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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

terry, game of chance, and the so-called
protective" system of duties holds out a
reward for violating the laws, or bribing
the Custom House officials, and is only
another system to rob industry
We point to these as the main causes
that have led to the present disgraceful
condition of things, and to indicate, that
the sooner we get back to the old Demo-
ocratic. constitutional system of admins
tration, and our former public policy, the
better will il be for the people and the
country. We must light the lamps Of
industry-return to the ways of economy
-cease to issue paper promises to pay
and call them money-quit robbing the
labor and business of the country to ben.
eft few favorites-in short, return tc
the ways of Truth, JUSTICE and the Con
sTITUTIoN. SO mote ii be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

An exchange says: One of the most
amazingthings aboutthi Pacific Mail bu-
sness is the ignorance of many of the di-
rectors as to the mostimportant affairs of
the Company. This was farther illustra.
ted Monday in the testimony of several
who recalled their child-like confidence
in the ability and good intentions Of Mr..
StockweI In fact Mr.. Stockwell had
Undoubtedly good reason to think that
as in those days, as Mr., Masterson
ss Bst"Pacifc Mail itself" Mr., Bellows
the ex-Vice President, seems to have
known something about the now famous
$4,000. His testimony does not show
exactly how far.this knowledge went, but
/ it exhibits wonderful familiarity with
the subterfuges. to which resort was made
ia covering Mr.. Irwin's tracks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

BAYoNET rule is the order of the day
in New Orleans. On the 4th the Legis-
lature organized constitutionally and
elected Mr.. Wilt, speaker of the House,
and also clerk These not being Rad
icals General Irobriand marched in with
a military squad of U. s. troops, and
ousted FIVE new members that had not
been returned by the Kellogg Returning
Board. The clerk was also oustcd and
the old clerk Viggers, negro was fore
ed in as clerk, Great excitement prevailed
and speaker Wiltz manfully protested
and finally retired 10 a hall followed by
the Democratic members. The crowd
attending them was large and Wiltz and
other speakers addressed them urging
submission. The troops were in force
around the State House ,and Sheridan re-
ports to Washington as any other minion
oftyranny would. 1t is only history re
peating itself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07
JANUARY.

JANUARY.
|. Court Martial at Versailles con-
dennis six Communists to death. Large
fire at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania.
2. Fort Calvario captured and burned
by the besiegers of Carthagena, Spain.
3. General Pavia dissolves the Spanish
Cortes and summons new Government.
Terrific hurricane at Santa Fe, N. Nj. De-
structive fires at Cincinnati and Nash
vile.
l. New Government formed in Spain,
with Marshal Seranno President. Large
fire at Philadelphia
5. Metropolitan Railway Carri.ge
Works at Birmingham, England, destoy-
ed by fire.
g. Heavy snow storm along the Gulf
Coast. Black flag hoisted over Fort G;,le-
ras, Spain.
7. Heavy rain storm in nearly all parts
of the Union. Snow in the West. Floods
threatened.
s. The bark Frank Younger burned at
sea. Repeal of the "Salary Grab Bill' by
the United States Senate.
u DpdlllSil NpllCS again ulSoOlNOl' Od-
leb Cushing nominated Chief Justice of
the United States, Helena, Montana,
destroyed by fire.
T. Accident on the Chicago and North
western Railroad; one man killed and
several wounded
l3 Allen Il. Thurman reelected Uni
ted States Senator from Ohio. Lieuten-
ant Governor Withers elected to the
United States Senate from Virginia.
Large fires at Boston and Natick, Mass.
Surrender of Carthagena, Spain.
IA. Caleb Cushing's nomination recall
ed by the President,
Il. Large fire in Brooklyn and at Ports
mouth dock yard, England.
II. The bark Mary NJ. Bird sunk with
all on board.
IS. Death in Cincincinnati of Rev.
Samuel Fisher, Falling of the railway
viaduct at Loquella, Spain, killing thirty
three men.
l9. Nomination of Morrison r. Waite
for Chief Justice.
20. Intelligence received of the death
of Eng and Chang, the Siamese twins, in
North Carolina. Heavy storm on the
English coast Governor Whyte elected
Senator from Maryland. Large fire in
Chicago.
". NJ. r. Waite confirmed Chief JUS
tice. Death at London of Madame Parepa-
Rosa Collision on the New Jersey Cen
tral Road one life lost.
%. British Parliament dissolved. Mar.
riage of the Duke of Edinburg and the
Grand Duchess Maria of Russia.
%. Death of Adam Black, of Edinboro
26. Intelligence received of the death
of DIR. Livingstone. Disastrous fire in
Jeddo, Japan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

The Utica Herald, Republican icks
harder and harder against the party ira.
ces 1t says:
The confession of the Southern Repub-
licans that they cannot carry the South
ern States for that party without the aid
of new enforcement laws and additional
regiments from the regular army lisa hui
initiating one. 1t suggests the reflection
that perhaps it is just as well that the
Southern States should not be Carried
under the circumstances.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

Stranger, will you try hand with us.
at poker?' Thank you, gentlemen, but
there are seventeen reasons why cannot
accommodate you now" Seventeen
reasons for not playing cards? Pray,
what ar thev p why, the first is, !
haven't any money" Stop that's
enough; never mind the other sixteen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

The Cincinnati Commercial las been
defending Senator Thurman against the
continued and infamous assaults of the
Enquirer. We are glad to see tile CONNER
cidl thus serve the cause of truth and JUS
tice. nU ..,la ,.. "a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

Mr.. Asa Flower is spoken of as rising.
man in Texas politics. "ometh up Asa
Flower" wouldnltbe bad motto for him
to adopt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07
1874.
A RECORD OF THE EVENTS OF THE
DEAD YEAR.

The following chronological table en-
braces some of the most striking events
of the year just closed, and will prove
valuable as a reference
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

~, Earthquake ut Porto Rico,
2S Plymouth Church committee ac-
quit Be cher,
20und 80 Negro troubles in Louisiana.
81, Mount Ena in state Of erup-
ton. Return Of the Black Hills fxpe-
dltion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-07

|. Death of Nicolo Tomasso at Rome,
3 Earnest Ortwein arrested for the
murder of the Hammet family, near Pitts
burgh, and confesses to The crime.
3. Seizure OF Judges Searle and Ben
nett of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Sc
we're fighting in Spain.
6, Escape of Arkansas Supreme Court
Judges.
Z. Baxter men on board the steamer
Hattie fired upon by Brooksites, and six
men killed. g
s. Two men, killed in the streets of Lit
tie Rock. Destructive fires in the woods
of Minnesota.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
SAXTONs RIVER.

The Festival given by the young la
dies social the 22d was pleasant affair
and decided success. The young la
dies appreciate the kindness of their
friends in the generous donations receiv-
ed to aid them in their undertaking and
the liberal patronage received, which
amounted to s145.
The lecture given Monday evening by
Geo A. Brown of Dartmouth College,
was of high order and showed the speak
er to be possessed of great talent and
destined to make his mark in the world.
Words of commentator and praise
spring from the lips of all who heard
him. Lecture committees will do well
to secure his services.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

- Annual meeting Of the Bellows
Falls Building Association next Monday
evening at z o'clock.
Annual meeting of the Connecticut
River Mutual Fire Insurance Co., We'd
nesday afternoon of next week.
The most mysterious Christmas
present announced, is that, received by
a neighbor on Henry Street from un-
known friends, of lively speckled
pig.
The weather has been moderate
during the week, but this Thursday morn
ing it is sleety and slippery, and both the
righteous and the wicked appear on an
even footing.
- With the amount of coasting, team
ing and passing railroad cars at the
crossing below the tunnel, it is wonderful
that no serious accident has ever occur
red at that place. Will it always be so
- Martin j. Buss was brought to the
home of his fathers in this place, Still
man Buss, Wednesday, having met with
an accident that day while teaming in
Andover, by which load of wood over
turned, part Of which fell on him, caus-
ing fracture of the right thigh DR..
Whitman reduced the fracture and he
will necessarily be disabled for some
time.
- As indicated last week the Christ
mas trade was larger than for many
years, some dealers think unpreceeded
for this place. In two days. Messrs Da-
Wis & Arnold alone sold between 5000
and 500 worth of that class of goods.
Other dealers report similar activity.
Orders sent to Boston for more goods in
some instances could not be filled in sea-
son. This is good sign that we arenot
going backward. but making an advance
on the hard times. We hear good re-
ports on trade this month outside of the
holidays. Mr.. o. d. Gray informs us
that for this month up to the 25th, his
cash sales exceeded his sales in the
entire month last year by over $1,000.
We understand also that freights both
through and local are more than dur
ing the same month last year. Hard
times will doubtless continue to pinch
longer, but let us hope the worst is over.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
ATHENS.

Hon. Edward Conant, State super
intendent of education, addressed the
people of Athens on the subject of edu-
cation and school management, We'd
nesday evening of last week and was
received with much favor. He is no
doubt doing good work in the interest
of education.
Mr.. Richard Hall an aged and re-
spected citizen of Athens, while going
down stairs for breakfast before day light
Tuesday morning of last week, fell and
was taken up in an unconscious con-
dition, in which he remained till 2 o'clock
Thursday morning when he died. He
was "a years of age
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
ALsTEAD, n. III.

A chandelier in the Universalist church
fell Wednesday evening of last week
and Z of the 10 lamps were broken, and
fire Immediately spread among the pews
but was soon extinguished without seri-
GUS injury.
Wednesday afternoon, 22d inst. a new
barn belonging to VIM. Milliken in the
northeast part of the town, was destroy
ed by fire with 20 tons hay and farming
implements. Loss some 800, with small
insurance. Origin of fire unknown.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

There was a very enjoyable Sabbath
Schoo! Christmas Festival at Rocking
ham Center, on Saturday evening, by
the little Sabbath School formed there
the past summer The hall in which the
entertainment was held was beautifully
trimmed with wreaths, crosses and APP
propriate notices. while the trees were
abundantly ladened with Christmas
gifts both ornate and useful The chill
dren and members of the school gained
for themselves great credit, and evinced
fine talent by the very successful man
ner in which they rendered the various
parts of the entertainment.
Special notice should be made Of the
singing, which was conducted by Miss
Alice Eddy and the Sabbath School chill
dren of the M. E. Church in Bellows
Falls, and was very finely executed.
Olive Branch Grange, No las, held
their annual meeting Saturday eve Dec.
IS ana elected the following officers for
the year ensuing
Master, Henry A. Adams Overseer,
Morton c. Roundy ; Lecturer, May
nard F. Burt steward, 7. r. McQuaide,
assistant steward, Chas. Willard chap
lain, Mrs. M. f. Burt ; treasurer, Mrs.
H. A, Adams secretary. Simon M. All
bee ceres, Mrs. Chas. Willard pomo-
ma, Mrs. S. NJ Allbee fora, Mrs. NJ
c. Roundy lady assistent steward, Miss
Mary Wiley. The lecturer was instruct
ed to prepare a paper on the best method
of feeding stock to be followed by dis
cussion. The next regular meeting will
be held Jan. 18th 1876 at which the
elected officers will be installed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
LONDONDERRY.

The dramatic club gave an interest,
ing entertainment Christmas evening, in
which the characters were well sustain
ed
Mr.. b, A. Park and his brother with
their wives from Chester, were attend
ing the funeral Of their sister. Miss Ida
valuable span belonging to II. Dem
Park, Friday and while drivingtheir team
ing, one of the horses stepped through a
sluice and broke his leg. The horse was
killed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
Railroad Accident.
Narrow Escape from a Terrible Disaster
About 80 Persons Injured.

Narrow Escape from "A Terrible Disaster
About 80 Persons Injured.
The Montreal night express train ran
on to broken rail just north of Middle
sex station, Tuesday morning at about 4
o'clock. Three passenger cars were
thrown down bank some thirty feet,
overturning, ineludingtw two Pullman sleep
ing cars. One car was thoroughly smash
ed and though several were seriously in
iured no one is reported killed. The
passengers were thrown together in a
promiscuous heap with the debris of the
car. In one car fire started but it
was soon extinguished by the passengers.
If fires had started as at some other
similar accidentsit would have been an
awful horror. As the passengers emer-
ged from one car there were some bloody
faces which with the groans of some OF
the wounded made startling scene.
The danger from fire will be understood
when it is stated that it took nearly an
hour to extricate all the passengers.
There were about 70 passengers on the
train Conductor Hazelton had mar
row escape and was probably saved
from death by a mattress against which
he struck in the fall of the cars.
A breakman, Allen Morris, who had
leg broken last Friday, was on this train
to becarried home and perfectly help
less in splints. He was thrown from
one berth to another without injury, and
was afterwards sent to his home at Shell
don and Mrs. John Hickey of Spring
field, Mass. was seriously injured inter-
nally and about the head Mrs. Bow.
doin of West Brookfeld, Mass, lady
so years of age, was also considerably
injured Many others more or less in
jured.
An engine was sent Waterbury for
physicians and soon returned to relieve
the wounded. The railroad officials are
doing all in their power to care for the
injured and the accident does not appear
to have occurred from any carelessness
on their part, the broken rail probably
being caused by the cold weather.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

The last sociable of the season, We'd.
nesday night, Dec. 20.
The week of prayer will be observed
here as usual.
Samuel Brown cut his foot last week
but not seriously.
We had a Christmas tree for the lit
tie folks, at Union Hall Friday night,
also a Christmas concert.
DR.. DeVere is having very good sue
cess, indeed, among the sick, and we
would heartily recommend him to all
who may need his care.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
w EsrMINsTER.

The lecture Tuesday evening by Rev
N. F. Carter of b. Falls, gave excellent
satisfaction. Woman's Manacles were
shown to be not so very calling and the
efforts of the would be reformers, not
very promising for her good or that
of society in general. A reading by
Miss Lille Hamilton, of Northamp-
ton, Mass, will take the place of the
fourth lecture in the course. 1t will be
given Tuesday eve, Jan. IL, at o'clock
in the church.
The Westminster Farmers Club will
meet every other week this winter and
their next meeting will be held at the house
of Geo. Nj. Chase Tuesday evening of
next week, Jan. 4th. Subject Would
it be beneficial to the owners of the soil
to have fish, game and small fruits pro-
tected by law to the owners thereof ex-
clusively. In accordance with vote
of the club the directors have already
arranged and give out the subjects for
the season, as follows
2, Causes and cures of the present de-
preston of the agricultural interest
3, Mixed farming most profitable.
4, Best method of improving the grass
crops.
5, Cooperation in fencing in instead
of out.
6, The Plow, kind, when and how
used.
I, Cooperation in identifying road:
and lanes In town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
BRATTLEBORO.

Brattleboro had 93 tramps for the
week ending 18th inst.
Lewis Putnam and wife were cross
ing bridge in Vernon, recently.
when one Of the runners of their
sleigh went through crack in the
plank and striking beam stopped so
suddenly as TO throw them out and
though somewhat bruised were not ser
iously injured. The horses cleared and
ran home, while Mr. and Mrs P.iuckily
obtained ride home with neighbor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
Latest News.
THE CHARLIE ROSS FRAUD.

THE UHAKIIE KOsS FNAUD,
The latest Charlie Ross proves TO be a
fraud. His real name is James Blanch-
ard, and he belongs in Milford, N, H.,
where he is known as a notorious liar and
runaway. At the place where he staid
Monday night, the woman asked him If
he had been kissed since he was stolen,
to which he said no, and the good lady
kissed him, whereupon the little william
sobbed and whimpered himself to sleep.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
DOVER.

Considerable religious interest pervails
in East Dover and several recently came
forward at meeting in the Baptist
church, requesting prayers, and the
young people hold prayer and conference
meetings in private houses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
WINDHAM.

VIM. w. Durant has decided to move
West, and will go about the middle of
next month. Next Monday he sells his
personal property at auction, the adver-
tisement of which will be found in ano-
Their place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

Mrs. Horace Reynolds, fell down a
stairway Monday evening and broke one
wrist and was otherwise injured. DR..
Foster was called and set the broken
bones,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
Married.

At the NJ. E Parsonage IL Bellows Falls, Dec %,
by Rev. Church Tabor, Mr. ARVIN ALDRICH. Jr,,
and Mrs, SABRINA B. HOLDEN. both of West
moreland N. Ii.
In Peru Dec. 3d. by Rev. II. Amsden. HER
BERT YEARLY and SUSAN A. PENDLET0N.
both of Londonderry.
In Vergennes. Dec. 10th, by Rev, DIR, Chaplin,
GEO. W DhURY of Yergennes, and Miss {. @.
HOPPER of Philadelphia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
WARDSBORO.

III. G. Harris has sold to o. L. Miner
Of Brattleboro between A and 5 tons of
dried apple this winter.
The business prospects for So. Wards
boro are improving Kidder IL Edwards
have fillen up the store belonging to F.
E. Bingham with a general assortment
of goods such as are kept in country
store.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
RARTONsVILLE.
A GRAND SUCCESS.

It was my good pleasure to partici
pate in another one of those popular
festivals and dances held by the Ladies
Aid Society in Bartonsville, on the even
ing of the 18th inst. The evening was
fine, the music gand and the tables mag
nifcent, the company one of the pleas
entest. Fifty couples participated in the
merry dance The articles of the socie-
ty were of the useful and ornamental,
evincing good taste in the managers.
All present seemed fully convinced that
with the Ladies Aid Society of Bartons
vile, there was no such thing as failure.
Long may they live and success in the
future as it has in the past attend them.
ONE THAT WAS THERE.
A Gard. The ladies of the Ladies
Aid Society of Bartonsville, would thus
publicly acknowledge their gratitude to
the friends of Bartonsville and vicinity,
for the generous donations received for
their festival and dance, and to the public
generally for their liberal patronage,
the proceeds of the occasion amounting
to one hundred dollars.
Per ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Bartonsville, Dec Goth 1875.
The Ladies Aid Society above men
toned will please accept our thanks for
a most generous Christmas remember
ance from their tables The loaves were
almost as numerous as those reported in
the Scriptures, and give the key to their
success in the culinary department. The
ladies of that section have for years won
extra good fame for successful and hap
Ply social entertainments and with con-
CALCULATIONS on their fine success this
year we also cordially wish them Hap
py New Year ED.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

GOSPEL MEETINGS The Young
Mems Christian Association of Vermont
haze arranged meetings as follows
First week in January at Newport, then
at LUDLOW, Springfield, Manchester, and
Factory Poine,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

The shop of the Pioneer Manufac-
turing Company at Montpelier was
burned Monday night. The loss is $4,000.
Insurance $4,000 in Vermont Mutual
and $1,000 in Union Mutual, the new
company just started at Montpelier.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31

The religious interest in Wardsboro
still continues. Meetings have been held
in various parts of the town and many
have expressed a religious interest for
the first time,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I SHALL endeavNr 10 make all who are indebted
4 % mo happy about the first day Of January, By
sending them statement of what is due me through
the post office or otherwise.
our bills all ready and shall hope for an
i'm "a ediate response.
must have money TO pay my bills,
Yours respectfully,
$40 GEO. o, GUILD.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-12-31
BOSTON MARKET.-Dec. %.

FL0UR.-There has been very dull feeling for
Flour The sale at Sl.25g S4.50 for Western super
fine; S4.75 to s.. so for common extra, and 81 800
for choice brands. Corn Meal sells at atS3.S5aS $50
p Dbl. In Rye Flour the sales have beenS550 q Sc
Is Dbl Dat Meal s6.25 @S7.50 = Dbl.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn moderate. Sales
of mixed and yellow at 66@69c q bush Oats are
dali and prices are the same. We quote mixed and
white at 45Q50e T. bush. Rye Csc "a 81 u bush
PR0YISIONS.-There is very steady demand
for Pork with sales of prime at Sl59S15.50 and ex
ira S24 80. Beef steady $1,000 Sl3 so for
mess and Sl6.50@sl7 for family extra. Lard 3l4@H
y b. Smoked Hams. l3G1315c.
PRODUCE.-The market firm for choice But
ter. The sales at S2g34c for choice New York and
Vermont diaries, and 20g30c for common, Cheese
very dull at l0G13@c Plb. White Beans 81 40 @2Z5.
Eggs 34@S5c p doz. Potatoes 81, 55gs SOC q bush
Poultry l2@D20c q ID.
WO0L-rhe demand for Wool has fallen off, but
the business is fair for the The sales have
been 100000 lbs. California at2l "a 300 for spring
Is a Is for fall 10000 lbs. Ohio and Pennsylvania
at 446g52o.