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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

SENIOR WARDEN OF KING soLoMAN' S
LODGE, NO. 45, A. p. d A. NJ.
AT the regular communication of
King Soloman's Lodge, held at Masonic
Hall, Bellows Falls, VT, on the evening
of Friday, May IA, 1875, the following
resolutions were adopted
Brethren : "The solemn notes that
betokeD the dissolution of this earthly
tabernacle have again alarmed our outer
door, and another spirit has been sum-
moned to the land whittier our fathers
have gone before us" unto the grave
we have consigned the body of our de-
ceased brother, earth to earth, ashes to
ashes, dust to dust, there to remain I'M
til the trump shall sound the resurrection
morn"
Therefore be it, on this solemn occa-
sion, in the language of our rituals,
Resoiuetl, That we cheerfully leave our departed
brother, George Mellish, in the hand of Being
who doeth all things we'll"
htsDo'N. nat we arr ueepty sensible OF tue great
loss King SOloman's Lodge has sustained by the
death of their beloved Senior Warden that his
generous and noble qualities man and mason,
and his devotion TO he principles of our order
which he so well illustrated by the practice OF
brotherly love and charity among worthy of
our best imitation.
Resoiued, That as token of our esteem for our
departed brother, and emblem of our sorrow
on account of his death. that we hereby order,
that the chair in the West, which be has so lately
and so wOrthily occupied as Senior Warden be
draped in mourning for the period of ninety days
GE0kGEC, FOSTER. Secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
NORTH SPRINGFIELD.

J. w. Lockwood and Lewis Davis
arrived home from Florida, where they
have been stopping through the winter,
on the 9th inst Of their impressions re
eeived during their stay there, they
speak quite favorable, especially of the
climate and its mildness for those who
would escape the rigor of northern
winter. The inquiries about their sojourn
were so numerous that it was decided to
have meeting, and Friday evening of
last week both gentleman lectured to a
full house on Florida and their impress.
sions of it, Mr.. Lockwood speaking over
an hour, and each giving accounts of
interest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Sabbath School Convention.

The Vermont Baptist Sabbath School
Convention will hold Sunday School
Institute at Brattleboro, Wednesday
and Thursday, June I'd and Sd proceeded
by a Prayer and Praise meeting Tues,
day evening.
Conductor, Rev. Warren Randolph.
ID. d., Philadelphia Leader of music,
Prof w. Howard Doane, Cincinnati
The Central Vermont Railroad will
return for haLffare over roads managed
by them in the state those who pay full
fare to the meeting.
Delegates wishing entertainment will
forward their names to J. J. Estey, ESQ.,,
Brattleboro.
VIM RI RTcn Saorator,,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
FELCHyILLE.

Mr. l. Glynn sells his chair shop and
other property at auction on Friday,
May 2Sth, at o'clock in the afternoon.
John Corey has obtained the patent
on the wringing machine invented by
him and with Mr. 0. S. Holden is now
engaged in the manufacture of the same,
at the shop of the Felchville chair COM
pany.
George NJ. Clark has purchased the
grist mill and beadstead shop Of Mr.
Zenas Sanders Of West Windsor The
property has been lying idle for severa
months. Holden is to have the beds
tead shop to make the wringers in, and
George says the mill must grind now OF
something will happen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

SovEREIGNs OF INDUSTRY, A delega-
ton from the Bellows Falls Council No.
3, visited the Springfield Council of
Springfield VT, Saturday afternoon ar
irving there about sunset, after very
pleasant drive. We found the Council
in fourishing condition, and with the
Grange there, doing good business in
their store under the charge Of Bro. A.
w. Tarbell. We at once repaired to the
hail. where we had very pleasant meet
ing, after which were invited to the di-
ming room, where we found the tables
heavily laden with everything that could
be desired to satisfy the inner man. In
the space of an half-hour they were con-
siderably lightened of their load. Re
turning to the hall, we were entertained
by the Springfield Cornet Band, which
interspersed the evenings entertainment
with good music. Bro. ID. G. Hackett
of Ludlow, Secretary of the State Coun-
Gil, gave some very good remarks on the
purposes and the objects of the Sover-
ings of Industry. One of the features
of the evening was a beautiful song sung
by Mrs. Slack and very finely rendered
and received with great appreciation.
Also a drama entitled "Putkins, " which
was very laughable The part of Jerry
Dolomans was well sustained, he be-
ing a vender of the tactical fluid which
is sometimes mixed with little water
although he said his was not, only when
the old COW was out in the rain all day
and got soaked through. Phoebe and
her comicalities, also the curious old
census taker { who was looking after a
long lost relative A. G. Putkins who was
rich } inquiring in every house and
looking up all the tombstones in the
land The parts were all well sustained
showing that the dramatic talent of the
little village of Springfield is not back
ward in any respect. We started home
ward near midnight with the thought
that we had never enjoyed better even
ing. and with feeling of gratitude to
ward our brothers and sisters of Spring
field Council, No. 8.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

1t is estimated that the low price of
butter is owing in some degree to the
sale of artificial butter, or " oleomarga-
rine, in the New York and Boston mar
kets and for export The Syracuse
Standard says that dealers who have
spent large portions of their lives in the
butter trade, handle the new compound
without suspecting that it is the product
if the dead instead Of the live animal
and the people of Tompkins, Orange,
Onondaga, and Oneida counties and New
York city are daily consuming oleomar-
garine under the impression that they are
eating excellent dairy butter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

An effort is being made for the estab-
lishment Of national bank at Lud-
low.
John l.. Fuller recently advertised his
wife as having left his bed and board
without just cause or provocation Mrs.
Fuller follows with her card, as follows /:
" No bed or board as yet I've had of
John L Fuller, or Johnny's dad but
since the time that we were wed, have
furnished him with board and bed. Now
for just cause and provocation, I've sent
him home to his relation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
w EsTMINsTER.

Clark 7, Whitney, had a valuable
hsrse stolen from his stable, Sunday
night. Mr.. Whitney's harness not being
accessible, the thief went to the premi-
SEES of Edward Banks and stole buggy
and harness, both nearly new. The thief
has not been found, and it was only a
mile or two towards Saxtons River, that
he could be tracked. A reward of SIS
is offered for the thief and horse, and
$40 more and expenses, for the buggy
and harness. The horse was valuable
one and there may have been more than
one thief.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
SPRINGFIELD.
Base ball begins to rage.

Base ball begins to rage.
On the 9th inst, Mrs. Zeb Twitchell
while coming down Seminary hill with
her grandson, fell over a loose plank in
in the side walk that was tipped up by
his stepping on one end, considerably
brusing her face and breaking her arm
Just above the wrist.
The temperance meeting at the Uni
versalist church Sunday evening 9th was
well attended and a committee was APP
pointed as follows j. A. H. Ellis j. w.
Pierce, A. NJ Allbe, F. P. Ball, r. G.
Britton, Adna Brown, Mrs E. r. Back
US, Mrs. S H. Colburn and Mrs L. Saw,
yer, to consider the subject of read
ing room aud report at the next meet.
ing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
RosTON MARKET-MavI IA.

FL0UR.-The demand for Flour not so active.
The sales have been at $3.50 "a 81 LIS for Western
superine SIS a 1913 for Wisconsin extras 1918
440Rbbl. Rye Flour, $500 a $500. oat Meal $3.50
$500.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn is good Sales
of mix ed and yellow have been at 81 a SAC q bush
Oats IS "a SIC Rye 81 20 a SIPS.
PR0NISI0NS.-rhe market for Pork is quite ex-
cited The sales have been at $3.50 "a $500 for
prime; $3.50. a $500 for mess. Beef ranges
from Sl0.50 a $500 for mess and extra mess; and
$1,000 a 81 90 for family. Lard Is "a l612c for
city and Western. Smoked Hams 1917 a lac q b.
PRoDUCB,-The Butter market is quite firm
The sales have been mostly at % a 25c. with
common to good at Is "a 22c. y ID. Cheese from Il
a l7c White Beans $3.50 "a sl.95. Potatoes, u
a SOC per bush. Eggs IL 8 1Sc per doz.
WOOL-The demand for Wool has been quite
fair. The transactions include 100000 lbs. Ohio
and Pennsylvania at 45@ Soc and other heeces al
SIG 66c as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
BRATTLEBoRo.

The funeral of Hon. Daniel Kellogg
took place on Thursday afternoon OF
last week and was largely attended. A
fitting address was delivered by Rev.
Mr. Collins rector ofSt Michaels church.
Ex-Gov. Holbrook, Judge Royal Tyler,
N. B. Williston, Lafayette Clark, F. w.
Brooks acted as pall-bearers The gen.
eral arrangements of the funeral were
under the direction of Col. S. M. Waite,
and the occasion was solemn and i'm
pressiye.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Married.

In Holyoke, Mass, March q. by Rev. Mr.. Trask.
LEVANT M. READ of Bellows Falls and ELLA
l.. HOWE of Jamaica.
In Brattleboro, May IL at the residence Of J; ].
Estey, by Rev. DR.. Cummings, ALBERT A. CHE
NEY and JENNIE NJ. ELLIS both of Brattleboro.
In West Townshend, May 9, by Rev. j. B. Bald
win. JOHN B. SAGE, Jr., of Jamaica, and CORA
L. ESTABR00K of Wardsboro.
In Jamaica, May 4. by Rev, B. Emm0ns, FRED'k
Ebert YOUNG Of Brattleboro and MARY j.
PHELPS of Jamaica.
In Westmoreland, N. H, April %, by Daniel W.
Patten, Esq. WINSLoW g. HARVEY and MA
RIA P. COMBS, both Of Putney.
In Bellows Falls, May IA by Rev. Church Tabor.
Mr.. CHAS. Il. NICHOLS and Miss JENNIE NJ.
LEACH, both of WestmOreland, N. H.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
WEsr 'rowNsuEND.

A little daughter of Mr.. Cummings
died the 9th inst, from injuries received
from burn some two weeks previ-
Gus.
A sugar house belonging to Royal
Taft was recently destroyed by fire soon
after gathering his buckets which had
been stored in it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

RAILROAD LITIGATION. Judge Bar
rett rendered his decision, last Friday,
on the petition of some of the stockhold-
ers of the Vermont and Canada railroad
for an injunction to prevent the sale of
that road denying the motion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Estate of Elijah Jones.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court for
DISTRICT oF.wEsTsISsTER IS said district: To ali
persons interested in the estate of ELIJAH JONES
late of Rockingham, in said district, deceased.
GRKKTIyG.
YOU are hereby notified that Charles L. Jones.
Il executor of the last will and testament of ELI
JAZZ JONES. late of Rockingham in said district
deceased, and trustee under said will, will render his
fnal account as executor and also such trustee,
at special session of said Court. TO be held the
office of G. b. Eddy, in Bellows Falls in said dis
trict, on the FOURTH day of June, A. d. lsTa at
ten Of the clock in the forenoon. And M are fur
Their notified that said court at said pf4y and time
will make final decree of distributor Of the resi-
due Of said estate, to the entitled thereto.
At which place and time, you may be heard In the
premises II you shall see cause,
Dated May IL. 1875.
Zi-s CHARLES B. EDDY. Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
PERKINSVILLE.

Il. G Robinson has sold out his inter.
est in the store of Bixby and Robinson,
and Mr.. Bixby will continue the bust
ness.
Many cows have been sold in this place
at prices ranging from $50 to S75.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
PLYMOUTH.

The Plymouth Dramatic club give
ntertainments at Unionville Thursday
nd Friday evenings of this week. The
lays include Neighbor Lakewood. Lit
Y Brown jug and Sarah's Young Man
Cyrus johnson has made 2,555 pounds
! sugar from 625 trees.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
GRAFTON.

Grafton had its spelling match Tues
day evening, 18th, inst. N. S. Weeks
Esq, and Miss Hattie Dean chosesides. F"
Mr.. E. S. Peltier was enunciator. The
contest was close. 1t soon became appar-
ent that each side included goodly
number who knew something of Web
sters Unabridged. Mrs. Louisa M.
Clark was last to differ with that au-
thority but finally went down under a
brilliant display of Pyrotechnie.
S. w Goodridge is supplying the
trade with Fish rods of superior con-
struction and finish. The superior quail
ity of the rods recently manufactured by
him particularly his fly and Shad rods
is attracting the attention of fisherman
capable of Judging between better and
best. He is constantly in receipt of let
tiers from experienced anglers extolling
the merits of his rods. Skilled fisherman
who love the sport should cast aside their
clumsy sticks and order of Goodridge
Changers remain quiet, no hostile
demonstrations towards middle men for
the past few days. A series of interest
ing and instructive lectures upon the
benefits of the order and the propriety
of storing groceries in an odoriforous COW
stable will be seasonably announced.
X
J. S. Adams Esq. of Chester, who
during the last year of the late civil war
was a member of the personal staff of
Major General Steele L. S. A, will de-
liver the Memorial Address at Grafton,
on decoration day Saturday May 29th.
A special invitation is extendedto all off
GERS and soldiersin adjoining towns where
the day is not observed) to meet with
them on this occasion. All schools and
young people are requested to meet at
the school building in Grafton village
at [! o'clock, P. NJ. Soldiers and citizens
meet at town hall at 2o'clock. Address
at 2! o'clock. Decoration to follow the
address. Music will be Furnished for the
occasion by the Grafton Cornet band.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
CATTLE MA RKET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY May Is, 1875.
AMOUNT or STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep. Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs,

UattIe. Sheep. ohotes. VeaI Fat Hogs,
This week. $3.50 2l91 2.75 5000 1875
Last week, 3044 224 1850 1915 1877
One year ago. 29l2 lI4 9UO 93OUO VIZ
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef-Extra, $4,000 $40 so; first
quality $500 a 1000 second quality, 800 "a $3.50;
third quality. $500 "a 1925.
Sheep and Lambs.-Per head. in lots, $500 9 475
Hides. &c a TIC. 2 ID.
Tallow, SIC a 6cF 10.
Mich Cows and Calves.-S35. 1858. SOS and sos.
Prices of Store Oattle.-W orking Oxen, y pair $50
q s2lO
REMARKS.-Beefha has rallied this week and is full
&c better Cool weather has helped some. The
quotations range from 81 up to 1916. A light sup
ply of sheep and little trade Sales at So TO Sc as
to quality, A few shea red sold at and 515c More
Live Poultry than week and sold at l5Iac TO 6t
the last for turkeys and chickens
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
PRocroRsyILLE.

The claim Of f. w. Whipple for in
surance on the Fullerton factory, recent
ly burned in Cavendish, has been COM
promised by the insurance companies
for 100000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

In Putney. April 20. GERTRUDE E., wife of
John N. Underwood, aged 80 years. | month and
Is days.
In East Alstead, N. H., April 9. Mrs. WILLIAM
RICHARDSON, aged IA years and days.
aged 79years.
In Reading, May 2. LINNIE H., son of Henry c.,
and Hattie W Marsh. aged years
In Union. Wis April 2, J. LYMAN H0SLEY.
aged so years and months. Formerly of Plym-
outh, VT
In Nelson. N. H., May 10, GEORGE ToLMAN.
aged SO years. Father of Mrs j. c. Tolman of this
In Woodstock, May - LEVI WAsHBURN,
aged 81 years, 6 months and days
In Putney, May r. SAMUEL KNIGHTS, aged
Sc years, 7 months and l9 days.
In North Charlestown N. H., May 3D. Mrs. LAU-
RIA w. RAND, aged 80 years
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Sunday Services.

At the Baptist Church, Rev, j. r. HASKINS,
Pastor. Preaching at l0h o'clock A. NJ Sunday
School at II NJ. Prayer meeting in the evening.
Sunday School Concert the second Sunday evening
in each month. SEATS FREE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

or. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET. May
o'-Market dull, Fair to good at 10
: loc.; choice, 20 to pc; selections 22c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
FOR SALE.

a Uottage House in Chester. Vt. The place known
asthe Hutchins girls place on Main street, is offer
ed for sale, at low price, Consists of one fourth
acre of land and Cottage House 33x24--el 26x36.
The House is finished and in very fair condition par
Of the ell is finished, the remainder used for wood
and store room. water is brought to House and ell
The property is located upon the main street and
only FIVE minutes walk from Hotel and post-ofice
II makes n very comfortable. pleasant place for
business man. in a good quarter of thriving viii
lage. and is we'll worth the price sell it for.
Full particulars Of the property, prices. &c be
obtained of A. W. MOORE, Chester. Vt, or of the
su bscriber. j. ID. BRIDGMAN.
Bellows Falls. VT. Is
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
I ITERATION NOTICE.

This certifes that have this day given my son
ROSCO J. DAVIS his time during the remainder
OF his minority. and that / shall hereafter claim
none OF bis earnings or pay any debts Of bis con
tracing.
HENRY S. DAVIS.
Grafton. VT. May II. 1875. &Z2
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

=
III the National Bank of Bellows Falls at Bellows
Falls. in the State of Vermont at the close of BUSH
ness May l, 1875
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. l627ss 81
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 10000 90
Due from approved Reserve Agents. 1882 10
Due from other National Banks. 1880 70
Real estate, furniture and fixtures 1880 20
Checks and other Cash Items 2s73 rs
Bills of other National Banks. 1857 90
Fractional Currency. Including nickels.l Coz as
Specie, Including gold treasury notes.. 30 90
Legal Tender Notes. 3,6s5 90
Redemption fund with U, S. Treasurer
Is per cent of circulation. $500 90
sSl7,574 II
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus Fund, 2.000 90
Other undivided profits, "A $50 IS
National Bank Notes Outstanding. sq995 90
State Bank Notes Outstanding, 5000 90
Dividends unpaid. 4l2 20
Individual Deposits. subject to check, 54049 Is
Demand certificates of deposit, $50 %
Due TO other National Banks. 1858 IS
s3l7,574 At
STATE OF VERMONT. / james II Williams Jr,
COUNTY OF WfNpHAN. So. cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief. J. Ii. WILLIAMS, Jr. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this l4th day
Of May ISIS.
j. d. BRIDGMAN. Justice of the Peace.
j II. WILLIAMS,
GEO SLATE, bDirectors
A. WENTWORTH
2l-2i
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
SHOE DEPARTMENT

which in point of price. for quality of GOODS we
think all will admit inspection is without par
allel in this section.
Ladies' Kid Foxed Button, 1925.
Real French Kid Button S425.
Serge Button, 500.
Serge Heeled Slippers, 81 cents.
Web AZ cents.
Serge Congress Boots. SITS.
Misses Peg Grain High shoes II to Is, Sl.S7.
These are few Of the rs different kinds Mems
The above prices are for new styles and not old
goods.
In Hamburg Edges. Piquets, .Piquet. saeque-
M1slins Bishop Lawn. Ladies' Hosiery, Neck Ties,
Rqshess, Collars and Cuffs. Kid Gloves. Corsets,
Belts, Walls, Ruifed Skirts, Back Combs &c. we
have taken considerable pains in selecting. and
hold them at prices corresponding with other Goods
named Hosiery, Hamburgs and White Goods in
particular much under price
A few pieces Brillants at IS to 30 cents less than
two-thirds value.
Our Mems Straw and Felt Hat department is very
been.
A choice assortment Window Shades and Wall Pa
pers as low as any one can sell them
SHEEP SHEARS,
Long and short blades, true Vermonters and just
what every old shearer wants. Call and them
and at the same time buy your Wool Irvine.
rT ANpIc Nan
Which Is acknowledged the best by al our Painters
at same price chhlged Tor other bfahds.
nlk' faPbNNISHbn pAMAEi NH Ik II En-
VEN n IN e. constantiy N band h""No"
" - W ~
as low a gsi but we have made speg,ali!y Of il
ana ana aiXlded the pront Whieh Is usually large on
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21


EXTRAORDINARY |
G. +. & G. l.. GLYNN. |
Having just bought large and varied stock of
Goods at great reductions from former prices are
prem red TO 9her many speGlal Inducements TO peo
ov{n, d, i;so,ro;n,,nopt 4, saeuring n sat,sfacto-
-, NIii{,a. . M &c.,, a. a fer a ~ ~ rrio,-
nns bicb IN traJe vii 10 we'll tn nnrchase and
ha,,a a ~, d" ~, eIHa 49, ~ W. ~ W
"No pu' y" e'se"Hee'
Ii ia in) eros Grain Ribbon 80 cents per yard
l2(2H in. Gros Grain Ribbon IS cents per yard.
,a<. ,.,, 40 . =,
Su2 IN. } 6ros TRAN Ribbon ~ cents per Saru'
NJ. can. nj, y ;n.,, ia. % ..,..
Nice eiiH Lace huscs . INC" "iuo' ~ 'eH'S'
Nice Silk Lace Edges u of inch wide IS cents
Flowers usually sold at so to 70 cents for rs cents
each.
IT &C. L. II H.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Died.

Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituaries.
including poetry. to be paid for according to length.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Death of George Nellisb.

VIM. H. RUGG, Secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

Long and short blades, true Vermonters and just
what every old shearer wants Call and them
and at the same time buy your Wool Irvine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-09
Taxes and the Library.

Taxes come in very slow. The total
tax for this township is about $4,000,
and of this amount at the close of Febru-
airy only $19,335 SO had been collected,
The two per cent commission for collect
ing, on this amount, would give the libra
ry only 1886 II. Unless people pay faster
there will be good deal of work for Sam
Porter and very little money for the libra
ry.-Argus.
Are we to infer from the above that Mr..
Davenport proposes to ''go back" on the
library, and seek to recover a portion of
the 81, 900 he has already paid? The IL
brary directors understood that the note
for l,O0Ol which was given them was to
be without rebate, or they most assuredly
would have accepted Capt j. f. Copp
offer of $3.50, definitely, for the Office
Union.
Don't be tricky. Nobody understood
any such thing 1t was believed that the
fees would be not less than $1,000 and in
order to give the library chance to buy
books for the people Mr.. Davenport ena.
bled the library board to realize a thous.
and dollars at once. Of course if the fees
should amount to oyer 81 200 Mr.. Daven.
port expected to hand over all the excess,
And of course, on the same principle, il
they amount to less than 81 900 the libra.
ry board will be expected to refund. Mr..
Davenport fixed upon no definite sum. The
amount depended entirely upon the peo
pie, not upon him. The people expect
him to do exactly what he agreed to do
and nothing more or less. He agreed t.
give the whole amount of the fees, be they
more or less. If the people don't pay any
taxes there willinot be any fees for the Ii
brary. The more they pay the more fees
there will be. No tricks, Mr.. Union, if yor
please.