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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

the basis of equality. ] am of the opin-
ion that if all our school money was
raised ON the grand list of the State, we
should approximate to an equality OF
taxation for the support of our common
schools throughout the State As re-
CARDS destroying the power Of the dis
trict, they have very little now, and if
we should raise money enough for the
entire support of our schools, and put
the whole business into the hands of a
State and town superintendent, we should
reach at least an equality of taxation
for their support. In other words, |
think the town system could be managed
to the general satisfaction Of the com
munity.
Z. ID. KEYEs. If all our school mon
ey was raised on the State grand list,
and the same divided among the differ
ent towns, to their satisfaction, should it
not, in effect, be the same as a direct tax
ON the town grand list, as is proposed
by the affirmative of the question:
HARRY FLOYD. Il should prefer the
old way of managing our schools, when
the prudential hired, and turned out
whom he pleased. 1t appears from fig
ures, that large per cent of school tax
raised ON the town grand list, would
make it more equal that is Desirable
but | think the power to hire, and to re-
move teachers, should be given to the
prudential, and not to the superintend-
ent. / am opposed to the town system.
| believe every district should manage
its own affairs.
H. A. WILLARD. Many men are
complaining about our unequal taxation,
there is certainly cause for this COM
plant. There are many things that en-
ter into our social system, which, if we
knew how, we would be glad to make
different There are many new systems
to be presented and some of them should
be tried. | believe that every dollar
judiciously expended for school purposes
eases expense of municipal government.
The idler and the vagabond and those
that are of so much expense in the way
of crime, are those that stand low in the
standard of education. | shall take the
affirmative Of the question for two rea-
sons. First, it points towards a means
of securing more equal taxation. Every
man who believes in democratic gov
eminent will say at once that our taxes
should be equal. With Mr.. Davis I
think it would be for the advantage of
many towns to adopt the town system.
There are many districts where it has
been and probably will be next to i'm
possible to support school. | think if
the town system was taken hold of it
could be worked to the satisfaction of
the people of Westminster. If it can
be shown by figures that by raising more
money we equalize the tax, believe the
affirmative is right.
GEO. P. SABIN.-I agree with Mr..
Willard in his last statement, and with
all others who think our school system
might be improved.
Adjourned one week to meet with
Luke L. Rice. Subject-How shall we
make homework easier? SEC.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
ComBsissioners' Notice.
tvUT FAHF unxFr A ID nf, fF1T4Arn

THE UNDERSIGNED, having been appointed by
Il the Probate Court of the District of Windsor,
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
tate of WILLIAM HOWARD, late of Chester. in
said District, deceased and the claims of the de
ceased exhibited in setof to the claims of the cred
itors. hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose of examining and allowing said claims at
the office of Chester.Boot Co. in said Chester on the
FOURTH SATURDAYS OF FEBRUARY AND
JULY. A. D. 1915, from one o'clock P. NJ. until four
o'clock p NJ. on each OF said days. and that six
months from the 25d day of January, A. d. 1875 is
present their claims to us for examination and al
IOwance.
Dated at Chester. this 30th day of January. A. D.
JOHN /. French, Commissioners.
Mas. ELIZA N. CHAPLIN, Adminslratrix. 6S
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

ScRTBNER's For FEBRuARY.-Scrib-
ner for this month opens with second
illustrated paper on the canons of the
Colorado, by Maj. J. w. Powell, of the
U. S. Army, who made an exploration OF
the river, and writes charmingly of what
he saw e. G. Steadman contributes the
first of a series of papers on The Later
Day British Poets Jules Verne contin.
ues his Mysterious Island and DR. Hol.
land, The Story of Sevenoaks. An in.
teresting sketch of Theodore Thomas
the famous musical director is given, be
sides several other papers and poems
and the usual departments are well filed
Scribner & Co., Publishers, New York
or they may be obtained of DR.. o. F
Woods in this place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honorable the Pro-
DISTRICT OF WIsDsoR. IS. bate Court for the Dis
uict Of MInds9r. To All persons concerned in the
District deceased, testate. GREETING
kHHEkEES, Clark II. Chapman, executor of the
w last vii and testament Of the said deceased,
proposes rendering his 81 account Of bis sdninistra
ton aud presenting his aesount against said estate,
tor allowance, at session Of said Court 20 be held
at the Registers Office in Cavendsh, in said Dis.
iriet. on the THIRD TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY.
a. d. 1910 Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before ssid Court At the time and place
aforesaid. aud show cause il any you have. why the
said account should not be allowed.
Dated at Cavendish in said District, this 18th ia
of January. A. d. 1875.
81 CHARLES r BARRETT. Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
HARPER's MAGAZINE for Februar

HARPER's MAGAZINE for February
contains over eighty illustrations, and a
corresponding variety of reading mat
ter. An extra half sheet has been ad-
ded, in order to include the first INSTALL
ment of Miss Thackeray's new serial
story, Miss Angel "a beautiful tale
based on the romance of Angelica Kauff:
mans life. Among the illustrated ar
ticles is one by James Parton ON Carica.
ture; one describing Washington City
by George Alfred Townsend one OIL
the Mound Builders of the Mississippi
Valley. The other articles, the poetry
and the editorial department of tn,
number are excellent. For sale in thi:
place by DR.. o. +. Woods.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

The legislature of Pennsylvania is
about to pass law imposing fifteen
years imprisonment and fine of s10,-
600 upon any person or persons who
shall continue to conceal any child, or
have knowledge of such eoncealment.
The law is intended to cover the Charley
Ross case. 1t will contain clause de-
signed as an inducement to the custo-
dians of that child to give him up.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

"A child was killed recently in Eng.
land by hungry cat.
Wisconsin has an insurance com.
pany which insnres farmers crops, and
last year paid out $4,000 for agricul
tural damage
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

Smokers and dealers in cigars will do
we'll to notice the card of Estabrook &
Eaton, Boston. These gentlemen have
been long and widely known, for their
liberal and fair dealing and excellent
goods.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

1t is cynically observed in regard to
the recently introduced artificial butter
that the great difficulty is not in making
an artificial butter, but so introducing
the hairs as to give it the most natural
appearance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
JAPANESE PEAS, 200 BUSHELS
~ PER ACRE.
SOMRTHING NEW
Farmers and Gardeners Read this J.!

AGENTS WANTED
These Peas have recently been brought to this
country from Japan AID prove 10 be the finest known
tor table for stock. They grow in the form of
bush from to feet hi sh and do not req aire stick
ing. They yield from one quart TO gallon of Peas
per bush. A package that will produce from 20 10
bushels of peas with circulars giving terms to
and full directions as to time and manner of plant
ing Will be sent, prepaid, any desiring act
as Agent, on receipt OF 50 cents. The seed offer
are fresh and genuine, this years production Now
Is the time TO order so you may be prepared for
early planting. Address, i. l., OSMENF, Cleveland
Tennessee.
TESTIMONIALS.
We have cultivated the japanese Peas the past
season a small scale. and we convinced they
are perfect success. Their yield was enormous,
For the table and for stOce, they unsurpassed by
any other pea. They grow well on thin land and
are bound 10 be number fertilizer.
Al, WHITE. Trustee Bradley County,
A. Z, BLUNT, P. n. Cleveland. Tenn,
have cultivated the J APANESE PEA the last
year and raised them at the rate OF 200 bushels to
the acre. The bloom excels buckwheat for bees.
spn 5 +, E. HardH lex, J. p Bradley County.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

If you ,oish to buy, sell, hire or let any
d,oelting, shop, store or tenement rooms,
call upon j. d. Bridgman's
Real Estate Agency,
BeIiotos Falls, ~ 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
A ELLINGTON HOUSE.

Corner Causewsy and Canal Streets. Boston.
Entirely new and furnished with all modern i'm
pTOvements. Clerks in attendance al all hours. Is
neaIness to the Lowell, Eastern. Fiiehburg, and
Boston and Maine Railroad depots offers special adj
va1tages to those arriving late night or taxing
early morning trains. Board $50 a day
s. X. DUMAS, Proprietor.
Late Of Phenix Hotel. Concord, n. H.. and Pro-
prietor Bears Head isssel, Hampton Beach
AIS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
Complimentary Letter from
DR.. WILLIAM S. HOPKINS,
VERGENNES, VT.

TO THE PUBLIC:
Having been acquainted with Dr. S. W. smyth Ia,
Burlington for many months, during which time nc
have been professionally associated with him d
several occasions, take pleasure in fully reeon ht
mending him as a thoroughly educated and relaof n
ht
physician and surgeon, 1 am aware that a ven =,
strong prejudice exists among regular practitioner
land in most cases it is JUST against travelling ply
Ter
sicians and medical specialists" and Therefore 81;
am particular to have it understood that resN 81
Dr.. smyth asa skilIful and thoroughly eOmP''si' 10
practitioner. and an honorable gentleman. in tn'"
branches Of medicine and surgery to which d.
smyth gives especial attention. 1 have knOvus
his efec,ine most wonderful cures. IN AurAl AT Ell
opbthaluic Surgery, 1 consider him an honor to "'
profession. IN
WINS HOPKINS y.D oil
verxennes. Nov. Is, 's72 i,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
VICK'S
FLORAL GUIDE
FOR 1875.
VICKs

Published Quarterly,-January number just is
sued. and contains 100 Pages, 500 Engrayings,
descriptions of more than % of our best Flowers
and Vegetables, with Directions for Culture, Col
ored Plate, ETC.. The most useful and elegant work
of the kind in the world Only Is cents for the year
Published in English aud German. address
JAMES WICK, Rochester, n. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

LIN bIJl4l4S w = a EAlkiA's
Also for sale fine story residence. with one
fourth acre Of land new Atkin srteet. in Bel
lows Falls, II finished rooms, price only - 500.
$1,000 down, balance can remain on mortgage Pos
session given April i. really fine place.
Also for sale one Of the best dwellings Henry
Street, Bellows Falls. Call and learn particulars.
Possession given at once,
have some good tenement rooms to let on Henry
Street.
have five tenement rooms, in a good quarter, on
Atkinsou Street,
have two entire dwellings favorably located, that
cRn now rent by the year.
The large and valuable estate Of c B. Stoughton.
is III the market.
The splendid office rooms in the Suter building,
together with the Sd door OF the baiding can rent
on favorable terms.
have other property to sell and to rent,-perhaps
what you may Want,-if not, think can get il for
you,
shall soon call attention to the terrace lots. 1t
is little early but still there Is no harm in
getting your lot early. J. ID. BRIbGMAN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
CIRCULAR.
Pitdse read tbs Qfiea as tie property LIST ,eW Be
ehGH0ed from time 10 ,msJ
OFFICE OF
j, ID. BRIDGMAN'S
REAL ESTA re AGENCY.

Parties can easily see the dvantage Of my agency.
II person has house store farm 10 sell or to
rent through me he brings IL 20 the notice of those
seeking for Just this property, and those wishing to
buy or hire, In the same way can readily hnd what
they want and all the particulars about IL, There
by both parties secure their objects in the easiest
and cheapest manner possible.
1t Is rather early for this class Of business to start
but sull there is movement and II will increase as
the season advances, Those seeking places, wheth'
or farms, dwellings, stores or tenement rooms, by
applying EARLY can have their choice; so II a
person eQntemplates changing his quarters and
have nothing on my list that exactly suits him, e
might be we'll TO let me know what he wants, aud
the chances are | can help him get Il.
have in charge various kinds Of property. 1
shall publicly mention some Of them occasionally,
and shall vary the list as occasion offers, but don't
depend upon the list. call and see for yourself
good ehanoe.-a place of so acres, mostly tllage
land. a fine cottage dwelling, nearly new, carriage
house. barn. &c. Place cuts from % 20 80 tons hay.
0nly miles from Bellows Falls miles from W est
minister Depot, Owner will sell low for cash, or
EXCHANGE FOR GU0D VILLAGE PROPERTY
IN BELLOWS FALLS. l KNOW here is good
bargain for some one,
! have a fine place of 60 acres, partly interyale
and partly upland, only about one mile from Bel.
lows Falls, will be sold entire, in portions to suit
customers, from / acre upwards; a portion or the
whole can be bought with the buildings. which are
in excellent condition. This is rare opportunity.
as the property is offered AZ a low rate.
have other small farms to sell, farther away, but
still good property.
Also good residence in the village of Ludlow
owner wishes TO sell. or exchange for small HtLb
farm, not over miles from Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
I'm BELLOWS FALLS.

Also good residence in the village Of Ludlow
owner wishes TO sell or exchange for a small HtLb
farm, not over miles from Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

have other small farms to soil farther away. but
still good property.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
Terrible storm ON smitb,s CrceI.

Terrible Storm on Smiths CreeI /:
The farm Of Mr.. L. S. Afford. on
Smiths Creek in this county, was al
most devastated by storm of wind
and rain last Friday afternoon. His
residence is located on the slope of q
hill. The flood descended more like
cloud burst than any that has for wears
visited the country. The upper side
of the house is n foot above ground
yet the water rushed down the hill as
though dam had given away in some
stream above it, tearing up planks and
rushing through the house, washing
trunks, tables and other furniture in
simultaneously across the floor. Exit
was impOssib lie and TO remain seemed
to be sudden destruction. Vast trees
three feet in diameter. were whirled as
though they had been reeds and car
ried long distances down the hill
Large oaks and hickOries were twisted
from their stGmps by the wind. Fowls
and even mich cows were killed. and
growing crops uprooted by acres and
carried completely away. Mrs. AL
ford was so overpowered by alarm that
she has since been confined to her bed.
There was also considerable hail.
The track Of the hurricane was less
than a mile wide, within which belt
the destruction was complete only in
certain localities, the boundary being
from Caaey Valley to Rich Valley.
Mr.. Isaac Afford on the farm above
also suffered considerably. Mr.. A lford
is a clever, Woodworking man and We
hope he will receive liberal assistance
from his neighbors.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29

4 Beautiful Cotsage Home-can be
had at very advantageous price by
early application to Mr.. r, s. Road
nan at Emory Va. Tie building
iences-everythipg is new and com
plste, and in the very finest order
Location within half a mile of Emory
d Henry College.
Mr.. Roadman has recently closed
out his mercantile business and would
accept situation in some commercial
department, and we do not know of
more competent, energetic mer-
chaut than he has been for thirty
Years. In Cooke Co. Tenn, he was
iarse and very successful dealer in
goods Tor many years. Adding his
acquaintance in E. Tenn. and S. W.
a., 10 his skill and energy we guess
Tue house that secures his services
VIII make trade, and consequently
money by that operation.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
Acribncr for June,

If you should lay SCRIBNER for
June on the table before me, Says
some one writing from New York..
after looking over the pictures and
browsing through Clarence Cooks
Furniture Article and the "Old Let
tcrs," aud getting even with the ser
lalS, | should settle down to the read-
ing Of james i. McKay's "Birdsal
of MapIeton." can tell you conf
dcntlally, that | would not be disap
pointed. That McKry has a wonders
IIl way Of making people and events
seem real. Al6crt Rhodes descrip
ton of The Llti1 QIarter" gives. |
should say, a pretty good idea of a
certain phase OF Partisan BUhemianism.
Coz. Warnings paper OH Dutch Farm
ing appeals torclbly to the agricutar-
al dislrlcts,' and gives these dis
tricts--parucuarIy the dairy farms -
some practical suggestions of value,
Mr.. A. IS. johnson, secretary of the
late Mr.. Sumner, tells some charac>
tcristlc anecdotes about the Senator.
As for Mr.. Cooks household paper,
with its tasteful and pretty ilus;rl-
lions, is one OF the most anus
lng and Interesting papers in the nuu
bcr. There Is generous lustallmenl
Of "Scvenoak,." and very small
instailment of The Mysterious l.,
land, " which the Editors seem to be
boiling down TO tie very last point.
This story hIs been stopped by The
English Magazine that was publishing
it, bat il its cD1denSei condition IN
SCEIBNEE it scetIs to interest the
youny people at least. Mr.. Nun
gers article On Maxjams" presents
views on the subject which will be
new to many readers The most
striking poetic feature Of the num-
Der is "Thc Power of Prayer. a
darkey dialect poem by Sidney C>
ford Lanier.
D.. holland discusses FTnstructioa
from Outside, " 'The Shrinkage of
Values" and "The Music of the
Church. " The Old Cabinet contains
Some Suggestions Concerning the
Art of Conversation, The new
of" The Worlds Work. |
is quite full
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29

Mr.. Fowler spoke over an hour =,
almost exclusively on the Debt ques>
ton There was quite good crowd
present and the utmost possible at
tentloa was paid throughout. The
locality for the speaking was tie very
best possible, being underline shadow
OF two large naples with a matchIess
spring of pure cole water within
few feet. The thanks of this writer
are due specially to Mr. Farris for
first rate dinner gracefully presided
over and served by Miss - Gam
mon, who is well known in Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
Abingdon Notes

Mr.. Ward of the Virginion left
last evening for the Alumni meeting
at the University of Va.
. Sheriff ] D. Cosby has appointed
as his Deputies, I. F, Jones and RI
II. Thompson. These will make. as
we all know, very efficient officers.
Judge Page has appointed James
II. Thompson, Supt. of the noor
House, and Isaac A. McQuown Sur
veyor, The assessors will not be
named until to morrow. The ap,
plicants are very numerous,
court will not adjourn until to-
morrow. Many people were in town
yesterday, and the Upper End is alive
with Legislature aspirants, Messrs.
j. c. PorterfeId, J. S. Cole and Esqr,
Crow, are spoken of Mr.. C. B. Coafe
will next week publish a statement as
to his position on the debt question.
Thus far all efforts to have the
friends in the Lower End put out ad,
ditional candidates. for the premedi-
lated purpose of having them slough
ter each OTHER for the benefit of those
who plot aud scheme, has failed. At
last people see the design, md the
spider is not likely to play his old
game successfully.
Mi. James L. Arnctt, We are glad to
say, is rapidly recovering of his
wound.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
a Day At WaIIacc's.

BY special invitation the Editor of
the Ne,cS and Mr.. Seldom Longley,
met the voters of Wallace's Switch
and vicinity last Saturday, and dis,
cussed the question of the public debt.
Invitations had also been sent to the
other candidates for the House, but
none Others were present. Mr.. Coale
was detained by illness of his wife.
and Mr., Hamilton and Capt. Petty
john may not have received the invi-
tation. The appointment was made
by Maj, Gofortb and others, and as it
is much too early to open the can-
paign the two candidates who were
present consented to explain their
own positions On the Debt question.
Mr.. Longley spoke - minutes and
gave a brief account of his recent SER
vice in the House and followed with
his views on the Debt question Of
Va.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
Articles for the Centennial

Having been appointed one of the
State Commissioners to the Philadel-
phia Centennial Exposition which
will be opened to the world on the
18th of May, 1876, 1 desire to notify
the people of Upper East Tennessee,
or indeed elsewhere in the State, that
all articles intended for that occasion
can, at the proper time, be directed to
me at Bristol, Tenn.
1t is expected that the Commission
ers of Tennessee will secure thorough
representation Of the actual and posi-
BILE products of the soil, and manufac-
lures, the character and extent of the
minerals, woods and vegetation. A
history of its physical features and
climate, its geographical position, GO
vernment, the extent and effect of
railroads and other means of Transport
tation, with such other facts as will
show the progress and present condi-
ton of the State.
JOHN G. KING.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-29
An Invaluable Travelling Com
PaniOH.

Change of climate, water or diet is apt to
induce harrasSing and often dangerous dis
eases The three changes combined are
fatal to thousands of emigrants every year.
Is it not, then, Of the Inst Importance TO
know that HoStetter's Stomach B;tters are
an absolute preventive Of the hurtful con
sequences arising from these Causcs' Trave-
lers, voyagcrs, and emIgrantS to new coGn-
tries cannot lie too often reminded of the
fact that this agreeable vegetable tonic is
the most reliable Safeguard against disorders
to winch they are far more liable than the
habi;ual denizens Of healthy regions The
primal effect of the Unwh0lesome atmog-
phere which produces what are called ma
larious fevers, Is to deprcss and bebilitatc
the system. The body then becomes an
easy prey to the malignant principle in the
air. 1t is manifest, therefore, that the
surest way to avoid al epidemic and en-
cemic maladics Of an intermittent type, is
to counterfeit the weakening tendencies of
miasma by artificial inauguration, That
HOstetter's Stomach Bitters is the suregt
resuscitant of tagging vigOr, Is fact which
is best appreciated wherever influences
inimical to health exist. But alone against
malaria that they protect the system. They
so tougher it as to enable it to endure with
impunity extremes Of heat and cold to
which travellers are often subjected, and
they neutralize those elements in unaccus-
toned water or diet which would otherwise
begef disorders of the stomach and bowels.
The braeksh water with which yoyagers by
sea are often compelled to quench their
thirst, is apt to provoke dysentery and
other serious complaints, but when the Bit
tiers are mixed with it, it becomes harmless.
Truly this great protective invigorant Is an
invaluable travelling companion.