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

Mr. Christian K Ross, father of Char
ley Ross, the lost boy, and Charles A.
Beales, Philadelphia detective, stop
ped at the Bates House from 8 O'Clock Sat
urday night till 2 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. They were on their way to Brush's
mills, near Malone, n Y, where they
expect to find the boy. One of the gang
who was with Mosher and his fellow be-
fore they were shot, has been in that vi
entity for few days, having in his pos
session child answering to the descrip-
ton of Charley Ross This man being
one of the Mosher gang, Mr.. Ross has
strong hopes of finding his boy in the
rascals possession. One of the gang
who is now in jail, has admitted that
Charley Ross was the subject of CONVEX
sation the night before Mosher and his
companion was shot, but further than
Mr.. Ross told his strange experiences
with all sorts of people, spiritualists in
cluded. From the latter class Mr.. Ross
has received a greatmany letters, among
them more than one from Mr. Jewett
of Rutland, Vermont To these epistle'
Mr.. r. paid little attention, as he haG
trouble enough on his hands without fol
|
of the loss and search for the boy, al
told by Mr.. Ross, is as interesting as 8
romance. Rutland Herald.
The Rutland Globe of Wednesday
says that Mr.. Ross returned on Tuesday
He found no trace Of his child, the ru
mors come from the stories of an over
laxative vagabond, resident in that vi
cinity.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

Hon. Bolivar Lowell of Alstead, N
H., we'll known in this section of Yer.
mont, as a very fair minded man
and by no means given to extreme meas,
ures, is member of the New Hamp-
shire council and alone voted against
the usurpation of last Monday at Con-
cord, and entered his protest against the
high handed outrage, whereupon the
democratic majority of that now Gn)
famous council passed vote of censure
upon him, thus proving that Mr.. Low.
ellis protest had entered the very
vitals of the..conspiracy. 1t won't hurt
Mr.. Lowell.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

-Grasshoppers are reported in full
bloom again in Kansas and Nebraska
and doing much damage.
- In Norway the longest day is three
months. The morning papers are pub
lished quarterly.
A centennial celebration must look
like small business to the japanese, who
have Just celebrated the 2535th anniver-
sary of their country's existence.
Esther Allen, speaking of peeling
and slicing onions, in the Rural New
Yorker, says: There seem to be few
people who know it, but nevertheless true.
that if you hold between your teeth a
pair of scissors, steel knife, or almost
any other iron substance, you will not
weep during the process. like to cry
sometimes, being a woman, and it does
me good but / don't like to shed tears
because of onions, for think them per
fectly lovely"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Great Fire at Rutland,
A Loss OF OVER 100000.


The Opera house at Rutland was de-
stoyed by fire Saturday morning. The
fire was first discovered about 4 o'clock
in a rear room of the second story, occu-
pied by G NJ Hayes as a workshop.
The building is total loss. 1t was a
valuable block and contained the best
public hall in the State. OF those who
occupied stores in it and that vicinity
were M. C. Hayes, w. p. Cady, Dunn
& Champion, Burnham & Temple, In
surance agents. &c Dunn, all of whom,
are heavy losers. Several others lose
slightly. The opera house cost $4,000,
and the total loss will exceed 100000.
The opera house was built and owned by
Hon. VIM. Y. Ripley and was Justly re-
garded with pride by the people of Rut-
land, and it is therefore great public
loss to the place, and it is hoped that
Mr.. Ripley will at once rebuild the
same.
Another fire occurred in Rutland
Wednesday morning, burning Cramp-
tons barn, Longs blacksmith shop, a
barn owned by j. c. Thornton, Patrick
Gains grocery store and dwelling house,
and some other damage Lncendiary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
New HamDSIire,

We stated last week that we would
not believe that the democratic party of
New Hampshire, or any considerable
number of their leaders, would ever be
guilty Of perpetrating an outrage in
counting and declaring vote, like that
which it has been charged they were
about to do, and which they have now
done.
On Monday the governor and council
was in session and contrary to any in
timation previously given by them, pro-
ceeded to count out two republican sena-
tors, and to count in two democratic SEN
ators who received minority of votes
only. This on the pretense that votes
thrown for Matt. Head did not mean
Nathaniel Head And further, in or
der to elect the democratic candidate,
they declared that the votes for Matt.
Head did not mean anything, that they
were blanks, and must not be counted at
all as otherwise there would still be nc
choice they then proceed to throw out
these votes altogether and everything is
lovely. The democratic candidate is
declared elected, thus securing demo.
cratic state senate, by the preparation
Of an outrage which most people of al
parties supposed could only be done il
one or two Southern States during th,
worst and palmiest days of the kuklux
So shameless and abandoned transac
ton is probably unprecedented in New
England and the Northern States.
Every democratic clerk in the district
was honest enough last spring to max
an honest return of the votes cast, ant
as the republican candidate had ma
jority of the votes polled, their recorc
shows him to have been elected.
The constitution of New Hampshire
provides that the governor and council
shall examine the returned copies o
such records and that the governo
"shall issue his summons to such per
sons as appear to be chosen senators b
a majority Of votes" but does not pre-
vide that they shall go behind the recor,
of the clerks. The governor and coun
Gil do not count the ballots but are t
examine the returned copies of sue
record of the clerks.
In the other district, in order to eleC
democrat, it was necessary not to cour
certain votes for Rev. Arthur Deerin.
who it was claimed had not resided i
the State seven years. With these throw
out another democrat is counted in
There is one other thing to be mel
toned in this connection which is all "
wish to say at this time. Frank Jone
democrat, is elected to congress in ii
first district of New Hampshire ii
real given name beyond doubt
Franklin. By the precedent just mad
the republican candidate would be cleo
ed. Now let us see what the Democrat
officials of New Hampshire propose
do about that.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

VIoKs' FLORAL GUIDE The third
number of this standard work, which
has just appeared, contains much that is
new and interesting. The article upon
" A Trip to the Pacific" describes with
pen and pencil several beautiful flowers
of California which are unknown to east
ern people. Another article, entitled
"Insects on House Plants, contains sug-
gestions and information valuable to
those who have been troubled with these
pests. Address James Wick, Rochester,
n. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

ACCIDENTS, The following accidents
are reported at Queehee Mrs. johnson,
weaver, in A. G. Dewey & Cos, employ
had her arm badly mangled, getting it
caught in the gearing of a loom on the
morning of the 9th inst.
VIM. L. Bragg while loading mill-logs
a few days ago, had his ankle badly
damned.
Mrs. George Z Jennings, while driy-
ing to White River Village on the 9Th
inst, became frightened as train of cars
approached and, jumping from the wag.
on broke one bone of her leg above the
ankle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

CLER1CAL.-T The young men who have
been passing through the city says the
Springfield Republican, during the last
day or two, in such immaculate clothes
and with such sedate demeanor that they
might be mistaken for gamblers, are in
reality Yale theologues on their way to
Maine and Vermont, where they spend
their vacations practicing on rustic con-
gregations.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

ToBACCo.-The Greenfield, Mass far
mers will raise about two-thirds as much
tobacco, this year as last, but will heap
their fertilizers and manures on to their
moving lands, and expect to harvest a
larger crop of grass than before for many
years. Indeed good quality of hay
has long commanded handsome prices,
and many of the farmers believe their
income from this product will be more
sure than from the tweed" A larger
amount of rye than usual is also to be
raised
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

Considerable excitement prevails in
New Hampshire over the political out
rage perpetrated at Concord, on Mon
day Even the more reasonable demo-
Gratis denounce the rascality and Tues
day evening the republicans held an in
dignation meeting at Concord.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

FoRTY-oNE YEARS AGO. Forty-one
years ago MAY 14th, 1880 the morn
ing was mild and pleasant as to-day ;
but in the afternoon the weather became
very cold and, during the night snow
fell to the depth of eleven or twelve
inches. In the morning ofthe 18th, many
persons got out their sleighs and enjoyed
the jingling of their bells. But the sun
came out, too, in all his glory, and show
ed his power to convert snow into water
and the sleighing ceased.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

"SPELLING BEE, new humorous
Song and Chorus, by Sep Winner. Words
and Music admirably adapted, would
prove an effective song for the " Spelling
Bees Astounding in our country. Mailed
for 30 cents by Lee q Walker, Music
Publishers, Philadelphia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

LOSES By APRIL FIREs.-During
April theaggregate losses by fresthrough-
out the United States and Canada
amounted to slO.17s, 400 aggregate loss
ess to insurance companies s5,476,400.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

DEATH OF JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.
John G. Breckenridge died at Licking
ton, Kentucky, Monday evening. He
viii be remembered as a democratic
candidate for president in 1860, and
afterwards as a leading rebel He was
the rebel secretary of war for a few
months previous to the surrender of Lee,
and Immediately after the collapse of the
rebellion went to Europe where he re-
manned till 1868.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Bellows falls Jimes,
BELLOWS FALLS, MAY p, 1875,

Talk not of war powers during the
rebellion, after those assumed in New
Hampshire last Monday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
FRESH AND SALT FISH

" every variety can be found at E, DEWEY'S
"A large stock Of Salt Fish Of all kinds including
choice Maekerel in bulk and kits just received.
IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
Complimentary Letter from
DIR. WILLIAM S. HOPKINS,
vRGENENEs, VT.

TO THE PUBLIC:
Having been acquainted with DR.. S. W smyih
Burlington. for many months, during which time
have been professionally associated with bin o.
several occasions, take pleasure in fully rec'u'
mendinE him as a thoroughly educated aud refao'
physician and surgeon. l am aware that ven
strong prejudice exists among regular practition'
land in most cases it is JUST against travelling pN
sicians and medical specialists" and thereio's
am particular to have it understood that resA'
DR.. Smyth a skillful and thoroughly eomps'
practitioner. and an honorable gentleman. In w
branches Of medicine and surgery to which
Smyth gives especial attention. 1 have kn0''
his effecting most wonderful cures. In Aura
ophthalmie Surgery, I consider him an honor "
profession.
WIN. $. HOPKINS. u y
ysrsennes. Nov %, ls72.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21
STATEMENT OF
MISS JENNIE GILMORE

hNDbhCED
Geo. X. Russell, Esq, Bellows Falls, VI
have been afflicted with deafness for a numbs,
of years. which has been gradually increasing unt
a watch had to be held close to my ears for ne to
bear it tick, Some three weeks ago employed Dr.
5, W. smyth to treat my case and am happy ,s
say that after the first application began to in
prove. have been under tho Doctors care fOr
very short time. but can now hear watch tick tvs
or three feet OF. and hear common conversatioE
with ease. Hoping others may ind the same speedl
relief by consulting DR.. smyth. / cheerfally max
this public statement JENNIE GILMORE.
Bellows Falls Vt Feb 9th. 1875.
l am personally acquainted With the above cas-
under consideration, and can yoneh for the truth
fulness of the statement in every particular.
GEO. X. RUSSELL.
Bellows Falls VT. Feb. 9th, 1875
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Alfred Spear, a young man of intern
perate habits, shot his wife Friday night,
the ball entering her face near the chin
and lodging in the neck. Mrs. Spear
sprang to get her infant, four weeks old,
and throwing a dress over her, unlocked
the doors and rushed out of the house,
her husband firing another shot at her
meantime, which took effect in the shout
der. She made her way some distance
down the street, to the house of her bus
bands brother, when the family were
aroused and policemen summoned. When
the officers reached Spears house they
found him on the sitting room floor, with
pistol shot through the head and a
small six-barrelled revolver lying under
him. He was unconscious and died soor
after being found The wounded woman
will recover. Rockland, Maine Paper
CooK-STovE AND DICTIoNARY.-Nc
well regulated household is complete
without a copy of Webster's Unabridged
Dictionary. We would soon think 0.
getting along ,OithO1a bookstore. On,
young man in this vicinity bought tw,
copies of Webster at the bookstore with
in few weeks. When he purchased
the second one the proprietor asked hin
what he was going to dowith two. "Why'
said he 81 have just got married ant
my folks won't let me take away from
the house the dictionary ! first bought
so ! am Obliged to get another as / can
not get along without it, and the youn.
man was right.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-21

Care Of Discharges from she Ear OF 20
Years Standing.
LETTER FROM
NJ R. j. f. ED s o N,
OF
LudLoU, w.
DR., S. W. SMYTH -
DEAR Sra 1T is with feelings of the deepe,l
gratitude that add to the many testimonials vhi,.
you have received of your in treatilg int-
cate and obstinate diseases
For over twenty years have been a sufferer froH
deafness and offensive discharge in my left ear
After four months faithful application Of you
remedies. I am happy to state that you baysr
stored my hearing, and the ear to perfectly heaa
condition.
CongratulatiDg the afflicted in having an oppor
tnniiy to avail themselves of your valuable services
and wishing you much success am truly yours,
J.E. EDISON
Chester. VT. March lsth. 1875.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18
chanxe Of Color in the Starr.

In reference to the variable eolers OF
stars, we note that in the Uranometria,
composed in the middle Of the tenth GEN.
,tury by ths Persian astronomer AL Suf,
and which has been recently published
by the Imperial Academy Of Science at
st. Petersburg, under the editorship oi
SchjeEIerup, IL 10 stated that at the time
OF HIS observations the star Algol was
,reddish--an epithet applied also by him
TO the stars Antares, Aldebaran and .
few others. Most of these exhibit q red
dish aspect In the present day. Algoi.
however, appears at present az a white
star, without any tinge oil color.
The change OF color is OF greet inter
est, and, indeed, highly significant, when
taken in connection with the fact tnal
the apparent brightness OF Algol is sub
ject 90 q periodical fluctuatlon OF re
Markable and, in fact, inexplieable char
acter. Spsctroseopic analysis has mos
plausibly suggested that In many cases
The established variability in brightness
/ Of STARS is due to such internal changes
In the body OF the star as bring differ
ent class Of chemicals to- the surface
giving rise thereby to- variation ia ia
tensity of the light, variation in iti
color, and change in the spectrum
hines and bands. the observed changes
in tho color OF A lgol, therefore, are qutt'
in accordance with this Theory y.-EdiLop'
Scientific Record, fn Harpers Magazine
for October.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18
Too Gallant Conductor.

Conductor b is always very polite
to the ladies. ALI conductors are polite
to ladies', particularly so provided they
are young and handsome. Miss c.
was handed on board at the station as
carefully as though she was 'sglass---tc
be han died with care" An extra sea,
was turned over on the shady side OF the
ear, and the conductor took seat by hel
side to do the agreeable, having met
Miss c. on the train befores Present
'ly, as matters were going along nicely
an old man In his, shirt-sleeYes half threw
himself into the seatin front, which the
unlocked aud turned ovel
ior the bensfit OF the parties more i'm.
concsrned. Ms. b. spoke ur
sharply: go away from here" Bui
the. oid man didn't 60. Conductor; says,
still more sharply. "Go away, or I'll
make you." But still no 60, while a va.
cant, provoking smile sat upon the face
ioi the Intruder. Whereupon Conductoi
B grasped the old tarfnerby the nape
OF the neck. Ar the same time they oana
lady grasped the arm OF the conductoN
'exciafniing, "Piease- don't, Mr.. B.
This is my father"
Ever since Conductor B. always
asks young ladies il they are travelling
Drawer, In Harper's
Magazinetor Oet0ben :.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18

We learn that the Directors Of the
Bank Of California, after very full and
discriminating examination of it's al
fairs, had it's assets to be, nominally,
SIC, ,000, ,00n, and uliat there is surplus OF
II, ,O00, 900 to $7,00a, 600 over and above all
It's liabilities. OF tnis surplus they re.
gard coasiderabls portion as doubtful
and bad; but il is we'll understood that
more hopeful views touching the condi-
itionof tue bank are entertained by them.
Upon this. showinEit would seem to ad-
init Of no do,ibr that the bank should re-
'sums husinesS as the most feasible and
business way of extrlcating those con-
.nected with il from the endless annoy
.ance, widch their liability in the pre-
imises entaiis upon them. The stock
holdars4 OF the Bank of California are
we'll known to be men of great wealth
they are among thesrichest men in Cali.
'fornia, representing property modera te-
at $59, ,00b,0O Very plainly
they are able ID resuscitate the bank, II
/ they choose. to- do SO. or this the public
lis. assured. TO permit such an institu'
ton to, 60 down under such state oil
things would be reflection upon their
business sagacity and public spirit
Alta California;.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18

/. Ereckles, says the Herald, Of Health,
are not easily washed out Of those who
have fiTid cDmplectlonand are much
in the sunshine, bat the following washes
are not only harmless, but very much
the best Of anything we know; Crate
horse radish fine; let 1t stand few
hours in buttermiIk, then strain and use
the wash might and morning. Or squeeze
the juice OF u lemon lnto natf q goDlet OF
water and use the same way. Most Of
the remedies for freckles are poisonous
and can not be used with safety
Ffeckres indicate q defect In digestion,
and consist in deposits of some caFbona-
ceous or fatty matter beneath the scar
skin. The diet should be abten den 10
and should be of a nature that the bow
els and kidneys will do their duEy
DaiIy batbtng, with much friction, should
not he negl scLed, and the Turkish bath
taken occasionally, If COW enient.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18
COrned Beef.

During the summer solstice our friend
Mr.. 5. l.. M. Barlow, who Is the happy
possessor Of one of the most beautiful
country-seats ON Long Island, found ii
necessary to erect an additional barn,
and, to- impart u little hilarlty to the oc-
casien, invited the neighborlng farmers
to come to "the raising" OF course all
were glad to assist gentleman SO pro.
verbally liberal and hospitable as MIR.
Barlow. While the raising was in prog
'ress, Mr.. B., with characteristic tho ght-
fuIness,. went to. his house and brewed a
.pailful OF punch, with which to slake the
thirst OF those good neighbors. Cham
pagne was one OF it's 0mponents--.'ex.
ira dry" Bringing with him that de-
hcious bucket, he placed it temporarily
Under the shadowy shade,
Or an outrageous tree,
and rejoineu his friends. The raising
finished, he proceeded for the punch.
Phe pail was there, but, alas, empty
How and wherefore had that become
thusP Attend. A sleek and gentle Al
derney OF purest breed had witnessed
the movements Of Mr.. Barlow, and,
while that gentleman was thinking of the
pleasure in store for those good friends,
quietly wandered up to the shady place,
put her smooth nose to the fluid, inhaled
its aroma, tasted, drank, until every
drop of that delicious brew had disap.
peared.
"Did it kill herr asked a. perspiring
friend.
mo, she did not kick the bucket"
"Of course not" added stocky little
man; "Only made her tipsy-simply
corned beef."-Editor's Drawer, in Har-
,per'S Magazine for October.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18
Forest Planting in Minnesota.

Many people VINO contemplate. moving
to the Northwest are not aware thai
thousands Gf acres Of the richest gov
ernment lands, near the line Of railway
too, may be had by simply occupying
them, under the Homestead or free.
Iplanting Act, or Of the railroad compa.
MES on almost as, easy conditions. The
ST. Paul and Pacific railroad penetrates
one OF the richest parts of the State, and
lis doing a great work in opening up ia
settlement those vast prairies and wood.
lands, furnishing land and homes ia
Thousands OF settlers almost. without
tprice, certainly requiring very little
ready money. All the time required foH
payment Is given, and, at q low rate of in
terest.
One Of the neutrality-suspicious. the. on.
lly one--to habitation on the prairiea
west Of tia timber belts has been thai
they are without timber. This. disad.
lvantage Ia heing overcome by planting
trees--an enterprise which was initiated
in that section by President Becker, and
is now under the supervision of Hon. l..
b. Hodges, who introduced tfee-plantine
into the State twenty five years ago, and
has sdernonstrafed its entire feassibility
by repeated experiments. II was com.
menced along this railway in 1870 iforythe &
Iprimary purpose OF creating snow
break, the trees being set in rows on
either sida of thetrack; In, plaees most
Iliable to DRIFT, two rows to form more
effective break. The experiment has
Ipr0vedsa decided success, and the work
is now prosecuted with vigor.
This company has set out over 1000,
900 trees; a, ,000, 900 have been planted
on the treeless prairies of the State. Mr..
Becker. Ia. uCtllraR0 Drivate ar,terr,ri O Z,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-18
DonaldsOn and Science.

In a. certain sense Donaldsen's uearh
is a. loss TO science, tor, although his pro-
clivities tended more toward The sensa-
tienal, and his achievements were ac-
complished more by sheer rashness and
pluck than through desire for scientific
investigation, sill he possessed MANY
qualities which emihenSly lifted him to
De a pioneer in braaeh of knowledge
regarding which 80 much remainsto be
discovered He had considerable In.
ventive ability, and courage enough to
attempt tasks he.ore which the majority
of men would shrink; and these quail
ties, coupled with an. extenaed expert
ence, gave fair promise thati in the future
mis- efforts might. result in useful data
toward the solution of the problem OF
aerial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. American,