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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
INSTRUMENTATION.

1t is possible that some one who reads
the title of this article may find himself
guilty of failing to pronounce ca like sh
in shun. | find that my lady friend,
who is very precise in her language,
will persist in accenting etiquette on the
first, instead of on the last syllable. My
good minister, who has the greatest ad-
version to anything wrong, was greatly
surprised when | mildly suggested to
him that aspirant should be accented on
the penult, while my musical niece NOR
titled me the other evening by pronounc-
ing finale in two syllables. / heard my
geological friend, the other day, explain
ing the sabsidences Of the earth's crust,
but he should have accented the second
instead of the first syllable. The same
mistake happened, the other day, to my
friend, the President of the Reform
Society, who spoke of the vagaries of
certain people, by accenting the first in
stead of the second syllable He also
announced that / would deliver an ad-
dress that evening but | knew it was
not polite to tell him to accent the last
syllable. My boy says that he left
school at recess, aceenting the first syl-
lable,a he was 10th to believe that what
ever the meaning of the word, it should
be accented on the final syllable. Then
my friend, the president of the Debating
Club, who is great student of Cushing's
Manuel, tells us that a motion to ad-
journ takes the precedence by accenting
the first, instead of the second syllable.
My other lady friend says that she lives
in house having cupato. She should
consult the dictionary for that word.
But | will close by remarking that my
legal friend, who is very scholarly, al
ways accent coadjuaor ON the second, in
stead of the third, where the accent
rightfully belongs.-Ne,O England Jourm-
al Of Education.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

Remembrance is the only paradise
out of which we cannot be driven away.
Indeed, our first parents were not to be
deprived of it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

The discovery of frozen ground at a
considerable depth in Colorado silver
mine affords new problem for good
gists. The mine is located high up on
Mcclellan mountain, at an altitude of
over 10000 feet. The miners were tun-
nelling into the side of the mountain,
and had attained the distance of about
ninety feet without encountering any
unusual obstacles, when they were aston
ished to find the ground before them
solidly frozen. Through this frozen area
they have already tunnelled to the dis
lance of more than two hundred feet,
and it is probable that the frost extends
much farther. There appears to be no
crevice or channel through which the
frost would enter from above, and it is
altogether impossible that the cold of
our present winters could have penetrat-
ed to such depth. How, then, did the
frost get there, is the puzzle. One solu-
tion that has been suggested is that it
was frozen during the intense cold of the
glacial period. The fact that numerous
evidences of glacial action are found ON
the mountain and in the vicinity, gives
some plausibility to the theory.
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On! Why Should the Spirit of Nor
tai be Proud.

tai be Proud.
The authorship of the following poem
has been attributed to Mr.. Lincoln. 1t
was written by a Scotchman named
Knox, who gave great promise as a poet
but who became victim to coDsump-
ton at an early age. Mr. Lincoln, with
whom the poem was great favorite
often said he wished he knew the au-
thor, but had never been able to ascer-
tain it.
oh why should the spirit of mortal be proud?
Like swift heeting meteor, a fast flying cloud,
A fash of the lightning. break of the wave
II passeth from life to his rest in the grave.
The leaves of the oak and the willow shall fade,
Be scattered around and together be laid
And the young men and old and the low and the
Shall moulder to dust and together shall lie.
The infant and mother attended and loved;
The mother that infants affection who proved;
The husband that infants affection had blessed
Each. all. are away to their dwellings of Rest.
The hand of the king that the seepter hath borne
The brow of the priest that the mitre hath worn
The eye of the sage and the death of the brave
Are hidden and lost in he depths of the grave
The peasant whose lot was to sow and to reap;
The heIdsman, who cLmed with his goats up the
steep;
Have faded away like the grass that we tread.
So the multitude goes, like the flower or the weed
That withers away TO let others succeed
SO the mutitudes come, even those we behold
70 repeat every tale that has often been told.
For are the same as our fathers have been
We see the sights that our fathers have seen
W c drink the same stream and view the same sun.
And run in the same course our fathers have run.
The thoughts we are thinking our fathers would
FFk
From the death we are shrinking our fathers would
shrink;
To the lives we clnging they also would cling
But it speeds from us all, like bird on the wing,
They loved, but the story we cannot unfold;
They seorned, but the heart of the naughty ia cold
They grieved. but no vail from their sumber will
come;
They joyed, but the tongue of their gladness is
dumb,
They died, aye! they died we things that are now,
That walk on the turf that lies over their brow,
And make in their dwellins transient abode
Meet the things that they meet on their pilgrimage
road
Yes hope and dependency. pleasure and pain
Wemlngle together in sunshine aad rain.
And the smI 9 and the tear, the song and the drge
Still follow each other, like surge upon surge.
,Tis the wink of eye It's the draught of breath
From the blossom of health TO the paleness Of
death
From the gilded saloon to the bier and the shroud.
oh why should the spirit OF mortal be proud?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

Jekyll told Moore of man who had
said his eating cost almost nothing, for
on Sunday" said he, always dine
with an old friend, and then eat somuch
that it lasts until Wednesday, when 1
buy some tripe, which / hate like the
old boy, and which accordingly makes
me so sick that l cannot eat any more
until Sunday again"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

little kindly encouragement, a little
praise, might have stimulated her to
constant exertion.
Many wife becomes careless of her
appearance because of her husbands !
indifference. Now in the simple matter
OF dress-not so simple, either how of
ten men think it beneath their notice to
approve the choice of their companions.
We once remarked to a gentleman that
his wife displayed admirable taste in her
attire, and what do you think was the
answerY With sigh we record it !,
g" Has she ? Well, | should hardly know
whether she has on wash gown or a
satin dress We involuntarialy dis
liked him, and thought the expression
upon the countenance of his partner
spoke volumes.
Now we do like TO see a husband
notice such things, even to particularly.
We like to hear him give his opinion as
to whether such and such thing is be-
coming to his wife. We are pleased to
see father interested in the little pur-
chases of his children one who never
says with frown, "Oh, go away; /
don't care for such things suit your
selves"
And in household concerns the hus-
band should express his appreciation of
neatness and order he should be CRATE
ful for any little effort that may have
been put forth to add to his comfort or
pleasure he should commend the good
graces of his wife, and at fitting times
make mention of them. Indeed, not one
alone, but both should reciprocate the
good offices of the other. We never es-
teemed woman the less ON hearing her
say; q have good husband :" we new
er thought man wanting dignity who
spoke of his wife as being dear to him,
or quoted her amiability or industry as
worthy of example before others. Who
does not esteem the unaffected praise of
a husband or wife above that of all
others No motive but love induces
either t.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

Anold man called on portrait paint
er with view of having his daughters
face transferred to canvass, but when
told that it would cost him fifty dollars
or more, he stood in the door, and re-
marked "Do you take me for luna
tic2 Why, got my whole hoss barn
painted over two coats, last week, for
twenty-one dollars
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5fliseellanu.
Keep Your Own Counsel.

Nothing can be more injurious to your
peace of mind than to have too many
confdants. You live in abject slavery
every day, as you are constantly fearing
that some one of your numerous conf
dants will reveal a secret you would not
have anybody know for all the world.
We know in many cases, it does the
heart good to open its door to seeming
sympathetic visitor but, alas there is
much more seeming than reality in this
world of ours.
You will sit down and tell some one
of your acquaintance all your troubles,
real and imaginary, and say to them,
" Now, you are the only one in whom
| have confded, and | trust you will not
speak of this to any one else" Well,
they promise to respect your confidence,
and at the time, perhaps, they are in
earnest, but by-and-by some one steps in
and an irresistible desire takes posses
sion of them to retail all they know of
your history, and little is added ON to
the facts, to make it interesting you
know, to your friends, not meaning any
real harm to you, probably, by SO doing
but it does good to talk it over with that
somebody else whom you warned them
against.
They, in their turn, tell this friend
not to say word about it, which is one
of the hardest things to do. Yet they
promise; but are sure to break that
promise as soon as they get favorable
opportunity Thus your cherished Sc
erets are know to the community at large
while you go ON in blissful ignorance,
thinking that your friend, Miss Jones,
alone know anything about your heart
sorrows. Friend if you have a secret
to keep. keep it yourself You are the
safest person with whom to trust it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

The utmost that severity can do is to
make men hypocrites, it can never make
them converts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
no BUILDERS,
o. F. WOODS
T HAVE JUST RECEIVED

a splendid lot Of Goods for the g cent store; ana
aote a coming. Also a large lot Of nice BATS and
BALLS for the coming season. OF. MVUDS-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
THE LARGEST AND BEST

Lot Of BIRD CAGES ever offered in this village
are for sale, low, By O-f' "VVOo-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
Speak the gentle words
That fall into the heart !"

Solomon says, Her husband he prais-
eth her J" and only the morose and re-
served, who care not to fill the fountain
of kindness by pleasant words, differ
from the sacred writer.
How many home have we seen gilt
tering with splendor; where glowing
marble from Italia's cline gives a silent
welcome to the entering guest; where
on the walls, hang votive offerings of
art that fill the whole soul with their
beauty where the carpets yield to their
lightest pressure, and the rich hangings
crimson the palest cheek. Yet amid all
this show and adorning has the proud
wife sat, the choicest piece of furniture
therefor so her husband regards her.
Formal and stern, he has thrown around
her the drapery of his chill heart, and
it has folded about her like marble.
She is my LADY," and nothing more.
No outburst of affection in the form of
sweet praise, falls upon her ears-yet
pendants of diamonds drop therefrom,
but there shining is like love, costly and
cold. We have heard such a one saw,
in times gone by, "All this wealth, all
this show and pride of station, would
resign for one word of praise from my
husband. He never relaxes from the
loftiness which has made him feared
among men he never speaks to me but
with measured accents, though he sur
rounds me with luxuries."
We wondered not that stifled sob
closed the sentence. Who had not rath-
er live in cottage, through which the
winds revel and the drops fall, with one
in whose heart dwell impulses, the holi-
est in our nature-one who is not asham-
ed or afraid to give fitting commenda-
tion-than in the most gorgeous of
earthly palaces, with companion whose
lips are sealed forever to the expression
of fondness, sympathy, and praise?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

Duties are ours, events are Gods.
This removes an infinite burden from
the shoulders of miserable, tempted,
dying creature. On this consideration
only can he securely lay down his head
and close his eyes.
National Republican., 1875-07-16
THE JUDGE AND THE cANvAssKs.
Aseek Agent shown the Door,

He was canvssser, and his name was Smith,
not the Inevitable John, but Smith Of another
family, possessing all the energy Of that Illus
trious race and all the cheek requisite for his vo-
cation. He received direct from the publishers
the other day q "Treatise on International Law"
and thinking It would be q good card could he
make his first sale to Judge Wentworth, he
wended his way to the office of that gentleman.
The Judge he found epsconced behind his desk,
fairly buried in papers, and, as usual, very busy.
Drawing q chair familIarly up to the side Of the
desk, he remarked, with q smile that was "child-
like and blsnd:' "Beautiful day, Judge, beautt
than we can expect at this season. Always busy,
see. always busy"
"Ahem! Yes, broke in the Judge, "always
busy. What can do for you to-day, sir?n
"Well, yes, as was going to remark, that case
of Bangtown VS.. Blister"
"Yei3" inquiringly remarked the Judge, rails.
Eyes, that case, deviiish interesting 1 think
that's going 70 prove. Some fine points," con-
tinued Smith ."Will, hear, be raised-points is-
volvipg-"
"Um.hu, :" unused the Judge, again raising his
eyes. "Young man, are you employed on this
"Wen, no, not exactly. That is, hear, Judge,
that you working up this ma tier for the pros
ecution. Being possessed, as am, Of some new,
tion relative to the international points involved
and-y-a-a-s, you know, should the defendant be.
hesitancy on the part Of the"
The Judge had by this time risen from his
chair and was staring at Smith in blank aston.
ishment, which he, mistaking for admiration al
his brilliant harangue, Immediately went for his
satchel, produced his work, and proceeded with
his most vivid description Of its many rare quail
ties and untold value. He had Just finished about
his "points involved, !" SC, and was relating thf
"opinons Of the press" and describing the furore
its Introduction had created in New York and
New England upon its Introduction there, when
he happened to catch the Judges eye, and not
exactly admiring its glitter or the manner In
which he reached for the book, he made for the
door, which he succeeded in reaching and passing
Just in time TO avoid q contact between his head
and bis "most valuable work." which took out
two panels Of the door and landed over his shoul
der on the pavement below. The book was the
next day returned, in a disheveled condition, to
the publisher, and Smith, in an accompanying
note informed him that he didn't want any more
law books, or anything to do with lawyers.
National Republican., 1875-07-16
QUARREL IN A GRAVEYARD.

Church Troubles, and how they Terminated.
Graveyard quarrels are rare and seldom en-
couraged, still 1t would seem that this comma
nifty tOIerates all sorts Of people, and, conse-
quence, they must put up with all kinds Of diff
culties. The latest is this misunderstanding In
cemetery almost over a corpse. 1t seems that in
Uniontown there exists two parties Of colored
people, both claiming TO be members aud pos
sessing equal rights in the property and appur-
tenances OF the Macedonian Baptist church, sit
uated on Sheridan avenue in that portion OF the
District. 1t appears that there has been dIsaf
fection for some time past among the member
ship, originating about some affair Of scandal,
and that portion of the members seeded from
the church, and set up worship on their own &C.
count in various private houses thereabout. A
day or two ago a member of the Macedonian
Baptist church belonging to the seeding clique
and the friends Of a deceased individual made
preparations for burial, the digging of grave
In the cemetery of that church being one Of the
preliminaries The funeral was set for Wedn es-
day, and the mourners and friends on arriving at
the graveyard with the corpse were forbidden
ground that they were seceders from the church,
and had therefore forfeited all rights to the cem-
etery.
The party proceeded, and arriving at the grave
found that It had been filed up, and then a
wrangle ensued. The party who had filled up
ceedings, started of to obtain a variant against
the alleged trespassers, and while they were ab-
sent the managers Of the funeral entered the
LoOPSAi1k bnS sEafos uuEioo Luo
corpse and dispersed. Warrants were returned
to the Police Court yesterday morning, issued by
sworn ont by james Howard and H Jordan TSo%p. GHs
sOn, charging Kellus Mathews and VIM. Ander-
SON with having opened grave in the Macedo-
dian cemetery without proper permit from the
proper authorities; and the other sworn 10 by
VIM. Anderson and Kellus Matthews, charging
James Howard, Charles Robinson and George
Wear with having filled up a grave dug for a
member Of the Macedonian Baptist church. which
grave was dug by the order Of the trustees Of said
church. After reviewing the warrants and the
whole facts in the case, nolle pTosequi was en-
tered by Mr. Fisher.
National Republican., 1875-07-16
THE YACHT RACE.
More Entries for the Coming Regatta.


There was an adjourned meeting last evening
at the Fulton house, adjoining the Alexandria
ferry, Of the yachtsmen interested in the ap-
proacking regatta. In the absence OF Mr.. Sheck-
els, Mr.. Thomas E. Smithson occupied the chair,
and Mr.. @. S. Bates acted as secretary.
After the reading of the minutes of the last
meeting, the chairman stated that the 18th of Au-
gust had been selected for the race. Mr.. Sheck-
els and himself had waited upon the owners Of
the Ella Treadwell, and there was every proba-
bility of frst-class race between the TreadwelI
and the Americus. They had also had an inter-
view with Captain Crouch, q gentleman interest
ed IN Baltimore yachts, and he had signifed that
he would endeavor to have entered q yacht from
that city. He also stated that they had commu-
nicated with gentlemen down the river connected
with the yacht Hancock. and there was also
probability that she would be entered.
Captain John Berry entered the yacht Eagle,
q foot keel, for the second-class race, and Gap
tain Kenyon entered the COlumbis, with q keel Of
2617 feet, for the second-class race, which, with
four entries at the last meeting, make six entries
for second-class yachts, viz: the Witch Of the
Wave, Mary Jane, Hope, Slipper, Eagle and Co
lumbia. The entry list will remain open until
notice to the contrary is given. The meeting was
adjourned until the evening OF Wednesday, the
2lst instant.
National Republican., 1875-07-16
AT MOUNT VERNON.

Excursion Of Baltimore Sunday School.
The young mems bible class of the Third
English Lutheran church Of Baltimore yester-
day gave an excursion to the tomb Of Washing
ton. A party numbering hundred or more ar
rived in this city about half past eight yesterday
morning, and, after spending an hour pleasantly
in cstctiug glimpses Of the beauty of the city,
proceeded to the foot Of Seventh street and
boarded the steamer Arrow, resigning themselves
to the care Of the genial Captain Frank Hollings.
head. No better day could have been selected
for the trip, as every element seemed to add
something towards perfect enjoyment. Several
of the eXcurslonists gathered in q knot and re-
neved the monotony Of the hour-and-a-half ride
On the arrival Of the party at Mount Vernon,
after visiting the tomb rambling through the old
mansion mansion and nd inspecting the grounds to tnei. sat,
little ricnicking, and dispose of the good things
slowed away in a host of bursting baskets.
The eXcursionists again assembled before de-
parting on the broad verandah which overlooks
the Potomac. few selected singers sang MY
Country, 'Tfs Of Thee in an excellent manner,
BETTING the place The Rev. Uriel Graves the
pastor Of the Third English Lutheran church, de-
livered short address eminently fitted to the oc-
castor. He said that he had some days before
prepared few notes, but, like the Dutchman
who went to sea without his anchor, he had left
HIS notes at home. He needed no notes at that
place, where everything spoke of an irresistible
power. There was nothing, he said, in all those
surroundings that would compare with their own
city:
u
the furniture would not be used in their parlors;
yet all inspired man. He had not known what
power Of imagination he had until he stood be-
fore the tomb Of him who had been ''hrst in war,
first in peace, and first in tho hearts Of his coun
trymen." 1t had seemed to him that the great
hearted Washington would come forth to greet
them.
These walls held their sacred memories for the
things to which they pointed back. There never
had been a man like Washington; not because
there never could be, but because no one sought
to be like him. He had left behind him, not foot
steps in the sand. but powerful impressions.
Standing under that old portico, he implored God
TO inspire the young men, and even the old men,
with the spirit of Washington.
He said that he would leave the sacred place
with q determination to love his contry better.
If he could do anything to make the country
greater be was determined to do IT, or aught In
his power to make more glorious this Union, one
and indiyisible. After the conclusion Of DR..
Graves remarks the excurslonists wended their
way down to the boat at the wharf, and placed
themselves, with light hearts and baskets, once
more in the charge of Captain HolIlngshead.
The return to this city was enlirened, as was the
down trip, by the singers Of the party. The boat
arrived at the wharf o little after o'clock, and
the party left for Baltimore at I, after a very
enjoyable day.
National Republican., 1875-07-16
BRIGHrwooD PARK.
TrOtting Race Yssterday-Honsst John the
Winner,

Winner.
Yesterday afternoon there was quite a full at
tendance at Brightwood Park to witness the
two new candidates: for turf fame. As origin
ally arranged the entries were John, by Chris.
Harper; Geo. T, by A. 7. Whiting, and Buck
skin, by Chas. T. Yoder; mile heats, three in
five, for purse Of $500, the National Association
to add 800. Before the start the bets were not
very numerous, but what few there were were in
favor Of Honest John. At the hour set for the
start, 4SO, the judges, Messrs. A. Grey, L. B.
Cutler and Chas. Hays, ascendei the stand and
called the horses up. 1t was then announced
that George 7. had been withdrawn and George
Jillsrd substituted for him. Harper drove his
own horse, Allan Dorsey, Jfllard, and Mr. Yo-
der, Buckskin. After scoring several times they
got good start, and after an exciting race John
came in winner Time, 2441&. The second heat
was repetition of the first, the time beiog ex.
actly the same. In the third heat JIllard was
the winner in 24e, and he also won the fourth ia
24gZ.
. This made things look lively. Four heats had
been trotted, and the horses were two each. Peo-
pie who had been holding back now began to offer
big odds that Jilard would win, and In many
cases found takers, When the animals were
called up for the fifth heat John looked little
tired, but Harper said he could trot twenty more
heats and not hurt him. They got the 20 IN good
shape, and trotted the mile prettily, amid an ex-
citement on the part Of the audience which could
hardly have been augmented by larger attend
were nearly even, and they came down well to-
gether until about the distance pole, when under
the whip John made a final effort, and came In
winner by length. Time, 2:5l.
The race wasa close and exciting one, and It Is
probable neither party viii be satisfied with the
result until another trial is had.