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, 1875-10-17

There has recently been considerable rivalry
between the various classes Of tho University
all Of which grew ont Of q proposition made that
one Of them, initiating the enterprise OF the
class OF "a, which donated to the museum the
skeleton OF the largest elephant in the country,
should purchase the skeleton Of the immense
whale which was exhibited at the Exposition, and
place 1t in the museum az companiou-piece to
the elephant, and q memorial Of their greatness
Some Of the members OF the junior class we're
sager to accept this proposition, but were over
ruled By the more senslble members, who argued
that 5000 would be expended much more wisely
lu the erection Of gymnasium. So the field
waa left clear to the Sophomoras, who are as
happy as butterflies over their new purchase,
and havs Pledged their books and bed-clothes
to pay off the debt. Tho whale WAS
brought from Georgia, and is . very fne speci-
men, and has been safely placed in the nuseuna.
and it is probable that g 900 will soon be raised
by the students for the purpose of providing
themselves with this useful institution.
TIE FIRST METHODIST.
Prot. Fisk, Principal Of the Preparatory De-
parlment, has been chosen to act as tempo
rary pastor OF the First Methodist Church
until ths appointment, which was left vacant
by the Conference, is supplied. The position
is considered Of such importance to the church
that It will undoubtedly bs filled BY transfer from
be conducted By tho llev. DR.. F. D. Hemenwny
and the Rev. ". H. Daniels.
MISCELLANY.
Ths choir OF tho First Methodist Church,
under the direction Of Mr.. O. e. Merwio, is
doing very good work. Last weeks concert was
such pronounced SUCCESS that the subject OF
giving an oratorio during the holidays has been
agitated, and the idea will probably be carried
out.
The ladies' lecture course Was opened auspi-
- rf.r
whose lecture Was . rich intellectual treat. The
next in the course will be given by HRS. Julia
Ward Howe Tuesday evening.
The Univerd1ty alumni attending the Gn1rett
Blbllcal Institute havo organized literary so
clety among themselves, which viii meet at
Heck Hall FEday evenings.
TIE Davis street sewer is progressing favor
ably.
The Village TrusteAs meet Tuesday evening.
Rob Morris, Ill. D.. delivered his cele-
brated address upon Tho Holy Land under
the Light of Freemasonry," " before Eyans LODGE
Thursday evening.
J. P. Clarkson and family will soon return to
Evanston to spend the winter.
The Rev. c. s. Abbott leaves tomorrow for
months visit to Philadelphia.
Mr. J. II. Avery and family return to the city
for the winter this week.
Mr. E. Haskin has returned from his visit to
Florida.
The Rev. +. L. Chapel delivers Al address at
Alton this week.
The Rev. 8. Paine was given . farewell recep-
tion Friday evening, by the congregation Of the
Second Methodist Church which he leaves to 20
to Aurora airs Paine received ve!l-Glled
purse as slight token Of esteem from her
friends.
Robert Coltyer visited Evanston Tuesday eran-
ing TO hear Mr. FleIds lecture.
Mr. G. c. Conkey. of the Minneapolis Tribune,
is visiting his brother, Mr. L. ". Conksy. Mr.
C. is enjoying his brids4 tour. .
, 1875-10-17

Special Correspondence Of The Chicago Tribune
WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, Oct l6.-The most import an
event Of the week in social circles WAS the mar
riage Of Miss Isabella Cory, Of this city. to Mr
j. l.. Stewart, Of Council Bluffs. Ia, which
took place At the residence Of the BRIDES father
Dr.. B. s. Cory. On Tuesday. Mr. Stewart is re.
ported to be prominent business msu, and
quite wealthy. Tie bride is we'll known iu this
city, having been brought up here, aud By her
amiable disposition She won golden opinions
from all with whom she WAS acquainted. The
happy couple left on the evening train for their
future home at Council Bluffs. with the best
wishes Of all attending them.
RELIGIOUS.
E. s. Wells, Esq, OF Lake Forest. delivered sn
address last Sunday evening at the Methodist
being union service. the attendance Was very
large.
The Rev. Rufus Apelthorpe will occupy the
pulpit OF the Congregational Church this morn-
ing and evening.
OF the Baptist Church to-day.
The Rev. c. F. Coolbsugh late Of Minneapolis,
MIMI. has accepted call to the Episcopal
Church in this city.
IN GENERAL.
The old settlers meeting At McHenTY on
Thursday was very largely attended by residents
pleasant. The three oxen we're roasted never
theless. and partaken Of by q great number.
The Hon. John Wentworth addressed number
who had assembled in the Universaiist Church.
ugon matters pertaining to olden times. The
music for the occasion was furnished by the
Glen Flora Band. Of this place, and band
from Woodstock.
The Torrent Fire Company ara to have an
other grand ball about the LIST Of November.
At the meeting OF the Common Council last
Monday evening it Was decided to build capa-
cious tank 1t the artesisn we'll, with pipes lead
ing therefrom connecting the different cisterns.
btfe-piugs are to be put in at convenient dis
tances.
A Republican convention Waa held at Liberty
vile yesterday, to nominate candidate for
County Treasurer and County Surveyor. At
the present writing the nominees are not known,
but Will probably be Phillipa and Whitney. the
Peoples candidates, ana present incumbents-
Marlioo's performance at Phoenix Hall on Fri
day evening vas Witnessed by good!y number.
affected with the epizootic although in milder
form than three years ago.
, 1875-10-17
RACINE.
TIE METHQpI6TS.


special Correspondence of TAe chicaoo 11iouna
RACINE, H., Oct. 16.-The Conference OF the
Methodist church brethren has been in session
during the past week some 500 clergymen be-
ing in attendance. Our streets have rather
Puritanical appearance when the whistle blows
.for chicken J" sombre, stately divines predomi-
nate among the many hungry ones hu1rying
hither and thither for relief TOR tho inner man.
One of their number, who was staying at Mr.
Winship's, lost his reason, aud terrified his
friends BY his mad rawlings. Medical attendance
Was summoned, and the unfortunate man sent
home.
The propeller Merchant, which has been
aground on Racine Reef for nearly two weeks,
has been abandoned by her owners. No hope il
entertained that the luckless craft caa be saved.
The pumps employed to free the hold make no
impression whatever, the rent in the bottom
being 30 grest that the water obbs and flows
with the action Of the lake. It seems q pity
that such q splendid vessel should 90 to pieces
as it undoubtedly will during the first heavy
storm.
On Wednesday night lumber-ba1ge in tow Of
the propeller PANE sprung q leak, and was aban-
doued near Racine Point. The crew ran it
ashore for safety, and on Thursday it WAS towed
into the harbor BY the tug Wetzel. The cargo
Of lumber was saved intact, but it Was only the
load that kept the barge atloat.
Tho arteslan well recently completed is
grand SUCCESS, and reflects credit on the energy
Of the projectors. It ia one Of the finest in the
State, having q fow Of about 3o0 gallons per
rninute which is forced to an altitude Of about
100 feet
improvements are still going on, both among
our manufac ctusers and In the way OF education.
Mitchell, Lewis l. Co. have leased the Falvev
property for term OF years, and intend putting
in new machinery to complete their facilities for
the manufacture Of spring wagons The new
McMypn Academy is fast approaching compile
ton. and tho Colonel will probably get into il by
the list OF December or theteabouts.
A little tiff " took place the other night in
tbs elevator, between the Comanche Chief of the
tug and = mob OF harbor-roughs. They were
getting the batter of Jack, when George Dob
son, engineer. hearing the disturbance, snatched
mp hand-spike and rushed in and rescued
Jack, who now NeaIB Roman nose in CON-
memoration Of the occasion.
PERSONAL.
The Rev. J. P. Sawin prea:has his farewell
sermon to-day, preparatory to q permanent To-
cation in Janesvllle as pastor Of the First Con-
gregationai Church, one of the largest OF
that order in the State. Mr. saWin will
carry away the regrets OF 3 large
circle Of friends OF all denominations his labors
here have been jealous and successful in
marked degree
B. g. Baker and wife left the city last week
for visit IN the Eastern States.
Mrs. M. B. Erakine and daughter started on a
Western tour last week, which will exteud
through Colorado. and up and down the Pacific.
Miss Lucy Weld, OF Lyndonvll1e. n. T., is in
our city, the guest Of Mrs. Beebe.
, 1875-10-17

Wisconsin street is noF fully paved, and is =
credit to the city.
Sscoud aud Fourth Wards pew school building
will accommodate 600 pupils.
Tt2ck-lAying on Spring street has progressed
ss far IA Seventh street. Tho route Dialects to
Wells street low enough down TO leave plenty Of
ground Tor rapid rlelghil-g.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
New Hampshire.

The republican triumph in New Hamp,
shire is assured, and as Lincoln said al
Baltimore it is " big thing" for what
ever it may lack in completeness, as to
decisive majorities, it is great triumph
that they have made net gain on the
popular vote of over 5000, and have Sc
cured the State government for the year
ensuing by any majority or plurality. II
shows that the people are not yet ready
to trust party whose leaders are so
many of them acting as wet nurse to re-
store as far as practicable, the power OF
the old secession element over both the
country and their former slaves. Many
of the old union democrats do not hest
tate to express their dissatisfaction at the
course of their leaders.
The details of the election in New
Hampshire are that the democrats elect
two Congressman and the republicans
one. The council will stand 8 democrats
and 2republicans. The House will have
from 8 to 10 republican majority. In
the Senate republicans and 5 democrats
are elected, and 2 districts no choice
In these two last districts the republican
candidates will be finally elected, giving
republican majority in the Senate.
The legislature will also elect the gov
ernor and other State officers thus giving
the republicans the State government
Cheney, the republican candidate for
governor, has plurality over Roberts,
democrat, of 122. The majority in the
State against the democrats is S76.
This includes returns from the whole
State. The total vote is 79,202,
the highest ever thrown in the State.
Well done New Hampshire The old
Granite State gives no encouragement to
disorder in the reconstructed states, much
less to murder and assassination.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

GROUP DIsARMED OF RS TERRoRs. -
The croupy cough-so alarming to the
ear and so dangerous to life-to which
children are subject, may be Immediately
relieved by administering a dose of
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND
TAR. When given to child who seems
to be choking under the effects of a
spasmodic and husky cough, the effect is
electrical, as many mother will testify.
In fact there is no affection of the throat
or the lungs, short of the actual disor.
ganization of the tissues and membranes,
which it will not cure.
PIKE's ToorHAcus DRoPs-Cure in one minute.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

PETERsoN's JoURNAL.-This maya
zine has made for itsega place in the
current literature of the day, and fills it
well. 1t is gotten up in such plain,
sensible way, with an unpretending ex-
terror, which enables the publishers to
give their moneys worth inside It
is eminently adapted for car and steam
boat reading. having noserials; every ar
tiele is complete The light reading is
fresh, bright and entertaining and to
those wishing the stronger meat such ar.
ticles as the "The Drying up of the
Seas" " The true Financial Policy" DC.
viii prove sufficiently instructive as well
as speculative. II. Peterson & Co, 800
Walnut St, Philadelphia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
Large Fire at Montpelier
LOSS OVER 1000.

Two destructive fires prevailed in
Montpelier on Friday morning of last
week. The first fire started on Main
street between II and / o'clock in the
second story of the building occupied by
J. ID. Clogston, hardware, and burnt the
buildings occupied by Peck and Cum
mings and Barrows and Peck. The sec
ond fire started at about o'clock, on
State street and was more disastrous. Ii
broke out in the rear Of the provision
store of 0. Daley, and extended east,
burning the stores of Ira S. Town, jewel
er, the clothing store of G. l.. Nichols
Wilson & Co.'S drug and medicine store,
and the office of J. A. Page, State Treas
urer; and west, burning the large brick
building of Erastus Hubbard, the jewel
ry store of A. A. Mead, the book store
of I. G. Phinney, the millinery store O
w. A. Boutwell,, a barber shop, sho,
shop and tailor shop. The second storie
of these buildings were all occupied
with lawyers offices, dental office, tn,
clothing and store of S. G. Woolson &
Co. The buildings on State street are
total loss. They were owned by L. G
Hubbard, Ira S. Town, c. w. Storrs
Erastus Hubbard, F. +. Smith, w. A
Boutwell, and Eli Ballou. The fire wa
the most serious that ever occurred il
that place.
The total loss in both fires is estimated
to exceed $4,000, on which there is al
insurance of some $4,000 Of which 81
900 is in the Vermont Mutual.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
Judge Poland and Arkansas.

Judge roland ana Arkansas.
Mr., Poland's argument was elaborate
and more than unusually effective. anC
added to the debt which the country Ger
tainly owes him for his recent course il
regard to the republican southern policy
The passage of this resolution, we hope
will prevent any complication in Arkan
sas 1t is, in effect, an instruction to tn,
president to refrain from giving any sup
port to the pretentions of Brooks Ne,
York Times.
Judge Poland opened the debate after
the recess, and in really great speech =
a speech which produced conviction and
did what very few speeches in Congress
do, changed votes, presented the ques
ton in all its aspects. As chairman Of
the committee and author of the non-in.
reference resolution, he closed the de
bate and carried the day..-Neac Yorl
Herald.
Judge Poland's last official act is one
with which he may be proud to end his
career in congress, which is, on the
whole, unexceptionably honorable. AT
a period when partisan and personal con-
siderations seem to govern the actions
of so many men in political life, it is es-
pecially gratifying to see a man rise
above the low plane on which the most
OF his party associates stand and at the
same time display an ability and infu-
ence sufficient to carry his party with
him, even against its will That is Just
what Judge Poland, ably seconded by
his associates of the majority of the Ar
kansas committee, has done
The scene was very impressive one
as viewed from the gallery. In the CEN
ter OF it stood Judge Poland, always a
striking figure, and especially so tonight
as he lowered above the black mass of
men about him. As he passed from one
point of his subject to another it became
more and more apparent that he was
winning the house to his side. His re-
ference to the character of the men who
were pressing for Brooks recognition,
beginning with the Rev. Gov. Brooks,
who, he said, went through the state in
the canvass of 1872 like a red cross. and
to that model judge who he had heard
was known among profane men as
I" Poker Jack, were particularly happy,
and again and again put the house in a
roar of laughter. His arguments were
compact, directed in every case to the
point he was describing and wholly un-
answerable. In closing Mr.. Poland re-
ferred indirectly to the prevalent report
that other influences than those of a par
tlsan character were operating against
the resolution. To those who were in
fiuenced by the lower and baser motives
he would not speak, They had no right
here.
Judge Poland's speech is universally
admitted, both by friends and opponents,
to have been by far the most effective
speech made on the floor of the house
this session. After Judge Poland closed,
he atonce called for a vote on Mr.. Wards
substitute. Mr., Butler complained that
he had been given no time, Judge Po-
land replied that he could say nothing
to the members in public speech which
he had not already said to them in pri-
vate.-Tfibuae Washington Cor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
: The widow of Gerritt Smith di

- The widow of Gerritt Smith died
at Peterboro, n. y, on the 9th inst.
A witness in a Catskill law Office de-
scribed the poverty of field Of corn as
follows: "The crop was so stunted and
short that the toads could sit on their
launches and pick bugs off the tasseIs !"
A country youth, who desired to
know how to become rich, sent a quar-
ter in answer to an advertisement and
received the following valuable receipt !:
Increase your receipts and decrease
your expenditures.
A boy about II years old knocked
al the door of house in Detroit. and
when the lady appeared he said: "There'll
be boy around here pretty soon to clean
your walk, but don't give him the lob
His names jim; he's cross eyed and he
blows up cats with powder-snaps. I'll
be here with my partner pretty soon. We
goto Sunday school, never sass our moth.
ers, and we are going to give half the
money to the grasshopper sufferers -
The job was saved for him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

The Grange movement has taken a
very strong hold in Vermont. An eff
fort, has, it is stated, been made to use
the organization for an attack on the
railroads of this State. But SO far it
has failed, the chief attention being turn
ed to the economic uses to which the
Patrons organization has been so widely
applied. This seems to be the more di.
rect aim of the New England Grange
Boston Nelrs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

The publishers of New York city are
moving against the fraud of the new
postal law, doubling the rates on tran
sient newspapers, magazines, dc. We
hope they will succeed, for more pro-
voking piece of legislative aceidency,
was never put through the closing hours
of needless congress.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

STOP THAT C0UGH.-There is no pulmonary
complaint which nr. Morris Syrup Of Tar. Wild
Cherry and Horehound will not cure, greatly re-
lieye. AS specific for Coughs. Colds. Asthma. and
Bronchitis cure for GROUP and preventive OF Con.
sumption il has no equal 1t is invaluable in Sore
Throat and HOarseness, strengthens and clears the
voice of speakers and singers. Takes away all the
distress of WH00PING COUGH. Contains no OPT,
UNI or other dangerous drug and is pleasant TO take
Trial bottles 10 cents. Try one and be convinced.
Q. II. Woods, sole agent for Bellows Falls +. w,
Pierce, sole agent for Chester. Morris Heritage,
Proprietors. Philadelphia. spn-l-l3
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

New POSTAGE LAw.-The new post.
age law on miscellaneous or third class
matter, transient newspapers and other
printed matter, &c, is one cent per ounce
or fraction thereof instead of for two
ounces, as formerly, and all should gov.
ern themselves accordingly. The ex.
press companies lobbied this through on
the ground that it was interfering with
their business, and it is claimed did not
intend to hit transient newspapers and
magazines, but the wording of the law
is such as to include them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
GEEDS AND PLANTS.

q. &. The true Cape Cod Cranberry, best
sort for Upland, Lowland, or Garden,
~ by mail prepaid, 81 per 100, IS per 1000.
All the new, choice Strawberries and Peaches. A
priced Catalogue Of these and all Fruits. Ornament
al Trees Eyergreens, shrubs. Bulbs, Roses Plants,
&c and FIRES Il FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS
the choicest collection in the country. with all nov
elites, will be sent gratis any plain address. 25
sorts Of either Flower Garden, Tree, Fruit, Ever
green, or Herb SeeIs for 81 100, sent by mail, pre-
paid. WHOLESALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE. Agents Wanted.
b. N, WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and Seed
Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Established 1852.
q-l4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

- Perhaps the most ridiculous phase
of opposition to the Civil Rights bill
took place in Montgomery, Ala, recent
", where a white minstrel troupe re-
fused admittance 10 two colored men to
witness the performance, Mock negroes
denying genuine ones the poor privilege
of seeing themselves initiated This is
too rich.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

PETERsoN's MAGAzINE.-The April
number, as usual, is ahead of all other
magazines in coming to time" 1t is not
too much to say that this magazine is the
best for the price, (only two dollars, postage
free to be found. 1t includes among its
contributors such writer's as Mrs. Ann S.
Stephens, Mrs. R. H. Davis, F. Hodgson
Burnett, Jeanne t. Gould, Frank Lee
Benedict, Mrs Jane G. Austin, and a
host of others. Its engravings are Oh
steel; its workable department is in
valuable, as also are the receipts fol
cooking, the hints for the sick room,
&c, making valuable periodical fol
an exceedingly small sum of money
Published by Charles j. Peterson, 800
Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM
ID R. o. NJ. GEO RGE
OF BELLOWS FALLS. VT.
DR.. S. W. sMYTHi

DR.. S. W. sMYTHi
Dear Sir II am pleased to learn that Won :.
template extending your visit in Bellows Fan, :.
time longer. have known of your suece,s folb.
ment in number Of cases of oatarrah and D.,
ness, as well as diseases of the eye. | hope,b,
tension of visit among US will prove a suee.s
yourself as well as to the afflicted ones who en,,
you. wish here to thank you personally 70, >.
kind and skillnl treatment of my little daups..
eyes. Her case was Of no common occurrence !,
feel that none but the skilful oculist could 1.
succeeded as we'll in the case as you have don,
Yours Truly, o. NJ. GEOpe,|
Bellows Falls, Vt, Feb, 9Th, 1875
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

"A short time since a noble savage
came to certain agent in the northern
part of Iowa to procure some whiskev
for a younger warrior who had been bit
ten by rattlesnake. Four quarts -
repeated the agent, with surprise "as
much as that!' Yes f" replies the
Indian four quarts-snaks very big"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

Parties can easily see the advantage Of my agency
Ii person has house store or farm to sell or to
rent through he brings IT 10 the notice Of those
seeking tr lst this property and those wishing TO
buy or htTei IN the same way can readily find what
they want. and all the particulars about IL. There
by both parties their objects in the easiest
and cheapest manner possible.
THOSE SEEKING PLACES, WHETHER
FARMS dwellings, stores tenement rooms By
iying EARLY can have their choice so il q
person contemplates changing his quarters and j
nave nothing on my list that exactly suits him. il
might be well to let me know " hat he wants, and
the chances are / can help him get il.
have in charge various kinds Of property. !
shall publicly mention some Of them occasionally,
and shah vary the list occasion Offers, but don't
depend upon the list call and see for yourself
good chance.-a place Of so acres, mostly tillsge
land. fine cottage dwelling, nearly new, carriage
house. barn, &c Place from 70 10 30 tons nay
Only miles rom Bellows Falls miles from West
minister Depot, Owner will sell low for cash, Or
EXCHANGE FOR GOOD VILLAGE PROPERTY
IN BELLOWS FALLS. l KNOW here is a good
bargain for some one,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
9slluws falls Jimss,
BELLOWS FALLS, MAR. 10. 1876.

The Senate, which has been convened
in special session, since the adjournment
of Congress. it is expected will adjourn
this week.