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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09
Calais Items.

The school in District Number q, In this
town. closed Que week ago last friday pleasant
term of eleven weeks The following are the
names of pupils having no absences Hattie
Wells, Jessie st. Clair, Ethel Eastman, Bertha
Goodoll Blanche Gooden Herbert Wells, Her
bert Eastman and Walter Eastman The rest Of
the pupils had but few absences, with no cases Of
hardness or dismissal The school wa. taught by
Miss Clara J. Kenaston aud was ON the whole q
happy term. Miss kenastou has been retained
for the fall term. The Sahbath-school connected
with The Christian church has for several years
been steadily increasing in number. and interest
and Is now In an unusually prosperous condition
It's success Is mainly due TO the untring labors Of
the pastor in it, behalf, and b. him are due the
thanks Of the people for sustaining regular ser
vices throughout the year and from the benefits
arising from quiet, moral and chufch.gong
community Through years Of Encouragement
lac has been casting his bread on the waters and
after many day. society j. reaping the harvcsts
of his abors The schools at East and West
Calais are 10 unite with those at Woodbury., IN
basket picnic, to be held ON the grounds Of 4.
Holt, to-day "Wednesday Aside from remarks
by the pastors and superintendent Of the Schools
Christian Endeavor, in Brooklyn, ~ g., is ex-
pected TO be present The music will be under
the direction Of Mr. George Foster, Of Brooklyn,
who was one Of the founders Of the first sabbath
school in town. Mr.. Foster will he assisted by
the united talent Of the different schools also by
quartctto from DR. fgglestous church no
pains will be spared 10 make this occ,sion
thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial aud gen
eral good time H. sure 20 be the result Every
body is invited The few remaining democrats
in town are whispering round concerning re-
formed meus club 'lath for 1llncks, Hen
den and rfom." Every sensible man wishes
them success. They surely need one bad enough
... Walter Fuller is fast gaining the well de
served reputation Of being the best edged tool
manufacturer in the county lie runs a shop
just south Of the blacksmith shop at Konts Cor
ner, and there makes cutlery a speciality ont Of
five hundred blades which hc has made within
the past few months, every one has proved eS-
ceptionally good. and those who have entrusted
their work To him have universal, found il b. he
Of the very best quality
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09
Our state Finances.

On calling at the Office Of the State Treasurer
we have been kindly furnished with the following
statistics Of the receipts and expenditures oi that
office during the fiscal year ending july 30tl'
state ~ Vermont IN drcnHaf am g. Pam TfffHffFt
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

It will be observed that the bonded indebtedness
Of the state has been reduced thirty-two thousand
dollars, and the interest on the same class OF In
debtednoss Is two thousand six hundred and forts
two dollars and fifty cents less than for the pre-
ceding year
The present resources Of the state exceed the
nominal liabilities by seyenty-two thousand nine
hundred and seven dollars and eleven cents but
1t should be remembered that the sum Of one hun
dred and thirty-iye thousand FIVE hundred dol
lars which is known as the " Agricultural College
Fund, is deposited with the State Treasurer, and
only the yearly interest ON this amount eight
thousand one hundred and thirty dollars will
probably ever be called for. Adding this sum 70
the excess Of resources, gives Us two hundred and
eight thousand four hundred and seven dollars
and eleven cents !; should h. remembered, how
ever, that ont OF this sum is TO be paid one hun
bred thousand dollars bonded debt which falls
due December let, 1876 as well as the legislative
and ordinary expenses Tor the coming year
The exhibit is an exceedingly hattering one,
and the state Is greatly to be congratulated upon
the condition Of is finances Il speaks better
than words Of ours could Do Vt the careful. intel
ligent management OF those charged with the col
lection and disbursement Of our money Would
that eyery state In the l'nion could make STD good
a showing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

flRE Al WEST BURKE SATURDAY. afternoon
two children Of John NJ Smith, residing in West
Birke having secured some matches, slipped into
the barn adjoining the house, and went overhead
To amuse themselves by lighting them They
had been gone but few minutes when the elder
ran ont and said the barn was afire. The
younger child, caught by the fire spreading
through the hay was unable 10 escape aud was
burned TO death, the trunk and part Of the head
only remaining unconsumed The flames soon
spread TO the house. The adjacent house aud
barn of llillman Water next caught FIRE. and
for the time being it seemed that the whole
village would he swept away lyndonyille and
st. Johnsbury were asked for aid The former
place speedily sent two carloads Of shop hand.
and laborers, and at the latter place an engine,
hose cart and ladder company were loaded on
cars ready TO be drawn by the north mail almost
due Through the efficiency Of the help from
lyndonville who brought buckets and formed a
line 10 the water, hull in the breeze and the de
struction of a house belonging to Morris Vance,
the flames were stayed, and aid from st. Johns
bury was not required. Total loss about five
thousand dollars; insurance ON both houses,
two thousand two hundred dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

suicmE-A woman by the name Of Mrs Ben
SON. living ON lee river, in Jericho committed
'me'de' Sunday, by hanging by means of
strategy she sent her husband 10 a neighbours on
an erand, To be gone about two hours During
mus time she procured rope and going mp stairs
'uV' a room containing stoye-ppe hole to the
room below, she lowered one end Of the rope To
'he room below and fastened the other TO a stick
plAeed horizontally across the hole, after which
sue went down stairs and dressing herself foI
"urlal, committed the act by standing in a chair
ana placing the rope about her neck tightly. She
then pushed the chair away with her feet and 81
huhg herself A letter was found which she had
written, stating that II possible she would like Il
ue buried that day, Sunday. She Is supposed
p" have been insane for some time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

WEST BERLIN ricnics Notwithstanding the
turd heat seem to have been in order of late
and pleasant one in the sugar place " the late
Samuel Wright in West Berlin, was enjoyed ON
Friday last by the scholars who have attended
school In District No a. together with their pa
rents and friends, the whole affair being under
the auspices of the teacher Miss Bell Cmm, who
has won alike the confidence Of the pupils, com
mittee aud all interested in the welfare Of the
school. number Of well selected pieces and di-
logues We're listened To, and the scholars are de-
serving Of much praise for the prompt clear man
ner in which all were said, proving that they
had been well instructed in elocuton. few
compositions well written and read by some Of
the older pupils then followed, after which came
the closing address by Miss Chandler, which be-
spoke feelings Of friendship between teacher and
scholars. Then all were invited to tables that
were provided with much that was tempting
when partaken Of, the audience witnessed the dis
trlbuton Of presents from well laden tree il not
by imitation Of Santa Claus" Thus passed the
hours speedily, and all held that 1t was an en-
ioyable occasion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

MoRRi-yILLE.- The Modocs received % chal-
lenge from the Centennial- OF Hydepark 10 play
match game Of ball, but could not. ON account
of their playing with the Mount Mansfield base
ball club Of stowe. .. H. G. Fisk and wife are
here on a visit The men and boys have got a
foot hall with which TO spend their leisure hours
.... Ex-Governor Hendeearrived here from Wash
ington last Thursday to visit his many friends
....A company from Stowe came 10 this village
last Friday night about eleven clock, with sleigh
bells and horns to scare the natives Good for
them The Rough and Ready is a nine that is
going 10 beat the Modocs If Mike pitches j.
C. Robinson went u Waterbury Tuesday TO meet
his brother with the remains Of Mis- smith, his
mother-in-law. Her remains were taken 70 John
son for interment There will be sabbath
school picnic in connection with the Congrega-
tional church on the ramp ground next Saturday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

RoNHuRy.-Of the scholars attending school in
the united districts No. in this town, and No 3
IN Brookield, having no absent or uirdy marks
were Aura Smith, Jennie Freeman, Ellen Ban-
chard, Jennie Steele, Ebm Blanchard, Eddie Pope
Addie Blanchard, Nellie Blanchard Perley Ban-
ohard Those without tardy marks were Ada
Smith, rerley blanchard Nellie Blanchard,
Mahon Steele, Addie Blanchard Eddie Pope, FL
bra Blanchard, Jennie Steele, Ellen blanchard,
Jennie Freeman Aura Smith, Paul Duphaney
Fred Blanchard, Sarah Smith. Emma Duphaney,
Lucy ladd, Myrta Edison, Jennie smith, George
Warduor Jones Steele, Frank Allen, Fred Pope
Those absent one day each: Ada smith, Mary
Brlley, Alahlon Steele Those absent two days
each Paul Duphaney, Fred blanchard The
teacher desires 10 express her sincere thanks to
the parents for their interest and cooperation in
securing this record and to ere, scholar for gen.
tlemany and adylke conduct shown On an oc-
casiOns
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

rnorrE Cornr The following business was
transacted ia the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending August 7th.
1876 August ISIS. G. b Persons estate adj
ministr.tion account allowed Sylvia Mcknight
and J.. u Gould's estates, commissioners reports
returned August ith Benjamin Porter ertate,
application for license % sell real estate referred
10 August 18th. August jth-John Gibbs estate,
application for license 10 sell real estate referred
to August 2Hh Abigail Riders estate admins
traton account referred 10 August 18th T. & and
T. 5 Clarks guardianship, John B. Sabens guar
dian Minors french- guardianship, \ T. Averin,
guardian, q PAWS estate administration ac-
count allowed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

Prosper PARK rRorrfNG The August meet
ing Of the Prospect Park Driving Association
comes oil Tuesday and Wednesday, the 18th and
18th instant- The programme is full one and
announces that ON the frst day there viii be two
races -one for horses that never beat two-tifty
with purse OF three hundred dollars aud one
Tor horses that never beat two-thrty-six, with a
purse Of four hundred dollars. ON the second
day there will be- three minute race, with a
purse Of three hundred dollars, two-forty race
with purse Of four hundred dollars; and a free
for-all race, with purse II six hundred dollars
Half fare viii be charged ou the Central Vermont
and Wells River railroads, and those Interested in
speed will be well entertained. Two thousand
five hundred dollars have been expended in fitting
up the grounds, and the track Is by far the best
in the state. Good seats have been pat up for
tie accommodation Of those attending.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

SUPREME Corm The annual term Of the SUI
prene Court for Washington county was begun
In this town on Tuesday morning Judge Barrett
presided, and Judges Royce Ross and Powers sit
with him The docket contains fory-one cases
among them the noted case Of Freeman Bixby u.s.
Montpelier and St Johnsbury Railroad Company,
which was continued To the general term in Oc-
tober The following cases We're heard yester-
day Almim Royce u.s. James NanDeusen; Wal
ter Fuller ,s J. Eddy; Leonard Macon rs town of
Berlin Joseph A Wing as. Harvey Chapman
David W Folsom Is David C. Conner, executor,
Moses l.. Howard rs. Lorenzo Black Joseph $
Dodge aud wife rs. D. W Dudley The session
will last all the week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

CNnor-ReN. Mr.. Grant addressed the people
at the congregational church last sabbath A. 49,.
in behalf Of the freedmen Of the Sonth, after
which u collection was taken. Mr. Charles
Howe and family, formerly ofthis town, but now
OF Malzomania, Miss are visiting their friends in
this place. Also Joseph McDunee, Esq, Of Chi
cago, H., Is visiting his brother Friedrich Nc
Dnnee in this village The potato bug up t.
this time has done no great amount Of damage.
The hay crop is nearly all secured farmers
generally agree that full an average crop ha.
been cut. Crops Of all kinds never looked bet
ter. Mr. Myers has bought ont the blacksmith
business in this village OF Mr. Marcott, and is
carrying on a good streak OF business Mr. Mar
colt has rented the custom shop Of the carriage
company, where he intends carrying on business
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

fmfs The hotel, liyde'- store and office at
Hydeyille, were entirely destroyed By fire Satur-
day night The Ere broke out about eleven
oclock and was evidently the work Of an incen-
sand dollar.
A clearinghouse together with shed and
horse barn, ON the 5 H. Lathe place in West
Charleston, Orleans county, abont two and one
bali miles from that village, was burned On Tues
day afternoon Of last week. The house belonged
tn the Daniel Webster estate, and was occupied by
Charles Warboys
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

WEST roi~HAM-lhe blacksmith shop Of Tim
sullivan was discovered 90 be on fire las, Friday
but the timely Application ola few pals Of water
soon evtngnshed it. on Thursday morning Of
last week We were greatly surprised to see Til
den and Hendricks hag waving ia the breeze
over our main street 50 quietly had it been IN
furled that no one in our village knew Of the
raising except the person or persons tins engaged
Its dimuuiti,e size and general appearance was
50 ridiculous it caused good deal Of sport for
the Republicans We give a description Of the
rag, that Others may laugh with u.s. The material
is cotton cloth size two by three feet, stripes and
names Of their candidates put ON with brandon
paint, stars minus, the word reform occupying
the corner where the stars should be- The cord
ON which il was hung, sheep twine The demo
Gratis seemed well pleased with It until We had
had our laugh, and then they begun To show dis
pleasure, and some OF them even accused NJ Of
putting it up. We quietly Informed them we did
not belong 10 that party and we think It very
unkind in them as long as We have been lifelong
Republicans to accuse rs ofbeine democrats now
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

THE Orleans County Republican Convention is
TO be held in the court house at Ir,shurgh, ON
Wednesday the I'd Of the present month.
kimhall, Bninard Co., OF West Jay are now
running their tray mandatory on full time
They commenced business last winter in a wilder
ness, and have by constant labor cut down and
manufactured large body OF hard wood trees
into trays, which they find ready sale for in the
market They employ about twenty hands and
are doing thriving business Such enterprises
are much needed la Onr stale
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

TnoNAs IULLEY was drowned In the otter creek
at Brandon, last Thursday afternoon, while bath
ing. His body has been recovered . William
S. Weeks. Esq, Of Clarendon, withdmws his de
elinaton u candidate for assistant Judge OF the
Rutland County Court, aud submits the question
10 a Republican county convention Ia be called
for that uurtn,se
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

BAmu-lhere will be- grand political rally
held here ou Friday evening Of this week at half
past seven oclock The meeting will be held out
Of doors and will be addressed hy Henry Ballard,
Esd, Of burlington, one of the most effective
oamiaign speakers ia NeN England. The Mont
pelier Brass Band will De in attendance special
train viii leave here at seven O'Clock, g.. &c. and
returning reach Montpelier at ten O'Clock Fare
one way let there be a fan attendance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

SHocKiNa OUTRAGE --About four clock sun
day afternoon Henry Gotta, Young lrenchmhn
ia the employ of George Wilkinson, ia Ilydepark,
was hlueberryins on Blueberry ridge, when he
was suddenly seized by two masked ruilans,
thrown down and held, and most brutality mutt
lated lie had a small dog with him who made
great outcry which is supposed To have fright
ened the assailants from the completion Of their
design There is 40 yet no trace OF the perpetm-
tor. 0i the outrage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

oN the 2Gth Of Jaly snow fell on the summit Of
Mount Mansfield to the depth Of two inches
The guests Of the house were treated to maple
sugar waXed on snow that fell that day . sew
eral persons have been arrested on the charge Of
being the perpetrators Of the IIydpark outrage,
but have all been released, as no evidence could
be found against them
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

Nrwnrn Abbie Is Mckford, the teacher Of
French Frances NJ. Mitchell, the teacher Of Orna-
meutal- Prof d. 4 French, the Principal Of the
Musical Department all return to Newbury Sem
mary at commencement Of iall term. Prospects
'goeiieaL over two hundred different students
have been enrolled during the past year Send
Immediately to Professor 5. J.. Eastman A NJ,
Tor a catalogue
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

WArEnnrHY. The remains Of Dr. o ". Drew
were brought from Acton, Massachusetts,. and
buried here last Thursday. DR. Drew an old
resident and prominent citizen, member Of the
Congregational church and successful prac-
titioner in his profession at Waterbury for mum
Der Of years, until about four years ago he re-
moved to live with his daughter at Acton lie
was about eighty three years of age
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

srmor- fnE The fine buildings 10 Berlin,
occupied by Wesley T. sherbume, on what il
known As the ZONES pare near the mouth OF
Jones Brook were totally consumed by fire this
morning, together with hay and grain four hogs
and considerable furniture. The Gre was di.-
covered about half past two o'clock. and In les
than two hours the entire premises were in ashes
The baW considered one Of the very finest in
the county, and the buildiugs were in excellent
condition. There b. no clue A. 70 the origin Of
Che fire Insured for three thousand nine hun
bred and fifty dollars ia the Vermont Mutual
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

WEDNESDAY night last between one and two
o'clock, y. l. Baldwins restaurant and meat
market, in Bradford, was broken open by some
unknown parties, who entered through window
forced open the till and secured some fifteen dol
lars in money and goods. They next attempted
u break into Cyrus H. Curtis restaurant, and
succeeded in forcing the back window, but were
frightened and left, leaving their tools behind
.. Tuesday Of last week considerable interest
and surprise awakened at Bradford 10y the
announcement that |. T.. Foster, OF East Corinth
proprietor Of the hotel and gist mill at that place
had during the night previous suddenly lett for
parts unknown leaving liabilities exceeding ten
thousand dollars behind Farmers, business
men, and Others in the vicinity as well as heavy
firms in Boston, Detroit, Montpelier aud ST
bloomsbury, are losers by his treaehery. All his
property has been seized by an officer, which il Is
estimated will not exceed i've hundred dollars
above mortgages Through the vigilance Of /.
f. Hale, treasurer, Fosters accounts, covering
some thiry-fve hundred dollars, due the Brad
fond savings hank had been previously secured
Wednesday Foster was reported at Chelsea, and
it is alleged that some Of his creditors threaten Ia
prosecute him for securing money OF goods by
false pretence, and a - stem Of fraud aud double
dealing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

ST. JAS BN-rsrE SocnI> The following H.
list OF the officers elected at the last meeting Of
the Montpelier st. Jean Baptiste society Iresi-
deut, b. la,iolette Vce-pre.idcnt, r. De,aute
Mron Corresponding Secretary, I n Ouelet
Treasurer, N. ledoux Assistant Treasurer, g.
Mron Marshal, e. llamel Assistant Marshal
j. Gin,rd. Committee of Visitors, L. lAnderyille,
j. Emoud aud Alex lIamel Committee Of Recep-
ton. llunel. T. Iheuault and l.. Rondeau
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

Restoring Gray Hair
70 il. Natural vitality aud Color.

Advancing years, sleiurt-. cate, disappointment sud
hereditary psseitau 40 he hair gray aud either
of them incline a. .lis4l prunturry.
AYERS HAIR NiGOR. 10y l,ag aud extensive use, has
proven that stops the falling " The Immediately
often renews The growth, AMI always surely restores IT,
color when fadet gray. tstmuat he nutrtye organs
to healthy activity, and preserves both The hair and Its
beauty Tins bri-hy, weak -ekiy hair glossy,
pabe and strengthened Lost hair with lively
presson falling hair rheoei and Established; thin hair
thckeus; and fei hair their original color
lis operation sure and harmless. Il cures danruf heals
all humors, and ke Che salp cuol clean and sof-under
Witch rendition, diseases Of the scalp are impossible
As dressing tot lads, hair, the NiGOR praised IT.
grateful and agreeable perfume aud valued for the
hstIe aud l.hues. vi tone II hnpafta
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-09

JessE II. LEwis, OF Mortified, Mass, was ar
ragned before Charles X. Field, Esq, on the first
Of August, on a complaint charging said Lewis
with administering poison 10 Albert W Deming
at Jamaica, ON the 18th day Of April. 1870 whereby
said Deming lost his life The respondent waived
an examination, and was ordered 10 he committed
to the county Jail at Newfane to await trial before
the county court next September. The following
is a history of the affair at jamaica. The alleged
murderer and his yctin in company with VIII
liam Arlyn, also from Mortified, (who has been
arrested as an aceomplicel worked as lumber
men, driving logs for man named 1root
at Jamica On the day Of Deming's disappear
ance he starte In company with Lewis and Aryn
to come over the mountain from Jamaica. Lewis
had pint OF whiskey, which 1t subsequently
appeared he had druggcd with morphine oh
tanned by him at drug store with tile intention
Of causing Dcmings death Aryn desired a
drink OF the whiskey, but was warned by Lewis
that il would be dangerous 10 drink of h, and
that he had prepared 1t for Deming. The answers
OF Lewis and Arlyn after coming over the noun
tain Ms to the whereabouts of Deming, were IN
satisfactory, aud a search instituted by persons
whose suspicious had been aroused led to the dis
coyery of Demings dead body, lying face upward
In the road. No marks of violence appeared ON
his body, but a post-mortem examination made
after the remains were forwarded 10 Demings
home at Mortified revealed symptoms OF opium
poisoning Various circumstances pointed 10
Lewis as the murderer, and the Massachusetts
State detectives have endeayored for several
months 10 establish conclusive case out of the
evidence remaining.
WIND-Ou COT NTy.