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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-07

mysterlously out OF the foliage? They
are simply masses Of masonry, massive
enough to last for centuries, built of
the hardest black granite, and covered
with white chunam, the purity and
smoothness of which are disfgured by
patches of black fungus-like incrusta-
tons. Towers they scarcely deserve to
be called; for the height of each is
quite out of proportion to it's diameter.
Yhe largest Of the five, built with such
solid granite that the cost of erection
was three laos of rupees, seemed about
forty feet in diameter and not more
than twenty-five feet in height. The
oldest and smallest of the five was con-
structed 200 years ago, when the Para
sees first settled in Bombay, and now
only used by the Modi family. whose
forefathers built it, and here the bones
of many kindred generations are COM
mingled. The next oldest was erected
in 1856, and the other three during the
succeeding century. A sixth tower
stands quite apart from the other. It
is square in shape and only used for
persons who have suffered death for
heinous crimes. The bones of convict
ed criminals are never allowed to min
gle with those of the rest of the commu-
nifty.
But the strangest feature in these
strange, unsightly structures, SO incon-
gruously intermlxed with graceful cy-
presses and palms, exquisite shrubs,
and gorgeous flowers, remains to be
described. Though wholly destitute of
ornament, and even Of the simplest
moulding, the parapet of each tower
possesses an extraordinary coping,
which instantly attracts and iascinates
the gaze. 1t is a coping formed, not
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-07

SIS, O37.
The NATURAL AGE OF FRUIT TREES
1t seems to be common belief that
there is no limit to the natural age of
apple trees. But this is certainly
mistake. We know that the peach tree
usually fails to be profitable at twelve
to fifteen years of age, and the cherry
and peach tree usually fails only twenty
to thirty years; the pear, in favorable
circumstances, forty to fifty years-in
rare cases much longer time; so, also,
the apple tree has it's natural limit; and
although, like mans life, the duration
of the period of health and visor varies
greatly according to constitution, nur-
ture, climate, ETC., its approaching ter
minatlon is clearly indicated by signs
of debility and disease. On very deep
and favorable soils, and where the trees
are not damaged by severity of climate, ,
apple orchards are occasionally found
bearing fair crops of fruit at eighty to
one hundred years of age, but these
are nearly as rare as their owners to
live SO long. Very few soils are OF the
best kind for an orchard, and every
where our climate is too warm or at
times too cold for the best health Of the
trees. Injury by severe cold blacken-
ing all the wood, / am convinced, is a
very common cause of the premature
failure of orchards; but starvation, in
consequence of exhaustion of the soil,
is still more common, and this is more
difficult matter to remedy than most
people suppose, especially when the
trees have attained full-bearing size.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
Boston Produce Market.

huHfuNi Monday MAY 81 lsia.
hltlfh Liberal recelpts aud slow trade have causcd
further decline and prizes from 2e3c % lower than
last w.-k f9f few days holders refused 10 concse,
thinking mat buyers would be- forec 20 take supplies Al
than allow stocks 20 accumulate to much sales ~ nie
northern have ranged q s2ic NJ in lots but during the
Indications are that - viii be accepted before he weel I.
out Pine -lestion. may be- quoted gGlS. " H. and
two Western butter I. coming In ns rey AMI II ,yl s
have sn important bearing uIon the market The sales
annng We week have been ~ Nelic y n, with
CuEEsEfhe highest figure that can h. ,noi,-i for the
best lots Is 49, but me Kind that will command i4 price ID
seaie nhh most ~ The sales have been At stf lie H n.
gopd article be bought lOc This will san h. an
outside price Tor OIL Common old cheese ranges sos
np wanted Al any price equuie at %, lnc " m incln
ing All Kinds, but no sales have b,en na,c.
ttHS supplies arr coming w with rush, and The
Net Is ovcnuckei Western Offering freely at itecll,c
dozen aud A. they pretty good ~ h season they aiu
doseu W the cs Eastern cann be sold AZ over cents
fOlAtoES-Thcre Is large SUPPLY u potatoes, and
We y n.m,ia ioI planting br'ng nearly over ~. market
kaiy l1se. s. outside prce, aud sales have l-en
nale At ~ q bnshel Peerless aud other common vane-
MAPLE SUGAR Ash sfRur-fhs market i pTeity
vel cleared NJ on sugar, aud proi are nomnay at sf5c
nNY Ash sfRAWNihe rccelpts ef nave been fan
ng on for weeks past. and the market Is now unite
bare Of supplies. lfces have adv ncs from s2Gt1a ~
ton of choe, and some SALTS have been made a. si Me
un grndes Al laftll u ton. There gool demand
AZ NE ciu-e and IL reepts do not increase prizes VIII 60
M higher. fSe straw In steady request slse q ton
fLOuN-1he -four trade has been very quiet fnr some
weeks and prices have ea4e on about 2sc " barrel on all
have been 1T s7g56tsN 81 barrel choice and fay0riie
brand, selling at - qbo hut the latter price nov
dficnit tn reaife. Illinois winter wheai has been selling
At sig>li for good and choice, and st. Louis at sos h
barrel Ohio Indiana and Michigan brands ssff1
d barrel and the latter now outside prise for the
selling At R3tptfl, ami Wisconsin sos * barrel Low
yrads- range At s4lN@, q barrel Tor common West.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
Railroad Accident.


On Tuesday afternoon. a. the mi,ed ,,.,,, t.,,,,
Wells River, on the Montpelier a Wens pigo. ,ai.
'oao, was coming over il stopped at Boltonyille
ana took on two loaded gravel cars, with about
''snt IONS load on each. These cars were emf of
near the summit. After the mixed train had lef,
the Tour men in charge Of the gravel cars found il
desirable to change the position Of the cars and
allowed them to move along down the grade fl
appears that after the mixed train had loft .omo
OF Peabodys menh had puta bully-car on the track
ana were coming mp toward the moving gravel cars
Inc grade at this point is over seventy feet To
Tue mile, and as there Is sharp curve al this
punt neither observed the other until they were
very near The men in the bully.car instead Of
reversing got out of tho car, and endeavored 10
take il OF the track They succeeded in Getting
" partially OIL when the gravel cars strucl, Il
WIN 'nch force a. 10 break every brake-beam on
thon which Of course rendered the men In charge
rowerloss to control IT, It ran about five miles.
attaining speed Of about sxty-hve miles her
hour At this point, between plainteld and
Marshiield, It ran into the mixed train before
spoken NJ This train consisted OF six freight cars
one saloon aud one passenger car the saloon car be-
my on the rear Of the train. The saloon car was
entirely demolished, one end Of the passenger car
was seriously demomlized, and the freight cars
more or less injured. Awreckngparty were soon
on the ground, and by ten % clock in the evening
the track was all clear
But the most wonderful part Of the accident
was. that no one was killed Three Of the four
men on the gravel train stuck to IL, md we're un-
injured. J.. T. Reed, Of Waterbury, brakeman
was standing between the saloon and passenger
cars at the time Of the collision lie was thrown
a considerable distance, and was picked mp nm
conscious. He soon recovered and il appears
that no bones were broken or serious injury re-
ceived. lie was badly Jared and scratched. c.
H. Perrin, Of this place, conductor, was badly
bruised and Jared, but aside from being very
lame, appears 70 he all right this morning. All
in al II was fortunate that no more serious inin-
ries were received
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

VERMONT METHODIST SEMiNARN-Ihe COM
mencement exercises Of this Institution will occur
as follows; June II, at half-past ten A. NJ, Bac-
caaureate sermon by theprincipal, Rev. l.. White,
A. NJ. June II, at eight P NJ, lecture by Presi-
dent Hubert, of Middlebury, June II, at nine
A. NJ, examination begins at eight =. NJ, there
will be a lecture before the .fsthetic Society by
Rev. H. r. Meredith, OF Boston June ~, at nine
A. NJ. examinations; at ten A. ~, meeting of the
trustees; at twelve NJ, reports Of teachers and ex-
aiming committees; at two r NJ, business meet
ing Of the alumni association At four =. ~, tho
class tree exercises will occur at which there will
be an Grafton by q. +. Arms Riehlord; poem, by
Iottie +. White, Montpelier; prophecies, by Hat
tie T. Whilcomb, Richmond. At eight =. NJ the
anniversary Of the alumni association will take
place, at which there will be an Grafton by Rev.
II. W, worthen, Of Chelsea poem by Miss f. o,
Peck, Of Montpelier June H. at ten 4. NJ, the
commencement exercises will occur and at eight
T. NJ the levee will be held
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

Those Of our correspondents who can do so
would confer favor upon rs II they would get
their copy in 10y Monday evening OF Tuesday
morning lfanything important occurs after that
time, aud before we go to press, it can easily be
sent in u supplemental letter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

TnEpublie entertainments in the Village Hall on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week,
under the auspices Of the ladies of Christ church.
were Of an unusual order of merit and deserved
better recognition in point OF patronage than they
received We are glad to be able to say, however
that the society Melted moderate sum, which
will go towards defiaying Its unusually heavy
current expenses The programmes consisted of
selections by the Montpelier Cornet Band, whose
members kindly volunteered their services, and
pantomlmes aud "art studies " under the direction
Of Mr.. q. b. Bartlett, Of Concord, Massachusetts
Mr. Bartlett has devoted lifetime TO such things,
and has wonderful skill in the arrangement OF
tabeaux. With the unusually good material at
his disposal, he succeeded in presenting some
truly beautiful living pictures, aud most Of the
young ladies really looked too pretty for any
thing" The pantomimes, Love in AMBUSH
1.-THE Rats and the Mice, 90 Washing Day we're
acted with great hnmor and yiyacity and some OF
the performers exhibited talent not often seen on
the amateur stage It Is to be hoped that similar
entertainments will follow ere long and there
can be no doubt that another exhibition by the
society will result In still more satisfactory
pecunary remuneration
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
l,ALrn rnoMrsoN,s ESTATE,

In Ppbae Court. held at Montpelier, Ia sahi District on
the stu day Of May, Nd lrs6
Horace falss, Administrator OF the estate Of Caie
Thompson. late Of Waterbury, VA said District. tls-
ceased, presents bis administration tor exam
nation aud allowance, aud makes application Tor I
deee OF distribution and partition " the estate
said deceased. whcfeupon u "a ordered by said touu
that said account aud said application be- referred
session thereof 70 be held AZ the Probate oae IN sa Mont
I4lior, the 18Th day Ut June, A. ID. lHs6, hearing
and decision thereon And, 1t b further onirfrd thai
ntce hereof b. given 10 all persons Interested By puhlca
lHn ~ the same tftr weeks successfully M the vermont
Mnellman aud state Journal newspaper pub-ir,i at
MOnilelef previous said time appointed Tor hearing
that they may appear said tune and place, and show
any they may have why SAID soulss not
he allowed, aud such decree made.
by tho Conrt.-Attest
0-f2 HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
VoEAcE HAMspE LIS, EsT IA.

In Probate Court held At Montpelier IN said District
on the lsth day OF May, 4, u. 1876
Charles T. Rausc Administrators Of the estate Of Horace
H. am.eli late nf Noffhfsld ia said nsirif decreased.
preuis his Administrations aesoait Tor examination and al
owance, and iake- Application Tor dstse Y distribution
4 oriere by sad Court, HAT sai secoani ant said
application b. referred 10 session irnOf. TO be
hsLi the Probate uIics, Ia said Mohtpslsr. the
IN day VI June A. u. lse, for hearing aud decision
thereon; and further ordered, that notice hereof b.
gwen 70 all persons Interested hy Publication Of ths
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman State
journal. newspaper published al Montpelier preyius
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear
said TINS and place and show II any they have
Why said should be allowed and such drfee
made. ny the Conrf.-Attr<f.
sl-n HARVEY fiLpEs Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
CmAnLrs. wALLLNG.s rsrArn.

In robaie Court held at Montpelier In said District on
tile I'm day Of May. A. ID, 1876
Joel Foster Jr Administrator Of the estate Charles
wang late of Northhed, IN said District. deceased, pr
sents hi- administration account for examination and allow
and makes application for defero distribution ami
partition Of the estate Of said decea@ wheTenpon. 4
dafel by SAID that said and said application be-
referred 70 session thereof 10 be held At The Probate ocr
In said Montpelier, The eth day 81 june A. n. lH,h,
TOT aud decision iefon And II il further ordered
that notice hereof be gwen 10 all persons Interested by pub
Maichman a stats journal, newspaper Published ~
Mo eer previous ~ said time appointed or hearing that
they apIar nj .ahi time and place show "
they have. why said should not be Alo
aud such decree iniie. by the oourt-Atts~t,
1l-aI n. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
SYLyrsrEH JENNINGS. ESTATE.

In Probate Cour held at Montpelier said District on
the lOih day Of May, A. d. ls76i
:. X. Cameron, Administrator Ut The estate OF s,-
vesier JenninRs late Ut Calais, la said District de-
ceased, presents his administration for
tim and allowance aud makes application dis
tnbuii0n and partition Of the estate Of said deceased Where
upon, IL Is ordered by said Court that said and sa
Application be referred session thereof Ia be held at the
Probate Onss', in said MOntpelier the 10th day
June, A. u. 1876, FOR hf.ifing and decision Aud, u
i further ordered that notice hereof bs all
Interested, by publication OF the thrse week.
sucaeSsiyey la the Vermont Waterman state journal.
newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing, that they appcr Al sahi time
ai place, and show II they have why rahl
account should not be- allowed, aud such decftr made.
n-ai MA. CHASE Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
w tOAAlISSlDNIIth NDTItI

The undersigned having been appointed by te Honorable
Probate touTt the District of Washington, Commission
To rfeye. examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the II william Woodbury. late
uf Berlin. In said District. deceased. all claims exi-
tel IN o-et thereto, hereby give notce that viii meet
Tor the purposes aforesaid AT the house Of Edwin Wood
bury In Berlin. the 4h day Of June and the nth day
september next from o'clock, until -four O'Clock
EACH Of said DAYS and that six months from 9th
day Of April, \. d 1876 the time limited by said conf
for said cfeor Ia present their claims for examine
ilnn aud allowance.
dated at berlin, this 2oth day OF May, A. u. ls56.
j. \. PERRIN. to,...
ag-ai ID. D. BOsWORrH, COMMISSIONER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
Personal.

Mn WILLIAM \. LoRp, Of this village, delivers
The address on Decoration Day at Bfookfeld.
CoioSn =. V. RANDALL, Of Montpelier, will
deliver the Decoration Day address at Swanton
PRESIDENT GRANT has informed Mr. Orth, OK
Minister to Australia, that he expects to make a
tour Of the world npon the expiration NJ his term
Of office
ON Thursday evening Hon George W. Hendee
and Colonel Charles II. Joyce made formal speeches
on the presentation Of the statue Of Ethan Allen
10 be- placed In the statuary hall Of the capital.
On motion VI Governor Hendee. concurrent re-o-
luton accepting the statue Of Ethan illcn was
adopted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
For the watchman
Decoration Day...tS76.

ro.s.rfcr
Bring aower. fair nowers. and lay nsin low
where soft the sprnging sras..s grow
Above the noble dead.
Lot fran Wild flowers. with faint perfume.
And all the gardens richer bloom.
Tel Of the love that iiyeth yet.
And that the heart does not forget
Those who amid our oountfy's nleht
Went forth to battle for the right
And who Tor her their fe-blood she'd
Thu. let the soldiers grave h. dre.i.
And place to-day DER each brave breast
fhe Offering Of flowers.
u'er baite-hei'is lei them be spread
where silent SLEEPS the nameless dead;
Der cherished graves which, through long ,eate
Have been beiewed by loves fond tears
And those which fresh so,is afe placed.
Where weary ones At last md rest
from all ife's painful hours.
No other tribute can We bring
so ntng A. the flowers Of spring
No other GIT pure
Bright emblems II the hopes that BLOOM
Triumphant ever Ger the tomb.
Telling, like words Of hope and strength
The nowery spring slall roiue At length.
That though the night be dark and long.
Aud though the power u death be .tronr.
That life and love shall yet endure.
No uofe the soldier nee,ieth gold;
No lack Of aiinent maketh cosl
No want disturis hi. resi-
It, may upou bis prison b-d
Have starved for one poot crust of bread
The chilling wind, tho dreary night.
Have heard HE cry for warmth and light
But nov in deaths long silent sis,p
W heart shall ache. no eye shall wesn.
No pain shall ever his bre,.t
But though no want nor pain can triad
The darkened cloisterS Of ihe dead
Nocare modest the grave
No human woe or grief invade
The sacred stiffness Of IT, shade
And cen The balilss dra'lly mar
l. silent At IT. narrow door,
SIM OH how strange that on this day
an tb,, -, ,,,s Ia, 80. -
Ana 10 NJ u would almost seem
llmt they mn-t wake awhile or dream
Thai Pheasant hougtis must oone
Nsu The presence of our flowers
Could charm awlh" tle silent honis,
Ana b"l them Know mat springs soii air
Has male again he earth 80 fair
mat 10y the roadside everywhere
The tender flowers In beauty hopm.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
Marriagrs.

Marriages md Deaths inserted gratis. Obituary
Notices. fre cents per line, Invariably
In Morrisvile May IS BY Rev. ]. II. Hale JACKSON
Kicker and DELLA NJ. WOODWARD, both VI Water.
bury.
in Bnokheld NAV TO- by Rev, George u, Tolman, VIII
LIAM &. CRtfrEN, Principal Of the Normal School al
johnson, and ILLlA NJ. ARNOLD, Of BrOokheld.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

PANS one million eight hundred aud ifty-onc
thousand inhabitants ate, last year, two millions
three hundred and eighty thousand lambs,
five millions six hundred and ifty-seyen thousand
chickens, three millions one hundred thousand
hares and rabbits, one million five hundred and
eiehty-four thousand pigeons, six hundred and
ifty-nne thousand cartridges, twenty-five tons OF
goose liver eleven tons OF cocks combs, ten tons
Of ducks liyers, with quail pheasants, wood
cocks, prairie hens deer wild boar, ptarmigans,
bison aud all other game In large quantites-in
all, over twenty-one thousand tons, or about
twenty-h five pounds 10 a citizen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24
DOLLY KIMBALL's ESTATE.
l. STATE OF VERMONT, District VI Washingts

In Probate Court held At Montpelier, In said District on
the 18Th day OF May, A. II. ls16;
Chester Clara. Administrator of the estate Polly KIM
ball late VI Montpelier, IN sad District. detea-ed. pre-
entz lis administration account for mination allow
aud makes application or decree OF distribution
partition ot the estate Of said decease Whereupat
ordered by said Court, that said account and sat npr
ton be referred Ia session thereof to be held the
hate once, IN said Montpelier the 10th day June,
d. 1876 for hearnR and DECISION thereon And IA further
uuirs that hereof be persons
BY publication Of the three weeks suoresively Ia the
Vermont Watfhnnn a state journal, a newspaper pub
sed at Montpelier Previous sail line appointed iui
hearing that they appear said time and plaer. AMI
show II tey may have. why said ncuuni should
not he allowed, and such decree made
Hy the Couu.-Aue-t
nai HARVEY TILDEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

PRoBArE CouRr.-Ihe following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
Washington, during the week ending May nd,
1876 May 16th-l. 5. DARTS estate Mrs. NJ. A.
Dart, administrative, and Il. J. Gleason and T..
NJ. Taylor, appraisers and commissioners; Martha
Morse's estate, administration account allowed
and decree made; Hosea Minotts estate, William
Chaplin and Jesse Flint, commissioners; Ezra
Marsh estate, license to deed real estate granted
Abba Stoddards estate, administration account
allowed and decree made; Il. c. Gales estate,
Augustus Clahin, administrator, Clark King, G.
Tempeton aud J. NJ. Smith, appraisers, and HI
ram Carleton and D. W. Mower, commissioners
May l7ih--E ldula Sawyers estate A. L. Simons
agent for absent heir. May isth-lra Ilolden's
estate, commissioners report returned. May
l9th-P0ly Kimballs estate, administration ao-
count referred To June 10Th May 20th-R. ID.
Waters estate, II. Templeton, administrator, and
T. c. Kelton and William White, commissioners
r. C. Perkins estate, application for extension re-
ferred TO June 18th; Sylvester Jennings estate,
administration account referred To June 10th.
May 22d--Calyin fullertons estate administra-
ton account referred to June lith Cephas rhresl-
ers estate, administration account allowed aud
assignment made
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

MARROW EscArE-P armley Duke, of South
Barton, was severely injured at the steam mill on
saturday last, While adjusting belt his cloth
ing was caught 10y npidly revolving shaft and
he was drawn upon the shaft with sufficient force
to tear from his body every particle Of clothing
above the waist, except wrist-band. One ear
was nearly severed from the head, and he was
otherwise cut and bruised Fortunately he had
ON only calico frock and thin shirt, which were
not strong enough to hold him to the shaft, or he
would have been pounded to a jelly against the
timbers above the shaft.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

CFNrSNru CAH-wHIIs Six sets Of narrow
gauge trucks, fitted with the Miltemore patent
axle, were shipped to Philadelphia, last week,
from the shops Of the Arlington Car company
These trucks are 20 be placed under a train to be
used ON the Centennial grounds, and will doubt
less attract much attention from railroad men
Many new features are introduced in them, and
some that are destined at no distant day 10 snper-
cede the old style Of rigid avles. Mr. G.. J. Tomb,
of Arlington, left for Philadelphia on Thursday
morning, May ith, for the purpose ofplacing these
trucks under the train and will have charge Of
them for some weel.-untl they are in perfect
working order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-24

Caked breasts. rheumatism. sciatica, swcngs
sprains, stih Joints burns scals poisonous bites al
flesh bone and muscle ailments be absolutely cured
the CenaGr LinhDents. What the White Eminent for III,
human family the yellow Lnimeni for spawned galed
aud lame horses and animals wca,-a.