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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
q. II. HOrSfOrd.

The Bellows Falls Tailor, would in
vite his friends and customers to call and
examine his stock Of spring and summer
cloths, cassimeres, sackings, &c, which
he has just received from New York and
Boston, which he will make to order in
the latest style and at prices to compare
with the times; he has also just received
a large stock of new and nobby styles in
mems and boys ready made clothing,
hats and caps, &c. Call and see his new
spring style and get the price, as he is
determined to sell very cheap, for cash
See advertisement next week.
Bellows Falls, March 8, 1875.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

- The latest invasion of the rights of
a private citizen, on American soil, oc-
CURED in this place on Wednesday eve
ming of last week, when the occupants
of the Baptist parsonage were compelled
to surrender to large and overwhelming
company, who, in the name of friend
ship speedily secured possession of the
entire premises. The heavy ordnance
was manned by the children and was
rolled up to the back door and discharg-
ed upon the piazza in the form of bar.
rel of flour. Afterwards came the large
company of all ages, armed and equipp
ed with such weapons as have been sue
cessful from time immemorial in gaining
brilliant victories. Success was never
more complete than on this occasion
Everybody surrendered to everybody
and through defeat each was victor
Aftermuch merry making, and revealing
in the good things provided, the inva-
ders retired in good order, and the spoils
remaining amounted to more than seven
ty dollars. May the number of such
invasions be multiplied.
THE VANoUIsHED.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
W EsTMINsrER.

At the town meeting Tuesday, town
tax of 20 cents ON the dollar was voted
with 10 per cent abatement if paid be-
fore Feb. l, 1877. Highway tax %
cents, and 10 per cent off if paid previ-
Gus to July /, 1876. Town debt, ST.
$50 Is. The question of elechng street
commissioners came up and prevailed by
vote of ayes "A, nays SO.
Immediately after town meeting, the
republican caucus was held, and p ID.
Keyes, John B. Morse and II. Fl. Kim.
ball were elected delegates to the repub-
lican state convention.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
n EWFANE.

The towns expenses for the past year
include-for town officers, S22424 for
support of poor, s732.64; for highways
and bridges, S211S.75 ; for miscellaneous
purposes s130315. Total expenses,
s4378.7S; present resources, S222S,21 I;
liabilities, 81 ,954.51; balance in favor
of town, S273.70.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
GRAFTON.

DIR. l. E. Wells of Athens, and late
of Washington, will deliver his lecture
entitled Masters and Men, or the con
dition of the Industrial Glasses Abroad,
in the town hall at Grafton on the even
ing of Friday the 10th. DR.. Wells met
with success as a public lecturer last win
ter and the present occasion promises to
be full of interest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

" arranted PURE WHITE LEAD-WelI
known throughout New England as the WHITEST.
FINEST, and BEST.
LEAD TAPE. u inch wide, on reels for Cur
tain Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from "a to 8 inches wide, on
reels for Builders
LEAD PIPE, of any size or thickness.
At lowest market prices for goods of equal quail
ty.
FRANCIS BROWN Treasurer. Salem, Mass.
l0-22
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

CAN You BEAT THIS "A. H. Burge
of Alstead, n H., has caught AZ foxes,
6 mink, coon, 10 mushrats, and 8
skunks all in traps this season, and has
sold the skins to Capt. Alexander Atch-
erson of Westminster, for over 500.
Now Plymouth with her Pinneys, Graf
ton with her presidents, lawyer, dog
Snip and the whole North West Fur Co.
beat it if you can
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
TowNsuESp.

The dwelling house and out-buildings
of Judge |. X Batchelder, in Towns
hcnd, came near being destroyed by fire
one night recently. One of the family,
returning from meeting at late hour,
discovered the fire in a parlor. The fire
started from dropping from thestove pipe
or chimney against the fire board. 1t was
a fortunate escape.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

FAILURES Taft of Mont
pelier, has failed with liabilities Of s22,-
600, and offers to pay ten cents on the
dollar to his creditors. F. V. Randall
& Co, of the same place has also sus-
pended and offer to pay 80 cents on the
dollar of their debts.
At Bethel two business firms have
recently suspended F. d. Williams
furniture dealer, $4,000 liabilities, and
Marsh q Bennett with liabilities amount
ing to $4,000.
The failure of Solmon Green, mer
chant at Richmond. is announced; e
cents on the dollar offered,
At Clarement, n. H, William Brech
has suspended with liabilities of $1,000
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

The holidays are past, and now we
settle down again to the realities of reg
ular trade. Don't forget that all goods
kept in we'll regulated Drug Store are
to be found at Babbitt q Hayes cor
Westminster ST. and the Square, and at
prices that defy competition. Drugs and
Medicines, Perfumery and Fancy Goods,
Brushes and Combs, Soda and Cream
Tartar, Flavoring Extracts, Fine Con-
fectionery, Cosmetics, Cigars etc. Sara
toga and other Mineral Waters in large
quantities. Special attention given to
physicians prescriptions. Experienced
persons always in attendance.
II you hare physicians prescription
to be prepared don't fail to get our prices
upon the same before haring il done else
aUhere. BABBITT x HAYES.
Cor. Westminster st. and the Square
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
Estate of Ursula HolbrooL.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probs,e Court
DIsTstgT OF WESTMINSTER. IS. in and for said Dis
trict. To all interested in the estate Of Il r.
SULA H0LBkOOk, late of Toxnshend in said dis
triet, deceased. GREETING
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument in
writing purporting TO be the last will and tesla
ment of said deceased has been presented TO tie
Court. here. for probate. by John l.. Nichols the
executor therein named. and that the same is re-
erred hearing and decision TO the session OF said
Court to Be held at the Probate Office in Townsherd
In said district. on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF
APRIL. 1876. when and where you may be heard II,
the premises If you shall see cause.
1912 C. b. EDDY ReRister.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

GETTING WELL.-We are glad to
learn that Geo. Dean, who was shot by
Mason at the Junction House, few weeks
since, is getting we'll No doubt they
are both glad, that professional skill has
saved the life of the one and the neck
of the other. May the occurrence be a
warning to both of them. CIaremont ~.
II. Advocate
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
CHARLEsTowN, n. II.
ARREST OF A THIEF.

AhhEol VI Adlbf.
Strickland, about 80 years of age,
VIC has wife and child and in the
'mpioy Of H. B. Wall, robbed French
M last Monday night of 500 or $50.
ne Frenchman was drunk and lay in
med. 1t has also been ascertained
Il Strickland is the party who recent
[oooed the Springfield mail, the depot,
q. koyees store, and two or thret
Lungs. He is now in Jail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

ABscoNDED.-The Claremont papers
announce that Fred FL. Manner of that
place absconded with property not his
own and left numerous creditors behind
as mourners. He is evidently a man of
no manners.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

q
NE, THE SUBSCRIBERS. being duly appointed
w b. the Hon. Probate Court for the Distsiet N
Westminster. Commissioners TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims aud demands OF ali persons
against the estate ofA BlGAIL LAk e late az Roek-
ingham. IN said District, deceased, and also an
claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto and
six months from the second day of February last
being allowed BY said Court for that purpose do
the business Of our said appointment az the olfee
u DR.. Daniel Campbell, in Rockingham. in aid
District, on the IMENTl-FIFrH DAY OF MAR
and WENTI-NINTH DAY OF JULY NRXT.
RON o'clock P. NJ. until o'clock p NJ, on each
Of said days
saaRLES SMITH G. mn;..;o,,r.
JOHN BAKER, Adm'r.
March 9Th. A. D.. ls76 lola
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

HIGH WAY SURVEYORS The higl
way surveyors elected Tuesday for thi
town, are as follows
District No. david Butterfeid
Nathan Proctor.
3-James Rogers.
4-Hans III. Mark.
5-E. NJ. Weston.
6-John Stoddard.
Geo. w. Morrison.
S-Lewis F. McQuaide.
9-Mark Fairbrother.
10-Wm. K. Church.
11-Geo. w. Morrison Jr.
12-John Moar.
13-Haskell G. Davis.
14-C. E. Weeden.
15-Ransom Davis
l6-Hubbard B. Davis.
17-Geo. Wiley.
Ism. T. Burt.
9-Joseph Barrett.
20-L. III. Estabrook.
21-S. F. Albee.
22-L. R. Thompson.
23-Albert Clark.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
8nrn

In Walpole. n. H., Feb. oath, a son to Samuel D.
and Josephine E. Cobb.
In Holyoke, Mass March 4, daughter to Elite
Harlow and b. Ii, Richards,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
BARTONSVIILE-

Miss E. Anne Human of Conn, will
speak in the spiritualist Hall in Bartons-
vile next Sunday the 18th.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
DAY YOUR BILLS!

Notice is hereby given that all accounts due the
subscriber must be paid by the 18th day Of March
next. they will be lett in the hands Of an attor-
ney for collection, JAMES o. SMITH.
Saxtons River. Feb. 2lst, 1876. S-l0
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

SHORT HORN CATTLE AT PUB
~ Lie AUCTION.
The subscriber wishing to retire from breeding.
will sell his entire herd Of Short Horn Cattle, at
Public Auction, at his Farm. in Langdon, N H., on
TUESDAY, MARCH TWENTY EIGHT 1875, at
one o'clock Z. NJ. consisting Of young breeding
cows heifers, two years old. 3 heifers, one year
old, heiter calves, one bull Marquis Of oxford,
! years old. l Princess Bull. year old, and bull
calves. So Terms at sale.
ROBERT ELwELL.
Col. Il II. JENNINGS. Auctioneer.
Lansdon, n H., March 9th, 1876. 1912
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

In Grafton. March 9TH, AWHILE p, wife of W.
II, Gallup, aged 81 years.
In Brookline. March Sd, of consumption, sTEI,-
La G.. wife of Everett Phillips, and daughter Of
Dea. 2. i; Barrett in the 9th year of her age
In Londonderry Feb. IL. of typhoid pneumonia
MARTIN REED, aged s., Feb. Is. of the same dis,
ease, LEVINA, wife of Martin Reed aged 81
In Weathersfeld Feb. 25th HENRY RILEY, on
~ child of Martin and Sarah O. Roys aged mos
In chester. jan 10Th, of heart disease LIZZIE
Hesselton, aged years, II mos. IS days.
In Williamsyille Feb rs. J. FRED CHARTER
aged q years. II mos, days
In Windsor, Feb. 29th, ELVIRA W. wife of W
ii. Lemmex, aged 81 years
In Plymouth. Feb u, Of dptheria, HOMER O.,
son Of samuel and Mary Bradley. aged years
In Weston, Feb Y, after long and painful ill
ness, NATHAN D. ABBOTT, a. cd 4S years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
A UCTIoN SALE OFHOUsEhOLD

"A GOODS.
There will be auction sale of Furniture and
Household goods belonging to the late Mrs. Anna
A. Green, at the Cottage House on Henry ST., Bel
lows Fails on SATURDAY, THE ELEVENTH
DAY OF MARCH, 1876, commencing at 10 o'clock
A. NJ h. III. GREEN, Ex'r,
Bellows Falls, VT. 9lO
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
Nofice in Baukruprcx


STATE OF VERMONT The Probats co,-.
DISTRICT or W EsTsINsTER, S. in and for said dis
rlct. 10 all persons interested in the estate Of L
VIVA READ, late of Londonderry, in said iistrict
deceased, GRFPTISe
\ on are hereby notified that an instrument in
ment Of said deceased, has been presented TO the
Court here, by James l.. Martin the executor there
IN named, Tor probate; and the same is referred to
the session Of said Court be held at the Probate
Office in Iownshend, in said District on the FIRST
WEDNESDAY OF APRIL. 1916 when aud where
you can be heard in the premises if you shall see
cause. c. B. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
Married

In Walpole, N, H.. Feb, %, by Rev VIM Brown
Nj; N khRiT A. SAW Err and Miss JENNIE r.
McWAIN, both of Plymouth
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
CATTLE NiARKET.
caltle sheep. sbotes. Fat Boz. V

WHOLESALE PRICES
TUESDAY, Mar. Z. 1876
MOUNT OF STOCK AT yARKET.
Cattle sheep. ShOtes Fat Hogs Veal
This week. 1922 4sl 90 AGO IS
Last week 1878 5sI7 % $500 q
one year ago. los go % 500 80
Prices Of Market Beef.-Extra. 5000 $500 first
quality 500 a :. 5; second quality. - % = $3.50
third quality. $50 q $50.
sheep and Lsnbs.-Per head. in lots. s2yeOe6 80.
Hides. &c "a &c, = n.
TaIIow. SC d 6}feP b
Miich Cows and Csives.-sas. s63, SO and $50.
Prices or Store Cattle.-WorEingO oxen. , pairl50.
q $3.50.
gEMARKS-Mostly northern cattle in market
this week, but last week prices rather weak aud
"a being the highest sales Sheep hold their own
but firm. sales at IS 70 Sc and some extra lambs
SIC.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
PUTNEY.

The present liabilities of the town of
Putney as stated in the auditors report,
amount to $19,l97.43; resources, s4,-
59S.73. balance against the town S14,-
$3.50; property belonging to the town,
s17,S2S.24.
An ARRAY occurred Monday evening
on which an enraged Irish woman ven
ted her anger upon others, by blows with
hand and tin pals, which will result 10
arrest and trial.
Edwin 2. Fuller of this place left his
home Feb. 18th, 1876, with the intention
of calling at a neighbours some two miles
distant, since which call he has not been
heard from by his friends, who are now
in most painful state of anxiety on
his account. Any person having learned
anything of him is desired to commune
cate with Mrs. Helen P. Fuller, Putney,
Vt.
For the benefit of those who will in
terest themselves in this sad case we give
the following description He is "a
years of age, five feet, eight inches in
height, light complexion, sandy chin
whiskers and mustache, and brown hair
slightly tinged with gray. He drove a
black mare with scar under her left eye,
and an old style sleigh with roses painted
on the sides and dasher, and the running
part once painted red, one shaft of which
had been broken and mended.
There was a gathering at the house of
Isaac Leach on Saturday, of his five
brothers and their families. These six
brothers whose united ages are Ala years,
are the children of Isaac Leach of West
morland, who died a few years since at
the age of 81 years, and are the entire
family save one, the youngest, who died
eight years since aged 80 years. The
visit was planned as surprise to the
oldest brother, Isaac, now rs years old,
and was one of great enjoyment as they
communed together of the past, present
and future, and partook of the refresh
ments bountifully supplied and then
all being professors of faith 10 Christ
engaged in singing and prayer, after
which came the separation with uncer-
tain hopes of all meeting again on earth.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

A purchaser Of a Terrace lot is secured
against any unpleasant airronHdings-G
feature peculiar to these lots. 7-32
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
| ELAND Il GRAY SEMINARY.

The Spring Term Of this Institution viii con-
menee WEDNESDAY,. MARCH EIGHTTH 1876.
Prof: c. G. BOYNT0N, Principal. The Trustees
consider themselves particularly fortunate in sccur
ing the services Of Prof Bnynton who is an exper-
fenced and successful teacher.
Persons desiring information Of the school, may
inquire Of Rev. g. z. Frenyear, A. Stoddsrd. or
G. Q. STEBBINS. Secretary.
Townshend, Feb 81, lsI6 s-lo
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
CHESTER.

Moderator, S. II. Leonard; Clerk, G..
Robbins selectmen, Daniel Davis, Sd,
Albert F. Baldwin, Ira H. Adams treas
urer, Chas. Robbins; overseer of poor,
r. p. Pollard LIST constable and collec-
tor, Chas o. Locke I'd constable, Lor-
ing Bemis listers, L. P. Pollard, 10, r.
Richardson, NJ. Guild; supt. of schools,
John G. Hale; town agent, Fred w.
Marsh.
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1isd.

Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE Obituaries
including poetry. to be paid for according to length
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10

Moderator, j. H. Austin Clerk, E.
S. Kingsley, w. w. Bridges, S B. Wells,
A. G. Cotton Treasurer, S. @. Ranney !;
0verseer, G. n. Ober; Constable and
Collector, A. G. Marsh Listers, Nal
Bemis, r. r. Clemens, g. F. Bridges,
j. III. Austin Auditors, A. A. Wyman,
J. NJ. Powers Fence Viewers, j. A. Lee
land, Frank Rogers, Nal Bemis Agent,
A. T. Ball; Superintendent, ]. r. Ball
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TUESDAY, Mar. Z. 1876
MOUNT OF STOCK AT yARKRT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-10
WAIT FOR THE WAGON /!

The withdrawal Of my brother from the firm nee
essariiy takes with it of money which must
raise out of BOOK ACCOUNTS, and consequently
/ must insist upon the payment of at least
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14
@aG @Iu.
The Baby Is pesd.


There is a white Indictment over the
portal-a loug streamer Of snowy Grape
trails from the mufied bell knob like .
film Of ghostly morning mist. We know
than an impalpable footstep has fsllen on
the threshold; that shadowy hand has
knocked on this shrouded door; that the
dread visitant, who will not be dcaied nor
turned away, has entered here. He has
entered and departed; but with the yelled
mourner, sorrow who treads solemnly after
him, has strayed behind.
His ruthless hand has plucked the white
bud Of promise that gladdened the fair
garland Of household love--the bud that
breathed and yet embodied perfume Of
sweet but underlined hopes that coming
years would ripen to fruition. His re-
morseless foot has fallen beside the hearth
stone-and 10 the dread footprint has hal
lowed grave. The baby is dead.
The tiny image, white IS sculptured
parian, lies yonder in its snowy casket,
draped in spotless fabrics, and wreathed
with funeral flowers. The mother bends
with anguished eyes above the still, small
eifigy Of her lost hope, but the baby i not
there. Out Of her arms and ont Of her
life something has gone that will not re-
turn. The sealed lids will not uplift from
happy sleep; the wondering ewes will
search her face no more. Never again
the chill, soft lips will drain the fountain
of her aching heart The little. restless
hands lie still and pulseless, frozen into
eternal Quiet, their silken touches vague
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Human labor in thousand little riIl,
replenishes the fountain Of mans earthly
existence. Il rends the rocks asunder Z
build the marts Of commerce. It send,
its tiny but powerful roots into the soil
that the cups may, in due season, fructif,
and replenish and gladden. the earth. /,
dives into the darkened mine, where cheer,
ing sunlight never penetrates, to bring
forth some Of the most important necessi
ties Of modern civilization for where
would that civilization be but for the pro.
ducts Of labor? As we value the pro.
ducts of labor, how much more should We
esteem the intelligent agencies by which
they are produced In whatever sphere
of action it may be, labor is honorable
and there is at times moral heroism and
spirit Of self-denial exhibited which rem.
ders it sublime.
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No feature of Japanese society is more
curious than the relations between master
and man. The master admits his servant
to his intimate society, but the servant
never assumes liberty. He takes his
place at dinner with the utmost humility.
and, having done so, bears his share Of
the conversation, addressing freely not
only bis master, but even guests Of the
highest rank. The master viii pass his
own wine cup to his man as if he were an
honored guest, and for while they would
appear to any one not acquainted with a
language most fertile in subtitle distinc-
tons 70 be upon perfectly equal terms.
Yet the moment the feast is over the man
retires with the same profound obeisance
and marks Of Difference with which he
entered, and Immediately relapses into the
servitor; nor will he in any way presume
upon the familiarity which, having lasted
its hour, disappears until occasion calls i
forth again. Freedom Of intercourse like
this between employer and employed is
creditable to both.
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The Pitcher Plant.


The most remarkable attraction at the
recent horticultural exhibition in Gilmore
Garden, New York, was the display Of
pitcher plants" from the farms conserya-
tory of Mr.. John Such, of Perth Amboy.
They are thus described:
"But far more interesting exhibit than
that Of ferns, is the one of nepenthes, sar-
racenia and dionea, all being kinds of
pitcher plants and fy-catchers. The do
naa is exceedingly small, and its leaves
act as fy-traps. Of the nepenthes there
are two very large ones from Borneo, the
Rafiesia, and from St. Domingo the Do
miniana. In each of these from the tip
of the large oval leaves descends long
stalk from twelve to sixteen inches in
length. At the end of this stalk is the
pitcher, which is exceedingly large, but
has general resemblance to the lady's
slipper orchid found in such quantities at
Trenton Falls, only there is the addition
Of lid. The sarracenia is American, and
halls from Florida-at least the best known
variety does. 1t is by no means so pictu-
rescue as the nepenthes, for its pitcher is
long tube eight or ten inches in length,
and not at all beautiful. The singular
thing about all Of these is that they secrete
nectarean and delicious fluid which flies
cannot resist. The poor insects come and
sip like men taking glass of brandy.
Then they descend into the pitcher Of
nepenthes or the tube of sarracenia, or the
trap of dionea, and die there and are as.
simulated by the plants. Dion@a has also
little pitcher, but the death-dealing ap.
paratus is couple of leaves not unlike
the half of bean, the edges of which are
armed with spikelets. If a fly intoxicated
by the nectar in the little pitcher alights
upon these they close with snap and
cntomb the wretch