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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
About School Dress.

If there is one place more than ano-
ther where simplicity should character
ize dress, it is in the school room. The
object for which children are here gath
cred is certainly not the display of wealth
or tenderness of their parents. Any
thing which diverts the attention of the
pupil from his school duties is an injury
to him, but it will accord with the OBJ
servation of teachers that fine clothes
oftener work mischief to their wearer in
this respect, than mean clothes do. The
highest minded children are oftenest
found in plain garments, while those be-
ringed and be-rufled, and otherwise
showily attired, are generally quite des-
titute of intellectual home culture.
Their mothers have been too busy with
their clothes to pay much attention to
their brains This sounds severe would
it were not true. While over-attention
to toilet matters is hindrance to study,
negligence and untidiness are as careful
ly to be avoided. Clean clothes, plainly
made, need not be expensive, either of
time or money, and proper regard to
personal cleanliness in all its details, is
what every person owes to himself or
his associates. 1t is very desirable that
the pupil should have at least two school
suits, for in the crowded school room the
clothing soon becomes saturated with the
exhalations floating in the atmosphere,
and an airing of the clothes every two
or three days is necessary to keep them
fresh and sweet. Especially is this true
of clothes that are not put into the wash
tub, and of shoes. Wearing these after
days summing and airing, will give one
a sensation almost as pleasant as that of
putting on new clothes. As rule, the
more simple child is dressed the more
attractive it is to all sensible people. The
bewildering maze of ruffiing and en-
broidery, and knife plating and shir-
ring, and great broad, brown sash, big
enough to shroud the child in, with
which little girls and boys in kits are
dressed, is simply shocking to people of
correct taste. Let us not have it in the
school room.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
PAID NEARLY
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II. r. STEVENS. ESQ.,:
Dear Sir When about six months old was vac
cinated The parties who were vaccinated from the
same virus died from the humor. The humor spread
over me to such extent that was rolled in bran
to prevent me from scratching my person The dis
ease finally settled in my head. remained in this
condition about twenty years, troubled all the time
with sores breaking in my head and discharging cor
uption from my ear. At this time small kernel
appeared in my neck, gradually increasing in size
until tumor formed of such immense size could
see il by turning my eyes downward. All this time
was taking various remedies for my blood without
any substantial benefit.
[ then went to prominent physician in Boston.
who during his treatment of six months lanced the
tumor eight times which cost me nearly SiQ0, This
ali Diminishing the size Of the tumor and in sick
ly, feeble condition consulted another physician
in Natick who. after considerable time, succeeded
in healing the sore without reducing the size, AT
this point / commenced to use Veeetlne; through
the earnest persuasion of friend. After had Ia,
ken this medicine about one week l experienced
wonderful sensations My whole body seemed to be
undergoing radical change, until finally. the tu-
NOR broke and discharged rghtful quantities. From
this time it decreased in size until the bunch dsap-
reared but my neck still bears the ugly scars of the
sore and lance. / am now healthy and strong and
able to work every day.
will also mention that have been an acute sur
ferer from infammatory rheumatism ever since L
can remember, until commencing the use Of Vege-
tine when almost Immediately all rheumatic pains
ceased This statement volunteer for the purpose
Of benefting other suffering humanity. and you will
confer a favor by giving 1t as much publicity as
thought proper. Very crate fully,
o. NJ. SAVELS, Ashland, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
A Thanksgiving Tragedy.
AN INCIDENT IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF
MONTPELIER.

AN INCIDENT IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF
MONTPELIER.
A Montpelier correspondent re-nar-
rates the following story: A melan-
choly event occurred here ON December
Sd, 1871, and became doubly memora-
BILE in all this region by its association
with the first Thanksgiving ever held in
this settlement, then very small and
scattered. Animated by the anticipat-
ed pleasure of Thanksgiving ball, the
young men and maidens of this and the
neighboring settlements, for many miles
around, assembled at the house Of Col.
Davis, the first one built in town. Ev-
erything went on as merry as marriage
bell, and the festivities we're prolonged
nearly through the night. A little be-
fore daylight, however, the company
broke up and departed for their respect
i've homes. Among the light hearted
party were two fair daughters of Cap
tain James Hobart, one of the first set
tiers of Berlin, who then resided near
the Winooski river, about three miles
below Montpelier village. Betsey Ho-
bart, one of these daughters, and
young lady everywhere respected for her
virtues and personal attractions, was at
tended by Theophilus Brooks of Mont
pelier, her affianced lover. The other
sister was attended by the afterwards
well known Captain Isaac Putnam, then
one of the most herculean and resolute
settlers. There being at that period no
bridges across the river, and the stream
being unfordable, the party. on going
from Montpelier, passed down the same
side of the river to canoe landing in
the borders of Middlesex, nearly oppo-
site the home of the young ladies. Here
they all embarked in log canoe which
was used for crossing. The river was
swollen by recent rains, and the current
was strong and rapid, and this circum-
stance and the nervous alarm of the
girls, which probably prevented them
from preserving the balance of their
rolling vessel, caused the canoe to up
set, when the four were precipitated into
the deepest part of the high, wintry
stream. BY almost superhuman exer-
tions, Putnam succeeded in righting the
boat and placing in it not only the two
girls, but Brooks, who being unable to
swim, was equally helpless. But the
three latter had lost all self possession,
and the canoe being partially water
logged, they we're all again plunged into
the stream. By this time Putnam had
become SO much chilled and exhausted
as to prevent him from attempting to
save them all and seizing his own part
ner, he barely succeeded in swimming
with her to the Berlin shore, while the
despa iring outcries of the fated Brooks,
and the shrieks of his fair companion,
were soon lost in the rushing waters of
the dark and angry flood. The body of
Miss Hobart was recovered the next day,
but that of Brooks was not found till
the breaking up of the ice, months after
wards.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

INSTRUCTION IN WAX WoRK.-I will
give my method Of making autumn
leaves in wax. The materials required
are one package each of green, yellow
and carmine sealing wax, and few
cents worth of the following powders !:
chrome yellow and green carmine, or
ange and burnt umber, few leaf molds
of any pattern you prefer beech, maple,
horseshoe geranium, rose, ivy and cur
rant are all very pretty. Dip the molds
in strong soap suds, press the wax firm
ly on the under side of the molds with
the thumb and finger. For the stem
cover piece of fine wire, (wire taste
answers nicely with strip of wax
this wire must extend the whole length
of the leaf After laying the stem on,
cover the whole with another layer of
wax, pressing on as before. To color
the leaves, pulverize the powders, and
with small camel's hair brush rub on
dry any color required 10 initiate ma
ture for instance, green leaf should
be spotted with red and brown; a car
mine leaf needs touch of yellow and
brown. Yellow leaves are very natural
tinged all over slightly with brown, with
an occasional dash of green. Take pains
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
What is Vegetine /?

tits a compound extracted from barks. roots and
herbs 1t is natures remedy. 1t is perfectly harm
less from any bad effect the system II nour-
ishing and strengthening 1t acts directly upon the
blood. 1t quiets the nervous system. 1t gives you
a good sweet sleep at night. 1t is great panacea
for our aged fathers and mothers, for it gives them
strength, quiets thei nerves. and gives them ma
aged nerson It is the great blood purifier. It is
soothing remedy for our children. 1t has relieved
and cured thousands 1t is very pleasant to take; I;
every child likes it. 1t relieves and cures all dis
eases originating from impure blood. Try the Veg
etine Give it a fair trial for your complaints then
you will say TO your friend. neighbor and acqualn-
tance Try it; it has cured me-.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

Report from Practical Chemist and Apoth-
ecary.
BosToN u an. /, 1874.
DearSi-This is to certify that have sold at re-
tail l4 dozen S52 bottles) of your Vegetine since
April III 1870 and cantruiy say that it has given
the best satisfaction of any remedy for the com
plants for which it is recommended that ever sold
Scarcely day passes without some of my customers
tesfyng to its merits themselves or their friends
am perfectly cognizant of several cases of Scrofu-
lous Tumors being cured by Vegetine alone IN TINS
vicinity. Very respectfully yours.
Al GILMAN 46S Broadway.
To II, r. STEVENS, ESQ.
VEGETINE is SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.
32-e-o-w-a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
poetrg.
The Cross

Quaint though the construction be of
the following poem, yet never has the
story been told with more truthful SIM
plicity:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
THE EMEDICINETHATCU CURES
VEGETINE.

Taking into consideration the character of its
vouchers, the history Of its and the immense
increasing demand, Vegetine may be fairly entitled
the leading medicine of the age.
For Scrofula in the blood Vegetne is infallible
remedy. and no person need suffer from tumors, ul
GERS. and all diseases arising from impure blood, If
Vegetine is used according to directions There Is
not case of Scrofula in existence that Vegetine
will not cure provided however. the vital functions
have not lost their of action, all that may be
said to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Vegetine is pleasant TO the taste, mild in its nu
ence. and absolute in its action on disease. as the
following unquestionable evidence will show.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

to make little variation ia each leaf.
The work is very fascinating, and so
simple that any one with a little taste
and ingenuity can make beautiful
wreaths, bouquets, vines, etc., for home
adornment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29


,tory been told with more truthful sim
plicity;
Blest they who seek,
While in their youth
With spiri meek
The way of truth.
To them the sacred Scriptures now display
Christ as the only true and living way;
His precious blood on Calvary was given
To make them heirs sfendls bliss in heaven.
And cen on earth the child of God can trace
The glorious blessin's ofhis Saviours grace.
For I h m He bore
His Fathers frown
For h m he wore
1he horny crown.
Nailed to the cross,
Endured it's pain.
That His life's loss
Might be their gain.
Then haste to choose
That b bet ter part,
Nor e'en dare refuse
. he Lord thy heart.
Lest He declare,
u know you not"
And d eep despair
Should he your lot.
Now look to Jesus who on Calvary died
And trust on Him who there was cruciied.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

The loafer will never be happy until
standing on the street corners is called
work and he gets paid for it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

An ism no one is willing to adopt
rheumatism.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30
Political Conventions.

March - -Peun>ylyaun Republican
convention. Harrisburg.
March 29.-Vrriuout Republics. couvsn-
ton. Burlington.
March - Ohio Republican convention.
Columbus.
April ). National Convention Of Color
ed Men. Nashvill" Tennessee
April ll.-S.uth Carolina Republican
convention. Columbus.
April u. Virginia Republican conven-
ton Iyschbu-g.
April l9.-ludianA Democratic CONVEX
ton. Indianapolis.
April 26.-tIeorsia Democratic conyen-
ton. by Congressional districts, to elect
delegates 10 The National Convention
MAY f.-Maryland Republican congsu-
ton. Frederick City.
May 10 Michigan Republican conven-
ton. Grand Rapids.
Nav l6.-Alabama Republican conyeu-
ton. Montgomery.
May l7.-Nation2l Greenback convex
ton, Indianapolis, Indiana.
May L National Prohibition conyen-
ton, Cleveland. OHIO.
Nav l..-Tennessee Republican couyea-
ton. knoxville
May IS Kentucky Republican conven-
ton, Louisville.
May 2i-kAu>as Republican convention
Topeka.
MAY "A Alabama Republican conyen-
ton, Montgomery. Minority call
May 2i.-lliinois Republican convent on.
Syracuse.
June l4.-Eepus,can NaIor'.l CONVEX
ton. Cincinnati.
June 2l.-FloridA Democratic couyeu-
ton, Quincy.
June y. democratic National couyen-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30

rays English Grammar; to say nothing of Da-
boil, Pike and Adams, those terrors to all stupid
mathemalcians. How, boxing the compass
used to harass Nat. joy, and those Greek roots
to perplex the Rev. benjamin Gilpatric d. ID.
How these college boys Jarvis and others.
used TO dread their college rcstication.-their
Punishment to the banks Of the Union River.
But there is no time for these things now.
rhe few who will remember him. can recall
more anecdotes and more incidents than | can
write. and TO those who do not remember him
these would lack interest. The most who will
be present will, the call is for thirty years
ago or less. be thinking Of the Messrs Macom-
Der and Aunt Martha and Miss Catherine. or
Of some Younger pedsgogue. either masculine
or femin ne. who for the few short months
have welded the ferule and occupied the desk.
Nav they have pleasant meeting and may the
absent not be forgotten.
With many recollections OF the past. Very
Sincerely Your Friend, Gro. HERBERT.
AFTER reading these letters. the boy. and
girls took a recess and passed their time
In delightful conversation with one anoth-
er, and enjoying an elegant aud bountiful
supper prepared through the liberalty
and Kindness OF the resident scholars.
At a late hour. school was dismissed aud
few n il loath TO leave. stald some time
after school. reviving old memories of the
past, on which thev fondly fingered.
Finally, the last Goodbye was spoken,
and all returned to their several homes,
with full hearts. and confident that they
had passed the pleasantest time which had
fallen 10 t,.eir lot for years
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30
Salaries Of CUngressmeu.

The House, in Committee of the Whole MIR.
IoN 10 the cnairl, considered the legislative
Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill
The Committee proceeded to consider the bill
In detail The item for compensation OF sens
tors having been read, which fixes the salary Al
$500. Mr.. Baker Of Indiana moved 10 re.I1ea
il TO 5000. Rejected
Mr.. Foster Of Ohio moved 70 reduce il "a
$500. and minated that the Democratic ma.
loriiy. II Il wanted TO be consistent should yota
for the reduction to S2.oO
Mr. Randall (interrupting why did Won
MOI propose that amendment in tina, Committee
instead Of resisting the reduction o, the nsj,rv
ten per cent We have made,
Mr.. Foster-I am not to be ca,echised on the
Il cor. VI INC
M Randall (Persistentlyl-I want to show
10 TIE country and the House the incon .i.tency
OF the gentleman from Ohio in coming in har.
and Offering an amendment TO reduce the ssls-
ries OF members TO $500. while he resisted in
the Committee reduction Of $500
tack. '-10 ~
Mr.. Randall have made no attack
Mr.. Foster-Tou have charged m. with A.
plieiiy and inconsistency.
Mr. Randall-There Is no sincerity in xou-
.larn unent and you do notexpeci it 10 se adopt
Mr.. Foster-Try it and So.
MI. handall-The Committee on Appropri.-
IONS has nxed the compensation Of nember.
wHere think the people Of the COUNTRY will h.
satisfied "'A &C
Mr.. Foster asserted that he offered the .rns,.,
menf In good faith. as he did everything Thare
was no demAgoguery sbeu, him. and fh- ger
uenAn well knew it There WAS NO consiS7 -
ey In this bill unless the salaries Of msrhs--
were reduced to S2loo, n that would b.
oueiaon OF ten per cent. on the salaries As ave,
"nea thoss OF the clerks in the Den.r,nen,s
were nxed BE regretted exceedingly th.r tn
Snsirmau ofthe Committee (RandaiIi hs-j m -
Inis assault on him so early in the debate IT,,
gentleman's own consistency could b. c.Ila3 -
qoesoon more than that OF any other memher
o. ne house. Up to year ago that gentlsmsn
nAd been "a advocate Of high salaries and -
marvellous conversion had taken pIs,e s;nrs
mai time. He gave him credit for an honss.
conversion. but be did not want him ~ -
other gentleman TO strive to deter him fTo.saS
rom the honest discharge Of his duties hr
charge Of dupiicity. W
Durng farther Discussion Mr. Hosr aid :, :, Z
pc trusted that the House did not prono.s =
present the pitiiai spectacle thu, was nrs.an,sS
~ me TWO last Congresses, Of wranritng 80.
" own pay. IL there was ANYTHING in II. -.
utlcai history Of the country that hs vonI -
! .ocd oeai 70 have struck out, il was The d.
oases on that subject in the two last Couers.sss
ne would vote against any change in the 49,
o. memoers; nrst. because il wss . thinr vh;cS
NOT 70 Be stirred up for political purnoess
$50 second, because be thought on the Thol.'
'nA' /" was = near right - il could be. He en-,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30
Educational.

+ Mr.. EiIor In his communication OF
March 10th, e. =. ". has presume. adj
/ duced the most striking examples he could
( furnish OF the inaccuracies and defects OF
Greenleafs Practical Arithmetic, and they
at least, afford bu, slight basis for his
condemnation Of the book. He objects for
instance TO the Rule tor Division As omit
ting ~ 'nanfi"ns ~ curved lines Al either
end q the dividend Certainly criticism
that expends a paragraph OF twenty lines
on 20 unimportant matter a that VIII not
prove very destructive 10 its effect.
His next assertion with reference to Ex-
ample IS, Page 2o6 is wholly without fonn.
datlen 50 far as can see for, the problem
i easily solved by an application of either
rule found upon the same page. The Rule
for Proportion is, he states, defective
and should be changed in future editions
His remarks upon Principle 3. Page 1872,
however, and Inaccurate. as the phrase. an
terence n the squares, il is generally used by
mathematlcians. The expression Is Of fire.
quent occurrence in ALGEBRA and reference
70 any treatise on that science. the works
Of biz favorits Greenleai. for instance
would convince "E. ; W" Of his mistake
A comparison Of Principle 6. PAGE 299
with the corresponding rule in the Common
School Arithmetic As requested. simply
shows that the diffuse language Of the old
er book has in the new work been condens-
ed into about one half the space without
losing its completeness or perspiculty
As to his fnal objection should saw that
occasional wrong answers iu mathematical
works are not such phenomenal appear
ances that single one In this book de-
serves to be grsvely cited a. a serious de-
feet.
presume that large majority or your
readers are but little interested in discus
slons Of this Kind and would prefer 10 have
the space they occupy filled with other
matter, but was.unwilling to let what ap-
pears to me an unwarranted attack upon
popular text book, remain unanswered.
TEACHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30
A Snap JUDGMENT.

Ii has been the custom for several years
for the Aldermen TO open the returns in the
afternoon OF Tuesday. snd by vote Of the
Aldermen st previous meeting. the hour
OF TWO O'Clock 2. NJ. wss fixed for the
regular meeting last Tuesday.
On that day. the tSo democratic alder
men went into the sldermen's room in the
forenoon. and without any attempt at or
gsniEAiiou, or regularity, opened the re-
turns, declared Monroe Young elected
Mayor. sad notified him OF mis- election.
aud went OF When the Board met reya-
larly in the afternoon. The work had all
been done.
The I've men who p-rpeirSted this irreg-
ul2riiy. were Mr.. Holmes who has not al
tended single meeting since last April.
snd Nj. RedmSn who professed last
Spring so be horrided ST doing business
without quorum. Consistency is & Jew
al
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30

Dicentra Spectabiis, Peony, varieties,
Lilies.
Baibs and tabers that require to be kept
in the cellar over winter.
Gladiolns, varieties. Splendid. Dahla,
quite common. Madeira vine. Tigrida,
varieties.
The above varieties can be grown In this
County with gaod results
The Gladoli family deserves u more ex-
tended cultivation"
Manufacturing Industries ctc A. an un-
abridged list OF the manufacturing and me
chanical industries would consume space
wholly disproporiionate to the Importance
of the Information conveyed. such COIN
parative aggregate only is given as NAV
show by the drift OF the past the trend Of
the future.
IN 1850 the total product ofthe fisheries.
was S236 600. in 1870, s202 900. The loss
Is In the Grand Bank Fishing.
In 1850, the total product of wrought
granite was $50 900; in 1870 sl75, 900. To-
tai product OF bricks in lSGO, none: in 1870.
s3s. 600
In 1860, ice, none; in 1873, $4,000; in
1875. s2l 900.
Total product OF all Industries. to each
hand employed in 1860. s6G7. in 1870 ST.
500. This difference is not due to an in-
crease Of manufacturing establishments.
hut TO greater skill, and improved iDachln-
airy.
In 1870. II required ll3 men. - saw rs
much lumber, a 100 men, in 1850 The
increased distance which saw-logs have to
be brought, Notwithstanding the increase
in market price within the last decade. has
reduced the net product - per cent. in 10
years. The cost OF driving" and the
greater number OF logs required to scale
thousand, are growing 'ou.s" which
narrow the margin Of profit when the
lumber is exhausted, and II i only qucs,
ton OF time. artisan-skill and manufactur-
ing energy, will shape new industrial
system.