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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

ABOUT STOLEN PIE.-A Charlemont
marketmau, says the Springfield Union, when
delivering goods one morning, discovered, on
leaving the house OF customer, a custard
pie setting in a window, where the lady Of
the house had placed it to cool for dinner.
He at once appropriated it, and, driving d.
rectly to the store of the lady's husband,
called him out and told him he had "hooked "
a nice custard pie, and if he would get some
cheese they would have a nice time eating it.
Of course the cheese was forthcoming, aud,
after satisfactorily dsposing Of the pie, the
question arose what to do with the plate.
The merchant said he would take care of
that, and, suiting his action to his words,
dashed it against the wall. When the mer-
chant went home to dinner that day, his wife
apoogized for not having any dessert, saying
she made custard pie for dinner, aud set
it in the window to cool, and she supposed
some boys must have stolen it. Herhusband
wasn't pie hungry, and seemed quito pleased
about something, but kept "mum." Next
morning the merchant, meeting the market
man, sung out "Pie" In reply, the other
said "Cheese And whose plate was that
you smashed 2"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

A wildcat weighing thirty pounds, has
created considerable havoc near Portsmouth.
1t was killed on the Ban6eld road, on the
outskirts, on Saturday, and is fine specimen.
The riotous railroad laborers at Keene hav e
returned to the works, but are still clamor-
Gus for their pay. The authorities are sup.
plying them with food, and there is a prob
ability that the wages will soon be paid
them, the failure to do so when due, appearing
to arise from disagreement among the con-
tractors that now seems in fair way for
settlement.
A large meeting Of the depositors of the
lately suspended Rockingham ten-ceut saw
ings bank, was held at Portsmouth, Satur-
day evening, and committee of seven WAS
appointed to investigate the affairs of the
institution. Much indignation is felt against
the officers, some of whom, in violation of
the charter, were in the habit of borrowing
from the bank, which lost in this way sl2,-
600 by the failure of its president. The
bank had 100000 in deposits, and has
lost nearly 100000 by bad and illegal in-
vestments. There are 5000 depositors,
many of whom have lost everything by this
failure.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

The new birth of business continues to be
felt throughout the country. Eight steam
ships sailed from New York, Saturday. and
were then insufficient to take the immense
freight of grain, -four, cheese, butter fresh
meat aud meat provisions, cotton, tobacco
and leather, which was offered for shipment.
Chicago aud st. Louis report rather more
demand for money from the country. The
northwestern farmers, however, are disposed
to take their time about marketing their
products, and the millers Of Minneapolis have
formed an association to purchase all the
wheat for sale 10 northwestern Minnesota
aud convert it into -four at the rate of g.
O00, 900 bushels month. Wool is the most
buoyant raw staple just now, greatly to the
satisfaction of Vermont and other farmers
The dry goods manufacture and trade con-
tinue to improve, also the leather aud boot
and shoe interest. The iron interest is still
very dull, and may not recover much before
another spring, One or two Sheffield firms
are credited with an intention to remove
their works to this country The movement
for the export OF paper, which The Republic
can announced, two months ago, is now at
tracing some attention, as well as the decline
OF the imports Ofpaper, which we have point
ed out, from time TO time. On the whole,
the prospect is decidedly encouraging.-S
Republican.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

violent and awful death. The circumstances
were as follows: Mr.. Bailey started from
Waterbury on the freight train, with car
load OF sheep, en- route to Boston. At Essex
Junction, while waiting for another train to
come 10, the engineer ran the freight train
back. Ia the meantime Mr.. Bailey had
mounted the bunter Of his car and was in.
specting bis sheep. When the train stopped
the cars where thrown together by the re-
coil aad Mr.. Baley's head was crushed be-
tween the upper portions Of that car and the
next one. The accident was witnessed by
several Of our Burlington people, and they
describe il as horrible beyond precedent, the
head Of the unfortunate man being COM
pletely crushed, and the brains and blood
flowing out Of the top. Death, Of course,
was instantaneous. Mr.. Bailey was widely
known aud was universally esteemed and
his grief-strickeu family will have the heart
felt sympathy Of hundreds Of friends in this
their sad bereavement Press.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
Two large Newfoundland dogs killed 60
sheep for Henry Miner near Bellows Falls
lately.
Warren johnson, aged IL, was arrested
Monday, for attempting to burn the house
and barn Of Charles Coleman at Newfane.
Q. A. Woodbury., a brakeman on the
Cheshire railroad, was knocked from a car
last week Wednesday morning, a mile be-
low Bellows Falls. and received injuries
from which he died in about 80 minutes.
He was descending ladder on the side Of
the car in motion, and struck a car standing
on a side track.
An important liquor case has Just been
decided 10 the Windham county court at
Newfane. Ophelia i. Snow Of Nottingham
sought TO recover damages Of Daniel Car.
penter of Readsboro for an injury from be-
ing thrown from carriage driven by her
husband while 10 a state Of intoxicatiou pro-
ducod by liquor sold by defendant. The
jury awarded the plaintiff 81 ,S66.66, the
defendant taking an appeal.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Daniel Kenney aud wife Of Bethel have
just had their golden wedding.
The church at Quechee has decided not
to employ the Rev. Il. s. .Fitz of Southamp-
ton, Mass, since investigating his record at
that place. ..
Mrs. Moses Flanders of Sharon, who dis.
appeared from home Sept. 10, has been
found by her son-in.law in the cellar Of an
unoccupied house in Sharon. On discovery
she escaped to the woods, but was caught
and taken home. She is probably insane.
Ann Kane who is rs years old, has been
employed as lauudress at the Junction House
White River Junction for the past 20 years
Daring the entire period of her service she
has not been more than 80 rods from the
house, and has not lost day, except by
Sickness Like fast colors, she washes we'll.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

One Of the most important reforms of the
age is the introduction Of the metric system
OF weights and measures, for the furtheranco
of which an association, including several
prominent teachers aud others, has lately
been organized under the title Of
the American Metric Bureau. The adoption
Of tho metric system is merely question of
tme. No one can examine the subject care
fully without being struck with the saving Of
time, trouble aud mental labor that would be
accomplished could il be substituted for the
cumbrous and chaotic system--if system it
can properly be called--now in vogue, over
the "tabes" of which 80 many hours Of child
hood are wasted that might be put to better
purposes. To our posterity it will DO a
matter Of wonder that plan which recon.
mends itself by its simplicity, symmetry and
easy requirement was so long in making any
Roadway among people claiming to be in
the front rank of progress. No better illus.
tratlon Of its benefits can be found than the
comparison between our present currency
and the pounds, shiliugs and pence Of our
forefathers. Every one who has resided or
travelled in England will recognize the ad-
vautages of the decimal system as applied to
coinage as contrasted with the clumsy and
intricate method still in use there.
Why should not the same simplif cation
which has proved such boon 10 the matter
of currency be carried into other depart
ments2 1t has already been adopted in
France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands,
Southern Europe and South America, and is
egallzed here as we'll as 10 Great Britain.
There is one respect and perhaps only one
in which it is inferior to the present system
and that is its nomenclature, aud no doubt
this defect has stood somewhat in the way oil
its becoming popular How much simpler
are the good old Saxon terms, "loot, ""yard,
"pound," gallon "ton," smile" than the
"millimtres, "hectoliters," and "deksgrams'
Of the metric system. 1t would greatly con.
tribute to the success of the movement were
its promoters to retain the old familiar
terms, and transfer them to their nearest
equivalents in the new system. This sugges.
ton, were it adopted, might seem to detract
somewhat from the universally Of the scheme
but this would be rather in appearance than
reality, as the "decimal" terms proper could
be continued as synonyms for int irrational
intercourse, while the English phraseology
was employed in everyday transactions.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

In accordance with q congratulated custom, tho
MONTPELIER DAILY JOURNAL will be issued dur
ing the approaching session Of the legislature contain
ing full and accurate reports Of tho dongs Of both
branches Of tho General Assembly, the latest tele
graphic and general news, editorials, miscellany, etc.,
etc. Our design is 10 make several important improve
mens, and shall spare pains to render the paper
all daily legislative Journal should be. This being
Presidential year, shall bestow liberal attention
upon the political issues Of the day. and do all in
power TO swell the noble Republican majority Of Sep
tembcr to still more emphatic in November. Nor
do expect 10 furl the banner Of daily until we
have had the glad privilege Of announcing to our
readers tho triumphant election Of Hayes and
Wheeler
SINGLE COPIES. go EACH.
FIVE COPIES TO ONE ADDREss........... l.25 RA n.
Ten COPIES, TO ONE ADDRESS. LOO EACH.
The WATCIIMAN & JOURNAL for the session,
containing the laws, fifty cents ten copies to one ad-
dress, four dollars. Early orders solicited,
J. & ]. NJ. POLAND.
Montpelier, September 10, 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

Which Garrick was In Paris, Preville, the
celebrated French actor invited him to his
villa, and, being in a gay humor, he propOs-
ed to 60 in one Of the hired coaches that reg
ularly piled between Paris and Versailles,
on which road Previlles villa was situated.
When they got in, Garrick ordered the
coachman to drive on, but the driver an
swered that he could not drive on until he
had got his complement of four passengers.
A caprice seized Garrick. He determin-
ed to give his brother player specimen of
his art. While the coachman was atten-
lively looking out for passengers, Garrick
slipped out at the opposite door, went round
the coach, and, by his wonderful command
Of facial expression, pSlmed himself off upon
the coachman as a stranger. This he did
twice, and was admitted into the coach each
time as a fresh passenger, to the astonish-
ment and admiration Of Preville. Ganlck
slipped out third time, and addressed him
self TO the coachman, who said, in surly
tone, that he had "got his complement"
He would have driven of without GOrrick
had not Preville called out that as the stran-
ger appeared to be very little man they
would accommodate the gentleman aud
make room for him.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

The special correspondent of the New
York World at Philadelphia has been anus.
ing himself in getting the opinions of the
foreign exhibitors at the centennial regarding
this Yankee nation, and has compiled n
bright and cosby letter therefrom. The
Turks think the Americans "good, big chill
dren," impertinent and i'll bred. The COM
missioners from McMahonIs Republic say
that "the American mode of life, as far as
eating is concerned, is detestable," and that
We need public school Of cookery, such
one as Mr.. Baker of Wellosy proposes to
found. american clothing is cheap, but
shoes are dear our machinery is ingenious
but requires too much coal. Los Espanoles
declares the Yankees to be "the most cordial
and hospitable people in the world" Meat
is dearer in Philadelphia than in Madrid or
Seville, and our clothing is higher than that
furnished by the Spanish tailors. On the
whole, living is cheaper here than in Alton
SOS kingdom. The Italians think our coun-
try ga money-making machine" whose "god
is the dollar" and they urge q reformation
in our cuisine. Living here is quite as cheap
as in Italy, house rents excepted. The
Swiss express satisfaction, but miss their
"after-dinner coffee" The Germans consider
America tho paradise of working men, but
its domestic life imperfect as compared to
that of the Father land. The Austrians de-.
ploro our ignorance and inability to say
''please," and "thank-you." The Danes say
that our middle classes are not SO we'll edu-
Gated as theirs. The Begians think our
stomachs must be out of order and that we
eat too much meat. The Dutch find clothing
and rents dearer here than in Holland, the
Mexicans recommend the hanging of extor.
tomato hackmen, and the Chinese say that it
"cOstee muchee money to livee in Meica."
All the "blarsted furriners" would like to
institute social reforms, aud all are unani,
nous in their verdict of bad, indigestible
food.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

Americans are particularly subject to this disease
and It's effects such Sour Stomachs, Sick Head
ache, IIabtual Costveness Heart burn, Water brnsh
coming up of the food, coated tongue, disagroeable
taste in the mouth palptation of the heart and all
diseases Of the Stomach and Liver. Two doses of
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER will relieve you at once,
and there positively is not in the United States
1t will not If you doubt this go to your druggist,
q. ID. Randall, and c. c. bingham, agents, st. Johns.
bury and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it.
Regular size 70 cents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
From tho Station Agent at South Royalston, Mass.

From the Station Agent at South Royalston, Mass.
Gentlomon-Although unsolicited by you, cannot
refrain from adding my testimony 10 the many already
given in favor OK your Wstar's Balsam Of Wild
Cherry
In the spring Of 1858 I was most severely afflicted
with hard, dry cough, with It's usual accompaniment
Of night sweats completely prostrating my nervous
system, and producing such dobtated state Of
health that after trying medical aid to no purpose,
had given up all hopes Of recovering as had also my
friends At this stage Of matters prevailed upon
through the influence Of a neighbor TO try Wistar's
Basam, though with no belief whatever in It's truly
wonderful curative properties and before using two
bottles the effect was almost magical Ny cough en-
tirely LEFT mo- the night swoats deserted me, hope
more elated my depressed spirits, and soon had at
taned my wonted strength and vgor.
Thus has this Basam, as has often been remark cd
by persons convorsant with the above facts In this vi
entity, literally snatched from tho yawning grave
You at liberty TO this for the benefit Of the af
nicted
Very respectfully yours. BENZ. WHEELER.
60 cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
CLUBBING WITH OTHER PAPERS.

The following publications will DO sent with tho
VERMONT FARMER, one year, at tho prices named ar
ter each Tho prices given include the postage on
both the Farmer and the paper dubbed with it, which
will be paid by the publishers Tho conditions are,
that all arearages for the Farmer If there arc any,
shall be paid and that both papers DO paid for
at the same time, but ii Is not necessary that both
should 10 sent to the same person, nor to tho same
post office.
II papers magazines not in this list are wanted
write us and We will ascertain what we can furnish
them with tho Farmer for, and answer you We claim
unsurpassed facilities for obtaining papers and maya
zines at low rates, when furnished with the Farmer.
zinc with the Farmer
A large discount In price.
All risk Of transmitting tho funds.
The cost OF money order OF registration
The trouble Of writing letter, and its postage.
And you insure correctness and dispatch.
Address, VERMONT FARMER,
st. JohnsbuTy, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
Important 20 the Public.

We wish to call attention to tho fact that thousands
OF people are dying annually by NEGLECrlNG the
diseases enumerated below for which DIR. b. ]. Ken
das Tonic and Blood Purifier is OF the best
dies known We claim for this medicine ali that in
dieated by its name that II Is Tonic aud Blood Puri-
fer which makes II Of the best remedies Tor SoOfu
lous and Syphilito affections, eTuptye and outanoOns
diseases, pimpes, tumOrs, swelsd neoks, blotohes,
bOis salt rheum, ulcers and sores, scad head Theu-
matsm eryspelas female weakness pain In the chest,
Joints, limbs or across the back, drUpsy, liver
plants, consumption papatOn of the hsart dpspep-
STA neuralgia head ache abuse OF mere ury and all
complaints accompanied by general debility and ro-
Druggists.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

A correspondent of the N. Y. Herald at
Oil City, Penn, furnishes some very interest
ing particulars in regard to the recent rise
10 petroleum. For two or three years past
prices have continued to decline Large
wells only could be made to pay, and those
which produced only eight or ten barres per
day we're abandoned, and the owners contin-
ued to hunt for better territory. Fortunes
were lost and many good business men were
driven to bankruptcy. Some of the small
oil towns were entirely deserted and others,
which had formerly had population of 5000
to 10000, were left with only few hundred
voters. In the midst of this long continued
depression there came a sudden turn in the
market; and during the month Of August
the price of crude oil nearly doubled, and
some large fortunes were made in a single
day. Upon one day when there was an ad.
vance Of 70 cents n barrel one for tunate
Spectator cleared 100000. This great
advance is attributed mainly to the growing
demand for consumption without the in.
creased production to offset it. During Aug.
ust 26S new wells were sunk, but of these
40 we're unproductive. The aggregate daily
production of these new wells was 1886
barrels. During the same month last year
there were only 66 new wells completed,
giving an average daily production of 1445
barrels. On the first Of September there
were being drilled in the entire oil region,
36l wells, and the utensils were being got
into place for 1888 others. AT that time the
daily production of the entire region was
26,5OO barrels. The August demand had
absorbed the entire production Of the month
and drawn from the reserve stock on hand
1873 barrels per day. The total amount
of reserved stock IN hand on the 18th OF
September was 3,l64,3S4 barrels; The
price at the wells, one year ago, was 80 cents
barrel the present price is $500 per bar
rel, with still upward tendency.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
Wonderful success,

II Is reported that BOsohee's German Syrup has,
since its introduction 10 the United States, reached the
immense sale OF 1000 dozen year. Over 6,OOO Drug
at Woodbury.. ~ j., and not has reported single
ALLURE, but every letter speaks Of the Astonishing
In curing severe Coughs, Colds settl cd on tho
Breast, Consumption or any disease Of Throat and
Lungs We advise any person that has any predispO-
siton 10 weak Lungs ~ 70 10 their druggists aud got
this medicine or inquire about IT, Regular size, 70
cents sample BOTTLE 10 eonts Two doses will relieve
any case. Don't neglect your cough.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
Marriagfs.

At Albany, Sept. IL, Charles o. Ltchaeld Of New.
port and Miss Mary Meacham of Albany.
At Wells River, Sept. 20, William IL. Goodwin. of
st. Johnsbury and May d. White of Wells River
At Morrsvie, Sept. 2j, Mr.. Andrew j. Smith of
Stowe and Miss Luella r. Cobb Of Morristown.
At Morrisvile, Sept. %, George W. Brown Of Stowe
and Miss Ellen Cobb Of MorristOwn.
At st. Johnsbury, Sept. D. William H. Whitney and
Mary L. Parker both fist. Johnsbury.
At Danville, Sept. 81 Mr. Grin p Rogers Of Peacham
and Miss Mary s. Sulham Of Danville
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
The Dollar Prize Package.
FOR a MONTHS ONLY.

We make this unparalleled ofIcrl For 81 We will
pOstpay 10 any address Prize Package contain
Ing 30 visiting cards and some valuable present which
guarantee well worth the money sent in all casos,
and in those which are fortunate enough 10 the
sealed prizes, infinitely with reasonable pat
ronage, We shall send out at loast stem winding
watchos solid gold ornaments, and Bank Bills, or
COINS Of various denominations, every week, besides
the regular presents ia each package. OF tho lat
tor We will specify wi-t French opera-glass chain
charm magnifying 1000 times the beautiful yioV upon
the Ions. Brazilian perfume stones 3, Golden Curl
Ing Fluid, for the hair (warranted A. Lovers III brary
D. sunglass. O. ParlOr telegraph with battery, wire
and dad etc. Remember everyone receives something
II not watch or $40 gold piece. Send NOW, before
the chance Is lost, to
The ENTERPRISE CARD CO., Burlington, W
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

III quite mistake to imagine that Brights Disease,
Kidney, Bladder and Glandular Affections, Gravel,
Diabetes, Dropsy, Urinary complaints aud female IT,
rogularitios, cannot no thoroughly cured. IIuSrs
REMEDY cures these diseases. IIuNrs REMEDY pos
sesses curative properties not found in any other mod
al
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

Much excitement has been caused in Par
sonGeld, Me-, by the mysterious death of
John Crennor, lad of Is, confined to his
bed of sickness, who was found Sunday shot
through the heart. Another lad who was
taking care of him, it is believed, accident
ally shot Crennor, or else he committed sui
eide.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

The state fair has been very successful
one, financially considered. 1t is thought
by the managers that the next one will be
larger and more interesting, as the Canada
people will make arrangements to partici-
pate more largely in the exhibition.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

CAKED BREASTS, Rheumatism, Sclatica,
swollings, sprains Stiff JOINTS Burns, Scads Poison
Gus Bites and all esh bone and muscle ailments can
be absolutely cured by the Centaur Liniments What
tho White Imminent is for the human family the Yellow
Lniment is for spawned, CALLED and lame horses and
animals.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

MOTHERS can secure health for their children
and rest for themselves by the of Catoria per-
feet substitute for Castor OIL 1t is absolutely harm
loss and is as pleasant to take honey. For Wind
Collie Sour Stomach, Worms Constipation, for young
or old there is nothing IN existence like It, 1t is
tain, 1t is speedy, it Is cheap.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

Patents have just been issued to Jas. f.
Ferguson of Essex for refrigerators Diff
Abel of Wolcott, machines for making shoe
pegs Jason w. Town of South Woodbury.,
manure wagons. ......
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29

Vermont can celebrate its Centennial indie
pendence day Jan. 10, 1877, it being the
anniversary of the day when, in oonven-
ton of delegates from the towns, VermOnt's
independence was declared.