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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

Two Reading (Pa.) girls put out their
money so freely at tho Centennial that DO.
fore they know it was all gone, aud having
lost their return excursion tickets, had TO
sell their hair in order to get home. A bar.
Der gave them SO 70 each for what they had.
While French Commissioner Du Sommer-
ard denies that he wrote the Objectionable
letter, it is alleged by many French exhibi.
tors that he did all that he could TO bown the
exhibition and that he from the 6rst, all that
he succeeded iu dissuading the proprietors Of
the "Creuzot" foundry, one of the largest in
the world, from sending their superb pro-
ducts to machinery hall.
The auction sale of buildings by the board
Of finance, November 80, will include the
main building aud carriage annex, agricul.
tural hall with wagon aud genealogical an
nexes, the art annex, Photographic hall, the
judges hall, the shoe aud leather, and but
ter and cheese buildings, and numerous mi
nor structuIes. The Ohio state building,
being Of stone, will most likely remain, the
property of the park commissioners. aud the
German pavilion will probably be given to
euO OieJ VI tuo paIk OohmlsSlOu, Oub tue
others will probably be removed. The pro.
jcctors Of the permanent exhibition will take
their chances with the other bidders to secure
possession Of the main building.
One could scarcely enumerate the instan.
ces in which the exhibition has already con.
tributed directly to the profit Of American
manufacturers One Of the latest announce.
meuts is that firms of Philadelphia carriage
builders have received large orders for
France aud Saxony, and propose to send
thither the finest specimens Of their work
The demand for American weapons has beer
greatly increased by the fine show Of then
made hero. The number aud variety Of ma
chimes moved by steam ordered for Europe
South America and ASIA since May is very
large. All that American manufacturers o.
machinery now need to do to convince the
world-The European world where they
will 6ud their chief markets. to establish
huge and comprehensive collective exhibit
ion Of their work at some international fail
in Europe. They must remember that Their,
they will be seen by the European masses
here they have been seen only by the Eu
ropean specialists. Paris offers the mex
good opportunity our builders of machinery
will be unwise if they do not make 4 grea
effort to be represented there. Now is tn,
golden hour.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
The Turco-Servian War.

The coming elections have for past two
weeks turned aside all attention from the
in the East. Our announcement
that the Turks had accepted the armistice
was little premature but the Russian gov
eminent finally gave the Turks forty-eight
hours in which to accept it or take the con-
sequences. Though this was a bitter pill
for Turkey to swallow, she was forced to ac-
cept the terms. Though the armistice was
accepted and Russia seems to enact the part
of peacemaker, she is only waiting for a
chance to make good her claim on Turkey,
"peaceably if she can-forcibly if she must. !"
England seems to have dropped the ques-
ton for the time being, but she is still
sharply watching tho course Of events. 1t
may be that the war will be avoided until
spring. yet a very small spark will explode
the whole.
Servia is thoroughly demoralizod. The
incapacity of her officers, the cowardice OF
ueT hOlulCIa uuu uSI nVeAhooo bSHNA"HJ
would have brought her to the feet of her
foe were it not that Russia stands between.
She can derive no benefit in case of war.
Even peace would do little to increase her
diminished pOpulace aud revive her desolated
provinces This is the attitude of the east
ern question at present Another week may
bring general war, but it cannot possibly bring
peace.
While We arc watching the movements oil
European states the following prophecy
made in 1853, when COnstantinople was TAX
Gu by the Turks, may be of interest -
In twice two hundred years tho Bear
Tho Crescent shall assail,
But II tho Cock and Bull shall pair
Tho Bear shall not prevail.
But look In twice ton years again
Lot Islam know aud fear,
The Gross shall wax, the Crescent wane,
Grow pale and disappear.
1t is exactly "twico ten years" since thu
end Of the Crimean war,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
The Election Still in Doubt.



The elections last Tuesday were very
close and the result is still in doubt. We had
hoped to give our readers a full account,
but the returns are 80 conflicting that we
shall content ourselves with giving synop.
sis Of the vote in the closer states and Of tho
general bearing Of the whole thing. Before
proceeding to the other states we will say
that Vermont gave a republican majority Of
about 10000, an increase Of over 1000
over the majority OfSeptcmber. New York
is for Tilden; his ma ority in the city was
over $4,000 and the republicans could not
overcome this in tho state. Tiden's majority
in the state will be about 100000 Con-
nccticut and New Jersey also went for Til
den. These states it was supposed would
decide the contest, but this opinion proved
wrong. Indiana was democratic by TO-.
900 majority, Ohio republican by 10000.
Wednesday evening the democrats were jubi.
liant, feeling sure that Tilden was elected,
and most of the republicans and all the re-
publican press conceded his election. But
there was a change. Wednesday night it
was said that Tldon had 184 electoral votes
and that six states we're in doubt all Of
which were claimed for Hayes. This was
the situation till Thursday morning when
the latest dispatches gave five of the six
doubtful states to Hayes, leaving Nevada
with three votes to decide the contest. This
is the situation at present Nevada was
claimed by the republicans by maj ority Of
from 500 to 1000.
Thus it will be seen that definite idea Of
the result cannot be given. That the cleo.
ton should be so close, when New York,
Indiana, Connecticut aud New Jersey, we're
democratic, is a matter of surprise.
Next week we shall give full account Of
the result with the standing of the several
states. We would say that Gov. Rice
is elected 10 Massachusetts, by l40 900
majority that Ben Butler is elected in
the seventh district.
According to this report the states sure
for Hayes are as follows:
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
Last Days of the Centennial.

After to-day, the Centennial will be
thing of the past. The most complete aud
magnificent exhibition that was ever seen, it
has also been the greatest success OF any Of
its kind. Though for the long period Of
six months, the interest Of the world has in
in no wise tagged, from beginning to end.
During the last three weeks, the attendance
has averaged nearly one hundred thousand
per day. The universal verdict is that the
half was not seen, the tenth described. The
exhibition was at first thought to do very
we'll if it paid the expenses of running it, to
say nothing of paying dividends on the
shares taken. 1t has done more than this
Alter paying all expenses, there will proba-
bly, be surplus of two to two and oue.half
millions of dollars. What is to be done with
the surplus can not yet be told. 1t all de.
ponds on whether the government will claim
its appropriation or loan to the managers oil
the Centennial. This will be one OF the in
toresting questions to be brought up at the
next session. The balance, or the whole, if
the government does not claim its share, will
be divided among the stockholders. The
buildings will be sold November 30.
The people we're surprised last week by
letter in Paris paper, the Figaro, stating
that the conduct of the American commits
soners toward the French exhibitors was
one of gross impolteness and even criminal
ty. That the articles designed by the French
for exhibition were Intentionally injured and
other equally absurd assertions. The Amer
lean minister asked for an explanation, the
papers commented severely on it, and alto.
gether it created quite a commoton for q
day or two. But finally the alleged writer
of the canard came out with a card denying
the authorship Of the piece, and there the
matter now rests. The exhibitors in general
are greatly pleased with their reception
though of course some GROWERS are to bt
found. The system of awards has given the
most dissatisfaction, but the commissioner
have determined to adhere to their origna
plans.
So in few days the Centennial will b'
no more. We shall have one monument re-
naming to mark the scene of the world
fair,-tho splendid memorial hall. TIT
memory of a visit to the Centennial will re
main for years happy thought with million
Of our cOuntrymen. Those who did not g
will have a dim regret as of a good actor
left undone. But we cannot all have GU
wishes. 1t will be some time, however, be
fore the Centennial ceases to be substan
tial object of interest. Till then we will no
write its obituary.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

THE ORIGINAL MAN WHO "llELD THE
FoRT," aud furnished the foundation for
Sankey's little song, which the religious peo-
pie sing aud .irreligIous people whistle, was
Gen. John NJ Corse of Chicago. 1t was
the last year of the war; when Sherman was
at Atlanta, preparing for the famous march
the sea. Allatoona Pass was gap 10
the mountains Of great strategic Importance
Its possession was indispensable to Sherman,
for to lose it would have involved not only
the success Of his campaign, but the safety
of his army. Corse knew the responsibility
which rested on him and his men, and the
brave fellows knew it, too. He told them
there must be no surrender, and it was left
out of their calculations The bloody work
began with a desperate assault by Gen.
Hood desperate but unsuccessful. After
hours of fighting, Corse began to commune
cato with Sherman through the signal sta.
ton on Kenesaw mountain. The smoke Of
battle delayed the progress OF the converse.
ton, but inally it lifted and the signal Off.
Ger slowly read to Corse the inspiring words I;
"IIold the fort we are coming" Tho con-
test went on. Hood, too, knew Sherman
was coming, aud he increased the energy Of
his attacks, but to no purpose. In the at.
ternoou Corse signalled this message -
"Allatoona, Ca, Oct. &, 1862 p. NJ
Capt. l.. NJ. Dayton, aid.de.camp; l am
short cheek-boue aud an ear, but am able
to whip all HI yet My losses are heavy.
A force moving from StilesborO to Kingston
gives me some anxiety. Tell me where
Sherman is" OF course, everybody knows
COrse held out till help came, and the pass
was saved.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

A council Of ministers belonging to the
New York and Brooklyn Congregational As.
ISOLATION met last week Tuesday to hear the
report of the committee of three appointed
to look into the testimony in the great scandal
case. After hearing their report the committee
unanimousl y declared their faith in Mr. Beech
ers' innocence and restored and welcomed
him as worthy of their love and confidence.
This is supposed to end the thing as far as
the church and Mr.. Beecher are concerned
We hope so for the sake of the people
Enough hos been had of the disgusting af.
fair. Now that Mr.. Beecher has been fully
cleared, and indicated by his clerical breth-
ren, let them and the rest of the world dis.
miss the subject from their minds and turn to
wOrthier thoughts. Let Mr.. Beecher settle
the thing when he settles, as will he and all
mankind, his good and bad works at the
final judgment
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

over years duration their expedition has
returned with the intelligence that the pole
cannot DO reached That where DIR. Hayes
asserted that open water could be found
was an unbroken field Of loo from 80 to $50
feet thick This precluded all possibility Of
ever reaching the pole, as no sledge journey
Of such length and in such temperature could
ever be made
This, then, is the appearance Of the north
pole question now. DR.. Hayes vigorously
denies the statements Of Captain Mares, but
the majority have accepted the latter's the
ory aud have given up all hopes of discover
ing the north pole. Perhaps this is one Of
the mysteries designed to be forever hidden
from mortal knowledge at least il looks so
now.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

Our readers will remember the prize fight
in New Jersey in which a young man Of
eighteen was pounded to death by a brutal
member Of the p. r. 1t is matter Of con-
graduation that we are able to record the
arrest, conviction and sentence Of five of the
men engaged in the fight, as principal or
seconds Their trial took place at Salem,
n. j., and the jury returned YER
dict of manslaughter against all FIVE Of the
prisoners. Weeden, Goodwin and Collyer,
are sentenced to six years Imprisonment each
in the penitentiary. The remaining prisoners
Clark and Neary, were sentenced to two
years Imprisonment.
1t is said that the prisoners we're much
downcast by the sentence, not thinking it
would be so severe. 1t will be a sound les
son to the remaining members of the prize
ring, who have hitherto violated the laws
of God and man.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

New York is enjoying a novel pedestrian
contest. Two women are walking against
each other for period of six days. Both
have before appeared in public walking
matches. We wonder if this is what the
women want their rights for. We think it
is the right thing for the ladies to exercise
as much as possible, but when it comes to
regular course Of training resulting in six
days contest in a public garden, we can but
think to say the least that woman has en-
larged her natural sphere. But we can
never tell what will happen. These two la
dies would make good "children" of the
regiment, however, as far as marching quail.
tics are concerned, to say the least.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
The following states are given to Tide

LATER.-It is reported as We go to press
Thursday afternoon) that n private dis
patch has been received stating that Tilden
has now l9l of the electoral votes, with
three doubtful states to hear from 1t is
impossible to decide what inform alton is
reliable and what is not the reports are
so conflicting.
LATEsT.-Threo O'Clock dispatches say
that Hayes is elected without doubt, having
carried all the doubtful states
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
I'ergenneS Market.

Saturday, Nov
Butter market unchanged from last wook
Eggs zoe,
Poultry, 10 % l5c.
Potatoes 50 40 Goo.
Onions 90 "a COO.
Apples 81 90 40 2j y Dbl.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

About twelve years ago Matthew Barrett,
a wholesale liquor dealer in Newark, N. D.,
being unable to defend himself when assaulted
by his wife, gave her all his property and
went away penniless. Since that time he
has accumulated fortune, hearing Of which
Mrs. b., who had been living out Of town,
returned recently with two loads OF furni'
ture aud two daughters, determined to re-
sumo her place as mistress Of her husbands
house. Barrett offered to give her house
in the city, but refused to live with her, and
she threatens to "break his neck II he don't,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10
SHAWS g. co.
Markets.
81. JOhIISLHry .H0rkeE.

THURSDAY Nov. o.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter, new, tubs or balls, &c % use v ID.
Eggs, 2Oc v doz.
Beans common white, sl75i hand picked, 50 so.
Oats, SOC v bush.
Maple Sugar stirred, extra, 90 v ID : tub, Sc.
Potatoes, 4Oc " bush.
Beef dressed weight, 7 "a Sc. v ID.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried apples IL "a lie as to quality.
Moasses zoe v gallon.
Syrup, silver drip, 81 90.
Sugar, refined q, l2c; granulatod, l3c,
Maple Sugar "a Toe.
Kerosene 35c v gallon.
Corn, new, soc y bush.
India Wheat, csc v bush.
Meal, 75c v hush, new.
Feed, 81 40 v 100 lbs.
Bran, 81 2j v 100 lbs.
Flour, SO 50 "a o..
Rye Meal, unsiitod, &c y h.
Shorts, SIS ton.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

1t is no longer safe to trust the smooth
edge as the test Of the twenty-cent piece
A large quantity of the coins having milled
edges are in circulation, aud it behOoVes the
people to be on their guard.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-11-10

CLAREWoNT, N. H., September 1875.
Dr. FLAGG-My Dear Sir: Your Cough and Lung
Syrup has proved great benefit To me, giving relief
from severe Coughs and Soreness Of the Lungs, when
all other remedies and physicians had failed. have
never taken a medicine pleasant to the taste
more satisfactory in its results.
Mrs. LYDIA WILEY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-09-16
The Grange Burial Service.

The beautiful and appropriate burial
service of the order is a fitting express
sion of the sentiments of the grange at
the departure of member. 1t has been
generally the fact that affection and
brotherly feeling have drawn large num-
bers of members to the grave Of brother
or sister. More than this, the services Of
respect have been such as to endear the
grange to all members: to inspire spirit
of fidelity; to make luke-warm members
attend more constantly; to heal fanciful
dislikes in the family, in short to build
up the grange in strength and fraternal
union. We hear of one grange that neg
lected to pay the tribute which the rit-
ual provides, to the memory of depar-
ted member. We believe there must
have been lack of information of the
event or some other palliating cause.
We cannot but urge The members of the
order to suffer no neglect to arise in this
branch of grange duty and privileges.
Let patrons lay aside work and cherish
the better spirit of fraternity, and they
will be profted in higher rewards than
come from cultivation of earthly fields.
Oregon Cukiuator.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-09-16
A New Feed for Horses.

A new kind of mash for horses is now
coming into use. 1t is thus described
by the California Former:
It is composed of two quarts Of oats,
one of bran, and half pint of fax seed.
The oats are first placed in the stable
bucket, over which is placed the linseed.
add boiling water, then the bran, GOV.
vering the mixture with an old rug, and
allowing it to tins rest for five hours
then stir the mass well up. The bran
absorbs while retaining the vapor, and
the linseed binds the bran and oats to-
gether; greater amount of fax seed
would make the preparation too oily and
less relished. One feed per day is sufic-
lent; it is easily digestible, and is spec
tally adapted to young animals, adding
to their volume rather than their height
giving substance to the frame. Prof.
Samson reminds us not to overlook the
food, in the nourishment question in
connection with the melioration of stock.
He considers oats, as so generally given
to sheep. as Objectionable, and approach
the improbable; rams generally receive
one pound of oats daily, ewes half the
quantity. Oats, forming an exciting
food, are especially suited to rams dur
ing the season when they are to serve,
but for fastening the development of
young sheep, they only build up the
bones not the flesh.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-09-16

Changers ask for equal rights and ex-
act justice-nothing more, and they will
take nothing less. They concede as
much to all others. They wage no war
upon legitimate enterprises. They look
upon the merchant as a link in the chain
which has grown unnecessarily long.
Certainly they have no personal feelings
in the matter, but they think they can
improve upon the old system by short
ching this chain. Farmers pockets are
empty, not from want of economy, not
because they do not labor from sunrise
to sunset, nor from want of resources,
but because equal rights have been deni-
ed. They desire to enjoy more of the
wealth they create. They seek to free
themselves from debt and heavy mort
cages, and are struggling to do SO by the
only means which appear available to
them.-Erchange
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-09-16
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
Michael IL. Moore, Plaintiff, !

Michael IL. Moore, Plaintiff, In the District rio,
vs.. Court of Allen
:. |. s;.uber and NJ. j. Stnu- }County, State OF
tlants.
$. I. Siauber and NJ. J. Stauler, husband and
wife, of the State of Iowa, wilt take notice thai
Michael H. Moore did on TIE 5Jth tlay of August
1876. f.e his petition in the District Court of thu
said county Of Allen and State of Kansas, against
the said $. l. Staul.er and NJ. j Staubcr, defend
NJ. J. Stauber, husband AMI wife, gave mort
gage 10 one q. W. Apple on lots one (D and
twelve (l.) in block numbered one hundred and
seven (lp1) in the city of lola, in said county OF
Allen and State of Kansas, To secure the payment
of 81 ii.0l, according to one certain promisSOry
note referred To in said mortgage, which sad
promissory mole WAS assigned and transferred 10y
The Said q. W. Apple; Ieforc due, to the said
Michael II. Moore, who was the legal holder an'l
owner thereof at tie time of the Hing of salt!
Petition, and praying that the salt! = l. Siauler
may pay said sum now claimed to lie clue with
interest, amounting to the sum of
together with the further sum of $50 90 rs stip-
ula,etl attorneys fee; or that said premises
may be sold to pay the same; and the said $. l..
Stauber and NJ. j. Staubcr are notified that they
are required to appear and answer said petition
before the .)th day of October, lS16, other
wise said Petition will be taken true aud con-
fessed and Il judgment rendered against the said
of sail note and interest thereon from the 9Th day
Of February, lSs4 at the rate of II per cent per
annum and for the further sum of $50 90 as an
attorney; fee stipulated in said mortgage,
and m order made directing the sale of said
premises and an application of the proceeds to
The payment of the said Judgment and the costs
and accr,iing costs in said Cause.
MICHAEL. IL MOORE, Plaintiff.
MURRAY & RICHARDS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys. 4jw3
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-09-16

GETTING RID OF HAwKs.-There are
several ways to get rid of hawks. One
is to shoot them when they come. If
you watch, you will find that they come
at the same time of day, and you can
get good shot at them. Another way
is to set trap on the top of a pole near
where the chickens are. The hawk will
sometimes light on the highest object
before going down for the chickens and
lights in the trap. This is sure way to
catch an owl. Skunks and minks may
be caught in traps with a very little
trouble. A barrel balanced on the bilge
over pole, about seven inches high,
with open end brought down to the
ground, and bait put on bottom. The
skunk will walk into the open end and
when he gets just past the middle the
barrel will right upon the bottom, leav-
ing the skunk prisoner. This has often
been tried successfully.