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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

FREAKS OF LIGHTNIra.-The light
ming during the thunder storm of Tues
day done much damage to buildings in
Boston and vicinity, and large number
of people were Frustrated and several
killed instantly. Mrs. james Holt OF
West Wilton, Mass, was killed while
sewing in one of the rooms in the second
story of her dwelling, Miss Lizzie Clapp,
telegraph operator at Readville, Mass,
was killed while at work in the office
Three young men were standing in the
door of an apotheeary store at Midway,
Mass, and were struck insensible, and at
Caryville, Mass, the lightning killed
one little girl five years old, and knock
ed down her grandmother.
In Albany, N. Y, the policeman and
several citizens took refuge in tool
shop. The building was struck by light
ming and all the inmates were more or
less paralyzed.
AT Baltimore, there were 40 cases of
sunstroke, 10 of which were fatal. but
sthe heavy shower at night cooled the
temperature
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

Gov. Hayes letter of acceptance is
received with much favor. Even that
portion of the press sometimes called
" independent" with whom fault-fnding
is chronic, speak of it with sharp salts
faction, as a reform document with the
true ring. As in his campaign of last
year in Ohio, Gov. Hayes does not hest
tate to step out in advance of the party
platform and this reminds us of what
Judge Poland, referring to the fact, SO
handsomely said of him in his speech
before the recent State Convention,
"that man who had more courage
than his whole party, may well be called
a bold and fearless man"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

- Twenty-four years ago Mr.. Blaine
taught school in Philadelphia at 5000 a
year.
The editor of the democratic organ
in Gov. Hayes town says bluntly tina t
he doesn't believe in him politically and
shan't vote for him, but adds frankly
that he's a square man, and if elected
will make an honest President.
Out west they are going to call the
clubs Hay-makers. The suggestion
takes like wild-fire. The pioneer club
has been formed in springfeld, III. 1t,
banner beares scythe and pitchforl
crossed before wheel. with the motto
Make Haytesl while the sun shines,
Then Mheei(er) in"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
JUDGMENT OF THE PUBLIC!

During the past five years the public have care
fully observed the wonderful cures accomplished
from the use of NEGETINE, From its many
an afflicted sufferer has been restored TO perfect
health, after having expended small fortune in
procuring medical advice and obtaining poisonous
mineral medicines.
1t is now justly remarked by all classes Of people
that VEGETINE holds higher position in the
timation of the public than any other medical COM
pound. and 1t has won its great reputation and i'm
mense demand from actual merit.
Its medical properties are Alternative, Tonic Sol
vent and Diuretic. There is no disease Of the hu
man system for which the VEGETINE cannot be
metallic or poisonous compound. 1t is composed
exclusively of barks, roots and herbs it is very
pleasant to take every child likes it. 1t is safe and
reliable, as the following evidence will show.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
A WALKING MIRACLE
Mr.. H. R. STEVENS

Mr.. H. r. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-Thouah a stranger want to inform
you what YEGETINE has done for me.
Last Christmas Scrofula made its appearance in
NY system-large running ulcers appearing on me.
follows; One on each of my arms, one on my
thigh which extended 70 the seat, one my head
which eat into the skull BONE one my left leg
which became so bad that two physicians came to
amputate the limb, though upon consultation con-
cluded not to do my whole body so full of
Scrofula; they deemed it advisable cut the sore
which was painful beyond description. and there
was a quart of matter run from this sore.
The physicians all gave me up to die, and said
they could do more for me, Both of my legs
were drawn up to my seat and it was thought if /
did get up again / would be cripple for life.
When in this condition saw VEGETINE adver-
tised, and commenced taking it in March, and fol-
lowed with it until had used sixteen bottles.
and this morning am going to plough corn. well
man, All my townsmen say it is miracle to see me
round walking and working,
In conclusion l will add, when was enduring
such great suffering, from that dreadful disease,
Scrofula, prayed to the Lord above to take out
| of this world but as VEGETINE has restored to
me the blessings of health, desire more than ever
to live. that may be of some service to my fellow
men, and know of no better way to aid suffering
humanity, than to nclose you this statement of my
case with earnest hope that you will publish it,
and il will afford pleasure to reply to any COM
munication which may receive therefrom,
| am. sir. very respectfully.
| WILLIAM PAWN.
Avery. Berrien Co. Mich. July TO- 1877.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

HUNTS REMEDY is not a new COM
pound, it has been before the public
more than twenty years, and extensively
used by all classes, both with and with
out the advice of physician. AUNT's
REMEDY has been the means of saving
from lingering and frightful disease
and death hundreds of our well-known
citizens. HUNTS REMEDY never fails
to cure dropsy and all diseases Of the
kidneys, bladder and urinary organs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
Serious Casualty.

A most exciting and serious accident
took place at Lynn, Mass, on the 18th,
inst, by the collision of locomotive
with passenger coach, resulting in Sc
we're injuries to three ladies who occu-
pied seats in the latter. 1t seems that
the train from Boston on the Eastern
Railroad was entering the Central de.
pot at few minutes past twelve o'clock
the driver ofone of the Wyoma coaches,
containing three ladies and little girl,
attempted to cross the track directly in
front of the approaching train, needless
of the protestations of the fagmen who
were stationed on the crossing. The en-
CINE struck the coach with terrible force,
smashing the latter into pieces and
throwing out the driver and the occu-
pants.
They were soon rescued from the de-
bris and carried into a neighboring
apothecary store, and two physicians
summoned. Two of the ladies were in
sensible when pickedup and we're thought
to be dead, but subsequently partially re-
vived. The little girl was nearly dead
from fright, while the other lady was in
helpless condition. The injured per
sons were all conveyed to their homes
by the police, where examinations Of
their injuries were made by physicians
and they have strong hopes of their re
covery, though the ladies were all seri
ously injured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
Valuable Evidence.

The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev =.
o. Z. WALKER, ID. D.. formerly pastor of Bowdoin
Square Church. Boston, andat present settled in Prov
idenee. r. l. must be deemed as reliable evidence.
No onesh0uld fail to observe that this testimonial
of VEGETINE in the Rev. Mr.. Walkers family
who now pronounces il Invaluable;
PROVIDENCE, X. L. 164 Transit street,
ii. R. STEVENS. ESQ:
feel bound to express with my signature the high
have used it for the last two years In nervous e.
bility it is invaluable and recommend it to all who
may need an inYigorating. renovating tonic.
o. 7. WALKER.
Formerly pastor of Bowdoin, So. Church Boston.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
The Indian War.

The Indian war which has Just broken
out afresh, with such calamity to the U.
S. troops, very naturally raises the
whole question of national policy as to
the Indians. These slaughters are PEE
riodical. They settle nothing and of
course result in no advantage to the In
dams, beyond that of the momentary
satisfaction they feel while engaged in
the work of blood. Their work of
slaughter is almost always one of chance.
1t may be women or children, peace
commissioners under flag of truce, or
U. S. Soldiers. 1t is all the same to
them. Their innate treachery has al
ways been the same, whether in the far
west or the early history of New Eng
land.
Much sentimental sympathy has been
wasted on the noble red man." and es-
pecially is the point made, how they
were the original possessors of this coun-
try, and how they have been driven
from their lands by the white man.
1t is not SO certain that they we're the
original occupants Of this country.
Biologists find signs of habitations and
of the human family in this country Of
much more advanced type of civiliza-
ton than anything ever yet shown by
the red man. and who must have ex-
listed here long before the mobile" saw.
age. But even if this point fails tc
hold there is another still more impor
tant, and which brings up the Who'll,
question Of human rights.
Mankind, red, black or white, are
born into the world without their knowl.
edge or consent, and are not therefore
responsible for the circumstances they
find as they for the first time open theil
eyes on the world. That is exactly
where we all stand, and itseems to us tina
there should be radical change in tn,
entire national policy as to the Indians
Why should the government longer SUP
port savages in their pleasure of gam
and hunting. Able bodied Indians il
dulge in no work. That is left for tn
squaws. Now if they can support then
selves in this manner, very we'll, but
the government must do it why shout
it not be done as other paupers are SUI
portedY Why should white men c
black men be taxed for the support {
able bodied red men who spend the
whole lives in idleness, unless we exceT
such time as they are engaged in war {
hunting game? Especially why shout
the money from the U. S. treasury /
any longer paid to arm the treachero,
tribes of the west, by which they ca
more etfectually slaughter those wi
help pay for the arms they have, or ste,
and raid upon the settlements of Il
frontier.
Of course there is no question th
there have been white marauders upt
the Indians, whereupon the policy
the Indians has always been to murd
the innocent in revenge. Let us chan
our Indian policy, and put the viii
and red maurauders upon the same foo
ing and subject to the same penalti
Is it any longer the duty of the Anne
can government to furnish improv
means to the" noble red man by viii
he can more conveniently take the VIII
mans scalp?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

tration of the government which will
protect all classes of citizens in all their
political and private rights. What the
South most needs is peace" and peace
depends upon the supremacy of the law.
There can be no enduring peace if the
constitutional rights of any portion of
the people are habtually disregarded.
A division of political parties, resting
merely upon distinctions of race or upon
sectional lines, is always unfortunate,
and may be disastrous. The welfare of
the South, alike with that of every part
of the country, depends upon the at
fractions it can offer to labor, to immi-
grafton and to capital; but laborers will
not 90, and capital will not be ventured
where the constitution and the laws are
set at defiance, and distraction, apprehen-
sion and alarm take the place Of peace
loving and law abiding social life. All
parts of the Constitution are sacred, and
must be sacredly observed, the parts
that are new no less than the parts that
are old. The moral and material pros
perity of the Southern States can be
most effectually advanced by hearty
and generous recognition of the rights
of all by all recognition without re-
serve or exception. With such rec
ognition fully accorded, it will be practi-
cable to promote-by the influence of
all legitimate agencies of the general
government-the efforts of the people of
those states to obtain for themselves the
blessings of honest and capable local
government. If elected | shall consider.
it not only my duty, but it will be my
ardent desire, to labor for the attainment
of this end. Let me assure my coun-
trymen of the Southern States that if |
shall be charged with the duty of or
ganizing an administration it will be
one which will regard and cherish their
truest interests interests of the
white and colored people, both and equal
ly, and which will put forth its best eff
forts in behalf of civil policy which
will wipe out forever the distinction be-
tween the North and South in our COM
mon country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

Mr. II. R, STEVENS;
DEAR SRI will most cheerfully add my testimo-
ny to the great number you have already received
in favor of your great and good medicine, VEGE-
TIN K. for do not think enough can be said in its
praise. for was troubled over 30 years with that
dreadful disease Catarrh, and had such bad cough
ing spells that it would seem though could new
me; and do feel to thank God all the time that
there is so good medicine as VEGErINE, and
also think it one of the best medicines for coughs
and weak. sin king feelings at the stomach. and ad
wise everybody to take the VEGETINE. for can
assure them it is one Of the best medicines that
or was. Mrs L. GORE.
Corner Magazine and Walnut Streets. Cambridge
Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

- Mr.. Hendricks was one of the few
United States Senators who voted against
the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the Constitution on their final pas
sape
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
TEGETINE Is SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.
2S-e-o-U-30

This popular locality (7errace build
ing tOts) has non its ,oay into public es-
TEEN By its oson merits, and is acknotoI-
edged By all as one of the most attractive
features Of our beautiful, prosperous MI
Lage. 1882
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

DEATH FROM LOBSTER. SQUIRE.
a young married man of about % years
of age, of Westfeld, Mass, ate
some lobster Wednesday evening of last
week, after which he drank a quantity
of milk. He was soon taken violently
sick and died Thursday night from the
effects.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTS.

With civil service organized upon a
system which will secure purity, expert
ence, efficiency and economy, strict re-
gard for the public welfare solely in APP
pointments, and the speedy, thorough
and unsparing prosecution and punish
ment of all public officers who betray Of
fetal trust with a sound currency +;
with education unsectarian and free to
all with simplicity and frugality in
public and private affairs and with a
fraternal spirit of harmony pervading
the people of all sections and classes, we
may reasonably hope that the second
century of our existence as nation will,
by the blessing of God, be pre-eminent
as an era of good feeling and period
of progress, prosperity and happiness.
Very respectfully,
Your fellow citizen,
r. B. HAYES.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
What the Papers Say.


Gov. Hayes has spoken, and his voice has no I'M
certain sound. 1t utters a clear. manly. unequiv-
oca declaration of principles. which embodies the
strong desires Of all honest and thinking American
citizens. The country has waited TO hear from him
something more distinct and assuring than the
vague promises of the Cincinnati platform. and it
will not be disappointed,
From the New York Times.
The letter of Gen. Hayes. accepting the repu Bill
can nomination, leaves nothing to be desired. 1t
is the manly, frank and explicit declaration of a
sincere and able man. If there any who have
had doubts as to Gen. Hayes possession of the pro-
nounced characteristics required in the leader of
the republican party at this juncture. the letter
ought to go far to cause them to dismiss such doubts
From the Hartford Courant.
Mr.. Hayes makes no effort for mere fine writing ;
INDUCES in no glowing eulogy of his party. nor
straightforward way gives his construction of the
important principles of the republican platform.
and gives his promise-the word of an honorable
gentleman-as to what, if elected, he will endeavor
to accomplish
From the Boston Journal.
Gov Hayes letter places him in direct alliance
with the best and most truly reformatory elements
in the party. and makes him emphaticaly leader
suited to the spirit of the times and the highest
eessties of the country 1t cannot fail to win for
heve in good and honest government, and who are
not to be misled by the duplicty If the st. Louis
platform and ticket.
From the Boston Globe.
Mr. Hayes letter accepting the Cincinnati nomi-
nation is at last out" 1t be said without hes
tons at issue in the campaign met squarely.
and IN a manner TO please particularly the indie
pendent voter.
From the New York World, dem.
There is not one hearty, outspoken word in it,
from beginning to end.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

PERRY'S MOTH AND FRECKLE LOTION is
intended only for removing Mora PATCHES, FREcg-
LES and TAN. 1t is reliable. For PINPLEs, BLACK
HEADS or FLEsHwoRMs, ask your druggist for PER-
RVS C0MED0NE and PIMPLE REMEDY. the
InfalIble Skin Medicine. or consult Dr. B. G. PER-
RY. Dermatologist. ~ Bond Street, New York.
1890
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

err of the generals brothers. Within a
few feet of each other the three broth
ers had fallen, and on the skirmish line
was the body of Lieut., Calhoun, the
husband of Clusters sister. Mrs. Cal
houn lost here husband, three brothers
and nephew. Kellogg. the special
correspondent of the New York Herald,
was found on the skirmish line near to
Calhoun. Upon this scene of action,
made memorable by such sacrifice, one
column, commanded by Gen. Gibbons,
came Just in time to rescue Col. Reno,
menaced with the fate that had more
rapidly overtaken Custer. Assailed in
some poor intrenchments by 1000 Sioux,
excited by the blood of Clusters men,
Reno, and what remained of the gallant
9TH cavalry, must have fallen as their
comrades did, had not the appearance OF
Gen. Gibbons column at the mouth OF
the Little Horn alarmed the enemy and
caused their precipitate retreat
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
TORTURE OF THE WOUNDED.

BISMARCK. D. T.. July s.-George Herendon. a
scout with General Clusters command, and who was
with Colonel Reno during the fight and repuise OF
tured alive and tortured. know the colored scout
Isaiah was, for he had small pistol balls in his legs
from the knee down. and believe they were shot
into him while alive, Another man had strips OF
skin cut out of his body. Hordes of squaws and
old, gray haired Indians were roaming over the
battle field bowling like mad
The squaws had stone mallets and mashed in the
skulls Of the dead and wounded. Many were
gashed with knives and some had their noses and
other members cut off. The heads of four
white soldiers were found in the Sioux camp that
had been severed from the trunks. but the bodies
could not be found on the battlefield in the vii
Iage. Our men did not kill any squaws, but the
Rees Indian scouts did. The bodies of six squaws
were round in the little ravine. think the Indian
village must have contained about 5000 people full
ly three thousand of whom were warriors. The In
dans fought Reno first and til en- went to fight Gus
ter, after which they came back to finish Reno.
The same Indians were in all the attacks. / think
the Indians were commanded by Sitting Bull in
person., There were eight or nine other chiefs in
the field.
BISMARCK, Da.. July 9-The remains bear many
evidences of torture. Some seem to have been shot
with arrows in certain parts while still living, and
other portions of their bodies were removed. The
heads of nearly all had been crushed with stone
clubs. In some cases the heads were severed from
the body and the entrails taken from some, and
from many the limbs were chopped off. Some
bodies were partly burned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

The resolutions with respect to the
public school system is one which should
receive the hearty support of the Amer
lean people. Agitation upon this sub
ject is to be apprehended until by con-
stitutional amendment the schools are
placed at bay, and all danger of secta.
rian control of interference is passed.
The republican party is pledged to Sc
cure such an amendment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

= The silver mines at Hartland are
developing favorably, and at present
ten men are engaged taking out ore.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
THE NEEps on THE souTH.

The resolution of the convention ON
the subject of the permanent pacifeation
of the country, and the complete pro.
lection of its citizens in the free enjoy
ment of all their constitutional rights,
is timely and of great importance. The
condition of the Southern States attracts
the attention and commands the sympa.
thy of the people of the whole union in
their progressive recovery from the eff.
fects of the war Then the first neces.
sity is an intelligent and honest admins
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
CUsTER's LAST FIGHT.

A dispatch to New York paper, dat
ed on Clusters battle field, June 20 says ::
Courriers are about to leave with Gen.
Terry's dispatches, and l take advan-
tage of the opportunity to send hasty
and necessarily imperfect account of the
battle. write from the scene of Gus
ter's magnificent but terribly fatal
charge, from a plateau on which but a
few hours since l saw at glance 1I5
heroic soldiers of the United States cav
airy lying where they fell at the hands
of savage foe, cold and dead. Near
the top of little knoll in the center of
this plateau lay Custer himself, and it
touched my heart to see that the sava-
ges in a kind of human recognition of
heroic clay, had respected the corpse of
the man they knew so we'll. Other bod
les were mutilated j; Clusters untouched.
tribute of respect from such an enc
my more real than title of nobility.
Near him we're eleven dead officers. Capt
Miles Keogh was ON his right, and his
brother, Capt Thomas Custer, on his
left. Almost at Clusters feet Law a fair.
beautiful boy of 10. This was Young
Reed, Clusters nephew. He was visit.
ing the general at the time he was or
dered on this expedition, and insisted
upon coming with him. In the field a
little way off lay Boston Custer, anoth.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
SEE WHAT CASH Will, M,

In fashionable styles, at $l.u0 per ys,S a'spus
unquestionably the Low EST price msds' nwhhl
class Of goods by ANY party. and s,. upon u
it 10 ONLY for CASH. Three years aso ,Haei d
quality of goods were sold at s2oO per yard ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14
L. A. CARPENTER
BELLOWS FALLS, VERNON
q
CROCKERY.

lust RECEIVED few Crates of crocketIJn III NJ
- | am Offering for CASH ut so mucnn "a N hJa
PRICE than has been sold here, that all W.
examined my STOCK AND PRICES are MOODS
Come and see at U. f.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

The Indians lost heavily in the battle.
The Grow scout survived by hiding in a
ravine. He believes the Indians lost
more than the whites. The villages
numbered about 1900 lodges, and it is
thought there were 1000 warriors.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-07-14

Gen. Custer was directed by Gen. Ter
ry to find and feel of the Indians, but
not to fight unless Terry arrived with
infantry and with Gibbons column. The
casualties foot up 261 killed and So
wounded.
While Gen. Terry's command were on
the march they were met by three Crow
scouts, who reported the disaster to Gus
ter, but they were not credited, though
they pushed on and soon found the dead
bodies of soldiers and horses and the
worst was confirmed.