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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

A SCcTCH minister of considerable
repute was among the invited guests
at dinner given in honor Of a theat-
rical manager, short time ago, i'll
Edinburgh, made brief speech, in
which he favored the drama, and gave
it as his opinion that people might
profit intellectually by attending thea
tres. This departure from the old fogy
notion that good people must draw
their faces out SO as to resemble inter.
rogation marks and refuse to visit
places of innocent amusement, has
created some stir among church men,
bers. At good theatre many useful
things can be learned, and the time
will come when the drama will be
sought by all classes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30
JOHN D. LEES CONFESSION.

John D. Lee, who was executed las
Friday at Mountain Meadows having
been tried and found guilty OF Delng
the leader in the awful tragedy com
mitted at that place twenty years ago.
known as the Mountain Meadows Mas
sacre, made full confession, portion
of which appears in the Corlnne nee
ord # is as black and sickenlng as
can be imagined, and is very pointed
in announcement of the Mormon priest
hood and the head of the church. he
had been a member Of the order OF
Danites from it's formation, and was an
active member. From this order the
destroying angels" were chosen ana
thew were sworn to obey the orders OF
Young and the priests, and the dlvulg-
ing Of any secret was punished by
death. He became indicted into all
the degrees of the Endowment House
and stood high in the priesthood. lie
claimed that the order that directed
the massacre to be committed was
from the head of the church, and that
when all was over he gave Young the
particulars, when he sad, Il Will
communicate with Cod" The next
morning Lee returned and Young sald'
Brother Lee, not drop OF innocent
blood has been shed. have gone to
God in prayer and God has shown me
that it was just act; the people did
right-onIy they were little hasty.
I have evidence from God that the act
was just; that it was in accord with
Gods will" The confession goes on
to state that Lee was deserted by the
Mormons, and that when he was ar
rested his minutes containing all the
secrets and crimes committed by the
Danites were destroyed by Young,
and that he could give nothing except
what was retained by memory. He gave
the names of twenty or thirty of the
assassins who committed murders at
the Mountain Meadows Massacre. 1t
is to be hoped that sufficient evidence
NAV be obtained to convict all who
were implicated in that, the most afro
cious and heart-rending butchery on
record.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

SPEAKER RANDALL does not share in
the apprehensions Of the Democrats
generally that the Republicans will
get control Of the next house Of Rep
resentatiVes. Upon the strength of
his opinion strong effort is being
made to keep the Southern Democrats
firm to their party
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

"Peter Cooper and "forty-three
hand" are the latest games Of cards
introduced in the Webfoot State. The
papers there don't explain how many
points there are in the games, but we
should think about fifteen, in which
eight would fix things all right.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

The sale of the Bible at Chicago is
said to be three-fold greater this year
than last. 1t is accounted for by the
fact that Mr.. Moody drew attention to
it. and the benighted citizens, think
Ing it a lew work, are making a run
on the book.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30
NEWS ITEMS.

The amount of DIVIDENDS pau =
the mining companies of Nevada ga
ifornia and Idaho during the last te
years is s8s, sos, 600.
The Pacific Mail Company has CON
pleted a contract with the government
Of Salvador to have direct month";.
Communication with San Francisco.
Justice Clifford denies that ne ma
any intention of resigning his posltlol
Ion the Supreme Bench.
Not a solitary colored man remains
lin the Nichols government.
John D. Lee is said to have thirty
seven sons and sons-in-law.
The railroad from Seattle to Ken
ton has been opened with imposing
ceremonies.
Madame Camilla Urso, the renowned
vioIinist is soon to play in Salem
Oregon, for the benefit of the Orphans
Home.
A So, 600 nugget was lately found
at Cable, Montana.
Several earthquake shocks were felt
in Montana, lately.
The Fullerton quartz mine, IN Doug
lass county, Oregon, is said to be very
rich.
The broom factory on John Day
river, Wasco county, Oregon, is doing
thriving business.
Austria has issued general am
nesty to all Austrians who joined the
Turkish army.
Several discoveries of rich quartz
have lately been made near the Silver
Springs, in Wasco county, Oregon.
A party of colored men called on
President Hayes, and through their
spokesman, thanked him for the honor
conferred on their race by the appoint
ment Of Fred Douglass as Marshal OF
the District of Columbia.
English sparrows have been import
ed to Salt Lake.
The police recently made raid on
the saloons after the hours specified
by the liquor ordance, and several
were fined $50 each.
A temperance revival is in progress
in San Francisco, and meeting with
success.
John D. Lee was shot at Mountain
Meadows last Friday. Five bullets
pierced his heart and death was in
In his speech he impli-
Gated Brigham Young
Erlanger & Hess, stockholders at
Virginia City, have failed
The New York Senate has rejected
he nomination Of Mcclellan by vote
# Ii to g.
A meeting of the three Emperors
s being arranged, when they will
come to some understanding
or the peaceful settlement of the
European muddle.
The armistice between Montenegro
md the Porte has been prolonged till
April 1st
The New Orleans Democrats are en-
aged at the commission.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

The grasshopper commission, under
Prof Packard, will interview the burgs
OF Utah, Montana and Idaho. It is
not stated whether he is to ascertain
the exact number.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

IT is claimed that Senator Harris, of
Tennessee, is not citizen of the Uni
ted States, having acknowledged al
leglance to the Mexican government
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

DON CAMERON, the newly elected
Senator from Pennsylvania, is a son.
Of Simon Cameron.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

The following is an advertisement
that appears regularly in the Corinne
Daily Record:
"Wah Hing, washing and ironing,
near the "Old Corner" Corinne. You
my sign-Wah Hing. Ne
sable wash all same white woman.
No taree shirt"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

.. Don CAMERON was elected United
otates Senator from Pennsylvania on
the Goth instant
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

HE divines of Salem, Oregon, are
continually lecturing on "What to do
with our hoodlums?"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-03-30

GOV. :. I. NICHOLS graduated at
, west Point in 1855, with distinguished
donors.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16
ADDISON COUNTY.


The Addison County Temperance Society
will hold their annual meeting at the Con.
gregationAl church, in Middlebury, on
Wednesday, the 2lst day of February.
DR.. Labaree has completed his course of
instruction in international law and the his
tory Of civilization, in which he has had the
seniors Of Middlebury college. The class was
examined by him in these subjects, Thursday,
and the doctor declared that the young men
all passed admirable examinations some of
the best he had ever heard.
Mr.. U. d. Twitchell of Mddlebury has
purchased and shipped from the different
stations between Rutland and Vergsnnes
during the months of December aud anuary,
over FIVE thousand sheep pelts.
ESSEX COUNTY.
There has been raised in Essex county
two hundred bushels shell corn on three
acres, at cost Of forty cents per bushel
There have been crops Of eighty.fve to ninety
bushels Of oats per acre. There was q great
deal Of wool raised in Coos county, but dogs
kill many sheep, and the tax on them does
not pay for the sheep they kill.
A vote was taken expressing the opinion
that the farmers on the average in Essex
county were making 800 each yearly.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The freight business on the Missisquoi
Railroad is increasing to such an extent that
many new hands have been employed, thus
furnishing work for those who had been idle
Mr.. l.. II. Golf, of Richford, has invented
saw-horse, for which he has procured a
patent in Canada and filed a caveat this
side, and has sold his Canada territory for
800.
Swanton had a $4,000 fire last week
on which there was $4,000 insurance.
st. Albans had very successful series Of
gospel meetings last week.
A very successful series of gospel meet.
ings have been held at East Franklin, under
the direction Of brethren from st Albans.
They closed Tuesday evening, Jan. 9th, and
1t is calculated that about sixty have ex.
perienced change Of heart and life.
ORLEANS COUNTY.
The new hotel at Barton Landing is an.
preaching completion. Mr.. G. b. Drew is
putting IN the piping. The house will be
dedicated on the 9th of March.
II. W. Campbell, of Montgomery Center
has just returned from a successful business
trip in the West, having taken orders for
10000 butter tubs and $1,000 butter boxes,
to be delivered before the LIST of August
next.
A boy at Newport Center has been fined
for disturbing prayer meeting Three boy.
in Weston have been fined for maliciOu:
conduct in schools.
The trial Of Hayden, the Derby Line wife
murderer, has been postponed until next Sop.
TENDER, and he is said to be very i'll at present
RUTLAND COUNTY.
The annual meeting Of the Rutland county
Temperance Society was held in Rutland
agreeable to call, at the Reform Club rooms
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 8.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

CALEDONIA County GRANGE ASSOCIATION
met by invitation, with Rising Sun Grange
North Danville, Feb 18Th, at IL O'Clock a.
M, Bradley Ingalls,, master, in the chair
The forenoon session was devoted 10 the bust.
ness of the association which was conducted
with prOmptness and dispatch. The best
method Of breaking cattle was discussed by
Oscar Brown, j. Vance and others. The
dinner hour having arrived the vestry Of the
church was set with tables, the grange Girn.
ishing hot coffee and trimmings. The lunch
baskets Of the members from the different
oranges supplied the balance Of the repast
The tables would seat between sixty aud
seventy and were twice filed before all we're
fed. A more cheerful aud jolly set Of far
mers and their wives, sons and daughters il
would be hard to iud. 1t having been an-
nounced that the afternoon session would be
open to all it was soon seen that the vestry
would DO inadequate and the spacious audi.
ence room was kindly opened and filed.
One happy feature of the session was an
invitation to the school to attend, which was
accepted, and the large school marched in
two by two, the audience receiving them
rising when tho choir sung a welcome, and
the Rev. o. Roys of St. Johnsbury was
called upon to address them. He alluded to
his boyhood on the farm, gave the school
children and those who were older, some
good and pertinent advice and counsel that
from the earnest and impressive manner in
which it was given produced a happy effect
upon all present. A ten years old daughter
OF Brother Vance went upon the platform
and repeated a poem that was highly APP
plauded. The association edtress, Mrs
Eggleston, with her three assistants, all far.
mers' wives or daughters, read paper that
would have done credit to the more arsto,
cratic profession, clearly proving that the
talent of the farm is equal to that of the
other professions
Miss Emma Frost was appointed editeress
for the next meeting with the power to
choose her own assistants. The association
meets with Enterprise Grange, Lyndon, in
FIVE weeks.
The following subjects arc to be discussed
Mistakes in Farming, by Il. b. Newton.
The Duty Of Husbands to make Life at
Home Pleasant and Attractive by Mrs. o.
Brown. The Importance of Culture upon
the Farm, by Il. t. Richardson.
The following resolution was presented by
Brother Il. Ii. Stone, master of Wide
Awake Grange, and unanimously adopted
ReSoloed That the thanks of the assOcla-
ton be rendered to Rising Sun Grange for
the hearty reception given us, and to the
society for kindly opening their spacious au-
1ience room for our use, and to the people |
Of the village who have opened their barns
aud stables for our teams.
Bradley Ingalls,, master; p. l.. Pierce,
secretary.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

WIDOw REUBEN HALLETT, a member Of
Wide Awake Grange. had contracted her
years supply Of wood, but had failed to get
1t drawn. This coming to the knowledge of
the grange, seven or eight teams started out
and brought tho worthy lady each load of
wood much to her surprise aud qualification.
The disastrous fire that visited the quiet viii
lage Of st. Johnsbury Center, last summer,
destroyed all the personal effects of tho
grange, and some of its members suffered
the entire loss of all they possessed. One
brother who was the first to rebuild, when
he got ready to raise his house, while away
from home, the members of the grange
met and under the direction of the work
men who had charge Of the building raised
and covered the house and raised and nearly
covered the ell. When he came home at
night and saw what had been done, he ex.
claimed, "God bless the brethren of Wide
Awake Grange"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

The BATTLE WITH Our WORsER SELP.--
This is the worst tragedy of human life
this conflict between the higher and lower
nature in man. 1t is not pain, sorrow, suf.
fering, which constitute the tragic element
in our experience, but this helpless struggle,
perpetually bafiled, toward the good and
the true. Pain and disappointment we can
bear, but how bear TO see nobleness debased
by low, mean, selfish, sensual desire The
mother can lay the little head of her darling
in the grave, and, after while, can think
Of it and speak of it with composuro. But
who shall console her for the liviug2 Who
will como and mourn with her over the NOR
ally dead, who has repaid all her care and
patient love with reckless folly, throwing
himself away, throwing his true self into
ruin? Who will follow to tho tomb her
crushed affections, her withered hopes, her
blighted love flames Freeman Clarke.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

GRANDPA.-Ths grandpa IL an individual,
aged somewhere between fifty and one hun
dred years, and IL a common occurrence in
most well.regulated familys. Next to a
healthy mother-in.law, they have more bust
ness on hand than any other party in the
household They are the standard authority
on all leading topics, and what they don't
know about things that happened sixty-6ve
years ago, or what will happen for the next
three years to cum, IL damage to anybody
to kno. Grandpas are mot entirely useless !;
they are handy to hold babies, and feed pigs,
and are very smart at mending a broken
broom handle or putting up the clothes line
on washing day. Grandpas are poor help at
bringing up children; they are full enough
Of precept and katakism, but the young ones
all seem to understand that grandpa minds
them a heap more than they mind grandpa.
Josh Billings.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

ALLEN District pomona grange met at
Ingraham's hall, Chester, Tuesday, Feb. 8,
At an early hour farmers teams began to
arrive, and at 10 o'clock there had gathered
a large number, many coming twelve or ff-
teen miles, for the day was propitious, aud
the members and friends are 10 earnest and
fally determined that this organization shall
be success. At half past ten the masters
gavel announced that the "hour of labor had
arrived" This was special meeting for
the purpose Of installing the officers, and
Worthy Brother Jas. II. Walker of Spring.
field, oversecr Of the state grange, performed
the ceremony with credit to himself aud sat.
isfaction to all interested, preceding the rit-
ual by timely asd well chosen remarks. He
was assisted by Brother Johu Morse OF South
Branch grange, who admirably performed
the duty assigned him. After the installa-
ton ceremony a short secret session was
held to determine some business matters,
which was followed by an excellent ropast,
furnished by "mine host" who proved to the
full satisfaction of his guests that a good,
genuine meal can be furnished even at
grange rates" After dinner came the
speaking and music, and as the meeting was
open to the public there was large addition
to the number there in the morning. Bro.
A. +. Hubbard of Tyson was first introduced
and spoke at considerable length in that
earnest manner which always holds the at
tentlon of his hearers. lie was followed by
our worthy Lecturer, J. w. Stickney, with
remarks not only sensible but to the point,
which point is often forgotten by public
speakers. Sister Wymau of Grafton was
next called on who read al appropriate Sc
lection, followed by sister NJ. A. Jaquith of
Andover with a recitation. The meeting
closed by an excellent paper by Bro. j. Ii.
Putnam Of Grafton, which l hope may find
its way to the printers desk. The whole
was interspersed by excellent music, which
dare not particularize Without question
it was the most completely successful Of any
meeting held by the organization. TIT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

AT THE regular meeting Of Grafton Star
Grange, No. go, Hanover, N. H., the officers
were publicly installed by Worthy Master
N. w. HCwes of Morning Star Grange,
Lyme, N. II. Immediately after the install
lation, Col. Sawtelle, worthy lecturer OF Morn
ing Star Grange, favored the audience with
an extemporaneous speech in which he demol-
ishod many of the objections raised against
the order by its bitter oppOsers, following the
same by an original poem, pregnant with
thought, and giving wholesome advice to
each member Of the grange charging them
faithfully and conscientiousy to discharge
every duty. Mrs, Lydia f, Camp then gave
recitation very appropriate to the occasion.
The exercises were int0rspersed with music
by the grange choir. Overseer Rogers, in
behalf Of the lady officers of the grange, in
an appropriate speech, presented to Worthy
Master Hewes and Worthy Lecturer Saw.
telle, each pyramid cake crowned with po-
monas offering, beautiful apple, and encir-
cled by tiora's humble tribute, a wreath Of
flowers, the whole surmounted by the shep-
herds crook, emblematical of the care anl
kindness of the stewardess to each of the
flock: The public being excused a grange
meeting was then called to order by the mas
ter. After dispatching some necessary bust
ness and receiving several applications for
membership, Master Hewes entertained the
Patrons with interesting remarks for the
good Of the order. The meeting being closed
the members of the grange with over forty
brothers and sisters from neighboring oranges
partOok of refreshments prepared by the
ladies, after which all repaired to their homes
well pleased with the exercises Of the even.
ing. A MEMBER.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16
PAID NEARLY
s. 4 90.

=, - a..... January 2, 1875.
Dear SIR When about six months old 1 was vacc-
mated The parties who vaccinated from the same
virus died from tho humor. Tho humor spread over
me TO such an oxont that rolled in bran 10 pro.
vent me frOm scratching person. The disease finally
settled In my hond remained in this condition about
twenty years, troubled all the time with sores break.
ing In my head and dseharging corruption from my
gradually increasing in size until a tumor formed of
such immense size could IL by turning my ewes
downward. ALI this time was taking various RENE
dies for my blood without any substantial benefit
then went 10 a permanent physician In Boston,
who, during his treatment OF six months, lanced tho
tulnor eight times, which cost mo nearly 800. This
left me with rough aggravated sore, without at all
diminishing the size Of the tumOr and In sckly, fee
BILE condition. consulted another physician in Ma
tick, who aftoi considerable time, succeeded in healing
the sore without reducing the size. At this point
commenced 10 use VEGETINE, through the earnest
persuasion Of a friend. After had taken this medl.
cine about one week experienced wonderful sensa-
tons. My whole body seemed to DO undergoing a
radical change, until finally the tumor broke and dis
charged frightful quantities. From this tmo II do
mock still bears the ugly of tho sore and lance
am now healthy and strong and able to work every
day.
will also mention that have been an acute sufferer
irom inlammatory Rheumatism ever since can remem-
Der, until commencing the use of VEGETINE, when
almost Immediately all rheumatic pains ceased. This
statement volunteer for the purpose of beneGting
other suffering humanity and you will confer favor
by giving II as much publicity thought proper
Very gratefully,
o. NJ. sAvELs, Ashland, Mass.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16

SINGULAR DEATH-TheSp Springfield Repub-
lican gives the following account Of the death
Of well-known musician
The death at New York, last week, Of
Frank Bartlett Of Plymouth, the well-known
church baritone, was particularly affecting
and dramatic. He was apparently recover
ing from dangerous attack OF pneumonia,
and friend who had cared for him was
about to leave for Boston. Suddenly, Bart
lett grew worse and became unconscious !;
stimulants were Of little use, and he appeared
to be near his end. An old comrade sat
down to tho piano, aud played one of Bart
let's favorito hymns, when the dying man
arose in his bed aud began to sing; be sung
three or four hymns In full, clear voice.
and sank into stupor. Again the friend
played, and the singer sat up and tried to
follow the tune but the watery secretiops 10
the bronchial tubes choked him, and he fell
back dead.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-16
Misteltaueons.


PRoTEoTrNe PEAR.TREEs.-.A correspon.
dent from Pittsford, New York, asks
"Would it be advisable to thatch young pear
trees during tho winter2 have some choice
dWarts that were put out last spring, and are
now about 81 feet high. They arc located
on a knoll or plateau where they got the
full force Of northwest winds, which, blow
ing oil our lakes, are quite severe during
the winter" In case the trees have started
an early growth, and the young wood is fully
matured, there is no necessity for protecting
the pear-trees by thatching. A late succu.
lent growth Of wood is often winter.killed I;
but whom the wood is ripened, there is no
danger from this cause 10 Monroe County.
II would be good policy to plant some rap
IDLY growing overgreens the coming spring,
such as Norway spruce or white pine in a
line ten or fifteen feet apart on the west side
OF the orchard. BY the time the pear.trees
come into bearing, this row of evergreens
will be large enough to break the fierce of
the wind, and save the fruit from being
whipped off the trees. Thatching young
pear.trees in that locality seems an uncalled
for labor and expense. -"Home and So.
ciety;" Scri6nerS for February.