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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

courts, deals out 10 her citizens, when man
can be tried, condemned and almost hung on
evidence which cannot stand four hours pub
LEGATION 10 IN adjoining state, without being
50 openly and conclusively questioned that
her chief magistrate had to put sudden
stop to tho wretched proceeding when the
sheriff's fingers were about adjusting the
moose TO the poor fellows neck
Such case could not occur il public opin-
ION were in healthy condition, and the
courts instructed the jury properly on what
constitutes and what does not constitute ade-
quato evidence. This wretched occurrence
in relation to Phair is only part and por-
ton Of tho unhealthy condition Of the public
mind, when to charge criminal act upon
man Is nearly equivalent TO finding him gull.
ly. DO we not all know, and do not the
courts themselves know, that the whole de-
tective system is in the interest Of condem-
nation without any regard TO the righteous
ness orthe unrighteousness Of the act 2
Arumor is started against q man; IL
spreadsa-reaches the ears Of those in author
ity the man who on the strength Of this
rumor is suspected is arrested and thrown
into Jail; large money reward is offered
for evidence to convict him a body Of in
terestsd men, whose living is largely obtain.
cd by securing such "rewards," 60 eagerly
to work, not 70 ascertain the facts Of the
case, but to work up evidence against the
suspected party---their object being to OBJ
tain the reward. In the mean time the man
10 the Jail, without money and without friends
forbidden to see his friends, very likely
deprived Of bis liberty, which would assist
him 10 prove his innocence,--lies awaiting
the day OF his trial. Who cares for him
Who thinks Of him 2 While he thus waits
every scrap Of evidence that can tell directly
against him is published broadcast. Public
opinion based upon this er parte presenta-
ton of the case, pronouuces itself strongly
and more strongly against him. He is thus
tried and condemned before his trial. He
is tried without form of law without that
protection which law should throw around 4
suspected person, So that his appearance in
the court room, and the proceedings there,
are rather q rehearsal Of what has already
been decided, than an impartial investigation
into what should be decided.
All this wretched tendency Of things has
gone far enough. 1t is time 1t should stop.
Public opinion must help stop it. The legal
profession must lend their aid. The courts
must become more conservative and cautious,
and the governors Of the several states more
Considerations and careful. II is bad enough
to have a criminal escape; but it is hum
bred fold worse to have an innocent man
condemned. Whether Phair is innocent or
not his case emphasizes lesson that Ameri-
can society and American jurisprudence
would do we'll TO commit and lay to heart.
We hope the era Of suspicion, aud the hang
ing Of men on circumstantial evidence worked
up BY detectives under the impulse of gam,
is drawing to its close in this country
Golden Rule.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
KNOwLEDGE Us POWER.

This Is a nation Of enlightened ffeemen. Education
Is the cornerstone and foundation Of governm emit
The people free 10 think and act for themselves,
and that they may act wisely Is necessary that they
public gain. Upon the health Of the people Is based
the prosperity Of nation, by II every value Is In
creased every JOY enhanced. Health Is essential 10
the accomplishment OF every purpose while sickness
thwarts the best intentions and lotiost aims Unto
are committed important health trusts which hold
not merely In our BEHALF but for the bensht Of
others In order that may DO able To discharge the
OF our generous commission, 1t 10 necessary that
study the art Of preserving health and prolOngng fe
II Is Of paramount Importance TO every persen not
only to understand the for tho preservation Of
health but also 10 know what remedies should be en-
ployed for the alienation Of the common ailments Of
life. Not that We would advise every man under all
circumstances TO attempt 10 lie his own physician but
system aud the laws that govern 1t, that no may be
prepared 10 take OF himself properly and there
by prevent sickness and prolong le In no text book
will the people find the subjects Of physiology and
hygiene the science OF life and the art OF proserv
ng health more scientifically discussed more plain
ly taught than In "The Peoples Common Sense Medl.
cal Adviser" by r. v, Pierce, III, D., Of Bufiallo, N.
Y. IL n volume Of over nine hundred large pages,
illustrated by over two hundred and sighty-twO en-
cravings and oOlored plates, Is eleganty bound In
cloth and gilt and Is sent postpaid 70 any address BY
the author at tho low price OF one dollar and any
cents a copy, Nearly one hundred thousand copies
have already been sold and the present edition, which
20 the wants Of the hnily Is selling very rapidly
treats Of all the diseases and their remedies
US we'll as anatomy, physiology, hygiene, human tenn
poramens and many other topics Of great interest q
all people, and h truly what Its author styles It, MED
icne sinplihed."
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
STATE NEWS.

Rev. II. w. Beecher will lecture in M ont
pelier some time this month or next, the
exact date is to be determined hereafter.
The Free Press remarks: "The frosts
being out Of the ground early cats may be
put IN. They cannot be planted too soon,
or too many put in hill"
Bennington announces the finding Of wo-
man in that town. named Mrs. Julia 0'Brien,
who is l02 years old, and who is TO be OK
hibited at the July Centennial.
A dog cemetery has been established on
North Bend, in Burlington, in the edge Of
a large swamp, where a large number Of
luckless CANNES have already been planted.
Miles, the Barre bank robber, recently
told an interviewer that he was innocent, and
that his pal, Peter Curley, swore him In
prison to save himself New York friends
are working for miles, and all this prepare
tory to asking Gov. Fairbanks for a pardon.
John Moore Of Highgate, committed sui
eide BY hanging, last Thursday. Moore was
about 80 years Of age, and had always en-.
joyed the highest respect from his neighbors
and friends. lie has had occasional attacks
Of melancholy, and this is supposed TO DO the
cause Of his mad act.
A pickerel three feet and three inches
long, weighing l6l pounds, was recently
! caught intake Dunmore.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
FnIpAY. APRIL 20. ts,,.

About Town.
No snow 10 the amount Of two inches at a
time has fallen here since the 23d Of Feb
ruary.
Rev. b. M. Tlllolson will deliver tho ad.
dress before Crystal Lake lodge Of Odd Eel
lows at Post Mills, on the coming anniversa-
~ on the Goth Of April.
The income Of the Church Of the Messiah
from the pews for the last three months has
exceeded any other three months since the
church was established.
Business is revlving Il wo are 10 judge by
tho amount Of new advertising in the FARMER
this week. We charge sl45, larger amount
than usual.
Mrs. Human, the milliner who will soon
occupy the new store 10 the Avenue House
block, is now in market purchasing her stock
Of spring goods. She will DO ready for call
ers early next week.
We were much pleased to receive a call
to-day, from Mr.. A. A. Hopkins, editor Of
the American Rural Home, Rochester, N.
Y. Mr.. Hopkins came TO the place 10 see
some Of our world-renowned institutions aud
We hope his visit will be pleasant.
The entertainment given by the Fair
BARN family, Scottish vOcalists, at the town
hall, on Monday aud Tuesday evenings Of
last week, was one Of the best with which we
have been favored this season. There is
something novel and refreshing about their
quaint Scottish songs which can never fail to
arouse the enthusiasm of an audience, and
il is no wonder that they have met with an
enthusiastic reception from the people Of
this country and England. We are pleased
to state that they intend visiting 81. Johns
bury again next fall. as they will by such a
visit iulfl the wishes Of eli who heard them
this time.
The village trustees met April IL, present
Messrs. Sargent, Sylvester and Lde. Voted,
To pay the sum allowed the new hose CON-
panies on demand. Voted, That Mr.. Sar-
gent be instructed to purchase ten indepen-
dent cat-offs for the use Of the hose compa-
MES. Voted. To furnish Mr.. Bagley with q
stream Of water for the purpose Of washing
down his bank near the town lot without
charge for the water, but the village shall
be at no expense for the same. Voted, To
furnish portion Of harness for the Island
Hose Co. to be kept at the hose house. Vot-
ed, To put 10 tile sewer on the upper end
Of Western Avenue and Belvidere street.
In case Of Ere the bell on the Methodist
church should be struck with the tolling ham
mer (small rOpe) say fifty times and repeated
| if necessary, in case Of a call 10 . FIRE out
of town to be struck twenty times and not
repeated, also in case Of Q ERE in the village
the bell on the Advent church at Paddock
Village and no others. The key Of the AID.
vent church may be found at james Hyer's
opposite the church. If the z. & o. r. r.
shops gong sounds the IRE will be supposed
to be in the vicinity of Railroad street, and il
the Fairbanks gong sounds it will be pre-
sumed to be at Fairbanks Village. Keys to
the Methodist bell may be found at the st
Johnsbury House, at Jerry Drew's stable
Office and at e. r. Browns store.
HORACE X. IDE, Clerk.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

A boarder the other day, after vainly en-.
deavoriDg to masticate piece Of fowl, laid
down his knife and fork, saying; "All the
trainings, traditions, aud teachings Of my
youth, my sense Of propriety, aud the COM
mands Of Holy Writ, compel me to respect
old age; but I'll be bowed if l can bring
myself to stomach ii boiled or roasted"
1t cannot be too often repeated that luxu-
ries, not necessities, bring ruin. We are
ruined, not by what We really want, but by
what We think We do; therefore never go
abroad in search Of your wants--if
they be real wants, they will come home
in search Of yOu-for he who bays what he
does not want soon want what he cannot
buy.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

FARMERS AND THE GRANGE. We fire.
quently hear of farmers losing interest in the
grange and refusing to attend the meetings
Such argue that they have made no money
by becoming members OF the order, and that
tits time thrown away to keep up the or
ganization. But is the money-maklng fea-
ture the only one which commends the grange
to the farmers We think not. Let US look
at the matter in different light, and see if
there are not other reasons, far more urgent
than money making, which should impel ev-
cry farmer, especially those whose interests
are confined to agriculture, to become q
member Of the order, and an earnest working
momber.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

A democratic administration could moi
have done more or better. Mr.. Tilden him
self could not have given Us wiser or more
benign Southern policy; and bitterly as
democrats, five weeks ago, disputed the right
iulness Of the presidential authority in Mr.
Hayes hands. they cannot but acknowledge
the wisdom and patriotism with which he
has exercised it up to this time. He has
solved the Southern question in man ner
and by method absolutely above criticism
and il will not 90 worth while for any public
man, democrat or republican, to challenge
the justice or sufficieRcy Of the solution
81. Louis Republican.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
CLUBBING WITH OTHER PAPERS.
PRICES REDUCED.

The following publications will be sent with tho
VERMONT FARMER, one year, at the prices named af-
ter each The prices given include the postage on
both the Farmer and the paper dubbed with IT, which
will be paid by tho publishers. Tho conditions are,
that all aearages for the Farmer, II there arc any,
shall be paid, aud that both papers DO paid for
At the same time, but II Is necessary that both
should be sent TO the person, nor 70 the same
post Office.
II papers or magazines not In this list arc wanted
write us and We will ascertain what we can furnish
them with the Farmer for, and you. We claim
unsurpassed facilities for obtaining papers and maya
zines st low rates, when furnished with the Farmer
What you by ordering your city paper or maga-
zine with the Farmer
A large discount in price.
All risk Of transmitting tho funds.
Tho cost Of money order OF registration.
Tho trouble Of writing letter, and its postage.
And you insure correctness and dispatch.
Address, VERMONT FARMER,
ST. Johnsbury, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

Good farm hands il Is said can now get
only from Sl2 to SIT per mouth, and many
farmers who have heretofore hired help are
getting along without.
We have received a copy Of the resolu-
tions passed on tho death Of Hon. Samuel II.
Kellogg who had been clerk aud treasurer Of
Pittsford more than tity years.
DR.. J. M. Currier Of Castleton has donat-
ed his large collection Of Indian relics 10 the
state cabinet. II contains nearly one thou
sand specimens, and is rich in illustratioDs
Of the dom ostic life Of the aborigines of YER
mont.
d. b. Sherman Of Castleton, aged about
sixty years, was killed by the oars last Mon
day, at Centre Rutland. He was struck by
the bunter beam Of the engine, and thrown
TO the ground on one side. He was taken
to Rutland for treatment, but died soon af.
ter getting there.
Asa Childs' little son was run over by a
loaded cart and killed, at Rairlee, Sunday.
Commodore Vanderbrlt's will has been ad-
mitted to probate at Bennington, in virtue
of mortgage of 100000 he held on tho
Harlem extension railroad. II is said that
the fees will more than pay the whole ex.
pense Of the local court for the year.
The president aud all the governors of
the United States have been invited TO the
Bennington celebration, aud Wade Harnp-
tons presence is to be vigorously urged.
About mile of track, commeclng at the
Lake, has already been laid on the Burling-
ton and Lamoile railroad and the work is
being pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
Il is probable that arrangements will be made,
shortly, to put a second gang at track laying
in Essex. The grading bridge and trestle
work Of tho whole road is completed, and
the ties distributed on the line Tho ten
miles OF rails on hand are iron; but the re-
naming twenty odd miles Of rails will be
steel. The company are having three en-
gines built in Taunton, Mass, one Of which
is completed and will be on in day or two.
0rills Foster of Mddlesex has sued VIM.
Foster for q divorce. The great bone OF
contention is the property the wife estimates
him to be worth some sixty thousand dollars,
while he cannot appraise himself at more
than eight thousand dollars 1t appears that
he decided away most of his property just
before the injunction was served on him.
Each has children by previous marriage.
and there are twins from the present cohab-
itation, and she asks for their custody and
suitable alimony.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
Grand Cnnnsrt.


Our citizens have in prospect fine mu-
steal entertainment mostly by our home mu-
siciaus, the best talent in the place. 1t will
come Of next Tuesday evening at the town
hall, and is a complimentary to Mr.. B. s.
Haskell, by the st. Johnsbury quartette aud
the St. Johnsbury orchestra. The chOirs of
the North, South, Episcopal, Universalist
aod Methodist churches will unite in pro-
ducing grand finale chorus entitled "Our
Mighty Jehovah" in which the solo is sus-
tanned by Prof. b. F. Rix. Prof. s. p.
Driver, Of Lowell, Mass, Mr.. @. G. Beedle
and Johnny Prindle are also secured. Mr..
Haskell will also bring out his troupe Of
Swiss bell ringers, who play the silver bells
with great perfection. The players are b.
s. Haskell, Harry May, Mr.. Dodge, O. j.
Houghton and Mr.. Wheeler. Altogether
We shall expect very fne musical treat.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20

Mountain Home Grange is alive and we'll
1t has bought 200 barrels Of -four aud one
car load Of feed Within the last five months,
also large bill of groceries A. o. Cole
man is the agent. The grange is receiving
new members about every meeting. Regular
meetings LIST and Sd Tuesday Of each month.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
Tht farm aud the Orange.

AN IMMENSE cooperative enterprise has
been started by meat consumers in Great
Britain, consisting of sort Of grange, with
headquarters at Edinburgh, having for its OBJ
ject the purchase at first cost of meat, veg
etables and dairy products in the United
States for consumption in England, Scotland
and Ireland. The point Of attack is Of course
the middlemen, whose services and salaries
the new company will dispense with. The
beef which now sells in Liverpool for 20
cents will then be delivered at Is. This is
all very we'll. An increase Of good food for
the millions means an increase of wealth,
health, comfort and culture. Now let us or
ganize u company in New York, having for
its object the attainment of Americas beef
as cheap as the Scotch can get it. Are we
not paying two or three cents more pound 2
1t is likely that the interaow of supply and
demand will soon regulate this, either by
cheapsning the meat in New York or stop
ping the expectation altogether. If not we
will get up benevolent society to import
American meat from Edinburgh The ocean
freight is only one and one-half cents per h.,
and this would enable spectators to deliver
illinois beef in Fulton Market via Edinburgh
at about three cents cheaper than current
prices. We want American meat as cheap
as Foreigners can get it. To Edinburgh we
send up the Macedonian cry.
So the people of New York are beginning
to feel the weight of the exactOns Of middle.
men 1t is not the farmers alone that suffer
from this great evil. Let the grange push
forward their great cooperative enterprises,
and the artisans and other consumers in the
cities will soon be found battling with them
to bring producers and consumers together,
and reduce the vast army of middlemen, who,
by combination and concert of action, rob
the laborer Of the fruits Of his toll, and
increase the expense Of the consumers
Patron of HllSbandry.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
ROLLIN o. KNAPP's ESTATE.

State Of Vermont, Caledonia District, "a.
In Probate Court holden at the Probate Office In st.
JOhnsbuTy, on the 18th day Of April A. ID. 1877.
Isaac X. KenastOn administrator the estate OF
ROllin o. Knapp late Of sheffield, In said district dc
ceased max application 70 said court 10 extend tho
time heretofore allowed him 10 pay the debts due from
said estate and 10 render his administration account
until some future day Whereupon, II Is ordered BY
said court that said application be heard at the Pro-
bate Office In St. J0hnsbury, tho 2lst day Or April
A. d. 1877 and, II is further ordered, that notice DO
given 10 all persons concerned, by tho publication OF
this order In the VERMONT FARhEa printed AZ d.
JOhnsbuTy, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY before SAID hear
ing that they may appear at said time ana place and
II they cause object theI eto. : - =, L..
By the Court.-Attest, HENRY FRkNCli, Register
"u0 copy VI i''OOi HENRY FRENCH. Register.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
The Flower Garden.

The Flower Garden.
Spring having now come with its refreshing
showers, brings to mind our gardens, and the
question, What shall we plaEt 10 them
comes with It. Having before US catalogue
Of the Waban Conservatives situated at
Lake Crossing Mass, we are sure we can
find an answer. They have the most extern
sive Horticultural establishment in New EGG
land. having 33 greenhouses, averaging over
100 feet 10 length, IA of which are devoted
entirely to roses suitable for culture in green.
house, window, or garden. We also find a
large list of store and greenhouse plants, en-
braciDg all the latest novelties together with
many rare and beautiful plants and shrubs
not usually found in greenhouses. Those il
want of bedding out plants are sure TO b.
suited as they are prepared to supply any
thing in that line with promptness and dis
patch. Also all vegetable roots and plants
desired can be found here. We would ad
wise our friends before purchasing elsewhere
to send for this catalogue and judge fol
themselves. 1t can be obtained by sending
your address to So Broad Street, Boston
Mass. We would say that we have haC
dealing with this firm and found then
prompt, obliging, honest, giving strict atten
tiOn to all orders.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-20
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