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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

Mr. Bancroft was engaged in shoeing a horse
when Arbuckle approached the shop and so did
not notice his coming. Here, too, without utter
ing word, Arbuckle raised his revolver and fired
at Mr. Bancroft, the ball striking him also in the
arm. With a sudden cry for help the wounded
man ran toward the mill. Arbuckle followed him,
intent on making sure of his work, and just Ban
croft neared the door Arbuckle fired a second
time, the ball penetrating just under the ear Of
his victim, who stumbled at the threshold OF the
mill, and fell to the floor. lie lived only few
moments. Immediately after firing the second
shot and while the men at the mill were caring
for Bancroft's body, the murderer went on up the
hill towards the residence Of Mr.. L. H. Cunning
ham, not great ways from the mill Approach
ing Mrs. Cunningham, and observing that she
showed signs Of fear-for she had ere this learned
of what he had done-he told her not to be afraid,
for he would not shoot her. He owed her no
grudge. He showed no regret for what he had
done, but rather boosted of it, and said to Mr. and
Mrs Cunningham that
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

He said, That's the kind of a man am
have been thinking Of this a long time, and made
my will and got all ready to do this thing three
months ago" He told them that he had made
up his mind not to be taken alive-that no con-
stable could take him. lie wasn't going to live
till shutdown, for he had revolver with six balls
in it, and meant to use it, He then went to his
home In the meantime, somebody had driven
off after Constable George Rowland, and tele-
sraphed to Montpelier for medical assistance.
DIR. Lasele was also summoned from Plainheld.
When the constable arrived he went at once to
the home of Arbuckle to arrest him The latter
heard him coming, and out OF the house
coward the barn When he got about half WAY
from the back door to the barn lie stopped, and
lacing the revolver to his breast, fired. He
iropped instantly, and when found by the CON
table was dead. He had kept his word and
made fit ending for his hellish deeds by putting
| III end to his own life
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
Marriaars.

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis; Obituary
Notices, fire cents per line, Invariably.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

The murderer's first victim, young Short, is the
son Of o. W. Short, Of East Montpelier, He is
about sixteen OF age and in the narration Of the
facts OF this affair we heard nothing said which
would tend to prove that he was at all intention
ally provoking or quarrelsome. His injuries are
very severe indeed, and at last accounts he in
u critical condition, The ball entered his right
nipple and striking against his left breast, glanced
inwardly and has not been found. DR. Wood
ward, Of this place, attended him.
George W. Bancroft the second victim, was
about fifty years Of age, and son Of Aaron Ban
croft The family comprised three sons-D. W.,
Aaron and George, and they also, were long resi-.
dents OF East Montpelier. George went to Massa-
chusetts when twenty five years old and remained
some twenty years lie has been back about five
years lie bought blacksmith shop at East
Montpelier village, and married-as his second
wife-the sister Of his murderer, about two years
ago. Ills disposition is reported u have been
none Of the best, the bad blood shown on both
sides being the cause Of the family troubles lie
had at one time considerable property, but had
disposed of most Of it, His father WAS the sou Of
a Boston man. who made provision for the sup
port OF his family at East Montpelier,
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Horrible Tragedy !
IN EAST MONTPELIER
Deliberate shooting of
TlCO Men,!
The Murderer Boasts Of His ACtl
AND then SHOOTS HIMSELF |
A Most Horrible Deed !
For Little or No Reason
AND then SHOOTS HIMSELF
A Most Horrible Deed |!
For Little or No Reason !

The neighboring village OF East Montpelier was,
yesterday, the scene Of one Of the most appalling
tragedies ever enacted in this region-the more
shocking because Of the deliberation with which
it was planned and carried out by one into whose
heart the arch-fiend himself had seemingly en-
tered and gained full possession. The facts Of
the case, as related to the wATcHMAs reporter by
those who were unwilling witnesses Of the whole
affair, are as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

About three o'clock in the afternoon n party Of
men consisting Of Ply Clifford, Joel Nichols and
L. II. Cunningham, with George W. Short, a boy
about sixteen years OF age, were sitting about the
stove in Norcross grst-mil which is situated just
ut the foot of the hill at the entrance to the viii
lage on the road from the Wells River railroad
station As they sat there INDUCING in a social
chat suddenly one Hiram Arbuckle, resident
Of the place, appeared at the door of the mill,
and, without a word Of warning, raised a large
navy revolver and fired at young Short. The ball
struck the arm Of the latter and he at sprang
from his seat, excaimng, 81 am shotl' As he
moved toward door in another part Of the room,
for the purpose Of escaping from his assailant, Ar
buckle fired again, the ball this time entering
Shorts body in the vicinity of his lungs lie fell
upon the floor, but rose Immediately, hitehed
up his team and drove to his home. The
by-standers made attempt to secure the
would-be murderer, for the reason that he had
done his work quickly, and was gone ere
they could collect their shattered senses. After
firing the second shot, Arbuckle proceeded to the
blacksmith shop OF &. W. Bancroft, which stands
u short distance from the mill, on the other side
Of the road. Here, not content with his previous
murderous assault,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
VEGETINE!
REV. o. T. WALKER SAYS:

PROVIDENCE, II. l., I6i Transit Street
n. r. SfereNs. Esq:
feel bound to express with my signature the high value
place upon your vEGETINE. My family have used it
for the last two years. In debility invaluable
and recommend to all who may need an invigorating
tonic. o, II. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor of Bowdon Square Church, Boston.
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The question, why the murderer was not at
once seized by those present after he had fired at
the young man Short, can be perhaps answered
by saying that he was at such distance aud So
armed, that no one OF them could have approached
him without running too great u risk and then
the suddenness aud awfulness OF the proceedings
would tend to deprive lookers-on OF their presence
Of mind until too late to use 1t.
The scene Of the tragedy did not comprise a
great area-the mill and blacksmith shop, with
the adjoining houses OF Arbucke and Bancroft,
being in close proximity The inhabitants OF
this usually quiet village were Of course thrown
into fever OF excitement, and could scarcely re-
alize the fact that such terrible scene had taken
place within their precincts, Although they were
well aware OF the disposition of the murderer,
they could not for moment think he was likely
deliberately To plan aud put in execution u deed
no sickenng in all Its details, for little or no cause
| II was 1T first thought that bancroft had been
shot three times but the opinion OF DR.. Wood
ward does not confirm this superstition. Upon
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PREPARED l
VEGETINE is Sold by All Druggists.

ii. II. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

REV. n. G. ALLEN concluded his labors AS pas
tor Of St. James church, Woodstock. ON the LIST,
and goes to Pennsylvania. Benjamin G. Tim
sted and Mr. Fske were seriously injured at White
River junction, on the 9th instant, by the falling
in OF new roof under which they working
they being crushed down by falling timbers Both
will undoubtedly recover in time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
Vermont State News.

HENRY HAYES, Of Middlebury, recently had an
eye knocked out by harrow tooth, which slipped
while he was sharpening it.....A few weeks ago
Governor Fairbanks pardoned man who was in
generated in Addison county Jail for intoxication,
but the fellow changed his mind and destroyed
the pardon, saying that he was not going to leave
his present quarters until the weather was warmer
and there was better chance of getting a living
outside. Another pardon has been sent to the
jailor and the man will be ousted from his warm
nest The hunters of Lincoln have, in the last
two months, with one dog owned by Arial IIaw-
kins killed seventy rabbits.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

sourH SALEM, Mass. November Il, 1876.
M. H. r. Sisrens:
DEAR SIR have been troubled with scrofula Canker
and Liver Complaint for three years. Nothing did
any good until commenced using the vEGt TINE. am
getting along nrstrdte, and still usipg the vEGErlNE
consider there is nothing equal to 1t for such complaints
Can heartily recommend II to everybody Yours truly,
Mrs. LIZZIE VI. PACKARD.
No. l6 Lagrange Street South Salem Mass.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
STEAM CARS ON THIRD AVENUE.
The HORSE CAR OWNERS SEEK PERMISSION n
Run NoIsELEss ENGINEs-wHERE Is PoLAl

che HORSE CAR OWNERS SEEK PERMISSION 70
Run NoIsELEss ENorNEs-wHERE Is POLAR
HAYES?
Mayor Ely yesterday received application from
tho Third Avenue Railroad Company Tor permission
run their by noiseess steam engines, similar to
those used in Philadelphia. Tho Aldermen urc re-
quested to pass tho following resolution THAT tho
THIRD Avenue Railroad Company OF New YORK city
be and II is hereby authorized to employ steam Tor tho
propulsion OF It's cars by way OF experiment under
such restrictions and regulations HIS Honor the
Mayor anu Common Council may impose.
This communication VIII be laid before the Board Of
Aldermen ut Their regular meeting this afternoon.
Mayor Ely will request that II be sent before COM
mittec Tor their consideration. Mr. Samuel l.. fhl-
OF It's largest stockholders handed In the application
to Mayor Ety.
THE LAW on THE Subject.
IL is claimed that power to grant this privilege is
conferred by the Legislature under chapter 432,
Laws OF 1875 which reads as follows
An authorize tho VI improved motive power on
railroads In any city or county oi ttis state.
SECTION I-1hc Mayor and Common Council any city
the Board OF Trustees OF village, anu streets
roads outside OF such city village the oarI super
the OF improved motive
the traction propelng OF any city rail
road which u may he constructed and operated BY
power, within thor respective ursdi tOn such perm sion
subject such restrictions. regulations aud condi
tons the said local impose and subject
revocation tine by the authority granting
same by a two.thrd vote OF its members.
SIC. aNohing contained In this act shall authorize
OF the rate Of iare allow the transportation OF
engine 81 locomotives the Kind used
Tor traction OF RAILROADS 1T this
Nothng ~ this act contained shall affect
relation 10 the removal Of steam power on any streets In
Of this sta.e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
LIFE INSURANCE NOTES.

A hearing before Mr. William Allen Butler, referee
in the American Popular case, Will BIO had to-day in
the company's Office. Some interesting Developments
are anticipated regarding the history OF this extraord
nary corporation.
II is reported that Mr.. H. g. Frost, through his
ties and claims that tho amount OF his property has
been presented and over estimated. This is a
step presumably taken TO divert the from
a too stringent pursuit OF him. II Is remembered,
however, that when Mr. Frost went upon the bond Of
Mr. j. j. Anderson, receiver oil the Continental he
sworo to being worth 100000 lie is one OF the per.
Tor whom q reputation has been madc on Cover
nor Robinson.
Tho matter OF the suit brought by William H. Gracc,
receiver OF the Continental iile Insurance Company,
against Luthe: W. Frost Minot Mitchell and others TO
SG00 900, OF which, II Is alleged Frost when
up before Justice Barnard III The Supreme Court
Kings county, yesterday. Judgment was asked that
various convcyances made by Frost to othcr defend
ants DO set usdc For the deioncc argued that
the were Improperly joined Decision was re-.
served.
Continental affairs through the contested receiver.
ship becoming more and more intrlcatcly In-
pcace-of mind has but little hopes OF Obtaining any
Remuneration Tor his services. Hc says that lie got
the experience. aud tho lawyers got the money. Mr..
Grace 10 disputed possession OF tue Office, nat.
urally refuses To pay out sums tnat may be ques-
toned hereafter. Tho sicnogiaphors IN tho Butler
oil their claims Tor labor performed II Is not
known just what steps will next b. taken by Mr.. j. T..
O'Nci 10 obtain possession OF tho office 10 which he
has been appointed by Judge Wcstbrook
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
PUNISHABLE FREIGHT.
THE GREAT SAVING ACCOMPLISHED ny SHIP
MENIs IN INTERPRETATIONS.

THE GREAT SAVING ACCOMPLISHED ny SHIP
MENIs IN INTERPRETATIONS.
Tho Committee OF the National Butter Cheese and
Egg Association Refrigerated Rooms Ocean stcam-
ers held meeting at No. ~ Broad street yesterday
afternoon. There were present ID. H. Manton, Chair
man. OF New York; George Z. Gooch, president OF the
assoclatou OF Chlcago; J. X Reali, oil philadelphia;
John utly ol Boston; Francis u. Mouiton and John
NJ. Peters, OF Now York The committee discussed az
length The great need OF refrigerated upon our
steamships Tor thu transportation Of both cheese
aud butter Within few years refrigerated
cars have become SO popular for this purpose
that oil Western DAIRY products shipped
In this manner anu hundreds oil thousands OF dollars
have been saved TO dealers and producers thereby.
The through transportat alton panos max ng
specially OF tins business, ana palcniecs different
kinds OF refrigerated cars have organized strong
petition Tor Tho business Last year tho exports OF
cheese and butter aggregated aver one nundred and
four million pounds from New York city alone. Tho
shipments Of butter amounted 10 10, 800 900 pounds,
aud the trade in both articles is rapidly increasing
IL estimated that saving OF three TO Ave per
VI butter through proper refrigerated rooms
upon tho steamships. while largely increasing
the business Mr. Uty said the steamers running out
VI Boston were arranged for carrying fresh bcel and
they wore offered room by the shippers owning tho
right He believed IL the New York steamers fitted up
special rooms that the Boston boats would do likewise
sub committee, to visit tho steamship companies,
appointed ana the meeting adjourned until ono
O'Clock to-day ut the Produce Exchange
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
ONE-HORSE CARLOADS.

The Court OF Special Sessions the scene yestcr.
day Of another egul battle between President Bcrgb
OF tho Society the Prevention OF Cruelty to AMI
mails, and tho Blocker street Railroad Company,
the incitipg cause being the onc.horsc car against
which Mr. Berah has vowed ucrce hostility and Tor
which the company hghts with undated vlgcr.
James O'Connell. driver III tho employ OF The
pany, stood charged with cruelty animals in CON-
pelng horse TO draw a car containing thirty pas
sen2crs The vehicle was stopped al tho curve on
Park row the 18th OF last month by Supcrinten-
dent fairfield. IL contained the number OF passcn
gers stated, and tho horse appeared very much
exhausted Such was the testimony OF Mr.. Bcrghis
officers.
Colonel Spencer, representing tho railroad company,
called 10 tho stand Mr. sharp, the President oil tho
company, who testified thai tho horse IN good
physical condition. lie did not consider load too
great tor the animal
"what do you consider fair load?" Indignantly
asked Mr. Borsh
''As many as VIC can get In tho car" was the curt
reply OF the witness.
In summing up counsel for tho railroad company 70.
GREETED that the horse was not competent witness
his own behalf Ale would Indignantly dcny,p said
he s.that he ovcrworkcd animal, and would
unhesuatugy bear witness to The kindness consid
Grafton OF his owners.n Mr.. Bergh here noticed
to smile quite sarcasticaliy.
Tue defence proved unavailing, the Court lining the
prisoner $50, which sum the company's officials paid
under protest. giving notice OF appeal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
HUMORS OF THE MAILS.
BRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED 10
TIE POSTMASTER.

BRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED 10
TIE POSTMASTER.
Persons familiar with the workings Of the New York
Post once recognize the fact that II Is an I'M
mcnso institution second to tho United States,
not even the General Oncc In Washington. But us
magnitude Is not known to everybody throughout the
United states. especially 10 backw0o lsmeb who seem
TO cherish idea that tic Post Once oil this city Is In
every respect similar 10 those vi Podunk squash
town. where the mail 10 received and despatched
n week. They cannot imagine that the Postmaster
does not Keep an intelligence Office where
i've scale. whether the Tor harvesting buck
wheat will TO cool or RAINY
The lalcsi piece Of humor tho sending of letter
dated a "Jaspcr Post Office, county oi roenvc Ont +"
The spelling OF the mssivc fuly demonstrates that the
schoomastcr was abroad whcn The cnlerprising mem
OF the letter verbatim
JASPER. May ~ 1877.
DEAR srR-Would yon BE so kind u inform us WHARF
CO. who we Could make sail Of froggs going
catcher roggs and would Like if You Can toll
Could sell them to In MARKET II know
ancy one pleas 70 Lett us know and II aqunodcd
will give per hundred and by Doing you will gratcly
obli 70 Yours respectfully CHARTER CURRY,
jasper Post office.
Tho frog business, however, was not the only ven
mail bringing the above enusion brought another eps
tie, written on naf sheet OF note paper In red Ink,
dated at Cha6eld hipn Tho writer addresses tho
Postmaster thus
dar Sur thought rite TO you tc you rs hava rest
for the smn pox thought you Wood like you send
~ and VIII send rest Is for this all
pOx VIII Wasnt send ON Il FARGO
II Is unnecessary to add that Mr.. James has not
been allurcd bv either OF the above brilliant
''Duslnoss opportunities"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The creditors OF Goodknd Brothers. wholesale liquor
dealers, Iatc or No. so Broadway, mot yesterday
at the office OF Register Little. nm order 10 show
cause why they should not be discharged from
ruptcy. Tho bankrups asked Tor al adjournment
OF two weeks, in the expectation OF obtaining the
scnt Of tho creditors 10 the discharge This ot.
posed by several creditors ana the Register granted
tho adjournment
A meeting oil the creditors of Mortz Mailer, dealer
furs ato OF No. siJ Broadway, was hold NJ the oil
fec OF Register Little, ani tho composition was ac-
ccpted. Tue terms are twenty-five cents on the dot.
lar uiecn cents cash and tho balance 10 notes pay
able December ~.
Tho application Of Augustus ]. Clements, grocer OF
No. 81 Barclay street, ior ms discharge from bank.
ruptcy came before Register kccbum. and rs
iturs opposed IL the discharge will be granted.
AT a meeting Of tho creditors oi John NJ. Atwater
and Harry q. Atwatcr, produce merchants, OF No 90
pear street, before Register kctchum, yesterday, MIR.
II. G. Chandler, the assigbce presented his accounts.
There viii be no dividend oil any amount 10 tho credit
ora
Meetings OF the creditors OF Moriot, stclncimcr *
Co.. ribbon manulacturers ato At No 413 Broadway and
at Paterson, n. j., before Register Fitch anu oil Miles
4. stafford, tho builder Of tho Orleans Flats, before
Register kcIchun, hal To be adjourned yesterday in
consequence OF the failure OF the United States Mar
shal 10 notify the creditors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
SMUGGLERS' TRICKS.

CLEVER CAPTURE OF CoNTRABAND CIGARS.
The latest trick Of smuggling cigars into this port
was exposed yesterday through tho efforts OF wide
awake inspectors Of the Surveyors Office. The Havana
steamer Columbus arrived In port last Thursday. Tho
officers at that time thoroughly examined the vessel,
but failed to lind moro than two three hundred
cigars possession OF tho crew. oflcer Hagun. how
ever, had reason 10 know that 1000 choice
Havana cigars had been put aboard at the sailing port
OF the ship, and consequently he and hts colleagues
kept close watch per No. IL North RIVER where
the Columbus ties up On Sunday night their attention
drawn TO the suspicious movements OF some men
Ia boat edgng their way 10 the stringpr CO
OF the dock. Making q search OF that locality
the inspectors captured Two India rubber bags sealed
up to DC water tight. resting the beams under
the panking OF tho dock Each Of the bags contained
1000 cigars. From an Investigation which followed
the capture IL was ascertained that these two bags
were thrown overheard before the steamer up
the bay, aud lowed along by limo until the vessel
made last TO the picr, when tho tags lifted
OF thu water and stored where they were discov
cred The parties tho rowboat were evidently tho
conederatcs OF the smugglcrs aboard tho Columbus.
As claimant is likely TO appear Tor tho cigars, Tho
government Will realize about $500 from their sale.
IL only dong justice 10 tho owners OF tho steamship
company TO state that this smuggling business is done
strictly contrary 10 their ORDERS ana that they adopt
every measure IN their power 10 prevent IT,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
4 FIRE CLEVEKLY CONTROLLED.

As the iron steamer Gnli Stream. Captain Gustavus
Crowell, OF tho New York and Charleston line,
nearing Sandy Hook Saturday last bound
to this port with several passengers and cargo
Of cotton, Chief Engineer Graham discovered smoke
issuing from the main hatch. He Immediately notified
tho captain oil the act and Of his suspicious when tho
order given TO batten down the hatches and uso
acquainted with the TACT OF tho fire. This done the
chief engineer together with First Assistant
j. G.. Smith and Mates Thomas Crcascr Henry
Reckless, cleared the boats ready Tor lowering,
attached the fire hose to the pumps and then
hhcd tho hold OF Tho vessel with steam through
the pipes provided for this purpose which fortunately
kept the fire snotncrcd until the vessel reached her
berth, pier No y North RIVER Tho passengers were
thcn quickly sent ashore, when limo OF hose
tached to the dock hydrant and the 1re quickly sub
duod. Upon breaking out tho cotton, 1t found
that bales the after hold almost totally
consumed Captain Crowell speaks IN high terms OF
the GOODNESS oil his officers and thinks the escape or
the passengers and steamer very fortunate.