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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26
Navigating the Air.

For centuries no real progress has been
made in aerial navigation, though inventors
have toiled after it with unfailing hope and
courage Professor Richtel, of Bridgeport,
Conn, is the latest aspirant for fame and
profit in this direction, and he seems to have
actually attained some success by means
that are simple enough. His air ship con-
sists of a cylindrical balloon with its axis in
horizontal position below this is sus-
pended the seat of the aeronaut, and two
screw propellers, shaped somewhat like those
used in water navigation, and operated by
the aeronaut. One of these screws is mounted
on vertical and the other on horizontal
shaft the former is used TO raise or lower
the vessel, and the other to propel it horizon
tally. 1t is designed to give the balloon
sufficient buoyancy to sustain the weight Of
the machinery and the navigator, so that
the ascent and descent may be controlled by
the movement of the vertical strew. The
machine was tried at Hartford on Wednes-
day, and the Csuram says of it:
iho opciabof WAS young man weighing
ninety-six pounds, slender built fellow, whose
nerve was, however, fairly equal to his muscle;
for he went up To a height at least twice that OF
the summit OF the spre of the Church OF the Good
Shepherd, and then struck OFF in an easterly d.
rection toward the river, intending, as he after
wards said, to cross the Connecticut But II be-
ing apparent To the professor that storm was
coming up, he signalled him to return. The oper-
ator turned the car around in mid air and re-
turned, descending at the professors feet Pre-
| vious TO this flight the operator assembled, turned
| the car about, and descended, several times 70
show his perfect control over the machine. The
exhibition was witnessed by quite large com.
pany among whom were Mr., Lord, superintend
ent at Colts, and Mr., Richards, engineer who OK
pressed themselves astonlshed at the complet,
success Of the experiment; for such 1t must b'
considered, az this car was built and intended
only for indoor exhibitions, and yesterday it had
To contend with a considerable wind, and during
Its fight was exposed to the rain, which added
from twenty to thirty pounds to the weight of tn,
machine"
1t is not supposed by the inventor that hi
air ship will be able 10 make head against
strong wind, but he expects to make the nav
gation of the air for long distances possibl,
by taking advantage Of favorable currents
which the navigator may be able to find b.
ascending or descending until he enters
stream Of air moving in the desired direction
or SO near it that by the help Of his horizon
tai screw, he can steer the course he wishes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

CROPPING OUT.--In the Senate on Tues
day of last week, Senator Beck, of Ken
lucky, opposed an appropriation for improv-
ing the grounds around the naval monu.
ment at Washington. lie said it was put
there to perpetuate in marble TO all time a
civil war. 1t would keep up the illfeeling.
Yet Senator Beck is ready at any time to aid
in the erection Of monuments to the confed
crate dead or To eulogize their memories on
Decoration Day, and it has hardly occurred
to anyone to suggest that in so doing he de
sires to perpetuate ill-feeling. There was q
time about thirteen years ago when these
same gentlemen who are now so arrogant il
their demands were very humble, expecting
TO have their property confscated and them
selves forever DISTINGUISHED. Some who are
now in Congress were In hiding, wondering
whether the crime of treason was not cap
ital offense Time has brought TO them
sweet revenge, but they should not be to,
tySannical In their demands, even though
they know that they will receive the sup
port Of their Northern democatic allies.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26
The Investigation.

In concluding her testimony before the
Potter committee Mrs jerks explained that
Weber stated that Anderson wanted guar
anty from John Sherman, and she took a
letter from Weber to the st. Charles Hotel,
where the visiting statesmen were, asking
for said guaranty, and that while taking the
letter there she inadvertently bit off the end
of the envelope; that when she arrived in the
reception room she thought the bitten en-.
velope was not very presentable, and then
the idea struck her that she would not give
it TO Sherman, but would furnish the guar.
anty nevertheless; that Sherman was not in
the room with the other statesmen, and that
henever gave Sherman the letter of Weber's
and that the statesmen would not be guilty
of breach of etiquette in looking over lady's
shoulder while writing in their presence; tina,
she gave response to Weber, and that the
letter was addressed TO both Weber aud An
derson. She stated that the letter she CAV,
Weber was signed "John Sherman !" anC
that this was the document that Anderson
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

ST.. JoHSsBuRy AcADEMy.-The st. Johnsbury
Academy has truly an enviable record With
buildings erected without any stint of expense,
and furnished with apparatus selected for philo-
sophical experiment and illustration and chemical
analysis, choice cabinets of natural history and a
corps of efficient and approved teachers, number
ing ten or eleven, the institution, as a prepare
tory and scientific school, or as fitting for the
ordinary business Of life. takes the highest rank
Its graduates, though not yet swelling to large
numbers, like some of the old academies of New
England, make fair column. They take high
rank among the alumni and rolls Of honor OF the
several New England colleges. Two OF them have
lately won the valedictory and first honors OF
Dartmouth. The graduating exercises came off
Friday evening, and consisted OF fourteen parts,
ten assigned to those having highest scholarship,
and four selected as having valedictory rank. The
house was crowded to overlooking, the audience
listening with deep interest for nearly three hours
to orations and essays which we have never
heard surpassed on such an occasion. The grad
uating class numbered hirty-sir being the largest
as we told, that has graduated at an acad-
envy in the Green Mountain State. This class, in
which there was majority OF young ladies, came
upon the stage in order and presented an array Of
which not only the academy but the state may
well be proud and receive congratulations The
diplomas were presented by Sir Thaddeus Fair
banks, president OF the board OF trustees and
chief benefactor Of the academy, who, although
past eghty-two years, yet possesses energy and
vigor to a remarkable degree Happy are the
parents and fortunate the sons and daughters to
whom the lot falls of a course in St. Johnsbury
Academy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26
Golden Wedding.

On Saturday evening, June l6th occurred one
OF the most delightful events West Randolph has
witnessed for long season, 1t being the tiftieth
anniversary Of the marriage OF Mr. and Mrs. N
Kinsey Jones. In the afternoon eight OF their
children went home to celebrate the occasion, and
their worthy parents expected only family
gathering" Early In the evening there could
have been seen scores Of people on the streets
with bundles, baskets, etc, all going towards the
capacous residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jones on
Railroad street. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones were enjoy
ing pleasant chat" in the parlor with their
children, when, without moments warning, the
band played a lively tune in front of their house,
and il rushed over two hundred friends. The
surprise was complete success The house was
nicely trimmed with evergreens, flowers, etc.
There were several notices OF evergreen with the
words 1928 ," "1S7S," Father" and Mother"
Over the sitting-room door was large motto,
welcome, Children" At ten o'clock refresh
mefs were beautifully served and showed rare
culinary skill in their preparation Many presents
were left as tokens Of friendship and respect
An elegant stuffed rocking chair was presented
by Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain, of Woodstock; a
very nice castor from Mr.. and Mrs. Riley, of
Wet Randolph; silver and glass pickle stand
from Mr., and Mrs. Pratt. Montpelier; magnif-
cent silver cake basket, spoons and butter knife
from friends; nice tabe-spread from Mrs Thomas
Fuller Barnstable Mass; twenty dollars In gold
from children and grandchildren; ten dollars
from Miss Addie y. Fish, Boston, Mass. a butter
knife from Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jones' West Ran
dolph a satin neckte for Mrs. Jones made from
Mr.. Jones wedding vest by Mrs. Chamberlain,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

FIRST DIsTRIcT.-The Republican nomi
mating convention, which is to be held at
Vergennes tomorrow, will doubtless be but
thinly attended. We doubt if half the towns
in our county will be represented. The sea.
son is busy one with the farmers, and the
work to be done is the merest formality.
Colonel Joyce is virtually re-nominated and
elected by fattering majority of the peo-
pies votes; and the doings of the conven-
ton will be but an endorsement of what is
foreordained. Without arguing that this
Is the best possible result that could have
been reached, we do say it is flattering
testimonial to the untiring industry and
fidelity of our present representative and
Colonel Joyce may justifiably take pride in
the fact that a constituency like his should
SO cordially extend to him the same measure
of trust and confidence that they extended
10 Walton and Willard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

DARTMOUTH CoiAEGE.-At a meeting Of the
Alumni Of Dartmouth College at Concord, N. H.,
speeches were made by President Bartlett and
other In favor Of an appropriation by the state.
The Statesman says; Governor Prescott re-
marked that he had intelligence from Vermont To
the effect that the people Of that state were using
very strenuous efforts to induce their young men
10 attend their two colleges, instead OF going u
Hanover. yarmouth has now some eighty stu
denis from Vermont, and she will be obliged u
keep her standard OF education very high In order
to secure a continued patronage from that state,
Vermont has for some time taken the lead on the
prize list but II was expected that the announce
mapt OF the prizes this year would change results
The prizes awarded to the senior class are; Fol
excelling In English essays, TO A, w. Edison oil
| Brookfeld, and q. y. Remission OF Calais. Fol-
general Improvement to Eugene O'Neill Of Stock
bridge, Mass. c. II. Smith, OF West Brattleboro
was awarded prize Tor English composition l.
A, Smith, OF Norwich, prize for Latin and on'
Tor excellence In mathematics Vernon, II still
ahead
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

LITERARY NorK-The second volume OF Bry-
ants Popular History Of the United States is, we
understand, in the hands OF the binders, and will
be ready for delivery to its numerous subscribers
fishers imprint-quite two months before Mr..
Bryants death. 1t isproper to say that that event
will make no difference in the progress Of tn,
work This book Is the first to bear the imprint
of the new firm Of Charles Scribner's Sons .
The third volume. we hear, is TO appear in few
months. and the whole work will DO pushed TO 1
rapid conclusion, ...
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

WILLIAMSBURG sabbath-school concert
given by the universalists last Sunday evening
was very interesting affair. All did themselves
great credit In their readings and Rotations; and
a compliment should be added for those four lit
tie girls who sing nicely. We think that greater
interest might be awakened in the schools OF the
other denominations II they would but follow the
lead OF their sister church and lift themselves ny
out OF the old ruts, In which they 40 long have
moved. Only vary the routine OF Sabbath school
work, aud we see the same result among the chill
dreu that we do In all other work, never failing
interest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

"GERMAsY is nothing; the Emperor is
nothing mankind and progress are every
thing we have abolished God, and the peo-
pie want no more kings" This Is commun-
ism boiled down. 1t is the platform of
Modelling, the would-be assassin of Kaiser
Wilhelm. Modelling will soon be nothing,
and il would be blessing TO Germany and
the rest Of the world II his fate could very
speedily oyertake his pestilential confreres.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26

OUTGOING vessels are loaded with provisions 70
feed Europe, aud incoming cnes are full Of immi-
year will BIO growing more grain TO send to
Europe Increasing Immigration Is good sign
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26
Norwich University.

Commencement week at the Military College
began with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. F.
Weston Bartlett, A. NJ, at st. Mary's church,
Northfeld on Sunday evening last. The singing
was by the cadet chapel choir and their accom-
plished organist Cadet W. II. Wilmarth presided
at the organ. The following is the selection OF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-06-26
OURNAL, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 20, 1879
Vermont Press Association.

The Editors and Publishers Association Of
Vermont held It's ninth annual meeting at the
parlors OF the Brandon House on the evening Of
Tuesday, June 18th. There was good attend
ance Of editors, accompanied with their friends
and invited guests forty-two in ALL
Hon. L. p Walton, President Of the association,
presided at the business meeting. After the APP
pointment OF a committee to revise the roll and
constitution, and the election Of new members,
the following officers were nominated and elected
for the ensuing year: President, Hon T.. p. Wal
| tom vice-Presidents, D. NJ. Camp, v. c. Meyer
hotter Rev. A. Chandler; Recording Secretary,
Edward r. Poland; Corresponding Secretary, Rev.
S. B. Pcttengl; Treasurer, @. NJ. Stone; Execu-
tive Committee g. G. Benedict, L. o. Green, A.
II. Tuttle
At the close Of the business meeting Mr.. Dem
ing, the attentive landlord, seated the large and
spacious parlors, and some sixty OF the leading
citizens OF Brandon were invited to be present and
listen to the public exercises, in which they en-
joyed rich literary feast. A finer and more in
telligent and appreciative audience has never
gathered on a similar occasion.
The orator, Hon. David NJ. Camp, Of the New
port Express, was introduced, who delivered an
able interesting and discriminating address upon
the relation Of the editor to the public. II was
one Of the best, most spirited and suggestive ad-
dresses ever pronounced before the association,
and was happily delivered and received the ap-
plause it merted at the close
The poem for the occasion was prepared by Mrs
Julia c. X. Dorr, Of Rutland, and will aid in her
rapid and sure march to the front rank OF Ameri-
can poets. 1t was fautlessy recited by her son,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-06

A second attempt has been made to
assassinate the Emperor of Germany.
The shots were fired from second
story window by a man named Karl
Edouard Modelling, resident Of Berlin.
The Emperor was in his Garage at the
time, the first shot badly wounded his
majesty, the charge, which was small
slugs, entered his body, lodging chiefly
in his arms and face, A chassuer, who
was riding on the box in front, threw
himself over the Emperor, so that the
Slugs from the second shot touched only
the arm of the Emperor. The assas-
sin made desperate resistance, but
was finally overpowered, but before
taken, shot the proprietor of the house
and then shot himself, but not fatally.
The latest reports give the condition
of the Emperor as satisfactory.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-06

The action of Boss Fletcher reminds
US of a similar happenstance that occurred
not over year ago, and happened at a
place not over hundred miles from here
either. Eli! Scotty?-Ste0ens County
Tribune.
Wonder if by the above "bobtail" refers
to the time he was called a "liar" in open
convention, at this place, statement he
couldn't and didn't refute.-POpe County
Press.
Scotty takes to the name of Bob
tail as readily as dog to his vomit,
and lies with equal naturalness. Why
you gosoon, to any but benumbed
and besotted intellect, it would have
been clearly apparent, that His Mighty
ness, the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of bob
tail fame was proven liar, and trick
ster. Cur assertions, which were en-
dorsed by others at that convention,
proved our statements beyond perad-
venture, but if any proof was needed
to substantiate our charges, the actions
of the aforesaid individual, both be-
fore and after the convention, proved
exactly what he was and is, more ef-
fectually than it were possible for any
one else to do, and that we did deny
and refute his charges was apparent in
the result of last falls election, when
the aforesaid individuals protege was
well, to put it plain, ''bottled. "
The results might not have been so
disastrous to him were it not that he
was endorsed by the 'sBobtail editor
of the "Wiper," fer the election OF
the successful candidate was, in a
measure, due to the opposition Of that
obscure sheet.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-06
what the PiOneer-PreSs thinks
OF the Potter investigation.

The brilliant newspaper correspondent
who masquerades in several journals under
the name of Gath, being somewhat notOri-
Gus for the abnormal development Of his
imaginative faculty, people in general &C
cepted readily enough the associated press
statement that his interview with President
Hayes on the field of Gettysburg, published
in the Cincinnati Enquirer, was largely
apochryphal. Very likely it is, largely So.
That is to say, 1t iS probable enough that
Gath, having exchanged q few dozen
words with the president upon Indifferent
topics, elaborated these few words into the
complete interview which he published by
adding very much that he thought the
president onght to say and would be likely
to say in answer to such questions as he
represents himself as propounding.
Here is the kernel of this portion Of the
interview:
suppose congress should recognize an
other man as PRESIDENT
That, said the president, that would
be the civil war Judge Key and Mr.. Ste.
phens referred to. l should defend my
office and the independence of the execu-
tive against any intruder
Now whether Hayes or Gath said this. II
is well said. If the president did not say
it, all who know his quiet courage know
that he will do it. This is the fact that
the country must face. 1t 10 we'll to have
this Issue plainly put. If the Potter bust
mesa means anything more than buncombe,
1t means blood. If it is not to be q farce,
it 10 to be tragedy. An attempt at reso.
luton will precipitate civil war. This is
not a Central American republic for an adj
ministration to be overturned by shouts
and pronunciamentos. Impeachment a
side. President Hayes can only be ousted
by bayonets, and good many of them.
And impeachment is utter folly. Suppose
the democrats gaiRa majority in both houses
of congress, refuse to recognize Presi
dent Hayes, send bills to Tilden for his sig
nature. The first will be, no bills will be
come laws. Ii congress or Mr. Tilden at
tempt to enforce these unsigned bills al
laws, or attempt to interfere with the exc
cutien of their duties on the part of thl
lawful officers OF the United States govern
ment, they will meet the whole military
and naval fierce of the United States.
there isn't civil war then, it will be be
cause when the time for the critical mo
ment comes, the supporters of the revolu
tionafy attempt viii have vanished lik
Wstsernon's 100 .o0e Keatackians ia Fel
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-06
New ReGinmcrs.

1t. perhaps may be well, just at this
season of the year, to call the atten-
tion of our young farmers, especially
those who are just starting, to the
necessity Of practicing economy, espe-
cially in the purchase Of farm machin-
cry. There, is class of agents who
will endeavor to convince you that you
want certain machine when in reality
you do not. They give tempting
terms and long time, but here is-where
new beginner must be careful and
exercise judgment. If you want a
machine, get it, but be sure you are
going to actually require it before you
make purchase, and use every en-
deavor to pay cash when you buy; get
nothing for your farm simply because it
may save you few days hard work.
It is better, if you want to put up
only few tons Of hay, to hire it cut
than to go to the expense Of a mower
and horse. rake and then only use them
two or three days. Of course, if you
have plenty of money and can afford
it, it may be well enough to get them,
but no man can afford to buy them on
time, just for a couple or three days
use. The same may be said in regard
to harvesting, and, in fact, a man with
from twenty-five to fifty acres does not
want harvester, as he can hire his
grain cut. This matter of buying ma.
chinery is where most farmers make a
great error, they get what they do not
actually want, pay double prices for it,
and after all do not take care of it.
After using a machine, put it at once
under cover. II it is a plow take q
little tallow and white lead and mi1
them SO as to form paste, paint the
bright parts of your plow, and leave
it on them until again required for use
when piece Of cloth dipped in kero
sene will remove the "dope" and thu
parts will be found as bright as whel
last used. The same preparation
should be applied to any part of any
Of your machinery which you ma,
want to keep bright. Never leave
machine stand out Of doors when no
in use: If you have no place to pn
it when not in use, you have no bust
ness to have any machine, for one 0
the first things good farmer attend
to, is the providing Of a place for hi
farming implements, and while it
true that some farmers get rich, an
yet use up an expensive machine in
couple of seasons, yet that only goe
to show that they would be so muc
the better off had they taken care {
| their machines.