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The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
FLETCHER CAUCUS.

One Of the most felicitous gather
ings of political nature that has oc-
Cured during the remarkable cam
paign now in progress in this district,
transpired in this town Saturday eve
ming last at the caucus for electing
town delegates for the coming conven-
ton. 1t being the last town in Frank
lin county to act, much interest has
been manifested in the action of the
estate of Fletcher, as for years it
has been an omen that "as Fletcher
goes so goes the final result" Be this
as it may, the business was carried. on
in a most proper manner and with no
undetermined effort to capture the
town, as is too often seen, but each
party had votes plainly headed "Bar-
low" and "Anti-Barlow. The eau
Gus was called to work by Mr.. r. w,
Bailey Of the town committee, and af-
ter an open ballot Mr.. V. E. Chase
was chosen chairman, which was sig
nificant that the Barlow element was
in power and after electing f. NJ.
STREET for clerk-anothcr victory fol
Barlow-balloting commenced about
10 p. M. Constable c. II. Leach be-
ing called to assist in the exercises,
and the full board Of town committee
to act referees, business was taken
in hand earnestly, The Barlow par
ties were confidently managed by Mr.
j. B. Leach and the well known gen.
ial Robert Fulton. The Anti-Barlow
party was not so well organized
for from the first lack o.
confidence was apparent, but moi
blank despair, as the time drew neal
for turning the box, which occurred
well toward sunday morning and which
resulted in a clear victory for Barlow,
The delegates elected were B. f
Bingham and Jerome King with power
to select alternates. E.P.M.
Fletcher, July %, 1878.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
CIRCUIT FOR CONGRESS.

Whatever may be said ofthe Burling-
ton canvass in the contest that
closed Wednesday, it has been the
universal verdict that as to Gen. Grout
himself, he deserved much praise for
the gallant, spirited, well generated
conduct of the fight. He has been
active and vigilant, and has made but
few, if any mistakes. We preferred
Barlow to him and should do so again
were we to fight the battle over. Not
that the Gen. is incapable but be-
cause we considered Barlow more Ca
pable and as to the moral issue we
could see no reason for choice. We think
the Gen. will do the district credit and
as he is comparatively young, We look
to see his indomitable will and pluck
secure for him reputation. We were
beaten and as graciously as possible
accept the result and shall not bolt,
hut help to secure for the Gen. the
largest majority ever cast for Repub-
lican nominee in this district.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
1HE AHrl.sARLow CRUSADE.

IfBradley Barlow Is rs black as the
Free Press would lead people to believe
how is Il that the people who know ann
best are his best friends and most deter
mined supporters In 81. Adams Where
Mr.. Barlow has lived for many years
comes the heartiest words of friendship.
Men in all classes Of society, In all occu-
pations and Of all religious beliefs, sup
port him. Some of the most prominent
christian business men in that town who
have every way Of knowing Mr.. Barlow S
life and business career, are surprised
and disguised with these wretehed sto-
ries The Free Press and Anti-BarlOw men
have labored so hard to circulate. To
those who read the Free Press and have
no way of learning otherwise, Mr.. Bar
low is one Of the greatest rascais IN New
England. The Free Press is too sharp To
come right out and charge MIR. Barlow
with mail contract frauds or with laN
morals. but with subtle cunning all man.
ner of dark things are limited at, and old
testimony relating to mail contracts are
re-published from the New York SUM-
The people are fast finding out that the
Free Press is wholly unreliable whei
there is an object in view.-Courter.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
MISFORTUNES OF A CHINAMAN
AT A MASQUERADE.

Night before last, on the occasion of
the Turn Verein masquerade, q car
riage called at a house in the southern
part Of the town. The driver raped
at the front door and said he had call
ed for the young lady that was to go
to the ball. He was told that he must
have mistaken the house, but he in
sitted that he had not. He knew he
was right, and wanted the lady to
come out at once if she was ready.
The master of the house is something
Of a joker. He went into the kitchen
and told his chinaman that he must 90
to the ball and help about the supper /;
that a carriage was waiting to take
him to the place, and ifhe did his work
well he would get So for his nights
work.
The eyes of the Celestial fairly
sparkled with delight. He donned his
best blue frock and rimless cap and
left the house at once. When he ap-
preached the carriage the eyes Of the
driveTexRhfid uilaly, hut ha apa,,ad
the carriage door and politely assisted
the supposed masker into it, then
drove off, thinking what sumner he
had inside.
Presently the carriage stopped at
another house and took in a ''gorilla''
and "Pilte squaw," The Chinaman
was good deal alarmed at the sight
of these, and fired offa string of his ma
tive lingo, winding mp with, "What
for you cone in here? You tink me
faid? Y du no makee me flaid-dam
foolee !"
The goE lila growled fiercely, and the
Piute squaw said, "You one heap big
Shinamanl me bet you You talk un
pooty gool."
John funed and fretted about hav-
ing the queer creatures in the vehicle
with him, frequently polxing out his
head, and calling upon the driver tc
stop and put them out, at all of which
the gorillk growled and the squav
laughed heartily. "You bet your life,
said tie driver to himself, '.she's Til,
chiefl If she don't carry off that golC
watch thenthe fellows that give on
the frst prize are regular idiots p
Finally Goopers Hall was reached
and the ChInaman, being assisted t.
" B y
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

hall. The driver was sOmnch pleased
With the manner in which this young
lady played her part that he was de-
termined to see more Of her. He got
a brother "whip" to look out for his
team for a moment, and entered the
hall with the new arrivals.
When they reached the Examining
Committee the ''gorilla" and "squaw'
made it right at once by giving their
names. When asked his name the
Chinaman said: 'Quen Sing"
Eyes, we know" said the commit
tee; .but your right name. We must
know the right name Of every person
we admit"
"What for YOU talkee name: Me
telle you me name Quen Sing. Come,
no foolee; me washee dish, fiXec sup
PERI
''Really you must give us your true
name. 1t is a rule we can't"
ats Miss" whispered the driv-
err to the doorkeeper, " and o, she's
good one Let her right in, she'll
fool 'em all"
car! OH said the doorkeeper,
and John marched right along in.
Once he was inside the fearful things
that met his gaze nearly frightened
him out of his wits. Nothing but the
hope of getting his So prevented his
stampeding at once. His frightened
look soon began to attract attention as
a fine piece of acting, and the "Fire-
mans Daughter" 'Dundreary," and
"Nan the Good for Nothing" wanted
to see more ofhim, and started in to
draw him out.
"Me wantee go kitchen, eookee sup
per-fXee table"
"Here is the way to the kitchen"
shouted "Crazy Jane" and she gave
John whirl that nearly took him of
his feet.
'This way !" cried Little Bo Peep,
"down here with the sheep"
John was pulled and hauled in all
directions, even by the other China
men, who gabbled at him in language
he did not understand. He clamored
for the kitchen, and called everybody
"dam foolee," causing immense fur
on account of his imimitable natural
ness.
TO please him and to have fun be-
low, the "Queen of Spades" and the
brewers Daughter" escorted John tc
the lower hall, where the supper was
being prepared. Here he caused roars
of laughter by insisting upon being
shown where he should begin work
and by making frequent mention o.
the life dolia" hewas to receive. The
madden John got, the more fun he
made.
Finally, to tlN surprise Of all, he
made break for the door, knocking
over the "Queen of Spades" in hi:
flight, and sped away in the darkness
regardless of the door-keeper's cry o
"Checll, sir"
Those who witnessed Johns depart
ure supposed that he had only return
ed to the upper hall, and said, "sucl
makeup and such acting is astound
ing. | wonder how she manages t.
keep up the Chinese expression sowell
And the color, too. 1t must be sht
has rubber mask"
The wonderful Chinaman was mucl
! sought for when # came to awardin!
the prizes, but could nowhere be found
lie won the gold watch, but didn'
know it, for he was down in China
town trying to get himself drunk b.
smoking opium, which he couldn't d'
) on account of the great number anc
f length Of the Monaghan oaths he wa
swearing. Virginia (NeU.) Enter
prise.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

IL Our County Convention is call
ed to meet one week from to-day.
From present indications it is not ditll-
cult to predict who are some of the
coming men. 1t looks as though h. +.
Parker would head the ticket rs Sena-
tor. For Sheriff, Jonas Stevens will
doubtless receive the nomination, and
V. p. Macutchan of Stowe be asked to
run for States Attorney. There is
certainly no young man whom we
would be more pleased to see nomina-
ted for that office than Mr.. Macutchan.
He is a young man of pure, fixed
principles, good habits, and we trust
he will not lose the opportunity, which
the office will afford, if he secures it,
of distinguishing himself for thorough
ness, conscientiousness and ability in
the work. Judge Small will doubt
less receive the nomination for one of
the Assistant Judges. For the other
we would like to see either Mr.. Shat
tuck of Waterville, or II. NJ. Blaisdell
of Cambridge nominated.
For Judge of Probate we again ex-
press our opinion that this should not
be made an honorary office. Its re-
sponsibilities are too great, and since
the bankrupt law is repealed and the
state insolvent law is to come into
force before the Probate Court, thus
increasing the responsibilities, we
ought to keep the office in such hands
as give general satisfaction by the
competency and accuracy with which
the business is done. That Mr.. Girls
void is a Democrat we argue as a
reason why he should be continued.
We are not Democratic in our princi~
pies but realize that there is a large
and respectable Democratic minority
in this county and that they should be
respected by allowing one of Their
number to hold SO non-partisan an
office as Judge Of Probate, is, in our
opinion, no more than just. If we
must change let us do what is next
best by making the present Register,
Judge, who would doubtless make the
present Judge register, which would
virtually continue the present satisfac-
tory administration Of the court.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

70 The Murray Neoes in speaking
of the Murray Bank advertised in an
other column, says:
''The Murray Bank is called the solid
bank of Clarke county and it undoubted-
ly deserves the name. The President, B..
L. Harding, is a young man of large
means, and has his own hard work to
thank for the same, and business qualifi-
cations of the highest order. His integrity
and straightforward manner of dealing
with all who come in contact with him
has given him rank as one of the most re-
spOnsible men of Clarke county: Ill. M.
Hale, the cashier, is well qualified to fill
his responsible position. He is a thor
ough man ofbusiness and is well liked by
all. He was secretary of Frost's foun-
dry, Galesburg, ILL.,, for IL years and has
filled many positions of trust to the en-
tire satisfaction of all concerned. This
| bank always has money to loan on No.
security for 80, 60 and 80 days. They re-
ceive deposits, make collections and trans
act general banking business. They
make speciality of loaning money OF
improved farms for from 3 to years time
A large share of the money loaned be
longs to eastern parties who fully under
stand the safety and real worth of these
mortgages, secured as they are on farm;
worth three or four times the amount O
the loan. All who have funds loaned
throi gh this bank are congratulated up
on having investments of gain and sucl
perfect security combined"
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

EY9 The Free Press canard Satur-
day morning so affected the caucuses
on Saturday night that only five out
six went for Barlow and the sixth
was evenly divided, though held un-
der the very noses Of the Burlington
clique.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

70 Thirteen years ago a Vermont
regiment was disbanded in Burling-
ton. Among the officers was Captain
Carpenter of Waterville. For his SER
want he had little colored boy four
teen years ofage, who did not know his
letters. This little lad went to Water
vile to work on q farm. in the win
ter attending school and at the age of
IA learned his letters. One year ago
last June this same lad graduated from
the University of Vermont with the
highest honor, having led his class,
and having secured in the college So
ciety to which he belonged, and which
is proud Of him, the reputation Of be-
ing among its best debaters. Since
his graduation Mr.. Henderson has
taught very successfully the academy
at Craftsbury. He is now on a visit
to "Old Virginia" from which as will
be seen in another column, he writes
us a letter, and we shall expect to pub
fish occasional communications from
his pen.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
TRUTHS.
Hop Esiters are the purest and best
Bitters ever made.

They are compound from Hops, Buchu.t Man
drake and DandeliOn,-the oldest, best and most
valuable medicines in the world and contain all
the best and most curative properties of all other
Bittcrs, being the greatest blood purifier, Liver
Regulator, and life and health restoring agent on
earth, No disease or I'll health can possibly long
exist where these bitters are used, so varied and
perfect are their operations.
They give new life and vigor to the aged and
in1lrm. TO all whose employments cause irregu-
larity of the bowels or urinary organs, or who
require an appetizer, Tonic and mild stimulant,
these bitters are invaluable, being highly cura-
tive, tonic and stimulating, without intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are,
what the disease or ailment is, use Hop Bittcrs.
Don't wait until you sick, but if you only feel
bad or miserable, use the Btters at once. 1t may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by go
doing, 30 $500-zg will be paid for case they
will not cure or help.
Do not suffer yourselfor let your friends suffer,
but use and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
Remember Hop Bitters is no vile drugged,
drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medi-
cine ever made; "the "Invalid's Friend and
Hope" and no person or family should be without
them. Try the Bitters to-day.
Try Hop COUgh-Cure and Pain Relief.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

Our streets, especially in the region
of our American Hotel, has been the
scene Of very active political horse
shedding. The excitement grew as
the hours passed increasing in its in
tensity until the final ballot was reach
ed, when all seemed to enjoy the re-
taxation from the nervous strain.
The convention was called to order
by Eli Holbrook, chairman of the dis
trict committee. Call read by Mr.. r.
F. Parker of Wolcott. Roll called by
Mr.. Holbrook. All the delegates were
present. Greensboro delegates had
not presented their credentials, but
they were afterward presented. The
district committee named Hon. G. S.
Palmer of Jericho, as temporary chair
man, and he was elected. On taking
the chair Mr.. Palmerhappily remarking
that, as he apprehended from what he
had heard during the last II or 20
hours there would be speaking enough
without his little piece, declared him
self ready for business.
Mr.. Merrill of Enosburgh was NOM
mated and elected as temporary sec
rotary. On motion of member from
Essex Co. the temporary organization
was made the permanent organization.
Mr.. French of Jericho offered the fol-
lowing resolution: Resolved, that the
Convention proceed to ballot for can
didate to Congress Immediately on the
assembling of the Convention in the
afternoon. Mr.. Huntington of Bur-
lipgton, moved as an amendment that
some delegate in each town give the
vote of the town when called. This
amendment was discussed by Messrs
Huntington Powell, Thompson, Gleed,
Taft, Blake, Bartlett, Storer, Hogan,
Bingham, Benedict, Mobiles and Clarke
and was defeated by vote of lis tc
SO. The Barlow party took this as 9
good omen. They at once proposed
an amendment to Mr.. French's reso
luton that they proceed directly t.
ballot for candidate for Congress iron
the third district. They entered tn
fight with much courage and enthusi
asm. Col. Clarke of st. Adams pre-
sented the name Of Hon. Bradley Bar
low who was most happily seconds
by Col. Powell, p. x. Gleed and 9th
ers. DIR. Skinner Of Barton presente'
the name of Gen. w. w. Grout VIII
was seconded by Judge Tyler of Bur
lington, Mr.. Carpenter Of Charleston
Rev. w. B. Worthing of Canaan an
others. Mr.. Page of Cambridge pre-
scented the name of Mr., Sovles of 81
tlbans Chi Clarke Tgd-aTylet a3
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
MALARIAL FEVER.

Malarial feyers, constipation, torpidity
of the liver and kidneys, general debility
nervousness and neuralgia ailments yield
readily to this great disease conqueror
Hop Bitters. 1t repairs the ravages o
disease by converting the food into ricl
blood, and it gives new life and vigor tx
the aged and infirm always. See @Prov
erbs"in another column
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
Great Cures of Female Diseases.

As Anteycrsion Retroversion and falling of tho
wemb, liberation Lcucorhn Sterility and vast
ing of the organs. A case OF 20 years duration
cured. TumOrs of the Neck, Breast, stomach
Liver, OvariGs, Womb, &c, cured by ABSORPTION
When necessary the Doctor will make thorough
examinations with the latest and best Instruments
as used in Paris, London and NcwNorI HOspit /.
for examining diseases of the Ear, Eye, Nose
Throat, Lungs. Heart and Genito-Ur inal Organs
Skin Diseases, Tumors and Cancers, Chroni,
rheumatism, Liver Disease, ScrOfula, Humors
syphilis, Loss Of Memory, Impotcncy, Partia
Deafness and Blindness, TumOrs CataIrh, Heart
Kidney Bladder Dropscial and Seminal Disease.
have been successfully treated by him.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

Westfeld has just chosen two Grout
delegates, making Orleans county sol
id for Grout, with the sole exception
of Jay.-Free Press.
You can't find an exception" in
Franklin County to save your SoacleS.
Clipper.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
AGENTS WANTED.

FY7T III - Agents wanted everywhere t
m 1sszAzshfsSs sell Teas TO families, hotel
and large consumers-the largest stock in the coun
try TO select fronl--qualities of an descriptions
from the highest imported, to the lowest grades
a large discount and Ia handsome income TO al
who sell for us--country store keepers, druggist
whe wish TO sell teas in sealed pound packages
peddlers and in fact all who wish to obtain Al
honorable living, by selling teas should write IL
fer q circular,
mHE WAITS TrA COMPANY.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

Il The spontaneous, fervent, gen.
erous support which Mr.. Barlow has
received from all the high-minded and
religious people who know him init
mately, must afford great qualification
in his defeat.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

DR.. A. d. Crabtre of Boston, who
nine years ago made some eleven Wis
its to st. Johnsbury, and whose re-
markable cures of diseases considered
all but hopeless is well known, now,
at the Weldon House, st. Adams, will,
on returning home, stop in Cambridge
at the hotel parlor, Thursday, Aug.
list; Hyde Park, Friday and Saturday
End and 3rd; and St. Johnsbury
Monday, 9th. Reference is made in
advertisement to almost miraculous
cures, and all who are diseased, nc
matter Of how long, or hopeless dura,
ton, are freely invited to visit him OF
his arrival. His treatment is medico
magnetic. Observe the date.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

~ Evidently friend Taft the ''fu-
gler' or if it suit his chaste and Gull
tured soul any the better, the fugle-
man, had better stop now. He most
assuredly is not a success as a news
paper controversialist.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
The Murray Bank,
Murray, /o700.
b. l. HARDING, Ii. NJ. HALE,
PRESIDENT. CASHIER.
NegotatOrs of
I'M p ROVED FARM LOAN .
8 Per Cent Semi-Annaal Interest

y Pef CeHt SemJ-AhBH0C interest.
We desire to call the attention of Capitalists Of
both small and large means to our Iowa improved
Farm Mortgage Bond Loans. tits no new invest
ment but one that is known favorably throughout
the whole East. We never, under any circum-
loan RySr @ d the actual act cash con-
the borrower is Industrious, temperate and
prompt. These loans are made in amounts of
from $500 to $780, interest payable semi-annually,
which is sent to you by N. Y. Draft, free of all
costs Nothing can be more prompt than these
loans. They are proven to be as safe (while paying
a much higher rate of interest) as Government
Bonds. We would be pleased to open a cores
pondence with anyone having from $500 upwards
TO invest. We viii send complete set of our
loan papers upon request We court the deepest
enquiry as to our standing. Below we append a
few references and upon request will send an ex-
tended list .
Kountze Brothers, Bankers, N. Y. City.
/. G. Lombard, Cashier 9TH Nat. Bank, Chicago,
Ill.
First National Bank, Galesburg, III.
Second National Bank, "
Mechanics Nat. Bank, Peoria, "
Clark Thurston, Canada Screw Works, Dundas,
Canada.
H. A. Hodges, Richmond, Vermont.
Col. Cyrus Eaton, Capitalist. Barton, Vermont.
Address all communications
i la d. l.. HARDING,
Prest Murray Bank,
Murray, Iowa.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

Christian X. Ross has spent over
$50, 900, allhe had, in trying TO re-
cover his lost hoy.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

A round $4,000 has been set apart
for the use Of the Potter Committee
during vacation.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
VERMONTR
TRAINS GOING sa,,.

MAIL.-Leaves st. Adams 7.0la. m ~,
80 q. M, Waterbury $40 @. Dr.. f1- b.lll-.a
New York, and Intermediate pgir,'' 10y /. q
White Mountains. -1i a0
DAY ENrREss.-Leayc RDuscs poiB,lte.
Montreal 900 a. M, ST. AlHs1. II.., ~ q
lingtOn l2.20 p. m, Waterbury az n M ~ y, 4
ton and Bellows Falls and mtermtd,g,iii, ~ y J
also for White Mountains. "F Fa
Express from Saratoga Springs via. p,s.
leaves Burlington 2.Ij =. NJ. Waf.r,'1,.IA NUN l
NJ, for White Mountains via. Nlobt,,ois! teI
MINED TRAIS.-LeaFps ST. ti'f1sL5,
! Burlington 100 p. m, Waterbury M r +'y ~
! Montpelier and NUrthivld. '' j. MI
NIGHT EXpREss.-fr0u OedensIur, NJ.
/ st. Adams and burlington, leaves Wsts,n.-., 4
|p. m, for Boston and Sew Urb andaIiTtp
late points. saw '-'
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24
TRAINS GOryC yonT,,

ACCOMMODArION.-Lpaycs NorbfrIIen.
Waterbury $50 a. m, for Burlington. II ,5l
St Johns and Montreal -
Express from White Mountains leayps NJ.
Ter ut ll.20, connecting with trains Gon Y
River Junction; Waterbury, llJOA A. Mo
lington, Rutland, and Saratoga SPRING. M
st. Adams, R0uses Point, Nchforl and Vs-.
ENREsS MAIL.-LCayes BO-tpuSO8am l..
field 500 q. m, Waterbury 4.OS p. No., Er Rl-
ton, st. Adams, Ogdensburg, Montreal I'M
West.
ACCOMM0DATION.-LeavCs White Rive, 4,
ton Lisp. M, WatcrbNry $50 p. n., for Br5,
ton and st. Adams.
NIGHT ENPiISS.-LrayCH Boston ,en
New York 800 p. m, -prlnul'lI smn.m. H.
bury 3.jS n. m, for HGrngtuu 81. AU4 n
trcal, Dgdensburg and tine West.
Pullman sleeping cars GA Ia, ll lWiHwlh
lOr cars on Day Express trains, also ON M
Mountain and Saratoga Express.
Through Tickets for the West soldata1r-,
pal Stations.
q. W. BENTLEY, JW. HOBAH
GCn'l Manager. GeBI M
| st. Adams, Vt, June 20, 1875
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-24

The Swiss Government is paying
the passage Of its paupers to this