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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

A painful rumor reached us few days ago
which, alas, has been since confrmed-of the
death of Captain MARTIN l.. POLAND, only son OF
Hon. L. P. Poland A brief telegram, which con-
tiins all the intelligence yet received dated at
Fort Yuma, on Wednesday, the DIST instant,
states that he dropped dead the evening previous
OF congestion of the brain. The sad tidngs found
Judge Poland at Saratoga, when he Mt once re-
turned to his home. Captain Poland had just
been ordered to this post which is situated at the
junction Of the Colorado and ella rivers, in south
western Arizona, on the border of California. Be-
ing an inland post in nearly the same latitude as
Charleston, S. c., the heat Is intense; and the
sudden changes, Mt this season Of the year, from
his station for the last two and half years, at
Benicla, on the Bay of San Francisco, where the
atmosphere Is always tempered by cool sea-
breeze, was doubtless the immediate cause Of his
death But the first duty of the service IL to obey
ORDERS which are far too often given In utter dis
regard of all prudential considerations of this
nature
Martin Luther Poland was born in Morristown,
LamoilIe county, August LIST, 1871, and conse
quently had just completed his thirty-seventh
year at the time Of his death. lie graduated at
class as to receive an appointment in the ordnance
corps. BY II faithful discharge of duty he has re-
ceived promotions from time to time, during
period when promotions have been almost I'M
known, until, for the last four years, he has held
full commission as Captain of Ordnance. Dur
ing his term of service he has been stationed at
Fortress Monroe, Rock Island, Philadelphia,
Wateitown and Bencia. Both his natural gifts
and his studies had combined to render him an
expert in the specalties of his chosen department
His untimely death leaves the stricken parents
with but n single child remaining-the wife of
Mr.. A. L. Rankn-the oldest daughter Mary
having died some thirteen years ago. While the
number is by no means small who knew Captain
Poland, and will deeply greve at his sudden death
in the very prime of his manhood, the number is
vastly greater whose hearts will 60 out in the
deepest sympathy to the afflicted and sorrowing
surViVnra
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

Why Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and liver com
plant Constipation and genera. debility when you can ge
at our store shlioh's System yitalizer which we
sell on positive guarantee " you. Price ten cents
and rs cents For sale by FRANK H. BAsCoM, Mont
ueliar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
We Believe

Bancrofts Liniment, or Instant Relief viii
cure DlpHfHERlA, COLDS and PAIN. DoS'r FAii
TO TRY IT. 1855
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

WELLS RIVER had a genuine hail storm the
other day which did considerable damage to
leaves, vines and everything exposed and tender
The storm lasted about ten minutes, and bushels
of hail stones could be gathered in a few minutes
from the size of n pea to that of a walnut. Mrs.
Sarah Hills, of Wells River, aged seventy-eighi
years, fell from high piazza the other day, break
ing her hip and shoulder 1t is feared she will
not recover.... Carpenter & Jones, furniture
dealers at Newbury, have failed Llabili tie,
about SIS, 600; assets small
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
Nofre5 in Bankruptcy.
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of vermont, IS.

At Barre. the dw OF August \. D. ls's The UNDER
signed hereby gives notice Of his appointment IA -sguee
q IRA 7. iiARRlNGrON, OF Barre, IN the County Of
wash ngou ana >ttte Of Vermont within said District
who h- been adlud.ed htngruut upon Ms own petlon
by the District Court of sid District.
4s-N HAMILTON WEBSTER, Assignee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. While jeremiah Drew,
wife and daughter, were driving down steep
hill near Danville, Monday, the harness broke
aud their carriage upset and was wrecked Mr.
Drew was severely bruised about the head
shoulder and leg. Mrs. Drew's ankle was
sprained, and she was otherwise bruised The
daughter was uninjured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

This race was won by Tom Pink-Mattie taking
second, Village Boy third, and Kitty fourth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
SUMMARY

Purse No. 3, S150-open to horses that have
never beaten three minutes-S75 to first, S35 to
second 500 to third and Sl5 to fourth.
NJ. j. Black names b. 8. Young Columbus. 4 q
+. b. Flanagan names buck &. Hardtack. 8 5
j. c. Dyer names b. IN. Isabelle. ............
W. II. Martin names blk s. George wilkes. Jr...5 s 4
j. A. Bowers names BLK. g. Little Gent.......... dr.
g. NJ. Delaney names m. Lolita ............... dr.
Horace Peck names buck &. Gold Dust.........7 6dr
j. T. NJ. Tlerney names ch. s. Tim. .........l
II. q. Smith names b. m. Volunteer Gr........s DIR.
f. A. Cutting names b. m. Lady Morrill,. ......... d.
H. s. Town name x. Z. Gray Friar...............6
L. H. Gilman names b. IN. Kitty B................ dr.
j. II. Ransom names b. e. Captain Page. .......g dis
George schiaver names br g. Rocks.............. dr.
Bert Wright names b. g. Addison Boy ........... dr.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
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SUFFERING FROM
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Go see write to
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28


LUMAN OWEN was lately arrested at St Johns.
bury for adultery, and lodged in Jail in default OF
$500 bail. Newport woman was taken at the
same time, and her bail fixed at 500. The
sheriff is in pursuit of Elbridge Davis of Burke
for stealing horse and wagon. 1t is supposed
he has gone to Canada with the team Rev. C.
5. Frost was ordained pastor of the Free Baptist
church at st. Johnsbury last week .,. Mrs. n. l..
Cass, Of st. Johnsbury, has been arrested for
using boot-jack argument to keep another wo-
man off her premises. A five-year-old boy Of
Robert Esden, of Peacham, fell few days since
and broke his leg. On the same day man work
ing for John fladley was driving load Of grain
when the horses became unmanageable ran and
he fell off between the load and the horses, break
ing his leg above the knee Charles b. Baxter
has been appointed postmaster at Danville, in
place of George W. Baxter. lately deceased.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
Vermont State News.

ADHIsON VOUNIY.
f. d. BARTON, of Vergennes, left his horses in
the bayfield,, attached to moving machine, the
other day, and they ran away, wrecling the ma
chine and fatally injuring one of the span...,
Peter Lovern, section-hand on the Rutland and
Burlington railroad, was recently run over by u
hand-car, near vergennes, and seriously injured
&c, Master Milo Benedict, Of Cornwall, the boy
pianist and composer has goneto Europe to study
music
BENNINGTON COUNTY
PAUL SEARS, OF Iandgrove, was seriously in
jured on the 10th instant by being thrown from
buggy bya runaway horse. O.. The Bennington
Republicans are in good deal of a hurry. They
held caucus Tuesday night Of last week. and
nominated DIR. B. +. Morgan for town repre-
sentative
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16
WHOLE NO. 1921.

the West, and from Jurs. The great works OF
the Louvres, the Tuilleres and the New Opera
House. have brought the employment OF marble
decorations in luxurious habitations into gen
eral favor. Working in marble is divided INTO
four distinct branches. namely: buildings, dec
orations, clockmsklng and monuments. Each
OF these branches is we'll represented IN cIass
Is; but the merit OF the French manufacture
is especially noticeable in The marble decora-
tions, the execution of which will bear compar-
ison with the work Of the Renaissance. or the
time OF LOUIS XIV. The art OF ornamental
sculpture employs comparatively large staff
OF artists aud workmen. Thus. the models
executed in potter's clay are cast by the mould
ers, and the ornaments are stamped either in
statuary, pasteboard, -nillboard staff or plaster
The Canadian trophy is one Of the great
sights oil the Exhibition, and comes prominent
ly before the notice OF American tourists be-
cause il is close to the American refreshmsut
department. Solid petroleum is among the
riches shown in the Canadian section aud as
the sightseer makes his way towards the trophy,
he comes upon great gded mass raised iu
the air. apparently without any sufti,en. means
OF support, which, nevertheless. tes:ifies TO the
riches Of Canada, by an inscription setting ont
that it represents in bulk the amount OF gold
gathered in Canada up to the end OF the year
1877, namely, S,s52 900 ounces in British Col
umba 271 900 in New Scotland, 50009 in other
provinces, making total amount OF 4179,O0O
ounces worth sss,46OOO0.
The elevator IN the Trocadero is at last fn-
ished, and will be placed q. the disposal OF the
visitors within the next two or three days.
Even those who know the building well. and
have watched the progress of the elevator have
been astounded by its enormous proportions.
The tower in which It is erected rises to the
height of 2S3 feet above the surface OF the bin
on which II stands, and 10 800 feet above the
level OF the Seine. The piston by which 1t 10
worked descends into a well, which passes
through the old quarry below to the depth OF
sixteen feet below the level OF The sea The
counterpoises, each OF which is composed OF a
mass Of iron sixty five feet long, and weighing
ten tons. work IN two other wells. The triple
wire cable Is eight inches wide, and one and
one-fifth Of an inch thick. and Is formed Of sSs
wires, four-6fths OF an inch in diameter. The
cage OF the elevator is about eleven and a half
feet in diameter. The fight upwards IL per-
formed in two minutes. The view from the
summit Is grand, embracing no. only The city,
the Bois de Boulogne and 81. Germsin, but a
view OF the Seine, with all its sinuosities, as far
a. Nantes. fee Of a franc will be charged
for the rde
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16
yafue Of Fish Ponds.

The fecundity Of fish is something wcnder-
full The German naturalist, Gesner, counted
2O5.0O0 eggs in single female perch No ma
ton seems to have compreheuded tue capacity
of their waters to produce human food 30
much as the Chinese, who have cultivated their
fish as regular crop for 1900 years. Every
acre OF living water is capable of being far
mere productive and profitable, and contributes
more to the support OF mankind than an acre
OF the hest land in the world. When once
fairly stocked, the acre OF water requires no
attention whatever, except to prevent thieves
from robbing il and destroying all finny occn-
pants till IT agsn becomes barren AID worth
less. In Europe, attention Is now called 10
this matter far more than iu ever was before.
There is no reason Whatever why THIS should
not be the case in this country. In stocking
ponds with fish, duck, geese aud other aquatic
fowls should be kept out of them, and the
growth of vegetable matter in the water sbonld
be encouraged in every possible way.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

No one is so accursed by fate,
No one so utterly desolate,
But some heart, though unknown,
Responds unto his own.
-Longfellow
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16
.Nicer too Late 10 Learn.

Socrates, atsn extreme old sge, learned to
play on musical Instruments
Cato, at so years Of age, Learned to speak the
Greek language.
Plutsrch, when between 20 AID 80, con-
menced the study OF Latin.
Boccsccio was 35 years OF age when be COM
meuced his studies IN light literature, vet he
became one OF the greatest masters of the
Tuscan 1iaect-Dsnte and Petrarch eng the
other two.
Sir Henry Speman neglected the SCIENCES ID
bis youth, but commenced the study OF them
when he was between 80 and 90 years o, aye
After this time he became most learned an
tiquarsn and lawyer.
Doctor johnson applied himself TO the Dutch
language but few years before his death.
Iudovco Monadesco, at the great age OF
115 wrote the memoirs OF his own times.
Ogibly, the translator Of Homer and Virgil,
was unacquaInted with Latin and Greek till he
was past 80.
Franklin did not fully commence his pho-
sophcal pursuits I'LL be had reached bis 5Otb
year.
Dryden, In his 6sth year, commenced the
translation OF the Had, his most pleasing pro-
duction.
We could go on and cite thousands OF ex
amples OF men who commenced new study,
either for livelihood or amusement. at an ad-
vanced age. But every one familiar with the
biography Of distinguished men will recoIect
individual cases enough to convince them that
none but the sick and indolent will ever say,
" / am too old TO learn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16
PAW PAW, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 1878

. tetee. Let us take an indiscreet peep into
one OF these mysterious little chambers. The
company there is composed OF two gentlemen
and two ladies'. The former are already OF a
certain age their hau and whiskers are blanch-
ing. They are of distinguished, aristocratlc
exterior, and the little many -colored ribbons
in their button holes, denote them ss men OF
high position. They are dlgnifed and quiet.
The ladies', on the contrary, are hilarious In the
extreme; dressed in the finest satin and lace,
and scntillent with diamonds. They are both
elegant, beautiful women. Seen in the street
they might be taken for duchesses. But there
is an indescribable ar OF polish in their man
ners, faint tinge OF vulgarty that betrays the
want of early good breeding; and. in spite Of
their specifically attractive conversation, those
accustomed to all features OF the beau monde
will take them directly for what they are, viz
actresses from one OF the smaller theatres.
On the line OF Boulvevsrds from the Made
line to the Rue Possonviere, restaurants Of
the highest order are very numerous, and
each is celebrated for some specially, aud has
usually particular class Of patrons. The mem
bers of the Sporting Club prefer the Cafe
Anglas, renowned for Its delicious salmon.
There is one room IN this establishment that
can boast OF European fame. What scenes
both gay and serious have taken place in No
16. Congratulatory dinners TO authors and
matists, when the fate OF Europe hung in the
balance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

The great celebrity of our TIN TAG TOBACCO
bas caused many limitations thereof to be
placed on the market, we therefore caution all
Chewers against purchasing such limitations.
All dealers buying or selling other plug tobac-
90 bearing hard OF metallic label. render them
selves liable to the penalty of the Law. and all
persons violating our trade marks are punish
able by fine and Imprisonment. See Act OF
Congress, Aug. IA. 1876.
The genuine Lorillard Tin Tag Tobacco can
be distinguished by Tin Tag on each lump
With the word Lorillard stamped thereon.
Over 7.0S8 tons tobacco sold in 1877. and
early 5000 persons employed in factories.
Taxes paid Gov'm't in 1877 about $500, 900,
and during past IL years. over S20.000.0 900.
The Tin Tag Smoking Tobacco is second TO
none" IN aroma. mildness purity and quality.
These goods sold by all jobbers at manu-
Iacturers rates.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

Connecticut lover, young and enthusiastic,
who sang and PLAYED for nearly two hours be-
fore the house Of bis lady love the other even
ne. was elctrifed-thst iF, shocked-aiter
short pause, by cordial thank you,' grace
,ullv pronunced by the "other fellow" who
,nre,red at the drawing-room window.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

I never spoke the word Farewell"
But with an utterance faint and broken;
A heart-sick yesrning for the time
When it should never more be spoken.
Caroline Bowlee
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

Though at times my spirit fails me,
And the bitter tear ar-drops fall,
Though nv lot is hard and lonely,
Yet hope-I hope through all.
-Mrs. Norton
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16
Written For The True Northerner.
HOPE.

HOPE.
No sadder heart in town tonight,
Though every house death-bell toll;
For love invades, with savage might,
The sacred presence OF my soul.
TOLL toll the death-note-it is well,
Since with it cones hidden ray,
For, Ginning with it's funeral bell,
This saddened heart has learned TO pray.
And there's a sunbeam that can wake
A light in sorrows darkest scope
The only sunshine we can take
With US beyond the tomb is Hope.
When settling in despondent fits,
And Hope, that bright star, CLEANS o 'er me
How glad tn awakened heart admits,
Blessed Beam thy immortality!
+. L.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

Z. p. Hathaway & Co. have purchased the
Cobb & Leonardson Peddrng Wagon. and the
same will hereafter be run by Master John
Bhodes. who is commended TO all our custo-
mers. 1905
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

FoR SALE CHEAP-A first class No. 9 Wilson
Sewing Machine, just out OF the shop. and is
unboxed. This is a good bargain to any person
who wants First Class Machine OF great durs-
bility. For further particulars call at this Office.
We will also sell hrst class Victor, or New
American Machine, at bottom figures.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-08-16

Well may dreams present US fctions,
Since our waking moments TEEN
With such fanciful convictions
AS make life itself a dream.
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POETIC.4L GEMS.

POETIC.fL GEMS.
Like poet IN the splendor
OF his genius, all complete,
In your love, so true and tender,
/ am hidden, lost, my sweet.
When you leave me, all Is yearning.
All is darkness, doubt, and woe,
And the time of your returning
Is the only time know.
Alice Cary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-14
Another Great Sheet,

Our seventh quintuple sheet for the
season is issued to-day, with eighty col
umns of varied advertisements. This
heavy demand on our space we meet
cheerfully, knowing that the public will
appreciate our effc Is in its service par
tic ilarly pleasing feature in this continued
press for the publication of private wants
and business offers is that it accompanies
an actual resurgence Of our trade abroad.
The returns for the past week show con-
tinuance of the very heavy ship
ments of grain and cattle and man.
ufactured goods to Europe, prov
ing that the stir in business at
home is wholly healthy and true test of
the return of prosperity. With the conf
dencc in the future Of our currency which
is sending down the premium on gold,
until yesterday it stood no higher than n
quarter Of one per cent above greenbacks,
being the lowest quotation in sevents en-
years, is coming the unlocking of capital
which has been lying useless in bank vaults.
The people are astir New enterprises are
on foot. Real estate. so long depressed, is
again looking up, and ON every sido
we hear words of well-founded hope.
When such signs rs these accompany
the swelling out of our advertising columns
we can rejoice and ask our neighbors to re-
ioice with u.s. We have no doubt that for
the HNnALD it will mean in the immediate
future still heavier pressure on our re-
sources, but we can only reiterate that these
resources are ample, even to the issue of n
still larger sheet than the one of one hun
dred and twenty columns which we publish
to-day. No matter what the number Of adj
vortiscments we must still give all the news
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-14
Rapid Transit Precautions.

A respected contemporary very properly
calls attention to the dangers likely to arise
in the operation of the city rapid transit
roads if tho necessary precautions are not
adopted and maintained against accidents.
The character of the structures employed
necessarily increases the risk to be guarded
against as compared with that attending the
use of surface roads; but as the lines, ex-
ccpt where slow speed will be the rule, are
almost entirely straight, following the
direction of the avenues, there is NOT
much danger that trains will rdn off tho
tracks, especially when guard rails are pro-
yided. What will need most attention is
the stability Of the rapid transit structure
itself, after having been subjected to con-
slant vibrations and the shocks incidental
to traffic during the first year. Among
these we may mention the stopping and
starting of trains at and from way stations
Additional strength should be given to the
columns and grders, the braces and ties Mt
stations, so that tho frequent Earring would
not seriously affect the structure of the
road. We do not anticipate any inter
ruption to the operation OF either
of the rapid transit roads now ready,
or nearly so, for public use, from defects in
the principles OF construction, rs applied
either to the roads or the rolling stock. It
is in tho details, the welding, riveting and
fitting that the mischief can be done. BY
guaranteeing care in connection with these,
and by supplying light but strong and well
made locomotives and cars, and exercising
common sense will dictate. the operation Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-14
Holy w eok.

Lent, or the penitential season of the
Catholic Church, comes to a close with
the end OF the present week, which,
on account Of the peculiarly solemn
events COMMUNICATED, is called Holy
Week To-day is Palm Sunday. Palms or
other evergreens are blessed in the different
Catholic churches and distributed among
the people, the intention being to recall the
triumphant entry Of our Saviour into
Jerusalem. The religious exercises on the
evenings of Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day are the most solemn and impress
sive in the ceremonial of the Church.
It is called tho Office Of Tenebrie, or
darkness, from the gradual darkening of the
churches as the different psalms are chanted.
All these ceremonies are, in one way or an
other, commemorative Of the passion Of our
Lord, the crucifxion, the laying in the
tomb, and finally on Easter Sunday the
resurrection from the dead, when the
Church breaks into pmans OF gladness and
thanksgiving The greater number Of the
different branches Of the Protestant Church
do not observe Holy Week, but special SER
vices are held by the Church of England, the
Lutheran and the Protestant Episcopal
churches. With the close of Lent the hard
discipline OF the Catholic Church is relaxed
and the rigid fasting and penance and
prayer come to an end.