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The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
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Water Boots.

A London pap tells Us that one after
Eoon at the end d f last month an American
named Fowler landed at saadgate, about
two miles west Of Folkstone, having, ac-
eording to his statement, crossed the
channel from Boulogne IN a eontriyance
which be terms water boots.n f. con
sists Of a pair fsnall skitfs, about fifteen
teet#long and few inches wide, composed
Of India rubber cloth, which are inflated
with air, joined together BY light iron
stays, leaving space Of about six inches
or eight inches between them. In the
centre there Is . small piece Of board, Oh
which Fowler stood and padded. He
performed the journey III eleven hours
md twenty minutes, the sea being very
calm. 4 small sail yacht came across
NithRiin, the owner Of which says they
reached mid ehannal ii foar hours, when
. strong current set in and inpeded their
progress. Fowler packed his boat in a
earpet-bag and returned to Bsnlogne by
the mid night boat.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

Many persons suppose this list to be
composed ofcheap, low priced newspapers.
The fact is quite otherwise. The Catalogue
states exactly what the papers are. When
the nar1e Of a paperis printed in full face
type It IS in every instance the best paper
in the place. When printed in capitals It
is the only paper IN the place. When
printed IN roman letters it is neither the
best nor the only paper, but is usually a
very good one, Notwithstanding. The list
gives The population Of every town and
the circulation Of every paper. It is not a
cooperative list. Il is not a cheap list.
AT the foot Of the Catalogue for each State
the important towns which are not covered
by the list are enumerated. It is an hon
est list The rates charged for advertis-
ing are barely one-ffth the publishers
schedule. The price for one inch four
weeks in the entire list is $535. The
regular rates Of the papers for the same
space and tine are $3,l36s5. The list
includes 970 newspapers, Of which 163 are
issued daily and. 8o7 weekly. They are
located n a25 different cities and towns,
Of which % are State Capitals, 32a places
Of over 5, 900 population, and AS County
Seats. Lists sent on application. Ad-
dress Geo r RoWell 4 Cos Newspaper
Aaveriisina Bureau. 10 Spruce St. Prin.-
ing House SD, 4. 7.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
How Marriages 0Fe Arranged
Russia

Russian marriages are generally ar
ranged through priests. A weli-bred
bridegroom must present !. gift to the
monastery and another to his parish
church; the bride, through her friends,
is expected to clothe some statue Of a
virgin with gown Of silver brocade, en-
riched more or less with jewels, according
TO the pety Of the donor; and in some
parts Of Southern Russia she adds gift
Of two white doves to the pope, which
looks like relic of the worship Of Venus.
The consent of the parents is necessary
| for a marriage until the age Of 36 in the
case Of men, land . in the case Of women,
but young people are at liberty to appeal
to the civil authorities if consent be arbi-
trairly withheld. In this event parents
are called up to show reasons for their re-
fusal. The reason must not be mercenary,
unless one Of the young people be heir to
landed estate then the question is re
ferred to the marshal Of the nobility in
the district, whose decisions are based
upon expediency rather than upon
fixed principles. These appeals are. rare,
because the Russians are a marrying
people, and dispose of their children
early, In the middle and lower classes
men marry at 20, when not drafted by the
conscription. In the higher arstoeracy
young man goes the grand tour"
before settling down, but he IS often
betrothed, before starting, to q young
| lady not vet out Of hor szlles1 aonnn.
There is no country that has 50 few old
maids as Russia. When girl has
reached the age Of Is, without finding a
mate, she generally sets ont on what she
calls pilgrimage, if poor-on round Of
ttayels if rich, anl in either case she
turns up some years later as a widow.
Widows are plentiful as old spinsters are
scarce, and widows whose husbands were
never seen are more numerous than the
rest. Etiquette forbids any allusion to a
lady dead husband in her presence, and
this is sometimes Convenient. When a
couple are engaged a bethrothal feast is
held, and the bride elect has a lock Of hair
cut off in the presence of witnesses and
given to the bridegrooms who in return
presents silver ring set with turqoise,
an almond cake and gift of bread and
salt. From this moment the two are
plightcd, nor can the relatives break the
i atch except with the consent Of the par
ties themselves, which is signif-d by a re
turn of the ring and lock Of hair. So
much Importance is attached to the ring
that among poor people who cannot afford
silver and turqoise, tin ana bit Of blue
stone are substituted These bethrothal
rings are kept:s heirlooms, bat must not
be made to serve twiee-a son cannot give
lis bride the ring which his mother
received, for instance, though why this
should be SO is a mystery which the clergy
who sell the ring could best explain. o.
the wedding dey the bride comes to
church dressed in white but it is onh
among ths highest classes that the brida
costume is entirely white, and that
wreath Of orange flower blossoms ar,
worn.-PaU lalJ Gazette.
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ADVERTISING RATES.
POETRY.
ExP ECTATTON.

". rode into the wooded way;
r.,,y us wide the shadows lay:
We rode, and met the kneeling day;
We said, at is too late,
Tbo s,yn has dropped into the vest;
or,... n,orrtajD holds him to her brcsst-
sh. holds and bushes him. to ret .
For rs i, is too late
,g,, sse the leaf take FIRE now,
r., spe and then to wonder low
The glory pauses on tbs bonsh'
Willie painting grass-tops wait
When, 10! the miracle came On.
roadside turu-a rnoment gone
And far the sun Iow-Iyng shone'
The forest stood in state.
Tranzfgared spread the silent space
The glamour Ieaped about the place.
A,a touched us, swept from face to face
We cried Not yet too latej
Tint one, who nearer drew than Al,
LEANED low and WHISPERED; sans Nay t@i
or fash: dear hearth speak AMI call
Your souI unto It's fate.
.Tread braveIy down life's eveaing slope
Haf,ro the night comes, do not Crepe!
Forever shines some :mall, sweet hope.
Anal God is not too late"
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
Eaten Alive

#
The natives of the Marquessas Islands
sacrifce to the Gods, and the following
is description OF that revolving
ceremony.
One mo.ning after breakfast, | went OH
sbore. | met Hawkins, who looked sad.
asked him: What news Of the war
nortvg" He replied, Captain, advise
yon to 90 on board your ship and stay
tbore today"
asked him, Why? He then told me-
,bot the war marty was coming back and
that thev had been bat too successful;
that thew had killed all bat one of the i'll
lob;tants Of the o,hcr village.
asked him. What have they done
with that one?
He sbook his head and replied They
ora bringing him here.
said, What will they do with him?
He pointed to the beautiful banyan
tros that shaded the terrible place of
sacrifice.
Nv heart turned sick as I looked to
where he pointed. lie then advised me
to return to my ship for the day, but
said No:I will stay on shore aud try
to save this man. The pilot shook his
head ana told me could do nothing: and
aaa;o advised me to 20 on board. How
often have wished since, thatI had takA
en- his advice, fur l would have been
spared the cruel scene, but thought !
could do some good, so ] remained.
Soon we heard the hanaEas yeIilng
we fastened down to the beach, ana theFe
we're the war canoes rounding the point
at the south side of the old bay The
Kanakas had all assembled to welcome
the war party. AS soon as the canoes
had reached the beach, tall savage
bounded on shore with yell.
Hawkins, the pilot, stood behind me.
He grasped my arm and said, Captain, tor
Gods sake come away? Dom stay here'
don't stay here.
asked linn why
He said, My God, don't you see 1t #ls@a
little girl and as looked at me savage
who had first Sprang ashore, sa" tAat
he held in his arms bright lttie glft o.
but few summers.
said, is that the prisoner! ana he
said, es. | told him that taey surely
would not XII that little GirI' J eS' ne
replied, # 1t was q baby one week oio
theee devils would sacnilce II.
The kanakas now all sprang on shore.
AS soon as the Long Chief got on shore,
ran y him and asked him, what are you
going to do with the little girl? and he
replied, the Fr"Phets viii sacrihee her TO
the Gods. begged hlm TO give me the
little girl, but he Sald, Captain, You are
my son, but 1 can't do this Tor YOU
Then the man who had the little grl
handed herto one q the old hags, who pro-
fessed to be prophecies, and she took
The child und started tor the place Of sac
rIhce, all the natives singing war song
There was small stream to cross. When
she reached this she pressed the child to
her breast, and grabbing its tender little
cheek, which had never received anything
AI
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

Accommodations for TRANSIENT guests. Good stabling
and feed animals Hunting and excursion parties
will find this one Of the most dea able stepping places
"a tho Rsatoa Road. The House is beautifully stu
ated in the most attractive part Of the canyon Within
easy distance o the best points for hunting and fishing
Tho Benton and Helena coaches change at this station
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

A woman viii carry pocket-handker-
chieftilI she loses IL. She regards II as
al ornament. If the baby's nose is 70 be
depleted, OF her own black silk to be dnst-
ed, she always borrovs her husbands
handkerchief 81. Louis Journal.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
" An z e - !

70 trade desirable business property IN.
Benton for young cattle. Address /, i
RseoRD Office, Fort Benton, II. T.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
Stop Drinking Vinegar

How many young women have inherl-
ted predisDogition to embonpoint have
ruined thelr health BY drinking vinegar 10
reduce their forms TO graceful proportlo"S
AIan's Anti-Fat is absolutely harmless
1t promotes digestion, and oeeompnshes
its work simply by preventing an un"oe ,s
assimilation Of the fatty ingre dients OF the
food. Excessive fatuesS is a yexaco"s
burden, and there is no longer any excuse
for enduring ii, si4ce Alian's Anlfat Is
an effsctuaI remedy for this abnormal con,
dition. ~
Colorado Springs, Col, July :, '78.
Botanic Medicine Co., Buffalo n =;
Gsutlcmcn-I lost three pounds whlle
taking one bottle Of Allan's An" : at
Yours truly,
Mrs. NJ. B. Myers,
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

A tree resembling the cedar, but with
foliage - full Of comDustible oil that it
goes off like flash on the application Of a
match, il one of the wonders Of Nevada.
Within FIVE minutes a beautiful green tree,
with spreading branches, IS changed into
s.1charred and blackened trunk.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

Gros grain ribbon two inches in width
can Be bought for the low price OF 10
cents per yard.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

For sale By all druggists, grocers, and
at all country stores throughout the Unit
ed States aud British Provinces. Price
by mail 20 cents.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06
Mrs. NJ. B. Myers.
The Passions ts1a1 i1stuee disease.

The passions which act most severely
on physical life are anger, fear, hatred,
and grief The other passions are com
paratively innocent, What is called the
passion Of love is not injurious until II
lapses into grief and anxiety; On the
contrary, It sustains the physical power,
What il called ambition is OF itself
bIameless; for ambition, when ii exists
nnrelv is d nobility lifting its owner en-
tirelv from himself iuto the exalted ser
wee Of mankind. It is injurious Whea
It Is debased by its meaner ally, pride, or
when, stimulating a man to strenuous Ct
forts after some great object, itleads h1m
~ the + erformance of excessive mental Or
physical labor, and to the consequences
that follow such effort.
The passion called averiec, according
to general experience, tends rather TO the
preservation of the body than to its deter
ioration. The avericious man, who seems
to the luxurious world to be debaning
himself of all the pleasures Of this world,
and to Be exposing himself to the fangs
Of poverty, is generally placiag himself
ii The precise condition favorable to a
long and healthy existence. BY his econ
omv he is saving himself from all the
worry incidentto penury; by his caution
he is screening himself from all the risks
incident to speculation or the attempt t.
amass wealth by hazardous means BY his
regularity Of hours and perfect aPproprl-
alton ofthe sunlight, in preieranee to artl-
fetal illumination, he rests and works III
periods that precisely accord with the per
iocity Of nature; By his abstemiousness in
living, he takes just enough to live, which
is precisely the right thing to do according
to the natural law. Thus, in almost every
particular, he goes on his way freer than
other men from the eternal causes of all
the induced diseases, and better protected
than most men from the worst conse-
quences of those diseases which spring
from uncomfortable causes.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-12-06

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Through It's agency he cured thousands
Of the most serious sores and wounds that
bafIled the skill Of the most eminent
physicians Of his day, and was regarded
bv all who knew him as public benefac.
or.
PRICE 25 CENTS 4 BOX.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10

Mr.. Barlow was right down rascal
and was buying himselfinto Congress.
Whereas the st. Adams Messenger
informs Us that we are not to believe
what the Free Press says, moreover
that Grout and SoWles have caused
the distribution Of an immense num-
Der Of copies of the Free Press, con
tanning statements damaging to the
prospects of Mr.. Barlow in the Third
District. We were conversing with
an aspiring politician Of our town, re.
Gently, and he said that he was conf
dent that Barlow had placed money
in this town for the purpose ofadvanc-
ing his prospects in this town. The
aforesaid politician commended Gen.
Grout very highly and thought that he
was the man above all others that we
should vote for, and yet we are assur-
ed that he has men employed to work
for him. Now we believe the time
has come in our nations history, that
we want honest men to fill these plac-
es of trust and responsibility; men
who will labor for the best interests of
the people at large and not for their
own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. We do not
know but Mr., Barlow has sent in his
subscription to the st. Adams Mes
senger for two or three hundred years
and payed in advance, nor do we know
but that Grout and Sowles have done
the same thing by the Free Press
Now we believe there has been some
big story telling on all sides, for il
one half is true that has been said in
regard to either of the candidates they
are not worthy Of an honest mans
vote. Now which shall we believe?
You've VOTER.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer, and if you
lead a miserable unsatisfactory life in
this beautiful world, tits entirely your
own fault and there is only one excuse
for you,-your unreasonable prejudice
and skepticism, which has killed thou
sands. Personal knowledge and COM
mon sense reasoning will soon show
you that Green's August Flower will
cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dys-
pepsia, with all it's miserable effects,
such as sick headache, palpitation Of
the heart, sour stomach, hahitual COS
tiveness, dizziness of the head, ner-
vous prostration, low spirits, etc.
Its sales now reach every town on tie
Western Continent and not drug
gist but will tell you of its wonderful
cuses. You can buy q sample bottle
for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve
you.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
Yours truly,
East Fletcher, July s, 1878.
JAMES A. BATES.

East Fletcher, July 8, 1878.
Editor Of NeoUS:
Allow me to express my gratifica-
ton to the many guests who assem-
bled at Fletcher station, Thursday,
July 4th, for their quiet attendance
and demeanor. 1t proved very sue
cessful gathering Of citizens of all ages
from our aged friend, Dea. Montague
down to the many little ones in moth
ers' arms, which was just as contemp-
lated by our people. Gen. Grout form
ed manynew acquaintance and we
hope high honors are in store for
him for his kind regard to our request.
The new building was formally deliv-
cred over to the p. & o. r. r., Vt.
division, Saturday the 9th inst. and
Mr.. Enos Sherwin of Hyde Park es-
tablished as station agent, which qui-
city disposed of several mixed ques-
tons which have arisen since the bull.
ding was commenced last spring. Ii
is now hoped the public will enjoy the
contribution from the builders, without
reserve, and no past action or opinion
stand in the way of concession. Io
the patrons of the banquet and res
taurant, which yielded such. satisfac
tory returns, we would say that thei
patronage enabled our neighbors tt
repay all dues, including land damage
which leaves the outstanding debit
provided for. The railroad receipts
were $165.85, which enabled the man
ayers to reimburse Mr.. ID. G. Walker
who had some assurance Of appoint
ment as station agent, and who ha
most worthily stood by the COMMITTEE
during the past somewhat tiresom
controversy, When we have anothe
party we hope for more guests
E.P. NJ.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
Wolcott, July s, 1873.

Editor Of NelcS.
understand that a report has gone
abroad that at the late meeting of the
Lamoille conference of Congregational
churches at Cambridge, a resolution
was discussed and advocated by one
whose name has been. mentioned as a
candidate for office, that we would IA,
vor for no office one who was not q
church member or protesting chris
tan. / was chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, and wish simply to
state that no resolution of the sort or
anything in any way resembling it was
introduced at all. Nor was there, if
my memory does not fail me, any re-
mark made by any speaker whatever
that had any sort of allusion to poll
tics, except that several of us while
speaking of temperance, argued that
none but a temperance man should be
placed in a position of public trust and
responsibility by the votes of temper
ance men.
Yours truly,
JAMES A. BATES.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
FOURTH AT FLETCHER.

Very much credit is due to the en-
terprising people OF No. Cambridge,
Fletcher and Bakersfield, for the en-
ergy and public spirit shown by
them in building a fine depot at their
own expense besides paying one hun
dred dollars toward the land. They
celebrated their achievement on the
fourth by a grand celebration
and banquet. The various COM
mittees TO whom the work of the
celebration was delegated, both Ia
dies and gentlemen, deserve praise for
the completeness with which every
part was performed. Early the poo
pie from Che Surrounding country be-
gan to conc in with teams and on the
arrival Of the mail from the west alarge
addition was made TO the crowd, but
the greatest reinforcement was when
the express came down from the East.
From the Junction down all available
standing room was occupied. The
banquet was enjoyed by several hun
dred and detracted nothing from the
reputation which Vermonters have for
providing for such occasions. Capt.
Boomhower's ragged brigade paraded
both forenoon and afternoon. We
haven't got the roll but judged that
the brigade consisted largely of per-
sons of notoriety besides. having a
few representatives from Jthe spirit
world. Capt. Whittemore,s company
we did not see as we did not reach the
ground till after the forenoon parade.
At 2.30 p. NJ. the attention of the
people was secured for the address de-
! livered by Gen. w. w. Grout, which
was delivered from manuscript and
was exceedingly creditable.
| The General began with that famil-
lar quotation from Scott, Olives there
man with soul so dead," ETC., and
closed with Byron's lament over de.
generate Greece. We will attempt
no abstract. 1t abounded in histori-
cal illustrations, in apt quotations
and had hopeful outlook for the
American people, based among Other
things on the fact that we belong tc
the Anglo Saxon race, following whose
trail the star of empireshas taken its
westward course. The tribute to this
remarkable race was very eloquent
The martial music was furnished by {
drum corps led by Judge Potter o
Belvidere and the stand music by The
Jericho brass band, which for Il small
band, played remarkably well. TIL,
devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. +. Wheclock who also mad
; a few remarks in which he returned
thanks for the peoples presence ant
complimented the people on their ell
terprisc in constructing the depot.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10

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As dresser il is the cheapest, because
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