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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

father paused to decide which of many paths
to take, the boy said, " BE sure to choose a
good path, pa, for I am coming right be
hind you"
Fathers, upon the hillside of life, be sure
you choose a"gocd path for your sons are
just behind and almost certain TO follow in
your footsteps. If the bewitching voice of
pleasure entices you into the by-paths of
self-indulgence and sin, remember that
where you trip he will stumble, and the
same foul mire that soils your raiment will
engulf him. But If you choose to walk the
pleasant highways Of temperance, virtue
and Christian manliness, he shall keep even
step with you and at last dwell in peace at
your side.
"The just man walketh in his integrity
his children are blessed after him."-Se.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02
Books.

God be thanked for books. They are the
voices of the distant and the dead, aud
make us heirs of the spiritual life Of past
ages. Books are the true Jewelers.. They
give to all, who will faithfully use them, the
society, the spiritual presence, Of the best
and greatest of our race. No matter how
poor am no matter though the professors
of my own time will not enter my obscure
dwelling; if the sacred writers will enter
and take up their abode under my roof; il
Milton will cross my threshold TO sing TO me
of paradise, and Shakespeare to open to me
the world OF imagination and the working:
of the human heart, and Franklin to enrich
me with his practical wisdom, shall moi
pine for want Of intellectual companionship
and may become cultivated man, though
excluded from what is called the best so
ciety in the place where | live-Channing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

For the Vermont watchman.
JUNE's RETURN.


BYE. or.
June came again, hut came In tears,
The sky was clouded DER.
As though she wept as have wept
Der loves that come no more.
The drops fell softly on the earth
As once they fell know,
Into my darling's open grave
so many years ngo.
but though the sky was sadly dark,
And the air was filled with mist,
The trees and grass looked up and smiled
Asifby angels kissed.
And looking back with heavy heart
Through all these weary years,
| somehow guess an angels smile
Shines ever In my tears,
And question n the mission. good,
OF lifes sorrow and its pain,
IL not rs sure In blessing ms
As the early summer rain.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02
!, W.T., WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1879.

hosts of the Papscy. His heroic "No,"
nailed up on the church door of Whiten.
burg aroused Europe from its delusive and
deadly dreams. Standing alone, he was
reinforced by the Almighty.-ReU. r. l..
EtluLcr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

WHEN man pulls out his sixpence and
gives that when he is laying by thousands
OF pounds, can only consider that he forms
pretty accurate measurement Of the value
Of his religion.-Spurgeon.
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ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY,
st. JOhnSburv. Vt.

Rev. Homer Il. Fuller, A. NJ, Principal,
Teacher Of Latin, Greek and Mental Science.
CHARLES E. PUrNEY, A. NJ,
SOLOMON II. BRACKETT, A. NJ,
Teacher Qf Natural Science, and Higher Mathematics.
MISS l.. JENNIE Colby,
MISS MARY l.. CUMMINGS,
Teacher Of Mathematics and English
MISS MARGARET MONTGOMERY,
Ttdchtr Of Geometry, and Moral Science
MADAME EMMA MARIE.........,..T Teacher of French
MISS oRRIs PADDOCK, Teacher Of Iastrameatd' Music
MISS TIRZAH NJ. .GuY..,-........T Teacher g DTduing
This school Offers facilities for College Preparatory
and English Scientific training unsurpassed In north
ern New England. One hour given 70 each recitation
Expenses moderate. First term begins the last Tuesday In
August; the second the rst Tuesday or wednesday III
February For Catalogue, etc. address the Principal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

CLASS soNG---vERMoNT CONFERENCE
SEMINARY.

Br CLARA I. BENis; MUSIC BY Y. A. SMITH.
In silence iife's mystical portal
Opens wide for our coming feet;
We cross DER its shadowy threshold.
Nobier tasks and new Joys TO meet.
Beyond US we see the dim outline
OF the mountains Of life untrod,
And tineed with wonderful halo
Rise the heights that are nearest 10 God.
And standing amidst this white splsndor,
Like a thought Of the heavenly land.
Hope beckons us on to the summit
ofali things that are truly grand,
Where all that Ia noblest and purest
She Is weaving into crown;
And eagerly waits to bestow IL
when we each lay our llfe-work down.
To win this rare chaplet Of Jewels
Let our aim and our purpose be.
To nll out our souls lncompeteness
We must work for eternity.
May God in bis infinite greatness
Kindly watch DER our westward way,
And lead all our paths now dividing
Safely up to his sunset-tiay.
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VECETINE e

Gives Lie and NlgOr.
HASTINGS, MIss., December l6, 1873.
n. X. SfereHs, boston,
DEAR SIR will do all IN regard TO the VEGE-
TINE which has the saving Of my life and believe
thousands of Others II Is good for general debility and all
female weaneses and will give life, ysor aud strength to
both sexes. Yours with respect,
MRS, SUMNER WALTON
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

THE more honesty man has, the less he
affects the airs of saint the affectation OF
sanctity is blot on the face Of piety.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02
vECETIN &.
Druggists Report.

PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 1871.
n. r. Sierens Boston, Mass
We have sold your YEGETlNE for years past, and
our oustome recommend being the best and safest
blood Purifier" In We have sold many articles Of
the same description, but yEGEilNE gives the most uni
yesa satisfaction. We always recommend with cent
dence. HANSfLL BROS,
g2-B Druggists, 1926 Market Street.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

The hum of tea-kettle paid for is more
beautiful than the most splendid air on
piano that Is not.
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CaswelI's Melinda PiIIs---A Sure Cure
CONSTIPATION.
We Mail

Without CHARGE Rules for Sef-Measure and Samples Of
Material from which Mems Youths and Boys Suits
made also Sporsmens fitcmen's aud Military Circularsl
correspondents In part OF the United states Address
q. W. SIMMONS a. son, Oak Hall, Boston. Mass.
The oldest and largest clothing house in New England.
NJ b. In many New England towns and cities, we have
established agents. by WHOM orders Will be received at the
same price we give to those who apply directly.
great Special Sale the 9TH this year IA taking place
at Oak Hall, consisting Of Gentemen's summer suits In
Bamboo Cloths India Scersuckers fongee silks, Inssar
Silks Nankeens, Drap d'Ete Apacas, and Linens. SAM
pie cards ready and can be obtained without cost
on application. Hamnocks. Bathing Suits, Sportsmen's
Goods, Yachting Outfits specalties of Oak Hall,
Boston. W-95
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Wrw adrrrfisemrnfs.
Dartmouth College.

The Chandler Scientific Department offers liberal edu
cation scientific basis Mathematics, Modern Lam
guages, and Natural Sciences made prominent
and much attention h given TO History Political Economy,
Rhetoric, and the English Language and Literature.
Course in Engineering Tor who wish TO become rail-
road, hydraulic sanitary mining Engineers. Necessary
expenses very low. A limited number aided. Apply to
d2Oi PRoF. T.. r. RUGGLES, HANOVER, n. ii.
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
Result Of Indian Agent FrOst's Tria
In the U. .. District Court.

The city is crowded with strangers and the
hotels are full. The important case of the
U. S. vs Geo. w. Frost, in the u s. District
Court, has just been concluded before Judge
Blake and jury. The Government had no
case and Frost is acquitted. The defendant
arrived at the Crow Agency July IA, 1877,
superceding Carpenter, who governed bad,
Notwithstanding he had been nominated by
religious denomination. Frost found the
agency buildings dilapidated, mo lumber to re-
pair them, and the Indians just ready for an
outbreak. They had had no supplies for a
year past, IN consequence of the failure of d.
J. McCann to transport supplies. Frost found
that goods were sold to the Indians from 25
to 800 per cent. higher than to whites. He
did what he could to stop this and evoked the
enmity Of many old settlers about there. He
sent affidaIits to Washington and the post
trader was removed. Post traders and settlers
made atfidavits before the Grand Jury, sitting
in Virginia City, and had him indicted on
the ground of having issued voucher for
more hay than had been delivered by contrac-
tor Horace Countryman at the agency. It
was pro"en in court yesterday all the hay, if
not more than the amount contracted for, had
been delivered by Countryman. 1t was pro-
posed to non-suit (,ole pros.) in the case, yes
terday, when the government testimony was
all in, but afterwards it was thought best to
let the case go on and the testimony come
out. Frost is being congratul ated to-day on
hic yipHinatinn II yI,,a n hos ban,, Eo,,
out of his pay but will get it now. Another
Indictment, emenating from the same source,
against Frost, was quashed to-day. Frost
was defended by Samuel Word, Vivion and
Pierce. The U. S. was represented by ALI
drews, Jr.
Phonographically
NEZ.
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
DEATH BY THE BULLET.

MINER MAN.

AS mentioned in our last issue, shooting
afTray occurred day before yesterday at Black
Tail creek, about 7 miles from Butte, which
resulted in the fatal wounding of John A.
McAuley by Maxine Virnosche. The facts of
the affray, though somewhat IN doubt seem
to be about these: On Tuesday afternoon.
about 2 o'clock, McAuley went on some
ground in dispute between him and Virnosche
and on which the latter was building stable
and havnga witness along, ordered Virnosche
to vacate the ground, which he refused
to do and drew his pistol and ran McAuley
off. McAuley left, but whether with the
threat that he would return armed, we are not
advised. However he did return to Vir-
nosche's house about o'clock, of the same
day, and as it appears, stopped within about
twenty-five steps of his door. Virnosche
came out with a rifle, and loud talk and
considerable abuse ensued in which McAuley
called Virnoche a coward, and several hard
names, and told him he didn't dare to shoot,
and further said he would fix him." and at
one time said he would kill him.
W hSGiSi AhSIAuiSy hhi plSbOI III IIdllO
during this time is not known, but it is gen.
orally believed he did not. Virnosche ordered
McAuley off the ground and out of his in
closure, which command it appears McAuley
did not obey, and finally Virnosche told him
if he did not leave he would kill him, and
leveled his rifle, took deliberate aim, and
fired, shooting McAuley in the left side of the
abdomen, the bullet passing entirely through
and out at the right side. McAuley who
had been gesticulating violently before
Virnosche raised the gun, dropped his hands
and remained perfectly quiet, while Virnosche
took aim, of the opinion, undoubtedly, that
the latter would not shoot. McAu ey, after
being shot, turned from side to side for few
seconds, and then walked slowly away until
he sunk to the ground some distance off. AS
the parties to take his pistol, which he said
ha, fallen out of its scabbard and was lying
on the grass close by. DR.. Whitford was i'm
mediately summoned, but the wound was so
serious that nothing could be done. McAuley
remained perfectly conscious, but in extreme
agony, until lO o CLOCK lueSCaV 1llSnt, Wnen
he died. Virnosche was Immediately taken
into custody by the persons present and held
until the arrival of Under Sheriff Smith,
when he was brought to town and lodged in
Jail. The hearing is set for 8 O'Clock a. m.
to-day, before Justice Warren.
McAuley is a man who has always been
recognized as quiet, reliable, honest man,
and although not quarrelsome, a man devoid
of fear. He leaves considerable property.
His many friends much regret his rntlmely
end.
Virnosche is Canadian by birth, and has
been around Butte for about two years. AL
though not generally KNOWN, he bears a good
reputation among his acquaintances.
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04

time we rolled into Boulder station at 12 o.
clock and were gwen good dinner. The
hotel man is evidently realizing handsomely
from this house. Nearly every noon 40 and
sometimes 60 passengers take dinner at this
station. After leaving the station and pro-
ceeding three or four miles we were overta-
ken by horseback rider with the mail and
way pocket for Helena which were exchang-
ed for the wrong ones we had taken. II is
said that mistakes of this kind are of frequent
occurrence and are not always righted.
There is evidently need of some reform here.
We noticed a package of MINERS scattered
about on the ground and last night the
MINERS were missing in the Helena post Of
flee. This may explain the reason the other
wise unaccountable non-recelpt of Butte pa
pers at the Helena office. jefferson is evident
ly growing on account of the new impetus
given 10 the Montana company. J. q. San
ders is enlargng his store. Kleinschmidt
Bros. are about to open a saloon III the city.
Considerable repairing and building is under
way. We found much more building under
way in Helena of which your regular cores
pondent keeps you posted. A gentleman
who has been prospecting the different cities
in the Territory preparatory to opening new
establishment told us yesterday he would have
selected Butte, but the risk of fire was too
great, while the security against fire was al
most nothing. Accordingly he selected an
other point. ..
Hastily Yours,
MINER MAN.
HELENA, Oct, 20.
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
From Thursdays DAILY
On THE WING.
Notes With and without Interest. Taken
Oh the Road.

Editor Butte MINER:
have only time scratch you Il few Scltcn-
ces according to promise. The morning
whistles had begun to blow as we glided ont
of Butte at & 4. III. with the regularity which
chalrlctcrizes Butte Standard () time. The
temperature Of the Fa.k is rather low al this
time of the year, be it known, and some "f the
party might have become cold were it not for
the violent exercise which they took on the
way We had the usual jerkey, aud had no
fault 10 find with the appropriateness "i lis
name. 1t was rather amusing on the whole
to see the occupants jump up and down, al
tbou,rh there wert. some fears expressed as to
the Strength of the top of tie coach and
whether oar heads might in time break Il hole
through it. One of our number Was quartz
man of Butte who had party of prospectols
at work IN the vicinity Of the new mines and
was Going out To oversee them. He express
ell himself AS convinced ct the mines Icing
cood. We met ou he road tiom twc'ty 10
thirty nrJ>pectuls on horseback going to or
returning from TIN. uiues. BY making good
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04

regarding the mining developments Of the
camp altogether. But we propose to make
one more trial in this direction. There is
plenty to be said, and said to the advantage of
the mines and the camp in general. We want
only the facts-they are good enough without
any eXaggeration. With this view we have
secured the services Of Mr.. H. G. Olmstead, a
writer of experience and knowledge in min
ing matters. We propose to publish a weekly
summary from all the mines iom which in
formation can be obtained, making the report
as full and complete as is possible. To this
end we ask the cooperation of every miner
in the district, and when our reporter makes
his rounds 10 show him through the mines !;
or, where this cannot be done conveniently
to answer the questions he may PROFOUND
cheerfully and promptly. Mr.. Omstead will
commence his labors to-day, and continue un-
til Friday, giving him Saturday in which to
prepare his report for Sunday mornings paper
We trust he will meet with but few discour-
agements. -~. a..5. .a-
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
VIRGINIA ITEMS.


The pen man is out in full blast A COM
biuaton was formed against him yesterday,
but was not il success. The party waited until
all but about 60 of the envelopes had been
purchased, and kept track Of the amount of
money found in any and all of them; then,
having pooled their interests, proposed to buy
all the remaining envelopes, because, if the
money the pen man said he had put in at the
start was there, they would be sure to sc; it,
and thereby come out well ahead. Mr.. Park
er probably understood what was up, as .iust
then he CLOSED in ~ on the remaining cnve-
lopeS and commenced on Il fresh supply.
Among those present We're Il large number of
jurors and quite a large number of distin-
guished members of the bar and among
those who invested freely was conspicuous
member of the Methodist Church.
The case of john Ryan, charged with rob-
bing the jewellery store of Mrs. J. NJ. Butler,
on the 29tl Of last month, was tried yestcr-
day, and goes to the jury to-day.
No convictions in L. :. Court in crim al
eases tried by jury, in consequence, in some
Instances, ot' the absence of important wit
nesses. Among ilr latter is 4 military officer
supposed 20 be at Miles
So far IN the Territorial Court, convictions
have been had in all eases tried
John L. Du.g.tu, for cutting Il inun with Il
knife, was srnr;Ir"d 10 one Nran lI the l"Ii-
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
Correspondence.
HELENA NOTES.

The weather is very pleasant here.
Mr.. OLeary, Of 7. G. Power 4 Co., has re-
turned from Butte and is . I'll pleased with
the city.
l.. II. Hirshfield has gone East.
Rev. s. e. Blockister, of Virginia City, had
charge of the services in the new Episcopal
church to-day.
Rev. Gilbert is expected to return in about
a month. 1t is surmised that Mrs. Gilbert
may return with him.
Hotter Brothers are putting up two frame
buildings OH the east side of town to rent.
James Ryan has commenced to lay the
foundations for two brick houses on Court
Square.
A. B. Taylor is erecting dwelling house
on upper Rodney street.
1t is reported that the terminus will not be
moved for month yet on account of delay
in getting rails.
Freight rates are over cents from the ter
minus and still rising. CID.
HELENA, Oct. ~, 70.
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
From Wednesdays Daily.l
To Our Mine Owners.

desire to call the attention of the mill
len Of Butte and vicinity to the fact that
matters relating to the mining industry
Id be written up and published than
been done heretofore. The principal
Rh why this important portion of news
been omitted from the columns of the
tR, is, that whenever an attempt is mad"
lect information about the mines, we
met with ii great deal of encouragement
those most interested in having that i'll
lation made public. We ask a mine
+ about the developments Of his mine,
be tells ms thai he don't care to have
lns said about them at present" or hat
$ hot tiong much just NOV, and HAT ii is
0rl, wi lie 10 bu!lhr about it," Such re-
4 dis iiicse are cairularr'l 10 check the zeal
y orliiaiy news-satl eler. He is tempt
abandon the effort 10 procure any facts
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04
Local News.
rFrom Tuesdays Daily.]
THE BUTTE CITY CHARTER.
validity to be Tested i'm the Courts.

last something practical in the way of
pg the validity of the city charter has
undertaken. Those dissatisfied with
city government and its workings, as we
Informed, have subscribed the sum of one
sand dollars with which to employ coun-
Ind bear other expenses in conducting an
IN instituted for the above stated purpose.
one, whether friend or enemy of the
ter will regret this action. If the charter
legal and invalid it is time we should
it, and dispense with it.; and on the
hand, if proven to be valid, submit to il.
let its legality compel respect. 1t is any
but pleasant, even to friends of the
ter, to live under a government which
ct command the respect of the governed,
to the administration of which serious
Bile has arisen in opposition. And this
of affairs may be expected to continue
ng as the validity of the government is
ted to be doubtful; and the charge of
fraudulent enactment of the charter and
flair acceptance by few of the people
enly made.
e present opposition is produced by the
of a two mills tax on the assessable
prty of the city, and is the same opposi-
that develops itself whenever any meas
taken to touch the pocket of the citizen,
apparently being about the only reminder
Opposition have of the existence of
Ter. We say reminder, because we do
believe the present opposition is called
by the levy Of so small and inconsider-
tax. The county tax this year
hits to twenty-three mills, and yet no
plaint is heard. But the city tax, only
lnting to one-twelfth the levy of the
|ty, calls forth such expressions of dissat-
ion as makes it evident that the good
is of the administration of the city gov
tent must in great measure fail even
gh this opposition be the expression of a
minority.
e charter once legally established and
ra confidence in its validity restored, the
intent now prevalent would entirely dis
ar, and even those most opposed to city
nrment would not only quietly acquiesce,
would lend assistance, and their moral
ion, which amounts to more, to its due
rcement. This confidence can only be
lished by the courts, and we do not fearthe
t, but rather welcome the application of
which we believe will prove what many
mot admit, and will give us legal char
pr rather prove the legality of the one we
got then it can be defended and upheld
undoubted law; and the people of Butte
from necessity and advantage adopt and
sh it, and in their hands il will become
with Which they would not willingly
The weekly miner., 1879-11-04

II looks very much as though shot gun
will be necessary article in funeral pro-
cession in Butte soon. At least that is the
opinion of Mr.. H. G. Walton. He was
forced to this conclusion from the disgraceful
conduct of one Connor yesterday, who, feel
ing aggrieved over the manner in which his
friend McAuley had met his death attempted
to stop the hearse containing his body when
on the way to the cemetery. What his object
was is beyond our comprehension. 1t seems
that he was in liquor and during the funeral
services at Loebers Hall had raised quite a
disturbance, but was led away by some
friend. Nothing further was seen of him
until the procession had got some distance
from town, when he again suddenly
made his appearance in front of the
team attached to the hearse, grabbing the
horses by the head and refusing to let them
go. And right there the whole cortege had
to remain until an officer arrived, who, with
the assistance of couple Of citizens, COM
PEELED him to release his hold. Nevertheless
considerable difficulty was experienced in
getting the prisoner to the lookup, and after
the officers had finally succeeded in turning
the key upon him, he kicked up such rum
pus that they had to put shackles upon him.
At ten o'clock last night the man was acting
more like lunaticthan sane person, and the
Marshal feared he might injure himself if not
quieted down.