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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

EAST BETHEL--Edwin Clifford had his left hand
badly crushed between the shafts to the corn
cracker in the grist mill Saturday, August 30th,
Amputation is not thought necessary. =. Our viii
lage is somewhat improving In appearance. N.
Fowler has removed the old fence in front of his
house, graded the yard and made new picket
fence north Of the house. W. NJ Smith has a
new fence running from the store south to Mrs.
Boyington's, About fifty men and women in
this vicinity met at the cemetery Saturday, and
greatly improved 1t by trimming trees, Fighting
up and cleaning the stones, and putting II in good
order generally, Now a hearse is very much
needed, who will make move?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03
Johnson,s Natural History.

In this valuable work by Hon. S. G. Goodrich
Peter Parley), in two large imperial octave vol
umes, elegantly bound beautifully and fully il
Illustrated, we find the first and only popular de
scripton Of all the known species OF animal life
In existence, properly classified, and the scientific
and common name given TO each. Also the habits,
FORM color. instincts and location of the species,
with many curious and interesting anecdotes,
gathered from great variety Of sources. Show
ing also many of the fossils now extinct. 1t is,
indeed. rare treat to spend an hour examining
such work. 1t was first issued few years ago
and had an immense sale wherever shown The
present work contains important and interesting
additional discoveries, making ii still more valua
ble We will not give an extended notice of the
work, as the agent will soon cal on most OF our
citizens, and we can assure them they will not
greet the time spent in looking it carefully through.
We will give few extracts we have seen from
men well known to the reading public. Profess
sor Barnard, president of Columbia College and
president Of the American Institute OF New York
city. says; :" have long been acquainted with
this work, and say, without hesitation, that | re-
gard this as by far the best work OF the kind in
the English language known TO me for imparting
information in an extremely interesting branch of
science" President J. ii. Seelye Of Amherst Col
lege says; "Johnson's Natural History has been
In my house for over year, and am prepared
To give strong testimony to its interest and value
As u household book know Of nothing in the de-
partment of natural history that approaches it
Its fund OF entertainment and instruction seems
inexhaustibe. Professor Il L. Youmans says;
" As family book II will not only have an mex
haustible interest but il will also be a means of
valuable education. This Is the kind OF luxury
that should characterize the Christian home.
Professor sanboru Tenney, professor OF natural
history, Williams College, Massachusetts,, says;
" II contains interesting descriptions OF all the
branches, classes, orders and families OF the animal
kingdom, illustrated with accurate and beautiful
engravings which alone are worth more than the
price OF the book" We see the work Is highly
commended by the faculty at Burlington and
Dartmouth Colleges, which we trust will convince
our readers that this Is no ordinary to which we
invite their attention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

The SPRING WHEAT YIELD.-The Chicago
Daily Commercial Bulletin has issued its an
nual estimate of the spring wheat crop of the
Northwest. Reports were received from
three hundred and eight counties in the
Western states and territories, embracing
over 100000 acres devoted to the pro.
duction Of spring wheat. The total acreage
is estimated at l0,666,935, against 9,5l4,7S9
last year; average yield per acre, 1892 bush
els, against ll.42 last year; aggregate yield,
1877, 900 bushels, against l0S,7i5,000 last
year, showing an increase of 29,l05,0OO
bushels. The quality is generally reported
very good--better than for some years past
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

The CHISHOLM MuRDER.-The circuit
court OF Kemper county, Miss, opened on
Monday, Judge Hanm, an able and impair
tial judge, presiding. The trial of Henry
Vigil, Houston and Slocumb Gully, charged
with the murder Of W. W. Chisholm, Miss
Chenilia Chisholm and J. p. Gilmore in
April, 1877, commenced yesterday. The
prosecution was conducted by District At.
torney Ford, assisted by Stewart L. Wood
ford Of New York, ex-Attorney- General Nor
ris Of vicksburg and ex-Chancellor Ware of
jackson, Mississippi. Over five hundred
persons, mostly white, are in attendance
There is no excitement but great interest
10 felt In the trial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03
"Ira Allen and His Home"



SouTH RoYALToS, Vt, September /, 1879
Messrs. tors.-There are so many mistakes
In the article Ira Allen and His Home" which
appeared In your last issue, that thought would
call your attention to them: First, II Is doubtful
whether Ira Allen was ever in Irasburgh Second,
II is still more doubtful whether General Ethan
Allen was ever there. Third Ira II. Allen was
not graduate Of Burlington College, or any
other. Fourth, neither was Ira H. Allen ever
member Of Congress. Fifth, ira u. Allen built
another house in modern style in the village, and
occupied It, leoUing the old house described by
Rev. W. r, Davenport, in which have been.
See the funeral sermon preached for Ira II. Allen
by Rev. Thomas Bane and Hemen,cay's Vermont
Historical Gazetteer In connection with Burling-
ton, Irasburgh and Colchester.
Yours truly, SIX. B. PERKINS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

Four months ago Mr. A, j. swanton Of Rich
mond, Maine, lost his pocketbook containing some
valuable papers, and Saturday, while on his way
down town, his attention was called TO his dog
rubbing against his leg, and TO his astonishment
he found that the animal had the lost pocket
book In his mouth, and on examining 1t he found
everything all right.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

BOGUS CERrfioATEs-lt is no vile drugged
stuff, pretending to be made OF wonderful foreign
roots, barks. Sc, and pulled up by long bogus
certificates Of pretended miraculous cures, but
simple, pure, effective medicine, made Of we'll
known valuable remedies. that furnishes its own
certificates by its cures. We refer to Hop Bit
tiers, the purest and best OF medicines. See
proverbs" ON the fourth page.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

THE wheat crop Of Illinois this year Is the larg-
est ever cut In that state. 1t yields over forty
two millions OF bushels, and at the average
August price is worth over s37 100000 The
total area OF land sown to wheat was two million
one hundred and thirty-seven thousand and sixty.
three acres, and the average yield was little be-
low twenty bushels to the acre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

RECENT advices are to the effect that the
Republicans in Virginia are actively at work
recognizing the party in that state on the
basis Of an honest discharge of the states
obligations, and the movement ia showing
gratifying strength.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

CALAIs-The annual conference OF the Chris
tan society will meet this year with the Christian
church in this town, beginning with a business
meeting on Thursday September 18th, and con-
tnuing through Friday and Saturday Some
speakers from abroad are looked for and profit
able time is expected. There is every indication
OF an unusually full term at the Maple Corner
school this fall. The cheese factory closed for
the season August 3ist This year closes the three
years contract which was entered into at the start
80. The annual picnic of the Lilley family was
held ON Thursday last on the homestead of the
late Aaron Lilley A large number OF relatives
we're present, who, together with the many friends
Of the family, formed as happy company as is
rarely seen in this vicinity. After a bountiful
dinner in which corn and hot coffee played n con-
spcuous part, and which all seemed to enjoy with
a relish peculiar to the occasion, some very in
teresting remarks were made by Rev. l. Warren
aud Others. MIR, Warren briefly reviewed the
history OF the family, making especial mention OF
Captain lilley, who was among the early settlers
OF the town. The exercises were interspersed with
excellent singing, and all present pronounced 1t
one OF the pleasantest occasions Of the season
town meeting to see II the town will vote TO
purchase books direct from the publishers, and
thus retail profits, is warned for one O'Clock
on Tuesday afternoon of the 10th instant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03

MIDDLEsEx The officers Of Middlesex Lodge
No liz, Independent Order Of Good Templars,
Tor the quarter ending November LIST, are as fol-
lows; Worthy chief templar, Dan w. Yelling
ton; worthy vice templar Mrs F. NJ. McElroy;
worthy secretary, Miss Lunette Newhall;
worthy financial secretary, John Cullen, Jr.;
worthy treasurer, Charles F. Foster; worthy chap
lain, Albert Trevian; worthy marshal, George
Dana worthy inside guard, Miss Ida Darling;
worthy outside guard, Herbert Long worthy
deputy marshal, Miss Emma Newhall worthy
assistant secretary, F. NJ MeElroy; worthy right
hand supporter, Miss Carrie Atkins; worthy left
hand supporter, Miss Ida Edgerly. On Wednes-
day evening last, the lodge voted to change the
evening OF their meetings from Wednesday to
Saturday, commencing Saturday, the 9th inst.
go. Last Wednesday night valuable horse be-
longing to Luke W. Knapp got upon the railroad
track and was chased by a night freight train for
nearly a mile. The horse ran over two high
bridges and just escaped being run over by the
train -. Mrs. Martin Jackman has petunia
plant in full blossom which is well worth seeing.
1t has upon 1t four hundred and forty-three well
developed blossoms Who can show better one?
...Dr Risdon, a graduate Of the Vermont Medi-
cal College last June, has located himself in this
village provided he has sufficient encouragement
to remain. Sickness is not to be desired, but a
good resident physician is decided convenience.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-03


St Paul is getting to be wholesale city Min
neapolis is seeking to vie with her, monopoizing,
largely, the lumber and flour manufacturing,
Brainerd, brooded by her pines, is endeavoring To
hatch large litter OF railroad shops; Duluth has
a good deal OF shipping, fishing, and mining
,.ada. and Lonas m haye---apd ,rU bava-mnch
'"'e' Gnu "'p''
more. Iiyndoh, horehead anu Fargo are getting
to be powerful agricultural centers, and many a
little nlace ia aiming them to its own advantage
,,,., H.. a.,i, :, 49, 80, NJ, u,.,.a
WIN .ne eAeepu'n VI 10" o.SA p'ooA'' '"'ko
looks like huge state iair Just beginning
The little cabins seem to overflow with goods
the little botels with boarders the lttle-bnt no.
U.s. '' -. -
by any means ie"-saloohs seem 10 DC busiest OIL
all. The North Pacific Railroad Company have
laid out and begun to build their shops so very
A., -, :, ,haa,.,. -, -
TAR 70 'ne WESTWARD Vi '"oo''s' nave '''Aue sue"
broad preparations, and are pushing matters So
a. 10 prophesy greater things vet for the city
ana no man can iook on and not feel the insnira.
',an as '.au a. sss ,ns ,unroysmsn,
ton as wen as see .he Improvement
Casselton Dakota, q lutte agricultural place
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
HARLEMS COLORED BELLE.

Miss Melinda Cooke lives At No. $40 East 122d ST.
and is looked upon the belle of the colored coterie
in Harlem. Last Wednesday morning Melinda seated
herself in the second story window OF her mothers
residence and began washing the glass. A few mo-
ments later. happening to glance downward. she
observed Ned Stevenson. the 'beau" of the negro
quarter. looking at her through spyglass. Me-
linda emptied dipper of water ON Ncd's
pate. and the latter demanded explana-
ton. Melinda puckercd and mouth.
and Ned, much excited. dared her to come down.
Melinda told him not to be in hurry. and selecting
from her mothers room pair of shears and can OF
pepper. hastencd to the front stoop. The beau
greeted her with a blow between the eyes and the
'bclle'' threw the pepper in his face. Then the
beau" roarcd with pain and struck out right and
lett. Melinda defended herself with the scissors and
finally Ned ran away. Then Melinda ran up to Judge
Duffy and got a summons for Ned. She took it to
his house and handed IL to the 'bcau." who tore IL
up, and, taking the "belle's" head under his arm,
finished the work of tho morning. Again Melinda
appeared before Judge Duffy, and this time His
Honor told Officer Flanagan TO arrest the "bcau."
Yesterday Stevenson arraigncd in the Harlem
Police Court. Behind him stood in row from ff-
teen to twenty witnesses. Judge Duffy heard them
nl and then. seeing that Ned defiant" told him
he would have to find bail $500 to keep the peace
for six months.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
MIR. BLISS AND THE MARSIIALS.

To EDITOR THE HERALD:-
The press generally misundcrstands my rela-
ons to the arrest of deputy election marshas
and to the Marshal's Office that in justice to Mr..
Payne. II not to myself. for the follow
ing ststement-
After the election information to me, through
action direct indirect of mine but doubtless in
consequence OF the Bgln contest that frauds the
government had been committed by the payment
Of money to deputy marshals who had done
no duty as such. l sent It to the Attorney
General. In reply he sent q special agent
here. who. after some inquiry. requested me.
behalf Of the Department of Justice, to inquire
into tho matter and report to the District Attorney
such facts rs l ascertained. This did, and with
that action my connection with the matter ceased.
SO tar rs anything l ascertained In concerned
there seems to have boon no blame on
certainly took greater care than I have ever
known previously. but he was imposed upon by
some OF his chief deputy marshas, appointed ut the
request of tho local organizations. The result was
that money for hve days services each as deputy
marshals was paid to two men, who also drew pay as
inspectors of election to man who worked all
the days of registration as . carrier in the Post
afternoon on tho elevator in the Post ONCE to
another who did no duty, but transferred his badge
aud commission to person to whom he paid dollar
day, while he drew IS q day tor not doing the same
services. There were other similar cases. II the
result OF what the papers call the "Bglin-1ss
imbroeiio Is nothing more than to expose
ana prevent such practices 1t will have done some
no complaint has been made against any one who Is
believed to have actually done duty ~ election mar
sla though he may have held at the same time
some other public position. GEORGE BLISS.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
THE DEAD PRIEST.
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER THE REMAINS OF
FATHER PELLETrER AT ST. FRANCIS xAvIER's

FUNERAL SERVICES OVER THE REMAINS OF
FATHER PELLETIER AT ST. FRANCIS xAvIER's s
CHURCH.
The funeral services the remains of the late
Rev. Father Alphonsus Pelletier, s. j., whose sudden
death occurred last Wednesday evening while he
in the act of performing marriage ceremony. took
place yesterday morning at the Church of St. Francis
Xavier, Sixteenth street. Sixth The "a
cred edifce crowded the occasion with sor-
rowing friends of the deceased clergyman. among
them being representatives from the Jesuit colleges
of Fordham and New Jersey. AL the students of st.
Francis Xavier's College present and occupied
seats in the galleries. The altar covered with
black CLOTH and the remains robed in the full vest
ments of the dead priests Office and bearing chalice
in his clasped hands, rested upon cataalque at the
head of the aisle front the sanctuary
were inclosed in plain coffin without ornament of
by the deceased lay upon the coffin lid
and set Of lighted candelabra was placed each
side, near the head. throwing faint light on the
were conducted with great simplicity, in accordance
with the rules of the Society of Jesus At halfpast
seven o'clock the office tor tho dead was recited
Rev. Father David Merrick officiating. after which
solemn requiem mass celebrated for the repose of
the soul of the deceased At this service the Very Rev.
Theophlus Charaux, Superior General OF the Jesuts
oficiated, assisted by Rev. Father Drummond s. j.;
Rev. Father Macdodric. s. j., and Rev. Father Theo-
dore Thiry, s. j. portion of the choir in at
tendance and sang the responses to the "Libcral."
At the conclusion of the ceremonies more than an
hour consumed by the immense congregation In
slowly filing around the coffin and taking parting
look at the face OF the dead. Two floral tributes
u of immortelles. surmountcd by small
cross the other pillow formed of lilies and tube
roses bearing the words "Rest in peace" were re-
ceved from friends Of the deceased while the chill
dren of the Convent the Sacred Heart sent basket
OF rare exotics. Among the ccrgymen who were
seated to the right and left Of the sanctuary within
the chancel rail were Rev. FatheS Joseph Shea S. J
I-,k1 n,,v. he. EaA1
s. j. Rev. Patrick Dcaly, s. j.. Rev. A. j. Thebaux $.
j.. Rev. Henry Feresani, $. j. Rev. Francis Michel g.
j.. Rev. John Hoiser, s. j.; Rev. John Cunningham,
s. j.; Rev. Raphael Gelinas, s. j.; Rev. Richard
wyte, S. j.. Rev. Samuel Fisher. s. j., and Rev.
Hugh Langbois, s. j.
The remains were conveyed by special train to
Maresa West Park. Ulster county N. Y, for inter-
ment in the plot OF the Society Of Jesus II is un-
derstood that Rev. Raphael Gelinas will succeed
Father Pelleter minister Of the college.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
A WALLETS ESCAPADE.

There came before Judge Kasnire, at the Fifty
seventh Street Court, on Thursday a comey young
Irish woman. named Mrs. Annie Reeves. who charged
her husband. George. with having abandoned herself
and three children and eloped with another woman.
Her story substantially follows:-Her hus-
band some time ago valet to gentleman resid-
ing on Fifth avenue while his family occupied apart
ments at No. DAG West Forty-seventh street. In the
course Of his duties as valet Reeves frequently came
in contact with buxom German girl. named Louisa,
who ofliciated in the household second
cook. and who had snug sum in the
bank. Reeves and the girl became inti-
mate and finally eloped. Louisa furnishing the
money whcrewith to procure passage ticket for
Liverpool The pair on the 11th of January went to
Boston and there remained in concealment till Fri
day OF last week. when they returned to this city and
sailed for Liverpool on the City Of Chester.
sss % this had sna
was in despair. The trite saying that IL is ian
i'll wind that blows nobody good" was signally
the return of the City Of Chester to port, with
Reeves and his companion. They came ashore and
Mrs. Reeves being apprised of the fact at ins
tuted a search for thcm She discovered that they
were lodging temporarily In a boarding house in
Spring street.
mire at issued for Reeves arrest, and
Sergeant Osborne. Of the Court squad entrusted IL
TO Officer Cornelius Foley. who took Reeves into
tody yesterday on tho lnman pier, whittier he had
gone to have his tickets stamped by way
of exchange on the steamer City of Montreal.
With Officer Foley was the wife of George Reeves.
and when confronted with her Reeves implored for
givencss On his way to the court he told the officer
that he was going TO England 10 better his circum-
stances, and that ie fortune favored him
and children. AS far Louisa was concerned,
lie said he had merely availed himself of her prepos-
session in his favor to obtain passage to England
where legacy of e350 awaiting him. and he In
tended TO get rid OF her as soon US he reached the
other side.
Reeves was committed by Judgo Kasmire for ex.
animation.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
BUT ONE BANK NOTE COMPANY.

The directors and trustees of the American, Ma
tonsl and Continental Bank Note companies yester-
day consolidated these three corporations into one.
under the name of the American Bank Note Com
pany. The business, apparatus and machinery of
the Continental and National Bank Note COM
panies will be transferred to the present
building of the American Bank Note Com
pany The new company will properly go
into existence when the proper papers have been
filed with the Secretary OF the State of New York.
The act of incorporation Of the company will be
MES james Macdonough, Theodore II. Freeand,
Christopher Meyer. Joseph W. Drexel. Augustus ID.
Shepard. G. l.. Van Zandt, A. q. Gooda, 4. Ii. Por-
ter George II. Danforth. J. Touro Robertson George
II. Stayner. p. g. Lounsbury and W. NJ. Smillie. II
is expected that the officers OF the new company will
be elected during the coming week.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
A WILL WITH A WARMING.

The will of the late George Francis Thayer who
died in Brooklyn. December 20. leaving property
valued at $4,000, was offered in the Kings County
Surrogate's Court for probate yesterday. After
appointing his wife exccutrx of his WILL the do
cedcnts last will and testament sets forth And
caution all lawyers, petoggers. quibblers of what
soever name and nature, to beware how they try to
ovcrturn set aside any portion Of the foregoing,
shall try to divert from my intentions any Of my
aforesaid bcquests.'
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
that there are openings above well As below the
ceing:--

AA-Steerage deck. GG.-Ceilng.
BB-Main deck. HH.-Lower deck.
CC.-Spar deck. IL-Bilge.
DID, EE and FF.-Bukheads. J, j, and J.-siuces
"Our regulations" said Mr.. Underhill, with
regard to the keeping Of the bulkheads tight are
the same as those of the British government as we
sail under that dag. do not know exactly what
they are" ,
"Are they strictly enforced?"
Certainly
Have you never known or heard of an instance in
which steamship has sailed with the communica-
tion between the compartments openy
II have heard Of such instances.''
"Will you give me the names Of the vesselsT.
"You ask me too much. That would be giving
myself away very badly"
''Can you remember u serious collision between an
iron ship and wooden in which the former
did not 20 down In other words you illustrate
from actual experience the efficiency Of the present
system OF bulkhead construction 2"
1--WE have never had any disasters on our line OF
much Importance. One Of vessels the Chicago
into an iceberg and stove in her whole bow
She afterward steamed about fourteen hundred miles
into port. Her forward compartment was tull OF
water, but it got no further"
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
THE d., L. AND W. RAILROAD COMPANY.

The Board Of Directors of tho Delaware. Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Company met yesterday
ut their roos No. 20 Exchange place. and the annual
statement was read, showing net income over the
cost Of rental OF leased lines VI S4O.7V9 ~.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
THE WRONG LINE.

OFFICE CROMWELL STEAMSHIP LINE,
New YonK, Jan. 81 1879. !
TO THE EDITOR THE HERALD
The article "afety ut Sea-. gives us great satsfac-
tion but your error is in crediting the Hudson to
the .Alexandre line" instead Of ours-the Cromwell
line" Yours. respectfully, CLARK & SEAMAN.