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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
Dartmouth College.

The term is running along quietly with quite
small attendance. About fifty are out teaching.
The village school is very successful this term,
being in charge of Mr.. F. G. wheatley, of Brook.
field, VT, who is assisted in the second interne-
diate department by Mr.. c. NJ. Hough, both of the
Senior class.
The school-meeting Friday evening was quite
a lively entertainment. In this state the school
management is vested in a committee of three in
each district, one of whom corresponds to the
Vermont prudential committee, while the other
two take the place Of the town superintendent,
the duties and powers being As much separated
rs in Vermont. man named Morse holds the
office of prudential committee, and ex-senator
Patterson is one Of the other two. There has
been disagreement and bad feeling between
them for some time, and it eliminated at the
meeting. Mr.. Morse made quite long speech
which consisted mainly of innuendoes at the
Senator, and wound up by saying that If things
went on AS they had been going, they would need
a credit nlObaier to run the school with Senator
Patterson, thinking that forbearance had ceased
to be virtue, sprang to his feet and gave his OPP
ponent such chastisement as only fluent speaker
like himself could inhict
SATURDAY morning there quite sensa-
ton in the chapel which came near being a serious
affair 1t was cold morning and the jauitor
built a big fire to warm the chapel during morn
ing prayers. While the choir were singing,
small blaze was seen under the stairs leading up
into the south gallery, and Biddlecom, acting
local editor of the Dartmouth, who happened to
see it first, gave the alarm at once The Fresh
men Immediately began to leave by way of the
rear window and were followed by more than
half of the Thayer school, but the majority of the
students remained in the house. Junior Stone,
who was near the fire, with great presence of
mind, stripped off his oyercoat and soon smooth
cred the flames before any damage was done On
investigation it found that one of the furnace
pipes, becoming hot, had set fire to some sweep
ings and woodwork near it. Had the fire broken
out ten minutes later the chapel would have been
unoccuped and the building would probably have
burned, as it is wooden and nearly hundred
wars old
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

BATTLE MONUMENT AssocIATIoN-Th annual
meeting of this association WAS held at Bennng-
ton on the 8th inst. The attendance was good
The meeting was mainly for the choice OF officers
there being one vacancy in the corporation, for
the association is an incorporated body, 1t was
filled by the election of Governor Talbot of Mas
sachusetts. Governor Prescott of New Hampshire
being the Oldest Governor in the association, was
elected President; Hiland Hall was chosen Vice
President; Luther X. Graves President of the
First National Bank of Bennington, Treasurer
Olin Scott, Recording Secretary; Charles NJ. Bliss,
Corresponding Secretary; and for the Board OF
Directors, Governors Proctor Of Vermont Prescott
of New Hampshire and Talbot of Massachusetts,
and Hon. +, j. Phelps OF Burlington, A. b. Gard
ner, Henry N. Root, the Rev Isaac Jennings
Trenor W. Park and A. b. Valentine of Bennng
ton. The subject OF a design for monument
was not discussed, nor will it be for some time to
come, as the association has resolved to raise at
least S750O0 before building, and but about $685.
900 are pledged. 1t is further agreed that no
work will be begun until funds enough are raised
to complete the monument according to design.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

ILLINOIS BOARD OF observation-disclosures
has such health board in existence as
every state should have, and, what is more,
it does its duty. A man going into COM
munity and hanging out his single as a
doctor is likely to have the first call upon
him be request to step up to the state
boards Office, and undergo an examination
as to his qualifications to administer physic.
That this examination is no nonsense, is
shown by two thousand of the seven thou
sand physicians in the state being de-
barred from practice since the board began
its operations. The standard of health in
illinois will be considerably raised by the
process.
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Montpelier, January Is, 1879.

Coon SuGGEsTIoN.-On of the Oldest and best
insurance men in Vermont writes as follows to
one of our village companies. 1t is capital sug-
geston, though it seems Incredible to us that any
householder should need any prompting in this
regard: "Gents II have made thorough in
spection of all chimneys, stoves and pipe in our
buildings in this village, including buildings not
insured In your company, Ms well as those in it.
| find most of them apparently safe, but quite a
number in which have ordered repairs, and II it
is not done | shall report them to headquarters.
have made similar inspection for several years
past, and our citizens approve of it, and are gen.
orally willing to make such repairs rs are sug
gested. Allow me To suggest the proprety OF APP
pointing inspectors in every town where the com
pany ia carrying risks, with power to order
alterations, and the company should pay reason
able fee for doing the work Have the inspec-
tons made in March and November, and do it
thoroughly have no doubt 1t would save thou
sands Of dollars annually, II only done in viii
lagos II would be better than nothing but better
still, every risk should be inspected II this sug-
geston meets your approval lay the subject before
the directors at their next meeting. O."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

The four per cent. loan grows in popular
ity. 1t takes from one to eight millions per
day to satisfy inquirers, and the prospect is
that there will be greater rush soon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

Fon the first time within twenty years the
Hudson is so firmly frozen over opposite Yonkers
as to admit of pedestrians crossing on the ice
The Hudson between Iarrytown and Nyack Is
bridged by ice five inches thick Many steamers
on the North river are actually frozen in which is
rare with ocean s'eumships
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

THOMAS AsHwELL Of Westminster, had leg
broken recently by the falling of u log .. The
man Sheldon, in Jamaica, who pulled out his
horses tongue while ago, has been fined fifty
dollars for the brutal act Served him right
the fine ought to have been larger, e. Consider
able religious interest Is reported in Athens Bel
lows Falls and Grafton. Major W. IL. II. Hol-
ton, of Jamaica, has been appointed to So, 600
position In the New York custom house. j. X.
Morse of Westminster has flock of seven hun
dred and fifty sheep 1t is probably the largest
flock in Vermont The Windham County Poul-
try and Pet Stock Association opened three
days exhibition at the Town Hall in Bratteboro,
tuesday evening of last week, with large at
tendance from all parts Of New England, Nearly
four hundred eoops with rare varieties, were ex-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15


THE $4,000 of water bonds voted by the Bran
don village fire district, for bringing water into
the village, have all been taken by the First Ma
tional Bank of that place Some forty-sx pris-
oners now in the House of Correction four Of
whom are women. A new weekly paper called
the Vermont Era is about To be started at Fair
haven. 1t won't be long before they'll want to
call it the Error. The United States Circuit
Court will commence a term at Rutland, January
lith. The new depot at Brandon will cost
$1,000, 81, 500 Of which IL contributed by the cit-
Eens. 1t will be handsomely furnished through
out, with covered platform eight feet wide all
around it, and there will also be u covered con-
crete platform extending south up the track about
two hundred feet David Mcbride of the With
erell House, Plattsburgh, has leased the Brandon
House, Brandon, from aud after April LIST, H.
NJ Mott has sold his interest In the Brandon
Union TO his brother, Norman A. Mott.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

PATRICK CuNSINGnAM recently met horrible
death in Pittsburg, Pa, furnace, a nsstep
plunging him into trough through which
stream OF molten metal was running To the mold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
A Long Lost Montpelier Boy.

Among the early physicians and surgeons Of
Montpelier was SYLVESTER DAY, who, March 10,
1913, was appointed surgeon of the Fourth United
States Infantry, and remained in that service
until his death, not many years ago, at Pitts
burgh Penn. One of his sons, Hannibal, also en-
tered the military service, and is now on the re-
tired list as Brigadier General by brevet Another
son is the donor Of a valuable gift to the Vermont
State Library, and the author of the letter an
nexed The writer Of this notice remembers Mrs
Day and her sons Hannibal and Jack" Mrs
Day lived on the corner Of Elm and State streets
in Montpelier in onestory white house stand
ing on the ground occupied by the first bank
of Montpelier and now covered by the Landgon
block in which is the post-office. There are
a few still left in Montpelier who remember
" Jack Day." and will rejoice both because of his
remembrance Of his native state, and his success
full career in the " far West"
CARSON, New December "a, 1873.
To the State Librdridn-Sir Please accept for
the state of Vermont five volumes OF Bancroft's
Native Races OF the Pacific States from one who
left Montpelier in the spring OF eighteen hundred
and twenty-five; and after twenty-five years
wanderings seward, to all the parts Of the world
and twenty mine years pioneering in California
and Nevada, at the age of three-score years and
ten is As hale and hearty as he ever was I'm
doubleday there are yet some of my old school
mates living that remember-Jack Day
As | am about retiring from this office, that
have held for the past ten years, you will please
acknowledge this, my Christmas gift, to Santa
Monica, Los Angeles county, California, where
propose to pass the remainder of my days among
tine orange groves of that delightful climate
"W With the books | send a " Homographic Chart
Of the State Government for 1871 in which you
see that Vermont Is pretty well represented.
God bless my native state.
Respectfully yours,
JONI DAY"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

caucus of Republican Senators was held this
morning, at the Instance OF Senator Edmunds.
10 consult with regard TO the future order of bust
munds resolutions, and other important matters.
The success attending the resumption OF specie
payments was generally discussed and the public
welfare from the present financial standpoint was
considered in a congatulatory spirit, A committee
Of seven was appointed to report upon these mat
ters at the next meeting.
There IL considerable talk just now OF increas-
ing the number Of government departments, aud
consequently the number Of Cabinet officers II
il proposed To make two departments out OF the
Treasury to make the head Of the Agricultural
Department a Cabinet officer, and 10 establish d
department to have charge OF the subject Of
immigration 10 this country. Sol.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-06-26
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
Hints to Ladies Going to Travel.

Hints to Ladies Going to Travel.
Ladies who contemplate visiting fash
ionable resorts will need a large or limit
ed supply of clothing according, to the
length of time spent in one place. If a
tour among different watering places is
intended, affording only few days or a
week at each, comparatively small num-
Der Of dresses will prove sufficient, for the
obvious reason that they are virtually
new in each different place. The travel
ing dress should by all means be of ma
tcrlal which will stand sun, " ind and rain
and here we find nothing more serviceablc
than the light wool or silk and wool ma
terials which abound, or black or dark
colorcd silk Of a light quality. 1t should
be made in simple style, as devoid of trim
ming or any thing which may prove a
resting place to dust, as possible. Let the
hat or bonnet correspond; select kind of
trimming which is readily brushed, and
which docs not soil easily. An ulster is
also very desirable, since by reason of it's
lightncss it forms scarce an appreciablc
addition to the amount of luggage, while
the freshness of the travelling suit is pre-
served by proportionatc exclusion from
the shower of coal dust so often unavoida-
bic even on first class railroads. Mohair
is preferable for the ulster as it does not
crumpie nor require doing up. Lislc
thread gloves arc most worn, and in going
any distance beyond u days journey,
there should be at hand supply of linen
or paper collars and cuffs, or frills, as may
be thought most desirable. A rubber
waterproof is a useful addition, and it
may be compressed within very small
space. Rubber ovcrshocs in case of sud
den storms, should not be forgotten, nor
is it safe to travel without a shawl.
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TREASURE TROvE.
Ncyra Digging for Fishing. Worms
Finds $4,000 in Goid.

iSalt Lake Tribune.
Mel. D. McKissick settled on tho Brazos,
near Rock Dam, some twenty five years ago.
Mr.. McKissick farmed, and when the war
broke out was possessed of many slaves,
herds and fertile lands. A bachelor, he led
frugal life, and was known to possess con-
siderable money. The reputation of Nc
Klssick's wealth proved his death. for one
night in 1865 he was murdered. Suspicion
fell upon members of battalion of rowing
cavalrymen under command of one Colonel
Beard, who was then quartered on the Bra
zos, doing no good for the confederacy or
the country. In fact, they we're said to be
in reality jayhawkers and thieves. How much
money, if any, the murderers secured
was never known. Mr.. McKissick left a
brother, William McKissick, and sister,
who are now residing near Mount Calm, in
Limestone county. Near Rock Dam stands
an old tumble-down hut that once belonged
to McKissick, being on his laid. 1t has not
been used for years. Last Friday morning
q colored man, who cultivates a field near
Rock Dam, concluded he would 60 to the
river to fish. He entered the dilapidated and
Aoorless shanty and began to dig in the cor
ner for earth-worms to use for bait. He
presently unearthed an iron pot covered with
lid. The darkey was surprised. Taking
the lid off, his surprise was turned 10 amaze
ment, for there in the pot lay a heap of gold
coin, American gold $40 and 500 pieces,
amounting in all to $4,000. Tho negro
secured the gold and next day went to Mar.
lin, where he got to drinking. His lavish
expenditure of money excited suspicion
Whisky loosened his tongue, and the whole
story leaked out.
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FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-
Extra Session.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator Wallace,
from the committee on appropriations, report
ed the House concurrent resolution fixing the
day of final adjournment with m amendment
substituting Wednesday, the 25th day of June,
at p. NJ, instead of Tuesday, 18th.
Senator Window objecting to its present con :
sideration, it went over till tomorrow.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Senator Davis Qilinois), from the judiciary
committee, reported the House bill relating to
times of hiding United States courts in the
district of Kentucky. Passed.
Senator Logan introduced bill to provide
for the speedy payment of the workingmen of
the District of Columbia. Laid on the table
and ordered printed.
The resolution submitted by Senator McDon.
aid directing the secretary of the treasury to
furnish information AZ to the action of the ma
tiynal board of health under the act authoriz-
ing the contracts for purchase and the construc-
tion Of refrigerating ships, etc., was taken up
and adopted.
On motion of Senator Garland the House
bill concerning the appointment for members
of the legislative assembly of the Territory 0:
Montana, was taken up. An amendment in
the nature Of q substitute, reported by the
committee on judiciary, extending the provi.
sions of the bill to all Territories, was con-
Cured in and the bill passed.
After passing few unimportant bills, an
executive session was held. When the doors
were reopened the Senate adjourned.
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prayers were offered for the rcposc the princes

SOUL
A STRIKE AMONG RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
On the night of June 18th, a telegram
was received from Tracy, Lyon County, Min
nesota, from the sheriff of that county, saying
that riot had broken out on the Chicago &
Dakota railroad, at that place, and calling for
ilitary aid Subsequent reports show that
it was u strike among railroad hands, be-
cause OF reduction Of wages from $l.5O to
Sl.25 per day. A mob of three or four hun
dred men assembled, and lawlcssly raidcd
camps and settlers. A military company was
ordered from New ulm to the seat of diff
Guilty. June 1S-Govcrnor Pillsbury and
stall started for Tracy. On the afternoon
OF june 18th, after the Governor had
departed, telegram was received from Tracy
sajing: There are no demonstrations Of vio-
lcncc from the mob. Streets arc open except
where liquor is sold. Hotels have furnished
dinner without any annoyance. There is some
natural excitement among the people, but ev-
cry thing is done carefully and prospects are
fair for u peaceblc settlement. Later reports
stated .Ihat the mob had destroyed some prop
crty and driven all the men Off the work that
wished to remain. 1t appears the rioters con-
sist almost entirely Of Chicago and Milwaukee
roughs. Many OF these men are desperate
characters, and were prominent actors in the
Chicago riots, two years ago, A feeling Of un-
casncss is represented to prevail in the sur
rounding country. and much apprehension
exists as to the safety Of families. Some gentle
men declare it is impossible for the contrac-
tors to work at the prices contracted for, hence
tho reduction on wages, and consequent strike.
Tracy, Lyon county, the place Of the disturb
ance, is about eighteen miles east Of Marshall,
the county seat OF the county. Lyon county
is in the far southwest portion of the State
The Governor found it unnecessary to re-
main, aud returned in two hours. The next
day every thing was quietcd down. the strik-
crs paid of, and a large number left for Chi
cago.
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tion which Congress may see fit to attach to
such bills, under penalty of refusing the means
needed to carry on an equal function of the
government. My views on these subjects have
been sufficiently expressed in special messages
sent by me to the House of Representatives
during the present session. What was said in
those messages regard as conclusive to nv
duty in respect to the bill before me. The ar
guments used in those communications against
he repeal of the election laws and against the
light OF Congress to deprive the executive of
hat
SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT DISCRETION
and Judgment which the constitution confers
and requires, are equally cogent in opposition
to this bill. This measure leaves the powers
and duties of the supervisors of elections un-
touched. The compensation of these officers
Is provided for under the pc manent laws and
no liability, for which an appropriation is now
required, would therefore be incurred ty their
appointments; but the power Of the national
government to protect them in the discharge
of their duty at the polls would be taken
away. The State may employ both civil and
military power at the elections but by the
bill, even civil authority to protect Congress
sional elections is denied the general govern
ment. The object Is to
PREVENT ANY ADEQUATE CONTROL
by the United States over national elections.
by forbidding the payment OF deputy mar
snaiS or elections who are clothed with au-
thority TO enforce the election laws. The fact
that these laws are deemed Objectionable by
the majority of both houses Of Congress is
urged as sufficient warrant for this legisla-
tion. There are two ways always to overturn
legislative enac:ments one is the repeal, the
other is to decision Of a competent tribunal
against their validity. This bill seeks to de-
prive the executive department of the govern
mcnt of the means to execute the laws which
are not repealed, which have not been declared
invalid. and which it is therefore the duty of
the executive aud every other department OF
the government to enforce. l have in my for
mer message on this subject expressed my
willingness to concur in suitable amendments
for the improvement of the election laws. but
l cannot consent to their absolute and entire
repeal, and cannot approve legislation which
seeks TO prevent their enforcement.
(Signed) RUrHERFoRD B. HayEs,
Executive Mansion, June 20, 1879.
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LOOKING ONWARD.

All lifc's brightness comes not in the sunshine.
Or its sweetness all in summer flowers.
Deepest joy is not in onward seeming.
Trucst rest is not in empty hours.
II the shadows deepen just before us,
Not cloud but is with silver lined,
Though we cannot see the waiting blessing
While our downcast eyes with tears are blind.
Hours for which We wait with anxious longing
Come and go-nor bring the peace we
sought,
And We almost murmur in our weakness
That our asking has been all for naught
Seeming to forget the tender kindness
OF the Hand that leads along the way,
Turning all our signing into singing,
Changing all our darkness into day.
God, who notes the growing of lilies,
And who even marks the sparrow's fall,
Will not leave his chosen in the darkness,
Nor will fail to hear their faintest call.
For he knows the path His children journey,
Nor unmeaning sorrow will He send,
Known to Him is every footstep,
Who, from the beginning, sees The end
If VIC will but trust His loving kindness,
If We do not clasp His outstrctched hand,
Safe through lfc-its sunshine and its shadow.
He will lead us to better land