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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02
Wew eldrerfisenents.
Mexican Soldiers!

By Act Of Congress approved February ~, 1879. all
United States Soldiers OF the Mexican War who served
their fun term Of enlistment honorably discharged
are entitled TO three nohths' extra pay, and Obtain 1t
for reasonable compensation By making application
through 4. X. GORDON, Montpelier, Vt. For
further information address him, with stamp. 1925
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02

superb assortment OF fine French handmade UNDER.
WEAR comprising every requisite for ladys wardrobe.
Also chlrcn's suits Tor every age and size.
our Iniants' Furnishing Department Is thoroughly
equipped. Complete Warirobes as low 1885, better
goods in proportion. Any article the Wardrobe at list
price; really cheaper than the homemade article, and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02
CasweII's Slippery Elm Lozenges,
MEDICAL HOME FOR |NVAL|DS
No. 20s shawmut Avenue,

No. 20s Shawmut Avenue,
BOSTON, MASS.
For the treatment Of Paralysis, DeformltIes, spi
nal and Nervous Diseases, Epilepsy, Hystsria,
Gsneral Debility, Rhegmatism and all iniiam
matsry Diseases, Sciatlca. Neuralgia, spralns.
Diseased Joints and Muscles, Dyspepsia, de-
mentin. and all Brainai Diseases.
This instiuon is handsome substantial building, six
stories high. most pleasing perspective Il commanded
from It's windows The locality IA one Of the most desirable
In the city, The Internal economy Of the establishment i
admirable The lght and airy and their furn
elegant aud tasteful The effect upon the mind OF
patient OF living In house well ordered cannot but bs
beneficial and conducive TO recovery health and ygor
This private and nrsclass Institution, where patient,
taken Of the family, with Board, Nursing
Medical Treatment and has been In successful operation
twelve years. The Presiding Physician himself
stored from Paralysis To perfect health.
Patients desiring Medical Treatment outside Of the IIomt
will be accommodated. Engagements for Board and Med
cal Treatment should be made with
DIR. GEORGE W. RHODES,
B-@l Hsaident Physician.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02
SILKS.
DRESS GOODS,

Novelties in Cachemores. smtngs, Dcbeigcs. and the
standard cloths. In splendid variety Also, "Andersons'
Scotch Zcphyrs, printed cotiOr Dress Goods, Monte
Cloths, Cotcnes, Percaes, Cheviots &c, with every
grade to be found In a irst.class establishment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-02
Ladies & Children's Undergarments.

Our SUITS and COSTUMES fully sustain that prce mi.
nence So Justly established and always represent the
latest styles and fashions
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-14
Board of Public Works,

The Committee on Claims who had under
consideration the claim Of John Mcclure
for $737 95 for damage claimed TO be due
him for work done on Kenner street, re-
ported that they had considered the same
and recommended that fourteen dollars
and eighty-fve cents be allowed him in full
for all claims.
A communication from the laborers on
the Liberty street sewer repairs, asking fol
an increase in their wages from 81 % a day
to 81 70, was referred TO tie Committee on
Sewers.
An ordinance TO improve Cleveland
street from EgSleston avenue to Court street
was approved.
The Superintendent Of Water-works was
directed to lay four-inch Waterman in
Ohio avenue, being an independent line
from Calhoun street, 80 be used exclusively
for fire purposes.
The following resolution was adopted:
"Whereas, Martin Byrnes, contractor fOl
the improvement of the intersection Of Car
Isle street and Eden avenue, is not making
said improvement in accordance with speci
iicatons, therefore
"Resoived, That the Clerk be directed t'
notify Mr.. Byrnes to proceed with tho
worl; in accordance with the specification
and his bid
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THE NEWPORT EXCITEMENT.
Another Man Answering the Description
Arrested in Aurora, Indiana.

The following is an excellent description
Of the man as given by Mrs. Truesdell
About five feet nine inches high, slender
build, very dark complexion, face rather
pale sunken cheek and high cheek bones,
piercing black eyes, bushy black eyebrows,
long nose, black cropped beard sprinkled
with gray long hand and fingers, large
finger Joints looks consumptive; wore a
black or gray jeans coat black cloth pants
and fine boots with the soles much worn,
stifT-rimmed hat and white shirt very
much soiled.
Daugherty. the man f--n Aurora, was
taken before Mrs. Truesu.H last evening,
but she at once said he was not the man.
Had she identified him, the crowd OF three
hundred that waited on the outside would
have hanged him on the spot Last night
the officers took him back to Newport, gave
the man good supper, after which Dough-
erty became beastly drunk and had to be
locked up in Jail.
| A man named William G. Faugh was
brought TO Newport last night from Dover
Kentucky, by Marshal Gibson, on suspicion
of being the party wanted.
The excitement has not in the least died
out. The Chief is still receiving dispatches
and letters from various points, giving de
scriptions of men arrested, but none o
those received this morning appear TO be
the right party.
Marshal TreuIock, of Aurora, presented
his man with "N'' this morning and bad
him good-by.
The man brought from Dover last nigh
docs not answer the description in any par
ticular. He is held, however
The reward of 500 now standing for th'
capture and conviction of the right maj
will undoubtedly bring him.
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Shadows Of Coming Events.

The stone-cutters hold meeting at Ar
better Hall this evening.
The third concert of the Harmonic Soci-
ETY. for the season of 1S78-79 will be given
at Dexter Hall next Monday evening.
A free lecture will be delivered this eve
ming in the Plum-street Temple by Rabbi
Wise. Subject: Who is a Proseyte in Is
rael"
A concert for the benefit of the Mite So
cety will lie given tonight at the First
English Lutheran Church, on Elm street,
near Ninth.
Mr.. l.. A. Bartlett will attempt to walk
100 miles inside of 20 hours at the Highland
House Belyederc tomorrow, beginning at
a. M. and ending before II p. nj.
The Whittier Club gave a musical and
literary entertainment tonight at Home
Mission Church, near Washington street,
for the benefit OF the Sunday school.
This evening concert will be given al
St. Johns NJ. T.. Church, corner of Long
worth and Park, under the auspices OF Tire
Ladies' Aid Society for charitable purposes
The West End Labor Lyceum will NEE
tonight at Rolls Hall, corner OF Seventh
and Freeman streets. Addresses will be
made by Messrs. Bader, Haynes, Ehmai
and Goehler
Hon. Samuel +. Hunt will lecture or
Ireland Her Wrongs and Their Rene
dies" Monday evening at Robinson's Op
era-house, for the benefit Of the Cummins
vile Orphan Asylum.
An entertainment consisting of art Illus
lrations will be given tonight and to-mor
row night ut the Mount Auburn PresDyte
rian Church, for The benefit of tn
Womcn's Foreign Missionary Society.
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Ellinor Pfciffer, domestic eighteen
wears of age who for ten days has been en-
ployed in the household of Mrs. William
NJ. Cory, Fairmount, stole $45 from the
inmates of the house few days ago, but
when accused of the deed she acknowl-
edged il and delivered up the money. She
was arrested, however, Oh the charge OF
grand larceny.
The Boards of Commissioners of Ham
ilton and Clermont Counties held joint
meeting this afternoon, present: Messrs.
Zumstcin, Ficke, Rybold. Cbristy ard
Hodge The Clerk was instructed to notify
Mr.. Pollock to proceed under his contract
to finish the abutments Of the Remington
Bridge. The Boards then adjourned.
All persons desiring to get their natu-
ralization papers are requested by Clerk
Rechtin to apply to him for the same in the
Probate Court at an early date, so as to
avoid the rush that takes place on the last
few days before the election.
Jacob Hollstein and John Burns, two
butchers, of Franklin, Ind, killed to-day a
beef weighing seventeen hundred pounds
for S. S. Dunlap, of the same city. This is
the largest beef ever killed in Franklin.
Deborah Quinlan brought suit in the
Common Pleas Court against the Arch
bishop and his brother. to recover 5000.
with nt crest from March 1st, 1873.
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The Courts.

Judge Johnston refused to give decree
Of divorce in the case Of William Phillips
against Carrie Phillips. The suit was based
on the ground OF adultery.
Before Judge Johnston-Nlary Wander
werkcn against Philip II. Vanderwerken.
Suit for divorce, on the grounds OF adultery
and desertion. The plaintiff is an actress at
present at Heuck's Opera-housc, where she
plays ''trst old woman and was well
known in the theatrical profession in New
York. The parties were married June 18th,
1876.
The charge of adultery was principally
supported by depostions taken in New
York, to the effect that the defendant was
cohabiting with u woman in New York,
who passed as his wife. The ease was sub
mitted TO the Court.
Before Judge Smith - Louisa Kramer
against the Connecticut Mutual Life In
surance Company. Verdict for defendant.
PROBATE COURT.
The will OF Edward s. Brooks was admit
ted to probate, with A. r. Adams as execu-
tor Estate 5000.
The will Of Sarah T. Baxter was admitted
10 probate.
Lauretta E. Reakirt was appointed ad-
ministratriS of George Bodmann. Person
atty $4,000 realty $4,000.
PGOEATE.
Frederick D0rrman made an assignment
last evening in favor Of his creditors 10
John NJ. Hen2ler. The bond OF the as
signce is $4,000.
TO-MORROW'S CALENDAR.
DISTRICT COURT.
Motions.
COMMON PLEAS
Before Judge Longworth.
No calendar will be made until the case on
trial is finished.
Before Judge Moore.
Defaults, Demurrers and motions
Before Judge Smith.
M,.tons.
SUPERIOR.
Before Judge iaplc.
Motions.
Before Judge Harmon.
Motions.
Before Judge Force.
New settings
23,4l6-Charles Rammclsberg VS.. Robert Mitch
ell and Vim. II. Lape.
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aker missed the train that would have
brought him here the morning OF the Or
ganization. John 6. Thompson, of the
Democratic Committee, teegraphcd TO San
Francisco and had him put in u special car
and engine from San Francisco 10 Ogden,
where he arrived this afternoon. lie had
made up twcnty-one Of the twenty-six
hours he was behind the regular train,
which he will overtake TO night about three
hundred miles this side OF Ogden. Since
leaving San Francisco lc has been travelling
at an average rate Of forty-iiye miles al
hour, day and night. Al Omaha he may
be put on special train to Chicago. When
he gets here, Tuesday morning. he will be
so badly shaken mp as 10 be hardly able tc
determine which way to vote.
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County Com missioners.

The County Commissioners held regu-
lar meeting to-day, Messrs Zumatein and
Ficke in attendance.
On corspIaint of Mr.. Joseph F. Miles that
the contractor was putting sand on me
Clinton Springs avenue in place OF gravel
as required, the County Engineer was ~
structed to investigate the matter ana re-
port to the Board. .
The following was received and filed:
To the Honorable Board Of Commissioners.
hereby notify you of my intention 70
appeal 10 the Court Of Common Pleas in the
matter of my bill in the case o! the state
aguinst Chambers Anderson, indicted for
murder in the first degree. which bill, after
being approved by the Court Of Common
Pleas was rejected by your Board NJ the
meeting held Friday, March 7th, 1879. l
also desire that you furnish me transcript
of your proceedings at the time OF such re-
lection aforesaid W. i. JIhAtSs'
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n pass to Dayton on forged recommends
ton of County Treasurer Fratz
VIM. Condor, charged with stealing a
buggy robe from T. T. Haydock, was sent
out for thirty days
John TAYLOR and Robert Ross (colored)
were before the Court for obtaining money
by false pretenses. They represented them
selves to one VIM. Ellis talso colored) as
being in the employ of the Pullman Car
Company, and they agreed to obtain a po-
sition for him as car porter il he advanced
them $50. This he did, and that was the
last of his wealth. Their cases we're con-
tinued until next Tuesday.
Samuel Johnston and Martin Ref, a
couple of orange peddlers. were fined S.
and costs for obstructing Fifth street be-
tween Vine and Race.
While Mrs. johnson, who resides at No.
492 Fifth street, was walking along Fourth
street near John. last evening, Il man
named James COnrOy snatched her pocket
book out of her hand and ran off with it.
Mrs. johnson gave the alarm and the ras-
cal was pursued by large number of per
sons. He was finally captured near the NJ
& c. r. r. depot. Judge Wilson gave him
sentence OF 5000 and thirty days.
The case of cutting with intent TO kill
against Martin McGint!, for the stabblne
of J. f. Delaney at tine corner of Sixth and
Elm streets, week ago last Sunday, was
dismissed. On charge of assault and
battery he was sent to the Work-house for
thirty days.
n. s. Hill, alias Peter Cooper, was ar
raigned on four different charges OF petit
larceny, preferred against him by Messrs
Robert Clarke & Co., Perry d. Morton, w
o. Davie & Co., and J. II. Hawley.
This is the man, it will he remembered,
that did the wholesale stealing of DO ks
from these firms for quite while back. He
was sentenced to 5000 fine and imprison
ment for thirty days OH each of the
charges.
James Trainor, for committing adultery
was sentenced to three months in th'
| Work house
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-14
TRIO OF TROTTERS.
ROwell Still Leads in the Amia-
BILE Amble.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press TO the Star.
NEW YORK, March l4.-All three of tho
pedestrians at Gilmore's Garden retired for
good long rest about | o'clock this morn
ing. Hartman was the first TO make his
appearance, coming on the track at little
after O'Clock. and he walked three miles
before either OF the others appeared.
Ills right leg was swollen and he walked
little lame Ennis then came on and
started at a tremendous pace, apparently
being in excellent condition. ROwell ate a
hearty breakfast at 4 a. M. and then came
on the track. He keeps up steady trot,
and neither of the Americans appear TO be
able to make any headway against him.
Ennis now runs most of the time, Willie
Hartman keeps up steady trot.
To-day is the fifth day Of the great walk
ing match, and all three contestants appear
in fine condition, considering the fearful
ordeal through which they have passed.
Large crowds throng the building, as the
feeling is general that to-day will virtually
decide the winner Of the race. Much is ex'
pected of Ennis Rowell has abandoned
his tactics of closely following the others,
evidently noticing the displeasure it causes
and pays no heed to them.
At times he drags his left foot, as If suf
fering pain, though his trainers say hi.
condition is good and no further trouble
from blisters is anticipated.
Ennis says little, but it is known that he
now aims at the first place in the match
and is much encouraged by messages re
ceived from friends in the West and else
where.
2P. M-The interest in the tournament
is, if anything, increasing. Rowell still
holds lead of 2s miles. He takes frequen
rests. His limbs are badly swollen ant
his feet are blistered. He is mucl
changed in appearance. Ennis
improving, and his friends hope tha
his quiet speed, pluck and courage ma
yet break down the Englshman. IIarr
man is badly used up, and is only walkin
on his courage. His stride is shorter thai
at the start, his eyes are CLASSY, his lip
bloodless, and his cheeks have hecti
flush
Ennis has gained mile on Rowell sine
morning ana kecpe hp II sCeHdy run. ile
as strong as at the commencement. Bettin
is 500 to s. against Hartman, s. to s
against Ennis and 800 to $50 on Rowell
2P M-Rowell, 400; Ennis, 372; Harr
man, SOB.
SA. M.-Rowell 37S miles. Ennis 352, Ha
: riman 342.
A 9A. M.-Rowcll 1894, Ennis 35G, Harr
8 man 3l2.
10 A. M.-Rowell 1856, Ennis 357, Harr
e man 345.
t II A. M.-Rowcll, 3s7; Ennis, 800; Harr
0 man, $40.
z ~ M-Rewell, 39l; Ennis, 1854; Hartman
! 35l.
3 P. M-Rowell, 40l; Ennis, 377; Ha
riman, 1863
i o'LEARY's CONDITION.
q O'Leary remains still in his room in Gi
. more's Garden. He is rapidly recoverI
:. from the effects OF his walk, and talks
starting for his home in Chicago shortly.
4P. M.-Rowell, 403; Ennis, $50; Har'
:, man, 3Gl.
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National Associated Press to the star
DEATH OF Dr.. wOODwORTIT.

DEATH OF Dr.. WUODWORTl.
DR.. John NJ. Woodwork, Surgeon Gen
cral of the L. S. Marine Hospital service,
died at the Riggs House this morning at 4
o'clock, after an illness Of only few days.
uxFoUXpED COMPLAINTS.
The articles published in Chicago paper
rejecting upon the Commissioner Of Inter
nal Revenue on account OF his action with
regard to tie Pckin, Ill.,, whisky ring and
the prosecution at Springfield now in prog.
ress against the ing, are ascertained TO be
without the slightest foundation in fact.
1t is well known that the Commissioner
from the very beginning has pushed the
investigation with the utmost Vigor, and is
now urging an energetic prosecution of the
accused.
II was at his urgent request that the AT
torncy General has made the necessary al
lowance of funds to enable the District At
torney to bring this case to trial at the pres
ent term of the Court.
CATTLE DISEASE AT PEORIA.
WASHINGTON, March l4.-The following
dispatch has been received at the Treasury
Department from Peoria, ILL.,:
Hon. John Sherman, Secretary Of Treasury:
''The Committee OF Directors of the
Peoria Board of Trade have thoroughly ex
amined all the cattle now feeding at the
distlleries in this CITY, and report all il
healthy condition. No disease is now o.
has been among them.
[Signedl 'SAM'L WILKINSON,
Secretary Peoria Board OF Trade"
THOSE TENDER REVELATIONS.
During the next few days the contest TO
the Speakership will be thrown into tn
shade by a legal battle between the bloom
ing widow and tx Senator Cameron. TIL
tender revelations begin to-day.
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CATALOGUE OF CRIMES.
The Weakness and Wickcdness OF
Sinful Men.
LYvCIlERs LOOSE IN GEORGIA.

IL
Special to the Star.
JoNEsEoRo, GA. March 14--Whilc Julia
Johnston, the old colored woman who was
acquitted of numbering Mrs. Farmer, was
OH the train,a party of masked men entered
and searched for her, but she had been
carried off on an earlier train and escaped
the mob. An attempt was made TO muir
der Mr. Jeifries, the young lawyer who de-
Tended Julia. He had fairly established a
suspicion against Ben. Gibson, who was
trying to marry the old woman's daughter
and it is believed that both attempts were
made by Gibson and his friends. Last
evening Judge Hillyer sent Mr.. Jcffries tc
Atlanta under a heavy guard. having
armed him and passengers for protection
against violence.
COULDN'T STAY AWAY.
FRANKFORT IND, March 1.-THE noto
rious burglar, George Hcrbine. who broke
Jail at this place year ago while awaiting
day and locked up.
BrPGLARSwTLL Ride.
CRBANA, Hi, March 1.-THE wagon shoI
Of l., Pitman, in Mahomet, was burslarizec
and number Of bugscs stolen, and $20'
worth of toos made away with
IDA SLAUGHTER sLATGuTERED.
NEw ALBANY, IND, March II. Mary See
| frest, saddle co!ored, was arrested yesterda,
for slicing off Ida SlauGh;er's ear, portion
OF her nose and a section Of cheek Will,
| tLav ,ynrn vdipr boIna frpm cIIlrrh Sb,
says Ida threw red pepper in her eyes.
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A Forger Comes to Grief.

A man named Alexander Ross called on
Mr. Jas. Ellsner, of No. 43l West Fourth
street, this morning and presenting him
the following paper, asked the advance
ment OF S. upon it.
"CINcIENATi, July 10, 1878.
"R. II. Fenton borrowed Of Alexander
Ross the sum Of six hundred tSG0Ol dollars
on good security, and payable every six
months at six per cent. interest for three
l3) years Oh good security.
"R. II. FE%ToN.
Mr.. Ellsner vas little doubtful about
the paper being genuine, but through the
entreatics Of Ross, who stated that he needed
money very badly, the amount asked for
was advanced. Mr. Il. then made inquiries
in regard to the matter, and found that il
was downright forgery. The police were
informed, and Ross was arrested and
placed in the Ninthstrect Station-house on
the charge Of forgery.
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NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Points Political and News General at
Headquarters.

Special 10 the Sta:.
WAsulNGroN, March lt.-COntrary to cx-
pectation, the arrivals have been few,
though kilograms have been received an
nouncing the departure of a great many
members from home who will be here some
time to-day. Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, has
reached here, and is actively engaged in Mr..
Blackburns interest. Messrs. Whitthorne,
Cobb, of Indiana, and Kenna, OF West Vir-
ginia, are the most conspicuous advocates
Of Randall and, with this exception, there
has been dearth Of prominent men at his
headquarters. Stevenson, of Illinois, who
was elected as q Gr2enbackcr, will not 50
into the National CAUCUS, but ii Blackburn
is nominated will vote for him, having been
q classmaic.
CONFERENCE OF MI. BLACKDuRN'S FRIENDS.
A conference OF Mr. Blackburn's friends
was held at his headquarters last night in
regard ID the reports circulated by tele-
graph and otherwise 10 the effect that, in a
contingency, Blackburn may be withdrawn
and some one else substituted in his stead.
The whole thing was unanimously de.
n0unccd as device of the enemies rather
than The friends of Blackburn. and il was
directed 10 be au;Eoritativcly announced
that the issue WAS unalteraDy made as be.
tween Blackburn and Randall, and that il
any dark horses were to be brought out /,
must be by the withdrawal OF Randall in,
stead Of Blackburn.
CONGRESSMAN wHlTAKER's JOURNEY.
Whitaker, the Democrat from Oregon is
making john Gilpin trip across the con
tinent The boat from Portland, Oregon,
arriving in San Francisco dav late, Whit
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Tobacco Association.

This morning the Association rcassembled
at the Burnct House and transacted the fol
lowing business:
The committee appointed TO take under
consideration the question OF forming q
separate organization from the National
Association reported adversely to such q
measure. Report adopted.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That Committee of Arbi-
traton of six be appointed TO adjust all
differences arising from the resolutions
adopted by this Convention, and to whom
all complaints Of violations OF faith shall
be referred
The Committee was appointed as follows;
Charles Seeder of New York, T. Ii. MerricE
of Chicago, }. G. Butler of st. Louis, +. A.
McAlpin Of New York. Charles W. Allen OF
Cincinnati, and Christian AK Of Baltimore.
Dispatches were sent to firms not repre-
sented asking them To authorize the Secre-
tary to sign their names to the resolutions.