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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-26
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Mr.. John Lamb, of Guilford, man near
~ 10 years of age was killed by the cars last
Tuesday evening in Benardston Mass. He
had been on visit to his daughter, the wife
of Mr.. E. c. Hayden of Gill and on his re-
turn, about half-past O'Clock ?. n, was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-26
The State of Public Religion.
4 En- NOV

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PREACHED by REV. HENRY W. bellows, d. T.,
AT THE INSTALLATION OF REV. j. u. GREEN
As PASTOR OF THE BBATrLEnoRQ uni
TARTAN CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY,
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
The Oyster.

The Committee on Catfish and Turtles, of the Detroit Lime-Kiln Club to whom had been submitted the query: "Can the oyster be domesticated and made obedient to the commands of man ?" were called upon and reported as follows:
 "In de fust place, de ister am not purvided with legs nor teef, an he wouldn't be worf ole bones to drive a COW outer de back yard. In the nex' place his eyes am sot too fur back in his head to purmit him to rush frt W a brush fence in an airline. He hasn't de backbone to stand up to row, nor de wings to fly away from one. He can't see in de night, an he am too lazy to seesin de daytime. His gineral build an his average hab it's proves, to dis committee, dat Nature nebber' tended him to act as watchdog nor occupy 8 birdcage. As fish he am a sudden failure. As grasshopper, he can't hoe his row. We turned him ober an ober, took him in from all sides, an arrove to de conclushun dat he am fillin' his mishun when he am stewed, fried, or taken on de half-shell. Dis committee darfore asks to be discharged from dc furder considerashun of de subjeck, an will ebber pray"
 Elder Hardfoot Stoher objected to the report on the ground that it might en- courage poor people to buy oysters in- stead of pigs heads and spare-Fibs, but it was accepted while he was in the middle of his remarks. Press,
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
At the Bottom of q Mine.

Years ago some Welsh miners, in ex- ploring an old pit that had long been closed, found the body of young man dressed in fashion long out of date. The peculiar action of the air of the mine had been such as to preserve the body so perfectly that it appeared asleep rather than dead. The miners were puzzled at the circumstance no one in the district had been missed within their remembrance and ct last it was resolved to bring the oldest in- habitant-an old lady, long past her eightieth year, who had lived single in the village the whole of her life. On being brought into the presence of the body, strange scene occurred the old lady fell on the corpse, kissed and ad- dressed it by every term of loving en- dearment, couched in the quaint lan- guage of by-gone generation. "He was her only love she had waited for him during her long life {; she knew that he had not forsaken her."
 The old woman and the young man had been betrothed sixty years before. The lover had disappeared mysteriously- and she had kept faithful during that long interval. Time had stood still with the dead man, but had left it's mark on the living woman. The miners who were present were rough set, but very gently, and with fearful eyes, they removed the old lady to her house, and the same night her faithful spirit re oined that of her long.lost lover.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
RHined by a Lottery Prize.

Among the prisoners arraigned in the Harlem, N. r., Police Court, was Pat rick J. O'Brien, printer. In March last, O'Brien and two others put 67 cents each in a lottery ticket represent ing prize of $l5, ,O0O. Their ticket won, and each received $5,OOO. O'Brien at once deposited $4,90O in bank and with the other $10O took his wife on a pleasure trip to Washington. On their return Mrs. O'Brien tried to induce her husband to settle down to work again, but his head had been turned by his fortune, and he was determined, he said, never to set type again. Another hundred dollars soon followed the first, and third was drawn from the bank a few days ago. Of the second $1OO Mrs. O'Brien got very little, and only s2O of the last. The consequence was that with all her husbands wealth, she had to go out washing to support her chil- dren,
 Wednesday night O'Brien came home drunk and threatened to kill her, and being afraid that he would execute his threat, she caused his arrest. Justice Kilbreth asked O'Brien how much he now had in bank of the $5,OOO. He an. swered about $1, 400.
 "You had better turn over some of that to your wife,
 "No l won't," said O'Brien. "Nc one shall control that money but my. se1f."
 "We'll see about that" said Justice Kilbreth, as he sentenced O'Brien tc the Island for six months.
 Mrs. O'Brien said that when they were Eoor and depended for their support on her husbands $25 or $3O week they were happy. She wished that her hus. bands good fortune had fallen to some one else.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

seen. He pasaed on into the kitchen, but she was not there. In the big pantry, however, was the stolen barrel ot Hour There was the brand, the slaves were oiled by contact with the ground, and there could be no mistake. The constable heard noise up stairs. The stair-door wss open and he crept up to ind his beloved overhauling some of her stolen property.
 "Then there was fainting scene" ;" suggested the reporter.
 "I really don't remember whether he tainted or not, was her soft reply.
 There are Spartan fathers and Spartan sons in Michigan. This constable was one of them. It was hard position to be placed in-love on the one hand and duly on the other, but duty triumphed. He gave her dead away, made the arrest, and was a with ess against her.
 The widow was not in want, nor did she stand in nsedof a single article she had stolen. The desire to steal seemed to possess her all of sudden, and but for her capture she might have turned housebreaker. Her courage and nerve carried her where plenty of men would have hesitated, and the fact that none of the farmers dogs ever attacked her was probably owing to her dress and sex. The night she stole the corn sheller she passed the heels of three colts, crowded in beside horse warranted to kick at every approach, and united and led him out without fear. There are some sharp, keen men in the cells up there, but the Widow Saunders can match the best of the Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
TERMS:
ERHYMES FOR HO OUSECLEAN
 INC TIMES.

One day as wandered heard complaining And saw poor woman the picture of gloom She glared at the mud on her doorstep-'twa
 raining,.
 And this was her vail while she yielded her
 broom:
 "Oh, life is a toll, and love is trouble, And beauty will fade, and sickness will flee And pleasures they dwindle and prices they
 double,
 And nothing is what could wish 1t to be. There's too much of worriment goes to 6
 bonnet;
 There's too much of ironing goes to shirt There's nothing that pays for the time you
 waste on it.;
 There's nothing that's lasting but trouble and dirt. tIn March it is mud, and slush in December The midsummer breezes are loaied with
 dust;
 In fall the leaves litter-in muggy September The wall paper rots, and the candlesticks rust.
 There are worms in the cherries, and slugs in the roses,
 And ants in the sugar. and mice in the pies ::
  The rubbish of spiders no mortal supposes, And ravaging reaches, and rummaging flies. .'It is sweeping at six, and dusting at seven, It is victuals at eight, and dishes at nine; It is potting and banning from ten to eleven We scarce break our fast till we plan how
 to dine. stwith grease and with rime, from centre to
 centre, Forever at war and forever alert, No rest for day lest the enemy enter I spend my whole life in struggle with
 dirt. Last night, in my dreams, was station'd
 forever f... On a bare little isle in the midst of the sea; My one chance of life was a ceaseless endeavo1 To sweep off the waves ere they swept over
 me.
 . Alas! twas no dream, for again behold it yield! I am helpless my fate to avert!" She rolled down her sleeves, her apron she
 folded, Then she lay down and died, and-Was
 buried in dirt -Cincinradti Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
THE IRON PEN.

Made from a Fetter of Bonnivard, the Prison nr of Chiffon; the Handle of Wood from tn, Frigate Constitution" and bound with Cir clet of Gold, inset with three precious Stones from Siberia, Ceylon and Maine. thought this Pen would arise, From the casket where it lies
 Of itself ould arise, and write My thanks and my surprise.
 When you gave it me under the pines, dreamed these gems from the mines
 Of Siberia, Ceylon and Maine Would glimmer as thoughts in the lines; That this iron link from the chain Of Bonnivard might retain
 Some verse of the Poet who sang Of the prisoner and his pain; That this wood from the frigate's mast Might write me a rhyme at last,
 As it used to write on the sky The song of the sea and the blast. But motienless as I wait,
 Like Bishop lying in state Lies the Pen, with its mitre of gold, And its jewels inviolate.
 Then must I speak, and say That the light of that summer day
 In the garden under the pines Shall not fade and pass away? I shall see you standing there, Carcssed by the fragrant air,
 With the shadow on your face, And the sunshine on your hair. shall hear thesweet low tone Of voice before unknown,
 Saying, "This is from me to you From me, and to you alone."
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Grants Galena Farm.
A CHAT WITH THE FX-PREsIDENT ABOUT
 HIS INCOME AND HIS FARM,

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:-Jus after lunch your correspondent found Gen. Grant, for wonder, sitting b1 himself, and imagining that he looked in good humor, approached him witt the request that he would talk about his home in Galena.
 Well, that is harm lees topic, cer tainly; what can tell you" he an swered.
 "How much have you ever lived ir Galena, General ?" asked your core spondent.
 "Not very much. was there in 1861 eleven months, in 1865 few months, and in 1868 a few weeks, and don't think have been there for more than g day or two at time since, and then stopped with friends, although my house i is'always there furnished and ready fo, me, a family who lives in the back part taking care of 1t.
 "Will you meet any old friends and acquaintances of yours in Galena now ?''
 "No, not over half dozen whom l used to know"
 M" Then Galena has changed more than any other town in the United States, I presume ?"
 From the richest and most prosper ous town of its size in the west to about the poorest. It used to be the shipping point for all the lead mines in that region but railroad was built near there-first from Chicago, then one from Southern Wisconsin, and they kept con- ing into that section, every time cutting off some of Galena's territory, until it's population has been reduced from 12,- GOO to 6,000 inhabitants, and from 8 fast mining town changed to a slow town, supported by farming country"
 Wont it be hard, General, for you to content yourself there ?'
 "No, think not. When was in Japan went up in the mountains and stayed ten days almost alone. It was novel experience for me, but enjoyed d it. l shall not be able to do much more than call Galena my home after awhile. 1t is good place to live now. as on my income can live there much cheaper than in large city, and live better than most of my neighbors then. My income is not large enough for me to live as would like, and will have to find some thing to do after awhile. I have two farms near St. Louis, and some real estate in Chicago, which, if I could sell, I would feel better of. My land in Chicago is thirty-one acres, just outside the western limits of Chicago. Eleven years ago l was offered $500 an acre for it, and now, after paying taxes on it all that time, couldn't get $250 an acre for it. But I did better in some other investments, or Iscould never have trav. eled abroad as long as I have. I had stock in the Adams Express Com pany, which went up ; and bought right after the fire in Virginia City, Nev., Union and o. and 0. stock when it had gone down from $700 8 share to $13O, and made $50, ,O0O or $60, 900 there."
 "Does Mrs. Grant like to live in Ga lena?"
 "Oh, yes. Galena is a good town, with good schools and churches"
 "Do you always attend the Methodist church, General ?"
 "Yes my father and mother were both Methodists, and have always pre- ferred that church."
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Not Any for Him.

Some Western newspaper gossipper tells the following story: Speaker Colfax, in an interview recently, stated that his political income was hardly suf- ficient to pay his expenses, and that he had already laid up $4O,OOO from the profits of his lectures. He also re- marked that he had held an interview with General Grant at the expiration of his Presidential term. He had asked Grant what he was going to do. Grant said, "Don't know" Whereupon Col fax had advised him to lecture, saying it was a paying business. General Grant replied: !" We'll, I don't know, MT. Colfax. I think I could write as good lecture as you. I would have 8 good audience the first night, but I am afraid my future lectures would be de-
 livered to empty seats. I will not en- CT the lecture field. Mr. Colfax."
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

THE CLIMATE of the Fiji Islands is we'll adapted to the Angora goat, and the late experiments with flock on the Re coasa were so satisfactory that the enterprise is being extended. The produce is de- clared to be we'll grown, of good texture, and almost equal to the best Turkish mohair.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

Mckee Rankin has taken "The Danites to Texas,
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

TEXAS turns even drummers to &C., count. The tax on thsm has already brought her S220,0OO.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
Something New !! Something New F!
"PATHOLEPTIC,"
OR
Norris Celebrated Liquid Horse Medicine.

THIS is no eure.all patented huni5ug, but
Il is preparation that has no superior for
diseases affecting the throat and lungs of the
Horse, such as Coughs, Colds, Distemper,
Epizootie, &c. at Is the only Liquid Horse
Medicine in the market, and constant use
Of over FIVE years by our farmers and horse
men has proven It 10 be the best medicine for
its purpose ever used. As au evidence of its
success in curing the diseases referred to, and
its eminent superiority as reliable remedy,
| herewith present a number of names of
gentlemen who are well known throughout
this county, all Of whom have used it, and
will readily testify to its merits, and to any of
them | confidently refer all. intend manu-
featuring the "PATH0LEPTIC' more large.
ly, hence this method of bringing it more
prominently before the people. In commend.
ing it to the public, do so with the con
scientious assurance that satisfaction will be
received in every case of using, It not, money
will be refunded. Believing too that all who
use il will at once see that il excels many, ii
not all the so called conditions powders
that now flood the market Copy right Of
name and trade mark will soon be granted.
This preparation is made by myself alone,
so that il cannot be obtained except at my
Store, in New Windsor, or from my regularly
appointed Agents.
BsS- Price 70 cents per bottle. Trial size
% cents. Respectfully,
@. EDWARD NORRIS,
DRuGGIsT AND STATIoNER,
Nnus Vi,leo. MA
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

viii entitle the member to certificate OF
One Thousand Dollars, TO be paid at his death
to his legal heirs or assigns, whenever such
death may occur.
The assessments for membership of Two
Thousand Dollars benefit are double, and for
Three Thousand Dollars triple the amount
given in the above table.
Assessments will not increase with the ad,
vance of age Of member.
Shonld a member die before his four pay
ments of Five Dollars each are made, the re.
naming unpaid part will be deducted from
the One Thousand Dollars due his heirs.
A class is full when it numbers one thousand
members.
This plan recommends itself to every think.
ing reader for its simplicity, equity and ad-
vantages.
Irko irould not proride for his family at
his death when it can be done so cheaply and
without Inconvenience or disadvantage?
Males and Females, from II to SO years of
age may become members.
Agents wanted everywhere. Call on or
address
II. MANNING. General Agent,
jan 4.u Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
IEsoLvENT's NOTICE.

James 1. Robinson vs.. his Creditors.
nRDERED this l4th day Of February. A.
~ u. 1879, that james l.. Robinson give
notice TO his creditors, endoFsers and sur,,-
ties, that the "a Monday Of August. A. b.
1879, Is Fixed for The said James l.. Robinson
to appear 10 the Circuit Court for Carroll
comfy 70 answer such interrogatories or aIle-
CATIONS as his creditors, endorsers or sure.
ties may propose or alledee against him; and
that copy Of this order Be published IL some
newspaper printed 10 Carroll county, once a
week for three successive months prior 10 ihe
ID Monday Of August 1879, as such notice.
1Fne copy,-IeSt
feb z2.sm FRANK r. SHAW, CLERK.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

sPEAk No ILL.

~ ~f@%@~ @tA @~%+'
wasieis or tho Democratic Adyoca,e
mAaa
Hsa, your lips and hush your tongue,
Of your nelehbpr speak no m;
word may do a mighty wrong.
And the hearts aileciions chill
3yon hear sluuderuus thought
CLIP az once tlic lrcacheuus wings;
only let the good BE- sought.
And thc peace that silence brings
Much Is gained to Virtues need.
II you In your bosom keep
Thoughts that ffom the vie proceed;
They should there forever sleep
epnrn him as loaihsomo thing
Who would prejudice the mind.
And stain ofcensurc bring,
Whsre the good but virtue find,
Much that meddllng neIghbors hold.
Ina needless moment spoken
Nngnlaed q thousand f0ld--
Has the heart TOO surely broken.
IN your bosom give no room
To The slyly whispered word;
Bury in oblivions tomb
Al the idle gossip heard.
0ilentlmes an evil eye
A peculiar look or wink
May wicked deed imply,
And neighbors virtue sink.
Many +. s,s,ti,,. nas.,., has s,.,.,,
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
NEW COAL YARD.
INsoLTENTs NorIcE.

Anna N. Townsend vs.. Her Creditors.
nRDERED this 4th day Of February, A.
~ D. 1879, that Anna N Townsend give
notice 70 her creditors, endorsers and sure
ties, that the ID Monday o. May, A. b..
1879, is ixcd for the said Anna NJ. townsend
to appear in the Circuit Court for Carroll
county to answer snch interrogatories or allie.
CATIONS as her creditors, endorsers or sure.
ties may propose or allege against her;
and that a copy Of this order be published IL
some newspaper printed IN Carroll comfy.
once week for three successive months prior
to The said % Monday Of May, 1870, as
such notice.
True copy, Test:
feb s.amt FRANK 4. SHAW. CLERK.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

LlNIMESr ron fhe follow.
ing recipe has bean handed the ADyocArE
ior publication BY gentleman Of West
minister, WHO has used it with great benefit
10 strains and bruises. 1t was prepared
BY a practieing physician, and is used in
his own stable:-0il Of spike ounce, oil
ef orlganum ! ounce, spirits Of turpentine
leunce, sweet oil | ounces, spirits Of wine
ounce, tinciure Of eaniharidcs ounce.
spirits of hartshorn ounce; make into
l'AimenI, shake i well, and apply to the
parts affected.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

ceAp ~ rnE HEAp.-This eau be
cnf>a q ence il taken at the very begin
ming. Dissolve q tablespoonful Of borax
10 pint Of bot water; let il stand until it
beccmes tepidi snuff some up the nostrils
two o. thfee times during the day; use the
dsy powdered borax like snuff, taking
pinch as often as required. Atnieht have
4 hMskerehief saturated with spirits Of
can4llor place il near the nostrils, SO as
g 'ahalo tha fumes while sleeping.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
DRUGGIST AND STATIoNER,
New Windsor. Nd.

To the following gentlemen | invite atten-
ton Judge Isaac c. Bale. Judge i. p.
SlingIuff, ]. +. Burlington, NJ. D., Jos. A.
Stoutfer, n. II. Bale, A. Aug Roop, l.. N.
Snader, Eph. SioufFer, Thos. Snader, J. W..
Lambert, Vim. I. Smith, David witter, ELL
Ecker, Jos. Zepp, Thomas Bond, EIlwood
L. Snader, Eli Hibberd, c. P. Bale, Phil.
SIader, John W. Myers, Jas. Lambert, John
Snader, ]. II. Taylor, F. ]. Devilbiss.
oct l2.Gm
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

Janure from the poulify house il yal-
nab'e iqr any crop Il may BE- spread on
grass very ihinly y--abcnt two barrels per
asfe being kl'iieieni Dnc way ID net Il
f|ne i = spread i u she barn iIoor and
tbfasA i With . fiji, but wet cloth
shenld ba lied afoaaa tho uouth Or nose
while this s being done.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
MILTON WHITNEY. l. ;. PEARSON 81.
WHITNEY & PEARSON. Jr.

HAVE entered into partnership for the
K1 practice of law in Carroll county, and
all the courts Of the State. Mr.. Whitney will
come from Baltimore to Westminster when
ever il may benecessary for the trial Of cases I;
and his opinion and advice can be had at any
time by calling at the Office, directly opposite
Wheeler's Hotel, Main st. Westminster.
aug ltf
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

~ f'eaf eislefn naief: adj iuo ounces
ef powdered alan and tuo onnces Of borax
~ tHaoty .hsffal 4istsfn Of rain water
il'A' y hlaekspea ar 1i|y. und ID ldw
ttaIs i|.e sea'neAl si|I se'sIs: and ;he Vi.
'sshs clarified aea & III kashins
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29

HAVE associated themselves in the prac.
Ii tice of Law in Carroll county and the
several Courts of this State.
Mr., Syester will visit Westminster when
business requires it.
Office corner Main and Court streets.
apis
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
INsoLvENT's NOTICE.
Jacob Thomson y. hi. nraai,a..

Jacob Thomson vs. his Creditors,
OhDERED this 10Th day Of February 4
~ y. 1879, that Jacob Thompson Give
notice TO his creditors, endorsers. and s,,ra 80
1esi ,ss5 mat the "a Monday Of August. 4 IL n
10Y, IS liked for the said Jacob Tbom,a. !.
'o,,I. y appear ~ the Circuit Court for CerrolI
coan'y o. 70 answer such interrogatories or ala.
sanons ~ nus creditors, endorsers or sureties
a'cJ ! - oppose or ailedge against him and tba,
avofy Of th's order be published n so,ne
ssatspsaper ssat printed ia Carroll county, once a
M N 20 19r Three successive months prior 10 the
ro,;.. ,I - Aoncay Of August, 1873, AZ sueb
True copy, --Tesi,
leo zz.sn FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
JOSEPH M. pARKE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR
IN CHANCERY,

WILL practice in the various Courts Of
w Carroll county. Bs5- Special attention
given to Orphans Court business. May be
consulted, for the present, at the office Of the
Register Of Wills, or at his residence on Court
Street, Westminster, Md. ian 3-Gm
The Democratic advocate., 1879-03-29
LUMBER. LUMBER.
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10 - -.
II HAVE Just returned from the Lumber
Il Regions-and am now receiving the lar
gest selection of LUMBER ever offered at
this place, at Reduced Prices, consisting of
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Hemlook
J0IST AND SCANTLING
Of all lengths and sizes, A., 5-4, Ga and s 4
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow aud
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Misunderstanding, White Pine Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Pieketts, Shin.
gle and Plastering Laths, prime lot of Chest.
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the different
KINDS OF COAL,
Thinking large sales with small profits bet
ter than small sales with large profits, have
concluded to adopt the former as my guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry it out by
persons in want Of anything in my line giving
me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD LYNCH.
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
feb 20.tf