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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27

A bill has been introduced in the pres
ent Legislature relieving towns of all liza
biity for damages sustained by persons
by reason Of any unsafe condition of the
highway. We gave, some time ago, our
reasons for believing that such IL measure
should not pass, which my be briefly re-
stated: That the town, by its action in col
lection of taxes from the people, to be ex-
pended by its duly elected officers, virtu-
ally contracts to furnish good and safe
highways; and second, that it is a motto
rious fact that they do not do so, and that
there are miles upon miles of highway
which are not only comparatively unsafe,
but are positively dangerous, and remain
50 year after year.
We know of miles of highway running
on the tops of banks, where a carriage
going over would 20 down from twenty to
one hundred feet which have not, and
never have had, in our remembrance, a
ghost of a railing, to say nothing of real
substantial one. Another railing on top
of such bank l once saw, had hemlock
posts two by three inches in size, and had
nailed on them boards three inches wide
and three-quarters of an inch thick.
Boards of selectmen in several towns
we know have laid down the broad prn-
ciple that " is cheaper to pay the DANA
ges than to put and keepathe roads in re-
pair"
Some of those who have agitated the
matter and advocated such law, have
reminded us of the Rev Aminidab Sleek,
who when person solicited help for a
worthy but poor mechanic who had fallen
from ladder and broken his leg, declined
to give anything on the ground that it
would not do to encourage such things
las we should soon have all sorts of PEG
pie falling off all sorts of ladders and
breaking all their limbs If once it was
understood that they received charity
So some, instead of seeing poor roads, see
all sorts of people risking breaking their
necks, and suffering pain, for the sake Of
compensation.
If the proposed law will incorporate in
its provisions some method by which
towns shall be compelled to keep and
maintain safe highWryS, we shall consider
its adoption as not altogether mschievous
but without some such provision which
shall be efficacious and easy of application
we shall consider its adoption as offering
a premium on carelessness, shiftlessness
and willful neglect.
Another proposition before tho House is
even more absurd than this. Its provis
ions are that no one shall recover more
than one thousand dollars for damage.
sustained by himself, or more than on,
hundred dollars for damages to his team
OF its equity-if person is damaged tc
an amount which the amount named wosl
fully cover, and he RECEIVERS that amount
he is made whole. If another is so dam
aged as to make him helpless all his life
and not only disabled from labor, blu
made constant sufferer and burden anC
expense to his family, that amount woult
not cover the damage sustained by him
and he would not be made whole. As t
the sense-if a town is liable for dny dan
age it is liable for what was sustained
No such botch as that for US. Better tn
first,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27
sail the State "Promote +" Agricultural


In the House of Representatives bill
was introduced the other day repeating
the act authorizing the appointment of
state superintendent of agricultural affairs.
We used our best endeavors as a citizen at
the session of 1873 to have the board re-
t lined believing that to be the most effect
i've way in which the interests of our
rhefest industry could be best promoted.
But majority of the law makers thought
otherwise, and the state superintendent
took the place eff the board Two years
trial of the law has somewhat changed
our opinion of its value, and we now be-
!ieve the change was perhaps an improve
msnt.
But it is well known that the action of
the legislature was a sort of compro-
mise" between those who thought it best
TO retain the board and those who wished
the board abolished and nothing given in
its place.
There has been almost or quite from the
first organization Of the first board bitter
md relentless hatred of it in certain quar-
tiers. and the superintendency was heir to
the entire stock of enmitv. There are
others who on principle oppose both board
and superintendent, and lay down plainly
the broad principle that agriculture should
receive no recognition from the state. One
legal gentleman who is supposed to have
had some part in the drawing of the pres
ent bill goes still further and condemns the
appointing of a superintendent of educa-
ton, or of any other interest in the state,
and asks " why there should be superin-
tendent for farmers more than for law
yers?" We would not oppose the APP
pointment of such supervision for the pro-
fession provided such superintendent had
the powers we think he should, and it
might be for the interest of the people of
the state.
If the bill repeating the act named is to
be followed by one which shall give an
other and perhaps more efficient supervs
ion we should not oppose its passage,
though we might as before, doubt its wis
dom; but if it is to be what some have
asserted-a blow at any and all recogni
ton by the state of the agricultural inter-
est of the state, to be followed by the same
course with education, we think it time
for the people Of the state to understand
and be prepared to meet the issue.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27
A Good Idea.

Our correspondent, +. II. Dow, in an.
other place, offers fine "premium TO
the readers of the FREEMAN in his offer to
send seeds free on receipt of stamp to pay
postage. Probably his supply will soon
be exhausted, but he should be written in
1.-the book " as Abou Ben Adem desired
to be, =" as one who loves his fellow men,
The idea is good one, and farmers
who lave valuable seeds which they wish
to give Or exchange with their fellow
readers of the FREEMAN are welcome to
the use of its columns to announce the
fact. In this way pleasant acquaintance
may be formed and cultivated which will
be valuable.
Mr.. Dow has our address Who is the
nextP
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27

Powdered soapstone is being much
used by butter manipulators to increase
the weight of butter. 1t is tasteless and
heavy, and costs only one cent a pound,
AS much as pounds may be used in so
pounds of butter, and pass muster with
the shrewdest experts. But it is plain
stealing to use it, and we hope the new
Bible soon to come out will make special
mention of those who do it. If they know
which side their bread is soap stoned they
will stop it.-Neiisville Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27

Meat is scarce and dear in France. the
peasantry being able to taste it not oftener
than week, and then limited to bacon
and pork in other forms. Game is
particularly scarce and expensive, the
import duty greatly enhancing its natural
value The stock raisers of the United
States will yet find market in France
for their fatted animals
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

We invite for this column, contributions from our
lady readers to make it such as shall be of valu
and interest to them. Any topic of domestic economy
which may suggest itself to them may be discussed
and hope this feature will successful and
additional attraction to readers.
Contributions should be sent. to the Editor of the
Agricultural Department
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-10-27
Genuine Shaker Medicine,

invented by Thos Corbett and prepared for fifty years
by the CANTERBuRY SOCIETY OF SHAKERS, at SHAKER
VILLAGE, n H. Those who have failed to be benefited
ny other Sarsaparas earnestly desired to make
single trial of this pure and wholesome compound of
Shaker Sarsaparia, Dand lion yellow Dock, Man
prake, Black Cohosh, GarEet, Indian Hemp and the
Berries of Juniper and Cubeb united with lOdide of
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failing and adapted to all and both sexes
1t cleanses the blood regulates the stomach and
bowels, purifes the system of humors and inherited
Diseases and is of priceless value in maintaining the
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SHAKERS SARsAPARILLA Sold everywhere
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agricultural department.
o.. N. rINKHAM, Editor.

MI communications for this department should be
s at to the editor, Mr.. %. NJ. rINKHAM, N. Pom
at, Vt.
lease write on one side of the paper only sEnsuch
sme or initials as you wished published, but give
1r FULL NAME AND ADDRESS, post office, County and
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CANTERBURY SHAKERS
IWORLD-RENOWNED
SARSAPARILLA.
The Great Health Restorative.

NIFTY Years of faithful attention to the minutes
details in the GROWTH SELECTION, AND PRE-
PARArIoN of its Ingredients entite this great original
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pure, safe, effective and genuine Blood Purifier
Spring Medicine Appetizer and Tonic 1t has been
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greatest American physicians, among whom are Drs.
Valentine Mott Dxi Crosby and Prof. Cleveland |
Every druggist familiar with its virtues will bear tes
timony its universal excellence unequaed purity
and neyer-faling success. Itisa
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Central Vermont R. R. Line.
CONNIE ncing Monday. October II. 1880
COMMEMORATIVE ANpgAsT.

TRAINs3oINGSoUTH ANDEAsT.
Leave 50 and II. s5A n. ,s.b5AndILlC
Mail from st. Adams and Burlington leaves Mont
pelier ESQ A. NJ. for Boston, New York &c.
Rutland &c leaves Montpelier II IS A NJ for Boston,
New London, Springfield, New York. and inter
WIxEp fRaISi eaves5t.AIbansS9 % P N Burlington
% NJ, Montpelier s. p. for White River juno
ton. -, ,,-., 49,, q. ,,
bans and burlington leave Montpelier at ILL NJ for
Boston: via, Lowell or Fitchburgh springfield New
York and intermediate points
rRAINsGoINGNo RTHAND WEST
Leave Montpeliera at s.lOs5OA.N., 1880 and s55 and
DAY EXPRESS caves Boston via, Fitchburgh at 8 70
A. NJ. via, Lowell $50 A. New London 800 "A M
Springfield sO0A NJ, Montpelier b5 p. NJ, for Bur
lington. Rutland, St. Adams, Montreal and Ogdens-
AcCoMMopArIoN Train leaves Northheld at 8 40 M.
Montpelier 8 80 A. NJ, for Burlington, Rutland st
MIxEpI caves White River functions BOA NJ. North
field 1880 NJ, Montpelier 10 bOA for burlington,
Accommodations leaves White River junction 2:l0,
Montpelier P for Burlington, St Albsns and Mon
NIGHT EXPRESS leaves Boston via Lowell at 100 p
NJ, via Fitchburgh 500 p. NJ, New York 400 P; e,
Spring SO0P NJ hontpelier3 10 A NJ FOR Burling
IVES West = '''''-''
Trainsle ave Montp ellie rfor Barre at7 OCA M 100
Returning eaveBarreat7.45AM .andIO.3tA. M. .ant
Sleeping cars ar attached to Night Express trains
and Springfield, and New York and via, Troy, and
Parlor Cars and Day Express between Boston an(
Through ticketstor O hicagoandt the westf rsaIe a
~ w.HOBART,
| st. Adams, VT, October @, 1890
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NJ ALI
UNFERM ENTED

rUNHIS INCOMPATIBLE NUTRIENT is richer in
Bone and Muscle Producing Materials than al
other forms of malt or medicine, while free from tn
objections urged against malt liquors. For difficult
digestion, Sick Headache, Consumption Emac iation,
Mental and PHYSICAL Exhaustion, Nervousness Want
of Sleep Lucrative Weakness OF Females, Exhaustion
of Nursing Mothers, of the Aged and of Delicate
Children, MALT BITTERS are the purest, best al d
most economical medicine ever compounded. Sold
everywhere.
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Song Bells

Introduce our new sabbath School Song Book,
WHITE ROBES, go cts at once TO your SUNDAY
School No better book exists
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15
FRAMNEss, July Is, 1880.

DEAR EDITOR:
The heavy rain that fell yesterday did
more good than harm, for the reason that
the grain was already more or less dam
aged with rust and the rain and wind gave
1t good wash Admitting that some of
the grain is lodged, it will recover where it
is not too heavy.
] see by the State papers, that there are
prospects of a rich harvest, but / am of
the opinion that Stevens county will do
well to average Is bushels to the acre.
The political fever has broken out sipce
the Republican County Convention, when
the Republicans fired the first gun, and the
Democrats are now preparing for battle,
and will place their candidates in the field,
through the Convention to be held at Nor
ris on the Gath, instant.
We regret to learn that our friend Rich
ardsen has declined to receive the nomina
ton for reelection as Register of Deeds, but
he thinks that he has held the office long
enough, and that it is only his duty to step
aside and let some of the younger class
have slice. For this, Richardson deserves
great credit, and hope others will follow
his example. Thomas Thomasson is the
Republican candidate, while Frank Cron
quist looks for the nomination ON the Dem
ocratic ticket
Frank depends ON his education, and
Thomas on his honesty, and it is though
that Thomas will be reminded of what the
Dutchman said: "that honesty ish policy
but it makes man tam poor" The dem
ocrats of this town are not numerous, but
they are old hickory settlers and old stand
bys, with Hancock at the head of thei
ticket. In addition to this we pledge our
selves to vote for the best men, withou
regard to politics, and let ring-leader offic'
seekers go where the woodbine twineth
Excuse haste, as the Norwegian is abou
to commence haying. K. ]. HUsEvALD.
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DOnnClly.

Col. A. II. Lacy is now on visit to his
farm where his family have been residing
since early spring.
During the storm of last Saturday morn
ing, Mr.. James MCGOWAN was Frustrated
by lightning, and it was some time before
he recovered the use of his right arm.
Wheat is looking splendid.
The following extract is from letter to
Mr. Patrick King from his brother at Hast
ings: 1.-THE wheat crop is all rusted bad,
and do not think that the last sown will
be cut at all, and the corn crop is nothing
to boast of. This crop will send good
many to Big Stone and other western coun-
ties"
The rain of last Saturday and Mopday
was the heaviest that has visited this sec
ton. That of Saturday was accompanied
by hail and wind. 1t did some damage to
hay that was in process of curing, and a
great deal is now floating in water. The
sloughs are full and the country is inter
spersed with running brooks. 1t looks as
if but little hay will be made before har.
vest.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15
Glenwood Items.

From our own Correspondent.
Scott is building fine house, for a prin-
ter in the country.
The Sank Center Base Ball club won the
purse of $25, and Glenwood was fairly
beaten. Neither club could boast of much
skill.
On Friday, the 9th, came the Great Paci-
fic Circus. A large crowd witnessed the
exhibition. which was good as far as it
went, but it did not fill the bill. A conf
dence man drew $3.50 from an honest
workman, and one of the boys stole one of
Elder Lathrop's ponies. While the Elder
was bordering what TO do about it, the
pony returned. He had been ridden or
miles westward and then abandoned.
The Fourth came in with thunder
storm and heavy rain, it was louder than
the cannon that doomed at sunrise. 1t
looked as though sad damper had come
ON the preparations for the celebration,
but it cleared up at s o'clock A. NJ, and a
beautiful day followed. Capt. Barto of
Sank Center gave well prepared and well
delivered grafton, which was well received.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. G. S. Williams, the enterprising mcr-
chant of Donnelly, was in town last Mon
day.
After an absence of a month in Canada,
Rev. Mr.. Poisson has returned to Morris,
in good health and spirits.
W. W. Grisweld attended meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners for
Big Stone, Tuesday last, at Browns Valley.
Mr.. John G. Donnelly, of Donnelly, was
in Morris yesterday, looking as happy and
jolly as if he had been honored by the late
convention.
Mr.. NJ. w. Skinner, Vice President of
the Citizens Bank of Mortified, and Mr.. ].
w. Chambers, of Kasson, were in town
during this week.
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To IIle Public.

wish to call the attention of the people
of Morris and vicinity. to the fact that l
have my new Photographic Art Parlors,
at the Metropolitan Hotel, completed and
fitted up with New instruments, New Back
Grounds. New Accessories, &c, making it
one of the Most Complete and Best Ar
ranged Galleries in the Northwest. have
also associated with me Mr.. w. II. Monroe,
as Operator and Chemical Manipulation
Mr.. Monroe is an Artist of considerable
experience, having followed the business
for seven years, in some of the leading
towns of Iowa, and does not hesitate to
guarantee TO please the most fastidious.
Persons wishing to make appointments for
sittings, can do so either in person or by
note, but are expected to be in the recep
ton rooms at least ten minutes before the
appointed time. All work warranted to
give satisfaction. VIM BRocKHAM,
A Photographer.
Metropolitan Hotel Building, Morris, Mimi.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15

much cheering by the large and enthusiasts
tic audience.
This was succeeded by the following
races: Trotting race, Running race, Great
slow race, Foot. Wheelbarrow, Sack and
Doughnut races, in which prizes were
awarded to the successful competitors.
In the evening there was grand bowery
dance Emusic by the Litchfield Cornet
Band) in which nearly one hundred couple
participated, till the 1--WE sma' hours of the
morning." The dance and delicious re.
past concluded the festivities of the day,
and the weary ones retired into the arms
of Morpheus. FELIX.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15
The Woods Irvine Binder.
Terrific Explosion!

Steps should be taken by the proper per-
sons, TO prevent repetition of what has
got to be common occurrence in this
neighborhood
A Marsh Irvine Binder, at work in the
field of VIM. Hoffman, near Hoyleston,
suddenly exploded Oh Tuesday June 18th,
instantly killing-the reputation of the ma
chine, and terribly decorating the feelings
of several experts, While the future pros
poets of the agent are said to be MORALLY
injured. No salvage, no insurance, no
cards
Nashville, June Is, 1880.
East st. Louis, ILL.,, June 81, 1880.
The following are the names of parties
in st. Clair county, who returned Woods
String Binders and bought Mccormick
Wire Binders:
Ferdinand Reinhardt, Mascoutah.
Hubert Bass, French Village.
The following returned Woods String
and would have bought of US if we had
machines:
Nicholas German. Bellville
Wendal Shiebel, O'Fallon.
Casper Sickmann, French Village.
D. Basso, French Village.
Louis Thou, O'Failon.
John Bowman, Freeburg.
The following returned Marsh String
Binders, and bought Mccormick Wire
Binders
John Ross, Douglass.
John Muren, Milstadt
Julius Kruge, Mascoutah,
Fritz Miller, do
Phil FriSer & Bro, do
Fritz Miller, Mascoaah, returned Marsh
String, but could not get a Mccormick. !
could have supplied all these and many
more, if could have got the machines.
D. w PRATT
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15

II you want to buy Guns [breech and
muzzie ioadingl and Muskets, Hardware,
Crockery, Glassware, Furniture of all
kinds, Wool Mattresses, Spring Beds, Plat
form Spring Wagons, Buggies, Bird Cages,
Pocket Or Table Cutlery, and in fact, if
you want to buy any thing in these lines,
you want to go to Pearce's, OH west side OF
II. II. track, as he will give you the best
bargains III town, without bantering. He
also keeps in stock, full line of Collins,
Shrouds and Coffin trimmings. 3
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15

The FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS
BANK, of Minneapolis PAYS PAR FOR
SCHOOL BONDS, and Loans Money on
Improved Farms, at Low RATES OF INTER.
EST. For further particulars, write to.
E. II. MoULToN, Treasurer,
46y1* Minneapolis, MINI.
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Cord RisadcrS.

Moore 6 Kenner have on exhibition, at
the corner of seventh ST. and Atlantic
Avenue, Il St. Paul Harvester and cord
binder The harvester is now run by Du-
pick Elevators, which is great improve
merit. All interested are invited to call
and see the machine and its operations.
3 MOORE & KENNER
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CaHcuS.

A Caucus of the Democratic voters of
the town of Morris, will be held on Mon,
day afternoon, July 10Th, 1890, at o'clock,
at the residence of Geo. NJ Giltinan, to
elect Delegate to the Democratic County
Convention to be held in the village of
Morris, on July Gath.
GEO. NJ. GILT1NAN, Chm.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-07-15

Numerous items of interest will be found
in our business columns this week.
A. Krumpelmer was arrested by the
Marshal for being drunk and disorderly,
and was fined FIVE dollars and costs. Tho
funds being forthcoming he was dis
charged. '
w. Malar was taken into custody for
the same offence, but was sent up for five
days, in the absence of the wherewithal to
settle his dues TO the village.
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FARM FOR SALE.

100 acres of splendid land. miles from
Morris, house and other improvements, the
upland and meadow is i'll such proportion
as to make it very desirable farm, and
is pleasant location. $500 cash, balance
on time. A good bargain.
W. w. Griswold,
Real Estate Agent.
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Ga sScUs

A Caucus of the Democratic voters of
the Village OF Morris, will be held at the
Court House, on Friday, July 23d, at 7:3O
P NJ, sharp, for the purpose of electing
Three Delegates to attend the Democratic
County Convention to be held in this Vii
lage on July 24th.
J. r. PERKINS, Chm.
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Trees! Trees! Trees!
FOR FALL DELIVERY OF 1880

FOR FALL DELIVERY OF 1880.
Representing one of the best Nurseries
in Minnesota, l am prepared to furnish
several varieties of the choicest Crab AID
pies grown, also all kinds of small fruits
Thousands of Cottonwoods, Box Elders
White Ash ahd Soft Naples for tree claims
and groves. Evergreens, Scotch Pine
Norway Spruce and other kinds suitable
for this climate. FULL COUNT GUARAN
TEED. Address E. bowers, Agt.,
8m4 Morris, Mimi.
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ST. PauIPInws.

Moore & Kenner have for sale a full line
of ST. Paul plows, consisting of st. Paul
Sulky Flows, with new iron frames, st.
Paul walking Breakers, St. Paul Crossing
Flows and st. Paul Corn Plows, all OF
which are guaranteed to do good work.
5 MOORE 81 KENNER.
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Caucus.

A Caucus of the Democratic voters of
Rendsyille, will be held on Monday, July
10Th, at o'clock T. NJ, at the residence of
Thos. E. Heenan, to elect a Delegate to the
Democratic Counto Convention to be held
in the village of Morris, on July gath.
Tuos. E. HEENAN, Chm.
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Agricultural Society,

A meeting of the Stevens County Agri
cultural Society will be held at the Court
House in Morris, on Saturday the 18th day
of July, 1880, at 2 o'clock P NJ. A full
attendance is desired.
1879 W. w. GRIsWoLD,
July 7, 1880. Secretary.
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FARM FOR SALE.

Section 81, town 1875, range 42, three
miles from Morris, with onehalf the crop,
now under cultivation, with 266 acres of
wheat. Also, for sale, about 8, 900 bushels
of oats, at Morris. Apply to
S. BERGMAN,
6 st. Paul, Mimi.