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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
Raihnad Iime gable.
NENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE
Commencing on MOnda, May 24th, 1880.

Trains Goin1 South aud East.
Leave Montpelier at $50 and II. As A. M, 6.55 p
M, and $50 p. M
Mall-From Syracuse and Ogdensburg st, Alhans and
burlington, leaves Montpelier at $50 A. NJ, for Boston
Express From Montreal, St. Albans Burlington etc.
leaves Montpelier at II 45 A for Boston, New London
Springfield, New York and intermediate points
Mixed Train-Leavee ST. Albans at 800 p NJ, burlington
at 40 p. NJ Montpelier at SIS p. for Mortified.
Night Express-from Ogdenshurg, Montreal st. Al
bans and Burlington, leaves Montpelier at 1880 N.
for Boston via Lowell Fitchbufg, Springfield, New
York and intermediate points.
Trains Going North aud West.
Leave Montpelier at $50 A. NJ. 800 A. M, 10 So A.
NJ, 3 40 p. NJ. and 600 +. NJ.
Day Express Boston via Fitchburg at 500 A. H.
via Lowell AT SEQ A. NJ, New London at SEQ A. NJ.
Springfield at 500 A. NJ. Montpelier at $40 p. M. fol
Burlington, st. Adams, Montreal ogdensburg and the
west
NJ, Montpelier at 800 A. NJ, for Burlington Rutland
~. Adams and ST. Johns.
Mixed-eaves W. X. Junction at $50 NJ Sorthheld al
1910 Montpelier at loss A. NJ, for Burlington, St
Adams, Richford, Houses Point, etc.
Accommodation Train-Leayes White River June
and 81. Adams.
Night Express-Leayes Boston via Lowell at 5s5 P. NJ.
Via fltchburg at 500 y NJ, New York at 500
Springfield at 500 Montpelier at $3.50 Al Bur.
hngton st. Adams, Montreal and ogdbg and the West
Trains leave Montpelier for Barre at 100 A. NJ. $50
n and $50 p NJ. Returning leave Barre at l45 A, NJ.
1921 A. NJ and $40. Pm.
Sleeping attached to Night Express running
nela and New York via Troy and paror Day Ex-
press between Boston and Montreal,
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale at the
principal stations. ]. W. HOBART, General Sup't.
ST. Adams, VI, MAY ", 1850,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
Boston Commercial Review.


EGGs.There has been little easier tendency with sales
OF eastern at l2c; Vermont, New Hampshire and Canad
at l1s2c. and western at lG2c u dozen. The market
closes very quiet.
PoTATOEs.-The market gutted with potatoes and in
some instances prices do not freight charges 1t hard
To get 40c for the beat Rose rohcs
some sales at 25@5Oc q, bushel.
MEAL ETc-Com meal has been In demand at s. i5es
2D q barrel In flour the sales have been S45O@5
II barrel Dat meal has been in demand. with sales
s'.2'@s.I5 u barrel. as to quality.
CIiEEsE.-The price for choice factory has eased Of to
l5j1sc hut this will not be obtained when receipts
For several weeks the receipts have bee
small lots.
HAY.-The hay market sustalns very firm tone, and
sales OF extra have been made 3d. receivers say tina,
SIS Il the top for coming in. Ordinary grades are
moving OIL fairly at S5Gl7 u ton Fresh pressed hay Is
most In demand.
Ter feeling prevails particularly for choice spring wheat
patents, which scarce and wanted The sales OF spring
patents have been at s6T5S0 and winter wheat patents
at s6Mgi75 u barrel, Winter what ST. Louis sells
Michigan at s55QG6 u barrel Western are
selling at Si75GG525. and Minnesota bakers extras al
s5.5O1l u BARREL including choice brands.
BUTrER-As we anticipated last week prices show a
farther decline, and still bottom has not been touched
There IA strong disposition the part Of keep
fused Sales OF choice northern dairy lots have been
10000 q a. but at the close 9c IL considered
price for best lots, and buyers Insist getting
they want at i@lsc. There Il common stock speak
Creamers have been selling at g622c TO quality but il
not safe TO count than 2lc for most coming In
We shall have sprnkling OF good butter this
and IL i goes on pretty well It may have tendency
for the best dairy and perhaps some good lots Will not
bring more than lie D. pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
Important Decision.

An important decision has just been rendered
at the United States patent Office the real parties
in the case being ID. b. Wooster Of Marshfeld Us.
the Vermont Farm Machine Company OF Bellows
Falls, owners Of the Cooley Creamery patent.
The following IL the issue between the parties
" The combination with n cabinet or box provided
with separate water-tight Ice receptacle and a
lid to cover the cabinet and ice receptacle, Of a
vertically elongated milk receptacle passing CEN
trally through the bottom OF the Ice receptacle
that the upper portion will be enclosed within the
ice receptacle and the lower end project below the
same and a ventilated cover fitting upon the top
Of said milk receptacle" The dairy public both
at home and abroad will better understand the
case by the exhibits at the last International Dairy
Fair held in New York city, where this creamery
was substantially exhibited by Chaplin & Curtis
OF Poultney, Moseley & Stoddard OF Poultney
and the Vermont Farm Machine Company Of Bel
lows Falls. The decisions giving priority Of in
vention, rendered by the principal examiner Of in
references, United States board Of appeals, and
the final decision Of the commissioner have been
in favor of Wooster, holding that he is the true
and original inventor Of the subject matter at is
sue II. A. Seymour OF Washington, d. c. and
$. Q. Shurtleff Of Montpelier, Vermont, attorneys
for Wooster. Trasker & Co. and c. b. Eddy for
Vermont Farm Machine Company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

CRIME IN JoHNsoN.-On Tuesday morning, the
18th instant, the sudden death of Miss Flora v.
Heath on the previous evening was announced
Occurring under very suspicious circumstances, a
post mortem examination was held by the ply
sicans of Johnson and the neighboring towns,
which resulted in the finding of unmstakable evil
dences of recent pregnancy and an unsklful sur
gcal operation. It appears that this young lady
had lived for several weeks Immediately preceding
her death in the family OF DIR. NJ. E. Smith, a
homeopathic physician Of johnson, whose wife
was away from home during this time In re-
Spouse to a note from Flora her mother visited her
on Saturday. and finding her dangerously i'll, re-
moved her to her home. After her removal to
her mothers she was placed under proper medical
treatment, but rapidly declined till death occurred
On the strength Of the evidence disclosed by the
post mortem examination Dr. Smith was arrested
and in default Of $1,000 bail was committed to
jail to await formal examination on the 3lst
instant Miss Heath was about eighteen years
old, young lady OF good education and formerly
pupil Of the Johnson normal school, DIR. Smith
is about thrty-6ve years Of age formerly resi-
dent of St Johnsbury but for the last three years
practicng physician in johnson, and is respectfully
connected. Miss Heath stated to her mother that
she was placed under the influence Of choroform
by DIR. Smith, and subjected to the surgical opera
ton which was the immediate cause Of her illness.
Her further statement involves details OF char
acter that need not be made public, as they will
serve neither the cause of morality or justice.
Dr. Smith declines to make any statement, except
to say that he confidently expects legal investi-
CATION will vindicate him. The doctors who at.
tended the post norton say there is but one
| solution, and hint at double crime
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26


WATsrIELD.-The members OF Post Ainsworth
No. 49, Grand Army of the Republic, attended
the Congregational church last Sabbath and list
ened to very appropriate and excellent sermon
by the pastor, Rev. S. ii. Robinson, from Exodus
lii; 8, 1.-THE place where thou standest is holy
ground" MIR. Robinson first showed how great
epochs in history have been marked by notable
events; that Moses, who was to be the leader Of
the Hebrews from bondage, was strengthened In
his faith in God by the sight Of the burning bush
lie alluded to the pilgrim fathers, who, animated
by the love Of religious liberty, braved the dan
gers OF the ocean and the subsequent hardshps
which they endured in new country. To them
might be traced the germ of patriotism which Is
characteristic OF every true American. This, he
said, was truly a blood-bought land, and the
ground where we stand Is holy ground; often
having been stained by the blood Of patriots who
gave their lives In defense OF their country. Al
luding to the late American conflict, lie stated
how patriotism had been fired by the sound OF the
first gun at Fort SUMTER how true men rushed
from the valleys and from the hillside to their
countrys rescue. lie spoke OF our duties towards
those who have done much to perpetuate those
blessed liberties which we now enjoy; stating that
every day in the year was a memorial day to
some family who lost father, son or brother in
the struggle for liberty. lie showed some OF the
benefits derived from the late war, chief OF which
was the abolition OF slavery. lie then urged the
necessity OF preserving those liberties and insti-
tutions left us by our fathers, and showed some
OF the evils which threaten to ruin our country,
among which were attempts to suppress the free
course OF the Word OF God, infdelity In all It's
forms, party aggrandizement instead OF true pat
riotism, 1t is the welfare Of our country and not
OF our political party that we should seek
first, lie closed his discourse by fitting tribute
to those who fought in the late rebellion, claiming
that such men were the true wealth of any coun-
try, and that man could not die better than for
his God or his country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

TnR DARK DAY.-One hundred years ago last
Wednesday, 1850, was one Of the most famous Of
dates in the legendary tales OF our grandfathers.
1t was the " dark day." when, according to the
chronicles, candles had to be lighted at midday,
the birds were silent or disappeared, and the do
nestle fowls retired 10 roost. This darkness pre-
vailed over the whole OF the New England and
Middle states, and It's memory Is even now pre-
served by the Indians OF the Six Nations, who use
1t a. a time mark for estimating the ages Of chill
dren born about that period Barber, Webster
and Mursell have referred to the circumstance in
their historical compilations but the most inter
esting aDecdote is that referring 10 the attitude OF
the Connecticut council then In session at Hart
ford, and discussing an interesting bill about the
shad fishery. As the darkness became more in
tense, suggesting TO many the arrival OF the day
OF Judgment, tho legislature on motion adjourned;
but Colonel Abraham Davis Of Stamford opposed
a similar motion In the council, saying: al am
ag ,inst an adjournment. The day OF judgment Is
approaching or II Is not II II IL not there Is no
cause for adjournment; II Il Is, wish TO be found
doing my duty. | wish, therefore, that candles
may be brought" The lovers of poetry may find
beautiful version OF the incident In Whittier's
" Tent ON the Beach" Other cases Of dark days
are cited In more recent annals, especially Octo-
Der 2lst 1916, but none ever attained such celeb
rity ~ this, and Of whose cause no satisfactory
explanation has ever been offered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
4sahS.

In liardwick May %, Mrs. Il. r. DAWSON.
In Lyndon, May Ii, Mrs. II. NJ. PEARL, 2s years.
In Lunenburgh, May II, CALEB GRAY, 10 years.
In Greensboro, May 10, JOHN NJ. SMITH, SO years.
In Rutland, May II, JAMES ROSS, NJ. d., Il years.
In Sharon, May ~. HORACE HUBBARD, 10 years.
In Underhill, May 10, FLORENCE BURNS, years.
In South Richford. May II, Mrs. SANFORD ALLEN.
In wolcott. May 10, CHARLES NJ. DROWN, q years.
In Danvie, May ~, Mrs. oRAN STEVENS, Is years
In Peachan, May o, WILLARD l.. BROWN, 90 years.
In Washington, May Is, DANA b. MACON, 2s years.
In West Randolph, May 8, DAVID y. FLINT, 6s years.
In North Pomfret May Y, PHILIP I. SNOW, u years.
In Bantree, May i2, Mrs. BETsEY RfoRD, "A years.
In Tunbridge May IS, Mrs. g. W. FLANDERS 80 years
In westford, May is, Mrs. DWIGHT CoNANT, "A years
In Bethel Gllead, May 49, LINCOLN 4. BOLTON 2Ty'rs
In St. Johnsbury May 10, Mrs T.. r. GRIswoLD 30 yrs
years.
II years.
In fairlee, May 49, Captain GEORGE A. MoREY, ABOUT
s. years.
:, In Daxbury, May 20, SUSAN CoRss, wife Of Z. W
Corss 70 years.
an ~ - Johnsbury Center May H. Mrs. NEHEMIAH
WEEKS, 50 years.
In vershire, May ~, Mrs. CORDEIIA KENDALL -
years and months.
In Wihmstown, MAY 49, Mrs, LUCINDA DURK ZEE
formerly of East Randolph, II years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
s1eW eldrrrtisementS.

j. G. EMERY "rings up Tie
curtain" for the exhibition of
the finest stock of Room Pa
pers, with Dados and Friezes,
and Borders to match; Car
pets in Tapestry, Brussels,
Three-ply, extra supers and
common goods; "A large stock
of Plain and Fancy Straw
Mattings; a superior assort-
ment Of Curtain Material and
Fixtures ever offered in Cen
trail Vermont-all of which
will be sold at a very small
profit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

year 1893, and, In the course Of the trial. eighty
witnesses were examined by both parties Judge
Powers found that Joseph had settlement in
Ryegate, therefore that town in the future will be
obliged to support this pauper.
THE supreme court at st. Johnsbury last week
reversed the decision Of the lower court that the
signature Of Charles H. Green was genuine on the
note involved in the suit OF the Philadelphia fire
association against the st. Johnsbury Merchant
Bank and the case goes back for a new trial The
same court who found the signature genuine con-
victed Il. d. Hopkins, through another jury, Of It's
forgery, and he awaits a new trial The same SUI
preme court gave decision in the suit OF Morrison
against Darling. according to which Vermont
rivers are not public highways, and person has no
right to float logs on them through another land.
Mr.. IL. A. MUssoN of Colchester, whose ia.
nous clock il such a marvel of genius and me-
chanical skill, has been employing his leisure
hours for the last year two In the construction
Of a " farmers music box" as he calls It, 1t is q
| combination Of music-box and reed organ, the
tinkling notes Of the steel springs sometimes al
ternating with and sometimes accompanying the
prolonged notes Of the reeds. 1t is played by
turning n crank, and the machinery Is inclosed In
an elaborate box inlaid with representations Of
cattle, swine and agricultural Implements Asthe
work Of a self-taught deaf man, who has manu-.
featured most of his own tools as well as the ma.
chinery made with them, it is a curious and inter.
esting achievement Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

THE VERMONT DELEGArEs.-A few weeks ago
we published a report that the Vermont delegates
to Chicago would all accompany Governor Smith
In his private car This proves to be incorrect
Governor Smith leaves st. Adams Wednesday
morning, to avoid riding by night going by way
OF Montreal. Mr.. Cross leaves Wednesday even
ing, and will join Governor Smith at Detroit.
Colonel Benedict left home last week, making a
little stop in Michigan on his way. Colonel Mead
and MIR. Beden leave on Thursday, over the
Grand Trunk Governor Stewart, Colonel Hooker
and Mr.. McCulloch 90 by way of New York.
Mr. Billings, we are sorry to learn, will not be
able TO attend by reason of i'll health, but will be
well represented by his substitute Judge Rounds.
The headquarters of the delegates at Chicago will
be the Palmer House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

GREESsBoRo.-The annual conference Of Con-
gregational churches for Orleans county will meet
at Greensboro, June LIST and I'd. Mrs. Joseph
Wilson died suddenly last Thursday, from inter
nal hemorrhage caused by the bursting of blood
vessel while coughing. The fishermen have ar
rived and Caspian lake presents lively appear
ance, parties from Montpelier, Burlington and
Morrisvle, some of whom have good success in
enticing the trout from their native element. -.
Frank Fits of Walden is supplying the place as
station agent at the Bend made vacant by the
death of Mr. Smith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

HARDwIcK. William Folsom Of this town and
Mr. Persons Of Wolcott had a "sight unpleas.
antness" the other day about the price Of sheep
shearng Persons having sheared some for Fol.
som. The ARRAY resulted in the arrest Of Pier
sons on the 18th for assault and battery. The
trial continued to Saturday the Goth to enable
the respondent to procure counsel. DIR. Pat
nam, representing himself rs graduate Of Belle
ysSa,SpkA medical college, New York, an
series Of medical lectures at this place
commencing Monday evening the oath.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

FAYsroS.-Professor f. X. Ober has begun an
other term of singing schools in town. The at
tendance thus far is good. The friends and rel.
atives Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Strong met at their
house to celebrate the tenth anniversary Of their
married life on the 18th instant. W. B. Porter,
Esq, made some very appropriate remarks, and
the friends, after leaving appropriate gifts, took
their leave hoping that the future years of their
married life may be as bright as the past, and
that they may be spared to celebrate their silver
wedding. North Fayston has been afflicted by
a man who has been peddling rum. Last week
he tried to sell some to two young men while al
work on their farm, and they say II ever he comes
that way again trying to sell rum, the grand jury
will hear from them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
7 EANpER uuToHINs' ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier IN said District on
the 10Th day OF May, A. ID. 1850
Paul Dillingham;, Administrator OF the estate of Leande
hutohins, late OF Waterbury, Ia sh District d,eased pre-
sents his administration account FOL examination and allow
Anoe and makes application for deoee q dstbnnon gnd
partition OF the estate OF said deceased. Whereupon, II Nor
dered by d Court that said account and said application
be referred session thereof to be held At the Probate
ONCE, In said Montpelier the "a day OF June A. D. 1850
for hearing and decision thereon And, Is further or
iered, that notice hereof he given "a all interested
by publication of the three weeks succeasYely In IN,
Vermont Matchman state Journal, newspaper pub
lshed al Montpelier previous 70 said time appointed fol
hearing thai they appear At said time and place, and
show cause any they may have, why said account should
not DO allowed, and such decree made.
by the Court.-Atteat,
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HoRAoE noLNEs, ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, in said District, ON
this 18th day OF MAY, A. u. iSS0f
Erastus Keith Executor Of the estate OF Horace Holmes
late Of Marshei, In said District deceased, presents
his administration account for examination aud allow
ance, and makes application lot decree Of distribution
and partition OF the estate OF said deceased Nhereupon
II Is ordered by said Court, that said account and
said Application be referred TO session thereof to be
held at the Probate ONCE In said MONTPELIER the It'll
day o. June A. D. 1885, for bearing and deision thereon;
and further ordered that notice hereof be 10 all
persons Interested BY publication OF the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
newspaper published a. Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed Tor hearing, that they may appear At said time
and place and show cause, II any they may have, why
said account should not be allowed and such decree
iO-la HARVEY IILDEN Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

PRAIsEwoRrHY WoRK.-William L. Clarke OF
Providence, Rhode Island, has issued a pamphlet
which he sends free to any address, setting forth
the results of his experience with reference to
Bright's disease of the kidneys. Mr.. Clarke ad-
duces the most incontestible evidence that this
malady yields to the proper remedy. The only
medicine used by Mr. Clarke is Hunts Remedy,
the great kidney and liver medicine, and with it
he performs cures that are really very remark
able. Sold by all druggists. Trial size, seventy
five cents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

MAy.-This Is the month in which the trailing
arbutus is sought Also, in this month, the front
gate begins to exhibit signs OF wear. The weather
prophets guess at "balmy atmosphere for May,
and the poet writes his usual Lovely May "
verses for the village paper. This is all right;
but II you are wise you will got bottle Of Bax-
ters Mandrake Bitters and use them a. directed,
to ward off jaundice liver complaint and bilious
meas, consequent upon the warm temperature Of
this month. Only twenty-five cents per bottle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26

MARsHFrELD.-The soldiers and citizens Of
Marshfeld will observe Saturday, May Goth, at
decoration day. The invitation is extended t.
comrades and citizens in adjoining towns. Suit
able speakers will be provided for the occasion
Services at church will commence at one o'clock
p. m, to be concluded at village cemetery. La
dies are requested TO bring flowers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-26
Asa ALpEN,s ESTATE.

IA STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Washington, A..
In Probate Court held At Montpelier within and for said
District, on the 18Th day of May, A. d. lss0;
An instrument pnrportng TO be the last VIII and
Testament OF Asa Alden, late OF Calais, In said Dis
trict deceased being presented to the Court by AOuzO
SNOW. the Executor therein named, for Probate; II Is
ordered by said Court that all concerned therein
be notified appear at session of said Court 10 be held al
the Probate ONCE In Montpelier, the st day OF
June, A. u. 1850, and show cause, II any they may
have against the Probate OF said WIN; for which purpose
Il further oferei that copy OF this order he published
three weeks successfully the Vermont Watchiuan and
state Journal printed at Montpelier previous 10 said time
appointed for hearing.
by the Court.-Attes
40-t2 HARVEY TILnES, judge.
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WEST TorsHAM.-The good people of West
Topsham and vicinity gave Elder French and his
estimable lady surprise and donation visit last
Tuesday evening, leaving as substantial token Of
respect about twenty dollars in cash and provi-
sions. Inasmuch as the elder had just moved into
the place. the visit and donation was timely and
duly appreciated by them ..old lady Annis fell
last Saturday, fracturing her hip and will probably
bp crinnlpd for life