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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

BErHEL.-Last week Monday Mr.. A. NJ Marsh
lost one Of his large gray horses. The horse was
eighteen years old, and had worked In the team
his usual days work, and before morning was
dead. There are great many horses dying sud-
denly in this vicinity. A few weeks since Ed
Wilson lost a good livery horse in less than an
hour from the time 1t was discovered that any
thing allied him.. George S. Edison is making
important changes and repairs about his new
home, the DIR. Terry place. He thinks the money
he is expanding will make a great improvement
in the sanitary condition of his beautiful home.
We wish others In the village would take the
same pains and look after their cellars, and see
that there is no decayed vegetable matter in
them, nor any unhealthy sewerage at the back
doors, where some people are in the habit Of
throwing the refuse from their kitchens. E. There
was a large number of bills OF divorce granted
at the term Of the Windsor county court which
closed last Saturday, the 4th inst Our town
had Its full share Of the number, bill being
granted to Charles Kidder, one to Mrs. George
Wallace and one TO Mrs Romance Spaulding,
with an alimony Of all the property after paying
the debts E. .Kidder & Robinson shipped seventy
three calves from this station on Monday the 9th
instant-a large number for this town.. Mr..
George T. McIauthin Of Boston Is now the sole
owner Of all the property connected with the iron
interest at the " Creek House." and has already
commenced work on the forge by way Of slight
repairs. He intends to drive business on q large
scale this season. The iron makes the very best
quality Of horse nails
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

CANADA & ATLANTIC RAILwAY.-The Free
Press says: 1.-THE annual meeting OF the stock.
holders OF the Canada e. Atlantic Railway Com.
pany was held May 3lst at Lancaster, Canada
The contractor, Hon. d. c. Lindsey, is progress
ing rapidly on construction, employing a large
force Of men. He has purchased in England fl
teen thousand tons Of steel rails, part Of which
are now en- route The Grand Trunk, 1t is under
stood, will arrange with the Cansda-Atlantit
railway for the Ottawa and Montreal business
for which the two are admirably situated. This
new route is destined to be Of great advantage
and benefit to the commercial and business inter
ests Of the New England states. 1t forms an al
most air line from Ottawa to the head of Lake
Champlain, where direct connection will be made
with the Central Vermont system Of roads. Look.
ing to the future, 1t is the purpose Of both the
Grand Trunk and Canada Pacific railways t.
push their lines through to the vast grain fields
Of Minnesota and Dakota by way Of the Sault Ste
Marie, where direct connection will be made witt
the Northern Pacific railway system. The Cen
trail Vermont and lower roads will be greatly
benefited by this new short route from the gres
northwest to the seaboard, which will effect 4
saving OF some two hundred miles distance ovel
any other line"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08
Sunday-Sch00l Convention.

The twelfth annual meeting Of the Vermont
Baptist Sunday school Convention opened at
Bratt'eboro on Tuesday evening Of last week,
with G. B. Stout OF New Brunswick, New Jersey,
as general conductor There was large number
in attendance. After an address Of welcome by
the local pastor, Rev G. b. Cow, and responses
by the president, Rev. G. Hubbard OF Middlebury,
and the conductor, the meeting adjourned until
the next morning. Wednesday forenoon was de-
voted to song and prayer, the appointment OF
committees, and an address on Preparation for
Work." by the conductor followed by the teach
ers' preparations by George Richardson OF Rut-
land and other remarks and explanations concern
ing the opening exercises Of a Sunday
The afternoon and evening sessions were particu.
larry interesting. After the election Of officers
and general business, Rev. J. A. Johnston Of Lud.
low spoke upon Our Work, Teaching" followed
by illustrated teaching with class from the local
Sunday-school by the conductor. Mr.. Sankey
was present and furnished the vocal music. Rev
| j. j. Townshend OF Chester addressed the con
vention on Philosophy OF teaching" Rev. DR.
+. G. Taylor Of Providence, Rhode Island, closing
with an appropriate address. Thursday morning
after the usual devotional exercises and routine
business, J. J. Estey OF Brattleboro, G. c Noble
Of st. Adams and Professor Barber OF Burlington
were chosen a committee for Vermont to arrange
for general Sunday-school convention at Fra
mingham, Massachusetts, this summer praist
meeting was conducted by Moody and Sankey
and MIR. Moody gave an address on the "Qualifi
cations Of Teachers" The following are the Off
GERS elected: President, Rev. c. Hibbard OF Mid
dlebury; vice-president, Colonel J. J. Estey o
Brattleboro; secretary, Rev. J. NJ Hull OF Wind
sor; treasurer, W. W. Sprague Of st. Johnsbury
1t is expected that the next meeting will be helt
| at Rutland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

THE FALL OF ADD. WELcH-The Turner'S Falls
Reporter speaks as follows Of one Of its former
ployes and the causes that have led to his misfor-
tunes-the bearing Of which may be found to lie
in the application: "Addington d. WEIGH, for
merly connected with this paper, has been sent to
jail 10 Washington for three months for being a
'vagrant and common street beggar,' and quite
a number Of journals speak regretfully Of this his
last fall But those who knew him best long ago
believed that such would be his fate. Naturally
Of good heart, and lively talker, he delighted In
the life Of the Bohemian became lazy and would
not work at his trade as printer 80 long dys-
peptic crowd were ever ready to give him en-
enlargement az wandering temperance orator.
He never would tell the truth, and acted lie
every day Of his life. lie adopted the title Of
major, and he had convinced himself he had seen
service in the army His punishment now only
enforces the lesson that no man can successfully
go through this world except by acting honestly
and truthfully toward his fellow-men, and by
earning his living by the sweat OF his brow. The
world owes no man an idle existence; but every
man owes the world for every crust OF bread not
earned by honest toll in some OF the many fields
Of labor, and poor Add WEIGH goes to beggar 8
prison because he had been allured from honor
| able employment by his own fatal gift OF CAB"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

RESCUED FROM DEATH.-The following state
ment Of William J. Coughlin Of Somerville, Mas
sachusetts, is so remarkable that we beg to ask
for 1t the attention Of our readers. He says: "In
the fall Of 1876 | was taken with a VIOLENT
BLEEDING OF THE LUNGS followed by severe
cough. l soon began to lose my appetite and
flesh. | WAS 80 weak at one time that could not
leave my bed In the summer OF 1877 was ad-
mitted to the city hospital. While there the doc
tors said had hole in my left lung as big a
half dollar. expended over hundred dollars
in doctors and medicines. | was so far gone at
one time report went around that was dead.
gave up hope, but friend told me Of DR.. WIN.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS. laughed
at my friends, thinking that my case was incur
able. but got bottle to satisfy them, when to
my surprise and qualification, commenced to
feel better. My hope, once dead, began to re-
vive and to-day feel in better spirits than have
the past three years. write this hoping you will
publish II, 80 that every one afflicted with dis
eased lungs will be induced to take DR.. WIN.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be
convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
| have taken two bottles and can positively say
that 1t has done more good than all the other
medicines have taken since my sickness. MY
cough has almost entirely disappeared, and shall
soon be able to go to work" Sold by all druggists
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

CABoT.-Sprague & Wells, anticipating hot
weather last Sunday, put palm leaf fan in every
pew Of the two churches Although that kind
Of weather didn't come, they none the less de-
serve the thanks Of the congregations. Lester
Abbott, fifteen years old son OF Deacon N. X.
Abbott, was accidentally shot few days ago.
The gun lay on the grt in the barn and the cattle
knocked 1t off and 1t was discharged. The charge
lodged among the bones Of the instep. lie re-
ceived immediate surgical assistance and is doing
well. Our worthy townsman, Enoch Hoyt, met
with another severe accident last week by being
thrown down and dragged by horse hitched to q
stone drag. His hand getting under the drag, the
skin was completely turned back DIR. Gale was
called and occupied two hours in picking out the
particles Of dirt and dressing the wound which i,
now doing we'll. The old inhabitants say sixty
five years ago to-day June 81 the snow was foul
inches deep on a level. The members and
friends OF the Methodist Episcopal church pre-
scented Harry P. Whittier with purse ofmoney, a,
recognition Of his services at the organ E. Next
Sabbath is children's day at the Methodist church
There is to be a sermon from the blackboard in
the morning and concert In the afternoon, and
a lecture on Mexico and Missions in the evening
80. The friends and relatives Of Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey N. Clark had a surprise assembly at theil
residence to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding
anniversary, on the afternoon and evening Of thu
9th inst. Friends from Danville St. Johnsbury
Barnet, Ryegate, Barre, West Randolph anC
Marshfeld were present. The gathering was al
enjoyable event. The presentation of the gifts
In behalf Of the friends. was made by Mr.. JOIN
Austin The music was good The refresh mt emit
were ample and excellent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08
The June Magazines.

LrrTELLs LIVING ACE Is regularly received,
and grows more welcome from week to week.
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY has some good views
OF recent poetry and fiction. and Of Carlyle's
"reminiscences. Its serials, The Portrait Of
Lady, and Friends Duet, are continued. II. II.
writes Of Bergen Days, and Richard Grant White
dscourses Of French Tragedy.
HARpER's MAGAZINE opens with well illus
trated paper on The White Mountains, by s. A.
Drake. A Neglected Corner Of Europe tells us
more Of Portugal and its chief city than we are
In the habit Of hearing. Ordinary tourists seem
quite to overlook this southern corner in tn cir
travels Ballads and Ballad Music illustrating
Shakespeare is a good paper. The Editor 8
Drawer is less full than usual.
ST. NICHOLAS gives, among Its usual array OF
pleasing things finely illustrated and quite
captivating article on Ostrich Farming; chapter
eight Of Adventures In tho American Tropics,
which deals with several Of the queer and terrible
creatures that inhabit tropical forests, and fur
nshes portraits of the jaguar, ant-bear, an enor-
nous serpent and bird-eatng spider. While
this is especially child's magazine, it yields de-
| light and information to the whole family.
ScRIBNRRs MAGAZINE has an interesting ar.
ticle on Practical Horticulture, from the pen Of
one who knows all about It, Peter Henderson
Charles de Hay writes a short poem for this mum
Der on Farragut, which is dpropos to the opening
article, The Farrsgut Monument, New York, will
illustrations. The lobster has figured less in lit
erature than his excellence deserves, and there
fore comes with welcome to the readers OF Serb
ner, who will enjoy reading Of The Lobster a
Home, in the hooks and corners Of the New Eng
land coast An article on The Revised New
Testament will be read with interest, as ais
Lord Beaconsfeld, which is accompanied with
portrait from recent photograph. All to be hal
at Phinney's
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

REFORMED MEMS CoNvENTIoN.-At meeting
Of the executive committee Of the Reformed
Mems Association of New England held at the
American house, Boston, May Goth, it was unani-
mousy voted to hold a mass meeting including
all temperance organizations wishing to join, at
Queen City park. Burlington, the first week in
August next, to continue four days. All the
New England States were fully represented ex-
cept Connecticut The following committee Of
arrangements was elected to carry out plans and
make all suitable arrangements: L. Gilman Of
St. Adams, and +, II. Trick and c. p. Currier Of
Burlington, Vermont; G. A. Bailey Of Manches-
ter, New Hampshire; Major F. G. Styles Of wor-
cester, Massachusetts,; Judge Z. M. Jencks Of
Providence, Rhode Island; j. L, Roberts Of Jew
EFT City, Connecticut, and J. X Osgood Of
Gardner Maine All temperance organizations
throughout New England. New York and Canada,
and all interested In the promotion OF the tenn
perance cause, are cordially invited to attend and
take part in the meeting. Arrangements will be
made with ALL or nearly all, railroads for excur-
sion rates. Able speakers from all parts Of the
country will be present. All communications In
relation to the meeting should be addressed to l.
Gilman, st. Adams, chairman of the committee
OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

SUNDAY TRAINs.-In a letter relative to the re.
fusal Of the Central Vermont management to run
a Sunday train for the accommodation of the
Grand Army Of the Republic Post at Brattleboro,
Mr.. ]. W. Hobart, general superintendent, well
says " 1t is entirely useless to apply for Sunday
trains, because our rules regarding such trains
are positive, and we cannot under any circum-
stances vary them unless in case Of distress, like
death or destruction Of property. know you
WILL upon reflection. see the proprety Of our tax.
ing this stand, as we should otherwise run into
an encouragement of all sorts of public Sunday
gatherings which inevitably cover great amount
of drunkenness, swearing and carousing. The
public, so far, fully sustain us in our position
and even those interested in camp-meetings and
other religious gatherings, especially desire that
we should not vary the rule. You can readily
see that unless we have such rule we canno
easily discriminate between religious meetings
without getting into trouble at once"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

FAYsToN.-A lawsuit came off last Saturday
between Joseph Palmer of Waitsfeld. plaintiff,
and Austin Hewitt Of this town, deiendent. 1t
appeared from the evidence that Hewitt gave
Palmer his note for $500 in 1870, and paid on
the same at sundry times $500. MIR. Palmer
claimed that the last payment Of So was made In
1875. while Mr.. Hewitt claimed that 1t was made
In 1872 and that Mr.. Palmer had altered the date
Of the endorsement from 1872 to 1875, and, as the
note had outlawed, refused payment. The jury
took Hewitts view Of the case and rendered a
verdict for defendant "Joe," however, Is not
convinced and has appealed to county court.
Clough for plaintiff; Senter for defendant. Mr..
and Mrs. John Kew were thrown from their car
rage last Sunday while turning the corner near
the residence OF ]. B. Thompson. Mrs Kew was
severely injured about the head and face while
Mr.. Kew escaped with a slight bruise OF the hand
and arm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

WNoosKI.-A strawberry and Ice cream festi-
val will be given by the ladies' Of the Methodist
Episcopal church on Friday evening, June 10th,
In the parlors OF the church. A liberal entertain
ment will be given and good time guaranteed
to all who are fond OF good time. From prepar-
atoms which are now In progress we are prepared
to say that the Ice cream strawberry and flower
stands will be we'll worth seeing. A cordial in
vitation is extended to ALL. The growing inter
est in childrens day is manifest. The fine deco
rations and appropriate exercises with which 1t
was observed last year met with such general APP
probation that 1t will not do TO let 1t pass I'M
noticed In 1881. The Methodist Episcopal Sun
day school Is preparing to give some very inter
esting exercises on the evening Of that day. The
ladies who displayed 10 much taste and talent In
beautiiying the church last year will not be be-
hind In their endeavors on this occasion. The
4" feathered songsters" who gave us such CHEEKY
music and Joined no Justify In the chorus one year
ago, have again been invited. The children, re-
Numbering the pleasure their day gave them last
year, are eager with anticipation. We hope that
all will, at least by their presence. endeavor TO
make 1t happy day for them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

THE ATLANTA ExPosTIoN.-Mr. c. T. Sabn Of
this village, chief Of the department OF machinery
and engineering, returned from Atlanta Sunday
morning for a few days stay at home. He reports
the affairs OF the projected cotton exposition in
very satisfactory condition and the prospects OF
successful exhibition next fall are OF very graf
flying character. The executive committee hay
ing the affair in hand is made up Of men OF
intelligence, energy and business sagacity and in
their charge the exposition cannot fail to realize
the highest expectations of its friends. The main
buildings for the exposition are arranged In the
form of Greek cross, are ninety-six feet wide,
the longer arm Of the cross seven hundred and
twenty feet and the shorter four hundred feet In
length, with various supplementary buildings for
special purposes Mr. Sabin has successfully ne
gotiated with prominent eastern manufacturers
for engines and boilers to furnish the motive
power. Mr.. Sabin has the advantage of exper,
skill, large experience and extended acquaintance
among manufacturers Of machinery. His SO
lection for the important department on which
the success OF the exposition will 30 largely de-
pend was very fortunate one for the enterprise
and II the other officials discharge their dutiel
with an equal degree OF tact, energy and good
judgment, the Atlanta cotton exposition Is assured
OF the highest measure of success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

GENERAL CosvEsTIOs.-We call attention TO
the meeting Of the General Convention OF Con-
gregational Ministers and Churches OF Vermont
TO be held at st. Johnsbury on Tuesday Wednes-
day and Thursday Of next week, and especially
to the meeting of the Woman's Board during the
convention. This meeting is placed at the early
hour OF haf-past eight Wednesday morning that
1t may not interfere with any other exercises Of
the convention. We doubt not that 1t will be an
hour OF quckening and encouragement for the
work OF all the year, The committee OF arrange
ments has sent us the following schedule OF the
departure OF trains from the places named and
their arrival at st. Johnsbury; The train leaving
swanton at $50 A, NJ. arrives at st. Jobnsbury at
1000 A. NJ; train leaving Swanton at $50 p. NJ.
arrives at 1000 =. NJ. Train leaving Rutland at
2OoP' NJ and Burlington at 4,40 p, Nj, connecting
via Essex and Cambridge functions with train
from Swanton, arrives at St. Johnsbury at 1000
p, NJ. Train leaving Newport at 80 A. NJ. arrives
at 10 90 A. NJ. leaving Newport at / 20 Il. NJ. ar
rives at 800 Y. NJ. Train leaving White River
Junction at g. 10 A. NJ. arrives at ~ 90 NJ leaving
White River junction at q 10 p, NJ arrives at D. 90
4, M, Train leaving Bellows Falls at IL 20 A. NJ,
via White River junction, arrives at b 90 A. NJ
Train leaving Montpelier at 8 90 a. NJ via Wells
River, arrives At 200 NJ leaving Montpelier at
i.O y. NJ, via Wells River, arrives AT 800 y. NJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

AMERICAN INSTITUTE. The local committee OF
arrangements for the fity-second annual meet
ing Of the American Institute OF Instruction has
made provision In st. Adams and vicinity for the
accommodation during the week OF July 4th Of
nearly fifteen hundred teachers. Among the
subjects to be considered at the meeting may be
named the following "The Relation OF Educa-
ton to Citizenship in Republic" Influence OF
Public Education as Judged by the Public Rsti-
mate" Methods and Results, Education at
the South" political Education" "Choce aud
Use Of Books, +" Means and Methods In Elemen-
tary Physics" THE Physical Geography OF
North America" " Landmarks Of Sir Walter
Scott" etc. 1t Is expected that President Gar
field, accompanied by Secretaries Lincoln and
Hunt, will be In attendance. President Garfield
while In st. Adams, will be the guest Of Hon. c.
W. Smith. Judge Albion w. Tourgee, who has
been engaged TO address the institute will be en-
tertained at the residence Of Judge Royce Wal
lace Bruce, the eloquent lecturer, will speak ON
landmarks Of Sir Walter Scott" There will
be paper read by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, and
addresses made by other distinguished persons
The excursions 10 be made at the close OF the
meeting TO the popular summer resorts, including
Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Saratoga White
and Green Mountains, the Saguenay, etc, are ar
ranged ut q low rate Of fare These trips are open
10 the members Of the institute, and any person
OF good character can become member by the
pay ment Of one dollar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08

SURRENDERED.-The Sullivan road was for
mally surrendered to its late purchaser, the Con-
necticut River road, Tuesday night, May 3lst.
The transfer was witnessed by about five hundred
people at the Windsor station. The passenger
train arriving past midnight from the south was
brought in by the Central Vermont road, and fol-
lowing came four engines Of the Connecticut
River road with Vice President Harris and Gen.
eral Superintendent Mulligan Of that company.
The Central Vermont was represented by Assist
ant-Superintendent ]. M. Foss. Without further
formslity the new management came into pos
session of the Sullivan property. All trains are
running according to the last time card OF the
Central Vermont. The terminal facilities will be
Jointly used by the two roads,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-08
Marriages.

In Montpelier NAV "a by Rev. J. n. Hncks, @. MAR.
CEILUs LANE and ETA sLYflELD, both OF swanzey
New Hampshire,
In Eas, BeIkshire June p y Reyi o N hA'ch' ED
In Lyndonyille May ", by Rev. DIR. Hubert, W. II
LINDSAY and HELEN FORD, both Of Concord.
b. STONE and ANNA STEELE, both Of ST. Johnsbury.
In Sutton, June L. by Rev. b, A. Sherwood, HERMAN
CHAPMAN and LUCY EAsrERBR00ks, both OF Sutton
BArCiELDEK OF Woodbury. and HANNAH L, STOWE
OF Calais,
In East IIardwck May 20, by Rev, A. " Clark, JAMES
Hardwick.
In Grafton, May 20. by Rev, L. u. Hibbard CHAPLIN
OF Grafton.
In Ascuineyyille, May 81, by Rev, George y. Wells
FRANK n. WHITMAN OF Bridgewater and LIZZIE a,
DRAKE OF Weaihershed.
In Keeseynle, New York June at the Congregational
parsonage by Hey. l.. n. Elliot Rev, AUSTIN 1AZEN and
MIRA u. ELLIOT, both Of Jericho, vernont