davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
1 Scrap Of Military History.

The military history of the United
states is as strange as the rise and rand
growth Of the nation. In 1890 the rank
ana nile Of the army, as fixed by Act Of
congress, amounted to 1916 men: and in
1914 an English expedition of only 35O0
men was able to seize and burn Washing.
ton, the capital Of a country which even
then numbered eight millions of inhabit.
ants. In 1861 at the common cement Of
the war Of tho secession, the whole repu-
Lar force amounted to $4,000 men. In
April Of that year the President called
out 70 ,OOO volunteers for three months to
defend the capital which was threatened !:
and in May a further call for $4,000 was
made. In July two calls for SOC. 600 each
were authorized by Congress-, and a. even
tnls vast force proved insufficient for the
gigantic struggle which America had now
embarked in, it was found necessary to
Introduce the CONSUMPTION. In October
1863, q levy Of 100000 men was ordered.
ana ana in in February, 1864, further call Of
aO,oOo was made. Finally, in the begin
mng OF 1865 two further levies, amount.
ing in all to 10000 men, were ordered.
but were only partially carried out in
consequence of tho cessation of HOSTILE
ties. The total number of men called I'M
der arms by the government of the United
s stat between April, 1861, aud April,
! ao ~ amounted to 2,759,0l9, of whom
S,oo6,"5S were actually embodied in the
armies. II to these be added the l, 100, 600
men embodied by the Southern States
during the same time, the total armed
forces reached the enormous amount of
nearly four millions, drawn from q pop,l.
!ation Of only thirty-two millions-ticures
before which the celebrated uprising of
The French nation in 1893, or the recent
Efforts of France and Germany in the war
of 1901, sink into insignificance. And
within three years the whole of these vast
orces were peacefully disbanded, aud the (
army had shrnnk to q normal strength of I
'nly 80, 900 men.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
I. lati.Fat...Try It.

For those whose emboapo;Ht is q matte,
OF solicitude, whether because it is nm.
comfortable or Questionable, the follow.
ing diet is proposed by DR.. George John
son in the Practitioner:
May eat-Lean mutton and beef. veal
and lamb, soups not thickened, beef ten
and broth; poultry, game, fish and eggs :
bread in moderation; greens, crosses, let.
tuce, etc., green peas, cabbage, cauliflow-
or, onions; fresh fruit without sugar.
May not eat-Fat meat, bacon or ham.
butter, cream, sugar, potatoes, carrots.
parsnips, rice, sage, tapiocs, macaroni,
custard, pastry and puddings, sweet
cakes.
May lrink-Tea, coffee, cocoa from
n!ibs, with milk, but No sugar; dry wines
in moderation; brandy, whisky and gin,
in moderation without sugar; light bit-
tey hser, soda and seltser water. 2 ia
Nay not drink-Milk, except sparinplv:
porter and stout, sweet ales, sweet vines
As . rule, alcoholic liquors should be t.
ken sparingly, and never without food.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
Work Of Restsratisn.

We inspected tho Capitol on Mo nisy
evening, and found that since tho last
minute report given in the CAp1ro11AN.
tho following described work has been
done towards completion:
The floors have been laid in tho Audi
tors, Treasurers State Engineers and
Land offices, each department. having two
rooms. The floor in the Senate chamber
Is nearly completed. The slater has finish.
ed tho roof over the Senate chamber and
Will have completed that over the House
OF Representatives by the middle of the
week. The Turing of the walls through
OUT the building has been completed and
tney are ready for placed in position, and
'le Court walls carried up to the proper
height to receive the iron story, or keep.
The roofs over the North and South cur
"a Jam rooms arc being placed in position so
as TO enable the slater to place the entire
building under roof, with the execution of
the Court, which is situated in the center
81 81 the :! edice and occupying the space Of
Inc joiner has all the window frames
IN IN position, ready for the sash, throughout
inc hrst and second stories, which com.
prise an the Office for tho State officials.
ooa1tee rooms, and both the halls of the
general assembly. A large quantity Of
door frames, window and door architrsves
mou!dlngs, doors and sash for the inside
nn,sh are stored in the building and ready
70 10 placed in position. The plumber hse
placed and secured all the gas and water
pipes, throughout the structure. All the
iron angle turrets and battlements which
SUMMON the walls are in position. The
Palater has given ono coat ofpaint, sanded,
10 the iron and wood work Around the Fan.
ate chamber, the North curtain rooms and
N part the iron turrets his work present
ing already 9 very pleasing appearance.
lib. 4. Capitolian June 81.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02

A celebrated preacher makes tbs ~ y.
coam.mendation Of Ayers Pills mattlr 81
religious duty. When people are billous
and dyspeptic, what they need is Tia CD
pei Of Health. IN such cases. tie best
creed to swallow aeenaists Of the thirty
sugar-ceated ART = spiILbox,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
IL hospital Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hon
bltters patients, nor large salaried talent
cd buffers to tell what Hop Bltters will
40 OF cure, as they tell their own story by
Their certain and absolute cures at home.
New York Independent.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
EXPRIT FORT.

Tho Morehonse Clarion on the same sinh,
Ject thus lines our views on this question {:
Inc fact is prohibition is philosophical
y false and gross insult to the people
among whom It exists, It il q moral i'm
possibility, An emaaation from an intol.
Grant fanatic, . gross outrage upon human
intelligence, q usurpation that smacks Of
tyranny, and, as has been demonstrated
IN Kansas, . constitutional farce that the
American An people utterly and fiercely dis.
dain and despise.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
CARPENTER and joiner.

= The undersigned il prepared to do all kinds Of
Carpentering and Joining on the shortest notice,
anu IN nrs,- class, workman-like manner. He has
work at any point in this vicinity when called.
Hest Of references given. Terms moderate
Fen. sly. JOHN LARK.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
leaMs.

In Montpelier, March I. DR.. CHARLES R. PELL, 80 yrs
In Montpelier, March J, OF membranous Group, ALENER
LOUISE daughter of Mr. and Mrs jesse Cayhue years
aud months,
In Cabot, Feb. 20, ISRAEL SMITH, 70 years.
In Gaysville, Feb. %, JANE 7. PIKE, ~ years.
In Sutton, Feb. %, Mrs MARY OTIS. " years.
In Elmore, March Q. ELLEN AMIDoS, years.
In pomfret, Feb %, NORMAN SNOW, 50 years.
In Gaysville, Feb. 26, JOHN BENNETT, 81 years.
In Ludlow, Feb. "a, HARRY NJ. CLARK, So years.
In Lowell, Feb. q, ALANsON WEBSTER, "a years.
In Rockingham, Feb. 10, LYMAN ADAMS, % years.
In Csvendish, Feb "a, Mrs. W. W. CIRCUIT, 30 years.
In orford, n. H., Feb 20, SAMUEL STONE, co years
In Irasburgh, Feb. 26, ALPHoNso CLARK, 81 years.
In oueehee, March |, CALVIN n. ToTMAN, IS years.
In Cavendlsh, Feb. II, Mrs. ARNEY WILEY, 90 years
In Lyndon Center, Feb. 20, ALPHA QUIMBY, 50 years
In Irasburgh Feb. rs, Mrs. JAMES HARLOW, "a years
In East Albany, Feb. %, Mrs. HIRAM MILES, IS years
In Westminster, Feb. "a, WILLIAM l. sABIN IS years
In Brantree, Feb, 2s, Mrs sUsANNAH CRAM, 9e years
In Fletcher. March g. Mira BETSY PARSONS. 10 years
In Bethel, Feb. ", ALEXANDER r. E.JONEs, II years
In Procorsvlle. Feb ", Mrs. JOHN COOLIDGE 70 yrs
In st. Johnsbury, Feb. "a. CHARLES TILDEN, IS years
In Westminster Feb. ~, DANIEL W. KENDALL So VT.
In Northned, March l. Widow LUCY Y. MURPHY, s.
years.
In Bethel, March 8, JANE. wife Of Truman Wallace
years.
In ST. Johnsbury, Feb q, CARRIE, daughter Of Aiv
Harvey, q years.
In Chelsea, March l. of lung fever, MOSES GOULD, 7
years and months.
In West Concord Feb. 49, LUCRETIA M, rect of iona
than Lewis, 50 Year,.
In Chicago Ill, March 2, A. c. HAvILASD, native o
In Roxbury Feb. is, ANGIE ", daughter OF Arson AM
Iabitha Coburn, % years.
In McIndoes Fails, March 2, FANNY HIBBARB, wifi
OF John A. Gichrist, about % years.
| In East Montpelier, March g. ESTHER A. MoDERMID
wife OF Iii Morse, % years and 8 months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

In Montpelier, March I, by Rev. J. Edward Wright,
CLANCY H. GOULD Of East Montpelier and IDA ELLIS
Of Worcester.
In Traaburgh, February "a, WALDO MOssMAN and
ELLA OWEN both Of Barton.
- In Newport, February "a, HOMER WRIGHT and IDA
n. HANCOCK, both Of Coventry.
In Barton, February "a, GEORGE r.. DREW OF Glover
and FLORA NJ. BERRY OF Sutton.
- IN Bradford, February "a, WILLIAM b. HOOD and
CARRIE BALL, both Of Topsham.
In Barre February q. by Rev. L. Tenney, CHARLES n.
BARBER and ELLA L. BANCROFT, both Of Barre
In Rochester, March 2, by Rev. George g. Guernsey,
JOHN b. EDDY OF Roxbury and IDA NJ ALBIN OF Warren.
In Wells River March by Rev. y. J, Ranslow, O. CAR
pENTER OF Canada and MARTHA J. HATCH Of Wells
River.
In Lower Waterford, March by Rev. w. Morse OTIS
Danville.
In Granville Illinois, February q, MILO T. UTLEY Of
West Jersey, Illinois, and NELLIE MCFARLAND Of North
Danvilie, Vermont.
In East Hardwck February q, by Rev. A. v. CLARK,
JOHN W. WILCOX OF Greensboro and ANNA NJ. GOD
DING OF Barford, Canada.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

BETHEL.-In the absence OF Rev. Mr.. Gerry,
who went to Washington to witness the naugura
ton ceremonies, the Congregational church was
supplied last Sunday by the Rev. Lewis Grout
who spoke, in the morning, of the work OF the
American Missionary Association among the
freedmen, Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Wallace are
on the sick list Mrs Wallace is very sick. They
are both old people. We have piece OF scan
dial in the village that gives ample opportunity for
the gossps. The parties are young married folks.
One has sued for a divorce but we think he will
not press the suit. There seems to be crimina.
tons and recriminations, and we wait the denoue-
ment OF the affair before giving names. Crime
will out. The snow Is going rapidly, and 1t 1,
sugar weather. though only the 7th Of March,
and some OF the wide-awake sugar-makers ART
tapping their trees, knowing that sugar or syrup
from the first run always brings high price.
Hay has been selling at $40 per ton, and some OF
the farmers who refused to sell at those figures
asking SIS or $50 are now anxious to sell at Sl5
but can't find buyers. The business OF the
regular March meeting was not fully completed
but the meeting was adjourned till the 18th in.
slant, when the listers and highway surveyors
will be elected,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
Willlamstown Items.

m, ann,,.i No., .....,.,.. 80. ~ No..
oui annual hiarch meeting went on pieas-
antly. The old board Of seectmen, James NJ
Bass, David M Smith and William Hanson
was re-electod An ovcoi,ant hoard ~ lis,ers I
y, An eAoono"' ooa'u y. no.o'e' %
M oeaver, Z. U. Lathrop and Opher Martin, was
elected. IL Is believed they will do all that can
be done IN secp,o tho epds des,oned In our nav
H.. 'eea,o ''e o-uo 80 a o''' n,
'aw hodney seaver was elected overseer Oh tne
poor but, not, being present at the meeting, he
has since declined IN serve. and n Meeting 10
o,oc, aso,haS 49, -. - D.. r',saaa, :,
eoe. a"o'"er mas peen waineu iol iu'suay Vi
next week. The wages OF town officers was In
creased to 81 80 per day The cantata of Daniel
was givon %, rria.u a,d sa,rrdav ovon,pos Tho
WI" So" oa r,iu"y anu '"'"'o"y o'o".s'
weather ana the condition oil the roaos would
account In part for smaller audiences than was
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

MUSICAL CONVENTION Professor L. X. ODER Of
Waterbury will conduct musical convention at
the Congregational church in Wocott commenc-
ing Tuesday morning, March 49, and closing with
grand concert on the Friday evening following
lie will be supported by the following: Miss
Flora Gerry, pianist; Miss Carrie C. Fairman, or
ganist Mrs. Ella Minot, soprano; Mr.. C. B. Put
nam, tenor Mr.. S. ii. Kent, bass The best
singing talent of the state, from Orange, Caledo-
nia Orleans, Franklin, Washington and Lamoile
counties, have accepted invitations to be present
and assist in the exercises of the convention The
STAFFORD glee club will also be present to cheer
and enliven the occasion. The Hardwick cornet
band will take part in the closing concert. Mat
inee from three to four o'clock Friday afternoon
Entertainment will be free to all singers from out
of town that take part in the convention. The
St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroad will
extend the usual courtesies as to fare. Everybody
is most cordially invited to this musical feast.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

HARDwIcK.- additional expenses OF the
month OF February, for support Of the poor,
amounted to 1921 TO- mostly for outside aid.
This sum added to the expenditure reported in
printed reports to February 1st, gives an aggre-
gate for the full year Of 81, 323.0 or net ex-
pense to the town of 81 O53 o. :. The town liquor
agency reports sales of liquor to February Z,
1881, OF S647.75. Profits OF the business for the
year, s104,09. The figures are derived from the
selectmens printed report. j. W. Bell OF this
place had fainting fit and fell In the street on
Friday last He was taken up apparently dead,
and conveyed to his house. where he soon revived
No SERIOUS results are apprehended.. ... Mrs.
Louisa Nelson a long time resident of the brick
house on South Main street in this village, has
sold her rights OF use In the house and land con-
nected Herewith to A. L. Judevine and Is going
to St. Johnsbury to live with niece Mr. Jude
vine had title to the property, except her inter
est by decree in foreclosure, obtained, we believe,
in January last inauguration ball at Joslyn's,
on the evening Of March 4th, was attended by
about thirty couples, Kittridge's band furnished
the music..'. The granite shop has resumed in a
small way, only few men being as yet employed.
We understand the resumption is under the aus
pices of l. p. Titus, one of our merchants for the
purpose OF finishing some jobs already under
way, in which he has an interest. We hope some
plan may yet be devised, whereby the business
may be permanently continued with full COM
plement OF workmen. Swerdfeger, our enter
prlsing miller, has recently purchased a set Of
French bdhrs NEARLY new formerly used In a
mill at West Albany, and is putting them in for a
corn run, replacing the old, which are too light
and open TO do the best work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

CHELsEA-The young peoples mission circle
gave an entertainment at the Congregational YES
try Thursday evening March 8, consisting OF
songs, Rotations readings, etc, from the poet
Longfellow,. Mrs. Z. c. Wills, who has been
very sick with congestion OF the lungs, is recover
ing.,..J. 7, Tracy Is TO build new house on the
site OF the one that was burned the first OF the
winter ... Frank Godfrey has finished his med
zeal course at New York and is ready TO enter
upon the practice Of medicine. Mrs. i. W.
Bixby, who has been sick for some time with lung
fever and Inflammation OF the stomach, is slowly
recovering, Harvey Perrgo still remains In
critical condition The difficulty in the Meth
odist church In regard TO the Sabbath-school that
has caused so much trouble for the past few
months among its members, was settled last
week, Miss Clara Bennett Of IIaverhill, Mass. IL
home Tor a short visit. :. George Bxby Of the
PlattsbuIgh Republican, Plattsburgh, N. w. and
John Walker of Washington, d. c., have been In
town visiting friends. The band took over
go W at the concert Friday evening, and, owing
to the large attendance, propose to give another
next Friday evening, March IL, which will finish
the series Tor the season Refreshments, con
slstlng OF cake, coffee, etc. will be served,
Walle sanborn was arrested Friday for getting
liquor on false pretenses. b., Orders have been
drawn by selectmen 10 the amount OF 500 ~
Expense oil supporting poor was ", 1901 Liquor
sold by agent the past year, 1851. 10; on hand
S2i5 IL; proht, 500 49, Orders paid BY treasurer,
amount 10 " O3l 63; the liabilities are 81, 966 on ;
assets, s3,62Sb4; leaving to be provided for,
S437.5 %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

WASHINGTON COUNTY CoURT.--The March
term OF Washington county court was begun here
yesterday, and, after organization, a recess was
taken till next Tuesday owing to the illness OF
Judge Redfed. Prayer was offered by the Rev.
Howard +. Hill. The following gentleman were
sworn in as petit jurors: N. F. Averill N. W.
Keith, Barre; o. b. Bailey, George Dodge, Ber-
lin; f. d, Waldo, N. ]. Mason, Cabot; D. W. c.
Ormsbee, Calais Henry II Templeton, Squire
Bailey, East Montpelier; S. S. Foster, Duxbury
c. d. Billings Fayston; Francis Wooster, d. NJ.
Perkins, Marshfield; Daniel R. Culver, Andrew
j. Darling, Mddesex; II. L. Tapin, Joseph New
hall, Moretown; s. p. Redfed, Z. +. Kimball,
Montpelier; George King, Almon Latham, North
field; John Foss, Alison Scott Plainfeld David
X. Stanton, Roxbury; C. A. Prentlss, ~ II. Farr,
Waitsfeld; II. E. Boyce, Chester Williams, War
rem; George W. Randall, William NJ. Wade,
Waterbury; +. c. Putnam, Woodbury.; George
W. Durham, Worcester.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
Fire Record.

In JAMAIcA.-The tub factory belonging TO
Cassius White was totally consumed by fire FRI
day night. The town will help him rebuild
almost wholly consumed on Friday morning.
The furniture and effects were mostly saved.
Partially insured
In EAST BARsARD.--A dweling-hou belong
ing to Mrs. Levi Belknap was discovered to be on
fire ut one o'clock Sunday morning, and the fire
was so far advanced that all efforts to save Mrs.
Belknap, who was alone, were unavailing. Her re-
mains were recovered Sunday morning An In
vestigation showed some indications OF foul play,
and one Belknap, son Of the womans husband
by former wife, was arrested, charged with
murder and arson. SO says the Free Press.
In MoRRrsTowN-Th dwelling-house, barns
and sheds Of Robert s. Mcdaniel, living in that
part Of Morrstown formerly known as Sterling,
were entirely consumed by FIRE the other night.
The produce in the barn, and the contents Of the
cellar Of the house were lost, but fourteen head OF
cattle and horses and the household furniture
were saved. Loss, 81, 800; partially insured The
tipping over Of a kerosene lantern by Mr.. Nc
Donald himself, in the barn, occasoned the fire.
In WINDsoR.-A FIRE broke out last week Mon
day in the large two-story house owned and occu-
pied by William salsine The building is stu
ated in the center Of the village, and was for
merly occupied as private boarding-school for
boys. The fire caught in the attic, and in less
than an hour the house was entirely consumed.
The amount Of insurance is not known. While
one OF the engines was on its way to the fire. go.
ing at rapid rate, Frank Buckley Of Lebanon,
New Hampshire, an apprentice at Harlow & Kel.
sey's foundry, was run over and instantly killed
his neck being broken. Thomas Sears while as.
sisting about the engine, fell into the large res
ervoir and was severely bruised.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
Obituaries.

WArTs.-Isaac N. Watts died at his residence
in Peacham, Sunday morning, March 9th, aged
about thirty-eight years. He has been town
representative once or twice and has held many
town offices. He was a highly respected and In
fuental man, and will be greatly missed. The
funeral was held Tuesday at his residence.
PuRDy.--Edward Champln Purdy, who died
in Somervle, Massachusetts,, February 22d, was
born in West Rutland, December 9th, 1906 He
was brought up as farmers boy until the age
Of seventeen, when he was apprenticed to the
office OF the Rutland Herald, and on becoming OF
age assumed the editorship and proprietorship OF
that paper. lie established in Lowell the first
daily paper in Massachusetts, outside Of Boston.
He was afterwards connected with the Boston
Daily Wing, Daily Times and Daily Mail He
was several times member OF the Massachu-
sets legislature, held the office Of land commits
sioner for more than twenty years, and was man
of great influence in that state The remains
were inferred at Mount Auburn.
BuoK.-The death is announced at Lockwood,
New York. February 9th, Of Hon. John L. Buck,
at the residence Of his SON. John II. Buck, Esq
Mr.. Buck was born at Reading, Windsor county,
January LIST, 1902. After receiving the best aca-
demic education OF that early period, he entered
upon the study Of law with Judge Prentiss in this
village, was admitted to the bar in 1926, and i'm
medately began practice at Mortified. He was
married the same year to Miss Mary N. Hildreth,
who died in 1864. After entering upon the prac-
tice OF law, Mr.. Buck was chosen member Of the
Vermont legislature and also served as states at
torney. In 1850 he received the honorary degree
Of A. NJ. from the University OF Vermont. He
went to Lockport in 1851, and has since resided
there. Very soon after going TO Lockport he was
chosen district attorney and he was for long
period OF years member Of the board Of educa-
ton. portion OF the time serving rs Its president,
and for period OF something like twenty years
held the office OF United States commissioner.
The Lockport Union says OF Mr.. Buck: "He was
Christian without guile, man who typiaed ma
lures nobility, one Of the few examples, while he
lived among us, OF the old school of gentlemen,
OF that grace, dignity, and honor Of character
which ever command the highest esteem"
| PELL.-The old lesson OF the uncertainty OF hui
man life received new illustration during the
past week in the sudden death OF Dr. c. X. Pell Of
this village. On Friday afternoon, February 18th,
he left his office, and on the following day was
detained at home suffering from an attack Of
pneumonia. His two youngest sons, Masters
Harry and Charles had been sick with lung fe-
yer for several weeks Successive nights OF
watching had impaired his physical energies and
his power successfully to combat disease. lie
grew rapidly worse. Medical aid was powerless
to arrest the progress Of the attack and on Friday
afternoon, the ith instant, he breathed his last
DR.. Pell was born in Durham, Canada, March
| 10Th 1Si9 IJa atudiad dantistrv with nr I
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

Two FAMILIES SWEPT AwAY.-The Cdledonidn
says; Last fall DR.. Bugbees daughter of Ian
caster, New Hampshire, was taken sick with the
diphtheria Of most malignant form, and died.
Soon after the mother died. In few weeks the
doctor was taken with the same disease and after
short illness passed away About two months
ago Mrs. Towne, DIR. Bugbee's wife's mother, who
lived but step from the doctors house, was
taken sick and died. Only last week Mr.. Towne
was taken with the same disease, and was buried
Wednesday. Here were two families entirely
swept away by this dread disease. A young mar.
ried couple have been living in the doctors house
for a rev weeks, but have now. we under.
stand that there is to be a thorough investigation
made of the PREMISES