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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11
False Predictions.

When the result of the first years work
ing Of the act Of 1880 to equalize taxation
was made known the opposers of the law
sneeringly admonished its grstifed friends
to await the result of second year of trial.
The law, IL was claimed had taken effect
before men of property, moneyed men, had
had an opportunity to place their wealth be-
yond the reach of the exactions of the new
law. In the year which would pass before
the taking Of another list, ways and means
Of evasion would be devised or personal
property would be placed outside the state,
or otherwise beyond the pale of iron-clad
oaths and inquisitorial appliances.
Some Of the supporters of the law and the
advocates of the innate justice Of the prin-
ciples upon which it was based were dis
posed to admit the truth of these rredic-
tions and really anticipated a material
shrinkage in the total list for 1882. In
view Of these fears and prophecies the fol
lowing statement of the grand list of the
state since that of $780, the last under the
old law, will be instructive.
APPRAISAL roR 1880. .-
Personal property. 5O372el
Grand list, Including polls. lOOJ5W
FoR 1884,
Real estate. Especial appraisal so2 l02
Grand list including polls ..1 1920
FOR 1882.
Real estate, (quadennal appraisal .slQe $50
Grand list, Including polls. l6Se,o2s
The points of difference between the last
appraisal under the old law, that of 1850,
and the first under the new, that of 1881,
have been the subject of previous comment
by the press and are familiar knowledge to
all who have interested themselves in
the recent agitation of the question Of tax
alton. The greater interest now attaches to
comparisons between the appraisal in 1851,
the first after the law went into effect, and
that of 1882, made after the law had been
in force one year. Such comparison cor
rectly tests the real efficiency of the law and
the test is quite satisfactory. 1t appears
that the appraisal Of 1882, SO far from show.
ing shrinkage or disappearance of prop
erty of either class, shows gain in real es.
tate of 81, ,457, and in personal property,
concerning which gloomy forebodugs had
been INDUCED in, gain of nearly 100000
is made after all the "nest-hiding" in
which "tsx-dodgers " may have INDUCED
during the year they had for the exercise of
their powers of concealment and evasion or
opportunities for foreign investment The
entire grand list for 1882 is $677, 029 greater
than that of 1880, the last under the old
law, and $40, 900 greater than that of 1881,
the first under the new law. A law work
ing thus satisfactorily should be changed in
any of its provisions with extreme caution.
In those points in which any amendment
may be undertaken, the necessity should be
very apparent and the chance for any inju-
rious or weakening effect, beyond shadow
of doubt There is wisdom in the motto,
i" Let well enough alone" That anything
about the law is not well enough" should
amount to positive assurance before tinker
ing with the statute is countenanced.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

HARDwICK.-Chas. ii. Eatons sugar house was
recently burned with all its contents, consisting
Of five hundred buckets, pans, holders wood etc.
1t was on land In the northeast part of Woodbury.
and considerable distance from any habitation
The cause or date Of burning are not definitely
known. Mr.. Eaton resides In Brattleboro and
the care of the property was in F. b. Cahill of
Mackville as lessee. Calvin Lyford has sold
his farm 10 the southeast part of the town to Eli
hu Gage and wife. Price, including a consdera-
bic amount OF personal property, $1,000. Posses
sion given February l. 1888, ... The first general
frosts, sufficient to kill vegetation to any extent
occurred October Sd and 4th.. George b. Kent
and l. p, Titus have visited Boston and Portland
the past week to make their purchases of fall and
winter goods Excursions to Boston are an
nounced on the St j. & l. c. K. r. for this week
Tickets from Swanton to Walden, inclusive, Sc
Stations east Of Walden, 50 20. Tickets sold from
9th to 18th inclusive, and good to return or be-
fore the lTth.... A. f Judevine has commenced
suits against the town and school district No. l.
to recover the amount OF taxes collected of him
and paid under protest, rs assessed on grand list
OF 1881.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

"IRRITATING." The New York Evening
Post commenting upon the effect of the two
years operation of the new tax law in this
state remarks in tone of disapproval of the
law that its provisions are Irritating " to
certain rich men of the state who have refused
compliance with its requirements, among
whom it cites the case Of Chief Justice
Royce. There are many similar "irritsnts "
in the Revised Laws. The law against
having his hand in his neighbours rather
than his own pocket is irritating" to
a thief; the law against rumselling is
irritating" TO another class OF people
against horse stealing to still another,-in
short "no rogue e'er felt the halter draw
with good opinion of the law" and yet we
do not believe the legislature will therefore
repeal or modify any law in the interest OF
the "roguish fraternity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11
The Legislature Of Vermont.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAoR.l
Saturday, October I.

Tho house met at ten A. NJ. Devotional eXer-
cises by Rev. John Currier Of Ilayerhill, N. H.
Committee on ReUisi0H.-0n motion of Mr.
Hooker of Brattleboro, the resolution relating to
the appointment of a committee on the revision
of bills was adopted
Enlargement Of Committees On motion OF
Mr.. Thompson Of lrasburgh rule three Of the
rules of the house was under a suspension of the
rules amended so that the committees on claims
highways, bridges and ferries, agriculture land
tax, grand list and the general committee, were
enlarged so as 10 consist of fifteen members each
The Governors Hessdge-On motion OF Mr.
Holmes Of Grafton, 30 much of the governors
message as relates to the reform school was re-
ferred 10 the committee on the reform school,
On motion OF Mr.. Sheridan of iighgate, so
much OF the governors message rs relates to
methods Of taxation was referred to the committee
on grand list.
BaLs intrOduced-By Mr. Blachmer of Stock
bridge, IL. o, ''An act entitled an act to amend
sec. 3, 800, chap, 1863, of the revised laws" Re-
ferred to judiciary com. Relates to still further
By Mr., Hooker OF Brattleboro, II. 10, " An act
to incorporate the Farmers and Mechanics EN-
change tof Brattleboro,l To com. on corporations.
By Mr. Wells OF Cranky, II, II, An act in
amendment Of section 1851 chapter l4l, OF the
revised laws, relating to compensation for labor
ON highways; to com. on highways, bridges and
ferries To increase the pay for working out the
highway tax, from l2A to 10 cents per hour.
By Mr.. Spauldlng of West Windsor ii. IL, AN
act In relation to the duties OF county clerks" to
Judiciary com. Provides that each county clerk
shall, annually, on or before the last Tuesday In
February, send to each town clerk in his county a
list OF the grand and petit jurors drawn during
the preceding year.
BY Mr.. Carter of lIardwiek, II. 10. can act re-
lating TO liens on personal property to the ju-
dietary com. Provides for giving hotel and
boarding house keepers a lien on the baggage and
effects OF impecunious and non-payng guests,
and TO pasturers Of domestic animals lien on such
animals In default Of payment Of the pasturage.
On motion OF MIR. Blackmer OF Stoekbridge,
adjourned until ten O'Clock Monday morning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

SOUTH RoYALToN.-A large number Of hogs
sheep, cows and horses were CARED at this sta
ton this week ....J. o. Belknap is in Boston
this week buying goods. Mrs NJ, j. Sargent is
in Boston this week visiting friends. Mr..
Parker of the Center village died very suddenly
Sunday evening last. David G. Bosworth re-
turned to Boston Saturday last. -. large num-
Der took advantage of the cheap excursion to
Boston last week Those that attended the
Tunbridge fair pronounced it success, and all
had good time. Henry Courtney has moved
his shoe shop into Tarbelrs block .,....J. II.
Haynes had the largest exhibition of fowls at tie
Tunbridge fair. S. Adams has been quite
sick. but is better His family returned from the
mountains last Saturday, where they have been
spending the summer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

MARsHFIELD-C f. Shepard will open a sing
ing school in the Methodist church vestry next
Friday evening An opportunity for all to learn to
sing He is adding to the looks OF his house with
a new coat of paint and new blinds e.. John Sew
arance has rented the Congregationast parsonage
and will move there in about two weeks. =. Our
village schools are progressing very well Some
ere being taught the art of sitting on the floor
and stove,-the result of not obeyng the rules.
1t is hoped that this discipline will continue to the
end OF the term, II necessary. Eugene kidder
and Horace Meader were brought before Justice
English for being drunk, and were fined five dol
lars each and costs The band give a concert at
the village hall, Cabot, next Saturday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

WATsFIELp.-T elder Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Newcomb are sick-Mr. Newcomb quite danger
ously. Fred Carleton and wife have mutually
agreed TO break the matrimonial tie. She, with
her two children, returns to her fathers house,
while Fred goes to work for Nathan Boyce Of
Fayston.. John Hunter OF Fayston has aban-
doned the farm which he bought OF Joseph
Palmer, and has moved into the house formerly
occupied by Mrs. Clarke. Joe " does not like
to do business in this way, and proposes to try
little legal suasiou to make Mr. Hunter do as he
agreed IA good many of our citizens have
taken advantage of the low rate Of fare, afforded
by the excursion, TO visit Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11
The Canlef.


Mr.. Editor:-As many would like to see this
strange vsitant / would say that II Is now dis
tinctly visible from four TO FIVE O'Clock In the
morning and is n brilliant spectacle. II must be
looked for In the east toward the rising sun and
yet It's tail extends over twenty-five degrees Of
space 10 most eyes. This comet has very pecu-
liar appearance, its tail being split near the end
and It's nearness to the horizon gives II trem-
ulous appearance caused by the moisture in the
atmosphere. 1t may be almost said 10 twinkle
Those who love to gaze Mt these strange me-
teors, that formerly caused such supersttlous
dread among the people, can never have a better
opportunity as this Is really fine one,-not so
brilliant as some yet II is symmetrical and blend
ing with the morning light IL seems almost visible
in the light OF day Let all improve the first
morning that Is clear for II will rapidly change In
appearance and perhaps disappear altogether at
no distant day. The spectroscope shows that IL
is largely at least composed Of gas rendered
visible by the heat OF the sun. The destination
Of these visitants Is almost beyond conjecture
Some have been entangled with the moons Of
other planets and disappeared; others have failed
to return as they should. Yet what became OF
them Is mystery. Altogether they are the most
mysterious OF the wonderful creations Of our solar
system O.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

WORTHWHILE ladies circle of the Congre-
gational church meet in the vestry on Friday
afternoon, e. The Womans Christian Temperance
Union held prayer meeting at Mrs. ii. II. Nor
Page was at home over Sunday, returning to
Montpelier on Monday. ,..J. c. Robinson and
wife are visiting relatives in Hartford, Conn IA
lyceum held in the academy on Friday evening
was largely attended and quite interesting. A
squirrel hunt was INDUCED in by twenty or thirty
ON Wednesday of last week Rev. G. Foster
Barnes of Wolcott preached at the Uniyersalist
church Sunday morning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

WEST ToPsHAM-Elder Farris supplied the pull
pit last Sunday, in the absence OF Elder Land, and
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett from Barre will occupy the pull
pit next Sunday Asa Magoon who escaped
from his keepers a week ago last Sunday night
was rearrested last Sunday at his home. and was
brought before Justice o. L. Watson Monday
morning. lie pleaded guilty, was fined $500 and
costs amounting to So 81, which he paid. He
was then arrested for profanity, pleaded guilty,
was fined 50 90 and costs 1886, which he settled
WAS again arrested for breach OF the peace,
pleaded guilty, and was fined $500 and costs;
the whole amount Of fines and costs amounting to
500 81. 1t has been known for some time that
the Magoons were running still, but they have
managed to keep clear of the officers until last
Saturday, when X. NJ. Harvey, Esq, and Deputy
Sheriff Collins accidentally ran on to he critter-
at the house Of Ben Felch, in full blast, with sew
eral barrels Of old cider which was being made
into cider brandy as fast as the still could manu-
factureit. When discovered, Loren Magoon went
through the window and escaped, Ben grabbed
jug of cider brandy and followed suit, and they
have not been seen since Harvey and Collins
took the still and what cider brandy they could
find and took care OF it. The end is not yet.....
ID. X. Sargent had nineteen nice turkeys stolen
last Saturday in the daytime.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

ROCHESTER The lecture on Temperance Edu-
cation in Common Schools by Mrs. Hunt of Bos-
ton was very enjoyable and instructive Our
largest church was filled by eager listeners and
at its close a request by rising vote In favor
showed unanimous feeling in sympathy with
firm, Haywood Brothers g. Co. of Gardner, are
guests of +. A. kezer.. Film Guernsey has Just
returned from buying goods in Boston =. Many
of our people awaited themselves OF the cheap ride
to Boston and back. Mrs. Jane Bailey repre-
sents the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
as delegate to Haverhill Massachusetts,, this week
Rev. NJ. Russell leaves on visit TO his former
charge in eastern Massachusetts. Chester Par
menter, insurance agent, Of ROLAND, with his
wife. are spending few daYs here
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

NORTH THErFoRD Mr.. Fay from West
Bradford supplied the pulpit last Sabbath. How
long have we got to put up with a supply from one
ried on by deacons and stewards, leaving no
doubt as to the decline in numbers Payson
Clay, who has been confined to the house for the
past week, Is on the gain. The excursion to the
White Mountains was quite largely patronized by
our townspeople and an excellent time was re-
ported Fred + Earle, who spent last week at
home returned to his work Saturday on the eve
ming train. A. b. Howe, who went on the ex-
check, and with companion went up on Mount
Washington on foot Early last week A. W. ia
quith assembled quite number Of musicians and
pleasant hour was spent. This was followed by
evening. Friends gathered by invitation to the
number OF about thirty-five Singing and play
ing were In order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

CoRrNTH. Henry Jewell has returned to the
medical school at Philadelphia =. Smith and
family have returned to New York. =. The Bur-
gin girls have gonei to Lowell, Mass. George
an asylum. &c NJ Dearborn has left the school
at Cooksville having been elected representative
from the town Of Ely. Mr.. Elbridge W Goodhue
of Ely takes his place in the school Both gentle
men are called good teachers. Deacon Orr was
able to attend church October s. His health has
slightly improved, although still very feeble. He
has long been pillar in the church and his place
could not be easily filled. .,..A Sabbath-school
concert was holden at the Congregational church
Sabbath evening, at half-past four, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. H. p James. 1t was very inter
esting and well attended The school is increas-
ing in numbers and interest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

-" SKILL and patience succeed where force
fails. The quiet sklll ana patient research which
of the fable. Its grand success everywhere Is
admitted Disease never comes to MS without
cause. Ask any good physician the reason and
he will tell you something interieres with the
working of the great organs. kidney-Wort en-
ables them 10 overcome all distractions and pre-
serves perfect heath. Try box or bottle at
nupp
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

WOODBURY., The entertainment given by tho
ladies help and aid society was success fnan-
cially, and was enjoyed by all present Proceeds
seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents Ma
than Ainsworth has been suffering for several
weeks with Inflammation OF the eyes, and fears are
entertained that he will be entirely blind Sew
eral OF our young men have taken advantage Of
the excursion, and are indulging in sightseeing
at the Hub. The ladies help and aid society
meet with Mrs Jacob Farr next Wednesday after
noon and evening. o.. Mrs. NJ. Jackson Is visiting
friends In New Hampshire this week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

MIDDLEsEX.-The infant which was found on
Norris Wright's piazza the morning of September
26th, died Saturday, the 18th inst. The select
men have commenced to cut down the hill on the
river road, near A. j. Darngs, and intend to
lower the top of the hill six feet which will lessen
the grade from seven degrees 10 about three and
one-half degrees-a much needed improvement
80. Benjamin Barrett is now in Boston, to replen-
ish his stock OF goods. Sias o. Mead, living on
the Moretown side of the river, has lost several
sheep lately, killed by dogs Three have been
found dead, five more badly bitten, and three
more missing, The corn shocking at the hall Of
William Chaplin, October Sd, was grand success,
there being about 125 present and l25 baskets Of
corn were husked so quickly that only about one
half of those present got chance to husk at ALL
The only thing to mar the pleasure Of the occasion
was that there were not quite red ears enough to
suit the ladies, The hall was soon cleared and
pumpkin pies and cider and other good things
were freely passed around. Then the elephant
commenced to go around, to the very good music
of Chase brothers and Marsh of Northfield Thi.
was kept up until the cock crew, when all wen
home wishing long life to the Chaplin brothers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

PKAoHAM.-Rey. A, Wild OF Charlotte, formerly
of this place was called here last week to preach
the funeral sermon OF Ellie blanchard. George
c. Sanborn and wife have gone TO South Caro-
lima TO spend the winter, Quite a company
from this place went west recently, among whom
were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ferguson and son, MIR
and Mrs. William Morse, Miss Laura Varnum,
Mr. Albert Partridge and Mrs Bell tIiookerl Hall
-. Miss Atlanta J, Mcphee Is at home from
Northampton, Massachusetts,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

CABoT.-Rev. Mr. Russell and wife attended
the meeting of the board OF foreign missions at
Portland last week. Last sabbath afternoon he
gave a very interesting account OF the meeting.
-. Daniel Rogers has gone to Nebraska to visit
his sons. About twenty persons took the bene-
fit of the low rates of the excursion to Boston
last week, Mr. Bliss OF Calais will occupy the
pulpit of the Methodist church next Sabbath
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

MoRKrowS. Quite a delegation of villagers
went to Boston on the excuraion last week. A.
d. Walker, blacksmith, Is on the sick list at pres
ent. Among the strangers who spent last Sab
bath here we note Rev II. A. Spencer and brother,
Mr.. Theron Arms, and Representative Skinner
OF Lowell, Vermont, Rev 5. b. Currier has
been given months vacation and DIR. j. Il. Fos-
ter will supply his pulpit while he Il gone
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

EAST HARDwICK Miss l.. Hall has sold her
give possession next week.. r. Deano and
wife and DIR. l.. W. Adgate went to Portland last
week to attend the meeting of the American
Board. George Lawrence has been laid up the
past week from injuries received by fall,
John Black, who went to Illinois few weeks
since, has returned on account Of sickness in his
family. Henry Deiord has returned from Ply
mouth, N. H., sick with a slow fever. =. Arthur
Gifin has gone to Littleton n. H., to spend the
winter .. Misses Anna Adgate and Nellie Han
cock have returned from the White Mountains
-. Rev. Frederick Chandler and family have come
to town and he commenced his labors last Sab
bath, the society having engaged him to supply
the desk for fifteen months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

BRADFORD. Gray squirrels are abundant, and
everybody who can shoot tramps the woods The
largest lot known to have been brought into the
village numbered fifteen. Excursions are thin
ming out the surplus cash of the community at a
rapid rate. Two dollars to the mountains last
week. and cheap rates to Boston this week
The White mountain express runs no more this
season For the next seven months we must con-
tent ourselves as best we are able with mail
train and mixed which will make twelve miles
an hour when all conditions are favorable, The
young man who declined to take the advice Of
the superintendent Of the fair grounds has been
led to see his mistake second trial of his case
resulted in mulcting him to the tune OF $50 and
costs for selling the aged juice Of the APPLE.
James Il. Sawyer, formerly resident of this
town, has purchased the A. p, Shaw place and re-
turned to the delights Of Bradford society.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

FAysToN.-Mr Matt Whalon is very sick
Mrs. Nellie Murphy Donayan, sister OF Ms,
Whaon, lies In II helpless condition at the house
Of John Somerville where she has been since last
spring, Mrs. Someryille has won the esteem OF
all by her kindness to this poor sun erer,.. Mrs.
John Kew has been visiting her son william, who
is an officer In the Lowell, Mass, police. She
was very sick while In Lowell.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

BARRE.-ll +. Packer NJ d., is moving into
his house ON Merchant street, recently purchased
from j. A. Phillips. Rev, l.. Tenney is moving
10 Mrs, Hattie Dickey's ON Elm street. ID. A.
Phillips started for Florida last week, driving his
own team as far as New York, where his wife and
daughter join him this week, and goes by water
from there to his home In Crescent city. Some
seventy-tye Barre people took advantage OF low
rates To visit Boston last week. Hon. Harvey
Tilden Is gaining again. having been able TO ride
ont sayeral times within the last few DAYS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

RANDOLPH. The squirrels are very numerous
and are securing more than their share of the
produce this year. Principal A. W. Edison gave
Randolph Normal School last Friday evening, at
the town house. The b class was committee Of
arrangements, and credit is due them for the
pleasant way in which they conducted the exer-
cises OF the evening. After literary exercises
fruit was served and then games were played UNI
til II was time to go home. =. Colonel ]. Il Mead
went to New York city Thursday, ON tariff bush
ness. Richard Jordon is anxious TO know who
stole his horse last week, as ii occasioned him
considerable trouble looking II up