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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

The Wheeling Register Wash
ington correspondent says: There
was gathering OF prominent
Democrats in New York City, Sat-
urday, at the Manhattan Club.
Among those present were Hon,
III. G. Davis, of West Virginia,
Messrs. Augustus Schell and G. @.
Baldwin, President of the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Conn
pany, Representative A. S. He.
witt and about twenty-five others
from different parts Of the coun-
try. The object Of the gathering
was to informally discuss the out
look, and an organization was
formed which will meet from
time TO time, between now and
the fall elections.
Senator Davis, Of West Virgin
in, was elected Chairman, and
Representative Black, Secretary;
and the meeting adjourned, SUBJ
iect TO the call Of the Chairman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

MesSrs. Hshchison & Bro: 1t is
with real pleasure that | add my tes-
timony to the great virtues of your
"Neuralgine" as a specific for neu-
ralgia and sick headache. Such a
remedy is a blessing, and sufferers
should keep it on hand.
j. r.. RIDGELY,
1856 Cathedral street, Baltimore.
Sold by j. L. w. Baker.
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"BucIauDaiba.r

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quent or difficult urination, kid
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Va. Depot, LAUGHLIN BROS
q CO., Wheeling. w Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

One cow well fed and comforta-
bly, cared for will produce quite as
much milk and butter as two that
are allowed to run at large, lie on
the wet ground and subject to the
exposure of the weather.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

Don't condemn a good thing be-
cause you have been deceived by
worthless nostrums. Parker's Gin
ger Tonic has cured many in this
section, of kidney and nervous dis
orders, and we commend it heartily
to such sufferers Ereeport Neoos.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

If you are frequenter or resi-
dent of a miasmatic district, barri-
cade your system against the scourge
of all new countries-ague, bilious
and intermittent fevers-by the use
of Hop Bitters,
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TORONTO. Sent. Ia. /,

TORONTO, Sept. IA, 1851.
Hop BitterS Co.,
/ have been sick for the past six
years, suffering from dyspepsia and
general weakness. | have used three
bottles Of Hop Bitters, and they
have done wonders for me. / am
well and able to work, and eat and
sleep well. | cannot say too much
for Hop Bitters. SIMON ROBBINS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

In addition to the Catholic Mirror
published in Baltimore, the Arch
bishop proposes the establishment of
a new paper-1he Catholic Tablet
with Rev. Father Cappelle as one of
the editors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

Go TO j. l.. w. Baker, for Mrs.
Freemd,s's NeW National Dyes.
For brightness and durability of
color, are unequaled. Color from
2 to 5 pounds. Directions in En-
glish and German. Price Is cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

The Mormons call themselves Lat
ter Day Saints because they wouldn't
have dared to call themselves saints
in former days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

When tornado gets loose in the
West women who wear false hair
have to clap coal scuttle over their
heads to save their locks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

A screw that has trusted in may
be easily started by applying a little
kerosene oil around the head.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-13

Mahonites still hope to elect six
out of the ten Congressman without
the redistricting.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
The Mail Robbery.

The hearing in the case Of Henry A. Bowers,
charged with robbing the United States mail at
Montpelier, was had before Commissioner Gea-
son, commencing on Friday and continuing till
Saturday noon District Attorney Haskins APP
peared for the government and w. A. Lord, ESQ,
for the respondent The circumstances of the
alleged robbery the flight, pursuit and arrest of
Bowers have already been detailed in this jour
nal. At the hearing the government showed
that ON the day following the robbery Bowers had
about $50 in bank bills, and that about ten days
afterwards he had in his possession large guam
tty OF onecent stamps, which he was offering to
sell at various places about town at a heavy dis
count that the day after the robbery he pur-
chased some groceries amounting to about 50,
and in making payment for them he showed
quite sum OF money, and that while at the
engine house of the Montpelier & Wells River
railroad he showed some 50 80 in money; that
the respondent had no visible employment; that
he was seen around the Central depot, at the
American house and at the Central Vermont
engine house the night before the robbery. These,
and other similar circumstances, were claimed by
the government to be sufficiently conclusive Of the
prisoners connection with the robbery to justify
holding him for trial The respondents counsel
claimed that there was no direct proof of the
felonious taking but that it rested in presump-
ton raised by the proof of the loss Of the bag
that nothing in the possession of the respondent
was identified as being in or part OF the mail
bag, but that the identity of the stamps was also
presumed; that there were therefore two pre-
sumptions, not based on direct proof, first that
the stamps were stolen; and, second, that the
stamps in the possession of the respondent were
the stolen stamps, He cited several cases &c
show that presumption based on presumption
was not legal proof but that presumption, to be
evidence, must be based direct proof of thu
fact from which it is raised. Commissioner Glea
son decided that the prisoner be remanded to tn,
| county jail and held for trial at the next term o.
the United States circuit court at Burlington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
Vermont College of Teachers.

A special meeting of the Vermont College of
Teachers was held in this village at the Pavilion
last Friday evening. OF the members there were
present Edward Conant of johnson, ]. f. Good
rich Of Burlington, L. A. Austin of Middlebury,
A. f. Leavenworth of Castleton, W. A, DeeriDg
of Essex, Charles Dole and J. NJ. Hit of North
field, A. w. Edison, A. l.. Hardy and w. F. Roch-
eleau Of Randolph, Henry Priest and c. C. Bates
OF Barre, c. A. Bunker Of Peacham, j. H. Nc
Loud Of Hardwicl, Justus Dart Of Ascutneyville,
F G. Wheatley of Springfield and C. c. Boynton
of Townshend The business before the meeting
was the consideration of the courses of study for
common and high schools. After the reading OF
the course proposed for common schools it was
voted to postpone action till the next regular
meeting in August. A long discussion then fol-
lowed upon the English high school course, and
the following course was the adopted:
First Yedr.-First term, Algebra, Physiology
and Physical Geography; second term, Algebra,
| General History, Natural History; third term,
| Algebra, General History, Natural History.
Second Yedr.--Frst term, Physics, English
| History, Geometry; second term, Physics, Rheto
rio Geometry third term, Geology, Rhetoric
English Literature
Third Yedr.--First term, Chemistry, Logic
English Literature; second term, Astronomy
Mental Science, English Authors; third term
Botany, Moral Science, Political Economy. Read
ing and spelling throughout the COURSE rhetor
ical exercises once week throughout the course
attention to be given to good morals and gentle
manners; study and criticism Of American au
thors the first and second years. drawing, tw'
hours per week for one year; at least once term
a portion of one day be given to celebration o
some authors birthday or historical event, wer
suggestions adopted in connection with the course
1t is probable, however, that important change
may be made at the annual meeting in August
at which time the classical course will receiv
| consideration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
Deafhs.

In Fayston Feb. l, DAVID LAMsoN II years.
In Ryegate, Jan. q, GEORGE SMITH, 70 years.
In Fayston, Jan. q, sILAs W. FISHER, Is years
In watshed, Jan. %. KATIE SAVAGE, Is years.
In 81. Johnsbury, Jan. %, EZRA PERRY, 10 years.
In stJohnsbury, Jan. p, FRED MORRILL,, % years.
In Grafton. Jan. %. HARVEY CARLETON, "a years.
In East lardwick, Feb q EDWARD RUDD, 65 years.
In Bethel Gilead, Jan. "a, AUGUSTUS DYKE, II years.
In Roxbury Jan. ~, Mrs. ALDEN L. CLARK, 81 years.
In North Troy, jan %, Mrs THOMAS BOWIE, "a years.
In Richmond Feb. |, Hon. EDWIN d. MASON, "a years.
In Groton, Jan. q, Mrs PERC1vAL BAILEY % years.
In North Troy, jan 20, Mrs CHARLES PREvY. 70 yrs.
In Bradford, Jan. q, Captain JONATHAN POWERS, 70
years.
In South Royalton, Jan. a, KATE Z. WILLIAMS, 20
years.
In North Danvnle, Jan. q, FERDISASD 8. SHAT
TUCK, about a years.
In corlnth Jan. l6, Mrs. ANNA SMITH SEVERANCE,
IS years.
In East Bralntree, jan %. Mrs. LGBBIE b. HOWARD
70 years.
In Rrookaed, Jan. 20, WHITMAN HOWARD Of Brain.
tree, "a years.
In Crown Point, n. Y, EMMA PARKS, wife Of James
A. Murdoch, 10 years.
In stockbridge, Jan. IS, NELLIE AUGUSTA, daughter
OF Warren Green years
In MIDI esex, Feb. g. Mrs. IRENA CUAfMINGs) sNo w
q years months and days.
In Royalton, Feb. 5, MGNOr WHEELER, O. years He
had always lived on the farm where he died.
In New York city, Feb. g. GEORGE BROWN, Jr., 50
years. The body WA sent 70 Montpelier for burial
In Fort McKavitt Texas Jan 81 suddenly Of congestion
army 10 years Of Edward A. Webb, formerly Of Mont
pelier and NOrthneld.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

HARDwICK.-Mr Drown OF Springfield, Mass
achusetts, has been holding series of meetings
at the Methodist church here for the past week.
We understand they are to be continued the pres
emit week. The dramatic club is preparing to
play the interesting drama entitled The Octo-
room" but no definite time has yet been fixed
upon for its presentation. The iron chimney to
the steam works at the tannery was demolished in
the gale of January 9th, also a small barn neal
the west road junction in Woodbury. gulf was
Frustrated, The barn was OF but little value.
George French arrived home February Sd from at
tending a course of medical lectures and instruc
ton at the Hahnemann medical college of Chicago
-. George Trow has returned from Burlington
where he has been under treatment at the Mary
Fletcher hospital for stiff knee. The treatment
has been successful in Strengthening the limb ant
restoring some degree Of fexibty to the joint
and promises to restore the limb to good degre,
OF usefulness 49,. Mr.. l.. b Kent still lingen
in very critical condition. The bad condition o
the amputated limb and the development of {
large abscess on the right side of the chest, sup
posed to be caused by blood poison, must, it Il
| thought, very soon terminate fatally. Gangren,
early appeared in the wound and indications Of 1
exist in the abscess, but as yet without positive in
dications OF spreading. Chester Celley has re
Gently sold his place in Woodbury. gulf, known a
the Earle OF Nichols place, to Norman lawson TO
| 81 900. Mr.. lawson is granite cutter by trad
and the fine quarry Of granite on this place is saiC
| to have had much to do with its purchase.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

DUxBURy-A pleasant time was that which we
enjoyed at Mr.. Samuel Somervile's last Wednes-
day evening. 1t was donation visit for the ben
eft OF Rev. Mr.. Currier-in which many of his
friends from neighboring towns most heartily
Joined. Our cordial host threw open every door,
and made all at home. The evening was enliv-
ened by music from the Duxbury glee club and
others in attendance upon Mr.. ober's school at
Moretown, which reflected much credit upon both
teacher and pupils. We heard other songs COM
ing from rooms above us, which sounded familiar
to older ears and made us feel young again, The
tables were tastefuly and bountifully spread, and
until after the midnight hour willing hands la
bored cheerfully, serving the one hundred fifty
guests who sat down to the feast Mrs. Louiselle
surely understands how TO "do" the oysters and
to ladle them out with a generous hand. Tn,
whole affair reflected much credit to our host and
TO the many friends OF Mr.. Currier, who attested
their appreciation Of him by presenting purse o.
more than $50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

BARRR.-The sixth entertainment OF the course
was reading from Charles Dickens and other
popular authors, by Professor Moses T. Brown
OF Tufts College, Boston, at the Congregational
church onTuesday evening Further notice next
week, Charles L. Smith, near Phelps mills
broke his leg last Saturday DIR. Braley attends
him. . The sociable at the residence OF J. NJ.
Perry, on Elm street, was a very enjoyable at
fair. About one hundred fifty were present, and
all spent pleasant evening, The repairing at
the depot goes on rapidly. Windows have been
placed In all the DOORS and the Office fixed up In
good shape. A baggage house is being built east
OF the depot. DIR. Packer Is again among the
unfortunate. lie had been sick with diphtheria,
and WAS too weak to hold his horse On Wednesday
morning of last week, In turning round, he went
about too rapidly, and was overturned in front OF
Arad Smiths house on Main street, lie struck
on the back, and was dragged across the street
several times, sustaining severe injuries about
the spine. lie IL able to sit up little, and will
soon be out again, The ladies of the Uniyer-
sast society held their socabe In the vestry Sat
uTday night. The entertainment consisted of
the exhibition OF wax works, the Peak family,
Rotations etc, Ice cream and cake were SEW ed
during the evening. About S26 was taken, and
all had good time. The second spelling
match at the town hall Saturday evening called
out large number of people This time the
town challenged the Beckley Hill, East Barre
and South Barre schools, and was whipped AZ be-
fore--Emma Beckley Of the Beckley ilill district
standing the longest. We understand that there
IL another match coming. About thirty Mason-
went down to the district meeting at Montpelier
Friday night and all report a good time. 90.
| From the few glimpsea we have caught Of the
| costumes In preparation and from what we heal
Of the rehearsal for the chdrens operetta that /,
10 be brought out soon, we judge II is 10 be d
| brilliant affair and hope they will have n full
! house, Due notice OF the time will be given.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
Webster,s Old Home.
PERKISsvmLE, Vermont, Feb. LIST, Il

PERKrNsvmLE, Vermont Feb 1st, 1889.
Mr.. Editor II have to-day received copy Of
the WATcHMAN. On the second page, under the
head Of 1.-THE Webster Centenary" find the
following sentence, which appears to be editorial
Commemorative exercises were also held In
other places, and among them in the old church
at Franklin, New Hampshire, in which Mr. Web
ster's parents worshiped hundred years ago"
Judge Webster, Daniels father, died the same
year was born. | well remember being present
at the dedication Of the first church ever built In
what is now Franklin. The church in which
Daniel webster's parents worshiped one hundred
years ago stood on Searle's Lii in Salisbury,
about three miles from what is now Franklin vii
lage and was taken down more than ninety years
ago; and a church was built at Salisbury South
road, some miles from the former one, and Judge
Webster and family attended church there.
Truly yours,
WILLIAM NJ PfNGRY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

THE sixth masonic district convention, compris-
ing the lodges Of Washington county, met at the
masonic hall in this place, on Friday last. The
meeting was held under the direction OF j. Henry
jackson, NJ. D. of Barre, district deputy grand
master. The lodges represented were: Green
Mountain No 6S, Cabot Wyoming, No. S0
Plainfield; Granite No 30, Barre; De Witt Cln-
ton, No 10, Mortified; Mad River No, II, More
town; Winooski, No. 49, Waterbury, and Aurora
No. %, Montpelier. The following grand officers
were present Dr. L. c. Butler, grand master;
Alfred A. Hall, grand junior warden; Charles II.
IIolbrook, grand lecturer; J. W. +. Washburn,
grand senior deacon; Frank II. Bascom, grand
pursuivant. There was very large attendance
OF masons, not only from the lodges in this county
but from other parts of the state, and even from
without the state, the number in the afternoon
and evening being estimated at over one hundred
and fifty. The meeting in the forenoon was
called to order at ten O'Clock, when the first de-
gree was conferred by Green Mountain lodge, No
GS. j. G. Pike, master At two o'clock, p, M, the
meeting re-assembled, when the second degree
was worked by De Witt Clinton Lodge, No. 10
W. NJ. Rumbaugh, master, In the evening, thu
third degree was conferred by Wyoming Lodge
No. so, William X. Cove, master. The CRANE
officers complimented the lodges for pro6ciency
attained, stating that they had witnessed no bet
ter work in the whole state, the success Of whicl
is largely due 10 the district deputy grand mas
ter, DIR. jackson, for his untiring efforts in de
yeloping uniformity of authorized work through
out his district
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs.-There has been Hrmer market, with sales of
eastern at 2i Use, and northern at 2312ic. LINED sell
ing at l7@lsc u dozen.
CHEEsE-The market Is rather quiet but holders are
very arm, and confidently look for higher prices. sales of
price for ne stock Is lc and small sales have been
made at that but 1t not easy to get 3c Exports
continue liberal scale from New York. and the stock In
the country Is said TO be small
FLOUR-Proes Of flour have again advanced, and lead
ing brands from l21s95c u barrel higher. The best
spring patents he at Ss5O9, and the best ST.
Louis and Illinois winter whelts from S7509s u barrel
There scarcity OF good sound wheat In the country and
sound ami reliable brands Of -four likely 10 command
very full prices for some time to come.
PoTATOES.-Recepts of potatoes are light and prices
still tend upward Choice Eastern Rose sold at Sl56 20
n bushel and northern AT sl0Gl5. Prolific and Peer
less command sll5G20. Very few Nova Scotia lots
coming in ami the indications are that prices will continue
commenced again. Last week thousand tons landed
In New York and II Is said that there about 49, geo
tons more on the way from England.
BUrTER-There continues he a scarcity of choice but
ter and looks If the market will quite bare OF
desirable stock before the Closes Receipts light
but the very little coming in IA Of high quality. FRESH
made western creamery sells readily at 3s@iic 81 h. the
outside for fancy brand Tine best northern dairy
commands 32Gp33c but this kind Is almost entirely out Of
the market. Winter dairy Is selling from 256D30c b ~
Some choice Canada butter has been selling at 2l0c but
very little now coming forward IA worth over 2sc. Good
sound butter at about 2sc Is wanted but common quality
preference the latter lie bought from bsc t TO-
Buyers operating cautiously In all kinds and while IA
pretty certain that prices will be sustained during February
no material advance IA expected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

UNITED STATES CUsToMs.--From a comparative
statement OF business transacted in the customs
district of Vermont during the years 1880 and 1881
it appears that the total collections for 1880 were
1864, $50 g.; for 1881, S1,l1403S 26, showing an
increase during the year 1881 over that of 1880 Of
S149, Adj. 80. The total number of entries for the
year 1881 was 23,S71; their value STA S13;
duties levied, 81, 723,9 $40 81 value of domestic
merchandise exported, S1,576lSl; number Of
cases laden with merchandise in transit through
Canada, 1929. Among the articles imported
free of duty were 81 GAO cords of hemlock bark
and 2 3l2 2O6 dozens OF eggs These articles, with
various others OF the same class, amount to
81, 37G,43 Among the articles imported on
which duties were paid were 375,SS5 pounds Of
wool, 3,l49 cattle, 1916 horses, 81, 7i5 sheep and
| lambs, nearly one hundred and five million
feet of lumber, l9S,03l bushels of grain, $780,.
| 763 bushels OF potatoes, 49O,357 pounds of but
ter, SASS tons of hay, and over one million
pounds OF copper ore. The hay imported paid
the largest duty, S2O5, 5G6i lumber, S2Oo,2l5
horses Sl56 $50; wool, S49,7Si.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

MIDDLEsEx CENTER lyceum at this place
has been well attended for the past month
in spite of cold weather and poor sleighing
Being composed mostly OF farmers and their
wives, sons and daughters 1t naturally takes
agricultural subjects for discussion most OF the
time, varied occasionally with social, moral and
political questions. The resolution that sheep
are more profitable than cows for Vermont farm
ers called out spirited debate and some useful
facts and figures 1t appears that the average
income from cows In this section the past year
has not been far from $40, while the few sheep
that are kept have afforded an income of from
50 TO 81 each Taking the work Of summering a
dairy or sheep farm into consideration the profit
is largely in favor of sheep for IA rocky, hill
states offer greater advantages than Vermont
for young people was ably argued. The mer-
It's OF Vermont were eloquently set forth by Don
l., Sawyer, W A. Chaplin, George Leland, George
S. llerrck, Leroy A. Flint and Others the de-
feots of Vermont and the advantages Of other
states were shown by William Chaplin, c. @.
Graves and George A. 1aplin, Decided by a
rising vote In favor OF other states. The cues
ton rs to the best mode of setting milk brought
out great variety of opinions; that in regard To
tobacco brought some Of the ladies to the front,
Mrs. George II. Ladd making some good points
against It's use Altogether we think this farm
ers club kind of lyceum will do more good In
our locality than the whole Board of Agrieul-
ture" and 1t costs comparatively nothing
The project for a steam mill In the highlands -
has gone over another summer, and the logs on
the mountains are being drawn mainly 10 Bill.
lings' mill although the Putnam mill gets one lot
Of live thousand feet, and one lot 4 sold To a
butter-iub manufacturer Randolph 10 be sawed
| at Wrghtsyiile. We understand that the price
Of spruce logs this year Is from 80 10 to So per
| thousand feet.