Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-15

graved. The vignette portrait OF Webster, which
is printed upon It, is coarsey done and the nose
and lips are represented as large and heavy The
imprint on the bill is also imperfect.
ALICE STOKES and her alleged " brother " have
been traced to Canada, whittier Sheriff Sulloway
went to interview them. He found both had been
arrested and put In Sherbrooke jail. Alice con-
cluded to take her chances of trial in Vermont,
aud so returned with Mr. Suloway and is now in
the Jail ut st. Johnsbury In company with her
esteemed parent" Most OF the wearing apparel
which she borrowed OF Mrs Ryder, in which to
have her plot graph taken, was found upon her.
AN adjourned term OF the United States court
was held at Rutland on the 18th, Hon. Hoyt II.
Wheeler presiding. Opinions we're read by Judge
Wheeler in the cases Of Nicholas L. Paine rs.
Central Vermont railroad company, in which
judgment for defendant was rendered, and in d.
w. Dudley u.s. Lqmoe County National bank.
In the latter the motion for new trial Is over
ruled and judgment on the verdict (for PLAINTIFF
ordered to be entered Stay of execution for ten
days was granted on application of defendants
counsel.
The ride to Waterbury and the supper which
was planned frr several evenings since but post
poned, took place Wednesday evening. The party
consisted of Speaker Martin, Hon Joseph Battell,
Messrs. Robert Roberts, George w. Wales, C. d.
Houghton, c. H. Heaton, Colonel and Mrs.
Hooker, Mr.. and Mrs Fiske of Grand Isle, Mrs.
DIR. Marshall of Burlington, Misses Jessie Dewey,
Carrie Ellis, Hattie Fisher, - Colby and Mary
Dewey. Several others were invited but were
unable to attend. The party left about eight,
enjoyed a very pleasant time, and returned about
two o'clock
The Billings Post OF Montana of Oct. rs con-
tains the ground plan and description of the church
that the Hon Frederick Billings OF Woodstock is
building there The church is located on one of
the most desirable lots OF the town-a lot which
was a gift from the town to the Congregational
society, is from its description worthy of the gen.
tleman who causes it to be built "This edfce,"
says the Post, lis one Of the numerous muniicent
gifts of MIR. Billings after whom the town is
named" A temporary church has already been
built at an expense of nearly $1,000, which, when
the larger ediice is ready, will be converted into
parsonage. Mr. Billings has lately made a
visit to Billings where he was received with every
mark of respect.
THE music loving people OF this community
will not be unmndful OF the grand concertby the
celebrated Beethoven club of Boston, at Cap
ital Hall this evening. This association is
now made up of the following artists Chas N.
Allen, VIOLIN d. Henry Suck, violin and viole
darmour Carl Meisel, VIOLA Wulf Fries, violon-
cello; Augustus Ellis, contra basso; G. B. Van
Santvord flute, assisted by Mrs. Humphrey
Allen, Bostons favorite soprano. A fine pro-
gramme of eleven numbers insuies musical en-
,,o1
favor this company has been secured for an eve
ming here They have in former times played to
large and delighted audiences in Montpelier and
will OF course have that privilege again this even
ing. Tickets now on sale at Phnney's.
As Speaker Martin and Mr.. C. D. Houghton OF
Stamford were returning from Waterbury Satur-
day evening they met with an accident which
might have resulted very seriously, but which
was fortunately attended with only financial loss
They started out with lantern, but this was soon
blown ont and the evening was so dark that they
were unable to see the road, When about half a
mile this side of the village their horses left the
track and they were precipitated down EN-
bankment several feet high. Their escape from
personal injury is most remarkable, as nothing
more serious than slight bruise was received.
Oub VI lut IpIsts was NOuslutIuDly sCdIItu anu
one of the bugges was very badly demolished.
They were obliged to walk back to Waterbury
and take the night train for Montpelier.
BARRE ENTERPRISE: "We heard a good story
the other day which illustrates the character and
standing of Vermont legislators, and how they
sometimes vote for appearance. Some years ago
Bert Bishop kept the hotel in Montpelier now
known as Bishop Hotel One day during the
| session Bert happened up to the state house, and
going into representatives hall, vote was being
taken on some important temperance question.
As the roll was called Bert noticed that every
one of his boarders voted in favor of it. When
these same men came down to tea, they repaired
to the private bar and called for their evening
dram as usual. But Bert had seen too much.
| Quietly drawing himself back he thus addressed
| them; Gentlemen, you must drink as you vote.
was at the state house this afternoon and heard
you vote in favor of a temperance measure, and
you cannot have drop OF liquor at this bar 80