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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07
The Revenue Bill.

Mr.. Tinkham Of the Freeman has discovered
that the Hooker revenue bill is all wrong.
With characteristic modesty, he has been
waiting to give some other journal a chance
to make this discovery and to have prece-
dencein announcing it to the public. No one
else coming TO the front TO claim the honor,
he diffidently rises in his place in the agrl-
cultural columns Of the above paper and
takes IL himself He thinks the law is es-
pecially unjust toward the railways. "a
road, )" he says, doing business Of $4,000
per mile may be doing a more profitable
business, and is, Of course, more valuable
property in comparison with its cost than a
road which does $4,000 per mile" The
former, he shows, is taxed two per cent on
its gross earnings, while the latter is SINH
larly taxed on $4,000 and at rate one
per cent higher for each additional 81, 900
Of gross receipts. 1.-THE profits of a rail.
road" he continues, tor any other business
are by no means certain to be In the same
proportion as its gross receipts, and, Of
course, the property is Of more or less value
according to Its net receipts or profits" All
true enough, no doubt; but IL is difficult to
see in what essential particular Mr.. Tink-
hams hypothetical railways differ from
two farms whose acreage and productive.
ness may vary just as his railroads differ.
The larger farm, in the ordinary course of
things, would be listed the higher and pay
the larger tax, although the smaller farm
"msy be doing more profitable business I"
By graduated scale Of rates the Hooker bill
seeks to reach the additional value or in.
crease Of railway property which larger re.
ceipts imply. There seems to be no greater
injustice to the railway than to the farmer.
Assessing for taxation is not an exact sci.
ence The revenue law, no more than its
elder brother, the listing law, is free from
faults. Perfection in either is unattainable.
Each aims to do justice to the people, and
we believe the agricultural editor of the
Freeman has failed to convince his readers
that the revenue act, either as it affects rail-
ways or any other corporations, exceeds in
inequitableness the listing acts under which
the farmers were paying taxes while cor
porations were paying none or the amended
act under which for two years to come they
will be taxed. Inequity in either is not de-
signed. If it exists it is because perfect
adjustment Of "the burdens of taxation is
impossible.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

BETHRL-H w. Tewksbury delivered his popu-
lar lecture, Two Prevalent Mistakes" at Will
sons hall last Monday evening The net proceeds
for the benefit Of Grand Army Post. E. Friday the
I'd was warm and spriDglike with mercury at fifty
degrees above zero In the middle OF the day. and
even the cawing Of the crows was welcome
sound after an absence of about three months
The village school closed on Saturday the 80,
and In the evening there was an exhibition by
the scholars, consisting of declarations, tableauI,
Rotations and singing. The whole performance
reflected great credit on the teachers, Mr. T. E.
Chaplin, Miss Ada Smith and Miss Carrie Curtis,
and, although every scholar seemingly acted his
part perfectly, we hope 1t will not seem inyidous II
we mention Closson Gilbert, aged twelve years,
who brought down the house with his mastery
argument against the T" Poor Chinaman," and
also the singing by Carrie and Josie Heath. aged
eight and ten years respectively. DR.. Twom-
bly,, the successful chiropodist Is here for a few
days. Now Is the tin to be relieved of your
corns and bunions He does II like charm with
out pain to the patient. AT the tannery the
workmen are turning out eighty sides OF leathe
every day. and 1t is said that the works are to be
enlarged In the spring 30 that the days work will
be one hundred sides at least. E. The business at
this station IL large and constantly ncreas sing, as
will be seen by the following figures: The tonnage
for tho six months ending December 81, 1882 was
3,2S4-an increase OF S95 tons for the same months
In 1881
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

STowE.-Quarterly meeting services will be held
at the Methodist church Sunday morning, March
18th. Rev. Mr. Cushman from Waterbury Cen.
tire will be present to preach. 1t is expected he
and Rev. Mr.. johnson from Waterbury street
will hold missionary service In the evening
Mrs. Speare from Amherst, Mass, has been
spending week at her fathers, In this town
She returned home last Saturday.. DR.. Vince
lock OF Waterbury Is to give an entertainment,
consisting OF panoramic views, In this place the
evening Of the 7th. b. o Shaw and wife after
selling their farm, have moved to the village.
They will make 1t their home at Mrs. Kelley =
Iowa where their children reside. II they con-
clude to make the west their permanent home,
Stowe will lose two most excellent people -. The
Waterbury club are to present the drama, %
Social Glass, at the vestry Of Unity church Sat
uIday evening OF this week. This play Ia spoken
OF very highly, and any one attending II will un-
doubtedly be amply repaid There was rare
occurrence at the residence OF Mr.. Joseph Church
Ill last Wednesday evening In the form OF a
golden wedding. Such case 30 seldom happens
that 1t should always be celebrated In some man.
ner The elderly couple were presented with
numerous useful gifts by their friends, :. As Mr..
and Mrs. C., NJ Watts and Mrs A. ii. Slayton
were returning from the village Thursday eve
ming, while attempting to pass loaded team
near T. A. Straw's grist mill, the sleigh ran
some one altogether too far In the road, and,
being covered with snow, was not seen. In some
way, while trying TO save herself. Mrs, Slayton
was thrown upon the ground In such manner as
to severely injure her shoulder. Drs Ide and
James were called In attendance and they pro-
nounced her arm TO be broken about three inches
below the shoulder joint
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

Mr.. EDMuSDs was elected president of
the senate on Saturday and briefly thanked
that body for the honor. 1t is given out
that he will resign the office in December
and that Mr.. Anthony, who will then begin
a new senatorial term, will be elected to
the office. No Vermonter, however grateful
for the honor bestowed upon their distin.
guished senator, would wish to see him
shelved in the chair Of the presiding officer.
For him, and for the nation, the post of
honor and Of greatest usefulness is the fore
most place on the floor of the senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

SENATOR TABOR Of Colorado has made
himself famous, although his term as sen,
ator only began on the LIST of February and
ends on the 4th Of March. His maiden
speech is reported to have been the state
ment that on the question under discussion
he was paired with the gentleman from
Hampton, Mr.. South Carolina. But he
has won his greatest glory from his princely
night shirts. They are said TO be worth
1850 each,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

NORTH THETFoRD Rev, Mr.. Todd gave very
good discourse last Sabbath, although suffering
from the effects OF a cold, -. The steam mill
commenced work last Monday, but, owing TO some
damage brought about while keeping steam up.
work has been stopped until 1t can be repaired
George o. Carpenter, formerly OF this place
was married "A week ago last Thursday, the lady
being Miss Nellie S Ball OF Boston, and reports
come Of the marriage OF other boys who have
gone from this place, At last we have dress
maker In our place, for which we are truly CRATE.
ful-a Miss Miller from Woodstock She has
opened a shop at the hotel where she is prepared
To do all kinds Of work In that line She will
also sow In families II preferred .. The sick
people are doing well, with but one or two en-
ssptioDs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

MDDLFsEx.-Elijah Somers has sold his farm
at the Center to Mr. Comstock Of Huntington,
including stock and tools, for 81, 900, taking In
exchange house and lot In Huntington village
at $500 TO which place he is now moving Sorry
10 lose 30 good townsman as Mr. SOmers has
proved 70 be. Justin b. Hills has sold his
Si35, The members OF the Middlssex Center
lyceum give a free dramatic entertainment on
Wednesday evening Of this week ~. % M. link
ham, Esq. OF Pumfret, gave his lecture upon
reading, illustrated with examples, In the church
at the village ON Tuesday evening Of last week
The attendance was not as large as the entertain
ment deserved, but all who did attend en- joyed a
rich treat. The lecture was good and the sx-
amples were finely rendered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

WEST RAsDoLPH-G. P. Hardy has returned
from Boston with large line OF new goods. -.
N. c. Snow has lately completed some fine crayon
portraits. The cadets OF Mortified will play
the :" Spy OF Atlanta " In Du Bots & Gays hall
next Saturday night. There are thirty-fiye ac
tors. The series OF singing-schools held the
past winter under the direction OF Charles ii,
Bigelow OF Brookfeld closed on Thursday even
ing with concert at Du Bots & Gays hall. A
good number were In attendance and the amount
realized paid all expenses, .,.A very successful
term OF school closed on Friday with an exhibit
tion in the evening by pupils Of the first class In
each OF the lower rooms OF our graded school
A larger number were in attendance than usual,
the receipts at the door being about S35 West
Randolph Ia an especially favored village In edu-
cational advantages Our citizens are enabled
to give their children good preliminary educa-
ton. We have good corps Of teachers ard
claim TO have one OF the best Of schools Our
nearness to Randolph State Normal school en-
ables those who wish to teach either In our com
mon or higher grades OF school to pursue their
studies under the best Of teachers the state
affords and with a thoroughness that no other
than normal school can give and at slight ex-
pense, Our taxes are very light with no debt 20
speak OF. Is 1t any wonder tenements are so
scarce?. Principal A. l.. Hardy went to Boston
on Monday. lie expects To be absent the larger
part OF the vacation. The plano used at the
concert got somewhat damaged In It's ride down
the stairs and out to the sidewalk
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

MoRRIsvILLE.-N. l.. Smith, formerly OF the
Nelcs and Citizen office, has purchased an inter
est in the Vermont Sentry at Swanton -. Green
Mountain Lodge, No. %, Independent Order OF
Good Ifmplars, are making preparations tn pre-.
sent the drama " Little Brown Jug" The
Union Temperance meeting held at the Congrega.
nonsl vestry on Sunday evening, resulted 10 a
good many hits " back and forth which caused
considerable friction. Remarks were made by
Reys Bushee and Wedgeworth, S. A. Howard
d W Tenney, 7. X. Gleed, G. W. Fitch, S. A.
Wallace and A. A. Niles Several have suggested
that, II these meetings are to continue to be such
occasions OF unpleasant haraDgues, that some
other evening than Sunday would be more
proper time of meeting. The Congregational
young people spent very pleasant evening with
Mr and Mrs: +: II. Garner on Friday last. -, The
Spiritnalist Ladies Society met with Mrs f. H.
Shaw on Thursday. The Congregational ladies
furnished warm dinner at their yestry on Tuesday,
March meeting day, which was well patronlzed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

BRADFORD Among the visitors in town last
week were DR.. W. L. Paine Rev C H. Waller
and Rev. W. l. Todd 80. Winshlp & Co. seem 10
have the remnants from the fire pretty well as
sorted. They make big pile OF iron, but the
quarter part OF II ia practically worthless The
woodpies are about all procured and the cheer
full sound OF the saw is heard in all parts OF the
village The knowing ones say that wood savers
are unusually plenty this year. North Plain
has been somewhat afflicted during the past three
weeks with fever winter cholera, severe colds
and touch OF pneumonia, the people have had
all that they cared to attend to- All the sick In
that neighborhood are at present reported as con-
yalescent Mrs Mary Chamberlin is seriously
III with pneumonia H. Peters returned
Saturday after an absence Of two months IL
week in good spirits.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

WArTsF. lido. NJ. Tinkham OF Pomfret de-
iiyered a lecture on Reading In the vestry OF the
Congregational church last Monday evening. Mr.
Tnkham Is fine reader, and has the faculty of
holding the close attention OF his audience by his
power OF initiating the different characters rep.
resented In his illustrations OF reading. "Tie
boys composition on the hem" gave the au al
enee time TO laugh while Little Bareface" gave
them time TO be sober. Mr.. Joel Foster and
Mrs Campbell, widow OF the late J. s Campbell,
are very sick. The temperance NEE ting last
Wednesday evening was well attended and in
teresting speeches were made by Revs Taplin
and Robinson Messrs. c. Y, Josln, @. o. Boyce,
Pllny Carroll, A. Clark and others
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

WoLcoIT.-O. +. Crowell has moved toAlhany.
Clarence Putnam has taken possession OF the D.
T. Crowell fsrm.....C. c. Fisher has rented his
farm to John Burbank for one wear, and William
Robbins, who has occupied the Fisher for the past
four years, has moved to the Webster farm
!. j. Burnell moves to Craftsbury this week. 81. +.
Dana Hutchins has hired out Al Boyington and
has moved into the Sheldon house. II. W.
Camp, who lost his buildings by fire some two
IS. 4. Fife, one Of our enterpri.ips merebapts
Is very sick with erysipelas In the head . DR..
Bckford, who forged his father-in-aw's name
and obtained money on the note some eight
months since, has sRain come to gref-this time
for breaking omen a letter belonging to Mrs. W. A
Chase containing money. He has been arrested
and taken to Burlington. :. Baxter Burnell, for
merry with Nj Noyes, Burlington, is now travel
ing for Walker & Co., Portland, Maine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

NEwBURY.-Mr. John Atwood died Of pueumo-
mia last Saturday. lie had been in his usual
health until few days OF his death Mr.. At
the Methodist church, a most excellent citizen
and will be greatly missed In the community.
The Congregational church was discovered 10
be on fire last Sabbath about the time of the
closing exercises OF The forenoon service The
bell was ruDg and a large number copgregated in
short time. By earnest efforts the flames were
subdued and the fire extinguished so that even
ing services were holden. By excitement and
over-exertion Mr.. seph Atkinson was stricken
morning. The damage was about 500 M
and Mrs Campbell are visiting in Tunbridge
among relatives. The lecture given by Henry
W. Tewksbury at the seminary hall last Thurs
day was spoken highly Of by all who heard it,
several OF the students at the seminary are hav-
ing severe colds and are unable to atterd recita-
tions. Mr.. Frank Prescott OF Lowell, Mass, is
stopping in town for few days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

RASDoLPH.-E d. Carpenter has rented his
farm to N. g. Hart The singing-schoo was on
Thursday evening Of last week. The fesiya
under the auspices OF the Congregational soc.
ETY., In the town hall, Friday evening, was
success There was n large number In at
tendance and the net proceeds were about STAG
The new mechanics band OF West Randolph fur
nished music, An excellent supper was served
fancy table offered many attractions The
closed on account OF the snow. Miss Mary p.
Murphy, who has been teaching at Island Pond,
Is al home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

MoRETowS The upper school closed with an
oral examination last week. The prize In arith.
metc was won by Emma NJ. Freeman In PEN
manship the lists OF words were sent away for
decision and the prizes copies of Gsskills Com.
nendium) were awarded to Lola L. Spaudng and
udin 7. Child, while the graceful writing OF
Genie l.. Boyce received honorable mention
-. Mr.. o NJ. Tinkham OF North Pomfret deliv-
cred lecture on reading in the, town hall, Feb
rrnary 2S, TO an appreciatve though not large au-
dience His remarks were sensible and the illus.
tratiops apt. We quite agree with him as to
teaching by the WORD method" 1t is the way
for beginners. Mr. Tinkbam is an excellent
reader and carries his audience with him. While
all the selections were well read and very natu-
raj, that of " Little Barbara" deserves espe ella,
mention. The simply told story of the little
sister, faithful unto DEATH" brought tears into
many eyes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

WASHINGTON. The ladies' social circle con.
nected with the Universalist church in this place
Is TO give an entertainment ut SINNERS hall on
Thursday evening 1t is understood that the
young people are to appear in masquerade cos
tune, while coffee ice cream, lemonade and other
luxnres will be provided for the company at
low rate. An enjoyable evening is anticipated,
the details OF which will be duly reported by
your correspondent. MIR. James Newman is
about to remove to Barre and purchases residence
In connection with his sou-n-law, Mr.. H)dgman
OF Ely. DIR. Charles New comb, who has pur-
chased the residence and practice Of Dr. Scrbner
TOOK possession OF the place on the lat inst Dr.
ScTibner has not decided where he will perma-
nently settle. The ladies mite society Of the
universalist church met at Mrs. A. II Peppers
on wednesday last. The horse belonging to
General Stephen Thomas, driven by Luther New
comb, WAS quite severely hurt on Sunday by the
breaking OF one the shafts OF the sleigh which
had become fastened In a snowdrift no one hurt
but the horse, and that not seriously. . Rev. Mr.
Greene the Universalist pastor, gave an interest
ing lecture on THE Bible" Sunday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

GAYsvIlLE AND STocKBRiDGE -Mr Vails ser
mon last Sunday, which he preached In exchange
with MIR, Poland, Is well spoken Of The oys-
ter supper at the yestIy OF the Stony Brook
church was well attended. THE Ladies' Aid
Society OF Gaysville Methodist Episcopal church
will hold u pop corn and butternut festival next
Wednesday evening, March 7.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

FEAR NoT.-Al kidney and urinary COM
plants, especially Brght's disease, diabetes and
liver troubles, Hop BitIers will surely and last
ingly cure. Cases exactly like your own have
been cured In your own neighbofhood. and yml
can find reliable proof at home OF what Hop Bit
tors has and can do.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

COMPARE the dose aud quantity of Hoods Sar-
saparilla and you have conclusive proof OF it's SUI
perior strength and cheapness. Try it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

ENSIGN HUNT and the Jeanette survivors have
arrived at 81. Petersburg.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

MARsBFIELD. "A. T. Woodcook had the mis-
fortune to lose his left thumb last week. It COM
ing In contact with circular saw with which he
was saving wood. ID. b Wooster, having sold
his farm, moves to Mortified this week j. f.
Sanborn goes with a load of household goods for
him. Promenade concert at Meader's hall this
week Saturday evening. 1t will probably be the
last one OF the season. Several are on the sick
lit, the result OF changeable weather and severe
colds. The band enjoyed last week very much,
taking in the masquerade at Plsinfield on Tues
day evening, the ice cream festival at home
wednesday evening, the drama above the
Clouds at Cabot Thursday and Friday evenings
and promenade at Plainfield Saturday evening.
.,;..Rev Mr.. Bartlett Of Barre preached in ex-
change with Rev. c. II. Farnsworth last Sunday
and delive ed a temperance address in the even
ing. Mr. Bartlett Is always a welcome exchange
to our people. The ladies Of the Universalist
society hold sociable at the house of Daniel
Smith next Thursday. They hold their annual
supper At the vestry Of their church on the 18th
ihere Will be some entertainment on the stage
and supper will be furnished at twenty-fi cents
per couple. Admission to hall, five cents
Carrie +. Packer, who has been sick all winter,
10 able ~ set up some portion Of the day.
Alonzo Hopkins, superintendent OF the Methodist
Episcopal Sabbath-scholl, IL proud OF his little
singers, having about twenty in number Go
and hear them sing each Sunday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07

.ANoTntR plot to Assas.inais the GEAR has been
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-07
Barre Items.

The people OF the Congregational society In this
place made their former pastor, Rev l.. Tenney,
and vile donation visit Saturday afternoon,
February 24th, and left az tokens Of good will
some sixty dollars In money and some other
articles OF value The item last week In regard
to the Illness Of Mrs. French was a msubder-
standing. 1t was Mrs. Chamberin who lives
with her daughter, 0rlana Chamberlin, and ls
mother OF Nathaniel Chamberlin Mrs French
Is very well for an old ladv... The lecture OF
Scion e. Carpenter at the town hall last Wednes-
gay evening was very interesting and well worth
mrtenIng 70, bnt was very poorly patronized ...
mls4 Eleanor Flint Is teaching select school in
the village this spring. It commenced Monday
&C. N. Barber II to move on to the farm where
his wife's mother MRS. Jackson Bancroft) lives
ana carry on the place this year. Clarence
father, Cyrus Barber. and take Charley's place on
the home hrm.. Old Mrs Chamberlin, mem
TONED IN another Item, died Thursday morning
and the funeral was at the house Of her daugh-
ter, urlana Chamberlin, Saturday afternoon. -.
1.-The farm known as the Royal Gale farm was
sold at anction Thursday, March LIST, being bid
oil at "a $50 by Mr. Pratt OF Berlin, as we under
stand There was an auction OF harnesses and
WHIPS on the street Thursday. but sales were slow
and low and the parties got disguised and hacked
up their goods and left about three r. M....
Green Mountain Council Of tho ROYAL Arcanum
vas Installed last Wednesday evening by L II
bigelow, deputy grand regent from Charlestown,
Mas There were sixteen charter members and
The following officers were duly installed: W T.
scott, regent; j. NJ Taft, vice regent: S. L Gates
orator. III o. Worthen, past regent; Homer Fits,
secretary; o. G. Sheplee. collector; J. Is. Cham.
berlin, treasurer; Frank Britan chaplain; W. r.
Durkee, guide; II. J. Thving, warden; J. L
Leonard SENTRY. Freeman Ciley has bought
OF Mrs Nathaniel Wilson building lot south of
her residence, paying $500 for that and an old
honse that he is repairing and will live In for a
while: The winter term Of Barre Academy
closed last Thnrsday evening with the following
exercises by the junior class
The Falcon OF slrferderieo. Nellie Hunt barre
The Tower Of st. Michaes. Leon Dodge Berlin
fyrpmus and Thsbe. -, ,,.'..'... Atnv Gale parre
me wreck Of Rlvernouth Florence Howard washr gnn
spurious 10 the ENJOYS Of Rome. Button Webster Barre
Inc wreck OF the Hesperus Alice Walker willamstown
Francis Holden Wakefield.
Laura furfier Barre.
me MutueTrrs Secret Frank Walker willis msiown.
ipussalnt onyfrinTe Charles Holden Waitsheld.
me second setets Yettie Clark Barre.
The class did well, and gave good promise TO aus.
tain the former reputation OF the school