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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Business Failures.

According to the figures OF Messrs. Dun
q Co., the great reporters Of the CONNER
cial standing of the country, the failures
and total liabilities Of the last year exceed
those since the panic Of 1857, excepting 1861
and the four years of panic and depression
from 1875 to 1878 inclusive. During the
past year there was total OF 8,738, with
liabilities aggregating over s10l 100000
comparison yet more unpleasant for reflec-
ton is with the year 1881, when the list Of
failures was $3.50, and the liabilities only a
little over SSl,000,000. In looking for a
cause for this increase, Messrs. Dun & Co.
ascribe it chiefly "to the alarming extern
sion of lines of credit superinduced by an
undue anxiety to dispose of goods without
aproper investigation as to ability to pay
for them" The largest number of failures
are shown as occurring in the first three
months of the present year, when more than
one-third Of them took place. In geograpb-
ical distribution the south shows one failure
to seventy-eight in business, the Pacific
states and territories one to sixty-eight,
Canada one to seventyseven, eastern states
one to ia, middle states one to 149, and
western states one to ISL. Despite the in
creased number Of failures, due chiefly it
will be observed to specific causes rather
than TO any general embarrassment by fail
ure Of crops, suspension of industries, or
other similar causes, the mercantile agency
is most hopeful for the future. 1t enumer-
ates briefly the sources of individual and
national prosperity during the past year-s
year of unusual bounty in grain and indus
trial production-and says the legislation
of congress promises to be highly advsn.
tageous to the future ease of business In
brief the business of the country is gener
ally sound, and with bright prospects fol
| the coming year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

RoBEsoN is reported to have received a
knook.down from Hammond of Georgia in
the debate last week on the shipping bill
The New Jersey representative had read
what purported to be President Folks views
on the shipping question. Mr.. Hammond
developed the fact that Mr.. Robson had
endeavored to deceive the house by reading
the speech which was delivered by another
Polk in the house. "Was not that Polk
President Folks brother 2" inquired Mr..
Robson. Eyes, he was" responded Mr..
Hammond. ais it not possible as the pres.
ident's brother, being on the floor of the
house, he represented his views 7" asked
Mr. Robson. There were groans all over
the house. MIR. Hammond quickly replied,
"No; the presidents brother did not repre-
sent his views any more than the other
brother who is now in Jail for stealing the
funds of Tennessee represented his morals"
For once, Mr.. Robson was content TO sit
down without attempting reply.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
European Floods.

Devastating floods, caused by the sudden
melting Of snow in the Alps under contin-
uous south winds, with a simultaneous
heavy rainfall, have been prevailing in
Europe. The headwaters of the Rhine, the
Main, the Danube, the Inn, the Moldau, the
vistula, the Oder, the Elbe, the Thesis, and
the Weser were first reported rising some
time between Christmas and New Years.
Engineers and workmen were at once set to
work strengthening dikes and bridges, and,
owing to the forethought of the several gov
ernments, the inundation has not been at
tended with such great loss Of life as might
have been expected from such a widespread
calamity. A week ago at Vienna all traces OF
the Danube were lost. The river was still
rising, and the danger was so serious that
arrangements we're made TO sound alarm
bells upon any indication of the dikss Civ.
ing way. Many houses were swept away in
Badenheim, Rexheim, Morsch, and Oppau
eighty or more in some instances. Al
Frankenthal in Bavaria six thousand per
sons have been driven from their homes
and the entire plain between Mannheim and
Worms is an immense lake. Ten thousand
persons have been rendered homeless by the
floods in the districts near Worms, and they
were in danger Of starvation. The town Of
Robstadt, with the exception of the church
and houses Of the clergy, is deeply sub
merged. The water in many houses nearly
reached the roofs. In Friesenheim on the
Rhine the scene beggared description. In
Dusseldorf the market square is flooded
The Rhine at Mayence reached the height
of nineteen feet. A boat conveying passen
from Oppau to Ludwigshafen was dashed
against a tree. Thirty-five persons wer'
drowned. The railway between Genevi
and Bellegarde has been washed away
Direct railway communication with France
and Italy is interrupted. The floods ART
abating, but the period of suffering ant
misery has hardly begun. Strenuous efforti
are being made for the relief of the suffer
ers. Prince Bismarck has moved bill in
the Diet for this purpose, while private gen
erosity is not behind the government. II
this country the calamity has also awakened
active sympathy, especially among our Ger
man. American citizens. In New York they
are moving vigorously in the matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

THE ROCHESTER, ELoPEMENT. Since the publ
cation Of our last number the clipping couple have
been found at the house of David Laramie at
Willsboro, a village four miles northwest OF the
town OF Essex, New York. They were taken by
4 d. Emerson, the constable OF Rochester, aud
Crosby Martin, owner Of the horses which the
pair took in their flight. These gentlemen started
In pursuit last Sunday. They traced them to
Vergennes, and from there to Charlotte, where
It was ascertained they had spent the night at
the hotel OF Charles Mcneil, and that they had
taken the boat there at the ferry near the hotel
and crossed the lake to Essex Saturday afternoon.
Edwards pawned his silver watch to Mrs Lara
mic on the boat TO pay his and the girls fare.
They accompanied Mrs. Laramie to her house,
and boarded there until found there by Messrs
Emerson and Martin. Edwards pawned the
sleigh robe to pay their board bill and had Just
closed arrangements for selling one OF the horses
They represented on their journey that they were
married and occupied the same room every night
They were still abed when their friends arrived
They were very reluctant TO return, the mulatto
affirming that he had rather die than go back to
Rochester. But after some persuasion they were
Induced to go to Mddebury. They then returned
to Rochester where Edwards was tried before
Justice Brown for disposng OF the property, and
placed under 800 bonds for his appearance at
county court He was unable TO procure bail and
has been lodged in jail. The girl has been taken
home She expresses her determination to marry
Edwards as soon as shs becomes old enough
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Temperance In the Schools.


wAREHAM, Mass, January 8, 1888.
Bfr. Editor VIII you kindly allow me to cor
rect misapprehension that fear may result
from an Item In your report OF the late State
Teachers Association at Montpelier 1t Ia true
] mentioned, incidentally, the use OF autograph
albums as pledge-books in schools. This was on
ly one Of several methods suggested however,
and would by no means advocate Its frequent
use; many strongly oppose the pedging Of chill
drep, and, while by no means sharing their OBJ
jections, the public school, II seems TO me, Is not
the place for considering the question. There Is
30 much that can be done in the way Of teaching,
as sanitary science" the effects Of stimuants
and narcotics upon the human system, that care
must be taken not to arouse prejudices that will
hinder us in this work. The special point In the
few words was privileged to speak at Montpe-
lier was an appeal to the teachers to do, in the
line OF temperance work, each pursuing an ipdi-
vldual method, worked out by himself and for
himself, but all teaching the laws Of health and
strength, that our boys and girls may grow up
as corner-stones, polished after the similitude
OF palace" Yours truly,
ALICE NJ GUERNSEY,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

VERMONT MRRINo SHEEP BREEDERS
eighth annual meeting OF the Vermont Merino
Sheep Breeders Association was held at Middle
bury the 10th and 18th. The membership is
1920 receipts, S6,470 29 the expenses, S3,426.S6,
and cath in the treasury, So 6S4 49, The associa-
ton voted to remit the annual fees of old men,
bers; to restrict the rights OF appeal from de-
csions to members and to fix the secretarys
salary at 50, 500 President M. b. Williamson of
Cornwall and most Of the other officers were re-
elected an exception being made in the case of
the second yice-president, to which office Samuel
James of Weybrdge was chosen Remarks ON
the tariff question were made by President VIII
Hanson, Secretary Chapman, Colonel J. B. Mead
and others; and other addresses were made by
L. W Peet Of Cornwall and +, Ii. Harrington OF
Brandon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

RANDOLPH NORMAL ScHooL.-The following are
some OF the statistics in regard to the school for
the past term Number Of different stu dents In
attendance, $780, number OF students, fall quarter,
1855; number OF Students winter quarter, 100;
number of Vermont towns represented, IS; num-
Der OF Vermont counties represented 10; as well
as several from other states number In gradual
ing classes, 10; average age OF graduates, 20
years; average number of weeks OF school. 40,
An additional teacher Is to be engaged for
another term, as the attendance promises TO be
unusually large.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

-" He who is ready to buy up his enemies
will never want a supply of them" 1t is cheaper
to buy true friend In Kidney-Wort who will
drive away those miserable enemies a torpid
liver, constipation, diabetes piles, diseased kid
news and bowels. This remedy is now prepared
In liquid as well as In dry form,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

ARE you bilious2 Try the remedy that cured
Mrs. Clement of Franklin, N. H.-Hood's sarsa-
parilla, made In Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The annual statements of none of the
great financial institutions of the country are
looked for or read with more interest than
those of the Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York 1t has an army of policy
holders and its operations are on so grand a
scale that its influence is felt throughout
every State and Territory in the Union. Its
transactions far exceed in magnitude those of
any other Life Insurance company in the
world, and they are constantly becoming
larger When the limit will be reached no
one can say but seemingly not while the same
intelligence in arrangements is displayed as
has characterized the company since its foun-
dation. The exhibit of the business OF the
Mutual Life for 1882 printed in another col
umn shows nearly sos. OOO,OD assets. paid
policy holders during the last year more than
sl4, SOC, 900, surplus over Sl2,0O0,OoO, IN
come over Sl7. 900. 900 and insurance out
standing over 1929 200, 900; in other words,
although the company has materially reduced
its premium rates, it has increased in strength
and volume Of busiress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12
FAIRFIELD.

Since the reconstruction Of the mill last
April, when they put in two new steel boilers
of S5-horse power each, the Kennebec Franz
ing Company at Fairfield has done larger
amount of business than ever before in the
same length of time. They now have first
class facilities for framing and making all
kinds of finish by machinery, the demand for
which seems to be fully up to their capacity
for furnishing. Their sales average over
so, 900 per month, and their monthly pay
roll amounts to about 1000. From build
ers and contractors everywhere there comes
the same report, as to the thoroughncss of
work and careful attention to detail, so that
frame after frame is sent out without an error
in any part, something almost impossible
when such work is done by hand. This can
only be accounted for bv the fact that the
men employed are nearly all skilled mechan-
ics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

As usual. the Connecticut Mutual comes
out at the end of the year with flying colors.
The annual record of this company has been
so good during its long and useful existence
that its managers might well be allowed to
rest little from their labors. But President
Greene and Secretary Taylor are never salts
fed with the past achievements of their in
stitutlon. They are always striving to i'm
prove upon their previous excellent reports.
This year they have done il again. All the
figures except those of losses have rolled up
wonderfully in 1882. The balance of net as
sets is now $50, l72,3.l The profit item un
der this head is sl55,s53 The surplus by the
New York standard is SC, $50, 900. showing an
increase of nearly 100000. Stamp mills in
California or Colorado are cleaned up very
carefully once in while for the stray gold
lying around loose. The managers of the
Connecticut Mutual frequently make the same
rigid examinations of their business in order
that no money NAV be lost. Their extreme
care in looking after details now enables them
10 report the gratifying fact Net premiums
is course Of collection NONE" This is
only one of the many evidences IF the eau
tious and energetic control which has given
the company its proud position in the land. A
course so wise is also consistent with the
greatest economy. The Connecticut Mutual
accomplishes its remarkable results with the
least cost for good and effective work. Last
year it succeeded in reducing the ratio of ex-
pense of management to receipts to the low
figure of S.15 per cent With this significant
item well lodged in the minds of reade rs, the
Thirty-seventh Annual Statement of the Con-
necticut Mutual may be left to complete the
telling of its own story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Almost every day something turns up to
remind the citizens of Augusta of the i'm
mense business which their fellow -townsman
Mr.. f. c. Allen has been and is doing. We
learn that Mr.. Allen pail for postage during
the year 1882 the large sum of Sl04, 42l &c
This sum would pay the postage on 3, $50, 70s
letters at three cents apiece. This is un
doubtedly the largest amount of postage
paid by any individual or firm in the United
States if not in the world, and is most
ssbstantial evidence that Mr.. Allen is doing
prosperous and Increasing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The democrats, As has been their custom
lot quarter of century, are connecting
schemes to overthrow the republican party
In this State. They issue proclamation after
Proclamation inviting their voters to club to
ulshef and set down hard on the republicans.
Now Il appears that the democratic members
q the legislature have just held meeting in
his city and decided to issue an address to the
Union voters of the State, urging them to hold
their respective organizations and then work
together for their common welfare and make
esitain the overthrow Of the republican party
N this state in the coming spring elections"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Az the midnight hour approaches the
telephone seems to have peculiar trick of
it. own. There appears to be great difficulty
In connecting with the central Office. One
night recently we tried to connect for more
than Is minutes and were finally obliged to
give up in despair This state of things
seems strange when we consider that a night
operator is supposed to be stationed at the
central office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Saturday the funeral Of Mr.. Edward A.
Hanks was held at his late residence on the
Bangor road. Rev. A. G.. White conducted
the services. The floral offerings were very
profuse and elegant. The former and pres
ent members Of the Capital Guards to the
number of 40 were in attendance. No mem
ber Of the guards was more beloved or re-
spected by his comrades than was Lieut..
Hanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12
Augusta ha. little girl whose pluck ar

Augusta has little girl whose pluck and
perseverance deserves special mention. This
y little Gertie Blackington, IL years of age.
vno resides on the east side, mile from
reulngilrs Corner. She attends school at
ne Corner. One morning recently the roads
wNe piled high with drifts, 90 As to be we'll
~ inpassable. Many of the scholars for
Mn reason were obliged to stay at home.
nes y nine o'clock approached, Gertie, much
70 tAe school-house yard on pair Of snow
eee having travelled the entire distance
home on them, the deep snow and drifts
Mt 20 hindrance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Mr.. Frank Gushing who has been employed
as clerk in the Treasurers Office at the Insane
Hospital has resigned his position there and
will enter the Maine Medical School at Bruins
wick where he will remain one year After
wards he proposes to enter medical school
in New York city. Mr.. cushing has won
hosts of friends in this city, who will regret
his departure from Augusta. May he meet
with success in his future career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12
A General Stampede.

Never was such rush made for any Drug
Store as is now at Kinsman's for Trlai
Bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs, and Colds. All persons
affected with Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness. Severe Coughs or any affection OF the
Throat and Lungs, can get Trial Bottle OF
This great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store. Janl-T"e'o"N"i"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The following officers of Augusta Lodge
GO, l. 0. G. T., were installed for the present
quarter, Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th, 1883
Griffith, W. V. T.; II. w. Gould, w. X. S.
William Osley, W. F. s Martha Rumney,
W. c.; Joseph Rumney, w. NJ: Ru.l Nc
Farlahd, w. T.; Herbert G. Griffith, W. /.
g.; Chas Diplock, W. o. G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

NNHChas. jenkins. at his fish market, op-
posite the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans at 20 cts: an assort-
ment of canned fish, Holsters, and fresh
and corned fish of all kinds. His goods
cannot be excelled for freshness and good
oualirv. janl5ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The Boston Herald says The new COM
mander of the Grand Army in the Maine
department, Capt. f. NJ. Shaw of Lisbon, is
a member of the present legislature and one
of the rising men of the State. The senior
vice commander, X. X. Galley of Portland,
is,-well, he is Dick Galley, and that is
enough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

New machinery is arriving for the Edwards
Manufacturing Co.. nearly every day. A
new slasher, costing 81 800 and two spoilers
have just been put in, and 100 cards are now
being set up in the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

A dispatch was received in this city yester-
day announcing the death in Philadelphia on
that day of Mrs. Lewis ID. Moore, formerly
of Augusta. Mrs. Moore wa. about 6S years
of age. and the cause OF her death was ty
phoid pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The ceiling Of Mr. A. II. Chadbourn's well
arranged .tonsorial parlor. has just been
handsomely ornam ented with decorative pa
per. Mr.. Elisha Blackwell did the job,
for which he deserves much credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

well-known physician of this city drove
down street one day last week and, leaving
his horse standing by the sidewalk, got out
and entered store. Just opposite where the
team stool another NJ. ID. had an office. The
latter physician, stepping out of his office and
imagining that the team aforementioned was
his own, got into the sleigh and drove off at a
brisk pace. just at this time, however, the
first-nan ned doctor, perceiving that his team
was moving off with driver, came rushing
out of the store and at the top of his voice
shouted ''fIoss thief and 'Stop Thief" A
crowd gathered, and the mistaken doctor be-
ing followed up was stopped in his career and
the team restored to its rightful owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

1t is now believed that the legislature will
adjourn over some 10 days towards the last
of the session to give time for the incorpor-
ating of the laws passed this session, into
Judge GOddard's revision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

DIR. o. Fitzgerald. Clairvoyant Physi-
and Surgeon, by request will visit An
~ ~ q "wednesday, Feb. IA, remaining one
eeay, and examine all who may call on
y. ne Of charge, 1t Cony House. Will
~ visit Gardiner. At johnson House, on
.oey, Feb. 18th. DR.. Fitzgerald 10
- with remarkable success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

One of the best indications that March will
prove to be mild and springlike month is
the fact that vennor predicts that March will
be q "terrible" month for storms and gener-
ally of wintry character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The American Express Co. have leased
the right commencing today to run an ex-
press over the Bridgton & Saco narrow
gauge railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Efforts are being made by Waldo county
grangers to have the next annual session of
the State Grange held at Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Judge Andrews procured boarding place
for Quincy Halves. Jack Dorsey and Barney
Doom, three chronic tramps, at the Jail, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

The Grand Lodge of Maine Knights of
Honor will meet at Masonic Hall, Augusta,
on Wednesday, Feb. 2lst at $50 p. NJ, and
hold its sixth annual session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12
The audacity and brass possessed by Il

The audacity and brass possessed by the
two shop lifting girls on Cushnoc Heights
has seldom been equalled. These girls one
dav went into Hersey's shoe store and pur-
Joined pair of slippers. They then pro-
ceeded to and entered the waiting room at the
depot, where one of them tried on the shoes
Finding them too small, they returned to the
same shoe dealers, exhibited the slippers, and
told Mr.. II. that thei- aunt had purchased the
goods there and not being fit had sent them
back to be exchanged for little larger pair
TIL. dealer examined his stock and finally
gave the girls pair worth more money 'hA''
the ones brought back. They went nome
with these in triumph and Mr.. Hersey saw no
more of them. The question now is did the
Urls steal the last pair of slippers or not!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Mr.. George II. Brickett is attending a
course of medical lectures at the Brunswick
medical school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Little Corinne and her "Merrie Makers
will appear in Granite Hall, February 22d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-12

Mr.. Winfield S. Choate has been reappoi"'
ed A Commissioner for Massachusetts ~ Au-
eu,ts. Mr.. Choate's commission pears 'ie
signature Of Benz. F. Butler.