The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-06-04

came from all parts of the county and many
from an even greater distance. The enthu-
siasm manifested was no less than usual,
though this was Mr.. Thompson's third appear
ance In this place. The support was excellent
and the orchestra was an additional valuable
attraction. The selections were heartily en-
cored and were well performed.
AS ]. W. F. washburne was entering his
yard, about half-past eleven o'clock on Friday |
night. he saw strange object crouching under |
the stting-room window. He stepped aside to |
discover It's nature and found a man hiding |
there for some purpose known only to him |
self. Mr.. Washburne took the liberty to inform |
him, in forcible language, that he was thief, |
and informally requested him to git" With |
out questioning Mr.. Washburne's right to make |
such q request, the fellow jumped up and ran.
Mr. Washburne gave chase and followed him |
around Denis Lanes corner, where he lost |
sight of him. Not being armed and fearing
that the pursued might be, or that he might !
run into an ambush OF robbers, Mr.. Washburne
gave up the chase and returned calmly to his
habitaton.
A MOST disgraceful row occurred short
time after the close of the ceremo MES on Me-
mortal day. A dozen or fifteen drunken fellows
began quarrel on Main street, and at last
worked around to the Union house barn, where
they indulged in go-as-you-please knock
down. Teeth were knocked out, faces and
bodies bruised and a quantity Of blood spilled.
Policeman c. K. Bagley who happened to be
the only officer in the vicinity, attempted to
quell the disturbance and seized william Cay
hue, who was one Of the most pugnacous of the
gang. Bagley was set upon by the crowd and
badly punished before assistance came, but
clung to his man, and finally succeeded, with
the help Of three or four Others in carrying
him off to jail. Cayhue was released on Satur-
day on payment of the usual fine and COSTS
NEXT Sunday, Childrens day, will be OBJ
served by appropriate services at Bethany and
Trinity churches. The morning service at
Bethany will begin with professional, after
which the regular order Of morning services
will be preserved with the exception Of quite
number of infant baptisms. The sermon will be
addressed to the children. The evening service
will be floral concert, and will commence at
seven clock. The exercises will consist largely
of singing by the children with recitations and
other interesting features. The church will be
beautifully decorated and everything possi-
BILE done to make the day enjoyable for the lit
tie ones. 1t is requested that contributions Of
flowers be brought to the chapel on Saturday
The morning sermon at Trinity will be for the
children, and it will be accompanied by remarks
by Rev. Mr. Bishop and reading by Professor
Townshend, teacher Of elocution at the Sem
mary. There will be q Sunday-school concert
in the evening, with varied programme of mu-
sical and rhetorical exercises.
THAT was very pleasant party indeed
which gathered at the armory rink Friday
evening, attracted by the announcement Of the
uTst DOu-DOu party. NO Ouo bo6ulbu W
understand really what that would be, and
perhaps the occasion was the more enjoyable
for that reason. The full band, excepting the
drums, was present and their music was excep-
tionally good At nine o'clock the party
formed into couples upon the floor, in marching
order, and the "bon-b bons - were distributed by
attendants There followed the swapping Of
explosive bands from the bon-bons " and the
donning Of the tissue paper caps Of every de-
scription, which they contained, both of which
H.
band then played a selection and the grand
march " took place. The whole evening passed
pleasantly, the only desire Of those present
being "more room" Tonight is regular
night for the band, and Saturday night there
| will be an orange race, when good deal Of
upright piano forms a valuable recent acquisi-
| tion to the rink.
The hearts Of the whole community were
| saddened by the announcement, on Wednes-
day last, of the death of General James S.
Peck, which occurred at Loon Lake, N. Y, on
| the morning of that day. He had been in
comparatively good health during his stay at
the mountains, and was to have started for
| home the same day. Wednesday mornin e
| while rising, he was seized with a sudden at
| tack of that fearful hemorrhage which had
| more than once before proved so nearly fatal,
| and, almost without warning, fell back upon his
bed and expired His remains were brought
| to this place Thursday noon, and were es-
corted to his former home on Loomis street by
| about seventy-five friends and fellow citizens.
| The funeral services took place at Christ
| church on Friday at ten o'clock, Rev. Howard
| f. Hill, assisted by Rev. +. G. Cowper OF North
! field, officiating. The remains were accom-
panied to the church by Post Brooks, Grand
Army of the Republic, Of which he was a
member, and placed at the left Of the main
entrance, where they were viewed by large
number OF friends. The bearers were General
| W. w. Wells and General Theodore s, Peck OF
Burlington, General L. G. Kingsley of Rutland,
| l. Bart Cross, j. w. Brock and George L Mich
OILS OF Montpelier The remains were inferred
in Green Mount Cemetery. Many people from
out of town were present at the services, in
Guiding several friends from Burlington, to
which place special train was run at the
close. In that city, on the day OF General
Peck's DEATH the flags of the public buildings
were placed at half-mast in his honor. The
post-office here was heavily draped in mourn
ing for several days following his death, and
there have been other expressions Of the great
esteem in which he was held by our people.
THE outbreak at the Union house stables on
Friday afternoon last may be taken as prelude
to what may be expected ON the approaching
Fourth of July, unless special means are used
in the interest OF law and order. Uncommon
| steps are in progress for great doings, and al
ready great anticipations have been excited as
to what Independence day, 1884, will bring
| forth Judging by the shameful proceedings on
we'll have their fears awakened, and pray to be
delivered from the painful foreshadowing. The
outcome is very likely to be what the officers
and the citizens generally will 1t to be- With
rum and law essness unrestrained, drunkenness
quarrels, bloodshed, sore heads and disgrace
are likely TO be the result With such results
how would Montpelier people hang their heads
and rejoice that Decoration day and the Fourth OF
July came but once year; whereas, with proper
precautionary measures for the maintenance
of good order, the closing of all bars and liquor
saloons, and the appointment of good strong
police force, "the day we celebrate " may be
observed In way creditable to those having
matters in charge, and to the good name and
delight Of our people generally. Rum must be
out of the question. Free rum is not consistent
with good order, and can't be made 80. Among
the provisions for the day should be a strong
manifesto from our people, cautioning the way
wardly inclined against lawlessness, and giving
notice that whoever dares to over ride the con,
ditions of good order for that day does so at his
peril. Our efficient sheriffs Dudley and Tuttle
and our efficient policemen, Demeritt and Ord
way, should be empowered to call to their aid
such pro tenpore force as may be necessary &c
picket every gin-shop and saloon and look ou
for infringements against the liquor law, and
for once, see that the provisions of the law bt
maintained. Then, with the setting sun of July
Fourth, II may be said that law has been OBJ
served in Montpelier, and the good name of the
people vindicated.
MEMORIAL DAY was very pleasant, though
rather chilly. A large number of people from
parade and listen to the address. The forenoon
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