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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Strafford.-The observance of Memorial
Day was much more successful than was an
ticipated. AT eleven A. NJ. procession,
marshaled by Hon. r. Burnham and ID. c.
Hyde, Esq, was formed on the common,
and was composed of Post Henry Dow,
the children of the public schools and a
large number of citizens. 1t marched to the
music of drum corps to Orchard Hill Gene
terry where, with prayer and hymn, the
graves of our deceased soldiers were covered
with flowers Thence the procession re-
turned and entered the town-house which
was well filled. The exercises here We're
singing by the choir, prayer by Rev. Mr..
Scribner, well-written address by Colonel
Brown (recently of Rochester and now a
resident in this town, the singing by Uncle
Robert Sargent, a veteran of 1872, of an old
time ballad concentrating Perry's victory
on Lake Erie Zone of the happiest surprises
of the day., and singing by the entire con-
gregation of America. A basket picnic fol-
lowed after which the procession, in car
riages, proceeded to the cemetery at the
South village, and there also made floral
tributes to the memory of our departed
heroes Short speeches by ID. c. Hyde
ESQ, II. G. Hatch, u. G.. Avery and Rev.
Lucien G. Clark concluded the exercises OF
the day. Much credit is due to Rev. j. S
Staples and f. V. Parker for their unwearied
efforts in the preparation of this celebration
- The meeting of the White River
Good Templars Union, as previously an
nounced, was held in this place last Thurs
day. The weather was perfect and full dele
cations were present from Norwich, Sharon
and East Barnard, with visiting members
from Woodstock and elsewhere. The after
noon exercises were of unusual interest, ano
| concluded with discussion of the resolu
ton that abstinence from the use of to
bacco should be included in the GOOD
Templars' pledge" In the evening large
| audience listened to a very able address b,
Rev. b. NJ. Tillotson of Woodstock. Anon,
many valuable suggestions, the speaker
urged that we should rely chiefly upon per
sonal appeals to the heart and the con
science of the victim of strong drink, con
vincing him that we are really and deepl.
solicitous for his happiness and good name
as well as for his family and friends. In
stances were adduced where such course
was attended with the happiest results
Moral suasion and prohibition combines
was the speakers method of dealing wit
| intemperance.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03
WEAALETHdA WI vi IN LEE Z w GsTATE E.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, m said Dis
trct ON the LIST day of June, A. ID. ISIS;
William r. Dillingham;, Executor of the last VIII
and Testament of Wealtha W; leet, late OF Water
bury in said District deceased presents his admins.
traton account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased Whereupon
II is ordered Ivy said Court that said account and
said application he referred To session thereof, to
he held NJ the Probate once in said Montpelier,
the 26th day of June, A, ID, lSS5, for hearing aud
decision thereon; And, II Is further ordered, that
notice hereof be given Ia all persons Interested by
publication OF the same three weeks successfully
In the Vermont HdfchMaH & Sftte J0afbM, a news
paper published ~ Montpelier previous to said
time appoini ed for hearing that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause. IL any they
may have, why said account should not he allowed,
and such decree made liy the COnrt.-Attest.
O3O5 A. c. ANERIl.L, Register,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Richmond.-For several years past the
only observance of Memorial Day in this
village has been the strewing of flowers on
the soldiers graves by club of young
ladies. During the past year, however,
Brownson NJ. Barber Post, G.. A. r., has
been established here, and this year OBJ
served the day by engaging ii. o. Wheeler
of Burlington TO deliver an address, and, at
one o'clock P. M. preceded by drum corps,
marched to the village cemetery. Follow
ing these were the scholars of the public
schools and several young ladies carrying
the floral decorations. At the cemetery
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Smile, and
after short addresses by Captain Fred +.
Gleason and other members of the post
those detailed for the purpose decorated the
graves of their dead comrades and also the
graves of soldiers of the revolution and the
war of 1872 Reforming, the procession
marched to Barnum' hall and listened TO the
excellent address of Lieutenant Wheeler,
who was preceded by Rev. S. G.. Hayford
The following is the list of graves decorated
of the soldiers of the war of the rebellion
Gersham Flagg, George Allen, Denslow
Barber, Henry Russell, Samuel Conant, Sui
Ivan Segar, Sylvester Straw and A. j
Crane, in Village cemetery, and Michae
Casey in Catholic cemetery. There wer,
also twenty-eight graves of soldiers of tn,
revolution and war of 1912 remembered il
like manner The post numbers twenty
four members and TO their credit, all wer'
i'm the line. == The barn of Charles Bost
wick was discovered TO be ON fire last Frida,
afternoon. 1t was entirely consumed, bu
by strenuous efforts the house, only two. fee
distant, was saved. Insured
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03
Geoal Clothes.
MARTHA n. GouRLEy's ESTATE.

MI STATE OF YER MONT, washington Dlstrlct, IS.
IN Probate Court. held at Montpeler in and for
said District on the I'd day of June, A. u. ISIS:
An instrument purportng to he the last WIN and
Testament of Martha \. Gourley, late of Mortified,
in said District, deceased being presented to the
Court by Genevieve and Mary Jane Gourley
the Execuresses named therein, for Probate
II is ordered by said Court, that all persons con
cerned therein be notified to appear at SEES
sion of said Court to he held al the Probate
once in Montpelier, on the 2ath day of June A.
H. 1885 and show cause fanny they may have, against
the Probate of said will for which purpose IL Is fur.
Their ordered, that notice Of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Hatchmda
Il State journal, printed at Montpelier, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
by the Court.-Attest,
O9O5 A. O. ANERILL, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

West Fairlee.-On Memorial Day Maud
Smith of this village and Mr.. Niles of Mid
die Brook We're out for ride The horse
took fright at a procession in Post Mills
village and overturned the carriage, a top
buggy, He freed himself and ran, leaving
meath the wreck, They were badly shaken
up and bruised, but not seriously injured,
Those who saw the accident say it was IA
wonderful escape from serious consequences,
= Mrs, g. Whitney has gone to Tun-
bridge for visit.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03
POLLS AND TOTAL AppRAIsA

WE understand that the scheme to build
a slaughter-house ON Winooski street has
been dropped. For all parties concerned
this is the best settlement OF the matter that
could be made, and we congratulate the
community on the good sense that has finally
prevailed. 1t has saved the village serious
disfgurement-one that would not be toler-
ated an instant in any community Jealous of
its best welfare, and one which would have
instantly met with an indignant and unani-
nous objection but for a feeling of favoritism
for the protector. A delightful drive and
walk has been saved from destruction, and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Worcester Memorial services passed oil
very pleasantly. Notwithstanding the rain
that threatened to wet down the crowd, II
large company was present Stowe Post of
Calais was present and participated in the
services The Calais and Woodbury. band
furnished good music. = The funeral OF
Mrs Frank Sanford was held last Sunday.
= The Good Templars lodge has dis
banded. - There is much dissatisfaction
expressed regarding the action of the locat-
ing committee of the Vermont colony.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

East Warren.-This town has purchased
a new road machine, which has beeL worked
in this part Of the town the past week, do
ing satisfactory work. -= Mrs. L. Riforl
came home from Danvers, Mass, on Friday
last == a large gathering of people from
this and adjoining towns attended Memorial
Day exercises at the River village last Sat
urday afternoon. The exercises were inter
esting and appropriate. The principal adj
dress was by Colonel S. NJ. Pingree who
spoke eoquently of the war record of Yer
mont and her soldiers. =-= Miss Hattie
NJ. Newcomb is again at home.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Bradford. Day was observed
here in the usual way. The citizens, join
ing the Grand Army and accompanied by
the Bradford Guards, in uniform, formed a
procession, and, headed by the Woodsville
band, marched to the cemetery, where
prayer was offered by Rev. r. l.. Bruce.
The ceremonies prescribed by the Grand
Army ritual We're gone through with, and
the graves of soldiers were decorated by the
post. The address was delivered by Hon.
Kittredge Haskins of Brattleboro. - EX-
Governor Farnham delivered the memorial
address at Wells River. ;- III. Il. Parker
has secured an agency for pianos and or
gans and put a stock of instruments in the
north hall in Union block. - The event
of the season was the marriage of j. Barron
Pickett, Jr,, and Miss Lizzie Adams, at the
residence of j. b. Pickett Esq, last Thurs
day evening. Only few intimate friends
were present. - The passenger train
going south at ;27 and going north at 6:42
p. NJ. was discontinued last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

West RandOlph.-The graduating exer-
cises Of the class of 80 were held at Dubois
x Gays hall on Friday evening. Rev. V,
NJ. Hardy invited the class to the Congre-
gational church, Sunday morning, and
preached "A sermon especially for them.
- Every seat was occupied at the hall
on Memorial Day, and all enjoyed the adj
dress by Colonel Hooker. - Miss Maud
Haskins went to Moretown to visit friends
Tuesday morning. - Miss Nora Ball
was here last week visiting her sister, Mrs.
n. NJ. Draper 80 Mrs. III. w. Tewksbury
and daughter, Mary, are visiting in Colts
town, n. II. 80 Miss Louie Griswold has
been at home a few days. She will soon go
to Lancaster n. IL. - The graduating
class, with others, enjoyed fine ride to
Barnard last Monday. - Henry Tewks-
bury il to build on the corner of the Tewks-
bury lot. The cellar is being dug this week.
- Miss Mary Hutchinson went to her
home in the West, last Monday, for IA few
weeks vacation. Mary Hibbard, who has
been attending school here, also started for
her home in Michigan last Monday 80
The Mechanics band gave concert at the
! hall last Thursday evening. The proceeds
We're used to defray expenses incurred Me-
mortal Day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03
Hard

FOOTBALL and bruised "shins " are now
the principal amusements of Young America
in this locality
f. @. JOHNSON has been employed by the
selectmen TO operate the road machine with
his team Of four horses
Mrs. s. r. NORRIS suffered a fall last
week Wednesday, while engaged in search
ing for eggs, and broke her wrist.
THE band gave promenade concert on
Saturday evening at the Grand Army hall.
1t was well attended and enjoyed.
Mr.. PIKE has furnished the BENJAMIN
Gray house, and expects to open it in a few
days as hotel for public accommodations.
WALTER FRENCH has so far recovered from
his recent illness rs to be out. He is able
to walk about the village to a limited extent
ID. W. AIKEN, Jr., is removing the debris
from the site of his fathers buildings, re-
Gently burned, and contemplates erecting a
new building for store thereon.
DR.. A. n. JACKSON, dentist residing at
Craftsbury for some years past has rented
rooms at j. w. Bells residence in this
place, in which to locate for professional
practice.
Mrs. A. e. CLEMENT has gone to the
Mary Fletcher Hospital at Burlington for
treatment. The attending physicians en-
courage the hope of improving her health to
a complete recovery.
MARSHALL FAY and George Delingno had
slight unpleasantness, a few DAYS ago,
growing out of Delngno's neglect to pay
debt for labor due Fay. 1t is said that De-
lingno came out second best in the scrimmage
and promised to pay up as promptly as pos
sible.
MEMORIAL DAY has come and gone. The
exercises here, under the auspices of Ellis
worth Post, G.. A. r., consisted in visiting
East Hardwick cemetery, attended by the
band, in the forenoon, and the new GEM
etery at this place in the afternoon. After
! the exercises at the cemetery they marched
| to the church, where II. G.. Bates ESQ, of
st. Johnsbury entertained us with a good
grafton. 1t was pertinent to the day, re-
calling to memory those other days that
tried mems souls
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

characterization Grimes has the stone
work of his big barn completed. The frame
will be raised this week, - The eighth
son was added to George Wiltshires fam
lily last week. - Memorial Day was not
observed in this town. A very few from this
place attended the exercises at Morrisville.
- S. a. Fife and X. III. Peck of VOL
colt have bought about six hundred acres of
heavily timbered land on the west side of
the mountain, and propose putting up a
steam mill in the vicinity. - Charley
Ward has caught the first pickere of the
season. 1t weighed four and one-half pounds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Wolcott.-Memorial Day was observed
here. The Hyde Park and Morrisville bands
were present, and II. S. Peck of Burlington
delivered a fine address to a crowded house.
= Mrs. III. s. Parker and Mrs. George
Pennock are confined to their beds by sick
ness. - subscription paper has been
started to raise funds to convey water to the
cemetery. - Mrs. Abbie Burnell and
Mrs. Foster Harris 90 this week to Putney
as delegates from Eastern Star lodge. -
l.. a. Tillotson and Z. Reed started for Da-
kota last Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

GrotOn.--Mr and Mrs Ira G.. Blake of
Worcester, Mass, were in town last week.
Mr.. Blake returned last Monday. - Mr..
and Mrs. III. l.. Gilman We're visiting at
Bethlehem, n. H., last week. - Mrs. G..
b. Hatch left last Monday for Haverhill,
Mass, to be gone a short time. - Mrs.
|. n Hall was called to Plymouth, n. H.,
last Monday, on account of the illness of one
of her grand-daughters. - John w. An
derson came to town last Monday from
Florida - Rev. George w. Clough goes
to Whiting and Poultney this week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Gaysville.-Eli Whitney died Wednes-
Abbott died Friday, the 29th. - The
choral union met last Friday evening at
Mrs. NJ. Il. Thornton's. Next Friday even
ing the regular meeting will be held at the
hall or at one of the churches. - Bert
Deane's little girl is quite sick. - Rev.
Mr.. Hastings exchanged pulpits with Mr..
Reynolds of Barnard last Sunday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-06-03

Docs bave killed ten sheep and injured
several more. - Russell Reed fell and
broke two of his ribs last week. - War
rem Lawrence is to work the highway tax in
district No. | and Herbert Glidden in dis
district No. .. - Paine's mountain is
stocked with cattle this summer, Mr. Bailey
having gone out of the sheep business.
- Grasshoppers are getting to be quite
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Assassination Societies,

There is, it seems, in Texas an assassl-
nation organization similar to that which,
it is ALLEGED, was discovered in Florida a
few weeks ago. The members of the al
legged Florida organization were arrested
aud are now waiting their trial in Mana
tee county. Their only victim. so far as
known. was Postmaster Able, but, ac-
corIing to the published reports, several
other citizens were to have been killed,
and probably would have been if the or
ganization had not been discovered and
those connected with it arrested.
The Texas organization, according to
dispatch in the Dallas (rexas) Herald,
was composed Of % men. They have all
been arrested except one. Among them
are several prominent citizens oil the
county i'm which the organization Oper-
ated. The band had condemned eleven
men to death and had killed three. Its
existence was made known by friend oil
one of the murdered men.
1t seems curious that it is possible to
form such an organization in civilized
community. In this Texas gang, 1t is
said, were a Sheriff and several OF his
DEPUTIES. 1t is claimed by some OF Its
members that the only purpose was to
rid the country of thieves and incendia-
ries. Ii will be shown at the trial, prob
ably. whether or not there is any fOunda-
ton for this claim. But even if there is
it will not be an excuse for the murders
which it is alleged the gang committed.
Lynch law is bad enough, but the con-
ditiOn Of a community must indeed be
depIOrable when a secret band deals out
death to those who happen to incur its
displeasure.
Even if the ayOwed purpose OF such
band is to rid the community of bad char
acters, the chances are that anyone who
happens to be Objectionable to the gang,
or any considerable number of the men,
bers Of il, will be marked as victim.
One of the rules Of the Texas band re-
quired all the members to assist in killing
sail bad men" whose names might be
given by any of its members. 1t is safe
to assume that if that organization had
not been disturbed in its work, good citi-
zens, as well as bad, would have been its
victims. 1t is not probable that when the
name of any one was given to the band as
deserving death, much time was given to
the investigation Of the charges against
him. The result of the trials of the men,
bers of the Texas and Florida assassina-
ton societies will be waited for with deep
interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Not RandaIPs Work.

The appointment of Mr.. Miller, Of West
Virginia, instead of MIR. Thompson, of
Kentucky, to the position of Commission
er of Internal Revenue, appears to Afford
a good many Of the Republican papers
much pleasure. They are not interested
so much in Mr.. Miller's success as in
what they think is Mr.. Randall's triumph
over Mr.. Carlisle. Mr.. Randall, they say,
was more influential with the President
than was Mr.. Carlisle and all the other
Democratic members of the Kentucky
delegation.
There is no man in the Democratic par
ty who is so popular with the Republic
cans as MIR. Randall. 1t is a question
whether they would not rather have Mr..
Randall successful in whatever he under
takes than to have a member Of their own
party successful.
The fact is, they look to Mr.. Randall to
prevent a reduction OF the tariff next
Congress, and they are prepared to assist
in holding up his hands whenever he
needs assistance. They appear to think
that, in some way, he will induce the adj
minIstratiOn to favor the repeal OF the in
ternal revenue laws before any attempt
is made to reduce the tariff. If they can
get The internal revenue laws repealed
they will have no fear that the tarih will
be reduced. They know that without the
internal taxes the revenues of the gov
eminent will not be more than sufficient
to meet the demands of the government.
There is reason for thinking, however,
that Mr.. RandalPs wishes were not con-
sidered IN the appointment of Mr.. Miller.
The truth appears to be that the Presi-
dent didn't want a Kentucky man at the
head of the office which collects the
whisky tax. He was afraid, perhaps, that
the Kentucky whisky interest might have
too much influence with Kentucky man.
The appointment of Mr.. Miller, and the
rejection of Mr.. Thompson, cannot be con-
strued as indicating that the President
favOrs the repeal of the internal revenue
laws.
The remarks of the COurier-JOurndl on
the appointment of Mr.. Miller cannot be
commended for their wisdom. That paper,
while saying that it is not ready to con-
strue the appointment as hostile to tariff
reform. somehow or other leaves the i'm
preston that in its opinion the tariff re-
form issue had something to do with de-
termining the appointment. Time, doubt
less, will show that the question of the
tariff did n It enter the Presidents mind
in choosing a Commissioner of Internal
| Revenue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Dana's Returning Wisdom.
Nam York San Ind

We say that the only foundation to build OF
is the Democratic party. and that without Il
all else is worthless; and we record win satIs.
faction the fact that, so far, Mr. Cleveland
has built upon this foundation. He has eX
pressed in his inaugural address sound anC
radical Democratic sentiments; and he hai
Constructed a Cabinet of excellent and I'M
Questionable Democratic material. These
first steps have been well and wisely taken
ard now let HIM go forward and make his adj
minisiratiOn earnestly Democratic through
out. In SO doing he will Vitalize the Democ-
racv. so that il may enter upon this moment
Gus contest in New York next autumn with
that hone. confidence and unity without
which the struggle might almost as well be
Oh cd rnh and.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20

The New York World fund for the pc
destal Of the statue Of Liberty does not
grow as rapidly as the cause merits. The
World calls on gentlemen, ladies, work
ineme-, miIlionaires, boys, girls and
everybody to send in contributions. The
miliionaires almost unanimously decline
q give anything. They evidently do not
believe in liberty. or rather their idea is
that Liberty should not be allowed to en-
iigaten the world. IL It should do so,
their oppressive and unjust modes Of ac-
curing fortunes would be exposed, and
their occupations would be gone. Mr..
Vanderbilt was willing to give tens Of
thousands to bring 10 America the relic
81 one Of the worst monarchies the world
ever knew, but he does not take much
stock in this Liberty business, grand as
MS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
New York Politics and the Prcsi-
don't


An effort Is being made in some quarters
to get the President to take a hand in
New York politics during the approach
ing gubernatOrial contest. The necessity
for nominating the strongest man that
can be selected, and of using every posi-
bic means to strengthen the party, is
pointed out.
OF course there are those who say that
the President ought to name the man to
be supported for Governor, and that he
ought to distribute the patronage in New
York in such a way as would help 10
secure the nomination of the man he
names.
The President doubtless feels a deep
interest in the success of his party IN
New York, but it is probable that he does
not intend to make the mistake OF at
tempting to boss his party in that State
with the aid Of the patronage at his dis
posal. Mr.. Arthur undertook to direct
the destines OF his party in New York and
came TO grief.
The President is much more likely to
help bis party in New York by giving the
country an honest and economical ad-
ministratiOn than by trying to control its
nominations. The Democratic party at
the last election had only little more
than 1000 plurality. 1t lacked several
thousand Of having a majority of the
votes cast. To be successful in the
GubernatoriOl election next fall it must
not only poll a full vote of its own MEM
bers, but it must also draw heavily on the
Independent vote. The only way TO
draw the Independent vote is to give the
country a good national administration.
The result of the election in New York
next fall Will be regarded as indicating
whether the administration is APP
proved or not. IL the Independents are
satisfied with the President they will
naturally want to indOrse him, and in no
better way can that Endorsement be
made than by helping to win a Demo-
cratic victory in New York. The course
for the President to pursue is to do what
ne thinks is right in national affairs and
let state politics alone.