The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-15
STATE NEWS.

Q Mrs. Lewis Daniels, OF yergenues. bs
Q her license as pilot renewed by Mr.. GOOD
1 hue OF Burlington United States inspectt
J Of siesmboats,) for the fourth year Frlds,
She is believed to be the only female phi,
! in the United States Mrs Miller. wido
Of the captain Of steamer on the Mississ
I ippi. Is licensed as captain. aud manage
her own boat. but Mrs. Daniels is the onl
licensed pilot.
The Caledonian says that DR. +. Blabct
ard OF Peachsm has delivered 10 o.
Franklin Fairbanks the last installmeu
OF his botanical specinents for the ne,
museum at ST Johnsbury The collectio
contains about 1000 species Of plants iron
all parts OF the United States, Mexico
Canada. Great Britain and continental En-
rope. Ouly one or two collections 10 Yer
mont equal ii in scope and value.
Tue wife Of Rev. Joel Hall. formerly pas
tor OF the Methodist church ut West Sails
bury, W.. but now located at Jobnsbury
N. Y. had narrow escape from being
drowned IN Lake Champlaiu at Bridport
about to drive on the ferry boat at Bird
port when the horse became frightened
jumped sideways into the lake. turning
the carriage bottom side up in about ten
feet OF water, with Mrs. Hall underneath
the wreck. Thomas and Silas Stafford,
ferry men, aud Z Bailey FASTENED to Mrs.
Halls assistance and succeeded in rescue
Ing the half drowned woman.
May 8 was the the 25th wedding ami
versary Of CT. sLl Ms, l. X. Fuller Of
Brattleboro. Arrangements wei uudef
way for a suitable observance OF the oc
casion we're interrupted by Deacon Estey s
death and there was no celebration. But
the Battery improved the opportunltv -
quietly sepd rstmanal in the way Of Q
regulation artillery sabre, silver mounted,
OF the latest design. for Col. Fuller, and q
solid silver berry spoon and sardine fork
for Mrs. Fuller. while many other people
who happened to know the date sent ex-
pressions OF their cordial well.wishes and
hopes Of many happy returns.
The stockholders OF the Rutland rail.
road will meet shortly to confirm the lease
OF the Rutland road to the Delaware and
Hudson canal company. The latter COM
pany guarantees to pay operating eXpen
ses and interest on the entire funded
debt OF the Rutland road. Out OF the net
earnings the Delaware and Hudson will
pay four per cent. on Rutland preferred
stock, and the amount in excess OF the
'our per cent. will be divided equally be.
.ween the two companies. Bonds in S.
700. 900 will be issued to take up the
70, 900, 900 mortgage on the Rutland road
md for improvements, equipments and
he possible extension OF the road TO Wood |
.ock or from Gassetts station to Clare.
mont. N. H.
OF the artists engaged for the music
estivsl, TO be held at Rutland the first
week in June, Miss Emma Juch, soprano,
pd Mile. Clementins De We're, Soprano,
ave slresdy been referred to. One Of the
hief attractions OF tho festival will bs the
amous young yiolinist Frank Wiczeck
is information is exquisite, and be has Gre
ted Autter wherever he has appeared.
line. RiveKine. the world renowned pi.
mist, is also engaged; she is full OF broad
r,is'ic feeling in her interpretations and
cores q genuine triumph wherever she
ppears. Miss Helen u Campbell, the
is a thoroughly conscientious
rtist with q voice OF rich mellow quality
I'D OF great compass and expression. ".
|. Lawton, the tenor, has q splendid voice
nd hiss gained an enviable reputation, not
My in this country. but 10 Europe. D.
|. Bsbcock. who has q wonderful bass
oice has previously appeared in Rutland
I'd is we'll known throughout the State
lie famous Temple quartet Of Boston
,mplets The list Of talent.
The Bennington correspondent OF the
roy Daily Times. writes that paper I'M
,te OF May 9Th: The work which W.
. Ward OF Lowell. Macs. contracted to i
, in erecting the Bennington battle
onumen,s will be completed 10 two or E
rec days The masons for number OF !
eeks have been engaged 10 finishing the &
OF the interior OF the structure !,
d putting ia substantial stone f,ors. q
be Tightening rod runs down the Inside
the moBument aud leads to the bottom r
. well thirty four ieet deep. A stairway o
TO be put 10, but 1t is not yet decided L
,etber II will be OF wood or iron. The q
onnment Association has Sufficient funds
pnt in . wooden stairway, but . bill H. p
fore Congress and has passed the Senate
mouey TO build an iron stairway. The ;,
socistion will probably usit q while TO y
certain the fate OF the bill number 4
acres Of land will have TO be properly !,
'eled aud graded and several houses re- Al
wed before The monnmeot will be dedi =
led. The expense OF this undertaking. N
sever. will be borne by the State Of a,
rmont When all obs,rnctions TO ihe q
~ have been removed. the gtea. memo 8.
! shaft will stand out 10 bold relief - 9
aple. graceful. grand Seemingly il is :,
perfect success ~ . work Of art. II y
ssses the eye snd produces AZ agreeable D.
ling the, leads obe 10 look long and 81
quently vt is charming ved.iines, .,
ich constantly change The direction OF
on,ine bat 30 gradually that II 10 did. "