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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

A FAMILY named Kreider, consisting of
the father, mother, three little daughters
and young son at Cando, n. D., We're bru-
tally murdered last week by a farm hand
named Albert Bomberger. The eldest
daughter by piteous applications induced
the human fiend to spare her life At the
muzzle of gun he compelled her to pre-
pare his breakfast with the corpse of her
mother lying at her feet. He ate sparingly,
then, tying her in the barn to prevent her es-
cape, rode away northward With the aid of
one of her brothers, Miss Kreider succeeded
in freeing herself and making her way to
town. A dozen citizens are in pursuit of
Bomberger
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12
Celebrating the Fourth.

Why should the coming of the ma
TONS natal day arouse the barbaric
instincts of freemen, and why should
an occasion that ought to inspire high
patriotic feeling and lead TO sober re-
Election be celebrated in barbaric ways,
with barbaric energy and abandon?
What reason is there, during the night
of July and the day and evening of
July 4, in turning every inhabited pre-
cinct ofthis country intoa pandemonium
OF gunpowder explosion, sulphurous
smoke, and every unearthly and ear
splitting noise that bell or horn, or
other satanic device, can make? Pro.
gress in this country has not been
confined to the useful and grateful arts.
The original, little, Internal, but rea-
lively innocuous, red demon of heath
enish China has undergone successive
and rapid stages of development, and
has multiplied as the leaves of the for.
est. The diminutive tire.cracker of
early days, although capable of laying
cities in ashes, was harmless nuisance
compared with the cannon.cracker of
to-day, having the din of artillery and
the deadly explosive energy of mine.
The development of other devices for
barbaric revelry has kept pace with the
evolution of the fre-cracker.
Now, if all this wild demonstration
of joy, or whatever else the spasm or
emotion may be, over the return of the
anniversary of American freedom could
be confined to seasonable hours, though
senseless to the last degree, it would
still be less exposed to criticism or COM
plant on public grounds. In their best
estate, these demonstrations are the
development Of the hoodlum element
inherent in humanity. They are not.
in any view, as ordinarily carried on,
the expression of patriotic ardor.
Rather, the contrary. In the waking |
hours OF the average of humanity, these
demonstrations might be good naturedly
tolerated but when they are pushed
away into the night, and the revelry
deepens as the hours of sleep approach,
and swells into its fullest volume at
about the midnight hour-waning only
with the dawn-and the streets are
patrolle' by wandering bands of revel-
ers that every part of the town may be
put on the rack,-then it is high time
for municipal interference and regula.
ton. The citizens right to sleep and
rest is inalienable, and the right of the
sick and the aged to a night of life
renewing repose is beyond cavil. The
needless and reckless invasion of this
latter right invests these midnight
carousals with strong element of
brutality, and, on this score alone,
the firm hand of municipal straint is
imperatively demanded. Life, or short
ened years of existence, is often the
price Of these unreasonable and ir-
rational celebrations, or alleged cele-
brations, of great national anniver-
sary. Lawful control of the celebration
should keep pace with the development
of the internal enginery of celebration.
The nights, al least, should be held
sacred to rest and to the welfare of the
sick and feeble. These we have always
with US.
In this connection and in the matter
OF rational celebration of the Fourth,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

By some indiscreet reference to
Catholicism, the native from India
speaking at the Christian Endeavor
convention in Montreal aroused the
anger of the men of the baser sort in
that city. Assaults were made Satur-
day night on the great tent in which
the meetings were held, and on Sunday
night the drill room in which the main
body of the delegates were assembled
was surrounded by a bowling mob of
roughs. The police and members of
the volunteer militia came to the rescue
and defended the delegates from
assault. Only words of praise can be
spoken of the authorities of whatever
creed, and of the people of Montreal in
general, for their splendid behavior in
his unpleasant incident. Nothing more
gallant and chivalric was possible, and
nothing could exceed the courtesy and
hospitality of the city officially or its
people individually. The incidents of
Saturday and Sunday nights only served
TO bring out in brighter colors the
manliness and gallantry of the people
of the great north metrop oils.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12
Golden Wedding at Chelsea.
WUIIUptIIbT, u,
care of Hon. Lady Nicholas

A large company visited Mr.. and MI
\. III. Caswell on the afternoon of q
Fourth to celebrate their golden weddin
tev. Mr.. Sherman read the following noe
m the OCCASION
When our fathers laid their axes
Against those roots of taxes
Nnlch nourished in George Thirds behalf
The tree of Tyranny
And the witty Franklin said,
AS ne signed and riSked his head
we all must hang together
or shall all hang separately
The records which recall 'em.
describe moments far from solemn,
When the silken stockinged sages
inscribed their proud decree
FOR from neighboring stable
host rose, fierce and sable.
Oh hOrsefites ana mosquitoes
That bit most bitterly.
Then the fiery words Of Lee.
As he urged them to be free,
faIed before more pungent arguments
mat smote them on their shins
And mid muttered threats and blows
Their pugnaclty arose.
TIL where Adams failed, and Henry,
Inc sting of insects wins.
How things great and small are blended
we snail see when life is ended;
Light locks may close, light pressures one
The doors OF history;
Whlle by force in phials hiding
And on slender shafts are gliding
Though we little reck their movement
our wheels of destiny
WHO can name the first uprising
~ that sentiment surprising
Nnlch grows at length beyond the ties
mat bind us to our kin.
ana rOuslng new ambitions,
breaks lettering conditions,
As Samson the Phlistine cords?
fraV, now did love begin?
Was it some dainty bonnet
with witching strings upon it,
Ihat, as one poet sweetly tells.
Enineshed this lovers heart?
Or did the magic traction
Date from some childish action,
AS in the district school at noon
Ihey shared their apple tart?
Perhaps from one book reading.
Some stolen glances speeding
Into his fair companions eyes,
The tender truth he learned
Perhaps in adult vigor
As they laughed at winters rigor,
Behind sleigh bells and clicking boots
The fresh lit passion burned
Happy, some harvest golden
Provoked the wonder olden,
AS at her feet in homage
the ruddy gage he threw
Or, calling at IA neghbor's,
Discussing common labors,
The needle swift OF ready wit
frlcked him before he knew.
But. after half a hundred
OF years. say you he Numbered,
Who from such slight foundation
Llte's home began to build?
Were they who signed our charter
Misguided in their barter
OF kings will for the peoples will
by the slight lives they killed?
Through agents ever changing
Almighty power is ranging
The endless fields of reasons sweep
Performing his high will;
Adams fall or Huldy's bonnet"
Whateer our " Judgment on it,"
Where'er man looks for better things,
He cannot reckon ill.
Though modern bonds are irving,
rms partnership, still thriving,
Invites our cordial interest
And subjugates our fears;
Then bring concentrations,
Friends, neighbOrs and relations
To cheer this happy pair along
Another fifty wears.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

Hon. E. j. PHELPS has finished his
argument before the Behring sea
court. The president of the tribunal
highly complim snted Mr.. Phelps for
the rare ability his argument displayed
and for the force and eloquence of his
presentment of the American case.
The forensic honors of the trial are all
with Mr.. Phelps. He has risen to the
top notch of international dis .inction.
His learning and ability, as well as his
great services to the nation, entitle him
to the appointment to the supreme
court, which now lies in President Cleve-
lands hands. But will the brilliant
advocate waive the honors of forensic
warfare for the dignity and uneventful
duties OF the bench?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

OSCAR f., HILL, cashier of the Commercial
National Bank of Ogden, Utah, is de.
faulter to the amount of $50, 900. The bank
will lose nothing, as the principal stock
holders are among the strongest financial
men in Ogden. Hill has been specializing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12
Anniversary at West Berlin.

There was very pleasant gathering last
Thursday afternoon at the residence of Il.
A. Glines on the occasion of the thirty-fifth
anniversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Glines. A large number of presents-use-
full, ornamental and valuable-were re-
ceived. The presentation speech was made
by s. I. Pike, and the following poem was
written for the occasion by Mrs. Fred Bailey
of Williamstown:
Dear parents, we come together here
Children friends and neighbors dear
We come from far, come from near
To bring to you both n word of cheer.
we know we are welcome in our home,
Or surely we should not have come.
We bring TO you kind wishes rare
And in the time of deep de spair
Think of your thirty, NTH anniversary day;
The thought may drive dun care away.
ThiTty,ive years have passed, and in those
You have felt the SUMS bright dazzling rays;
Win here and there a cloud or shower
To show to you our Fathers power.
lie sends to us the storm and rain;
Not for our loss but for our gain;
Ihat we may strong and sturdy grow
To night for right, the wrong o'erthrow.
You have iourneyed hand in hand, thirty.iye
Through JOY and sorrow, smiles and tears
You have striven to help each other when
IN darkest hour no other friend
Could take the place of husband, wife,
Or aid You in the bitter strife.
And thus your hearts united then
IN nOly WeulOck, since have been
More firmly bound by ties made known
To only those whom God hath Joined.
We cannot express our joyfulness in meeting
here, on this summer day,
To celebrate with you your festal day.
Our hearts are full our hands are weak
We are denied the power to speak
OF all the blessings we'd bestOw
Upon yeu as through the evening life You 90;
But this Wen say, as here meet,
May choicest gems lie al your feet.
We can only hope that your lives may be
prolonged
To reach that golden milestone long.
May the life of your declining years
BE frightened with kind looks and words
not few
Showered on your path like dew.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

MIR, AND Mrs. A. L. HAsKINs OF Litch-
field, Neb., arrived in North Adams, Mass.
last week, having travelled the entire dis
lance in prairie schooner. They have
been on the road since April 10.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12
4 NEU INDUSTRr.

A Large Creamery to he Built Near Mont
peiier-To he in Running Order in Sep
tember-Other Towns Anxious to Secure
the Prize-Ground to be Broken Next
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

Nr. Cowan is doing a fine butter-tub bust
ness He sells carload of tubs every two
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-12

Bethel.
Rev. Charles Dutton will preach in the
town hall next Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Wheeler Perley has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Fred Wheeler
Two handsome memorial windows have
been placed in the new Congregational
church, one in memory of the late George
Francis, erected by his widow, and one in
memory of the late George Hatch, erected
by the society
Town Treasurer Sargent has received
towns share of money under the new road
and school laws. The former amounts TO
S5lS.50 and the latter TO $50570, both sums
being in excess of what we pay.
There is some complaint among the mer-
chants that the Wednesday evening clos
ing arrangement is not adhered to by all.
and that some pull down the curtain but
leave the door unlocked and do consider
able trading, and it is threatened that If
this is kept up all will open their stores,
This would be step backward, and it is
much TO be hoped that it will not be taken
If any change was to be made ii better be
TO have two nights of in the week
Mrs Frank Beekman of Winchendon,
Mass, is visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
j. G, Chadwick. - Fred Arnold and
family are at John Cases summer resi-
dence at Riverside, II. l.
Bradford.
Mr. Cowan is doing fine butter-tub bust
ness, He sells a carload of tubs every two
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
SEVERE TRAIN WRECK
Five People Killed and Six In Injured
Western New York

DuNKIRK, N. Y, Dec. 16.-Fire peo-
pie were killed and six injured by dis
aster on the Western New York and
Pennsylvania railroad, three m lies east
of this city. last night.
The dead arc: Jesse Hodge, condutor:
VIM. Il. Mccain, baggageman; Oscar
Porter, his mother, Mrs. j. N. Porter, of
brooklyn and George Ryman, OF Ere i.
donna.
The train went through trestle that
spans Herrick's creek. When the ILL
fated train dashed on the structure it
was running forty miles an hour. The
trestle gave way and the cars dashed
into tho gorge. Tho engine had crossed
the bridge when it gave away. Tho
tender broke it's coupling, and with the
cars fell twenty feet into the rushing
torrent beneath
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
THE BRAZILIAN SITUATION,
Governors leland Recaptured by Peixoto'
Men,


LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Brazilian
legation in this city has received a tele-
gram from Rio de Janeiro dated to-day,
saying that the government troops have
recaptured Governors Island from the
insurgents. 1t is added by the lega ton
that this is considered q most important
victory for President Peixoto, owing to
the strategic position the islands oc-
cupy.
Inc same dispatch says that the com.
manders OF American and German war
ships have declared that they will pro-
tect foreign interests and that they
Will not recognize any blockade of Rio
de Janelro which may be established to
whom the quality OF belligerents has
been refused by all foreign nations.
1t is believed here after the deter
mined stand taken by the American
and German com manders at Rio de-
Janeiro that American and German
ships may be sent to Santos in order
to practically raise the blockade of
that port.
Port of Santos Blockaded.
BUENos AYREs, Dec. ia dispatch
received here to-day confirms the report
that the port Of Santos, Brazil, is COM
pletely blockaded by the rebel gun
boats, and that the insurgents have
thus cut off the customs revenues, which
were OF great value to President
Peixoto.
Shipments from this port to Santos
have been entirely stopped, and argen.
time gunboats have been detailed to
escort Brazilian packet steamers in the
River Platte.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Shaef1,er DefeatsIves.

New York, Dec. l6.-To-night was
the last night Of the great billiard
tournament and Madison Square Garden
concert hall was crowded. Ives and
Schaeiier.w who played tonight, had each
won two and lost one game of the series.
There was no betting in the hall. Out
side betting ruled even. At 0p. m.
Shaeifcr in the sixth inning secured the
anchor nurse" and ran the game on t.
Ives score was ~
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Heavy Flood ut Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE great
est flood That has struck South Buffalo
in score of years occurred last night
and this morning. Swelled by tho
heavy rain and thaw of the past wenty.
four hours, Buffalo creek overlooked its
banks, and flooded Eve square miles of
territory in that section. Tho magni.
tude of the disaster can scarcely be
appreciated as yet. Five hundred
houses have been inundated and $500
people rende cred homeless.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
a Bargain.

COMPLETE set Of the Edinburgh
edition OF the Encyclopedia Britannica,
one OF the five thousand certified copies
published is hereby offered for sale at a
very reasonable price. Further par.
ticulars may be obtained by applying at
TIE TINES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
RiddIed With bullets.

HENDERSON, Ky, Dec. IL Henry G..
Glvens, colored, was lynched near Nebo,
Foster county, early this morning.
Givens was accused of poisoning stoc k
and with the intention of poisoning a
school we'll. Last night he was ordered
TO leave town, but drew pistol on the
self-appointed committee. This morn
ing his body was found tied to tree and
filled with bullets
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Those to whom the approach
of Xmas means the selec-
ton of
Diamonds,
Silver ard Gold,
a. n.x

or other Yuletide offerings, are
invited to visit or address our
establishment. Our stock Is
as varied as the peoples wants
and includes many recent and
valuable novelties. Goods Sc
lected now and a small deposit
paid will be cheerfully laid
aside until called for.
We have the only engraver in
In the city and all goods pur
chased from us will be cheer.
fully engraved free of charge.
Successor to H. SiIverthorn.
NO. 6 SALEM AVENUE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Against the Lottery Companies.

FRANKFORT Ky, Dec. l6.-The court
of appeals to-day decided against the
Henry county and Frankfort Lottery
Com panies, holding that the legislature
can pass law to revoke charters. Tho
lotteries will appeal to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
EVIDENCE AGAINST GRIFFIN.
Investigation of His Conduct on
the Night Of the Riot

Ex-Chief OF Police Terry Has n Chance to
Hit Back for Grffn's Damaging Testi-
n.opy In His Own Cass-The Story OF
the Capture of the Negro by the Mob
Kehearsed-Several Important wit
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Mrs. Etheridce Acuuitted.

NORFOLK, Dec. 1G.-The United States
jury to-day acquitted Mrs. Eugenia
Etheridge of the charge of violating the
pension laws. This was the most i'm
portant case upon the docket, owing to
the high social standing OF the prisoner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
EXCESS STANDS AT $40, I0s, se5.
Little Change From Last Weeks state.
ment of tho Banks.

New York. Dec. 10.-The weekly
statement of associated banks shows the
following changes: Reserve, decrease,
Sa96,600 loans, increase, SO, 300;
specie, decrease, Isl, 1861, 800; legal tenders,
increase, 81, ISL, 300; deposits, increase,
s.. 74S.s 500; circulation, decrease, Sl45, 700.
The banks now holds SIG, l6s, S25 in en-
cess of the requirements of the o5 per
cent, rule
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
manufacturers Branoh House.

'H'st''ff'hot"fot5 kSEHHCf IIOUsb.
RICHMOND Music COMPANY, l39 Salem
avenue, pianos and organs at your own
prices and terms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
The CHARGES FALLING FLAT.
Evidence Before the Senatorial
Investigating Committee.

Editor Bryan's Letter From an Abingdon
Citizen Proves Nothing-The Writer of
It Belonged to IA Ring which Failed
to Control Communicating Rail-
roads Contributions-A Duel as the
Result of the Contest Prevented by
Arrests.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
THE w EArH Err.

Forecast for Virginia: Generally fair;
clearing on tho lcost; northwest winds'
cold wave; fair Monday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
WASHINGTON NEWS AND NOTES.
The House Spends the Day in
Discussing Pension Frauds.

Hhe war Fought Over Agair-secretary
oar'isie increases the Number OF Clerks
to Assist in tho Redemption OF Money.
Holman Says Caucus on the Tarifr
Bill Will be Held After the HOLIDAYS.
Mcmilliu on the Income Tax.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17
Everything Musical.

GUITARS, mandolins, banjos, ETC., at
Richmond Music Company, 1879 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-17

Continued on page ..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-28
CONDITION on rRApn

Improvement Observed KAss week
Now More Dtstinct aaA General
NEW YoKE. Ang. 2S.-R. q. Dan d
Cas- Weekly Review Of Trade sayE
The improvement observed last week
has been much more distinct and gen-
eral While actual, transactions have
increased but little. the change In pdb-
Tic feeling ID noteworthy. There are
fewer failures, either Of banks or Of im-
portant commercial or manufacturing
concerns, than for some weeks past.
Many disasters have been avoided by q
more general pooling Of resources and .
greater spirit Of mutual helpfulness
and forbearance than were seen some
weeks ago. Money ON cali Is
More Abundant and Loves,
% many interior loans have been paid
since the banks ceased to send currency
away. and advanced their rates for re-
nswing OF extending such loans. but
there 10 little relief q respects mercan-
lilo accommodations and the uss of
checks in place OF currency increases.
The difficulty Of collections and the In
terruption Of exchanges are nearly a
serious as ever.
The number Of industrial establish
me1ts resuming begins to compare
fairly with the her stopping work.
~ cannot as ye' | that the army
OF unemployed gun to decrease
~ a. - stN.E 80 - Nsek4F sG~A
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-28
AwARDED 10 MOORE.
Tho Mtnnesota Middlswsight Wi
From K0aeler ON n Eoul.

w MnN
From Kossler on o Foul
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2a.-Dick Moore
Of Minnesota and George Ksssler al
Montana, middlsweight champions Of
thsir respective met before the
Twin City Athletic club for q purse Of
$1,000. The first round was in favor Of
Moore, who got in . straight-arm
punch on Kessler's eye. The next
round was in Kessler's favor and was .
hot n although the work was not
effective. In the third round Kessler
went at Moore hammer and tongs. He
paid no attention to rules and used his
head az Q battering ram. He oontin-
ually struck Moore driving clinches.
and IN. spite OF warnings committed
foul after foul. At the conclusion of
this round Hank Sesgs, the reserss,
awarded the fight 10 Moore on o foul.
The decision WA generally approved.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-28
Did He Drown Herr

WTSNfrE0 Aug.l eS.-W. q. Douglass
has been arrested In sslkirk on the
chargs of making AWAY with young
Swede girl named Anderson. He took
tho girl out for . boat ride and returned
alone. he refused 70 say what became
OF the girl. ~ 10 supposed he outraged
her, and drowned her when she threat
eneded TO xpose him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-28
~TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs

The New York mills located at
Utica will shut lown on Sept. 4 for
TIVE weeks at least. They give employ
ment to 1000 hands.
The full plant Of the Merrimac Mills
Print works. In all employing 1900 op-
ieratives, hare started on full time and
will run permanently.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-28


Loca1 T1ne TahIe.
Chicago, Milwaukee D 81. Paul Railway, which
took effect, Sunday Aug. Q, 1883:
TRAxNa come EAST.
Passenger, No. 4, departs l0:1 a. m.
Freight, No. 90, depArte $50 d. m.
Freight, No. "A, depaSts Z 40 p. m.
TRAINS GOING WEST,
rssscnges, mol departs 4:S6 .. n.
Freight No, "a, departs 2 80 q. n.
TRAINS FRonn THE EAST.
P~sssenger, No. 1, arrives 4:00 p. m.
Freight, No. 70, arrives 4: . .. m.
Freight, No. 90, arrives 8 20 p. m.
TRAINS KnoM THn wmeT.
Passenger, No. 4, arrives 1O:f0 .. m.
FreighI No. 90, ARRIVES t:36 p. m. I.
All the above trains carry passengers; nut
freighte only when passengers are provided with
tickets.
Passenger trains going east make connection
Ut Kkan Tor Ill points south, and passenger train
going west, at WoOnsockes f0r all points north.
MADISON b nNtsxuA ErkB.
Passenger going north. departs 4:xS y. "a.
PASSENGER fr0m north arrives, 1880
aeYgJN0. LARKIEv Local Agent.