Vermont Phoenix from Brattleboro, Vermont • Page 2

i-, It 1 1 tj t-'l in SI 3 iirattleboro i FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1870. Wo learn that llio Slalognbornalorlal convention will bo callcil to mcotnt Monlpel-lor Juno 29th. Tlio Senatorial (lglit In.ibo Connccllcut lpglslaluro euded on Tuesday In tlio election of Hon. Wm. II.

llarnum; Democrat. Tlio telegraph reports an outbreak between Ibo negroes and tho whites at West Feliciana Parish, nearlho Mississippi line, last Friday night, In which twenty no-groos wcro killed. Help has been asked of tho general govcrntnont, but tho full extent of tho roublo Is not yet known. Tho Senalo Is still trying to find out whether It has Jurisdiction lu tho Ilelknap caso. Tho latest probabilities aro said to bo that the Democratic Sonators will voto solid that tlio Senalo has Jurisdiction, and that enough Republican Senators will voto with thoin to carry It.

In response to tho call Issued by Carl Schurz. Horaco White. William Cullon Bryant, and others, about two hmidrod gentlemen assembled at tho Fifth Avonuo Hotel In Now York, on Monday afternoon, to confer upon tho present political situa tion, with special regard to tho Presidential campaign. An organization was ofTcclcd, and on Tuesday an address to tho peoplo was adopted, and speeches wcro mado by Chas. Francis Adams, rrotessor sum-ncr of Yale.

Parko Goodwin, and others. Mr. Adams declared that Brlstow was his first cholco for President, and Tllden sec ond choice. The names of gontlemon from Vermont who accepted invitations to the convention wero Edward J. Phelps, red- crick Hillings, Charles W.

Willard, John Prout, Willard Partington, nnd C. M. Rllss. Tho Democratic majority of. tho Houso seem to havo been especially unfortunato In tho selection of some of their minor offi cers.

In the debate on Saturday, having reference to tho most proper and expeditions way to remove from tho office of door keeper tho gushing Colonel Fltzhugh of Texas, who, In tho confidence or prlvato friendship and In tho exuberance of bis Joy at holding a lucrattvo office, wrote to bis friend at home that he was "a blger man than old Grant;" it transpired that ho bud been Indicted for grand larceny, perjury and arson, April 22, 1S71, in the Lincoln Countv Circuit court of Kentucky. In neither cass was a conviction had, but copies of tho court records gavo abundant ovl- deneo that Filzhugb was not a proper man for tbo place. After a long but good tem po rod debate, In which tho Democrats ex pressed their mortification without reserve, tho wholo subject of his removal was refer red to tbo Commlttoe on Itules for further Investigation, pending which the jubilant doorkeeper will probably resign and put hlmsolf forever away from "tho lino turn out and spanking pair of horses" which tho Government furnished and which ap- pca rs to havo deprived him of what llltlo wit bo overbad. In Exiilnnatlou Wo havo no desire to see other than equal and xact justice dono in (ho matter of tho govo rnorsnlp which now agitates, moro or less, tho minds of our people. In order, therefore, to correct any misapprehension which may havo arisen from statements In a communication in our columns on the subject of Hon.

D. Harris's "Greoloy- Ism," wo make the following statement: From what wo believe lo be an authentic sourco we are informed Ibat, while Mr. Harris was, four years ago, dissatisfied with many of the apparent tendencies of tho Republican party, and with many of Ihe acts and surroundings of tbo Administration, and did not hesitate to freely express his opinion on the subject, ho never expressed or cntorlaincd a purposo to voto for Mr. Grcoley. Wo aro also reliably Informed that Mr.

Harris did not contribute any thing for the Greeley movement in this placo or elsewhere, but that be did conlrlb- to tho fund of the Republican State committee which was raised and disbursed dur ing tho campaign of 1872. As regards tho matter referred to by our correspondent Ibis week, it may bo proper to say that wo have not observed any disposition on tlio part of Mr. Harris's frionds to withdraw their support from bim. So far as Ibis county is concerned, presont appearances indicato Ibat the battle will bo fought out between tbo twoprominont can didates now in the field. The Presidential Problem, Tho Republican party, through its chosen delegates, Is soon to select, at Cincinnati, tho standard-bearers undor whom it will march to victory or defeat In the coming Presidential contest; and, since tho recent exposures of Incapacity and corruption within tbo ranks oftho parly havo so alien ated many of its former supporters that it cannot afford to offer any advantage to Its ri val on tbo score ofcandldates.tho main point to bo considered In making llio nomination is that of availability, or personal acceptn blllty with tho people.

Aud by tho peoplo wo mean not merely the rank and file of tho Republican party, but the honest, Independent voters of (be country who are llrmly attached to neither party, but are ready to support tbo best man, by whom soever nominated, Tbo more attachment of the party label to a candidate Isn't going to bo enough. Neither tbo party hack nor the Little Unknown will be acceptable. To nominate tbeso will bo to invite defeat. Tbo people are not Indifferent as to who is tho nomlneo provided that ho represents the party principles. Tlmo was when "principles, not men," formed the walcb word of Iho hour, but sad experience has taught tbo peoplo that both principles and moil men of character, of Incorruptlblo integrity, and of honest purpose lo carry out those pilnclples-are equally essential elements of a successful administration of government, Fortunately, In tho solution of this question, it may bo safely assumed that the best man will mako tho strongest candidate, A man who Is in himself an exponent of bonost and puro government, whoso namo has novcr been fouled by charges of brlbory or peculation, whose patriotism Is uuques tloned, and whoso voico and arm are eier ready to baltto for the right, that is the kind of man whom tho peoplo desire to see nomlnatod at Cincinnati, and In whose support along tbey will rally with any de gree of enthusiasm.

That tbo Secrotary oftho Treasury com bines these qualifications In a raro dogreo Is becoming more and more evident as tbe period of bis service Is prolonged. In tbe strength and vigor of bis manhood though a Kenlucklan, of good anti-slavery slock and with an honorable record in the tight with rebellion manifesting an unflinching determination to do his whole official duty without fear or favor challenging his ad versaries to the strictest Investigation of his conduct and character, before which the arrows of their malice fall harmless as ibo wind the name of Urlstow bas become iynonyni for reform. lie stands a living trnllon ot what tbe country needs to enable her lo cmergo from tho shadow which now dims lior lustre. Other men may show moro extended records of public service, others may bo as freo from stain of corruption, and possessed of as lino personal qualities as Mr. Brlstow, but his conspicuous oxamplo of fidelity lo official trust, and his success In llio prosecution oi public offenders, havo given' hlni tlio confidence of tho people and Uicro Is reason to doubt If any man can bo named who, as against a Democratic reform candidate liko Gov.

Tllden of New York should Ills par-ty bo wlso enough lonomlnaloblm would be so llkoly as bo lo rccolvo ibo voto or mo independent clement, without whoso support success Is Impossible. Whatever may bo our personal chotco In the matter of candidate, It Is evident that Brlstow stock Is steadily rising, both In Now England and at tho West and ir wo Jndgo aright, tiio probability Is that It will bo tho safest In which tho Republican party can Invest. Truth lu Eloquent Wnrili. Mr. Hoar's speech lo llio Sonato in llio Ilelknap Impeachment trial Is ono of tho most remarkablo speclmons of flno aud vigorous cloquenco that we havo ever read.

Every word Is lu placo, ovory wold tolls) tho sontonces arocoti-else and trenchant, and tbo sentiment man ly and noblo. Wo quolo tlio close of the speech from tho official report, which prob ably docs not fall under the cyo or many or our readers: "I said a little while ago that Iba Consti tution had no safeguard to throw away. You will judgo whether tho public events ot to-day no not admonish us to look well to all our securities to present or power to punish tbo groat gum oi corruption in oi- nee. vvo must lioi uumuuiiu iuiu uiuuiui with public opinion, or accept the accusa tions oi scanuai auu iiinucu iiisieuu ui wiuui. But we shall niako a worse mistake IT, bo-cause of tho multitude of false and ground less charges against men in high office, wo fail to redress substantial grlovnnoea or to deal with casos of actual guilt.

Tbn worst evil resulting rrom an lutiiscriminaio at tack or an unscrupulous press upon men in nutii station is not mat innocence sui- fcrs, but that crlmo escapes. Let scandal and mallco bo oncountorcd by puro and stainless lives. Let corruption anil UN berv meet their lawful punishment. "My own public tile has boon a very hrlnfnnd Inslrrnificant one. extending llltlo beyond llio duration of a siuglo term of senatorial office but in that brief period I have seen fivo judges of a high court of tho United States driven rrom ouico uy inrcats of Impeachment for corruption or maladministration.

I have heard tho taunt, from friendliest lips, that when tho United States presented herself In Ihe East to tako part with the civilized world in generous competition In tho arts of lire, tho only product of her institutions in which sbo surpassed ail otbors boyond question was her corruption. I have seen in tlio state in tbo Union foremost In powor and wcalin lour juuges nf lier courts Impeached for corrunllon. and tbo political administration of her chief city oecomo a uisgraco auu a uy-woru turougnoui tuo wonu. i uavu seen iuu chairman of tbo Committee on Military Affairs In the House, now a distinguished member of this court, riso In his placo and demand tho expulsion oi lour oi ntsasso clnti's for raaklnc salo of their official priv lleno nfRelpctinir tho vouths lo be educated at our great military school. When the greatest railroad, binding together tho con tlncnt and uniting Ihe two great seas which wash our shores, was finished, I havo seen our national triutnpu and exaltation turn ed to bitterness aud shanio by the unaiii mons ronorts of Ihreo committees of Con cress two of tho Houso and ono hero that every step of that mighty enterprise bad ueen taKCii in irauu.

i uavo nearu in hlrrhcst nlaccs llio shameless doctrlue avowed by men grown old in public otUco that tuo truo way uy wuicu power suouiu be gained in tbo republic is lo bribe tbo peoplo with tbo offices created for their service, and tho true end for which It should bo used when gained Is tho promotion of selfish ambition and tho gratification of personal revongo. I bavo beard mat suspicion haunts tho footsteps or the trusted friends of tho President. "Thoso things havo passed Into history. Tho Uallam or Ibo Tacitus or tboSlsmnn-di or tho Macaulav who writes tbo annals of our time will record them with bis Inex orable pen. And now, when a nigb unit-net officer, tho constitutional adviser oftho Kxeciitivo.

Hens from ofllco before charges of corruption, shall tho historian add that me senate ircatou iuu ucmauu oi iuu pun- pie for its judgmont or condemnation as a farco and laid down its high functions be- foro tbo sophistries and jeers of the criminal lawyer? Shall ho speculato about tho petty political calculations as to tho effect on ono party or tbo other which induced bis judges to conniva at the cscapo of tbo groat public criminal Or, on the other band, shall ho closo tho chapter by narrating how these things wero detoctod, re formed and punished by constitutional processes which the wisdom of our fathers rinirUfwl far ua nnrl the virion and ntirllv oftho peoplo found their vindication In the justico oftho Senate?" The Asaasftinutlonof Klugr anil Titltch- ell. Coushatta (La.) corre-pondont uf Iho St. Louis Democrat gives the following particulars of tbo shooting of Senator M. II. Twltchell, and tbe killing of his broth er-in-law, George H.

King, at that place, on tbo 3d of May "At quite an early hour tills morning a stranger was noticed riding into town. ills peculiar atureanu apneoranco attracted considerable attention. Tho collar of ills rubber coal was turned up, and the rim ot bis solt felt bat turned down. He also woro green goggles, and it was his evident Intention to conceal as much of his face as possible. He was spoken to by several citizens during the morning, but allowed no one to cet a good look at bis features.

Tho stranger was armed with a repeating rllloand six-suootor. "Ho visited tho blacksmith shop, and af ter asking tbo price of shoeing, said that his brother would be along soon, and that he would wait for him befoie deciding whether be would bavo heavy or light shoes nut on bis horse. Ho said that ho WOUIU all uy iuu vvinuuw ut iuu soup until his brother came. Tbn window command ed a view or llio river lor some distance up and down, and there ho remained for some timo an hour or two and was spoken to by several parties, to wnom uo repuod in such a manner as to imply that be did not caro lo converse, and at no time did be un cover his race fully. At o'clock senator rwltchell and bis brotner-ln-law.

U. II King, rode down lo Iho terry and crossed Tho stranger mounted bis horse and slowly loused to tbo point whero tbey must land. and wuen tuo skiii reacucu tue miuaie oi tho river be was 100 yards from tbo land ing. The man dismounted, tied his horse, and walked toward the river bank In a careless manner. As the skiff struck tbe bauk, or landing, bo commoiice.l tiring non tho party with his rifle.

The first shot missed, the second struck Twitchell's arm. King bad by Ibis timo drawn bis nlstol. and was Urine In return, when Ibo stranger cuaugeu uis uro auu Kiueu iving, i.im mi in irtn "i lift iinim viii rowing had managed to get the skill' thirty or fortv feet from tbo bank bv this lime. aud xwitciioii jumped overboard auu uung tothosldo of tlio skiff with bis remaining arm, and was struggling to protect himself wun a uoara. "Tbo stranger, however, kent tin th shooting with clock-work precision, and manazeu to urean uwitcucirs otuor arm.

and be drifted away from Ihe boat, helpless and drowning. At Ibis time Geu. Mudg-ett. who was awaiting the return of tbe I WUIUICtlLVU tidily lib stianger, but old not hit him, and bo appa skill lo cross, commenced bring at Ibo renllv paid no attention to bim. Several persons in town bad run over to sco what was tho matter, and had been ordered back.

Finally tho stranger walked toward his iiorse, reioaueu uis rinu, mouutcu, anu was about leaving when bo saw tbo negro boy pulling Twilchell lo tho boat under the di rection of a lady who stood on tho bank- He rode to tbe bank and commenced filing this tlmo with a revolver. Ono shot hit Twltchell In tho leg and another struck tho negro in tho hand, Tbe lady begged of tbe man to desist, but apparently be paid no attention to ner. no iaay asieeu tue negri If Twltchell was dead, auu unon bis renlv, ing In tbo affirmative Ibo stranger turued and rode out of town. Ho passed soveral Cartlos who knew nothing of tbe shooting, ut Iboir attention was attracted to bim loi the reason that be kept tbom covered with his six-shooter until be bad passod them some distance. Meaiiwhllo the nccro bad reached tho bank from whoueo they bad slatted.

Twiiencu was snot tnrce times. King lliroo or four limes, and llio nogro Anothor account says tho assassin lold a woman who witnessed bis cold-blooded crlmo that ho had killed King In iclf-do- fence, and that ho did not como lliero for Ibat purpose, but lo murder Twllclicll. run novisnxountni'. A Word if C'mitloii. It has bocn ropoaledly claimed that se cret organizations do not take an ncllvo part lu politics, but that tlio respective members of such organizations support and volo for such candidates as they Indi vidually think aro best qualified for tlio ofllcos la be lilted.

The public sometimes beliovo that tills prluclplo Is not always acted upou in good faith, aud that thero have been occasions In our own Stale which would seem to Justify this belief. It has been repeatedly Intimated that "tho Grange" is a political organization and that Influences are brought to bear up on tho "Grangers" to Induco them In sup port a particular candidato for ofllcc. Tlio thoughtful, Intelligent farmers of Vermont wcro Induced to beenmo members of llio Grango on account of tho pecuniary ad vantages and Increased knowledge of ngrl- culturo which might bo derived through an organization of tills character. Thoso who thus bccaino members of the Grango look with distrust upon any attempt lo convert their Instlluilon Into secret political ring. To this the honest voter would not submit for tio readily seos tho danger of aiding such political movements nml of turning tho Grango into an office-making Institution.

In tho contest ft Governor, which Is now agitating tho State, Uicro is nothing thus far which clcaily Indicates thai tho Grangers aro working as political orgaulzilion. It Is Intimated, however, and many be lieve, that the suppoilers of 1). D. Har ris aro about to abandon their citidl- dalo and by overy means in their power seek the aid of tho Grangers to secure del egates for another candidate for Governor, just for the purpose of defeating Dea. ICitcy.

Wo trust that tho farmers of Windham county will not lend themselves to this scheme; they should act Indcpeudetitly and according to their individual convictions. I ii order lo do-this tlioy cannot lend thcniscvcs, or their organizations lo iKilltl-clans who seek lo bring their private quarrels into public affairs. Bratlleboro, May 28, 1870. Press Comment. Matters look pretty well mixed up but if wo wcro lo judgo from ptescnt Indications Col.

Mcado is not at all unlikely to bo iiom Inatcd. Montpclier Freeman. Tho governor question is suspiciously quiet this week. Aro they looklug for tlio "Great Unknown?" As fir as wocanjudgo tho man whom tho peoplo want Is E. Walton cf Montpclier, aud one who completely fills the bill.

OrfctOHirtn. If llio question wero left entirely to Ihe voters, Governor Peck would, undoubtob ly, bo reelected. Hut Ibcro aro too many interests concerned, probably, to allow Huch a result. Politicians and aspirants for office of some tort, aro loo numerous lid too industiious and persistent, to let tho people have their own way, ni'd they may as well innko up their minds to oto for some other man. The prominent men, just now, aio Messrs.

Hslcy and Harris, of Iirattleboro, and Col. Mead, of Randolph. JuiUo Picrpolnl, ol Vcrgcn-nes, is also named. Tho nomination of either of these men by the convention would rccehe llio support of tho people H'iiiiI- sor Journal. The governor question Is creating con siderable excitement in Iliallleboro, whero aio located perhaps tho two most prominent candidates at this lime, EUey and Harris.

Tho friends of both aro in dead oarnest aud determined to win tho prize, which Windham county now thinks sho has within easy reach. If we correctly interpret tho indications Deacon Eitoy is ahead in the town and llio county in number or supporters, while it is conceded that lu education Harris Is by far I lie better fitted or the two. Rut it Is not always tho uiucrically strong who win in such con tests, and on the other hand it may turn ut that Cameron has so mo disciples In Vermont who believe that tho "literary rollers are already too powerful, and so it is not safe to count upon tlio success of either of tbeso gentlemen in securing tho lo cal delegation to tho convention. li'ood- stoek Standard. Windham county presents two men Mr.

Jacob Estey and Mr. 11. D. Harris. It Is evident that the peoplo of the county aro much divided upon this matter, and tbo prospect Is that neither will give way to tho other.

Wo need not recount the ob jections raised to both these which arc, no doubt, magnified by their opponents; but there may besnnugh to arotp-o suspicion, and that is death to any candidate Ibis year. I Chittenden coun ty, Judgo Pierponl's namo is brought forward, and Is at once met by tlio Insinuation that somo ono wants Ills seat on tbo bench. The grangers all over tho slato aro talking of John 11. Mead a good man, perhaps, but not the ono to mako centennial governor of. So, at present writing, It teems as though the people would bo obliged lo uomlnato Gov.

Peck again, who has mado an unexceptionable covcrnor; or, perhaps, put tho Hon. E. P. Walton, of Mnntpelier, ut Iho head ol slato flairs, and have a candldato who would bring honor and dignity to tlio office, and ono who. liko urosars wile, is nuovo suspicion.

cyhcuo- nian. Windham county, which claims tho hon or, has put forward two men, Hon. Jacob Estey and Hon. 11. D.

Harris, both resl dents of Iirattleboro. It is unfortunate that thero should bo two candidates from tho same locality, but It is tho result, prob ably, of a bad split In tho republican party in Iirattleboro. Neither of tbeso gentle men bavo many personal acquaintances In this portion of the state, but all of Ihoso who mo acquainted with them whom wo havo consulted In tho matter would prefer Mr. Estey. Ho is a thoroughgoing busi ness man.

honest and unrlzht. a consistent republican, and would, no doubt, mako a very good governor. Mr. Harris Is moro of a politician, and has hardly as good a recoru. iseuucr ot mom nave ueen mucu in public life, and wo cannot help think ing that there aro several men lu the stato wo would rathor vole fur.

not nerhans be- cnuso tbey aro better men. but because we aro better acquainted with them. Man chester Journal, Hut that Mr. Harris had sympa thized with tho liberal movement? Sup, pose that, tired of parly corruption, weary oftho doctrine of parly infallibility, and euro of tlio sincerity of tho great Journalist, he had chosen to volo for bim? Would that crlmo disqualify bim forever for the governorship of tho state of Vermont Tho fault, If fault at all, scorns too microscopic to receive tbo atlcntiou of any candid person, Four years ago the accusation might havo had somo weight might havo bcon a book to hang a doubt upon. To-day.

however. with new ovldcnco every morning, and froali facts every evening, to show that what wo want is the man, wboover or whatever lie is uy namo, mo cuarge ibat a candidate refused to vilify Horaco Gree ley Is a peltv, Kpoclous, aud empty pretext. Should Mr. Harris seem to bo tho man, unless somo slain of a deeper dyo can be sighted, be will not bo heralded out of political exlstenco so easily. Vermont Farmer.

California, whero everything Is blggor than anywhere else, is now- erecting the biggest lunatic asylum in tho world. It will be within two hundred feet of a mile In ciicumfcrence. ispoMiro of Ilia Slollr Miiaulrea, Tho exlstenco of a secret, oath-bound or- ganlzstlon In llio coal fields of Pennsylva nia, has been known for many yoars, and many deeds of blood and vlotonco in thoso wild nml lawless regions havo bcon rightly credited to tlio members of this order tbo "Molly Magulres." lly what lies tho or-ganlzillon was held together, what were Its signs aud passwords, and who wcro its members -those, and most oilier matters connected with Us bavo been profound secrcl. A Rhot or a stab in tho dark Iho myslcilous dlsappcaranco nf an obnoxious boss or agent tho firing of houses and barns at night llico havo been tbo favorllo manifestations of tho order. In times when llio mines were Idlo Iho Molly Mogutrcs have mado thomsolvcs tiio terror nf the wlmlo region, holding tho au thorities in defiance, and working their despcrato wills with little Interference.

Yet tho Inner workings of the order havo been kopt secret and would probably lmvo remained so hail it not been for a detective, James McParlan, of tho Pinkcrton agency. Tills man, witli that disregard nf personal risk which Is characteristic of tho better clajs eif Ids profession, contrived threo ycatsago to gel himself admitted to tho order. Ever since he has been busy studying Us operations and collecting ovldonco against Its members, and now lu tho open court room at Pnltsvllie, bo fore a crowd of spcclaloii largoly mado up of Molly Magulres, aud at tho trial of II vo members of llio order for murder, ho Is exposing tho Inner history of tho iiiganlzattoii and tell-ing tho story of Its crimes. It appears that llio real namo of tbo society Is tbo Ancient Order of Hibernians but branches uf the same order which exist outsidu Ilic coal regions nro not credited witli any knowledge of or responsibility for Iho crimes perpetrated by tho order there. Only Catholic Irishmen can belong to tho order, and tho Initiation ceremonies nro simple.

Members aro sworn to keep the secrets of the organization, lo report If they hear members ill spoken of, and to obey tho olllcers in all tilings lawful, but not otherwise. Tbooilglii oi tho society is In Ireland, rrom which codiilry tho signals and passwords aio scut out quarterly to the suliordln.itu societies in all parts or tho world. The piaclleoor Ibo organization In tho coal regions of Pennsylvania differs from the rules laid down in tlio constitution and by-laws. Punishment Is never Inflicted for crimes committed persons outside of lliu order; uuu If member Informs on another who lias committed crlmo ho Is expelled. When member has a grievance against an outsider ho lays his case before the head of ills division or lodge, who is called llio "bodyniakler," and it is considered by tills officer and a council of tlio most trusty members.

If Iho offender's death is determined upon, tho body-master of a neighboring division is called on to furnish men lu do tho work who aro unknown tw tho intended victim, llio un -ilarstatidlug being that tho courtesy will bo reclpriScaled if required. Thus, in tbo murder of policeman Yost, tho caso now on trial at Poltsville, tho criino was planned because lie had arrested a man named Duffy, a member of tho order. Duffy's division called on a neighboring division to furnish assassins, and two men named Itoylo and McGehaii wcro detailed for the work. Tbo latter division had a job on Its hands in the caso of tlio mine boss at I.ans-ford, John P. Jones.

Thocoiitiacl was fulfilled to tho letter, lioylo aod McGehan killed Yost and Duffy's' dislslun recipro cated by killing Jones. Thero was a sensation in llio court at Pottsvillenu Monday when the dctectivo McPnrlau, after detailing tlio circuiii'lances connected with llio murder ot Yost and Jones and tho terms or tho contract arrang ing for II, proceeded lo namo somo mem bers of llio ordor. Among others ho mentioned Patrick ono of the County Commissioners nf Scliuy kill, and man named Condon, who had just been appointed by Collins a night watchman in tho jail whero tho Molly Magulre prlsoncia wero confined. President Gowcu of tbo Philadelphia and Reading niilroid compa ny, ho has been active lu hunting down tbo Molly Maguiio organizations and who is a volunteer counsel for llio commonwealth in these eases, corroborated the detective's statements, and said ho would prove that Collins had secielcd prNouen and bad within a few days made a visit for which ho would be called to account be futolhu Coutt. Ho added that tbo order, as it existed In Schuylkill county was woio than tho Thugs or India, being a so ciety whoso object was doliberato murder, arson, robbery, and tho prevention or tho dtlcctloii of crime.

A largo forto or spe cial police is on guard in tlio court room to prevent a rescuo or tbo prisoners, and tbo dctectivo McParlan is guarded night and day lo shield him from assassination. ThotrI.il Is not yot concluded, but the ovldenco already given is sunlclout to provo a condition or tilings oven wurso than bad been supposed. Tbo revelations which havo been mado read almost like ro mance, but thero is no doubting their truth With tbo testimony which McParlan has secured tbo aulboritics of Schuylkill coun ty will havo themselves lo blamo If I hey do not stamp out tho last vosligo of Molly Ma gulreism In that region. The best way to do it would be lohang promptly every man convicted of murder, aud to sentence to long terms In Ihe Penitentiary tho men who wcro accessories to the crimes. In this wav Ibis borriblo business of bartering ntiman lives migui do mauo an enu oi; out only Ibo mil cl on or sw ii and severe pun Ishmcnt will answer.

Jloston Journal. Wiir.nn Mil Hlainu'h Money Camu FnoJl. It may not bo Important but it is interesting lo know how Mr. lllalno mado bis monoy, sinco bis enomlos chargo that hu was poor when ho entered Congress and Is now a rich man. Tho Portland (Me.) Advertiser says: "Mr.

lllalno in 1S01 bought somo mining property In Peunsyl vanla, which was sold under tho hammer, and which ho happened to know was very valuable. Ho paid about 523.000 tor Ibis property, which now worth $300,000, and has for a number of yoars paid an annual lucomo uf $18,000. This transaction well kown lu Maluc. Thero aro gentle men here who wero Invited lo join in the purchaso, but declined, aud havo since re gretted their doclslon. It is known how nnd whero ho obtained tho money to pay for a purchaso which was then beyond bl in cans." TiiEAiiMVor the James.

The fourth Triennial Reunion of tbo Society of th James, will be held In Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Juno 7th. The oration will bo delivered by Ilrevet Major Goneral Joseph R. llawloy, of Connecticut, and an origl nal poonr will bo read by tbo poet of tho occasion. Officers and soldiers who served In the Army of the James, dostrous of Joining tbo Society, aro requosted to com muuicato with tho Treasurer, Gen. Charles A.

Carleton, No. 03 llroadwny, New York, A frioud bauds us tho following It Is said that when Andrew Jackson was candl date for tho Presidency, his opponents I Congress In their prosldont-inaklngspoecli cs cudcavored lo bring hint Into disrepute by showing bis Illiterate disqualifications. especially In bad spelling. This greatly Ir ritated John Randolph who, one day, when It was under discussion, exclaimed with great vehemence, "One must be a Joolwho cannot spell a vordonly one teayl" Local Intelligence. Itrattlf lioiu Mr.

E. C. Crosby ndvorllocs a very de-slrablo building lot this week. Cliarloy Ellis lias bought tho West Iirattleboro coach line of J. A.

Taylor. Tlio ladles will not "fall" to nollco 1). II. Sllsby A Co' new odverllscmcnl this week. Tho llraltlcboroFlm Dopailninnl aro to havo tlclr niinual parado on Saturday, tho 27lh lust.

Tho Estey Guard will glvo an exhibition drill at Iho town lull, Thursday ovo-nlug May 2.rth. Rov. II. II. Nell, Professor of rhetoric In Amherst College, will preach In the Center Coniircgallonal church next Sabbath, morning and evening.

Two persons received Iho rlto of confir mation nt Iho liamls nf HI. Rev. lllshop Rissoll at St. Michael's (Episcopal) church, last Monday evening. Tlio directors of Iho Central Vermont llroad passed through hero In their spec ial car on Monday, en roulo for New Lon don, on a tour of Inspection, nml returned Tuesday.

Tho p.atiioof base ball played on Ind- ham county park lasl Saturday, between Hoyco's Picked Nino and tho Union Raso Hall Club, resulted in a victory for tho Union's by a scoro of 20 to H3. Tho minstrel entertainment on Tues day evening was thinly attention, but bellicr this was duo to tho hard limes, or to an "elevation" of tho musical tasto hlch thecommunlty bas experienced dur ing llio past winter, wo aro not prepared lo say. A valuablo horso belonging lo .1. J. Eslcy was badly injured on Tuesday by stepping on plcco ot slalo used for tho repair of tho highway nt llio foot of Main trccl.

The slato entered Ijo borso foot ml severed an artery, threatening for timo fatal results. I). S. Pratt has recently sold a heifer four years old, and b. c.

four mouths old, lo W. P. Dodgo of Waukcgan, 111. Tlicso wcro somo of tbn choicest bteil animals from Mr. Pratt's Princess herd and sold for largo price, but wo bavo not learned the xact figures.

DIUTIt OF THANK W. 1IAURIS. It is larely that llio death of any Indl- Idual In our midst lias occasioned so gen eral and sincere a feeling of regret and sad ness as did that of Mr. Frank W. Harris, htch took place at his residence on l'rl- lay night lasl, from heart dlsoase.

Mr. Harris had been in dclicito health for somo years past, but his friends bad not looked pon his condition with any fcara or an Immediately fatal result, and it was thero-foro natural that tho announcement on Thursday morning last that his hours wero umbered should havo produced a painful sensation throughout tho community. Mr. Harris's naliiro una of that gonial, hearty typo which mado friends of alt whocamo in contact with him. Whether in sickness or In health none ever saw bim otherwlso than cheerful, cordial, and overflowing witli kindly wit and good-foliowslilp.

Gen erous and whole-souled to a fault, ho was noivn of all men as a manly man who scorned every sort of meanness. Especial, lv in the church and society of which he was a rcspouslblo officer and an earnest and liberal suppartcrand member, will his less bo felt aud mourned. To bim alono the announcement of his near dcccasocarno without a shock, and, entirely conscious to tho last, llio perfect peace, serenity and calm trustfulness with which bo antici pated the tln.il change, must orcr be sourco or comfort and consolation to his Iricken family. Tho funeral sorvlces took placo nt bis lalo rcsldcnco on Monday afternoon, when a largo company of towns men gathered to pay a heartfelt tribulo or sorrow and respect to his memory. TEMI'EnANCE.

The ISraltlcboio Tempcranco Itoform Club held an Interesting meeting at tho town hall on Thursday evening of last week. Tho atteudance was good, and tho proceedings betokened a united purposo to go forward in tho good work so auspiciously begun. There wcro tho usual oxcr- Isss or prayer and singing, and remarks wero mado by qulto a number ofspcakcrs, tho time iieing well occupied. Tho follow ing Constitution was presented aud adopt ed by llio Club it being in form tho reg ular "Reform Club Constitution" uniformly introduced aud recommended by Mr. Osgood In his work CONSTITUTION.

HVA Charity for All and Malice tou-ard A'oiie." We. tho undersigned, holding this truth to bo self-ovldcnt, that Intemperance is a great social evil, Involving In its consequences tho misery or Individuals and fam ines, auu itircaietimg ruin to too uci interests or society aud knowing, both by and observation, that tho uso of alcoholic liquors as a bevcrago is not only dangerous nut ansoiuteiy ruinous to ncaitu, morality, and every principle of good bo-licvo it lo bo our duty to do all in our powor lo arrest tho progress ot so diro an evil, and to stay tho uso of Intoxicating drinks, anil lo this end no do hereby agree In bind ourselves to Iho annexed pledgo, aud to as-soclato ouiselves as a society under tho fol lowing rules and rcguiattous: Art. 1. This foclely shall bo known as llio Urattleboro Temperance Itoform Club. r.T.

2. Its officers shall bo a Prcsidont, llvo Vlco-Presldcnts, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chaplain, to bo chosen semi-annually uy nauot at ine nrst meetings in iiisy ami November, whoso duties shall be tho same as Ihoso ofsimilar officers In other organi-zitlon, and who shall bold their respec tive offices until oiuors aro cuosen in tneir places. Akt. 3. Thero shall bo committee of fivo chosen at the samo time as tho other otlicers, to lie known as the Committee of Ways and Means, wuoso duty it suau no to lake such measures as tbe Club may direct from timo to tlmo for supplying tho treasury with funds.

They shall also au dit tlio accounts or mo secretary ami xroas urer. Am. 4. Thero shall be a committee of ten chosen ut the same tlmo as tho oiber of- tlrprs. In bn Unnwn SB tho Visltlncr Com- mlttco, whoso duty It shall be to visit the members ol tho Club, and In form themselves in relation lo the wants of tbo needy.

and to supply them under the direction of tue uiuu. Art. 5. There shall bo chosen at tho same tlmo an Exccutivo Committee of llvo mombers. of which tho Picsldent shall bo chairman cx-omeio.

ArtT. 0. Tho meetings of the Club shall bo beld as often as may from timo to time bo doiormtncd, auu at eacu meeting mo President shall ask, Has any member broken tbo uledze? Should there bo an ofilrrnallve answer, tho offending brother shall bo reminded of Ihe Impropriety of ins conduct uy tuo presiuing otucer, anu requested to renew ins pieuge, AST. 7. No person shall speak in tbo moctings ot too iiuu wuo is uoiji inemuer, unless ui too request oi tuu prusiuiug uui' cer, or by special permission oftho Club.

Art. 8. No political or sectarian subject shall at any time, or on any occasion, be anointed or uiscusscu in tue uiuu. Art. 0.

It shall bo tho duty of tbe Chap, lain to open nil meetings with prayer, lo take chargo or all rollgious meetings connected with tho Ciub, and superintend tho Sabbath school, should one bo established uy llio uiuu. Art. 10. Any Club may adopt such by. laws for tbo government of their organ iza tlon as tney may deem oxpeuieni, proviueu tho samo are not Inconsistent with the fore going Constitution, tho samo to be for- KUIUK iuu o.uiu iv ua warded immediately upon their adoption i.

.1... 1 i i to the Secretary of the State Club, Art. 11. Any nddTllon, alteration, or amendment to tbe foregoing roles may bo made ut tiio annual utuu meeting uy atwo- thirds volo or tue members present. An-r.

12. rtcdnc. Wo. tho enrolled mini. beis of tho Iirattleboro Tcinporanca Reform Club, do solemnly promise, befiro God and thoso witnesses, that wo will never make, buy, soil, or uso as a boverage, any spirituous or matt liquors, wino or cider, and Ibat wo wl'I.

In all nroner wavs. dlscourago tho manufacture, sale, and uso or tiio same. Tlio next meeting of Ibo Club will bo hold at tho town halt on Sunday ovcnlng next at fi o'clock. Tho following Is llio list of letters io-; in tlio post ofllcc In Ibis village mnlnlng May 18 Gents. Henry II.

Allen, Jas. Anderson, Dennis G. Ilurr, Alexander Charotic, Pat Fleming, Dr. Henry, H. P.

Hamilton, E. L. Johnson, Thomas Manning, a. V. Page, L.

Porter, Willard Parker, J. J. Ryan, D. C. Starkey, Wnllaco M.

Sargent. Ladles. Sirs. Louisa Uarrcll, Miss Liz- zlo Clark, Abbie J. Dearborn, Mrs.

S. D. Dickinson, Mrs. Ellon Donahue, Mrs. Linus Hunt, Miss Jonnio M.

Mason, Miss Liz-zlo J. Slrceler, Mrs. L. 11. Taylor, Mrs.

C. A. Wallman. Package for W. II.

Upham. West Ilruttlebom. Tlio closing exercises of tho spring term of llio academy tako placo on Mon day and Tuesday, May 22 and 23. Monday an examination ofclassos; Tuesday ovo- nlng a pubiiccntcrtalnmentofprlzo speak ing, plays, Ac. Music furnished by tho Iirattleboro orchestra.

Lltllo Miss Florenco Fislier colobrated her first birthday on Tuesday, tho lflth by a parly at which thero wero present twclvo babies, all but ono under ono year of ago, all girls but two, and all living within a littln moro than a slono's throw from bor own domicile. It was tho most Interesting show of tho season, and Iho spectators wcro numerous. All tho babies were awarded first premi ums the mothers bolng tho judges. As Thomas Reed and wife of Diim- merston Illil woro returning homo from lilts vlilago ono day last week, their horse look fright from tbo raising of an umbrella, near Henry rnn, throning Mr. and Mrs.

Reed over a wall into Mr. Morso's barn yard, inflicting very scvero Injuries. Tho wagon was smashed to atoms and tho horse camo lo a stand in tho hog yard. Mrs. Reed bolng in fccblo health at Iho time, it was feared that lior injuries would provo fatal, but both aro now doing well.

numnterMton. In addition to llio weekly meetings for practlco the cornel band mtots sometimes for tho puiposo of.i screnado to somo mem ber of tho company at bis rcsldcnco and bavo a good tlmo in a social way. Last Thursday ovcnlng, the band made Joseph T. Dodgo a surprise visit and in addition lo tho musical entertainment, prcsonlcd him and his wifo each a silver napkin ring, For tbeso tokens of friendship, tbo genial good visit and kind remembrance, beis very grateful and expresses man- thanks, May 50th will bo observed by tho band, tho Sabbath school and tho citizens generally, for Iho purposo of decorating tho sol diers' graves In tho different cemeteries of this town. It will bo necessary to meet for tho decoration in tbo forenoon as tho band expect lo ixi absont in tho afternoon.

lVel Dunamerston. CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL. There was quite a gathering of old and young, ladies and gentlemen, at S. Frink's hall on the -tth lo put us In mind of our national independence 100 years ago, The programmo for tho ovcnlng was as fol lows 1. Prayer by our pastor.

Hymn by tho choir. 3. Reading of tho Declaration of Indo pcudeuce. A. Introduction of Washington and lady and Grant and lady.

iiymn "uito on science," uy tue old folks. 0. Farco Taking of Fort TI. bv Ethan Allen, which was well performed. Tab leaux Pocahontas saving Iho Uro of Cap tain Carding tow.

spinning llax and wool. 8. Declamations, song, singing, Ac. Thero wero various articles of centennial curiosity, a block-tin teapot handed down lo the sixth generation, a powder born Ibat was used in Iho French and Indian war and also in tho Revolution, an old arm chair that was used beforo tbo Revolution, pewter spoon moulds, and many other ar ticlcs of ancient dale. Next In order camo tho call to supper, and there, Mr.

Editor, is where you made a mistake in not being with us. The tablo representing 177(1 was of tho ancient stylo and was tilled with Iho stibslanllals of life, a good old-fashioned boiled dish, baked beans, johnny-cake, rye and Indian bread, Ac. Tho modern tablo of 1S7C was filled with all tho delicacies of tho present ago. Tho eatables were furnished by tho ladies of ost Dummer ston, who aro famous for gelling up a good supper. Tuo funds rcceiscd rrom the res tlv.il woro very satisfactory, and will bo used lo replenish Ibo Sunday school libra ry.

All present seemed lo enjoy the eve entertainment. The exercises ciosod with tlio singing or Old Hundred by Ibo whole company. lVrl Doter. All ecclesiastical council representing tho churches of Wilmington, Dummer ston, West Townshcnd and Jamaica con vened in tho church in this place on Wednesday, Slay 10, at 1 r. M.

Rov. J. Baldwin was clectod moderator and Rev, A. Ii. Eiumons scribe.

After duo consid eratiou the council unanimously voted to udviso tho dissolution of tho pastorale, Tho council expressed sympathy for the church and commended Rev. II. II. Olds tbo retiring pastor, as a "faithful and Jc voted minister of tho gospel." rurettelill, -The quiet of one of tho homes of this llltlo village was very happily and auspl clously diversified tho other day, the lllh Inst. Tho occasion was tho celebration of tho golden wedding of Mr, and Mrs.

It. Chase. It was lime of deep Interest to this aged couple aud tbelr numerous lam lly, most of whom woro present to congrat ulate their parents, aud express their filial affection aud esteem for thoso who cared for lliein In their infancy and youth, and trained thorn up to be Industrious, useful members of society. Few, very few, are permitted to walk life's journey together so long. Fifty years ago this couple wcro united in marriage in Andover, and in that town havo lived most of their lives and roared up a largo family of sons aud daugb tors, all of whom their aged eyes are now blessed In seeing successful, respected aud prosperous in tlio world.

These, with wives and husbands and prattling grand children came hither in goodly numbers to do honor lo worthy and respected paronts One, a son, from Londonderry two daugb tors from Andover, one living on tbo old homestead a son, resident hero with bis parents; a son, a physician from Ohio, and a son an editor, from se far away as Texas Altogether tbe company inado a houseful sure. A son and daughter In Illinois, It wasrcgrottcd.eouldnotbeprosont, A neph nn from Ohio was nresent. Tho Rov. Ml Burnbam of this placo was called upon to officiate on tbe joyful occasion, ruo nev erend gentleman mado a brief prayer and plcdgod tbe aged couple anew, and In ap proprlato remark! congratnlaled lbem and ooompany present on this Joyful occa- on. Then "Homo Again" was sung uy tbe ohlldron with tho spirit and tho un derstanding.

After this, alt sat down lo tho bounteous and elegant icpnst prepared, and did amplo Justico lo Iho dinner, aud bestowed a merited encomium upon tuo cook who bad oxecutod her part oftho programme no nicely and In such good lasle. ho evening was spent In social convcrso nnd singing. All felt that tho occasion was most happy, Joyful one, and ono long io io remembered. o. r.

q. JllUIUlCH. many of us cannot visit tho groat Centennial ot Philadelphia, it lias been determined to havo a celebration In this village. A prollminary meeting will bo held In tho town hall on Friday, 10th at hlch It is hoped that a dcflnllo plan will bo adopted and all necessary arraignments made, that tho celebration may bo a suc cess. Rov.

Lewis Qrout is expected to speak In tho Congregational chinch on Wedncs- ay evening, May 21. As agont of Iho American Missionary Association, lie will peak of educational and missionary work In the Booth, and refer to his lalo ox tended lour among tho freed men. Putnej. Henry Gough, who formerly carried on the tin business at this place, and moved his business from hero to Monion, going to re-open a shop in (his village. titncy people wilt bo glad lo sco him back I bis old business onco more.

Tho Dolchanly Ilrolhers havo again closed their woolen mill here, It Is supposed with no Intention of starting business gain. J. M. Drew, tho tempcranco reform lec- urcr, gave his lucbriato experience lo a argo and enthusiastic audience at llio town bail, on Tuesday cvoning last. w.

ToHiiwtieni. A fsellng or sadness and deep sorrow camo over nil this community on the an- ouncemcnt, last Saturday evening, that tbe Rov. C. 1'. Frcnyear was dead.

Although Iho event was not altogether unex pected, and had not been for two days, yet the fact thai an earnest and faithful minis ter of Christ was dead, and had died in tho maturity of his life, and in tho midst of his usrulii(s, was well calculated to cast a gloom ovor tho minds or all, as it did. A largo aud sympathizing congregation testified Ihcir appreciation or his worth, and manifested their kind feelings toward tho afflicted family by their attendance upon the funeral exercises at tho Baptist church ou Tuesday, tho lCtb Inst. It seems but a fow days slnco Mr. Frcnyear was engaged bis work as preacher and pastor In our community. Now his voico Is heard no moro among us, and ho bas gone to his reward In ettrnlly.

How foicibly such an event reminds us that, "In Iho midit of life wo ore In death 1" Well may each ono ask himself, am I x. iVnothcr correspondent says: "He was a roan of inure than ordinary ability and was held In high esteem by his church and denomination. Ho had been the secretary of tbo Vermont Baptist Slato convention for several years, was largely instrumental consolidating the recoids of Vermont Baptist anniversaries, and by his painstak- ng and fidelity was rewarded by Ihe con fidence and commendklionof bis brethren. He was quite a historical student, and at tho tlmo or his decease was engaged lu writing up a very mtnuto history or tho Baptist denomination in this Slate. His loss will bo deeply felt by a large circle of friends, and his interesting unilty will mourn tbo loss of an affectionate husband and rather.

The Baptist clergyman of Ibis connly, and many from other sections, at tended tho funeral." v. Westminster. -Miss Emma E. Lane, who has been or gan 1st for a number of years at Iho- Con- gregatioual church, was presented last week by members of tho congregation, as a token or friendship, with a sliver salver, pitcher and cups, also a cut glass cake basket and silvor card receiver. Miss Lino was taken by compielo surprise, sho being absent making calls at tho time.

She was quietly summoned nnd cordially greeted byahouserul of friends. Tho Rov. P. F. Barnard made tho presentation speech In a very happy manner, and tbo estmlnslcr cornet baud performed some of their host pieces.

TCUmlafflon. C. W. Brigham sold his horses, car riages and household furniture at auction, last Saturday, preparatory to leaving lown. Mr.

and Mrs. Brigham and little Cbarloy leave many friends here who will miss thoni very much. II. F. Barber's stock of boots and shoes woro all sold at anctlon last weok, making qulto a lively salo of two days.

Ashley Stono Is to resumo his auction of "dry goods, A-c," noxt Monday. II. P. Bowkor killed a very fat ox Ibis week, tho dressed weight being HS1 lbs. JIello The scries of tompcrance meetings bold lu Bellows Falls on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, last, by tho noted tcmperanco workers, Messrs.

Osgood and Drew, proved a great success. On tho second evenln tbe names enrolled on the pledge number ed somo 300, a large proportion being thoso of drinking men. A Rotorm Club was organized Monday evening, with L. M. Read, as President.

All classes of tbe com munity aro Interested In tho work, and groat enthusiasm prevails- At tbo hour of tho meeting on Monday ovcnlng noarly all tbo places of business wore closed, tbo hall was filled to overflowing, and many wero unable to get In. Illnsdiste, It. II. Miss Ltlla Cooper bas opened a mlllln cry store on Canal street. A student of Nowtou Tboologieal In stitute occupied tbo pulpit In tho Baptist church last Sabbath in tho absence of the Rev.

C. W. Buriihaui, who was in tte city of Buffalo, attending a meeting of the Missionary Union. The II. T.

R. Club will glvo an entor talnmcut In American block ou Wedncs day evening, May 21, at which time will be presented the temperance drama In two acts, eulltled "Tho Last Loaf." This Is a a most excellent play and Is worthy to bo beard by a full bouse. On tho evening of May Cth qullo a good number of friends assombled ot tbo rest denco of Chas. Stearns and wife lu memo ry of tlio tenth anniversary of their mar riage. A very pleasant time was passed, and among the arllclesbestowcd was a chi na and glassware set.

The Catbolie fair, referred to lu a previous issue, is cortalnly Instituted ou a very neat and tasty much credit is duo to those who bavo taken an acttvo part in the preientincnt and arrangemeut of the articles on exhibition. Yonr correspond' ent veiled tho ball or amusement on Tues day aflornoon, and among Ihe most protnl nent representations observed were a stand ornamented with confectionery, a table covered with an cxcellont variety of pas try, and ornamontal tables represented by Father Daunua' mission, Asbuolot, Win cheater, Swanzey and Hinsdale, all of which woro highly decoralod wllh various nnd numorous works of ail. In Iho corner of tho room was located tent bearing tho outward Inscription, "Circus and Me-nagcrlo by P. T. Ilarnuin," but Iho show-man and show woro not rovcaled.

Tho ox-lilblllon commenced on Monday evening, when tho Iltnsdato dramatic club amused the audleuco in tho performance of llio farce, "Nursery Chickwccd." It wm very finely rendered and with much credit to tho participants. Tho entertainment Tuesday evening consisted of voc.il and organ recitations by Dr. J. I). Werner and wifo of Ktene.

Tho loveo closes on Thursday cvoning, wllh grand ball, tn which alt aro Invllcd, n. STATE XF.WN. Rutland was visited, Saturday after-noon, by qullo a lively hall storm. Hall-stones fell from tho size of a walnut don Tho Stalo Fair Is to be held at SI. Albans on Tuesday, Wednesday nnd Thursday, September 12lh, 13th and lllh.

A largo black bear went through Richmond vlilago Monday, which It wasosli-mated would weigh over four bundled potintli. At the tncctl ng Wednesday of tho stockholders nf the Central Vermont railroad, tho old board of directors was re-elected, with tho exception or J. B. Pago of Rut-land, James W. pinery of Boston being elected In Ills place.

Now thirty-foot rails aro now being laid over a part of Ibo Rutland railroad. Many of tlio rails that aro being replaced have been down from tho tlmo tho road was first built a period of about a generation. jSl. Johnsbury is in a bad way, according to the Caledonian. It says What two years ago was a 1,500 residence in this place, will not bring over this spring.

Reason taxes and no hopo of reform. St. Albans butter market, May 10. Attendance good, receipts large, market dull and sales slow at quotations. Wo quote common, 10 to 18 cents; medium to good, 18 to 20 cents cholco, 20 to 22 cents gilt edged, 23 cents.

The co-operative company at Spring field aro doing so well that they havo decided to add $10,000 lo their capital. Gcorgo L. Bilcom is about to closo his mills at Proctors vl lie, which be has run ror twenly-nlno years past. Pea body A Co. aro building on Iho site oftho recently-destroyed mill oftho Mcln-does lumber company at Mclndoos Falls a mill Ibat will cost $50,000 and have a capacity of 2,000,000 feet a month.

Tbe elogant residence of Chester Piko of Cornish, just acrgss the river from Windsor, was burned Thursday; loss $30,000. Tho fire was caused by a dctectivo chimney. -A young man named Frank Bailey was drowned at West Concord, Sunday night. Ho was rocking In bis boat, which suddenly glided over Iho mill dam at tbo cost of bis life. A companion who was with him succeeded in reaching tho shore.

Bailey's body was recovered. Barrc bad a triple burial, a few days ago, that of Royal C. Galo and bis wife, who died within a few hours of each olbcr, and Martin V. Bailey, their son-in-law, who had been killed by a falling tree. Amos Goodwin is a strange resident of Woodford who goes by tho namo of "Wild Amos." One of his freaks, when be was a boy, was to sell for $40 a gill be had court ed for two years because another fellow wanted her more than be did.

Rutland Railroad stock, preferred, Is soiling in Boston at 10; Vermont and Canada, 23; Vermont Central Ss, 1902, 59J; Connecticut and Passumpslc, preferred, 3S Ogdcnsburg and Lako Champlaln, 30; preferred, 83. J. B. Chase, of Hartford, a farmer and largo dairyman, bas gone Into volcntary bankruptcy, wllh liabilities amounting to $30,000. His principal creditors aro tho Windsor Savings Rank, of Windsor, and near neighbors who have loaned him sums ranging Trom $100 to Tho Windsor bank Is secured by a mortgago on real estate.

Tho good peoplo of tbe Congregational society at Weston have been engaged in an interesting war with a woman. They got a new minister, and he war-led to go into tho parsonage immediately, but tho woman who occupied it refused to leave. Sho bar ricaded tho doors aud windows, and every attack was repulsed, for two months, but finally a compromlso was made. A serious and probably fatal accident befell Jonathan Powers and his daughter of West Newbury on Sunday forenoon while returning from cburcb, tho horse taking fright, throwing both occupants from the bucev. Mr.

Powors bad bis law broken and side Injured. Tbo daughter received a severe cut in the forehead. Thodauch- ter will recover, but Mr. Powers Is not expected to live. He is 70 years old.

JEH ITEMS. Tho Secretary of War has reduced tho estimates in bis department to tbo extent of $5,007,005. Tho giant powder works near Drakes- ville, N. exploded yesterday afternoon, killing two men. William Varloy, heller known dy, Ibo Blacksmith," died In New York city, Wednesday evening, of consumption.

He was buried Sunday, and his funeral was attended by largo numbers of Now Yoik criminals and bruisers. Dr. W. IS. Hall, tbe well known edit or of Hall's Journal of Health, died suddenly on tho street lu New York, Wednesday evening, of apoplexy.

The Reese River (Nev.) Reveille says that a dead squaw and her living infant wero buried together by tho Plutes at Yankee Blade, last week. Tbey dug a bole, threw Into it the squaw's body, laid Ihe babe on her breast, and covcieil them wllh brush. In explanation, one of them sald: "Baby uo good no got milk blmeby heap cry; die pooty soou auyhow." Mr. Parton has abandoned Massachusetts and gono where a man is permitted legally to marry bis step-daughter. Tbo graves of the Confederate dead at Port Gibson wero decorated on tbo 1st tho Union soldiers Joluing in strowlng llowcrs.

Mra. Mlnnio Sherman-Filch can bavo those diamonds now. Tho Houso felt good-n a I red Monday aud passed theSonato bill allowing thorn to pass through tho New York Custom Houso freo of duly. Last Sunday morning eight children got luto an old, leaky skiff on the Ohio river, near Veray, Indiana, and pushed out Into tho stream the skiff sank and five of tho children, all belonging to ouo fsmlly, wero drowned. Tho widow of ex-President Polk has bcon tendered the freo uso of a palaco-car i oni her homo at Nashville, to Philadelphia Ratio wishes to visit the Centennial Exhibition.

Doin Pedro lias telegraphed Carlos Gomez, (he Brazllllau composer, lo composo a suitable piece of muslofor the centennial, and send It along, In time to bo played at Philadelphia on tho Fourth of July by Gilmoro's band. We witnessed a touching scene, Ibo other day. A full-grown, beallby-looklng married uiau was going toward Iho suburbs With a baso-ball club over Ills shoulder, nnd, In a few moments thereafter, whllo passing bis bouse, wo noticed his wifo sawing wood in tbo back yard, Bloomington Ind.) Courier..