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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-24

The last authentic report we have of the
transactions of the national banks of the
country is for the year 1869. To be sure,
since that year, we have had reports, annu-
ally or oftener, of what is called7the "con-
dition" of these banks, including circula-
tion, deposits, resources and other items, but
no full and complete statement embracing,
among other things, their profits. That
year, their average profits were reported at
a trile less than fourteen per cent. The
reports for previous years show larger av-
erage gains; that year, for some reason,
being unfavorable. 1t is conceded that
since that time, the profits of these insttu-
tons have increased rather than diminish
ed and this for the reason that many of
them have stepped outside of their legti-
mate business, and engaged in the business
of 'brokerage'-t is, in fact, have be-
come mere shaving shops" We do not
say that it is true in reference to all of
them, but we all know ii to be true lin ref.
erence to large number, both in city and
country. The exact amount of these gains
is concealed from the public view, but able
financiers, who have made an examination
from every available source, place it at
seventeen per cent. per annum, as a low
estimate. Taking this estimate to be true,
or even taking the profits as officially re-
ported, in 1869, what follows? What a
drain on the resources of the people is here
disclosed Every national bank note is
sued is perpetual promise to pay, is it
not ? The fact that they are subject to re-
demption makes no difference, because
redemption thereof does not withdraw it
from circulation. When redeemed, they
are not destroyed but the direction of their
circulation temporarily changed. If this is
truc-and is there any doubt about it p
every national bank bill is continuing Sc
curity for the use of which, in one form or
another, we are paying this enormous in
terest. We are in favor of national banks,
and are not discussing the question of their
necessity or legality. But we are opposed
to the close corporation feature thereof by
winch THIS enormous per centage of profits
goes into the pockets of favored few
the many being absolutely prohibited from
an opportunity to reap a share thereof.
How long will the people endure this
How long will they permit the existence of
this oppressive monopoly? We want cur
rency, but not currency that pays seven
teen, or, even, fourteen per cent. profits,
per annum, to the issuers Let the people
start the demand and make it so loud and
imperative that it will be heard and obeyed
on the floor of Congress-down with all
monopolies, and give us free banking
system that will furnish us with ample
currency without sapping the industries of
the country.
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ACT WISELY.

In the course of few days, the voters and
tax payers Of Rutland will assemble to de-
eide an important question We say "vil-
lage, becauset the village of Rutland and the
"Rutland graded school district" are one
and the same. The object of this meeting,
as expressed in the warning therefor, is 'to
see if the district will vote tax sufficient
to maintain the schools therein, the re-
mainder of the school year, and pay the in
debtcdness of the district" The question
of raising taxes, in free country, is al
ways an important one. 1t is question in
reference to which every property holder
has an interest, and upon which each has
an equal voice. The voice and vote of him
who pays but twenty-five cents is equal to
that of his more wealthy ncighbor whose
taxes may be hundreds or thousands of dol
lars. When this subject of taxation is con-
nected with our public schools and the
cause of education, it assumes double in
terest and importance. Every TAXPAYER,
in the first place, has personal and equal
vote with his fellow citizen in deciding
whether or not a tax shall be raised, and if
raised, to what amount 1t would seem
too late in the day for it to I've necessary to
say anything in reference to the value of
our public school system, or the wise
policy of placing the means of obtaining a
higher education, than has, as yet been at
tained, freely before our children without
money and without price. Perfection can
not be attained but the vast progress made
in our public schools is known and admitted
by all. The maintenance OF these schools,
thrown open to all, where every one can
be educated at the public expense, has al
ways been a feature of Vermont legislation
and laws, But for them, Jacob NJ.
Howard, Stephen A. Douglass or Aaron ii.
Cragin would, in all human probability,
never have been in the United States SEN
a'ei neither would Jacob Collamcr and
Columbus Delano have occupied seats in
the executive cabinet. To those having
children to educate, who are now receiving
the advantages of our educational institu-
N.''f 'O'N' "iS NV HtCtsHuTJ W make
them fully appreciate, that they receive
far more than they pay To others, who
being Taxpayers yet receive no immediate
benefit in the persons of their own family,
these free schools are just as important
and are, to certain extent as beneficial as
to the Others. They must know and feel
that our safety, as country, depends upon
the education of our youth, They cannot,
we are sure, contemplate without horror,
the results, which would be sure to flow.
in very few years, to the country if the
present generation should be allowed to
grow up ignorant, idle and vicious-be-
cause this trinity is always a unity. Let
our fellow citizens calmly consider the
question and act accordingly We believe
in the most strict economy and rigid ac-
countability in the management of our
schools and while we demand this, we de-
sire to see the exercise of wise, not
foolish economy. We believe that the
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THE LAST PROP GONE.

Those who clamor for war with Spain.
on account of the capture of the Virginius
and the subsequent proceedings, are gradu-
ally, but surely, having one prop after
another knocked out from under their ar
guments. The fact that there is no such
licensed and registered vessel us the -. Vir-
ginius" was fatal blow to the war party
and this followed by the open acknowledge
ments made at Kingston, and the fact
that an attempt had been made once before
to land the volunteers and military stores
on Cuban soil, seemingly, left no room
upon which the war party could stand.
Another argument was used that Spain was
unable to enforce her DEGREES in Cuba. and
that, therefore, It was the duty of the
United States to take armed possession of
Cuba, for the purpose of protecting our
citizens there domiciled. In this demand.
the fact was lost sight of that no American
citizen, engaged in legitimate business
and abstainng from all intermedding with
the political complications of the island
was interfered with or molested. But this
Is OF no consequence now. The orders
ana DEGREES of the Spanish government
are obeyed and respected in Cuba At the
outset, we claimed that the government,
the press and the people ought to await the
reception of the actual facts before talking
about war, and the result has proved that
we were right. The earlier dispatches
from Cuba must have been dictated bv
some intense hater of Spain, who desired to
see the country engaged in war with that
power, right or wrong. The latest adyi-
ces show that these dispatches-which
have been used with so much effect to stir
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jury. Mrs. ewes" Allen is woman of
medium height, and was dressed neatly and
in sober colors Her hair is brown, but
her eyes appear to be Of very light blue.
Her face, though not rs interesting as Mag
gle Jourdan's, might by many be accounted
more beautiful. 1t was flushed during the
examination and her eyes were wet with
tears. She answered questions in low
voice, and when asked to sign her name to
her plea, declared that she was too ner-
vou5 to write. She was therefore told 10
make her mark, which she did 1t is q
cross consisting of two scraggy, uncertain
lines. She broke into tears several times.
saying she felt $50 bad" ." Just think of
it, she said d" the idea that he cher hus
band) should be in one prison and in ano-
Their When he hears of this it will make
him cry too" She gave her age as twenty
five years. and said she lived at GO Sixth
avenue.
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sEHARKEY STILL An LARGE
Detectives on the Trail.

Sharkey is still at large, This is not for
want of clew, however. Capt Irving and
his force have struck any number of warm
trails, and Pinkerton's detectives are fol-
lowing up as many more. Maggie Jour
dan, Sarah Allen and Keeper Lawrence
Phillips were brought from their cells
Tuesday morning and taken before Justice
Bixby in his private room. William II.
Howe was counsel for all three. Warden
johnson was present, but took no part in
the proceedings. The people were not
represented except in the person of the
justice. Maggie Jourdan was dressed in
black, as usual. She wore q smiling face,
and was evidently elated at the success of
her scheme. She told Mr.. Howe that she
would be willing to go to prison for five
years, so long as she knew Sharkey was
safe. She was born in New York, and was
twenty-ono years old. She pleaded not
guilty, waived an examination in careless
tone, and was committed in default of S1O,-
600 bail to await the action of the grand
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The Providence Murder and suicide.


The Providence papers bring some add-
tlonal details to those published in THE
GLOBE, of the murder and attempted sui
eide there on Thursday evening. Pnhler,
after being taken to the hospital, did not
appear to be in pain, with the exception of
occasional spasms, but lay quietly on the
floor as if dead. lie bled very little at the
mouth. In his spasms, which appeared to
be caused by mental rather than physical
agony he would call upon "Mary" in ago
nizing tones, but said nothing else except
when first arrested when he spoke to a
friend, asking for Mary, was told that she
was dead, said he had shot her; that she
wanted to go to n convent and he did not
want her to. Whether or not she did in
tend to go to a convent is not known out
side the members of her own family, but
it is known that both were in the habit of
teasing each other by remarks about going
away, which those who heard them CON
sdered but chatting and took no notice
OF, and il may be this was only method
of her teasing him. Frederick Prhlcr, as
stated, was a German, aged % years, dec
orativc painter by trade, and had been
at work for frescoe painter
on Tower street A curious incident
connected with this sad affair il told by
Poehlers friends. On his birthday, which
occurred recently, Mary made him several
presents, among which was beautiful
cross of flowers. Upon seeing this cross,
Mr.. Stcifclin. who was present, remarked,
Il don't want to see that cross it is
collin it is Il sign of death" To this
Poehlcr replied, ina jocose manner. "Well,
if die you can put it on my coffin Mr..
Steiieln reiterated his remark, and seemed
to be very much affected at the sight of
the cross, but nothing further was said
about it, and Poehler, who appeared much
pleased with it took il to his room.
An interview Friday forenoon with the
mother of the girl, Mary Bose, reveals some
additional particulars The girl was sew
enteen years of last month, and her ac-
quaintance with the murderer was formed
i'll August last at German ball. Since
that time they had been frequently toge-
thcr and few weeks ago he had solicited
her hand in marriage from her mother
The latter, however, refused at first, but
subsequently infering from what she had
seen OF him that he might revenge himself
N some way, she told him to wait that
her daughter was too young to marry vet
marry II young man in Pomerov, Meigs
county, Ohio. The marriage was to take
place in February, and she was to 20 to
Pomeroy Doubtless she told hm she was
going into convent, and this provoked
him to the murdcrOus deed The affair
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up hatred of Spain and war fever-must
have been knowingly and dosignedly false
The word exaggerated" Is not applicable,
they were absolute falsehoods. The fact
is that more than one half the number
claimed to have been executed are still
alive, and 1t Is not even known whether all
of the remainder, or how many of them,
have suffered death. The executions--as
many as there were of them took place
Immediately after the capture, and before
the receipt Of dispatches from the home
government. Not single execution has
taken place since the receipt of the orders
from Spain, and the prisoners await the ac-
ton of that power. This being the actual
state of facts, there is no occasion for war,
much less for the silly project of an armed
occupation of Cuba. That there are some
diplomatic complications growing out of
the affair, we doubt not but Spain, Great
Britain and the United States being alike
interested, it is not among the possibilities
that war will result from the capture of
the Nirginius
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The desperate nature of Twccd's case,
and the almost utter hopelessncss that his
counsel feel in the endeavor to ward
off the penalty of his sins, may be seen in
the trivial nature of the objections made
and the exceptions taken by so learned a
counsellor as John Graham. Confessedly a
lawyer of great and splendid talents, he
has allowed himself to prostitute them in
the attempt-too many times successful
10 badger witnesses, bully opposing coun-
sci, and brow-beat the presiding Judge.
Such a man, after the conviction of his
client, acknowledges his complete and
overwhelming defeat, when he COLLECTS
and ''excepts" to the management of the
cause by Mr. Trcman, because he
shrked coming to close quarters with the
counsel for the defense because he
spoke slightngly of their points and OBJ
= Jectlons; and that he pooh
"poohed, and nothing more, the arguments
"of the counsel How are the mighty
fallen Poor Graham is dragged down
with his client. Lovely in their lives, in
their downfall they are not divided.
Req"iescdt IN pace.
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A western vigilance Committee.

The operations of vigilance committee
in Gilroy, CAL, in clearing the town of
dangerous inmates, are thus described in
telegram dated November 0 "About forty
OF our leading citizens met at Masonic
Hall, and elected Hon. Alexander Hay for
their captain. A committee of ten were
to accompany him as a guard. A
citizen, who was acquainted with the men
70 DC notified, accompanied the captain
ano pointed out the characters. The rest
OF the company were In reserve for any
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-24

A patent was issued from the United
States patent office, Friday, to Andrew
Johnson for combination plane" Hav-
ing ''swung around the circle in the vain
cndeavor to form combination between
his admirers in the north and the ex-rebels
of the SOUTH and discovered that "combin-
alton circles" didn't pay politically, let us
hope that the ex-alderman and ex all the
way down through to Presidents declining
years, may prove that combination
plane pays pecuniarily.
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RUTLAND GRADED SCHOOL DIS
~ TRICT.

RUTLAND, W., Nov. 10th, 1873
The legal voters In the Rutland Graded School
District are hereby notified that, In pursuance
OF request signed by requisite humber OF
the Town Hall, In said district, on saturday
evening, November goth, 1873, at ~ O'Clock. 10
act on the following business;
ISL. 40 see II the district viii vote a tax sur
ficlent TO maintain the schools therein the re-
mainder Of the school year, and pay the indebt-
"a. To do any other necessary business.
nl0du SIDNEY w ROWEII CIark
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1878.
Although the punishment awarded to

Although the punishment awarded to
Tweed-twelve years imprisonment and a
fine of twelve thousand seven hundred
dollars-may seem light, yet it is, in effect,
as severe a sentence as could be passed upon
a convicted murderer in the second degree.
In his case, taking his age and manner of
living into account he is virtually impris-
oned for life. SO far so good, but let the
rood work keep steadily on.
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Milliufru aud :fanfy Goods.
PANIC PRICES
AT ASHMUN'S
Il f NJ p l. f OF F s II ION
FULL LINE OF MILLINERY CHEAPER
THAN EVER.


THAN hNER'
| Felt Hats In all shapes at COO.
Trimmed Hats~a handsome assortment at
| Donular nrices 9"
ostrich Tins from ,oc UPWARDS
Long Plumes in Mi lengths shades and prIces
SIlk Velvet md VeIveteen W F'''
Toroloise silk and Sotons in all shades ont
| on the bias. 80 go '"'
Ladies' Merino Vests at h5c $50 a O0and I'm
| wards worth Use 81 90 and a. o. " w
Ladies' Merino Pants in ali sizes nj $40
worth 81 25
Merino Shirts for children nj CSC 70 "a so and
upwards: sold elsewhere al 75c. IS 800 and 95
Union Merlno Suits, all sizes. from Al 90 up
wards
HAND MADE WoRSTEDS,
Ia Iauies lackets, scaris ana iegsihsS infants
Flannel SACKS for infants, misses and ladies'.
ly damaged, at zoe.
''i'1' o'ii'i'' "'' i-' i''
elegant chemnise, tucked and emibroidered boz be-.
ed, sloo six-tucked skirt, 500. Night robes,
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$3,000,000 ALREADY ExrENpED
SIGNS OF WAR.

The aspect of the situation, so far as it
can be judged by the opinions and actions
OF the President and Secretary of the Navy
Is certainly warlike. The Secretary of
State has said in speaking of the demon
stration against Sickles at Madrid, that
there was no reason yet to apprehend war.
If this be true, il is difficult to understand
the remarkable activity displayed by Sec
re.ary Robson in putting the navy on a
war footing.
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The fame OF Mr.. Parsons, as a writer and
speaker, Is already wen known and appreciated
IN Rutland. His previous lectures here have
charmed and delighted his audiences. and are
remembered with the keenest pleasure En-
gagements for successive seasons, here and
elsewhere, are sure and natterlng evidences OF
the popular favor with when he rs SO generally.
and deservedly, regarded.
The lecture announced for this occasion is an
eHOrt OF decided literary merit, after Mr.. Par
sons captivating and scholarly style, and pos
sesses elements OF interest that should appeal
TO the most refined taste.
ADMISSION.
Single tickets 90 cents. Reserved seats, ex-
ira, 20 cents. Season tickets for balance OF
course, 81 80; 20 be obtained at the music store
or j. b. Meeker, and Mt the door
selection OF seats on Friday November 2sth
inst, ut O'Clock, as usual.
Doors open at N o'clock; lecture TO COM
mence at O'clock noy92dtd
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The Responsibility with spain.

The President said Friday afternoon to
correspondent that the question of war
rested wholly with Spain
S3,0OO,OO0 ALREADY EXPENDED.
The immense preparations of the Navy
department continue, the expense already
incurred being over $4,000, 900, not dol
lar of which has been appropriated by Con-
gress.
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THE yIRGINIUS AFFAIR.
THE WAR CLOUD.

MINISTER SICKLES' SITUATION.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-01
LETTER FROM ROME.

y HEALTH OF THE HOLY FATHER AND AUDIEN.
ROME, May 2. The Pope has entirely
recovered from his recent attack of rheu-
matism. He received the Bishop of Bres-
Bcla onlSaturday last, and transacted business
as usual. On Sunday, in the middle of the
day, he received a considerable number of
gentlemen in the library, and conversed
on the topics of the day in his usual happy
and epigrammatic style, playing with an
ivory paper knife evidently used in cutting
the leaves of new book which lay on the
table. In fact, it is no longer necessary to
give any further account Of the indisposi-
ton that has so happily passed away and
1t is fully expected that his Holiness will
leave his private apartments and receive
LADIES as we'll as gentlemen on the 5th. A
very large number OF names have been
sSns IN II for PRESENTATION. Mgr. zwerger
grday last (26th ApriD, and presented
fourteen young gentlemen, stndants- at
innsbruck and Wnrzburg, His Holiness
has since received the Bishops Of Evreux
and Movers In private audiences, and with
has usual early habits has gone to his pri.
morning this week.
STA. MARIA IN TRAsTEvERE.
The first church in Rome that was de-
dicated in honor Of the Blessed Virgin was
Sta. Maria in Tf&stevere. Founded by the
Pope and Martyr 8. Calixtus, it was re-
paired and embellished by s. Gregory III.
Adrian l., and Gregory w. It was en-
!arged by Innocent III, and consecra&ed by
Pope Innocent I'LL, with the Rreatest
pomp, and in the presence of many Bishops
who had been summoned to Rome to assist
at the fourth Council of Lateran. Il has
recently been entirely repaired, and while
preserving all tho works of ancient art, re-
stoTea aqd redecorated in the original style
by Plus TX. There has been a TriduO on
the occasion, terminating on Sunday last.
when the Inhabitants Of the Trastevere
proud Of their ancient and their lsea1tif6i
Basilica, subscribed to present a aiIver
chalice and four wax torches, which Dre-
vious to the Goth September, 1870, the Ro-
man municipality gave triSnnialIy. The
High Mass in She morning as well a. the
Yespers In the afternoon were denaeIV
thronged. After Vespers there was Bone-
oieaon,sand many had left the church,
when suddenly the explosion of 4. bomb
was heard In the porch or atrium, and al
most Immediately afterwards q number of
6ersaglieri with fixed bayonets entered the
cnurch- This only increased the consser-
nauon OF those who remained and women
scteame9 ana tainted, while allGeTe pre-
vented from leaving the church, It does
noS appear that aoy one has, been ar
Iesteo LOT this shameful act Of intimida :,
uon. the bomb was placed close to the
sarcophagus of Cardinal CampeRRio,
whose mortal remains rePOse just withfa
tne IRON gates Of the atrium, and who oc-
Suples niche in English history as haviaR
been Bishop OF Salisbury and In his qaali-
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-01

MANUFAcToRIEs IN MIssIssrPpL We are
pleased to learn, through the medium OF
our exchanges, that the manufacturing in ter
ests OF East Mississippi are progressing in the
most satisfactory manner. A late number of
the Southern Homestead allndes to the three
cotton factories in Lauderdale county, and
says they are doing better business than at
any other period since their estabIis hpaent !:
pay the stockholders a handsome dividend
and are turning ont manufactured fabrics that
will compare favorably With the best mills of
the country. The people of Lauderdale have
certainly shown themselves to be energetic
and enterprisiug fully alive to the wants of
the nour' and we hope they win be rewarded
W the largest measure Of success. 1t ia q great
pity that strilar spirit of energetic ind9stry
does not prevail in other sections of our State.
we want to see factories, foundries, mills,
iorges, and oil Other practicable aud profitable
improvements in successful Operation from our
northern to our southern, aud from our eastern
to our western boundaries. Every county in
the State should make it . point to deyeiope
ana energetically prosecute at Least one OF
these industries. We need NOTHING 40 mach
"a factories; the energies of our people can be
directed in no path that will lead more surely
snd speedily to substantial comfort to ali
classes and conditions, and to the establish
ment OF our domestic independence upon 0
permanent basis. As We have said before,
these enterprises always pay, and pay well, and
constitute wealth which neitker disasters
Pilot. -.