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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
AnImpOrtant Fact

The voluntary testimony Of thousands es'aonAnes
,oyond alIaoub fact Of vital importance to the si'A
and deb tated, viz that HOstetter's Stomach Ds'er
a am absolute specific for remittent and ntermlen
fever, dyspepsia, constipation, bOusnes' msh' "a
depresson, sleeplessness chronic diArrn@a' anu ~
dso.ses OF the stomach liver, and bowels; ing
medicated stimulants usually Presei 0stsad of re-
inS tbem The Bitters, on the contrary Aes nv
coyreetiye and invigorant, without p.oo1th re old
s. ,tos The action IL mild and soothing W
sSe rrSted stomach and bowels promoting
ton ana eiItseuiarites A wineglassfu before
Al Greatly assists digestion The ~ nv
l nsS nse them with great benefit rs means "
sioying strength aud cheerfulness'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
WaIpOle, n. H.

The store of Mr.. Davis of Walpole, was
broken into early on Monday morning by
Frank NJ. Fisher, young man about 20
years of age, and 500 worth ofjewelry and
fancy goods were stolen. On being con-
fronted by Mr.. Davis, young Fisher ac-
knowledged the thcf', and offered TO show
the place of secretion, which he said was at
Westminster West, VT. Three Walpole
men accompanied him TO the place desig-
mated, on Tuesday, but on arriving he
gave them the slip and has not since been
seen. Fisher is also charged with having
about a month ago committed some serious
depredations upon the property of Mr.. C.
c. Goodell of Westminster, and both towns
have offered a reward for his capture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
Wilmington.

Fred ii. Waste has sold The farm form
erly owned by the late Warren Mellen TO
Henry Huber for $3.50. Mr.. Waste and
family intend going to Philadelphia.
DR.. o. A. Wheeler is delivering a
course of lectures upon the "Human sys-
tenn and the laws OF life.''
The Baptist Church in this place looks
very finely with its new paint, paper, car
pets ard cushions. They have also a very
pretty black walnut pulpit which was
kindly presented by Mr.. Fuller, of the
firm Of j. Estey & Co. of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

sToP THAT CoUoH.-DR. MoRRIs' SYRUP OF Tar,
WILD CHERRY AND HoREHoUED will cure a cough in
onehaf the time necessary to cure II with any other
medicine. There Is positively no pulmonary disease
which II will not greatly alleviate. For all
cases OF hOarseness loss Of voice, coughs, Group,
bronchitis, asthma, and whoopng cough, it has no
equal. We never knew person who had used II but
that recommended 1t to others. We are prepared TO
guarantee every bottle. Please call and inquire about
it, Trial size 10 cents. For sale by II. C. willard
Co.. sole agents for Brattleboro. Smith, Doolttle
Smith, Boston, General Agents. 3-2
PyIe'a Dietetic SaIeraruH.--Univertally &C
knowledsed the best in use. Each pound bears the
name Of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
wArERTOWS UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.
wATERTowN, Oct, 10, 1875.

wATERTowN, Oct. 10, 1875.
Prices Market Beef. A fewchoice-$lO 009l0 so
Extra SO 81 l-2a975; first quality S. 5Os9 90
second quality, SO 5Oa8 90; third quality, f6e6.
(N.B.-Choice grade includes nothing but stall FED
100 to 400 bulocks; extra and hrst quality IN
ity includes and two and three year old steers
st0res-wOrking Oxen 500, $50, l75@ S2iO b pair
Mich Cows an Calyes-s3b to 63; extra Gbto %.
Farrow Cows $40 to $40.
Yeariings-SlO to 30. Two years old-sls to 80.
Three years old-s28to 40,
Veal Calves SO so @lO 90. 80
Prices of Sheep aud Lambs.-In lots, 50 90, 90
"a rs each; extra So O0as5 each OF from 40 &c y h.
Hides-Brightop, Z h; Country 696 l-2e.
Tallow-Brighton, IL &c Oh. Countr! De Lee
per ID. oil m
Sheared Sheep Skins 35o each. Lamb Skins DOC
each. Calf skins l4a15o y ID.
Poultry ISe@I7V n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

offer for sale my Farm, situated about one mile
south OF Dummerston Centre Said farm contains
about 40 in good state Of cultivation, with
large orchard of young grated fruit in bearing con-
dtion. The pastures are Of the best in town. The
buildings are in good repair including large tobacco
barn 50x37 feet capable Of drying three Of to-
bacco said barn constructed to make rst class
stock barn IL not wanted for tobacco. On said farm
conveniences for raising trout, with some nice
ponds already stocked. Said farm is only Ave miles
from the village Of Brattleboro, good road that
never drifts In winter Persons wishing to buy farm
will do well to call and examine said premises, as
will sell at bargain. Enquire Of the subscriber
the premises. MARTIN W. GATES.
Dummerston, VT, Oct H. 1875. tfI2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
ReVle70 Of The Markets.

NEW YORK. Oct 10. Flour: market easy; su-
pernne Western and State 81 s5Cab s.; choice Sc 20
Ca6 65 white Wheat Western extra SO 65dT So Wheat
No. 2 Chicago 81 Is: No. 2 Milwaukee 81 81 winter
red Western 81 35,aI AZ; No. Spring, 81 3SGl 40;
amber Western 81 44(al As white Western 81 400
IS. Corn-steam Western mixed 69aT0c; white
Western Tic. Oats, mixed Western, 45tablc; white
Western 6OCa56c. Pork, new Mess, sal lOa q &C.
Butter rm at is 26c for Western 22a 80 for State
CHICAGO, Oct. 49, Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat Irregular; No / spring 81 l5tsl IL Ia ;
No. spring l IL on the spot. Corn not so firm !;
No. mixed so l. &c the spot. Oats No. ,, % Lac
Rye hrm; sales at 73c for No. 2. Barley, No. 2,
96c on the spot Pork S2l 60,a2275.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
For Sale in ToMnshend.

TTNHE subscriber offers for sale Que undivided half
II Of his MIL, known az Wizards Steam Mill, In
Townshend also half interest in the farm known
as the Judge shafter farm, where the said steam mill
stands; also his Dwelling House, opposite the hotel !;
also Farm containing one hundred and nifty acres,
nifty OF which s moving and pasturinR and 100
heavily timbered with spruce, hemlock and hard
wood There are two saw mills within one and half
miles Of said lot. rare chance for any one.
WARREN II. WILLARD.
Townshend, Oct. 6, 1875. tfl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

DAWN VALcoUR COMMUNITY "BUsrED'"
The personal property aud real estate oil
the above community were sold at auction,
on Valcour Island, on Tuesday Of last
week. The principal bidder was Mr. D.
b. Fay, who purchased most of the proper,
ty. lie also purchased the north hall Oh
the island, for 800. Col. Wilcox and MISS
Augusta can now make their bow, and take
their exit.-DHrlin9tO Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
EOR SALE.

MY place in Bratteboro one mile south OF the viii
lage, consisting Of nine acres OF land, Of which
under high state Of cultivation, and the balance
woodland. About 60 young apple, pear and peach
trees OF bearing age the premises also 200 grape
vines one acre in strawberries and asparagus bed
that pays from $50 to $40 per year Buildings on the
premises. Water convenient. The land is well adapt
ed for gardening purposes for building Terms
easy. Possession given at once. Apply to B. JEN-
NE CO., Real Estate Agents Brattleboro, VT, or to
G. BIDDER on the premises. tH3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
WilIiaunsviIIe.

Charles p. Lamb has bought the War
rem Betterly farm for $500.
DR. BlakeSlee has lately been repairing,
painting, and improving his residence,
which adds 10 the beauty of the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

Lyons KathairOn prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it, growth, and
Owes strength and Vgor. II Is delightfully."- perfumed,
and mAkesa splendid dressing. II 10 the cheapest
and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced. Used
by the elite. Price only 80 eenta
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
DEatDs.

In Bratteboro, Oct 10, Mary j., wife Of Thomas
Common, aged 20.
In Putney, Oct. 10, Ellen N. T. washburn aged 80.
In West WArdsboro, Oct u.s. Sally, daughter Of Jas.
l.. white, aged l6.
49,
In Grafton, Oct. ., Dea. Geo. ". Ayres aged e5.
In Londonderry, Oct. l. Frank IL. Watts, aged -.
In South Vernon, Oct. Is, Thomds Fousha, aged 90.
In stratton, Oct. Chas. Fay, aged IT.
In Bernardston, Mass, Oct. 10, Lucinda, wife OF
Reuben Park, aged 70. oct. TO- Mrs. Miranda A. Bur-
rows, aged &C.
In Elizabeth n. j.. Sept. II, VIM. eating aged s.,
a native Of Guilford.
In Boston, Oct. a. Of consumption, Percy T., sou Of
Welcome FELTON,, late OF BrAttleboro aged 49, The
remains taken to Winchester, NH.
In Canton, Pa, Sept. 81, l. z. Bullock, aged 10,
youngest OF the late Darius Bullock Of HAfaI, VT
In Marlboro. n. H., Oct 8, SylyinA p, widow the
late Geo. W. white Of Grafton, VI, aged a..
In Keene, n. H., oct. 49, John Chamberlain, aged
"a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

Caution TO Purchasers Of the Peru
Wan syrup "a protected solution Of the protoHide
Of iron). Beware Of being deceived by any Of the
preparations OF Peruvian Bark, Bark and Iron,
which may be offered to you. Every bottle Of the
genuine has the name peruvian Syrup" mot Peru
Wan Bark) upon IL. Examine carefully before pur-
chasing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
CONFESSIONS OF A VICTIM.

puat1sHEp AS wARHIRa and for the benefit Of
Young MEN AND OTHERS who suffer from NERVOUS
DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD, etc., giving his
rules of Self-Cure after undergoing much suffering
and expense and mailed free receiving post paid
directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL MAY
FAIR, p. o. Box 1853, Brooklyn, MY. T-b2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

Prussia has commanded tho Polish no.
lies To- sell their estates TO Rus SLAMS
prices TO be fixed by the Government. p pI
completes the impoverlshment OF 'ne TUT
ish nobility.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
@arrtaHee.

In Brattleboro, Oct. 16, by Rev. N, T. Perry George
+. Coburn and Addie Haskell, both Of winchester,
NH
In Brattleboro Oct. 16, by Rev. NJ. II. Harris, Ste
phen W. Woodbury. OF Ashueot, N. H., and Emma s.
Holton of HinsdAle, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

The immense sales Of HAe's Honey Of Hore-
hound And Tar proves that the people consider it the
only sure remedy for coughs and colds and all pu.-
monary diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22
RtaI ESTATE.
DARN FOR SALE.

Il -
offer for sale my farm nluate in Wilmington, w.,
about one and half miles from the village, and well
known as the Bilas Cushman place. Tho farm con-
tains 200 acres OF land, about so Of Nhoh IL Deereld
River meadow and very productive; the remainder 10
upland and easily carried The buildings all in
good repair and Of sufhcient sire for the fkrm aud
very convenient, with unfaiing running wafer At
both house and barn. There are annually cut ncon
the farm about go tons Of hrst-qualy hay The pas.
lures produce feed for stock to the hay The
sugar lot produces from about 1900 trees from 5000 10
1000 lbs. maple sugar, and there IL good chance TO
tap 1000 trees. Terms LIBERAL and will be made known
on application to the subscriber on the premises.
ALBERT L. WHEELER.
Wilmington, May ~, 1875. tf2O
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Births.

In Dummerston, Oct. 90 a daughter to George A
and Nellie NJ. Walker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-10-22

New York Oct. 10. Money easy at 2(s3 Ia per Ct
on call. Gold closed at ll6 Ia. Government bonds
steady. The following are the CLOSING quotations:
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Legal Notifies.
CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO,

- So. The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the Estate OF HIRAM
JOHNSON, late Of Vernon deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, George Howe has presented to this
court an instrument purporng to be the last viii Of
said deceased, for probate You are hereby notified
that this court will decide upon the probate Of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held at this
Probate Once in Bratteboro in said district, the
last Saturday Of October, A. D. 1875, when and
where you may appear and contest the same, IL you
see cause. a. ASA KEYES, Register.
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NOTICE!.

"BRATTLKBORO, July &c, 1878.
i'This certifes that PROUTY REED have agreed
TO collect the bills together, and divide the profits
that is, bills contracted before June 2s, 1875. All
other bills except Barrows' and Wood Marahalrs
bills and watch work, this day settled Reed u 10
have the privilege Of moving his safe show and
trays 3Sl q. &. PhOUTN.
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Vermont and Massachusetts, Rail-
rOad Company.

DIYIDEND No. IA dividend Of Two Dollars
IL per share will be paid Oct. 2, 1875, at the once
Of the Treasurer No. - Exchange street. TO the hold
of stock recorded at the close OF business Sept &c.
1875 FRANKLIN N. POOR, Treasurer.
Boston, Sept. 80, 1875. Alas
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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
TE.HPERiN TE.

The following remarks from the Chi
cago Industrial Age merit the careful
consideration of every reasonable man !:
Temperance reformers treat drunkenness. or
intemperanc, as though it were the cause Of
misfortune, whereas it is the result lfa man
applies for a position, If addicted to drink, it
Is denied him, no matter how meritorious 9TH
erwise he may be. Hence reform becomes i'm
possible. People drink to blunt memory and
inspire hope. II the temperance reformers
would inspire hope by giving remunerative
employment to willing workers, who are forced
iders. intemp france in the use of intoxicating
drinks would be very materially abridged
Don't ask a man to sign the pledge, but set
him to work.
Drunkenness is, in most cases. phys
lcat disease as much as consumption.
Who would think of furnishing or pro-
seribing man because he had consump-
ton? The best cure for drunkenness is
prosperity, abundant and nutritious food.
bright and happy homes; and these are
only to be had through good laws, iu-
suring fair play to the workman.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
PERSONAL.

We have just come out of the most
fierce and bitter political battle ever seen
in Dakota county or in any county in this
state We have triumped; but we only
wonder in view 1f the forces brought to
bear against rs that we were not buried
under thousand majority. Nor LESS
THAN SEVEN THOUSAND DoLI-ARs WAS
SPENT BT THE RAIDROAD COMPANIES
AND WHEAT RINGS TO DEFEAT US. Hve-
rything purchasable was bought mp. The
pay-car of the Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad company appeared on the scene
at Harrington and Hastings and money
was literally poured out. Chas. Lange,
of Van Auken and Lange. wheat buyers
of the Minneapolis Wheat Ring, went
through the gr0ggeries Of Hastings
throwing out his ten dollar bills and
shouting tor Seagrare Smith. the rail-
road attorney who was running indepen-
dent against Us. The NJ. & ST. p. Co.,
for week or tive pass kept forty men
at work opposite Hastings and on cleo
ton day brought them over and voted
them for Smith, Employees ofthe com
pany were openly told that they mus
rete for Smith 0r take iHncdi1te dis.
nissal. The polling places, notably
the lst ward Of Hastings, were packed
with cur enemies = judges who allowed
men y voee who admitted that they ywer<
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
DAKOTA COUNTY.

The Peoples Party was originally
formed to effect certain local changes
and achieve certain local reforms SO far
rs state politics are concerned they were
our friends, and we represented their
Autobiography principles faithfully.
How utterly they were sold out by their
republican allies in the recent election.
is evident in the fact that they were led
to fight one who had always been their
friend, who published a paper to defend
their views and interests and whose leg
islative record was unimpeached; while
the local officers they really desired to
displace were reelected bu the largest
majoritieS they erer receired.!!.
Everything was given upto slaughter
Donneliy; and to do this the republicans
sacrificed Harrington. Dekay. Headly.
Duffy, and the legislative ticket, in a
blind, furious and fruitless pursuit of
ourself
Let the Peoples Party rub its sore
head and count up the gains it has won
from its unholy alliance with the federal
stfice-holders and the railroad corpora
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
4 COMING WHEAT FAMINE.

TIE Mark Lane Express said, some
weeks since, that it was doubtful wheth-
er the United States could supply all the
wheat needed by Great Britain before
the next harvest; and now comes the
following telegraphic dispatch:
New York, Nov 4-The London Morning
Post of October esd, has b -rlin dispatch say
ing the depression of trade is felt SO keenly by
tn. industrial classes that the government has
been requested, as means of prevention of ac-
cate distress, to resort to the measurs success
fully adopted in the last two years, namely,
the establishment of loan banks. The govern
ment has not yet shown much inclination to
accede to the request. Serious distress is an
ticipated among the industrial working classes
during the coming winter, and apprehensions
are also entertai ned Off crisis in financial cir
cles. The same paper also says Russian CORES
poudents to the German newspapers give dis
tressing accounts OF the unparalleled failure of
this year harvest. Never, before. it is assert
ed, has failure been so general in Russia, both
in geogra aphical extent aud comprehensive
ness with regard to crops. The Russians are
still familiar with the distress resulting from
failing crops. for their experience of the Sana-
RI famine. That, however, was merely local
famine. The present IS general The entire
cultivated zone is deprived Of its expected
harvest, from Oral to Crimea, and from Tam
botd to Podalskete is the same tale, and
there is no prospect of help, for there is no
one to help. All are groaning under the
same load In other years, If there is failure
of crops it attacks only one species of cere-
ais or roots or grass, but this year all the
crops have suffered alike.
Russia has hitherto been the great II
val Of the United States in supplying the
world with wheat Now it is evil
dent she will scarcely have food enough
of all kinds to keep her people from
starving; she will have to import from
other countries. In the United States
the winter wheat crop is far below the
age;-she rains decreased the
spring wheat crop of the northwest 20
per cent in amount. All the indica.
tons point to 3 wheat famine before the
next harvest; while in both this country
and Europe the fall blowing and winter
wheat sowing has been greatly inter.
rupted by storms and the late season
Wheat will be wheat by next June.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
A STRONGER GOVERNMENT.

We are aware that the constant fore.
boding Of danger is rot cheerful or a
welcome task, but we feel it to be our
duty to sound constantly the note of
alarm. For two or three years past we
have claimed that Grant would be nom-
mated for a third term, and that that
meant empire. It is astonishing to see
to-day how many leading Republicans
not only concede his nomination mex
year but assert that it will be made by
an almost unanimous action of the Re-
publican national convention. The truth
is nc Republican is even mentioned for
the cf.ce but Grant.
The Industrial Age Of Chicago. gives
another evidence Of the change which is
stealing over ms. 1t said the other day
The growth Of feeling for monarchy in this
country is alarming. In a walk Of four blocks
in this city on Thursday, four men-men who
style themselves among the wealthiest and
most respectable citizens Of Chicago-Openly
expressed themselves in favor Of an absolu.a
government, and one in favor Of a dictator
Neither one of the four ever earned dollar
beyond their living and the support Of their
families; but through the enterprise and en-
eley of others, the real estate they cllanced to
get hold OF, and some sharp practices con
nected herewith, have made themselves
wealthy.
We begin to think this country is al
ready powerlcss in the grasp Of it's enc
mics, The people could resist an open
foe who made his approaches with ban
ners and cannon, but this slow, gradual,
cunning. plausible campaign, with fair
pre,enses on the top, bigotry in the
middle and corruption at The bottom, is
too much for them. Taking to lead
ing Republican the other day about the
possibility Of Grants reelection next
year, he said, There are lots Of veal
thy Democrats in the east who will Sc
cretly work tor Grant, and contribute
literally to the Republican campaign
fund" '.Why?r we asked; .Wcll. they
are satisfied that Grant is on the side oi
capital, and will protect their interests. :
Ay, there's the rub. Capital to pro-
tect itself would subvert the institutions
of the country. The capitalists of the
| nation are keen, shrewd. and capable o1
u tied action. They bewilder the non.
est masses with side issues, while they
buy up the rabble with money.
The country will .'have to be worse
before it is better
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
THE REASON OF 1T.

The PIP. goes into ecstacies over
what they deem to be the voice Of the
people OF Wabasha, in regard to Rabil-
ly's fitness for the office OF State Auditor,
Judging from the vote he received at
home. The truth is Mr.. Rahilly received
81 votes in Wabasha county less than
Mr. Buell., while Mr.. Whitcomb receive d
exactly the same number: less than Mr..
Pillsbury IN Olmstsd. his own county.
"Honors are easy all around" Men
voted against Rahilly in Wabasha coun-
ty, because they were jealous OF his great
success. They voted against Whitcomb
in Olmsted county, because they thought
he had been in office long enough.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-08
TIE ORIGIN OF THE HOMESTEAD
LAW

We stated in a speech made the other
day in Litchfield that the late Andrew
johnson. of Tennessee. introduced aud
advocated Homestead Act before Ga
lusha A. Grow did. The Litchfield
News-Ledyer now refers to our remarks
and says that NJ. Grow originated the
Homestead law in 1859.
We have not the time to search the
Cor gressional Globes tor all the details
but we quote the following extract from
Frank S. brakes Dictionary of Amer
lean Biography" the standard work on
the subject Speaking of Andrew John
son he says:
"He was member of Congress from 1884 to
1853 and was CONSPICUOUS in advocating the an
nexation of Texas the tariff of 1876, the war
measures of Folks administration, and a home
stead bill"
This settles the question. His term as
congressman, during which he made
himself conspicuous by advocating a
Homestead bill, expired six years before
Mr.. Grow introduced his measure