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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

ing bases Of credit, would be at premium,
and become equivalent to capital. Any
man can be honest and industrious II he
will, and honest industry develops capacity.
Thus merit would come to the front, and
demerit be sent to the rear.
Speculations Of all kind would become
more hazardous than ever, and capital be
withheld therefrom on that account. Thus
released from dangerous temptation, capital
would seek employment in all legitimate
directions more abundantly. It would not
be SO likely to be wasted and lost, and would
therefore accumulate faster and command
less interest. The fall of the legal credit
system carries with it all idea of illegal
tender" which, as a present function OF
money, greatly enhances the rates of in
terest, especially in disturbed times. In the
same fall would go the usury laws, and all
contention about them, because all interest
would then be a voluntary payment. The
principle involved is in fact exactly what
the opponents Of usury laws have so long
commended for. The law withdraws from
concerning itself about the rate of interest
at all when it withdraws from all interior
ence between creditor and debtor.
But the greatest of all benefits to be ex-
pected by the abrogation of legalized credit
would be the end of all business "crises "
and "panics." Not only would all trade and
business be much more conservatively con-
Quoted than now, with less and shorter cred
its, but the law could not be invoked at will
to come like destroying demon into the
arena of business at the call of the creditor
class. In times of disturbance the creditor
would find it eminently to his interest to aid
and sustain his debtor, instead of grabbing
in a panic at all he possesses and selling it
at once for what it will bring. Neither fear
nor calculation on the part Of creditors
could act to the detriment of business in
such times. Moderation must prevail, and
consequently loss must be reduced to its
minimum.
That many objections, some of them
seemingly very grave, can be made to so
radical change as is here advocated we are
well aware. Some that we have not thought
of, and could not meet, may arise. But GER
tainly there is matter for consideration in 1t.
We shall be glad to be the means of develop
ing thought on the subject among our
readers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23
cWew eHdrerfisemenfs.
CRAY0N PORTRAITS!
A. b. BOSTwICK.

A. IL. BOSTWICk.
Of the National Academy of
Design and Art League, New
York City, would respectfully
announce to the inhabitants
of Montpelier and vicinity
that he is spending his sum-
mer vacation here, and is pre-
pared to receive orders for
Crayon Portraits. This class
of work is rapidly coming in
to great favor throughout the
country, and an opportunity
is now presented to the peo-
pie to obtain frst-ciass work
at greatly reduced prices. A
correct likeness is guaranteed
in every case. Entrance to
Studio through Mr.. Phinney's
Book store, where Portraits
will be on exhibition through
the summer, an inspection OF
which by all is requested.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23
"The Cost Of Rum.v

The philanthropic Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp-
son is distributing little tract with the
above title, in which the estimate is made
that the outlay for fermented and spirituous
liquors in the United States for 1878
amounted to s715,575,000, or more than one
third as much as the whole national debt.
The whole annual expense for education in
the country in 100000, and the money
annually contributed for the support of re-
ligion is less than s4S000000. The whole
investment of capital in the manufacture
and sale of liquors is given at S2,000,000,-
600; while the annual value of the grain
and potato crop is less than Sl,l12,000,000.
These estimates are of course only approx
innate, but they suggest a perfectly awful
condition of things. Just think of it The
free and independent, the enlightened and
virtuous people of this republic spend five
dollars for the elements of drunkenness to
every dollar they pay towards the promotion
of knowledge and virtue And this takes
no account of the indirect losses occasioned
by the use of INTERCHANGEABLE destruction
of property, the loss of time, of health, or
tbe cost of our courts nr;sons and asvInms
rendered necessary by the use Of "rum."
Experience has shown that it is perfectly
practicable substantially to abolish the
manufacture Of alcoholic drinks. There are
now several states in which little is manu-
featured or sold, and that little mostly by
connivance of officials chosen by the people.
Wbv ia not this manufactures and col. so
ono.,,ou.,r 5oa.r,,,,;ua .aa ~ r,.,a 49,,
eno' inoo''J ue''' uo'''o anu 'o h''ie oe"e-
fetal, entirely put stop to by the people ?
There can be but two answers to this ques-
tion. Either the majority of the voters do
a. !. !,
NV "a"' W pun sup W ~ VI .ney uoh
know now 10 put stop TO IT, The latter
| alternative we state standing duly in awe of
our friend Tinkham, the champion of popu-
lar intelligence and the stalwart defender
of the doctrine that the people know a
plenty. But if they do, he must fall back upon
the other horn of the dilemma If he says
| they know enough to put a stop to this mon
ster evil, and yet won't do it, does he not re.
fleet more severely upon the "dear people"
than we do, when we charitably excuse them
upon the score of not knowing how ?
We do not claim that we know how our.
self. But we guess that a step could be
made towards it by the refusal Of the people
| TO vote for any can lidate for office who is
not a consistent opponent of the liouor traf
| fc. Even in Maine and Vermont, states
without-a liquor factory within their limits.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23
The Little Traveller.

Maggie Woods father was an English
man who came to America to try his for
tune, but did not find it for when Maggie
was three months old, the great Chicago
fire destroyed their home; soon after the
mother died; then the father was drowned,
and Maggie was left all alone in a strange
country.
She had good aunt in England, however,
who took pains to discover the child after
the death Of the parents, and sent for her to
come home and be cared for. II was no
easy matter to get five years child across
the Atlantic, for the aunt could not come to
fetch her, and no one whom she knew was
going over. But Maggie had found friends
in Chicago the American consul at Man
chester was interested in the case, and every
one was glad to help the forlorn baby, who
was too young to understand the pathos of
her story.
After letters had gone to and fro, it was
decided to send the child to England in
charge Of the captain of a steamer, trusting
to the kindness of all fellow-travelers to
help her on her way.
The friends in Chicago bestirred them
selves to get her ready, aud carefully chose
comfortable outfit for the cold March
voyage.
When all was ready, NJ, ggie's small eff.
fects were packed in light basket, so that
she could carry it herself if need be. A
card briefly telling the story was fastened
on the corner, and similar paper recon-
mending her to the protection OF all kind
people, was sewed to the bosom of her frock.
Then, not in the least realizing what lay be.
fore her, the child was consigned to the con.
ductor of the train to be forwarded to per-
sons in New York who would see her safely
on board the steamer.
should dearly like to have seen the little
maid aud the big basket as they set out on
that long trip as TRANQUILITY as if for day s
visit; and it is comfort to know that be-
fore the train started the persons who took
her there had interested motherly lady in
the young traveller who promised to watch
over her while their ways were the same.
All went well, and Maggie was safely de-
livered to New York friends, who forwarded
her to the steamer, well supplied with toys
and comforts for the voyage, and placed in
charge of the captain and stewardess. She
sailed on the Sd of March, and on the 18th
landed at Liverpool, after pleasant trip,
during which she was the pet of all ON board.
The aunt welcomed her joyfully, and the
same day the child reached her new home,
the Commercial Inn, Compstall, after a
Journey of over four thousand miles. The
consul and owners OF the steamer wanted
to see the adventurous young lady who had
come so far alone, and neighbors and
strangers made quite lion of her, for all
kindly hearts were interested, aud the
protective charity which had guided and
guarded her in two hemispheres aud across
the wide sea- made all men fathers, all women
mothers, to the little one till she was safe.
So ended the journey of the little traveller.
st. Nicholas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23
Temperance.
THE DRuNKARDs DAUGHTER.

nj oEoRoE W. BuNaAr.
Out In the street, with naked feet.
saw the sad-faced drunkard's daughter;
Her tattercd shawl was thin and small,
She little knew, for no one taught her.
Her skin was fair. her golden hair
Was blown about her oval forehead;
Her sweet pale face wore hunger's trace,
And want, and woe that were not borrowed.
Heart-broken child she seldom smiled,
Hope promised her no bright tomorrow.
Or n ia light flashed on her night.
1t was ecllpsed with clouds Of sorrow.
She softly said, !" We have no bread,
No wood 10 keep the FIRE a-burning."
The child was III. the winds were chill.
Her thin, cold blood to Ice was turning.
But men well-fed scorned what she said,
And women robed In richest fashion
Passed on the side where no one cried
To them IN sorrow for compassion.
Slowly the night fed, and the light
or morning came In beauty shining;
Then dome and spire. and roof on fire
Reflected the sky's golden lining.
Asleep. alone, "a cold "a stone,
Where no kind parent sought her,
In winding sheet Of snow and sleet
Was found the drunkard's pallid daughter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

Lite drops Of claret,
Now and then at first,
Form an awful habit
And a dreadful thirst.
Little drinks Of lager.
Little cups Of ale.
Make the biggest guzzler-
Never knew It fail.
Little kegs Of whiskey,
Often brought from town,
Make a man a monkey
or a silly clown.
Little drops Of brandy,
Little drops Of rye.
Make the mighty topper
And the watery eye.
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aries, is true to a greater orless degree in
all the States. The remedy sought in
the one case is equally desirable in all
cases. As an illustration of the latest
villainy by which the stockholders and
depositors' money is squlndered Super
intendent Lamb reports that the Brooklyn
Savings Bank has in its service an officer
styled "Controller of the Bank" drawing
a salary of $1,000 and furnished with a
house, rent free, worth 81, 800 rental.
This useless and merely nominal Office is
filed by son-in-law of the President of
the bank. What little duties the "Con-
troller" performs are simply clerical, and
would be dear at $1,000 per year.
In some of the New York City Savings
Banks the Office of "Actuary" has been
creatcd-an Office rather essential to an
insurance company but of no more posi-
Bile utility in banking institution than
it would be in wholesale grocery or dry
goods store. The salaries both of insur-
ance companies and banking Offices in
the larger cities are far higher than those
of the most responsible Government off
cials. A Bank Teller receives more than
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States. An Insurance President
in some cases receives nearly double the
salary formerly paid to the President Of
the United States.
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They did not see Mrs. Weeks and Clara,
who entered behind them.
may, I am notr' she shrieked. Even
my own father was too cowardly to tell me
what had right to know! Pride, pride,
was all he gave me, save gold, that cannot
purchase peace for the wounded heart.
With all my wealth, | am alone, alone!
Mrs. Weeks came forward and placed an
arm about the impassoned girls waist.
"No, not alone, my dear! l am 10 De
your friend"
The calm, motherly voice had a sympa-
thetic depth in it that acted magically. 1t
STAYED the torrent Cecils head fell on the
widows bosom.
An hour before, she had spoken to her for
the first time, vet now hesitated not to go to
her as the child goes to its mother.
Mrs. Weeks led her away.
Philip, despite Clnra's urgngS to remain,
left the house sad of heart, with the terrible
agony of man who finds his hearts alec
tions misplaced.
A few hours later, Cecil Clayton was on
her way back to Connecticut, accompanied
by Mrs. Weeks and George Newton.
They could scarcely have boarded the boat,
when carriage drove rapidly up to Miss
Coles residence.
Out of it got Jared Clark.
He wished to see Miss Clayton.
Gaining information that she had gone,
whittier the servant would not say, he asked
for Miss Coles. She, also, was ont, having
left at the same time. The servant had re.
ceived instructions to say nothing else, aud
was sup emely stupid when asked at what
hour they were likely to return.
Muttering curses On his luck, Clarh
sprang into his equipage and drove off.
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Men who write for Either Side.

lNu'N'InllN hh6tIilC'
may as well take up for refltation
the charge occasionally brought against
reporters, that their reports are coored
by personal feelings. This is distinctly
untrue. The reporter, as a reporter, has
no personal feelings. In so far US the
mere writing out of the words of Il
speaker goes, he is a machine. Toward
sentiments uttered, his mental attitude
is indifitrence; or if he takes the trouble
to differ from the spirit of the proceed
ings, his disagreement does not appear in
his report, but takes the form of a sar-
castle comment to a confrere at the
table.
1t would not suit the reporters pur-
pose to alter in any way the tone Of a
meeting; that would be giving himself a
good deal Of unnecessary labor; and un-
necessary labor is what he is generally
most anxious to save himself. Irish re-
ports have frequently sustained this
! charge, and are still often accused of
giving Catholic coloring to their re
ports of political Or religious meetings.
But my own experience has been that
Irishmen are as willing, in their profeS,
sional capacity, to become the channels
of Ultra-Protestantism as to give expires
sion to sentiments of the pronounced
Shamrock hue.
1t might indeed not little disturb the
readers of extreme religious journals
were they to overhear, at the reporter
table, the representatives of two mutual
ly hostile sheets arranging with eacl
other for friendly interchange of notes
, To condense the whole subject into ont
J sentence, no reporter cares button wha
he reports. 1t is Il fond illusion to sup
pose that The reporter is an eager poll
tician, posted up in the movements OF tn
session; he has no political proclivitie
,, whatever. You may see the representa-
tive of the iercest Radical sheet dicta
, ting his notes to the reporter of the old
| est Tory paper, The same man ofte'
: works for both, transferring bis service
from one to Another with no concern say
> that of getting the best market for hi
copy.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-13
--sa'-
THE WAY THE MONEY GOES.

When 50 much has been lost to the
laboriug class of America by the failure
of Savings Banks, it is quite natural and
Just to inquire into the ways and means
by which the money has been squan-
dered. In many cases funds have been
embezzled, stolen, or feloniOusly appro-
priated by TIE men to whom the manage
ment of these institutions has been con-
tided. From some inquiries made by
Mr. Lamb, State Superintendent Of
Banks of the State of New York, it ap-
pears that enormous salaries and the
creation of offices for the benefit of rela-
tions and friends, which offices are mere
sinecures are amongst the general causes
why these institutions do not meet the
expectations of their patrons even in the
most prosperous cases. A course of in
vestigation is being had, with view to
future legislation to prevent the evil.
What is true of New York banks anc
Insurance Offices as regards excessive sal
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A countryman, seating himself at a
fashionable restaurant with the intention
of taking hearty dinner, summoned a
waiter and made known his purpose.
The latter skipped briskly away, and
finally returned with handsomely bound
bill Of fare, which he opened and placed
before the guest, who, pushing it away,
scornfully observed: "Oh, come, now, you
can't cram no literature down me-
vittaIs is what | want-vitta!s-and
purity derned quick, toor'
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SPIRIT OF THE GERMAN PAPERS.

As a sign Of relapse in the Grant move
ment one may consider the fact that the
committee appointed by the ii sIisature in
New York to welcome the high traveller at
his landing on the Pacific Coast. has re-
solved to abandon its excursion to Calfor-
MIA as the same is too costIyan amusement.
The committee will contine itself to vel
coming the General on the Pennsylvania
horlerS
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AFTER all, money is coming to the re-
lief of Mrs. Smith and her accomplice in
crime, Bennett, Jay Gould and Judge
Hilton have contributed literally toward
a fund for securing new trial for the
guilty pair, and they already behold the
Scafold receding from their gaze.
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In New York City a man may starve
CHIPPING canary in its cage, or he may
harbor hoW,ing cat Or he may keep a
5quawking parrot to irritate his neigh
bors' nerves, but he can not cherish q
chicken, even in the innermost recesses
of his back yard without permit. A
hen may caciIe victoriously over Ees
new laid egg, but not unless he has a
written authority from the Board of
Health posted on the walls of her coop.
A rooster may flap his wings and crow a
lusty welcome to the dawn, but if he be
not provided with license and can
not show his papers promptly when
health officer presents himself
it's a sorrowful day for that sin
full rooster This awful decree, however
only applies to living fowls and when the
wringing process is applied to chicken
neck it is at once removed beyond the
pale of the obnoxious law. Isaac Jacob'
was aware of this nice distinction anC
becoming possessed of "six chickens anc
four roosters," to use his own expression
he sent for a rabbi to hasten and dispatcl
them, according to the custom of his re
ligion. A Sanitary Inspector however
anticipated the rabbi, and Jacobs, will
his flock of chickens and roosters, wa
brought into Court where twelve solemn
jurym:n confronted them. Isaac PLEADED
persuasively, but the law was inexorable
and he was glad at last to escape with
fine of 500 or $40 head for hi
chickans
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Editorial Spinnings.
A new boom sweeps clean.

n HtW UOUW Sweeps CIVdH.
Softly smitten youth, avoid eating ice
cream from the same dish with your girl 1t indi-
Gates coolness between you.
The Bull Dog is a paper published at
Corpus Christie, Texas 1t has very wide clrcu-
lation in fact the imprint of the bull dog is ia
mil ar all over the world.
In Upper Arragon, Spain, the masons
mix their mortar with wine instead of water AL
most any man there will willingly attend q ma
son for nothing and find himself.
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THE shortened route of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, plat of which has
been accepted by the Department of the
Interior, will throw much valuable land
in Washington Territory back into the
hands of the Government.
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If the Jud ge who sentenced Parr had
manifested accommodating diligence and
swung the old murderer off at once, as he
requested, he would not have cheated
mankind out of the spectacle of an exc
rution. As a rule, when man deserves
hanging and asks to be hanged, it is well
to comply with his wishes.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-13

They caught on Monday the king of
turtles in the river below Philadelphia.
The monster is eight feet long and five
feet broad and weighs eight hundred
pounds. Its head is twice the size of a
mans and his fippers 1.-TWO feet longer
than ~ mans arm"