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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02
Grange Meeting.

Central Vermont Pomona Grange held It's resu-
lar quarterly meeting at Shady Rill in Middlesex,
May 18th The meeting opened at half-past ten
o'clock A. NJ, Worthy Master George Crane Of
Brookfeld presiding and D. T.. Boyden Of North
field, secretary. After the minutes Of the last
meeting we're read, II. A. Hancock Of North Branch
grange, Worcester, announced that his grange had
voted to join the Pomona grange, and upon vote
II was accepted The fifth degree was then con-
ferred upon twenty-five fourth degree members,
and the delegates reported the condition and
membership Of the following named oranges:
Eagle grange, Berlin, Nelson Hubbard; Summit
grange, Roxbury, Joseph Gold Dog River Valley
grange, West Berlin, l.. N. Ellis; Williams
town, George Farnham; Brookfeld, George Crane;
Snowsville, Salmon Williams; Middesex, p.
Flint; Duxbury, George Carlton; North Branch,
Worcester, II. A. Hancock. The reports were
very encouraging, and showed the grange 10 be
In better condition than IL was at the last quar-
terly meeting In February. II was voted that
the secretaries Of the subordinate oranges send a
list Of all fifth degree members TO the secretary Of
the Pomona grange. d +. Boyden, L. n Ellis
and II. A. Hancock were appointed a committee
to draft bylaws for the Pomona grange and pre-
sent them at the next meeting After consider
able other business was transacted pertaining to
the private work OF the order, the grange ad-
journed for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION
After an excellent picnic dinner public meet
ing was held, Worthy Master George Crane pre-
siding. First, song by the choir, then report OF
the delegates that the next meeting be held at
Worcester Corner, and the question for discussion
to be, Resolved, That the Vermont legislature
ought to pass the New Hampshire listing law"
The following question was then discussed:
Whereas The only political of the day between
only effective argument IA the ballot therefore,
Rs,orsd that Ia the duty Of the farmer and mechanic
in every TO form organization either grange
farmers club and work and for their protection and
the protection OF the nation.
The question discussed by II c. Haywood,
d. +. Boyden H. A. Hancock Marcus Goud
George S. Carlton, George Herrick, Salmon Will
liams, L. A. Flint, Joseph Gold, L, f. Andrews
and 2. Currier. There seemed TO be division OF
opinion about the correctness OF the preamble OF
the resolution but all the speakers seemed to favor
the resolution After vote of thanks to Middle
sex grange for their kind reception, and to the
choir, the grange adjourned. About two hun
dred attended the meeting and the best OF feeling
| prevailed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

STATE TREAsURER.-With reference to
candidate for this important office the
Burlington Free Press well says: alt has
always been the theory of this paper that
when the state secures competent and
faithful servant it should retain his services,
and the present case is no exception TO the
rule. We have not word to say against
the gentlemen who have been mentioned as
candidates for the Office of state treasurer.
They are honorable, capable men. But Mr..
Page every one knows is faithful official,
and the state funds in his hands are abso-
lutely safe. His record is a clean and hon
orable one. Why, then, should change be
made 1t is not generally regarded as a
sound reason for discharging bank cashier
fidelity and capacity being granted, that he
has occupied the position for number Of
years and we fail to see why the same prin
cipie does not apply to the case of the Gus
todian OF the states funds"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

CoNKLISG CLAssIcAL.-Senator Conk-
ling's quotation at the Utica convention,
THE shadows murmur but the deeps are
dumb" is the second line of Sir Walter
Raleigh's Silent Lover" The poem opens
Passions likened but to floods and streams
The shadows murmur but the deeps are dumb
Mr.. Conkling, who is known to the country
as an able politician and to his profession as
a strong lawyer, is known to his friends as
a man many of whose leisure moments have
been given to the early English poets, which
he has studied as a lover and a scholar, com
hitting many passages to memory and Civ
ing careful study to questions OF text and
meaning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

CREMATION Is rapidly growing in popular favor,
and crematory is to be erected in St. Louis. The
first person cremated in the United States war
Colonel Henry Iaurens Of South Carolina, In the
year 1896. lie left specific instructions TO that
effect in his will Toward the close Of the last
century Henry Barry, also Of South Carolina, was
cremated. 10 1876, Baron de Palm Of Pennsyl-
vania received similar mortuary rites. In 1877,
a child OF julius Kirchner OF New York In 1873,
Mrs. Jane firman Of Ohio; in 1880, Miss Hartman
Of Pennsylvania, and, few months since, DIR.
Winslow OF California, were cremated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02
The Result.

While unwilling to delay the publication Of our
paper so long as may be needful to announce
sorblng interest Of our readers in that result,
and shall communicate II to them, as soon as
received by means of an EXTRA. So let them
all be patient and watchful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

BRUTAL PRIZE FIdHT,-A terribly brutal prize
fight took place Monday about two miles from
McKeesport near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The
principals were Jack Fleeat and George Turnbull
Both are Englishmen, and the fight, which was
for $500 side, was governed by the rules Of the
London ring. The fight was OF the most brutal
nature, lasting an hour and a half. Sixty-six
rounds were fought, when Fleeats seconds eleva
ted the sponge. Both men were terribly punished
No arrests have been made 80 far. Considerable
Indignation is expressed that the fight was al
lowed to occur. The affair was town talk and nc
effort was made to stop 1t. Fleeat is reported Il
be fatally injured.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

The United States has nine hundred and
twenty-seven paper mills, representing $780,
100000, which pay out 90, 555,OO0 to twenty
two thousand employees. They make one
third Of all the paper produced In the world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

For CIScINNATI.-During this month
Democratic conventions occur as follows
June LIST, Maine and South Carolina; June
I'd, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas
June Sd, Colorado June 9Th, Tennessee and
Michigan; June 9th, Indiana; June 10th
Illinois and Florida; June 18th, North Car
DINA and Kentucky.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

THAT BAR'L."-General b. j. johnson
is out in a letter in regard to the Democratic
nomination. He prefers Bayard and breads
Tilden, but is afraid the latter will carry the
convention. A great many Democrats seem
to feel the same way about Tilden. They
dread him, they yearn 10 have some other
leader carry off the prize at Cincinnati, and
yet they are dominated by fear that what
with his cunning and his bar'l Tilden is 60
ing to have things his own way in the con
yeption,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

THE TARIFF.-The tariff report made to
the house by Representatives Garfield, Kelley,
Conger and Frye, recommends the passage
of the bill of Senator Eaton, appointing a
commission to revise the tariff as a whole,
after some intelligent fashion, in place Of
all piecemeal legislation. 1t shows that the
pending bill is crude, mischievous and dan
gerous. For instance, it is proposed to ad-
NIT books, ETC., while paper and all other
materials for making books are taxed. This
would be to make a tariff directly against
American bookmakers, and in favor of for
eigners. The proposed bill would leave
American manufacturers taxed, while for
eign importations would come in untaxed.
In the matter of wool and wooden goods, the
proposed bill would entirely destroy wool
raising by our farmers, who pay taxes,
against the untaxed wool of South America,
and IL would also destroy many wooden man.
ufactures. So also crockery, pottery, etc.
the proposition to bring in foreign ware free
of taxation, while our factories have to pay
heavy taxes on all their imported material
would be ruinous discrimination against
our own industries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

A dispatch from the Free Press to the
WATcHMAN & JOURNAL, dated June LIST,
twenty-eight minutes past eight o'clock p.
M, says: "Edmunds has not withdrawn.
Latest tonight is, there are indications that
Grant leaders may take to Edmunds."
Governor Smiths parlor has been visited
by hundreds of old Vermonters, who are all
Edmunds men, and are aiding the Vermont
delegation in every way possible.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02
The Whitaker Case.

The court of inquiry which has been in
vestigating the alleged outrage upon the
colored cadet Whitaker on the morning Of
April 9th has concluded its labors and made
its final report. The court arrives at seven
conclusions, each one of which is unfavor-
able to Whitaker, and in its opinion fully
establishes the fact that the colored cadet
was the author of the outrage upon himself.
BY order of General Schofeld, the lad has
been placed under arrest and confined in his
room till the case is finally disposed of by
the action Of the war department, to which
the report of the court has been sent. The
result of the court of inquiry will surprise
no one. Its outcome has been foregone
conclusion from the very first The methods
and preiudices of West Point have simply
prev allied to support a West Point theory
promulgated by the officers of the academy
before word of evidence was taken. The
decision of the court is based on assumptions
and opinions of its members, some expert
testimony, and some circumstantial evidence,
too weak and unreliable to convict a man Of
robbing hen-roost in any civil court in the
land. There was total lack Of positive
proof that Whittaker's story was untrue.
We apprehend that the methods and find
ings of the court will be criticised by the
secretary of war, and it is quite possible that
they may fail of receiving the approval of
the president. But admitting that Whit
takers guilt is established, the fact is of no
special consequence except to Whitaker
himself. He will leave West Point in
merited disgrace, but it is not to the credit
of the institution that the brand will have
been burned deeper into his skin on account
of its color than If it had been of immacu-
late whitoness. Though Whitaker has been
nominally on trial during the past seven
weeks, West Point has been the actual re-
spondent before a vastly higher court than
the petty tribunal convened within the walls
of the military academy. Before the high
court of public opinion. this institution,
maintained by the nation and filled with the
benefciaries of the nation, has been shown
y eVluellCe tndJ duIlllJS VI HO ContIduiCbiOu
= 1have grossly prostituted its privileges to
BASE and unworthy ends. 1t has used the
generous gifts of its benefactors to build up
an aristocracy of color. BY systematic ter
rorisin, brutal outrages, and by the imposi-
ton of social ostracism, it has sought to ex.
clude from the institution the representatives
of race whose money and the benefits it
brings they freely accept. While Yale, Har-
ward, and all our best educational institu-
tions in the nation receive colored students
on terms Of generous, good-natured equality,
where no such binding obligation exists as
at West Point, the latter institution has
arrayed its entire corps of teachers and
pupils in an inhuman prescription of cadets
of color. On these charges West Point has
been found guilty, and the evidence of its
guilt rests on no such fimsy foundation as
that which clouds the name of Whitaker
The end of the Whitaker trial is not yet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02
IN wArrsrIKID

Decoration day was duly observed last Saturday
by Ainsworth post, No. 20, Grand Army OF the
Republic and goodly number of citizens from
this and the surrounding towns, After decorating
the graves Of their fallen comrades, tho members
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

Rev. P. II. Carpenter preached a memorial SER
mon In the Congregational church last Sabbath
morning from Matthew xvii rs the Methodist
people uniting in the service having no service at
their church The preacher used the case OF the
devotion OF the soldier to his country, putting its
welfare before his own selfish ease, Ms an iustra-
ton Of his subject, As the true soldier chooses
his conntry's welfare before self, giving even his
life for its good, 80 we should be loyal to Christ
the great Captain Of our salvation; losing our
own selfish and sinful lives that we may find the
true life, even eternal life
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-02

We want as men to accomplish worthy end In
living. 1t is not necessary that live long to do
this, but 1t il needful that we live well, that we
attain ertain true elements OF character; among
these courage, fidelity to duty, and love OF coun-
try are not the least.
Second-some, perhaps many OF us, simply 20
loved our country, when she was In the midst OF
civil war. that with crossed hands we sighed
for her." but some In this presence to-day did
more; they wrought at the peril Of life, though
you were not called 10 die for her. II is fitting
that we extend to you words expressing our APP
probation Of your works and devotion.
Third-With the thoughts Of this day there
comes To us the memory Of those parents wives,
sisters, loved ones, whose names do not appear
ON the rolls, who served at home with no less de-
votion. foriitude and self-denial, than did those
who went forth TO the battle field. Shall we not
cherish for these the most grateful enderpess and
sympathy2 The fortitude Of these, II less con-
spicuous, was not loss noble and worthy Of admi-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18

and may lose them the temporary con-
troll Of theusenate. The person who
succeeds to Garisld's place in the SEN
ate must have his claims passed upon
before he takes his seat, and now it is
probable the democrats will compel him
TO wait long time. The hitch con-
sists In the legal question as to whether
Garheld's seat In the senate Is vacant
Whenever he chooses to withdraw, or
whether he must first become actually
a senator before he can resign.
A report has gained circulation that
some of the presidential electors of
California and Nevada claim that inas-
much as the people Of those states un-
doubtedly chose them through n misap-
prehension, being deceived by the
forged Chinese letter, they are in duty
bound TO vote for Garfield. As neither
state Is needed by Gen. Garfield, not
much Importance Is attached TO the
report, except SO far as it shows the
revolution OF popular feeling against
the democratic plotters.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18
FREsH BUTTER

Hsw the Article q. MADE in Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. I7.-Papers were filed
with evidence Of the manufacture OF
vast quantities af oleom lrgerine In the
city, equalling 5000 pounds a day.
A Tribune representative went on an
investigating tour yesterday, and dis
covered fifteen butter factories in full
working order. The ''butter" made
in these concerns Is compounded of
various Ingredients, soapstone, lard,
tallow and fatty substances. The dis
gusting business Is 50 profitable that IL
finds numerous people who embark in
1t. In some cases the material em-
ployed Is vile beyond belief and most
unwholesome; In others. although the
taste reyolts Mt the ingredients used,
they are not deleterious. Cheese is
also adulterated with some yillainous
matter. and commission men complain
that they are much injured by this
growing element in doing business.
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The weather.

Denver, Nov. II. = The weather
throughout this state last night, to-day
and tonight mas been extremely cold.
A heavy snow fell yesterday and the
sleighing is good but is interfered with
by the epizootic. At eight O'Clock this
morning the mercury in the city was
fourteen degrees below zero, remaining
below all day, and nine below tonight.
In the mountains this morning the mer-
curry ranged from 25 to 80 below, ac-
cording to the location; Breckenridge,
80, Leadville 25 below. Tonight will
be a repetition Of last night.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18

Denver. Nov. 1.-THE Times this
afternoon announces that a telegram
received from New York states that
Jay Gould has purchased the Denver q
South Park railroad, the purchase
money. something near two and one
half millions, having been paid over
yesterday. Jay Gould has been endeav-
ormg TO get control OF the Denver q
Rio Grande road, but has failed through
the opposition OF Gen. Palmer, presi-
dent Of the road, and II Is thought the
purchase OF the South Park road Is
made with view to dictate the policy
of the Rio Grande. The two roads
will have parallel lines TO the Gunni-
son country, and Gould hopes to bring
the Rio Grande TO terms through the
fundamentally Of the South Park.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18
Gov. PiII.ssry'. Geaero.ity.

st. Paul, Nov. 17-Itis now believed
that twenty-three is the exact number
Of patients burned in the insane asylum
at st. Peter. Thirty are missing and
only six bodies have been found, but
there is reason to believe that quite n
number OF the missing have escaped to
their homes or are wandering about the
country, who probably died Of cold. Gov.
Pillsbury will supply bedding and tenn
porary shelter TO the unfortunates and
also rebuild the burned portion Of the
hospital at his own expense.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18
MRS. GRUNDY
In the Garden city Discovers RlAek
LnDb.
In ths Person OF a society BsiIs.


Chicago, Nov. IL. --Leona Dare,
otherwise known as Bridget Mccarthy.
who was a prominent gymnast and
tight rope performer in this country
some years ago. but who has been
missed since 1876, has appeared here
suddenly in new role, as the wife Of a
wealthy Austrian named Gruenbaum,
and has attended many Of the most
fashinable entertainments, parties and
weddings among the elite Of the city.
Within day or two, her identity has
become known, and also the facts Of
the case.
She was married TO a common fellow
in the minstrel line, named Hall, and
was travelling with him In Austria four
years ago, when one day she got n
heavy fall, using her up completely for
stage business. Her worthless husband
deserted her, and has not been heard
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18

New York, Nov. 1.-THE TriJme's
Washington special says: Gen. Villa,
the new minister from Columbia, said
TO correspondent Of the Tribune yes
terday that the government and people
Of Columbia were intensely interested
in the inter-oceanic canal project, and
are watching the matter closely, but,
beyond this nothing to his knowledge
was being done by them. Everything
depends upon the success Of Lesseps in
securing financial support for his enter
prise.
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Washington, Nov. 1.-THE fact that
Gen. Miles bade his soldiers a formal
adieu on leaving them to come to WASH
ington, indicates that he expected 1t to
be final leave taking, and probably
that he would be appointed signal Of
fcer.
The report Of the lighthouse board
will recommend an appropriation Of
CSC, 900 to give ths electric light a prop
er test before adopting 1t for general
use In lighthouses. The amount neces-
sary for carrying on the work Of the
bureau Is 81, SOC, 200.
Garfield will be here shortly, and 1t is
expected he will tender Sherman the
secretaryship of the treasury.
The National Grange Of the Patrons
of Husbandry met in annual session to-
day. All states OF the union were
represented.
Hon. Alexander Stephens says ne will
vote to pay the deputy marshals and
supervisors; they have earned their
money under the law. He believed
other democrats would take the same
view.
The Ohio senatorial question Is likely
J to give the republicans much trouble,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18

Cleveland, O., Nov. H.-When Dam
iel Burr, watchman in the 18th ward,
left home for work last night, his wife
and three children were well, and his
three year old daughter followed him
to the gate to kiss him. When he re-
turned this morning the house was
locked and no sign left. Climbing
through window he was horrified to
find the whole family lying senseless, q
powerful odor Of gas from base burn
or stove pervading the air. The little
daughter who had last kissed him was
dead; the mother and eleven year old
daughter were In bed and the infant on
the fhoor. unconscious. A nelghbors
daughter, visiting, was also insensible,
and woman, friend of the family,
sitting at the foot OF the bed in q semi
comatose condition. Tho last named
may recover; the others win probably
uit. .-ae .nr
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New York, Nov. 1.-THE success Of
the Texas land holders and capitalists is
attracting European emigration and
causes the Louisiana commissioner Of
agriculture to negotiate with steamship
agents for cheap fares for immigrants
hither. The movement from the agri-
cultural districts Of Austria and the
German provinces towards Texas is
steadily increasing in volume, one
thousand arriving at New Orleans in
the steamer Nurnberg on the 18th inst.
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Pieuro-Pneumonia.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE cattle raisers
and dealers to-day held large meeting
here, representing millions of dollars Of
trade and business, and adopted import
ant resolutions, urging upon congress
the necessity Of legislation to prevent
the spread Of pleuro-pneumonia which
prevails on the Atlantic coast. and rec
ommending that commissioner be ap-
pointed, with power to regulate the
transportation through or into any state
or territory in such way as shall best
protect the regions not infected from
those which are. The meeting was
very earnest.
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sherman WIN GLADLY Accept.

Chicago, Nov. ia Tines Column
bus special says there has been per-
sistent effort by the opponents of Sec.
sherman's election as senator, to circu-
late story that he only desired the
election as lever to enable him to re.
main at the treasury department. He
writes to-day to Hon. L. D. Myers: al
intended to say that while 1 could make
no effort TO secure the place Of senator,
I will gladly accept it, and would faith
fully serve the people Of Ohio in that
position"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-11-18

Parsons, KS, Nov. f7.-The stock
holders Of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas, voted to-day to increase the cap
ital stock to not less than s25. 600, 600,
for the purpose Of extending the road
from Whitero to Camargo and Rio
Grande, distance Of 900 miles, and to
build line from Muscogee, Indian
Territory, to Fort Smith, Arkansas,
and other lines to secure close connec-
tions with New Orleans. Tho money
Is already subscribed. The road has
been turned over to Jay Gould, and
hese moves are under his inspiration.