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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

ARRESTED FOR ISToXlCATIoS-A person Civ
ing his name as John Taro was picked up by
Sheriff futile on the corner near the insurance
building Wednesday afternoon. lie was stupefied
with liquor, and was lodged in Jail while regain
ing his senses. On being brought before Justice
Field he stated that he was from Malone, New
York, was a molder by trade, and was Oh his way
to a foundry in Hoyofe, Massachusetts, the pro-
prietor Of which had sent him money to pay his
fare to that place. He stopped off from the noon
train to see Il brother who he supposed was living
here, was drunk when he arrived here, and got
beastly drunk on some whsley bought with
money he begged during the afternoon. He was
fined the usual amount with costs, and in default
OF payment sentenced to the house OF correction
at Rutland. He succeeded in raising the money
to pay his fine by telegraphic communication with
his friends. and resumed his journey Thursday
night.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

THE HYERs SISTERS combination and a COM
plete white dramatic company appear at Village
hall, this "Wednesday evening, June 9th, in
" Uncle Toms Cabin" The interest in Mrs.
Stoves greatest story did not expire with the
extinction of slavery. 1t has been perpetuated by
the aid of the drama, and among those who have
successfully presented the highly dramatic Incl
dents of the story the Hyers Sisters combination
rank high in the popular preference. The sisters
are vocalists of high merit and wide reputation
and render the plantation melodies effectively.
The conspicuous parts, Uncle Tom, Topsy, etc,
are personifed very successfully, according to the
various press reports. Owing to some misunder-
standing, the entertainment will be given in VII
lage hall instead Of the Methodist church vestry,
as first announced by the posters. Mr.. Barnes
has kindly re-arranged the stage of the old hall
for this occasion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

Goss AND RYAN, the prize fighters after dodg-
ing the police and constables for two weeks, at
last succeeded in finding spot where they might
pumme each other to hearts content. This was
at Collins Station, West Virginia, barely mile
from the line between that state and Pennsylva-
mia. Ryan won the prize. The usual number OF
rowdies we're there, and on the train fight oc-
Cured among them, and the conductor tele-
graphed to have the whole party arrested as riot
ers on their arrival at Pittsburgh, but they got
wind Of this and left the train at Mansfield.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

NEwBERNE North Carolina) Times Elegant
hair is woman's GROWING beauty When it
fades she fades as well. While it is kept bright,
her personal attractions are still maintained. By
preserving the air fresh and vigorous youthful
appearance is continued through many years
Those who grieve over their fading hair turning
gray too early, should know that Ayers Hair
Vigor prevents it, and restores gray or faded hair
to its natural color. 1t is a clear and healthful
preparation, containing neither oil, dye, nor any
thing deeterous, and imparts to the scalp what
is most needed-a sense of pleasant and delight
full freedom from scurf or dandruff
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

The superior court OF San Francisco last week
sustained the general demurrer of Mayor Kalloch
against the impeachment proceedings by the
board of supervisors, and dismissed the case
The supreme court has rendered decision re-
leasing Kearney, reversing the decision Of the SUI
perior court of San Francisco He signalized his
release by addressing large crowd on the sand
lot, and announced his intention of taking up the
agitation where he left it, and making it more
bitter than ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

THE store of n. NJ. johnson at st. Johnsbury
was broken into Tuesday night of last week and
about $50 in money, some shoes, dress patterns,
cloaks, cigars and other goods stolen. Some
5000 worth of goods are missing 1t is supposed
that the act was committed by some Of the river
drivers who were discharged at McIndoes and
have been hanging around town for a day or two.
They left their old shoes and some of their cloth
ing in Johnson's store, which, with other informa-
ton the officers in pursuit have, seems to make it
absolutely certain that the scamps will soon be in
the hands Of the officers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9, 1880.
2.15 p. M.-Conventon called to order at one
o'clock. George f. Hoar unanimously elected
temporary chairman, and now addressing con-
vention.
240 P. Mon motion Of Hale Of Maine, roll OF
states being called for appointment of committees
on resolutions, credentials, etc.
1898 P. M-Utah being excluded in the roll Of
states and territories. Frye asked that it be in
cluded. Conkng objected; chair decided that it
be called
800 T. NJ On motion of Conklng convention
adjourned until eleven o'clock A. NJ tomorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

ADDISON county court assembled at Middebury
Tuesday. There are one hundred and ninety-one
cases on the court docket and twenty-five cases in
chancery. Twenty-Five cases are set for jury
trial. A meeting of the Addison county bar will
be held during the court term to make rules in
conformity with the other counties in the state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

A CoNsrASrINorLE dispatch tells OF horrible
sufferings of the starving people at and near
Mossoul. Their sufferings are indescribable
Finding no cereals some eat corpses and become
III in consequence Most of them are dying, as
they have nothing to eat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

THE following are the ages of three persons Of
one family, all living, and healthy and active:
Luther Holden Of Wallingford, Vermont, ninety
eight years old; Stephen Holden of Mount Holly,
Vermont, ninety-six years old; Mrs. Harriet
(IIolden) Bigelow Of Crown Point, New York,
nnety-one years old
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

CAPITALISTS from Fall River Massachusetts,,
have purchased the old cotton mill at Middlebury
with its water privilege for $4,000 cash. The
company represents capital of upwards of $780,
Co., and expects to employ between one hundred
and three hundred operatives.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

SOME one deposited letter in the Bennington
post-ofice last week bearing this inscription :" Mr.
Abraham, Kingdom of Heaven, Heaven" 1t was
forwarded to the dead-letter office with the en-
dorsement, :" No line established between Ben
nngton and that place"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

AT Omaha a curious freak was performed re-
Gently by the wind. Florence and Willow lakes
north OF the city, were blown nearly dry, the
wind scooping out the water. The ground in the
vicinity OF the lakes is covered with dead fishes
which we're blown out of the water.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

FIFTEEN hundred iron-pudders at Pttsburg,
Pennsylvania, have demanded an increase of
wages. The manufacturers refused to accede to
the demand and every mill in the city has closed
Fifty thousand men are thus thrown out OF EN-
ployment in that district alone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

THE stockholders of the Boston, Hoosac Tun-
mel and Western railroad company Of Vermont
have voted to increase the capital stock to $780,
900, and ratified the consolidation of their COM
pany with the company of the same name in
New YORK.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09
TUESDAY.

The convention was called to order at 1000 A.
NJ, and balloting was at once commenced, with
the following result:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

,.. ~, -, . q, a.. - -,
able results Of nationality personal freedom and individual
pIoerton Of All or e,zens in ,b e M Of ali he
privileges and mmanes guaranteed by the constitution
south cannot be ovee,ilmated The faithful Performance
execution Of he laws and he pupishnent Of ali Sos who
vSe mem are .e only are methods by which enduring
the south Whatever promses the nation makes
cegate this duty to the states The solid south must be d.
% ny b Te o. We ono, aad a
must ne protected sgans, terrorism violence OF fraud and
party to every Legitimate means restore all the states
we submit TO Inc practical sensible people Of The United
sa,, 10 say whether would not be 70 the dear
stIaon Of the national government TO the party which
80 and thus bring dstrst and where
'nere Is now ORDER confidence and hope
"U r. M.-Convention re-assembled, and
speeches now being made In presenting the names
oil the several candidates JOY oil Michigan pre-
scented name of James g. Blaine and IL making
speech in support Reported. on good authority.
Cor,ao,io,, o,d I,d;o,o will oo, ,ho;r ,,,,os tr
Ce,, anu humans WI, '"e' 'n.ii 'o,os w
WI, -. -, -, -.
VIVA applause during all these speeches.
VI ". ~
.oN'u wiz, 'o'u 0uooi'' r'oo"ois WV nuns "'
be occupied in calling roll OF states for nomina-
~. '0o' w ", u.s.,
Window, which was received with cheers. When
-, -,
New YORK was reached, Conkling nominated
Grant raca;y;r, ,ra,na,do,a ovat;on IIa
claimad Grant uas tho ,nost illustrions man 1iv
-,
ing, and would carry many doubtful southern
s~ites'
1910 z. M.-Conkling is still speaking in sup
port of Grants nomination.
1850 T. M.-Conking Just finished speaking
for Grant Sneecb received with loud annlause
Balloting will commence in half an hour
., 40 ~ a, c.-e.,I .,,...,.. ot.-... nj,
unaach rooa;vad ,y;,b Iond .nnl.nso and Sbar
'Peo0n io'eNou "i'ii io"u "ppi""so anu 'noi-
mans name cheered for some time
49,. =, -, -
12.15 A. M.-Billings OF Vermont now speaking
III ia'or vi 'ne noi'iha'ioh Vi Euhunus' MS n"ho
elciting great applause. We give below the ex-
~
cellent
SPEECH OF MIR. KILLINGS;
=, - -, - -
M President dhd Gentlemen OF re Conrention ;-Ihe
state earliest born INTO inc Union etier me ola thIieen
tcay urges the name OF her most distinguished son IA the
est name 70 be Inscribed on the presidential banner Her
deesates Dtng ma message mere VIII 10y ana pIle hke
supreme because they Know no state mas better right TO
name Republican candidate and no state can name bet
ter man lAppause In the nrst time IN her history YER
mont though always in the advance guard OF the Repuel-
thus not seeknga reward for her loyalty, which has
loyalty never to faer IN The years to come Ter Repnbi
r cam Sd oofh q ans @ . so Dr IN he pSee
she for the presidency springs from her on. He
ton Applause still more Vermont would call on her
o S a G s e h sm nj Oe Inc
councils at this critical epoch Applause Vermont rises
the years and she looks forward through the years and
.Ie III, pv, ,iis ~ ny s eiie VI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09
MONDAY.

CHICAGO, Illinois, June T.
1913 A. M.-The convention is being called to
order. Later. Immediately after being called to
order the convention proceeded to ballot, with the
following result:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

On motion of Conkling, the vote was made
unanimous. The convention then took recess
until five 7. NJ.
$50 P. M.-The convention reassembled at five
o'clock Pixley of California presents the name
of Washburne of Illinois for vice-president; Con-
necticut presents the name Of Jewell for the same
office
$50 p. M.-General Chester A. Arthur of New
York is nominated for vice-presdent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

The convention then adjourned till ten o'clock
in the forenoon, Tuesday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09

After announcing the result of the above ballot
a motion was made to adjourn until 800 P. M,
which was lost
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-09
SATURDAY.

CHICAGO, Illinois, June o.
$50 A. MAT 100 A. NJ. the minority report
of the second district of Illinois contest was
adopted by vote of 3s7 for to 1853 against. At
2.15 A. NJ. the convention adjourned until II A. NJ.
1t is possible that the convention may finish
tonight, but the probability is that it will not
reach a final adjournment before Monday. Illi-
nois question settled in favor of contestants at
y tx this rnnrnfnu
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28

Philadelphia, Jan. 2G.-Today the United
States government, through the collector Of
internal revenue, seized upon the property
of the Philadelpbia and Reading railroad
company for claims amounting to nearly
$5OO,OO0.
Chicago, Jan. 26.-It was stated on
Change to day that while prices were at
their highest point. the Keene combination
unloaded considerable quantity and that
at the recent heavy decline they have
bought in great quantities, and that it was
under this influence prices started up again.
New Orleans, La, Jan. 26.-The steam
boat Charmer with 2,1O0 bales of cotton was
totally destroyed by fire fifteen miles above
the mouth of the Red riyer, and eight lives
were lost, two chambermaids, two cooks, two
cabin boys, one fireman and one deck hand.
The boat and cargo was valued at $3.50, 600.
No further particulars received.
Louisville, KY, Jan. ga fire tonight
originating from the furnace in the base.
ment of Ketts & Wevus, jewelry store,
Fourth street near Jeffeason, burned through
the fret floor in the rear of the store, dam.
aging stock to the amount of $4,000 and
fixtures $4,000. The safe containing fine
jewelry fell into the cellar, but it's contents
are supposed to be safe, Insurance $45, 900.
Portland, Me-, Jan. 26-The Press to-
morrow will publish an expose of the form
alton of circles Of the Brick Pomeroy
league in Maine with state circle devoted
to communicate doctrines and now employed
in endeavors to seize the state government
There are five circles known in Cumberland
and some in York. Knox and other counties
Thi. organization is managed by advanced
leaders of the greenbsck party, and the masa
Of that party are still ignorant of their ex-
istence.
Havana, Jan. 26-This ia Mrs. Grants
birthday. Gen C"llejas dined with The
Gran, party and the evening will be apen,
at the palace. Repeated earthquake
shocks have occurred the past week.
Part of the engineer corps was
lent to San CristcbaI, where the concuasicnt
have been the severest, and according G
the latest news all the public buildings are
in ruins. Seventeen members of the civil
guard we're injured by falling houses on the
22d inst.
Omaha, Jan. GA telephone test made
Yesterday between Omaha and ST. Louis. q
distance of 4lO miles, was completely sue
cersful. Conversation was carried or
plainly. The "Sweet Bye and Bye" being
sung in St. Louis in clear baritone. +very
note was distinctly heard in Omaha. L
was then repeated here for the benei, o
St. Louis. Several leading telegraph off
cals we're present at each end of the line
and were deeply interested in the test. ST
Louis uaed five jars of calland on the trans
mitter and here two jars we're used Thi
is believed to be the greatest distance sue
cessfully operated by the telephone.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
PROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKor4
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER.
St. Paul. MINI. January %. 1888

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER.
St. Paul, Mimi, January %, 1880.
LEI in ;iPcate subject
this of1ce. or at the offices of the quartermasters
of the following named posts, and at Yankton
nnd ana M az 9ss
the presence of bidders, for furnishing and
year year comnencing @ july lst, 1850, and Gliding linz June
3Oth. 1881 as follows:
Wood Coal, Hay, Straw, Corn. Oats + Bran,
or such of said supplies as may be required. at
g.. Paul and Fort Smelling, Mimi; Yankton and
son, Abraham Lincoln. Meade, Yates. Bennett
Hale, Randall. Sully and Bismarck, D. T.. Qr
Mr.. Dep t0 Forts Keogh. Custer, Ellis, Shaw.
Delivery of such of the supplies Grain and
bran-as the government may need. before June
3oth. 1880 TO be paid for from current appropri
atom will be required and the acceptance Of,
or execution Of contract for the remainder, de-
pends upon approximation. applicable for the
Propo ais for either class of the stores men,
tinnei, or for quantities less than the whole re-
quired. will be received Separate proposals Tin
trlplicatel are required for each post and should
| ment
The government reserves the right to reject
an, or all proposals..
A preference will be given to articles of do
nestle production.
In bidding for grain. bidders are requested to
ell and in all cases where grain is to be delivered
| n sacks. such grain a0ilt not be received If the
sacks contain ryattr quantity than 100 pounds
the kind and estimated quantities required Al i
each post, and giving full Instructions as to the
manner Of bidding, conditions to be observed by
| by bidders. and terms Of contract and payment
will be furnished on application to this office ol
to the quartermasterS at the various posts named
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked Proposals for at >
and addressed to the undersigned, or to the res
pective post or quartermaste s
This advertisement is published by authority
| or order Of the department commander,
| CHAS. H. .TOMPKINS,
Deputy Quartermaster General. U. s. Army
! 232 Cd. Chief QuartermaSter.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
THE GERMAN ARMY.

Increasing the Army-Distrustlng the
Assurances Of Peace from the Russian
Press.
Berlin, Jan. 2S.-The National Zietune
discussing the proposed increase Of the
army says: "The German nation is almo.t
unanimous in its approval of Bismarck's
resolution to resist Parslavism. As YET
Germany preserves friendly relations with
official Russia, but Europe can only be
thoroughly quieted BY the exertions in the
place whence the causes for agitation have
proceeded. The assurances of peace from
the Russian press ought to be received with
great satisfaction. but it must not be forgot.
ten that it is easier to excite them than te
pacify them"
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
GENERAL NEWS.
EuIooies in Behalf Of Senator zacha.
riah Chandler, Deceased.
Indications that The FuslonIs.s Of Maine ar.
About 10 Throw up the Sponge.
Tho House Committee Agrees Upon q
Bill for the Reorganization Of the
Navy.
SENATOR CHANDLER.

Resolutions offered by senators Terry
and Bayard-The Senators Will Wear .
Grape Badge for Thirty Days.
Washington, Jan. 28-The vice president
announced that this day had been set apart
for the delivery of commentaries upon the
life and character of the late Senator Chaud.
Ter. Mr.. Terry submitted the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the senate has received
with profound sorrow the announcement Of
the death of Zachariah Chandler, late q
senator of the United States from the sta
Of Michigan, for nearly 10 years.
The members of this body resolved
to express some estimate of his many aer-
vices in his l'ng public career. rendered
conspicuous by fearless patriotic devotion !;
that the business Of the senate be now aus
pended; that the associates Of the departed
senator may pay fitting tribute to his public
and private virtue.
The resolutions we're unanimously
sgreed to.
Mr.. Ferry also submitted the following I:
Resolned: That the loss the country
sustained in the death Of Mr.. Chandler,
was manifest BY the expressions of public
sorrow throughout the land.
Iesolued:: That No mark If respect for
the memory nf the dead senator. the men,
bers Of The senate will wear Grape upon the
left arm for thirty days
Resolued:: That the secretary Of the SEN
ate inform the house Of representatives of
this action.
Resolued:: As an additional mark Of re-
spsct the senate do now adjourn.
Upon the above reenlulions Mr. Ferry
spoke. He reviewed the we'll known pub
lie and private career of his late colleague,
whnm he regarded as no ordinary man.
Mr.. Bayard was the next speaker, and
after speaking highly of Mr.. Chandler's
personal character, he said for the rest
fear we are too near his active political life
to express positive judgments on it, and
justly measure of % vigorous and influential
character as his. 1t must be viewed at a
distance. to be correctly estimated. Time
will mellow, and reflection will soften az
perities and animosities, caused by the re-
cent heated conflict which may obscure
present Judgments.
Meears Hamlin, Blaine, Logan and
Morrill, followed Mr.. Bayard, all speaking
highly Of Chandler's personal integrity and
vigor and the serenity of his character.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
Fires aud Fire Buxs

Wheeling, R,J ian. 2s- Sensational special dis.
patches have been sent recently from here 10
different sections Of the country in refer
ence to fires and fire bugs. which have very
little foundation. and are entirely injnstif.
able. One of these specials to the Balti-
more Sun says, "There were fifteen fires in
"a hours" There is no truth in the state.
ment. While there have been number of
alarms, the largest fires that had occurred
were on the 24th and the amount of loss
wan onl. five hundred dollars, ard includes
three horses.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
SPORTING NEWS.

Hanlon EntitIed to Hold tho Challenge
Cup Until Challenged by England's
Beat Man.
Toronto, Jan. 2s.-Hanlon has letter
from the trustees Of the sportsmen challenge
cup, informing him that he was entitled to
hold the cup till challenged bv the boat
men in England, and that the fifty pounds
deposited on his behalf laat fall for the
match with Elliott had been withdrawn.
Hanlon had written Soule asking him to
agree to put up $500 as guarantee that he
will have man ready to row him. Harlon,
on the Potomsc May 20, 80 that in the
event Of walk over, Hanlon will get one
thousand dollars. Courtney's five hundred,
and Poales five hundred. Hanlon also
rejects the last drafted articles, and asks as
substitute those eigned at Rochester.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
Reorganization Of the Navy.

Washington, Jan. 2s-The house com.
mittee on naval affairs agreed to repor,
favorably the bill Of representative Harris,
providing for the reorganization of the
navy. The bill was accompanied by at
elaborate report which was unanimously
adopted. An effort will be made to have
an early day Set for its consideration by the
house.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
Holm for Railroad.

Washington, January S-Tne house
committee on railways and ca-
nails. adopted the reports of the
subcommittee in favor of the bill to aid
in the construction If the railroad from
San Autonio, Tex to Lavedo, on the R,n
Grande. The bill was ordered favorably
reported to the house. With the reques,
that II be recomm,tted for further consider.
atiOn
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-28
Tho Irish Relief Committee.

Philadelphia. Jan. 2s-The citizens of
the Irish relief commi'tee selected Rev. Jos.
A Galhraith, of Trinity college, Dublin ;
Rev. Eugene Sheely, Ki!mallock; Rev. w.
Fleming Stevenson, Dublin; w. 81. O'Sul-
livan, Kilmallock and W. Thompson The
committee distribute supplies One thou-
ssDd dollars were sent to the nuns of Ken
mara