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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13
YOur Stewardship.

The very large negative vote in each
branch of the legislature on Friday on the
resolution of adjournment till Monday at
two o'clock in the afternoon indicated a
realizing sense among a very large number
of the members of the fact that this should,
and must be, session Of prompt and active
attention to the business they have been
sent to Montpelier to transact. The fact
that time must be allowed for careful con-
struction of the committees from the mate
rial presented by new legislature, the great
mass of whose members were not members
of the last, nor indeed have been members
of any preceding legislature was doubtless
a sufficient justification of the vote of ad-
journment on Friday. The rapid and eff
ficient dispatch of business depends upon
the composition of the various committees.
The measures which the legislature elects
to consider, with the view of embodying
them in the laws of the state, are first re-
ferred to the appropriate committee and
there examined in detail and prepared for
the consideration of the body which the
committee represents. In assigning men,
bers to committees, therefore, especially in
the house of representatives, the presiding
officer must have close regard to the per.
sonal qualities, fitness and experience of
each individual member of the house, and
assign him to duty where circumstances
have rendered him best able to serve the
state. reasonable length of time must be
allowed for this difficult and important
duty, during which the business of legislat
ing must be substantially suspended. The
senate committees have already been chosen.
A portion of the house committees were an
nounced Monday, and the remainder were
named on Tuesday, and there now ex-
lists no reasonable excuse for long adjourn
ments, or for dilatory application to the
work of the session. Meantime a very sat
isfactory beginning has been made in put
ting into tangible shape some of the impor-
tant suggestions of the governor. Bills,
broadly covering the much agitated reform
in court expenses and on other important
subjects, have been introduced and are
ready for the incubation of the committees
The people of our commonwealth expect
much from this legislature. Private inter
ests and private business must not be al
lowed to interfere with the service each
member has sworn to give to the state. The
full time of the session, vigorously devoted
to the subjects already recommended for its
consideration, will be all too short for ma
ture elaboration and proper action upon
them. As Republicans, as conscientious
citizens, jealous of the fame of the party,
and anxious for the highest welfare of the
state, Vermont expects every member of
this general assembly to do his duty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

THE ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the
obeisk 10 Central Park, New York, Saturday af-
ternoon, was witnessed by thousands of specta-
tors. The feature was a Masonic procession,
which formed in front of the temple on Sixth av-
enue. In line were all the Communicates Knights
Templar in the city, and Communicates from Jer-
sey City and Newark, and Masonic lodges OF
New York, Kings Queens and Rockland counties.
The procession was reviewed by Grand Master
Jesse b. Anthony and officers OF the grand lodge,
Apollo commandery Of Troy acting as escort
On arriving at the park the grand master aud
grand officers occupied platform supported by
the master and wardens OF the lodges. The
Knights Templars were massed on the west side,
and the lodges on the north aud east sides leav-
ing the south side for visitors. The stone was
emonies according to the Masonic ritual.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13
Notes and Notions.

U. S. GRANT: "We must elect Garfield
he is a great man he has but few intellec-
tual peers in public life. He is every way
worthy"
SENATOR KELLOGG of Louisiana says the
Democrats will appoint another claimant to
his seat in place of Judge Spofford, who
died recently.
SOME of the ex-rebel officers in Washing
ton are feeling very confident of getting
back into the army in the event of General
Hancock's election.
THE Meridian, Mississippi, Mercury says
that if the federal (nationaD government
invadcs that state with ito schools, the whites
will burn the school houses.
The marble statue of Senator Blaine,
which has just been finished by Simmons
in Rome, is the pride of that sculptor, who
says that it is the best piece of work he has
done.
JOHN KELLY declares that naturalized
citizens asking to be registered should resist
by physical force any attempt of election
supervisors to take away their certificate of
naturalization.
THE Richmond Dispatch says that if Gen
eral Grant were the Republican candidate,
and the Democrats of Virginia continued
divided as they now are, he would get the
vote of that state certain.
The proposition to give in a New York
theater professional imitation of the Pas
sion Play meets with just and almost uni
versal rebuke. We should hope it would
not be licensed by the authorities.
We are hearing much about Democratic
negroes in the South, but the Richmond
(Va) Dispatch, which ought to know, says
bluntly that the negroes are all enemies of
the national Democratic party and of Gen
eral Hancock.
For the first time in twenty-four years
the presidential battle is to be fought upon
the self-same field on which the preceding
encounter took place. In 1880, as in 1876,
thirty-eight states are to be represented by
$3.50 electors.
THE Messrs. Harper are making great
preparations for the new English edition of
their magazine. If the English people do
not take kindly to it, it will be proof that
they do not know what good magazine is
when they see it.
A WILMINGTON, Delaware, despatch says
Full returns from Newcastle county give a
Republican majority of one hundred and
nine in assessors, gain on Tilden's vote in
1876 of seven hundred and sixteen. Re
turns throughout the state show large Re
publican gains.
The Philadelphia Press gives the follow
ing extract from private letter received
from Oldham, England: There are bills
posted here in the streets urging the infu-
entail men to rouse up the Democrats of
America, as, if they get in power, it will
bring more trade to England"
Mr.. MCPHERSON, secretary of the Re
publican congressional committee, says that
the Democratic claim to be able to carry
Pennsylvania is absurd as it is certain to
give Garfield majority of from 10000 to
10000. Sensible Democrats in Pennsyl.
vania, he says, have long since abandoned
any such claim.
Iy frort If tho v;ro;oia ho,o, s,a,n.on
v;ra;n;a aoa.. roha1 a. III .ho ss,,~,-
"e'n'"' .O e, log "''' '-o 'o"o"
ing inscription 'uthern rights and
| claima mn al and abaI ha raadiuatad Eor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

Massachusetts Thursday. Rev DIR. Webb OF
Boston presided. Various reports were read
which called forth remarks from different gentle
men. The communion services In connection
with meeting of the American Board of Gem
missioners for Foreign Missions was held in the
ST. John street, the Kirk street and the High
street churches
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

AT a meeting In Indiana where General Ben
jamin Harrison was speaking party OF roughs
assaulted the Garfield guards causing bloody
riot in which several persons were badly hurt
and the sheriff Of the county killed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

MIR. CARLYLE has now so far recovered from
his recent indispostion as 10 be able TO superin-
tend the preparation OF the materials requisite for
an adequate life, which may be described a.
biography iuterspersed with characteristic chap
tiers OF autobiography.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

THERE was an attempt made to throw the St.
Louis express train from the track at Belmont,
Massachusetts, lately A piece of rail was found
wedged into the frog 30 that had the train struck
IL II would have been thrown lrom the track
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

JAMES A. GARFIELD; "The man who
wants to serve his country must put him
self in the line of its leading thought, and
that is, the restoration of business trade,
commerce, industry, sound political econ
omy, hard money, and honest payment Of all
obligations, and the man who can add any
thing In the direction oil the accomplishment
Of any Of these purposes is public bene-
factor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

The statement OF the domestic money order
transactions OF the post-ofice department for the
year ending June 10th shows that $40 537 orders
for Sl00 900 were issued, against SSS 255, 900
the previous year The net revenue Of the money
order bureau was SIT 600.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

THE annual town fair of Springfield was held
on Friday, October 1st The weather was pro-
pitious and large number attended. The exhi-
biton WAS of more than average excellence,
especially the show of stock and poultry. Finan-
cialiy the fair WAS success, leaving balance OF
5000 In the treasury above all expenses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

CAPTAIN JAMES STEWART, postmaster OF the
national house Of representatives,, Is dead. lie
served in the Mexican war and in the Confeder-
ate army.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

THE PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thousands who
we're suffering from dyspepsia debility, liver
complaint boils, humors, female complaints, etc
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W, fow'e
& Sons, Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13
Our Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October Q, 1880
Mr. Editor:-The Democracy in this part Of
the country at least, 80 confident Of the cleo
ton Of Hancock since the Maine election that they
have been busy Of late in mapping out the con-
duct OF the new Democratic administration, and
In filling the principal offices with prospective of
fcials. The latest prophecy promulgated by the
Washington Post, the organ Of the Democracy,
Is relative to the the composition Of
BANoooKs CABINET.
This sort Of cabinet-making is an entirely harm
less occupation and although put forth by the
Washington Democratic organ as an honest opip-
Ion of what Hancock would do II elected presi-
dent, 1t affords good deal Of amusement to the
reading public to imagine such an administration
in power. Look at the coterie Of statesmen pro-
posed for a cabinet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

Hoop's SARsAPARIILA is an extract OF the best
remedies Of the vegetable kingdom known ~ al
terMtives and blood purifiers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13

THE sight of man wearing 1920 cor
set and asking to be elected president oo
ours only once In life time.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-30
Leona Items.

Cold as Sam Hill, is the word now.
The thermometer marked IL degrees below
zero, Tuesday morning. and did not vary much dur.
ing the day. Then it must have been -, wednes.
day mornng.-PR.l
There is almost blockade in the grain market
here, on account of the scarcity of cars.
The CURE Brothers have their honse completed,
and have gone to housekeeping.
The merchants have been very busy for the last
few days Christmas did it.
The coal famine has not reached us yet Cook &
Miller have supplied all demands, SO far.
The Barlow boys are numerous-to numerous to
menon-or, at least, of the fighting boys Of this
place thought so, when he tried to force them to
leave town
The bachelors are talking of having dance here.
Hurry up, boys, want to attend.
Christmas has come and gone, and a very pleasant
time we all had.
The bower at the school-house, for the benefit of
the Sabbath school, was grand affair. The bower
was loaded with presents besides many presents
had to be put lines and tables. There were
nearly 500 presents, valued at $500, which l think
will compare favorably with any sister town.
The Rev. kloss, of Highland, made 4 very neat
address to the children, which well received by
the audience. The music, by Leona select choir,
Mrs.. Horace Moll at the organ. superb; in fact
surpassed anything we ever witnessed.
The officers and teachers had provided presents
for all the scholars. Too much praise could not be
given for the interest taken by all to make the occa
sion success and all who witnessed, pronounced
it such. 1880
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-30

The timely is very beneficial to the winter
wheat; if ii will only remain majority of the late
wheat may weather through.
The sickness which was prevalent in the fore
part Of the winter is somewhat abated.
great amount Of corn is yet in the field, but
farmers have no reason to complain.
Queen Esther was performed at the II. Z.
Church. Mondey night, to quite a crowded house.
esor home talent. it pretty well done. Ben.
wore the grace and dignity of Persian King re-
markably WELL but his feminine appearance and in
nocence will ever prevent him from being the cap
tor of city, or to run n harem.
A town hall is much talked of. since the break
down and scare At Rppey's. good, substantial
building. with hall capacity overhead, is thing
that il much needed.
young man presented the beautiful colors of the
rainbow, the other day, when he tipped his hat and
said to young lady who passing By, My
Christmas gift :; to which she replied, Thank you,
sir. got it last night"
Our merchants are all wearing smiling faces.
Their sales have been in of last year. and col
lections easy.
Our grain dealers have every bin, nook and corner
full Of corn, and scarcely any for transportation
This gives old Doniphan good showing. for other
parts of the County have equally good report to
make, at the end of the year.
The Mayor of Ryan's burg seems to be sorely per-
picked He has called council of his magicians and
soothsayers. and with all their wisdom and farsee-
ing. they failed TO relieve his troubled mind lie
had dream, wherein the whole matter was truth
fully portrayed, why, it that his people had
gone out after strange gods. In his vision por-
trayed two tall shepherds from a neighboring city,
who had been among his people, and caused them to
go astray. OCCASIONALLY.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-30

Christmas, with all its enjoyments, is passed. 1t
is n day long to be held in remembrance. and es-
pecally by the guests invited to spend the day at
the residence of Mr.. Moses X. Townsend, who, with
his estimable lady, had prepared dinner TINT
would be hard to surpass Everything that could be
desired was placed before the guests, and the ar
rangements were such that gave evident proof that
the most exquisite taste exercised The guests
present follows: Mr.. and Mrs. H. Town
send, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Dittemore, Mr.. Frank
Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. George Pugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. b. Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Wood Mr.. and Mrs.
Van Pelt Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. westfall. Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Graves, Mr. and Mrs. j. c. White, Miss Geor-
gia Hampson, Miss Clara Pugh, Miss Lottie Paul.
On Thursday night, Dec. I'D, the young ladies
and gentlemen Of this vicinity made arrangements
for having play party" at the residence of we'll
known gentleman Not being made acquainted with
the intention of those interested till the day in ques
ton, he deliberately put vetoe on the perform
snce. Not to be outdone they returned to the resi-
dence of Mr.. G., and carried out the programme,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-30
Wnthena HENS.

| Christmas has been here. We have had a good
| time. The weather has been very pleasant, and
suitable for the occasion. There was q tree Mt the
Presbyterian Church, containing many good things,
Some Of the boys got presents they will be very
useful, such as aprons, towels, etc. The girls got
their share, they never sighted on such an
| occasion. We all had a good time, and everybody
was pleased. The Germans had a tree and an
tertainment at the G. NJ. E. Church, which well
attended, and very pleasant time had by
them.
The Bachelors have got into their headquarters,
and will soon be in shape to receive company good
style. They have two beds but cold nights they
all get in one bed, making it two in the middle and
one on the outside The neghbors keep their wood
house locked. Cord wood is perfectly safe, their
stove not being large enough to take in a whole
stick. and they being too tired to it. They
would rather take it cold than cut wood.
Miss Mary Stun is spending the holidays with
her parents, Smith Greek.
Miss Alice Mitchell is visiting her friends at Rob
inson.
We have q band in town, that will compete
for the premium at the next Fair Dick Powers. Jr.,
is the leader in blowing the horn and George Kerns
that drummer boy. They were out the first time,
Christmas and all the places they visited were
well treated. and babe go to the next ncighbor.
After playing their first piece, person locked his
doors against the boys and lost the sale of suit of
clothes in the operation. They an attractive
company.
thena.
The snow has come at last, and will have our
sleigi-rde, if our girl will go; and if not, We will get
somebody elses girl. We surely get somebody
to so, by promising them good slcigh-ride.
Matt Haines an al Wathena hoy ia Whiting Mr.
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TOWNSEND & Richardson's.
Doniphan Items.

Christmas passed off usual, with u.s. especially.
Not turkey enough TO make n weak gobble. Quite
number gave dinners to their respective friends.
We also had invitations TO numerous dinners, but
declined, the ground of ncapacity of doing JUS
tce to the givers of invitations and fear. from the
long fasting might overdistend digestive
gans, and thereby bring about active ailment.
Mr.. Sol O'DriscoIl gave dinner and invitation
to numerous friends great many attended. and par
took of the sumptuous dinner-wheh Mrs. ODriseoll
had prepared-and had pleasant, good time.
Mr.. j. Frazee. Joseph Britain, and Miss Susie and
Miss Frazee, daughter aud niece of J. Frazee, of
Pleasant Ridge, came down, Monday, in n sleigh,
to attend the installation of officers of Lodge
Rafting for turkeys in order, during Christ
mas week; also. shooting for turkeys. great
many passed into the hands Of winners. except Que
that We heard of, which was lost and won several
times, and when the turkey called for by the
winner, it not to be found. A party who last
had it in the crowd. spirited it away into
Sleigh but some watching. and the turkey
was taken by another party, and never heard of
any more. perhaps, by the party who took him out
to the sleigh. The winner was sggrieyed, and used
threats that perhaps he could whip the man who
stole his turkey. The bird was ratified for three or
four times after it stolen before it vas called
for.
Joe Werner came up from Sc. Louis, Saturday.
Will remain till Thursday He Is stopping under the
parental roof, with Charles Kuehs and family.
Quite n number have friends visiting from o;aer
parts. Their names did not learn.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Welsh is visiting relatives in S.. Joe
and Easton, Missouri, during the holidays
Died-An infant daughter Of Henry and Eliza
Ramsey, December 9th.
On Sunday evening, terribly dark cloud arose in
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-30
Rrenner lleHns.

sleghing is the best known in this part of the
country.
The young folks are having quite number Of par
tics. this winter The last was at Mrs. Doulys, and
was enjoyed by all present
Dave Wynkoop came home from Parkville, to
spend Christmas and returned, Monday.
Miss Nettie Hagaman is home from Southern Kan
sas for short visit. She will return, this week.
Robert johnson is envied by all his neighbors, on
account of that fine team.
The shooting match, on Christmas, was the prinei.
pal amusement here. There was a large crowd, and
lots Of fun. There is to be another here, on New
Years day.
Will McLin is the first to purchase town property
in Bremen. He has purchased acre from Mr..
Hargis. The price was 5000. Guess he is going 20
build Office and continue the practice Of medie:ae.
The sdetrack at Bremen is clear Of cars. for the
first time in the memory of the oldest inhabitsnt-
The grain trade is duh, owing to the cold weather.
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INC New Y..r,, ~. ,icho,a.,

The January issue of st. Nicholas, ''the New Years
number" will be published Tuesday, December
2sth giving the young people time to forget little
the glories of ''the wonderful Christmas number
Among the contents several capital things which
were crowded out Of December. "BrightEyes," the
young Indian girl, makes her first contribution to
literature in n charming story Of Indian ehildlife
There is account of The Childrens Fan Brigade.
another of the novel entertainments for chldren's
festivals which have been suggested in the pages Of
81. Nicholas; Every Boy His Own Ice-Boat," de
scribing splendid new sport for skaters; the first
of Mrs Clara Erskine Clemens "Stories of Art and
Artists which to be ofthe special features OF
81. Nicholas during the coming year; one Of Frank
X. Stocktons funniest fairy stories, poem by II. II.
Boyesen, pictures grave and gay, combinations Of
the Serials etc. etc. The issue rivals the Christmas
number In good thinga.
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sleighing an the 60.
TeosbPieks kept bssy, since Christmss
Thssks 10 the Chief for nice snow, sent in good
time.
Mr.. Baker has disbandcd his scholars, until after
New Year.
Get your smoked glass ready, and watch for the
eclipse Of the sun, on the 3lst.
Miss Mollie N. Kotseh is spending Christmas week
with her friends, in this vicinity.
Sunday, Of this week, there was . sudden change
in the Temperature Of the atmosphere, accompanied
by wintry breeze, which caused the mercury fall
1902 in about Eve minutes-
Several cases of belly complaint reported. Sunday
morning. OF course all the blame put upon pics
cakes, and other delicate little creatures.
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