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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

The CAUCUs.-In an after-dinner speech
at the MASSACHUSETTS club in Boston recently,
Adm Thayer of Worcester made vigorous
defence of the caucus system. In the
course Of it he said; "The experiment of
caucus has proved an abundant success,
and it would seem that discreet distrust
of their own wisdom might lead some of our
doctrinaires to cease from their fippant de-
nunciations of an institution which received
the approval of Hancock aud Otis and War
rem and the Adamses, and which more than
a century's experience has justified and ap-
proved. 1t is a peculiarly American insti-
tuition. One thing is certain. either the
caucus is all right or else it is all wrong.
1t occupies no middle ground. y
Massachusetts has been well governed. No
stain rests upon her escutcheon. 1t is un-
fortunately true that portion of her schol-
arship sneers at universal suffrage and de-
rides its exponent-the caucus; while idly
bewailing the degeneracy of modern times
as evinced in the greed for office and the
corruption of the civil service But let us
patiently hope that even this class, the last
always to see the practical road out of Or
binary difficulties, will ultimately realize
that, when the conscience and the scholar
ship and the true culture of this nation
make their influence felt in the primary
meetings, the rule of the machine, as well as
the influence of demapopues and bummers
will depart; that honest men only will be
elected to office; that corrupt civil service
will therefore be impossible, and that greed
for office on the part Of those who are dis
honest or incompetent will be simply ridicu-
lous, and for that reason entirely harmless"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

WEST TorsHAM Cider is very plenty and
cheap, many having to work up their apples in
consequence of the hard freeze the first of the
month. Some twelve or fifteen persons from
this place took advantage of the low fare week
before last and visited Boston, some not returning
until last saturday. Mrs Elder French came
near losing her life n few days ago by drinking
some laudanum by mistake The doctor was
Immediately called, and by emetics, antidotes and
by keeping her awake for several hours, averted
the danger, 1t was narrow escape from death
las usual sneak thieves are at work among
turkeys and chicke this fall as John wds, +.
S, Rogers and others can testify. Mr.. Wilds also
lost about one hundred fifty pounds Of pork and
n tub of butter,... W. h Carpenters steam mill
was entirely consumed by fire ON Sunday after
noon last As there had been no fire In or about
the engine flr about twenty-four hours IL Is
thought to be the work of an incendary. Thers
was no insurance on the property. Loss about
", 600. MIR. Carpenter has the sympathy Of every
one hereabouts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

THE MICHIGAN FIREs.-At last we have
some definite information as the extent of
the late terribly destructive fires in five
counties in Michigan, to witt Ottawa, Al
Logan, Manistee, Huron and Saniac. From
careful examination and estimate, as given
in the Detroit Post and Tribune, the total
loss is S2,346,413. There were eleven
hundred forty-seven dwellings burned,
twenty-eight school-houses, eight churches,
twelve hotels, one hundred thirty stores,
thirty-four mills and twenty docks. The in
surance on all this was only $82S, 432-so
that an absolute deficiecy of $l,722,7S1 re-
mains to be met. But, of course, the suffer
ers do not expect to be, nor should they be,
put back Immediately in as comfortable a
state as they were in before this calamity.
They must bear their share and the heaviest
share-of their losses. What should be done
is to see that their immediate aud most
pressing wants are provided for TO do this,
even on the most limited scale, will require
at least 100000 and probably 100000.
But the total of contributions from all
sources is now less than 100000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

New YORK DEMOCRACY The New
York democracy met in convention in
Albany last week, nominated a state ticket
and adopted platform which would be a
good one if there was any substantial ground
work in the history of the party for its high
flown professions. AS it is, their resolutions
are a travesty on the worthy reforms and
high purposes which they embody. The
Kelley delegates were excluded, and the
machinery of the convention, it was evil
dent, was moved by the practiced hand of
Samuel j. Tilden. The Tammany faction
met at the Delavan and protested against
the action of the convention in excluding
them. The course of Kelley under the cir
Oumstances is not yet indicated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

FAysroS.-There was rousing husking bee at
Samuel McLaughlin's last Tuesday evening, where
large number OF young and old met and
husked one hundred bushels of rs nice corn as
can be found in Washington County. After par
taking OF the good things provided by Mrs. Ne
Laughlin, the party thpped the light fantastic
toe until four O'Clock in the morning Miss
Clara A. Browne, the teacher in district No. l.
is having good success in developing the mental
faculties not only of her pupils but also of the
parents and others who reside in the district, as
a well regulated lyceum has been organized
under her supervision, At the meeting last
Wednesday evening, the exercises were very
interesting and consisted OF recitation by Lila
A. Porter; Discussion OF the question, Resolved
that teachers have greater Influences over the
young than parents peep into the future by
Clara d. Browne and Lu l. Boyoe; Reading paper
by Misses Browne and Blyce.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

No less than eight members of the last
house of representatives are now United
States senators, Messrs. Frye and Hale of
Maine Aldrich of Rhode Island, Hawley of
Connecticut Lapham and Miller of New
York, Mitchell of Pennsylvania and Conger
of Michigan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

MOTHERS don't know how many children are
punished for being unconth, willful and indiffer-
ent to Instructions or rewards, simply because
they are out of health An intelligent lady said
OF child OF this kind Mothers should know
that II they would give the little ones moderate
doses of Hop Bitters for two or three weeks The
children would be all parent could desire."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

GENERAL BANGS will be ready with his
'eulogy on President Garfield for the city
of Boston on Thursday next. 1t will be
delivered in fremont Temple
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

LADY Of pekin, Illinois, has given birsh 10 a
boy on every Fourth OF July during the last four
years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

DIPHTHEnIA poisons the blood. Conyalescenti
should take Hoods Sarsalarilla 10 neutralize and
eradicate the poison matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-19

WARMERS SAFE KIDNEY AND LlvKa CuRr.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
HENDRYSBURGH.

Mrs. d. K. Strawn is quite ill.-Miss
Lulu Whittle has been suffering from
a severe attack of diptheria.- eldro
SON of Mr.. Jos. Blackburn, is very sick
at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Burson
Mrs. Upton Clary, of Covington, KY.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Lee.
Mr.. WIN. Murphey, of Richville, Mo.
is spending few weeks with his friends
Grant Shaffer started on the I'd inst
to Sedalia, Mo-, accompanied by Willie
Stone, son of James T. Stone.
Sewing machine agents have again
come to the front, which means busi-
ness.
Charley Anderson has been paying us
all flying visit.
Rev. VIM. Todd, of Morristown, filled
the pulpit at the Christian Church, morn
ing and evening, having large and in
telligent audience. His sermons are
clear, concise and logical.
News of Importance is about as scarce
here as the Gazette. We were informed
that the letter from our place last week
contained something quite sensational,
and felt very anxious for glimpse, and
applied to headquarters The courteous
proprietor politely acquiesced, but
"the Boss" would not allow the beloved
sheet to be removed from his watchful
care, fearing 1--WE presume) that the his
torical "reminiscences would suffer in
transit. But from what we can CLEAN, it
certainly was a great effort for the "Is-
simos" to get up an effusion The Chief
must have felt, while committing their
production to paper, like the fellow who
ate soup with fork. A proclamation
has been sent forth by telephone. calling
upon us belligerents to cease hostilities.
What-say you, Mr. and Mrs, and all the
General liSSimOS? SPECTATOR.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
The Wheat Crop-Its Condition in
Ohio.

COLUMBUS, May 9-The Forthcoming
May crop and stock reports of the Ohio
State Board Of Agriculture, a valuable
and reliable document, will be ready
for distribution On May 14th. The in
formation is based on estimates made
by about 1000 correspondents in nearly
all the townships of the State. mostly
practical farmers, capable of judging
of the matters they report on, and can be
depended on as approximately correct.
The figures show that only 10 per cent
of last, years crop, or 1O,37S,299 bushels
of wheat are still in the hands of the
producers, and that the probable yield
of the State this year, if We can have
fair average season from now till har-
vest, will be about A.. .S94,753 bushels, or
about 25 per cent of last years fine crop.
The wheat map will show that the best
wheat this year lies in the level black
soil counties of the northwest part Of
the State these average fully 100 per
cent as compared with u year ago, while
the rolling counties farther east and
southeast average little over 80 per
cent. and the hilly Ohio river counties
only about IS per cent OF last years
yield. In some localities respectively
this is usually true after snowy winter
like the past, while in very open rainy
weather, like that Of 1879, eighty of the
counties suffer most The wheat map
will show that the wheat is best In the
northern part of the State where there
was the most snow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12

sons system as powerful cathartic.
We have here in the West, what we
call the corn-ear worm worm. 1t works
on the point ends of the corn-ears. You
can seldom find enc ear that has escaped
them.
When you get down near the 4Oth
parallel of latitude, both in Nebraska
and Kansas, things begin to have more
of the dark green appearance that de-
notes health in vegetation in Ohio. The
soil here, in Phillips county. Kansas, is
from one foot to eight feet thick. Where
our well is, the soil is about seven and
one-half feet deep. Then below that,
we have grayish clay. Where the top
soil is the thinnest, this subsoil becomes
of whittier appearance.
Appearances this spring indicates for
US good crops this season-and the farm
ers are making good use of the favorable
weather we are having in the Repabli-
can River Valley One thing that makes
it so wholesome to live. here, in Glen
wood township, Phillips county, Kansas,
is that the inhabitants are nearly all Re-
publicans. BELMONTER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
Republican state Convention.

We have received from Geo. X. Nash,
chairman of the Republican State Ex-
ecutive Committee, circular announc-
ing that the. State Republican Conven-
ton will be held in the city Of Cleve-
land, June Sth.
1t will nominate candidates for six
State Offices, namely: for Governor.
Lieutenant Governor, Supreme Judge,
Attorney General, Treasurer, and Mem
Der of the Board of Public Works. 1t is
not probable that there will be any very
lively contest over any of these nomina-
tiOns. For Governor, Attorney General,
Treasurer, and Member of the Board OF
Public Works, Messrs. Charles Foster,
George X. Nash, Joseph Turney and Geo.
Paul, will probably receive nominations
by reclamation, so that there will be no
contests, save for Lieutenant Governor
and Judge of the Supreme Court.
The basis of representation in the con-
vention will be one delegate for every
500 votes cast for Gen. Garfield for Pres
ident, and one additional delegate for
any fraction of $50 votes and upward in
each county. The Convention win con-
sist of 746 delegates. Belmont county
is entitled to II delegates.
The County Central Committee will
be called to meet at st. Clairsville, on
SATURDAY. 2Sth inst, for the purpose
Of appointing these delegates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12

A WASHINGTON SPECIAL to the Com
mercial says that the President said to
a Senator on Saturday, that he wished
no misunderstanding with Senators
that he recognized fully their constitu-
tional right to reject every nomination
he makes, and if they should reject ev-
cry one for reasons which appeared suf-
ticient to them, he would not complain.
But he did object to the dilly-dally poll
cy by which nominations of great i'm
portance were hung up, and neither con-
tirmed nor rejected. Although the Pres
ident did not say 50 in so many words,
his manner leads to the belief that if
Robertson is confirmed the other New
York nominations, embracing Conkling's S
friends, will be promptly sent back to
the Senate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
GARFIELD VS.. CONKLING.
What the Newspapers Say About the
Irrepressible Conflict.

The New York Sun says the with
drawal of the New York nominations is
"a terrible mistake" "He has lowered
his high office immensely and immeas-
urably." The New York Herald styles
it "a bold and inexcusable act of usurpa-
tion." The New York World says sit
may turn out that the President has
more influence in the Senate of the Uni
ted States than the senior Senator from
New York" The New York Times do
clares "tbe highest functions of the gov
ernment in the White House and in the
Senate are being perverted to a very
base and discreditable use." The New
York Tribune advises Senator Conkling
to rise in the Senate and move the con-
tirmation of Judge Robertson. The Phil
adelphia Press construes the vigorous
act as sign that "the President means
to protect himself, and when he is
struck, will strike back" The Philadel-
phia Times charges that the President
"has simply withdrawn these nomina-
tions to spite Mr.. Conkling; and it is,
therefore, evident that he never made
them in the interest of the public SER
vice." The Philadelphia North AmerI-
can is sure that the people recognize
Garfield and do not recognize Conkling
as President, that the people stand with
President Garfield in this question of
prerogative, and that they expect their
Senators to take bold ground in defense
of the position assumed, under his official
oath. By the President The Washing
ton National Republican says: "The ad-
ministration can prevail only by a cOali-
tion between Democratic Senators and a
portion of the Republicans. The country
will not believe that any great public
exigency exists requiring so unnatural
an alliance" The Washington Post says
when we consider the effect it has pro-
duced, we are justified in congratulating
the President on having this time hurled
at the great New York obstruotionist a
bowlder." The Philadelphia Inquirer
says: "The struggle now begun will de-
eide the whole question. The President
has principle at stake, and must MAIN
tain it." The Wilmington (Del) Morn
ing News thinks "the President has
chosen the only practicable way of get
ting along with Conkling, and that is by
getting along without him, as Mr.. Hayes |
did"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
MORRISTO VI n.
Everybody is busy.

s Everybody Is busy.
Houses and yards are being renovated
and Morristown will soon be almost as
good as new.
The property known as the Isaac
Davis property was sold short time ago
for seven hundred and twenty-three
dollars. Squire Sipe was the purchaser.
Mr.. J. S. Hamilton, mail agent on the
B. & O. r. r., made flying visit to our
town not long since. He should stay
longer, as many of his Old-time friends
would be glad to see him.
Mr.. VIM. Metcalf and Mr.. VIM. Wilson
have been home on visit.
A little boy has come to Mr.. John
Kinks. He is not hunting work, but is
rather inclined to increase the work in
the household where he intends to reside.
Our community was startled last week
by the painful intelligence that worthy
and respected young gentleman residing
u few miles from here, had suddenly
been bereft of reason and twice tried to
take his life. He first tried to shoot
himself in the head, but aimed too high,
the ball passing through his hat but did
not touch his head. He then twice
threw himself into pile of burning
brush. He was rescued by the Watson
brothers. He came to their farm while
they were at dinner, and when starting
to work they heard the report of the
revolver and hastened to the spot; with
difficulty they succeeded in getting the
revolver from him. He then tried the
fire, but was saved from terrible death
by the persistent exertions of the Messrs.
Watsons. He was taken to his home
that evening. 1t is hoped that this af-
Fiction is only of a temporary nature,
and that he will soon be restored to
health, both mental and physi-
cal.
Since our last writing "call has been
heard from the other shore" and one of
our number = Miss Jessie Harris - a
beautiful young lady of nineteen, has
answered the call. She hade farewell
to earth on the morning of April 2Sth,
after an illness of about four months.
skill and the love and tender
care Of friends could not keep her here.
She is sadly missed in her home and
among her friends.
Fair form, young spirit, morning vision
fled!
Can'st thou be of the dead?
Thou tak'st our summer hence-the
tlowers, the tone.
The music Of our being all in one,
Departs with thee"
SOLITAIRE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
UNIONTOWN.

WHEAT in this township almost dis.
posed of-the prospect of good croI
releasing what is now in store. Messrs
Bentley and Coffiand have seven Cal
loads, four of which are ready for ship.
ment. Wheat, crop Of 1881 was reported
to State Board of Agriculture as so pei
cent compared May 1st, with the crop OF
1880. 1t will now likely equal it.
r. B. RAMAGE has removed with his
family to and their friends
and neighbors part from them with re-
gret.
Mr.. JOSIAH SNEDRKER is having his
farm house repainted, and NJ. X. Bur-
goyne has the contract.
UNIoNTOwN not dead yet. Mr. Jos
Lee will build new shop for the use of
harness makers and such like trades.
Mr.. Shatzer will occupy. it. He reports
a good run of custom although but re-
Gently established. Ono Or two good
mechanics could do sell here.-Mr, r,
5. Bethel has also opened q new carriage
and repair shop.-There is inquiry for
dwelling houses.
Mr.. ABRAM JOHNSON, who had the
tumor removed from his neck is doing
well, The cords which fastened the ar
teries have now sloughed sff. and it is
supposed the danger from bleeding is
past. The wound is yet to bs healed,
when it is hoped that he will entirely
recover. Mr.. Johnson is man of re-
markable nerve and fortitude, as he sub
mitted to the operation without the use
OF anestheties. His hands were not con-
fined, nor was he in any way pnt under
restraint, His character as an honest,
industrious man, entities him la the
sympathy Of the community
MEssRs. BENTLEY Il COPELAND have
now completed their new store and
dwelling at Bruce Station. Messrs. Bull
lock IL Sons, of Black River Station, had
the contract for the carpenter work, and
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
sOMERTON

Onions, rhubarb and green's in market.
The wheat prospect is good.
Quite an amount of bloom cherry,
pear, apple and peach.
Our supervisor has given orders to put
up the stock.
Our new hotel is booming.
Miss Nelia Bradshaw will return from
Chicago in a few days.
r. R. Livingstone is erecting dwell
ing.
The masOns are at work at MI. Eller's
residence.
The Friends have organized Sunday
School, with Samuel Martin, Sup't, and
Sol. HOgue, Asst.
The Independent Sunday School will
purchase an organ.
Thomas Haines is quite sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Matte McGill, of Pittsburgh is
among us.
Ha! hal ha!-a little gal at George
Cranes.
Quite an excursion from Somerton to
ArmstrOng's.
Mills, shortly. Come, go along, we'll
do you good.
The wife of Mr.. Price Smith died on
Monday, and will be inferred at Pleas
ant Ridge.
j. D. jackson has returned from
Wheeling, and will engage in the manu-
facture of cigars for Simmons & Co.
Mrs. Spoopendyke says that all the
signs she can find, point to wedding in
the south end of town, in few days.
Ira Strahl has swan. 1t is six feet
from tip to tip, and can pick corn as
high as mans head. 1t has been in
his possession for ten days. 1t was
caught by Judge Strahl, on Captina.
The Band visited Malaga on Saturday
night, and was very much surprised to
find bounteous table prepared for
them. We have heard people say that
they would not live in Monroe county,
but the band boys think if the balance
of Monroe county ladies do things up
as neatly as the ladies of Malaga, they
would be willing to select partner over
there, anyhow. Thanks to the people
of Malaga. DART.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12
TIE AtasCalifornia saws. in re

THE Ata-California says, in regard
to the ratification of the Chinese treaty !:
"The Pacific coast will welcome the act
of ratification us the dawn of a better
era for its industrial and social develop
ment. The possible benefit of unlimited
cheap labor in the way of a more rapid
opening up of manufacturing activity
is, in general view, more than counter
balanced by the evils resulting from the
presence of many thousands of people
not only of foreign birth, but foreign to
our social and political system in their
habits, traiaing, morals and aspirations" !"
Tile Virginia New Enterprise adds i:
cit paves the way for enlightened legis-
-lati0n. having for its object the turning
back of the Asiatic tide"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12

IT is reported that Secretary Lincoln
wants to relieve the society" officers at
the national capital, who have been
there so long that they have almost for
ltten the numbers of their regiments,
and give some of the boys who have
been roughing iton the border for years
soft places for while The Hartford
Times says that "other secretaries of
war have tried TO do exactly what Lin.
coin wants to do, but they failed every
time, as Lincoln will fail. the army
ring is too strong for the department to
manage
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-12

THE Chinese tieaty, restricting immi-
ogration, was ratified last week by the
Senate With only four negatives. The
points in the treaty are:
2; "1) That the Government may regu-
late, limit or suspend, but not absolutely
prohibit, the coming of Chinese laborers
ina reasonable manner (2) That Chinese
subjects coming to the United States as
teachers; students, merchants or travel
ers, as we'll as the Chinese laborers who
are now in this country, shall be allowed
20 come and 60 as the please, and shall
be protected in all the rights and privi-
ieges accorded to the subjects of the
nlbst favored nation. (3) That the Gov
ernment shall devise means for the pro-
lection of the Chinese now in the United
States whenever they shall be threatened
with ill-treatment at the hands of any
other persons. (4) That the United
States Government shall communicate
to the Government of China the legisla-
five measures that shall be adopted, and
that China shall have the right to enter
a protest az inst unreasonable cOndi-
tions with reference to readjustment."