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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
The Mother Of Thomas Hughes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer thus notices the
arrival in this country of the mother of
Tom Hughes, more recently distinguished in
this country as the founder of the English
colony Of New Rugby in East Tennessee
"Mrs. Margaret Hughes, the mother of the
author of tom Brown arrived Monday on
board the Illinois. Her son, Mr.. w. Hast
ings Hughes, had come on to meet her from
the New Rugby in East Tennessee. Mrs.
Hughes is graceful realization of the ideal
of an old English lady. Although she is
said to be in the neighborhood of eighty,
her complexion is as fresh and her eye as
bright as girls, and she converses with
ease and with rare intelligence. She is, in
short, just such lady as one would expect
the mother of Tom Brown to be. She
stated her plans promptly aud clearly, and
it appeared that they included visit of a
day or two to some friends in this city, a
trip to Cincinnati and brief sojourn with
friends there after which her purpose is to
go direct to Rugby, in East Tennessee. Mr..
Thomas Hughes, she said had always been
warm friend to America and the Ameri-
cans, and she was delighted to learn that
the Americans were cordial friends of his.
He had established an agricultural colony in
this country to meet the wants of young
men for whom there seemed to be so few av-
enues to success amid the overcrowded pop
ulation of England. The colony, she was
rejoiced to be able to say, was in highly
prosperous condition. the residents mum.
bered about three hundred; there was
school with twenty-three pupils; two saw
mills had been built, new settlers were con-
stantly going out from England, and Mr..
Thomas Hughes, at his residence in London,
had received numerous letters expressing
the entire satisfaction of the colonists with
their new home. How long do you remain,
Mrs. Hughes2' the reporter asked. 'Oh r
exclaimed the lady, smiling, Il have come
to stay. have brought my books and pic
lures, and l mean to remain. One object
had in coming was to aid my son, Thomas,
in making Rugby success, and another to
bring the daughter of my son, Hastings, to
rejoin her father but came out with the
full intention of making America my home"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Mrs. Garfield.

A Washington correspondent says " The
illness OF the presidents wife has been the
subject of anxious inquiry. Her long resi-
dence in the city, and her quiet, unostenta-
tious demeanor, has given her a warm place
in the hearts of city residents. Conflicting
reports filled the papers her disease was re-
ported to be malarial or typhus, but the
most watchful investigation results in deter
mining that it is case of severe nervous
prostration. Mrs. Garfield is not society
woman in the popular sense of the word.
She vastly prefers the society of a few con-
genial friends to the crowds of soiree and
reception. For nearly year she has borne
the strain OF intense excitement. The sur
prise of the nomination at Chicago, the
rush and intrusion Of strangers on the quiet
home-life of Mentor, the anxiety that every
true wife must necessarily feel for the sue
cess of her husbands hopes and plans, the
subsequent election and the attendant pa
rade and publicity, the constant stream of
callers at the white house, and the political
entanglements, reacting on an affectionate,
sensitive nature, have done their work. Few
women could have stood all this and not
succumbed when the heat wave swooped
down on us and made such demands on
ones physical stamina. Mrs. Hayes had q
strong constitution, love for society, and
bore the cares and excitement of her four
years life at the white house wonderfully
well. Mrs. Garfield has not her robust
physique, and her nervous system is far
more active. Putting aside her own prefer
ences, she heroically took her place in the
world of society, and won the love and SYM
pathy of the crowds that visited the white
house by her simple, kindly manner and un-
affected cordially. During these days,
when the insidious disease seemed to be
gaining ground, her name, coupled with
anxious inquiry and respectful solicitude,
has been on every lip, and petitions for her
speedy recovery assembled from the chap
lain's desk in the senate and the churches
of the city; and when the crisis seemed To
have passed, and the worn and wasted suf.
ferer was slowly drifting back to life, a
thrill of thankfulness passed through every
heart that this precious life was spared"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

JOHN Browns WIDow.-A correspond
emit of the Philadelphia Times who recently
visited the widow of the famous John
Brown says that her home is situated in the
foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, in
Santa Clara county, California, near the
village of Saratoga and ten miles west of
the city of San Jose. With her live her
two daughters, Mr.. james Fablinger (hus-
band of the elder daughter), and three bright
little girls, granddaughters of Mrs. Brown.
The correspondent says /" She came to this
state sixteen years ago with her family. For
six years she resided at Red Bluffs, then re-
moved to Humboldt county, living there in
obscurity and comparative poverty for ten
years. Last February the single daughter
journeyed to Santa Clara county and Sc
lected and purchased this quiet country
mountain home as the future residence of
the family, assuming the responsibility of
paying 81 $50 for it, A small amount was
paid on it, $500 of the price falls due in
August, leaving $1,000 still unpaid after
that. In this condition the Brown family
was discovered, as above stated, and, with
out the consent Of the family, aid solicited
for their relief The people OF California
responded to this call and at once placed the
widow OF him whose soul is marching ON
and those Of her immediate household be.
You'd want"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Conkling an Anti-Monopolist.

The New York Suns Albany correspon-
dent reports conversation with warm
personal friend " of MIR. Conklng. He de-
clares that the ex-senator has been placed in
false light by assertions in the newspapers
that he was fighting for share in the spoils
won In the victory last fall. He says that
Mr.. Conkling told him since this conflict
broke that while holding public Office he
has never asked the president but for one
appointment. On this point General Grant
is on record as saying just before his de-
parture for Mexico, =" Conkling never sought
but one appointment from me, and that was
of minor character. He visited me freely,
but gave no advice unless asked for it,
When Senator Conkling called on me used
to tell him that such and such men were
pressing such and such men for Office in his
state, and ask him concerning their qualf-
cations. He gave me his opinions. He
always seemed to be governed by what he
thought was best for the interests of the
country. His conduct stood in marked con-
trast with that of many other senators.
They were governed mainly by personal con-
siderations they were plausible and impor-
tunate. Conkling was the soul of honor,
aud apparently had the interests of the coun-
try, which were my interests, solely at heart"
The fact that Conkling signed the Window
report on transportation is adduced as evil
dence that he is in sympathy with the anti
monopolists. 1t is also maintained that
while Senator Conkling was a member of
that committee he learned that four men in
this country could raise or lower the value
Of land at the west as they pleased These
men controlled the railroad arteries from
the east to the west, and raised or lowered
the value of land by raising or lowering the
rates of freight on grain or provisions. A
rise of ten cents per bushe in the freight on
grain took ten cents bushe from the pockets
of the grangers. Since that time Mr. Conk-
ling has given no vote in favor of monopolies.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Notes and Notions.

JOHN G. WHITTIER writes to Lucy Stone
that the recent vote on female suffrage in
the New York Legislature is "full of en-
couragement."
THE southern Presbyterian general as
sembly Wednesday adopted resolutions to
put an end to divinity students attending
northern institutions.
The Whitaker court is still being talked
to and from present appearances will be un-
til time shall be no more. 1t has got to be
one of the institutions of the country.
IT is said that in an alteration in regard
to the senatorial contest at Albany, John F.
Henry was knocked down by Mr.. Edward
Phelps and carried off the field defeated.
TILDEN and Kelly unite in advising their
friends in the New York legislature not to
enter into any coalition with either wing of
the republican party. That is good advice.
New YORK Tribune: at will appear to
Mr.. Conkling presently that the longer the
state of New York ponders on his case the
brighter will become his prospects as
lawyer"
ALBANY Journal; "lf Conkling and Plat
shall be re elected they will 60 back as indie
pendents, not as republicans not to support
but to oppose the administration. A repub-
lican legislature can't afford to do anything
so unpatriotic and suicidal"
SPRINGFIELD Republican; at is now
plain that Conkling has overreached him
self. Whoever may be the next senators
from the state Of New York, Conkling has
failed of vindication. He may get an
election, he can not get an Endorsement"
ALASKA has never been popular as a sum-
mer resort 1t has also been noted for its
absence of population during the other sea-
sons. But now that it turns out that one
of its mountains is mostly silver, we may
expect to see it become popular with the
children of men who love lucre
The newspapers Of Oregon amuse their
readers by the publication of the names of
citizens who take out license to drink at a
public bar. Under recent law it is penal
offense for a saloon keeper to sell liquor to a
man who has not provided himself with a
proper license, the price Of which is fixed at
FIVE dollars.
THE New York World says "When Mr.
Conkling resigned to seek vindication at the
hands of his own pocket legislature he APP
parently overlooked two things-one that il
his own Legislature reelected him it's verdict
wouldn't mean anything, aud the other if il
didn't reflect him its verdict would mean
great deal"
HARTFORD Courdnt; "The Washington
observatory announces new comet, and il
calculating its orbit. 1t appears to be out
of its course, though its aphelion is Albany
and its perihelion Washington. This is tn,
first comet ever seen with satellite; tn,
satellite revolves around the tail, and hai
been named Platt."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

The OLD SToRY.-Judge John r. Ludel-
ing has addressed letter to New Orleans
paper in reference to the recent assassina-
ton of his son, which he closes thus;
have as much interest in the prosperity of
Louisiana as any one, and in having immi-
grants come come here. But we cannot
change facts by denying their existence. A
system of peonage and terrorism exists here
which, if tolerated much longer, will depopu-
late the parish. ! and my sons, as republi-
cans, have been opposed to this, and we
have, therefore, incurred the displeasure of
those who practically deny the freedom of
the negro. On account of political preju-
dice, engendered and existing here against
republicans, crimes against them can be
committed with impunity, and therefore
they are encouraged"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

CHAIRS FOR SHoPGIRLs.-This is a mat
ter that has been forced upon the attention
of tradesmen in New York city by the re-
cent law approved by Governor Cornell,
making it obligatory upon shopkeepers to
furnish chairs for their female assistants.
1t is considered doubtful whether the stat
ute can be enforced. A very few employers
of large numbers of girls allege that they
would discharge them if forced to provide
chairs Many of the shopkeepers inter
viewed, although averse to using chairs, from
lack of space or other reasons, have human
ity enough to say that in the intervals OF
trade they are perfectly willing the girls
should rest themselves by improvised seats
in the shape of boxes OR drawers. The dis.
cussion OF the subject will elicit the facts as
to the treatment of female employees, and SC
arouse public opinion that it will pay fol-
shopkeepers TO treat the girls they hire with
at least as much consideration as circum
stances will permit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
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NOTES
lT Is very gratifying that there was little or no
drunkenness on the streets on Decoration day. Il
was probably owing to the ounce OF prevention
which the village authorities prescribed
THE band, in spite Of the recent loss Of their old
leader, Mr.. Waterman, played very creditably
and deserves to be commended for its pluck and
determination. 1t performed Its part to general
satisfaction.
The soderly appearance and splendid march,
ing Of Capitol Guard were the subject Of Just and
applauding comment by all observers. The COM
pany In all the details that go to make up a fine
military organization shows the fleet of patient
drill and thorough discipline
HOWEVER pleasing the music Of brass bands
may be for occasions Of this kind, II is certain
that the music Of the fife and drum Is more in
spring TO military ardor. 1t Is no idle compli-
ment to the drum corps to say that It's presence
was one OF the best features OF the occasion
WE have heard no other sentiments expressed
than that Of admiration for the two boy COM
panies OF the Green Mountain Guard. They
marched with the steadiness and precision of
veterans, and their discipline was admirable
Such organizations should be encouraged for Of
such material are heroes made.
ONE part Of the programme was of necessity
omitted-the parade of the fire department. This
was not because of any lack Of disposition on the
part OF the members or effort on the part Of its
officers, but 1t was found that 80 many of the
members belonged to other organizations that a
sufficient number could not parade
THE grave Of DR.. Woodward In Waterbury was
gratefully remembered by Post Brooks OF Mont
pelier on Decoration day, comrades George W.
Colby and Robert Whitney conveying there a
large and beautiful floral cross and depositng 1t
above the remains Of him who is very tenderly
remembered by his surviving comrades.
THE presence Of Mount Zion Commandery Of
Knights Templar reminder of the fact that
in the late war the brothery love and friendship
which they profess for each other was often tri-
umphant over the animosities engendered by the
war. Though fighting on opposite sides, they
often had the opportunity Of giving the cup Of
cold water in the name OF him they reverence
and serve.
His old comrades OF Post Brooks were glad to
welcome Lieutenant Charles Wells Of St. Albans
on Decoration day, nor was the pleasure OF the
greeting confined to the members OF the Grand
Army. Those interested In militia matters will
be sorry to learn that Charley ais a soger boy no
more, having resigned his ieutenant's commits
sion in the first regiment, National Guard of Yer
mont, and his office of inspector Of rifle practice
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

GRANGE on the rlpplIng air. and fingered like a
benedction on the placid pure faces Of the women
OF our country, who, having given their loved
ones TO their country and seeing them slain for
libertys sake, calmly front their affairs OF sacri-
flee, and with the hands OF their loved ones
calmly clasped in theirs forgot their thoughts Of
sorrow and dedicated themselves anew to the
hallowed work Of promoting the happiness and
gladdening the paths Of all who with them jour
ney down the chequered isles Of time You should
lay aside all thoughts Of enmity toward those who
wore the gray. God grant that the time may
soon come when they who wore the blue and
they who wore the gray shall clasp fraternsl
hands over the graves where sleep their fallen
brave, and peace, blessed peace, shall rest over
all our land Trusting the day will soon come,
bid you, soldiers Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, a kind goodbye" After the services at the
church the graves In the village cemetery were
decorated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

New York Times =" The situation TO which
Senator Conkling has brought his party is
TO the last degree painful and disgusting,
and is felt to be SO by the great majority of
republicans. He can still save little of
their respect and Of self-respect by leaving the
Legislature free to choose two republican
senator's"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

THE famous dwarf, Commodore George Wash
ington Mutt, died in New York, May 18th. lie
was thirty-seven years old and was three feet
seven inches in height, lie was born In Manches-
ter, New Hampshire. and In 1850 he joined Bar
nuns museum, then In Broadway and Ann
streets. Ills remains were taken 10 Manchester
for interment. The deceased was married about
three years ago, and his wife survives him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

FRENCH millers have become alarmed at
the increase of importation of flour from
the United States and have addressed the
French senate a petition asking for an added
duty upon American flour imported into
France. They say that in 1877 the import
was l,5O4,979 barrels and it increased to
4,2So,242 barrels in 1870. This they claim
is greatly injuring the milling interests OF
that country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

Ex-SESAToR Bruce, appointed and unan
imously confirmed by the senate as register
of the treasury, is the first man of color to
be at the head of bureau in the govern.
ment service. lie is capable, honest and
efficient, and his appointment is universally
approved.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

HumoR IN rHE sToMAcn,-Much OF the dis
tress and sickness attributed To dyspepsia, chronic
diarrhsa and other causes IL occasioned by humor
in the stomach. Several cases, with all the char
acteristics Of these complaints, have been cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, Other cures effected by
this medicine are 80 wonderful that the simplest
statement OF them affords the best proof that II
combines rare curative agents and when once
used secures the confidence OF tho people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

Ex-VIoE-PRrsIDEST WHEELER is one of
the best possibilities in the forthcoming SEN
atorial election in New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

The day was observed here by repairing the
hedge around the cemetery, The ladies brought
in flowers and decorated nearly every grave in
the cemetery. There was quite heavy shower
about two O'Clock which interfered with the
ceremony somewhat.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-06-22
THE LATEST NEWS.

The Topeka (Kas.) city council, at its
last meeting, passed an occupation ordi.
nance to cover the sale of liquor and beer
and taxing saloons, indirectly, the $50
month.
AT New York in the suit OF William S
Williams against the Western Union Tele.
on Monday rendered decision dismissing
the complaint on its merits.
At Ottawa, Ont, Monday considerable
CONSERVATION was caused by slight shock
of earthquake, many supposing that the
prophecy that the world was coming to an
end was about to be fulfilled.
Two farmers named Cheris Callahan and
John Lenning, residing near DeKalb, Mo-,
met about mile from the village on Mon
day and engaged in an alteration, which
resulted in the killing of Callahan.
The city council of Atlanta, Ga, have
passed cow ordinance making it crime
for a citizen to allow his cattle to roam the
streets. The masses are denouncing the
council in indignation meetings of red-hot
nature.
The east bound stage from Laredo was
robbed Saturday night, ninety eight miles
from San Antonia, by one man who had a
pocket pistol in one hand and a Winches-
ter rifle in the other. The mail pouches
were broken open and letters rihed. Two
railroad men in the stage at the time were
told by the robber they could keep their
pocket change.
Theo. French, commissioner of railroads,
has returned to Washington and resumed
charge of his Office in the interior depart
ment. He says he went to California on his
annual tour of inspection and examination
of Pacific railroad matters, and there is
consequently no occasion for special re-
port to the secretary of the interior concern
ing it in advance of his regular annua
report next November.
A dispatch from Clinton, Ills, datet
June Goth, says sit is rumored here to
night that the anti-bond taxpayers of Lo
gan county and Barnett township will bt
here to help their brethren of Harp town
ship tomorrow afternoon, at the sale of de-
liquent taxes Of Harp land, and excitemon
runs high. There will be company o.
militia here and guard of citizens to pre-
serve the peace. Threats are freely made
on any one who dares to bid in the prop
erty."
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-06-22
Hotel Life in Mexico.

A correspondent writes as follows
concerning hotel in the City Of Mex.
leo: iN
The force Of the hotel consists Of
sad looking clerk who writes the names
Of the guests in chalk on blackboard,
melancholy custodian Of the keys,
two barefooted Comanche boys for gen.
eral utility, and two walters on each
floor. 1t is owned by the Iturbides.
who are the richest family in Mexico.
They paid $50, 900 for tho property.
and make $4,000 or $4,000 . year
from it. They own the whole block
tho Hotel Bazaar, the Hotel San Carlos,
and whole blocks Of the best property
in Mexico. There are two OF them,
and their property is estimated at sN,-
0OO. 900 apiece. Some day there will be
an American hotel there, and an Ancri.
can clerk with = headlight pin. an Am
erican dining-room, ice-water, an cls-
ystor, waitersy city directory, cock
tails at the bar. and all the luxurics Of
modern life. There's millions ID II,
and II would pay, too. Y
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-06-22
Use Of Lelnons.

For all people. in sickness OF in
health. lemonade is safe drink. 1t
corrects billiousness. II is specific
against worms aud skin complaints.
The pippins, crushed, may also be mixed
with water and sugar, and used as q
drink. Lemon juice is the best antl-scor-
butte remedy known. 1t not only cures
the disease but prevents it. Sailors make
o daily use of il for this purpose. A
physician suggests rubbing of the gums
daily with lemon Juice to keep them In
health. The hands and nails are also
kept clean. white, soft and supple by
daily use Of lemon instead Of soap, IL
also prevents chilblains, Lemon is
used in intermittent fevers mixed with
strong, hot black tea or coffee without
sugar. Neuralgia may be cured by
rubbing the part affected with lemon.
1t is valuable, also, TO cure warts, and
TO destroy dandruff on the head, by
rubbing the roots Of the hair with 1t.