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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
THE RUBY RIVER.

To keep the blood pure, is the principal end Of
inventions and discoveries in medicine To this
object probably no one has contributed more sig.
nally than DR.. David Kennedy Of Rondout, New
York, in the production of medicine which has
become famous under the title Of the " Favorite
Remedy" 1t removes all Impurities Of the Blood,
regulates the dlsordered Liver and Kidneys, cures
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all diseases and
weaknesses peculiar to Females.
~ When inquiring Of your druggist for this
new medicine, avoid mistakes by remembering
the name, DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem.
edy,' and the price, which is only one dollar a
bottle, and that the doctors address is Rondout
New York Editor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
sGof Me Wonna.
AND WHY =?

"a little birds gone from my nest"
Sang mournfuily Robin Redbreasti
"0hl somebody tell me pray,
Who carried the darling away"
Katy did, Katy did" came quick In reply,
And why7" Redbreast quered and why? and
whyT'
But no other word
From Katy heard
But Katy did, Katy did, Katy did"
A sweet bud miss from my slde."
Said a red rose. Il watched II with pride,
ltpromised so lovely to be.
1t promised 40 lovely to be.
wonder who stole II from meg"
Katy did, Katy did" came quick In reply.
And Why" asked thu red rose, and why2 and
whyY'
But not a word
From Katy was heard
But Katy did, Katy did, Katy did"
"a kitten I've lost" mewed the cat;
Z" left II upon the door mat.
Its fur was as white as an egg.
Tell me, some one who took IT, beg"
Katy did, Katy did," quick In reply.
And why p asked poor pussy and wby2 and
why2"
But no other word
From Katy WAS heard
But katy did, Katy did, Katy did"
Now knew very we'll twasnt true
For Katy such things couldn't do,
As carry on bud, bird, or kit;
For she Ia not larger a bit
Than her cousin the beautiful Prince Butterfly.
And why do you nb 2' asked her, " and why?"
But no other word
From Katy heard
But, Katy did Katy did. Katy did"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
The Burdens Too.

If the married woman is to be the legal
equal of her husband she will find she must
accept the penalties as well as gains OF in
were allowed to hold as separate property
what they owned before marriage, they were
made solely liable for their own ante-nuptial
debts As soon as women were allowed TO
hold as separate property what they gained
in any way after marriage, they were made
after marriage. As soon as they were al
lowed TO carry on separate trades and bust
ness, they were made partially or equally
liable with the husband for the support OF
the family, Not that legislation IN these
two directions has been simultaneous or uni
versally united but these two tendencies are
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
Genperanre.


Take 3 drink MOI notI;
Reasons taught me better
Than to bind my very soul
With a CALLING fetter.
Water, sweet and cool and free,
Has no cruel chains for me.
Take n drink MOI notI;
Ihave seen too many
Taking drinks like that Of yours,
Stripped Of every penny.
Water, sweet and cool and clear.
Costs me nothing all the year,
Take drink MOI never;
by Gods blessing, nerer
WIN I touch or taste or smell,
Henceforth and forever
Water, sweet and clear and cool,
Makes no man a slave or fool.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

Asset December 81, 1851 si9,4N,b29 IS
Surplus 3,35l,l55 IS
Ratio Of expense Of management to receipts n per cent
Fire Companies.
Northern Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1896. Assets, S25, 225, 500.
Imperial Fire ms. Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1903. Assets, s12,27O,o9O.
Phoenix Assurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1882. Assets, So 107, 1876.
The Royal Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1915. = Assets, gold, $40, 900, 900.
London e. Lancashire ms. Co.
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1861. Assets, 81, 900, 600.
Commercial Union Assur'ce Co.
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1861. Assets, $40, 35l ,671.
Lancashire Insurance Company
or ENGLAND,
Organized in 1852. Assets, gold, $4,000, 600.
La Confiance Insurance Co.
OF FRANCE,
Organized in 1874. Assets, gold, 50, 700, 900.
Pennsylvania Fire ms. Comply
or PHILADELPHI1,
Organized in 1926. Assets, l, 600. 600.
Philadelphia Fire Association
OF PHILADELPHIA,
Organized in 1920. Assets, 81 ,0OO, 0O0
Insurance Co. of State of Penn.
or PHIL1DELPHIA,
Organized in 1874. Assets, SG50,OO0
New York City Insurance Co.
or NEW YORK,
Organized in 1872 Assets, Sl25, 900
Continental Insurance Comply
OF NEW YORK,
Manhattan Fire Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK,
Organized in 1872. Assets, $500, 900.
Connecticut Fire Insurance Co.
OF HARTFORD,
Organized in 1850, Assets, 81, SOC, coo.
First National Fire ms. Co.
OF WORCESTER, MASS,
Organized in 1868. Assets, s3OO, 600
Travellers Insurance Company
OF Hartford,
Paid-up Capital, S6O0OOO Assets, Si 955. 800, AZ.
Secure General Accident Policy fol- specified sum, to
be paid In case OF death by accident weekly ndema y
II the injury wholly dsabes the insured from his employ
ment. 1t will be written for months year
may be desired and the low to place
Portable Insurance within the reach OF almost every
whose time and labor OF any value TO him and his fam
y One in sixteen OF the insured have received cash pay
ments under their accident policies.
Large risks placed at a moments notice,
and at equitable rates. Losses adjusted and
paid at this office, and due notice of ex-
piration of policies given. Correspondence,
and orders by mail or telegraph faithfully
attended TO.
A. q. BROWN,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,
Montpelier, VT.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Why?

We have been asked why the social
ed Review; of Kirksville, consisting
principally of fulsome local business
puffs did not appear IN the GRAPHIC
The simple reason is that when Mr.
Jordan made application to have it in,
serted we gave him our regular figures
for standing advertising in the GRAPHIC
such as we charge everybody else
This he declined to pay stating that il
was double the amount charged by the
other papers. Not desiring to rent
out our space for a song for some
stranger to profit by we declined the
job. We prefer utilizing our own
space, and dealing with our patrons
direct AS an advertisement it is of
but little value, one puff neutralizing
another like the rule of cancellation in
mathematics. The nearer an advertiser
can come alone to his patrons the bet
ter his chance is for beng heard and
needed.
As to Mr.. Jordan, we have no fault
to find with him, his business is to get
his space as cheap as possible, and if
newspaper men are green enough to
step aside and give him;s weeks mo-
nopoly of their own legitimate field it
is all right, but a merchant who would
do the same thing with an itlnerant
auctioneer or drummer, would be con-
sidered tit subject for the insane asy.
lum by his friends as well as patrons.
This is why the puffs did not appear
in the Graphic. In its place we give
the news of the day, and the announce
ments of our own regular advertisers.
Of course the public generally will
unders sand that each and every puff
in said Review" was paid
for to the enterprising gentleman who
got 1t up, and the bulk of it went into
his own pccket-say five sixths. What
generous men editors are anyhow, not
to home men, but to itinerants who
happen to stop IN town.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Glenwood Gllmpses.

Special TO the Graphic.
GLENwooD May 17.-Scaffold for Chat.
lin e. Bros new building gave way to-
day under weight of lumber and three
men, Messers Beamer, Carter and King
who were engaged in shingling, pre-
cipitating them to the ground a dis.
tance of II feet without serious injury
to the parties. Completion of the build.
leg has been delayed by want of materi.
al, but will be put through in short time
since material has arrived.
H. ID. B. Cutler and wife are away on
an extended trip East.
G. D. Gray is at st. Louis on busi.
ness.
Jno Ferriter who has been section
foreman here for ten years has been
transferred to the Omaha Branch. Mr..
L. N. Smith from Coatsville takes hls
place.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Business Boom at LaBelle.

Special to the Graphic,
LABELLE, May 16.-Our town and
community are more than busy. Every
body is in perfect rush with their
business, and hands are in great de-
mand. think at least so could find
work in this immediate vicinity, Build
ing is going on at rapid rate. There
is more carpenter work than workmen
to do it. The farmers are busy, of
course, but they are winding up their
corn planting. Everything is growing
rapidly. We have more rain than we
wish, but it has been fine on the young
trees. ofwhich there haye been large
number planted this spring.
Messrs. VIM Haldman, Jacob Hald.
man, Allen, and Chapman are erecting
dwelling houses. The Thomas wire
and paling fence is being introduced to
some extent. Painting is in order and
many houses are being re-coated.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Faction Rule.

III kuNeTETtcut Wnere tNeTe art
two great parties, nearly equally di-
rided, it is always possible for fac
ton, Insignificant so far as numbers
are concerned, to turn the balance.
That this fact gives such faction the
right TO domineer, rule, and prescribe
the policy of the country is fallaiy.
The election of a president means
something more than the triumph of
mere party. His talent and time be-
comes the property and servant of the
nation, from the moment he assumes
the duties and obligations of his posi-
tion. While it is expected as a matter
of course that the general drift Of his
administration shall he in the direc.
ton of the principles and policy of his
party as laid down in Its platform or
It's well known traditions. with mere
local and personal whms, feuds, poll
cles. methods and preiudlcies. he has,
or should have, no longer to do. If he
rises to the dignity of his great Office,
these considerations must sink out of
existence entirely, or become at most
but secondary. Mere partlsansmp Is
no longer paramount.
From the outset President Garfield
has exhibited tendency and desire to
De the representative of the nation in
the execution of the duties of his Office,
Guided only by the great principles Of
the party which elected him. In this
effort he should have received the
hearty support of every republican
senator without reference to mere
state local or personal interests.
But the element of Bosslsm So arro-
giant in its claims at Chicago, seems
not to have learned the lesson of mod
estv which the people administered to
there, but now steps to the front with
lis preposterous claims of ownership,
to run him and his administration,
or 10 block the wheels of government.
We admire President Garfield for
his manly firmness and determination
TO be the peoples president in pref
erence to being either the tool of King
Caucus or the figure head of faction.
If the nominations OF the President
do not meet the approval of the Senate
it can reject. for that is its prerogative.
but the parliamentary trick which was
intended to secure the confirmation of
the friends of the n. Y. Senator, and
to leave the President Inundated with
unreported nominations on his hands,
was justly and firmly met by the coun-
ter action of the President, in with.
drawing them. Being beaten on his
own game the chagrined Senator,
like spoiled child pettishly. re-
signed.
1t is to be regretted, yet the contest
could not have come at better time.
Democracy, if it had the ability in its
ranks. has not the chance for harm.
for the next three years. In the mean
time this question must be settled be-
fore another national campaign is
fought. If left over it would certainly
break out then TO the lrrepara5le de-
feat of the party Ii Is best settled
now, and when settled it will remain
so.
With Senator Conkiing, the country
at large is not concerned. He is re-
sponsible only to his state. General
Garfield as president stands for the
whole people. and we believe they will
IN the end justify and uphold him, as
man worthy Of the trust they have
committed to him
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Il. ...s that he may no before the New

his ssaA that he may 70 before the New
York Legislature, knowing hls power
in that state, knowing the legislature
was elected as Conklin9 legislature,
hoping they will .,e-elect hiG, thus
Indirectly endorsing his action, and
Senator Plat follows in the lead Of his
master It remains to be seen what
that legislature will do, Il unanimous
ly recommended the nomination OF
Robertson. Now if it re-elects Conk.
ling and Platt it will abrogate. its own
instructions.
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Greencastle Graphics.

GREENcAsrLE, May Is.--Business
lively and tour more new houses 60.
ing up. Mr.. Stahl, the harness man,
has the lumber on the ground for a
shop and dwelling.
Mr.. Pollock and Deputy Hill, ol
Kirksville. were in town this week
The latter looking for jail birds.
There are more ties here than ev.
er saw in one place and more coming
all the time.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20

TIE resignation of Senators Conk
ling and Platt has crea ted quite Z
sensation, not only in the ranks of tht
republican party, but also among tht
democratic leaders. Sill it is no
much more than mi ght have been ex.
pected. Mr.. Conkling is a man who
cannot-wlll not, brook defeat or con.
tradiction, and the matter as 1t now
stands is a complete victory for the
President OF the United States and the
republican party, over the Conkling
faction. OF course the fight is to be
deplored, and will, there is no doubt,
result in local feuds. which will, for the
time being weaken the republican par
tv in the state of New York. But we
have three more years before the next
preside eatial election, and that will
give ample time to repair this breach,
and make the party stronger, not only
in that state. but in the nation. than it
is now. The declaration that Mr..
Conkling holds the destinies of the re.
publican party in his hands is simply
puerile and absurd. II the great prin-
ciples Of the republican par
" are not sufficient to raise
up friends 10 its support sufficient to
perpetuate its power, or if one man
piqued over an appointment which he
does not relish can by a frewn and
wave of his pompous hand disorgan.
ize the party even in his own state, it
matters little how soon it falls to peices.
There is no man nor set of men who
possesses such power. The fight was
not begun ty the president, whatever
may have been said to the contrary,
and the president could not have taken
a different course and maintained his
dignity as chief magistrate. He felt
that he was right and the mass cf
the republican party felt he
was right. The republicans of
the United States Senate feel that he
was right; hence Mr.. Conkling's defeat
Defeated and chagrined. he resigns
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20

If you don't know exactly which way
the ''eat will Jump" it is all right to
go SLOW" but the best plan, after all
is to be sure you are right and then
go ahead" This IS the Graphics mot
to, and the sequel. so far has proved
the wisdom of such a policy.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20

We presume the heavenly bodies will
still swing in their silent orbs and the
march of events 60 on, notwithstand-
ing the little breeze of the New York
senators.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Later.

GLENwooD, May 17,-One of the men
who tell with scaffold, Mr.. Geo. Carter,
is hurt worse than was at first suppos-
ed, but cannot tell how much, except so
far as broken toe.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20
Too Late.

Owing to press of other matter we
are compelled to omit our regular
GreentOp Correspondence in this issue.
1t will appear in Saturdays daily.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-05-20

l, d. Z. Carothers, clerk Of the county
court within and for the county afore-
said certify that the above and foreoc-
ing Is full, true, and complete state
ment OF all moneys received and eY.
pended bv said county; together with
exhibit OF the county and townsnin
school funds showing the aggregate
amounts of SAID funds, the name Of
each borrower, of the same. amount NJ
interest paid during the year, and the.
amount IN arrears UNPAID interest be-
ing computed to January 1st 1881 for
the year ending May lst 1881 as the re-
cords of my said office now show.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this 18th day of May 1881.
J. G. CARorHERs
County Clerk.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

What has become of the Chaucerian and
Horacians?
Prof. Grant is agtiating that Greek be
placed on the school bill of fare next year.
George barrow and Miss Cordelia Stone
have Withdrawn from school on account of
ill-health.
James Thomas, John Smith and Aaron
Young have entered the training school.
Gabriel Jones expects to enter next Febru-
airy on the new programme.
The Senior class has been introduced 10
astronomy, one of the most abstruse subjects
in the course. Less of the abstract and moro
of the practical would be an improvement
in almost everyshing taught
Would it not be sensible as well as nse-
full thing for the Committee on the Library
to have its evening session prolonged an
hour. 9 o'clock these long evenings does
not by any means satisfy the demand.
Prof. Brayton has returned from Chicago
where he has been reviewing the school sys-
tenn. He brought the same romantic tidings
peculiar to teachers, concerning the quantity
and quality of work done in that city.
There are now about 18 colOred pupils in
the High School; two in the Senior class,
two in the Junior, and the rem ainder in the
sopohmore and freshman classes. There has
been q remarkable decrease in attendance
lately. M
Prof. Bloss has decided the Dunkards-a
peculiar religious sect of Madison county
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Rail Road Hits.

After many moons Brown hasreturned tC
his favorite haunt, the express office.
Geo. billiard goes to Cincinnati now quite
often. guess George has girl over there
now,
Chas Floyd is seen no more around these
parts, and reports say he is doing the Garden
City.
The boys say Andy B. is wearing mourn
ing because she is going west in few days
to return no more.
Lightford, of the Big Four says lie doesn't
like Indianapolis because there is no church
near the depot to attend.
In answer to our query, Wiley Wyatt
put in an appearance last week. Now it is
Browns turn to show up.
Lon. 8. desires the boys to be ready fol-
him at Peoria next Sunday because it is his
lay over there ON that day.
Geo. Hopkins says he doesn't know much
about railrOading but you can bet 81 he
knows how to play the violin.
Peyton rose and explained satisfactory to
all parties, and "set 'em up" so there is the
end to interrogations concerning him.
The parlor cars of the Vandalia run every
day now, Sunday. included. Curses loud
and deep can be- heard now from certain
gentlemen who used to lay over here and al
Evansville
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
STAR VS.. VULTURE.

A week or so ago Vulture made another
attempt to answer Stars assault upon his
'platitudinus ponderosity." The article
is in keeping with his other productions,
windy, nonsensical and evasive. Star does
not use borrowed thunder" to brighten a
foe, nor does he nse a cannon to kill but
terfy with; he reserves such artillery for
larger game. All through the article, are
great many quotations, but he fails to
make his point in them. He says Phil
osophy teaches us that the empty barrel is
noisiest," but here the inquiry does not halt.
AS Vilture is great deal the noisier, the
"shoe" must fit him. As in other articles,
he states few facts, but they have nothing
to do with the question. Stating that In
dianapolis is the largest city in Indiana,
does not dispute the fact that Albert G..
Porter is the governor of the state.
He says "Stdr is the assailant." If Vul-
ture would give the subject a thought, he
would find that even if Star is the assailant,
he "hath his quarrel just" and according to
Vulture's own theory, he is thrice armed.
There are many persons Of our race, and
of other races, who can scarcely read under
standingly, the very plainest English and in
giving general news to them through a
paper, the language should be as simple as
possible, or large numbnr of its patrons
will obtain only an ipdistinct idea of the
doings of the day. Simple language does
not mean poverty Of language. Simple
(but good, language expresses more clearly
the thoughts of the writer, or speaker, than
would combination of very large words
A thought expressed in large unweldy
words, loses to great extent, its force W,
might say a man is "defaulter," bu
would it not be just as cheap and more for
chile to call him "thief."? To call things
by their right names, and to state. them II
plain language, are things yet to be learned
by the people of the nineteenth century, and
are not "relics of antiquity" Though the
past has had its day, the youth of 81 may
learn many valuable lessons from it. Does
Star mean prize-fghters when he speaks Of
great men? No; he means men of great
minds; men who can readily grasp the strong
points of everydaylife, and profit by observa-
ton.
Before closing, we would give Future 8
few points, which he seems to have forgotten
The question is not whether Stars character
is good or bad; nor, are we discussing the
merits of patent medicine. The question i.
whether simple language is, or is not more
adapted to the tastes of the majority of news
paper readers We say that plain languag,
is at all times preferred by the great mass O
readers; but of course there's no accounting
for the taste of a Vdture.
"What traitor hears me and says no
'amen'% STAR.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Personal

The Wife OF Rev. Peter Vertrees, arrived
in the city last Saturday.
Miss AIDA Walden, will spend part o.
her vacation in Logansport, visiting friends
Mrs Kate Bunk of school % will spend
her vacation in Kansas City Mo. with her
husband
The Misses Wilson, left this morning for
their home in Cleveland where they will
spend the holidays.
Miss Emma Gentry of No % will be in
the country with her mother during the
greater part of vacation week.
Miss Mamie Carter, leaves to day for
Madison, her home, where she will Christ
mas with relatives and friends
/ Miss Eunice B. Moore, daughter of Mr..
Henry Moore, has arrived home from ST.
Louis bringing her friend Miss Maria White
to spend the holidays here.
DR.. Daniel Pierson, of Amherstburg, On
tario, is in the city visiting relatives and
friends. The DIR. knew indianapolis in for
mer days. and can tell some interesting anec-
dotes connected with the early history of In
diana.
Prof G.. B. Gillian, of Greenfield, stopped
in the city Tuesday, while en- route for lions
Vile where he will spend the holidays with
relatives and friend Prof Gillian bears
| the reputation of being first class teacher
and has fiourishing school at Greenfield.