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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14

A MEETING of the national republican
committee has been called in Washington,
December II, to choose a successor to its
late chairman, the late Governor Jewell,
and to fix the time and place for holding
the next convention. The committee at
its meeting in January adopted a resolution
which seems to have been the guidon of
the republicans in the elections of last
week. The following is the resolution /:
Resolved That the call for the next republi-
can national convention shall be 80 broad and
liberal as to invite the corporation, without i'm
posing any tests of fealty, Of all citizens who
are In favor of elevating and Identifying Ameri-
can labor, protecting and extending home in
dustries, giving free and popular education to
the masses of the people, securing free suffrage
and the honest counting OF the ballots, and
effectually protecting all human rights in every
section OF our common country, and who are
willing to support the nominees OF the con-
vention.
As the Boston advertiser says: "The
lessons of the elections could scarcely be
better interpreted than in this resolution,
and it is we'll it can be said that the rep
resentatives of the party did not wait to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14

A CORRESPONDENT, whose communica-
tion is published in another column,
takes up the suggestion made by THE
WATcHMAN several weeks ago, that there
should be a new agricultural and mechsn.
les fair association formed here, compris-
ing within its limits the central portion
of the state. With favorable site for
fair grounds and an energetic and judi
cious management, such an association
should succeed. 1t would not be neces-
sary nor, perhaps, would it be advisable
to begin on great scale, but beginning
once made should be the formation of an
exhibition organization whose annual
meetings ultimately shall not be outdone
by any similar association in the state.
Agricultural and political horse trots have
become unpopular among the thorough.
going farmers. Gamblers have used them
for disreputable purposes and politicians
have employed the shining hours of an
afternoon at these gatherings to make hay
Ior the next canvass. Our correspondent
speaks for kind of fair which shall serve
the real purpose of competitive indus
tial exhibition, benefit to the farmers, ar.
tisans and tradesmen of the territory
from which it derives its support. There
should be no obstacle in the way of the
union of the people of Washington and
contiguous counties in such an enterprise,
and there should be no lack of an enthu.
siastic interest in such project. The
proposition should be agitated and dis.
cussed, and, at the proper time, some de.
cisive action taken. Let other correspond
ents speak their minds on this subject
The columns of THE Waterman are
open to their communications.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14
A farmers Letter.
MIDDLEsEx, October 20, 1883.


Mr.. Editor Il WAS much pleased at your
sensible and timely article on the subject Of an
Industrial Fair at Montpelier" Let us have
one by all means. No place in Vermont is or
can be better located or have more circum-
stances in favor of successful industrial exhi-
bition, than Montpelier will have in September
or October, 1884. Its central position and easy
means of access will accommodate at least one
half the towns Of the state and then the attrac-
tions of the state house with its wise and virtu-
GUS general assembly, its library, cabinet and
historical collections would call out visitors
from all parts. We have the agricultural prod
ucts equal to any part of New England, and
the skill OF our mechanics, artists, and artisans
Is of high order. II we lack anything in this
matter, it Is men-competent and willing men to
start, organize and put the thing in motion. And
| hardly think we lack in that particular. We
have the men and women too, only they need
stirring up little and encouraging in this good
work. Mr. James r. Lsngdon offered the use
OF his meadow (between Montpelier and the
Junction) to the Washington County Agricultu-
raj Society at least twice on very favorable
terms and it Is a splendid place for fair,
beautifully located and of easy access from the
cars and the town. With the management in
proper hands presume new society could OBJ
tain this ground ON equally liberal terms. The
only objection to this ground is that a trotting
course of the approved pattern cannot be got
out of it, Well, maybe we could get along
without the trotting. The editor of the NelC
England Farmer, who has attended fairs all
over the country and is withal a candid and
sensible man, in an article on cattle shows,
says: We are firmly convinced that an agri-
cultural fair can be run, and run successfully,
In which there shall be no trotting matches,
nor bicycle races. no balloon ascensions MOI
side shows, no military parade or freman's
muster. and where political orators, fakirs
gamblers and other quacks should be rigidly
excluded from the ground Such a fair could
be made of unlimited benefit to the agriculture
of its locality, and its influence for good would
increase with every year OF its existence. "
Now, brother farmers and mechanics OF cen
trail Vermont, can't we have such a fairP Lee
them that think 80, say aye, and II there are
enough, then let us take hold and do it-Aye
OLD CRIMES
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14

THE republicans won substantial VIC
tory in New York. To those who had
observed the course of events in that
state the result was not a matter of sur
prise. The surprise was rather that the
full republican state ticket was not
chosen. Briefly stated, an adverse major
ity of nearly 200, 700 has been overcome.
The legislature has been recovered by de-
cisive majorities in both branches and by,
no means the least feature in the triumph,
Seth Low has been reelected mayor of
Brooklyn against the determined opposi-
ton of the democracy. As a checkmate
to Hoadly, Governor Cleveland made
haste, after the election in Ohio, to inter-
pref the expected democratic victory in
New York, as foreshadowing his nomina-
ton to the presidency by his party. The
Interpretation was little previous. Mr..
Cleveland can hardly expect to 60 before
the democratic national convention on the
strength of the " triumph in New York
on the 9th inst. However the chances OF
any democratic candidate may be effected
by the late elections, the result, especially
in New York, seems to point conclusively
to the nomination of Senator Edmunds by
the republicans. 1t is generally conceded
that New York will be the "pivotal
state " again. 1t is apparent that the re-
publicans have good fighting chance
there, and if they improve it, they will
win. The candidate must be man who
will command the confidence of the great
business. the material interests, which cen
ter in New York. The votes of bushes,
men will decide the contest, and theil
preference will be given to the man whose
name and record is guaranty for secur
ity and the best attainable government
That man is George F. Edmunds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14

CATARRH Without assuming TO write out a
thesis Of this universal ailment, facts warrant
our saying that it seems to us there never was
a season when it was 81 prevalent as the pres
emit The above is preliminary to the following,
viz: That Messrs Hood & Co.. OF Lowell be-
lieve that the best way TO treat catarIh, and
the only way to get permanent relief is through
the blood. constitutional disease requires a
constitutional remedy. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
a blood-purifer and constitutional medicine
that can be relied upon, and has cured numer-
Gus cases of catarrh in its various forms. We
think this claim reasonable one, and gladly
give 1t room in our columns.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-11-14
Wafrhman Dc gnnrpai.
WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER IA, 1883.
The power behind the victory in Brook.

TERNs-s2OO year. strictly in advance; or $3.50 II
not paid within three monthe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
THE BROTHERHOOD.

The strikers profess 10 be as confident as
ever of an ending of the trouble that will be
satisfactory to them The men say that the
desertions from the ranks that are daily tax
ing place all over the country are due to a
want of funds They maintain, however,
that the assertions in smaller towns are not
of much consequence, it being in the large
cities that the want of men is felt most by the
Western Union. If money to carry on the
contest in all large cities comes in with reas-
enable rapidity, the members of the brother
hood say they do not fear the ultimate result.
A. j, Morris said that he believed this week
would end the strike and when asked upon
what grounds he hased his assertion, he re
piled that he was not at liberty to say just at
present Subsequent inquiry developed the
fact that the entire brotherhood lay great
stress on the influence on public opinion
which the investigation of the labor and
educational committee, now in session il
New York, will have by showing the manner
in which the telegraphers have been treated
by the Western Union They believe thai
this will cause such a reaction on the part O
the public, in favor of the brotherhood, as tx
compel the company to take the initiative il
| offering a compromise
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
Telling it very Short

I'm tell it, sir, in few words if | can, but the
story would fill book if justice was done to it,
surely, Michael but put it short this time so S
lean squeeze ii into page of letter paper
Here you are, sir, then, and there are thous-
ands of people here In Blnghamton, n. Y, who
will testify to the truth of what say. My name
is Michael Guilfoyle; am seventy-four years old.
For about nine years was almost shut ont from
the world by rheumatism. l had peddled small
wares in this city for years, and had to stop al
together AT the best of times could only hob
Bile miserably about with my cane. | was bent
nearly double with pain and weakness, and my
hands were useless 20 labor with. was the poor
wreck of once strong man. None of the medi-
cines usually given for rheumatism did me the
least good sir My old friends and customers
forgot me, as though were under ground,
with the end of my nose and the tipsOf my toes
Turned MP to the roots of the daisies"
My days and nights were doleful and ratnfnl. l
had no hope except in death. That is Gods truth
and Mr.. Mosher, here, knows it.
II can't tell you how, but PARHER's Tonic cured
me. That was three years ago. I'm lively as q
cricket now, sir and go my business rounds every
world, and refer the doubters 10 me-
This preparation, which has been known as
PARKER's GINGER Tonic, will be called simply
| PARKER's Tonic. This change has been made
| fortwo reasons: first, because ginger is an unim
| p0rtant havOring Ingredient and second, because
undTincped dealers deceive their customers by
substituting inferior preparations under the name
| of ginger.
| There Is no change, however, in the preparation
| ITSELF and all bottles remaining in the hands o
| dealers wrapped under the name of ParkeT's Gin
| ger Tonic, contain the genuine medicine If tht
facsimile signature of HIsCOX Co. is at the bot
| tom of the outside wrapper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Aug l5.-The Amer
ican association for the advancement OF sci
ence met at the state university. An address
of welcome was delivered by Gov. Hub
bard on behalf of the state, and Mayor
Ames on hehalf of the city. Response
by President Young Of Princeton In the
afternoon nine divisions assembled ir separ-
ate halls, and the president of each section
delivered an annual address. In the evening
the retired president, J. w. Dawson, of Mon
treal, delivered the address as retiring presi.
dent of the association.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
Earthquakes in the Andes.

PANAMA, Aug 4-On July Z, at midnight,
ana on the 9th, at a. m, sharp shocks of
earthquake were felt in San Salvador
On July 18 a strong shock of earthquake
was felt in Lima No damage was done.
On June 81 and g several earthquake
shocks wero experienced at Los Andes,
Chill.
The Ometepe volcano, in Nicaraugua, con
t;nues IN eruption, and all the inhabitants of
the town of that name have emigrated TO the
main land
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
Open High Low CaH
ING. est. est. Boar,


81. LOUIS, No, Aug 15.-W heat-Active
firm and higher: No red Sl,O7k@l 07$s
cash and August, $l083l@L Lo9A September,
81. lOA A@I1fA October, $1.13I@ll53S No
vember. S1673s@1077S year, No 3 red
sI.OI%@L0216. Corn-Higher, firm and
slow; 464 @4G1Ec cash, 1850 August, AKA
473Gc September, 47}s@47$4c October, 429g a
42l5c year 443Sc May. Oats-Higher but
firm; 2714@271zc cash, 253sc September,
May Rye-Better at SIC Provisions
Pork slow at S12 - Bulk meats inactive;
long clear $3.50; short ribs $50; short
clears S7.2O Bacon lirmer; long clear Z zc,
short ribs 73sC, short clear 7$4. Lard quiet;
email lGfS ot 7LLC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
another Earthquake feared.

LONDON, Aug l5.-There are alarming
signs Of earthquake in Serrara, on the Island
of lschia The springs are drying up and
smoke is issuing from fissures in the ground
The minister of public works has issued an
order for the immediate erection of huts for
the accommodation of the people in case they
are compelled to vacate their houses
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16

New YORK, Aug, 15,-Wheat - 94@lC
higher: very firm; fairly active specu-
Iative trading; No. l white, nominal
No 3 red August, SLlSZ
September, SllS%s a ll94 October,
$l2O3s@ l204; November, sl223d@l 23A
December, $I24&@1. .25h Corn-% &c
| higher. moderately active; mixed western
spot, 55G65hc, futures, 625s@64c Oats
! L@j5c better; western, 36G50c. Provisions
Beef, unchanged and quiet pork, quiet and
| firm; spot new mess, Sl4 159l5o 90. Lard,
| shade better, steam-renederd, IS 63t2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Aug 15.-Rodiger & McIntyre's
market letter of this evening says: Wheat
opened quite firm this morning with sales of
September at Sl05$s, receded fraction,
September touching Sl031s and gradually
improved, reaching finally 81 o. for the same
month, from which-point the market reacted
to SlO3%, closing firm this afternoon at
81 O3sI018. Corn continues active and strong,
September having opened at 59}s advanced
to 5lh and closed at 81 bid. Provisions were
inclined to strength in early dealings, but
weakened subsequently, closing steady about
midway between highest and lowest
Open High Low Can
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Charles Tegcler, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed kNecu-
tor and Executrx of the last will and testament
and codicils thereto of Charles Tegeler, late OF
the county Of Rock Island, state OF ILLINOIS, de-
ceased hereby give notice that they will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county, at
the Office of the clerk of said court in the city OF
Rock Island, at the September term, on the thlrd
Monday in September next, at which tlne all per,
sons having claims against said estate are notiied
and requested to attend for the parpose of having
the same adjusted All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned. -
Dated this gath day of July. A. D.. 1883
AUGUST HUFSING, Exc utor,
ANGELIKA TEGELER, EXecutrix.
iuly-25-d3w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
Chicago Live stock.

UNION STOCK YARDS, Aug. l5.-Cattls-
Native stock Of good quality steady, and de
mand fair; Texas and common native grass
stock weak fancy shipping steers,
ST 10@625; choice, S59o460O; good to
extra good do, S. S0G595 medium
steers. $565@5S5; butchers steers, "a. 75@
SO; good to choice fat cows and
heifers, s. 75@475; common to fair do,
s. 50@3 25; bulls and stays, S2.50@4 40;
Texas steers, 50 40(94 IS native feeding steers,
S. o504 80; stockers, S.. 25@3S5; Montana
"a 35d5 50. Hogs-Good to choice light in fair
demand and steady heavy and mixed Sc low
er: fair to choice smooth light ba-
con grades, s. 40@5.9O; good to choice mix
ed weights, S4.70@5 90, good to choice
heavy, S. 60@G 30 Sheep-Steady; fair
demand for good to choice, Sales;
Common 81 75a .265; fair to medium, So log
325; good do, So. l5G3.4 aud choice 4.25@
ATS per 100 lbs; chiefly at S3.75@45o
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
The Pope to Hing Alfonso.

ROME, Aug l5-The pope has sent mes
senger to Spain to confer with the nuneio TO
that country on the agitation there, and to
deliver an autograph letter from his holiness
TO King Alfonso.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO Aug. 15.-Western Union prop
erty in the vicinity of Chicago has boon let
alone for the past few days, No wires were
disturbed, and the countenances of the Off
cials wore look of calm content in Conse-
quence 1t is supposed by them that the in
creased vigilance which is being exercised for
the protection of the wires has cowed the per
petrators of the outrages into discontinuing
such practices.
The Baltimore & Ohio operating rooms are
now well filed and, although the hands have
to hustle" occasionally to get through the
work, the manager reported that business
was being handled Just as rapidly as it came
in.
The places leftEacant 10y the four or five
| Wabash strikers are filed, while the same
may be said of the Baltimore & Ohio road.
The Alton people deny that any strike took
place on their road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
Chicago Market.

LIVE STOCK.
HOGS-Estimated receipts to-day, are 1900;
light s. 50115 IS; mixed packing, 81 9GG5 ~
choice heavy, S. 10de5 50, car lots.
WHEAT-S1 03I4 Sept. l 05 Oct. 81 O6@s Nov.
CORN-5OM Sept; 504a Oct; asa Nov.
OATS-261s August; 26 Sept. 26ls Oct.
PORK S1l 17H Sept; St2 321a Oct;
LARD-$S 32I Sept; IS 10 Oct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16
THE SITUATION.

Western Union officials said that every
thing was remarkably quiet. The wires were
not tampered with and consequently there
was no delay in getting at work. They also
stated that business was increasing every day
and they were able to handle it promptly
The attitude of the Western Union company
remains unchanged with regard to the strike
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-16

TOLEDO, @, Aug 15.-Wheat-A shade
better and quiet, No. white, Sl.02;
No. ? red cash or August SLll1$, SEP,
tenber Sll3, October 81 10, January
81 2oa, No 3 red S107b2, rejected Ole
Corn-Dul and nominal; No. 2 cash $50
53l&c, August or September SIC bid, October
53Ic bid no grade 444c. Oats-F Firmer;
No cash August or September 2sc, October
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-09
FIRE on sBEPBOARD.
One Hundred and Fifty Bales of Cotton
nesfroYed.

Destroyed.
ON sunday night about 1880 O'Clock
smoke was discovered issuing from the
forward compartment Of the British
steamship Endymion, now lying at enus
Point. The donkey engine was SET 70
work and water was pumped into 'i",
Commandment which was literally hooueu
l,ofore the flames were cXtinsuished, whlch
,,ss accomulished. however, early yes
..,,..t,,- morning without material dam
-. X tho vessel. The fire broke out De
tween decks at No. mold the cause VI
trbfrh is not known. lhe crew were Put
. - and tha cotton hauled out and
ulaccd on board a lighter, when ~ was
tnund that 80 bales were destroyed ~
tirf and 500 or 600 bales badly soaked WIN
water. The deck was burned through ih
several pIaces. The mate and crew ol
thc vessel deserve great credit TOT thelI
mana cement of the fire. and Tor the
uromptness with which they set 10 WORN
10 oxtinguish it. II is supposed that the
cotton was burning since Ilad! hi5ii.'
the hatch having been battened doWH
thai evening. and had not been re-
opencd up to the time the discovery
vtas made. 4 board of survey, con
sistino of las. T. stewart ESq. agent
for loyds. Captain Bulman. Of the steam
shin Clintonia. and Captain Reed u IN
steamship Sirocco, accompanied ny M
i. r. Minis. the agent OF the steamship pro-
cee,ied down 10 the Endymion on the Tug
Maud Yesterday and held sur
vcv when il was recommended Ihat
the steamer return to the city, us
cbarge cargo and make temporary re-
pairs before proceeding on her VOYAGE;
The Endymion had on board some 6Vo9
bales If cotton, and would have finished
l0adin. in a few days. The cargo anu
vessel are ful1 covered by insurance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-09
Not All Talk, But Facts.

Talk is cheap. but it takes money to buy
land and brains to run a hotel. Simon
Mitchell, 159 BGoughton street, has not
been talking for talk sake" but is ready
to back up every assertion he has made.
! offer better quality and fit in Young
mems and boys Clothing than any house
in the city, and to convince skeptics am
willing to send garments to the house for
examination and comparison. When l
say | have the completest line of fine
goods i'm Savannah make no idle boast,
and only ask inspect ton. Every stitch has
been selected and made up with the
greatest care. | am not giving away
goods, nor am | charging full value. |
bought my stock right and am able to
share my successes with the public. The
variety of goods exhibited is almost end
less. Every shade and pattern that is
really pleasing and lasting can be found
on my counters, and l. am satisfied | can
save you money and at the same time give
you Just what you want. | have as large
variety Of grades and styles in Hats as
you can find anywhere in Savannah, and
at lower prices-no fancy prices tackled
on for style or reputation-yOu therefore
only pay for lchdt yOa get. My display of
Neckwear, Hosiery and Underwear is I'M
surpassed in the city. Simon Mitchell,
$50 Broughton Street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-09
The improvements in the Superior
Court Clerks Ofiice.

court AlNIh Ohtfts
The Improvements recently alluded to
in these columns in the Clerks office Of
the Superior Court are now completed,
have elected warm expressions OF ap-
prevail from all persons who have occa-
sion TO visit the court house building.
Under the direction Of Colonel Bee, the
Clerk. the unslghtlv desk which formerly
numbered the vault, has been cut down
to proper dimensions; the old shelving
altered or removed, and new book racks
substituted, in which the records Of the
court. covering a period of nearly CEN
tury, are systematized and arranged for
the convenience and comfort Of lawyers
and others who are compelled to examine
them.
The records of deeds, consisting of
about 40 volumes, are arranged on the
north and east sides Of the vault, each
having its appropriate space, with a
printed label over every book indicating
its number, in gold letters on a red back
ground.
The records of mortgages are arranged
on the same side. and in the same man
ner, except that the lettering is OF blue
ground.
The indexes Of deeds and mortgages
are placed on separate shelves, and plain
IL marked by dates and numbers, so that
they NAV be discovered at a glance.
The minutes and proceedings OF court
are on the south and east sides OF the
room. and labeled distinctly, so as to be
easily found.
Colonel Bee is now preparing an index
to all the court papers, and is filing them
away i'll tin boxes for easy reference.
For these improvements our excellent
Clerk is entitled to the thanks of the
community, especially with those who
have business in his office. Although
occupying the position only al few months,
Colonel Bee is proving himself an elf
cient Clerk, and his office is model OF
neatness and convenience.