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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONVEN-
TTON

The republican convention meets
in Chicago tomorrow, and without
doubt, the nominations will be made
as early as Thursday or Friday.
From the present outlook it is ex-
tremely difficult to make an intelligent
prediction as to the ticket; there is
little doubt that Arthur and Blaine
will receive in the vicinity of $50
votes each, on the first ballot. Sen
ator Edmunds, as it now seems, will
get from IS to 80, while the balance
will be given to senator Sherman and
'favorite sons" here and there. OF
the leading candidates President Al
thurs chances seem TO be the best,
if not quite fattering. Should the
Blaine forces hold out for a hard
fight, the prospect is that neither Ar
thur or Blaine wins. Apparently the
next two strongest candidates are
Edmunds and Sherman, but whether
either of them can win is doubtful
question. There then remains the
clark horse" element, consisting of
Gen. Sherman, senators HaWley and
Harrison, Gen. Gresham, VIM. M.
Evarts and possibly others. There
is, thus far, no apparent bitterness
between the friends of the various
candidates, and it is hoped that good
feeling will prevail, and the good OF
the country and of the party be the
paramount object. Unless Secretary
Lincoln positively declines there is
little doubt that he will be nominated
| for vice president.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

There has not in half century been
shrewder politician in public life, nor
since the days of Clay a public man who
has had upon the masses of his party the
hold that has been attained by James G.
Blaine. He is the Clay of the latter day
republicans, and it is doubtful if he is not
destined through the petty animosity of
the assumed leaders, like that famous
statesman to have his political aspirations
again thwarted through their machina-
tions as they We're in 1876 and 1880. While
every one comedies his pre-eminent abili-
ty, he is feared and distrusted by those
Of his own party who have the power TO
encompass his defeat James Gillespie
Blaine was born Jan. 81, 1880, at the In
dian Hill Farm, in Washington Co., Pa
J His father was one of the heaviest land,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

ardice, and when he subsequently be-
came candidate for a high judicial
Office the point was pressed against
him so strongly as to defeat his hopes
of election. The sights and imputa-
tons he suffered were so severe that
his mind gave way under the strain
and he destroyed himself. 1t was
strange cause for such a dreadful
crime, but not so strange as the ex-
istence of a public sentiment that
would ostracize a man who refused
to adopt the ruffian's code OF morals
and lie in wait for blood revenge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
ESSEX COUNTY
ORLEANS COUNTY.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN-
TION.

The democrats of Vermont, and all
other citizens of the state who are in IA
vor of national administrative reform, of
equal taxation, and of economy in gov
ernmental expenditures, are cordially in
vited to join in electing delegates to a
state convention to be held at Montpelier,
Thursday, June 5, at 1870 a. m, for the
election of eight delegates and eight al
ternatives to the democratic national con-
vention, Chicago, July s, 1884; for the
nomination of candidates for presidential
electors, and candidates for state officers,
and the appointment Of Il state committee.
The convention will elect delegates and
alternatives representing the senators
direct, and the delegates from each con-
gressional district, assembled by them
selves, will report to the state cOnven-
ton the names Of such persons as such
delegates may have chosen for the two
delegates and two alternates from each
district. The candidates for presidential
electors will be nominated in the same
manner.
The ratio OF representation will be one
delegate for every town, and one addi-
tional delegate for every 80 votes, OF
larger fraction of 80, cast in that town
for the democratic candidate tor govern.
vi III lOCO' IdCu uuSU Oc u W
er in the town from which he is elected
and must be chosen at a caucus held af
ter due public notice at least five days be-
fore June 5, and his election must be GER
titled to in writing by the chairman ant
secretary of the caucus. Both by usage
and the vote of democratic state conven
tions, the state committee is the commit
tee on credentials, and by virtue of the
authority thus conferred on them the
state committee request that the secreta
rY Of each caucus, Immediately after it!
adjournment, send by mail to its chair
man at Montpelier, the credentials of tn,
delegates, in order that the committe,
may have time to perfect the roll of dele
gates before the meeting of the conven
ton. HIRAM ATKINS, Chairman,
BY vote of the district committee, tn
undersigned concurs in the above call o
the state committee. And, in pursuanc
of a further vote Of the committee, motto
is hereby given that at the district meet
ing Of the delegates a member for con
gresS will be nominated, and Il diStriC
committee chosen.
T. NJ. SHERMAN,
Chairman Of district committee for til
second congressional district.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

There is not likely to be any lack
of speaking ability or parliamentary
leadership in the Chicago convention,
thls,week, although Messrs. Conkling,
Garfield, Frye and other prominent
figures of the last convention will be
absent. If Mr.. Hoar's services are
not again required in the chair, which
he filled with such conspicuous abil-
ity four years ago, he will be found q
very useful man upon the floor, where
he will be ably supported by Messrs.
Long, Grape, Lodge and others. New
York will not lack for a voice witt
George William Curtis, President
White and MI. Roosevelt among he
representatives. From the West
Burrows, Horn, Cullom. West o
Ohio, Plumb, and dozen other mel
are able to make themselves hear,
and felt. An assemblage of so
American politicians is sure to hav
plenty Of both talk and work in it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN-
TON.

The republicans of Vermont, through
their delegates, are hereby invited to meet
in convention in the city of Burlington,
on Wednesday, the 18th day of June, A.
ID. 1884, at 10 o'clock q. m, for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination candidates
for the offices of governor, lieutenant
governor, treasurer, secretary of state,
auditor of accounts, and two presidential
electors ut large, to be supported by the
freeman of the state at the next biennial
election; also for the appointment of a
state committee.
Towns will be represented in conven-
ton on the basis of one delegate from
each town; one for every one hundred
votes, and one for every fraction of one
hundred votes exceeding fifty, cast for
the republican candidate for governor in
1880.
Delegates will provide themselves with
proper credentials, signed by the officers
of their several primary meetings, and
present them to the state committee at
their headquarters-the Van Ness House
Immediately upon their arrival in Bur
lingtOn.
The usual courtesy of fare one way will
be extended by the several railroads in
the state.
GEORGE NICHOLS, Chairman.
CARROLL S. PAGE, Secretary.
On the above basis, towns will be enti-
q
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
WASHINGTON LETTER.
SPECIAL 'oRREsPoNDENCE oFrHE MONITOR
WASHINGTON, M0q 27th.

Washington, May 9th,
eve must do more work next week
than we have done this,' was the
good resolution of sundry members
of the house of representatives at the
hour of adjournment on Saturday.
This remorse was prompted by the
fact that three days of the precious
time of last week was spent over the
contested election case of Peelle VS..
! English, which was of little interest
| to the general public. During the
| debate there were but few visitors in
the galleries and they did not permit
themselves to become excited, but
sensation prevailed on the floor of
the house throughout the fight. The
closeness of the contest excited much
deeper feeling than had the element
of uncertainty been lacking. The
ayes and nays were called five times,
and not until the close of the
last call was it at all certain that Mr..
English would get the seat Of the
seventh Indiana district. Ex-vice
presidential candidate English, IA
Their of the contestant, who has been
accused of abusing his privileges of
the floor as ex-member by lobbying
for his son, stood for three hours in
one position at the rear of the hall.
, his arm resting on the screen just be-
hind the seat of Mr.. Converse. He
: was, of course, q deeply interested
spectator, as was also Mr.. Massey o.
Va, and two other contestants TO
seats, who watched the proceeding
, with an interest and fellow feeling
that only contestants can know.
: In spite OF wasted time the hous
managed during the week, to pas
S three of the regular appropriation
n bills, and forty-six pension bills.
also briefly discussed bankruptc
law, refused to reduce the tax o.
imported works of art, and engage
in lively debate on the trifing ques
ton as to whether an ensign of til
navy should be permitted to receiv
from the Austrian, government roy
al decoration. 1t finally said th
young officer might take the homo
as present for his gallant services
q Mr.. Robinson was the most violer
8 opponent of the motion on the groun
g that it was the beginning of line {
g nobility, and an insult to republica
s. institutions and to the constitution.
9 The passage of a dozen more bill
S for the erection of public building
in certain towns and cities and Il
passage of the bill for a bureau
labor statistics, may be mentioned
the most important business transae
a ed in the senate. Senator AldricI
Tor substitute for the house bill of lab
- statistics was the one that the sena
.he
r. adopted, establishing the bureau
Law connection with the interior depa
not ment. The mistake made by frien
of or the house bill was in pressing
Jus upon the senate just as the mercu
D' careered into the nineties. The ST
,iIe ject was dry one under the M
ill favorable circumstances, and prof.
ose concentration of legislative attenti
TO upon any question relating to stat
p'e tics could only be induced by br
In mn
d. ing weather. The able senator fir
md. Kansas, Mr.. Ingalls,, was consI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

With it's usual consistency the
Watchman harps on self constituted
candidates, and support c. w. Por
ter of Montpelier for secretary of
state. There is no doubt that Mr..
Porter possesses the qualification for
u good secretary of state. Neither
is there any doubt that he is a good
example of self constituted candi-
dates. By the way has the Waterman
ever explained how Mr.. Porter be-
came the prosecuting attorney of a
fraudulent insurance company while
acting as deputy insurance commits
sioner for the state of Vermont
Many victims of that fraud, over
whom suits are still hanging, would
be pleased to have full explanation
before they cast their votes for the
Wdtchmun'S "Get the best" candi
dates. - Windsor Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
LOST.

Lost or Destroyed; A certificate for three Shares
of Preferred Stock IN Connecticut & Passumpsic Riv-
or Railroad Numbered 1899, to Timothy Lyman.
The finder will be paid by returning the said Ger
tificate to the undersigned.
E. o. RANDALL, Administrator.
West Glover, VT, May 10 1884. 2o:A
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

A remarkable state of public NOR
ais is revealed by the suicide of a
Kentucky Judge. He was brought
to the commission of the rash act
as follows: Not long before his
death he had been brutally assaulted
in his own office by a lawyer who
had taken offence at a decision rem
dered against him. Being profess
ing Christian and an elder in church,
the Judge did not revenge himself
by attacking or numbering his asail-
ant, but preferred to let the MATES
pass without retaliation. But this
Christian mode of procedure was
looked upon as an evidence of COW
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

uous opponent of this measure and
made pointed speech to that end.
indicating his appreciation for ev-
cry enactment that had for its object
the amelioration of the condition of
American labor, he said nine-tenths
of his constituents obtained their liv-
ing by daily toll and that they were
intelligent enough to observe his
course here with the minutest scruti-
ny, and to call him to instantaneous
account if he failed in his obligation
TO them. The bill he contended con-
tanned nothing practicable. The SEN
ate in his judgement could bow down
and worship it without the sin of
idolatry. He assumed that those
philosophers who had advanced the
bill believed that a panacea for the
evils that affiict human society were
to be found in the publication of adj
ditional volumes of statistics on the
relations between capital and labor
Quoting the remark of Senator George
that the laboring classes demanded
the passage of this bill with singular
unanimity, Mr.. Ingalls, said. if ten
men IN Kansas knew anything about
the bill, or if they could not draw a
better one he would regard himself as
greatly instructed. Senator Blair,
an earnest friend of the measure,
said that the criticism of the senator
from Kansas had been simply piece
of elaborate but trivial buffoonery
Afterwards he withdrew the WORD
"buffoonery'' and raised laugh By
suggesting that the reporter put in its
place some word that was not so of.
fensive, but which would mean a;
| nearly as possible the same thing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02

I have Good Farm of 100 Acres about IS acres
cleared and in grass, with Sugar Place of 1000
trees and comfortable buildings, with good running
water, which / viii sell very cheap swap for a
small place of one or more acres with buildings.
The farm lies on the Duck Pond road, in Barton,
1926 METERS, Sheffield, vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
COUNTY MEETING OF TEXT
BOOK COMMITTEES.

At their annual meeting held at
Hasburgh, in April, it seemed to be
the mind of the superintendent pres
ent, that it would be we'll for the sew
eral text book committees through
out Orleans county to hold a meeting
sometime in June for the purpose of
adopting text book on Physiology
and Hygiene, and if any changes are
to be made to secure as far as prac-
ticable a county uniformity. The
giving notice of the time and place
of holding the meeting was left with
the secretary, hence in behalf of the
several book committees throughout
the county l propose that such a con-
vention be held at Barton Landing Oh
Thursday, June u, at half past nine
O'Clock a. m. Before that time
would it be well for the committees
of each town to ascertain what terms
can be made with the publishers OF
books now in use?
THOMAS MARTIN, Sec.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-02
. AS TURING.

/ will pasture at my mill in Bloomington, Year
lings for Sc per week. Two Year-Olds for lie per
week Cows for 15c per week. Other cattle in
proportion
Nelson Gallup.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-12
ROYAL, BUT TICKLE LOVER.
Louis Nv. Tells HIS MOther.in-Law
HWY IA HOmnn Led Him AairnY.


The mystery of Louis Tvs morganatic mar
rlngo deepens. Tho latest report, which
reached London last evening from responsible
sources at Windsor, Is to the effect that the
Grand Duke Louis ". did marry tho fasclnat.
ing Divorce, Nine. Do Kalamlro, In conso-
quence Of n promise extracted or extortod
from him by the lady. This fact, II is under.
stood, the Grand Duke admitted to his mother.
in.law In confession which tho Queen drew
from him at Dnrmstadt. rho reason why no
gave this promise Is variously stated, Some
say that the Grand Dukes gallantrlos with
indlscretion, and that he had thus given her
power over him which she has not hesitatod
10 use. According to others the lady has sue.
cessfully worked upon the fears OF the Grand
Duke, who was particularly anxious
TO have no breath OF tho threat.
ened scandal mar the marriage fete Of his
daughter, Princess Victoria, and that In fact
Nine. De Kalamire has played the part OF n
successful blackmailer. The lady has been u
resident OF the Hessian capital now for nearly
at the age OF % TO NJ. Nicolas Do Kalsmire.
He was soon afterward appointed Secretary to
the Russian Legation at Hesse, of which tho
Count dc Haeltzke is chief, and went 70 Darn
stadt with his bride In August, 1850. Nine.
Kalamirc was, and is, very beautiful, but the
freedom Of her manners and the reported
looseness OF her morals soon made her the sub
tect OF much unfavorable gossip in the statd
German capital. II was not long before tho
Grand Dukes name was sadly mixed up In
bOIHo VI NV sCdluuls WlllCu NtIo MulopeItu
about tho court. Finally, NJ. De Kalamire
sought and obtained an absolute divorce
and the Grand Duke have been
great deal In each others company. All these
facts, II is said, are fully kn own 10 Queen VIC
torie. Her Majesty has, however, pardoned
the Grand Duke on the strength OF his expana-
tlon as to the limited character of his mqtrl-
monial alliance with the Russian widow, and
he has entered into an, obligation that the
marriage shall be deemed TO have terminated
with the performance Of the marriage cere.
mony which took place between them. These
explanations but Intensity the scandal which
attaches 10 the whole affair, and the Queens
conduct is bitterly censured. The Grand Duke
is still basking In the royal favor at Windsor
Castle, and is again looked upon as O candl-
date for the hand of Princess Deatrice-always
provided the Peers pass the Deceased Wlfe's
Slater bill.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-12
A Dumb Beggar's strange Tale.

letter from London says:
"fhO famous deaf and dumb knlckknack
rcddlcr, who during the past fourteen years
attracted so much attention on London Bridge,
is dead. He died In the Southwark Work
houge, near the south end OF the bridge. Des-
pito bis inlrmltles he managed to support
himself by his small salee, and, securing om-
clal and police favor by the gentlenes5 OF his
demeanor and the Intelligence OF his conduct,
he was allowed 20 occupy the same post on tho
great thoroughfaro from year to year. Before
his death the poddler beCkoned 10 his cot one
Of his hospital attendants, and terrified him
by speaking TO him. Tho beggar confessed
that his deafness and dumbless had been
Of fortune and belonged TO ono OF the best
families In the republic. When young man
he was beirOthed TO n beautiful and accom-.
pllshCd girl, lie was possessed OF a most
violent temper, and In lovers quarrel
over q trilo ono day he so wounded the girl
by tho bitterness OF his lnvective that she fell
III. The reproaches OF his friends for his
cruel conduct stung him 80 that he became
melancholy from remOrse and left home. He
resolved TO punish himself. He vowed to be-
come n voluntary exile for twenty years; TO
earn his own living; leave his fortune I'M
touched; keep his relatives and friends ignor.
ant OF his whereabouts, and 60 barehoaded
and barefOoted In all weathers during the en-
tire time, and TO listen to no one and speak to
no human being during tho ten last years OF
his exile. II he lived 10 complete his vow he
meant TO return home, and use his fortune
betrothed happy, providing she were alive and
unmarried. He had rigidly Kept his vow,
"but," he cried before he expired, "my time Is
not quite up, and must die before II Is.
have been punished as deserved" Investi-
cation, so far as It has gone, has proved that
tho peddler's story Is entirely true, and his
family In Switzerland have been made ac-
qualnted with his death.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-12
A Millionairc's sudden Death.

Mr. Samuel p. Burt, one OF tho wealthlest
citizens Of Milwaukee, Wis, dropped dead
Saturday morning without O symptom OF pre-
first wife died from apOplexy. Her largo
property, amounting TO 100000, was left to
him. on March 90 Mr.. Burt created great
sensation In social circles by quietly marrying
Miss Elizabeth Thompson, n pretty young
scotchwoman, who had for several years been
g servant in his family. Tho matter was the
talk OF the town for days, but owing TO Mr..
Durts social standing and great wealth, tho
little scandal was allowed 10 simmer awhile
and die out altogether. few days ago Mr..
Burt and his bride returned from an extended
bridal tour, and the young wife saturday
changed her orange blossoms for weeds OF
mourning. There are many UNUSUAL features
about the case. Mr.. Burt was preparing 10
move into palatlal residence that he had Just
completed at n cost OF several hundred thou
tand dollars. IL is said 10 be ono OF the most
artistic residences in the country. The bride
Of few weeks is left fortune estimated to be
worth more than 100000, 900. y
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-12
THEY DON'T spEAK NOW.
Bill Of Conneciicu, aud Bih Of II

Bill OF Connecticut aud EiiI of XIII
nOfs Pass Ench OtlIcri in Contempt.
Alr. Morrison and Mr.. Eaton DO not sp0lk
my more.
Thcy have not been on good torms sluco the
wide divergence OF their ,arin Views was dc.
velopcd somewhat pugnacously very carly In
the session. They managed, however, to get
along fairly well until two days ago.
II there IS one measure which Mr.. Eaton
thinks Is Of great Importance IL is the bill
regulating the Presidential succession. He
thinks 1t right to pass 1t by all means. with
other day. He wanted Morrlson's aid In gain
ing consideration for the bill by the House,
He told him how important It was, ana how
greatly the country on the eve OF II Pre5iden
tial election was Interested In having tho bill
become law before the next count.
He aleo said that he took great deal OF In
tereet In the bill, having given much attention
TO the subject.
MIR. Morrison listened.
He then said very curtly and brusquely;
81 take NO interest whatever In anything that
you may desire shall receive consideration In
tho House. / will do nothing to aid you In
this"
Mr.. Eaton is as outspoken a Democrat rs
void Hickory" was himself. He got mad He
self from his standpoint OF view. Ho told Mr..
Morrison that II was the mark OF small man,
not n statesman, to refuse TO consider mltter
OF public business because he differed In some
things with the one having tho matter In
charge.
In Short, ho told Mr. Morrison that no was
acting like school boy, who would not play
reasons Mr.. Morrison ana Mr.. Eaton do not
now exchange the amenities.