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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07

The gravest issue presented by the whiskey
battle is the monopoly the high tax has made
possible and the organized financial and po-
litical power it has created. The whiskey
combination is the strongest single political
power of the country. 1t is close monop-
oily. 1t resists the repeal of needless tax
upon its own product, because high tax
upon whiskey promotes monopoly; but it has
initiated various other channels of industry
by vast over-production, and it wants its taxes
and its monopoly and its power maintained,
but demands that the government shall be its
banker. 1t asks credit from the government
to tide over its reproduction. At first it
was bold enough to ask an extension of two
or three years without interest but it has
finally been made to understand that its cause
is not popular cause, and it now proposes
to pay four and one-haf per cent. interest on
the tax until it shall be convenient to pay the
principal.
There can be no more pernicious principle
in legislation than for the government to as
sumo any responsibility for over-production
in any channel of industry. 1t opers wide
the door to reckless speculation and aims at
the very vitals of legitimate industry and
trade. If the whiskey interest must be aided
simply because it has steadily and deliberate
ly exceeded the demand in production, why
not the iron trade, the wooden trade, the cot
ton trade, the coal trade, and any of the many
other branches of industry whose mills or
mines can largely exceed the demand? The
mere possibility of such legislation invites
monopoly, for the power of the government
must be nodded by the means and methods
which only monopoly can create or command.
1t is pernieious alike in principle, in policy
and in results, and the demand of the whis-
key combination should be rejected by con-
gress. Indeed, it can be accepted only by
departure from the sound governmental poll
cy that must be maintained to give stability
and prosperity to every branch of productive
industry. Philadelphia Times.
The temperance wave is rolling on. The
great newspapers of the country begin to see
that they must take ground against the rum
poaoer A keen observer of the signs of the
times cannot fail to discover that crisis is
coming, terrible struggle is before us. In
this great battle God and temperance will
win. The Saviour came into the world to
destroy the works of the devil, and the liquor
traffic must perish from the earth.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07

Several Chester, Pa. duck hunters went
hunting on an island in the Delaware during
the late cold spell. The wind being very
high they were afraid to return and were
compelled to spend night and day on the
island without food or fire. They were nearly
persisted when rescued.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07

At last the Kansas saloon-keepers have con-
cluded that the people of that State meant to
actually prohibit the liquor traffic when they
passed law to that effect. All the bars in
Lawrence have been closed, and the same is
said to be true in all cities of the state. The
spirit which kept out slavery is still alive, and
has lost none of its vigor.-E1.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07

The total cost of intoxicating liquors that
paid duty and were consumed in the United
States was according to Mr.. Miner, $616, S14-
400 or nearly 100000 more than the value
of all the -four cotton goods, boots, shoes,
wooden goods, clothing and printing. Take
another fact The total debt of the United
States on the list of March, 1869, was in
round numbers 50, 500, 600, OOO This i'm
mense sum the liquor bill would entirely cam
eel in less than four years and half. Or to
put the same idea in another form the cost
of our great civil war during its continuance
from 6l to 65 inclusive, was as already
stated, about 50, 500, 100000. This the cost
of drink would entirely consume in less time
than that war (the greatest of modern times)
required.
Again, the appropriations made by the
forty-fifth congress (for all purposes) for
year ending June 30th, 1879, was $174, 743,
COG, less than one-third of the sum annually
expended for strong drink. Take just one
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07

Some of the benevolent young men of
Long Branch, wishing to aid the poor of the
town. gave an entertainment in their behalf
at the Opera house. After the expenses were
all paid it was found they had run the poor
Sc in debt
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-07
ITO BE CONCLUDED. ]

On Friday of last week, Secretary of State
Kelsey was blown from train while it was
going at fast speed He was considerably
shaken up, but not seriously injured.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06

ukAKn, JoHS BRrsoS, sk-,
Pres't. vice-Prest
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
- 81 CoII
masters.
A Couple OF Farmers.
fKansas city Tines. /

tkansas City TimesI
A rustic looking man sat In the smok-
ing car Of the Omaha train last Thursday
night, when smother rural looking per.
son came in.
''Is this seat tsken!' asked the new
mer.
mo, Dir; sit right down, cit right
down." said the other, making room next
him.
Soon the two old farmer. were in con.
versation.
''whsrs are you from."
II live near Buda. Where do You hail
FROM
I'm pretty near neishbor Of yours;
live near Kewanee.
''RsrmineY'
Eyes. Are you."
Eyes, farming and stock"
Been to town with stocky'
"Yes; brought up 100 head Of steers"
II brought hogs.'
And 90 the conversation ran ON until
Just before the train reached Mendoza,
and the two old farmers were right well
acquainted. Presently another man
who looked like merchant came in and
was surprised to see one Of the old
farmers.
swell, we'll, WE'LL" said the new man.
''I'u glad to see you; maybe you can
help me out . little embarrassing trouble.
/ want TO pay . man . little bill on the
train before get of at Mendoza, and /
hsven't money enaugh. II you will let
me have 500 on my check I'll be very
much obliged"
Certainly; I'm glad to do Il. " and ont
came the farmers pockstbook. But. alssl
he only had e4O In small bills and beau
tiful crisp $500 bill.
''You'rs perfectly welcome to the $40
II that'll help you out, or the $500 bill II
you can get II broke"
"Psrhaps your friend can help Us out;
the 80 will hardly answer" Aid the
merchant; and then he apologised for
making such trouble.
"Well, /" softly said the other farmer,
who until now had been silently looking
on, II can't change . $500 bill, but can
givs you another one for It, and think
Il came out Of the sams batch, and was
printed on the same press"
And turning to the other old farmer
be sdded:
III your partner hadn't come Just as
be did mine would have been here in
minute. I've been getting ready to
work you ON the same game since we
left Chicago"
At Mendoza four very much disgusted
confidence men stepped off the train and
stood around In the cold waiting for Q
train returning to Chicago.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
4 Developed Crank.

The Oakland fndepsxdens says. ''The
Isdspendext has long regvetted that IL
could not conscisntiously compliment
the interior press OF this State ~ being
honest. There are papers that can do
X bot We must admit that we cannot
OF courss We are mindful Of the fact that
there ars many honest papers Published
In the interior; among them might Be
named the Stockton Herald, the Stanis.
lsus Ne,cs. the Woodland Democrat, the
Salinas imdez tRspublicanl and soms
otners; but from our personal kncwlsdgs
sne great majority Of them are uissrable
hirsling sheets, ready 10 selI their opin.
ions to the highest bidder"
Hes bean eating something that don't
agree with him. or else he Ia an p. d. =.
There Il . possibility he wants soussbody
to zee him.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
WEEKLY HERALD.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
SPECIAL TO THE HERALL.I
Washlngten Dudget Of Bills.

~ta8s~n 9~WBOs - Dsasns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Representative
Hsmmonds bill, introduced to-day, to
amend the Constitution ~ to the powers
and duties Of the President and Vice.
President Of The United States, provides
for the election OF President and three
Vice Presidents, each to be chosen for
The name number Of years. The First
Vice President shall be President Of the
Senate, and the Second or Third Vice.
President shall occupy that position in
case Of removal from Office Of the Presi-
dent Of the United States. In case Of re
Inoval, the Presidential Office to be hold
by the First Vice. Second Vice or Third
vics-Prssident in regular order, and
whsn only the Vice President Of the
Unitsd States shall exercise the Office
of President, the Senate shall elect .
President pro tempsre, aud Congress
may by law provide for . successor Of
the third vics President. when removed
from the Presidential chair.
The bill 10 repeal the section Of the
revised statutes limiting the term Of ap-
pointsd officers to four Year, was
introduced by Representative Willis to-
day, and 10 but another step towards
civil service reform association and pro-
vidss that the Offices VI the present
limited term Of four years shall be hold
ct will Of the appointing power or DUR
ing good behavior and competency. The
offices affected by the bill ART those Of
United States District Attorny. Chief
Justice and Associate Justices Of Tsrri-
toriss, the Presidential Possmastvrs,
Registrars Of Land Offices. Receivers Of
Public Moaiss, Surveyor Generals Of
Territories and Collectors Of Customs.
General Elmer has resigned to 90 into
business vt New York. Henry d.
Lyman. his successor, wss Elmer's chief
clerk.
D.rsheimer's bill granting copyright
~ foreign authors ON condition OF re-
eiprocal grants by foreign governments
viii be reported to the House for favor
abs action tomorrow BY . unanimous
vote Of the judiciary Committee. The
object Of the bill l. to defend the prop
srfy rights Of American authors from an
unfair competition at home and open for
our writer's newmarkets abroad. II
doss not affect the protection given
Americans.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
J. Harmon. y. D..
County Physician.

nAscAREL BUILDING. upsalA R.ssdsoes
o1ses houn hon 10 70 u 4 r.; fsua I 70 lsn
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
Dr. Joseph Kurts

No. SOS Main strsss. opposite Baker Block
sBEys and ssr dissasss treated with tho care Of
: pscaAiist spfa
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
A Relic Of the Grammar class"

A familiar punctuation exercise has
been copied froom the school books, and
is now going the rounds ~ follows: Gan
English country paper contains the fol-
lowing curious instances Of mispunctua-
tion: Lord Palmerston then entered on
his head, white hat upon his feet,
large but well polished boots upon his
brow, dark cloud in his hand, his faith
full walking stick in his eye, menacing
glare saying nothing"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06

sIArKNESr or THE ACTUAL PAID UP CAPITAL OF Los
AxosLEs COUNTY BANK, JANUARY 2D, 1854.
Amount OF capital paid up in U. s.
gold coin. Observation-Disclosures. 100000 90
State of California, a.
County Of Los Angeles,
Jonn .. Platter, President, and II. L. MacNe.l,
Cashisr Of Los Angeles County Bank, being sew
orally duly sworn, each for himself, says the
foregoing statement is true to the best Of his
knowledge and belief.
. [SignedI Jouy E. PLATTER, President.
H. L. MAeSKIL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ID day
Of January, 1884. A. @. HOLMES,
fsRALl au3-1m Notary Public.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06

The 6rs record iof less shows The u
GrsYnts loes for The year 70 have -hecs
elo4 ooo, oo9 ths kFgsst less ID -
~ ezzepting io7l "a lo7a ths year
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06

Gold Filings, from the smallest Crowns with
Gold, guaranteed to stand the test Of time use
Rubber plates filings
Physicians will do well observe
ate and membrane of mouths rubber
Dr. Smith apparatus that
ONE SECOND will the aching
named insen This wonderful
teeth extracting in all cases. children and adults.
ABSOLUTELY PAINLE98 AND HARMLgSS
haha 80
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06

The man who prepares . patent ofles
rsport must be Immensely cheerpd vhile
at work BY the thought that nobody
could svss b hired b rsad the thing.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
--oF THE-
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BANK,
JANUARY 2, 1884.

Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. sl1 900 10
State Of California, m
County Of Los Angeles. 90
John Z. Platter, President, and II. L. Macneil,
Cashier, Of the Los Angeles County Bank. being
ssverally duly sworn, each for himself, says the
foregoing statement Is true to the best Of his
knowledge and belief.
JOIN E. PLArKR, Presdsnt
II. L. MAcNEIL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this I'd day
Of January, 1884. A. G. HOLMES,
Notary Public. Los Angeles CO., Cal
tsKALl
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-06
- Miss Eva Haskay.

WARRINGTON. Feb. 6.--Ssveral mem
bsrs Of the House report that the famous
Thomas Ochiltrss, member from Texas,
is soon TO marry Mis- Eva Msckay, who
u now In Rurops. It u known that
Ochiltres spsnt soms time Visiting the
Maokay family whea be wss in Paris
last Summss. Ochiltrss also reports
that the marriage is not far In the future.
The more fact Of Ochiltrse's telling it
makes some people doubtful Of ,he truth
Of II.
CenarnatIsns sf Califsrssa Psst-
masters.
WAsmISer0S, Feb. 5.-Coniirmation
Of postmasters Richard Melrose OF Ana
helm, CAL, and Mrs. Jennie Goodwin Of
San Buensveptura. CAL. have been made.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
Town System of Schools.

Mr.. Editor:-The question of the adoption
of the town system of schools appears to
have come to the front again from two
sources, by petition from towns who have
adopted that system and desire to be relieved
from it, and from lobbyists who desire to
force this system by law upon the whole
state. 1t will be wisdom to examine the
provisions of the law. | will only take your
space to look up the powers of the school di-
rectors. Section 597 gives them power to
"prescribe the number of schools" Under
this section they may consolidate all the
districts in town into one district if they
choose. Section SOB gives them power to To-
cate, construct and sell school houses. If
they consolidate all into one, a large and
costly building would be needed and all the
old ones they can sell. Another section
gives them power to hire teams to carry
scholars to and from school in the remote
parts of the districts. Their powers are alb
solute. There is no check or veto upon
them during the year for which they are
elected. They can do all this and if the
town should desire to return to the district
system again, great damage has been done
and mischief wrought that it will not be
easy to repair. To our mind this is one of
the most senseless laws that disgrace our
statute-book, and should the present legis-
lature pass law making the law obligatory
upon towns, we verify believe that the gov
ernor would be so besieged with petitions
that he would be obliged to call an extra
session of the legislature at once to undo the
matter. To our understanding the voters
in the rural towns of the state will not stand
any such meddling with the school law.
President Buckham has given the metropol-
itan view of the matter, but the farming
communities of the state take entirely an
other view, and think that our school dis
trict system that brings good school within
reasonable walking distance of all the schol-
ars of the state, and that has been the pride of
our state and New England as well, will not
be improved upon by any such tinkering.
We trust the wisdom" of the state will
ego slow " in this matter at the present ses-
sion. $3.50
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
"reminiscences of Chelsea.

Mr.. Editor There were some historical
incidents brought out in the centennial adj
dress at the celebration of the one hundredth
anniversary of the settlement of Chelsea
that have more than local interest, and
cheerfully submit the following for publica-
ton in THE WATCHMAN: Ananiah and
Stephen Bohonon-b rothers-were among
the early settlers of Chelsea. We had often
heard that they were first cousins of the
great statesman, the late Daniel Webster,
and this they were. Ananiah was the elder
OF the two, and lived long in town, and, we
believe, died there. We knew him well in
our boyhood. He was accustomed to habits
OF dissipation, but was exceedingly bright
and witty. In natural talents he was
thought quite equal to his distinguished
cousin His younger brother was very ac-
tive and prominent in town affairs in its
early history, but left town earlier than the
memory of the writer goes back. The
father Of these Bohonons was Andrew Bo-
honon, who married the sister OF the father
OF Daniel Webster, Judge Ebenezer Web
ster. EbeneZer commanded company OF
infantry in the revolutionary war, in which
company Andrew, the father of the Chelsea
Bohonons, was lieutenant, and in which the
two sons named served as privates The
company was in the Bennington battle. All
We're at West Point when the treachery of
Arnold was discovered, and the company
had the distinguished honor of guarding
Washington's tent the first night after the
discovery. Washington invited Webster
into his tent, and said to him: 81 have seen
You at the siege of Boston, and in the days
of the White Plains battle, and if cannot
trust you / cannot trust any one. l now
pledge you in a glass of wine. Place your
company around my tent this night" Web
ster obeyed this order. Bohonon informed
Judge Nesmith of Franklin, N. H., that he
walked before the tent during the whole
night--that Washington did not lie down,
but was employed in writing all this time.
Bohonon remarked that his company con-
sidered themselves highly honored by the
nights service. AS a specimen of Major
Ananiah Bohonons wit, we will relate an
incident. The late Tom Emerson, as the
once rich president of the old Windsor
bank was Familiarity called, accosted him
one day, and asked him why he talked SC
much to himself. ~ have two reasons,
Bohonon replied. "The first is, like tC
talk to a sensible man; the second reason IL
1 like to hear man Of sense talk" t. II.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05

ties in search of materials for canes and
whatever can be made useful or ornamental
from the wreck Parts of the old gun car
riages can still be seen, and the hull, over a
century old, contains planks apparently as
sound as the day Royal Salvage went down.
When Arnold found his flagship disabled,
he gathered together the remainder of his
fleet and sailed up the lake, pursued by the
British, to near the city of Vergennes,
where he was compelled to take TO the
shore, burning every boat. People who go
to war these days would not care to depend
upon sails and wooden hulks, and just here
| would repeat the old fact that the second
steamboat the world ever saw was built at
this city and navigated Lake Champlain for
several years."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
A DDIsoN PECK,s ESTATE.

IA NTATE Of NEKMONT, WAshlngtOn Dletrict, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for
said District on the 2sh day Of October A. D. 1884
s. s. Kelton, Executor of the last will and testa-
ment of Addison Peck, late of East Montpelier in
said District, deceased, makes application to said
Court for license 10 sell the real estate that TO
the estate OF said deceased by foreclosure of mort
gage to wit Being house and lot situated In the town
representing that the sale thereof is necessary for
the payment Of the debts of said deceased and the
L is ordered by said Court, that said application
be referred to a session thereof, TO be held at
the Probate ONCE, in said Montpelier, on the l4th
day of November A. D. 1854, for hearing and decision
thereon And II is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication OF notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Watchmap State Jour
nal, a newspaper published at Montpelier, and which
circulates ia the neighborhood of those interested,
before said time of hearing that they may appear
at said time and place. and II they see cause object
thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
T2t A. @. AVERII4L, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
Marriages.

In Montpelier, Oct. 81 by Rev. T. y. Frost Frank
Daniels and Mary Jane McNulty, both of Moretown.
In Montpelier, Oct. 80 by Rev. J. H. Hincks, Harry
Lowe and Clara. second daughter of the late j. War
rem Bailey both of Montpelier.
In st. Johnsbury, Oct. %, Auburn II. Taylor and
Emma g. Miles.
In st. Adams Nov. 3. Henry H. Garvin and Mrs.
Lavina Frost both of St Adams.
In Topsham, Oct 26, Dorman 4. Magoon of Corinth
and Rosa Ii. Minard of Topsham.
In West Randolph, Oct. %, Herbert E. Flint and
Carrie b. Guptil, both of West Randolph
In Warren, Nov. |, by Rev c. H. Smith, James
Mclaughlin of Fayston, and Hattie X. Austin of
Waitsfied
In St Johnsbury, Oct. %, by Rev. Henry W. Jones'
Robert ID. Harlow and Martha A. Hill, both of St.
Johnsbury.
In Waterbury, Nov. l., by Rev, s. II. Wheeler,
Charles w. Pike and Mary A. Challes, both of
Waterbury.
In Tuckerton. N j.. Oct 90 by Rev. l.. o. Man
chester, T. +. Shourds of Tuckerton, and L. Dora
Hancock of Worcester, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
4eatbs

In Barre. Oct. 26, Fidelia Lippet SIS.
In West Randolph Oct 2, Isaac Nichols, SO.
In st. Adams. Oct 81, Mrs Jane Wechman, 49,
In Danvile, oct. 30 Mrs. Lydia Stearns, about 92.
In Escanaba, Mich, Sept 80, Asa b. Dodge, for
mery of Barre VT, So
In Haverhill. Mass, Oct. %, Robert Vose of
the late NJ O. Luce and grandson of Aanson Luce of
Montpelier, year and months
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05


Trough on Rats clears out Rats, Mice.
Fifteen cents.
"Rough on Corns " for Corns, Bunions.
Fifteen cents.
Thin people. "Wells' Health Remover "
restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia,
etc. 81.
Trough on Toothache," instant relief.
Fifteen cents.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity, don't fail to try Wells Health
Reviewer
Buchu-paiba;" great kidney and urinary
cure.
Flies, reaches, ants. bed-bugs, rats, MICE
cleared out by Rough on Rats" Fifteen
cents.
"Rough on Coughs" troches, fifteen
cents; liquid twenty-five cents.
For children, slow in development, puny
and delicate, use Wells Health Remover"
"Rough on Dentist" Tooth Powder. Try
it. Fifteen cents.
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual
Debility cured by "Wells' Health Re-
newer" 81.
| Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feverish-
| ness, worms, constipation; tasteless. Twen-
| ty-fve cents.
| Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured by " Buchu-paiba." ST.
| Night sweats, fever chils, malaria, dyspep-
| STA, cured by Wells Health Reviewer
My husband (writes LADY, is three times
the man since using Wells Health Re-
newer"
I
| nervous, use Wells Health Remover" 81.
| Prevalence of Kidney complaint in Amer
| lea; Buchu-paiba" is quick, complete
| cure 81
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05

hard to get up faith That was the reason
why Rev. A. G. Hume of indianapolis pre-
ferred to test Athlophoros in about the Sc
verest case he could find before he pro-
nounced upon its merits. He writes "The
case was rheumatism Of twenty years
standing. The patient could not walk ex-
cept with two canes or by pushing chair
before him. In q short time after taking
Athlophoros he could walk without canes
or the chair"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05

CONSUMPTION CuRED-An old physician,
retired from practice, having had placed in
formula of u simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure Of consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma and all throat
and lung affections, also a positive and rad
ical cure for nervous debility and all ner-
vous complaints, after having tested its Won
has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and a desire to relieve human suffering,
will send, free of charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, in German, French or English,
with full directions for preparing and using
naming this paper, w. A. Noyes, 149 Pow
er's Block, Rochester n. Y.