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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

JOHN BRIGHT says in writing to Deputy Pas.
sy of the French assembly: 81 cannot help
thinking that Europe is marching toward some
great catastrophe Of crushing weight. The
military system cannot indefinitely be support
ed with patience, and the populations, driven to
despair, may possibly before long sweep away
the royalties and pretended statesmen who gov
ern in their Names With half dozen nations
on the verge of bankruptcy, in condition of fl
nancal chaos like that which preceded the
French revolution, Mr. Bright's prophecy is
likely to bs fulfilled.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

THE Pennsylvania Republicans did Wednes-
day what no one outside the state would have
believed in advance they could be SO foohsh as
to do, and at the order of the house OF Cameron
nominated Camerons lieutenant, M 5 Quay
for state treasurer. The Philadelphia Press
made strong fight against this edict OF boss
ism, but it amounted to very little IN the con-
yentiOn where Quay received l96 l-Z Yotes out
of l24 in ALL The Press predicts that the nom
inaton will especially touch the fuse OF per-
sonal explosion which will silence every re
publican advocate. Every Democratic stump
and newspaper will ring with the echoes OF the
riot bribery and the pardon board. And what
is still more important, such campaign VIII
inevitably lift the lid from the administration
OF the treasury ITSELF and uncover secrets De-
fore which Republicans will stand dumb Col
Quay was member of the board of pardons
that In 1881 relieved from punishment Mr.
Kemble, an ex state treasurer and political
boss, who had been convicted by jury OF
bribing the legislature to pass the bill giving
the Pennsylvania railroad $4,oc0,GO0 as indem-
nity for the loss incurred IN the Plttsburg riots.
The otiense was fragrant and proved beyond
doubt, and the pardon was simply inexcusaDle
on any public ground, and was attributed at
the time to the absolute necessity which the
Republican manpulators were under OF pre-
venting Kemble from uncovering the history OF
the tremendous robberies Of the state treasury,
to which the Press alludes. 1t is asserted that
the Democratic leaders now haye this story in
their hands backed with documentary proof.
and if it is used as campaign ammunition IT will
work fearful havoc among the Republican
| leaders. On the other hand it is widely sus-
pscted that the Democratic management in the
state is only an annex Of Camerons and his
| gang Of scoundrels, and that it can be trusted
| TO play into their hands whenever necessary.
This is at least true Of one faction Of the Penn
sylvania Democracy. Quay's first and hardest
work sircc his nomination is now being deyot-
ed to controlling or influencing the Democratic
nomination and campaign management. IL Is
probably impossible for him TO suppress the
charges against him, because they are now so
widely known, but he can deprive them OF con-
siderable of their direcnass ard momentum,
and he may induce the Democrats to make
some weak and hopeless nomins on. Ihe
independent Republicans of the state VINO
achieved the victory of 1882 over the machine
in elccting Pattiscn, and who last year fell
hack into the ranks under the miasma OF
Blaineism, find their power for good largely
gone. Their subsection to Cameron has given
him an opportunity to choke out all organized
strength on their part.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

LORD SALISBURY made the first statement oil
the policy Of his administration before the
British house Of lords Monday afternoon. Ii
is q square abandonment OF the position whicn
be took in the inpetuous speeches in which he
denounced Gladstone so impetuously few
months ago, and declared that the surrender TO
Russs's demsnds had made permanent peace
impossible. He now says, $50 far as have an
opportunity Of judging, the negotiations be-
tween Russia and England have beep conduct
ed with an earnest desire to arrive at an sde-
quste settlement" He proclaims tnat tne
matters are nearing an end with regard TO the
Afghan and Egyptian questions alike, SO that
10 disturbanoe can be admbted.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
THE managers of the Ohio Republican can.

THE managers of the Ohio Republican can
vass have called upon the Federal office holders
paign contributions. or course the responses
are few. But what a howl there will be over
the "hypocrisy" of this administration on the
civil service reform question when the office
holders who do contribute are removed. The
common Republican conception of civil service
vine right to every office in the county. The
next step, to claim the right of levying assess
ments, is very easy. And it will be very sinful
for Democratic administration to interfere.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

RICARDO BEcERRA, the Colombian minister
at Washington has written letter giving quite
a favorable view of the rebellion in his country
and expressing his belief that among the rebels
are many of the nighest-minded patriots Of
the country. He thinks that in desire for a
wide suffrage and broad political unior, the
United States Of Colombia is in the position of
our colonies at the close of the revolution of
l776, and he looks to see in the South Amerl-
can republic an attempt to reconcile strong state
government with stable federal union.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

JUDGE THoMAN, the Democratic member of
the civil service commission, las sized up the
opposition to the reforms as accurately as any
one. 1.-The objection to the civil service rules"
he says, "comes from politicians whose occupa-
ton has been to find employment for political
workers in their congressional districts-men
whom the politicians themselves would not en-
ploy as office-sweepers." The occupation Of
the office-brokers is gone, and "the public busi-
ness is rapidly getting into the hands Of capable,
INTELLIGENT men,"
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

THE trial of Louis Rlel, the Manitoban rebel !,
Is set for July Is. VIM MacDougall has been
engaged to defend him. This is the same gen.
tleman who was appointed governor of Manito-
ba in 1870, and was driven out Of the country
during the Red River rebellion by Rlel. The
circumstance is seized upon by the government
organs to attempt to draw party lines upon the
trial. But Riel shows poor material for any
party to make hero out of. He is whining
now that he wasn't responsible for the rebellion
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
She Refor"1er.
q. 81. DAVENPORT q CO.. Pre- Rt's

Ths RxyoRxHa q issued In ave different Jranohss
n editions-TEn BRATTLEBozo RBrohH ~, gteA
s-ths BEHSIEoToN RrroHNya, devote 4 10 Ben'
Sens.en county news, issusd at o'c sock ?. n
5vsfy Friday, al Benningteni the FHAf KILN CouH
Ssws, isausd At Greenfield every Frt ~ al p. mi
De WlNpHAN COUNTY RSroHxss e ,sunty editionl
AtsA all the tlSsrtAnt Eratteeore avs, putlished
d D. M, ana ~. wMpHAn Couf rx REFoRAER
6eeI edition, oontaining oonsidera' y extra Bratte
boro news and gossip, which !. ready at s ?. N,
fr.day. and mailed TO suOscrtf ora ct distance
) EuSsoyibers nay have which Ivez of these they
rFsfer, and viii be changed rom one edition 70
Esothsr Il notice IA scot to the central ofsse
M Bsarr1ssosc Rrre, kxER, State Edition, Il
sAs oomprtcxt newspaper IN Vermont. Subscrio
~ to either Of onr kcr ditions msy have thts IN
Spsrs fss. scntaiEinG bstantially the additional
&sws ct 7<s year. &
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

THE convention Of representatives OF agrcui-
al colleges and experimental stations began at
Washington last Wednesday. There are be-
between so and 60 delegates, representing all the
leading agricultural colleges and experimental
stations of the United States. Coniinisslohet
Coleman, who was made chairman, dehFered
an allie and thoughtful address, developlng DIS
idea of what his department should pe ana 90,
to achieve the largest spractleal usefulness to
the agricultural interests of the country. The
fundamental idea is to arrest the tendency
shown by statistics towards gradual diminu-
ton in the quantity of crops, while the soil is
| at the same time being exhausted of fertility.
| He admitted that our agricultural colleges.with
their magnificent endowment of lands, are not
fulfilling their purposes, and argued that their
chief opportunity for good now lies in expert
mental work. On the college farms should be
tested every variety of fruit, cereals, timber
trees, and even domestic animals, and those
found in all respects adapted to the loc id'y
should be disseminated by the college TINS
ore college farm would be trying experiments
| for hundreds Or thousands of farmers, WHO
could enjoy the benefits and not sutf.r the lo,s-
es in money labor and time of making the tests
for themselves He proftred tie services OF
the department in obtaining from abroad seeds
and plants Of any product we are now in port
ing whenever tie faculty of any &C eg wished
to test the cultivation of the plant in lhia eoan-
try. He could see the necessity for great ma
ii1nal experimental farm also, which be would
have established near the capital, and, if be
might 90 farther, he would establish upon it
permanent rational or worlds exposition, where
the products of this and other nations might be
exhibited side by side. Mr.. Colman proves
himself to be the first man who has held this
office who has any idea Of its opportunities.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

The New York Sun declares that if Presi-
dent Cleveland persists in bis present course OF
fulfilling his and his parties promises on the
subject of civil service reform "Ohio will go
about 10000 Republican in October and New
York from 100000 to 100000 in November. The
bottom will then bs out" The Sun which sup
ported Ben Butler lives in painful anxiety lest
the administration should not dishonor itself.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

IL you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite. general teoiiity, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, lesdscbe, or
any disease OF q billions rsturt, W All means
procure bottle Of Electric Biiters- You WI
be surprised to see the rapid improvs sment that
will follow; YOU will be inspired vi,h new life;
strength and activity will returnl' pain and
misery viii cease, and hencesorth you will re-
joice in the praise Of Electric BItteis: Sold At
fItfy cents bottle by Henry A ChtPin-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

THE subordinates of the internal revenue
office at Albany, N Y, show the usual Office
holders patriotic conception of civil service re-
form. Mr. Hess, the new collector, requested
some of them to remain in place for short
time until he and his chosen subordnates had
become familiar with the routine o. the office.
They refused unless they we're guaranteed en-
ployment for six months. s."s
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

JrDoE POWERS follows ex.Gov Proctor and
Congressman Stewart in denying the newspap-
er report of few weeks ago that he aspired to
Edmunds seat. He declares to Boston Rec.
ord reporter, that he never dreamed OF such a
thing. Gov Smith and Judge Poland have not
however, yet taken the pains to deny that they
have had such an idea.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
Ex. Gsy Hendee the present National ba,

examiner says that he is not one Of those Fed
eral officials who expects to hold his place. He
says that he believes that If the Republicans
come into power in 1888 they will not leave
single Democrat in a Federal place; that he is
ready to 60 out any time that notice is given
good Democrat wants and can get bis place, he
will prefer to go out without protest, and not
wait for charges.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

"THE INDEPENDENT" the long expected new
Democratic paper at Burlington, has made its
appearance, and is a very clean and worthy
sheet alike in tone and typographical appear
ance. G. Alger is its editor, and Chittenden
county ought to afford him good field to build
up vigorous and influential journal. The
REL oRMER cordially wishes him success.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
Edwin Booths Retirement from the stage

To the crest regret OF HE admirers, kr Booih
iteraies his determination Of permanently retiring
from the stage at the end Of the pre-eRt season.
We believe, however, tha; when this great TRACE
dian has thoroughly tested the virtues Of DIR X g
Flower Nerve Piil-, and found in them the relief
from nervous ration and de ei,iiy which always
follows their use, he will reeonsiser his announce
ment, and the plsy -goiIg people Of Auerica will
enjoy his superb performances feI fosne years %
some.-ady. f-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

COLLECTOR HEDpEN begins his administra-
ton of the New York custom house in way
which answers the purpose of the administra.
ton in appointing him. He has re-appointed
all the old deputies, mine in number, and as
sured them that they need have no anxiety
about their places so long as they are faithful!
to their duties.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

GEN LoNGsTREET is trying to write down
Stonewall Jackson. He says of him in the Ju
ly Century that "Jackson was very skilful
man against such men as Shields, Banks and
Fremont, but when pitted against the best of
the Federal commanders he did not appear SO
WE'LL" Longstreet invites unkind comparisons
when he delivers himself of such nonsense as
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
The Produce swindler. founi Guilty..

Henry w Colsou, osma W Roper and
James W Harris wh) we're convicted for con-
spiracy to defrsud the public by doing pre-
tended commission business at Someryille,
Mass, were fonnd guilty on the superior erimi-
nal court at Cambridge last week Thursday.
Sentence was deferred, exceptions having been
fled to the rulings of the court.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

GEN GRANT has seemingly passed the crisis
of last week in his case. He says he has been
growing steadily stronger this week, and he is
in much better spirits and has added considera-
BILE to bis memoirs this week, working four
hours one day.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

MORE than two thirds of the Republican
chiefs of divisions in the post-ofice department
still hold ther places. But the Republicans
are deeply grieved over the violation OF civil
service reform involved in removing the other
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

JuNEs' fire losses are placed at $6, 100000.
The average for ten years past, omitting ihe
exceptional destruction at st John, N Il, in
1877, has been 90, 100000.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

THIS weeks Democratic appointments in
Vermont include T Hoxe Hall, Esq. and X A
Paul for postmas ters at Pownal and East Berk-
shire respectiyely.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Tna RyTosxxA II now the leading country
,yseh,y in New England. Ne ether weekly news
wsper uuc onn ectod with daily kae 20 large cir
3pfssion within oue.third. Nor Is there paper In
"a United States whose circulation in its hom"
{sld IL 30 nearly universal % the WINDnAn CouN-
&YRBroaxER's. It averages one IN six OF the popu-
&ttSp in one in nine Of tie population
S Windham county a. . whole. In the county and
ler.itory Immediately adjoining on the north east
"a papers combined which are published in the
S>Is territory.
Advertising orders may include the Bennington
sY the State edition u advance Of 50 ls per cab
n the above ratesi the Greenfield vt an ad
sexee Of 80 per ssR; and oil four st ~ advance Of
~ psr cent.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
Advertisement for Building
Proposals.

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 90, 1885.
The undersigned, commissioners appointed under
an act of the legislature entitled IAN act for the
erection of building for the use OF the State Ii
brary and other like purposer," aud approved No
yember q, 1884, to which act reference is hereby
made, invite sealed proposals for the erection Of
said building according to plans and specifications
therefor made by Joseph II and William Rich
ards, architects. Proposals will include the fur
nishing of materials. The plans and specifications
can be secn ct the office of the architects ~ Court
street. BOSTON, until and including Joly9 1888, and
al the office of Pitbia X Huse, In Montpelier, from
July TO- 1885, to July 90 1885, on which last named
day, at o'clock p m, the proposals VII De opened
at The Pavilion Hotel, Montpelier. The Commis-
sioners reserve the right to reject any Or ell propos
ais as they deem advisable for the interest OF the
state PROPOSALS to be directed to "H Huse, for
commissioners, Montpelier, Vermont"
eANsEL PIyGRBB,
EJ 0RNsBBB,
JUSTIN S MORRILL,,
HH POWERS, iConmissioners.
REDFIKLD PROcroR,
JL T.. WARDS,
HA HUsE, %wszw
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

ENTERED AT THE PosT-OFFICE IN BRATTLE-
BoRO FOR TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE MAILS
AS SECoND-CLAsS MATTER.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

DR. Seth Arnold's Soothing and Quistins Cord ial
for children. RecomInendsd BY moihsrs and nnrsst-
2scs-scs.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

The circulation Of The Reformey last % eek
{ to carious editions ras 1924.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Ir is predicted that Postmaster Villas will in
his next annual report reccommenda universal
postage of one cent for letters and newspapers.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
GRAg.Ts STATE MOWERS.

7 have for sale two good seecpd- hand Moving
Machines which will seii cheap; also viii furnish
new machines cheap 90 they es' be bouen, o.
the manufacturers. sn a;so agent ior stsne
to, n. w. DJSkLEE'
West Bratt' eborc, vt.-tffs
VNHg ST TIE NORMAL SCHOOL at Rss dolph,
u vermont. The fail term will begin Aus"7s
s5s4sss. aend for 8 circular.
fieo4wn bDWABD C0NAST, pTnesPai.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

WIN. L. BENIS, House and sign
w Painter. Ornamental Painting, FrescolIg,
Graining Kalsominng, Paper Hanging, etc.
RrufflphnrA VT
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

JAMES ~. TYLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
% Bratt eboro, VT,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
BUSINESS CARDS.

Tames COnland. Nj. D., Physician and
J Surgeon, Bratteboro, Vt. Office in Crosby
Block, opposite Telephone Exchange. Residence
Nrs Kirkand's, Walnut st. Office hours from to
Q A. M, l to 2. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
CONNECTICUT PATENTs.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date October 27, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger X Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Ashworth, Charles, Grosvenordale, re- volving sweeping attachment for spin ming mules.
 Booth, A. T., Meriden, turning ma chine.
 Bowman, J. E., Norwich, knob at tachment.
 Clark, F. A. Milford, making specta cle temples.
 Ford, William, Birmingham, combin. ! ation square and guage.
 Hotchkiss, $. M. Hartford, manufac. ture of barrel bodies from pulp. Huntley, Perry, Bridgeport, system of communication with divers.
 Johnson, NJ. C., Hartford, twist drill Kenna, T. M., New Haven, last pulley
 Long, C.. S., Hartford, manufacture ol | barrels.
 Lyon, Wallace, Bridgeport, bicycle.
 Moore, Ct. H., Norwich, Altering ap paratus.
 Munger, George, East River, schooI desk
 Palmer, I. E., Middletown, hitcline dev1ce.
 Platt, I. G., Waterbury, device for at. taching buttons to fabrics Q pats. Raub, J. L., New London, target trap
 Rosenberg, $. H., New Haven, ma chine for shaping corsets.
 Spruce, James, and X. NJ Comstock, Waterbury, pail ear.
 Stiles, NC, Middletown, power press
 Tanner, N. A., New Haven, clamp fo1 roller skates
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
REPORT 0FN K.GG q CONVENTION.

The Centennial temperance conven- tion held by the New York Conference temperance society in the Methodist church, Lakeyille, Conn, Monday and Tuesday, October 19 and 20, was a grand success in every sense.
 Rev c. R. North of Newburg deliver ed an address on Monday evening which will be remembered as one of the most effective temperance addresses ever de- livered in this county. His arraignment of the liquor traffic as the most destruc- tive evil in the nation was proven be- yond the shadow of doubt, and that it therefore ought to be destroyed was ad- mitted by all. r..
 Revs Van Ness Trayer of Great Bar rington and Duncan MacGregor also dealt tremendous blows against the traf- fic and the drinking usages of society. Mir Trayer's address sparkled through o1t in wit and humor, with argument attached, and carried the hearts of all as if by storm. Rev Duncan MacGregor followed in speech that was remark able for originality, eloquence and ora tory. If the people of this nation could be induced to put his admirable theory into practice intemperance would soon be overthrown.
 The Revs B. F. Barlow of Canaan and William A. Mackey of Sheffield present. cd excellent papers on "The Reform Progress" and "The Present Duty of Temperance Men," ...a
 The young peoples and children's mass meeting was very enthusiastic
 The temperance school was out in full force with their new badges and charm ed the crowding audience with their songs.
 Very interesting and pertinent ad- dresses were delivered by Revs D. Phil lips of Hillsdale and J. N. Ramsey of Fishkill-on-the-H Hudson.
 This audience was also favored by two beautiful recitations very effectively ren- dered by Miss ". B. Smith of NewYork city. She was complimented with an encore in the afternoon and successfully besought in the evening to recite ''Only Sixteen, when she again captivated her audience.
 The discussions were vigorous but friendly, the attendance of delegates large, the Congregations splendid and the great good accomplished by the con- vention IS felt on every hand. s. J. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
NORFOLK.

W L. Munsill, who was severely in- iured at the Brunson lumber job q short time ago, is slowly recovering.
 Drs Bacon of Hartford and Kendle of this place removed one of MT Philemon Johnson's eyes last Tuesday. Mir John son is doing nicely.
 Grove Yale is making 100 barrels of cider a day.
 $. R. Johnson and w. I. Sparks rep resent the town in the legislature this winter.
 Miss Swathel is building q house near the Holt place.
 Quite disturbance took place at the depot Friday evening which would un- doubtedly proved serious but for the interference of Station Agent Lawrence and his assistant, DeBell.
 Rev Dr Gage, formerly of Hartford, will preach In the Congregational church next Sunday.
 Norfolk people patronized the G. R. excursion to Hartford quite literally.