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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-13
Dr.. B. e.. MILLER

Would respectfully announce to the scl, aud al
licted far and near. that he treats difficult cases
ot all kinds, acute aud chronic. tmldwiiery and
surgery excepted. Tive ~ years practical ex-
pcrience. Differing with all others IN plans Of
treatment; making marvellous cures where others
| failed to give relief; makes specially Of
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-13
University Of VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTUHES tn'nt
weuklll bcgip-Sth July. 1SSii aud end Sih Ntptcm
her iIavc proved Of sigu1l usr.-1st. 20 students
who d. sgcn to pursue their studies at this or oih'l
Law schools; Cd tn those VIII" propose 10 read
privately: RnA 81. TO prac itiuutra who have not
bad the advantage uf systematic instruction. tnI
circular al,p'y tp o University Of Na.N to IouN
Il MIgrr Prof tom. aud stat. LsW. mi dwln
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31

thought probable that all fit nomina-
tions will be confirmed, if made for po-
litical reasons. If the spirit of the
third resolution should be fully carried
out, then where an official has been
suspended upon charges affecting his
official or personal character the senate
would reject the nomination of his sue
cessor, unless the nature of the charges
was revealed; but if any senator should
state upon knowledge that there were no
such charges againsta suspended official,
then the "papers - would not be deemed
necessary as prerequisite for confirma-
ton. The narrow majority by which
the resolution was passed makes it I'M
certain if any fit nomination will be re-
jected, even in the absence of papers.
AT least Mr.. Hoar and several other re-
publican senators appear to regard the
third resolution as one to be accepted
in Pickwickian sense.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31

report concludes with recognition of
the improved conditions of the indus
trial situation. 1t says; I" 1t has been
clearly shown that the depressions of
the past in the manufacturing nations
of the world have been nearly or quite
contemporaneous in their occurrence.
AS to the severity of the present indus
trial depression and its duration, it can
safely be asserted that the depression
commenced early in 1882 and has con-
tinued until the present time. From
the time the agents of the bureau en-
tered the field in prosecuting their in
vestigatons to the time they left it, a
period of five or six months, there has
been marked change in the condition
of business. AT the present time
March, 1866 the effects of the depres-
sion are wearing away, and all the indi-
cations are that prosperity is slowly,
gradually, but safely returning" All
this is very encouraging; but the ex-
pected business revival may be delayed
by a continuance of the labor troubles.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31

THE annual report of the civil serv-
ice commission, after detailing the gen.
eral work of the board and stating that
political assessments have been in a
considerable measure suppressed, those
administering the government have
been much less taxed by oflice-seekers
than formerly, and partisan activity in
the departments has much declined,
says: I" Under all circumstances and in
every part of its work the commission
has had the cordial and answering
support of the President and his cab
met" Harper'S Weekly is also making
labored efforts to justify the course of
the President in the making of remov-
ais and appointments; and other mug
wump papers are equally Jealous in
their defence of the Presidents con-
duct. All of the mugwump journals
profess great regard for civil service re-
form principles. Here is the Grill
Service Record, a monthly paper pro-
Tossing to be conducted solely in the
interests of civil service reform, COM
mending the Presidents course in all
respects, and even going so far as to
justify his refusal to send the senate
the papers in the cases of suspended
officers. AS the President has virtually
admitted that he has made removals for
partisan reasons, it may well be asked:
What kind of "reformers - are they
who profess to see nothing in his course
inconsistent with civil service reform
principles? Further comment does not
seem needful.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31
Notes and Opinions.


THE way the Free Press plumbers
nowadays in printing the news is a eau
ton to office cats.
SENATOR EvARTs agrees with SEN
ator Hoar that it would be better to re-
peal the tenure -of-oilice act.
If the sworn testimony of DR.. j. w.
Rogers is true, Encouragement Gar
land is not fit man to hold any office
of public trust under an honest Presi-
dent. Sun.
GOVERNOR HILL of New York gets
much praise for his stand in favor of
the annulment of the Broadway rail-
way charter, which was obtained by
bribery and fraud.
Now suppose the wives of the Knights
of Labor were to strike for fewer hours
of labor and more wages. Their hus-
bands would either have to grant the
demand or take their meals at restau-
rant, to say nothing of sowing on their
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31

BESIDES the department papers de-
bate, the senate has discussed Mr.. Lo-
gan's bill for an increase of the army,
and passed the homestead presumption
bill In the house the Indian appro-
priation bill has been passed. A bill
has been introduced proposing an ar
bitration commission in case of labor
strikes. Also bill proposing a con-
stitutional amendment prohibiting po-
lygamy. The President transmitted to
congress the third annual report of the
civil service commission, and with it a
message commencing the usefulness of
the board and asking that congress give
to it its liberal care and protection. A
bill has been introduced to establish
department of public health. Senator
Hoar has introduced a bill providing
for inquests under national authority,
it having special application to such
occurrences as the recent massacre of
negroes in Mississippi. The Blair edu-
cation bill has been recalled from the
education committee and referred TO
the committee ON labor. The friends
of the bill regard this as a point gained.
The house labor committee will press
the bill to settle labor troubles by arbi-
tratiOn
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31

attach no serious associations to its old
time meaning. But attempts to abolish
it have met with no great encourage
ment, because while many people cele-
brate the day in far different manner
from that recommended in the guber-
Material proclamations, there are many
people who still give it reverence as a
religious occasion. The Boston Adver-
tiser has interviewed prominent clergy
men on the subject and elected the
following expressions:
THE day, as now Observed subserves no
use whatever. -PhWipS Brooks.
I AM very conservative in my views and
rather inclined to maintain that which has
come to us by long custom and uses.-ProG
Thompson, Hartford Theological Seminary.
LAM opposed to abolishing Fast day, for
I consider it peculiarly available for the
discussion of politico-religious questions
Rev. Dr. Munger, United Church, New Hduen.
IsrNcERELY hope that the custom will not
be abolished, for I believe that these days
seJ updIb lOI IelBlOuS uHOuBHb are DeneH-
cial even though they are abused.--Episco-
pal Bishop Paddock
THE best thing is to raise Fast day to its
former position as day of religious observ-
ance, but even as it exists at present it
would be best to retain it-ReU. DR.. Miner,
UniyerSalist, Of Boston.
THE day, in my opinion, has degenerated
great deal, and something must be done
either to abolish it or else so to legislate as
to give it a religious aspect.-Professor Rid
die, Hartford Theological Seminary.
FAST DAY has become a farce. / do not
think it worth keeping, and it had better be
dropped l have not felt like attacking it,
deemng it better to " let the old cat die, ;"
as the children say of the swing.-C. a. Bar
toll, DID,, Of Boston.
THINK it almost entirely a question of
time and place as to whether Fast day
should be given up For my part, / should
dislike to lose the opportunity of preaching
on Fast day.-ReU. Or. Thomas Hill, err
President Of HdrUdrd.
AS far as a change in the observance of
the day is concerned, while / have no OBJ
jections to people being as religious as they
desire, still / object to fasting; l don't be-
lieve in it or the underlying principles of its
foundation. Such is my opinion of the day.
in a word.-Rec. Minot Sdrdge, Unitarian.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31
Fast Day.

They are discussing in Massachu-
sets a proposition to abolish Fast dav.
and even the clergy are divided on the
question. Probably the Fast day has
become day of feasting and enjoy
ment to a good many people who
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-31


from certain Misrepresentation There
may be another side of the story,
but eventually the whole truth must
come out.
WHAT then do we want? The capt.
talist is at his wits end as well as the
laborer. Shall we accept some insane
theory, and seek to upturn the deep
foundations of society. What we want
is Just laocs .faittully executed. Wealth
should not be permitted TO rob and OPP
press, nor should laborers, whether few
or many, be permitted to trample on
freedom and Justice. Remove abuses
and legitimate business will take care
of itself.-ProtesSor ErereSt.
THE Woodstock Standard has no
warrant whatever for its statement that
the WATCHMAN virtually approves
of Tierney's assault upon Maloney.
The WATCIIMAN merely treated the
affair as the natural outcome of the
baser sort of journalism of which the
Richford Gazette is notorious example:
but it does not approve of redressing
real or fancied grievances by any such
method as Tierney employed The
Standard is old enough to get well over
its propensity for laundering.
THE mugwump Boston Herald says:
"The New York Tribune does Senator
Edmunds real service in elaboratelv
defending him from the intimation of
the Aduertiser that he RETAINED from
speaking for Mr.. Blaine in 1884 only
because the republican national COM
mittee decided that it would be mex
pedient for him to do so on account
of his unfavorable opinion of Mr..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24
| For the SIFTER.l
Another BrattlebOrO Caucus.


But this was horse of another color.
The Estey shops were turned out in
full force and came in like conquering
heroes sure of victory. But this well
but up scheme did not work, for this
time the people of Brattleboro-the
merchants, mechanics and farmers
decided to take hand in the little
game themselves, and the demagogues
and caucus-packers went to the wall.
About 800 voters took part, and q full
delegation of fifteen was elected in IA
vor of Edgar w. Stoddard and A. N.
Swain for Senators-Most of them by
reclamation or by large majorities on a
ballot. The delegates were instructed
by q unanimous cote, "to support no
man for State Senator who was not
openly and earnestly in favor of the re-
election of Senator Edmnuds." 1t was
Esteys' shops against all the rest of the
town, practically, for the opposition
ticket did not get dozen votes outside
these shops. 1t was an attempt to mass
the employees of \ single firm in secret
and ,olid array to overslaugh the whole
town outside. 1t is amazing that free
men should consent to forego their hon
est, individual convictions and rights in
this way, and play into the hands of
men they despise. Still the bread and
butter arguement is hard one to get
over. Will keep my eyes open and re-
port again later. A Spectator.
Brattleboro, June 81, 1886.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24

whatever. On the question of refer
ance, friends and enemies of the bill
voted ON both sides according to their
individual judgement, and we think
Senator Edmunds acted wisely in try
ing to get the bill into the hands of his
colleague, Senator morrill,, than whom
the farmers of Vermont and the coun-
try have no safer and more active friend
in the whole Senate. The fact is, n
more vile and demagogicsl SANDER new
er uttered against two active and faith
full friends of the people than this
which the Smith ring papers have put
forth against Senator Edmunds and
Morrill,, and all for mere political effect.
The farmers ought not to give ear to
such vile bosh. Farmers, stand by your
friends who are standing by you, and
don't be fooled into helping the ring
and the monopolists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24
There's many a slip
Between cup and lip.
As "Jock" doth realize;
Be as good as you can,
There's always a Mann
Ready to punch out your eyes

At the Fuller reception in Brattle-
boro last week the Phoenix reports Col.
Hooker as saying "that the foundation
for Col. Fuller's success was laid in the
Brattleboro caucus" Indeed! An d
that caucus was put up job, and sent
q packed delegation. There is another
exhibition of cheek for you. From the
best information we can get it seems
that not one fifth of the voters of Brat
tleboro believe Fuller is qualified for
the position. In business letter re-
ceived at this office, from Brattleboro,
last Thursday the writer adds, in a
postscript: "When we first heard that
Fuller was nominated we were horri-
fed, then mortified; and to day nine
tenths of our business men look as if
they would like to hire somebody to
kick them through the bridge into New
Hampshire"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24

1t is reported that the Reformcr
which is Lewis home organ, is about
to print 4 large extra edition with II life
size portrait of the renowned Levi as q
frontispiecc, and giving a glowing &C
count how the aforesaid Levi rose iron
humble circumstances TO the dizzy
hight he now occupies, until, to use his
own language, he has become one OF
the first men in the State, "whom the
people delight to honor" We advise
our readers to secure an advance copy
of the extra Reformer, and read ever!
word of the glowing biography. And
they can depend upon the truth of eve
ry statement it contains, for Levi has
written it all himself, and who should
know if he don't. That mans retiring,
shrinking modesty will be the death of
him one of these days, sure. OF course,
the biography will be literally interlar-
ded with his original poetry, including
a reprint of "the battle of Keys's
Farm" ending thus:
clad been wounded awful bad,
Had been smashe d all in jelly,
Had fallen upon q stone
And punched his little belly"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24
Unlimited Cheek!

While Col. Hooker is credited with
having made bright and effective
speech in nominating Fuller, Lo Mar
tin, it is admitted Oh all hands, was the
clown of the convention. But he was
suppressed early. If "Lo" is anything
to speak of, he is demagogue through
and through, and his ruling passion
came to the front on this occasion. He
hardly waited for President Plumley
to finish his opening speech before he
bounced into the ring and did what,
reader? You'll never guess to-day
of your death, and so we'll tell you off
hand. This Smith ring, caucus-pack-
ing, free pass-carrier, offered a resolu-
ton in favor of "on efectice railroad
commission" Do you wonder that for
a moment the breath was knocked out
of the entire convention? But only for
moment and then one after another
they began with one accord to pile in
and sit down Oh poor do" in way that
was positively wicked. "Cruelty to
animals was nothing to it. Col. John
B. Mead first got in on him, followed
in quick succession by Parker of Roy
alton, Col. Walker of Rutland and
others; announcing that they, the old
friends of railroad commission, who
had been fighting for it while Martin
and all other Smith ringsters were do
ing their utmost to kill it, didn't pro-
pose to be piloted in this matter by The
Central Vermont railroad and its paid
attornies. Col. Pingree-a brother of
the finally snubbed poor Lo
out entirely with the remark that ''the
ex-speaker having had and improved
his opportunity to air himself, the con-
vention had now better dismiss the cir
Gus and proceed to business" I'M
mense applause followed, and the clown
was promptly dismissed. The clap-trap
resolution, instead of being acted upon
at once, as Martin desired, was referred
to the committee of resolutions where
it belonged.
Nobody bnt Martin, in face of all his
past record and present alliances,
would have had the impudence for this
Transparent piece of humbuggery. One
delegate shouted, "why blast his impu-
dence, he's got cheek enough for Sec
ond row of teeth!" And this was the
universal opinion.
1t turns out just as the SITTER pre-
dicted. Gov. Smith has seen the hand.
writing on the wall. He knows the
people will have a railroad commission
and so he cunningly turns square round
drops his outward opposition, and is
trying to put himself in the lead in its
favor in hopes so to control it. He
means first to have the bill emasculatet
of all vigor, and then he means to die
tate who shall be the commissioners
And this dodge at the convention wa
his work. He set his little fellows t.
feel around before he appears in person
1t is all transparent humbug; but TIN
people should keep their eyes open ant
especially the farmers, otherwise Smitl
will gain by his cunning what he cam
accomplish openly. We say again
don't send any ringster or free pass ri
der TO the legislature, for he will be
tray you and vote for Smith ever
time. Keep your eyes open.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24
A packed delegation.

Col. Fullers friends came into the
caucus last Saturday afternoon with a
ticket of eight names which had been
made up beforehand, and which, under
the lead of their spokesman, they pur-
posed to compel the caucus to vote on
all at one time, and they strongly OPP
posed a motion to elect delegates one
by one as nominated, as has been the
usual custom in our caucuses. and
which is the only method to assure pop
ular expression and fair play. The Full
Ter tickets had already been printed, APP
parently in the candidates own Office,
with the full eight names on each; a
large majority of the men who brought
and cast them were his employees, and
the declared purpose of his supporters
was to compel the caucus to take the
whole list at ono dose. The majority
were compelled, or thought best, to
yield this point at the start, but before
the caucus was through Mr.. Martin
frankly acknowledged that it was a
estate which they were pntting
through. If delegation elected by
such methods was not "packed" dele
CATION, we humbly ask to be informed
as to what would constitute one.-Phn-
nix.
And yet the Phoenix chccrfully gives
Fuller its support. That is its privil-
eye, but Wen be drawn and quartered
before he, or any other man who will
pack caucus or suffer it to be done for
him, shall receive our support.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-06-24
The County Convention!
A good days wOrk-Swaln and Stod-
dard for Senators -Jock Eddy
got left-A Good ticket
throughout.

The county convention held ut New
fame on Tuesday was largely attended
and was very harmonious assembly.
1t organized in the forenoon with c.
b. Eddy of Bellows Falls as president
and b. ID. Harris of Brattlcboro and
VIM Harris of Windham rs yice-Pres-
idents; A. N. Swain of Bellows Falls
and 0. l.. French of Brattleboro, Sec
retaries. Committee on resolutions: j.
NJ. Tyler of Bratilcboro, Geo. A.
Weston of Rockingham, Geo. S. Eos
ter of Putney, "A. T.. Cudworth of Lon
donderry and Rev. l.. S. Morse Of
Wardsboro. This committee reported
resolutions strongly commenting Sena-
tor Edmunds and pronouncing it the
duty of the convention to nominate no
man for Senator who was not outspo-
ken in his favor; reaflirming the plat
form laid down by the State conven-
ton with the exception of the railroad
commission clause, which they decided
ly strengthened, all of which was a.
doptcd by the convention. The old
county committee board was reelected.
AT the afternoon session A. n. Swain,
editor of the Bellows Falls Times and
Edgar w. Stoddard of Brattleboro
We're nominated for the State Senate,
the first by reclamation. For county
Judges the present incumbents, r. w.
Clark of Brattleboro and l.. S. Wal
ker of Grafton were renominated,
without opposition, as was J. Henry
Kidder of Wilmington for Sheriff. For
States Attorney j. G. Eddy of Brat
tleboro was nominated and elected, rira
cOce, and the chairman was on the point
of declaring it when a delegate from
the south part of the county arose and
nominated Hosea Mann, Jr., of Will
mington. A ballot was ordered and
Notwithstanding Mr.. Mann said it was
without his authority and that he Sec
onded the nomination of Mr.. Eddy, q
ballot resulted in the choice of Mr..
Mann by an overwhelming majority.
Geo S. Foster of Putney carried of
the honors of High Bailiff. For Pro-
bate Judges, Royal Tyler for the MARI
bOro district was renominated and for
the Westminster district l.. NJ. Reed
of Bellows Falls, 90 to 10 for Judge
Stoddard.
The work of the convention was
very satisfactory. The ticket is very
excellent one. The nominees for SEN
ators, about which the most interest
was felt, are both out and out Ed
munds men, and favor an effective rail-
road commission bill, from conviction,
not as a political necessity. Both are
men of ability and strict integrity, and
will represent the people.