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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS.

Mr.. 7. V. Powderly, the wise
chieftain of the Knights of Labor, has
addressed the order another secret
circular, which like its predecessor
promptly finds its way into print.
The letter is long and strong, being
marked by plain speaking and sound
advice so characteristic of all Mr..
Powderly's communications to the Or
der and to the public.
1t used to be said of Mr.. Phillips
speeches that they always contained
"the news" So it can be said of
Mr.. Powderly's letters that they con-
tain a great deal of news about the
Knights of Labor that the outside
wUrfd would not get without them.
1t appears that upwards of four
thousand assemblies have pledged
their support to their chief as marked
out IN his celebrated letter of March
10, and this undoubtedly explains
why the labor troubles have not ex-
tended beyond the great cities of the
West and East. The assemblies of
the small cities and villages, which
are not made up of loafers or anar-
chists, are wisely following their
leader, and hence are having little or
no trouble. They could not follow
wiser chief. The assemblies of the
great cities, as in Chicago, Boston,
Milwaukee and New York, have evil
IDENTIFY set up for themselves, in en-
tire disregard of the Master Work
mans advice, and have precipitated
strikes and bycotts that have been
untimely and disastrous. These hot
headed assemblies, led by hot-head-
ed and designing men, have created
a reaction against the order which
Mr.. Powderly admits and deplores.
He clearly points out to the Knights
that ruin awaits the order if the
course pursued by the assemblies in
the great cities is continued and be-
comes the prevailing method of the
order. To head this off, and squelch
it at once and forever, is the object
of the convention to be opened al
Cleveland on the 25th inst.
There are many other points in Mr..
Powderly's letter, including a pithy
little sermon on temperance, and a
sharp notice to the politicians and
schemers that the order will not be
used in their interest so long as 7. V
PowderIy is the general Master Work.
man. Stand by Mr.. Powderly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The president has vetoed two pri-
vate pension bills. One for the in
crease of widows pension, is We
toed on the ground that the general
law would give the increase from the
date OF its passage while the special
act gives it only from a date about
two months later. The immediate
reason for the other veto is mistake
in the name of the beneficiary. In it
the president takes occasion to state
his views with regard to the subject
of special legislation by congress.
He cannot see that a congressional
committee has better facilities for
examining pension claims than the
bureau created for the purpose, and
suggests that If it has better facilities
the laws should be changed, or if il
is found that the bureau is unjust In
its action the organization should be
changed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

Governor Foraker delivered ring
ing address upon the resurrection of
Jeff. Davis in the south at the Ohio
encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic at Cleveland last week.
For two or three years the nice mag
azines patronized by L" the better
classes" have invariably contained
soothing essays about "The New
South" and it has not been respect
able to allude to the reasonable in.
surrection of 1861, except confident.
tally. The same timid sycophancy
that made rebellion possible has
again been in vogue in polite society.
Governor Foraker, however, called 6
halt on this occasion. National Trib
9I1l1
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

1t is said that the frontier disputes be-
tween Russia and China must end in war
between those countries. China has
massed $4,000 troops in Manchuria, and
they are being drilled by German officers.
With III, 100000 silver dollars in the
treasury and only 100000 in circula-
ton, Congress says "Pile 'em up at the
rate Of 30,00O,000 year" In business
this would be lunacy. What is it in gov
eminent?
Hull, p. O.. was visited the Sth inst. by
a $350,000 fire, which burned over an
area of about ten acres, rendering $50
families homeless. The new post-otfice,
which cost .$25O,000, was among the
buildings burned.
A woman buried 20 years ago at Dover,
N. H., was exhumed May 9th, TO be re-
moved to another lot, when it was found
that the body had become petriied, it be-
ing in a perfect state of preservation and
weighing 600 pounds.
In 1910 one operative working IL or IA
hours a day turned off 5000 yards of
standard sheeting year; in 1886 an OPP
erative in the same mill turns off nearly
or quite 80, 900 yards per annum. In 1886
the mill hours are 10. In 1910 wages
were $l75 per year; in 1886 they are $2S5
per year.
Eight squares, covering 60 acres of
the most thickly populated portion of the
Chinese quarters at Honolulu, Sandwich
Islands, were burned on the 18th of April.
About 5000 mostly Chinese, ARE left home
less, and the loss is estimated at 81 $780,
900. A native woman and an unknown
person were burned to death.
A socialist alderman in Milwaukee,
| named RudZinski, has complained to
Governor Rusk of the use Of troops.
Rusk replied: $50 back and tell your as
sociates that will stop their assembling
for riotous purposes if have to call out
| every able-bodied militia man in the
| whole state" Rusk,s firmness is much
commended.
| The body of August F. Porhlman, 81
years old, Il bingham weaver in the Am.
oskeag mills at Manchester. N. H., was
on Monday morning found dead in pon6
of water near the city. 1t is supposed
that he committed suicide because of the
persecution of his fellow weavers, bro't
on by his returning to work before the
| recent strike terminated.
The new story, ''Springhaven," now
running in Harper's Magazine, increases
in interest with the third part in the June
Number. The quaint seafaring life O.
the town on the English Channel during
the exciting times of the French Revolu
ton is well portrayed. Alfred Parsons
and Frederick Barnard illustrate the
novel, and one of the latter artists draw.
ings is the trontispiece.
dispatch from Chicago, Illinois, May
10Th says: 'sTwenty-three wounded offic.
ers at the county hospital, majority O
whom are victims to the bomb explosion
are all out of danger. Officers Jacob Hol
sen and Lawrence Murphy are crippled
for life. Charles Schumacher, the young
tailor, who was shot through the liver BY
policeman during the riot, and who ha.
suffered great agony ever since, died a
midnight. He declared from the frs
| that he was socialist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The nomination of B. B. Smalley
as collector at Burlington, VT, is
still hung up in the senate commerce
committee. The subcommittee has
not reported upon it. The reason of
non-action is said to be the fact that
charges were made against Gen.
Wells, the suspended collector. and
that the explanation of these charges,
received from the treasury depart
ment, is not satisfactory to Senator
Edmunds. Treasury officials say
that the papers in the case have been
sent to the senator. They consisted
of affidavits, charging that the Bur-
lington Custom House was run as a
political machine. There were no
charges of personal nature against
Gen. Wells. Treasury officers say
that everything that has been filed
In the department against Gen. Wells
has been sent to the senate. 1t does
not appear that Senator Edmunds is
| vet satisfied, but there is no proha-
bility that Smalley will be defeated
if the case shall be reported.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
A correspondent of the Vergenne

A correspondent of the Vergennes
of Rutland for the governorshlp, and
says: "He is jurist of rare ability,
a man of noble ideas and purity of
character, who would honor the state
as its chief magistrate. While res
ident Of this county he was several
times elected states attorney. He
has served with distinction in both
branches of the legislature, and was
several years judge of the supreme
court. Judge Prout is far from be-
ing politician and would probably
make no effort to obtain the nomina-
ton; but such man, combining his
rare talents, we want for governor. /"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
STATE NEWS ITEMS

The annual meeting of the Caledonia
Woman Christian Temperance
Union will be held at st. Johnsbury Cen
ter, June Is and &c.
w. M. Naramours store at Bakers
field was entered by burglars recently.
Some watches and jewelry were taken to
the amount of about $25.
Allen st. John of Hubbardton recently
killed three four-y years old steers, the av-
erage weight of each of them when dress
ed being over l 800 pounds.
E. L. Ransom's grocery store at Swan
ton was burglarized Saturday night, the
Sth inst. Alfred, Michael and Charles
Medor of Swanton have been arrested.
The state treasurer thinks it will not
be necessary to levy state tax this year.
The taxes paid last year amount to $780,
6S5, while the tax levied was only SILL
OIL.
United States Marshal Henry went to
New Hampshire Monday to subpoena
about 25 witnesses in the Libby case,
which will be retired at Windsor this
week in the United States court.
George w. Flage of Braintree and Les
ter L. Burton of Clio, Mich, wrestled for
best three in five falls, collar and elbow
style, at the Casino rink, Flint, Mich,
April 20. Flagg won the second, third
and fifth falls.
The Derby Line Hotel was sold at auc-
ton recently, the purchaser being Capt
| HI. E. Foster, the present occupant, fol
| $4, 200. The same property could have
| been sold two or three years ago for ovel
| Sc, 900 at private sale.
| Mr.. George Doolittle of BernardstOn
Mass, has purchased the Mt. MANSFIELD
| house at Stowe, which accommodates
$50 guests, and the Mountain house OF
large house originally cost 100000.
Brattleboro held its annual election the
4th of May, and elected Herbert Taylor
the town, state and school tax collector
collector for the village and appropriated
sum not to exceed $3.50 for fireman.
parade in June. A tax of 25 cents Of
the dollar was also voted for village ex
penses.
M. T. Butterfield of Middlebury recent
| ly rented horse to w. E. Dewey of tn
same town, and one Dwyer of West Ran
| ~; TO han
two days later that the horse had died
and upon going to Rochester found tina
the animal had died from being drive
too far.
L. Howard Billings, 40 years old, c
Castleton, committed suicide the Sd o
May by shooting himself in the head wit
a revolver, while in his barn. Mr.. Bill
ings was secretary and treasurer of tn
Billings Marble and Slate Company O
Troy, and superintendent of their work
in Hydeville. On the morning of the ST
icde he rose as usual, went to the mill @
the company. and after work had bee
fairly begun, returned to his home. q
his way there he stopped at the house {
neighbor and borrowed a No. A callbr
revolver, saying that he wanted to shoe
cat that was killing his chickens. Whe
handed to him his attention was called
the fact that there was only one charg
in in, and that he must be careful. T
this he made a laughing reply, and wei
with it to his barn, closed the door, al
, fired the fatal shot. The suicide was di
covered by his wife and son, they hea
ton, and upon opening the door four
Mr.. Billings on the floor, his face cove
ed with blood and brains, quivering
: the last agonies of death.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
In the second district. v

In the second district, which is
represented by Gen. w. w. Grout,
there is also little or no disposition
10 make change in the next cleo
ton. During his two terms in con-
gress, Mr.. Grout has developed quail
tiles which show him to be one of
the few really able men of whom the
eastern side of the state can boast.
There is by no means among the re-
publicans of the second district the
same unanimity and enthusiasm for
MI. Grout as is expressed in the first
district for Governor Stewart. but
there seems to be no desire, so far at
least as the next election is concern.
ed, to bring forward a candidate
against him, and his nomination and
reelection are almost certain. Rec.
ord.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

But little has yet been said as to
a congressman from this district, and
the reason is perhaps the general ex-
pectation that Gen. Grout, our pres
ent member, will be presented for re-
election. He has shown good ability
in the House and has been faithful
and Industrious, giving attention to
much work that does not come di-
rectly before the public. His record
is good one. He has served the
district with credit to himself and the
state, and up to this time no opposi
ton has appeared to his reelection
-BelloaUS Falls Times.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
men. Occasionally one hears

enced men. Occasionally one hears
fault found because our representa-
tives in congress do not set the Po-
tomac on fire or do some desperate
deed of that sort. The lt-finders
should remember that in democrat
ic house the republican members are
forced to play a particularly mild
sort of second fiddle. They are
chairmen of no important commit
tees, they are not recognized by the
speaker, they have no sort of a
chance to shape legislation. to any
extent, at least. AS things are, Mr..
Stewart and Gen. Grout have acquit-
ted themselves creditably and salts
factorily in every respect.-St. Johns
bury Republican.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The publishers of the daily Hi1aer-
ant at Chelsea during the sessions of
the Vermont conference, announce
that it was a success, and that Bish-
OPP Hurst complimented it as the best
conference daily he had ever seen.
1t published much that was interest
ing in the history of the M. f. church
of Vermont, besides that relating tc
the daily proceedings of the confer
ence, and the complete series of five
numbers can still be obtained by adj
dressing the Hinerant, Mortified,
VT, and enclosing 25 cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The warlike feeling in Greece con-
tinues Notwithstanding the cautions
of the great powers. The Greek
Government have paid little attention
to the warnings received. Recently
an army started for the frontier, and
about the same time the Powers Or
dained a general blockade of all
Grecian ports. Notwithstanding
this severe blow, Greece expresses a
desire to fight Turkey single-handed.
The whole thing is in nutshell.
England, Germany, France, Austria
and Italy hold the Turk up by his
baggy trousers to prevent Russia
from "gobbling up Turkey. Ii
Russia was as feeble as Greece, these
same mowers wnnld assiet Greece II
thrash the ''unspeakable Turk" ou
of half of his dominions. They pre-.
fer to keep him where he is counter
irritant to the Muscotive, and keeI
up the "balance of power.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
THE INFLUENCE OF OLD
MEMBERS.

1t is a forgone conclusion that
Hon. John w. Stewart of Middle
bury will succeed himself as con-
gresham from the first district-and
herein the first district, now as here
tofore. sets a good example in re-
tanning man IN congress when it
gets good man. Nothing strength
ems the democratic party in congress
so much as its system of re-electine
its strongest men Gas witness, for in
stance, its long retention of Sunset
Cox, and nothing can SO weaken a
party there as to send succession
OF new aud comparatively inexperi.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

81 The river and harbor bill, which
appropriates SIS, 100000, passed the
house by yeas 143, nays 2. Only
one New England member, Stone of
Massachusetts, voted for it. The
senate is expected to increase the
appropriation, and then the president
is counted on to veto it as Grant and
Hayes did in their day. us'5 cay
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
THE PRESIDENT

OF the Bank of Waverly, Iowa, says: Sulphur Bit
tiers saved nv life. For ten years suffered from
Catarrh and Liver Complaint; lost forty five
pounds and was growing worse rapidly. had lost
all faith in medicine, but hearing your Bitters
well recommended, gave them trial. Six bottles
cured me.-Smith P, Hunt, Wayery, Iowa.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

We are glad, by the way, to see so
many of the state papers take kindly
to our suggestion about going into
the convention for nominating a
a candidate for governor and taking
the best man available regardless of
anybedy's "claims" or efforts to cap
ture the prize.-Brdttle6oro PhPnir.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

Inc issues of the approaching
state campaign are:, First, whether
Mr.. Edmunds shall be reelected :;
second, the establishment Of rail-
road commission like that in Massa-
chusetts, and Hshort-haul" law
and third, the legislation necessary
to unity and invigorate the educa-
tional system of the state. And all
these depend upon the selection of the
right men as members of the legisla.
ture. Burlington Free Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
General William Wells of Burling

General William Wells of Burling-
ton received more promotions from
private to breyet major-general
than any other Vermont soldier in
the civil war. AS dashing cavalry
officer he ranked next to General
Custer. And now if he was promo
ted to the chief magistracy of Ver-
mont he would acquit himself as hon.
orably in the civil position as in mil
itary life.-Gazette. ,-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

Last week closed with the most
discoulaging business outlook of the
year. This is due, says Bradstreet,
to the partial paralysis of business
at Chicago as well as to the disturbed
industrial situation at Milwaukee,
Cincinnati, St. Lonis, Baltimore
and elsewhere. At Chicago no bus
mess of a wholesale character worth
mentioning has been done. The
movement of merchandise at leading
cities east and west has been checked
by the industrial troubles. Brad
streets telegraphic inquiries indicate
that 325, ZOO men have taken part in
the short hour movement; that 49,
900 have struck and that 100000
have received concessions without
having to strike. Some $4,000 have
gained their ends by striking. Out
side of Boston and Worcester there
has been but little trouble In New
England.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The statement first published in
the Boston advertiser, and since re-
peated in other newspapers, that
Hon. William p. Dillingham; will not
be a candidate for the congressional
nomination to succeed General Grout,
is wholly unauthorized. 1t is true
that Mr. Dillingham; is not seeking
the place, and will not put himself in
the field |; but in certain contingency
his friends might feel impelled to
bring him prominently into the can
vass.7 A recent statement in the
Springfield Republican, that Mr.. Dill
ingham "has decided to help General
Grout to another term" is also with
out foundation. He has no under
standing with General Grout on this
make any trades in the matter of the
succession Waterman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The trustees of the Soldiers HON e
met at the Van Ness House in Burl-
ington, last week. Col. F. Fairbanks
and Gen. H. X. Idle from ST. Johns
bury were present. Proposals have
been received from Norwich, Ran
dolph, st. Johnsbury, Windsor, New
port and Bennington. The last named
place offers greater inducements than
any of the others. They offer the
Hunt place, consisting of 200 acres
of land and buildings thereon. This
was formerly used as home for
aged women, and it is thought to be
worth as much as a gift of $l5, 700
or $4,000. A resolution was intro
duced and carried to establish home
as soon as possible. The next meet
ing will be held at Montpelier at
the call of the President.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
SHTP

The presentation of Col. Franklin
Fairbanks name as candidate for
the lieutenant governorship has been
very cordially received. Not only is
this true of this section of the state
but we have word from the southern
and western side that he will not
want for friends elsewhere. Let Cal
edonia, Orleans and Essex counties
present united front in this matter
and success is assured.-St. Johns
bury CdledOnian.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Csstoria
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
" mem she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The National Liberal Federation of
Scotland have adopted resolutions favor.
Ing Mr.. Gladstone's hone-rule scheme,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

The friends of our townsman, Col.
Franklin Fairbanks, have brought
forward his name in connection with
the lieutenant governorship, and the
suggestion has been received with
great favor, on the part of both press
and public, in all parts of the state.
Col. Fairbanks fine business abilities,
familiarity with Vermont men and af-
fairs, sound views and principles, land
high standing as man, a citizen and
a republican, abundantly qualify him
for the office mentioned, and his
name Will add strength to the ticket
Col. Fairbanks will receive the cor
dial support of the republicans of this
part of the state.-St. Johnsbmrg
Republican.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-05-17

There Is a call for Hon. Hugh
Henry of Chester for lieutenant gov
ernor, spontaneous and hearty, from
all quarters. Of all those named as
probable candidates, not one ap-
proaches him in legislative expert
er. Though still a young man there
are few in the state who have served
longer in the house, where he has al
ways taken a leading position, and in
addition to this, his county has re-
Gently given him a term IN the SEN
ate. Woodstock Standard.