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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18
Concerning Mr.. Blaine's Health.

DIR. G. w. Pope, Mr.. Blaine's physician
when in Washington, said he thought that
Mr.. Blaine was man of splendid condition
when he left here, perfectly free from con-
sttutional disease. The only disease that
troubled him was an occasional attack of
dyspepsia and rheumatic govt. His kid
neys, heart and all other organs were as
sound as a boys. The rumors that Mr..
Blaine had kidney disease or diabetes were
unfounded He was probably suffering
from nervous debility, augmented, perhaps
by slight attack of dyspepsia, caused by
overwork and failure to take sufficient eX-
ercise. DIR. Pope attended Mr. Blaine dur
ing his famous sun-stroke in June, 1876
When he was asked about that attack, he
said; " am very glad of this opportunity
to set that matter right, as it never seems to
have been thoroughly understood, many
people claiming that Mr. Blaine feigned
sun-stroke to create sympathy in the canvass
for the presidential nomination. 1t was not
strictly a case of a sun-stroke, but of heat
stroke, which is a milder form of sun-stroke.
1t was caused by his taking the advice of
some foolish friends and wearing heavy
tiannels on day when the thermometer
registered one hundred degrees. He fell on
the church steps unconscious and remained
in that condition until Monday morning
He was insensible to pain and the pupils of
his eyes We're nsensble to light. On Mon
day morning he regained consciousness, but
was unable to speak, owing to the refusal of
that part of the brain used in controlling
the organs of speech to act. This condition
is called appasia and is unusual. This
wore off during the day, however, and he
was able to artculate by night So, you see,
no matter how much Mr.. Blaine might have
desired to deceive the public he could not
have fooled his physician"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18
The Governor Question.

The Barton Monitor in its last weeks
issue refers to the withdrawal of Mr.. Harris
from the gubernatorial canvass, and then
says:
Colonel Fuller, who has a large number
of personal friends throughout the state
who would be pleased to see him in the
gubernatorial chair, labors under the fatal
disadvantage of having been nominated TO
the office of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS under the
promise that he should not appear as a
candidate for governor, there being mani
fest feeling in the state that the custom of
making governors out of acknowledgement
ors should not prevail longer at this time.
1t is reported, and is probably true, that
Colonel Fuller does not expect a nomina-
ton and will not be candidate. Colonel
Fuller will lose nothing of esteem, but will,
on the contrary, place himself in much
better attitude before the people of the
state if he keeps out of the contest. There
will be time enough, in the natural order of
things political, to show proper recogni-
ton of his ability and his worth. Colonel
Hooker does not push his name to the front
and his friends await more propitious time
to put him forward. We do not learn from
any reliable source that he has any particu-
lar desire for the place. The facts and
results above noted clear the political atmos-
phere considerably and there seems TO be a
very spontaneously not, indeed a unani-
mous-belief that William r. Dillingham; of
Waterbury is not only the coming man, but
that he combines the elements that will
make him the most popular man that could
be put forward in this important campaign.
He is comparatively young, But few men,
young or old, in Vermont have had ex-
periences in things pertaining TO the affairs
of state government that better qualify
them for executive duties than Mr. billing
ham. He is literally educated; he is famil-
lar with the affairs of each branch of the
government; he is well-read lawyer and
has been active in law practice many years
His character is irreproachable; he is
staunch temperance man; he is a Christian
gentleman. The things of his head and heart
are right; his hand is warm and his friend
ship is ardent The old men will be en-
thusiastic for him on account of his re-
nowned and esteemd father; the young men
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18
Thirty-Tbree Years In Congress.

Senator and Mrs. Morrill, gave handsome
reception Saturday evening to celebrate his
seventy eighth birthday. The Morrills,"
as they are often spoken of, are among the
oldest families at the capital and their house
on Thomas circle is one of the most charm
ing. The senator's birthday has been for
many years the annual occasion of notable
social incident. Everybody asked is sure to
not given to party-going and whose pres
the host. Senator Morrill, does not look his
seventy-eight years. He had long ago a
stoop of the shoulders, but it does not seem
to keep pace with his years, and his tall,
slender figure is still quite erect. His gray
hair, heavy and glossy, is not grayer than it
was ten years back His head and face make
a refined edition of the late Charles Sumner,
whom he strongly resembles. Mr.. Sumner
was heavier type. Mr.. Morrill's face is
finer and his features more clear-cut. In
continuous service Senator Morrill, has been
in congress longer than any other senator
or representative. Twelve years in the
house and twenty-one in the senate give
him thirty-three years in congress, with no
break or interval of absence. He passed
his twenty-first year in the senate on the
4th day of March, and, as a senator, may be
said to have leone of age" Mrs. Morrill,
is younger than her husband, but has not en-
joyed his usual good health. But, like him,
she has grown old gracefully and they are
an example of serene and prosperous old
age. They have but one child, a son, James
Morrill, who may be said to have grown up
in Washington.-W WASHINGTON Special
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18
Roscoe COnkling.

A dispatch last evening announced
the death of ex-senator Conklng at
$40 O'Clock. For two or three days
past his doctors professed to believe
that he was improving, but his friends
were much less hopeful of his recov-
cry. Mr.. Conkling's disease was due to
his exposure in the blizzard month
ago. From an ordinary congestion
produced by cold an abscess was de-
veloped in the inner ear, which led to
an Inflammation of the membranes of
the brain. Although partial relief
was afforded by surgical opera
ton, the PATIENTS condition was re-
garded as precarious from the first.
Mr.. Conkling had been model of physi-
cal proportions, health and strength,
and remarkable for the scrupulous care
he had taken of himself, including
habits of exercise and seasons of recre-
alton. 1t is difficult to comprehend
that such a man should be seriously
affected by two hours exposure in a
storm in the heart of great city; and
yet many people of great physical
strength and endurance have lost their
lives from causes that were apparently
of trivial Importance.
career will be of interest at this time.
He was born in Albany in 1929, and
after preparing himself for the legal
profession he settled at Utica. He was
elected mayor of that city in 1858 and
the same year was elected to congress.
He was continued in the house, with
the exception of one term, until 1867 =,
when he was elected to the United
States senate, and was reelected in
1879. Mr.. Conkling was an ardent
supporter of the nomination of General
Grant for third presidential term, and
at the outset of President Garfield's
administration he placed himself in
antagonism to the new president by de-
handing the withdrawal of the nomina-
ton of w. III. Robertson to be collector
of the port of New York. On the
presidents refusal Senator Conklng
and his colleague, Thomas G. Plat, re-
signed their seats and became candi-
dates for reelection by the New York
legislature by way of indicating Their
attitude against the administration
They failed, however, of Endorsement
by the legislature, and Mr.. Conking
returned to the practice of law, locating
at New York city. Mr., Conkling'i
temperament, as shown in his politica
career, was ardent and persistent, ant
he was formerly accounted shrewC
political manager and strategist. Dur
ing the war he was in demand as al
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18

of tax reduction as may be found
needful; but they are opposed to any
changes that would disturb every
branch of business, retard agricultural
and manufacturing prosperity and seri-
ously impair our industrial independ-
ence. What the republicans desire to
avoid is precisely what the so-called
tariff reformers are aiming to accom-
plish. 1t is matter of record that the
democrats have never proposed any
tariff measure that was not in the direc-
ton of practical free-trade, but which
would benefit foreign industrial inter-
ests at the expense of home interests.
Nor has the democratic party, when in
power, ever effected reduction in taxa
ton which resulted in any appreciate
diminution of the public burdens. On
the other hand we find, as stated in the
minority report of the ways and means
committee on the Mills tariff bill, that
nearly all the actual reduction of taxa
ton which has occurred since the con-
clusion of the war was accomplished
when the republican party was in
power. BY the several acts of 1870,
1872 and 1883 the total reduction of the
revenue from customs duties amounted
to nearly seventy-eight millions of dol
lars. BY various acts of legislation
from 1866 to 1888 the internal revenue
taxes were reduced to the total amount
of 1884 ,421 ,260. Since the democratic
party has had control of the house of
representatives the total tax reduction
has amounted to only So 1868 1876. The
minority report says of these figures:
" If it is claimed that for the most part
during the democratic control of the
house the senate was dominated by
the republican party, and that there
fore the responsibility of failure to
reduce the revenue should be alike
shared by them, we answer that I'M
der the Constitution of the United
States the house alone can originate
bills to reduce taxation, the senate hav-
ing no jurisdiction of the subject until
it is given to it by bill which passes
the house, and that during all these
years no such bill has gone from the
house to the senate-and therefore the
sole responsibility for failure rests with
the present majority in the house of
representatives" The democratic fail
ure may also be attributed in part to
the opposition of the Randall school of
democrats to any tariff measure that
would injure certain industries which
they are directly interested in main
tanning, and in part to the indisposi-
ton of the democratic majority to pro-
pose any measure that would not deal
damaging blow at the tariff policy
which has for the most part prevailed
since the foundation of the govern
ment. The record shows that when
the republicans have had fair oppor-
tunity to reduce taxation they have not
failed to improve it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18

THE deadlock in the house over the
direct tax bill, which lasted eight days,
was broken last week Thursday. Little
business has been transacted. In the
senate, Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont and
Mr.. Coke of Texas have made speeches
on the tariff. The Dakota bill has been
discussed, without action. Senator
Stewart has introduced bill granting
an annual pension of $4,000 to the
widow of Chief-justice Waite. The
house committee on elections will re-
port in favor of Glover, the sitting
member, in the contested election case
from the ninth Missouri district. 1t is
expected that the tariff bill will be
taken up in the house this week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18

will rally to his support as the best repre-
sentative of their class. Republicans will
honor him for his steady and intense repub-
licanism; no temperance man may expect TO
find a more fit representative of true, con-
sstent temperance principles; every Chris
tian man can feel that the selection of such
a man would exalt Christianity in the state
1t would seem at this time to be difficult
matter to find one to place at the head of
the state ticket who would better help to
swell the great majority which the party
will roll mp for republican principles at the
state election"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18
Republicans and Revenue
Reduction.

Some of the leading free-trade jour
nails have much to say about the hos
tility of republicans to reduction of
revenue taxation and to tariff revision.
There may be republicans who do not
think that either is necessary at the
present time. The great majority of
the party, however, favor a judicious
revision of the tariff and such measure
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-18

orator at war-meetings, and his elo-
quence was not the least remarkable
of the qualities that made him a notable
figure in this period. He was vigor-
Gus supporter of war measures in con-
gress. After the war Mr.. Conkling's
aggressive political methods estranged
from his support some elements of his
own party, but up to the unfortunate
episode of 1881 he maintained his posi-
ton as leader in his party and the most
influential man in it in the state of
New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL,
The House Spend the Entire Day,
But Do Not Complete 1t.


Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, July 30.-The house
spent almost the entire day on the gen.
eral deficiency bill, but did not finish it.
Mr.. Bacon, chairman of the committee
on manufacturers. presented the report
of the committee on their investigation
of the Standard Oil and the sugar
trusts, and resolution requesting that
the committee be granted leave to
sit during the recess. The
REQUEST WAS GRANTED.
and the report ordered printed.
A conference was ordered on the SEN
ate amendments to the navy appropri-
rtion bill, and then the general defic-
iency bill was taken up in committee of
versy, general debate on the bill, ex-
cepting the French spoliation section,
was limited to one hour, and ON the
spoliation section it was agreed to allow
four and half hours on each side. The
bill was read by paragraphs for amend
ment. Mr.. SayerS, of Texas, offered an
amendment, which was adopted, to pay
each of
THE OFFICIAL sTENoGRAPHERs
of the house, $1,000 for extra labor i'm
posed upon them this session. In sup
port of this amendment he presented a
statement showing that the sessions
work exceeded previous sessions by
$500 columns of printed matter in the
Congressional Record. The committee
then rose, leaving the bill unfinished.
| The hour of meeting of the house was
| changed from II a. m. to IL o'clock.
Mr. Dibbie presented the conference re-
| port on the Omaha public building bill,
| fixing the appropriation at $500, 200, but
| before it could be considered the house
! at d. M. adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
McADOO'S MEASURE.
COnsuls Instructed to Obtain In
formation Relative to Emigrs

COnsuls Instructed to Obtain In
formation Relative to Emigra-
ton.
WASHINGTON, July 30.-Mr. McAdoo,
of New Jersey, introduced in the house
for reference to the committee on for
eign affairs joint resolution calling for
information from our consuh in
foreign countries, relative to emil
grafton to the United States.
1t provides that consuls, consul
generals and minister resident of the
United States in foreign countries, from
which come emigrantS in considerable
numbers to the United States, shall pro-
coed to investigate the emigration from
these countries to the United States
with special reference to the following
questions:
First-Are these emigrants, or any
portion of them, criminals, pauperS or
incapacitated for labor?
Second do the local or national
authorities, directly or indirectly, assist,
encourage or pay for such emigration
for political or other reasons? And if so,
to what extent?
Third-Are these emigrants, or any
portion of them, assisted to come to this
country under labor contracts, against
the existing laws of the United States?
Fourth-All false inducements used
by steamship companies, labor contract
ors or others to increase emigration to
the United States.
Fifth-What part, if any, do the local
and national authorities take with refer
ence to their people coming to the
United States?
SiXth-What societies, corporations,
individuals or companies in foreign
countries or. in the United States are
concerned in encouraging or assisting
emigration to the United States, to-
gether with such other information con-
corning this subject as may be germane
to the inquiry. To meet all necessary
and legitimate expenses, $4,000 is APP
propriated, to be used in the discretion
of the secretary of state, to whom the
consular officers are to report their find
ings, and who is charged with the duty
OF transmitting them to congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
EXCEEDINGLY DRY.
Congressman MattsOn, of Indiana,
Tells Why Porter Refuses to

OOHoA SSSAh~h NhAfAeSSOi3 Va
Tells Why Porter Refuses to
Run.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, July 3O.-Congressman
Mattson, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Indiana, is quoted by his
friends as saying: 'Ex-Gov. Albert
Gallatin Porter declines to be the Re-
publican candidate for governor of In
diana for perspicuous reasons. He
knows Indiana politics as well as any
man in the state. He is as popular as
any Republican. He declines to &C
cept the nomination because he knows
that the Democrats will carry Indiana
this year beyond the shadow of doubt.
Ii he believed there was any show for
success he would run, but, being de-
sirous of future political preferment, he
does not want to be losing candidate.
Hence he declines the nomination in
advance. | will be elected governor of
Indiana by not less than 10000 majority.
1t is a solid fact already, and useless to
speculate about. Perhaps declination
merely emphasizes the fact we have
known for months past.'
CONGRESSMAN Bynum, of Indiana, says
MattSon's election is an assured Ger
tainty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
MINISTER TO RUSSIA.

LathrOp's Successor Will Come
From Michigan if a Suitable Sol
der Can Be Found.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, July 30.-It is ascer-
tanned that the successor of Russian
Minister Lathrop will be appointed from
Michigan, the same as Lathrop, provided
Michigan can furnish good soldier for
the position, if not, then the president will
appoint soldier from some other state.
He has so informed Michigan Demo-
Gratis. He says: michigan can have
the appointment if she has good sold
ier for the place, but if not, then some
other Western state which presents the
name of good soldier will have the po-
sition. Inference, what is the matter
with Minnesota? How would Col. Col
vile do? The appointment is omen
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
A HUMOROUS CONSTITUENT.
An Iowa Farmers Ridiculous
Letter to Congressman Ander-

An Iowa Farmers Ridiculous
Letter to Congressman Ander-
son.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, July 3O.-Congressman
Anderson, of Iowa, filed a petition to-
day from farmer constituent named
Miller, living near Cambria. saying;
Being profoundly interested in the
gravity of the occasion and magnitude
of the issue before congress. and believ-
ing that no discrimination should be toll
Grated in regard to protection of Ameri-
can industries, and as all my worldly
possessions are invested in two dozen
hens, and being advised that 10000, 600
dozens of eggs were imported last year,
l respectfully pray the enactment of a
law protecting my interest from the in
fernal activity of the pauper hens of
Europe"
This petition has excited considerable
amusement in the capital, and Congress
man Mills says: 81 wish that l had that
petition to incorporate in one of my
tariff speeches. 1t is ridiculous, but is
nevertheless as sensible as average Re-
publican arguments against pauper
la Dor of EurOpe.o
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
THE MILLS SUBSTITUTE.
Senator SpoOner Says the Senate
Will Pass One Before Adjourn


Will Pass One Before Adjourn
ment.
Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, July 80. - Senator
Spooner, in an authorized interview,
says: "The rumors concerning adjourn
ment without reporting substitute for
the Mills bill, have no foundation in
fact. Republican senators will revise
the present tariff schedule and reduce
the revenues of the government in ac-
cordance with the outstanding pledges
of the party. It's true that it is not
pleasant to remain here during the hot
weather, but duty calls for the
work, and it will be done,
and 1 believe well done. We
will report our substitute and discuss it
fair and fully, and pass it, too. Every
well informed man knows that under
the constitution such bills must
originate with the house, and that we
have no jurisdiction strictly of the sub
lect until bill is sent to us by the
house. Only few days ago. in the last
year of this administration, the Demo-
cratic party, long in control of the pop
ular branch, sends us bill-and such a
bill. Our duty now begins, and we will
try to discharge it,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
The First Triennial Conference to
Be Held Sept. 1920.
Special to the Globe.

opcCldl 10 tle GlODe.
WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The congress
OF American physicians and surgeons
hold its first triennial session here Sept.
1s, 10 and 20. The programme for the
session of the congress had not yet been
fully arranged, but the first evenings
session will be devoted to a discussion
of intestinal obstruction in its medical
and surgical relations. On the second
evening the topic will be cerebral 10
calization in its practical relations,
which means diagnosis of brain dis
eases. with special reference to the 10
cation of tumors. The discussion of
this subject will be opened by Victor
Horsley, of London, who has success
fully removed tumors from the brain.
Prof. Ferrier, of London, will also take
part. 1t is expected that about 400
physicians and surgeons will be pres
ent, and the gathering will in i'm
portance be equal, if not superior, to
any that has ever assembled in the
world,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

~ hereby given that the partnership here
tofore existing between Leonard NJ. Herman
and Harry L. Levy. under the firm name OF
H. L. Levy q Co., lately doing business at 9s
solved All claims against ana debts due the
said partnership should be presented and
paid to said Leonard M. Herman, at 203 and
205 Monroe ST., Chicago, or 9S Dakota av.,
West st. Paul. L. NJ. Herman. 81. L. Levy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
Capital Cuttings

Foran says that he calculates the next
house will be Republican by about from ten
to fifteen majority. He expects that his own
district and Mr.. Campbell in Ohio will be
lost to the Democrats.
A favorable report was made by the house
committee on public buildings and grounds
on the senate bill appropriating $4,000 for
public building at Allentown, Pa.
The senate committee on Pacific railroads
has agreed to report fayorably to-day the
house (Outhwaite) bill to refund the Pacific
railroad Indebtedness
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-31
PENSION BILLS,
A Big Batch Of Them Awaiting
the Presidents Signature,

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Pension bills
by the score are being piled upon the
presidents table at the White house in
the hope that the ten-day limit will
make them laws, before the president
has time to scrutiniZe them and veto
the most of them. However, they are
being considered by the pension office
and they may produce some vetoes any
way. The recklessness of congress in
pension matters is emphasized by these
bills and the presidents carefulness is
gaining daily encomlums for him.