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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
Governor Ormsbee's Valedictory.

The limitations of time and space
compel us to abridge the retiring eX-
ecutive's message. The material parts
of what he has to say on the subjects
which, we believe, have the greatest
popular interest, we give in full. In
good faith and with excellent judy
ment, with conspicuous impartiality
and efficiency, Governor Ormsbee has
administered the responsible duties of
his office. He has sometimes gone out
side of the strictly technical metes and
bounds of duty to render the people
valuable service. The appointment of
counsel for the state, in the important
matter of the hearing at Rutland be-
fore the interstate commerce COM
mission, in September, 1857, was an
act of executive freedom from conven-
tional trammels for which he deserves
high praise and grateful acknowledge
ment. Very frank and wholesome are
his recommendations with respect to
increased powers for the railway COM
mission. He himself strongly en-
phasiZes his recommendation that the
commissioners be given further power
to initiate and carry out, upon their o,Cn
motion, enquiries, examinations and
proceedings, in their own discretion or
otherwise, as to matters which they may
now investigate upon complaint or
petition" The law, amended and
strengthened in conformity with the
letter and spirit of this recommends
ton, would become all that could be
desired in a mere statute. 1t would
give flexbility to the proceedings of
the commission; and if its members
have the will to make themselves use
full to the state, the law amended in ac-
cordance with the governors recon-
mendations would make the way ex-
ceeding clear.
The governors interest in the public
schools has not been perfunctory. 1t
has been direct, personal, active and
constant. In this, as in other impor-
tant matters, he has been governor,
and progressive educational measures,
bringing permanent and growing good
to the state, are destined to come of his
judicious, painstaking, earnest efforts.
In his public addresses, and in the
general course of his administration
Governor Ormsbee has exhibited a
lively and intelligent appreciation of
the difficulties in the legislature, on
the farms, in the markets, along the
lines of transportation and among
farmers themselves, that beset the
states chief industry, agriculture. He
has given the farmers wholesome ad-
vice, told them many plain truths of
their own errors of omission and COM
mission, and, better still, put all these
negative good offices into acts of posi-
tive, practical assistance. In many
ways Governor Ormsbee has deserved,
and will have and retain, the gratitude
and goodwill of the people of Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
Governor Dillingham's Message.

What Governor Dillingham; would
have to say upon those subjects of
state interest which have been upper
most in the public mind during the
past two years and respecting which
it has been generally conceded the day
for debate has passed and the hour for
positive action has come, was matter
of lively concern to the students of
state affairs. The state convention
which nominated Mr.. Dillingham; took
a very decided stand in favor of GER
tain reforms which have long been the
subject of agitation and attempted leg
islation. With respect to them the
people were ripe for action, and, in
language that was plain, they put their
demand for positive legislative COM
mands and prohibitions into the party
platform. Chief among these was the
following:
That the railrods of Vermont were char
tered and endowed with certain powers and
privileges primarily for the benefit of all
the people, and that their service should be
open to all upon the same relative terms
and conditions, without discrimination or
favoritism in any form or degree. That in
justice to their owners and paying patrons,
the practice of issuing free passes to per-
sons other than the officers and employees
and the officers and employees of other rail
roads, ought to be promptly discontinued.
We especially deprecate the issuing to and
the acceptance and use of the free pass by
the state officers and members of the legis-
lature and all others whose official acts may
concern the rights and interests of the rail-
roads, as demoralizing in intent and tend
ency, and demand that such practice be pro-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

LIEUTENANT-GO GOVERNOR FULLER has
very acceptably filled the office from
which he retired Thursday. He has
taken an active and intelligent interest
in the affairs of the state, and, as presi-
dent of the senate, has fully and eff
GENTLY done his duty. The farmers
should remember gratefully that, two
years ago, his casting vote saved the
Board Of Agriculture from humiliation.
In this and other ways he has shown a
praiseworthy independence and true
regard for the public welfare. He has
withal been a courteous and popular
official, and all good wishes 90 with him
in his retirement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

FARMER and Plowman touch upon
matters of very great importance to
Vermont agriculture. The subject of
the formers letter has been frequently
discussed in these columns, editorially
and by correspondents. We are in full
accord with him in respect to the mat
tiers about which he writes. We know
that it greatly interested Governor
Ormsbee, and that other men renowned
for " wisdom and virtue," some of
whom are in both branches of the gem
eral assembly, have earnestly consid-
cred ways and means for arresting and
turning the ebbing tide of Vermont's
rural prosperity. We feel we'll assured
that some decisive and systematic
measure will be devised, and believe it
will have legislative sanction.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

THE senate tariff bill just made pub
lie effects reduction of the revenue,
according to Senator Aldrich's estimate,
of S74, 100000, of which S27 100000 is
on sugar, and $2i 100000 on the to-
bacco tax. The tax on alcohol used in
the arts, SC, 100000, is repealed, and on
other articles there is reduction of
SS,000,000. There is not a single item
that discriminates, as does the Mills
bill, between sections of the country.
There is a slight increase in the duty
on wool, which the senate is likely to
increase. 1t is believed to be the best
tariff bill ever presented in congress.
Senator Sherman thinks it master
piece.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

of bitter contention in the courts, in
the local elections and in the legisla-
ture. 1t was hoped and expected that
Judge Royce would retire from the
bench, voluntarily, after his election
two years ago. We understand that
the Judge exhibits unmistakable signs
of physical decline, matter that is the
subject of comment in legal circles. 1t
would be a grateful thing for his honor
to do to recognize now, of his own mo-
ton, what is undeniably the wish of the
people, and, by seasonable withdrawal,
close peacefully and decorously his long
judicial career
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

THE evidence all points one way as
TO the effects of free trade, or an
approach toward free trade, in WOOL
The statistics of the country, compiled
by government officials, have been cited
to show how the sheep and wool indus
try grew and increased after the legis-
lation of 1867, and how it began to
wane after the lowering of the rate on
wool in 1888. What story do the figures
of other countries tell of the effect on
their commerce of the act of 1888? The
consular reports for June contain an
interesting communication from Con-
sui G. w. Griffin on Australasian wool.
Among much other valuable informa-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

JUDGE O'BRIEN of the New York
supreme court has granted the attorney
general permission to bring an action
for the anullment of the charter of
the Havemeyer & Elder Sugar Rein
ing Company, on the ground that in
becoming party to the sugar trust,
which it is alleged is conspiracy I'M
der the state laws against the welfare
of the people, the company has for
feited its corporate rights and is exer-
cising privileges not conferred upon it
by law
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

DOZENS of our republican contem-
poraries remark that the enemy is on
the run. Well, it does look so, but
don't let's be too sure about this bust
ness. Let's follow General Grants
maXim-lick 'em so they'll stay licked.
Besides, it isn't safe to trust appear
ances. Every republican should work
from now until the polls close on the
night of November 6, as if the success
of the ticket and the platform depended
upon his individual effort.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

GENERAL HARRISON punctured a
thin spot with Free-trade argument the
other day He quoted from Mr.. Mills
to the effect that nothing radical in the
way of reduction was intended by his
party, and then asked if a small
reduction of the tariff was to be such a
great boon to the workingman why not
make big reduction, and make a great
whopping big boon and boom? Mr..
Harrison should remember that just in
this spot the democratic ice is very thin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

WASHINGTON county heads two inn
portant committees-Senator Smith on
finance, Jones on the grand list. Mr..
Smith is at home in finance, and Mr..
Jones won his legislative spurs in 1882
as chairman of the house grand list
committee. His name is honorably as
sociated with the important tax legisla-
ton of 1880 and 1882. These senators
are also on other important committees
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
@attbman & gournaL.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1888.
Republican Nominations.
FOR PRESIDENT,
Benjamin Harrison of Indiana.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
Levi p. Morton of New York.

THE question of the reorganization of
the state judiciary is likely to be raised
at this session. The course of the
judges, in view of certain legislation
two years ago, is the cause of much
irritation, and the necessity for seven
judges is no more apparent now than it
has been for six years past. Six judges
is all the business of the court reason
ably REQUIRES.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

IT has been given out that Judge
Royce would not again be candidate
for judge of the supreme court, and
this report has been contradicted.
There was a tacit understanding, two
years ago, that the judge and his
friends would consider his reelection
at that time a sufficient vindcation
from the charges made against him in
1882, and which have been the subject
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
The Corporation Tax.

The following is a statement of the
taxes assessed on the corporations of
the state for the year ended June 80,
1855, excepting the insurance tax,
which, being assessed annually and
made payable December 81 each year,
is not inclu1ed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
TIN, SHEET iron AND COP.
PER WARE.

This branch Of industry is rapidly
becoming an important factor in the
manufacturing interests Of the city. All
kinds of Tinware Of every variety and
description is manufactured here and
meeting with ready sale in the sur
rounding territory. Freights, cheap
ness of labor and material tend to
make this most favorable point for
this interest. Tin Plate, Sheet Iron
and Copper is brought here as cheap
ly, while the facilities for manufacture
ing are superior to most other COM
peting points. Employing skilled
labor and manufacturing ware special
ly adapted to the wants of the trade
has made reputation for this line of
goods second to none in the valley.
GEO W. JoHSsoN's Sons, 1910 MAIN ST.
This is the largest house in this line in
the city, and are manufacturers of Tinware
and dealers in Sheet Iron, link, Tin Plate,
Copper, &c. The firm was established in
1885 by Geo. w. johnson. The present
firm, composed of VIM. d. and Geo. John
son, succeeded in 1881, upon the death Of
Mr.. Geo. w. Johnson. They manufacture
complete line of Tin, Copper and Sheet
Iron Ware in all styles and varieties, and
are extensive dealers in Timers Materials,
Cooking Stoves, House Furnishing Goods
of every description, Sewer Pipes, Chin
ney Tops, Coolers and Refrigerators. They
pay special attention to all kinds of Tin,
link, Sheet Iron and Roofing work Their
salesrooms are stocked with splendid as
sortment of these goods, and their trade
extends throughout the States of West
Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. They
are represented by travelling statesmen, who
visit the trade regularly.
With the superior advantages possessed
by this reliable firm, the trade at all points
are supplied with first-class goods at the
closest prices. and all orders are filled with
despatch and fidelity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
PAPER MANUFACTURERS.
HANNA & CLEMMANs PAPER COMPANY.

HANNA & CLEMMANs PAPER COMPANY.
This mill was established in 1882, and
is consequently one of the Oldest manufac-
turing establishments in this part of the
country. The works have been rebuilt
and refitted with improved machinery and
at present it is one Of the best equipped
mills in the country. AS an illustration
of the Improvements which have been
made, when the present proprietors took
charge of the works, sixteen years ago, the
producing capacity of the mill was 1000
pounds of paper every twenty-four hours,
while now it produces 1900 pounds Of pa
per each day.
The company devotes itself to the man
ufacture of Paper for books and newspa-
per use, and Heavy White Poster Paper,
ard make purely rag paper, not a pound
of straw or wood pulp entering its compo-
sition. The works are run with natural
gas as fnel. The advantage obtained by
this is even steam and temperature and the
avoiding of coal dust, which is so fatal to
the cleanliness and purity of their product.
The works are equipped with the new
Kingland, Refining Engines; also the best
Fourdenief Paper Making Machines in the
country, and with the many other advan-
tages the company possess, render them
able to compete with any other establish
ment in the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
NATURAL GAS.

THE NATURAL GAS Co. OF WEST VIRGINIA.
This company was incorporated Febru.
airy, 1885, with capital of 81, 900, 900, for
the purpose of supplying Natural Gas for
fuel and power in Wheeling and adjacent
towns. Their wells, fourteen in number,
are located in Washington County, Pa,
where they operate on land held by lease
hold, of which they have 10, 500 acres. 1t
requires I25 miles of pipe line Of various
sizes, from two inches to twelve inches, for
transporting the gas to the city. They are
supplying gas to 1900 dwelling houses, be.
sides Steel Works, Pipe Mills, Glass w orks,
Potteries and miscellaneous manufactu rers.
Their principle business, however, is sup
plying gas for domestic purposes.
The following are the executive officers
Of the company:
c. w. Bachelor, President; Harris
Buchanan, Secretary; Henry Fisher, Treas
urer; George Heard, General Manager,
and Ed. Hazlett, Agent at this point.
The stock of this company is principally
held in Pittsburgh, Pa, and some in Phila.
delphia, New York and Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01

ian novelties are carried in stock, and
with the advantages possessed by
direct communication and frequent
purchases of the most extensive man
,ffacturers and importers, the local
trade is in a position, at all seasons
of the year, to furnish the trade with
the most desirable goods and novel
ties at prices which other points can
not duplicate. The well known firm
Of which we give review below is
the representative one in this most
important branch of the city's whole
sale trade.r 1'at tG
A. L. RICE & Co., II26 TO 1870 MAIN ST.
The Millinery Establishment of A. L.
Rice & Co. was commenced in 1874, and
has, had steady growth from the begin
ming, until it became necessary, on the first
of February of the present year, to take the
adjoining room, No. 1890 Main, to accom-
modate their increasing business. The
premises now occupied comprise the ground
floors, 42xI3o feet, of Nos. II26 to 1870
Main, and also the second floors of the
same, devoted entirely and exclusively to
the Millinery business in all its branches.
Especially noteworthy is the Straw Goods
Department, which is the most important
branch, space 25xIao feet being devoted
to Ladies', Misses and Children's Straw
Hats and Bonnets in the various grades and
eolors. The balance is div ided into de-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01

tors being the RI. Rev. r. V. Whelan, ].
d. Dubois, John Reid, ST., NJ. Reilly,
Samuel Laughlin, Thomas Hornbrook, r.
A. McCabe, J. r. McCourtney, John X.
Botsford, VIM. Stamm, Hugh Clark and
Geo. H. Parks. The company was re-or-
gained May 10, 1876, at a meeting called
for that purpose, and the road was put
into active operation in the summer Of 1877.
The line of the road extends through the
most desirable resident portion Of the city
distance of six miles, the terminus being
the beautiful Wheeling Park. 1t was first
operated by horse power, but now and for
some years steam power has been intro
duced, and it is now operated by steam
motors. The equipment Of the road con.
sists Of four motors and eleven first class
cars. They give employment to about
thirty men, and are improving the road and
and perfecting the system constantly.
Passing as it does through the best resident
portion and most desirable part of the city,
coupled with the conveuiences and rapid
transportation, it is fast becoming an inn
portant factor to the comfort of our citi-
Gems.
The officers are J. D. Dubois, President ;
Chas. Hirsch, Superintendent; E. J. Rut-
ter, Secretary. Directors: A. Reymann,
NJ. Reilly, A. Rolf, J. d. Dubois and F..
Happy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
WINES AND LIQUORS.

Wheeling's advantages as a market
for WHISTLES, wines and liquors, has
long been recognized and the trade
volume has grown to large proper
tions. The representative jobbers are
live, progressive, enterprising men,
who are exerting every means to still
more generously develop and bring
to this market the tradeof the ad-
joining States.
The trade has thus fas Die present
year retained its woat<d Sigor and
sure direction, While the outlook in.
dicates that sales N the aggregate will
be larger than inhormer years.
PETER wELTY & Co., No. 111s MAIN
AND 112l WATER STREETS. 81
The firm of P. welty & Co., importers and
wholesale dealers in Wines and Liquors, wss|
established in 1861, under the firm name
Of c. Welty q Bro, and continued as such
until 1885, when the present firm was,
formed, consisting of Peter Welty, c. w:
Welty and S. Welty.
The building occupied by this represen-
tatiye firm is fine, substantial building
extending through the entire length Of the
block, 266 feet long, making it probably
the longest store in the country. The
premises are kept fully stocked with
complete line of Wines, Liquors and Whis-
kies. The firm are large importers of all
kinds of Wines, Champagnes, Scotch and
Irish Whistles, French Cognacs, Mineral
Waters, &c. All the leading brands of
Whistles are carried, prominent amoug
which are Dougherty Pure Rye, Monticel-
10, Gibson, and Guckenheimer Rye and
Kentucky Sour Mash Whistles of all the
leading distillers The firm do very ex-
tensive business, having four travelling
statesmen constantly on the road, who visit
the trade in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Maryland and Kentucky :. With the
large stock of goods carried, coupled with
their long experience in this line, the firm
Of p. Welty & Co. are prepared to supply
the trade with the best and finest Wines,
Liquors and Whiskies found anywhere in
she Ohio Valley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01

been a record Of steady and substantial
progress.
The plant operated by the company Is
perfect in every detail, the rolling mills,
blowing and annealiug furnaces, regulating
gas furnaces, and all other departments be-
ing constructed on the most scisf} l6c prin-
ciples and equipped with every convenience
that could assist in the prosecution Of a
heavy manufacturing business. In the nail
making department I73 nail machines are
in operation, represen ting weekly output
of 8, 700 kegs.
The Benwood Iron Works are manufac-
turers of steel nails exclusively, Of all Sizes,
and adapted for all purposes, Of a remarka.
bly, high excellence and uniformity OF
quality. The trade extends throughout the
whole country, with a particularly heavy
patronage from the Western and Southern
States.
The facilities enjoyed by the Benwood
Works in the production of nails gives
them almost a secure position as regards
competition. By blast furnaces of large
capacity and through their interest in the
Wheeling Steel Works, corporation with
capital of 5000, COO and splendidly
equipped plant, every process and stage Of
nail manufacture is under their direct con-
troll, from the mining Of the ore until its
conversion into the finished product. These
peculiar advantages to close buyers in large
quantities must, Of course, become at once
apparent. 90
The Benwood Works are also manufac.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
WARWICK CHINA Co.

The Warwick China Company, although
just completed, has taken rank among our
most prominent manufacturing concerns
The plant is large, built of brick and pre-,
sents solid substantial appearance. The
buildings are six in number and of one,
two, three and four stories in height They
are conveniently situated for shipment BY
river or rail, having tHeir own switch to
either road.
Especial psins were taken during cree
ton to have the plant constructed upon
the most modern plan, one design for con-
venience in manufacturing and economy
in production. Natural gas is used for
fuel, also an improved method of steam
heating for drying the ware. The slip
house department is model of perfection
in its way, containing the most modern
and perfect machinery in use, together
with some Innovation that that are entirely
new to the trade. The decorating depart
ment is large and arranged for convenience
and light, well calculated for rapid pro-
duction of ware, and is in charge Of o su-
perior designer. In passing through the
establishment we were struck with the
beauty of designs and shapes Of tea, toilet
and dinner ware, al Of which ARE entirely
new, and will be upon the market within
the next 80 days. The product of the
works will be china and semi-porcelan,
and judging from present indications will
be of superior quality, as the superinteud-
eLcy of these works Is under the manage
ment Of one Of the most skillful and ex-
perienced potters in this or any other
country.