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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-04

past six years and have never yet had a
customer who failed to pronounce it the
best in use. On over four hundred ma
chimes which have sold during that time,
all of which are fully warranted, l have
been called upon to pay out less than five
dollars for repairs"
NEW ORGANS constantly on hand to let,
and rent applied as payment if purchased.
Prices reasonable Terms easy. j. F.
Waterman, Montpelier, Vt.
THE store in Randalls block on Main
street, Waterbury, has been hired by a Bos-
ton party for the purpose of closing out the
entire stock of mems, boys and children's
clothing of large clothing firm that has
failed. These goods are made in the latest
styles-good honest, durable clothing-and
they will be sold for half the regular price
This great clothing sale will give the peo-
pie in Waterbury and surrounding towns a
grand opportunity to secure good clothing
for little money This sale will take place
in Randalls block, Waterbury, commencing
Friday, January 6, and will close in seven
days.
1HlS lS lor you 10 redu' llyoundNe-
anykindofasoreuseMa Markham 'scarbolizedoint-
mentandcureyourselfat which means
that if you have chapped or cracked hands,
cold-sores upon the face or lips, salt rheum,
itching piles, chilblains, corns, bunions
boils, felons, cuts, burns, erysipelas blisters,
old sores or ulcers, or any other sore or
humor upon yourself-or if your horse has
the scratches, cut or a shoe-boil, or if your
COW has sore teats, or cut or other sore
you should heal them at once by going to j.
V. Babcock's drugstore, Montpelier, VT.
and buying box of Maxhams Carbolized
Ointment, which will cure you more speedily
than any other remedy that you can use.
If your dealer does not have it E. A. Max
ham, Bethel, VT, will send you a box, post
age paid, upon receipt of price, twenty-five
cents
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-04
Business Notices.

THE finest specimens of the photographer S
art may be seen at Harlows.
A. b. BIsBEE, MD. Office in Walton's
block State street, Montpelier, Vt.
USE E. f. Dodge's weather-strips. Leave
orders at Gleason & Co. IS furnture-store.
BARNARD, SUMNER & Co. continue their
great carpet sale. See advertisement on the
fifth page.
PIANos.-I will sell frst-class pianos for
the next ninety days at lower prices than
ever before offered in Montpelier. j. f.
Waterman.
FARM mortgages netting seven per cent
are sold and guaranteed by the Farmers
Trust Company. These loans are receiving
the endorsement of the most careful in
vestors. Inquire at the Office of George w
Wing, Montpelier, VT.
GIVEN AwAY-A $50 gold watch at Stand
ish's cigar-store. A ticket securing a chance
at drawing for this watch will be gicea to
each person purchasing goods at this store
to the amount of twenty-five cents and for
every twenty-five cents worth bought by
any one person.
THE great clothing sale at the old Mont
pelier House closed on Friday. Report
says that they have had an extra big trade
and their customers are well satisfied. They
went to Boston after the rest of the goods
which were left with the assignee, which
will be shipped to Waterbury, where they
expect to open a sale in Randall's block for
seven days, commencing Friday, January g.
REMEMBER that Dr. Wheelock, dentist
at Waterbury, has purchased one of the
dental electric vibrators " for extracting
teeth without pain The doctor can give a
long list of names of those who have had
teeth extracted with it, and one and all
unite in saying that it is a valuable inven-
ton and boon to those having teeth ex-
tracted. No extra charge for its use. Call
at his Office and see for yourself.
In the parlor of j. V. Morrows residence
on Seminary Hill has been placed for exhi-
biton an elegant Ivers & Pond upright
piano from Bailey's mushrooms, Burling-
ton, vt. The reputation of pianos of this
make is established and parties contemplate
ing the purchase of such an instrument are
urged to call and see the one above referred
to. Mr.. Morrow is authorized to quote
prices and his daughters will take pleasure
in showing the piano to visitors.
GEORGE A. ANswoRTH, Williamstown
and Barre, dealer in pianos, organs ana
sewing-machines. Barre headquarters, Per-
ley Chander's jewelry store. He has the
agency for the White sewing-machine, of
which j. G. Griggs of Waterbury, W., says:
81 have sold the White machine for the
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The drama, Among the Breakers, " is to be
followed each evening by laughable farces,
and it is to be hoped the club will be
greeted by crowded houses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
Up AND DOWN.
The Wheel Of Politics Still
Turning, With Lively
Changes Every Day.
Seheffer, Gilman and Nelson
Go to Bed Together, But
Not to Take a Nap.
Indications that Scheffer Will
Run Observation-Disclosures
to Smash States.
The Foreign Vote Of the State
and How Knute Nelson
May Gain by 1t.
Prohibition Not Slumbering,
and Has a Chance to Hurt
Somebody Now.
The Coming Legislature,
Needed Legislation, and
Hints for Demo Gratis.
McGiIl and the Millers Still
Love Each Other, With an
Eye to Business.
Why Should Merriam Pay for
a Nomination if He Is a
Farmers Horse
The Coming Legislature,
Needed Legislation, and
Hints for Demo Gratis.
McGiIl and the Millers Still
Love Each Other, With an
Eye to Business.
Why Should Merriam Pay for
a Nomination if He Is a
Farmers Horse ?

The significant political events of the
week have been the Endorsement OF
Scheffer by numerous subordinate
Farmers alliances throughout the state;
the inauguration in Southern Minnesota
of movement to nominate Eugene
Wilson for governor on the Democratic
ticket; the declaration of Capt. Henry
A. Castle that the Republicans must
send an instructed Blaine delegation to
Chicago, and the boom for j. A. Whee-
lock as delegate to Chicago. Merriam
stock has not advanced, the Nc
Gill sentiment has grown bit
stronger, and the Scheffer combine
is all the talk. 1t seems settled that
Knute Nelson, Gilman and Scheffer
have Joined hands to make canvass as
an independent faction. Gilman is to
run for congress in the Fifth. The fight
to be made is to secure the solid German
and Norwegian vote and the disaffected
of both parties. From different sections
of the state the report comes that the
Columbia Liquor Dealers association is
working for Scheffer. 1t appears to be
settled that Scheffer does not really eX-
pect the Republican nomination, will
not seek the Democratic, and intends to
make an independent fight. The Blaine
feeling in the state has developed very
rapidly during the week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
GERMAN DEMOCRATS.
New York Germans Meet to Or
ganiZe for the Campaign.

NEW YORK, March 6.-The central
committee of the United German DEM
ocrats of New York city, consisting of
one delegate from each election district,
met tonight to reOrganize preparatory
to the coming campaign. The platform
demands a systematic condificatiOn of
the national and state tax laws to relieve
commerce of unnecessary burdens, a re-
duction of the surplus in the treasury, an
excise law to legitimatize the liquor
traffic and protection against the police
chicanery; the opening of saloons on
Sunday afternoon and evening; strict
supervision over. corporations and pre-
ventiOn of stock watering; abolition of
trusts, and legal recognition of working
mems unions. Resolutions highly COM
mending the course of President Cleve-
land in preambles and resolutions as
follows were passed:
/, "Resolved, That the United Demo-
cratic party exert its whole influence to
secure the nomination and election of
Grover Cleveland; that the united Ger
man Democrats shall ask for repre-
sentatiOn in the state Democratic con-
uention to be held ON May Is, in the
city of New York, and that the dele
gates to that convention shall insist on
representation in the national Demo
cratic convention"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
THE MILLERS' HAND.
What 1t Did in the Last Campaign
and Wants to DO Now.

The secret influences that have con-
trolled the McGill administration have
come from Minneapolis and not st. Paul,
Loren Fletcher has done his share and
the Pillsburys the rest. A gentleman
of Democratic cloth, but who opposed
Ames two years ago, said to GLOBE
reporter the other day:
.'McGill'S nomination was planned
and carried out by combination of the
millers of Minneapolis. They planned
also that he should be defeated and
Ames elected. They calculated by such
a move to remove Ames out of Mime
apolis local politics, and that his career
as governor would be soindiscreet that
he could be easily defeated in 1888
for reelection. They would then have
control of the Republican organization
in the state and run things to suit them
selves. The election of McGill did not
upset their plans as much as might
seem. He was under obligations to
them, and the appointment of James to
the state grain inspectorship gave to the
millers the say-sO in the inspection Of
the grain of the state. The elevator and
warehouse men are interested, too. The
result is that the system of grain in
spection in the state has become politi-
cal machine that can be put into motion
at once. Grain grading is adapted to
the opinions of the Minneapolis COM
bination, while the inspectors appointed
for political service remain ready to
work caucuSes and manipulate cOnven-
tiOnS in the interests of McGill."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
FRIEND OR FOE?
The Allegations Afioat in Regard
to Merriam and the Railroads.

to Merriam ana the Railroads.
The GLOBE was the first to announce
that an official of the Manitoba road
countenanced by ]. j. Hill, was doing
work for W. R. Merriam's gubernatorlal
aspirations in the Southern part of the
state. Joseph Bookwalter, the official
in question, even gives the Manitoba's
job work to certain county papers, as
for instance, to the Mankato Free
Press. That there is a deal behind
all this there seems no question.
In the legislature of 1887 the railroads
had ali they could do to kill certain leg
islation emanating from the grangerS,
and which would have made life bur-
den for them. McGill furthered their
interests by appointing as soft and COM
plaisant a railroad board as ever sat in a
palace car and heard complaints from.
the rear door. But the farmers, and
particularly the alliance, promise to in
winter. even perhaps going further than
the new Iowa law. Merriam and his
pledged to check this legislation.
If he is nominated for governor the
legislative ticket $50 far as it can be) is
to be fixed, and a combine formed that
will give ''reform" railroad legislation
black eye. Bookwalter could then
succeed Eli Warner as railroad commits
sion secretary. There is no room for
doubt but that Merriam has some big
stake in view in his gubernatorial cam
vass. He is said to have spent already
on preliminary work $780, 900, and that is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
NO BEER.
The Prohibition Crusade for
Water Said to Be Thriving

The Prohibition Crusade for
Water Said to Be Thriving.
Looking back to the meager vote (40O
of the ProhibitioniSts in Minnesota in
1884, and then at the increase to $4,000
in 1885, one wonders if, in 1888 the gain
is as great. what is to become of the Re-
publican party. The Princeton Union
of a late date commenting on the
growth of prohibition in the Fourth dis
trict, says that in ISanti county this
fall 500 votes will be cast for the
Prohibition state ticket and that
this means the. sending of four
Democratic members to the legislature
elected. The town of Cambridge, in
Isanti county, has already voted pro-
hibition, and after July l there will be
no saloons there. In ChiSago county
the movement is said to be strong and
gaining constantly. Pat Childs, of Wa
SEGA, the old nominee of the ''dryS'' for
governor, is on the warpath again lect-
uring throughout the state for the third
party. The ''drys" claim to have more
campaign funds this year than ever be-
fore. Their active work is not being
done in the large cities, but in the cOun-
try districts, particularly where there are
large Scandinavian settlements. A
gentleman well-pOsted in state politics
said Tuesday. "If a vote were taken
on prohibition to-day there would be
10000 for it," The prohibitors them
selves are more modest, not claiming
more than 10000 or $4,000 this fall.
Every indication points to an increase
of their strength beyond the eXpecta-
tions of most of the other party leaders.
Among the Scandinavians the Lutheran
ministers and women are said to be do
ing effective work, preaching it from
the pulpit aud the housetops. The re-
suit of all this is to place the Republic
ans in a bad pickle. In the first place
they are pledged to high Ii
cense, and the Prohibitionists shave
marked for defeat every member
of the legislature who voted
for it. McGill, of course, they are par
ticularly hostile against, because he
made his campaign on that basis and
signed the high license bill. Then the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
PILLSBURY FOR SHERMAN,
But He Admits the Odds Are
in Favor of Cleveland.

Ex-Gov. John S. Pillsbury has long
been power in Republican politics in
Minnesota. For three terms he occu-
pied the chief Office of the state. now
warmed by his friend and creation,
Andrew r. McGill. For years Gov.
Pillsbury was the head and front Of
the preudo-organiZation known as
the state house ring, which now, through
the death of one of its members, the
lapse of years. and the general whirli-
ceased to exist. With the defeat by Nc
MILAN of fSenator Ramsey, the ring re-
ceived it's first disabling stroke, and
when six years later that defeat was
duplicated the stroke became almost
coup de grace. The Pioneer Press was
then the almost only paper published in
the Northwest, and was the autocrat
of politics and the organ of the
ring. Fred Driscoll and Joseph Whee-
lock ran the postOffice, and assistant
government dlctatOrSwere potent factors
of the firm. With the decline of the
ring, the decline of the paper became
sequential. The old organization has
lost its power and thus the bond of
union, but there is
STILL. A FELLOW FEELING,
and the belief is general that, although
all unused to the tripod, Gov. Pillsbury
still manipulates the lever that grinds
out Pioneer Press editorials. When
boom as against Loren Fletcher,
it was the general remark,
especially in Minneapolis, that there
was the Italian hand of the eX-gov-
ernor." Mr.. Fletcher was one of the
leaders in the result against the ring.
and were his lips to unseal they might
pour out tale of singular fascination
concerning the tempting offers and pro-
posed deals thrust thick and fast upon
him. But of late years Gov. Pillsbury
has been out of politics, as far as super
fetal observation went, until he
brought out and nominated Nc
Gill and became chairman of
the state central committee. What does
Gov. Pillsbury say of politics? Very
little indeed. Though a GLOBE re-
porter used his blandest and most in
sinuating arts, nothing but glittering
victim. He was urbaDity itself, with
geniality thrown in gratis.
''Not word on state politics, my dear
young friend, not word. have held
Office under the state myself and it
would be clearly indelicate for me to
say anything, and more especially as I
chance to be honored with the position
/ of chairman of the committee"
i "What are your views of Gov. Nc
iGill's candidacy?"
Z "There you are, you see. 1 can't
really say anything on that subject.
Well, will say this, that l believe Nc
zGilIs popularity is increasing. Now,
that is positively ALL"
+ "Well, then, national politics?"
At this the face of the ex-governor re-
IslaXed and he chatted very easily. He is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
MIR. SCHEFFER SPEAKS.
He May Be an Independent Can
didate Under Certain Circum-

He May Be an Independent Can
didate Under Certain Circum-
stances.
II have always taken the stand upon
the license question:" said Hon. Albert
Scheffer, ''that 1t should not be ques-
ton of the largest purse, but the char
acter of the applicant that should be
considered. While a member of the
state senate urged with all my ability
the enactment Of graded license law
with view to giving all an equal
chance to make a livelihood, and doing
away with determinations in favor of a
few wealthy salOOnkeepers. So far as
my observation has gone more drunken
ness is caused by alcoholic liquors than
from malt, or vinOus extracts, and hence
| argued that alcoholic stimulants should
PAY A HIGHER TAX
than beer or wines. But the legislature
did not incline to my view and passed
the high license law, which is now upon
our statute books, and | was compelled
to submit to the inevitable. Since my
Endorsement, not nomination, mark
you, for the governorship of Minnesota
by the Farmers alliance the question
has been repeatedly asked me: In case
you are not nominated by the Re-
publican or Democratic state cOnven-
tions will you run as an
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATEH
and my answer invariably has been
that it would be time to frame reply
after the two conventions had concluded
their labors. Private letters from all
parts of this state were received by me
before the meeting of the executive
committee of the Farmers alliance urg-
ing me to permit the use of my name in
connection with the governship, but 1
did not feel called upon to announce
myself until regularly organized body
called upon me for something definite.
AS for declaration that if not nomina-
ted by some other organization than
the farmers would run independently,
that would be construed as a threat,
and, naturally, am averse to any such
effort at intimidation. But shall look
after my own interests very carefully
and not
SUBMIT TO ANY FOUL MEANS
to defeat me, such as were employed
four years ago when L was up for
nomination as congressman. Within
the past few days it has been stated that
my Endorsement by the farmers was the
result of clever manipulation by my
friend, Hon. p. II. Kelly, when, as a
matter of fact, that gentleman was not
in any way cognizant of what was trans
piring. and during his six weeks alb
sence he was not notified either by my
friends or by myself that such a move
was contemplated.
II would like to see campaign con-
Quoted upon the principles that have
enunciated in my letter of acceptance,
and l have put myself on record as OPP
posed to prevailing methods in politics
because do dot think fair expression
of opinion can be given at the polls by
their use"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-07
DISASTROUS FLOODS.
The Village Of Rock Falls, To-,
Almost Wiped Out Of
Existence.
Houses Crushed Like Shells
and Terrible Experiences
of the Inmates.
The River at Mankato on the
Rampage and Much Dam
age Anticipated.
Iowa's Railway Horror--The
Des Moines on a Rampage
--Other News.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MASON Cry. To-, April 6.-Last night
the section in and about Rock Falls, To-,
this county, was visited by disastrous
flood. the Shell Rock river overflowing
the banks and completely inundating
the lower portions of the town. A
heavy rain had loosened the ice gorges,
the slOughs and creeks pouring into the
river in perfect torrent. In less than
two hours the river had risen twenty
feet. Houses and barns were crushed
by the ice and swept away, also the
large dam at TOdd'S flour mill, and
155-foot iron bridge; some of the parts
of the latter being borne down the
stream a distance OF two miles. There
were no fatalities, but several narrow
escapes. The house of Mr.. CTuikShank,
where he lived with his wife and three
children, was
CRUSHED LIKE AN EGG-SuELL.
The husband, hearing the roar of the
torrent of ice and water, got out of bed,
and before he could light a lamp the
water i'm his chamber was up to his
waist. He pushed two of his children
through q trap-dOOr, following them, his
wife, with her babe, refusing to leave.
The woman rushed with her child to
the upper story of the house just as it
was yielding to the force of the flood,
and escaped through the roof by jump
ing on the floating ice, where they re-
manned for two hours until daylight,
when neighbors rescued them. A Mrs.
Anderson and five children, whose
house had been swept away, barefOOted
and in their night clothes, were rescued
in the morning from sheet of lee which
had lodged against the branches of
tree. When the water receded it left in
the streets huge cakes of ice, three feet
thick.
PILED ONE UPON ANOTHER
ten to fifteen feet high. The damage
done by the flood to public and private
property will exceed $4,000, and is be-
lieved to have been much greater
farther up the stream. Miles of fences
were torn from the land where the
water was never known to reach be-
fore. Where the water reached it left
immense piles of ice in the streets. 1t
looks like an immense Arctic scene,
with the roofs of the houses protruding
through. All day yesterday the ice was
running and the river was cl0gged with
timbers and driftwoOd from the damage
done above stream, which must have
been great. Capt. Smith, who has just
returned from the scene, Gays he has
lived in Cerro Gordo county for nearly
fifty years. but never saw the water so
high or so much devastation done by
flood here before. A relief papty left
here for Rock Falls this morning, pre-
pared to attend to the wants OF the suf-
fprprS