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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
4 Cunning Class of Peddlers.

The city is the rendezvous of a cunning . class of peddlers who live on the neighboring country You will see in certain parts signs of "Peddlers Supplied, which reveal the To- cality where such men congregate. They form colony, all the men being in the busi- ness. The majority are Germans of an ignorant class, who are, however, very shrewd in their way. They make peddling trips of a week or two; that is, they remain away until their stock is exhausted, and what they make is net profit, as their ex- penSes are almost nothing When they wish to make day trip and return home at night they take in the city, but they find the coun- try most profitable At one time they will take out shoes, at another knickknacks, but at this time of the year they generally carry tinware
 The country is infested with the tin ped dler, and he is the most persistent visitor the people have. He starts out from home on foot with stock of tinware strung upon his person. It represents small outlay, and means from s to $10 profit. When he gets beyond the suburbs he enters every farm yard, despite dogs, and offers his wares. He generally pretends to be stupid i'll order to hang around longer and offer tinware. When he gets hungry he goes to one of the better class of houses and asks for something to eat, which saves expenses. At night he boldly asks for lodgings at houses where lodgers are not taken, and either gets bed i'll the stable or goes out and sleeps in a haystack. The only thing he has to pay for is his beer, and the greatest wear and tear are on shoe leather. One who has not been in the country cannot appreciate the number of these visit O'S. have been living near the city two weeks, and at least ten tinware men have called.-"M. J." in Globe-Democrat-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
New York,s Centennial.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, July 27.-The centennial celebration of the entry of tho State of Now York into the Union was held here yesterday.
 The city was crowded with visitors from the outlying towns and cities of tho State. Buildings, both public and private, in nearly every street, were decorated with flags and bunting.
 Leutenant-Governor Jones presided at the public meeting held at the Opera House.
 The Hon. John NJ. Platt delivered the his- torical address. In the evening grand pyr- otechnic display was made from the east span of the Poughkeepsie Bridge. The fireworks were set off at an elevation of 270 feet above the water
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Married the Circus-Rider.

NEW YORK, July 27.-An Edinburgh dispatch announces the marriage of young William Walter Phelps Dodge to Miss Ida Lena Cooke.
 Young Dodge is the son of Prof. D. Stuart Dodge and nephew of the New Jersey ex-Con- rressman, William Walter Phelps, after whom he is named.
 The bride is the daughter of the veteran circus proprietor and is the principal bare back rider in Cooke's circus, which Is now exhibiting through Great Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Poisoned by Drinking Buttermilk.

WICHITA. Kan, July T.-Yesterday the household of Daniel McCarty, consisting of his wife, four daughters and d daughter-in- law Mrs. Henshaw, were poisoned from drinking buttermilk. Five doctors have been laboring with them, and have succeeded in saving the lives of Mrs. McCarty and three daughters.
 The old man Mrs. Henshaw and one dnugh ter, it is believed will die. It is thought that the milk had been allowed to stand in cop per vessel and in this way became poisoned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Nh Truth i'm the Story.

MONTREAL, July 27.-The statement con- tained in q special dispatch sent out from Three Rivers on the 20th inst. to the effect that fourteen men had been drowned in the rapids Of the Mattawan River, about fifty miles above Piles, proves to havc been en- tirelY without fOundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
France Is Alarm ed.

PARIS July 27.-Rum ors were current yes terday that the troops on the Eastern from tier were to be reinforced.
 They caused some trepidation on the Bourse and there was a general depress:on in prices.
 The reports grew out of the fact that Il number of generals have gone to make tour of the frontier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
A Successful Medicine.

Doctor-Well, is your brother still troubled with sleeplessnessl
 ''No, sir; not in the least"
 "Ah, then the opiate I gave him a week ago put him to sleepg"
 II should say it did. He's been sleeping ever since, and am just going to see the un- dertaxer. You will meet the sheriff up the street. Good day."-LiDcoln Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
The Volunteer First.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, July 27.-The yacht Volunteer arrived here at o'clock this morn ing having left Owls Head yesterday.
 The New York club will probably accept the invitation of the Eestern Yacht club and come to Marblehead. The remainder of the fleet is expected to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Miss ober is Now Mrs. Kline.

BLUE HILL. ME., July 27.-Miss E. H. Ober, who is well known In connection with the formation and early management of the Bos- ton Ideal Opera Company, was married yes- terday, in this, her native pace. to Virgil B. Kline, of Cleveland, O. MT. Kline is a law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Refreshing Reading for the HOT SUMMER DAYS.
ENORMOUS STOCK.
 PERSUASIVE PRICES. A CLIMAX IN PRICES.
 A CLIMAX IN PRICES.

in seasonable Wraps, Jackets, Suits and Jerseys, for ladies' misses and children. This great sale will be inaugurated on an Nextensiye scale to substantially close out our entire stock. Our customers thoroughly appreciate the importance of this announce ment, and know from past eNpe- rience tn tt sales of this nature mean that something more thai the ordinary will take place. No auction, passe or shOpworn gar ments enter into the composition Cithis sale. Our reputation has been built on a more solid fouD- dation. The best of every jhinS will be offered. Goods that are seasonable and command ready attention will be cut to such cloNe prices as will accomplish what we aim at, viz: An immediate and effective clearance to wind up the season.
 Ladies Suits. Ladies Suits.
 Ladies' Suits.
 This department now ranks among the foremost in New Eng land. We are prepared to cope with the rush we anticipate, our aim being constantly to place be- fore our patrons garments of reli- able cut, fit aud finish.
 Ladies all-wOOl Flannel suits at s3.95, were $7.50; Ladies novel Combination suits at S5.50, were $10; Ladies French twilled cash mere suits at $6.2S, were $12.5O; Ladies French gingham and sa- teen suits at SIPS, were S5,5O. White Suits, White Suits!
 White Suits!
 Ladies richly-trimmed Lawn suits at $3, were s6.5O; Ladies white embroideed Swiss suits at S5.5O, were $9.
 Misses and Childlen's Suits - Prices Cut in Two aSecond Time
 A vast SUI plNtS OL Ah1oSSS eeI1u Children garments in wash fla brics, white goods aud embroider- ed Swiss, which will be soldwithout reserve; 1000 dozen Children's Cambric dresses at 10c each.
 Jerseys! Jerseys! Jerseys!
 During this sale we propose to sink all former bargains into in- significance. Our stock is com plete in every detail, and our prices will simply astound you. Ladies Wraps. Ladies' Wraps!
 We found the first of a brilliant summer campaign, bringing for ward a number of novel attrac- tion in beaded wraps. In these articles we always lead, exhibit ing the novelties of the season ahead of all competitors; any thing remaining in those goods you can buy at ridiculously low prices. We shall carry none over and a clearing sale in this depart ment means empty shelves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
New England Diseneciant Co,

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and a sure preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all kinds pertaining to the all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used in the Naugatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

Newly Furnished throughout. Board and Rooms by the day or week at reasonable rates. Meals to order at all hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
Col. Lamont,s Family.

BAR HARBoR, July 27.-Mrs. Daniel Lamont, wife of the Presidents secretary, arrived here to-day with her family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
How the Ball Clubs Stand.
A cSnCIATTnN

The baseball clubs in tho National League and the American Association, including games played on July 26. stand as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
BOarderS Wanted.

Rooms newly furnished throughout Can ac commodate a few good parties with Room and Board. First class board at reasonable rates,
 140 East Main Street. Next; to Spencer S Pierpont's,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-27
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Prices at the Close of Business oR
 Thursday Afternoon.

WHEAT. ssh; CORN, Ssa: OATS. Upgraded. mixed. SoA; FLOUR, patents. $&.eo9ss.0o; extra sS.5o@s4.75; LARD $s6p: BUTTER. creamery, 1s@2l: dairy. 17@ls; cR2xsx. essam e@7%; skim. 295: Eggs. 1T@ls.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11

do not knock him down and tread on him
until life il extinct he will continue to bid,
tease, flatter and raise the bid again. II he
thinks all this is not enough to accomplish
his end he will stuff the ballot-box and
hinder honest citizens voting. Why is IL
that such scanda' ous things are allowed? Is
it the lack of leaders instructed in the honest
school of adversely? In times past such
men were found in Washington, in Jefferson
and in the Adamses from Massachusetts.
Their presence and influence raised politics
above a money basis and made the elections
the choice of the people and not that of
liquor-dealers or any other clique. 1t has
often been the case that members of one party
would keep men mot overnight" under
their thumbs for several days before the
elections and then take them directly to the
ballot-box to cast the votes they put into
the hand of each, and If resistance was Of
fered force was used to have the vote cast
the desired way. What would the "father
of our country Westinghouse the
stately jefferson, or the Adamses have
said If you had offered them one hundred
dollars for their vote? " Flee now for thy
life, thou traitor" At the present time
many of the ablest and best men will have
nothing to do with politics. They give as
reasons for so doing the amount of money
it would take and the scandals that are and
have been practiced but is it a sufficient
reason because evil is present that good,
honest men should have nothing to do with
politics? No greater is the need of honest,
intelligent, industrious, Christian men who
will stand squarely on their own feet facing
the evil, ready to use every fair means to
root it out.
' 1t is the heart and not the brain
That to the highest doth attain"
The better elements in both parties are
looking for such men. Where shall they be
found? They do not care where he was
born or what his profession if only he will
go forth to do his best in subduing this
monster. Here, young men, is chance for
us. Will we take it, or shall it go to others
no better fitted than we? Never before in
the history of America has there been such
a chance for honest, intelligent, industrious
Christian young men, with little money
and some spare time, as at the present.
Look at the liquor question and the rotten
ness of politics. Shall we let these be till,
like leprosy, they sever our nation joint by
joint, or shall we rise to purify and cleanse
this political filth and wickedness?
FRANK A. WALKER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
First District Convention.

The first district republican convention
for the election of two delegates to the ma
tional convention was held in City Hall,
Burlington, on Tuesday, April 3, with about
two hundred delegates present. Hon. G. p.
Hogan of Sheldon was elected chairman,
and Fletcher ID. Proctor of Proctor secre-
tary. On taking the chair Mr.. Hogan spoke
briefly on the tariff and other important
issues. The name of b. j. Derby of Bur
lington was presented for delegate by Hon.
w. l.. Burnap; seconded by several gentle
men from other counties, and Mr. Derby
was chosen by reclamation. J. NJ. Slade of
Middlebury nominated Hon. c. w. Read of
Addison for the second delegate. The
nomination was numerously seconded and
Mr.. Read was elected unanimously. In his
remarks Mr.. Slade referred to Mr.. Blaine s
brilliant leadership. The mention of Mr.
Blaine's name was greeted with tremendous
applause. Olin Merrill of Enosburgh and
n. w. Fisk of Isle La Motto were unani-
mously elected alternates, and the conven-
ton adjourned
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
Literary Notes.

THE manager of the American Vocal
Music Association, Mr.. Theodore f. Seward,
has prepared an exhaustive treatise on the
tonic sofia system, giving full explana-
ton of the method aud a description of the
many ways in which it may be applied to
the development of popular music 1t is
published by Messrs Biglow * Main, IS
East Ninth street, New York, and a copy
will be sent to any address on receipt of
three two-cent stamps.
THE FLOWER PEOPLE. BY Mrs. Hor-
ace Mann. Boston: Lee & Shepard, pub
fishers. For sale by ID. f. Long. This is
another of the Classics for Home and
School," and will prove delightful company
for the children, who are always glad to
mngle with the flowers. The snowdrops,
crocuses, violets, anemones, May flowers,
roses and many other poses are pleasantly
introduced to the reader and allowed to tell
in their own way all about themselves. The
benefits of this little volume are not con-
fined to younger readers, for the refreshing
chats which the flowers indulge in will en-.
terrain and instruct all elderly people who
enjoy association with the beauties of the
garden
A DOZEN OF THEM. BY Pansy. Boston
ID. Lothrop Company. Price sixty cents
A Sunday-school story, written in Pansy's
best vein and having for its hero twelve
year-old boy who has been thrown upon the
world by the death of his parents and who
has no one left to look after him but sister
little older whose time is fully occupied
in the milliner's shop where she is EN-
ployed Joe (for that is the boys name
finds place to work at farmhouse where
there is a small private school. His sister
makes him promise to learn by heart verse
of Scripture every month 1t is task al
first, but he is boy of his word and he
fulflls his promise-wth what results the
reader of the story will find out.
| 7
TON from AID 32l to 1888. BY A. III
Lewis, DID. New York: ID. Appleton & Co
For sale by ID. f. Long, Montpelier. This
is a carefully-compiled and well-analyzed
body of information on the subject. The
chief object of DR.. Lewis in preparing il
appears to have been the demonstration o
the real purpose underlying this class OF
legislation. "The first Sunday legislation,
he maintains, "was the product of tina
pagan conception, so fully developed by tn,
Romans, which made religion a department
of the state This was Numerically op
posed to the genius of New Testamen
Christianity 1t did not find favor in tn,
church until Christianity had been deeply
corrupted through the influence of gnosti
cism and kindred pagan errors" A com
pendious survey of the Sunday laws il
every state of the Union forms not the leas
valuable part Of the book.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
Second District Convention.

The second district republican convention
was held in Capital Hall, Montpelier, on
Thursday April 3 The attendance of dele
gates numbered nearly one hundred seventy.
AT hall-past ten o'clock the convention was
called to order by Hon. w. II. Dubois,
chairman of the district committee. Prayer
by Rev. A. b. Truax. Secretary II. G..
Bates than read the convention call, and on
motion of Charles Wilson of Danville the
roll-call of delegates was omitted. Hon.
Levi *. Fuller was elected temporary chair
man and made brief but excellent speech
on the political situation. His reference to
the republican victory in Rhode Island
produced an outburst of applause. c. T,
Walter of st. Johnsbury and G. r. Nelson
of Derby were elected secretaries and the
temporary organization was made perma-
nent. For the first delegate Colonel u. NJ.
Mansur of Island Pond nominated Hon. S.
ID. Hobson of Brighton. The nomination
was seconded by Charles Wilson of Dan
vile, f. f.. Alfred of Newport, l.. o. Greene
of Woodstock and o. b, Boyce of Barre,
and Mr.. Hobson was elected by reclamation.
For second delegate DIR. Billiard nominated
Hon. II. G. Ide of St. Johnsbury, who was
seconded by George III. Blake of Barton,
Mr. Smith of Windsor, l.. T. Williams of
Bloomfield and NJ. Russell of Wilmington,
and Mr.. lde was elected by reclamation.
For alternate for Mr.. Hobson Il. w. Smith
of Newbury nominated Major John G.
Stearns of Bradford; seconded by f, w.
Baldwin and Mr.. Smith of st. Johnsbury
and Major Stearns was unanimously elected
For the second alternate Mr. Paul of Wood
stock nominated William W. Stickney OF
Ludlow, who was seconded by Mr.. Hebard
of Chelsea, Mr.. Mann of Wilmington and f
w. Baldwin of Barton. w. II. Tucker
nominated Gilbert A. Davis of Reading
who was seconded by Mr.. Brown of Bellows
Falls and Mr., Wilson of Danville A ballot
was taken, with the following result
Shckney, seventy-one; Davis, ninety-two-
and Mr.. Davis was declared elected. Or
motion of Colonel Mansur the platform o.
the state convention was indorsed. The
convention then adjourned
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
Died mt His Post.

Many of our business men are suddenly
their daily duties Premonitory symptoms
such as dizziness and pressure in the head
pain around or palpitation of the heart
numbness or prickly sensation of the limbs
sour stomach, etc. have been neglected
and the unfortunate victim of apopleXy
dies in few hours or is left in sadly
crippled condition. Anti-Apoplectine, the
only apoplexy preventive and paralysis
cure taken as directed relieves all the pre-.
monitory symptoms and keeps the blood
vessels and heart in such a condition as 10
make apopleXy impossible. Send to DIR. f
S. Hutchinson & Co., Enosburgh Falls, VT
for testimonials.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
Mason Il Hamlin Organs Abroad.
PROGRESS IN PIANOS.

cone could not spend pleasanter morn
ing anywhere than in the mushroom of the
agents for these organs. There will be
found all sorts and conditions of American
organs-from those that can be packed in
box and conveniently carried to camp
meeting in "A quiet by-street to the famous
Liszt model which has no rival for power
and beauty of tone. There is also the
queens model, which received her majes-
TVS warmest appreciation. The London
MUSHROOM of this firm, with its comfortable
lounges and old engravngs, is open to all
corners, and there you will meet in its pre-
cncts the most celebrated musicians of the
day. Many of them come and listen with
rapt attention and admiration to the brilliant
improvisation of celebrated organists, who
are always kind enough to play for visitors
who wish to hear them. Here you will find
Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir George Grove,
Maud Valerie White, Gywllym Grove,
Charles Godfrey Horse Guards, Bucalossi,
Lawrence Kellie and even, on some morn
ings, the beautiful Mary Anderson and the
gifted Mrs. Kendall; but indeed, as every
one goes there, the list is endless" Messrs.
Mason x Hamlin bid fair to become as
famous Tor their improved pianos as they
have long been for their world-renowned
organs. The peculiar feature of the Mason
IL Hamlin piano is that the strings are di-
rectly secured to the iron frame by metal
fastenings, instead of being wound around
iron pins set in wood, as in other pianos. The
results OF tins important improvement are
claimed to be remarkable refinement and
musical purity of tone, much decreased
liability to get out of tune and increased
durability. A circular containing test-
monials from three hundred purchasers,
musicians, dealers and tuners will be sent
free to any one addressing the manufac-
turers, Messrs. Mason & Hamlin, Union
Square, New York city. - London Lazy s
World.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
Honesty in Politics.

Mr.. Edit0r:-The time is drawing near
when each of the political parties win hold
its convention TO choose candidate for the
next presidential election. There is and
has been a growing tendency in politics
toward dishonest, low, undetermined means
to accomplish the desired end, till at the
present time something must be done by
the honest to stay the advance Of this mon
ster, who walks up and down the political
world, looking you squarely in the face, and
says; "I'll give you one dollar for your
vote, or a good paying position as clerk
where your political influence will be in
creased" Or, " If you will work for me this
election will work for you next" If you
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
The GOuldsyilIe Postmaster.
GouLpsvrLLE, VT, April 6. 1

GoULDsvILLE. VT, April 6, 1888.
Mr.. Editor The article that appeared in
the Mortified Ne1cS that the postmaster
general had appointed Mr.. Luther Rich
postmaster over me, and that l could " re-
sign or go out without" does me gross in
Justice. The facts are that my health was
poor and had business that compelled me
to leave the state, and l voluntarily resigned
and recommended Mr.. Rich, and the person
who wrote that article knew the facts. Re-
spectfully, l.. S. HUTCHINs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-11
tcoNTrNuED FROM FIRST rAGE.1

place last week. go Mrs. Frank Gonyeau
has returned to Milton. 80 A short time
since Cortez Putnam retired Saturday even
ing and slept until the following Monday
morning, making thirty-six hours of sleep.
He is in poor health. - Mrs. George
Lance is visiting friends in South Ryegate.