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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18
Postal Telegraph.

Without doubt postal telegraph
would prove great convenience to the
people if it were found practicable in
the present condition of affairs. The
views of congressman on the subject
are diverse. Unlike the tariff, it is not
party question. Some favor an ex-
detrimental line at first, beginning be-
tween the large cities; others want an
appropriation of $4,000, 900 at once for
the purpose, and others favor the gov
ernment's buying up existing lines in
stead of starting on a new basis. A
number of senators and congressman
contend that the government ought not
to increase its civil list by $4,000 tele-
graph operators; that the government
ought not to go into private business,
and that the scheme is unwise and I'M
democratic. 1t is also objected that
if the government assumes control of
the telegraph that it will be used by
the party in power as vast political
machine; but, on the other hand, it is
argued that this objection can be re-
moved by making the service strictly
non partisan. Although the present
telegraph system of the country has be-
come monopoly, it gives the public an
excellent service under the circum-
stances. There would be little gained
by the establishment of telegraph lines
under government supervision unless
it would afford cheaper rates to the
public. The establishment of the postal
telegraph in Great Britain has not been
a success financially, the deficit grow
ing from $4,000 in 1880 to 81, $50 900 in
1886. But the most serious objection
to postal telegraph system in this
country is raised on the ground of its
unconstitutionality. The New York
Sun says: "The truth is plainly that
telegraph is not a post-ofiice and a
telegraph wire is not a post-road. In
order to get constitutional authority
for the government to establish what
is now called postal telegraph as of
or under the post-office system, the
Constitution must be amended. To
do it under the present text of the
Constitution would be sheer usurpa-
ton" 1t may be well to go slow in
the adoption of the system in the
United States until its practicability can
be determined by the most thorough
investigation of the whole system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18

Nor much of importance in con-
gressional proceedings the past week,
except interesting debates on several
measures. In the senate several
speeches were made on the Blair edu-
cation bill and the resolution for the
division among the states of the 49,
100000 raised by direct tax in 1861.
Mr.. Chandler's resolution ordering an
inquiry into the recent suppression of
the negro vote in Jackson, Miss, was
adopted. Messrs. Mitchell and Stew
art spoke on Chinese immigration.
Mr.. Hale made long and carefully
prepared address, criticising the presi-
dents course on civil service reform
The house passed the little deficiency
bill and private claim bill. The COM
mittee on post-offices reported bill
permitting certain marks on second,
third and fourth-class Matchmaker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18
The Vermont Horse. Breeders.

The annual meeting of the above associa-
ton was held at Rutland on the 18th instant
The association is on sound financial basis
and now has balance in the treasury of
S75i after three years of what may propely
be called experimental work The dates
August 90 80 and 81 were fixed upon for the
next exhibition, and the place will be either
Rutland, Burlington, Brattleboro or ST. AL
bans. a meeting will be held at Burlington
January "A to determine this question.
The following named officers were elected
for the year ensuing: Colonel George w
Hooker, president; e. f. Brownell, secre-
tary; j. Battell, treasurer; f. III. Earring
ton and ID. w Bliss, advertising and corre-
spending committee. The executive COM
mittee is as follows: For one year, j. c.
Parker of Quechee, George F. Davis of
Windsor. ID. W. Bliss of Bethel. j. Battell
of Middlebury and c. Il. Russell of Grand
Isle; for two years, j. n. North of Shore
ham, Il. f. Brownell of Burlington II. S.
Town of Montpelier, f. II. harrington of
Brandon, Il. Bowman of Rutland II. T,
Cults of Orwell, G. S. Page OF Worthwhile,
Colonel George w. Hooker of Brattleboro
and Herbert Brainerd of st. Adams.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18
Commercial Union.

This phrase, as applied to the rela-
tons which might exist between the
United States and Canada, means
simply return to the reciprocity treaty
of 1854 We are aware that the propo-
sition is advocated by some very good
men and that its adoption might be a
benefit to our people in some direc-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18

A FORTUNATE AND GRATEFUL WOMAN
Mrs. j. III. Giles of Everett, Penn, saws:
g suffered for many years from kidney
and gravel trouble. Besides, had other
complaints common to my sex. | began
using DIR. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy of Rondout, N Y. A few words tell
the result i am a happy and perfectly
well woman once more. Thanks to DIR.
Kennedy and his Favorite Remedy"
Price 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18

rolling stock will not reach over $4,000.
It is said that the accident was caused by a
broken hange on the forward truck of the
smoking-car.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18

A SAN FRANCISCO dispatch states that
the smallpox epidemic still increases.
From six to twelve new cases are reported
daily, and it is believed that cases among the
Chinese are concealed from the authorities.
Thirty-siX deaths have occurred since jan
uary l.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-18

for them to remain and build up and add TO
the farms which their fathers hewed out of
the forest. VERMoNTER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Interstate Law and Circnses.

The difficulty between the railroads
and the large travelling circuses il the
matter of transportation still continues,
with very little probability on the part of
such big show as Barnum & Bailey s
being able to travel at all this year.
After careful calculation of the ex-
pense of travelling their show by rail,
Barnum & Bailey find it absolutely i'm
possible 20 use the railroads at the prices
asked, and find that Europe offers the
cheaper and better field under the exist
ing circumstances; so with the serious
object of going to England and the CONT
nent, where it is calculated they can ex-
hibit for two years, they will dispatch
agents to make all the preliminary ar
rangements.
Mr. Barnum's option of purchasing the
Great Eastern does not expire until April
next, and negotiations will be at once re-
newed looking to securing that vessel to
take the whole of the greatest show on
earth to those countries, after the New
York and Brooklyn season is finished in
the spring. Mr.. Barnum's people say
that no circus can afford to travel by rail-
road in this country any more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
From Los Angeles.

The last Jefferson Banner contains a
letter dated Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. /,
written by our former townsmau, IL. M.
Waldo, ito his brother at Jefferson, and
knowing it would be of interest at this
time, we take the following extracts:
Well Ben, this is a great country. Of
course you know something about it, hav-
ing been in this state long ago. | am
not so much carried away with the coun-
try as [ expected to be, although the eli
mate is all that the heart can wish. Yes,
it is grand Sunshine and flowers.
To-day we had green peas and straw
berries for dinner, ADD they were delicious,
but cost lots of money. Every thing is
very high. Building lots are held higher
by one-half than in Chicago, and think
it "bubble" that will burst before long,
although | may be mistaken. Certainly
| dare not invest one cent in dirt" We
have sold out our business here and are
renting rooms, waiting for something to
turn up. Did very well with the deal
we made, and consider ourselves FORUM
ate in making the sale. Everything is
inflated beyond all reason. What would
you think of giving forty dollars month
for one room and pay your board besides?
That is what | have been renting the
most of my rooms for, and do you wonder
that [ am getting from UNDER Per-
haps it will continue so, but doubt it
Tomorrow john and [ will go to Pas
sadena to see w. P Forsyth. Thence to
Santimonica, nice little town on the
coast, about twenty miles from here We
may find something that might induce US
to remain, and we may 60 back to Wis
consin in the spring. Time will tel!
Certainly at this writing, | am not ''stuck"
on the country.
Now | am aware that when you read
this you will say, "Marsh Is homesick,"
but that is rot so. We are all glad we
came. We have seen for ourselves and
are satisfied. We are enjoying the wiz
ter months, inasmuch as We are escaping
the cold weather you are having there,
but think we hear as much complaining
of being cold as we ever did in good old
Wisconsin. You see. in the middle of
the day it is very warm, and when the
sun goes down the change is so great one
actually suffers with the cold if not
dressed for it. You will see white dresses
and fans some parts of the day and fur
Cloaks the other.
The orange trees are now loaded with
fine fruit, but 60 to the stores for them
and they will charge as much, if not more,
than they cost with you.
Los Angeles is beautiful city, and is
growing rapidly. When Agnes and |
were out riding to-day, we came in sight
of Old Mt. Badly, which looms up some
fifty miles away. 1t was white with snow,
while here roses are in bloom in almost
every yard, and hedges Of Gala lilies with
thousands of blossoms make it perpetual
summer.
Write and let US know how it IS with
you and your long, cold winter.
Truly yours,
Fl. M. WALDO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

Mr.. McFETRIDGE, in hislnterview with
The Evening Wisconsin St. Paul CORE
spondent, Jan. 27, makesa strong point in
the GuentherDelaney controversy when
he says:
"Ml. Guenther had the assistance and
active support of the Republicans of the
Second district, together with major
fraction of the Democratic vote. / mean
by q major fraction Bragg's support. For
the. same reason that Mr. Guenther in
the future could not honorably be can
didate against Gen. Bragg, [ could not
be candidate against Mr. Delaney. My
whole political career has been spent
fighting the Democratic ring in Dodge
county"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
REDWOOD NOTES.

The spelling school last Friday evening
held by the teachers A. l.. Williams, of
district No. 2, and n. Thauer, of district
No. 4, town of Shields, was a fine success.
For some time it seemed AS If district No.
4 would be victorious, but the tables
turned in favor of No. 2 and the field
was won by Miss Mary Egan. An inter
esting exhibition followed the spelling
match, consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music, dialogues and recitatlons
An audience of fully 200 attended and all
appeared well pleased with the entertain
ment, which it is hoped will be repeated
soon again by teachers Williams and
Thauer.
Mercury is still on the rise.
Quite fair attendance at the dance
and rattle given by E. Yahne and brother
Monday night. Ticket No. 80, held by
Ed. Hillebrand, of WATERFOWL, drew the
prize, it being a horse Though a small
gathering, all bad a good time
Fred Uehling, cheesemaker of the
Home cheese factory, has gone to Hogan,
where he will remain the rest of the win
ter.
Rev. D. Tierney was visitor to the
Cream City last week.
The eclipse of the moon on Saturday
evening did not go unnotlced by the peo-
pie of this village.
Mrs. VIM. HinsmanD, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gottlieb Schmidt, of this place,
died of consumption at her home in the
town of WATERFOWL, Jan. "a. The tuner
al was TO be held Thursday, but on ac-
count of the roads being blocked was
postponed till the next day. Her body
was brought to this place for burial.
The mail agents on the fast mail have
displayed great carelessness the past
month in throwing mail off at this sta
ton. The first of the month the mail
bag was caught under the cars, and
nothing, as yet, has been heard from it.
Monday morning of this week the mail
pouch was again drawn under the train,
not being thrown far enough from the
track. The contents were scattered along
the track, the mail pouch and papers be-
ing destroyed. The letters were damaged,
but readable, what was found of them,
there being no certainty that all were
found. There no doubt will be stop to
this kind of work, as it benefits no one
and is not in the regulations of the Post
Office department. Milwaukee people
are crying against having their mails de-
layed, while with us, we have to take our
mail in any condition, being glad then to
receive it. j.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Gnenther VS.. McFetridge

In The Milwaukee Sentinel of Jan. %,
its Washington correspondent quotes Con
gresham r. Guenther as saying that he
(Guenther), when running against De-
laney, received no support from Mr..
McFetridge or any of his friends" This
is a most sweeping statement, and it hard
w seems ere lible that Mr.. Guenther could
have made it, In the first place, Mr..
Guenther's canvass in Dodge county was
managed by Nm. T. Rambusch, of Ju-
neau, one of the strongest and most con-
sistent friends that Mr.. McF etridge poss-
esses, and further, the idea that the 5000
Democratic majority Of Dodge county
could be changed into majority OF 500
for Mr. Guenther without the aid of Mr..
McFetri,lge or any of his friends, is too
preposterous to be entertained by any
sensible man for a moment. There is DO
doubt that the result in Dodge county
was as much of surprise to Mr.. Guen-
ther as to anybody else, his success tar
exceeding what he or his most sanguine
riends could have expected under the
most favorable circumstances. 1t was a
complete Waterloo for the Democratic
candidate, and it is very easy Of proof
that the Republicans of old Dodge, who
had many times before rallied to the sup
port of Mr.. McFetridge, assisted largely
in bearing aloft the Guenther banner to
victory. Credit where credit is due, and
the Dodge county Republicans, who are
to a man friends of Mr.. NcFetridge, are
certainly entitled to a fair share.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

not as well attended as it would have
been il the roads had been all right.
However, very pleasant time was had
by those present. The receipts of the
evening were $42.
Mrs. Ira Jones and daughter Florence,
returned home last Friday from a two
weeks visit at w. [. Sights in Emmett.
We give below record of the temper
ature for January at A. M, at this point.
The mean temperature was ! degree
above; highest temperature Sc degrees;
lowest temperature 40 degrees; seventeen
days below zero; fourteen days above
zero.
Owing to drifted roads the Odd Eel
lows ball last Friday night was rather
slimly attended, only twenty couple TAX
ing part. FARMER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind
testifes: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumat ism of 10 years standing /"
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio
afirms: "The best selling medicine l
have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters" Thousands
of others have added their testimony, SO
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec-
trio Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood Only half a
dollar bottle at H. T. Eberle's, Drug
Store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
A WOman'S Di scOYerY,

"Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this coun-
ty Disease fastened its clutches upon
her and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent
For three months she coughed incessant-
ly and could not sleep. She bought of us
a bottle of DR.. Kings New discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept al night
and with bottle has been miracuousIy
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz !"
Thus write w. G. Hamrick & Co., of
Shelby, n. C.-Get free trial bottle at
H T. Eberle's Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

THE mercury on the Pacific coast, even
in the GLORIOUS climate of California
has this year fallen as low as 20 degrees
above zero, low enough TO make blood red
oranges as bard as cannon balls. The
coal supply on the Pacific coast is not as
plentiful as in states farther east. A cold
snap in California, which necessitates
drawing around the hearth, though it
NAV make a small hole in the coal pile,
makes big one in the purse of the head
of the family. The glorious climate of
California is expensive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
CoNeREssMAN WHITE OF Indiana. whom

CONGRESSMAN WHITE OF Indiana, whom
the Democrats of the committee on cleo
tons in the house propose to unseat on
the ground that he is not citizen, is a
native of Scotland He came to tke
United States while yet minor, enlisted
in the Union army when the rebellion
broke out, was wounded at Shiloh, and
has a good record as gallant soldier. He
was na,uralized thirty years ago, and has
established the fact by witnesses, though
he has lost his naturalization paper. The
chairman and four other members of the
committee who propose TO unseat Mr..
White, served in the rebel army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
THE WATERFOWL
MUTUAL !!HE INSURANCE %,

This company is now organized and ready for
business. 1t offers good and safe insurance at
low rates. It's business confined to risks in
this city only 1t is q home company and con-
fidently asks and expects liberal home patron
age insurance statistics shCW that AZ per cent
of the premiums paid to outside insurance
companies is expended for agents commissions,
officers salaries, rent, etc None of our officers
are salaried we have no agents, no Office rent,
nor any but the most trifing expenses so that
nearly all OF this AZ per cent. will be saved to
cur policy holders. Thousands of dollars ale
paid annually for premiums, which are sent
away from here and do nor beIeft our people.
Why not keep this money at home? Every
policy holder is entitled to a voice in the man
ageInent of the company, and to his share of
profits accruing, Let every one who has proper
ty to insure take policy in this company and
help to build it up. The following extracts from
our bylaws give few points touching our plan
corporations:
d. No property to be insured in this Company
for over twu-thirds of its cash value.
s. This Company will pay no losses on build
ings burned where the fire was caused Oy ashes
stored in wood within forty feet of the burnt
buildings.
G. The basis or rate in this Company shall be
the same as established by the board of Under
fiftns thereof in cash, when policy is issued,
and assessments on said policy during its
continual ce when necessary to pay hre losses.
16. The compensation of the officers OF this
corporation shall be as follows: Otthe Secretary
the sum of fifty cents for each and every policy
drawn and record made OF the same IN the book
Of records which shall be in full of all demands
for office rent and secretary work, and is to be
paid by assured.
Further information may be obtained Ofeither
of the directors or at the office of the secretary,
Applications tor insurance respectfully solicited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
DeIaney-Guenther Campaign.

To a Sentinel reporter at St. Paul
Thursday last, Hon. E. G. McFetridge
related the following in regard to- the cam
paign insthe Second district in 1886:
"While the convention was being held
at Waukesha there was time when it
looked as if Delaney would be defeated
and that the nomination would go to Mr..
O'Meara. At this time some of Delaney's
Democratic friends, who are also personal
friends of mine, came to me, Judge Sloan
among the number, expressed a belief
that Delaney would be defeated, and
urged me to take the Republican nomi-
nation against whom should beat Delaney
We talked the matter over, and | agreed
in case Delaney was defeated, TO accept
the nomination and make a canvass of
the district. 1t is we'll known, however,
that the convention nominated Delaney
Then was solicited by Republicans to
accept the nomination, but the sort of
quasi agreement with the Delaney men,
which arose from the circumstance, made
it questionable if / could accept it honor
ably. The same gentleman who had so
licited me to accept the nomination in
case of Delaney's failure, told me that |
could not accept honorably then. The
delegates to the Fond du Lac convention
from Dodge county understood that ]
would not accept it, as their leader told
nae that he did net think should become
a candidate against Delaney. Neverthe-
less they nominated me and I declined to
accept"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

aspss@ss SEaM has revolutionized the world
IM II HM FIIlM during the last half century.
kN VAIN A1HN Not least among the wonders
ofinventive progress is amesh-
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the work; either sex, young old; no special
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started free Cut this out and return to us and
we will send you free, something of great value
and importance to you, that will start you in
business, which will bring you in more money
right away, tn IN anything else in the world.
Grand outfit free Address TRUE d Co., Augusta,
Maine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
HUSTISFORD.

The Budget of Fun meets at jim
Bakers Friday night. Everybody is cor
daily invited to come and have good
time.
Mrs. VIM. Triplett, of Emmett, was a
welcome guest of B. S. Randalps over
Sunday.
The eclipse came off on time Saturday
night, and was fine.
The donation last Thursday night was
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth
for pain, has no equal. Persons suffering
from rheumatism, neuralgia, or from cuts,
bruises, spraips, etc, should not be with
out it. Price only Is cents.
"NVhat is the whole duty of a married
man?'' asks the pew conjugal catechism:
To be agreeable to his wife and keep DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup in the house for the
children when they get cold, of course.
Ask US something hard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

Mr.. GUENTHER seems to regard the
failure of Hon. E. G. McFetridge to sup
port him for congress in the Second dis
trict in 1886 as political crime. How
does Congressman Guenther make that
out? Was Congressman Guentber the
Republican candidate for congress in that
district, or was he an independent candi-
date brought out and doomed by the
leading Democratic paper in the state,
The Oshkosh Times -Miluaukee Telc-
QrdDh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Iun yours,
Fl. M. WALDO.

Habtuai poor health is direct result
of habitual poor attention to the physical
system. Keep the head cool, the feet
warm, and the bowels regular by the
proper use of Laxador, and sickness can
not approach you. Price % cents.
No opium! no laudanum or other dan
gerous drug is contained in DIR. Bulls
Baby Syrup, for the relief of collie, teeth
ing, etc. Price % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
RacAIen's APniCa Salye,

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
ores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains
corns, and all Skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price 25 cents per
COX. For sale bv H. L Eberle.