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Evening journal., 1888-12-28

Mrs. Nancy Lowen, the Oldest inhabi-
tant Of Sag Harbor, entered her Tooth
year on Thursday last She is the widow
of Captain William Lowen, who died
nelIly n.ty years ago.
Evening journal., 1888-12-28
a noot Rlacl,,s Chrl.tmns.

The cantata "a Boot Blacks Christ
mas" will be rendered by the Edge Moor
Sunday school at Edge Moor this evening
at o'clock. The school has been rehears
ing energetically for the entertainment
and promises a good performance.
Evening journal., 1888-12-28
Wilmington Clearing House.

The exchanges of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to day were: Clear
ings, $132, 995 9S; balances, 500, 935.6S.
Evening journal., 1888-12-28
The Night school

of the Wilmington Commercial College,
Eighth and Market streets. reopens Jan.
Sd, when new pupils may enter.
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we require more means. 1t was not
among the officers Of the association
that the idea of state appropriation O.
riginated but it was advocated by some
of the elderly dairymen in attendance
at the meeting.
That we are not altogether without
precedent in this matter | will cite the
case of Wisconsin where $4,000 a
year is spent for farm institute work,
besides a liberal grant to regular dai-
~ tuition through the state organiza-
ton. New York spends $500 year
in this way besides $4,000 a year
which is appropriated for the Dairy
Commissioners work. Even the prov
ince of Ontario devotes about $4,000 a
year to fostering its dairy interests
through its three kindred organizations.
This is pre-eminently a dairy state.
In 1880 we had 2l7, ,033 cows whose
annual product was worth over six
millions Of dollars. The advancement
that has been made in quality and av-
erage yield per COW during the life of
this association makes difference of
more than two millions OF dollars per
year, the credit OF which is largely
due to this association.
Our work is that Of technical educa-
tion aud upon this ground we feel full
" warranted in asking the appropria-
ton.
We have not been keeping pace of
late with the dairy state previously
mentioned as heavily endowed. The
money which il is proposed to vote
can be made most effective by holding,
in addition to the annual convention
occasional institutes of dairy farmers
such as have been organized in New
York state.
1t is desirable to have a regular in
struetor iu butter working, who should
visit every creamery in the state at
least once during the season.
No other method of instruction will
be so suited to our wants, and none is
so likely to yield practical benefit to
the state. A thousand dollars will do
much useful work but it can hardly
accomplish large measure Of cream
cry instruction and inspection.
1t would have been more creditable
to your correspondent to have attended
a few of our meetings and have be-
come familiar with our work, or to
have read the bill which he has the
lardihood to criticize, before taking
up his pen to make an onslaught on
what is really part of the state sys-
.em of secondary or technical educa-
ion. +. l.. Bass, Sec'y.
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ter men would be secured as represent
atives. There would be larger num-
Der from whom to select And this is
crying need. There are too many
cheap men in the legislature. There
are too many who have crowded them
selves into the places they occupy in
stead of the places seeking them out.
The present system is an injustice to
the larger towns. Now, small towns
with less than fifty voters are as fully
represented as towns with thousand
or more voters. One branch of our
Legislature is chosen upon basis OF
territorial division, the other branch
should come closer to the people. In
nearly all the states the district rather
than the town system is in vogue.
Let the Legislature at each session
district the state for the election of the
members of the succeeding Legislature,
giving one representative to so many
thousand people. 1t would involve
some labor, but the lines once drawn
there would be little more to do through
a term of years as our population does
not change much from one census to
another. To introduce this system
would require a change in the eonstitu-
ton of the state. But, it is strange
that with the burden of taxes resting
upon the people of the state some such
method of reducing the burden is not
brought into use. But the demand for
a change must come from the people. |
II can hardly be expected that our leg
slature of any biennial session will /
commit hari-kari. unless chosen for this /
particular purpose.
We believe that our House of Rep
reseutaIives should be reduced two
birds by introducing the district sys-
em Of representation. Notwithstand-
ng our tendency to cling to old meth
DDS we believe that sometime some
hing viii happen to shake us out of
our routine whichis costly cumbersome
and unjust.
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INTERESTING TO VETERANS.

A W. r. c. was organized at Fair
Haven Oct. 3lst with 3S members.
The Sons of Veterans at Brattleboro
will hold fair at the town hall on the
10Th of Nov.
Capt. Mcfarland of Waterville was
the principal speaker at the recent re-
union of Co. A, Sth Vermont at Hyde
Park
The Sons OF Veterans at Rutland
have adopted manual of arms and
hereafter will drill at their weekly
meetings.
The G.. A. r. Post in Waterbury
has changed the nights Of its meetings
from the second and fourth Monday
evenings to the first and third Friday
evenings of each month.
The Vermont officers reunion will
be held at Montpelier Nov. 18th and
the address will be delivered by Hon.
Edwin F. Palmer of Waterbury, who
was lieutenant in the 18th Vermont.
Department Commander Taylor of
Brattleboro and Comrade f. ii. Trick
of Burlington were the principal speak
ers at the recent campfire and fine mu-
sic was furnished by the Waterbury
band.
Congress has appropriated S250,000
to aid state soldiers homes by paying
the state 500 for each inmate support
ed at home. This is fully one-half
the per capita expense, and will be
great aid to the home at Bennington.
The 10th annual reunion of the First
Vermont cavalry regiment will be held
at Montpelier Nov. 18th. Papers on
the part borne by the regiment at the
battle of Gettysburg aud on the inn
portant service rendered by the cavalry
in the Gettysburg campaign. are ex-
pected from Capt II. c. Parsons and
Lieut. w. l.. Greanleaf An unusual
" full and interesting meeting is eX-
pected.
The work Is progressing as
rapidly as possible on the new build
ing of the Soldiers Home at Benning-
ton in order TO have it completed be-
fore cold weather arrives. The rooms
on the first floor will probably be ready
for occupancy in about month. Every
bed in the present building Is occupied
aud "a annlicafiouS for roon1s are now
on file.
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DISTRICT REPRESENTATION

A correspondent from Derby Line,
writes to US with reference to economy
in state expenditures and suggests that
one way of saving money would be to
reduce the number of members of the
House Of Representatives. This could
be effected by changing the basis of rep
resentation. Instead of sending man
from each town divide the state in
to districts and let each district be rep
resented. We believe in the method
suggested, and are aware that it has
been discussed in times past. Changes
come about very slow in Vermont. The
state abounds in men who care nothing
about the burdens that rest upon the
people if only petty ambitions can be
gratifed. As suggested by our cores
pondent it would be just as well to have
sixty representatives, or twice as many
as there are senator's, as to have three
times that number. We could suggest
a number of reasons why the size of
the House should be reduced some of
which may have been suggested by 9th
ers.
1t would save expense. Cut down
the membership from $50 TO 60 and it
would reduce expenses many thousands
of dollars. The mileage and per diem
of 12O members is no rifing matter.
The smaller the body the more rapidly
could the business be executed. There
would be fewer to interfere with the
routine of legislation, fewer to take up
time in the discussion of measures that
need no discussion. and the discussion
Of which involves the body in mental
confusion. Indirectly there would be
a saving in this as the time of a session
might be considerably shortened. Bet
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The Vermont Dairymens Association.

1t is mystery to at least one far
mer in this community to know why
this association should receive an ap-
preparation from the state; and, while
admitting his ignorance in relation to
the bill, has seen fit to expatiate at
great length in opposition to its passage.
This association was organized in
1869 in behalf of the greatest industry
of Vermont.
Ii is one of the oldest of its kind in
the country and the agricultural press
has often commented upon il as the
most successful and creditable of them
ALL
The means of support have been de-
rived from its members, and | may say
from the pockets of the few, in COM
parison to the many who have receiv-
ed its benefits and in the words of its
first secretary, may say, "When it
has had no visible means of support
the Almighty arm has been around it.
and it has several times disappointed
the faithless croakers who thought it
dead by rising, phoenix like, from what
appeared to be the last ashes of its last
burning, to new life and usefulness.
There are few of the best dairy
men in the state, perhaps 100 in num-
Der, who may be depended upon to at
tend its meetings every year in what
ever quarter of the state they may be
held
One of the first five who started this
is still prominently con-
nected with its management, and while
he has contributed to its support every
year, he says it has many times re-
paid him, in the quality and consequent
price which he has been able to Sc
cure for his butter.
The rank and file of Vermont dali
rymen do not sa appreciate its work.
largely for the reason Of this lack of
with il.
1t is that we may secure better tall
snt at our meetings, fuller reports by
means of stenographer and a prompt
and wide circulation of The same that
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Valuable Farm For Sale.

On account of continued illness, now
offer my farm for sale. Ii is the Alonzo
Fowler place, containing two hundred
acres of choice land with nice buildings
nearly new and in good repair, conven-
iently and pleasantly located thereon.
Ii is situated in Royalton one mile south
of the village of East Bethel, on the stage
road, near school and mills, altogether
making it one of the most desirable farms
in Windsor County. Only small part
of the purchase money will be required
when deed is made and possession is given,
which may be Immediately.
MARIA c. FOWLER,
Oct. S. 1855. East Bethel, VT.
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HioHLIcENsE.
and un.Ius


A high license bill has been introduce
ed into the legislature which bears the
name of Pitkin. 1t is not probable any
material change will be effected in our
temperance laws. We are not aware
that there is any very urgent call on
the part of the people for a change.
Let us glance at some of the features
OF this bill.
1t provides that the selectmen upon
application of voters under certain reg
ulations shall give the people of town
at their annual town meeting the priv
ilege Of voting upon the question: -
"Shall license be granted for the sale
OF intoxicating liquors in this town."
The voting must be by ballot and is
carefully guarded. If the majority say
''Yes, then the selectmen may grant
licenses under the provisions of this act.
Licenses shall be signed by a majority
of the selectmen and the town clerk,
shall be recorded by the town clerk,
record being made of the name of the
person licensed and the particular build
ing in which the business is to be car
ried on and the time when the license
is to expire. The granting of licenses
to improper persons is carefully provid-
ed against. An applicant for license
must be endorsed by ten freeholders
and voters of the town, none OF whom
are in the liquor business or who have
endorsed any other applicant. an any
town where newspaper is published
the application must be published in it.
Where there isno paper the application
must be posted conspicuously on the
building named in the application and
at least in three other places where no.
tees are commonly posted. ANY resi-
dent may object and the selectmen shall
hear objectors and decide whether it be
best to grant a license. When the IL
cense is granted there shall be a fee of
not less than $500 paid to the town
treasurer before the license is issued.
and license shall not be issued until a
bond Of $4,000 with approved securities
has been fled, and no dealer in liquor
nor any person who is surety for any
other license shall be accepted This
bond shall be conditioned ier the pay
ment of all fines. costs and damages
which may be enforced against this
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bond or imposed and recovered under
this act; ; each suit on this bond TO be
brought in the name Of the party for
whose benefit instituted. Adequate
provision is made for making and hear
ing charges of violations of his act and
if sustained, license shall be revoked.
The applicant pays all expenses of pro-
curing Ii ense or defending against
charges; town pays expense of witness
es summoned in behalf of town, and il
license is revoked may recover such ex-
penses from licensed person. Conyic-
tion of ofienses charged terminates il
cense. Licensed persons must do their
business openly and in as public man
ner as any other business is done. No
screens, shutters or ground glass win
dows shall afford Instructions behind
which to hide. Liquors must be kept
on the street floor of buildings, with
windows open to the public streets. Vi
olations of this provision involve fine
of S25 for each otiense. Places of bus
mess must not open earlier than six o.
clock a. m, nor close later than eleven
o'clock, p. m. On election days they
must close at p. M, and they must
not be open at any time from eleven p.
m. of Saturday until six a. m. on Mon
day. Violation of these provisions in
wolves fine of $50 and costs. No mi
nors shall be. employed or persons who
have had a license annulled or revoked.
Penalty s25 and costs. Stringent pro-
vision is made against the sale of inn
pure liquor, against sale to minors. pau
pers, common drunkards. Any person
injured in person or property or means
Of support by an intoxicated person, or
IN consequence of intoxication. .habitual
Or otherwise, has the right of recovery
for damages against person licensed
who has caused the damage by selling
Any husband or wife can
give written notice not to sell to certain
persons, and if notice is disregarded
.an recover from 500 to $500 damage.
The law is intended to be on the side
IF the public, and provisions are ample |
or its easy and prompt enforcement.
This measure is not intended to, and |
loes not repeal existinglaws. 1t is in
ended as a supplement to the prohibit |
Dry law It is designed to remedy an
acknowledged weakness in the existing
aw with reference to the more populous
owns and villages. 1t is hoped that
i will accomplish some things that the
lawN'has failed to accom-
Dlish.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-08

The member Of the House from
Georgia, Rev. Mr.. Lorimer, has been
found ineligible and does not take his
seat. For the same reason he steps
down and out Of the office Of town SUI
perintendent, and Rev. c. W. Clark
takes his place. Why were not some
of these things learned before and some
trouble avoided. A person capable Of
filling either of these positions ought
to have known what constitutes citi-
zen of this Republic.
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VT.MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE

insure in the old reliable Home Company.
You can get cheaper insurance than In Foreign
Companies.
The Company Is making extra efforts for safe risks.
PatrOnze home Institutions. Apply 20 the under
signed-SOle Agents for Randolph and Braintree.
R0YDEN CLEVELAND.
Office over Joslyns store, West Randolph. VI
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CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
Commencing Sunday, Deter !, 1888.
nnUNn cnrrxx

commencing Sunday, Deter I, 1888.
GOING SOUTH
n NJ Trains leave RANDOLPH as follows q
S'Ooa N, Night Express from Ogdensburg, Mon
lTeal and the west, for Boston. Lowell and all
New England points. Sleeping cars fc- Bos-
oh via. Lowell, also for Springfield runs daily
sundays included Montreal TO Boston via
io'is N Mail from st. Albans and Burlington for
Boston, via Lowell and Fitchburg, for all
40 points in New England
A'fV m Limited Express, from Ogdensburg, Mon
tIeal and the west, tor Concord. Manchester
Nashua, Lowell. Boston, and New York. via
4 o Springfield and New London.
7-"" pm. Passenger for White River junction.
a. GOING NORTH:
~'VV q N, Night Express. from Boston aud New
lork for Montreal, Ogdenshurg and the west
stepping ear to Montreal rams daily SUNDAYS
- included. Boston 10 Montreal via Lowell.
''7e a, ~ Passenger Tor Rutland. Burlington and
81. Aihans
9oO . m, Mail Train from Boston, Worcester.
Springfield, New London. and New York for
hef ington. St. Aihsus. ogieni burg. Montreal.
9 a. euQ The west. Drawing room car to Montreal.
o'oS "a, Fast Express from Boston for
Montreal and West. Pullman Palace Sleep
lne car attached runBing through 60 Chiaago
without ehauge.
.t1Susu tcsets for Chicago, and tie west for sale
~ lhe Principal stations
3 M.0UMMtNGS. J. ". HOBART
5eH. Passenger Agent 6en Mans
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Next to the presidential question the
one most difficult to solve now is. what
has become of StanleyI One day we
hear that he has been killed, aud pret-
ty soon again that he is al right. Who
can tell usl
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-08

Now comes a slight hitch in the but
ter color business. This color is said
to be annatto boiled in cotton seed oil.
The commissioner Of internal revenue
decides that such a mixture, though
containing but little of the oil comes
within the provision of the statute de-
fining oleomargarine, and that all but
ter so colored is liable to the provisions
of the national law taxing oleomargar-
inc. Does this affect the butter color
nsed by the farmers in this regiont If
so, is the commissioners decision final
or can the matter be tested in the courts.
Who can give light ON this matter9
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-08

Lord Sackville- West has been sack
ed. He was betrayed in telling some
things that for the good of the demo-
Gratis ought not to have been told. He
said nothing that was not already well
understood, and while he ought to have
used more discretion, the administra-
ton appears almost ridiculous in its
great haste to show resentment. II is
clear that there is greater desire to
secure democratic success than TO stand
upon dignity in intercourse with foreign
governments. If the minister had not
properly stated the attitude of the Gov
ernment he represents towards political
parties in this country, it is probable
that there would have been a real in
stead Of any pretended resentment Of
the treatment accorded him. tits said
that good education not only qualities
men to speak well but to keep silence
well. Some of our DR.. Burchards and
Sackville-Wes need little more edu-
cation before being turned loose upon
the country in times of close political
contests
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Farm for sale.

Located in the townof Chelsea three miles from the
village on the county road 20 Strshord. 1on-
aius $50 acres suitahly divided into ttllage- pasture
and woodland fruit orchard OF loo Young grated
trees sugar orchard Of 40 trees. Bui dngs consist
Of txo-storv house with l.. wood sheds and three
harms. -, =, -,
Good water al both house and harms; Price sl.oel
very cheaD. Would exchange for snaii place. Those
who wish to purchased farm will do well by calling
'Hs y ~ Chelsea VT.
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A WORD OF WARNING.

There many white each represented be good the o
they ARE NOT but like all couees lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities
The genuine Ask for Ivory" Soap and insist upon getting It.
carvrisht h Proctor &
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FOR SALE.

1,s farm NJ the late George w Robbins situated on
the west hi in Chelsea miles from The VILLAGE con-
iains 80 acres Of good land suitably diFieed ~
moving nasture and iillage. large aha uesifan,e
wood lot with sugar orchard Of yoo trees bnlla,
inys in fair repaIr and running water al house ana
barn. VIII sell cheap Tor cash as "lsh 70 uspose "i
'ne properly a. O"'e MRS, 6. W. ROBBINS.
Chelsea VT.
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VOL. WI.

In one years time again they meet.
And kneel before the sovereign's feet ;
And as with gracious outstretched hand
He welcomed home the youthful band,
He natural eagerness expressed.
To see the objects of their quest.
fhe first such lustrous pearls displays,
That every tongue is loud in praise.
SO white, the snow-hakes on their way
Compared to them are dull and gray.
The next a diamond more pure,
And larger than the Koh-i-noor,
That shone with such a brilliant light.
The sunbeams, shamcd, withdrew from
sight.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-08

Twas hard to choose between the two,
The monarch knew not what to do.
The third is standing calmly there.
Now WIN a hall triumphant ar
And smile OF confidence and hope,
He shows a cake OF Ivory Soap,
So peerless in its purity.
That dirt, alarmed, takes wings 10 ilv.
The old king, as it meets his sight,
Grasps it, and cries in Wild delight:
" No more confusion or dismay
No more cold meals on washing day.
Subjects my youngest son obey.
The Ivory Soap has won the day"
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will be at StrafoTd and sharon The hrst week q
every other month alternately. Ether administered
by a competent physician.
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YOUR BUTTER
SEND 1T TO
MILLS & DEERINC,
2 Quincy Market, Boston, Mass.
SMALL PACKAGES IN GOOD DEMAND

70 Put your butter in crates of 5lb. boxes or in 10
& W -VlO tubs ard we can make you happy when you
- eend your idress aud we will mail you a STEM
~ aisOa Weekly Market Report. Dont forget the
"Aaiess MILLS a. DEERING.
22 Quincy Market, Boston. Mass.
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Every Dairyman Should Read This
II YOU want the best Market Price for