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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

A little boy who seemed to be homeless
and friendlcss was arrested on Friday last
1or larceny, and when brought up for trial
D. the police court plead guilty TO the
1hargc, but when the dispenser OF justice
harmed that he had only stolen cake Of
Dol coleman's koko tulu, the little fellow
Mas discharged and told not TO do 10 again.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

NOTE-It is almost needless TO repeat
anew what all should have impressed
indellibly on their minds; but, at the
risk Of being tedious, we beg to call
attention to our system Of doing bust
ness. The local fashion OF charging
one party Sl.00, another $780, and
possibly another $500 for the same
article, connot prevail in our house.
We have but one price for all, and all
goods are marked in plain figures.
Whatever we advertise, we have, and
at the price advertised. No flourish
is necessary to sustain facts--our bust
ness is based on living principles OF
confidence and fair dealing. Now
then, with your minds prepared,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Tn. CHART, social ,Isb

VIII hold their picnic at fiizgibbon's
Grove next Sunday Don't fail 70 buy a
ticket, ~ the 30 cents you pay iof u goes
10 the orphans, and you have the fun for
the ticket. Train leaves i,ouisyillc6 Nash
vile depot nj i.l5 o'clock pm. sharp.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
1he no.. Rose Cafe. sss Ia Main street.

rs prepared 10 deliver pure ice cream
made every day TO any part OF the city,
with fresh bread. pies and cakes. What
ever you get from the Moss Rose Cafe is
Of the very best Parties desiring cream,
cakes, etc, delivered on Sunday should
send In their orders on Saturday TO insure
aronuf delivery
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

MARrrS CouKS has Just received large
assortment OF spring hats Of the latest
&tylcs, which he willsell at bed.rock prices:
Ill early and make your selection, and
DO will find prices that will convince you
Nat Martin Cohen Ia the cheapest house in
1emphis. Remember the number, 2ls
lain street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
ID. n. BALDWIN q co,
"a. ia Main street. Memphis.
n.,. 500 % II,,ls ROCK ana Return.

TO those desiring 10 attend the festival
Of the Little Rock Turner'S, May % TO ~,
the Iron Mountain route memphis cxten.
eonl will sell tickets 10 Little Rock and
return May 20 TO 20 inclusive, at 500.
Tickets arc good for return until May ol'
II. II. WuSos,
Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Tennessee and Calhoun SITS.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Finsr.cLAss table board at Fansiola's,
ON Front street, opposite custom house.
The table IL supplied with the choicest
food the markets afford and carefully
served. Regular meals % cents.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
s,o % cincinnati, .sa Return.

The Memphis a Charleston sill sell
round trip tickets TO Cincinnati and re-
turn at $40, on account OF meeting Of su-
preme Lodge, Knightsof Pythlas, ON Juno
b and 10 good 10 return until June 20.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

TnE Armstrong Furniture company, at
No. 272 Second street, have n large stock
Of the celebrated Armstrong mosquito
Frames, which they offer very low. Mos
outo bars made to order. Handsome
bedroom and parlor sets OF furniture oil
Die latest designs at reasonable prices
Sou can find everything you may want In
Me furniture line at the Armstrong Fur
niture Company. At prices that will aston
kh you All goods guaranteed as repre-.
pnted. Don't forget the number-212
kecond street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Isousekeepers.

We are selling furniture down nj bed
rock prices We can save you money.
Come In and examine our stock. We be-
lieyo we can please You.
WILsoS & FINN,
232 Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

How we can sell them so cheap need
not be considered because, though selling
them lower than such were ever offered,
we still make fair profit but we bought
an entire stock. and bought II cheap: All
the goods are perfect well made, and fully
up TO our high standard Of excellence.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
GREAT SALE OF WHITE GOODS.

90 cases fresh white dress goods open
tomorrow, including plain, embroidered,
striped and plaid, 4lc, &c, DC, lOc, lie;
goods worth double.
EMBROIDERY CouSTER-New Irish point
skining and bouncing at sl.tO, great bar
gain.
Remarkable sale OF
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
JACKSON MOUND PARK.

Two Grand Concerts and Other Attrac-
tons, Sunday. May 81.
Trains on the Kansas City railroad will
run every thirty minutes, commencing at
2 O'Clock pm, from the foot OF Court
street. Round trip, 10 cents. Street cars
also go to the park. Admission to park, 10
cpnts
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

OK and after May 20, the Louisville 4
Nashville railroad will ri.n Pullman Ncsti-
buIeJ Drawing Room Cam between Mem
phis and New York.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Two Grand Concerts and Other Attrac-
lions, Sunday, May AZ.
Trains ON the Kansas City railroad will
run every thirty minutes, commencing at
o'clock pm, from the foot Of Court
street Round trip, 10 cents. Street cars
also go 10 the park. Admission to park, 10
cents,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

len CHAN, Ice cream, Ice cream, made
Of fresh milk every day, nj v. Bcnsiecks,
No. % Beale street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
SUGAR PLuMs-In notion department to-
morrow we will sell

13-inch plain gauze fans for 25c, worth
soc.
l3.inch painted sateen fans, Acc; worth
zoe.
l3-inch black satin fans, SOC; worth
Sl.00.
1000 japanese novelty fans for art dec
Grafton.
and row tooth brushes, only &c.
Hair brushes, solid backs, Zoe; worth
SOC.
White dressing combs, loo; worth 25c.
White toilet soap, &c; worth l0c.
White wove envelopes, Sc per package;
worth l5c.
White wove note paper, &c q quirc; &c
for "a sheets.
Fine white pearl buttons, &c; worth 25c.
English club travelling bags, only Zoe.
japanese frame valses, lS-inch, Sl.O5.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

len CREAM, cakes, pies and bread deliv-
ned to any part Of the city free. II. Ben
deck, o. Beale street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

That Of serving waukesha water irco 10
ali guests. A car load was received yes
terday ~ a nrs, insiallmont Al
FLoYD a MooSEY's,
27O and PSI Main street
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

TuE bonds Of tho ldlewild Land COM
pany are finlclass security.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
FINER CURTAINS EQUALLY Low.

l0c yard for straw mating.
S3,65 will buy made-up bobinet mus
quito bars.
DREss SnKs-Ladies, never did YOU have
so excellent an opportunity to buy
silks rs you have in our house to-
morrow.
lsc will buy all silk pongce.
zoe will buy beautifully figured India
silks that cost elsewhere, II they can be
had, SIPS or more.
At SOC, colored moire antiques, formerly
Sl.50.
: At Coo, embroidered natural colored
pongee, reduced from Sl.75.
$1,000 will buy silk dress patterns OF
India silk combination that are worth
$500.
DREss GooDs-Summer has come, and
with IL a desire among many 10 roam
by the shores Of the deep blue sea or
climb the azure mountains rocky
ribs. Neither journey should be UNI
dertaken without wooden dresses, and
you can buy them tomorrow from us,
really
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

NJ. RosESBAUM, No. 6ol Bealc street,
will sell you stoves, chinaware, etc, on
weekly or monthly payments, as cheap
n any ono will sell you for cash. Call on
him and be convinced.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Orr up clubs for Tvs WEEKLY APPEAL
and secure one Of the cash prizes. Zee list
published.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Read what You Get For zoe.

Hubbard gowns with ruflled edge; cam
brio rufIled skirts; square yoke chemise,
cambria or muslin; lace and embroidered
drawers domestic skirts. embroidered
edge; corset covers-in fact there are AZ
STYLES OF gowns, chemises, skirts, corset
covers, drawers and aprons, none worth
less than zoe; some worth Sl.OO.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Read wha, You ee, For soc.

An worth 81. 30 at least. lawn chemises,
lace trimmed; cambria gowns, lace trim
med; drawers and skirts, high and square
neck corset covers, lace and embroidery;
AZ different styles Of undcrgarments, none
worth less than $3.50. Tomorrow, choice
for soc.
Special sale Of Jerseys, wrappers, chill
drcn's dresses and ladies' white dresses.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Served 10 all guests free Of charge during
the summer months nj
FLOYD h MoosEY's,
27O and 2Sl Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Orr M clubs for TnE WEEKLY ArrgAL
and secure one Of the cash prizes. Zee list
published.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Read These solid Facts.

Our carpet stock is entirely too large.
We must reduce it, and in order to make
a big hole in the department we offer our
entire stock, until June l0) over $4,000
worth of carpets, mattings, oil cloth and
curtains, at a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
AUCTIoNi AUcTIoNi
Underwriters Sale.
Stock From the Fire at
MAYS EMPORIUM,

Monday at O'Clock and at
o'clock at night, at No. 279 Main street,
Floyds old store, by
I. J. McCARrHY, Auctionecr.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
JACKSON MOUND PARK.

Two Grand Concerts and Other Attrac-
tions, Sunday, May al.
Trains on the Kansas City railroad will
run every thirty minutes, commencing nj
2 o'clock pm, from the foot OF Court
street. Round tnp, 10 cents. Street cans
also 90 TO the park. Admission 10 park, 10
cents.
We Are Now
Fitted up In our new quarters, over Floyd
& Moneys, and extend cordial invita-
ton 10 old friends and the public generally
20 step up stairs and sec the best equipped
photograph establishment in Memphis.
HIIIIARD 4 Co.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Reduction of 20 Per Cent

TERMS OF PAYMENT MADE VERY EASY.
sl.50 will buy pair OF lace curtains,
brass trimmed pole and chains, worth
$500.
1926 will buy a pair OF lace curtains,
including pole and trimmings; curtains
alone worth 5000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

sunscRlrE for TmE wEgKLy ArrgAL, 81
per year, and participate In the grand dis
tribution OF gifts December j.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

y. D. srwArD, op,ician. at Muliord'a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Commencing Monday at o'clock and ats
O'Clock at night, at No. 270 Main street,
Floyd's old store, by
r. ]. McCARTHY, Auciioneer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Fn,su salt rising bread at the Womens
exchange every day at o'clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Pine watches. Etc

AZ your own prices at Mulford's auction
al.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

BARGAINS At Muliord's.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

SELLING OUT.

SELLING OUT.
AT COST AT COST
DRESS TRIMMINGS HATS
At Cost. At Cost.
BUTTONS BoNNETs
At Cost. Al Cost
FEATHERS AND FLOWERS At Cost.
RIBBONS Al Cost.
All Must he Sold Within Thirty Days.
MRS K. A. SLOAN,
No. aas Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Tuy IIiebee school closes tho first week
In June. Graduates exercises Ihurs-
day, June 3.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
GOODS ron THE HOUSEHOLD.

800 dozen bleached linen doylies, &c
each.
2 eases yard-wide soft bleached domes-
tic nj &c.
bales real Russian crash At SIC.
100 Marseillcs quilts, l2-4, at 81. 10.
100 crochet quiItsat zoe; cheap for sl.OO.
30 electric lamps, nickel plated, latest
Improvement, Coo; worth $500.
100 bristle wall brushes with 10 foot
pole, g3c; worth sl.b0.
20 wash-stand sets at sl.e3.
100 plated napkin rings, SOC; worth
800.
Combination dinner and tea set, Ores
den shape, l37 pieces, s2l.60; worth 5000.
CLEARING SALE OF TINwAsE.
Reirigcrators, Ice cream freczers, cedar
chests, lawn tennis, croquet and ham
mocks. See our new seli'actng lawn
swing.
TRuSKs-Travelers' outfits, trunks and
valiscs. Special prices for. gents sole
leather trunks and ladies' duck COW
cred dress trunks.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
ChiIaren's Fine striped stockings, &C

Saturdays startling bargains in mems
underwear and neckwear continued Mon
day.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

RAM opportunity at Muliord'a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

We have Just received ! ease contain.
ing 2,4OO Yards best American satecn In
short lengths, with instructions 10 close.
These goods are scllingin this or any other
city at l2lc per yard. We will offer choice
entire lot at the nominal price Of &c per
yard.
Also, . cases Colgatc's Toilet Soaps, put
mp " cakes in paper box. Regular price
COO; our price. 21c per dozen.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Orr up clubs for The wKEKLY APrEAL
ond secure one Of the cash prizes. Sec list
published.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Embroidery aud riouneing.

Oriental skirting, very deep, S5c, cheap
at Zoe per yard. -.
Oriental All Over, Soc; cheap at 81 per
yard
Full line All Over NJ &c per yard.
Pink Embroidery, very desirable; ele-
giant assortment, all nj DC per yard.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

II piece of goods he so ucketcd, lool
at the marked price, which is in Plah
Figures on all Goods offered by us; diyid
the figure by two, aud that is the PRICE
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

sror nj % Bcalo street and try some Of
Bcnsiecks delicious Ice cream.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Our Great silk Umbrella, ao-Ineh, Only
sI.7s.

Fancy coaching parasols, only zoe.
Gold capped sun umbrellas, $3.50.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

AuCTIoNi AuCTloNi
Underwriters Sale.
Stock From the Fire at
MAYS EnPOniUn,
Commencing Monday at 2 o'clock and ut 3
o'clock nj night, NJ No. 2iO Main street,
Floyd's old store, by
T. J. MccAHrnr, Auciloneer'
srop nj % Bcalc street and try some OF
Bensiecks delicious Ice cream.
Italian Picnic Privilege.
VIII be sold at Estiyal park TO the highest
and best bidder Wednesday, May 10, at :
o'clock PIN. Terms cash.
syrrn Bnos.. 2O7 Main street, manuiac-
turc screen wire doors and windows 70
order. They keep constantly ON hand
builders hardware Of all descriptions.
sunscninE for THE WEEKLY APrEAl, VI
Ter wear, and participate In the grand dis
iribu,ion Of gifts December !.
Fon screen doors and windows 20 to
sneed Bros. 207 Main street.
Miss MAY invites the public TO attend
her Art Reception nj the Conway Institute,
Thursday, from 4 TO II o'clock pm.
Orr up clubs for The WEEKLY ArrIAL
ond secure one Of the cash prizes. Sec list
published.
Tug IIiebee school closes tho first week
In June. Graduates exercises Ihurs-
day, June 3.
sun,cpInE for TnE wKgKLy APPEAL, u
per wear, and participate In the grand dis
tribution OF gilis December /.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
MENKEN g COMPANY.
MONDAYS ASTOUNDING BARGAINS.

.lGs e. r4t. e3
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

FoR screen doors and windows 90 to
sneed Bros. 207 Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

Have you ever heard Of any Robes be-
ing offered at 5Oc apiece2 OF course not,
but We announce il today that on tomor-
row, between - and 2 O'Clock sharp We
will offer 800 Null Robes, II yards ma
terial and yards embroidery, all for soc,
soc, Soc; worth $3.50 each.
White Embroidered Robes, the very
finest, - and $3.50 You can not match
them Tor less than s. 10 81 apiece.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Mosquito BARS, Mosquito Bars.

Ready made Bans, full size, Zoe; cheap
at Sl.25 each.
Ready made Bars ON steel hoops or
square frame, largest size, sl.25; else
where, $3.50 each.
100 pieces lOs.inch Bobinet, 25c; else
where, Zoe per yard.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

The following organs will be sold at $40
cash and a per month, with stool and
book. delivered ON board Of cars here.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
No,,on.i Nouons No,ionsi

You Must Look TO Us for Bargains.
100 pieces silk Net yelling, in all colors,
2Ic per yard.
80 dozen ladies' Linen Collars, &c each.
Real Morocco Leather BELTS, loo each.
Rhine Stone Hat Pins, Toe each.
Fans, In every shape aud style, cheaper
than elsewhere. Canvas BELTS, all colors,
SC each; Pearl Buttons al sizes, 2 !c per
dozen; Hall Buttons, all colons, DC per dozen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-01
johnson Normal School.

On January 10 occurred the graduating
exercises of the forty-seCond class of the
State Normal School at johnson. The clos
ing week was one of interest. Sunday,
January 10, Rev. A. A. Smith delivered
sermon before the graduates which con-
tanned many practical thoughts on the du-
ties of self-denial and the building of firm
Christian character The Monday and
Tuesday following were occupied with writ
ten examinations, which kept both students
and the state examiners busy for two days.
Wednesday many visitors were present at
the oral examinations, which gave the class
an opportunity of imparting some of their
knowledge and methods of teaching. That
they had been faithful scholars and received
competent and careful instruction no one
could doubt. Wednesday evening the " b "
class rendered their programme for public
speaking very acceptably to a large audi
ence. Thursday was the graduates day.
In the morning were the graduating and in
the afternoon the class-day exercises. The
class numbered eighteen, being one of the
largest classes since the organization of the
school. We have attended many similar
exercises of this school, but we believe this
was the most interesting of all Certainly
the programme was al good one and well car
ried out. The large hall was closely packed
and many former students and strangers
were TO be seen in the audience. Governor
Ormsbee was an interested listener through
out. His remarks to the graduates upon
presenting the state diplomas were fatherly
and sincere, calling their attention as teach
ers to some of the evils of our public schools
and their remedies. Following are the
names of the graduates: Lucy f. Baker,
Johnson; George F. Waters, Cambridge
Mary L. Weber, Craftsbury; Viola ID.
Allen, Craftsbury; Wilmer w. Hill, John
SON Resale V. Beecher, Johnson Viola l.
Robinson, Fletcher; Kate K. Fletcher, Cam
bridge; Eva NJ. Woodward, Enosburgh;
Thomas E. Guild, Coventry; Sybil II. Smith,
North Hyde Park; n. A. Norton, Glover;
Jennie f. Perry, South Hero; Blanche NJ.
Evins, North Troy; Lucinda f. Rand Nor
risville; William j. Newcomb. Johnson;
Myrtle F. Larabee, Waterville; Lottie NJ.
Atwell, johnson.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-01
POst.Office War in Fletcher.

Fletcher furnishes counterpart of the
Rochester post-offce troubles. A Messenger
correspondent writes Perhaps some of
the Messenger readers outside of Fletcher
would like to know about the size of our
post-offico war. Twenty years ago n. II.
Bingham made and placed boxes in our
Now our reform postmaster has discarded
them and borrowed or bought the old boxes
once used at Cambridge and insists upon
our renting them. OF course patrons of the
office feel insulted land when Fletcher peo-
pie are mad they are mad all over and re-
fuse TO rent these old boxes. They think
Mr.. Lee must have an uncomfortable APP
petite for money to thus come back on his
old friends and neighbors who have always
stood by him in all his troubles in years
past. Mr.. Bailey was postmaster for twenty
years, knowing the post-otfice rules as well
as Mr.. Lee but he chose to be man and
accommodate the public He knew the de-
partment cared nothing for the little one
horse post-otfice here, any more than they
did for one among the HottentOts and he
could manage to pay his debts Zone hundred
cents on the dollar without the aforesaid
rent. Now we expect every day to see the
postmaster-general and Brother Atkins
drive up in big sleigh and compel us to
rent these boxes. or be indicted for damage
overhauling a wash-tub full of mail forty
times day and still be minus the four cents
per quarter in his jacket-pocket. 1t is a
great thing to live in these times, but still
greater to be an Atkins postmaster"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-01

last week, Senator Frye used these
figures with good effect. The main
and only reason, he said, for protection
in this country was the difference in
wages here and abroad. With her
magnificent facilities and wealth of ma
terial the United States could compete
successfully with any country in the
world if she paid that country's wages.
Germany, Belgium, England and Italy,
in all of which he had made personal
investigation, paid their workmen only
one-tbird or one-half the wages paid to
American workmen, and the usual
story that the purchasing power of
their wages was as great as that of the
greater wages here was a complete
fallacy. The tariff, which the demo-
Gratis were trying to destroy, enabled
the American working-men to live twice
as well as they did in Europe. Of the
surplus he said that if it were necessary
to reduce it-about which he was not
so sure-that it might be used in edu-
eating the people, in coast defence, in
building up the navy and in other ways
of value to the country. But if the
revenue must be reduced he only knew
of two ways of doing it-either by taking
off internal revenue or increasing the
duties and extending the free list. Re-
duction of duties would only increase
the revenue. This last argument is one
which the revenue reformers have
never made a serious attempt to answer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-01

bill granting General Logan's widow a
pension of $4,000 year and the de-
fciency bill. There have been de-
bates on the bill to restrict immigra-
ton, the deficiency bill and Blair edu-
cation bill. The house has passed bills
amending the navigation laws and regu-
lating practice in cases removed from
state to federal courts. A resolution
to investigate the trust" monopolies
was adopted. The new Grand Army
dependent pension bill was favorably
reported in the senate, and it is be-
lieved obviates the principal objec-
tons raised in the presidents veto of
the former measure. The application
of this bill is limited to those who
served in the war of the rebellion,
while the vetoed bill had no such linn
itation, including soldiers in any war
in which the United States has been
engaged. Pensions are granted under
the present bill to widows or minor
children under eighteen years of age,
or to dependent parents, without regard
to the cause of death of the pensioner.