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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
THE DRUMMER,

! We sat by the drummer, yOu and I,
In the playhouse a few night ago,
And gazed at the fiddler sitting nigh,
AS he sawed with his graceful bow.
| We knew twas music, you and 1,
! Though it's soft sweet tones were drowned
! Before, alas they could get by
!, The drummer with cymbals and sound
And oh! how we wished that YOU and
! Had a gun, that that man we might fire
To realms of eternity on high,
Where drummer is not in the choir
~-Chicaqo Tribune.
A PILOT.
A Seventeenth Ward school teacher
| recently asked her class the question
"What is n pilot 2" The smart bov
answered. "It is lot where they grow
pie plant, and was sent to the foot of
the class. .-MU,catkee WISCONSIN.
A GLOVE.
Joseph, you've been drinking again!
can smell it for miles.
Nonsense, dear. Doesn't the bible
say 'Cleave to your wife? and I Glove,
that's all.
GLOVES.
Daughter you notice how deftly
Mr., Featherly put my glove on for me
last night?
Mother-Yes; and I thought that the
manner in which he fingered over it was
quite significant.
Daughter (dubiouslv)-Well, 1 don't
know about that, mamma. He dis
played such expertness [ am inclined to
think he is used to that sort of thing.
CONTROL.
Clara-Have you noticed the COM
plete control that cross old uncle of
Hattie's has over her?
Julia-He has indeed; and Hatties
awfully afraid she'll be left out of it.
7Gd6itS.
NEW LEASE.
"Miss Clara, he said, 'can L speak
with your father moment or two be-
fore go?"
Certainly, Mr.. Sampson, replied
throbbing heart, she sought the old
man.
"Oh, papa" she began, as the front
door closed, "what did Mr.. Sampson
want2"
"I'm his landlord, you know. [ let
him his bachelor apartments, and he
wants another three years lease. ~. Y.
Sun.
LATE IN THE SEASON.
Landlady-Dinner is little late to-
night, Mr.. Dumley. I sent Bridget out
for n canvas back, and she was gone a
long time.
Dumley-(not sure that he isn't
dreaming)-Er-a canvas back duck,
Mrs. Hendricks2
Landlady-No, a canvas back ham.
It's late in the season for game, Mr..
Dumley.
CAUTIOUS.
Niagara Landlord-Y look tired and
thirsty. Won't you have glass of
water?
Cautious Visitor Cwho has read about
the falls)-HOw much is it?-ButtE0
Drift.
LEAP YEAR.
oh, no, can't be your husband Sue,
He said, as he gently kissed her;
But / viii be brother to you
For I'm going to marry your sister.
Boston Courier.
ON HIS GUARD.
Maiden (watching geese in distance)-
Even the birds seem to be happier run
ming in couples!
He "a bachelor, suddenly remember
ing it is leap year)-Yes, miss, but they |
ne geese, and know no better. Life.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08

My hair is turning grey too fast and am admOn-
shed i'm many ways that cannot stand as much pres
sure as could 20 years ago. Sound Judgment die
tates that close of the many branches Of bus-
which have tried for many years to carry on,
and have decided to commence the cuttngO process
by closing out my stock of Stoves at least far
ducing it that some young man with moderate means
step in and buy the balance and continue the bus
ness
/ well understand that to do this will require q
large Sacrifice but compared with health, any
rifice however large is small. shall therefore COM
mence
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
Thursday, Oct. 8,
1S = =.

and continue until the bulk of my stock is disposed Of
to Offer NV entire Line of STOVES AT LESS THAN
COST some of them MUCH LESS but every one with
out reserve, at less.
know how little such offers too often mean in
advertisements, so let put myself squarely on
record that there can be mistake about my meaning
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08

OLLIE had given
up Ii er m II S i c.
Every one regretted
it. Mamma missed
the light touch OF
her daughters fin
gers on the piano,
which sometimes
stood silent for
weeks, and rejoiced
when Mollie de-
clared herself to be
in Il musical mood,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
Here is My Guaranty in
Square English, VIZ:

EXCEPTING FOR SECONDHAND STOVES. WHICH,
BEING TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, REALLY CAN
HAVE NO CERTAIN OR DEFINITE COST,
GUARANTEE THAT EVERY STOVE IN MY
STOCK SHALL BE OFFERED AT LESS THAN
THE SAME ACTUALLY COST ME In CASH,
WITH EVERY DISCOUNT DEDUCTED.
my reputation for meaning what I say counts
for anything with the people of LamOle County, and
hope it does pledge that reputation my sigma
ture that my above offer shall be cOnscentiOusy and
faithfully lived up to until further notice until
close out this branch Ofmy business.
Remember this offer is for cash only. shall ask
profit if give tme but will make low prices even
when time is given. My line Of SecOnd-Han Stoves
will be closed out at surprisingly low prices.
i trust may be favored with numerous calls from
my old friends for until this stock is closed out we
can certainly make it for your interest to buy cOme
and come quickly, and we will do you good.
The publics most Obedient servant,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08

Maiden (watching geese in distance)-
Even the birds seem to be happier run
ming in couplesl
He "a bachelor, suddenly remember
ing it is leap year)-Yes, miss, but they
are geese, and know no better. Life.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
A FAITHFUL BROTHER.

Omaha Man-You naughty boy. Dick,
don't you know better than to ask people
how much money they have2 1 hope
you will excuse the child, Mr.. Nice
fellow.
Mr.. Nicefellow-Of course, of course.
The little fellow didn't know what he
was talking about
Little Dick-Yes l did, too. Sis said
she wished she knew and | wanted to
tell her. O'nnEG World.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
Carroll S. Page.

HYDE PARK, VT, Oct. 9Th, 1887.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08

Western Real Estate Agent Gn drug
store-Oh, yes, we're quite civilized out
here, now.
Eastern Speculator (to drug clerk)-
You may give me little spiritus fru-
menti.
Drug Clerk-Waal, now, look a-here,
stranger, if you want plain whisley you
kin Eev it, but we don't keep any eddi-
Gated stuff here,-N. Y, SuH.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-03-08
THE JOKER'S BUDGET.
WHAT THE HUMOROUS MEN
HAVE TO SAY.
Wanted the Earth-Thc Frightened
Boyle was Satisfaction His
Guard-The Land Beyond, &c.
JUST THE REVERSE.

JUST THE REVERSE.
DO you dawnce the lawncers Dr. Br0wn:"
No, L do not dawnce the awncers,
But when the dawnccrs' health breaks down
sometimes lawnce the dawncers. Life.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
Furnishing Goods Counter.

steinhardts 81 90 Silk Suspenders, 75 cents.
Steinhardt's 50-cent Suspenders 25 cents.
Seinhardts 81 25 Colored Silk Handkercheis so cents
Steinhardt's 50-cent Linen Handkerchief 25 cents
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
a VILLAIN KILLED.
Timely Eescuo by a Boy of His Mother
and Sister.

and Sister
Icepyrptb IssS, blythe California Associated Pres,I
SEATTLE CIV. IT,, April 11th.-A remark.
apie tragedy occurred at Alki Point, five
miles from Seattle, this morning. Yester--
day afternoon a stranger having The apnear-.
ahce OF tramp, appeared at q farmhouse
occupied by family named Giddings.
Mrs. GiddlAgs invited hzm into the house
ana onered him something to eat. His
aeuons were unusual, however, and as only
MRS: Olddings and her two childrsn-a son
Oh sixteen and daughter of fourteen
were home, she became alagmed. and wa,
greatly relieved when he took his departure.
Aoout I0 o clock this morning the fellow
reappeared at the house, having q Win
chester rifle il his hand. Mrs Giddings
saw MN approach, and, after locking the
front door of the house, attempte6 to es
cape with her daughter to nejghhorino
farmhouse by the way of the back door
The fellow saw them, however. and ran
around the house to intercept them. He
struck the girl or the head with the rife.
and then attacked Mrs. Giddings, attempting
TO throw her to the ground. The lady AT
flrst struggled with the villain, but seeing
that she would soon be overpowered, called
TO her son, who W2s still in the house. to
save her.
Inc BOY selzed a T1fie ana shot tie scoun-
drel in the leg, and he at once fell to the
ground, but dragged himself to clump of
trees near by, where he was, found few
minutes later by the neighbers, who. came
running to thescene, attracted by the sound
OF the shot. The wounded man died
short time after being found.
Paul Glddings, who did the shooting, is q
cripple and is weak and siekly. He is
well known in Seattle, having sold paDers
on the streets for several years.
A special steamer, having officers. on
board, left for the scene of the shooting
this afternoon, but had not returned at a
late hour tonight. Tie identity of the
dead man is unknown
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
HOME AFFAIRS.
GOVERNOR HILL THE SUBJECT OF
A SCANDAL.
Ex-senator ConkIing a Little Worse
this Morning-The Great
Western Floods-Etc.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-uayoS !
ROSCOE CoNKLMG
The Ex-senator Still Lives-His Corssi-
ton Yesterday,

Ahe Ha-Sehator Stili Lives-HiS CC7ssi-
ton Yesterday.
New YORK, April 11th. = What was
thought to be the turning point in ex-
Senator Conkling's condition came this
morning at $50 o'clock. While suffering
from one of his periodical attacks of de-
llrium, Mr.. Conkling paced up and down
the sick chamber After ten minutes he
became exhausted and once more sank on
the bed. 1t was not long till he was fast
asleep. His physicians said that much de-
pended upon the condition of their case
when he awakened, and were on tip-toe of
expectancy.
DR.. Baker called at the patient' residence
at $3.50 o'clock, and found his patient vet
resting peacefully. The doctor felt the
patients pulse, and said it was more regu-
lar than it had been for some days
Just then Conkling awoke and cor
daily shook hands with his physician, who
at once asked him if he would not take
some soothing medicine The sufferer
promptly replied in the affirmative and as
promptly took the medicine offered him.
Subsequently DR.. Baker. in the form of
an official bulletin, announced to members
OF the press that Mr.. Conkllng was begin
ming to recover. A marked change for
the BETTER" he added, has taken place
during the night"
Edward S. Stokes visited Conkling at 10
o'clock this morning When Stokes came
out he said :" never was more surprised
in my life than to see the improved condi-
ton of Conkling. Yesterday believed he
would not recover, and sent kilograms to
that effect. To-day he was sitting up in
bed and recognized me-"
AN AFTERNOON SLEEP.
At $50 P. NJ. Conkling as resting quietly
and had been sleeping since 3 o'clock.
AT 7:30 DR.. Anderson came out and said
that Conkling was still asleep.
HIS CHANCES OF LIVING IMPROVED.
AT 9:15 DR.. Barker said "The patient
has had sound, healthy deeply sleep from
until $40 P. NJ, and his mental condition
was excellent. The sleep took away all
the strain from his nerves, and the chances
OF the Senator's recovery were improved
Twenty-four hours ago his chances were
one in hundred Now the chances are
one in twenty five that he will recover. He
has been steadily improving for the past
four hours"
DIR. Hartle remains with the patient all
night.
RETURN OF BAD SYMPTOMS.
NEW YORK. April 12th--A. M-Dr. Hart
this morning: Senator Conkling's con-
dition has changed slightly for the worse.
His temperature is one degree more than
it was, and his pulse beats six degrees
faster to the minute than it did at II clock,
when it was 80. This indicates return of
delirious fevern
2:45 A. Mo change in Conkling's con-
dition since the last report. He is still
asleep,
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STAND FROM UNDER.
Senator Fassett Creates Sensation In
the New York Senate

ALBANY On. W April 11th.-In the
Senate yesterday resolutions was intro
duced by Senator Fassett Rep.) J, for the
appointment of a committee to investigate
certain published charges in regard to
alleged corruption in the administration of
the departments in the Municipal Govern
ment of New York City.
While the terms of the resolutions were
general. it was understood that the real
point of attack was Governor Hill, concern
ing whose alleged dealn with the Aque-
duct Commission during the last Guberna-
torial canyass certain papers had published
articles.
The story published was in effect that
Governor Hill had secured a change in the
personnel of the Aqueduct Commission by
having the Mayor and Comptroller
released from ex otficio service
thereon; that the Governor then
appointed his political friends to
the vacancies, with the result that the firm
of O'Brien & Clark, contractors, were en-
abled to secure a contract for a section of
the new aqueduct, though they were the
highest bidders, and that they sub-let it to
another competing firm at profit of $50
600; that 'Brien & Clark and O'Brien in
dividually indorsed Governor Hills notes
for $4,000, to be spent during the Guber-
material campaign, and John keenan,, the
boodler, now in Canada, discounted one of
them, and the Governors campaign bills
were paid out of the aqueduct contracts.
The resolution in the Senate caused a
heated debate in that body to-day, in
which personal charges of campaign and
legislative corruption were very freely
tossed back and forth between the friends
and enemies of the Governor. The resolu-
ton was finally adopted unanimously.
GOVERNOR HILLS STATEMENT.
Governor Hill made a statement this
evening in regard to the matters charged
against him. He said that near the close
of the campaign of 1880 the Democratic
State Committee appealed to him for aid.
In connection with certain other Demo-
Gratis he drew two notes. aggregating $15,-
900, which he gave them. They were dis
counted and the money used in legitimate
work of the campaign. When they were
paid, various well-known Democrats con-
tributed the money. Governor Hill de-
clared that this attack on him was insti-
gated by the Quarantine officials of New
York, of which department ex-senator T.
C. Platt is head. The Governor declares
that he has nothing TO conceal in the mat
ter
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
THE CHIEF JUsrICEsH1p.
s. M. Wilson Still Talked of as Successor
to Justice Waite.

to Justice Waite.
Copyright, 1888, blythe California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 11th.-The Post this
morning says: One of the men who NAV
be more prominently mentioned in the
near future for the Chief Justiceship, is
Samuel NJ. Wilson of San Francisco. He
has been for many years an intimate friend
of Justice Miller.
Wilson is fine-looking man, slightly
above medium hight, partly bald. hair
white, and about sixty years of age. He
went to California from Ohio in 1850, and
is Democrat in politics. He has never
sought Office, and although repeatedly
pressed, has steadfastly refused to take iu-
dicial position. He has moderate for
tune and owns fine house in San Fran
cisco, where he entertains in style.
Wilson has an extensive practice in the
Courts, and has never been q corporation
lawyer. He has often been selected as an
arbitrator in important cases, and has in
variably given satisfaction. His age may
be looked upon as a bar in the eyes of the
President; but that remains to be seen.
Another rumor gives Wilson the English
mission in place of Phelps, while Minister
Phelps is to be nominated for the Chief
Justiceship, but Mr.. Phelps is sixty-four
years of age, and it would seem to be still
further barred by age. Wilson declines to
signify in any way his attitude toward
either position.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
THE FRUIT UNION,
The Auction Plan Adop.ed-A. T. Hatch
to be the Eastern Manager.

~4so A"cIioh Ilan AdOpseC-A. 7. Hatch
to be the Eastern Manager.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11th.-TSpecial 7
The Fruit Growers Union has decided on
the auction plan of selling fruit at Chicago.
1t was also decided that A. L. Hatch should
go East in May, to act as the Unions Man
ager. He will have full power to arrange
for the distribution of the California crop
in all the large Eastern cities.
On Friday next there is to be confer
enee of the Directors of the Fruit Union
and Messrs. Huntington, Crocker, Towne,
Stubbs and Gray, of the Southern Pacific.
The object of the conference is to secure
lower rates than those obtained last year.
ior transcontinental fruit shipments.
The Union intends asking that the fol-
lowing schedule of prices be adopted For
a special train OF ten cars to Chicago, fast
time, $500 per car; special trains to New
York. ten cars, S400 per car; special train
to Chicago, slow time, ten cars, 5000 per
car
One of the most important concessions
the Directors intend asking is that they
should not be forced to send fall train of
ten cars to New York at one time. They
want permission to make up a special train
OF ten cars for Eastern points, and COM
mence distributing at Omaha, the 800 to
hold good, even if only one or two cars out
OF the ten go forward to New York
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
THE DEMOCRATIC PRECEDENT.
How the Filibustering May Effect the
Mills Tariff Bill.

tCepyrigM, 1888, by the California associated Press,
WASHINGTON, April 11th.-A caucus of
Democratic members of the House was
held tonight, at which it was agreed that
the majority should vote for an adjourn
ment tomorrow. 1t is possible that Ran
dali may make pull for adjournment,
and if it is carried it means the defeat of
the direct tax bill at the present session of
Congress. As sop to the supporters of
the measure, it was agreed that the Com
mittee on Rules should be instructed to
assign three days in December next to the
consideration of the direct tax bill.
The deadlock in the House may, there
fore, be expected to be broken now. The
question is, what the Republicans will do
when the tariff bill is brought up next
Tuesday. Reed of Maine says the Demo-
Gratis have set the example in most con-
spicuous manner that filibustering is jnsti-
fable on the part of minority to defeat
any measure that is not acceptable to an
Insignificant minority of the House, and
the Republicans may filibuster to kill the
Mills tariff bill, which is Objectionable to a
very large minority, if not majority of
the House.
The animosities engendered by last
weeks proceedings may not expire during
the remainder of the session, and the
almost certain effect of the Democratic pro-
gramme is to defeat all tariff legislation.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
THE VICTIM FOUND.
BLUE AND GRAY.

Ex-Confederate Generals Asked to Com
memorate Grants Virtues.
lcopy7gAf 1855, By The California associated Press
New YORK, April 11th.-General Will
lam L. Sherman, one of the committee in
charge OF the banquet on April 9th to
celebrate Grants birthday, has addressed to
ex-Confederate Generals Longstreet, Cor
don, Buckner, Fitzhugh, Lee, Malone,
Mosby and Joseph E. Johnston the follow
ing letter:
MY DEAR SIR: 1t has been determined to
celebrate the birthday of General Grant ION the
18th inst.), by banquet at Delmonicos, in this
city. write to ask your company on that occa.
sion. Time has developed an affectionate re-
gard which the people of all sections entertain
for the virtues of this illustrious man. and it is
lifting that those of us who knew him should
thus annually doing honor to his memory
W IT SHFRMaS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
THE BLOODY BORDER.
Fatal Shooting ARRAY In an, Arizona
Border Village.

Il attAi SnootiDS AurSy In an Arizona
Border Village.
Copyright. 1888, by the California Assoasted Press.
NoGALEs, April 11th.-A shooting affray
occurred here about II o'clock last night.
in which a locomotive engineer named
Charles John Zimmerman, better known as
Black Jack. !" was shot through the heart
and instantly killed by John Sherman.
The men had angry words early in the
evening, and Sherman walked away to
avoid difficulty.
At about the hour named above thev
met again, and Zimmerman, who had been
drinking heavily, renewed the quarrel and
attempted to draw pistol. Sherman
pulled his own first and fired, killing Zim-
norman instantly The former had been
employed in the yard here by the New
Mexico and Arizona Company for several
months as switch engineer. He came
from California, where he hes relatives
living near Knights Landing or Wood
land.
Sherman has not yet been arrested, but
has sent word to the officials that he would
deliver himself up.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
A MISSING MAN.
Strange Disappearance of John Yule, of
Ell Dorado.

AUBURN. April 11th.-John Yule, an old
resident of Michigan Bluff and at one time
Speaker of the State Assembly, is missing
from his home in Ell Dorado county under
circumstances which lead to the suspicion
that he has met with foul play. Mr.. Yule
has followed the occupation of miner in
these later years, and has been working
for J. +. Neff at his mine near Mud
Springs.
He went to the town of Ell Dorado about
the middle of March with $40. He spent
about $40, and left there on the 9th ult.
He was last seen few days ago in dive
half mile from the mine. Since then he
has been missing and nothing can be found
Of his property. A searching party led by
the Sheriff of FL Dorado county started out
on Monday, but it has not been learned if
they have met with any success.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
a GIRLS SAD STORY.
Lured from Home by a Villain, and the
Abandoned to Her Fate.

Lured from Home by Villain, and then
Abandoned to Her Fate.
PITTsBURG (Pa.), April l1th.-Ensign
Ryan, of the United States Navy, and
]. H. Mead, President of the Arctic
Ice Company, have been arrested at Pitts
burg, on a charge Of abducting the 17-year-
old daughter of w. j. Parsons, prominent
citizen of Allegheny.
THE VICTIM FOUND.
NEW YORK, April 11th.-Two of In
spector Byrnes detectives found the miss
ing Pittsburg girl in a boarding house in
Clinton place to-day. She told the story of
her meeting with Ryan, who she knew only
as j. P. Marshall, at the house of friend
in Pittsburg. He represented himself
to be theatrical agent, and the girl, hav-
ing longing to go on the stage, listened to
his promises of assistance and consented to
go TO his home. They went to Trenton
and remained in hotel several days, liv-
ing as man and wife.
Ryan thea took her TO a house in New
York, and after few days left her. Since
then she has not seen him. When her
money was gone she secured position as
chorus singer in an opera company, and
has remained with them since. When
told that her folks would take her back,
Carrie burst into tears and promised to re-
turn. She started for Pittsburg this even
ing