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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15

pubicans. For time the effect of his
decision cannot be otherwise than un-
favorable to the republican cause, for
of all the possible candidates Mr..
Blaine has by far the most enthusiastic
following, and the fact will be gener-
ally recognized that his earnest sup
porters can hardly be expected TO work
with the same vigor and zeal for any
other candidate. 1t may, however, be
confidently assumed that none of them
will draw the line at particular candi-
dale or "sulk in their tents" but that
all will stand Loyalty by the nominee of
the party, whoever he may be. While
there will be extreme reluctance on the
part of the great body of Mr.. Blaine's
supporters TO take him at his word,
there is no reason to doubt the integrity
of his purpose. 1t is reasonable to in
fer that he fully understands the situa-
ton and is the best judge of the
wisdom and propriety of his action.
1t has been known for some time that
Mr. Blaine was averse to renomina-
ton; that his family were strongly OPP
posed to his accepting it; that he has
countenanced no organized movement
in his behalf, and that republicans
who were advocating his candidacy
were doing so on their own account
and chiefly for the reason that they re-
garded him as'the ablest and strongest
candidate. There is considerable di-
versity of opinion in regard to his
declination. Many assume it to be abso-
lutte and final; others believe that should
the convention, with practical unan-
unity, tender the nomination to Mr..
Blaine, it would not be declined. That
is to say, if it should be determined by
the great majority of republicans that
Mr.. Blaine is the strongest candidate
for the party he will then deem it his
duty to accept the honor, unless there
are more reasons for his positive
uCClludIiOh az piOoOho oPpOoi Oi'
the surface. 1t is now certain that, so
far as Mr.. Blaine is personally con-
cerned, the office will have to seek the
man.
But all conjectures and speculations
aside, the republican party want the
strongest candidate available, regard
less of personal preferences. No man
should be esteemed greater than his
party, and he is only Indispensable
when he appears strongest in all the
qualities that embody the highest and
most effective leadership. The party
must not be too confident of its abil-
ity to elect any candidate, but it should
choose the one which consensus of
the best republican opinion would de-
termine to be the strongest for the
country at large.
The rest of Mr.. Blaine's letter speaks
for itself. Its tone is admirable, and
his hopeful view of republican pros.
poets will give great encouragement to
the party
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15
An Administration Defeat.

The administration democrats in the
house of representatives received quite
a setback last week in the defeat of
their attempt to unseat Mr.. White, re-
publican, of Indiana. Enough fair
minded democrats joined Mr.. Randall
in voting with the republicans to de-
feat the administration scheme by
eighty-two majority. There was no
question that White was fairly elected,
but the democratic majority sought TO
Gust him on the technical ground that
there was defect in his naturalization
papers which disqualified him for the
office of congressman. AT least this
was the sole reason for their action
that they dared avow, but it was only
the cover for deeper design. If by
any chance the next presidential cleo
ton should be thrown into the house of
representatives, where each state would
have one vote, the complexion of that
vote would control the election of presi-
dent. A majority of all the states is
required to elect. The National Re-
publican says: AS the states now
stand the democratic candidate would
receive the votes of Alabama, Ar
kansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mary
land, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten
nessee, Texas and West Virginia
seventeen in all. New Hampshire
would be divided and the other twenty
states would vote for the republican
candidate, and thus elect him. From
Indiana there are thirteen representa-
tives, seven of whom are republicans
and six democrats. The twelfth In.
diana district, represented by Captain
White, has heretofore been democratic,
and the democratic majority hoped by
unseating Captain White to secure the
return of democrat in his place, and
thus take the state away from the re.
publicans and preventing that party
from having majority of the states.
1t is true that the senate, which is re-
publican by a meager majority, would
then have the election of a vice.
president, who would have all the
powers of the president, but the demo
Gratis rely upon the chapter ofaccidents
which might help them in such case
For instance, Senator Riddleberger anG
one of the senators from New York OIL
Colorado might die, in which event tn,
governors of these states, being demo
Gratis, would appoint democratic sen
ators and secure a majority to cleo
their candidate" This condition shows
why the administration democrats de
clared Captain White ineligible. They
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15
Sentiment OF the Farmers.

The New York Tribune publishes an
address to the farmers of the United
States, signed by committee, of which
ex-senator Warner Miller is chairman,
selected to report upon several thou
sand letters received by the Tribune
from farmers, agricultural societies,
clubs and oranges, regarding the influ-
ence of the tariff upon agricultural in
dustry. The address states that the
sentiment of the farmers is overwhelm-
ingly in favor of protection. 1t goes
into statistics to prove that the tariff
has greatly benefited agriculture, but
would be still more beneficial if certain
agricultural products were not admitted
free. The committee submit form of
petition to congress to be signed by
farmers. The petition prays for pre-
vention of fraudulent importation of
cattle ostensibly for breeding purposes,
for duty of twenty cents bushel on
barley, for increased duty on malt, for
duties on potatoes, onions, cabbages,
hay, hops, beans, peas, eggs, fowl and
most vegetables, for increased duties
on flax and on linen goods, for free
sugar and bounty on home sugar, for
repeal of internal tax on tobacco and
for restoration of the wool tariff of 1867.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15
The Public Health.

The State Board of Health has issued a
circular of rules and regulations for the bet
ter preservation of the public health. The
attention of selectmen is called to the fact
that they have the power, by virtue of sec
tons 1919 to 1925 inclusive, of the Revised
Laws of Vermont, and il is their duty TO
strictly enforce these rules in their respective
towns. They are in reality town boards of
health, and the state board looks to them to
efficiently carry out the rules and regula-
tons now promulgated, and will consider
them responsible for the proper enforce
ment of them. Some of the more important
rules embraced in the circular are the follow
ing; =" 1t shall be the duty of the occupant of
every house, in the month of May in each
and every year, to cleanse the cellars thereof
of all dirt. vegetable and other impure mat
ter calculated to engender disease, and
cause them to be thoroughly white-washed
with fresh lime. Swine shall be kept in
such place and manner as not to be
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15
Notes and Opinions.

WITH Mr.. Blaine out of the field
Harrison and Phelps would be pretty
good ticket.
THUS far the banner of Cleveland re-
form numbers two clerical recruits
Burchard and Sam. Jones.
ONE-FIFTH of the population of En-
gland is rated as paupers. Probably
one of the blessings of free-trade!
IT is amusing to see how some of the
administration papers ignore the re-
volt against Cleveland in the demo-
cratic party.
According to an English paper the
Australian colony of New South Wales
is suffering fearfully from the curse of
intemperance.
PRINCE BISMARCK announces him
self convinced of a prolonged peaceable
solution of the European situation. But
he will need to be watched, all the same.
THERE are some people who are great
deal more anxious for prohibition party
than they are for prohibition. -Columbus
Und) Republican.
That is true enough; the Argus, for
example.
IT is expected that the tariff bill will
be reported in the house in a few days.
The bill which the democrats propose
to submit is said to call for reduction
of $50 100000.
"THERE is no place or role in nature
for the mugwumps except that of a
democratic tender" So remarks a
leading democratic newspaper, the
Brooklyn Eagle.
WE guess the republicans of Louis
lana have rather free-and-easy way of
selecting delegates, but it is about the
only freedom of election that they do
enjoy.-Nashua Telegraph.
GOVERNOR Hills friends formally
announce that he is candidate for the
presidency, and it begins to look as
though Cleveland would not have a
walk-over in getting a denomination.
THE Springfield Republican (rebel
and free-trade worshiper) can not con-
ceal its delight over Mr. Blaine's with
drawal. The rejoicings of the mug
wump press may be trihe premature.
MORE than seven hundred republican
clubs have been organized in various
parts of the country since the recent
club convention in New York and the
II. Y. appears wholly unable to check
the movement.
WHILE he is in the gift-book mood
let us suggest to the president that an
elegantly bound copy of his free-trade
message would be an appropriate pres
ent for the English queen Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette.
YES, the war is over, but it is the
duty of every man who loves his coun-
try to do his part to prevent the South
from gaining by legislation and court
decisions what she lost in the conflict
of arms.-Nel0 York Press.
QUEEN VICToRIA's speech at the
opening of parliament last week gave
a rose-colored view of the workings of
the coercion policy in Ireland and was
somewhat reticent in regard to the
troubles among the continental powers.
THERE was great joy among the free
trade mugwumps when they read Mr..
Blaine's letter, but we advise them not
to be too jubilant. Mr. Blaine, whether
as nominee for the presidency or a
private citizen, will not be silent
Boston Journal.
SENATOR PLATT of Connecticut fred
some telling shot into the free-trade
camp in his speech in the senate last
week, not the least of which was his
statement that everybody but the
dude and millionaire could be clothed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15

LoyALToN, ID. r., February 9, 1888.
Mr.. Editor:-Thinking that some of our
Vermont friends might be anxious to know
the condition of the Vermont Colony after
passing through the great blizzard, | take
the present opportunity to inform them
through the columns of your valuable paper
The storm struck us about nine o'clock A. NJ
and it was one of the most fearful storms
that l ever experienced. person could
not see objects ten feet away. The air was
completely filled with snow, which was per-
fectly binding. 1t was not safe for any one
to 90 ten feet from their dwelling. 1t was
one continual cloud of snow for twelve
hours. 1t was fortunate for us that it struck
us so early in the day, as our people had
not left their homes. Edmunds county was
very fortunate, for but one man was frozen
to death in this county. The death rate has
been greatly exaggerated in the East. The
southern portion of the territory suffered
great deal more than the middle and
northern portions, as the storm struck them
later in the day. A great many lost their
lives by careessness There were no lives
lost here. The Colony is prospecting and the
people have comfortable homes to live in.
The weather has been fine since the blZ-
card and the snow is pretty much off of the
prairies, with the exceptions of some drifts.
For the last ten days we have had warm,
pleasant days like April weather in Yer
mont, and it makes us think of spring,
although we expect to see more cold
weather. Our winters here are shorter by
far than they are East. Next month we shall
be preparing our ground for the wheat.
We have a population here of some two
hundred We have two mails per day-one
east and one south. Our township is the
best settled township in Edmunds county,
and we have plenty to eat and drink.
Provisions are not so high here as they are
East. Probably more vegetables were lost
here last fall by being frost-bitten than were
raised in Vermont. l see by eastern papers
that people think that we are suffering for
the comforts of life but such is not the fact,
for Dakota has plenty and good deal to
spare. l.. M. HUTCHINSON.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15

NOT much of importance is doing in
congress. The vote on the Blair edu-
cation bill will be taken in the senate
to-day. A bill granting a pension of
Sl2 per month to army nurses has been
reported favorably. The house passed
the bill abolishing the coinage of three
cent pieces.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15

A. Flint closed the discussion. He thought
that in order to make successful workers
teachers needed tact in their calling. He
was of the opinion that too many books
were used at the present time. The follow
ing resolution was unanimously passed.
Resoiped, That our members in congress be asked
to be vigant In doing their best to Keep the oeo
law intact and If possible to make it more stringent
The meeting closed at five o'clock. About
eighty persons were present. 1t was one of
deep interest throughout.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15
Mr.. Blaine's Withdrawal.

The announcement made by Mr..
Blaine, in the letter printed elsewhere,
that his name will not be presented to
the republican national convention, is
received with profound regret and dis
appointment by vast majority of re-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-15

are also designing to unseat Mr.. FELTON,
of the fifth California district in order
to deprive that state of a vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
A DILL DAY IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb 1O.-The bill granting right OF
way through tho Indian Territory to tho Choctaw Coal
and Railroad Company was passed.
Mr.. ANDERSEN, of Illinois, from the Post once
Committee reported favorably Mr.. Perkins, resolu-
ton directing the PostmaserGeneral to inform tho
House of the cause and foundation for tho grievances
REGARDING the Western mail service and also to Inform
the House whether the almost universal complaint al
Il ged to prevail In tho West against the present un
sai factory mail service results from the employment
of inexperienced and incapable employees or insufficient
al d. OPERATIONS. committee reported an amend
mcnt that tho Postmaster General be directed TO In
fern the House what If any improvements and e1
tensions have been made in the mail service OF tho
West during the last two years. Adopted
MIR. JONES' Of Alabama, reported favorably from
the Committee on Rivers and IIalbOrs the resolution
ealing GA IN, Secre OF War for Information rela-
i've to the alleged obstruction of the Wabash River by
a bridge of the Louisville and Evansville Railroad
Company. 80, -
number Of reports upon private bills were pre-
sented and the House began the consideration OF bills
on the private calendar
This two bills on the private calendar which had
been favorably reported from tho Committee OF The
Whole were then taken up. The first, for the relief
cf C. NJ Bnggs, deceas ed, passed. In the case
of one for the relief of Nathaniel Mckay and tho cx
ecu ors of Donald Mckay, Mr. SPRINGER succeeded
In preventing its passage A., ,,.,.
On motion of Mr.. cox, Of New-fork, the House
rassed the Senate II authorizing the appointment Oh
Andaew ID. White Regent of the Smithsonian III
siitution. III, ,,o,s.r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
SEEKING NEW TRIAL FOE LyOyS

The motion the OF Daniel Lyons who
the murder OF Joseph J. QUINN argued
yesterday before Recorder smyth Part ii Of the Court OF
General Sessions DstrictAtorney Fellows not
ent and prosecution represented By Deputy ASSIST
ant District Attorney Parker stephen S. Blake aud j.
Sullivan appeared fer Lyons Mr. Sullivan read
the anidavts which he served on the District
Attorney several days ago. The principal those
made BY Alice Hsanesy and Mary Irving who declare that
th,y were walking along secondave. on July and saw
onnn leave OF Thirty eighthst and approach
LYONS one them described him as having wild and
angry look They adavits that Quinn struck Lyons
hsavv blow in the advancing him
LYONS drew his revolver and fired
Mr. Parker real andavs tending 10 show that
one of the OF bad Character and that neither OF
Them could ound At the addresses which they gave
Mr. Blake made appeal for new trial He de-
cIar that the evidence not cumulative and won't
directly to lie said that the could be
IN when they needed Mr. Parker argued
the Internal evidences OF untruthfuuess
that they by tho adsvts submitted by him. that
IN. new evidence cumulative and that the testimony
offered could not II 1t admitted trial. affect the
result OF the trial
Recorder smyth took the adavs and reserved his de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
MEAN SCOUyDREL CONVICTED.

Charles Mccarthy tailor tried yesterday before
Ipdoe MARITIME on the charge OF swindng Hannah Shea,
ailoress The woman is stout and fairly goodlooklng
Che told her story on the witness stand She had known
Mccarthy about year and he talked about marrying
her He would get the Park Police FORCE ne salo
and then he would have uniforms in year ana would
get s19 75 week He wanted $3.50 for the people VINO
were going TO get him the place. When they were going
10 be married she down TO the bank with him ana
drew $3.50 They went McCarthy's room and she
nut the money on the table, but told him that she wanted
some receipt nom the men who to get him the place
lie said; DO you take me for foolr and snatehed
the money on the table and ran or
Mccarthy acknowledged he used $3.50 Of Hannahs
money on a spree which lasted for three weeks ITO
said however that the money given 10 him by The
young buy furniture for the rooms which lhey
were 70 occupy Mr. Parker asked Mccarthy on cross
examination Are you ready, you have Just SAID 10
marry this nowT
Yes would marry her." said the witness.
Q-YoU say that she has testified falsely here against
you has accused you Of crime has said that you
ran away with money and Is making statements that
may send you the Prison and yet wish TO
marry her. A.-Wbat else can dol 1 don't want 10
20 to the State Prison.
Mccarthy promptly convicted and was sentenced
By Judge MARITIME 70 two years In the State Prison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
,,r oTJyaTOWy BEPEyTlNr

Tho ChlnaI1en OF New-York are to-day celebrating the
first dav O, their 777.h with their usual zeal Mer-
chants ami Mots closed their doors
all corners at precisely 10 o'clock last evening when they be-
gan 10 prepare for the celebration After abuons TO wash
Of the Old they be IAN cooking and
preparing their first feast OF fruits AMI the sole
benefit Of JosA Imme lately after this remony tho ces
brant, will begin 10 the annual kot or proiraons be-
fore Joss their sins with prayers bongh at the
rate of IL cents yarl These written by All eloquent
amateur Buddhist benefit Of his wicked brethren in
TITS said that ten ysris OF these would
rahl. an ordinary antan player 10 enter into Nvans"
while a storekeepsr would require twenty All night last
night the two Chinese omoe, we're abars 10 orea'a glory
lanterns and American gasghts inermngled with
the burning OF and Incense papers rave the places
regular Hong Kong appearance The only places mat re-
main In Egyptian darkness are he fantan shopA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
MR. GEORGE WILL SPEAK EDITORlALLH


REFUSING TO TALK ABOUT DIR. MGLYNNS ATTACK
ST. STEPHENS PENSIONERS MEET
The crowds who pushed their way into Henry Georges
office yesterday to hear him something about Dr. Nc
Gyms outburt the AntPOverty meeting In Pythasori
Hall were all disappointed would nothing to any
ono To the reporters piled him with questions ho was
equally the issue
Standard for his nnens the utterance oil MS
erstwho political twin
Does this personal enmity between yourself and
the priestp
Not ALL" replied Mr. George in response How could
question"
The composing groom OF The Standard was overrun
wsth peopl wanting interview William Mccabe. hrs
United LABOR Party but ho mad noshns
say either Father McGydn retcent too and would
only hal said all lie wanted to say on the qucs
tisn at present
Neither the fact that was TO DO ths last
those Pensioners OF ST. Stephens Churca
who still cling Father McGlynn from croTdins lhtern@
tiOnal Hall night John r. Feeney presided seeretrt
NJ NJ Rorty read resolutions the effect that mee'
would be held accor lance with Dr. Mc3lynn' ex'
pressed wish. Edward Nc Iahon said;
Think of the in which Father McGyrI mas been
traedas though he the viest Criminal in tho land
Yet good Cahos who attend mass every day have Often
to turn away being priests because they had spout
their debluchery drunkennss and those priests
are the very pets o. the Archbishop loud applause
will do everything hurt the DE nocritic party ZAP
plauss Will not support party that means 10 parayzs
tho industries OF this country. lRenewed applausa
pull down their custom houses II Is tins
for Amer to begin" Applause
DR. jeremiah Coughlin said; "Ouentmes the closest
friends part. What do care il Henry George deserts
Dr. McGynn deserts the party so long as the prnc
pies remain Applause slnco Dr. McGlynn has been the
victim who should dictate 10 him We Will follow
him and noboIy else Lot as in the AntPsvevt
Society who will sacrifice everything for thomsevss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-11
RITS OF LEGAL NFW3.

A. NJ Palmer and Marshall H. Mallory. proprietors of the
Madison Square Theatre snel Thatcher. Primrose West
for OF contract To esglge the theatre
May to uy 81. 1886 for their minstrel company
The case was called for trial yesterday In the 81
preme Court before Justice OBrien, and exJudge
A. J. Dittenhoefer on behalf OF the plaintiffs arose
10 address the Iurv had sad but few words when he
was interrupted BY A. Humme the opposing lawyer who
oe the by paving $1,000 The offer was ac'
oepted and the case was ended by the withdrawal Of Juror
Before the Mr. Hupmsl obtained an attach
mrn Mansnri whO he said was an Important
wit obey Tne settlement
OF rendered unnecessary to serve this paper
" the SUIT OF Mrs lophrms j. Fisher
CITY $50 900 DAMAGES for injuries to yer spne
a sidewalk mt OF r-Dair az Matspnavo
and Forty fifth st on Februlrv H. 1885, brought to
close yesterday Cour be ore Ju+cs In.ra
ham and inrr Tne tury after dsDerston u one hour
gave verdict for tho plaintiff for $1,000 IL was IN
the trst trial stool eleven Tor
$50 800 ami he Oreman) for giving
her because they failed TO agree