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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12
A New ApportiOnment.

The changes in population in the
states during the last decade make
new apportionment of representatives
to congress a necessity. The original
purpose of the census was to establish
a just basis for representation in con-
gress. 1t is clearly wrong that one rep
of over 100000, while another has one
of less than 10 900. Bat inequalities
as great as this actually exist to-day.
Each representative from Nebraska
represents an average population of
352 264, while the representatives from
South Carolina each represent popu-
lation of 1913 $50; and while the rep
resentatives from Minnesota each stand
for some 26l, 800 persons, the repre-
sentatives from Virginia have each, on
the average, a constituency of 164 ,S9l.
Each of Vermont's representatives
represents 1861 persons; Colorado's
one representative has 4l0,975 persons
behind him, and Oregon's representa-
tive has 3l2, 400. The injustice of this
state of things is evident, and now that
the new census is completed, it is the
imperative duty of the present con-
gress to attend to the matter at once.
Whether the total number of repre-
sentatives should be enlarged, so that
the number from the older states that
have been making steady though not
rapid progress shall not be decreased,
or whether the total number should con-
tinue at what it now is, is an important
question. Its solution hinges on the
view which congress takes of the prob
able capacity for business of larger
body as compared with the present ca
pacity of the house. There is, of course,
a point beyond which it would be alto
gether unwise to go. But, whatever
basis is taken, it may fairly be assumed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12
Uermunt Mattbmam.
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

President Harrison has issued the follow
ing Thanksgiving proclamation: By the
grace and favor of Almighty God, the peo-
pie of this nation have been led to the clos
ing days of the passing year, which have
been full of the blessings of peace and the
comforts of plenty. Bountfu compensa-
ton has come to us for the work of our
minds and of our hands in every depart
ment of human industry. Now, therefore,
1, Benjamin Harrison, President of the
United States of America. do hereby az
point Thursday, the 9th day of the present
month Of November, to be observed as a
day of prayer and thanksgiving; and l do
invite the people upon that day to cease
from their labors, to meet in their accus-
toned houses of worship, and to join in rem
dering gratitude and praise to our benef-
cent Creator for the rich blessings he has
granted to us as a nation, and invoking the
continuance of his protection and grace for
the future. ! commend to my fellow-citi-
zens the privilege of remembering the poor,
the homeless and the sorrowlul. Let us en-
deavor to merit the promised recompense of
charity and the gracious acceptance of our
praise. In testimony whereof / have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States to be Affixed"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

The talk regarding the retirement of
Judge Royce from the supreme court
has come to head, and it is publicly
announced that he will not be a candi-
date for reelection. The second part
of the programme which has been under
consideration by those most interested
for the past few weeks is the election of
Speaker Start to the vacancy. This, it
is expected, can easily be done, if the
democrats are promised Judge Powers
seat in consideration Of their support of
the speaker. Nothing could be simpler,
and nothing could be more scandalous.
Trading on judgeship is as thoroughly
corrupt and disgraceful ms pilfering from
the public treasury. If the legislature
does not consider first whether the state
needs seven judges or not, and decide
that question on its merits, it is false to
its most sacred. trust. If it does not,
secondly, consider fitness for the posi-
ton above all other interests, it is also
false to its most sacred trust. 1t is the
duty of the legislature to reduce the
bench to six members, and then elect
as Judge Royce's successor some one
who is clearly qualified, not only in re-
spect to intellectual gifts aud profess
sional attainments and experience, but
in moral qualities also, whether he be
the speaker or any other member of the
general assembly, or-preferably-a
man outside of either branch of the
legislature. Any other course will have
its inspiration in some motive other
than absolute justice and propriety.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

farmers larger representation on the
board of trustees, would be no gain to
the farmers and no loss to the uni
versity. 1t would leave the matter, to
all intcnts and purposes, just where it
is now. Compromises are often de-
sirable and wise, but when two radi-
cally different principles confront each
other, there is no chance for COM
promise; the only final settlement is
through the triumph of one over the
o'her. In the case in question, the
principle of a separate, wholly indie
pendent agricultural and mechanical
college, and managed by farmers in the
most practical manner, is opposed by
the other idea of connecting such an
industrial institution more or less closely
with literary institution. The issue
is as clear as daylight, aud it is because,
in the judgment of experts, no agri-
cultural college will do as well when
associated with literary institution as
when it is not, and because in this par
ticular instance the failure has been
complete and notorious, 1T is for these
reasons that the mass of farmers de-
mand separation. We repeat any
compromise in this matter is sur
render.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

THE bill introduced by Mr. Mann, last
week Tuesday, to give the railroad com
missioners authority to change eXorbit-
ant freight rates, is substantially what
the commissioners ask for. The proper
protection of popular rights demands
system of supervision of the railroads.
In Vermont, especially, where business
interests suffer severely from high rates,
the railroad commission should have
the power to stand between the roads
and the people, if justice is not done
the latter. Moreover, it would be just
as practicable and reasonable to give
the commissioners the same authority
regarding passenger rates. If we are
to have a railroad commission perma-
nently, let il have authority, and with
it responsibility. In other words, put
a tight grip on the roads, and see that
no injustice is done to the travelling
and trading public.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

aims at doing away with this judicial
scandal, and it ought to pass. Relieved
of the strain and pressure of private
interests, the judges may have time to
devote to public business. Decisions
may be more promptly rendered, and
very likely even five judges-men of
judicial dimensions-could carry the
business of the courts and not bend
under the burden.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

that the apportionment will not reduce
the representation of Vermont to one
member. Some latitude in the cases of
small states would seem to be justly due
them, and congress will, no doubt, be
more prone to treat the subject broadly
than to apply hard-and-fast rule.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

THAT little tickling in your throat which
makes you cough once in while and keeps
you constantly clearing your throat arises
from catarrh, aud as catarrh is "A constitu-
tonal disease the ordinary cough medicines
all fail to hit the spot. What you need is a
constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsa-
parila. Many people who have taken this
medicine for scrofula, dyspepsia, loss of APP
petite, and other troubles, have been sur
prised that it should cure this troublesome
cough. But TO know the actual cause of the
cough is TO solve the mystery. Many cases
of consumption can be traced back to the
neglect of some such slight affection as this.
Consumption can be controlled in its early
stages, and the effect of Hoods Sarsapa-
rhla in purifying the blood, building up the
general health, and spelling the scrofliluus
faint which is the cause of catarrh and CON
sumption, has restored TO perfect health
many persons on whom this dreaded dis
ease seemed to have firm hold.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

question, the apprehension of Senator
Morrill, as to the part the leagues may
take in Vermont politics may become
living reality. Vermont's republican
legislature should heed the signs of the
Lirnnn
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

ANY compromise regarding the agri-
cultural college is practically sur
render to the University of Vermont.
The proposition of some of the direct
ors of the state agricultural society to
make the college separate depart
ment of the university, giving the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12

THE twelfth annual festival of Vermont
church choirs began last week Tuesday
evening at ST. Phu's church, Burlington,
and continued through Wednesday and
Thurs ay. Professor 5. b. Whitney Of Bos-
ton has charge of the festival.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-12


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" IT is refreshing to see how you are
standing up for the agricultural and
mechanical college. Let the battle
cry be No COMPROMISED 54-40 or
Fight as we used to say years ago.
Let Vermont politicians beware of the
signs of the times!" Thus writes an
esteemed correspondent from outside
the state, man distinguished for his
zeal and effective service in the cause of
agriculture. -
OHIO stands by the republican party,
while many of the other old reliable
states 90 back on it, and Major Nc
Kinley wins a great moral victory.
The major will be an available candi-
date for president two years hence.
He has stood the wear and tear of
carrying through a tariff bill remark
ably well. Personally he has every
reason to be satisfied, for no man is
held in higher regard by the party
to-day. -
PROF. w. w. COOKE of the University
of Vermont is paid his salary from the
national appropriation for the support
of an experiment station. He is paid
to conduct experiments that will be of
use to the farming industry. He has
no more business to be at Montpelier
lobbying than a clerk in the depart
ment of the interior at Washington
would have to lobby at the national
capital for bill which would increase
his salary. -
THE Boston Herald notes a good joke
on Colonel Albert Clarke, secretary of
the Home Market club: "One of the
amusing incidents of last weeks cleo
ton was the indignant establishment OF
the secretary of the Home Market club
on discovering, when attempting tC
vote in accordance with the principles
of its organization, that he could dc
nothing in that way TO further the
cause, for the reason that he had for
gotten to have his name placed upor
the registration list. Even great Homer
sometimes mods" Yes, good many
republican Homers nodded this year
but they will be wide-awake two years
hence.
STANLEY and his wife arrived in New
York last week Thursday. An address
of welcome was given him by Colone
Finley Anderson, to which he re
sponded. He was interviewed, o
course-the landing would not hav,
been complete had he not been inter
viewed-and said that the accusations
of poor judgment, bad temper and to-
severe discipline were unfounded, S,
far as he was able to judge. Som,
mistakes had been made, but whateve
he had done seemed at the time to b.
the best thing. He appeared to be il
excellent health and spirits. The dis
coverer will find a warm welcome il
this country. Americans are proud o
Stanley and his great work, for boil
belong to us more than to any othe
people. He will have tour of triumph
through the states.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
LOCAL NEWS.


You want comfort, wear Royal Shoes.
A very pleasing solo was sung by Miss Ida
Schroeder at the German Lutheran church
on George street at yesterday mornings ser
vice. This young lady ID rapidly rising % q
singer and will no doubt soon make her
mark In the musical world.
The Mutual social club was to have given
ball at Music hall this evening, but yester-
days Are has caused them to postpone II
until April IA. Fancy programs will be
given out. and the affair promises to be
quite enjoyed.
Paul Roessler, the well-known optician,
continues very III at his residence on Woos-
tor street. Drs. Fitch, Sanford and Linds-
ley pronounce his condition critical. His
right side Is psralyzed. Mr.. Roessler's con-
dition last evening was thought to be slightly
improved.
Sixty Young people enjoyed a straw ride
last Thursday night to Shows Cove house, at
Morris Cove. The party started from the
residence of Mr.. Howard Cooney Of 176 Dix
we'll. Besides the two bus loads, several
people drove down In teams. Dancing was
INDUCED in, and afterwards they oil sat down
to an oyster supper. They reached home
about 4 o'clock Friday morning.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
MILLIONS OF BUDS.
wonderful Patience ofSIamese Women
Who Make Decorations.


From Demorest's Monthy.1
In land where roses are ia bloom the year
round, and where there is an endless variety
of other flowers all the time, it might reason
ably be expected that the women would be
fond of flowers, but to thoee from colder eli
mates, unacoustomed to such q wealth of
flowers, the ingenuity, taste and patience of
Siameae women in making floral decorations
are ve.y wonderful.
On great occasions, among the higher class-
es, the decorations are usually the work of
the women of the harem. and, being confined
to their own inventions, as they are, their
success is such as to make one wish that their
skill and labor might be exercised on some
more lasting. Sometimes you will see large
table covered with lace-like spread which is
entirely of flowers.
The foundation part is q network made OF
q small fragrant flower that they always use
when It ia in bud, and in that condition 1t il
bean. It seems as If millions of these little
buds must have been neatly fastened together
first, then larger flowers beautifully arranged
for fringe, then q border added, and ther
the heavier lace work in the middle, and al
this is done so quickly that the flowers still
look as fresh as if they had just been plucked
fran the stem.
What a marvel of beauty 1t makes, anG
yet it is but one item among the numerous
specimens of their skill in this partioula
line.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
The CITY Missions,

At the City missions hall there were special
services yesterday appropriate to Easter
time. A committee of ladies were in atten-
dance Saturday afternoon aud evening to re-
ceive and arrange plants and flowers. About
the platform were palms, ivy vines, lilies and
other ported plants in bloom, with Easter
lilies and Gala lilies and other cut flowers in
vases. At the morning Sunday school Rev.
Mr.. Richards, the assistant paator of the
United church, made an interesting address
to the children. In the evening the mission
ary pastor, Rev. Mr. Mossman, conducted the
services, and addresses were made by Mr.. T.
q. Root and Mr.. z. G. Whiting of Yale
seminary. The musical program was in
charge Of Mr.. @. W. Votaw of the seminary
and included q preliminary praise service, an
opening piece Of instrumental music by the
orchestra of eight pieces led by Mr.. r. B.
Hughes and also during the evening several
vocal solos by Miss Wynne Ward and Miss
Fannie b. Pease with Miss Anne Hennebsrph
as organist. The hall was we'll filed through
out the evening and from fifty to sixty
remained to the after-meeting.s
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
AT TURN HALL.
Meeting of the German Benevolcn
SncIatv-

Meeting of the German Benevolent
Society.
The German Benevolent society of New
Haven held q meeting yesterday afternoon al
Turn hall. The directors were elected af
follows: F. D. Graves, John Gente, Pau
Gente, Henry HilIman. Louis q. Pfsff
Philip Hugo, George J. Faulhauber, Michael
Hessler, William F. Stahl, Joseph Goeble
Frederick Bellosa, H. Bussman DIR. Springer
William Schlein and Charles F. Balber. The
constitution of the society was voted on also
and approved. The members of the society
will meet twice a month the first Sundays II
April and In October. The direstors of the
club will hold a meeting every month. The
directors will hold another meeting the
coming Sunday, and elect the officers Of the
society,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
PERSONAL MOTIFS.

a Southern Ladv,s visit and q Pleas
ing Msmenso-OG for the West-Ro.
turning New Haveners-O3 60 wash
ingson-Talking OF Japan-IM from
His Injuries.
R. A. Campbell the plumpsr, is seriously
III at his residence on Washington street.
Albert Steinert was installed member of
Dorscht lodge No. Q, yesterday afternoon.
Paul Russo's brother-in-law, j. Francolini.
New York banker, ia visiting Paul In this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Osterweis have re-
turned from three weeks stay in Asheville,
N. @.
Rev. Mr.. Doupe continues his service In
connection with Trinity chapel until next
summer.
Rev. Herbert whitney, rector Of Christ
church, West Haven, will start next We'd
nesday, with Mrs. Whitney, on a western
tour.
Mrs. Dennis Cannon of ~ Wallace street
left last Wednesday for Warrington, D. O.,
whore she will remain two or three weeks
visiting her sister.
Patrick MoGuinness, the beer merchant
who was badly jammed against q post on
State street, foot of Edward street. last week
horse, IL seriously illIwith pleuro.pneumonia
caused in part by the accident. BE 10 at
tended by DR.. Cremin who said yesterday
that his symptoms were more favorable.
Mr.. Ichihara of Yale college gave an in.
tsresting talk on Japan and the progress OF
Christianity there before an audience of
women in the First church chapel In
Springfield Friday afternoon. He told Of
his country's progress In the material devel-
opmsnts Of civilization, drawing picture of
land where steamboats,, railroads, gas and
electric lights, the telephone and telegraph
are found a. In America, though on smaller
scale.
| New haven friends of Mrs. Ida Cameron
Of Louisville, KY. who has been visiting for
several months her cousin, Mr.. Grif6ng Of
No. 26 Pearl street, this city, gave her sur
prise visit last Thursday night at Mrs. Grit
Ang's and presented her with an..elegant sap
phirs and opel ring a. souvenir Of their
esteem for her and momento OF many
( very pleasant social gatherings. Mrs.
| Cameron II about to-depart for her Louisville
home. She will take with her many pleasing
rscollsctions Of the City of Films and north.
srn friends. The ring was very suitably in
seribsd With the sentiment, From her
Yankoo kieuds."
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07

A Largo Audience ~ Prootor's Listens
60 shs doctrines OF Kq uisy Expressed
and Emphasixed ~ she General Mas
ter Observation-Disclosures By Mayor
Psck.
Prostor's opera house was crowded with
people who came to listen to the oratory Of
General Mater Workman Terrence v. Pow
Derby last evening. Many ladies were seen
among the audience. Tho master workman
spoke under the auspices of the Resoluts club
of the Trades council. He came to this city
yesterday forenoon from Boston.
Upon the stage were many representatives
of the local organization. Mr.. Powderly was
introduced by Mayor Peck.
The workingmsn's champion was greeted
with much applause. He chose for what he
called his text an extract from speech Of
Rev. Lyman Abbott delivered sometime ego
In Chicago. This text stated We were devel-
oping the WORT form of government on earth
IA plutocracy- needs thorough re-
forming. -.
These words are peculiarly wsishty, said
the master workman. coming - they do
from a man OF Mr.. Abbstts posiiaion.
thank God that side by side with those
who voice labor reforms arc those Who voice
the sentiments of the Christian church OF
America. Take the corporations Of Connso.
tiout. I'll am rightly informed, the Com
solidated road monopolizss the railway trafac
of the state. Where, then, Il the health.
full competition our theories Of government
ask for. In this way would the entire rail-
way service of the government be operated
by trusts. We ask, therefore. that the gov
eminent gain possession of the railways by
the right of eminent domain and operate
them.
Mr.. Powdarly narrated an experience at
CO. operation in working coal mine. They
were obliged to lay tracks and provide other
PEELED to do this at the instance Of railroad
companies who owned the routes to and
from the mine. She scheme was failure.
From this he argued that the people should
govern the great avenues Of distribution, the
railroads. He prophesisd that within ten
years all the chief lines, east and west, north
and south, would be under the direction OF
one management. This was not intended oy
the trainers of the constitution. Twenty
now done by workmen will DO done by ma
chineYy and electricity.
The master workman defended the princi-
pie of equal taxation on all property,
whether held for use or speculation, with
many illustrations. 1''
would also insist, said he. that smi.
grants be not allowed 10 hold one handful Of
American earth until they have taken out
their naturalization papers and have be.
come American citizens.
The work Is going on and II 10 summed NJ
into Just this: "Do unto your nsishbors q
You would have your neighbour do unto
you.n The founder Of the Knights Of
Labor was nailed to the GROSS over l ,00(
wears ago. Had that feeling gone out among
49, =. A xhava vouId navav he +
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
A sad a mlcGlon.

Last evening about 10 o'clock the house.
hold of Police Officer Michael Donegan of As
Button street was saddsned by the death OF
his little three year old daughter Florence.
She had been i'll for sometime with whoop-
ing cough, but, taking more cold, pneumonis
the little sufferer passed away. The friends
of the parents sympathize with them in theil
sorrow,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07
a National supper.

This evening Olive branch No. Z, D. Of L.,
will give a national supper In thsif rooms In
the COURIER building. followed by an enter
tainment of a musical and literary character.
The hall will present q most attractive ap-
pearancs with Its decoration of Gags, flowers,
etc. Supper will DO served from $50 until
0 O'Clock. In the entertainment there will
be many interesting features, including
selections on banjo and Either BY Messrs.
Boehm and Schultz. A large attendance
will be present IL 10 expected.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-07

Opening Tea Store-978 state Street.
MR.. A. Dryden has just opened this
store, which will be known as the East Rock
Tea Co., and will sell the best line of Tea,
Coffee and Spices, all of which will be pure
and unadulterated except whom requested by
the purchaser; also Orockery, China and
glass ware will be sold or given away as
premiums. The business management will
be entirely in the hands of Mr.. Joseph
the business. We therefore invite all our
friends and the public generally to come and
prove us. We make no boast, but will say
INTERESTINGLY that we have one of the best
lines of Tea, Coffee and Spices that can be
found either in the New York or Boston
markets. APT q