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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

most formidable stumbling-blocks in
the way of free-traders. 1t has some
times been their tactics to deny that
any material difference exists; but usu-
ally they frankly admit the fact, but as
sert in explanation that dollar goes
much further in Europe than it does
on this side of the Atlantic. Which
ever position is assumed, the statement
of Sir Charles Dixie, quoted by Senator
Morrill,, disproves it, Sir Charles Dixie
is both a free-trader and very keen
and accurate investigator, and his as
sertion that wages in America are one
hundred per cent higher than in Great
Britain must be taken for the truth of
the matter. Surely no free-trader will
claim that dollar in Great Britain is
worth two dollars in the United States.
The question of the agricultural de-
preston in this country was discussed
at some length. The senator said that
there is a concealment of the fact that
prices of farm products throughout the
world are depressed. The only reme-
dies, as he believed, are to protect
against foreign competition and to in
crease the home market. Senator
Morrill, asserted that protection to agri-
cultural products had been helpful, and
that there is still opportunity for more
protection. In 1888 had it not been
for the duty of twenty cents bushel
on wheat he believed the wheat of
India would have snatched the New
York market from the West. As to
mortgages, he said that the number ex-
listing has undoubtedly been greatly ex-
aggerated, and that in the older states
whatever existed were largely in the
hands of other farmers.
Coming to the question of sugar,
Senator Morrill, said that the adding of
free sugar to the breakfast table pre-
sented a stronger case than tea and
coffee had presented in 1872 for like
treatment. If by bounty the United
States could Gas has been done by sew
eral European countries) supply all its
own sugar, 800 100000 would be kept
at home that was now sent to Cuba and
elsewhere, never to return. 1t might
be an experiment, but its possibilities
were too great to be shirked or post
poned. There is no word in the speech
that gives announcement TO SECRETARY
Blaine's plan of continuing the duty on
sugar until reciprocity arrangement
can be made with southern countries.
The speech concludes with the hope
and assertion that the bill, when passed,
will give new stability and life to the
business interests of the country. 1t
was strong, earnest speech, in which
the chief points of the bill were dis
cussed in the light of the most recent
facts and theories.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06
Senator MOrrill's Speech.

1t was fitting that Senator Morrill,
should be the one to voice the general
sentiment of the republican senators
on the tariff bill. lie spoke on Wednes-
day of last week, reviewing the bill and
stating the republican position clearly
and candidly. Especially sound and
pertinent were his words on the tin
plate duty. "This country" said he,
" has the tin ore, the iron and the coal,
and why, then, should it annually send
abroad S2S,0O0,0O0 in gold for tin?"
Sure enough, why should it? If pro-
lection is to be applied anywhere, why
not on tin plate? 1t is doubtless very
true that for time the plate would be
higher than il is now, but if a tempo
rary burden in the form of higher prices
is to stand in the way of the establish
ment of great and prosperous indus
try, giving employment to thousands
and eventually lowering prices to a
point below the present quotations-if
such conservatism is TO obtain, we NAV
as we'll make no pretensions to progress
and foresight. 1t is as certain that tin
plate will, under domestic competition,
be reduced in price in a few years as it
was that iron and steel went steadily
down as soon as adequate protection
was given them.
Senator Morrill, fatty denied the state
ment of Senator Voorhees, that none of
the war duties on any of the great sta
pies of human necessity had been re-
pealed or lowered, pointing out that in
1870 there had been new classical
ton of the duties on sugar and a re-
moval of the duties on tea and coffee.
BY adding to the free list of last year
the articles which the pending bill
placed on the free list, about one-half
of the importations from foreign coun-
tries would be absolutely free from all
customs duties. That meant that the
dutable importations would be dimin-
ished from S4S5, 000,0 900 to 1916, 900, 900,
and that those on the free list would be
increased to 1865 100000. "Never,"
said the senator, did the American
people obtain general merchandise at
less cost than now"
The fact that American workmen
make better pay than do the English
and continental workmen is one of the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

SENATOR EDMUNDs writes Hon.
Daniel Roberts of Burlington, in eX-
PLANTATION of his position as to change
of rules regarding debate, as follows
"1 agree fully with all your general
statements that whenever the conduct
of minority in the senate becomes OBJ.
structive on any particular measure,
the senate ought to take immediate
means to repress such obstruction and
to act upon the measure. This, l think
is the law now. Others do not, but
think it requires change of the rules,
which l am willing to make as applied
to particular case when it shall arise,
rather than general provision for
terminating debate on anything when
a majority pleases, which last, be-
lieve, would be very great evil to the
public interest"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

AFFAIRS in the war-rent states of
Central and South America have taken
decided turns within a week or ten
days. In San Salvador an insurrec-
ton against the revolutionary govern
ment was put down with stern and
cruel decision, and the leader, Rivas,
was shot and his body exposed to pub
lie view. Now the San Salvadoreans
are again ready for the army of Guate-
mala. In the Argentine Republic a
revolution of large proportions, with
considerable moral backing, was sup
pressed because the insurgents ran
short of ammunition. The govern
ment has triumphed, temporarily at
least, and President Celman has issued
proclamation in which no olive branch
is held out to the revolutionists. Mat
tiers are in deplorable state, and no
improvement is to be observed as vet.
The Argentine Republic has lived too
fast, both as nation and as individu-
ais. More stability is the great desid-
eratum there.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

Miss WHEELER of Philadelphia need
not expect any sympathy in her matri-
monial troubles. She married Count
Pappenheim of Bavaria for title, but
she now finds that she is no nearer one
than before. BY the peculiar laws of
Bavaria the count must either not
recognize the marriage, except as NOR
ganatic, or give up his title. If he will
give up his title, he is rare man, and
Miss Wheeler is to be congratulated.
But that is not the way of counts and
princes. The prince regent of Bavaria
is reported to have said: "These trades
men marriages must be done away
with. On one side l recognize mer-
cenary motive. On the other, that of a
title-hunter. l shall not encourage the
title-hunting of American pork barons."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

was then an old deputy. He had been
candidate against Mr.. futile, and
there was tacit consent, if not actual
understanding, that he should be first
in the line of promotion. But Mr..
Anterior was given precedence and his
exceptionally brilliant official career has
made him a hard candidate to beat.
Still, Mr.. Howe two years ago lost the
nomination by single vote. He had
ever been faithful officer and there
was strong feeling throughout the
county that the time had fully come for
his merited promotion. Mr.. futile had
been a popular officer and nothing but
this fact could have given his candidacy
at this time anything like general
recognition. His ambition had, how
ever, somewhat "o'erleaped itself"
The means employed to win delegates,
and particularly to carry the Montpelier
caucus, would hardly have been neces-
sary had there been popular demand
that he should again take the Office of
sheriff. Very likely these consider
ations, supplemented by the unaccus-
toned spectacle of the candidate on the
floor of the convention distributing
votes for himself and personally con-
Quoting the ballot, quite as much as the
unsparing-and for the most part just
criticisms of Mr.. Plumley, comprised
his defeat. His course in this respect
in particular was a serious offence to
the spirit of independence that should
hedge the delegate about. His alliance
with the saloons was a more serious
affront to the moral sentiment of the
county, and so, although Solicitor Lord
had somewhat effusively thrown the
Jonah of the combine overheard to pro-
pitiate the spirit of the rising tempest,
The spirit refused to be quoted; Mr..
Tuttle's bark foundered, and all the
people said Amen! No feeling of i'll
will, it is just to say, attaches to Mr..
futile. He is a clean man personally,
a good neighbor, pleasant gentleman,
having the good will of all this COM
munity; but his candidature and his
methods were Objectionable, and he met
with merited defeat.
Captain Moseley, as high bailiff, will
keep sharp eye on his neighbor,
Sheriff Howe, and we trust will
promptly hang that dignitary-the
function of his oflice-if he is unfaith-
full to the responsible trust reposed in
him. Mr.. Johonnott was nominated
for county commissioner, and the tenn
perance interests, so far as they per-
tain to his office, will be vigilantly
guarded, both from principle and from
his well-known faithfulness to public
trust.
The convention did a good days
work-unless, possibly, we may except
the resembling, by formal resolution, of
the longtime custom of giving senators
a reelection. The practice was the one
thing which the other counties of the
state have strongly commended in the
politics of the capital county, and re-
greet has frequently been expressed
that it has not been generally adopted.
We should hold fast to the things that
are good, and if it shall appear that it
was not good to depart from the old
custom another convention can rescind
the vote of last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

dress is, however, first hustled off to
the Boston Journal, Colonel Forbes
organ, and to the dailies of this state.
The weeklies, if they publish it at all,
will have it after it is "thrice told
tale" The weeklies might at least be
given an even chance with the dailies
in the publication of matters of this
kind--if they are worth printing at all.
Secretary Forbes ardor is somewhat
behind his zeal as correspondent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

THE officers of the Vermont Repub-
lican League have issued a somewhat
perfunctory call to the republicans of
the state to turn out and roll up big
majority for the republican ticket at the
coming election. The League seems
to be sort Of fifth wheel in the politi-
cal coach, and its functions chiefly those
that pertain to dress parade. Now if
President Grout and Secretary Forbes
are really anxious about the republic
can ajority in Vermont, and desire to
get the ear of the voters, the weekly
newspapers of the state certainly afford
the first and best medium. The adj
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06
COUNTY TICKET.

IT may fairly be assumed that the
dedicatory services at Congregational
church in Iowa, last week, lost all their
solemn effect through a little incident
at the close. The varnish on the seats
was not sufficiently dried, and not a
person could stand up at first 1t took
three-quarters of an hour to free all
the prisoners.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06
The County Convention.

The convention, as whole, was an
exceptionally fine body of men. The
people of Washington county were
well represented. The delegates, for
the most part, were evidently here in
the interest of the whole county, and
had well-settled convictions as to what
was for the greatest good of the great
est number. These convictions some
times conficted with individual aspira-
tions-and the individual invariably
yielded to the eXigencies of the hour.
The WATCHMAN's forecast of the sit
uation, in its more important features,
was confirmed by the action of the
convention. Mr.. Randall was nom
mated by reclamation, with many ex-
pressions of confidence and good will.
The contest for second senator came
between Mr.. Dwinell of Plainfield and
Mr.. Boyce of Barre. 1t was close, as
the report of the proceedings shows,
but it was maintained on both sides
with honor and good feeling. In this
connection it is perhaps but just to
say that many delegates came to the
convention DESTROYS of voting for Mr..
Deavitt for senator. The strength he
developed in the county gave strong
assurance of success, and there were
many and sincere expressions of regret,
when the true inwardness of the Mont
pelier caucus and the real feeling at
the capital were understood that he
had withdrawn from the senatorial
contest.
BY desert as we'll as by courtesy
Judge Lyford was renominated by ac-
clamation. OF the various names
which rumor had associated with the
Office of second assistant Judge only
two materialized in the conven-
tion-Mr. Lance of Cabot and Mr..
Mears of Marshfield, and the latter
gracefully yielded the palm to the
former.
Mr.. Stanton yielded to a strong pres
sure from all parts of the county and
consented to stand for the Office of
states attorney. The action of the
convention fully justified the confidence
his advisers had expressed and their
judgment as to the sentime hts of the
county respecting this office. The pre-
sentation of his name was received with
marked enthusiasm; no opposing candi-
date entered the lists and his nomina-
ton was made by hearty reclamation.
The convention paid Mr.. Stanton a
high and unusual compliment. He
can not be insensible to this sponta-
neous and cordial expression of popular
confidence. The people of Washington
county will expect much of him, and he
will need and must have the support
and cooperation of the people of the
county, in an uustnted measure, in the
discharge of the duties of his office.
The duties of the prosecuting officer
and of the public are reciprocal. 1t is
a matter of giving faithful loyal service,
and of receiving from the communities
effective help and resolute cooperation.
We hope officer and people will show
that they fully understand this relation
ship, and that during the next two
years deeds will illustrate their under
standing.
The significant incident of the con-
vention was the contest for the office
of sheriff. The canvass on the part of
both candidates was a remarka BILE one.
1t was eight years ago that Mr.. futile,
having held the office six years, was
succeeded by Mr.. Atberton. Mr.. Howe
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

THE summer heavens present scenes
of unusual splendor. In the east, after
early sunset, Jupter's luminous orb
rivals the full moon in size and bril-
liancy; in the west, at about the same
distance above the horizon, Venus
shines with respondent light, while
midway between stands fiery Mars-a
combination that rarely lends its glories
TO the summer skies.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

THE store of j. l.. st. Peter of Ferrisburgh
Hollow was entered early last week
"Wednesday morning and the safe was
blown open. All that was found were a
couple of watches and some old coin, as Mr..
st. Peter sends his money to the bank daily.
The loss was about $3.50
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06
Republican state Nomin atoms.

FOR GOVERNOR,
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park.
FOR L1EUTENANT-G GOVERNOR,
HENRY A. FLETCHER, Cavendish
FOR TREASURER,
HENRY +. FIELD, Rutland.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
c. w. BROWNELL, JR., Burlington.
FOR AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS,
+. HENRY POWELL, Richford.
FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS,
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT, Barton.
COUNTY TICKET.
FOR SENATOR'S
GEORGE w. RANDALL of Waterbury;
f. A. DWINELL of Plainfeld
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES,
II. w. LYFORD of Warren
T. II. LANCE of Cabot.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.
HIRAM CARLETON of Montpelier.
FOR STATES ATTORNEY,
ZED S. STANTON of Roxbury.
FOR SHERIFF,
E. W. HOWE of Mortified.
FOR HIGH BAILIFF.
JOHN L. MOSELEY of Northfeld.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
ALBERT JOHONNOTT of Montpelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

The members of the Eighth Vermont
quarters with Colonel George \. Carpenter,
No. 81 Milk street, room No, /, during the
encampment of the Grand Army in Boston,
and there will be special meeting of the
members there at nine A. NJ. Wednesday,
August 49,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-06

On motion of Mr. Huse, Hiram Carleton
was nominated for judge of probate by ac-
clamaton.
Mr.. Pumley rose to nominate Zed S.
Stanton for states attorney. He said that
Mr.. Stanton's name had not been presented
for senatorship because there had been a
demand made that he be reserved for states
attorney. Mr.. Stanton himself had left the
matter in the hands of his friends Mr..
Plumley eulogiZed Mr.. Stanton highly, and
closed by presenting his name, which was
greeted with hearty applause.
w A. Lord of Montpelier, at the request
of John G.. Wing, seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Stanton. The nomination was also
seconded by w. &. Nye of Barre, III. A.
Huse of Montpelier, and Judge j. III. Has
tings of Waitsfeld, who moved that MIR.
Stanton be nominated by reclamation, and
the nomination was made unanimously.
j. c. Houghton, in behalf of the Mont
pelicr delegation. nominated John i. futile
for sheriff.
w. w. Holden of Mortified nominated
f. w. Howe of that place He said that
votes of having as many as Mr. Atherton
had. Mr.. Howe was ON the right side in
everything, He was "A temperance man.
Wherever he had been placed he had
never failed to do his duty,
Mr.. Chaplin spoke a few words in favor
of Mr.. Howe, as did w. Il. Barney of
Barre. Frank l.. Knight of Waterbury
seconded the nomination of Mr.. futile, and
Timothy Davis, for five out of seven of the
East Montpelier delegation, also seconded
the nomination of Mr.. futile.
Mr., Plumley said that Northheld had
some rights that should be respected. 1t
had had no county office for six years. He
asked If Mortified had not always been
loyal to Montpelier. This sheriff business
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-08
COAST MEMS.

A passenger train was 0eraileC
near Cellln, Or, on Sunday by
RAINING into "a sand bank. Fire
man Howard was fatally injured
William A. McDermott, a pioneer
prominent Democratic politician
OF Tucson A. L., committed sui
eide on Sunday by shooting him
self in the head. The act WAS
caused it is supposed, by reverses
in gambling and the influence OF
liquor.
The Southern Pacific Railroad
Company has purchased the Whit
comb coal fields, section com
prisiug 80 o acres in Washington
county, Or. The pun chase is re-
garded as preliminary step to-
ward the extension Of the South
ern Pacific system To Astoria.
The fire which originated in
the Napa Mountains, near ri
Verano, and extended down into
the Sonoma Valley, destroyed l.
900 acres Of pasturage, 700 miles
of fences and 1000 cords of wood.
Among the sufferers are Goldstein
& Co, Charles Fabers, NJ. K. Cady,
DR.. Wooster and II. Appleton.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-08
NOTICE.

WHAT ON EARTH-Is the reason
people W II not, cannot, or do not
see any difference in cheap nos
Lrums put up 10y Cheap John
houses or irresponsible parties at
enormous profits, rather than take
a medicine of world wide reputa-
ton and one that is giving univer-
sal satisfaction at equal price? No
medicine in the world is giving
such unparalleled satisfaction for
purifying the blood as BEGGS'
BLOOD PURIFIER a. BLOOD
MAKER, and every bottle that
does not do it's work, wiP cost you
nothing.-W. III. Chedic DIuggis
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-08
Meaanom ; circus.

/ McMahon's circus tent was
crow e'I .ast evening at the foot
of Washington street. and many
had t" stand around the ring to
see the performers.
The performances may he fairly
sad to come Indy up To promise,
which is saying Is good deal, as "a
circus Is generally glib OF promise.
The rid in- WAS all done bare
back. rhe fourth hand was par
t1clllarIy good.
The ;Pntartianist dii excellent
work On the carpet
The tIapeze work hy the ladies
was We'll received.
The ground tumbIing by IL large
numt'e1 IF performers was as
Z ~ as has ever been see. in
Virginia City
The trick donkeys were the
best ever seen here.
AIKEN us whole, this circus ex-
Gals la Icrnpats bn1 tuinblers and
gives IA veIy accept, ble show.
onHected with tile circus is the
usual Vaiety of sile-shows.
There will be- a grand matinee
performance commencing at l
o'clock this Afternoon, and an
other evening performance at 8
o'clock.
After the regular circus exhibit
was given, To which many re-
manned. = Enterprise,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-08

The editor of the APPEAL wi lie
in Oroville last week, stepped into
hall to watch the proceedings OF
the Butte ity Democratic Con.
vention, a. d whom should he find
presiding over that molly collec-
tior as Chairman. but Judge c.
N. Harris, formerly a mugwump
Of this city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-08

There will De II meeting of the
lady members of the O. n. o.
lub at Miss Bray's this afternoon
4:3O TO make arrangements for e.
freshments on Friday evening.
The Executive Committee would
also state that tickets for the
party can be obtained at Gulden's
jew elry store. o7t1