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den lode Mai 1890.
LIMPRICHT.
, 1890-05-17
Translation.


DT is hereby made known that Mr..
= A. PALUD4N-MULLER, Vice
Consul for Sweden and Norway, Will
act 40 Vice Consul for Sweden and
Norway at Fredsriksted during the
Aba ence of the Vice Consul Mr. L.
TABER.
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che 9th May 1890.
, 1890-05-17
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STEPHENS holds my Power Of
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StCroix, Frederiksted, pth May 1880
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22

roads, and an improvement, especially
in the location and grading of new roads,
will be observed. Whether the time has
come for the state to take hold of the
question is another matter. 1t is not
well to attempt too much this fall.
The matters of the corporation tax law,
the reduction of the number of judges,
the amendment of the prohibitory law,
the school tax question, these are sub
jects that will not down. They call for
immediate and careful attention. They
must not be slurred over or hurried
through. If, after giving them the
consideration which their importance
demands, they can be disposed of be-
fore the very last days of the session,
there will then be time enough left for
taking action on DIR. James, bill. If the
appropriations have not mounted to too
high figure, it may be thought adj
visable to at once enter on trial of the
system which the bill proposes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22

beginning next January. Hereafter,
four are to be elected by one legisla-
ture and five by the next, alternately,
for terms of four years. The governor,
secretary of the state board of 'agricul-
ture, secretary of the dairymen's asso-
citation, and the master of the state
grange are to be &c odicio members
The entire charge of the institution is
given to the board of trustees, who are
empowered to purchase or erect and
keep in repair such houses and other
buildings as they shall Judge neces-
sary." To secure a site or farm, the
governor is authorized to draw upon
the state treasurer for Il sum not eX-
ceeding one.tenth of all the moneys
which have been received by the state
from the sale of land in accordance
with the provisions of the act of 1862.
The trustees are to elect a director of
the experiment station; and two mem
bers of the board, with the president
of the college, are to be board of con
troll Of the station. The first meeting
of the trustees is to be called by the
governor for January next, and, should
vacancies occur at any time, majority
can fill them.
Such, in effect, is the bill. 1t is open
to amendment, if it does not cover the
ground completely. If there is weak
| spot in it, it should be strengthened.
1t is designed to establish college
which shall be of such practical benefit
to the agricultural and mechanical in
! dustries of the state as can be derived
from an institution having an income
of about $4,000 AS to details, the
members of the Legislature who are in
any way connected with agricultural OF
mechanical employments are the best
judges. With its general purpose and
scope, we are in hearty accord. We
believe an independent agricultural
college, with a well-trained, practical
scientific man at the head, will attract
a large number of students, who will
become ardent followers of the new
ways of farming which will come tc
them by experiment and study. The
right institution and the right man al
its head can revolutionize the agri.
cultural methods of the state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
That Lottery Bill.

Mr.. EiitOr Il have been asked why
house bill II was unfavorAbly reported and
was denied third reading The judiciary
law bearing on the same subject, and that
lotteries, ratf1es and other prize distribution
by chance, are prohibited already by our
revised laws under penalty Of 5000. Judg-
ing from what we see openly practced in
many fairs and festivals we should not
think there was any law on the subject.
Many Protestant churches deal out sugar
coated and homeopathic doses of this
poison. Perhaps they are ignorant that
they are breakers. 1t is time that they
We're informed. A law of the United States
now prevents the circulation through the
mails of advertisements of these incipent
lotteries, and yet they are tolerated We
cry out against the gigantic robbery of the
Louisiana lottery, which is willing to pay a
bride of a million dollars year to perpetu-
ate its charter, and wink at the practices
which are the thin end of the same wedge.
In the name of charity the children are
saturated with the idea that they can get
something for nothing, which makes them
willing victims of any great gambling
scheme. Prize distribution is openly prac-
ticed in the sale of many goods, A taring
advertisement of this stands unchallenged
in one of the shop windows of Montpelier.
Some of the members of the house of repre-
sentatives perhaps hold tickets for the
drawing May not this be the reason why
my lottery bill was denied its third read
ing? q. X. CANFIELD.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
Constitutional Amendments.

Mr.. EditOr.-The introduction in the sem
ate of proposed amendments to our state
constitution reminds me of one that ought
not to be forgotten, viz, the filling of vacan-
cies in the house of representatives. In the
constitutional convention of 1870, it was
argued that the power to fill such vacancies
already existed and the majority took that
view, thus leaving it practically, as it has
proved, an unsettled questions for while
common-sense and common law sustain the
vi w that such power exists, or if it does
not that it ought to, yet it has failed in
every legislature since in which it has re-
ceived attention. An inconsistency in this
matter has been that in the convention of
1870, some of the ahlest jurists of that body
claimed that the right existed in what had
already been adopted, while in all succeed
ing legislatures in which the subject has
been considered, it has been held that there
was no constitutional authority for it,. Not
ably was this true of the legislature of 1886.
Two vacancies occurred in the house that
year, one early in the session, and third
soon after adjournment in one of the largest
towns of the state. The need and import
ance of such power is greater under the
biennial system, but it is no uncommon
thing for such vacancies to be filled in
Massachusetts, even under their annual
system. No opposition to the principle of
filling house vacancies has ever been made,
but the constitution is claimed to be in the
way, and now that the opportunity is at
hand to make this matter clear, let us not
miss it. A. n. S.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22

tinuously in the public service for fully
an equal period with that of the latter
now, though Mr.. Morrill, came into
congress one term earlier. Mr.. Dawes
first took his seat in that body thirty
four years ago. 1t is evident already
that there will be movement to elect
Mr.. Dawes again, though there are
understood to be other aspirants for
the seat as well.-BOstOn Herald.
SENATOR MoRRILL's reelection TO
the United States senate from Vermont,
in his eightieth year, is deserved recOg-
milton of long and useful service in
congress. Should he live to complete
the new term, he will have represented
Vermont in one branch or the other
of congress forty years-a longer period
of continuous service therein than has
ever been recorded of any other man.
John Sherman entered the house at the
same time with Mr.. Morrill,, and was
elected to the senate in 1861, or six
years before the Vermonler took seat
in the upper branch. But Sherman
was four years secretary of the treas
ury, and thus Mr. Morrill, beats him to
that extent in the length of service in
congress. He is thus entitled to be
called the father of congress, and long
may he live to enjoy that Distinction
Springfield Republican.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
Savings Bank Deposits.

Mr.. Editor:-Among the numerous ques-
tions of importance now before the general
assembly, it may be that the one of taxing
savings bank deposits is of ranking impor-
lance to the poorer class of our people.
After candid survey of the whole ground
Viewed from an impartial standpoint, | fail
to see wherein the state will be benefited,
the main object of course being to gain
something by the way of taxes, thereby
lesSening the general load of taxation. Tax
dodging is already reduced to a science,
and no person would allow any consider
able sum to lie in a savings bank subject
TO taxation for more than one year at the
most. 1t is a well established fact that in
vestors who make business of investing
their funds for all there is in it do not use
savings banks for that purpose. The one
fact set forth in the statistics given by our
Inspector of finance, viz, that the average
amount of money deposited to each de-
positor in Vermont is only S293.96 is argu-
ment enough to show that depositors do
not use savings banks for the purpose of
drawing interest. Second, IL shows that it
is place of safe keeping for the poorer
classes. | have examined the matter so
carefully that | am positive that majority
of the savings bank depositors in Vermont
are poor widows and minor children. Third,
women and children cannot invest il real
estate loans and look after collaterals as
well as men, for it is not within their scope.
Fourth il is often the case that savings
banks are made a sort Of residuary legatee,
so to speak of small estates of less than $500
Savings banks are also trustees for minor
children. In brief, as is shown by In
spector Green's report, savings banks are a
fort for the shelter of the poor, and when
upwards of sixteen millions of dollars are
deposited by nearly sixty-six thousand diff
ferent persons, so that the sum to each per-
son is less than $500, it becomes at once evil
dent that savings banks are nothing more
or less than receptacles for the odds and
ends of the worlds finances. Now behold
the spectacle of taxing this great army of
widows, orphans and minor children. Shall
the last and only dollar yield up its tribute?
No. We believe the sober second thought
of the legislature of Vermont will not allow
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
A State Road Engineer.


The interest taken in the bill of DIR.
james of Waterbury, providing for the
appointment of state road engineer,
with deputies if necessary, is evidence
that there is a growing appreciation of
the importance of good roads. 1t is
difficult to measure the waste caused by
the wear and tear of poor roads, having
sharp grades, and buitl on soil that
calls for constant attention. That there
is waste, and far more than there need
be, is plain enough to the most unob-
serving. A bad road brings breaks and
accidents to wagons, and the load that
team can carry is smaller than the
same team is equal to on better road.
Every farmer or teamster knows this.
The pleasure of drive, too, is not to
be disregarded in making roads. While
"a pleasant drive does not bring in dol
lars and cents, it conduces to good
nature and contentment, which in turn
has something to do in accommodating
those dollars and cents. 1t is to be
hoped that the time will come when
general attention will be given the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
The Agricultural College Bill.

A bill was introduced in the house
on Monday to establish the " Vermont
State Agricultural and Mechanical
College," Mr.. Livingston of Morris
town is sponsor for it, and it has been
handed over to the committee OH edu-
cation for consideration. 1t is now
fairly before the legislature, and its
success or defeat will depend entirely
on the farmers, who so largely make up
both bodies.
The provisions of the bill are much
as was expected. 1t takes from the
University of Vermont all property be-
longing to the experiment station and
transfers it to the new college. 1t di-
reefs that the appropriation made in
1887 by congress for the support of the
station be paid to the college trustees
for the support of the new station.
The income from the acts of congress
of 1862 and 1890 is also to be applied to
the college. In fact, complete separa-
ton from the University of Vermont
is provided for. But this part of the
bill is negative. The provisions which
are of the most interest are those which
indicate the plan of establishing the
new college. These sections should be
studied very carefully. 1t is of infinite
importance that no serious mistake be
made in the original organization of
the institution. Years can not undo a
blunder which little thought may now
prevent. The first section states that
the object "shall be instruction in
agriculture, in the mechanic arts, the
English language, and the various
branches of mathematical, physical
natural and economic science, with
special reference to their application tc
the industries of life,' and military
tactics are to be included This course
is prescribed by the congressional act
of 1890, and is therefore a condition on
which the state is to receive the appro
priation of this act. There is no room
for debate on this section. The pro-
vision for trustees is as follows: Nine
are to be elected at this session, -four
for two years and five for four years
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
Liquor Laws.

The announcements that high license
and local option bill will be introduced
soon, possibly this week, is interesting
to every one, but is important to no one.
1t is perfectly well understood that the
state still stands for prohibition. Ii the
fate of the Pitkin bill two years ago,
and the reception that the agitation
for license by the Rutland Herald has
received, indicate anything at all, it is
that the great majority of voters wish
to continue the present law in its essen
tial features. The majority rules in
Vermont, and it becomes its representa-
tives in the legislature to respect the
supreme and ultimate authority. Rec
ognizing the impossibility of passing
license law, it is the part of wisdom
for all true friends of temperance to face
the case as it stands, amend the present
laws until they are prohibtory in fact
as in name, in the large and populous
towns, as well as in the smaller and more
remote communities. 1t is the impera-
tive duty of the legislature to act in the
line which was so ably and clearly
pointed out in the valedictory message
of Ex-Governor Dillingham;. 1t should
be remembered that the words of that
message are the deliberate judgment of
one whose experience in prosecuting
liquor cases as states attorney for Wash
ington county, and whose close observa-
ton of the workings of liquor laws all
over the state, entitle him to the name
of an expert. Mr. Dillingham; knows
what he is talking about. His conclu-
sions have not been hastily formed
The practical experience of years enters
into them. He has spoken with re-
freshing candor. He has fearlessly
pointed out the seat of the difficulty in
the way of effective prohibition. He
has spared neither judge nor jury nor
individual citizen. There could be no
motive for speaking unpleasant truths
except to do the state service. VIII
the legislature show its appreciation of
his honest and courageous course by
making use of his ripe suggestions?
Every measure which Ex-Governor
Dillingham; considers vital to the better
enforcement of prohibition is sound and
practicable. He suggests a law giving
courts the power to order the arrest of
witnesses against whom there is rea-
sonable presumption that he is com
hitting perjury; that provision be made
for the imprisonment of intoxicated
persons for thirty days, unless the court
considers their disclosures genuine
that no bonds in liquor cases be chan
cered; that the nuisance act be Sc
amended that the whole building, in
stead of one room, shall be closed or
the conviction of the occupant of selling
liquor, and that the premises be CLOSED
not only against the respondent in {
particular case but against every one
for six months, at the end of which
time they be opened only upon the APP
plication of the owner and the filing o
bond, and closed whenever any one il
convicted of selling on the premises
These are stringent and definite meas
ures that will stand the test of lega
validity and political expediency. The,
afford most excellent groundwork OIL
which new laws and amendments to OLE
ones can be built. If such changes il
present methods of enforcing prohibi
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22
The School Law.

The hearing which the committee on
education is conducting ought to be
fruitful in good results if the sentiment
throughout the state on the school law
is fairly brought out and candid dis
cussion is aroused. All the informa-
ton on the practical working of the
law will be valuable, but the hearing
can effect the best results only as it is
watched and studied in calm, un-
prejudiced and judicial spirit. The
evidence should be taken in exactly
the same way that judge and jury re-
If preconceived ideas are maintained
in the face of the evidence, the hearing
will be waste of time. The school
subject is one of the first Importance
to the state at present. The unfor
tunate condition in which the schools
were before the law was passed was
highly discreditable to the state. 1t
was admitted on all hands that change
was necessary. The change came. A
commission of wel|-informed, intelli-
gent men, who had given previous
thought to the subject submitted to the
state a system which seemed to them
to meet its needs. This system has
been tried year, and its success has
been quite as marked as could have
been expected. 1t is a singular and
significant fact that the state super
intendent, nearly all the supervisors,
and practically the whole body of
teachers, are emphatic in their eX-
preston of satisfaction with the essen
tial principle of the law. 1t may be
are personally interested and bene-
| fitted, and are therefore not unbiased
! Judges of the worth of the law. This
is true to only a very limited extent.
The supervisors might naturally be eX-
pected to see merits in it, but only a
small proportion of the entire force of
teachers in the state have been mate
rally benefited. The great mass of
teachers have got nothing from the
law but more work and better methods.
1t is impossible to believe that the
average teacher in the state looks at the
law in any other light than that of the
states highest good. The teachers, the
supervisors, and the superintendent are
all patriotic Vermonters first, and
school officials second. Their testi-
mony is to be given great weight. The
same is to be said of the testimony of
the press of the state. The weekly
papers touch local sentiment and needs
very closely, and they, as rule, are
for the law. In fact, there is wide
spread feeling among conservative
men, who at the same time wish to see
the state making steady progress, that
the law should be left alone for at least
two years. Il is utterly impossible to
give fair judgment on one years eX-
perience. The system is radical de.
parture from the old way. 1t involves
some friction, and the wonder is thai
there has not been more. But as q
whole, it is long step forward. Let
the friends of progress stand firm or
this subject. Let them see to it thai
the system is given full and fair trial
The state is crossing a stream to another
bank, and it is no time to swap horses
or dicker. 1t is question either o.
reaching the other bank or of being
swept down stream further than we
care to go.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22

ton do not have the effect of lessen
ing the sale of liquor and its attendant
evils and suppressing the alarming ten
dency to perjury, the experience of two
years will point out further means of
getting at these results. An earnest
and honest attempt to make prohibition
more effective is now expected and i'm
peratively demanded by the temperance
people of the state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22

IN his letter to the Free Press regard
ing maple sugar, Congressman Grout
said that there was an impression in
Washington that the commissioner of
internal revenue would allow the small
producers to unite their crops and so
get the bounty, which by law is to be
given only to patches weighing at least
500 pounds. AS it was supposed that
the minimum limit was made 500
pounds because lower limit would
cause great deal more Inconvenience
and expense to the department in COM
putting the amounts due to producers,
there would seem to be no objection to
this plan. In case the arrangement is
allowed, all the sugar raisers in the
state will get the benefit of the bounty.
But it is interesting to know how this
will be. Will Congressman Grout as
certain just what the commissioner is
going to do about it?