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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Geo. +. Leavenworth Of Roxbury Sta.
ton, Conn, a well-known merchant cele-
bratng his 52d birthday at picnic, wrest-
led with one Millville. Both fell over an
embankment 90 feet high and Leavenworth
was killed.
suit has been begun TO prevent the
contamination Of the proposed $50, 900, 900
sale Of the Union stock yards at Chicago TO
English capitalists.
About half million dollars worth Of
property was destroyed by flood at Rock
ford, H., and vicinity Friday night For
three hours the rain fell in torrents, the
storm being the worst in many years A
terrific thunder storm passed over Bourbon
county, Ky, the same day, and three ne.
gro members Of a fishing party we're killed
10y lightning
The Suburban handicap run Tuesday at
Sleeps head bay, near New York city prov
ed 10 he the greatest horse race, from start
to finish, seen on an American track in
many years. 1t was won by neck by
Salvador The time, 2.O6 ;, is the fastest
ever made in Suburban handicap. The
record for the distance, a mile aud quar-
ter, is O6t made by Kingston on the
Brooklyn track last fall. The race was
worth so, 600 10 the winner About %,
900 people saw IL aud II il estimated that
fully 81 900, 900 was staked on the result
Near Texarkana, Ark, u few days ago,
passenger train was derailed by robbers
and the express safe was robbed, one &C
count says of 5000 and another of $40, 900
in money, and the messenger shot.
Mercadier, the Southern trick swimmer,
swan Sunday in New York harbor two
miles with his arms strapped 10 his sides
aud pound dumb bell in each hand. lie
took the water at the Brooklyn navy yard
and landed at Pier 10, swimming the dis.
lance against the swift East River current
in exactly one hour. lie held a small Amer.
lean flag in his mouth. Next Sunday Mer.
cadier will attempt 10 swim the same dis
lance with both his arms and legs tied.
The cable steamer Westmeath is now at
Halifax, n. s., with the Bermuda cable on
board and will soon begin to lay il, com
pleting the work by the end Of July
There was serious accident at Cleye
land Sunday. A rustic foot bridge gave
way and 100 persons were thrown into the
water, Twenty five were injured, several
seriously.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

the honor conferred upon him. II the
choice Of the convention was ratified in
September the maeaure Of bis service should
he the measure Of bis ability He wished
~ touch on one point only at that time
the question Of economy 10 state affairs
He hoped this would be discussed diligently
all through the summer, and that in Sep.
TENDER only those men would be elected 10
the senate and the house who had the best
interests Of the state thoroughly at heart.
As Mr.. Page closed the speeches nomn.
ating lieutenant governor were resumed
Alpha Messer Of Rochester said the
Windsor county farmers all wanted Col
Hooker.
Richard Smith raised laugh with his
witty way Of secOnding the Colonel's nom
nation
Henry A. Dunnett Of st Johnsbury with
drew the name Of n. G. lde. who bad been
prominently mentioned for the place and
seconded Col Hooker
2. r Kendall Of Rutland seconded Fletch.
er and Joel c. Baker Of the same place sec
onded Hooker.
One Of the most effective speeches Of the
afternoon was that Of o. NJ. Tinkham Of
POmfret. who, in seconding Mr. Fletcher,
spoke Of him as belonging ~ a class who
deserve recognitiou-a successful practical
farmer-a genuine tiller Of the soil
Hon. +. l.. Waterman Of Brattleboro ex-
planned 10 the convention that It was not at
the instigation or suggestion Of the Wind
ham county delegation that Col. Hooker
was placed in the field, but they appreciat
ed the compliment paid their fellow citizen
and gave him their support
On proceeding to ballot the result was
a. follows
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
STATE NEWS.

While the two Young sons of Samuel
Thompson Of South Barre were at play
Sunday in their fathers back yard they
were fired upon with a shot gun from some
bushes by an unknown person, 10 shot
striking one boy and eight the other The
sight Of the older boys right eye was des
troyed
A call has been issued ~ the Republicans
Of the First Congressional district 10 meet
in convention at Middlebury. Wednesday
July ., 70 nominate candidate for Repre-
sentative in Congress.
At the national Christian Endeayor con
veutiou at st. Louis 1t was reported that
out Of 243 towns in Vermont there were
200 societies, and in II counties ! ! county
unions with a total membership Of 5000.
A tract Of land comprising 200 acres,
lying on the slopes east Of Burlington. has
been bought for $lS, 600 by a party Of
prominent New York and Boston men 1t
will be made into an immense park and
summer residences will be erected.
IN the case Of Jerry Bradley, charged
with the murder Of Maggie Shea at STAN.
ford, the jury brought in a verdict Of muir
der in the second degree. Exceptions have
been taken on points Of law and the case
may 70 10 tine supreme court.
The list Of entI les for the horse breeders
meeting Mt Rutland in August are very
large and the meeting promises to surpas'
any yet held.
Herbert f.. Thompson, head waiter at tn,
Weldon house st. Adams, was drowned in
Lake Champlain Monday afternoon Toy th'
capsizing Of a row boat Four others mar
rowly escaped.
The village Of Worthwhile at a meeting
Friday evening unanimously voted TO &C
cept an act Of incorporation.
A - year old Rutland boy, who ha'
climbed up 10 Il staging on school house
| fell 3j feet aud escaped without injury.
The Seth commencement of the Universit,
of Vermont aud the state agricultural col
lege at Burlington will begin next Sunday
the 22nd, and end on Thursday. The Mid
dlebury college exercises occur June ~ an,
July / 2
The golden wedding Of Mr. and Mrs. +
f. Sadler Of Rutland was celebrated Mon
| day evening.
The new Congregational church at Now
port was dedicated Tuesday with impress
sive ceremonies.
The Windsor county republican conven
ton is 10 be held at Chester, July 10
Delegates will he chosen the preceding
Saturday.
Floyd Wright, lad Of l3 years living a
Fairfield, while oiling some shafting in
saw mill had his clothing caught by Sc
screw The shaft WAS going 800 revolu
tions minute. lie was carried aroun,
several times, all his clothes except stock
ings torn of, aud he was hurled ~ Tia
floor ten feet away. One leg was broke
in three places and he was badly bruised al
over his body
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
HenFy A. Fletcher NOnIinaIed fer Lien
IeuRnI-iOVernOr, aud the state Ticket
OomuIeled.

At the opening of the afternoon session
the members Of the state committee were
announced, DR.. III. d. Holton being named
the Windham county member. Then came
the nominations for lieutenant governor.
Rev. Il j. klock Of Pawlet Rutland coun
ty, bright young man and an effective
speaker, led of with the nomination Of
Geo w. Hooker in a clean cut and ncisive
speech. His tongue slipped at the critical
place and he said Geo. W. Woodbury., -
but he recovered himself aud finished amid
cheers that seemed 10 come from the whole
convention, An Addison county young
man seconded Col. Hooker's nomination,
with a good bear story as preliminary.
A Windsor county delegate hen nomin
ated Henry A. Fletcher of Cuyendish, con
oeding as he did so that lac was evidently
in minority, but saying that he had prom
ised to perform this act and he was in hon
or bound 10 fulfil the promise
just as these speeches were in progress
the committee appointed to wait on Hon
Carroll S. Page appeared with their charge
aud he was duly presented by Col. Hooker,
the chairman Of the COMMITTEES. Mr. Page
was warmly greeted Addressing the con
vention, he thanked the delegates, aud
through them the people Of Vermont, for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE CONVENTIONS.
THE Long CONTEST OVER.
Carroll S. Page for Governor.
VIM. W. CIRCUIT FOR CONGRESS
Exciting Scenes in the State Convention
ON Thursday.
- was Day Of surPri-es, Rad sense
Were Glad aBd some Were sad.

The week just closing has been the most
exciting Tor years in our Vermont politics.
Ia the Second district Republican conven-
ton. held on Wednesday, Col Hooker's
name vas withdrawn aud Gen. Circuit was
reuominated by reclamation In the state
convention on Tuesday Hon. Carroll S.
Page was nominated for governor by ma
iority Of ~ votes The nomination Of Col
g. W Hooker for lieutenant governor
seemed assured. hut the result Of the ballot
showed that the choice had fallen on Henry
A. Fletcher. a well known farmer aud
prominent citizen Of Cavendish Hon
Henry F. Field Of Rutland was nominated
for state treasurer, and G. W. Brownell,
ir. Of Burlington for secretary Of state
T. H. Powell state auditor, was renom-
mated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Mr.. Page Secures the Coveted Prize on
the First Ballot.


the First Ballot.
Hou Geo. W Grandey. chairman Of the
Republican state committee. called the
state convention 10 order ia Blanchard's
opera house at Montpelier at II o'clock on
Thursday forenoon. The roll Of delegates
as made up by the committee showed 7l3 out
Of $50 delegates present, and Mr.. Grandey
stated that this was the largest political
convention Of its kind ever assembled IN
Vermont. In point Of fact 10 Of the II
missing delegates came in before the vote
for governor was taken, the ballot showing
129 votes cast and only one missing dele
gate. This was the delegate from Somer-
set in this county. The interest felt in the
result Of the convention was intense. Ad
mission to the hall was by ballot, and large
numbers who wished ~ attend were un-
able 70 gain admittance.
Rev @. W. Gallagher Of Montpelier
offered prayer and Mr.. Grandey then, af
ter few Introductory remarks. announced
Hon J l. Martin Of Brattlehoro a. the
choice Of the state committee for temporary
chairman Mr. Martin received cordial
applause as he came forward. In accept
ing the honor conferred upon him Mr.. Mar
tin said he was 81 thoroughly in sympathy
with the underlying principles Of the Re
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
VERMONT BRATTLEBORO friday JUNE 20 $50

the four upper counties would be- nearly
solid for circuit but u was hoped. nevrrthe
here aud there in those sections to make up
for losses in the lower counties Newport
in Orleans county had been promised him
with good deal of certainty, and a strong
effort was made 10 carry Derby and Troy,
but the result Of the caucuses ruled other
wise. In Montpelier, where an active can
ysss was made. the caucus vote stood l27
for Grout delegates 70 "a for Hooker For
governor the vote was ll6 for Woodbury.
delegates 10 40 for Page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

scattering, , votes
3 fletcher y majority X


The announcement Of Mr. Fletchers
nomination was the surprise Of the whole
convention, for every indication was that
Col. Hooker was going in on a wave Of en-
thusasm. The reasons for the result are
elsewhere alluded b. On motion If DR..
Holton Mr.. Fletchers nomination was made
unanimous
Following this the state ticket was CON
pleted with expedition The nominating
speeches were numerous, but short
For state treasurer Henry f Field Of
Rutland was nominated against VIM. II
Du Bots, the present incumbent The bal
lot showed 3i9 votes for Mr.. Field ~ 212
for Mr. Dubois, and Mr. Field vas declar-
ed the nominee. The Windham county
vote stood ~ for Dubois to 10 for Field
For secretary Of state Chauncey "
Brownell, jr, Of Burlington had sol votes
~ 93 for G. W. Porter, and Mr. Brownel
was nominated Wndham county gave
him 80 votes ~ for Porter.
IL looked like clean sweep, but an apt
direct little speech by Prouty Of Newport
in behalf Of State Auditor Powell and his
sharp watch over the states interests.
saved the day for him and ho was nomi-
mated 10y vote Of 30i 10 POO for f. D..
Hale Of Lunenburg aud ~ for Norman
Paul
The business thus completed, the couyeu-
ton adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

The result Of the Second District con
venticn on Wednesday in the denomination
Of Gen William Vs. CIRCUIT 10y reclamation
was such a. not only gives the highest pleas
ure " Gen. CIRCUITS friends, hut it shows a
Just appreciation Of his services in Congress
and Of the excellent record which he is
making there 4 thing which was noticea-
bic as one met the delegates from the up
per counties was the high estimation in
which Gen. Grout is held by them, aud a
recognition Of the fact that Nermonts on
ly hope Of maintaining her standing in
Congress lies in keeping there men Of e1-
perience and ability, who have already &C
quired position there aud who can make
their influence felt In numerical strength
the convention probably stool about 100
votes for Col. Hooker TO the balance Of 217
for Gen. Grout Cob Hooker recognized
the impossibiiity Of his nomination aud
took himself out Of the way without max
ing contest The thing was done hand.
somely and Col. Hooker was left, through
Mr. Martins cordial expression, in the best
standing possible before the convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Col. HooLer,s HmenE,h.

1t came TO be generally understood on
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
that Col. Hooker's name would not go be-
fore the convention, the majority being
strongly against him. At II o'clock on
Wednesday morning caucus Of the Wind
ham county members was held, and it was
then formally decided that his name would
not be presented. A vote taken at that
time showed 81 Windham county votes for
Hooker, Is for Circuit, aud nine absent or
not voting
A caucus of the several county delega-
tons showed the strength of the two can
didates To be substantially as follows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Probably no other candidate has ever
held his forces so well in hand, or made 50
close an estimate Of his strength as has Mr.
Page. Three weeks ago he said he should
have 3S4 votes in the convention. He
actually had 1856 The convention result
compared with his final estimate on
Wednesday morning showed that eight
counties came out exactly; in two counties
he lost one each: in two counties he gained
one each; in one county he gained three in
one county he gained six
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
BUSINESS IS BUSINESS

The announcement la a newspaper OF AN enter
tainment ul uny Kind for which AN admission fee
Is charged, ur at which money Is received Ia any
way, ~ an advertisements aud not am item Of lo.
cal news Town correspondents will please bear
this in mind, and not attempt 10 weave free adj
Nrrlising into their local news There are excep
lions 10 all rules; but this should b. the rule
The Argus should have added 10 this that pub
lac expression Of thanks for fayors or kindness
received are worth paying a nominal sum for. II
the thanks are genuine and worth expressing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

la round numbers Col, llookers strength
in the convention vas 100 delegates, His
disappointment lay in the failure of his
friends to carry Washington county for
him as promised and in his failure 10 carry
a substantial majority Of Windsor county,
with practically solid delegation from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
BraIIIebero and winahnm Couny.

How the Brattleboro state delegation
would vote was the riddle Of the conyen
ton. This was something that no fellow
could find out, and probably nobody knows
Just no" this vote was cast at the last At
county caucus held Wednesday night an
informal vote was taken showing 50 for
Page 10 > for Woodbury., with i've absent
or not voting. OF the nine Woodbury.
votes from this county cast in the conven-
ton it is understood that three we're from
Westminster, one from Putney, two from
Windhan
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

The Rutland caucus, held Saturday night,
elected Woodbury. delegates On Monday
night an adjourned caucus was held, based
on an alleged error in the chairman's rul
ing, and set Of - Page delegates was
elected, about 30 persons being present.
Wednesday night the state committee heard
this contested case and decided in favor of
the Woodbury. delegates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

j. ;. Cutting h. A. Clark, g. ". Fuller
aud +. NJ. Waite were alsI on the Page
ticket
The hall was well filed while tue count
was IN progress. There was hearty cheer
by Col. Hookers friends when the result
was announced aud then everybody went
home
1t was noticed by those who counted the
votes that from their appearance as turned
from the box upon the table the Hook er and
circuit ballots had apparently run COMPARE
lively even during the afternoon, Col.
Hooker lead having come mainly during
the last two hours
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

A tumult of applause swept over the
convention when this result was announc-
ed As this subsidized ex GOV. Barstow
who nominated Col. Woodbury., moved To
make Mr.. Pages nomination unanimous,
and this was carried amid another wave of
enthusiasm.
A recess for dinner was then taken until
O'Clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Immediately following the adjournment
of the convention meeting Of the state
Republican League was held Col j. J.
E-tey having sent letter positively declin
Ing reelection, Hon Josiah Grout Of Der
by was chosen in his place aud other
changes ia the officers were made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

We desire 70 say 10 our citizens that ,,,. b,,..
been selling Dr Kings New Discovery for -
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Announcement.

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
COMPANY NJ. TEAM.
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via III Pasco. Tax

As sort Of postscript, let me add that
iodr years ago, at the time of our marriage
my wife received from an uncle the gift of
an Estey acclimatized organ. 1t has since
Travelled more than 1000 miles (but that
would be only one mile for every 1000 or
gans you have Sold and 1850 miles over the
toughest of mountain roads, in heavy wa,,.
Gus, each drawn by "A mules it has en-
dured the great heat and extreme dryness
OF the climate without injury it has stood
IN house where no spot two feet square
could be found without its stream of water
from the earth roofs, and not a note ha,
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mas come loose; its sound is sweet and soft
and strong, aud we could not ask for a her
ter organ than this one. From parlor Ia
chapel 1t has frequently gone. and il sims
IN Spanish as easily as In English and
much oftener. An organ could moi give
better satisfaction, aud that is the reason
why, now that We need an organ i'm tba
school, we turn with longing toward the
Estey Organ company.
Sincerely yours,
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missionary of the American BOARD in
charge OF the Rio Grand Congregational
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE RIFLE.
The EsIey Guard Ride Team Bea,ea
BY CIO-e score.

The Estey Guard rifle team received their
first defeat last Saturday, from the Rich.
fords, 'jSG TO $50, the conditions being POO
yards off hand on Creedmore target. To
an outsider it seems little singular that n
company which ranked next 10 the lowest
IN the target practice at the annual muster
should make SO large a score as $50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

It Wa Somerset sipne 81 the 243 Yer
mont towns that was unrepresented in the
Republican state convention. and II was
this same unfortunate Somerset that r. 8.
Childs u Massachusetts undertook n rep.
resent IN the Democratic state convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

The Montpelier Waterman unquestiona
bly, made IL Influence felt 1t was the
foremost advocate Of both Mr. Page aud
Col Hooker. and the Montpelier caucus
elected straight Woodbury. and Grout dele.
gates the former by a vote Of 10 ~ 40,
aud the latter l27 b. % We failed 70 find
these facts stated in detail in the Watch
man Of this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

By the way. it was week Of drives at
the newspapers In St Johnsbury both
papers were urgent and ceaseless IN adyo-
eating the cause Of Mr. Page, and the eau
Gus elected a Woodbury. delegation. The
Rutland Herald persistent boom for Judge
Royce failed 10 develop 10 much a. meu-
ton Of his name IN the convention Other
illustrations equally pointed mightbe given,
but space and bad pen forbid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

You never ran tell Who's gong TO be
governor tiI after the election
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
The Resolutions.

While the vote for lieutenant governor
was being counted the committee on reso-
lutions reported Publication in full is
necessarily deferred to next ~ eek.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
N0,,

On the bargain counter for - cents pitchers
worth from - cents 10 : ~ odd pi,-ces IN d..
Grated dinner and toilet ware and some new de-.
signs in toilet SITS VAS booRS & MORRIS