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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
rhe Crops.

The prospects for the staple crops OF
the country are not as good as in some
former years. Blight, drouth and in
sect pests have variously affected diff
ferent sections more than usual, and
yet there is no such shortage as to JUS
tify much advance in prices unless II be
in oats. There seems TO be shortage
on these in almost every section The
rust has affected them in some states,
the dry weather in some other states.
And yet Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota
and some other staIes report talr
Weld. This condition of things has al
ready caused an advance in the price
of which the spectators as usual are
disposed to take advantage. The crop
of winter wheat will be small. The
winter was unfavorable and the aver
age is below that of former years. In
regard to spring wheat there Is g-eater
promise. The improvement during the
last two months is decidedly marked
Winter rye is good. The potato crop
of the country is less than usual though
in New England there is a decided I'M
provement upon last year. The irul'
crop IS shorter than for several years.
This applies to the country at large
There are sections where the yield Is
greater than in the past few years ana
il is not probable that there will be
very perceptible scarcity in New Eng
land. The crop reports are gathered
by the department Of agriculture a.
Washington and the aim is to make Il
as correct as possible. II has more
than 1000 correspondents in all parts
of the country. Private correspond
ence indicates that the drought has Sc
riousIy injured many sections especial
lv in Iowa and Colorado. Some are
discouraged but it is probable that we
shall have bread enough to eat il not
uuch TO spare.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
VERMONT STATE LOCALS.

Caledonia county fair Sept. Ii. IL
and lS.
The Brattleboro check list contains
1898 names.
Secretary of War Proctor is for a
few DAYS at his home in Proctor.
During the heavy storm ofthe 18th
fall of snow sufficient 10 whiten the
ground came at Mt. Holly.
The Rutland Telegram has been
added to the list of democratic papers
in the state, without reserve.
I.ucius ID. Richards, nominated by
the Nebraska republicans for governor
is a native OF VT. and served in the
Vermont regiments through the war.
He is now banker.
The republicans of Nebraska think
well of Vermonters. John c. Allen,
their nominee for secretary of state, is
a yermonter, son of John ii. Allen
of Hinesburgh. Lucius d. Richards,
their nominee for governor, is ma.
tive of Charleston, Orleans county.
New interest viii be impaired to the
annual muster of the state militia to
be held at Bradford Aug. 1925, from
the fact that Col. Seward Webb Of
New York has ordered from Tiffany
4 Co., three marksnan's badges to be
given to the enlisted men making the
three best scores at target practice.
A collar and elbow wrestling match
last night at Swanton between Isaac
Flint of st. Johnsbury and Ernest
Wright of Swanton took place in the
open lot and drew a big crowd. The
men are amateurs aud wrestled on a
IS wager. The match was awarded
to Wright, Flint breaking his hold.
Ed Decker acted as umpire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
Vermont for vermonters.

IT is all well enough in its way to
encourage immigration into Vermont
though for that matter immigra-
ton doesn't seem to be in any great
need of assistance, for one-third OF the
whole population of our State is made
up of people of foreign birth and their
children-but it would be very much
more to the purpose if we could fix
things up so that Nermonters could stay
at home instead Of being driven off to
the west.
For one illustration Of the present
condition Of things, one-half Of all the
farms in Vermont are under mortgage,
and in no small proportion they are
hopelessly mortgaged.
How does the State help these en-
barrassed farmerss
Why, il calmly proceeds TO tax their
whole real estate, and the hapless
mortgagor is obliged 70 pay taxes both
on what he owns and on what he
doesn't own. No wonder that the Yer
mont farmer isn't prosperous, when his
nose is applied to the grindstone IN
this fashion.
BY way Of illustration, suppose cit
izen has a farm and buildings Of the
assessed value $4,000 and upon which
he pays taxes. lie hires $1,000 and
secures It by mortgage upon his prop
erty. How does the taxing power OF
the State then deal with this changed
condition? 1t taxes the farmer for his
whole property as before the mortgage,
and il taxes the holder of the mortgage
for its amount, $1,000, as personal es-
tate. 1t is plain that the State impos-
es thus a double tax upon the amount
of the mortgage. The mortgagor pays
tax on it; which is as clear case OF
double taxation as ever existed.
What is the remedy Very simple.
Tax TO the farmer his interest in the
farm, which, since the mortgage, is
$1,000; and tax the other half to the
mortgagee for his interest under the
mortgage, and abolish the taxation OF
mortgages as a part Of his personal
estate. Now, why cannot our Legis-
lature take hold ofthis matter and apply
the remedy which both law and justice
demand.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

Vermont women are accused OF pre-
pairing for an onslaught upon the next
legislature for the securing of the cleo
tive franchise for their sex.
Every Vermont veteran should take
blanket when he goes to the National
Encampment at Boston; else he will
find abundant occasion TO blank il
when it comes TO sleeping accommo-
dations.
II Is now the season of the year in
which Larry jerome wrote under his
autograph in a Saratoga hotel reg
ister: II came to Saratoga for change
and rest. The walters got the change
and the landlord got the rest"
The Bellows Falls Times pertinent
ly remarks: "If retrenchment is the
order of the day, let the Railroad Com
mission be called upon to show cause,
If il can, why it should not be abolish
ed.-Clipper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

C. r. Breckenridge Of Arkansas has
at last been deprived of his seat in the
National House of Representatives.
He has been occupying the seat that of
right belonged TO the murdered Clay
ton of Arkansas. He probably did not
kill Clayton aud he may not have been
accessory to the tact but there IS no
doubt his friends had Il hand in the
matter. and he has been trying TO hold
ill-gotten spoil. 1t is well to bow him
out.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

This is the week in which Kemmler
must die. This is the first execution
by electricity under the new law Of \.
Y. Everything has been done that
could be thought of to prevent the car
rying out of the sentence Of death in
this case, but without avail. The case
has attained good deal of notoriety
but public interest in it will die out af-
ter this week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

The Washington county repubhe''hs
had lively convention at Montpelier
last Thursday, at which George W.
Randall of Waterbury and +. A. Dwi'
nell of Plainfield were nominated ior
senator's. the first by acclamation and
the latter by one maj over o.B.Boyce'
H. w. Lyford and I. II. Lance Of
Cabot, are the candidates tor sue
;udues. 4. S. Stanton Of Roxbury was
nominated for states attorney
For high sheriff, FIRST ballot, ). l. l.
Turtle of Montpelier had 69, r. w
Howe of Northfeld, 50; second ballot
Turtle 61. Howe 7s, For high bail
il. John /. Moseley of Mortified was
named by acclamation. County com
missioner. A. Johonnott Of Montpelier
county committee, G. w. Tilden Of
Rarre. ]. w. Brock of Montpelier r.
W. Huntly of Duxbury, Frank Plum
lev Of NorthfeId, j. NJ. Fisher OF Cab
Of. James Haylett of Moretown' H.
ID. Vail of Worcester.
This is a good ticket and in every
way worthy of support.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
EDITORIAL MOTIFS.

''lT IS A DUTY THAT Is IMPERATIVE
UPON Us TO ELECT TO BOTH BRANCHES
or THE LEGISLATURE, MEN WHO ARE
PLEDGED TO SCAN CAREFULLY EVERY
MEASURE THAT Is PUT BEFORE THEM,
LOOKING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF THE
PEOPLES MONEY AND TO UPHOLD WITH
ALL THEIR INFLUENCE A WISE AND
BROAD MINDED ECONOMY IN STATE Az
FAIRS" Carroll 5. Page.)
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
The census Of Washington County

Excluding Moretown' 'nir.een .u
,o.-ns have lost l .452, or an average
of &C about ll2 each, and six towns have
va;ped = 1880. Moretown's neighoors
have lost, and ii is probably true 'oo' ,no
that town has dropped about Nv ,Oo.
The aggregate loss, according to 'nsse sse
preIiminary reports, is about 'ooo
and the gain 5000 or an apparent ne'
rain of not far from $50.
Caledonia county's population =
a5, 22O. a loss Of ss7 since 1887. y 81
.Iohusbury gains go, Lyndon TO-
p~eca,e Is. Groton p. The other
n towns lost, the largest losses being
Wbeelock 229, Danville 2zo' NewarA
I47, Peacham l45.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
Grand List and Taxation.

Much complaint is made, and justly
made, about the inequality in taxation.
Real estate has TO pay more than its
Just proportion of the burden of taxa
ton perhaps this viii always he so,
but il would seem as though il could
be remedied, in part at least, by re-
vision of our listing laws. 1t is very
difficult matter to equalize in practice
as real estate is in sight, and much of
personal estate is out of sight and eff
fort is often made by the tax payer TO
keep il out Of sight.
As our listing law stands very
large proportion of the wealth of the
State escapes taxation in manner
which would seem TO be very unjust to
other tax payers Of the State. We refer
TO stock owned in foreign corporations
which by our listing law is exempt
from taxation if the foreign corpora
ton pays tax on all stock where To-
Gated. Most foreign corporations pay
snch taxes to their own States. and
neither this State, nor the towns where
such stockholders reside, derive any
income. by way Of taxes from these
large aud profitable investments. When
this provision was first enacted, in the
general listing law of 1885, there were
very few stockholders in this State to
whom its provisions could apply. But
since then, and especially since the
war. the increase and wealth of the
great corporations aud the increase of
individual wealth. has rendered the
amount of stock thus held by the in
habitants of this State, which escapes
all taxation here, enormous, amount-
ing to many millions of dollars. There
is hardly town in the State where
such stock is not held and in many
towns over 500, 600 of such stock is
held.
The stock in many of these foreign
corporations has paid its holders in
the State large dividends for years, in
many cases and 10 per cent. and the
corporations have also made extra
dividends of large amounts. These
stockholders have been in the receipt
of large incomes from their stock for
many years and have paid no taxes on
il. Is this right or Just to other tax
payers, and especially to the land
owners under the depression of agri-
culture! Should not these stockhold
ers pay tax in proportion to the a.
mount of income they receive! Un-
doubiedly such stockholders will yio-
lently oppose any change in the law in
this respect, but should it remain as it
Isl
The printed inventories furnished to
be filed out by the taxpayers have an
inquiry as to the ownership Of such
stock, but in "A note they are informed
they need not answer il unless they
claim deduction on account of debts
owing. This enables the stockholder
efIectually to conceal his property, aud
Judge for himself whether it is liable TO
taxation. Should he not state what
stock he thus owns, in what corpora
tions and where located, so that the
listers can ascertain for themselves
whether such stock is liable to taxa
ton as the law now stands. Ii would
seem as though those printed inyento-
ries were a great aid TO man who
wished to avoid taxation they need
revising in this and many other re-
spects.- Woodstock Standard.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

The Montpelier Argus Is to receive
10 900 new subscribers at 5Octs; e"ch.
The balance viii be made up from q
6,nd that has been raised for taat pur-
nose The democrats have shown very
Moor Indictment in selecting paper 10
c;rcuiate for campaign purposes: hao
thew selected the Brattleboro keiormer
the republicans would have cause TO
fell uneasy, but they can now rest easy
knowing that their ticket wiil recs,se CIV
the usual s.off year" majority: Inc
latter paper uses arguments while 'ns
former indulges in personalliies.-DtiS'
tol Herald.
The reason is plain why the Reform
ar was not selected. Hiram Atkins is
chairman of the Democratic State
Committee and also owner OF the Ar
ous. His .so'erweening ambition
would not allow such valuable plum
70 90 to a paper that represents the
vide awake democrats OF vermont
;Ds,sad Of the old moss backs.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

"WHEN COOL SEPTEMBER COMES |
HOPE THAT EACH TOWN WILL SEND YoN-
DER DOME MAN WHO Is LOYAL To YER
MONT, LEVEL HEADED, AND so HONEST
THAT No AGENT OF ANY JOB SHALL DARE
APPROACH" Carroll S. Page.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07
THE POPULATION OF VERMONT.

Supervisor Howe has furnished us
the figures given below. They do not
make pleasant reading and we hope
tbe corrected footings will make the
result slightly better;
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

Total for county, 2S,522 1917
Randolph, 326, and Williamstown'
Isl. are the only towns that show any
cain. while yershire, ll20, Corinth,
eo2 and West Fairlee, Al, mining
towns show the heaviest loss.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07

That Is not q bad suggestion from a
soutberp exchange that Louisiana here
sAer he called Lotteriana.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-08-07


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing 10 the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
eeptable to tie stomach, ptoiops in
its action and truly Beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from TIE most
healthy and agreeable sabstances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles oy all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it en- hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ost.
LOUISVILLE. RY We~ YaPr nv
New-York tribune., 1890-04-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.


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New-York tribune., 1890-04-20
KOrET HOLYOKE ALUMNAE DINE.

over 100 loyal daughters ot Nj. Holyokc enjoyed the
semi annual dinner Of the Alumnac Association at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel Yesterday. After the regular busi
ness of the day, Mrs. T. New, Of Brooklyn, read "A
tribute 10 Miss shattuck, who al the time OF hcr
death was the Oldest living teacher In the seminary.
and who held the chair Of chemistry and botany Miss
Hoover, a graduate of Mount IiOlyOkc and also Of
oxford Annex read AN interesting paper on Some
Phases of oxford Life At the table. Mrs. Kate
Epson Clark. the president Of the Wheaton Alunnae
Associations gave one Of her characteristic humorous
talks and Miss NJ. f.. Horton read a poem Miss
Emily Huntington was introduced, and spoke OF her
work In domestic and cooking reform. II was an
nounced that the fund for the " Mary Brigham Me
mortal Building" had reached 5000.
The Official announcement Of the election OF Mrs
Emily Storrs Billings Mead TO the presidency OF Mount
Holyoke was also made amid enthusiastic applause.
The following officers for the year were elected Prer
dent, Miss Charlotte Morrill, recording recrctary.
Miss Pauline W. Iiabcrt corresponding secretary, Miss
Mary Titcomb treasurer, Mrs. T.. r. Ward; vice prcsl
dents, New -York-Mrs 7. W. Wmitcmorc. Mrs. J. ID.
Wilson Mrs II. c. IIoughton Mrs. A. r. Browy Mrs.
William Ferguson and Miss Ellen G. Parsons; Brook
Nn-Mrs. Tobias New, Mrs. .. T.. Boyd, Mrs. e.. ;.
Marvin, Mrs. ". II. IIoolc Miss A. &. Cantrcli and
Miss Clara r. Cotton New -Jcrscy-Mrs. H. ID. Carter.
Mrs. r. W. Dorman and Mis- Margaret A. Emerson.
Executive committee, New iork-Mrs. E. A. Scelcy.
Mrs. Il. f. Phillips. Miss Lydla Day ana Mss Emiiy
Minor: Brookyn- Mrs. W. H. Randolph. Miss Fanny
Church. Mrs H. L. Douglas and Miss Helen NJ. Pratt
New -Jersey-Mrs J. B. Beaumont. Mrs NJ A. Greene
;. A. SwcnartOn.
New-York tribune., 1890-04-20
SELLING JAPANESE WORKS OF ART

Two terrific medaeval japanese warriors win
serocious mustachcs stand guard at the entrance 10
the japanese Fair, at No 'a' broadway. Ncvcr'nc
less. a good many people have summoned up courage
.orrgb IN mass the portal with = smile at the gro
sesoucness OF the queer figures The attraction INSIDE
IS sale Of porcelans bonae' and other curos ior to
Japanese Fair is goine out Of business ana Leon
stern auctloneer Is disposing oil the stocH' no
Gale began on Monday and low prices have preVaied'
a Among the highest paid 20 far the following
Two silver bronzes representing an eagle percheu
on q rock. nlsid with gold, Sl7O each SOFA 10 "ei'
eral Cutting; pair Of large Kutani vases also inaa %
with gold floral designs In medalli0ns SlaV lVr
F.eischmann: pair Of silver bronze vases psV ,d ~
ward S. Mead koro bronze group inald WIN ,, s"i'
and silver g75, and two bronze fgnrcs Oh acrUnas,
s2so General Cutting; finely carved WOODEN nsufe .
of man. S95 curious grasshoppcr, In IVORY Soo q
Saroe Koro bronze mounted on "A dragon *l'o ~
ivory carving representing mother and three .cme cn
Hren 3I5O Mr.. Fleischmann, and Clois0nne paluse.
StS' Sn0 Dr Remondino OF San Diego, Cal The SAFE
xfG be resumed TO- morrow and viii continue morn n
pG. and AFTERNOON until the enurs s'"cA nS' wv"
New-York tribune., 1890-04-20
BROOKLYN UTNS AT LACROSSE.
STEVENS DEFEATED AT WASHINGTON PARK
THE METROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION
OPENS TIE SEASON.

The Metropolitan Lacrosse Association held it,
opening game yesterday afternoon AT Washington PARK
Broollyn, and there were over 1000 spectators who
took a keen interest In the game The Rutgers Col
lego team which was to have PLAYED against the
Kroohyn team declined at the eleventh hour aud the
stevens Lacrosse team from Iobokcn. took its place
The Brooklyns In black and red jer-cy were the first
o enter the grounds with their sticks followed almost
at nee by the stevens club in striped gray and red
kerseys
N H. stevens the secretary Of tho Brooklyn team.
gave the signal for start AT 4 80. and the two
centres Crown and smith. had stris
Gle FOR the first throw. Crown vas
,os,ful and in four minute. Brooklyn
scored its first game all in rush. O'fren passing
clcverlv to L. Burne who ihrw splendid goal.
IN, next bout wa much longer one. and after some
fine playng on both sides Crown passed to C.bc and
Irooklyn won lis second point. Two minutes laie'
IT. cuuy for the stevens tcain owing to clever pass
from smith TO KNOX Who sent the ball 10 centre hcd,
ra,e stevens II. nr.t >,orc. After another tussc of
thirteen minutes brooklyn brought the score I" " l" j.
crosbic again mailing the goal but the chief credit Of
this Is due {" flanncTN "h" piaNcu ihc 'o"is''
Clevcfcst game Of all.
After a short rest the ccntrc,7 started the ball
again. and after some good play on both side.
H. cnuty with 4 fine throw OF the ground" made
the .econd goal for stevcn>. Oi.rien. Of irooklyn.
raised Brooklyns another point after hard heht
for a onartcr Of an hour. but In the last few minutes
,he Stevens team, I'm scrimnagc near the Bfo"hNh
goal scored one point. the puIitcr being fost
Final score Brooklyn 1, Stevens 3.
Taking IL all round 1t fairly played game ann
il WAS certainly enjoyed b, the Spectators. ON May
the Brooklvn team will play against Princeton, ana
on N,y 10 against staten Island. The tcaino that
f.ri. were. ~ }
New-York tribune., 1890-04-20
JHHr HERE AROUSED Gr GYMNAST
AWNKENs THE INMATt> OF BURN
ING BI'If.g.N.s

Flames discovered in the basement OF the
hir tenement house Nos. GI aud 80 Gouvcrneurst At
q 30 a. m. yesterday. whcic iiteen families were
asleep In the upper stOrica crippled Waterman
vo discovered the fire shOclcd for help, and some one
sent an alarm, but before the nIcmen arrived the
smoke filed the house and made the stairways I'M
vassablc. a young man. who had heard the watch
mans shouts, ran up to the house and started 70
enter IL 10 warn the occupants OF their danger but
fhe lower hall was fire. ana he had 10 turn oack'
J. j. wepbrock's \grgcc,y aud ~ J. Dee's butcher
shop were on the ground looi Of the building, ana
over the door Of the butcher hop we're several meat
hooks The young man sliane from the soc"ah'
caught hold OF . hook ANA SWING himself 70 Tile
.n,nice above IL. Then lac raised himself 10 tnc
balcony Of the ffc-cscapc. lie broke n a "uuo"
aud Shouted arouse the inmates oi the mouse.
lie kept on up the frccScapce, lic'hIng uc who""s
snd Shouting until he i,a'hcc the top hOor.
When the fIcmen arrived thcy carried some OF the
romcn and children down their ladders, ana IN a
few minutes all the inmates had escaped stieN.
sThe sti anger who had gwen The alarm went away
x,ithout telling his name, only saying that ne was
fireman of duty. 49, . No.. .,a
~ The flames were checked at the second moor ana
the entire damage did not exceed $1,000