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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

In the prosecution of DIR. o. J. Barber of
Pownal for criminal malpractice at North
Adams, Mass, the jury on Tuesday re-
ported disagreement.
A tramp stole a valuable gold watch
from Horace Randall of st. Johnsbury,
last Monday, was pursued to Mclndoes,
captured and is now in jail.
Frank NJ. Pierce, the postmaster at
Brandon who fell on the street a short
time ago Frustrated by shock, is dead.
Mrs. Betsey Ainsworth OF Morgan Cen
ter fell last Friday and fractured her
right thigh. The left thigh was broken
in similar manner about year ago.
In the case against Bridget Malone for
siandering Rev. w. B. Walker OF Ben
nington in charging immoral practices on
his part, jury last Tuesday found the girl
guilty OF criminal libel.
The house of John Peters in Barton has
been discovered to be on fire four times in
the past week, in as many different places.
The flames were extinguished without
much damage but the people are now
looking for the fire bug.
Matthew Kelly, j. Mitchell, John Sulli-
van and James German, who were arrest
ed last Saturday for dynamiting trout in
pond in Wells, came before Justice
Weeks at Rutland Monday and pleading
guilty to joint offence, were fined $40
each.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Both the method and results wbel.
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures haDlrual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FfG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. oHL.
LOUISVILLE, kr. NEW Y0Rk. nv
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
AMONG THE BOYS IN BLUE.

The two brass cannon at the state
house at Montpelier, captured years ago
from the Hessians at Bennington,ar to be
used in the Vermont centennial street pa
rade on August -
Camp Ray, s OF OF Bennington has
invited the following Camps to be present
at the celebration: Samuel King No. AZ,
Lansingburgh, n. Y; Townsend, No. j,
ALBANY, n. "; Byers, No. 80, Hoosick
Falls, II. " and Lincoln, No. 9, North
Adams, Mass.
Gen. Eldredge, United States inspector
of soldiers homes, who officially visited
the home at Bennington last week, found
everything in a satisfactory condition.
The general stated that for tidiness, COM
fort and general good management the
Vermont home had no superior.
John Larock, of Montgomery has been
granted pension of s12 per month under
the new law.
The Ninth Vermont Veteran Associa-
tion will hold its fourth annual reunion
at Bennington, Tuesday, Aug. is at the
tent of General Peck at half-past TWO p.
m. All comrades are requested to be pres
ent.
Homer Benson Of Coldwater, Mich,
who served IS months in Co. G., Vt. cav
airy. writes that he has been appointed
aid on the staff of Commander Veazey.
Pensions have recently been granted to
Vermonters as follows: Original, John
Larock, Robert Wheeler, William Powers
John n Evans, David Marshall, Hiram E
Allen, John Newton, Edward 9 Mansfield,
Joseph Casavant, James Mccain, Dam
lei s Chandler. James r Bolles, James
Wright. Hobart ] Harr, Alonzo Packard,
Julius r Douglas, Franklin w Olmsteads
LYMAN c Cummings, Theron u Lam
phiere. Lowell s Holt, Bernard McCabe,
William Whittemore. Silas B Thompson,
Edward Brockway, Luclus \ WaIrsn'
piss A Atchison. Sidney Timberlin, VIII
bur E Monty, Thomas F Betterly, Alexan-
der Stewart. Moses o Bagley, Arthur Kin
csid- John Norcross. Widows, Augusta
+ yfnton, Edwina c Percy, Mary Ed
gerton, Chloe Liberty, Alzina Jones,
Elvira E Staples, AMY A Field. susan
Norton. Augusta E Bailey, Abby Rob
bins. Additional, James F Randall, Flo.
renzo d. Owen. Reissue, Alfred Archer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
Hon. Paul DiIlingham.

Paul Dillingham; was born Aug. 10,
1899 at Shutesbury, Mass, and died
Sunday evening, July 26, 1891 at Wa
terbury, VT. In 1905, his parents
with eight children moved on to farm
in Waterbury. so that almost from the
beginning of the century Paul Dilling-
ham was a citizen of the town of Wa
,srhurv He commenced the study OF
law when quite young, was admitted
- tho bar IN 1928, and for more than
half a century was a prominent figure
N Washington county courts and IN
.bs nol;tics of the state. He was town
.,ort from 1929 to IS44-sixteen sue
oo..;ve wears. He represented his town
= tho LEGISLATURE in 1888, "a, 80, 'SS
ana 20 He was states attorney IN
,oss ,se and 80. He was member
os,bs State constitutional convention
1sss. He was state senator in ls4l.
10 and 81. He was member OF
r.auress from March 4, 1S43 to Mar
1S47. He was lieut.-govern IN
,se9 ,es. and ga. He was governor
1855 and 1866. He was delegate
noi;tical conventions, while
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Gen. Pitkin, who has just died at
Montpelier, has always been prominent
in military circles within the state.--
This has grown out of the service he
rendered as quartermaster during the
rebellion. His work in putting down
the rebellion was Of that kind that does
not show much, and yet upon the man
ner in which it is done depends much
of the success of an army. The work
of clothing and feeding an army de-
mands the most complete order and
system, and Gen. Pitkin served in po-
sitions very near the highest He had
immediate charge of the wagon train
of the Army of the Potomac in the will
derness campaign. This if brought to-
gether on highway would have reach
ed forty miles. The work committed
to his charge required some OF the
highest qualities of a man, 1t needed
a clear head, quick decision, a strong
Judgment, high executive ability and a
vigorous physical being. The efiicien-
cv with which the general discharged
his duties gives evidence of the possess
sion of these characteristics in high
degree. He gained the confidence and
praise of his superior officers. His ar
duous duties, without doubt, shortened
his life. In his death Vermont loses a
faithful and loyal son, and Montpelier
a respected citizen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

The vice President of the United
States, Hon. Levi 2. Morton, has just
been making a flying visit to this, his
native state. He was guest of DR..
Webb,a short time at Shelburne Farms,
went to Burlington, etc. Gov. Page,
,oo busy to look after him himself re-
ouested that the hospitalities of the
state be rendered him. II the Presi-
dem. comes as is expected we shall not
escape fair share Of public notice this
season.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
VOL. XVIII.
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The time for the Bennington centen-
nal is pretty near. 1t is estimated that
from sixty to seventy-fve thousand peo
oe will be there. Are you counted in
ri. number? Rates win be low and
.ccommodations the best that can be
Oro zided for so many.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Six inch trout worry some of our
fishermen as well as executors of the
law. Why there should be such pro
vision in the law is mystery to some.
But it should be remembered that the
law deals with very small matters. 1t
was clearly the intention of the law
makers to preserve the small fish. The
size must be definitely fixed. Six inch
es was good measure to agree upon.
1t is a number easily remembered. But
we do not suppose that exactness was
contemplated in the enforcement of the
law. We presume the framer of the
law thought little common sense
might come into play in its use. If
those who find fault with this law can
frame a better one TO accomplish the
same object we presume the Legislature
will give them a hearing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

that are often tried in the city are not
often attempted in Vermont. This is
an early attempt and it has come out
in a highly satisfactory manner. Are
there any more who would like to try
the same game? Mr.. Walker is a good
subject.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Editor Swain ranks as veteran a.
mopp the editors of the state, and it is
citing that on the occasion Of the re-
cent press excursion, he and his wife
should have been presented with an ea-
v chair. May they live good while
% enioy it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

John A. Fitch, LAWYER of St. AL
bans, has Just died. He graduated at
lIiddlebury College in 1862, was in
the custom house at Highgate num-
Der of years, and latterly had entered
upon the practice of law. He married
daughter of Rev. Josiah SWEET, once
rector of the episcopal church at Beth
e We knew him as a student when
be gave promise of becoming a useful
and upright man. He served one term
il the legislature.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Quay and Dudley Of the National
Republican Committee have resigned.
Some have wanted they should resign
for long time. Why they were ever
on the committee is not clear to honest
men. Now that they have gone we
shall feel better. Not only will all
good republicans feel better, but 1t will
bring immense relief TO the mugwumps
and democrats. 1t has caused these
parties an immense amount OF anxiety.
They will have time now to look after
Brice, chairman of their own national
committee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

We hope the legislature when it as
sembles will not pass any acts that in
yolve the necessity of laying tax. 1t
does not require heavy outlay to take
In about all we are worth. There is
already talk about this thing and that,
and unless we keep a sharp lookout, a
twenty cent tax will fall upon us like a
wet blanket. Really, there is no nee
essity of doing anything of the kind,
and the people will feel better natured
ifit does not come. Why not get along
witt out session.? The Gov. evident
ly gill has the matter under advise
ment as no call has been issued.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

What chance has any man in New
York against Gov. Hill? Does he not
bold the State in the hollow of his fist !
lC 900 saloons in the state and each
saloon center of influence controlling
votes without number. 1t is possible
that things may reach such a pass as
to bring about a reaction, but would
il not be better for the honest citizens
to take hold Of matters and insist upon
being heard in the interest OF good or
der and good government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

We had one-third less prisoners IN
our iails in 1890 than in 1880. Some
argue from this that if we have not IN
creased in numbers we have In morals.
We hope so, but this argument Is too
lame to serve any use. We don't put
many of our rascals in Jail, we wait
until just before court sits and then
gather them in and finish them up. The
tact is, there are too many who ought
to be in jail, busy managing our affairs
politics, finance, etc. They may let
60 some day and we be able to assign
them their proper place.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

Marvin Hasbrook of Benson was kicked
in the head by one of his horses in the
pasture July . and one ear was torn near
" of his head. He lay unconscious fiye
hours.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06


Americans spend immense sums OF
money every year in Europe. We can
not help it. We have advised better
things over and over. The same per-
sons go oyerthe ground year after year
and pay for it. There is something
hgh-toned about being cheated by the
descendants of men who fought under
Alaric. But why not spend our sum
mer money here. There are plenty oi
things to interest and amuse in our own
country. We need the money here tor
The development of our own resources
the building up of our own enterprises
The young woman at Bennington
who undertook to blackmail a clergy
man has come up standing. Rev. Mr.
Walker was not so afraid of his rePu-
iation that he dare not come out IN a
square and open fight against. IMPOSE
non. The young woman who under
took to fool with him has got a steady
lo0 for a year at Rutland. Such tricks
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06

The two brass cannon at the state
house at Montpelier, captured years ago
from the Hessians at Bennington,aret to be
used in the Vermont centennial street pa
rade on August 10.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
HERE'S TIE NINE BUT WHERE
IS BdYNE?

As the bridge men have had time
enough to get scattered to the four winds
and are beyond recall, the Leader re-
prints the letter that appeared in ITS Sat
urday's issue over the signature of "a
Bridge Man," signing it this time "A.
Y. Bayne.' Following this is an indorse-
ment of Bayne by II. w. Jack, but there
Is a painful absence of an Endorsement of
Jack by anybody. Jack ought to have
had some other bridge man back him up.
Now this man Bayne is the one who
had the lowest bid on the Cascade bridge,
but 1t was an incomplete bid, and WAS
properly rejected by the commissioners.
Because he was not allowed to amend his
bid after it and all the other proposals
had been opened, he stormed about in u
furious manner and even had the immac.
ulate gall to ccu n of the commits
siOners of receiving a bride. 1t is pretty
well understood that his bid was so
framed as to leave room for a good
sized bill of extras against the county,
and because the scheme did not work his
assumed Indignation was wonderful to
behold.
This is the man the Leader would have
the people of this community believe in
preference to the united assertions to the
contrary of Messrs. Book walter, Hawkins
and Wegner! These gentlemen say
positively and unequlvocally that the
statements in the letter first signed by
"A Bridge Man" and later by "a. Y.
Bayne" are f~alsehoods, and their evidence
is worth that of an hundred Baynes and
Jacks who took good care to be out of
the state and out of reach before their
names went into cold type.
The issue is one Of veracity and in
tegrity with Messrs. BookwaIter, Wegner
and Hawkins on one side and Bayne on
the other. We submit the case to the
court Of the people without argument.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

THE Leader says paris Gibson avoids
the issue as usual by a personal attack"
meaning, w presume, the bridge issue,
If there is one. As a matter of fact Sena
tor Gibson did not return from Helena
until the bridge contracts were awarded
and if he has had anything to do with the
matter since. the TRIBUNE is not aware of
1t. When an Indian has a grievance
against a white man he starts out to take
the first paleface scalp he can find, and
if successful his revenge is in a manner
satisfied. Rolfe pursues just the opposite
course. Whenever he is the object of
comment, no matter from what source,
he proceeds at once to lampOon Mr.. Glib
son, and we presume it does him good.
1t is certain it does Mr.. Gibson no harm
wherever Rolfe is known.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
LIGHT ON 7HB SUBJECT.

With q flourish of trumpets Fridays
Leader made the following serious
charge, leaving all possible room to
draw the inference that the commits
sioners had rejected the lowest re-
sponsible bid for the Cascade bridge
and awarded the contract to some
one else and it might be inferred,
for a consideration. The insinuations
meal nothing else:
Finally, a bridge man says that his bid
was between 5000 and 800 lower than
the one which was accepted for the Cas-
cade bridge, and he wants to know where
the monkey business is in this matter.
II is a pertinent question. Perhaps our
contemporary can throw light upon this
query.
We respectfully referred the Leader
to MIR: Commissioner Dickey for al
answer to this query, with the assur-
ance that he would be able to throw a
10000 power calcium light on the sub
ject. In this we were correct. Mr.
Dickey said in the Leader last even
ing:
The bid Of 4. Y. Boyne for tie Coscade
bridge uos not considered by the board of
county commissioner for tie reason that his
bid did not include tue ertra haqh Of piers
mentioned IN the specifications. The lo,oest
bidder received tie aDard.
In the glare OF this light the Lead
er is exceeding tame in its editorial
in reference to this particular sub
ject and has nothing more to say
about the monkey business" much
less about brides. 1t is sin ging a
different song, as the following from
last evenings paper bears witness:
Fourth. there was a bridge man who
complained that his BID was lower than
the one of the company which secured
the contract for the Cascade bridge. We
believe there is no disagreement of fact
in this matter. In tine bid about which
the complaint was made there was an
omission. The bridge man claimed that
it was merely q clerical error. The com
missioners, however, did not see mt to al
low him to make the necessary insertion
to make 1t complete, and then consider
the bid.
We may say this disposes complete
ly of the only serious charge pre-
ferred by the Leader against the
board of commissioners. After in
dersing the statements of a loud
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
A few days ago, while sitting in Elder

A few days ago, while sitting in Elder
Brothers store at Tingley, Iowa, Mr.. T.
l.. Dyer, II well-known citizen, came in
and asked for something for a severe
cold which he had. Mr.. Elder took down
o bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and said: "Here Is something | can re-
commend. 1t commands a large sale and
gives genuine satisfaction. 1t is an ex.
cellent preparation and cheap" Mr..
Dyer purchased a bottle, and the next
day, when we saw him, he said he was
much better, and the day following ap-
peared to be entirely restored. This is a
specimen of the effectiveness of this
preparatiOn.-Des sMOlnes Mail and
Times. Lapeyre Bros, druggists, sell the
above mentioned remedy.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

The Independent is having a little Jun at
the expense of the Hon. ]. NJ. Boardman
of Choteau. Among other things it says
Mr.. b. lives at Great Falls, does business
at Fort Benton, draws his mileage for
Dawson county and sojourns at Deer
Lodge. Mr.. Boardman is even accused
of not being a statesman and parliament
tartan. The Independent will have
to answer for these things.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
THE PROOFS.

We do not see how anything could
be ridiculous than the efforts
of the Leader last evening in present
ing its alleged proofs of statements
made by that paper regarding bridge
matters. 1t has been proclaiming for
two or three days that 1t had the evil
dence to back up it's assertions and
when they are called for q letter is
published signed "A Bridge Man."
for which no one is responsible, the
author skulking behind an anon
ymous signature. If the letter was
not written by H. p. Rolfe, which is
likely, the author is as great a sneak
as the latter, for he has not the cour-
age or manhood to affix his name to
the precious document.
But Rolfe says the name will be
given Monday if Mr.. Bookwalter
still want to know the parties" We
will say upon his authority that Mr..
Bookwalter is anxious for just that
information. and he wants the bridge
man." as well as his name,
or to quote the exact words of his
letter published in yesterdays Tri-
bune, he demands of the manager of
the Leader 'the disclosure of the name
Of and the production of the bridge
man said to have made the state
ment." This demand was made
while the bridge men were in the
city, and the only answer is an anon
ymous communication and the fur
ther promise of producing names in
the future, when every single n OF
the bridge company representatives
will be at their homes or in distant
parts of the country, and when, il
necessary, fraud or forgery can be
practiced with impunity. This course
of proceeding is in perfect accord
with ROlfe's tactics in this matter from
the beginning and nothing fairer or more
honorable need be expected from him
In a communication published else
where, Commissioner Wegner denies EN-
phatically the statements made concern
ing him by the skulking liar, who hides
behind the signature "A Bridge Man.
and gives some clear and interesting in
formation on the bridge question. Com
missioner Hawkins makes like assertions
and one werd from these gentlemen il
the estimation of the people
of Cascade county Is worth
q hundred from ROlfe and hi
whole retinue of anonymous scribblers.
So far as information for the public i.
concerned little further need tie said OF
this subject. The commissioners will b.
fully sustained in their action in buying
the present bridge rather than building
new one beside T., for the reason that, a,
already shown by the tribune, it was, al
things considered, the cheapest bridge %
that character and worth that could b,
secured.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
REPORT or THE CONDITION OF THE
Observation-Disclosures

OF GREAT FALLS, MONT.
A { Great Falls, in the state of Montana, at the
close of business, Feb. 70, 1891.
RESOlIRCES
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14
CITY ELECTION.

To this time the fact seems to have
been almost wholly overlooked that
we are to have a spring election the
first Monday of next month for the
purpose of choosing a mayor and
other city officers and an alderman
from each OF the wards. 1t is about
time to give the subject consideration
to the end that capable and worthy
men may be selected for the offices to
be filled. The custom Of the past,
which proved wholesome during the
infancy of our city, of uniting upon
candidates without regard to party or
other lines will probably prevail no
more. We have outgrown that and
may look for a contest ON a political
division this time. Such being the
case, the democrats have splendid
material for the mayoralty and other
positions and should bring their best
men to the front. The conventions
will he called within the next two or
three weeks, and an interesting little
contest may be expected. If each
party will nominate good men-men
who are progressive and public-spir-
tied and who have at heart the well
fare of the city--we will be certain to
have a good administration which
ever way the battle goes.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

A MOVEMENT is on foot on the part OF
a large number of the personal friends
of Senator Gibson to tender him a din
ner and banquet at an early date in re-
cognition of his splendid services in the
state legislature in behalf of Great Falls
and Cascade county. 1t is an honor fully
deserved and the affair may he counted
upon in advance to be a great success.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

mouthed and disgruntled bridge man
and practically accusing the COM
missioners of accepting brides, that
paper now acknowledges its error, as
we knew would be the case. Commits
sioner Dickey threw the proper light
on the subject.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

THE Independent styles Mr.. Gibson
"the Nestor of the Senate" and says he
would honor and dignity any position in
the gift of the state. The same paper
says that his leadership in the fight
against the Bozeman-M issoula combina
ton TO locate the educational institutions
was a mastery me
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-14

the best interest Of the county. The
simple fact that they have succeeded
in displeasing H. p. Rolfe should be
taken as convincing evidence of this
fact