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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
Tht nir,ct Thy MoncN.

Vermont will get her share of the direct
tax money, the governments claim
against the state of half million dollars
to the contrary Notwithstanding. Attorney
General Miller has examined the entire
case carefully ami concludes that Whatever
the validity of the claim on account of
arms and other military supplies furnished
the state at the time of the ST. Albans
raid, ii cannot be offset against the Sl79.-
go of direct tax money which is due the
state. The Attorney General holds, more
over, that the defence Of the frontier un-
dertaken by Vermont at that time was i'm
reality defence on the part of the general
government against threatened foreign in
vasion. In this view of the case Vermont
not only does not owe the government for
the arms then furnished, but is entitled to
be paid the Sl62, 600 which was expended
out of the state treasury. This is the
common sense and equitable view of the
matter, and the one which has always
been maintained in Vermont since this
question was raised under the Cleveland
administration in 1856. We present here
with complete abstract of the Attorney
Generals opinion, which will be read with
interest.
1t is understood by those who have con-
ferred with Gov. Page since this decision
was announced, that a special session of
the legislature will be callel to formally
accept the direct tax money as the act of
Congress requires. The last of August,
Just after the Bennington battle monu-
ment dedication, will be fixed upon as the
most convenient date for the session for
the farmers and all others. Tuesday,
August %, is likely to be the exact date
named, and GOV. Page hopes the work of
the special session may be limited to action
on the direct tax matter and to the cedhg
of site for the new Federal building at
st. Albans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26

would have done 50 with the same prompt
ness that it furnished ordnance and ord
nance stores. And the phraseoogy used
by the secretary is strongly cOrroborative of
the terms of the agreement as understood
by the representatives of the state.
At the date of the issue of the arms the
state was entitled, upon the books of the
war department under the act of 1908, to
S3541.2 %; its full quota in the field was
then considerably in excess of all calls pre-
viously made; it neither sought nor it'eded
assistance in its state affairs or in furnish
ing its proportiOnate force for the supc"e5-
sion of the rebellion. At the same time
the general government was exerting its
whole physical power to break up the OPP
posing armies, and was exercising its diplo-
matte skill in preventing attacks from Can
ada and a collision with great Britain.
Under these circumstances the national
government, as a war measure, in the per-
formance of its duty to preserve the Union,
and under the pressure of necessity for
which 1t was nowise responsible. made the
state of Vermont its instrument in the gen
eral service of the national defence and at
tempted to furnish it with arms and sup
plies.
The state, as such, was not recognized as
the party at war with the rebellion nor
with the insurgents commorant in Canada.
The purpose of those who created and con
trolled the northern disturbances was. as
stated by Mr.. Seward "to embroil the gov
ernment of the United States and Great
Britain in a border war.
Therefore, while Vermont occupied an
exposed position and from local interests
was prompt to prepare to repel an invasion,
yet the aggression was against the nation
and the defence was that common de-
fence" for which the people provided in
establishing the constitution.
In this view of the case it does not appear
that there exists such debt against the
state. and in favor of the Unite States.
arising out of the occurrences and circum-
stances detailed, as either law or equity re-
quires to be set off against or deducted from
the sum standing in the states favor under
the direct tax acts of August ,, 1861. and
March ,, 1891.
If the cost of supplying the extraordinary
organizations Of the state for uniform. gar
rison and camp equipage and like supplies,
amounting to the Sl62, S}l specified. or
over is to be paid by the general govern
ment, the claim for arms sold disappears.
and the balance claimed by the state to-
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
MnJOr Mckinley.

Hon. VIM. Mckinley, who was nomnat-
ed for governor by the Republicans of Ohio,
amid great enthusiasm, at their state con-
vention last week, entered the army when
he was II years old, rose to the rank of
captain, and at the close of the war was
brevetted major on account of gallant ser
vice. He studied law and practiced his
profession until he was b, when he was
elected to the 45th Congress. He at once
took high position in the House AS a legis-
lator and debater, an for the last 10 years
has been one of its leaders always com
manding the respect and confidence of both
parties by his ability and integrity To
his influence. probably more than that of
any other man, is due the passage of the
present tariff law which bears his name.
He is as much idolizel by the people of his
state as was Garfield In personal appear
ance he is often said to resemble the first
Napoleon. On the seventh page of this
paper will he found extracts from some of
the most significant portions OF his speech
accepting the gubernatoral nomination.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26

At a meeting of the Fort Payne coal and
iron company, held in Boston Monday, the
retiring president stated that of the $780,
600 worth of bonds issued, only $4,000
had been taken, and all of this would be
required in the payment of the present
floating debt. All spoke of the urgent need
of funds. While $50, 600 would pay off the
creditors who were fretting the most, S75,-
600 was needed to start things on paying
basis. A committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions for bonds of the company
succeeded in pledging $4,000. The meeting
then adjourned.
The North American commercial COM
pany have filed a protest with the acting
secretary of the treasury department
against the Presidents proclamation limit
ing their catch of seals to 1900. They say
after they made their lease with the govern
ment they went to great expense in pre-
pairing to carry on sealing, and that a cur
tailment of their business will result in a
serious loss. This is a movement on the
company's part to secure an indemnity
from the government for alleged losses sus-
tanned by the enforcement of the agreement
with England to stop the slaughter of seals
while the disputed questions between the
two countries are under settlement.
Webb tells the Boston Journal that
Clevelands friends have taken alarm and
have been compelled to acknowledge that
there is growing opposition to his renomi-
nation on the part of Southern and West
ern men, and that the tactics to which the
Cleveland forces are resOTting to break the
force of that opposition are not well calcu-
lated to add to the strength of their candi-
date, or 10 promote harmony in the ranks
of the party. "The Cleveland hero wor-
shippers maintain that the only opposition
to him proceeds from disappointed Office
seekers. If the Cleveland men believe
this, they are self-deceived. The South
ern and Western men, who are the most
earnest in their opposition to Cleveland 5
denomination, are for the most part not
Office seekers. They are opposed to Mr..
| Cleveland because they do not believe in
| his political doctrine, and because they be-
/ lieve him to be the most conspicuous apos-
tie of modern political chicane."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
The Best Things
In Cookery

Are always made with the ROYAL BAK-
ING POWDER. 1t imparts that peculiar
lghtness, sweetness and flavor noticed
in the finest rolls, biscuit, cake, etc.,
and which the most expert pastry cooks
declare is unobtainable by the use of
any other raising agent.
The ROYAL BAKING POWDER, besides
rendering the food more palatable and
wholesome, is, because of its higher
leavening power, the most economical.
The ROYAL makes more and better
food than any other baking powder
because it is the Purest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
An Equitable Decision.
From the Boston Journal. J

The Attorney Generars decision that the
state of Vermont is entitled to its share of
the direct tax, free from all charges for
arms. ammunition, etc, furnished to Yer
mont by the general government during the
rebellion, appears to be entirely sensible
and equitable. For a time during the war
Vermont was under the double response
bility of maintaining its regular quota of
troops in the Union armies operating in
the Southern states, and also of defending
its own frontier against aggression. His
tory records how Loyalty and generously
Vermont performed this duty, incurrng
heavy expenses, not a cent of which has
ever been repaid by the Federal government.
1t is only right and just that Vermont
should receive its proportion of the direct
tax that is now being refunded. The
amount, Sl65, 900, will be an important ad-
dition to the resources of the state treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26

Late advces from Chilli state that the
war in that country was nearly brought to
close not long ago through the sagacity
of United States Minister Egan, through
whose good offices a meeting of the leaders
of both sides was brought about. 1t would
derous act of two unknown rebels, who
made an attempt on the life of the minis
ter of the interior
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
The Rest, Most widely Circulated. Most
influential.

George p Rowell Il Co.. of New York in their
new book for advertisers name the hest, most
widely circulated. mos; influential papers at each
important centre OF population or trade through
out the whole country. For Brattleboro the paper
accorded this distinction is The Phunix
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26

In spite of the croaking of the calamity
editors the United States treasurers state
ment shows that there are more than forty
millions of dollars in the treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
C9e 0crmunt PB@nit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JUNE 2G, 1891.

The Vermont Phenix has u larger
paid circulation in Windham county
than any other paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
Gov. Page on the Direct TIA. Money.

Gov. Page on the Direct Tax Money.
When in Burlington on Monday to attend
a meeting of the trustees of the state agri-
cultural college, Gov. Page sail with regard
to the Attorney Generals decsiOn "Of
course | was very glad to hear the news
that the claim had been allowed. Too
much praise cannot be given Secretary
Proctor for his work in this matter. State
Auditor Powell has also worked hard, and
the result is largely due TO his efforts. He
probably knows as much about the subject
as any living man. In regard to an extra
session, can't tell you anything positive.
The amount to be gained would hardly pay
for an extra session now, but still think
it probable that one will be called. Very
likely it will be called some time in August.
| can't say what use will be made of the
money when We do get it, but / should like
to see it go into the state school fund
have hardly had time to consider the mat
ter as yet, but shall give it my attention as
soon as | can.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26

arising out of the latter were not to be off
set against the money due to Vermont
under the direct tax act. He said that he
considered the arms transaction as an en-
tirety which equitably and legally ought to
be settled together, and that any attempt to
divide it, offsetting the national govern
ments claim against the direct tax money
due the state and leaving the counter-claim
of the state unadjusted and unsettled, was
inequitable and unjust to the state, and it
seems that the Attorney General has decided
that it is equally unjustfed by the law.
The Secretary said that he hoped there
would be no further trouble about the pay
ment of the direct tax money to the state
just as soon as the Legislature had voted to
accept it, although, of course, the general
transaction relative to the arms would still
remain to be settled. The overtures of the
state for such a settlement had not yet been
met by Congress, though in the 10Th Con-
gress bills were favorably reported in both
the House and Senate by the judiciary
committee to authorize proper officials to
make such a settlement. Some such plan
as that is required in order to make final
adjustment. The state has never sought
an never will seek to evale full repons-
bility for its action, and has always been
ready to settle its account. But it is
natural and entirely right that we should
wish to settle both sides of the ledger of
what was essentially one transaction at the
same time, and the injustice of any other
requirement is apparent. We have received
a certain sum for arms sold; but we pail
out larger sum at the same time we re-
ceived the arms for tents, clothing, ETC., to
provide the balance of the equipments
which the government had undertaken to
provide in full, but was able to do only in
part.
Secretary Proctor expressed confidence
that when an equitable settlement of the
whole matter can be reached there will be
founl to be quite a balance due the state
over and above the amount received for
arms sold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
THE VERMONT PHOENIX,
,,m rERMONT RECORD AND FARMER
Hitcd May /, 1SSOD
prprisnEp EVERY FRIDAY AT BRArTLEBoRo, VT, BY
0. l.. FREN CHI.

TERMS 81 50 per year in advance; If not paid
within tue year. $500.
RATES OF ADVERTISING furnished on application
Rirtbs Deaths aud Marriages published free:
obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks etc, IS cents
rer inch Of ~ lines or less
Entered at the BrHttlebOro Post Office as second
class mail matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-26
PianO---SummeT Board.

u GOD accommodation and table for -four on a
II farm within IS miles of B"attleboro. Piano
direct from factory Threa or four weeks board
and carriage hire 10 apply towards its purchase,
A good opportunity for party desirous OF obtain
ing first class instrument on favorable terms
References exchanged Address, G, j. dorm,
Brooks House, BrattebOro.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-03
CONVENTION CALL.

he Republican Electors Of Pennsylvania:
fyer consultation and correspondence tOith
baembers Of The Republican State Committee,
~ Shs r. direction, / hereby giUe notice that
tbfcdRs Of Pennsylvania, By their dnty
Ia representatives, tOiU meet in State Con-
bon at Harrisburg, Wednesday, august 10,
i, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for The purpose Of pldc.
IN nomination candidates for He offices Of
ke Treasurer md auditor General, for the
tlinotton Of eighteen candidates for Delegates
barge to the Constitutional Convention pro-
pa for IN The Act Of assembly approved June
1891, and for he transaction Of such other
Illness as may be presented.
Eogtce Is especially directed to The fact hot, IN
|ordance lOith the provisions Of The last mem
ed act, each Ssnatortat district Is entitled to
representation Of three delegates in said Con-
.aiondJ Convention, tlOo Of 1Ohonl only can be
bnberS Of The majority party in SAID district.
z electors of each district are therefore re-
lsted to make proper nominations for dele
PES 10 said convention, The rules governing the
tnination Of candidates for State Senator to
applicable.
~ This connection The Chairman desires to call
attention Of Republican Uoters TO The recon-
lpdatton of The State Conpention Of 1882, that
ley alton The greatest freedom IN the general
.sttctpattoa IN the primaries consistent NTH
preservation Of he party or0~adizatton."
wv. II ANDREWS, Chairman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-03
EXAMINING BOARD.
Two Shenandoah Appointments
by the Court.

Judge Pershing has appointed the follow
ing persons as members of the Miners Ex-
aiming Board for the districts named, in
pursuance of the Act of Assembly, May 9,
1889:
Fifth district-For the term of three
years, Edward NJ. Coyle, Mahanoy City;
William Seager, Shenandoah, David Will
liams. VIM. Penn; for one year. John II.
Reese, Shenandoah, to Gil the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Daniel
Hughes.
Sixth district-For the term of three
years, Martin Purcell, ShamokiD; Philip
Mangold, Locust Gap Joseph Fyfe,
Girardville.
Seventh district-For the term of three
years, Timothy Carroll, st. Clair; William
Shortall, Forestville; David G. Thompson,
Tower City.
These appointments take effect from the
first day of August, 1891. Before entering
upon the duties of his appointment each
%appointee must file with the Parliamentary
an affidavit averring the facts necessary tc
qualify him for appointment under the
provisions of the Act of Assembly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-03
POLITICAL N

The absence Of contest and of bitter feel
ing which characterized the Republican
primaries on Saturday shows that the time
is ripe for the cementing of all the factions
Of the party in Schuylkill county into one
harmonious and united body. Wise ac-
Jion by tomorrow VS. convention will achieve
this most desirable result and signalize the
beginning Of a new and successful era in
the history of Schuylkill county Rcpubli-
canism. For years the party has only had
to cease its internal broils and nominate
decent candidates in order TO have at
tracted sufficient outside support to elect its
tickets. 1t has, however, unfortunately
time after time disguised Independent DEM
ocrats VINO had announced their dissatis-
faction with their own nominees and their
intention to vote for any competent Repub-
llcans by selecting tho worst possible ma
teral, and AZ the same time taking such
ction rs offended the best Republican SEM
timent and opened up anew f%aotional sores.
The Republican county convention meets
in Pottsyille tomorrow. Everything
points to a harmonious meeting and the
nomination of a strong ticket.-Miaers'
Journal.
The following resolution, which was
adopted by the Delaware County Republic
can Convention, Thursday, is evidence
sufficient hat Hon, John B. Robinson con-
tinues to retain the confidence of his party
in that county, Notwithstanding the das-
tardly attempts of the Philadelphia Press
a1d other rule or ruin organs to overthrow
him through mud-slinging and other ques-
tionable means:
THE Republicans of Delaware county,
in county meeting assembled, desire to
put on record their respect for the reputa
ton and ability of their State Senator
and Congressman-elect, Hon. John b Rob
iuson, and in the face of outside assaults
made upon him showing personal
~malevolence, he retains the un-
diminished regard Of this constituency,
who approve of his official acts and com
mend him to he young Republicans of the
state rs a faithful friend, IN able man and
an uufl1ching Republican"
| 1t is a complete answer to these mud
throwers, and the Press should now devote
its energies toward cleansing the political
Atmosphere of Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-03

VOYAGE OF LIFR"
Rev. Powick's Sermon in the M.
E. Church Yesterday.


The eighth sermon of the series OIL the
Voyage of Life was delivered in the
Methodist Episcopal church last evening.
1t was devoted to a consideration of 1.-THE
Ppstimes." The question often raised
How do you pass the time away during a
sea voyage was answered by an account of
the forms OF Amusement, and tho extent OF
gambling and drunkenness which are in
dulged in. ExtemporaueJus entertain
ments, lectures, sermons, etc, by the pas
sengers break up the monotony.
This raised the question of the pastimes OF
life. Emphasis was laid upon the fact that
spare time ia the character-making period
of life. Spare moments are part of the
precious stuff of which life is made. Yet
il seems to be "a burden to some. Many
constitutional grumblers are wasting better
opportunities than many millionaires nd
when they laid the foundation of their
princely fortunes. So the present charsc-
ter and future destiny hangs to a large ex-
tent upon the use men make of spare time.
Man is not Il mere machine to be kept in
perpetual motion-he needs rest and change
to recuperate his wasted energies. But the
epidemic Of vacation shows that in many
instances "a vacation is only the exchange of
busy idleness at home for fashionable dis j.
patton abroad. But to many pergons there
is no alternative between being n piece Of
perpetual motion and a mere baby that
needs to be amused. From the imperious
demand that is made for merely time kill
ing amusements we might think that the
chief end of man is TO iud some easy am
congenial method of "|killing time" Such
paltry conceptions of life and its response.
oiiities gives rise to the various forms OF
pleasure that ]antagoniza the spiritual life of
the church, that gives support TO tho Sun
day newspaper. The clamor for open OK
hibitions and museums on Sunday comes,
however, not from the toiling masses but
from the goddess rich. Tn ca general prin-
ciples were laid down for the guidance Of
his hearers in these matters: 1-Of what
moral ideas is the particular thing under
consideration the exponent. 2-What sort
Of character is it seen to produce in it,
devotees. 3-What good is there in it
The subject next Sunday night will be
The Storms"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

More than 4, 500 Russian Jews arrived
- mburg last week.
~ iSpurgeon is able to eat aud sleep,
1t shows no decided progress toward
covery.
An EugIishman named Wells is re-
Irted to have won S170,00O in two days
at Monte Carlo.
Emperor William yesterday conducted
divine service on board the imperial steam
4 'bht Hohenzollern.
The campaign over the Kentucky State
ion, which closes to-day, was one of
hottest in a decade.
]. Woodward & Co., oil relners of
tolia, Ont, have assigned. The un.
slred liabilities are placed at 500, 900.
he available assets are small.
Mich COWS were poisoned by some un-
known person in Newark, N. Y, and the
owners tried to save their customers by
rushing through the town ringing bells
and shouting to their customers not to
drink OF the milk. Several persons were
made sick and the COWS are dying.