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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
How Are the Mighty Fallen

The Boston Democrats played their final
card in the recent campaign by bringing
Mr.. Cleveland to that city to speak last
Saturday evening before a great meeting
in fremont Temple. If there is one
prominent man, by the way, who has not
gained anything in honor or self-respect in
the political struggle which ended on Tues
day, that man is Grover Cleveland. He
has been a man who posed as an apostle
of reform, of clean methods, and upright
men in politics. 1t was because he claimed
TO be this that he was nominated for the
presidency and elected. He has been sup
posed to loathe and hate corrupt Organiza-
tions like that which rules the city of New
York, but in spite of this he allowed him
self to be dragged on to the stump in that
city to endorse the Tammany ticket. This
he did in a speech one evening last week
in which he condoned and whtewashed
the Tammany ring in this fashion; "Our
opponents are shrieking throughout the
state the dement's and dangerous proclivi-
ties of a certain political organization
whose members support the principles and
candidates of the Democratic party. 1t
would be quite easy to show that even if
all they allege against this organization
were true, the perls they present to the
people are baseless and absurd. But it
appears to me that the argument of such
aquestion belittles an important situation"
and so on.
Nothing could be more specious and de-
basing than talk like this from man who
stands for what Mr. Cleveland is supposed
TO stand for. The trouble is that Mr.
Cleveland is an over-eager candidate for
the next presidential nomination of his
party, and his present position has been
correctly emphasized by one of his admir-
ers as being, in effect, "the homage which
virtue is bound to pay TO vice when virtue
is hungry and vice has the key to the cup
! board"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

There were some disappointments in
Tuesdays elections, but on the whole the
Republicans have every reason for cheer
fulness and confidence. 1t is disappoint-
ment to see William +. Russell elected gov
ernor Of the old Bay state for a second
time, and to see sound and clean young
Republican like Fassett defeated by the
country vote of New York. pitted as he
was against the corrupt Tammany ring in
New York city, but these defeats are much
more than compensated for by the magnif-
iccnt triumph of Maj. Mckinley in Ohio.
The campaign in Ohio was hotly contested
on national issues, including the tariff and
the silver question, and McKinley's victo-
ry does more than anything else could do
to give the Republican party prestige and
the endorsement of the people for next
year presidential campaign.
At this writing it appears that the unfa-
vorable result in New York is due more to
Republican disagreements and dissensiOns
than to anything else. Warner Mller's
friends are still sore over his defeat, while
llltIc - u StlltIdl lIOtcSl against tllt Iulc
of Boss Platt, which many felt to be
represented i'm Fassett's nomination-an
impression which the Democrats assiduous-
ly cultivated. More than all, there was
unmistakably free and effective use of
Tammany money.
In Massachusetts it was the personal
prestige of the young Democratic governor
which carried him successfully to a second
election. His administration has been a
geod one, and the captious criticism which
some of the Republican speakers visited
upon it only worked to the injury of the
Republican candidate. With all the rest
there has been lurking disappointment
on the part of Mr. Crapos friends, who
felt that the nomination should have been
given to him. The strong majorities by
which all the Republican candidates on the
state ticket We're elected except the govern
or show that Massachusetts is to be count
ed on to appear next year in the Republi-
can column where she belongs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

rectors spoken Of were arrested by the
United States marshal under instructions
from the comptroller of the currency. The
warrants charge embezzlement and viola
tiOn of the United States banking laws.
The investigation showed that President
Potter owed the bank S1,2j0,000, French
owed it $500, 600 and Dana 100000. This
is directly contrary to the United States
law, which forbids the loan by any nation
al bank to any single individual of sum
amounting to more than 10 per cent of the
capital stock.
painful accompaniment of the failure
was the death of Bank Examiner Magru-
der as an indirect result of the excitement
growing out of the banks condition The
clearing house committee had exonerated
him from any blame in the matter, but he
was so overcome on receipt of the comp
troller's order to close the bank that he
gave way under the shock suffering as he
was from Brghts disease, and died in a
short time.
The inside facts about the failure, as
they slowly come out, show that it was due
beyond any question to the use of the
funds of the bank by the directors in reck-
less speculation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

the authorities that they would not be mo-
Tested. On the contrary, however, they
were set upon by mob, and the police, in
stead of protecting the seamen, Joined i'm
the assault. Two seamen were killed with
bayonct thrusts, three were seriously
wounded, and IL slightly so. The seamen
who were arrested by the police received
most brutal treatment Two or more of
them hal catgut nippers put upon their
wrists, which were then fastened to horses.
and in this way they were dragged to pris-
on. The Gillian authorities refused to al
low any officer of the Baltimore to appear
at the hearing which was held. Under
these circumstances the demand of our
government that a searching Investigation
shall be made in way that is satisfactory
to the commander of our Chilian feet is
just and reasonable The latest adyices
say that police espionage is maintained
over our legation at Valparaiso, and that
persons who call there, ladies in some
cases, are detained and questioned. On
Monday the Chilan representative at
Washington, Sehor Montt, held a prolong-
ed conference with Secretary Blaine, when
the position of our government and the
reasonableness of its demands were care
fully explained to him. While many wild
rumors have been afloat there is no pros
pect Of violent action on the part of our
government, although its demands for rep
aration in this case, and for the future pro-
lection of our citizens, will be firmly in
sisted upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

In witness whereof have hereu-
To signed my name and affixed the
Great Seal Of the State at Hyde
Park the day and year above writ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
The ChiIian Trouble.

There have been no very new develop
ments the past week in the threatened
complications of our government with the
Chilian government News was received
at the end of last week of the arrest of
three of the leaders of the mob which as
ship Baltimore. The facts in regard to
this assault, as they gradually come out,
appear to be that after long confinement on
board the Baltimore a detachment of sea
men were allowed to 60 on shore, after the
officers of the ship had been assured by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
American ships and Our Foreign Car.
rying Trade.

The absence of the American flag in for
eign ports has long been a matter of COM
ment. Amy discussion of the rauses of
and the remedies for this humiiating state
of things, must attract wide attention. Mr.
Charles II. Cramp, the president of the
great Philadelphia company that is build
ing so many of our Warships treats the
matter in the November Forum, and after
an historical review of the subject, comes
to the conclusion that the different atti-
tudes of the British government and our
own toward shipbuilders is largely respon-
sibe for the state of our merchant marine
This country, he thinks, will never have a
fleet of merchant vessels so long as the
United States government pursues its pres
ent policy. These are some of the points
from his article;
Commerce has its strategy no less than war
In war strategy depends on lines of operation
and communication, AT this time we possess nei-
ther for either commerce or war. our great RI
val controls both in every sense of the word. The
sole remedy for this situation is ships with seamen
to handle them, whether for peace or for war;
whether To carry our enormous exports and bring
our immense imports and receive therefor the
tremendous tolls which now flow into foreign cOf-
fers, or vindicate the majesty and power Of our
flag abroad in the world to a degree bettting our
status i'm the community of nations. There Is no
lack of raw material no lack Of skill to fashion il
INTO tlle instruments OF commerce we nave lle
iron and the steel; we have the men TO work them
into the finished forms of stately ships; we have
the money to promote the most colossal of enter
prises by All We need is assurance of a
steady national policy Of liberal and enlightened
encouragement, based upon patriotic common
consent, and elevated above The turmoils of poll
tics or the squabhles Of parties One decade of
such policy would make us second only 10 Great
Britain on the high seas, either for commerce or
for defence; and two decades of it would bring us
fairly into the Goth century as the master maritime
power of the globe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

On Tuesday, the day set for the heresy
trial of Prof. c. a. Briggs of the Union
theological seminary, resolution was
offered and finally carried embodying a
vote to dismiss the case in behalf of the
peace, purity and unity of the church" "
Prof Briggs's declarations of loyalty to the
scripture and to the creed of the church
were held by majority of the presbytery
to be- sufficient The outcome is an un-
expected victory for Prof. Briggs and his
liberal views, but it may yet be overthrown
by the synod
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

There is a bounty in Idaho on the ears
of jack rabbits, and, like the coyote scalp
bounty in California, it has created new
industry. The discovery recently of sever
al live "bunnies' minus their ears has de
veloped the fact that active bounty-workers
are trapping the jacks, clipping their ears
and then turning them loose to breed flu
ture crop, from which bounties can be OBJ
tanned till the end of time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
TO New Subscribers.

New subscribers to The Vermont Phpnix will
receive the paper from this date to January list,
1893, upon the payment Of SI.5O, the regular
yearly price.
All Phoenix subscribers have the benefit of club
rates with the Boston Weekly Journal at - cents;
The Manchester Mirror & Farmer at ~ cents; The
Weekly Burlington Free Press. state edition. at >
cents; The Household aud The Albany journal.
both one year. for only - cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
senator Proctor.

ig ~ Drnnfnr In nIa.-
-. 49, -,
vi 'iiis WEN WV aye c"'iIeu ouu HIS
previously expressed purpose OF appoint
ing Hon. kedheld Proctor TO succeed MIR.
Edmunds i'll the United States Senate
The Governors notilication to the new
Senator was in the form OF the following
Ie''er'
HYDE PARK. Nov. 2 81
Hos REpF1ELp PRocroR. Proctor. Vt
Dear Sir In accoItluuc,. with my previously
expressed purpose have this day appointed YOU
"a United Stutcs senator 10 fill the vacancy caused
by the r. sigma ton of Hon. tieor.-. F. Edmunds
The ofi.c, Of United States S.nator AS created
10y tine constitutions is the most honorable within
the gift Of the state: and importlut. As il is or
dinarily, it seems to be- clothed with additional
honor and responsibility when We cou,iI iI,r the
signal ability with which it has been flied during
the last half century by such men as Phelps Tn
ham, Foote Collamer morrill, and Edmunds.
May the magnitude of the RESPONSIBILITIES
which you to-day assume am, the insuilation Of
the long and Lopor,hI. lin. nf ,IiI,in,,,i,,,..I
statesmen who have nr,.c.,i.d ,,,, .t,.,n,,,I,,
Won in your every ,ffort and may those ,1y,r,s
be dr,cted nv that prnvi,an,s which hol,I..+b ra
tinns as in tb,. b,It,,. - IIi, l,,I -. 81 - IL.
purity and wisdom MAY, '.br,,.t..ri, al conn.
tions
With assurance. ,f sin,.,.r,, r,,.,r,.,.t Ian,
Yours tr,,lv
CARROLL $ PAGE.
The formal proclamation filling vacan-
cy of this kind is so rare in Vermont that
it is of interest to reproduce it in full in
this case:
STATE OF VERMONT, HYDE PARK,
IAnoUriSL E OHAAbhK' NOV ls9l'
r4sentaton Of the STAT. of vermont in tb s..net
Of the United States caused by the resignation of
senator George F. Edmunds; and Whereas, the
,,s S',,,' Is no' IN Se,sioh out IN
the power vested in me by the constitution Of the
United States, l, Carroll $. Page the Governor of
SAM state 90 hereby appoint kedHeld Proctor a
~ - tho H . y, t, 70 'e mem
vacancy 80 caused. and existing as aforesaid, to
have and to hold the said Office and membership m
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
The Best, Most widely Circulated, Most
influential.

George p. Rowel & CO., Of New York, in their
new book for advertisers name the best, most
widely circulated, most influential papers at each
important centre of population or trade through
out the whole country. For Brattleborn the paper
accorded this distinction is The Phu,nix
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
G9e Drrmont pBonie.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1891.

The Vermont Phenix has larger
paid circulation In Windham county
than any other paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
". l. HAWLET.

oct. 90.
Many new things added to
our Cloak Stock this week,
and from the way they sell
we conclude they are what
our customers want. Some
of the quickest sellers are al
ready difficult to get as fast as
we want them.
New Dress Goods.
New Velvets.
New Dress. Trimmings.
New Hosiery.
New Gloves.
New Underwear.
New Table Damasks.
Napkins and Towels Just
received.
One lot more of the 5o-inch
indistinct plaid Homespuns at
IS cents a yard. Same as last
lot which cut up quick.
Bargain in 5o-inch twilled
wool Suiting at 58 cents a yard.
Lot of handsome novelties
in fancy dress goods at SO
cents a yard.
Job in Ladies' Jersey under
vests at IS cents each.
Fifty different designs and
colorings in Flannelettes or
Outing Cloths, II I-2 cents.
Blankets and Comfortables
at close prices.
". /. HAWZEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

John b. Clarke of Manchester, y. H.,
the well-known editor of the Mirror and
Farmer, whose death was announced last
week, was native Of Atkinson, y. H..
born in lS20. He studied law andwas adj
mitted to the bar, but bought the Mirror
and Farmer in 1852 and remained its pro-
prietor to his death. He was liberal in his
gifts for educational and benevolent pur-
poses, and a supporter of all public enter
priscs at his home. He possessed nation
al reputation as horseman and owned
representatives of several OF the leading
breeds of horses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
WHAT WAS DONE IN STOCKS.


The variations in the stock market to-day had
no special meaning. The trading was strictly pro-
fessonal, and the volume of transactions con-
siderably less than it was yesterday. The argu-
ment that the recent dulncss is indubitablc proof
of tho strength of the market was controverted by
the comparative weakness of the leading stocks
The small declines which they suffered might on
the other hand, be considered clear Indications
that advantage was taken Of every happy cir
cumstancc to market few more securities. III
another way they might have been Significant be-
cause the active stocks which closed lower, en-
ioy the advantages of an international market
The recent buying for foreign account may nave
been on orders from Newly orl1, although thls Is
hardly credible, in view of the improved cohdl-
tions abroad and the bright crop prospects ana
financial stability in t\is country III Is lSct,
however, that ST. Paul lost IA per cent alter
transactions amounting to fully One-third OF lhe
total business, and that the next mISu aGtNe
stocks closed from IA 10 IL per cent lower Lake
Shore, which was almost neglected, fell ID per
cent although il is supposed to lie largely heid
abroad 1t ought not TO be overlooked that the
principal advances were mace by some OF tne IN
dustriai stocks or by specialtles that nave h0I
recently been active. 1t IS unnecessary 10 aIu
that the advances were in stocks thaI are
as rule absolutely unknown in Europe. IN re- re-
spect to some of the industrial stocks 1t must DE
admitted that the possession of New-Jcrscy cnar-
ter is an immense advantage TO insiders, for prices
tie moved up OF uOWH dO WILL t'OOOi""o W
the possible action of the directors in regard TO
dividends The American Sugar Refnerles Com
pany. for instance, might declare dividend on us
common stock if it laid aside its preferred dIyl-
dend-an example that has recently been SET Inc
advantages in speculative way, which tins power
confers upon the directors may not DE over
estimated 1t is q matter OF little consequence
whether the company has earned large sums, for
the passing of the dividend may be possible, and IN
the uncertainty, the fluctuations III the STOCK may
lie easily controlled.
The Stock market has become calloused to eX-
ports of gold. 1t is believed generally that snip
mems have virtually ceased, and the announce
ment of additional engagements of $750,OOO was
received with indifference. Outgoing steamers
tomorrow will carry 81 $50 900, and rumors of
other shipments before the end of the week had
more than speculative foundation. They had
Slight influence on the closing of the stock mar
ket, which was firm, although by no means at the
highest points.
TIE DAY IN THE BOND MARKET
There were no transactions in Government
bonds but the strength Of the per cents was full
IL maintained. For this issue the closing quota
tons were is higher and for all they were as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
OFFICE OF THE -
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY,
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, May ., 1871.
TJy HE CT0Ck IInI nh tboir animal meet

ing. held MAY O. 1891 having authorized the issue Of
50 900 Of Preferred Capital b. from time
TO time disposed Of the interest, Of the Company may
require and the Trustee Of CompaEys ono Hundred
Year Mortgage holds 20 SHARES Preferred Capital
Stock for purposes specified In the said MOlgsee, 1us
primarily for the construction Of the COpanys ONO tx
tension. Board Of Directors Of the Company at a
meeting held NAV 9th. 1891.
HesoVed. That 10 provide portion OF the necessary
capila for mD.ON additions, and equipment re-
ouired for the development Of the Companys lines ana
property and for the accommodation OF IT, franc aug ss
for tia upon the Ohio fNtension the PreiceI aa
Comiron shareholders OF the Company OF ieeo May Tvta
1851 be given the right 20 purchase 81 s02 90 ps shaI
nav preferred stock in the Of Il new shares or e
100 shares OF stock registered in their names on May -O
is91 -, ,. ,,,.,.,o,- Nrs, 9th
1891 at and be exercised az the onct OF III
Treasurer the Company IN philadelphia a. INC once
on The Central Trust Company In New Ort; NJ the one
Of Mcssrs Vivian Gray compaGy Goadon scrrPonfdo
Ihrogmorton Avenue London Ergiand and az 5he o1ee
OF Maatehapplj BchecF van het
Van AmerEsansche Fondscn opgerlg door Droes sos
man Ten Have & Van Essen en- Jafman Looheh u
Amsterdam, In Amsterdam. 49,, ..o,,.o.o q, ,be
sl0 Der share must accompany the acceptahcc " VI
Offer and the remaining si2 30 per snare VIII n pc
on June 10Th 1901 when certificates VIII DO ad! io ~
livery Assgnsbe receipts WI be given ior eeriis
cstns on stock are delivered SubserytoA Dlsnks any
forms for assignment OF rights can be obtained a. my Vi
tho abOvcnamcd Offices - A. oo,h and reonsn Nav
2sth' issl, WILLIAM G. MAoDowELL. Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
Proposals.

OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASIEah6'
~ Division Of the Atlantic, Governors Island y. -,
May g. 1e0l.-Soled proposals, IN tripcate suDy, 10
usual conditions. VIII be received at This ONCE '' so
O'Clock, noon, Eastern ume Monday, June i, Oh
ana then opened for the construction at Fort "o1qi
~ Y, H. % proyislonory Hospital OF irane. nj
Information furnished application her. Or TO r9ss
Quartcrmaster Fort Wood The United States Tesetes
the right to reject all bids EnyeoPes to eons COM
rgctlOn Of HG;pal a. EoE W9of X o saa De
niaster-tieneral, U. s. Army, Goyeriors Island N Y.
ID ROpOsALS FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES F0k
4 THE NEw-YORK NAVY YARD-May %, 1871
Sealed proposals. endorsed Proposals for Naval supplies
TO- the New-York Navy Yari, 70 be opened June
Clothing Navy Department Washington, D. c., until u
o'clock noon, June ., 1891. and publicly opened i'm
medatcly thcreaftr to furnish At the NcwYcrk Navy
quantity OF supplies, consisting OF moulding sana
electric lightLns aproOtgs copper wiz, um6er hsr
steamboat ranges &c. The articles pust eonfPrn to the
Bank forms q proHo;as VIII be FURNISHED upon applet
Pay oncc. NewYOrs, 70 the bureau The attention s
other things being equal decided by lot. The Depart
ment the right 30 waive defects 10 reject any
all bids not deemed advantageous to the Government
EDWIN STEWART, Paymaster-General. u ). Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
IT :. ASSAY OFFlCE,

~ : ASSAY OFFICE, Newly orll City.
u. superintcndent's once. May ). Ie9l-Sealed pro-
posas VIII be received the undr ened until IL o'clock
m Tune g 1891 for furnishing such supplies as may be
required from time to time BY this once during the II
months ending June 80 1897 embracing acids barrels,
roal charcoal copper plates etc crucibes, etc. fuXes,
iron pipe castngs lead pipe sheet lead rubber goods
propo.ais With l1feimat!on A. TO quantities OF such
b" required VIII furnished
on application. rropoals viii be consdc.ed sep1raty
on each article and comparison OF the prices ana
sample furnished win be accepted the whole u
part as may be deemed the Interest OF th" Govern
inent right reject all proposals being re-
served Requisitions WIN be made on the parties whose
be accepted and the articles must De iurnhed
as required without DELAY Proposals. TO receive consid-
Grafton must be Accompanied by sufficient bond With
surcties and by samples such description
Of the articles wiz clearly designate their quality Pro.
closed with copy OF this advertisement IN sealed en-
yelop indorscd Proposals for supplies" The bids wiz
OF bidders and officers Of the Assay once. ANDw
MASON. Superintendent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
ANn nREnGlNG At FLTSHLNG

CIONE MD DKEUUL;NsI n T u - oHI ~,
H. = Army building 80 Whitehalst.. New-forx y Y.
Nav % is9I-sealed proposals. H. trlplicae for stone
this ONCE until twelve az o'el9ek noon on Monday:
Acts Of Congress approved February 20 1855 and Feb
fuafy % 1881 vol %, page S52 and vol ~ page al4
Stotes at Large Further information be obtained
az this ONCE Applications should be Endorsed oa he en-
~ En
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
n HnInsAIs EnR nISAppEARINli GI'N

4 CARRIAGEs.-ord ,oaee' War D,lari,meH't
duplcato VIII be received OF tls office un:l O'Clock
D. h. on MONDAY. JUNE -, 1891 ut Which tine ana
ulocc they will publicly opened for Supplying tho ord
nance Department L; s. Army. wIta one sach any ore
nrooiols must be- made and information required ny
bidders can be had application to Brg. OeA D. w
TI,AGLtE, Chief OF Ordnance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-27
financial Clertions.

TINTED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF
" New.YOrk. 45i7 Wal street May 20, 1S9l.An elec.
tlon for NINE TRUSTEES and for Three Inspectors OF
The noNt ensuing Election VIII be held a, the ONCE Of the
company the I'd day Of June (the first Tuesday,
between the hours Of II NJ. and p. NJ
HENRY L. 1HORNELL. Secretary.