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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Sen. Morrill,, it seems, is patriotic in
living at the juncture of Thomas circle
and Vermont Ave.
Either personal observation is defective
or Supt. of the Census, Porter, has
made grave mistake. In his report
to the Sect'y OF the Interior he says -
SIN Maine, New Hampshire and Yer
mont the rate of increase, i. e. Of pop
ulation, between 1870 and 1880 has
not quite been maintained, indeed in
the last-named State there has been a
trifing absolute decrease of population.
In these States agriculture is in very
low condition, the soil is, as a rule, in
fertile, and markets are not especially
easy Of access consequently the farm
ing population has continued 10 migrate
to the Far West. On the other hand,
manufactures have not yet assumed suf-
ticient prominence TO retain population. "
As to population the Supt. is undoubt-
edly correct. In the table prepared by
him to SOW the relative rank Of the
States and Territories in population,
VT. is shown to have beel the 32nd in
the list but in 1890 it has dropped to
the seth in population, From 1870
to 1880 the population was increased
by l,735; from 1880 to 1890 it de-
creased by 81. The population in
1870 was $50, ,j51 in 1880, 332, ,2S6 |
in 1890 332, ,205. Thus the State has
gained only ,654 in population from
1870 to 1890. But laying the question
OF population aside is the Supt.'s state
ment OF infertility correct one? of
course. there are certain localities of the
State which are not only infertile but
are wholly undesirable as farming spots
but should the term Of infertiity be ap
Piled as general characteristic OF Vt.
soil. But to re-
urn to the original subject, ''Vermont
n the Capital In the Capitol alone
here are two Senators, two Represent
ltives, doorkeeper, several clerks,
Capitol policeman, a post-ofiice en-
iip1tt dLu a pages S1Sh NttNAAA-t esN~e- ~
rom Vermont. Is not that fair rep
OF Vermont, and a good
proportion to the square foot!
Judging from the exclusive demand |
Or Vermont maple sugar and syrup,
yermont is well thought of here. And
ow considering the overcrowding of
II occupations in cities, the long s.rug-
lie for life in some cities, the difference s
opinion in regard to honest toll in =
ie city and in Vermont, the grand
nance and opportunity Of rise, of bet !
ring prospects of good reputation, OF it
ying by a home for old age! of main 81
lining and owning property in ones ST
yn right, of maintaining the physical h
I'd moral strength in the grand old a,
reen Mountain State, why is it that Il
many long to enter the excitement a,
city life and leave the country with W
} rare and rising opportunities 81
F.A. L. b,
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(Not) a good Suggestion.


The Vermont Watchman suggests
lai the money received from the gen.
Pa government for the direct tax might
|al be devoted to the establishment on
alid basis Of such an agricultural
q mechanical college as the State
sAt to have. The amount is certain
sufficient, and it could hardly be put
better use. That the mongrel IN
raiOn we now have will never I'LL
oll must be apparent to every one
ao has watched the course OF events
aaag the last six months. If the mo-
we're added to the general school
% it would only relieve the tax-pay-
{ . trifing extent ; it would not
.eai the schools as whole.
However, there need be no haste &
Y asPOsing Of the money. 1t VIII
become moth-eaten if it stays In
Siate treasury until the next regu-
session, nor will thieves break 10
gg itofE. By that time the peo-
Viii find out what they want to do
Z M-Middlebury Register.
We do not think this is good sug-
slon. That the State certainly needs
ought to have a good school where
's'lcal and theoretical agriculture
be taught, we admit, but the COM
schools Of Vermont need attention
Without these no farmers sons
.ia be fitted to 90 to the former.
81 The common schools need aid and
all great Improvement, is admit
y every one. We favor putting
money at interest and using the IN
= lor the benefit Of the common
: ilus relieving the burdened tax
g oi part ofthe State schooltax.
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The following is the letter
UNITED STATES SENATE,

w NASHINGTON, ID. Z. April D, 1871.
SIR:-Considerations entirely personal
lead me to tender To you, as Governor oi
the State Of Vermont, my resignation TO
take effect on the first day of Novemb ber,
1891. This action has been for some time
in contemplation, and is finally decided
upon and communicated to you at this
time in order that there may be ample
time to hear and consider the views of the
people Of our State in respect TO the selec-
ton OF my successor.
In thus terminating my official relations
with the State, beg to express to her stead
fast, intelligent and patriotic citizens, my
profound gratitude for the long and un-
wavering confidence and support they have
given me Towering an eventful period of a
quarter Of a century, in my efforts to pro-
mote and defend, so far as | have been a
Bile, their honor and welfare, in common
with that of all the people of the United
States. In ceasing To be a Senator | am
proud that l continue to be citizen OF our
beloved Commonwealth, and that | may
with my fellow citizens in private life con
tinue to strive for the maintenance of
those principles of liberty, equality and
justice in government which have, with
out the shadow OF turning, animated them
from the foundation of the republic.
] am, Sir, very sincerely yours,
GEO. F. EDMUNDs.
His Excellency, Carroll s. Page,
Hyde Park, Vermont.
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only snrsaparIna GUARANTEED to Cure.

In Gov. Pages Fast-day proclama-
tion is recommendation that the aid
of the Almighty be invoked ''to the
end that intemperance and its accom-
panying evils may be removed from
our borders" which, considering the
fact that from the 20th of February,
go to the 20th of Feb'y, '91,s3, ,3s7.l3
worth Of rum was sold at the Hyde
Park agency is decidedly appropriate
and timely. -Hardwick Gazette.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Both the method and results whe,.
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 efectually, Glspels colds, head
'aches and fevers and cures habitual
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 SOC
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
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
san FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK. NEW YoRK, N.Y.
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SENATOR EDMuNps RESIGNS.

The news of Senator Edmund's re.
signation will be a shock to the people
Of Vermont. There have been rumor;
that he intended to resign, but few be-
lieved them. No one questions the
fact that he has served the state with
distinguished honor and ability, no
matter whether they have always a
greed with him on questions of party
policy or not.
Who win succeed him!
viii it be that distinguished son OF
Vermont that is winning such great
honor as Secretary of War, Redfeld
Proctor?
Win it be that great Judge who has
been chosen to represent the LIST district
in Congress, Hon. Henry Powers?
Or win it be some nobody from no.
town with barrel?
The following is the letter:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Vermont has made her mark in To-
: Mr.. Grinnell, who recently died
a.,s was a Yermonter. He was a
,;o,eer in Iowa, he bought large tracts
! land. made money in stock-raising,
IN ont the town of Grinnell, secured
!. college, and probably did more than
nv other man in shaping the policy
M moulding the character of the
State. With such men to build up the
nptry we do not mind about desert
ID farm or two.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

have the best selling article on the
market to-day and any live agent can
make from 3 to IS per day canvassing for
it. 1t IS the Perfection Cooking Kettle
and Steamer combined. They are stamp-
ed Of sheet steel, marble enamelIed. a
strainer is attached, cover fastened on So
boiling liquids can be drained out without
having to hold on the cover No more
burnt or scalded bands, sells at sight. Ev-
cry housekeeper wants one. Write for
terms at once. Now is the time to make
money. z. E SPIcER, Gen'l Agent.
Brookfeld, Vt.
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WILL ADVERTISE VT s RESOURCES

The State Board Of Agriculture ha
performed the remarkable feat of doin,
all and more than was required of it
and YET failed to expend all the none,
appropriated for its use. That publ,
servants can do this in these degenerat,
days is cause for wonder and speaks
well for the character of the men VIII,
compose the Board.
The Board met at Montpelier recent
ly to see how the money not expended
could best be used, and decided unan.
imously to use 500 or $500 to "Ad.
vertise the Resources of Vermont" on
the same lines we so earnestly advocat.
ed when the ''lale lamented wisdom
was in session last fall and follows the
same plan New Hampshire has used
for two years with such marked sue
cess. The only change will be to issue
the work in the form Of a newspaper
extra, of eight pages, the same size as
The HERALD.
Blanks have already been mailed to
the lst selectman of each town in the
State for information as to opportuni-
ties for manufacturing, quarrying,m min
ing, farming, etc., and brief descrip-
tion of the general advantages of each
town, asking also for names of owners
any unoccupied farms worth cultivat-
ing on which are buildings suitable for
habitation. Other blanks will be sent
these parties asking for full descrip-
ton of the above named kinds of prop
erty, and the prices for which they will
agree to sell at any time within one
year. The Board will then write up
the general advantages OF the State for
quarrying, mining,
sheep raising, dairying, horse growing,
ETC., etc., and follow it up with list
If the different kinds of such property
or sale.
1t is designed to advertise in various
,ut of the State papers, with view to
attracting capital and settlers to Yer
mont. Some 25O0O copies Of the pro-
,osed paper with full information WILDE
rinted, and it will be offered to ey-
ry paper in Vermont that will use 1t
t the actual cost Of paper and press
york, if not less, that the advantages
f the state as therein set forth may be
5 widely circulated as possible. 1t IS
he best scheme that has been propos-
yet to help Vermont and it will do
ne state great good, we are sure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

There have been lively times among
the coke miners in Pennsylvania. But
the presence of militia and the shooting
Of \ few rioters is keeping things toler-
ablv calm. The trouble here is with
IGNORANT foreigners. The mining COM
panies. in some way get these men here
and into their employ, and then treat
them very much as they would beasts.
When they resent the treatment IN a
hr,tal fashion they are shot down. The
trouble is not so much in the manner
Of treating rioters as in allowing or en-
couraping a class Of foreigners to come
here who are almost certain to make
trouble We must keep more vIgl-
liant guard at our ports of entry Il
the affair at New Orleans viii prompt
TO greater vigilance in this directions
il viii not have happened in vain.
p. T. Barnum is dead. The career
of the representative Snowman OF the
,-or,d has come to an end.
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Amount of products sold:

Growth on Rood's stock including 9
calves raised and service of hog, 240.00
Growth on Stiles stock kept on farm, 1901 90
Amt, including growth on stock 1541.0s
Provision for family of eight, seven adults,
for the year from farm, estimated:
Beef, 400 lbs, $50, pork, 400 lbs, SA S4i.00
Butter 800 lbs, $50, milk, cream and
eggs. s25 $500
Potatoes, apples, beans, maple sugar $500
Sum s1ss0O
Have on hand 20 bu. potatoes worth 5000
100 bu. of carrots, 20; bu. beans, i. so 81. 80
bu. of grass seed, SO; is lbs. geese
Is bu. Jap. b'uckwheat, for sale at 81, $500
Sum 1927. so
Amount sold from the farm si54l Os
Sum s1S6S.5
Hay, grain, carrots, fed on farm, winter
ing 81 head OF cattle of all ages, 9 horse
kind hogs and poultryas valuable as when
Paid rent, $500, for pasture outside the
farm, S45 So45.OO
Paid taxes $3.50
{" for hired help, including saving
wood and threshing 20S.50
Paid for phosphate 5000
g for feed, grain, bran. cotton seed
meal, ETC., 1000
Sum s9s9.OO
The S1S6s.5S is the farms credit and the
$3.50 goes on the debit side, leaving a bal
ance of Ss79.5S to pay all family expenses,
including mechanics bill, doctors bill
and clothing, with quite margin left.
The rent paid, with the taxes, is equal to
more than ten per cent on the valuation |
- form, md cfQeb az rnr listers aunraicoi 4
Now think that Young men need not go /
West when there are so many good farms I
In Vermont that can be had SO cheap.
A. B. STILES.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

The Brandon Union has this on an
ever-live subject: Ii prohibition laws
are not enforced, it is because prohibit
tionists care more for posing as chron-
ic grumblers than they do to enforce
the laws already on the statute book.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

The Italian war cloud is melting a.
way in the hot light of the truth which
is beating in upon it with greater and
greater intensity. The Investigation
shows that only two Of the men killed
by the mob at New Orleans could lay
claim to be considered Italian subjects,
ard these were escaped criminals from
the island of Sicily whom the police were
anxious to secure. A small matter to
90 to war about. Besides, we have an
account with Italy. For years she has
been harboring men, Italians, who MUIR
dered in this country and fled back to
their old bone. We have wanted but
could not get them. How will Italy
settle this account? After little blus-
Ter TO let us know shat she exists, Italy
had better go down into her hole and
take with her all the brood Of vermin
she has scattered through our cities.
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Extra sIapie Honey.
F,A. T..

Friends of Vermont in other states
who wish to help their native state and
see her prosper can do us and some Of
her best farmers favor by handing this
list of names to some reliable dealer in
groceries or provisions, where they re-
side. Every name in this list is vouch-
ed for by some reliable dealer who has
bought OF them, or is that of a person
whom we know personally makes an
extra grade of maple syrup or sugar.
Our object il this is to bring these far
mers into direct communication with
parties who use or retail syrup or SUI
gar without paying a tax to commission
houses:
NJ. H. Miller, Pomfret, VT.
r. w. Newton, North Pomfret, Vt.
j. G. Bennett, Tunbridge, Vt.
viii Blodgett, Randolph. Vt.
n. G.. Moore, Chelsea,
n. c. Harvey, Rochester,
f. l.. Bass, West Randolph.
One of these parties filled sample
order three years ago for party in
Wisconsin whose name we sent him,
and has sold that party one ton a year,
and has the order booked for this year.
These are the rates on live stock
and farm produce which the listers of
Caledonia county agreed upon
Oxen, 3 cents pound, an increase
Of one-half cent over last year; three
vear-old steers 2 1-2 cents, last years
rate , cents; two-year-old steers S12,
81, both same as last year.
Cows are reduced in value 81 and will
be appraised at S22. The valuation of
-hree-year-old colts is placed at $50
md two-year-old colts at S45, a de-
.rease of IS in both cases from last
rear. Yearling colts are rated at $50,
he same as last year. Sheep are ap-
,raised at 81, an increase of 80 cents, !
While wool remains the same at 22c.
,ouud. Hens are 40c. each, last years
ate. and the value of swine is dropped
half cent to Sc per pound. Hay Is
h per ton. an increase of 80 cents,
While maple sugar is appraised at DC
,ound. Bees are 81 a swarm. same as
ast year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

There is considerable talk in political
sr,le. about restricting immigration.
i NAV be one Of the cries of the next
nnpaign. We have taken vigorous
measures to regulate the Chinese busi-
D.,.. and there is nothing to prevent
.uting our doors in the face of unde-
dnbe immigrants from any country.
Foreign nations have emptied their
rsrpers and criminals into our cities a
bout long enough. Let us select our
sopted citizens with more care.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
More About Farming.

Mr.. EDITOR Last spring d. i.
Stiles rented II. j. Rood's farm in
Brookfeld for one year commencing the
18th day of March, with the stock on
it, consisting of 25 cows, yoke of oxen,
span of horses, 4 colts, 3 two-year-old
steers, 6 yearlings, a red poll bull, 13
hogs and lot of poultry, for which he
agreed to pay $500 and taxes, and Mr..
Rood was to furnish 800 bushels of
ashes. The crops raised on the farm
were 124 ox-loads of hay, or 100 tons,
800 bushels ear corn, 33 of wheat, 14S
bu.of barley, 100 bu. of India wheat,
27 bu. Of japanese buckwheat, 200 bu.
of potatoes, 600 bu. of carrots, 20 bu.
of turnips, . bu. of beans, bu.of grass
seed, acres of fodder orn,20 barrels
of apples.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The government Of Italy has recall
j Minister Fava. Now if it viii re-
m tbe Malta we shall breathe easier.
The Windsor Journal makes the sec
.1 hest suggestion relative to the dis
,.itiop Of the direct tax, that it be to
..Es one first class Normal School.
r. State is in great need of teachers.
m. is TOO self-eyident to need argu-
r.,t. and the supply is growing less
"A ls.s. We cannot have good schools
,,bout good teachers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

The direct tax matter kicks up con-
sierable controversy. 1t is pretty well
1nceded that Vermont's share will go
ohelp education in some way. Mich
Ian gives hers to the veterans OF the
ary part Of the war to place them on
level with those later. New York
al broken up over her share. Some
S'atO apply it to finish the capitol. ON
|ssihink that there is not enough OF 1t
|afnish a staircase, and that by the
ine the matter had got through the
bands Of the appropriation committee
here would not be money enough lett
buy door mat. Better give 1t to
p0v. Hill.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Plans have been completed for the
residential tour. Pres. Harrison and
nuy will leave Washington, Apr. Ia.
The tour will extend through the South
en- tier of States as far as California,
soDg the Pacific Coast to Puget Sound
snd back through Idaho to Salt Lake.
mi. will give him an opportunity to
se The great body Of the country and
even to its extremities. But not TAX
hg in New England he will fail to see
lie head. Perhaps he will come later.
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cAkLEDRNLA He SYRnp c0
Agents Wanted.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Kr. NEW YoRK. NY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-01
NORTH TROY.

AS the early morning train from Boston TO
Montreal neared the down grade near MIR.
Kcach's house Just above tue village at o'clock
Thursday morning, large tie was seon on the
track aud the train VAS barely stopped In time
to avoid serious consequences The tic was
laid on carefully and was no doubt intended
TO do deadly work.-James Mason 10 to erect
house on Highland avenue the coming season,
Fred lladdook has engaged to teach sum
East hill.-Miss Elva Parkhurst is TO tesch in
the Dubois district West road and Miss
Ella Harvey on the east side of the river
Principal Is. G. lay Of Craftsbury il to sue
coed Mason p. Stone as county supervisor.
Miss Emma Wakefield of Westheld is at.
tondina tho academy here.-Editor Blu terfcld
of the Palladium has bought building on
Railroad strcet.-C. A. Ramsdel, the proprio-
tor Of tho Frontier house. has bought n build
In Z lot In Newport and intends to bui,d
house there this summer DR. Commings and
wife md little daughter started to so to a b.
Hardys, who lives near Canada line, about
10 miles from the village. when they found
that the water as over the road but think
ing it tafc, the doctor drove in. suddenly the
ground Rayc way and the horse disappeared,
only his head remaining above the water.
They called for help and were rescued. Mi IS
kitte Hunt il serious ill.-Ihc prudential
committee Of the village school have engaged
Principal Charles Putney for another ycer
Barker a. Hunt find it necessary to build an
addition u hy 30 feet to thcr mill owing to
the increase in their plano sounding board
business.
Mrs. Willard of Bolton. p g.. ia visiting
Nj. Frank Elkins.- Harry Drew who injured
his les SIX weeks ai,o is able to -ct about With
the aid OF a cGne.-hert sheldon has gone to
California To live
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-01
MBRIDGE.

There viii he an entertainment given in the
town hall on tho evening of May the funds
to go toward building the new parsonage; ad-
mission for adults Is cents. children 10 cents
Tho ladies Of The Second Congregational
church met at the vestty April ~ to organize q
Mite society for the honsht Of the new parson-
age litlc daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Orange
Reynolds died April ~ with measles. Nearly
all the family are sck.-A G. Griswolds fam
lily and Mira. John Dillon are quite III MIR.
and Mrs. George Wells went TO Essex to at
tend the funeral Of an uncle of Mr.. Wells, Jul
iue shaw. who died after n long Illness with a
disease of tho stomach.
Wilmer Patton has commenced bis work on
the passumpsiC railroad Burt liawley IL to
work al Johnson BYRON Page is in Bos-
ton Frank Minor has returned to New
Hampshire Butter asst Saturday was quoted
a cent higher han the previous week.-Rev.
j. Y. kits ofiCiatc1 at the funeral OF tho
little daughter # Mr.. and Mrs O. w Rey-
nulds at Iofersnnvile Friday morning. The
following Ulcers were elected Friday evening
at phuniy lodge: G.. T., a. a. Pattcn V. r..
Mrs. Hattie Brown chaplain. Mrs. NJ. H. Girls
void secretary. Carrie Carroll; F. s.. Nora
pstten; treasurer, W. II. Griswold NJ, Neliie
Lease, O., Maud Wilcox; sentinel, Chaunccy
AldriCh. Three new members ioine l. The
delegates elected to attend the conference 81
WolcotI were Mrs. Joel Page, w. II. Griswold
administration tho clear intelligence, tbs
md wife and "a. G.. Griswold Freeman
Dodge is i'll. Mrs. Abbie Bellows has returned
to Essex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-01
CHITTF NDEN

VI. ID. Powell is confined to the house with an
attack o. the grip George knapp and family
removed TO Sherburne last week, where NE has
engaged To- run saw mill.-TuomA~ Downey
Is building housa On the lot recently pur-
sage route during the fitness Of Sir. Perry
the proprietor and the bad roads. William
Leonard las moved to tic Green place, which
he has purrhascd. and Fayette Baird has
moved into the house vacated by Nj Leonard.
- Mr. and Mr.. L.. Allcn gave = musicale and
hop to n fe" friends April H., Miss Wilcox has
returned aui began hcr school last week.
r.. j. Perry has bought the barn and plecc OF
land Il Film Miller and VIII remodel the
INN for thN stnse nsn.