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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21
senator Proctor,s Acceptance,

Hon. Redfield Proctor's speech before
the joint assembly, Wednesday, in recOg-
milton of his formal election to the United
States Senate, was in his happiest vein and
showed genuine feeling. His allusion to
Hon. Edward j. Phelps, for whom the
Democratic members cast their votes, was
particularly felicitous: 81 would offer
words of consolation to my competition
the candidate of the Democratic party-if
| thought he stood in need of them.
cannot believe he is disconsOlate, or disap-
pointed, even. 1t was very gratifying to
my state pride, and especially so to my
personal feeling, that the present Republi-
can administration, while | was a member
of it, selected the very best man in the
country to represent American interests in
our most important legal and diplomatic
controversy, the Bering sea arbitration,
and that we were not deferred in making
this selection by the fact that he was a cit
izen of this little Republican state, and
Democrat at that. Applause. We
here in Vermont, who know Minister
Phelps, have no doubt that in this difficult
and delicate matter he will add to the higf
honor he has already won in the service o.
his country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21
Legislative Notes.

The senate promptly passed, last Friday,
the bill granting a charter for the Brattle-
boro Home for the Aged and Disabled.
Senator Morrill, was an interested specta-
tor during Senator Proctor's formal election
to fill out the uneXpired term of Mr.. Ed
munds, and for the full term of six years
from March 4th next,
Then there is another member in the
house with record, says the St. Johns
bury Republican. Not a war, but bear
record. 1t is F. w. Plumley of Sherburne,
who killed his 50th bear not many days
ago He claims to be the champion bear
killer of Vermont and no one has appear
ed to contest his claim to the title.
A bill introduced in the house by Mr..
Hastings of Waitsfeld, ''to regulate strikes
and lockOuts," aims to put the settlement
of disputes between workmen and their
employers into the hands of the supreme
court Judges. If workmen are aggrieved
and wish to strike they must petition the
court, or any one of the judges, for leave
to strike, and after full hearing, held in
due form, the court or Judge shall say
whether a strike is justified. In the same
way employers must petition the court be-
fore they can institute a lockout. The
decision of the court or judge is final, and
severe penalties are provided for the punish
ment of both workmen and employers who
act in violation of the law. There is eyi-
dence that the measure will be strongly
opposed by the labor union men, those at
Rutland having already begun active work
! against it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

Robert b. Roosevelt, minister to Hol-
land under Cleveland's administration, and
the present treasurer of the Democratic
national committee, is the author of what
the Irish World calls "The vilest utterance
that has ever been expressed by the most
bigoted enemy of the Irish race 1t ap-
peared in a book on amateur gardening
which Mr.. Roosevelt published in 1885 and
is as follows:
''The inhabitants of the Emerald Isle are GER
tainly magnificent race, especially when their
biographer wants to run for alderman; and if
they did not lie, steal cheat, rob and murder, get
drunk, perjure themselves, quarrel and fight,
they would be almost as good as other nations"
The Irish World uses this utterance
with scathing effect as the subject of a
cartoon showing Mr.. Roosevelt seated at
his desk, pointing to this libel on the Irish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21
Gov. Russell on his Rase.

The Boston journal takes Gov. Russell
to task for claiming in speech at New
buryport that the decline in American ship
building was due to the protective policy
and high tariff duties of the Republican
party.n The journal shows that in 1856
$50 tons of shipping. In 1856 only 469,-
293 tons were constructed, and in 1860 the
production of American shipyards had
had fallen to 4,797 tons--a loss of near
ly two-thirds in half a decade "All this oc-
Cured before the enactment of the Morrill,
tariff and the election of Abraham Lin
coin. And yet Gov. Russell has the eff
frontery to claim that the decline of ship
building was due to the protective policy
of the Republican party, From 1855 to
1860 we were not living under the protect
i've policy, but under that policy of tariff
for revenue only which the Democratic
policy pledges itself in the Chicago plat
form to reGstablish in the United States.
Gov Russell also made another bad
break when he said that the materials used
in ship building "are burdened with tariff
duties" when the fact is that under the
Mckinley tariff all the chief materials fol
wooden or iron vessels are non-dutiabe.
Still another point on which the JOurna
corrects Gov. Russell is with regard to tn,
time of the passage of the Morrill, tariff
and the immediate objects had in view il
its enactment. In recent speech in which
he attempted to give the history of ou
tariff legislation the young governor said
"Then came the war and the necessity fo
larger revenue, so the Morrill, tariff.
/ The clear intimation here is that the Nor
rill tariff was war measure. The fact is
on the contrary, that it had passed boil
houses of Congress and been signed by tn
| President before the war began, and befor
it was generally believed that there woul
be war, Its purpose was to relieve tn
country of the financial depression the
existing, 1t was passed by the House i
the session of 1S59-6O, the session preced
ing the election of Lincoln. The Senat
did not take up the measure at that SCI
sion but postponed it until the next, thf
of 1S60-61, when it gave its assent and tn
tariff act became law. On this point a
unquestioned authority, friendly to I'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

Governor Flower OF New York recently
nude a tour of inspection of the Erie canal,
and was accompanied by New York Press
reporter. The conversation turned to the
farming interest and the tariff. That is
a dead issue in my district said the gov
enor "Why only a few dealers in Os-
wego are affected by the bill, and they are
finding fault. You take my county, JEFF
ferson The farmers have been benefited
by this measure. and they know it. The
increased tariff has withdrawn the Canadian
competition, and today they are getting
better prices than in a good many years.
1t will be useless to bring any argument in
our district that the Mckinley bill does not
benefit the farmers, for it does, and the
facts bear it out There is no use of a
Democrat trying to get an office in that
district on that issue, for it is a dead one. -
This time the governor talked sense-plain,
hard facts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

We have recently received a copy of the
handsome volume, compiled by Henry l..
Stillson of Bennington, editor of the Ben
nington Banner, and the historian of the
Vermont Centennial committee, giving an
account of "The dedication of the Benning-
ton battle monument and the celebration
of the Tooth anniversary of the admission
of Vermont as a state, with historical in
PRODUCTION, and appendices" The arrange
ment of the volume is admirable, adding
greatly by means of its carefully-studied
chapters of preliminary history to its clear
ness and interest for the general reader, as
well as to its value as a contribution to the
historical literature of the state. The il
lustratiOns are numerous and well executed,
and the letter-pressis highly creditable to
the Banner book and job printing house by
which it was done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

Every Windham county member of the
legislature should vote against the pardon
of Almon Meaker should the petition for
pardon be presented for action. If any
man has any doubt on this point let him
turn back to the accounts of the hsrribe
crime, which he will find in full in the files
of either of the Montpelier papers. The
murder OF the little girl was the most dew
ilishly deliberate. dreadful, and every way
revolving which was ever perpetrated in
Vermont. The helpless child was forced
to drink poison, she was held in the car
riage until her death struggles were over
and then her pinched little body was
thrust into hole in muck swamp If il
is argued that the boy was weak-minded
and was over-rdden by the strong will OF
his mother, the sufficient answer is that
this very fact makes him an unsafe person
to be at large.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21
George william Curtis and the ''Easy
ChRir.'

Harper Il Brothers make the announce
ment that George William Curtis last con-
tributon TO the Easy Chair-a plea for
Chrismas-will be published in the Novem-
Der number of Harper's Magazine, and with
it that department of the magazine will be
discontinued. The Easy Chair was statred
in September, 1851, with Donald G. Mitch
ell as its writer. Mr. Curtiss connection
with it began with the number for October,
1853, when he and Mr.. Mitchell became
joint editors of the department The lat
ter was responsible for the foreign para
graphs, which appeared for some time un-
der sub-head as "Our foreign gossip"
although still a part of the Easy Chair
In March, 1859, Our Foreign Gossip became
a distinct department called Our Foreign
bureau, and from that time Mr.. Curtis was
the sole occupant of the Easy Chair The
discontinuance of the department at the
present time is signal mark of respect to
the memory of him who for nearly forty
years had impaired to it so much of his
own personality that it seems impossible to
imagine an Easy Chair with any other oc-
cupant than himself.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

The New York World publishes an in
tcresting interview with ex-senator Ed
munds, obtained at AiX les Bains, France
He says the vital question with the United
States is the immigration question, and he
does not think there are any constitutional
barriers in the way of legislation designed
to prevent undesirable immigration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

The discovery and exposure of the plot
of the Democratic state officials of Penn
sylvania to steal the electoral vote of the
state, by requiring the use of ballot so
big that it couldn't be printed on the coun-
try presses, has killed the scheme, and it
is announced that instead of being - by
% inches in size, the official ballot will be
about Is by % inches
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

race, while big placard above him solicits
the money and votes of Irishmen for
"Tanff Reform these words being writ
ten in place of the words "British Free
Trade" which are scratched out for the oc-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

Mr. Cleveland declined the invitation OF
weeks ceremonies in Chicago, for the rea-
son, as stated in his letter to the secreta-
ry, that he could not undertake the jour
ney without it being regarded as a political
tour; and he adds, in a spirit which must
be accepted as genuine, and which does
credit to his feeling of human sympathy:
"My general aversion to such a trip is
overwhelmingly increased in this particu-
lar instance, when | recall the affective
dispensation which detains at the bedside
of his sick wife another candidate for the
presidency
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

The letter of Whiteaw Reid accepting
his nomination for the vice presidency was
published Wednesday. Mr.. Reid confines
himself in the main to discussion of the
tariff and the currency, the two issues
which he regards the course of the cam
paign as having made most prominent.
lie places high estimate on the admins
tration of Mr.. Harrison, and expresses his
confidence in Republican success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

The United States supreme court. by
Chief Justice Fuller, at Washington, Mon
day, affirmed the judgment of the Michi
gan supreme court, upholding the consti-
tutionalty of the famous Miner law, pro
viding for the election of presidential
electors by congressional districts instead
of by the state as a whole. The court
holds that the 14th amendment did not
limit the right of state to fix a mode of
choosing electors. This decision which
was not unexpected, assures the success Of
the Democratic trick for securing portion
of the Michigan presidential electors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

Arnica & Oil Liniment is the best remedy
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Johnson Is In 1t.

NVO ONE knows better than a plumber now
necessary it is to have all the sewer PlPes Pld1s
ali right You cont want TO be poisoned 90 your
Then call in johnson at once. A. o, JOHNsON'
Plumber, Flat Street.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

The New York Mail and Express some
time ago offered cash prizes for essays
from wage-eamers on the benefits Of a tar
iff. The contest closed last week. One Of
the competitors an Irshman, put it about
right when he said: "When | landed |
found almost everything from a needle to
an anchor in steel or iron was made in
England, and almost everything for men
or women's wear in wool, silk or cotton
came the same way, till the Republican
party put tariff on imported goods, and
then there was well-paid work for all. ''
The record-union., 1892-04-07
FOR SIX MONTHS.
Vagrant James NJ. sulIivan's so5our
behind the F}nrs.

Vagrant James VI. SulIivan's Soiourn
Behind the Bars.
The Police Court yesterday morning
WAS occupied with another big batch of
candidates for distinction.
Joe Mullens was very briefly greeted
by the court and given ten days in the
City Jail for being drunk again"
e. W. Moore, charged with vagrancy,
hailed from Los Angeles. He promised
very earnestly to leave town if the court
would allow him to go. Judge Cravens
said If he would be sure to go he would
allow him to depart, but he thought he
had better be attended to the train by an
officer to make sure of his safe depart
ure.
Notwithstanding Annie Lowers pro-
fuse apology and expressions of regret to
the court, when asked if she had cause to
show why she should not have judgment,
she was sentenced TO the County Jail for
thirty days. She tried to take the penalty
good naturally, but her effort to smile
was not great success.
James III. Sullivan, convicted on Tues
day OF vagrancy, and of being a hanger
on and roustabout OF the dives, was aston
ished 10 hear himself doomed to six
months IN the County Jail.
Three men-Kelly, Brown and Rein
hold-were discharged from custody.
They were arrested for Vagrancy, but
were allowed TO 60 this time, with some
good but pointed advice from the court.
The record-union., 1892-04-07
HORSE TALK.
Some CT the Promising Young Animals
at the Park.

Some CT the Promising Young Animals
at the Park.
Quite a group Of horsemen assemble
at Agricultural Park each morning TO see
the runners and trotters worked OUT
There are several very promising colts
there now III each division, among them
being Buchanan q Carragher's two-year-
old stallion by Dexter Prince-Eeil c.
This youngster has been handled only
three months, but he already shows
great speed for a two-year-old. The
track was very heavy yesterday morning,
from too free use OF water by the sprink-
lers, but the colt covered quarter of a
mile in less than u seconds, and without
a skip. He is entered in the two-year-
Old stake at the spring meeting, and the
two-year-old that beats him will have to
be ''corker.''
Dexter Prince, the sire, is by Kentucky
Prince, and the sire of the colts dam was
kilrush, a full lHother to the fieet-1ooted
Lady Blanchard
The same gentlemen have a two-year-
old FLY at the Park which is receiving
her preliminary training. This lilly is bv
Cornelius-Firefy Cornelius being bv
Nutwood and the dana by Jim Munroe.
She is also showing line speed.
They also have 81 Ien-monthS- old fillv
Of which they expect great things. This
equine kid is being daily put through
its kindergarten work, and already gives
evidence OF having inherited first-class
trotting qualities. She is by Don Mar
vin-Nelson Maid. The former is bv Fal-
lis, one of Electioneer's best sons, and the
latteris by Fleetwood, a son of Nutwood.
II the FLY doesn't make a trotter. it will
not be from lack Of the right blood.
Among the colts now in training is
John Cayanaugh's three-year-old by Fall
lis. z This promising yOungster was
driven quarter yesterday in thirtv-nine
seconds, and did it so handiIy as to war
rant the belief that IN few weeks he will
be able to maintain that rate of speed
from eend to eend."
Maud Patchen is about the fleetest
thing in the shape of horsehesh now at
the Park. however. While not vet in.
racing condition, she goes at a clipping
gait, and should this summer lower her
record below the Z:20 mark.
Matt storm has a very stylish two
year-old MONDAY stallion that can 90 his
quarter, it is said, in about forty seconds.
storm, however, is an adInirer and han
der of runners, and the probability is
that some day this youngster Will grace
the paddock OF some trotIing breeder.
During the last few days several ship
ments OF running horses have been made
TO San Francisco, preparatory TO their
engaging in the races of the Blood-horse
Association, which commence on Satur
day next.
The record-union., 1892-04-07
]. W. GUTHRIE,
Spence Heater

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
- sacramento. In the Superior Court. In
L.te matter of the estate OF STEPHEN L.
MORSE, deceased.
Martha A. Morse, the Administrative of the
estate of stephen 4. Morse, deceased. having
this day filed in court Ter verified petition,
asking leave OF this court TO mortgage the real
estate OF said decedent, and the court being
now fully advised in the premises:
IL Is ordered that ali persons interested in
said estate be and appear before this court, at
the courtroom OF department No. thereof,
IN the courthouse in Sacramento City, County
OF sacramento, State of california on Fri
DAY the 15tn day OF April, 1S92 at the hour
OF 10 O'Clock A. NJ, then and there to show
cause, II any there be, why the realty of said
estate, to Will All that real property situate in
the county OF sacramento, stale OF California
ana known, designated and described as fol-
lows, 70 WIZ one hundred and fifiy-six and
o1-1Oo kloo $1,000 acres OF swamp and
oVernowed lands in SAID county township
40 north, range Nos. 3 and A east Mount
Olaoio meridian, Sections Nos 25 80 81
anu %; traction IN the east half OF southeast
duaI teI y. section No. 20 and traction north
east quarter OF Section No So township 8
nofln, range east; fraction In southwest
quarter OF section no. 30 and traction in
northwest quarter of Section 81 township q
north, range east surveyed in accordance
Win the provisions OF the Act of april l 8,
1oo5, ana more particularly described IN the
Helu notes OF said survey III patent issued 10
stephen Il. Morse On the 9th day Of Septem-
Der, sos, which patent is recorded in Book
NO. OF Patents, page 1876, sacramento
county Records, TO which reference is hereby
made, should not be mortgased for the sum
OF 80 300, or such lesser amount as to the
court shall seem meet as prayed for in said
petition tnis day Med herein, to which petition
on fiIe herein reference Is hereby made for fur
tner particulars.
Dated March 8, 1892. A.P. CATLIN.
Judge of the Superior Court
GEORGE A. BLANCHARD AND w a GETr. IR.
Attorneys for Petitioner. m7-td
The record-union., 1892-04-07
Real Estate at auction,

On Tuesday, the 18th inst, D. ]. Sim
mons & Co. viii sell at auction at 1929
A. IL, on the premises, the choice resi-
denee property at sos NJ street, being the
west quarter of lot in that block. The
house contains eleven rooms, with bath
and all modern improvements, and is
only few doors from the electric car
line. An excellent barn is on the prem
iSes.
and will 60 to the highest bidder without
reserve
The record-union., 1892-04-07
RODGERS ROUNDUP
The New Police Chief Rapidly Rfddi
the City of Loafers.

The New Police Chief Rapidly Kidding
the City of Loafers.
Yesterday resident of l. street, named
a. j. Cross, applied to Chief of Police
Rodgers to have the disreputable women
driven from that street, in the vicinity OF
Fourth. BE stated that property there
abouts had become deprecated in value
nearly one-half because of their presence.
Chief Rodgers promised to do whatever
he could toward correcting existing evils
in that neighborhood, and it is likely that
there viii be fewer shameless exhibitions
there than heretofore
Yesterday number of worthless char
actors were arrested and charged with
yagrancy.
III Chief Rodgers and his officers keen
up their present pace they will soon have
the downtown portion of the city in
quite decent condition, and they can keep
1t so If the Trustees will not permit any