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Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

workers were members of the knights
of Labor, the Amalgamated associa-
tion never having received them up
to that time. They refused to accept
the scale, and after strike of about
a month they returned to work as
individuals, each skilled worker hav-
ing signed an individual contract.
The year following new scales
were made for the Homestead mills,
the seat of the present trouble. Here
the powerful Amalgamated associa-
tion was strongly intrenched. Con-
ferences were held between the
leaders and the firm, and those days
were full of foreboding and suspense.
Three thousand interested workers
and their families and the entire
community looked on breathlessly.
Mr.. Frick was not then in control of
these mills, otherwise the negotia-
tions then so eagerly watched would
have terminated differently. The
men refused the new scale, which was
three years sliding scale contract,
and were locked out.
Deputy sheriffs were sent to the
mills to protect new men who were
coming in, and sanguinary conflict
seemed imminent, when the former
employees reconsidered their refusal
and were relnstated as union men.
The next year, 1890, the Allegheny
Bessemer Steel Co.'S plant at Du.
qusne, two miles above Braddock,
was bought by Carnegie Bros & Co.,
and here a new scale was made and
the firm won the strike against it.
Last year occurred the great strike
in the Connellsville coke region in
which a dozen men lost their lives.
Organized labor was defeated at
terrible cost. The strikers lost
100000 in wages-lost their homes
because, as Mr.. Frick said, their lead
ers made nonsensical and arbitrary
demands.
Now comes Homestead. The scale
in 1889 for three years expired on
June 80. On the 18th inst. the en-
ployes who were paid on the basis
of tonnage-that is, workers who are
paid certain price for each ton fin
ished-were given a new sliding
scale. These new scales govern GER
tain of the eleven different mills
which comprise the Homestead |
plant, occupying $50 acres of ground.
The scale just expired was based on
the selling price of blllets. The min
imnm was fixed at S25, and if billets
sold for less money there was no re-
duction below the $25 basis. On tho
other hand, if the price was above
that figure, wages increased to cor
For instance, If billets
sold at $50 the workers were paid 20
per cent more than if the price were
$25. The new scale, to begin with,
contemplates reducing the basis of
$25, under the expiring scales, to
$2S, a reduction, provided billets sell
that low, of about 81 per cent.
But there are other reductions.
For example, comparing the wages
this month with what would be paid
in July under the new scales, the
heaviest reduction, according to a
of the firm, would be % per
cent The men have claimed 40 per
cent. But comparing the wages
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

The third party platform declares
that the government should own and
operate the railroads, but does not
specify how the government is to
get possession of them, whether by
purchase or confscation; nor, if they
are to be purchased, where the gov
ernment is to get the necessary bill
ions of purchase money-whether it
is TO borrow il or run it off with a
job press. These details, however,
can be considered later, when the
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

The graduating class at Harvard,
numbering 276, was classified politi-
cally as follows: Republicans, ITO;
Democrats, 30; Independents, 81;
Prohibltionists, 8; Mugwumps, 81;
unclassed, 65. The following is the
religious classification: Episcopa-
lians, GA; Unitarians, 40; Congrega-
tionalists, Al; Baptists, 10; Roman
Catholics, Z; Methodists, @; Prcsby-
terians, 6; Jewish, A; Free Thinkers,
4; unclassed, 70.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

The water works proposition that
is to be voted on on the 10th is a
question that needs discussion. There
is a good deal TO be. said both for and
against the proposition. The cleo
trio light business was one in which
we thought the town was to be the
one to gain, but so far we have lost,
and before voting the franchise it
will be we'll to see that we do not
get caught in such a manner again,
but if we can better ourselves we
should do so.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

Quite a spirited contest is going
on in Las Vegas over the consolida-
tion of the two postoffices in the Old
and New Towns. From this distance
it would seem al advantage if the
two towns were joined together as
one, under one government and with
one postoffice.-Raton Range.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08
The New York Sun has exchange,

The New York Sun has exchanged
stuffed prophet, "sanctimonious ig-
noramus," etc, for "Mr. Cleveland" !"
But wait till the November election
is over, and tho Sun will pour out its
bottled wrath and contempt upon the
poor whipped Grover in great gush-
ing sluices.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

The first session of the present
congress has exceeded the appropria-
tions of the first session of the last
congress $22, 100000. And the over
whelmingly Democratic house was
elected on economy and reform
promises.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

Returns from the English election $
indicate Liberal majority in the
next house of commons. Signs are
propitious for the triumph of the
home rule cause.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President of the United States,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
OF INDIANA.

Prof. Campbell, late of Silver City,
has been engaged to take charge of
the LordSburg school for the coming
term.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08

The editor Of the L ordsburg Lib
eral has gone east and left the paper
in the hands Of ten assistants. Too
many cooks.
Las Vegas free press., 1892-07-08
Goss Military Institute.

chartered school for the higher education of
Der of Boarding Cadets limited
boy Development of character specially Physical Culture
Music Oaoy and Shorthand included regular
study Specialists employed large Campus shaded
shade trees Artesian water Hot and Cold
passed Altitude 1000 feet above level Send for Catalogue
COL. ROB'T s. GOSs, A. M.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

We see that the Burlington Free Press
in an editorial last Monday, claimed that
the east side of the mountain was practi-
cally for Fuller, or that large majority OF
this side was
Though this may be the case as it is
stated from the sources from which the
Free Press draws its information, we think
that convention day will disclose a great
many delegates from the east side OF the
mountain who win not have Fuller for
first preference, or even for second or third.
As far as we have talked, the sentiment in
Windsor county is not pro-Fuller at ALL
There is nothing in the record of Mr.. Full
Ter to be ashamed of neither is there any
thing to justify his claim to the highest
political gift in the hands OF the people OF
the state of Vermont. Mr.. Fuller may be
very good gentleman, socially speaking,
financially speaking, but what differ
ence between the enthusiasm his name
would evoke and that that would be called
forth by dozen others whom we might
name. Perhaps the Free Press thinks that
by claiming everything they will carry
the day, but we agree with the Hardwick
Gazette in saying that it will be a sorry
day for vermont's Republican majority
when Fuller is nominated for Governor
A great hue and cry by a half dozen news
papers does not imply that there is pres
sing demand by the people for the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Fuller and there will be a
sad lack of life in campaign with him as
a standard bearer. We hope that the vot-
ers win wake up to the fact before the day
that the primaries will be held and do
their best to make themselves recognized.
Windsor county has three good men for
this office, any one of whom is superior to
the Free Press candidate and none of whom
are making the "loud' search Tor the Of
fee that Mr.. Fuller is. Hon. d. c. Deni-
son of Royslton, Lieut.. Gov. Fletcher or
Hon. w. E. johnson of Woodstock have
all been spoken OF in connection with the
Governorship question and two very good
things can be said about all three; frs
they are eminently fit for che position and
second, if the office did come to them it
would come of its own accord, and not to
be driven by cries of "here's our man,
here's our man." Vermont cannot afford
to risk the size of its majority this year.
Bethel Herald and Courier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
No Inrerest i'm the Campaign.

L he governor question is one of the fiat
test things in the state to-day. Icebergs
would get up as much enthusiasm with
the masses as any candidate yet named.
The democrats are holding the boards this
season and there is really more interest in
their affairs by the republican press than
there is in the republican gubernatorial
question. If the rule of elevating the
Acknowledgements is to be broken the
friends of Col. Woodbury. may well come
to the front and claim that the division
rule should be laid aside and present his
name at the convention. Last campaign
all the Page organs were ready to go for
Col. Woodbury. this year, but they appear
to have forgotten that they said so. II
rules are to be broken it is only justice
that Col Woodbury. should be made gov
ernor the present year. 1t is not necessary
to mention his fitness as he was univer-
sally considered eminently fitted for the
position two years ago by all who opposed
journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
The Promotion Rule.

The promotion rule is losing force with
voters. II is likely to be construed as no
rule at all. Rather the party in some State
convention-and that soon, probably at
the next, is likely to pass upon that sub
ject in way to leave no doubt that the
the party will most likely take the posi-
tion that the lieutenant-governor shall
operate for OF against candidate for the
governorship. 1t is boys play for party
to tie its hands by an arbitrary rule that
will hinder the free choice OF the people
and the wisest policy ofthe party in nam
ing candidate for governor. And, the
more thoroughly this matter is examined
the clearer the conviction that any arbi-
trary rule concerning the promotion of a
lieutenant-governor is wrong in principle
and vicious in party management.-Farm-
ers' Advocate.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
Bro. Harris ExpIains the Puzzle

The editor of the Gazette hasn't better
friend in the world than the double breast
ed Harry Parker of Bradford, postmaster
editor of the Opinion, and general chair
man of the committee in his burg. Anc
the surprising thing about Harry is thai
he has drifted into his newspaper Office
and dictated an editorial in the form of 8
Fuller boom. He is ''undeT obligations
to Levi X. Fuller, and booms that sort OF
a man for governor against Victor |. Spear
one OF the senators from his own county
and one OF the cleanest men that ever al
lowed his name to be used in a political
campaign. This is Harry Parker, OF Brad
ford,-Haardwic Gazette.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
Spear or Fuller.

The United Opinion of Bradford seems
to think, judging from its last week s edi-
torial, that Fuller's enemies have intro
duced Spears name at a late date to defeat
Fuller's nomination. Such talk is unde-
filed nonsense. If the republican voters
in Orange County see fit to stand by one
politics for the Opinion to talk about Full
ler's enemies. Fuller is a good man and
seems to be in the lead and if nominated
will get a hearty support from Orange
County. At the same time the common
people of Orange and other counties will
not be cooled in their ardor for Victor
Spear of Braintree, young man, a farm
er, and a man who does not stoop to buy q
nomination, "a clean record ,unostentatious
no bonn bast, no red tape, no disposition to
furnish sundries. Let us stand by Spear
Notwithstanding the Uhited Opinion.
AN EAST SIDE VOTER.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
INC Democrats Wand FuIler. WhyI

II the opposition would now concentrate
on Victor I. Spear, "a man of push and quite
a bit of brain power, and who has done
some good work for Vermont, as ''repre-
sentative farmer" it would have quite a
chance. Instead, so far as surface indica-
tions go, it seems to be rallying around
Col. Fletcher with this same argument.
The result is that it gets in front of three
serious difficulties-first, the non-promo-
tive rule that after the experience of the
last few years the party viii be very re-
luctant to break; second, the fact that Col.
Fletcher has once withdrawn himself from
the field and cannot return without great
awkwardness; and third, that though he
is mighty nice man, he is not, so far as
the state has any means of knowing, OF
such intellectual caliber as the governor
ship ought to command. So Col. Fuller
viii probably get the nomination-ssbuy
it, as lot Of his newspapers say descrip-
lively of the methods of modern Republi.
can politics in Nermont-and Judge Has.
elten will go to work and organize cam
paign that iUiH cut his majority seCera
thousand belolU the standard presidentia
yedr.-Brattleboro Reformer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
An Ideal CITY Government.

To look for well-governed city, we
naturally expect to go abroad, as munich
pal affairs in this country are mostly in a
lamentable condition. New York is per-
haps as bad an example as any and as fs-
miliar one. Americans are, on the whole
rather patient and peaee-loving people,
and viii bear good many abuses before
they turn. Let us look at the working OF
a municipal government in Germany.
There the country is, if anything, over
governed. The finger of the government
is in every pie, and it does not seem in
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

many ways, to improve matters much
Americans are taught to act but the Ger
mans are taught to obey. The weight OF
the government presses heavily some
times, but they all grin and bear it. How
ever in the smaller field of municipal af-
fairs there is great improvement in all
the matters which make city pleasant to
live in. Most Americans give the palm
to Dresden in these respects. The pleas
ure OF clean and smooth streets, of safety
at night and day and freedom from disor-
der, good water supply, and strict pre-
cautions against adulteration of foods,
Justification of weights and measures, care
of health, etc is rare enough. Dresden is
the capital of Saxony, the Kings resi-
dence and has about 100000 inhabitants.
1t is governed in the main like other Sax
on towns, with, of course, statutes of its
own. In regard to citizenship the re-
quirements are that the citizen must be
Saxon, over 25, not under conviction from
crime, has received no poor relief for two
years, has paid taxes for two years and
either owns real estate or has resided
there for two years. II man has lived in
Dresden three years and paid taxes above
a certain amount, he not only may, but
must become citizen. Each person on
becoming a citizen pays poll-tax OF 70
cents and pays it only once. The city
government is made up Of two chambers,
the City Council and the Board of Alder
men. The City Council is the higher
chamber, but the practical work of gov
ernment is done by the Aldermen. This
Board has thirty members, sixteen hold
ing office without pay, and fourteen sala-
ried officials giving their whole time TO
the work. The Aldermen are elected by
the City Council for three years. The
mayor and vice-mayor are elected by the
Council and Aldermen in joint session
and their offices are very important. The
radical difference between our govern
ment and the German is that with us, to
most men it is a means to an end, and
with the Germans ii is the end itself. City
work is just as much a career as a pro-
fession with them as law or medicine.
Politics are entirely out of it, They choose
men for the heads of different depart
ments who have made a name and gained
success in that special line of work. They
have occasional failures; we occasional
successes. Whether we shall ever wrest
our city affairs from the mire OF politics
and attain such an ideal state Of affairs re-
mains to be seen. On some accounts per-
haps such government would not work
here, but it seems as if many features
might be transplanted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
There win BE No Kicking.

For myself, for governor / have only
one choice to make in my candidate, and
he will be the nominee of the republican
party. / am a native of Windsor county
and think well OF Mr.. Fletcher but il on
Fuller consultation it shall be thought
best to send the nomination to Windham
county / shall not tear my hair but put in
my vote for the nominee, and there will
be no kicking manifested.-FairH Haven
Era.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
AS TO Poet Fuller.

As dealer in rounded periods, and a
reeler off OF impromptu epics, the versatile
genius of Brattleboro has no equal, and il
these "heaven born gifts were in demand
for the executive office the prosaic Fletch'
er, or the matter of-fact Spear wouldn't
stand ghost of a chance. As it is, the
people may choose horse sense in lieu OF
the divine afflatus and still permit Col.
Fuller to enrich the poetical corners OF
our state weeklies and electrify pumpkins
by his orotund oratory Trib-
une.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
The Promotion Theory.

Much was made OF this feature of the
campaign OF 1890. The simple truth OF
that fight is that Mr.. Page was willing to,
and in fact did put out more money than
Col. Woodbury., managed his battle with
more vigor and perhaps with more skill,
and consequently won. This is the gist OF
the matter. Nobody outside the politi-
clans cared anything at all about the 'non
promotion" business. iddlebury Regis
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
Who is the strongest Candidate?

Believing that the state election in YER
mont this fall is of supreme Importance
as indicating the drift of republican sem
timent in the country, the HERALD is
prepared to sink all personal preferences
as to candidates and support that repub-
lican whom the convention, after careful
and calm consideration decides is the
strongest man and will poll the largest
vote. We believe this too is the position
taken by nine-tenths of the republicans
OF Vermont. Who is that man?
1t has been truly said that the only way
to judge the future is by the history of
the past.
How have the two prominent candi-
dates stood the crucial test of the ballot
when they have been tried as candidates
for the suffrages OF the freemen of YER
mont?
The official record says:
.fI TO- afa 20 ff41
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

Notwithstanding the fact that Lieut.
Gov. Fletcher would make an excellent
governor, he ought to remember that the
promotion rule has been broken. Let him
wait with patience his allotted time. His
turn may come later.-Barre Enterprise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

The Rutland Call says that since it
changed editors or names, we forget
which, the last time, ii has been a repub-
lican paper. We have noticed no change
in it. 1t still abuses every man who at
tempts to enforce the liquor law in Rut-
land and acts like democratic paper, ex-
cept that it supports Col. Fuller.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
,sood Advice TO Fuller Papers.

1t is one thing TO predict, but quite an
other to have the plaguey thing come to
paSs.=Poultney Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

Lieut.-Gov. Fletcher and his friends are
now on deck and will contest the favors
of the convention with the other candi-
dates.-St. Johnsbury Caledonian.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
WHO SHALL Be GOVERNOR ?
Fuller is for Hale.

The Essex County Herald is the latest
paper to come out for Col. Levi K. Fuller
for governor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

The republicans always nominate capa-
bic and worthy men, and theycan nomi-
nate this year no one more capable and
worthy than Colonel Fuller.-Watchman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

This week began the Quadrennial Con-
ference of the Methodist church at Oma-
ha. 1t is an event OF world wide interest
and far reaching Importance. The HER
AID gives this week three important IL
Illustrated articles concerning this meet
ing that will be read by all thinking peo-
pie.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
Corrected to Jan. 8, 1892.
GOTNG 0nTTTsH


Trains leave RANDOLPH follows
200 m, Night Express from 0gdensburg, Mon
treal and the west, for Boston, Lowell and all
New England points. Sleeping cars for Bos-
ton via. Lowell, also for Springfield drums daily
Sundays included Montreal TO Boston via
Lowell.
20. .25a Mall from st. Albans and Burlington for
Boston, via Lowell and Fitchburg, for all
points In New England.
10 p m, Limited Express, from Ogdensburg Mon
treal and the west, for Concord, Manchester
Nashua, Lowell. Boston; and New York, via
Springfield
lis pm. Passenger for White River Junction and
Windsor.
GOING NORTH:
600 m, Night Express, from Boston and New
York for Montreal, Ogdensburg and the west.
Sleeping car to Montreal runs daily Sundays
ineludec, Boston to Montreal via Lowell.
= Do a. N. Passenger for Rutland. Burlington Sc.
Albans, Richford and Rouses Point.
3.Oe M, Mail Train from BOsion.i Worcester,
Springfield, New London, and New York. for
Burlington, st, AlbAns, Ogdensburg, Montreal,
and the west. Drawing room car TO Montreal.
$40 m, Fast Express, from Boston for
Montreal and West. Pullman Palace Sleep
ing car attached running through to Chicago
without change.
Through tickets for Chicago, and the west for sale
all theprincipal stations.
E. c. Smith, President,
s. w. Cummings. Gen Pass. Agt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

II Lieutenant Governor Fuller is pro-
NOTED TO the governorship this year, GER
tainly U. A. Woodbury., far abler man,
should be in 1894, and Henry A. Fletcher
in 1896. Is itfair to promote Fuller now
AID not do the same by these gentlemen?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

The passing of bill to make army Off
GERS Indian agents, thus relegating the
Indian affairs from the Interior to the
War Department has aroused public in
terest anew in the Indian problem. There
are many who seriously question the ad-
visibility of wasting much time or money
on poor Lo. but practical experience seems
to show that he can really be civilized and
''citizenized.n To those who have faith
in this result, the passage of such an act
seems the utmost folly. Army officers
win not make the right men for Indian a.
gents. Indian affairs do not properly be-.
long to the military. Then, too, whatev-
er officers are detailed for this work will
naturally be the ones who can be spared
the best, and it is position which re-
quires superior intelligence and worth.
The Dawes Act of 1887 marked new ep-
och IN the career of the Indian. 1t is to
the red man what the Emancipation
Proclamation was to the black. This bill
provides that Indians who take their lands
the United States. They are admitted at
once into the full rights, privileges, du-
ties and responsibilities of citizenship. 1t
will take long time to bring this law in
to full effect and there is danger of has
tening it, result which was feared by its
author. 1t seems hardly necessary to say
that before the Indians are admitted into
citizenship in this way, they should be
thoroughly educated and trained in the
ways and customs of civilized life. To be
sure, this sort of training is often omitted
in making our citizens, but it is neverthe-
less duty. There is now no question
but that the Indian can be educated, and
it is a foolish bit of economy which has
cut down the estimate of the Commits
sioner of Indian affairs for eLucation. 1t
is false economy, because it means a re-
turn to barbarism and Indian wars with
all their horrors. Education is the only
hardle by which we may hope to grasp
the Indian question and If that fails why
not try Paris Green2