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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
A Valuable Suggestion.

The suggestion contained in an editorial
OF the Morrisville News and Citizen, cop
led in this issue of the Messenger, is de-
serving the thoughtful consideration OF
every Republican in the State.
In Vermont, as in many other States,
where the agricultural interests predomi-
nate, the claim has again and again been
urged that the Republican party, in the Sc
lection OF its candidates for important po-
sitions, refused a fair and reasonable rec
ognition of the representatives of that in
terest.
This belief, on the part of the farmer,
has given birth to Leagues" "Granges''
and ALLIANCES, whose increase in menu
bership has, in many instances. been phe-
nomenal, and the result OF whose action
has been the entire overthrow of the Re-
publican party in several States and in
giving practical control to the Democratic
party.
Early in the present campaign The Mes
senger urged upon the Republican party
of Vermont the wisdom and propriety of
the nomination of representative farmer
for Governor. 1t did not assume the
right to dictate to the Republican farmers
of the state who of their number was best
fitted to be selected as their representative
No denial has been made of its claim that
among their number were many abun-
dantly qualified to creditably discharge
the duties of the position.
All that the News and Citizen says of the
character and ability of Hon. Victor /.
Spear of Braintree will receive cordial en-
dorsement from those who know and APP
preciate his services to the agricultural in
terests of Vermont, of which he is, in every
respect, a worthy representative.
Should the Republican farmers OF the
State unite in asking at the hands OF the
party the nomination of Mr.. Spear, or of
Henry A. Fletcher, no less worthy repre-
sentative of their industry. or of anv.
among the many others, who are identi-
fled with il, The Messenger believes their
request will be needed and will result in
September in the election Of the Republi-
can ticket by a majority that win give en-
couragement to the Republicans through
out the cOuntry.-St. Albans Messenger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
White River Village.

Many in Royalton-his birthplace and
his old home-were surprised to hear of
the sad news of the death of Horace q.
Hunter who died here March 6, 1892. He
was taken away in the very prime of life
in the midst of useful and active career.
Undoubtedly he never fully recovered his
perfect health and strength from sick
ness of two years ago. After a brief ill
ness he died with pneumonia. He realized
his condition and made all the arrange
ments for his funeral selecting Rev. S. A.
Parker to officiate who also married him
Sept. 30, 1888 to Miss Lula E. Bailey of
RoyaltoD, daughter of the late Willard
Bailey, prominent citizen of that town.
His wife and one child survive him. Their
united life was a very pleasant and happy
one. His death brings great sorrow to
his home. There is comfort in looking
back on his life and looking forward in
Christian Faith. Only few months ago
he came to this village to go into business
and make it his permanent home.
1t was fitting that his funeral services
should be held at Royalton where he was
so well known and had so many friends.
Com.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
ALittle RacKety.

The discussion of the goyernorship ques-
tion by the State press was begun so early
and so ardently this year, that it is already
running "emptin's.n And the disputations
like those of two years ago, have not been
entirely free from indiscreet personalities
and inexcusable invective. The three cam
didates most prominently mentioned, Col.
Levi K. Fuller of Brattleboro, Col. Frank
lin Fairbanks Of st. Johnsbury and Hon.
Josiah Grout of Derby, are all worthy gen.
tlemen and honored citizens, and neither
OF them would disgrace Vermont or her
citizens il chosen for the highest office in
the gift OF the people, Notwithstanding the
apprehensive and angry tones OF some OF
the various factions when good word is
said for any but their own candidate. The
greater part of the kicking against Col.
Fuller is summed up in the assertion that
he wants the Office badly, and he, or his
friends, are improving the opportunities
which present themselves. Preachers
against Col. Fairbanks take for their text
the statement that two governors (his
father and his brother) have already come
from this family, and that is enough, and
that had ii not been for the other two
prominent members of the family, the Col
onel could not have aspired to the honor.
An objection urged against Hon. Josiah
Grout is that his brother is Congress-
man, etc. II is now stated that he has
withdrawn from the race, for fear OF en-
barassing the prospects OF his brother.
Another feature OF the canvass is the hue
and cry OF few papers for "Young men,
a proposition to which no one seems seri
ously to object, provided the champions of
this cause will trot out their precocious
babes. We believe they have not named
many yet. IL is a long time before the 22d
OF June, and the gubernatorial drift may
be entirely changed before that. Present
methods OF discussion do not enhance the
prospects of candidates under considera- |
tion, and are not particularly edifying to
the fair-minded readers of these so-called |
moulders OF public opinion.-Woodstock
Standard
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Live, Active Man.

The time has come when Vermont wants
a live, active, get up -and-get sort OF man.
He may not caliber with some men the
State has known, but he can and will ac-
complish vast deal more than the super
animated and fossilized greatness such as
the Herald is evidently calling for.-Bar-
ton Monitor.
Now,if these words mean anything they
mean this: "Col. Fuller may not know
much, but he is spry."
Now, see here: The Herald has neither
said nor intimated that Col. Levi K.Fuller
was not the greatest man on earth. 1t was
left to his supporter, the Monitor, to do
that. Other Fuller supporting newspap-
ers had put the "thimble" on their candi'
date, but it wss left to the Barton brother
to drop ii on with a dull thud and to then
declare, almost in so many words, that
the Colonel is a small potato. Rutland
Herald.
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condensed State News. etc.

George Curtis of Lowell was loading a
breech- loading rifle the other day, when it
was discharged, the ball passing through
his foot.
A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY. Every paper
we take up tells the same story; Hum
phreys' Specifics have become a household
necessity. A case of them in the house
often saves hundreds of dollars in doctors
bills.
Rev. G. NJ. Curl, pastor of the Methodist
church at St. Johnsbury, will be transfer
red at the conference to the Baker Memo
rial church, Concord, N. H.
"Oh, speak, We ghosts OF the dead, and
say what killed you?" The answer came,
borne on the fierce east wind: ssColdl cold I
coldl" Then let us be thankful that since
then, we have DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Jerry Drew, proprietor of the Mem
phremagog House and the Newport House,
died Tuesday morning, March S,after hav-
ing been confined to the house for a
month.
Physicians prescriptions have failed to
reach many cases of rheumatism known
to have been subsequently cured by Saliva
tion Oil. This is the reason why the pop
ular voice is practically unanimous in its
favor. One bottle is usually sufficient.
General Stephen Thomas of Montpelier
was thrown from his sleigh few days ago
and one OF his ribs was broken. The old
veteran rode from Washington, where the
accident occurred, to Montpelier, before
receiving medical attendance.
Each season has its own peculiar mala-
dy; but with the blood maintained in
state of uniform vigor and purity by the
use of Ayers Sarsaparilla little need be
feared from meteorological influences. No
other blood medicine is SO safe and effect
i've.
A year old daughter of Morris Silver
man, peddler who lives on North Will
lard street, Burlington, was given a tea
spoonful OF strong carbolic acid Tuesday
night by her grandmother, who mistook
the bottle for one containing sweet oil.
Ayers Medicines have been satisfactory
to me throughout my practice, especially
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which has been
used by many of my patients, ,one of whom
says he knows it saved his life. .n-F. L.
Morris, NJ. D., Brooklyn, n. Y.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

say but with the keeping of Sunday as a
rest day, day for pleasure and happiness,
1t can and should have great deal to say.
IL should say and see that the museums,
Libraries and art galleries are open to their
owners, the people, and that the saloons,
gambling dens and dives are closed. It
should see that men have chance for this
one day in seven to leave their wearisome
round of toll and get a glimpse OF that
larger and better world which lies all a.
round us but which is so seldom seen in
the hurry of every day life. Martin Lu-
ther put no such strict Interpretation up
on the idea of Sunday as have later Prot
estants. But when the Bible came back
to people after it had been kept from them
through so many long years, they seized it
so eagerly and gladly that they were ready
to overdo any of its commands. They
were anxious to follow the law OF Moses
rather than that OF Christ. On the other
hand some religious bodies in the old
world looked upon Sunday as a human
and uninspired institution, and laid very
little stress upon its observance. 81 now
in many European countries, the day is
simply holiday, day for bull fight, a
theatre, dance or picnic. 1t seems to
us that the true Sunday lies between these
two extremes, and that America is in
fair way to be the first to find it as she has
found many other good things.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
II Is not Viewed with EquanlmIty.

Elsewhere are given extracts from the
State press on the subject OF State politics.
As one esteemed contemporary remarks,
the fact appears to be that Coils. Fuller
end Fairbanks are the big toads in the
puddle and that when one conquers the
other the contest will be over. Over-the-
mountain folk appear TO be satisfied with
this state OF affairs and view the battle
with great equanimity. Over here there is
disposition, at least in some quarters, to
regard neither candidate as exactly the
right man and to hope for new deal be-
fore the convention time Middlebury
Register.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
Tbe Tottering Thrones Of Europe.


Emperor William of Germany delivered
a most remarkable speech recently before
the members of the Brandenburg Diet at
a banquet given in his honor. Among
other things he said, 81 go my way, and
that is the right way. We are in a state
of transition and destined for great things.
III conduct you into great times, and
those who will not help me may as well
shake German dust from their feet" Al
though this is in harmony with some OF
his previous egotistic and incendiary ut
terances it created the most tremendous
excitement. 1t soon became the talk ev-
ervwbere. and the socialistic element,
which the Bismark regime had relentless
lv crushed into silence, took the occasion
for the most remarkable demonstration
that Germany has seen for long years.
The Rurgomaster having refused TO ap-
neal to the Emperor in behalf Of the un-
employed workmen, they thought their
case practically hopeless; and WITH a de-
termination born of a recklessness always
engendered by hunger, they resolved to
march to the palace OF the Emperor ana
appeaI TO him in person. BY the time
they reached the royal castle their
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
The Laboring Glasses here and in Eng
land.

land.
Prof. r. t. Ely of John Hopkins Uni
versity, who has been recently called to
the new Chicago University, and who is
an authority on sociological questions,
has declared repeatedly that the gulf be-
tween the rich and the poor in this coun-
try is yearly becoming not only broader
but also deeper and more impossible. The
mammoth aggregations OF capital in trusts
and syndicates, and the coming fedora
tion of capital, as well as OF labor, would
seem to sustain the Prof. in his pessimis-
tic views. But when we remember that
Chauncy Depew who is at the head OF the
great New York Central system of rail-
roads, and A. II. Mcleod who is at the
head of the great Reading systemic say
nothing of multitudes OF others, were
once poor boys, it will be difficult to con-
vince the average American that the la
borers OF this country are to degenerate
into the character of the European peas
antry. Pertinent to this discussion is the
contemplated strike OF the En- glish coal
miners. Nearly all the miners in the
United Kingdom have agreed TO unite in
the proposed movement and the manu-
featuring interests will be so effected that
probably a million of men win be thrown
out of employment in single day. Most
OF these have families, and large Ones, too
English families average much larger
than those in this country-so that this
strike means five million of people with
out any visible means OF sustenance. II
is easy to see that this will involve great
destitution and untold suffering. But il
the combination can hold together long
enough it must succeed as did the Dock
laborer's strike a short time since. And
II half the tales of hardships endured by
these miners are true they ought to sue
ceed, and they ought to have the sympa
thy of all right minded people. They do
not demand increased wages; they
simply ask that the miserable pittance
which they now receive may not be still
further reduced. 1t is difficult for us in
this country to understand the status OF
the common laborer in England. A poor
man there has a minimum of chance to
rise in the world, or even to earn COM
Portable livelihood. The whole social
structure seems constructed for the es-
pecial purpose of keeping him where he
is, and of keeping the aristocratic classes
where they are. Unlike the English, our
Iaborer has free public schools, free ac-
cess to any Office in the land, freedom to
purchase any piece of real estate in the
whole country and freedom from compul-
sorry support of state church, to say moth
ing of protected industries which enable
him to give himself and family COM
Portable living, his children good start
in life, and himself and family support
in old age. The sight of the famished
thousands on the streets of Vienna and
Berlin, massing together in their despera-
tion and demanding work or bread ought
TO render our well fed and well clad Ia
borers contented and happy.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
Hnd nshool,,, wIth Col. Fnller.

Two youngsters who were enjoying the
coasting on Pine street the other day
stopped at the foot of the hill TO discuss
the greatness of their respective sires.
The talk became very warm between the
lads and finally No. / expected that he
had clinched the argument when he said:
'Well, my pa shook hands with President
Harrison last summer No. was equal
to the occasion and as he started up the
hill, replied, "That's nothing. Col. Full
Ter shook hands with my dad the other
day and enquired after ma and the rest of
US. Burlington Clipper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
Hon. c. Denison for Governor.

Mr.. EDITOR: AS who is to be our
next Governor seems to be the question in
all the papers of the state and they are all
naming some prominent man for the
place, think it would not be amiss for
one outside the editorial fraternity to
propose some one. Now the editor OF the
Landmark goes on at great length about
the old mossbacks and even goes so far as
to say il the young members of the party
are not recognized they will cast their
vote for the Democratic party. Now
would ask il they have not been recog-
nized. Have not all of our Governors
since the rebellion been young men.
think they have. They are farnham,
Pineree, Ormsbee, Dillingham; and Page.
am a young republican and do not be-
leve that shall cast my vote next Nov.
with the democrats for any such small
reason as that given by c. X. Jameson. 1
90 for the best man regardless of clique
or ring. As three of the ex-Govs. named
above were good and loyal soldiers in the
late rebellion, do not think the old vet
erans will complain il we put to the front
one more civilian now. Inen would
name a man who has ever been in the
front ranks of the republican party Civ
ing his voice on any and every occasion
first for the good of the country, then of
marty and asking nothing in return and
that man is the Hon. ID. c. Denison OF
Royalton. II is well known that ne STANDS
at the head of Windsor county bar and il
the people want a farmer for Gov.
think he is as much of one as some OF the
possible candidates named. II be should
get the nomination he would lead the par
n to a glorious victory in September and
ali the gubernatorial chair with distinc-
ton and honor to the state party and self.
Now my yodng republican friend do not
LET the idea that he is seeking the office,
keen YOU from working for his nomina
ton for most assuredly he is not. So
once again say, rally to the standard of
Hon ID. c. DenisOn. X
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

The B. II. Beal and the Hannibal Ham,
bin Posts, G.. A. r, of Bangor, Me-, have
invited Mrs. ]. 7. Mason, Vice President
ofthe State Woman's Relief Corps, to de-
liver the address next Memorial Day.
Well, why not, if she is a good speaker?
If her sex is no bar to her position in the
Woman's Relief Corps, it should be no
barrier to her position on the platform,
provided she has something to say, and
can say it we'll.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
NO.2O--960
Senator Morrill, Very Sick.

The sadnews is received from Wash
ington that Vermont's honored and be-
loved Senator Morrill, is very i'll with
pneumonia with little hope of recovery.
The people of the whole state will pray
that his life may be spared.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR ?
Don't Want Either.

If the Republican voters of the State get
a chance they will emphatically say that
they do not want either Col. Fairbanks or
Col. Fuller for governor and know of no
reason why they ask to be selected
Northfield News
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

The Northfeld l,ews appeared last week
in new and handsome dress of BREWER
and announces that other improvements
will soon follow. The News is one of the
hest of our exchanges and covers its field
in a thorough manner and deserves all the
prosperity it has received.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
Lonr and Faithfui Service.

Among those suggested for delegates to
MINNEAPOLIS we notice the name Of Hon.
E. p. George of West falrlee. II long and
faithful service, coupled with good abil-
ties merit consideration, Mr. Georges
name will be well received.-News and
Citizen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The "unterrifed faithful" will hold
their state and congressional conventions
at Montpelier in May. A genuine love
feost is expected.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

We publish in another column large
number of extracts from the State press
showing the drift of sentiment on the GU
bernatorial question.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

The trial of Mrs. Florence Ethel Os-
borne for larceny and perjury, which has
been attracting much attention in Eng
land has at last come to an end. The cir
cnmstances have given it great deal of
interest, they are so unprecedented. Mrs.
Osborne was guilty of stealing valuable
Jewels from the friends with whom she
was staying and turning them into money
to prepare for her marriage to Captain
Osborne. When suspected of the theft
she had the effrontery to bring a libel suit
against her friends and perjure herself on
the witness stand. Now her guilt has
been proved without any doubt, and she
is sentenced to nine months imprison
ment and hard labor. That SO delicate
and refined girl, of good family and So
eal position should be guilty of such
crimes seems hard to believe unless we ac-
cept the merciful theory that she was not
responsible for her actions. But crime is
crime, even when hiding under the fair
est mask. The judge has mercifully short
ened her sentence as much as it seemed
wise to do, but her punishment will never
cease. Her husband, Captain Osborne,
has stood by her manfully through her
trial, refused to believe in her guilt until
established beyond proof and in every
way proved himself worthy of respect and
admiration. Though wrong is wrong and
brings lis invariable punishment, we can
not but feel pity for this poor young
creature, in delicate health as she is, with
the bars Of a prison shutting her in.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

j. ID. Brown of New York, whose Ver-
mont headquarters are at Montpelier, has
within the past few weeks bought more
than 90 good horses in Vermont, and dis
burses number of thousands OF dollars
among the horse owners of the State every
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

me American Sunday is in a state of
transition and no one can prophesy what
'.s iature will be. On the one hand are
'ne influences of Puritanism, its rigid Sc
'eriIy and unbending structures and on
.as other the relaxing influences of our
'ofeign immigrants coming from lands
"hsre Sunday is a day OF pleasure and
sport The American Sunday partakes of
Vo1h characteristics. But much as we
Saolld dislike to go back to the days of
rufitanism, it would seem almost prefer
.ole to the day towards which we are
e'iung, day in no way distinguished
nom Others except by harder work, more
-'unkenness, street fights and wicked
Hsss IN general. Such day would be the
natural outcome Of time when men and
lasts should work straight along, day af-
I uay, without any rest from one year to
1a''ner. But it would be impossible, no
oas could stand it. Men are not machines
-14 even machines would wear out if they
Se-io ,,..l' not have one days rest in seven.
" IN the religious observance Of Sunday
ernment can properly have little to
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-03-17

The question as to whether oratory was
declining or lectures becoming unpopular
in America has aroused some discussion
Of late and seems worthy of more. 1t is
certainly true that we have in these days
no osilver-mouthed orators like Clay, Web
ster, Phillips, Sumner, Beecher or John B.
Cough or any of these men, who, few
years ago were holding their audiences
sptll-bound. We have no great speakers
inCongress. In fact there are no incen-
lyes to oratory. Congressman write their
speeches to be printed and read, not spok-
En-. Then too, we have mad since the Re-
oellion no momentous public questions
such as arouse the whole nation and pro-
du7a their own orators. Great crises
oMAfoIth great men. And in the dead
ear u prosperity we are pretty much all
Axe But as to whether the popularity
O the lecture is declining among our
people, we can hardly say yes, in view of
tne nfteen hundred lecture courses and
hye thousand lectures delivered last sea-
son. That Is not grand total, but it
means something. 1t means not only that
people are willing to pay for and hear
good lectures, but that good lecturers are
about as plentiful as hens teeth. The viii
age lecture can never compete with the
Minstrel show and should never try. They
Wiii always draw their audiences from diff
lefent classes of people. The man who
mas Just the requisite amount of wit and
wisdom to charm an audience, and at the
same time give them something better
ana higher to think about, is rdrd GUis
and any one who falls short of these re-
ealrements win make a sad failure before
4ay intelligent American audience. But
ene prospects for the lyceum platform are
Uight, and there is always room at the
top