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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10

every grant of federal power it contains,
by defending all its restraints when attack
ed by Impotence and restlessness, and by
enforcing its limitations and reservations
in favor of the states and people.
Fully impressed with the gravity of the
duties that confront me, and mindful of
my weakness, l should be appalled, if it
were my lot to bear unaided the RESPONSE
biites which await me. l am, however,
saved from discouragement when | remem-
Der that ] shall have the support and the
counsel and cooperation of wise and patri-
otto men, who will stand at my side in cab
met places or will represent the people in
their legislative halls. | find also much
comfort in remembering that my country
men are just and generous, and in the as
surance that they will not condemn those
who by sincere devotion to their service de-
serve their forbearance and approval.
Above all, | know there is a Supreme
Being who rules the affairs of men, and
whose goodness and mercy have always
followed the American people; and
know he will not turn from us now, if we
humbly and reverently seek his powerful
did
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
The Earthquake I'm Zante.

For some years past, Greece has been
gradually monopolizing the earthquakes
of Europe. Several beautiful towns and
villages have lately been turned in few
moments into heaps of ruins The latest
of those to suffer is Zante, the capital of
the island of the same name, and esteem
ed the flower of its Levant. Like all the
towns of the Ionian Isles, Zante has the
appearance of a medieval Italian city.
The streets are narrow, the houses are
high, and the squares are small. Churches,
a market, comfortable modern houses,
old crumbling castles, a Venetian citadel,
barracks, and municipal buildings, CONT
tutes the ensemble.
The evening before the earthquake there
was heavy gale which caused many ship
wrecks. The wind died away rather sud
denly, and at six o'clock in the morning
there was dead calm. Suddenly the
ground began to tremble, and the shocks
increased until the soil actually rolled in
immense waves-a genuine ground swell
on shore. The inhabitants, panic stricken,
began TO flee from the town. Great build
ings rocked and fell on all sides. The
screams of the women and children, the
hoarse calls of the men, and the crashing
of the falling houses, were mingled with
the uttp anu
ground. The scene beggared description
Yet, after all, only two persons were killed
and about thirty wounded. One-third of
the houses were completely demolished,
and all the rest more or less damaged.
Among the buildings almost totally destroy
ed were the church of Saint Marc, the old
est and most curious monument of the
Ionian Isles, and the historic convent of
Scopes. A part of the Venetian citadel
came down, and many old and historic
buildings became heap of ruins. All the
inhabitants camped outside the city.
The villages in the neighborhood also
suffered terribly, and many of them are
completely wiped out. The sailors report
that just before the shocks an immense
flash of lightning came out of the sea and
travelled toward the southwest, lighting
up the town and the vessels in the harbor
like a great meteor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
We Hope This Is So.

[webb's despatch to the Boston Journal, March, 4
The Office seekers have met with one I'M
expected rebuff today. 1t is one which has
caused CONSERVATION in the Bourbon ranks.
One of the most prominent Democrats of
New York, who had long interview with
President Cleveland this morning, said con-
ffdentially to a number of his friends in the
lobby of the hotel: at is evident to my
mind that Grover Cleveland is to establish
a new rule for appointments to Office under
this administration. A change, and to
to those who know his history, most
marked change, has come over the spirit of
his dream. Those who constantly see him,
and who have been consulted more than
any as to forthcoming changes in all de-
partments of the public service, say that
the first question which Mr.. Cleveland now
asks as to any person proposed to him for
public place is, Does he drink?'
"Mr. Cleveland, can tell you, has dis
covered that it is becoming fashion not to
drink; that the men who do not drink are
the men who do the greatest things in this
worlds affairs. He has discovered the
value in commercial and in business life of
the man who does not drink. He knows
that there are some railroad companies who
will not employ a man in any capacity who
drinks at any time; that no railroad COM
pany will permit any of its employees to
drink during the hours of service, and that
the value of a man who does not drink is
each year increasing in this country.
"He is discovering, think, that it may
be worth while to apply this principle TO
politics, and to discover whether or not a
man is not worth as much more for public
Office who does not drink as he is in com
mercial enterprises"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
Country Home for Sale.

nN ACCOUNT of the death Of my husband,
~ offer for sale my hone place, described as
large and good commodious barn and other build.
ings also an ice house. Situated on Main street,
Townshend, Vt together with about fifty acres
of good land. Said lard is divided into pasture
and tillage, aud is well fenced; is in good state
of cultivation. There is also fine orchard,
great variety of early aud winter apples peaches,
pears plums and all KINDS of smaller fruit, three
var etes of grapes, and the best of never failing
running water at both house and barn.
Townshend Is one OF the most delightful New
Leland & Gray seminary. stores and a good no
tel. The beautiful. quiet village of Townshend
road. The place that offer for sale is by ali
considered one Of the most desirable places any
where in this part Of the state This place has for
For further particulars inquire of Mrs. Seneca
Howe on the premises or OF H. II. HOWE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

M Fellolu Citizens:-In obedience to
the mandate of my countrymen, l am
about to dedicate myself to their service
under the sanction of solemn oath.
Deeply moved by the expression of conf
dence and personal attachment which has
called me to this service, / am sure my
gratitude can make no better return than
the pledge | now give before God and these
witnesses of unreserved and complete de-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
The New Cabinet ConGrmed.

The Senate on Monday confirmed all the
cabinet nominations without reference to
committee. Mr.. Carlisle was confirmed
first, as is usually the case with an ex-sena-
tor, and then a simple motion carried
through the theirs without word of critl-
cism or opposition. The makeup of the
cabinet has been so long known that the
event created no especial interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, depending
upon healthy condition Of all the vital organs,
II the liver be inactive you have a bilious look; if
your stomach be disordered you have a dyspep-
tic look and If your kidneys be affected you have
a pinched look. Secure good health and you will
have good looks. Electric Bitters is the great
Alternative and tonic. acts directly on these vital
organs Cures pimples, blotches, boils and gives
a good complexion sold at +. II. Holden Co.'s
drug store; 80 cents per bottle az
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
TuE INAUGURAL BALL. IN THE PENSION BUILDING.

culation of the sordid gain to be derived
from the governments maintenance. 1t
undermines the self-reliance of our people,
and substitutes in its place dependence up
on governmental favoritsm. 1t stiles the
spirit of true Americanism, and stupefies
every ennobling trait of American citizen
ship. The lessons of paternalism ought to
be unlearned, and the better lesson taught
that, while the people should periodically
and cheerfully support their government,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
votion to the interests and welfare OF those
who have hOnored me.
DANGEROUS TENDENCIES.

deem It fitting on this occasion, while
indicating the opinions l hold concerning
nnblIc questions of present Importance, to
also briefly refer to the existence of certain
conditions and tendencies among our peo-
ME which seem to menace the integrity
and usefulness of their government. While
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10

Constipation is positively cured by Carriers
Little Liver Pills. Not by purging and weaken
ing the bowels. hut by regulating and strength
enine them. This Ii done by improving the d-
gestion aud stimulating the liver To the proper
secretion of bile when the bowels will perform
their customary functions in an easy and natural
manner. Purgative pills must be avoided Ask
for Carriers Little Liver pills. Price % cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
Mrhe RIood Is the LLfe ID

Runs the old saying, and everything that ever
makes part of any organ of the body must reach
its place therein through the blood. Therefore,
It the blood is purified and kept in good condition
by the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla, il necessarily
follows that the benefit Of the medicine is i'm
parted to every organ of the body. Can any
Thing be simpler than the method by which this
excellent medicine gives good health 10 all who
will try 1t fairly and patieutlyy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1893
its functions do not include the support of

its functions do not include the support of
the people.
BoUNTIEs, SUBSIDIES, AND RECKLESS
PENSION PAYMENTS.
The acceptance of this principle leads to
a refusal of bounties and subsidies which
burden the labor and thrift of a portion of
our citizens, to aid ill-advised or lahguish-
ing enterprises in which they have no con-
Germ. 1t leads also to challenge of wild
and reckless pension expenditures, which
overleaps the bounds of grateful recogni-
ton of patriotic service and prostitutes to
vicious uses the peoples prompt and gen
erous impulse to aid those disabled in their
country's defence Every thoughtful Amer
lean must realize the importance of check
ing at its beginning any tendency in public
or private station to regard frugality and
economy as virtues which we may safely
outgrow. The federation of this idea re-
suits in the waste of the peoples money
by their chosen servants, and encourages
prodigalty and extravaganza in the home
life of our countrymen, Under our
scheme Of government the waste of public
money is a crime against the citizen; and
the contempt of our people for economy
ana frugality in their personal affairs de-
plorably saps the strength and sturdiness
of our national character. 1t is a plain
dictate of honesty and good government
that public expenditures should be limited
by public necessity, and that this should be
measured by the rules of strict economy;
and it is equally clear that frugality among
the people is the best guarantee Of a con-
tented and strong support of free institu-
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
THE RESPONSIBILITY ASSUMED.

The oath now take to preserve, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States not only impressively defines the
great responsibility assume, but suggests
obedience to constitutional commands as
the rule by which my official conduct must
be guided. shall, 10 the best of my abil-
ity, and within my sphere of duty, pre-
serve the constitution by Loyalty protecting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
ALL MUST WORK TOGETHER.

Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges
which my party has made, and solicitude
for the complete justification of the trust
the people have reposed in us, constrain
me to remind those with whom l am to CO.
operate that we can succeed in doing the
work which has been especially set before
us only by the most sincere, harmonious
and DISTINGUISHED effort. Even if insuper-
able obstacles and opposition prevent the
consummation of our task, we shall hardly
be excused, and if failure can be traced to
our fault or neglect we may be sure the
accountability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
EQUAL RIGHTS.

Loyalty to the principles upon which
our government rests positively demands
that the equality before the law which it
guarantees to every citizen should be just
ly and in good faith conceded in all
parts of the land. The enjoyment of this
right follows the badge of citizenship
wherever found, and unimpaired by race
or color, it appeals for recognition to Amer
lean manliness and fairness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
THE INDIANS.

Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us re-
sponsibilities we cannot escape. Humani-
ty and consistency require us to treat them
with forbearance, and in our dealings with
them to honestly and considerably regard
their rights and interests. Every effort
should be made to lead them, through the
paths of civilization and education, to self
supporting and independent citizenship.
In the meantime, as the nations wards,
they should be promptly defended against
the cupidity of designing men, and shield
ed from every influence or temptation that
retards their advancement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
TARIFF REFORM.

The people of the United States have
decreed that on this day the control of
their government in its legislative and ex-
ecutive branches shall he given to politi-
cal party pledged in the most positive terms
to the accomplishment of tariff reform.
They have thus determined in favor of a
more Just and equitable system of federal
taxation. The agents they have chosen
to carry out their purposes, are bound by
their promises, not less than by the COM
mand of their masters, to devote them
selves unremttingly to this service. While
there should be no surrender of principle,
our task must be undertaken wisely and
without vindictiveness. Our mission is
not punishment, but the Tectification of
wrongs. If, in lifting burdens from the
daily life of our people, we reduce inordin-
ate and unequal advantages too long en-
jOyed, this is but a necessary incident of
our return TO right and justice. If we ex-
act from unwilling minds acquiescence in
the theory of an honest distribution of the
fund of governmental benefcence treasured
up for all, we but insist upon principle
which underlles our free institutions
When we tear aside the delusions and mis-
conceptions which have blinded our coun-
| trymen to their condition under vicious tar
| iff laws, we but show them how they have
been led away from the paths of content
ment and prosperity. When we proclaim
that the necessity for revenue to support
the government furnishes the only justif-
cation for taxing the people, we announce
a truth so plain that its denial would seem
to indicate the extent to which judgment
may be influenced by familiarity with per
versions of the taxing power; and when
| we seek tn rpjDstata fine plf-cOn fidpncp and
business enterprise of our citizens, by dis
credting an abject dependence upon gov
enmental favor, we strive to stimulate those
elements of American character which sup
port the hope of American achievement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
TRUSTS AND COMBINATIONS.

The existence of immense aggregations
of kindred enterprises and combinations of
business interests formed for the purpose
of limiting production and fixing prices is
inconsistent with the fair field which ought
to be open to every independent activity.
Legitimate strife in business should not be
unprecedented by an enforced concession to
the demands of combinations that have
the power to destroy; nor should the peo-
pie to be served lose the benefit of cheap
ness which usually results from wholesome
competition. These aggregations and COM
binations frequently constitute conspira-
cies against the interests of the people,
and in all their phases they are unnatural
and opposed to our American sense of fair
ness. To the extent that they can be
reached and restrained by federal power,
the general government should relieve our
citizens from their interference and eXac-
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
CIVIL SERVICE REBORN.

One mode of the transportation of
public funds is avoided when appointments
to Office, instead Of being the rewards Of
partisan activity, are awarded to those
whose efficiency promises fair return of
work for the compensation paid to them.
To secure the fitness and competency of
the appointees to Office, and to remove
from political action the demoralizing mad
ness for spoils, civil service reform has
found a place in our public policy and
laws. The benefits already gained through
this instrumentality and the further use
fulness it promises entitle it to the hearty
support and encouragement of all who de-
sire to see our public service well perform
ed or who hope for the elevation of politi-
cal sentiment and the publication of po-
litical methods
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
Sommercamp Bros. & Co

grand jury; who, after costing the
county several hundred dollars for a
winter in Jail, are generally turned
loose without either conviction or in
dictment. Though the law might
have been strained point, we cannot
help but admire the action of the up
per country justice who at one time
had couple of culprits brought before
him for stealing hogs. He said he
''didnt know what to do no more a
hog" but he sailed in and socked on
a fine of S75 which was eagerly paid
and went into the school fund.- and
the parties Immediately left the coun-
try. 1t is said that had they been
bound over a conviction would have
been certain, but had the parties been
sent to the pen for time it would
have cost the county several hundred
dollars to thus appease the outraged
law. BY the action of the j. p,
justice was conciliated, money saved
the current expense fund, the school
fund replenished and the whole coun-
ty infinitely better off.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
THE FRISKY SENATOR.

Every time Congress takes a long
vacation one or more of the senate
committees plan what is commonly
called 'junketing trip" A senator
rises in his place toward the closing
hours of busy short session and
presents a formal resolution granting
permission to a committee to pursue
an investigation during the recess.
The resolution is passed, and when
congress adjourns half dozen sena-
tors with their wives get on a special
train and go careering out into the
west at public expense. No matter
what the subject of their investiga-
ton is, they almost invariably get
out at San Francisco, and there are
chances that they will take side trip
to Alaska before returning east. The
late Senator Plumb, of Kansas, in one
of his sarcastic speeches for which he
was famous, suggested that the senate
ought to furnish a map for Mr.. Hoar' s
Select Committee on Relations with
Canada, because when it had been last
heard from it was looking for the
northern boundary of the United
States in the southern part of Cali
fornia. There was good deal of
fun over Mr.. Plumb's speech and the
newspaper comments on it; but it was
never explained that the committee
went south on special train fur
nished by Senator Stanford, who died
few days ago, to visit his ranch at
Palo Alto.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13

moval to the extent of threatening to
appeal their cases to the courts. These
cases, however, differ from the cases
in the Department of Justice in that
the removed persons held their COM
missions from the Secretary of the
Treasury instead of the President.
Some doubt is expressed in high o fl
cial circles as to the absolute right of
removal of person holding a Presi-
dental commission, and it appears,
so far as the courts are concerned, to
be an undecided question.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
REMOVALS..

The question of the right of the
President to remove a public official
before the expiration of his term Of
four years, without assigning cause,
has come mp in new phase. A
judge in one of the territories refuses
to turn his office over to the new Judge
appointed by the president, and At
torney-Generav Olney is somewhat
embarrassed by the situation. The
old judge is removed" on paper,
but physically he is possession of his.
office. There are also several old
Treasury officials who resent their re-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
LATEST OF ANARCHY.

The Ceur d'Alene Sun contains an
item which the hasty reader would
pass over with but casual thought
as to its full import, but to the re-
Elective it is laden with the dark por-
tentions of evil. Gov. Atgeld's ac.
ton seems to have fired the whole
sleeping undercurrent of anarchy in
the United States. We find the
blood-thirsty gang even has a foot
hold here in Idaho. The article in
the Sun is as follows:
Ii was reported in Wallace on the even
ing of the Fourth that twelve anarchistic
emblems had been received there, and that
several were displaye whether innocently
or on purpose is not known The EN-
blems were in the shape of banners with
dark-red field, IN the center of which
was the word welcome" in large black
letters. The display of such an emblem
on the Fourth of July is not in the inter
est OF peace. 1t is fraught with danger at
any time, but more especially on indie
pendence Day, when every respectable
citizens feelings are wrought up to the
highest pitch of patriotism. The flag of
anarchy is the rag of destruction and
death, and he or they who raise il should
be shot dead under its folds.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
JUSTICE COURT FOLLY.

The grand jury of Idaho county,
among other matters, drafted the fol
lowing into their report;
We furthermore recommend that the
county commissioners refuse 10 allow any
consideration TO a justice of the peace in
all cases of preliminary examination, when
the said justice fails to comply with the
law in the conducting of the case and
neglects 10 place under recognizance all
witnesses who are called in the State in
cases where the accused are held TO an
swer before the district court. And fur
ther recommend that all justices decline
to entertain frivolous cases for action.
without any merit, and when the rights
of the people have not been invaded.
The wisdom of the Idaho county
grand jury will be easily seen by
those who have taken note of the
burdens thrown on the people by
justices who are eternally binding
over persons to appear before the
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds. If you have
never used this great cough medicine,
one trial will convince you that it has
wonderful curative powers in all dis.
eases of throat, chest and lungs. Each
bottle is guaranteed TO do all that is
claimed or money will be refunded.
At Jenney& Warehouses; drug store.
Large bottles SOC. and s1.0O. /
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13

The words of Mr. Eckes in re-
gard to the Seven Devils and the Salt
Lake copper refinery prove the SIGNAL
to have been correct in stating, some
time since, that the refinery people
were the ones to look to for assistance
in opening the Devils camp.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1893-07-13

Secretary Morton says ''the stamp
Of the government is merely a certifi-
cation of the weight and fineness of
the coin, and not an enhancement of
its value. Why then does the So
cent silver dollar buy hundred cents
worth of merchandise?