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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02

years had been allowed his friends to for.
get him.
Mr.. Blaine was solicited at the gather
ing of each convention to lend his follow
ers the strength of his presence 1t is a
move in which other candidates have
found no improperly, and which, in Mr.
Blaine's case would have had an especial
influence. But he steadily refused, and
in the three contests in which his name
was used, aloof from the strife, he bore
himself with singular modesty, calmness
and dignity.
On June Sd the convention organized,
George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts,, being
chosen chairman. Gen Garfield, as
every one remembers, received the APP
pointment to the Craftsmanship on Rules,
and on the following day reported the
code which guided the convention. Little
business of interest was transacted on
Friday and Saturday. At the night ses-
sion, Saturday, the nominations were
made. When Maine was called James +.
Jay chairman of the Michigan delega.
tion, responded, making speech for Mr..
Blaine
The wearisome balloting that followed
is familiar to every reader, and it will be
recalled that Mr.. Biaine's friends stood
steadfastly by their leader until the 35th
ballot was reached, when they went oven
to Gen. Garfield, effecting his nomination
ON the Both ballot
Those who were engaged in the effort
to nominate General Grant were scarcely
more faithful On the first ballot it will
be remembered that ar. Blaine was the
choice of the 2S4 delegates and from this
n nn ofal Fos1 -
the 10Th ballot, when the number was
279. His vote fell only once as low as
270 until the last two ballots, with this
exception, it was not less than 275.
The logged perseverance which charac
terized the third term men and forbade
them TO assist in the nomination of
another candidate however hopeless the
fortunes 4 their own, was not emulated
by those who through "a ballots cast then
votes steadily for Mr. Blaine When it
became evident that the man of their
choice could not become the nominee of
the convention a spirit of moderation
prevailed and the vote Of the Blaine dele
CATION was cast almost entire for General
Garfield But for this act Garfield could
not have been nominated. II it was
surrender, it was the kind of surrender,
which carries with it something OF the
lustre of victory.
His Nomination and Defeat in 1884.
The story of the convention of 1884
which nominated Mr.. Blaine ON the first
ballot is fresh in all minds. The nomi-
mating speech of Judge West of Ohio was
one of the most forceful ever delivered in
the name OF any man to con
vention.
Mr.. Blaine arrived in Augusta from
Washington on Tuesday OF the week of the
and spent the stormy days OF /
the convention quietly in his library, at |
work upon the second volume of Twenty
Years in Congress" His bearing during /
this time was not less modest and uneager /
than on the occasion of the two former
As the bulletins were handed him be 1
sat upon his lawn in the midst of his
family and read them in the msthodieal /
manner usual with him When the J.
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| qualities of attraction, of sympathetic in.
:uitlon which are now fittingly described
as personal magnetism. 1t is said that
Mr.. Blaine rarely forgot a face, or the
name that belonged to it. He had the
faculty of making those with whom he
came in contact believe that he took the
strongest and most direct personal inter
est in them. 1t was said of him that he
could decline request fer a favor in such
way as TO make IA friend by an act which
would have made an enemy for most men.
His conversational powers were neces-
sarily, from what has been said, of high
order. His fund Of information, while
not as thorough or as accurate as he no
doubt would have liked, owing TO his lack
of early advantages, was most extensive
and there were few subjects on which he
could not converse entertainingly. As
man of business, he was remarkably sue
cessful and his Judgment respecting in
Vestments was almost infallible This
capacitys in this direction gave great
weight TO many of his ideas and sugges-
tions respecting the commercial policy Of
the country.
Mr.. Blaine's position was unique. By
his friends and admirers he was esteemed
a man of stern integrity, a statesman Of
far-seeing, prophetic vision, an orator of
matchless eloquence, a leader without
fear and without reproach. His enemies,
and he had many, both political and per-
sonal, called him crafty, INSCRIPTIONS
and corrupt in money Matters scheming
politician with no elements of greatness.
an orator who dealt in words and phrases
only, leader who was for himself first
and always. 1t is probable that he was
by no means without faults and certain
that he had many qualities Of greatness
in other words that the truth lies some
where between the lavish enconiums Of his
friends and the bitter characterization of
his enemies. One who knew him well
said in 1884,
Mr.. Blaine with those who know him
is the most popular of men. The charm
of his manner is beyond expression, and
nobody comes within the circle Of his
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cause during the campaign. II was made
in recognition Of his fitness for the post
and as a compliment to trus ted
friend
Mr. Blaine's season of service in his
new office began with the Inauguration
of the President, March 8, 1881, and was
completed when on December 9th OF the
same year he resigned the portfolio Of
State In this time it was impossible to
accomplish anything of Importance, but
the chief Of his large-minded plans was
near fruition when he relinquished his
place in the Cabinet. Scarcely four
months passed before the Pres ident was
shot down During the three months that
followed Mr.. Blaine was in con-
slant attendance upon his bedside,
and when he died the short time during
which he continued In Office was of little
value in carrying out his designs-the
friendly aid and countenance of him under
whom they had been conceived being
lacking.
When Congress met after President
Garfield's death it cast about for fit
man to deliver eulogy OF Gen. Garfield,
and its choice naturally fell 10 Mr.. Blaine.
1t has been called one of the noblest per-
formances Of his life, and certainly he
never spoke to so lofty and inspiring
theme.
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HIS HABITS.
High Pressure Worker and an Irregular
Eater.

Eater.
gentleman who was intimately
acquainted with Mr. Blaine said that in
his opinion Mr.. Blaine broke himself
down by incorporate work and Irregular
habits of eating Mr.. Blaine was high
pressure worker Whenever he became
deeply interested in subject Mr.. Blaine's
ardent nature led him TO work beyond
his strength He would shut himself up
in his room, would not allow him
self TO be disturbed and would not eat.
sleep or rest until he had finished his
task. He seemed to have adopted the
motto which the great electrician Edison,
who works in much the same way, gave
to youth, Don't look at the clock"
NJ r.. Blaine was not ordinarily a large
eater. but he was very irregular in his
eating. Apparently he had no marked
fondness for any kind of food. He did
not care for fancy dishes and when travel
ing seldom consulted the menu but told the
waiter to bring him a good meal He
liked plain old-fashioned cooking. When
ever he did taste anything which greatly
pleased him it was hard to get him to
quit, and he would continue TO eat des
pite his watchful wife's admonitions. In
former years he was fond of horse back
riding and took considerable exercise, bat
OF late he showed much Discrimination to
bodily exertion.
During the winter before his illness he
gave many small dinners and was a fire.
quent diner-out.
During the summer he lived on his
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presence who is not overcome with his
destinations. With his great brilliancy
be mas that exquisite show of Difference
to his companions, sort Of appeal to
them to verify or deny his words, that is
very taking. He is also a very good
listener, and he has an agreeable way Of
speaking ones name and placing his hand
on ones knee that is an agreeable salve
TO ones vanity. There is no acting in
the heartiness Of his manner. He is an
impulsive man, with very warm heart,
kindly instincts, and generous nature. y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02

When Gov Hayes was nominated on
the seventh ballot, the friends and sup
porters of Mr.. Blaine accepted their de
feat with good grace.
Mr.. Blaine entered the next convention,
held at Chicago, June 2, 1880, with al.
most exactly the same number of sup.
porters that had striven for him in tn,
preceding contest. The fact is remar ka.
BILE, and most remarkable to those who
are best acquainted with the usual work
ing of politics in this country. FouI
years had been offered his opponents tc
make combinations against him, fouJ
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
The convention came togetheI

The convention came together on We'd
nesday, June IA, 1876. On the second day
the platform was adopted and thenominat-
ing speeches made. Col. Robert q. H.
gersoll presented the name of Mr. Blaine
and gave to him the title of Plnmed
Knight, which chung to him thereafter.
Col. Ingersoll said: ''Like an armed
warrior, ike plumed knight, James u.
Blaine marched down the halls of tEe
American Congress and threw his shin
ing lances full and fair against the brazen
forehead of every defamer of his country
and maligner of its honor"
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HIS WEALTH.
Valuable Real Estate, Coal Lands and
other Paying Enterprises.

Mr. Blaine died a rich man, even as
wealth is reckoned in these days. He was
worth close on to million of dollars, II
not more than that amount. 1t is prob
able that il some of his speculative in
vestments could be sold out under adj
vantageous circumstances that his
wealth would include him in any list OF
millionaires- His holdings of coal lands
are large and with the development OF the
country must greatly increase ia value L
kept intact for several years.
Mr.. Blaine by reason of his wide popu-
larity was associated with a number Of
men of wealth in various enterprises and
his sagacity and business foresight kept
him from wasting much money on brilli-
ant but illusionary speculative projects. He
was interested with Secretary Elkins
years ago in n silver mine, out of which
he made considerable money
At the time of his death he owned cal
estate in the City of Washington which
would probably sell under the hammer
for more than quarter of a million Of
dollars.
Mr.. Blaine brought his Dupont Circle
property, now almost in the heart of the
fashionable Northwest when Stewart
Castle, which is across the way, was
thought TO be out in the suburbs. The
grounds and the house cost him approx
mated $50, 900. Two or three years ago
he sold number OF the lots in the rear
of his house for $75, ZOO. The house and
the remaing ground is valued at $3.50. 00U.
The house on Lafayette Square he at first
rented for three years with an option
of purchasing for $685. 900. He took
advantage of the option and bought
the property after six months
residence. He also owned some valuable
ground on p street, and a considerable
area Of ground Of less woll-established
but increasing value on what is known as
Meridian Hill. This property is just be-
yond the old city limits and overlooks the
town.
His holdings of West Virginia and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
BEFORE THE CONVENTIONS.
How His Friends Chung to Him With Char
acteristic 1enacity.

The sturdy friends who three times
urged Mr. Blaine's nomination were
among the most jealous and persistent
that sustained any public man in the
history of American politics twice re-
pulsed, they chung to their candidate
with remarkable tenacity.
On June -, 1876, just before the meet
ing of the first convention at which his
name was proposed, Mr.. Blaine exper-
fenced a sunstroke in Washington which
caused alarm at Cincinnati, and. indeed,
for time seemed serious matter.
At Cincinnati the reports Of his con-
dition were greatly exaggerated. It was
telegraphed that be had been stricken with
spoplexy, and the statement stirred such
Of the delegates In his interest as had ar
rived in the city with grave fears. The
midnight bulletin Indicating that the
danger was passed caused great relief.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02

Pennsylvania coal lands are considerable.
Mr.. Blaine was one Of the directors in
the West Virginia Central Railroad Com
pany, in which ex-senator Davis, Score
tary Elkins. ex-Secretary Bayard and
others are interested. This road taps
coal and timber lands which Mr.. Blains
bought years ago very cheaply and which
have become valuable through the railroad
connections. His wealth includes bank
steeks, but the approximate value cannot
be stated.
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all, the sudden death of his second son,
the one of whom the father was very
proud In the opinion Of Mr.. Blaine's
physicians no man. even with the frame
of giant and the will of a Napoleon,
could resist disease while living in the
shadow Of such chain of sorrows as this,
and the efforts of the men Of science were
constantly handicapped by the hand OF
Providence
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02

1t was not very well cooked sometimes ana
he often ate fast.
When hunting or fighting a day would oftp,
pass without anything being eaten at all.
Yet he never had dyspepsia.
He never "dietcd."
We hear too much about "dietlng" tbes.
days.
A man mustn't eat pie, or cabbage, or caks
or beans, or this and that.
He mustn't eat very much and he must do 4,
very slow. He mu never drink when H.
eats. He mustn't hurry. He mustn't worry
And so it goes.
This Is all very good advice. But It would
worry q man TO death 10 remember IL all
Why can't We live like the Indian in a
healthy, hearty, natural way? Because ma
have suoh weak stomachs. But how did the
Indian possess such perfect strong, digestionS
BY taking that medicine of his, Sagwa, when.
ever he felt there was anything wrong with
him. That Sagwa we have now EMPLOYED
him to make for US. If you would take the
natural American remedy for dyspepsia
Kickapoo Sagwa, you, too, would not know
what a weak stomach or dyspepsia was
Thanks TO the efforts OF the Kickapoo Medi.
cine Company, Indian Sagwa and other
Kickapoo Indian remedies are obtainable of
any druggist, and their genuine curative
value Is beyond comparison.
Klckapoo Indian Sagwa.
$1.00 per Bottle, 8 Bottles for $500
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
THE LATE EMMoNs BLAINE.

mild way. Continuing to live in Wash.
ington, he began at once the composition
of a work which he has called Twenty
Years in Congress. " He devoted himsel I
assiduously to writing, and was able
after little more than two years labor, to
present to the public thick volume as
an earnest of his intention.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02

porch at Bar Harbor a great deal of the
time and seemed TO enjoy immensely hav-
ing his grandchildren about him TO talk
with.
Mr.. Blaine was very fond Of Bar Harbor
and occasionally when in a reminiscent
mood would tell his visitor OF the time
when he might have bought the whole
island for $500.
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news OF the nomination was received he
maintained the same composure.
In speaking of the result, he said that
he felt all the more gratifed, because it
was an honor that had come to him I'M
solicited
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
HIS TOUR ABROAD
And His Return to later the Cabinet OF
President Harrison.

From 1884 to IS, during the time of
President Cleveland's administration, Mr..
Blaine devoted hinse II entirely to his
family. He spent a year in an extended
tour abroad, not returning to America
until after the no mination of Mr.. Harri-
rison.
When Mr.. Blaine returned to Washing
ton in the fall of 1888, buoyant in mind
after declining the use Of his ma me as the
candidate for President and ready to as
sumo the premiership Of the Cabinet OF
President Harrison, he had happy fami-
ly about him The shadow upon his do
nestle felicity was the domestic trouble
Of his youngest son, who. since the days
he wore knickerbockers and kits was
source of much care and anxiety
Mr.. Blaine took up the work of the State
Department where he had laid it down in
answer TO the bullet of Guiteau, and
mapped out policy that was intended to
make the Administration y conspicuous
success His achievements in that direc-
ton need no mention here, being too fresh
in the minds OF all
Chain of Sorrows.
In the brief period OF less than fouI
years that be WAS President Harri-
sons Secretary of State troubles came
to him and whitened his head and
enfeebled his frame. In that brief inter
val his eldest son, the pride Of his heart,
and his eldest daughter had died; his
youngest son, whom he had perhaps
spoiled by overindulgence, had dragged
his name through the divorce court and
public prints Then, more crushing than
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"TwENTY YEARS IN coNGREss."
A Volume on Which Mr.. Blaine spent Con-
siderable Time.

When Mr. Blaine laid down the port
folio o. the Secretary Of State, some Curl
osity was felt as to what he would do
for over twenty-three years he had been
in public life, and it was thought for time
1t least, vacancy and idleness must over
AXE him. But Mr.. Blaine welcomed this
period of leisure as an opportunity for
arrying out plan long cherished in a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
A STOMACH LIKE AN INDIAN.
Why the Indians Never Have Dive.
pepsia, Yet are Careless Eaters

No one could accus.
an Indian of over.carA.
fulness in eating. Hs
ate what nature gave
him = berries from tia
wood, spoil from HI,
treps, game from II.
bow. He ate plenty q,
IL, ate TIL he wns I'm
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SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mr.. Blaine's Short Season of Service in the
Cabinet of President Garfield.

General Garield's selection OF Mr..
Blaine for the first position in his Cabinet
was not the outcome of his efforts il his
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-02
ELS PEhsoNAL TRAITs.

Imbued With sympathetic Intuition and
Personal Magnetism.
Few public men have ever occupied tho
place that James g. Blaine has for many
years filled in the hearts of the American
people Henry Clay is most often com
pared to him and there are many strong
points of resemblance. Clay and Blaine
both possessed in marked degree those
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-15

Vernon was the son OF an English squire.
He was brought up in great elegance. There
was man working on the place OF the name
of Ralph. Vernon used to often talk with
Ralph. After awhile Vernon went of 70
college and came back with his mind full Of
skepticism. He talked his skepticism to
Ralph. the workman. After awhile Vernon
went from home again, was gone for years,
came back, and among his first questions
when getting home was, "Wnere ia RalphY"
ooh - said the father. "Ralph is in prison
waiting for the day OF execution.
Vernon hastened to see Ralph. Ralph,
looking through the wicket Of the prison,
said ''VernOn. how good You are TO come
and see me am glad to see you. | hardly
expected you would come and see me.
don't blame you don't blame anybody /
only blame myself but. Vernon, want You
TO promise me one thing. VIII you?' Vernon
repIied. Il will" Il want you 10 promise
me never to talk skeptcsm in the presence
of ANYBODY. You see II might do them BARN.
When you used to say there was nothing in
the Bible. and It didn't make any difference
how we lived, we would come out happy ut
the last somehow II had bad influence up
on me. and went from bad 10 worse until l
am here. and must die for my crimes.
Byalmost superhuman effort the sentence
was changed, and he was TO be transported
TO another country for life. The ship going
there was wrecked on Van Diemen's Land.
Among those who persisted was kalpn' the
victim Of Vcrnon's skepticism. Vernon tells
the story to-day with tears and broken
heart. but 1t is too late Oh. do not tax
skepticism Let God be true, though every
man be found liar.
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FERTILIZER FOR CORN.

In the experiments with fertilizers
for maize at the Ohio Station by G. E.
Thorne and J. 7. Hickman superphos-
pilates and potash used separately, or
in combination, have as often caused
loss as gain, unless nitrogen was added,
where superphosphate was useful with
out nitrogen, gypsum also proved
beneficial Nitrate of soda alone has
generally increased the crop, and
when combined with superphosphate
and potash, has been useful in every
test While there have been cases in
which the increase of crop apparently
due to the fertilizer has repaid the ex-
ira cost, this result could not be re-
peated on duplicate plots through sue
cessive seasons, thus indicating that in
such cases the increase was largely due
to accidental variations in the soil
The fertilizer experiments on crops
grown in rotation offer no more en-
enlargement to the use of chemical
manures than those on crops grown
continuously. A very wide difference
is indicated in the value of stable man
ure when used fresh from the stable
or after half years teaching in the
barnyard. Apparently the margin Of
profit in the use of open yard manure
is very meager.-American Agricul-
turist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-15
rARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Every farmer should have few col
cnies of bees.
Chaff makes excellent bedding for
either box or narrow stalls.
Use large hives, with plenty of sup
ers and provide shade. This willlessen
the liability to swarm, although only
some.
Be sure when you thresh your wheat
10 stack the straw so that it will turn
water; then you will have one COW
comfort in plenty next winter.
After the honey season is over, take
away most of the honey from the bees,
SO that they will not rear great num-
Der of bees that will be consumers
only.
1t has been demonstrated beyond a
doubt that the male animal always i'm
presses the external characteristics,
while the internal organization follows
the female.
Ii a colony becomes queenless, and
it is not desired to unite it with an
other, give it frame of brood from
another colony containing brood in its
first stage.
1t is always a good plan to have one
or more extra hives on hand, accord
ing to the number kept, so that
swarm may be hived as soon as posi-
BILE after settling.
When a swarm issues keep out OF It's
way and let it settle without any cere-
mony. More hives are lost by inter
fering at this time than would be If
they we're let alone.
The best time to introduce a queen
is in the middle of the day, when the
greater portion of the bees are busy at
work, full of honey, and consequently
in the best of humor.