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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29
Amenities OF Journalism.

The following, from two highly-es-
teemed contemporaries, should doubt
less be taken in a A" Pickwickian sense"
"When the Rutland Herald descends
from friendly argument to calling the edl'
tor of this journal liar, simply because IL
in the gutter alone" Northfeld Ne,os.
"The Herald never called the editor of the
peculiar contemporary liar, and in fact
the idea that an editor exists is altogether
new. But we did say that the Nei0S itself
lied, and we say it now, and that 1t lied like
fool or a lunatic, and it keeps right on
lying. "-Rutidnd HerSld,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29

THE republicans Of Caledonia county have
decided to assume the legal risk and will
use pastors on the official ballot at the cleo
ton, September A. Each voter must attach
these pastors himself in the polling booth,
The legality of such proceeding will be
tested by the democrats of the county.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS,
n. HENRY POWERS, FIRST DISTRICT.
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT, SECOND DISTRICT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29

Republican state Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR,
Urban A, Woodbury. of Burlington.
FOR LIEUTENANT. GOVERNOR,
Zophar NJ. Mansur of Island Pond.
FOR SECRET AIRY OF STATE,
Chauncey W. BrOwnell of Burlington
FOR STATE TREASURER,
Henry +. Field of Rutland.
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
Franklin D. Hale of Lunenburgh.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29
Kicker Reunion on the Old Home
Farm.

HISTORY OF THE CHILDREN, WITH INTER
EsT1NG AFTER-DISNER SPEECHES AND
"REMINISCENCES.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-29

To vote for person. mark cross Xxi at the right the margin
opposite TO his NAME II It desired to vote for the whole
list Of candidates in this column then mark cross Xxi in the
square at the head Of this column, only
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

A. L Burton has Al acres iu buck
wheat on his farm near Lswes. This Is
probably the largest acreage ever sown
IN Sussex county,
The young men Of Lswes held festival
Saturday night for the purpose OF raising
funds for organizing baud,
Various ciIcuses are doing the PENN
sula towns
Eggs are worth IS cents a dozen ami
corn 70 cents bushel in the Len es
market.
The tramp nuisance has abated in
Georgetown.
A Prohibition mAss-mesting will be
beld Ia Georgetown Tuesday afternoon.
October ?. beginning at p m. Good
speakers aud music
There are 90 prisoners ia the jail az
Georgetown, Is Of whom were carried
over by Constable 0'Day.
A large quantity Of tomatoes we're re-
fused at Sussex canning factory last week
on account Of being so small This will
be great loss to the growers
Up to the present time so hogs have
died 10 Laurel from cholera averaging
some 200 pounds making total OF
l6 600 pounds
Fox grapes are reported plentiful in
the Sussex swsmps
The bore fish is sgain playing havoc
with oysters In Delaware waters.
William W. Rawlins, of Georgetown,
one day last week lost a horse valued al
$3.50 from the effects Of a kick from
another horse, and the next day q 300
pound hog was the victim Of the disease
which seems 10 be epidemic in that
vicinity.
The annual convention Of the w. C
y y ofMsrFlRnd, meets at Centreville
Queen Aune's county, October Is
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
An Old EnsIneer Passss Away.

The death OF William Pyle which oc.
curfad yesterday afternoon, at his home
No. GIG West Fourth street, removes
one of the Oldest railroad engineer in
this section. He wa1 native Of Penn
sylvauia, aud was seventy years Of age
For many years he was in the employ OF
the Delaware Railroad Company as az
engin ,er OF the New Castle local freight
For the past two or three years be has
been confined to his home BY mental
trouble. Some four weeks ago he fell
on the stairs at his home breaking bis
arm aud blood poison resulted he
leaves a widow and one son The funeral
will occur on Wednesday and inteTmeni
will be made In the Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
FR0MYEANclENT TONNE
Doings Of the Folks on the
Banks of the Delaware.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS WERE soARCB

But the single Takers Have Formed a
Strong Society and Propose to Boom the
Town as Well--Democrats TO Make An
other Efrort-Held for Using a Hatchet
ON His Neiahbor.
Special Correspondence Evening Journa =.
NEW CASTLE. Sept "a
meeting of tax reformers was
held on Friday evening and an associa
lion, to be known as the New
Castle Tax Reform Association, was
formed. John A. Walls was
elected president John Vining, vice pres
ident; George w Dickerson, treasurer /:
Harold Sudell, secretary. The object OF
this association is ITO encourage the
development and growth OF New Castle
by abolishing tba taxation OF improve
ments, as this taxation now acts as check
on home-building and enterprise Of all
kinds IL also Intends TO make New Cas-
tie good place to come to live; q D ace
where manufacturers will find their plant
exempt from all taxation and where
every enterprising citizen can improve
to his hearts content without being
fined for so ding The association is
strictly non partisan. There are no
dues and an invitation has bsen extended
TO all who wish to see this city improve,
to become members
The Hermit's Seven Years Disturbed
John Bartholomew, the State Road
hermit who is alleged 20 have spent
seven years In bed at one time OF his life
and who, it is alleged began another
seven years several months ago, will not
be able to complete the novel undertake
ing. His neighbors are thrifty sort of
people and couldn't see why an able.
bodied man like John should spend be ven
years in bed Accordingly he was bun
died up Yesterday end taken to Farm
hurst. Bartholomew and his wife re-
belled frantically at this action and +
the carriage was leaving State Road the
community was treated to serenade.
There is general sympathy for the &C
centric mans family, all Of whom are
highly respected.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24

nell on October I, for the entire gate
receipts. Mcconnell will weigh 1856
pounds and Russell 140.
Fully 400 people stood on the school
campus on Saturday night at the Prohibi.
tion rally. The League Glee Club. Of
Wilmington was one Of the drawing
cards and one piece Il sang entitled
"The Two Ballots, was sure winner
Professor. Knapp presided Addresses
were made by Rev o g. Buddington,
Rev. William l. White, W. w Bullock,
l.. W. Brosius and j. r King. Mr.
Buddington declared that it WAS not the
mans clothes or wages at Issue with
them. IL was the man.
The NJ. Il Sunday School Association
will hold its regular monthly meeting
this evening
The social department OF the Epworth
League will hold an Autograph social, &"
for the members of the league at the "a.
4 parsonage TO morrow evening.
At the M r Church next Sunday
evening Presiding Elder l. E Barrett
will preach The quarterly love feast
will be held at 30 p m.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Nnten rrnm nnrnr

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, Sept "a A meeting will be
held this evening ia the lecture room of
he NJ e Church here, at which time a
Mr.. Devine will deliver lecture on Uni
versity Extension 1t is proposed to
awaken a deeper interest and desire
along this line Of work among the peo-
pie o Dover
The three superintendents Of public
schools OF this state have decided to hold
state institute in the Opera House
beginning on Tuesday October 0 and
continuing till the 18th. Great prepare
tions are being made aud the institute
promises to be one Of the most interest
ing ard helpful ever held in the state.
The evening entertainments also prom
ise to be grand affairs
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
THE MANHATTAN INJUNCTION

Chancellor woloott Hears Amdavits and
Argument on tn, Rule 1o-say.
Chancellor Wolcott beard afiidavits
and argument in the Injunction case Of
Miss Sallie Bradford, et al, VS.. George
a. and K Clarence Hollis, proprieters OF
the Manhattan Steam Laundry, this
morning The hearing was on rule 10
show cause why an injunction should d
not be granted on the ground that the
SCOT and dirt from the place makes it q
nuisance. The comp plainants were
represented by Levi O. Bird and Andrew
E. Ssnborn Ex-Attorney- General John
Biggs represented the respondents.
The hearing was not concluded when
recess was taken
J. Frank Biggs was authorized TO pay
into court the balance Of reeognizance
entered into by him
A renewed order OF sale was granted in
the matter Of the sale Of tie real estate
Of Owen G. Crowley.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
MAJ FoRM A BIG SOCIETY,".

Members of Several Old Singing Bands,
Including the Tuesday Club Reporte d
to BE Interested.
AS a result of the apathy ia the
Tuesday Clubs ranks and the lack of q
quorum at the annual meeting ia
Howard yle's studio recently, aud as
result of an absence Of enthusiasm
among the membership Of the Ferd
Fullmsr Male Chorus, an attempt will
be made TO night to form new society
on large scale. For that purpose
meeting will be held tonight ia the
rooms of the Builders Exchange shd al
ready large attendance has been as
sured.
1t is said that q majority Of the mem
bership of both organiz atoms has advo
Gated this project and should an organi-
zation be effected TO night the
society will get to work ct once on some
fine music, mixing popular compositions
with those of the old writer's, and work
ing up some splendid programs.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
A coWARplY sHOT.
Bryant Fired at Man Ia Knew to 10 IN
armed.

Bryant Fired at a Man Ia Knew to 10 IN
armed.
TEXARKAyA. Ark, Sept. 2f-G i.
Bryant president Of tho Tcxarkana Inter
state Normal and business college, shot
and fatally wounded Professor George Il.
Ellis. Bryant saw Ellis sitting at Rag
lan's book store and said Come down
20 the Cosmopolitan House. l want TO
talk to you and show you somo letters
Ellis accompanied him, and when they
arrived nc the house Bryant proposed to
20 outside the city limits and settle their
differences by a fist fight This invita-
tion was also accepted They pulled of
their coats and laid them down prepara-
tory to the encounter. Ellis then return
ed his bnok to Bryant and said, Sec.
am unarmed. But as he turned around
again Bryant said, Il am armed and am
going to shoot you.
Ellis then said, "You are a coward 70
talk of shooting
Then Bryant leveled the pistol and fred.
The bullet struck Ellis an inch above the
nipple and passed out at the back.
Bryant escaped after the shooting, but
was captured near his home two hours
later and was brought to town.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
MlppLeTowN AEfARs.
Funeral of DIR. william N. HamiIto
other Notes OF Interest.

Funeral OF DR. william N. Hamilton.
other Notes OF Interest
special Correspondence Evening Journal.
MIDDLErowN. Del Sept "a The
funeral OF the late Dr. William N. Ham
ilton, which took ploce at his residence
at Odessa, at 30, Saturday afternoon
drew together large assemblage OF
representative public men The services
were Of the simplest character and were
conducted by Rev. Francis H. Moore
pastor of the Forest Pres byterian
Church, of Mlddletown, assisted by
Rev r. Watkins, OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, Of Odessa Mr.
Watkins WAS a life long friend Of the
deceased, who was consistent member
of that church.
The interment was made In old
Drawers Cemetery near the town Of
Odessa Among those who attended were
Hon. George v Massey, Dr. Edward
Cullen, DR. Cowgirl, Preston Lea. Edward
Warner, DR. Frank Bslville, Philip J
Craven, DR. Woods. John Higgins, Dr. l..
S Vallsndlngham, Edward Reynolds, DR..
T. h. Gilpin, DR.. Mckay, ex Governor
John r. Cochran and Dr. J. Cowgirl, a
distinguished citizen OF Tampa, Fla.
The family aud household goods Of
George Davis, who, lived on West Green
street, while here, suddenly left tow
the other night, going TO parts unknown
As they cleared out Of town nby tue
light OF the moon" and alio rather
hastily, it is surmised that some unsus-
pecting landlord was Left ia the lurch
for his rent
1900 baskets Of tomatoes we're hauled
TO the Middletown cannery on Saturday,
Harry jones has purea. SD the
property, including the double dwelling.
house occupied by Corbit Jones R5d
George Pinder which WAS recently pur
ctaied By Mrs Carrie Smith OF Ocean
Grove, n. J.
Rev. j. B Beers, late rector or 81.
Aune's Protestant Episcopal Church,
preached in the Methodist Church
yesterday morning
Electric Carpet Cleaning Works,
Phone 72l, 400 Orange street. Nc
charge for taking up carpets. Conway
& Reinhart, managers.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Incidents of the Day.

Yesterday morning the 6 o'clock north.
bound freight train struck the Imported
watch dog Of j. s Goodwin, opposite the
railroad station. It struck the animal
twice, cutting it into three pieces.
John. a A Year-old son OF James aud
Sallie Bennett, died on Friday, makipg
the third death in Mr. Benefits family
in as many months. This little fellows
remains were inferred in the M 4.
Churcnyard yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins preached a
fine sermon in the NJ. E Church last
night in which he lauded the American
government and its institutions. The
newspapers, public schools, legitimate
insurance associations, high class secret
societies, many large corporations, and
church advantages were invaluable and
not half appreciated by this doubly-
blessed people.
George Russell, the clever colored
lightweight, went into training TO day
for 2O-round contest with Ed. McCon
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
raIvr.

DONAHOE. in this city. on the 18th in
stant, Charles R., son Of Thomas and Rosanna
Donahoe, aged Is months.
GlBBONS.- Suddenly, on September %,
Catherine, relicG Of the late John Gibbons.
PETERS In this city, on the 18th instant,
John f. j. w Peters.
RICE.-In this city. on the 18th instant,
Anna r., wife Of Courtlapd Rice, aged "A
years
RNAN.-In this city, on September Is, 1894,
Theresa Ryan, aged Ia months
sCHWATKA.-In this city, on the 18th in
stQnt. at No. llOj Columbia avenue, Richard
Schwatka, aged A ears.
SHULt.- this city on the 18th instant,
Rachel NJ. Shull, aged 80 years.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Ambassador Bayard is indignant.

Ambassador Ba ard Is indignant over
a story printed in New York, to the
effect that a political deal has been made
by which be IS to return to the Senate
and Willard Salisbury to succeed him
OF the Court of ST James, Gays a London
dispatch THE ambassador says the
report is not worth denying He is
going to America on October 6, and will
be back at his post here the latter part
ofsNovember Regarding the inadequate
provision made by the United States for
its representatives abroad, he says be
will express himself strongly when his
term expires. He advocates government
purchase or erection Of suitable em.
bassy in London.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24

student OF nervous diseases, and author
of many noted treatises on the latter subject,
long since realized the truth of the first
statement, and his Restorative Nerylne
In curing all diseases arising from derange-
ment Of the nervous. system. IS wonder
full, as the thousands OF unsolicited testimo-
mails in possession OF the company manufac-
turing the remedy amply prove.
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervne Is a reliable
remedy for all nervous diseases such as
headache, nervous debility. prostration,
sleeplessness dizziness hysteria, sexual de-
bility, st. Vitus dance, epilepsy, etc. 1t is
sold by all druggists on a positive guarantee.
or sent direct by the DR.. Miles Medical Co.,
Elkhart, Ind, on receipt OF price, 81 per bot
tie, SIX bottles for 50, express prepaid.
Restorative Nervine positively cOntainE no
opiates or dangerous drugs,
For sale By Druggists everywhere
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
poLITIcs ANp THg puLpIrs
Is it Right for a Preacher to Go on
the Political Stump?


there was a lively session of the
Ministerial Union at Association Hall
this morning Rev Francis 3 Short
made an opening address, presenting the
following question Of the day:
Is it liz ht for a minister OF the gospel
0 take the stump in favor Of his
tolitical belief?'
Mr.. Short arguedg that5 it was de
cidedly wrong and was panied to see his
fellow ministers here mingle in the
affairs Of the present campaign, which
promised to be such bitter one in Della
ware. Politics, he said, were too rotten
for fny clergyman to enter into
All the other ministers sided against
Brother Short and claimed that II there
was any rottenness. every minister
should get to work at house cleaning.
The question was discussed Aoy by
Messrs Swsriz Collins, Howard, Quiz 2
aud Hanna, who claimed that a clergy
man when convinced that his political
party advanced some great moral re
form, had perfect right.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Use IL IN Time.

Caiarih starts in the nasal passages, affect
ing eyes, ears ana throat. and is in fact, the
great enemy OF the mucous membrane. Ne
elected colds IN the head almost invariably
precede Catarrh. causing an excessive flow ol
mucous, and II the mucous discharge become,
interrupted the disagreeable results OF catsrrf
will follow. such as bad breath. severe pair
across forehead and about the eyes. a roarir I
and buzzing sound in the ears aud oftenti ne,
a very offensive discharge. Ely's Cream Bslu
Is the acknowledged cure for these troubles.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Al OH Iaden shlp on Flre.

BROOKLYN, Sept 2I-Shortly before
midnight last night the iron ship Gleness-
lin, lying at Watson's stores, Brooklyn,
with 60 600 cases of kerosene oil on board,
was discovered to be on fire An investi-
cation showed that the oil in tho hold
was on fire, and within short time the
antire inside Of the vessel was in flames.
1t is thought that it will be total loss.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
soldiers, Homo AnnIr..

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Sept 24.-The
official investigation of the Iowa Soldiers
home affairs has been concluded. At a
meeting of the full board Of commission
ors Colonel John Koatley turned over all
his funds for which he is responsible and
rendered his resignation as oommandant
IL was necepted.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Am oman nnnse nnrnod.

ERIE, Pa, Sept 24-The Park Opera
House here was destroyed by fire. Short
ly after the flames were discovered the
rear wall Of the stage collapsed, Threaten
ing 200 people with death Fortunately
only slight burns and bruises were inflict-
cd on those caught by the debris. The
opera house was valued at $40, 0OO
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
The NIahaify Property Sold.

Henry Q. Mahafy, administrator Of
his mother, Mary Mahaffy, sold her real
estate at the Court House this morning.
The five frame dwellings on the essterly
side Of King street, to J. Frank White
for 81, 150. Two three story brick houses
on the northerly side Of Tenth street
near Washington were bonght by VIII.
lam ID. Hawkins for SC 250
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
Real Ifstate Transfers Reeorded

The transfers Of the following prop
critics were recorded with Registry
Clerk Mahlon Belts this morning
Patrick Fahey to Millird 7. Poole,
property on the north side of
Seventh street. east of Church street
same to same, property on east
Harrison street between Fourth and
Fifth street; same to same, property
corner of Seventh and Church street.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
sunday Id KInrswood.

There WAS an increased attendance of
fourty six scholars at Kingswood
NJ. f Sunday school yesterday
John w Smiths willing Workers"
won the banner. In the evening the
revival service was auspiciously begun,
there being nins penitents and seven
converts
Evening journal., 1894-09-24

The so-called Peoples Party has de-.
cided to have an organ to be called the
Reformer. Gubernatorial candidate
Alexander Fulton and ] u. Rollo will
be the editors, George A Morris business
manager, and John p. Edwards, Ernest
Martin, George L Morris, L T. Klett
and William A. Kelley directors.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
neath Record of a nar

Tha following deaths re re
rortsd TO Registrar Colquhoun this
morning: William Pyle, aged
40 years, blood poison; William
Il. Steinrock. 55 years, killed by train
at Holly Oak; Catherine Gibbons, "A
years, cardiac hyperliophy.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
STRIKERS MAY WIN.
The Clothing Manufacturers In Boston Be
gin to Weaken.

Boston, sept 24.-The executive coun-
Gil of the striking garment makers held an
all day meeting sunday. During the time
81 contractors appeared before them ready
60 sign agreements, but they were denied
Oh the ground that an agreement signed
on sunday would not be legal. They are
expected 20 sign today
Several OF the largest manufacturers
have instructed their contractors to pay
the rate demanded by the strikers, and II
Is now confidently expected that tho strike
viii end by Wednesday in a complete vic
tory for tho employees
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
WILL WEAR TROUSERS.
One Hundred Woman surragists 20 TAX,
Topeka by Storm.

Topeka by storm.
TOPEKA, Sept. 24.-About 100 of the
suffrage women of Topeka will come out
in reformed dress. They have entered
into an agreement which DR.. Eva Harding
and DR.. Agnes Haviland say is to be re-
duced to writing.
This agreement describes the costume.
1t is to consist of Turkish trousers cover
cd by a skirt reaching to the fold, close
OF loose waist, as the wearer may prefer,
and cloth loggings to match the trousers.
1t is the intention Of the Topeka women
TO organize into relief squads, so that a
number Of them may DO on the streets
during the day, and thus the community
viii become familiar with the reform.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
A TROPICAL STORM.
II Threatens to sweep Up the Coast From
Florida To-day.

FIorlda Today.
WASHINGTON, Sept 2A-The weather
bureau officials are Watching closely the
progress Of the tropical storm that appears
to bo moving toward the Atlantic coast
from the West Indies.
Last night it appeared TO be about 800
miles southeast Of Key West and was
moving nearly northwesterly. The Off
cials bolieye that the storm win be quito
severe on the coast OF Florida, but they
cannot tell yet what its efIecu may be
farther north.
Special warnings Of the approaching gale
have been sent to the postmasters of Flor
ida, and notices issued that IL is not safo
for vessels TO leave port from places on the
gulf coast from Galveston cast TO Koy
West and on the Atlantic coast from New
York southwnrd.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
NOTES FROM OVER THE RIVER.
Twenty -four PenDsRrovlaDs Have Become
Full-iiedged Christians

Rev. d. w. G. MeIntire, pastor Of En-
manuel Methodist Episcopal Church. OF
Pennsgrove, has received twenty-foul
probationeis into full membership, th,
result Of last winters revival.
The Pennsgrove Women's Christian
Temperance Union has elected new offie
ers for the year, as follo VS. President
Mrs. Hannah Torton; vice-p presidents
Mrs. Tillie Springer, Mrs. Anna Halter
Mrs Matte Crowpton, Mrs Kate Fenni
more, Mrs. Catharine Hughes. Mrs A
Mclntire, Miss Essie Straughen and Mrs
@ g Lawrence; corresponding secretary
Mrs. Belle Shourds; recording secretary
Miss Nina smith; treasurer, Mrs Sarah
Barker.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24

The candidates and number Of other
prominent Democrats viii 60 TO Newark
to morrow evening to participate in the
reception which will be held at the Deer
Park Hotel. They will leave Delaware
avenue station at 1856 aud return at II
o'clock
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
nnlrnrInn Election..

SOFIA, Sept "a. Elections were held
throughout Bulgaria for members OF the
sobranie, and returns thus far received
show that none Of tho candidates opposed
to the government has been elected
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
VIII Ln.a His Eve.

At Delaware Hospital this afternoon
John McCray, blacksmith In the
employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will have his eve removed. He
got steel silver in it few days ago.
Evening journal., 1894-09-24
visited bismarck.

BERLIN, Sept. 24-Fifteen hundred la
dies and gentlemen from west Prussia
visited Prince Bismarck at Narzin. The
ex.chancellor made long speech to his
visitors, in which he dwelt upon the Polish
question.