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The advocate., 1894-03-28
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN LABOR.

1t is q fundamental doctrine Of the
republican party that its tariff sys-
tenn protects the American laborer
from the competition of "the pauper
labor of Europe" The Capital,
speaking Of this subject in its issue
of March Is, made this special claim.
Declaring its sympathy for, and deep
interest in the American working
men, it said:
We have shown this by supporting tariff
that projects the wage. Garner from the free
competition of the wretched laborers Of
Europe.
We have insisted and still insist
that the tariff is no protection what
ever to the American lsborer. The
tariff affords a protected market in
which the manufacturer sells his pro-
duct, but it does not afford q pro-
tected market in which the laborer
may sell his labor. Every day fur
nishes proof of this fact, and we need
not go outside of the columns of the
Capital itself to find this proof. In
the telegraphic columns of its issue
of March q we find the following
dispatch:
ALTOONA, Pa, March 2o.-A mob of 300
men and boys went out to the edge Of the
city to-day where seventy. five Italian labor
ers were at work, and with sticks, stones
and pistols drove them into the wood. One
Of the Italians was severely wounded in the
neck by bullet; another was so badly
beaten that he may die, and several others
were severely hurt.
The men attacked were brought here by
q Philadelphia contractor and put 10 work
on new electric railway TO be built from
this city of BsllWood. The rate Of wages
agreed upon was 70 cents a day. Local Ia
bcgess 70 the number OK fifty or more
The advocate., 1894-03-28

one, you can do this. We will make you a
special clubbing rate for this purpose Of 25
cents per year.
In return we will give your paper free as a
premium with the Daily -, allowing
you 81 for your subscription.
This proposition looks very fair on
the face of 1t. We would get a
full dollar for our paper when sub
scribed for through the other Office,
and we would get the other paper
for rs cents when the subscription
came through this Office; and if we
could get the subscribers of the
other papers to read ours in exchange
for our subscribers reading the other
we would willingly advertise the COM
binatlon. Bat IN practice the thing
wouldn't work that way. We would
undoubtedly get many subscribers
for the ''two papers at the price OF
one" through this Office, but those we
would receive through the other of
fee would be about as scarce as hens
teeth. There are two reasons for
this. Populists are more liberal than
the adherents of the old parties and
are not sfr@d to read anything; and
if they can get two papers for the
price of one they will take them. On
the other hand, very few republicans
can be induced to read Populist pa
per, even if it is given to them. They
are afraid they might learn some
thing. On the whole, therefore, we
do not believe it good policy to ad-
vertise these papers, or to be instru-
mental in extending their circulation.
We believe it would be advantageous
to the Peoples party if all of our re-
form editors could see this matter in
the same light. We get no encour-
agement from the other fellows. Let
them get none from us.
The advocate., 1894-03-28
CHEAP LITERATURE.

One of the potent forces with
which the Peoples party has to con-
tend is the cheap literature of the
opposite parties. The great daily
newspapers are able to make up a
weekly edition without any expense
for composition, by simply using the
matter put in type for the daily from
day to day, and without cost save for
paper and press work. This they
send into country precincts at the
insignificant price of 25 cents per
year. They make their profit from
the dsilies and from the advertising,
and if they need any additional en-
couragement it comes from the mo-
nopolies and combines whose inter-
ests they support. Thousands of
people subscribe for these papers be-
cause they are cheap, and thousands
of Populists take them for this rea-
son who do not take any Populist
paper whatever. OF course no Popu-
list paper can compete with such
prices. Our papers are all weeklies
and the composition alone would
place the actual cost much above the
price of the oldparty weeklies. People
take them, as before stated, because
they are cheap, and to get the news,
and as they are read from week to
week by thousands of people who
never see any other side of public
question, it is useless to disguise the
fact that their influence is one of the
worst against which we have to con-
tend.
In this connection it is we'll for
Populist editors to consider another
question which has received much at
tention at different times, and that is
the question of advertising and club
bing with these papers. We have
proposition from one Of them now
before us which is as follows:
Do you want TO push your circulation by
Offering q special induoement 10 paid up
new subscribers and renewsls9 By giving
the Weekly - free as q premium with
your paper, both papers for the price Of
The advocate., 1894-03-28
THE LOW PRICE OF WHEAT.

duction ls the cause OF the low price
Of wheat, and now has only the cour-
age to reproduce the stale sayings of
others who hold to the same erro-
eous ideas. In it's issue Of March 81
il reproduces an article from "Clark's
Horse Review" seeking to confirm the
OverproduCtion theory, notwithstand-
ing every proposition therein laid
down has been met and exploded, and
the fact made clear that there can be
no overproduction so long as the
wants of the people are satisfied.
The Capital itself, in one of its ar
ticles upon this subject, lnsdvert-
antly suggested the true remedy for
the low price of wheat; and if it had
the good sense ena~the hon esty to
stand by Che truth then stated and
endeav5lSto bring about that remedy
IemiRht be the instrument Of good
instead OF evil. The remedy is to SO.
cure to every idle person remunera-
tive employment so that all may be
able to purchase the necesssries of
life. This done aud there will be no
trouble about the price Of wh eat or
any other useful commodity.
The Capital claims that it is favor
ing such a condition by favoring a |
protective tariff. This we have shown |
to be an error. A tariff is no protec-
tion to labor, and never gave an idle
man employment. The key to the
situation may be found in the fact
that labor-ssving machine, which is
now managed very likely by woman
or a child, is doing the work of
large number of men, and the men
have been driven into enforced idle
ness. When that lsbor-ssving ma
chine was invented a wrong policy |
was pursued in its use Let us sup
pose that the machine was capable of
dong the work of ten men. The ten
men who were formerly required to
do that work should have been per-
mitted to do it still-each one work.
ing one-tenth of the time that he
worked before, and still receiving the
same pay. He would thus have been
enabled to continue the purchase of
other products of labor for himself
and family, and would have had the
balance Of his time for study and for
recreation; and these are among the
essentials of human life In fact life
is worth little without them.
But it will be objected that under
such q system the products of ma
chine manufacture would never have
been chespened. We would be pay.
ing the same price now for every
thing that we paid for handmade
goods. Very likely; and which would
be the better for all the people, that
every person should be employed and
thereby enabled to purchase and en-
joy the products of the labor of all
other persons, or that millions should
be idle and starving as they are to-
day, and that every industry in the
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01

but from Its nature IL forms one of the most
valuable factors in the business interests Of
the place. Mr.. Clarke established this bust
"Old Bradford Drug Store" which is cen
trally located and most admirably adapted to
the business of drug store. Mr.. Clarke car
ries fine stock of pure, fresh drugs, chemi-
Gals, all the proprietary medicines of standard
reputation, fancy and toilet articles, druggists
sundries and physicians supplies. He has a
well developed trade in compromising physi-
clans prescriptions and family recipes, which
receive the utmost care and are compounded
in a thoroughly reliable manner. The store
ranks among the foremost for the purity of
its drugs and the accuracy with which they
are dispensed. In addition to his large and
choice stock of drugs and fancy goods Mr..
Clarke carries one of the largest stocks of
paints, oils and painters materials in Orange
county. Paints, in fact, are specially, and
the observation-disclosures paints, which are
known to be the best on the market, are al
ways in stock. This is the only store in this
section handling that brand. From the fact
that Mr.. Clarke is Il practical pharmacist of
long experience and has been resident of
Bradford 36 years formerly carrying on the
painting business extensively he is enabled
to control an extra large patronage. He was
the first village treasurer, holding the office
two years, and has been justice of the peace.
He Is native of Brantree, VT, is promi-
nent member Of the Masonic fraternity, and
socially as well as in business is regarded as
one of Bradford's leading citizens.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01

enterprsing. We refer with pleasure to the
neat and cheerful store of Mr.. A. Osborne,
located in one of the magnificent salesrooms
of the Stevens block. Mr. Osborne has been
engaged in business in Bradford since 1876,
and hence is one of the oldest continuous mer-
chants of the town. He occupied the build
ing where the postoffice now is five years.
and has been doing business on the present
site for 20 years. For the past week the
premises occupied have been receiving new
decorations in the way of paint. and now
presents that clean appearance. which, es-
pecially in a grocery house. is so thoroughly
appreciated by the public in general. Mr.. Os-
borne devotes his special energies towards Civ
ing the people of Bradford first-class gro
Gerry store, and from the appearance of his
stock has admirably succeeded. The stock
embraces everything in the line of choice sta
Pile and fancy groceries. including the very
purest of fresh new crop Young Hyson. Gun
powder, Souchong, 0olong. Imperial, English
breakfast, Japan and other teas; choice
Mocha. Java and Rio cofiees. coccas. choco-
lates and spices select brands Of canned goods,
table delicacies, sauces. reshe>. condiments.
foreign and domestic fruits; sugars. syrupS.
best family flour this j. speciality. cereal
and farinaceous foods; cheese, fresh eggs.
pure leaf lard. garden and farm produce and
provisions. best brands of cigars. smoking and
chewing tobaccos. bakers and laundry sup
plies. pals. brOoms and kindred supplies. etc.
The goods sold here are well known for their
purity. all round excellence and uniform
quality, while the very lowest prices are quot
ed and customers know that nothing inferior
or atlulteratcd will DE sold to them. Order.
~ stem ard cleanliness are strictly observed.
and polite service is accorded 60 patrons. Mr..
Osborne has been agent for the American Ex-
press Co. for - years and the office i now
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
BRADFORD MILLING co.
One of Bradf0rd's Old and Picturesque
Landmarks.

A review of the business and manufacture
ing interests of Bradford would be by no
means complete without some mention of the
very old and familiar grist mill now operated
by the Bradford Milling Co. 1t is large
three-story brick structure standing on the
banks of that lovely stream which furnishes
the village its splendid water power. and was
erected in the year 1S47 by Ashel Low, de-
ceased. In 1854 the property was transferred
to &. w. Prichard 4 Co., with j. B. Pickett
as manager. Subsequently the firm was
changed to Pickett ~ Co., and Mr.. Pickett
continued as manager until the property was
again sold in 1891 to Craig & Hooker. The
firm of Stevens 81 Clark purchased the inter-
ests of Mr. Hooker in 1899, which resulted in
the formation of the present company in
April, 1893. The individual members of the
firm as it stands today are Messrs. c. r. Craig
and G. Il. Clark. The business of this COM
pany has increased from year to year until it
now reaches a large volume. The mill con-
tains three run OF stone operated by water
power, and is in constant operation on GUS
tom work and grinding merchant grain. The
principal business consists of the purchase,
sale and grinding of all kinds of grain and
mill feed and they handle annually 70 cars of
grain. Mr.. Craig, the senior proprietor, is a
long experienced and expert miller, having
been connected with this mill % years. He
is native by birth of Topsham, VT, and few
men are better known in this locality. Mr..
Clark is the well known managing member of
the firm of Stevens & Clark.
n r.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
Lost Her Hand, But Saved Her Life.

Mrs. Edward Myers of Athens, N. Y, had
been treated for months in the usual way for
erysipelas, without benefit. Her hand had be-
come a mass of purified flesh, the blood so
poisoned that her life was despared of. At
vorte Remedy. DR.. Kennedy found it i'm
possible to save her hand, SO he amputated the
same, then gave her Favorite Remedy which
prove the poisonous disease out of her system,
cleansed the blood, thus saving her life.
Had Fayorite Remedy been used earlier in
the development of erysipelas, Mrs. Myers
would have saved her hand. The worst cases
of eczema, salt rheum and scrofula, yield to
favorite remedy. 1t is endorsed and pre-
scribed by the medical profession.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01

trimmings, in all the latest, richest and most
popular styles. From the elegant variety of
pushes and velvets, a lady may select what
ever she most desires for her new opera or
street bonnet. She can have the material cut
off, select her trimmings, and depart with the
positive knowledge that at the time specified,
be it two hours or two days hence, the bonnet
will be delivered to her perfect satisfaction.
Frames for bonnets and hats, as well as the
felt, straw, velvet and silk hats and bonnets
all ready for use, seem to be here in sufficient
numbers to chat and bonnet" all Eastern
Vermont. 1T is certain that the ladies: of
Bradford have no occasion to send to the city
to secure the latest styles or good bargains, as
Miss Rowell is in constant receipt of the lat
est changes in fashions, and her prices are
very low and attractive. Miss Rowell is her.
self an experienced trimmer, but also en-
ploys an assistant. She also carries a very
choice stock of ladies' and chidren's fine shoes
which. from the excellent taste exercised in
the selection of the latest styles and best quail
tiles, is receiving the patronage of a large
class of Bradford's best people. Miss Rowel
is pleasant and accommodating in all her
dealings with the public and possesses all the
true commercial aptness of the New Eng
lander.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
YOUR PALATE IS
YOUR ST0MACH'S CONSCIENCE.
Fats, Oils and Grease make thin
people thinner.

Thin people are thin because the food they eat
doesn't make them fat. Reasons: wrong food;
right food ill-digested.
Fats oils and grease will not make anybody
fat. They keep fat person fat, but they make
thin people grow thinner. The reason is because
they are indigestible. The thin person finds it
hard to digest his food. Fatty food makes it
harder still for him.
Doctors forbid dyspeptics food cooked in
grease. yet they will prescribe full dose of cod
liver oil three times day, The best doctors
know that cod liver oil IL just indigestible as
any other oil or grease. They prescribe Pasko-
Ia, Pre-Digested food, instead.
Have YOU ever noticed that almost without
ception thin, pale, dyspeptic, anemic people
have an aversion to fatY That is proof enough
that il Is bad for them.
Your palate Is your stomach's conscience.
Your stomach knows what Is good for YOU.
starch food is the food need the most Of.
Starch food makes US fat. Pre- Digested starch
food will make Us fat when ordinary starch food
won't. Paskola Is a pre-digested starch food
IL agrees with the weakest stomach. Ii helps
the weak stomach to digest other food. II Is fat
tening and invigorating.
Nothing but starch food will ever make You
fat The starch food that will make you fattest
il PaskOla.
MIR. NJ. Leonard of Biddeford. Ne. saws: Il
have derived more benefit from two thirds OF
bottle Of .Paskola' than from an the medicine
have used In the past six months"
Write for descriptive pamphlet 10
The Pre- Digested Food CO., 30 Reade St. New
York
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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
THE UNITED OPINION.
Bra dfOrd's Wide-Awake and Enterprise
ing NeWsDaUer.

ing Newspaper.
Among other things Bradford is fortunate
in possessing first class, wide awake and en-
terprising local newspaper. All villages of
its population possess printing offices but
they are few and very far between that equal
that of the United Opinion, of which Harry
Il. Parker Is proprietor and manager. The
Opinion block was erected by Mr.. Parker
only a few years ago, Is one of Bradford's
handsome business structures, most substan-
italy built, two stories high in front and five
in the rear. Its interior Is model in arrange
ment or SO nearly so that there is no better
arranged printing Office in Vermont The
richly furnished editorial and business offices
are found Oh the first floor, while the large
composing rooms, press rooms, stock rooms
and engine room are located on the floors be-
low and excellently lighted The power for
operating the presses is furnished by steam
while the building is also heated throughout
by steam and lighted by electricity. Mr..
Parker owns the only electric dynamo in the
village. The Opinion is six column quarto
in size, printed nicely and kept always brim
full of interesting locals and important gen.
eral news. 1t is true beyond doubt that the
Opinion is one of the most successful Of Ver-
mont's local newspapers and has gained that
reputation since Mr.. Parker came to Brad
ford in 1881 and consolidated the then exist
ing publications. At first Mr.. Parker con-
Quoted the paper in what is known as the
Bliss building, remaining there until the bust
ness Outgrew its quarters, which resulted in
the erection in 1888 of the block of which we
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
STEARNS a. JONES
General Insurance Agency Second
Floor Union Block.

rlOOE Union bIOCks
The general insurance agency of Stearns &
Jones, the individual members of which firm
are Messrs. j. c. Stearns and C. Jones, is one
of the most important in respect to business
| transacted within radius of many miles. 1t
was originally established in 1867, and on the
first day of next September will have been
operated by this firm % years, which is some
thing very unusual in the history of any bust
ness. In fact when we consider that one men,
Der of the firm is Democrat and the other a
Republican,it is surprising that they didn't dis
solve partnership long ago. But that has
nothing to do with the business of the con-
Germ. Stearns ~ Jones represent the best in
surance companies in the world. For in
stance: the AItna Insurance Co., of North
America, Royal, Northern, Phoenix of Hart
foed, First National of Worcester, Granite
State of Portsmouth, Vermont Mutual, Union
Mutual, the National Life Insurance Co., etc.
Those who are familiar with insurance know
that these companies represent the cream of
the insurance world, and these companies
have no better representatives anywhere than
the firm of Stearns & Jones. Mai. Stearns is q
native by birth of Chelsea, VT, and came to
Bradford when nine years of age. For num-
Der of years he has been quite prominent in
the political world, and at different periods
has held the positions of assessor and collect
or Of internal revenue. He is now on the
" Anteitem Board whose duty consists in To-
eating the lines of battle of the famous An
tietam battle-ground. Mr.. Jones was born in
Tunbridge, VT, and began his business career
as a clerk in store in Chelsea, where he re-
manned eight years. Subsequently he Travelled
seven years with a four-horse team selling
Yankee notions. He came to Bradford in
1869 and formed the present business partner
ship. Since that time he has been one of
Bradfords foremost business men. He was
the second president of the village, serving in
1892, and was one of the trustees of the first
village board.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
VERMONT PEOPLE.

Tracy Jeffords, assistant district attorney OF
Washington, ID C., is to be the alumni orator al
the coming commencement of Goddard sem
mary.
Hon Senaea Haselton will probably start for
Caracas about the middle of next month to as
sumo his duties as envoy extraordinary and
p enipotentiary to Venezuela.
RE Lewis, of st. Johnsbury, secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A., will begin his duties as college state
secretary for association work in Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island September /.
Ex-senator George + Edmunds, will be New
port, II. L.. cottager this season, having rented a
cOttge there.
The president Friday, nominated Emory s.
Harris of Bennington to be United States mar.
shall for Vermont.