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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29

but on Saturday, 1t Is supposed, ne tooK
q fresh cold and relapse followed,
which developed into pneumonia. The
disease advanced rapidly against all the
efforts of his physicians to arrest its
progress, and ended in death at few
minutes after one o'clock on Tuesday
morning.
Secretary Gresham was sixty-three
years old in March. A lawyer and a
member of the Indiana legislature in
1860, he enlisted in the military service
of the country at the outbreak of the
War of the Rebellion, and was ad-
vanced from the Office of lieutenant
colonel of an Indiana regiment, to
which he had been elected, to that OF
brevet major-general of volunteers in
the spring of 1865. He served under
Grant at Vicksburg and under Sherman
at Atlanta. He was appointed United
States district judge for Indiana in 1869.
He was postmaster-gen until 1884
under President Arthur, and in the
latter year was made secretary of the
treasury on the death of Secretary Fol-
ger. In the seventh judicial district
of the United States, to which President
Arthur appointed him, he earned fame
for the independence and uprightness
of his course in certain corporation
cases, and he was popularity considered
as a presidential candidate in 1888.
His political opinions had, however,
been changing, and when the republi-
can national convention assembled he
received but little support. The popu-
lar understanding of his change of be-
lief in matters of national policy led to
his nomination for the presidency by
the populists in 1892, tender which he
declined; but President Cleveland ap.
pointed him secretary of state in March,
1898, the office which he was holding
at the time of his death.
The secretary of state deals chiefly
with the foreign affairs of the nation,
and Secretary Gresham's management
of this department of the government
has been severely criticised by the
members of the party TO which he had
allied himself, as well as by his old po-
litical associates. No one questioned
his integrity or the sincerity of his
purpose; but many of his official acts,
particularly in Hawaiian affairs, were
repugnant to the feelings of very
large body of the American people,
without distinction of politics. A good
soldier, patriotic citizen, an upright
judge, an official doing his duty as he
saw it, men will give him the need of
praise and the tribute of honor these
high qualities should ever bring their
possessor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29
A Few Things.

Sheep slaughtered by millions, be-
cause wool has been made free; the
price of beef advancing; Portland
(Oregon) syndicate buying three thou
sand horses with an intention to intro
duce horse meat to American consHm-
ers; Edward Atkinson running about
the country giving demonstrations of
methods of preparing fifteen cent din
ners and recommending to poor people
the use of shin beef and oleomargarine;
women doing mems work in the tim
plate mills in western Pennsylvania;
foreigners leaving the country as fast
as others come in, and the treasury of
the United States unable to stand by
itself, but propped up by British bank
ers-these things indicate what we
have come to and foreshadow what we
are coming to under the domination of
American affairs by British ideas
The Manufacturer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29

the national capitol clean. The su.
preme court has supplemented the work
of the people by the application of
powerful disinfectant, and the national
fabric has been put in as wholesome
condition as possible till the great
"house- cleaning" of 1896 shall sweeten
all its precincts. The contemporaries
"formula" is very stale buncombe and
a matter of derision. The people north
of Mason and Dixon's line have de-
clared in unmistakable terms that for
any job of political house-cleaning,
state or national, no democrat need
apply.
But the Reformer does not always
belle it's title. The paper is conducted
with vigor and ability, and the WATCH
MAN remembers with pleasure that it
has sometimes worked with the con-
temporary for the accomplishment of
important reforms. 1t recalls with re-
greet other occasions when the Reformer
has forborne to turn on the hose till
the opportune moment for "house-
cleaning had passed. At the elections
of 1880 and 1890, for example, and
during the sessions of the legislature
for those years, the contemporaries
voice, if we remember correctly, was
silent on this important question Of
change in the state constitution, though
it was rampant in matters of petty par
tisan politics. This was true, also, we
grieve to say, of the republican press
and editors generally, some of whom
have just walked up to the idea of
amending the constitution at important
points to conform it to changed condi-
tons, and regard the idea as an entirely
new and original one. When the OPP
portunity to fight for it was on, they
were silent as the grave. Now that it
is past, or is several years ahead, they
are boisterous to embrace it. So has il
been with scores of other important
matters. What is needed, on the part
of the state press, TO pass important
laws, or secure desirable changes in
the constitution, is united, continuous,
seasonable discussion. These are not
questions of party politics or of "house-
cleaning" They are matters of pa
triotic regard for the best interests of
| the state.
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and there is opportunity for clashing OF
these authorities.
Rev. W. r. Davenport has been sum-
moned by Bishop Andrews to attend a ju-
dicial conference at Saratoga Springs this
week. This conference answers to ecclesi-
astical affairs what q supreme court does to
civil affairs the members hearing case on
exceptions sent up
Sc 0eral local granite dealers have within
the past week, examined in detail the de-
sign for the monument to Governor Chit
tenden tn at has been on exhibition in the
directors room Of the Barre National Bank.
Bids for its construction will doubtless be
put in from Barre.
e. j. Gale opened the old Avenue House
last week, and has changed the name to the
"City Hotel" Thorough repairs have been
made and the dining.room has been en-
larged. 1t is evidently Mr.. Gates inten-
ton to keep hotel of which the city need
not be ashamed, and he has started in the
right way to do just that.
George Cassie has full-blood Shetland
pony, born on his farm last week, that is
only twenty. six inches in height, and is in
deed curiosity. While not much larger
than a Cots void lamb, 1t is lively as a
cricket, and its owner is proud of the dis
tinction the colt enjoys OF being the first
Shetland ever born in Barre.
One case to be tried at the June term Of
| Orange county court, that convenes next
week, will be watched with interest by the
Taxpayers of both the city and the town OF
| Barre. The case is docketed Adelberi
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29
Beef and Reciprocity,

The recent worry and fret over the
beef situation could have been settled
in the twinkling of an eye if the reci-
procity feature of the Mckinley law had
been incorporated in our present nom
descript tariff act. 1t was the design
of the friends of reciprocity to apply
this principle SO as to admit free, with
compensating benefits from other
countries, such articles or things as
were not produced by ourselves in sui
ficient quantities for the domestic con-
sumption. Under the Mckinley reel,
procity clause in the act of 1890 the
president could at any time remove the
duty upon any article, and at he same
time, by treaty, enlarge our expectation
of such commodity as the country with
whom the reciprocal relation was es-
tabished should want. In case of the
possible inability of our own cattle
raisers to supply the domestic demand,
the exercise of such powers by the ex-
ecutive, did they exist, would be most
effective, Supplies could be drawn
from Argentina, Mexico and Canada
and for the privilege extended to these
countries privileges would have been
obtained in return.-American Econ.
Omist,
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TOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
Barre

A detailed account of the dedication of
Hedding Church and an accurate descrip-
ton of the edihce may be found on page
three.
Mrs. f. II. Cutting visited in Boston last
week
Several new names have been added to
the Barre Bicycle Club.
George w. Smith has bsen appointed
special Sunday policeman.
Mrs. X. P. Kidder of Burlington visited
W. d. Kidder, her son, last week
The band gave its second concert on the
park last Saturday to another large crowd.
The annual meeting OF the stockholders
of the Barre railroad will be held on Thurs
day.
George Brown Is recuperating from his
recent injuries at his home in Port Henry,
Ny.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday
evening, June II, by Hiawatha Lodge of
Odd Fellows.
The city ordinance in regard to keeping
the pavements clear of loafers will be en-
forced in future.
James Thwing died last Wednesday al
his home in North Barre, aged seventy
years. He was for many years cooper al
Thwingville, and was lifelong resident Of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29
Secretary Gresham Dead,

Walter Quinton Gresham, secretary
of state of the United States, died
early Tuesday morning, the 2Sth in
slant, at Washington.
The secretary had been sick several
weeks, but his case did not excite alarm
until on Monday, when grave fears for
his recovery began to be felt. His dis
ease, it is reported, was pleurisy,
brought on by frequent night visits to
the presidents country home month
ago, when the weather was cold and
raw. He had been improving steadily,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29
Greeting to Our Nations Flag.
BY MRS. W. R. DAVENPORT.

All hail to the flag of our nation
All hail to tue red, white and blue
Our hearts throb with proud exultation
When bearing its colors 80 true.
We love these bright folds that wave DER us
This banner century old,
That brought us to light out of darkness
Through sorrows and dangers untold,
The flag that, when foes pressed upon us
To conquer the cause that was just
Waved high in the smoke Of the battle,
And never once trailed in the dust
The flag for which millions commended;
The flag for which heroes died;
The flag that made one this great nation
All hail to the true and the tried.
Yes, hail to this banner Of ours,
Proud emblem of union and might;
And long may the national colors
Still wave Ger the ramparts of right
Barre, VI, May n, 1895.
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A STRAIGHT denial is given to the current
report that Venezuela has asked the United
States to instruct Ambassador Eustis at
Paris to act as an intermediary in restoring
friendly relations between France and the
South American republic. The Venezuelan
government in view Of the fact that dplo-
matte relations do not exist between itself
aud France, about a month ago requested
Secretary Gresham to permit Ambassador
Eustis to protect Venezuelan interests in
France. This is as far as Venezuela has
gone in the matter beyond distinctly avow-
ing that the expulsion of the French minis.
ter from her shores was because he was per-
sonally unacceptable to Venezuela which
was not intended as an affront to the gov
eminent of France.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-05-29

Willie C. Goodwin is at work in the shoe
shop at Bethel.
Wales Moulton has moved from the f, b.
Stanley place to the house owned by w. C..
Goss.
Fay and Eva Thompson gave " cobweb
party" on Wednesday evening of last
week.
Rev. Ii. f. Forrest delivered a memorial
discourse at the Methodist church at a
union service on Sunday morning.
Arthur Proctor, who has been living on
the place on the West Hill owned by j. H.
Sprague, has gone to Brookfeld to work for
Mr.. Sprague.
There will be the usual services on Me.
mortal Day, in charge of Waterson Post
G, A. r. The other military organic atoms
have been invited to participate. Major F.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Booming Birmingham =.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July g.
During the last ten days 1872 Ne
groes have left Jacksonville to
work in the mines around Bir-
mingham, Ala. The offers that in
duced them to go were from ST. to
$3.50 per day wages or piece work
that would pay more. The emigra-
tion agents have done their work
very quietly and sent away the
Negroes in bodies OF from a dozen
to score, so that few were the
wiser.
A Birmingham man said TO a
Times Union reporter last night
that there was no strike and the
Negroes were not wanted to fill the
strikers places, but were needed to
operate new mines and old mines
In which work some time ago
ceased. When the old mines
closed down hundreds OF the work.
men sought new fields Of labor.
Now that tho boom Is on again
laborers are needed to fill tho
places of men who went away.
The Same inducements offered in
Jacksonville are offered in other
Southern cities from which the
same quiet movement towards
Birmingham has been made.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
About the New Bishop,

NEW ORLEANS, July 6. - The
States, speaking Of San Antonio's
new Catholic bishop, j. A. Forrest,
says:
"The new bishop is said to be an
able and popular member of the
clergy In his diocese and possessed
OF fine executive ability, very es.
sential qualification in the duties
which will be required Of him in
his exalted position.
"There are several mem ers Of
the clergy in the diocese whose
qualifications eminently fit them
for the exalted dignity OF bishop,
and upon whose shoulders Bishop
Neraz's mantle might have fallen,
and 1t, therefore, becomes a matter
OF much graduation to Bishop For.
rests many admirers that he
should have received the appoint
ment,o
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
She Owned the Cow

CHICAGO, July 6.-Mrs. Stherine
O'Leary died Wednesday Afternoon.
She was the owner of thu fractions
cow which, in barn in the rear Of
l37 Dekover street. on that memoirs
able night in October 1871, kicked
over the lamp apd started the
blaze which cost Chicago $4,000
600. Since the night Of that his
torical confagratiou, Mrs.O'Leary's
life was embittered by the popular
belief that she was indirectly re-
sponsible for the loss OF life and
enormous destruction Of property
She denied the story vigorously
and to the committee which in
vestigated the fire and its causes
she made affidavit that the allega-
tions about herself and COW aud
the lamp xaxsfot true.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
A Drowned cas.away.

TARIFA, Spain, July 6.-The full
dressed body of man Of respect
able appearan ce has been washed
ashore near this Seaport. Life was
not quite extinct when the body
touched the land, but the victim
died without regaining consicous-
ness. Around his body was life
belt, inscribed "Anna Peppiua,
Fiume," and it Is feared that the
vessel has met with a disaster In
the vicinity OF the Straits. The
Anna Peppina is wooden Austro-
Hungarian brig OF 653 tone, built
at Savona in 1875, and belonging
to Fiume, Austria.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
The Physicians We're Puzzled.

HoLLIsTER, Fla, July 6.--Etta
Moody, aged II, died here Tuesday.
Her case puzzled the physicians
She was attacked by nervous lis
ease in January and could not keep
still. April Goth che had spasms
and became motionless and
speechless. She continued In
this condition until 3 O'clock Tues.
day morning, when she aroused
and began talking as though she
had just returned from voyage
She continued it two or three hours
and then died.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07

denied medical attention in his
French prison by the authorities.
He is suffering with chills and is
now in lamentable condition.
His personal friends are raising
subscriptions to send him and hope
to be able to secure him comfort in
prison.
The imports Of sugar at the six
leading ports OF the United States
for the past month aggregated 49,
567, 945 pounds, the value Of which
was $6,S5l,055.
Gov. Simms, first assistant Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, his wife and
son, Harry, left Washington to.
day. They have gone to Colum.
bus, Miss for three weeks. He will
take political survey of the state,
especially the senatorial contest
election, as successor to Senator
George, who voluntarily retires at
the end OF the present term.
CROOKED CANADIAN CASHIER.
MONTREAL, Canada, July g.
j. s. Bosquet's resignation as chief
cashier:of the Banque du Peuple,
was accepted at a meeting Of the
directors today. Sensational ru-
mors regarding overdrafts outside
OF the concerns resources, in
which Bosquet was interested, are
circulated. An overdraft amount
ing to $60,000 was already secured.
Another large overdraft Of $500, 900,
owed by large iron foundry, ts
covered by mortgage. The bank
will have no trouble, meeting all
its clearings yesterday.
THE BRIDGEToN RELEASED.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 6.-The
steamer Bridgeton, reported to
have carried an expedition to Cuba
from the United States to aid the
insurgents, sailed today for Cay
.enne.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Shaking UP the LIQUOR Men

COLUMBIA, s. c., July 6.-Several
cases against liquor dealers were
recently transferred from Charles.
ton county to Sumpter county for
trial because the Charleston grand
jury short time ago refused to
find true bills in similar cases
Judge Buchanan granted the
change of venue. In the court yes,
terday Judge Buchanan decided
against Bowen, one of the defend.
ants who was jerked up for con
tempt. Wynan, another defendant
also had a hearing but the decision
has not yet been rendered in hi:
case. Bowen's punishment had
not at last accounf4saan fixed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
A Madman's Deed

GLASGOW, July 6.--The mining
village OF Chryston, about eight
miles northeast OF Glasgow, mas
been the scene OF an extraordinary
and tragic occurrence. Thomas
Allan, an army pensioner, in a fit
OF jealousy End madness, set fire to
his house, kept the whole village
at bay with loaded revolver, and
finally, in most deliberate man,
ner, took his own life. Allan was
between 80 and 60 years Of age
He had seen service in India and
was unbalanced by a sunstroke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
A Brave Woman

APALACHICOLA,
AS the schooner IL
out from Galveston
Sweet, was attace
sailor named Nelsoq
succeeded in stabbi
the back. At one
had the mate on they
captains wife came j
with a pistol in her hs
ing a bead on the s
him to desist or she "
full OF lead. With t
head there was no
obey and he was S,
irons. Upon arrival
cola he was carried
where he now rema
ately for the mate |
negro was using "
around his neck with
this assisted mate Sw
ing. Gardener was
fore a United States {
and put under 300 b.
failed to give.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
UNCLE SANS WARSHIPS
To Be Made Fireproof-washingtor
Fencibles Disbanded.

Fencibles Disbauded.
WASHINGTON, July 6.-Under or.
ders from the navy department
Chief Constructor. Hickborn has
undertaken the work OF making
ifireproof all parts of naval vessels
that can be so made. The wood
work will be subjected to fire.
proof veneering by an electrical
process and fireproof paper md
canvas will also be used. The ne
cessity for this new departure was
shown to Secretary Herbert after
the battle between the Japanese
and Chinese ships at the mouth OF
the Yalu river. Nearly all the
Chinese ships caught fire and they
were not only materially weakened
for that reason, but other ships
were compelled to come to their
assistance. Hereafter all combust-
IDLE material used in the construc-
ton Of United States naval vessels
will be made as nearly tireproof as
possible.
BY a general order issued by Gen.
Albert Ordway, com mauder Of the
National Guard Of the District OF
Columbia, the National Fencibles,
crack military organization, and
the winner of several valuable
prizes in interstate military drills,
has been disbanded. The reason
assigned for this action is that the
company has fallen below the
mark upon its inspection and dur.
ing the recent encampment the
numerical strength OF the company
was below the standard.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Peculiar Death.

GLASGOW, Scot, July Geo
Moir, a blacksmith of New Deer
was accidentally shot in peculiar
manner. The trigger OF a gun
with which he had intended shoot
ing crows in his garden came in
contract with the handle of vice,
and the charge entered the unfor-
tunate mans side, death resulting
shortly afterwards. Moir was
married, and leaves young
family.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Receiver for a Hotel.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 6.-The
Gayoso hotel has gone into hands
OF a receiver upoa obligations
amounting to $4,000. The prop
erty is worth 100000. This hotel
was Grant and Sherman's head
quarters during the war and was
raided by Forrest when he raided
Memphis, then held by Washburn.
Wsshburn escaped to the river In
his night clothes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
The Ailsa,s crew Mutiny.

CowEs, Eng, July 6 "A n'rel
OF the crew OF the yacht Ailsil a
acted In rather a peculiar gal
A deputation waited on the
and requested that the addescg
should be taken of the w,
The men complained Of hat
chased the Britannia long emo
and expressed the conviction
there could be no success unit b
Mediterranean trim was rest r.
The captain told them thin
could not be dictated TO II
crew, with the result tAt I
men left the vessel. The ktrat
binary incident createdgi Eat Q
element in yachting circl IS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
It Was the Cat,

New ORLEANS, July GA cat
caused fire and considerable ex.
element last evening at the house
of Mrs. Levy, at No. As st. Peter
street. A coal oil lamp which was
on table was upset by the feline
and the blaze occurred. The fur.
niture and bed were damaged to
the extent of $25, covered by iusur-
ancp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Cabinet Crisis in Servia

BELGRADE, July 6.-Prime Min.
lister Christich has resigned and
King Alexander has summoned
several prominent politicians to
the Palace to confer with him on
the formation of new ministry.
1t is expected that the King will
ask M. Simitsch at present Servian
Minister to Austria, to form a coali-
ton cabinet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Limiting the OUTPUT.

VALPARAISO, July 6.-The Nj
trate committee proposes to limit
the production OF nitrate for the
rest of 1895 and until April 1896.
The output from that time until
1898 is to he not less than twenty
three million quintals.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Lord Rosebery w

LONDON, July g..
has written to the
Midlothian Liberal
letter in which he
"The late govern
thrown by q vote Of
was petty but fataN
land, Ireland, Vale
OF England to con
they will allow the
remain In permanel
a hereditary and
chamber. With tine
Gladstone's eloquen1
voice stillringing
lowlands | cannot d
ponse."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
oversubscribed several Times.

LONDON, July 6.-The Central
News says the loan OF 100000
pounds to China, which was issued
to enable China to meet certain OBJ
legations Of the arrangements OF the
indemnity loan, has been oversub-
scribed three or four times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-07
Will Sell Her Jewals

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July g.
1t is stated that Mrs. Leland Stan
ford will soon go TO Europe to sell
her jewels 80 that she may apply
the proceeds to carrying on the
Leland Stanford, Jr. University at
Palo Alto. The need OF ready
money is given as the object. The
Jewels are valued Sl,OOO.OOO.