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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

CRANsToS Republicans have made thor
decision as to what and whom they want,
and Senator-elect sTANLEY will continue
to make his residence among them. he
fought hard fight and came out with
flying colors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

There were a couple OF thousand votes
between the biggest and the smallest plu-
rality secured by the candidates on the Re-
publican ticket, bat several thousand
could have been knocked of most any
whore without embarrassing the election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

THE biggest vote ever cast in the State
was That of the April election, 1894. 1t
was 81, s62. But yesterdays furnished the
biggest pluralities ever given to any can
didates for o:ice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

TIE Democratic party will have to use
q fne-toothed comb or an X ray to find
any consolation in the election figures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

WINTER still fingers in the lap Of the
Northwest. Minnesota and the Dakotas
report from eighteen inches 20 two feet
of beautiful snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

IT signifies nothing II the more ardent
devo,ees Of snti.no-licenso did celebrate
their Joy in victory. They would have
called for "tbe same" ~ II had been nee.
essary to drown their woe In defeat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

THE Boston Globe observed yesterday
morn that "Rhode Island holds an al
legged election today" II now appears
tha, the slIegatioc Is sustained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

SECRETARY OF State CHARLES p. BEN
NETT ms usual led the field home with
moro than II, eco votes over the nearest
opposing candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02
IT was quiet, but OBJ, so firmi
IT appears that Westerly has her PRICE.

THE Journal rretcnds TO believe that
the license vote was rebuke to the
methods Of the license commission. and
the small boy is convinced that Sunday
school picnic slways makes rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02
ALAS, where is the Democratic party9

Tue Hon. RICHARD BUScoNBE COM
STOCK now regrets that he didn't inject
a little Goo Goo virus in the campaign.
II "took" immensely last fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

Hrs Excellency the Governor allowed
that he expected an increased plurality
and he got 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

EVERYBODY that said II would be q
light vote apparently went to the polls
and voted. And 90, II wasn't light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

MAYOR McGuINNEss to candidate
GEORGE L. LTTLEFIELD: "You oughter
have tried the reform dodge, like me-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

GARvIN is gone again, but he will con-
tipue in our midst until the last Tuesday
in May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

THERE are Just enough Democrats left
in the Assembly TO follow the Mother
Goose injunction and pick up sticks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

DEFEAr the Hon. GEORGE +. A.
BEANIE, the father OF good roads Not
much not in Johnston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02
UP-To-DATE DENTISTRY.
Or. C. ~. ELLIOI

Is prepared 70 do uy'o- date dentistry in tho new
Fletcher Block, Room -.
Price will be lower but the grade Of work viii be
the same
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

THAT light vote was mostly cast by
Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

1T was something OF Waterloo for the
water vote, too.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

The city OF Newport seems to have got
its Republican Second wind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

IT was consummation devoutIy to be
wished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

The French minister to China has been
recalled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-02

, leo ALLWOOL SKIRTS,
. in tan. black and blue mix
- lures, full o yards wide, well
lined and bound; perfect lit
and worth $500.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
The County Convention.

The proceedings of Washington
county convention are printed on page
three of this issue. A. good ticket has
been nominated. The senatorial can
didates are representative men, each of
his class. The nomination of Mr..
Stevens, by hearty reclamation, was a
deserved compliment to the man, to
the town of East Montpelier, and par
ticularly to that large and intelligent
body of republicans, the farmers of the
capital county of the state. Mr.. Wards
nomination was earned by the integrity
and business ability of the candidate,
and by the fact that Moretown, for
many years the banner democratic
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
A Happy Speech.

Canton, OHIO, ratified the nomination
of Mckinley and Hobart last week.
The speech of James II Hoyt of Cleve-
land was particularly happy, and was
heartily applauded. Mr.. Hoyt said in
part:
The city of st. Louis has been visited by
two cyclones lately. Both were irresistible
in power and left behind them lasting but
different results. One was born OF disor-
der, and the other was born of an enlight-
ened public opinion. One was malevolent,
and the other magnificent One was terrible,
and the other was grand. The first cyclone
was typical OF democracy, for the reason
that it demolished in moments the labor of
years; for the reason that death and de-
struction were ruthlessly wrought by it and
sorrow and pain were caused by 1t. But
have said that the other cyclone was magni-
fcent. 1t hurt no one and it helped many.
1t came not to destroy; it came to comfort
and refresh. 1t blew away the clouds Of
disaster from the political horizon and
cleared the atmosphere. The weeds of free
trade and the rotten timber of imitation
went down before it. With irresistible yet
gentle might it picked up Mckinley and
length set them down again at the head OF
the column. We are met here to-day to re-
joice and be thankful for the results of the
republican cyclone that blew last week at
St. Louis The people of the United States
are to be congratulated because after the
4th OF March, 1897, they will have presi.
dent whose name is synonym for patriot.
ism; who stands forth as the representative
OF everything that is truly American, and
who, with large heart and large minded
regard for the rights of other people. still
holds the interests of his own countrymen
as paramount. By his mere nomination
the American manufacturer has begun tc
take heart and the American laborer has
begun to pluck up courage"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
Montpelier Seminary Commencement.

The closing days of commencement
season at the Montpelier Seminary, last
Wednesday and Thursday, attracted many
friends Of the institution and former stu
dents. The lecture before the Alumni As
ISOLATION, Wednesday morning. on THE
Home of Wadsworth," by Rev. DR.. T. P.
Frost of Baltimore, was one OF the most en-
joyable features of the week. DR.. Frost
was at his best, and for an hour or more he
held the closest attention Of great audi
ence. The class,day exercises were held
on the campus Wednesday afternoon, and
the annual concert occurred Wednesday
evening. The annual meeting OF the trus-
tees was held on Wednesday, when the fol-
lowing were elected; l.. Bart Cross, Mont
pelier; FL. N. Turner. St. Johnsbury; Cole.
e. @. Smith, st. Albans; A. L. Bailey, St.
Johnsbury; Senator Redfeld Proctor, Proc
tor; Hon. f. P. Ball. Bellows Falls; M. P.
Perley, Enosburg Falls Rev. G. o. Howe,
Island Pond; Rev. j. o. Sherburne. Will
Jamestown; Ex-Governor w. P. Dillingham;,
wick; Rev. P. Y. Granger. Irasburg; Hon.
n: W; Fisk, Isle LaMotte; Hon. Olin Mer-
rill; Enosburg; Rev. W. r. Davenport,
Barre. Ex-Governor Dillingham; was
elected president, Rev. W. r. Davenport,
secretary and Prof. e: M. Smith, treasurer.
day forenoon. The chapel was filed to
overlooking. The trustees and faculty &C.
cupied the platform. After prayer by Rev.
Joseph Hamilton OF St. Johnsbury, the fol-
lowing programme was rendered: Over
ture, eight hands, Misses Post, Metcalf.
Goodwin and Hunt essay, mot Tomorrow
but To-day" Harriet j. Downer, North
Thetford; Grafton, 1.-THE Modern Hercules"
Stafford l.. Putnam, Cambridge; Grafton,
Our English" Frederick A. Spencer,
Montpelier; solos, "Ol that we two were
Maying," and "In Bower" Miss Nellie
Dewey; Grafton, "The Crescent and the
Cross, +" Charles M. .Sturgess, Sheldon; es-
say, 1.-THE Flora of Vermont" Efie w.
Morrell, Montpelier; violin concertino in G,
Miss Higley; Grafton, "The Finite Suggests
the Infinite" Fred H. Pillsbury, South
Barton Grafton. popular Prejudices against
the Bar, Matthew M. Gordon, Montpelier
grafton. How We Reached the Summit2''
Cyrus d.. Eastman, Groton; solo, with
verdure clad" Miss II. Julia Cross; Grafton,
Montpelier; essay, "Ideals of Architecture"
Julia Moody, Waterbury; quartette for fe-
male voices, Misses Cross, Dewey, Hunt
and Bowen; presenting diplomas, class ode,
awarding prizes and benediction. Clarence
A. Dodge, Arthur G. Dodge of Barre, and
Miss Jessie p. Woodwork of Westfeld
were on the programme but were excused
was awarded the first prize for gentlemen
in the prize speaking contest, and b. M.
| Smith the second. Miss Nellie NJ. Dewey
| took first prize for ladies and Miss Eva
Bartlett second. The banquet of the alumni
association followed, at which Rev. w. S.
Smithers of Hardwick, Rev Joseph Ham.
| ilton OF st. Johnsbury, nj. s. Stone, w. A.
Lord and @. A. G. jackson of Montpelier
and others responded to toasts. The prin.
| cipal's reception was held in the chapel
Thursday evening, and was pleasant
close to an enjoyable week
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
Confronted by Fate.

For months the democratic press has
been masking the weakness of it's party
and blinking a pending crisis in its own
affairs by giving very assiduous atten-
ton to the men and things of the re-
publican party. The time is come
when the necessity for putting its own
house In order can be no longer dis
guised or evaded. The publican
party, despite the petty schism of the
ultra silverites, comes out of its
eleventh national convention stronger,
better united, more enthusiastic, and
more firmly intrenched in the conf
dence of the masses, than at any time
since the close of the Civil War. All
the wiles of enemies within and with
out have not availed to put the party or
the candidate of its choice in false
position or to weaken their hold on the
confidence of the people of this country
What would the leaders of the democ-
racy give if even some small fraction
of this could be truthfully said of their
own party? On the eve of the meeting
of the democratic national convention
no Moses is in sight to lead them up
out of the dismal swamp in which they
have become immired. No democrat
with even the shadow of reputation
as statesman is consenting to be their
candidate for president. Disintegra-
ton has progressed 30 far that its wis
est counsellor expects and predicts
party disruption. No crisis so grave
since the historic year of 1860, has pro-
jected its dismal shadow upon an APP
preaching convention, and at no time
has hope of averting fatal disaster been
80 feeble.
The state conventions for the cleo
ton of delegates to the Chicago con-
vention have all been held. Thirty
three states and territories, having 500
votes, have declared for free silver;
fifteen, having 1874 votes, have declared
against silver, and two, having ten
votes, are non-committal. Many of the
silver states have instructed their dele
gates to vote as unit on the financial
question. In the delegations from
some of the sound money states there
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

are silver men who are saying that
they will not be bound by the unit rule,
and will vote for a silver platform and
silver candidate. This is particu-
larly true OF the Minnesota, Wisconsin,
and Michigan delegations. There are
contests for seats in the convention
from several states. These are be-
tween sound money and silver delega-
tions. With these decided in favor Of
the silver men, as they are likely to be,
and with the unit rule disregarded in
some of the sound money state delega-
tions, the Tribune estimates that the
vote on free coinage of silver will stand
CAB for, to 2S7 against, silver.
The rule in democratic national con-
venton which makes two-thirds of the
votes majority is the only hope of
the sound money men of the party. If
the contested dele cation should be
settled in favor of the sound money
men, the unit rule enforced in the
sound money states whose delegations
are infested with free silver men, and
the expostulations of eastern demo-
Gratis should be able to influence some
of their western brethren, the issue of
the convention on the money question
may be compromise or straddle,"
instead of straight declaration in favor
of the free and independent coinage of
silver in the ratio of 16 to l. But the
indications point to the latter alter
native, and the faint-hearted and fall
tering attitude of eastern states, like
Connecticut and New York, will con-
tribute to this result.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

IN speech of exceptional felicity
Senator Thurston, chairman of the no.
tifying committee, rendered to Gov
ernor Mckinley, on Monday at Canton,
the republican nomination to the pres
idency, and Governor Mckinley ac-
cepted, in words that were digni6ed
and were characterized by profound
sense of the responsibility of the duty
he was assuming. The ceremony was
unconventional Good taste and good
sense, mingled with the expressions of
a high, patriotic spirit, ran through all
the utterances. The canvass gets an
suspicious send-off at Canton.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

town of the county, has become a
sturdy republican community. The
convention was embarrassed by an
abundance of riches in the selection of
the second candidate. By the high
vote he polled, as well as by The
weighty arguments in behalf of his
candidacy, which will lose none of
their force in two years, Mr.. Palmer
will be entitled TO the same precedence
as was accorded to Mr.. Stevens in the
canvass just ended.
The right thing was done in renom-
mating Judge Jones; for the second
assistant judge the rival candidates
suffered the fortunes or enjoyed the
triumphs of political warfare. 1t was
the year for the towns which have not
been recognized for generation in
the distribution of the county offices.
Marsh6eld was one OF those towns Mr..
Nye's nomination has simply been
postponed for while.
1t is regrettable that there should
have been a contest of the kind that
was developed for the nomination to
the Office of states attorney. Mr..
Stanton has been a faithful and eff
cient officer. The WATCHMAN has
nothing to subtract from or add to what
it has said of his administration of the
duties of his office; it has nothing to
change in what it has said respecting
his candidacy for fourth nomination;
it has nothing to add to its commenda-
ton, and expressions of confidence in
the candidate nominated. Respecting
some of the objections to Mr.. Rowland
by the leading supporters of Judge
Stanton it may properly be observed
that the successful candidate is no
spring chicken. He is three years
older than was W. p. Dillingham; when
he was elected states attorney in 1872.
He has had a similar training aud ex-
perience in his profession and in pub
lie life. During Mr.. Dillingham's two
official terms the devil was loose in
Washington county. There was the
Barre Bank robbery and the Streeter
murder, each a cause celebre in the
county criminal history. He prosecuted
right and left under the prohibitory
law, with tact and energy, and invari-
ably prosecuted to conviction. There
is no reason in Mr.. Howland's age, ex-
perience, talents, environment or char
acter to expect less able, brilliant and
successful performance of the duties Of
this Office if, unhappily, circumstances
shall call it forth. Mr.. Rowland, OF
any of his supporters, has not stultified
or cheapened his candidacy by any
promises or professions with respect tc
the enforcement of the prohibtory law
No one who knows the candidate
doubts that his oath of Office will be
the lamp by which his official feet
and his conscience-will be guided, and
that oath covers the whole ground.
In the ardor of the canvass for other
offices, the county commissionershir
was overlooked. The duties of this Of
fee have been in good hands and will
remain for another term under the
competent administration of Albert Jo-
honnott. If, unfortunately, the sheriff
falls from grace during the next bien'
NAL term, and. it shall become neces
sary to hang that official, George H
Fisher, as high bailiff, will undoubtedly
perform this, the contingent function
of his office, with neatness and despatch
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

Last summer one of our grandchildren
was sick with severe bowel trouble. Our
doctors remedies had failed; then we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
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lief, We regard it az the best medicine
ever put on the market for bowel CON-
plants. Mrs. Il. G.. Gregory, Fredericks-
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icine ever put on the market for dysentery,
summer complaint, collie and cholera in
fantum in children. 1t never fails to give
prompt relief when used in reasonable
time and the plain printed directions are
followed. Many mothers have expressed
their sincere gratitude for the cures IT has
effected. For sale by @. Blakely, druggist,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

THERE is a New York rumor which
has it that Thomas B. Reed intends en-
tering into law partnership with Gro
yer Cleveland and John G. Carlisle af-
ter March 4 next. Why in the name
OF all that is fair has rumor neglected
to make it a quartet by adding the name
of Benjamin HarrisonP- Washington
Sf0r
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
ARTHUR ROPES, General Editor.

THE subscription price of the WAToHMAN
is $500 year. For cash, strictly in advance,
a reduction of fifty cents is made. Subscrip-
lions are reckoned By the month. To be en-
titled to the $150 rate, arrears must be paid
at the rate of $500 a year to end of month in
vhich settlement is made.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

HON. L. d. HAzEN of st. Johnsbury,
who had served one term as senator
from Caledonia county, declined re-
nomination several weeks before the
meeting of the nominating convention.
Republicans were sorry for the with
drawal of wise and useful public
man from the legislative service of the
state. Caledonia was the sole remain
ing county which was adhering to the
wholesome custom of electing it's sena-
tors for second term. AT the conven-
ton last week the county departed
wholly from this custom, nominating
two new men to the upper branch of
the legislature. The "vicious one term
rule" is now triumphant in both house
and senate. The rule has neither
sound reason, good sense nor good pol
itics to sustain it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

DRAGGING over the accuracy of their
A" gubernatorial figures" goes briskly
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

itics to sustain it.
THEY no sooner heard the cry,
and saw Oliver running, than, guess
ing exactly how the matter stood,
they issued forth with great prompt
itude; and, shouting Stop thief y
too, joined in the pursuit like good
citizens" This passage from Oliver
Twist shows how the Artful Dodger
and Master Bates - having picked
an old gentleman's pocket and lodged
into a doorway, while the victim and
the crowd raised the hue and cry
and made off after the frightened Oil
yer, who had taken to his heels-under-
took to impose the consequences of
their misdeeds upon an innocent per-
son. Certain of the newspaper organs
of the ring, guessing how matters stand,
with great promptitude are employing
this familiar trick to divert public at
tention from the dexterous gentlemen
who recently swiped nomination to
the governorship out of the hands of
the people. Foremost in the rabble is
the unctuous and vociferous editor of
the Monitor of Barton, bawling" Stop
thief!" at the top of his voice, like the
best of good citizens. With the stolen
goods protruding from his pocket, the
reprobate swears that can organ in
Washington county," and ga set of
young fellows about Montpelier are the
ones who are really doing the mischiefW
Nevertheless, Mr.. Monitor, Public
Opinion, the memorable policeman
your yarns cannot trick, has collared
you and your associates and marched
you off to the lookup. Your inven-
tons will "cut no ice" before the jury
Vermont will impannel for your trial.
THE Banner of Bennington carries
the banner as the worst licked of the
Grout organs, excepting always the late
personally conducted " Enterprise OF
Barre. This bedraggled Banner says:
"The WATCHMAN AYERS that three
delegates sold out, one each in Ben.
nington, Orange and Chittenden coun-
ties. Now, is it not just likely that
the Hateful two might have been from
Washington county," The contem.
porary exhibits its innate mental and
moral infrmity in its inability to quote
or represent an opponent correctly, OF
to draw rational conclusion. AS tc
Washington county: In the roundup
after all the caucuses had been held
Mr.. Stickney was credited with fifty
one delegates, Major Grout with ten
In the final estimate of the Stickney
leaders at Burlington, the night before
the convention, these figures were no
changed and their accuracy, as well al
the fidelity of the Stickney ffty.one
was indicated by the disclosure of the
ballot-box in the convention, although
rumor has it that one delegate was of
fered large sum of money to vote TO
Grout, but the tempter and temptation
were spurned. 1t is worthy of note il
y this connection that John G. Foster o
Derby, member of the state, committee
and OF course an active henchman o
Major Circuit, was in Washington
county during the last week of the can
vass, laboring to " fix things" for hi
master. What success he may hav
had in deciding the issue of certai
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

Miss Emma Gazeley has returned from
Burlington to spend her vacation.
One of Mr.. Gazeley's heavy team-horses
died suddenly last Saturday morning.
The justice court has been busy the past
month with liquor cases. There have been
five successful raids, six cases for selling,
four arrested for drunkenness and two
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-01
OLYPHANT,

A prominent young couple, Thomas
Nealon and Miss Annie Lyons, were
welded yesterday morning at 9 o'clock
in st. Patrick's church by the Rev. ].
M. Smoulter. The groom is member
of the school board and q popular
young man; his bride Is an amiable
young lady with many friends. James
Nealon, brother of the groom, was
groomsman, and Miss Lizzie Kearney.
of Scranton, was bridesmaid. The
bride and her maid were attired in
lovely gowns Of cream silk trimmed
with lace and each carried bouquets
of white roses. After the ceremony a
reception was held at the home Of the
bride and Mr.. and Mrs. Nealon de-
parted on a wedding journey to Phila-
delphia and Baltimore. On their re-
turn they will reside on Dunmore street.
The Standard band Of this place will
give an open air concert in front Of
the business place OF J. E. Brugler to-
morrow evening The following will be
rendered: BLACK America" Negro od-
dity, Zeichel; waltz. Little Dorit,"
Bennett; overture, Zigmonde; "Popu-
lar Swing" Brooke; march, "Old
Guard" Harlow; song and dance, May
berry; Lucinda" waltz, Petite; king
Cotton" Sousa.