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The record-union., 1896-06-07

From Thomas Goggan & Brother,
Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, Tex,
music publishers, we have a new piece
of sheet music, March of the Bachel-
ors," for the piano, by Frank Gale SO
far as we are able to Judge by its read
ing, it is a movement that commends
itself to good taste, and will become
popular.
The record-union., 1896-06-07

"An Art Failure" by John w. Hard
ing, a New York journalist, is another
novel on the life OF the Latin quarter
in Paris. AS the border warfare was to
the novelist of a few generations ago,
so the Latin quarter is to the writer
whose heroes and heroines are gris-
cites and decadents. "An Art Fall
ure" is full OF interest and instruction.
Father Stafford" known as An
The record-union., 1896-06-07

From Clarence and J. B. Johnson.
and from Willis Woodward & Co., $40
Broadway, New York, the publishers.
we have sheet music entitled "Old
Glory" national song, words by ]. 3.
Johnson and music by Clarence John
son. 1t is a stirring bit of rhyme, over
flowing with patriotic sentiment and
love of country. The music is spirited
and of the martial order
The record-union., 1896-06-07

S. Prentiss Maslin has returned from
the Alaska gold fields. With pockets
full of gold? Oh, no! l believe it
proved too cold for him, and he was
| forced to return to milder California
for his health's sake Alaska has a cli-
mate that is apt to prove very severe in
its effects on a delicate constitution.
The record-union., 1896-06-07

The woman question is being debat-
ed once more in "Appleton's Popular
Science Monthly" There was an arti-
Gle in the May number, by George F.
Talbot, against woman suffrage, which
will be replied to in June by Alice 3
Tweedy. Continual agitation will
doubtless sift out the true solution of
this question in time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

1t is unusual to hear calamity howl
ing from the party that is in power, but
that is what we are being treated to
this year by the Democracy. -Four
years ago we accepted it as matter OF
course, because the Republicans were
in. Then the high tariff was RESPONSE
BILE for the dreadful state () the coun-
try was in. Having had control for
four years and not being able to con-
vince anybody that conditions were
improved, but rather reversed, it be-
came necessary to do something des-
perate or else be driven out of power
without a semblance of o contest. The
Democracy therefore cast about for a
new issue and found it in free coinage.
They have succeeded in making the
tariff secondary matter and have put
Republicans on the defensive. We CON
graduate them on their strategy. They
are as fertile in expedients as the devil.
A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press points out what we have before
alluded to-; that farmers who feel dis
posed to vote for free coinage Of silver
in order that they may pay off their
mortgages in 53-ccnt dollars should
pause and consider. Before the 53-cent
dollars could be had, a law providing
for free coinage must first pass both
houses ofCongrcss and be approved by
the president. If there should be
complete silver triumph in November
the Congress then elected would not
meet until a year from the next Decem-
Der unless it was summoned in special
session and that could not be done IN
til March 4th next. Between election
day and the passage OF a cheap-money
law. there would be opportunity to
foreclose the mortgages and every
holder OF one that was due would do it
or else compel the debtor to agree to
pay it in gold. Instead Of improving
NJ
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

Plain farmers must be able to see
that they have nothing to gain BY ac-
cepting cheap dollar for all they have
to sell. They will realize less, much
less, as none OF their products will in
crease in nominal value to the same ex-
tent as the fall in value of silver. The
silver standard would force our people
to live on the lower scale of comforts
and civilization Of other silver stand
ard countries, or as they do in Mexico
and Japan, and then pay for all our tea
and coffee and for the greater part OF
our sugar and all MERCHANDISE from
Europe in gold. Farmers and wage
earners will not be slow to find out all
this. JUSTIN S. MORRILL,.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

But it is not true. This government,
single-handcd, cannot create demand
for an article like silver that will dou-
bic its value. TO do that it must be
prepared to buy all the silver Of the
world--an immense amount-and pay
double what it is worth. Under the
Bland and Sherman laws we purchased
millions of silver for coinage, but in
spite of this demand the price constant
ly went down. We cannot legislate in
to thing a value thati it has not. The
experiment has been tried hundreds of
times in the past and always with the
same result. The thing is impossible.
Bryan's notification speech is valu-
able to his opponents, for it is an Of
fetal presentation OF the silver cause
that can be easily met. The intelli-
gencc Of our people is too broad its
sense of honor too deep; its ideals too
high to permit it to be misled.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
his condition he would only make it

Some people do not understand how
we can have 53-cent dollar. The law
makes a dollar legal tender for 100
cents for the payment of debts. But
dollars are used also for the purchase
of articles in the future and the price
of these articles no law can limit. We
are now on gold basis. Prices are
fixed on that basis. The silver in a
silver dollar is worth 50 cents as metal.
The gold in gold dollar is worth 100
cents. The silver dollar passes for 100
cents for reasons that we have hereto
fore explained. These reasons would
no longer be potent under free coinage.
The prop would be taken away from
silver. If law should compel 50 cents
worth of it to be accepted as 100 cents,
then gold and everything else would
rise accordingly. A gold dollar would
beIworth 1914 cents, or, if gold were
still regarded as the basis, as it always
has been, the silver dollar would sink
in value to SO cents, except for debt
paying purposes, when 1t would be 100
cents, because of the law compelling
creditors to accept 1t as such.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
Vermont Pensions.

Restoration and supplement-, Alex.
ander I. Griffin, deceased, Rutland
increase, Marshall IA. Downey, ST,
Adams, George Markham, Worcester;
reissue and increase, Benjamin f.
Smith, Hardwick; original, widows,
etc, Birdie Griffin, Rutland; increase,
George a. Wilkins, Cuttingsville;
reissue, James Law, East Fairfield;
original, widows, etc., Peter Gebo
father, Hydeville; original, Orrin A.
Clay, East Georgia; restoration and
additional, Edwin P. Tarbell, de-
ceased, Sherburne; increase, John
Morse, Bethel; reissue and increase,
Nathan Ii. Wilson, Glover.
Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs
Hiram Bean, Randolph, Vt. Write for prices
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
Around the Campfire.

Capt. Dodd'str0op from Fort Ethan
Allen will be one OF the attractions at
the semi-centennial at Manchester,
N. H., beginning Sept. It'll.
Charles A. Thompson, formerly OF
Rutland but now Of Philadelphia, has
Just been awarded medal OF honor
for gallantry at the battle Of Spottsyl-
vania. He was color sergeant in
the 18th Michigan volunteers, and the
medal was awarded for his conduct
in fighting for his colors after his reg
iment was surrounded.
Alonzo p. Benson, Vermont vet
eran, now residing at Excelsior
Springs, Me-, has returned to visit
friends in his native state, after an alb.
sence Of many years. For IS years he
carried bullet in his head but now il
is in his pocket as a souvenir, together
with piece OF bone taken out during
the operation Of removing it.
The program for the annual reun-
ion OF the Third Vermont at Will
loughby Lake on Aug. 26th and 9th
promises good time to all who will
attend. The annual address will be
by Gov. Geo. N. Dale at the campfire
on the evening Of the goth. Gen.
Grout, Major Grout and Gov. Mansur
are expected to be present. All COM
ing by rail should call for round-trip
tickets.
The regular meeting Of the yer-
mont Commandery OF the Military
Order OF the Loyal Legion was held
at theirheadquarters in the Hayward
block at Burlington last Thursday
evening. AT the close of the meeting
the company were invited by their
commander, Gen. o. O. Howard, to
his residence ON South Union street,
where a collation. was served and
pleasant hour spent in the society Of
the general and his family.
Several hundred veterans OF the late
war met at Fairmonnt Park. Fair
Haven, last week Tuesday for the pur-
pose OF forming a Rutland County
Veterans association. The veterans
were received by Department Conn
mander N. M. Puffer Of Bennington.
Dinners, which were generously pro-
yided by the citizens of the town, were
furnished on the grounds. The vet
Grams were called together after din
ner by the president of the day, Sena-
tor Proctor of Proctor. +. II. Shep-
ard delivered an address of welcome.
The speech of the day was made by
Gov.O.O. Howard of Burlington Gel.
kinsman Of Rutland, chairman of the
committee on organization, reported
the nomination Of the following Of
ficers: President, G. G. Kinsman OF
Rutland: secretary, r. III. Shepard OF
Fair Haven; treasurer, j. A. Benedict
Of East Ponltney. A vice-presidenis
was chosen from each town in the
county. The nominations were ac-
eYtcd.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
Bryan's Notification Speech.

The event of last week in political
circles was the ceremony Of formally
notifying the Democratic nominees foi
president and vice-president of theil
selection, and their speeches in reply,
especially that OF Mr.. Bryan. 1t took
place in the Madison Square Garden,
New York city. The immense build
ing contained an audience numbering
many thousands, who had assembled
from all parts Of the union to hear the
much-heralded young orator Of the
West, who had captured the nomina-
ton by his wonderful eloquence at Chi
cago
1t is generally agreed that Mr.. Bry-
ans speech was disappointment. In
stead Of oratory, the audience was
treated to long exegesis on finance. 1t
was like sitting down to a cold lunch
when the appetite had been whetted in
expectation Of warm dinner. The
speaker was in poor voice and unable
to make himself heard all over the hall.
In their disappointment, a large part of
the audience withdrew.
And yet the speech was not altogeth-
er failure. While it has dampened
d
the ardor Of his followers, who looked
upon Mr.. Bryan as a second Demosthe-
mes, it has and viii serve the purpose,
in part, at least, that its author intend
ed We have enough regard for his
forensic abilities to believe that he
could, if he had so wished, have dupli-
Gated his Chicago effort. He is with
out question great orator. His Chi
cago speech reads well from the silver
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

| There seems to be a wide difference
of opinion between the Hon. George
Fred Williams and the Hon. Albert
Clarke as to whether the value of Yer
mont farms has advanced or declined
during the last ten years. In his New
port speech Mr.. Williams stated that
they had declined $50, 100000, while in
his Putney speech Mr.. Clarke main
tanned that they had made a handsome
advance. We are bound to admit that
Mr.. Williams is the nearer correct.
Everybody competent to judge knows
| that farm property in Vermont has de-
clined of late years. But we do not
hold the money standard responsible.
The inflated prices Of the war period
could not continue. The competition
OF the great West, with its untold re-
| sources, easy of cultivation and wonder
| fully fertile, has made farming in Yer
mont less profitable and farms less val
liable. The gold standard is no more
responsible than the moonbcams. With
a protective tariff to encourage manu-
featuring, mining and commerce, we
should expect TO see the decline in
farm values arrested. The natural
remedy, when branch Of industry is
overdone and its production increased
to the point where low prices make it
Improbable, is for portion OF those
engaged in it totake up other branches
that are more profitable. Under the
prosperity that protection brings there
is wide range to select from.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

Bryan will steer clear of New Eng
land, it is announced, until after the
Vermont and Maine elections, so that
the heavy Republican majoritics that
these states are expected to rollup can
not be made to reflect so directly on his
canvass as would be the case if he
stumped them. This may be good pol
itics, but it looks as if the young lion
of the West had lost some of his re-
puted courage since he began his East
crn trip.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
REPUBLICAN, NATIONAL TICKET
PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
of Ohio.
VICE PRESIDENT,
GARRETT A. HOBART
OF New Jersey.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
GOVERNOR,
JOSIAH CIRCUIT of Derby.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
NELSON w. FISK OfIsle La Motto.

Treasurer,
Henry F. Field OF Rutland.
Secretary OF State,
Chauncey w. Brownell OF Burlington.
Auditor of Accounts,
franklin D. Hale OF Lunenburgh.
Presidential Electors,
Marsh q. Perkins OF Windsor.
L. Bart Cross of Montpelier.
Henry G. Bates Of st. Johnsbury.
Frank d. White OF Rutland.
Member Of Congress, First District,
H. Henry Powers OF Morristown.
Member OF Congress, Second District,
William w. Grout OF Barton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

There is to be Il determined effort in
the next legislature to repeal the law
compelling the owners Of mortgaged
real estate to pay taxes on their debts.
Farmers, who are the most oppressed,
are preparing to act. Farming is not
now so hourishing an industry that it
should be called on to bear more than
its proportion OF burden. See to il that
your representative to Montpelier
stands for the repeal Of the double tax
alton iniquity.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs.
Hiram Bean, Randolph, Vt. Write for prices
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
Gludncss Comes

With a better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
acal ills which vanish before proper eff
3brts- gentle efforts pleasant Efforts
lightly directed. There is comfort in
ne knowledge that SO many forms OF
Sickness are not due to any actual dis.
sase, but simply to constipated condi.
lion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
y removes That is why it is the only
eemedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20

During so years prior to the "crimt
Of 1872 under free coinage, this gov.
eminent coined eight million silver
dollars. In 20 years since then with.
out free coinage it has coined four hun,
bred and twenty million silver dollars
And yet we are told that silver has been
abused
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

DR.. Nansen, the Norwegian who, it
was reported some time ago, had
reached the North Pole, has returned.
He did not reach the Pole. but says he
approached to within four degrees Of
it, which breaks the record thus far.
He was gone three years.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20


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Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-08
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Edward Rosewater will address the Chau-
tauqua college at the First Methodist church
tomorrow night, selecting for his subject
1.-The Evolution Of Domestic Industry of Our
Own Times"
There win be special meeting of the
Woman's club at the rooms Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Members of the depart
ment of parliamentary practice are urged to
come at :45 promptly
W. Valentine nswore out a warrant for
the arrest ofs aIiparty named Dynamite"
real name unknown last evening. He al
leges that he had some words with the man
of the explossyei name, and that Dynamite"
exploded, injuri1g him to such an extent
that he feels warranted in charging him with
assault and battery.
Lodge IT Ok the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen gave It's annual masquerade ball
at Creighton hall last night. A large num-
ber of friends of the order attended. Theodore
Burchard was master of ceremonies, with
several MEMBERS of the order as assistants
Several handspmef prizes were given to the
owners of the most original costumes.
Melina BLACK. q colored woman, dropped
dead Of heaFtr disease near Eleventh and
Chicago Streets yesterday afternoon. She
was the former mistress of Sam Sidney, the
negro now serving, two years term in the
penitentiary fsp cutting Officer Baldwin with
a razor. She elwas notorious character, and
has figured in a number Of police court
fights.
Chief Sigwart received a communication
from A. ]. Burnett, Dickinson. S. D., last
evening, asking him to be on the lookout
for George Taylor Porter, who is wanted in
that city on charge Of embezzlement.
Porter is accused of converting to his own
uses SO 900 in trust funds sent from Ireland.
He is described as being Of medium helghth,
full black beard and slightly lame in one foot.
He is supposed to be living in this city with
his family.
Isabella Patterson, a woman nearly 60
years Of age, whose residence is at Valley,
came to Omaha yesterday to do some shop
ping. About O'Clock she was found In a
doorway on South Tenth street In a sadly
battered condition, Her face was covered
with blood. and there was a number Of large
bruises ON her forehead. where 1t had come
in contact with doors and the pavement.
She was taken to the station and charged
with being drunk and disorderly.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-08

that he travelled in Europe for over year
with his new love, that they were ship
wrecked and that he lost considerable Of
his money. About year ago a Rev. MIR
Sldell of Milwaukee was visiting near Cher
okee, and In conversation the name OF
Henry Roddls was mentioned. Mr.. Slidell
remembered the Milwaukee Roddis story
and he at once began an Investigation and
reported the results Of the same to the Mil
waukee parties. His investigation satisfied
him that Roddis was the same man who
had disappeared from Milwaukee so many
years ago.
Mr. Roidis is looked upon In Cherokee
as an honest, law-abding and reputable gem
tleman. He has resided here for nearly
thirty years and is known throughout the
entire county. If the recent reports regard
ing his family relations should be verified
at the coming trial the whole country will
receive a severe shock.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-08
BRonB TWO WORLDS REcoRDs.
Hot Racing at San Frnncisco's Indoor
McNCIc TOnrnnmcnt.

Hot Racing at San Frnnctsco's Indoor
Bicycle Tournament.
SAN FRANCISCO. March THE indoor
bicycle tournament and cycle show continued
in this city last night at the Mechanics
pavilion. and judging by the enthusiasm dis
played, 1t has taken great hold on the
people. Fully 1000 people assembled in the
big structure and the sport furnished by the
racers eolpsed any which has ever been
seen at all indoor tournament in the country.
Two worlds record were broken. The two
mile race was ridden in 4:30 by j. e. Ed
wards and the mile was ridden In 2:14 1-5
by William Yeomans. Charles s. Wells of
the Syracuse racing team won the final of
the two-mile open and sgd b. Vincent won
the final Of the one-mile handicap from the
sixty-ive yard mark. The ten-mile inter
club cup race was won by l.. s. Leavitt of
the San Francisco Road club. who won
cleverly from Frank Byrne of the Imperial
club and the hero of last years indoor
tournament, The riding of Wells, Tantau and
Ward wss Of The highest order.
Summary:
Two-mile Cpen-Wells first, Edwards
second Time: 500.
One-mile Handcap-Vincent won from
sixty-fve yard mark, Metcalf second from
sixty-fve yard mark Time: 2:S0 1-5.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-08
MEMBERS eF A Won ARE SORRY.
Those WHO Destroyed the Mitchell
Mail OHfec being Caused Trouble.

HN
Mail OWsc BEING Caused Trouble.
CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., March 7.--CSpe-
cial -Somebinteresting information concern
ing the difficulty over the sacking )f the of
fee OF the kmttAell Mail last week by in
dignant citizoapiof that town is leaking out.
In press disp1ttifes the information has been
Suppress tNat among those who partic-
ipated ia the Obstruction of the Mail office
were the officials and clerks Of the United
States land 6ficG at Mitchell. In retaliation
friends Of Mcbride. the owner of the ruined
plant, have prepared afFdavts, which are
fully corroborated detailing at length the
part played by the federal officials in the
work of destruction, and these have been
sent to the commissioner OF the general
land Office at Washington, the intention
being to procure the removal of the officials
IL possible Another participant is mail
carrier in Mitchell. and complaint has been
made to the postmaster general Of the part
taken by him in the affair. Still another Of
the active participants held the position of
assistant attorney general of South Dakota.
1t Is said that upon learning that complaint
would be lodged against him with the at
torney general, he resigned His resignation
was accepted the day before the attorney
general received the complaint, or, II is as
serted, he would have been removed.
A few of those who participated in destroy
ing the newspaper Office now publicly ex-
press regret for their action, but others
still believe that their summary course was
fully justified. Editor Mcbride who is at
present at Plankinton. has determined to
return to Mitchell in the near future and re-
establish the Mail Just what the ultimate
result of this action will be is difficult at
this time to decide 1t is certain, however.
that the strife will be continued with re-
newed vigor and bitterness.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-08

NEW YORK, March 7-Theodcre Rick
seeker, manufacturer of perfumes and toilet
articles, made an assignment today to Her.
bert Parsons with preferences for $22, 900.
Assets and liabilities not known.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, March Judge His
cock today appointed w. j. Smith and f. B..
JLdson, jr., receivers for the Syracuse Street
Railway company.
NEW YORK, March THE Undertook
& Hudson railway was sold at auction today
for $1O0,000 to a committee representing hold
ers of the first mortgage bonds.
BALTIMORE, March 7.-Vernon Cook and
Walter j. King were today appointed re-
ceivers for the Brusstar Shipbuilding COM
pany, one of the largest concerns of this city.
The companys defalcation on the interest OF
its mortgage bonds was the cause The
business will be closed out and discontinued