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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

| federal revenue but for Uno anHul-
ment by the supreme court OF law
passed by Democratic congress In
strict pursuance of the uniform deci-
sions of that court for nearly 100
years, that court having sustained
constitutional objections to it's en-
actment which have been overruled
by the ablest judges who had ever sat
on that bench. We declare that it is
the duty of congress to use all the
constitutional power which remains
after that decision, or which may
come from it's reversal by the court
as it may hereafter be constituted, SO
that the burdens of taxation may be
equally and impartially laid, to the
end that wealth may bear it's due
proportion of the expenses of the
government.
We therefore favor an amendment
to the federal constitution that will
permit the levy of an income tax.
We hold that the most efficient way
of protecting American labor is to
prevent the Importation of foreign
pauper labor to compete with it in
the home market and that the value
of the home market to our American
farmers and artisans is greatly re-
duced by vicious monetary system
which depresses the prices of their
products below the cost of produc-
tion and thus deprives them of the
means of satisfying their needs.
We denounce the profiigate waste
of the money wrung from the people
by the oppressive taxation and the
lavish appropriations of recent Re-
publican congresses, which have kept
taxes high, while the labor that pays
them is unemployed and the products
of the peoples toll are depressed in
price till they no longer repay the
cost of production. We demand
return to that simplicity and economy
which best BELTS a Democratic gov
ernment and a reduction in the num-
ber of useless offices, the salaries
of which drain the substance of the
people.
We denounce arbitrary interference
by federal authorities in local affairs
as a violation of the constitution of
the United States and crime against
free institutions, and we especially
object to government by Injunction
as new and highly dangerous form
of oppression by which federal judges
in contempt of the laws of the states
and the rights of citizens, become at
once legislators, Judge and execution
7er, and we approve the bill passed at
the last session of the United States
senate and now pending in the house
relative to contempts in federal
courts and providing for trials by
jury in certain cases of contempt.
Recognizing the just claims of de-
serving Union soldiers, we heartily
indorse the rule of Commissioner
Murphy that no names shall be ar
bitrarily dropped from the pension
roll, and the fact of enlistment and
service should be deemed conclusive
evidence against disease or disability
before enlistment.
We extend our sympathy to the
people of Cuba in their heroic strug
gle for liberty and independence.
Ws declare it to be the unwritten
law of this republic, established by
custom and usages of 100 years and
sanctioned by the examples of the
greatest and wisest of those who
government, that no man should be
eligible for third term of the presi-
Dental office.
Too much soap rots clothes; use less
soap by using harmless.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

eve lead all nations in agriculture,
we lead all nations in mining, and we
lead all nations in manufacturing
These are the trophies which we
bring after 20 years of protective
tariff Can any other system furnish
such evidence of prosperity? There
is no country in the world where in
dividual enterprise has such wide and
varied range and where the inventive
genius of man has such encourage
ment.-Wn1. Mckinley.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

$1.5O Year. Subscribers living outside of
Orleans or Caledonia Counties, $1.75 per year
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
NIT by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see If prop
err credits are made, and keep your subscrip-
t5ons in Advance,
In asking for a change of address, always
state where your paper is moU sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
plication. All cuts must have metal body.
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GEO. ]. KELLEY.

GEO. j. KELLEY.
~ ENERAL AGENT FOR THE PHOENIX
" Mutual Life Insurance Co.. Hartford, ,
Conn. Also agent for three other companies,
representing a capital of SS3 ,O0O. .00O Large
lines in Life, Fire, Accident and Endowment
Bonds placed on short notice. Due notice of
expiration Of policies always given. ofiice ON
Main ST., Albany, VT.
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account of the elements which will
gather around Bryan. Nothing since
the days of secession has presented
such a dangerous and threatening
condition of things in the political
arena as the present.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

Harriet Beecher Stowe survived
her brilliant brothers and all her lit
erary associates, and though not,
perhaps, justified in CHASING her as
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR:
JOSIAH CIRCUIT, of Derby.
FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR:
NELSON w. FISK, of Isle La Motto.
FOR TREASURER:
HENRY F. FIELD, of Rutland.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:
CHAUNCEY w. BROWNELL, of Burlington
FOR AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS:
FRANKLIN d. HALE, of Lunenburgh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

Too much soap rots clothes; use les
soap by using harmless.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ID DARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
ID Hours from a. m, to,l2, m. From 10
4, p: m. Amory Dawson, Pres't; II. X. Dewey.
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13
Surprised
Wasn't on the lookout f!
That's just the way
Gilman & COmpany'S
Special July Sale
will surprise some.

uAAA DUA PAAbV OVmVs
A good many of the customers won't
be surprised because they expect
greater bargains here than any
others give.
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS
Have you admired some of those
stylish novelties, of French and
German make, that are in dress
pattern lengths, exclusive styles /?
You didn't buy as you had made
up your mind something cheaper
would do. There are few Of
the choicest ones left that may
go at the price of the common
ones. Be quick if you want one
of them. They'll all 60 now at
special prices for July. You can
save $500 on a dress pattern
now. Goods to cut, as many
or as few yards as you like, un-
less they are remnants. You
can have them at special prices
for July.
AND DRESSES
New and stylish $1.50 ones for
bse, CSC, lower prices now are 69c,
arars59c, ,s49c, 39c--that means from
one third to one half less than
the prices you usually pay.
FANCY VELvETs-
Dollar Ones for 3oc
DRESS TRIMMINGS
You may have at special prices
for July.
FINEST 10c GINGHAMs-
You may have at DC.
SHIRT WAISTS
Your choice from the largest and
best stock in the county at low
est prices,
49c, 69c, 98c, l.25,
and with every waist you may
have a shirt waist set free.
GARMENTS AND MILLINERY
Beautiful silk lined capes,
cheap at $40, now $4.98.
Duck suits at
1925, 1913, 2.48.
CHILDREN JACKETS
Regular 400 ones for 2.50.
Want every sort of a garment
to go at some price this month.
We don't believe it pays to carry
them over
TRIMMED SAILOR HATS
at 25c, SOC, 69c, CSC, 1.25.
Children's and Misses Trimmed
Hats at soc. Ladies' Trimmed
Hats at CSC. All stylishly got
ten up and these prices made to
have them 90 with whiz.
LADIES JERSEY VESTS
lot of the half dollar ones
may go at $50.
So it is with the Mems Balbriggan
Shirts and Drawers. Best half
dollar goods now 39c.
MEMS Braces
pairs for the price OF one
for 25c.
A lot of New Wrappers last week
and more this week. New Dot
ted Swiss Muslins at 20.
New Belts. New Neckwear. Stand
ard Fashion Patterns. For every
thing you think dry goods store
should sell, visit
GILMAN & CO., NEWPORT.
They sell Cameras, the best on earth
for the price, So. Takes pictures
4 x 4, holds ! dozen glass plates
sor 3 dozen cut films, and that's
more than any other camera in the
world holds. There are other
reasons why it's best. See them.
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CLARENCE II wIIIFY

LNIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
IL Stock Insurance in the best companies i.
Stock and Mutual Insurance in the Vermont
Mutual and Union Mutual Fire Insuance
Companies. Farm Stock Insurance given at
advantageous rates in the New England Fire
Insurance Co. Solid Life and Accident In
surance. The Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance invites comparison on Management,
bility Assurance Corporation of London is
managed conservatively and settles for acci-
dents quickly. Patronize home industries
Barton Landing, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

Too much soap rots clothes; use less
soap by using harmless.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13
GILMAN & CO., NEWPORT.

They sell Cameras, the best ON earth
for the price, So. Takes pictures
s44 4, holds / dozen glass plates
sor 3 dozen cut films, and that s
more than any other camera in the
world holds. There are other
reasons why it's best. See them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

CHARLES GRAVES,
SPECIAL AGENT FOR CONNECTICUT
- General Life Insurance Co., Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

Congressman Jerry Simpson of
Kansas, one of the best known Pop
ulists in the country, talked on can
didates last week. He said: ''If the
Democrats will nominate Teller of
Colorado or Sibley of Pennsylvania,
the Populist convention will ratify
the nomination. We will not ratify
the nomination of Bland if it is made.
Teller is national man. Sibley is a
very liberal Democrat, with consis-
tent record for silver, but Bland is
such Democrat as we cannot sup
port. To ratify him would be to give
up our party organization"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

The sudden death of Constructor
Theodore d. Wilson, U. S. N, at the
Charlestown Navy Yard, is a severe
loss to the naval service and the
country.
Constructor Wilson'S career had
been one of extraordinary interest.
Beginning in his boyhood as ship
wright's apprentice at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, he had risen step by step
by sheer force of merit, to the first
place in his profession in America.
He had served his country by land
and by sea, in war and in peace, for
forty years. His life was full of hon
orable achievement, and it taught an
impressive lesson of unfiinching fl
deity and fervent patriotism.
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A ID RFAN

A. r. BEAN,
~ LOVER, VT, SELLS THE u. s. CREAM
W Separator; has fewer parts TO clean than
other separators and does thorough separat-
ing. Also, agent for the Mutual Life fnsur-
ance Co. of New York, and Union Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. of Montpelier. Correspond .
ence solicited and promptly attended TO.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

History is repeating itself. The
Democratic party is repeating at Chi
cago to- day the history it made for
itself at Charleston 36 years ago.
Through all the amazing vicissitudes
of the intervening period, the defeats
and disasters it has sustained, the
changes of front as new issues have
arisen, the temporary successes
which in its hands have turned to
ashes, the turnings and twistings by
which it has undertaken to reconcile
the irreconcilable and hold together
hostile factions and heterogeneous
elements, the party has been the
same in spirit and purpose. Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-07-13

JOSIAH A. PEARSON.
nENTIST, BARTON, VT. OFFICE IR
IL Owens Block.
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]. N. WEBSTER.

e. M. NICHOLS, NJ. D.,
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
Il and residence at III. X. Dewey's. Bar
ton, Vermont.
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55c per roll. Cheese-California 1211ac per
fb; Young America, 15c; Eastern Cream
cry, 15Q20c; Genuine Swiss. 40c; American
Swiss, 3oc; Martins Creamery, zoe; Sage
Cheese, 20c; Neufchatel, 10c.
VEGETABLES-Lim Beans, sc per 10;
Hubbard Squash, &c per 10: Tomatoes, 29c
per box; Bell Peppers, Sc per tb; Chile
Peppers dry, 15c per 10; Caulif1ower. 10c
each: Lettuce. three for &c: Bunch VeEe.
tables (roots), 12i2c dozen; Celery, &C;
per ID; Salinas Potatoes, 81 80 per 100 lbs:
Highland Potatoes. soc per sack; Sweet
PPotatoes Pota'3 2.sc per in; Spinach. sc per io
lunches for sc; Artichokes, 60c per dozen;
oyster Plant, 12lac per dozen.
POULTRY-Hens, Coo eaen; Springs, SOC
each; Broilers, 40c each; Tame Geese. 81 30
each; Tame Ducks. 75c each; Young Tur-
keys, 17q1Sc per 10.
EGGS-Eastern. common, 25c per dozen:
Eastern, fancy. SOC per dozen: California.
GAME-Hare. 25c each: Wild Geese. so
@75c per pair; Quail. 81 so per Dozen
Ducks-Canvasback, 90c per pair; Mailaro,
Zoe; Sprig. soc; Widgeon, 25c; Teal 25c;
Rabbits, 2oc per pair; Cottontails, 3oc per
pair; Squirrels, SOC per pair.
COAL -Wholesale--Pearl, lie; Eo-
GAsoLINE"whoIesalespstoSvsed nseH na.s saSs Gasoline
cases, 1S1ac; Stove Gasoline bulk 13c: 50
degree Gasoline, cases. 25c; So degree Gas
oline, bulk, 20c; 63 degree Benzine, cases.
ELECTRIC LIGHT CANDLES-(Whole.
salel; 10 OF. SIC; y OF, 61ac: IA OF. e; 10
oz, rs; Granite Mining. 10 o. &c; y OF.
MEATS-Beef-Prime Rib Roast, 121s@
15c; Loin Steak, 121a@15c: Rump Steak
1Oc; Chuck Roast, 10c; Rump, Sc; Brisket.
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal 12c. Mutton-Leg.
HOPPE; Loin and Rib Chops, 1212c; Nut
ton Stew, Sc; Shoulder Chops, Sc. Pork.
SQ12c per fb; Corned Beef, SQ121ac; Saus-
age. 121ac; Vienna Sausage, 15c: Bacon,
SG13iac; Ham, 121a@131ac.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, Doc per
cwt; Wheat, soc; second quality. 45c; AL
falfa, first cutting, 45@5Oc: second and
third cuttings. soc; whole Barley, 81 10:
Ground Barley, 81 20; Feed Oats, 81 100
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ART NEEDLEWORK.

HAVING SECURED THE SERVICES
OF several competent embroiderers, l am
prepared to execute any number of or
ders for the latest styles in fine needle
work. Christmas orders should be given
early to receive best attention. MISS L.
SCHUBERT. 1914 Eighth street
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Is. F., No. 502-Department Two-FYled
December Z 1860

DSSciIIDCI 4, 1CCOJ
Augustus Laver ct al. appellants;
A. T. Hotaling, respondent. Appeal
from order granting new trial. Order
affirmed.
The law does not allow that a rule for
professional guidance adopted by or
ganizations or societies of the members
OF any profession Is competent evidence
In their favor in controversies with lay
employers regarding the quantum of
their compensation, unless accompanied
by proof that the rule or usage was
known to the employer at the time Of
the alleged contract with a member Of
the profession, or that 1T was so gener-
ally accepted and acted upon by the
public as to give it the standing Of a
custom, reasonable, uniform and noto-
rious, knowledge Of which was to be
imputed to the employer
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.

San Francisco, Dec. Sth.
Morning Session-Alpha, Sc; Andes, 13c;
Challenge, 2Sc; Chollar, 81 35Q1 80; c G v,
81 40Q1 80; G & c, 40q3Sc; H & N, 94491c;
Mexican, Ale; Ophtr 92c; Savage, 40439c;
Sierra New, 40139c; Union Con, S6Q35c; !;
Yellow Jacket, 29c.
Closing Quotations-Alta, &c; Alpha Con,
&c; Andes, 12c; Belcher, Csc; B & B. 53c;
Bodie Con- sac; Bullion, 12c; Bulwer Con,
fidence, csc; c c & " 6Oc; Crown Point,
lie; G & c, 31c; H & N, sac: Justice &c;
Mexican, 3sc; Mono, 15c; Occidental Con,
12c; Ophir, sec; Overman, &c; Potosi, 52c;
34c; Utah Con, &c; Yellow Jacket, 26c.
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(Sac., No. 1O4-Department Two-Filet

(Sac.. No. 104-Department Two-Filed
December z, 1860
San Joaquin Lumber Company, re-
spondent; S. L. Welton ct al, appel
lants. Mechanics lien. Petition by
respondents attorney to amend ijudg
ment of affirmance by directing the
court below to add to amount of orig
inal judgment an attorneys fee for de-
Tending cause on appeal. Denied.
Section 1895, c. c. P, places the mat
ter Of an attorneys fee In the hands
of the Superior Court. An order made
in the Appellate Court upon the SUBJ
ject would not be binding on the trial
court.
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.
No Change in the situation I'm Local
Produce Circles.

Sacramento, Dec. Sth.
There was no change in the situation in
local produce circles to-day. Trade was
of fair proportions, with prices as pre-
viously quoted. Game was in good supply.
Following are the retail prices Tor the
various articles mentioned.
FLOUR-Family Extras. 81 90 per 100
ms; 81 30 for 80 lbs.
FRUIT-Winter Nelis Pears, &c: Apples.
&C per ID. S1@l Is per box: Eastern Apples.
30 per n; Ounces, &c per 10; Grapes. &c
per ID, 4oc per box: Oranges-Mandarin
30c per dozen; Navels, 50q75c; Seedlings.
20G40c:- Lines. 1oc; Lemons. 15Q25c per
dozen: Cocoanuts, 10c each: Pomegran-
ates, for &c: Pineapples, 5oG60c each.
NUTS-New Walnuts, 121ac per 10: New
Almonds. l2lac: New Braziis, 12l1c: Pecans.
I6c; Filberts, 15c; Chestnuts, 25c; Pine
Nuts, Ec: Hickory Nuts, 10c.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-Pi 20D
21c per 10; Mountain, 20c: Valley Roll.
1S@20c; Petaluma, 500 per roll; Creamery,
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IS. F., No. 400-Department Two-File6
December Z, 1860

December T. 1860
Joseph E. Shain, respondent; George
II. Maxwell, executor Of r. s. Mesick,
deceased, appellant. Goods furnished
and cash advanced. Affirmed.
Appellants contended that the claim
was on a retail liquor account, and that
under the statute of March 20. 1874, no
recovery could be had exceeding So. He
produced sundry computations to show
that payments acknowledged in the bill
were more than sufficient to extinguish
the whole thereof. except items within
said statute. Held, that the propriety
of the verdict could not be impeached
by a method so direct, where there
was nothing In the record to show what
evidence was produced at the trial.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
SYALLABI.

SYALLABI.
(Sac., No. 117-Department Two-Ffled
December Z, 1860
Edward A Won Schmidt, respondent;
Alfred w. Won Schmidt appellant. Ac-
counting of alleged partnership. At
firmed.
The judgment being in all respects
sustained by the findings, and no point
of appeal being made upon the plead
ings, the judgment should stand.
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Is. F., No. 4S6-Department Two-Filed

(S. F., No. 4S6-Department Two-Filed
December {, 1860
]. W. Mcneil, assignee of G. G..
White, appellant; E. H. Hansen, re-
spondent. Action to set aside sales and
conveyances and for accounting. Af-
firmed.
The evidence showed that the debtor
did not consider himself insolvent at the
time of executing the transfers; that
the respondent did not know he was
insolvent; that there was bona fides
throughout; further, that the creditors
selected respondent to sell the property
and apply the proceeds to the debts.
Held, that the transfers and convey
ances stand.
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Is. F., No. 403-Department Two-FYled
December z 1860


e. w. Smell appellant; Elizabeth
Payne. respondent. Mechanics lien.
Reversed.
A bin of exceptions, except as to the
ground that finding or decision is not
supported by the evidence, need not
contain specifications OF error.
The only penalty for clerical error
in lien is to postpone the lien to the
claims of other lien holders; 1t cannot
invalidate the lien.
A statement In the lien that the lien
holder is to be paid for his material ION
demand of payment as to each delivery
Of any quantity on said property by
him, the reasonable market value there
Of" Is a sufficient statement as to the
time Of payment for the material
recorded lien, good in other re-
spects, cannot be rejected because the
amount claimed is somewhat larger
than can be sustained by the proofs,
unless 1t be so willfully false as to
amount to a fraud.
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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 51246c; second
quality. 4lzQ5c; third quality, 3Is14c per 10.
VEAL-4hQ5c for large and 697c per ID
for small.
MUTTON-wethers. &c: Ewes, 5Q51ac
per 10.
I.AMB-7c per 10.
PORK-Live Hogs, 3Q3kc per n for
heavy and 3Q3j4c for small
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Is. F., No. 201-Department Two-Filed
December Z, 1860

D. c. NJ. Goodsell, respondent;
Thomas Ashworth ct AL, appellants.
Action by assessed property owner
against Superintendent Of Streets and
his official bondsmen to recover dam
ages for defective work accepted Re-
versed.
The evidence did not justify the find
ings.
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(Sac., No. 205-Department Two-Filed
December Z, 1860


December Z, 1860
In the matter of the estate and guard
ianship of Edward Roy Jack, a minor
Appeal from order vacating sale of real
property. Order affirmed
Section 1889. c. c. P, provides that
all the proceedings for the sale of prop
erty by guardians must be the same as
those prescribed for the sale Of the
property of decedents by executors or
administrators. See also Sections 1917
and 1862 and 1854
Where the question to be determined
was what was the real value of the
land sold, in ascertaining that value
it was proper for the court to be in
formed upon what grounds the esti-
mates of value We're based
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Is. F.. No. 451-Department Two-Filed

Is. F., No. 4o1-Department Two-Filed
December Z, 1860
Louis Peterson, appellant: Sheriff of
the city and county of San Francisco,
respondent. Mandate to compel sale
upon judgment. Affirmed.
+ Letters patent and inventions covered
thereby cannot be advertised and sold
under a common execution. They are
personal favors or monopoles, granted
to particular persons by the Govern
ment The mere advertising and sell
ing of patent upon notice would con-
vey nothing to the purchaser.
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Eastern Grain Markets.

New York, Dec Sth
WHEAT-December s7Iac; Nay, S67sc
Chicago, Dec. sth.
wHEAT-December The; January, 1sc:
May, So5sc; July, 15isc-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-16
SENATE COMMITTEE ADOPTS PET
TIGREN,s BILL RELATING TO
SEAL FISHERIES.
WARNING TO OTHER NATIONS.
HELP PROTECT THE SEALS OR WE
WILL SLAUGHTER THEM ALL
AT ONCE.
HAWAIIAN CABLE IN FAVOR
Ing win BE Presented to
the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The senate
committee on foreign relations held a
special meeting today and practically
decided to favorably report Senator
Pettigrew's bill for the amendment of
the law regulating the seal fisheries.
The main feature of the bill is a pro-
vision permitting the president to have
all the seals, male and female, on the
Pribylof islands killed in case the gov
ernments interested will not agree to
a modus vivendi for the better protec-
ton of the seals while the matter Of
permanent protection is under consid-
Grafton by an International commission,
for which that bill makes provision.
They conclude that the total extermina-
ton of the herd is at best only ques-
ton of few years. If all are killed
outright, as they might be when they
land on the island next summer, the
United States would secure the pro-
ceeds Of the slaughter and the Starva-
ton of the young seals would be pre-
vented
The committee also had under con-
sideration the propositions for a cable
to Hawaii. The subcommittee which
had this question under consideration
made favorable report without rec
ommending either of the propositions
before the committee. There are two
of them, one made by the Pacific Ca
BILE company, Of which Mr.. Scyrimsor,
of New York, is the head, and the
other represented by Col. Spalding, of
Honolulu. The report favors contract
with one of these companies whereby
the government will pay subsidy of
about $160,OOO a year for twenty years,
the cable company to do the govern
ment cable business for an indefinite
period, until the entire amount of the
subsidy shall be Cancelled. Some of the
Democratic members objected to any
subsidy cor government partnership
with private corporations; but it was
made evident that one of the bills
would receive the Endorsement of the
committee. The final disposition was
postponed to permit a more thorough
investigation of the comparative claims
and resources of the two companies.