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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
COMMUNICATIONS.
4 Peoples Year.

COYIC . StaA'
This seems to be a year when the people
know what they want and are not airaio
To express themselves. The "ieaders" and
ssfavorite sonsn had planned early in the
camnaipp to SO control the conventions at
to finally control the presidential Domina.
ton.
And it was precisely this way In regard
TO the presidential canvass in Ve:M omit IL
began four years ago when heed war
taken up through the state making
spet ches, and from that time on the
uieadersb were planning to carry Yer
mont for him in this campaign. 1t was
notoriously arranged at the Young Ne
pu blican club meeting In February. NO
other name but Reed's was mentioned
The songs sung at the meeting all wounn
up in the last line with "Thomas 3. keeo, /,
and Mr.. Max ham, the singer. announced
between the songs from the platform in
the hall that s.the fact OF his being able to
leave his situation in Washington to pc
present at that meeting was through the
courtesy OF Representative Powers.
But as the time approached for select.
ing the delegates to the conventions at
Montpelier the people in the o,fferent
towns and cities had a voice OF their own,
and the states OF the 'sleaders" were badly
broken, and Mckinley delegates were
sent to the conventions.
This same course Is being pursued in
the gubernatorial canvass. Four years
ago at least, and probably longer, the
"Ieaders" had planned and agreed that
Josiah Grout should be the candidate for
governor In 1895, and 30 much was it
taken as matter OF course, that up to the
time OF the Legislative reunion In October
last. no other name had been spoken OF
and it looked as though be would be NOM
mated without any opposition. At the
meeting OF the joint assembly when there
were present Representatives from all
parts OF the state, ex-Gov. Stewart, in a
complimentary way, spoke OF the names
OF several men who were quite capable OF
max ing good governors. Among them was
Speaker W. W. Stickney, whose name
was greeted with round OF applause.
1t was evident enough that he had struck
a popular thought with the people, that
be was mot a made to order candidate,
and everywhere after that meeting, In the
streets and in the hotels, people were ask
ing, CIV hat do you think OF Stickney"
and everywhere his name was most cor
daily received. II you asked any OF the
"leaders" what they thought OF Stickney,
the usual reply was, HE Is good man
but can afford to wait, and as for myself,
| promised long ago that il Josiah Grout
was candidate. would support him,
and therefore shall have to do it,"
AS in the presidential campaign, the
greater numper OF newspapers OF the state
seem to be in favor OF Josiah Grout, and
also the leading politicians who
think they generally control the politics
Of the state and expect favors by doing SO
mot only they, but the Congressional
are for Grout. But il you ask
the people who their preference Is, espt-
cially those who within the last dozen
years have come in contact with Speaker
in the last legislature, they do
not hesitate to express their choice in hi,
'avor. $50
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Children. Rights, Etc

Mr.. E. N. Bacon did good thing I
| the HERALD OF two weeks ago in settint
forth the Importance OF habits OF indus
try in young people. He was specially
fortunate in his reference to Licco.n, whr
as boy was an ideal representative OF the
"bright minority aud who made the
most OF his chances, largely by J ONE
study ,..often by the light OF the old ME
place and after hard days work. This
evil tendencies and to develop the germs
OF his future greatness. Mr.. bacon might
have named long list of poor boys who
worked and studied their way up to lead
ership and fame by just having an aim
and making good use Of their spare min.
utes; and he might have pictured the
check to civilization II all these boys,
shining examples OF the "bright minor.
ity," had In the past been deprived at
home Of proper mental food for their hun
cry intellects; and II the germs Of prom
Isl had been smothered by dangerous as
sociations and poisonous literature; and
the argument to claim for the modern
boys and girls the same privileges that
did SO n uch for 10, mer generations.
Mr.. Bacon has p, me ritici ms on en-
article OF ipin, in thu HEPALD OF Apr |
9Th. Will the reat er please carefully scan
the first forty lines and then read Mr..
Bacon's communication, and Il will be
seen that little need be said in reply. II
my good friend, for lack OF other game In
range OF his gun. has been creating argu-
ments Of straw for the fun OF popping
them over, cannot object to the pleasant
rastime. He, being one of the "bright mi
norlty," magnaDimouely puts In a word
for the majority, or the children Of aver
nQaifU fUhioh 10 a trh or
than my own schoolboy rank). I also
would give all the children every posi-.
BILE advantage and encouragement, giving
the best teachers, enforcing required at
tendance, and allowing the free use OF
textbooks during vacations when asked
for and properly used TOR honest work;
but II they do not ask for the privilege 1t
does not follow that we must deny It to
those who want 1t. had in mind the de-
velopment Of leaders, and those as a rule
grow from children iull OF animal life,
hard workers, hard players and hard
students, who are constantly sat" some.
thing OF Importance; and the wisely se-
lected required studies for public schools
are the very ones that should claim their
chief attention until mastered. Whatever
specially they afterward select, they
should be we'll grounded in these founda-
ton branches. The suggestions OF Supt.
Stone regarding nature studies are most
excellent and II properly executed will be
very uceful and entertaining, but there
will be some danger of an all-absorbing
interest resulting in neglect Of the regu.
lar course.
There are several errors in my article
referred to, most OF which will be recog-
nlzed as such. They are due to my dc.
tective manuscript. The most imuortapt
relates to the ventilating inlet shaft. 1t
enters the room and goes to the center OF
the ceiling, there dividing, etc.
H. l.. BlxBY, Chelsea, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

The Middlebury Register advances
the novel explanation that McKinley's
victory in Vermont was not on &C
count of the party's staunch adher-
ence to protection, Of which McKin-
ley is the leading apostle, but because
Of the preference Of the Republicans
Of Vermont for bimctallism, rather
than the present standard. Ii the
Register were not blinded by It's pro-
silver views it would never arrive at
such conclusion. What basis is
there for it in view of the financial
declaration OF the convention which
was sound as nut?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14


Grover is still lying low and say
ing nothing. He drops no intima'
ton as to whether he is candidate
for denomination or not. He keeps
his party guessing. Some say that he
would decline under any circum.
stances to lead the Democratic forlorn
hope while others think that if he
could dictate the platform, which
would be an endorsement of his finan-
cial views, he would accept. The ef-
feet is to hold other aspirants in
check. However, the matter is of
minor consequence this year. The
next president will be Republican.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

The Bennington Banner is out
with what we take to be All author
lied and inspired presentation of Sen.
ator Proctor's name as candidate for
the vice-presidency. No Vermonter
would object to such a happy consum-
nation, but Vermont is very small
speck on the map and the place is
more apt to go TO some man from a
great pivotal state. There are at least
two aspiring statesmen on the west
side who would not object to sena-
torial vacancy such as Senator Proc
tors promotion would create.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
AS to the Governorship.

There are two candidates and on,
ly two-for the Republican guberna
torial nomination in Vermont this
year. The voter who wisely decides
not to throw away his ballot on some
impossible third person will have to
choose one Of these two as his prefer
cnce. The candidates are:--
Josiah Circuit Of Derby, Orleans
county, well known as ex-speaker Of
the Vermont House; lawyer of some
years practice, who later turned his
attention to farming in what may be
termed a 'fancy" way. He is also in
terested in a scale mandatory at Mo
line, Iii. Mr.. Grout won an env;able
record as soldier. He is a brother
of Congressman w. w. Grout.
The other candidate is William w.
Stickney of Ludlow, Windsor county.
He has been familiar figure in the
Vermont House for many years,as as
sistan clerk, clerk, and for the last two
s ssions as s. eaker. He is lawyer of
ability. He is younger by dozen
years or SO than Mr.. Grout, and still
old enough to be thoroughly sound in
No one doubts that either of these
men would discharge the duties and
carry the honors of the Office in a sat.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Better
Health
Than Ever

IAN attack of La Grippe, three
years ago, left me physical
wreck, and being naturally frail
and delicate, it seemed as If /
never should rally again. In
sluced at last to try
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Deafness Cannot he Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased port ion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed, deafness Ii the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be Destroy
ed forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarrh, which Is nothing but an in
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF deafness Caused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & co Toledo, o.
nT- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

The Michigan Republican conven-
ton last week, after contest, substi-
tuted the Minneapolis straddle Of 1872
on the currency question for sound
declaration in favor of honest money.
This plank OF 1872 was written by SEN
ator Jones Of Nevada, a rank free
silver man. Such declaration ought
not to find pace in the st. Louis
platform this year and we trust will
not. Michigan is the only eastern or
central state that has shown a weak
knee, though the Ohio platform was
not satisfactory in all respects.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

The last straw to which the anti
Mckinley plotters were clinging
broke last week when Indiana in
structed her delegates to vote for the
Ohio man. An effort was made by
McKinley's opponents to drag Ilarri-
son into the field to prevent Indiana
giving her votes to the Ohio candi-
date, but he was too wise and honor
able TO comply after once withdraw
ing. By the way, what would be the
matter with Harrison for secretary Of
state?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

BEFORE rs! 5sss's ' $ e: 'i Ii 7;
rible blood dis
ease I had spent hundreds Of dollars
trying various remedies and physi-
clans, none Of which did me any
good. My finger nails came off and
my hair came out, leaving me
perfectly bald. ! then went to
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The monster Holmes was hanged
last week. Ills GOODNESS never de-
serted him, On the scaffold he made
a short speech in which he denied
having taken human life except in
two instances and those unintention-
ally. Holmes was easily the cham
pion villain Of his day. May his like
never appear again.
Vcrmont-is now famous for another
product besides men, women, maple
sugar and horses. We refer 10
baseball pitchers. She furnishes
Pond for the Baltimores, Abbey for
the Brooklyns and Doheny for the
New Yorks, all winning twirlers, as
we'll as Standish for the Metropolis
tans, Summersgill for the unbeaten
Brown University team and others
Of less note.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

| little to choose between them. What
Mr.. Grout gains by his added years is
offset by M. Stickney's more recent
connection with legislation. Either
would make good governor and were
it not that other issues than their re-
spective personal qualifications enter
we should find it difficult to name our
preference.
While it is true that no deep inter-
est is shown by the party, yet it has
not escaped our observation that the
party leaders are for GYout almost to
a man, while Mr.. Stickney's support
ers are found largely among the rank
and-file. This solid array of '9ead-
ers" behind Grout, taken in connec-
ton with recent political history in
Vermont, is not a pleasant sight to a
considerable number of voters. Mr..
Grout has been on the "eligible" list
for some years. lie might have been
nominated in 1892, but he supported
Fuller against a brother farmer, Fletch-
er. 1t is significant that lFuller's
friends are now for Grout. Other
things justify the oft-expressed opin-
ion that the Grout 'slate" was made
up by the bosses several years ago.
Mr.. Grout doubtless has many per-
sonal and Grand Army friends who
are not to be blamed fer supporting
him.
Now Mr.. Grout may be the best
qualified OF any man in Vermont for
this office, but the people rightly OBJ
iect to him as a candidate of thes'ring."
They do not like cut-and-dried poll
tics, made up to order for them, years
in advance. That is not their ideal OF |
government for Vermont. Accord
ingly, there were year ago mutter-
ings Of discomfort with the GrOut
plan. A leader was wanted to antag-
onize it. A fit one was found in the
person of Mr., Stickney. The an.
nouncement OF his candidacy threw
the politicians into CONSERVATION. "Oh,
ne is good man, but let him wait his
urn they said. Now this ''turn"
business is just what the people object
o, and when CIRCUITS supporters refer
% it as they usually do it shows how
litierent are their ideas. We do not
believe that the Republicans of ver-
mont want to see the governorship
urned into sort of barber shop
where list Of eligibles get into place
md await the command, "Nextw
They want to be unhampered and left
rec to make whatever choice they see
1t. We believe they are right, too.
Mr.. Stickney has the same right to as
lire to the governorship this year as
hough he had been considered pros
'ective candidate for four years past,
ut the ''bosses" look upon him as an
nterloper. He will not be waved back
his scat at their beck, but insists up.
n letting the people decide the qncs-
ion. Is he right
We look upon the issue as square /
ne. The politicians want Grout; they !
ont want Stickney. VIII IN do the
eople want? !
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account of the great mortality
among children, caused by DO vel lrou bles
Perfect safety may be assured those who
keep on hand DeWitt's Collie and Cholera
cure, and administer it promptly. For
cramps, bilious collie, dysentery and di-
arrhea, IT affords instant relief. e. E..
Evans Co., Randolph; K. P.Stockwell,
Bethel; M. ]. Sargent g. Son, So. ROYAL.
ton; A. r. Hood, 4 Son, Chelsea.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
The ..Rump, Meet a FAILURE.

st. Louis, July 2S.-About sixty mid
dle-of-the-road delegates, represen ting
the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Louisiana, Kansas, Maine, Tennessee,
Missouri, Mississippi, Wyoming, Texas,
Wisconsin and West Virginia, met in the
headquarters of the Texas delegation at
the Southern hotel on Saturday night and
undertook to organize "rump" Pop
ulist convention. A resolution provid-
ing that 1--WE believe Populist nomi-
nee for any important legislative or ex-
ecutive office should stand square on
Populist platform" was voted down by
vote of 10 to 20, one.half the delegates
having quit the meeting before it was
fairly opened.
Henry L. Call, of New York, formerly
of Kansas, offered a motion that the com.
mittee appointed in the afternoon be re-
quired to communicate with Bryan, as
certain his decision and report within
ten days; also that a provisional commit
tee be appointed by the chair, after con-
sulting with middle-of-the-road friends,
to confer as to what further action should
be taken.
After some discussion this motion was
adopted and the "rumpers" adjourned
sine die.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
NEW MEXICO NEWS.

Wagon Mound is having a quiet and
thrifty little boom in the face of the
hard times.
A postoffice has been established at
Monero, Rio Arriba county, with Geo. H
Tice as postmaster.
The opinion of the court in the matter
of releasing Agapito Abeyta, ir., on bail
will be rendered by Judge Smith On Sat
urday; also, the preliminary hearing of
Seratin Baca will be concluded on that
day.-Las Vegas Optic.
The San Juan county court house and
jail refunding bonds, to the amount of
$l6,900, at 81 per cent, issued in lieu of
the 10 per cent bonds, are on hand ready
for the official signatures.
Hon. II. K. Thurber, one of the up
builders of Roswell, who Is a lifelong
Republican has espoused the cause of
Democracy, owing to the silver plank.
Verify this is battle of principles.
An order of sale has been issued to the
sheriff of Guadalupe county to sell the
lands and chattels, held by him under a
writ of attachment, belonging to Frank
N. Page, to satisfy Judgment obtained
against him by W. R. Upton for the sum
of 1881.
A writ of habeas corpus was issued to
the sheriff of Colfax county to produce
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
THE MARKETS.

: New York, July 2S.--Money on call
easy at 2 per cent; prime mercantile
paper, 8 o 7 per cent; silver, 6Sa4; lead,
e2.85.
Kansas City. ~ Cattle, Texas steers,
e1.75 @ $3.50; beef steers, $2.7S @ $500;
stockers and feeders, $2.60 @ $3.50.
Sheep, lambs, $2.76 @ $500; muttons,
$500 q $3.1O.
Chicago CATTLE, beeves, t8.l5 @ %. 80;
cows and heifers, el.lS q 48.76; Texas
steers, &2.4O @ $40; stcckers and feed.
ers, $2.40 o $3.50. Sheep, weak at yester-
days decline.
Chicago. Wheat, July and August, 81 q ;
September, 675S. Corn, July, 28N; Sep
tembef, "a. Oats, July, 10; September,
l7H.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
Highest Of all Leavenng PowerLatest U. Govt Report
R3H!Aa!!! g! Rsxas&l! RsklH&
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

the person of Pedro Montoya held for
murder on August /, to be determined
whether he is entitled to his liberty or
not. The habeas corpus case was taken
under advisement until next Saturday.
The Roswell Register has now changed
hands permanently, Mr.. W. II. Mulane
having sold the plant and good will to
the present lessee, James W. Mullens.
The paper will be kept up to its present
standard, aud new featAres added as cir
curr .ancel will permit.
1t was Las Vegas Opticreporters privl-
lege to take dinner at the insane asylum,
on Sunday, as the guest of Steward Geo.
W. Ward, and it must be said that no
better meal could have been obtained at
any down town restaurant. The food
was wholesome and we'll cooked and there
was plenty of it. The first served at meal
time IN the asylum are the patients,
always, some of them so helpless and in
different that they have to be fed with
spoons in the hands of the steward and
his assistants. No knives or forks ever
fine place on the tables.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
CABLED FROM FOREIGN LANDS
DR.. Jameson and His Associates in the
Transvaal Conspiracy Convict
ed in London.
SERIOUS RIOTS In LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Italian Quarter of Zurich Raided by an
Infuriated Mob-Suppressed by the
Police-Bloody Fighting on the
Island of Crete.

London, July 2S.-The jury in the
Jameson South African case found all the
defendants guilty of violating the for
eign enlistment act. DR.. Jameson was
sentenced to fifteen months i'm prisonment
without labor; Major John Willoughby,
ten months; Major White, seven months
Capt. Henry F. Coventry, Col. R. Grey
Col. H. f. White, five months.
RIOTS IN SWITZERLAND.
Zurich, July 2S.-The riots, which broke
out on Saturday, arising from the killing
of a Swiss citizen by Italians, we're re-
newed yesterday evening and continued
all night. An infurated crowd attacked
the Italian quarter committing serious
excesses. The rioters were overpowered
by the police and military and fifty men
we're arrested.
BLOODY WORK ON ISLAND OF CRETE.
Athens, July 2S.-A large body of Mus
selmans, supported by Turkish troops,
engaged in pillaging the Adomati district
of Crete, has been attacked by 1900 IN
The latter drove the Mussel
mans and Turkish troops out of the dis
trict, iDflicting serious losses.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-07-28
AGRICULTURAL TESTS.
Interesting Experiments Now In Pro-
gress Mt the San Juan Branch
station.

Superintendent H. H. Griffin, of the
agricultural experiment station across
the river from Aztec, says the San Juan
Index, is testing four varieties of peas
this season, one of which is mixed with
oats, to ascertain which will make the
most vigorous growth on mesa land and
their fertilizing qualities, also what is
known as the southern COW pea, which
gives promise Of being good fertilizer.
He is testing Sand Vetch and Mammoth
clover for the same purpose and their
qualities for the retention of moisture.
Fall and spring varieties of rye are be-
ing tried for an early forage crop, also
its growth and yield on mesa land.
Thirteen varieties of winter and spring
wheat are undergoing trial, all of which
look fairly well.
There are four varieties of oats, all of
which have made a good growth. Spe-
cial experiments are being made to over
come the smut or blackhead.
Eighteen varieties of potatoes are be-
ing tested for period Of maturity, pro-
ductiveness and growth on mesa soil. A
treatment for scab is also being tested.
Ten varieties of field corn we're planted
and are being tried especially for period
Of maturity and productiveness. The po-
tatoes and field corn have made excep.
tionally fine growth for mesa land.
There are eleven varieties Of sweet corn
undergoing comparison as to quality,
period of maturity and freedom from
worms.
Three kinds Of forage plants, viz:
Kaffir corn, Jerusalem corn and African
millet are being tried.
One variety OF broom corn which bids
fair to make q good yield.
The varieties of beans are being tested
as to growth, yield and freedom from
fungus growth and insect troubles. The
bean bug, an insect partial to certain
varieties, .is being looked after.
A bush or tree variety Of lima bean is
being tried; number Of kinds Of squash
are growing. Supt. Grifin can tell any
of our farmers how to eradicate the
squash bug.
Six varieties of caulifower are under
going trial, nine varieties Of tomatoes
are growing. Special experiments are
being made and rigid methods applied
with view Of overcoming the blight pc
culiar to this plant. II successful, the
result will be OF much value to our farm
ers.
What is known as the Australian salt
bush is being grown in the hardest
"chico" that can be found. II is claimed
that this plant will absorb rs per cent Of
its weight in alkali each year and is said
to be good as forage plant.
Two varieties Of lawn grass are also
being tried.