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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

THE Detroit Tribune, which was one
of the ablest of the free silver papers,
adds its voice to the demand for a ces-
sation of hostilities, in view of the de-
cisiveness of the late election. 1t says:
The battle is over and the conservative
element OF the nation has won. 1t is mat
ter OF congratulation that it has won by an
indisputable majority. The policy thus de-
termined upon is not the conciliatory one
toward the weaker and suffering classes
which most of the readers of the Tribune
would have deemed most wise, but they &C.
cept it as the will Of the people and are sat-
isfied. Indeed as loyal citizens of great
republic why should they not be satisfied?
Whatever may be the merits of the
bimetalic principle, in face of yesterdays
decision by the people, OF course all further
agitation OF 1t should be suspended, or at
least until the opposite policy has had a
further trial The silver party, we feel sure,
will make no factious opposition. The sue
cessful party will feel it incumbent upon it
to restore the prosperous times the country
once enjoyed, and much is to be hoped from
the efforts thus put forth. Indeed 1t will be
dangerous not to fulfill the promises of pros
perity 30 lavishly held out during the cam
paign, but with the tremendous RESPONSE
bility resting upon the victors they will not
fail of fulfilling what they have guaranteed.
Both strong centralized government and
democratic one have their advantages; we
only needed to know which the majority of
fhn 10
tanned. They have given notice that prop
erty rights shall be protected to the utmost
in this country, and that the standing army
shall constitute national police. 1t is all
right If the people will it 80, and it may be
for the best. So earnest contest cannot
fail to be of great utility in rousing the
vigor OF the republic and assuring its per-
petuity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18
As to Certain Testimony,

Idaho has joined Colorado, Wyoming
and Utah in giving full suffrage to
women. The fact that Idaho has thus
amended her constitution by more
than two-thirds vote is hailed as "an
unparalleled victory for woman suffrage"
Idahos total vote is about $4,000. BY
majority four times as large as that
states aggregate vote, Massachusetts
the birthplace of the reform, has re.
Gently declared against women suffrage,
and woman was. the chief factor in
waving the thorny crown aside. In es-
timating the moral weight of these two
votes, the censure of the latter, as
Hamlet advised the players, must, in
the popular allowance, DER weigh a
whole theater of mining camp and cow
boy states. 1t is also fatal to the ex-
ample of these states, and of Kansas
also, that in the recent election they
arrayed themselves on the side of the
reputation of national obligations, and
gave aid and comfort to the cause of
anarchy, with the possible exception of
Wyoming, which may turn out to be a
brand plucked from the burning.
GA Taxpaying Woman's citation of
Kansas as witness in behalf of mu-
nicipal suffrage for woman, would be
more effective if the testimony were
more modern, and if the state had not,
since 1889, passed over to populism, to
the domination of elements represented
by the hirsute PETER and the sockless
Simpson, by Mrs. Lease and ex.Gover-
nor Lewellyn. Colorado has given
Blood-to-the-Bridles Waite to political
history, and others of the list have con-
tributed to the political highwaymen
who lately held up the United States
Senate, and were active in the recent
canvass on the side of the enemies of
the national credit and the maintenance
of the national authority. 1t is not de-
clared that woman suffrage is RESPONSE
BILE for the political standing of the
states in which it is dominant. Like old
Dog Tray, the suffrage may be simply
unfortunate in being caught in bad COM
pany. But Vermont, the Eagles Nest
of Freedom, is not ready to become a
follower of the states in question, or to
regulate her political course by that of
the community founded by her recreant
son, the late Brigham Young.
Again we say, submit this question,
in its amplest dimensions, to popular
discussion and popular vote. Let the
voice of all the people, not simply of an
ininitesimal minority, be heard in its
decision, and .before.conclusive action is
taken by the legislature.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

the principal having the largest mate
rial interest in the adjudicationP Is the
plan of settlement proposed such one
as is sanctioned by the constitution and
laws of Venezuelap One that the gov
eminent can lawfully agree to, under
which il can be compelled to submis.
sion, and can compel submission by the
people, if in any particular the final
Judgment is deemed to be unfavorable
to the interests of VenezutlA? The at
titude of the United States in the set
Element of the dispute is that of a
strong person interested in seeing JUS
tice done to the weak and defenstl as
side of quarrel. 1t is not that of a
principal in the quarrel, though its at
titude is not entirely philanthropic. 1t
is individually interested in right set
Element of the contention. Ina wrong
settlement, that should give to any Eu-
ropean powers a rod of the territory of
an American republic, the welfare of
the United States is Immediately and
directly concerned. In this way and to
this extent the United States is prin-
cipal in case.
1t is understood that Venezuela's
standing and dignity, as a principal
party in the arbitration, have been
carefully considered She will be in
vited to examine and ratify the agree
ment under which the proposed arhi-
tration will be undertaken. The Ven
ezuelan minister at Washington has
gone 10 Caracas with a copy of the
agreement and statement of its sd-
vantages, showing why his government
should ratify the arrangement. 1t is
understood to be, in all essential par
ticulars, what Venezuela offered to
Great Britain forty years ago, and
which the latter refused.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

CHAIRMAN HANNA has written a
Washington friend virtually confirming
the rumor that the Republican National
Committee would shortly open perma-
nent headquarters in Washington,
from which the educational fight against
the free silver fallacy, which is to 60
right along until the truth has been
argued into the heads of all misguided
people, shall be directed. In any event
this move would have been generally
commended, but the announcement
that the silver committee, the populist
committee, and the democratic COM
mittee intend to maintain permanent
headquarters in Washington and to
keep up the distribution CT silver liter
erature, made it almost necessary. The
silver sentiment would not have been
nearly 80 extensive if it's opponents had
met argument with argument, instead
of wasting time laughing at the silver
men for sending out campaign litera-
ture several years ahead of the cam
paign, while doing nothing themselves.
Mr.. Hanna learned how hard it was to
undo in few weeks the work that the
silver men had been doing for several
years; hence he has from the day the
campaign closed favored the continue
ton of the education of the voters on
the silver question.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

WHEN one considers that only four
years ago the democrrtic party won a
presidential election and obtained con-
troll of both branches of congress, its
present condition is pitiable indeed.
Without head, without an organiza-
ton and without even a principle
around which to rally the disorganized
fragments of once powerful political
organization, it furnishes a warning TO
all political parties, of the punishment
which the people administer to inca
pacitY.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

Is even second cousin to the grievance
for which the fathers of the republic ar.
faigned and rebeled against Great
Britain. The application of this maxim
to the case in que ton is not original
with " Voter" but by whomsoever de-
vised or made it has very pronounced
tinge OF demagoguery. In whatever
relation or condi ion, woman has q
very direct representation, and very
vigilant champions, in the sons and
husbands, brothers and fathers, who
make and execute the laws. The con-
sequence is that in ali matters, par
ticularly in those relating to property
and personal rights, the law leans to
woman's side.
In the correspond reference to
the action of the national republican
convention in respect to the rights of
women, there appears to be an uncon-
scious vein of irony in view of the
fact that every state in which woman
suffrage exists, very signally failed to
Cooperate in rescuingthe country from
democratic and popocratic mismauage-
ment and misrule." The law granting
the suffrage in school meetings, in
practical results, is about as effective as
would be an act suspending the attrac-
ton of gravitation, and is in itself an
impeachment of the wisdom of making
laws of this kird. The Law is praclic-
ally imperative, apparently because it
is movement against the inclination
of class of citizens upon whom it is
proposed to impose burden that they
spurn.
If we were to enter upon the discus
sion of the merits of the measure in
question, we should ask, "Why is
that relic of political barbarism, prop
erty qualification, made the basis of the
proposed extension of the suffrage to
womenp Why is shackle that was
long ago struck from the hands of
man-suffrage forged anew to manacle
women in the exercise of the privilege?
This restriction is unreasonable, out OF
harmony with the spirit of free institu-
tions II ii is good public policy to ex.
tend the suffrage to women, 1t is good
policy to make the extension as broad
as mans exercise of the privilege.
Letting alone considerations affect
ing the main question, there can be
no valid objection to submitting this
suffrage question to the people, as
Massachusetts, New York and Califor-
MIA have recently done, as Vermont
has done repeatedly in other matters of
vital public concern. Submit the ques-
ton, in its broadcast aspect, to the
judg ment of the people. If the ver-
dict is affirmative, the necessary legis-
lation will follow. No real reform
loses anything by reasonable delibera-
ton and precaution in its adoption.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

THE ILL., starred battleship, "Texas, -
whose career has been succession of
dismal failures, and which recently
sank in the mud at her dock in New
York, is giving an intense literal
meaning to the term structural weak
ness" first invented by a democratic
administration to contribute to the
ruin of John Roach, builder of the
dolphin" Like its namesake, the
"Texas" is democratic. The plans for
its construction were imported from
England by a democratic administra-
ton, revamped by democratic bureau,
the ship built at cost of several million
dollars, and when completed was unfit
to go to sea. A further enormous ex-
penditure was made to strengthen her
and give her buoyancy. She has
bumped on the rocks and behaved gen.
orally like the political economists and
philosophers responsible for her exis-
tence; and now she has sunk inglori.
ously in the mud, going down simulta-
neously with her author, the democ.
racy, and sinking in the same elemental
mud.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

the result OF experience we urge every civ
ilized community on earth to enfranchise
its women without delay" Since the ex-
pertinent tried show only beneficial results
1T would seem that the Vermont legislature
ought, as a matter of simple justice, either
to extend municipal suffrage to the taxpay-
ing women Of relieve the women from the
burden of taxation.
A TAXPAYINa WOMAN
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18
@attbman 4 SuurnaI,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1896.

TENNESSEE republicans are begin
ming to unearth the frauds that have
again converted a republican into a
democratic plurality. Evans, republi-
can candidate for governor, was counted
out two years ago, and Tillman, repub-
lican, is now defeated by fraudulent
voting.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-18

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's admins
tration seems always to have a war
scare ready to spring on the public.
Having just gotten rid Of the principal
cause of friction with England by ne.
gotiating a treaty providing for the sub
mission of the Venezuelan boundary
dispute to arbitration, the Spanish war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
MISS JANE FOSTER DIES.


0ucc1Rbs to Iufirmitles In Her 8sth Year
Other Obituary.
Miss Jane Foster died last evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Freeburg in South Rock Island.
She had attained her 87th year.
death being dute to infirmities. Two
years ago Miss Foster sustained in
Juries in fall which fastened the
end. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the residence tomorrow
morning at 7:30 o'clock. Then the
remains will be taken to Presumption
for interment, services to be also
held in the First Methodist church of
that place.
The remains of Mrs. Catharine f.
Whisler-Seehase, who died in Chit
cago of cancer were Inferred at
Chippiannock cemetery Saturday.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence Of William Dixon. of Milan,
Mr.. Dixon being the deceased's
father. She was aged IS years 10
months and 10 days.
Herman. the l9-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus II. Heuck, 1921
Thirty-eighth street, died last night Of
typhoid fever. He was an employe of
the Rock Island Lumber and Manu-
featuring company. and had been i'll
but week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. McGuire's l.
months-old son, Hobart. died at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Atkinson, S03S Tenth avenue, Satur-
day evening, of cholera infantum.
The funeral occurred yesterday af-
ternoon.
The funeral OF Mrs. Charles Glass
was held Saturday afternoon from
the residence, 2714 Eighth avenue,
Rev. c. A. Mennicke, of the German
Lutheran church. officiating. Inter-
ment was made at Chippiannock.
Fred. 2-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fritz Hoop, Seventh avenue
and Twcnty-seventh street, died Sat-
urday of whooping cough. The funeral
was held from the home Yesterday
afternoon.
The funeral of Charles Newberg
occurred from KNOCKS undertaking
rooms Saturday afternoon with in
terment at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
A Mate Assaulted.

A murderOus assault was made al
St. Paul Wednesday evening on Mich
ael Murphy. first mate OF the Dia-
mond 10 steamer St. Paul. The as.
sailant, supposed to be roustabout
who was paid off at Winona, made
his escape.
Murphy was struck over the left
temple with an iron bolt. The blow
cut cash two inches long to the
bone, and had the iron landed half
inch lower it would have hit him on
the temple, killing him instantly.
The blow was cowardly one struck
in the dark.
Mate Murphy is one of the oldest
steamboat men on the river. He has
had several narrow escapes at the
hands OF negro roustabouts and as a
result of one encounter he has q scar
on the left side of his neck, extend
ing from under his chin to the iugu-
lar vein. That was the closest call
he has had, and it came very near
costing him his life.
The roustabout supposed to have
committed the assault is Peter
Brownie who shipped at St. Louis on
his trip up the river. He was lazy,
the officers of the boat say, and it
was necessary for the mate to keep a
sharp eye on the man to prevent him
from loa6ng. He is what is termed
"bad Niger" the crew state, and
was sullen all the way up. At Wi.
mona Mate Murphy ordered him to
work faster, and the Liam is said to
have made ferocious Jump at the
officer, and was only prevented from
getting at him by some of the other
roustabouts. He was discharged
then, but was allowed to ride on the
boat to St, Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Fans! Fans!

We have nearly 200 satin, cause,
silk and feather fans. Have been
from 81 to a piece. some CT them a
little soiled; out they 60 this week at
2oc and sc for choice, soc for your
pick.
Fans that were 81, we're $1.5o,
were 81. $3.50. So, &3.75 and 81, now
you take your choice of them at soc.
Where can You find such bargainse
But at McCabe's it's the McCabe
way OF clearing out stocks when
there is too much.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
MCCABE'S
New Millinery.

See our millinery window. 10
dozen OF the newest, latest, nobbiest,
cycle, outing and walding hats. A
lot OF dark colors in fall sailors, all
ready trimmed; just to make things
lively. we have marked them Csc.
You'll know they are worth more but
you'll like us just so much better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Bryan Club, Attention.

Members of the Bryan club and all
those desiring to join the organiza.
ton are requested to meet at 1909
1911 Second avenue at S O'Clock Tues
day evening for the purpose OF TAX
ing action on various matters
pertaining to the coming campaign.
A. d. HUEsING, President.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
To Cleanse the system

Efectually yet gently. when COS
tive or bilious, or when the blood is
impure and sluggish. to permanently
overcome habitual constipation, TO
awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity. without irritating
or weakening them, to dispel head
sches. colds or fevers. use Syrup Of
figs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
CIGAR STORE is ROBBED
burglars do Job on Fifth Avenue Last
Night.

Burglars entered the Rooster block
cigar store and billiard hall on Fifth
avenue opposite the Rock Island
depot last night and carried off all
the money in sight and supply of
cigars and tobacco.
An entrance was effected by cut
ting out panel of the door. thereby
gaining access to the latch. which
was opened and the way made clear.
There was but 81 in the money
drawer. This was taken.
The dark lantern men have been
off on q vacation for week or two,
evidently; so it would not be a bad
idea for Chief Etzel to furnish his
night men with snuff to assist in
keeping them awake. or he is liable to
lose one of the dear boys some dark
night, because the boyle men don't
like the policemen no how.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

And then go ahead. If your blood
is impure. your appetite failing,
your nerves weak. you may be sure
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is what YOU
need. Then take no substitute. In
sist upon Hoods and only Hoods.
This is the medicine which has the
largest sale in the world. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the One True Blood
Purifier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Boys Waists.

80 dozen boys waists, all kinds. up
to the dollar quality. all on one table
to close out this week at l0c and csc,
be quick. They'll move lively at lOc
and CSC. We're SSc, were soc, were
Csc, were 75c and 81, now 25c
buys the best, not many at lOc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Bath Towels.

Special bargains in Turkish towels
made by the Star 4 Crescent COM
pany. Some styles they are closing
out at about half price. We should
like to show them to you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

that Foley's Collie Cure is an instant
relief for collie, summer complaint,
cholera morbus, disrrhoea, bloody
fux, chronic diarrhoea. cholera in
fantum, bilious collie. painters collie.
and all bowel complaints. Is cents
and 50 cents. Sold by NJ. +. Balm
sen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Bicycles! BICYCLES!

we shall offer twenty bicycles close them
eouced cash price, for all cash.
know the McCabe low prices
get such liberal terms' Besides this equipped
repair department the always
your pick of all the wheels hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

AZ dozen mems tan and black
socks. They are the good seamless
lac kind with double heels and toes.
As an advertisement We shall sell
them this week At &c pair. You'll
find them 12lc to 15c elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

Probably thunder storms tonight
and Tuesday. followed by cooler
weather by Tuesday night. South
erly winds Today's temperature 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

Purify your blood with Hoods
Sarsaparilla. which will give you an
appetite. tone your stomach and
strengthen your nerves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10
Mason Fruit lars.

All the season. pints Sc. quarts &c.
half gallons SC, or sec. 4Sc and GOO
per dozen. You know you pay more
elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-10

Hoods Pills are prompt. efficient.
always reliable, easy to take. easy to
operate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-21

hearty. and has completely recoy- cred from his severe attack of ty- phoid fever during the summer.
 During his absence Mr. Hicks visited Galveston. from w.ich place he took an ocean steamer around the Flori1a coast to New York. In the East he made trip up the Hud- son and over the great lakes to Niagara, and visited a number of prominent Northern cities and sum- mer resorts.
 Speaking politically, MT. Hicks says there is great upheaval in New York State and the East among the agricultural and lahoring classes for free silver, and that the Republi- can managers are badly frightened, although he gives it as his opinion that New York will go for Mckinley by small majority.
 The editor of the GRAPHIC is in debted to MT. Hicks for a souvenir watch charm, brought from New York,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-21

by His watch was in his vest pocket. but the negroes were afraid to take ii, fearing detection. MT. Shippers hat got very wet and muddy and the negroes took it to a cabin near by and burned it. He had no money on his person.
 And now, after murdering a good man and bringing grief and despair to the widow and children, these brutal fends will suffer what they deserve-death (upon scaffold per haps)-for their greed for gain even at the cost of human life. The grand jury is now in session at Mon ticelIo, and may God speed the final verdict of death for these henious villains.-Arkansas City New Enterprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-21
MURDER WILL OUT.
siayers of ". II. Skipper Finally
 Discovered

siayers Of ". II. Skipper Finally Discovered.
 the Enterprise of May 14 we an account Of the death of W. Ripper, of the firm of Skipper < ", of Baxter, Drew county, At that time it was thought Skipper had committed suicide, aher with the surroundings, sh left no clue or trace of foul { However, the officials were satisfed and left nothing undol e Tret out the cause of his death. Fly suspicion led to the arrest negro preacher in the neighbor- \ He was confined in the Drew Hy Jail, and, after several weeks Fceration, he confded in one of efother convicts, telling part 'he facts in connection with the ng and naming those implicated 2 him in the commission of the R This news was soon trans Ra to the officers, who immedi- 2 arrested the parties-two men a M woman, and, after they were Rl the parsons confession, they aged the whole affair.
 Esrs. Skipper & Lefew were Hal merchants and also run a
 about a mile distant from
 Fl. MT. Skipper walked out to nal every morning. On this A May ID, it being pay day at & hlil' the negroes thought he
 have a large sum of money
 nm and planned his murder.
 r Skipper came along a path
 bayou the negro men over
 eo nm, put a sack over his
 ano made for the bayou with
 uy: They tried to drown him.
 Nickea and scuffied so much
 nnally pulled him out of the
 la and cut his throat. In the
 s'e ms vest came off, which
 Foes hung on a bush near