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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
r1ajor circuit of Derby.

AS the time for the state republi-
can convention draws near ones
thoughts are directed to the one
who will in all probability head the
ticket, and it is pleasure as well as
a privilege for the CALIFORNIAN to en-
dorse the candidacy of Major Josiah
Grout of Derby. He is so wellknown
as a farmer, public man and an all
around citizen that we do not pro-
pose to give any extended biography
of him. His war record, his record
in the legislature and his general in
terest in the affairs of this state will
bear the closest scrutiny and have
abundantly earned for him the high.
est political honors republicans can
give him. In another column we
give some opinions of other editors
in the state and these press comments
will bear careful reading. Major
Grout is representative Vermonter
and it will be seen that bis name has
been favorably received all over the
state.
1t is a particular pleasure to the re-
publicans of this county that the
next governor of Vermont spent his
early life in Caledonia county, was
educated at st. Johnsbury Academy,
and enlisted from our Academy. He
has been a frequent visitor to the
home of his boyhood and the repup.
licans OF Caledonia county are prat
tea ,a,loa Ia the sAaa6+t %dp Sow.
trnor of MajorGrout ofDerby. When
the delegates get to Burlington or
the 18th of June Caledonia county
will be found in Major CIRCUITS col
umn, the place where they natural.
belong and where they can take jus
pride in being.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
Senator Proctor Explains.

In long dispatch from Washing
ton to the Boston Journal Senator
Proctor denies that he was response
BILE for the Mckinley sentiment at
the Vermont convention, or that
Senator Thurston's visit to the state
was in McKinley's interest. He
SAYS. at was the protection idea
more than any enthusiasm for Nc
Kinley in person." that carried the
resolution.
He admits sending a dispatch to
Mr.. Hanna, explaining this as fol-
lows: II told him that the Vermont
convention had Endorsed Gov. Nc,
Kinley, and that we were now all
for Mckinley, or something of that
kind. When the state was surely tol
Mckinley, it seemed right that his
friends should be informed"
In a letter to the Rutland Herald
Senator Proctor closes with these
words: II shall do my utmost tt
secure the nomination of Majo'
Mckinley at st. Louis. | am happ,
to say, however, that it looks a
though not much work would b
needed; that his nomination i
already secured"
This leaves no doubt but wha
Mr.. Proctor is now a strong McKir
ley man. Whether he was before tn
convention or not we do not know
and probably never will know. Blu
one thing is certain that had TIL
friends of Mr., Reed suspected tina
the convention would have bee
stampeded for Mr.. Mckinley the
would have man as candidate fo
the head of the Vermont delegatio
who would have stood by them
the finish. Now that it is all over
is poor politics to get mad. II
republicans of Vermont will suppo
the St. Louis candidate and tn
man will most likely be the ne
president of the United States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
A Benevolent Jew.

The death of Baron Maurace de
Hirsch is a great loss to the whole
Jewish people. He was man of immense
wealth and had taken a deep interest in
those of his own race. He probably
expended more money in charitable and
benevolent ways while living than any
other man. 1t was largely devoted to
ameliorate the condition of the Jews.
He spent $2,500,000 in Gallacia, to
establish schools there. He offered the
Russian government $15,000,00O to
establish schools i'll that empire, provided
that the Jewish children should have
equal advantages in attending them.
This offer was rejected as Russia was
unwilling to grant the Jews equal privi-
leges with Others.
Baron Hirsch's heart was moved with
compassion at the hard lot his kin sui
fered in Russia and he took a specia
interest in seeking to improve their con
dition by colonization. With this end il
view he purchased about 7 100000 acres
of land in the Argentine Republic, which
he divided up into farms of $50 acres, tc
be paid for by bounties as they became
able. To carry out this project h
devoted $4,000, 900. About the sam
time he purchased land in New Jerse,
and established colony there, for whom
he set apart $2,5OO,O00 for educationa
and industrial purposes. These are
part of the ways in which he tried t.
benefit his fellow Jews. What dispose
he may have made, by will, of his remain
: ing property we do not know, but h
was certainly deserving great credit fo
his benefactions, while living, for tn
good of his race.-[Vt Chronicle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
The Governor Question.
Where Some Of the Leading Vermont Paperi
Stand.

Stand.
We give below copious extracts
from some of the leading papers upon
the gubernatorial question. Their
hearty endorsement of Major Grout
of Derby is very pleasing to his many
friends in this section and our read
ers will be interested in reading them.
In the candidacy of Major Grout the
sensitive desires Of all elments are graft
fed. He is eminently Grand Army
candidate-the clean and gallant record
of an army volunteer falls to hislot. The
professional element can look back with
approving eye upon the candidates as
tute and successful career as barrlster.
The manufacturing interests would have
a strong and intelligent supporter from
Governor Grout as his experience in that
line is also practical. A warm interest
would be taken in the advancement OF
education, as the Major is one OF the
ablest supporters OF Derby Academy, the
institution which has graduated some OF
Vetmont's best citizens.
Finally, the great farming populace
could produce no better representative OF
their respective interests in the Green
Mountain state than the eminently sue
cessful and widely known proprietor OF
"Clydeside. > Lyndonville Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Andrew Carnegie is preparing to
use more of his vast wealth for the
benefit of the less fortunate. He has
purchased at Duquesne a plot OF
ground for $4,000 on which he will
soon commence the construction OF a
public library and gymnasium and
natatorium. The buildings will
cost $125,000 and will be free to the
citizens OF Duquesne and employees
of the Carnegie Steel company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The American people are still COM
planning OF hard times and it is hard
work to keep the gold on this side OF
the water, but no one has yet heard
Paderewski or Calve do any grum-
bling. The former carries away
100000 OF American money and the
latter 500, 900 as their earnings for
the past season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
Political Press Comment.

Conditions are ripe to grow
enthusiastic over a high tariff,
and it is easy TO talk of the
return of prosperity, but pros
perity requires more than one thing.
The empty dinner pail appeals more
forcibly to the voter than the tax"
on the tin, but when the pail is filled
the thought dwells principally upon
the tax" Conditions change.
fwiee the republican party has lost
the presidency on the high tarit
issue. We will win in 1896, but We
may find in 1900 that we Wehe toe
far and promised too much.-[ Brat
tleboro Phenix.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The late Hamilton Disston of Phil
adelphia carried over 100000
insurance, he being the second largest
insured man in the country. Ex-
Postmaster General Wannamaker is
the first,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

TIL. Deavitt, who was in Washing
ton at the time of the Vermont con-
vention, writes that its action was a
great surprise in the national CAPT
tai. at was he says, "a very i'm
portant, if not decisive point in the
canvass for the nomination of Nc
Kinley, which is now conceded to be
the outcome at st. Louis. Better
still, it may give to Vermont the
second place on the ticket. Senator
Proctor's name is frequently men
toned in that connection, without
knowing whether or not he would
accept the nomination" AS Judge
Poland said, in similar contingency
at Cincinnati, when his name was
the subject OF vice-presidential specu
lation, "The convention might &c
further and fare worse-and proba
bly, would" But Mckinley ant
Proctor will make splendid com bl
nation. Vermont is solid for tina
ticket Montpelier Waterman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Pitchfork Tillman wants things to
20 his way and he is a democrat or
a populst according to the result Of
the Chicago convention. There are
good many who regard him as a
public nuisance, the sooner disposed
of the better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Many papers are now claiming
that Mckinley will be nominated at
St. Louis on the first ballot on Reeds
gold platform that Reed will refuse
the vice-presidency and that Mark
Hanna will be the next secretary Of
the treasury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The editor already has all the work he
can attend to, wants no office and has
no political axe to grind and furthermore
owes no individual or set of individuals
any obligations in the matter. We have,
therefore, searched the records of the
candidates in fair impartial and un-
prejudiced way, paying no attention to
the mud-slinging of our contemporaries
and have reached the conclusion that
Major Josiah Grout of Derby is unques-
tionably the man who should receive the
nomination in preference to ex-Speaker
Stipkney of Ludlow [Deer6eli Valley
Times,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

include banquet hall, parlors, club
rooms, music rooms, gymnasium,
tennis court, bicycle stable. and stu
dos. The women's clubs and socie'
ties of the city originated the enter
prise and will carry it through.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

There is nothing that has been truth
fully said in favor of Mr.. Stickney's can
didacy which cannot be even more
strongly urged for Mr.. Grout. Add to
this his varied and successful career and
it is no reflection upon the other worthy
aspirant to say that Mr.. Grout is much
better qualified to represent the agricul-
tural and business interests of Vermont,
at time when the most careful and con-
servative administration is demanded
Mortified News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The new woman in New York is
making herself heard, aving pur.
chased large lot on Broadway and
will soon erect an immense building,
The lower stories will be used for
business, while the rest will be de-
voted exclusively to women and will
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

support of the republicans of Vermont
A brave soldier and wise legislator, ne
cannot fail of being a good governor;
and Franklin county will give his candi-
dacy loyal support; not because she
loves Stickney less, but Grout more
GRichford Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The question oflocality raised by the
Journal in the governor contest has car
ried CONSERVATION into the camp OF the
Stickney people. People who desire to
be fair, can see no possible reason why
one county should be perpetually hon
ored. We ask everyone in fairness, should
Windsor county have this Office five times,
and Orleans county not at all? Think it
over, you who are disposed to be fair
Poultney Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The heat which two of the statepapets
are trying to develop in their discussion
of the gubernatorial question has an
amusing side for those who have watched
the course ofeTents in the canvass for the
nomination which is now in progress,
and VINO accept the situation without
PERSONAL prejudice or feeling. 1t is one of
! the times when there is no occasion for
anything but cool blood and good tenn
per. 1t is difficult for a man whose di-
gestion is reasonably good to think OF
any reason for shying stones, or for say
ing unkind things about anybody.
Major Josiah Grout of Derby and
Speaker w. w. Stckney of Ludlow are
both making the best canvass they know
how for the republican nomination fol
governor, and both have earnest friend:
who are putting in effective and confident
work for them. Both men have a gooc
record, both are usually well versed il
the affairs of the state, and either woulc
fill the governors chair competently ant
creditably. So much as this every fair
minded man must admit. And those wht
vote for Major Grout will not abate an,
OF their good will for Mr.. Stickney in do
ing so.
In giving the nomination to Majo
Grout recognition and preierment will b
conferred on one whose army record wi
win him the support of the veterans. l.
practice at the bar Major Grout prove
, himself good lawyer. He has serve
six terms in the legislature, three of ther
as speaker of the house. For Is year
past he has prided himself most of all o
being good farmer, and has devote
himself to practical work in that occ,
patton. The essential thing is that he
: a good al-round Vermonter, and that
l strong endorsement for any man.
Brattleboro Phoenix.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

To sum up the merits of Major Grout
as candidate: it can be justly said that
he is typical Vermonter; he is a citizen
whom in every worthy sense none is bet
ter; he is plain, practical farmer, the
pattern example in this sphere for his
whole county; he is the successful all
round business man, whose good sense
and sagacity make him competent to run
farms in the East and manufactures in
the West. Experienced in the things of
the law, he measures matters of public
concern with wisdom which the aver
age man does not possess; gifted and
graceful as public speaker, he has the
advantage of most men on the stump,
the platform, or wherever men are con-
trolled or influenced by speech; most in
timately acquainted with the men and
conditions OF Vermont, he would possess
a knowledge invaluable in the affairs oil
this commonwealth deserving as any
man can be who gave his own blood in
defense of his country, his elevation to
the position of governor will be as de
served as it will be gratifying to every
living soldier, and every patriot in The
state Barton Monitor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
Heart Disease
KIDNEY AND LIVER COMPLAINT
CURED.
BYRON WOODWARD

or franklin, w., Grateful story
"Six years ago." said Byron Woodward OF
Franklin. formerly of Enosburg Falls, YER
mont my wife had been confined to her bed
for six months with heart trouble. She suf-
fered great pain, although attended daily by
our doctor, she got no help from him. David
M. Perley, neighbor of ours, advised my
wife to use DR.. David Kennedy's FaYorite
Remedy, which she did, and commenced to
improve steadily, until she was perfectly well
and has had no return.of the sickness since,
About that time was qnte sick with kid
ney and liver troubles and occasional sick
headache and constipation. Since using
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The drying up single tear has more
-[Ryron,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Everything, however, points to the
success Of Major Grout, whose long years
of public service as soldier and legislator
have made him known throughout the
state as man of the highest patriotism
and best ability, one who can be fully
trusted to administer the affairs of our
state with fidelity and economy that
the times and conditions demand.
1t is no disparagement of Mr.. Stickney
to say that he is, and must continue to
be, second in the race for nomination.
Admitting all his most Jealous cham
pions claim for him-high ability and
character and distinguished public SER
vice, in neither respect does he excel his
opponent, while all must frankly admit
Mr.. CIRCUITS greater service and better
experience. Allowing that all other
things areeven, Mr. CIRCUITS distinguished
service during the great rebellion entitlt
him to the hearty good will and earnest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

The governor question is gradually
yet surely shaping itself and the conven-
ton is not so far away now that it re-
quires field-glasses to see who the nomi-
nee will be. The Stickney boom has lost
in weight ever since it's birth; indeed, at
that time it was quite healthy promis-
ing youngster, but it fell into bad hands
and has since been poorly nourished on
"ring taffy," and other noxious stuffuntil
it's stomach has revolted and its const,-
tuition has been ruined.
While the Stickney boom hasdwindled,
the movement for Grout has added to its
proportions with every coming up OF the
sun until it touches the four corners OF
the state. No matter from what point
of the compass the wind blows it watts
to us the tidings that the preference for
Major Grout tor the next governor oil
Vermont is plainly discernable.-l Bran
don Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Major Josiah Grout has had long
record in public life. He has been repre-
sentative and senator and was repeatedly
speaker of the house. He served the
country as an officer in the First Yer,
mont cavalry. He, too, is MEMBER OF
the legal profession, is successful pusi-
ness man and largely interested in farm'
ing.
Weighing the merits of the two men,
we believe the interests fthe state should
lead to the selection of Major Grout'
His wider experience, If there were no
other reasons, points to him as the man
to choose in the convention.
He has been longer in the pubic eye,
and has filled with credit the various po-
sitions to which he has been called His
course has always been marked with
sound Judgment, whether as lawyer bus
mess man, farmer or legislator. He has
an extensive acquaintance with the pub
lie men of the state To these qualihca-
tons are added a geniality and affability
in his intercourse with men of all classes
that are thoroughly appreciated by his
friends, and are sure to make him a very
popular chief executive. - Burlington
Clipper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08

Use Less Soap by Using
Harmless; two pounds washes as
much as three pounds Of cheaper soap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-09


Tie Chair ruled that as there was no
permanent roll Of the body. there could
be mo- declaration Of a permanent organi-
zation. He then put the question on tic
motion for recess. and declared 10 car
ried. SO the convention took recess till
= T. VI
Tho Committee ON Credentials last
night disposed Of al the contests b. yot-
ine To seat all of the silver men.
la the Michigan case that action turned
the delegation. under the unit rule. from
a solid gold 10 a solid silver delegation
and created two-thirds silver majority in
tho convention. Before the committee adj
iourned however a motion 10 reconsider
the action on the Michigan case was en-
tered. and was pending when the COM
mittoe adjourned. When the committee
met again to-day the vote 20 reopen the
ease stood IS for 10 > against. and tue
case was referred 10 "A Subcommittee
consisting OF MessTs. Atwood. OF Kansas:
uIoutfnued on Second pagcl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-09

SENATOR STEPHEN NJ WHITE
fporn,anent Chairman OF the Convenuonj
vote Of the Empire state against the
nroposition. tho convention went crazy
'rhe twenty thousand people all con-
triblted and had al the friends or per-
diiion i'm convention assembled grown
suddenly violent, their frantic frenzy
could have been AIKEN for the paIuei'o-
MUM that rcigned for ten minutes
GLENNAN AND WEST.
This was tha first chanc3 that Glennan
and West. of Virginia, had enjoyed
fo vent their gold proclivities ana. upon
thoir chairs. with waving hats ana
piercing screams. they joined the general
dln.
Tho North Carolina vote was - 10
in favor Of unseating the Micnieanders-
Ii had been the purpose OF the virginia
deleeaton tho vote against the PROPOSE
fion to unsoat the Michiganders' but the
enthusiasm created ly the acuom OF
Nev, York operated 20 drive them into
line with the silvcritcs, and they cast
q votes TO unseat tho Wolverines.
Mr.. West demanded n poll of the VIZ
,,inia delerati0n and the following voted
arafnst the action. Tlacks tone. West
clsnnan earthan. Turnhull Glasgow
and NViurfcll: but. of course the unlt
rula obtained in casting The vote. ihe
fri. rule a1ortc1 nv the various states
was responsible for this vote when
assured The rhid silver element a '"n-
trol of uomirces as well as tho cohNeH-
ton. ...-.,.,-,.
A MEMOBABL ESCENE.
-.tis was the last ditch for the gold
mon and thoy sat quietly. while Tor
Grtlen minutes the wild crowd were he-
,.(,5 ,u reason. 10 is safe 20 say such
.,,.. mover occurred in national
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-09
PANDEM0UNfClf REIGYED.
The Faiend- Of the Two ConteDding Tac-
B"r- Make Themselves Hoard.

tht y tlfuH~ Oi TIE y MD bUNfUnlN. It-
ii"r- Make Thrfns-lyrs Hoard.
CHICAGO Ill. July S-After passing
through a nstiess morning session. the
Democratic National Convention Witness
ed two scenes tonight which compensat-
ed those whose pcnt-up feelings had been
given no vent in the earlier part OF the
day. Men and women joined I'm the
demonstration FOR each Of the ccntedning
factions OF the Democracy. They shout
od and cheered. sang and stamped and
fairly turned the great convention hall
into pandemonium.
IL was during the roll-can of States
On q motion TO adopt tho minority report
Of the Committee on Credentials that
both demonstrations occurred The ma
jOrty OF the committee had submitted
"A report unseating members Of the Mich
igau gold delegation and providing that
silver contestants should take their
places.
Chairman Taniel had put the question
on the adoption Of the minority report