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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-08-28

ColunbiI Record.
OPTIMJ'S.

.
We desire to call Mr. Evan ;
attention to the following facts re
garding the question of free raw
material, which he is so persistent
ly preaching to the people.
First, it was never an acknow
lodged principle of Democracy;
and, second, no plank in any De-
mocratic platform ever demanded
free raw material. To the truth
of these two propositions we chal
lenge Mr. Evans or his supporters
to prove to the contrary. Give
the name of one man who has ever
shown in Il clear and definite man
ner that this doctrine has ever
been accepted as a democratic
tenet, or own tnat you are simply
playing politics on the credulity
of the people. Produce one
plank in any Democratic platform
that specifically demands free raw
material, or you are justly open
to the charge of deceiving the
people. The speech of McLau-
rim in the Senate last June com
pletely demolished that idea and
revealed the fact that it came and
went with Grover Cleveland. In
that speech he went to the bottom
of the question as has been his
habit, and quoted ever mention
of free raw material or any re-
ference to it in any Democratic
platform. He summarized his
statements as follows:
"Mr President, have not
shown conclusively that the doc
trine of free raw material has
never been an established princi-
pie of Democracy! Have not
shown that a single allusion made
to it IN the platform of 1884, a
covert attempt to indorse it In
1883, II qualified Endorsement in
1892, and an absolute abandon
ment in 1896, is the real history
of this dog ma.
This doctrine, Mr. President,
came and went with Grover Cleve-
land. and believe that the peo.
( pie are willing for him to keep it,
or sink it in Buzzard's Bay. ms he
may elect.
That declaration stands uncon-
tradicted the present time. OF
course Il few have advocated free
raw material for years, Just as "A
Few have advocated other ccono-
mic questions, rs Governor Evans,
for instance, has in this campaign
advocated the doctrines of Mrs
Lease, but the Democratic party
never has been pledged to that
doctrine, and Mr. Evans cannot
put his finger upon n plank to
that effect in any Democratic
platform. Mr. Bryan in 1898 de-
clared for free raw material in his
speech on the Wilson bill, but we
dare say his views upon that ques.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-08-28

Bs3~ ~Incontinence OF water durin..
sleep stopped Immediately by DRs..
DETCHcN's "A NTI DfURErIC CurF
children aud adults alike. Price Sc
Sold by j + Mackey Il Co, Drugsisl
Lancaster, Is g..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-08-28

The ReformerS who "otcd
against John Gary Evans last
year will be very apt to remember
that he published Il letter after he
was defeated in which he spoke of
them as "traitors' to the "Move-
ment. '-Sumter Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-08-28
For the Ledger.
OPTIMUS ON THE WING.

Optimus has been busily engaged
in getting things ready for it.
She accomplished her work last
Friday. After taking n survey
of the situation and learning what
was required to transport the
needed things for this journey,
we made arrangements with the
Seaboard Air Line for passage
for Mrs Optimus, three Of the
little Optimuses and MY with
our luggage consisting of a trunk,
bandboXes, lunch baskets and all
the little extras that make up n
woman's travelling outfit, except
n Poodle dog. Friday night all
was hustle around in the home
of Optimus in having everything
in readiness for Saturday mornings
early train. For fear of over
sleeping ourselves we set the
alarm clock to wake us ut 800
m, Saturday morning. Mrs
Optimus awoke some time in the
early part Of the night and re-
manned awake to hear the clock
alarm US. 1t came ON time and
ratified us ont ut the appointed
timc-and then such another stir
about Optimus' : home had hardly
taken place except perhaps ut the
time of the Earthquake. All was
gotten ready and we were at the
depot on time, and when the train
pulled up we boarded it and bid
Van Wyck good bye for a few
days. We arrived at Monroe
safe and on schedule time. We
began unloading, and making
preparations for changing cars
for Lincolnton and in the jam and
rush of other passengers, amid
sprinkle of rain, one of our band
boxes was demolished and Mrs
Optimus thought her rev summer
hat was ruined, but on examina-
tion she found that no serious
harm had happened to it. She
soon had the plumes and artifcials
Strengthened out and the demolish-
ed hat 1eSarepEred and the pack :
age haH e1 over to one of the
young Optimuses, giving a know
ing look to he more careful next
time.
After a short wait at Monroe,
we boarded the Carolina Central
for Lincolnton. There were a
goodly number of passengers GO
ing to the springs and among them
a young gentleman with a guitar
who dispensed sweet strains of
music accompanied by harmonious
vocal songs, that made one feel
at ease under many trying circum-
stances. This train stopped ut
Charlotte about half an hour and
a good many new passengers join
ed us. We arrived at Lincolnton
on time and changed cars for New
ton. We found the Narrow
Gauge twenty five minutes late.
We waited patiently for it's coming
and spent the time in stroI.ing
around the depot and in listening
to passengers exchange views on
different topics. At last we
heard the shrill notes of the Little
Engine and the rattling and rumb-
ling Of the swift flying wheels of
the cars, announced its approach.
We gladly boarded this little
wonder and moved out for New
ton. After leaving LincoInto on
for a few miles we moved with Il
high rate of speed. This spell
was soon broken and when we
struck the up grade few miles
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-08-28

They say McLaurin is Re
publican. | voted as he did and
went Il step further, but they
don't say I'm a Republican. B II
TiIlman.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
a Few Words from Guide Board.

Editor News and Citizen -
What can a young man do? Per-
haps, with more prOpriety, might
ask what can a young man not do,
if he has disposition to undertake
anything.
We hear hard times" on every oc-
casion and in every place. Times, as
they are called, are a good deal as
one makes them. Adjust yourself to
the ituatiOn-that's all there is to
it. Do not buy a bike when you are
not able to get your boots repaired.
For a number of years | have been
a close observer of the conditions
and surroundings that make ana un-
make. Never III The history of this
State has there been such splendid
opportunities for man to get a
tirst-class hOmt-a farm-as at the
present time, at price that should de-
mand recognition. All that is re-
quired is Judgment in selecting, a
small paymentdOwn, industry, econo-
my, a settled purpose, a determina-
ton to meet all payments, discretion
IN making contracts, a resolution
carried out never to run a store ac-
count, general avoidance Of liens
and chattel MOI tgages, a wife that
thinks just as you do. home that is
your home aud club-roOm, fine fix
ms" carpets, furniture, wagons,
| harnesses, et:., when the farm is paid
for, n well-selected number of farm
labOr-saving machines, a willingness
and determination to stay al home,
labor and avoid monthly pay ments
for help, a careful regard for health,
a ready and frst-cIass mark tor all
products-because verything Is the
best-a word that is unquestiOned
and an obligation that never goes to
protest.
By the use of these methods, and
many others, a farm can be paid for
even in these times, that at other
times you could not think of pur.
chasing. The savings banks will loan
you mOuey if your security is good
and you are good. Think Of this
and | will tell you more.
GUIDE BOARD
CAMBRIDGE, Vt, Jan. %, 1897.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Against the dissent of the distin-
guished ex-Minister Phelps of Yer
mont from the arbitration treaty
may be placed the endorsement of the
equally distinguished ex-United
States Senator Edmunds of Vermont.
These two gentlemen of Burlington,
after they have discussed an interna-
tional question, may be considered
as haviOg left nothing to be said.
Senator Edmunds agrees with Secre-
tary Olney that the treaty has no
bearing on the Monroe doctrine, which
is outside of the matters covered by
the instrument. The same is true of
the Nicaragua canal. If Mr.. Edmunds
is correct, two persistent objections
to ratification of the treaty are dis
posed of. Senator Edmunds recalls
from his long experience that foreign
empireships have been satisfactory
in previous arbitratiOns to which
America has been a party, and that
American experience with European
sOvereigns as referees has not been
discreditable to the fairness of the
transatlantic pOtentates. Secretary
Olney shows that the treaty itself
provides protection if the decision OF
the Swedish king, who has often shown
his friendship to America, should in
the event of his service be unsatisfac-
tory. Suspicion will poison any
agreement. There must be some conf
| dence between nation and nation as
between man and man. Startling At
every shadow does not lengtben life
nor doubling every nation promote
peace. Troy Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
Letters to NIorrisvilIe PeopIe.

Mr.. H. WAITE-DEAR SIR:-You
say some won't pay cents pound
for soap, no matter how good it is.
You are wrong. They will when
they find out that Sc. soap is cheap
er than 30. or 81.
Give EN- time: it took % years to
convince the people of this country
that graduated sugar at a cent more
a pOund was cheaper than yellow; it
took us two years TO convince the
housekeepers of New York State that
Harmless soapwas cheaper than low
er priced soap.
Keep the tIial Offer open Sell 'em
the soap on positive guarantee that
one bar will Outwash two &c. cakes.
If they say it doesn't, give 'em back
Sc. on each bar and charge to us.
Women are all alike in one respect:
they'll buy what they like when they
find it out. And they like this Harm
less soap when they find it out:
~ That it costs less than SC. soap
because they use less of it; (2) that
lOwpriced soap rots clothes and ours
does Motor the average damage to
clothes by cheap soap is $50 to 500
a year-they'll find it out in time.
Soaps have been getting cheaper
and stronger for years; it is getting
worse and worse The way to turn
round is tie give mild soap a chance
in families. Do your part-they will
thank you for it. Yours truly,
C. H. Posi- & Co.,
Newburgh, n. 7.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

1t is startling to read that, accord
ing to the Times of India, the popula-
ton of Bombay has been reduced
one-half since the outbreak of the bu-
bonic plague. AS the city's popula-
ton in 1891 was S21, 1854, over 400,
900 persons must have died from the
disease. This plague is of Asiatic or
igin, in this instance having started
at Hong Kong and moved westward
and southwark. Its ravages in French
Tonquin have been severe, and it
may reach the Straits settlements,
and finally some Mediterranean port,
unless great energyis shown to check
the epidemic. The modern school OF
bacteriologists are happily studying
the disease to discover its germ, and
through their effects it is expected
that medical science will be able to
grapple with it in case it should APP
pear in Europe. In the middle ages
such a plague might easily have swept
unopposed over all Europe, and the
people would have looked upon it as
the work of an angry God. But the
germ theory gives different views OF
plaques and the Almighty.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
Highest of all in Leavnng Strength-Latest u s. Govt Report
R%:a!I! R RakiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

According to the official statistics
the excess of exports over imports
during the year of 1S96amounted to
1925 1872, 1874, the largest balance of
trade in our favor ever known. This
favorable showing of course was
largely due to an unprecedented for
eign demand for American bread
stuff; but even when the shipments
OF grain are deducted from the total
it is found that the excess of exports
was still gratilyingly large. If the
condition of domestic trade were only
so good the country would not now
be waiting for the return of pros
perite.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Who among the men and women of
to-day and the youth of the last
generation will not recall the thrill of
pleasure and excitement experienced
by the persual OF the histories and
biographies that came from the pen
OF Joel T. Headley who has just died?
His books were not histories or
biographies in the modern sense of
those terms, nor was their author a
historian. He was rather a hero
worshipper, and his writings belonged
to the school of romantic historians.
All the same, they inspired many a
youth with love for noble deeds,
and if they were largely fiction, they
were none the less enjoyable and in
structive. 1t was Wendell Phillips
who used to say that If certain things
were not true they ought to have
been true. 1t is much the same with
Headley's contributions to history.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Who put the names in the hat for
places from Vermont on the Inaugural
ton committee, and who drew them
out ? AS published, the list contains
30 names; twelve are from the mod
est city by the lake, seven reside out
side of Vermont and thirteen are scat
tered around the state, representing
nine counties and leaving five with
cut representation. Chittenden
county has thirteen members, twelve
of whom live in Burlington. The
News should be happy; the one, only
town in the state Is at last recOg-
understanding to its own idea Of its
pre-eminence. The tables are turned
on Baltimore and st. George. The
question of representation has as
sumed new phase. The one men,
Der from Montpelier is Hon. B. F.
Fifeld. Montpelier Watchmen.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
CAMBRIDGE, Vt, Jan. %, 1897.
BELVlDERt.

Mrs. Jerome Tillotson is on the gain; also
Mrs. John Hunter.
There were no services at the JuDcton
church last Sunday.
Lumbermen are rejoicing over the snow
storm of last Saturday.
. j. Hunter had the misfortune to break one
leg and disIocate an ankle one day last week.
C. j. Lamb had one arm badly hurt at
Stevens tub shop one day last Wednesday.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

The foreman of the Burlington
water works writes:-This winter
while in discharge of my duty at the
water works | received a severe cut
while shutting a window. | caught
cold, causing the wound to swell, and
pain me severely, causing me sleep
less nights. Hearing of Neurotic Oil
| gave it trial, and after using two
bottles call myself cured. | call it the
king of Liniments." Joel w.
Thomas. zoe. at druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

The people in England have been
studying up on the Monroe doctrine.
This american ideeV was the sub.
jet of the prize essay at Cambridge
University. The essayist was ayouth
named Reddaway. He must have
read away to good advantage to find
an American topic the most ready
way to win prize. English essays
upon the Monroe doctrine will here
after be purely literary, and will be
treaties of peace and not treaties on
war.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Governor Pingree of Michigan con-
tinues to act as Mayor of Detroit
also. The Governor, who is Familiarity
known as Potato Pingree from his
scheme for the employment of the
poor, might well give the name of
Pooh Bah to potatoes raised under
municipal auspices. The motto of
Michigan, "Tuebor," might be chang
ed to Tuber or, in honor of the Gov
errors dual capacity, Twober.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

SENATORIAL ELECTIONS: - Several
Senatorial elections took place last
week. BoieS Penrose was elected Unit
ed States Senator to succeed j. D.
Cameron, by both houses OF the
Pennsylvania legislature. The New
York Sena,e and House voted separ-
atply for United States Senator. Platt
receiving 147 votes, Hill AZ and
Henry George 4. r. A. Kpnney was
elected United Seates Senator by the
Delaware Legislature, to succeed Hig-
gins. The trump" house voted for
J. Edward Addicks. Chas. W. Fair
banks was elected United States Sen
ator from Indiana, to succeed Voor-
bees. United States Senators Gal
linger of New Hampshire, Jones of
Arkansas, Teller of Colorado, Vest
of Missouri and Hansbrough of North
Dakota were reelected. The Senate
rial fight practically came to an end
Tuesday, when Vim. E. Mason of
Chicago received the nomination of
the Republican Legislative caucus.
Mr.. Mason is native of New York
state and has been a lawyer in Chica-
go 20 years. He first gained promi-
nence in the Illinois legislature and
was then sent to Congress, but after
one term he returned to his law prac-
tice. He will succeed Gen. John A.
Palmer, Democrat.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

bob" Taylor the fiddler" is
once more Governor of Tennessee.
When he served before he went into
office with a clean record and after
one of the most picturesque cam
paigns in the annals of American
politics. This time, however, there is
the faint of fraud upon theexecutive,
Just as there was upon his predeces-
sor. The Democrats of Tennessee
are making a record in seating fraud
ulent Governors, but the day of retri-
button will come at last.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
Notice to Subscribers.

Subscribers will confer a favor if,
when writing us to change the adj
dress on their paper, they will men
ton the post-otiice where they have
been receiving it. With our large list
of subscribers it is very hard to look
up name If we do not know the adj
dress.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

The progressive ladies of Westfeld, Ind,
issued a " Woman's Edition" of the Westfeld
News, bearing date of April 3, 1896. The
paper is Tiled with matter of interest to
women, and we notice the following from
correspondent, which the editors printed,
realizing that it treats upon matteS-; vital
Importance to their sex 1.-THE best remedy
for Group, colds and bronchitis that | have
been able to find is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. For family use it has no equal
gladly recommend it, % and 80 cent bot
ties tor sale by H. J. DwineI, Morrsville; G.
B. Foss, Hyde Park DR.. T. P. Hubbel, VOL
colt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

With the passing of PETER from the
Senate a unique and conspicuous
figure will drop out of Washington
political life. The Kansas Populists
threw him over in spite of his long
Whiskers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Senator Morgan of Alabama, the
lingo of jingoes and fire. eater of fire
eaters, SHOWS no sign of foregoing his
confagratory diet. Yesterday in a
single speech he sneered at the Great
er Central American Republic, accused
England of double-dealing, and end
ed up by declaring war against Spain
If the Alabama senator were to have
his way, hostilities against the civil
lied, semi-civiIized and uncivilized
world would be commenced at once.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

"Ny daughter, when recovering from an
attack of fever, was a great sufferer from
pain in the back and hips" writes Louden
Grover of Sardis, Ky. after using quite
number of remedies without any benefit, she
tried one bottle of Cham Der aims Pain Balm,
and it has given entire relief" Chamherlaln's
Pain Balm is also a certain cure for rheuma-
tism. Sold by HI. DwinelI Morrisville; G.
B. Foss, Hyde Park; Dr. T. P. Hubbell, Vol
colt
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Nobody has suggested that Grover
Cleveland and David B. Hill, who will
go out of office at the same time,
might form a law partnership.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Mrs. McKinley's Inauguration gar
ment, like the Majors suit, is to be
homespun. American manufactures
will be good enough for the next ad-
ministratiOn.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Constipation in its worst forms, dyspepsia
sick headache, billousness and arrangement
of the liver are readily cured by DeWitt's Lit.
tie Early Risers These little pills never grippe
Small pill, safe pill best pill G. b Foss Geo
b. Allen, H. j. Dwinell, G. p. Jones, Shattuck
& Son, ] j. Yearen, DR.. Hubbell.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Persons who are troubled with indigestion
will be interested in the the experience of VIM.
H. Penn. chief clerk in the railway mail SER
vice at Des Moines Iowa. who writes -" 1t
gives me pleasure to testify to the merits of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy. For two years have suffered from
indigestion, and am subject TO frequent at
tacks of pain in the stomach and bowels.
One or two doses of this remedy never fails to
give perfect relief Price 20 and so cents /;
sold by II. J. Dwinell, Morrisvile G. b. Foss,
Hyde Park Dr.. I. 2. Rubbell, Wolcott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Massachusetts, takes the lead in
town libraries-every town in that
commonwealth but seventeen being
supplied with public libraries. This
is a record not reached by any other
State in the Union.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

John Bull realizes that experience
comes high; Dynamiter Ivory's case
cost him 100000.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

Evidently the U. S. Senate doesn't
believe in practising what it breaches
when it objects to undue haste" as
witness the fact that that body re-
Gently considered 104 private pension
bills in % minutes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

pag- Remember, to get this paper
for $l.00 during 1897, you must re-
side in Lamoille County; $1.25 out
side the county.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27

We understand that Hon. DIN
Merrill is an aspirant for the YER
mont Collectorship. An interesting
article from the Burlington Daily
News, supporting him for the posi-
ton, is published elsewhere.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-01-27
u. V, M. NOTES.

The January "Cynic" made its appearance
last Saturday.
The annual mid-year examinations begin
Feb. |, and continue two weeSs.
Prof Emerson gave IA very interesting and
inspiring address before the Y. NJ. C. A. Tues.
day evening.
Messrs. Hogan, Jackson and Willard, and
the Misses Ladd and Brigham as senior
orators, presented very intert sting pro-
gram in chapel Thursday.
The University quartette, consisting of
Messrs. Lincoln. Cakes, Vaughn and BRYANT
sang at the Philharmonic concert Friday
evening, receiving hearty encore.
A large and enthusiastic college meeting
was held Thursday morning to consider the
adoption of a college pin. The committees
report was accepted and adopted. The pin
recommended by them being green flag
bearing the word vermont" upon it in gold
letters. The yell committee submitted a
report favoring a change 10 the college yell.
President Willard of the senior class au-
nounced the personnel of committees author
lied in the college meeting as folIows:-
Baseball benefit, Hogan, '97, Lincoln, 81,
and Perry, '9S; revision of college yell. Eel
ton, '97, II. N. Clark, '97 Ray, '9S, Parker,
80 and Heaton, 1900; pin committee,
Lincoln, '97, Sayward, '97, Russell '9S,
Holden, go, and Aiss Laid, '97.