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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
Uphold the Good Institutions.

A better temper in the matter OF
maintaining public institutions of I'M
questioned merit is apparent. The
legislators are in more judicial frame
of mind. There is no disposition to
condone official extravaganza in any
quarter, but there is manifest pur-
pose to hold fast TO that which is good
in the institutions the State has estab-
lished.
A fanatical cry had been raised
against the hoard of agriculture, and
particularly the cattle commission an
mex. Reason, aud the sober second
thought, are recovering their hold.
The board will be retained and the APP
pointing power will observe the funda-
mental purpose of the institution by
naming for it's members men who are
both good representative farmers and
competent instructors in practical far
ming
Having expended large sum of
money in purifying the herds of the
State, and in protecting them from con-
tamination from beyond the borders,
with degree of success, and wisdom
and integrity of administration that are
not surpassed, or equalled, by any other
State in the Union, the Legislature will
not now, on the threshold of practical
nF Lo hon ha 10 Of
1894 was enacted TO confer, throw it all
to the winds and suffer disease to re-
possess the cattle herds, by abolishing
the commission or limiting its powers.
This would be an impeachment of the
saneness of the States law-making
body, and an offense against the peo-
pie at large.
A similar change has come about in
the matter of the fish hatchery. The
folly of turning back in an enterprise,
in sight of a realization of the purpose
of it's incorporation, has become clear.
The real facts in the matter of the use
fulness of the hatchery, its place as one
OF the factors, and an important one,
in the good fame and prosperity Of the
State, has become plain, and its main
tenance is assured. The appeal to the
good sense and stability of purpose of
the members has been successful, as
we trust the vote on this matter will
show.
In all these matters, what the people
are demanding is honesty of purpose,
efficiency of administration and wise
economy in the use of public money.
If these proper requirements are pres-
ent in the management of any depart
ment of State affairs the Legislature
cannot reasonably withhold support
and all the people will say, Amen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
OBVIOUS AMERICAN
Reply to Spanish Question Regarding
Sovereignty in Philippine Islands.

PARIS, Nov. 15-The Spanish American
situation is rapidly narrowing to very SIM
pie elements. The sole question for the
present moment is the Spanish reply to the
American arguments supporting the de-
mand for cessation Of the Philippine ISL
ands. This answer will be refused, based
on elaborate reasons, chiefly the threadbare
plea of "Why, If you considered your de-
mand OF the surrender of the Spanish SOW.
ereignty within the scope of the protocol,
did you not say 30 after we notified you as
we did," The obvious Americanlanswer iss
"You did not notify us but we did say 80 in
words as sweeping as the English language
contains" 1t is an open secret that the
Americans will demand a categoric answer
to the demand. A high Spanish authority
said to night that in that case the Madrid
government must decide the case of with
drswsl. Every day brings fresh indica-
tons that Sagasta will, If possible, accept
the American proposal, but it is not clear
how he can do 80 agai nst the will Cf Rios.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
WILL Be INDEPENDENT.
Roosevelt's Position Is Plainly Set
Forth to Senator Platt.
Will Appoint No Man Unless
Absolutely Clean.
Likely to Take Reins In His Own Hands In
Naming Murphy's Successor.

New York, Nov. 15.-Republican pol.
Hicians of the machine stamp who ard
not talking for publication say that thf
old fight between the Plat machine and
the Independent element of the Union
League club is bound to come to the
front again. In this connection thu
following facts, not before published
We're talked of:
Last Saturday Colonel Roosevelt tel
ephoned state Chairman Odel saying
that he would be at state headquarters
on Saturday, where he hoped to meet
Senator Plat, Elhu Root, Joseph II,
Choate and other political leaders, and
talk over the situation. Before noon
word came to the senator that Colonel
Roosevelt was in conference with Choate
Root ana Seth Low. He was disturbed
The governor elect said frankly in the
course of his talk with Senator Platt:
"Some of my friends do not yet compre-
bend that while / consult them, | shall,
consult YOU also. They say that l ant
wearing Pletts collar Senator Platt
you know that / could wear no mans
collar"
Il should have no respect for you ii
"G want advice, Mr.. Platt," went on
Colonel Roosevelt. II want you to
suggest men for appointment, but you
must understand that, while I desire
to further the interests of the organiza-
ton, l will appoint no man who is not
as clean as hounds TOOTH
During his meeting in the morning
with the leaders of the Independents
Colonel Roosevelt it is said, had been
equally frank Joseph II. Choate and
President Seth Low, though personal
friends. had told the governor-elect that
they did not wish to go to Mr.. Platts
rooms in the Fifth Avenue hotel. Nc
question of appointments arose at their
meeting. Nothing definite was decided
upon at the meeting of the Union League
members with the governor-elect, but
an understanding was reached that Col
onel Roosevelt would consult with tina
heads of all factions in the party be-
fore passing upon any measure affecting
New York city or giving it his sanction
One of the most prominent orGaniZa-
ton Republicans said to a reporter yes
terday afternoon;
disguise it as we may, there is a
fight imminent between Senator Platt
and the Independent Republicans whd
center around the Union League. Col
onel Roosevelt holds the balance OF
power. / believe he intends to play fair
but his environments are entirely with
the Union League crowd, and as soon
as a United States senator is named
I look to see him take tho reins in his
own hands and refuse suggestions as
we'll as orders"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

other of the proposed excusionists be-
gan to make excuses and prayed to be
let off. Thus Governor Grout, ticket
broker, had on hand a larger number
of tickets for which there was no de-
mand. Accordingly he sent out into the
by-ways and hedges and babe men
come to the feast he had prepared
without money and without price for
transportation and incidentas. And
many came. The tickets we're worked
off and the State "paid the freight"
This explanation comes from very near
the former headquarters of the State
government. 1t does not appear that
the explanation helps matters 10 any
appreciable extent.
Names of individuals in various parts
of the State who accompanied the Gov
ernor to Nashville have been furnished
the DAILY JOURNAL, but those who
have thus far been heard from-aud
they are men of truth and veracity--de-
clare that they paid $65 in good money
for their tickets, the sum that purported
to be the rate under the arrangements
made.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
BLOODY ONSLAUGHT.
Drunken Negroes in Santiago Shoot
and Kill Chief OF Police and Many
Others.

SANTIAGO, Nov. 49, Sergeant Reface Fer
rer, chief of the provincial mounted po-
lice, and one off, his men, one Negro OF
the ninth immunes. planter, named Ro-
man, and Emilia Bethan, were killed in a
shooting Array with drunken Negroes of the
9th Immunes, Twenty-third Kansas and
Eighth Illinois last night at St. Louis. Sew
eral sol Tiers were wounded and Cuban
woman and her baby were shot. 1t was
pay day for the troops and number of the
soldiers were drunk. Sergeant Ferrer with
two men attempted to quell the disturb ance
but the Neg ;oes fred on the rural police.
Gen. Wood went to San Luis today and
investigated the matter. He offered a re-
ward Of $40. 900 for the names of the men
implicated. Trouble has been expected
from the Negroes aud Gen. Wood says they
have been absolutely useless to him because
of their lack OF discipline.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
As to Farmers, MilIionaires, ct al.

Slips marked, advance of an edito-
rial from New England Homestead,
Nov, 10, 1885," have been mailed to
this office, and very likely to other per-
sons and offices in this State. The
Homestead is an agricultural paper
published in Springfield, Mass. The
editorial to which the slip directs atten-
ton is entitled, Encourage the Farm
err" with the supplemental heading,
"Rather Than the Millionaire Tax
Dodger." The opening paragraph of
article is the following:
The wealthy governor of Vermont for
mally asks the Legislature to legalize a
scheme for exempting from taxation mil
lionaires who locate in that State. In other
words, he would make it a paradise for mil
lionaire tax dodgers Wholly apart from
the immortality of this proposition, it bodies
ill for the farmers and working people of
the Green Mountain State.
An article whose keynote is misrep-
resentation is discredited at the outset.
1t becomes evident at once that the
writer is no, actuated by his professed
singleness OF purpose to encourage the
farmer. The falsehood the first lines
of the article contain is that Governor
Smith-we.l by or otherwise, that has
nothing to do with the merits of the
proposi!ion-'asks the Legislature 10
legalize a scheme for exemptiug from
taxation millionaires who locate in
that State" This statement is not
only untrue, but it is perversely false,
for Governor Smith has asked the Leg
islature to do just the opposite thing.
He has asked that body 10 legalize a
scheme TO tax millionaires who locate
in this State. Anything "immoral"
in this proposition? Any boding of i'll
for the farmer in project that is de-
signed--and would execute that design
if it could be carried into practical ei-
fect-to relieve farmers and working
people, as well as the other members
of community, of State tax and to
tighten the burdens of local taxationP
Any farmer objecting to this?
We are not, at this time, saying any
thing about the merits or dement's of
the scheme of taxation Gov. Smith de-
veloped in his message to the Legis-
lature. When the committee having
that matter under consideration re-
ports there will be opportunity for
this, and time, also, il the Legislature
does not run away from its duties.
The proposition will then be in tang
IDLE shape for legislative action and
public discussion. But we protest
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
The State Paid the Freight.

A semi-official explanation of the
very extraordinary charge of so 1856 so
for fifty six railway tickets to Nash
vile, by the quartermaster general,
and approved by Governor Grout, has
been made. 1t runs on this wise:
Quite number of people of the State
had expressed a desire to attend the
Nashville Exposition. Correspondence
with the railways resulted in securing q
rate of $50 for the round trip from
New York, provided fifty or more tick
cts should be purchased. The scheme
appeared plausible. Fifty people had
indicated desire to take in the excur-
sion. The tickets were bought and
paid for by the State, but one after an
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
Might Have neen Known sooner.

Washington, Nov 15.-General Breck-
inridge, DR.. Huidekoper and Major Knox
were Lefore the war inVes tigating COM
mission yesterday. General Breckin-
ridges testimony dealt with condit lions
at Camp Thomas, of which he was for a
time in command, and he took occasion
to say that but for the change that was
made previous to the war requiring in
spector generals in the field to report to
the adjutant general, instead of the head
of their own department, the condition
of the camps now being developed by
the commission would have developed
three months ago.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
MARIA TERESA ABANDONED
Ship Of Spanish Pride to be Left on Cat
Island. HObsOn AbandOns Pros.
pect.

WASHINGTON, Nov. ia death blow to
the hope that the Maria Teresa could be
saved was given to day in despatch
from Captain Mccall, in charge of the expe-
dition to Cat Island. He says Hobson and
others confirm the opinion that the Maria
Teresa is beyond saving. The question of
continuing work on the cruiser will be cor
sidered by naval authorities tomorrow, but
it is a foregone conclusion that they will de
eide to abandon the project and let the yes
sci go to pieces on the coral reef on which
she rests.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
ZIPH WILLIAMS DEAD.
Fierce Fight with Indian Outlaws in
"a in which the Leader is Killed and
Four are Wounded.

WICHITA Nov. 15.-Three dead and four
national bank at Chelsea, Indian territory,
victims of desperate battle on the Main
street of the town this morning with the
deputy marshall. Two deputies and one
citizen are seriously wounded. The out
laws came in this morning intending to rob
the bank. They did 80, but when they rode
over to hold up incoming passenger trains
they were met by heavy fire from officers
who were aboard. "Zph" Williams, the
outlaw leader, was among the killed and
today's fight ends the last of gang of out.
laws have terrorizsd this territory for a
quarter OF centery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

st. Johns, n. F.. Nov. 15-The Nor
wegian steamer Norman, from Antwerp
for Montreal, with a general cargo, ar
rived here yesterday short of coal Her
captain reports that the Norman's decks
were frequently swept by great seas that
carried away the bridge, the ventilators
and the skylght, flooding the saloon,
coal bunkers and engine room, and en-
dangering the safety of the ship for some
hours. on Tuesday the steering gear
became unmanageable and it was not
until Friday that this could be used
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
Usual KICK OF Pork.

Hamburg Nov. l5.-The Hamburger
Nachrichteu, referring to the projected
meat inspection b.ll, says: The Amerl-
cans ought to be glad that Germany
forces them gradual! to adopt her own
methods of meat inspection. Hitherto
American inspection has been untrust-
worthy. So far as the threat of Ameri-
can retaliation is concerned, America
will have to prove the presence of poisons
In German wines, woolens toys and
chemicals, as Germany proves the pres
ence of trchinae in American pork.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
SECRETARY CHAMBERLAIN
Approves OF England's Good Under
standing With the United States.

LONDON, Nov. 15.-The speech of Colonial
Secretary Chamberlin at Manchester to-day
added little to Salisbury's explanation of
the meaning of the warlike preparations.
Nevertheless, he said, 1t would be folly to
relax preparations until all the scene of
danger had passed He approved OF the
good understanding existing with the Unit
cd States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Bridgeport, Conn. Nov. 15.-The Ho-
rizon Athletic club opened its boxing
carnival in this city last night with Billy
Smith and Tom West as the stellar at
traction. They were matched for 20
rounds at catchweights, but despite the
fact that West clearly outpointed his
opponent, on account of a mutual agree
ment If they both went the limit there
would be no decision. Referee Austin
was obliged to declare 1t draw.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Medford, Mass, Nov. 15.-The recount
of the tie vote in the Ninth Middlesex
representative district by the board Of
registrars gives the election to Nicholas
b. Keyou Oem) by plurality of one
vote, keyou having received GA votes to
623 for Archibald (Rep).
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
AMATEUR BOXERS.
Gus Roster Defeats Recomi in the Gymnasium of San Francisco
 Athletic Club.

The monthly boxing exhibition of the San Francisco Athletic Club provided rare sport last night. The principal bout was for six rounds between Gus Roster and George Recomi
 The police stopped 1t In the fifth round, as Roster was making a chopping- block out of his lighter opponent. In the first three rounds Recomi made a gallant stand against unequal odds as to weight. From that point to the finish he lost ground.
 The bout between William Dean and William Dierks was declared a draw after six rounds of fast fighting. Dierks was plucky. and overcame a strong lead which his opponent gained in the earlier rounds.
 The first preliminary bout was of three rounds duration between brace of light weights, Perry and Kay. The boys warmed to their work in the first round and were at it, hammer and tongs, throughout the three rounds.
 Ennis and Mccarthy boxed three short rounds The former, who is one of the hardest hitting feather-weights on the coast, toyed with his opponent. He is muscled like lightweight, and is natu- ral fighter. He hustled Mccarthy all over the ring, and the three rounds hardly made an exercise gallop for him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
COURSING OFFICIALS
 ARE STILL AT OUTS
CONTROL OF INGLESIDE PARK
 YET IN DISPUTE.
Faction Have Not Reconciled Their Differences.

Notwithstanding the statements that matters have been arranged satisfactorily among the various parties at interest in Ingleside Coursing Park, such is not the case apparently. No change has taken place in the management of the park and the sport will be conducted tomorrow and Sunday as it has been during the past two years.
 Harry Brennan, brother of Mrs. John P. Dalton, who owns half-interest in the park, said yesterday: ''The published statement that the Interstate Coursing Club will handle the sport at Ingleside is not true. How can the club make ar engagements to assume control when our people, who own a half interest in the property, have not been consulted in the matter?
 Shannon, Mr. Halpin, MT. Elmer. MT. Grace and the so-called Interstate Cours- ing Club would lend themselves to this scheme, knowing well that it is only one more trick of the cunning Donovan to de- prive the widow of the late John P. Dal- tion of her just rights. She Is no party whatever to any such arrangement.
 "She has not been consulted in sthe matter. although owning a half interest in Ingleside Coursing Park. I deny Dono- vans assertion, fiatly, that he has ever come to the lady or her lawyers. Sulli- van 6, Sullivan, and offered his interests, as has been stated.
 He did make an offer to Mrs. Dalton for her interest in the park, but this offer was contingent upon the park paying a profit for a whole year, or Mrs. Dalton was not to receive a cent. This was MT. Donovans proposition. The offer was re- jected, as it was not considered busi- ness proposition; The park is now on has offered has had string to 1t. If he and his friends, composing the Inter- state Coursing Club, desire to conduct the park on their lines they can only do so after purchasing the interest of Mrs. DaltOQ,'
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
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READY FOR THE CEREMONY. Final Preparations Completed for Laying the Cornerstone of the
 New Youths Directory


 The necessary preparations for the com- ing ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Youths Directory, which will be held on Sunday afternoon, July IT, have been completed and the programme for the day outlined. James R. Kelly, who has been a prominent and influential member of the committee appointed to arrange the preliminary work of the com ing ceremony at a recent meeting of the assembled representatives of nearly every religious denomination in the city, announced in detail the entire pro- gramme. The oration will be delivered by Father Prendergast, V. G., from St. Mary's Cathedral, at o'clock. Professor J. w. Mckenzie will arrange the music for the occasion, and will personally train the 300 voices now being tested at the Kohler & Chase Hall
 In addition to burying the customary relics in the cornerstone of the new home, J. B. Mcintyre, who has charge of the League of the Cross Cadets, will endeavor to arrange souvenir, depicting almost all of the American naval vessels that fought in the battle of Manila and San tiago, with miniature portraits of their commanders.
 The following societies will participate in the parade, which will be formed at the corner of Tenth and Howard streets. preparatory to marching to the site of the new directory:
 The Hibernians of San Francisco and Alameda counties, numbering in all 20OO; Council No. 46O and Cathedral Council No. 59, of the Young Mems Institute: :: Knights of the Red Branch, Gentlemen's Sodality from St. Ignatius church, St. Vincent de Pauls Society from St Joseph's parish, St. Peter and St. Paul s Society from St. Boniface church, St. Joseph's Society from the German Cath ollie church.. Young Mems Society from the Holy Family from the Italian church, members of the Mission Turn Verein and members from various other societies, to
 The Following representatives from the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Turnbund Adjourned.

The North American Turnbund which has been in session in this city during the past three days concluded it's labors yes terday afternoon and adjourned to meet two years hence in Philadelphia.
 The ladies of the German families in this city spared no time or expense in providing the delegates with a true San Francisco hospitality, especially at the lunch hour, when grooming tables waited their pleasure in the large assembly room at Turner's Hall on Turk street
 San Jose will have the pleasure of en- tertaining the members tomorrow and Sunday, after which they will head home ward
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
In the Divorce Courts.

Josephine Regli was granted divorce from her husband, John J. Regli, by JuGge Belcher yesterday. The decree was granted on the ground of extreme cruelty. Myrtle Baker was granted a divorce from George L. Baker, on the ground of willfu assertion. Elmer L. Patterson has sued his wife, Katie Patterson, for a divorce The plaintiff alleges ihfidelity as a cause of action. Alice Green has applied for a divorce from Samuel Green, on the ground of failure to provide.
 Suits for divorce on the ground of de- sertion were filed by George D. Bailey against Fife C. Bailey, and Mollie Crow der against George Crowder. Fannie M Austin is the last on the list of appli- cants for divorce. She asks for a divorce from Frank c. Austin, by reason of de. fendant's failure to provide her with the necessaries of life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Preparing for the Election

At the regular weekly meeting of inc Board of Election Commissioners held yesterday morning 1t was reported by the Registrar that the State Central commit tees of the several parties were progress ing rapidly in the matter of designating the political affiliations of the eligible citizens whose names were taken from the assessment roll to serve as election officers
 Registrar Biggy was instructed to con- fer with leading dealers relative to the furnishing of election supplies. He was also instructed to draw specifications as to the articles needed. and to invite bids from the several dealers.