The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-26

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preparation will be asked for In bill with
In few days raising the available fund to
$1,000. The monuments OF the other New
England states on the ground cost from
$4,000 to $4,000 each, and 81, 100 monu-
ment from Vermont would be decidedly
dscreditable to the State.
Twenty-Five OF the members of the House
are veterans OF the civil war. This small
percent, as compared with previous SEES
sions, Ia an impressive lesson OF the passing
OF the old soldier.
The immense superiority and great adj
vantage OF a trained business man in leg
slation, even II without previous experi-
ence, is conspicuously apparent in the case
OF the member from st. Adams City: Mr.
Richardson is surely one OF the valuable
members OF the House, and Is widely re-
spected for his excellent judgment.
In view of the fact that advocates OF local
option are thoroughly organized and are
making considerable hesdwsy in the solicit
tation of votes for the measure, the oppo-
nents OF the bill have come to the conclusion
that organization and poll OF supporters
OF prohibition Is necessary. With this end
in view 1t Is proposed to hold county eau
cuses OF members and see whittier they are
drifting. Probably Caledonia county will
lead off in this direction, and an attempt
will be made TO hold caucus on the subject
at once.
After tea the marble halls of the Psvil-
ion are the resort OF statesmen, orators,
diplomats, visiting dgnitaries, the inc mortal
and immense Third House, commissioners,
trustees, directors and every shade and de-
gree OF official life. II you have lost any
body, sit down and wait until he comes
around in the restless course of his pilgrim
age 1t is only a question Of time. Little
men, big men, short, tall, stont and lean
men, men OF all shades and sizes, they are
all there. And they are all somebody,
more or less. The man who looks like it is
not always 1t the most, though. The garru-
lous member from Pugwash talks more and
louder than Speaker Haskins or Gen. Grout,
and he may be handsomer, but he dosen't
sever so much solidihed aqua pura. Through
the hazy aureole OF cigar smoke the crowd
moves ceaselessly. Buttonhole conferences
are being held all over the Office and out in
the halls, secrets Of State are exchanged,
Jobs are put up and put down and frequently
the history of the coming day is made 1t
is all an interesting kaleidoscope of official
life, and has peculiar fascination for all
who walk that path.
A man who has made his way in life and
attained success and material prosperity
by the possession and exercise OF the best
business qualities is DR.. Ezra A, Smith, the
present efficient member Of the House
from Brandon. Every enterprise with
which he connects himself succeeds, of
which his name is guarantee. DR.. Smiths
presidency of the recently organized Far
mers' League is a case in point, and, with
the names associated with him in the man
agement, assures its growth as a power for
good in the State.
The proposed amendments to the bounty
bill on Wednesday, those adopted and those
rejected, cost the State about $500 in time
spent.
Now won't somebody propose a bounty
on text book agents and tree caterpillars?
An east side member allows that his seat
mate is so "homely" that he only dares to
leave home during the close season. This
is rather sad
A bad beginning should make a good end
ing. If the first real debate of the session
was to be had on the burning question of
skunks or something of that kind, the last
debate ought to affect great constitutional
questions. AS the man said who went into
the saloon where two brands of whiskey
were kept, "let us hope for the best"
The Messenger, eagerly seconded by the
Free Press Thursday morning, tried to
place Mr.. Stone in false position at the
eleventh hour by such methods as must be
and plainly are condemned by every honor
able man and member. 1t was forlorn
hope for the opposition, and its adoption
proved their desperation.
The "Woman's bill" for representation
on the State boards is as follows:
Section l. In addition to the Trustees of
the State Asylum for the Insane at Water
bury, and of the Vermont Industrial School,
and to the Directors of the State Prison and
of the House of Correction and the Board
known as Supervisors OF the Insane, there
shall be appointed woman who is citi-
zen and resident OF the State.
Sec. 2. Such additional Trustee, Director
and Supervisor shall be appointed in the
same manner, hold her office for the same
term, have the same powers, be subject to
Enht ntxyn ebn
compensation as is now provided by law in
regard to the Trustees, Directors and Su-
pervisors OF the respective institutions
named in the first section Of this act.'
Isn't this nice?
The engaging and almost always ingenu-
GUS Free Press said Thursday morning:
"One thing which has caused a great
change in the feeling is the publication in
the st. Adams Messenger OF the result OF
Wednesday nights Democratic caucus.
This article stated small majority OF the
Democrats expressed themselves in favor of
Mr. Stone on the distinct understanding
that Mr.. Stone is Democrat and the vote
of the Democrats to adhere to the unit rule
makes them solidly for Stone"
1t wasn't quite good enough Morgan
till after election" was 1t, boys?
DIR. Webbs very brief seconding OF Mr..
Stone Thursday marks the first uplifting OF
the voice Of the member from Shelburne
this session. 1t was an excellent begin
ming in good cause.
Senator Pickett ran we'll for an infant.
Look out for him as two-year- old!
1t was savage thrust which Senator
Mccullough gave to those who knew what
it meant and deserved it most in his nomin.
alton Of General Bates in joint assembly
yesterday. He said in effect: II believe
that Bennington is yet within the confines OF
this commonwealth. General Bates is
both summer and winter resident of that
town, as was his father and grandfather
before him; so no accusation can arise
against him as to his non-residence." And
| yet, not many months ago, sundry blatant
chumps were accusing the president pre-
tenn OF this Senate of being a nonresident
Senate bill II, is designed to effect ire
mendous revolution for the better in draw
ing jurors. For years the State has struggled
with system which in practice is a dis
grace and scandal, and remedy has be
come crying necessity. This bill, If enact
ed, will give respectable and reputable cit
| liens as jurors, rather than the offscourings
which now too frequently by the collusio l
of officials pollute the jury box.
At the caucus Of the Orleans county mem
bers of the House Thursday afternoon i,
was agreed TO vote solidly against the 10.
cal option bill. A minority report is now
in order from the Democratic member
| from Coventry,