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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
The Session Of the Investigating Com
mittG0 Last Evening UnCOVerS a Mis-
use Of the States Funds Never
EyCGl0d Anywhere Except
by Downright Theft
The Testimony Of General Peck Brings 10 Light SYSle.
matte IOOtng Of The State Treasury Under Sanction
Of precedent" and custom" The l0giS-
latae Must Take Immediate and
Energetic Action.

The few people who could crowd themselves
into the small room adjoining the auditors Of
fee. in which the investigating committee sat
last evening, were RECALLED with story unpre-
cedented in the history of Vermont The ex-
animation was conducted by chairman Young
of the Senate, assisted by Senator Platt and
with the full joint committee present.
Gov Grout was the first witness, and read
an apologize statement in which he tried to
explain the expenditures which were author
lied by him, with no authority except pre-
cedent and squarely against the constitution.
Gov. Page made very brief statement as did
ex-secretary Brownell, and they were follow ed
by Gen. Peck. The testimony of this official
disclosed condition of things undreamed of
even by those who by partial investigation
had reason to fear the worst. He made the
worst possible witness The most scandalous
and outrageous charges could not be explained
by him of course, and the case was so utterly
hopeless that he made no serious attempt to
justify himself. His only excuse was that
1.-THE Governor ordered it," or, the Govern or
approved it," while distinctly acknowledging
that he knew the expenses charged to be I'M
warrantable and unauthorized, in fact, ex-
pressly forbidden by the constitution.
1t IVES a most shameful exhibition, and the
Legislature cannot hesitate to take action any
longer than the inevitable report of the COM
mittee is submitted. Indignation is mild
word to use in expressing the feelings of those
who heard the testimony, and it will increase
as it is generally known. Following is an alb
tract of the evidence:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The State auditor and most OF The III
vestigating committee went to She lburne,
Saturday, and enough of the mem bers Of
both Houses had either gone there or home
30 that no business could be properly coz
Quoted. 1t is apparently useless to try to
do anything Saturdays, although tho next
and last one may be an exception.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
By Mr.. Young:

BY Mr.. Young:
AS to authority for the expenses OF the
Governors Office
Governor Grout had written out his state
ment, and asked to be allowed to read it.
With trif1ng exception only is any war
rant found in the written law for the ex-
penses OF the Governor. 1t was contem-
plated that the Governor would not have
any expenses, or. il 80, he would pay them
himself. or, he could be trusted to use his
judgment. 1t is part Of the unwritten
law as old as the Constitution that Cover.
nors have been allowed and have been ex.
pected to use their own best discretion in
this respect. The Governor then referred
to the States money paid out to the troops
in the Spanish war, all of which was as un :
authorized as the Nashville trip. Governor
Page and stats expenses were S1489.52.
Governor Fuller and staff, 81 ,42966, Gov
ernor Grout and staff. except Nashville
trip, 81 ,O66.20. During my term as Cover
nor received and disposed of over 1000
letters. Iu the summer of '97, when Presi-
dent Mckinley and party, were at the
Hotel Champlain General Peck conveyed
to them my compliments by my di.
rection, and also floral Offering to Mrs.
Mckinley from the ladies of Vermont cost
ing $40 For this have been paid by GER
tain people.
The original conception of the Nashville
trip was that it was not to exceed
an expense of 1880. Many of those
Of the party as at first made out could not
go, and others were received in their place.
certain amount had to be guaranteed to
secure low rates. There were three unused
tickets. The party all paid their fares to
New York, as that was the starting point.
Rates for staff was SAT from New York.
The full fare for the trip was S65 Full
fare for editors was $40. The $50 tickets.
S15 was paid in addition by those using
them. I did not pay anything whatever
myself for the Nashville trip. Is it not
time that your investigation is directed
more to executive economy in expenses
than anything else?
The Governor then gave a statement OF
the purposes OF the trip. 1t was your rep
resentative, not mine. 1t was a dignified
party Of sixty five Vermonters. 1t was not
to Nashville. 1t was a party of Vermont
ers representing their State. The party re-
ceived marked courtesy every W here, be-
cause 1t was your party, not mine. Here
Gov. Grout read the address of welcome of
Gov. Taylor OF Tennessee at Nashville,
This took some time, and had very little
connection with the matters under consid-
Grafton.
II you say the Nashville trip was more
expensive than 1t should have been, agree
with you, but it was worth all it cost. l
received over 100 invitations to public func-
tions during my term, and compelling a
Governor to decide what he ought to do at
the States expense is anything but kind
ness on the part Of the State.
Question by Mr.. Young as to legislation
In 1896 on the subject Of the Nashville trip.
Admitted that no authority was given to
spend money there.
Did not the Legislature say as emphati-
cally as possible that 1t would not pay any
expenses at Nashville2
No sir, did not 30 understand 1t. was
opposed to an appropriation for the pur-
pose.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The committee on agriculture is expected
to report today against the bill to abolish
the board Of agriculture, the board voting
eight to six in favor of the bill. This indi-
Gates difference of opinion among the
farmers on the subject, and the report is
likely TO precipitate a red hot discussion.
The committee will report against the con-
tinuance of the cattle commission and this
mixed up with the adjustment of the board,
will give opportunity for large range OF
oratory.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Mr.. Chaplin of Essex occupied the chair
for some time Tuesday forenoon to the ex-
celent satisfaction of the House. MI
Chaplin is natural presiding officer and al
least one OF the best in that body.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The mileage bill, which was to bs dispos'
ed OF by the Senate Tuesday forenoon, was
made a special order for this afternoon at
230
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Several railroad men, among them Sec
Rotary Cree OF the st. Johnsbury & Lake
Champlain road are here in opposition to
the mileage bill. Notwithstanding, the
right should prevail.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
LEGISLATIVE POINTS
or INTER EST TO EvERYBODY

who Can Read-The Run of Liquidation.
Past, Present and Future - Brief and
Pointed Comment The Mirror of the
Day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The bill compelling telegraph, telephone
and express companies to pay the special
revenue stamp tax without any increase in
rates in force before the stamp law, pro-
duced lively running talk. Tuesday after
noon. The bill was reported adversely and
after considerable discussion pro and con
the third reading was refused.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

system of highway surveyors aud working
out the road taxes was killed by an over
whelming vote Tuesday afternoon. So the
State takes no step backward in road max
ing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Mr. Swasey's legal holiday bill passed the
House Tuesday, after abolishing Fast day
and substituting Labor day. This leaves
the number of legal holidays at eight, as
now. This first step toward abolishing that
boary old humbug-Fast day-is an excel
lent one. 1t has lost its original signifi-
canoe entirely, and become only an ami
versary of disorder, dlsturber of business
and of the peace. The idea Of labor day is
an excellent one, and Mr.. Swasey deserves
much credit for his thus far successful effort
to establish it,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Revs. johnson and Simmons, the men,
bers from Lyndon and Woodstock, were
late for prayers Tuesday morning. the Tor
mer alleged because OF press of committee
work 1t is safe to say that in both cases
the bad example was upintentional and
unavoidable.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Senator Smith has received gigantic pc
tition in favor OF the mileage bill from citi'
zens of Burlington. This is the voice of
the people everywhere, and Senators in
tending to vote against the peoples will
should take notice.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

Senator Smith is after that festive gam
bling device known as "the Klondyke,"
and If his bill passes-of which there should
be no question-these outrageous swindlers
will be gathered in by the sheriff If not
previously secreted. Faro or roulette is a
hymn compared to these machines which
have already accomplished the ruin of
dozens Of young men in Burlington, to the
personal knowledge of the writer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

House bill 472, introduced Tuesday, al
lows the bodies OF deceased paupers, except
in certain cases, to be turned over to medi-
cal colleges or physicians for the advance.
ment OF anatomical science. This is GER
tain to promote hot contest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

There will be reunion of the Senate OF
'96, in the Senate chamber at eight this
evening. Many of the ex'Senators are al
ready present. ard large attendance is ex-
DsCted,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

House Tuesday forenoon, making 474 to
date.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The Senate Tuesday afternoon sat few
minutes and killed lot of House bills.
Then they passed bill Incorporating Ever
green Rest cemetery and adjourned.
What's the m after with the Senate as an
Evergreen Rest?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

At least one OF the liveliest fights of the
session thus far was that Of Tuesday after
noon over the passage of the bill allowing
free textbooks in parochial schools Some
of the best speeches Of the session were
made on the bill, p ncipally by Messrs
Ballard, Dickey, Harris and Swasey In
favor of the bill. After an extensive dis
by a viva voce vote.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

II the member from Georgia could see as
much rum when he is arguing a local OPP
ton bill as he can when he talks on a bill
for the election Of town representatives he
would even up his sphere OF observation
and transfer some Of the tail feathers of his
rhetoric to the buttonhole of his better
judgment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The bill providing for the election of town
representatives by plurality vote was
argued at length on special order Tuesday
afternoon, and on yea and nay vote was
defeated, 80 to 185, A call of the yeas and
nays on this question was sheer waste of
lime, as was much OF the oratory.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The committee o, elections reported
Tuesday in the matter OF the eligibility Of
Charles W. Allen as the sitting member
from Tunbridge that he is not entitled to
his seat for the reason that he had not been
resident of the town a sufficient length of
time. On motion OF Mr.. Dickey-in the alb
seuce of Mr.. Allen-the report and resolu-
ton were ordered to lie.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

After all the time spent by the House on
several successive days fixing a specifc tax
on bicycles, the Senate killed 1t Tuesday
afternoon in about forty-seven seconds. Sic
transit hocuS pocus.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

tending to vote against the peoples will
should take notice.
The latter Iart of last week the House
amended the bill reorganizing the railroad
commission, taking quite a little time in
putting 1t in shape entirely satisfactory to
everybody, apparently, and when it came
up on final passage Tuesday afternoon kill.
ed it. in less time than it would take to turn
off the electric lights. What language can
adequately characterize such Legislation"
as this2
The bill OF Mr.. Butler OF Jamaica to re-
imburse towns deprived OF revenue by the
act taxing railroad property solely for State
purposes, which was reported adversely,
was ably advocated by Mr. Butler, who
showed a serious condition OF things in
many towns besides his own from the same
cause. Jamaica bonded for S34, 600 for the
road. and now has an indebtedness OF S45,-
600 with grand list Of less than $40 900,
which is certainly serious showing. The
present system of taxation, as affecting
towns in the same condition as Jamaica, is
certainly rank injustice. The bill was OPP
posed by the statesmen from Waterville
and Victory, and-though not by their ques-
tionable arguments-the bill was defeated.
To crowd town into virtual bankruptcy
and refuse relief aud waste thousands in
unnecessary expenses and idiotic legisla-
ton Is not economy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

BY the adoption of the committee amend
ments to FL. 3S, Tuesday, the close season
for partridges is from the first day of jan
uary to the 3lst day OF August inclusive
Ten dollars fine for violation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

A bill prepared by Esquire Burnap OF
Burlington, and melted largely by citizens
of Burlington who have seen enough of
Sunday excursions by boat to Plattsburg,
was introduced Tuesday afternoon by Mr..
Jordan of Jericho. The bill prohibits all
Sunday excursions by boat or rail under
heavy penalties.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

large part of the session OF Tuesday
forenoon was absolutely wasted in the adop-
ton of Senate amendments to grand list
bills, all of them Of the same identical char
acter. There must be found some way at
once to compromise this matter and stop
further nonsense of the kind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The bill of Mr.. Norton of Waitsfield re-
pealing the six inch trout law was reported
adversely and killed on close vote Tues
day morning
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

The act removing the fence around the
Capitol is now a law, as far as the House
can 80 rake 1t. The Senators will proba-
bly, offer no objection.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28
MINNEAPOLIS RREVITIES.

The case of the state against DR.. Coburn
is still on before Judge McGhee.
Judge Elliott is now hearing the case Of
Erma A. Hadfield against Anna G. Shotwell
and others.
The case of Frank F. Ward against S. ].
Baldwin and others is on trial before Judge
Simpson.
Benjamin L. Grant has filed garnishment
proceedings against George S. Geer and
George Benham. Grant claims to be out
S124.10 on a potato deal with Geer.
The case of William A. Wilson against the
Minneapolis Street railway is still occupying
the attention of jury in Judge Lancaster's
court 1t is likely to take up the whole of
today.
jacob Olson, residing at 243O Fourth street
north, was taken to the county Jail last night.
Olsons actions became peculiar and his
friends, concluding that he had become in
sane. turned him over to the police. He will
be examined today.
=. The examination of witnesses in the case
of the estate of Franklin Smith, on appeal of
Arthur p. Zimmerman against Edward X
Smith, executor, in Judge Johnson's court.
was finished late yesterday afternoon ard the
arguments of counsel began. The case will
likely continue over today.
William Schaver, an alleged burglar, was
captured at an early hour this morning by
Charles Jacobson, a special Waterman. ia
cobson noticed two men in the Vendome
saloon at the rear of 20 Washington avenue
south, and proceeded to bag them. The pair,
it is said, were in the very act of gathering
up bottles of liquor and boxes OF cigars when
they saw jacobson. Schaver was placed
under arrest, while his pal escaped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28
NORTHWEST NEWS.
RECRUITS ARE PLENTIFUL.
North DnISota's Quota VIII All BE
SIGNED Today.

North DnIsotn's Quota VIII All BE
Signed Today.
Special to The ST. Paul Globe.
BISMARCK, N. D., April 27.-The recruit
ing of men for the formation of eight COM
panies of infantry is going busly on among
the state militia today. Orders received thi )
evening state that the total number of men to
be enlisted to each company is ST. making
the total volunteers from tie state Ca.
Orders sent out last night to recruit the COM
panies to 100 men were modified to accord
with the later orders.
Capt J. H. Frame. of Grafton. wires that
his company is full and Capt. Midget. OF
valley City, that he has seventy men and
viii have the balance tonight. Sixty men
have been received for the company here
and the full quota will be raised tomorrow
The regiment will be allowed one lieutenant
from Valley City that he is wiling to go as
lieutenant colonel. Col. Frank White, of VAL
ley City, and w. c. Trueman. of Grafton.
will be the majors.
No orders for rendezvous have been issued
as the official order stating the place of
military stores ready for shipment and
a reeuisition has been made for go addi-
tional rifles. 800 uniforms and 1C0 t:nts, to
complete the equipment. Railroads have
wired making rates of one cent a mile for
mobilization.
Applications for enlistment are being re-
ceived from all parts of the state. Fargo has
an extra volunteer company, Devil Lake
offers sixty rilemen: C. E. Showers, OF
Wheatand, has company of cavalry and
TO raise companies. Company b. OF the mill Ia
at Langdon will not be included in the call
for troops. but the men who want to go
will be merged into other companies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28

sini.e which he wore on emerging from
the governors office. that he will re-
ceive commission on the second call.
Rev. c. A. Greasy is to be chaplain
of the Third regiment Mr. Cressy is
an old soldier and also veteran in the
Nc thodist clergy. TheaSecond regi-
ment will probably have as it's chap
lain Rev. e. C. Clemens, of Mime
apolis, who has held that, position I'M
der Col. Bobleter since 1892.
Rev. William Colbert. ofiSt. Paul, will
receive an appointment as chaplain Of
the Third. He Is assistant priest of
the Cathedral parish and one Of the
most devoted members of the Catholic
clergy
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28
COMMON DISEASES.
Piles, Fistula and infammatory Condi-
tons of the Rectum.

Piles, Fistula and infammatory condi-
tons of the Rectum.
The troubles so annoying and dan
gerous to health are among the COM
nonest- with which humanity is aff1tct-
ed sos 5'E ~
We are, therefore, pleased to an
nOunce that modern research In med
ical science has at last produced GER
tain cure for them, and as usual with
all great and mertorious inventions Is
simple, and the only wonder Is that
such a remedy was not discovered and
used years before.
The remedy we refer to is known as
the Pyramid Pile Cure. It Is not an
remedy, but Is applied directly to the
seat Of the disease and produces a cure
in a surprisingly short space Of time
For itching piles a few applications
produce a complete cure, while for
bleeding, protruding and all. other forms
of rectal diseases it's use will result in
a permanent cure, even in cases where
an operation has failed.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is painless to
use and relieves all pain at once. All
druggists keep it or will get it for
you. 1t is prepared by the Pyramid
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and cure Of piles, also testimonials
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If your druggist has the remedy on
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A trial will convince you that the
Pyramid Pile Cure Is specific In every
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28
PROBATE NOTICE.


STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. Probate Court.
In the matter of proving the alleged will
and testament of John Henry Morrison
deceased.
Whereas Mary B. Morrison, of the City
of Columbus and State of Ohio, has delivered
to the Probate Court of the County of Ram
sey an instrument in writing purporting to
be a duly authenticated copy of the Last
Will and Testament of John Henry Morrison,
late of Columbus, Ohio, deceased and pro-
bate thereof and filed Herewith her petition
to said Probate Court, praying that the said
instrument may be proved and admitted to
probate, and that letters testamentary be
granted to her.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard
and the proofs of said alleged will be taken
at a special term of this court, to be held at
the Court House, in the City of st. Paul.
in said County, Monday, the 9Th day of
May 1898, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
when all persons may appear for contest
the probate of it; and that notice of such
hearing be given to all persons interested, by
publishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day OF
hearing, in the Saint Paul G o b e, daily
printed and published in said County
Dated at st. Paul this 18th day of April,
$685.
q. 50 G. WILLRICH,
Judge of Probate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-28
BIG Guns SPEAK.


Continued from First Page.
affecting in the slightest the chances
Of success
Havana is feeling the pinch Of the
blockade. When Spanish need of food
becomes imperative, then If there Is
money enough in the city to make it
worth while, there are likely to be
many attempts made at blockade run
ming. but Admiral Sampson says they
will be unsuccessful. Then will come
the inevitable, and Havana will be
forced to surrender and beg food.
The appearance of the Spanish fleet
and an attempt to raise the blockade
are contingencies that must be con-
sidered. This phase of the question,
however, is one Of conjecture. No ore
knows whether the Spanish fleet Is in
condition for fight or whether 1t
would be willing to take such risk for
the sake of relieving Havana. Even
should an engagement between the two
fleets occur there Is no reason to be-
lieVe it would ameliorate the plight Of
the city.
The 1nsurgent army is believed to be
active and is trusted to shut off all
communication between North and
South Cuba, though communication be-
tween Havana and Batabano still APP
pears to exist. Much has been written
regarding a concerted movement Ly
the insurgents and Spaniards alike. AS
soon as the former carry their cam
paign into the far north of the island
they are confronted with starvation.
A large, compact army cannot live
without regular supplies while guerilla
warfare can be carried on in country
that is almost barren. Therefore, it is
believed the insurgents will adhere to
their guerilla tactics and not transfer
their forces in any large numbers to a
territory where starvation will soon
hold sway.
The problem of provisioning and coal
ing the bIoekading fleet has so far
proved an easy one to solve. Specula-
ton as to the movements Of the army
and the length of time it will take to
mobilize it is rife. The time also when
the two arms of the service. will be
able to cooperate is eagerly awaited
all the more so as pacific blockade is
tedious at the best.