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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-19
HawARpEN CASTLE.

bly, following the civil war. 1t is,
), a little strange that the most
attacks should have come from
5cientist as Huxley, the most venom.
hults from the poet Swinburne and
enest thrusts from the philosophic
md the historian Froude.
i His Conservative Youth.
Ather, John Gladstone, was prom.
Merchant, and his mother was OF
royal descent. The family was OF
conservative kind, and the father
ice as Tory at Liverpool, where
> Ewart Gladstone was born Dec.
After the usual course at Elton
|ed at Christ's Church, Oxford' ana
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-19

tempted to believe it the perfection of art.
Between the first and second lessons he
seated himself on a small square stool di-
rectly in front of the reading desk, and
here again he took up his position during
the sermon. After the service Mr.. Glad
stone returned to his seat. He waited for
the communion, and as passed out he and
Mrs. Gladstone were both bowed in the
oblivion of deyout PRAYER"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
as this result is foreseen.

as this result is f0reSeen.
What is the best remedyP We hon
estly don't know. The subject is too
vast to be decided off-hand The sim
pie and just method is plain enough
but whether it is the be st one by which
to undo the evils of the present law we
cannot say. Nor can anyone without
more investigation than has yet been
given. 1t is clear to our mind, how
ever, that we are not so inextricably
tangled up through the operation OF
the present law that no remedy can be
found better than the existing statutes.
Why, even so radical measure as a
moderate income tax would have our
support, if needed to cut the Gordian
knot. There is excellent argument in
favor of such tax in Vermont. We
tax visible property, we tax real estate
Indebtedness, we tax corporations, we
tax inheritances, why not tax incomes
State expenses are constantly increas-
inc and have reached the point where
the rate is excessive and burdensome.
Our people are justified in registering
vigorous "kick" over the state tax
rate. And yet the money does not APP
pear to be squandered. Some new meth
cd of taxation may have to be devised.
Why not an income taxP II would be
constitutional. The federal supreme
court dealt only with the federal law,
which it held to be unconstitutional
because, as interpreted,it did not treat
the people of all states alike. The
theory of the tax is all right. II adopt
ed, it would take from those able to
pay. 1t would compel the prosperous
citizen who lives out large salary
during the year and has nothing left to
tax to pay his share as well as the
farmer, whose total income is small,
but who cannot eat up his farm or
place it beyond the reach of the APP
praisers, even if he doesn't own
penny in it.
Whatever difference of opinion ex-
lists as to the remedy it is clear that the
last House made great mistake in
not needing Gov. CIRCUITS suggestion
to authorize a commission to investi-
gate and report at the coming session
what ought to bedone. The next best
thing is to do this now at the first OPP
portunity.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

1t is to be observed that in our peace
proposals we have demanded practi-
cally everything that Spain has that
we want. As to money indemnity,
we hardly need it and Spain is in no
condition to pay it. If Spain accedes,
we get about all that we could expect
to secure if the war lasted hundred
years. If she does not accede and the
war continues, entailing immense ex-
pense and loss to us, we can in the end
claim but very little more than we now
ask. 1t is plain, then, how earnestly
we should pray that Spain may yield
now. If the war continues, 1t is not
impossible that other nations may be
involved and no one can foretell what
the ultimate result may be, though
every American has confidence in his
country and government. AS to Spain,
she will never get off easier than now
even after she wastes more blood and
treasure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
The NEXT SENATE.
Men Who Will Compose the Upper
Branch of the LEGISLATURE.

The Republican county conventions
have all been held, and as it is not
customary for the Democrats to elect
any OF their candidates, it is probable
that the Vermont senate of 1898 will
be made up as follows, insuriDg an
unusually strong senate:
Addison County-M. +. Barnes of
Addison, G.. d. Walker OF Bridport.
Bennington County,. G.. McCul-
Tough of North Bennington, X. |.
Batchelder of Peru.
Caledonia Harry Blodgett
OF st. Johnsbury, T.B. Hall Of Groton.
Chittenden County--C. p. Smith Of
Burlington, L. c. Fay of jericho, G.
w. Sayles of Huntington.
Essex County-E. NJ. Bartlett of
Island Pond.
Franklin County,. NJ. Foss of st.
Adams, w. S. Soule of Fairfield, NJ.
p. Perley Of Enosburgh.
Grand Isle County-E. S. Fleury of
Isle Ia Motto.
Lamoille County-C. II. Stearns of
johnson.
Orange County,. B. Pickett OF
Bradford, G. w. Lynde Of Williams
town.
Orleans County-John Young of
Newport, NJ. B. Chafey of Albany.
Rutland County,. Z. Thomson
OF Rutland, f. S. Plat OF Poultney,
F. Z. Partridge Of Proctor, S. L.Grif-
fifth OF Dandy.
Washington County-C. C.Putnam
Of Middlesex, E. w. Slayton OF War
rem.
Windham County-A.E. Cudworth
OF Londonderry, q. b. Hit OF Brat
tleboro.
Windsor County-A. Z. Watson OF
Hartford, F.E. Steele of Stockbridge,
J. G. Enright of Windsor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

In trying to be the first in the field
the governors of many states, our owl
among the number, hurried their wal
preparations too fast and were toe
hasty in wiring. ''All ready" to Wash.
ington. Now the reaction is coming.
Those who expected credit are getting
kicks. Vermont's part in the Spanish
war will consist of several months
spent in sweltering under a torrid sun,
TOR the government to do that
'Phich should have been done before
the regiment left its cool and healthful
state. We have shown our disposition
and our rags. However, there is some
OF excuse. While our troops
might have undertaken short sum-
mer campaign in Canada with the
equipment they had. they were in no
to 90 to Cuba. Results have
demonstrated the good Judgment of
Gen. Miles. who braved the ION to
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

The bill before the last legislature,
which has received the endorsement
of Bro. Hays of the Essex syndicate as
calculated not only to protect the reg
ular practitioners of the state from
competition, but the people at large
from the quackery that is making ply
steal wrecks of our people, was so
radical in its nature that it in effect
forbade the good nurse Of every COM
munity from prescribing even catnip
tea for sick person. Nobody could
practice medicine in any form until a
board of examiners had given permits
sion. No provision was made, eitherfor
examining applicants outside the So
called schools. 1t is significant that at
the several hearings before the legisla-
tive committee the only advocates OF
the bill were physicians. Nor were
they unanimous, by any means, many
of them being satisfied with present
legislation, which is sufficient when
invoked. to suppress quacks, though
not always to remove damaging COM
petition.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

John E. Woodward, formerly of
Rutland. has been promoted first lieu
tenant of Company E, 10th regiment,
artillery, now at Santiago.
w. Murray Crombie, formerly of
Burlington, is member OF the cele-
brated Troop A, New York volunteers,
which has joined Gen. Miles in Porto
Rico.
Adelbert H. Leach of Fairfield, a
private in Company B, st. Adams,
died of typhoid fever last week. This
was the third death in the Vermont
regiment at Chickamauga.
The Soldiers Aid society of Brat
tleboro is looking for lecturer to
whom it paid $40 for the Red Cross
society. The latter never heard of the
man. He secured about as much
more from individuals there.
George C. Martin Of Ferrisburgh
has been commissioned second lieu
tenant by President Mckinley and
assigned to the 21st US. infantry. He
| passed sixth before the board Of ex-
animation and has joined his regi-
ment in Cuba.
First Lieut.. George w. Cleveland,
of Co. b, OF St. Albans, has forwarded
his resignation to the adjutant general
of the army. The i'll health OF his
wife and the necessity Of immediate
attention to his business affairs is the
cause of his action, which was not TAX
en- until after long elaboration.
The society Of Colonial Wars for the
state of Vermont last week Wednes-
day went to Fort Cassin, near the
mouth of Otter creek. to place tab
let marking the site OF the old fort, the
address for the occasion being deliv-
cred by ex-Gov. U. A. Woodbury..
The trip was made on the steamer
Reindeer, the St.Albans brigade band
accompanying the excursionists.
Private Clifford A. Place of Co. B
died at the division hospital, Chicka-
manga, Friday. Place had been sick
for some time with typhoid fever. His
father, who reached the park several
days ago, was with his son to the last.
Place was born at Highgate and was
20 years OF age. He was a member
of Company B before the war broke
out. His remains were brought home.
This is Vermont's fourth contribu-
ton to Cuban freedom.
A former well-known Brattleboro
boy, who rose to the rank of sergeant
in the Estey guard, is now saluted as
Captain Walker at Chickamauga. He
is In command of the Portsmouth, N.
H., company. After going from Brat
tleboro few years ago Walter +.
Walker was elected second lieutenant
OF the Claremont company, and later
first lieutenant, in which position he
went to Chickamauga. His promo
ton came only few days ago.
Men in the Vermont regiment are
very impatient to get to the front and,
acting upon suggestions from some of
them and from Vermont citizens.
Senator Proctor Saturday telegraphed
Secretary Alger in regard to the mat
ter. In response he received tele-
gram from Adjt. Gen. Corbin as fol-
lows: 1.-The proposition contained in
your telegram to the secretary of war
about the Vermont regiment win have
consideration, and it is probable that
the regiment will be ordered out in
the not distant future"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

A concern in Maine, capitalized at
several hundred thousand dollars and
employing 700 hands in the process of
extracting gold from sea water, went
up last week for the very simple rea-
son that the gold didn't materialize,
even little bit. And yet when some
one comes along and points out FEAST
BILE way of extracting sunbeams from
cucumbers there will be plenty of gull
lible fools ready to invest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
Vermont Pensions.

Original, George Spafford, Caven-
dish, 80; restoration and increase
Charles W. Boynton dead, Morris.
vile, sl7 10 s72; increase, d. R.Lock.
wood, Springfield, Sc to IS, John S.
Woodward, West Glover, IS to s24,
VIM. w. Holden, Northfield, S to
Sl2; reissue, Michael McCarty, High.
gate Springs. SIC; original, widows,
etc, Mary ]. Boynton. Worthwhile, sl2,
Susan 5. johnson, Springfield. IS,
Theresa A. Keller, st. Adams, Sc; ADJ
d'tional Francis E. Ray. Whining
tons Sc 10 $; increase, special, July
81, VIM. ii. Knapp, Norwich, SI2 to
SO, VIM. Dwyer, Sheffield. $40 TO sI4.
Additional, Francis f. Raw. wiz
mington. Sc TO S.; increase Especial
July 2lstl, VIM. IT. Knapp, Norwich.
sl2 to SO; VIM. Dryer, Sheffield, $40
to Sl4.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Senator Proctor no sooner gets the
Vermont regiment an assignment in
the expedition to Porto Rico than ex-
Gov. Woodbury. protests. The war is
over, says Woodbury., let our boys
come home. The desire of the boys,
however, seems to be to 90. The lnva-
sion of Porto Rico promises to be mere
sport, and whether it is that or some
thing more serious the vermonters
want to be in it. The Washington au-
thorities will quite likely learn of the
arrival of peace as soon as the Burling-
ton gentleman. who has discovered one
more way of adding to his unpopularity
in this state.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

An Illinois regiment mutinied at
Camp Thomas last week. The cause
was not the suffering or privation the
troops had undergone, or for lack OF
pay. 1t was because the welcome or
der for the regiment to start for Porto
Rico was countermanded at the last
moment and the regiment ordered back
to camp. Their offence was as serious
as that of the seaman ON the Merri-
mack, who fatty refused to leave the
vessel when Hobson took charge of it
and thus became one of the heroes of
that immortal deed. They will doubt
less receive similar punishment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Bismarck, the great German states
man. is dead at an advanced age. He
did more to bring about German unity
and Prussian supremacy than any other
man. He was known as the 'Iron
Chancellor" on account of his strong
will. Though great man, he cannot
be regarded as friend of the people,
as was Gladstone. His effort was TO
strengthen the monarchy, not to make
the burden of the subject lighter.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
10 the National Encampment.

The thirty-sacond national encamp.
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Re,
public occurs at Cincinnati, Ohio
Sept. $40.
The official route from Vermont il
as follows: Via Swanton, VT, O. 81 l..
c. II. R., to Norwood, N. Y; N. Y.
c. to Buffalo; l.. S. & NJ. S. TO Cleve.
land; Big Four to Cincinnati; return
ing same route with side trip from
Buffalo to Niagara Falls and return
without extra charge.
The round trip from the principal
stations in Vermont, on all railroads
in Vermont, to Cincinnati and return
will be $3.50, except from stations on
the Montpelier 4 Wells River r. r.,
tickets will be sold to Montpelier and
return at convention rates.
Tickets good starting Sept. 3-5, re-
turning leaving Cincinnati not earlier
than Sept. 9th nor later than Sept.
18th, except that by deposit Of ticket
with joint agent at Cincinnati be-
tween Sept. 5th and 9th, both days
inclusive, and on payment of fee of rs
cents, return limit may be extended to
October I'd, inclusive.
Sleeping car charges from st. AL
bans to Cincinnati without change, for
one double berth, $3.50, which, occu-
pied by two persons. will be S2.75
each. A whole section holding two
or four persons will be S1I.
The Lyndonville band viii accom-
pany the excursionists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
Vermont Tax Laws.

We have yet TO meet the well-in-
formed person who defends the Yer
mont tax laws, especially as they re-
late to double-taxation, particularly OF
mortgagcd real estate They are
founded on the crudest principles OF
right and justice, and are far from be-
ing practical in operation. However,
they have been so long maintained
and so many abuses have taken root
under them that it is one of the hard
est things in the world to get our con-
sentative legislators to make any
change of Importance in them.
Suppose certain tax is inequitable.
1t levies upon one class of taxpayers
in excess of others. When change
is proposed, it is natural for those who
have been favored to see many points
of excellence in the law and they mini
mize its sting because they do not feel
it. They can be depended upon to
support the existing statute. Then
there is class of citizens who really
want the best law, but are timid about
making change, fearful of getting
something worse. This same fear is
shared to some extent by those most
seriously burdened; they can barely
live now, they lack the courage to try
any other method.
All of these people combine to keep
on our statute books year after year
the Ubiquitous system of twice taking
real estate mortgages. Nobody hon
estly believes it is right. No argu-
ment has or can be adduced in its
favor, worthy OF moments consider
alton. The very simple and bald fact
that under it man holding the condi-
tional title to real estate not wholly
paid for is obliged to pay taxes on his
debt, while man standing in the same
relation to personal property is per-
mitted to offset his indebtedness can
not be subverted by any sophistry that
can be brought to face it. And yet
session after session passes and moth
ing is done. WhyP
Well. for various reasons, the most
credible and strongest of which is that
the Legislators don't know what to do
to right the wrong. For lack of rem
edy that all can agree on, they shirk
responsibility and do nothing. The
question ls too much for them. They
'give it up" They see the injustice
Of the present system, but when some
thing else is proposed they point out
the great disturbances that would fol-
low and pick flaws in every plan de-
rised. II is not hard to do this. Doll- |
Die taxation has padded our grand hsf |
With thousands of dollars representing
iebt. We cannot strike out this fic-
itious value without lowering the
yrand list. And yet this very palpable
act is sufficient to keep many men
rom favoring such step They can't
ear to think of the grand list being
educed. even though il means the tax
lg out Of something that ought never
} have been there. AsmalIer grand
st means a higher tax rate and more
lxes to be paid by those who have
cen paying less than their true pro-
ortion. SO they are against it A. soon
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Havana" cry and insisted that our vol
unteers were in no condition for such
service. The country is exceedingly
fortunate that no serious reverse has
followed its arms, considering its I'M
preparedness for war.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Considering that this war was UNI
dertaken for humanity and not fol-
conquest, it is unfortunate that the
first article in the peace proposals sent
to Spain called for the cession OF Porto
Rico outright to this government. II
would have been less noticeable if this
article had followed the one demand
ing SPANS withdrawal from Cuba.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Dewey promptly cut the cable at
Manila, for the purpose, it is generally
believed, of not being hampered with
too frequent instructions from Wash
ington. Gen. Miles, when he landed
on Porto Rico, took pains to pick a
point removed from cable communities
ton. The Halleck style OF conducting
warfare went out for good when Grant
assumed command.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

More of our sailor boys have lost
their lives from the explosions of Span
ish shells taken as souvenirs than in
the two great naval battles of the war.
A shell in the hand is much more dan
gerous than one in Spanish gun a
mile away.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Ex-Gov. Woodbury. does not favor
taking any Spanish territory. 1t is
fortunate that the treaty Of peace will
not have to be ratified by him. We
must get something for our pains, OF
course, but let's not take what will be
OF no use to us.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

English SPAWN Eminent removes ali
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs
splints, sweeney, ringbone, stiles, sprains
all swollen throats, coughs, etc. Save CSC
by use of one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold
by Richard g.. Morton. druggist, Main
st., Randolph, Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Pierce. chief consulting physician of the
lnvalid's Hotel and Surgical Institute OF
buffalo. NJ Y, telling him of the dement's
received from his wonderful prescriptions
and the careful professional advice which
he sends by mail without charge.
A fadv living in West Eaton, Madison Co.,
N ". Mrs. Matte A. Walker in recent letter
10 DR.. Pierce, says: " write to inform you
what your remedies have done for me; but they
have helped me SO much that know not where
TO commence or where to leave off as had such
a complication of ailments. For three years 1
had such bad spells thought that If dying was
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fer again; would be glad to have death CONG
any night got so discouraged 1t seemed as II
] could never be well and happy again. ! hau
a. shmatic spells towards morning. sometimes
fez as If could not get breath enough 70 nvei
was SO nervous l felt as II something dreauiui
was going to happen-I could not tell why
either could write dozen sheets fuli ana NOT
tell ali the dreadful things suffered, from ie-
male weakness, constipation asthmatic Spells,
and rheumatic neuralgia.
~ advise ali who are suffering not only to use
Or Pierce's medicines but to get his advice also,
for il has helped me so much / cannot say
enough in praise OF both the ADVICE ana the
remedies look on your medicines as being a
God-send, and will ask God to guide sufieting
humanity to the right relief
For nervous troubles and ailments pecu-
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For bronchial affections and digestive dim
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Send to DIR. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo n; Y,
for a free copy of the Peoples Medical
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

The experience of our forces at San
tiago with the Cubans is compromising
for a successful American protectorate
over that unhappy island.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

The only trouble with Cuba seems
to be its climate and its people. If we
could tow it up to the latitude of Long
Island and recolonize it, Cuba might
be desirable property. Why not ?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved In six hours by "NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" II is q
great surprise on account OF Its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, In male or female. Re-
lieves retention of water almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by Richard G..
Morton, druggist, Main St., Randolph,
VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

Our silver dollars will pass at Santi-
ago for only fifty cents. 1t takes the
gold backing that Uncle Sam gives to
bring them to par.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

There are 1,400 islands in the
Philippine group. Some of them are
mere rocks, and all are "rocky'
enough.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Spaniards have lost everything
save honor, and they certainly haven't
gained any of that.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

HOODS PILLS cure Liver ms. Blis
business, Indigestion, headache.
Easy 20 take easy 70 operate. 25c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-04

No wonder
some women
feel as If the
disease which
constantly pur-
sues them is
Just a nalig-
n mt de vii
booming them
to endless mis-
cry. Thousands
of women who
could get no re-
lief from any
other sourc e
b ave written
grateful letters
to Doctor r. V.