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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
STERN MEASURES FOR FILL
PINOS.
Bashwhacking to Be Death WILD
''' Most Vigorously,

Washington, Dec. 15:-l'olated
bands of bushwhaching insurgents,
who are caught by our forces 10 the
Philippines, are likely to be summary
dealt with, =, H.
At o Cabinet meeting t1-day, the
matter was discussed at some leng'n,
and it was the general sentiment tha'
the situation demanded vigorous treat
ment.
AS long as the insurgents keep up a
show of an army under a ssmblance Of
discipline, they will be treated as prso-
ners of war when captured, but wnen
they degenerate into bands OF mafSu-
ders, barassing our forces by cold
blooded assissinatiorS, it is the Judg-
ment of the officers in command IN the
Phil Philippines and Of the President ID and
members OF the Cabinet that the situa-
ton demands summary action.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
ECLIPSE OF THE MOON.

With cloudless sky and . clear.
cold atmosphere, people Of Lexington
had every opportunity for sdVanta-
geously viewing the eclipse Of the
moon, which came of, according to
schedule. early Saturday evening. The
moor entered the shadow at fOrty-6vs
minutes past eight. and the moon left
the shadow at seven minutes past ten.
AS Is we'll known, . lunar eclipse is
caused by the moon passing through
the shadow Of the earth, and the eury-
ed outline Of the sarth's shadow upon
the moons disk formed one Of the
proofs Of the earth's rotundity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
TIMBER RIDGE,
December 18th.

Yesterday wa. a day Of mu'h interest 10
the people Of the Presbyteriyn c..uFcl mere.
In addition to the usual services, Win
biahly entertaining and instructive sermon
by the Pastor, there was the pleasure OF
seeing twenty.One young persons, after nav
inc been received into the church, on examl'
nation by the Session, stand up before tne
congregation ndpublicly declare their alie'
glance to Christ and determine TO serve him
through life. There was, at the same tlme'
one received on certificate from neighoor-
ing church.. ,, I'll, hold
a Calico Carnival at Mrs. 1, A. ote[retI ,
on Friday December 22nd, at p m lhese
little folks are trying hard to raise portion
OF the funds necessary for the enlargement
q, the church and surely deserve to be en-
couraged In their praise. worthy enort' Inc
nersons appointed to solicit contributions ioi
The saroe purpose ale meeting,with unwonteo
success,-an evidence OF proper spirit on
tho mart of our people II q few should ial
| from anv cause. to enter heartily into this
| laudable as well as necessary effort, they
| will doubtless, in after years, at the sight o
the INN, oyement to the sacred edlllce, U
noesessed of feeling Of shame and self're
proach. This, however, is not anticipated
during the recent favorable weather 10
that purpose we have had quite an amour
of mig. sticking" although not exactly NIX
that over In South Africa. A vast quantit
Of fine porkers have been stored away 10
future use. yf.1, .,,.o O.
little are looking forward with great anxiet
IN ace what old "Ssnta" Is going 10 Drlne
How different now from whatwas e1perien1Se
in wears Of half century ago when IN
Youngsters went into ecstacy: over one sue
Of candy each and some gungers sweeIene
with homemade molasses. =,
Our public schools in this part OF u
!, county are so crowded that neither teacnel
nor scholars can get justice. Some nave
many as forty scholars and most OF tne
What we call beginners. In such cases, IL
imno.slble for teachers to give that altentlC
"a ali that Is necessary, and then, after nal
and faithful service, they are blamed fof u
neglect that Is altogether unavolaapi
Another trouble presents ITSELF IL asslsta
5 teachers we're appointed, our houses are u
large enough to accommodate such large al
ranidlv increasing numbers. 1t is, indeeu,
, coed omen, for our people to be manilestll
more interest in the education OF the y0u .i
and II behooves US to provide more lacili'i
for meeting the demandsiof the case.
) The few days Of cold weather OF Inc pa
| week set us to thinking Of what may be
= store for us in the near future ,y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
CHILD LABOR TO BE STOPPED.

Mr.. Charles 7. Bland, of Portsmouth
will introduce in the House OF Dele
gates bill to regulate child labor in
mills, factories and shops in Virgins.
The age limit for children whose
parents are living will be placed at
fourteen years; children Of widowed
mothers will be allowed to work at
twelve years If they are their sole sup
pert. -. .,r,..n
shall in all cases DO able to read and
write. The Labor Commissioner will
be required to inspect the factories and
shops in which children are employed
and to enforce the law,
Afamous dish for breakfast. keep,
the whole family well, costs only 80
cents, one package Of Rocky Mountain
Tea. --.x----,.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

So many people are exposed to RAIN,
cold and storms, that 1t 10 necessary
tb.t thsy should have something TO
counlsract the effects. A mixture OF
svssteped, will stimulate the sy.ten
and ward off any possibility OF cold IL
b.s bsen used for sixty years all over
tbs world, and millions testify to It's
sterling worth. There is but one Pam
Killer, Perry Davis Price zoe. and
h()c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

The last number of the Bankers
Magazine suggests financial scheme
which for artless simplicity commsnds
it,.lf at once to the banks Of the eoun
try. 1t is nothing less than the aboli-
ton of our independent treasury syS-
tenn and the deposit Of all government
r.ceipts with the national banks
"This," says the financial genius
would put the money in circulation ~
and prevent its being locked up" Ii
is to be deplorel that the idea is toe
ancient TO be patented and thus be-
come a monopoly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
VIRGINIA MEN.
O,norsssman Get Good Committee
Associations.


C,norsssman Get Good Committee
Associations.
Washington, Dec. 18th.
The Virginia members VINO ges
,,l.ces on the leading committees are
as follows
Mr.. svsnson-ways and Means, land
Ptstofices. .x.; o,d
MIR. Jones--Insular Affairs ana
Pfivate Land Claims.
Mr., Lamb-Agriculture, and E1pen'
d;tures in Treasury Department
Mr.. Epes-On Territories -. !.
Mr.. Ouarles-On Pacific Railroads.
Mr.. Young-0n Militia
Mr.. Rsa-On Patents.
Mr.. Ri1sy-Nsval Affairs, and cams ,
Nv Otey-On Clains, District OF
Columbia, and Immigration.
Mr., Hay-Military Affairs,
Samuel Don't figure on marrying
. model wife, unless you are o mTo
reader and know for csrtain 'nas Shs
tstss Rocky Mountain Tea.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
A SENSATION AT HOT SPRINGS

Valuable Jswelry Stolen From MITE
Mark Hanna and Other 0asS'S'
A dispatch from Hot Spring. Va
to the Now York Evening '00fn"''
says:
Datsctiyes are about to lay their
hands on the person wtO is believed to
have stolen about $4,000 worth OF
iswelrv from guests in this fashionable
watering plac,'s best hotel in the last
fsv weeks Mrs. Mark Hanna, wife OF
the Ohio Senator, was the latest vlclim
Five finger rings, valued at Se,ooo'
were taken from a drawer in her dres'
hing table while she was out driving
A little over 500 in money was also
stolen. About $4,000 worth OF sun
buryts. crescents aud other precious
ornaments were in Mrs. Hanna's trunk
and these could have been reached
with little trouble. The thief EVIL
IDENTITY did not take the time 70 search
further or was afraid to accept the risi
lIt i. declared that when the arrest II
made there will be a social sensasion
TIE detectives are said to have secure
convincing proof of the guilt OF
prominent person who is known t
have been in financial straits lat ~.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

from Blood and Skin Troubles.
Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Pain
full Swellings. Effects Of Blood Poison,
Persistent Erup!isns, that refuse to
heal under ordinary treatment are
quickly cured by B. B. b. Botanic
Blood Balm) The mcst wonderful Blood
Purifier Of the age, made especially 10
cure oil terrible, obstinate, deep'seated
Blood and Skin troubles. Is your
blood thint Are YOU pallet All run
downi Have you Ecxsmai Pimplssi
Blotches and Bunpsi Skin or Scalp
Humors? Boilsi Eruptionsi Skin
Itches and Swollen? Aching BonesY
Rheumati sni Scrofulal Catarrhp Then
you need B. B. B. Botanic Blood
Balm), because it drains from the blood
and entire system all the poisons and
humors which cause ali Of these troubles
and the cause being removed, per-
mansnt cure follows. B. d. y.
thoroughly tested for Thirty years, and
thousands sured after doctors and
patent medicines failed. For sale ty
druggists q. 81 per large bottle, or 9
large bottles full treatment) 50. To
prove our faith in B. B. B. we will
send a Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
to sufferers, SO they may test the
remedy at our expense. Address
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Write to-day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

B. n. Gorrell garsntees every bot:
tie OF Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
and will { ind the money to any one
who il OF satisfied after using two
thru. the contents. This is the best
in the world for la grippe.
coughs, colds, Group and whoop cough
aud ID pleasant and safe to take, II
prevents any tendency OF cold 10 70.
suit in pasumsaia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
ErL1 r DEFEATED.
He Attacks The Beers in Borce AZ
Colenso And is Hurled Back.


Colenso And is Hurled Back.
Idsut. Gen. Sir Redvers Buller'com-
handing about 10000 men, c0hssi'u =,
IN o. Ike main British Army IN oouVh
Africa. was defeated yesterday IN a
battle with the Beers at ColenSO'
Natal.
Ha attacked the Beers with view
of forcing his way to the relief q the
British garrison of aboat $500 men
under Maj.-Gen. Sir George stewart "a,
White. who are besiegei at Ladysmltn'
General Butler reports to the war
Office that his losses in yesterdays en-
caoement were killed, 80; wounded
S67; missing, s4S, a total of 1897
The revised list of the British casual
ties al the battle OF Magersfonieln
shows the total to be 963, OF when
| number seventy were officers.
/ The defeat is the most serious whicf
the British have yet encountered II
the war. 1t marks tAs temporary
failure of all their plans to conquer
the Beers. These plans provided 10
an advance by three armleS-uenera
Metbuen's to the relief Of Kimberley
| General Gatacre's to the relief OF tn
towns in Northern Cape Colony an
| General Buffers to the relief OF tn
ILsdysmith garrison. Each OF tines
| he sailed in succession.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
REMOVAL OF MAINE VICTIMS
B shop of Havana Valves All Cemetery
Charges.

Havana, December 15-The Bishop
Of Havana has agreed to waive all
Gem etery charges in connection with
the removal from Colon Cemetery OF
the remains Of the victims Of the Name
Father Chadwick, chaplain OF the
destroyed battleship, is indignant at a
c barge made by LEGAL paper that the
Bishop demands 80 for a permit to re-
m owe each body. This statement II
absolutely false, as the Bishop is lend
inc ell assistance and facilities in the
Undertaking.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
11eUT. GILMORE RE-CApTURED

Manila, Dec. 19.-It is officially an
nonnt.d that General Young reports
.hst no believes the American prisoners
including Lieutenant Gilmore are now
in the hands Of United States troops:
" Lieutenant-Golonel Hare and Colonel .,
Hunter have been operating with small
commands in lliocos provinces, ana II
"a h.l;.ved that these commands have
Effected the rssspturs Of the American
prisoners,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
PHILADELPHIA WINS,
Republican National Convention Will
=. be Held There.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The Repub,
liean National Convention will be held
ct P Philadelphia, June 18th next Ih0
Mace and date was decided upon by
the National Republican COMMITTEES
after a friendly contest for the honor
of entertaining the convention between
the city selected. Chicago, st. ioals
and New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
OUARANTINED.

Owing to the prevalence OF smallpox
IN yarious sections of the State, the
-, ~ on.yement of the Virginia penllt's'n-,
t G."r have decided to again close ttat
;nst;tuiion to visitors, the quarantine
nn;n . into effect on Saturday afternoon
nh. declaration OF Independence,
.,s IN. National Watchman, is now
the hast Democratic campaign dosu-
ment in existence.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

Major-General Lawton, Of the Amsri-
can forces in the philippines, was killed
Tuesday while forming his coluHn to
make an attack upon the Filipinos Of
San Matso. General Lswton will be
70 ,allel by citizens Of Lexington M Q
visitor 10 this place several years ago
in the capacity Of government inspsc.
tor Of ordnance at the Y. III. I.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
THE CURRENCY BILL PASSED
Vote 1870 to $50 for the Gold STANDARD

Vote 1870 to $50 for the Gold Standard
Washington, December 10th-Large
attendance in the House to-day al Inc
time fixed for taking the vote on the
currency bill. The House began vot-
inc at 1910, and before ] o'clock the
Bin was passed by a vote OF 100 to l5o'
The result was greeted with he
publican cheers.
seventeen members only failed to
vote olt Of a membership OF 1871.
This il the largest vote ever cast IL
the House on and bill.
The Democratic members VIII voteo
Tor the bill were: ,:
CIayton,(N "; Denny. Nd: );Drigsg'
IN. "; Fitzgerald, IN. ~; Levy n n
"; seudder. N. "; Thaysr' Mass
Upderhill, IN. W; Wilson, IN. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
LOCAL
and
CLIMATE

Nothing but a 10. al
remedy or change OF
climate will cure
CATARRH.
The specific ls
ELYS CREAM..BALM
1t Is quickly Absorbed
Gives relief at once
Opens apl cleanses
ne Nasal Passages.
Allays Inflammation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

Live for those that love you, ,
For those whose hearts are fond ana
The only way to do this right.
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
JUDGES ELECTED.

Richmond, Dec. 1S.--The House
elected the following judges this morn
ing, all of them being the present \, ~. .
positions by the Governor during the
rosess of The General Assembly. the
vacancies being created BY deaths and
designations:
George j. Hund!ey-Third judicial
Circuit. ..,
S.H Le.chsr-Thirteentb judicial
Circuit.
Il. A. w. Sksia Seventeenth judi
cial Circuit.
W. II. Bond Judge OF Wise count!
GU. Campbell-Judge OF Amherst
county. ALI.
St.pheD FArrar--Judge OF Amells
county. u.r,
Jpo. P. Les-Judgs Of Franklin
county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
SOME STARTLING FIGURES

Some idea of the pernicious effect
the class Legislation tostersd by the he
publican party has upon the agricultural
sections may be gained from an analysis
of the following table, showing the p'r
capita circulation of money In IN.
various states. 1t will be seen tna'
the northeastern states, WIFE .ksn
,roteeted interests, have successfully
:, sappedthe agricultural sections. Inc
table was made when the per cap''a
circulation of the nation was s22'4o;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

In some parts Of Holland birth il
announced by fastening . silk pin.
cushion on the d,orknob. II the pin
cushssu is red, she baby is boy, aud
il white 10 q girl.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

In all stages Of Nasal Catsrrh ther
should be cleanliness. AS e1Psrlenc
proves, Ely's Cream Balm IS cleanser
sootber and healer Of the diseased mem
brsne. 1t is not drying nor irritating,
and does not produce sneezing' !; pfiee
30 cents at druggists or IT will b'
mailed by Ely Brothers, Of warren
Street, New York. Upon being placed
into the nostrils it spreads over the
membrane and relief is immediate IL
is an agreeable cure.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
crATARRK
COLD IN HEAD

Heals aud protects the Membrane. Restores
No Injurious drug. Regular Size, so cents
family size, 81. 90 at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street New
York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20
FREE BLOOD CURE.

An offer providing faith to Sufferers
from Blood and Skin Troubles,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-20

come a monopoly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-07
Death of q Former Townsman.

The following item taken from the
Goldendale, Wash, paper of April %
will be of interest to many old residents
of this town:
"Old Grandpa D. W. Pierce of Klickitat
died Thursday evening and was buried
in the Odd Fellows cemetery yesterday
afternoon. BY his demise the four gener-
atoms of Daniel w. Pierces residing at
Klickitat is broken. Deceased was born
April 7, 1911, at st. Johnsbury, Gale
donia county, Vt. He married Miss
Lucy Edison of Randolph of the same
state, on October 10, 1884. There were
born of the union seven children, FIVE
boys and two girls, all living today, and
in order of birth are Daniel W., ex repre-
sentative of Klickitat; Edgar E., George
W., of Goldendale Henry H. of Portland
Or; Mrs. Lucy A. Cornell of Verdin, Neb.
Mrs. Lucinda O. Clafflin of Salem, Neb.
and Charles l.. Pierce of Goldendale
Deceased came to Klickitat in 1888, and
his wife died in Goldendale April 7. 1891
He was cabinet maker by trade"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-07
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers Tor their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken of your rest by a sick
child suffering and crying with pain OF
cutting teeth, send at once and get a
bottle of "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for Children Teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferers imme-
diately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it, Itcures diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind colo, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip
ton of one Of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Be sure and ask tor Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-07
WANTED. For SALE, ETC.

| ISmall advertisements will be inserted IN
this column in reading. matter type at the
| rate of two cents word for the hrst inser-
| ton and one cent word for subsequent IN,
sertions. Cash must accompany the order
BRooKs.TYLER DRY GOODS Co. have
twenty mems all wool suits IN sizes "a
to SO for $500. Former price $3.50,
$13 so.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Capable, trusty
girl for general homework. Protestant
preferred. Address |. L. Dwight, West
Hatfield, Mass.
A Coop TOP CARRIAGE for $40, fine
one for sos. % Pearl street, B. F.
Weeks.
SUMNER BOARD by the week or month
at T. M. Guys, Peacham, Vt.
LOST. AT Music HALL, Memorial
Day, an umbrella. Owners name on in
side silver initial marker on outside.
Finder please leave at CALIFORNIAN office.
SrRAYED OR STOLEN from pasture. A
five year old jersey cow. Color, brown
fawn, and white on legs, no horns, dry
when escaped. Will finder kindly inform
A. A. Annis, 20 Pine St., st. Johnsbury,
Vt.
HOUSE TO RENT. MOI Clinton avenue.
Eight rooms. Bath, hot and cold water,
furnace, range, fireplace. All modern
conveniences. Vacant June 23d. Apply
to !. H. Carpenter, 10 Clinton avenue.
TENEMENT TO RENT.-Inquire 16 Sum-
mer street.
HoUsEwoRK WANTED by capable wo-
man with daughter of seven. Wages
$3.50. Address S, Box 340 Bristol, N ii.
For SALE. One two seated surry in
good condition. Inquire at No. 100
Main street.
For SALE. Forty nice white Chester
spring pigs and few bushels nice seed
barley. E. P. Allen, st. Johnsbury
Centre.
For SALE CHEAP, the hotel at East
Hard wick. Address M. S. Stone, Mont
pelier, Vt.
HALLocKs SUCCESS wEEDER for sale.
Alfred Morse, Passumpsic.
FINE BUILDING LOT No. 81 Cliffstreet.
All graded, fine shade trees, apple trees,
currant bushes, asparagus bed, rhubarb,
grape vines, Stiles pond water, nice gar
den, good neighborhood, near schools
and scale works. Will be sold cheap.
Charles S. Hastings, over Post Office
For SALE. very desirable building
lot; fine location; good spring water.
Enquire of E. ]. Hallett, 81 Mt. Pleasant
street.
PLACE For SALE. Two story house
with barn, at II Emerson street. One
acre of land and coed place to keep
poultry. For further information apply
on premises.
QUEENS GREY, SILVER GREY, Steel
Grey and Green Photo mount for sale at
the CALIFORNIAN Office. Just what you
want to mount your photos on.
Thirty tons of pressed hay, sold at the
barn or delivered, also new mich cows.
S. J. Hastings, Passumpsic.
SEVEN ACRES OF LAND for sale, or will
be rented. Enquire of Mrs. Gaffney, 19
Water street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-07
School Notes.

The Summervile school keeps open
house this afternoon, the north building
at Summer street on Thursday, and the
south building on Friday. This COM
pletes the series of patrons days. Every
body is invited TO come and see the
children and their teachers at work. to
inspect the school exhibit, and to par
ticipate in the conferences at 3.45.
At the Center on Thursday last Arthur
F. Stone spoke to the school and to the
visitors present on the recent progress
in geographical exploration. At Pad
dock Village on Friday Rev. Mr.. Baston
and Mrs. E. Annie S. May addressed the
visitors. At Fairbanks Village on Mon
day a group of interested mothers were
present, and Others sent regrets. A
creditable display OF pupils work was
made at all these schools.
The last teachers meeting of the year
will be held next Saturday morning.
Patrons day was held in the Maple
street school Yesterday afternoon where
there were 80 visitors and Miss Wilmarth
succeeded very nicely with her scholars.
A short address was made by Supt.
ZONES at the close of the exercises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-07
"And They Probably WILL"

Wendell p. Stafford made a great sue.
cess in his Memorial Day address at
Barre, taking for his theme National
Destiny" The Barre Telegram refers to
it as rhetorical masterpiece, saying
that those who were present will never
forget the deep impression left on their
mind by the brilliant orator of the day."
The Barre Times suggests that Mr..
Stafford would make a good congress
man and speaks as follows
ut was suggested more than once
Memorial Day by those who heard the
eloquent and patriotic speech Of the Hon.
w. p. Stafford, that there was excellent
timber for a congressman there. If Mr..
Stafford chooses to enter the coming con.
gressional contest he can count on Barre s
undivided support. ~
This has elected the following from
Editor johnson of the Burlington News
1t was the hope and expectation Of
the lawyers in this part of the state that
Mr.. Stafford would receive the appoint
ment to the recent vacancy on the su
preme bench, and it is understood that
at one time Gov. Smith had decided tc
name bin. The decision, however, wa:
reconsidered on the ground, current
report says, that Mr.. Stafford was not
a good enough party man - to tn,
marked loss of the supreme court.
We don't know to how great an extern
this argument would initiate agains
Mr.. Stafford's congressional chances
but we are absolutely certain that h
would represent Vermont in congress
with fidelity, credit aud brilliant ability
The district may 60 farther and far
worse"
This recalls Judge Poland's famou
remark upon being told that his friend
were talking of running him for vice
president. WELL" said the Judge, "the
may go farther and fare worse-and the
probably will"