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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The burdens laid down by Bradley, Robin
son, Chapman, Paine and their compeeIs were
taken up by their successors in the middle
period of Nermont's history in the Senate,
Prentiss, Phelps, Upham, Foot, and Collamer.
On the heights held by these men stood few
equals and no superiors, and in the Senate
during the period of their service were Web
ster, Clay, alhoun and Benton. Prentiss,
Phelps and Up am were representing Yer
mont in the Senate at the opening stages OF the
forensic battle against the slave power and
were leaders III the fight; Foot and Collamer
were there when the contest shifted from the
troubled arena of fierce debate to the bloody
arbtrament of war The latter had been a
member of President Taylor's cabinet the for
mer, like Bradley, was for a long period
presiden pro tenn of the Senate. In legal
earning and experience, in ability to debate
the great questions of their times, for wisdom
in counsel, for patriotism and character, in all
the varied qualities and attainments of men
entirely great" these Senators ranked amid
the noblest of the land" Their work as
statesmen, in the supreme crisis of the Nations
existence, I'm letters of living light" is writ
ten into the pages of the national history.
When can their glory fade!"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The luckless Democrats in the House are
again catching il from the Brattleboro Re
former where Nellie wore the beads. Hear
this:
THE Democrats Of the Legislature will
make a sorry show of themselves if after
all their shouting for economy and reduced
expenses. for the sake OF getting d Judge.
they tumble into the scheme TO increase the
number to eight. They will simply be put
ting themselves on par with the Republi-
cans OF this lilputian era who have for
years been creating needless offices for the
sake OF providing places for somebody"
II this isn't hard luckl Just az soon as a
job il put mp that will allow them Judge,
the Refornler wrathiully admonishes them
that they mustn't do anything of the kind
But so long as the Democrats in the Legis-
lature or out Of IL have no sort OF regard for
what the Reformer thinks or doesn't think,
the situation IL not as compile ted az at first
thought it might seem to be.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Among all the men who represented YER
mont in the Senate in the earlier period of the
States history, there was not one who was not
intellectually, and in character in learning
and in qualifying experience in the affairs of
the State, man of the ull statu of Sena-
tor of the United States. These names are
taken as illustrations. They show when and
how firmly were laid the foundations of Yer
mont's influence and greatness in the Senate
of the United States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

I am inclined to believe that Lieut.. Gov
ernor Allen ia the original Sunshine of
Paradise Alley" He is always the same
genial and cordial friend, with happy and
pleasant smile which is not "put on but
which wells up from his kindly h art and
pervades the surroundings like sunshine
itself. Gloom and worry and trouble fly
from his presence like bats from the first
rays OF spring morning.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17
The Barre Teleorau wants to know.

NN'oS' "It WUnlo w hhOW
"What about an Old Home week next
year? viii the Legislature endorse the
idea? No appropriation il needle -
You are right. No appropriation is
needed. AS n rule oil weeks are "ojd
home" weeks with he Legislature. L. he
leves in returning To tho old home AS early
in every week as possible.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Next week will be crowded with more
important social events than any week of
the session. In addition to the festivities
of ladies' week." in which the wives and
women friends of the members OF the Legis-
lature and State officers will largely figure,
the annual convention Of the Vermont
Sunday school Association will be held on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday The
reunion Of the Eighth Vermont Regimental
noon and evening, and the annual reunion
and banquet Of the Vermont Officers Asso-
citation comes Thursday, the 25th. The So
ciety OF Colonial Danes have the right OF
way for one day and evening OF that week,
aud it is understood that the wives OF Gov.
Stickney and Lieut.-Gov. Allen will give
reception in the executive chamber to the
visiting women Wednesday evening, Octo-
Der "a.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Petitions for the retention OF the prohibit
tory law are descending on the House and
Senate in clouds from every corner and pre-
ciuct of the State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17


The fourth aspirant for the senatorship is
also the youngest-Ch arles A Prouty of New
port. Mr.. Prouty has a reputation for strong
native talents. He was brilliant member of
the House in 1888 and on the death of Judge
Neazey was appointed to succeed him on the
interstate commerce commission. He has
been the attorney of large corporate interests
in the State and has gained wide reputation
as lawyer of exceptional astuteness.
Thus the lines are drawn. May the contest
end in safeguarding Vermont's historical stand
ing in the Senate of the United States.
ITCHING, BURNING SKIN DISEASES CURED
FOR THIRTY FIVE CENTS. Agnew's
Ointment relieves In one day, and cures
retter, Sal Rhenm, Soald Head, Eczema,
Ba bar's Itch, Ulcers Blotches and all
eruptiOns II the skin. II is soothing arr
quietlng and acts like magic in the cure of
all baby humors. w. E. Terrill & Co., &c
Inns Blakley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

There are indications that general fe-
male suffrage bill will he introduced before
long, after the same pattern Of those with
which previous Legislatures have dealt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Mr.. Monahan OF Underhil immortalized
himself on Tuesday by the introduction
OF bill repeating the entire chapter of
the statutes relating TO railroad commits
sioners aud thereby abolishing the board.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Next week will also be full of interest
socially, at the hotels and around the Capt.
toll. II will be ladies' week, and many
State organizations and societ IS will also
hold annual meetings and reunions during
the week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Representative Field of Springfield al
lows that he was "a sort OF political acct
dent this year" but if so he is just the kinc
of accident that reflects honor and credi
on any constituency. Hon. f. g. Fiell
outgrew the need of newspaper euogy
years ago, and no one needs to Do told VIVA
he mas done for Vermont or what ne car
and will do for Springfield.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The annual business meeting and reunion
of the First Vermont cavalry will be held
at the Pavilion Friday afternoon, with a
banquet and speaking in the evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The fact that St. Johnsbury turned in
joyously and elected well-known, dou BILE
riveted local option man, a Democrat whose
inevitable course on this question they we'll
knew, and then started in TO hold protest.
ing prohibition meetings and to circulate
prohibition petitions is one Of the rich rare
and ridiculous features OF this remarkable
campaign.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The floor leader of the majority in The
House IS of course Hon Franklin ID, Haze.
Conservative, far sighted and with quick
mental vision, he can be safely followed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

When the uni cage law" Of two years
aEo-which proved ct to be q law-was
passed upon by the Suprem6 Court and
knocked by them into the inconceivable
vsstness of outer space that body pointed
out in its opinion in what respects the W
was unconstitutional. L am now given to
understand that rtain members propose
to take advantage OF the legal light thrown
on the subject by the court and later will
frame and introduce bill on the su iect
which will fully meet the objections of the
court as stated. With the pointer given, il
certainly seems as II illegal" law on The
subject might be- enacted.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

A bill 10 authorauvely announced as on
the way TO abolish the office of Brigade
Commander and judge advocate general.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

The great ad antage of the presence a
quiet, clear headed business man of strong
common sense in the Hous is appre iably
felt by Barre city in being so admirably
represented by Mr.. McWhorter AT no
period in my memory has Barre been IN re
creditably and ably represented in the
House than it is in the legislature of 1900.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17

Gen. Grout began the week we'll by lis.
tening to one Of Rev. DIR. Sesver's grandly
helpful sermons yesterday morning. and
whatever fate may have in store for him be.
fore next Sunday he will have that to com.
fort and sustain him.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by Board of Managers of Col
 ored Hospital Association

At meeting of the board of managers of the Woman's Mission Congress Hospital association (colored), it was announced that other parties were appealing to the public for funds to build a colored hospital, a work which was begun by the association, and steps were taken to place the matter before the public in its proper light. To that end the following were adopted:
 Whereas, we feel that our constitution has been violated, and unauthorized persons have sought to secure articles of incorpor- ation for small company of individuals in- stead of for the Womens Mission Com gress;
 Therefore, be 1t resolved that we, the members of the Womens Mission Congress, inform the general public that there is but one such legally incorporated association, whose general president is Lucy Smith Bailey.
 That J. Eliza R. England is no longer a member of this association, nor Is she in any way connected herewith.
 That the principal object of this assoca- ton Is the founding of a hospital for the unless authorized by the general president shall solicit or otherwise raise funds for the association.
 (Signed )-Rosa Bum, chairman; M. C.. Leward, Molie Mallet, Lue King, Laura Hall J. D. Jordan. Jane Davis, Fannie Clay, Mary Hoss, Lucy B. Barber, Alice Hamilton, M. R. Johnson Bettie Swinger. and Lucy s. Bailey.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
BETTER SALARIES
 FOR TICKET AGENTS Compensations for Loss of Com.
 missions Discontinued. FREIGHT RATES DISTURBED Withdrawal of M. & O. from Southern Mississippi Valley Freight Asso-
 citation Causes Uneasiness-
 The General Situation
FREIGHT RATES DISTURBED

There seems to be probability that sal aries-of ticket agents of railroad companies will be increased some time In the next few months. If salaries are increased it will be as compensation for the losses sustained in the discontinuance of commissions on Feb- ruary 1.
 A meeting of the executive officers of the American railroads is to be held in New York this week to consider the question of withdrawal of commissions throughout the country. It Is the understanding that prominent representatives of railroads from all sections of the country will be in attend ance, and while no indication has come to the surface from anything, officials have said as to their plans for a betterment of conditions it Is believed to be a step which will ultimately lead to probably an increase in the salaries of passenger and ticket agents. Few of the high-up officials feel that there is a possibility of the re-estab- lishment of commissions, but the majority of them hold to the idea that as the with drawal of that individual revenue to their representatives means a serious impairment to incomes of employees they will do some- thing to make matters better
 Wind awal of M. & 0.
 The withdrawal of the Mobile & Ohio rail- road fro the Southeastern Mississippi Val- ley Freight association has given rise to a great deal of talk in the past few days, but the general impression seems to be that rates will not be affected by the action of that road. In speaking of this matter Vice. President J. T. Harahan, of the Illinois Central, said: '1 am inclined to believe that so far as tine general situation is concerned there will be no effect. This largely depends on the action of other lines, tno,,yh I have been away from home so long that am not prepared to express a positive opinion on the subject"
 Links and Pins
 A. l., Roby has recently been appointed travelling passenger agent of the Queen 6 Crescent system at Meridian. Miss. This company has not heretofore had travel ing passenger agent at Meridian. The Central of Georgia is handling an un- usual amount of merchndise from New York and the east this season. The increase over that of a year ago is very marked.
 Solon Jcobs, commercial agent of the Central of Georgia, is in Savannah, con- ferring with the officials of the road.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
SUBCOMMITTEE
 ADOPTS A PLAN Primary to be Held Under Prac- tically Same Rules as 1898. FEW CHANGES WERE MADE Meeting Held Behind Closed Doors Dispensary Advocates Want Vote
 nQuestion-System of Reg
 istration Voted Down
FEW CHANGES WERE MADE

The subcommittee on primary election committee met yesterday, the greater part of the session being held behind closed doors. The meeting was held in the of flee of c. P. Beddow, with every member present.
 The dispensary advocates were repre- sented by Captain James E. Webb, who urged the committee to authorize the man. agers of the primary election in the diff ferent precincts to provide special box in which votes for or against the dispensary law could be placed. The committee took the matter under advisement, and at the conclusion of Captain Webb's argument went into executive session.
 The plan adopted for the primary elec- ton in 1898 was followed closely by the committee in providing for the primary next month.
 J. s. Kennedy and E. A. Little, support CTS of Senator Morgan, supported a motion made by the former providing for a regis tration of the voters in Birmingham, Bes- semer, Ensley and Pratt City, but the mo- tfon was opposed by Walter Moore, C. P Beddow and R. J. Waldrop, Johnston sup porters.
 Messrs. Kennedy and Little urged that on account of the large number of men who had come into the cities named with in the year, and were not entitled to vote, all voters sho1lld he registered so that il1a- gal votes might be excluded.
 The majority of the committee contended that a registration in these beats would be too expensive, and that the old plan was just as good.
 The committee will meet again on next Tuesday.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
FIRST CAST WILL
 BE MADE MAY 1. Dimmick Pipe Works at North Birmingham About Completed. DAILY CAPACITY 16O TONS The Company Has Already Been Offer ed Orders Enough to Keep it
 Running for Two Years-
 Will be Enlarged
DAILY CAPACITY 16O TONS

The buildings for the Dimrnick Pipe Works at North Birmingham are fast ao- preaching completion, and unless bad weather retards work they will be finished ,witsoin the next four or five weeks Presd- dent D. R. P. Dimm!ek of the company stated to an Age-HeraEd reporter yesterday that he expected to make their first pipe on the first day of May. The Buildings be- ing erected are of brick and will be most substantial in every way.
 Mr Dfmmick states that the company has been offered orders enough up to the present time to keep the works running or full time for two years. He says that everything is moving along far beyond his expectations, not wduhstanding the bad weather with which they have had to contend. It was the original intention of the company to build plant with a daily capacity of 125 tons, but they have already Increased this by 25 per cent, and when they start up on May they will turn out 160 tons of pfpe daily. Within a year from that date they will further increase the capacity about 50 per cent, making the daily output about 24O tons. The size of taie pipe manufactured by the Dimmick company win range from sixteen inches to the smallest.
 w. D. Ross, who was the head foreman Of the plant of the United States Pipe com pany at Admission, has come to Birming- ham to take a similar place with the Dim uslick company. He bought a lot at North Birmingham yesterday and will build a thome into which he will move his family as soon as it is completed
 George Miller, assistant foreman, and w. J. Sanderson master mechanic at the Anniston plant, have accepted similar po- sftions with the Dimmfck works They came to Birmingham several days ago, and will bring their families to North Bir- mingham to live as soon aks they can get suitable residences. They have purchased lots on which they will build homes.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
PRESIDENT ANDERSON
 APPOINTS COMMITTEE
Will Investigate the Question of Fire Pro- tection and Water Supply in Connec-
 ton With the Recent Fire.

President Anderson of the Commercial club yesterday named the committee pro- vided for at the last meeting of ithe club to look into the question of fire protection and water supply for tine city. President Anderson, in his monthly report submitted at the meeting last Friday afternoon, called attention to the great loss of property by fire on tine 23rd of February, and urged the appointment of committee to investi- gate the cause of the inability of the fire department to extinguish the flames before the destruction of so much property. The committee named yesterday was appointed in accordance with a resolution adopted looking to the carrying out of the presi- dents recommendations. The committee consists of the following gentlemen: Judge J. J. Banks, chairman; Mayor w. M. Dren- men, John W. ONe4l1, A. R. Dearborn and Joseph Bedtman.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
Executive Session
POLITICAL MEETINGS
Morgan Club to Be Organized in Madi-
 son Beat

A Morgan club will be organized at Riggs store in Madison beat tonight, meeting for that purpose having 5een called for s o'clock.
 Tomorrow night the voters elf Cleveland beat will meet in the circus, court room to organize a Morgan club.
 Judge W. H. Stanley and J. F. White WlM speak at Coaiburg tonight in support of Senator Mongan's candidacy for the United States senate.
 Tomorrow night Judge Stanley and Colo mel Sam VIII John will address the voters at Cardiff in behalf of Senator Morgan.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
PLANS APPROVED
Meeting of Building Committee of Ger
 man Evangelical Church

The building committee of the German Evangelical church, of which Erwin Schil- finger is chairman, held meeting at Elks' hall last night. The plans drawn for the projected new ediice were examined and approved, and 1t was understood that ground will be broken within the next few weeks. The building will be ready flor occupancy 1t is thought by the 1st of October. A member eff the committee re- marked that considering the fact the Ger man colony of Birmingham does not num- Der over five or six hundred, the promoters of the $10000 structure designed and soon to be built deserve high praise
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
FIRST LECTURE
Of University Extension Course Tomor'
 row Night

George E. Fellows, Ph D., professor of history in the University of Chicago, will deliver the first of his lectures on the End of the Century, in the university extension course, at Pollock-Stephens institute to- morrow night. The theme for the initial leceture will be the Making of the Pres- ent German Empire" Professor Fellows enjoys the reputation of being among the ablest men in the history department of university work in this country.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
NOTICE

I wish to inform my friends and the public in general that I am still in the undertaking business and am now located at 2Ol0 Third avenue, between goth and 2lst streets. where I have fitted up an elegant es- tablishment, and have first class assistants.
 z. ERSWELL, President
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
THOMAS CONCERT
The Seats Will be Placed on Sale This
 Morning

The sale of reserved seats for the Thomas concert next Wednesday begins at the Au- ditorirm box office this morning. Although the Auditorium is very large, there will be a large advance sale, for no musical atrac- ton of any sort ever announced for Bir- mingham has equailed the great orchestra led by the most distinguished conductor, Theodore Thomas. The guarantors of the concert predict the largest audience ever assembled in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
Announcement

We beg to announce to our friends and the public that We have sold out our retail drug department at 2027 Second avenue to Dr. W. F. Baker, of Atlanta, Ga, who will continue the business at the same location. We will confne ourselves in the future to our wholesale drug business and the seed business.
 Thanking our friends for their liberal pa tronage in the past, we are respectfully,
 AMZI GODDEN co.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
REVIVAL SERVICES
Will be Brought to Close Tomorrow
 Night

The series of revival services being con ducted at the Central Presbyterian church by Dr. George L. Robertson, assisted by pr. l.. s. Handley. wiH conclude tomorrow night. There will be services this afternoon, tonight, tomorrow afternoon, and to-mor- row night.
 Owing to the inclement weather only a small congregation was present last night, but as usual Dr. Robertson preached a very eloquent sermon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
Terry Win Succeed McCorm;ck

Washington, March 71Captain Sias w. Terry, late in command of the Iowa, has roeen assigned to succeed Admiral McCor- mick as conYnan6ant of the Washington navy yard.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
LIVES WELL
Since Adopting Pure Fooe

A lady 75 years old, Mrs. J. W. Stevens, of Cincinnati, Ia., says: For long while coffee affected my nerves seriously and kept me awake at night, injuring my diges- tion My husband was also i'll with indiges- tion and stomach troubles. We concluded that coffee was the cause of the trouble and stopped it, using in its place. Postum Food Coffee
 ''It worked like charm with both Illus bands digestion is now good and he is in prime health. I was at that time thin in flesh, but since leaving off the coffee and taking Postum, I have gained Il pounds in two months and am now my usual weight. The Postum has been a great ben- eft to our family.
 s<'The Grape-Nuts that you manufacture are most delicious breakfast food. I in- duced our grocer to keep this food, and since, we have been using Postum three times day and Grape-Nuts twice, at our meals. have never lived so well. Hus- band is 80 years old and am 75.''
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
THE WEATHER

pending for two weeks section of the or- dinance relating to dairies This ordinance provides for an inspection and treatment for tuberculosis of cows in dairies that sup ply Birmingham. There was some oppos.- tion 10 the resolution, but 1t was finally adopted.
 Executive Session An executive session was held at the con- clusion of the open meeting to consider the report of the miscellaneous committee on merchants tax. The tax valuations given in by the merchants for 1900 is said to be practically the same as in 1899.
 The board then adjourned.
The age-herald., 1900-03-08

Tennessee Triumph seed potatoes. J. H. McCary Go. 1-23-eod-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-08

Dr. w. M Jordan has removed his office to 200S1s Second avenue Telephone S66
The age-herald., 1900-03-08
Rittenberry Reinstated

. Chairman Williams of the police and san itation committee recommended for the committee that Warden Rttenberry, who was recently suspended pending an inves- .tigation of charges against him, be rein stated. Alderman McAnally moved that he be allowed pay for the time he had lost, but this motion was defeated and the com mittee's recommendation was then adopted.
 Street Guard Coleman's pay was increas- ed from $52 to S75 per month with no al- lowance for extra time.
 Alderman Gray offered resolution sus-