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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18
A Queer Bird.

Many curious decisions and illusions
were exhibited at Kansas City, and not
the least curious of them was the no.
ton, manifested when Mr.. Towne's
name was mentioned, by cries Of "This
is not Populist convention" Then
what was itp The Democrat stuffed
full of Populist doctrine, but still
strutting about and squawking that he
is Democrat, 10 a queer bird.--New
York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18
The Landmark Explains,

General CIRCUITS $500 Landmark"
as Republican near the locality OF the
paper's publication significantly styles
it, makes a cowardly attack on Roland
E. Stevens of Hartford, for the expo
sure of the manipulation by General
Grout of census appointments in this
State in the interest of his Senatorial
aspirations, and then refuses to print
Mr.. Stevens reply.
The Landmark adds nothing new to
the facts in the case and denies MOTH
ing, but perverts, distorts and falsifies
the plain, simple story of General
Grout, employing his $500 agent to that
end, interfering TO secure, in his own
interest, the canceling Of Supervisor
Gates appointments and the substitu-
ton therefor Of men who Gin return for
the favor" would work for their patrons
interest in the locality of their official
duties.
The point the Landmark seeks to es.
tablish ia that "Stevens' test sche dulles
were not as good as his competitors"
Is this fact or is 1t mere pretense2
Stevens is graduate of Dartmouth
college; he was, after his graduation,
an instructor in and thea principal of
Hanover high school; he has read law
in the Office Of Ex-Governor Pingree at
Hartford, was then law student there
and has studied in the law school of Col
umbia college in the city of New York;
he has had experience in varied affairs
and is, as his letters to this paper have
shown, proficient in the art of writing
the English language correctly and for
chilly, in ascertaining facts with precis-
ion and stating them clearly and cor
rectly. Wheeler, the "competitor"-and
the matter is mentioned not in the way
OF reproach-is man Of little edu-
cation and limited experience that
would qualify him for the duties Of
census enumerator, or any other bust
ness requiring srained faculties. Super
visor Gates preferred Stevens to
Wheeler, as nine hundred and ninety
nine practical men of affairs out of a
thousand--or indeed the full thousand
would have preferred him for a SIM
liar service OF their own.
1t would be interesting to have these
test schedules published. If civil SER
vice examinations ars really RESPONSE
BILE for such freaks as the Landmark al
leges in this particular instance the
opponents of this reform" will derive
a new argument against this manner of
selecting efficient public servants. But
Gates testimony lie that the
schedules we're all right, that Stevens
showed the higher degree of merit-and
the supervisor had no motive or object
for departingfrom the evidence the sche-
dulles furnished. 1t was only when Gen
eral Grout and his $500 Landmark" in
beforehand they had clearly defined
motive for their nterference-that the
pretence of an unfavorable exhibit of
the test schedules was set up, the ap-
pointment of Stevens cancelled and
Wheeler put in his place. 1t is clear
case Of prostituting the public sevice to
further General Grout's ambition and
purpose to 60 to the United States Sem
ate, whether or not the people want
him for Senator. The general and bis
newspaper agents may be able to make
or unmake census enamerators, but all
their subterfuges and denials do not,
and cannot, alter the plain facts in this
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18

PLATE and Herod were made friends
in certain cause, and the two celeb
brities OF Orange county who fairly
typify those ancient worthless recall the
alliance. One of the twain occupies
some two columns of the Groton Times
in celebrating their achievement in
crucifying public opinion in Orange
county convention. The facts and
truth of the WATERWAYS publications
of the sentiment and feeling in Orange
county aroused there by the "barter"
and deals seem to have pierced even
the tough hide of one of the leading
negotiators, who pleads that "none of
US are angles" though the proceedings
of the gang are both exceedingly angu-
lar and very crooked. The statements
in the WAFCHMAN respecting the Or
ange county convention were made by
citizens of Orange county whose words,
with reputable. people, must "o'er-
weigh q whole theater full" Of such
men as undertake to deny them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18

Foreign governments pay to their
merchant ships over S26,000,000 in
subsidies and bounties, and as result
these foreign ships monopolize the
carrying of 90 per cent of our foreign
commerce and draw from the United
States S2OO,0O0,OO0 year in payment,
Republicans propose to remedy this by
subsdizing American ships to com.
pete with the subsidized foreigners
But this the Democrats oppose, having
nothing to propose in its stead but the
purchase of foreign Chiefly British)
ships with which to build up an Amer
ic N merchant marine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18
Silence Profound.

The Montpelier Argus does not APP
pear to be anxious to express it's edi-
torial opinion of the Democratic ma
tional ticket or platform. 1t is, how
ever, loyal TO the party still, and is
using the best and the strongest argu-
ments that can be advanced by Dem
ocrat of today-profound and prayerful
silence.-St. Adams Messenger.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18
To the Hills.

Since Com Paul occasionally quoted
Scripture to purpose, it might not be
amiss for the Democratic brethren TO
turn to the 12lst psalm and read the
first verse: 81 will lift up mine eyes
unto the Hills, from whence cometh
my help. "-Baltimore American.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18

Secretary Root, who is deeply inter-
ested in the future of Cuba, says on the
subject: "My own experience in Cuba
leads me to believe thai the desire Tor
independence is both strong and gem
eral among the people. do not think
they want annexation, even supposing
that we want them. Under the Con-
gressional declaration, we are in honor
bound to give them independence first.
II, subsequently,, they wish annex
alton, that is a matter for them to de-
termine. But it should be determined
when they are in position absolutely
independent of US. Even then it is a
case where it takes two TO make a bar
gain" General Wood is in Washing
ton to consult with Secretary Root
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-18

about the preliminaries for the Cuban
constitutional convention, soon to be
held.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

pairing experience Of law suit
Herr Dippel. it seems, rented a fur
nished apartment from Mrs. G. G. Van
Syckel. agreeing to occupy it for three
months, He moved in and spent one
night there Just in what particular
the rooms didn't suit the tenor is not
known, but 1t any rate he moved out
in the morning paving $l35. ore
mouth rent in full, before going
This seemed reasonable to him. BAT
not to The indignant landlady, am In
her wrath she placed an attachment
against Herr Dippels salary
1T IS very annoying said the tenor
and as &or myself think would
rather pay than 20 INTO Law court
for its new role for me But my
friends tell me am being imposed up
on feel that am too-and % am
going to fight the case
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
THE MOTOR CYCLE,
self propelltng Machines That Sell For
5000.

New York, April 60 Motor cycles
may yet he AS common on the streets
of New Work in few months rs au-
tomohles are now. Within year
they may rival the present style OF
bicycle in popularity in this coxntry-
that is, ii the claims of motor cycle
enthusiasts who are in n position to
know Of what they speak be verified
II tho predictions OF two English mo-
tor cycle experts who are IN this coun-
try be fulfilled, self-propelled wheels
Will be sold in this city, before many
months have elapsed, for 5000, and
possibly for less, Gasoline will be the
motive power, The machines will
scat one person but may be built for
two and their weight will be less than
seventy Ave pounds
Charles ,lawOtt and G. G. Wridg-
way are the motor experts who have
made the predictions noted above, and
the tormCr now has u model OF one OF
the new machines ON tho way to this
country. This machine, he says. Ia
built on lines similar to the lines OF
tho bicycle now In vogue, excepting
that some OF the parts are made heav-
Ter, to stand the added weight OF the
motor.
The latter, Of two and half horse
power capacity, is placed at one side
of the rear wheel, and Is balanced by
a "gyroscope" or enclosed fly wheel,
on the other side, The machine Is
said to be capable OF attaining speed
Of forty miles an hour and of climbing
any grade that n strong cyelist, I'M
aided, can climb. Pedals are attached
to the machine, and may be used at tho
riders pleasure.
Wheels of this style, 1t Is stated.
will be built by several cycle manu-
featuring concerns in this country,
Other concerns are preparing to COM
pete in tho new field with both motor
bicycles and motor trieyclos, Many
advantages are claimed for the latter
over the former but their cost will DO
greater,
by way of demonstrating tho effect
iveness and speed of the new class OF
vehicles, all kinds Of road records, and
particularly city to city roads, are to
be attacked'n the spring and carly
summer, II Is also probable that
American made motor cycles. viii be
represented In the famous Bordeaux
Paris raca and other foreign motor
contests, Among riders of American
machines abroad VIII be Henri -Four
nier Charles Jarrett G. G.. Wrldgway
and possibly Z, e, Bald and tom"
Cooper
rhe FIRST Of the motor cycles OF
American make are expected to be on
the market early In May, II not before
Many cyclists viii regard these new
machines much IN the light OF m ex.
pertinent, Notwithstanding. the claims
made for them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

chosen chairman and +, Il, bentley OF
Raraa23 secretary, Resolutions en-
dorSinS he administration OF Presl-
dent Mckinley and Congressman Rah-
cock Wrro adopted. w, s. McCready
presented the pamc ot Mr., Bahcotk
who was reuominStcd for congress by
acclamatan Mr., BaAcork heartily
thanked The conventions He spoke
about the prosperity under the present
administration and said that all
pledges IN he platform had been car
ried cat In reference 10 the Porto
Rico tarU h,u he said that 1t was alb
solutelH correct in all points and that
the press Of the country had given
only The democratic side OF it; that
the bin was passed to protect the
American people and its industry
The following congressional committee
was ch0Sen Edward raulsou OF
Adams county; Ira II. HulNurt ot
Crawford, \. &. V EiSon Of Grant;
John Nj Reese Of Iowa; ] c, Jacob
son ot Juneau; K II, pelap Of Rich
land; VIM. Falier Of Barahoo; Fred
Eckhardt Of NiroQua,
The third congressional district dele
gate v,Uyeution was called to order at
one O'Clock, {. j. Smith OF NiroQua
was chosen chairman and +, Il. Bent
ley of Rarahoo, secretary. j. II Ran
croft ot Rchland Center and s, W.
Reese ot nodSevllc, were chosen dele
gates to the national convention at
philadelphia w, A, Warren OF Bara-
boo, and Matt II. Pttman OF Roscobcl
were chosen AS alternatos. Nenry Il,
RoetAe OF Fennimore was chosen ores
idential cleetor II was carried that
Alley Peterson of Crawford county be
recommended to the state convention
for delegate-at-Arsc to the naliuoAl
convention
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

$S9,sS9, It is expected that the build
ing, which will have 4 capacity OF 100
inmates, will he ready for use by Dec.
l. The Listman Mill Co. OF La Crosse
was given the contract for supplying
the state institutions with flour dur
ing the ensuing three months, the
y, ice per hundred pounds being $500.
Libby, MeNlel \ Libby were awarded
the meat contract for the next three
months, fhe Chicago company
agrees to supply meat to the insttu-
tons IT $3.50 per hundred pounds for
prime native steer careaSseS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
SUCCEEDS WEBSTER DAVIS.

Washington, April 25--Presldent
Mckinley has nominated +. l.. Camp
bell 10 succeed Webster Davis as as
slstant secretary of the interior. Mr..
Campbell. who Is Sc years OF age, came
to Washington In 1870 from West Viz
ginia as an employee In the census Of
fee and rose steadily to an assistant
attorney general for the interior de-
partment, which position he has held
for nineteen years, having by promo
lions become first assistant attorney.
He has always been an earnest repub-
lIean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

oondentS say that Mr.. Cauldwell is at
the mercy OF a clique and that his ap-
poin,ment was made regardless Of the
opinion and wishes of American art
lists. The fact is that he was en-
dorsed by the strongest art organiza-
tons of the country and by the best
known artists individuality but il;
seems, in default of any authoritative
statement 10 the contrary, that he
has made 4 distinction between Ameri-
can artists in the two countries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
PLANS MISCARRY
William J Bryan Cannot Dine with
Admiral Dewey

Chicago. April % Admiral Dewey
will not break bread In Chicago with
William ]. Bryan. and the Seven
O'clock club which arranged for thar
pleasant ceremonial to take place next
Tuesday evening at the Lakeside club
has changed tae date of the dinner to
May 8 Admiral Dewey Will leave
town on the evening Of the 4th. and
Col Bryan can reign supreme at the
banquet. Officers OF the Seven O'clock
club had little to say concerning the
sudden change Of plans except that
Mr. Bryan. the guest OF honor. could
not arrange to be In twn May l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
PORTAGE UNDER WATER.
Tracks OF the Milwaukee Road Washed
Away

Portage, Wis, April 60 Water is
thc leycc broke the space has wllcned
to l25 feet. Roadmastcr Buffmler and
force of about 200 men worked to
repair the leyec, but were unsucccss-
full The Madison and Portage tracks
OF the Milwaukee road were washed out
fcw minutes after the passenger
train had passed over them last night.
The main linc track washed out early
this morning, Traffic on both lines Ia
abandoned The water Is running In
great torrents into the canal near the
ketchnni point bridge. and It IL feared
that the Fort Winnebago lock will col
lapse.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

l.oudon April - The reports that
the siege OF Wepcuer had been prac-
tically raised was apparently prema-
turo The hoer attack upon nalgety's
northern position rs described from
Maseru, was probably final attempt
to rush the garrison before securing \
safe retreat, and as nalgcty successful
~ rcpulsed the attack little further
anxiety is (elt on his account Rob
erts has now spread mis- not with some
40 GOO or more men and l50 guns. COW
erinG the whole western scmi-rirclc
around Wcpcner The seventh divi.
sion, under Gen fucker, assisted by
naval guns, made Il demonstration
FROM karcc siding the beers showing
some opposition, AT the same time Il
brigade moved out from the glen to
a Gcnnaadenale, north OF Modder,
The beers now can only escape with
out rnruuntCr uorthward to lady
brand and the chance OF successful
NH'N'H'' 'A wv VidIN WI MODULUS N'-
Ponds ON whether the mtsh troops
, can reach rhaba n Chu and Lady
brand before the retreating command
ant from Drwet'S nurp aud Wcpener,
All correspondents report roads In u
terrible condition, which accounts for
the slow progress Of the British cot
0mns, and If the beers are we'll In
| fOrmm of the British plans, MS they
hitherto have been, thcy are likely to
again escape It is now within three
weeks of the date predicted for the
British occupation of Pretoria, aud al
though the present operations, as sug~
gested In some quarters, may be the
beginning Of the main advance ii Is
not certain they will not entail Il
further halt at Hlocmfontciu. The
official list of the British losses at
Wepcner from the 9th to the l4th
show; Killed, three oilcers and
eighteen men; wounded fourteen OH,
Gers and Sc men
prccarious For Beers.
Masern, April % The beers Sc
verclN attacked Dalgety's northern POI
Stton, facing Rokpoort under whose
fire they made a determined advance
The British returned a heavy fire, be-
| fore which the beers rec0ilcd. after
extending across the fats and main
tanning continuous long rage fuslade
| for some hours. Artillery can be
| heard in the direction of Dewet's Durp,
but there Is no sign that the British
relief column in that quarter has adj
| Nanccd farther, The natives report
| that another British force has been
detached from iiloenfontcin. II so
The position of the beers around We
! pcner Is procarious,
More Prisoners For st. Helena,
C@pctown, April % l'he transport
| Bdyarlan sails for st, Helena today
With ! $50 hner prisoners The au-
thoritios have already listed the names
Of ~, 000 alleged rebels in Cape Colony
and Natal A consignment of thou
sands Of boots, shirts clothes and
| packages Of tobacco Will be dIspa tched
from here tomorrow to T. S. Consul
Hay at Pretoria, for distribution
among British soldiers held as prison
Crs by the beers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

Giau s hard work
ing tenor is just
nov " orr vi II 9
over an attach
mont case. Herr
Dippel though his
salary is large.
6anno: stand any
raise on t h 9
amount paid and
yesterday he gave
. bond and will 90
through the nerve
racking, voice i'm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
GREAT CHURCH COGhCILn


New York. April % About dozen
meetings Of the ecumenlcal conference
were held In different churches and
halls yesterday and much enthusiasm
was displayed. During the afternoon
there were meetings at Madison Ave
nne Reformed church, Central Presby-
terrain church, Church Of Strangers and
Chambers Music hall The principal
meetings last night were held in Car
negIc hall. which was crowded to It's
capacity Bishop u r. Hendrix Of
The Southern Methodist church. re-
Gently returned from Africa, presided,
The speakers were Bishop Hendrix
Rev, Cannon W. j. fdmonds OF Exc
ter cathedral Rev. Jacob Chamberlain
Of India and Rev. w. NJ 8. Ash
more, formerly Of China The sub
ject was, The Translation OF the Bible
and It's Distribution among the Nations
Of the Earth Another meeting was
held last night in Central Presbyterian
church, Rev Joseph King OF Austria
liza read paper containing statistics
concerning the country IN which he
works. DR.. Harry Guinness, Of Lon
don, told Of the condition OF affairs in
Peru and Bolivia DR.. G. p. Ever
son of Corea. gave instances Of the
conversion Of the natives Of Corea
Other speaker were Rev John Fox OF
New York, Rev. Jos King Of Austria
la and Rev +. w Parker OF India
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
BOARD Or CONTROL CONTRACTS.
Milwaukee Man 70 Build New Home
For 1pilepties

The state board 81 control Tuesday
decided TO award the contract for the
erection Of the new building for epi-
leptlcs at the home for the feeble
minded at Chippewa Falls to II. Risen,
Jr. on Milwaukee, the price being
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
ON THE RAIL,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

The Chicago and Northwestern has
mauguvatcd double daily service be
tween Chicago and Portland, Ore, via
The Union Pacific. Oregon Short Line
and Oregon Railroad and Navigation
company. Thc train leaving Chicago
al t: 80 ~ m arrives in Portland at 4
O'Clock the third evening. making a
reduction of two hours and forty-hve
minutes IN the present schedule. The
train leaving Chicago at 1890 p, m,
arrives in Portland at 7:30 the fourth
morning from Chicago, East bound
trains leave Portland at 9:15 n. M,
arriving at Chicago at $50 a. m. the
third day and night trains leave Port
land at 80 p. IN. and arrive at Chi
cago at 1:i2 a. NJ. the fourth day.
Western roads have finally made
rates and arrangements for the annual
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic, to be held in Chicago Aug. 81
to Sept l. They have decided to make
a rate of one fare for the round trip
from all point in association territory
from Utah east to Chicago from which
the minimum regular onc-fare rate to
Chicago is ST, and a rate Of fare and
a third off the round trip where the
regular one-way rate to Chicago is 81
or less
All roads west Of Chicago have
agreed to reduce rates for number
Of gatherings. Among them are the
following: State Electric association
Springfield ILL.,. April 24-25 National
Association Of Manufacturers OF the
United States, Boston, Mass, April
24-26, and convention OF the grand
lodge of knights of Pythias of Wis
consin La Crosse, Wis, May 80.
After April % the st. Paul Chicago
train on the Milwaukee and St. Paul
that departs from st Paul at l;25 y.
m and arrives in Chicago at 1880 a.
m, will leave st. Paul at 1880 p. m,
and arrive IN Chicago III 1925 D. m.
the next day.
A new station to cost $50 900 will be
built by the Chicago a. Northwestern
road at Beloit. Work will be started
At once and officers Of the company
hope 10 have the building finished by
Sept !
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
STATE CONVENTION AUGUST 8.

Milwaukee, April g. The republic
can state central committee last night
selected August 9Th as the date and
Milwaukee the place for the next tate
convention
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

Chicago, April "a. Cattle Receipts, 2GD.
market steady; good 10 prime steers, | sjns.s5 /;
poor % medium, I0oat stockers aud feed.
ers 3.3J6t 40. cows aud heifers, 3 OOn 80:
yesterday $500: today, 300 left over 7 ,s8I I:
market steady: mixed and butchers 30
aj.bi good to choice heavy. 5.Ij9557H /:
rough heavy, 5.3l6tj ~, light. 5.2Dab2j bulk
a. sales, s,40tl5sO Sheep Receipts, 100 (.
steady sheep. 1s0nji0: lambs. 5.j0a7 -.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

F. r Pechin 4sssstan. super!ntcn-
dent of the Northwestern road at Mi
Haukee has been transferred = Chi
cago, with the same title
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
REFORMaTORY INNATE SHOT

Green Bay Wis April 35 william
Douglas. an inmate of the state reform
atory. was shot and killed while try
ing y escape last evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
CHICAGO MARKE

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce yesterday at Chicago:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26
FRENCH GET FIRERY
BUT AMERICANS WORST THEM
JUST THE SAME.
A GRAB GAME FOOLED

Little Incident at the Exposition
Our Artists in Paris the Victims OF
Unjust Discrimination
Lovely for Visitors so Far as Gov
eminent Can Make It,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

Prof, Selim H. Peabody. at one
time pres.den; of the University Of
Illinois, is also connected with the edu-
cational exhibit Of the United States in
an important capacity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-26

The president has sent to the senate
the nomination 81 Frank + Campbell,
OF the District OF Columbia, to be as
sistant secretary Of the interior