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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

The vote for Governor in 1896 may
have been, as the Messenger OF 81. AL
bans suggests, phenomenal, but in all
the elections from and including that
OF 1850, excepting that of 1896, there
Was nothing phenomenal in the size of
the vote. In four national elections
out of five it will not be deuit d that the
vote in the year OF national election
was nearer normal and better index
of the party strength in the towns at
large than in the off-years of the same
period. There are phenomenal votes
in the off-} ears, as in 1890 Tor exam
pie, when the Governor vote is phe
nomenal.y small, and this phenomenon
is more likely to occur, in the nature Of
things, IN AN fl year than in the year
OF a national election. The convention
called on basis of delegation phenom-
enal-y low may have very important
matters TO consider, and an adequately
Representatives convention ~ould be
very desirable, but which could not be
had under the rue making the off year
the basis OF repre- sentatiun. The Sta Q
committee should get back o the long
established Gus ON. A PHENOMENON
once in four years in the shape of an
unusually large vote is less matter OF
objection han n phenomenally low vote
four years out OF i've The vote in the
presidential year ought to be the uni.
form basis for the apportlonment OF del.
egatos.
The Messenger OF st. Adams "has
been de 1atiDg for a lew uats as &c
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

efficscious cure for Group, whooping cough
aud bronchitis. No child should be left to
suffer the tortures of these ailments, when
parents can get this wonderful remedy for
only % cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

The Brooklyn Eagle ia es up the
cause of Captain Clark with its custom
airy force. The Eagles suggestion of
the commodore's star for the gallant
captain, however, is open to obj Cction
for two reasons. First, such promo
tion would be entirely inadequate if it
we're possible; and, second, Congress
has abolished the grade of commodore.
Captain Higginson of the Massachu-
sets, who was at Guantanamo bay,
forty miles from the scene of the bat
tie, coaling on the third of July, 1898,
and Captain Phillip of the Texas, have
been advanced to the grade of rear ad-
miral. These officers were the seniors
of Captain Clark, but in gallant and
meritorious service the latter outranked
them all. Claim to very distinguished
consideration in his behalf properly and
rightfully might have disregarded
routine. AS matters now stand Cap
tain Clark has been actually punished
by reduction in rank for services rem
dered his country which are hardly sec
ond to those of any other naval Officer
in the war with Spain. Congress-
ought to be both just and generous anc
make the Captain vice admiral if the
dock for rear admirals is full.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

The Messenger OF st. Adams "has
been de oatlpg for a lew naNs as to
whether II should extend The right
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

hand OF fellowship to the new Yer
gennes Enterprise, pat it on the back,
tell it bow much it was needed and all
that sort of thing, or whether it should
blunty tell the truth and say that it
did not believe there was room in the
state of Vermont for another news
paper" "To an outsider" the Mes
senqer continues, cit does not appear
that Vergennes will long support two
good ne wspapers," and that the old
paper, "the Vermonter, was doing very
we'll indeed, and improving every
week" Probably Vergennes doesn't
have to support two papers. The new
conner is doubtless getting it's nursing
from that $50, 900 the Washington Pos
said the Representative of the second
district cleaned up in his investments"
during the congressional vacation. Ii
the Vergennes VermOnter had been a
supporter of General Grout for the
Senate, would the Enterprise have
been born2 The Messenger thinks that
some time 1--WE shall awake 10 find {
Lhinning-out process going on among
Vermont newspapers" but it doesn'
say that that 'some time" and the ina
settlement of the Senatorial succession
will be as nearly coincdent as consid
erations of decency determine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24


M. H. Gibson was in st. Johusbury last
Monday on business.
G, G. Nelson will have three cars OF Iowa
horses here in the early spring.
Friends from here attended he funeral of
James Mckay at iroton last Thursday.
Ora Bishop of McIndoes was in town last
Thursday
The Page brothers moved their personal
property TO Newbury last Monday.
Blue Mountain Grange will have drill
Wednesday evening.
Ellie Morrison has failed to make terms
with Mrs. s. K. Whitehill concerning the
building OF her house.
The reading by Miss Hamilton last FRI
day evening WAS said to be very good,
The annual meeting of the creamery is to
be the first Tuesday in February.
7 A. and l., j Meader were in Woods
Vile last Thursday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

Preparations are being made for must
cal convention about the middle OF Febru-
airy. 1t will be under the direction of Prof.
O. f. Dudley OF East Montpelier and is ex-
pected to be the finest thing of the kind
ever given in this valley. Further account
will be given later.
s. NJ. and e. 7. Hubert, together with
their uncle, q. V. Hubert, expect to leave
for Cuba next Thursday. They will sail
from New York on Saturday.
The recent heavy thaw started the ice on
the river in places.
j. f. Waterman of Montpelier has been in
town for several days selling pianos and IT.
gans.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-24

agent. @. W. 8 -eele and g. A. Campbell
were given permission to connect O. cir
houses with private telephone wire.
Building permits were granted j. II. Kel.
ley, j. @. Crowley and A j. Floyd.
Elijah b. Wood died Monday morning Of
cancer, at the home Of l.. j. Bolster, aged
seventy-four years. Mr.. Wood was born
in Barre January 20, 1926, and had lived
here nearly all his life, He was for many
years selectmau and auditor, and was al
ways held In the highest esteem. For the
Saratoga, N. Y. He came to Barre eight
weeks ago to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Bolster,
aud was unable to return to his home. He
married Helen Q. Bolster in 1849. She sur
wives him. Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. j. A. Sherburne will be held We'd
nesday afternoon from Mr.. Bolster's home
| Deceased was a lifelong and faithful men,
Der of the Methodist church, and always 8
liberal contributor to it's support.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
In the Afternoon.

Mr. Thorn was passed for the present.
like the others and Mr.. Rogers took up
the examination of John +. Edwards.
who stated that he was a native Of
Utah. A. years Of age. married and re-
sided az Sugar House where he was en-
gagged In farming. He was not at
present a member In full standing In
any church. Mr. Edwards was absent
from the city when the shooting &C.
CURED and had not read much about
the case He had not formed any opin-
ion as 10 the guilt or innocence Of the
defendant.
To Mr. Putnam, this Juror stated that
he had no conscientious scruples against
capital punishment
Messrs jenkins. Thorn. Graham and
Beckstead all made satisfactory an
.wers 10 the questions put by Mr.. Put
Iam
Before finally passing the five Jurors
TOT cause, Mr Rogers examined Mr.
Beckstead further with regard 20 what
he had read and the Importance he at
tached 70 II. lie had formed an opinion
that Mr. Morris had been killed by
Benbrook lie would enter up0n the
trial with that opinion, and II would
take evidence 10 remove Il.
Mr.. Beckstead was challenged for I'm
piled bias and Mr.. Putnam re-eXamined
the Juror who said that notwithstand-
ing the opinion he held, he could try the
case impartially. basing his verdict
solely upon the law and the evidence az
the trial.
Mr.. Rogers called attention 20 the
fact that the Jurors opinion was based
upon a stcnographic report Of the ties.
timony OF witnesses az the preliminary
hearing,
The court however. denied the chal.
lenge. and an exception WIS noted.
The Jurors being passed for cause. the
defense excused on peremptory ehal-
lenge Messrs Beckstead. Thorn, Gra-
ham and Edwards Mr.. jenkins was
accepted by both sides and sworn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
NONE Of THE FORMS OF LAW
Testimony R gTdIng Procedure al The Idaho
Miners Riots.
What Attorney for the Miners Says
Claims the Military Was Used
Wrongfuily.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The investlga-
ton OF the mining troubles ana the
conduct Of the United States forces In
Idaho last summer continued today be-
fore the House committee en- military
affairs
Frederick c. Robertson resumed his
narrative, begun yesterday, beginning
with the legal proceedings he made in
behalf Of the imprisoned miners and
the difficulties he claims TO have en-
countered from the military authorities,
State Officials and the court. He said
he was refused permission 10 be present
AT the inquest OF those killed during the
outbreak, and was unable TO commune
cate with the accused miners as to their
rights although representatives Of the
mining company were present. He pro-
tested 10 the attorney general that the
miners were being denied the right Of
counsel. Throughout these proceedings
the witness said the military authori-
ties were I'm control OF affairs. United
States soldiers guarded the imprisoned
men, bringing them TO and from the
court The witness said General Mer-
rian vas In charge Of the bull pen"
which consisted Of old buildings and
boN-cara surrounded By a wire fence.
Robertson expressed the opinion that
the United States forces should have
been used 10 preserve order and uphold
the civil authorities. but in fact he de-
clared they superseded the civil author
titles, and IN some instances, which were
not detailed, arrested men In no way
connected with the outbreak. He said
there were no warrants and none Of
the usual forms OF law, but when a man
was wanted he was stopped on the
street and sent 10 the hull pen" This
was done By deputies who acted under
the State officials and the military au-
thorlties. The witness will proceed with
lis statement tomorrow.
Messrs. Morrow and Fursueth OF the
American Federation Of Labor were
present during the hearing today, and
President Gompers Is expected TO at
tend when he arrives.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
HAY
ANSWERS MACRuM
Es-COnsuI Never Reported Viola
ton Of His Official Mail,
THERE WAS DELAY ONCE,
This Was Hemed,ed aud Route
Changed No Complaint Of Inter.
ference-No secret Alliance.
Afternoon DIspatchesI

Washington, Feb. 2l.-1he answer of
the state department to the House
resolution, calling for Information re-
gardlng certain charges made by the
late Consul Macrum was transmitted
70 the House today by the President.
1t Is signed by Secretary Hay, and ar
ter reciting the resolution, says.
Answering the first part Of the
resolution:
THE department Of state has been in
regular communication by mail and
telegraph with Charles Il, Macrum,
late consul Of the United States at
Pretoria, South African Republic,
since his entrance upon the duties OF
the Office Communicat ions made TO
him have been answered md the execu-
ton Of instructions sent had been re.
ported by him. His dispatches TO the
department were forwarded through
the consulate at Lourenzo Marquee, and
have during that time been regularly
received
THE only instance OF complaint In
respect 10 the transit OF the mails for
Lourenzo Marques and Pretoria was
in November last, when a temporary
stoppage OF the mails occurred at Cape.
town. against which Mr.. Macrum and
the consul at Lourengo Marques pro-
tested. ARRANGEMENTS were made for
the prompt delivery OF the consular
mails TO the United States consul at
Capetown, by whom the mail for Mr.
Hollis and Mr.. Macrum was forwarded
to Lourenzo Marques. The delay last
ed but q few days and has not required
so far as the department Is advised.
After that time the departments mail
for Lourenzo Marques and Pretoria was
sent by neutral route, which II appears
was know and open 10 Mr. Macrum
and Mr.. Hollis as early as November
last. No obstacle, therefore, is here
known 10 have existed. since then to
Mr.. Maorums unhampered correspon-
desce with the department OF state.
AT no time while al his post did
Mr.. Macrum report 10 the department
any instance OF violation by opening
or otherwise OF his official mail by the
British censor al Durham, or by any
ptItpu OF btISbNH NNhtHttFtIf iltlt "
elsewhere. Neither has he so reported
since ne left Pretoriag Although having
the amplest opportunity to DO by mail
while on the way home and In person
when he reported to the department
upon his return.
answering the second part Of the
aforesaid resolution. the undersigned,
secretary Of state. has the honor TO say
that there Is no truth in the charge that
secret alliance exists between the
Republic Of the United States and the
empire Of Great Britain, that no form
Of secret alliance Is possible under the
Constitution OF the United States, in
asmuch as treaties require the advice
and consent OF the Senate; and finally
that no secret alliance convention, ar
rangement or understanding exists be-
tween the United States and any other
nation. JOHN HAY,
Department OF State February, 20,
1900"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
KELLEY Is DEAD.
Inventor Of the Kelley Cure for
Drunkenness Passes Away.

Los Angeles. Cal, Feb. H.-Leslie Il.
Kelley. inventor Of the Kelley cure,
died here today Of heart disease,
Mr.. Kelley had been III with a Sc
we're cold for two days, but nothing
serious was feared from H., Early this
morning. while going to his bath room.
he had an attack Of heart failure, but
recovered, and later said there was
nothing serious the matter with him.
DR.. Westhughes, a specialist in heart
diseases, was called, however, but be-
fore he reached the Kelley residence,
Mr. Kelley had had second attack
and died There were with him his
wife and Judge Ewing the noted Chris
tian Scientist, Of Chicago, who has been
stopping at the Kelley home for several
days.
Mr. Kelley was IS years OF age. lie
leaves a wife, but no children. The only
he'll his estate, besides his wife, Is his
sister, who lives at Dwight. Ills,
Keeley's former home. The estate Is
valued at one million.
The body will ultimately be taken 10
Dwight for interment, but as yet no
arrangements for the funeral have been
made Mr. Kelley has been In south
ern California two winters,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
DAVIES VERY GOOD CATCH
Observes an ''tx-Con," Trying 10 Sell Suit
Of Clothing,
officer Arrests the Nan, Who Proves
20 be George williams Accused
OF Housebreaking.

George Williams, an "ex-con," was
meandering along Third South street
yesterday afternoon with an $50 full
evening dress suit under his arm. ON
Ger Davies happened along and, as
nothing escapes his eagle eye he OBJ
served Williams. likewise the suit.
Davies rubbed his eyes and took anoth-
er good look arriving at the conclusion
to watch the fellow, When Williams
"braced" two or three people for a sale
Davies sprung little joke and took
the "ex-con" In Today the officers
made the discovery that $. F. Fenton's
residence, No. IS north Second West,
had been broken into yesterday and a
number Of articles stolen.
Entrance was made by breaking open
the rear door The officers are certain
.hat the dress suit belongs 10 Fenton
who Is out Of town.
This afternoon Davies swore 10 q
complaint charging Williams with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
IL was learned that no bulletin had been
issued the crowds dispersed.
SATISFACTION is KEEN.

Regarding military conditions, the
military critics In the afternoon news
papers express the keenest Satisfaction
at the phase OF the campaign as re-
vealed by the latest news. drawing at
tention TO the fact that whether or
not Lord Roberts succeeds IN eneetlhg
decisive defeat he has forced the Beers
to release their grip on Ladyanlth. hlin-
berley. Zululand and Lower Natai.
Though admitting that the siege OF
Mafekng may be made more severe oy
the arrival OF a portion OF Ne Boer
force driven of from Kimberley endea-
voring to ayenge Itself on Col Baden
Powell.
Arundel dispatches dated Tuesday,
Feb. 20, show that the Beers In force
made a determined attempt TO invest
Arundel. but were baified by the smart
maneuvering Of the British mounted
troops. l.,
Capetown Feb. a.
Further details OF the at
tack made by Col. Plumer's force
on the Boer positions defended by IL
pounder near Crocodile Pools, not far
from Gaberones, show that as the Brit
ish were struggling UP the hill in the
dark through net OF barbed wire they
alarmed the Boer watchdogs, who gave
tongue. The Beers opened fire and me
British charged, but the Beers exploded
dynamite mines, doing much damage
and the British retreated
cRoNJE ACKNOWLEDGES DE-
FEAT.
Pretoria. Monday, Feb. ia portion
OF an official report from Cen Cronje
dated Sunday. Feb, IS, has been gwen
out as follows;
Yesterday morning about 6 o'clock
while removing the lager near scholtz
Mex. we were attacked BY the British
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
UTAH'S GOVERNOR IN WASHINGTON
Attending Meeting of Governors on Celebration OF District Of
Columbia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Senator Rawlns Pro.
poses Powers to States in Selecting Lands

Arlington hotel Governor Wells Is here
along with the governors Of many other
States, to attend the meeting Of a COM
mlttee which Is to arrange fitting cele-
bratlon Of the centennial anniversary
Of the founding Of the District Of Co.
lumbia.
While here Governor Wells will be the
guest Of the city.
A banquet Will be given TO the gov
ernors tonight by the Washington board
OF trade.
Tomorrow the governors will be re-
ceived by President Mckinley, and IN
the afternoon they VIII be entertained
at elaborate luncheon by the commits
sioners OF the district. Other courtesies
VIII also be extended. A great national
celebration Is 20 be arranged.
Governor Wells will be here several
daya ----
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
THREE JURORS ARE
EXCUSED BY STATE
Defense Exercised but One PeremptOry
Challenge in BenbrOOk Case This Morn
ing-Frank Shelton a Juror.

VIII be No Session of Court TOmOTOwNOt So Many Jurors
Obtained as Was Anicipaed-State Has Now Used Eight
OF Its Fifteen Peremptoy Challenges and the Defense Three
Several OF Those Examined Disqualified by Reason Of
Having Formed 0piniOns-NOw Looks as Though Jury
Could Not be Obtained Before the End OF the Weekin OF
Examination Followed by the Defense Varied Slightly
Case Will Probably Last Two Weeks More.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
tsprc1AL no THE "NEws."l


Washington, D, c., Feb. Ex-senator
Hansbrough called up in the Senate to-
day the bnl providing for selection OF
lands within Fort PembIna military
reservation. North Dakota, by North Of
North Dakota.
Mr.. Gsninger objected TO its consider
alton.
Mr. RawlIns gave notice OF amend
ment, granting the right to any State to
locate and make selection Of public
lands within abandoned military or
other reservations In such State. In
the grants OF land made thereto.
Governor Heber NJ. Wells OF Utah ar
rived here today ana 10 stopping at the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
NVRED MAN IS FROM BEAVER
''Rsr Blown Up by Dynamite at Sherman, Wyoming
Wy 'S Leg Amputaed- Fight, with Chances
Against fin-The Other Victims.

~. a. 10 THE "YEws.ol
y, ! Nyo, Feb. Ably the ex-
"a, ,,'s which was being
Sn,s ~. - mol water, at the sher-
va ~ 20 last evening. John
Y "' George Partrey were
h~,.
Sea- Of Beaver Utah, and
''riou'ly injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
|lnYSMITH HAS
| BEEN RELIEVED.
=, Received at Windsor Castle, and
we News Given Out by the Queen
This Morning.

..,v If the Ststement, in Advance OF the War Office
T"" fen Cronje Said to be in Tight Plaee-uen
p'', ..u Severely Wounded-Gen. Butler Reports-uen'
"',, Credited With Ladysmith's Relef-Crone's Clever
Work-Keen Satisfaction in England-BOer Fall
,,nndel--Defeat Of Col. Plumer-Gen. Cronle Ac'
osedges He Was Beaten-Chlef Comn'andan' Ferrerera
"., Zen Knox Wounded Canadian Losses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
Welcome Before Committee.

Washington, Feb, 2l-John b. Well
come continued his testimony in the
Clark case today. Mr.. Faulkner re-
sumed his questioning upon specific al
legations by witnesses and for the pros
ecution involving the name Of Well
come. The first questions brought out,
as they were intended to, only denials,
but these were Unexpectedly curiailed,
and the witness was turned over to the
prosecution at an early hour in the
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
Promotion for Gen. Otis.

Washington. Feb. 2i,-The President
today sent the following nominations to
the Senate;
Nolunteers-Brlg. Gen. Harrison Gray
OTIS, 70 be major general by breyet.
Colonies to be brigadieT generals By
breyet: owen Summers. Harry c..
kessler, Wilder s. Metcalf Captain j.
f. Case TO be major by breyot; Captain
Luther d. Brady, Thlrty.bfth infantry
TO be surgeon with rank OF major; first
Lieutenant John A. Metzger Thirty
NTH infantry. 20 be assistant surgeon
with rank Of captain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

househreaklng He was arra!gned be.
fore Justice Tlmmony and entered a
PISA % not guilty. The court was
about to set the time for hearing when
Williams said
Il will just waive preliminary ex-
animation" His bond was placed at
$500 Ia default OF which he was locked
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
stolen Hawkseley Letters.

London, Feb. 1.-THE 81. James Ca
zette this afternoon says: The stolen
Hawkseley letters which Mr.. Chamber
lain yesterday referred TO In the house
OF commons as having been sold TO DR..
Leyds for El0O. were purchased from
the thief, for what sum we do not
know, by no less a parsonage than Or.
Clark, NJ. r."
The 81. James Gazette then says II
presumes Dr. Clark transferred the let
tiers 70 DR.. Leyds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Gen Macdonald famy In the British Fighting Mac
has been severely pursuing the Bo army under Gen. on
Ne was command Highland brigade which under command OF
Lord Wauope Magersfonen Cen Macdonald mas
risen from the ranks British force at Majuea Hill and now
has had another taste qualities Of the Beers He dozed
b his men, and chief reancs Of Generals Roberts ana
Kitchener