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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-13
VERMONT NEWS.
VERMONT IN BRIEF.

THE general store of Pollard Brothers, at
Proctorsvi lie, was burned last Monday
night. Cause, defective 1ue. Loss, $12, 000
insurance, $4,000.
COMPANY B, of St. Adams, V. N. g., lost
all of its uniforms last Friday night by a
fra in the ste AIN laundry that was used as
an armory. Partially insured.
THE dwelling house, store and barn of
Francis W. White at Eden Mills were de-
stroyed by fire last Thursday. In this
house was the Office Of the town clerk, but
the record books were in the safe and were
not burned. Stones hotel caught fire sew
eral times, but the flames were extinguished
before much damage had been done. Loss
$5 900; insurance, So, 600.
THE convention at Danvlle last week,
under the direction Of g. f. Dudley, was q
decided musical success. The storm pre-.
vailing through the week kept away large
number, but those who attended report a
very pleasant time. Among those who as
sisted at the concert were Mrs. Willard of
East Montpelier, Miss Dow of West Con-
cord, and large party of Hardwick people.
Mr.. Dudley holds another convention at
Peacham, commencing Monday, February
10, and continuing till Thursday night.
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FRANTIC WITH BOILS
And Itching, Would Scratch Until
Blood Ran Down Ills Limbs. Forced
to Take to His Bed. Whole System
Affected. Doctor after Doctor With
out Cure. Inst MT Relief, Speedy
Cure by Using Cuticura Remedies.

My sufferings might have been stopped II
had only Known OF your CUTIcURA REMEDI )
eighteen years ago. l contracted the fever auu
ague, and it effected my kidneys SO badly that |
had to have an operation, from which resul, ed
blood poison, and 1 suffered untold agonies. To
make my sufferings more, my left leg below h
knee broke out in large blood boils, and com
menced scaly, itching irritation, so thar at
times was almost frantic, and would scratch
until the blood would trickle down my leg. In
the summer these large bols would commence,
during which time would have three or four
which were so painful that at times was fog ed
to take to my bed. Every winter dry itch. &
scaly mass would gather on my leg, which wi h
the boils, seemed to effect my whole system.
During all this time, period of three TO ni..o
months, had doctor after doctor, but they ga
me only temporary relief. This last fall | corr
menced using your CUTICURA, CUTICURA SoAG,
and CuTICURA REsoLvENT, and now the sea.
have all gone, the itching all gone, have
felt sick, and have worked all winter. / wo /
not suffer again as have for the past eighteol
years for anything. had doctors from the
west to the east, all to no purpose. have NOT
felt 30 well or been so long without a sick src'l
since taking your remedies. Thanks to IT,
and to you, and the great Maker of mank..--
for my returning health.
DANIEL =. WOODWARD,
Warren, WashiL sLon County, VT.
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home, about one-fourth of mile away.
This was not far from seven o'clock
James HILL who lives about half way be.
tween Pratt's house and the store, was Just
going out as Pratt passed, and was the last
person to see him alive. He appeared to be
in his usual health and made no complaint
except in regard to the weather. He was
found by his wife between six and seven
o'clock in the morning a short distance
from the house, lying on his back with one
hand tightly pressed over his heart. He
must have lain there nearly twelve hou g,
and was, of course, frozen solid. He was
subject to trouble with his heart and this,
together with the extreme cold, was no
doubt the cause of his DEATH He was about
ffty-fve years of age and leaves a wife and
one son. A son by a former wife lives in
Stowe.
Lillian Vail, of Montpelier Seminary, is
at home. - Mrs. Nellie Virgins Of
Calais is visiting in town - j. e. Han
cock of Montpelier was in town over Sun
day. - Ernest Copp, who has been at
tending business college at Poughkeepsie,
N. Y, returned on Saturday. - Charlie
Lilley, who has been stopping with his
grandfather, Horatio Templeton, for the
past three months, has returned to his home
in Calais.
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DOMESTIC IN BRIEF.

Hon. JOHN l.. STEVENS Of Maine, minister
to Hawaii under President Harrison, is
dead at the age of seventy-four years.
LoCKwooD's bank at Toledo, o was en-
tered by five masked burglars last week and
the safe was robbed of $4,000 in currency.
A LETTER from Rome has been received
by the priest in charge of the Sacred Heart
prohibits Catholic priests from riding
bicycles.
The hind part of good.sized vessel COW
cred with ice, and on which were the froz IN
bodies OF three men, drifted ashore last
week at Marthas Vineyard. Neither the
vessel nor bodies have been identified.
THE arrival in New York harbor, Monday
evening, Of the big French liner La Gas
cogne,' eight days overdue, caused a sigh
of relief to go up from two continents. Her
delay was due to broken piston rod and
to the terrific gales that have swept the
Atlantic for the past ten days. The ship
was brought to port without assistance.
THE continued cold weather in Arkansas
has driven bears and panthers from their
hiding places, and they are very bold along
the Saline and Canadian rivers. Reports
from Hot Springs say the farmers along the
Saline river bottoms are losing hundreds Of
cattle and hogs, while several people have
narrowly escaped being killed in che same
neighborhood.
EDWARD j. BROOKS of PHILADELPHIA has
instituted proceedings against the firm of
John Wanamaker & Co. to recover 81, 900
from the government for an alleged violation
OF the contract labor law. Brooks claims
that, according to an advertisement in a
London paper, he came to this country and
was employed in Wanamaker's silk depart
ment, that this passage money was de-
Quoted, and that, although the understand.
ing was that he was to hold his position for
two years, he was discharged at the end of
the first year.
In message to the Ohio Legislature, Gov.
ernor Mckinley says that 225 families in
that state, averaging five to family, are
threatened with starvation. These 225
people are exhausted from want of food.
and suffering from the wintry blasts with
the neighborhood is the one where the main
stays OF these families we're employed.
About ten DAYS ago 1t was shut down in.
definitely. Previous to that time the miners
had been making on an average about $40
month. The consequence has been that
conditions are counterpart to the distre 80
existing in the Hooking valley.
NEWS has been received at London, Eng
from the expedition headed by DR. Donald
son Smith OF Philadelphia which started
last June to explore the regions OF Lakes
Rudolph and Somaliand. The doctor has
ssnt letter under date OF December IA, in
which he say that the expedition had made
considerable progress and that Dodson and
Gillett, his two associates, had travelled
over q large area OF country that had never
before been explored. D.. Smith and his
companions endeavored TO reach the great
lakes, but we're prevented from doing 80
by the Abyssinians, who compelled them
TO turn back.
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FOREIGN IN BRIEF.

FIFTY miners were killed last Wednes.
day at Montceaules mines, Sa )ne-et-Loire,
France, by an explosion of fire damp.
Their bodies were horribly blackened and
mutilated.
THOUSANDS of people in Newfoundland
are actually starving The relief commit
tee, headed by Lady O'Brien, ths wife of
the colonial governor, publishes state
ment that 1884 persons received relief be-
tween January 10 and January 81. The
prevalent distress is aggravated by very SO.
we're weather.
ADvICEs from London state that the
Chinese still hold forts on the island of
Liu-Kung-Tao. or the forts captured by
the Japanese at Wei-Hai-W Wei, the western
group is useless, but the eastern group is in
fine condition and is armed throughout
with excellent guns which are OF great use
to the Japanese marines.
GUATEMALA has not acceded to Mexicos
demands, and evidently does not intend to.
The matter appears to be no nearer peace
able settlement than ever, although it is
still hoped that Mexico will not be forced to
tiers that Mexico will abate her claim on
the ground of Guatemalas poverty.
THE Stratford express train on the Grand
Trunk railroad collided with a freight train
near Toronto last Friday night The Pull
man car at the rear of the express train was
completely wrecked. Several persons were
seriously injured, The wreck caught fire
LEV I'D that Court Register Joseph Of the
legislature was burned in the wreck, as he
is missing.
DESPITE the many signs of peace sent out,
Mexico continues her preparations for war
and it is evident she distrusts Guatemala g
left the City OF Mexico for Vera Cruz to
test the new Krupp guns. While there,
President Diaz telegraphed him to return at
once and sent him to the United States to
purchase 100, 900 Remington cartridges. 1t
looks in some quarters as though tho gov
eminent believed that President Barrios'
friendly protestations were merely to gain
| time.
THE crew OF the British steamer "Cra-
thie," which sank the German Lloyd
| steamer "Elbe," were given searching
examination by the commissioners of the
board of trade at Aberdeen, colland, last
| week. They testified without exception
that after the COLI ion the masts OF the
"Elbe" were seen nearly three-fourths Of a
mile away, and at that time it was believed
on board the "Crathe' that her engines
were still working. Distress signals were
seen, but no explosions were heard during
the two hours occupied by the crew OF the
"Crathie" in clearing away the wreckage
on their own vessel.
ADvIcEs from Shanghai state that five
Japanese war ships have kept up for sew
eral days continuous bombardment OF the
island forts at Wei-Hai. Wei and the fieet
OF Chinese war vessels, which are lying in
the harbor. The Japanese report that the
task is much more difficult than they ex
pected it would be, but they are confident
that the forts will be taken within few
days, as their defenders will soon be star vet
out 1t is expected that the Chinese fee
will either engage the Japanese ships or be
| 1.aut 49,.
vessels from falling into the hands of the
Japanese.
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A Dies MONIES woman who has been
troubled with frequent colds concluded to
try an old remedy in a new way, and ac-
cordingly took tablespoonful -four times
the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy just before going to bed The
almost entirely disappeared. During the
day she took few doses of the remedy Zone
tablespoonful at time) and at night again
took tablespoonful before going to bed,
and on the following morning awoke free
from all symptoms OF the cold. Since then
she has. on several occasions, used this
remedy ia like manner. with the same good
res ats. and il much lated over her dis
covery of 80 quick way of curing a cold.
For sale by @. Blakely, druggist.
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povery and impurity of the blood or to an
underfed state of the nerves.
This most progressive remedy Of this
century soon made its way into hospitals,
homes of physicians, and into countless
modest households in the large cities, and
the happy results during all these years, in
every city and hamlet in this broad land,
sufficiently shows its marvellous power over
diseases of debility and weakness. Physi-
clans advise its use whenever the system is
run down." and as an invaluable general
tonic for speedily recruiting the strength Of
the body.
Mr. E. E. Towne who is one OF the best
known men in Springfield, Mass, has been
resident of that city for over thirty years.
He has a fine residence in the Mcknight
district, and is we'll and favorably known
among the best people of the city. He
writes:
II had spent thousands of dollars in
hospitals and at different springs in trying
to cure sciatic rheumatism. Almost every
known remedy, both internal and external,
was tried, but results were not satisfactory
no cure was effected. Early in 1894 latter
had had some temporary relief, was again
taken with very violent suffering, pain night
and day. l tried various remedies for two
months, but with no help. AS another ex.
pertinent, l commenced taking Paines
celery compound. 1 began to improve at
once, before using up one bottle. The
pains grew less, my appetite grew better,
sleep, and have gained in three months
fifteen pounds. 1 have only taken six
bottles, but am nearly well. 1t has done
for me in three months what other medi.
cines did not do in years." The example is
plain.
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WILL COST SIX HUNDRED AND
FIFTY THOUSI and DOLLARS

To Eradicate Tuberculosis in Massachu-
sets.
FIGURES h We been submitted to the com.
mittee on public health and agriculture Of
the Massachusetts legislature which show
that the probable cost Of Graduating tuber-
culosis in that state will be not far from
$650000 Senator Bill has presented to the
co nmittee the following estimate: Whole
number of cows in the state, 1856, 8O6 meat
cattle, her than COWS, At ,528; number un-
der one year old, 1900; total number
249 334; ten per cent OF these, bsing the
number estimated to be infected, "a, 1888; av.
erage value of these. at $40 apiece, $49S, 500;
cost OF making the test and sundry ex
penses, $101 $40, making a total of 5000, 900,
TO which should be added $4,000 for sal
aries for the commissioners for Ave years,
making grand total of $6500O
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QUEEN LIS LETTER
Spontaneous and Voluntary on Her Pa

Spontaneous and Voluntary on Her Part
THE arrest of the ex-queen of the Ha-
waiian islands is confirmed. She has re
nounced all sovereign rights. In her letter
to President Dole she asked for clemency
for those undergoing trial for treason, and
concluded the document by taking the oath
of allegiance. Her letter to President
Dole renouncirg her rights az a sovereign
was drawn up by Judge A. s. Hartwell at
the request of her attorney. No member or
official of the government had anything to
do with the promise, or even held any con-
ference with her or her agents. 1t was abb
solutely spontaneous and voluntary with
herself and her personal advisers Paul
Neumann undoubtedly had the most to do
with it, in hope of making it a means of SO.
curing executive clemency for his many
clients undergoing trial for rebellion. A
reply was sent to the queen by Attorney
General Smith, by order of the executive
council.
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DOMESTIC NEWS.
THE M1FIA At WORK,


An italian In New York the Victim.
AN italian was shot in New York last
week at his home by one of his countrymen
named Carsalta. The latter was arrested
The men had quarreled, but the ominous
word Malta F" went around among the
loungers in the Italian saloons. The opin-
ion seemed general that the murder was the
result OF a carefully plot. The po-
lice have been unable to obtain a single
adult witness who will state that he saw
Carsalta do the shooting, although dozen
men were present during the quarrel
Three or four children positively identified
Carsalta as the murderer.
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n. L. AvERiLL, Barre, Vt.
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE NJ HUTCHINs.
STATE OF VERMONT,


In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. In and for
said District on the 18th day of February, AID 1885,
Arthur Ropes Administrator of the estate
Of CHARIOT L NJ; HU lCHINs, late of Waterbury,
In said District. deceased, makes application to
said Court, with the consent and appreciation In
writing of the heirs of said deceased residing
In the State Of Vermont for license to sell all of the
real estate of said deceased. situated in Water
bury l. said District. 70 wi; Home lot In yiliagei
on Woodward Hill and Young farm, 80 called,
ON Woodward Hill, rep senting that the sale
thereof would b. beneficial to the heirs of
said deceased. and those interested In her es
Ia In order 10 said real estate into money
whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said
application be referred TO session thereof,
to be held at the Probate ONCE. in said Mont.
pelier. ON the 2sth day Of February, A. d. 1855,
Tor hearing and decision thereon; and, II Ia fur
ther ordered. that al persons Interested be
notified hereof, by publication of notice OF said
application and order thereon three weeks success
slyely In the Vermont Waterman a State Jour
nal, a newspaper published at Montpelier, In
this state. and which crcuates in the neigh.
borhood of those Interested before said time OF
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place. and, u they see cause, object thereto
by the Court.-Attest.
1887 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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For over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMKDy.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win.
slows Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind.
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The experience of George A Apgar of
German Valley, N. j., is we'll worth re-
mem bering. He was troubled with chronic
diarrh9a and doctored for five months and
was treated by four different doctors with
out benefit. He then began using Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrb9a Rem
edy, of which one small bottle effected
complete cure. 1t is for sale by G. Blakely,
druggist.
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A FRIEND IN NEED Is A FRIEND INDEED.-
" A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream
Balm, and after using it six weeks, L be-
lieve myself cured of catarrh. 1t most
valuable remedy" - Joseph Stewart, 625
was afflicted with catarrh induced him to
try Ely's Cream Balm and the disagreeable
catarrhal smell all left him. He appea 8 as
we'll as any one."-J. G. Olmstead, Arcola
ILL., Price Of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
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FOREIGN NEWS,
ENGLAND IND AMERICA

Practically Ignored by the Tripartite Land
Committee.
THE tripartite land committee in Samoa
concluded its work last week. The result
is that every German claim has been recog-
nized, and the demands of America and
Great Britain practically ignored. Not
only that but the districts granted to the
Germans are the best suited to cultivation.
The committee awarded 10000 acres to the
Germans, $4,000 to the English and q, 900 to
the Amer cans. This allotment gave the
Germans seventy-6ve per cent of their
claims, the English four per cent and the
Americans three per cent,
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be promptly checked by the use of Ayers
Hair Vigor. Don't delay till the scalp is
bare and the hair. roots destroyed. If you
would realize the best results, begin at once
with this invaluable preparation.
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KARL's CLOVER Roof, the great blood
purifier, gives freshness and clearness to
the complexion and cures constipation.
Twenty-Five cents, fifty cents 81. For sale
by w. e. Terrill & Co, Montpelier, Vt.
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A YOUNG man in Lowell, Mass, troubled
for years with a constant succession of boils
on his neck, was completely cured by taking
only three bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Another result Of the treatment was greatly
improved digestion with increased avoirdu-
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

SHILoH's CURE is sold on guarantee 1t
cures incipient consumption. 1t is the best
cough cure. Only one cent dose. Twenty
five cents, fifty cents, and 81. For sale by
w. e. Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her CastortA
When she was Child. she cried for Castorta
When she became Miss. she chung to Castorta
wheu she bad Children, abe gsve thsm CastOsiA
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DANDRUFF Is an emulation from the pores
of the skin that spreads and dries, forming
scurf and causing the hair to fall out. Halls
Hair Remover cures 1t.
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A Story Of the Times

What are those eggs marked IS
cents dozen?" asked the customer.
Those were all laid this morning,
sir" the dealer replied
What are those marked 80 cents a
dozen?"
Those were brought in from the
country, sir; fine, fresh eggs" replied
the dealer
what are those marked IS cents
dozen?"
Those are Canadian eggs; nice, fresh
Canadian eggs. They come down in
cases"
"Oh, yes see," said the purchaser.
But, now, what are those eggs marked
9 cents a dozen?"
Those" said the dealer, with slight
hesitanoy. well, those lis - j U S T
EGGS"
The above reminds us of the present situa-
ton In the Bicycle business.
The very highest grade wheels made we
are selling for 500 Some are offering
wheels for $50 and $50 which are JUST
BICYCLES.
Send for Catalogue-free to any address.
EAGLE. UNION, RAMBLER-three of
the best made.
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WOULDN'T SALARY COME HANDY?-See
OF "Chance to Earn
Money" elsewhere, II you want position
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CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS

CUTICURA REMEDIES cleanse the system by
external and internal medication of every cru :
ton, impurity and disease, and constitute the
most effective treatment of modern times.
Sold throughout the world. Price, CUTIcrTA,
Doc; SOAP, 25c REsoLvENT 81. POTTER DRI q
AND CHEM. CORP, sole Proprietors, Boston.
So" How to Cure Skin Diseases" ma led free
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T. = a b = n e d IL = =
TEL T.
FAR M ERS'
Trust Co.

Tx PER CENT MORTGAGES secured
on Improved Farm Property
the safest investment known.
Interest aid principal col ected
and RENTED to the investor
free of expense.
In addition to the above
described securities, we can fur
nish investors with choice town
or school district bonds, bearing
six per cent inc est; also county
warrants, national bank stock
ind commercial paper.
Bonds maturing taken at their
narket value in exchange for
my of our securities.
office, Union Block, Montpelier, Vt.
g. A, DwINELL. G. w. WING.
President. Treasurer.
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CONTINUED FROM FIFTH PAeEl

pursue, as it IL of the most vital importance
to the whole community. DIR. Weymouth |
of Lyme will take his place.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-02

must be some reason, and for the
sake of the good name OF the col
lege (ii it ever had any, for the sake
of pure and good education, and for
the sake OF Hosmer and his teachers
the reasons should be given to the
public and to the parents and guard
ians openly, who have entrusted or
intend to entrust the college with
the care of their children and
wards. Ii secrecy is persisted in
every rumor and report will be be-
lieved in, and the name Of the school
will be blasted forever.