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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
ST. NICHOLAS
FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
CONDUCTED BY MARY MAPEs DODGE.

"The best of all children's magazines " is
the universal verdicf ou ST. NICHOLAS. 1t
began existence in 1873 and has merged in
itself all the leading children's magazines
in America. The greatest writers of the
world are its regular contributors. The SUI
preme quality of ST. NICHOLAS is its bright,
healthful and invigorating atmosphere.
The coming year will be a great one in its
history. 1t will have more varied table of
contents and more spirited illustrations than
ever before. The leading serial, beginning
in N wen Der, will be a story of Shakspere's
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
The Longest Telephone,

The longest commercial distance at
which the long distance telephone is
now operated is from Boston to St.
Louis, distance of l 400 miles. The
line is almost twice as long as any
European telephone line.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

If you want assistance, go to strang-
ers. If you want advice, go to acquain-
tances. If you do not want anything,
your relatives may be glad to see you.
Chester Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

THOUSANDS are suffering excruciating mis-
cry from that plague of the night, itching
piles and say nothing about 1t through q
sense of delcacy All such will find an in
slant relief in the use of Doan's Ointment.
1t never fails.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

Sis this free translation" asked
the girl in the bookstore. "No, miss"
replied the clerk; Z" il costs fifty cents"
Boston Traveller.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
MASTER SKYLARK,"

By JOHN BENNETT: illustrated by B rich.
This is live stor full of action, color,
merrment and human nature. The world
greate-t poet figures as one of the principal
characters, although the hero and heroine
are a boy and girl. It is poetic in treat
ment, but full of this romance of the Eliza
bethan age, and very dramatic in plot.
Another serial, beginning in November, is
a great war story for North and South.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

CONSUMPTION in its advanced stages is be-
yond the power OF man to cure. 1t can be
prevented though, by the timely use of DR..
Woods NORWAY Spruce Pine Syrup. ma
lures own remedy for coughs and colds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
Naturally.

The industrious workman's fingers
fairly flew. But what else could he
have expected? The saw was running
at full speed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

rVOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
Iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 2oc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
THE LASTTHREE SOLDIERS

AnOtner serial, beginning In november, Is
a great war story for North and South.
THELAST THREE SOLDIERS
BY WILLIAM II. SHELTON. A strong
story with unique plot. Three Union
soldiers, members of signal corps, sta
toned on mountain-top, cut bridge that
connects them with the rest of the world
and become veritable caslaways in the
midst OF the Confederacy. Will BIZ read
with delight by children North and South.
A SERIAL FOR GIRLS.
JUNE'S GARDEN" by MARION HILL, is
addressed special y to girls, and is by a
acter drawing is strong and the whole in
tuence of the story is inspiring and up
lifting.
SHORT STORIES.
There will be many tales OF brave effort
and adventure. GEORGE KEENAN, b AZ
written three exciting stories of his ex-
have a stirring account OF bicycle race,
and j. T. TROWBRIDGE will contribute
story of the sea. e ,ery month will have
articles representing
ALL THE BEST WRITER'S,
Patriotic Sketches, Helpful Articles, Tales
of Travel, FancifIl Tales, Bright Poems,
Spirited Pictures, Prize Puzzles, etc, etc.
$500 year, % cents number. All deal
ers take subscriptions, or remittances may
be made direct to the publishers by money
or express order, check, draft or registered
letter.
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ALL THE BEST WRITER'S,

Patriotic Sketches, Helpful Articles, Tales
of Travel, FancifIl Tales, Bright Poems,
Spirited Pictures, Prize Puzzles, etc, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
title of this that was the attorneys spe
cial interest to-day.
Awards OF GOLD MEDALS.
Winners of Prizes for Displays at
the State Fair Park and
Pavilion

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Sept. 1S.-The
several committees at the State Fair park
and pavilion have finished the awarding
of prizes. The following have received
gold medals:
Most attractive display in the pavilion
Breuner Brothers
Most meritorious display in machinery
hall--B enicia Agricultural Works.
Most meTitorious display in department 3
The Nonpareil Emporium.
Mos mertorious display in department. A.
Bower Rubber Works OF San FranciscO; SchaW,
Inoram, Bate her & Co. OF this city, agents
horticultural products-Californfa Nursery
Company of Niles
Agricultural products-Mrs. Ellen Shields of
REUTERS station.
Standard trot ters-Pierce's Santa Rosa stock
farm.
Draft horses-George T. Henngan OF Wood
land.
Hereford cattle-John Sparks of Reno.
Special medal on six-in-hand-Walter Mo-
rose o of San Francisco. A special silver medal
was also awarded Mr.. Morosco for the best
eight-in- hand pony team.
Silver medals have been awarded as
follows:
Amateur photogtarhy-N. E. Cogswell, silver
medal and $40; w. G. Woods, $5; f. NJ.
Bradock, 50.
Professional Photographic. Hodson, no
comp etition, but $l5 allowed.
Sculpture-RUbert Aiken, silver medal and
$40; K. Schmid, $40; A. Dob Der tin. $40.
Freehand drawing by pu blfc school-$20
to Free Night School, Sacramento, and silver
medal for mechanical drawing.
Art gallery, paintings, etc.-Grand prize,
gold medal, to r. D. Yelland.
Water colors-Silver medal to Chris Jorgen-
sen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
HERRIN'S MEXICAN MISSION.
Obstacles to the Transfer of the So
nora Raj way Have Been
Removed.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 18.-W. f.
Herrin, who is head of the Southern Paci-
iic Company's law department, arrived
here to-day from a trip 10 Mexico. His
business in Mexico was to adjust matters
with the government of that republic in
relation to the recent transfer of the So
nora Railway from the Santa Fe to the
Southern Pacific Company. 1t has been
stated that the Mexican Government
would oppose the transfer of ownership
by reason of a subsidy that had been
granted, which gave the government pro-
prietary interest IL the road. Herrin said
that the importance of the matter has
been unduly exaggerated. Said he:
'The contention cf the Mexican Govern
ment that it was party 10 the transfer of
the property to us We acknowledged as
soon as we found there was complaint in
that quarter. Every thing went off
smoothly and the road is now part of the
Southern Pacific system"
During his stay here to-day Herrin in
vestigateo the mooted question of the
railroad company's title to the lands held
at San Pedro. A large tract of land near
the site of the new harbor has been he'd
by the Southern PACT Com pany for
years, despite the claims that 1t is a Gov
ernment reserve. The company recently
paid $50, 900 for q portion OF this tract that
was held by private parties and 1t is the
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
LOS ANGELES NEW ARM0RY.
Moqnifcent Home of National Guard
Organizations to Be Dedicated
in November,

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 18.-The
dedication OF the new $40, 900 armory
which is being built by private parties for
the use of the National Guard organiza-
tions in this city is to be made a notable
event. The armory board has arranged
the details Of the cerem onies, which will
take up an entire week-most probably
the week in which Thanksgiving day will
come. The armorv board comprises Brig
adler General Lasi and staff, Colonel John
r. Berry and staff and the commanding
officer of each district organization Of the
brigade.
On Monday of dedication week the col
ors will oe run up on the handsome brick
and stone building at the corner of Spring
and Eighth streets and q salute of twenty
one guns will be fired. The four compa-
MES of infantry, Troop d cavalry and the
signal corps will be in line before the
armory and give the customary color sa-
lutte. On the evening of that day recep-
ton will be gwen to the civil officers OF
sentatives OF foreign Governments and
notable visitors.
Tuesday night will see battalion drills
and a concert by the Regimental band.
On Wednesday night there will be a bali
given by the officers On Thursday there
will be more drilling and music. Fri
days chief event will be ball given by
the enlisted men. and the week Will be
closed with ''sm oker' on Saturday
night
The new armory will be the finest in the
State and worthy place in any city. 1t
will be sufficiently large to afford ample
quarters for ali local organiza tions of the
brigade, and be fitted with m modern ap-
pliances for comfort and convenience
eleciric-lights, electric-bells, speaking
tubes. gymnasium. bowling g-alley, target
range and other features. The drillroom
will be 100 By 100 in dimensions.
Though it was expected that the regu-
lar State shooting at 300 and 500 yard tar
gets, under the new law, would not begin
until the first of the coming year, orders
have been received to engage in the prac-
tice on the longer-range targets this
month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
PYLES SLAYER
FOUND GUILTY
Mechanism Convicted of
Killing His Brother
Officer.
Will Spend the Rest of His
Days Behind the Walls
of a Prison.
Los Angeles Jurors Conclude That
the Constable Was Murdered
as He Slept.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 18,-After
six hours deiberation the jury at IL
o'clock tonight reported verdict that
Ed Mechanism was guilty of the murder of
Mccoy PgIe. 1t was murder in the first
degree. and the penalty named is impris-
onment for life.
The defendant, when he heard the yer-
dict consigning him 10 feion' s cell for
the remainder of his life, seemed stunned.
His head dropped forward and his jaw
fell. He was the picture of dismay and
lost hope.
Immediately after the verdict was given
the prisoner was taken to Jail, placed in
new cell, given @ complete change OF
clothing and examined carefully for any
concealed poison, he having declared that
he would take his life.
Though disagreement of the jury was
expected the verdict gives general satis-
faction to those who have followed the
evidence.
On April "a Constable Mccoy Pyle was
shot to death in little station at Castiac
switc b, on the Southern Pacific road, just
north of this city.
Deputy Constable McCamish, his com.
panion reported that while he and Pyle
were in pursuit OF certain persons who
had robbed Mechanism in his room they
encountered two tram ps at the station
and in attempting to arrest them one of
the strangers shot and killed Pyle.
Mechanism and Py lie had progressed as
far as Castiac IN pursuit of the man or
men who had robbed Mechanism. The
ac. that the articles Mechanism had de-
clared were stolen from him were after
wa I'd found in his room, disproving that
M uch of his story was used ag ainst him
in the trial.
1t was also shown that Mechanism had
acted in such manner and made such re-
MARKS as to indicate that he was unduly
intimate with Mrs. Pyle and wished for
the removal of her hus band.
1t was charged that Mechanism had told
the story of the robbery to lure Pyle TO an
out-of-the-way place, where it would be
easy 10 do him to death, and the tale
about an encounter with tram ps was in
tended to shield him.
The fact that the face OF Pyle as the
corpse lay in the station-shed bore marks
of powder burns showed that the shoot
ing must have heen done at closer range
than the tramps could have been, and
the further tact that the dead man
was found lying on his back in the posi-
ton he always maintained when asleep.
supported the theory that Mechanism shot
Pyle while the latter was sleeping.
Mechanism is to receive his sentence at
10 o'clock next Friiay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
WEI COINED BACK TO SANTA R0SA.
Ex-Minister to Brazil Thompson
rendered a Hearty Reception
by Citizens.

SANTA ROSA, CAL. Sept. 1S.-Ex-
United States Minister to Brazil Thomas
L. Thompson was accorded al enthusias-
tic reception on his return this evening to
his home in Santa Rosa. On his arrival
at the railroad depot he was met by
committee and a big throng of citizens
with band of music. They escorted him
TO the Courthouse, where warm welcome
was given him by citizens of all classes
and political creeds. The plaza and the
streets leading to it were thronged with
people and cheers went up Tor the
man from San Rosa who went to Brazil
four years ago 10 represent the Govern
ment OF the United States.
Attorney o. H. Hoae acted as chairman
and called on the Mayor as the first
speaker. Mayor Jesse, on behalf of the
citizens, old friends and neighbors, ex-
pressed his congratulations upon Mr.
Thompson return from his responsible
diplomatic post at Rio Janeiro.
Hon. J. &. Sims next spoke. He said it
was matter OF congratulation for Santa
Rosa that one of its cirizens should be
called 10 such an important position and
tnat he should, during his diplomatic
career, acquiC himself with the success
and honor that characterized Mr.. Thomp-
sons mission in Brazil. In many re-
SpectS the past ioUr years nad Deen the
most i'm portant in the history of that
country. All reports agreed that his ad-
ministration was in every way highly ac-
ceptable to the Government he represent
ed and credit to his country, himself
and his home city.
Mr.. Thompson, in reply, delivered
happy speech, thanking the people of the
city ana county for their good wishes and
Welcome and their uDflagging confidence.
He said a residence of four years in for
eign land only made an American prouder
of mis- native land and its governmen
He said the Brazilian people had the kind
est and most cordial feelings for the people
of the United States, and with this TACT so
patent he thought there ought to be a
larger volume of trade between the two
countries. He quoted figures to show that
the balance of trade was against us to the
tune OF $50, 000. 600 annually. With Eng
land and other European countries the
balance of trade was altogether In their
favor. There is no better field for Amer
lean commerce than Brazil o-day, he said.
Ex-Governor Shaekley OF Alaska and
others spoke.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
NEVADA Cf7YS MYSTERY.
Ed Doll Held Pending an Inquest Over
the Body of Ulysses G.
Todd.

NEVADA CITY, CAL. Sept. 1S.-Ed
Doll, contracting carpenter and man
of family, is in the County Jail, and if
the evidence pointing to him as the mur-
derer of Ulysses G. Todd. cook, contin-
ues to accumulate as fast as it has since
morning he may never regain his freedom.
The finding OF Todd's lifeless body yes er-
day morning on a vacant lot on back
street of unsavory reputation did not cre-
ate much OF sensation. for post-mortem
examination made by DR.. Muller resulted
in the announcement that Todd died In q
CONFUSION, apparently brought on by
natural causes. But his widow, the mother
of his three little children, passionately
declared that she knew he had been MUIR
dered.
The officers began all investigation, and
soon encountered several surprises. Most
of the story they developed came out in
an inquest begun to-day. 1t is 10 the ef-
feet that the dead man and Doll went on
a spree Thursday morning, and were to-
gether until late at night. They quarreled
frequently and bitterly. In the evening
DoIi tried 10 borrow revolver, saying he
wanted 10 fix Todd because the latter
had frequently insuIted him. Between 10
and II o'clock they were at dlsorderly
house, and left together at the latter
hour.
Twenty five minutes afterward Doll re-
turned 10 the house alone in an excited
and nervous condition and stayed nearly
an hour. At midnight he was seen brand
ishing three-foot cudgel within a half
block of where the corpse was found next
morning, apparently hunting for some
body. and mUttering that he would nix
the object of his search.
little later II. McKechnie, paint ter.
went to the house visited by the drunken
man and asked for Doll, who had left
there earlier. McKechnie told the woman
who came to the door that there was
trouble, and when she asked what it was
he said be could not tell, but she would
hear all about it in the morning. At
o clock this morning McKechnie started
afoot toward Grass Valley, and when the
Coroner wanted him 10 testify this after
noon he could not be found. This even
ing he was located in Grass Valley.
Doll denies everything tending TO in
crimlnate him, and his story, as told to
the Coroner's jury, differs widely in
material points from that OF most OF the
witnesses. While DR.. Muller still main
tains that the direct cause OF Todd S
death was a convulsion, he adds that it
may have been superinduced by a blow
on the side OF the jaw, where an ugly
bruise was found.
The inquest will be resumed on Mon
day, and in the meantime the su~ pected
CARPENTER is detained by the Sheriff.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
TAKES LIFE In
SELF-DEF FENSB
Young Husband at COul-
terVille Shoots His
Father-in-LaW.
Poleto Galueno Goes Down
Before the Shotgun of
John Gaborino.
Intent on Murder, He Had Gone to
Invade the Dwelling Of the
Young Man.

COULTERVILLE, CAL, Sept. 1s-To
protect his wife and himself from the fury
OF the young woman's father, John Gabo-
rino yesterday shot and killed Poleto
Galueno. The tragedy occurred late in
the afternoon at the home of the young
man, whittier Galueno had gone with the
avowed purpose of committing two MUIR
ders and then ending his own life. Gabo-
rino is now prisoner in the town jail,
but it is likely that he will be released
from custody as soon as the Coroner's
jury has passed upon the case.
About two months ago Gaboriuo mar
ried the daughter of Galueno. GaIueno
had at different times whipped his daugh-
ter, but he seemed reconclled to the mar
riage, and no trouble was anticipated
until the father felt inclined to beat his
daughter GU the evening of her wedding
day. Gaborino interposed and was struck
by Galueno, but. anxious to avoid punish
ment, he did not retaliate Later how
ever. Gaborino had his father-in-law ar.
rested.
This aggravated the ire of Gaiueno and
he then threatened to kill his daughters s
husband. A short time ago he endeavored
to purchase a pistol from storekeeper.
1t was refused him and he then said he
would go to Stockton and, after his 1e-
turn, would kill both his son-in-law and
his daughter.
Galueno evidently intended to carry out
his threat, for he made known at least
day before the tragedy that he would
m3rder his daughter He had sent let
ter to her avowing his purpose and had
boasted to acquaintances that he would
kill them both and then shoot himself.
According to Gaborino, Gaiueno ap-
preached his home at about O'Clock yes
Ierday. Gaborino saw him and supposed
he carried a weapon, as Galueno had
threatened to come prepared. so Gaborino
took his shotgun, both barrels loaded
with mum Der SIX shot, and stood in the
doorway, awaiting for Gaiueno.
1t :ranspired that Galueno had no
weapon but knife. Galueno approached
AMI Gaborino said:
Stand back or I will shoot"
Gaborino told him three times to stay
back, but he kept coming and when he
put his foot on the porch the son-in-law
discharged both barrels of his gun, one
charge carrying away the top OF his
Ia ther-in-law's head.
Gaborino came to town and gave him
self up. Galueno was brought to town
and buried this afternoon. The general
opinion is that Gaborino will be exonor-
aIed at the Coroner's inquest. GaDorino
expresses sorrow at having been COM
PEELED to take his father-in-law life, but
feels that it was necessary for his own and
his wife's protection.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
His Wife's Caresses Revive a
Man Being Prepared for
Burial.
HE RELATES A WONDROUS
STORY.
Says He Crossed to the Beyond
and Saw the Beauties of the
Other Land.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Sept 1S.-A
singular incident, fraught with pluch
interest, especially to students of psychol-
ogy, has Just occurred in Santa Monica.
Similar instances have been recorded,
but none where the circumstances were
more vividly impressive.
In little cottage in the suburbs live
William Graham, his pretty girl-wiie and
their two-year-old son. Consumption has
claimed Graham for a victim, and for
months has been taking his lie. As long
as he could he labored to provide for his
family, but for weeks he has been in the
last stages of the disease and suffering
intensely. Ten days ago his physician
SAID his hours were nun bered, and last
Saturday night 1t was apparent that the
end was near. Neigh hbors and friends
were then douhly attentive, 10 render any
possible service to him and TO comfort the
poor little wife who is momentarily ex-
pecling a summons to go down into the
valley and shadow of death for another
little life
Graham suffered intensely and it is id e
to describe the CHASTITY occurrences, the
labored breathing, the clammy sweat and
that last, strangling struggle that is so
dreadful to hear from a loved one. All
were present, and when the last breath
had left the body, the little woman was
told that it was over and taken from the
room. An undertaken was summoned
from the village and, with the nurse, was
beginning arrangements to care for the
stiffening body.
Fully twenty minutes had elapsed when
u frenzied wife, breaking away from re-
framing friends, rushed to the bier and
sught the body in her arms. screaming
b her loved one to come back and not
leave her. 1t was some minutts before
she could be persuaded to release him,
and then it was noticed that slight shud-
der ran through the body. The frantic
wife worked heroically; restoratives mas
sage, everything within her reach was ap-
Piled and within an hour Graham was
able 10 speak.
And now comes the strange part OF the
story. OF course the practical ones will
say that it was a case CT suspended ami
nation, and that the wIfe's movements
started the dying circulation. Bat there
were in the room people OF wide expert
ence, who declare that the man was dead,
and William Graham himself says that
he went out of this life and journeyed
into another country-one that was far
more beautiful than this.
He describes a beautiful road lined with
stately trees, whose verdure was brilliant
and wonderful to see; strains OF music
were IN the air, and along the pathway
came his father to meet MIN. II lie tells of
their greeting and conversation, ana then
of his being torn away, called back TO his
worn and aching body by the insistent
calls of his wife.
Il cannot live anyway. Oh, why didn't
YOU let me go ?'' he exclaimed. And now
he is longing and waiting for the call that
rust come soon again.