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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
Does Advertising Pay ?

The following from the NetCs and Citizen,
the WATCHMAN commends to the thought
full attention of every "narrow-gauged indi-
vidual'' or "doubting Thomas" among the
business men within the circumference OF its
circulation, who may have tried advertis-
ing in the timid, hesitating way that con-
tributes to failure, partial or entire; and also
to those who have advertised judiciously
and with enterprise, for their edi6cation
and encouragement:
"Ex-Gov. Page has just received from the
Ne,cs and Citizen Office the last installmept
OF 5000 calendars. The publication of these
calendars involves an expense, including
postage and labor, of fully $1,000.
We imagine we hear some narrow-gauged,
doubling individual exclaim, What a
waste OF money !" But Is it a waste?
Here is fact which we commend to
these croaking doubtors for their careful
consideration: Last month Supt. Folsom
of the B. & M. r. r. made complaint to the
agent here that his expenses for help during
the winter months were more than they
ought to be-.
An Investigation as to the number OF ship
ments received by Gov. Page during the
last three months of each OF the years 1891
to 1896 revealed the fact that there had been
constant and continuous increase. In
order to show the exact percentage OF in
crease year by year, the year 1881 was taken
as the standard or unit with which to make
comparisons, and calling this year 100, or
100 per cent, the exact gain per cent is
shown by the following figures:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
Obituary.

PUTNAM.-Augustus Willard Putnam was
born in Putnsmsville, in the town OF Mid
dlesex, April l, 1858, and was the oldest son
of Jacob and Ann Whitney Putnam. OF
the three children of this worthy couple
who reached maturity, Willard only re-
NAMED at home. April 10, 1881, he married
Claribel Emery of Worcester, who died
August -, 1887, leaving one child-Mark--a
boy six months old After the death OF his
mother, four years later, Willard became
the helper and comforter Of his father, now
we'll advanced in years, and when two
years ago, the 10Th of Jaru ary, he was
united in marriage to A. Dele, youngest
daughter Of Chauncey Hunt Of Worcester,
the home circle seemed almost complete.
When on the morning of January "a, after
an illness OF but one week with measles, fol-
lowed by pneumonia, his death was an
nounced, the feeling OF sadness and grief
was universal Willard was devoted hus-
band, faithful son, loving father and a
loyal citizen to his town. In his daily life
he seemed to exemplify the idea of those
who, by patient continuance in we'll
doing, seek for immortality-e eternal life"
The funeral was held at his nome on January
26. Revs p II. Carpenter and H. P. Deuel.
officiating.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03
The Representative System.

Answering some of the Barton Mont
tors commonplace and sophstries the
ST. Adams Messenger in substance
says:
The Messenger has no hesitation in
affirming it's opinion that many of the
evils and absurdities of existing legis.
lation would have been impossible of
enactment under democratic repre-
sentation. 1t believes the frttering
away of nearly half million dollars a
year upon the highways to no perman-
emily good result would have been long
ago corrected under equitable system
of representation. To the assertion of
this paper, that there can be no justifi-
cation for the continuance of system
which makes twelve voters the equal of
twelve hundred, the Monitor gives full
assent. And 1t may fairy be claimed
that system which has no justification
for it's continuance is abs, lutely with
out defense. The Monitor, however
seeks escape from it's own conclusions
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

In cases of dihtheria there is no better
remedy than the King Of Lniments, Neu-
rotic Oil, II taken in time. Use gargle
made of one teaspoonful of the oil to ten
teaspoonfuls Of water, taking ten drops of
the oil in two teaspoonfnl OF hot sweetened
water every hour and battle the neck fire.
quently with the oil. Paste this in your
hat IL may be worth human life to your
family Neurotic Oil, twenty-five cents, at
all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

ALL the different forms of skin troubles,
from chapped hands to eczema and INDECENT
ulcers can be readily cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. W.
e. Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-03

refused to sign the warrants for the bills of
the physicians who performed the autopsy
on tne Dody OF Basalio Rossi, a. these bills
we're properly chargeable to the state. The
city clerk was instructed to inform these
physicians OF the action OF the MAYOR
Members OF North Barre skating rink were
given permisoion to use the hose belonging
to the city fire department for the purpose
OF flooding the rink. The report OF the
committee on streets, relative to the second
survey OF Currier park and thoroughfares
adjoining, was read, and as there was tie
vote upon its acceptance the motion for
such action was lost. 1t was voted to in
struct the city treasurer TO pay the town Of
Barre S169 20, the amount due that town. as
found by the finance committee 1t was
also voted to appropriate 500 to nav the
current expenses Of the French library
Inc annual report OF the property commit
tee was received, read and ordered printed
In the coming city report. The overseer of
the poor was given charge OF the buildings
on the city farm: Building permits were
granted to Mrs. j. q. Trombly and w. ID.
Kidder.
The times., 1897-04-23
ASKS FOR AIIMONY.
Mrs. Abby h. Walter Sues Her Hus-
band for support.

Abby K Walter brought suit yesterday
in the equity court against her husband,
George w Walter, petitioning for an award
of permanent alimony for her maintenance
and support. This suit is the sequel OF
the ops just determined in which the ap-
plication of the husband for divorce was
denied.
The defendant is referred to in the pc
tition as a musician of fine attainments
and an instructor in harmony. He Is eni-
ployed as organist in All Souls Church
and also for the Washington Hebrew Con-
gregation, for which he is in receipt, MIS-
Walter says, OF an annual salary OF 81 ,lou,
and is also the owner of real estate, de-
scribed asNo 1871 New York avenue, and
estimated tobe worth $12 900 or SO 900
He is also alleged to be the owner OF
property in Fordham, N Y.
Mrs. Walter has employed Messrs. C. C.
Tucker and A. b. Duvall as her attorneys.
The times., 1897-04-23
Took His Personal Bonds.

Allen Hayes is employed in his brother
poolroom at Twelfth aud r streets north
west. A man left a pistol and razor
at the poolroon the other night as security
for the games he had lost Allen TOOK
them with him, and on the way nome
met Policeman O'Day. 1t was 3 O'Clock
in the morning, and Hayes was wander
ing about as though he had lost ms way,
so the officer questioned him. Hayes
answers were unsatisfactory, and o'Day
arrested him. When he was searched the
pistol and razor were found, and he was
charged with carrying concealed weapons
Yesterday morning in police court Hayes
exnlain ed that he had come Go the city
but lately and was unfamiliar with ehe
streets He started to take the weapons
home and became lost. Judge Miller took
his view of the case and his personal
bonds were taken.
The times., 1897-04-23
DR.. Talmage Criticised.
To the Editoro of the Times.

Tothe Editor of the Times:
Your editorial in this Mornings issue,
quoting from published letter of Rev. DR..
Talmage, his views on divine interpositon
against Mohammedan massacres of Arne-
nian Christians, and asking what he thinks
of Spanish atrocities in the island of Cuba,
is a practical Illustration Of thelack of con-
sistency on the part of one of the most
prominent so-called preachers of the Gospel
now living. In his 7 aim Sunday sermon the
reverend doctor virtually indorsed 'Wey-
ler's hellish work. by declaring, in effect,
that the Cuban insurgents had not demon
strated theircapacity for free government
asif that, even admittin git to be true, were
O sufficient justification of Spanish afro
cities for which he had no word of con-
demnation.
The fact simply S that Inconsistency is
no new feature of Dr.. Talmages preaching,
its main characteristic, now, being an ap-
parent Straining after sensational Ian
guage and rhetorical effects. His ortho-
doXy as an eXpounder of the faith delivered
by Calvin to the saints-i. e., the elect,
may be unquestionable, but when it comes
to preaching the Gospel Of Humanity, as
The times., 1897-04-23
City Brevities

The charges against Private j. j. Pierce
Of the police force have been dismissed.
Fred. c. Hunter, of No, 1743 L street,
rented On Alti wheel TO a colored man, on
March "a, who failed TO return it,
Mrs Eugene Bear lives at No. 2O4 F
street northwest. Yesterday a thief Sc
cured SO 80 from the dressing case in
her room.
A thief entered the room of d. j.
Fowler, who boards at No. eli L street,
yesterday, and ufled his trunk OF $1,000
In cash.
Benjamin Turner, colored, who was in
dicted for larceny from the person, and
tried in criminal court, No. l, was ac-
quilted yesterday.
Mrs Mollie Jewell, of No. 1881 Eighth
street, left her gold watch and chain 1T
home Wednesday, and when she returned
from a shopping tour a thief had stolen
them,
Private G. F.. Burlingame Of the police
force has been ordered TO pay a fine of
$40 for neglect Of duty, and warned that
a repetition Of the offense will result in
his dismissal.
James W Graham, Charles Mckay,
Joseph Damon. Charles Carroll, and Wells
F Andrews fell victims OF the bicycle
policemen Thursday night, and forfeited
So collateral each in police court yes
ECTday morning
Yesterday morning, Charles II. Stello, of
90 216 Sixth street northwest, reported
that he had left his LaTetto bicycle in
front OF a building on the Avenue, on
Monday night, and when he returned, it
had disappeared.
permit was issued yesterday 10 the
Capital Railway Company for the con-
Struction of its electric powerhouse, The
building is to be erected on lot l Ana
costa, at the south end of the AnacosIia
bridge, Oh ground purchased of the B. &
O. Railroad. Work win be commenced inn
mediately.
Katharine Costello, repres enting Jcre-
miah Costello, Eliza Z. W. Dick. and others,
brought suit today in the equity court
against the unknown heirs OF Luke Wheeler
snd the unknown heirs OF John CoEper,
to perfect title in a certain lot described
as No 19. of square 455, the property Of
Jeremiah Costello.
The times., 1897-04-23
taught by its Divine Founder, the question

taught by its Divine Founder, the question
assumes quite another aspect. In fact, 1T
involves the sincerity OF the learned doctor
One thing S certain The existing gov
ernment of Spain is morally responsible for
the in human, daStardly butchery, by Wey-
ler's orders of helpless prisoners and inof-
fensive "pacificos' men, women, chill
dren and infants while there is credible
evidence that the Cubans have often spared
the lives of their Spanish prisoners and
have only visited retributive justice on Gu
ban traitors. Why Dr. Taimage should pre-
dict Divine interference in the case of the
Armenians and the TURKS, and not in the
case Of Weyler and the Cubans, is prob
lem that can be solved only by reference
to the fact OF inconsistency preaching
ard in practice w. F. c.
Washington, d. c., April 21, 1897
The times., 1897-04-23
PIGEON THIEF SENTENCED.
John and Marion Smith Rob Their
Nnmesake's Coop.

Marion and John Smith were arrested
Wednesday night by Detective Hartigan
and Policeman Anderson because they
have fondness for other peoples pigeons
1t developed yesterday morning that Ma
rion has made regular business for some
time past of robbing pigeon eoops. On
Thursday, however, he rather overstepped
himself Not satisfied with the pigeons
alone, he took q coop containing sixty
birds, a number of squads and several
nests of eggs from Edward Smith, who
lives at No. 90 street northeast Ed
ward reported the robbery to Detective
Hartigan, who found that Marion was the
thief The boys plan was to steal the
pigeons and give them to his brother, who
lived in South Washington. who would
keep them until the trouble blew over
Marion has been up before on the same
charge. and Judge Miller remembered him.
-Four cases were proved against the boy
and sentence of four months in each case
was imposed.
The times., 1897-04-23

Mrs A Inveen, residing at 720 Henry
stree, Alton, III. suffered with sciatic
rheumatism for over eight months She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time using various remedies recommended
bv friends and was treated by the physi-
clans. but received no relief She then
used one and half bottles ofSchamber
lain's Pain Balm which effected a COM
plete cure This is published at her re-
quest, as she wants others similarly aff1ict-
ed TO know what cured her. The % and
so cent sizes for sale by Henry Evans,
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S F
street and Connecticut avenue and S street
northwest
The times., 1897-04-23
An Impostor Sent Up.

Robert Harrison stood in front OF
church on ID street southwest and dis
played a card asking for charity on the
nlea that he was deaf and dumb When
Policeman Narrower came along the man
to edge away, and the officer
called to him. Hold on, there" SAID
narrower. whats the matter with you?"
"Nothiug," said Harrison, and he told
the truth Yesterday Judge Kimball SEN
tenced him to ninety days.
The times., 1897-04-23
Suit Against the District.

William c. Eaton brought suit against
the District yesterday for damages in
the sum of $4,000 for injuries which he
alleged he received April %, 1896, by
falling through an opening In the side
walk on Eighth street southeast, near l.
street. The complainant is a street car
conductor. His attorneys are E. V. Brook
shire and G. L. Trevitt.
The times., 1897-04-23
Iou,se f. wallach Divorced.

A decree of divorce was granted by JUS
tice Hagner yesterday in equity court No.
., to Louise Ethel wallach, and she was
authorized To resume her maidne name of
Lusbv. The husband was Selig c. Wal
lach, and the grounds alleged in the peti-
tion for tile separation were desertio and
abandonment.
The times., 1897-04-23
Caroline MeinkIng's viii.

Caroline A. Meinking's will. dated No
vember &, 1895, was presented at lhe
office of the register of wills yesterday
for probate. 1t directed that her jewelry
he given to her daughters, and all other
real and personal property is bequeathed
to her husband, Adolph Meinking, who is
named as executor.
The times., 1897-04-23
wants am Estate Divided.

Alvin 7. Shoemaker filed bill in equity
yesterday against Edith T. Black and
others, the heirs of William Shoemaker
deceased, asking for the appointment of
a trustee to take charge Of the real estate
in interest, and that the property be sold
and the proceeds be divided among those
who are entitled to share. Ralston &
Sidlons are attorneys for the plaintiff.
The times., 1897-04-23
A Chnnce for Public school Pupil.

A Chance for Public School Pupils.
Messrs. s. S. Daish & Son offer $500
in gold, In two prizes, for the best two
hundred word advertisement for their sum-
mer prices on coal and coke, submitted by
pupils in the seventh and eighth grades and
High School Competing advertisements
must be in by April 80. Particulars can be
obtained at 7o3 Twelfth street northwest.
ap23-3t
The times., 1897-04-23

Static Eiectricityis the only proper treat
ment for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica,
Gout and all Nervous diseases. 1t is APP
proved and recommend ded b the medical pro-
fession. Dermatologist Woodbury., 81
West AID ST., New York, has large in
fiuence machine for the treatment OF tSese
diseases. Consultation free; charges mo /
The times., 1897-06-17

The annual commencement exercises of
the Georgetown Visitation Convent were
held yesterday afternoon ut $50 In the
auditorium OF the convent. Theusual large
audience of friends and relatives OF the
pupils were present His erninence, Moo
signor Martineili, Rev. J. Havens Richards,
aud a number OF invited guests were seat
ed upon the stage. which was decorated
with a prorusion of palms and flowers The
fortunate scholars received their prizes from
Monsignor Martinelh. to whom an address
of welcome was rendered by Miss Jean
Powers.
Those W no gradua ted were Miss Margaret
Shea, Miss Jean Power, Miss Maie 0'Con-
nor, Miss Helen Scheller. or this city;
Miss Joanna McQuail, of Pennsylvania, and
Miss Eleanor Mercin, OF Milwaukee
The program for the commencement ex-
erclses was as follows: Kronun gsnarsch.
Der Prophet Meyerbeer. pianos. Misses
Katharine Kirby, Georgia Mason. Marie
Denonet, Frances O'Meara; harps. Misses
Edith Maruhon, A gnes Romadka, violins,
Misses Margaret Shea, Minnie Nash. Lucy
Jones, Matilda Emory. Address to his
grace, the papal leGate, Miss Jean Power;
salutatory, Miss Helen Scheller; ninuet,
Boccherini pianos, Misses Kirby, Mason,
Demonet, O'Meara; harps, Misses Marnion,
Romadka Song, selected, Miss Marietta
Dwyer; piano duo, PAS des Cymbaies,
Chanhnade, Kisses Kirby, Mason; Ave
Maria with harp obligato, Mascheroli,
Miss Mary LOughlin; Dante E Beatrice
c. GraZiani, harps, Misses Marrnion, I.o-
NADIA; uiandOiins, Misses Keane, DeIno-
net; violin, Miss Margaret Shea. Song.
LITE" Chaminade, Miss Maze OC0nnor;
yaledictory, 3iiss Eleanor r. Mercein;
Hungarian March, Schubert, pianos,
Misses Kirby, Mason, Defnonet, O'Meira
harps, Misses Marrnlon, Roinadkai victims,
Misses Shea, Nash. Jones. Emory.
During the progress or the exercises the
prizes were awarded 70 those whose work
during the year was Ineritorious.
Medals aud premiums were awarded as
follows:
Deportment-sHsses Rachel Overtoa,
Frances Overton. Madeline Shriver, Mary
Healey and Stella Metzger.
Christian Doctrine-Aisses Jean Power.
Margaret Shea, Johanna McQuail, Helen
Scheler and Maze O'Connor
Bellies Letres-Misses Eleanor Mercfn,
Helen Scheler, Maze O'Connor. Johanna
McQuail, Jean Power and Margaret Shea
intellectual ACKNOWLEDGMENT Shea,
Eleanor Mercin, Maie O'Connor, Johanna
bIoQUail, and Jean Power.
scieHce-Maie O'CoDnor, Margaret Shea,
Eleanor Mercin, Helen Seheler, Joanna
MeQuail and Jean Power.
Civil Governrnent-Joanna McQUai1, naie
O'Connor, Helen seheler, Margaret Shea,
and Jean Power.
Ancient Iiistory-Heleu ScheIer, Joanna
McQBail, Margaret Shea, Eleanor Mercin,
Male O'Connor, Jean Power
Modern HistOry-EeauOr Merein, Maie
o'CoDnor, Jean Power, Margaret Shea,
Helen Scheler, and Joanna McQUan
The times., 1897-06-17
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

Manager Kernan's attraction for next
week will be the Henry Buriesque CoiIiS
pany. This is one of the Oldest and yet
one of the best burlesque organizations IN
existence. II is fully equipped in scenery,
costumes and electric effects The In.
troductory burletta is entitled Pink
Dotninos This serves to introduce The
full strength OF the company. The oliO
which follows is made up OF Miss Moll.e
Wilson, the electric spark; Clifford and
Hall, the refined comedy duo; the O'Brien
sisters, known as the Two Peaches"
Brooks and Brooks, eccentric comedians;
Billie Earlows the Iet of New York. Carr
and Mel cod, the musical Comiques, and
others The entertainment concludes with
burlesque on q prominent New York
success entitled An Artistic Model
during the action of which several novel
features Will lie introduced. including the
Partisan dance, the famous RoSsard sisters
in Edison's latest invention. the electric
dolls, the trick elephant Tip who is sad
10 be whole show i IA himself, and d
unique cake-w walk by a number OF write
prize winning walkers
The times., 1897-06-17

Entering upon next, the fourth week oi
high class vaudeville. Mr. Robert Grau, the
director of the Grand, will present the
greatest bill OF the season this far, among
whom may be mentioned Miss Phyllis Ran
kin, Justly entitled the American Anna
Held, who has Just finished an enga cement
and booked for return at Roster < Biais
and Olympia, New York; Miss Lizzie Evans,
the electric spark, of Fogg's Ferry fame,
who will he assisted by the prince Of
comedians. Mr.. Harry Mills, in the fun
nest sketch yet seen in vaudeville; jim
Cronin, the great monoIoguist, late of Tie
firm of Scanlon and CROWN, Horwitz q nd
Bowers will present their side splitting
travaSty on Camille"
The Nineteenth century wonder, Miss
Belle Hathaway, and her monkey, dog and
haboon circus, will appear here for the
first time: this act is truly wonderful, and
is proof OF what can be accomplished with
dumb animals by patience and kindness;
treat for-the ladies and children. 1t will
also be the first appeara nee OF the
queerest of queer men, Mr. John W.
Ryrne, whose act is truly wonderful; Miss
Marguerite Rosa, the charming contralto
the only rival Of Helen Moray; also will
he seen Sherman, the acrobatic wonder
w onderful.
Mr. Robert Grau, the general of all
vaudeville managers, has promised the
greatest revelation in the near future that
has ever been seen in vaudeville.
The times., 1897-06-17
ST. JOsEPH's SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises by Pupils at the
Carroll Institute.

The closing exercises of st. Joseph s
School took place at Carroll Institute yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock. The pro-
gram opened with chorus OF welenIne
by the vocal class and was concluded " tn
an enjoyable diversity of songs, recitations,
and drills, participated in by both the
day pupils and the cadets.
The prizes were announced by Rev
DE- Stafford ana presented by Rev. Father
Gloyd, of st. Patrick's Church. AT The
conclusion of the distribution OF prizes
aud medals Father Gloyd closed the
exercises with Il few happy remarks
The times., 1897-06-17
Colonial Beach,

The majestic steamer, JANE KfOSELFY
leaves Clyde Pier, sunday, June 20, at .
a. IN. sharp for COLONIAL BEACH Four
uOuIs on shore Home at 1880 d. IN.
kound-trip Iare, soc; Children, 25c. On
ana after june 20 Jhe JANE MOSELEI
leaves daily for Colonial Beach at 8 m
tAoDdays excepted. Every Saturday ven
Ing, 3 p IN. Fare Z SC, good co return on
Sunday evening Refreshments ana table
note dinner on steamer. J1Iy office 1871
r ST NV. Charters and state-Tooms booked
Item
The times., 1897-06-17

Next week, at the Lafayette Square
Opera House, the Castle Square opera
Company viii sing two operas At each
performance pinafore'' and ''CavlHeiia
Rusticana The story Of "Pinafore" is
too well known TO need repetition. 1t is
considered the best Of the Gilbert and
Sullivan products, and its music is better
known than that OF any opera they have
written. The Lass Who Loved Il Sailor
has been sung IN every country in the
civilized world, and still holds its pres
tige.
Mascagnis "Cayalleria Rusticana" is
creation that has not been equaled since
the famous Italian gave the passionate
creation 20 the world. Itsrude life realism,
its wonderful pathos, the plain, straight
forward way in which the subject is
handled make it unique in the world CT
lyrics. 1t requires a company above the
average to give life to its words and
weight to its music. and no artists can
do justice to ii more fully than the MEM
ters of the company vino have so ably
fulfilled the promise Of popular opera
at popular prices"
The times., 1897-06-17
Cannot Agree ON wage scale.

Jellico, Tenn, June 16.-The two days
conference between nsaers and operators
in this field ended wit out an agreement
as to next years wage scale. Every
mine will now be forced TO make it's own
settlement with the men. if any is made
The outlook for settlement is dismal
The times., 1897-06-17

A pleasant gathering of friends assem-
bled last evening at the residence of Mrs.
II. W.. Wells, in honor OF her birthday.
among them being Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Arnold MI and Mrs. Harry Horan, Miss
Fritscb, Mr.. Haney, Mr.. c. b. Jarvis,
Mr. Austin Jarvis, Mr.. Earl Wells, and
Miss Matte Roseberry, of Indianapolis.