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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

other states, territories and foreign countries
in attendance was II ,224. From California
the registration was IL, 694, making a total
Of 49, 18. Outside OF California, the biggest
delegation was from Illinois, that state
sending 1,093; Iowa being next, Pennsylva-
mia third, followed by Ohio, New York,
Missouri and Massachusetts in the order
named. The women from all places outside
OF the state were almost twice as numerous
as the men, the figures being women, 7,477;
men, 3,T41.
A SPECIAL to the New York Herald last
Wednesday from Washington says ANY
| aggressive interference on the part Of Japan
would result in the landing Of blue jackets
and marines, and the hosting Of the Ameri-
can flag over the hawaiian Islands, with or
without the ratification OF the pending an
nexation treaty. The administration, real
izing that some crisis might arise while the
treaty still hangs fire in the senate, has
taken steps to be prepared for any emer-
gency. Rear Admiral Beardslee will have,
when the next steamer arrives In Honolulu,
instructions giving him power to act in the
manner indicated above at the first sign OF
aggression or the part of japan, or trouble
OF any kind with which the local authorities
are not able to cope"
THE Melzingah reservoir in Fishkill noun.
tain, near Mattepan, N Y, burst last week
owing to the heavy rains. The water ran
into the creek below Duchess Junction,
flooding he country and drowning nine
persons. The flood at Duchess Junction
washed away 200 yards of the Hudson river
railroad track. There were two reservoirs
ON the mountain one-half mile distant. The
upper dam gave way, letting the volume o.
water into the lower reservoir. This also
burst and the water rushed Town through
the ravine and made terrible havoc. Build
ings were torn in pieces and occupants car
ried away in the raging flood. Five bodies
have been recovered, those Of Peter Multi
gan and wife, a mother and child, and tn,
wife of the engineer of Timoney's bricl
yard. The reservoir is in Fishkill noun
tain a mile east Of Fishkill, five hundred
by three hundred feet and thirty-fve fee
deep.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

Mrs. Yeast-"I wish l could think
of something to keep my husband at
home nights" Mrs. Puncheon-"Get
him a bicycle" Mrs. Yeast" That
would take him out more than ever"
Mrs. Puncheon-"Oh, no, it wouldn't.
My husband got one the day before
yesterday and the doctor says he won't
be out for a MONTH" Household
Words.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

"Here, come away from there" said
Perry Patettic, as Wayworn Watson
started to enter the bar.room. They're
onto me there. Last time l started in
the barkeeper throwed a half glass of
dead beer right in me face as soon as l
stuck me head in the door," "Di-did
you have time to git your face open?"
asked Wayworn, stammering in his ex-
observation-disclosures Enquirer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

Do you want anything in the line Of
drugs and medicines-no matter what? II
80 call on Fred A. Ainsworth,% proprietor Of
the new Williamstown drugstore, on Depot
street, one door east OF ]. X. Lynde's store
II, perchance, he may not ave exactly what
you desire, he will aim to supply 1t in the
honest prices and square dealing will do 1t,
he is bound to secure q fair share OF public
patronage. Sewing-machine supplies and q
popular line OF stationery are ~specialties.
Give him q call.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21
BARRE TRAINS.
Vermont Railroad.
Commencing June 81, 1897.

Trains Going South and East ,oiU Leave Mont
Velier as f~olloos:
Z; bsA N; MAIL; for FitcRR6uIs' Boston; Spring:
G GsId 70 E RO.,a aon GItbS sna change Sew nS saSue waS9e az W wa5ies
River Junction with fast express to New York, via
arriving I: 10 p. NJ.
IL: 80 p. M. FAST TRAIN. for Boston via Low
s sa N and New w GOTm via ps sg6insEs ae q R and Worcester
@: OB p. NJ. PASSENGER. for White River
Junction, connecting with mixed train for Windsor.
,I2;4o A. M; ExPREss for BostoE via Lowell
Wagner sleepers to Boston and to Springfield.
Trains Going North and West:
.a;BO p. NJ EXPRESS. for Montreal. ogdens.
burg, Richford-daily except sunday-ottaws and
the West. Wagner Cars TO Montreal and Ottawa.
1o:1bA; M. PASSENGER. for burlington, Ru.
land, st. Albans, Richford and Ogdensburg, making
connections for Rutland, Troy, Albany and New
bans, %Richford. Montreal, Norwood and Ogdensburg.
aud Chicago via Norwood and Niagara Falls.
Wagner Parlor Car to Montreal without change.
Q: O5 p. M. EXPRESS for Burlington, st. Al.
Montpelier to Chicago without change. Due in
Chicago s;lo Pm NET night CONNECTS at Essex
Through tickets to, Chicago and all points West tor
sale at the principal stations.
Suburban Train Service.
Leave montpelier AZ o;SO' s'o' lV.oV, a. M lstoo,
after leaving time.
Leave Barre at $40, $50 A. N, IL: 90 NJ, sos, $40,
II 90, p. N. Arrive at Montpelier, twenty min.
utes after leaving time.
Trains leave for williamstown at 1855 p. N. and
$3.50 p. n,
sDaily, Sundays included. I Sundays only.
All passenger trains will stop at the Pioneerworks,
to take or leave passengers when signaled.
B. b. BAILEY. Agent.
II, W, General Superintendent
8. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21
MISCELLANY.
The Foreigner In Japan.

There are sixteen nations having
treaties with Japan, and they present,
in the foreign concessions, the singular
spectacle Of sixteen little governments
all independent of each other, dispens-
ing justice and administering as many
different forms OF law within the same
territory.
Each foreigner is registered in the
consulate of his country. All legal
processes and suits against him, brought
by other foreigners or by Japanese, are
entered with and tried before his con
sui, except in the case of Great Britain,
which maintains a court separate from
its consulate. II the alien commits an
offence against Japanese law or regula-
ton outside the treaty limits, he can be
arrested by the native police, but he
must be tried and punished, if guilty,
by his consul, the Japanese govern
ment prosecuting the case, and it is
also bound, on the request of a consul,
10 arrest deserters and fugitives from
justice who have fled outside treaty
limits. Certain custom fees and regu-
lations are provided for, but failure to
pay the former or any dispute about the
latter can be settled only by a consul.
On the other hand, the land in the
foreign concessions is the property of
the japanese government, and is leased
in perpetuity to the foreigner at a rate
per tSubo (six feet square) which varies
according to the location of the land, is
payable annually, and is the only tax
levied. The lease may be bought and
sold, but always subject to the ground
rent.
In the Kencho (the office of the NUM-
cipal authorities) is vested all police
and sanitary control, and the care of all
streets and roads, but the police cannot
enter the premises of a foreigner with
out the written permission of his con
sui. In Kobe, the foreign settlement
of Hiogo, the residents own the lant
they occupy.-From Harper's Weekly
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21
The Children,

Only to keep them So
Soft, warm and young
The wee. feeble fingers,
The babbling tongue,
Tears that we kiss away,
Smiles that we win,
Careless of knowledge,
AS guiltless of sin.
Only to keep them so,
Frank, true and pure,
OF our full wisdom
SO lovingly sure.
Our frowns all they shrink from,
Our fiat their law,
Our store whence all gladness
They fearlessly draw,
Only to keep them So
Sweet hands hat cling,
Sweet lips hat laugh for us,
Sweet tones that ring;
Curls that we train to wave.
Feet that we guide,
Each fresh step a wonder,
Each new word a pride.
Only to keep them so,
Women and men
Are the TIMES that circled us
Lovingly then;
Gentle and good to US,
Patient and strong,
Guarding our weaknesses,
Bearing us long,
London Tit-Bi
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

II. G. JOINER, Allen P. o., Hillsdale Co.,
Mich, says: Nothing gave my rheuma-
tism such quick relief as DR.. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

How did Balding lose his
hair?" Hell understand his wife had
a hand in it."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

RUBBKR STAMPS made to order by, the
Vermont Wstchman Company.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-21

THEY that know no evil will suspect
none.-Ben Jonson.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

lower Delaware carry great quantities
of this Christmas decoration. The
Pennsylvania railroad has issued an
order which compels prepayment Of
freight on holly.
A birthday party viii be given by the
men of the Presbyterian Church, of
Port Penn, on December II, in the
schOol-house. Refreshments will be
served, and an interesting program,
consisting Of music and recitations, is
arranged.
Sunday night a large cat cr9wled
into the ash pan Of the furnace at the
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
ElktOn, and remained there all night.
When the furnace was ralSed in the
morning the animal came out with it's
fur on fire. 1t was so badly burned
that il was killed to end its suffering.
A stranger has been attempting to
work" the Junior Order Of American
Mechanics in Kent county for assist
ance.
While the 12-year-old son of Robert
Donovan, of Bridgeville, was shooting
at a target his gun exploded and the
load entered his face and shoulders.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
DIED.

BARTRAM.-On the evening OF De-
cember 8, 1897, Ida May, wife Of
Frank G.. Bartram, of No. SOC West
Tenth street, in the 29th year of her
age.
BURNETT.-On December 8, 1897,
Louis Burnett, aged 81 years.
DAWSON December 5, 1897, Eliza
NJ, widow of Benjamin +. Davis, in
her 18th year.
DOWNIE.- Entered into rest, on De-
cember 8, 1897, at New Castle, Del,
Annie u. Downie, widow of the late
James Downie, aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend her funeral. Services at her
late home, North Third street, on Mon
day afternoon, December 13, at 2
O'Clock.
GRIFFIN.-In this city, on December
6, 1897, Anna A. Griffin, aged so
years.
HAUSER.- December 8, 1897, Mary
Hauser, the beloved wife of Edward
A. Hauser, Of No. COO Spruce street,
aged 26 years.
HIBBARD-On December 6, 1887
Elizabeth Florence daughter of John
and Mary Hibbard, agdd l3 years, 10
months and II days.
HUSBANDs.-O December 5, 1897,
Thomas Husbands, in his SOth year.
LAWLESS. Suddenly, in this city, on
December 10, James F., son of the
late James and Mary Lawless, aged
% years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, on Mon
day morning at o'clock, from the
residence of his brother-in-law, James
Croker, No. 919 Elm street. High mass
at st. Pauls Church. Interment al
Cathedral Cemetery.
MAHONEY.-In this city, on the 5tl
instant, Patrick Mahoney, aged 6l
years.
MILLAWAY.-On December 8, 1897
John Millaway, aged 76 years.
RILEY.-In this city, on December q
Richard, son Of Patrick and Jan
Riley, aged 4 years.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
THE INsT1ruTE CLOSED.

Professor A. r.. Spaid lectured on the
Natural World and Nature as a Sci
ence" at the final sessions Of the insti-
tue yesterday, showing how a l1nowl-
edge Of nature and some knowledge OF
plant life should be cultivated in the
student. He then read a set Of resoiu-
tlons against the state appropriation of
one-fourth the money which is re-
ceived from liquor licenses being paid
TO the teachers in salaries.
He was followed by Mrs. j. r. MILL
gan, Of Wilmington, who gave short
temperance lecture. The committees on
neurology and resolutions then made
their annual report, and after The read
ing of the minutes of the previous
institute, the session adjourned. 1t is
said that the next session viii be held
in Newark, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

The Kent County Teachers Institute
closed at Smyrna yesterday.
Rev. John l. NlcIIim, ex-consul 10
Nottingham, England, was stricken
with paralysis at his home in George
town, and is in a critical condition.
Talbot county corn is peculiarly dis
eased. horses eating Of it becoming af-
fected.
The Harrington and Milford football
teams played a tie game at Milford yes
terday.
Many Talbot county horses are af-
fected with staggers.
Revival services at Port Penn NJ f..
Church have resulted in fourteen con-
4 versions.
Christ p. E. Church, at Delaware
City. will soon call a rector.
Stephen Pleasanton was slightly
burned while burning grass from a
field near Dover.
John Collins, a farmer near SeafOrd,
was seriously injured by a tree which
he was cutting down, and which fell on
him.
Gunners are not meeting with much
+ success quail shooting. The birds are
becoming educated up to some little
tricks of their own which puzzle the
best dogs and are an enigma to even
the. most experienced sportsmen.
There is a pleasant rivalry between
the two dramatic clubs which now ex-
ist in Laurel, and some excellent plays
may he the result, as each is trying
hard to excel the other in the merit of
public approval.
Andrew NJ. Johnson has succeeded
4 Eugene II. Rowley as postmaster at
/ Girdletreo. q i3tR8hi
Fish are very scarce down the state
Misuetoe is reported as being scarce
this year and bearing but few berries.
About 800 Kent county people are en-
gagged in cutting, shipping, and work
ing 'fholly" for the city markets. This
4 business has grown to big proportions
and the boats and vessels plying from
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
The SECRET OF SUCCESS

Is to give people what they want prices within the reach of
their poockebooks 1t is all right to have fine stock and
prices beyond the reach Of the people ou might Just as we'll
close your store doors and go fsng purpose of these
remarks is to let the public know that the large varied stock
carried by McW EE in the line of Furniture and Carpets
not only equal quality and style that an other house.
but that it marked down to figures that put it within the
reach OF all MoEW BIB carries all grades and it matters
what your taste ma be- he prepared you and
you want the very best you will not have mortgage your
house to pay the bill.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
THEORY DEPARTMENT.

and Shorthand College:
THEORY DEPARTMENT.
Bookkeeping and business-IIighest.
100 per cent, w. q. Douglas; next high
est, 50 per cent, Archie T. Richards.
Bookkeeping examinations-TIig
est, 100 per cent, w. E. Douglas; next
highest, 50 per cent, Ellis Brown, J.
w. Davis, /. W.Eby, r. II. HOllett, r.
b. Layton, A. T. Richards, w. Z. Mar
tin, e. B. Wilson.
Business Observation-Disclosures, 100 per
cent, w. e. Douglass; next highest, 9S
per cent, a. 4. Ricl1rds, George 4. Nc
Closkey.
Business manship-IIighest, %
per cent, w. r. Douglass; next high
est, SS per cent, Charles @. Taylor.
Practical pelling-IIighest, 100 per
cent, w. 2. Douglas William A. Nc
Nance, A. T. Richards; next highest,
SO per cent, Miss NJ. Jaquette, A. c.
Brandriff, f. S. Matchett, Cornelius
Quill, G. r. Wilson, J. R. WoOdall.
Quick calculations-High 100 per
cent, w. q. Douglas; A. T. Richards;
next highest, "a per cent, Ellis Brown,
1. w. Eby, Fred. Macklin, n. w. Moore
W. w. Nelson, Q. r. Wilson.
Business correspondence-IIi Highest
100 per cent, w. Z. Douglas. Miss
Edith Gregg; next highest. 80 per cent,
Misses Maud Webb, Il. M. Nickerson
II. n. Gerry.
General average-Highest, 90 per
cent, w. %. Douglas; next highest. 92
per cent. A. T. Richards.
Prizes-First, 1. W. Eby, for skill in
quick calculations; second, G. r. VIII
sin, for skill in quick calculations; j.
H. Tate, for most improvement in pen
manship.
ACTUAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
Banking department and business Of
fices-Highest, 95 per cent, J. b.
Wright, M. c. Brinton, w. A. Webb;
next highest, "a per cent, Miss +. b
Br0strom.
Practical bookkeeping Highest, "a
per cent, A. J. Hart; next highest, 9C
per cent, w. B. Wright.
Business culatiOns-Highest, o.
per cent, M. c. Brinton; next highest
80 per cent, J. B. Wright.
Business penmanship-Hig IS
per cent, A. j. Hart; next highest, 81
per cent, Miss 3. B. BrostrOm, John B
Wright, William A. Webb.
Practical spelling-TIighest 100 Del
cent, Miss Il. b. Brostrcm, John B
Wright, William A. Webb, o w
Adams.
Quick culatiOns-Highest, SS pei
cent, NJ. c. BrintOn; next highest. 81
per cent, Miss 1. B. Brosuom.
Commercial law-Highest, sc Del
cent, J. B. Wright; next highest. 9.
per cent, Miss z. b. Brostrom, M. G
Brinton. w. A. Webb.
Correspondence-Hiehest, 100 pei
cent, Miss 10. B. Brostrom next high
est, 9S per cent, Miss L. X. Stirling.
General average-IIighest, 90 pei
cent, J. B. Wright; next highest. 81
per cent, Miss e. B. Brostrom.
Prizes-First, J. B. Wright, for skill
in quick calculations; second. Miss Z
b. BrOstrOm, for skill in quick calcula
tions; j. B. Wright. for most improve
ment IN penmanship.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

w. w. and Edward Wise were in
Wilmington yesterday.
Messrs. Butz and Little, Of Whining
ton, were the guests of New Castle
friends last night.
i. e. Eliason and A. III. Padberg
spent yesterday afternoon in Whining
ton.
Miss Lola Murphin, who has been the
guest OF Miss Lucy White, returned
home last evening.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
Married

-sINIMONS.-At the Union
NJ e. parsonage, No. sos Washing
ton street, on Wednesday evening,
December s, 1897, by Rev. John d. Q.
Hanna, James b. Tucker and Miss
Marjorie S. Simmons, both of VIII
mingtOn.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
rHE PISTON ROD BRoKE.

James sherry had a narrow escape
from what might have proved q fatal
accident. while at work in the black
smith shop at the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company's works. He was
operating a steam hammer when the
piston rod broke, humping out the cyl
inder head, which went flying toward
Sherry, striking him on the shoul-
der. No bones were broken, but his
shoulder was badly bruised.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

INSTANT RELIEF AND SURE
CURE.-No matter in what form or
how long standing, Catarrh readily
succumbs to the influence Of that magi-
cal Catarrh cure-Dr. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder. Volumes could be
registered and written of true and hon
est testimony in cases where It has
cured when all other treatments have
failed. DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
acts quickly, is easily applied, is harm
less and pleasant-74. Sold by Miller
Drug Company, 402 Market street; N.
b. Danforth, Market and Second
streets.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
A nFPLORABLE FACT.

When Hon. Henry Watterson arrived
in New Castle last Thursday he was
compelled to eat his lunch at restau-
rant, no one showing him the slightest
attention. This is regarded as rather
strange, as all the preceding lecturers
and speakers had been so well and cor
daily entertained.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
NEW FACTS ABOUT SOUTH DA-
KOTA.

To enable the farmers in the Eastern
States to pass the long Winter evenings
in an entertaining and instructive man
ner, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway Company has recently pub
lished for free distribution, a new
pamphlet, finely illustrated with pic
lures which will delight the eyes of
Eastern farmers, and containing letters
from their brethren in South Dakota
descriptive of their experience while
tilling the soil and raising cattle, sheep
and hogs in the Sunshine State"
This pamphlet is well worth reading
through from cover to cover 1t will
be sent free if you will send your ad-
dress to either II. +. Hunter, Immigra-
tiOn Agent, 291 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, or TO George II. Heafford, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Old Colony
Building, Chicago, III.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
TIE FLORIDA LIMITED.
THREE ENTIRE NEW TRAINS FOR
SOUTHERN RAILWAYS FLORIDA
SERVICE

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS FLORIDA
SERVICE.
The Southern Railway will inaugu-
rate its Florida Limited on January
II, 1898. The three trains built for this
service are the finest that have ever
been turned out by the Pullman Com
pany. This seasons schedule will be
the fastest and most convenient ever
operated between Eastern cities and
the resorts of the South. The Florida
Limited will leave Broad street Sta
tiOn daily, except Sunday at 2.36 D.
m, and arrive at Jacksonville at 1.1O
p. m, and St. Augustine 2.20 D. m.
Write to John NJ. Beall, District Pas
senger Agent, S3S Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, for further information
and advance Pullman accommodations.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
TNspECTTON Next WFFK.

Orders have been issued by Capain
Z. E. Rogers to each member of the
local military company to have all the
uniforms, arms and accoutrements in
perfect order for the annual full dress
inspection next week.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

Call and see that Upright Piano at
SS5. Dearborns, $50 and S22 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

CHARLES PEDRICK NOT so WELL.
Charles Pedrlck, who was recently
removed to the State Hospital for
treatment for mental trouble, was not
so we'll yesterday. His condition is
fairly good, but there is a tendency to-
ward falling as the time passes.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
NEW CASTLE REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE.-No. 78 South Fifth street.
New Castle; brick house; slate roof;
seven rooms and bath; range; hot and
cold water; gas; plastered summer
kitchen; good cellar; best location In
city; newly papered perfect condition;
possession; easy terms. Apply
c. W. Edwards, Evening Journal onice'
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
GOIDEY ROLL OF HONOR.

Pianos at honest prices at Dear
born's, $50 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

Following is the roll of honor for
November of the Goldey Commercial
and Shorthand College:
Evening journal., 1897-12-11
Nov Castle EYeniug journal.

NEW CASTLE. DEC. IL, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-12-11

the evening Of De-
cember 8, 1897, Ida May, wife Of
Frank G. Bartram, of No. SOC West
Tenth street, in the 29th year of her
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

Eop. Joseph A. Locke became Mason
in Dunlap lodge, at Biddeford. On his
remova! to Portland he transferred his
membership to Portland lodge, No. l,
and at it's next election was chosen senior
warden and later worshipful master, &C.
cupyiug this chair in 1871 and 1879.
Among the other high Offices in the
fraternity that he has held are the fol-
lowing: Most eminent high priest of
GreeDieaf chapter, No. Is, r. A. M, in
1870; eminent commander of st. Alban
commandery. No. S, K. IT,, in 1877 and
1878; grand high priest of the grand
chapter of Maine in 1851 and 1882 !;
deputy grand commander of the grand
co,Lnlandery of Maine in 1887; right emil
nent grand commander of the grand COM
mandery of Maine in 1883 and 1889. At
the triennial conolave of the Grand En-
campnleut of the United States at Wash
ingtou, d. e., in 1889, he was elected
chairman of the ritual committee to re.
wise and correct the ritual of the order
throughout the country and was re-
elected at the next triennial conclave at
Denver, COL, in 1889.
In May, 1926, he was elected deputy
grand master Of the grand lodge of
Maine which position he has since held.
Mr.. Locke was also for IL years thrice
potenG grand master of Yates Lodge of
Perfection in Portland and commander
in-chief of Maine Consistory for eight
years. In Septem Der. 1884, he received
at Detroit the honorary grade of sovereign
grand inspector general, 33rd and last
degree of Masonery. He has also heen an
officer of the grand encampment, Knights
Templar. of the United States.