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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09
ThetfOrd,

The district school closed last Friday.
Miss Dow, who has been the teacher, will
return for the winter term. - Mabel
Harding is visiting her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. j. @. Kenney. - There were three
united with the church. last Sabbath.
There was a church sociabe in academy
hall last Friday evening. - Phineas
Kenney has been visiting friends in Cam
bridgeport, Mass. - Mrs. Sophia Carey
has gone to Massachusetts. + Jason
Elmer has sold his store to Mr.. Cotton Of
Stafford, and bought the Brickett house
and has moved to the same.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09
And the voters sadly murmur-oh. dear

And the voters sadly murmur-oh dear!
While in the investigating mood it might
be we'll for the Legislature to attempt to
discover why the laws regulating the Ii.
censing OF pedlers is not decently aud hon
estly enforced Hordes of pestiferous bar
barians from Syria, Bohemia, Italy, Arabia
and all lower Asia roam at will over and
through the State, carrying the pestilence
which walks in darkness in their clothes
They are dangerous and offensive nuisances
and II they cannot be abated they should be
taxed as a partial offset to their offensive
presence. AS an illustration of the very
peculiar way in which the law Ia applied
we give the following table of receipts for
pedlers' licenses for the year ending June
30, 1898:
windham county, s 80 90
Caledonia county, 80 co
Rutland county, 10 90
Bennington county, 80 co
Windsor county, 270 co
Total 1915 90
Why does it happen that only five coun-
ties make returns? How does IL "happen"
to run at S15 or S3o except in Windsor
Queer system, isn't IL?
They had their "pictures took" of course.
The Rutland Herald says of the visit to the
Legislature committee to the workhouse:
Speaker Hsskins went home Saturday
night to bank up his house, put on the
double doors and windows and rake up the
dead leaves.
A glance at the columns of the Free Press
just now indicates that the OK of our es
teemed contemporary is gored-or at least,
in danger. Since the investigation was Or
dered that paper is conspicuous for what it
doesn't say, and the copy that doesn't get in
must make a luxurious and downy couch
for the Office cat. And yet, except in cases
of policy and friendship, the Free Press is a
newspaper.
The Messenger says that "bicyclsts all
over Vermont are willing to be taxed
twenty-five cents, fifty cents, or one dollar
yearly II the money can be used in mprov-
ing the roads Of the State" The Messenger
may have put the figures high at dollar,
but the general feeling is stated correctly.
And is IL possible that cyclists would not
object to even a dollar year for good roads.
The bill now before the House, which pro-
vides for tax OF twenty-five cents, will be
amended to fifty cents when the bill comes
up, and probably on motion OF Mr.. Wall,
who originated the twenty-five cent idea.
1t is estimated that there are between
40, 900 and $4,000 wheels in use in the State.
and even a twenty-five cent specific tax
would build considerable permanent road
way. Better make 1t at least fifty, however.
Gov. Smith has signed the Rutland rail-
road bile. Incorporating the Rutland-Cana-
dian Railroad company and the bill incor-
porating the Champlain Construction COM
pany.
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The Fish Hatchery's Salvation.

The fish hatchery appropriations have thus
far been hampered by the presence of commits
sioner Titcomb who by many of the members
has been thought 20 be riding the Legislature
on this subject Allowing this TO be true,
why not appoint Mr. Downer of Sharon as
Vermont's fish commissioner in place of Mr..
Titcombp Why not1
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09
ARTHUR ROPES, General Editor.

THE WATCHMAN cheerfully pub
fishes the letter of Mr.. Crandall in
opposition to the proposed annexation
of part of Berlin to Montpelier. The
case will certainly stand fair and full
presentation of all the reasons against,
as well as for, the favorable action of
the Legislature.
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SOME MORE FIGURES.
What the Vouchers on File in The
State Auditors Office ShOws.--
An Interesting Table.

For the fiscal year ending June 80 last in
elusive, the auditor drew or iers for the follow
ing boards for these sums:
Board Of agriculture, 8 1886 81
Board of cattle commits
sioners and veterinar-
les, 6,3ll 80
Cattle killed by the com
missioners, 1906 %
Board of health, 1919 81
Railroad commissioners, 1881 80
Fish commissioners, ac-
counts, 2,O57 AZ
Fish commissioners, UNI
der the license act SCI %
Expenses of the fish
hatchery, 1886 81
Board of pharmacy ac-
counts, 113 %
Board of visitors to pub
lie institutions, 10S 81
State commissioners for
town libraries, 2tS 81
State geologist, 1,45J 0S
--- S3S,O07 81
Following is table of the official expenses of
the State officers from July |, 1897 to June 30,
'9S:
Gov Grout s 100 II
Governor and staff trip to Nashville, $3.50 GO
Secretary of civil and military affairs, 80 90
Inspector of finance, 1913 62
State auditor, 1888 4S
| Tax commissioners, 63J %
Adjutant and inspector general, 1906 81
Secretary of State, 123 80
State treasurer, 80 10
Quartermaster general, 3l5 70
Total, S6,147 56
In the above table the expense account of
the tax commissioner as given must be a mis-
take. In the administration of that office no
such expense account could possibly be con-
tracted. The item is undoubtedly open to sat-
sfactory explanation.
BURLINGTON, VT, June 80 1897.
| To expense attending commence
ment exercises at Burlington and
Nor hfeld $40 30
| Received Payment
W. FL. GILMORE.
Approved,
Governor Grout,
Sept. l, 1897
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STATE OF vermont TO L. .. Peck, Dr., Mar.
1, 1898
Dec 7. Expl postage So,
postage, So. 10
Dec 90. Expenses at Montpelier,
express, ETC., 1 40
Dec. q. Express. messenger and
postage 2 so
Dec. %. Expenses examination
boards 30
Dec. 80. Postage aud express, 9 80
Jan. r. Expenses attending Off
GERS schools, 30
Jan. H. Postage and express. 10 %
Feb. 3. kilograms, postage and
messenger, 03
Feb. 3. Telephone and expenses
at Montpelier, 10 70
Feb. 3. Express, postage and
express, 10
Feb. II. Expenses of T. 8. Peck,
Maj Jocelyn and Col. Hubbard
to Vermont Veterans Associa-
ton meeting, Boston, by Gov.
CIRCUITS orders 80 80
Feb. g. Postage, kilograms, pic
lures for State ~ 90
Feb. 26. Team Fort Ethan Allen, 90
Telephone service February, 8 SO
One letter book, Mrs. Peck's acct.
S419, 10
S 1853 30
Endorsed-"S1O0, allowed. Bal
snce held for explanation by
Governor"
FAIRLEE, February IS, 1893
Gov. Josiah Grout, Derby, Vt.
Sir;-I find the actual expense of election
of field officers and officers school, held at
st. Johnsbury, January II and -, to be
six hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty
three cents, and 1 would respectfully make
requisition for above amount for payment
OF said bills. Respectfully,
w. II. GILMORE, Quartermaster.
Approved.
JOSIAH CIRCUIT, Gov.
81, 8, 98,
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When State officials go to Nashville,
And for it voters have to pay;
What art will soothe their profane language,
What charm will drive their tears away?
In parlor cars, barouches. sugar"
In hack fares, suites and telegram.
Expense accounts for sweet typewriter3,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Fish spawn, mileages, tuberculosis,
States attorneys, bicycles, beer;
Insurance commissioners, official expencas, >
Isn't it jolly to see them all here
But the weeping and wailing,
The gnashing of molars,
The death shrek of agony over it all;
When darling pet measure
Is knocked to Timbuctoo,
1t isn't so funny then, after the ball
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09

One Minute Cough Cure. cures
That 10 what 10 was made for.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09

State OF Vermont to T. s. Peck Dr., Mar
l. 1903
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For the fiscal year ending June 80 last, in
elusive, the auditor drew or iers for the follow
ing boards for these aums.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15
RECEPTION IN, HONOR OF ANTHo-
 NY HOPE HAWKINS

A reception was given by Mrs. Ruth erford Trowbridge yesterday from II o'clock a. m. until o'clock p. m. at her home, 70 Grove street, to hear MT. An thony Hope Hawkins read from his books. The house was decorated hand somely with Easter lilies and lighted sticks which stood on the floor About 1T5 ladies were present. Delmonico served luncheon after the reading.
 Mrs Trowbridge received alone and introduced the guests to the dlstin- guished novelist. She wore beautiful reception toilet of black and white, the bodice of ivory white satin overlaid with straps of narrow black velvet rib bon
 The following numbers were read by MT. Hawkins:
 'gThe Philosopher in the Apple Or chard.'
 '"The Princess and the Republican"
 From the Dolly Dialogues-(a) Cor dial Relations" (b) "A Slight Mis- take"
 Among those present were: Mrs. E Eastwood Wallace of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Thomas Wallace jr., Mrs Charles F. Brooker, Miss Adel Farrel all of Ansonia; Mrs. R. S. Stafford of New York, Mrs. Lynde Harrison. Miss Gertrude Harrison and Mrs. Harrison's house party, Miss Foraker, Miss Ogles, by, Miss Carline White and Miss Char. lotte Lowe; Mrs. William W. Farnam Mrs. Godfrey Dunscomb, Mrs. George B. Rogers, Miss Carolyn Trowbridge Miss Kate Trowbridge, Miss Coy, Miss May Bishop, Miss Bumstead, the Misses Whittlesey, Miss Twfning, Miss Mary Quincy, Mrs. Henry English, Mrs. Johr Hall, Mrs. William Hillhouse, Miss Betts, Miss Porter, Mrs. Morris Sey. mour, Mrs. John K. Beach, Miss R. D Beach, Mrs. Thomas Bennett, Miss Bennett, Mrs. Winston Trowbridge Miss Maud Trowbridge, Miss Sargent Mrs. Edward Sargent, Mrs. Rice, Mrs Justus Hotchkiss, Miss Winchester Miss Helen Baldwin. Mrs. Russel Hotchkiss, Mrs. Henry Ring and Mrs William Daggett.
 Mir Hawkins left for New York on ar afternoon train.
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Halloway, as grand guide Three of the appointees having declined to serve, substitution was made as follows: For guide, Fred A. Scranton; chaplain, Ed gar M. Butler; sentry, Robert McAr- thur, jr. Speeches were made by Dis- trict Deputy John Mackrille and others. In behalf of the lodge a past regents jewel was presented to the past regent, F. s. Wade. District Deputy Matthew son making the presentation. It was an enthusiastic meeting andEmuch inter- est was manifested.
 John Lindley of Wallingford and Miss Elizabeth Quinn of Kensington were married at the residence of Rev. Dr. Mitchell by the latter Thursday even ing.
 Schooner Thomas IT. James, Captain Pierce, has arrived at New York from Norfolk, and the schooner John A. Brown, Captain Futile, has cleared from New York for Port Eaton.
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LATEST FAIR VEN NE IFS.

Special Meeting of Ecclesiastical Society
 of Grand Avenue Church.
 A special meeting of the ecclesiastical society of the Grand avenue Congrega- tional church was held Thursday even- ing, L. P. Clark acting as chairman, and F. H. Hemingway clerk. The meeting was called to take action on the proposition to change the manner of dsposing of, the spews. For many years the pews have been sold at auction. The society, after considerable discus sion, voted to have the seats free, each member of the congregation to be ask ed to pledge a certain weekly amount for the support of public worship. The first proposition was to arrange the pledge cards 50 as to set apart a certain sum for the support of the church and another sum for benevolence. This plan was rejected by a close vote. It was then decided in favor of the free seat and pledge system as stated above. It was stated that the new system would necessitate the purchase of 700 new hymn books. It will take effect at the beginning of the society year. May l..
 Mrs Joseph Cooke of Newton Center is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Will lis Hemingway, of Quinnipiac avenue. Mrs. Cooke read paper on Missions" before the Woman's Board of Missions, New York city, this week. and the paper was received with great appreciation. Her husband, Rev. Joseph Cooke. who has been i'll for a couple of years, has improved considerably of late
 An interesting meet of the All Content Whist club was held this week with Miss J. K Hemingway. Miss fleming way won the first ladies' prize, a hand some cut glass bottle filled with per fumery, and Charles Kelsey secured the first gentlemen's prize, a handsome painted match safe The next meeting of the club will be held with MT and Mrs. Charles Kelsey.
 On Tuesday. evening, January IS, CO B, Loyal Crusaders, will give an entertainment in Sons of Temperance hall. Admission 15 cents, and children 10 cents Cake and cream will be served free.
 The Christian Endeavor union will holds it's next meeting at the Grand avenue Congregational church Wednes- day evening, January 19. A quartet consisting of Mrs Clara Okerson, so- prano; Miss M. Francis Sharp, alto; MT. Fred Post, tenor, and MT. Samuel Sa- yiere, bass.
 Upon the request of seven members and according to law special meeting of East Rock lodge No. SS, A. o. U. w., will be held this evening in Polar Star lodge room, to consider the propriety of changing the place of meeting for the lodge.
 The officers of Live Oak council, Roy al Arcanum, were installed Thursday evening by District Deputy H. l. Mat thewson of Milford, assisted by Brother
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15

celery compound as beyond all question the one remedy that can be depended on to renew the vitality of feeble per- sons.
 This settled confidence in Paine's eel but rests in nearly every case on per- sonal use or acquaintance With men or women who have been restored to use ful health byfno other means. The rap i'd change for the better in color flesh and expression of the face is so unmis- takable that repair of the wasted tis- sues might we'll be called renewal of life.
 The process by which Paine's celery compound is able to build up health in the rundown body is not hard to un- derstand when one observes how surely it disposes the bowels to act regularly, how it increases the capacity to take and assimilate food, and regulates the nerves all over the body.
 The heavy, alarming pain in the back and loins disappears; the growing paleness and loss of flesh is stopped and a bright, buoyant feeling gradually takes the place of that intending sense of tire and depression,
 Paine's celery compound is the exact remedy for that large class of feeble, thin blooded, often hysterical persons whose greatest need is a thorough re- furnishing of their blood with the red corpuscles upon which health and hap piness in such large measure depend.
 The extraordinary virtue of Paine's celery compound to increase the pro- portion of red corpuscles in the blood is the source of it's great power Over all blood disease, rheumatism, neuralgia kidney diseases, back aches, loss ot flesh and general rundown condition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15

Miss Frances B. Willard, who has been attending the worlds convention of the w. c. T. U., says that better health for women is to-day more urg ent matter than woman's suffrage
 She says: What women at present most need is a better supply of red corpuscles."
 From every section of the country, from Maine to California, come well attested reports of women, bloodless, dyspeptic, nervous, seriously run down. and in many cases so weak as to be bed-ridden, who have been enabled to resume their places in the family circle and in social lfe-healthy, ruddy, we'll cured women, by the aid of that great ood-maker and health-maker, Paine's celery compound.
 Mrs. E. A. Ward is one of these for tunate women whom Paine's celery compound has saved from an ailing, unhappy invalid condition, as her let ter shows:
 213 Michigan ave, Mason City, Ia., Sept. F, 1897. Wells & Richardson Co.,:
 Gentlemen = My greatest trouble seemed to be a general weakness and all-over tired feeling. I am 66syears of age and did not expect to be ever strong again, but I used four bottles of Paine's celery compound and was greatly strengthened, and my. cough seemed better so that I stopped using the remedy, and have not since felt the need of any further help whatever. Very respectfully yours,
 MRS. E. A. WARD.
 Persons of large experience among nervous women who, as a rule, are thin and lack blood, recommend Paine's
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15
KIMBERLY, ROOT & DAT.
 13s ORANGE sTREET Investment Securities.

AS we are connected by private wires with New York and Boston. and have the use of private wires to Philadelphia and Chicago we offer the very best facilities for executing either Cash or Margin orders for all Stocks and Bonds listed on the Ex- changes of these cities.
 New York and Boston Stock Exchange quotations received continuously.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15
New California Tourist Arrangement..

New California Tourist Arrangements,
 The Great Rock Island route will hereafter conduct it's tourist excursion business under it's direct supervision. All the good features of the old system will be retained and additional advan- tages will be added.
 The Rock Island personally conducted Tourist Car excursions to California have always proved their right to be called the best by carrying the most people, and exceptional inducements now offered will maintain the high standing they have reached. Choice of two routes is given. Excursion via Fl Paso and the popular Southern route to Los Angeles and San Francisco leaves Boston every Monday. Excursion via Colorado and the Scenic route to San Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Bos- ton every Wednesday.
 A cardinal advantage of the latter route is the opportunity afforded for a lay over at Colorado Springs for suffi- cient time to visit the famous natural wonders at Manitou without delaying the journey.
 This tourist car system can offer advantages enjoyed by no other route, for proof of which address I. L. Loomis, N. E. P. A.. 29O Washington street, Bos- ton, Mass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15

.. , THE SILVER EXPORT.
 New York, Jan. 14.-The steamship Umbria, sailing for Europe tomorrow, will take out 500, 900 ounces of silver.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15

ange street, New daYens
 Bid Asked At, Top X S. Fe Ky gen 4s.... 91h 9lN At, Top. & St. Fe Ky adj. gen As 69 50A Brooklyn Fl. 1st Trust cts 6s. -. e4A s6 Brooklyn Rap Trans. 5s. ..., 95 95@ Central Ky 4 of N. J.. mtg 5s. ..1111h 112 Chic, R. 1. & Pac ext. 5s.. z. .1053s 1055s Ches. & Ohio gen g 4hs.. S2M & Erie l1st Con-. rlriolen 4s.... 0laa 91& Manhattan Ky Con, mtg g As. ... 07 9S Mo- Kan. 6S Tex. 1st mtg As. 87B S7M Mo, Kan. X Tex. 2d mtg g As. 6S% 6419 Mobile & Ohio gen mtg As. ...... 7S 1S% N. T., O.. X West. gen mtg As. 98A 991a N. T.. Sus. & West. gen mtg 5s.. 93 94 No, Pac. prior gen mtg 4s...'... 96N 91 No. Pac. gen lien 3s. ......... 6gss 623s Oregon Short Line Con. 5s...... 97N STA Phil. & Read. gen mtg As. ...... SSb S4B Rio c, & Vest 1st mtg g 4s.... S3A S4 Southern Ky 1st Con. g 5s...... 921a SPA St. L. & Southw list mtg 5s. ... 70h 72N Texas & Pacific 1st mtg 5s. ..... 991a 100h Wabash Ky Go. 1st mtg 5s. .108 l0SA Wabash Ky. Go. 2d mtg g 5s.... S2 SPA
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Government Bonds.
Quotations of Active Bonds.

The following quotations on bonds arc furnished by Boody. Mcclellan & Co.,. bank. CTS, 57 Broadway, New York. and 87 Or ange street, New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15
EtmanctaI.

Course of the Stock Market Decidedly
 Irregular and Somewhat Perplexing.
 New York, Jan. 14.-The course of to- days stock market was decidedly irreg- perception of the general tone of spec ulation was concerned. As the day pro-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-15
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
 Washington, Jan. 14.-To-day's state- ment of the condition ofNthe treasury shows: Available cash balance, S239,- 7t5,s66; gold reserve, Si62,1SS,S0S; net silver, s18243, 12S; United States notes in treasury, s3S,091, ,127; treasury notes of 1890, s2,727, ,49o; total receipts this day. $1 ,o21, ,292; total receipts this month, s21, ,764, 40S; total receipts this year. $1S,- $229, ,524982; total expenditures this day, s1,213000; total expenditures this month, s1S,907, ,ooo; total expenditures this year, $227, ,111,211 deposits in na- tional banks, S49, ,2S9,23
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N. Y. Cotton Fxchance,
Chicago Market.

Reported over private wire by H. c. Freedman & Co.,, bankers and brokers, 10 Wall street, N. Y., and Polls building, g Church street. New Haven. N, A. Tanner manager local branch.
 Opening Highest Lowest Close
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-08
THE OFFICIAL REPORT.

Washington. June Tails evening in
formation eonnrmatory OF the Associated
Press dispatches concerning the bonn
bardmcnt Of the fortihcatlons OF Santiago
ryNchcd the navy department. II came in
the form OF a cablegram from Admiral
Sampson, which was made public In the
following bulletin;
Il bombarded the forts at Santiago from
7;So to 10 a. m. today Snenced the works,
quickly, without injury Of any kind,
though on only 500 yards. SAMPSON"
While the officials Of the navy depart
meut declined to say definitely whether
the bulletin contained all the information
given in Admiral SIMPSONS cable, there
is reason 10 believe that 1t did not.
Only one additional point was ELECTED
by questioning. Tnat was that the cable
gram contained no information about the
landing OF either land forces or marines.
The Information received from Admiral
Sampson was evidently quite satisfactory
TO the naval authorities. 1t Is pretty
well understood that the bombardment
was for the purpose OF paving the way
either for the landing OF troops or merely
to cover the landing Of marines.
The dispatches received from Spanish
sources tonight by the Associated Press
Indicate that landing was effected dur
ing or Immediately after the lombard
ment, This is regarded by naval authors
ties as entirely reasonable, 1t is deemed
likely that Sampson landed sufficient
force of marines to hold the ground he
has gained and to make preparations for
the landing OF the regular forces on ar
rival, II indeed some OF them are not al
ready at hand.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-08

today and II Is stated by the members Of
the caucus that they practically reached
an agreement on the most important items
Of difference between the two houses.
They relate 10 the coinage OF the silver
bullion. the form OF bond provision and
the amount of bonds and inheritance tax,
duty on tea. etc.
These Questions have not yet been raised
In the fun conference and the republicans
decline 10 state any points OF their agree
ment. Tue general impression among the
senators is that there Will be some pro-
vision for the coinage Of the seignOrage
and possibly all the bullion in the treas
ury. but II Is not believed the terms OF
the senate provision viii be accepted
without material modification.
The rssBl. OF the Oregon election
strengthened those opposed to making
any concessions to silver, but II also had
the eject Of causing the western republi-
can senators to be all the more clamorous
for recognition. They express confidence
that their representations will not go un-
needed and profess to speak upon assur-
anees from the republican members OF
the conference.