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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Cabot.

Miss Clara X nlght is quite ill.
Miss Ella Lauce has returned to Rhode
Island.
Misses Carrie aud Mary Hanes of Water
bury, are visiting relatives in town.
A reception was given Rev. and Mrs.
Hartwell at the vestry Wednesday even
ing.
Misses Julia Blodget;, Lillian Bliss and
Martin have gone to Old Orchard Beach to
work.
Misses Hattie and Julia Fisher have
closed their school and returned home.
Miss Mary McAlister is also at home from
her school.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Oldest Woman in the World.

One of the Oldest tribes that once in
habited southern California was the
Tanche To-day the remnant of the
thousands they once could raise are a
miserable five, who squat, tolerated.
bnt not invited. gpon the land their
forcfathers had owned. Yet these
five would possess a distinction if their
case were only known. for the nldast
Is the oldest woman in the wor>. and
the youngest is almost a marvel Of
longevity.
The grandmother is now 145 years of
age. her oldest child is 100, and her
grnndchild, the youngest of the quin-
tet. is rs. Their united ages are con-
Sidprably over 600, record equaled
10y no one family on record. The old
grandmother, whom courtesy denomi-
natrs living. is sleeping out her second
century She wnkcns only to take
uourlShmcut Her hair is as white
1v cnr'cd wool and her flesh has vast
"d away. from inactivity, until nothing
'.'t thn skin and hone remain.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
SUMMARY OF NEWS,
Vermont News.

A single sheet OF note paper, bearing a
few lines In the handwriting Of the late
Norman Williams, directing that his entire
estate become the property OF his widow
Mrs. Caroline Cation Williams, was filed
July 3, in the probate court as his last will
The document was executed Jan "a, 1890
and disposes OF an estate valued at nearly
100000.
DR.. A. A. Dean died suddenly on We'd
nesday OF heart failure at his home in Bris-
toll. Dr. Dean represented Bristol in the
legislature in 1894, and was State Senator
in 1896 DR.. Dean was well known
throughout the State and had a host OF
friends. He was town treasurer at the time
OF his death, also treasurer OF the Bristol
Novelty Works.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

An extraordinary insect is described
by correspondent of the Scientific
American under the above title The
name was coined by the employees of
the Mountain Copper Company, Limit
ed, because of the remarkable habits
of the fly. The company. whose fur
naces are about six miles west of Red
ding Col, mine and roast between ten
and twelve hundred tons of ore a day.
Iron and copper sulphides are the main
constituents of the ore, and the sui
phur is forced to part from the metals
by means of heat. To accomplish this
the ore is brought from the mines and
piled in great heaps upon sufficient
wood to kiDdle it. The huge heaps
approximately two hundred feet long
fourteen feet wide and six feet high
lgnited burn for about thirty days.
When the roasting process is well
under way clouds of sulphurous fumes
rise from the heaps, rendering respra
ton impossible in their immediate vi
entity. Then may be seen, darling in
and out OF the suffocating uapors, Pc
culiar gray flies, about the size OF a
horse fly. that apparently live and
breed in the smoking ore. They seem
to thrive in the densest fumes, the
lower portion of the heaps fairly
swarming with them. At night the
workmen are compelled to cover their
faces with netting and their hands with
gloves, to resist their attacks. for their
bites are very poisonous. The flies
were unknown until the smelling oper-
ations began, some years ago.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Barre.

Tuesday afternoon A. Massuco, an Ital-
ian who runs a restaurant in Barre, sus-
pected that certain parties were purloining
some of his small beer. He followed some
OF the suspects to the livery stable, run by
George Johnston. Fred Monette, an en-
ploye in the stable, objected to Massuco's
visit and in attempting to force him from
the premises. struck the italian several
blows over the head with the handle of a
pitchfork. The blows inflicted horrible
scalp wounds and rendered Massuco un-
conscious tor some time. When the police
went to arrest Monnette it was found he
had skipped to parts unknown.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

WASHINGTON, July 6.-An order
containing general rules prescribing
recruiting for the ten volunteer regi-
ments to be known as Goth to 35th
regiments of infantry, United States
volunteers, was promulgated by the
adjutant general today. Enlstments
will be made for period ending June
30, 1901. Among the districts for re-
recruiting are, for the Goth, Plntsburg
barracks. N. Y, for New England
States, excepting Connecticut, and the
portion OF New York north of AZ de-
grees latitude.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

WASHINGTON, July 7-General Joe
Wheeler is much pleased with his as
Segment to the Philippines. "Glad to
be able to lend my aid to the govern
ment at time when it needs aid," he
said. "That rebellion must be STAMP d
out, the sooner the better for the Fill.
pinos as well as for the United States
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
DEFAULTED SECURITIES,

The holders OF Town, City, County or other bonds
nd re IA default or Of stocks or securities Of any
or address the undersigned company. This company
VIII look up any securities and make report without
cnarge, ana II In the opinion OF the company they
are collecthleh proposition 10 collect an agreed
cnaTse VIII be made, Any reasonable reference will
ne iurhlshed: All communications confidential,
Bostoh pefaulted Securities Co, Room $685.
Eachahse Bldg, 53 state Street, Boston, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

Summarizing the habits of insects.
Dr. l.. o. Howard finds that the injur-
ious kinds include those OF 112 families
that feed upon cultivated and useful
plants and OF one family that is para
site on warm blooded animals. Among
the beneficial kinds, he places those of
seventy-nine families that prey on
other insects, thirty-two families that
act as scavergers, two families that
are useful only as pollenizers, and
three families that supply food for
fishes. There are twenty-five families
that contain botn Injurious and benefi-
cial forms. and fol ty-nine families of
undetermined status.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
The Barre Races.

About $500 people went to Granite City
Park, Barre, Tuesday afternoon to witness
the races
The first event, hose race between COM
panies No. l and 2, resulted in victory for
No 2. Time 36 seconds. This was for a
purse of $50. The one-half mile foot race
resulted in the following winners: G. Phil
lips, K. Tobin and j. McClean.
For the horse races j. j. Enright of Bur-
lington acted as starter, with j. M. Bout
well Of Montpelier and w G. Reynolds of
Barre time keepers. The scores follow:
Free-for-all trot and pace, purse $3.50.
Goliath, b. &. (Brewster) II
Ada p. b. IN. (Wll UttoD) 9 2
Beckwith, b. &. (BrownelD 3 3
Jones Ord way, b. &. (Fred Utton)
Tine 2;l59, 2:17, 2:19.
2:18 trot and pace, purse, 5000
Lady Lee, CHI. m. wv. Utton) /
Susetta, b. IN. (Weller) 2 2
Florence II. b. IN (5enderline) 3
Time 2:261, 1885, 2:264.
2:30 trot and pace, purse $3.50
Cricket b. m Erred Utton) l l
Aral, e. g. (Brewster) 2 3 2
Meadow Queen. b. m. (Senderline) 3 3 3
Time 236l, 2:29, 2:29
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

THERE'S no question aboutit. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier.
This is proven by it's wonderful cures
of blood diseases.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

One Minute Cough Cure, cures
That 10 what it was made for.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIye
Cures Piles. Scaids. Burns.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

Ache they would be almost priceless to those who
suffer from this distressing complaint but fortu-
nately their goodness does notend here, and those
who once try them will find these little pills vau-
able In 30 many ways that they will not be vii.
ling 10 do without them. But after all sick head
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
CANNED BEEF CONDEMNED.

Provision Expert Tesuncs That II Is
Unfit For Human Food.
Chicago, March 23.-The members OF
the government court OF inquiry finished
their labors in Chicago yesterday and
left for New York last evening. The
evidence adduced yesterday was largely
cumulative in its character. consisting
mainly OF criticisms Of the canned beef
and refrigerated beef from soldiers who
ate it and watched it's effects i'm Cuba and
Porto Rico. David FleisChmann told OF
visit 20 the stock yards in the COM
pany os an unknown man, whose pur-
pose, he supposed TO b., an experiment
IN the matter or preserving beef by
chemical treatment W G. Marshall.
the provision specialist, whose test-
mony MAS expected To be sensational
threw no additional light on the question.
his evidence being principally the cx-
preston of the opinion that canned beef
as now put on the market IS totally unfit
for 'uuian food.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
MELLEN APOLOGIES.

Boston. March 23.-Mr Mellen of Wor-
cester yesterday retracted the objec-
tionable words used by him in debate
Tuesday and spologized 10 the house of
representatives. The committee ap-
pointed to take charge OF the case had
a long discussion over the proper course
to pursue in strengthening out the tangle
between Speaker Bates and the Worces-
ter man, and had Mr.. Mellen before il TO
make statement Later, when the
house convened. the special committee
reported that the house should sustain
the speaker in his action In naming Nj
Mellen. that the latter should be given
an opportunity OF retracting. and that. on
retraction, he should be reinstated TO
fun privileges OF membership. This Ie-
port was accepted, and Mr. Meilcn was
then recognized by Speaker Bates
Amid hush OF interest. Nir. Mencn
withdrew mis- remarks and apologized.
Bills were reported for sessions OF the
superior court in BGrnst1hlc on the
Tuesday after the first Monday I'm April:
10 constitute oieht hours "A days work
for city and town employees. 10 change
the name ot the Haverhin police court
TO the central district court OF northern
LsseN as 70 Et4ntiHs street railway To-
cations in towns fol' protection OF sEaG-
trees Cor licensing dealers in securities;
for inspection Of suvscrios and ipvcsti-
CATION of T. seCts injurious 10 crarber-
ries for recia'ning and Improving waste
lands with labor OF prisoners from jais
and houses of correction.
In the senate the committee on drain
age reported bin 20 provide that tho
treasurer ar the commonwealth shat
pay 10 the city uf Worcester such sums
as the trustees OF tho Worcester lunatic
hospital shall designate IN lien of sewer
aEe assessments. or bcttormcnts. The
committee on cities reported bill to
provide FOR the division or scwer as
sessmcnts into annual payments In citie
IL beiuE the Now ron bill" which was
recalled from the governor. and made
general Ia its nrovIslons at his request
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
CRAkST0N.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
teachers of the Spragueyillc district
was held i'm the school building ycster-
day evening. Various methods of study
ing recitation We're discussed and a
communication from superintendent
Amy asking for the individual opinion
OF each teacher i'm regard TO the method
of dealing with unruly scholars.
priucinil Whitmore reports that dur
ing March che attendance in the lower
grades at Spragueyille school is greatly
increased.
Mr.. H. r. Whitmore, OF Byron street,
is entertaining friends from Massachu-
scttS.
St Katherincs Sewing circle of the
Church of ST. Bartholomew will meet
this week at the home of Mrs. Clarence
BudlonE on Cranston street.
Mrs. william Davenport OF Dyer
avenue is seriously iil.
Apropos OF the burglar scare several
residents OF Cranstun street worked
themselves into state of excitement
last evening and one OF them reported
10 the police that a man had been seen
prowling around and pceping into the
windows OF houses near the library.
The police investigated, but saw moth
ing more dangerous than an old man I'm
yard, saving wood. They. Therefore,
concluded that there was more imag-
iuation than truth in the story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

The Woman's Relief Corps of Ne
Gregor Post G.. 3. r., PhcniX. held an
interesting meeting last evening. This
corps IL u vaiusblc auxiliary OF the
post and has n.n'stcred TO the needs OF
many veterans 90 the civil war. The
meeting Nas largely ATTENDED.
Mrs Jah $ Moan. an old resident Of
fdppIlf after long and painful Illness.
died yestrd5y az her residence on
Wakefield street,
ON saturday evening the grand en-
tertaurutnt f1r whiCsh elaborate propa-
ratia-s have been made by the members
OF McG-eyor P1st. g. 4. r., Phenix.
Will occur.
The winter term " tho public school
at Hope closed Friday for two weeks
N1tati1n The school has been we'll
conducted ani very successful dufIng
the past year
AIRS Helen Donley OF Hope. who wa4
taken 90 tiie r.. T. Hospital. 10 recover
ing from The effects Or successful
operation.
Th con. .rt last evening at The Bap-
tist church Cromptou. was much en-
joycl by a large and appregiatiye su-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
LIFE INSURANCE.
Subject Of Rt Bhchsrd Before Pupils Of The
HUsnt & Skalion School.

Mr.. 4. II. Birchard, a well known
insurance man. spoke at the Bryant Y
Stratton school yesterday afternoon. on
the subject OF life insurance, and he
furnished a very large fund OF very
interesting Information. The Oldest in
suranCe company was established in
1856. In 1886 the first life insurance
company was formed. The germ OF life
insurance i'm the United states is found
i'm 1869 in the Presbyterian ministers
fund, i'm which Benjamin Franklin and
his friend DIR. Price were concerned.
Mr.. Birchard. OTTER speaking of the
gigantis growth Of life insurance ia
this country. reviewed briefly the var
ious mortality tables which have been
in use from time To time. and the tables
at present relied upon, Including the
work OF the 80 insurance companies
which put their experience together
in 1875 making the finest tables yet
presented. The use of these in prepar-
ing premium rates and the reserve
fund of a company received attention.
Regular life insurance with regular
premiums, tontine life insurance and
assessment Insurance were explained
and criticised. The benefits of life in
surance were dwelt upon and figures
were submitted in proof of assertions
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
bryan IN TENNESSEE.

Nashville, March 23.-W. ]. Bryan was
the guest of the general assembly Of
Tennessee yesterday Governor Nc
Millin presented Mr.. Bryan. who spoke
at some length. Corporations were re-
ferrcd to as the dangerous enemy of the
farmer. Those who grind a people. ="
he said "are those who have made their
fortunes dishonesty" In an interview
hc said that he would read the book
Perry Belmont had sent 90 him. and
would point out some differences be-
tween the positions he holds and those
held by Thomas Jefferson"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
BLEEDING FILES

And all other forms of this common
and often dangerous disease readily
cured without pain or inconvenience.
Thousands Of men and women are
afflicted with some sort of piles. with
out either knowing the exact nature of
the trouble. or Knowing Il. are careless
enough TO allow IL to run without taxi
ing the simple means offered for n
radical cure.
The failure OF Salves and olntments
10 permanently cure piles has led many
20 believe the only cure TO be surgical
operation.
Surgical operations are dangerous 10
life and moreover not often entirely
successful and at this time are no
longer used by the best physicians or
recommended ny them.
The safest and surest way to euro
any case OF piles. whether blind, bleed
ing or protruding. IL to use the pyra-
mid Pile cure. composed Of healing
vegetable oils. and absolutely free from
mineral poisOns and opiates. The fol-
lowing letter from "A Pittsburg gentle
man. severe sufferer from bleeding
piles. gives some idea OF The prompt
crectual character of this pile cure. IIe
writes:
take pleasure writing these fow
lines TO let YOU know that I did not
sleep for three months except FOR n
short time each night because or bad
case OF bleeding piles I was down in
bed and the doctors did me no good \
good brother told me OF the Pyramid
Pile Cure and ! bought from my drug
gist three fifty cent boxes. They cured
me and I will soon-be able TO 90 10 my
work again.
WILLIAM HANDSCHU.
46 ST., Cotton Alley. below Butter. St.
Pittsburg Pa
The Pyramid Pile Cure is not only
the safest and surest remedy Tor piles
-nntia-thc best known and most popu-
lar. Every physician ana druggist in
the country knows ID and What n VIII
d..
send 40 Pyramid Co.. Marshall. Mich
fur little book ON causes and cure %
piles. describing all FORMS Of piles and
Tho proper treatment
Thc Pyramid can bc found az an
drug stores az 50 cents per package.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23

dionce. At it's close cake, ice cream, cof-
fee and fruit were served.
\ severe accident occurred TO John
Balcomn Of CromptOn lass evening near
the mill la that place. He han just
started To- drive Joseph Cloutier 10 his
nome IN Centrevlie when his horse be-
coming frightened .tarted and ran
throwing one of the wheels OF the car
riage into a ditch by the roadside. Mr..
BalcCm was thrown out and striking
upon some stones by the roadside his
ankle was broken. lie was taken 10
his home and DR.. Mack summoned
who reduced the fracture.
The secretary OF the hand-engne
company Of Riverpolnt reports that he
has sent invitations 10 most OF the vol
unteer companies In New England 10
attend the fireman's muster that VIII
occur in Lippftt grove on Decoration
day. IL is expected that a large num-
Der OF hand engine companies viii ac-
cept.
The Daughters of Liberty are well
represented in the valley villages. To-
morrow evening council Mollie Pitcher,
one of the largest councils of that or
ganization in the valley viii hold an
Important meeting in the Cleaner
building, PheniX, to which other coun-
ellis are invited.
4 drowned cow was discovered yes
terday on the top OF Hope dam by the
watChman as he opened the trench
gates. The body was taken ashore but
no owner OF the cow has yet appeared.
\ turkey supper will be given by the
ladies connected with the Washington
NJ. T.. church at the home OF Mrs. By
ron Pearce. The proceeds are to be
given for the support OF The church,
Among the novel entertainments with
which the people Of the valley are
hu q ar,1f mo hX
the young men connected with the
Riverpoint congregational church. 1t
occurred last evening and was very
amusing. So SUCCESSFUL Was the crca-
tion of Mr.. Andrew Gorton in the mill
iinery line. that many in che audience
expressed the opinion THAI he had
missed his vocation.
The worst trimmed hat, which re-
sembled nothing under the sun was the
product of Brown student from Au-
burn.
Mrs. George II. Cory, president Of
the Coventry Women's cub gave an
"at nome" 10 the eX-presidents of the
club at her home in Fiskeville yester-
daV. Mrs. Mary Anthony Mrs. Lydia
Manchester. Miss Cynthia Potter and
Mrs. Jasper Harrington represented the
eX-presidents.
The funeral Of Thomas Mckenna an
old and much respected resident of
Riverpoint was solemniZcd from st.
James church, Arctic. yesterday His
remains were Inferred in 81. Mary's
cemetery. CromptOn.
Grand knight Edward HedrE ac-
companied by State Deputy IA. O'Don-
nell addressed Gibson Council. *. OF G..
last evening. 4 large number were
present TO listen To the supreme head
Of me order. After the close of the eX-
ercises a reception was given TO Grand
Knight Hearn at Hotel WarWlCk, NrC-
tic. An elaborate supper was spread.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.

Boston. March 23.--The United States
district court grand jury made partia
report yesterday. Charles +. Barrows
a letter carrier al the Newton postofiice
was indicted for the embezzlement OF
letters. He pleaded guilty. William
Franklin. a footless colored youth, in
dlted for the larceny OF mail pouch
pleaded not guilty. William J.. Grady
clerk in the Dorchester postoffice. Is
indicted for the alleged embezzlement oi
letter containing money. Charles r.,
Clark. Springfield letter carrier. for
stealing letters containing money
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced tc
the Massachusetts reformatory at Con
cord for two years. Clarence Hill oi
Hudson. aged i6. for operating a device
and artifice to defraud. He pleaded
guilty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
HEWESfFAWcY RIBBONS
rEcoMING AMERrcANrzED.

San Juan. March 2a.--rhe leaders of
the Radical party have decided 10 or
ganiZe Republican party in Porto
Rico. with a thoroughly American plat
form. They will endeavor 10 unite all
enemies. The platform will endorse the
policy OF President Mckinley. will
pledge fidelity TO the American flag. hail
the prospect OF annexation TO the United
States, will express the belief that the
Porto Rican courts can be trusted with
the civil government OF the island. but
will express Willingness TO await tho
action OF congress. The platform will
also favor free suffrage. public schools
reform i'm taxation, free trade with the
United states. the establishment OF a
gold basis for the currency, the Ameri-
can system for the judiciary. and will
pledge the party 90 lend every effort to-
wards civilization, and TO teach the in
hsbitsnts TO become loyal TO the United
States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-23
GEN. MILES TALKS TO
HARVARD STUDENTS.
flakes no Reference to Controversies
Growing Out of the Late War.
President Eliot's EuIogy.

Boston, March 2s.-After being off,
spent yesterday in keeping a number OF
social engagements. although he found
time to address "A large number OF Har-
ward students at Sanders theatre in the
afternoon.
The general and Mrs. Miles lunched
with DR.. and Mrs. Thorndike. and, after
the retAn from Harvard they attended
small dinner party given them by Mrs
David Nevins. Last evening the thea
ire claimed their attention.
General Miles left for Fitchburg this
morning, and viii attend there n banquet
given i'm his honor by the board cs
trade.
Sanders theatre was crowded TO over
lowing, when at clock General Miles,
escorted by President Eliot and w. +.
BARNARD. .99. OF the Harvard Republican
club, ascended the platform, amid the
cheers of the enthusiastic collegians.
General Miles remarks were entirely
impersonal, and contained no reference
10 the recent war or to the controversies
concerning the war management. Pres
ident Eliot. however, made an imprcs-
give eulCSy OF the man, VINO, ne said had
shown the same courage and for
titude cnder calumny and misrepre-
sentation as he had shown in camp and
battle. This unstinted praise, COM
ing from man who measures his words
MS carefully as President Eliot does.
made great impression on his audience.
whose sympathy was plainly mani
tested.
In introducing General Miles, Presi-
dent Eliot alluded TO The fact that two
years ago, before the war for cuba had
been thought OF, the general had been
given the degree OF doctor of laws by
Harvard university. This was done"
said President Eliot. because he had
won his position as commanding gem
erGl by faithful service and high char
acter. The universities are always glad
TO see these qualifications win recog-
milton I'm any department Of the public
service The president went on TO say
that General Miles was a Massachusetts
soldier. and that from the earliest times
Massachusetts, had been .pre-eminently