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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Fourth Suicide In One Family.

Newburg N. Y, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Ma
thaniel K. Weed, daughter of Isaac L.
Corwin, has committed suicide, making
the fourth member of the Corwin family
who have taken their own lives in about
eight years. Mrs. Corwin was the first,
followed in several years by her hus-
band. The next was a grown up son,
and now the only daughter lies dead by
her own hand.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Ohio Miller Dead.

Cleveland, Jan. 17.-Herman Beck
man, one of the principal owners OF the
Northern Ohio Wooden mills, is dead,
aged 70 years. He was a passenger on
the French steamer La Champagne
about year ago when that vessel was
disabled at sea, and he never recovered
from tho nervous shook he then re-
ceived.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

Ranslow W. Clarke died last Sunday at
Hornellsville, N. Y, aged eighty-three
years He was a native of Williamstown,
Vt, and prepared for college at the Black
River academy in Ludlow and graduated
at Dartmouth in 1912. He was principal of
the Black River academy three years and
was admitted to the bar in 1916. He prac-
ticed his profession in Brattleboro nearly
half century. He held at different times
the offices OF states attorney, State senator,
postmaster, register of probate, United
States commissioner, assistant Judge OF
county judge and president of the Brattle-
boro Savings bank. During the war he was
assistant quartermaster at the camp ground
in Brattleboro. His highest military rank
was that of colonel. He was twice married
and leaves two daughters and son.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Veteran Snowman Dead.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Jan. 17.-Eliakim
Stowe. known half a century ago as
"Lige" Stowe, is dead aged so years.
He owned one of the first travelling cir
cuses in the United States. He amassed
a fortune in the business, but lost the
bulk of it in the panic of 1873. The re-
mains will be taken to Wauseon, o., for
i.nta MI
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF DUDLEY ID. JONES.

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington commissioners to receive examine and ad
Just all claims and demands of all persons again the
estate of DUDLEY b. JONES, late of Middlesex
In said District, deceased, and all claims ex'
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the dwell
ing house of Henry j, Jones' In the town of Middle.
sex said District on the 9Th day of February and
9th day of June next from one o'clock, p. NJ;
until four O'CLOCK, T. M, each OF said days, and
that six months from the 9th day of December D.
1898, is the time limited by said Court for sale
creditors to present theI claims to us for examina
ton and allowance.
Dated at Middesex, this 10Th day of January, A.
ID. 1882
m,o p TAS dE r. &c GTkyER' Commissioner
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

THERE is A CLASS OF PEoPLE-Who are
injured by the use of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery
stores new preparation called GRAIN-O,
made OF pure grains, that takes the place Of
coffee. The most delicate stomach receives
il without distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over / as
much. Children may drink it with great
benefit 15cs. and 25cts. per package. Try
it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Costly Diplomacy,

London, Jan. 1.-THE government of
the Transvaal, says the Pretoria CORE
spondent of The Times, has expended
nearly $4000,000 snce 1894 in trying to
influence the European press and Euro
pean officials to prevent the leasing of
Delagoa bay to Great Britain.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Raines Am.nas Exoise Law.

Albany, Jan. Ex-senator Raines has
prepared an amendment to the excise
law which will prohibit Sunday selling
with food. This will prevent all hotels,
clubs and restaurants serving drinks
with meals and make the law strioter
than ever before.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

Exeter, N H.. Jan. 1.-THE cotton
mills of the Exeter Manufacturing COM
pany were not in operation owing to
the nonarrival of 1000 bales or raw cot
ton which should have been here sew
eral days ago. 1t is expected work will
be resumed Jan. 49,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that all outstanding
orders against the town of Middlesex must be
presented to the treasurer of said town ON or
before the seventeenth day of February, A. ID.
1899, or no interest will be allowed on any
orders after that date
Middlesex, VT, Jan. IL 1899.
Per order of Selectmea.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
MANY HAVE CONSUMPTION.
same Statistics About Tuberculosis
In Greater New York.

Albany, Jan. 17.-Aocompanying the
report of the special senate committee
on the spread of tuberculosis in the
state is an interesting report upon the
spread of consumption in New York
city, written by Arthur r. Guerard, M.
D., of New York. DIR. Guerard made
special investigation OF the conditions
in the Fourth and Sixth wards, taking
particular attention of Pell, Mott, Bow
cry, Chatham, Cherry, Mulberry and
Baxter streets.
In the Fourth ward, with a population
OF 1899 persons, there are 662 dwellings.
an average of 27.8 persons to each house.
In 24s out of the 668 dwellings oonsump
ton was found, there being In three
years SAL cases. The doctor says:
MANY Of these houses have had one
or more cases every year for three con-
seoutive years, some of them having
had az many as to IL oases during this
period. Several houses in whioh one or
more cases Of tuberculosis have been re-
ported in the last three years have had
deaths from the same disease in them
for eight or nine years-viz Ave houses
in which % cases have been reported
since 1898 have had So deaths from tu-
beroulosis from 1888 to 1893, inclusive.
SuCn houses WOulU seem W pe peiHid-
nently infected and should be thorough
ly renovated from top to bottom, or,
better. condemned and torn down. They
are old houses in bad sanitary condi-
ton, some of them rear tenements, and
densely packed with the poorest and
filthiest class of people, some of them
being used as cheap lodging houses"
In the city entire summary made
for five years shows:
Total number of dwellings in New
York city.....,................ 81, s2S
Number Of dwellings in which there
were deaths from tuberculosis ..... IS, III
Percentage on total. 229a
| Houses with deaths In one year,. IA. AIS
Total deaths in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10, 511
Deaths per house OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Luz
| Houses with deaths in more than
one year ....................... 4,29.
| Total deaths I'm same II, %:
Deaths per house. ...................... 2.6l
These facts will be used in forward
ing the bill for consumptive homes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Chinese Murder Belgian Missionar,

Brussels, Jan. 17-Word has been re
ceived here that Belgian missionary.
Father Belbrouck, has been murdered
by the Chinese at Hu-Peh, in the prov
ince of the same name, central China,
and that the mission house has been
burned.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

Hon. Nelson Dingley, leader of the Re
publicans on the floor OF the House of Rep
resent atives, and Representative from the
second congressional district of Maine, died
last Friday night at Washington of heart
failure, resulting from extreme weakness
due 10 double pneumonia. Representative
Dngley's illness dated back TO Decem Der
20, when he complained that he was not
well. The physician diagnosed his case as
one of grip, so commonly prevailing there
and cautioned the patient to keep to his
room. The following Saturday pneumonia
developed in the left lung, complicated with
great irregularity Of the heart. Skillful
treatment brought good results and on
Thursday there were signs that the lung
was beginning to clear. The next day,
however, the disease took an alarming turn
and the two sons in Michigan were tele-
graphed for. On that day Mr.. Diugley had
promised to deliver lecture before the
Brooklyn Museum of Art and Sciences on
the topic Sources of revenue for the gov
eminent" He had prepared an elaborate
and carefully drawn up paper on this sub
ject but realizing his serious illness he made
arrangements to have the occasion OF the
address postponed until the Goth of Janu-
ary. Funeral services were held in the
National House Of Representatives on Mon
day and the body was taken to Lewiston,
Me-, his home, where further services will
be held today.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Administrators Sale
PUBLIC AUCTION,
East Montpelier, w.,
Saturday, January %, 1899,


will sell at Public Auction on above date,
the following valuable property viz: The
HOME FARM lat ely owned and occupied by
the late THOMAS ID. STEVENS, in
East Montpelier VT mile from East Mont.
pelier village and miles from Montpelier,
consisting of 1855 acres suitably divided into
tillage land and pasture with sugar orchard
of over 1900 trees and small apple orchard.
Never failing water at house and barn. The
buildings consisting of large two story
house and ell with horse barn attached and
barn lO4X54 it., are well painted and slated
and are called the best farm buildings in
Washington County. Also Is acres of timber
and saw mill, unless previously disposed of.
All the personal property including one OF
the best diaries in the state, consisting of
~ high grade Jersey Cows, partly new mich
and several coming in soon, two.year-
Heifers with Calf, II Calves, 10 extra eve
sheep, part Shropshire, the rest Cotswool, l
nice shropshire buck, young Brood Sows,
10 eight weeks old Pigs, extra fine Chester
White Boar, pair Work Horses, 40 Hens,
FARMING TOOLS.
l good two-horse Lumber Wagon, l one
and hay rack, iron axle Dump Cart, wood
axle Dump Cart, | heavy Express Wagon
with pole, nearly new light two-seated Ex-
Sleds, short Sled l three seated Express
Sleigh with shafts and pole, Pung Sleigh,
Single Sleigh, Robes and Blankets, pair
Double Work Harnesses, Single Work Har-
nesses, Driving Harnesses, Moving Ma
chimes, Hay Tedder, Horse Rake, l new
hay tOrk WIN rope Attached, hay hn1fep
new American Harrow and Seeder | new
Land Roller, Breeds Seeder, Road Mach
inc, l Corn Planter, Plows, Spring-tooth
Harrow, Smoothing Harrow, Shovels, Forks,
Hoes, Baskets, Chains, Iron Bars, . Grind
stones, Post Setter, Jack Screws, Whiffie-
trees, OK Yokes, Stone Boat, Wheelbarrow,
Hand.sled, Farmers Boiler, Pulley Blocks,
Axes, 2 Hand Saws,2 Cross.cut Saws, l one.
man Saw, number of Carpenters Tools,
quantity Barbed Wire, Several Kegs Wire
Nails, set Platform Scales, set Counter
Scales, Barrel Churn, Waters Butter Work.
err, set large Milk Pans, 300 Tin Sap Tubs, 9
Holders, Draw Tub, 3 Sap Pans, Heater,
about 1873 Tons Hay, Tons Rowen, quantity
OF Straw, 20 bushels Oats, $50 bushels Corn,
bushels Winter Rye, 90 bushels Potatoes,
quantity of Wood, Lumber and Shingles.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
consisting in part of Bed-steads, Lounges
Chairs, Tables, Stands, Bureaus, Mirrors
Lamps, Carpets, Chunk Stoves, l Range
extra good Domestic Sewing Machine and
many other articles too numerous to men
ton.
will also offer for sale 80 acres timber and
tillage land in West Berlin, situated ~ miles
from the City of Montpelier, with houses
and outbuildngs thereon, one double and
one single tenement.
Also S. acres of timber land In Marshfield,
miles from village, from r. II. depot.
TERMS :--All sums under $40, cash; over
$40, good bankable paper, 30 days.
ii. NJ FARNHAM, Admir-,
Williamstown, vi,
P. G. DAWLEY of Rutland, Auctioneer.
East Montpelier, VI, Jan. IA, 1899 5s6-t
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF DON G. PEARSON.

- or wv U IT III 1soO4N'
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash.
ington, commissioners to receive, examine, and sd
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of DON @. PEARSON, late OF
Berlin, in said District deceased, and all claims
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the
~ellng house of Mrs d. q. Pearson, in the town of
and the 9Th dal of June next, from ! o'clock p.
M until o'clock P. M each of said days, and that
six months from the seventh day OF January, A. D.
1899 Ia the time limited b. said Court for said cred
tors to present their claims to us for examination
and allowance,
Dated at Berlin this 18th day OF January. A. d.
1892
LEVI STRONG, Commissioner.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

In response to a telephone message at
three O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. Governor
Smith informed the RECORD that the ap
pointment of judge to fill the vacancy on
the Supreme Bench would not be made Tues
day, but that the matter would probably be
settled to-day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
Waits River.

G. R. Taggart will give an entertainment
in the church on Thursday evening of this
week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
The Weather.
iin; westerly winds.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
stock Exchange.

New York, Jan. I6
Money on call nominally ss21h per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3a3le per cent. Ster-
ling exchange steady, with actual business in
bankers bills at S4siA for demand and at
S4S2]6 for 60 days. Posted rates, 81. 8318 and
eA85l6. Commercial bills, S4.s1h. Silver GER
tifcates nominally b91sa6O1Sc. Bar silver, 69ssc.
Mexican dollars 47I4c. Government bonds
strong. State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds
Arm.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
MARRIAGES..

Married. In vershire January 3, by Rey Charles
O.. Fogg. George W. Chase of STAFFORD to Miss
Katherine M. Russell of Vershire
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

RUBBER STAMPS made to order by the
Vermont Watchman Company
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18
MEETING OF TOWN OFFICERS OF BERLIN.

The several officers of the town of Berlin
will meet at the Town Hall on Berlin street on
Saturday Jan. 2S, to settle all unsettled ac-
counts of said town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

Get your job Printing done at the WAroH
NAN Office.
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Order your job printing of the VERMONT
WATCHRAN COMPANY.
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$4,000
Who Wants II?

If you DO. you may get 1t, II you have original
idea about the construction or arrangement of q
house providing you have fifty dollars invest In
good, conservative, and safe investment LOT
large promise" in Real Estate. in Boston,
which will bear close investigation For informa-
ton as to the terms which this advantage can be
obtained. write with full address for a circular to
Post Office Box 1896 Boston, Mass,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30

grade. and wishes his old customers to
come right in on Twentieth street,
north of the brick store. right in front
of his -four, feed and coal office
Look out. they viii tell you all
kinds OF things about Us. but we are
in the business TO stay. We are home
people and we are going to make
things hum around these parts in the
tea and coffee business 423 new
customers in one week. The Home
Tea company. 1913 Second avenue.
The Rock Island city council is to
and satisfy itself on the
independent telephone question. At
its meeting yesterday upon motion of
Aid. Fender the telephone and ord
nance committees were authorized to
visit cities, at the expense of the city.
where rival telephone exchanges exist.
The PRONUNCIATION of the Enamel
patton proclamation will be celebrated
New Years day by the colored folks
of the tri-cities at The A. NJ. Z. hall,
Thirteenth street and Fftth-and-a-half
avenue. There will be afternoon and
evening exercises, to which the public
is invited. Mai. j. G.. Buckner, of
The naval militia viii give a mas
quersde ball next Tuesday night. 1t
will be a pleasant occasion, as all
their dances have been. Admission
will be so cents for gentlemen and
ladies free. This will be their first
masquerade. The committee is de-
termined to make the event a social
success. Now don't forget to attend
the naval militia's masquerade ball,
Jan. 1. 1900, at Armory hall.
"a Wise Woman" the 3-act must
cal comedy by Wilfred Clarke. who is
also responsible for the great success,
''Oh, Susanah," has been secured for
the near future at Harper's theatre.
This is fortunate booking for Mana
ger Miller and one worthy of special
notice, as the attraction is to he seen
in but very few 1-night stands this
season, its time having been almost
entirely booked in the larger cities of
the country. This is strong evidence
of the strength of the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
DINNER AT THE HARPER
Employees of Henry Darts Sons Enter
tained Today.

A. G. Dart entertained the employees
of the Wholesale house of Henry
Darts Sons at dinner today at the Har-
per house. Those present were: A. c..
Dart, w. II. Dart, K. III.
Dart, j. w. WEIGH, j. q
Paddock, A. d. WEIGH, Harry
WEIGH. G. w. Cash, Henry Burns. w.
Z. Griffin. Edward Hoffman. Robert
Hoffman, w. H Brough, John Burns.
Charles Bruhn, j. G. Thompson. n.
A. Wilhite, Leonard Hart, Samuel
YUhs. Jacob Yohe. John Swanbascb
Park Reep. James Spencer, Andrew
Wynburger, Miss Fannie Smith. Miss
Eta Stephenson, Rock Island; &. W.
Davis, f. T. Morgan. Eben Spencer,
Davenport; A. +. Crit, Muscatine; j.
A. Blayney, Alexis; d. IL. Finch. Man
chester. Iowa; j. w. Zoob, Ceuter-
vile, Iowa. IL proved most happy
holiday gathering OF the attaches of
the house. Each guest was pre-
scented with broom to make clean
sweep the new year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
saloon Notices.

The returns of the big Maher and
Mccoy fight by rounds. Special wire
at Daniel Pennell's saloon, Twelfth
street and Seventh avenue, New
Years day ut noon.
Ed Kautz will receive returns from
the Mccoy Maher fight ut the Richie
lieu Monday afternoon.
Fine free lunch at the Ponce de Leon
saloon. opposite the postoflice, this
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30

For the Christmas and New Year hoI-
idays the Rock Island & Peoria railway
will make rate of one and one third
fare for the round trip 10 all points
within 200 hundred miles. Tickets will
lie sold Dec. %, 81, %. so and 81, and
Jan. 1. with return limit Jan. 2. For
fun information, call on ticket agent
or address, NJ A. PATTERSON,
General Passenger Agent.
Rock Island ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
Art Exh,bit,op.

Miss Helen Il. Plstt has on sale each
afternoon, and also teaches water col
ors and art novelties of all kinds for
gifts. Children taught carefully. Orig
iDal pictures of Historic Old Fort
Armstrong. with cave and first
bridge. Call at 600 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30

The regular meeting of Court OF
Honor No. 81 will be held Monday
evening at 1880, Jan. 1. 1900. Installa-
ton of officefs followed by refresh
ments and dancing for members and
their families.
w. L. COCHRAN. Chancellor.
Sanctioned by committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
COMPANY A. Attention.

Members and eX-membcrs of Com
pany A are requested to meet ut their
Armory Sunday afternoon ut O'Clock
for the purpose of attending the fu-
neral of John Glass.
The company will also hold n spec
ial meeting Monday at Sp. III. BY
order of GAIT. l.. +. HEMENwAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
NotIcr to Contractor-

Sealed bids for repairs to the water
works building viii be received AZ the
city clerks Office until 5 p. m, Jan.
?. 1900. Specifications on tiIe at the
city clerks office. II. c. ScHAFFER,
City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30

Phelps &C" Cough. Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed. 1t cures
chronic cases IL is out of the old
rut. For asthma and ali other lung
troubles take II c." The Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
AT McCABE'S.

The ..mark-down" pencil hes been
busy in our crockery department.
Waits and strays, odds and ends N ust
be made to move How will these
price hints do?
Haviland china olives. 25c. were
soc.
Haviland teapot tiles, Csc. worth
47c.
China chop dishes for soc. worth
81.
China breakfast plates $3.50 per
dozen. were $3.50.
China plates at IS per dozen from
81.
China salads at soc, were SIC.
Parlor lamps at 81 instead of 81
Three-Hght candlesricks sI.25, were
s1.75.
Candlesticks at 81. worth $3.50.
Candlesticks at S5c. were 67c.
Bisque figures at CSC instead of 47c-
Bisgue smoking sets at s5c. were
$1.25.
Bisquc figure tbicycIo ridcr) 75c in
stead of SI,so.
Bls4ue divers 800. we're efc.
There are 8 good many other ..maik
downs. @,tioketed plainly. in the store.
LIS. MccAHE q Oh. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30

The IeIsoa who disturbed the con
gregatfon last Sunday By coughing. is
requested @ call on mis- druggist and
get 3 bottle Of Eclsv-s Hrns- and Tar.
which always gives relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-29
The New Shoe Store.

Mr.. II. X. Newbert. the veteran
shoe man. Mr.. Fred S. Newbert
and Mr. Geo w. Murphy make Il
pretty strong trio in the shoe business,
il would be superfluous to undertake u
write-up OF either of these three shoe
men, who are so thoroughly known in
the field of their labors, suffice it to say
that the II. X. Newbert Shoe Co will
open their new shoe store tomorrow
CThursday). and the public will be well
coined to this notable opening by the
above named gentlemen, Mr.. Murphy
being the genial clerk. The store can
not be passed over 50 lightly, as it is
practically new to the public The pol
ished hardwood floor. ornamented with
some pretty rugs and the special chairs
and fine SetteeS upholstered in leather
all combine in making this a store Gus
toners will enjoy visiting on account
OF It's artistic beauty and comfortab BILE
furnishings. as well as on account of
the bargains H. X. has planned for
a surprise. The beautiful steel ceiling
ana delicately tinted walls harmonize
perfectly and give charm to the
who'e store. Fact is nothing appears to
pc lacking to make this one of tie
most attractive shoe stores on the Ken
hepec. The company extend a cordial
invitation to all to call on Thursday
ana inspect not only the elegant store
nut also the new lines of goods.