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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-29

Reliable Groceries.
Reliable prices and a reliable firm.
Coursens. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-29

PLENTY or WATER.-Spccal officer John
CoSlett, the Gas and Water company, informs
Us that notwithstanding the drouth, there is ALI
abundance Of wator in the Emhurst reservoir
ani that the Curtis dam has its usual supply
Mr. Coslgtt daily inspcctS these reservoirs, and
is careful TO guar'l against any iniringemcnts or
the rights OF the water company. lie is a
careful and rlnstihng man in his position
llmhnrst SignaL
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
IN SOUTH AFRICA.

LONDON, May 16.-Lord Roberts re-
ports as follows from Kroonstadt May
Is: 1.-TWO officers and six men of the
Prince Alfred Guards, while foraging
yesterday were fred on by Beers hiding
in farm house with flag of truce fly
ing. Two men were killed and one Of.
ficer wounded. The other officer and
two men we're captured. The owner
OF the farm states that the Beers
threatened to shoot him when he pro-
tested against the abuse of the white
flag"
Col. Baden Powell, British COM
mander at Mafeking, says the food
there will last until June 10. The
British relief column is due there now.
Ten days ago General Snyman was
having difficulty keeping the burghers
together owing to the approach of the
British and when the last associated
press despatch left Mafeking on May
the Beers had killed on the previous
day one of the horse guards and had
captured several Of Col. Baden-Pow-
CLIPS few remaining horses.
Gen. Rumble and Gen. Brabant are
taking possession OF the wide regions
around Lsdybrand almost without OPP
position. They find the country plen-
tifully supplied with cattle, horse feed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
A. NEW CORPORATION.

The Citizens Drug and Supply Company
Is to incorporate with paid up capital OF
$4,000 and to increase the same from time
to time. The company will do q Wholesale
and retail business in drugs, medicines and
specialties, and will occupy one of the large
stores in the new Lsngdon block as soon as
completed. At present their goods are
stored. Montpelier is one OF the best
wholesale points in the State. There are
over 10000 people within a radius Of thirty
miles Of the Capital.
This company had small store at 30
Main street in 1898 and to secure more
room moved to 1903 Main street in 1899.
Still needing more room, it has decided on
the Langdon block for 1900. The business
continues to grow. Under adverse circum-
stances last year the cash sales were nearly
$4,000, Of which a fair share came from the
country trade and connections made
through agents. A good business is as
sured from the start. No liquor will be
sold and no United States license will be
taken out.
The company Is Incorporated to make the
business and investment permanent. The
stock Is $25 share and will pay good In
terest on the money. There is little or
none OF the stock for sale except for making
its business connections in adjoining towns.
Stockholders are allowed a trade discount.
e. e. Blakely, who is a member of State
Pharmaceutical Association, will continue
to act as manager Of the company in its new
quarters. The business will be managed
by board Of directors, who will be known
later.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23

reau OF materis medics OF which DIR. #. J.
Gale was chairman. At a business meet
ing OF the society also held on Thursday
resolutions were passed instructing the
board OF censors OF this society to urge
upon the boards OF censors OF the Vermont
State Medical and Vermont State Eclectic
societies to use their best efforts toward es-
tablishing uniform examinations OF appli-
cants for certificates to practice In this state
except In materia medica and Therapeutics
Also to use Its efforts toward the establ sh-
ment OF system OF uniform licenses in the
New England states 80 that a physician
who passes the required examination and
Is granted O certificates in one state will be
allowed to practice under the same certi-
cate In any other state In New England.
1t is said this last innovation Is on the eve
OF elimination.
Wednesday evening, DR.. e. f. Robinson,
OF Providence, K. l., gave an exhibition in
the making X-Ray examinations in the
evening. Owing to the non-arrival OF DR..
Robinson's own apparatus the lecture was
given In the Office OF DR.. II. 8. Boardmsn Of
this city, using his instrument. The exhi-
bition was very interesting and instructive.
This morning DR.. Boardman gave most
interesting talk on his personal experience
with electricity as applied In his treatment
Of patients.
This session OF the society is said to have
been one OF the most helpful 1t has ever
held.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
SUPREME COURT.

Two other Rutland county cases were
heard late Tuesday afternoon.
Margaret Sullivan against the president
and managers OF the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company, negligence. This case
was tried at the September term Of Rutland
County Court in 1899 and a verdict for
plaintiff to recover S843.75 was awarded.
Exceptions by defendant and cause passed
to the Supreme Court. w. Fl. Preston and
F. s. Platt for plaintiff, Butler and Maloney
for defendant.
Dora A. Knapp against Caroline j. Wing.
This case was also tried at the last Septem-
Der term OF Rutland County Court and the
plaintiff was awarded 1904 damages.
Butler & Maloney argued the case for the
plaintiff and Joel c. Baker for the defend
ant.
Julius 9. Griffith, administrator of Royal
T. Sawyer, against the New England Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, negligence,
from Rutland county Plaintiff claims that
the negligence Of the defendant company
caused the death of DR.. Sawyer, during a
thunder storm in August, 1898. A verdict
In the lower court. G. E. Lawrence for
plaintiff; LOWELL Smith & Lowell, j. A.
Morrill, and w. B. G. Stickney for defend
ant.
Two Chittenden county cases were
argued Thursday forenoon.
G. M. Delany against f. Howes & Co.
j. e. Cushman for plaintiff, Max l.. Powell
for defendant.
John j. Allen against Clarence d. Gates
bill and injunction. Seneca Hsselton for
plaintiff, "a. s. Peck for defendant.
Bertha Wertheim, administrative, against
the Fidelity and Casualty Company also
from Chittenden county, was argued this
afternoon. M A. Bingham for plaintiff
Seneca Haselton for defendant
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
FEDERAL GRAND JURY

The United States grand jury at Windsor
found seven true bills on Wednesday and
two not found. or the indictments brought
in, two were against Charles W. Mussey,
late cashier OF the Merchants' National
Bank of Rutland for embezzlement, and
three against Marvin A. Mcclure O 'Rut
land for aiding and abetting Mussey in such
embezzlement one against John @. Far
rar, late teller Of the Waterbury National
Bank for ENLIGHTENMENT; and one against
David Sherman OF Rutland for violation Of
the United States postal laws.
A special session OF the district court b as
been ordered to convene at Rutland on
Tuesday, May % a. 2 P. M, at which time 1t
is now expected the above named respon-
dents will be arraigned and enter their
pleas to meet the indictments.
The case OF the Sioux National Bank OF
Sioux City, Ia, against Rosetta r. Ellis,
executrix OF the estate OF j. W. Ellis of
Montpelier, an action Of assessment on
stockholders Of the defunct bank, was ar
gued by t. j. Boynton for the plaintiff, and
H. A. Huse and j. H. Senter for the defen-
dant. The defendants attorneys filed a
motion to suppress certain dispositions taken
In the plaintiffs behalf After arguments
by the counsel the court overruled the mo-
ton and the case proceeded to trial by the
court. No oral testimony was introduced
by either party and the decision is reserved
This Is one OF many similar cases growing
out of the collapse OF the Sioux bank.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
A VERMONT BOY

The news OF the terrible battle at Catubg
on Tuesday, when detachment OF theFor-
ty-third infantry held their ground for two
days with fearful loss, is of local interest.
Dustin l.: George OF Calais was in, com.
mand OF this detachment OF thirty-one men
nineteen Of whom were killed. Mr.. George
also lost his life in this battle. He was the
first man to enlist in Company III OF this
city for service In the Spanish-American
war, and was with the First Vermont Reg
iment at Chickamaugua. Last October he
enlisted in the Forty-third regiment and
went to the Philippines.
The gallant band OF which Mr.. George
was In command was stationed at Catubig.
They were attacked, April 10, by six bum
dred Filipinos, armed with rifles and one
cannon. The men entrenched themselves
and held the enemy at bay for forty-eight
hours, killing over two hundred OF the en-
envy. 1t was the heaviest loss OF life the
American army has sustained In any one
engagement in the Philippines.
Mrs. A. A. Northrup OF Barre is a slste
OF Mr.. George He also had two brother
In Barre and one In Dartmouth college.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
FIRST ANNUAL REUNION

Company e, First Vermont Regiment,
u. 8. ", held its first reunion and banquet
Wednesday evening, at the Gulf House,
Williamstown. The committee OF arrange
Private p. j, Rogers, Sergt. W. s. Robins,
Sergt. f. K. Gladding, Private w. W. Rus
sell, Sergt. III. p. Meaker.
About sixty members were present.
The occasion was much enjoyed and pro-
nounced great success, a fact which is due
to the untiring efforts OF the committee Of
arrangements.
The company left Barre at seven o'clock
in three large party wagons each drawn by
four horses from the stables OF John Adams
and K. l.. Putney OF Montpelier and Nelson
Downing of Barre. or the mode OF con-
veyance suffice 1t to say this part of the
program was under the management OF the
veteran liveryman, Nelson Downing, who
Is amply qualified for this line OF work both
by natural ability and years OF experience.
The company organized for the ensuing
year as soon as they arrived at the Gulf
House as follows: President, Thomas Cars
well; secretary and treasurer, DR.. j. w.
jackson; executive committee, William
Robins, Frank Gladding and William Muir
ray. Next followed grand concert by mem
beers OF the company. Supper was served at
ten o'clock. Landlord Gale had prepared an
ssppetizing spread to which full justice was
done. The menu was headed by the fol-
lowing toast, which was appreciated by
every member Of the company:
Backward, turn backward, Time in your flight;
Feed me on grub again, just for night;
/ am weary of sOleeather steak,
Petrihed bareback sledge could not break;
Tomatoes and beans in a watery bath,
Sowbelly strong as Goliath Of Gath.
Weary OF starving on what can't eat,
Chewing up rubber and calling it meat.
Backward, turn backward, for weary am
Give me a whack at my grandmammas Jam.
Let me drink milk that has never been skinned
Let me eat butter whose hair has been trimmed,
Let me have once more odfashioned pie
Then I'll be ready to 60 south and die.
Capt. r. B. Mudgett acted as toastmastel
at the post prandial exercises, and better
selection could not have been made. He
kept things moving and introduced each
speaker with an appropriate hit. The
Speakers included Capt B. II. Wells, A. e
Bruce, f. +. Cave. +. E. Langley, Capt. T
G. Carswell, Capt. j. W. Jackson and H
@. Whitaker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23

LONDON, May 1S-Gen. Butler is
pushing straight ahead without opposi-
ton. He has only lost five wounded
during the movement. Apparently he
is aiming at Laings Mex, which is the
direct road to the Transvaal, although
he may diverge to Both's Pass. Gen.
Hunters movements in the western
Transvaal are rather puzzling. He has
returned to Fourteen Streams with one
brigade leaving another Gen. Barton's
at Christians.
Lord Methuen is said to be advanc-
ing along the south bank of the Vaal.
Col. Kekewich is with him. The loop
railway line across the Vaal is fast
nearing completion. The probability
is that Gen. Hunter took back brig
ade to Founteen Streams owing to the
scarcity of transport.
England still waits with intense in
terest for news of the relief of Mafe-
king. A crowd remarkable for the
number of men in evening dress and
including many ladies fingered around
the war office even after midnight, hop
ing for some announcement. Only re-
luctantly did the people dispense when
thC iOppiCp Va tllO W al OAliSO VOiS
ly cleared with the word that nothing
had been received. One thing seems
clear. The town still holds out. Were
il otherwise the Boer wires laid to the
camps OF the beleaguers would have
flashed the news.
Skeleton messages from Lorenzo
Marques, based upon information that
leaked out at the Pretoria war office
show that the Boer stormers fell into
trap. Col. Baden Powell permitted
them to seize one fort and then he sur
rounded and overbore them before the
large forces near at hand perceived the
strategem. 1t was thus that Sarel
Eloff, President Kruger's grandson, and
part of his commando were taken and
fifty Beers killed.
AT Johannesburg the women are
forming police corps, 80 as to release
every man for fighting purposes at the
front. DIR. Archer, who was at Dundee
during the Boer occupation, asserts
that there are several hundred English
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23

and -four. Gen Rumble is reducing his
transport and feeding his men and ami
mails largely off the country.
The Beers In that quarter surrender
daily and 1t is the expectation of the
correspondents on the spot that the
eastern section of the Free State will
soon be as tranquil as the western.
General Rundle's front is thirty miles
long but his forces are disposed 80 that,
IL any point should be attacked, the
troops there could be quickly reinforced.
A dispatch from Bloemfontein says:
"There will be no serious fighting
this side of Pretoria, as Bereeniging,
on the Vaal, is indefensible. Heavy
guns are being mounted at Pretoria
but Gems. Botha and Limmer are
agreed that ultimate success is impos-
sible. President Kruger is obstinate
and majority of the Transvaals hold
firmly with him."
1t is estimated that the Transvaalers
can still muster 10000 men on the
fighting line.
LONDON, May 17.-Gen. Butler is
continuing to advance northward in
Natal and has reached Danhauser,
about twelve miles north of Glencoe.
The following is Buffers report via
Lord Roberts at Danhausen: "The
seventh and second division has reach
ed Danhaueer. | hope my advance
patrols are at New Castle. The fifth
division is echeloned from Elandslaagte
to Glen coe, repairing the railroad. The
fourth division is at Sundays river
drift. Reports agree that seven thous-
and of the enemy passed north hurried
ly on May a."
New Castle, which Butler hopes the
patrols have reached by advance, is
twenty miles north of Danhauser.
LONDON, May 17.-Lord Roberts re-
port, from Kroonstadt under date OF
May 16, that General Rumble on Tues
day occupied McQuatings Mex and
Modder Pooert north of Ladybrand,
unopposec. General hunter has en-
| tered the Transvaal and advanced TO
within ten miles of Christiana, on the
north bank of the Wall Lord Methuen
advanced twelve miles along Hoopstad
road without seeing the enemy. The
despatch concludes: "Reports confirm
the disorgsnization of the Free Staters."
| Dispatches from correspondents with
! Hunter describe him entering Chris
tiana hosting the British flag for the
first time in Transvaal territory.
A second despatch from Lord Rob.
erts, dated KrOonstadt today (Thurs-
day. is as follows: "Gen. Hunter oc.
cupid Christisna unopposed The en-
envy retired to Klerksdorp under the
impression that the place is threatened
Many Ficksburg and Bethlehem Beers
are applying to the Basutoland COM
missioners for conditions of surrender
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
PTOHIBITIONISTS.

Exactly eight persons gathered in Grand
Army hall at eleven O'Clock Friday morning,
the time set for holding the State mass con-
vention OF the Prohibition party. An Or
ganization was not effected until after
dinner.
Rev John L. Fort OF Winooski was elect
ed temporary chairman and Rev. G. l..
Story of Milton, temporary secretary. Pray
or was offered by Rev. q. M. Stebbns of
Sheldon. Committees on enrolment and
permanent examination were appointed.
M. l.. Barton OF Vergennes was elected per-
manent chairman and Rev. G. L. Story per-
manent secretary.
The resolutions as adopted arraign Pres
ident Mckinley for sanctioning the extern
sion OF the liquor traffic in our new pos
sessions and reiterates former declarations
in favor OF universal prohibition throughout
the State. No direct reference was made to
State liquor agencies.
In his opening address Chairman Barton
scored President Mckinley for the stand
he has taken in regard to the anti.canteen
law, and commended the Methodist Gen
eral Conference at Chicago for it's action on
the temperance question.
The following State ticket was placed in
nomination: For governor, FL. Q. Barnes Of
Swanton; Acknowledgements, O. b. Will
son OF Bradford; secretary of State, +. III.
Shepard OF Fair Haven; auditor, +. A. Col
Inns OF st. Albans; treasurer, Rev. L. G.
Kimball OF Dummerston.
Presidential electors, first district, W. A.
Cummings of East Berkshire; A. B. Bixby
OF Poultney; second district, @. w. Wyman
Of Brattleboro; j. A. r. Corwin of Chelsea
Delegates to the National convention at
Chicago June q, L. III. Field, Charlotte; G..
W. Wyman, Brattleboro; II. 8. Edred,
Sheldon; B. A. Beatty, franklin; H. f.
Cummings, East Berkshire; Rev. G. L.
Story, Milton; II. M. Seeley, Middlebury
Rev. y. M. Stebbns, Shelburne; Rev. G. L,
Lennon, SALISBURY.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
H0MEOPATHS MEET.

The hftieth annual, or jubilee year, meet
ing OF the Vermont Homeopathic Medical
Society opened at the Pavilion Wednesday
and will continue through Thursday. Some
twenty-five members were in attendance at
the first session which opened at one o'clock
this afternoon and most interesting and
Instructive program has been prepared.
AT the meeting this afternoon, following
the reports OF committees and censors, the
president, Edward kirkland of Bellows
Falls delivered an able and carefully pre-
pared address. Following the address of
the president, the following subjects were
taken up: prevention OF Consumption, :"
by @. e. Libbey; discussion by Ii. s. Board
man and j, II. Darby. Taking the Case, !"
by S. II. Sparhawk; discussion by @. a.
Gale and o. A. Gee. "Chelidonium Majus
as an Organ Remedy" by f. j. Gale; dis
cussion by G. Q. Hall and James Hsylett.
electrical Therapeutics" by II. S. Board
man; discussion by Sam Sparhawk and II.
K, Steele.
The following officers were elected We'd
nesday afternoon by the society:
President, G. l. Forbes, Burlington; vice
president, e: Il. Whitaker, Newport; secre-
tary, w. II. Weeks, East Hardwlck; treasu-
k. B. Whitaker, r. X. Steele, Edward
Kirkland; legislative committee, II. 8
Boardman, f. e. Steele, W. b. Mayo, e. b.
Whitaker AMI W. II. Weeks; auditors, r.
j. Gale, K. A. Stanley, G. O. Hall.
The annual session OF the Verm ont
Homeopathic Medical Society Wednesday
and Thursday. adjourned early Thursday
afternoon. The semi-annual meeting
Of the society is to be held at Burlington in
October next. One new member, DR.. II. r..
Iillotson OF Groton, was admitted at this
time.
The session on Thursday opened with an
interesting experience meeting OF the bu-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
BARRE OPERA HOUSE

w. w. Lapoint, the present manager OF
the successful bidders for the lease of the
house for FIVE years from August next.
They pay the city of Barre $1,000 year
for the building, heated and lighted The
contract also calls for putting hood on
the stage by the lessees, at their own ex-
pense.
Mr.. Lapoint's management OF this opera
house for the past year has been highly sat
isfactory to the theater going people of
Barre and Montpelier, and other adjacent
towns and villages. He has presented a
list Of attractions, taken as whole, such
as are seen in few cities the size Of Barre,
and he has managed the business with a
good profit to himself.
With the able assistance OF Mr.. Morse,
still better things in the theatrical line may
reasonably be expected in the Granite City
in the years to come.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-23
METHODISTS.

CHICAGO, May 16.-The election of
bishops at the general conference OF
the Methodist church has so far result
ed in no choice. One ballot was taken
Tuesday but none of the forty odd can
didates received the necessary two
thirds vote required under the rules.
The number of votes cast was $50 and
it was predicted that a dozen ballots
might have to be taken to secure the
two bishops desired. The board Of
tellers closely guarded the result. Even
the church leaders and candidates were
denied the information they sought
from the teilers.
During Tuesday afternoons session
DR.. John Handley of New Jersey in
troduced resolution which resulted
in an uproar, providing "that the Brit
ish colors be given place alongside
the Stars and Stripes in the platform of
the conference" A storm of "noes"
went up from the delegates when the
resolution was read, but DR.. Handley
finally secured silence and made pas
sionate appeal for the resolution. he
said, "The British flag all over the
world is giving to missionaries the pro-
lection which encourages us in the
great work of preaching the gospel.
1t stands for the open Bible in every
community. American and Briton
have locked arms to close the century
with one united effort to destroy the
crescent and lift the cross in the East"
DR.. Handley's remarks tor the mo-
ment apparently turned the tide in ia
vor of the resolution, but after several
delegates, including w. j. WEIGH of
Wyoming, had spoken against it, the
motion to lay on the table made by DR..
S. p. Cadman of New York conference
prevailed.
CHICAGO, May 16-At the Metho-
dist Episcopal conference the first bal
lot for two new bishops was announced
this morning. Three highest were DR..
j. f. Berry, editor Of the Epooorth Her
aid, 213; DR.. w. G. Bowen of the Gam
mon Theological Seminary, 2ll; DIR. j.
w. Hamilton of Boston, 1888. Neces-
sary to o choice, 1855.
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oussed when the measure was laid
aside for the day. Mr.. Wolcott, chair
man OF the committee on postoffices-
and post roads vigorously attacked the
committee proposition to appropr late
S750,000 for the pneumatic tube service
declaring the extension of the service
was unnecessary and the appropriation
waste of public money. Mr.. Mason
OF Illinois quite as vigorously supported
the appropriation.
Mr.. Butler OF North Carolina offered
an amendment to the bill reducing the
amount appropriated by the bill for
railway transportation Of mail from
$50, $40 900 to $50, 4S3, 900 and directing
the postmaster general to reduce the
compensation to be paid railroads from
and after July l, 1900, for the transport
tation of mails by at least ten per cent
per annum from the present rate. The
amendment of Mr.. Butler was rejected
II 10 Al. A vote on the bill was not
reached.
The House passed a special river and
harbor bill carrying 100000 for sur
veys and emergency work and devoted
the remainder of the day to the Alas
kan code bill.
President Mckinley today signed the
free homes bill. There were present
delegate Flynn of Oklahoma and Rep
resentative Gamble OF South Dakota,
both of whom made brief speeches in
support of the measure. A number of
others interested in the fate of the bill
were also present 30 that the function
assumed unusual proportions for an &C.
casion of the sort. The President said
his best reply to the representations
made could be put in writing at the
foot of the bill and he then affixed his
signature.