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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05

plished, that the completion of the task
may require years of time and the long
con inued expenditure of British blood
and treasure. The mine owners are
growing uneasy. They cannot return
to the occupation of their property and
resume mining operations under exist
ing conditions. Suggestions of com
promise are made in financial circles.
Emperor William might relieve Great
Britain in distressful emergency, as
well as cave the Republics some part Of
their possessions, some participation in
political power, and their prestige.
The Boer president has, however, re
ceived official notice that the Emperor,
in consequence of previous arrange
ments, cannot receive him and Kruger
has gone TO Holland. Meantime there
are reports of further obstinate fighting
in South Africa and of sympathy for
he Beers in Cape Colony. England's
iron terms are bearing their legitimate
fruits.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
COUNTY OFFICERS QUALIFY.

The Washington county officers elected
last September, including Judge of probate,
assistant Judges. county CLERK, county treas
taries public, were in the city today TO
qualify before assuming the duties OF their
several offices which begin today Sheriff
Graves has appointed: the following depu-
ties; w. f. Shepard, Barre; L. @. Lance,
Cabot; A. G Dutton, Calais; A. b. Hutch
ms, East Barre; A. @. Templeton. East
Montpelier; John X Hastings, Middlesex
John l.. futile, Montpelier; II. b. Wedge,
Montpelier; s. w. Winch. Mortified; o.
G.. Eaton, Wsitstield; Erwin Cooley, Wat
erbury; NJ e. Foster, Woodbury.. AS will
be seen by the above list there are two
changes from last year, Only one deputy
has yet been appointed from Barre city and
Sheriff Graves said that another would be
appointed later but could not mention the
name or time In the appointment of j. #.
Hastings, the present constable OF Middle
sex, that town is given a deputy sheriff for
the first time in its history.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
The Youth Companions Seventy.
Fifth Year,


The new volume of the Youths Com
punion for 1901 will mark the paper's
seventy-ffth year of continuous publ
cation - seventy-fve years, during
which it has had the approval of three
generations of readers. The constant
aim of the Youths Companion is to
carry into the home reading that shall
be helpful as we'll as entertaining
reading that shall contribute to the
pure happiness OF ali the family.
Strong In the assurance that every
reader gained is friend won, the pub
fishers offer to send the Companion free
for the remaining weeks of 1900 to
those who subscribe now for the new
volume of 1901. There will not be an
issue from now until 1902 that will not
be crowded with good stories and ar
ticles OF interest and value. Diplo-
matists, explorers, sai ,ors, trappers, In
dian fighters, story writer's AMI self
made men and women in many voca-
tions, besides the most popular writer's
of fiction, will write for the Companion
not only next year, but during the re-
naming weeks of this year.
The new subscriber will also receive
the Companions new puritan Girl
calendars for 1901, autographed il
twelve cOlOrs.
Illustrated Announcement of the
volume for 1901 will be sent free to any
address, with sample copies of the pa
per.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
The Outlook.

The contents of the December num-
Der of The Outlook are varied. Among
the special articles will be found the
fifth installment of the autobiography
of Booker T. Washington, called, Cup
From Slavery" the final installment
of Mr.. Hamilton w. Mabie's civilian
Shakespeare; Poet, Dramatist and
Man." which has now been published
by the Macmillans in sumptuous book
form; elaborate articles reviewing the
abiest books of the season in the de-
partments of art, biography and fiction.
with many portrait illustrations; and,
most prominent of all, series of brief
articles by such men as James Bryce,
Henry Van Dyke, Edward Everett
Hale, President Hadley, of Yale, aud
half dozen others, giving their opin'
ions in reply to the question "What
Are the Greatest Books of the Cen
tury?" (S3a year. The Outlook Com
pany, 1877 Fourth Avenue, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
Mr.. Perry's Article.

The article on this page, by Daniel
Perry of Maysville, Mo-, is not very
cheerful reading for Vermonters.
There is no reason to question the ac-
curacy of Mr.. Perry's statistics. The
writer is Vermonter, was a member
of Company F, United States Sharp
shooters, in the war of the rebellion,
followed the trail of 30 many Ver-
monters west, settled in Maysville,
Mo-, of which city he has been mayor.
Like all true sons of Vermont, he has
retained warm interest in the af-
fairs of the old mother State and has q
sincere desire for her prosperity. He
has occasionally written on kindred
themes to this paper.
Mr.. Perry's article came too late for
influence on the Legislature; but,
though an angel from Heaven had pro-
claimed the truths and uttered the
warnings he has spoken, it is not at all
probable that the men from whom
the board OF agriculture was barely
rescued alive, who could not be per-
suaded to enlarge its shrunken
membership to the reasonable limits OF
efficiency, who could vote $4,000 an
nually to hunt the furtive microbe, or
81, 500 to hatch fish in Lake Champlain
for Canucks and Workers, who could
turn down, under "abhorrent and for,
hidden influences" for membership Of
the board of agriculture 80 efficient and
capable man as Victor L. Spear,-it is
not at all probable that the impressive
considerations presented by Mr.. Perry
would have availed aught with the ma
jority or against influences like those
which dominated both houses of the Gen
eral Assembly in the late session. The
hopes the writer of the article expresses
Of action favorable to the States greatest
industry, or to measures for staying the
steady depletion of the agricultural
towns, have been grievously disap-
pointed-and with them the expecta-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
VERMONT NEWS.

RUTLAND, Dec. l.. Chancellor Tyler
granted half dozen temporary injunc-
tons against liquor dealers here yesterday
on nuisance proceedings instituted by
States Attorney George L. Rice. The
persons enjoined are the proprietors OF the
Brunswick House, John II Dugan's drug
store and Cleveland & Griffin's drug store.
The case against Frederick Fem was con-
tinued as the defendant is quarantined in
his house, The obtaining Of these injunc-
tons was the last act in Mr.. Rice's official
career. He goes out of office today and Is
succeeded by George e. Lawrence.
BARRE, Dec. 1.-Governor Stickney yes
terday appointed Allen g. Fay, city Judge.
There were two other candidates for the
position. II. W. Scott and the present in
ment OF Mr.. Fay gives general satisfaction,
He has practiced as justice in nearly all OF
the police prosecutions for the last two
years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05

tions of thousands of other true sons Of
Vermont.
Good men from all quarters OF the
State came up to Montpelier to see
what could be done for the material
welfare of the State, but turned away
with loathing and went home sorely
grieved when the real facts of hostile
situation were disclosed to them--a sit
uation without ray of hope that any
measure for staying the depopulation of
the rural regions, or for the upbuilding
of Vermont materially, could be enacted
into law. Mr.. Perry's article is COM
mended to the perusal particularly OF
those who seem to be the enemies OF
their State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
Cabot.

Picking up carrier pigeon is not an ev-
ery day occurrence, On the morning OF the
9th OF November Lafayette Hopkins found
one in his barn dead. The bird had ring
on one leg with the following engraving
thereon: III, W. G. % 49,"
j. p Lsmson has been appointed trustee
and T Ii. Lance, Orvis Fits and l.. Myers
appraisers af the bankrupt estate OF Il. A.
Wales.
n ISIS May Ormsbee was at home from her
school at Johnson over Thanksgiving, re-
turning on Monday.
A cantata will probably be given by the
singing school to close with, rather than
convention.
Miss Emma Laird is to teach in the south
west hill district during the winter term.
Rev. o. E. Aiken gave a very interesting
address Thanksgiving evening, touching on
our great resources as a country, and in
contrast with those of other countries. lie
especially pointed out the thankfulness
which ought to exist among all true Amer
leans.
Rev. d. L. Hilliard will speak next Sun
day evening on the Mormon question. He
has spent some time among them.
AS the year draws to a close wedding
bells seem to ring oftener than ever. Three
marriages have recently taken place, On
the 18th ult two couples were united.
Enoch Drown and Ellen Munholland Of
bdbU OdDOl, anu w ncolCl anu MISS
Bertha Pike of Lower Cabot. On Nov. 30
Dan Il. Houghton OF East Cabot and Miss
Carrie Colgrowth of Wolcott. We are still
awaiting others.
Mrs. Laura Adams has moved within the
corporation limits in her new home. Frank
Blanchard has located in the brown house
recently purchased by him. Mr.. Blanchard
has quite materially repaired the building.
Mrs. j. P. Lamson's father, Mr.. Knights,
of Frsncouis, n. H.. is visiting her.
Schools at the village were closed on
Monday for the rest OF the week, or until
such time as the conditions Of diphtheria
will warrant their opening. There are only
one or two fresh cases at present. and IL is
hoped that with prompt and efficient meth
ODDS its prevalence will be arrested in
short time. It seems something like folly
to believe that the disease springs entirely
from the school house surroundings, an it
is certain that 1t did not originate there
over year ago.
On account OF the singing schools being
on Monday evening, places OF business will
hereafter close on Tuesday evenings in
stead of Monday as retofore.
Our school superintendent, j. p. Lsmson,
will begin his winter course OF free lectures
on Friday evening November IA. The first
lecture OF the course will be given by DR..
Norman Seaver OF Montpelier. Let US all
attend this free lecture, and give Mr.. Seaver
full house. 1t is not often that we have a
speaker from abroad, but when we do, let
us all show by our attendance, that we APP
preciate a man with 30 wide reputation as
DR.. Seaver.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05


remarkable record of commercial and
industrial progress. The total of i'm
ports and exports, for the first time in
the history of the country, exceeds
$2,O00,0O0,0O0 The exports are great
err than they have been ever before,
being for the fiscal year 1900, $1,394,-
4S3 ,092, q vast increase, over any for
mer year. Agricultural exports were
$685. 1856, 1923, an increase of same fifty
million dollars.
The treatment of the Philippine ques-
ton is largely historical. The Presi-
dent finds that already the good effects
of returning order are felt; business is
improving as peace extends; larger
area is under sugar cultivation than
ever before; customs revenues are
greater than at any time under Span
ish rule; economy and efficiency in
military administration have created a
surplus of 100000, available for pub
lie improvements; railroad communica-
lions are extending, opening up rich
districts; comprehensive scheme of
education is being organized. Late re-
ports from the commission show yet
more er couraging advance toward in
surfing the benefits of liberty and good
government to the Filipinos. Legisla-
ton in the interest of humanity, with
the aim of building up an enduring,
self-supporting, and self.administering
community, is urged upon Congress.
The President reaffirms the Nations
pledges regarding the independence of
| Cuba and recounts the measures taken,
and in process of execution, to carry
them out. He gives the details OF
army affairs and from them educes the
conclusion that regular force of 10000
is needed, which he recommends.
Gable communication with Hawaii and
the Philippines is urged. The message
is exhaustive in its treatment of the
multitudinous matters of importance
and the executive recommendations
are generally sustained by every con.
sideration of patriotism, and wise re-
gard for the best welfare of the Nation.
In conclusion the President utters
these wise admonitions: SIN our great
prosperity we must guard against the
danger it invites of extravaganza in
government expenditures and appro-
propriations; and the chosen represen-
tatives of the people will, doubt not
furnish an example in their legislation
of thGt wise economy which in season
of plenty husbands for the future. In
this era of great business activity and
opportunity caution is not untim ely
1t will not abate, but strengthen con
fidence. II will not retard, but pro
mote, legitimate industrial and com
mercial expansion. Our growing pow
err brings with it temptations and peril'
requiring constant vigilance to avoid
1t must not be used to invite conflicts
nor for oppression, but for the more
effective maintenance OF those princi
Piles of equality and justice upon which
our institutions and happiness depend
Let us keep always in mind that The
foundation of our government is lib
erty; its superstructure peace"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
WASHINGTON COUNTY LEAGUE.
Meeting Of POstmasters of Fourth.
Class Offices

For the purpose OF further strengthening
and pertectng the organization, and to con-
slider plans suggested by National head
quarters for the permanent completion of
the State and National organization, and
elect representative to same, a meeting
of the Washington County League will be
held in the grand juror room at the court
house in the city OF Montpelier on Satur-
day, December ID, 1900, at II 80 A, NJ. Other
topics OF interest to every postmaster OF a
fourth-class Office in the county will be dis
cussed, therefore, it is earnestly desired by
the officers of the league that every mem
Der be present BY special effort on the
part Of a few to take early trains, believe
that it will be possible for all to be present
at the appointed hour. The time in which
we can be together will be short at the
longest, therefore let every one make a
| special effort to be present and improve
| every moment OF this opportunity for the
mutual exchange Of ideas and experiences,
to the advancement OF the service and the
| general welfare of the public.
ALv1 7. DAVIS, Chairman.
Mrrshfield, VT, Dec. 3, 1900.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05
LIQUOR AGENTS APPOINTED.

for Washington county. made the follow
ing appointments of liquor agents for the
ensuing year today
Barre City, E. W. Cummings; Barre
Town, M. A. Corbett; Marshfeld, Charles
f. Shepard; Middlesex, II. B. Nichols
Montpelier, Hiram B. Wedge; Northfeld
w. j. Fisher; Plainfeld, Levi johnson |;
Waterbury, Anton Landt; Warren, Nathan
Thayer. The only town in which change
from last year was made occurs in Marsh
field.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05

Publishers who receive pay for cir
culating the public acts of '9S, under
the act of the present session, can
thank Col. G. S. Emery Of Chelsea,
who introduced the bill and saw it
safely through. Herald and News.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05

ITCHING PILEs.-Dr. Agnew's Ointment
Is proof against the torments OF Itching
Piles. Thousands OF testimonials of cures
effected by its use. No case too iaggravat-
ing or too long standing for it to soothe,
comfort and cure. 1t cures in from to
nights, 80 cents.-48
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-12-05

leadership of military dictator; nor
did he want Costa Rca, in which a
small number Of persons, class, make
the State.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-01

James II. Saunders. 1924 Pierce Place:
Charles H. Zoos 903 North Carolina Ave-
nue. southeast; Thomas W. Chase. 1922 r
Street ". T. Gaddis, 11t7 B Street south
east: Patrick Finley, Conduit Road; ".
W. Fisher. ia Jackson Street. Anacostia:
George w Ingling. 1921 Fourth Street
southeast; A. a. Frederick 405 East Capt.
;ol Street. and William r. Rose, 1909 Four
teenth Street.
Police Court. L. Baker. 2200 Seventh
Street northwest; William F. Huntington,
1923 North Capitol Street; II. A. Herrell
9lS PENNSYLVANIA Avenue southeast; W. r.
Teachem, 1912 Eleventh Street southeast;
Frank b. King Hap Rhode Island Avenue
northwest; Henry w. Tippett, 432 Jackson
Street, Araccstia; William Low. go Penn
sylvania Avenue southeast: John Breen
us Twentieth Street northwest; James w
Lainhart, Tenleytown. ID. C.; ]. NJ. Sar-
Wis. 24l9 Pennsylvania Avenue; Frederick
G. Alexander. 945 r Street northwest:
Frank II. PelCuze, 1905 + Street north
west: c. T. Bride. 129 Street southeast;
Walter B. Hensey. 406 NJ Street north
west; ]. W. Thomas 1923 G Street north
west: Albert Brooks. 45 Street north
west; Henry StOpsack, jr.. Gil Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue southeast; John W. Payne,
1920 Brightwood Avenue; George B. Bar
hour. 1904 Nineteenth Street northwest;
r. l.. Ray, 7l6 Twentieth Street; George
T. Burke. 2067 Vermont Avenue; John
X. Brown, 1911 G Street northwest; Henry
Hamilton, GA Thirteenth Street north
west; W. K. Denham. 90l G Street south
east; Edmond Scott, 410 Z Street south
east, and William p. Soper, 3l5 Thirteenth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-01
A SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC CLUB.
Tnkoma Park Residents Working
for the Formation of One.

The citizens of Takoma Park evince a
continued interest in the proposed forma-
tion of a social and athletic club. with a
library attached. A meeting of the COM
mittee OF organization was held Friday
night at the residence of the Chairman.
Mr. Louis p Shoemaker. This committee
consists of Messrs Louis p. Shoemaker.
w. ]. Wine, George H. Bailey, c. NJ.
Heaton. ]. B. Kinnear, j. Vance Lewis. A.
B. Parsons. Dr. o. B. Burrows, William
Dyer, and II. s Knight.
DR.. Parsons reported that seventy-fye
citizens desired immediate membership in
the club. and he believed that others would
readily join Mr.. Lewis. of the Committee
on Buildings and Ground. offered to con-
struct a suitable building. provided with all
necessary conveniences. at cost of from
81 600 to s.. 600. which he would lease to the
club at a reasonable rental. The draft OF
a constitution and bylaws. prepared by
Mr.. Shoemaker and Mr. Query, was unani-
mously adopted.
A meeting of the organization will be
called about April Is, with the purpose Of
perfecting the organization.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-01

George W. Evans. who acted as chairman
OF the anti muzzle mass meeting held Fri
day night at National Rifles Armory, said
yesterday that in his opinion the indisia-
tion expressed at the meeting by repre-
sentatives Of all classes would have great
effect in having the muzzling regulation
revoked
while | expected an enthusiastic gath
ering l was surprised to find that SO many
hundreds had interested themselves in
the movement. Today / have received a
great many letters from prominent per-
sons. who regret that they were not able
to attend the meeting and desire their
names to be placed upon the petition to
the District Commissioners.
"A letter from Mrs Julia Langdon Bar
her says that that lady is thoroughly in
dignant at the continued and unnecessary
enforcement of the law.
I'VE now feel assured" continued Mr..
Evans, that the Senatorial committee
which is investigating the matter will re-
port in favor of the dog owners. Another
feature in the dog pound tax has devel
oped,' said Mr.. Evans. Recently | COM
municated with the Commissioners asking
upon what authority they charged 81 for
the redemption of tagged dogs taken TO
the pound for not wearing muzzle. The
Commissioners answered that the law on
the subject authorized them to do this,
but | do not agree with them. The Com
missioners pointed out an act approved
June 10, 1878, which gives them power to
levy fine of 81 on all untagged dogs taken
10 the pound. The law is absolutely silent
on captured unmuzzled dogs, making no
reference to a fine of 81 in such a case.
Yet the Commissioners daily charge that
amount for the redemption of unmuzzled
dogs that are protected by tag which
cost the owner 81.
The Commissioners have no right TO
impose this fine declared Mr.. Evans,
land they have not replied in a satisfac-
tory way to my enquiry, which was made
after personal investigation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-01
MAJOR KIRKMAN's SENTENCE.
Rumor That II Calls for Dismissal
From the Army.

II is said by those who claim to be in
position to know that Major George U.
Kirkman. of the Forty-ninth Volunteer
at Manila on the charge of intoxication
and insulting Archbishop Chapelle while
in that condition, has been convicted and
sentenced 10 dismissal from the Army.
Friends of Major Kirkman. among them
several members of the House of Repre-
sentatives. called at the White House and
at the War Department yesterday TO urge
a mitigation of his punishment What
success attended their efforts the War
Department officials refuse to say.
Major Kirkman was captain in the
regular service and was appointed ma
jor of volunteers last August, having
been assigned Immediately thereafter to
the Forty ninth Volunteer Infantry, which
sailed from San Francisco last December
on the transports Warren and sherman.
Among the passengers on the transport
in which Major Kirkman sailed was Arch
bishop Chapelle. On the voyage Major
Kirkman. it is alleged. while under the
influence of liquor. addressed insulting
language to the Archbishop Major kirk
man, it is said. hung his blanket up TO
air in such q way that it obstructed the
view from the Archbishop's stateroom.
The Archbishop is said TO have protested
against this discourtesy and complained
that his light and air were cut of, and. as
the story goes major Kirkman replied in
strong language that it was no concern
OF his whether the Archbishop was made
uncomfortable or not. Other sights and
insults, il is asserted. according TO the
story. were given by Major Kirkman,
which the Archbishop bore without COM
plant on the way across the ocean.
When the transport reached Manila
complaint was made 10 General Otis, who
ordered court-martial.
Major Kirkman, though born in Texas,
was appointed to West Point from Illinois
in June, 1884. and graduated five years
later and was assigned to the First lnfan-
try as second lieutenant He became
first lieutenant in August, 1896, and was
assigned to the Eighth Infantry, and was
promoted to d captaincy last July and
made a major of volunteers in August.