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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
Gfve Him an Inch,

A. j. Allard and G.. W. Luce opened their
barber shop on Wednesday in the opera
house block. They have furnished their
shop with new fittings of oak and made 1t
very attractive and comfortable. They
have two of the Koch hydraulic chairs and
two French plate mirrors 1880 inches in d.
mensions. Both are Montpelier young men
and favorably known and rs workmen need
no introduction to the public which they
have served well for some time past. They
are determined to keep good the reputation
OF this old stand and will undoubtedly do
so.
1.-THE large gathering of friends and neigh
bors at the obsequies of Mr.. Kempton this
afternoon spoke of deep sympathy with the
family that mourns the departure Of one Of
its members The floral membranes
were many, beautiful and fragrant. Rev.
A. N. Lewis rector Of Christ church, con-
Quoted the services. q. p. Pitkin, o. A.
Best, II. e. Fifeld, I. r. Merrill, II. A.
Adams and w. g. Andrews acted as bear
ers, and the funeral arrangements were in
charge of j. Eli Goodenough. Burial was
in Green Mount cemetery.
While Oscar Smith was loading some feed
on his double team at the store of Lowe &
Phillips Tuesday afternoon, the seat of the
wagon fell on to the horses backs frighten-
ing them and causing them to run. In try
ing to get around an electric light pole on
Barre street the horses divided and the
wagon pole struck the pole with such force
as to break the latter some twenty feet from
the ground and at the same time stop the
horses. The wires held the broken pole 80
that it did not fall on the horses and the
only other damage was slight breaks in the
harness. The pole has been repaired by
splicing it with iron braces.
A good sized audience, though not so
large as the quality Of the entertainment
merited, attended the exhibition Of moving
pictures by Lyman II. Howe under the
auspices of st. Augustine's church at the
opera house Wednesday evening. AS is the
rule with Mr. Howe's entertainments, this
was high class in every detail. The pic
lures were rare and their production was
accompanied by sounds which made them
most realistic. In addition, Ackland Lord
Boyle appeared in mOnologues which show
ed him to be first-class artist in his line.
Every feature was received with loud and
prolonged applause and left nothing to be
desired Mr.. Howe contempates return
ing to this city later in the season with an
entirely new programme and will undoubt-
eddy be received by the audience he merits.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The Brattleboro Reformer advises the
brethren after this fashion:
Among several able men the Democrats
will have in the Legislature this year, Il. H.
Porter OF Wilmington will be easily at the
'front.' and ought to be the party candidate
for sneaker, with the party leadership on
the floor that the candidacy will carry with
it. He has the experience Of previous ser
vice In that body, an unusual vigor of
thought, range OF information and familiar
ity with State offairs that with his faculty
of leading men, fit him admirably for the
aggressive position the Democrats ought to
take in an organized way this year and
must take II they are to reap the advantage
that the prohibitory and other issues are
giving them"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

Our first sergeant and drill master was
B. +. Spalding, now Representative in
Congress from North Dakota, then a stu
dent in Gleason and Fields office. He had
school, and was regarded as the incarns-
ton OF all war. We bad our armory in the
beginning and during my connection with
the company, in the third story room over
the National bank in the Langdon block,
and the fearful and wonderful evolutions
which those walls witnessed the world will
never know. Drillmaster Spalding dis
cussed the tactics and cussed us unwesry-
iugly, and finally cuffed us into such shape
that it was deemed safe to take us to our
first muster that fall. was modest pri-
Pat Slattery, John Portal, Paul Rivers,
Billy Miller, Charley Fuller, "Dick" Dew
ey, Charlie Newcomb, George Morse, Frank
Laird, Fred Barnes and others o the "il-
licit of the town., as Bert would say.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The news that a military company was
being enrolled spread like spilled pail Of
milk, and wOuld-be heroes swarmed around
Rob by the dozen. The quota was soon
filed, and then came the organization. No
question as to who would be captain, but
there were two lieutenancies to provide for
and eight sergeants and corporals After
much profound thought and canvassing OF
all the available material Colonel Carlos b.
Wilson, the druggist, was chosen as first
lieutedant and Charles Wells, then clerk
and treasurer at the cab shops, ~ second
lieutenant Captain Rob is now the long
time and respected superintendent Of the
Soldiers Home at Bennington. Lieutenant
Wilson is yet alive and in business in Lead
vile or in that part of the world, and sec
ond lieutenant Wells is the longtime CASH
Ter OF the Waterbury bank.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

When the old Green Mountain GUARDS of
Burlington disbanded in 1877, L think it was,
vacancy occurred in the regiment OF the
National Guard which certain martial spir-
its here were not slow to take advantage Of
Landlord Rob Coffey, then just started in
what is now the Vermont House, came to
me as the first person he met after drawing
up formidable document for the signature
of those willing to camp out for their coun-
try, and 1 believe was the second signer.
SO Rob was really the originator Of this since
ever glorious Company II. AS the mover
that committee be appointed expects he
craftsmanship, it was of course thought
that Rob would be our first captain, aud IL
was so.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
The Bravery of Woman

Was grandly shown by Mrs. John Dowl-
OF Butler, Pa, in three years struggle
It'll a malignant stomach trouble that
used distressing attacks of nausea. and
Indigestion. All remedies failed to relieve
her until she tried Electric Bitters. After
taking it two months, she wrote: 81 am
now wholly cred and can eat anything.
1t is truly grand tonic for the whole sys-
tenn as gained in weight and feel much
stronger since using it." 1t aids digestion,
cures dyspepsia, improves appetite, gives
new life. Only Doc. Guaranteed, at O.
Blakely's Drug Store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

A decided nuisance in practice at the
Opera house is the habit OF dragging along
until $3.50 or Whereabouts before beginning
the play. The orchestra should begin its
overture sharply at ten minutes before g.,
and 1t should be understood that the cur
tain will rise at s. This habit which some
theatre-goers have evidently got into of
dragging and dawdling in about 1876 is
one which cannot be too severely con-
demned. II ladies who go in late with the
intention OF submitting elaborate evening
and opera dress to the inspection of an
the effect will be just as satisfactory to
them. People who have right to expect
an entertainment will begin when it is ad-
vertsed and when it should don't care to
sit three-quarters of an hour entertained by
the manly beauty of the members of the
silent orchestra or the cst-calls Of the in
evitable hoodlum in the gallery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The next and second muster of the com
pany was at Bradford, but the boys had
quoted down somewhat in the intervening
year and the town was not permanently
torn up by the roots. After Captain Rob
resigned his commission the company was
commanded successfully but for only short
intervals by Lieutenants Wilson and Wells,
and yet later by the gorgeous e. Ely
Goddard. The old company has passed
through many trials and vicissitudes, but
hope continually improving in efficiency
and morale, in quality and value to the
State. But the present members cannot
possibly have more expansive "time''
than did the boys of twenty-three years
ago
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
THE DAYS REVIEW.

A citizen OF Barre informs me that a pet
ition is before the city council Of that fear
full and wonderful suburb asking that cur
few ordinance be adopted L have thought
it would finally come to this. Drive up the
COWS and put the children under 81 years Of
age to bed at shutdown. Then wind up the
cat put the clock out of doors and retire.
But really, wouldn't Barre jar you?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

the ragged edge and the surrounding coun-
try in condition of resigned dispair. The
letting loose of a stolen calf through the
camp at midnight with several tin pals tied
TO his caudal appendage, the animals wild
charge through the adjutant's tent, carry
ing everything before it, how we lined up
before the watermelons and ran away with
them, how q poor private was scared into a
fiji of sickness by ghost in the orchard, all
these are parts Of the history of Company
II, which will probably forever remain I'M
written.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The famous fisherman with the historic
name who is the nominal head of the Re-
publican State committee il getting himself
widely advertised. The Randolph Herald
says:
"Being criticised by a newspaper for not
taking more active part in the last State
campaign, Senator Ross replies that he was
not invited to speak by the Republican State
committee or to do anything except to con-
tribute literally, which he did. The answer
islmost effective. In the language OF the
venerable Senator, "Some strange things
are happening this year. 1 am not doing
them"
Ira Allen makes a very good "hale fell
low" with Harry Engles, who "assisted"
him certain ways, but an oyster has clear
and definite idea OF the gold standard as
compared with the knowledge possessed by
this precious pair in organizing and direct
ing political campaign. Look on Allen,
Engles q Co. and then on Jonathan Ross!
The linotype--cr its operator--in the of
flee OF the esteemed Messenger is once
again, to all appearances, afflicted with that
which stingeth and biteth. In footnote to
the JOURNALS recent item regarding Will
lard Hutchinson the Messenger adds:
Hutchinson is the young Montpelier &C
tor who created a sensation few besides a
large dining room. 1t is aged 78 years."
AS the minister said who turned two
leaves in his Bible and read that Gains
wife was pitched within and without, 1--WE
are fearfully and wonderfully made"
After nearly forty years of cropping, i
have found an idea in the Manchester
Journal, which, as Cap'n Cutie says
when found make note Of" The idea
is in this form:
"If your lips would keep from slips.
Five things observe with care
OF whom you speak. to whom you speak,
And how, and when, and where"
With all respect and the highest-like-
wise the deepest-interest in their welfare
| suggest that members-elect of the Legis
lature pluck this flower and embalm it in
the roofs OF their hats for convenience o
reference. Also commit it to memory
They need it in their business.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
Goods!

L. T. McAllister and wife OF Boulder,
Colo, are spending few days with ID. l..
lister have spent the summer in Europe,
visiting in Scotland and England and ais
taking in the Exposition at Paris.
Although an ardent supporter OF Rryan
four years ago, Mr.. McAllister intends to re-
turn to his Colorado home and cast his vote
for Mckinley and Roosevelt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The following is told of play, one Of the
barn storming variety, which Showed"
not long ago in certain Vermont town:
As the lovers Of the play paused for mo-
ment TO take breath they distinctly heard
the clatter of hoofs.
"Lst us away" cried Guy irantically.
But Maude drew back and the distraught
youth reeled as he OWNED the thought that
WAS in her mind
would you, in this supreme moment, he
exclaimed, stop to do neat song and
dance7'
Eyes" said Maude, very pale but quite
determined, "for have husband and six
children to support"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

year which are as follows Colonel, John
b. Atwood of Chelsea; lieutenant co lionel,
George Durkee of Tunbridge; major, 10.
seph Griffin Of Chelsea adjutsnt Fifeld
Bohonan of Chelsea; surgeon, s. N, Goss of
sea. The time and place OF the next reun-
ion to be decided by the new board OF Of
ficers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

George 7. Deavitt of this city, who is
very we'll and most favorably known to our
people, has strong endorsements for a po-
sition as assistant doorkeeper in either the
House or Senate. To those who know him
it is unnecessary to say that Mr.. Deavitt is
abundantly qualified in every respect for
such position, and this paper, with many
ether well-wishers, hopes for his appoint
ment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
Editors WfAul Plight,

F. NJ Higgins, Editor Seneca Qlls.,) News
was afflicted for years with Piles that no
doctor or remedy helped until he tried
Bucklen's Armies Sslve, the best in the
world. He writes, two boxes wholly cured
him. Infallible for Piles. Cure guaran-
teed. Only 25c. Sold by @. Blakely, drug
,iaN
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
A Powder Mill Explosion

Removes everything in sight; 80 do dras-
tic mineral pills, but both are mighty dam
gerous. No need to dynamite your body
when DR.. Kings New Life Pills do the
work 80 easily and perfectly. Cures Head
ache, Constipation. Only % cents at @.
Blakely's Drug Store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The Free Press, which is an exuert on
such questions and fully in touch with its
subject, unde rstands that now "Political
electricians are experimenting that the
senatorial and high license wires may get
crossed at Montpelier next month"
Well, even one so obtuse as myself has
noted the possibility of such a contretempo.
1t will be best, however, not to get those
babies mixed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

PILES CUsED IN TO 6 NIoHrs.-One ap-
plication gives relief. DR.. Agnew's ONT
ment is boon for Itching Piles, or Blind
Bleeding Piles. 1t relieves quickly and
permanently. In skin eruptions it stands
without a rival. Thousands of testimonials
il you want evidence. So cents.-12. Sold
by w. e. Terrill & Co., Collins Blakely.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

A syndicate of vicinity Democrats is
said to have arrangements practically COM
pleted to begin the publication of what
they announce will be "stsunch Demo-
cratic paper" at Bennington. Does this
mean that the deceased Reforn,er is about
to be buried?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
WOs,1an's
Kidney
" pOuhleS

why frifIe with health
when the easiest and
suresf help is the best
known medicine I'm the
world
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
VITAL WEAKNESS

and PrOstratiOn from Over
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. 90, in use over 40 years, the only
successful remedy.
81 per VIAL or special package with powder for SIS
Sold by Druggists sent post paid receipt of price.
HUMPHREYS MED. CO., Cor. William sts., New Yort
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

The history of the entire week Of muster
at Burlington was one OF revelry by night
and a continual round OF what was sup
posed to be fun. 1t would require large
book to detail individual exploits and the
practical jokes which kept the regiment on
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

In answer to the request of Secretary
graphical blank sent to Representatives and
Senators-elect, Representative Sibley filed
in professional losfer. Took the place of
Tave' Hubbard" With all respect to
Jack, this will hardly appear in the official
directory.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

Some whose names were on the roll of
fame have faded-though Miller certainly
hasn't-but their heroic services in behalf
OF their country will never die. Who that
was there will ever forget in the least
those gallant raids through orchards, on
the suffers tent, the sickness just before
duty in the morning, the fights and fun
and general carnival OF gang OF young
sters in camp? Charley Garter, who in all
these years has labored in the interests of
the Lane Manufacturing Company, was a
charter member of the legalized uproar,
and has stayed with it, 1 believe, ever since.
He was soon promoted to the colors and
during all these years has proudly waved
with them. Charley Fuller was likewise a
first settler, and his colossal form shone
resplendent in the organization for years.
For long time all effort to induce" Crazy"
Pitkin to identify himself with the fortunes
OF the company were futile. He was at
first disgusted with the turbulent show of
"militarism," but later cast in his lot with
the rest and arose to distinction. So also
did modest youth by the name Of o. ID.
Clark. but his story is written in the
archives OF Vermont's military fame. As
to CRAZY" however, he was always a
modest and bashful little boy, and listened
with awe and dread to the stories of the
conflict OF arms and the clash of opposing
forces in the dead Of night on the gloomy
held with only the nrBt thing that could be
laid hold OF as weapon. But the company
was kind to him, and in time he outgrew
his retiring disposition and secured grip
on himself, as 'twere.
Our first muster was at Burlington, and
il ever a mob of hayfoots had an unlimited
picnic 1t was the radiant and effulgent
gang from the Capital. Relics Of the seige
and devastation are yet to be seen along
the lake shore. Gen. Peck was then the
brigade commander, and Gen. Greenleaf
was the colonel of the regiment. The after
noon OF the day OF the Governors review
at the Burlington camp l remember that
Private Billy Miller was on sentry duty
with the end OF his beat up against corn
field. Whenever in his perambulations he
arrived at this end, "lady" emerged from
the shelter of the corn and accosted him.
This fact in itself didn't jar Billy any-it
wouldn't now-but after an hour or 80 it
became bore. So, in order to rid himself
| OF the incubus, William emitted a yell which
almost caused the Governor to jump out of
his carriage and nearly stampeded the regi-
| ment: Corporal OF the guardl Post No. Ill
Red-headed woman on the beatl Can't
drive her OFF, The corporal and his squad
sprinted for the spot, and the object of the
disturbance tore off through the cornfield
| and may be running yet.
The history of the entire week of muster
| at Burlington was one OF revelry by night
and q continual round OF what was sup
posed to be fun. 1t would require large
4 l. u Al
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26
DON'T WORRY.

Trouble is a bubble
No matter what they sayi
IT'S shivered by the sunlight
And the river goes its way.
There's hope i'm all our sorrow,
Al d grief shall ne'er destroys
Beyond the night of weeping,
The morning smile OF joyi
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

Lydia E. pnkham's Vegetable Compound
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-26

After nearly forty years of cropping, i
have found an idea in the Manchester
Journal, which, as Cap'n Cutie says,
when found make note Of" The idea
ia in this form.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-10-06

and commerce enlarged. The volume of
money in circulation was never so great
per capita as it is today. =
(, Firm Against Free Silver. -
s, eve declare our steadfast opposition to
the free and unlimited coinage of silver.
No measure to that end could be consid-
cred which was without the support of
the leading commercial countries of the
world. However firmly Republican legis-
lation may seem to have secured the coIln-
try against the perils of base and dis
credited currency. the election of a Demo
the country's credit and to bring once more
into question the intention of the American
people to maintain upon the gold standard
the parity of their money circulation.
.. 1.-The Democratic party must be con-
tolerate the Chicago PLATFORM.
Favor Laws Against Trusts.
eve recognize the necessity and pro-
priety Of the honest cooperation Of cap
itial to meet new business conditions, and
sf ESP to extehd our rapidly inereas
spiracies and combinations intended to
restrict business, to- create monopolies, to
limit production or to control prices, and
favor such legislation as will effectually
restrain and prevent all such abuses, pro-
the rights of producers, laborers ana all
who are engaged in industry and COM
merce.
Reciprocity to Aid Labor.
eve renew our faith in the policy of
protection to American labor In that
policy our industries have been established
diversified and maintained. BY protecting
the home market the competition has been
stimulated and production cheapened o.
portunity to the inventive genius of our
people has been secured and wages in every
department. of labor: maintained at high
rates, higher now than ever before, al
ways distinguishing our working people
in their better conditions of life from those
Of any competing. country. Enjoying the
blessings Of American common school, Sc
cure in the right Of self-government and
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-10-06
Officers of Afro-American Counct,


The National o-American Coun-
Gil elected the following officers at
indianapolis August 80, 1900:
resldent-Bishop Alexander Wal
tiers, of New Jersey.
Vice Presidents-T. Thomas For
tune, of New York, w. A. Pledger. of
Georgia, Ernest Lyons, of MARYLAND.
Harry G. Smith, of Ohio, O. NJ. Woods.
OF Missouri, ]. R. Marshall, of Illinois.
Bishop G. W. Clinton, of North Car
DINA, w. H. Steward of Kentucky,
and Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox. of IN
diana.
Secretary-Cyrus Field Adams. of
Illinois.
Financial Secretary-J. Frank Blag-
burn, Of Iowa.
Treasurer-J. W. Thompson, of New
York.
National Organizer Ida Wells
Barnett, Of Illinois.
Corresponding Secretary-Dr. I. B.,
Scott, TO Louisiana,
Sergeant-atArms- w. Wheeler.
Of Missouri.
Assistant Corresponding Secretary
j. Silas Harris, of Missouri.
chaplain Rev. j. S. Caldwell, Of
Pennsylvania
Directors of Reconsideration W.
Z. Jason, of Delaware; Legislative, F.
L. McGhee,of Minnesota; Ecclesiastical,
Rev. j. W. Alexander, Of New York;
Business, W. E. B. Dubois, of Geor-
gla; Literary, DR.. M. G. B. Mason, of
Ohio; Newspaper, A. L. Manly, of
Washington, D. c.; Emigration, Rev
J. R. Seabrook, of Oregon; Lynching,
j. B. w. Barnett, of Illinois.