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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
VETERANS GATHERING

Several old soldiers from various parts OF
the county are already in town to attend the
third annual reunion of the Washington
county Veterans Association which opens
Wednesday morning at Dewey park.
At ten o'clock Wednesday morning re-
ception will be held at which members OF
the several Relief Corps in the county will
assist.
At two o'clock Wednesday afternoon the
Dewey Park Vaudeville company will give
free entertainment, to be followed by ad-
dresses OF welcome by Mayor Brown of
Montpelier and Mayor Hsrsey OF Barre, to
which several old soldiers will respond.
A rousing camp fire will be held Wednes-
day evening, commencing at seven o'clock.
Among the speakers announced are Hon.
Kittredge Haskins, Representative W. W.
Grout, Commander y. A. Woodbury.. Col.
Albert Clarke of Boston, Col. f. L. Greene
and Col. w. W. Lspoint. These addresses
will be interspersed with patriotic recita-
tions and singing of old army songs
Should the weather be unfavorable the
camp fire will be lighted in Barre opera
house.
The election OF officers will occur Thurs
day morning, followed by an experience
meeting and other exercises.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years by
the chains OF disease is the worst form OF
slavery. George ID. Williams OF Manches-
ter, Mich, says: my wife has been 30
helpless for five years that she could not
turn over in bed alone. After using two
bottles OF Electric Bitters she is wonder
fully improved and able to do her own
work." This supreme remedy for female
diseases quickly cures nervousness, Sleep
lessness, melancholy. headache, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. 1t Is a godsend
to weak, sickly, rundown people. Cure
guaranteed. Only SOC. Sold by q. Blakely,
druggist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
CAMPAIGN SPEAKERS

The State Republican committee an.
mont during the month OF August: John
Barrett, w. w. Stickney of Ludlow, H.
Henry Powers of Morrisville, w. w.
Grout of St. Johnsbury, d. j. Foster and
Robert Roberts of Burlington, Kittredge
Haskins, J. L. Martin, James Fisk Hooker
and u. W.. Gibson of Brattleboro, Frank
Plumley OF Northfeld, G. A. Prouty of
Newport, Judge L. M. Reed, Charles H.
Robb and Q. II. Williams OF Bellows Falls,
s. e. Pingree of Hartford, Harvey Burbank
of Danville, Silas W. Finn, II. c. Royce
and f. l.. Greene of st. Albsns, j. d. Deni-
son OF Randolph, ex-Gov. W. p. Dillingham;
of Waterbury and others.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08

fects. The lights OF the Viles system flick
cred occasionally, but did not 90 out. The
Pioneer plant, which is now furnishing
power for the electric road was not hit, and
The cars were run without interruption
The Bolton plant gave up the struggle and
the people who have been getting their light
from that source had to get out their can.
dle.. Arrangements are bsing made to fur
nish both lights and power from the old g a.
ton in the event of future trouble at Boil
ton. Telegraph and telephone systems also
suffered from the effects of the storm and
their service was crippled more or less, but
today the lines are in working shape once
more.
Rev. DIR. Norman Seaver will be away
during the month Of August. Sunday SER
vices will be held as usual. The PRUDENT al
committee has engaged the following min
listers to supply the pulpit: August 5, Rev.
Z. 2. Womer, pastor of the First Congre-
gational church, Lebanon, N. H.; August
10, Rev. w. p. Jackson of Barre; August
IL, Rev. @, N. Throp, pastor of the First
congregational church, Oswego, N. Y.
August 26, Rev. N. M. Pratt, pastor OF
Bethany church, New York City II. s.
Boardman, #. NJ. Bryan, II. @. Shurtleff
committee.
In former years the band, before q ing to
muster, has given concert at the opera
house in order to raise money with which
to defray the extra expense incurred at such
tlIne. a new departure is to be made by
the band this year. A special and choice
program Is being prepared and will be rem
dered Friday evening at the Pavilion stand,
when collection will be taken from the
crowd. j. A. Resrdon, piccolo soloist, and
Milo Burke, cornet soloist, OF Brockton,
Mass, and members OF the Fifth regiment
band Of Massachusetts, have been engaged
to assist the band on this occasion and du-
ring muster.
The Sunday Globe newspaper train, run
ping between White River Junction and
st. Albans, was in wreck Sunday morn
ing two miles this side OF Roxbury. The
newspaper train was following freight.
A slight accident to the freight delayed 1t
for five minutes and before hagman could
be sent back, the newspaper train crashed
into the freight. The down grade at the
point OF collision is very steep. The engin-
eer and fireman of the newspaper train
saved their lives by jumping. The fireman
was uninjured. The engineer sprsined one
ankle and his face was badly cut. The
caboose and hind car of the freight train
were smashed ints kindling wood and the
engine OF the newspaper train was badly
damaged. The Globes reached Montpelier
a little more than two hours late.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
BroOkheId.

Marcus Peck has sold the Howe farm on
Bear hill to William Perham.
Mrs. Baine of Northfield was a guest OF
Mrs. Helen Abbott the last OF the week.
DR.. Frank Partridge of Worcester, M lass. -,
came last week to spend time with his
family at Mrs. @. @. Upham's
Mrs. Fred Ralph and son Neal of Con.
cord, n. H.. are making their annual visit
at her fathers, Orlando Ralph's.
Fred Hayes has traded his farm for Frank
Ketchum's house in the village and has
taken possession.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Kibbee returned to
their home in Chelsea, Mass, last Monday.
Miss Lulu Sargent accompanied them and
will be absent several weeks.
Forty-six from this place enjoyed a ride
and good dinner at the Gulf Spring house
in Williamstown last Friday.
The Golden Ruls Christian Endeavor
society will held its twenty-irst annual
convention on Thursday with the Second
Congregational church. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared, including an ad-
dress by Rev. George X. Ladd of Water
bury. Every one Is invited to be present.
Mrs. Merton Griswold and son returned
to her home In Uxbridge, Mass. the first of
the week.
Mrs. Curtis III. Kibbee. who has been
sick several weeks, does not seem to be inn
proving.
Rev. DR.. Palmer and wife returned to
their home in Norwichtown, Conn, last
Wednesday.
Rev. r, A. Abercrombie was called to
West Brookfield Sunday afternoon to Off
oiate at the funeral OF Mrs. Smead.
Arthur Flint and wife OF Derby, Conn.,,
visited relatives in town last week.
Fortis Allis and wife are boarding at Z.
II. Allis for a few weeks.
James W. Parmenter visited his sister,
Mrs. Savilla Green, in Ludlow last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stowell started last Friday
on their homeward journey to California.
George Parmenter OF West Concord, N
H., his brother, j. W. Psrmenter.
Edward Wheatley OF Meriden, Conn,
Joined his family at William Clark's the
| first OF the week for short stay.
| Mrs. Leslie Crane and two children of
Rutland have been visiting at George
Cranes and Earl Gaylord's the past week.
Mrs. Beaumelle williams OF Boston Is
spending several days with her sister, Mrs.
Seryl Sumner.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
TAKE NOTICE.

Certain State papers have announced
that nomination papers for town represent
atives may be filed within twelve days Of
the September election. This is erroneous
and those who delay filing their papers
until that time will be barred Section
SO of the public acts as amended by the leg
islature of 1893 reads as follows:
Ger iticates OF nomination to be filed
with the secretary OF State or a county
clerk, shall be filed not more than fifty nor
less than thirty days before the day OF the
election. Certificates of nomination to be
filed with town or village clerks shall be
filed not more than 30 nor less than 10
days before the day of election"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
FLAG RAISING,

AT an adjourned meeting of the Young
Men Republican club held Friday even
ing, it was practically decided to have q
flag raising some evening Of the week be-
ginning August ~. The exact date will de-
pend upon what evening Hon. John Barrett
can be secured for speaker. The secretary
OF the club was instructed to extend an in
vitation to all clubs in Washington county
to attend the county rally to be held at
Montpelier at a date to be later announced
George b. Peck was substituted for George
b. Walton as a member OF the special city
committee from Ward 3.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
READ THIS LIST CAREFULLY.

~ Here good Pn6ed farm situated
Office Contains 1O land about 90 of which tl woodland
NAPLES in dreparT
place One half
oom Both are good repair Barns good
probably 5000 hard Price $1,000 to
lineres syou
R Leonard Dennito
mile
the material Assessed for 2Ocsh.
in SohCaw Connected
in Also
whha malcap
ntand
shop land 5000 Will sell
Livery Stable Blacksmith
eyeryia
insom
Old established in BareCi of
Hyou have to SELL
~ ~ -1- -" --1Ai
D. A. PERRY REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
Room 81 Cordons Block. Barre, VT
TELEPHONE CONNECTION
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
DEAD TO THE WORLD
sssAnd Blind to His Own Interest

A man must be to throw our Real Estate
opportunities over his shoulder. The cheapest
way to live on the top shelf is to own home
and to save the difference between rent and
the small amount required for taxes and in
surance. Through us a good property may
also be secured which will pay handsome
annual dividend and increase in value. .sS.,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
Jonah Was One of the Kind

of men who could not be kept down. In
surance helps men up and helps keep them
up. Insurance is life preserver.
National Life Insurance Company of Ver-
mont, s. 8. Ballard, General Agent, new
Langdon block, Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
BUCHANAN, MICH, May %.

Genessee Pure Food Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Gentlemen: My mamma has been great
coffee drnker and has found it very injuri-
GUS. Having used several packages OF
your GRAIN.O, the drink that takes the
place Of coffee. she finds it much better for
herself and for us children to drink. She
has given up coffee drinking entirely. We
use package every week. 1 am ten years
old.
Yours respectfully.
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
GENERAL AGENTS, VERMONT.

S. S. BALLARD, Montpelier,
r. w. HULBURD, Hyde Park,
I. S. PECK, Burlington,
W. w. SPRAGUE, st. Johnsbury,
E. S. KINSLEY, Rutland,
H. E. TAYLOR & SON, Brattleboro.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08
NUMBER 9
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-08

pEnpI WANT A LIVE
Lut IL WEEKLY NEWS
- PAPER. THE
"WATCHMAN" is nran.r
PUBLISHED FOR tIIP
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
TIE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Three Business Sessions Held Yesterday
The Tempe anoe Question and the
Han ON Amusements.

Chicago, May 2o.-With three bust.
ness sessions yesterday the quadren-
NAL conference Of the Methodist Epis-
copnl church, which for month past
has been sitting here considering
great questions affecting the welfare
of that denomination, practically came
to q close. The actual adjournment
does not take place until to-day, but
to-day's session was expected TO be
but little more than q formality and
many OF the delegates left for their
homes last night. Much important
business was transacted yesterday, In
Guiding the settlement of two Of the
most Interesting questions brought
before the conference.-the reports Of
the committee on temperance and the
committee on the state of the church
in regard TO the ban on card-playing,
theatcr-going, dancing and other
amuscments. A strong political color
was given the discussion on the tenn
pcrance question by the bitter ar-
rnignment of President Mckinley be-
cause of his attitude oh the anti-can-
teen law, but after some decidedly
warm debate the conference refused
to criticise the attitude of the chief
magistrate by striking out by an over
whclming vote all reference to any
action on his part or that of Attorney
General Griggs. The minority report
on amusements, accepted Saturday,
was, to the surprise of many, laid on
the table, which action leaves the
paragraph in the book of discipline ex-
actly as It was before the question was
considered.
The afternoon and night sessions
were devoted to hearing reports from
committees on business heretofore
crowded out.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02

You Will Never Know
what good ink is unless you use Carriers. II
costs no more than poor ink. All dealers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02

The railroads Of Kansas operate g.
33S miles of track which Is assessed
at s57,ssO,769.
Senator Harris introduced n bill
providing for a $4,000 government
building ut Galena.
Two children in Dickinson county
died last week by eating corrosive
sublimate tablets, under the impress.
sion IL was candy.
Insurance Superintendent Church
will ask the courts to restrain the
agents of insurance companies which
are not licensed to do business in
Kansas from coming across the line
and insuring business concerns in the
state.
The populists of the Fifteenth SEN
atorial district, composed of Coffey
and Franklin counties, Endorsed the
nomination Of William A. Deford, OF
Ottawa.
The W. C. T. U. ut Williamsburg
passed resolution denouncing United
States Judge Hook, and accused him
of catering to the liquor men,"
The republican state committee met
at Topeka and organized for the cam
paign by electing Morton Albaugh,
Of Kingman, chairman and Thomas
I. Kelly, of Paola, secretary.
Attorney General GODDARD accepted
the invitation Of Kansas lumber deal
ers to aid in the fight against rail-
roads to secure an adjustment Of
freight rates.
The store Of r. W. Estep. at Perry.
was robbed By burglars. They entered
tho building BY smashing 9 pane oi
glass out o. the front door and EoI
away Win sotpl 1,S worth Of ulr
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
SAYS 1T WILL BE LONG.
New England Republicans Confident the
Secretary ut the Navy viii Secure Sec
ond Place on the Ticket

Washington, May 20.-As q result
of canvass Of the Republican no
tional subcommittee 1t appears rea-
sonnbly certain that the vice presi-
dency is not yet settled upon. 1t
is believed the elimination of Roose.
welt and Woodruff has been made
final-the governor because he will
not take 1t, and the lieutenant gov
ernor because he will not be permitted
to take II. Joe Manley and other
New England men say il has been set.
tied that Secretary Long is to be tho
nominee for second place, and as such
is to have working nucleus OF 7s
delegates from New England, with 70
from New York, 81 from Pennsylvania
and 90 from New Jersey, or total
CT 234 to start with.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
The SUMS ECLIPSE.
Observers Fortunate In southern Section
Of Country Tho Photographic Data
Obtained by tho Scientists.

Washington, May 2o.-Advices re.
ceived at the naval observatory from
its agents in various points in the
south show that favorable weather
prevailed for observing the suns
eclipse yesterday, that the contact &C.
Cured very close to schedule time and
that the programme arranged was
carried out without hitch. Three
parties were sent out from the OBJ
servatory, viz: one to Pinehurst, n.
c., in charge of Prof. Aaron n. Skin
ner; one to GAINESVILLE, Ca, in charge
of Prof. Milton Updcgraff, and one
to Griffin, Ga, in charge of Prof. Slim
son ]. Brown.
In Washington the weather was
slightly cloudy, which somewhat
married the opportunities for getting
satisfactory observation of the
eclipse The eclipse arrived just q
few seconds ahead of schedule time.
but the irregularity was so slight
that an ordinary observer could not
have discerncd it. The trained star
gazers claim that the contact came
from five to eight seconds before it
was due, but the difficulty of telling
just when the actual contact began
was so great because Of cloud which
passed that even they cannot quite
agree among themselves. They do
agree, however, that 1t was one Of
the most remarkable predictions in
the history Of astronomy, II being
doubtful II ever before the time of the
arrival Of an eclipse was SO accurately
announced in advance.
Unofficial reports which have
reached Washington indicate that the
eclipse was visible to greater or
less degree in its entire path OF to-
tally. Particularly fortunate were
the observers in the southern section
OF the country where the weather
seemed to be unusually favorable for
securing the Photographic data which
the scientists were SO anxious to OBJ
tain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
Number saixteen.s

In his history Of New York one Of the
classics Of American authorships, Diedrick
knickerbocker washington lrving) wrote
lovingly, yet with uuctuous sarcasm, Of the
beauties and traditions Of mis- loved "Nieu
Netherlands" the peaceful valley Of the
Hudson from Albany TO Manhattan, the
many legends with which the entire region
abolnds-notably that Of Rip Van Wrinkle
and bis long sleep-and Of the ancient names
and families whose defendants are still .
power IN that loc!iiy: DO i,rrr:a 2: were
name "Knickerbocker" became the popular
one for the patron saint Of New York City,
he usually being represented a. o benignant
old German Of ample girth, clutching firmly
the long -stemmed clsy pipe which Irving i'm
mortalized and gazing over his beloved City.
Recognizing the veia Of sentiment in the
American people long ago train ssfvics was
inaugurated 10 New York from st. Louis
10 which Father Knickerbeeher lent his
name and through The efforts OF the line
which introduced the service the "knicker.
booker Special" has become a. familiar TO
the average Travelled American az 10 the res
idents OF his own City. Leaving 81. Louis at
noon, the traveller p borne swiftly and safe
ersing by daylight those scenes with which
he was 80 familiar, arriving ut New York the
next day in time for leisurely preparation
Tor evening.
So popular has the service proven that the
llig Four las started new train % com.
panion, it leaving st. Louis 500 A. NJ, re-
ceiving all Western and Southwestern con-
nections and arriving in New York at 2:55
the next day. This train 10 known a. the
New York and Boston Limited, but the way.
farer who travels much will call il Number
Sixteen 10 emulation Of his railroad breth.
months business has demonstrated that II 10
a success. The Big Four's motto is Com
fort in travel" and the tnin amply lives up
10 the motto. a. 4 trip on it will prove to
those who desire every convenience in travel,
A letter 10 the General Office Of the Big
-Four at Cincinnati about any Of their trains
will always receive . prompt and courteous
reply.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
HoW,a Thtaf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
To Cure . Cold In 0ne Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money ifitfails 10 cure. CSC,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02

To Illustrate the feeling Of ireland toward
the predominant partner, an actor who hai
lately been touring tells the story Of an old
waiter In q Dublin hotel. when are you
going to get home rule in ireland, John r
was the question. See ye here, aorr," said
the old man, 'the only way we'll get home
rule for ould Ireland viii be II France-an
Russian Germany-an' Austria-an'
maybe Italy-if they would all join together
to give those blaygiards Of English Q rare
good hiding. That's the only way we'll gel
homo rule, anyway" Then, a. he looked
cautiously around, . twinkle Of cunning and
smile Of courtesy were added to the ex.
together eouldn't do IT," he said. "Oh-it',
the grand navy we've gctl"-LOndou Chron'
icle
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
Very Much Like Boys.

Near Hiawatha the other day Floyd
Matthewson and Phil ALDER were
mounted on ponies when II was pro-
posed by Floyd that they should each
attach an end of long lariat rope to
the horns of their saddles, and then
with the rope coiled loosely on the
ground between their ponies run their
ponies in opposite directions to see
which could jerk the other off. The
ponies bounded away and when the
rope came taut Floyd's pony was
thrown to the ground and he was
killed beneath 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
City No, Responsible for Joints.

At Caldwell, Mrs. Rosa Lusk sued
the city for $4,000 for the loss Of
her husband, who, while intoxicated,
fell on the sidewalk and was killed.
She alleged that because the joints
were permitted to sell liquor to her
husband the town was indirectly re-
sponsible for his death. The court
held that the town is not RESPONSE
BILE for the illegal acts Of its officers
who permitted the saloons TO run.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
The Vicious, In Boston.

"Yes," replied the Boston parent, "a boy
soon acquires vicious habits il he Is sui.
fered TO mingle with street boys. Once
thought otherwise, and permitted our Emer.
son to choose. his playmates as chance should
throw them in his way. II wasn't week,
air, until that boy, in spite Of his hereditary
tendencies and the careful home, training
ical questions that simply reeked with casuis.
tryl"-puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
partlcular About ais Shoes.

A western couple who were on q visit &c
Waldorf. Astoria during their stay in this
city, and what was left Of their first day
in New York they largely devoted to view.
ing the decorations Of the hotel. The myrtle
room, the Astor gallery and the great ball.
room were viewed by them, and the mag
ni6cence Of the appointments and oppulent
decorations left them breathless. They
said little, however, in comment, but that
awe was one Of the feelings that what they
had witnessed gave rise to was evidenced
by the husband, who. upon retiring for the
night, when he was asked by his faithful
spouse, IL, according to his usual custom, he
was not going to put his shoes outside TO be
blackened, emphatically replied:. mot
much. II ! did they'd gid them."-N. Y.
Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-02
Pathetic Death Of John Fous,.

John Foust, prominent young ut
torney of lola, and son of Judge Oscar
Foust, died of hydrophobia, the re-
suit of having been bitten by a mad
dog on an lola business street last
fall. He suffered such horrible death
that his young wife and parents had
to leave the house to avoid the pain
Of listening to his agonizing outcries.