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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-23
NEWPORT

Week days. a. m, 2 and p. m. Sundays.
10 a. m. 2 and y. m. Leave Newport for
Providence=.Week Days, 7:i5. 10;50 a. IN.
days. S and IL 80 a. m. 8. Q ID. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS 60 CENTS.
ss- Tuesdays only. stop at Rocky Point
a. m, from Providence and daily D. N.
from Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-23
Excursions to Bristol

Leave Providence daily, Sundays ex-
cepted. at 2:30 p. m, via Queen City. Re-
turning, leave Bristol 4:35 y. m, via ISL
andcr.
Time table subject 70 change without
notice. Will land at Seaconnet, weather
permitting. ]. a. PETTEY
General Manager.
T. O. BOX 1858 Providence, II. l.
EXCURSION RATES
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
A LETTER TEN FEET LONG.
Lengthy MiSSive sent Home by an
American Soldier Boy
in China.

A peculiar letter is that received by
G.. A. Hensey, from his brother, W. E.
Hsnsey, q private in company K Four
tenth United States infantry, now on
duty in China. The letter, which needs
only two inches to make it ten feet
long, is attached at one end to bit
of pasteboard two inches wide by about
five inches long and folds up like
pocket map. When folded, the letter,
an inch in thickness, slips into a paste
board ease similar to that used for
a deck of cards, and the address is
put on a paper wrapper. When stamps
are not to be had the letter comes
along just the same; at least Hensey's
letter was paid for in the Kansas City
post Office, having come from Peking
without stamps, says the Kansas City
Star.
w. E. Hensey is 81 years of age and
has been in the United States army
two years. He was working in Denver,
when he heard that more men were
needed for the Philippines, and came
to Kansas City to enlist. He was sent
to Manila from San Francisco with the
Fourteenth infantry; was taken pris-
oner by the insurgents and escaped
after nine days captivity; has been
wounded four times and was close TO
Gen. Lawton when he was killed. Hem
sey speaks highly of the japanese as
soldiers. cat one time" he writes,
when we were acting as support to
the japanese army l saw more than
1000 of them fall. One fellow wac
struck by shell. One arm was blown
off and his body was terribly torn by
the explosion. The men with the
stretchers wanted to carry him off the
field, but he waved them aside and
walked some distance alone before he
was struck in the face by bullet that
passed through his head and came out
at his back. Again the wounded jap
anese struggled on and walked nearly
half mile to the hospital at the rear.
On the road to Picking" continues Hem
sey, 1--WE had to drink water so thick
with dirt that we scarce could pour it
from Jug"
Speaking of the stories of looting,
Hensey has this to say: after we had
taken Picking the boys were allowed
to loot the town. We had silver 'dobie'
dollars by the cart load. At one time
l had six silver shoes. CThe Chinese
frequently melt silver into the form
of a shoe, instead of into blocks, as
in this country. Each shoe weighed
II pounds and was worth S25 Mexican
or $1,000 American money. Much Of
my silver l traded for tobacco and
matches, but l will bring home one
piece to show you"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
GRAND CONCERT

Henri G. Blaisdell of Concord N. H., was
in town Tuesday evening to meet commit
tee from the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association and arrange
for the giving Of an instrumental concert
under the auspices of the Auxiliary.
The arrangements are completed and q
grand symphony concert will be given in
Blanchard opera house, Wednesday even
ing April "a, by the New Hampshire and
Vermont Philharmonic orchestra. This or.
chestra will contain twenty-five pieces and
will comprise Blaisdell's and Wilders or
chestras with soloists from the Boston Sym.
phony orchestra.
Mr.. Blaisdell and Mr.. Wilder have COM
bined to form this organization, which un.
doubtedly will furnish the finest orchestral
concert ever given in this city, and are &c
tour New England in the spring. Mr.. Blais
dell will act as conductor and Mr. Wilder
az business manager
In the concert to be given here Beetho.
VEINS entire First Symphony in four move.
ments will be given, also the Prayer and
Finale from Lohengrin by Wagner. Sc
lections from Grieg, Bach and other noted
composers will be rendered, with severa
numbers of lighter music in contrast. The
last number on the programme will bt
Strauss blue Danube" waltzes by the full
orchestra.
Mr.. Wilder Is to introduce for this even
new method OF canvsssing the city in th'
sale of tickets.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
NORTHFIELD SLATE QUARRIES

The Northfield Slate Company, with a
capital of 1000, has been purchased by the
Union Slate and Real Estate Company.
During the past six months the Northfield
Slate Company has earned ten per cent on
Its capital stock and Is considered valu-
able property. The capital stock OF the
Union Slate and Real Estate Company is
$4,000. This Is to be increased to $50, 900
within the next few days. With its in
creased capitalization and ownership OF the
Mortified Slate company, the Union COM
pany will then represent an investment OF
$50 600.
Conservative men not interested f1nan-
cially are looking forward to greater de.
velopment OF the slate manufacturing
business than has ever been known before
in this section Of Vermont. The Union
company IL also negotiating for the pur-
chase OF the Dole Brill quarry and prop
critics, and it Is probably safe to say that
this company will also be absorbed within
q short time. The Dole-Brill quarry has
been worked for three seasons and has
proved a profitable investment, notwith.
standing that many difficulties were en-
countered at the start. Its capital stock Ia
$25, 900
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
IN THE WINTER.
Rsnson's Plaster is PAINS Master.)

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are an incomparably better rem
edy than any other-external or internal.
Their medicinal properties enter the skin
and 90 straight to the seat Of tho disease.
They relieve and cure "seated" cold
without disturbing the system or upsetting
the stomach. Cough mixtures often nau-
seate. Benson's Plasters are medicinal in
the highest degree, and quickest to act.
Placed on the chest or back or on both
OF once in serious cases, the good effect is
feltimmediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung OF bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are immeasurably SUI
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Cap
sicum or any other combination in plaster
form. They are also preferable to ONT
ments, liniments and salves.
Benson's Plasters have received .ffty.fuo
highest dtOards over all competitors; and
more than 5000 physicians and druggists
have declared them to be one of the few
trustworthy household remedies. For sale
by all druggists, or we will prepay postage
on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Csc. each.
Be sure you get the genuine. Accept no
imitation or substitute.
Seabury q johnson, Mfg. Chemists, N.Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
IN THE PHILIPPINES,

MANILA, Feb. 27.-An epidemic of
rinderpest exists in the Visayan ISL
ands. The disease first appeared on
the Burias Island and spread thence to
Ticio and Masbete, and is now appear
ing on the Island of Panay. Twenty
five thousand csriboos have already
died on Masbete island. The native
are dependent upon the cariboos for
agricultural operations and the disease
has minimizad the rice planting and
restriated the sugar crop. Much suf-
fering is likely to ensue. Rigid quar-
antine measures have been adopted.
GUIGUINITO, Province of Luzon,
Feb. 27.-The United States Philip
pine commission has arrived here from
Manila and has organized provincial
government for this province, which
until recently was controlled by the
insurgents.
The insurgent Colonel Moreis is
still operating with his band of 300 men
in a portion of the province. Never
ertheless a sentiment Of peace and sat
isfaction with American sovereignty ap-
pears to be as prevalent here as in the
provinces in which governments have
previously been organized.
The party rived here in army wag-
ons and native carts and were driven
to the military headquarters. As many
natives as could be crowded into the
hall were present. President Town
welcomed the commissioners, declar-
ing the people of the province which
has been watered by the blood of
Americans and Filipinos earnestly
hoped for the obliteration of the marks
of war and for the establishment of a
peaceful government guaranteeing
personal liberty.
Judge Taft responded. He said he
rejoiced at the fact that the people OF
the Province OF Bulacan no longer mis-
understood the object of the American
government which were solely to Sc
cure for the people the blessings OF
civil liberty and develop their self
government.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
HEATON HOSPITAL BENEFIT.

The Ladies Auxiliary OF the Heaton Hos
pital has arranged with Lyman Howe for
the exhibition of his moving pictures in
Blanchard opera house, on MONDAY, March
II, the proceeds Of the entertainment to be
devoted to the support OF The hospital.
The programme i'll include the greatest
array OF thrilling pictures ever presented to
an American audience. These have been
collected from both sides OF the Atlantic,
and embrace American scenes on the west
ern prairies, showing wild buffalo hunt, a
genuine Indian war dance, spouting geysers
OF Yellowstone Park, battlesbip IN action
a 3 ries Of Niagara Falls pictures, scenes In
an English stag hunt, etc etc.
Two solil hours OF fun and entertain
ment, The pictures are all accompanied
by realistic sounds.
Mr.. Howe exhibited in this city some
years ago and the entertainment was pro-
nounced one Of the best that ever visited
the city. On its merits alone it should pack
the opera house to its utmost cap city.
Aside from this il the charitable object OF
the entertainment, the pressing need OF the
hospital for funds to continue It's benehcent
work, considerations that appeal power
fully to tho good will and support OF this
community. Systematic plans for the sale
OF tick -ts will be made, and the solicitors
should be received with open hearts and
open purses
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
GRANITE MEN DINE.

For the FIRST time In many years the Barre
Granite Manuiacturers' Associa' ion held its
annual banquet 10 Barre, Tuesday even
ing. This was the eighth annual gather
ing, and the banquet was served in Miles
hall. Plates were laid for 175, the full ca
pacity OF the hall, and even then some were
unable to procure seats Landlord X. w,
Morse Of the City Hotel acted as caterer,
and again demonstrated his ability to pro.
vide for large number OF people. The
banquet committee was composed OF James
Mackay, j. A. Gross, II. j. NJ. Jones, II. @.
Bowers, j M. Boutwell, William Alexan.
der, A. Il. Bruce and William Barclay.
During the evening the Barre opera house
orchestra rendered hne program.
At the close Of the banquet James Mack
ay, president OF the association, welcomed
the guests OF the association, and spoke Of
the bright outlook for the granite industry
during the coming season. In a happy
manner he introduced f. B. Mudgett az
postmaster,
MIR. Mudgett read letters OF regret from
George @. Mackie of New York and Fred
A. Rowland of Montpelier, the latter writ
| ing from Boston.
Postmaster e. w. Bisbee was first intro
duced. He referred pa ticularly to the
| great postal system Of this country, and the
efforts constantly made to improve it. Mr..
Bisbee was heartily cheered as he took his
seat.
George Inglis OF Barre tb en- sang "a Hun.
dred Years." and for an encore gave my
Name Is Paddy Leary," with fine effect.
Eugene Sullivan, lfrom the State OF
| Maine," was the next speaker. Mr.. Sulli-
van told an apt story, enforcing the fact
! that stone cutters should be educated men
| to do the best work. He urged that the
| 1000 children now in the Barre public schools
be properly educated that they may avoid
! the mistakes of their parents.
o. Il. Lowe of Montpelier then sang II
Won't Go Up to Riley's Any More" For
an encore, which was loudly demanded,
Mr.. Lowe sang my Ann Eliza"
DIR. j. Henry Jackson, the next speaker,
referred pleasantly to the work done in
Barre and Vermont by the Granite Manu-
| faoturers' Association. This work has made
Barre what it is, and, without Barre, Yer
mont would rapidly degenerate in populs-
| ton and influence. He close with story
that called down the POSTMASTER in great
shape.
Joseph viau of Montpelier sang my
Dusky Queen which was loudly cheered.
In response he sang "What Katy Did,"
e. A. Mutt Of Montpelier responded
| briefly for the press.
II. j. M. Jones was introduced as a great
lover OF poultry. Mr.. Jones parted the
thrust and spoke particularly OF the Quar-
rymen's Association of Barre and its i'm
has the same price for every customer, the
manufacturers have confidence in them,
and they work tremendously together.
Ex-Mayor j. w. Gordon was the last
speaker Mr.. Gordon read an original
poem that touched up Barre city politics in
| fine shape.
The banquet throughout was first-class
success and reflected the highest credit
| upon all who had IL in charge. A special
electric brought the Montpelier members
and guests to their homes at one O'Clock
this morning.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

session the army appropriation bill was
under discussion, the controverted
question being the Spooner Philippine
amendment and the Plat Cuban
amendment. Curiously enough, the de-
bate was confined entirely to the Dem
ocratic side of the chamber, with the
exception of Senator Hoar. Both
amendments were denounced as vi
cious and pel-.e-ous legislation, subver-
sive of the principles of this govern
ment and unparalleled in the history of
legislative enactments.
The Spooner resolution was adopted
by 45 yeas against 27 nays, and the Gu
ban amendment by a vote of 43 TO 90
In the House Mr.. Loud, chairman of
the post-office committee, presented a
partial conference report upon the
pos office appropriation bill, involving
only minor matters in issue between
the 1.-TWO houses, and it was agreed to
without division.
An attempt to pass under suspension
of the rules of the bill for the erection
of monument in honor of the prison
ship martyrs at Fort Greene, Brooklyn,
n. Y, failed.
What is known as the Olmstead reso-
luton relative to the black and white
population of the States was tabled,
owing to the inability of the census Of
fee to furnish the information before
, the adjournment OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-In the Sen
ate, the resolution of ALLEN (Pop.)
Nebraska, directing the secretary OF
the navy to transmit to the Senate all
documents relating to the application
of Gunner Morgan to be examined for
advap cement, and the adverse endorse
ment of Admiral Sampson, was agreed
to.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-House and
Senate have agreed on the war revenue
reduction. On beer the tax remains al
81 60 barrel, with the y per cent dis
count repealed House also wins on
the following: Tax on cigars weigh
ing more than three pounds per thous
and reduced from $3.50 to So, on bank
checks, money orders, certificates of
deposit, life, marine, fire insurance
proprietary medicines, perfumery, cos
metics, chewing gum, repealed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
Avoid Grip.

Use Downs Elixir freely on first APP
pearance of cold. 1t will prevent
grip, pneumonia, and all dangerous
bronchial or pulmonary troubles. 1t
will cure grip in any stage. Baxter's
Mandrake Bitters are natures remedy
for expelling all grip poisons from the
blood, regulating the bowels, strength
ening the nerves and iu-parting vigor
to the system. All druggists sell and
guarantee them to do as recommended
or money refunded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

trouble somewhere, and nervous pros
tration is sure to follow.
You ought to know that indigestion,
Xhaustion. womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, an d
bacSache send the nerves wild with
alright and you cannot sleep.
Mrs Hartley, of POI w. Congress St.,
Chicago H., whose portrait we pub
lish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
of every suffering woman of the I'M
failing efficiency of Lydia E. Plnkham's
Vegetable Compound.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
Whit Hurt Her.

Mrs. Heartless-Just to think, my
husband fell and broke-and broke
Mrs. Simpythetik-There, dear,
heard all about it; the poor man broke
his leg, it's great affection, / know,
but
"Oh, I didn't mean that; you haven't
heard the worst-he was carrying my
new Venetian vase when he fell, and
broke It, too."-Ohio State Journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
SIaw.

Put some butter on the fire and let
1t get hot. Then stir in your slaw
and let it cook very little. Set to
cool. One egg beaten light, one tea
spoonful of sugar, little mustard, a
little pepper, salt to taste. One-hah
teacupful of vinegar, one-half teacup-
full of milk. Mix well and set on the
fire, stirring till it becomes like a
thick custard.-Good Housekeeping,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

ordered paid:
City agency supplies. Sl,444 90
X. A. Walker, architect, 70
Union Mutual Fire Ins. Co., 16 06
Joseph Perkins, work, 1902 70
Vermont Watchmsn Company, 268 sc
7. r. Merrill, salary, 108 33
Superintendent water department 532 10
e. f Gee, So
Requisition overseer poor, 200 90
Board OF auditors, 80 90
State treasurer, money due from
liquor sales OF 1900, AS ~
Fred w. Bancroft, services, 70
The council placed the following in nom
nation for grand jurors: A. o. Cummins,
J. G. Farwell, FL. S. Town, j. V. Brooks,
o. II. Richardson, w. K. Adams, II. j.
Voldholm, W. G. Walker and j. o. Living
stone.
The following petit jurors were also nom
mated: Henry Kelton, William Fisher,
Alex Broadfoot. Merrill Russell, j. w.
English, M. A. Kent, Fred e. Long, S. w.
Benjamin., ID. ID. Nelson, George Atkins
Michael Pembroke, w. A. Leland. L. P.
Lawrence, Orrin Daley, Martin Fitzgerald,
r. A. Sherburne, II. o. Kent, M. j. Bailey
and Loren Friend.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

"I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my body,
1 seemed beyond cure. b. b. B. has made
me perfectly we'll woman" Mrs. Charles
Button, Berville, Mich.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
I fred and Nervous

1t is easy to tell when your nerve-force
and vital power are slipping away from
you When your days work leaves you
weary and exhausted; when you are so
nervous, irritable and sleepless that your
nights are passed in restless tossing; when
you get up in the morning with no appe-
tite for breakfast, and go around all day
with headache; you may be sure your
nervous strength is being used up faster
than it is being renewed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

Eclectric Oil. Heals buns, cuts, wounds
OF any sort; cures sore throat, Group, ca.
tarrh asthma; never fails,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

Hives are a terrible torment to the little
folks. and to some older ones. Easily cur.
ed. Doan's Ointment never fails. Instant
relief, permanent cure. At any drug store,
Rn capta
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
THE CITY COUNCIL

A regular meeting of the city council was
mayor and full board OF aldermen were
present
Licenses were granted to e. N. Wright to
repair barn; James M. Peck, to peddle G.
III. ellison, city carter. The license fee Of
Frank Cooley as city carter was related
because he had paid the fee twice.
Tqe following bills were approved and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

"a dose in time saves lives" DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases of every
sort.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06

al was troubled q great deal with nerv-
BUSINESS and headache The least exertion
would cause dreadful pain in the head
and when I became excited I would lose
entire control of my nerves. 1 lived in
that misery for ten years, failing to get
relief until began using Dir. Miles Nerv-
ine Within week my friends were re-
marking how much better L looked, and
soon after found my health restored"
Mrs. LOUIS ELG, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
Paint Your Buggy for Csc.

with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; 10 colors. Gives high gloss equal
to new Sold by Abbott s. Bailey.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
yarnish Makes Devoe's varnIsh

Floor paint cost DC, more y quart; makes 1t
look brighter and wear fully twice AZ long
as cheaper. foorlpaints., sold by Abbott &
Bailey. II "a &a1n -
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
What's Your Face WORTH

Sometimes fortune, but never, II you
have sallow complexion, jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin-all signs OF Liver Trouble. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills give Clear Skin
Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion. Only 25C
at O. Blakely,s Drug Stored 49,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-06
Women Must
Sleep

If you are dangerously sick what is
the first duty of your physician He
quiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
You ought to know that when you
ceased to be regular in your courses,
grow irritable without cause, and
pass sleepless nights, there is serious