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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

Court came in promptly at nine o'clock
for the third day OF the murder trial OF
State agains. Frank A. Miller. The at
tendance OF spectators was very small, and
was in sharp contrast with the crowds of
the past two days.
DR., Morris Wiltze, director and chem.
ist at the State laboratory at Burlington,
was the first witness. He received Novem-
Der 2, last package from Sheriff Graves,
sent at the request OF States Attorney
Hoar. 1t contained a brown derby hat and
pint bottle. The different spots on the hat
were examined for blood stains, but none
ware found. Was also unable to find any
grease spots on the hat. The bottle CON
tanned twenty-seven drops of what appear
ed to be alcohol. This was tested for poi
SONS, but no trace OF any was found. To
make sure, small guinea pig was inoculat-
cd with the liquid but the animal showed
no signs OF poison.
III. b. Wedge, who was on the stand
when court adjoured Tuesday evening, was
recalled. He assisted in removing John
sons body from the river and in preparing
1t for burial at the undertakers'. His testi-
mony also tended to locate certain rocks in
the river near where the body was found.
Joseph Pecue Of the granite ficm OF Pecue
Brothers. His testimony had reference to
the locality in which Johnsons body was
found. He secured two small pieces from
the rock close to where the body lay. They
70.
Fred Smith OF the firm OF Smith Brothers,
architects, produced plan Of the locality
where the tragedy is alleged to have oc-
Cured, showing the spot where the body
was found, and adjacent points which have
appeared in evidence.
Joseph Butterfly was next called. He
saw something in the river Sunday after
ternoon, June 10, that attracted his atten-
ton, but did not think 1t was a dead body
On Monday, June IL. Mrs. II. b. Wedge
called his attention to the same object.
Went across the river and discovered Il
was the body OF a man. Helped Mr.. Ban
croft and Undertaken Hall get the body in
boat on stretcher, and into the ambu-
lance. Witness never knew Frank A. Mil
Ter, the respondent, nor Major Seth john
aon in his lifetime, The rock near which
Johnson's body was found had across it a
dark streak which looked like blood.
Fred Connors lived last June on Kent
street opposite the house OF Major Seth
Johnson. Mrs. Johnson told him Sunday
morning, June 10, that Mr.. Johnson had
not returned from the circus. Made in.
quiries for him around town, but next saw
his dead body in the river Monday after
noon. He identified the body, and describ'
ed its appearance in the water.
An amusing incident developed this
morning In connection with DIR. Wiltze's
testimony. What was supposed to be two
pieces OF stone taken from the rock near
where the body was found were sent DIR.
Wiltze for examination. The doctor vainly
attempted to find any blood stains on them.
1. developed in his testimony this morning
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

eruptions follow. Ordinary remedies that
only move the bowels tend only to further
weaken an already debilitated body. There
is one medicine, a new one, discovered by
the well known physician and surgeon, DR..
David Kennedy, and called Calcura Solvent.
This remedy cures because it is the great
Internal cleanser. 1t is not mere physic.
1t strengthens as well as cleanses the liver,
blood, stomach, bowels kidneys and blad-
der. What soapand water do for the outer
man Calcura Solvent does for the delicate
mechanism within, only it works mildly, in
harmony with the complicated and delicate
organism it has to deal with. You can get
a small sample bottle of the marvellous new
medicine by writing to the discoverer, DIR.
David Kennedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston,
N. Y, and mentioning this paper. Calcura
Solvent is carefully made under the per-
sonal supervision of DR.. Kennedy; there
fore, it is perfectly safe and scientifically
correct, If your druggist is out of it send
81 to Dr. Kennedy and receive large bot
tie by express, charges prepaid.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
A POISONED STREAM.
PerpetualIy Distributing Deadly Poison
Where IL Kills.

A clogged sewer will spread disease
through whole city. Scattering perfumes
will only disguise and cover the warning
stencil. The death dealing gases are there
yet. 1t is the same with annoying and dis
figuring eruptions of the skin. External
remedies only may heal for the moment,
but the poison is doing its work just the
same-worse, in fact, because kept out of
sight. Hruptions are the signals of filth
filth inside where soap and water do not
reach. Poor blood and torpid liver are
working together. The stomach, too, is
not doing its work, and soon the kidneys
will yield to the added strain. Then all the
internal organs will be working against each
other. The blood, instead of carrying life
through the body, is carrying poison. The
skin is poisoned the pores obstructed and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
THE FARMERS, WOODLANDS.

Editor Journdl:-Recent editorials in the
JOURNAL, under headings, "Vermont Wood
lands" "Enlsrging He'll Acre." etc., call
wildly to mind the APPALLING picture of
that desolation which, under the swing Of
the axe, Is constantly increasing the area of
worthless or unproductive lands" in this
State. 1t seems to m that the skinning OF
the woodlands OF their natural wealth and
beauty" by the "soulless lumber opera
tors" might be somewhat checked by erous-
ing the farmers to an intelligent apprecis-
ton of present and prospective values, and
by more stringent laws for trespass.
The increase in lumber values yearly adds
value to the forests and their products. The
owners should realize this and not allow
themselves to be despoiled OF their veal tn
by spectators or trusts who are eagerly
searching for both large and small timbered
tracts in this and other States.
Forest land that twenty years ago would
be worth hardly $40 an acre would be
cheap today at $50 or $40 per acre.
know Of $50 per acre having bsen offered
for lumber tract in Michigan, and it is
not very heavily timbered. Well timbered
land that would yield from 5000 feet to 10, :
600 feet OF lumber per acre, conservative
estim ate, ought to be worth $50 per acre in
Vermont, II easy OF access and OF conven-
lent distance to the railroad. Seven dollars
per thousand feet on the stump Is not high
valuation for lumber that brings in market
from SIG to $25 per Thousand feet. Good
clear spruce lumber is following soft pine
In its rapid rise in value, and in few
years we may expect to see 1t worth $50
per thousand, and $40 per thousand on the
stump at the present time is che .p for it, il
conveniently located.
The growing scarcity Of lumber makes
ap parent the demand for the farm ers' small
wood lots, and this demand is emphasized
by the prospective Increase in the value of
timber and in the growth of thrifty trees.
Unless the farmers are protected by rigid
laws their growing timber may be stolen
by the ''soulless lumber operators" for they
want it, and apparently some are not over
scrupllons as to methods Of getting it,
thinking they can pay stumpage and dam
ages at former estim ates, and still pocket a
large profit. The portable steam mills, il
their owners can gull the farmers, will ere
long devour what is left OF the forests, and
leave in their wake only wthered or smok-
ing debris.
1 would urge the farmers of Vermont to
keep their wood lots, for the annual growth
of the timber will hold up the value OF the
farms, and afford them paying industry
without VIII CHI good buildings are of little
value; and moreover, these lots would be a
better investment to hold for old age than
the money that could be got from their sale
deposited in banks. LYsANDER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
IN THE WINTER.
6ensOnS Plaster Is Pains MASTERY

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are an inoomparably 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
at once in serious cases, the good effect Is
feltimmediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung or bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are UNNECESSARILY su-
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Gap
sicum or any other combination in plaster
form. They are also preferable to oint-
ments, liniments and salyes.
Benson's Plasters have received ffty.fus
highest atoards 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 ESQ. each.
Be sure you get the genuine. Accept no
imitation or substitute.
6eaburv 4 Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, ny.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

beer party in substance the same as by the
preceding witness.
About ten o'clock the party left the hill
and witness went with johnson TO the store
OF ID. I. Donnelly, where Johnson tried on
q suit Of clothes. Thought Johnson was So
Der at this time. They then went to Will
liam Miller's and had glass OF two per
cent beer and IT, Rivers Brothers store and
bought box OF cigarettes and then witness
parted with johnson az the head Of State
street.
Saw johnson next at 6:15 that evening at
the corner OF Main and Barre streets. John
son and a man the witness did not know
went across the b i'd e and on to the hill to
attend another beer party, but he did not go
to the party until later. When his stten-
ton was called to the respondent, the wit
ness said he could not say Miller was the
unknown man that was with johnson that
evening.
Edwin j. Blanchard testified that he had
known Major Seth johnson for fifteen years
Saw johnson on Main street the evening
circus day. He was pretty drunk. Later
ne went on Nicholas hill, where he heard
Tim Kelleher singing Quite a crowd was
there drinking beer, they had keg there
Respondent Miller came on the hill with
Seth Johnson. Miller and Johnson left the
hill together, both had been drinking. John
son was very drunk. johnson introduced
the respondent Miller to the beer party in
these words: "Thi, is my friend Mr.. Miller
from Northfeld. He is all right" Did not
see johnson alive again after he came of
the hill
Prof. B. G. Wilkins OF 25 K mt street
the first house hey md where S 9TH johnson
lived, saw Johnson June early ia the
morning, aud at his office about noon the
same day. Witnest described the clothing
worn by johnson that day. When job a.
son was at witness Office at ION he had
been drinking Prof. Wilkins identified
the hat in court as the one Johnson wore
that day.
| d. 7. Donnelly, merchant tailor, testified
that shortly before his death johnson left
an order with him for a suit of clothes
johnson tried on the clothes circus day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
DROWNING AT WORCESTER.

The people OF Worcester were inexpressi-
bly, shocked by the announcement of the
death OF John W. Utton, Jr., on Thursday
by drowning. He was working with gang
of men floating logs down the stream just
above Reeds bridge. when in some way he
fell into the water where 1t was very deep.
His body has not been recovered. Deceas
ed was twenty-three years old, the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Utton by whom he is
survived, also by one brother, Henry, and
two sisters, Mrs. James Darby and Mrs
Erwin Harris. He was young man Of
strict integrity and highly respected by all.
His grief-stricken parents, who were de-
pending 80 much on him to care for them in
years to come, have the heartfelt sympathy
OF the entire community in their irreparable
loss.
LATER-The young man stood on a pro-
lection just below Reeds falls and In stoop-
ing over to cast line over the butt of
log fell into the water. A party OF fifty
men dragged the stream all the afternoon
for the body but it was not found until Sat
urday at about eight O'Clock.
LArKR.-Mr. Utton's bodywas found Sat-
urday only few feet below the dam.
Deceased was a brother -in-law OF Erwin O.
Harris OF Worcester, one Of the jurors in
the Miller case now on trial in county
court.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS

A meeting Of the road commissioners OF
Chittenden county was held at the Van
Ness House on Tuesday under the direction
OF State Highway Commissioners j. o. San
ford OF Stamford. The morning session
took the form OF an experience meeting in
which each told OF his methods and sue
cesses or failures.
The afternoon session was opened with
all OF the sixteen commissioners of the
county present with three exceptions. A
helpful discussion of road making and the
methods which should be employed was
given by Commissioner Sanford, after
which a talk upon the same subject was
given by O. W. Gates of franklin. Mr..
Gates system is that of dividing the town
into districts and selecting one good man In
each o. these divisions to have control Of
the roads within that division. One of the
suggestions OF Mr.. Sanford was that the law
be 90 amended as to make it impossible for
commissioner to draw the money for his
town unless he had attended some one Of
the meetings of commissioners either in his
own or an adjoining county.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

He showed signs of drinking and told wit.
ness he had been drinking. Johnson came
back to the shop at six o'clock that evening.
He was more intoxicated than he was in
the morning. Did not see Johnson alive
again.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
T. M. Lynch was toe first witness this al
ternoon. Knew Seth johnson in his life
time. Saw him circus day atJ. Nj. Dona-
hue's pool room at eleven O'CLOCK In the
morning. He had been drinking, was talk
alive and had good deal to say about his
money. Saw him again about six o'clock
that night with three msn. Respondent
was not one OF them. Johnson was more
intoxicated at that time than he was In the
morning Saw Johnson at no other time
that day.
Fred Kerr knew Seth johnson in North
field and Montpelier. Worked in the same
shop with johnson in Mon p slier. Saw
him circus day at Donahue's pool room.
Went from there with johnson to house
on the Seminary Hill car line. Went in a
car. johnson was somewhat Intoxicated
Did not see Frank Miller that day.
Policeman Louis Wood testified that he
saw johnson circus day in the forenoon in
Lewis Douglsss' saloon. He had been
drinking.
e. B. Battles knew Seth johnson in
Northheld and Montpelier. Saw him going
into Shorts lunch Gait circus day, Thought
he had been drinking. Frank Miller was
not with him.
Mayo Blake of Mortified saw johnson
at Montpelier circus day. He was intoxi-
Gated. Saw Frank Miller at the side show
In the afternoon, johnson was not with
him
sd. II. Severance of Mortified knew Seth
johnson al Mortified, he lived in a house
belonging to the witness Saw him at
Montpelier Junction June 8 last. Went to
the circus tent with him. He had been
drinking. Did not see Frank Miller that
day.
Mrs. K. b. Van Orman Of Mortified testi-
fed that johnson lived near her In North
field Saw him in the big circus teut in the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

gerous, nervous trouble. Those hot
flashes are just so many calls from
nature for help. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs of woman's
system at this trying period of her life.
1t builds up the weakened nervous
system, and enables a woman to pass
that grand change triumphantly.
g. was very sick woman, caused
by Change of Life. | suffered with hot
flushes, and fainting spells. | was
afraid to go on the street, my head and
back troubled me so. ! was entirely
cured by Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. - Mrs. JENNIE NOBLE,
SOLO Keyser ST., Germantown, Pa.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
The Change of
Life

Is the most important period in a wo-
mans existence. Owing to modern
methods of living, not one woman in
a thousand approaches this perfectly
natural change without experiencing
a train of very annoying and some
times painful symptoms
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
seems ready to burst, and the faint
feeling that follows, sometimes with
chills, as if the heart were going to
stop for good, are symptoms of dan
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
NEW AUDITOR

A. w. Prescott has been app )inted CASH
lei and auditor Of the Montpelier and Wells
river railroad vice W. O. Berry, resigned.
Nc. Prescott has been in the auditors Office
for several years, is perfectly familiar with
the duties, and his promotion Is a deserved
recognition OF merit aud fsithfulness. His
appointment takes effect today.
Superintendent #. W. Stanyan has been
performing the duties of the Office since Mr..
Berry's resignation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
Turn the RascaIs Out,

We are speaking o! the grip nicobes
which infestt the system of every one. The
well and strong can resist their poison, but
the sickly and weak are their prey.
Bakers Mandrake Bitters make you
we'll and strong and are natures remedy
for expelling all grip poisons from the sys-
TEN.
Sold in liquid or tablets, by all druggists.
at % oents per b)ttle or box, AID your mon
ey back II not satisfactory. n-A2l4
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

HEART-SICK PEOPLE DIR. Agnew't Cure
for the Heart is heart tonic that never
fails to cure-is swift In It's effects--goes
clio or to the "border land" and snatohes
from deaths grip more sufferers than any
ether remedy for any family of diseases and
ailments in the category OF human suffer
ings. Gives relief In 80 minutes.-38.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysips alas and other
distressing eruptive diseases yield quickly
and permanently TO the cleansing, purifying
power OF Burdock Blood Bitters.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17
Peculiar to Itself

Bad Feelings In Spring I'm the
spring was feeling very badly. My blood
was very poor. l began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t did me much good.
think it is wonderful spring medicine and
recommend 1t to all sick and suffering"
ETHEL L. BEAN. Eaton Center. N. II.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

Bodily pain loses its terror If you've
bottle Of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the
house. Instant relief in cases of burns,
cuts, sprains, accidents OF any sort
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

that the stones sent him were those in the
possession OF Sheriff Graves In the "bul
Ter case. They were sent to Burlington by
mistake.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-04-17

CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-06

o'clock at the home of the bride Miss
Mccoy formerly lived in Ogden
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Lippineoet of
P1ttsburg, Pa, are visiting their son,
Charles Lippincott.
The wedding of Miss Margery Pearl
Minnoeh and Z. T. Reeder viii take
place at the residence Of P. Minnoch On
Oct. Is.
A farewell party was given Friday
evening in the Second ward in honor
of William Stilwell. who leaves soon
on mission to England.
Miss Bannister is the guest of Miss
Alton Young in Salt Lake.
Mrs T. D. Ryan and Mrs. Thomas
Fitzgerald of Ogden are visiting Mrs.
Joseph Young in Salt Lake
The High School Athletic association
gave a ball at Christensen's Friday
evening, which was most enjoyable
affair.
Friday afternoon Mrs. J. H. Spargo
entertained number of her friends at
euchre.
Mrs. Ambrose P. Hibb was the lucky
winner of the first prize, cut glass
bowl and Mrs. T. Fitzgerald the sec
OAAHs ~ III Knives ana HOlQSI. De
llcious refreshments were served. Those
present were Mesdames Kiesel, Allison,
Hobbs, Ryan. Stewart, Reynolds, War
ner, Fitzgerald, Armstrong, Healy,
Whalen, Willis, Hume Mcclure,
French of Denver, J. Fitzgerald and
Tyler.
One of the most delightful events of
the week took place at the pretty home
OF Mrs. George NJ. Hansen on Twenty
fifth street. Thursday afternoon. 1t
was an Autumn party given by Mrs.
Hansen. The pariors were eSquisitely
decorated with autumn leaves ard
beautiful cut flowers, red and golden
being the color scheme which was car
ried out very artistically. The after
noon was very enjoyably spent at
euchre, Mrs. Armstrong and Miss
Clark drawing for first prize. Miss
Clark winning Mrs. Armstrong and
the other ladies drew for the conso-
lation. Mrs. Armstrong being the sue
cessfuI one.
After cards. delicious refreshments.
consisting of crab salad, oyster patties
ice cream and cake were served. The
guests were charmed with some very
sweet instrumental and vocal music
rendered by Miss Arvilla. Clark. The in
vited guests were Mesdames Abe y I'm
Ad Kuhn, Nate Kuhn, George Matson.
j. G. Armstrong, I. L. Reynolds. Jose h
Peery, E. NJ. Luikett, S. L. Brick z. NJ.
| John Conlisk, W. H. CheVers: &. T.
Hume. T. D. Ryan. Thomas Fitzgerald.
| A. p Bigelow, John PawIes, R. T. Har-
ris, o B. ellison, ]. B. McGonagle of
| Ogden, Mrs w. w. Cuff of Coalville.
Mrs H. H. Spencer, Mrs. Joseph Yates
| of Provo, Mrs. w. F. Olson and 1.
Marks of Salt Lake, Misses Leda Kuhn.
| Ella Conroy, Julia Marks, Graynor
McGonacle and Miss Arvilla Clark of
| Provo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-06
PROVO.

Provo. Oct: 5.-President I N. Hinck-
ley of the Willard stake spent a few
days with his children in Provo during
the week.
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J. V Robson spent a few days with
his children in Provo this week.
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Miss Ruby Christensen returned from
Salt Lake City in the early part of the
week. She is now in Denver.
Mrs. H. w. Davis and daughter Maud
went to Salt Lake Monday.
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C. W. Buchanan Of Alexander, Neb,
is the guest of AlVa Nelson.
George Hancock and Miss NJ. Sevey of
Panguitch, students of the B. Y. acad-
envy, were married in the Salt Lake tenn
pie Wednesday.
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Moses Cluff of Pima, Ariz.. is visiting
here.
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Mr. and Mrs. DR.. Hardy Tuesday even
ing entertained the State Medical So
ciety at the asylum. An interesting pro-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-06

Williams, Scott, Geiger. Bird, Steele.
Davis, Wight. Learn. Blocher. Shields,
Hayt, Towey, Hubbard. Daley, Lee
compile Sutton, Welsh, Buch: Mes
Lawrence, Baltic, Pearson, Balm. Gray,
Getsch, Sutton; Messrs. Donaher. An
derson, Hampton, Goliath, Malta,
Heath and Rood.
G. D. Blood and Superintendent c.
A. Blocher were noticed among the
passengers to Salt Lake Friday after
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nyberg were
visitors in salt Lake all week. return
ing home this morning.
Mrs Mary MCGEE returned to the
Park this morning, after several days
visit with friends in Salt Lake
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Gaist. who have
been travelling in the eastern cities for
the last five weeks, returned home this
morning.
Mrs. z. c. Williamson of Salt Lake
is visiti>~ in the he Park q <
This morning Mrs w. w. Arm
strong, Mrs. ". G. Lamb and Mrs. J.
NJ, MooIe drove Up to the Quincy mine.
where they partook of dinner and in
spected that marvellous property.
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The ladies of the Congregational
church gave a social last night, which
was an enjoyable affair.
Sunday last a party of young folks
enjoyed a picnic on the Provo river
The party was composed of Messrs
Carly, John and Joe Mclaughlin
Lenzi, Murphy and the Misses Sloan,
Martin, NJ. and G. Wood and Lenzi.