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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

1t is of no particular consequence,
and probably no one outside OF Bur-
lington is thinking of it at all, but the
News of the Queen City revives the
matter of the composition OF the Yer.
mont section Of the Inauguration COM
mittee, when some 81 out of a possible
81 places were given to citizens of Bur-
lington. Then the Ne,cs details ian
odd story connected with this commit
tee." 1t had been the custom of adju-
tant generals Of States to furnish lists
of names for members of the committee.
General Gilmore was in Washington
about the time the committee was being
made up and was told he would re-
ceive letter asking him to name the
Vermont contingent. 1t is morally
certain the letter Was sent, but it never
came to General Gilmore. So he had
nothing to do with naming the commit
tee. Such is the substance of "the
queer story" and the Ne,Ds adds
Now the questions are, who got that
letter, and who named the Vermont
members of the Inauguration commit
tee? The list was first printed in the
Free Press, we believe"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22
Cars In 4 Palace,

The sultan of Morocco, who Is not
inclined to pedestrianism, has had q
little line of cars built through all
the rooms of his palace, ending in his
bedroom. A small motor pulls novel
sort of sleigh fitted with two seats, in
which the sultan is able TO recline at
his ease.-N. Y. Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

Secretary Gage, say Washington re-
ports, felt relieved when it was seen
that the Wall street crash would not
extend outside the ranks of the spec
ulators. AS fnancier of long ex-
perience he knew that there was al
ways danger that these speculative
orgies might do great damage to the
country, when the inevitable collapse
came, by unsettling values and shak-
ing confidence throughout business
circles. The government has no con-
troll Of these things, but there are times
when the secretary Of the treasury may
do much toward preventing financial
trouble of serious nature. For that
reason Secretary Gage kept close
watch on the Wall street speculations.
He was prepared to do what he could
had the necessity arisen, but is very
glad that in this case he was not called
on to do anything. The Secretary is
still buying short time United States
bonds whenever they are offered at a
price that makes it advantageous for
the government to buy, and will con.
tinue to do so, thereby putting the
money that is in the treasury back into
circulation, but saving interest for the
government.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

The Hawaiian legislature wants
President Mckinley to remove Gov.
Dole. For obstructing legislation, is
the reason why Gov. Dole's head, on
an official salver, is demanded. 1t
might be good thing for the country
at large,-it might have been very
fine thing for Vermont in recent years
If Governors would freely expose
themselves to the charge brought
against Gov. Dole, and be always sure
that there was strong foundation for
the sir.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22
Beware the StenOgrapher!

A decision as to what constitutes a
libellous publication" in contemplation
of law has recently been handed down
by the Maryland Court of Appeals,
which should lead persons employing
private amanuenses and stenographers
to use great care as to the subject
matter of dictated letter. According
to this decision, the first judicial deliv-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22
For Value Received.

Jack-That's a fine dog you have
jim. Do you want to sell him?
Jim-I'll sell him for ten dollars
rs he intelligent"
with emphasis) Intelligent? Why
that dog knows as much as do"
You don't say so? Well, I'll give
you half dollar for him, Jim."-N. Y,
World.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

Reasonable" is q word that has a
wide latitude, depending on a mans
Observation-Disclosures Qa.) Demo-
GRAFT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

Certain of the contemporaries, some
of whom profess to have corner on
all fact and knowledge, have been tell
ing their readers that President Nc
Kinley is the first Chief Executive of
the nation to visit California while in
office. But President Harrison went
there in the spring of 1891 and his tour
OF the South and the Pacific coast was
one long ovation. He was in Califor-
MIA in the first week in May and on the
second day of that month was given a
banquet at Palace Hotel in San Fran
cisco, when he made one of the most
felictous of the many interesting
speeches he delivered along the route
of his journey.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

The Presidents journey, beginning
with great eclat, watched across the
continent by an interested people, the
central figure and its setting received
along the route with vast enthusiasm
and buried in roses on its debouch-
ment upon the coasts OF Southern
California, encounters distressing
anti-climsx at San Francisco. Many,
knowing Mrs. McKinley's physical con-
dition, were wondering that she should
undertake 80 arduous journey as this
trip across the continent aud it's return
was inevitably destined to be. To the
physical strain of continuous journey
ing would be added the nervous tension
of great crowds at all the hating
places, of receptions and professions in
the centers of population and COM
merce. A person of iron constitution
would find this something OF tax up
on physical strength and nervous en-
ergy, even amid the presidential trains
luxurious provisions for ease and COM
fort.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-05-22

"Lamptons queer junk has been often re
pr. duced in the JOURNAL and its readers will
agree with the clever imitator of the Denver
Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
A kinq for America.

It may be surprise to learn that
there enought Americans in this coun
try with manarchial beliefs to warrant
he publication OF magazine, the
first number of which has Just been
issued in the east. This pretense is
as ridiculous as that made by the va
.ious bogus stomach remedies which
spring up, claiming to be the only
cure for dyspepsia and Indigestion.
The only real king OF all stomach
remedies is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. 1t is founded on true merit
and II must he very had case of In
digestion. constipation, biliousness
liver and kidney trouble, which it will
not cure. Try II also for insomnia,
and as spring purifier and prevent
i've for malaria, fever and ague, II
has no equal,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
RECEPTION IN HISTORIC HALL.
New Orleans Preparing to Welcome
the Nations Chief Executive.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 27.-
By coincidence no less remarkable
than opportune. President Mckinley
will spend April 80. the ninety-eighth
anniversary of the signing of the
treaty of Paris. under the terms of
which the United States acquired
Louisiana from France, in New Or
leans. To fittingly commemorate
the occasion it is proposed by the
Louisiana Historical society to tender
him a reception in the old Cabildo
building, now occupied by the SUI
preme court of the state. and where
in 1903 the actual transfer of Louis
lana was made.
At the meeting of the executive
committe last night Chief Justice
Nichols of the Louisiana supreme
court, and Associate Justice Breauy
were warm advocates of the proposed
reception, and offered the use of the
court room. II was determined to
Immediately advise Mayor Capdeville
of the offer and II 1t Is accepted,
as il will be. without doubt. the dec
orations will be at once taken In hand
by the society. The walls of the old
hall will be hung with relics OF great
antiquity. and altogether the environ
ments will be of character well
calculated to impress the chief exec
utive of the nation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
ToLsTol MAY QUIT RUSSIA.
Indignant at the Recent Action Of the
Orthodox Church,

LONDON, March 2T.-Cpunt Tolls
toi is reported to be making prepara-
tions for quitting Russia foreve- in
disgust and despair. His English
friends are urging him to settle in
this country, it is said.
The report is scarcely credible, but
it comes from quarter that justi-
fies its mention.
The latest direct advice from the
great writer indicates that. white he
Is justly indignant at the monstrods
action of the Orthodox church mig
OTIS in procuring his accommodation,
and not without apprehension that
that action foreshadowed present per.
secution, he entertained not the shad-
ow of doubt that all considerations
of personal dignity and devotion to
duty required that he should remain
at his post. He feels that his expay-
ration would seriously diminish his
opportunities and power for useful
ness to his country
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
University oIee Club.

On Friday evening. April 6. at the
opera house the Boulder Glee Club
Will give an entertainment under the
auspices of the Presbyterian church.
They come highly recommended, COM
prising some 20 members, four OF
whom are soloists OF high order
The Denver Times of March 16 con-
tnins the following dispatch from
Boulder;
''The annual concert OF the State
University Glee and Mandolin clubs
occurred tonight ut Masonic Temple
hall before large audience. The sale
Of seats was this year something un.
precedented 500 seats being reserv-
ed in less than As minutes. The af-
fair is considered the social event of
the season and tonight society was
out en- masse. The ladies' OF the FRI
day Musical club acted this year as
patronesses. The Glee club sang
In their usual fine style, their voices
blending most harmoniously. The
boys appeared to he singing to each
other and for their own pleasure,
which made happy hit with the au-
uiVh' c. hhotItl vi
years concert was the addition Of
four sololsts. Mr.. Hinsworth. '04, OF
Denver. possesses beautiful tenor.
which may be called a lyric tenor.
The sweet strains Of the mandolins
were accompanied by the violin In
the hands OF Mr.. Thomas West, '04.
Boulder. and cello played by J.
Carl Hili. '04. Grand Junction. The
star player among the mandOlins was
Mr.. Joseph A. Ohnhaus. who has re-
Gently entered the university. Mr..
Onnhaus is said to be one OF the best
mandolin players in the west. having
been Identified with Samuel Siegels
work
The southern melodies sung by the
Glee club were the favorites of the
evening, while the light, airy GRAINS
of the mandolin seemed to tell of the
| pleasure OF fairyland. The entire
concert was the most successful ever
given and the clubs may start out on
their tour assured of success
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
NEW HEAD OF THE JEsUiTs.
Father Martin, the Director, to Be
Displaced by an Italian.

ROME March 27.-The pope has
had special inquiries made regarding
the policy of action towards the Jesu-
it's throughout the world. He is much
disturbed at the simultaneous and ap-
apparently spontaneous popular dent
onstrations against the order In Por,
tugal, Spain. France and Austria. and
expressed the opinion that there must
be something radically wrong some
where.
1t is now announced that the pope
is satisfied that the trouble is due to
mismanagement, and has decided to
remove Father Martin, the director
general of the Jesuits. Father Mar
tin. it is understood, will be placated
by an important post at the vatican
The new general will be an Italian,
who will be made directly amenable
to church discipline.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Il.5o PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

curative waters. An interesting doc
ument still lies among Its archives.
n certificate in which the waters OF
| the Geronstere spring are extolied by
| the physicians of Peter the Great.
The great reform. II 1t becor.ss
| iinal. Will after all not be such rad
ieai change as 1t would have been had
the gambling law not been modified
some few years ago. Then gambling
was allowed everywhere and hosts Of
little cafes had their gambling rooms.
while Ostend simply swarmed with
gambling tables and gold piece could
be risked at every corner on every
kind of game. This changed. The
Belgian parliament shook Ostend to
its very foundation by putting sud.
den stop to a scandal that the govern
ment could not put up with longer.
The gilded youth of Belgium was
running itself at the shrine of Dame
Fortune, and gambling was the
scourge of the country. The sons
OF highly respectable families living
in the neighoorhood of gaming estab-
1shments were wasting all their sub
stance and hazarding their honor
stringent laws were passed govern
ing all games of chance and every pub
lie gaming establishment had to close
its doors. Ostend and Spa retained
certain privileges, although not a sin
gle inhabitant of either place could
thereafter nave access to the gambling a
CLUBS. No matter what might be the
influence. wealth or title of a resi-
dent of Ostend, Spa, Namur, Dinant
and other smaller gambling centers.
he might never join these ''Cercle
des Etrangers.'
This. then. was the first blow aim
ed at gambling. but by the luxurious
arrangements Ostend made for the
entertainment of strangers in the
"Cercles des Etrangers' the loss was
soon overcome and millions OF dollars
have been netted in each town since
then. Now comes the last blow.
Gambling will be limited to the small
local private clubs. The situation
will be reversed and strangers will
be prohibited from playing while the
residents may enjoy their 25 cents a
point at whist over their liter of beer
and their pipe while the prince. the
duke, the baron, the count, the French
Parisian music-hall Queen" the
demi-mondaine and the woman OF
fashion all fly to regions where money
changes hands at rate more to their
liking
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
GIRLS HEAVILY FINED.
Charged With Disturbing Religious
Services in Indiana.

ELWOOD, Ind, March 27.-The
first cases against the participants of
last weeks riot at the Christian
church. in West Elwood, have been
tried at Hobbs, in Upton county. At
fidavits were filed against seven of the
rioters, two of them against young
girls. sisters of four of the other de-
PENDANTS.
Emma Holtsclaw and Gertie Etca-
inson, charged with disturbing Il re-
ligious meeting. were both heavily
fined. Their attorney appealed their
cases to the circuit court. The cases
of John Holtsclaw. Herman and AL
len Etchinson and James Agnew.
charging them with assault and bat
tery upon Frank McGinnis, were mol
lied. awaiting action on the girls
cases. Edward Etchinson took a
change of venue to Windfall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
MRS. HARRISON SATISFIED.
Will Make No Attempt to Secure Wild.
ow's Share Of Estate.

NEW YORK, March 27.-From a
New York woman, who is an intimate
friend of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, it
is learned that there will be no pos
thumous child. General Harrison
will left $4,000 for a posthumous
child. should one be born.
Mrs. Harrison's friend also says
that the generals widow has decided
to remain in Indianapolis, and that
she will not make any attempt to
break the will in order to secure
third share of the estate. Mrs. Har-
rison. indeed, is said to have express
ed herself as thoroughly satisfied
with the will and with all the condi-
tons 1t imposes. AS for Russell
Harrison, 1t Is stated that the gen
eral gave Russell his share in vari-
GUS amounts during the last ten years
of his life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
IMPORTANT RAILWAY MOVES.
Colorado to Benefit by the Big Gould
Combination,

NEW YORK, March 27.-The World
says that George Gould's plan to head
combination Of railroads to be cap
italized at s3OO,O0O,O0O is progressing
favorably He has the approval and
cooperation of j. Pierpont Morgan
and the Hartman syndicate.
In addition to the Gould roads the
World says the Rockefellers and
Goulds have reached an agreement
whereby they will Immediately con
struct railroad from El Paso to San
ia Rita, Mex, and from there to San
ia Fe, n. NJ.
This project is part of well de-
fined plan on the part of Gould to ex-
tend the Missouri Pacific system all
through Colorado, New Mexico and
Utah.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
BILLIARDS SENSATIONAL ATTACK
Charges Texas Legislature with Be-
ing Under Corporate Control.

TEXARKANA, Ark, March 27.--
Representative Will billiard of this
(Bowie) county. has returned from
Austin, where he created such a SEN
sation in the Texas Legislature by an
nouncing that he would resign and
return to his people and tell them
all Upon Judge billiards. return he
addressed the citizens Of the ooun
ty at the court house and made Wig
orous attack upon the legislature. He
censured the members because they
ride on free RAILROAD passes and go
to theaters as guests OF railroad Job
byists. To use his own words, he
said;
Tell me men are not influenced
by such things! You might as well
say climatic influences have no effect
on plant or animal life. | uttered
very reluctantly simple truth when
| said the Legislature of Texas is com
pletely controlled by railway and 9th
er corporate influences as ever any
baron controlled his retinue Mem
bers of the legislature even are hirei
and salaried railroad attorneys. and
have no remQrse in 50 declaring. |
am the ONLY man who ever retired
from the Legislature OF Texas wh2 had
nerve enough to publish to tha world
that | had to resign in order to keep
from being corrupted by lobbyists
and prevent my people from being rob
bed"
Judge billiard has wired his lcsig
nation to Gov. Sayers. His action
is endorsed by the people here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

sibly for the purpose of blasting out
stumps. Going to the field he put
several sticks of dynamite on stump
then calmly stretched himself on the
stump. lighted the dynamite fuse and
awaited the result. Portions of the
body were blown $50 yards. and the
limbs from the hip down remained in
tact.
The man had on his person up
wards of $40 in currency. The bills
were torn in shreds and the silver
bent out of all shape. Haggerty had
family. was so years of age. and
was worth about $4,000 For some
time he has not been altogether right
mentally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
BRiToNs FEEL ENCOURAGED.
General Babbington's Work Meets
With High Praise.

NEW YORK, March 27.-The Trib-
une this morning carries a double
loaded editorial from a London late
edition this mornir''- g that the
victories over Beers during the past
few days have been more complete
and general than any preceding.
General Babbington yesterday and
day before won a victory and captur-
ed more guns than in any single en-
gagement during the campaign.
His work has had an exhilarating
effect upon the British in South Afri-
ca and on the war office in London
He Is described as a practical peace
maker. having negotiated with the
enemy in a proper spirit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Died of Hemorrhaee.

DENVER. March 27-Mrs. Lee Rus
sell. head waitress of leading res
taurant here. died in the police sur
4 geon's office this morning from hem
orrhage of the lungs. Mrs. Russell
left her home this morning to go to
work. and while battling with the
heavy snow storm on 18th street was
seized with hemorrhage. She was
carried into the surgeons office. and
died there. Mrs. Russell was %
years of age and extremely handsome
Her husband lives at Fort Wayne
Ind. She came to Colorado for her
health.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Chicago Capitalists In Denver.

DENVER, March ga special
train came into town today noon car
rying the Commercial club of Chica-
go. an organization Of millonaires.
They spent the afternoon driving
about the city and will leave tonight
Two of the party were left behind
at San Francisco In a private car
Marshall Field and Robert T. Lin
coin
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
AMERICANS IN MEXICAN JAlLs.
More Than Fifty Railroad Men Held
Without Being Given Hearing.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 81
An American passed through here
yesterday on his way to Washington
to try to secure the release of more
than fifty Americans, railroad men,
who are in Mexican prisons.
These men are unjustly held on the
ground that they had not carried out
their contracts with Mexican railways.
Tney are not given hearing.
Mr.. King. who is on his way to
Washington in their interest. will try
to secure government action.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
China Must Consult All Powers.

WASHINGTON. March 27.--A dis
patch was received here today from
one OF the foreign officers stating
that the British government had en-
tered protest against the Chinese
Negotiating conference with any one
power affecting territorial or financial
matters. The Russian agreement is
lot referred to. but the the action O.
Great Britain covers 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
NAME CHANGED.
Residents Of Sing Sing, N. H., Sue
ceed in Changing Towns lame.

SING SING, N. Y. March 27.-After
years of unsuccessful effort, the peo-
pie of this town have succeeded in
changing its name. They objected
TO the name of Sing Sing on account of
the penitentiary here, the village gath
ering a sort of reflex of opprobrium
from the name. This morning Gov
ernor Odell signed the bill which
changes the name to "Ossinig." The
handsome town is now expected to
thrive, and it will no longer be CON
sidered penal colony. The peni-
tentiary here, huge affair. will CON
tinue to be called Sing Sing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUSLY.
English Crank has Made Threats to
XIII ]. Pierpont Morgan.

NEW YORK. March 27.-Thc Her
aid having stated that J. Pierpont
Morgan had postponed his sailing
from New York for Europe on ac-
count of his receiving advices from
Scotland Yard that he would be as
sassinated. the London press takes
tne matter UP this afternoon and de-
clares ii to be unfounded.
The only foundation for the runior
is that the police OF London will
wate h over and protect the American
millionaire while in this city. Only
a crazy anonymous threat has beel
made against him,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Secure Mexican Concession.

CHICAGO. March 27.--The Record
today has a sypecial from the City of
York capitalists have secured con
oossioa for railroad through the
northern part OF the republic. The
road will connect with the Mexican
Central and run through the state of
Sonora to the Gulf Of California.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Got Stuck in the Snow.

Telluride Journal
Sundays train from Durango due to
reach Telluride at 4:55 In the even
ing stuck in the snow at San Bernardo
and Trout Lake yesterday afternoon
and did not get into Telluride until
11;40 last night.
The branch crew went to Rico Sun
day and was returning ahead of the
passenger. They got stuck in the
snow. which was drifting terribly. and
while waiting for them to get out the
passenger train was showed In. All
hands worked hard and finally reach
ed Telluride at the above hour.
Conductor Sanders. who has heen
running over Lizard Head for the past
eleven years. says he never saw the
snow blow or drift as 1t did yesterday
afternoon near Trout Lake.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Alleged Gold Find in Kansas.

SALINA. Kas.. March 27.-C. E.
Holmberg, farmer living near Smo-
Ian. ten miles southwest Of here.
claims to have discovered gold while
digging well on his farm some time
ago. He sent specimen to Kan
sas City assayer, and today received
word that it contains both gold and
SILVER. but whether in paying quanti-
ties is not known.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
klpLlNe TO RETURN TO AMERICA
Will Make His Summer Home in the
New Hampshire Hills.

CONCORD. N. H.. March ga
cable from London was received here
today announcing that Rudyard Kip
ling would return to America in the
near futuer and make his summer
home in New Hampshire.
Kipling married an American wife,
but quarreled with his brother-in-law
and finally left America in high dudg-
con, declaring he would never return.