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Washington, D. c., August 13, 1900
s'Sir: Not having heard from you in re
Spouse to mine Of August /. 1900, asking
for a. statement of the cause of my re-
moval as inspector in the customs serv-
ice in the Philippine islands, and no hear
ing, as requested, having been granted
myself at liberty to take such steps in
my own defense as may seem to me ad-
visable- Respectfully yours
.ERASTUS l. HAWKS
Hon 5lihu Root. Washington. p G.
following letter to Major Heistand mills
taTy commissioner, u 5. A, Paris ex-
MY. Dear Major: In the settlement
made last winter my expense account was
1885 and four months service in organic
ing the Cordage company, for which my
charge was $3.50 per month. or $1,000. maxi
ing in all 81 ,s85 ] was paid $3.50 and prom
month. during which time the honorable
az b SeseretaTy OF ar W." rendgo
ment was made (See copy of appoints
Il left Washington for San Francisco
March s; sailed from San Francisco on
the United States army transport Meade
Manila April Is, 1900, and the 18th re-
ported to the commanding general Tor
which innI1eSiafe1v did. and was assign
ed to duty at uoilo. P. L. and given trans
portation on the United States steamer
Indiana, which sailed on the 21st instant,
arriving at Iloilo on May z; reported for
chaTrre ~ re barbcr on Nav b received
COW bv mail If order from the secretary
of war reVoking my appointment dated
Washington, D. C., May >, two days be
fore arriving at my destination. I had
drawn my pay on May l. and sent all
home except $50 all of which it took to
pay my expenses at uoilo. The collector
of customs at 1loilo succeeded in getting
me transportation to Manila and on the
sd sailed from that port. arriving here
June 5. since which time have been try
ing to get my pay up to the time OF my
arrival here, and transportation home
on will see by the copy of revocation
of appointment inclOsed herewith that 1t
simply left me to do as pleased. get back
if I could, or stay in the Philippine ISL
ands. Had / been ordered to report to
sailing. I expect to sail the 18th for
San Francisco, and viii probably get
home about July 20, when shall take
the entire matter up and fight It to a
finish. I have been badly otreated, ana
nothing viii satisfy me except full set
tlement. Just what interest you have in
the matter, having been informed, sup
pose. through your great attorneys that
the matter was settled, and that the orIg1-
nal papers had all been turned in. you
may feel comparatively safe. but for your
efiification / beg to inform YOU that GER
tffied copies of all correspondence and
photographs of the most important letters
were retained by me and are now in my
possession / did not think the settles
meat would be carried out in good faith.
and my Judgment has been confirmed.
Major Hawks is making his greatest en-
deavor to furnish all the trouble he can
for the war department officials involved
in this matter. and wants either rein
statement or redress for the treatment he
has received.
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that dreaded disease and was much
worried.
"A comrade whose kidneys had been
vised me to use it, I found that the first
bottle relieved me, and after the faith
full use OF eight bottles was new and
happy man. I have not had an ache or
bertshauser.
Peruna is the soldiers friend, not only
because it cures catarrh wherever it
may be located, but it is also a splendid
tonic, and has been found Invaluable to
those convalescing from fevers due to
the change of air and water incident to
camplife-
Report of Barracks Mafron of Peruna's
Great Work as a Catarrhal Tonic.
A letter from Mrs. T. B. Smith. Hos
pital Matron of the Omaha Barracks.
written from 1927 N. Clark street, Chi
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Major William Drumhiller postmaster
OF Lyons, Kan. who was thrown from q
killed, near Baltimore, had been in WASH
ington a couple of weeks visiting his
and family. He had come to Washington
to see President Mckinley inaugurated.
capital city and its surroundings. At the
time of the accident Major Drumhiller
the east. and was on his way home by
way of Washington When the train was
tirnore he attempted to pass from one car
to another. He made a misstep and was
the accident and Immediately brought the
train to a. standstilI- Mr.. Drumhiller was
pital at Baltimore, where he died shortly
after arriving. Upon examination five
sides painful injuries to the hands
Bankruptcy for the treasury or enorrn-
ously increased taxation would be neces-
sary if the pension legislation advocated
attorneys should be enacted by congress.
Senator Gallinger, chairman of the sen
full study of the scheme of proposed PEN
sion legislation prepared by committee
REPRESENTATIVE A D. Shaw Of New York
was a member. and has reached con-
total of pension expenditures of the gov
eminent would reach the enormous sum
third times as much as the present total
expenditures of the government for all
It is owing to the refusal of congress to
enact this extravagant legislation and to
the determined stand Commissioner ESN
ans has taken against making new laws
by putting uT1warranted constructions on
old ones that the pension expenditures
have remained practically stationary dur
ing the past four years
The effect of every liberalization of the
pension laws Is illustrated by what is now
going in the pension office. Despite the
fact that the veterans Of the civil war
are dying off quite rapidly and many
names are being constantly stricken from
the rolls by minor children passing the
pensiDnable age limit. there has been a
the pension rolls Of 1,500 since July
last
Closely wrapped in a heavy coat, the
long whiskers, that the newspapers used
to tell much about and which the car
toonists were fond of depicting nearly
concealed, ex-senator PETER of Kansas
was taking a constitutional yesterday aft
ernOon along F. street A soft black hat.
with high undented crown. covered his
slowly. I have come to Washington in
the hope of recovering from a severe at
tack of bronchitis" said the former Pop
ulist. for six years in the public eye. 7
Inonia, but the weather here is very fine,
and I am feeling better
No. ! did not turn Republican last
year" added the ex-senator. but acted
with the Republicans. did not synpa-
thize with the attacks on the Mckinley
administra ton: / thought it deserved sup
port and ] voted to support It haven't
changed my attitude at all since then
Kansas is a Republican state. 1t never
was un-Republican. There were simply
the party Now those conditions have
passed. Those Populists who were for
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from the fact that a few men apparently
assumed control of things and worked
When the reception was rendered TO Sem
atOr Burton short time ago IL was sur
present who claimed residence in Kansas.
and who came to make friends with the
1t is a fact as Representative Miller says.
there are many people Of the District OF
roenf efrninz- Thar arc 1nifISfiv eredffei
to Kansas Many OF these have been SO
be weeded out. Many would not recognizes
Kansas were they TO see II. This couai-
years these people. Or many 81 them az
least, have lost their residenceship, and
when appointed were credited to Kansas
at times when the states quota was not
filed. As far as holding their positions
ed by the civil service but an effort should
be made TO prove their place OF residence
should be properly credited to. An effort
will probably be made to effect "a new
next fall. Its requirements VIII be 70 In
some way certify to its members place
tribute in some wise to the support Of the
campaign.
Charles Stevens Of Columbus. prosecut-
ing attorney Of Cherokee county during
ineton. where ne is taking a course -
diplomacy in the Columbia Law universi-
schools in the land. and Is the only one
of its kind that teaches the diplomacy
Harlan are members Of its faculty.
Mr.. Sensor. a mine operator at Galena-
was in Washington this week on bis way
to New Jersey Mr. Sensor has a brother
who has leased summer resort on the
Jersey coast. and has gone there 10 assist
him in conducting It the coming season.
Senator J. r. Burton is expected to re-
turn to Washington about the middle Of
next week.
There are in the neighborhood Of nifty
me
printing Office at Washington.
Mrs. Abbie Baker. whose home IS in
Fort Scott, is winning for herself an ad-
at the capital city She Is a regular COM
tributOr to several Of the best magariHes
published in the east. and her writings
are largely sketches of public men ana
people Of note IN general
The Kansas delegation has been prom
ised nine regular army appointments under
the organization These appoint
early time
Senator Burton will be the orator Of the
day at Newton on Decoration day
l. WILLIAM TdANl1-
''Goodnessi What's the trouble2"
*Boo-hooi All de kids on dis block
are either too tough for me to play with,
or else they's got the measles. Boo
hooi''-Harper's Bazaar
Mr. F1eece-Do you play polzer2
Mr.. Lamb-No.
Mr. F1eecABetter learn: III give you
lessons as cheap as you'll get them any
Where.-Ohio State Journal
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cago, Ill, is of interest in this connec-
ton. Her letter reads as follows:
The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, o.:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES seemed to be the
favorite tonic among the soldiers at the
barracks. If they were weak or con-
valescent after an illness, it would build
them up and restore their strength in a
very few days-AIrs. T. B. Smith.
In all cases of catarrhal weakness Pc
runa brings prompt relief That run
down, weakened condition of the sys-
tenn described by DR.. Hartman as sys-
temic catarrh has hitherto been found
by the profession very stubborn and
difficult of cure These cases yield to
Peruna as if by magic
Another Nurse Speaks How Peruna Helps
in Catarrhal Weakness.
Mrs. Kate Taylor. a graduate nurse
of prominence and experience, verihes
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cAE

the experience Of Mrs. II. b. Smith in
the following letter:
Chicago. Ill. 427 w Munroe St.
The Peruna Medicine Co..Coiumbus, O..
Gentlemeii-"As far as 1 have OBJ
served Peruna is the finest tonic any
man or woman can use who are weak
from the after-effects of any serious III
ness. / have seen it used in number
of cOnvalescent cases. and have seen
several other tonics used. but / found
that those who used Peruna had the
quickest relief. It seems to restore VIZ
tally increase bodily vigor, and renew
health and strength IN a wonderfully
short time Mrs. Kate Taylor.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Ieruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving a
full statement of your case and he VIII
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus o.
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school. The reception win be in charge

school, The reception viii be in charge
of Mrs. William Dill.
Thursday evening-The subject dis
cussed will be literature The leader viii
be Mrs. c. F. Wilder. An elaborate must
cal programme will be rendered under
the leadership Of Mrs Gleed of Topeka
and Mrs. J. T. Dudley Of this city.
Friday mOrning-The election of Off
GERS viii be held. An article on Club
Women and the Press will be read by
Mrs Cora G. Lewis of Kingsley, presi-
dent Of the Kansas Women's Press AS
ISOLATION.
Friday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS viii be
held in the different departments and an
article read by Mrs. Woodward. of
Manhattan, entitled. The Influence OF
Public Opinion on Morality"
Friday evening at the Soldiers Home
give an original play entitled THE Com
edy OF Wigs
Mrs Hartough. viii read an original
poem, and a recitation by Mr.. Eugene
Ware. Of Topeka, VIII be on this interest
ing programme.
Vespuccian Club.
The regular meeting OF the vespuccian
club will be held next Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Eta Hayes. at
227 Harrison street At the last meeting
which was held at the home of Mrs. B. T
WEIGH officers for the ensuing year were
elected. with the following result: Presi-
dent, AIRS Jennie Wehe; vice president.
Mrs Eta Hayes; secretary and treas
urer, Miss Emma Stevens; delegates to
the City Federation, Mrs B. T. WEIGH
and Miss Emma Stevens.
N0Ies and Personal Mention.
The Professional High Five club will
be entertained next Thursday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. 3.
Quinton-
Miss Edna Prescott returned today
from a. two weeks visit with friends in
Kansas City.
Miss Marcia Spivey viii entertain the
Progressive Grand club next Thursday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs James g. Hayden are
spending the day in Kansas CITY
The Froebel Mothers league met Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs d J.
Greenwald. on Topeka avenue.
The regular meeting OF the Portia club
viii be held next Thursday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. IT, E. Stephens, at 63l
Tyler street Mrs Walker Combs viii
read a paper on Matthew ArnOld's
Essays in Criticism" "A discussion on
the subject Dress and Vice" viii be led
BY Mrs. J. c. Allison
The Commisceo club viii dance next
Thursday evening at HudsOn's hall.
continued on page s.
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ssGoodnessi What's the trouble2"
eBoo-hooi All de kids on dis block
are either too tough for me to play with
or else they's got the measles. BOO
hooi''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-23
An Officers Narrow Escape From an Ag-
gravated Attack of Ca tarrh of Kidneys

Another case very similar to the above
was that of Capt. John F'riebertshauser,
Captain of the German Artillery, Reg't
No II, who suffered with catarrh of the
kidneys, due to exposure of army life.
Peruna cured him quickly and pernaa-
nently, and in a letter from 202 Montrose
Boulevard, Chicago. ILL.,. he gives his
experience in the following words:
Exposure during army life seemed
to affect my kidneys, and I was afraid I
would suffer with disease of the kid
neys. l have known several cases of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-23

Mr.. F1eece-Do you play polker2
Mr.. Lamb-NO.
Mr.. F1eec@Better learn. III give you
lessons as cheap as you'll get them any
State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-23

Senator Burton viii be the orator of the
DAY at Newton on Decoration day
L. WILLIAM THANlS-
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Mrs. Kate Taylor a graduate nurse
| of prominence and experience, verifies
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washington, D. g.. August 10. 190

Hon Elihu Root, Secretary of War, War
Department. Washington. D. c.
"(Not answered August 13, 1900
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Standing For Days Knee Deep
in Cuban Trenches.
HIS GREAT ENDURANCE.
At Last Yielded And the Soldier
Boy Returns Home to Die.
Ills Mothers Earnest Appeal to Use
Peruna is Followed And f1e Is
Cured of a Very Bad Phase of
Catarrh of the Lungs.

PERUNA attained great popularity
among the officers and privates of the
army as well as the navy during the late
war with Spain.
A great many letters were received
from field and hospital corps indicating
that this popular climatic remedy had
become well-nigh indispensable to them.
Peruna is not only a National remedy
but has proven itself a National>blessing
Letters from every quarter are received
daily testifying to the virtues of Peruna
in cases of catarrh that had long since
given up all hope of cure.
Coughs, colds. influenza, Ia grippe and
acute catarrh yield at once to the action
Of Peruna. No case of catarrh can en-
runa, as every case is either cured or
permanently benefited
Mr. VIM. Stegman. member Co. L,
3Oth u. s. Volunteer Infantry, writes as
Appleton. wis,
43O Washington st.
The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus. o.:
Gentlemen - After returning from
Cuba felt my health was considerably
broken down. Standing In water for
days ia the trenches affected my lungs
until the doctor said ! had quick con-
sumption. fly mother advised me to
use Peruna. and in three months my
lungs were as we'll as ever.
have arranged to take some Peruna
with me to the Philippines. as con-
slider it Indispensable to maintain my
health in the unfavorabIe climate
William Stegman.
The above case was one CO catarrh of
the lungs. This condition is often mis-
taken for consumption, and is undoubt-
edly the first stage of this dread disease.
Thousands of instances in which a
prompt recovery has followed the use
of Peruna in catarrh Of the lungs shows
that this remedy can be relied upon to
cure this class of cases.
An Officers Narrow Escape From an Ag-
gravated Attack of Ca tarrh of Kidneys
Another case very similar to the above
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-15
Bankruptcy Notice.
PETITION IUI nI~JHAiiat,

Ia thr ulatter of Io-rl.h Rrueii. haakrupt.
- = a. Iioa uost d Whrtlrr. JudEe 90 a.
uistfi.t Court az airs Omitted State Tor tNe
District oi Vernon -
Joseph Rcnrl. of nHghton. iu thr
Comfy 1T Es-rz and state ul vermont in
aid District respectfully represents that on
the ath DAY ui January last plsi ne Nn- July
adiudgcu Eaukrriut uut.e tnt Acts qt = on sttr>
relating - HnuaruutrY- that he mas uuil
surrendered ull hrs property ana fiknt. ~
proptrty. ana has iuiiy complird win an nc
requirements 1T said Acts and ui the "Iufr~
OF the L curt touch.ng his hnnkfuptcys "a mere
forr he prnFs that Dc may De- dccrrcd by INC
Court to- have "a iull discharge rom al GENTS
movable again his estate under said HANK
fupt Acts. except such debts as arr cNceptcu
hv lnN from such discharge.
DATED this -ld day cot February, \. u le"l-
Joseph Rcucil. Bankrupt
oEnEE OF NOTICE TuEkEuN-
Uuited States Distinct Court for TIE DIS
In re Joseph RcueIi. Rankpupt. Dis
charge. Notice Is hereby given that Joseph
Reuell. bankrupt. has flied his petition dated
February -. 1901. praying for a disehnfEs
from all his debts in bankruptcy. nud thai az
creditors and other persons obicctine TO such
discharge muy appear before me az the uhiee
OF the Stewart House in Brighton aiorc-
said, on the 22ud dav uf March. 1901. At
o O'Clock A. ~. and hen and there present
their objections, 10 any, 20 such discharge
with their proofs thereon.
MARSHALL MoNTGoNERY,
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury. VT. March .. 1901
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FRO BE CONTINUED


Fran he Fndicdtor, R"fhertomtoa, n. &.
The editor of the I'nd,catoy has had
occasion to test the efficacy of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice with the most
remarkable results in each case. Filst.
with rheumatism in the shoulder from
which he suffered eXcruciating pain for
ten days, which was relieved with two
of Pain Balm, rubbing the
parts afflicted and realizing instant ben
eft and entire relief III very short
time. Second. in rheumatism in thigh
joint, almost prostrating him with severe
pain, which was relieved by two applica-
tions, rubbing with the liniment on re-
firing at night, and getting up free from
pain. For sale byJ. W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-15
A Good Cough Medicine for Children.

81 have no hesitancy in recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says +.
P. Moran well known and popular
baker, of Petersburg, Va. I've have
given it to our children when troubled
with bad coughs, also whooping cough,
and it has always given perfect satisfac-
ton. 1t was recommended to me by u
druggist as the best cough medicine for
children as it contained no opium or
other harmful drug" Sold by j. w.
Thurston.
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Boston e. Maine R. P
WIN III fhhtN MINI.
IN effect October ;. 1904.


Trains leave Newport
For 81. Iohnshury at a. a.i2r5.
an: II IS p. m. Return al - O5. tg ~ -
10 ~ a. m. and . - y. m.
For Wells River at : a m. - 20. lie
and III 30 y. IN. Return at - -, u a.
8 5s n. m. 3 20 and so p. m
For White River Jet at a. m. ! aud H.
pm. Return at ti2 90 and : 0s "A. M. s15
For Plymouth at : a. m. IL 90 and IN.
y. m. Return At 'l2 30 and : 80 "A. M. ana
. y. m.
For Concord at n. m, IL 80. IL ~ ,r,
III 30 y. m. Return at and II loan
. -. 80 and 10 90 y m.
For Manchester ut Z "A. m, 2 %. II .
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II 81 at . 10 and 10 II p. 81
For Lowell AT a. m, ~ So. II % and
II 30 y. m. Return at 8 40 and 10 80 an.
> 2 and - - p. m.
p. m. Return at . / 3 a. m, and y. m.
For Nashua June. at : a. m. / ? 50. II .;
and III 30 p. m. Return at o o6 aud ! / ~
a. m. 40 and 80 so p. m.
For Boston at a. m, 2 So, II % and
III 30 p. m. Return at aud 10 a. m. 30
and - - p. m.
re- Runs daily. Daily EXCEPT Monday.
All other trains run daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Groveton tor
Lancaster at 10 a m. IL % and : D.
KetlIH u % ~. AHu i = n. M . 10 p, m
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Return at 10 ~ "A. NJ. and : ; p. m.
Wells River o "A. m. l 2 ~, aud D. m
Return AZ 8 80 a. m. and - D.. IN.
Plymouth at ] ; a. m. IL - and : D. m.
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Return at a m. and . 90 p. m
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Return nj l o. a M.
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DANA J. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. * Ticket AIT
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1870 0r IMIN D. FRENcH.

The UNDERSIGNED, having been appointedby
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Essec, Commissioners. to receive. examine
ana adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF John D
French, late OF Bruins wick in said District,
deceased. and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto. hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling
house Of samuel O. ShoG in Bloomfield. Vt,
on the luth day Of April and the 2Sth day Of
August next from o'clock \, ". until 4
O'Clock J.. N each Of said days. and that
SIX months from the Goth day OF Febru-
AIRY. A. D., 1901. is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bloomfield this 9TH day OF March
a. u. 1901. 45-47
y NJ Johnson, COMMISSIONER
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The Pinch Was Mild.

ut was remarkable affair."" said
the little man beamingly, zone of the
most original banquets ever attend
ed"
''ln what respect?'
Nobody once offered to sing For He
Is jolly Good Fellow! Washington
Star.
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STATE or VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEN, 5.

STATE or VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEN s..
The Probate Court for the District of Essex.
To all persons interested in the estate 81
Rufus s. Brigham, late OF Concord. IN said
District, deceased. Greeting:
BY the authority of the State Of Vermont,
YOU are hereby notified 20 appear before the
said Probate Court. at the Probate office in
Guildhall, in said district. on the 9th day OF
March A. D.. 9Ol. TO show cause. II any
YOU may have, why the account Of ~. &.
Wilcox, administrator of the estate Of said
deceased should not be allowed. And, also.
WHY the residue OF said Estate should not be
distributed 70 the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Guildhall, in said district, this
! 9Th day of February. 4. D., 1901.
Feb. - ROBERT CHASE. JUDGE.
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Counterfeits of DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve are liable to cause blood poisoning.
Leave them alone. The original has the
name DeWitt's on the box and wrapper,
1t is a harmless and healing salve for
all skin diseases Unequalled for piles.
P. j. Flaherty, drug store, Island Pond.