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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-11-06
NORTIIFIELD'

Miss Katie Murray of Barre, is guest
for a few days of Miss Genie Gall.
The Methodist parsonage which when
completed will be one of the finest houses
in town is now being wired for electric
lights.
The remains of Dr. Samuel Keith were
brought h9re on Monday from his late
home III Minnesota. DR.. Keith will be
remembered by the older inhabitants as a
much respected citizen and practitioner a
quarter of IA century ago.
The material increase in receipts and
amount of business transacted at the
postofiice is substantial evidence of the
healthy business growth of the village
The circumstances attending the trag-
edy of Sunday reported in Monday even
ing's Journal are particularly sad. While
living here Mr.. Broggi had established
reputation as sober and industrious cit-
zen and much sympathy is expressed for
the wife and three children who survive
him. The body was taken to Barre
tuesday morning where the funeral was
held.
T. c. Garland of Barre was in town
Friday evening to attend a meeting of the
carpenters held for the purpose of discuss
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of forming an organ
ization. The meeting was well attended
and much interest twas manifested. An
other meeting will be held November II
for further consideration of the matter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Duke returned
from their visit to the an-American Ex-
position on Monday.
a new bridge is in process of construc-
ton across the stream on Pleasant street
The sagacity of the Pinkerton detec-
tves in unveiling hidden mysteries was
recently eclpsed by Chief of Police
Hutchinson and his advisors and follow
erS.
Ed. Connell has moved into his house
at the corner Of Union and Pearl streets
which has been used for club room by
the Norwich University boys. Club
meetings will be held in the future at the
house vacated by Mr.IConnell.
The reputation of making the best hand
sewed shoe on the market and doing all
kinds of repairing in an artistic manner is
enjoyed by +. F. Thomas, the veteran
shoemaker and cobbler, who is always
found at his shop on Union street, acting
well the part of the "busiest man in
town"
a descriptive circular of over $780,
600 worth of real estate for sale by
the d. a. Perry Real Estate Agency
of Barre will be mailed to any adj
dress on application.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-11-06
WARM WINTER UNDERWEAR
For Men, Women and Children.

The very best value for the money strong Under
argument
Ladies' extra heavy heeced Jersey Ribbed Vests and
Pants which should be sold at 38c, strong leadt
aud give the biggest value to be had by putting this
Of ,,lu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14

made meets with many adventures and
Is wrecked through the incantations OF
the Zulu imps and sthe Wizard Of the
Nile" though owing 10 magic wand
that Aurora gives the captain with whom
she Is in love. NO 1ife h lost and there
ure>rherry antics in the bottom OF the sea.
ana hunger IS n barren cave, but all ends
happily In the enchanted grotto Of Au.'
rOra.
These changes give opportunities for
choruses, group dancing, interesting
tights with deep sea animals.
etc. IL all ends with choruses of
the national airs which work M the
audience 90 a high pitch OF patriotic
fervor. Many OF the dances were given
by pupils OF Prof. Maurice Haas.
Among those taking part were: Eliza
beth Cayanagh, Mamie OBrien, Loretta
LeClaire, Agnes Farrell Alice o O'Halloran.
Serena Almon, Margaret Callahan, Lizzie
Penny, Gertrude Halloran, Mary Msiney,
Kate Hanley. Hilda Selby, Mary Sulli-
van, Kate Mcflugh. Jennie Winthrop,
Robert Farrell. Francis Carbery, Francis
Mclaughlin. Henry Mclaughlin, Joseph
Mainey, Chas. Mcguire, Willie Mcguire,
chas. Barrowelough, Thos. McGoldrick,
Francis Meegan, Michael Yetman. Chas.
Burns.
Most OF the young people are residents
OF Mt Pleasant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The attraction last evening and for to-
night and tomorrow night is The Lii
puSans I'm Fairy Land" by local talent.
The story is one well adapted to the cap
abilities of the young ladies and gentle
men taking part and consists Of varied
scenes and incidents in the noted course
of The Polar Star"
There were a large number of the
friends of the children and misses in at
tendance TO cheer them on by genrous APP
plause. There were some particularly
bright things In the performance and the
entertainment was certainly most credit
able To those taking part therein and to
the instructors.
The d~erent scenes were Well gotten
up and there was profussion Of colored
lights. As the number on the stage was
very large those I'm charge had looked out
well for the choruses and furnished
movements enough TO never let the pro-
gram drag.
While there was on every hand evidence
of good training and numberless in-
stances OF careful following OF instruc-
tions there were OF course. the slight
mishars OF little tots making their first
appearance on any stage, that did not de-
tract biz from the general pleasure Of
the AFFAIR. There was some especially
good singing
4 number of distinguished characters
appeared on the stage for the evening
and will appear until Wednesday even
ing While there we're many features
worthy OF praise especial credit Is due the
Zulus for merry antics without any
horse play and those Thomas McGoldrlck.
Francis Meegan. Michael Netmnn and
Charles Burns performed would be- dir-
ficut for many older comedians. All the
Zulu boys had good voices ana their cos
TUNES were decidedly fantastic They
certainly brought -ll4a-l4ei.rs I1'
particular characters Charles MsEuire
was clever az Sherlock Holmes Charles
Bsrroweloush as the wizard OF the
Nile was a nrst-class leader FOR the
Zulu mps Miss Elizabeth raNgnagh
~ Aurora the queen of the Dance, and
the Fairy queen vas in every way
equal 10 tho prett, psrt
The seed shin "a. whch,the cruNs. is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
RAw1uxET VALLEY

AT meeting Of the r. A and B Society
Of 81. Peter and Paurs church, Pheulx.
held at its hall at clyde, the following
named members were elected delegates
10 the semi.annual Temperance union In
Bristol. May 20. Il " Quinn, John Nc
Giynn and Patrick Driscoll
\ contract has been niade by Treasurer
Iougevin ~ the tnion Cornet BAND and
"A committee ~ the business men OF Arc
tic. for a series Of opon-air Friday even
ing concerts. to be held on the square at
Arctic during the spring, summer and
fall months The concerts viii commence
ON the last Friday evening i'm May.
Joseph Patron OF Fall River got drunk
IN Arcti, on Sunday. was fined at the
police court on Monday, and on his way
to his home regrets his too liberal patron
age o. Jericho whisky.
The Rverpoint Tire department fair
which has been held at Temperance hall,
CIyde. closed Saturday night. u has
been very successful and has been largely
attended.
Last night y social gathering 81 Italians
at Riverpoiui dissolved in row which
was quelled az the beginning by police
man club.
Good samaritan Lodge knights ana
Ladies u Honor. Riverpoint viii attend
. rasstng of Bermsuis Lodge Pr0yi-
seHes- Friday eventEs ~ltnsss an ex
srnpllneation VI the new Initiation cere-
mony.
A French drama WAS given last evening
AZ ODOnnelrs hail. Nsuck. that com
pleteiy nlled The hall and Was much en-
ioyed by the French speaking people OF
that place. Tho play was hnanriai
success 10 the organization that pro-
du,ea IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

Manager Bachelor has another good
bill for his patrons this week IN the
Dainty Paree Burlesquers, a new organi-
cation.
Nearly all OF the music and songs IL
new and the specialtles are all new and
Of the best
The performance begins with a funny
conception entitled "a Farie Fawn" and
perhaps the feature of this IS the work
OF the chorus. which is ahead of any
heard here this season and there is suf-
hcient amount of comedy and snap in IL
10 make IL interesting
The sisters bachelor hottie and Lizzie,
are the best singing and dancing team
that has played an engagement here this
season, and accomplished musicians at
that. James Van Leer and Manola Duke
have brand new idea OF entertaining,
Miss Duke taking an Irish character I'm
a manner peculiar To herself and Mr.. Van
Leer has droll style that amuses.
The Mosher Trio, comedy bicyclists. see
how near they can come 90 breaking their
bones or at least II would seem so, for
they are In a heap most OF the time dur
ing their act and conclude by giving the
finest exhibition OF trick riding ever wit
messed.
Lillian Beach sings a number of senti-
mental songs in a pleasing manner, and
Is followed by Nick and Blanche Muir
phy in comedy scrobatic sketch. that
takes we'll. The Grahsms. Frank and
Grace. and the last in the oio. be
gin with little comedy sketch and con-
clude with illustrated songs and the au-
dience called heartily FOR a number of EN-
cores, as the songs and illustrations were
new and especially we'll rendered.
Paris Upside Down is the title OF the
closing number, ard I'm this all OF the
comedians "A number OF young ladies and
I'm fact, the entire company take part,
and make II sufficiently interesting 10
hold all I'm their seats until the curtain
falls. This excellent bill will be given
every afternoon and evening during the
we,aS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
UP AT AUCTION.
Lowest Bidder Is Now BurTlIl-
Vile Tax Collector.

'If you want TO be the tax collector in
the town Of Burrhlvllle you must he the
lowest bidder, and the office is yours
right away That's how | got the job,
said Edward Greene today.
Mr.. Greene Is well-known resident OF
the up-country factory and FARMING
town and ne knows what II means TO
collect the taxes and To take good care
OF the cash. while il is in transit between
the collector and the baAk
The auction sale OF the office OF tax
collector took place few days ago, and
there was lively competition In the bid
ding The first offer was $500 for the Of
flee for one year, and the knockdown
price was sl94. and Mr.. Greene was de-
clared the lowest bidder.
After the sale was made there were
some restrictions placed upon the lucky
bidder, and IL WAS voted on the motion
OF "A man who wanted the ohice for s4O0
that Mr. Greene should give "A bond of
s3O. 600 for the faithful performance of the
duty OF the office. Then II was also pro-
vided that the money collected should be
turned over to the treasurer every day.
According 10 the stories OF past collect
ors I'm the town, the office is not one Of
little trouble. II is related OF one consid-
erable taxpayer that he had 10 bc called
upop 81 tirnes before he would settle. This
man had to bc forced To pay eventually
and he Is accused Of running the price
down I'm the sale Of the tax collectors
office.
MIR. Greene furnished five bondsmen
who were satisfactory to the town treas
urer and they qualified IN the sum Of
$4,000 for the SlSi position,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
NEWPORT HAS FLOOD
Of DIVORCE CASES.
F0rty-TwO on the Docket for the
May Term--MrS. Sallie HargOus
Elliot Among the Petitioners.

Never In the history of the Newport
County court, the May term of which
opened yesterday. have there been so
many cases of divorce on one of it's dock
cts.
There are forty-two suits. Never before
has there been such an array of beauti-
ful women OF wealth and high social pos
ition seeking separations from their hus-
bands.
The Legislature had under considera-
tion few weeks ago a bill tending to
make divorce less easy to obtain in this
state. IL precluded those who might seek
divorce for cause arising i'm another
state from fling their petitions I'm Rhode
Island The act failed 60 pass.
Because OF the beauty OF the petitioner
and her social prominence, the suit for
divorce which Mrs. Ssllie Hargous Elliot
has brought against her husband, Dun
can Elliot is perhaps the most notable
on the docket. The respondent who Is "A
lieutenant I'm the Twenty-sixth regiment,
was served with citation for divorce
April 90 upon his return from the Phil
ippines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot were married at
Newport September IS, 1891. During the
few years that Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot lived
happily together two boys were born 60
them, and these handsome lads are now
with their mother. Since Mr.. and Mrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14

Elliot separated Mr. Ellit has been in
the army.
He cast his fortune with Cuban insur-
gents for "A while. Them when the Span
ish-American war began he became q
Rough Rider. and later he went 20 the
Philippines. Mrs. Elliot alleges desertion
against her husband.
Desertion is also the ground taken by
Mrs. Augusta Floyd Bowen. who hopes
for divorce from her husband. Herbert
w. Bowen, minister OF the United States
To Persia Mrs. Bowen who Was Miss
Augusta Ningut, IL also young and beau
tlful. She has large fortune I'm her own
right and has been prominent ia society
in New York city and Westchester
Mr. .sand Mrs. Bowen were married only
"A few years ago I'm New York. Mrs Bow
on has been living AZ Newport for two
years in small cottage I'm Redwood ave.
nue.. She has one child.
Mrs Sophie s. NJ. Hume. who has asked
for divorce from her husband. Waltomar
II. Hume OF New York. is the young
est petitioner on the records OF Newport
County court. She and her husband. who
is an official OF a New York insurance
company were married In September. and
found cause for separation in just four
mopths. She II the daughter Of the late
w Scott Oldmixon, who was prominent
merchant of Philadelphia and from whom
she inherited n fortune
In accordance with practice. the suits
In the divorce docket will be set down for
trial in June.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
DOES NOT
BELIEVE
DETECTIVE
Mrs. EIdridge Cannot Conceive
Husband Plotted 10 Poison
Her and Blow Up Her Home

Philadelphia, May li-Dr. Thomas r.
Eldridge, who was arrested on charge
OF conspiring to administer poison 10 his
wife. remains in jail. unable to obtain
bail.
lie has not been able TO lind lawyer
TO defend him, even former Mayor War
wick having declined 10 take the case.
Paul Il. Schroeder, the detective on
~swhose statements DIR. Eldridge was ar
rested was missing from his usual
haunts today He disappeared from bis
home after breakfast.
Mrs Eldridge, against whom schroe-
der says plot was made by hes hus-
band, is loath to believe that he life
was threatened. She is inclined 10 dis
credit the statements made by the ie-
tective that he was employed by In. I'll
bridge TO administer TO her q sleep-pro-
ducing drug. and failing In this &C blow
up her holse.
4 can't Dt lieve that my husband IN
:pired any one TO harm me. saii Mrs.
Eiaridge. II have no letters from him or
any one else of Importance 20 him. ana
none 'hich ne might not nase mrici
prurer representa- lions. As ior blowing
up the house II is Incredible.
The detective said that DIR. Eldrtdge's $
reason for plotting against his wife was
TO obtain possession Of certain letters In
her possession. These letters, he was led
to believe were obstacles i'm the way Of
DIR. Eldridge securing "a divorce.
Dr. Eldridge Is not regular practttion-
er. although a graduated physician. lie
maintained handsome offices near Eigh-
teenth and Vine streets. He had only two
or three patients, but they paid him
haudsomplN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
WARREN.

The Grand officers OF the state OF Rhode
Island will visit the Washington lodge
OF Nlasons tonight.
Tobin post. c. A. r., met last evening
and discussed routine business.
A meeting OF the 81 Mary's Temper
ance society was held I'm Institute hall
sunday, when routine business was dis
penaed with.
Two prominent old citizens OF this town
died sunday They were Mr.. William T..
Easterbrooks. who resides on South Main
street aud Mrs Ingrahnm who resides on
Broad street They were both old and
much respected citizens, having lived here
many years.
Mrs Mary Mason is critically I'll at her
home on South Main street.
A special executive committee of st.
Marks Parish club will be held In the
parish rooms tonight.
owing to state OF circumstances. the
Richmond Gardner contest which was
20 he held Thursday OF this week. will
De held Friday
The following letters arc advertised at
the Warren postoffice Monday Mrs.
Hannah Iaugivcs Mrs. Julie st. Denis.
William J Brown. Louis Legin. Henry
Lawrence. r. Leblanne.
The Suhurhans ran two. three and f6ur
cars Sunday. Large crowds went to
Crescent PARK upon them.
The following have been admitted 20
tho Warren Artillery: Howard X De
Wolf. Joseph Simmons. Elish Mcguire
William Truesdale. George Southworth
Andrew Cavanaush. James Cassidy and
Harry Jefferson special drill meeting
az recruits VIII be held tonight
Installation Of officers of So Marv's
Temperance society was held last night
IN Institute hall. Exercises. vocal and
instrifmeutai followed installation.
\ man named John Fodomi was fined
~ and casts by Judge Bosworth for revel-
ling SATURDAY. niaht
The Ladies AID society " The NJ r.
church will meet IN the NJ r. church
to.norrow night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
KEEPING 1T UP.
Emphatic Talk by Providence
Citizens.

Every day in the year some resident Of
Providence is telling a friend or neighbor
about experiences with Doan's Kidney
Pills. No such emphatic endorsement
was ever given for any modern mcdI-
cine. Read what this citizen says:
Mrs John Reilly of Matthew street
ssys;-"I was subject or and on FOR
about ten years 10 backsche and lame
ness through my right side. After OK
ertlng myself the pains were very acute
and caused me much annoyance. Doan's
kidney Pills relieved me Of backache and
lameness IN a very short time. They are
a valuable and reliable preparation ana !
gladly recommend them 20 others"
For sale by all dealers Price 50 cents.
Fos,er-Mnburn Co. y Y, sole agents
for the United states
Remember the name poANs. aud take
a. substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
He SUED
FIANCEE'S
FATHER.
Miss Sohsl Became Angry and
Dismissed Real Estate Agent
to WhomSha Was Engaged

New York, May IA story Of the
ing touch of business considerations has
been brought to light through an appar-
emily prosaic suit 10 compel the payment
OF "a commission on a real estate sale.
The parties To the suit are Louis Beck
er. wealthy real estate operator OF No.
20O3 Amsterdam avenue. and William +.
Sohst, who owns real estate worth many
hundreds OF thousands of dollars and
who occupies fine apartment I'm the
Granada, at No. 1863 Lexington avenue. q,
Mr.. Becker. who is the complainant In
the suit was until very recently the af-
fanced OF Miss Nellie Sohst, the beauti-
full daughter OF the defendant.
Morris T.. Joachim, real estate specu-
lator, was the innocent cause OF all the
trouble Mr. Joachclm began negota-
tions several months ago through an
agent nj No. Is East Third street. belong
ing 20 Mr. Sohst, Soon afterward he also
began 10 do business through Becker
Hearing that he had rival. Klein has
tened 10 Sohst and got him 10 close the
deal. RE received from Sohst the custo-
mary commission.
QUARREL. THEN SUIT
The next day Becker asserted that as
hlr. JOAc0lm WAS MS tbfHt nv dilu not
Klein was entitled 10 the commission
Mr. Sohst declined 10 pay. and high
words followed. The men parted In an
ger
To Mr Sohsts astonishment he receive
ed the following morning notice that
his prospective son-in-law had begun suit
for the commission.
Rather than face the scandal OF litiga-
ton under such conditions. Mr. Sohst Of
fered to compromise by paying half. This
OFFER Becker Is said 10 have first accept
ed, but finally he rejected IL.
I'm this emergency Miss Sohst stood by
her father When the matter was eX-
plaincd TO her she declared that Beckers
action was inexcusahlo. Sending for her
hetrothed. she rebukcd and dismissed him.
after ne had pleaded In vain with her,
q Is said. 10 be permitted 20 withdraw
the suit and thus regain her regard.
She told him with scOrn that this was
impossible and handing him her engage
nent ring. directed servant 10 show
him the door
When seen by n reporter Miss Shost
declined 70 speak Of tho affair
Max a Lesser. of No 82o broadway.
counsel for Becker. said that Klein was
merely a purchasing agent for Joachim
and that Becker had from Mr. Sohst
the exclusive right 20 sell the property.
lie knew nothing of Reckers engagement
Co Miss Shost until he learne OF " cas-
uslly from the young woman's brother
after the suit was brought
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
SERIOUSLY ILL.
Mrs. James {. Sullivan Suffer-
Ing From Typhoid Fever.

Mrs James T.. Sullivan second daugh-
ter or the late Joseph Banigan. the rub
ber king Is precariously M at her home
on South Angel street.
She was stricken n week ago and a
dangerous sickness gradually developed
The attending physicians have now dag
nosed the sickness as typhoid fever and
last night her temperature was reported
40 point that was very high
Mrs sullivan inherited largely from her
fathers estate. and she has given large
surns 20 charities and religious works
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
DANCING.


Spring term fOf DANCING orcue THURS
DAY EVENING. Aprii ~ Terms ic'.
sons s. Tllhghsst lariors. 80 Neti-
mlnster street Applicable. itctitd ir0lo
%
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
DUE TO CANCER
So Said Medical Examiner Of
Miss Gales Death,

The deuth ~ Adelaide calder Gale.
FOR - years assistant librarian of the
public library, wu~ reported tO Medical
Examiner Perkins ya-terdat afternoon,
the des h certificate beins unsigned
Al developed that rhC woman. Who
Nas very well known. had died ~ cancer
" the brssst aud Ter the past seven
months he'd Detn under the care ui
Christian science heslers her brother.
who a. connected with large local
banking Institution Dene follower of
the doctrines ~ Mrs. Ed,ll
rhc medical examiner viii make an
examination into tho circumstances lie
Will probably sian the death certificate
today and me burial ~lll be permitted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-14
EMPIRES SUMMER SEASON.

So far the sale of seats FOR the sum
mer season az The Empire which opens
up on Monday next has been enormous
and already the five thousand mark has
been reached. ON the opening day. IL can
be safely said that every seat for the en-
tire week will be sold.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-04-12
Methodist s. S. Conference.

Our Sunday school Conference
will be held at Beauty Spot OIL the
first Friday and Saturday in May.
We want to urge every one who is
heartily in sympathy with.us i'll this
great work tolmeet us there. Es-
pecially is it important for every
Methodist minister, every Sunday
school superintendent and teacher
IT., be present.
sQuestions of vital Importance to
the Sunday school and its work will
bo discussed.
This OCCASION will be one Of un-
usi,al'interest. Old Beauty Spot is
expecting, and will be prepared, to
entertain with its accustomed gene
rous hospitality all delegates and
t!.oseswho want light and help il
Sunday school work. Attend breth-
( ren, expecting to help and bo,helped
Very respectfully,
2. "A. HODGES,
April $, 1901, Prest.