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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
STATE NEWS.

Hetty Green has left Bellows Falls.
The richest woman in America is
hereafter to be a resident of Masachu-
sets and it is said that connecting
factor in her removal was a deal made
whereby the Cohassett authorities are
to list her on $50, 600 personal list
Her list here is on little over 500,
600 personality and that has been the
mark for but short time, the listers
i'll spite of her protests year or two
ago raising the list from a $40, 900
basis. Since the death at Bellows
Falls last week of her husband Mrs.
Green has been busy closing up her
Vermont affairs and on Saturday both
she and her daughter, Miss Sylvia,
left town, two days before the tax as
SCISSORS visit was due.
The hearing in the case of Joseph
Mears of Sandgate, charged with put
ting corrosive sublimate into whiskey
drunk by Philander Moffat of the
same town, was held before Judge
Cushman at Bennington ON Monday
Mears has been in Jail there nearly
three weeks waiting a hearing. The
witnesses today were Mr.. Moffatt ;
DR. j. M. Wiltse of the State labora-
tory at Burlington, who examined the
dregs of whiskey, and several Sand
gate people. Moffat testified to quar-
reling with Mears who worked for
him when he charged him with undue
intimacy with Mrs. Moffatt. He told
of later drinking some whiskey to
which Mears had access, and being
made seriously sick. DR.. Wiltse testi-
fed to finding sulphide of mercury in
the whiskey examined. The hearing
was not completed on Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

The governorship contest is rapidly
working itself clear and there are now
numerous prophets who when asked
for their views do not shake their
heads and look wise but talk right out
in meeting. Fletcher d. Proctor S
candidacy is not well received. 1t is
freely talked, and undoubtedly it is
true, that Webb managers saw defeat
for their candidate clearly before they
advised his withdrawal nevertheless,
Webb's canvass was received with
much more enthusiasm in this vicin-
ity that is Proctor's. Georgia and
Proctor seem to be the only two towns
that went wild over the mention of
his name as candidate. Brandon
Union
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
1902
Makes Seventy-one Years That
DOWNS ELIXIR

Has been made and sold, During
this time it has cured more colds,
coughs and all kinds of pulmonary
ailments than any other medicine now
made anywh ere in the great wide
round world.
Even CONSUMPTION has many times
been cured fby it. If not already in
your medicine cupboard make New
Years's res@ lution to get it today
Sold at all drug stores.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

The Register, then, believes that
DR., Webb, having concluded to with
draw his name at this time, the people
of the State with substantial unanim-
ity will unite to the support of Cen
eral Mccullough. 1t is not good
time for the name of any other candi-
date to be injected into the canvass
Nor do the people of Vermont see the
propriety of several gentlemen meet
ing at a conclave in New York city to
decide who shall be our next Gov
ernor. We can take care of that our
selves, nor will we make any mistake
if we accept the gentleman that the
county of Bennington, lying at one
corner of our State, and which has
not had Governor for three thousand
years, unanimously presents - Gen
eral j. G. Mccullough. -Middlebury
Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
BARRE YOUNG REPUBLICANS

The Young Mems Republican Club OF
Barre held its annual meeting and cleo.
ton of officers on Friday evening. The
meeting was largely attended and there
was much enthusiasm manifested.
The officers elected were: President
William Wishart vice president, Charles
S. Curriers' secretary, DR.. G. II. Kent;
treasurer, G. n. Wiley. An executive
committee of fourteen members, selected
from each ward, was appointed to canvass
the city.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

The State press by large majority
favors the nomination of Gen. Nc
Cullough for Governor. The newspa-
pers ought to know the mind of their
constituency, which is the plain, COM
mon people, who believe in fair play
in politics as well as in anything
aelse. News and Citizen, Hyde Park,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
WAITS RIVER.

Mrs. S. E. Chase has returned from
Lisbon where she has been spending the
winter.
Quite quantity of sugar is being made
in this locality
Blossom Chase was in East Corinth
Monday with millinery goods.
Mrs. Charles Wallace of Barre is visit
ing Mrs John Dodge.
Mrs. Harmon Locke has been engaged
to teach the spring term of school at West
Topsham.
Moses Hood of Wost Newbury was in
town the first of the we elk.
PLAINFIELD.
Miss Edith Hanson returned from Bos-
ton Wednesday and will have her MILL
merry opening about April 10.
The school board has chosen the. fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year
Chairman, E. j. Colby; clerk, F. P. Gale
superintendent of schools, Alice Batchel-
der.
The Sunshine Mission Club held Sal
magundi party Friday evening.
Miss Ida Batchelder who has been
spending few days at B. F, Martins re-
turned home on Friday.
Mrs Mary Lyman has been visiting her
daughter, this week, in Waterbury.
l.. M. Johnson is announcing a new line
of business, that of undertaking, which he
formerly followed when living in the
West.
Miss Alice Lazelle came home from
Gardner, Mass, Tuesday
Mrs. II. G. Cutting has been spending
the week in St. Johnsbury, also, Mrs. L.
Z. Willis and Edna Clark.
1t was not DR.. Morrow who was in
town Saturday, but some one who closely
resembled him.
Every lady wishing to see all the latest
styles in ready to wear garments should
have one of the Metropolitan Fashion
books. Price reduced to 10c each. Ho-
mer Fits, Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buckley are moving into
the Fred Perrin house on High street.
Rev. and Mrs. Walk will also move into
the parsonage this week.
Easter was appropriately observed at the
Congregational church with a sermon by
the pastor and exercises by Sunday-school
chilren. Rev. F. T. Clark also preached
an Easter sermon at the Methodist church
Mr.. Asaph King died Sunday at the
home of his son-in-law, Charles Pike,
Mildred, daughter of l.. d. Cate, has
been i'll the past week.
Maynard Kiser and family, who have
been visiting at w. w. Ptkin's, returned
to Williamstown, Saturday.
The new electric street lamps were
lighted Monday for the first time and were
very satisfactory.
Mr.. Harvey Kiser has been very ill the
past few days but is better.
A special town meeting is called for
next Friday to vote as to whether there
shall be school in Spring district the
coming year. Some of the women talk
of exercising their privileges at this time.
Martin Beckley of Marshfeld was in
town Tuesday.
MANY are having their homes wired for
electric lights.
Mrs. Susan Averill is sick
Mrs. Phoebe M. Goodrich is home from
Goddard Seminary this week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL Q 1902

American ships existed so long, and
why is it still existent? If the argu-
ment against the measure on this score
is sound it is an impeachment of
American enterprise for which there
is 10 warrant in any other depart
ment of affairs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

The candidacy of Fletcher D. Proc
tor stands on a platform with one
plank, Vermont for Vermonters. 4"
The cry is being worked for all it is
worth, but does not make rapid prog
ress against good Vermonter like
General Mccullough. The argument
on which it is based is too hide bound
to appeal to the well-informed cti-
zens Bellows Falls Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
Drapery Rooms
Tooth Brushes.

Another lot of Superfne Brusbes-5
GROSS OF JAPANESE and FRENCH
MADE SAMPLE TOOTH BRUSHES
Bone handles, white bristlc7 the regular
15c and 25c goods-10c each, 3 for 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
The HomeIIest Man In Montpelier

As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get
free trial bottle of Kemps Balsam for
the throat and lungs, a remedy that is
guaranteed to cure and relieve al chronic
and acute coughs. asthma, bronchitis and
consumption. Price 25c and SOC.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

For q wonder the Springfield Re-
publican s nose for carrion refuses to
recognize its favorite bouquet in the
stories a Dane is circulating to the
effect that half million dollars was
paid American statesmen and news
papers to insure the ratification of the
purchase of the Danish West Indies
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

The Messenger of st. Adams consid-
ers the suggestion of P. w. Clement
as candidate for Governor of enough
Importance to require a column Of
editorial discussion. A high rating in
the political market.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
THE GOVERNORSHIP.
Sundry Views and Press Comments.

The landslide predicted in the direc
ton of Fletcher D. Proctor starts aw.
fully slow guess a large force of
shovelers won't be needed to keer
the roads clear. -Hardwick Gazette.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

You cannot get unique printing
from an Office with antique equip
ment. The Waterman printing plant
is equipped with modern machines
and appliances operated by skilled
workmen. Therefore it's printing is
unique to the letter., Send your job
printing to the Vermont Waterman
ompany
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
SOUTH CORINTH.

Levi Wilson of Groton and Hazen
Wilson of Piermont were at their par
entail home last Sunday.
M. P. Barnes has gone from NJ N.
Humphreys, where he had been dur
ing the past winter, to his daughter S
at Barre.
Mrs. @. P. Hood is ill with tonsil
tits at her fathers.
Mr. and Mrs Roscoe from Water
bury were at w. c. Sanborn' last
Sunday.
The sugar season has ended with,
apparently, better results both in
quantity and quality than for the past
three seasons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02

STOPS THE COUGH AND WORK
OFF THE COLD,
Laxative Bromo- Qujnine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay Price 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
Scotch Lace Curtains.

LOWEST PRICES EVER QUOTED
For Equal Goods. NOW-to buy for
your Spring Fixing Up" NOW. 1000
PAIRS OF LACES AT GIFT PRICES.
WORTH FOR
$50 pairs Is designs) Toe Acc pair
100 pairs a designs Soc Coo pair
100 pairs g designs) S1.OO 69c pair
$50 pairs & designs
very fine S1.25 75c pair
500 pairs eco patterns)
extra wide $3.50 CSC pair
$50 pairs e patterns)
all very fine s2.Co $3.50 pair
200 pairs az patterns)
beauties (extra) 1925 $3.50 pair
All these Bargain Curtains are WELL
WORTH YOUR EXTRA efforts to
secure. The last four lots are extremely
desirable, elegant designs, wide, long and
fine lace.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-02
EAST BROOKFIELD.

George Wheatley is spending the
short vacation from his school at Es-
sex Junction with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. S. Wheatley.
Frank H. Wilcox purchased large
pair of draught horses in Newbury
last week.
"Abe" Wertheim and wife of Hines
burgh were here the first of the week
w, W. Sprague and wife of Ran
dolph spent Saturday and Sunday at
G. K. Sprague's.
Rev. F. E. Currier of Williams
town occupied the pulpit here last
Sunday.
Royden H. Palmer, lad of seven
teen years, who has made it his home
at Henry Boyce's at West Brookfield,
was adjudged insane and Deputy
Sheriff W. II. Sprague took him tc
Waterbury asylum last week Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
.REICHSTAG'S PRESIDENT
INCENSES SOCIALIST
Session Closed in Uproar
and Riot.

BERLIN. Dec. 5.-Herr Singer, a so
oialist deputy. created scene in the
Reichstag yesterday which resulted IN
an abrupt termination OF the session.
Singer. who had the floor and was de-
liYering a speech replete with his poiiti-
cal creed. took umbrage at a remark OF
the presiding officer. Count Stolberg. He
approached the speakers platform and
began a violent harrangue.
Stolberg ordered Singer to his seat,
but the socialist deputy refused. Amid
uproar the speaker adjourned the ses-
sion for half an hour
When the house met again Singer re-
turned and resumed his place as If moth
ing had happened.
Herr Bebel. the socialist leader. tried
to clear up the misunderstanding be-
tween Singer and stolberg. but without
success. Count stolberg arose and ex-
pressed regret that Singer had persisted
in returning TO the chambers and added
4 will not allow him to participate in
the deliberations today"
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
DISCOVERY OF COFFEE
Made by an Arabian Shepherd.

Coffee was first discovered IN the
sixth century by an Arabian shepherd
who having observed the goats OF his
flock skip about and display other signs
Of intoxication after eating the coffee
berry. concluded TO try its effects on
himself and thus discovered It's ex-
hilarating property.
This discovery proved the poor shep-
herds undoing. for he indiscriminately
used large quantities, green. for its ex-
hiliarating effect and soon died, poison
ed by its use
In the sixteenth century. Il was In
troduced into France. and was used so
strong and excessively. particularly by
the Parisians. that il was found to iniure
alike the complexion and digestion
This discovery prevented It's general in
PRODUCTION into other European countries
for the next century.
Since that period its growth has grad
ually spread through the civilized world
despite the fact that pain and destruc-
tion follow its path. dyspepsia having
hardly been known before its introduc-
uon. IL is a nerve stlmulant" and mar
cotic poison. and though in no sense a
food, Is used Tor it's stimulating prin-
cipies, Caffeine. which cxcites the nerves
unnaturally and wastes the reserve forco
OF the body. Coffee drives the nerves
Tor time. stimulating them beyond
their natural functions. and using up
az their reserve force After the first
effects are past, comes breaking down
or the nerve centers and general nervous
arrangement. Following this in many
but not in all cases is a long train OF
misery, among which the princIpai
symptoms are dryness in mouth and
throat. headache, biliousness. pains I'm
stomach orr abdomen. pain in eyes and
head, loss OF appetite. dyspepsia and
so on through long. long list. but the
one cause Of all the different symptoms
is the same.
The nerves have been broken down
their reserve force Is gone Many OF the
symptoms OF poisoning are-evtremo
nervousness, restlessness. anguish Of
mind and heart, excessive relaxation
CT body and brain. gloominess. inability
70 think correctly, sleeplessness al
night, drOwsiness IN the morning. etc
A lady from Sebastopol Cal. writes
4 was a sick ard poisoned woman whom
began to use Postum Food Coffee I'm
? ace Of coffee. and after two years
81 ady use find that Postum soothes
IN, nerves and builds them ~. storinv
reserve force and strength for time of
nee, enabling one 10 sleep we'll. awake
rcfri shed and bright for each dsv-,
task Il digests easily. builds and tone-i
up q g stomach and also builds up a
good. strong brain. ready for any mental
strain or toll" Name given by Postum
Co., tile Greek. Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
LAWYERS SEEK TO HAVE
REPUTATION INDICATED

Attorneys George W McCIintic and
Murray Briggs have filed a petition in
the Supreme Court Of the United States
asking that a rule issue against Attorney
Conrad Holmes requiring him to show
cause why he charges them with col
lusion and perpotratlng a fraud upon
the court in a legal case. The petition
ers are counsel fer the State OF West
Virginia In a suit brought by John S.
Swami and others involving the paymen,
Of taxes upon certain lands. Mr.. Holmes
Is counsel for the defendants.
Messrs. Mcclintic and Briggs say the
charge made against them by Mr..
HoimeE is without foundation. and ask.
II he does not appear and answer. that
the court take some action to yindicato
their regulations.
The case came TO the Supreme Court
Of the United States on appeal from the
state court OF West Virginia.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
stepped Against a Hot store.

A child Of &rs. George 7. Benson, when get
ting his Usual saturday night batn. steppct
back against he's stove, which burned him
severely. The child was IN great agony and
his mother could DO nothing % paCify him.
Remembering that She had a bottle Of Cksm-
berlaiu's Pain Balm ia the house she thought
ale would try H. ia les than hall houf
after applying Il the child was quiet and
eslcep ar1 in less ihan two weeks vas we'll.
Mrs Benson is q well known resident of Kelar,
Va. PAIN Balm Is an antiscptic liniment and
specially valuable foT burns. cuts, bruises and
ipIeils. for sale by Henry Evans. Wholesale
and Retail. and all drvEEists.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
NEW CUP CHALLENGER
THREATENED BY FIRE
Lipton's Shamrock Ill Has
a Narrow Escape.

LONDON. Dec shamrock III. Sir
Thomas Lipton's new challenger for the
Americas cup. had a narrow escape from
being burned last night In a fire which
did great damage to Dennys shipbuilding
yards at Dumbarton
Only strenuous efforts saved the chal-
lenger, now well advanced in her con
struction. Red hot cinders were blown
on the roof and sides OF the shed in
which tie Shamrock III is being built.
The h7e was iercest in the filters shop
and the wind blew in the direction Of tho
shamrock's shed. which is only thirty
yards distant. for an hour
All the material parts Of Shamrock III
are safe, although the construction Of
the yacht viii be delayed FOR some time.
shipbullder Denny said he feared at
one time hat there was not the slightest
hope Of saving the challenger. The fire
was OF accidental origin. The damage IS
estimated az 800. 900 and about 700 work
men will lose their employment tempo
rarily.
When Sir Thomas Li',torr heard the
news. he said:
She certainly has begun with bad
luck early. Shamrock II started with a
bath and finished with a fine bath when
she dropped her mast aud sails in the
Solent She. too had a touch Of FIRE. her
sails being burned. I am, OF course.
thankful that the new challenger has es-
capped. but I fear that the damage done
10 the shipyard may seriously retard the
work on her. II her models. which were
not in the shed. are destroyed. It viii be
a very serious matter. / shall 20 20
Dumbarton tomorrow TO see for myself
how things stand"
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
FOUND GUILTY OF SELLING
LIQUOR WITHOUT LICENSE
Penalty Of sIso Fine or Three Months
Imprisonment Imposed on Pro
prietOr Of River View Hotel.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Dec. 5.--AImost the
entire session Of the circuit court for
this county yesterday was taken up witk
the hearing IA the sase OF the state VS..
George W. sullivan, proprietor Of River
View Hotel on the Conduit Road. upon
a cbarge Of selling intoxicating liquors
without license. Detective Louis Vein
OF Baltimore Is the prosecuting witness.
The defense introduced no evidence.
The jury found the traverser guilty.
other cases disposed OF were; Mrs.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
FINDS BRIDE DEAD IN
SMALLPOX PESTHOUSE
Fiance Nursed Her Until
Taken Away.
Cspecial . The wa.hlnrton rimes.l


RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 5.-After nurs-
ing his sweetheart through the early
stages of smallpox. Rowan Ruder was
subjected TO the grief OF having her
taken from under his charge to the pest
house. Yesterday he violated the city
health regulations and made his way to
the hospital.
she is dead.r we're the words which
greeted him upon his arrival. He was
not permitted to see the body. which
was at once buried in the ground set
aside for smallpox victims
The girl was Sophia Reeder, OF An
trim. Va. She came here from Roches-
ter. n. Y. where she had been visiting.
TO we'd Mr. Ruder. All arrangements
we're made and they we're TO have been
united within a few days. Both are
Catholics.
Miss Reeder was I'll when-she arrived,
and was taken to the clearinghouse Of
her afianced husband. There it was dis
covered that she had contracted small
pox.
The young man nursed her. and as long
as she remained in the house he never
left her side The city health officers
had her removed 10 a hospital and from
there 10 the desolate and distant pest
house. without friend or a loved one to
tend her.
Physicians thought the case a slight
one. Miss Ree6sr had been in the pest
house two days when she asked for
priest to be sent for. The message was
not taken. as the attendants thought she
was not in immediate danger.
On the third night she again asked for
a priest At midnigh: she was dead
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
BRITISH SHIPS.

sequent to an Interchange OF views with
the British foreign Office. Venezuela will
almost assuredly be served within few
days with an ultimatum.
Germany and England are now dis
cussing the phraseology OF the note.
It's service on Venezuela will not be
delayed until the arrival OF he German
feet IN Caribbean waters Germany at
all times maintains in the West Indies
feet which will be sufficient under
present conditions to enforce its claims.
An article in the Cologne Gazette"
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
GERMAN SHIPS.

says that despite Germany's patience
all hCpe has been abandoned in Berlin
OF a peaceful settlement, and that
Venezuela has treated Germany in a
manner almost insulting. Venezuela. il
is alleged. published official commun!-
cations without Germany's consent
coupled with improper comments.
British Cruiser at La Guaira.
CARACAS, Dec. 5.-The Indefatfgable
a British cruiser, arrived at La Guaira
yesterday. Other British ships Of war
are expected here within a few days.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
CaSfro'S Profered Settle
Henf NOT Satisfactory and
Fails 10 Placafe the Too
Governments, and JONI
Acton Decided Upon.
Note 10 Be Presented 10
President CaSf5o WHhoui
A@afing the Mobilization
of the Entire Fleet IN Ca
rIbbedH WaferS.

BERLIN. Dec. 5.-The German govern
ment is not pIacated by the terms Of
the note presented recently to the Ger
man minister at Caracas by President
Castro of Venezuela.
An attempt to gain further time is
believed to be the purpose OF the
Venezuelan executive. The terms offer
ed are not deemed adequate nor other
wise satisfactory. Conditions unac-
ceptable TO Germany would accompany
the partial acceptance OF the German
demand by Venezuela.
Joint action by England and Germany
has been practically resolved upon sub
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
TWO NEW CLUBS AT YALE.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. 5.-Yale is
TO have two new clubs One viii be
the Catholic Club. composed Of students
Of that creed in the university. which
was organized on a temporary basis
Monday night. The next club to be
organized will be the British Club. A
call for all the subjects OF Great Britain
in the university 70 meet and form a
club was issued this morning. Tho sons
Of Britannia will be organized tonight.
The Washington times., 1902-12-05

ernment distillery near Benton. The
grand jury held that because the reve-
nue. men had visited the locality to in
spect the registered distllery they were
Implicated in the operation Of the Illicit
still. As soon as the facts are known
the indictments viii be Quashed
The Washington times., 1902-12-05
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
INDICTED IN TENNESSEE
Grand jury, Through Misunderstanding
Charges Them With Running-
an Illicit Distillery.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 5.--The
grand jury Of Polk county has drawn In
dictments against Henry Hatfield
Charles Bennett, and John E. Mont
gomery. three Government storekeepers
and gaugers, and considered the oues-
tion of bringing a true bill against Henry
C. Hart. internal revenue collector. on
charges Of illicitly operating distrllery.
It seems that the offending distIlery
was located within one mile OF ov-