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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
at Physicians and Pharmacists Have to Saw.


any other state. In regard to Fetch
er Proctor, l know very little about
him"
Elk Mayor Geo. w. Wing, while not
making any claim to be particularly
well posted on matters political in
Vermont at present, said: eff Proc
tor had come out earlier my prefer
ence would have been different from
what it is at the present time. Be-
tween Webb and Mccullough, my
preference was for Mccullough, be-
cause of his long and distinguished
service to his party and to the State.
However deserving Col. Webb might
have been he could afford to wait.
The greatest mistake this State ever
made was when it turned down Fred
erick Billings for Governor. His
speech, after the ballot that defeated
him had been taken, was the finest
thing | ever heard, and could the dele
gates have balloted once more Billings
would have swept everything before
him. Gen. Mccullough is qualified
in every way. He has a knowledge of
the State and the needs of its people,
He has had experience in legislation
and is well equipped to perform the
duties of Governor. | believe he I'M
derstands the needs and necessities of
Vermont as we'll as any man in the
State today"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
j. W. STEWARDS OPINION.

Hon. John w. Stewart of Middle
bury, whose high character, extensive
association with men, long period of
public service, and strong moral and
patriotic instincts, give him hear
ing at any time and upon whatever
subject he speaks or writes, publishes
in the Free Press the subjoined letter
in support of Gen. McCullough's can
didacy for the governorship:
To the Editor of the Free Press:
Dear Sir The friends of General
Mccullough should now rally united
ly to his support. No opponent of his
nomination has made or dares to make
denial of his pre-eminent fitness for
the high office Of Governor, The sew
eral newspapers which by some care
fully planned pre- arrangement an
nounce the candidacy of Mr. f. ID.
Proctor, place their opposition to Gen
eral Mccullough upon reasons which
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
WOODS PORTRAIT OF CLARK

Some time ago the Journal announc-
ed that Mr.. Z. w. Wood, the eminent
painter, was engaged in painting a
portrait of Captain @. E. Clark of the
Oregon. Artist and subject being
men of Montpelier, the circumstance
was invested with special local inter
est.
The portrait was recently complet-
ed and exhibited in the Century Club,
in the city of New York. Artists
who saw the painting pronounce it
the best piece of work Mr., Wood has
ever done. There was certainly in
spiration in the subject. AS it is ex-
pected that the picture will be taken
to this city early in May, Montpelier
people will be able to see and Judge
for themselves. The portrait has been
photographed and will form the lead
ing feature in Munsey's Magazine for
May. 1t will also be reproduced in
Harper's Weekly. Mrs Ruth Payne
Burgess is also painting portrait of
Captain Clark.
Talk in New York about Mr.. Wood S
picture is to the effect that it is own
ed by j. w. Brock and l.. Bart Gross
of this city, and that its ultimate des-
tination is the Apollo club, all of
which Montpelier people hope will
materialize in fact, This would be a
very fitting and gracious disposition
of the picture.
Those who are wont to guess are
surmising that Mrs, Burgess picture
will be hung in the Wood Art Gallery
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26

The Mccullough men, who only a
week ago were not willing to admit
that there was hardly Webb man in
existence, are now tearfully anxious
lest the Webb brethren be deceived
by the snares and decisions of a
gang of politicians who have cor
rupted Proctor into being their cats
paw How sweetly solicitous. st.
Adams Messenger.
The foregoing, with other straws
the contemporary threw into the air
in it's Saturday issue, shows which
way the wind has set in the Messen-
ger office. The paragraph also indi-
Gates again the phantom character of
the objections to the nomination of
General Mccullough for Governor,
and the frivolous nature of the opposi-
ton. Frivolity and tricks of words
are fiimsy obstacles with which to
stem the rising tide of Mccullough en-
thusiasm, and condemnation of the
scheme Matched at the midwinter con-
clave in the city of New York Again,
does this contemporary, or any of his
associates, believe that Proctor the
second is man better qualified to be
Governor than is General McCul-
Tough and if so, how do they make it
appear?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
CABOT.

The creamery took in 2S5, $50 pounds
of milk and 1855 pounds of cream in
the month of February, from which
16, 361 pounds of butter was made,
paying 25 cents per pound therefor
IA, 1873 pounds fat or 80 cents. High
est test $50, lowest 800, average,
4.79, gain per cent 16.
f. B. Blodgett is at home from Bos-
ton. Mr.. Blodgett has taken the ex-
animation preparatory to entering the
ministry and will attend conference
hoping to receive charge this year.
He is too well known among us, hav-
ing been reared here, to call for COM
ment Suffice it to say that no young
man of higher moral character and
better religious training has ever en-
tered into this work, or any work,
from this community, and we believe
his ability will justify us in bespeak-
ing success for him. Two have en-
tered this field from this town within
the last two years, both being men,
bers of the Methodist church here.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Messer are re-
joicing over the birth of daughter.
Mrs. A. g. Lebarron died from the
effects of blood poison on Saturday,
March Is. Funeral ceremonies were
held at the house the following Mon
day.
On account of the intended retire
ment from business and dissolution of
partnership of Morse Bros, J. T.
Drew will handle the paints of Sher-
win-Williams Co.
Miss Julia F. Fisher is home for a
chOrt vacation from hnr cohnn1 xunrl
at Montpelier.
Rev. d. L. Hiiliard has been elect
ed by the school board as superintend-
ent of schools for the year beginning
April /.
Miss Luna Atkins died from the
effects of pneumonia Saturday, Mch.
10, at the age Of twenty eight years.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church Monday, at p. m.
Mch. II. Rev. A. L. Cooper of Ran
dolph, uncle of the deceased, conduct
ed the service, assisted by Rev. J. A.
Dixon of Hardwick, former pastor
and Rev. o. E. Aiken, the resident
pastor. G. o. Kimball undertaken of
Hardwick, took charge. Seldom is a
church so filled as on this occasion.
The floral offerings and tributes were
very profuse and beautiful. Very no.
ticeable was the floral offering from
the Congregational church at Lyme,
n. H. The resolutions adopted by
the same church expressing their sor-
row as well as their high appreciation
of her efforts in the school and church
work there, of late, We're very touch
ing. To those of us at home words
are unnecessary. We know the high
and exalted Christian character that
has always characterized her life in
every respect, her loyalty to institu-
tions for good work and her untiring
efforts and devotions to promote peace
and good will. Her circle of friends
and acquaintance was very large and
in their hearts she will be sadly miss
ed. To the brother, two sisters and
mother who mourn her loss we say for
your comfort that you know she has
passed only, but surely, into Savior S
loving. waiting arms. Burial was in
the Lower Cabot cemetery beside her
father, William S. Atkins The be-
reaved family would take this occa-
sion to extend to the Epworth League,
friends, and neighbors, their heartfelt
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
WAITS RIVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cunningham of
George McDuffee this week.
George Miles and sons are carrying on
James Richardson's sugar place this sea-
son.
Earl Davis of Barre visited his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Solmon Davis, the first OF
the week.
A new sign may be seen in our village
belonging to Miss Blossom Chase which
reads-Millinery. Her nice parlor millin-
cry rooms are located at Henry c Rich
ardson's. Her stock consists of an elegant
line of genteel hats for spring and sum-
mer. Paris styles.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
A RELIABLE
MAIL ORDER HOUSE.
KID GLOVES
FOR EASTER

sssssss
While you are buying you
may as well buy the best. Our
enormous output enables us to
provide the very best grades
of Kid Gloves on the market.
The latest fad is the single
large pearl button.
Agency for "Trefousse," the
finest of all gloves.
Our famous "Lorette" two
clasp glove will be found SUI
perior to any $1.OO glove; in
white, pearl, tan, grey or mode.
Other Leaders: Beatrice
Suede, Sl.25; 1-button Suede,
$3.50; Dorothy" $3.50; Val
lier Washable, $500.
All gloves fitted and guar
anteed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
ALDEN SPEARE DEAD.

Newton, Mass, Mch. 24.-Alden
Speare, president of the Alden Speare
Sons Company of Boston, and one of
the most widely known business men
in New England, died ON Saturday
evening at Pasadena Cal The news
of his death was received here on Sun
day.
Alden Speare was born in Chelsea,
Oct. 26, 1925, son of DR.. Sceva and
Jane (Merrill) Speare. His parental
grandfather, DR.. Moses Speare, was
born in Shutesbury, Mass. and died
in Vershire. He received his early
education in the common schools of
Corinth, and prepared for college at
the Newbury Seminary in Newbury.
He was director of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and of
the st. Louis and San Francisco the
Atlantic and Pacific for many years,
and was a director of the Mexican
Central, and the Connecticut and
Passumpsic railroads companies. He
was largely interested in several New
England manufacturing corporations,
and was vice president of the Ar
kansas Valley Town and Land Com
pany.
Mr.. Speare had been president of the
Vermont Association of Boston since
1886. He was an enthusiastic Vermont
er and he had contributed very largely
to the success of the Association of
the Sons and Daughters of the Green
Mountain State in the metropolis of
his adopted State.
He had taken an active part in the
social life of his community being a
member also of the Exchange club, of
the Boston Art Club, and of the Old
Bostonians Society, as well as of other
social organizations. In politics he
was Republican. Mr.. Speare had
been identified with the Methodist
Episcopal church and for years he had
been an active member of the board
of managers of the Foreign and Home
Missionary society of that church
So you won't let me play Hamlet, "
said Stormington Barnes. Emphati
cally, no, >" answered the manager.
"You have no respect for the charac-
ter of the great Dance" CHOW, my
dear Storm was the soothing re-
joinder, 'what does the public care
about great Danes? What they want
is the bloodhounds in Uncle Toms
Cabin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26

no good reason why they should dis
criminate against a railway magnate
in favor of gravestone magnate,
they have brought up against the fun
damental principle of selection: The
man best qualified in all respects to
be Governor. Is that man McCul-
Tough or Proctor the younger? If
they say the latter, how do they make
it appear?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26

Special sales of Lace Hos
iery for this week, both i'm
ported and domestic.
Ladies' Black or Colored
Lace All-Ovcr or Lace Ankle
Hosiery at SOC, 81 1-2c, 81,
$1.25, $3.50 pair.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
FOR SALE

VARIETY STORE. Genital loca-
ton. Clean, light store, cheap rent.
No fixtures, small stock, and doing a
good business. A good opportunity
for lady or anyone. Will be sold at
bargain. For particulars, address
or call at
ART NOVELTY STORE,
Barre, Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-26
@M%..o

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablets
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

One of the coins of the Chinese En-
peror KangM is very much ought aft
er 10y the Chinese. who use fl i'm max
Ing rings for the finger. II is slightly
different from the other cash issued
under the same emperor I'm The form Of
one of the characters that Indicate the
regnal period. The Chinese call il 10
han cash." the word Lo-han being Il
transcript i'm Chinese characters of the
SanSkrit word Arhan. venerable
the name applied to the eighteen at
PENDANTS of Buddha, who are frequent
ly seen ranged along the two sides Of
the principal halls in Buddhist tenn
pies.
The tradition is that while the en-
peror was intimately associated with
European missionaries he became inn
bucd with a feeling of contempt for
Buddhism and illustrated this phase
of his faith 10y having a set of eighteen
brass Lo-han images melted down and
cast into cash. This brass is said TO
contain considerable portion Of gold;
hence the demand for the cash
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

NOTICE OF DRAIN LETTING AND RE-
~ VIEW Notice Is hereby given mat l, ar
ker Merrill, County Drain Commissioners OF the
County of GratiOt, State OF Michigan, wilton the
18th Day OF July. A. D.. 1902
at the school house on the W "a OF section %.
township OF Elba, Gratiot County, Michigan, at
nine O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day pro-
coed to receive bids for the CONSTRUCTION OF a
certain drain known and designated as Hines
Drain. located I'm the township OF Elba, IN sara
county OF Gratiot, and described as follows, 10
wit;
cleaning out, deepening. widening and extend
ing and also for locating and estaoushlng a
branch thereto, TO certain dram commonly
known a. the Henze Drain located IN Eiba
township. County OF GratiOt state OF Michigan.
commencing in the channel OF No. ~ Drain
at point o. 10 chs east and O.2s chs south OF 4
post sec 20 Elba township, Thence = "
G.t3 chs and cross west line A. A. x. X. right OF
way at u. > chs south OF north line sec 20
Thence continuing on same course la ch.
and cross east line a. a. X. X rght or way Al
O.2s chs south OF north line sec 70.
Thence continuing on same course - chs ana
cross sec line between y Of ne = sec ~ ana W
y ofnw "A Of NV a sec u at OPS chs south OF ne
cor said sec 20.
Thence - 20. e 1912 chs and cross boundary
between " and y Of NV Z OF NV = sec Il
AT OBS chs south of north line said sec q
Thence continuing on same course lO.lU chs
aud cross W p line between y OF NV a or NV
= and ne q OF NV a sec q at OPS chs south OF
Thence continuing on same course 20 % chs
and cross and "a line between he q OF NV .
and n 1s OF ne "a sec q at OBS chs OF - post
said sec 81.
Thence south s. IS e 4ofs chs and cross sec
line between n y Of IA sec q and w a OF
W = sec p at o. - chs south OF corner 10 sec
lions -, 10. 81 and %
Thence ~ 40 e 1889 chs thence north 0.2s
chs on W ~ line between NV q OF NV q ana ne
"A OF NV "a sec - TO " T. post north SIDE said
sec %
Thence continuing on same course along W Is
line between y OF sw a and 70 OF NV a sec
II, 1857 chs: thence - 81 e. - 80 chs; thence
north - "A chs. thence n b 10 l322h chs;
thence north 80 Hla chs; and cross and
q line between 70 Of sw a and - p. OF NV
"a sec 10 al 20 chs west OF center said sec ID.
Thence continuing on SEINE course 02Hia chs.
thence - 30 e % 81 chs and cross a and q
line between Sc "a Of NV a end lr OF nc a sec
- al 20is chs north Of center said sec ~.
Thence continuing on same course 3a.1lia chs
and cross sec line between Is OF ne "A sec 10 and
d OF NV "a sec 10 at O-gis chs north Of "a
post between said sections 10 ana 10.
Thence continuing ON same course O.4l chs;
thence u 10 q ~ chs and cud i.lCh chs n and
04l chs OF " "a post sec 10
BHAf CIR
Commcucing0 t stake NJ. G0 plus % ~ chs on
main dram thence "a c0.23 chs. thence south
parallel % and % ~ chs west OF line between
secs 20 and % 1872 chs and end at q line sec
p al 80 chs west OF % post between said
sec. ~ and -
The length OF drain on each description Of
land is a. follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

Two members OF the Chicago STOCK
Exchange went TO a restaurant for
luncheon, and after hasty glance at
the bill of fare each announced what
he wanted.
I'm for a fried bass" said one.
Ditto said the i-er. Waitress.
two fried bass, please"
I'm fey minutes the two bass ON a
platter and two plates Were placed on
the table. one bass was larger than
the other. and the lnancicr before
whom the platter had been placed
calmly passed the smaller bass to his
companion.
NOW | call that downright mean
trick" said the man who received the
smaller bass.
what is Il mean trick Z"
"Why, TO give me the smaller bass
and keep the big one for Yourself"
"What would YOU have done if you
had been serving the fish,"
Il should certainly have given you
the larger one"
"Well, in that case should have had
the larger one. I've got ii now. What
more do Won WANT
The argument did not seem Convinc-
Ing. but at the moment the other man
was unable To find a satisfactory an
swer to it.-Chicago Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27
The Force of Example.

When we read the life stories Of men
and women, we ourselves participate
to some extent in their own expert
ences. Insensibly we place ourselves
IN the situations in which they found
themselves, and the problems which
confronted them seek their solution in
our own brains. Their difficulties, their
standings, their triumphs. become
personal lessons by which we may
get a wider experience Of life than
comes to US in our ordinary avoca-
tons, so that when the time comes
when we are called upon for some mo-
mentous decision or to pursue some
special line OF conduct we have prec-
edent to guide us to the right course
Scottish-American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

Doctors sometimes give their direc
lions for taking drugs or other treat
mont in language beyond the compre-
hension of the patient. Occasionally
tragic, but more often amusing, mis-
takes occur thereby. Judge tells one
of the amusing kind, although it might
have been uncomfortable at least.
\ small colored girl went TO a drug
store and said TO the clerk, MA man.
my wants some of de handsomest dye
ye got"
THE handsomestf" repeated the
clerk "Well, | don't know. What
does she want il forF'
"She done got de misery in her stun
mick, and de doctor say she must dye
It, and she say II she hab got ter dye
II she want IL q handsome color"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27
How n spanInrd Smokes.

The Spaniards are the most expert
smokers in the world. A Spaniard, ac
cording to an observer who has trav-
eled through Spain and South America
takes heavy pull at his cigarette, in
hales 1t, takes up wine skin or wine
bottle. pours a half pint down his
throat, holding the vessel a foot from
his mouth and not spilling a drop, and
then with a sigh Of satisfaction closes
his eyes and exhales the smoke from
his nose and mouth In clouds. He will
also inhale the smoke, converse for a
few minutes In a natural manner and
then blow out the smoke.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

Total length OF drain. ........ $50 - chs
survey made in February, 1902. by W. Red
man under the direction OF Parker Merrill,
County Drain commissioner
Sadwork will be let by sections. The section
at the outlet OF said drain will be let arst and
and the remaining sections in their order up
stream, in accordance with the dia-
papers pertaining TO said drain
I'm the Office of the County Drain Commissioned
OF the County OF Gratiot, 10 which reference
may be had by all parties interested, and bids
will be made and received accordingly. Con
tracts will be- made with the lowest responsible
bidder giving adequate security for the per
Torrance OF the work, In sum 10 b. fixed then
and there by me, reserving 10 myself the right
10 reject any and all bids. The date for the
completion OF such contract and the terms OF
pay ment therefor shall be announced al the
time and place of letting
Notice Is further hereby given, that at the
time and place OF said letting or at such other
time and place thereafter to which !, the Coun-
~ Drain Commits sioner Aforesaid, may adjourn
the same, the assessments for benefits aud the
lands comprised within the Hines drain
special assessment district, and the apportion-
ments thereof will be announced by me and will
be subject 10 review for one day, from nine
o'clock in the forenoon until five O'Clock In the
afternoon. The following Is description OF
the several tracts or parcels ofland constituting
the special assessment district OF said drain,
to-Wit:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27
DROBATE NoTtCE:-state Of Michigan

DROBATE MOTTO Estate OF Michigan,
i County of GratOt, Probate Court for said
County, ss:-NOtee is hereby given, That by an
order of the Probate Court for the County OF
GratiOt, made on the 3lst day OF May. A. D.,
1902, six months from that date were allowed for
creditors to present their claims against the es-
tate Of Hannah VI. Edwards late of said County,
deceased, and that all creditors OF said deceased
are required 10 present their claims to said pro-
bate court AT the probate office. in the village OF
Ithaca. for examination and allowance on or
before the 18th day Of November next. and that
such claims will be heard before said Court on
saturday the 3Utn day OF August ana on outur-
day the 18th day OF November next AZ ten
O'Clock in the forenoon OF each OF those days.
Dated, Ithaca, June 5th, A. D.. 1902
sow ISAAC s. SEAvER.
Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

on motion the petition for fire hydrant I'm the
north east section OF the village was referred 10
the committee on fire department.
on motion the petition 10 open the alley on
block 81 was referred 10 the committee on
streets.
On motion the clerk was Instructed 10 ordef
25 s. meters and % meter boxes.
President Bahlke makes report that the totai
expense OF the city hall site was tl5ebsI.
On motion the report was accepted ana
adopted.
on motion the clerk was instructed TO answer
CORE pondence relative TO sale of engine and
boiler advising them that they would De IulIy
Informed as 10 price after the next session oil
council the matter having been referred TO
committee for appraisal.
On motion Trustee Monugel and struble were
appointed a committee to appraise the DOllei
and engine belonging to the village, report 10 be
made at next session of council.
on motion council adjourned to meet MONDAY
evening next. - - 49,
w A. BAHIKE W. w. KISCB,
President. ClerA'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27

is full OF dangers particularly for the
children, who not knowing the result Of
eating unriI fruit, indulge themselves,
with the usual gripping pains in the
stomach as consequence: mothers
should have ON hand at all time bottle
of Painkiller perry Davis which will
at once relieve the sufferer; it is safe,
simple remedy and it should be kept IN
every home. Large bottles IS and soc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-27
village Council.
ALMA. MICH.

ALMA. MICH. June g. 1902
Regular meeting OF the Common Council OF
the Village OF Alma In council rooms on
above date.
Present-President Bshlke, Trustees Delavan,
Montigel, Fishbeck Struble and Sanderhod
Absent-TTustee Hayt.
Minutes OF ast meeting read and on motion
approved
On motion the following miscellaneous bills
were allowed al footing and the clerk instruct
ed to draw orders for same:
I A Ely. two days board OF review. 80. 81 %
W Glass .......... %
Alma fire dept freight house fire........... 10 30
:. Medler express on Ore dept certificates 20
Thompson X Sanderhof misc supplies. IA ~
Moved and supported that the rebate paid by
the village for the construction OF cement walks
for the ensuing year be placed at two-thirds ~
OF the cost thereof not TO exceed cents per
square foot.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Trustees Delavan. Montigel, Fishbeck,
Struble and Sauderhof
Nays-nOne.
on motion the following cement walk bills
were allowed at footing and the clerk instruct.
cd a draw orders for