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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

Mrs. Stoves "Uncle Toms Cabin"
has in its time been held responsible
for many things But, both in the
original and in its dramatized form,
it has survived all criticism, and
doubtless will also survive the attack
made upon it by Bishop Walden of the
Methodist Episcopal church in re-
cent lecture, as having done more
than anything else to introduce fic-
ton into Methodist homes, where
before novels were under ban, and as
being the cause of Methodists begin
ming to go to the theatre. If this is
so-and of course the good Bishops
moral sense would forbid him to make
statements which he had not proved
to be true-if by this means some
Methodists, who otherwise would not,
have been influenced to read good
novels and see good plays, then there
are those who will so far shock the
reverend gentleman as to think that
Mrs. Stoves work has done more
good than even its most ardent admir-
ers have ever claimed for it. In the
course of the same address Bishop
Walden also maintained that the paid
church singer or organist is as bad
as the car conductor or motorman who
receives pay for Sunday labors. That
is surely true, though it might be bet
ter to state the truth in the converse
form, that car conductors and motor
men who work on Sunday are as good
as paid church singers. In fact, in
other senses, if not in a moral one,
some car conductors are better than
some church singers. The more the
good Bishop revolves his singular
views in his mind, the more astonish-
ed he will be at the conclusion that
can be drawn from them
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SAFE IN PORT.

Horta, Azores, Mch. 10.-The Gu
nard liner, Etruria, arrived here on
Sunday i'll town. The Etruria anchor
ed at six o'clock on Sunday evening.
All on board are well. She had a
comparatively uneventful passage ex-
cept for the breakdown which occur
red during the dinner hour of Feb. 26.
When this occurred the Etruria had
only just finished speaking by wire
less telegraphy with the Cunard line
steamship Umbria. After the acct
dent was discovered the Etruria called
the Umbria wirelessly for one hour,
but without success.
Upon examination it was found that
the ships propeller had been broken
off outside the tube and that her rud-
der had been carried away by the pro
peller. The Etruria then sent up
rockets which were seen by the Brit
ish steamer William Cliff. The latter
bore down and was alongside in fifty
minutes after the accident. She stood
by until daylight when after several
attempts, she succeeded in passing q
hawser aboard the Etruria and towed
her to this port.
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Governor, and he made good one.
Since that time the old battlefield
county has helped elect Governors,
lieutenant governors, members of.Con-
gress, United States Senators, secre-
taries of State from Chittenden coun-
ty, and now she is asked to commence
again at the head of the line and do
the whole thing over again.,
Is it any wonder that the people in
the vicinity of the old catamount
town are asking to be heard? Ben
nington county was thorn in the
flesh to the Workers once, but that
was good while ago, only we ought
to remember it of her
| have often heard the question ask
ed what DR.. Webb has in common
with Vermonters, and always give
1T up. Some one has said that he
never rides in a passenger train with
the rest of us; is never seen at our
public gatherings, and so forth, and /
make it point to have no dispute in
such matters. 1t has been intimated
that as a member of the Legislature
his attention to the duties of legis-
lator was neither marked nor brilliant,
and generally drop the conversation at
this point We must not be too par
ticular. Only it is well to remember
that he favored law establishing
one rate of taxation for millionaire
tax payers and another and higher ratio
for ''us fellers. >" and Mccullough
voted against it.
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EAST BROOKFIELD.

Vernon Barnes has sold his farm at
South Randolph and Will work for F.
H. Wilcox this summer.
Miss Lena Tucker of Washington is
assisting in the household duties at
E. j. Trask's.
During E. O. Boyden's brief vaca-
ton Of two trips from service as stage
driver last week Dan Durkee of East
Randolph welded the persuader on
the Government steed after having
been duly sworn to support the consti-
tuition.
Miss Lila Ward, after a visit to
friends in Montpelier and Barre, re-
turned to E. @. Jackson's last Satur-
day.
The Ladies and Christian Endeavor
societies met with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ S.
Wheatley last Friday evening and
spent a most pleasant social hour.
The feature of the evening was Mrs.
W. f. Medcalf as the walking "grab
bag" in which capacity she aided
materially to the pleasure of the even
ing as well as to the finances of the
treasury.
D. A. Perry, the Barre real estate
agent who bought W. W. Sprague's
farm came with his family last week
and will occupy the premises for the
present IT not permanently and to
them Brookfield extends most hearty
welcome.
At the recent annual meeting of the
Union religious society the following
officers were elected M. S. Wheat
ley, moderator f. H. Wilcox, clerk
M. S. Wheatley, collectors W. f.
Medcalf, treasurer; A. d. Reed, Geo.
K. Sprague and w. II. Sprague, trus-
tees.
Mrs. Jane Downs died last week
Monday after lingering illness. She
was about eighty years of age and had
spent most of her life i'll town. The
funeral was held from the church
Wednesday p, m, Rev. r. H. Aber-
crombie officiating and the ceremonies
were in charge of Judge O. III. Bige-
low. The pail bearers were A. B. and
Frank Downs, W. A. Robbins and W.
f. Medcalf. Among those from out
of town who were here to attend the
funeral were A. B. Downs and wife,
Frank and Edith Downs, Oliver Dick
wife of Williamstown, John B. and
Goodrich of East Randolph, Ben and
Mrs. George Hodgman of Concord, n.
of East Randolph, George Goodrich of
Chelsea, Darwin Goodrich of vii.
Jamestown, Warren Goodrich of Barre,
of this place survive her.
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KEEPING APACE WITH THE
GRANITE CITY.

The business now known as The Peoples
Wall Paper, Paint and varnish Co., c. A.
Heath proprietor, was established at its
present location, 1863 Washington street,
Barre, VT, in 1891, under the name of The
Peoples Paint Shop. In addition to a
general carriage and sign painting bust
ness, house painting, papering and decor
ating was done. The business was high
ly successful and the establishment became
so popular with the people" that there
was a demand for larger quarters and in
creased facilities. Accordingly in 1897
large two story building was erected,
which was made the home of one of the
largest general painting establishments in
the county. With the rapid growth Of
the Granite City there naturally came an
increased demand for first class paper
hangers, painters and general house deco
rators, and material for doing that kind
of work
Mr.. Heath again grasped his opportu-
nifty and in 1899 selected and placed on sale
a large assortment of wall paper, varnish,
etc. He now states without fear of con-
tradiction that he can display for his GUS
toners the largest stock and best assort-
ment of paper hingings to be found in
Central Vermont. Read his advertise
ment in this issue and then visit his sales
room and assure yourself of the truth of
his statements.
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SECOND NOTE.

Constantinople, Mch 10. - The
American legation here today present.
ed to the Porte the second note refer
ring to the capture of Miss Ellen M.
Stone.
In this note it is pointed out that
as Miss Stone was captured, the ran
som paid and the prisoner delivered
in Turkey, the brigands must be with
in the Turkish frontier and should
therefore be captured.
The note denies that the authorities
were ever requested to lessen their
vigilance on the frontier and asserts
that only the movements of the troops
in the interior were interfered with.
The first note presented to the Porte
by the United States legation at Con-
stantinople in the matter of Miss
Stones capture by brigands demanded
the punishment of the guilty parties.
The Porte III replying repudiated the
responsibility and denied all liability.
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FAYSTON.

James Neill was elected town grand
juror at the annual town meeting. His
name was Internationally omitted from
the printed list.
Sumner Wallis horse died last week
from collie.
Town meeting passed off quietly. The
most interesting part was near the close
wheu the subject of building a new school
house was discussed A committee con-
sisting of the selectmen and school di-
rectors was appointed to examine local
tions, make estimates and report at a
meeting to be called in the near future.
Nearly all the lumbermen have drawn
their logs to the mills, the continuous
good Shedding being much to their advan-
tage.
Miss Alice b. Conner of Henniker, n.
H., is the guest of Deacon and Mrs. E.
A. Fisk.
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"What is the matter with Vermont?
She seems to be at standstill while
New Hampshire makes rapid strides
in population and enterprise?'' was
answered by Guildhall man in this
way: "Things and the people are diff
ferent across the river. The people have
been brought up in a narrow gauge
way. AS rule they are very bigoted
and desultory in their habits. The
New Hampshire people begin to live
after dark while we are sound asleep.
We drink hard cider while you oil up
on something stronger. This makes
vast difference with the personality
of the inhabitants. ~
The foregoing is from the Lancaster
correspondence of New Hampshire
paper. The Guildhall man, apparent
ly, has never gone beyond the pre-
cincts of his native hamlet in the
wilds of northeastern Vermont. Hard
cider may be still the lubricator there.
The agency reports from the larger
towns of Vermont, would seem to in
dictate that other brands of oil are APP
piled to the gears and gudgeons of
mortal machinery. In Guildhall knots
from the pine stumps of the old forest
primeval light the inhabitants after
dark and incline them to betake them
selves early to bed. Over here the
electric lights blaze all night to cheer
the hoodlum, or when the pilgrim is
treading the hot sands, or the Fish
and Game League is holding its an
nual tout. l." Then the sights and
sounds indicate that some people are
hard at their days work, while the
denizens of Essex county, over against
the New Hampshire border, are wrap
ped in the embrace of sweet Morpheus
or sour cider. The Lancaster man
should extend the area of his observa-
ton and testimony. Still there is a
vein of truth in the reference to the
marrow gauge way in which some
Vermonters are brought up,-as well
as some Granite State men.
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give expression to feeling of discon-
tent. Especially is this noticeable in
the columns of the Socialist press,
which is not pleased with the differ
ence between the Princes democratic
behavior in this country and the less
affable attitude of royalty at home.
The Vorwaerts, speaking of the Stats
Zeitung dinner at New York, says !:
"With us the press is just tolerated.
The monarch has never appeared at a
press festivity or meeting of bour-
geois. Our newspapers feel themselves
extremely flattered if minister in
the flesh stumbles unawares into one
of their balls. Notwithstanding the
unbridled and brutalizing use which
the American press makes of its liber-
ty, the Emperor's delegate attended
the press banquet given in his honor. "
This brings up the whole question
of the relations between royalty and
the common people in monarchial
countries. Naturally the Germans
or some portion of them-feel little
aggrieved by the friendliness that
Prince Henry has shown for Ameri-
can democrats-men without titles,
without eminent family, without
those externals that are usually re-
quired by royalty for companionship
or comaraderie. The European ruler
cannot unbend to his subjects, except
to a limited degree He may bestow
the favor of his royal approval upon
a great artist or musician or permit
certain amount of basking in the sun
shine of his exalted presence to per-
sonages he encounters in a social way.
But he cannot everywhere be hail
fellow ell-met He cannot grasp the
hands Of all his subjects and greet
them with temporary forgetfulness of
the difference between his rank and
theirs. When Josephine, the daugh-
ter of the captain of H. M. S. Pima
fore, reminded Sir Joseph Porter of
his own admission that Glove levels
all ranks" and that therefore she
might marry a humble sailor on board
her fathers vessel, Sir Joseph replied
that love does level rank, "but not
to such an extent as that 1t is diff
cult to think of Emperor William rid
ing on a German locomotive and shak-
ing hands with the engineer and fire.
man as freely as if he were a candidate
for local political office in a republic
1t may not be too much to antici-
pate that some of the Germans who
have regarded us as mere parvenu
among the countries of the earth will
come to the conclusion, in reading the
accounts of Prince Henry tour, that
we are not nation of "pork- pack
ers'' and of persons untitled by breed
ing or training for polite society, but
that we have most if not all of the es-
sentials for agreeable social inter
course. The splendor of some of the
arrangements for the reception of the
Prince doubtless give the critics at
Berlin chance to cast slurs at the
emphasis we have put upon luxury and
extravaganza in our welcome but
criticism like that will be lost in the
more general feeling of friendliness
because we have done our best to give
the Prince "a good time'' and to
prove to the Emperor and his people
our desire for their friendship. Speak
ing by and large, we may say with
confidence that the effect of this
American tour on German sentiment
will be distinctly good.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
THE GOVERNORSHIP

A citizen of Chittenden county dis
cussses in the Free Press, with point
and pungency, some aspects of the
governorship question presented by
the two candidates now in the field:
Who is to be our next Governor? 1t
looks now that the contest will be be-
tween John G. Mccullough of Ben
nington county and w. Seward Webb
of Chittenden county. Years ago,
when we were boys, shortly after the
revolutionary war, history recorded
that Hiland Hall of Bennington was
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A Card.

We, tine undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on a so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25 cent bottle TO prove salts
factory or money refunded.
f. w. Gilman. Marshfeld
e. F. Leavitt. Plainfeld
f. t. Carr, East Montpelier
A. A. Bliss. Sodom.
Daley & Jacobs, sodom.
Burnham & Benjamin &c. Woodbury..
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Once more the we'll worn and mourn
full formula comes under the seas from
the commander of His Brittanic Ma
jesty's forces in South Africa, intensi-
fed this time by an adverbial note of
agony. In his message to the secre-
tary of war, Lord Kitchener "greatly
regrets to send you bad news about
Gen. Methuen. - Then follows the
announcement of the capture of this
crack general of the British forces,
with 900 mounted men, 300 infantry,
and several guns, by that daring Boer
son of mischief, Gen. DeLarey. The
Dutchman took mean advantage of
the Briton, giving him no warning of
his danger and charging him on
three sides" Ordinarily Boer
charge on one side is quite enough for
the children of Perfidious Albion"
unwilling actors in the bloody drama
on that distant and fateful theatre of
war. And still the belief is periodic
ally expressed that these South Afri-
can farmers have been quite shot or
hanged out of existence and gentle
peace is about to fold her wings over
the deserted veldt and among the bat
tie raked kopjes. This evidence of
continued virility on the part of the
burgher military forces naturally pro-
duces fresh dismay in England.
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EAST ORANGE.

George Felch has returned after
| spending the past few months in Con-
necticut.
Nathan Burroughs sold a pair of
oxen recently to Charles Clark of Cor
| NTH.
Misses Mabel Hutchinson and Yer
ME Grant are spending few days at
their homes.
Mrs. Ford has finished her work
for Enos Felch and returned to Wash
ington.
Mrs. J. Burgin, who has been in
very poor health for some time left
home last week for a visit with a
brother in Alabama.
Miss Mamie Titus of Vershire, who
has been visiting Mrs. Ora Hutchin-
son the past two weeks, returned home
last Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hutchinson
and son of Corinth visited in town on
Saturday.
NORTH MONTPELIER
George Butterfeld visited at God
dard Seminary few days last week.
Rev. Anna B. Aldridge was in town
last week Thursday making calls
Miss Ethel Walston of Talcott is
visiting Bess Butterfield.
Mr.. Ellen Nye Gray left for Boston
Saturday noon, to enjoy the concerts
by Paderewski. She will return Fri
day.
Miss Mary Dwinell has returned
from her visit in Calais.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kelton were
in Barre Saturday.
Randolph Stevens has been sick with
cold but is better now.
G. S. Gray is reported quite ILL.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Lawless were
in town on Saturday, visiting rela-
tives.
Dennis Gray has gone to Middlesex
on visit.
"Our Jim" will not be played this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. X. Hollister came
home on Saturday.
A few from this place attended the
dance at East village hall last We'd
nesday evening, but on account of the
heavy snow storm the attendance was
very small
The wooden mill resumed operations
last Wednesday,
Will Bradford and family spent Sun
day at W. G. Nye's.
Miss Aldridge had fine sermon ON
Sunday and the attendance was larger
than usual.
Arthur Stevens returned home OF
Saturday night from his duties as
juror.
MORETOWN.
Singing schools closed last week
with concert Wednesday evening,
which was very good but the attend
ance was small, owing to the storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Tomlinson eX-
pect to move from town this week.
Irwin Henson of Northfield is visit
ing his brother, Fred.
The Waitsfield band gave a concert
and promenade at the town hall last
Friday night, and everyone enjoyed
a pleasant evening.
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peculiar to women, severe bearing-down
pains, and continual headache.
CATER using five bottles Of Peruna I
was as we'll and strong as r."-Miss
Mile Baker.
Mrs. Nellie Blyler, go w. Twentieth
street, Chicago, ILL.,, President Of the
Ladies of the g. A. R., has the following
to say about Peruna:
Gentlemen az recommend Peruna
especially for women as it promptly
cures the weakness of our sex and will
always be sure to give satisfaction."-
MRS. NELLIE BLYLER.
Mrs. w. A. Allison, Assist. Matron Of
Peoples Hospital, 7oS Sheffield avenue,
Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"I have had frequent opportunities
to observe the wonderful curative eff
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
GERMAN COMMENTS.

While Prince Henry has been MAX
ing tour of the United States it has
been interesting to read the comments
of German newspapers on the recep-
ton given the Prince in this country
The general tone of these is friendly
and gratified, but there are some that
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
STATE NEWS.

The factory of the Unity Collar and
Cuff company, at North Bennington,
and machinery, with large stock of
manufactured goods and raw material
on hand, was burned Sunday morning
The fire was discovered about three
O'Clock. The factory was running
full handed and had large orders on
file. Nearly two hundred hands are
thrown out of employment The ORR
gin of the fire is unknown. The loss
is estimated at $50, 900; insurance
$45, 900.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"

says the old saw. The saw lies.
Beauty is as deep as the stomach, the
liver, the kidneys, the blood in the
body. Look at the bad compilations
of all men and most women. Let the
ladies leave off paints and powders,
and use gentle doses of the new medi-
cine, Calcura Solvent, to make the
blood pure, the health good. Discov-
cred by the we'll known DIR. David
Kennedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston,
N. Y.
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Secretary Illinois woman,s Alliance.


Miss A. Brady, Corresponding Secre-
tary Illinois Woman's Alliance, writes
from 2725 Indiana avenue, Chicago, ILL.,:
"Last year from continued strain In
literary work became very much ex-
hausted, my nerves seemed to give way,
and had backache, headache and seri-
Gus indigestion. One of my friends sug-
gested that try Peruna. 1t certainly
acted like magic on my system.
"Within ten days felt new life and
health given me, and by taking an occa-
sional dose off and On when feel extra
tired, 1 keep my system In perfect
order" Miss A. Brady.
Miss Mile Baker writes from go East
Ohio street, Caicago, ILL.,:
al suffered for years with weakness
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Mrs. Ellen Nye Gray, teacher of
piano, organ and harmony will be in
Montpelier Friday and Saturday of
each week prepared to give instruc-
ton in instrumental music. Call at
IA State street, Fridays and Satur-
days.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

The Presidents decision not to send
his daughter, Alice, to witness the
coronation of Edward VII will be ap-
proved by the American people. 1t is
the American idea that he sustains,
and although it may be said that after
the christening Of the emperor s
yacht, it is refining the point to with
hold further attention to the archaism
of royalty, it is probable that it will
be regarded as wise discrimination.
What one may do for guest, as in
this visit of Henry of Prussia, assumes
a widely different aspect across 5000
miles of ocean. 1t is not because it is
new that Miss Alice Roosevelt should
not rightly be guest of honor at the
browning of king of Great Britain
the reason goes back beyond precedent,
to the warning of Washington against
entangling foreign alliances. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has done we'll once
more. Springfield Republican.
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fecfs of Peruna. IL aTeViates pain
and soreness, increases the appetite
and so tones up the entire system that
the patient quickly regains strength
and health. "---Mrs. w. A. Allison.
Free Home Advice.
In view Of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some form Of
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, Dr. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis.
eases, has announced bis willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application to him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruns Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
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STOPS THE COUGH AND WORK
OFF THE COLD,

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cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25c.
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