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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
DESTITUTION AMONG MARINES

Manila. Jan 30. Gen. Chaffee cur
tailed his trip and returned here on
Tuesday. He says he found the condi-
tions apparently satisfactory every
where except at Samar where contin-
uous rain during the past two months
has retarded the campaign especially
against such an elusive enemy.
The condition of Capt. David d.
Porter's marines, which took part in
the expedition into the interior of Sa-
mar, is much worse than previously
reported. They suffered fearful hard
ships and we're without food several
days. The anger of the marines
against the natives is intense. None
of the latter returned with the ma
rines. The marines suffered so acute
ly from starvation that they ate raw,
the flesh of two dogs.
When Capt. Porter and three of his
men returned into camp they were
delirious, and difficulty was expert
enced in ascertaining the Whereabouts
of their companions Williams of the
First Infantry headed the relief expe.
dition in the face q g torrential rain,
storm, which flooded the rivers. He
succeeded in reaching the remaining
! ten men who would otherwise have
, certainly persisted He found them
all delirious. Two of the men were
drowned. Others were in the branch.
es of trees, barking like dogs. Some
OF the marines are so i'll that they are
| not likely to recover.
A party of insurgents led by two
renegade Americans entered Alanga-
lang, in Leyte province, on Tuesday,
claiming they were constabulary but
not yet uniformed The imposters
were taken to police headquarters and
We're royalty entertained by the ma
tive sergeant i'll charge. At given
signal the renegades and insurgents
fell on the police, who, though out
numbered more than two to one,
fought desperately and drove off their
assailants after a hand to hand fight
! i'll which bolos were the chief weap-
ons used. The victory was notable,
as the police were completely surpris-
ed and so outnumbered they lost two
men killed and had one man wound
ed. The insurgents left one man dead.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
THE WAITSFIELD CREAMERY

At the recent annual meeting of the
Waltsfield creamery, @. E. Jones, j.
&. Berry, G. w. Wallis, o. @. Wild.
er, and A. d. Bragg were elected di.
rectors. These directors elected G. f..
Jones. president and treasurer o. c..
Wilder, vice president; G. w. Wallis,
secretary and general manager; J. b.
Thompson, M. L. Richardson and f.
F. Wilder, auditors.
The fifth annual dividend of six per
cent was paid on January 90 The
following very excellent showing was
made of business done in 1900: Pounds
of milk received, 5,133, 357; pounds
of cream received, "a, 069; pounds of
butter, made 252, SO against PA, 2l3
pounds in l900 received for sale of
butter, $54, 415, "a; average cost per
pound for making butter, 0233 cents !:
average price paid PATRONS per pound,
1921 cents, or 81 cents for 100 bounds
OF TOUR per cent milk ; average gain
from churn, IL. 4 cents; average mum.
Der pounds of milk for one pound of
butter, 20,8; increase in business
over 1900, about eighteen per cent
Much credit for this splendid show
ing is due president @. e. Jones and
secretary. and general manager, G. W.
Wallis, for their constant and well
efforts to make the plant n
success. That they have succeeded
The above figures show beyond doubt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
GOOD TEMPLARS' DISTRICT
UNION.

Through the efforts of District dep
uty w. f. Morse of Cabot one of the
most successful district unions ever
held was held with the lodge at
South Woodbury. last Saturday. The
district as newly created comprised
the lodges at this place, Cabot, Calais,
Marshfield, and North Montpelier.
About $50 members from these lodges
were present. The private session,
beginning at p. m, was full of in
terest to all and of much profit. The
degree work was exemplified by Off
GERS taken from the union. The mar
shall drill and floor drill was ably con.
Quoted by W. H. Angel of this lodge,
criticising and corrections being made
by the deputy. Other plans for work
and business of Importance was trans
acted along their line of work. South
Woodbury. lodge quite outdid them
selves by furnishing a free supper for
ali, the tables being bountifully lad
en- with good things. The evening
session, which was at eight, a, m, in
the church, was very largely attended
and successful. Creditable recitations
were rendered by Miss Julia Blodgett
and Mrs. Harry Durham and the
oolOo W 4lloo lLOu ANOl VI Ahetl 81
field and Mrs. Charles Dana of Wood
bury were much appreciated. The
duet by Harvey Goodell, accompanist,
and Mark Waite, cornetist, was en-
cored.
The address of tcine evening was by
Rev. D. L. billiard Of Cabot which
abounded in wit, facts and much
sound argument After listening tc
such an argument none should fail tt
be reasonably convinced of the suc'
cess and rightfulness of prohibition.
One essay was also read from the pen
of Miss Sylvia Bliss of Calais. The
order on the district is in a very pros
erous, growing and influential condi-
ton, the interest and enthusiasm
manifested attesting the fact, Two
unions will be held during the sum-
mer and fall the time and place to be
announced later. 1t will be looked
forward to longingly.
This work of moral reform should
receive the support and commentator
of all good thinking people and the
candid consideration of all others.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE

New Brunswick. N. Y, Jan. 30. -
William Schoul, sexton of the German
! Presbyterian church at South River
near here, went this morning to the
! harness shop of Gustav Wall, where
he is employed, and opened it, Mr..
Wall came in and found the man in
=, fuddled condition. Mr.. Wall sat
~. to read his morning paper and
Nv ~ =. ing so was attacked by Schoul
VIII w. him several times with a
S Mno ss[0VS MIR. Wall warded off some
Of the blows with his so arm ana than was wa,
not seriously hurt. "rian 'i, chrI Oh
70 tbe German Presby,> rlan e cilu lloi
and poured the contents O. =, oI f
lon Kerosene can around the "'"l
He then went into the basement VI
the church and shot TO death ms ooe
Kaiser. .,ou ao,,,
After returning to the upper hoor
of tbe church and setting 1t on fire,
ScbonI eli, ct himself through the heart.
The firene u first in the church found
-be dead do 2 and then Schoul's body
The church was not damaged much
,Itboneb tho fire had burned rapidly
rbe revolver was found near Schoui 5
,odv, which was removed TO the
louse of Mr.. Wall, who, was IN pea
With broken arm and TWO scalp
Wounds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05

months. In the course of their tour
they will visit Egypt, Italy, Germany,
Switzerland, Holland, Paris, intend
ing also to spend June in England,
Scotland and other places in Great
Britain, being in London the week of
the coronation of King Edward. Col.
Kimball is so staunch an American,
his friends well understand at the
outset that the best part of this tour
will be the return, sailing up New
York bay, and that America and Yer
mont in particular, will still be to
him the most delightful of all coun-
tries. Bon voyage to Col Kimball
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
GENEROUS GIFT

L. Bart Cross, one of the trustees of
Heaton hospital, recently received a
letter from Elisha T. Everett a stock
broker in New York city, stating that
his mother desired to endow the hos
pital in memory of her late husband,
Erastus Everett, LII. D., whose de-
cease occurred two years ago. Mr..
Cross returned from New York Friday
morning and when there called upon
the son and mother.
For thirty seven years Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett have spent their summers at
their brick cottage at Berlin corner,
being next door neighbors to George
Crandall. Mrs, Everett and her son
also spent last summer in Berlin.
The family had become attached to
Berlin and Montpelier and to their
people among whom they have formed
many acquaintance and warm friends.
In the course of events the family be
came interested in the Heaton hospi-
tai. In the interim of these yearly
visits Mrs. Everett, said she had kept
in touch with the people and affairs
in this vicinity by reading the Watch
man, which the family has taken con-
tinuonsly during all these years.
On Thursday Mrs. Everett gave Mr..
Cross a check for 1000 with which
to endow the operating room in the
hospital and another party gave him
check for 500 which he said might be
used for general expenses of the hos
pitla.
Part of the money will be used for
making improvements in the operat.
ing room, one of which will be the
the substitution of a glass, for the
present cement, floor.
a tablet will also be placed in this
room bearing the following inscrip
ton: I'm loving memory of Erastus
Everett, LII. d., born August 3,
1915, died May 7, 1900. For thirty
seven years, 1862 1899, summer resi-
dent of Berlin, Vt"
The residue of the endowment will
be invested as fund for this room.
AT the next meeting of the hospital
trustees, suitable resolutions will be
passed and a copy will be sent to Mrs.
Everett and her son.
This gift is most generous one and
the pleasure of accepting it is enhand.
ed because of its coming unsoupht
and because of the kindly memories |
of the people and their country homes
which must have been engraved ON |
the hearts of the magnanimous donors |
Such incidents as these are the fires |
which melt and consume skepticism
IN the goodness existing in the human
family, and the community as whole
Will extend to these generous friends
III the busy metropolis their kindest
wishes for Il long and happy life
which their good works merit.
MI. Gross said today that when he
received the letter he was prompted
to vllst the parties in person, and did
50. lie said he was amply repaid for
ihe trouble in witnessing the pleasure
which 1t gave Mrs.. Everett and her
son to make their gifts and the kind
mess with which they recalled the
people OF Berlin and this city in re-
counting the happy days spent in
heir midst.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT.

Judge Munson went i'm Tuesday even.
ing To dispose of several unsettled mat
ters. '''
IN the divorce case of Stebbins anainst
teDDlns, previously heard a bill was
granted for adultery
heniy Lowell of Waterbury, who pleads
state Industrial school mt Vergennes dir
ing the remainder of his minority. or I'M
III september 1906 with the alternative
Rutland GU
Court went in few minutes Wednesday
ilol'hnE, "A ulVorce was granted in the
case of Stone against stone, after which n
maj adjournment of the September term
was taken.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
r. E.. 3.

We heard Il man say the other morning
that the abbrebiation for February-Feb.-
means FREEZE EVERY BODY. and that man
looked frozen in his ulster 1t was appar-
ent that he needed the kind of warmth
that stays, the warmth that reaches from
head to foot, all over the body. We could
have told him from personal knowledge
that Hoods Sarsaparilla gives permanent
warmth, it invigorates the blood and
speeds it along through artery and vein,
and really fits men and women, boys and
girls, to enjoy cold weather and resist the
attacks of disease. 1t gives the right kind
of warmth, stimulates and strengthens at
the same time, and all its benefits are last
ing. There may be suggestion in this
for you.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
POINTS ABOUT
AIM OND SNUFF

The great cure for Catarrh, Hay
Fever Cold in the Head, Deafness
and Headache
Almond Snuff clears the head of
foul mucus. Heals the ulcers of the
head and throat Sweetens the breath
and restores the senses of taste, smell
and hearing. Does not cause sneez-
ing and is very pleasant to use. Sold
at all drug stores or will be sent by
mail on receipt of 25 cents. Stamps
AIKEN. Henry, Johnson g. Lord Pro-
perities, Burlington, vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
JUDGE DAY.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-In many cities
| Throughout the west the Anniversary
of the birth of William Mckinley was
observed on Wednesday by memorial
services. Flags were at half mast and
the schools were generally closed
In this city a monster public meet
ing was held at which the principal
address was made by Judge William
+. Day, eX-secretaTy of State He
said in part:
I'm the fullness of life, with mes
sage of good will and kindness yet
fresh from his lips, meeting the people
who delighted to testify to th&t affec-
ton and appreciation which w$s his
highest reward for faithful and uhre-
uniting service, President Mckinley
was felled to the earth for no other
offence than that in his person he rep
resented the head of the nation, and
stood for liberty regulated by law,
and not for that unbridled license |
which knows no respect for the laws |
of God or man. This tragedy which |
fills our hearts with grief has lesson
for the living and calls upon law max
ers and law enforcers for all that
legislation and courts can do for the
and punishment of those
who teach or practice the dreadful
tenets of this code of lawlessness and
ruin.
william Mckinley, boy and man,
was a type of the best possibilities of
American life He was devoted to
his country and its institutions He
lid not concur i'll the Napoleonic the
Try that a man i'll power should under
AXE to shape events to his own selfish
purpose. He believed the sober sense
If the people of a republic was the !.
Ultimate appeal of the statesman. To
very question of public policy he
ave the most earnest and careful
hought and sought to guide the pub
ic sentiment in the channels which
70 considered to be the best for the
eneral good. T"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE.

For thirty minutes Wednesday
Montpelier was without police Off
Ger, regular or special.
On Tuesday evening Mayor Brown
sent the following letter to Chief De-
merritt
Jan. 2S, 1902.
Mr.. G. E. Demerritt, Chief of Po-
lice, Montpelier, vt.
Dear Sir: You are hereby notified
that your resignation as chief of po-
lice of the city of Montpelier will be
accepted provided the same is placed
in my hands before eleven o. clock a.
M, on the goth inst,
Yours truly,
Joseph G.. Brown. Mayor.
At 10 80 Wednesday Chief Demer-
lit handed his resignation to Mayor
Brown, and the mayor sent him the
following letter of acceptance;
Jan. 30. 1902.
Mr. G. E. Demerritt, Montpelier, vt.
Dear Sir Your resignation as chief
of police of the city of Montpelier is
hereby accepted to take place at once.
You are requested to at once place
in my hands all keys and property be-
longing to the police department
You are also requested to submit a
full report of the business of the po-
lice department from the time of your
appointment to the present time and
place the same in my hands as soon as
possible.
Yours truly,
JOS G. Brown, Mayor
At eleven O'Clock Mayor Brown had
appointed Charles II. Reagan as chief
Of police and Mr.. Reagan had taken
his oath of Office at the Office of the
city clerk.
Accompanied by the mayor the new
chief went to the police Office where
eX-chief Demerritt formally turned
over the department and property to
his successor.
Chief Demeritt has been empioyed
on the police force in Montpelier for
twenty seven years and was admitted
ly an accommodating and efficient Off
Ger. He plans to resume work at his
trade of close platter i'll the Cotton
Manufacturing Company's works.
The mayor said that his reasons for
asking for Chief Demerritt's resig-
nation were based upon matter en-
tlrely outside the investigation or the
ST. Johnsbury matter, which had alb
solutely no Influence over his action.
Chief Reagan was for some years a
police officer in Burlington and was
removed when there was a political
change in that city's administration.
He has been motorman on the local
electric road ever since its operation,
about four years. Mr. Reagan has
made many friends while in the city
by his courteous and modest demeanor
who will wish him the best of success
in his new field of labor. His APP
po1ntment naturally causes a surprise
but on every hand are heard eompli-
mentary expressions regarding the
choice.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
MINISTER'S MONDAY CLUB.

The Minister'S Monday Club
held its regular monthly meeting in
the Congregational church, Barre, on
Monday, February 3, at ten o clock in
the morning. After devotional eXer-
cises and three minute reports of ser
mons Rev. l.. f. Fortney of Plainfield
preached on 'Skepticism, = It's
Cause and Cure" The principal feat
ure OF the afternoon session was a
review of Prof. l.. L. Paine's "Evo-
luton of Trinitarianism, " by Rev.
Francis A. Poole of Barre,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
Saved Him from Torture.

There is no more agonizng trouble than
piles. The constant itching and burning
make life intolerable. The torture is un-
ceasing. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles AT once. For skin diseases,
cuts, burns bruises, all kinds of wounds it
is unequalled j :. Gerall, St Paul. Ark q,
SAYS: From 1865 | suffered with the pro.
truding, bleeding piles and could find
nothing 10 help me until used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes com
pletely cured me-" Beware of counter
feits. w. F.. Terrill & Co., c. Blakely
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
A Legacy of the crin

Is Ofteh a rundown system. Weakness,
nervousness, lack of appetite, energy and
ambition, with disOrdered liver and kid
neys often follow an attack of the wretch
ed disease. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic, blood
purifier and regulator of Stomach, Liver
and Kidneys, Thousands have proved
that they wonderfully strengthen the
nerves, build up the system, and restore
to health and good spirits after an attack
OF Grip. If suffering, try them. Only soc,
Perlect satisfaction guaranteed by C..
Blakelv
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
BuckIin's Arnica Salve.

The best aud most famous compoulniSd
in the world to conquer h"hes ana XII
pains. Cures Cuts, heals burns ana
Bruises, snbdues Inflammation, n. 'stSlS
Piles. Wilton eff Boxes sold yearly. Wo. rs
wonders in Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Skin
E,uptiohs. 1t cures or no pay. % cents
at c. Blakely drug store,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
Millions Put to Work.

The wonderful activity of the new CEN
Jury IL shown by an enormous demand
New Life Pills For Constipation. sick
Headache, iliousness, or any trouble of
stomach, Liver or Kidney they're unrI
vailed only Zoe at G BlalSely drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
Get TIE Most
Out of Your Food

E'GGt OF 4 OGEF FOOG
You don't and can't il your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into it.
1t gets tired easily, and wdat 1t fails 30
digest is wasted.
Among the signs Of a weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits Of ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and
run down condition OF the system, and have
been greatly benefited by its use. l would
not be without it in my family. | am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stoin-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
Invaluable" T.. b. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods CdrSdpdriIld
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
DISCUSS WELFARE OF COUNTY
Commissioners and supervisors at
Fremont Treat Many Cues
lions of Interest.

FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
The commissioner and supervisors put in
a busy day today and accomplished consid-
cradle work. Last evening they listened
to an address by w. H. Clements Of the
Fremont Normal school. This was followed
by a discussion on the payment of interest
on county money in the banks. Nearly all
those taking part we're opposed to the
present law, which requires the banks to
pay 3 per cent on county balances. The
banks would not pay that rate, but were
willing to pay 1 IL or 2 per cent The
result was a loss to the county. The law
found little support among the members
and a resolution demanding it's repeal was
adopted.
The first on the order of business this
morning was election Of officers and the
following were chosen: President, Phillips
of Adams county; vice president, Winter OF
Madison; secretary, Roberts OF Dodge;
treasurer, Harte Of Douglas. The attendance
today was much larger than yesterday and
more we're present than have attended any
previous annual meeting. Thirty counties
are represented. In the afternoon Janitor
Houck replenished the baskets Of apples,
oranges bananas and cigars, and the con-
~vention proceeded to the discussion Of many
4 4aVoNAOh - "hASh C1NA 80
particularly interested. Among the ques-
tions discussed were the power Of the COM
missioners to place minor children who were
a county charge in suitable families where
| they could be better looked after than In
| poorhouses; how the duties Of the county
boards Of health could best be perfected;
and the liability of the county, for injuries
caused by defective bridges, On the latter
there was a diversity Of opinion. Traction
engines were also discussed at considerable
length. Some commissioners wanted a law
compelling the owners to plank bridges be-
fore running the engines over them, while
others doubted whether such a law would
do any good and that II the bridges were
properly constructed they would hold up
the engines.
The remainder of the afternoon session
was taken up with a discussion OF various
questions of general interest in regard to
management Of poor farms, roads, bridges
and taxation. One which created the most
interest vas in regard to the ACCESSIBILITY
Of the counties foreclosing tax liens. Com
missioner Welton of Lancaster was of the
opinion that 1t was very poor policy and
that his own county would be way behind
financially by doing so.
A special meeting will be held at Bea-
trice in December, at which time the legis-
lative committee will submit its report
The next regular session will be II
Beatrice in January, 1908. The commits
sioners attended the lines band concert
this evening as the guests of the CONNER.
cial club.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
Held for Assault.
SHERIFF CASE is UP AGAIN
Contestant Appeals to Higher Court
from the Ruling of the County
Judge.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Feb. 1s.-(special.) y
The contest over the once Of sheriff has
bobbed up again, having been taken from
the county court to the district court upon
a writ Of error. This case was dismissed
in county court by the party bringing 1t,
who paid all costs. The contestant hled an
afhdavit on the first day OF the term Of the
county court. stating that the case was dis
missed without his sanction and without
his knowledge, and asking that the case
be not dismissed. but that the court set
aside it's decree, which had already been
spread upon his records, and permit the
case to come before a jury. The attorneys
for the defendant, who was also the in
cumbent, filed a petition to the effect that
the county Judge had already dismissed the
case by a desire OF the party who filed It,
and that the court did not have authority
to reopen the case. The court sustained
the petition and the plaintiffs have filed a
writ OF error. There are some prospects
Of this case being taken to the supreme
court.
The district court convenes here on Mon
day next, with Judge Letton on the bench.
The docket contains 200 cases, among the
most important Of which are the damage
suits against the Wymore saloon keepers
and the case Of the State against Jasper
Byers for contempt Of court. Mr.. Byers
disappeared during the last session Of the
grand jury and took the proceedings of thai
body with him. which consisted Of books
and records. In a few days he returned
them by express from Council Bluffs, Ia.
to the county attorney. Mr.. Byers was
secretary of the grand jury at the time.