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

Brattleboro, March Cen. Julius j.
Estey, president of the Estey Organ
Company, died early this morning from
apoplexy, aged fifty-seven years.
Gen. Estey was born in Brattleboro,
January 1915, son of Hon. Jacob j.
Estey, maker of the Estey organ and
the originator of the Estey Organ
Company, the largest industry in Brat
tleboro and one of the leading manu-
factories in the country. Gen. Estey
was a graduate of Norwich Univer-
sity, where he acquired the taste and
training that have made him so prom
inent in the States military affairs.
He became a partner in the business
of the Organ company and for some
years past it's chief manager His as
sociates in the business, up to the
time Of his death, were his father and
brother in law, the late Ex-Governor
l.. K. Fuller He was treasurer of the
company and had for years been the
president of the People National bank
of Brattleboro. He had represented
his town and his county in the Gen
eral Assembly, and his party in the
State and national assemblies of the
Republican party, of which he was
an active and devoted member, his
name being often associated with the
governorship and other high offices,
to which he would undoubtedly have
been elected but for his untimely
death. From subordinate ranks in the
State militia he rose to the rank of
Colonel, and on the creation of the
brigade formation was promoted to
the rank of general.
He married Florence, daughter Of
Dr. Henry Gray, Cambridge, N. Y,
two SONS of the marriage surviving.
Gen. Estey had held important State
offices, had been an active member of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. He was man of fine Christian
character and was endowed with many
qualities that made him friends and
gained him public confidence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
INJUNCTION DISSOLVED.

The injunction restraining the Cen
trail Vermont railway from continuing
the work ON the trestle near Sabin' S
crossing was dissolved Saturday
and work will be resumed there at
once. @. w. Writers of st. Adams,
attorney for the road, arrived in the
city this noon, and met J. H, Senter,
counsel for the city in the matter,
in the judges room at the court house.
They argued the matter before Judge
Start
Mr.. Senter held that the city did
not desire to embarrass the railroad
company unnecessarily, but simply
wished to receive assurance that the
trestle would be temporary affair
oniy.
Finally it was agreed that the in
junction should be dissolved, Mr.. Wit
tiers signing a written guarantee that
the trestle would be replaced by a
permanent bridge as soon as possible
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
WA HINGTON COUNTY COURT.

The March term of Washington County
Court opened at ten o'clock Wednesday
Hon. II. r. Start presiding Other officers
OF the court are, Hon. G ID Edgerton and
Hon. E w. Huntley, assistant judges; r.
she HAT SIdte TaeT = = sSenad
deputy sheriffs; NJ. f. Smile, clerk, and
Mrs. Nellie G. Laird, reporter.
The docket was called ut the morning
session. The number of cases set for trial
would indicate term that will last well
into the summer.
At two o'clock that afternoon the petit
jurors were called and instructed as to
their duties by Judge Start. The first
case set for trial wasState againstBowman
rape.
Judge Starts instructions to the petit
jurors, if followed, will prevent any mis-
carriage of justice. The court has pro-
vided room down stairs in the court
house, for the exclusive use of the jurors,
day and evening, when they are not on
duty.
A jury was empanelled late Wednes-
day afternoon in the case of State
against Frank Bowman of Barre, rape,
and the taking Of testimony was COM
menced The evidence in this case is
largely unfit for publication and Judge
Start has wisely excluded all minors
from the court room during the prog
TesS VI bll6 bTldl. Liz ItslOuu6uU Is
connected with the mysterious disap-
pearance of Grace Hutton, a young
girl of Barre, several months ago when
it was alleged he kept her secreted in
his room against her will. Later an
information charging Bowman with
rape was filed by States Attorney
Hoar. The respondent has been in
Jail at Montpelier since last Deem
Der. W. A. Lord is assisting the
States Attorney in the prosecution.
M M. Gordon and F. A. Thomas ap-
pear for the defendant.
e. l.. Putney, who entered as sure
ty for Charles Sands, in the case of
Ward against Sands, surrendered his
principal in court late Thursday after
noon. Sands was unable to again Sc
cure bail and was committed to Jail.
The State rested late Thursday after
noon in the case of State against Bow
man, rape, and the defence has since
been putting in evidence. The convic-
tion or acquittal of the respondent will
probably hang on the story told on
the stand by Grace Hutton. Nearly
all the other evidence introduced by
the State was in confederation of Miss
Hutton $ story, while that introduced
Friday by the defence has a tendency
to discredit it, and to show its i'm
probability.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Hon. j. A. DeBoer, vice president
of the National Life Insurance Com
pany, has issued to all agents of the
country the following official notice
of the death of j. @, Houghton, late
president of the company:
cit is my sad duty to announce that
President James @. Houghton died at
Naples, Italy, on the 4th day of March,
1902, of what was supposed to be an
gina pectoris. With Mrs. Houghton,
and party, consisting of Mrs. James
r. Phelps, Mrs. j. Howard Edwards
and Mr.. James L. Phelps, his life
long friend and business associate, he
sailed from Boston on the Steamship
Commonwealth on the twelfth of Feb
ruary last. 1t was his intention after
twenty-five years of practically unin-
terrupted attention to business, to
take long vacation and rest abroad.
Gable messages from Gibraltar and
Naples duly announced the arrival of
the party and all well. On the fourth
of March, however, came the unex-
pected word from Mr.. Phelps that
President Houghton had died sudden
ly at Naples on that day and that by
the same steamer they would return
to Boston with the presidents re-
mains. This unlocked for, sad intelli-
gence has placed the entire office un-
der the ban of great sorrow, in
which it will be joined by all who
knew the president and the man. The
steamship Commonwealth is scheduled
as due at Boston on Monday the 18th
day of March. Notice of arrange
ments for the funeral can therefore
not be issued until later. -
Accompanying this is comprehen-
sive obituary sketch of Mr. Hough-
ton, which closes with the following
appreciative words:
"The essential characteristics of
James O. Houghton were absolute
honesty, a faculty for constant work,
fidelity to every trust, and certain
charming personality, which, coupled
with many acts of kindness, brought
and held him the friendships of men.
No one in the community where he
lived and did his work, enjoyed a
larger measure of profound personal
affection and respect and no man S
death could bring to those who knew
him best a more sincere sense of per-
sonal loss. While he discharged IN
Vulnerable services for his banks, his
town, it's schools and all its other
forms Of educational and moral life,
to say nothing of recurring private
trusts, it was essentially as director
and officer Of the National Life Insur-
ance Company that he gave his largest
and most conspicuous service. The
burden of his thought and work was
placed there and it is not wholly in
correct to suppose that in some de-
gree its responsibilities and care con-
tributed to his comparatively early
death.
1t is impossible for us under this
sudden and heavy blow to properly
inventory our feelings and make a
true estimte of the man whom we
have so intimately known as an asso-
ciate and so sincerely respected as an
officer and man. He left us but yes
terday for the seas in search of well
earned rest. The seas return him
back to his home and his native shores
to rest forever, leaving us the mem
DRY of good, strong, faithful and no
BILE life spent in the service of his
race. ~
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

There is more cataTrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable For a great
disease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly falling to cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it inourable.
'cience has proven catarrh to be cons
titutiohal disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f, j, Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only oonstitu-
tional cure on the market. II Is taken in
ternally in doses from l6 drops to tea
spoonful. Ii acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case ii fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY y CO.. Toledo,
O. Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
POINTS ABOUT
ALMOND SNUFF

The great cure for Oatarrh, Hay
Fever, Gold in the Head, Deafness
and Headache.
Almond Snuff clears the head of
foul mucus. Heals the ulcers of the
he ad 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
tax en-. Henry, Johnson & Lord Pro-
perities, Burlington, vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
Locklaw from CobWebs.

Cobwebs put on cut lately gave a
woman lockjaw. Millions know that the
best thing to put on cut is Bucklens
Arnica Salve, the infallible healer of
Wounds, Ulcers, Sores, Skin Eruptions,
Burns, Scalds and Piles. 1t cures or no
pay. Gully pc at c. Blakely's drug. store
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t cures Corns, Bun
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen
Feet. At all druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
NOW BUILD YOURSELF UP.
Your Blood Is Poor ard TtiN Your Nerves Weak, You
Are Run Down In Health.
Take DR.. Creenes Neryura, Best Of All Spring Medi.
cnes, Most Wondered Restorative and Strength
ener Known to Scence--Makes Pure Blood,
Strong Nerves, Vigorous Bodies.

Spring anas you With thin s Mood weak RELAXED
that OF order without being exactly
Ghils
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

rOW, and you perhaps nave
rheumatism, neuralgia, bilious
ness or kidney disease because OF
your disordeFed condition. You
must take the best medicine TO
give You renewed strength and
vitality, the best blood builder
and purifier, the best nerve
stFengthener and invigorator.
DE-. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy is the best medi-
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II purihes and eDrtches the
blood, feeds, strengthens, and
invigorates Che nerves---in fact,
1t makes the weak strong, the
sicA we'll, and will cure your
stomach trouble, your bilious
ness, your kidney trouble, rheu.
matisfn, or neuralgia.
DR.. Orlando Klser, o54 Reese
Ave-, Lima, Ohio, writes:
MANY years ago was unfortunate
enough 10 lose my health, and, while
endeavoring to regain the same, gradu-
ally grew worse, Gutii became COM
plete wreck in every respect My ner-
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weak and the hearts action irregular,
which was a source of great alarm to
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was interfered with, and, generally
speaking, considered my time short
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and gave up the thought of ever being
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through the use Of Dr. Gteene's Nervu-
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am proud to speak and stand ready to
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Wonderful remedy"
erve remedy now for your spring
ldence Of the people as no other
o regular physician, DR.. Greene,
, largest practice and makes the
I'd who can be consulted without
1850.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
Hin Ancient Foe

To health and happiness is Scrofula-
as ugly as ever since time immemorial.
1t causes punches in the neck, dis
figures the skin, inhames the mucous
membrane, wastes the muscles, weak
ems Che bones, reduces the power OF
resistance to disease and the capacity
for recovery, and develops into con-
sumption.
"a bunch appeared on the left side OF
my neck. 1t caused great pain, was lanced,
and became running sore. l went into
general decline. j was persuaded to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and when l had taken
six bottles my neck was healed, and have
never had any trouble Of the kind SINCE"
MRS X. T. SNYDER, Troy, Ohio.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

We do first clSss work on short notice
Vermont Watchman Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
Hoods SarsGpdrilld
and Pills

will rid you of it, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12

Of So. Glen Falls N. Y, des-
cISbes a condition which thous-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-03

the Republican ticket tomorrow but this
was not regarded as serious.
GOOD GOVERNMENT PEOPLE.
On the other hand, he said the Good
Government people. whom the Republi-
cans had always poo hooed. were with
the Republican candidates this year. and
there was quite. following after tho
come out for police commissions and the
Ano,her prominent party man. in
would not admit for an Instant that there
was the least sign OF break In the
party -iines, -ar,t- thnr.p .psopie would won
der or wednesday where all the Repub-
There was nothing Serious, he said. in
Franklin p. Owens candidacy. and that
MAJ; capron was already as good as
Mayor Granger was a very strong can
didate for mayor on the city ticket where
nothing but local issues were concerned.
but II was an entirely different thing
when he was running for congress, he
said. The wealthy East Siders would
come down In swarms to vote for Gran
ger for mayor. but who wouldn't vote
for a Democrat for congress under any
consideration. He wouldn't be surprised
IL Bull got more votes In Providence than
Granger did.
General Hunter G. White would say
that Mr.. Durfee would be elected mayor
OF the city tomorrow.
Thus the situation rests with both par
ties resting on their oars with supreme
confidence in the outcome.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.
The following questions were recently
sent out by the Providence branch OF the
Rhode Island Constitutional league TO
.lNl, i1at frNv al
tions OF the state. the answers received
following:
Providence Branch Rhode Islapd Consti-
tutional League:
Providence r. l., Oct. 20, 1902
Dear Sir-The Providence Branch
Rhode Island Constitutional League, a
non-partisan body, organized for consti-
tutional reform. desires to place before
the voters OF this state the position OF
each candidate for legislative office. as
set forth I'm the following questions.
Do you believe that the Will OF the ma
jority should prevail in the State OF
Rhode Island?
Answer
DO you promise the electors who may
vote for you, that IL elected you Will
use the power OF your office to help sub
NIT 10 the voters OF the state an amend
ment TO the constitution. providing sub
stantially. that a reasonable number OF
the qualified electors OF the state. not
exceeding five thousand b0o0) may pro-
pose future specific amendments 10 the
constitution. by ming petition therefore.
with the secretary of state, any amenj-
ment so proposed TO be placed by nlm
upon the official ballot and submitted 70
IN electors at the succeeding general eiec-
tion. for their adoption or rejection ny
majority voter
Answer
Signature.
An early reply II earnestly solicited. and
a noncompliance will be constued as
negative answer
GEORGE u. BRIGGS. President
s. l.. RANDALL. Secretary.
Continued on page Two.)
The Dots will keep you busy. Watch
for them In The News
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II seems to be the fate OF some people
90 figure In events that are deplorable.
Certainly Julia Rankin is entitled 10 be
placed In that class, for she has been
concerned In one mans murder and now
another's accidental death lies at her
door.
About 10 O'Clock last Saturday night a
man and woman applied at the st. George
hotel. 1876 and 1876 Pine street. for a room
They appeared to be working people
who had been out shopping and had been
beiated, for each carried bundle In
which was new clothing. A..
They were assigned to room 10 on the
third floor and few minutes later one
OF them rang the bell and this called the
might clerk to the .sS dSoT; M, o,, tho ga,
and desired that match be supplied
The clerk stepped into the room, lighted
than a slap was heard. Almost imme-
diateiy the woman called him back to re-
She stood at the foot OF the bed, near
the gas bracket. with garment In her
The couple had evidently been fooling.
and In striking at the man with her
waist the woman had blown out the
The clerk warned them to desist. as
serting that II there was any more funny
business he would put the couple out or
the house.
There were no further calls to the room
anr the supposed man and wife were be-
lleved to have fallen into drunken
elumber.
At / o'clock Sunday morning Mrs.
Elizabeth Spencer the housekeeper, while
making a round OF the premises. detected
the odor OF gas and traced IL 10 room
TO-
The day clerk. Albert whipple. re-
eponded 10 her alarm and using a chisel
forced the door.
The couple were In bed and the room
was nlled with gas.
A call was sent for an ambulance and
the unconscious persons were transferred
70 the Rhode Island hospital
No hope was entertained for the man,
who died at 4:l0 this morning. The wo-
man grew more comfortable during the
night and may live
There was nothing on the clothing OF
the victims which would disclose their
identity: but at s:i5 this morning the man
was Identified by his sister as George
Barber, 2s years old. of 81 McDonough
street in the Olneyville district
The woman proved to be Julia Rankin.
paramour Of George Dixon. who murdered
Amos u. Perrin at Mapleville. one night
last winter.
Dixon took Perrin to his house and
while there Perrin became too free with
the Rankin woman.
Perrin in hum left the house.
Dixon picked up an ak. followed Perrin
md killed him with one blow. which split
his victims head open.
The supposition is that the couple got
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-03
HARD COAL
NOT YET
ON Way
Local Dealers Have No Infor-
nation as to Probable Ship.
ment, but Hope for News Soon

The local coal dealers have as yet re-
ceived no information as to the time
when cargoes OF coal may be received
at this port. and in this respect they are
no better Off than they were last week.
At the Eastern Coal company this morn
ing II was stated that few letters were
received as a rule on Mondays, but IL
was hoped that by tomorrow something
definite might be known.
The local supply Of coal Is growing
beautifully less constantly and the supply
OF soft coal received Is not sufficient to
meet the demands which have been made
on the dealers by the people as a whole.
There is some soft coal to be had and yet
the people as a rule are holding OF in
their purchases OF fuel because they
prefer the hard coal II such can be se-
cured.
The prices remain as they were last
week. Freight rates have not advanced.
but continue high. and as there Is noth-
ing coming rates might just as we'll
be any price so far as affecting the local
price OF anthracite coal One cargo OF
anthracite coal, practically dust. which Is
known as culm. was received here yester-
day consigned 10 a Pawtucket firm, and
this consisted of 700 tons. The coal
would promptly be refused by any manu-
factory under ordinary conditions. but
at present anything In the form OF coal
is acceptable.
This coal can only be burned with
forced draught, and, OF course. II does
not give the results that would be given
by better grade of coal. There Is plenty
OF wood to be found and this is not being
bought as rapidly as II was. though there
Is a good demand at lower prices than
obtained several weeks since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-03
DIVORCE
CASES IN
COURT
DEGREES Were Asked for Chiefly
on the Ground Of Failure
TO Provide.

The docket Of contested petitions for
divorce was in order today I'm Judge
Douglas court. Though a number were
heard on depositlons. In no case was
there a contest. Counsel for respondents
withdrew before the cases were called
for hearing today
Most Of the divorces were granted on
the ground Of neglect 10 provide. The
stories were much the same. and the part
OF intemperance In breaking up homes
was set forth with much emphasis
A friend OF n woman who asked for
divorce stated that the husband looked
very peculiar and could not look any one
straight I'm the eye. This witness also
volunteered the information that the re-
spondent did not look much like her hus
band.
Hettie R. Holstein. a stenographer,
claimed I'm her deposition that she and
Paul Holstein were married by an al
derman I'm New York city I'm 1894. and
that her husband deserted her three
weeks after her marriage. He left her
without n cent TO provide for her wants.
The last she heard OF her husband was
when he lived In Texas some years ago.
She came 10 this city In 1899. Her petit
ton which was filed over three months
ago. vas granted. Page a Page were
her attorneys
CONTINUED on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-03
THIEVES
SQUANOER
BIG ROLL
Of the $50 Taken From D. J.
Sullivan but Thirty Cents
Was Recovered.

Capt. Lawrence Of the Sd police station
was yesterday in receipt OF complaint
from Dennis Sullivan OF S34 South Main
street that he. Sullivan. had been up
against a brace game. Thieves had taken
him into 3s2 South Main street. Saturday,
where they had done him out OF 500
Sullivan remembered who some OF his
associates OF the day had been and for
these a hunt was made.
When the captain discovered certain
men OF beer appetite and money. drink
ing champagne and Rhine wine he was
sure that he had got on the track Of the
missing 500
He therefore caused to be arrested a
man who was found in a South Main
street lodging house and held him on sus-
picion. Later another man was picked up
on Williams street.
This morning the suspects were arraign-
ed In the 9Th district court
Thomas Jordan, an old-time state farm
er was fined $50 and costs for receiving IS
OF the missing 500. knowing the same to
have been stolen.
John ]. Murphy was held for the grand
jury in s700. for larceny from the person
and possession.
Murphy Is an old Comique graduate and
will be remembered by the frequenters OF
that theatre as the pugilistic boot-black
and occasional "supe."
But 30 cents OF the big roll was recov-
cred
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TO VIEW ROUTE
Appellate Court Will Make a
Visit TO WoOnSOcket.

The appellate division OF the supreme
court will meet for the first time In its
history at the city OF woonsocket on Dec.
Q. For some time the city OF Woonsock-
et has desired to force the Woonsocket
Street Railway company to extend its
rails and run It's cars into a growing Sec
ton OF the city known as Paramount.
One route selected by the city council
the court declared an unreasonable one.
The city council has made IL possible to
go by another route from the centre or
the city TO the section named. and the
council wants the railroad company TO so
over this route.
The directors OF the woonsocket Street
Railway company like the new route no
better than the first one. City Solicitor
France wants the company forced to go
by the new route.
1t was decided by the justices OF the
appellate division that they would so to
Woonsocket and take view of the pro-
posed new route. and would also hear the
case there.