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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
TEE TIMEs: RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures 1907

our present big. steamships. the pride
Of the world, are wonders. indeed. but
they haven't yet sailed over Mount
Ararat, nor had all the people in the world
on board at one time az passengers
Sceptical readers have little faith In the
ark story, yet 1t is a fact that in the
mines under the great plains and deserts
Of Montana, Wyoming and Mexico they
are digging cut the skeletons OF AMI
mails hundred feet long and pine R1io, Is
With chunks of resin as big as man
fist: and up on the Rocky Mountains,
above timber line, ten or twelve thou
sand feet above the level of the sea,
there are beds of saddle rock oyster shells
and the remains OF alligators that once
were risky and smiling in the youth OF
the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

prevailing franker and more business-like
relations between capital and labor than
obtains in England. The power of union
ism seemed to be growing. American EN-
ployers are more scientific than those
maximum OF work for the minimum OF
wages as he does In England. Tiiiett
maintains that in England the highest
the employers to constitute what they
call average ability. In America. ON the
other hand. superior proficiency aiways
received extra compensation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
'Os THE WESTCOTES,'
A VERY CLEVER STORY

season. The entire juno number is made
up Of bright, warm-weathr reading. The
shorter tales are crisp and pointed, and
the verses and witticisrns are character
isticaliy brilliant. 1t is rather shocking,
some Of 1t, but. OF course. these Tales"
were not written for Juvenile reading.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
T,.e Westcotcs. BY a. Z. CUTLER
Couch. Henry T. Coates & Co.. Phila-

:
Geiphia- 81
...ls,e Wcstcotcs.. is charming little
book tione Ia n most agreeable style. light
nna graceful IN structure. finished an
workmanship, and very attractlveiy TURN
ed out 1t takes writer like q 10
handle such plot so considerably o.
the maiden heroine and so dclicately IN
the Intimate details AS it is. the Eng
ltsh spinster Is Brought out of her love
offair with the young French prisoner
of-war with dignity none the less unae-
a1iable. IL 1t IS rather pathetic. whiic quite
appropriate fatcs overtake tho lesser
figures in tho caste.
The story is concerned with 4 typicai
Family of a sort that you will find IN
almost every district OF Engiand-.a
family which, without distinguishing II
self In any particular way. has heid ias.
10 the comforts Of life ana the respect
OF its neighbors for senerauon ai.et
generation" Such family were 1!c
westcotes Of bayfield, at iAxccster. ~
as1o. at the time when iaxces.er Was -. 49,.
xrison bounds for parolled oitccEs cap
4cred from Napoleon's forces. Dorotnea'
The daughter of the family, with Wnon
che book is most concerned, is desciioea
as a plain girl. who. having no 1no.hei
or friend OF her own sex. mas grown NV
nm awkward woman of thirtS-ScfeH, sen
ssitiye to charm in others. pul ~ noi ~
sof what 1t meant OF how II couiu ~ a. az.
st,,,,red. It IS along this line OF least re-
tristance that Young Charles Raoul makes
dnroads upon her heart. lie is aHnos.
t,.onne enough to be her son, yet ne IS 4
t,,,o, who has had many adventures Az tiie
5tsonsy-turyy life of the time. ana mas q
srit ma fascination that often oosc"!e
.sis real nobility Dorothea RESPONDS ~
a1is ut first unmeaning Ealiahtiies W..
sb,, stafd sincerity. and an amos.
srra t;t,,de impossible in this our aii-so-
phisticated day and generation. .,,;s
ar course the difficulties attenails , 49,.
unusual situation are npou. as i thny arc
.,d Yerpjexed for the author as lnes al, a.
nor the actors in the pathetic llttle ais;-
III hH, 20 - with the aid of the emu
nantly practical older brother, Eha ~.
-nion westcote continues to exttlca.e n.'
heroine very creditabiE; ,iT , nhn &c shot
s3y pumpkin lover while flirting WIN
Dnrothea's maid and hes and ge.s IL az
norted rather than allow Dorotnea Eer
self te be COMPROMISED by ans in he
story are not allowed to monopolize tiie
s,ools however Indeed the characleri ...
1;on &c very nicely balanced by the tru-
Nv clever author The Westcote brothe, .
for instance: Endymioai; ns a nGa, county
politician, slightly ponderous ana agree rec
abiv unconscious of his magnificent sen,
Importance and Narcissus. the Office
iavwer and 'house-cat, who MARKS nnch
to Cambridge and the writer aoou. ,ne md md
man occupation of the West Country anu
the exploits of Vespasian and his generals
in that part of Britain. The Vicomte de
Too,avilie. General Rochambeau ana ON on
er minor characters are admlrapS e,,t
the principals. Really, one must PRO.
nnunce this one Of the most delectable
literary productions of the year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
HOW TO REMOVE PiMPLES, FRECkLES. MOTH, BROWN
PATCHES, BLAcKHEADS. OILlNESS AND ALL De-
FECTS FROM THE FACE, NECK AND ARMS.


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
The Anthracite Coal Industry. BY Peter
Roheris. Published by the Macmillan


There will probably bei r,,ry nao,,,.
anxious to know something about tba
trus conditions which have led to :hc
gigantic anthracite coal strike end an
oDportnne book. which, according tn
Professor Sumner, O! Yale. is "an ex-
cep!ionally exhaustive and Interesting
accoEnt of the anthracite coal Industry
end It's social and economic aspects" Is
MI. Peter Roberts book Oil The Anthra-
cite Coal Industry. Professor Sumner
writes an introduction. a particularly
interesting passage in the book is on the
adjustment OF wages. an amicabe set
tiement OF which is the great dcsida-
ratum OF to-day in the anthracite coal
industry. 1t can he best and most easily
dcne by collective bargaining between
tho operators and tho employees. There
is at present greater co.rpactness of or
ganizatton among the cooperating forces
than ever before: capital Is concentrated
in a few hands: labor is also controlled
by few mer. The question OF wages
needs rcacjustrcnt. and If tho forces l1av-
Ing antagoniStic interests wers to come
together. an lr,icablc settlement wouiu
be effected. This would involve the
acknowledgement OF the labor or
ganization by the operators. This
chief reason for not acknowledging j:
is prejudice and pride. Better coun
SclS Will undoubtedly PlcSdAt siMoilS
men Of broad and intelligent views. for
the United Mine Workers is fact they
have to account with in adjusting wages,
however they may look upon the mat
ter, and it would seem better to acknowI-
edge the fact at once and meet 1t man
fully Mr.. Roberts book which Is the
result of fourteen years life among the
coal miners. is one which should DO in
the hands OF every thoughtful American
who is interested in the settlement of
these grea. labor problems.
cupid's House Party. BY Justus Miles,
Forman. in the Tales From Town
Topics series.
.Cupid's House Party Is the title OF
the novelette, which begins the June issue
of Tales From Town Topics" The story
maintains the standard which has given
this publication its unique position It is
written by Justus Miles Forman. one OF
the cleverest among the younger writer's.
4 OF to-day. Mr.. For1nan has made out OF
CGpid's pranks at Summer house party
tale OF much interest-strong in char
acterizaticn, intimate in its pictures OF
life at n luxurious Long Island country
Eome. and pleasing in its denoucment.
The story Is particularly Apostle at this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

The Aliens. by Mary Tappan Wright.
Charles Scribner's Sons. New YORK
l25 The Bell Book and stationery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

Appropriately, Everybody's Magazine
for June begins with character sketch
Of Edward VII. This is an entertaining n,
account of His Majesty's personality
mode of life. pecularities and virtues,
Written in an interesting vein by Chalm-
ave Roharts and illustrated with innumer-
able photographs Of the King, the Queen
and their palaces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
sThe Boer Fight for Freedom, The Anthracite Coal
Industry. .The Kings Gallant, The Army Song
ster," "cupids House Party :" The Aliens
BOOKS AND AUTHORS COMMENT AND GOSSIP

suddenly q ropes end bangles down the
chimney. dropped there by faithful
page st. NIegrin quickly grasps the sit
uation fastens the rope to ledge ana
filings it out oc tho window. Before he
can descend a stalwart figure proceeds
to climb upward. Friends are at hand.
There is sharp conflict, and IN tho
confusion the duke flies and the princess
is abducted by his men. Later st. Meg
rim locates his lady love and paves the
way to joyous wedding by Staying the
Duke of Guisc in a duel.
@hc Bocr Fight for Freedom. BY Mich
acl Davitt. Funk and Wagnalls, New
York. So net
1.-THE .Bocr Fight for Freedom. al
though, lust off the presses of the pub
fishers. has become ancient history IN
view of the ending of the war a lew
days ago. and Ncssrs. Funk and Wag-
nails will probably have very limited
sale for the bcol, In spite OF its import
ancc as tho first pseudo-authentic his
tory of the Boer war from the Doe: side.
and its mechanical excellence.
Michael Davitt is too well known FOR
much of an Introduction. He is 4
trained Journalist and his book shows
the full use OF keen rcportorial qualities
such as z Work OK llliS Clist1taCtSA w.
mantis. mo one can deny that he has
EathertT His material with thoroughness
and accuracy and has put it together
with admirable skill. but of course it is
strongly colorcd by his prejudices an
tagonistic to England and favorable to
the late Boer Governments.
Mr.. Davitt resigned his membership
in the British House Of Commons in Oc-
tcLcr. 1899. as personal and political
protest against the war. and went soon
after. to the Transvaal on purpose to
write up the struggle from the point
Of view Of Irish disioyalty. He, inter-
viewed all the most important Bocr lead
ers from Kruger down, and Travelled
from town to town end camp to camp in
search of information and impressions.
It is pity that SO much fine energy
was SO misdrected and has gone to
waste. AS it is the book must stand as
no more than a tribute to the bravery
and fortitude of the struggling Beers
what every one is happy to admit and
to reiterate with JUNCTION. They are a
courageous and loyal people and their
Dutch and Huguenot blood qualities them
for ready assimilation into energetic
Britishers. South frica will now arise
from its ashes solid whole. and in time
will be a principal factor in the future
Anglo-Saxon world power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

Many of the favorite songs were mark
ed and made more precious to him be-
cause the gallant and knightly .Jeb''
Stuart had so often borrowed and used
the self same book to make the nights
in camp to be happily spent. Several
survivors of the war. having been priyi-
legged to examine this precious gem of
songs. offered fabulous price for it,
which suggested the idea to again pub
fish another edition. Part Of the pro
ceeds of the sales to go toward increasing
the fund for the Jefferson Davis Arch"
to be erected in Richmond. Va, at the
intersection of Broad and Twelfth Streets
me survivors of the war will no DOUBT
rejoice to sing the old songs as they used
to do and their children and children's
children will love to repeat the refrain
The price will be twenty-five cents
(a'c) per copy. and will be mailed to
any ADDRESS upon receipt of the money
or postoffice order. Address Gaorre r,
l'idsood. publisher. or John ". Fergus
son and Son. printers. or to any book
seller or newsdealer in Richmond. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

The Kings Gallant. From the play Hen
ri III. ct sa Cour.' By Alexnndrs
Dumas. Emo. So3 pages. Gold top.
Cloth. Retail. 81. Street and Smith
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

Messrs. James Pott & Co., whose recent
publications on historical subjects have
attracted so much attention. have in
press a volume entitled "Cromwell's
Army by c. II. Firth, who was the
lecturer last year on the Ford Founda-
ton, Oxford. This is the first and only
connected history of the English soldier
during the Civil War, the Common
wealth and the Protcetorate. Mr.. Firth
has gathered together a vast amount of
interesting matter and has put it, which
is stu more important, in a readable
form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08

The Army Songstcr. Reprinted from the
original of 1864.
The Army Sonsster was published and
dedicated to the Army of Northern Vir-
GINA in the year 1864, by Mr.. George l..
BidSood. the then well-known bookseller
and published, and printed by Macfar-
lane and Ferguson.
The sale of this little gem of songs
was immense among the soldiers in the
camps: it was, indeed a pocket COM
Panion and helped very much to relieve
the Weary hours of the Boys in Gray
around the camp fires. Recently an old
Confederate brought to the publisher his
pocket-worn copy of the Army Song
ster' and asked if he recognized it, say
ing: II would not take fifty dollars for
.H- f. r
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
E1STBARRE.

The new bell was blessed at the
Catholic church Sunday. There was a
large attendance.
DIR. G.. i. r. Hayes sister, Mrs
Johnson returned to her home in
Montreal, on Wednesday,. He accom-
panied her as far as Burlington whore
he stopped to attend the medical con-
vention, returning Tuesday.
DIR. Deziel was at East Barre ON
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eleazer Smith of
Washington visited the home of Mrs
M. M. Paine on Sunday.
There was not only frost but n
freeze last week, ice being.in the roads.
A box social was held at Fred Lem
mend's last Thursday evening, given
by the w. g. Y. U. at the Congrega-
tional church.
Herbert Sargent had another sick
horse Saturday night
Arthur Thompson is driving team
for George Hutchins.
J. G. Mcleod was in East Barre ON
Thursday.
c. E. Pittsley was in the city Sat
urday.
Dean Corliss and wife went to the
play in the city Wednesday evening
Six candidates were initiated in the
Lodge of American Woodman at Gran
iteville Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Newton Wilson attended the
matinee, Saturday afternoon.
w. e. Bixby is driving a pair of
western horses of which he has reason
to be proud.
Mat Healey is setting the new der
rick at J. NJ. Boutwell's quarry. When
complete it will be the largest in the
United States Capacity 100 tons
also, the castings are soon expected to
arrive for the largest holster in the
United States
G. N. Scott visited at the home of
her sister on Friday
The duel which was to have taken
place at the "Ship" Tuesday noon
was postponed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
IN MONTPELIER.
Every Claim Is Backed by To-
cal Testimony.

If the reader wants stronger proof
than the following statement and ex-
perieuce of resident of Montpelier,
what can it be?
james Campbell, of Pitliin street,
says: MY kidneys first began to
bother me in the winter of 1902. This
was positively proven by pains across
my back especially if did much lift
ing or STOPPING. l also had difficulty
with the kidney secretions which
was very annoying and compelled me
to get up several times at night.
tried different remedies, l saw adver-
tised but obtained little relief. a
friend advised me to give Doan's Kid
ney Pills trial and got box from
W. p. Poole's' drug store. | used
them as directed. They stopped the
pain in my back and relieved the 9TH
er,kidney weakness and finally 1 was
completely cured. "
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doan's and
take no substitute
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
BARRE.

The marriage of Michael Shea of this
place to Miss Annie Kelly of Burlington
took place at Burlington Wednesday after
noon. After short wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Shea will make their future
home in Barre.
The ladies aid society fair now being
held in Armory Hall is proving success
full undertaking. The hall is very pref
tily decorated the different booths being
arranged along the sides of the hall, and
the center reserved for dancing. Good
crowd, have been in attendance every
evening. Leintini's string orchestra fur
nishes music for dancing. On Thurs
day evening the girls belonging to the
Sodality of St. Monica's Sunday-school
will give their exhibition fan drill Miss
Gertrude Hecker will be accompanist A
juvenile solo, "What 1 Found in Rays
Pocket" will be sung by NJ ss Beatrice
Callahan.
The young mems Baraca class of the
Baptist church has resumed its pleasant
evenings held from time to time, which
were suspended during the summer
months. Last evening, the first meeting
of the season was held at the Baptist
church. Philip Harlowa read scholarly
paper on Socialism" In the coming
meetings discussions will be held on va
rious subjects interesting and profitable
to the members. Strangers are always
welcome.
The marriage of Miss Mary Shea and
Thomas Burke will take place at St.
Monica's, Wednesday, Oct, %
John A. l.. Julian, for some time re-
porter on the Barre Evening Telegram,
has resigned his position to accept SINH
lar one ON the Bridgeport, Conn, Even
ing Post.
Next Wednesday afternoon, Oct. %,
the Barre Defenders will play the Uni
versity of Vermont second team on the
Goddard campus. A hard fought contest
is expected, as the second team tied the
Varsity in game played few days
since and the Defenders have twice beaten
Middlebury college by large scores.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
GROTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Carbee have begun
housekeeping in a tenement i'll the COT
frin block
Sam Beattie cut his finger quite badly
on an enslage cutter last week.
While Stephen WEIGH was slsckening
some lime some of it spattcred into his
eye causing it to be very sore
John Renfrew aud A, NJ. Heath have
dissolved partnership in the meat market
and Mir. Heath will conduct the business
alone.
W. Harry Hoyt closed out his drug
business last Saturday to DR.. Hatch.
Mr.. Hoyt has been here in the drug store
for three years. He has built up a large
trade since he came here but he expects
to leave this pl ace in about week.
DR.. S. A. Blodgett is putting in tele-
phone line at NJ. ID. Coffrin's and Kicker
Mills.
DR.. s. ~ Eastman is in Washington
ID. c., where he went to attend the Grand
Army encampment.
Antony Hart and Miss Minnie Morri
son was married at the brides home last
Saturday evening by Rev. A. j. Hough.
A. W. Coffrin has moved his iewelry
and barber shop to a room up stairs il
the Cotirin block.
Ed Emery has moved from Charlie
| Ricker's house to tenement in the Blake
house, and Alice Hart has moved from
Pine street to the Mrs Honor's house.
Andrew Miller left Tuesday for visi
in Lowell, Mass.
John Donald was at home over Snnda,
from Northfeld where he works sat hi
trade of stone cutting.
Rev George Brown of Haverhill, N
H., preached at Westville last Sunday
morning and at S. b. Morrson's in tn,
evening.
Mrs. William Hayes has moved from
James Frosts house to tenement in tn
basement of the Hatch block
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
EAST WARREN.

m II. ,,... Cit: III -.
with Mrs We,man rbaver on Thursday
afternoon. Oct. 16 All are invited.
ao,uh.a ,as ,nolaaoa - .ho hoo
of NJ and Mrs w f Moore Oct O
NJ N, ,r,. 49,, Ill. r..
Ne, NlIs. Soel no'''s anu uags n'el 'I e,,
n," 49, .lo,t, n V,. %1o oPe"''s ~"
NJ oad NJ. tnnn Coo1sno1 and
A. anJ Nv, cLa.ydo ponIsom 'I'o',t ', nu
Tnosdav on tho ovn"rtior 70 Ros+om WV W
,r
FAlkLEE'
Miss Emily Mclndoe of Windsor is
visiting In town.
Mrs. Kibbey had short visit from her
cousin, j. A. Goss of Greensboro recently.
Mrs. Kemp has been poorlv for several
weeks and her daughter, Mrs. johnson of
Somerville. Mass. Is with her making ar
ranqements for her to leave home and 90
to Brattleboro to spend the wiuter with
another daughter, Mrs. Dan Prescott
Mr.. Wbeeler's family are moving to
South Fairiee where he is to have charge
of the railroad station and Mr.. THOMPSON
is to move here to take Mr.. Wheeler's
place.
NJ. n Nta g W.. p.;., L
been snendino n few DAVIS with Mrs. Kin
bev. returning home on Saturday.
H.. 1ohn wo..hon sc Col;fonn,o
,h" i !; Do so'na '4 t;,o th hau
a mno 10 I P;onmne. u naI,od On fr;amdo
"YI ~ =, - '"'''" va
"eoeIa, aro,i .n,S Pl"Ie a.lenTeu and
ll'1 Tc.i eli'er'"in''ieh' a' Nor'h ine'ioru
vi riuay evening
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
ESTATE or MARCIA j. EATON.
STATE or VERMONT,

In Probate Court. he at Montpelier in and foI
said District, ON the IN day OF October A. ID 1902
Arthur q. Eatou Admi t-rllor with the will
annexed II Tue e-tu.r Of MARCIA j. EATON,
lat Of Montpelier, In said District, deceased,
presents ms administration account for examination
and allowance. and makes application for a decree
of distribution and partition OF Tia, estate Of said
deceased.
Whereupon, II IS ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to session
thereofto be held III the Probate Office in said Mont
peier. on the oath day of October A. D.1gO2 for
hearing and decision thercon and it is further
dered that notice hereof be given to all persons inter-
ested, by publication of the same three weeks sue
cessively in the VERMONT WATCHNAN AND STATE
this state. previous 10 said time appointed for hear
Ing that they may appear at said time and place. aud
show cause If any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed aud such decree made.
by the Court.-Attest.
4l-43 HIRAM CAEIE TON Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
Legal Notices.
ESTATE OF SAMUEL GLEASON.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT DE WASHINGTON. SIS.

In Probate Court, held In Montpelier, In and for
said District, the 18th day OF October A. ID. l902i
Charles A. Stckney, Administrator of the estate Of
SAMUEL GLEASON, late Of Berlin, in
sale District, deceated makes application to said
Court, with the consent and appreciation In ting
of the widow and heirs Of said deceased residing
~ the State Of NermOn for license to sell all Of the
real estate Of said deceased, situated In Berlin,
In said District, to wit! Home place, Except the
widows right Of dover therein, hut including the
homestead and reversiOn Of said dover
representing that the sale thereof would he
beneficial to the widow and heirs Of said deceased
aud those interested IN his estate, in order to
vert said real estate into money.
WhereupOn. II is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to q session thereof, TO be
held at the Probate Office, In said Montpelier, the
3lst day Of october, A. d. 1902, for hearing and de-
cisoi thereon and It further ordered. that all per-
sons Interested he notified hcreoby publication Of no.
tic of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully In the VERMONT WATCHMAN AND
STATE JOURNAL, a newspaper published at Mont
pelier, In this State, and which circulates In the
neighborhoOd of those interested before said time OF
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place. and II they see cause object thereto.
BY the Court--Attest.
4l-44 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-22
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

New York, Oct 1S.-Miss Ida G.
Craddock, the Philadelphia authoress,
teacher and lecturer, who caused Il
sensation some months ago by her
book, 1.-THE Wedding Night, " COM
mited suicide by inhaling illuminat-
ing gas, today. She had been found
guilty of publishing obscene literature
and sentenced to pay fine of $500 or
serve three months Imprisonment, and
it is supposed this caused a temporary
arrangement of mind.