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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
An American Wit.

The story here related is so typical
of our distinguished representative at
the court of st. James that one would
have no hesitancy in vouching for its
genuineEess. A semi-state reception
was given at the residence of certain
lord in London: our inimitabe
Choate in his court dress" of plain
broadcloth was extremely inconspcu.
Gus in comparison with the gold-iaced
and insignia decorated representatives
of ether countries. When the night was
waning one CT the departing guests
whose indulgence probably made him
forget that English lackeys on such
occasions wore the livery of their
Office, approached Mr.. Choate and re-
quested him to call him cab. The
response was blank stare. Upon his
repeating the request, Won't you
call me cab. please" Mr.. Choate re-
sponded, Certainly. You're e. cab"
Imagine the Indignation of the insult
ed Englishman, who. upon making
complaint to the host, was asked as
favor to point out the offender. After
n search through the crowded saloons
the Englishman was quite at the ell
bow of M. Choate when he exclaimed:
That's the man." The whispered
reply: Why, that's the United States
ambassador" Philadelphia Tele-
graph
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

II was total wreck-cculd not sleep or eat :"
writes Mr.. J. (. Beers. of Bcrryman Crawford
Co, Mo. =" For two years tried medicine from
doctors but received very little benefit, lost
hesh and strength was not able to do a good
days work. commenced taking DR. Picrcc's
Golden Medical Discovery. and when | had
taken one bottle I could sleep and my appetite
was wonderfully improved. ! have taken five
bottles and am still importing"
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale of less meritori-
Gus medicines. He gains YOU lose.
Therefore, accept no substitute for
Golden Medical Discovery"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
ENGLISH IS SIC Is Spoke.

This item is from Corean newspa-
per. published in English:
Seoul. Corea. May %. 1902.-I.ate.
ly the Police Headquarters ordered to
forbid the servants &c to run the
horses fastly On tle big streets as
thcy sometimes pressed the children
down and hurjed them on the ground
and the police stopped mapoo run
uing horse hardly on its back. but
a number Of soldiers came along
quickly and captured the poll Z
away"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
A Wnter Softencr.

A delightful water sofiener for the
bath is made by mixing together two
and half pounds of fine oatmeal
four ounces of powdered CASTLE soap
and eight ounces of powdered orris
root. A yard of butter muslin should
be formed into bags four inches
square. and then be filled WIKI the
ingredients mentioned One of them
put into the bath and used as sponge
will greatly improve the complexion
and texture of the skin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
Ten I.eav.s Are Useful

Tea leaves should never be thrown
away. They are excellent cleansers
of woolen fabrics. especially carpets
Sprinkle Them over the carpets just
before sweeping. They can also be
put to other uses. When few days
old pour boiling water over them and
leave until nearly cold: strain and use
the water for washing paint. White
paint may be easily cleaned by rub.
bling it wiki flannel that has beer
dipped into whiting
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
Whv We Grow Old.

= French writer. Jean Finot, dis
cEssins the question why we grow
cid. says:
For three reasons: First, want of
Physical exercise in the open air.
second, poisoning by microbes which
tne phasocytes have not succeeded in
destroying; third fear of death. II
is hard to imagine the importance OF
this last element. If a man fears
death. it will carry him away. And
yet it i; quite pleasant. too; no seasa.
.icn could be compared to it,"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
IniHua tOlOr a.heine.

A unique coicr scheme in furnish.
ings was carried out by bride who
wished her kitchen to be different
from the ordinary type. She had the
walls of The tiny apartment. for il
formed part of fat. tinted . light
blue ard then bought all her utensils.
of enameled ware in a color to match
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
CHAPTER XZIU.

| was the police sergeant who had
IN Nell Claris to Sir Neville BaX
had brought to Shingle End the
rant for Miss Bostal's arrest. This
rant he had not. so far. had an op-
nifty Of showing to the Colonel.
however. that the lady had dis
Ia. and it had become necessary
search the place. and more thor
shly. the sergeant respectfully
ned to the old gentleman TO inform
latter of the authority by which he
ed.
N"nel Bostal, divining the mans
on. made a gesture of horror,
thout staying either to hear the
explanation or to look at the
I, retreated hastily into the
'rd, however. caught sight of the
in the officers hands, and some
of the truth was suddenly re-
to him. 1t flashed upon him so
ely. this knowledge, that the.
< turned him sick and giddy. 1t
some minutes before he could ask,
hoarse and tremulous voice:
S that warrant"
res, sir"
whom"
Bostal"
d the policeman continued his
.h about the garden and the house
he lady who had so mysteriously
peared.
en- it is - Miss Bostal - whom
Claris wants TO see:"
innkeeper. who had now sub
Z into a stolid silence and tran
sty, was watching the front door
e house. 1t was Hemming; who
ered:
!. sir. He's not quite himself
1t he's not too far off il to haze
use to us. We've had him I'M
eye these last few days, and
sr he gets the chance he makes
for this house, ana clamors 10
.swoman who robbed him. So
a. chit him with us tonight 10
her. She wouldn'i give Us
4 we got the warrant"
( seem 10 mean to give
low." observed Clifford.
Fected to think that her
~ matter of minutes.
Ms post. watching the
use. while the other
premises ri The back.
,scd 50 confident rs
expected from his
use for uneas.ness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
CHAPTER NIL.
Continued.


Continued.
81 thought it was Miss Tneodora.
She was always running in and out of
the garden. feeding the chickens or
looking for eggs or fetching wood from
the stack at the side OF the house or
water from the WELL
$50 that you just thought it was she.
!. and then troubled yourself no more
Aabout it:'
Yes
tDid you hear. or think you heard.
come in again.
There was n pause. Then Nell wills
ed:
Yes"
When was it:'
1t was-a long while after. just be-
= l took the tea into the dining
m"
,ir Neville laid down the pen which
had been holding clasped his hands
locked over his writing-table at
with an air of evaporation.
Now. my dear girl. why on earth
int you tell the coroner that:''
couldn't have told them that in
answers to their questions" replied
Nj. earnestly. Don't you remember
chat all they asked me was whether |
had been outside the house. not wheth.
ser l had heard anybody else go in or
out:"
Sir Neville did remember. Tie asked
me more question.
have heard Il report that n canvas
containing the money collected
the shiDwreckcd sailors on the
before your uncle went out of
mind was found in your room. Is
Il true:'
mo. sir. Meg. my uncle's servant.
nd l found 1t on the mat ut the foot
the stairs. And that is really all I
AVE to tell You. sir" said Neil. with
an air of relief ut having finished the
odious recital
We'll, ;hat is enough for our pur-
pose. fortunately" said Sir Neville, as
he rose to ring the bell And now
'oI must come into the drawing-room
nd let Ladya-Naviile give you a glass
&-Mine. You are Il little bit of Il her
Dine. although you have certainly
moi done much 10 facilitate the course
OF justice" he wound up. with a dig.
nified shake of the head.
Eut Nell refused TO go to he shown
1G IL the drawing-roon. refused even
o hare Il glass of wine or n cup of tea
light to her in the study before she
IN. She was white. trembling. mis-
erable. Eut she felt tha: she wanted
be alone. TO Cry her eyes out ut the
rribie fact that she had been forced
last 10 assist the justice which she
MD have diverted from the Grim.
il she could. One question. how.
-er. she had 10 put in her turn before
me left the presence of the magistrate.
They will bring 1t in that she was
lad, of course. will they not:' she
sked. apxiCusly. but with an attempt
appear quite sire of his answer
Sir Neville's answer was not reas-
ing, and the look which accompa-
4 il was still less so.
chat is matter for after considera.
n
ell walked to the door with stag
ing feet. Miss Theodore murder
In danger of penal servitude, if
ct OF hanging. The thought was too
overwhelmingly horrible.
Neil tottered TO the cab and was
wen back to her lodging ut Court
irs in an almost fainting condition.
wv minutes before the police SER
mt who had been her escort to Sir
ville's started for Shingle End with
warrant for Miss Bostal's c.agehen-
N.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

Jewelry can be beautifully cleaned
by washing in soapsuds il which a few
drops of spirits of ammonia az
stirred. shaking OFF the water and
laying in box of dry sawdust. This
method leaves TO marks or scratches.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
THE
EQUITABLE
Building And Loan Association.
of Snow Hill. Maryland, begins The
Century with assets of over


and is prepared at all times TO make loans
on mortgages, upon most liberal terms.
The four and a half scars plan pro.
vides for the payment Of 80 cents weekly
ON each 500.
The nine years plan provides for the
payment of only % cents weekly on
each $4,000.
The choice of plans is with the Dor
rover, interest 8 per cent.
Money received on deposit bears 3
per cent interest.
All iduciary officers are under ample
corporate bonds, thus protecting those
who deal with the association
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
u.L.EvANs eco
Bankers,
STOCK, BOND AND GRAIN BROKERS,
Market and Eighth Sts., Wilmington, Del.

ORDERS for the purchase and
~ sale of wheat, corn. provisions.
etc, executed on Chicago and
New York Exchanges and car
ried on favorable terms. Or.
ders for stocks and bonds exc.
cuted on all the leading ex-
hanges. Private telegraph
wires and long distance teie-
phone in cur Office.
Write for quotation sheets.
Mailed free daily upon applica-
ton.
90 Correspondence Solicited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13
DIRECTORS.

Clayton ]. Purnell, President; Ed.
ward P. Davis, Vice President; William
Z. Bratten, Treasurer; William F. John.
son, Counsel, Thomas NJ. Purnell, John
H. Burbage, Alfred Child, Oscar NJ. Pur.
nell, W. Elton Boston, John w. Station,
Horace F. Harmonson. Chas. n. Peters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

j. EDWARD WHITE Attorney
at-Law, Snow Hill Special attention
TO collection Of claims and negotia.
tions of loans.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

T.. X. WILSON, Attorney at Law,
Snow Hill. Md. Office opposite Court
House square. corner Washington and
Market street.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

w. &. KERBEN, Attorney-at-Law,
Snow Hill. Md. Office opposite Court
House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-13

CALVIN B. TAYLOR. Attornev
and Counsellor at Law. Berlin, Md.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
LIVED HERE FIFTY YEARS.

John Voodry died last Saturday
evening at the home of Adna Voodry,
his son, i'll Somerville, Mass, aged
eighty-four years. His illness was
brief. He left Montpelier last Octo-
ber, intending to pass the winter at
the home of his son. Funeral services
were held this afternoon in Somer-
vile. The body will be brought to
Montpelier early Wednesday morning
and placed in the tomb at Green
Mount cemetery. A brief service at
the tomb will be conducted by Rev.
G. O. Judkins,.
Mr.. Voodry was one of the old land
marks of Montpelier, having resided
here more than fifty years AS jan
itor of Capital hall and as deputy
sheriff and janitor of the court house
for about twenty years Mr.. Voodry is
well remembered by the older inhab-
itants. In late years he had retired
from active work. Mr.. Voodry was
twice married. His first wife was
Miss Coffey, and his second was Mrs.
R. ". Langley. The latter died
about five years ago He leaves two
sons-Adna of Somerville, and Eliza
nan, who is ON coast wise steamer
on the Pacific coast, also one daughter
Laura, who lives near Albany, n Y.
For many years Mr. Voodry was
consistent member of Trinity church.
His death will cause a feeling of sad
ness among very many i'll Montpelier
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
Letter to L. D. Taft.

Dear Sir There are thousand ways to
cheat in our business; and whether our
neighbors suspect us of cheating or not,
depends on ourselves, our talk, our face
our eye, our walk, our standing straight
up or crooked--our neighbOrs know all
about us without being told
We are pretty well known. We are no
infant-14G years old-began business ON
this little island (New York; in 1854. Have
been making paint and a noise in the
world ever since
And there isn't man, alive or dead,
that wouldn't testify for us, if you should
stir him up.
We grind lead and zinc in linseed oil by
machinery, all together That's our busi-
ness. We live on the prolit-machinery
over hand-wolk. Painters mix their paint
by hand-they imagine they do-they half
mix it, We grind together; whole-miX
Better and costs less money.
We are the very best friend the painter
has, if he knows it-yes, whether he knows
il or not. He cant afford not to know it.
We are the painters customers friend
We save them both money.
Yours truly,
+. w. DEvoE 4 Co.
Abbott & Bailey sell our paint.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

BY the reports of A. J. Sibley, chair
man of the school commissioners and
Prof. E. g. Ham, superintendent of
schools it is shown that the total re-
ceipts from all sources for the support
of the Union and Washington county
grammar schools for the past year
were $40, 40, 20 and the expenditures,
$19, 009. 81 leaving balance of $l60. SO.
The total enrolment of the several
grades for the year follows Spring
term, 75l fall term, S04; winter term,
1888; average attendance, 760 in round
numbers The attendance for the fall
term is the largest in the history of
the schools
The new building was first used at
the opening of the fall term with an
enrolment of $40 scholars for that
term, and 298 for the winter term.
The commissioners and superintend-
ent are unanimous in the opinion that
the kindergarten department is an un-
qualified success. The enrolment in
this department was forty for the fall
term and forty-one for the winter
term. The commissioners and super
intendent make some general recon-
mendations regarding the work, chief
among which is the raising of the
standard of the schools by thorough
revision of the courses of study from
the lowest to the highest grade, so as
to get them on more definite basis
The work of the past year has been
along these lines hut is still in an un-
settled state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
LARGE RECEIPTS

The closing performances of "Siballa"
OH saturday afternoon and evening were
M ST successfully and largely attended
The gross rocei Is for Saturday afternoon
were SlSSSO and 1920 for the eyeniDp.
The gross receipts for the four perfor-
mances Were about s1243 The band
under whose auspices the play was given,
Will receive One-half the gross receipts
ana pay all the expenses, such as rent of
opera house, music, advertising, etc.
which is estinRted in the vicinity of $500
X. w. Averin receives the other half
for his and his assistauts' wurk, and use
of costumes and scenery.
funny incident occurred at the even
ing performance. AT the afternoon Der-
formance, when Frank Goss, as Carrabas
captain of the brigands, was doing his
stunt and song, he swoOped down ON W.
H. Dufur, clarenetist in the orchestrn. and
grasping him 10y the hair made as though
he was about TO scalp him with his dirk.
Expecting repetition of Mr. Goss'
pleasantly N the evening performance
Mr. Dufur prepared surprise for him
When VT. Goss swooped down ON him for
another handful of hair, Mr.. Dufur level
ed revolver and fired blank cartridge
at him The pair were so close together
that Mr. GOss staggered back from the
surprise, shock ana would have fallen 10
the stage floor had not some of his brig
ands rushed TO his d and braced him M.
after which he went on with his part.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
E. H. FITZHUGH.

At meeting of the directors of the
Central Vermont railway, held on
Friday at st. Albans r. S. Logan re-
signed as vice president and general
manager, having accepted the position
of assistant to vice president Hayes
of the Grand Trunk railway. E. H.
Fitzhugh, who formerly occupied
this position, was elected to fill the
vacancy caused by Mr.. Logans resig-
nation, and has entered upon his du-
ties. Mr.. Hayes and Mr.. Fitzhugh
were elected directors of the Central
Vermont to succeed Mr.. Reeves and
Mr.. Logan resigned; they were also
elected members of the executive com
mittee, the other member of which is
E. H. Baker of Boston.
The original policy inaugurated at
the organization of the company, of
putting and maintaining the property
i'll the highest state of efficiency is
thus to be continued. The affairs of
the Brattleboro and Whitehall, mar
row gauge, were fully considered and
it was resolved that the new manager
give his attention at once to the road
and put it in condition TO meet the
requirements OF its patrons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
Business M ere M ention.
G. +. Shepard, licensed auctionee
Marshfield, Vt.

G. +. Shepard, licensed auctloneer,
Marshheld, VI.
BOOK BINDER WANTED, one who
understands iOb forwarding especially.
The Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vt.
CHUNKS AND BLOCKWOOD
taken at the Watchman Office for arrears
of subscriptions. Must be dry and not
too large.
Fred a. Aiusworth, druggist, Williams
town, Vt continues to solicit and supply
trade at his old sta q on Depot street
DO you want anysnug in his line, no
matter what? He W . undertake to sup
ply it, and give you satisfaction as to
quality, quantity and price. Let no one
else Halter you that he can, or viii, do
better by you i'm the drug line, till you
have proved it by visit at f A Aims
worths store
CASH PAID for hides, skin, pelts
and rendered tallow. Today, prime
beef hides, &c. per h. clean drawn
dairy skins, 51a lbs, 60c. 615 lbs.
zoe. ~ lbs. SOC. each.
Peck Brothers,, 60 Main st.
WANTED: Sewing machine oper-
ators. Experienced hands Will take
girls or women, and young men 10 to
Is who want to learn. Always work
and good pay for good operators. The
Willard Mfg. Co, st Albans, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
EXCITING INCIDENT

A sensation occurred on Friday before
the Supreme Court which is now the chief
subject of conversation in legal circles,
the precedent of which is outside the
memory of most members of the bar.
The Washington county case of ColLm-
bian Granite Company against Townsend
was being argued before the court, Judge
Rowell presiding at the time f. p. Carle-
ton appeared for the granite company
and j. w. Gordon of Barre for Townsend.
1T appears that Mr. Gordon filed plea
III abatement with County Clerk Smile to
which Mr. Carleton entered demurrer,
and the demurrer was sustained.
IL was then agreed to take the case to
Supreme Court and later Mr.. Carleton, in
moment of care elessness, signed n stipula-
ton presented to him by Mr.. Gordon
wherein Mr.. Carleton waived all the
rights he enjoyed in his demurre er, and
agreed to argue the case on its merits be-
fore the Supreme Court
1t was simply bit of sharp practice on
Mr. Gordon's part But when Mr. Carle-
son came to argue his side of the case, he
told the court the predcament he was in
and Judge Rowell ruled, as has been the
custom of this court, that he could argue
along any lines which appeared OH the
records as to the case Notwithstanding
the stipulation.
Mr.. Gordon became exceedingly wroth
and said some very warm things to the
court. Judge ROwell tried three times to
stem the hot air eloquence of Mr., Gordon
but he would not cease. Finally Judge
Rowell said a few things TO Mr.. Gordon
which were the real thing and he, probab
ly realizing he stood on the brink of dis
barment, which could have been done in
few moments, ceased arguing, apol-
ogized to the court and the incident was
closed.
II was however, a thrilling time for the
| ATTORNEYS present Some of them said
| "a N un win "A
such a case of breach of court etiquette
in their experience and that it is a tiqklish
affair to try and argue the supreme court
out of its rulings in open court.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
r. &. B.

We heard man say the other morning
that the abbrebiation for February-Feb.-
means FREEZE EVERY BODY and that man
looked frozen in his ulster. IL 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 Sarsaparila gives permanent
warmth, ii invigorates the blood and
speeds il along through artery and vein,
and really fits men and women, boys aud
attacks of disease. n sives ihe 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, 1902-02-12
Revolution in Trade.

As my rent room is reduced to nearly
one half what il was, now clean suits for
fifty cents and clean and press trousers
for twentv-five cents. Pressing trousers
alone, ten cents Pressing suits alone,
twenty-five cents Bring in your gar
ments with the glossy shine on and will
remove it and it will be the same as new.
Repairing also neatly executed. Perfect
satisfaction in all cases. as usual
D. D. HALEY, the Tailor.
State st. UP Stairs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
JOEL GOLDSBURY DEAD.

Joel Goldsbury, au old and highly
esteemed resldept of Barre died Sunday
night. Mr. Godsbury was born Septem-
ber Il, 1892, and was for several years in
his youth employed in this city as clerk
OF late years he had been II successful
farmer and resi- on the farm which
has been in the Goldsbury family since
the existence of the town OF Barre John
Goldsbury settled upon il in l7SS, ne being
one of the first settlers and grent-grand-
father of the deceased
Besides IA widow, two sisters and a
brother survive, Is Annette Wheeler Of
tarre, Mrs j G. Beede of Kansas City,
Mo. and William Goldsbury of Chicago
Mrs w. II. Dewey of this city is u niece
and A ID. aud j, e Farwell nephews of
the deceased The funeral will be held
from the house on Wednesday
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-12
REASONS FOR INSURANCE

Expenses eat up wages aud sal
aries. Year after year the aver
age man expects to build up an
estate. The usual result is no
provision or only "a small one for
wife and children. Life Insur-
ance does the work by easy pay
ments.
Correspondence solicited