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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
THE SETTLEMENT IN EUROPE.

The European press is not altogeth-
or pleased with the outcome of the
Venezuelan imbroglio and is unwill-
ingly giving the United States credit
for great diplomatic victory. The
Weiner Allgemeine Zietung of Vien-
ma, says that the outcome cannot be
regarded as other than great politi-
cal success for the Americans and
still greater one for the Monroe doct-
rine. 1t believes that notwithstand
ing the aspirations and independence
manifested by the so-called free South
and Central American republics, that
entire Western Hemisphere and con-
strues the Monroe doctrine, in prac-
tice, to mean America for the Ameri-
cans. The paper adds:
This is a danger for Europe, yet
Europe is powerless to oppose it.
Europe bowed to the dictation of
America in the Venezuelan matter
and displayed a nervous anxiety to
placate American diplomacy. The
powers interested looked on envio GUS
ly. Even the allies wished to get
rid of each other. Europe was united
only on one point namely, her desire
not to arouse the antipathy of the
Americans. The European powers
crawled before the Yankees. The
people in Washington must have
laughed in their sleeves" Continu-
ing, the paper refers to Bismark S
characterization of the Monroe doc
trine as 'indescribable impertinence"
and says that he was right, and it
adds: The close of the Venezuelan
dispute is tantamount to victory of
America over Europe. 1t was brought
about solely by the weakness, jealous
les and disunion of the peoples of our
old continent. The German govern
ment processes to be pleased with the
outcome of the negotiations but the
press and public in that country does
not wholly endorse this sentiment.
The Tagliche Rundschan of Berlin
declares that Germany has suffered
another repulse at the hands of the
United States. While consoling itself
with the thought that Great Britain
and Italy. and, indeed, the whole of
Europe, is in the same sad plight the
paper does not indulge in the hope
that Europe will ever oppose a united
front to America Such an idea must
remain utopian, because the British
people incline rather to America than
to Europe.
The English press rejoices that the
affair is settled but feels that England
has lost prestige by reason of its ati-
tude The London Chronicle says
that the satisfaction the country feels
over the fortunate issue will not lead
it to condone the recklessness and in
capacity which created dangerous
crisis out of matter that could be
settled with comparative ease. The
government has put strain upon the
friendliness of the United States, and
made US a ridiculous spectacle to
Europe, and the Daily Mail declares
that there has been needless friction
between the United States and Eng
land.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
THE TUBERCULOSIS COMMISSION

One of the acts of the last Legisla-
time, but which is likely to prove
one of the most far reaching and i'm
portant laws enacted in many years
is that which provided for commits
sion to study tuberculosis as it affects
the human family in Vermont.
Commenting on this subject the st.
Adams Messenger says:
The Legislature of this State took
wise step when it created the tuber-
culosis commission now engaged in the
study of the prevalence Of human con-
sumption in this State and the form
ulation of plans whereby the cure
and prevention of this dread disease
may be Systematically undertaken
along the most advanced and ap-
proved lines of modern medical
science. The first step is the accum-
ulation of data concerning present
conditions in all localities in the
State. When this is collected, ella ssh
fed, studied and understood, we shall
know something definite about the
problem that confronts us in its local
application, we shall know what parts
of the State are the most afflicted
with the disease and arrive at the
reasons for it. There may be some
surprises when this knowledge is ac-
quired, and some things that have
been accepted unqestioned as self-evi-
dent truths may be shown to be cost
ly errors. Perhaps not all of YER
mont's beautiful, picturesque, and in
viting country is adapted to the so.
journ of people in search of health,
after all. although the superficial in
dications do not point to any particu
lar or peculiar disadvantage of the
State as whole. Indeed. according
to long accepted notions, Vermont
should offer exceptional opportunities
for the beneficial treatment of the
disease. At all events, we shall soon
be in position to pass intelligent
judgment upon our own situation that
we have so long simply guessed at,
and that will be worth something.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
IN SUPREME COURT.

Supreme court will probably be in
session at least another day for the
Washington county cases probably
In Supreme Court Tuesday after
noon and Wednesday the following
cases were heard.
Alexander Findlay v. Lewis Longe.
This is bill in chancery to redeem
mortgaged premises, for reformation
of mistake in a deed. to have mort
gagee charged with the amount of in
surance that the orator lost by fore
closure being commenced without con-
sent of the insurance company. for
and for accounting of certain rents
and profits. The orator is the Findlay
of Boston kindling wood fame. E. H.
Deavitt for orator and J. P. Lamson
for defendant
Oughtney Jangraw V. Mary Nee
was submitted OH briefs. This is a
Montpelier ejectment case in which
the defendant claims title by adver Sc
possession. In county court, verdict
was for defendant. Now the plaintiff
claims the verdict as contrary to the
weight of evidence. J. G. Wing for
plaintiff and f. l.. Laird and T. r.
Gordon for the defendant.
Jessie l.. Ingram V. James Ingram.
This is Barre case. being petition
for support in which the county court
decided in favor of the petitioner.
The defendant was recently denied a
divorce asked for on the grounds of
desertion. f. j. Martin for petitioner
and John w Gordon for petitionee.
In the Barre case of Edgar Trow
V. Parsons and Maxwell, motion for
affirmance has been made. In county
court verdict for the plaintiff, to
recover the price Of certain dressed
hogs sold the defendants, was rendered.
William Wishart for plaintiff and M.
M. Gordon for defendant.
State v. Oscar Lindsay was argued
by j. W. Gordon for the respondent
and r. A. Hoar for the State. The
respondent was convicted in county
court of larceny it being claimed that
he was given a twenty dollar bill by
Barre man to get some liquor with
but failed to return with either the
liquor or the money.
Peter Manning was brought before
the court to hear its decision in his
petition for new trial on the charge
of statutory rape committed on a
thirteen years old girl. The court re-
fused new trial, holding the affida-
Wits presented as new evidence to be
inconsistent. Opinion by Judge Tyler.
Sentence was given to Manning of i'm
prisonment in the States prison in
/ Windsor for not less than five years
nor more than six years. Manning
was taken here from Windsor this
forenoon by Sheriff Lull and back this
| afternoon.
In State v, Henry Darrell for lar
ceny, also from Windsor county, it
was decided that there was no error
and the respondent takes nothing by
his exceptions. Opinion by Judge
Watson. A fine of $50 and costs was
imposed. The respondent was charged
with stealing meal and was also &C
| cused of various petty acts of thiev-
ing.
The Caledonia county case of Lyn-
don Savings Bank v. the International
Co. ct al, was rev srsed and remand
| ed. This is case of assumpsit and
note in which a verdict was ordered
for the defendant. Opinion by Judge
| Tyler.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
CITY CAUCUS DATES.

The joint ward and city committees
met at the city clerks Office Saturday
evening and fixed on the dates for the
city caucuses. The ward caucuses
will be held next Monday evening at
these hours: Ward l at O'Clock, to
nominate an alderman for two years
and school commissioner for one
year; ward 2 at Z 80 O'Clock to NOM
mate alderman for two years; ward
3 at O'Clock to nominate alder man
for two years. The caucuses of wards
/, 2 and 3 will be held in the small
hall. The remaining wards will nom
mate school commissioners only and
the caucuses will be held at the fol-
lowing hours; Ward 4, Z O'Clock,
ward 5, Z 80 O'Clock, ward 6, 8 O'Clock.
The general caucus to nominate a
mayor and all city officers not men
toned above will be held on Tuesday
evening of next week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

A bill has been introduced in the
Senate of West Virginia providing for
a State control of the liquor traffic by
a dispensary system practically the
same as that now in force in South
Carolina. The movement is being in.
dorsed by churches and temperance
people generally, and on the other
hand strong lobby backed by the
liqour interests is working against
the measure. 1t is said that whether
the dispensary law is enacted or not at
this session of the Legislature, the
temperance issue will soon have to
be met in West Virginia politics.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
MUSICAL CONTENTION.

The fifth annual convention of the
East Montpelier Musical Association
will be held in the village hall at that
place on Wednesday, and Thursday,
February % and 26. The convention
will be under the direction of @. +.
Dudley of East Montpelier will, Miss
Sylvia Bliss of East Calais as accom-
PIANIST Mrs. f. l. Pitkin, soprano,
and Joseph Viau. tenor, of this city
will be the soloists and there will be
readings by Charles Mcknight of East
Montpelier. The principal work of
the convention will be the production
of the cantata, Wreck of the Hesper-
us, "by Anderton, the solo work in
which will be intrusted to Mrs. Pit
kin, MI. Viau and Mr.. Dudley. There
will be rehearsals at 10 a. m. and at
2 and p. IN. on Wednesday and at
10 a. IN. and p. m. on Thursday, the
convention closing with grand con-
cert on Thursday evening. Arrange
ments have been made for the free
entertainment of all visiting singers
who will apply to Mrs. @. M. Hamb-
lin. The price of tickets admitting to
all Iehearsals and concerts will be
seventy-five cents, single rehearsal
tickets fifteen, and single concert
tickets twenty-five cents. Special
rates on the Montpelier and Wells
River railroad, good to go on Febru-
AIRY 90 and 20 and to return not later
than the 27th, have been secured.
The officers and committees having
the convention in charge are: Presi-
dent A. s. Foster; secretary and
Treasurer, j. II. Young; executive
committee, l.. O. Hammett, O. M.
Hamblin, Rev. N. d. Witham, A. G.
Whitcher, Theo Clark, Herbert Kel-
ton, G. H. CLARK; entertainment
committee, Mrs. j. II. Young, Mrs.
A. s. Foster, Mrs. Herbert Kelton,
Mrs q. M. Hamblin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
BANKRUPTCY COURT.

In bankruptcy court on Saturday
several matters were disposed Of The
meeting of creditors in the case of
Andrew S. Mckay of Barre was held
and e. X. Davis of Barre was elected
trustee.
First meetings of creditors of Vic
tor Provoche and Wallace Adams, both
quarrymen in Barre, were called for
today but no creditors appeared.
There are no available assets in either
case, so no trustee will be appointed.
Fred b. Thomas was appointed tIus-
tee of the estate of +. L. Horr & Co.,
of Calais.
l.. O. Moody, trustee of the estate
of e. Jacob Morse of Duxbury was
given leave to sell the property at pri-
vate sale.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
COMPACT WITH SMOOT.

Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. FIT is as
serted that "a deal is on by which SEN
ator-elect Reed Smoot will be seated
by the United States Senate without a
fight, the condition being that he
shall consent to the passage of the
ironclad amendment to the constitution
forbidding the practice of polygamy,
and pledge himself to see that the
church s influence shall be exerted to
return Senator Thomas Kearns, or
some man Kearns may name, to the
Senate two years hence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
FARMER STARTES CATTL Il

St. Adams. Feb. 1S.-Sheriff b. f.
Kelley went out to Royce Smith S
farm at Greene's Corners yesterday,
accompanied by DR.. Parker and made
an examination of Mr.. Smiths cattle,
about which many complaints have
been made to the st. Adams Humane
society. They found many evidences
of starvation and extreme neglect in
the herd of 35 Cat tie and three horses
that Smith owns. Smith was placed
under arrest and will be placed on
trial in the near future.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
SWORN IN.

Washington, Feb. ls.-George b.
Cortelyou was sworn in as secretary
of the department of commerce and
labor this morning in the cabinet room
of the new executive building, and
william Loeb, Jr., was sworn in as
secretary to the President.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
EXTR1DITION CASE.
H. w. TOWNE, CALAIS, VT

Concord, N. H.. Feb 1S.-A hearing
before the governor in the extradition
case of DR.. Ames of Minneapolis is
postponed until tomorrow to allow
Ames and counsel to examine applica-
tion papers as to their adequacy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

Sunday was the fifth anniversary of
the blowing up of the Maine, and the
secret surrounding that epoch making
event is still buried in the harbor of
Havana, although il may be surmised
that not half that is known about it
has ever been told.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
ForiSale, Evergreen..F Farm.

Situated the old county road CALAIS, miles from
Montpelier, and oneha miles from Kent Corner, and
and onehalf miles from Sodom Contains well d-
fenced Modern with sos box stalls for
horses running horse barn and everything conveniently
arranged Tweveoom house. convenient for two families
ming kitchen and we'll in cellar large and light
cellar under both house and barn. Buildings newly shnged
sugar newly fitted with house of the most
convenient style In fact everything in fine shape and of
the desirable places this section Inspection and CORE
spondence solc ted Call address,
H. W. TOWNE CALAIS, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19
ABOUT VERMONT.

George 7, White. who went from
Wardsboro to Maryland, died in Balti-
more recently. He was for long
time in the bakery business and was
one of the first Marylanders to ad-
vocate the abolition of slavery. A
daughter, Mrs. Irene CaDfield, lives
at Arlington.
A shocking accident happened ut
william Pierce steam mill, between
Putney and East Putney, Saturday
morning, when John Marlboro of
Saxtons River, had both hands sawed
off. He was taking lumber away
from big saw, when his clothing
caught ON the carriage and he was
drawn into the saw. His hands were
cut off at the wrists. He was carried
three miles to physician in MARI
boro. He is twenty-five years old
and has no family.
Preparations are being made for
terror of the Congregational church
edifice at Essex Junction.
The Boston d Maine railroad COM
pany has instructed its conductors and
brakemen to allow no card playing for
money on the trains and to stop any
game which they have reason to be-
lieve is being conducted for a stake.
1t is said that gang of card sharps
has been working on the trains be-
tween Montreal and Springfield for
some time.
George +. Reed of Barton was in
New York last week in attendance
at the meeting of the Westminster
Kennel Club at Madison Square Gar
den. Mr.. Reed went TO take charge
of the beagle, Reeds Dan d, which
he sold Mr.. Caswell of Pride Cross
ing, Mass about two years ago, for
$500. This beagle was entered in six
classes and won first prize in every
one. He also won the challenge cup,
valued at $3.50. offered by Harry
Payne Whitney. One hundred and
two dogs were in competition for
this cup. Since Mr.. Reed sold Dan
Reed d to Mr.. Caswell the animal
has been shown throughout the coun-
try and has won 50, 200 in cups and
prize money. He has won "a first
prizes, 10 second and third prizes
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

Special meetings of Vermont I'M
dertakers will be held in Vermont
this month, in Brattleboro the 23d,
gath and 25th, aud in st. Johnsbury
the following three days. Prof, A.
johnson Dodge, of she Massachus-
etts College of Embalming. will pre-
side and will give instruction to un
dertakers who wish to prepare for the
examinations which will be held soon
by the State board of health.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

Fewer Gallons: Wears Longer.
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

gath and 25th, aud in st. Johnsbury
the following three days. Prof A.
johnson Dodge, of she Massachus-
etts College of Embalming. will pre-
side and will give instruction to un
dertakers who wish to prepare for the
examinations which will be held soon
by the State board of health.
The sales at the Bennington town
liquor agency for the year ending
February were $1,420.57, an in
crease of $3.50 over the peceding year.
The value of liq-ors on hand was
$732. The Bennington overseer of
the poor expended SO, 026 in his de-
partment, or about 5000 less than the
previous year.
IN. Valdez of Newport has been
appointed aide de-camp ON the staff
of the commander-in-chi of the
National Army and Navy Associa-
tion of Spanish War Veterans and is
detailed as chief mastering officer Of
Vermont.
The suit of Mrs. Fances p Hallett
of Vergennes against Frank l.. Fish
as receiver of the Farmers National
bank Of Vergennes, to recover loan
of $25, 900, was heard before Judge
in, ha -
at Brattleboro last week. Shortly
before the bank collapsed, the cashier.
d. H. Lewis, borrowed of Mrs. Hal
lett the sum named. Mrs Hallett
now claims that the loan was made
not as personal loan to Lewis. but
as loan to the bank. Her COUNSEL
Judge H. II. Powers, argued before
Judge Wheeler that Lewis went to
Mrs. Hallett, told her that the bank
was in trouble. and after obtaining
her promise Of loan asked her if she
wished him to bring in the, president
and vice president Of the bank to cor
roborate hi, statements. Ex-Gov.
Ormsbee and Mr.. Fish argued that
the loan was a personal matter be-
tween Mrs. Hallett and Lewis and
had nothing to do with the in,titu-
ton.
Peter j. Kirby, assistant keeper of
the light house ON Juniper Island,
Lake Champlain. died at the Mary
Fletcher Hospital, Burlington, Fri
day. The circumstances of his last
illness and death were tragic Three
weeks ago he came over ON the ice to
Burlington after some medicine for
his wife and little girl who were ILL.,
He intended returning TIE next day,
but the ice broke up and he could
not. He had been suffering himself
for some time with tuberculosis. took
more cold and went to the hospital
where he rapidly grew worse. His
wife in the meantime knew nothing
of his whereabouts, and waited anx-
iously for some tidings. Finally
some one was able to reach the island,
and Mrs. Kirby then learned that her
husband was dangerously i'll. She
reached the hospital few minutes
before he died. Mr.. Kirby was thirty
seven years old.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

j. M. Valdez of Newport has beer
appointed aide-de-camp on the stat
of the commander-in- chief of tn,
National Army and Navy Associa
tion of Spanish War Veterans and i
detailed as chief mastering officer o
Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19

Preparations are being made for
extensive improvements on the in
terror of the Congregational church
edifice at Essex Junction.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-04-09
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all Its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cureeis
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
tho constitution and assisting nature in
doing it's work. The proprietors have
80 much faith in its curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
| Address,:.F. J. Chenney & Co.. Tole-
do, O.
- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-04-09

truly thankful for what Peruna has
done for me."-Barbara Alberty.
Mrs. D. w. Mason, 5o2 Dauphine street,
New Orleans, La, writes:
~ have been taking your Peruna and
Manalin and can cheerfully recommend
1t to all those suffering with tho same,
trouble that was. have been suffer-,
ing for the past two years with female
weakness, palpitatton Of the heart, stom-',
ach, kidney and liver disorder, and
above all q dreadful cough with smother
ing spells. was completely run down.
"After I had taken one bottle Of Pc
runa and few doses Of your Manalin, l.
could sleep soundly, my heart was
better, my cough left ne, 1t acted immc-
diately upon my nerves, and after TAX
ing four bottles according to your direc-
tions, was entirely cured Of all my
troubles.
"I can truthfully say that there IL
nothing to equal your Peruna and Nam
alin. was different women after taxi
ing the second bottle. 1t is without \
doubt the best medicine in the world.
Language fails to express my gratitude
es~- &. - --,=-=a-7--.- Caa tince- z1'r-:-
Mrs. ID. w. Mason.
II you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving n
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis. E
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
NJ.
Ohio. 81
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-04-09
Answered the Description.

Selected
He was dining at foreign hotel,
when q detective approached and said
"Beg pardon, sir, I am in search OF
an escaped convict, and shall have to
trouble you for your passport as mat
ter OF FORM"
"But do look like a convict?"
POSSIBLY not, sir. Still, 1 shall re-
quire to see the passport"
The Englishman, in his annoyance,
snatched up the bill of fare from the
table, thrust it in. the detectives hand,
and exclaimed:
"There 1t is, then y
ssWhat is this? Sleeps head, neck
of mutton, pigs feet The description
,tallies exactly; you must come along
with me-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-04-09

symptoms at once. The backache
ceases, the trembling knees are strength.
ened, the appetite restored, the digestion
made perfect, the dull headache IL
stopped and the weakening drains are
gFUuu&IIy Curou. Iuev0 resu1Ss uEr sasn1y
follow q course Of treatment with Pc
runA.
Jos. B. Crowley, Congressman from
Illinois, writes from Robinson, ILL.,:
Mrs. Crowley has taken q number
Of bottles Of Perxna on account Of
nervous froubkes. II has proven q
strong tonic and xasfilg cure. I can
cheerhhlly roc0a1mend II. ".--Jos. B.
CrVWley.