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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
BUILDING THE CANAL.

The minister of Panama to the
United States is an eminent civil en-
gineer with years of experience on
the very canal which his country
offers as chief excuse for existence.
He was formerly director of public
works in Tunis under the French
government and later an engineer en-
ployed by the original Panama Canal
Company. He has recently written
an article for the Independent in
which he tells briefly and clearly Of
the difficulties in the way of build
ing and maintenance of the Panama
canal and the way those difficulties
can be overcome. He says that the
climate there is very favorable for the
canal work because of the very even
temperature which obviates the dan
ger of the damage done by Excess
sive changes in temperature on some
canals. The high temperature which
is maintained so large part of the
year is an advantage in that it helps
to harden the clays Of which the bed
of the canal will be built He says
that he believes little or no dredging
will be required to keep the canal
open when completed on accout of the
current of the river Chagres.
The Culebra cut, the great under
| taking of going through mountain,
Senior Vanilla goes on to say, appears
less formidable with modern methods
of engineering than it did when the
former attempt was made. Steam will
be discarded for electricity now and a
central power plant, or possibly two
or three, will supply the power for all
of the work along the line of opera.
lions. This will make the expense
much less and the results more salts
factory Transportation, dredging,
and all can be done the same way.
The Senior believes the canal will
eventually be made sea level route,
though at first locks will be part of
the plan. They should be built in
such manner, however, as TO permit
of ready removal when the time comes
for change to ocean level.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17

Novalli. At this point the STATE. at
tempted to introduce evidence about
the Identification of Garetto by Corti
as the man who shot him, but the
respondents counsel objected and the
court took time to consider the ques-
tion thoroughly. 1t will be remem-
bered that Garetto was 1aken to the
ambulance door in Barre and is said
to have been identified by the wounded
man, The admissib ility of this evil
dence will be decided later. The
witness went on and told Of the oper-
alton performed that night by Drs
Chandler, MCGUIRE, Lindsay and the
witness dressed-went home
about four o'clock Sunday morning
Saw Corti again Sunday evening.
Attended autopsy at which Chandler,
Lindsay, and witness were present.
Course of bullet slightly downward
and toward back-lodged against ver-
zebra in muscles of back-slightly
iattened-taken and marked for iden-
LITIGATION by DR.. Chandler. Cause of
death was pistol shot wound in the
abdomen. In cross examination by
Mr.. Laird witness said wounds in
stomach we're nearly healed and no in
f1ammation was apparent there.
Slight hemorrhage near where bull
let stopped. From examination of
wound alone and its condition saw
no reason why Corti should not have
recovered. At the conclusion OF the
cross examination the noon recess was
taken.
DR.. C.E. Chandler was placed upon
the witness stand in the afternoon. He
told OF his seeing Corti Saturday even-
ing at the Heaton hospital and OF the
operation which was performed to
remove the bullet from Corti's body.
He testified TO his subsequent condi-
tion and told of his being taken with
vomiting spells on Sunday. He also
testified that death was caused from
the bullet wound. He read to the
jury the notes he took at the time OF
the autopsy on the body on Monday
morning. He said Corti was appar-
emily about thirty -four years old,
feet inches tall and weighed about
1856 pounds. He stated that from APP
pearances he at some time had had
appendicitis. DR.. Chandler identified
the bullet shown him in court as the
one taken from the body and marked
by him at the time.
On Wednesday the direct examina.
ton Of Novalli was continued. The
witness said Socialist hall is on Gran
lite street and 10 reached by o stairway
with broad step at the top with the
doorway into the hall very near. Gar.
retto was about four feet from the
doorway when he shot Oorti and when
he pointed his revolver at the witness
had one hand ON the door casing. In
GROSS examination by Mr.. Lord the
witness said he was not Soc alist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
BURLINGTON FIRE.

Burlington, Dec. 10. The Y. M. q.
A. building was badly Quilted by fire
which broke out in the basement
about 10 80 O'Clock this morning.
The fire ragged fiercely for two hours
but was we'll under control at 1 80
O'Clock this afternoon. The fire did
great damage to the business apart
ments in the buildings as we'll as the
water which was necessarily used in
fighting the flames. The heaviest
damage was done to the f. e. Perkins
grocery store ON the first floor of the
building. The Bailey music store
and the Brewer department stores
were also badly damaged, all these
places of business being situated on
the first floor. Shanley's book store
was saved from damage only by a
brick wall.
The fire started in very peculiar
manner. Two hundred gallons of oil
we're accidentally spilled in the cellar
and flowed toward the furnace. The
oil caught fire and the flames spread
rapidly until they were out of control
as far as any immediate assistance
was concerned, The building is of
brick and is four stories high. The
damage to the other parts of the
building we're confined mostly to
smoke and water. 1t is impossible to
estimate the loss at this time with
any degree Of accuracy.
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The ladies' prize was holly contested
Tor, Frances Drenan, Ellen Lewis,
Maud Batchelder and Julie Thomas
being the popular candidates Julie
Thomas won the prize, a set of silver
Will Bashaw has moved into one of
Drenan's tenements.
WILDER Parker has moved from Mrs
Peck's tenements back to his farm in
Calais.
EAST ROXBURY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holman of
Braintree visited their cousin, S. H.
Holman, on Friday
Mrs. Senior visited her brother.
Peter LaRose, last week.
Carl Thayer has been working for
Walter Reed in Brookfield the past
week.
DR.. WEIGH of Mortified was in town
last week and tested the COWS belong
ing to Bert Williams Laureston Stone
and +. +. Allen and found them all
right with the exception of Bert Will
liams' herd. In this there were twevle
out Of sixteen diseased. Mr.. Spear
OF Randolph was in town on FRIDAY
to attend to the killing of the animals.
Mr.. Williams has left only one heifer
and three calves.
Mrs. l.. W. Blanchard has been i'll
the past week. DR.. Shaw was called
to attend her.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Steele were in
Randolph last Tuesday.
f, o. Allen was IN Barre last Wed.
nesday.
S. II. Miller was in Nol thfield TO
attend the funeral of David Denny,
last Friday.
Walter Ketchum was in town last
Friday and put in telephone instru-
ments into the houses of A. j. Ladd
George Foss; and also at N. Kings
and George Denny's in Mortified.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holman from
BIaintree visited their cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. S. H. Holman, ON Friday.
WATERBURY, CENTER.
Rev A. @. bennett of St. Adams
Bay preached at the Methodist church
last Sunday. The sermon was mis-.
sionary one.
Mr. and Mrs. II. f. Hill attended
the meetingof the State Grange at
hutidhu rs representatives or Harmony
Pomona Grange and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Il. Thurston attended as represent
atives of Waterbury Grange. Messrs.
Hill and Thurston report very har.
monious meeting.
Miss Viva Dow is attending the
Normal school at Randolph, intending
to qualify herself for teaching.
Cushman Gray is at home from God
dard Seminary for the holiday vaca.
ton.
DR.. e. ]. Foster attended the an
nusl meeting and banquet of the
Shriners at Montpelier last Friday
night.
Mrs. Charles Atkins died at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Davis,
in Duxbury last Friday morning. The
burial was at Duxbury on Sunday.
She leaves two daughters by a former
husband in this place. Mrs. v. A.
Dillingham; and Mrs. Rufus Place.
Miss Kathie Dillingham; IL spending
her vacation from her school at White
River junction with her parents here.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
ROOSEVELT THE MAN.

]. w. Brock, national Republican
committeeman for Vermont, returned
on Monday from the late meeting
of the committee in Washington. In
an interview with Journal reporter
Mr. Brock gave some interesting par
ticluars of the event and Of the politi-
cal situation. The meeting he said,
was attended by representatives from
all the States and territories of the
United States, fifty-one members being
present.
Rnosevelt's name was the only one
heard in connection with the presi.
Dental nomination for 1904 and no
other candidate is likely to appear.
The West is solidly shouting for
Roosevelt. The Hanna boom was
merely game put up by Wall street
for purposes of stock exploitation.
Senator Hanna will not think of en-
tering the field against Roosevelt, nor
would the Senator's friends advise or
permit it.
No name was mentioned for vice
president, the general opinion seeming
to be that it was better to let that
matter work itself out as time goes
on.
The committee met at the Arlington
on Friday and organized. The body
then paid visit to the White House
where they were received by the Presi-
| dent. On Saturday the committee
came together for the transaction of
it's business. Chicago, Pittsburg, and
S. Louis we're cunning for the conven-
ton. Pittsburg put up an especially
strong plea. Senator Penrose and Con-
gresham Dalzell urging the Iron
City's claim. But when the matter
came to a vote Chicago won the fight,
the vote being Chicago 43, Pittsburg
| z, st. Louis /.
Attorney q. H. Robb of Vermont,
told Mr.. Brock something of the work
that is being done in connection with
the postal frauds. Mr.. Robb is devot-
| ing all his time. under direction of
| Attorney General Knox, to the prose-
cution of the cases against postal Off
Gals. Several convictions have been
| secured and States prison sentences
imposed on officials at Baltimore. Mr..
Robb was told by thu President not
to proceed against anyone unless there
was good prospect for conviction. but
when such evidence existed to spare
no one. Proceedings are soon to be
instituted, it is expected, that will
place some who are high in Office in
| New York behind the bars.
In Mr.. Brooks opinion Grover
Cleveland is the only man whom the
Democrats could depend upon to make
any kind of a fight against Roosevelt,
but of course Cleveland is out of the
| presidential race
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
MURDER TRIAL.

The trial of Alexandra Garretto
for the murder of Eli Corti was begun
on Monday in a quiet and dignified
manner, and aside from the fact that
the court room was filled with specta-
tors eagerly watching every movement
there was little to interest person
not conversant with the history of the
case.
As soon as court came in on Tues
day States's Attorney Senter an.
nounced to the court officially the
death of Frank A. Bailey, in a few
we'll chosen words, and asked that
the court take recess for a portion
of the day upon Wednesday as q mark
of respect to the deceased. Judge
Stafford replied, stating the sorrow
of the court at the death of Mr..
Bailey, and willingness to take such a
recess as should seem advisable when
the arrangements for the funeral were
made known definitely. The jury as
empanelled and sworn consisted OF
Abijah Bemis, Marshfield; e. W..
Cate, Calais; NJ. M. Cory, Middle
sex; T. W. Currier, Berlin; T. M.
Devine, Waterbury; Ephraim j. Hill,
Middlesex; P. F. Mars, Waterbury
Waldo Perkins, Plainfield; Herbert
Wiley, Berlin; Herbert E. Hills.
Middlesex; John Ryan, Waterbury
O. D. Ashley. Moretown. But four
names were left in the box when the
jury was empanelled. The indict-
ment was at once read to the jury and
the taking ofitestimony begun.
Mrs. Corti and Mrs Garretto were
both in court Tuesday. About thirty
five witnesses have been subpnnaed
on behalf of the State and it is un
derstood the respondent will have
about as many more in his behalf, so
there is a prospect of very long
trial. The names of thirty.three
witnesses were called by Mr.. Senter
and twenty seven responded. Ten who
could. speak English were sworn in
the regular way and the oath was
administered to seventeen by use of
the interpreter, Nicholas Ghillarducci
of Boston, who had been appointed
and sworn previously to act as official
interpreter during the trial. Mrs.
Oorti was sworn as one who could not
speak English. All witnesses were
excluded from the court room and DR..
Ligouri, of Barre, took the stand as
the first witness.
He was examined by Mr.. Hoar and
said that on a Saturday evening loot.
Is, about 1880 he was called to the
home Of Eli Oorti in Barre, that Mrs.
Merrill was there and Corti was in
bed with wound in the abdomen above
aud near navel. DR.. ,MoSweeney ar.
rived soon after. Ambulance OF A.
W. Badger & Go. called and Corti
was taken to Heaton Hospital in
Montpelier, accompanied by the
witness. William Oorti, and Sam.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
THE GOvERNORSHIP

The subject being matter of much
interest and the name of Hon. j. A.
DeBoer being frequently mentioned in
connection with the Republican can
didacy, and much solicitude being ex-
pressed in respect thereto in all parts
of the State, the editor of the
Watohman and Journal addressed to
Mr.. DeBoer the inquiry to which the
subjoined letter is a reply
Montpelier, vt, Dec. z, 1908.
Arthur Ropes, Editor,
The Vermont Waterman,
Montpelier, VT.
Dear Mr.. Ropes -
Permit me to acknowledge your IA
vor of the 9TH inst, asking if will
permit the use of my Lame as candi-
date for the Republican nomination to
the governorship of this state.
To this my answer is, mo" The
reason for this answer is briefly this :
l depend for my income upon my
work If do not do that work all of
the time. it is my opinion that should
not draw the pay. l need this pay,
however, to discharge the obligations
which I have assumed and for which
l am responsible. 1t seems to me,
therefore, unwise and unnecessary to
drop this work, which gives me pleas
ure, for the sake of seeking opportun-
ity in politics.
At the same time, l may say frankly
that 1 should like to be Governor for
the sake of the service and. If that
service were before me in the form of
an actual choice, I would gladly and
proudly respond to the call l regard
myself barred, however, by circum-
stances, not meaning to suggest that
men whose work does not involve the
responsibilities of fixed trusteeshlp
may not, with perfect honor and pro-
priety, both seek and hold public Office
of any kind,
Furthermore, am wholly conscious
that our Vermont woods, on both sides
of the mountain, are full of better men
ana tnab nelGner Jne party hui tne
State can suffer the slightest harm
from my fixed purpose to keep at
work in my own shop.
Do me the favor, please, through
your paper, of conveying my sincerest
thanks to all those who have honored
me with their kind opinions and ac-
cept for yourself assurances of my con-
tinu1d regard.
Yours very trdly,
Jos. a. DeBoer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
WOODBURY..

Mrs. Cheney, who resided with her
daughter, Mrs. O. b. Wheeler, was
buried in tine Robertson cemetery last
Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Coolidge officiating.
Il. W. Bruce is visiting his daugh.
ter in Montpelier at present. When
he comes back he intends TO board
with ]. Walter.
The DR.. Gray Medicine Company
which has been advertising here for
u week. left last Saturday evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17

A young man named Loyal Smith
went to New York four years ago
with little money and began specu.
lating on the stock exchange. He
made So, ZOO, 900 soon and has it now
The strange part of the story is that
he has kept his "dosh," for usually
what comes easily goes easily.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17

Herbert Spencer, who died short
time ago, was far less generally known
than many of the writers of popu'
lar literature but centuries hence,
when the popular novel of today has
long been forgotten, Spercer's philo-
sophy will be studied by thousands of
thinking men and women. He left a
heritage to the world that will re.
main.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
SENTER APPOINTED.

The court appointed John H. Senter
States Attorney this afternoon to fill
the unexpired term of f. A. Bailey,
deceased.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17

Deep and general regret will be felt
in Vermont over the conclusion to
which Mr.. DeBoer has come. Through
out the State the hope has been cher.
ished and with sincerest emphasis ex.
pressed, that he would permit his
name to be used as the rallying Cry of
the Republican hosts in the approach
ing canvass. No more reassuring
name could be written on the banner
which will be borne a5 the head of the
voters who will make the first deci-
sive pronouncement in the national
election of 1904; none SO instinct with
leadership, none having so sure a pre-
sage of an old Republican victory
among the Green Mountains, so sure
a sign of State administration full
of promise of benefits to the people of
this mountain land. All these consid.
erations impressed thoughtful citizens
before the publication of Mr.. DeBoer's
conclusion; they appear ten fold more
important now that hope that he will
be candidate is gone.
Mr.. DeBoer's name is associated
with cumulative and brilliant success
in business affairs, and his success has
been as substantial as it is remarkable.
In the exposition of right principles
of business or government few men in
Vermont, or elsewhere, are his peers,
and to few men is given the versatil-
ity of talents and power of speech to
shed light on the subjects to which he
addresses his attention. With strength,
originality ard brilliancy of diction,
there is depth and clearness in think
ing and directness in reasoning straight
as the arrows fight-and an intense
practically underlies his precepts.
Hence his success; hence his supreme
desirability as a candidate for the gov
enrnorship--and hence, also. the cir
cumstance that his level head is not
turned by the allurements or seduc-
tions of public station. Mr.. DeBoer
is not lacking in high and unselfish re-
gard for the calls of public duty.
His life in Montpelier exemplifiies
this fact. He would quickly sacrifice
his present private interests. great as
they are, if there were clear call of
duty to the contest for the governor
ship. Seeing no such demand, Mr.,
DeBoer insists that he be left undis-
turbed. to continue the great work he
is doing in the States greatest fidu-
ciary institution, in which he deems
that he is accomplishing greater things
for this people than he could achieve,
cribbed and confined by the iron limit
ations of the straight jacket in which
the Chief Executive 10 invested.
In the misohievous environment
of the governorship Of Vermont
there is mighty little that can ap.
peal to the ambition or enthusi.
asm of q spirit like Mr.. De.
Beers. The two years. custom would
turn him out Of office at the time wnen
he had fairly begun the work that
awaits . Chief Executive Of his
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails to cure. II. w. Groves sig
nature 10 on each box. 26c
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17
STERLING SILVER GOODS

1 gross each of Tooth Powder and Tooth
Brush Bottles with sterling silver
caps,
25c each
Near entry.)
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MEMS GOODS

Popular lines of Mems Christmas Pres
ents at popular prices.
Mems House Coats
Mems Smoking Jackets
1928, 1873, $50, 100, $40
All saving prices.
MEMS BATH ROBES-A superb
line to select from One of the most
practical presents,
$3.50, 3. 90, 1.JS, 0nd 1000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-12
AN ELEGANT H0ME

We will sell or trade 1852 Cook ave. a beau
THU. modern. lf-rocm house. with hot-water heat
and every modern convenience. owner lives in
cEasers-
JOHN McMENAMY INVEST. & r. E. CO..
SiS9 Easton ave.
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Fronting 0'Fa|Ion Park,

The finest and best built horse in North ST
Louis at sacrifice: all hardwood finish: elegant
bathroom. heated by hot-water heating plant: ali
copper screens: large two-story stable etc:
beautiful place; must be sen be appreciated:
any looking for a fine home r,ntiny the
park will do well to me at cnce.
GEORGE j. WANSTRATi, 9o6 Chestnut ST,
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FOR SALE,

Nos s2l5-s2ls Easton ave. lot 65x2S5: two large
We'll built stores and flats. modern IN every par
ttcular: also an eiEht-!oom brick house and a
two-sto:y stable in rear Of stores
The whole renting for Sl.572 wear told remit.
The property is all in fine condition The owner
to sell.
Give us an offer all or part OF the above.
You will get IT at your price.
Also No. llS6 North Leonard ave. lot ?5xio0:
splendid dwelling of eight rooms. with red gran
lite trimmings: newly papered and painted inside
ard out. and newly rooted; IN Rock Church Par
ish: renting for $40 month. This house be-
longs to the same lady that the stores
above advertised Make us an offer You will
get this beautiful home cheap.
p T. MADDEN a. co.
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NEW HOUSE i'm WEST END.

For Saie-No. $3.50 Chamberlain ave. Chamber
IAN Park. about 200 feet east of Goodfeow: IL
is a new e-story rock-front house of 10 rooms
hne reception hall. fine martels. hardwood nm
ish. tiled bathroom. hot and cold water. lot 5lx
l55 feet. For key. price and terms. see
KELLEY & co. Iil3 Chestnut St
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Has Your Rent Been Advanced?

-, Don't pay it: buy a home on monthly paw
nents. You can buy 1913 Hodiamont ave il
block north OF Page boulevard at s25 a month
ana small cash payment: six-room brick: opcn
cHAs. T. voGEL. eei Chestnut st.
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MONEY TO LOAN,
EASY.PAYMENT PLAN.
EAST ST. LOUIS LOAN co.

Room cas MccasIand bldg. rs CoiIinsvill. ave,
loans money on househofd foods and ali Kind;
Of personal property. Easy monthly payments
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-12

Two-story seven-room brick resi-
dence. with reception hall: all con-
venicnces. Lot 51Xl10.
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A Good Investment,
McNaif, Harris & Jones Realty Co.,
EIGHTH AND LOCUST SITS.
1919 GRATTAN ST,

Brick dwelling of rooms. lot 25xiee; large
front. side and rear yard: line and close
10 school. all rooms iigh; and airy; large cellar
and attic laundry. gas. screens. large double
woodshed: house Is arranged f5r two fam
3iies: also goed leghborhood for furnished rooms;
wi sell at bargain
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A two-story and attic brick house Of
fourteen rooms; bath. closets. fur
mace. stationary washstand. Lot Ok
150.
Rent. per ear...................S GEO
Price . ..........s5 200
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800 Loans For Sale,

$50 $50. $50 N0pl 81 ,0e SiJO0 81 .sel 81. coo.
$500; 100 5000 on first deeds Of trust: strong
security. Haydel Realty q. 100 n. Seventh 81.
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WEST BELLE PL., I4I..


Two-story red brick residence of nine
rooms; reception. hall. furnace. bath
and all conveniences. Lot 3Sxli7.
Price .... S 81 200
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-12

Eight-room brick resii,nce, with re-
ception hall. front rank furnace.
hardwood floors and finish. Lot %.
Nli1.
Price - e. 900