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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-21
MRS. BAILEY SURPRISED.

Northfield, July l6.-The ladies
society of the Congregational church
and their friends to the number of
about eighty made Mrs, George Bailey
an informal surprise visit at her
beautiful home just outside this viii
lage on Friday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Bailey has very acceptably filled
the office OF president of the ladies'
society for several years. Refresh
IL ents, consisting of ice-cream and
cake, were served after which a beauti-
full art square and ten dollar gold
piece were presented to Mrs. Bailey
as token of the ladies appreciation
of her work as president The day
was Mrs. Bailev's birthday All the
ladies present, pronounced the occasion
most delightful one, and a red letter
day in the history nf the society.
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-21
SOME DESTR UCIIVE BUGS.

People are accustomed to exclaim
at the enormous annual figures of the
fire loss, but there are twelve bugs
which prey upon the agricultural in
terests Of the United States to the ex.
tent of $358, 900, 900 year. Here are
the name and authoritative estimates
of the destruction inflicted by each:
Chinch bug, 500, 600, 900
Grasshopper, $1,000, 600
Hessian fly, 80, 900, 600
Potato bug, 5000, 600
San Jose scale, 10, 600, 600
Grain weevil, 10, 600, GOD
Apple worm, 10, 600, 600
Army worm, III, 600, 600
Cabbage worm, 5000, 900
Boil weevil (cotton) 90, 900, 600
Bull worm (cotton) %, 900, 600
Cotton worm, 90, 600. 600
Total, 1858, 900, 900
Notwithstanding the alarm aroused
by the recent ravages of the cotton
boil weevil, the chinch bug and the
garsshopper remain the chief insect
plaques of the United States. Next
to these is the Hessian fly, which was
brought over to this country during
the Revolutionary war by the mercen-
airy troops hired by England, and
which still bears their unhonored
name. Its eggs were in the straw
which the invaders carried with them
for their horses. No wonder that the
department. of agriculture is active in
the effort to discover and introduce
into this country the most effective
enemies of these insect pests. Mil
waukee Wisconsin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-21

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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
RUSSIA HEARS OF DEAL.
Inclined to Believe That Philippines
Might Be Sold to Japan.

wight 6e Soio 10 Japan.
st. Petersburg, June S.--The Novoe
Vremya today discusses quite seriously
the report that the United States intends
to cede the Philippines to Japan and ar
CUES that the far-secing Yankee, ant!ci-
pating the inevitable future conflict with
Japan, prefers to sell the islands instead
Of defending them. having thereby
learned Russla's lesson of tho present
war. namely, the difficulty Of holding
territory so far from the base. The paper
adds:
Europe certainly was not pleased at
the exchange Of Spanish for American
domination IN the Philippines but the lat
ter Is a thousand times more agreea BILE
than to see Japan installed there, where
it would be constant menace to Europes
Asiatic interests. England will have to
look We'll to its position in India. France
to Indo-China and even Holland to Java
The only consolation is that the cessIon
may keep Japan quiet for number OF
years"
An Associated Press CORES pondent has
telegraphcd here that General Kuropat-
kin's headquarters staff has moved forty
miles south of Lao Yang. to a point be-
tween Hal Cheng and Dashitszaio.
Kuropatkins move Is considered to
possibly foreshadow severe fighting in the
northern part of the Lao Tung peninsula
but 1t is a mistake to assume that this
action involves change in the portion
of the Russian army. which, according
to the best informant ton, remains at Lao
Yang.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
NEED MORE SHIPS.
tussia Is Now Making fians Whereby
the Black Sea Fleet May
Be Sent 70 East.

st. Petersburg, June 9.-Grand Duke
Alexis, commander in chief of the navy.
according to an apparently reliable ce-.
port, which, however. is not officially.
confirmed. has obtained the permission
of the emperor to create q third Pacitici
squadron from the ships OF the Black
sea fleet, and permission has already
been obtained from Turkey to take the
ships through the Dardanelles, on the
condition that they will not return. This
new squadron will be composed, ac-
cording to the report. of the battle.
ships Rostislav, Dovendazat, AlOsto-
loft and Tria Sviatitella. and Will be
accompanied by torpedo boats and tor
pedo boat destroyers, and will sail for
the far east simultaneously With the
Baltic squadron.
The Associated Press is unable to OBJ
tain any confirmation of the report
London, June S.-The foreign office
has not received any request from Rus
STA or Turkey to agree to the passage
of the Russian Black sea fleet through
the DardanelleS. 1t is pointed out that
Turkey doubtless would be delighted to
get rid of Russa's Black sea fleet, but
the passage of warshipS through the
Dardanelles would be in direct CONTRA
Vention of the treaty, permission for
which has neither been asked nor is
likely to be granted if asked for.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
MINT OUT OF BUSINESS
here isn't Any More Gold to Be Mad,
Up Into the Coins That Are So
Much in Demand.

Philadelphia, Pa, June AT the
mint on Friday last the last availa bic
gold bars In the local supply was coined
into double eagles and SIS 900, 900 in gold
bars forwarded from the New York as
say office will reach rere in order that
the extraordinary gold coinage now IN
progress at the mint may not be inter
rupted. 1t was stated at the mint that
nearly $4,000, 900 in gold coins We're now
being produced there daily. and that the
coinage of $50 gold pieces for the week
ending on Saturday would exceed $l0,-
900. 000
The present rate of coinage at the
big Spring Garden street factory is by
far the greatest in the history Of any
mint In the world. Since February
more than sSOc0o,OoO In gold double
eagles have been coined there and de-
posted in the vaults, where the total
deposit of gold coins now exceeds $780,
100000 All the employees in the coming
department are now working from 8
o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock
at night, and those IN authority say
present rate until the government has
exhausted its entire available gold sup
ply for coinage.
AS fast as the gold Is coined the treas
ury department issues gold certificates
for the amount deposited. There Is a
sharp demand from the banks every
where for these gold certificates, and
yesterday about 100000 in one batch
of $4,000 bills was forwarded to one
bank In New York. One object Of the
government in rushing the gold coinage
is to keep the gold in this country. The
$40000,00 still to be paid for the Pan
anna canal Will be paid In gold certifl-
Gates. The war between Russia and
Japan Is making every government par
ticularly careful of its own gold At
the Philadelphia mint no silved is now
being coined. 1t is all gold. nickels and
pennies, the latter including the new
Philippine 1-cent piece, which Is as big
as our gold $40 niece
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
kUROkI ON DEFENSIVE.
He Will Not Accommodate kuropat.
kin by DELIVERING an Attack

kin by Delivering an Attack.
st. Petersburg, juno S.--General Kuroki
is refusing to attack the Russian POSI-
tons at Lao Yang, and indications are
that Sui Yen is likely to become an inter-
esting center which General Kuropatkin
might choose as his first battlefield 1t
is necessary to make a movement against
the enemy as a prelude to the relief of
Port Arthur, which cannot be undertaken
until General Kurokis combined forces
have been beaten, or at all events, until
their further advance is blocked.
The appointment of Field Marshal va
magata gives the cue that the Japanese
propose hurrying matters so as TO fore
stall action on the part Of General Nuro-
patkn. Large forces of cavalry are be-
Ing pushed forward to Hal Cheng with a
view to operations toward Stu Yicn.
Reports served every few days when
news Is scarce, about SERIOUS differences
Ing out the campaign between Admiral
AleNieff and General Kuropatkin' need
not be taken seriously. The viceroy Is
being confined very strictly to admins
trative functions which keep him fully
occupied, nor is he military man or a
strategist. General Kuropatkin is given
free hand and In cases Of necessity Is
neither controlled from here nor by Adj
miral AleXieff. His slowness In moving
is due to series of unexpected delays in
receiving reinforcements, details OF which
1t is injudicious to publish. but which are
only too well known to the headquarters
taft here.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
THE SERVANT PROBLEM
Miss Banks, of Eng land, Is Here to
Write Book and Promote
Great Reform,

New York, June 9.-"There has got
to be shaking up of the servant prob,
lem In this country, and l shall strive
to do my humble part of the shaking.
This is the conclusion Miss Elizabeth
Banks has reached after several weeks
observation. Miss Banks has devoted
the last eleven years to study of the
servant problem In England, and is the
author of several books on the subject.
In 1898 she spent many months as n
servant in various families in England.
and used the experience as the ground
work for subsequent work. Now she
has come to America to study the sit
uation here with a view to writing an
other book She treats the subject In
| practical way.
In this country we find an abnor-
mai condition of things" she said.
Domestic service here must be put on
a par with other work. What we need
here are schools where girls may be
properly fitted for domestic work, and
whereby that work may be dignified.
Does a sensible man look down upon
his wife because he finds her at work
in kitchen? Abuse OF the tipping
system here needs reform also. MY
theory is that. an intelligent, skilful
servant Is just as good as anybody
else until he or she accepts tips"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
HAS MANY AND LIKES EN-
Mead of Mormon Church, Out of Ample
Experience, Takes Up CudseIs
for Mother in Il aAu

Salt Lake City. June 9.-Mothers- in.
law We're defended by President Joseph
f. Smith at meeting in the Mormon
tabernacle Sunday. President Smith
was the principal speaker at the con-.
ference of the young peoples society of
the Mormon church.
Il would as soon think of ridiculing
the attributes and holiness of God as to
make light or joking allusion to the
marriage ties" said President Smith.
"A despicabfe custom prevalent
throughout the world is that of holding.
up the mother-in-law to ridicule and
contempt. Now l want to say that the
best friends l ever had We're my moth
ers-in-law. l loved and honored them
and shall ever hold their memory,
sacred. They We're true women and
worthy of their daughters.
In speaking further OF the marriage
relation, President Smith defended his
own course of living In polygamy, say
Ing:
dare not and Will not cast aside
those to whom God in His infinite wis
dom has joined me for time and etern-'
lily. l dare not and Will not cast aside
the mothers of my children. If l did
| would forfeit all the blessings that,
God Will bestow upon those who are;
faithful to their trust. l will be true,
to my duty, true to my trust, true to
my God my wives and my children"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
HOLD UP A TRAIN.
Denver and Rio Grando Express Car
Entered and Safe Blown
Open.

Denver, Colo, June 10-A Denver ana
Rio Grande passenger train. west
bound, was held up by five masked men
three miles west of Parachute, a small
station midway between Grand juno
ton and Glenwood Springs. One sealed
bag containing specie was taken from
the express train, which was dyna-
mited.
The express car was badly wrecked,
but the robbers were forced to take to
the mountains before they could gather
up the valuables in the car. Two
posses are securing the surrounding
country for the bandits.
When the train reached a point three
miles west Of Parachute Two masked
men crawled over the tender of the
engine. They placed six-shooters to
the heads Of the engineer and fireman
and demanded the train be stopped.
Three men We're waiting on the ten
der and as the train stopped they
quickly ran back and uncoupled the
express and baggage cars. These. cars
with the engine were run two miles
farther west. The members of the
train crew We're ordered to remain with
the passenger coaches on pain of be-
ing shot.
When the point selected for dyna-
hitting the express car was reached
Messenger Shea of this city refused
to open the car upon demand, and the
robbers placed a stick of dynamite at
the side of the door of the car. The
entire door was blown away. Half a
dozen trunks piled up against it were
demolished.
Blew Open the Safe.
A great iron combination safe was
the only one in the car. The robbers
did not even demand from the messen-
ger to open the safe. but placed a stick
Of dynamite against the lock. Here
he robbers showed lack of knowledge of
dynamite. Half the amount of the ex-
plosive used would have done the work
Just at this point Brakeman Shellen-
barger, who had been ordered to remain
with the passenger coaches, came run
ming up the track carrying a lantern.
One robber shot him in the leg.
When the robbers saw the train crew
coming they tled to the mountains. One
Of them as he jumped from the express
car grabbed one sealed bag which had
been blown clear out of the safe. This
was the only plumber taken.
After the holdup the engine, baggage
and express cars We're backed to Para
chute, where the alarm was given. The
scene of the robbery was but COO yards
from the flow of the Grand river, and it
ls believed the robbers had a boat hid
den and used it to cross the river, de-
stroying it after they had crossed.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
SHE WANTS A DIVORCE
Daughter of Levi P. Morton Now
Wants to Get Rid of Her French
.abla~,n

Paris, June 10.-In consequence OF
differences between the Duke and
Duchess of Valencay steps have been
taken 10 dissolve the marriage. The
daughter of Levi P. Morton of New
duchess was Miss Helen Morton, q
York.
1t is learned IN authoritative quar-
terS that the dukes mother having
asked the sanction of the poper for an
annulment on the ground that the mar
riage had been without issue, the duch-
ess has applied to the civil courts for
a legal dissolution, the grounds being.
withheld for the present.
The duke, who is a scion of the am
cient and princely house Of Talleyra al
Sagan, is at his magnificent chateau on
the Loire. The duchess is in this civ
at the family residence adjacent to the
Boulevard St. German. She is in con-
slant communication With ner father.
who has been here for some time Close
friends have long realized that an es-
arrangement had taken place. for the
duke stayed continually at his chateau
While the duchess remained in Paris.
Thus far only members Of the two
families and their intimate friends are
aware of the steps that have been
taken.
Before her marriage to the count Hiss.
Helen Morton was q leader in the
younger social set in New York. She
was the youngest of five daughters of
the eX-vice president and was POPULAR
ly known as the prettiest of the Nor
ton girls The engagement TO the
count was officially announced in the
fall of 1901. A marriage contract was
drawn up and was properly signed in q
lawyers office in Paris, in the presence
of members of the two families The
wedding was october 5. of the same
year. in St. Mary's Catholic church.
Chelsea, London. 1t attracted wide at
tention, not only because both families
We're we'll known in court and social
circles, but because Of the magnifcence
of the gifts. The bridegrooms parents
and the brides sisters gave her almost
countless jewels and Ex-Governor Nor
ton also gave her Il million dollar
dowry.
When he married Miss Morton the
duke was known as the Count Bosom
De Talleyrand Perigord. His real name
was Paul Louis Marie Archambault,
and after the marriage he assumed the
title OF Duke de Nalencay. He is con-
nected with many historic families Of
France
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
CHINESE HELP JAPS.
Thirty Thousand Of Them Alleged t.
Be Eiuhtino the Russians


Be Fighting the Russians.
Berlin, June "a copyright cable
dispatch to the New York American
says: The Japanese are using Chinese
soldiers in their army in Manchuria
according to private advices received
here from the scene Of operations
These reports say that fully 10000
Cinnamon, mostly Manchus, are now
Incorporated in the Japanese army. and
that the number Is constantly being
added to. They are under Japanese of
commissioned, and are scattered In
small bodies throughout the invading
force, except in the army which is de-
tailed to attack Port Arthur. This is
composed entirely Of Japanese and the
very pick of the mikado's troops are
under General Oku.
1t is said these Manchus make fine
soldiers. They are amenable to dis
cipline and are imbued with a bitter
hatred of Russia. This news has caused
good deal of talk among military
men and the principle is being dis
cussed as to what effect it will have
on Chinese neutrality.
1t is generally held that China can
only be held responsible If recruiting is
said not to be the case, all the China
men serving under the Japanese flag
having been enlisted in Manchuria
1t Is also reported that the authors
ties at st. Petersburg are greatly wor-
ried over the activity Of the CHUNG
chuses in the country between Hardin
and Mukden. The railroad between
those points has TO be heavily guarded
to prevent raids by these bandits, who
are said by the Russians to be directed
by Japanese officers, who are drilling
and arming them
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
EmBkLMED bEEF Again
This Time Laborirg interests Are
Making War on the Product of
Certain Packers

Philadelphia. June lO.-Startling evil
dence of the use Of large quantities
Of preservatves in fresh meat, the
output of western packing houses, has
come into possession of Pure Food
Commissioner Warren. and prosecu-
tons are to be begun all over the
state.
Material on which 10 warrants
will be issued is on hand While the
effects of the blow will fall upon
wholesalers and retailers who handle
the product the ultimate goal of at
tack is the great packing houses in
the west Labor interests are behind
the crusade. That sulphides are used
is the main allegation.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
MISS PATTERSON HELD
Siorodora Girl Mixed Up in tn.
Caesar" Young Tragedy Can't
Go Free

New York, June S.-Justice Clark In .u-
preme court this afternoon dismissed the
writ Of habeas corpus in the case Of Mrs.
Nan Patterson, connected with shoot
Ing Frank T. Young, and remanded the
prisoner
Mrs. Patterson is held as a witness
under $4,000 bail. The case took a new
turn today when Algernon Meyer of
Jacksonville, Fla, publicly announced
that he was a witness to the killing Of
Young. and stated that Young himself
held the revolver which fired the fatal
shot.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
COMPROMISE ARRANGED.
Contested Railroad Crossing at Iowa
City Fixed by Concessions on
Both Sides,

Iowa City, June 9.--The contested
crossing case between the Rock Island
and the Dow & Smith interurban rail-
road company has been settled Each
side had enjoined the other and all
hands were tied. Under the terms of
settlement both injunctions are dissolved
and the Rock Island company gives
Dow & Smiths free access and right Of
way and Dow & Smith agree to cross
the Rock Island more nearly at right
angles, and to build and maintain
FENCES, wires, etc. according to the
wishes of the Rock Island COMPANY.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
HEARST GETS AENAEPi I'm
Minnesota County, Including M;nneap-
oils, Seems to Have Gone for the
New York Candidate.

st. Paul, June 10.-Reports from
the democratic primaries in Hennepin
county last night as far as received up
to II o'clock today give William Ran
dolph Hearst 235 delegates and the anti
Hearst workers Sc. with 137 yet to be
heard from. The 235 claimed for Hearst
are majority of the convention, which
Will consist Of ASS delegates. The man
ayers Of the anti-Hearst camp again.
however, still claim the victory and
while they do not go into details with
their figures declare they viii lcontrol
Saturdays county convention by a ma
tority of from so to 10 votes.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
Liberty Bell in 81. Louis.

st. Louis, June S.-The historic Lib
erty bell arrived at the worlds fair
grounds from Philadelphia today and
was placed in the Pennsylvania build
ing, where it will remain till the close
of the exposition. 1t is estimated over
so 900 school children formed a portion
of the immense throng that greeted the
bell when it entered the grounds. APP
propriate ceremonies In keeping with
the occasion We're held in the plaza of
ST T,OuiS
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
Chinese Can Control Troop s.

Pekin. June Chinese officials EN-
phatically deny there is the slightes,
reason to doubt General Mas ability to
control his troops. Ma has been strictly
ordered to prevent any outbreak and
none is likely to occur.
Viceroy Alexieff's Manchurian proc
lamation, charging villages with the
duty Of protecting the railway under
pain of determination is creating a bad
impression here.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS
Convention Opens Today With Every
Indication of Regular Kentucky
Time

Louisville, June 1o-The democratic
state convention was called to order
this afternoon by State Chairman
Young, who made a speech bitterly ar
raigning Governor Beckham's admins
tratton. He denounced the governors
course in the present campaign as cal
culated to disrupt the party. Young
was alternately cheered and Kissed,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
British Vessel at Tangler.

Gibraltar, June THE British bat.
tleshlp Prince of Wales sailed today
for Tangier
Tangier, June THE British bat
tleshtp Prince of Wales arrived here
today from Gibraltar.
Gibraltar. Juno 1.-THE British Medl-
tcrancan squadron sailed for Tangie1
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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
Russians Driven from wors.,

Seoul, June 6.-Delayed.)-A tele
gram received from the Japanese con-
sui at Gensan, Korea. says the Rus
slams who were at Hamheung have re-
tired in the direction Of Ping Yang, 1t
is reported the retreating Cossacks
speared and killed the project Of Ko-
won, who refused to furnish the troops
with provisions demanded by them.