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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21

inherited the elo-
quence of old time
Irish orators. He is
also a master of rep
artee and a hard
man to beat in de.
b a t e. In the Chi
cagO cow en- ton
years ago, when
Cochran made his
celebrated speech in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21


partment. He was
soon after assigned to the staff of Gen
eral Fitz-Hugh Lee, with whom he
went to Cuba after the surrender. He
was provost marshal of the Seventh
CORPS, in which position he is said to
have made fine record. He was later
sent to Porto Rico, where he was sum-
marily but honorably dismissed from
the army.
When he was provost marshal of the
military camp at Jacksonville in 1898.
Major Harrison rugged up a shower
bath for the benefit of soldiers who be-
came intoxicated. One night a big
Texan who was brought in saw the
major standing near by clothed in spot
less white duck. In Il second the Tex
an seized the hose and turned il on the
major, who was drenched to the skin.
On another occasion the major was
about to arrest a soldier in citizens
clothes. The soldier claimed to be a
plain man of peace and said he had
never been in the army. Suddenly
Harrison shouted Attention. The
civilian" braced himself up and put
his heels together with his hands at his
side. 81 think you are good enough
soldier to be with your regiment" said
the major with Il laugh, land you'll be
there tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21

Prince Pu Lun Tsee, who might have
been emperor of China and may be yet,
is one of the distinguished visitors to
America just now. The prince is pres
ident of the Chinese commission to the
Louisiana Purchase exposition and
was recently received by the president
in Washington and entertained at
breakfast by Secretary of State John
Hay. He travels in great style, with
q suit of sixteen attendants; wears,
among other things, Il yellow jacket
and n three eyed peacock feather, and
has been kotowed to all his life. He is
only thirty years of age, is both neph-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21

Representative John Dalzell of Penn
syivania, trusted counselor of three
speakers, Reed, Henderson, and Can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21
People
Talked
About
oURKE COCHRAN. the New

~ OURKE COCHRAN, the New
~ York lawyer, orator and con-
gresham who recently had a
sensational colloquy in the
house with Representative John Dali
zell concerning the allegation that
Cochran was paid TO make Republican
speeches in 1896, has the biggest head
and the greatest VOICE in congress. He
was born in Ireland, and seems to have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21

position. Prior to his present trip the
prince had never seen an ocean steam
er, never gazed upon the ocean itself.
he is a NIantchoo Tartar and does not
speak Chinese as it is spoken by the
Celestials in America and in southern
China. Even Chan Man Shang, the
San Francisco millionaire, could not
speak five words the prince could IN
derstand, it is said. Wong Kai Kah.
Yale graduate, is his secretary and
interpreter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-21

Justice Henry Billings Brown of the
supreme court of the United States,
who has happily recovered the sight of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Gold RIooded Murder.

The annals of Vermont record another
murder, and her history is disgraced by
an unprovoked tragedy in which a
faithful officer while in the performance
of his duty was shot down in cold blood.
Thursday night James p. McGrath, a
policeman in Burlington, assigned to
duty at the lumber yards near the sta
ton, while marching his beat, discovered
deserter from Fort Ethan Allen and
asked him to go along to the station.
The two men were walking close to-
gether when the deserter suddenly drew
a revolver and fired at his chest twice,
then retreated a little way and fired
again, and soon the fourth time. Nc
Grath staggered along until he came to
the boat shop of Joseph Richards and
dropped down exhausted. George Le-
Clair then telephoned to police head
quarters, to DR.. McSweeney, for priest,
and for an ambulance, but he died before
he reached his home.
McGrath had been on the force about
year and leaves a wife and three child
rem.
The fatal bullet was extracted and
proved to be a 3S-calibre, the size of
revolver used by the soldiers.
Benjamin Williams, wagner of the
fort, was arrested at Vergennes Friday
morning, and revolver of that size,
like the regulation army revolvers, with
four chambers empty, was found on him.
He evidently escaped from Burlington in
boat to Shelburne and boarded a
freight there. He was seen by the train
men to get into an empty car and the
door was closed and he was locked in
the car, till Vergennes was reached,
where Constable George E. Wyatt ar
rested him.
He was identified by parties as being
the man seen with Policeman McGrath
just before the murder. He enlisted at
San Francisco, Cal, Nov. IS, 1901, and
served in the Philippines. His reputa-
ton was bad and he had several times
been accused of theft. He was born at
Carthage, Mo. He stole a citizens suit
from a soldier at the Post before he
deserted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Com m U mic alton.

Mr.. Editor: l have seen considerable
mention of W. w. Higbee of Charlotte
in connection with the office of lieuten-
ant governor, and can think Of no reason
why this is not a sensible thing to do.
Mr.. Higbee has always been farmer
and interested in things that particu-
larly interest us. AS a member of the
House in 1886 he introduced the bill
creating the State railroad commission
that has been of great benefit to the
State in many ways. He was a promi-
nent member of the Senate from Chit
tenden county in 1888, and is qualified
for intelligent legislative duties as pre-
siding officer of the Senate. Two other
gentlemen of his county have also been
mentioned, G. w. Brownell and Henry
Ballard of Burington-both of them
good men no doubt. But Mr.. Brownell
has had a liberal portion of public pre-
ferment, it would seem. AS to Mr..
Ballard, is there any good reason why
the outside towns of Chittenden county
hould concede everything to Burlington
when mention is made of State office?
Other things equal, why should the
farmers of Addison or Chittenden coun-
ties practically admit that none of their
number need apply when their suffrage
is solicited: l am no stickler for ''class'
in such matters, but things should not
be all one-sided.
1t strikes me that the service Mr..
Higbee rendered the farmers and dairy
men of this State during the bovine
tuberculosis crusade of two years age
should be remembered at this time. Nc
matter if the cattle commissioners were
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Middlebury, VT, May 9Th, 1904.
Republican County Convention.

A Republican Convention for the
County of Addison will be held in the
town hall, Middlebury, on Thursday the
10th day of June, 1904, at 10 o'clock a.
m. for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for county offices to be supported
at the election to be held on the first
Tuesday of September next.
Town Committees will give at least
seven days public notice of primary
meetings for the election of delegates
and the delegates will provide themselves
with proper credentials signed by he
chairman and secretary of the primary
meeting, which credentials shall be
presented to the County committee and
shall be prima facie evidence of their
election. Delegates are requested to
present their credentials as early as
possible.
The county committee will be in
session at the Addison House in Middle
bury, the night before and at s a. m. on
the day of the convention.
The recommendation of the State
committee as to the use of check list
is Endorsed and the town committee of
each town are to have charge of the
check list and use the same when re-
quested.
1t is also suggested that the several
primary meetings recommend suitable
persons to be appointed town committee
for the ensuing two years. By suitable
persons your county committee mean
some active Republicans who will stir
themselves and do business. Don't
suggest Mr.. A, B or c., because he is a
good fellow but give us worker.
Each town is entitled to one delegate
and an additional delegate for each
twenty-five votes cast for the Republican
candidate for governor at the State
election in September, 1900, and one
delegate for the remaining fraction of
twenty-five votes of exceeding one-half
and the following list is made up on
that basis.
Addison Z, Bridport 7, Bristol II,
Cornwall 8, Ferrisburg Il, Goshen 4
Granville 6, Hancock 4. Leicester a
Lincoln II, Middlebury 10, Monkton 10,
New Haven II, Orwell s, Panton 8
Starksboro 8, Vergennes 10, Waltham 3
Weybridge 5, Whiting 4.
THAD. NJ CHAPMAN, Chairman.
f. w. FUTILE, Secretary,
JOHN JAMES,
REUBEN PARKER,
F. C. DYER,
Republican County Committee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Came From Good Stock.

The first marriage in the town of Rye
gate was that of James Henderson and
Agnes SYM, January 0, 1777. The for
mer came from Scotland in 1878, the lat
ter in IVA. Pioneers in this wilderness,
they joined hands and settled on the land
that has since remained in the Henderson
name.
The third child of the union was Viii
liam, born in 1889, who married Sarah
Learned, December 2, 1919, who was
born on Mount Desert Island, Maine, in
1897. The children of this marriage
were Sarah Ann, born June l, 1922,
married Rev. Henry Hill, and died in
Cambridge, Mass, in May, 1898; James,
who died young. and William James
Henderson, who was born at the old
homestead, August 10, 1928, and died
April 80, 1904.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The Montpelier Daily Journal says:
"In the death of Henry NJ. Stanley the
world lost a man whose sixty-four years
of life had seen probably more of adj
ventures and perils than any other
Englishman A man of great versatility
Of talents, with the qualities of face,
form, and nature that attract and please,
he was for long time one of the widest
known men of the world. His discovery
of Livingstone, his exploration of the
hitherto unknown regions of Central
Africa, his rescue of Emin Bey, his APP
pointment as governor of the Congo
State by King Leopold of Belgium, and
and his knighting on Queen Victoria's
birthday, June 2, 1899, are all fresh
in memory. But as young man Stanley
serve in the American civil war and for
several years afterward was a writer for
several American newspapers. In fact ii
was while he was correspondent fol-
the New York Herald that he was sent
to Africa to find Livingstone. Soldier
statesman, newspaper man, explorer
author-his memory will remain with
the English speaking people for long
years. His name has been a household
word and it will not soon be forgotten.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

filled with sincerity" to the brim, their
operations were i'll advised, and the
magnificent industry of the State threat
ened with terrible disaster. Mr.. Higbee
faced this thing almost alone, until pub
lie sentiment recognized the force of his
contention, and the legislature deprived
the commissioners of the arbitrary power
that had run away with them. Did Mr..
Higbee do all this for pay2 1 understand
that every bit of it was voluntary SER
vice. He went to Montpelier during the
session of the legislature and made a
convincing argument before the joint
committee on agriculture-and paid his
own bills. | understand Chittenden
county farmers offered to pay him for
services rendered, but he declined to
receive it. 1t is proper that such things
should be recalled. We in Addison
county did not feel the force of the blow,
like some of the Chittenden county
towns, who saw about $50, 900 worth of
their finest COWS buried it sand pits; but
it would have come to us, in all prob
ability, only for being stopped in time.
Who led off in this thing? 1t was w.
w. Higbee of Charlotte. l suggest that
the farmers of Addison and Chittenden
counties remember this when they send
their delegates to the State convention
in June.
CATTLE OWNER.
Middlebury, VT, May 9Th, 1904
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

"There is only one way to advertise, y
says an exchange, land that is to ham
mer your name, your location, your
business, so constantly, so persistertly,
so thoroughly into peoples heads that if
they walked in their sleep they would
constantly turn their faces toward your
store. The newspaper is your best
friend in spite of criticism. 1t helps to
build up the community that supports
you. When the day comes that the
newspapers are dead the people are on
the edge of the grave, with no one tc
write their epitaph."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The great surprise of the Worlds Fair
at st. Louis is Japan's wonderful ex-
hibit. 1t is marvellous, and a revelation
of the enterprise, industry and skill of
this new-old nation. Although engaged
in great war that is taxing her re-
sources greatly, and that caused her
adversary to cancel her exhibit at the
fair, Japan has spent million dollars
and occupies more than double the space
of any two other foreign countries.
There are $4,000 different exhibits. She
has thrice asked for more space and has
got it each time. All her booths are
made of beautiful inlaid woods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Going to MI assas.

The entire regiment, First Vermont
National Guard will go to Manassas,
Virginia. in September to participate in
joint manuuvers by the militia of the
Eastern States, with portion of the reg
ular army. Such is the result of the
negotiations between Adjutant General
Corbin in Washington and Adiutant
General Gilmore of Vermont. This state
was originally invited to send 200 officers
and men but as that would necessitate
splitting the regiment, if not even taking
fractions of companies, the proposition
was not satisfactory. General Gilmore
communicated with General Corbin in
the matter and as a result Tuesday even
ing a telegram was received from Wash
ington inviting the entire regiment to
attend the grand muster in Virginia. Gen.
Gilmore has telegraphed the invitation to
Colonel j. II. Estey, commanding the
regiment, and there is no doubt that the
invitation will be promptly accepted.
The terms of invitation are such that
the United States government will pay
all the expenses of transportation to and
from Virginia, and of maintenance
during the time, and the troops will
all draw the pay of officers and men in
the regular army. The muster will be
fifteen days in length, counting from the
time the regiment leaves Vermont up to
the time it returns. 1t is expected the
start for the south will be made Septem-
Der a, so as to be in Manassas on Septem-
! Der 5. In all probability the regular
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
HALF PRICE CHANCE.
NJ. II. Burt Selling soc. Size DIR. Towards.
Dyspepsia Specific for csc.

NJ. X. Burt Selling soc. Size DR.. Towards.
Dyspepsia Specific for csc.
Don't let this chance pass
To-day is worth two to-morrows.
When this notice was sent to the Mid
dlebury Register NJ r. Burt the leading
druggist of Middlebury hadijust received
a fresh stock of DR.. Towards specific
for the cure of constipation and dyspep-
STA, the regular SOC. size of 60 doses,
which to get new users for the remedy,
was to be sold at half price. This stock
will not last long, and you should not
delay taking advantage of this offer.
Nearly nine tenths of our people suffer
with Indigestion, constipation, head
aches or liver troubles, diseases that DR..
Towards specific never fails to radically
cure.
DIR. Towards specific for the cure of
constipation and dyspepsia is not "cure
all" 1t is simply specific for the cure
of indigestion, headaches, constipation,
and liver troubles. 1t comes in the form
of tiny granules, 60 in vial, is pleasant
and easy to take, and it is sold by Mr.
NJ. R. Burt with the understanding that
if it does not give perfect satisfaction, it
will cost you absolutely nothing.
If you feel dull and out of sorts, the
chances are that you are constipated or
your stomach is out of order. Here is a
chance to get well for trifiing sum,
without having to pay a cent if the
medicine does not cure you.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

New York has governor of the right
stamp, who is not afraid to stand be-
tween the people and any of their would
be robbers. He has signed the anti
trading stamp bill, compelling the
companies to redeem the stamps in cash
as well as merchandise, and has vetoed
the Remse gas bill which gave valuable
rights to the gas trust of New York city,
Vermont needs just such a trading
stamp law as New York has adopted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

supreme court, he would accept, in two
years, the nomination for Congress from
from the second district. No man that
side the mountain would better fill the
position, and no man in Vermont more
closely resembles Henry Clay, the great
Kentucky congressman of a century
ago, in ability as an orator, statesman,
or in manly beauty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Burlington has followed the good
example of Rutland and few other
Vermont towns and adopted a "cerfew
ordinance" All children 16 or under,
found on the streets after 8 o'clock will be
arrested and fined s.. This town would
do well to follow Burlington's example.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Good for the license commissioners of
Rutland Town. They have decided to
grant none of the nine applications for
the one license that town is entitled to,
on the ground that it would be detrimen-
tai to the best interests of the town, now
that neither Rutland or West Rutland
has license.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Just ordinary every day hotels at St,
Louis charge $40 a day for rooms and
meals are extra and at proportionate
twenty-one story sky scaper prices. No
wonder the average citizen thinks it the
part of discretion to remain at home.
Only one or two Vermont editors are
able to afford trip to this Worlds
Fair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The Vermont Press association will
probably have its outing this year at the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis in September.
The committee is at work on the details
of the trip which promises to be very
pleasant one.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
ORIGINAL GOOD ROADS MAN.

Dr. w. Seward Webb, Vermonter by
age, having been a resident of the State
81 years, has been the most active advo-
cate for permanent roads. He has sug-
gested from time to time that money for
such an enterprise could be raised by a
bond issue. We believe the time is near
at hand when DIR. Webb's suggestion will
be put into operation Waterbury Re-
cord.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Hoods JdrSdpdriLId
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
III had salt rheum on my hands 30 that
could not work. took Hoods sarsaparilla
and 1t drove out the humor. continued
It's use till the sores disappeared" Mrs.
IsA o. Brown, Rumford Falls, Me.
hoods sarsaparlIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Good men are candidates for State
Senators from Windham county. In the
southern district George w. Pierce,
manager of "the Retreat farm will have
no opposition. In the north district the
candidates are j. H. Ware of Townshend
and F. L. Houghton of Putney. The
latter is the great Holstein cattle
breeder.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The Republican county committee
has the right idea of the kind of men
needed on the several town committees
when it says "Don't suggest Mr.. A, b,
or C, because he is good fellow, but
give us a worker" That is the kind of
men that should be elected to fill every
Office in county or state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
HONEST CALL.

Nobody is pressing the button for De-
Boer on such newspapers as have de-
clared for him. There is no DeBoer
machine, manager, retainers or literary
bureau. The movement for him is just
what it purports to bean honest, sim
cere, spontaneous call for him to Lead
Randolph Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
BEW ARE, BEWARE.

When we country boys visit Burling-
ton it would be wise to purchase a return
ticket and leave our six dollars at home,
taking just our odd change for beer and
car fare. Several gentlemen from the
rural precincts have recently been fleeced
in the Queen city.-Hardwick Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

P. w. Clements enemies claim he
never sleeps. Just when "Spotter
Wilson's attorney thought he had him,
notice is received from the U. S. Court
of Appeals that Judge Whee)er's order
for new trial must be reviewed. Catch
a weasle asleep but not "the gentleman
from Rutland"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

When you have important business to
transact you do not send a cheap man to
do it, but the best you can find Send
the same kind to the next legislature.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES.

A Pennsylvania man bought Bible
at auction for six cents and found a ten
dollar bill in it. Save your Bibles; also
search the Scriptures Morrisville News
and Citizen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

What! Another murder added to the
long list of crimes in Vermont? Thank
goodness this was product of the army
post at Fort Ethan Allen, not of this
State, though we get the credit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
ANTI MOTH.

A merchant asked reporter for this
paper if there was any way by which he
goods, and his apt answer was: "Sure;
advertise. "-Springfield Reporter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The Japan bonds are quoted above par
the same as her army and navy. The
new war loan was subscribed many
times over in London and New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Poor France. she has troubles and
troubles The plans of her Notifications
have been sold to Germany and Italy by
dishonest officers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

If the failure of Floyd, Crawford q
Co., will serve to deter the public from
stock speculation it will be worth all it
has cost. The victims, at least, have
learned wholesome lesson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
Opinions of Leading Vermont Papers
Printed AS News without Endorse
ment.
ATTENDING TO BUSINESS.

Mr.. DeBoer is in the west attending to
business, but his "boom" for governor is
taking care of itself. -Burlington Clip
per.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

The st. Johnsbury Caledonian sug-
gests that while Alexander Dunnett
would refuse nomination as governor,
or the appointment of judge of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
OF COURSE HE HAS.

With the Barre Telegram, we believe
that Mr.. DeBoer has a perfect right to
change his mind, and hope he WON'T
st. Johnsbury Republican.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Just as we expected the sugar trust
has advanced the price of sugar. just as
the berry season is beginning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
BEWARE, BEWARE,

1t is wise to think twice before swal-
lowing hook, line and sinker, all the
fish stories one hears these days.-St.
Johnsbury Republican.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Ask C. L. Witherell if advertising
pays? His little "For Sale" adj. sold the
stock he advertised in one week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
invigorates the whole system.