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Connecticut western news., 1904-09-08
TO RENT.
HOUSE FOR RENT.

Part of the Emeline Kellogg house on Prospect Street in Falls Village. Pos session given immediately. Enquire of
 SAMUEL c. BEcKLEY, Executor. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-09-08
REGISTRARS NOTICE.

The undersigned, Registrars of Voters for the town of North Canaan, Conn, give notice that they will be in session at the Town Clerks office in said town on Thursday, September 15, 1904, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiv- ing applications of those who have never been made electors in said town and who claim that they are entitled to be made electors, and also for the purpose of add ing to the list of voters the names of such electors as may be entitled to registration at that time.
 Dated at North Canaan, Conn.,, this 1st day of September, 1904.
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, Registrars of
 JOHN G. BECKLEY, Voters.
Connecticut western news., 1904-09-08
RmlAa Of PuhIlcntf0m

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of ESPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in it's advertising columns or subscription list, !. will be consigned 10 the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money is to be made, taken in. or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
SOLDIERS AND ROADS.

st. Louis, Mo. May 1S. AT the SEQ
ond session of the National and Inter-
national Good Roads convention yes
terday the principal speaker was Gen.
Nelson A. Miles. General Miles de-
clared himself to be thoroughly in
sympathy with the movement for bet
ter roads and in his address recon-
mended that 5000 men in the army
be used in times of peace as an engi-
neering corps to locate the best and
most feasible roads and cooperate
with the surveyors of various States.
The preliminary work of surveying
could be done by the army, he said,
and the work then LETT to the State to
be carried to completion. General
Miles said he would have introduced
in Congress resolution or bill to this
effect.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
JESSE FLINT DEAD.

Jesse Flint, who died at the home
of his son, J. P. Flint, on the Worces-
ter Branch road on Tuesday morning
was born in Worcester SO years ago
last October. He remained in his ma
tive town during his early life, but
while he was still boy he moved to
Middlesex where, with the exception
of one year that he spent in Massa-
chusetts and the last two years during
which he had lived with his son, he
had spent his life. The farm that he
owned and carried on, after the death
of his father. was located in Shady
Rill. Mr.. Flint was a man who was
respected and honored in the commu-
nifty during his long and busy life.
The memory Of him that will be cher
ished by all who knew him is that of
good citizen, kind neighbor and a
man of worth. Since the death of
his wife, little over two years ago,
Mr.. Flint had made his home with
his son. The deceased is survived by
son j. p. Flint, at whose home he
died, by daughter, Mrs Elmina
Taylor, of this city, a brother. j.
D. Flint of Montpelier and a sister,
Mrs, Mary Ann Tracy of East Mont
pelier. Last TALL the first symptoms
of Mr.. Flint's fatal disease, a gangren-
GUS trouble, first appeared, On De.
mber he took 10 his bed and since
that time has been growing gradually
worse. But during all his suffering
he had been patient and CHEEKY.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of his son on Thursday al
ternoon at O'Clock. Rev. W. B.
Dukeshire will officiate. The bearers
will be as follows: j. P. Flint, G..
+. Taylor, l.. A Flint and Kemp
Flint. Burial will be IN the Lewis
cemetery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
NORTHFIELD FIRE.

Northfeld, May 19.-The Union
block, owned by Fred Parker, the o.
D. Edgerton estate and Miss Minnie
Smith together with the White block,
owned by 9. O. White. we're completely
destroyed by fire which broke out just
before midnight on Monday night.
The loss is estimated at $18. 000
Man of the occupants of the blocks
lost their business, several having no
insurance. A persistent and strong
fight on the part OF the fremen, and
the fact that the wind fortunately
shifted prevented further spread OF
the flames At one time the danger
to the town seemed so great help WAS
called Tor from Barre and Montpelier,
but the fire was controlled in time to
send message that this help was not
needed. 6. G. Bates and Mayo Blake
were struck by falling bricks and
quite severely injured but on Wednes-
day no serious results were apparent.
The fire started in the rear at the
southwest corner of the library and
the fact that the hose connected with
one of the engines was found cut
tends TO confirm the theory that the
fire was of incendiary origin.
Those who occupied the buildings
with their losses are as follows
White block, owned by o. A. White,
loss 81, 900 covered by insurance: Un-
ion block valued at $4,000, insurance
So, 500; d. Falzarano, fruit deal
er and grocer, $3.50, no insurance
Frank Chase, meat market, 81, 200,
insurance 5000; A. Broggi. grocery
store, 800, no insurance; B.. @.
Starr, proprietor of the Central hotel,
N$l, 400, no insurance; Minnie Smith,
milliner, $1,000, insurance 5000; A
@. Heath, paint shop, $500; towr
library loss about $500; Boynton Post
G. A. R., 5000; @. B. Gold, harness
shop, $1,000, no insurance
The loss to the Whitehall Clothing
Company has not been estimated but
a large part OF the stock was dam
aged. The Donahue building was
damaged to the extent of about 800.
The Mcintosh bailding, owned by j.
M. Bullock and Dr. E. M McIntosi
was within a few feet of the burning
block and the goods were taken out o.
the building. DR.. Mcintosh said hi
only loss was ole shelf.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19

ington. Mr.. and Mrs. Husband will
occupy rooms for the summer at the
Mrs. Wallis house on Baldwin street
and will take their N eals at the Riv-
erside.
The funeral of Christina s. EN-
mons was held from st. Augustine 8
church on Monday at $3.50 O'clock
The funeral mass was celebrated by
Rev. W. J. O'Sullivan. The bearers
were nephews of the deceased. Mrs.
Emmons died on Saturday from con-
sum ption She was seventy six years
old and is survived by husband and
six children three boys, Fred, John
and Harvey. and three daughters,
Mrs. Alex JsnRraw, Mrs. Shorey of
Plainfield and Mrs. Patrick Burgen.
Frank Hall was in charge OF the fu-
neral. Interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
Walter E. Ranger reports that the
State educational meetings that were
held in franklin county last week
were enthusiastically attended and sus-
tanned. Over two hundred OF the
less than two hundred and fifty teach.
ers of the county were in attendance,
and large audiences OF parents and
others Interested in the schools were
also attended This week Mr.. Rang
er will hold meetings in Orleans and
Addison counties. On Tuesday and
Wednesday the meetings will be held
in Barton and Newport, on Thursday
at Derby, on Friday and Saturday at
Orwell. AT the Orwell meetings
Superintendents Charles Keyes of
Hartford. Conn.,, and j. H. Carfrey of
Northampton, Mass will be among
the speakers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
NEW *. Il. BUILDING.

Msrshfield, May 17.-The members
of Knights of Pythias lodge. No. ID,
formed stock company last fall, in
oorporated as the Marsh6eld Building
Association, with capital stock of
50, 500. With this they decided to
erect three story building In which
they could hold their own meetings
and rent such portions as they did not
wish to use. Work was begun at once
and now it is practically completed
This fine new building is certainly an
ornament to the village. The third
and top floor is finished with nice
hall and anterooms to be used by the
knights of Pythias and rented to two
othar organizations, the Rathbone
Sisters and the Independent Order of
Good Templars. 1t is expected the
hall will be furnished and carpeted at
an early date. The second floor is ar.
ranged with large dining hall ex.
tending the whole length of the build
ing, which has fine hard wood floor.
At the rear is large kitchen and
pantry combined with modern con.
venienoes, also another large room.
The ground floor is to be occupied by
A. T. Davis as post-office. The post
office outfit is made of solid oak with
an elegant finish, being of left hand
corner plan with wing entrance
and containing liberal supply of lock
and call boxes. The cabinet was OBJ.
tained from the MoLane Manufactur-
ing Company of Milford N. H., which
is without doubt as reliable firm to
do business with as can be found judg-
ing by the fine work that was put
into this Office.
Mr.. Davis has been postmaster in
town for about seven years and for
four years before he was assistant
postmaster under his father, George
Davis. Under his administration the
office was moved from general store
to room by itself, which was great
improvement, but now, with the office
in the new building it is without doubt
the best fourth class Office in the
State of Vermont. Mr. Davis in past
years has won the good will of the
people by his courteous manners and
efficiency, and the elegant office he
has now fitted up is highly appreciat-
ed by all the townspeople. Last
Saturday the Office was open for in.
spection and many of the people made
him a call. On Monday morning,
May 16. the new Office was open for
business and under Mr.. Davis eff
cient management 1t will, it is hoped,
remain for long time to come.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
ATTEMPTED BUkGLAKY.

Plainfield, May 6.-On Saturday
night bold attempt was made to
enter the house of DR.. ID. B. Smith
with, doubtless, intentions of robbery.
Mr.. Smith was aroused by the ring of
his door bell and going down he
opened the door slightly only to see
an arm and hand holding a revolver
thrust through tha opening, accom-
panied by the command to throw up
his hands. A vigorous outcry for
help by the doctor reinforced by his
wife aroused the villagers and the
burglar withdrew his hand hastily
and departed, leaving horse with
out saddle or blanket which he evi.
dently found no time to take with
him. The horse was afterward found
10 have been stolen from the stable Of
o. ID Bstchelder in Barre. No tIace
of the man has yet been found. He
was not seen by DR. Smith. who was
fully occupied in holding the door
against his ann ard calling Tor help
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
At ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.

The st. Louis Woman's christian
Temperance Union issues the follow
ing: Mrs. N. E. Otto, 1918 Lucas
avenue, st. Louis, Is the local super.
intendent Of Purity" and she and
her assistant will meet trains and as
sist any women or girls who require
help. Women and girls wanting re-
spectacle lodging in St Louis, can
also apply to the W. O. T u, Gen.
tenary Methodist church 10th and Pine
streets, the Salvation Army 9Th and
Walnut streets, the Queens Daugh.
ters' Home III North 10th street,
Evangelical Lutheran City Mission
Society no Market street, and Trav-
elers' Aid w. O. L. u. Association
18l Washington avenue.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
REASONS FOR INSURANCE.

Expenses eat up wages and sal
aries. Year after year the aver
age man expects to build up an
estate. The usual result is no
provision or only a small one for
wife and children. Life Insur-
ance does the work by easy pay
ments.
Correspondence solicited.)
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
WORC ESTER.

George Ripley of Montpelier is in
town.
DR.. W. d. Turner and J. f. Darby
were in Burlington last Friday.
Rev. George Smith, pastor of the
Methodist church, moved his family
here from Walden last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Colby and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Leonard of Mid
dlesex were at Il. o. Moore's on Sun
day.
New England telephones were
placed last week in the residence OF
ID. G.. K. Hunt. j. +. Hancock, Elgin
Howieson at Putnam's upper mill and
II. B. Hancock's.
Mrs. M. p Ladd and son Chester
returned Sunday from few days
visit at the home of her parents, Mr..
aud Mrs. q. O. Virgins in Middlesex.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
war NE VS..

London, May 18.-The Rome corre-
sponde mt of the Central News wires
that telegram has been received there
from Toxic, reporting that two jap
anese divisions have arrived close to
Mukden. Msnchuria, and have cut off
General Kuropatkin's line of retreat
st. Petersburg, May 1S.-A letter
received by a friend from General
Stoessel, chief of the staff at Port Ar
thur, gives the first intimation that
submarine boats have been used in the
present war. The letter states that
the battleship Pobeida, which was
damaged at the same time Petropav-
lovsk was destroyed, was struck by
torpedo sent from a submarine. All
previous Russian reports said the Po-
beida had struck Russian mine.
st. Petersburg, May 1S.-An impe-
rial ordinance has been issued order
ing the formation of Siberian bal.
loon detachment for use at the seat of
war.
London, May 19. The Lloyds New
Chwsng correspondent confirms the
reports that the Japanese landed at
Kaichow and are marching toward
New Chwang.
st. Petersburg, Nav 1S. The re-
port that the Japanese have taken a pc.
sition to the north of Mukden, thus
blocking further retreat of the Rus
slams, is discredited here. An officer
of the general staff points that the
only route by which the Japanese
could have marched there is most
mountainous and would give the Rus
slams an opportunity of overwhelming
the enemy. 1t is stated that the gen.
eral military position Of three dlvi-
sions of the Japanese marching slowly
toward Liao Yang is known. One is
advancing along Fenghuangcheng road
while the others are some distance to
the right and left. The landing of
the Japanese divisions at Huang Tsia-
tung is believed to be the first move
in an attempt to cut in between the
Russian forces at Liao Yang and those
at Mukden. The Russians are conf
dent of blocking this attempt, as the
ground which the Japanese will be
compelled to occupy is level thus max
ing an excellent opportunity for the
employment of the Russian cavalry.
A battle is not expected for some days.
st. Petersburg, May 18.-It was an.
nounced last night that Lieut.. Gen.
Zassalitch has been relieved OF the
command of the second Siberian army
division and that Lieut.. Gen. Count
Keller, former governor of Ekaterino-
slav, has been appointed to succeed
him. Since the battle of the Yalu it
has been predicted that General Zas-
salitch would not long retain his COM
mand, but there has been no disposi-
tion to act hastily.
Washington, May Is. The japanese
| legation this afternoon gave out the
following despatch just received at
| Toxic: THE commander of the land
ing forces of the japanese army of
Liaotung peninsula, reports that be-
tween the fifth and sixteenth inst,
there have been daily skirmishes with
the enemy. The Japanese detach-
ments successfully drove back the Rus
slams and destroyed the telegraph and
railroads. AT Tulantien and vicinity
on the sixteenth after severe fighting,
the japanese occupied the heights
about three and half miles from
Kinchow. The Japanese casualties
were 146 including nine officers
wounded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
CHILD BURNFD TO DEA TIL

Rutland, May l8.-Lieut. and Mrs
A. e. G. Fuller, formerly of this city,
now of New York city. arrived here
this afternoon with the body OF the r
seven year-old daughter, who was
burned to death on Monday The
child was PLAYING about bonfire
when her clothing caught fire. The
family is we'll known, the father be.
ing an engineer of the Rutland road
until FIVE years ago.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
WILL ELECT 8 BISHOPS.

Los Angeles, May IS 1t was rec
commended by the committee on epis-
copscy at the general Methodist con-
ference on Monday that the conference
elect eight bishops to fill the vacancies
caused by death. resignation and re-
tirement during the present quadreni-
um. The election OF eight bisho IS
will begin this morning and it is ex-
pected to occupy considerable time.
Under the rules of the conference there
are no nominations, the delegates be-
ing allowed to vote for whcmsoever
they wish.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
DISCHARGED FROM ARMY.

Burlington. May 18. - Benjamin
Williams, accused of the murder of
Officer McGrath, will be discharged
from the army, as confessed mur.
derer. The authorities still retu 80
TO say he has made one. The date Of
heating is not set.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
IL UTLAND GETS SANDERS,

Rutland, Nav Ia, 8,-Ernest A. San.
ders, captain,o last years Tufts col
leRe team, has signed to play sho,
stop with Rutland the coming season
He has an excellent record as batter.
This makes seven contracts for rhe
Rutland team.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19

WANTED.-To purchase any kind
of old books, no matter what you have
send postal. Will call, city or country
and pay cash. Large libraries or
small collections bought. Address,
Books, care of journal. 5-29
The Washington times., 1904-06-17
DISTRICT REPAIRS
THE FOUNDATIONS
Building Inspector Takes
Prompt Action.
HOUSES IN K AND L STREETS
Owners Were Notified of Unsafe Condi-
lions Caused by Changing Grade
of Highways.

Nine frame and brick houses on X
and l. Streets. between Second and Third
Streets northeast. have been declared
lin a precarious condition by Building
Inspector Ashford. as a result of tneit
foundations being weakened BY the low
ering OF the street levels in connection
with the new terminal improvements.
The owners of the houses have been
warned by Mr.. Ashford III they would
be required TO take steps to make their
houses safe. This they have not done,
and today the Building Inspector has
a force Of eight men. including car
penters. bricklayers. and laborers, put
ting the structures in a condition that
will render them safe for habitation.
Assessment OF Costs.
The cost Of these improvements viii
be assessed as a tax against the prop
erty. The houses in question have been
weakened in the foundations. becom-
ing extremely dangerous. II was urgent
that steps be taken AT once 10 improve
the dangerous conditions.
On X and J. Streets. between Second
and Third. the grade Of the streets has
been reduced in some places as niue.
as six o. eight feet. and i'm the case
or the nine houses declared unsafe moth
ing has been done by the owners TO
make their foundations more stable. In
the majority Of cases this eight-foot
cut was made Immediately against the
foundations. leaving them without any
ground support. on the sides.
Puzzle to Inspector.
aside from the needless trouble TO
which the District is put by such be
havior." said Mr.. Ashford today. ii is
a puzzle 20 me why the property own
ers neglect their houses in this way.
They only runk the risk OF great loss
BY accidents, not TO speak Of the danger
70 which they subject the people living
in the houses.
They ought TO realize that they will
have to pay for the improvements soon
er or later. Ana IL seems TO me they-
would prefer 10 have their property fixed
up according TO their own ideas"
IN the case Of the brick houses. Mr..
Ashford has had their foundations uu-
dcrplnned. The frame dwellings are be-
ing propped up securely. These meas
ures viii render them temporarily safe.
The Washington times., 1904-06-17
ANNUAL REUNION OF
B. H. S. ALUMNI
Reports for Year and Elec-
ton of Officers.
PAUL E. SLEMAN, PRESIDENT
Affairs of the Association Shown to
Be in Flourishing Condition.
The Social Meeting.

The sixth annual reunion of the
Alumni Association of the Business
High School was held in the assembly
hall of that institution last night. and
proved to be one OF the most largely
attended meetings in the history OF the
organization.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. Paul V. Keyscr, who
asked for reports from the secretary
and treasurer. both OF which showed a
most healthy condition of affairs. Mr..
Keyser briefly addressed the classes and
stated hat the years progress had been
the most marked in the associations
career. and that the membership rolls
had increased faster h any year
heretofore.
Election of Officers.
The next business transacted was the
nominating and e~lecting of the follow
ing officers;
President. Paul L. Sleman. '95: sec
rotary. Maud Wagner, 90;
William King. OF; vice presidents.
James b. Lackey. William Gottlieh.
Mrs. 4. y. Dobson, DIR. Charles S.
White, Eva NJ. Waugh. Edwin w.
Chatterton, Joseph E. Lawton. Henry
J. Jenkins. Arthur G. Newmyer. Ray
mond w. Pullman. and Burton Green.
Upon taking the chair the new presi-
dent called-attention to the fact that
four out Of five OF the former Tresi-
dents of the alumni We're present. and
requested them to speak briefly. Re
marks were heard from Herman G. Met
ALI, first president of the association:
James Z. West, third president; James
y. LacKey, fourth president. and Paul
V. keyser, the firth and retiring Office
Mr.. Davis Address.
Allan Davis. the principal Of the Bust
ness High School. spoke to the grad
yates pon matters of school insnor-
tance. and touched upon the subject of
the new high school which is now in
course Of construction at Ninth Street
and RhOde Island Avenue. His mark
were greeted with applause and APP
prevail
The president appointed as "A press
committee TO serve for the coming year.
Arthur e. Newmyer and Charles a.
Jones.
At the conclusion of this business the
meeting was adjourned and old friend
ships were renewed and new ones made.
The Washington times., 1904-06-17
MARSHALL FIELD, JR.,
RECEIVERS HIS HEALTH
DR.. S. Wier Mitchell Cures Son of
Chicago Merchant Prince-Serious
Nervous Breakdown.

PHILADELPHIA, June 17.-MarshaIl
Field. jr.. son of Chicago's merchant
prince, has been saved from death after
a months struggle by the medical skill
Of DR.. S. Weir Mitchell Of this city.
Mr.. Field became seriously i'll in Chi
cago this spring. The best physicians of
that city studied his case. which was
one of nervous breakdown. but held out
little hope of permanent recovery. Mr..
Field was advised to come to Phila-
delphia and place himself under the care
Of DR.. Mitchell.
About five weeks ago Mr.. Field ar
here and DR.. Mitchell took charge
OF MS case. The exact nature of Mr..
Fields complaint is not made known.
but IS said to have been caused by his
his close application to business.
The Washington times., 1904-06-17
WANTS POSTAL REFORMS
TO START "THE FOURTH"

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 1.-THE
Postal Progress League, at 205 Broad
way, demand that the Fourth Of July
be celebrated by announcement OF a 2
cent half ounce rate OF postage for let
tcrs TO all the world; that all postal
its fun value. that a system OF inter-
rational currency and International
stamps be established; that a fractional
currency be established for postal pur-
poses; hat the political parties put a
postal reform plank in their national
platforms.
The Washington times., 1904-06-17
WELDON CASE IS SET
FOR TRIAL ON MONDAY

Andrew Weldon viii be put on trial
On Monday before Justice Gould and a
jury, in Criminal Court Nc. .. for the
murder of his mother-in-law, Rachel
Ann Beall, December II last. in North
east Washington.
lt is expected that the trial will last
for ten days or two weeks. The Gov
INT VIII be represented bv District
Attorney Beach and Assistant Attor-
ney Alexander r. Mullowney. and he
defendant by Messrs. a. a. Lipscomb
and r. Edward Mitchell.