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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
TRINIDAD'S WFUL FLOOD

Trinidad, Oct. LA terrific flood
has struck the city of Trinidad, and
the whole valley along the Las Ami
mas river, devastating wide section
and causing a loss which will reach q
million dollars. So far as known
there was no loss of life, but there
were many narrow escapes and some
persons are missing.
Every bridge in the city of Trinidad
is out, the Santa Fe station is demol-
ished, all of the railroads are tied up
and the telephone and telegraphic SER
vice completely suspended. More
than thirty city blocks ia the residence
and business portions were from two
to four feet under water along the
river.
The flood was caused by a heavy
rain which has been falling for two
days. At 8 O'Clock Thursday night
the storm assumed cloudburst proper
tions, and at ? O'Clock yesterday the
Las Animas river went over its banks
At 80 o'clock it was impossible to
get within block of the river bed at
any point, and Commercial street was
| flooded for three blocks in the heart Of
the business district. Meantime the
electric light and gas plants had been
: flooded and the city was in complete
darkness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
HORRIBLE MURDER.

Wentworth, N. H., Oct. 1.-The
body of Mrs. Henry wilkinson was
found in bed early yesterday with the
skull crushed, and the authorities, as
sisted by large posse of citizens, are
searching the woods for her husband,
who is charged with having murdered
her. 1t was learned Wilkinson had
taken with him his rifle and his razor.
and he was traced as far as the edge
of woods nearby. There, however,
the trail ended, and men were sent in
all directions in hope of finding the
man before he had gone far away.
The theory held by the villagers is
that Wilkinson committed the crime
in An attack of insanity.
Late in the night Samuel Kenney,
who lives alone in house across
from the wilkins home, was awakened
by some one rapping at his door. On
answering he found little Joseph
wilkins, the nine-year. old son of the
alleged murderer, who said that his
mother was very sick and that his
father wanted him, Kenney, to come
over to the house, while he went for
the doctor.
Hurriedly dressing Mr.. Kenney
went to the wilkins home and sat
down in the kitchen with the boy.
Mr., wilkins was gone, but this
aroused no suspicion, as it was but
natural for the husband to be anxious
to get away after the physician.
The baby, Bessie eta, one and a
half years old, cried and Mr.. Kenney
went into the room to quiet her. 1t
was lying at the foot of the bed and
Mr.. Kenney put it back beside its
mother and went back to the kitchen,
still ignorant of the murder.
About four clock this morning he
began to wonder at Mr. wilkins pro-
loDged absence and at the stiffness of
tine bed room. Determining to see if
Mrs. wilkins was resting comfortably,
he took a lamp and went into the
room.
The sight which met his eyes was
the body of Mrs wilkins, lying in
the bed, upon her side, with the
sleeping baby beside her, and the
whole top of her head crushed in
from the blow of some blunt instru.
ment. Upon investigation he found
that she WAS dead, and that a black
ened eye, with severe cuts above
and below it, also appeared to add to
the fact that her murderer had struck
her with bis fist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
VAR NE us.

London, Oct. kilograms re-
ceived from the seat of war in the Far
East this morning indicate that both
sides are still stationary and that
affairs are still in what might be
termed an active state of preparation.
Several dispatches received in Rome
and st. Petersburg state that the ia
panese have begun an advance all
along the line but more authentic des-
patches show that these kilograms are
but exaggerated accounts Of reconnois-
sanoes. A despatch from Mukden
this morning intimates that General
Kuropatkin is about to assume the
initiative in battle. In military and
official circles such move is thought
to be foolhardy and the despatch is
untrue unless political circles in the
Russian capital are again trying to
direct the campaign. In such case
it is universally believed the Russian
arms are certain to suffer. another
severe setback.
Rome, Oct. IA Tien Tsin tele-
gram says that the junk which ar
rived there from Port Arthur reports
the garrison in the most terrible
straits. They are suffering from lacb
of the commonest necessities Of life.
The most serious factor is the lessen
ing of the water supply. The opin-
ion is growing among the townspeople
that the time has come when a sur.
render could be made without loss OF
honor. This was suggested to Gen
eral Stoessel who became frantic at
the idea, raved like mailman and
declared he would continue the fight.
ing as long as one grain OF powder re-
manned.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

three months there has never been the
slightest return of the old trouble,
and that is the more remarkable be-
cause for years before every storm or
spell OF dark weather had caused ser-
GUS and painful twinges. For this
happy result L and my family freely
praise DIR. Williams Pink Pills"
Within the bounds of China town
ship, st. Clair county, Michigan,
there Is no better known farmer than
Mr.. Henry Schroeppel. His fine farm,
with its pretty white residence and
attractive lawns and gardens, is adj
mired by scores of people who drive
daily to and from the city of St. Clair,
by way of North road. Mr.. Schroep-
pel's birthplace is at the homestead
where King School stands. within a
mile of his present farm and the whole
of his furty-two years have been spent
on these two farms. His case has
naturally therefore attracted a great
deal of attention.
One of Mr.. Schroeppel's neighbors,
Captain George Balfour, who during
the months of navigation has COM
mand of one of the merchant steamers
running between Buffalo and Duluth,
after hearing of the salutary results in
Mr. Schroeppel's case, decided to try
Or. Williams Pink Pills for an attack
of rheumatism from which he was
himself suffering He took eight or
ten boxes and now declares himself
free from this painful ailment. 1t is
little wonder that DR.. Williams Pink
Pills are much in favor and in evi
dence in almost every home in the
community where Mr.. Schroeppel
aud Captain Balfour are so well and
favorably known.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills cure not
only rheumatism but also all diseases
of the blood, such as anaemia, scrofu-
la, erysipelas, and diseases of the
nerves such as neuralgia, sciatica, and
paralysis. They are sold by all drug
gists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
W TO WORLD'S RECORD.

Cincinnati, Oct. 1.-The feature OF
yesterdays grand circuit racing at
Oakley Park was Major Delmar's at
tempt to break the worlds trotting
record of 2Oa1 without wind shields
or pace makers in front or side, held
by Cresceus and Major Delmar. Del
mar has a record Of ;594 trotted
with the wind shields and pace
makers in the front and side but this
is not recognized as worlds record
by the trotting association. Both Ores
ceus and Major Delmar made the 2 :02 /
record paced by a running horse only.
Although the weather conditions W ere
not very favorable for trial of this
kind, the horse equalled the world s
record.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
Rheumatism in Two Severe Gases Mas
tered in a Few Weeks.
Public Interest Aroused the ucMess and Completeness Of the Cures and
the Remedy Used by Mr. Schweppe and Captain Baou in Great
Demand in the Vicinity of Their Homes.

In the winter of 1923 Mr.. Sohroep-
pei was attacked by rheumatism of q
most pronounced and incapaoitating
type. So severe was the attack that
he was confined to bed and was unable
to help himself. The doctor was
called in and treated him but without
success. He subsequently regained
his health, however, by means which
he described with great enthusiasm in
response to an inquiry for particulars.
after five or six weeks of helpless
inactivity and pain" said he, dur
ing which | was receiving visits at
regular intervals from the doctor | felt
as bad as ever and almost despalred of
ever being we'll again. About this
time my mother, an old lady, of eighty
years, visited me and earnestly en-
treated me to try DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for my silment. She declared
that she had received great benefit
from their use in Kidding herself of
rheumatic pains even at her advanced
age, and she was confident they would
help me. At her solicitation l gave
up the DOCTORS treatment, reluctantly
however, and a member of the family
was sent to the nearest drug store for
supply of the simple and inexpensive
remedy which she so strongly recon-
mended. sTss-- ~ .. $40. , ,i - -. a
And were you cured as the result
of taking her advIce?"
Yes, quickly and thoroughly. Be-
fore the second box was finished / felt
very manifest improvement in my
condition, and within two weeks
was able not only to leave my bed but
to commence the spring work on my
farm which had so long been neglect
ed. | continued to use the pills, how
ever, until eight boxes had been taken,
although long before that felt that
every vestige of the disease had been
eradicated from my system.
"Are there no traces of your former
! illness left?'
Absolutely none. For year and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
BAILEY'S HORSES WON.

Two of the prizes that were offered
at the Valley Fair in Brattleboro,
Sept. 1929 were captured by horses
owned and shown by j. Edward Bal
ley of this city. Brown Velvet"
and King Copper "a closely matched
pair, won first prize for Mr.. Bailey
in that class. against field of nine
pairs that were the pick of a large
section OF Massachusetts, and Connec-
ticut These horses are full brothers,
of brown and chestnut colors respec-
lively. They are sired by Leighton,
he by Electioneer, famous Califor-
MIA horse. In the class for single
horses, Maid of Honor Mr.. Bal
ley's bay mare, took second prize IN
field of eighteen She is sired by
Happy Courier, he by Happy
Medium" Kentucky horse of wide
reputation. The weather conditions
were such that the gray mare, that
Mr. Bailey drives about the city. did
not point up as she should, so she was
not a winner. H. E Cutler OF Plain
field, who has charge of the horses.
showed them up at the fair AMI did it
to perfection, Mr. Bailey is justly
proud of the showing that his stable
made.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
LAWYERS, BE HONEST.

New Haven, Conn, Oct 1.-Presi
dent Hadley was present Thursday at
the opening of the law school and
welcomed the students to the univero
sity. He warned them that they must
recognize and follow the high ethical
standard of the profession.
every day." President Hadley
said eve see interruptions lawyers
who plan and scheme at evasion of
the law Men who sell their honor
for gold oftentimes are called success
full. But the men whose imprint will
never be effaced from our memory,
whose deeds stand brightest in his
tory. have been men ever mindful Of
honor and integrity, not the men of
wealth and social position.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
III Y YOKE UP.

In spite of all rumors to the con-
trary the town of Jay did hold an
election on Sept. 6. 1t was quite
generally reported that either the
town had forgotten that this is the
fall when State officers are elected, or
that the town was taking a nap on the
Tuesday in question. But both state
ments are incorrect as the prompt"
official returns received at the State
House on Friday, Sept. 20, testifies.
The absence of Jesse A. Harvey, the
clerk in the secretary of States office,
prevented an earlier public announce
ment of this important news item
The official returns from the town
give Bell So, Porter IA and Comings l..
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
DIR UGGISTS WILL MEET.

Burlington, Oct. 3. The eleventh
annual meeting of the Vermont State
Pharmaceutical Association will be
held in this city October II and IL.
On Tuesday evening at s O'Clock there
will be the presidents reception and
dance at which Wilder's orchestra will
furnish music. Wednesday morning at
80 % the visitors will take special cars
for Fort Ethan Allen, where there
will be a special artillery and calvary
drill. During the afternoon the ladies
will enjoy a carriage drive about the
city. In the evening at s o'clock there
will be. a concert and reception at the
Algonquin club, with music by Wild
er's orchestra.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
DOWIE LOSES REQUEST.

Chicago, Oct "a jury in Judge
Tuthill's court on Saturday rendered
a verdict that John Alexander Dowie
is not entitled to 500, 600 left to Dow
lie by the will of Fred Sutton, a New
Zealand sheep herder, who died in
Dowie's 'Hospioe" several years ago.
The jury found that Sutton was not
in his right mind when he made the
will. The bequest was contested by
the dependents brothers and sister,
who came from New Zealand to testi-
ty. Dowie will appeal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

The largest Methodist Church in
Georgia, calculated to use over one
hundred gallons of the usual kind of
mixed paint in painting their church.
They used only 80 gallous of Long
man q, Martinez Paint mixed with "a
gallons of linseed oil. Actual cost of
paint made was less than $1.20 per
gallon. -. - sr'-J
Saved over eighty $3.50. 00) dollars in
paint and got big donation besides.
EVERY CHURCH will be given a
liberal quantity whenever they paint.
Many houses are well painted with
four gallons of L. q M. and three
gallons of linseed oil mixed herewith
Wears and covers like gold. These
Celebrated Paints are sold by:
Barrows q Peck Montpelier
Palmer Pharmacy Waterbury
Fred Perrin-Plainfield
Howard 81 Brown-Ludlow
II. O. Pierce-Barton. 40.4l
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
SPEAKERS COMING EAST

Chicago, Oct. Am important
change of plans in the Republican
National campaign developed Thurs
day. The Chicago speakers bureau
has been asked to transfer men like
Taft, Shaw and Cannon billed for
Western speeches to the East 1t is
understood that President Roosevelt is
personally responsible for the change.
The firing line in New York, West
Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware,
Rhode Island and Maryland will be
the soere of new activity, This de-
termination is the result of reports
that the Democrats are making no
campaign in the West. Secretary
Shaw has been all through the West,
with Dolliver, Mason and others, and
the Secretary is understood to be OF
the opinion that the work in the
West is a waste of ammunition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
WILD ANIMALS HIR u.

Lexington Mass, Oct. 1.-The
doors of several animal cages at Lex
ington Park accidentally were left
open yesterday. Three bears, buffa.
10, and three wolves escaped. They
were captured before they had roamed
far, with the exception of two of the
wolves. These animals are very tame
and are not considered dangerous by
the keepers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you if you re
looking for guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of
Ponder, Mo-, writes: II suffered
with an ugly sore for year, but a
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. It's the best Salve on earth. 25c
at q Blakeley's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
Cd VALRY RET URAS.

Troop D, of the Fifteenth United
States cavalry, passed through the
city Saturday forenoon on the return
march from Tunbridge fair to Fort
Ethan Allen. On the march out the
troop passed the city early last Sun
day. morning. Since leaving the
post, ION Sept. %, the men say they
have. had but one pleasant day. Rain
prevented them from giving all but
two drills at the Tunbridge fair and
made their stay somewhat uncomfort-
able. The troop left Tunbridge Fri
day morning at 1.30 and marched to
East Barre where camp was made on
Friday night. The ladies of that
village gave the cavalrymen right
royal welcome in the form of ban
quet that went to the hearts, as we'll
as the stomaohs of the men. Follow
ing the banquet speeches, songs and
stories enlivened the evening. That
morning the troop struck camp and ar
rived in Montpelier about 8. 40. A
halt was made on State street to en-
able 1.-THE. baggage train and escort TO
join the advance column. The fifty
five men and fifty eight horses lined
up on either side of the car track was
an interesting and novel sight to the
large number OF people who came to
see. " The perfect discipline of both
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
MR.. PAYNE BETTER.

Washington, Oct. /. - Postmaster
General Payne's condition this morn.
ing is slightly better than at any time
yesterday. He rested we'll during the
night. He is not, however, out of dan.
ger.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
FAREWELL -RiECEPTION.

st. Johns6ury, Oct. "a farewell
reception was given Judge and Mrs.
Wendell p. Stafford at Fairbakns
Museum Saturday night on their de-
parture from st. Johnsbury to Wash
ington, where the judge resumes his
duties in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia. The Rev. DR..
Edward Il. Fairbakns gave the family
the glad hand of all the townspeople
in most happy speech, to which
Judge Stafford feelingly responded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

cit was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me of terrible
breaking out all over the body. L am
very grateful. - Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Oornwell, Conn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiess of the skin
in any part of the body. Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, 90 cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

Alaska during the year ending June
80, 1904, produced gold of the value
of S6, 1928, 524 That does not include
Canadian gold shipped through
Alaska.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

g IN &; III - R Ia.
Bears the :, The Kind You Have Always BOuss
s's. q &>zHAZzZz<
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler s
Extract of Wild Straw berry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seasickness,
nausea. Pleasant to take. Acts
promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-22
THE MOTHER OF. YANCEY
HANDSOME PORTRAIT RECEIv-
 ED AT THE CAPITOL.
She Was a Woman of Rare Accom- plishment-Picture Was Present.
 ed By Members of Great
 Orators Family.

A handsome oil portrait of Caroline Bird Yancey, the mother of Alabama's s most famous orator, has been received at the Department of Archives and His- tory. t,rs ~.e7
 The portrait is life sized painted in oil on wood. It shows the original wearing an elegant lace cap over a strong intel- the Roman nose, a nose reproduced Tn outline on the face of the great orator.
 The portrait was contributed to the Historical Department by the Tancoy family It has been added to the al- ready large Yancey collection in the De- partment.
 All who knew Caroline Bird Yancey unite in saying she was remarkable woman. She was noted for her intelli- gence and accomplishments. The educa- tion of her gifted son, William Loundes, was made her special charge. In his childhood she discovered his oratorical gifts and day after day she trained him in elocution. For hours she had him stand before her reciting poems or beau- tiful passages of prose until the right infection had been attained or the right effect secured.
 Yancey himself often paid tribute to the influence of his mother upon his early life.
 Writing of her to William T. Sanford, Governor Benjamin F. Perry of South Carolina said:
 "I knew the mother of William L. Yam cey we'll She was a woman of remark able intelligence and she had many ac- complishments. believe 1t most firmly that no great man ever came of an ordi- nary woman"
 At the time of her marriage to Benja- min Cudworth Yancey she lived with her father at his country home, the Aviary, in Warren County. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-22
ORIGIN OF CANT PHRASES.
Where Some Expressions Daily Heart
 First Came Into Use.

First Came Into Use.
 Brooklyn Eagle.
 Royall Tyler, who was born in Boston in 1757 visited London in 1S09 From there he wrote letter to a friend in New Eng land bit of which may not be unin- teresting to readers of to-day:
 Some years since "all the rage" was the cant, and an Englishman asserted that universal philanthropy and peace were ''all the rage" To this succeeded ''quiZ" and "quizzical;" every man of common sense was a quiz and every blockhead q':izzical. To these succeeded bore; |" everything animate and even inanimate was a ''bore' rhorrid bore!' I am not certain that I give you the correct order of succession, for, indeed, I am not am- bilious of the correctness of the genealo- gy of nonsense. The cant expression now in vogue are T owe you one" and that's a good one" But besides these evanescent vulgarisms of fashionable col loquy there are a number of words now familiar, not merely in transient con- verse, but even in English fine writing, which are of vulgar origin and illegiti- mate descent, which disgust an admirer of the writers of their Augustan age and degrade their finest compositions by a grotesque air of pert vivacity. Among these is the adjective clever" a word not uerlVed IroHl thos2 pure ana rich sources which have given all that is valuable to the English language-a word not used by any English prose writer of eminence until the reign of George III, nor even introduced into a serious poem until adopted by Cowper-a word which, if we may judge of adjectives as we do of men, by their associates. shows the baseness of it's origin by the company it keeps be- ing generally coupled with fellow" a term I conceive of no respect except in courts and colleges.