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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11

DRESS GOODS AND SILKS.
Cheviots, Zibelines, Mohairs and Sici-
lians, 29-39 .49c yd.
FANCY AND PLAIN Tafietta
Silks, Waist Dress and Trimming
Patterns, 39c yard.
HOSIERY AND UNDERW EAh.
Ladies' and Misses Fleeced Hose,
value 25c, now 129c, two for 25c
20 doz. Fleeced Vests and Pant
for Children, only &c, value 25c.
25 doz. Union Suits for Ladies' and
Misses, at &c each.
% doz. Shirts and drawers for
Men. The &c kind for 39c
WOOL UNDERWEAR. 81. 90 and
1.25 grade, now 69c.
COTTONS. 3 Bales 40 in Cotton,
Best make, werth by the bale to buy
today SC yd, at &c.
2 Bales 36 in. Cotton, worth 75c,
at 69c.
25 doz. Sheets, bleached, value 75c,
at 49c.
Case more extra heavy white
crochet Quilts, at the price of cotton
today worth $500, now 9Sc
500 yds Linen Crash, SC yd. 500
yds. Brown Union Crash, 4c yd. 200
prs. Blankets, SOC pr.
$50 prs Muslin Curtains with
Ruflles, 35c pr, value 75c.
40 prs. Portieres, all colors, at
$1.9S, value, 800 to 4.5O pr.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
LADIES' NIGHT.

The Apollo Club kept open house al
the parlors on Tuesday evening, the
occasion being the observance oil
ladies' night. This rooms were filled
to the utmost capacity but prepara-
tion for seating facilities made it
possible for nearly everyone to be
made comfortable. Several members
OF the Vincitia Club of Bare were
invited and were in attendance,
The musical program of eleven
numbers was we'll selected and most
| pleasingly rendered. Wilders or.
| chestra of twelve pieces played four
selections which afforded a pleasing
variety. The Mice and the Trap, 4"
descriptive piece, was novel and
captivating. Even the squeaking of
the mice could be heard as they nib
bled around. The snap of the trap
ended Mr. Mouse's fo1aging expedi-
tion. 1t was excellently given and
some of the fair sex seemed to be
making determined efforts to keep
from seeking that well-known place
OF refuge standing room on a chair
Among other selections by the orches-
ira were 'Turandot'' an overture,
Soko" an intermezzo, and "Sitly
Billy" double selection The
orchestra responded to several encores.
W. S. Goss' tenor solo was exceeding
ly we'll rendered and we'll received.
Miss Alice Folsom sang in sweet
voice and received merited applause.
@. F. Lowe sang two we'll selected
peices which proved most entertain
ing. The "Whirlwind Polka" by
Karl Folsell, difficult cornet solo,
was executed with ease, and in res
ponse to the encore, he played Annie
Laurie" with fine expression.
Miss M. Blanche Tow nsend of
Chelsea was on the program for two
whistling selections and in conse-
quence she responded twice to en-
cores, and for second encore to her
last selection she gave a recitation
in an apt manner, showing great
versatility. This was Miss Towns
ends's first appearance in this city as
a whistler and she will no doubt now
be in demand. Her whistliug is clear
and sweet and covers wide range.
Both the Waltz Song and "Bobo-
link" were finely rendered and greatly
enjoyed.
After the musical program light
refreshments were served in the bill
lizard room. Later in the evening the
card room furnished space for any
who desired to dance.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
NOTICE.

The nonresident proprietors OF the
Town of Moretown, in the County of
Washington and State of Vermont are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed
by said town for the years 1899, 1900,
1902, and 1908 remain unpaid in whole
or in part, on the following described
lands, namely:
Lot No. 81 in the first division of lots
in said town drawn to the original
right of John Barton and now owned
by GeorRe w. Silver and the estate OF
Cynthia Silver late of Moretown, afore.
said, aud so much of said land will be
sold at Prblic Auction at the town
hal in the town of Moretown afore.
said at O'Clock in the afternoon on
the 9th day of March next. as shall be
requisite to paw stfid taxes and all le.
gal costs and charges thereon unless
previously paid.
II. j. Ferris, Town Collector.
Dated at Moretown, VT, Jan. 30,
A. ID. 1904. 4.6
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
SHOT AMERICAN SAILOR

Washington, Feb. S.-The State
department today received conrfima-
tion of the reported killing OF En-
gineer Johnson by insurgents at San
Domingo.
Active steps will be taken by the
Urited States to bring to punishment
the murderers of Machinist John
George johnson of the Yankee, who
was shot and killed by San Domingo o
insurgents last Monday. Johnson s
home was in Boston. 1t is thoroughly
appreciated at the State and navy de-
partments that the killing of the
American sailor is most serious
matter. For some time it has been
suggested that the United States
ought to take hold of affairs in San
Domingo aud place stable govern
ment in charge there, under the pro-
lection of this country. 1t is declared
that the killing of johnson may have
an important bearing upon this sug-
gestion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
OU1RRY WNERS MEET.

A few of the granite quarrymen of
this city were in Barre on Wednesday
evening to attend the annual meeting
OF the Quarry Owners Association.
held in their rooms in the Miles
block. A committee composed of j.
M. Boutwell,, II. j. NJ. Jones and
John e. Smith had arranged for a
luncheon for the company and very
pleasant evening was spent by the
delivers of the granite hills. After the
social part of the evening, the officers
for the year we're elected as follows ::
Donald Smith, president, George
Gray, vice president, John E. Smith.
treasurer, and William Barclay CIR.
secretary.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
SUPREME COURT.

In Supreme Court Oh Thursday the
case of State VS. George Raymo was
heard. This is a Newport case of
assault with intent to kill. The case
is here on question of evidence ruled
out by the trial court. The Wash
ington county case of Torrance Nc.
Kane VS. Mari 4 Gordon was take
up next. r. A. Hoar and NJ. NJ.
Gordon for plaintiff and John H..
Senter and W. a. Lord for defend
ant
On Friday at the conclusion of the
Peoples National Bank vs. Hall d
Buell. several decisions were handed
down though only one Washington
county case and none of general in
terest. Orange county case, James b.
Lowrie et al. VS., William II. Sils-
bee ct, at. decree revt rsed and cause
remanded with mandate. f. Il. Kim
ball vs. Dominick Coste, judgment
for plaintiff to recover $30S and costs
affirmed.
Washington county, Leonard q
Holden vs. A. j. Sibley audita quer-
ella, judgment for defendant affirmed,
Court then took recess until Feb.
IL, when more decisions will probably
be rendered. The judges sit in
chambers meantime.
a Many mans practice puts all ex,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11

q Many mans practice puts all ex.
tinguisher Oh his profession.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
WILL FIX UCUS DATE.

The general committee and those
of the wards will meet on Thursday,
evening, February IL, at O'Clock,
in the city council chamber, to fix upon
date and officials for the caucuses. The
names of the members of the commit.
tees are subjoined General commit.
tee, o. ID. CLARK, G.. o. Stratton, Fred
Blanchard. Ward Fired Blanchard,
@. A. Gale, @. S. Whittier. Ward 3
II. j. Volhohu, G. e, Ryle, G. l..
Blanchard Ward 3-M. d. Fowler,
l.. H. Bixby, W. n. Theriault. Ward
4-C. E. Moulton, W. T. Whelan, W.
A. Ellis. Ward Sd. E. Mason, f.
b. Thomas, NJ. f. Atkins. Ward G.
j. b. Doucette, g. @, Cory, j. f.,
Leland.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11

Bremen, Feb. TO- Stephen Luhr-
mann q Son, one of the Oldest bank
ing houses in the city, has suspended
The failure is caused by the decline
in cotton and coffee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

According to Chief McMahon's re-
port, the police department has cost
the city 50, l043.5. Subjoined will
be found a summary of the report:
DISBURSEMENTS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11

IAe demand for bicycles is now
very heavy in the South, and the
negroes have the craze for wheeling
in the most malignant form.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
Frederick j. McCuen,
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.
SECOND WEEK
Anniversary Dissolution Sale !
This Sale has been a grand for the past
week, but the stock being SO large we have many
more bargains to offer you for another week.

45 Sofa Pillows, Velour Covers,
at 98c,
FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS,
Extra size, dark and light colors,
39c EACH
PETTICOATS. Black mercerized,
69c, black TafIetta Silk, S3.9S. I.
DRESSING SACQUES, all col
ors, 49c.
SHAWLS, Beaver and Square, 81
500 and 600 Sbawls, now 1.98, 2.9S
FLANNELETE WRAPPERS. SO
and 79c
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Night
Robes, 39c. Drawers, 19c. Corset
Covers, 10c. Skirts, 79c.
800 prs. Corsets, 39c.
200 Children's Winter Jackets and
Long Cloaks, 75c, CSC, S1.9S, 2.oS.
LADIES TAILOR MADESUITS
good styles, S39S, 498.
CLOTH, PLUSH AND VELOUR
JACKETS $2.9S, 3.9S, etc.
35. Plush Capes, s2.9S, 3.9S.
30 Astrakan Capes, $1.9S, 2,9S.
25 Driving Goats, As in. long,
Coon, Dog, Russian Calf, SLABS,
1898.
3S Electric Seal Jackets, % and
"a in. long, plain and fancy trimmed,
S10.98, 14.9S.
Your last chance to get such genu-
inc bargains, don't delay but come
while the assortment is complete.
Everyone holding premium checks
must bring them in to us before the
18th Of February.
crix with cacI raIlrclaoc
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11
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 small one for
wife and children. Life Insur-
ance does the work by easy pay
ments.
Correspondence solicited.l
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
TO ACT ON CHARTER RENEWAL.
Coming Meeting of Stockholders of Pheniz
National Bank.

A meeting Of tho stockholders OF III" PheniN Na-
tional Bank il was learned yesterday, has been
called for October 2s, when action Will oe taken
on the question Of applying for a renewal Of the
hanks charter which will expire about the middle
Of leo5 Unless p request for renewal Of the char
ter shall be made by not less than two-thirds OF
the stock" as required hy the National Bank act
the institution must he placed IN liquidation next
year
1t was reported in Wall Street yesterday that an
Official statement would be issued IN fe" DAYS
thar control Of the bank had passed 20 nh" interests
represented by George c. Warner. an attorney or
No n Rroadv-av AI- Warner last summer made
an offer the acceptance OF which was recommend
ed 10 the stockholders by tho board Of dlIrSi9Iz.
paw 81 "A share (par value SD 10 sharcho!dtIs
who would sell half of their stock. and ~ 70 'u0Se
willing TO dispose OF their entire holdings the oIIe
being conditioned acceptance by the owners 1i
one-half Of the total amount Of the bank sto =
Whether or Mr.. Warmers principals haF" oi,-
tanned control Of the 65 % per cent or INC STOCK
necessary 10 tho pcrpetuatlon of the banK *
istence hevond next will doubtless develop AZ
the meeting the latter part of this month
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
HAS NOT SLEPT FOR TWENTY YEARS. "
Passaic Man Declares He Got the Habit
While Worrying Over Doctors Bills.

Fassaio, y J, DOT. II (SpeciaD.-This city has
an unusual freak" in Jacob Castelne. OF No E3
Harrson-st. who SAYS he has not slept for the
last twenty years. The mans neighbovs bear wit
ness 10 his wakefulness. and he declares that. al
though he has consulted many able physicians
here and elsewhere, none have been able 10 re-
lieve him OF his strange ailment.
Casteline horn in Holland SiNty-sevPn years
ago. and came 70 this country when he was but
sixteen wears of age When ne Young man
his wife became IN. and the doctors bills began 70
pile on him The worry over this made him pass
many sleepcss nights. and he grew older the
nights that he slept became fewer. Since he
passed his forty-seventh birthday he has not slept
a wink ne says He has taken all kinds of medi-
cine and spent hundreds OF dollars In trying 10
make himself sleep bur has found nothing that
VIII do b N any good Physicians who have seen
the old man say that he must sleep 'inwardIy1
or his strength would give ou,.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
WISCONSIN CENTRAL MEETING.

Milwaukee Oct 1.-THE annual meeting Of tba
wisconsin Central road was held to-day. Th,
three directors whose terms have expired Fred n,
Gates and Joseph s Dale of New-York and VIII
lam T. Villas, Of Madison, were reelected The
annual report shows gross earnings Of S. e 17s 5S
operating expenses @7.l6 per cent Of the gross
earnings). A.342 439 81 earnings Sl23 77 u sur
plus June 90 1904. $l.l4l, 500 50. The company now
operates total of 971.Oi miles OF the closing OF
the voting trust agreement. President Wlitcomb
says in his report
This agreement, which had been i'm existence
since July l. 1899 expired the close of the dsrs
year and steps were at once taken by the trustees
10 deliver the holders of their certificates tba.
stock of the company represented thereby. At this
time considerable majority OF The stock had been
delivered ' '~N'
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
RuN CLOSES A NATIONAL BANK.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE Controller OF the Cur
rency has been advised by the president OF the
First National Bank Of C1aysville. Penn. that he
closed fits doors this morning because OF a
yesterday National Bank Examiner c. w. Rob
inson has been appointed receiver. The last re-
port OF the banks condition. dated September 6.
sources. Ssof7; capital stock. 00Oo, and deposits
S5s.263
Claysville, Penn. oct 1.-The First National
Bank was subjected 10 heavy run yesterday fol-
lowing the assignment on Saturday OF y. B. Brock
man. one of the directors. An unfavorable report
Of the banks condition was circulated among the
depostors while at church on Sunday, and a run
Monday morning.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
TO PRESS LAND FRAUD CASES.
An Appeal to the United States Supreme
Court to Settle Clash of Decisions,
lrnoM TIE rnIBuNE BrREAr.

Washington. oct 1.-THE refusal OF Judge
Iacombe Of the United States Circuit Court In
New-York to grant a rehearing in the John a.
Benson case will have no serious effect upon
the activity Of the government in the prosecu-
ton Of the public land frauds. The Secretary
OF the Interior referring to the action Of the
court, said to-day:
The action of Judge I.acombe yesterday i'm re-
fusinE to grant a rehearng on his original de-
affect the position or interests Of the govern
ment IN the California land fraud cases. AFTER
Judge Lacombe rendered his original decision
discharging Benson, a writ OF hapeas corpus
upon the ground that the facts narrated in the
indictment did not constitute an oHeuce against
the United States under Section "44p OF the
Revised Statutes, the United States District
Court Of the Northern District Of California,
Judge John J. De Haven presiding after full
argument upon the question, and with Judge
LaCOmbe's opinion before It. decided that the
facts referred 10 by Judge LaCombe and mar
rated in the same indictment did constitute
offence against the United states under that
statute and granted warrant of removal as
against Benson's cO-defendants, Hyde and Di-
mond who had been arrested I'm san Francisco.
Immediately thereafter the defendants HYDE
and Dimond, sued a writ Of habeas corpus
before the Circuit Court Of the Ninth Circuit
of the United States. Judge w w. Morrow pre-
siding and the court, after fun argument and
with the opinions Of Judge LaCombe and Judge
De Haven before IT, held that the facts referred
TO by Judge Lacombe and narrated IN the same
indictment do constitute offence against the
United States under that statute and refused 10
discharge the prisoners, and the defendants.
Hyde and Dimond, thereupon perfected an ap-
peal TO the Supreme Court of the United States,
and that appeal is now pending.
Judge Lacombe had not yet entered his order
disCharging Benson. and the government there
upon concluded 10 petition for a rehearing IN
that case. and Judge Lacombe simply declined 10
grant the rehearing and adhered 10 his original
opinion with the suggestion that the best way
to settle the difference of views between him
self and the two United States judges In Cali
fOrnia was to permit the appellate court to de-
termne the question
The government will Immediately perfect an
appeal in the Benson case. and under the order
or Judge Lacombe Benson will be held under
bail 10 await the result of the appeal
The appeal In the Hyde -Dimond case will he
pressed to n hearing by the government at the
earliest date possible. before the Supreme Court
OF the United States, and the decision of that
court will be conclusive in both cases
The questions decided in the Benson case
and In the Hyde-DimOnd case are not involved
IN the oregon land fraud cases, and these de-
cisions. therefore. have bearing whatever
upon them
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
TO DISSOLVE EASTERN TRUST COMPANY

Justice Leventritt. IA the Supreme Court, yester-
day appointed Harold Nathan a referee take
testimony and report the court IN proceedings
instituted for the voluntary dissolution the East
eTn Trust Company. a corporation organized I'm the
early part Of 1902 with capital OF 100000. The
petition for the dissolution Of tho company is made
By ma jOTitv of the directors. II ~ stated that
although the business done has realized a small
profit, the petitioners prospect Of such ar
Increase in the profits would pay such n diyi-
dend to The stockholders as 10 warrant the contin-
uance Of the business. II would therefore they
say. be for the best interests Of the stockholders
that the company should be dissolved The com
pany said 10 be perfectly solvent the be-
Ing s. 0Sl. .27s and The liabilities s4l4 go.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12

The following judgments were among those hled
terday. the first name being that OF the debtor:
Bath Louise M-Iiaas Brothers ........... S5ss
Ferrell Hattie J. ana Frank J-F BettertoH.. 1.27I
FIuE. Reuben--E Coleman ..- .......
Forbes. Thomas Z e. jr--W Green -......-. 5I9
Gottlieb. Isidore w G. orr and ano- ....... 6SI
Iuterborough Rapid Transit company-E Kohn 3.255
& + Stevens Guc)-Haw thorne x Shelbe Manu-
featuring Company .. e.. ......... 635
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company-Tyler
Tubs and Pipe Company ...-... SII
Smoke Prevention Company ot America B
.......... Is.79a
Harbor and suburban Building and Savings
Association Of New YoriS.-t' + TautphSeqs- 1.I5a
Central Crosstown Railroad Company-D Ed
wards ....--....--.. $40
Kufier Adoph-Areudt & Fringaut. ..-.--..- SECS
Mendelrone. LOuis-R Greely and another. l.455
Poz, William MA Moore ................- $50
Rabbino, Anna--T Kdrsen ....-...
shelton Christopher P-i Eckhard -.-....--. 6SI
Selg louis-R + Greeley and anOther....-... Ib4T
Stonlx BENJAMIN G-J CayardS --.-: - - 5O7
Terney. Chas F. Henry HIidebrand and Nor
ton Bishop-A u Driesch .,.............. e.Iss
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
LOCAL BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The sheriff Yesterday received writ Of reptevin for
ssal against tho fixtures Van Tassel Conde
brokers at No &c Broadway in favor OF Brown & Co.
Of Syracuse y y. TasseU & Conde failed
Gently
Louis Dinkelspie viii he appointed receiver for the
partnership property OF Louis pinkrspeI and Adolph
StiRtz ,Stigiitz s. DnkespeD. cloak and manu-
farturers at No. Tc Fifth-ave. giving a bond of
800 400 and stipuIat!ug waive all fees receiver
DeDdng suit brought by pmkrlspleI against SttElitz
FOR a dissolution Of the partnership. Tho nrm has
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
NEW c.. H. AND D. DIRECTORS.

Cincinnati oct 1.-THE stockholders OF the Gin
eiunati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company
to-day elected Eugene Zimmerman and J. B. For
akcr OF CTncinnatt Charles \. Otis. jr. Of Cleve-
land. and Alfred Skitt and Arthur Turnoull. OF
N.vy-york directors The annual report shows
gross earnings. $.272l6S; net 22lo.t8 There was
An Increase in operating expenses and taxes OF
sass iql The retiring directors Eben richards
i ] Robinson and u w. Ialmer
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy hled yes
terday against schwartz. Schiller Co. glove manu-
fncturers No. 949 Broadway. by Nathan Well who
SAYS he deposit with the alleged hanlsrupts
$I4SS7. David Oppenheimer has claim for 32.5Oo
and Tannebaum son & Co claim for SIS The hru
the petitioners alege. admits Insolvency. II s
posed of Morris L. schwartz Joseph J. Schiller and
Charles J.. StiS
An involuntary petition filed against Bur
Taylor Pharmacal Company. No 1f0-ile william
ST. by the Chasmar- -WincheH Press. with claim OF
81. 617. The concealment OF assets IS alleged
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
RETURNING TO OLD BED.
Rio Puerco Ousting Santa Fe Tracks from
It's Former Course.

Alhuquerque y NJ oct IA telephone mes
sage from Belen says that the Rio Puerco has left
It's present channel and is returning 70 the old
river bed where the Santa Fe tracks lie
Several miles OF track have been washed out The
Rio Puerco and the Rio Graude converge at La
Joya. a. few miles below Belen- There the RIO
Puerco is running close on one side ~ the station
and the Rio Graude on the other People in the
Villages have been taken out in boats.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
GERMAN BANK RATE RAISED.

Berlin Oct. 1.-THE rate Of discount Of the In
perial Bank OF Germany advanced o-day TO
per cent, and the lending rate TO per cent, as a
result Of the unfavorable money situation and the
shrinkage of the imperial gold srOck The an
nouncement that the imperial and Prussian govern
ments would jointly issue S37 10000 in treasury
bonds came at the end Of September. when the
Berlin market traditionally under heavy press
for cash TO meet certain annual engagements.
The great joint stock banks curtailed their loans
and discounts in order De ready 10 take the
bonds Al the same time the requirements for tho
September settlement became Unexpectedly heavy,
and cash speculation on the Boerse made large de-
mands, besides the hunting for Paris exchange on
American account. and money until the bank
ers could make profit by drawing cash from the
Imperial Bank for investment in call loans. Hence
September 20. with a record breaking weekly return
Inained unabated with calls keeping close to IA
per cent
II was thought in local banking circles that the
advance in the rate OF discount Of the Imperial
Bank Of Germany due 10 preparations which
are doubtless being made float "A Russian
loan in Germany Although nothing official has
vet been made public on the subject. cable advices
received within the last few weeks appear sup
mort the theory that a Russian loan is soon to be
launched and financed at Berlin
New-York tribune., 1904-10-12
LoREE NOT TO SUCCEED NEWMAN

Denial was made yesterday in the highest quar-
ters Of report that L. F. Loree. until few days
ago president of the Rock Island Company. was
about to succeed w. H. Newman as president OF
the New-York Central. There Is no foundation IN
the rumor OF President Newman's impending retire
ments It Ia declared.