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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
LOWER CABOT.

The listers started on the war path
last Friday.
Streeter's new steam sawmill on
the Coburn meadow narrowly escaped
big confagration last Friday night.
The Ielectmen and town agent have
sold the Lee Short place to Walter
Ford; this transaction will do away
with one expense TO the town.
The usual hour for the Sunday school
at the Congregational church last Snu-
day was given up to Easter services
which the children made very inter-
esting, Warren Walker, Ralph Perry,
Russell Barrett and Emerson Howl
were graduated from the primary
class into the intermediate class.
Diplomas were presented TO them by
the pastor, Rev. ID. l.. billiard.
The lumber season has closed and
the iDgatherins to the different mills
is about as follows: May & Son. 81
600, 600 feet II. Daniels, l,500, 600;
800, 600; f. l.. Lam berton, 500, 600;
Charles Merrill, 100. 000 Cabot can
not stand another such drain ON her
lumber sources as this mas taken off
the entire supply from several farms.
0ukdl kCttiDB u AuC III
of sap at this writing on Wednesday.
Hay is in great demand prices rang
ing from Sl5 and $40 per ton the mark
ct prospects are that it will all be
used.
Miss Almira Blanchard Adams
passed her eightieth birthday on Sat
urday April 2; IN the afternoon she re-
ceived calls FROM several of her neigh
bors who later sat down to bountiful
repast prepared by her daughter, Mrs.
Albert Noyes, with whom she lives.
The table was set with set of null
berry crockery which Mrs Blanchard
had the time OF her marriage. fifty
five years ago. Several ancient pieces of
crockery and glass were shown to the
guests the most noticeable perhaps
among these was plate whose age is
more than century. On its back the
words "Te Raelensim' ION the front a
picture of Bible marked Isaiah lie;
in the centre is a picture representing
all set forth in this verse and the
words "Peaca on Earth Give us
this day our daily bread" Also many
kinds of fruit are represented. Mrs.
Adams is one of q family of ten child
rem and is truly OF Puritan stock. her
parents and grandparents being among
the first settlers of the town. Her
grandfather served in the Revolution
airy war, also in the war of 1919. Her
father, James Blanchard was one of
the strongest and most athletic men
ever in town; something Of his size
can be imagined from the statement
that he wore No. ID shoe. After q
social hour the company dispersed
wishing the aged one many more
happy birthdays.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
a POSSIBLE CLUE.

Weston, Mass, April 5.-The police,
who are being baffled by the murder
case Of Miss Mabel Page. were fur
nished new clue yesterday by Mrs.
Charles Hunting, neighbor of the
Pages. She recalled having seen a
strange man about twenty-three years
OF age on Thursday afternoon, coming
along South avenue from the direction
of the Page premises apparently much
excited. A little ten year old girl
who lives on the Wellesley road about
two miles from the Hunting house
also saw man acting strangely on
Thursday afternoon and her descrip-
ton tallies with that of Mrs. Hunt
ing. A mile farther down the road
probably the same man was seen by
William Cavanagh but that was the
last seen of him.
The officers have learned that GER
tain man whose name is withheld,
was in the vicinity of the Page house
on the day of the tragedy. When
questioned he admitted that he had
been in the neighborhood but yester.
day no trace of him could BIZ found.
For short time Yesterday the police
acted upon the suggestion that q
former lover of Miss Page might be
involved, but this theory proved
valueless and was dismissed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

The New York World has made a
special canvas of every State to ascer-
tain what the present Democratic
sentiment is with regard to presiden
tial candidate AS result it finds
Parker a sure winner in the conven-
tion, by a vote of 816 out of the total
1000. 1t claims thirty-four States for
Parker, puts five States and three terri
tories in the doubtful column, and
gives the rest to Hearst. The other
proposed candidates are all laid aside
as mere favorite sons'' each of who
may get the votes of his own State
on the first ballot, but who will be of
no account after that. These 'favo-
rite sons" are Olney of Massachusetts,
German of Maryland, Williams of
Illinois, Wall of wisconsin, Cockrell
of Missouri, and Chamberlain of Ore
gon. Vermont is counted as Parker
State, though the only authority given
for such classification is telegram
from Felix W. McGettrick of Sc. AL
bans. sent in reply to query from the
World, and which reads as follows:
am not sufficiently advised to
give reliable information as to the ex.
tent OF the Parker sentiment in Ver-
mont. AS an eminent jurist and an
able man Judge Parker is highly es-
teemed here as he is elsew here, but
there is a feeling among leading
Democrats that while he would un
doubtedly make good President. the
chances of his nomination are not be.
ing promoted by the present and pros
pective internecine strife in the
Democratic party of New York State. +"
The World may find that it has
jumped at conclusions in its classified
ton of the States. 1t is always easy
to figure out how ones candidate may
win bnt sometimes harder to make the
votes match the figures in the esti-
mate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
THE WHEAT EXPORTS.

How much smaller the wheat sup
ply of this country is this year than
it was last year can be readily seen by
u glance at the export sheets of the
United States and the other wheat
selling countries. The reported ship
ments of wheat from the United States
during last week amounted to $780,.
600 bushels while last year at the
nearly twice as much. Last year the
United States led all of the rest, but
this year two other countries excel
her, viz Russia. with a total of
l, 1872, 600 bushels and Argentina with
3,232, 900. Last year Russia exported
in the same week 1,544, 600 bushels
and Argentina 2,307 900. Australia
this year shipped 1,l2s, 900 but figures
for last year are not at hand.
Last year the United States fur
nished about forty per cent OF all of
the exported wheat OF the world while
this year she furnishes only twenty
per cent. 1t is evident that either
there is great shortage in the crops
or else the price has by speculation
been run so high that the purchasers
of wheat cannot afford to buy here.
The former is the more probable. 1t
should be noted, too, that Argentina,
State about which probably the ma
jority of the people of this country
know very little, takes first place this
year as an exporter Of wheat. The
United States farmers are to have
competition enough it would seem
from their neighbors in South Amer
lea. Russia and Australia are also
forcing their way into the wheat
market to an increasing extent. 1t
looks as though an almost unlimited
supply might be grown soon if things
keep Oh as they have started.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

The Panama canal commission has
left Washington and sailed for the
Isthmus. Sanitary experts went
along. Admiral Walker thinks that
it will take two months to make a
preliminary examination. Gen. Davis,
who is to be the governor Of the zone,
considers the labor problem as very
serious. The government of Jamaica
proposes to get some of the spoil,
and will not allow the negroes of that
island to depart Tor the isthmus unless
they pay poll tax of S25. The south
ern States do not wish to spare any
negroes, RS they are all needed to raise
the immense cotton crop which is
being planted. The proposition to
import 40, 900 coolies meets with oppo-
sition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

William j. Bryan has again been
defeated in his attempt to get that let
ter into the Bennett will case That
$50 900 seems to be getting fal ther
and farther away from him. OF course
he feels little touchy about it, more.
over, as the decision reflects very evil
IDENTIFY upon his legal knowledge, by
showing that he did not obey the fun
damental principles of law in drawing
up the will. There is some little
question also as to Mr.. Bryan s having
been entirely free from suspicion of
having used undue influence to get the
bequesU
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
THE CHARIIYB ALL
A Great Success. Receipts $173. So
Expenses Small. Excellent Concert.

The charity ball given in armory
hall on Monday evening for the bene-
fit of Heaton Hospital by the ladies'
aid was a success, both socially and
financially. About ninety couples
danced and the galleries we're filed
during the concert and also during
the early part of the dancing period.
The company of dancers was as repre-.
sentative of the best society of Mont
pelier as could we'll be gathered to-
gether. The Wilder Orchestra, of
twelve pieces, furnished the music.
Not only were the services of the
orchestra given free but the music
played, both in the concert and for
the dancing, was new to Montpelier
audiences. The waltzes and other
dance selections we're by such COM
posers as Strauss. The concert pro-
gram was as follows: Overture,
Turandot, Lachner; Doux Amour,
Purner; xylophone solo, Mr.. d. W.
Edison A Southern Reverie, Bendix;
HumQresque, Purner; concert waltz.
Reverie, Waldteufel; Wigwam Dance,
"a Reservation Innovation, Bendix;
characteristic, "Sakes Alive" Bendix.
ALI the numbers were delightfully."-
rendered and heartily applauded. The
solo by Mr.. E olson was especially en-.
joyed.
The financial success of tn, ball
was due to the hard work put in by
the ladies in the aid society and the
generosity of all who were connected
with the affair. Company HI gave
the use Of the armory absolutely Free
A. J. Allard deliberately decorated
the hall without compensation. Mrs.
Alma Smith took charge of the pre-
paration and serving of refreshments
without any cost to the ladies. Kel-
logg 81 Jerome furnished the paper nap.
kins, the two creameries gave the
cream. The food was furnished by
the ladies and by q. II. Cross & Son
and others. The flowers were given
by Emslie, and the Kings Dsugh-
tiers. No concert programs nor dance
orders were printed.
J. G. Brown sold tickets, taking in
$134. 20 at the door, and G. S. Whittier
collected them. Miss Matte Watson
was Sin receipt of customs in the
| refreshment room. The apretites of
the crowd COST them 500. 30. There
will be small amount more that will
come in from other sources and he
expenses will not be much, if any,
over $40.
The entire affair was in charge of
the board of directors of the ladies'
aid society. This board is made up
of the following ladies': Mrs. O. H.
Heaton, Mrs. Lanier, Mrs. j. G.
Brown, Mrs. A. @. Blanchard, Mrs.
j. w. Brock aud Miss Matte Watson.
These ladies were assisted by the
following: Mrs f. M. CORY, Mrs.
w. o. Standish, Mrs. George Wheel
er, Mrs. Collins Blakely. and others.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
WAR NE US.

Irkutsk, Siberia, April "a
newspaper there says that Port Arthur
is imperilled by the proximity of the
Russian volunteer ship which is
loaded with $50 torpedoes, each con-
tanning two hundred forty pounds of
that terrible explosive pyroxiline. The
ship is anchored behind Electric
hill. The Japanese, continues the
paper, have been Informed by spies
where the vessel is situated and been
ton. Should she'll strike the ship
it would cause an explosion that
would annihilate the whole town.
Port Arthur, April 5.-All English
workmen who have been engaged
in making repairs on battleships
which were damaged by the japanese
have been put off in conformity with
the order of General Stoessel in COM
mand of forces here, expelling all
foreigners. The only English person
remaining is female teacher who is
III anu Whoul otOoeS6l 10 hui oiuS AT
his house.
Rome, April 5.-Reports from
apostolic Wears in Korea and Man.
churia, which have been received by
propaganda say that Russia is in no
hurry in the conduct of war but is
preparing for a five years struggle.
In that time Russia, they assert,
thinks she can exterminate Japan.
Toxic, April 3. Confirmation has
been reached here of the report that
the japanese have entered Win ON
the southern bank of the Yalu river.
The Koreans residing at Win say
the Russians on the upper reaches of
the Yalu consist of but small parties.
Toxic. April 6.-At meeting of
the war council before the throne to-
day the recent naval campaign was
discussed.
Paris, April Ga st. Petersburg
despatch declares that General Kuro-
patkin has been notified by the COM
mander of the Cossack division that
the Russian cavalry will not be heard
of again for some time, When it is
again brought to notice it will be
through an exploit that will both
please and astonish the Russians. An.
other st. Petersburg despatch states
the Russians have sunk large num-
Der of mines and torpedoes at the
mouth of the Yalu.
st. Petersburg. April 6.-Yongama-
pc was a Russian settlement in north
western Korea. The Japanese put the
place to torch. The Russians were ag-
gressors, the volunteers making the
attack in skirmish near Win.
st. Petersburg, April 6.-An Official
report from General Kuropatkin, the
Russian commander in chief, brings
news of another skirmish betwee the
japanese and Russians near Win,
General Kuropatkin says the japanese
had FIVE officers killed. The Russians
had several men wounded but none
killed. The Japanese have devastated
Yongamapo, the Russian general re-
ports.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

AS soon as the post office bill has
been disposed of by the Senate, bill
for the government of the Panama
canal zone will be considered. This
may give rise to long discussion and
open up again the whole canal ques-
ton. Senator Morgan has given notice
chat he intends to offer substitute,
and make speech. And all the world
lows what that means-a postponed
adjournment, for Morgan talks against
ime, or, some think, eternity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
SMALL COTTON DEMAND.

Fall River, April 5.-The cotton
mills here will curtail their produc-
tion by closing three days each week.
The announcement was made at noon
today when the treasurers of over
half the mills stated their willingness
to stand together. 1t is expected
that every mill in the city, including
the big plant Of M. O. d. Borden, will
follow suit. High-prioed cotton and
poor demand for goods are the chief
causes given for the curtailment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

The piece of property in the city of
Washington continues to increase and
great government buildings continue
to go up. In the near future the Gov
eminent will spend nearly fifty mill
ion dollars. for which the appropri-
atious have already been made. upon
new buildings, bridges, and other i'm
provements. People are beginning to
talk about the danger of over crowd
ing certain sections with government
buildings. Some also fear that too
many of the Importance office build
ings are being grouped around the
White House. Others are worrying
lest the new agricultural building
will encroach on the wall about the
Washington monument and Senator
Newlands, has worked bill through
Congress to check any such use of
those grounds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

In connection with the recent con-
viotion OF Senator Burton it might be
noted that the statute under which he
was prosecuted has been in existence
for about thirty years. but until re-
Gently with no attempt to secure a
conviction under it. although 1t is
very probable that it has been fire.
quently violated. Not long ago Con-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
JUDGE WERS ARG UES.

Rutland. April 6.-Judge H. H.
Powers of Morrisville, counsel for the
Rutland railroad, consumed all day
today in the Rutland county court ar
guing the motion that the court direct
verdict for the defendant in the
$40, 900 suit of Dennis Mahoney ad-
ministration vs. the road. The jury
was excused while he was arguing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

DR.. Lindsay, the Porto Rico COM
missioner of education, Is in Wash
ington to consult with the President
about fetching from that island 600
school teachers next July for two
months education in summer schools.
The President has promised an army
transport to bring and carry back the
teachers Congress has consented to
their free transportation under certain
restrictions. The entire cost Will be
$50, 600. The teachers will visit
Washington, Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, and perhaps Chicago
and st. Louis. They are enthusiastic
over the proposed visit, and over 40C
have agreed to give a months salary
towards paying expenses 1t is to be
hoped if they come that they will
leave behind them more savory rep
utation than did the Cuban teachers
who studied at Harvard few years
ago.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

Jersey City, April 6'-Vioe Chan
cellor Bergen today granted AN order
requiring the Northern Securities
Company to show cause why it should
not be restrained from voting to reduce
its stock.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

Washington. April Ga resolution
will be introduced in the Senate this
week fixing April 30 as the date for
adjournment of Congress.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
CONFERENCE
Saturday Morning.

AT the close of the morning session
the Bishop appointed Rev. Dr. Cooper
chairman of Che afternoon session
which followed the address of DR..
Rhoades. and the Conference proceeded
to organize Conference Temperance
Society for the purpose of entering
upon q campaign of instruction. and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Rev. q. II. Hunt; -presi-
dent, J. A. Dixon; secretary and treas
ury. A g. Austin; executive commit
tee, W. O. Johnson, w. s. Smithers,
W. e. Allen.
On Friday afternoon a reception to
pastors ana their wives was held in
the Y. M. g. A. rooms which was
largely attended.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
Sunday Morning

The Conference Love Feast, always
very helpful and inspiring service,
was conducted by the Revs. W. S
Smithers of st. Adams and A. L..
Cooper of Randolph. The church
pulpit platform was beautifully deco
rated with Easter lilies, potted plants
and evergreens. Rev. DR.. Cooper of
Randolph offered the opening pray or,
song and brief testimonies followed,
Rev. DR.. Cooper and Rev. p N.
Granger, the two oldest and most re-
vered fathers of the Conference, lead
ing the way
The service OF ordination is always
very impressive one in connection
with Methodist Conference and this
was no less so than usual. Several
of the older members were called to
assist the bishop, namely, g. H. Hunt,
A. H. Webb. P. A. Smith. l. o.
Sherburne, Joseph Hamilton, e. o.
Thayer, f. W. Lewis, n. f. Lowe, J.
o. Sherburne, W. Nj. Newton, O. s.
Nutter, A. l.. Cooper, P. N Granger,
W. s. Smithers, M. B. Parounagian.
The class of deacons ordained were
Frederick B. Blodgett, Bloomfield !;
Frederick A. Woodwork, Weston jar
thur s. Hewitt. West Berlin; Wilbur
e. Newton, Marshfield.
The class OF elders ordained were
John @. Angel, Middlesex; Wilbur
f. Hill, West Berlin; Oscar B. Wells,
Moretown; George O. MoDougall, st.
Johnsbury Center.
These were followed by DR.. J. +.
Berry of Chicago, editor OF The Ep-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07
THE BISHOPS ADDRESS.

Bishop Fowler's address on Friday
morning before the class coming into
full connection is in substance as fol-
lows.
Brethren: This is a critical point
in our work. No more important
thing can come before you. You will
be called upon to vote on the admis-
sion of these men and no more critical
thing can be done by you Up till
now they have been ON trial. You
have no proper reason TO vote for the
admission of any one of them if on
don't think he is a proper person to
come among you. Each of these is at
perfect liberty to say do not want to
60 any further, want to go into
another church or business. After
your admission you are in the ranks
and the Conference cannot discontinue
you. After you have been brought
out and up and trained by the church
you have no moral right to leave
after taking this covenant.
After few words upon the calling
of a preacher, he said: There is
one thing that will make you preach
ers and that is everlasting work. F"
Some advice followed in regard to
preaching the doctrine, choosing
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-04-07

is sometimes called begging" is a
pleasure and "giving'' privilege
which none could be satisfied to deny
himself when he understood the great
need of human lives not enjoying our
own great blessings.
The address of Miss Carrie Barge,
field secretary of Young Peoples
Work, in connection with the
Woman's Home Missionary Society was
listened to with rapt attention by the
large audience who gathered to hear
her. The secretary Tor Vermont Con-
ference gave the following account of
this work in Vermont. There are
thirty-seven auxiliaries with men,
bership of 66l; eleven young peo-
pies societies with membership of
306; nine bands with member.
ship of 1917, and ten junior
bands with 287 members. The in
crease for the year: seven auxiliaries
1873 members; three young peoples
societies with 1919 members two bands
with thirteen members: six young
Juniors with 107 members; total,
eighteen organizations, 3S2 mem bers.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-10-01
j. FL. Harrison Of Superior was il
town few days during the past week.

j. ii. Harrison OF Superior was ii
town a few days during the past week.
Guy Titus left Thursday for Minneapo.
lis to accept position in a photograph
gallery in that CITY. His many Grand
Marais friends wish him the unbounded
success in his profession that his indus.
try and ambition entitle him to-, -
At a meeting Of the village council
yesterday it was decided to go ahead
with the work of sidewalk building along
some of the principal thoroughtares OF
the village, and to that end an order for
the necessary plank has been placed
with the mill company. This sidewalk
proposition has been hanging fire for a
long time. Now that the streets are
we'll improved and grades established,
thus removing the causes for delay, the
work will be pushed with vigor.
Now that sidewalks are to be built let
us have street lights. It is shame to
remain in the dark, when this urgent
public need can be supplied at triaine
cost. Public sentiment Is practically
unanimous in favor of this improvement
and our village dads will do we'll to give
the matter prompt attention. BY all
means give us light-elsctric light when
you can, but give us light. Since writ
ing the foregoing we are pleased to learn
that at the meeting yesterday afternoon
the council instructed it's committee on
streets to look into the matter of provid.
ing necessary street lights.
Dan Provost, he of habeas corpus
fame, is again in the county jail, this
time on a warrant sworn out by VIM,
Dolan, of Cross River, charging him
with having been implicated in the mys-
FERROUS disappearance from Schroeder's
camp of several barrels of sugar. In
the complaint entered VIM. Moore is
charged with being implicated and a
warrant was issued for his arrest. It
was rumored here that Moore left the
country, but such was not the case
Learning that his name was brought
into the case he went to Duluth to en-.
gage an attorney. He will return on
next boat with Marshal Babb, who went
to serve the warrant. This sugar case
has been town talk about Tote fol-
some time and interesting develop.
ments are promised when the matter is
brought up in court.