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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
THAT NEGRO QUESTION.

The legislatures of Kentucky and
Mary land, just assembled, are ex-
pected to pass laws to disfranchise the
negro voters. The scheme is the
same one worked in some of the States
further South, that is, test of liter
acy will be made for all whose ances-
tors were not voters before 1867, the
grandfather clause being put in
use. The Democrats, of course. are
DISTINGUISHING the negroes largely to
protect the power of the party in the
South but they should consider we'll
before they continue the work in the
border States where they cannot have
the excuse of necessity TO back them
In some of the southern States where
the blacks are thickest, and at the
same time most ignorant, there may
be reason in taking measures where
by the control of affairs will not he
lost to the more Intelligent classes,
though to draw the line on color
alone is wrong beyond question.
But in Maryland and Kentucky there
is no necessity for such action. The
whites are heavily in the majority
and the dangers of negro control are
eliminated from the question
The promoters of the DISTINGUISHING
scheme should take heed how far they
go. The second section of the four
teenth amendment to the Constitution
reads as follows:
Representatives shall be appor-
cording to their respective numbers.
counting the whole number of persons
in each State, excluding Indians not
taxed. But when the right to vote
at any election for the choice of cleo
tors for President and Vice President
of the United States, Representatives
in Congress, the Executive and Judi.
cisl officers Of State. or the members
OF the Legislature thereof, is denied
to any of the male inhabitants of such
State. being twenty one years of age,
and citizens of the United States, OF
in any way abridged. except for par.
ticipation in rebellion, or other crime,
the basis of representation therein shall
be reduced in the proportion which
the number Of such male citizens
shall bear to the whole number Of
male citizens twenty one years of age
in such State.
Before carrying the DISTINGUISHING
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
BEAN MURDER TRIAL.

Woodstock, Jan. - In all about
twenty five witnesses were examined
ON Tuesday in the Bean murder trial
The evidence was largely corrobora-
tive of other testimony as to Bean
and 'Boney' Martell being seen on
the mountain road when it is alleged
they started out to find Root. Will
liam H. Gould of West Rochester,
who formerly worked for John Green
met Bean and "Boney" Martell ON
the mountain October 3, the latter
having a gun. He was neighbor of
Green's and on the night OF Roots
death was one of the first arrivals
there. He found Root badly ham
mered up and said there was blood
ON the ground and boards nearby. In
a talk some days previous Bean said
things were going to happen up there
soon.
Woodstock. Jan. l2,-The trial of
Joseph Bean for the murder of Ephraim
Root in Rochester on Oct. -, 1908, is
now going on in county court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
THE DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK.

The events of the past two weeks
have made some changes in the stu
alton in the Democratic ranks with
regard to the feeling as to president
ial candidates. Senator Germans
short-sghted policy in opposing the
ratification of the Panama canal treaty
has injured his chances materially,
for the southern States disapprove OF
his plan and have in some instances
through their Legislatures instructed
their Senators to oppose it.
The speech of Richard Olney at the
Mcclellan banquet has been instru-
mental in reviving the talk about
Grover Cleveland as a candidate. The
Cleveland sentiment appeared to be
strong at the banquet and has cropped
out all over the United States, in
some cases where it was not expected.
But it would seem that for the Demo
Gratis to nominate Cleveland would
be absolute folly, even if his nomina-
tion could be effected which is very
doubtful. Cleveland enemies in his
own party are many and powerful
and he could expect no Republicans
to desert their party for his sake Tor
he isn't worth it.
The Olney movement seems to have
been sidetracked by Olney himself,
although there is still considerable
talk heard in his favor, and New
England is likely to support him
Some Democrats do not interpret
his New York speech as the launch
ing of a Cleveland boom, bue rather
as a mere compliment to his ex-chief,
to be taken without political signifi-
canoe. Gray and Mcclellan appear
to have been lost in the shuttle. VIM.
r. Hearst continues to be loyalty sup.
ported by the six newspapers which
he owns and Hearst clubs are still be-
ing formed in some sections of the
country Bryan is very friendly" to
Hearst, which may or nay not be 60
Hearst's benefit.
The Parker boom has failed to
sound loud enough TO crown out the
noise of the other big guns, but per-
baps it has held its own as we'll as
any. 1t had been considered, until the
Mcclellan dinner, that Parker and
German were the only men really III
the field and Parker appears nearly as
strong as ever, though German has
lost ground While the Tammany
love feast had something of Cleve-
land flavor, it is reported that Muir
ply, the acknowledged leader of Tam.
many Hail. is attendant upon the
meeting OF the Democratic national
committee, now in Sc ssion, with the
purpose of fixing things for Judge Par
ker's nomination. Perhaps the meet
ing of the committee may result in
something more definite. Whatever il
done is pretty certain to be wrong sc
that the Republican party has only
to mind its own business, nominate
Roosevelt on a sound money platform
and stand pat on it's record to win out
at the polls this fall.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
FIRE IN LOWELL.

Lowell, Mass. Jan. 10. The third
serious fire within a week visited this
city last night, which resulted practi-
cally in the destruction of three brick
blocks in the heart of the business
section occupied almost entirely by
the large department. store of O'Don-
nell and Gilbride. The loss is roughly
estimated at 5000. 600 O'Donnell
and Gilbride carried $l40. 900 insur-
ance. Five firemen were injured
during the fire, including Assistant
Chief James Moron, who had his leg
fractured by falling through wall.
Two of the blocks faced on Merrimack
street, the principal business thorough
fare of the city, and had ninety foot
frontage. The third block was in the
rear, facing ON Middle street and di-
rectly opposite was the central fire
station.
The fire started in the vicinity Of
the furnace room of the rear block fac
ing on Middle street, about O'Clock.
Before the firemen arrived the fire
had spread rapidly .and was raging
fiercely within this block when the
first streams OF water were turned ON
it, The fire was under control
shortly before IL o'clock, having
burned with great intensity for two
hours
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

An Indian student is responsible for
the following essay on the horse !;
THE horse is very noble qusdruped,
but when he is angry he will not do
so. He is ridden on the spinal cord
by the bride. and sadly the driver
places his foots on the stirrups and
divides his lower limbs across the sad
die and drives his animal to the
meadow. He has four legs; two are
on the front side and two are after
ward These are the weapons on
which he runs He also defends him
self by extending these in the rear in
a parallel direction toward his foe,
but hits he does only when he is in an
aggr awaiting mood, There is no ami
NAL like the horse No sooner they
see their guardian or master than
they always cry for food, but it is
always at the morning time. They
have got tails, but not so long as the
COW and such like other animals.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
EAST ORANGE.

Van Clark has gone to work in the
Harvey lumber camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Clark of
North Montpelier are visiting nj NJ.
r. Hamilton's and r. H Blake's.
O. L. Spear was in this section on
telephone business, He placed
switch at Frank Burroughs to connect
the East Orange and Corinth lines.
James Rouhan has sold pair of
oxen to Mr.. Harvey of West Topsham.
Charles Burgin has been confined
to the house with rheumatism.
Harry Smith, while chopping in
the woods, shot an owl that measured
4 feet, in, from tip to tip of wings,
and weighed lbs. and D OF. Miss
Eastman had been loosing her ducks
recently and now they think they
have the intruder.
CORINTH.
d. b. Locke of Winchendon, Mass. >,
made his mother, Mrs. Jane Winch.
short visit, recently.
The ladies' aid gave baked bean
dinner at Mrs. Munson's, Jan. 9Th,
The sociable of the Baptist society
was held at their pastors, Rev. W.
f. Harding, on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 9th.
Geo. Hopkins is making repairs by
putting on to the house two story
addition.
o. H. Tenny has been sick for the
, past week and under the care OF
DR.. Hazen.
WEST BERLIN.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. L. Slack are visit
ing in Washington this week.
Miss Clara tombstone has finished
her WORK in Barre and is at home for
time.
Miss Annie Gilpin fcom York State
is visiting her brothers and sisters.
Mrs Gilpin had her children all
with her at her daughters January
9, the first time all have met for
eight years
Hiram Adams is driving E. G.
Dewey's team in the lumber work
| in Moretown.
Milton Glines is not working at the
mill at present.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14
JACKSON WILL NOT RUN.

DR.. ]. Henry Jackson has announced
that he wilt not be a candidate for
mayor of Barre for another year. He
gave for his reason that he did not
have the time to put into the perform.
ance of the duties of the office.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

Mr.. Henry Gannett, who recently
returned from taking the census of
the Philippines, says that he succeed
ed in taking very complete census,
emitting to count only the inaccessi-
BILE islands populated by barparians.
The Moros we're mostly gathered in
He does not affirm that Luzon is an
ideal home for Americans, but says he
would like to spend his winters there.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

Swift and Company of Chicago have
increased their capital stock from
$25, 900, 600 to $35, 600, 600 and propose
to reach out somewhat further and
purchase more wholesale distributing
markets Under various names that
company now owns and controls a
large part of the beef and pork mark
cts of the world.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

Little is being done in Congress.
The House meets daily and passes a
few pension bills with a quarter of
the members present. The Senate
convenes without quorum by good
deal, and many of the members go to
sleep III the cloak room while Senator
Morgan of Alabama drones along in
what he calls an arraignment of the
administration on the Panama canal
treaty. The treaty is not publicly
before the Senate but the rules of that
body permit talk ad libitum on any
matter that happens to come into the
head of the talker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

sented by the Birmingham Age Her
aid which has considerable sense in
its nonsense: "A financier is a man
who handles other peoples money for
them and lets them stand the losses if
they use and takes the profits if they
win -
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

The Berlin Illustrated Zeitung says
that Krupp has outdone Harvey in ar
NOR plate with new process that en-
ables armor plate to be made much
thinner than formerly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

There was 90, 1862, 1871 tons of anthra.
cite coal mined during 1908, or nearly
a ton per person for the United States.
1t is more than twice what was
mined in 1902.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

The United States has rs. 200 post
offices; Germany ia next, with As, 62S,
vnd Great Britain third, with 23, 400.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

Now perhaps it will be found out
how much there is of real fact to the
post. office scandal. With the opening
OIL Monday of the trial of August W.
Machem and several accomplices for
conspiracy to defraud the government,
the most important case of the large
number begun is to be fought out. It
is alleged that Maohen and Others
took commissions from manufacturers
of letter box fasteners for contracts
let Previous to this case five persons
have been tried and three convicted
in connection with the post-office
frauds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-14

business much farther the Democrats
should consider carefully the effect of
that provision of the Constitution and
what it may mean to them If the peo-
pie of the North and West really be-
come aroused to the situation. More.
over, they should realize that their
acts will turn the entire negro vote OF
the northern States against them and
in some OF the States the negroes hold
the balance of power. These are ques-
tions of practical party politics, back
of which are the moral questions and
the dangers Of great body of i'm
properly DISTINGUISHED citizens.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
WONDERFUL
''''I IS TIE Word.
How and Why CaI-Cu Solvent, Cures Blood
and Urinary Diseases.

It q wonderful discovery, DR.. Kennedy's
new medicine, that swiftly removes Stone,
Red and White Gravel, from the Kidneys
and Bladder, avoiding the intenses suffering
produced by these foreign bodies, and
often rendering q dangerous surgical oper-
alton unnecessary. This is done by the
use of the new discovery, Cal-cura Solvent.
The greatest work of Cal-cura Solvent,
is that it prevents the formation of stone
and gravel by dissolving uric acid phos-
phatic sediments, thus purifying the blood
and correcting all those uric acid condi-
tions of the stomach which are responsible
for the formation of uric acid or govt poi
soning and rheumatism. Calcura Solvent
expels gall stones, giving healthy action
to the liver and freedom from constipation.
DIR. David Kennedy said of it: "Cal-cura
Solvent is the outcome of my long expert
ence as a physician and surgeon, and 1
consider this the browning achievement of
my life. 1t will not disappoint."
Send to the Cal-curl Company, DIR. Ken
nedy Row, Rondout, y. Y, for free sample
bottle of DR.. kennedy's He,o medicine,
Cal-cura Solvent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Hiram Bean Arrested.

Hiram Bean of Marshfeld is under
arrest at Haverhill, Mass, on a serious
charge. Four years ago Mr.. Bean, who
is married man, took into his family
Josephine Kent, girl then 10 years old.
-Four weeks ago she refused to live
longer with Mr., Bean and after she had
left his home charged him with repeated
felonious assaults upon her. As soon as
the girl left his home Bean became sus-
picious and went away. He was traced
to Manchester, n. H., where detectives
were employed and he was finally located
at Haverhill. States Attorney Senter
procured the necessary requisition papers
and sent Constable J. B. Pike of Marsh
field there last week where he arrested
Bean Friday evening
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
MlDDLEBURY LOCAL NEWS

Miss Florence Chambers of Cleveland,
o., was in town Saturday.
Miss Estella Turner has returned from
several days stay with friends in
Cornwall.
Mrs. Charles Adams and Miss Viola
Brainerd have joined the campers at
Knights Island.
Mrs. Bostwick, who has purchased the
Flemming house on Washington street,
has taken possession of it.
Mrs. Margaret Lyttle of Brandon was
the guest of her niece, Mrs. Margaret
Gilmour, during the week.
Miss Elizabeth Caswell entertained a
number of her friends at her home on
Washington street Monday evening.
Robert Mills, agent of the Brandon
Italian Marble mills, is home for short
stay with his family after a business
trip.
Mrs. Willard Bond and son Junior have
gone to Boston after a few weeks stay
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Bond at Lake
Dunmore.
Misses Mabel Wales, Verna Child,
Grace Buttolph and Beatrice Miner have
gone to Hyde Park, Lake Dunmore, for
two weeks outing
The Bates & Williams company pre-
scented For His Child's Sake" very
pleasant entertainment, at the Opera
house Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hayes and son
of Hartford, Conn.,, are visiting Mr..
Hayes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hayes on Court street.
Miss Belle Wright, who has been
spending the past month in town with
Mrs. b. F. Wales and family, left Satur-
day for visit in Burlington.
The Congregational and Methodist
societies held union service in the
Congregational church on Sunday morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Washburne, pastor
of the Methodist church, occupied the
pulpit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
A Companion for the Old Boots.

tifty-nine years ago, in 1915, when his
brother was trading in the old Allen
block, Henry L. Sheldon purchased
some fine black broadcloth and had a
cloak made which he has used every
year until the present time. For many
years it took the place of an overcoat,
but later it was very convenient, as
ladies often use a shawl, to throw over
the shoulders on a chilly morning or
evening. When Prince Henry was here
not long ago it was noticed he wore a
cloak of the same style, which shows
that fashions don't always change,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
FAlREST KIND OF OFFER.
If Mi-o-na Does Not Cure Dyspepsia Get
Your Money Back at DIR. W. II.
Sheldon's.

You run no risk whatever in pur-
chasing Mona, Natures cure for
dyspepsia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
THE
NEW YORK WORLD
THRlCE-A-WEEK EDITION.

The THRICE A-WEEK WORLD was a
brilliant success in the beginning and has
been steadily growing ever since Time
is the test of all things, and has set its
seal of approval on the Thrice-a- Week
World, which is widely circulated in
every state and territory in the union,
and wherever there are people who can
read our mother tongue.
This paper for the coming winter and
the wear 1903, will make its news service,
if possible, more extensive than ever
All events of importance, no matter
where they happen, are reported accur-
ately and promptly.
The subscriber, for only one dollar a
year, gets three papers every week and
more news and general reading than
most great daiies can furnish at five or
six times the price.
The Thrice-a-Week World is absolutely
fair i'm its political news. Partisan bias
is never allowed to effect its news
columns, and Democrat and Republican
alike can obtain in its pages truthful
accounts of all the great political cam
paigns.
In addition to all the news. the Thrice
a-Week World furnishes the best serial
action. elaborate market reports and
finer features of interest.
otThe Thrice a-Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only 81 per year and
this pays for 1856 papers. We offer it
and this paper together one year for
81 65 in this county. The regular sub
scription price Of the two papers is 81.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
COSTS NOTHING UNLESS
CURED.
A Fair Oner Made by w. ii. sheldon to All
Sufferers from Catarrh.

sufferers from Catarrh.
w. II Sheldon is selling Hyomei on
plan that has caused considerable talk
amongst his customers.
The plan is different from that fol-
lowed by other remedies, but the remedy
itself is different also. This treatment
for the cure of catarrh has such an I'M
usual record of cures to its credit that
W. II. Sheldon offers to refund the
money if it does not give the desired
benefit. This is certainly one of the fair
est offers that can be made and any one
who has catarrh and does not take adj
vantage of it is doing himself or herself
an injustice.
Do not suffer any longer with tickling,
smarting, burning, eye watering troubles
that afilict those who have catarrh
Hyomei will cure you, but if you should
not find it adapted to your case, w. IL.
Sheldon will return your money.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
OUT SALE
All Our Stock of Trimmed
Hats and BOnnetS
AT HALF PRICE
TO CLOSE THEM OUT QUICK
Lots of Odd Hats. Zoe each.
Lots of Flowers, Toe a bunch

We have offered our store for sale,
but this is our usual Closing Out sale
of all Spring and Summer Millinery, etc.
Until we do sell our store we shall offer
unusual bargains in our entire stock of
goods. Due notice of the sale of the
store will be given. Call up on Add
son Phone.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Prevents Hay Fever.

All who are subject to hay fever or
rose colds should use Hyomei daily for
two or three week before the time of
their annual attack and thus prevent it.
The worst cases are quickly relieved and
cured by Hyomei and Hyomei Balm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
GUARANTEE.

| hereby guarantee to refund the
money paid for Mi-o-na on return of
the empty boxes. if the purchaser tells
me that it has failed to cure dyspep.
STA or stomach troubles This guar
antee covers two soc boxes or a
months treatment.
Signed DIR. w. H. SHELDON.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22

Take Mona for month "a soc. box
contains two weeks treatment and if it
does not help you, bring back the empty
boxes to DR.. w. II. Sheldon and he will
return your money in accordance with
the guarantee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Excursion to Queen City Park.

The Foresters' basket picnic will take
place Wednesday. the eth of July. If
you want a day off for yourself and
children, this is just the right thing
Queen City Park has all the necessary
conveniences for picnicers. There will
be ball game in Burlington that day
and the fare to Burlington cents by
electric cars. The committee, however,
announce a line of running and jumping
contest. on the grounds at the park. Get
to the station ON time. Train leaves
Middlehury station at s % "A. m. sharp.
Remember the date, July p, Wednes-
day. Fare, from Middlebury, adults,
Zoe; children, 40c.
The Washington times., 1904-06-29
SAYS WIFE IS HIDDEN
IN RELATIVES HOUSE
Chicago Man Who Married Southern
Heiress Asks Aid of Police in
Finding Better Half.

CHICAGO. June 29.-Robert Mitchell.
of 1856 Calumet Avenue, has summoned
the aid of the police. as well as that OF
private detectives. in an effort to reach
his wife, who, he asserts, has stolen his
fouT-year-Old daughter. and is being
concealed with the child in the home OF
Mrs. Leach. 6S2 Sawyer Avenue.
Mrs. Mitchell is said to possess an es-
tate worth more than Sl,500,OO0, left to
her several years ago by her father
James +. Frcnear. Since her marriage
10 Mr. Mitchell. six years ago, the
couple have lived in Chicago.
Mrs. Mitchell l. well known among So
ciety women of the sOGin and west sides.
Her husband declares that she disap-
peared from their home few days ago,
taking their daughter with her. He
claims to have learned through the work
OF the Charles Haas detective agency
that IL was upon the advice Of a fortune
teller that Mrs. Mitchell deserted him.
Mitchell Is a brother Of Minnie Nit
Chell. who was murdered by William
Batholin In 1902.
Mrs. Mitchells father was an official
of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road and owned much property in Spar
tansburg, 5. c., Atlanta, and other
Southern cities.