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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
TO WN FIRE SWEPT.

Utica. Mich, May 9.-Seventeen
business places and ten dwellings
were destroyed in fire which wiped
out half Of this village on Sunday.
Practically nothing could be done in
the way of fighting the fire until the
arrival OF an engine company of fire.
men from Detroit. This village has
scarcely any fire. fighting apparatus.
The fire started in the barn of the Ex-
change hoteE William Upton, who
is one of the heaviest losers by the
destruction of property, fell from the
roof of building and was seriously
injured. The property loss is esti-
mated at 500, 600
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
iSERIOUS CHARGE.

Joseph Frontini of Barre was ar
rested on Saturday night on COM
plant by Mrs. Frattini of Foss street
that he assaulted her little daughter,
five years Of age, on Wednesday after
noon. He is charged with criminal
assault with intent to rape The
assault is alleged to have taken place
in Frontini's wood shed. He was
in city court on Saturday night and
the hearing was set for Tuesday af-
ternoon. Bail, fixed at $1,000, was
furnished by Oney Canton.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
At BARRE.

D. Dennison, Esq, OF Randolph
and W. O White, Esq, of Williams
town have formed legal CO partner
ship and will henceforth have Office
in Randolph and Williamstown. Mr..
White will spend the greater portion
of his time in Randolph, but will be
at Williamstown stated petitions of the
time each week. This partnership
will doubtless prove mutually advsn-
tageous.
Matthew Allen, a respected citizen
of the East Hill, died Monday morn
ing at the residence of his son, Frank
Allen He had been in poor health
some time but had been confined to his
bed for less than week. He had
lived in Barre for three years, but
prior to that time had been a citizen
Of Topsham, in which place he was a
leading citizen. He was veteran of
the Civil War and served in the army
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
CABOT.

Mrs. A. V. Nelson, who has been
at Mary Fletcher Hospital for the past
few weeks. returned last Thursday.
Jesse Holmes and Harry Gamblin
have gone to Gorham, N. H., to work
teaming.
Arthur Damon, son of George Da-
mon of Kansas City, Mo-, is stopping
with M. M. Whitney for a short time.
Miss Annie Boyce of Barre is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. g. j. Halves, this
week.
L. p Cole was in Barre visiting a
his son, Leon Cole, a few days last
week.
Mrs Josiah Batchelder, who has
been at W. j. Lang's for the past week
has returned to Concord. N. H.
Miss Mabel Hamilton visited Mrs.
Alice Fisher last week.
Howard Carpenter las moved into
the f. A. Messer house.
G. M. Webster was in Montpelier
on business last Friday.
Prof. Carroll White and wife passed
through here on his way to his farm
III Walden for few days outing.
John Drew of HaIdwick was in
town last Friday on real estate bust
ness.
Mrs. Cora Glidden, who has been
working in Montpelier the past win
ter, is having vacation and is visit
ing in town.
w. II. Lynch of Barre was in town
last Monday and purchased of the G.
j. Halves real estate agency, soda
fountain for $500.
j. L. Drew and wife were in ST.
JohnsbuTy last Wednesday.
For the accommodation of the pa
irons A. b Lance has had double
throw switch put in on the Union
Telephone line so that he can call all
offices between Hardwick and Cabot
without calling central.
Rev. O. E. Aiken of Derby was in
town Tuesday.
The village school is much larger
than was expected this spring, and
in consequence of the grading of the
studies 1T has become necessary to
engage an assistant. Mrs. Nellie Eng
lish is to assist three hours day.
Harry Burbank and wife visited
DR., Burbank on Sunday last.
Clyde Collins and Miss May Burdick
were in town over Sunday.
The Cabot base ball team will play
the Hardwick Academy team at Hard
wick Thurdsay, May 10.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
REMARKABLE UNANIMITY.

Papers VINO have attached them
elves to the Bell and Stanton booms
sre whooping with feigned and
mechanical JOY to reinforce their cour-
age. A couple of them, who would
rather tell the truth than encourage n
candidate, disclaim any thing resemb-
ling a united move in their favor; the
Others are claiming everything in
sight on general principles. Nobody
has anything against Bell. the farm
er's candidate, but the enthusiasm in
his behalf doesn't materialize. The
Clement people have their eye most
on Stanton and ask no better fun than
to take fall out of him, with his
prohibitory sentiments, prohibitory
backing and the general chance for a
prohibitory stab at local option this
fall.
What follows? Nine men, in ten
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

Several of the State papers have
been wrsngling recently over the
question of whether a man born in
Vermont but now living elsewhere
should be called a VeImonter. The
Barre Telegram started the fun by
calling Secretary Shaw Vermonter
and using his name in connection
with Assistant Secretary Darling's to
show how we'll Vermont ID represented
in Washington offices. The Messenger
replied by asking the Telegram to
specify how the advancement of the
ex-governor of Iowa would represent
Vermont A few more passes and
then the following from the st. AL
bans contemporary:
The Messenger can only say to the
Barre Telegram, which still clings to
the cold comfort that Vermont is
glorified every time a man who may
chance to have been born here is ap-
pointed from California, or Illinois, or
Texas to be consul on some guano
island. that by the same reasoning
Holland is putting up with pride be
cause of the chance that her son
DeBoer may land in the governorship
of this State, and Canada has al
ready become unbearably conceited
because her son Josiah Circuit already
has.
Evidently the Telegram cares more
for the sentimental side of life than
does the Messenger, And if any YER
monter can get much comfort out of
the thought that so many bright men
leave Vermont and win distinction in
other States no effort should be made
to disturb the enjoyment, even if it is
not satisfactory to others, 1t is I'M
doubtedly true that Secretary Shaw is
known as Iowan in official circles and
not as Vermonter and it is also
true that Vermont lost some good
brains when he left her borders. But
a little harmless sentiment about the
place of birth of the great man will
not injure the chances Of the next
resident Vermonter who wants gov.
eminent job and it may impress the
youLg with State pride which will
tend to keep them at home. 1t is 6
pretty small matter to scrap over,
anyway.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

Senator Proctor has again shown
his ability and versatility in matter
a bit outside of the beaten track of
the legislator. 1t seems that it is
largely through his efforts that the
difficulties that have been causing
dissension in the ranks of the Red
Gross have at last been settled salts
factorily to all parties concerned.
The government is hereafter to have
more to say and do about the organic
alton and Congress will be asked to
issue new charter to the society.
providing for a governing board of
eighteen persons with the President
chairman of the board. Miss Barton
does not oppose this plan and she is
not in position to kick very hard any
w8V
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

naturally frame their lips to the
words 'DeBoer'' Most extraordinary
case of unanimity l ever heard of.
And, by the way, if that unanimity is
put in practicable form, it's my
opinion that DeBoer will accept.
doubt if either Bell or Stanton would
are to wrestle with the Montpelier
man And Clement? He'll let De-
Boer alone. That's a self-evident
TACT, as the lazy demonstrators used
to say of the simpler propositions of
Euclids first book. 1t then becomes
a matter of choice, in which case
what does accused say?
AT this time l may frankly say
that l should like to be Governor for
the sake of the service, and il that
service were before me in the form Of
an actual choice, l would gladly and
proudly respond to the call. "
In other words, if Clement keeps
out of it, which he will, and Bell
and Stanton withdraT, which they
will have tor be licked-we have
Mr.. DeBoer's glad aud proud accept
ance of situation that would give
Vermont the chance of her life to roll
up an old-time Republican majority,
which, by the way, the Republican
national party very greatly needs in
its business. It's up to Bell and
Stanton. Do they want to be Cover
nor more than they want to help the
party. H. l.. Hindley in Brattle
boro Reformer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
MORGAN'S PATRIOTISM.

Grover Cleveland's recently pub
lished article on the famous bond is
sues which were made under his adj
ministration is worthy of attention
because of the novel views there ex-
pressed. If this article is to be be-
aforementioned, bait, hook, sinker
and all, as it were-J. Pierpont Nor
gan is one of the greatest benefactors
this country ever produced.
One would gather from the peru sal
of Mr.. Cleveland's laboriously framed
article that if Mr.. Morgan and the
syndicate which he headed had not
rushed to the rescue at the Hateful
moment the United States would have
gone to the dogs at once. And Mr..
Cleveland seems to want it understood
that Mr.. Morgan did this out of the
goodness of his heart and because OF
the patriotism which fred him with
zeal to do something for his country.
All this comes with great surprise
to the public which has been migrate
full all these years. The public has
been laboring under the impression,
supported by what was believed to be
incontrovertible evidence, that the
Morgan Belmont syndicate cleaned up
a tidy sum OF about So, 900, 600, on
the early bond deals. The belief has
also been firm that had there not
arisen a great public clamor against
any more deals of the sort that Cleve-
land and Carlisle on the one hand,
and Morgan and his friends on the
other, had been putting through, chat
same syndicate would have made
many more millions. But the public
outcry could not be passed by un-
noticed and as result the people
were given a chance at the next bonds
and took them gladly at prices well
above any the aforesaid syndicate
would pay. The government thereby
saved some money or rather got more
while the kind hearted and patriotic
Morgan failed to loot the treasury any
further at the time,
What is the object of this reopen
ing of discussion on this disgraceful
affair which is blot on the national
finance of the country. Does Cleve-
land want to convince the dear people
that if they will elect Mr.. Parker
President, Mr.. Morgan will be chosen
secretary of the treasury and the
finances of the country will be safe :?
Perhaps that IS it, but Mr.. Cleveland
would do his party more good by for
getting all about those bond deals than
by airing them and praising Morgan S
patriotism and. unmercenary efforts.
Morgan ought to have picture taken
with his halo on and send copy to
every voter in the United States,
with a printed slip, Endorsed by
Grover Cleveland.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
LET'S NOMINATE DeBOER.

1t is time for the Republican party
of Vermont to take action. immediate
and decisive. 1t is time for Vermont
Republicans to settle the governor
ship question.
Mr.. Bell and Mr.. Stanton are the
only two candidates actively in the
field. We have not word of detrac-
ton for either, but the bald fact is
that outside few personal friends
their candidates. pail on the rank and
file of the party. They do not devel-
op any animatipg force. Neither
would arouse the enthusiasm which is
necessary to bring out the full party
vote in this presidential year.
II is the weakness of these two
avowed candidates that keeps the
Clement boyle a.fiickering. If the
Republican party wishes to poll it's
full strength in September and thus
carry news prophetic of triumph to
the country at large, Stanton and Bell
must be dropped and a man must be
nominated who will command the
support of all factions of the party
thick and thin Repu blicans, Clement
Republicans, all kinds of Republicans,
and the men who sometimes vote the
Democratic ticket and who do not
regularly ally themselves with any
party.
James L Martin of Brsttleboro,
United States district attorney, has
been repeatedly suggested as the man
of the hour His acknowledged abil-
ity, his aggressiveness in everything
that he undertakes, and his attractive
personal qualities make him man
around whom the Republicans of the
State rally with enthusiasm.
But Mr., Martin has reiterated that
he does Lot wish to be candidate.
The honor of the position is not COM
mensurate with the personal sacrifice
which it would entail to him.
But there are others.
And there is in particular one.
That one is Joseph A DeBoer of
Montpelier
In written statement last Deem
Der he declared that he was not can
didate. He is not candidate in that
he is not seeking the office, but if the
nomination came to him unanimously,
spontaneously, heartily, it is not
probable that he would refuse the
honor.
No man in Vermont is better fitted
for the office of Governor than DeBoer.
By education, training, experience, by
proven ability as the executive officer
of Vermonts greatest fiduciary insti-
tution-a position which he won from
the ranks-by his work in the Legis-
lature, by his capacity to represent
the State at all public functions, by
| every test that can be applied, he fills
| the bill He is a young man-one of
that class SO dearly loved in speeches
at conventions and rallies, but of the
class that has been given too little
recognition in the distribution of high
! State offices in Vermont.
Mr.. DeBoer's nomination would
ooalesce the Republican party, and
would arouse the enthusiasm necessa-
ry to bring out the largest vote posi-
BILE to get in September. In addition
it would give the State just the kind
of man needed for Governor.
Let's have harmony and enthusiasm
in the campaign; let's have the
biggest vote possible in September
let's have good Governor afterward
Let's nominate DeBoer. -Brattle.
boro Phoenix.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
COUNTY Politics.

Interest in county politics is begin
ming to awaken and in the Republican
ranks the names of candidates are be-
ing tossed about with considerable
freedom, although the county conven-
ton is still several weeks distant.
Washington county has three Senators
and for the senatorial berths there are
nearly dozen candidates. When the
third Senator was given to Washington
county by reason of the increase in
population it was taoitly understood
that Barre and Montpelier should
have the privilege Of choosing the
third man. Two years ago Barre
man was chosen so Montpelier feels
that she deserves a Senator this year.
Two Montpelier men have already
been suggested for the office, George
W. Wing and W. A. Lord. Both are
we'll known lawyers. Mr.. Wing rep
resented Montpelier in the Legislature
twenty two years ago and his work in
the House became widely and fsvorably
known from his success in drafting a
practical corporation tax measure and
securing it's passage. He was Mont
pelier's first mayor. From his wide
connection with the business interests
of the city and State he is amply
qualified to represent the county in
the Senate. W. A. Lord is the other
candidate from Montpelier. He has
twice represented the city in the lower
House and was Speaker during his sec.
ond term. He is widely known as a
criminal lawyer.
r. A. Hoar, of Barre, is said to
have a desire to keep the senatorship
in Barre even at the personal sacrifice
of accepting the nomination himself,
but as Barre is likely to ask for the
States attorneyship his chances are
some what in doubt. The other can
didates mentioned are as follows: o.
G. Eaton, Waitsfield; @. M. Winch,
Barre town; Mark Mears. Marshfield /;
Arch Batobelder, Plainfield; DR.. j.
H. Winch, Northfield, H. r. Brown,
Northfield
For States attorney there are three
avowed candidates, Frank S. Williams
of Barre, l.. O, Moody Of Waterbury.
and M M. Gordon of Barre. Will
liams and Gordon are both young men
who have made good start in their
| profession. The chances appear to
favor Williams in the Barre caucus as
against Gordon. Mr.. Moody recently
moved to Waterbury from Stowe,
Fred B. Thomas and K. M. Harvey, of
Montpelier, have been suggested as
candidates but it is at least doubtful
il either enters the field.
Montpelier is very likely to ask
for the nomination of one of her men,
Frank II. Tracy, for sheriff. Mr..
Tracy is we'll qualified for the office
both by nature and by training. For
four years he was deputy sheriff and
jailer under Sheriff Graves and the
manner in which he attended to the
duties OF the office brought him much
communication. Bright, active, fear
less, and kind-hearted, he has the
qualifications that sheriff should
have. He is now one of Montpelier 9
oonstables. A. O. Templeton, of East
Montpelier, il also candidate for the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

of medicine from different physicians without
much benefit. At last wrote to DR., r. v, Pierce
Medical Discovery 1 have used twenty-five
bottles. When commenced taking it had no
appetite, my system completely rundown,
better than did before got sick. Have good
appetite and am able to do my work, l sin
cerely recommend DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Those who suffer from chronic dis
eases are invited to consult DIR. Pierce,
by letter, free All correspondence
strictly private. Address DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action of the Discovery"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

may be raised by vote of the town.
In number of instances the licenses
were granted and then by vote of the
towns holders the fees were raised. The
license holders paid up and then sued
to recover back the extra. They won
this time, too, for it would hardly be
according to the ideas of contract that
one side should be able to vary the
terms of the contract without the con-
sent of the other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

1t seems that the New Hampshire
license law was made not much more
certain than was the hodge podge that
Vermont is blessed with under that
name. Only few days ago the New
Hampshire Supreme Court decided
that the price of licenses must be
fixed before the Licenses were granted.
The law provides the fees for licenses
but further provides that those fees
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12

Many a person
living in health
to day has the
lungs marked by
the healed scars
of disease.
DR.. Pierce 8
Golden Medical
Discovery makes
W e a k lu n G s
strong. 1t cures
obstinate, deep
seated coug h S,
bronchitis, bleed
ing lun gs and
other conditions,
which, if neglect
ed or unskilfully
treated, find a
fatal termination
in consumption.
al had been troub-
led with lung dis
ease and pleurisy
for a number of
years and the trouble
had almost become
chronic, y writes A. S.
Elan, of Howe. la.
Had several kinds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
OME kGgkyG

May be gone and yet the remaining lung
will be amply sufficient to sustain vigor-
Gus vitality. AS general thing few peo-
pie make more use of both lungs than is
equivalent to healthy use of one lung.
These facts are all in the favor of the
man or woman with weak lungs, even
when disease has a strong grip on them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-12
MIDDIESEX

Rev. J. e. Wright is expected to
conduct the Unitarian service in the
brick meeting house next Sunday at
2. IL p. M, and the services will be
fortnightly after that date.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
lAPAM'S SIDE

Toxic, Feb. 9.--Japan issued state
ment last night setting forth its posi-
ton. 1t says that the Independence
and integrity of Corea Is indispensable
to the welfare of Japan and to safe
guard her paramount interests therein
Japan finds it impossible to view with
Indifference any action endangernS
the position of Corea; whereas Russia,
Notwithstanding her solemn treaty
with China and her repeated assur'
ances to the powers, not only continues
her occupation OF Manchuria but has
taken aggressive measures in Corea
territory. Should Manchurla be an
neXed to Russia the independence of
Corea would naturally be impossible.
manent peace and arriving at a friend
ly adjustment of the mutual interests
in both Manchura and Corea invited
Russia to make an agreement, and Rus
STA expressed willing assent. japan
then proposed 10 Russia a basis OF
agreement which provided for the in
tegrity OF China and Corea, maintain
the principle of equal opportunity for
commercial industry OF all nations with
the natives Of these countries, and re.
ciprocate the recognition of Japan $
preponderng interests in Corea with
that Russia has special interests in
railway enterprises in Manehuria AMI
the mutual recognition of the respec.
tive rights of Japan and Russia therein,
Russia refused to permit a confer
cnce to meet at St Petersburg ard It
was decided to hold them at Toxic.
Russia presented counter proposals,
refusing To respect the integrity Of
clare ManChuria outside her
sphere CT interest and put
several restrictions upon Japan's free.
dom in Cnrea Japan decided to al.
solutely reject the Russian proposals
japan explained her views ana at the
same time introduced other necessary
amendments to the Russian counter
proposal,
| The statement sets forth the various
points in the negotiations. Russia
new prrnCs ais and Jaran's answer and
further proposition. then cites Russia
delay I'll answering Japans last note
/ aud lapan's urging a reply In this
lreply received Russia suppressed this
clauses relating To Manehuria So as 4
make the proposed convention apply
entirely to Ccrca
i @EEAT NAAP pEHlNc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11

Prosperity has attended the rail-
roads of the state of Wisconsin during
the past year, for which reports are
now being received at the Office of
Railroad Commissioner Thomas. These
reports are due February 10, but some
are usually late in being filed. The
large railroads that have thus far re-
ported give figures that indicate a sub
stantial increase in business and the
small roads, that have been for years
struggling to pay operating expenses
and interest on Indebtedness report in
creased earnings. The large and rich
roads are taxed 4 per cent. of their
gross earnings and the poorer and
smaller roads are favored and are
taxed only IS mile, then the earnings
are less than $500
the Northwestern road will pay
$62S, 1888, an increase of $50, 997 03.
The Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis d
Omaha will pay $2O9,S02.41, an in
crease of $14,6S4.70. The st. Paul
and Wisconsin Central roads have not
yet reported.
The Anhapee & Western will pay
$3S4.07, an increase OF $214.07 The
reason for this large pro-
portional increase is that the
road increased its earnings so much as
to change classes and its taxes are cal,
culated in the per cent. system rather
than S. a mile. The Dunbar & Wau-
saukee will pay $224.05, an increase of
$13555 The Hazelhurst & North
western will pay $99.30, an increase of
$44.30 The Chicago, Harvard & Lake
Geneva, the only interurban line in
the state taxed with the railroads as
common carriers, pays $27.59 this year,
paying last year $25 or SIS mile for its
five miles of system.