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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19


HE thing most needed in tariff
Legislation is more light. Unless
the cost conditions which lie at tbe
OASIS of the effort to compensate
home Industry ale fully explored
and understood it is perfectly clear
that we cannot have a rational.
scientific tariff applying economic
principles indorsed by the voters
OF the country. Under the present
method of tariff making the state.
ment as TO cost of ore legislator is
matched against that of another and
there IS no authority to invoke. no
clear rule 10 apply, each accepting
the view advanced by the interests
OF his own state or district. Per
sopal ana political considerations
invariably take precedence of pub.
lie and economic ones. A new or
der of things is demanded and
congress can institute this new or.
der by establishing a permanent
tariff commission vested with mower
10 examine witnesses, to send for
papers, etc. Industries which are
helped by protection have a duty to
perform and should make a definite
accounting Of the benefits Of pro
lection, inasmuch as it is accorded
them in the interests of the ma.
tion and not for their personal ap.
grandizement. That some of the
great commercial leaders have be
gun to see this is evidenced bv the
resolutions adopted recently by the
New J ork Chamber of Commerce.
one paragraph Of which says; at
appears clear TO your commilte
that The time has now arrived when
we should in our country approx.
mate the system adopted by other
enlightened commercial nations.
and should substitute for han.
hazard policy Of tariff construction
based upon imperfect information
and influences exerted bv special
Interests, scientific system based
upon accurate and careful investi.
cation of existing conditions un.
DERIVING production" Undoubted.
ly &c need light md more light.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19
FoR SALE.

The two.story building known q
the "Frasher Property" situate on
Is street Ton the street car linel
CereGo. W. va, Is for sale AT 4
BARGAIN. The building contains
10 rooms. The premises contain
unnecessary outbuildings, splendid
well OF pure water and nice grape
arbor. Tie building could not be
built today for less than 5000, but
1t and the TWO lots can be bought
for good deal less, if the trade is
made at once. For further
particulars apply to I. +. Mo.
OovGAL. Ccredo, w. Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

AN important factor in the pun
ishment Of criminals in China, it is
stated, is the power of the govern.
ment TO seize members of the
criminals family and hold them
responsible should he escape. Few
Cinnamon will flee when they know
their father or mother or near re-
lation may be pounced upon and
i'm prisoned.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19
For sAtE.

A farm of 90 acres, situate only
one mile from Ceredo on which Is q
two-story frame dwelling, contain
ing four rooms. Nearly all the
land is improved and well watered.
1t has on 10 young orchard. For
price apply to +. r. McDougal.
Cercdo, w Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

The new laws relating to forest,
game aud fi-h have been printed
In pamphlet fcrm aud. are now
ready for distributor. If YOU de.
sire copy Of same address, J. A.
Vlquesney, State Warden, Beling.
Ton, II, Va,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

CAPT. PETER C.. HAMS has been
sentenced to eight years IN Sing
Sing prison for killing VIM. E..
Anuis, n magazine publisher. 1t
ls generally considered that he
escaped with n light sentence.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

For SALE A cottage. almost
new, situate in the southern part of
Ceredo on a nice high lot. Terms
very reasoDat lie. For further par
ticulars inquire of the proprietor of
this paper. IT,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19
Here S Your Chance
If You Wish to Buy, Sell
or Rent Property.

For NT.-Four nice rooms ON
second floor of the ADVANCE Building.
Inquire of r II. McDougal.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

THE council Of Charleston, the
capital city Of West Virginia, on a
reconsideration of the vote to do
away with saloons, by the decisive
vote of 30 to 10, passed a resolution
advising all liquor dealers in the
city to prepare to suspend business
after June 30.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

The Thirty-ffth annual con
clave of the Grand Commentary,
Knights Templar of West Vir.
ginia, is in session at Parkers-
burg this week. The people Of
Parkersburg are noted for theif
hospitality and the program as
sures MI those attending a splen-
did time.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

So, don't neglect your stomach.
Don't become a chronic dyspeptic.
Keep your stomach healthy and
strong, by taking little Kodol.
You don't have to take Kodol all
the time. You only take it when
you need it.
kodol is perfectly harmless.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-19

THE new tifty.pound gavel, re-
Gently presented TO Speaker Can
non, may prove useful III repress-
ing some of the insurgents" in the
House. Representative Burgess Of
Texas presented the gavel TO the
Speaker as birthday gift from
Texas, and it bears the Inscription:
"From Heavenly Houston and the
Lone Star State The handle of
the gavel weighs about forty pounds
and is of polished hardwood, while
the gavel proper is made from what
the Texans call "bungstarter. -
The Texans have asked that it be
used when the tariff bill il passed.
1t would be a rather formidable
weapon for the aged Speaker to
WELD.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
The incorrieibIe Kid.

Israel w. Durham, the Philadelphia
politician" said a Pennsylvania legis-
lator, lowed part Of his success to the
fine way he kept his followers submis-
sive and obedient without hurting their
PRIDE"
"Mr. Durham could call you to order
without offending you. Once, for ex-
ample, he called me to order. He said
was incorrigible. He said, with a
laugh, that was as hard to manage
as little boy In downtown school.
This youths teacher told him he
must add without counting on his fin
gers. Then she gave him several men,
tai sums. He solved them, but from
the way he kept looking down at his
hands she knew he wasn't minding her.
So she made him put his hands behind
his back, and then she gave him an
other sum. He answered it, too, cor
rectly.
"'Good! she said. You didn't count
on your fingers that time, did you?
Nom. On my toes said he"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

Montpelier did not receive any of this
fund as this city did not have any ex-
cess of expenditure over so per cent of
the grand list. The apportionment
was made under the direction of the
State board of Education.
Mont pelier's share in the re dist ribution
of the Stat school money as announced
at the State House by State Treasurer
E. II. Deavitt will be S1,l2S.07. Mont
pelier also receives S330.50 from the
permanent school fund. Barre's share
be 50 354 % about third of the amount
paid by the municipality to the State.
The total sum to be redsi ributc through
the State is Sl17 l7l.76 which is said to be
the largest single sum ever apportioned
for school purposes in Vermont.
The total dist ributed in Washington
county to those towns and cities which
raise fifty cent school tax or more is
$12 40S.74. The towns of the county which
get this aid are as follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
CURED MOTHER
AND DAUGHTER
Bloodlessness and a Rundown
Condition Will Inevitably Bring
Suffering and Sorrow Unless
Promptly Corrected.

The symptoms described in the fol.
lowing statement are so common today
wherever overwork and worry have
resulted in decline in health that the
means by which a cure was effected
deserves the careful attention of every
thoughtful man and woman.
Mrs. b. G.. Goodwin, of r.. T. d. No.
@ Gardner, Mass. was cured of anRmia
after she had been sick for a year. She
says:
II was in terrible condition few
years ago suffering from anemia. ]
was overworked and run down bringing
up my baby. lost color and strength
and became so weak that my husband
had to help me around. Very often i
WOULD get dizzy and seem to see floating
sp6cks before my eyes. l would wake
up through the night and be so numb all
over that it seemed my blood would
never start circulating again. This
numbness would last for an hour. My
digestion was poor and l could not
breathe well.
"My doctor treated me for anemia
but l finally stopped taking his medi-
cine. 1 heard of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and felt some better after j had
\
gave them a long trial and gradually
grew better and got so that l didn't
need medicine any more. My health is
good now and l have had no serious
sickness since.
Later had greater reasons for being
grateful for DR.. Williams Pink Pills
My little girl began to grow weak and
seemed to have no strength. We took
her to two doctors, who examined her
lungs and heart and told us to take her
from school. We were afraid of con-
sumption as the doctor watched her
lungs so closely. During her sickness
we moved here and not wishing to try
another doctor began giving her DIR.
Williams Pink Pills. She gained right
away in strength and color, was able to
resume her school work and is now in
fine health"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists. or will be sent, postpaid,
on receipt of price, so cents per box
six boxes for So. 80, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

hams Vegetable Compounds the most
successful remedy for all kinds of
female troubles, and 1 feel that l can
never praise itenough." Mrs. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, Ky.
The Changeof Life is themostcritical
period of a woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
neutrality-suspicious.
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine that will so successfully carry
women through this trying period as
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 30 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
ills Inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, Irregular,
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
MONTPELIER Plumbing and Heating Co.,
Is Main Street.

iorie" in admirable soprano voice to the
enjoyment of the audience. "Sister
Delightful May" gave the stirring Bor-
der Ballad and Dreaming" with
clear enunciation, smooth sustained tones
and remarkable expression, giving as
encore the humorous ballad "Why Adam
Sinned." Friend Enathan Mum" our
famous tenor, sang "When Thou Art
Near" with great fervor and gave as en-
core, "Three Little Chestnuts, in his
inimitable style.
Squire Kimball's singing of Jedediah"
assisted by the choir brought down the
house, while Priscilla Morse sang "Sweet
Land of Rest" Sabbath song in the
style of one hundred years ago.
Some of our kind friends remember
ed the needs of the little church by leav-
ing substantial tokens of their interest
which it is hoped will become the nucleus
of permanent fund
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
Wl.iteWash.


Liberal use of plain old fashioned
whitewash is urged in bulletin is
sued by the Chicago sanitary bureau.
Inspectors of workshops and tene-
ments are ordered to insist upon the
use of "lime wash" in dark easements
and workshops. In addition to adding
materially to the light Of premises. 1t
is declared an important aid In fight
ing tuberculosis. "When made of only
seventy grains Of lime and FIVE grains
of salt to gallon of water 1t has
a proved power" the bulletin says, "of
killing germs on dry surfaces. When
used on such surfaces it possesses
both a chemical and mechanical ac-
ton. killing germs and bacteria by the
first and sealing them in by the other"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
FUNERAL OF STATIC I(II1
Obseques of the Late Clifford L. Bessett
of Barrel Largely Attended % 3 6.

There were present at the services about
60 people from Mr.. Besett's former home
in Richmond about 40 of these being
members of North Star lodge of Masons
of which he was a member. There were
also present about 80 members of Granite
lodge and AZ members of st. Aldemar
commandery, Knights Templar, in uniform
The display of flowers was one OF the
largest and most beautiful ever seen in
Barre. Gsesa
Two selections were rendered by the
Masonic quartette. psl
At the conclusions Of the ceremony the
remains were taken to Montpelier in a
special train over the Central Vermont
railroad and were inferred in Green Mount
cemetery the Masonic burial service being
used at the grave. $500 ki~a
The bearers were Harry Buckley, NJ. E.
Leary and Fred kenyon, of Richmond,
and w, A. Bradford, George Emerson
and Henry Russell, of Barre.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
kniuhthood and the STAGE.

IT only remains for King Edward to
knight George Bernard Shaw to cover
every branch Of the dramatic field in
England. Gilbert was the first play
wright to be permitted to wear knee
breeches in the kings presence, and
Gilbert's business was comic opera.
His partner. Sullivan. died knight.
Irving was knighted for his tragedy.
Wyndham for his comedy. Beerbohm
Tree now becomes knight by reason
OF his exceptional skill in dressing a
stage and in casting clay. ana last.
but not least. Piner. wears title In
recognition of his rank as the first Of
contemporary English dramatists.--A'-
gonaut.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
NEW YORK FIRST.
Maine Second Among Potato Raising
States. Pine Tree State Yield the Lar
gest Crop per Acre. Mla1xssa

Augusta, Me-, Sept. 5-Maine stands
second in the list of states raising the most
bushels of potatoes, according to the
statistical abstract recently issued by the
government, New York alone eclipsing
her with 34,S5O,OOO bushels, as against
20 100000 for Maine. Michigan comes
next with %, 400, 900 bushels. In the num-
Der of acres planted Maine stands ninth,
with ll6 600, while New York has 425, 900.
But heading the yield per acre is Maine,
with 225 bushels, the nearest to her being
Utah, with 100. New York, with her
increased acreage, gets but so bushels to
the acre. Maine got per bushel for pota-
toes, on an average, so cents, yielding her
nearly S16,000,000, while Pennsylvania
received so cents, and a total of nearly
S20000,000. This was for the year 1908,
when the statistics were gathered, hat only
recently compiled.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
He Could Say mo"


"a very dignified young man took
ess, who joined in the after dinner
story telling. Near him were three
travelling statesmen. well dressed Jolly
fellows, one of whom suggested a
game of cards, and the others agreed.
They appealed to the young man to
take part and make up four handed
game.
"'Thank you; l never play cards,
came the response to the invitation.
81 am sorry for that viii you
have a cigar with us? added the
spokesman, producing his case.
81 am obliged to you, but | never
smoke replied the dignifed young
man.
'They thought they would jolly the
young fellow out of dignity, so the
leader produced a travelling compan.
ion and asked:
LAS you do not play cards nor
smoke you will not refuse to join us
in a drink
az thank you, gentlemen, but I new
er drink
"With this venerable man with
ministerial aspect sitting in the seat
behind the young man reached forward
and tapped him on the shoulder
81 have heard what you have said
TO these men, said the sedate old fel.
low, and admire you for the stability
of character which has enabled you tc
shun bad habits. | have a daughter in
the parlor car, whom l should like to
have you meet
81 thank you, sir replied the young
man, turning about and facing the
gentleman, but, the fact is, l never
intend to marry"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
PICNIC ON MOUNTAIN
Ascutney Mountain Association Holds
Annual Gathering at Windsor
Especial to the Journal)

Especial to the JournaD
Windsor, VT, Sept. THE sixth
annual picnic of the Ascutney Mountain
Associa ion was held on the summit of the
mount ain Monday, the weath her being fine
for sightseeing, with an attendance of
$50
Frank H. Clark, President Of the club,
pre- sided and called upon Prof. James P.
Taylor, of SaXtons River, who said that
it was good for boy TO climb the noun
tain and especially on Labor Day. He
said that this organizat ion was unique in
Vermont, in holding mount ain exercises
on this day. Rev. c. F. Echterbecker,
of Windsor, another of the speakers, urged
his hearers to make Vermont and Windsor
County one of the best spots in the coun-
try. Prof. Joseph H. Dunbar, of North
Hart land, also delivered an address and
advised his farmer hearers to cooperate
in the milk business and get the benefit
of the high prices now prevailing in the
markets. Rev. G. A. Emery, of Browns
vile, in the course of his remarks, COM
pared successful life to mountain trip
not swift race but steady pull upward
Frank w. Weber, of Boston, told of his
experiences on various mount aims and the
last speaker, Judge W. J. Sherman, re-
counted some of the incidents of his
boyhood, in Weatherfeld, at the foot o.
this old mountain.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

Many people delude themselves by
saying 1t will wear away" when they
notice symptoms of kidney and bladder
trouble This is a mistake. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy, and stop the drain on the
vi atty. 1t cures backache, rheumatism,
kidney and bladder trouble, and makes
every trace of pain, weakness, and urinary
trouble disappear. Sold by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
Quite a Mistake.

A lady visitor at Blackpool was
bathing and was on the point of
drowning when n boatman, who is a
local wag, went to her assistance.
Later in the day he called where she
was staying and saw gentleman who,
seeing the lady in difficulties, had Of
fered f20 to any one who would rescue
the lady. This conversation took
place:
Boatman-I am the man who saved
the lady, sir, and l thought I'd call
and see about the f20
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
Beware of Ointments for C atarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the whole
sytem when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
NJ yer be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
the y will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Ca
tairh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous sur aces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cura
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is takel
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. j. Cheney & Co. estimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, rs cents per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
Gamblers Robbed by a Trick.

About twenty persons were gam
bling in Budapest coffee house when
the place was surrounded by eleven
men. who entered the room with load
ed revolvers. The leader shouted:
mo one move. Hands up" And he
then Informed the coffee house keeper
that they were detectives and that all
the money in the room would be con
fiscated Two of the band then went
around. took The names of the play
ers and relieved them of the money In
their pocketbooks as we'll as that on
the table. Subsequently IT turned out
that the police knew nothing of the
matter.-London Standard.
The Morning Journal, 40c a month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
WORK ON DAM

Contractor Cooley Will Hire Montpelier
Laborers and Transfers as Far as Pos
sible
d. W. Cooley started the work of clear
ing away the brush, etc, at the location
for the Corry-Deavitt-Frost Company
yesterday noon. Mr.. Cooley said he was
to hire all the Montpelier laborers that
he could get. He is also to hire local
teamsters to draw gravel for the concrete
work. He will get the gravel on the Dow
ney place near the Gun Club shoot.
Mr.. Cooley said he could not estimate
the time for building the dam as it was
uncertain as to the amount of excavating
hat would have to be done. The cleo
ric company will begin on thr pole line
the new location today as all the pow
err used there will be electricity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
The Montpelier Morning Journal.

Issued Monday, August 3, for the
first time. An up-to-date newspaper,
containing telegraph service from
our OWL state correspondents. All
general telegraph news, over our
own wire. This ought to be good
enough for morning newspaper
readers. e. T. Seguin. the news
dealer, is the local agent, and all
subscriptions should be sent to him.
The Journal guarantees a good SER
vice. y. !. .as.4.:s.ss..S.ia IMS
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

The Gentleman-Y-e-s, I know, but
when / made the offer I thought it
was my wife who was in danger, and
1t turned out it was my wife's
mother
Boatman-Just my luck, Well, sir,
how much dc owe you?-London Tit
Bits.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

neaQacneS, nervous
pros tration, and
hemorrhages.
Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetab BILE
Compoundmademe
well and strong, so
that lean do all my
housework, and at
tend to the store
and post-omce, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than / really am.
GET u1ia Il pink
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
A Good Morning Newspaper

Is a good thing for any town. We
propose to make the Journal such a
paper, and ask you to help us
make It SO by taking it. 40 cents a
month on your breakfast table.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
The Loss.

Harry-Well. yes. suppose | was
rather hasty in proposing to her, but
the fact is she looked so charming |
lost my heart Dick-You mean you
lost your head Boston Transcript.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
Useful Knowledge.

Tommy--Paw, I've heard you talk
nbout Easy street. Where is it? Mr.
Tucker-lt's at the farther end of
long. rough and billy thoroughfare
called Hard Work street. my boy
Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
SCHOOL FUND APPORTIONED.
A 100000 Reserve Fund Paid Out by
State Treasurer.

The 100000 reserve fund which has
been distributed to the towns was APP
portioned to the towns raising over
50 per cent of their grand list for school
purposes other than for new buildings.
The basis of the apportionment is the
33 l-3 per cent of the excess of eXpen-
diture over one-half of the grand list.
The amount apportioned under this
basis amounted to S55,01S.95, leaving
balance of S4,771 81, which was APP
portioned according to the number of
legal schools in each town. Three towns
did not get their apportionment last
year and according to an act of the leg
islature of 1908 their portion was paid
out of this years reserve fund The
amounts received by the several coun-
ties of the State are as follows: