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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12

The American opinion of coffee as under
stood in the English home is not high,
and how the coffee of the English lodgings
is esteemed may be understood from the
following travellers tale. 1t was his first
morning in London apartments, and
his landlady came up with the breakfast,
and as he began the meal opened slihgt
conversation.
at looks like rain," she said.
at does" replied the American, "but
it smells rather like coffee. London
Chronicle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
STATE EVENTS

Aug. 13-New England Fat Mems
Club at Portland, Me.
Aug. 14-1S Grand Lodge, Knights of
Pythias at Barre.
Aug. Midsummer Meeting Yer
mont Press Association, Lyndonville.
Aug. 23-2S-State School for Health
Officers, Montpelier.
Aug. 24-26-L amoille County Fair
Morrisville.
Aug. 24-26-Fair of Bradford Agricul-
turla Association, Bradford.
Aug. 24-27-Addison County Fair,
Middlebury.
Aug. 25-26-Annual Meeting Vermont
Rural Letter Carriers Association at
Brattleboro.
Aug. 31-Sept. 3-Annual exhibit,
Franklin County Fair Association at
Sheldon Junction.
Sept. 1-2-Fair of Springfield Agricul-
tural Association at Springfield.
Sept. 1-3-Rutland County Fair at
Rutland.
Sept. 5-Opening of annual convention
of Universalist Churches Vermont and
Province of Quebec at Bellows Falls.
Sept. 7-9-Windsor County Fair at
Woodstock.
Sept. 14-Annual meeting Lamoile
Baptist Association at Fairfax.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
Manneta For IroncIads.

The German naval authorities have
Under consideration an invention for
the protection of German coast har-
bors and seaports. Stations would
have to be erected along the coasts
and at the mouths Of rivers which
would be equipped with the strongest
electric magnets that can be manufac-
tured. When in action these would
exercise such powerful attractive
force that they would compel iron
clads to deviate from their course.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
Her Leap Year Proposal.

You've been counting me now for a
number of years, George" remarked a
girl to young man, "and 1 want to make
little leap-year proposal"
81 am not in a position to m-marry
just yet" stammered the youth; but p
"Who said anything about marriage?"
interrupted the girl. 81 was going to pro-
pose that you stop coming here and give
somebody else chance. Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
LOCAL EVENTS

Aug. 1S-Washington County Veterans
Encampment at Dewey Park.
Aug. 19-20-Teachers' Examinations
at High School Building.
Oct. 6-7--Annual Convention Vermont
branch Woman's Auxiliary of Episcopal
church. .....
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Her Sparkling Speech.

Her Sparkling Speech.
Sitting in the semi-dark
AS the waning hearth-fre sputtered
Life is but vital spark"
In an undertone he uttered.
"Mebbe," with sigh, said she
Darker grew the room and darker
mined be wuth more to me
If had vital sparker."
Boston Courier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
canitaI Savings Bank and Trust Company,
Capital 100000.
M oNTPE ELiR,!vT.

CaPtaT STUUIOUU' NTPEEEK,sVT ASSETS 100000.
1t welcomes appreciates
stockholders
There paying depotor only
four cent
Dividends stockholders depend
paid from the net earnings remaining after deposo paid FOUR
PER CENT During this
stockholders
Stockholders
sell
OVER stockholders
sufficient
assessed equal dposio
Deposits made this bank
July list payable semannua
January and July.
Trustees, DEAvTr President JoHoNNorT M Presi-
dent; A. J. Vice Presidents N. COCHRAN
GEO. L. BLANCHARD, w. G.. NYE
r. DEAvTT President. FRANK N. SMITH, Treasurer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
Like Kelley Did.

Bill Sweeney was backstop on the
mooted Bugville team;
At winging down to second base Bill
Sweeney was dream;
The rooters used to swear by him, he
was their JOY and pride,
Until he tried to emulate the famous
"Kelley slide"
For Bill had seen this Kelley steal base
after base and slide, y
Had noted carefully his walk, his manner,
and his stride; l. i.
And Sweeney wished thousand ways
each time the rooters cried,
They'd change the yell from Kelley and
would screech, "Slide, Sweeney, slide. u
But Kelley was player with a wondrous
burst of speed,
While Sweeney had cracking whip, but
great speed seemed to need;
And though he copied Kelley's style
when possible, and sliu,
The fans yelled: Sweeney stole base
He did?-Like Kelley did!"
2
For Sweeney was a moving van whence
he reached bag,
And when he tried to steal his feet would
tangle up and lag;
And when he'd start the fans would yell
together as a man;
"O' Sweeney, he can steal basel HI
can?-Like Kelley canl"
Now,T Sweeney was bullheaded, and h
didn't seem to know
He hadn't speed enough to beat tn
slowest kind of throw
But Sweeney said that Kelley stole bas
each time he slid.
And so he'd keep on trying till he. stol
like Kelley didl
The captain used to argue, and he''
say: "Now, look here, Bill.
You never yet amt stole no base, and
what's more, never will! t'9E + b.
You're all right with your THROWN arm
and with the mitt you're rare,
But when it comes to pilferin' the bags
why, you amt there! Ntf
"Now, this here Kelley's got a speed on
whole team can't attain,
And how this buncy cops out the game
is easy to explain;
But you-you've got to take a reef, pu
out your stealth flames,
Because your wild cavortin's costin' u
lot of gamesl"
Well, Bill was decent for awhile and playe
ripping game;
He curbed his strong ambition to perpet'
ate his name;
And when he stung a safety and gallopin
down to first
He'd hug the sack so closely that the car
tain raved and cursed.
But when the shades of night fell and tn
moon rose DER the hill,
Bill sneaked out to the baseball lot an
stole the bags at will,
He'd take long lead off of first, the
slide upon his shirt
For twenty. feet, then stand on. secon
and brush..oh. the dirt.
Att last the year. drew-to a close,s Il
pennant season came,
And Bill was there behind the bat to pla
the final game.,r
"We'll take the fght,0 the captain sal
to Bill, "and win the flag; Ek.i
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12

The Montpelier Morning Journal
Guarantees the delivery of the
paper to all who give their sub
scriptions to e. T. Seguin. He is our
authorized agent. and the Journal
stands back of him. Let him leave
paper for you
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics
"For Every Living Thing on the
Farm" Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, Dogs, Poultry.
A. A. For FEvERs. Milk Fever, Lung Fever.
b. d. For sPRAENs. Lnmeness. Rheumatism.
G. C. For SORE Throat. Epizootic. DistenpeF.
d. d. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
e. e. For COUGHS, Colds, Influenza.
+. r. For COLO, Bellyache. Diarrhea.
GIG. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H. H. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
IL. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
J.K.For BAD CONDITION, Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid
on receipt OF price. so cts. each.
500 page Book and Stable
Chart to hang up mailed free.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE co. Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12

Liberty is worth whatever country Is
worth. 1t is by liberty that man has
a country; it is by liberty he has rights.
Henry Giles.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
A Good Morning Newspaper

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 1t. 40 cents a
month on your breakfast table.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12
But, for the love Of all that's good, don't
try to steal a bagl"

|
The ninth round came the visitors had
tied the single score;
The side retired, the home boys came to
bat amid roar
Bill opened with double and was booted
down to third;
Then rose the loudest, roofing, Sweeney
swore, he ever heard
The next two died ere reaching first,
and Bill was held on third
Up stepped the heavy sticker of the team,
clouding bird,
Gut while Bill paved the ground at third,
out yelled a Jealous fan;
90, Bill can steal home base and winl
He can? Like Kelley can!"
......s -.
Bill heard! Before his eyes there flashed
a swift and livid flannel
At last the time was come to act-im-
mortalize his namel
His moon light practice had improved
his specified sure make goodl
He now was feet as Kelley and could
steal-lke Kelley could!
And then cen while the pitcher held the
ball, Bill sprang from third!
go, back, you bonehead!" cried the
boss, but Sweeney never heard.
A hush fell on the multitude silence
deep. profound.
While Bill dived to the earth and plowed
up twenty feet of ground.
In Bugville's potter's field to-day there
is little plot,
And DER it stands a painted board which
marks Bills resting spot
And those who run may read these words
DAT last the fans are rid
OF Sweeney, who stole home and Won
He did?-Like Kelley did"
Chicago Tribune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12

at the store when you are
passing and see the 3qt.
Gold Band Glass Pitcher
which we give FREE with
only one pound of our Bak-
ing Powder. The number of
pitchers is limited, so don't
fail to get one before it is
too late. If you cannot reach
the store, ask our agent to
bring you one.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-12

HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE co. Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Shirts

All our famous Manhattan at
following prices:
$3.50 and $500 shirts. SI.98
200 -. I.58
1.5O Lib
$1.OO line Negligee shirts 79C
100 Work CSC
IN &C &C
For the large man we have
great values:
1 line 81, sellers sizes II, 17%,
for .---r 49C
: line 75c sellers sizes II, 171
for SAC
WOOL SHIRTS
81 20 go at ......8 9C
k1.50 go at. 800. Sl.14
k2 90 go SI.49
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Mems Suits


Boys Suits and coats, exact
ly Half Price.
Boys Knee Pants 25 per
cent off.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Ladies Waists

Silk Waists at from 25 to so per CEN off
We have an especially strong line of cell
ebrated Herald Square, linen Waists,
Sc, $50 and 10 value, now..---.S $3.50
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Dress Goods

4s in. Black Wolfe $1.25 quality 5000
Panama, Serge, Mohair 81 IA
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Doors Open Promptly 9 a. m. Thursday, Janu<
Close Saturday, January %, 9 p. m.

In order to make room for
the enormous stock Of Spring
Goods now being bought by
our Mr.. Price in the Eastern
markets we will for 10 days
only place our entire stock of
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
Mems Shoes

Our line of Hanan & Son
fine shoes, $50, 6 90.
$50, go att. .$4.49
1 line Hansn pat. leather,
swing last IS val $3.50
I line Hanan vici, SWING
last, Sc value. $3.50
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13

All long and short Kimonas will be great
ly reduced.
Silk Petticoats. $3.50, 10, IL skirts S6.89
All Heatherbloom Skirts at prices that
will surprise you.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13
FOR THE TAGS

STORE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY To ARRANGE STOCK
We want every man, woman and child to be on hand Thurs
day morning as everything in our store will be on sale at
prices that will surprise you. This is positively the greatest
sale ever held in your city and will run but TEN DAYS.
Don't forget day and date, Thursday, 18th, to Saturday, 23rd
l lot Corsets. 7c. Loo and ]. so sellers att. .29c
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-01-13

A good 1Ox4 white gray 75c kind 48c
Elk heavy Ia LIS. 1.50 79C
Atwood Gal. plaid, $6, $3.50 "S4.39
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
SHIBUSAWA PRAISED.
Tributes Paid by american Writer
on japanese History.

Syracuse. Oct. 1O-Happy in the prospect Of
weeks rest IN New York from the constant feastng
that has attended their journey across the con-
tinent. the honorary commercial commissioners of
Japan left here at midnight for Schenectady. They
will be the guests tomorrow of the General Electric
Company and the American Locomotive Company.
and viii arrive in New York Tuesday. After
three days entertainment there the Japanese COM
mission will devote week to personal affairs be
fore proceeding on their tour
At a luncheon given the party to-day at ST.
Johns Military Academy. DR.. ". r. GrifHs, of
Ithaca. author OF The Mikados Empire" told of
the part played by Baron Shbusawa president of
the commission in raising Japan to the high posi-
ton it occupies among the nations of the world
DR.. Grlf1s was in Japan when the baron issued his
manifesto TO tho Emperor. in 1873 declaring that
steps must be taken to establish the credit OF the
nation.
mo one expected the baron would see another
SUNRISE" said DR.. Grifis but we are all glad he
is alive to-day and we have this opportunity 10
welcome him."
Baron ShbuSawa, responding to Dr. Grfls de-
Tended the action Of statesmen who opposed OPEN
ing Japan to other countries. He said his peopIe
possessed hereditary belief that other nations
were seeking TO occupy the island as the Jesufts
conspireI to do three centuries before. Convinced
of the honesty Of Americas purpose he said, Japan
willingly opened her doors. and halls America
friend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
DRIVER HELD TWICE IN AN HOUR.
Chauffeur Thinks Harlem and Other Rural
Districts EXEMPT from Speed Laws.

When Harlem was Harlem IL could properly be
classed as rural district but Is as urban
as any part Of this city, Lieutenant McNuIty.
Of the West 125th street station. convinced William
Rudolph. of No. If9 St Nicholas avenue last night
Rudolph brought to the station at 9;55 o'clock
by Bicycle Patyoman Dunn. who charged him with
speeding his automobile at the rate of twenty-five
miles hour In st. Nicholas avenue u6th street
Sure. I was going twenty-five miles an hour"
said the prisoner. but that isn't any great speed
for rural districts Now. ii l were speeding that
rate In congested district should be liable 10
arrest"
Rudolph sent out for Max Marx To go on his
bond when Lieutenant McNulty convinced him that
his classification of Harlem was Incorrect lie then
left the station and departed In his machine An
hour later he was again standing In front of the
desk. charged by Bicycle PatrOlman White with
going twenty-five miles hour in St Nicholas
avenue between Hancock Place and 12Sd street.
This time Rudolph had nothing TO say. Alderman
Marx, brother of his previous bondsman did the
talking. and made II possible for him TO spend the
night In his own home get arrested again be
fore appearing this morning In the Harlem court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
RISING AGAINST JAPAN
Northern Provinces Angry Over
Alleged aggression.

TOXIC. Oct 1O-Coples Of a circular issued In
North China by a body Of Chinese calling u
self the Popular Association Of Three Eastern
Provinces have been received in Japan after hav-
,o- been snread broadcast among Chinese Of the
lower classes The circulars contain inhammatory
statements against the Japanese. They bear on
what is called "the weakness Of poor China and the
insulting aggressions OF Japan"
Assertions are made that Japan mas devasttteo
the arabic lands of North China. has enslaved
laborArs along the line Of the Antung Moukden
Railroad. and that japanese officials have beaten
the men. insulted the women and terrorized the
people.
The circular points out that the military weakness
Of China makes It impossible for her 70 resent tn''
treatment except by a boycott. and call on the
GeopIe of China generally 20 refuse ali dealings
with the Japanese. All students and persons VINO
value freedom are urged to propagate the doctrines
OF the association Failing in this, they are threat
ened with vengeance, even death Inc document
closes with the request that Chinese vehicles, yes
sells and railroads refuse to carry Japanese goods
An endless chain IS sought in the request that
patriotfc citizens, into whose hands the circular
may fall shall have it reprinted and scattered
broadcast until Japan is completely shut out from
all commercial communication with China
These circulars have caused a stir IN japan
Efforts are being made to prevent the spreading
Of their contents among Japanese Of the Ignorant
class because Of the danger of arousing feeling
at this time Is recognized Meanwhile there Is
reason to believe that Japan has called. or will
Immediately call, the attention of the Chinese au-
thorities TO the Hlegality of the boycott prOpa-
ganda demanding that the circulars be Outlawed
as Illegal documents and that the association be
disciplined
The exact method by which China is able TO
control her people In this way IS not known. but
1t is believed here that the government OF China
suppress promptly any boycott movement
All merchants of standing in China have official
rank and can be disciplined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
NATIONAL COMMERCE COUNCIL.
Plan to Extend Membership Secretary NageI
FavOrs PROPOSAL

Washington. Oct "a material extension Of tho
scope of membership of the National Council OF
Commerce is under consideration and probably will
be decided at meeting of the executive committee
of that organization in this city shortly. Gustave
Schwab. OF New York. the head of the council and
chairman of the committee. will be here this week
to confer with Mr. NaGel. Secretary of Commerce
and Labor The work of the council closely afHIi
ated with that of the department. II Is planned to
admit to membership large corporations. such as.
for instance. steel and other manufacturing coupa
MES now represented only indirectly through ma
tonal or local bodies of affiliated interests.
Secretary Nage like his predecessor. Secretary
Straus. has taken strong interest in the council
and has pointed out that it is time for commerce
TO assume a national character because il has
come to deal with national conditions" and has
expressed TO the council his accord with its general
proposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
STEAMSHIP LINES INCORPORATED.
c. w. Morse President of New Corporation
with 100000 Capital.

Augusta, Me. Oct. 10.-A certificate of incor-
poration of the metropolitan Steamship Lines
organized under the general Maine corporation law,
viii be filed at the Office of the Secretary Of State
tomorrow.
The purpose OF the company is to conduct a
general steamship business and to take over the
business Of the Metropolitan Steamship COMPANY
which was disposed OF at foreclosure sale to j
W. Mckinnon Of Chicago. at Boston last Friday
The capital stock is placed at g OO0O0o of which
nothing Is paid In. and the par value OF a share Is
g. The directors are Charles w Morse and c.
Darlington. of New York; j. W McKinnon Of
chicago: Walter T. Reid. Of Waterville, Me- and
George T. Shaw. of Philadelphia. Four additional
directors viii be chosen at a later meeting Charles
W. Morse is the president. The home office OF the
company Will be at Bath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
DIR. UyU IN SPIRIT WORLD.
At Close Of SeaHce He Shrugg,i
His Shoulders, Saying I'm

Washington. oct l0-Having satisfied hi1as
yesterday regarding the technique Of flying IA.
chimes when he visited Wilbur Wright at Coles
Park, Nd and piled him with all sorts Of QusF
tons DR.. WI Ting-fanS. the Chinese Minister
the United States. tonight turned his attention %
spiritualism and attended meeting Of the Temple
League of spirftuaIists. where he was informed b.
a medium that half a dozen spirits hOvered by e
side Notwithstanding his flowing purple robes. 2
minister was not recognized by the half hundr
regular attendants.
When Mrs. Heuuen. regarded as very good n
dunn by the spiritualists. took the floor and aszA
whether any one was present who had never r
ceived message from the spirit world DIT va Sc
nifed that he was such. The medium declared tas'
she saw standing by the Chinese Minister'S s1s
woman OF his country. with two children sic al
she had not been given their names, but dsser'aa-
them to him. and remarked that If during 'is
evening the names were given her by the spirits So
would make them known % him.
While she gave spirit messages. names ard q
SCriptiOns OF spirits 70 persons in the room u
WI watched and listened with the keeneSt aIiar
ton To his companion another medium gave
long reading" informing Mr. Chang he was gong
away shortly, but would return The Young con-
paniOn of the minister nodded his head IN afdTaa
ton at all that was told him, and an anioa'sl
conversation in Chinese took place between al
At the close Of the meeting Dr. WI sousa, %
the different mediums and iUterrOsated us-
What was the wOmaU'S Nance, and no" -
she dressed?' he demanded Of Mrs Hennen =
replied that the name had not been given oai y.
woman was dressed In white flowing robes -
also saw an elderly man dressed in the rooe %
Chinese OF high rank with cap on his head -
fan in hts hand He had come close 20 ~
as If he wished TO communicate some mesS's'
him.
why is IT, then that I cannot see the sl'-
was the next question. -.
How long have YOU had this power 70 81 ~
spirits?" asked Dr. WI.
When answered that the power was 81.
that the medium had been able % see inc -
since she was a child knee high. Dr. WI -. No.
his shoulders and uttered "a significant UNI -
were the other questions he asked before p "A
his departure. and it was not until ai'el ,'.srv
that the spirituaIist leaders learned '"e
of their Chinese visitor. ,;r.5 r.
Before leaving DIT Wa carefully lnl- ,.,Tssss1
SaTding future meetings and save we --f
that he intended TO investigate lur'Hs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-11
SILVER KING" CAUGHT IN RAID.
Police Say Former Helper of "Al" Adams
Was Conducting Game.

A who gave his as Frank Williams
of No. 80 East Slst street, and who according TO
the police, is known Silver King" formerly
a policy writer for Ar Adams was arraigned I'm
the Harlem court yesterday and held I'm 81 900 bail
for trial.
ton. of the Anti-Policy Society of which Charles
s. Whitman, candidate for District Attorney on
the fusion ticket. is president. and two policemen
made a raid late Saturday afternoon on rooms
on the ground floor Of "A tenement house at No
3l3 East l09th street The door broken open
and inside. the raiders say, they found Williams
many negroes and woman. who gave her name
Mrs Alice Phillips. of No 323 East IOlst street
Many sheets. 1t alleged. conhscated
which showed that amounts as small one cent
played. Williams arrested. and i'm his
possession. the police say. they found SO in pen
MES nickels and dimes The woman said In court
that she had been playing policy with Williams
for year.