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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02
BOOK REVIEW

CHESTER Men," by Chester Mann, Weed
Parsons Printing Company, Albany, n. Y.
publishers; price, 81 80. The author of the
book, it is understood, is George H
Thatcher, of Albany, who writes under the
pen name of Chester Mann, a variat ion of
the word Manchester, the name of the
beautiful Vermont village which is the
summer home of the author. The book is
handsomely bound and contains many
illustrat ions, including some beautiful
views of Manchester scenery.
"Jester Men" is not novel and does
not pretend to be. The theme centers
about the Equinox House at Manchester
and some of the persons who have fire.
quented that hostelry during the past half
century. For the most part the ook is a
collection of humorous tales of we'll known
local characters, full of shrewd, dry, New
England wit, whi:h the author justly con-
siders worthy of preservation. As COL
origin it is one of the best produced in a
long time.
In describing some of the Vermont
women of an early day, he pays the fol-
lowing tribute: Attending to their
household duties, tilling, toling, spinning
and making their product into serviceable
homespun garments for their husbands and
sons, living their lives to great purposes,
how vastly different in heart and soul
they were from some of the restless, use
less, notwithstanding, cigarette-smoking
pleasure-loving hybrids of the present day,
that dance upon the glittering surface of
popularity and publicity, as detailed in our
daily papers and who lend an additionally
evil and alluring lustre to the Great
White Way where life is gaudy, the feet
winged and the path leads ever down
ward"
The book probably would be more pop
ular if it were confined to stories and
"reminiscences of New England charac-
tiers. Unfortunately, as it seems to the
Journal, it is used as a peg upon which to
hang certain radical views upon temper
ance and religion. When the author puts
into the mouth of one of his characters
the ST atement that zone is as much justi-
fed in placing prohbitionist on lower
scale of humanity than a drunkard, as is
another to put forth the reverse PROPOSE
ton" it seems like pretty strong language
when one considers the crime, the violence,
the poverty and the promising careers
wrecked that follow as direct result of
drunkenness.
Eighty four of the 292 pages of the
book are devoted largely to denunciat ion
of Christianity. One of the characters is
made to say Il have spent good deal
why time readin' NV the Bible, and |
IN yer yet seed "A book that was so full NV
lies O. that is, From Genesis in the Old
Testament to the last chapter of Revela-
ton, it is nothin' but a pascal Nv contradic-
tons and a pack of lies, | tell ye. Ef
enyone wuz to get up book on eny sub
iect nowadays so full NV nonsense and
inconsistency, he'd be put mo idiotic
asylum" This is sample of the arg,i-
ment employed at considerable length
which is not likely to convince many
readers that Christianity is a colossal
system of fraud and hypocrisy but rather
to produce painful impression on many
of those who will enjoy the good stories
well told which the book cont aims.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02
HEALTH AND BEAUTY AID

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear
your complexion of pimples and blotches
like Foley's Orino Laxative, for indi-
gestion, stomach and liver trouble and
habitual constipation. Cleanses the sys-
stem and is pleasant to take. Sold by all
druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Although the administration has de-
clared with emphasis that politics must
not enter into the work of enumeration,
the report is current that the Government
has ordered several hundred census
machines.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

1t is said that the formula of "No
babies, no ballots" proposed by Father
Phelan Of st. Louis, the Other day, in
which he urged that votes be given TO a
family in proportion to the number of
children has been approved by the
Catholic Apostolic Delegate to the United
States, Archbishop Diomede Falcono.
This looks like Roosevelt policy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's ONT
ment cures itching, bleeding or protuding
piles after years of suffering. At any
drug store
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Massachusetts has hunters license law
which went into effect June /, and the
State Board of Fish and Game Commits
sioners reports | 600 licenses issued, the
number exceeding the general expecta-
tons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

You cannot alter the figures of your
stores growth and prosperity that relate
to the past. But you can make those of
the future read as you like-if you know
how to advertise and are unafraid.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

1t is graz flying to know that the Repub-
leans of Manhattan favor "a fusion Anti
Tammany movement in New York City
this fall New York is naturally Demo
cratic city and if good Democrat can be
named for the head of the municipal ticket,
in opposition to the Murphy machine
Republicans ought to support him
Loyalty.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02
Telegraph, Local and State News

Telegraph, Local and State News
Given fresh each morning In the
Montpelier Morning Journal. Those
wishing to subscribe will please
leave their names with e. T. Sc
gum, Newsdealer. He will see you
have prompt ana efficient service.
40 cents q n onth.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02
NORTHFIELD

The engagement of Rev. George F.
Fortier, pastor of the Universalist Church,
and Miss Anna NJ, Hamilton, of st.
Adams, is announced. The marriage will
take place the middle of October.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Waller Wellman will have second
hand airship to sell now that the North
Pole has be en- discovered.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

It's easier to slide down banisters
than to climb stairs. just as it's cas-
Ter to slide into oblivion than to climb
to fame.-Pittsburg Press.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

If Postmaster General Hitchcock can
save Sl0,000000 without injurng the
efficiency of the service he will add
materially to his reputation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02
Mathematics and Launching.


The launching of a vessel is prima-
rily matter of mathematics. In a
ship Of immense size it calls for a vast
amount Of calculation before the first
step is taken in the actual work. In
the first place, the specific gravity Of
the vessel must be figured out so as to
allow for the various strains to which
the hull is subjected ON its slanting
journey into the water, with its sud
den plunge as the bow drops from the
ways. An enormous amount of data
must be collected to fix this center of
gravity. The weight of all the mate.
rail that has gone into the vessel up
to the time of the launching. the dis
tribution of this weight, the weight of
chains and anchors and other material
placed on board preparatory to the
launch must all be considered. When
the center of gravity is fixed the sue
cessful shipbuilder knows just how to
build his launching ways aud just
where to strengthen them. He knows
then by little calculation how long
each part Of the vessel will be SUBJ
jected to certain strains and how best
to prepare for them. He can figure
almost to the second how long the
ship will be in sliding into the water.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Excursion to Missisquoi Park. See
Advertisement on page 8.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Excursion to Missisquoi Park. See
Advertisement on Page 3.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-02

Excursion to Missisquoi Park. See
Advertisement on page 5.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
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gnt dido los nformes del medico-iEs certa espa
tosa historic?
No acerto penar-fue la cauteosa respuesta.-Una
puedo amar sin vacilac6n alguna que aqul
hay ag1n raude esta de la parte de lord Nugent Ell
ha agravado intencionadamente sobrna 81 que
la ha agraviado ha obrado con completa buena fe.
DE ESQ estoy seguro-asint6 Mr. Curzon calurOsamen
te-Hubo tiempo que tenla igual seguridad.
cuando sentia nclinado desconar de e pero la
fanza vino mi trato consa que es un hon.
bre honrado Pero mi pobre na dice que ella ha visto
la mujer que ha habado ela reconocendoa por Ell
retrato que mardo la mostro.
Tan solo toca observar esperar-dlJo el depen-
dente Mr.. Dundas, que asi lamaba cuandO ta
miese Dor 10 POGO que haba vsto breve estanca
que ell esperar n6ti que lord Nugent poda morr
sin proerir paabra No esa la opinion del doe
tor ell cla tenia esperanzas de salvarle.
No hay en- efectO otra que hacer-cOnvno Mr..
Curzon-Qusera hablar los crados decires que
seiiora ell nno estan casa as evitaremos mas
muraciOnes.
Imagine que va las ha habido de sobras observ6 Mr.
Dundas-he dido abar de certa exraa mujer que estu
vo aqu ell dia del bautzo pror6 delante de
Ia muer del glarda ST la que ha nducidO sobr
ma refugase ustees hay que confesar que ha
cogido e camino mas digno para hacer vaer dere
chOs.
EN- tales procedures encuentra jamas dgnidad-
0 e rectOraun cuando el derecho ersta Seguramente
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
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despues en- medic dc felicidad el gope haba cai-
dov6 la mujer; la vic hab6 ella, la reconoco
ell original del retrao de la que lord Nugent
la dijo dunta csposa Entonces coglo su hlJo
hugo la quedaba mas jQue iba ser de ella
de su hijo?
romp6 orar amargamente de una manera que de-
anosr6 claramente Mrs. Curzon que ell deses
perado
Esperenos escrbi6 marido "cuando el pueda
habIar todo quedara explicadO"
Todo tristeza sufrimentO en- Redhaven donde
e dueo yaca nconscene de 10 que pasaba orno suyo
las flores ADRIAN, los pajaros cantaban uera,
81 todo fuese contento cl mundo Fran va innecesa
rios los preparavos para viae las payas de Hastings
los cuiCados de la jesuosa Mrs Wells; nino la
madre etaban muy ejos el temibe rumor de que qui
zas voviese nunca mas crcuaba baa pOr pasi
Hos rncones Agunas de las ncoerentes ases de lord
Nugent haban transcendido al exterior aguen de6
la esece de ora esposa eraciones Quzas mady
fuse mady despues de todo nj nino cuyo bautizo
ceebrara gran regocjos cl heredero de Redhaven
Mr. Curzon fue recbdO gran satisfaction aquella
de dueIo pena Mr.. Chester deseaba va vover
dbeeres profesionaes que esaban riste ovo desde
la caastrofe ell dependiente de Mr. Sanhope allegro
muho de tener quien parcpase de las responsibilities
de la stuaci6n
-iQue piensa usted de esto?-le pregunt6 Ell rector
despues que huberon estado habtac6n de lord N-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
Az g mt g s

Sc solicitan agentes activos en- toda Ia
isla para la venta de las 1ltimas noveda-
des americanas.- -Pfdanse catalogos, en-
ingl6s 8 espanol, Observation-Disclosures a
los comerciantes. Particulars han de re-
mitir diez centavos en- sellos para fran
queo. M. Y. GAUTHIER Co., 70 Beaver
St., NEW YORK. N. Y.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11

El doctor A. Ferran medico del dis
pensario de anenlia de Ponce, ha publ
cad0 una estadistica del moyimiento de
enfermos de anemia durante ell mes pa
sado de Noviembre. y es como sigue: con-
currieron al disrensaro de, anemia Ell el
mes de Noviembre, 469 pacientes. Concr
rrieron pOr primera ye 10. Concurrie-
ron q contnuar su tratamiento 379 Fue--
ron dado de alta por estar curados 3S.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11


70 81 no le cura. La firma de +. w. GRO
We sc halla en- cada caiit;t.
Han empezadO ante la Corte de Dis
trito de Ponce los juicios por jurado co..
rrespondientcs este termino.
IIa fallecido en- Mayaguez, don Mica
nor Pecunia. persona estimadlsima Ell
dicha ciudad
El senor I'ecunia fue politico conse-
cuente y un patricia de ejecutorias ejem-
plarisimas, uno de los fundadores del
partido autonomista.
Ell senior Pecunia estaba emparentaae,
con distinguidas familias de la isla.
Las novenas de la Purisima Concep-
ci0n, Sc llovaron d cabo en- la Iglesia
Cat0lica de Gurabo, con gran cOncu-
rrencia Gle fielcs.
El reverendo padre Donate Novoa,
predic0 todas las noches, siendo dido
tOdas las noches por los concurentes.
Tcrminaron dichaS novenas con la sal
We cantada pOr la sonora Conception
Sala la senorita Maria Dayila.
En- la segunda quincena de este mes
regresara de los Estados Unidos, Mr..
Simmer. nombrado director del CensO.
Ha sido desestimado por ell departa-
ment0 de Sanidad I'm escrito del doctor
Toro Cuebas, solicitando cadaveres para
hacer cstudios de anatomla y otros, de-
practica, en- los hospitales.
Ha prcscntado la renuncia de su car
go de concejal, don Manuel Sanchez Mo-
rales, Y flle acuerdo admitirla, Y desig-
mar en- Comisi0n los seilores Paniagua,.
Y Fal1, asi como al senior Presidente del
Concejo para que demuestren dicho Sc
nor ell sentimiento que callsa SUI separa-
ci0n, entregandole a la vez un Mensaje.
Ha tornado possession Gle SUI cargo ell
nuevo jefe de policia de Anasco senor
Fernando Quinones.
Sc encuentra repuesto de su enferme-
dad, ell jefe de policia de Gurabo se1oE-
Azp1rua, que padecla una fiebre tifoi-
dca.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11

Ell 18 del actual tendra efecto en- Ba-
rros, ante ell juez especial licenciado Ma
nuel Ginorio, la vista del juicio seguido
contra Pedro Arroyo Vivas por libelo.
Asistira el fiscal de la Corte de Distritor
de Ponce senor Palacios Rodriguez.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
Mas nOticias

Con motive de haber amainado la ma
rejada que en- estos dias reinaba en- la
bahia, han vuelto atracar en- ell muelle
de Catan6, las lanchas que hacen ell trM
fico de pasajeros de esta ciudad dichos
poblado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
A @1.5O

Els de mucha utilidad, no solo para
los Abogados, Cortes Judiciales, Ayun-
tamientos, Corporaciones y empleados
de todos los ramos, sine tambien para
los comerciantes, industriales y perso--
mas de negocios, ell conoeimiento de las
Leyes de Puerto Rico aprobadas por las
Camaras y Ell Consejo Executive en- el
afio de 1907.
Sc vende q $3.50 en- la Liberia del
BOLETIN MERCANTILE.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
Gran estabeclmienb totogrd6co de R. Colorado

Ell meor establecmento fotograco de las Antas Toda
case de rabao fotografcos los meores materiales
Grandes talleres la fabrication de pefcuas Cine
matogra6cas.
Venta alquiler de aparatos pelct1as toda case
de materaes accessories Gineatografos Visas fas
Postvos anuncios de toda indusras
;reratos de los anuncantes.
Grandes existencas de nos dorados co1ores
Por 1mo vapor han recbdo verdaderas pecosdades
este
Esa casa la primera dnica dedca la fabrication
de peculas Cipematogacas dara pronto las
primeras peiculas fabricadas en- Puerto Rico.
Escriba pidendo inorme le contestant dandoe
tos detales puedan interesarle.
DIRECCION Apartado 184.-Telefono a.
Teegrafo cabe:-Golorado
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11
PARA CURAR UN RESFRIApQ
EN- UN Ola tome LAXATIVO BRONCO

QUININA. RI bOticariO devOlVera el dlne-
70 81 no le cura. La firma de Z. w. GRO
We sc halla en- cada caiita.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11

Han empezado ante la Corte de Dis
trito de Ponce los iuicios por jurado co..
rrespondientcs a este termino.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-11

En- la segunda quincena de este mes.
'egresara de los Estados Unidos, Mr..
Sinner. nombrado director del CensO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
Ono of Shaw's Criticisms,

"Before fame came to him." said a
playwright, THAT great rival of mine,
George Bernard Shaw. wrote theatrical
criticisms for the London Saturday
Review Now, those were criticisms
indeed. Nobody could praise good
play so beautifully as this critic.
Nobody could roast bad play so
tellingly. Listen. Here is sample"
And the playwright read:
Il am in a somewhat foolish position
concerning a play at the Opera Co
mique. whittier l was hidden this day
week. For some reason l was not
supplied with program, so that l
never learned the name of the play. At
the end Of the second act the play had
advanced about as far as an ordinary
dramatist would have brought it five
minutes after the first rising of the
curtain, or. say. as far as 1bsen would
have brought it ten years before that
event. Taking advantage of the Sec
ond interval to stroll out into the
Strand for a little exercise, l unfortu-
nately forgot all about my business
and actually reached home before it
occurred to me that had not seen the
end Of the play. Under these circum-
stances 1t would i'll become me to dog
matize on the merits Of the work Or IT.
performance. l can only offer the
management my apologies"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
An Indignant Beggar.

Flashing roll of bills in the face Of
naughty individual who had refused
to give him aims and who had added
further insults to this injury by heap
ing ridicule upon him, very typical
beggar at Coyoacan pulled off stunt
that brought down ieers upon the un-
charitable young man. This beggar
would have passed muster anywhere
for one of the finished type and could
safely have walked unarmed at iaid.
night through wilderness infested
with thieves without his poverty once
being questioned. There was not a
whole thread in the warp and woof Of
his shirt that extended from seam to
seam, and only an expert sartorial art
ist could have detected which open
fngs were those originally made in the
garment for putting 1t On ard off.
Just what portion Of those rags was
solid and strong enough to retain the
roll Of bills is marvellous enigma
Mexican Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
Puritans Burned PRISONERS,

A writer in the Boston Transcript
says that the Puritans in burning
witches" and poisoners only followed
the modes Of punishment then enforc-
ed throughout the realm. two late In
stances of which have just come to
notice In London Notes and Queries
viz. May 90. 1909. page 407. and Oct. 6.
1906, page 274:
Woman Burnt For Poisoning Her
Husband. In the parish register Of
Durleigh. Somerset. is the following
entry under Marriages. :, Mar. 1853.
John Bradford of West aloDktoD and
Susanna Davis of Huntstile. In the
parish of Chiffon
I "A note in tho margin says:
IAN unfortunate marriage: she poi
soned him and was burned for so do
ing at Wells the ensuing autumn
In ST. Winwalves churchyard. East
Portlemouth South Devon, Is an old
slate headsione inscribed: Here lieth
the body of Richard Jarvis OF Rick
ham. In this parish. who departed this
life the 25th day of May, 1882. aged
10.
Through poison strong he was cut on
And brought to death at last.
It was BY his apprentice girl.
On whom was sentence passed.
Oh. may all people warning take.
For she was burned at a stalker
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
What the Jury Found.

Some years ago the body Of wen
dressed man was found In A field OIL
the outskirts of an English town.
There were no marks Of violence. and
it was doubtful whether death had oc-
CURED from natural causes OF If the
individual had committed suicide. In
due course the body was identified,
and gentleman who had been ac-
quainted with the deceased was called
upon to give evidence at the inquest.
Among other things, he stated that he
had always considered him to be a man
of marked idiosyncrasies, and his brain
was continually excited by his irresist-
ible fondness for chimeras ol vari-
GUS kinds. The jury was evidently
satisfied with his statement and i'm
mediately brought In a verdict that
death was. caused by idiosyncrasies
forming on the brain in consequence
Of excessive indulgence in chimeras,"
adding rider that "it should be 4
warning to people to refrain from that
and other intoxicating beverages"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
He Was . Wise One.

certain gentleman IN country
town owns row Of houses. and In
one Of them lives d married son Of his
who is noted for his miserly habits.
This had got to such a pitch that for
several years his father Trad been un
able to get single penny of the rent
due to him.
As he did not want to take harsh
measures he at last went to his son
and said:
Look here. Tom. it's plainly no use
my trying to get any rent out Of you
for that house of mine. so I've decided
to give it to you"
NO fear" interposed the son Il
shan't have it.
why not. pray?" exclaimed the as
tonished parent
Because then" replied the unabash-
ed son. I'D have to pay the taxes. and
goodness knows they are heavy enough
In this town."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18
A Test of Friendship,

Just. before Artemus Wards death
Robertson poured out some medicine
and offered 1t to the sick man. who
said, "N1y dear Tom. wont take any
more Of that horrible stuff
Robertson urged him to swallow the
mixture, saying: "Do, now-there's n
dear fellow-for my sake. You know
I would do anything for you"
"Would your said Ward feebly.
grasping his friends hand for the last
time.
,'I would indeed" said Robertson.
Then you take IT,
Ward passed away few hours aft
erward. d.-"Recollections Of the Ban
crofts."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18

from Vermont 4
month ago with
the idea that l
was made for a
newspaper man.
and He pans
cd.
= 81 a We you
{ b a n & ed your
mind?'s I asked.
mot entirely.
but l don't find
It rs easy us ! eX-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18

guilty You'll get hunk with me yet"
IF he doesn't I'll kill him." Billy
said fiercely. 'even as I'm going to kill
Mullaly after I've had that cigar"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-18

"Th. +:s'shicr has gone TO see the latter
nit!i $50, 0O0" nod emphatically
Standish walked quickly over to where
sat.
I'm sorry the older men are all out.
MIR. Gordon" he said. but it's the
chance you have been waiting for.
am going to send you to Mrs. Thomp-
son. Get an interview of some SORT
with her. Use tact. Don't be obtru-
sive. but get whatever facts are in her
possession. Be back here within an
hour at the latest. but don't come until
you have story Too dazed to do
anything but obey without question. |
took some paper from the desk. seized
my hat and rushed for the elevator
down which Moulton had already
gone.
had no time for worry. and as 1t
proved there was no occasion for It.