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REBELS SUFFER DEFEAT,
Victory for the Regular Spanish
Troops in San To-
r6nZO.
The Government RescindS Its Order
for a Gunboat to Be Sent Into
Cuban Waters.

HAVANA, CUBA, May 13-The Span
ish troops have defeated the band of rebels
in San lorenzo that was led by Pedro
Monoz at Moscanos. The troops captured
a number of horses, arms, ammunition,
etc., belonging to the rebels. There has
been severe fighting with the band led by
General Miro in Camaguay.
There has been fighting between the
Spanish troops and the rebels near Bara-
Goa, but no details of the engagement have
been received here. The troops at Palma
de Soriano killed Pablo Ruega, one of the
rebel chiefs.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 13. The
Spanish Government has notified the
Cramps, ship builders, that the gun
boat contracted for to be used on the river
Cauto, in Cuba, will not be needed, as the
Cuban rebellion is practically at an end.
This is due to reports made by General
Campos, commander-in-chief of the Span
ish troops in Cuba, that no further ships or
materials of war be sent him.
WASHINGTON,D D. c., May 13.-Minister
Dupuy de Lone of Spain says the Tampa
story as to bloody battle in which 1000
or more Spanish troops were slaughtered
is absurd. He does not regard denial
necessary, but he expresses surprise that
the public should be led into crediting a
tragedy, which if true, would be of such
magnitude as to be known by the whole
world. The Minister points out that such
great engagement would not have
escaped the attention of the american cor
respondents on the ground. He says the
% @a1n nh % rxvtr hos,
untrue. The wires are in full use and there
is no restriction on communicating full in
formation to the outside world The
Spanish Government knows of no such
battle, nor has word of it reached the Min
lister. as he said would be the case if such
great engagement had occurred. Senior
Depuy de LONE says there can be no
battles, as there is no enemy other than
small scattered bands who are carrying on
guerrilla or swamp warfare.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May IA. = A
special from Gainesville FLA to the Citi-
zen says:
The following letter, written in Greek
cipher by major in the Cuban army, was
received here to-day:
I'm CAMP, PROVINCE OF CAMAGUAY,
May 6.-Again we have routed the Span
ish. This morning, while on our way to
join General Gomez, we met $500 Spanish
under General Salcedo, who was on his
way to attack Gomez and mistook our
band for his.
eve numbered 27O0 under Colonel
Rodriguez. When the advance guard was
driven in by the Spaniards, we imme-
diately formed in line and awaited the
Spanish charge. They came on quickly,
but broke before our fire.
"Twice again they started the same game.
We charged and again routed them. The
rangers were the first to break the Spanish
ranks. Our killed and wounded number
252. The Spanish killed, wounded and
missing were over 1000. We have
learned from prisoner just brought
in that Salcedo was killed at
the final charge, but his body
is not yet found. We join Gomez in the
morning at Guayamaro, which he has
taken. MAJOR F. 2. HANLA,
"Sixth Regiment Cuban Volunteers"
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General Harrison Going East.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 13.-Ex-
President Harrison will leave for New
York about the middle of the week He
still declines to discuss the silver question
and says there is no political significance
to his trip. He will first go to Newark,
N. j., where he will attend a meeting of
the New Jersey Historical Society. 1t is
believed here that the ex-President will
meet some of his political friends in New
York. Mr.. Harrison will remain East for
several weeks.
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Killed While Hunting Elopers

CONVICTION, KY, May 13.-James T.
Estes, rich farmer, was killed yesterday
afternoon by William Green, % years old,
near Newbern. Green was running away
with the daughter of Estes and had reached
the Rev. Mr.. Hardwell's residence, intend
ing to get Hardwell to perform the cere-
mony. Just as he stepped out of the
buggy Estes and son came up. Green
shot Estes, killing him, and also fired
twice at the son, but without result.
Green then proceeded to Broughtonville,
where he and Miss Estes were married.
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sea as usual, and the list of these patrol
ships is daily expected.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Its Political Complexion Changed by the
Neac Members.

Its Political Complexion Changed by the
Netc Members.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 13.-The
President has appointed John M. Harlow
of st. Louis and Colonel William G. Rice
of New York Civil Service Commissioners.
Colonel Rice was once private secretary
to Governor Hill, and Harlow was former
ly Superintendent of Mails in the st. Louis
postofice and was promoted to be Post
master by President Harrison. The effect
of these appointments will be the reorgan-
ization of the commission as regards the
political leanings of its members. Mr..
Proctor, who continues on the commits
sion, is a Democrat Colonel Rice islalso a
Democrat and Harlow is a Republican.
The two outgoing commissioners are
Republicans. Both of the new commits
sioners are ardent advocates OF the Civil
Service reform movement.
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Baseball Evangelist.

OMAHA, NEBR., May ia special to
the Bee from Ottumwa, Ia, says: Billy
Sunday, formerly favorite league base
ball player, held two marvellous meetin gs
here yesterday. In the mems meeting 500
wereS weeping at one time. A number of
prominent men and women promised Sun
day to lead better lives, as result of his
work
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
T.co Perish In a Fire.

MIDLAND, MICH, May 13.-Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Hale were burned to death
yesterday morning. The couple moved
into new house Saturday night. They
awoke to find the house in flames, and
were so hemmed in that escape was i'm
possible. They died il great agony. The
children were rescued. The neighbors de-
clare the fire was incendiary.
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trade of Denver and Pueblo, of which the
Omaha manufacturers have always had abb
solute control. 1t is understood that the
Judge has stated if the Trust Company
will agree to take care of the interest over
due and the interest in future accruing on
securities, he will confirm the appointment.
1t is understood the Trust Company is
willing to pay all interest.
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OREGON SHORT LINE.
appointment of a Separate Receiver r
mOred In Denuer.

DENVER, Colo. May 13.-From private
information received in this city there
seems to be no doubt that the appointment
of separate receiver for the Oregon Short
Line will be made, and that the selection
of Egan will be confirmed. 1t seems that
the Union Pacific is trying to fix up the
matter with the Central Trust Company,
or at least Omaha parties are interesting
themselves for the Union Pacific to pre-.
vent the appointment of receiver, as, in
case Egan is finally selected, the North
west will be open to the manufacturing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Blast Furnaces Start.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 13-The Illinois
Central Steel Company started two blast
furnaces at the South Chicago Works to-
day. Four others are in preparation. Con-
trary to expectations no trouble was en-
countered when the works were opened,
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An Effort to Settle.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, May 13.-The
Indiana operators executive committee
will meet Tuesday to make another effort
to settle the wage question, at least tempo
rarily Some of the operators are indicat-
ing purpose to make terms with the men
without regard to the State association,
and it is to prevent this that the meeting
is called.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

II FIND the Royal Baking Powder su-
perior to all the others in every respect. 1t
is entirely free from all adulteratfon and
unwholesome impurity, and in baking it
gives off greater volume of leavening gas
than any other powder.
"WALTER S. HAINEs, Md
Chemist to the Chicago Board of Health.
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Pacific RaiItUay Land.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 13.-Sec-
rotary Hoke Smith has approved list IA of
the Northern Pacific Railroad for 1885, $50
acres of land in the State of Washington
and list IL of the Oregon and California
Railway for 16, 942 acres in Oregon.
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Major Cramdau Retires.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 13.-Maior
Frederick Crandall, Third Infantry, retired
to-day, having reached the age limit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

Health and intellect are equally import
ant. DIR. Prices Baking Powder furnishes
wholesome food for the body, and the
brain thrives.
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Pacific Coast Pensions.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 13.-Pen-
sions were granted to-day as follows: Cali
fornia: Original-William Pooler, Gilroy.
Additional William H. Orne, San Fran
cisco. Reissue - John Hodges, Pacific
Beach, San Diego County. Original widow
Mary Lothhammer, Sacramento.
Oregon: Original - Elijah Thurman,
Hale, Lane County; Henry E. Slocum,
Ashland, Jackson County. Restoration
and increase-William H. Lewis, Amily,
Yam Hill County. ACKNOWLEDGMENT F.
Dewey, Middleton, Washington County.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

THERE is no baking powder which pro-
duces such sweet and tasteful food as the
Royal Baking Powder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

1t will keep its full strength until every
spoonful in the can is used-Dr. Prices
Baking Powder.
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IrsoIpent Bank Dividends.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 13.-The
Comptroller of the Currency has declared
dividends in favor of the creditors of in
solvent National banks as follows: Twenty
per cent on the First National Bank OF
San Bernardino, CAL; 20 per cent on the
North Platte National Bank of North
Platte, Nebr.; 25 per cent on the First
National Bank of Lalno, Tex; 2.55 pei
cent on the First National Bank of Abb
lene Kans
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San Franciscan, IN Washtnot,

Ban Frdnctscdn sn WdShfngt01.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May I'D. J.
Burton of San Francisco is at the Hotel
Page.
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1t is easily foremost in purity, ST. Myth
and keeping qualities, DR.. Prices b. lg
Powder.
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In leading hotels and clubs and in the
homes of the most intelligent people
Prices Baking Powder is always used.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
ST. JORNSBURY EAST.

The village school, taught by Mrs.
Belle Grout, closed a very successful term
last Friday About thirty of the parents
and friends of the pupils were very pleas
antv entertained in the afternoon, the
exercises consisting of examinations,
singing and recitations, all showing that
good work had been done by teacher aud
scholars.
Mrs. William Graham has gone to
RiChford to visit her daughter
Miss Berlha Lee has finished her school
at Pierce's Mills and is at home,
The Y. p. $. {. Z. will give nut So
cial" in thc yestry Saturday evening.
The gentlemch are requested to bring nut
cracks or hammers, the ladies nut picks
or pen knives. Admission only FIVE cents
All cordially invited.
Charles Olcott has bought the Hollis
Pierce farm In Lyndon.
Mrs, A. T, Bowen, who has been sick
$, eral weeks, is slowly gaining.
Th> Margaret Missionary Society met
with Mrs Patterson Tuesday and We'd
nesday al;crnoon to read Rev. Mr.
Tyler's book, Forty Years Among the
Zulus"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
PERSONALS.

Miss Harriet Angel OF the CALEDoNIAN
office was called to her home in Randolph
last week by the illness of her mother.
Charles Chubb of Lawrence, Mass, a
former st. .Johnsbury boy, was here this
week on business and cordially greeted
by his old friends.
Major Josiah Grout of Derby was in
town Wednesday returning from the
Loyal Legion banquet at Burlington
which was held on Tuesday night.
Miss Adelaide NJ. Ide, daughter of
Chief Justice Ide of Samoa, formerly OF
st. Johnsbury, is to have an articlein the
Youths Companion on "reminiscences
of Robert Louis Stevenson"
Rev. c. NJ. Southgate, a former pastor
of the North church, was Installed on
Nov. 13 pastor of the Congregational
church at Auburndale, Mass, and
preached his first sermon to large con-
gregation Sunday morning. Mr.. South
gate has recently been pastor of the Pill
grim church at Worcester, Mass.
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rehearsals in the Pythian hall as soon as
that hall is ready for occupancy.
"A Summer Shower" was given in the
Howe Opera House last Saturday even
ing to a slim audience. The play had
not much to recommend it, but Arthur
{. Sidman played the part of Squire Has
kins in delightful manner and greatly
entertained and amused his audience.
The docket for the December term Of
court has been issued this week. The
term opens Tuesday. Dec 3, and Judge l..
H. Thompson will preside. There are
203 cases on the docket and % chancery
cases. The jury calendar contains 26
cases and the court calendar 80 cases.
The steel vestibule for the First
National Bank vault was drawn up
Eastern Avenue last Tuesday afternoon
by eight OF Mark RusseIl's big horses.
The vestbule weighs between seven and
eight tons and was in place early the
next day. The doors of the vault will
be put in place this week. The outside
door weighs over two tons and theinside
door nearly two tons.
Next Wednesday, Nov. 27 Company
D will hold military ball and drill in
Stanley Opera House, with music by the
st. Johnsbury orchestra A fancy drill
be given during the evening under the
command Of Capt. c. NJ. Bonett, which
will doubtless prove very attractive.
Dancers tickets are $1.OO and spectators
gallery tickets 10 cents A very good
time is expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
READINGS FoR THE LECTURE.

The Athenpum suggests the following
readings in preparation for DR.. Fiske's
lecture Tuesday, Nov. 26, on Andrew
Jackson and American Democracy.
Bcntons Thirty Years in the United
States Senate, 1S20-lS50.
Fske's History of the United States,
pages 297-3l4.
Schouler's History Of the United States,
chapters 13 and IL.
Johnston's American Politics, chapters
II and 13.
Hart's Formation of the Union, chap
ters 1 and II,
Fiske's Andrew Jackson, in Presidents
OF the United States, pages 153-16S.
Parton's Lille of Jackson, volume 3.
American statesman series, Summers
Andrew Jackson; Roosevelts Thomas
II. Benton; Shurtz's Henry Clay; Won
Holst's John {. Calhoun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22

Congressman Powers was the last
speaker. He paid high tribute to the
usefulness of the Board of Trade and
then paid beautiful tributes to the insti-
tutions OF st, Johnsbury, "and to that
family which has given to the town a
name throughout the civilized world" ="
He complimented the town upon the men
in its professions, it's thrifty merchants,
and "the best thing Of ALL that magnili-
Gently endowed school, the gem of the
town" Referring to the business out
look, he declared that the prospect is
brighter because things can be no worse
He thought there was agradualimprove-
ment all along the line, and touching
upon the effects of national legislation
congratulated New England because her
citizens were sound on the currency
question.
This closed the speechmaking, and the
next on the programme was two verses
of America" in memory of the author
of the hymn, whose funeral occurred that
day. In announcing that the exercises
would close with the singing of this
hymn, the toastmaster gave beautiful
and eloquent tribute to Dr.. Smith which
was received with an outburst of APP
plause. The singing OF the hymn by the
audience, led by the orchestra. brought
the banquet to a close.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
ACADEMY NOTES.

An unusually large number Of students
have joined the y. NJ. {, A. gymnasium
class and several more are expected to
come in later,
The faculty announced Tuesday morn
ing that all who contributed literary
articles for the Academy Student should
receive credit for them in their rhetorical
marks.
c. E. Harris, 81, who has been i'll the
hospital the past few weeks, was in
town over Sunday.
Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks addressed
the young men at their regular prayer
meeting this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
OPENING OF THE HOSPITAL.

The Sisters of Charity intend to enter
their new Hospitalnex week. The doors
will be open on Thanksgiving day and a
cordial invitation is extended to all to
visit the building a this time. The Sis
ters will accept on this occasion and
will gratefully receive any offering given
to aid in the noble work they are under
taking. AS the Hospital is intended for
any one who is sick all will be welcome
at the reception next Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
AT 81. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

E. H. Stone and wife leave on Saturday
for their Florida home, stopping in Mass
achusetts and Atlanta, Ca, for few
weeks.
Mrs. Mary Lougee has gone to New
port, VT, to spend the winter with her
daughter.
Mrs. w. L. Bunker is at her fathers for
short time.
A voluntary social at the Congrega-
tional vestry next Friday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
A PLEASANT ENTERTA INMENT.

"The Only Young Man in Town" made
qnite a hit at the Universalist church
vestry on Thursday evening of last week.
Ernest Herrick filled the part of the
above individual very satisfactorily, and
the other parts were also well sustained.
At the conclusion of the play an in
formal chat and social enjoyment pre-
vailed The play was also success
financially, good sum of money being
realized
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22

morals of people. SO he said friends |
welcome YOU here tonight on behalf of
the citizens, and as a citizen, and not in
any official capacity.
The reply OF President Davis was
couched in expressive terms of appreca-
tion OF the warm words of welcome
extended by Mr. Hazen. He hoped
that the coming of these teachers would
awaken a regenerating remembrance OF
their own school days, in the people of
St. Johnsbury. He paid tribute to the
sturdy men and handsome women of the
place as well as the high intellectual
standard, which makes it central place.
He pointed out several evidences OF its
being centre some of which raised
smile. He then spoke enthusiastically of
the teachers Of Vermont, and the good
work they are doing. The proud record
of Vermont was eloquently rehearsed,
but the President said the past was only
referred to as an example for the future.
The schools of st. Johnsbury were referred
to as widely known and worthy of taking
a pride in. Again thanking the Mr..
Hazen for the welcome, he introduced
the next speaker,
PRESIDENT E. BENZ. ANDREWS, OF BROWN
UNIVERSITY.
The speaker began by saying it was a
very good thing to live in town which
has good name, and referred to the
good words he had heard about this
town. He was sorry he could not ring
himself in as Ncrmonter, but he could
not lie any more than could the father Of
his country, and therefore could not say
he was born in the state. He then passed
to his subject, The Public School System
as an Instrument of Social Advance.
He said: The poverty in the world is
a gruesome fact, and drew on many emi-
nent writer's and thinkers for quotations
to show that there is a doubt whether
the present civilized life is worth living,
The question OF abolishing poverty is
one and the same with elevating poor
peoples standard of life.
The laboring classes can, within large
! limits, have in remuneration for their
tolls whatever they unitedly desire. He
spoke at length on the standard OF life,
and asked how a standard of life being
entertained by population can become
an ant-poverty specific The bettered
ideal of LIE would take effect by elimnat.
ing that weak parasitic population to
which reference has been made. Could
we but found a powerful sentiment, uni.
versal throughout the labor world, that
a tolcrable human existence requires
about so many and about such and suci
of lies comforts and that an existence
with less or lower resources is absolutely
ntoIcrable, such conviction could uot
but serve as a powerful check upon
pafenthood among the poorest. How
many American children would be born
even now, low as our standard is, iii
were known that all American children
must live or die as the Chinese do in Sat
Francisco or China? ? a public opinio
against multiplying numbers amongs
the poorest would work wonders, and
general desire would rise that wage
should be high. The launching OF a hig
IDEAL of life is the great question.
Plato's remedy for this source ofhuma
woe was to permit no children to liv
save from a select number of moral an
healthy parents, Mr.. Mill is more pra
teal An effective national education
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Col. Fletcher was the guest of the even
ing an occasion was furnished for an
entirely informal reception. After a
bounteous supper a short entertainment
was given, consisting of solos by Fred G.
Fleetwood of Morrisvile and T, n,
Shufelt and recitals by Mrs, w, M. Kel-
logg. At the conclusion of this pro-
gramme, Col. Fletcher was cordially
greeted by his friends and congratulate
tions extended.
The CALEDoNlAN joins with hosts OF
friends here and throughout the state in
extending to Col, Fletcher hearty con-
ordinations,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
COL. FLETCHER,S BIRTHDAY.

Yesterday was the 91st birthday Of
our esteemed townsman, Col. Frederick
Fletcher, and he was the recipient of con.
gratulations on all sides. The Rector's
Aid Society gave supper and social at
Grand Army hall in the evening, and as
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VOL. LIX---NO. 3043.

the children of the laboring class is the
first thing, and a system Of measures
which shall extinguish extreme poverty
for one generation. His plan of settling
people in colonies has become part of
Gen. Booths Salvation Army campaign.
We must give up the colonization pro-
ject and magnify the office of education.
Here the lecturer sketched a theory Of
improved schools in which the Kinder
garten was insisted on as necessary and
its methods, as far as possible, to be
kept in use throughout the later school
years. The obvious advantages of this
system were enlarged on, especially the
home missionary force developed by it,
thus reforming the family.
Space fails to recount the model school
which the speaker depicted, but moral
training is to be a part of it. School
houses are to be veritable palaces, good
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-22
BECK-HOVEY.

At the North church parsonage on
Tuesday, Conrad F. Beck and Miss Nellie
c. Hovey, daughter of E. E. Hovey OF
Waterford, were united in wedlock by
Rev. DR.. A. H. Heath. The bride aud
groom left for their future home in st.
Albans followed by many good wishes.
The bride recently graduated from the
Academy.