St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
NEWS SUMMARY.
Thursday.


Cuban patriots to end the war. He has
offered, on behalf of the Spanish govern
ment, to give Cuba representation in the
Spanish senate, which offer has been re-
fused.-Russia is prompting France to
occupy Crete and hold the island against
Great Britain's tenure of Cyprus and
ypt.-The British fleet has been so
strengthened in Cretan waters as to al
most blockade the island.-A jealous
Chicago man shot his rival in New York,
fired at the woman he loved and then
committed suicide The resignation of
Sir Charles Topper as Prime Minister of
Canada has been accepted by the Cover
Observation-Disclosures from Constantine
pie say that the Porte is about to send re-
Inducements of 5000 men to the Greek
frontier.-Advices have been received at
Paris saying that the French have pro-
claimed state of siege in the disturbed
portions of the island of Madagascar.
Friday.
The Prince of Wales received the Bos-
ton Ancients at Marlborough House in
company with many royal scions, in
most cordial acknowledgements
William ]. Bryan of Nebraska was, con-
trary to the expectations of thousands,
nominated for president in the national
democratic convention.-Th mail from
Gray Gables brought to Washington the
appointment of Henry Balentine of New
York, to be consul of the United States
at Alexandretta, Syria.-A st. Peters
burg despatch reports that passenger
train was derailed near Batraki on the
Samara railway in Southeastern Russia.
Forty persons were killed and injured
Merchants of Pinar del Rio, who arrived
at Havana state that Antonio Maceo,
the insurgent leader, died of wounds re-
ccived in the last engagement he had
with Spanish troops.-Hon. Frank H.
Hurd ex-congressman, lawyer, and one
of the most prominent democrats in
Ohio, died at Toledo, after an i'll
ness of five days. The immediate cause
of his death was apoplexy.
Saturday.
Fearful railroad wreck on the Chicago
Northwestern at Logan, la. An eXcur-
sion train deraied and 40 passengers
killed. - Horse thief broke jail at
Pennington, Me-, but speedily re-
captured. - Several alleged criminals
make successful escape from Providence,
r. l., jail.-Italian ministry resigns and
a new one ordered.
Fatal explosion of dynamite in Kenne-
bunk, Me-. two will probably die.-Bour
armed men held up the cashier of the
New York Biscuit Co. in Chicago and
secure $2000.-Laconia Car Co. an
nounce 10 per cent cut in wages,-An-
cient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Bos-
ton receiving much attention in London.
Final reception at London Company's
Armory.
Sunday.
Fire broke out in the big Office of the
Western Union Telegraph Company at
Bangor, Maine, and did a large amount of
damage. The origin of the flames is a
mystery.-A despatch from Vienna says
that Emil Holub the noted African ex-
plorer, has received details of the dis
covery of gold fields in the Orange Free
state which rival those CT the Transvaal
The business portion of Bartlett, N. H.,
was entirely destroyed by fire All the
stores, save one and the postofficc were
destroyed. Total loss 500, 0OO.-Seri
Gus wreck near Chicago; train ran upon
siding; five were killed. three fatally
hurt and score injured. Socialists
OF Germany are reported to be pleased
with the result of the Chicago conven.
ton, considering it triumph for the
cause of anarchy.-Thirty meetings and
rallies were held by the Christian En-
deavorers III Washington.-Th president
has received letter from the Emperor
of Japan, thanking the United States for
its attitude during the Japan.C China war
The two daughters of clergyman
were drowned near Bellows Falls.
Monday.
A big fire ragged in st. Louis consuming
the merchants terminal elevator with
thousands Of bushels of wheat; loss
about half millon.-The statement is
made by friends of Ex-President Harri
son that he will make speeches for the
gold standard in the coming campaign
and that he will enter upon his labors a:
soon as he returns from his eastern trip
Christian Endeavorers winding uI
their Washington convention.-Ar
appeal for the observance of "Birc
Day" in the schools throughout the
country has been made by the Agricul
tural Department at Washington. The
object is to devote the day, to be sci
apart once a year, or" to be combined
with "Arbor Day." to instruction in the
value OF our native birds and the means
OF protecting them from wanton destruc
tion.-Pittsburg's ex-city attorney
pleads guilty to embezz'ing $26,000.-
Explosion in the chemical laboratory o
Harvard college starts a dangerou.
blaze 1t is said that the warm wish o
Bryan is to meet Mckinley in Joint
debate on the issues of the campaign.
Tuesday.
Death of Luther w. Mason, the noted
teacher of music, at Bucks6eld, Maine
A circular letter from the secretary o
the southern textile association state.
that $500, 900 spindles representing 21s
mills in the South are to shut down
President Faure was fired upon at tn,
Long Champs race grounds today. TIL,
bullet missed its mark and the assaiant
was arrested.-The English government
embarrassed conservatives greatly dis
concerted over the Irish land bill.-Na
tional League of colored women began
the first days session of their conven
ton at Washington. - Provincetown
the place where the Pilgrims first landed
witnessed the unwilling and dedication
OF the monument presented to the towt
by the state of Massachusetts in com
moration OF that great notwithstanding
Herbert bolts; says he will not supper
the ticket.