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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28

few comrades were present, but perma-
nent organization was effected by the
choice of these officers:
Joel IL, Holton OF Burlington president =;
l.. Z. Darling of Keene, secretary; II. A..
Wheeler o. Bellows Falls, b. T. Phelps of
Westminster and C.M, Ball OF Springfield,
executive committee.
After the dinner, which was excellentlv
served, stories were told, old scenes brought
to mind, and the best of good feeling made
to prevail. One very pleasing incident of
the occasion was the receipt of generous
gilt from W. H. Lovelsnd of Spring field in
the form of check for SIS, to defray the
cost OF the dinner and other expenses. Mr..
Loveland is the son-in-law of the late Com
rade James H. Mayo, and his sympathies
are with the "Boys of 49,"
1t was voted to hold the second annual
reunion at the same place in September
'99, the exact date to be fixed later.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
The Other Side of the Case.

The Army and Navy Journals conclu-
SIGN that this war will go down into history
as type Of skilful medical treatment will
probably be widely challenged; yet doubt
less that paper can cite many facts to sus-
tain its assertion. 1t says:
We are not able to give the statistics Of
mortality, but Judging by all that we have
seen that was authenticated by proper Off
GERS, we feel certain that the death rate has
been remarkably low in proportion either
to the sick men or to the number of men
encamped. The results obtained are a tri
umph of medical practice, and we say
'practice" rather than skill, because it i'm
plies professional devotion that is a de-
NAL OF the stories we read SO often of ig-
norant, inattentive, over-dressed and un-
derdone young doctors. The medical rec
ords OF this war will be much more credit
able than those of the last war, and the i'm
provement is not due to individual genius.
but to the elevation of the physicians cal
ling and skill all over the country. Sur
geon General Sternberg thinks the deaths
by sickness SO far will number 1900, which
is the roll for about 100000 troops en-
camped for four months. Considering that
these statistics include the sickness in Cuba
the record is certainly very favorable.
Doubtless the impression that our army
has suffered losses from sickness greater
than those that were reasonably expected
is largely due to the sensationalism of the
press IN one direction and its demagogical
suppression Of facts in another. We have
pictures in some of the papers of the grave
yard at Moutauk in which, stretching rank
behind rank is an army of crosses, each
marking a grave until the last is almost i'm
perceptible, in the distance. Yet the facts
are that while there has been a great
amount of sickness at Montauk only about
one per cent of the cases treated have re-
suited in death.
The demagogism of the press consists in
its suppression of the fact that the flthiness
OF many OF the transports on their arrival
at Montauk was due to the filthy habits of
certain elements of the soldiers on board
them. The volunteers were the worst Of
tenders in this respect. They were under
no real discipline, and were allowed to do
as they pleased. The press too often has
represented the condition of these trans
ports as due to the indifference of the au-
thoritles at Santiago to the health of the
men, whereas, some of these very vessels
left that port in admirable order. They
were converted into pest ships while on the
voyage, and at least one transport captain,
veteran of the merchant service, has said
that the volunteers he carried were care
less and filthy in their ways beyond any
other human beings he ever encountered. =
Boston Transcript.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
H. c. Cram at San Juan.

II. G. Cram, now of jacksonville, La,
has just returned from Santiago, where he
went with 16 other " lookers-on," who all,
nevertheless, took part in the assault on
San Juan. He tells the story after this
fashion:
Talk about fighting, it was no fight at
all compared with Stone River and Mis-
sionary Ridge; it was race to see who
would get there first. General Wheeler,
the ruling spirit Of it all, ordered charge
on the blockhouse on the hill, and Roose-
welt with about 500 OF his men, 400 of the
regulars and the II 'lookers-on' took that
hill with scramble.
We formed in hollow about 800 rods
from the blockhouse, and Wheeler ordered
the old rebel yell, whereupon the Span
iards fairly flew out of il. l am nearly &C
years old but was the youngest of the
'lookers-on', who had all seen service aud
were among the first to get there.
No Spaniards were there, however, ali
having run, but about 200 rods down the
hill they were trying to rally their men.
Then it wa, the slaughter of the enemy
began, but as for fighting, there was not
much, all newspaper talk.
l am 81 pounds heavier than before
I went, so you see how much need there is
OF sickness. l did not see case of vel
low fever, but saw many bad cases OF
fright brought on by slight cold"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
Death of Calvin Hale Brown.

The Avoca Journal of September 18th
contains the following notice Of the death
OF Calvin II. Brown, for many years a res.
ident of Bellows Falls and Rockingham:
''Calvin Hale Brown was born in Hub
bardston, Mass, on June 8, 1922, and
died at his residence in Knox township,
September 8, 1898, aged 76 years, three
months and five days. His remains we're
laid by the side of those of his sister who
proceeded him about seven years ago, and
both lie sleeping in the Avoca cemetery.
His only surviving relative is his brother,
). h. Brown. His adopted niece. Mrs.
Laura Gushing, mourns him also as much
as though he was a blood relative.
'Mr. Brown and his brother came to
this county in 1871 and settled in Pleasant
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
The Blind Do Everything But See.

A party Of ten young blind people gave
unique entertainment at Union hall Sat-
urday evening consisting of mock trial
entitled The Triumph of Invention over
Crime" followed by musicale. The trial
was amusing and the musicale was thor
oughly enjoyed by all present. How these
people, totally blind, could do so many
things so cleverly was a marvel to all.
The jury for the mock trial consisted of
j. o. Spring, DR.. Frank Whitman, w. S
Durham, DR.. j. S. Hill, Col. E. G. o.
good, and Wallace White. The young
people were from the Institute and Indus
trial Home for the Blind at Hartford,
Conn. Sunday evening a member of the
company gave an address in the Methodist
church and other members sang.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28

Rev. Howard H Russell, DID. of Ohio,
superintendent Of the American Anti-Sa-
loon League, will address union meeting
at the Methodist church on Friday even
ing, September 80, at 7.30 o'clock. The
committee OF arrangements think they have
been very fortunate in securing this noted
and powerful speaker, who comes with the
highest endorsements, as friend of the
home, and the widows and orphans, but a
terror to the saloon.
No admission fee is charged. At the
close Of the address, subscription cards are
passed for free will offerings to aid in the
work OF the state league. During the even
ing DR.. A. j. Parker will sing solo.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
Our Generals.

The following is complete list from the
official files OF the war department of the
men who have commanded the army of the
United States from the beginning of the
Revolution, with the highest rank they
attained and the period of their services:
Gen. George Washington from June II,
1875 to December %, 1888.
Major Gen. Henry Knox from Decem-
Der %, 1888 to June 20, 1884.
Capt. John Doughty (artillery), from
June 20, 1884 to August u, 1884.
Lieut.. Col. Josiah Hartman (infantry)
from August -, 1884 to March 4, 1871.
Major Gen. Arthur St. Clair from March
4, 1871 to March 5, 1892.
Major Gen. Anthony Wayne from April
ID, 1892 to December Is, 1896.
Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson from De-
cember 10, 1856 to July 10, 1898.
Lieut.. Gen. George Washington from
July 10, 1898 to December IA, 1899.
Major Gen. Alexander Hamilton from
December IA, 1899 to June Is, 1900.
Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson from June
Is. 1900 to January q, 1912.
Major Gen. Henry Dearborn from Janu-
airy 27, 1912 to June 10, 1915.
Major Gen. Jacob Brown from June Is,
1915 TO February "a, 1928.
Major Gen. Alexander Macomb from
May 20, 1929 to June %, 1S41.
Major Gen. Winfield Scott from July 5,
1S41 TO November l, 1861
Major Gen. George B. Mcclellan from
November l, 1860 to March IL, 1862.
Major Gen. Henry w. Halleck from
July Is, 1862 to March 9, 1864.
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant from March 9.
1865 to March 4, 1869.
Gen. William T. Sherman from March
8, 1869 to November 1, 1888.
Gen. Philip II. Sheridan from Novem-
Der 1, 1888 to August 5. 1888.
Lieut.. Gen. John NJ Schofield from
August IA, 1888 to September 80, 1895.
Major Gen. Nelson A. Miles from Octo-
Der 5, 1895 Chicago Record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
Another Compliment for Temper
ance Work in Bellows Falls.

A young clergyman alighted from one Of
our afternoon trains aud as he passed along
the street he met young man of whom he
enquired if he could direct him to H
street. The young man replied mo,
am stranger here and if you are strang-
er too let me give you some points.
81 arrived here last night and I am not
drinking fellow, never drink only occa-
sionally but do like when get tired and
discouraged to take something to keep my
courage up but l cannot find place here
where l can get anything to drink and my
advice to you is to get out of Bellows Falls
as soon as possible. TT e clergyman thanked
him and assured him that what he said
was in his estimation great recommends
ton for Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28

First Reunion of Company /.
The first reunion OF Company l, 18th
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28

present homestead in this township, and
have lived there continuously ever SINCE
Mr.. Brown was much respected by his
neigbbors and friends. He came of old
New England Puritan stock, and his sense
of honor and straight dealing was corsst-
ent with his descent. His word was as
good as his bond, and no man doubted it
or called in question the integrity OF his
character.
"Mr. Brown was borne to his last rest
ing place by old citizens in high standing
who were his warm personal friends. He
has been in poor health for the past two
years, but the end came peacefully and
without pain"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-28
See the lovely new Dress Goods. Assortment
growing every day.
New Golf Capes
New Satin Waists,

Just word about Veeen and Corduroy orders are
placed with manufacturers but takes them ont
We shall have several dozens few DAYS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
ON THE VERGE OF
 A CRAVE CRISIS Military Against Civil Law in France. ZURLINDEN AS A DICTATOR IGNORES THE MACHINERY OF
 CIVIL COURTS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS, Sept. 22.-The situation here is generally admitted to be grave by both press and people The conflict between the civil and military authori- ties is becoming acute. The sudden and unexpected action of General Eur linden, the Military Governor, of Paris, in prosecuting Colonel Picquart on the charge of forgery and using forged documents assumes a grave aspect on account of the circumstances attending this intervention of the military au- thorities in a civil court.
 At the present moment, when the po- 'liticali atmosphere is surcharged with dangerous electricity, generated by the Dreyfus case, General Zurlinden, who nas just quilted the Cabinet, in de- nance or civil authority, takes, without consulting his successor or the Premier. an Important step. In ordinary cir cumstances the Military Governor Is empowered to act Independently, but, now that the Dreyfus question has be- conie great national matter, every proceeding in the affair has state i'm portance.
 General Zurlinden's ignoring of this obvious fact Is very significant He comes forward as the defender of the army, the prosecutor of it's supposed NesA dild lle ItSOlule opponent of revision of the case From this to an appeal to the public, in the line or the establishment of a dictatorship, there Is no wide step.
 The Soliel says that, owing to yes- terday's events, the Cabinet at for mai conference discussed General Eur lindens action, and the Fronde even asserts that the Premier, M Brisson, dlsavoWs the measures taken against Pfcquart. which he says were insti- tuted without the knowledge of the Cabinet
 The Radical makes a bitter attack on the general staff, which it charges with aiming at the moral assassination of Picquart through secret military trial.
 Henri Rochefort, in his paper, the Intransigeant, declares that Picuuart was bribed by syndicate or by Ger many to save Dreyfus
 Jaures, the Socialist Deputy, in the Petite Republique, maintains that the general staff of the French army can not now escape the full light of a re- vision of the Dreyfus case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
SAD DEATH OF \
 CALIFORNIA BOY w. H. Lockwood of
 Eureka Drowned. CARRIED OFF BY THE CURRENT A FEW DAYS BEFORE HE TOOK GREWsoME PHOTOGRAPHS.
CARRIED OFF BY THE CURRENT
Special Dispatch to The Call.

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 1S.-Will H. Lockwood, a young man about 21 years old, formerly resident of Eureka, Cal. was drowned on the flats at the head of Douglas Island, seven miles from Juneau, last night. He was one or party which left Douolas City last Sun day on a fishing trip. At the Indian ranch they learned there were no hsh in Salmon Creek, and, anchorin~ thelr boat on the beach, walked to Lemon Creek a few miles farther up the beach. When they returned the tlde was high. It was night and in the darkness the boat could just be dis tinguished short distance. out rom shore. Young Lockwood could not swim. but he took off his clothes ali9 started. to wade out in the ice.cold water to the boat. It was so dark he could hardly be seen by his companions ashore. Once they called out, asking lll how he was making it. He replfed, "AlI right. but this water is aW1ul, coid and there's swift current; am up to my armpits.' A few seconoS later they heard a splash, half-stired cry for help. and that was the last or the Yenturesome young fellow, He had stepped beyond his depth and was swept down to his death. To-day the body was recovered some distance iroiii where he disappeared. l.
 Young Lockwood was formerly III charge of the telephone office here, but he had recently established a photo graph gallery over at Douglas City. He won the free-for-all bicycle race here last Fourth of July. His mother sisters and a brother are now at Eu- reka. The time for their leaving 10 join the father and son here was SCI for next week. MT. Lockwood Is now at Pine Creek, at the new dlgglngs. He is expected out in a few days. The body will be held till he arrives.
 A few days before his death young Lockwood rigged an apparatus with a string attachment and took picture of himself in coffin. On the same day and by the same apparatus he photographeda himself in the act of be- ing hanged. This last attempt to intro duce the morbid and realistic in art nearly ended fatally, for the moose slipped. became so tight that he could not release himself and the young pho tographer would certainly have hanged himself but for the very opportune ar- rival of a lady friend at the gallery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
REMAINS IDENTIFIED
 BY THE RELATIVES
Miss Emma Gill the Victim of the Sensational Bridgeport
 Murder

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Sept. 22-At an inquest held this afternoon by Coroner Dolen it was fully established by rela- tives of Miss Emma Gill of Southington that the body found in Yellow Millpond was hers. Her father and three brothers fully identified the. remains, and the Coroner has issued an order permitting the body to be exhumed and taken to Southington for interment.
 Undertaken Curtis of Stratford denies that Charles A. Plumb of that town, now under arrest for complicity In the crime, has had the use of any wagon or team owned by him for the last three months. Plumb is still in custody, but what evi- dence the police have to connect him with the crime they refuse to divulge
 Late this afternoon the police arrested Harry Guilford, son of Dr. Nancy Gull ford,- as he was. attempting ito enter the residence of his mother. Superintendent Birmingham refuses absolutely to say a word concerning the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
HUNDRED
 DEATH IF AN
 EMPEROR .ChIna's Ruler Subject of Some Alarming iI|. g. {. dOSSlp' DoWAGER EMPRESS RE|GNS Ii Hung Chang Is in Power and Russian Influence
 Is Increased,
D0WAGER EMPRESS RE|GNS
Special Dispatch to The Call.-

SHANGHAI, Sept. PA local rumor Is current hereto the effect that the Elm peror of China is dead. details are obtainable, but 1t is said that the gates of Picking are. closed.
 PEKING, Sept. 22.-An imperial edict just issued definitely announces that the Emperor of China has resigned his power to the Empress Dowager, who has ordered the Ministers to deliver to her in future their official reports.
 It is difficult to obtain reliable infor- mation at the palace in regard to the proceedings, but the recent reformatory edicts probably caused the change While the Emperor was subservient and mere f1gurehead, the Dowager Empress allowed him ,, to reign in peace, but as soon as he attempted to act on his own initiative his practical deposition was the result. His princi- pal adviser, Kang Yumoi the Cantonese reformer, fled in spite of the vigorous attempt made to arrest him, and it Is said he Is now on his way to Shanehais
 The effect of the change must be great. In all probability Lii Hung Chang will be reinstated In power and Russian influence will increase The hopes of reform so ardentiy cherished by the intelligent factions of the Chi nese are now impossible of fulfillment.
 The suddenness of the coup is said to be due to the desire of the Dowager Empress to prevent the mission of the Marquis Ito from being successful. The Japanese statesman recently came to Picking with the object of trying to bring about an alliance, offensive and defensive, between Japan and China. The new order of things will undoubt- edly prejudice British interests in China.
 It Is reported to-day that the next edict will give the full reason for the change. The wording of the present edict is not yet obtainable, but it is to the effect that the Emperor re- quested the Dowager Empress to as- sume power, this being the third time the request has been made.
 The Marquis Ito, in an interview be- fore the edict was issued, said the Emperor received him yesterday in the most cordial manner, and said he hoped to have the advantage of the advice of the Marquis in the reforms which his Majesty intended to undertake The Marquis, even then. feared that the inaction and conservatism of the Chi nese officials would nullify the reforms. although he believed the Emperor was acting in good faith.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
sTANFoRD'S NEW STUDENTS. Summary of Registration Completed
 by Registrar Elliott.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Sept. a. summary. of the registration of new students by major subjects was com pleted to-day by Registrar Elliott. It shows the following department enroll ment: Greek, 8; Latin, 21 classical phil oiogy, 2; German, 15; Romanic language, 1S; English, 50; bionomics, I. education, mathematics, i2; physics. 8; chemistry, 13; botany, 3; entomology, 1; hygiene, 1; physiology, 2S; zoology, 10; geology, 13; drawing, {; civil engineering, IA; mechani- cal engineering, 5; electrical engineering, IT.
 The men in the incoming class number IFS and the women 149. The freshman class this year shows a falling off of five students from the class of '96-'I. and ninety-four from the class of '9-9S. the decrease being due to the strict enforce ment of the rule on special students. The number of regular students entering Of the aH new students. California has furnished 216.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
~ W N 0 W W W W W U Q U e Q U CHRISTMAS
 PACKAGES
 TO BE SENT
Uncle Sam Will See That Boys at Manila Are
 Not Forgotten.

l WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-rhe |. ] families and friends of the Cali :
 ! fornia boys now at Manila will !, ] have an opportunity to remem-
 Der them on Christmas. Nu-
 ] merous inquiries have been made
 ! of the War Department by
 ! friends of soldiers serving in the ] Philippine Islands in relation to
 ] facilities for sending the men
 ] packages in the event that the
 ] troops will be retained in the
 ] East until Christmas In expec-
 ! tation that Major General Otis army will be retained in the Philippines for several months
 ] the War Department has decid-
 ] ed to furnish the desired facili-
 ] ties for conveying to the men { such Christmas packages as
 ] may be furnished by their rela-
 ] tives and friends. It is pro- posed to send vessel from San ! Francisco in the early part of ! November in ample time to
 ] reach Manila before Christmas.
 { which vessel will carry packages ] l free of charge. A limit will be
 l placed on the size and weight of l packages to be carried, and mo- ] tice will be given when arrange
 l ments are completed. Packages
 1 are to be consigned to an officer
 l of the quartermaster's depart
 ment at San Francisco, who will ( attend to the shipment to Ma 1 nila. -> The department will. en- q deavor to secure a special rate
 ] from the overland carrying com | panies for. all packages ad- 1 dressed to soldiers, and notice q will be given of the latest date
 o for their reception at San Fran q cisco.
 6 6 e e e UUu e Uu u u UH u
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
SKATER MAKES A
 SENSATIONAL SPEECH
Saws When the Fleet First Left Tam pa It Was the Intention to
 Attack Havana

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-A special dispatch to the Tribune from Constantine, Mich, gives a speech made by General Shafter at that place, where he went to attend the reunion of the Nineteenth Michigan Regiment, of which he was colonel dur ing the civil war; General Shafter said that when the fleet first left Tampa it was intended to land twenty-five miles from Havana and march on to that city. When, however, the fleet put back be- Spanish squadron, word was received from Admiral Sampson that Santiago could be taken in twenty-four hours, and Shafter then described in his own char acteristic manner the campaign at San tiago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
TO CONNECT WITH
 THE VALLEY ROAD
Building of the Link Tbut Meups q New TruDscontineDtul
 LiDe.

ANGELES Sept 22-It generally 
  Meford,
 
 O. to finance the proposition there be  at and a
 
  in of in-  in in  
  with
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Pears

What is wanted of soap for the skin is to wash if clean and not hurt it. Pure soap does that. This is why we want pure soap; and when we say pure, we mean without alkali.
 Pears is pure; no free alkali. There are a thou sand virtues of soap; this one is enough. You can trust a soap that has no biting alkali in it.
 Allsorts of stores cell it, especially druggists: all sorts ofpeopie use 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
NEW CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLE. Archbishop Ireland Talks of His
 Church in New Possessions.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-Archbishop Ire- land has given the first definite informa- ton regarding the policy of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. It includes an approval of the administration, plan of leaving the church. question out Of the peace discus the islands will conform to new condi- lions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-23
Results at Great Falls. Mont.

GREAT FALLS Mont, Sept. 22.-Results: First race, six furlongs-Croker won, Koote- mai second, Limewater third. Time, III.
 Second race. mile and a sixteenth-Pat Nor rissey won, Twinkle Twink second Los Prietos third. Time, 1:49h.
 Third race, six furiongs-Highland Ball won, Masoero second Midas third. Time, 1:15&
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Cipriano won, Joe Cotton second, Ricardo third Time. 1:16