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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30

A GOOD son of Vermont passed away
in the death of Wheelock G. Veazey, at
Washington, ID. c., March %. Colonel
Veazey served his country we'll and
valiantly in the Civil War. He enlisted
as a private in the third regiment of
Vermont Volunteers, rising rapidly by
virtue of his merits to the rank Of
colonel and commander of the six
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30

SPAIN is sending across the Atlantic
fleet of thirteen torpedo boats, de-
signed, if occasion presents, to send the
vessels Of the American navy to meet
the fate of the Maine. Spain, the
newspaper reports say, would regard as
piracy the interception of these destroy
ers by the warships of the United
States. Nevertheless, a commander
in-chief of the American military and
naval forces, who believed with Grant,
in the efficacy of getting in the first blow,
might commit this act of piracy, and it
is not probable that, under all the cir
cumstances of existing relations with
Spain, he would be hanged from
the yard arm of international public
opinion. There is no moral advantage,
after annihilating a hundred million
dollars annually of American COM
merce, destroying other millions of
American property in Cuba, imprison-
ing and numbering American citizens,
blowing up the battleship Maine and
her crew, and starving to death several
hundred thousand non.combatant Gu
bans-there is no moral advantage at
this late day in trying to place upon
Spain the odium of initial aggression.
The blowing up of the Maine was an
act of war, the dispatch of the torpedo
feet is distinctively an act of war,
against which every preparation the
United States has been making is an
act of defense. Interception of the
torpedo fleet would be justifable and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30

CONGRESS is exhibiting impotence
with the plan the President has mapped
out for settling the Cuban question.
A very large majority of the Republi-
cans in the House, and all the Demo-
Gratis are demanding prompt and reso-
Lutte action for the independence of the
Cubans. No more fooling with auton-
omy or any other device of Spain to
secure further delay. The large ma.
jority of the Senators are in a similar
frame of mind. Congress cannot much
longer be held in the executive leashes.
In the Senate on Tuesday resolutions
recognizing the independence of Cuba
were introduced by Senator Foraker of
Ohio, and Rawlins of Utah declaring,
also, that state of war exists between
Spain and the United States. Senator
Frye Of Maine, also, offered resolu-
ton directing the President in his dis
erection to take such measures as might
be necessary to secure the withdrawal
Of the Spanish army and authority from
Cuba and secure the independence of
the people of the island. Without
early and vigorous action by the Presi.
dent to accomplish this end it is clear
that Congress will not favorably con-
slider the proposed appropriation of
$600,00 for the relief of the starving
non-combatants. The House was not
in session, having adjourned for the
day as mark of respect for the memory
of Representative Simpkins of Massa-
chusetts. Meantime it is hoped that
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24
Come to
OWOSSO
and Celebrate
JULY FOURTH /!

Hear Judge Van Zile speak, and see the
Great Water Battle, the Tug of War,
Base Ball and Basket Ball, Games, Bal
loon Ascensions, Horse and Bicycle Races,
etc. In the evening the grandest display
of Fireworks ever seen in Central Michi-
gan; also an exact reproduction of the
blowing up of the U. s. s. Battleship
MAINE in Havana Harbor, showing
Torpedo Boats in action, etc, with the
City of Havana in the distance. Watch
the weekly papers for program, list OF
prizes, etc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24
Personal Mention.


Miss Bessie Motto is visiting in Durand.
Madge Stewart is spending few weeks
In Chicago.
Mrs. ID. NJ. Tillman. of Byron. was In the
city Monday.
The University students arrived home
Wednesday evening.
Miss Inez Rowell, Pine street. is confined
to the house with sickness.
Mrs. Fred Edwards and daughter are
visiting relatives at Bellevue.
Miss Benson, of Gambler, Ohio, is the
guest of Miss Grace Dewey.
Hon. S. s. Odds, of Lansing, spent few
hours in the city Saturday.
Mrs. M. N. Osborne. of Lansing, is the
guest Of Mrs. G. B. Radford.
Mrs. Dryer left Tuesday for Chicago to
attend the funeral of nephew.
d. M. Estey spent Sunday at Battle
Creek, the guest of his daughter.
Mrs. A. Whaley is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. Griffith, east Oliver street.
James Culver, of this city, has enlisted at
Lansing as recruit for Co. E, 3lst Reg.
Mrs. Charles Howard and daughter,
Marjarie, are visiting relatives at Birming-
ham.
j. j. Cathro, factory inspector for the
4th district, has been in the city during the
week.
Fred Smith, of Worthwhile, spent few
hours at the home of M. l.. Parker, We'd
nesday.
Mrs. E. B. Dewey and Miss Hannah
Dewey left Monday evening for Tacoma,
Washington.
q. K. Rigley attended the annual meeting
of the Bankers State Association held In
Detroit this week.
Miss Leola Caller. of Toledo, was a
guest of Miss Kittie Symes the first three
days of the week.
Mrs. j. ID. Crum and family and Miss
Grace Robbins left Wednesday for an out
ing at HaSlett Park.
G. b. Symes and family l.. SanderhOof
and wife, and Frank Collamer are rustica-
ting at Crystal Lake.
Mrs. j. l.. Brown returned to her home
at Mt. Pleasant Monday, after making a
short visit with her son, V. K. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. David McWhinney, 522 w.
King street, left Wednesday for Minneapo-
lis to spend the summer with their son in
that city.
The Misses Nellie and Anna Lyle. of
Shiawassee street, left Monday for ST.
Charles, where they will visit friends for
few weeks.
= j. w. Waterman, superintendent of con
struction of the New State Telephone Co.,
was in the city for few hours Tuesday
looking over the work being done here.
Postmaster Wescott and II. B. McLaugh-
lin, of Vernon, were in the city Monday.
The indications all are that Mr.. Westc0tt
will soon receive fine federal appointment.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W. Southland spent Sun
day in Ypsilanti with Mrs. Chaplin and
daughters. Mrs. S. has remained during
the week to attend commencement exer.
cises.
c. q. Vaughan, w. Ii. BrunsoD and w.
A. Norton, of st. Johns, spent Monday af-
ternoon in this city and Corunna looking
over the congressional field in the interest
of the latter gentleman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24

MoNIY.TO LOAN AT PER CENT, inter,
est payable annually or semi-annually; will
accept payments on the principle at or within
80 days of any interest period; will loan In sums
wassee county, and ON centrally located pro.
perty in the city of Owosso, (city property
must be producing an income). On farm pro-
perty or city property we loan not exceeding 40
per cent OF actual value. Abstracts OF Title
and Fire Insurance required.
Drafts drawn on all parts OF the world.
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24

REThe attention of the public is called
to the fact that have engaged y
in the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24

RETAIL CARRIAGE BUSINESS /!
All work can be seen in the white be-
fore you buy and will be finished to
your order. Come and see what have
to offer.
r. Il. SUTFIN,
Cor Water and Exchange Streets, Melvin
property, Owosso, Mich.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
PARALLEL TO BALAKLAvA.
Charge Of the rru.sisn Cavalry at
Mars-is-Tour.

From the Baltimore sun. II seems
the Germans have a story 10 match
the charge Of the light brigade AZ Bal
akllya. equally magnificent. and
good deal more like war than that
hlunderlng expedition. Of course
George Bunson. a son % the famous
German sayaut tells The story on the
authority u the pruWian officer who
carried the order to Auerswald. at the
fight Of Mars-la-Tour. Il became nee
essary 20 save the army az any sacri-
flee by gaining time FOR more troops
20 come up The general In command
sent orders 10 two cavalry regiments
90 advance. they were the crack regi-
ments Of the Prusslan service. The
stan officer rode up 20 Auerswald. the
senior Of the two commanders, and
told him 20 advance against the
French You are not serious" was
the reply. You do not mean me 20
attack the whole French army?" Il
am serious, bring you positive orders
20 DO So Auerswald bowed. and.
sending FOR the young prince Of
Hohenzollorn. ordered him immediate
ly 20 ride on the dsld. The young
man said Il have done nothing 10
deserve this" and burst into tears
Aaerswald replied: Your family has
suffered quite enough. order you as
a soldier TO DO your duty and obey
your commanding officer" lie then
directed his men TO advance first AZ
foot's pace, then a trot. then q gallop.
They did 30 and were almost all de-
stroyed When the survivors had
broken through the French Auerswald
ordered the husles TO sound the as
sembly, slowly some slxty-seven were
mustered Aucrswald said: Soldiers.
/ thank you. you have done your duty.
Long live the king" and fell from his
horse, MORALLY wounded. lie recoy.
cred consciousness but died the next
day. About 500 only Of the two regl-
mcnts remained alive. but the army
was saved"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
OUT OF THE VEST POCKET.

The death rate Of the sailors in the
mercantile marine Is u PER l,000-.ow-
or than on land.
There are several counties In the
great western states considerably larg.
or than Massachusetts,
a new monthly magazine devoted en-
,irely TO sculpture has jus; been start
ed In London. Il Is entitled the Sculp-
tor.
You can not enter or leave a city
or town In Russia without reporting
yourself TO the police ike a ucket-ol
leave man
The empire Of the Spaniards founded
In this country Just after the discovery.
comprised about 10000 square miles
Of territory.
The voice OF woman is audible In
a balloon al the height o. about two
miles. while that Of a man never
reaches higher than a mile.
The shipments OF apples from Tas-
mania to London This year will not BE-
~ NNANN az AhNf Hfif lAah hfAaNus IT
Is expected that about 49, 700 cases Will
be sent
The old GuIon limo steamer Arizona.
which once held the Atlantic record.
has been rehttcd and will De used in
the north Pacific. She Is an iron ship
and Is 10 years old.
The Japanese are very much alike
physically. Recent measurements TAX
en- ~ an infantry regiment showed no
variation except two inches In height
or pounds In weight.
Lord Charles Bercsf0rd. ~ p. was
summoned before a police court lately
for not muzzllng his dog. He pleaded
that he was sorry and that the dog
had died since, but was Gned 10 shil-
llngs.
"Casanova's Memoirs. Illustrated
has been adiudged By a Berlin criminal
court not TO be an indecent publica-
ton. 80 that the public sale Of the book
In Prussia will not be interiered with
by the police,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
THERE SCIENCE IN NEATNESS."
BE WISE AND USE
SAPOLIO
SPANISH NAMES.

The following timely explanation OF
the pronunciation Of Spanish names.
a. published by The Pioneer. IL bellev-
Cd 20 be correct:
Such names az Havana and Madrid.
We have long been accustomed 70 IN
their angliclEed sound. and II IL not
worth while 10 learn a different pro
nunciation.
Ruiz-Roo-ee;h. equal accents.
Maceo- MAh-the-o. accent on FIRST
syllable.
Blsnco-Blatng-ko. accent on hrs,
tyllable.
Mah-drse. accent on sec.
ond syllable
Cabanas-Cah-wah-nas. accent on
second syllable.
Havana-Hah-wah-nah. accent OIL
second syllable.
Gomez-Go-meth. accent on irst syl-
liable %" long.
Cancvas-Car-no-was. accent on sec
ond syllable; %" long.
Perioo Diaz-Per-ee-ko Dee-ath. ac-
cent on second syllable In Perico. ac-
cents equal In second word.
Maria Rodriguez Mah-ree-a Ro-
dree-geih. accent on second syllable In
both words %" In Ro IL long.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15

The recent discovery in Florence OF
q fresoo by Ghirlandajo In the chapel
OF Ognissanti is OF more than usual in
terest 10 Americans. as the principal
figures In the lOng-hidden work Of art
are those Of Amerigo Vespucci. who
gave his name TO our continent. and OF
other members ~ the illustrious fam
lily. says the Philadelphia Record. The
precious fresco OF which Vatan speaks
at length In his Life Of Ghirlandalo."
was long thought 10 have been destroy
ed. As Il was known that some parts
OF the walls Of the Ognlsaantl chapel.
which was owned by the Vespucci fam
lily. were destroyed and then rebuilt.
and whitewashed. In 1916. and IL was
supposed that the famous portraits OF
the Nespucci fam ~ had disappeared at
the same time. Toward the end Of 1892
Guido Carocci. Ia an article In "Arte Fl
storia" entitled "Amerigo Vespucci
and Some Souvenirs Of Florence and
It's Enylrons" suggested the idea OF
holding a national fete IN Italy TO cele-
brate the centenary Of the mariner who
had given his name 10 America. even
though Columbus had discovered II be-
fore him. The outcome Of the sugges-
tion was a project Of restoring the
chapel Of Ognissanti. and under the d.
rection n VI Raggoli. the enthusiastic
historian Of Ognissanu. who had
searched the archives ~ the convent.
the statement Of Vasan with regard to
the frescoes was verified. and the Dead
Christ" described by the old Italian.
was revealed 10 modern eyes Stand
ing over a marble nagstone a madonna.
In a white tunIc. extends her arms like
two wings. while humble suppllants
fineel before her Ia the foreground Is
the grandfather OF Amerigo Vespucci.
with face turned 20 the virgin. 10 that
We have here a glimpse of his profile
Behind him are his two sons. one clad
In a hrochie dalmaiic with mitre on
his head who was a Dominican monk.
the friend ~ Savonayola and the pre-
ceptor % the boy Americas. A noble
ngure 10 velvet hood and the dress OF
a notary Of the day IL the elder brother
% the mariner. unfortunately much
damaged. while near by. almost touch
ing the robe " the madonna. Ia the
Benjamin Of the family. be- who made
illustrious Tor all time the name ~ Am
circus Vespucci The face h. that Of an
adolescent. oalm. yet vibrant. IL seems
that all the virtues Of his race. serious
or subtle. are united 10 this handsome
young cOuntenance. To the right Is a
feminine group. the grandmother. rob
ed In black. Elizabeth Mini the mother
% Americas. the pretty nun. his
younger sister and Agnoletta his
youngest sister Touching the precise
date Of the iresco no te2tuai indications
other than that % Vaau b. yet reach
ed. but u Is evident that the work Of
art T. one Of the first done boy Ghirlan-
dajo In the church. but not. according
90 chronology. one Of the first works
% the artist For art and for history
the discovery g. o. valuable a. Il wa'
unhoped for. and presents much deli
cate material FOR discussion for critics
and sayants alike.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
A REMARKAeLE CASE.

The following case was printed originally
IN TIE Aoakor. q newspaper Published 4,
Es@dford, Ontario. DOUBTS we're raised A.
70 its truthfulns~s, consequently . close
watch was kept on the case for two years
and the original statement has now been
completely verified
Ar. fsich had been hopeless paraIytlc
Tor I'VE year.. His case. has had wide at
tention. Ne was confined 10 his bed, vas
bioeted almost beyond recognition, and
could not take solid food. Doctors called
the disease spinal scisrosis. and al said be
could not live. The Canadian Mutual Life
Association, after q thorough examination,
paid hl{n his total disability claim Of o. ESQ,
REGARDING him a. forever incurable
For three years lie fingered in this condl.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15

iiccough 81 spasmodic affection ~
the diaphragm. Generally trivial
aud transient inconvenience. los oc-
currcucc IN the last stages OF acute dis
ease Is a grave. often fatal symptom.
indicative ~ giving way Of the ner-
vous system generally Continued and
obstinate hiccough sometimes occurs
In persons. more especially In young
females of a hystcrical tendency. and
may continue for weeks without cess
sation. except during the hours OF
sleep. In spite OF all kinds Of treat
mcut. The causes of ordinary hic-
cough are generally fasting. or some
sudden stimulant taken into the stom-
ach. such as highly seasoned soup. aud
the affection generally subsidies Of its
own accord. when announcement moth
ing is 80 likely TO rcpoyc it as some
active emotion of the mind suddenly
excited. The continued slipping and
swallowing Of cold water. ~ sucking
Of ice. are frequent domestic remedies,
or an.l-spasmodics, such 40 sal VIOLA.
tile. may be useful
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
GLASS FENCE POSTS.
isdisa'i"a. rhs' the rusHiissh csHiuSy
Nay ne the age Of aaass."

nay 10 the age OF Otasa."
A dispatch from Muncie. Ind. says
that glass iFm has received an order
for 500 glass fence posts, TO be Of the
usual size and srooyed for the recep-
tion Of wire. II IL added. The or
der has caused some speculation. and
ID probably an introduction OF an i'm
portant article In trade" II r. an in
teresting illustration Of the tendency
OF modern science and Inventive
genius 70 discover new uses Tor old
materials. One day II Is the CONVEX
sion Of the pith Of corn stalk into a
valuable article Of commerce. and the
next the application Of glass to a prlc-
teal purpose hitherto untholght a.
We have had the 5ge Of iron and
brass. the golden age. and also too
much OF silver Who knows IA, the
twentieth century may be the are Of
glass? II has not been very long
since the metals or hard woods were
regarded as the only NJ mat ais FOR
use where strength and durability
were required. Now TapeT Is con-
ycrted into materials for build
ing. furniture. railway carriage
wheels boats and utensils Of various
kinds Glass IS used even for more
purposes. and is increasing cheapness
and improved methods Of working are
likely 10 bring u into still wider use.
No other material invented by man
can be compared with II In the fefy-
ice Il has rendered. both In common
life and In chemistry. astronomy and
other sciences. says the Indianapolis
Journal Pure beyond the possibility
% contamination. indestfuct.b'e BY
any chemical agency the right hand
Of science the To- ndation Of the tele-
scope and microscope. the material for
Thousands Of utensils and ornam ms.
and now 20 be- utilized for fence posts.
Il comes as near being the keystone
u civilization as anything that can be
named. Il Is long reach from ol'ei-
paper windows 10 the myriad uses 20
which glass Is put to-day As late as
the sixteenth century In England only
the dwellings Of the wealthy had & ass
windows. II Is reasonably cert lin that
Shakespeare. who was born in 1864.
first saw the light through lattice win
dows or oiled paper. and he was prob
ably a grown man before he looked
through a glass window. Il was FIRST
manufactured In London. seven years
before he was born. and could hardly
have come into general use for a score
Of years or more Shakespeare makes
many references TO glass and glasses
In his plays. but IL II always 10 a mir
ror. the glass that reflects. or 20 drink
ing glasses. which we're common In
England before window glass was.
lie also makes numerous references
20 windows but they are the eyes. the
windows Of the soul. or open lat iced
spaces In the wall ~ the house The
divine William knew great deal
about wine glasses and ale glasses
but very lite about glass 10 any Other
form. n he shaved himself he prob
ably used a piece Of polished metal
as a mirror. and the chances are NJ
never looked In a glass mirror until
he went 10 London. Shakespeare
knew pretty much everything that
was known or ta.nkable in his tine
but he never dreamed Of glass fenc,
posts.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15

Even IN these days u liberal cduca-
ton, young women sometimes show
now confused are the ideas shut mp In
their heads Illustrative Of this Is the
naive blunder which Edmondo de
Aricls recounis In his story OF a voy.
age from Genoa to Bucnos Ayrcs
"The captain Of the stcarer which
numbered the charNIng young blum
derer among Us passengers. met her
one morning and said 'Slgnorlnn. we
cross the troplc Of cancer today oh.
indeed she cried with enthusiasm
Then We shall see something at
last"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
HORSES DROWN IN A STORM.
ritifui T,ts 81 Pour Animals Attached
20 an tumansg~abls lite Boat

to an Unmansg-able Lite Boat.
During the terrible storm Of March
q and around EuEllnd "a vessel Sig
nailed Tor assistance near the Girdler
light. Margate. and lu attempt was
thereupon made 20 launch the lif'bolt
Culver belonging 90 the National Life
boat institution As the trolley was
being turned round however IN the
surf 90 allow the Culver TO glide on.
one wheel came in contact with a rock
and could not be- moved. neither could
the boat be- launched. Eventually a
rope was made fast 20 the Culver and
she was hauled on and made fast 10
the jetty. but not until she had been
seriously damaged by being hustled
against the stone pier Gallant efforts
were made 20 save the horses attached
20 the trolley. but. owing 90 the heavy
sea. the drivers were only able to un-
fasteu the shaft-animals Just then a
tremendous sea struck the horses. ear
rying them against the pier. where
they were repeatedly dashed. Three ~
the animals were drowned. and the
fourth. with the dead horses attached
20 10. by The harness. struggled Tor two
hours. lut no assistance could be- rem
dcred and 90 too persisted The sea
flowed over the parade bringing large
halks Of timber from the ietty aud slip
way into the middle OF the road.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15

7, T. not exactly true. as a Havana
paper saws. that Gen Lee left Havana
because be was too cowardly TO remain
logger. but he nigh, have been sppre-
hensiye The spanish character turns
10 assassination az a baby 10 the moth.
err milk. and the more helpless a man
IL the more ylndie,ive the spanlards
are. Gen Lee was doubtless prudent.
He wanted. quite naturally. 10 come
home alive. We don't blame him q
bit Why shoult lie have remained IN
Havana 10 be Filled?
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
Grogiess American sailors.

The practice Of serving ration Of
grog 10 sailors an marines was die.
continued In the United States navy
many years ago, as the custom was
found to be- preiudlcial to discipline
and morals. Grog Is still served. how
ever. In an the other naylos Of the
world. The advocates Of temperance
In Great Britain have been trying for
years TO persuade the government 10
put stop TO the practice. but In vain.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15

Boxing Is a fayoritc sport Of the Dan.
lsh royal family, Prince valdemar be-
ing the best boxer among them. when
he challenged the late Emperor Alex
andcr III. OF Russia. however he met
more than hls match. King George
Of Greece Is also skilled with the
glovos The present emperor OF Rus
STA. on his travels around the world,
used 10 have bout with Prince George
Of Greece every morning ON the bridge
OF the steamer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-15
Economy Ia Freight steamers.

A recent ocean gclng freight steamer
has run for twelve months on an e1-
penditure Of a little over one pound
Of coal per horse power per hour-in
familiar terms. about half a quart OF
coal did the work Of a horse for an
hour The engine bad Ave cylinders.
and the steam pressure was go pounds
10 the square inch.