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The herald., 1898-01-24

The American volunteers have not yet
surrendered to General Booth, and it is
confidently asserted that his mission to
this country will be abortive. The con-
viction is quite universal that this coun-
try is big enough for Salvation army of
its own.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Weeds Killed by Electricity

Electricity is used to destroy weeds in
new device which can be used on an Or
dinary moving machine, one wire of the
dynamo being attached to the cutting
bar and the other grounded through one
of the wheels, so that If the weeds are cut
when damp current of electricity enters
each root and burns IT as the top is cut.
The herald., 1898-01-24

The school children are solid for Mar
shall and Sutter. They may not be alto
gether familiar with what they did fifty
years ago, but they realize and appreci-
ate the fact that the holiday accorded
them today is in some way attributable
to it, and are duly grateful.
The herald., 1898-01-24
--latest Engine of Death

Military experts are at present inter-
ested in a new self-moving car, which is
to be veritable carriage of death! 1t is
to be driven by a sixteen-horse power en-
gine at the rate of over forty miles an
hour over a country reasonably level The
climax and purpose Of this remarks BILE
machine is to carry two rapid-fring can
non. One man only is needed to run this
terrible wheeled weapon of war, and this
same man also attends to the firing and
loading
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Slave to Duty

II intend to show you, SIR said the
Judge, as he put the limit of fine on the
gentleman who had been maulings his wife.
"that wife beating in this country Is an
expensive pastime." a
''I didn't do it fer pastime, your honor"
pleaded the culprit. II only done It AZ
duty."-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-01-24
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
but. does not assume re-
sponsibilty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1898-01-24
More Than She Can Do

But Henry McCormick's funeral ex-
penses must be paid. Mrs. E. E. de Cutter
rez of 322 Wilmington street will give a
grand Spanish dinner Wednesday, Jan
uary 26th. to pay Orr & Hines. Everybody
come and help a good cause along! Mrs
E. s. de Gutierrez
The herald., 1898-01-24

confidential ana carefully protected
from the public gaze. and good many
strong reasons may be advanced in
justification Of the custom that has OBJ
tained. III
The herald., 1898-01-24

Under the editorial caption Of the New
York Journal has been introduced a
unique box-head feature, with this
legend: "An American Paper for the
American People" More apropos would
be "A Yellow Paper for Yellow People"
The herald., 1898-01-24

We are glad the New York Sun rec
ognizes the fact that the issues of 90
will be fought over in 1900. 1t greatly
simplifies the situation.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Rev. Edwards Davis will retire from
the ministry and take to the lecture plat
form. This is an echo from San Quentin.
The herald., 1898-01-24

The Cubans are likely to be independ-
ent of allegiance to Spain as well as OF
gratitude to the government Of this
country.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Incentives to Friendly Feelines

1t is astonishing how the ties Of blood
and language between England and Amer
lea come to the front whenever the former
scents the possibility Of a war In which
transatlantic support might be useful to-
her.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Judge McNutt. who formerly had a
prominent place in Indiana politics, but
who is now residing in this city. recently
met with the Democratic committee for
the purpose of becoming acquainted with
local politics and of rendering his services
TO the committee. He has been added to
the law committee.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Has violent Thunde erstorms

French Guiana is said to have the most
violent thunderstorms in the world. The
thunder is almost deafening and the peals
come in quick succession.p
The herald., 1898-01-24
POLITICAL GOSSIP
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The Jeffersonian society has called a
meeting at its headquarters, Southern Cal
ifornia Music store. for tomorrow at 8
p. M, for the purpose of mapping out
campaign work and considering various
matters of interest to the members. Mem
bers are requested to be present.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Let us hope the presidential preroga-
tive will not be exercised in the case Of
Boice.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Aztecs in Mexico

Among the natives of Mexico there are
according to Lumholtz, about 10000 sur
vivors of the Aztec race.
The herald., 1898-01-24

There will be desperate fighN In the
Republican ranks for nomination for
county offices. if all reports are true. The
'ins" and the ''outs" are at loggerheads
and each has perfected an organization
and outlined a program. The one is for
clean sweep and the other is for clean
stay. In addition ito all this, there ap-
pears to be a well organized Republican
ring in the country that proposes to cap
ture the Republican nominations and give
the overworked officials of the courthouse
a much-needed vacation. If the delegates
to the Republican convention are fairly
proportioned. the country win have ma
jorty of delegates, and II they can succeed
in holding them together our city friends
will be left out in the cold.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Candidates for the state legislature are
attracting more than usual attention. The
next legislature win elect United States
senator to succeed Senator White. Edi-
tor Melicks paper has a candidate for
member from the Pasadena district. The
editor really wants the state senatorship.
but his paper is too modest to mention the
fact at this dangerous time for fear of
offending some of the, inexhaustibe stock
of Pasadena candidates. Editor Melick
worked hard for reputation in the last
legislature and gained considerable noto-
riety as the Antelope reformer.
The herald., 1898-01-24

DR.. Hill, chairman of the county GEN.
trail committee for the last two years,
would make good coroner His friends
are urging him to accept the nomination.
The doctor says. however. that two years
of politics are sufficient for him and that
he proposes to retire to private life and
devote his whole time to pills and plasters.
DR.. Hill has made an efficient chairman.
His management of the last campaign
proves his executive ability.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Candidates for state offices are now re-
ceiving some attention from local leaders
Congressman Mcguire seems to be well
thought of as a nominee for governor.
Friends of Governor Budd are not talking
much, but they are evidently arranging
matters in his interest. Mayor Phelan
has some supporters.
The herald., 1898-01-24

The executive committee of the Demo-
cratic party of this county met Friday last
at their headquarters in this city. Various
matters connected with the primaries were
discussed. The list of names for the
primary election board was reviewed and
the names approved. Several committees
were appointed and others reported upon
matters concerning the coming campa ign.
The herald., 1898-01-24

The Silver Republican club of this conuty
Is expecting Congressman Charles NJ
'Fowne here about the 18th of February
The club intends to hold public meeting
at the Pavilion at which Mr.. Towne and
others will speak upon pending political
questions. 1t is also expected that other
prominent silver advocates will accom-
pany Mr.. Towne.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Franks of Harvard Students.

The public of Cambridge have long
viewed with equanimity the various
pranks of the Harvard students, but al
ter their vandalism of June 9 it is proba-
BILE that if the offenders are caught they
will be dealt with in very stringent
manner.
That night someone climbed the Wash
ington fagpole in Harvard square and
tore down the American flag, hosting to
the top Of the pole in it's stead small
Spanish flag and an article Of furniture.
When the first early risers discovered
the outrage they made great uproar.
The hook and ladder truck was called
and men assembled the pole to remove the
Objectionable object. The vandals, how
ever, had done the job in thorough
manner, cutting the halliards sh ,rt off
behind them, and the ladder men spent
the best part of the morning, watched by
a large crowd of highly interested citi-
zens, in removing the old haliards and
substituting new ones.
During the evening parties also visited
the Washington grammar school. near
by, and, tearing down the flag there,
hoisted in it's stead piratical looking
emblem bearing skull and cross.bones.
This was also promptly removed by the
janitor.
The painting of the college statue Of
John Harvard few years ago was bad
enough, but this tampering with the
American flag is regarded as too serious
piece of business to be allowed to pass
unnoticed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
A CLERGYMAN'S VIEWS.
On One Of the Vexed Questions
Of tho Day.

The greatest free thinker amongst our
readers would doubtless dispute some Of the
pulpit utterances Of the Rev. Geo. A. Wiki
ms, Of West Lebanon, N. H., the village
just across the river from White River juno
ton, VT. but the greatest follower Of tho re-
doubtable Ingersoll will 60 back on his
champions teachings II he doubts tho evil
dence Of his senses or refuses to believe
what the most superficial investigation will
prove to be true. If tho Rev. Gentleman
lived on the Pacific Slope and his views or
opinions on the subject under discussion
were published in the States of Vermont and
New Hampshire, there would be room for
argument. But as no lives in the State Of
Vermont, is well known on both sides of the
boundary line, and has ministered to great
many congregations, skepticsm is not allow
able. From exposure and overwork," he
says, "while in my last clerical charge ex.
perienced considerable trouble from an af.
lection of the kidneys. Having made use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills found great relief from
them" You can't spin a long yarn
about backache. You have it. 1t hurts and
you wish to get rid of il. What will drive it
away is worth moro to the reader than a
column and half of symptoms. Can you
ask for more convincing proof than the Rev.
Mr.. Wilkins testimony
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price, so cents, or mailed by Foster
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y, Sole Agents for
the United States.
Remember the name, "Doan' S." and take
no other.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29

Speaking Of the march from Banes,
where he went to receive the munitions
from the Florida expedition, he said:
I'VE had hard march over the rough
roads. Engagements with the Span
iards? No, because there were no
spaniards. My 1000 men are in good con-
dition except for slight fatigue Of the
long march. We found enough food,
though the Spaniards are starving. The
patriots are not suffering from the
blockade. They can always get food.
1t is the Spaniards who pay the price.
I think the war will be over in a few
months. You can beat the Spaniards
easily; but 1t is very hard to drive them
out"
Then General Garcia asked Admiral
Sampson, who sat beside him, what
had happened to the other Spanish
ships, the Pelayo and the rest, and
opened his eyes wide, with a muttered
exclamation of surprise, when he heard
that Admiral Camara was still at home.
At Holguin, Garcia said, there are
10000 Spanish troops. but he believes
the 5000 men he left there will effectually
prevent the enemy from reaching San
tiago from the Holguin side
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
The Injunction Dissolved.

The order dissolving the injunction
against the Barre and Montpelier Trac-
ton and Power company in favor OF the
Consolidated Lighting company to re-
strain the former corporation from
operating its trolly railroad with power
from the J. r. Viles plant at Middlesex
was received from Judge Munson Friday.
The order from Judge Munson is to the
effect that the injunction is dissolved on
condition that the defendant file bond
in the sum OF $4,000 to pay the orator
all damages he may be adjudged to have
sustained from the defendants employ.
mcnt of electric current from the Middle
ssex plant in disregard to the terms of
agreement of January 1S, 1897.
1t is further conditional that master
be appointed at once so that his report
may be filed in the court Of chancery by
the second of next September.
Another condition is that if the price of
electric lighting is lowered by the owner
of the Middlesex plant the Consolidated
company may move for renewal of the
Injunction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29

by the seaside has wholly returned. So
pronounced has been the change OF feel
ing that very few people, indeed, are like
" to remain away from the beaches this
summer because OF any fear OF the Span
ish.
The hotel people, who were naturally
very much depressed at the outset, are
now looking forward to an excellent
season, and the only enemy they have to
fear now is unreasonable weather. Most
of the big houses have booked their usual
quota of guests at this date, and the 9TH
Gals of the Boston & Maine Railroads
passenger and ticket department, who
are the most infallible authorities on
such questions, report that the outlook
for an average season is very encourage
ing. :,
Requests for the Companv's illustrated
booklet "All Along Shore" (which, by
the way is sent to anyone on receipt Ola
two cent stamp are unusually numer-
GUS this month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Helen Keller Rides a Bicycle.

Helen Keller, the deaf, dumb and blind
girl, has added another achievement to
her wonderful progress in education, she
has learned, with her teacher, Miss Sui
Ivan, to ride bicycle. This fact coming
to the nowledge Of Col. Albert A. Pope,
he has sent her the best Columbia tan
dem that can be made. 1t is gift that
will greatly please all of Helens friends.
This extraordinary girl, who is pre-
pairing for entrance at Radcliffe College,
is now seventeen, and will not be ready
for college for another year. She is
spending the summer at Wrentham,
Mass, where she will allow herself the
ordinary students holiday. Modern in.
ventions have happily come to her aid in
her mental development. The type
writer is of greatest service to her, and
her learning of Greek has been made
easier by the use of typewriter with
Greek letters. Notwithstanding her
severe application to books, her vigor.
GUS health is unimpared. She greatly
enjoys her excursions on the wheel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
r,echanlcs Exhibition Of 1903.

Some criticism has been made of recent
exhibitions of the Mechanics Association
as to supposed preponderance of ex-
hibits for show or sale over those of
mechanical novelty and Importance. An
effort was made at the last exhibition to
overcome the tendency in that direction,
and the management of the present ex-
hibition are drawing the lines still closer.
Applications received for working
mechanical exhibits have exceeded in
number any previous exhibition at so
early date, manufacturers thus endors.
ing the stand taken by the management,
assuring great moving industrial plant,
and not department store bazaar.
Every pains has been taken to have
those exhibits only which are interest
ing, instructive and educational.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
SEASHORE IS ALL SERENE.
Last Vestige Of the "Scare" Has Passed ant
Hotel Men are Happy.

After all the misgivings INDUCED in by
hotel proprietors and owners ofseashore
cottages, it looks as if the coming season
at the New England beaches would be in
no way different from any ofits predeces-
sors, unless to be more successful than
many of them.
The little "scare" following the sug-
gestion that the Spanish fleet might pay
a flying visit to our northern shores and
contribute trifing midsummer excite
ment to some of our popular resorts,
died away almost before it took well de-
fined shape. 1t was like the general
trepidation that filled the public heart
about the time the war itself was de-
clared, and which has given way to a
feeling of calmness and almost indiffer-
ence.
Since it has become apparent to even
the most timid that the time when Spain
could have sent an armada against the
New England coast long since went by,
and that the seat of war must now be
confined to point even south of Ameri-
cas- winter resorts, the courage of those
who like to enjoy their summer vacation
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29

w. P. Dillingham; of Waterbury, c. S.
Page Of Hyde Park. w. O. Baldwin OF
Burlington, F. D. White of Rutland, H..
S. Brigham of Bennington, L. P. Slack
OF St. Johnsbury, F. A. Dwinnel of
Montpelier, c. S. Forbes of st. Adams,
and E. B. Taft Of Burlington.
Boy Killed by Lightning.
The Hardwick Gazette tells this strange
story OF boys death: "A 14year-old
son OF Mrs. Allen. who works for r. F..
Carter, was struck by lightning recently
near Morgan, while on his way from
school. The little fellow had stopped at
neighbours during the severe thunder
shower and had started for home after
the shower had Stacked up. He had pro-
ceeded but few rods when the bolt
struck him, tearing his clothes off and
killing him instantly"
Luther Wilson of Plymouth, who was
arrested Thursday charged with violat-
ing the fish laws, "a understood trout
having been found in his possession, was
arraigned. He owned up to having
caught only part of them. He was held
in $500 bail and his case was continued.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
ST. JOHNSBURY AND
LAKE CHAMPLATNp D

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, Jun o, 49,.
Trains Leave ST. Johnsbur, -0ss
GOING WEST.
For Danville, Hardwick, Morr;sv;u.
bridge {unssto r. Burlington, st. A1 Ssm.
For Danville, West Danville, Valdez - m IN.
boro, East Hardwick, Hardwicka G SreeEs-
vile, Hyde Park,7 80 a. m, 20 and Mdopr Y
p. m. Gnu o'lO
For Johnson, Cambridge Junction, Rur,,r.
ton Fleteh t Fairfield, Sheldon, HishRa as.
For Stanbridge, st. Johns, and Monfrppa.m m.
East Swanton, 7.3o a. m. and On via
GOING EAST. "'
For East st. Johnsbury, North co.,
\ Miles lie Pond and Lunenburg. zoo S"eS Snd
For Whitefeld, Fabyans, Crawford W. a..
North Conway, Fryeburg, Po,+ SIlea'
Brunswick, lewiston, Augusta, wateryiI,a
bangor and st. John, 200 ann @ % V, II,
2 As p. m. Ill.,
For Boston via North Conway, 200 a -,
go am. o. M
ii. Il. FOLSOM, d. J. FLANDERS
eupt' Gen. Pass. Agt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
1obs0n's Brother.

A young man OF 81 years, courteous,
quiet, steady-eyed and with chin mod
eled like the Prov ola battleship, entered
the military academy at West Point,
June 20. His name is Hobson-James
Marcellus Hobson land he is the brother
of that Hobson who needs neither adjec-
tives nor further description.
lanes Hobson hasn't any one but him
self to thank for his appointment to West
Point. He won it in fair fight, by COM
petitive examination, from score OF
candidates.
"You ought to have seen my brother
play football and tennis" says he. HE
could map out more effective plays on a
football field than anybody / ever saw.
His side nearly always won. He had
way of making the other side think he
was ratified or didn't know what he was
doing, and then the first thingy you knew,
why, he had another goal on the score.
"And swim He Taught me to swim
said every boy had to, and took me out
in deep water and made me.
"Rlch was a great boxer. He seldom
fought, but when he did it was some
thing to remember. You can't make
him afraid of anything. He does not
know how. Next to football and tennis,
l think he liked baseball and riding"
Gen. William R. Skater of the regular
army, who led the invasion of Cuba
Wednesday, sprung from the noted YER
mont family of that name. His father
was lanes Shafter, born in the little
farming town of Athens, a few miles west
of Bellows Falls, who in early life emf
grated west, settling in Michigan and
becoming conspicuous in the affairs Of
that state. An uncle of the late Oscar l..
Shafter, native also of Athens, after
practicing law in Vermont for several
years with distinguished success, went
to California in the sos and there became
judge of the supreme court. The little
Vermont town is naturally proud of its
distinguished grandson and the old
SKATER homestead, now owned and &C.
cupied by James Browne, is pointed out
to every visitor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
BOSTON & MAINE R, RI
PAssUMPsIC DIyIsIoN

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, JUN. Of. 1903
Trains Leave 1t. J ohnsburv
GOING SOUTH.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua
and Boston via White River iun .ywen
12.43 and 9.45 a. M, arriving ar pos.ni,
S.15 a. m. and 4.45 pm. os'on
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua ro,.,,
and Boston via Wells River and Plvmowti,
1.4o a. m: daily. 9.45 a. m. and o , AZ
and $50 p. m. f'oo
For White River Junction, Bellows Fa,,s
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford Na,',,
Haven and New York, 1913, and Ok
For Newbury, Bradford, Norwich and Whit.
River Junction, 12.4s and $3.50 a. m. and
For Passumpsic, Barnet and Mcrrdo.s
$50 a. M, 600 pm.
For Wells River, 12.43 and $3.50 a, m. Q. "A
and 600 p. m.
For Montpelier, 9.45 a. M, 2.s4 D.. m.
For Littleton, 1856 a. m, 2.34 and 100
p. m.
GOING NORTH.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.2o. ao7
and 1045 a. m. 3.13, 4.27 and 7.Ss nm
For West Burke, Barton and Barton Land !.
Ing. 3.07 and 1915 a. M, 3.13. 4.27 and
1856 p. m.
For Stanstead and Derby Line, Massawipp
North Hatley, Lennoxville and Sherbroofe.
3.O7 and 1913 a. m, 1856 D, m.
ForQuebec via Sherbrooke and Grand Trunk
Ry., 3.07 a. m. and 1856 p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Cen.
trail Ry., 307 q. m. and 1855 d. m.
For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Grand
Trunk Ry., 3.o7 q. m. and 1856 p. m.
For Montreal via Newport and Canadian
Pacific Ry., 2.20 a. m. daily, 3.13 p. m. i
d.. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
conferred an LII. D. on Admiral Dewey.

The Spanish prize steamship Panama,
which was captured by the lighthouse
tender Mangrove off Havana on April
25, has been sold at auction and was
purchased by the government for SILL
000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
WAR NEWS.

A correspondent of the Associated
Press had an opportunity of interview
ing General Calixto Garcia, who, with
his staff, was brought to Admiral Samp-
sons flagship on the gunboat Vixen.
The whi e-haired general was lying
in the cabin Of Captain Chadwick, the
commander Of the New York He was
seasick. This is the message Garcia
sent to the American people: II IN
obliged for the efforts Of the American
people in securing the independence Of
Cuba, and l shall do all l can TO defeat
the Spanfards quickly"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Landing Of American Forces.

The landing of the American forces at
Baiquiri Wednesday was a beautiful
peice of strategy. As early as 2 o'clock
in the afternoon 5000 men had been put
ashore and at midnight the main portion
of General Skaters forces were on Cuban
soil.
While the gunboats and the battleship
Texas were paving their way for the
landing of the troops the Iowa, Massa-
chusetts, Oregon and Indiana lay near
by to pounce upon any Of Admiral Ger
vera's fleet should they attempt to
attack the transports. The landing
point and surrounding territory within
reach was thoroughly shelled previous to
embarkation by the New Orleans,
Detroit, Castine Wasp and Suwauee and
demonstration was made against Ca
banas to draw the attention of the
Spaniards. This demonstration was
made by the Texas which engaged the
west battery for some hours during
which one man on board was killed.
AS soon as some of the mines have
been taken from the harbor of Guanta-
namo light draft cruiser will 60 in and
destroy a Spanish gunboat that is tied
up at the city wharf.
The work Wednesday was ofan exceed
ingly daring nature and was accomplish
ed by four boats.