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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
Give Us a New Secretary of War.

There is an increasing feeling that
the government has in Secretary
Alger an inefficient secretary of war
We are very much afraid that he
was appointed to this position not
because of his supposed qualifca-
tions for it, but because of politics.
Lincoln made the same mistake in
appointing Cameron, but he prompt-
ly repaired it by dropping Cameron
and appointing Stanton, unquestion-
ably the greatest war secretary in
the history of the country. Hit be
true that Alger is a mistake the
quicker the President recognizes it
and appoints his successor the better,
and there is no man in the nation
better qualified for the place thar
Redheld Proctor of Vermont. 1t is
not question of politics. 1t is no,
question of sentiment. 1t is not 6
question of geography. The best
man in the nation should be calico
to NIL its most important position
at just this juncture, and while il
isn't generally good policy to SWAP
horses in crossing a stream it il
sometimes necessary and in this in
stance we believe, vitality necessary
Mr.. Proctor would bring to tn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
THE TURN OF LIFE.

Owing to modern methods of living,
not one woman in a thousand APP
proaches this perfectly natural change
without experiencing a train of very
annoying and sometimes painful symp-
toms.
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
The Vermont Way.

Dispatches tell us that on the 9th
the German gunboat Irene, in Subig
bay, refused to permit an attack on
the Spaniards on Grande Island,
whereupon Rear Admiral Dewey
promptly dispatched the Raleigh
and Concord to investigate the
matter. AS result Of the investi-
CATION the Raleigh pumped SIX
inch shell through the Spanish com
mander's house, dropped several
other shells and things about the
premises, whereupon the Spaniards
surrendered 500 of themselves, lot
of ammunition and things and the
island itself. 1t is incidentally
mentioned that while all this was
going on 1.-THE German Irene slipped
her cable and steamed out OF the
other channel" Dewey's possess
ion of Subig bay, it is said, defeats
Germany's supposed plans to inter
fere in the Philippines.
We very much doubt it would be
wise or judicious thing to send a
dozen generals or admirals off to diff
ferent points of the globe without
any other restrictions than appear to
be imposed on Dewey. With Dewey,
however, it is all right. He is a
Vermonter, which means that he is
endowed with more than the ordi.
nary allowance of good judgment
and sound common sense, as is apt
to be the case with Vermonters
This way of doing business is the
Vermont way. 1t is simple enough
when understood. 1t was just so in
the civil war. Vermonters in that
Struggle were often law unto them
selves. They were obliged to be
Men born OF Vermont mothers, rear
ed among Vermont hills, educated il
Vermont schools, absorb sense ant
courage with every breath they draw
and may be safely trusted to NEE
any emergency, even though it be tt
respond to German bluff with al
American bomb shell. There ar
times and occasions when such act
would be foolhardy and when, pei
haps, the solons at Washingto
should ecalled on to pass judgmen
on what should be done, but so Ion
as level headed Vermonter is a
the front he may be safely trusted
act without wiring Washington 70
instructions. What a pity it is tina
there are not Vermonters enough t
fill all the prominent positions a
the front
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20

national rivalries. (3) The growth
OF good will and mutual understand
ing between Great Britain and the
United States and the settlement OF
all pending disputes between Canada
and America, now virtually assured,
constitute working union of Eng
disappearing people against the rest
OF the world TOR common ends,
whether any formal agreement is
reached or not"
Our Duty and Destiny.
A reader OF the Constitution, con-
graduating us on the conservative
tone of the paper in discussing the
new questions that have unexpected
lv arisen as results o! the war,
reminds us OF the storm OF indigna.
ton which swept over the country,
annihilating party lines for the
time being and submerging factions,
when it was announced that Mr..
Cleveland had dispatched an extra
judicial envoy to Hawaii for the pur-
pose of hauling down the American
flag that had been raised there and
restoring the monarch that had been
overthrown. Our correspondent
also mentions the obscurity into
which some of those engaged in that
business have been engulied, and he
concludes by suggesting that the ad'
ministration or party which under
takes to haul down the American
flag that has been planted in the
Philippines will not for long years to
come find the climate OF this repub-
lie very healthy.
Well, our correspondent happens
to be southern mana confederate
veteran-and we have no doubt that
his feelings in this matter are those
OF mauy thousands of people who
never take the trouble to write to
the newspapers. The moment seems
timely for the resurrection Of that
broader American policy which
would include all whom destiny
might place under our flag in the
bene6cent embrace of free institu-
tons andgovernment by the people.
Such, we firmly believe, is the mis-
sion of this republic, providentially
planted in the western world, and
armed with every resource that
heaven and the ingenuity OF man car
supply Atlanta Constitution.
All the Spanish Pacific territory is
virtually ours. 1t is so dist nctly
ours in the eyes of the American PEG
pie that to yield or renounce it will
be too startling parallel of Grover
Cleveland's maniacal hauling dowr
of the Stars and Stripes at Honolulu
for any American statesman safely
to give his countenance to it.
Peace that will suit us can be wor
only by unfaltering pressure in war
No faltering in the fight No blund
ering into the trap of armistice /! lie
the United States go on in its man
fest destiny, unchecked by narrow
ness, timidity, or rusticity of mind 1
the counsels of its leaders ii New
York Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
Vermont and the War.

Vermont is paying her soldiers 81
a month in addition to the regular
government allowance. Vermont is
a wee little state, and its bank &C.
count is not as large as Missouri's,
but it knows how to treat its volun.
teer soldiers.-[St. Louis Republic.
1t really looks as though our Yer
mont regiment will not see the active
service-that it will never leave the
limits of the United States. 1t is not
included in the army which Gen.
Miles is about to lead against Porto
Rico, and it does not seem possible
that the war can outlast the con-
quest Of that island. We are sorry
that our Vermonters seem destined
not to harvest big crop of laurels,
but we will be glad to welcome them
back with full ranks.-[B Burlington
News.
o Capt. Clark has been honored with
the appointment of chief of staff of
Commodore Watson, commanding
the Eastern squadron which will 60
to European waters to harass Spain
and destroy Admiral Camara's fleet.
He will remain in command of the
Oregon. This honor is conferred
upon one well deserving Of it and
Bradford, the native place of Capt.
Clark, is prouder than ever of him, II
that is possible. All honor to Capt.
Clark, one of the best officers in the
service, and to the Oregon, Uncle
Sans best all around battleship.-
bradford Opinion.
Maine follows the example of Yer
mont and gives its soldiers the same
extra pay that it gave the first regi
ment OF volunteers in the civil war
AS there is no law authorizing thi:
the governor pays it out of his owr
pocket and will trust to the legisla
ture to reimburse him, which it vii
undoubtedly do. Speaking of thi,
action the New York Post says: III
is an interesting fact that anothe
New England state has also dom
something extra, for the volunteer
in 1898, as it did in 1861. The Yer
mont legislature at its special wa
session voted to pay 81 month GU
OF the state treasury to every soldie
and sailor from that state, as ha,
been done during the four years o
the civil war. 1t is curious circum
stance that, both generation ag,
and now, it should be two SINAI
states in New England, neither G
which is distinguished for eithe
wealth or prodigality Of expenditure
which do more for their soldiers tina
any other commonwealth in tn
, Union"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20

position the result Of his experience
under Harrison in a time Of peace,
the result of his service in the Civil
war, and sound judgment and
common sense which has always
characterized his acts in private life.
1t isn't because he is Vermonter
that the CALIFORNIAN again urges
his appointment as secretary OF war,
but because he seems to be just the
man for the place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
Letter From Chickamauga.
First Death in Co. d.

fFrom our Regular Correspondent
DEAR CALIFORNIAN: = Today has
been dav of rain with us. Not of
sharp, sudden showers such as have
been usual here, but a steady, old.
fashioned, New England like drizzle.
The general sombreness OF earth
and sky has found an echo in our
hearts for one of our number has
answered his last call to arms, and
our circle has been broken.
Private George r. Smith, who has
been i'll for some days with typhoid
fever, passed away last night. l
have just come in from the company
street, where, in the darkness and
rain, by the light of "our lantern,
dimly burning" we have paid our
last sad tribute to a comrade whom
we have all learned to respect and
honor.
We had hoped that when Company
D returned it might be with full
ranks-that our welcome home might
be one unmixed with sadness for the
ones who did not return, but God
wills otherwise, and he whom we
miss tonight so sadly has given his
life for his country's service as truly
as those who are falling today in
active warfare. The duties which
came to him were well and faithfully
done, and officers and men speak OF
him only in words of praise. To
those to whom his death may bring
anxious thoughts of other sick ones,
we are glad to say that all are doing
well and only the best results are
hoped and expected.
We are hoping to get our state
ordnance stores condemned tomor-
row, a proceeding which will proba'
bly, hasten the issue OF the new sup
plies Of which we stand in need.
The weather is much cooler, and
the general health of the men better
in equence.
One disagreeable feature of oul
camp life are the swarms of file:
which infest our tents, and wage wal
upon faces and food with an energy
and perseverance worthy Vernon
insurance agent.
A pretty little custom. and on
which brings a touch of sentimen
into the prosaic duties Of the day
comes each night as the regiment /
lined in the company streets for roll
call and inspection. AS the clea
notes of the bugle sound retreat ever
soldier comes to the position of PAL
ade rest, and stands motionless unit
the last note dies away, when tn
business of the moment is again re
sumed. 1t involuntarily reminds on
of the Angelus.
HERBERT 7. FISHER.
Lytle, Walker Co., Ca, July 10, '9S
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seems ready to
burst, and the
faint feeling
that follows,
sometimes
with chills, as
if the heart
were going to
stop for
gnu, ulO
symptoms "
of a dam
perOuS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20

and l may add that to no other
writer, except Dickens, am | more
indebted for the enjoyment of most
delightful year in England.
OLIVER M. w. SPRAGUE.
Norwich, England, June &c, '9S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20

FOR GOVERNOR
EDWARD c. SMITH of st. Adams
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
HENRY c. BATES of St. Johnsbury.
FOR TREASURER.
JOHN L. BACON OF White River Junction.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
FRED A. ROWLAND Of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR.
o. NJ. BARBER of Arlington.
Republican Congressional Ticket.
FIRST DISTRICT.
H. HENRY POWERS of Morrisville.
SECOND DISTRICT.
WILLIAM w CIRCUIT OF Barton.
Republican County Ticket.
FOR SENATORS.
HARRY BLODGETT of St. Johnsbury.
THOMAS B. HALL Of Groton.
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES.
SALIVA DAVIS of Sheffield.
STEPHEN D. MORSE of Danville.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WALTER p. SMITH of ST. Johnsbury.
FOR SHERIFF.
LORENZO SULLOWAY Of st. Johnsbury.
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
LEIGHTON p. SLACK of st. Johnsbury.
FOR HIGH BAIL1FF.
A. E. WAKEFIELD Of Hardwick.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
DpNFORTH B. LESLIE of Wheelock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
Poor and " eak
Catarrh and Bronchial Trouble
Had no Appetite Now Better ia
Every Way-A Delicate Child

"Some time since took q sudden cold
and could not get rid of it. Being subject
to catarrh and bronchial trouble coughed
terribly. ! lost my appetite and grew
poor and weak and l did not feel like
work. began taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. In short time the cough disap-
peared, l slept well, had good appetite
and l was better in every way. Last
spring was not feeling well, had no APP
petite and no strength. I resorted to
Hoods Sarsaparilla and soon felt moro
like work. My little nephew was deli
cate child and had humor which trou-
bled him so he could not rest at night.
He has taken few bottles of Hoods Sar-
saparilla and now he has good appetite
and is able to Sleep" MISS ABBIE ].
FREEMAN, South Duxbury, Mass.
Hood sl psiiiia
Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
tt,n No, ftar J,,,na
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20

nervous trouble. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs of woman's
system at this trying period of her life.
Mrs. DELLA WATSON, 524 West 5th
st., Cincinnati, Ohio, says:
81 have been using Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for some
time during the change of life and it
has been saviour of life unto me.
lean cheerfully recommend it to all wo-
men, and I know it will give permanent
relief. I would be glad to relate my ex-
perience to anysufferer."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-20
Heat EruptiOns

caused by excessive heat in summer have
safe and sure remedy in @mfort p owder
for it has worked to perfection. always
recommend it for all kinds Of skin irrita-
tiOn" Elizabeth Kirk, Trained Nurse Waterbury, Conn
Druggists as Sample COMFORT POWDER CO.. Hartford
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
ALL is NOT HARMONY
THE REPUBLICANS AND P0PUlISTS ARE
HAVING TROUBLES THESE DAYS.
State Senator Whedbee, of HEREFORD, Announces
He Is in the Fight % End of Battle"
Against Harry Skinner.

Everything is not lovely and serene
among the Republicans and Populists
who heretofore have been working to-
| gether. Yesterdays mail brought II cir
cular letter, headed Confusion YER
sus Fusion which was as follows:
Hertford, \. c.. March -, 1893.
As the political campaign for 1898 IS
daily nearing the people, it is natural
and admissible to ask the party leaders
in the district, what methods and meas
ures shall the members of the Republi-
can party adopt? Whether or not we
will, for another term, fling away
party courage and individuality, and fol-
low the lead, as Il Needless, thoughtless
flock of sheep" the commands ana
demands of the Populists as of the past
four years in this district. III is Desired
on the part of the large majority OF
voting class of the Republicans, by the
way of speaking out in meeting from
the seven "a counties of the Northern
side Of the Albemarle sound, that al
most the solid mass of the Republicans,
tsave some very few who may be for
ring rule possibly are strongly OPP
posed to further support of Harry Skin
ner In the most emphatic terms, the
fiat has gone forth from the Republican
''wigwam" 70 the rank and file, that
Col Skinner cannot again receive the
Republican support for his return TO
Congress. matters not what sort of rigs
and intriguee that may be used to the
contrary A sound Republican must be
nominated in this year of our Lord and
the independence of Cuba. and especially
that of the Republican, party, to defend
this district in the next Civil Service"
Congress of the United States. The
Republican party having performed every
stipulation of the Cooperation Com
pact for the past four years, in the
loyal support of Col. Harry Skinner
now nothing short of the manly support
by the Populst party of the Republican
nominee will the Republicans ac
cept in this approaching campaign. Get
into line of action, We Republicans. and
attend the primary, township. cOnven-
lions of your counties. See to it. coun-
trymen. that such good and trusty dele
gates are selected to attend the Con-
grGssional Convention of this district
that will carry into force this solvent
purpose of nominating a sound Repubi
can to succeed Col Harry Skinner in the
proner representation and in the greatly
needed defense of this district in the
next Civil Service" Congress of the so
called '.frce people"
Faithfully yours to end Of battle
j. IT, WIIEDBEE.
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
WHITE MAN AND METAL
GRAND RALLY OF WHITE MEN AT LAURlN-
BURG MAY 18TH.
There VIII Be Five Hundred Mounted Horse
men-..H Hon. Chas. B. Ayc,ck and Other
Eloquent 0ratora viii Speak.

lanringburg. y. O., April 1.-,Spc-
cial.)-The white men and white metal
were largely in evidence in our city to-
night. Through the untiring efforts of
our townsman. Walter H. Neal. ESD.
n member of the State Executive Com
mittoe. a meeting Of white men, men in
sympathy with the white metal. but
above all. in sympathy with white sllpre-
macy in North Carolina, was called
for the purpose of taking steps prepara-
tory to a grand Democratic rally to be
held in this town on the 18th of May.
DIR. A. NJ. Heron was called to the
chair. At the request of the chair. Mr..
Neal stated the object of the meeting.
We propose to have no less than 800
mounted horsemen from different por-
tions of the county. Perhaps the speak
ing will be the most important feature
of the occasion. 1t is our purpose TO Sc
cure the services of at least two capable
men-one from the western and one from
the eastern portion of the State. One
of these we have already secured in the
person of Hon. G. Il. Aycock. The wri-
ter understands that Mr.. Aycock said he
would be glad of the opportunity of com
ing to Laurinburg and making "a gen
uine white mans speech He knows
how as every one who has ever heard
him can testify. The ladies will also
take lively interest in the programme.
and we feel sure if we can only get the
good women of our State sufficiently in
terested that the next election will wit
ness the exit of the present incapable
gang. Our sister towns and villages have
promised TO cooperate with us heartily,
and we propose to have such a gather
ing of the white mans party as was never
seen here before and to start in motion
a sentiment that will pervade the State.
Come down, Mr.. Editor, and join u.s.
The news & observer., 1898-04-08

Goose Grease Liniment sold and
guaranteed by all druggists.
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
By Abs0rpt on.

Catarrhal sufferers should remember
that Ely's Cream Balm is the only ca
tarrh remedy which is quickly and
thoroughly absorbed by the diseased
membrane. 1t does not dry up the
secretions, but changes them to n limpid
and odorless condition, and finally to a
natural and healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any drug
store, or by sending so cents to Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York,
it will he mailed.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and cleanses the
nasal passages, allays inflammation,
thereby stopping pain in the head, heals
and protects the membrane and restores
the senses of taste and smell. The
Balm is applied directly into the nos
trils.
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
The succassful remedy for
NASAL CATARRH

must be non-irritating. easy OF applica-
ton. and one that will by it's own action
reach the infamed and diseased sur
faces
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the
important requisites OF quick action and
specific curative powers with perfect
safety to the patient. This agreeable
remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has. and both physicians and pa
tents freely concede this fact. All drug
gists cheerfully acknwledge that in it
the acme of Pharmaceutical skill has
been reached. The most distressing
symptoms quickly yield to it. In acute
cases the Balm imparts almost instant
relief
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
HANDSOME NEW TRAIN.

Scabdard Air Line Atlanta Special"
The magnificent train of the Seaboard
Air Line known rs the Atlanta Spe
cial, which runs solid from Washington
to Atlanta, Ca, and which equipment
was originally built by the Pullman Pal
ace Car Company, is now undergoing
q thorough oyerhauling and rebuilding
ut the Portsmouth shops. There is suf-
ficent equipment for five trains. The
first train was turned ont of the shops
to-day and will leave tonight on No. 403
10 go in the line between Washington
and Atlanta. when another train will be
taken off and run in the shops. Thus
in a short while the entire five trains
will he rebuilt. and one train will be al
ways in the shops being overhauled. re-
painted and vanished: hence the equip
ment will be always fresh and new. This
train up 10 the present time has been
considered one of the finest trains that
has ever entered the depot at Atlanta
or Washington. The new train, which
comes from the shops is TO DC by far the
handsomest train ever seen in the State
of Virginia. This train. complete, il,
composed Of mail. express, baggage, sec
ond-class coach, first-class coach and
Two pullmans. The day coach Of this
palace on wheels from outside appear
anons Il exactly like n Pullman sleeper.
and seats seycntyfour people. 1T is
equipped with standard Pullman trucks
from he mail car to the last sleeper
and vestibuled from end to end. The new
color is Il dark olive green with silver
trimmings. with the name of the train
in script letters on the side of each
coach. The train is equipped with pintch
light gas, having Il sufficient number of
chandeliers TO enable the passengers 10
read in any part of the train. The train
is heated by steam and the day coaches
equipped Ike unto Pullman sleepers with
lavatories and other conveniences. This
train will be backed down to the Union
station tomorrow. and it VIII be IL grand
opportunity for the patrons of the line
and the citizens generally TO see one Of
the handsomest trains that has ever gone
over the rails of any railroad Vice
President Mr.. ST John is doing every
thing he can to make the Seaboard Air
Line Il model road in every possible way.
and he is being ably assisted by his en-
ergetic and hustlng General Passenger
Agent. Mr.. Anderson. in looking after
the patrons Of the line.-Virginian and
Pilot. Norfolk
The news & observer., 1898-04-08
MUNYON'S

Gold Cure cures colds in the head, colds on the
hngs. old colds, new colds and obstinate colds and
III forms OF grip. stops sneezng, discharges from
the nose and eyes, prevents catarrh, diphtheria
pneumonia, and all throat and lung troubles These
Pleasant little pellets absolutely harmless have
saved thousands of lives and prevented much sick
ness. The Munyon Remedy Company prepare
separate cure for each disease AT all druggists
Is cents a vial If you need medical advice write
Prof Mnnyon, 1905 Arch Street, Philadelphia. 1t is
The news & observer., 1898-04-08

The facsimile signature of fE
Is on every wrapper of CASTORIA
The news & observer., 1898-04-08

A word to the wise is sufficient" and
word from the wise should be suffi-
clent, but you ask, who are the wise
those who know. The oft repeated ex
perlence of trustworthy persons may
be taken for knowledge. Mr.. w. NJ
Terry says Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy gives better satisfaction than any
other in the market. He has been in
the drug business at Elkton. KY, fol
twelve years; has sold hundreds of bot
ties of this remedy and nearly all other
cough medicines manufactured. which
shows conclusively that Chamberlain
is the most satisfactory to the people.
and is the best. For sale by !. Hal
Bobbitt, Henry II. Hicks and North
Side Drug Store.