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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
EAST BARNET.

There was grand fag-raising here
last Saturday evening which brought to-
gether good crowd. Hon. H. c. Bates
Of St. Johnsbury was the speaker, the
Barnet band furnished fine music and it
was much enjoyed.
The promenade and strawberry festi-
val that was announced for Friday even
ing June 10th will be postponed on ac-
count of sickness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
HARVEY.

Miss Bertha Moore is at home from
Frank Woods.
Mrs. Jane Currier is visiting at her
brothers, ]. L. Woodland, for few days.
Mrs. M. E. Moore is i'll with Dutch
measles.
Harley Bartlett's horse ran away one
day last week. 1t was hitched to the
buggy and became frightened and ran.
Some damage was done to the buggy
but the horse was not injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Frye visited in
Ryegate and South Ryegate the last Of
the week.
N. P. Hollis of East st. Johnsbury was
in this place last Thursday.
John McGill has Columbia bicycle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
The Omaha Exposition Of 1898

Beats the Centennial Exposition which
occurred in Philadelphia in 1876, away
out of sight and is next to the Worlds
Fair at Chicago, in importance to the
whole country. All OF the States in the
Trans-Mississippi region are interested,
and our Eastern friends willenjoy visit
to Omaha during the continuance Of the
Exposition, from June to October, inclu-
sive. 49,
Buy your excursion tickets over the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
An illustrated folder descriptive of the
Exposition will be sent you on receipt of
2.cent stamp for postage. Address c. A.
Brown, General Pass. Agent, New Eng
land, Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08

Is the name OF the only perfect train in
the world, now running every night be.
tween Chicogo, St. Paul and Minneapolis
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway-the pioneer road of the West in
adopting all improved facilities for the
safety and enjoyment Of passengers. An
illustrated pamphlet, showing views OF
beautiful scenery along the route OF the
Pioneer Limited, will be sent free to any
person upon receipt Of two-cent postage
stamp. Address Geo. H. Heafford, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago, III.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
WEST WATERFORD.

E. A. Blodgett has raised his new barn.
1t is sc by A. E. ]. Farnham was hurt
at the raising so b. was unable to walk
at first.
By invitation of Mrs. Lawrence and
Mrs. Ladd 65 people were at the picnic
Saturday in E. ]. Farnham's grove.
They presented Mr.. and Mrs. Farnham
with $22 with which they were very
much pleased.
Mrs. E. E. Hovey is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Orson Cushman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
WEST BURKE.

Miss Fannie Spencer of Barton spent
Decoration Day in town.
Rev. E. A. Hoyt of Dover, N. H.,
preached very able sermon in the Uni
versalist church on Sunday. 1t would
seem that with good church building
and as many Universalist people as there
are in West Burke and vicinity that there
might be an active parish.
David Porter and Mrs. Aurora Davis
of ST.. Johnsbury were at Perry Porters
over Sunday.
Cephas Trefren and wife are at their
cottage at Lake Willoughby.
Mrs. Flint and Mrs. Stevens are visit
ing relatives and friends at St. Johnsbury.
Hiram Goss of St. Johnsbury was in
town over Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
WEST DANXILLE.

Mrs. Lucetta harrington visited Mrs.
Ann Walbridge of Cabot Saturday.
reunion of the Brickett family was
held at Peacham last Saturday. Thirty
one members of the family from this vii
lage and Walden were present.
Mrs. Dora Choate left Saturday for a
visit in the West.
News comes to US of the death OF a son
Of Rev. A. Gregory, former pastor here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
"Oh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
the; be induced to try the successful med
icine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold
on a positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent effect
after taking the first dose. Price 25c.
and SOC. Trial size free. At all druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
NORTH DANVILLE.

Editor B. U. Wells of the Lyndonville
Journal and H. V. Wakefield and family
of Lyndonville spent Sunday in town.
H. w. Varnum of Cambridge called on
friends in the place few days since.
Charles Webb, long time resident of
this town, died at his home on the North
Danville road Saturday. Funeral ser
vices were held from his late residence
Monday at 2 p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
GREENSBORO BEND.

The Methodist church was we'll filled
at the Memorial day exercises. Rev. Mr.
Guild of Greensboro rendered a very APP
propriate address.
MIR. and Mrs. c. H. Batchelder have
taken gentleman boarder for an indet-
mite period. Congratulations.
Bert Russell and Miss Julie Flanders
were married at the home of tie bride
Wednesday, June /. They are to live in
Mr.. Russell's house at East Hardwick.
The Greensboro second nine defeated
the East Hardwick team last Saturday.
Score "a to ~.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
Very Low Rates to San Francisco,

Via the Northwestern Line Chicago &
Northwestern Railway. Excursion tick.
cts will be sold at greatly reduced rates
June % and 20, limited to return until
August 81, inclusive, account of meeting
Of North American Turner's Union. For
rates and other information ask your
nearest Ticket Agent or write
H. A. Gross, 461 Broadway, New York
]. E. Britain, 36S Washington, Boston,
Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
PELLET In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by NEW Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention of water almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy.
Sold by c. c. Bingham, 81 Main St.,
Druggist, st. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08
. WATERFORD.

A caucus of the republican voters will
be held in the vestry of the church at
Lower Waterford, Saturday, June IL, at
2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose OF elect
ing delegates to the state, district and
county convention.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Secretary
Long has decided that Admiral Ger
vera may secure parole II certain
details can be arranged, and he wishes
to do so. The admiral is expected with
his fellow officers and prisoners at An
napolis tonight.
Commander BrownSon of the auxili-
airy cruiser Yankee was in conference
with Secretary Long to-day, arranging
for the trip of his ship with large
cargo of ammunition for Commodore
Watson's squadron in it's attack on the
coast of Spain. The Yankee is at
Norfolk, and will sail tomorrow for
Santiago. She will reach there about
next Tuesday and the big stock of am
munition will then be placed upon the
battle ships and cruisers. This trans
fer of powder and shells is delicate
operation, requiring time, and it is prob
able that the week will be well along
before this and the recalling of the
Yankee will permit the squadron to
actually get under way for Spain.
Owing to the important mission of
Commodore Watson's squadron and its
possibility of long absence from an
American port, every magazine on the
ships VIII be full when the ships sail.
Admiral Sampson recently made the
requisition for the ammunition sup
plies, as these had run low as a result
of the engagement with the Cervera
squadron and the frequent Smelling Of
Santiago. One load already has been
taken down on a supply ship, and the
Yankee now fills up the quota. Each
battle-ship will have about 200 tons Of
powder, with fifty to seventy of the
largest 12-inch or 13-inch shells, ac-
cording to the size of the big guns,
seventy to eighty S-inch shells, 200 to
300 of the shells for six-pounders and
other medium sized guns, and 500 to
800 rounds for the small rapid fire guns.
The cruisers carry approximately the
same allowance, without the shells for
the II and Is inch guns. Aside from
this equipment of shells, the squadron
is we'll provided with solid armor- pierre
ing steel shot. There has been no call
for an additional supply of the arnor
piercers, as Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
seems to have used very few Of them
thus far, combining their work to the
big explosive shells. The latter, al
though not made for armir piercing,
are tested by the Navy Department to
pass through four inches of solid steel,
not exploding until through the steel
They have done such execution that
Admiral Sampson had reserved almost
his entire stock of armor- piercing
shells.
The Navy Department will not set a
time for the departure of Commodore
Watsons squadron, but with the de-
livery of the Yankees supply Of am
munftion very few days will be lost
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17

SEEK CLOSER
FRIENDSHIP
Object of the Formation of
the Ang1o-American
League.

countries for the purpose of promoting
that good understanding which cannot
fail to have great effect in political af-
fairs as we'll as in social life"
H. Rider Haggard, the eminent now
elist, belongs equally with the noble
men already quoted to the committee
of the Anglo-American League. He
leads the life of a country gentleman
in Norfolk, but takes keen interest
in imperial politics and thus is decld-
eddy representative man. he mas
travelled far and wide in the United
States, and in compliance with my re-
quest for his views he has favored me
with the following expose:
II have a long cherished idea of the
United States and the mother country,
and have always felt grieved when I'M
friendly feelings have temporarily
risen on either side, for I consider a
misunderstanding an enormous calan1-
ity for both countries. Thus l am in
clined to believe that the present dis
play of mutual good will is one of the
most fortunate things that has hap
pened during the present generation,
for 1 hold that the future Of the two
countries is largely bound up one with
the other. If our enemies get the bet
ter of the United States, America is
bound to suffer, probably to large
extent If, on the other hand, we join
forces, I believe that after one great
struggle, which is bound to come, we
shall be able to dictate peace to the
world for the benefit of the world.
do not agree with a political school
which holds that there can be no union
because of diversity of interests aris-
ing from the fact that America is pro-
tectionist and we free traders. Our
colonies favor protection, and yet we
have here the warmest and closest
union These are minor matters, in
my humble opinion. The first practical
step would be for the United States
Legislature to pass an arbitration
treaty, after which the treaty of an
offensive and defensive alliance would
probably follow as a natural sequence"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17
ALL OUR BATTLE-SHIPS
MAY BE SENT TO SPAIN
Important Instructions Sent to Com
modore Watson by Secre-
tary Long.

NEW YORK, July 16.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Herald tele
graphs: Important instructions rela-
tive to the organization of the eastern
squadron and it's plan of operations
against Spain were intrusted this after
noon to Commander w. II. Brownson,
commander of the auxiliary cruiser
Yankee, for delivery to Commodore
Watson his conmander-in-chief These
instructions were considered and ap-
proved this afternoon by Secretary
Long during conference he had with
the Naval War Board.
The question of increasing the eastern
squadron was definitely determined. I
was told positively by an official in a
position to know that orders will be
issued within the next few days as
signing all the battleships to the east
ern squadron, provided Rear Admiral
Sampson makes no objection. Should
orders be issued in accordance with the
information of the official who talked
with me. Commodore Watson will have
at his disposal these men-of-war: Bat
tleships Oregon, Massachusetts, Iowa,
Indiana and Texas; protected cruisers
Newark and probably New Orleans,
Minneapolis and Columbia; auxiliary
cruisers Yankee, Yosemite and Dixie.
This will leave enough armored and
protected cruisers to conduct operations
against Porto Rico and defend the
American coast.
Secretary Long thoroughly appreci
ates the fact that no great amount Of
damage can be done to Spanish cities
by American warships and that the
only result Of a bombardment will be
of a moral character designed to in
f1uence the Madrid Government to sue
for peace. But the bombardment Of
Notifications will result in a return fire
from the Spanish guns, and it is deemed
desirable to have well-protected ships
participate In the attack. Therefore,
my informant stated, 1t is the desire
of the board to attach additional battle
ships to Commodore Watson's squad
ron.
There can be no question Of the effect
of the appearance of such a force on
the Spanish coast. Admiral Camara,
with only one second class battleship,
the Pelayo, and one f1rst-class battle
ship, besides four torpedo-boat de-
stroyers, a dozen torpedo boats and
half a dozen auxiliary cruisers, will be
in a much worse plight than was Ad-
miral Cervera. His force is so vastly
inferior to Commodore Watson's com
mand that it's annihiliation would be
complete even If it fought under the
guns of the Cadiz Qualifications, from
which every effort will be made By
Commodore Watson to draw 1t.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17
NO REASON WHY THERE
SHOULD BE A PANIC
Surgeon General Sternberg Discusses
the Yellow Fever Situation
at Santiapo

NEW YORK, July ia Washing
ton special says: Surgeon General
Sternberg, while he does not talk light
ly of the yellow fever situation in San
tiago, is by no means willing to join
in the extreme fears felt by some
others. Every expression from him is
calm and reassuring. General Stern
berg said to me that he was depending
upon official dispatches for his esti-
mate of the situation, and they did not
Indicate a situation over which, with
proper precaution, there should be
panic. He was distinctly relieved when
he felt certain that no more fighting
would be required of the soldiers. It
was lying in soggy trenches near ref
ugees who came infected from Santi-
ago that made the problem complex
and uncertain, he said. The medical
authorities were then comparatively
helpless against the spread of the dis
ease Now, he said, the case was diff
ferent; men could be organized, not on
a basis of early action against the en-
envy, but on basis of requirements
necessity against the spread Of the
fever.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17
THIRTY THOUSAND MEN
ORDERED TO PORTO RICO
General Brooke to Command and the
Expedition to Sail Within
Ten Days.

NEW YORK, July ia Washing
ton special says: Major General ]. r..
Brooke, who under General Miles will
command the expedition to Porto Rico,
arrived in Washington last night, and
spent to-day in making preparations
for the approaching campaign. Thirty
thousand is the number Of troops that
is expected to go with General Brooke.
and they are expected to leave these
shores within the next ten days. In
addition to two regiments of regular
infantry. four regiments of cavalry and
eight or ten batteries of artillery now
at Tampa, the Fifth Infantry has also
been ordered there. All these regulars
will be included in the expedition. The
plans have gone a step further, and it
is limited that even some Of the troops
from Santiago will go If they prove to
be perfectly free from infection, but
this is far from being decided upon. 1t
is not known when General Brooke will
go from Washington. but it is expected
he will make his headquarters near
Newport News for the assembling of
an army to follow without delay the
blockading fleet, part of which left San
tiago last night for Porto Rico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17

the officers with their side arms and
the men with their small arms He
said the arms could afterward be sent
to Spain either on the ships with the
troops or on other ships. General Toral
further remarked that he expected our
commanders. as representatives Of
brave and chival rous people, would not
seek to humiliate his army or make it
appear that he was vanquished. AS
brave men his soldiers desired to go
home with honor. They had simply
yielded to superior force and they
would prefer dying to going home with
out their honor. Our commissioners
could not resist this appeal, but they
said 1t lay beyond the terms laid down
recommend it to Washington.
At o'clock General Toral returned
to the city to consult with General Lii
Mares General Toral and the Spanish
commissioners returned at $50 O'clock,
saying they desired a still further
change In the phraseologyl Of the arti-
cies and suggested postponemant I'M
til morning. This General Wheeler
firmly declined: Thereupon a recess
ers returned at that hour and the ar
ticles were again gone over in detail.
Various changes of verbiage, which
tended only to soften the sound of the
terms without affecting the sense, were
proposed by the Spanish and our COM
missioners accepted practically all of
them.
Wheeler suggested that the good faith
OF the Spaniards be tested. All the ar
ticles were re-read and each commits
sioner in turn was asked If they were
satisfactory. When they replied In the
Affirmative General Wheeler asked
them to aff1x their signatures. This
they. appeared reluctant to do, but
could not well refuse. When all had
signed the commissioners separated to
meet again at $3.50 in the morning.
The principal municipal authorities
are to continue in control Of the city
until the Spanish troops are en-
barked. The Spanish troops from other
parts are to be embarked at the near
est ports. Refugees are to return to
their homes, but not until the sanction
OF Madrid Is received, and the same APP
plies to the removal Of the obstruc-
lions at the mouth Of the harbor. Pend
Ing this, however, Miss Clara Barton
and the Red Cross agents, with sup
plies, are to be allowed to enter the
city over the line Of the Juragua Rail-
road.
The water main, which was cut, is
to be repaired to-day. No Cubans are
TO be allowed to enter the city. All
the artillery and the batteries at the
entrance of the harbor are to be left
intact and we are to obtain possession
of the gunboat in the harbor
Pending the sanction Of Madrid
everything is at a standstill, and, as
result, the troops on both sides are in
the trenches. While there Is only a re-
mote chance Of the Government at Ma
drid upsetting everything, at the last
moment, such an event is still recog-
nized as a possibility. However, our
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17

newspapers accuse the Emperor Of ex-
ceeding his powers in the appointment
of three professors of the Prussian
Technical High School from the mem
bers of the House of Lords, such an
appointment requiring the signature Of
the Chancellor, which was not OBJ
tanned through the position of the Cab
met.
Heavy rains have prevailed through
out Germany all the week and have
greatly damaged the crops in the flood
ed parts. The floods were especially
severe in the Brunswick district, where
many houses were destroyed.
The Governor of the German colony
at Kiaochau Bay has asked the German
merchants if they desire the introduce
ton there of the German customs tariff,
Some of the newspapers complain of
the favors shown American preserved
meats in the army and navy, TO the
detriment of German meats.
Mr. White, our ambassador. was run
over and somewhat injured by a BIZ
cyclist near Brandenburg Gate on
Tuesday. The officials Of the embassy
have rented new offices at the corner
of Inter den Linden and Schadow
new quarters are larger and better
adapted for the purpose.
In spite of Admiral Dewey's dispatch
confirming the exclusive news of the
Associated Press as to the conduct of
the German warship at Subig Bay, a
section Of the German press still pro-
fesses to disbelieve the Irene incident.
The Cologne Gazette says: THE story
was got up by the Associated Press
with the deliberate purpose of produc-
ing enmity between Germany and
America"
The Prussan frontier officials have
been ordered to prevent the Importation
of American pork lacking the American
inspectors certificates. This action is
owing to the instructions of the Gov
eminent at Washington to omit the
marks when the meat Is intended for
the German Embassy.
A statement having appeared in the
newspapers that thirty EIGHT cases Of
trichinoss which had occurred in Sax
ony were due to the use of American
pork, it was shown that all the cases
in question were due to one trichinous
Saxon hog.
Irving Scott the American shipbuild-
er, is returning from Russia, to which
country he had been summoned by the
Gar for the purpose of advising in re-
gard to the Russian naval construc-
ton. His mission has been wholly sue
cessful.
King Albert Of Saxony is suffering
from occasional hemorrhages, but his
general health is good.
Herr Liebnicht, the Socialist leader,
speaking at Berlin during the week,
said the battle of Manila was a greater
feat than the battle of Sedan, which
resulted in the capture Of the French
Emperor and his army by the Germans
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17
SIXTY THOUSAND MEN
HAVE BEEN RECRUITED
Presidents Second Call for Volun-
teers Meets with Cheer
full Response.

WASHINGTON, July 16. - Nearly
$4,000 Of the 10000 volunteers asked for
by the President in his second call for
troops have been recruited, and most
of them have been mustered into the
service OF the number already re-
eruited under the second call 10000
have been assigned to regiments now
in the field and have been sent to join
the organizations to which they are as
signed. A few less than 10000 have
been recruited for new organizations
Some of these organizations have been
mustered into service. but a few Of
them yet lack the required number of
men. Adjutant General Corbin hopes
to have the details Of the second call
entirely cleared up by August 1.