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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13

KK RS, JOHN WALLET, Of Jefferson,
NV Wis, than whom none is more highly
esteemed or widely known, writes.
I'm 1890 had severe attack OF LaGrippe
and at the end of four months, in spite OF all
physicians, friends and good nursing could
do, my lungs heart and nervous system we're
so completely wrecked, my life was de-
SPARED of, my friends giving me up. could
only sleep by the use of opiates. My lungs
and heart panied me terribly and my cough
was most aggravating. l could not lie in
one position but short time and not on my
left side at all. My husband brought me
DR.. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and be-
gan taking them. When had taken half
bottle of each was much better and contin-
uing persistently took about a dozen bot
ties and was completely restored to health to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13

Willie Wimples-Wnl you love me
when Pm gone? Daisy Dimples-Yes,
indeed-if you'll go now.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13
ON :: SANS
MIN Ut 8
COUGH CURE

cures quickly. That 10 what it wac
made for. Prompt, safe, sure, quick
relief, quick cure. Pleasant 70 take.
Children like it and adults like It.
Mothers buy it for their children.
Prepared by p. O. Dewitt 4 Co, makers OF
gavin Little Early Risers, the famous
Vetle pills
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13

Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt The edi-
ton is limited, and anyone who wants the
book should send at once.
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The WATCHMAN has
made special arrange
ments with the publish
ers to give the book
free to any of its
readers who send the
coupon with "a two
cent stamp to Wells,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13
COUPON.

Send This with a 2-eeRt
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son g Co., Burlington,
w., and receive free, by
mail, one copy of"Home
DressmdkiNg."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-13
HELP FOR BRONCHITIS

That is almost instantaneous, and nearly
always permanent. To overcome the
cough, soreness, inflammation and puru.
lent discharges that accompany this
affection, take
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
VICTIMS IN THE RUINS
CHARRED REMAINS TAKEN FROM
THE ASHES IN SPOKANE.
Vain but Heroic Attempt of W. II. Gordon
to Save Mrs. Peters Family-The
Bodies Identified.

Spokane. Jan. 2s-The charred and
mangled remains of five of the victims of
the Great Eastern block fire were taken
from the ruins to-day. Two bodies have
been identified. They are ". g. Gordon
and Mrs Cora Peters. and there is Httls
doubt that the others were Mrs Eeters'
three children. Charley. Alma aud A.thet
Mr. Gordon was formerly superintenden mt
of the smelter at Pilot Bay. r. G. He
came to this country from Colorado He
had known Mrs. Peters at Pilot Bay, and
when the building was In flames rushed
np the stairs to save her and her chill
dren. He found her room only TO perish
The position of the bodies told the awful
story of the last moments of agony before
death came 10 the little group MIR. tor
don lay with one arm stretched out as il
attempting 10 help the woman. The other
arm about one of the little girls while
the other little girl and the little boy
chung To him In their dying faith that he
could save them. Some of the bodies were
IN a fairly good state of preservation
Others fell 10 pieces as they were picked
mp. Tho trunk of Mrs. Gordon.s body
was found and enough clothing to posi-
lively identify her. With Mr. Gordon
We're found scraps of his clothing sufli-
ctent TO establish his identity even il
some Of his papers with his name had
not been found.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
WOMAN THE CAUSE OF 1T.
Nearly All the Insnrgent Chiefs of the
Province of Havana Killed While
Sisitin. Their sIistresses.

Havana, Jan. 2S.-Further details re-
garding the killing of Nestor zArangu-
ren. the insurgent leader, known as
the Sheridan Of .suha. I'M ~ les.n fe-
ceiyed. They show that Colonel aran-
zaoe OF the spanish sorces lad knowr.
for some time that -iraEgursn was in
tae habit Of visiting mis- mistress in !
hut in the 1apasse hills ana the day
before yesterday he orderaS. three coll
umns of troops, reinforced by cavalry.
10 surprise the inSurgeut chief. with the
result that the latter was shot and
Killed with one of his companions. The
troops also "a ntured two women and
the father of Araugurenss mistress, who
Is described as the. dynam1ter Of the
band. About 1000 per sons nave visited
the morgue where the body OF Arangu-
ren lies exposed. among them many
ladies and the uncle of the deceased
The remains We're identified by the
chief of the fire department. as well
as by his relatives. There is consider
able comment in the different circles
here at the fact which is now being
pointed out that nearly all the iasur-
gent chiefs of the proyincesoT Havana
have been killed owing to their visit
ing their mistresses.
Another fact which is being COM
mented upon considerably in social cir
cfes is that the bishop of Havana has
visited all the secretaries of the autono-
nous government. waiie, although two
weeks have elapsed since he did SO.
the secretaries have not returned his
visit
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
AN ASSESSMENT ORDERED.
Merchants National Bank Depositors
Will he Paid.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Helena. Jan. 2s.-Eugene Wilson receiv-
er for the suspended Merchants National
bank OF this city. to-day issued notices
10 the stockholders of that institution
that Charles Dawes, comptroller of the
currency. under date of Jan. % had or
dered an assessment of 100 per cent. upon
every share of stock. The call requires
this assessment to be paid on or before
Feb. q next. but the receiver is allowed
authority to grant extensions to those
who pay % per cent. of the assessment on
or before Feb. u and furnish security to
pay the balance. in three payments of
p per cent. each. the last to be made by
May Il next. This assessment if COM
piled with, will raise S350000 for the de-
postors.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
FOR HIS SOULS SAKE.
Matte Overman Is Glad That DIR. Brown
Has Confeseet.

Pittsburg. Jan. 2s.-Mattie Overman.
who accused DIR. Brown. pastor OF the
First Congregational church of San
Francisco. of immoral conduct at the
church trial two years ago. is an act
i've worker In the Hope mission of this
city
In commenting upon Browns con-
fession. Miss Overman said Il am
glad for his own souls sake that
Brown finally made confession. I've
wondered how he held from it as long
as he has without his conscience break
ing him down. | knew / was right
when | make a confession to clear my
own conscience of guilt and it mattered
not to me whether he did so or not so
far as public vindication of myself was
concerned. =
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
ON THE VERGE OF DEATH.
Family of Six Found Starving In n
Desert.

Los Angeles. Jan. 2S-E. Adolph Of this
city, who has returned from Mammoth
lake, 80 miles northwest of Yuma. re-
ports that l.. S. Putnam, agent Of Nor
ton. Drake & Co, found a whole family
pershing on the desert night before last
and rescued them. The family consisted
OF William joyce Of Prescott. Arizona
and his five children. the oldest L years.
Joyce tried to drive overland from Pres
colt TO Chino. Cal. His horses died al
ella Bend and he started Ia walk across
the desert His provisions gave out and
when found the whole six were on the
verge Of death. Their tongues were swol-
len with thirst. and they were nearly
naked and horribly MANNED and swollen
about the feet. They had had nothing to
eat for several days and were wandering
hepelessly on the waste of sand. Only
most careful nursing succeeded in keep
ing them alive the first night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
A TOTAL WRECK.
The steamer Corona Struck On a Rock
Nenr The skeena River.

Nanaimo f. C.. Jan. 2S-The steamer
Danube arrived at Departure bay late
this evening. bringing down news of the
wreck of the steamer Corona with 245
passengers aboard. The Corona struck
rock near the mouth Of the Skesna river
and at once began To sink Lifeboats were
lowered and the passengers were con-
Neyed to the beaehsof the skeena river.
The steamer AIki went 10 the rescue
sac is now on her way south with the
unfortunate gold seekers.
The Corona struck the rock on Tues
day morning bow on and is now laying
with stern submerged 1t is feared that
the Corona VIII prove Il total wreck and
the Whole of her cargo will be lost.
Il Is also reported that the Union
Steamship eompany.s steamer CoquitIan
was wrecked OF the Skeena river Par
ueiilars Of this wreck were not obtained
from the passengers Of the Danube.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
Accused of Fnrcer..

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Jan. 2S.--Sheriff Hagen OF Te-
ton county arrived this morning after
James Fitzgerald. arrested here yester-
day on the charge Of forgery. lie identi-
fled him and viii take him To rhoteau for
trial. lie is accused Of forging the name
of ranehman by the name of Pearson
To a check for $50 drawn on the Great
Falls National bank and passing it on j.
W. Mcknight of Dupuyer
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Seattle, Jan. es.-The observation-disclosures
Tomorrow will say: Information Of an
unquestioned nature has been given I'm
tted circulation that General John IL
Bryant president. Charles Powers, trea >
urer and secretary. and NJ 5. Patcn
chairman Of the board of directors of the
Seattle & International. have resigned
and that on Feb. the Seat 1e ss Interna-
tlonal VIII pass into the operation OF the
Northern Pacific
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Boise. Idaho. Jan. 2s.-Hon F. J. Mills
state engineer. left to-day for Washing
Ion 10 attend an important meeting of
the executive and Legislative committee
OF the national irrigation congress. The
committee. he says. will inaugurate a
congressional campaign in favor of ces-
sion of arid lands To the states.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Port Townsend. Wash. Jan sS-Iast
night. while customs officers were Searen-
ing the steamer City of Topeka FOR con-
traband liquors previous TO her sailing
fer Alaska. they found I'm an obscure
pl8ee IN the ships hold a little s-year-old
boy sound asleep. The Lad gave his nafnss
as Frank TomtiBgson and Tacoma - his
home lie said he was going q the kien=
dixie 10 dig gold. The boy will b sent
back 10 Tacoma.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH.
/ The Idaho Legislature will Not Impeac CHI
the supreme Cour, Judges.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

SptcIaI DIspatch 10 the Standard
Roise, Idaho. Jan. 2S.-It was stated to-
day as coming from an authoritative
source that the poll of the legislature re-
Gently taken resulted adversely to the
plan to reconvene tho legislature for the
purpose of impeaching the members OF
the supreme court There was a strong
feeling In favor OF an extra session OF
the legislature, but not for impeach-
ment. The governor hesitates to call the
body together again and IL can he an
nounced that he will not do SO unless.
perhaps, the state appropriation bin
should be successfully attacked.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Helena, Jan -eS.-Deputy Sheriff An
drews. acting under advices from Sherifr
Fitzpatrick OF Deer Lodge county, ar
rested William LAVAL and wife who
skipped out of Anaconda and are wanted
10 answer the charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses. They were ARE ST.
ed on the Great Northern passenger train
from Butte. They were en- route 10 Se-
attic via Havre. Sherfr Fitzpatrick came
over this afternoon and took them back
to Anaconda tonight
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

the first round had elapsed the affair was
stopped by the referee. assisted by the
police. In that time Smith had cross-but-
tocked his opponent. hit him while he was
living on his back and then kicked him in
the side. In the first elinch Smith repeat
ediy fouled his man. He was then sum-
mariiy elected from the ring and after
wards from the premises.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Burned to Death.

Pittshurg. Jan es.-Mrs- Michael Ru-
manski was burned TO death in a fire of
mysterious origin in Allegheny to-day.
me woman Was found locked IN her room
and later the key Of the door was found
IN her hushan.s pockets. The police have
not yet arrested him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
A VICTORY
FOR SILVER
The Senate Gives It's An
swer to Mckinley
BY A DECISIVE VOTE

The Teller Resolution Passed
After Warm Debate by a Vote
of At to 80 The Lodge Gold
Amendment Voted Down by a
Large Majority Carter, Chand-
Ter, Wolcott and the Western
Republicans Fall in Line Party
Lines We're Broken Allison
and Burrows Dodge a Vote.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

Madrid. Jan. as-The Heraldo SAYS
that besides the active squadron which
will shortly leave Gadiz. four torpedo
boats and five torpedo boat destroyers
will be sent to guard the coasts of Cuba.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
A Life Sentence

Jacksonville. ILL.,. Jan. 2s.-The Jury in
the ease of Charles l.. Draper. on tral
Tor the murder of Charles L. Hastings.
brought IN a verdict to-day finding hin
guilty. lie was given a life sentence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
The Report Is contirm.,,.

Washington. Jan. as.-The state Dr.
partment has received from Consul
General Lee confirmation Of the killing
ef Aranguren. The eablegram gave no
details.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29

] Cloissonne Vase, $3.50, now. J.. $12 90
CIolssonne vase, $40, now..... s 90
! Clolssonne Bowl, SIS, now. 10 90
l Cioissonne Placque, $11, now..... 6 so
Gioissonne Flacque, $6, now...... 4 90
! Cioissonne Placque, $1, now...... SO
- canton Fiacque, $3.50, now. 90
Satsuma Bucket and Cover, SIS.
now. ..... 49,. ............... 10 90
Satsuma Round Karo, $11, now. So rs
set Gongs, Father Time &c. now. 90
l set Bronze Bells, 6 in set, $40,
now -. ~. ........ ........ 6 90
II Bronze Teapot and Lamp, So,
now. ....... ...... ........ 49,. 175
] fine Ebony Stool SIS, now. 10 90
Decorated Bamboo Canes, $3.50,
now 80. ~. .................... rs
These are only a few of the
many nice pieces we have to offer.
Come and see them and get bar
gain while they last.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
A Grand Opportunity to
Get a Fine Piece of
Japanese
Ware
AT LESS THAN Cost
AT LESS THAN COST

We are closing out our line of
Japanese goods. They were cheap
before, but are cheaper now. We
have nice assortment of really
choice and artistic articles consist
ing of genuine
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-29
Cloissonne, Satsuma, Bronze,
kiOta Ware and Fine China

And wish to close them out to
make room for a new line. To
move them quick we offer big in
ducements
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CONTINUED on Page Eight.J
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Referring To Secretary Gage. Mr.
Stewart said ne believed the secretary,
To be an honest man. a man who would
not rob bank. but he said. il was
difficult for Mr. Gage To look at this
question except from the standpoint of
2 banker. Hethought ii unfortunate
tfat the president had placed the treas
ury department in charge of bankers
but he was glad the president had
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
HOW THE BABY IS CARRIED.

Japan. The Samurai were soldiers and
scholars, and were entirely apart from
and above the ordinary people. They
could not engage in any business, nor
could they marry into another class.
This has all been changed since the
japanese revolution of 1S67-6S. The
people are now divided into two large
classes heimin (ha-meen), or COM
moners, the shiZoku (shee-zo-koo), or
gentry-and all have equal rights under
the law. The average boys success in
life depends upon his own abilities, and
the use he makes of the teaching he
may have.
The first thing the samurai baby
needed after he was put in his nurses
arms was sword. Rather queer
thing for a baby to have, but then this
baby was a samurai No matter i his
tiny hand could not grasp the handle,
his nurse carried it for him; and when
the obi became a part OF his dress the
sword was fastened to it and hung by
his side. To be sure, it was a wooden
sword, but what of that? 1t was the
badge of his rank, and must go wher-
ever he did all day long, and when he
went to bed it was laid close by. 1.-The
sword is the soul of the samurai'' is an
old japanese saying, and it was thus
early fastened to his side that he might
become used to grasping it from in
fancy.
When our young samurai reached the
age of seven it was day of great re-
joicing. At the family festival two real
metal swords were fastened to the obi
one on each side. The edges, however
were blunt, and accidents were further
guarded against by having the swords
so fastened in their sheaths that the
young swordsman could not draw them
out. These were now his constant com
panions until. at the age of Is, the
weapons handed down in his family
took their place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
CHILDREN IN JAPAN.
Boys I'm That Charming Land Become
of Age at Fifteen and Are Then
Given New Name.

In st. Nicholas there is paper on
1.-The Little Japanese at Home," Dy Ida
Tigner HOdnett. Miss Hodnett says, in
describing the growing up of boy:
When he is three years old he begins
to wear the obi, girdie three inches
wide, which confines the k.mono, loose
sori of garment, and the main part of
the Japanese national dress for both
children and grown people. The put
ting on of the obi is the occasion of an
other family feast; and very impor-
tant garment it is, for it corresponds
to pockets in an American boys first
trousers. The front part of the kimono,
above the obi. Is also used as a pocket;
and the long, wide sleeves, sewed up at
the lower end, make two very big ones.
When Is years old the boy becomes
of age, and a third family festival oc-
ours. Another name is given him and
his hair is allowed to grow all over the
head, like mans. Previous to this
time the head is shaved so as to allow
the hair to grow only in spots or tufts,
the place of the tufts varying up to the
age of ten, when the crown only is
shaved. At the festival celebrating his
majority the manner of friends and rel.
atives changes toward him, and, while
the day before he was still addressed az
a child, now he is addressed in the cere.
monious forms required by japanese
etiquette. The title of respect, san, is
henceforth affixed to his name, even by
those nearest and dearest. These titles
san, sauna, always follow the name, and
are never prefixed, as with our Mr.
For example, boy whose name is
Kiyoshi will be called Kiyoshi-san. In
his responses to the kind speeches made
to him the boy shows that he under
stands the new honors that have come
upon him, and that he is now ready to
apply himself to the serious business Of
life.
1t used to be great thing to be born
a samurai (sah-moo-rD boy baby in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
A STICK AT A TIME.
nber a story nav father told

= remember story my father told
For lesson to US boys.
Work doesn't consist in talk" said he.
Or in making a deal of noise.
TITS getting down to the thing to be done
Ana steadily pegging away,
And the first you know the job is done
And plenty of time for play"
One day my father said: tom, see here!
We've drawn up the winters wood,
And somebody's got to pile it up.
Do you know boy who could?"
He thought a dollar would be enough
To pay for a job like that;
And SO did l. for wouldn't it buy
Some skates a ball and bat?
''Ill do it," I said. and ran out to see
The wood / must pile away;
And the sight of it almost took my breath
And filled me with dismay.
They had heaped the wood by the old shed
door,
Till the door was hid from sight,
Load upon load all along the path.
Wood 10 the left and right.
@'Why I never can pile that all away"
1 said, with long, long sigh:
For the task before me looked so large,
L hadn't the courage to try.
My father came out and stopped. surprised
My rueful face to see,
And asked, in his cheerful, kindly way
What il was that troubled me.
1.-The pile is so big" I answered him.
And was almost ready to cry;
And it seemed to grow, and grow, and
grow,
Till it almost reached the sky.
~'Of course, you can't pile it all at once.
One stick at time. my son;
Little by little, and very soon
You'll find the work is done.
Don't think of the great, big heap. my
boy,
But sturdily now begin,
And take the sticks you come to them,
And I'll wager that you'll win"
So I fell to work. and stick by stick
1 piled the wood in the shed;
did not watch the heap outside,
But the growing pile instead.
whistled merrily a my work,
And whistling made it play;
And so, till the winter day was done,
piled the wood away.
Well, boys. the task had thought so great
1 finished the second day,
And learned a lesson then and there
That's helped me all the way.
Whenever there's something to be done,
Don't stand, and wait, and dread,
Till courage weakens-no my boys;
But go to work instead
It's steady and sturdy work that counts
In this life of ours, my son;
Little by little, in patient toll,
The mightiest deeds are done.
Remember, it isn't all done at once;
It's step by step climb
To the mountain top, and so all through
It's only " stick at time"
-Eben E. Rexford. in Golden Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
The Parachute Saved Him.

Sometimes a man seems to have been
bern under a lucky star, like the aero
maui who recently made an ascension
at Niagara Fails. When 5000 feet up III
the air, the balloon exploded. The man
was hanging by his toes from a ira peze
at the time and there did not seem TIC
be one chance in thousand for his
life; but ne quickly drew himself up.
and while The collapsed bag was rush
ing downward at terrific rate, man
aged TO detach his parachute and get
clear of the balloon. The parachute
soon slowed up, and the lucky aeronauf
landed without a scratch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Singular Form of Laaxuaxe.

Probably the queerest form of Ian.
guage IS that employed by the natives
of the Cameroons, by means of which
they are enabled to send messages
quickly from one village to another. Ii
is what may be called the drum" Ian
guage. A peculiarly shaped drum is
used, the surface of the head being di.
vided into unequal parts. In this way
Inc instrument is made to yield two dis
tinctive notes. By varying the inter
sals between the notes complete code
% signals for every syllable in the Ian.
guage is produced.