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The age-herald., 1898-12-17
BRYAN VISITS THE HOUSE.
Conference Held Between Baily and the
 Democratic Leader.

Washington, December 16.-William J. Bryan came to the house of representatives about oc clock today and was given a most cordial reception by his former colleagues in congress. Earlier in the day Represen- tative Bailey, of Texas, the democratic floor leader, breakfasted MT Bryan at the latter's room, and it is understood discuss ed in a general way questions of public and party politics. When MT. Bryan reached the house he was escorted to the demo- cratic cloak room, where he was surround ed by members and made the recipient of many attentions. For some time he talked socially with that unreserve which marks cloak room discussions.
 Colonel Bryan expressed himself very em- phatically to his democratic associates up- on the duty of congress in regard to the Philippines. He believes that the islands ought not to be held longer than is neces- sary for the United states to establish there stable and independent government, such as was guaranteed to Cuba in the res- olution which led to the declaration of war and he believes 1t the duty of congress to make declaration of the intention of the United States at the earliest possible date in order that there may be no misunder- standing in the future, and that the natives of the islands may rest assured that the ultimate purpose of the United States is to give them a free and independent govern ment. The war was fought for human ity's' sake, he says, and the United States in the hour of victory at the close of the war when the Philippines have fallen into their possession should stand upon the pol icy it proclaimed at the outset regarding Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
SOCIALISM DISCUSSED.
Absorbing Topic Before the Federation
 of Labor.

Kansas City, December 16-Socialism was the absorbing topic today before the con- vention of the American Federation of La bor. The socialist delegates made a de- termined effort to infuse socialistic doc trines into the law of the federation. Prob ably they will not succeed for there is a majority against them, but they will con- tinue their arguments tomorrow, for the issue had not been decided when the ses- sion adjourned this evening. The social ists claim to be pleased with the develop ments of the day, and say that for the first time in the history of the federation the issue was discussed with dignity and toler- ance on both sides.
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
M'ooY WHIPS GODDARD.
Was Given the Decision at End of the
 Fifth Round.

Philadelphia, December 16-Joe Goddard and Kid Mccoy were the features tonight at the Arena in a six-round bout, which to an end In the fifth round by the referee disqualifying the barrier champion and giy- ing the fight to Mccoy. Up to that period the fighting was uneventful, Mccoy doing the better work Tn the fifth round, after a number of exchanges, the kid landed a heavy right on Goddard's jaw and sent him to the floor, Goddard was on bis feet in 2 second and the kid again landed on Joe's jaw and sent him to the grass once more. He got on his feet once more and cl.nched with Mccoy. They wrestled about the ring for some time. when the referee interposed and disqualified Goddard. He said that he had attempted to throw Mccoy to the floor while wrestling.
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
CUBAN CATHOLICS
Will Enjoy Religious Freedom as All
 Others.

London, December 16.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
 ''In response to the vatican's inquiry on the subject President Mckinley has sent an assurance that the Catholics in Cuba and the Philippines will enjoy the same ample liberty as the Catholics in America.
 .'The Washington government has also promised the pope that measures will Dc taken to prevent provisional governments despoiling convents of seizing ecclesiastical property. The pope has sent his warmest thanks to President Mckinley
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
Steamer Burned

Norfolk, Va, December 16.-The new steamer Cape Charles. belonging to the New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk rall- road was totally destroyed by fire tonight while lying at her pier, Primers Point. Norfolk harbor. No lives were lost, and the captain, officers and crew were the only people on the vessel. She was fine ves- sel, built by the Delaware River Construc- &ion company, of Chester. Pa, and had
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
Walter Rosser Aoanited

San Francisco. December 16-W Walter N. Rosser, the Tennessee soldier who on the night of September IS shot and killed al civilian named Henry Hildebrand, was ac- quilted of the crime by jury. This was Rossers second trial for the offense.
The age-herald., 1898-12-17
Consul Gordan Promotsd

London, December 16.-The Pail Mall Ga> zette says: Lionel c. Corden. British con- sul at the City of Mexico, has been ap@ pointed consul-general of Great Britain ae Havana Mr. Corden occupied the same pos sition in Cuba about fifteen years ago. ~:-sae he married an American iady.
The age-herald., 1898-12-17

only been accepted by the railroad com pany this morning, although she had been here two months. The loss is estimated at $100,000, fully insured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
The Philippine Islands.

During the last few days attention has
been directed toward the Philippine
Islands, the objective point of the United
States Asiatic squadron, which sailed
from Hong. Kong on April 81, to engage
the Spanish feet. The Philippine Islands
are an archipelago southeast of Asia.
They extend almost due north and south
from Formosa to Bornco, and they sepa-
rate the South China Sea from the Pa
c6c Ocean. The number of islands in
the Philippines is var,ously estimated
from 1900 to 400, and it was not until
the last few years that some of the larger
islands were explored sufficiently to en-
able their area to be accurately computed.
According to Domains map (1SS2) the
area of the islands was 1885 square
miles. The two stisands are Luzon
(area, 40,024) and Mindanao. Their
aggregate area is So, $50 square miles.
The islands were discovered by Magel-
Ian in 1921, and Manila, the capital, was
founded by Legaspi in 1871, and since
that time they have been under the do
minion OF Spain. Their conquest and
retention was in marked contrast to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

of the policy of President Mckinley
and his cabinet, and this was adopted
amid much enthusiasm.
Members OF senate and house were
unanimous in their appreciation Of
the national situation and in their
readiness to do everything possible
to show the states loyalty. AS was
indicated in Gov. CIRCUITS message,
Vermont led the other states in it's
proffer of aid; and the legislature, in
special session, was determined that
the states full duty should be done in
the present crisis.
The people can but be satisfied with
the results of the session, so far, at
least, as they bear upon the relation
Of Vermont to the war.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Northampton, Mass, has recently
furnished an object lesson in fnan-
cial Encouragement, and it has been
sadly proven again that betrayal OF
trust is an altogether easy thing for
some men to be led into. Treasurer
Warner of the Hampshire County
Savings Bank, who has made way
with nearly half a million of cash,
was trusted completely by his fellows
in a financial way, even though, as is
stated, his life otherwise was not
such as to command implicit conf
dence. Financial integrity need never
be looked for in man whose social
life is below the standard. The lat
ter condition cannot exist without
befoulng the former. Sooner orlater
the end comes, and it is always the
same old story. 1t has been some
time since the public was startled
by such developments as have lately
come to light in the Massachusetts,
city; but every storm like this has
depressing effect and shakes the
popular faith to deplorable extent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
A German View,

While most of the foreign papers
have sympathized with Spain in the
present war one of the leading pa
pers of Germany has taken the most
sensible view that we have seen.
The Frankfurter Zeitung has created
quite sensation by the following
comment upon the situation:
people of superficial judgment might
attribute to the United States a greed
Tor land not belonging to them, while
more intelligent observers have found
out that there are other reasons for their
present action. For the American people
the feeling is decisive that the Spanish
crueltes in Cuba must be brought to a
final end. Weyler's policy OF extermina-
ton caused the deepest indignation.
The public mind was Mortified at the
butcheries of his bloodhound, which
feeling consummated in the conviction
that the United States were bound to
interfere for the cause of humanity.
When the Armenian atrocities, com
mitted with impunity, are remembered
there is every reason for JOY that there
exists still people on earth to whom
humanity is more than an empty sound.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The very latest slate made up by
certain politicians who want a
change in the state ticket reads like
this: For secretary Of state, F. A.
Rowland of Montpelier; for treas
urer, J. L. Bacon of Hartford; for
auditor, o. M. Barber of Arlington.
1t reads well enough. The candi-
dates are all bright, competent ones
of course. There are a great many
such IN this little state of ours. But,
with all due respect to those who
want change, there are Others who
do not really see the necessity for a
clean sweep, and who hope such a
thing will not be insisted on. 1t re-
mains for the people to say what
shall be done, at the convention in
June. A very interesting contest is
on, however, and the next three
weeks will show just how much or
how little demand there is for a
Change"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The Brattleboro Phoenix started
daily about week ago, making the
ninth daily in the state. The Phoenix
is the model weekly in Vermont and
its daily is credit to its office and
the state. Since the war commenced
both the Rutland Herald and the
Burlington Free Press have been is
suing Sunday editions and 10000
copies of the Free Press were sold
last Sunday. The state papers have
dropped the discussion of the gov
ernor question and are giving very
complete accounts of the various
phases of the war.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The Boston Herald once more
proved that it is New England's
greatest newspaper in the copyright
account of the naval battle which
appeared in Sundays paper. The
account was written for the New
York Herald by trained journalist
and the telegraph tolls on the mes
sage probably exceeded $500. The
story is given in full in this weeks
CALIFORNIAN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

When our minister to Turkey,
President Angel Of Ann Arbor Uni
versity, was presented to the Sultan
last week the latter anxiously en-
quired for war news and expressed
the hope that hostilities would soon
end. When one recalls the cruel and
inhuman policy of the Sultan
towards the Armenians we must
conclude that the Sultan has sense
Of humor that excels Artemus Ward
or Mark Twain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Capt. A. T. Mahan has been called
home from Rome to take place on
the naval strategy board at Wash
ington. Capt. Mahan is regarded
as one of the greatest authorities in
the world on naval matters and
some of his books are used as text
books in the naval schools of Ger
many, Japan and Russia. Capt.
Mahan, if judged from his writings,
is opposed to commerce destroying,
believing that we should devote all
our energies to destroying the Span.
ish navy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Elk Senator Edmunds suggests that
we give the Philippine Islands back
to Spain after the war is over, either
as present or purchase. ITO this
proceeding" he says, "the European
nations could lodge no reasonable
objection and it would show them
that America did not wish to tread
upon foe after she had defeated her
and that the war was really carried
on for the sake of humanity" This
may be good law and gospel, but the
American people do not love Spain
we'll enough to show her any more
courtesies and they would be the
laughing stock of the world if they
followed Edmunds' advice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Commander Vllamil, who is in
command of the Spanish squadron
that will meet Sampson, is regarded
by the Spaniards as a great COM
mander, and they believe he will
readily defeat any American force
that may oppose him. He is consid-
cred by them torpedo expert, but
has never smelled power to any
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

A very generous gift is that of Miss
Helen Miller Gould of New York who
has presented the government with
the use of 100000 during the pres
ent difficulty with Spain. Such pat
riotism is fully appreciated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Montpelier's interest in the direct,
official tidings from Dewey has been
something immense. The city has
been nerved up for some days, wait
ing for a chance to celebrate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

There be some who maintain that
the Vermont troops will scarcely be
called upon, by reason of the brevity
OF the war. May the prediction prove
not a baseless one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

1t is hard work now for Mont
pelier man to use the word due"
He insists on making it Dewey"
Commendable pride that, too, which
leads him into this.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALIFORNIAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week, 81. Per month, 81 so.
For three months, SO. For SIX months, SO.
One year, So.
DIscouNTs.-To all advertisers using regu-
iarly three inches or more, 20 per cent dis
count from the above rates. Advertisers
using five inches or more regularly, 20 per
cent discount.
Local notices, wants, for sale, etc., Q cents
per word first insertion. (These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper) Legal mott es 10
cents line three insertions. Probate notices
$3.50 each for three insertions. Dissolution
liberation and similar notices 81 80 each for
three Insertions Card of thanks, rs cents
Obituary poetry, 10 cents a line.
Solid electrotypes only will be taken. We
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
THE CALIFORNIAN CO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The agitation over the supposed
plan to take away from Col. Clark
the command of the First Regiment
turns out to have been a sort OF tenn
pest in a teapot. The Montpelier
soldier is in camp with his troops,
and will no doubt prove his effici-
ency in whatever crisis he may find
himself. The Colonel's father was in
the service during the civil war.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The efficiency of the new Lighting
system at the state capitol was dem
onstrated last week, to the great sat-
isfaction of members and visitors.
The former dimness of the legislative
halls. on cloudy days or at evening
time, has been completely'done away
with, and electricity makes the prem
Uses as light as day. This improve
ment is a great one, and should have
been accomplished before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Essex County Branch
RUPTURE CURE,
Circulars on Application.

We guarantee a positive cure of all
cases of rupture, that can be reduced,
and held in the body during treatment,
with our support. No pay required un
til the patient is healed. From similar
testimonials we present the following.
WEST CONCORD, Vt, Feb 12, 1888.
This is to certify that my hernia OF twenty.
five years standing-the last ten years being
very bad-has been entirely healed after
taking four treatments at Dr. R. T. Johnson's
office. by the Perfection Rupture Cure Co,
l would earnestly recommend this cure to
all persons suffering from rupture.
ELMER REED.
CONCORD, VT, Feb. IL, 1898.
hereby certify that having been q sufferer
from double rupture for twenty years or IN ore
was perfectly healed by receiving six weekly
treatments at the Office of Perfection Rupture
Cure. West Concord. GEO. S. HOWARD.
WEST CONCORD, Feb. IL, 1898.
had double rupture of three years stand.
ing, which were exceedingly troublesome
Having received six treatments OF the Perfec.
ton Rupture Cure at DR.. r. I. Johnson's Office
am now completely healed.
WALDO REED.
The work is in progress at Island Pond
Write E. F. Norcross as Medical director.
Office hours at West Concord Wednes-
days from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. X. T. John
son, Medical Director.
WILLARD CHASE, Manager.
West Concord, VT, Feb. IL, 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

greater extent than as the captain
of an insignificant gunboat. His
chief service to his country has been
as a naval designer and constructor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Those Dreadful Sores
They Continued to Spread In Spite
Of Treatment but Now They are
Healed-A Wonderful Work.

lney Continued TO SpIedu Ut SP'to
Of Treatment but Now They are
Healed A Wonderful Work.
"For many years have been great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of my
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When l stood up could
feel the blood rushing down the veins of
this limb One day / accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. / concluded
needed blood purifier and began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
mo &c much suffering, began to heal. l
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. u.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.
A0nd1c sars a..
ROOU = parilla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoed's Pills cure all liver ills. % cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The action of the Topeka school
teacher in forbidding her scholar to
recite poem on Dewey's victory has
resulted in making the verses public.
The skit was written by Eugene F.
Ware and is well worth repeating.
Here it is:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

20 dewey was the morning
Upon the first of May,
And Dewey was the admiral
Down in Manila bay.
And dewey were the Regents eyes,
Those orbs of royal blue;
And dewey feel discouraged?
donot think we do"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-31
WARREN.
Wanskucl

The mortuary report of the town for 1897,
as compiled by j. M. Merchant, NJ. D., shows
u deaths, II moro than in 1885, and the aver
age for the seven preceding years. There
died in January, Z; February. 5; March, z;
April, o. May, 5; June, 81 July, 8; August Is;
September, 4; October, 5; November, 8; and
December 4. There were 20 under one year Of
age, 10 upward. of 20 years. and one upwards
of % years. There were 30 males and ~
females, ~ single, IS married, II widows and
5 widowers. Forty were born in Warren, 0l
in the United States and l6 in foreign coun-
tries. OF the causes OF death 3 were from
albuminoids, o FROM cholera infautum, O
from marasmus, Q from malaria and II from
pneumonia Twenty-seven were uwards OF
90 years Of age
Tho complete census returns of births shows
lag births in town during 1897. which is 80
in excess of the number for 1896. Tho mum
ber for the preceding five years were as
follows: 1892. lS0; 1923. 9s; 1894, 9s; 1895, lOl
lsg6, lO1 sixty three of the children We're the
first born of their mothers, two the thir-
teenth, four the tenth and one the fifteenth,
OF the mothers "a were born in the United
States 10 in Rhode Island and in Warren.
There were 30 marriages in town during
1887, which is one less than in 1890. Six OF
the parties formed second alliance. The
average age OF the parties was a. Ninc were
20 ycars or under. The youngest was Is
years and the Oldest -.
l.. t. West has sold his trotter Sheridan 10
j. Il. Millson 90 Bristol.
Edward, the five mon,hs-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Allen died yesterday of nfantilo
diseases.
Miss Mabel Goldsmith OF Central Falls is
visiting her friend. Mrs Alice Doris on
Touisset Neck.
The young daughters Of Mr.. George Wilbur
are quite sick with whooping cough. which
is prevalent in town at the present time
Mrs William McGuire IS seriously ill at
her homo ON Metacorh avenue. She IL being
cared for by her daughter, Mrs. X. NJ.
Wilcox.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-31
ONE or FIELDS FRANKS.
uow the Humorist Put an End To = Long
Winded Speech.

A Gene Field story, by A. J. Fleming,
In the st. Joe Times: II shall never for
get the first time / met Field. ] was, in
1872. editor of the Caldwell Citizen, an
independent weekly paper published at
Kingston, Mo. That was the year OF the
Greeley campaign. Major Gentry of Sc
1alia was candidate for governor on the
Tadpole ticket. Carl Schurz was stump.
Ing Missouri for Gentry, Greeley & Co.
The st. Louis Democrat, great blanket
sheet, was then running, The Globe not
yet having swallowed The Democrat This
great combination was billed for Hamil-
ton, Mo-, for an afternoon and evening.
IL was day still remembered in Caldwell
county. 1t was in October, cool and
pleasant. Hamilton was in her best, and
people came for miles TO hear Schurz, Is.
Gratz Brown, Major Gentry, Dink Lefiet
and other noted speakers. Field, long and
thin, was with this wonderful combina'
tion, and was writing letters for The
Democrat-two and three long, 30 inch
columns per day. And what letters they
were-full Of rich humor, sparkling sar-
casin and everything that was bright and
breezy and saucy
AT this time Field was q mere boy
and had made no reputation. But he was
the samo Gene Field. In some things he
never changed. lie was always alive for a
practical joke. Gentry was "A slow, poky
and wearisome speaker. He had been on
the floor half an hour and was good for n
full hour to come. Field had got weary
and quietly left the hall. In few mo-
ments the fire bell wildly rang. Of course
the meeting broke up in mad rush. A
dash was made for the door All got out
When peace and order was declared, Fiolu
was at the hotel, the old Hamilton House
(now no more), in the parlor playing and
romping innocently with n half dozen lit
tie boys and girls. OF course Field rang
the bell, but no one knew it or for mo-
ment suspected it at the time. - This was
one Of his practical jokes"