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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

of bacon, and ten tons of Goldfish. The
committee Immediately secured the
cornmeal, which went forward by
Ward Line steamers and the Spanish
American steamer Santo Domingo.
The member further advised the com.
mittee that 200 tons OF food are needed
in Havana every week, and r, questtd
the committee to make shipments to
that extent. The shipments will be
made, and the committee calls for the
assistance OF the generous people OF
the country in the way Of donations of
money, cornmeal, bacon, lard, Goldfish,
potatoes, and other staple foods. 1t is
the intention to send, as heretofore,
between 100 and 200 tons each week,
to be distributed at Santiago, Cienfue-
COS, Matar zas, and Sagus.
The full text OF the challenge of the
Ma quis de Alta Villa of Madrid to Sem
ator BILLY" Mason to duel cannot be
quoted lest the paper take fire and nee
essitate the calling out OF all the fire
departments in this valley, but perhaps
the last few torrid words may be safely
inserted. And the Marquis de Alta
Villa, says he: To you, oh, degraded
Mason, direct this, 80 modest chal-
lenge: Bring out your fat bulk from
behind the skirts of your mother, or
those of your wife and daughters, if
you have any. Come out of your den,
pass over the distance, and il you want
to see how Spaniard fights, do not de.
lay. Choose any place on the continent
of Europe that pleases you, and you
shall see that the most modest of jour-
nalists will meet you there and will
show you what you have never learn ed
and will teach you that here abounds
that pride that you and your friends so
lack. But enough, loudmouthed SEN
ator. Here is my challenge, sworn to,
and sent to your honored () hands.
ask that you will name the day on
which the point of my sword may be
tried. -
We must admire, meanwhile the
cleverness of the Spanish premier at
diplomatic fence. Sagasta is more
adroit than his more aggressive and
ircn-willed prede cessor, Canovas. The
intimation from Madrid, presented to
the state department, that the presence
of the American feet at Key West
would seriously menace the success OF
the autonomy elections in Cuba is one
example of Sagasta's skill, and the re.
port that the Spanish minister had
asked Assistant Secretary Day the
meaning of the purchase of the two
Brezilian war ships is yet another. L
the elections prove 10 be failure
Spain may say that the menace of oul
fleet at anchor in one of our own bar
bors was responsible. We have no de.
sire to be sarcastic at the expene OF
Spain, yet it is difficult to refrain from
asking why Senior Sagssta does not sug
gest that this republic pick up its traps
continent and all, and move 1000 mile;
westward 30 as to leave Cuba beyond
the pale of American Influences
Even if the feet should be dispersed
or ordered to Norfolk, our coast lint
would be within less than 100 n lies o.
Havana. But Spain's frantic efforts tt
secure the war ships for herself ant
the sailing of her torpedo squadron fol
Cuba render the question somewha
comical for its audacity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
Some Tough Cases.

With all the hard words and bad
temper provoked by the discussion of
the pension matter it is refreshing to
find some amusing things in the form
of letters written to the Washington
authorities about pensions. Here is
one from physician in the mountain
region of one of the southern states:-
SNAKEY MILLS, February 80, 1897
Sur: surtify / treted the sed sojer
from 1888 to date - Formerly his
stumik tube was jined to his nervous
system, but now it are rotted off, cos
ing CRATE expectoratiDg and hard of
breth. Your Obet Selvt
DR.. j. Haskins, M. d.
And here is bad case resulting from
"cick':-
AMBLERs, June s, 1896:-Dear Sir:
Yours received. l treated VIM. Akens
after he cum hoam from the surfis for
polypup in his nose and running soar
in his pastur joint. The polypup cum
from the click of hoars.
James Weaver, M. d.
Here is "purely vegetable case,
involving a man with conscience
Strain, March 20, 1896.-President
of Pensioners: let you no wor treted
by root and erb doctor. He gave me
running milk week for running soar
and no avale. Iff my claim is loud l
can vote weth free conchents.
And here is a man who cured himself
with simple if odd prescriptions
BERBERsvILLE, Sept. IA, 1S95.-Sir
AT Bermuda hundred L had great
deal of trouble with my bowels. The
d. ctor gave me quinine-no good. One
day member of our band-the base
drummer - gave me four boxes OF
Brandith's pills. was helped. AT
Red river l was again attacked with
dyspepsia and bowels. l went and goi
bottle of French red wine and a
pound Of cheese, which cured at once
The doctor did me no good. While in
Tennessee l got sunstroke, and l now
have cold air resting on my lungs anC
angelina pictorials, which the doctor
says is a result of sunstroke. j. II. S.
A German wrote for pension be
cause ION the 10Th of September, 1889
l lifted hog over fence and have
suffered from asthma ever since"
That is pretty well, but goes down
before the case of a man not named
who wrote: "We was workin on the ca
nal aroun Hand No. 10. We was cutter
down trees under water. Tha was
tug steamboat pullin out tina trees
One end of the rope war tached TO tn
Captain (capstan), the other end to tn
tree. The rope slack under the water
war in the water, the water war up tt
my waste. l war straddel tina rope
but unbeknows, al of a student tn
steiner footed, tina rope titentd and
war throne hell to breakfast and nov
by quinn l want pensin."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
Two War ROmances.

Two gentlemen, each at the head
OF great organizations and ex-offlcers of
the late war, were sitting in dining
car on the way to Washington. Short
ly before reaching Maysville one of the
twain said: "Well do l remember this
section of the country, because 1 pass
ed through here with our command in
the rebellion and went to Somerset,
KY, where we remained for quite
while. And by the way, there was
quite little romance connected with
our stay in that city. I met there
very loyal young lady, one who was
unusually interested in the Union
army. We had great many talks and
pleasant sessions. In fact, became
deeply infatuated with her, but she was
too much welded to her family to think
of anything else"
At this time the older Of the two who
had been reciting his experience no
ticed that his companion eyed him with
considerable interest.
"You say Somerset?"
"Yes, sir" replied the stouter of the
two, sit was Somerset"
Thereupon the younger asked few
questions as to the name and descrip-
ton of the young lady, and suddenly
stated, VI, too, had romance there.
Our command followed yours, and I
met this loyal young lady and passed
through the same degrees as you did
and met the same reply"
And then and there the two gray
haired officials agreed on their return
to the city to pay visit to Somerset
and call upon the lady, still single, who
had played such prominent part in
their early life, although both had been
intimate for many years without know
ing of the bond uniting each other
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
Citizen Soldiers.

That the.soldiers of the Continental
army-yesterday farmers and artisans
could fight history tells, but in the
transition stage the idea OF subordina-
ton that marks the difference between
an army and an armed mob was diff
cult to grasp by men in whom the idea
OF personal independence was so
strong.
The captain was no better than the
private in the village from which both
hailed, and it was not strange that the
private, when ordered by his superior
officer to fetch a bucket OF water from
the spring, should retort: "Get it your
self. l got it yesterday. It's your
turn today" This was not insubordi-
nate in the view Of the rank and file, but
merely the assertion OF a proper spirit
of manliness.
1t happened not infrequently during
the civil war that the private was a
richer man than the officer, as in the
case of Elias Howe, the inventor of the
sewing machine, who on several occa-
sions presented a fine horse to some
major or colonel too poor to purchase
such mount himself.
There was another soldier of this
stamp, Koch by name, who was we'll
known in Philadelphia. He left for
tune of over 81 100000. 1t fell to his
lot one night to be stationed sentinel
over baggage wagon. The weather
was cold and wet. This set the senti-
mel musing. After remaining on post
for half an hour he called Justify:
"Corporsl of the guardl'
The corporal came and inquired
what was wanting. Koch wished to be
relieved for few minutes, having
something to say to the officer in COM
mand of the post. His wish was graft
fed, and in few minutes he stood ia
the presence of General Macpherson.
General" said he, "what is the
value of that wagon over which 1 am
sentinel?"
"How should knowp Was that all
you wanted?" responded the general
impatiently.
"Something approximate" insisted
the soldier.
ooh, well, 81 900 perhaps"
Every well, General Macpherson,
responded the private. II will write q
check for that amount, and then L will
60 to bed."-Youth's Companion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
The Gillian battleship Almirante

The Gillian battleship Almirante
O'Higgins is steel turreted, armored
vessel of $500 tons displacement and
16, 500 indicated horse power. Her hull
is sheathed, she is AL feet nine inches
long, has sixty-two feet six inches
beam and is driven by two propellers.
The armored belt Of the O'Higgins is
seven inches in thickness and her deck
plating is two inches thick. Her ar
mament consists of four eight-inch
quick-firing guns, len six-iLch guns,
four Al inch guns, ten twelve-pCund-
ers, ten six-pOunders, and four small
rapid fire guns. She has three torpedo
tubes and is estimated TO steam 81. 20
knots an hour.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

1t is doubtful whether the Ameri-
cans who assisted in welcoming the
beautiful Infanta Eulalie to this coun
try at the time of the Columbian exhi-
bition with such cordial hospitality
dreamed that before five years were
passed she would be travelling from one
court of Europe to another for the pur-
pose of melting the ill-will OF the crown
ed heads and reigning families of the
old would against the United States.
Nevertheless, this seems to be the fact.
Oh, tickle and perfidious woman!
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23
Political Notes.

The wreckers at work on the Maine
began breaking up the hulk, as if to
clear the harbor, since the Board of In
quiry left last week. Their work, it is
asserted, will leave no opportunity for
further examination of the hulk by the
board. Havana is reported quiet.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

At the Rhode Island Republican con-
vention last week Governor Elisha Dyer
was renominated by reclamation. Will
liam Gregory was named as candidate
FOR acknowledgements, Charles z.
Bennett for secretary of state, Willard
b. Tanner for attorney general, and
Walter A. Reed for general treasurer.
The platform adopted eulogized the
work done by the Republican party,
the many reforms instituted under that
regime and the general favorable con-
ditions of the finances of the state. 1t
referred TO the work of the recent state
constitutional revision committee and
explains the benefits to be received
from its adoption.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

Miss Booker-An eminent naturalist
says that land birds make their jour-
neys in the day time and water birds at
night. Mrs. Brandywine-But those
birds that journey home about three
O'Clock in the morning are not water
birds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

Teacher-You are painfully slow
with figures, Tommie, Come, now,
speak up quickly. If your father gave
your mother a fifty dollar bill and a
twenty dollar bill, what would she
have2 Tommy-A 6t
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

First Klondike Miner docking down
the shafD-What is it Bl.2 Second
Klondike Miner from below l wish
you'd step over to the cabin and cut
me off about two drinks of whiskey.
The ice saw is under the bed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

Patient-I have come to you doctor,
for advice. l am suffering terribly
from insomnia. For eight nights now
l haven't had wink of sleep. What
would you advise me to dc? Doctor
Get job somewhere as night watch
man.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

DeMillions didn't propose to Miss
Flimham. What made him decide not
to? He took her to see his handsome
library and she said it would be love-
ly place to give big progressive euchre
party.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

The friends of the condemned Sc
cured writ of suspension at the last
moment and the western sheriff was
hurriedly telegraphed, suspend" The
next day the prisoners counsel arrived.
Where is the prisoner, he asked. Over
at the undertaker's, replied the sheriff.
/ suspended him according to orders.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

Babbitt-Happiness can't be bought
at bargain store. Nabbitt-Pm not
sure about that. My wife is never per-
fectly happy until she gets fifty cent
article for 90 cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness OF
the skin Of any sort, instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

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DR.. Miles of this fact that all druggists are
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bottle tried, providing 1t does not benefit.
Mrs. Henry Bruins, wife Of the well known
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Il was troubled with sleeplessness, nervous
ness, headache and irregular menstruation;
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physicians without help. l noticed in DR..
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lady cured Of ailments similar to mine. and
shall never cease to thank that lady. Her
testimonial induced me to use DR.. Miles
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, which
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

One Minute Cough Cure, cures
That Is what 10 was made for.
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

General Longstreet, the veteran of
two wars, replying to letter of Col.
d. A. Russell, former staff officer,
declares his willingness to lead his old
followers to Cuba or to command them
in the defence of the coasts. He says:
"If the time should ever come when
the government should call upon our
friends to enlist, you may rely upon it
/ will 90 with you and do my best with
you. My service and sword are at my
country's call, and am as ready to re-
spOnd as / was as a young lieutenant
in 1916. l feel the martial ardor of my
youth, and the blood flows faster and
the pulse beats quicker at the thought
of the cannons' roar and the muskets'
swapping" -
A member of the Central Cuban
Relief Committee, has cabled the COM
mittee in New York of the imperative
need of TIE immedia' e shipment of 800
tons of kiln.dried cornmeal, fifty tons
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-23

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-11
A WALL STREET WRECK.
Bv CHARLES B. LEWIS.

"Now, then, didn't I tell you! You
can't go up. We don't want you around
here. If you keep on annoying me I'll
have to call policeman
But I've got to raise half million
dollars before three o'clock
Go on! That story is too old! Come,
now, out with you!'
1t was in the entrance of a grand, big
building in Wall street, and it was the
man in charge of the elevators who was
speaking to an old man who had fur
lively sneaked in with the rush and was
about to enter one of the cages. There
was a general litter as he bowed his
head and passed over the tiles toward
the doors with scufhing feet.
Mind gone with his money" observed
one of the crowd in careless tones.
Hes a nuisance and ought to be
thrown out" added a second.
l left the elevator to follow the man.
He passed out and went up the street a
few yards and then stood in a doorway
and gazed across the street in vacant
way. His raiment was not cheap, but it
was well worn, and he was careless of
dress. One could easily guess that he
was a protege, living on a stipend which
demanded economy. By and by 1 went
up to him and said:
care you in speculation which de-
manus -fr5tif a rn1iIron dollars to-day to
carry it through"
"Speculauton?' he queried in an absent
yes. Yes, sir, I must have half mil
capital suspicious, and for once I will
lion dollars before three O'Clock or L lose
the greatest chance of my life. A party
was to advance it, but they-they
wouldn't let me up to see him. Twenty
seven million dollars at stake. and we
may lose it all for the want of paltry
five hundred thousand. Are you-you
looking for an Investments sure thins?"
Perhaps. What have you got?"
Say he whispered as he put a hand
on my arm and his face lighted up with
sudden hope. perhaps luck has sent you
to me! Have 1 got a sure thing on hand?
Why, sir, I've got the scheme of the
century, Been figuring on it for the last
ten years, and there is no possible chance
of failure. Why. sir, it will turn the
street upside down and astonish the
whole world. Profit. sir-profit? There
won't be a cent less than 100000 profit,
and I'll guarantee you 100 per cent -
your money. Half a million dollars for
YOU. and the honor of being associated
with a prince of finance in addition. The
chance won't go begging, I assure you"
but the scheme?'' / asked.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-11

for particulars. 1t has been sufficient
that have named the profit. You seem
to doubt my financial integrity and my
acumen. 1 wish you good day, sir!'
He waved his hand in dismissal as IL
seated at his desk with a million before
him, and for a moment / was awed,
was wondering what to say to restore
myself when he turned and said:
Very well, sir. Money Is tight and
capital suspicious, and fore once l will
condescend to go into particulars-for the
first time in my career, remember. 1t is
in confidence, sir-strictest confidence.
My project, sir. is ship canal from the
,, Atlantic to the Pacific. l have been quiet
ly working at 1t for the last ten years-so
quietly that even my secretary has not
got hint of 1t. They were not far wrong
when they dubbed me Old Reynard'-not
far wrong l work in the dark and /
double on my track to throw EN- off the
SCENT
But why a canal when there are rail-
road lines?" | asked.
''Why canali' he repeated with con-
| tempt for my ignorance. IL 1 hadn't
figured out, why-if i hadn't worked 1t
out to the last detail-would / be risking
my all in Tiny twenty-seven million
| dollars? l have the length to a foot-the
| width-the depth-the figures on excava-
ton. There are railroad lines, but think
of 10000 ships a year sailing from New
York to San Francisco without breaking
cargo, and at the rate of q miles an hour!
The tolls will amount to 100000 a year,
and we furnish water for irrigation at
| profit of so 200, 00o more. Seventy millions
| income a year on an outlay of only sew
| enteen millions! Is it any wonder they
call me a prince of inance?"
But how will you cross the Rocky
| mountains?"
Hal hal ha! You thought I had for
| gotten them! You thought l had dumped
| my seventeen millions into a ditch to end
at the first hill reached by the engineers!
| You may have bought a few bushels of
| wheat on spec, but it is evident that you
| have never heard of me. To you the
| Rocky mountains seem an unsurmount-
| able obstacle-to me they scarcely bar the
| way. What is dynamite for except TO
! blow mountains aside? ] have figured on
| It, know to penny the cost of blast
| ing a path hundred feet wide through n
| mountain 5000 feet high. II you are timid,
! sir-if you doubt the sagacity of the man
, who shortened the river route from Gin
| cinnati to New Orleans by $50 miles and
| made a clear profit of s12, 600 600, then you
had better not go In with me. l want