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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

ed to master in 1865 and served on the
Canandaigua, also of the European
squadron, during 1867 and 1868. He
was commissioned lieutenant in 1868
and was on duty in the photographic
office He was commissioned lieutenant
commander in 1868 and served on the
Sabine.
He was attached to the Naval acade-
my as assistant in the department of
physics and chemistry in 1871 and was
ordered to the Tuscarora the next year,
serving as executive officer during her
deep sea sounding expedition in the
north Pacific ocean. He was instructor
in physics and chemistry at the Naval
academy from 1874 to 1878.
Captain Jewell was in command Of
the coast survey steamer Gedney from
June, 1878, to August, 1879, when he
became executive officer of the Constitu-
ton. He was placed in command Of
the naval torpedo station at Newport in
May, 1881, and remained there until
1886, being promoted to commander on
Jan. 26, 1885.
The Essex was under his command ON
the Asiatic station from June, 1886, I'M
til May, 1889. He was again placed in
command of the naval torpedo station
in December, 1889
The protected cruiser Columbia, Cap
tain James H. Sands, has displace.
ment Of 1915 tons, her speed is % s
knots, her horsepower ~, 300, and she
cost 81, 125,0 600 For armament the Co.
lumbla has two q inch guns, eight A
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

Indianapolis, Aug. I'm letter to a
cousin, resident Of this city, Commo-
dore Schley says anent the destruction
of Cervera's fleet: Surely it was large
enough to win laurels for all and as
sumo no other pride in it than the lucky
place of this ship on the line where the
first heavy assault was made and after
ward by her speed and her direction to
keep in the scrap. The sweetest thought
and the greatest satisfaction come from
the fact that the conduct that day has
won the peoples love and earned the
nations admiration. 1t Is this which
encourages us in the public defense no
matter at what risk to ourselves. If it
secures peace to our beloved land and
permits us to return soon to our loved
ones and to our people, our efforts were
well directed p"
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AWAITING THE DECISION,
Special Session of the Congress to BE
Called If Spain Accepts.


Called If Spain Accepts.
Washington, Aug. 2.-The Spanish
cabinet apparently is having greater
difficulty in coming to a decision with
regard to the American terms Of peace
than our cabinet had in framing them
The reports lead members of the adj
ministration to believe that it will be
several days at least before any reply
Is received from Madrid. 1t cannot be
said that the delay has increased the
expectation of favorable response and
with two exceptions the members of the
cabinet look for an equivocal message
which will leave negotiations no farther
advanced than now. At the same time
there is confidence that out of the pres
ent correspondence will come the con-
clusion Of peace, although it may be
longer in coming than some seem to
think.
The president will call an extra session
OF congress just as soon as Spain &C.
cepts the conditions contained in the
diplomatic note sent by the United
States. request came Monday from
Madrid for more definite information
on difficult points" The program is.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Commission viii Decide.


Washington, Aug. 2.-Whether Spain
shall retain possession Of the Philip
pines as whole or in part Is to be left
to a commission to determine. The
reason for deferring the decision as to
the future of the islands in this fashion
Is because the administration is not yet
satisfied itself; 1t Is not clear at this
moment what sound policy should die
tate in the matter. Meanwhile, and
until the commission has satisfactorily
disposed Of the future of the islands,
the United States is to exercise mil
itary government over Manila harbor
and bay. The commission will be &C
tually a peace commission and will pre-
pare the treaty which will terminate
formally the war with Spain. How
ever, suspension of hostilities may be
sooner declared when the Spanish gov
eminent shall definitely accept the con-
ditions laid down and renounce its au-
thority over Cuba and Porto Rico.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
CRUISER COLUMBIA.

Of $4,000, now under the American flag.
The population received the troops and
saluted the flag with wild enthusiasm.
The navy has several prizes, also 70
lighters. The railway stock partly de-
stroyed is now restored.
Telegraphic communication has also
been restored, but the cable instruments
were destroyed. The officers have sent
to Jamaica for Others. The army will
soon be in mountain regions where the
weather is delightful. Troops are in
the best OF health and spirits and antici-
pate no insurmountable obstacles in the
future. The results thus far have been
accomplished without the loss of a
single life.
Fifth Death In Vermont Regiment.
Private Clifford A. Place of company
B. died Of typhoid fever Friday afternoon
at Chickamauga. He had been very sick
for two weeks, but for the past few days
had been reported better and it was
thought that he might recover. He
was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Place
and was born in Highgate 20 years ago.
He spent the greater part OF his life in st.
Adams. He received his early education
in the public schools and lett the high
school few years ago to accept posi-.
ton in the auditing department of the
Central Vermont railroad. Here he
worked for several months and then
returned to the high school. At the time
OF his enlistment he was in the employ of
E. H. Lewis.
A chickamauga Lament.
The most popular strain with the boys
at Chickamauga Parks the following =
We fall in line eight times day.
We drill in sun and rain.
And pay two cents q day to read,
What others do to Spain.
Vermont Regiment to Porto Ricoa
The following despatch was received
from Senator Proctor Saturday night:
Washington, n. c., July 30.-I am
confident that the Vermont regiment will
soon be ordered to Porto Rico. They
will probably sail from New York or
Newport News. REDFIELD PROCTOR"
Having seen Mr.. Proctor's despatch,
ex-Gov. Woodbury. telegraphed to Sec
rotary Alger as follows
Burlington, July 81.
hon. Russell A. Alger, Secretary of War,
Washington, d. c..
respectfully protest against sending
the Vermont troops to Porto Rico unless
their services are actually needed there
Those of us who babe our sons God speed
when they enlisted in their country's SER
vice were prepared for any sacrifice they
might make even to life itself, and they
are now of the same mind. But when
the war is over we tee that their place
will be al home with their families and
in their wonted places of business. An
excursion to Porto Rico after the war is
over cannot add to their honor nor to
the honor Of Vermont.
URBAN A. WOODBURY."
Ex.Gov. Woodbury. also sent a tele.
gram to Senator Proctor in Washington,
saving that unless there is fighting to
be done in Porto Rico, hope that you
will withdraw your request to have the
Vermont regiment sent there"
Terms Of Peace.
After several protracted cabinet meet.
ings last week, terms of peace were de.
cided upon and transmitted by the
French ambassador to the Spanish minis.
ter on Foreign affairs. As transmitted
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"Firht,nr Bob's" Christianity.

Williamsport, Pa, Aug. 2-The Index
of this place having drawn an invidious
contrast between the alleged profanity
of Captain Evans and the religious
fervor of Captain Philip after the con-
test in Santiago, Fighting Bob" sent a
reply in which he says: Shortly after the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya had struck her
colors and my crew had secured the
guns, the chaplain of the ship, an excel
lent man, came to me and said Cap
tain, shall l say few words of thanks
to almighty God for eur victory?" I
said: by all means do so; will have
the men sent aft for that purpose" and
was on the point of doing so when it was
reported to me that a Spanish battle
ship was standing towards US from the
eastward. My first duty to God and my
country was to sink this Spanish bat
tleship, and I Immediately made prep
arations to do so. When 1t was dis
covered that this ship was an Austrian
found my ship surrounded by boats
carrying dying and wounded prisoners,
and others of the crew of the Vizcaya to
the number of $50. To leave these men to
suffer for want of food and clothing
while called my men aft to offer prayer
was not my idea of either christianity or
religion. Ipreferred to clothe the naked,
iced the hungry and succor the sick, and
am strongly of the opinion that al
mighty God has not put black mark
against me on account of it. do not
Know whether l shall stand with Captain
Philip among the first chosen in the
hereafter, but have this to say in con-
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II Spain accepts, to proceed Immediately
to draw up a treaty. which shall be
adopted by the representatives of the
United States and Spain. This docu-
ment would, Of course, have to be care
fully drawn, and that would be a matter
Of some days. But as soon as 1t Is
completed notifications can be ak
changed and special session of con-
gress will be at once called.
This treaty will not settle the question
Of the disposition of the future of the
Philippines, but will provide for nego-
tiatons which will lead up to deter
mination OF the question. This settle
ment Of the Philippine question would,
of course come up for subsequent ratifl-
cation, and would really be a part Of
ONE continuous negotiation.
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Schley!.

Schley
He saw 'em with his little eye,
That's why
Their cruisers lie
All battered up there on the beach
Schley's peach,
That's what
He opened up with shell and shot
One ship against the lott
Schley
Went in to do or die,
and he did
Just smashed the lid
OF their cracker box,
Schley, old fox!
Why
Didn't somebody mention Schley
When the good news came?
Did they try
To keep his name
From being coupled with the glorious
work?
Did they try to jerk
The credit he had won
Away?
Well. hardly. but what's done Is done
They
Were excited that day!-
SO here's to Schley,
The man
Who saw them with his littlt eye,
AS they ran
For the open sea
He
Is the man who merits praise
To him Is due
The credit, and he'll get it, too,
One OF these days!
Just keep on, Schley,
You're all right;
was your fight
The world will know 1t by and by
-lCleveland Leader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
WAR NEWS.
Capture OF Ponce.

The port of Ponce surrendered to Com
mander c. H. Davis of the auxiliary gun
boat Dixie formerly the Morgan line
steamer Ell Rio) Thursday. There was
no resistance and the Americans were
welcomed with enthusiasm.
Maj. Gen. Miles arrived there Thurs
day morning at daylight, with Gen.
Ernst's brigade and Gen. Wilson's divi-
sion on board the transports. Gen.
Ernst's brigade Immediately started for
the town Of Ponce, three miles inland,
which captulated in the afternoon. The
American troops are pushing towards
the mountains and will join Gen. Henry
with his brigade at Guanica, which place
has been captured by our troops.
Skirmsh at Cuanica.
A fight before the latter place on Tues
day last was won by the American vol
unteers. The Spaniards ambushed eight
companies Of the Massachusetts, and ILL
nois regiments, but the enemy was re-
pulsed and driven back mile, where the
Spanish cavalry charged and was routed
by our infantry.
Gen. Garretson led the fight with the
the enemy retreated to Yauco, leaving
four dead and several wounded on the
field. None of our men were killed and
only three were slightly wounded. The
Porto Ricans are glad the American
troops have landed and say they are all
Americans and will join our army.
The roads are good for military pur-
poses, our troops are healthy and Gen.
Miles says the campaign will be short
and vigorous.
Gen. TILES Proclamation.
Gen. Miles has issued the following
proclamation:-
"In the participating of the war
against the kingdom of Spain by the
people of the United States, in the cause
of liberty and justice, the military forces
have come to occupy the Island OF Porto
Rico. They come bearing the banners Of
freedom, united by noble purpose to
seek the enemies of our government and
yours, and to destroy or capture al
armed resistance.
They welcome you to the fostering
arms Of free people whose greatest
power is justice and humanity to al
living within their folds. Hence they re-
lease you from your former politica
relations, and it is hoped there will be q
cheerful acceptance of the government O
the United States.
1.-THE chief object of the American mill
tary forces will be to overthrow the arm
ed authority of Spain and give the PEG
pie ofyour beautiful island the largest
measure of liberty consistent with thi.
military occupation. They have not com,
to make war on the people Of the coun
try, who for centuries have been oppres
sed. But on the contrary, they bring
protection not only to yourselves but t
your property, promote your prosperit,
and bestow the enumerable blessings O
our enlightened and liberable institution
and government. This is not a war O
devastation and dissolution, but one t,
give all within the control ofthe militar
and naval forces the advantages am
blessings of enlightened civilization"
Spanish troops are retreatng from tn
southern part Of Porto Rico.
Ponce and the port have a populatio
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Added to the List of Prizes.

Key West, Aug. 2.-The Spanish
schooner Dolores, 60 TONS loaded with
corn and provisions, and bound from
Progreso, Mex, for Batabano, has been
added to the list of war prizes. She was
captured by the Eagle near Corrientes
bay.
The Badger, which took her prizes to
Tortugas few days ago, is there await
ing orders. Her prizes are barge, a
brig and towboat, which were trying
to get from Nuevitas to Havana.
Three hundred and eighty-two sick
and wounded Spanish soldiers, some of
whom have lost legs and arms are
aboard prizes which are held in quaran-
tine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
DIFFICULT POINTS.

Madrid, Aug. 2.-The cabinet council
sat Monday afternoon, and again for
four hours in the evening discussing the
peace terms. A dispatch was then sent
to Washington for further explanation
Of some difficult points"
The impressions are less favorable.
The terms laid down by the United
States are harder in tone and substance
than was supposed, especially regard
ing the Philippines, where scope is left
for Aguinaldo and the natives to inter-
fere In the final settlement before the
mixed commission, which would create
conditions in the archipelago rendering
the working Of Spanish rule almost i'm
possible. 1t is rumored also that Amer
lea insists on Spain paying the munich
pal debts of the Spanish West Indies
and old standing claims of American
citizens.
Sunday a regiment stationed here
showed suchsigns Of dissatisfaction that
prompt measures had to be taken.
Three Of the ringleaders were arrested.
On the strength of similar suspicious
numerous changes have been made
among the officers of other regiments.
1t Is not known whether Carlsm or re-
publicanism Is at the bottom Of the dis
affection; but the changes have caused
great deal Of unpleasantness because
in some cases the suspicious were quite
groundess, while it Is well known that
many officers retain their posts who
are undoubtedly hostile to the govern
ment and the dynasty, and who are
expected to give expression to their hos
tility as soon as peace Is concluded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

to Spain the demands OF the United
States are in substance as follows
The withdrawal ofall Spanish military
and naval forces from Cuba and the re-
linquishment of Spanish sovereignty in
that island; similar action with regard
to Porto Rico, with the additional pro-
vision that Spain shall cede that island
to the United States; no responsibility
to be imposed on the United States for
financial obligations contracted by Spain
in behalf of Cuba and Porto Rico, which
are to be held to include all outlying pos
sessions of Spain in the Western Hemis
phere; the United States to maintain
control over all other territory where the
American flag has been raised; the sur
render Of Manila and sufficient area of
adjacent land toenabe the United States
to afford it adequate safety from hostile
attacks, and an immediate compliance
with these conditions.
The Government of the United States
will accept such compliance as sufficient
guarantee OF Spain's good faith in pro.
posing. an arrangement of peace terms,
and will then be willing to appoint com.
missioners to treat with commissioners
designated by Spain to consider and ar
range a treaty of peace, reserving all
rights to make demands of any charac-
ter. In substance the United States de-
mand that before any terms of peace
shall be considered, Spanish authority in
the Western Hemisphere must be relin-
pushed, leaving Cuba in the hands of
this government as a trustee, and abso-
lutely ceding Porto Rico, Manila, and
part of the island of Luzon and the La.
dron Islands must be turned over to this
country for future disposition; then the
general subject of peace terms will be
considered with reference to the DISPOSE
ton to be made of all Spanish territory
in the far East. The United States do
not agree to let Spain have any part OF
the Philippines, nor make any promises
whatsoever. In fact, the disposition OF
the Administration is to retain control
of everything that has been gained as a
result of Dewey's victory to offset Spain S
inability to pay cash indemnity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Captain Jewell and the Minneapolis.

The protected cruiser Minneapolis,
Captain Theodore F. Jewell, has dis
placement of 1885 tons, speed OF 90. z
knots an hour and has 20, S62 horsepow-
err She cost 50, 800, 900. Her armament
consists Of one inch gun, two 6 inch,
eight A inch and Is other guns of smaller
caliber.
Captain Jewell was born in the Dis
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Legal Notices.
Commissioners Notice.
HOSEA E. BARTLETT,S ESTATE

1fOoHSFf IS' DIN LIZ I . ESo n I Z.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex.
anime, and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Hosea &.
Bartlett, late of Kirby in said district,
deceased. and the term Of six months from
the 18th day of June, 1898, being allowed
by said court to the creditors Of said de.
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will at.
tend to the duties of our appointment at the
late residence of Hosea e. Bartlett dece ased
in Kirby in said district, on the 9Th day OF
August and tue 18th day of December next,
at O'Clock, In the afternoon, on each of said
days.
c. A. MOVES,
w. p, RUSSELL,
Commissioners.
st. Johnsbury, July 6, A. d. 1898.
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ST. JOHNSBURY AND
LAKEOHAMPLAIN R. r

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, JUN. 81 ,so.
Trains Leave 81 Jehnsbu,,. ''''
GOING WEST.
For Danville, Hardwick, Morr;su,,,.
bridge Junction, Burlington, ss St. Ai lam.
For Danville, West Danville, Valdez m IN.
boro, East Hardwick, Hardwick 8 HreeEs.
vile, Hyde Park,7 80 a. M, 20 and Morris.
p. m. ""u DO
For Johnson, Cambridge Junction. prr,,
ton ton FletS nnn Faipfield Sheldon HshRaass:
For Stanbridge, St. Johns, and Month";.
East Swanton, 7.3o a. M and 4. % via
GOING EAST. '"'
For East st. Johnsbury. North Co.,
Miles Pond and Lunenbure, 90 So"eo ora
$40; 2.4e. a. 40 (mixed) and los D. m ana
North Conway, Fryeburg, Port Sile1,
Brunswick, lewiston, Augusta, Watern;1,dl'
bangor and st. John, 200 ann q. 90 a Vn n,'
245 p m. Ill.,
For Boston via North Conway, 200 ~
g 20 am. - III.
H. E. FOLSOM, d.. FLANDERS.
supt' Gen. Pass Ast,
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MAINE CENTRAL R, R,

Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Conway
Boston. Portland. Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and st. John.
LOCAL TIME TABLE-ON AND AFTER
JUNE 81. 1898.
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MON TPELIER AND
WELLS RIVER R.R

Connection made at Wells River with Bos.
ton & Maine trains for North and South.
WA. STowELL. Gen. Mgr.
F. w. MORSE. Gen. Pass. Agt.
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/, 8 inch gun and 10 smaller

inch, on, s inch gun and l6 smaller
guns
Captain Sands was born in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and appointed from
Maryland to the Naval academy in 1859.
He graduated in 1868, was promoted as
ensign the same year, was commission
ed as lieutenant in 1866 and as lieuten-
ant commander in 1868. He was on the
New York 1876, and the latter year
was placed on duty at the navy yard,
New York.
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clusion, that every drop Of blood in my
body on the afternoon of the 3rd of July
was singing thanks and praise to al
mighty God for the victory we had won.
Yours respectfully,
Robley ID. Evans.
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BOSTON & MAINE R. r
PAssUMPsIC DIVISION
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, JUN 81. 100
Trains Leave 80. J ohnsburv

SUM M k AkkANGEMENT' JUN 81, 1898.
Trains Leave ST. Johnsbury.
GOING SOUTH.
For Concord. Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via White River iunct;oeIn
1913 and 9.45 a. M, arriving at Rostn,
S15 a. m. and 4.45 pm. 'on
For Concord, Manchester. Nashua Iou.u
and Boston via Wells River and Plvmo~.Ln
1.4o a. m: daily, 9.45 a. m. and . az
p. m. Arriving at Boston. $40 am. 43c
and 3 80 p. m. foV
For White River Junction, Bellows Fail.
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford Ne1,
Haven and New York, 12.43, and AZ
a m. ~"
For Newbury, Bradford, Norwich and vh,..
River Junction, l2.43 and s56a. m. and
600 m. anu
For Passumpsic. Barnet and McIndo..
$50 a. m, 500 pm.
For Wells River, 12.43 and $50 a, m. Q "A
and 90 p. m.
For Montpelier, 9.45 a. M, Q "a p. m.
For Littleton, $3.50 a. m, 2.34 and 6 oo
GOING NORTH.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.2O. 3O7
and 1o.45 a. m. 3.13. 4.27 and 7t6 nm
For West Burke, Barton and Barton Land
ing. 3.07 and 1915 a. m, 3.13, +.2i and
7.56 p. m
For Stanstead and Derby Line. Massa vim,
North Hatley, Lennoxville and Sherbrooke
3.07 and 10.45 a. M, 1856 p. m.
ForQuebec via Sherbrooke and Grand Trunk
Ry., 3.07 a. m. and 1856 p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Cen
trail Ry., SOY a. m. and 7.56 p. M
For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Grand
Trunk Ry., 3.07 a. m. and 7.56 p. M
For Montreal via Newport and Canadian
Pacific Ry.. 2.20 a. m. daily, 3.13 p. m.
d.. FLANDERS,
Cen Pass and Tiki Act