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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

the army of invasion to Cuba. The as
signments were as follows: Major Cen
eral Wesley Merritt, the department Of
the Pacific; Major General John r.
Brooke, the First corps and the depart
ment of the gulf; Major General w. M.
Graham, the Second corps, with head
quarters at Falls Church, Va. Major
General James #. Wade, the Third corps,
reporting to Major General Brooke,
Chickamauga; Major General John J.
Coppinger he Fourth corps, Mobile,
Ala; Major General W. r. Shafter, the
Fifth corps, Tampa, Fla; Major General
.-.nell S. Otis, to report to Major Cen
eral Merritt for duty with troops in the
department of the Pacific; Major General
James II. Wilson, the Sixth corps, Chick
amauga reporting to Major General
Brooke; Major General Fitzhugh Lee,
the Seventh corps, Tampa; Major Gen
eral Joseph II. Wheeler, the cavalry d.
vision, Tampa.
1t Is expected now that unless some
thing unforeseen occurs all Of the 1876, 900
volunteers will have been mustered into
the service and be in their permanent
camps, or en- route thereto by tho end
of the week. All day inquiries poured
into the war department from the gov
ernors Of states as to whether the de-
partment would pay the expenses of
and allow per diem compensation to the
men who responded to the governors
call and were subsequently rejected
by the examining officers Of the United
States army. A decision has been
reached that the government will pay
transportation and subsistence expenses
of rejected applicants from the date Of
their enrolment to that of their rejec-
ton, including their transportation and
subsistence from the state camp to their
homes. No per diem pay will, however,
be allowed, as the men were not in the
army. The various states will have to
bear the per diem expense themselves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

When necessary to consult physi-
oian, the eunuch always introduces this
funotionary to the patient and then ell
Their remains in the sickroom or Just
without the open portals while the visit
lasts, and the woman is invariably
yelled during the consultation. On one
occasion the physician requested me to
disrobe, and had difficulty in exclud-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

When seen by reporter General Mer-
rift gave the first intimation of the pos
sibility of his not assuming the new
duties. II may not go to the Philip
pines at ALL" said he. ut is proposed to
give me $1,000 men, 1000 of them regulars
and the rest volunteers who have had
little opportunity for training and dis
cipline. I have asked the department
for at least 1000 more regular troops for
I believe that they will be required.
The only way I could get more regular
troops would be to take them from the
army now in Florida for Cuban in
vasion; but feel that do not want to
go on this expedition unless have an
entirely adequate force. The depart
ment promises to send on more men, but
history and experience show that In such
expeditions all depends on the first force
sent. General Otis may be willing to go
on with only 1000 trained men and IA, 900
undisciplined ones, but I am not. do
not propose to go without force that Is
suitable to my rank"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
CONSUM PTlON.

MRS. MARY JACOBS of Manchester VT.
came to see me about eight months ago. On
examination I found the Bronchial Tubes
and capilaries Of both lungs involved. Very
week and debilitated genei ally. Cough al.
most constant Very hard spasmo dic attacks
in the evening with smothering spells and on
retiring and arising. Expectoration very
profuse. Sometimes tough and stringy. then
again frothy, and at times streaked with
blood. Night sweats. She stated she had
been examined by family doctors. also doc.
tors In Rutland. They told her she had con.
sumption and was incurabe. The Rutland
doctor said she wouldn't live six weeks. She
is alive ard tending to he, household duties
to-day. Any one can write her, "Dr. Bar.
brick saved my life."
Signed, MRS. MARY JACOBS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

New York, May 17.-Major General
Wesley Merritt may not go to the Philip
pine islands in command of the troops
to be sent to the assistance Of Rear
Admiral Dewey and to take charge OF
the territory when in American possess
sion as military governor. Ever since
his return from Washington, whittier he
was summoned last week for conference,
General Merritt has been busily arrang-
iro for his dana rtI.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
Wednesday, May %, 1898.

at % O'Clock, sharp.
The farm known as the A. B. Goss farm.
situated one mile from Lower Waterford and
one half mile from the school. The farm con-
ssts of 100 acres suitably divided into
mown land, pasture, and wood land a large
apple orchard of very choice grated fruit,
and sugar orchard OF 500 trees. The farm
is in high state of cultivation and is capa-
BILE OF carrying twelve cows and a team the
year round. There Is good spring water at
house and barn, the pastures are we'll
watered. The buildings are In good com
Portable condition. The personal property
consists of cows, two year old heifers
old steers, yearlings. nine year old horse,
sound. a good worker or driver, safe for
women to drive, weight about 1000 lbs 2
Berkshire shoats, 20 hens, 10 tons nice hay,
2 tons straw, two horse lumber wagon,
Milburn make, 1 express wagon pole and
shafts, top buggy, Sleigh / moving ma
chine, horse rake, pair double harnesses,
single harness, spring tooth harrow,
plows chains, household furniture etc, etc.
-, Sale positive. rain or shine, no by bidding.
Terms made known at time OF sale.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18


of
huma ework
Free TO the Sick shall be in St. 'ohn'"ry for
VIII consult WITH
All Diseases and Deformities Treated
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

South birmingham, Mass, May H.
One more regiment of United States
volunteers made up of Massachusetts
boys has marched off the parade, and is
now rapidly speeding south. The Eighth
regiment, Colonel Pew commanding in
obedience to orders, yesterday after
noon broke camp and headed for Camp
George HI. Thomas at Chickamauga.
The departure was attended by an out
burst of patriotism which was fully as
vigorous, although not so extensive, as
that which gave the Second regiment its
sendoff
During the day the Ninth and Sixth
regiments had excitement enough of
their own to keep them wideawake. The
Sixth will go to Washington, and during
the afternoon Colonel Began of the
Ninth received telegram to report to
General Merritt, commanding the de-
partment Of the east at Governors ISL
and, New York. The time when either
regiment will leave is unknown. The
Ninth Is practically all equipped
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

MRS o. c. COLE of Halifax, Mass, came
TO see me last September. On examination
found general bloated and dropsical con-
dition all over the body. Abdomen and
lower limbs very much swollen. Much ten
derness across the back in region Of the kid
neys. Heart and circulation very much de-
pressed. Urine half blood and mucous and
waste matter. She complained awfully Of
pain In the sides and back. choking and
smotherinR sensations, oppressed feelings In
the head, numbness Of the limbs, etc. The
family doctor pronounced it Brights Disease
and promised to do what he could for her,
but considered the case hopeless one. So
did she. It seems, for this is what she says
MY children would have been motherless
to-day If 1t had not been for DR.. Barbrck."
Signed, Mrs. o. c. COLE.
MY wife and both believe this certainly
would have been the case If she had not have
made one supreme effort and seen this Won
derful physician"
DRILL c. COLE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
AUCTION.

Real estate and personal property to be
sold at the A. B. Goss farm in Lower Water.
ford VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18


ma the aswenas
case o poyeth
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
Increasing their Fleets,

Within the next ten days Admiral
Dewey's fleet will be not more than sixth
in point of numbers and armament in
Asiatic waters.
This fact has been impressed upon the
administration very iorcibly by the
eager haste with which European powers
are concentrating their battleships in
the vicinity of Manila.
England, Germany, France, Russia, and
Japan are adding to their squadrons in
the east as rapidly as possible. BY the
end of next week each of the powers will
have in the immediate vicinity OF Manila
more ships and of better quality than
those of the American squadron. The
danger of complications there grows
greater every day.
II it were not for the fact that England
and this country were on the best of
terms there might soon be an open
attempt to coerce the United States, and
the situation in the Philippines would
afford the opportunity.
President Mckinley appreciates this
fact and is keenly alive to the possibilities
of the situation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18
spain's Reserve Fleet.

Madrid, May ia dispatch from
Cadiz to Ell Heraldo de Madrid says the
port authorities at Cadiz announce that
the reserve fleet, composed of the first
iclass battloship Pelayo, the armored
cruisers Emperador Carlos v and the
Alfonso XIII. the newly equipped cruis-
ers Rapide and Patria, with the tor
pedo boat destroyers Audaz and Pro-
cerpina, will be ready for sea this week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18


propositions for the mobilization and
thorough equipment of the volunteer
army, and the progress which Is being
made is most gratifying. The important
development of yesterday was the def
mite selection Of the corps commanders.
The announcement, however, does not
contain any surprises. Though Major
General Wesley Merritt Is accredited to
the department of the Pacific, such
designation is made formally, but 1t is
known that he will go to the Philippines
In command Of the army there and will
be accompanied by Major General Otis.
The designation of General Fitzhugh
Lee as commander OF the Seventh corps,
with headquarters at Tampa, would
seem to indicate that he is to accompany
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16

The ashes of Columbus were transferred
Monday from the cathedral at Havana to
the Condo de Venadito. The cruiser is
now on the way to Spain with the steel
casket containing the ashes.
A milk trust has been formed in Chicago
with capital of $40, 900, 600. Joseph Lei
ter, the young Spectator who dropped
several million dollars in an attempt to
corner the wheat market, is at the head of
the scheme. His father, l.. z. Letter, and
VIM. @. Zipp are the two largest stock
holders, each holding 1880, 900.
Nearly 1000 men are strung along the
trail between Dawson and the Chilkoot
Pass, ON their way to the coast. 1t is be-
lieved that many deaths will occur, as some
of the men left Dawson with short provi-
sions and little money This winter is
proving the most severe experienced in the
Yukon district for years.
On the basis of farm prices on December
l, the department of agriculture figures
place the 1893 crops of corn and oats as
worth $S3,000,00 more than the same
crops of 1897. Statistician Hyde accredits
this largely to the d ference in prices. The
corn crop is a trlhe larger than in 1897,
and the average price bushel is 2 4 cents
higher while the oats crop is similarly a
little larger than the 1897, and the prices
were A cents higher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Flood I'm BrookIyn,s streets.

A 48-inch main of the Brooklyn water
works burst at o'clock Sunday morning
at Covert street and Central avenue, and
the water rushed forth as from a big dam
under pressure of 40 pounds TO the square
inch. The flood continued for three hours
and was finally stopped by cutting off the
main water supply of Brooklyn at the
Ridgewood reservoir. Over 30 blocks
were covered by the rush of waters. Side
walks, pavements, lamps and trolley poles
were torn up, cellars and easements flooded
and the streets and houses thrown into q
chaotic condition. The total damage is es
timated at $500, 900 to 81 900, 000 Severa
buildings were so badly damaged that they
will be taken down.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
The Spanish Protest.

The Spanish government entirely APP
proves the memorandum of protest against
the United States commissioners filed by
Montero Rios at Paris. The memorandum
protests against the refusal of the Ameri-
cans to surrender the securities deposited
in the treasures of Cuba and Porto Rico
by private Spaniards, remarking that
never has a civilized nation committed
such an act of violence" Secondly, II
protests against the ultimatum demandinp
the Philippines. Thirdly. it protests against
the position in which those Spaniards are
placed who desire to remain in Cuba
F"urthv, it protests against the reference
to the destruction of the Maine in Presi-
dent NJ Kinley's message to the United
States Congress. On this point the mem
orandum says: Spain has proposed arbi-
tration, but the United States refuses to
give her the right which is granted to a
criminal, namely, the right of defending
himself The Spanish commissioners leave
the care of fixing the responsibility for the
explosion to the entire world, which will
say whether those are responsible who de-
sire the truth or those refusing to seek it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Horrible Scene at a Hanging.
The Rope Broke and John Anderson
Was Hanged a second Time.

The Rope Broke and John Anderson
Was Hanged a second Time.
John Anderson, the convicted murderer
of Mate Saunders of the schooner Oliver
Pecker, was executed in the city Jail at
Norfolk, Va, Friday. He marched from
his cell to the scaffold with firm step and
assembled the steps without hesitating. He
made a short speech, saying he had for
given the men who swore his life away and
would die at peace with the world and God
He spoke pleasantly to and smiled at the
death watchers and to the crowd bel W
and in a firm voice said-"I am ready "
At 3.06 the trap was sprung and Ander
sons body shot downward. The rope
parted Just outside the knot and his body
fell to the cobble stones. A thrill of hor
ror ran through the crowd. Officers and
witnesses rushed TO the body and snatched
the cap from his head to find blood oozing
from mouth, nose and eyes. A doctor was
called and soon Anderson opened his eyes
and began to breath. He was carried feet
foremost up the stairs to the platform and
laid down until a chair was obtained. He
was then placed in it but never spoke.
Preparations for hanging him were hur.
riedly made. The other end of the rope
was adjusted around his neck. He was
raised to standing posture and the straps
placed on his limbs. While being support.
ed nv the officers the trap was again sprung
In 90 minutes life was pronounced extinct
Anderson's neck was broken, supposedly
by the last drop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Rode 2OO7 Miles.
Champion Miller Broke the SIx-Day BIZ
cycle Re ord In the Race which Ended
at New York Saturday Night.

Champion Miller Broke the Slx-Day BIZ
cycle Re ord In the Race which Ended
at New York Saturday Night.
Twelve of the 81 starters finished in the
six days bicycle race which ended in Madi
son Square Garden, New York, Saturday
night The winner was Charles Miller of
Chicago, who also took first place in SINH
lar race year ago. He rode 2007 miles
breaking his own record of 1888 miles
Waller of Boston was also ahead of the
record with 1885 miles. Burns Pierce of
Boston was third with 1906 miles, and Al
bert, an old six day pedestrian, was fourth
with 1922 miles. Miller will receive a
total of about $4,000, of which $500 will
come from the managers of the race, who
will pocket many thousands of dollars. A
romantic feature of the closing hours of the
race was the marriage of Champion Miller
to Miss Genevieve Hanson of Chicago, Al
derman Wentz tying the knot on the race
track. Miller slept only nine and one-half
hours during the week. Waller and Grim
had one hours less sleep. The 24-hour
record was broken by Pierce, 457 miles
and 176 yards; the SO hour by Pierce, 63S
miles and 704 yards; the 4S-hour by Pierce,
S12 miles and 704 yards; the 120-hour by
Miller, 1885 miles and 1884 yards, and the
142-hour by Miller, 2007 miles and four
laps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD,

" will leave Brattleb no for ali Doinfs north an
ll;Os 2lO 5:4S and 1910 p NJ
O. ne ll;Oo trail Is mail train for Montpelier.
The Passnmpslc road ~-N
TT, Inc s:lO P train is the New York and Mon,
River junction and Rutland
o, me lJ;iOP N. train is express for Montreal.
sherbIook and Quebec, with sleeping cars al
treal only. " "A'N
TONG nth trains arrive In Brattleboro from
Bellows Fails and points north al 5:e3 NJ might
~ az rs's! W SnalD 2:lO (mai) 4S5 P. ~
A, $3.50 N. mixed train from Windsor.
NJ 'rains make close INJECTIONS with Boaton
q Albany road both east and west OF SprinRfieId-
D. j. FLANDERS, Genl Ticket Agent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
senator Quay Gets an Important stay
OF Proceedings.

a stay of proce edings has been granted
in the attempt to take into the supreme
court the conspiracy case in which Senator
Quay and his son are involved This deci-
sion will carry the trial beyond the term of
Office of District Attorney Graham, which
expires Jan. l. 1t will also carry the
conclusion of the trial beyond the date
of the election of a United States senator
to succeed Mr.. Quay, who is a candidate
for reelection. The defendants are charged
with conspiracy with John S. Hopkins,
cashier of the Peoples bank, who com
mitted suicide last March, in the misuse of
state funds on deposit in that institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
A TESTIMONIAL
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Accident to the Massachusetts.

The big battleship Massachusetts, struck
an obstruction near Governors Island Sat.
urday soon after leaving the Brooklyn
navy yard on her way to Hampton roads
The battleship went back to the navy yard
where repairs will be made in dry dock AZ
soon as possible. 1t is understood that the
plates constituting what is known as the
outer skin of the hull we're buckeled, start
ing the rivets and causing three of the
compartments between the inner and outer
shells of the ship to leak. 1t is believed
that the vessel struck spur of what i,
known as Diamond reef. but this is denied
by the pilot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Railroads.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
New London Division,

Taking effect November 9, 1898.
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
a:es A NJ, for Springfield and New York DaiIyl
5:i5 A. N, for Miers Falls Palmer and New ion
don Connec ing at Millers Falls with Fitch
burg Il. r at Palmer with Boston & ALBANY
r. at Willimantic and at New London with
n. Y, n II. & II. R.
9:lO NJ, Tor Springfield and New York
lO:3l NJ, for VI Hers Fails and station on'Fitch
burg X Palmer with Boston Albany r. n
anu for New London.
2;l5 N, for Springfield and New York.
1880 p. N, for Me's Falls and stations on Fitch
burg X X Palmer and New London and New
York via Norwich Line.
1886 p. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows:
i rs A N from New York via Norwich lime
New London Palmer and Millers Falls
1905 A. NJ, from Springfield.
l:10 p. NJ, from New London, Palmer and Millera
Falls. N'NS'
1905, 5:43 and 1905 p. NJ, from Springfield and
New YORK 10 O5 NJ, runs Daiiy)
$500 p. NJ, from New London conpectin0 from
Palmer hillers Falls and intermed iate stations
ES- Subject to change without notice. Trains
run week DAYS only except otherwise noted.
ID. MACkENZlE, Snpt New London
s. w. CUMMINGS, G. p. A.. St Albans
). A soUTHARD, d. p. a., New London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Soldiers Killed In Camp Row.

Henry j. Nelligan, cook, and George
W. Beverly, bugler, both of Company 6,
LIST Florida regiment, were killed in the
camp at Huntsville, Ala, Sunday night
Michigan and Beverly had fight. Nelligan
drew knife and stabbed Beverly, who
drew pistol. Nelligan's brother, H. F.
Michigan, seeing Beverly with a pistol in
his hand, killed him with Springfield ri
he. Beverly's brother Roy emerged from
his tent at this time and saw his brother
fall; Thinking he had been killed by the
cook, Michigan, he shot the cook dead.
was found with terrible bullet wound in
the throat Monday morning. He had been
held up by two white soldiers and shot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Santiago Priest slopes That Gen. Wood
VIII Be Made Governor of Cuba.

There was great rejoicing Thursday in
connection with the fete of Purisima Con-
cepcion. Able Bernado preached an elo-
quent sermon to a congregation that
crowded the cathedral. He is one of the
best preachers in Cuba, and in inspir .ng
words he called upon all Cubans to rejoice
at the termination of our hundred years of
cruelty, extortion and misery, and to show
their gratitude to the United States for the
happy consummation. He eulogized Gen
Wood, governor of the military depart
ment of Santiago, saying that he rejoiced
to hear that Gen. Woods name had been
sent to the United States Senate with
recommendation that he be raised to the
rank of major general. "And l can only
hope" said the preacher, 'that Gen.
Woods name will be sent a week later
with a recommendation that he be APP
pointed lieutenant general and made
governor general of the island of Cuba
during the American military occupation. {"