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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02
Lee ON theICavalry.

A number of Confederate veterans
happened together the other night,
and, as is often the case, they began to
quiz and jolly each other about the re-
spective value of the cavalry and arlil-
lery during the important engagements
of the war. Colonel William Laughlin
was a cavalryman for four years, and he
naturally has tender spot for the value
OF his department of the great army.
The colonel listened for bit until the
opposition got in the height Of their
argument, when he quietly pulled the
following letter on them, which was
written by General Robert E. Lee to
General Wade Hampton, copy of
which General Hampton had sent to
Colonel Laugblin:
NEAR CARTERsvILLE, Aug 10, 1865.
MY DEAR GENERAL:-I was very much
gratitied yesterday at the reception Of your
letter Of the fifth ult. 1 have been very
anxious concerning you and could obtain no
satisfactory information. You cannot re-
greet as much as | did that you we're not
with us at our final struggle. The absence
OF the troops which had sent to North and
South Carolina was, 1 believe, the immedi-
ate cause OF our disaster. Our small force
Of cavalry "a large portion OF the men who
had been sent to the interior to winter their
horses had not rejoined their regiments)
was liable to resist the united Federal cav
airy under Sheridan, which obliged me to
detach Pickets division to Fitz Lees sup
port, weakening my main line, and yet not
accomplishing my purpose. If you had been
there with all of our cavalry, the result at
Five Forks would have been different.
That every happiness may attend
you and yours is the sincere wish OF your
friend, RE. LEE.
Detroit Free Press.
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much that l purchased another one, and
even third bottle, when, to my great Joy,
found myself as we'll as ever / was in my
life; and furthermore, have remained So"
In further conversation he said:
Z" DIR. Greene's Nervura is great medi-
cine. There is no humbug about it 1t
was made to cure, and it does cure No
one need be afraid to use it."
| Day by day he praises this wonderful
medicine to his friends and neighbors, as
the one sure way to regain their health.
The word of this widely-known states
man should have the most convincing
weight with the public, but when we have
added to this the fact that the Northamp-
ton Daily Gazette, a newspaper of the
highest standing, vouches editorially for
the truth of every word, and its editor
states that he has personally investigated
all the facts of the marvellous cure, there
should be no hesitation by the people to
use this great medical discovery, this Won
derful curer of disease, Dr. Greene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy. 1t is fact,
no longer to be doubted, that this remedy
cures - that it makes those who use It
strong and we'll that it is the surest and
most certain cure for disease in all the
world, and the very best spring medicine
possible to take.
1t is not patent medicine, but the pre-
scription of the most successful specialist
in curing diseases, DR.. Greene, of "a
! Temple Place, Boston, Mass. He has the
largest practice in the world and this grand
medical discovery is the result of his vast
experience. The great reputation of DR..
Greene is guarantee that this medicine
will cure, and the fact that he can be con-
suited by anyone at any time free of charge,
personally or by letter, gives absolute as
surance of the beneficial action of this Won
derfi,l medicine no NOT fail m ,iee II
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Does Pure Water Payl

Professor William B. Mason of the
Troy Polytechnic Institute, has lately
published a book on water supplies,
and in plainly holding up 10 view The
costliness of obtaining new water sup
ply, or modifying and altering the old
one, he demonstrates that no community
can afford to rest with anything short
of pure water, known of all men to be
such. He cites the evils to be expected
from any of the water-borne diseases,
but especially writes Of typhoid fever
from the cool, calculating standpoint
of commercial loss. He says: "The
economic value of an individual is what
it has cost his family, the community
or the State for his living, development
and education; it is the loan which the
individual has made from the social
capital, in order to reach the age when
he can restore it by his labor"
1t is difficult to compute the value of
a man in dollars and cents, and yet the
attempt has been made. Chad wick
rated an English laborer at about $3.50,
Faer estimated him at $3.50; while a
French soldier is reckoned at $1,000.
Typhoid fever-nearly always a water
borne diseass-cho0ses for its victims
those in the prime of life, seldom at
lacking the very old or the very young,
which has led able judges to give the
valuation of $4,000 for a man in the
prime OF his vigor. Mr.. Mason selects,
as illustrative, city of 100 600 people,
such as Albany, N. Y. where the deaths
from typhoid have averaged seventy
Eve for the last five years. Calling each
man lost as worth so 900, it means
direct loss pecuniarily of S150,000.
Funerals range from $50 to $50, so tax.
ing a mean of S25, it adds to the
amount of direct loss eachiyear 81 So
making total indirect loss of $751; ,875.
But this fever does not always kill.
The mortality is reckoned at 10 per
cent of those attacked, and the average
period of convalescence is reckoned at
forty-three days. Assuming nine re-
coveries for one death, there are found
30 ,025 days lost by those who recover
over sevepty-nine years; reckoning
wages at 81 per day, there is loss Of
S29,025. Nursing and doctors bills are
at least $25 per case, adding S16,S75 to
the gross sum, The sum up: Seventy
five deaths at $4,000 each, $3.50, 900;
seventy-fve funerals at $25 each,
S1,S75; loss in wages of convalescents,
S29,02l; nursing and doctors bills,
SIG, S75; total loss for one year by ty-
phoid, $l97,775. This is a heavy sum to
be levied on one city by typhoid 10 one
year; the bare statement of the facts
draws its own moral, and the sum
would pay the interest on costly water
works that could in no way be charac-
terized as "death-dealing. The In
dependent.
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sular officers have no representative
character, and are sent to keep the
wheels of commercial intercourse run
ming smoothly.-Sun.
WILLIAM J. BRYAN carried Kansas,
the home of Popuism, by 13, 500 in the
election of 1896. Kansas is to choose
this year Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, Auditor,
Treasurer, and Attorney-Ge A
lively contest is expected and elaborate
preparations are being made by both
political parties for the battle. Repub-
lican success in Kansas would, 1t is be-
lieved, do much to thwart the efforts of
the Populist Representatives in Wash
ington, and the political conditions of
the Sunflower State are, therefore,
studied with interest in Washington.
In the battle for the Governorship of
Kansas in 1896 the Populists won; but
the vote was badly split. Mr.. Teddy,
the present Governor, who recently
visited Wall street incognito, as he
says, polled 168, 200 votes. Morrell, his
Republican competitor, polled 100 900,
two Prohibition candidates. On the
Vice-Presidency, however, the divis-
ional line between the Democrats and
the Pops was clearly marked. Arthur
Sewall's vote in the State was $4,000
less than the vote for Bryan, and should
there not be solid fusion of the two
factions Of the Populists, the Demo.
Gratis, and the Middle. of-the-R Road men,
the chances of the Republicans will be
greatly improved. They are otherwise
good.-Sun.
THE republic of Switzerland is going
into the railroad business. The refer
endum has resulted in popular approval
OF the proposed state purchase OF the
railroads of Switzerland at a cost of
about S200,O00,OO0. The vote was
1884 ,l46 in favor to 177,130 against it.
According to recent official returns,
there are 1904 miles of railroad open
for traffic in Switzerland, ON the five
principal lines. The government Ia
projecting loan for the purchase.
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Items of Interest.

What is the system OF offering United
States naval vessels (say the New York,
for example); that is, how are the watches
arranged, and what is the rank of the watch
officers? Do they have other duties to per
form besides? And how many commission
ed officers and of what rank are employed
in addition? What are the duties OF mate7
l.. r.
The New York being flagship, has
two sets of officers. One set consists
of the Admiral, with his aides; the
other set is the ships officers. At the
head of this second set is the Captain;
next to him is the executive officer,
either Lieutenant or Lieutenant
Commander. Third in rank comes
the navigating officer, a Lieutenant.
The watch officers, or deck officers,
come next in order of seniority; they
are Lieutenants, Lieutenants Junior
grade, Ensigns and naval cadets.
These officers all have other duties
than simply standing watch; they are
combatants as we'll, and have duties
in handling the guns, drilling the crew,
and managing the ship. Besides these
line officers there are staff and nom
combatant officers-surgeons, engineers,
paymasters, and the chaplain; then
the marine officers, who are combat
ants, and the warrant officers, boat
swain, carpenter, and gunner. The
mates have no special duties. Only
two of them sat sea-" the others are
attached to receiving ships, navy yards,
or training stations. Most of them are
civil war naval volunteer officers; none
had been appointed between 1870 and
1897, until in August of last year nine
new mates were appointed. They do
what they're ordered to do by their
commanding Officer.-Sun.
HWhat are the functions of Consul or
commercial agent as compared with those
OF Vice-Consul or consular agent; rela-
ton OF former to latter, also to United
States Minister or Ambassador at the capi-
tai of a foreign country What are the chief
features OF distinction between the diplo-
matte and consular service? Lib.
All consular officers have to do is with
the commercial intercourse between
citizens of the nation from which thew
are sent. Their duties are to assist
that intercourse. A consular agent is
a resident and often q citizen of the
country in which he serves, and is APP
pointed to represent country which
has not enough business to make it
worth while to send one of its own citi-
zens. Thus the United States have
consular agents at Trinidad, Cuba; at
Vevay, Switzerland, etc. These agents
are Spanish and Swiss citizens. We
have no Commercial agents." Vice.
Consuls assist the Consuls; or they
may be appointed to places where the
volume Of business done does not war
rant the appointment of Consuls, and
yet is greater than that for which only
consular agents are appointed. They
are citizens Of the country that sends
them. Consular officers, by rights,
have no relations with the diplomatic
officers; they de not represent their
Governments. But the United States
nave combined diplomatic and consular
functions In some cases. The differ
ence 10 indicated above. Diplomatic
onicers represent the Governments
that send them at the courts of the
countries TO which they are sent; con-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

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HAIL DEATH WITH JoY.-"I was great
sufferer from heart disease. The disease
was so great was confined to bed for days.
I often thought could hail death with Joy
No physician could give me relief. 1 pro-
cured bottle of DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
relief. 1 have taken four bottles. 1 never
felt better in my life."-Mrs. Margaret
Smith, BRUSSELS, Ont.-73. Sold by W. E..
Terrill & Co. and Collins Blakley.
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Who is the military looking chap7
That, sir, 10 the hero OF rumored war.

INSTANT Kelley AND SURE CURE.-No
matter In what form or how long standing,
catsrrh readily succumbs to the influence OF
that magical catarrh cure-Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder. Volumes could be regis
tered and written OF true and honest testi-
other treatments have failed. DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder acts quickly. Is easily sp-
Piled, Is harmless and pleasant.--74. Sold
by w. Il. Terrill h Co. and Collins BlAkley.
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Do you think, asked the intellectual
young woman, that there is any truth
in the theory that big creatures are bet
ter natured than smell ones? Yes,
answered the young man, do. Look
at the difference between the Jersey
mosquito and the Jersey COW.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

Mrs. Fogg-One can never tell what
to believe. Mrs. Jones says the VIM
pers fight like cats and dogs, and Mrs.
Brown says they're the happiest couple
in town. Fogg-I don't see as there
need be any inconsistency in the two
stories. Some people are never happy
unless they are quarreling.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

the surprise of ALL"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
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@attbman.1.& Sumrmal.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1898.
Clubbing List.

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NM RS. JOHN WALLET. Of jefferson,
NE 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. 1 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 dozen bot
ties and was completely restored to health to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

Judge-Were you present when the
row began? Witness-I was burning
to the judge. He said You bow
legged, lop-sided, goggle-eyed fraud
Judge (nettled) Will you be kind
enough to address the jury and not the
court?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

Harry-What reason have you to be-
lieve that she is beginning 10 take an
interest in your Albert-She took her
handkerchief and brushed the dandru IF
from my coat collar last evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

Years OF 81 ffering relieved in . night.
Itching piles yield at once to the curative
properties OF DoAn's Ointment. Never
fails. At any drug store. Fifty cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

MOODS PILLS euro Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy 70 take, easy to operate. 7Sc.
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A PLEASANT MEDICINE

Not like cod-liver oil, which to take
is almost as bad as the disease itself,
but one that is almost tasteless and
which promotes digestion instead
of destroying it, is
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

A great many people 60 through life
trying TO pop corn on cold stove.
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- ANGLERS
PETROLEUM
u EMOIOiON Hypophosphltes.

1t is quickly absorbed by the blood
and is thus carried upon its mission
of healing to the diseased throat
and lung tissues. Physicians pro-
claim it an invaluable remedy for
pulmonary troubles and wasting dis
orders of every description.
Sold by all druggists b0c. and 500.
Angler Chemical Co., Allston District, Boston.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
STREET CLEANING

The Merchants and Manufacturers as
ISOLATION has renewed the agitation for
sweeping the business streets by hand,
bringing the matter to the attention of
the city council yesterday. The present
contract is about to expire.
The present method is certainly unsat-
isfactory. The hand-sweeping plan was
thoroughly ventilated and discussed last
year, but was finally rejected on the
ground that the city could not afford the
increased expense. A new contract ought
to permit of a readjustment that shall
include at least a thorough trial of the
proposed innovation. The council re-
ferred the matter to a special committee,
which will confer with the Merchants
and Manufacturers association.
In a few weeks-so it is devoutly
hoped-Spring and Main streets will have
been newly resurfaced. presenting spicl1
and span appearance. Broadway is yet
in fair condition. If these three leading
thoroughfares and their cross business
streets are kept neat and clean at all
times it will greatly improve the ap-
pearance of the business portion Of the
city. 1t will also benefit the public health
and save the merchants thousands of dol
lars annually in damaged goods. AS it
is the streets are distinguished by either
a mass of sticky mud or whirlwind of
filthy dust.
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More Speed for War Vessels

Electricians will! win the next war. Back
in the month Of March a sagacious naval
commander said the war with Spain-if war
should come--would be won by steamship
He meant thaS the rapid handling of vessels
would de termine the results. And the event
has proved his wisdom. Whatever advan-
tage either side has gained came from
ability to maneuver quickly. The American
fleet before Cavite would surely have suf-
fered seriously If it had been compelled to
take up a. certain position and holdit. Even
the worst of gunners could have found the
target in time. The Spanish fleet in the
Caribbean sea enjoyed an advantage from
the beginning because of its superior
speed.
And that must be the problem Of the fu-
ture. Builders OF naval vessels must not
be content to launch floating fortresses.
They may be more terrible than an army
with banners once they are engaged. But
they must be able to choose position, to sur
prise an enemy, to make of small account
the leagues of distance which will always
confront a force on sea. 1t will not do to
depend upon navies which can travel no
more than ten miles an hour. They must
60 with the speed of the wind. And they
must not sacrifice weight OF powe1 in doing
1t.
An eastern inventor is said to have con-
structed boat to be propelled by cleo
tricity 1t will cross the Atlantic in three
days. 1t will run forty knots an hour. That
is none too much. And added to the speed
must be fighting strength of the Indiana
or tho Oregon. 1.-The battle is not to the
strong alone, but to the vigilant, the active,
the brave
And the greatest of these is activity
Chicago Times-Herald.
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fest advantages gainedlby the bombard-
ment and reduction of the defenses at
Santiago and the adjoining coast. The
story that comes from Guantanamo
shows how great is the need Of reinforce
ments. A handful of marines was at
tackled by an overwhelming force of
Spanish regulars and gucrrillas and COM
PEELED to fight for thirteen hours before
they were relieved. 1t is unquestionable
that the dilatory tactics at Washington
indirectly cost the five lives that were
lost. If an adequate number of troops
had been on the spot there would have
been no attack.
General Shafter will fortunately be
free from the palling influence and orders
Of the powers at Washington when he is
once in the field, to some extent at least.
He will have control over the details If
not Of the general plan of the campaign.
His previous record is such as to lead to
the impression that he will not proceed
along the lines followed by the paper
strategists and political directors at
Washington.
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THE HOLY GRAIL

In the far days when wandering through
the world
Men sought that cup made of one pre-
cious stone
Holding the blood of Christ, knight I'M
furled
His banner far away from friends and
home.
When from his door he passed sufferer
cried
To him for help; absorbed in one grand
aim
He needed not the cry, but all denied
Save to the purpose of the higher claim.
He wandered to the Holy Land and fought
In many wars, enduring much, nor found
The prize, the precious cup, so long he
sought,
Till all dismayed he sank upon the
ground.
And wept in deepest anguish, praying long
For but one glimpse of this great, glori-
Gus King;
Unnoticed was his cry, low sweet song
From some wild bird the only answering.
To home returning as he neared the door
A sufferer cried for help, the very same
Who begged for aid from him so long be-
fore,
"a single drop of water in His name
For 10! perish with my thirst" he plead
ed still.
The knight dismounted, Fastening to
bring
A cup of water from some cooling we'll
To quench his thirst, for he was perish
ing.
And as he held the sufferer in his arms,
Raising his head that he might drink
again,
And Gained his fears and stilled his worst
alarms,
The cup went sparkling into one rich gem.
| 1t was the Holy Grail, flushed with the
blood
OF Christ Himself within his hand he
held.
Amazed, delighted, long he trembling
stood,
Kissing the cup till then all unrevealed
Like the poor knight, we too may wander
far,
Ignore the sufferer by the nearer stile
Forgetful undreamed energies shall be
born
And gather force by nearer use mean
while.
Nellie Hart Woodwork in Boston Jour-
nal
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CALIFORNIA OPINION
Well Done

A joint committee of the Democrats, Pop
ulists and Silver Republicans met Friday
at Santa Ana and agreed upon fusion
program in the city, county and state poll
tics The greatest enthusiasm and the ut
most harmony prevailed. This is as it
should be. The silver question is para
mount still, and those who think 1t dead
issue in these days when war is the all
absorbing topic are likely to discover their
mistake when 1t is too late. The leaven OF
Organism is still working none the less
effectively because of the absence of noise.
There are more voters who will cast their
ballots for free coinage of silver at the
ratio of 16 to / at the present writing than
there were year ago. and the army goes
on increasing. Should the Democratic ma
tional convention be held tomorrow 1t
would be found solidly for silver, and w.
j. Bryan would be its choice for standard
bearer. The silver forces of Orange coun-
ty have done well.-Riverside Enterprise.