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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-01

We get the Philippines-not merely
the bay of Manila. or the island of Lu-
zon, but the whole group, including
almost numberless islands, little and
big. The population is several mil
lions and the islands are said to be
very rich in natural resources. This is
Dewey's fault, if fault it is. If he had
not cooped up the Spanish fleet in Ma
Mia bay and if he had not there on
certain May day morning before break
fast promptly executed his orders to
"destroy the Spanish fleet wherever
found" we should not now have been
wondering what is best TO do with the |
fruits of his victory But then, histo-
ry is largely made up of chance; some
times, as in this case, aided by few
big chunks of hard sense and harder
grit. From the moment that Montiio
hauled down his flag Cor did it sink p
there was really but one future for the
Philippines. and that under the Ameri-
can flag. Conditions were such that
any other solution would have been of
short duration and full OF trouble.
SPANS sovereignty is at an end there.
She holds scarcely foot of soil. Reck-
ON her out and what have we left ?
The natives They are divided among
themselves and as unfit for s,lf-goy-
eminent as were the slaves in the
South on the day of their emancipa-
lion. Immense properties are at stake. n
not to mention the lives Of the people
themselves. To have sailed away and
eft them to shift for themselves would b
lave been as heartless as to liberate a
'anary from its cage in midwinter. =
The moment such a thing were done q
Germany or some other nation would
ave stepped in and taken possession ~
n the name of humanity, and with n
ood reason. Ours was the response
illty for the disorganized conditions u
the Philippines and it would not do ar
shlrk it. Then if the territory was
'orthy of ownership, which is at pres VI
Mt doubtful and which experience =,
My will tell, why should not we take W
instead of leaving it to some other
alton which dared nothingp Manila .
as not fought for Germany. but for br
merica- 1t is not expected by any, sol
he that the control of these distant "
lands will be path lined with roses. gu
VIII bring us, no doubt, plenty oil 70
ouble and we may often wish that we
d never heard of them, but that will
t prove that American control was JoI
{ best. under all circumstances. We 4
~ be happily disappointed, too, in iro
7 acquisition. We have never vet tn,
med a foot of soil that we regretted, a
lether Louisiana. Florida, California day
distant Alaska, long called "Sew- =. =
is Folly This earth-the inhabit- O
e part-is made up of land. 1t is Per
bad idea to have little ION tam a
Tond our immediate needs. :
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-01

1t was amusing to see the jealous
prohibitionists in the House fairly
tumble over each other in their anx.
iety to go on record in favor of Orrice
Billiards. crude measure aimed at
Judge, jury. sheriff and attorney who
have the execution of the prohibitory
law in charge. With them stood
every opponent of the law in the
House, each one of whom laughed in
his sleeve at the sleek way in which
they were putting the prohibs in a
hole. To make sure, Orrice demanded
a roll call each time the bill was adj
vanced a step and the temperance
bigots, fearful of s.home sentiment.
toed the mark ruefully. OF course the
present law had far more true friends
among those who fought the bill
than among those who favored it. The
whole thing was move to load down
the law and make it unpopular.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-01

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic fOc or &c.
" c. G. G. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-01

Is it too much 10 say that these gentle
men will be esteemed in inverse pro-
portion 10 their costliness to the state,
not because Vermont is niggard, but
because these accounts indicate the
different tastes and natures of the
menP
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-01

Here are some figures full of elo-
quence for Vermonters just now. They
are the expense accounts of the last
fiFe governors of Vermont.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Ia wondsrful I.lrsr cure.

The manager of the electrical exposi.
tion in Philadelphia asked Mr.. Edison
TO visit the show and give a short talk
on some electrical subject, or if he found
il inconvenient to do so to send ON a
photographic cylinder setting forth
some of his latest ideas of electrical in
terest. Mr.. Edison complied in his own
way with the latter request, and in do
ing so while emitting any reference to
electricity produced an electrical effect
upon the management and the auditors
by his contribution. 1t was as follows:
MY DEAR MARKs-You asked me TO send you
photographic cylinder for your lecture and
TO say few words TO the audience. do not
think the audience would take any interest in
dry scientific subjects, but perhaps they might
be interested in little story that a man sent
me on photographic cylinder the other day
from San Francisco.
In the year 1878 a man from Massachusetts,
came TO California with a chronic liver COM
plant. He searched all over the coast for
mineral spring to cure the disease, and finally
he found down in the San Joaquin valley
spring the waters of which almost instantly
cured him he thereupon started a santa
rum, and people from all over the world came
and were quickly cured.
Last year this man died, and so powerful
had been the action Of the waters that they
had to take his liver out and kill it with a
club. Yours truly, EDISON.
ELECTRICITY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
HuXleY's Conclusion.

There was once a discussion about
liberation at Huxley's dinner table.
He said to Professor Mivart:
"Oh, you must not appeal to me
to support liberation as principler'
"Indeed2" said l.
"No," he continued. II think vice
and error ought to be extirpated by
force if it could be done"
"You amaze me-" l rejoined.
'Then you rehabilitate Torquemada
and some others we have all been
accustomed to blame"
81 think" he answered, they
were quite right in principle, though
the way they carried the principle
out was injurious to their cause"
Surely" 1 exclaimed, burning
alive is strong measure"
Eyes" said he, especially the
smell "-London Telegraph.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
How Mines Are Exploded.

There are several methods by which
mines and torpedoes anchored in, har-
bors may be detected, but it is very dan
gerous and difficult work, and its sue
cess depends largely upon the oircum-
stances and the condition of the water
and the bottom of the bay in which they
are placed. Sometimes they are discov-
cred by dragging with kedge Some
times they can be seen when the water
is clear, and in order to assist the natu-
raj vision canvas telescope is rugged
which drops upon the water and shuts
out the light from the eyes of the OBJ
server SO that he can have better view
of the bottom. There are other methods
also known to sailors and frequently
praoticed. The most effective is called
"oountermining"-that is, the explo-
sion Of torpedoes in the water, which
by their defamation cause the mines to
explode. Chicago Record. ...
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Pearls.

Pearls, the costly product of the pearl
fish of the Persian gulf, are obtained
from the bed of the sea by divers, who
bring up as many of the oysterlike shells
as they can and then place them in
heaps on the shore covered with sand.
They are left for several days while the
fish decay and the shells open, after
which the sand is sifted and the pearls
found. They are then oleansed and pol
ished. The value of the pearl depends
on its size, roundness, color and bright
ness The most renowned pearls were
the two which formed Cleopatra's ear
rings, one of which she dissolved in a
goblet Of vinegar and drank to the
health of her guest, Mark Antony.
The remaining pearl became the prop
erty Of the Emperor Augustus, who had
it cut in two for earrings for his daugh-
ter Julia Another historic pearl records
q similar act of extravaganza nearer our
own time 1t is said that at banquet
given TO Queen Elizabeth on the open.
ing of the Royal Exchange Sir Thomas
Gresham ground a precious pearl to
powder and drank it in goblet of wine
to the health of his royal guest Chi
cago News
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
The Eject Of Wind on Lakes.

Attention has been called to the very
remarkable effect of the wind on vari-
GUS inland bodies of water. 1t is not
unusual for the residents in towns on
the shores of lakes to be greatly incon-
vcuienced, provided heavy wind blow
ing 2u shore continues for any length Of
time. In the Baltic sea the level has
been altered for upward of eight feet
Sometimes the water is blown out of a
channel, leaving it almost dry. In one
instance a depression Of six feet o.
CURED on one side of body of water,
with corresponding rise of six feet on
the other. Lake Erie has been known to
alter its level a distance Of 10 feet on
account of heavy Winds and Lake
Michigan was at one time the subject
of considerable interest from the same
cause The wind was heavy and contin-
uous and piled the water up ON one
side, while the other was so low that
people walked out upon rocks where in
the memory of man no feet had ever
trodden. York Ledger.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
TREASURES OF MEMORY.

Long years ago when we were young
Life was a pleasant dream, {
And fancy her bright flowers threw ~
Upon sweet memOry's stream. ~
We thought upon the future then
AS beautiful and fair, -
And sitting by the rivers side
Built castles In the air.
Oh, we were light and joyous then
Yes, happy as the day
The very sunbeams SEEM to laugh
To see us look so gay. ~ n
Don't you remember how you told ; e
Sweet tales of fairy lore,
How some brave knight would giants slay,
His mistress to restore2 !
How we in our pure innocence
Believed them to be true 4
You from your childish, guiltless faith.
= I from my trust in you.
And how said in years to come
Well live beside that stream,
And all the while the sunbeams iaughed,
So glorious was our dream.
Long years have passed, and yet you might
Believe in fairies still,
For smooth has been your stream d I'M
AS some low forest rill.
Your hopes Of faith and truth and loVe
Still DER your pathway shine,
While sorrows waves within their Depths
Have deeply buried mine.
And while you in your trusting heart
Your innocence retain
Mine has been wrecked amid the shoals
OF riches and of fame.
New York Ledger.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Druggists Lights.

An apothecary found himself minus
his red light one night at time when
it was customary for tradesmen of his
class to ornament their store fronts with
a simple red lamp. To supply his need
he took a glass bottle filled with a red
fluid and placed candle behind it. The
effect SO pleased him that he added an
other. Rival druggists illuminated their
windows, increasing the number of
lights and also changing the colors.
Thus the entire town followed the lead.
So it became the fashion. Christian
Work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Unexpected Testimony.

A farmer had an old horse that he
wanted to sell, so, having doctored
it up to make it appear as young as
possible, he soon found purchaser.
The latter before taking away the
horse told the farmer that he should
like to ask the carter question or
two. Imagine the surprise of both
buyer and seller when that worthy,
in reply to a question as to the quail
ties of the horse, blurted out:
why, master, I've knowed this
hoss for 20 years, and I've never
knowed un kick or bite"-Pear-
sons Weekly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
"a SAW Tie PARADE.
Couldn't Convince This Man That Gas
Would Put Him Out.

Couldn't Convince This Man That Gas
would Put Him out.
chad queer fellow in that chair
yesterday" said the dentist as he
fitted a new drilling head into his
satanic little instrument of torture.
"a man came in to have tooth out
one of those great, big, pompous,
egotistioal chaps who looked as
though he owned the whole city wa
ter front at the very least. / told
him that he would better take gas
because the tooth was a bad one,
badly liberated. Well, then you
should have seen himl He looked at
me with kind of plying smile.
"Gasr he said. 'Gasl HumphI
Why, my good man, gas wouldn't
have any effect on me 1t may work
with some people, but not with me.
Too much mind, my dear fellow
altogether too much mindr And he
actually tapped his forehead with
his finger as though it held the
whole Astor library, with the Lenox
and the Tilden foundation to boot.
1.-The old chap was SO COMPOUNDED
ly disagreeable with all his conceit
that ! made up my mind would
have to take him down peg. ...
"'Look here, l said. You let me
give you gas, and if you don't be-
come entirely unconscious, SO that
you don't feel the pulling of your
tooth, III not charge you a cent ]
HE shifted and pooh-poohed, but
I insisted, and after awhile he said:
All right. Go ahead if it will be
any satisfaction to you, but tell
you in advance that it will not have
the slightest effect. Altogether too
much M But l managed to get
the rubber cup over his face and cut
him short.
"He went Off with his eyes wide
open and was a thousand miles away
in a few seconds. ! took his tooth
out and then stood back and waited
for him to come around.
The dentists Office overlooks one
of the avenues, and the patient in
the chair can see whatever happens
in the street below.
AFTER about a minute, continued
the doctor, 1.-The intelligence began
to dawn family in his eyes, and then
it came back with pop, and he sat
up and looked at me triumphantly.
4 suppose you imagine, he said,
that l was under the influence of
that gas of yours. 1 confessed that
I had a suspicion to that effect.
We'll, said he, you were never
more mistaken in your life. Un-
conscious Humphl Just let me tell
you that l saw the procession. I
heard what the bands were playing.
! saw the animals in their cages.
Why, I could even tell you what
was on the banners. UnconsciousQ
think notl'
And, would you believe it, al
though his gum was bleeding and
showed him the tooth in the forceps,
it was some time before l could con-
vince him that l had pulled his tooth
while he was dreaming about the
circus parade. Queer, wasn't it3"
New York Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
How He Worked 1t.

Friend-I am certainly greatly
obliged to you for your invitation to
spend few days here. l have en-
joyed myself immensely. By the
way, what beautiful woman your
wife is ! should think you would be
jealous of her.
Host-Well, l don't mind telling
you confdentially that l am, but,
then, I never invite a man here who
could make the slightest impression
on any woman in her senses. New
York journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Suited the Messenger BOY,

He Is we'll known man about
town, and as such has so many en-
gagements that he has difficulty in
securing the amount of sleep de-
manded by nature. A night or two
ago he was due at a swell card party
out in the neighborhood of Ritten-
house square. Nine o'clock was the
hour, and at 730 he found himself
unable to keep his eyes open. He
repaired to his apartments but
dared not lie down for fear he would
oversleep himself and miss his en-
gagement. sx.s,.
In the emergency an idea struck
him. Going over to the messenger
call with which his sitting room is
equipped he rang for boy. i In a
few minutes one put in an appear
ance. d.. 4
did you ring, siri" inquired the
lad.
II did," answered the man about
town. "See that chair over theref"
The boy nodded in the affirmative.
"Well," continued the man about
town, II want you to sit down in it
and never move for just 80 minutes.
Then want you to make me get up.
Understand"
Once more the messenger nodded,
and in less time than it takes to tell
it the man about town was sound
asleep on couch. Promptly at the
expiration of the half hour the boy
awoke him, and the engagement
was kept on time. This novel use of
the messenger service has not been
patented by it's originator, and he
says that others situated as he was
are welcome to the idea. -Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Considerable.

"Leave the housep' cried little Binks,
making brave bluff Of strength to the
burglar
II intend to, my small friend, re-
piled the burglar courteously. II am
merely after the contents. When I take
houses, l do it through the regular real
estate channels. "--Harper's Bazaar.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
"Water of Life.'

Distilled spirits came into use ip Lon
don in 1850 and had to be prohibited in
1494. Michael Savonarola produced a
treatise on the making of water of
life" in the fifteenth century which be-
came standard authority on that sub
ject and was followed by the work of
Matthioli of Siena. These books gave
an impetus to brandy making in Italy,
whence the trade extended to France.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Unanimity of Opinion.

She-"Two souls with but sin
gle thought" refers to the couples
before marriage, does it note
He-Not always. They often
think that both have made fools of
themselves after marriage -Yon-
kers Statesman. $1,000. ...
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
England's Food Supply.

Where would England be in case
of wars She gets her bread from
America, her butter from Denmark,
her cheese from Canada, eggs and
other trifles from the continent, and
it has just been disoovered-now
gets much of her milk supply from
France
Milk doesn't sound very warlike.
AS mild as milk is a proverbial
phrase. Still it is necessary to the
fit nutrition of the future defenders
of Britain, and there is considerable
complaint in England about becom.
ing dependent for such a prime ne
cessity of baby life upon a possible
enemy at war.
London's egg supply has long
come from France, and as her collins
have come from the same lively
country it has been the grewsome
custom to import Partisan eggs in
Partisan collins of he cheaper sort,
using the latter temporarily as pack
ing boxes.
The difficulty may be met by an
international agreement declaring
baby's milk can Contraband of war,
so that the cheerful whoop of the
morning vender could be uninter-
rupted by the roar of combat.
A measure more in favor, how
ever, is the branding of every bottle
of foreign milk made in France. :"
How to manage this isn't so easy to
decide, New York World.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

Yucatan is compound Indian name
meaning, What do You sayi" which
was the only answer the Spaniards could
obtain from the natives to their in
quiries concerning description Of the
country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

Connection made With b. Il G. G. Railway al
Beattyyllle Junction for Beattyville.
j, II. BARR, CHAs. SCOTT,
Vice Pres. a. Gen. Man. G.P.A.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

Y.VANDEN BERG C.P ATMoRE
Trafhc Manager, Genn Pass Az
JACKSON SMITH, Asst Genl Passg'r Art,
ONCE, Chamber of Commerce Rldig.. Cfnf1'.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

MIL are the best after dinner
AAOOd . lilS pills, aid digestion. $50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05
Daily kennebec 3ourn,r
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters Of tho -.
Ansusta are hereby notified to ry oty q
caucus in city hall, on Safurday meet meet IN
March :. for the purpose, Of nn,S,' ,S 'evenlng,
candidate Tor mayor. The ca,,ona a
held under the Australian ballot bA VIII will bs
pellS 70 be open from so to 9.a1 ,1y,stefn;
N"hlnation papers must he filad ocS
me chairman Of the CITY commit. With
lore O'Clock p. NJ, FRIDAY 'eSee Zee BE-
Al names presented by petition b,.-
thg ne, signature Of ten Republican "s,'arrihg
W, wiiI be placed upon the ballot aos sose's
blank space left on every baiIot Cd ana a
eacn voter can write the nan,e ~ ~ 'nas
Of his choice. if the mama o' an ne
not already appear on the baIIa. a1es
candidate receiving the larpest ~, Inc
OF votes Will receive the nomins,inuuh lumber
Ihe city committee will have chr.
the check lists in the several 1eT.1.iase o.
Any Republican whose nama "htus' dao
appear upon the check lists, but s ~. not
tends 10 become 4 voter for tba "eo guy, M
election viii be allowed to particjoalan jnoaiis z
y order Republican CITY Coynrt...
February u, 1885. ''''ifh!ttee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05
Base Bal! Notes.

The Detroit club claims Charlie Can
Zcl.
Kansas City wants First Baseman
Clark of New York.
finder the now rules q game can be de
,1arrd forfeited if a player ordered OFT
thc field does not leave within one minute.
The earned run has been abolished
ana the stolen base must be the genuine
article. not made by the assistance OF
base hits. etc.
President Ben johnson of the Western
League says: "Al Spauldng advocates
a national board compos" of men with
no interest in any club. and think ne IS
right \ man is apt to favor his own
interests in any club and ! thing he is
right. man is apt to favor his own in
terrsts 1t is human nature so Ia DO. The
Eastern and Western Leagues proposed
the amendment to rule IT, and tn" Ma
tional magnateS. almost to a man. as
eured them that their requests We're Just
and right. but after that they Saddled 70
the conditions proposed two riders which
the class A leagues refused to agree upon.
Now they ignore the first propositions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05

Miss Emma Jones' one Of the teach
ors in the Wm. r. Smith grammar
school. gave a whist party to a few Of
her friends. Thursday evening, at her
home at Pettingill's Corner Mrs. Al
bert Brown and f. S. Hammond Sc
cured the first prizes, while the con-
ISOLATION prizes went to Miss Edna Cain
and Mr.. Maguire. Refreshments Wer"
served ana q delightful time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head of WANTED FOR SALE, to
LET, LOST, &c. will be inserted two
times for - cents. three times for 81
cents and one week for 50 cents, AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. IS the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05
When IOu Are Tired

Without extra eXertion, languid, dull
and listlnsS. your blood is failing to
supply 10 your muscles and other or
:sans the vitalizing and strength Civ
ing properties they require. Hood s
Sarsaparilla cures that tired feeling by
cnriching and purifying the blood. 1t
viii give you energy and vigor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05

They begin to soothe and absorb the
pain and soreness the moment you ap-
ply one. Hop Plasters. The cure is
permanent and pleasing. Your ne.u-
cine dealer will supply you.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anX-
ious women; ] have never had single
failure, no other doctor can say this,
longest cases relieved in two to five days
without fail; no pain. no danger, no in
reference with work: by mail, s.; all LET
ters truthfully answered. Dr. Z. NJ. Toll
man Co.. 10 fremont Street, Boston.
febl6, d&wky3mos
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05

Some of the sport lovers Of the city
are planning for a crust walk in the
near future. They will walk into the
country four or five miles and then re-
turn by different route and nave Il
suppcr at some hotel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-03-05
WARD CAUcUSES.
WARD 4.

The Republican voters Of Ward
requested - meet in caucus at H. rJ,r are
CINE HOUSE On BRIDGE sTpt,L,,. s;tS In
S-,ICRDAI EVENING, MARCU -'f.E! ~ l.
lor the purpose Of nominating cand;da.... 10. {.
officers. anu ward
Per order Republican CITY Cor,ri.,o.
February -. lsq2. 'l''ee'