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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-28
Our Duty.


to Paris to arrange treaty of peace,
have returned bringing with them
the paper duly signed by the repre-
sentatives OF Spain, with whom we
have lately been at war. This paper
when ratified by the senate of the
United States, devolves upon the
congress and executive authorities
thereof, new and very grave respon-
sibilities. Will the people and the
government of this great and fortu-
nate nation be equal to the oppor-
tunity and its requirements? 1t is a
serious question, and it will be Iser-
ously considered by intelligent men
who are accustomed to look upon
possible dangers with reasonable
sagacity. In the course of the de-
bate, already very lively, in and out
of congress, many men and many
papers have fallen in questionable
taste, into frenzied and embittered
treatment OF the whole matter. At.
tempting to forecast results they
profess to see in what they are
pleased to denominate imperialism
the end of representative government
itself.
They know, and a little reflection
by those who have been led into
erroneous ways OF thinking ought to
convince them also, that the term
imperialism by which they designate
some possibly remote but very i'm
probable result OF our new departure,
it but fiction of their own to
frighten us into surrendering our
control OF a commercially fortunate
situation.
No intelligent man who now urges
control of these lands by the govern
mcnt of the United States, has ever
suggested that this control shall be
other than temporary. The princi-
pie of local selt-government, OF gov.
eminent by representation, possibly
in qualified scheme of suffrage, the
rule of the majority in our territories,
is the intention and the only inten-
ton of a very great multitude of our
people, who for most excellent rea-
sons, may be deemed to form a ma
jority OF the voters OF this great ma
ton. If to work slowly is to work
safely, and if to act safely is to work
with wisdom, then we ought to wei
come whatever safeguards may be
deemed expedient by the congress and
the executive OF the United States, to
ensure order and tranquility until
such time as the people OF these new
lands can come to mems estate and
can acquire knowledge, and ha We hao
some experience in the difficult act o.
selicontrol.
Some time, longer or shorter i,
may be, is needed to enable the lead
ers, the representatives of their PEG
pies, to understand that vindictive
ness, passion, political hatred ano
vengeance can be allowed no latti
tude in any scheme of governmen
that may be finally established. w
very much mistake the temper of tn
, American people if they do not deem
e it their duty to maintain in a broa,
: sense an advisory relation to Cuba
: Porto Rico and the Philippines; an
# until children can come to years {
S discretion, they will also deem
y obligatory upon themselves to assis
n not only at the launching, but ais
r to take hand in the temporar
e management and navigation of tt
of several governmental crafts, now fc
/, the first time afforded proper cond
lie tiCns for their sailing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-28

Hobson says that this kissing bust
ness has been greatly exaggerated.
81 have not kissed half dozen
girls" he tells Denver reporter,
"since l lett Washington" Well,
Hobson, that's confessing to half a
dozen more than you can afford.
It's rare fun no'doubt, but it tends
to injure ones reputation for the
serious business OF life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-28

On Thursday of last week the gold
reserve in the national treasury
reached the highest point in the Fl.
nancial history of the United States,
standing at $246.O27,638. This
sounds weil, but it is just as difficult
as ever for fellow to borrow ten
dollars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-28
Death Of Hon. Geo. A. Ballard.

Hon. George A. Ballard OF Fairfax, one
of the best known lawyers OF Northern
Vermont, died at his home Dec. 10. from
Bright's disease. He had been connect
ed in legal way with Central Vermont
railroad matters for many years. He re-
presented Fairfax in the legislature in
1870 and two years later was member
OF the state senate. His last appearance
at Montpelier was during the fight
against the Grand Trunk reorganization
plan tor the Central Vermont when he
worked hard for the unsecured creditors.
He was appointed by Gov. Smith to
serve on the board of trustees of the
insane asylum and member of the COM
mission to investigate the subject Of
double taxation, but owing to III health
had taken no part in either Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reached the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When the tube is infamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed.
Deafness is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condi'
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The herald., 1898-01-25
To Improve Dairying

The possibilities of the dairy industry
in California are very great says j. 2.
Pearson in the Western Creamery. Cali
fornia possesses natural advantages over
nearly all other dairy states and countries
in her equable climate. combined with a
soil which is rich beyond measure in pro-
duction of grasses, grains, fruits and eve
rything that the dalryman and agricul-
turist can wish for. The expensive feed
ing in the eastern states for five or six
months of the year, to produce heat in
the animal body, nature generously re-
leves US of in our milder climate.
The fact that California is so far away
from larger markets, such as Chicago.
Boston and New York, compared with Illi-
nois Iowa and Wisconsin. is not as great
an obstacle as it may seem, as the cost
of placing our butter and cheese in the
same markets would not be over cent
a pound. California butter and cheese
can be put up in successful competition
on these markets, or even shipped to Eu-
rope, if we make a good enough article.
Herein lies the solution of the future of
the dairy industry of California. With our
advantages we can compete in price. and
with our advantages we must compete in
quality.
The herald., 1898-01-25
Farmers Oppose Annexation

Herbert Myrick, editor of a number of
agricultural papers, writes as follows re-
garding Hawaiian anneXation
We know of projected beet factories, not
schemes to influence farmers but bona
fide enterprises, which annexation will in
jure. Every patriotic American. includ-
ing farmers especially. should make the ut
most endeavor to prevent annexation. The
beet sugar industry is on too substantial
a basis to be jeopardized for sentiment
only. Every day brings new important
additions to this home industry. Six new
factories building, five companies organ
lied and over twenty are in contemplation
in various parts of The United States. in
Guiding Salinas Crockett Hueneme Cal ;
Ogden. Utah, Binghamton. Buffalo
Watertown, Auburn, Lyons. N. Y; La
Grande, Ore; Sandusky, Toledo, O.; Bay
City, Mich; Richmond. Staunton, Va, and
Council Bluffs, Ia. Within five years hun
drsd beet factories should be in operation
Our farmers are sick of having the
Hawaiian sugar trust draw what practi-
cally amounts to a bounty of millions of
dollars annually, amounting up to the
present time to nearly s75GO0, 900. Our
farmers feel that the islands have had
all these special advantages that they can
ever hope for, and that the American
farmer should now be given fair chance
to supply the American market for sugar.
The herald., 1898-01-25
ORANGE COUNTY
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, Jan. 4.-(Regular Cor
respondence. } The accidental discharge
of shotgun today, In the hands of j. a.
Jones, completely wrecked the front Of
the Saddle Rock restaurant.
Members of the Jefferson lyceum went
to Ell Modena Saturday to hold joint
debate, the question of the abolishment
of the United States senate, with the
Santiago Literary society. The Santa
Ana boys took the affirmative and were
given the decision.
Street Superintendent Nash and Coun-
Gilman Whitney went to Los Angeles
Saturday and purchased asphaltum and
implements for laying new crosswalks.
S. L. Chilson returned yesterday from
Sage Riverside county, where he has
been mining.
Mrs. Julia Bertelson of San Diego is
visiting Mrs. l.. NJ De Voc in this city.
Mrs. Edgar German returned today
from a visit of several weeks in River
side.
Capt. Henry Lewis, wife and daugh-
ter of Yarmouth. N. S.. and Mrs. N. w.
Best of Beaumont, Cal, are guests Of
W. H. Best and family Of this city.
The Westminster baseball club went to
Norwalk yesterday and met defeat-i
to 8.
Rt Rev. Bishop johnson Of the Epis-
copal church conducted services at Trim
ity church at Orange yesterday morn
ing.
Mrs. c. H. Putnam, formerly of this
city. has been granted divorce from c..
H. Putnam.
This was one of the coolest mornings
experienced here this winter. The mer-
curry dropped to q, and ice was plentiful.
The herald., 1898-01-25
A Successful uI Pineapple Grower

Experiments in pineapple culture have
been going on in Southern California with
varying success for several years, and at
last it has been determined that perfect
fruit may be produced on our soil, and
under the influence of our climate, says
the Los Angeles Fruit World. In response
to an inquiry from o. o. Carlson of Red
lands and a general demand from our sub
scribers the Fruit World has gathered
sufficient data to enable practical propa-
cation of the pineapple.
A great difficulty has been to acclimatize
the pineapple plants. This has been sue
cessfully accomplished, in the Cahuenga
valley (near Los Angeles), by John b.
Rapp of Colegrove. Mr.. Rapp, in company
with several others, ordered plants from
Florida several years ago. The plants
were stupid about adapting themselves
to the soil and climate and with tender
nursing lived for two or three years with
out bearing fruit. Finally Mr. Rapp secured
slips from his old plants, and from them
again secured slips which eventually be-
gan to bear fruit in profusion. He recently
had considerable quantity of pineapples
for market, with more coming on. and no
harm done his plants by the cold nights
of the past month. From his own plants,
now perfectly acclimated, Mr. Rapp can
set out suckers in three to five months.
The Red Spanish is apparently the hardi-
est plant in this climate, at least from
present appearances. although it is an in
ferior fruit to the Smooth Cayenne which
is producing perfect fruit on Mr.. Rapp's
little Quarter-acre.
The herald., 1898-01-25
ONTARIO

ONTARIO, Jan. 24.-(Regular Corre-
spondence) Deciduous fruit growers
met here on Saturday, effected an organ
ization and decided to incorporate under
the name of THE Ontario Deciduous
Fruit Growers association" The capital
stock is $25,000 at 81 per share, and each
stockholder must subscribe for two
shares for each acre of fruit that he eX-
poets the association to handle, and one
additional share for every ton of his
fruit placed with the association. About
one-tird of the stock was subscribed by
those present. Robert Gray was elected
president and f. c. Scott secretary.
U. Rem, district inspector, of Cotton
installed the officers of Ontario lodge
No. 301, f. and A. NJ, last night. The
installation ceremonies were performed
in the presence of the wives, daughters
and intimate friends of the brethren
The following named officers were in
stalled: B. c. Shepherd, w. M; A. r.
Glass, S. W.; 7. S. Knoler, s. D.; r. j.
Smith, ]. D.; r. o. Breckenridge treas
urer, and c. r. Sykes, secretary, after
which lunch was served, followed by
an interesting lierary program.
]. B. Moores received a letter today
from Ed Mayors, who, with Ed McMan-
mis-, left here July last for the Klondike
They are in winter quarters at Tagish
lake.
The herald., 1898-01-25

Spanish boy. The watch has several
spots of blood on 1t which give to the
find a mysterious air. Since the article
was lost or thrown where found several
wagons have passed over it. destroying
it's value as timepiece, but as evidence
in a tragedy of some sort 1t may yet
prove of value.
One of the lively places in this county
at the present time is what is known as
the Gavlan mining district. Over 80
stamps are in operation and something
like 600 men find employment in the
mines being operated and prospected.
Mining men who have spent much time
in the district and who are well posted
on the outlook there are sangune that
the day is not far distant when the Gavi-
Ian will attract the attention Of the
mining world.
Report has it that the Old Dominion
mine near Elsinore will soon be in op-
Grafton again. John Gosse, a moneyed
man of Chicago, has, it is said, taken an
interest in the mine with view to
starting it up
Work on the concrete foundation of
the new Southern Pacific passenger de-
pot will begin at once and the officials
of the company state that Che building
will be ready for occupany within 30
days. 1t is also given out unofficially
that the new car service over the motor
line will be put in operation in q few
days
The herald., 1898-01-25
Farm Notes

The sheepmen of Southern Colorado are
losing a number of sheep by the recent
heavy falls Of snow and the extremely cold
weather. The winter has opened up un-
usually severe, and promises to be an ex-
ceptionally hard one.
w. NJ. Bristol of East Highland has re-
ceived check for s75 and notice from the
department of the interior that he has
been awarded second place in the national
contest for prizes offered for the best es-
says on irrigation topics. His subject was
Irrigation In the Orchard
The United States department of agri-
culture offers prize of SIS per 1000 words
for the best essay upon "a Methods of
Tobacco Culture" (3 Export Tobaccos
of Kentucky and Tennessee" (3) 1.-The
Marketing of Tobacco" (a) Cigar Leaf,
CD Manufacturing-Smok Plugs, Gig
arettes, (c) Export. The essay should not
exceed 10000 words.
AS every farmer knows, if the manure
heap is too loosely built the decomposition
is too rapid. The materials useful for the
formation Of humus in the soil are de-
cayed, and the nitrogen, especially that of
the urine, escapes into the air, largely in
the form of ammonia. On the other hand,
II the manure is too closely packed the
decomposition may be too slow, and the
manure will not become sufficiently disin-
tegrated to produce the best effect in the
SOIL
Alva Agee, writing in the Practical
Farmer, says that he has found that plow-
ing under crop of rye in the spring tends
to free the soil from microbes that pro-
duce scab in potatoes.
Warm house, plenty of eggs; cold house,
no eggs.
Clean up the poultry house. The Poultry
Monthly suggests that a couple of inches
of the dirt be taken out, and fresh dirt sup
piled.
The herald., 1898-01-25
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINo

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 24.-(Ree-
ular Correspondence The Golden Ju-
bilee opened cold and windy, with the
snow on the mountain tops blowing out
in fantastic sheets and streamers that
suggested the northern citrus belt, the
location of the first discovery of gold,
more than the usually sunny south of
this section Heavy ice formed on all
exposed water last night, and the gut
ters of many streets are lined with solid
ice all day. This did not prevent the
assembling of the people. Pioneers Ma
tive Sons, Native Daughters and their
friends, at Armory hall to do honor to
the day of jubilee. The meeting was
called to order by President w. F. Hol-
comb Of the Society of Pioneers, who
presided in a dignified manner, while
Secretary John Brown, jr., of the society
was the master of ceremonies and di-
rector of program. First came the usual
opening ode of the society," to the appro
Driate accompaniment of the Pioneer or
chestra; followed by prayer by Rev. A.
j, Frost; then the singing of America"
by all present, and never did the old,
familiar notes ring out with greater
fervor than was given on this occasion,
assisted by the old time violins of men,
bers of the society. The address of
welcome was made by Capt. N. G. Gill,
in few but emphatic sentences that set
the ball rolling. He was followed by the
orator of the day, Judge H. c. Rolfe,
who spoke in most interesting manner
of Californias Golden Jubilee, his MEM
ory of incidents dating back almost to
the day on which Marshall made his
famous discovery. His address was his
torical and reminiscent, and was both
thrilling and humorous at times, as he
depicted the scenes Of the early days.
At the close of this, William Stephen,
the poet laureate Of the Society of Pio
neers, favored the audience with a ju-
bilee poem written for the occasion.
after which the audience Joined in sing
ing, to the tuneful Pioneer orchestra,
the favorite "Auld Lang Syne," many of
them uniting in the good old Scotch
style. Major j. w. F. Diss gave brief
history of the orders of Native Sons and
Native Daughters, of the former of which
he is prominent member. Miss Lottie
Woodward recited Suffers MILL" and
The herald., 1898-01-25
SAN PEDRO

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 24.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) Seven vessels arrived at
this port yesterday.
The San Pedro Lumber company has
extended it's yards by leasing the old
yard of the Kerckhoff- Gunner company.
John T. Gaffey has been instrumental
in organizing the San Pedro Improve
ment society. The most public spirited
citizens have Joined and the movement
will doubtless soon bear fruit in a bet
ter appearance of the town.
The barkentine Tidal Wave cleared
Saturday for San Francisco. Her next
voyage will be to Alaska.
Mrs. Rufus Simpson has received a
letter from her husband, who left here
on the steamer Alice Blanchard last
November for Alaska. Judging from
this letter the reports of scarcity and
exorbitant prices for food up there are
somewhat exaggerated.
The herald., 1898-01-25

down, being pronounced unsafe. 1t is
safe to say it will have worthy sue
cessor.
We have recently had commotion
among the members of the home re-
specting the carrying out OF an old order
issued by the governors predecessors
respecting the appearance and cleanli-
ness of the wards of the barracks. The
order was that the sides of the rooms
should not be disfigured by the hanging
up of pictures or garments; that the tops
of the commodes and the commodes
themselves should not be occupied with
oyster and tomato cans used for GUS
pidores, and that the accumulation of
litter would not be allowed. This was
not made a new order. but the captains
of the various companies were instruct
ed to see to it that the old orders were
carried out These instructions were
carried out perhaps, by some of the cap
tains a little too zealously and harshly,
but certainly gave no grounds for GER
tain letter which appeared In Los An
geles paper, accusing the commander of
being martinot and recalling the un-
fortunate affair of Leavenworth. Your
correspondent has as good means of
Judging as any member Of the home, and
he states most unequivocally that so far
from Colonel Smith being unpopular
among the members of the home the
very great majority of them realize that
to hts energy and watchfulness for their
interests they are indebted for better
food-more of it and better cooked than
was ever known before his coming-and
are fully satisfied that his best thoughts
and energies are given to their we'll
being and comfort.
Deaths at the home since my last:
James A. Singleton. late of d, Fifth CAL
ifornia infantry, died in San Diego on
the 18th, aged IS.
James Kelley. late of United States
navy, died January 22d, aged 70.
The herald., 1898-01-25
CLARK'S CRIME
The Napa Murderer Makes Full
Confession

NAPA, Jan. 24.-In the presence of
the Sheriff and District Attorney of
Napa county and of six other witnesses
George Willard Clark has confessed that
he was the murderer of his brother, w.
A. Clark at st. Helena on last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Levina Clark was married to Will
liam A. Clark more than twenty years
ago in Clay county, Ill. She is 46 years
old and the mother of seven children
George w. Clark, the murderer became
intimate with her thirteen or fourteen
years ago. Their relations continued
while the husband was in California
making home for her, and during that
time child was born of which George
Clark was the father
After coming to California to live al
and near st. Helena, Napa county, Mrs
Clark professed Christianity and at
tempted to break off her relations with
The herald., 1898-01-25
A Wonderful Increase in Eggs

A short time ago a poultryman told us
that his flock had run down from over 400
eggs day to 81 says the Poultry Monthly.
He wanted eggs, and although large por-
ton of his flock are in moult, he added to
their regular meat and greens. The meat
was in the shape of sheep heads, which he
gets for the carting from slaughter house
not far from him. They are fed by split
ing them open lengthwise and thrown into
the yard. and the fowls pick the bones
clean. Three or four heads to a pen of
twelve to fifteen every other day were
given. The green's were Scotch kale. Any
thing they liked, we presume, would have
the same effect. The birds were and have
been all the season. healthy and strong
and laid remarkably well all last winter
We give the record from day to day:
The herald., 1898-01-25
CHINO

CHINO, Jan. 24.-(Regular Cores
pondence.) Isaac Taylor has returned
from the Hawaiian islands, where he
has been for the past year and a half.
He says the natives there are decidedly
opposed to annexation, and only the
sugar planters and a few under their
control favor it.
The dance given by the Fraternal
Brotherhood Friday evening was a very
pleasant affair. Supper was served at
IL o'clock, and dancing continued until
o'clock. c. James Dimond, deputy su-
preme president of the order with his
wife, was present.
Henry A. Clayberg and Miss Carrie
Boca were married in Pomona Thurs
day at the brides home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clayberg will make their home in Los
Angeles.
George B. Cook left Wednesday morn
ing for Cincinnati, Ohio having been
called by the dangerous illness of his
father.
+. c. Peffer's new book on Beet Sugar
Analysis" is meeting with ready sale.
Mr.. PETER says the sales have already
paid for the cost of production.
Jacob Bertschinger says he has
enough work ahead to keep him busy
for the next six months, putting down
bituminous sidewalks in town, and
when this work is completed it is doubt
full If there is another town of the same
size in the state that can boast Of as
many square feet of good sidewalks.
During the past year about $4,000 square
feet have been laid. ,,z-s y.
On Monday Mrs. T. e. Walker enter
tanned the Mystic Whist club of Pomona,
the party driving over in stylish tally
The herald., 1898-01-25
Aristocratic Fraud

LONDON, Jan. 24.-Lord VIM. Nevill.
fourth son of the Marquis of Abergav-
emmy, was arrested today and taken to
Bow Street Police Court, charged with
fraud in connection with the suit of Sam
Lewis, the money lender, against Spen-
Ger Clay. an officer of the Guards. to
recover 1,411 pounds due on two prom
issory notes cashed for the prisoner.
During the trial Of the suit of Lewis
VS.. Clay, in November last, the counsel
for the defendant alleged that the in :
dorsements of the notes were secured
by trickery. The jury found that CLAW
was victim of misplaced confidence
and Judgment was given to the effect
that Clay was not bound by the sigma
lures.