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The herald., 1898-09-08
THE HAND OF HANNA

There is no cause for surprise at the
announcement that the president Will
not order an investigation Of the war
department. Senator Hanna's widely
published views on the subject paved
the way for this announcement. the
president, some days ago, seemed in
clined, to order an investigation, and 1t
was explicitly reported that he would
do SO, but the published interview with
his mentor dispelled all hope OF such ac-
tion.
II will be remembered that Senator
Hanna was particularly effusive in his
praises of Secretary Alger and the lat
ter's handling of the war department.
He not only had no word to say in critt-
cism, but, on the contrary, evinced sur
prise at the wonderful success of the
secretary's management. The whole ex-
preston of the senator, in the course of
the interview. was highly laudatory of
the secretary.
This apparent change of attitude
within a few days, on the part of the
president, can have only one explana-
ton. 1t was caused by the power be-
hind the throne. Senator Hanna was
touring in, the northwest when the
statements appeared to the effect that the
president would order an investigation Of
the war department Whether his jour-
ney was cut short or not by what to him
may have seemed an emergency, it Is GER
tain that he lost no time in assuming an
attitude of significant friendliness to-
ward Secretary Alger.
Why did Senator Hanna so promptly
and so forcibly put himself on record
against an investigation Of the war de-
partment? Evidently not because Of
special love for the secretary. He is an
astute politician and knows that the sac
rifice of an individual already loaded with
ignominy would count as nothing in IT.
self. But Senator Hanna saw that the
beginning of an investigation of the war
department would be akin to s<riking
q match In a powderhouse. 1t would
be easy enough to start it, but whittier
would It lead? He knew very we'll that
Secretary Alger is but little more than
q figurehead. and that an investigation
would turn up to the public gaze pic
ture of corruption in high places that
might vstartle the American people.
Whether. the president is acting wisely
or not in following the path marked out
for him by Senator Hanna is question
that will probably be solved very soon.
Whether it Is wiser to cover up for time
the infamy that reeks in the war de-
partment, or go boldly to the bottom
of it at once, is matter that he can re-
gard in the light OF political policy or of
the public welfare, just as he likes.
The changed attitude Of the president
In this regard is clear evidence Of per-
sonal weakness and subordination to the
will of stronger but less scrupulous men.
His own inclination favored an affirma-
tive response to the country's demand for
an Investigation. The influences that
control him. however, stified his own con-
victions. and, ignoring the will Of the
people. he obeys the behests of the poll
ticians who surround him.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Platt Has No Show

There are indications that Boss Platt is up
to his old trick of trying to sell out gov
ernorship in order to save legislature.
There will be no purchasers this year. The
Democracy is too sure of electing its state
ticket to abandon the very hopeful fight
for the legislature. The taxpayers need not
only governor who will put the canal
thieves in jail, but Legislature which will
reduce the volume of appropriations. do
away with sinecure jobs, and correct abuses
and pass much-needed remedial laws.-Al-
bany Argus.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Scandals to Be Unearthed

There will be plenty Of work for the con-
gressional committee of investigation into
the conduct of the war. When the results
Of the Investigations become known. 1t is
hardly likely that General Alger will pass
from the war department to the senate,
although the wires are already being laid
in Michigan to that end. General A!ger
has lumber and other interests that should
be given his entire attention. He has had
more than enough war and politics for the
good of his eputation.-Philadelphi Plain
Dealer,
The herald., 1898-09-08
A CONTRAST

Thoughtful voters will not fail to note
the marked contrast, in style and tenn
per, between Mr.. Cages home reception
speech and the letter published in yes
terday's Herald, from Hon. James G.
Mcguire. In matter Of fact as well as of
style, there is wide disparity. Mr.. Ma
the effort of his opponent, that a novice
in politics would hardly be expected to
make.
In prosecuting his canvass on the line
didate is likely to be accorded the right
of way. Judge Mcguire expresses him.
The herald., 1898-09-08
MY LOVED ONE-DEAD
l gave nv boy, as a mother should:

l gave my boy, as mother should;
gave with a whispered prayer,
And did not weep till he waved farewell
From the hilltop over there:
And then turned to my chamber,
And the tears fell down like rain,
All, God! for the babe, the boy and man
1 never might see again.
We mothers love our children
AS man may never know
They are flesh of our flesh; we bore them
We drink of their joy and woe.
But our country called my darling;
1 could not hold him here,
And SO l smiled last farewell,
Though my soul sank down with fear.
Sometimes from f1tful slumber
1 would start with cry of woe,
Dreaming a Spaniard's bullet
Had stricken my dear one low.
dreamed of the cruel battle,
or the horror and pain and strife:
And then I walked from my dreaming
To pray for my loved ones life.
But did not dream-Ah, never!-
I could not have fancied then
That the country he loved would leave him
With the thousands Of gallant men,
To die like sheep with murrain,
While the stricken people grieved,
I did not imagine this ending
Dear God, who COULD have believed?
I gave my boy to our country,
1t gives him again to me-dead;
Not slain by Spanish bullet,
A victim of folly, instead
Slain, with some thousand others,
In camps where disease is bred.
What have you to say, who did this thing,
To me, with my loved one-dead?
"A. J. Waterhouse in Examiner.
The herald., 1898-09-08
ILLEGAL IMPRISONMENT

The police commission of this city has
a duty to perform, and one that will
brook no dalliance nor delay. For a
long time some Of the methods of the
police department have been open to
the gravest criticism by reason of gross
Men and women have been arrested "on
suspicion" and cast into Jail, where they
have remained for days without any
charge being preferred against them and
without the privilege of consulting
either their friends or an attorney.
Within the last few weeks there have
been several aggravated instances of
The herald., 1898-09-08
Force Of Habit

Scene In barber shop:
Does the razor hurt your"
No reply.
"Shall shut the door,"
No reply.
"Shave you pretty close?'
No reply.
"Is the draft too strongw
No reply.
Getting very warm?'
No reply.
THAT was very good storm last nightrs
No reply.
lawful fire last night?'
No reply.
"Shampoo?"
No reply.
"Brilliantne on the mustache?''
No reply. .,.
bay rum?"
No reply.
Then the barber. who was alone in Ms
breezy shop, sat down greatly refreshed.
He had been shaving himself.-New Haveu
Union.
The herald., 1898-09-08
DERIVATION OF FLORAL NAMES

Dandelion is from the French "dent dc
lion," lions teeth.
The fuchsia was called after Leonard
Fuchs, a famous German botanist
The magnolia took its name from Pierre
Magnol an eminent writer on botanica
subjects.
Tulip is derived from the Pesrsian word
"dulband,' meaning turban. Busbeck, a
German traveller, brought the first bulb to
Europe in the sixteenth century.
Lilac is from 'rilaj," Persian word sig
nifying flower. The plant waslintroduced
into Europe from Persia in the fifteenth
century by a German traveller named Bus.
beck.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Lesson Of the Troopships

Troopships especially designed and con-
structed must hereafter be maintained as
a regular part of our military establish
ment, and a new and powerful argument Ii
placed In the hands Of our publit~men who
have been contending for many years that
there was something besides "cheapness'
to be considered In the development of q
merchant marine. The military value OF q
swift ship and a sound ship fit for human
habitation is something which hereafter
must be reckoned with by certain so-called
omists."-Boston Journal.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Sherman's Right to Criticise

Never in the history of politics has any
man been as basely betrayed and maltreat-
ed as has Senator John Sherman by the
administration at Washington. If Mr..
Sherman is inclined to resent the treat
ment he has received he will have the SYM
pathy of not less than three-fourths of the
people of Ohio.-Columbus Press-Post.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Hitting the Right Chord

you want an American movement.
suppose" said the jeweler.
"You bet!' replied the returned soldier.
who had dropped in to buy watch.
Triple expansion balance?" suggested
the :radesman.
That's right" exclaimed the soldier.
'There can't be too much expansion about
III ID suit me! That's the kind Of an Amer>
lean I am!'
Whereupon the patriotic jeweler sold
him timepiece with a highly expanded
price on it.-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-09-08
DR.. Andrews Popular Ideas

DR.. Andrews starts in as superintendent
of the Chicago schools with much popular
ecat. He pleases the common people, and
justly, by promising that before facilities
for high school education are extended
everything possible shall be done to in
crease the capacity and efficiency of the
primary and lower grades.-Springfield
(Mass.) Republican.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Afraid of the Philippines

No greater danger has beset the republic
in a quarter of a century than this move
ment directed toward the annexation of
islands on the other side of the"world-
Islands of which we knew nothing six
months ago, which are absolutely unneces-
sary to our progress or destiny, and with
out which we have made the most won-
derful record of any nation of all times
Nashville American.
The herald., 1898-09-08
The Spanish Idea

Give me fort and squad Of men,
And an up-to-date photographer,
A couple of cables, good stub pen,
And jolly young stenographer;
Then let the storm of cannon rattle;
III win, on paper, every battle!
philadelphia Call
The herald., 1898-09-08

ernment headed straight for some sort OF
complication. Its latest vail
is over the proposed improvement by the
United States Of our coaling station in Pago
Pago bay. Under the laws Of Germany.
newspapers can be sup
The imperial chancellor might
find 1t to his advantage some Of these
days to assert his imperial prerogative be-
fore the whine of saffron journals against
America becomes too long and lugubrious.
Press.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Had to Climb

To succeed in life's great tussel,
without waste of time and wrath,
DO not watch the goal, but hustle
With yoour eye fixed on the path.
Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Evidence

First Musician-He knows music thora
oughly, doesn't he?
Second Musician-I think he does. He
says 1t doesn't pay.-Puck.
The herald., 1898-09-08
No Improved Opportunities

Don't you want to grow up to be
MANI"
whats the use? All the other boys Will
be growed up, too, and It'll be just as hard
to lick 'em as tits now."-Truth.
The herald., 1898-09-08

With the f1ve-dollar horse as familiar
street exhibit in Los Angeles it would
seem at first thought rather discourag.
ing to the project of horse show. But
the high-b horse will always be ad-
mired and loved. Moreover, he will COM
mand a good price. This section is
famous for horses Of this class, and a
we'll conducted horse show will tend to
stimulate interest in the raising Of fine
stock.
The herald., 1898-09-08

Germans yellow journalism will appar-
emily never be content until It gets its gov
The herald., 1898-09-08

The report that the Arctic whaling fleet
was caught in the ice, and that all the
vessels We're probably lost, Is not direct
enough to entitle it to full credence.
There is ground for hope that it is at
least greatly exaggerated.
The herald., 1898-09-08

Chicago's happiness will be increased
by the scoring Of another important
point against New York. The head
quarters of the Vanderbilt railway sys-
tenn, excepting the New York Central and
the West Shore, are to be removed to
Chicago. The lines affected are the
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, the
New York, Chicago and st. Louis. and
the Michigan Central.
The herald., 1898-09-08

Chicago is talking about union rail-
way terminus to be erected several miles
from the business center. This because
the pressure for room is steadily in
creasing and there Is no chanc for ex-
pansion where the stations now are. If
of Cook county will be largely increased.
The herald., 1898-09-08

There seems to be an industry in Los
Angeles with which we are sure the
average reader is unfamiliar. 1t comes to
view through q suit brought against a
physician for service in procuring rich
patient. AS the consideration in this
case was to be SIS it will be seen that the
business ought to be profitable if ener-
getically worked.
The herald., 1898-09-08

Another example OF the bravery Of the
war correspondent in quest of news is
shown in the death of Hubert Howard
of the London Times at the battle of Om-
durman. In his eagerness to get first
news from imprisoned Europeans in the
city he pressed forward In advance Of the
soldiers and was killed while passing
through an alley. Newspaper readers as
rule have no conception of the hard
ships and risks often encountered by the
men who gather the news for them.
The herald., 1898-09-08

They are getting the trust business
down to a very fine point now. From
London we learn that an Anglo-Ameri-
can trust has been formed ''to control
the output and sale of sewing machine.
knitting machine and all other kinds Of
needles" The Spanish needle is not
mentioned, but rural Californians will
wish the trust may get 'em.
The herald., 1898-09-08

J. C. PEABODY-"I remember. many
years ago,when I was in the Times office, a
young man walking in and asking for a
Job as reporter. There was not place for
him then and he went away, and some
how remembered the name he gave. 1t
was Oster. He is the judge who decided the
water case yesterday. He evidently could
not get into journalism and wisely sought
the law and San Bernardino. That's luck.
don't you see? If you and I had never
seen the inside of newspaper shop we
might be millionaires or judges by this
time"
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been erected a tented roof surmounted
by numerous spruces, japanese lanterns,
torches. etc, at one end a stage being
erected for exercises. The stage and tent
were gorgeously decorated with flags, gol-
den rod. bunting, etc. making a very fam
taStic scene With its surroundings. The
tennis court was also illuminated ana
prepared In such good shape and taste as
TO afford much pleasure to all. So very
unique was II considered that snap shots,
were taken by an amateur photographer.
Cake, coffee. lemonade and ice cream
we're served during the evening Over sl2
was cleared. The Good Templsrs would
extend their heartiest thanks to Mr.. and
Mrs. Gould for their kindness and gcuer-
o,ity. We are always assured OF a sue
ccss and a highly good time whenever
they open their doors and for whatever
purpose.-Rev and Mrs. W1nsor are Wis
iting their daughter. Mrs, II. L. Hart
well. Master Winsor is with them. MIR.
Winsor and wife have been in India for
% years In missionary wors.-Tho commu-
nifty was shocked to hear on Tuesday,
Aug. 16 OF Edward Kimballs being killed
while attempting to stop his team ac
Marshficld depot while unloading lumber.
AT the caucus Saturday evening b. J.
Lance was nominated by the republicans
and Dr. s. L. Wiswell by the democrats.
1t is expected that election day will see
some splitting.-The Good Templars will
give the drama. The Volunteer" at their
hall on Thursday and Friday evenings
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and Mrs. w. r.. Church. -Slas Marvin and
Miss Mablc Young of Marshfeld are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Mann.-The demo-
Gratis nominated r. G. Wells for reprcscn-
tative Saturday cvening.-Thc board "
civil authority will meet at the town
clerks office on Saturday evening for the
purpose of correcting the check list.
NORTH HYDE PARK.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. r. Allen started last
Monday on a short vacation.-Thc boys
met Monday and organized ball team
with Cortez Foss, captain and T.. s. lIaz-
ard manager.-Mr. and Mrs. George, who
have been visiting Mrs. Georges parents
of late, returned to their home in Bartlett
N. H., Monday.
JEFFERSONVILLE.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas was held
at their residence, Aug. 16, Rev. Edwin
Wheeock conducted the serviccs.--A
daughter was born to MIR. and Mrs. w
G. Lease. Aug. 17.-Mrs. Lottie Page and
Mrs. W. H. Griswold have returned from,
Saratoga, n. Y.-Twenty city boardcrs are
staying at Hotel Mclendy, among whom
are the Rev DIR. 1Nittle of Newark, n. j.,
who will hold services in the CongreFa-
tional church next Sunday, Aug. S.-Ilol-
lis Brigham, formerly of Bakersfield, died
at he residence Of Clarence Powell, Aug.
22.-Mrs. Margaret Mclcndy) Morgan died
Tuesday night, Aug. 10th. ct the advanced
age of 81 years She was the widow of the
late william Morgan and daughter of Will
liam Melendy.
We have discovered that good goods and
low prices can be found at the Allen Shoe
Co. of Burlington.
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Whitney and Miss Annie whitney went
TO Malletts Bay recently for n brief out
Ing Mrs. IIudah Tucker celebrated hcr
s5th birthday anniversary Saturday.-M'ss
Hattie Locke of Worcester Mass, Miss
Kitty Payson and Miss Lottie Hcndlo Of
Salem, Mass, were visitors at Elihu Tul-
lcr's last week.-Mrs.. r. A. Pierce has
gone to Hanover. n. H., for two weeks
The Christian IIndeavor society have elect
ed the following ofIlcers President, Elmer
". Noyes; vlce-presldent, Miss Anna T..
Howe; secretary and treasurer, Fred "
Tullcr; lookout committee, Mrs. Hannah
Carleton, Miss Grace Goodale, Mrs. Janet
Smith; prayer meeting committee, Leslie
M. Smith, Mrs. Hannah Carleton, Elmer
E. Noyes; social committee, Mrs. s. L.
Hayward, Mrs. Eva Tucker, Leslie M.
Smith; floral committee, Mrs. Eva Tucker,
Miss Hattie Hayward, Miss Minnie Allen.
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VERMONT LOCAL ENWS
CONTINUED from 9Th page)

from Montreal is visiting at Mrs. f. o.
Rosseau's for a few days-Mr. james C.
Place who has been staying In Massachu-
setts for some time Is hero with his fam
lily for the present.-Mrs, II. G. Manner
and Miss Mamie Manner arc spending a
few days in Burlington.-Mr. and Mrs
Eben Spooner and Mrs. Henry Lyon and
her son Charley are visiting friends at
Essex Junction.-Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Chapel were the guests OF c. r. Lyon
Friday and Saturday.-Deputy Collector
W. Place, seized team and a quantity
of rum Friday night which Is supposed to
have been struggled across the line for
caucus purposes. George Raymo and Pat
Hakey were the offenders.-The caucus to
nominate candidates for representative
Saturday was largely attended. Noyes
Burton was nominated receiving 1856
votes to ia for Il. A Bates.
Edith and Minnie Sclley from Mys-
tic, p. G., arc visiting Jacob School
crafts family.-A jolly party left West
Newton Mass, Saturday night the Goth
Inst. for their home in Highgate. Among
the number were J. b. Sanderson and his
wife, their daughter Gladys Dell Louks,
Chauncey Stimetts and Iynford Nye.
They expect to remain here two weeks.
ENosBURGH.
Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. f. NJ
Wright who has been in a critical con-
dition for the past week with scarletina
is reported slightly improved.-Mrs. ]. T..
Swift of Orwell is visiting old time friends
in town of which she has many.-Maggie
Griffith of Brooklyn, NY. is spending her
vacation in town.--Mrs. Eliza Woodward
of Wellesley, Mass, is visiting relatives
and friends hcre.-Nr. Jared Booth of
Terrishurgh is visiting cousins in town
NIB. Carpenter and daughters. clara and
Luna returned Saturday evening from n
carriage drive through Lamoille County.
The school directors of the town district
have been putting the school houses in
order and all the schools will open the
18th. except in No /. where there is scar
letina.-Globcs and charts have been pur-
chased for use in part of the schools.
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moved from Aaron Tillotson's house to a
part Of Milo Hines house, where Gennis
Hines lives Aaron Tlllotson, who has
been working ut Woodbury. returned home
with his family Tuesday Samuel Wedge
went to Woodbury. Monday.-Miss Gladys
Emery and two brothers from Eden arc
visiting in town.-IIeman Crawford Of
Irasburgh Is visiting in town,
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LAMOILLE COUNTY.
HYDE PARK

Mrs. George e. Stratton and her two
youngest children are visiting in town.
DR.. and Mrs f. e. Vaughn left Thursday
tor their home In Chlcago.-Arthur Shcr-
win of Burlington Is visiting his grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Sherwn..-
"Dr." f. b. Willard is in town visiting
friends.
l.. l.. Desaulniers of Pages Office force.
Is enjoying n well earned vacation.-Miss
Anna Thorp of st. Adams Is visiting at
j, S. Leach's.-G. B. Foss and family left
Sunday for a carriage drive to Clare
mont, n. H., to visit MIR. Foss' mother
Al the democratic caucus held Saturday
night II, NJ. Noyes was nominated as can
ddate for town representative.-Miss Ber-
tina Cheney went Monday to Shelburne to
meet party of campers from Proctor
Miss Waldron of Enosburgh Falls is WIS.,
iting her sister at s. b. Waite ,-James
Eaton and wife are rejoicing over the ar
rival of a nine pound boy in their home. =
]. s. Leach and son Wilson visited Camp
Olympia Monday. They report Win Thorp
In poor health.
The farm buildings of Lorenzo Godfrey
were entirely destroyed by fire early
Saturday morning. Occurring at the hour
II did no one saw 1t and no help reached
the place until everything was destroyed.
The property is reported to have been
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LOWELL

Ebin Stewart of Worthwhile II visiting
relatives In town.-HArlsy Stewart was In
Worthwhile last wesk.,-A son. Floyd Ed
son. was born August nth 70 Mr.. and
MrA H. J. stsvart.-WNhsn Weed has
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No advertisement taken which is less than
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advertisers using from $50 to 1000 lines
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FARM 1S7 acres in Charlotte for sale. In
quire Carlton Emo, North Ferrisburgh.
S,w,3,
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S.oc sale.

FARM FOR SALE-SOo acres of land with
% COWS, farming and dairy tools, etc.
Price very low; correspondence solicited.
Address +. Il. Woodruff, Underhill. VT
203 12t&S, WIT
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TUNBRID0E.

Mr.. and Mrs. Durham Allen and Miss
Alice Allcn of Clinton. Mass.. Miss Edith
Edison and Pearl Edison OF Worcester.
Mass. are guests at A. b. Bicknell's.--T,
Dexter Richards OF Boston. was y gucst
at A. G. Adams' last wsei.-Aiss Alice X.
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T1a1lted.

WANTED TO BUY FARM of about zoo
acres within two miles Of church and 10
of Burlington. b. II. Emo, East Char
lotte. Sw,zt
SECOND HAND 80 HORSE POWER
BOILER wanted. G.. Joslin. South Hero
1875 d3& wet
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COME IN and look over Our line of REV
bicycles. Ladies' and misses Royals
Waverleys, etc. from $500 to 5000 Some
bargains in second hand wheels. Lanes
Bicycle Livery, 2S Loomis ST., BurlinE-
ton, VT. 40,wtt
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WHIST SCORE CARDS, nice ones. 10
cents a dozen, by mail IL cents dozen.
Free Press Association. 33.wtf
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WATERVILLE.

are visiting In Barnard.-Mr. and Mrs.
George Allen OF Guilford are visiting Mr..