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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-23
Spring Medicine

SO that could scarcely see. The pain was
so great could hardly sleep at night.
After time white spots came on my eyes.
They began to make my sight dim. 1 took
medicines prescribed for me, but the effect
was only temporary. saw testimonial
which told Of a boy whose
Eyes Had Been Cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and I decided to
try this medicine at once. Ibegan taking
it, and in short time my eyes began to
get better, and I continued its use until
was permanently cured. My eyes do not
pain me and are not at all sore. feel very
thankful for what Hoods Sarsaparilla has
done for me, because was at one time
very nearly blind. Before taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla was often troubled with
severe headaches, but seldom have them
now. heartily recommend Hoods Sar-
saparilla." AMANDA PETERSON, Box 497
Campello, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is
The Medicine For You
Because of what it has done for others;
because you ought this spring to take
that which will do you the most good.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-23
These two words emphasize a neces-

These two words emphasize neces-
sity and indicate o remedy.
SPRING the season when the blood is
most impure as result Of the win
ter's closer confinement, higher liv-
ing, slower action of the kidneys
and liver; when humors of all kinds,
boils, pimples and eruptions are
most liable to appear; when the
weak, languid condition of the whole
bodily structure demands and well
comeshelp.
MEDICINE = that to which the millions
turn at this season-Hood's Sarsapa-
rila. The original and only prep
aration especially adapted to the
present needs of the human family;
that which makes the blood pure and
clean, as shown by its thousands Of
wonderful cures of dreadful blood
diseases; creates an appetite and
cures dyspepsia, as shown by its
"magic touch" in all stomach trou-
bles; steadies and strengthens the
nerves, as proved by people for
merly nervous, now calm and self
possessed, thanks to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-23
Important Case in County Court.

Grace L. Dix, widow OF Clarence Dix,
who was drowned in Sadawga lake in
Nottingham while under the influence of
hard cider furnished by Albert Potter of
Nottingham, has recovered $4,000 dam
ages in the Windham county court under
the statute, which not only makes the
seller of Intoxicating liquor, but the
owner of building in which it is sold,
liable for damages resulting from such
sale. Mrs. Dix brought the suit against
Potter and Frank NJ Mason, the former
a tenant, the latter the owner of the
building. This is the first case in the
state under the statute.
The Washington county grand jury
recommended a new Jail at Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-23
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
ooh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
the, be induced to try the successful med
icine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold
on a positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent effect
after taking the first dose. Price 25c.
and SOC. Trial size free. At all druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-23

IfSpain wants the United States
or any other nation to believe in her
promises and professed good inten-
tions in the direction of Cuba, she
might call off her dogs of war, stop
crowding and starving the Cubans,
and give the people of that island a
chance to show what they can do in
their own behalf. There is at pres
emit a glaring discrepancy between
Spain's professions and performances.
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Only those who have been relieved
Of great suffering can fully appreciate
the gratitude with which the testi-
monials overflow written in favor of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26
A STURDY LITTLE SHIP.

The recent departure Of the Wind
ward from England for America brings
TO q close. Tor the present. a very mem
orablocaroer Thlssturdy littleship has
entered the polar Tee In no fewer than
thirty seasons. and. although exposed
on many occasions 10 severe icc-pres-
sure. has always given a good account
n herself and safely made home Orig
inally a sailing ship. she had the dis
tlnctlon of being one ~ the first whal-
crs 10 he fitted mp with steam. In
April. 1894 the Windward was sold
10 Captain Virgins. u Siberia fame
bat. a month later. while she was un-
dergolug q thorough overhaul for the
new trade IN which she was 10 be en-
gagged she was purchased by tie pro-
motors of me kson-Harmsworth ex-
petition. whose aim was 10 reach the
north pole by the northwest passage.
and on their way. 10 search for the
MISSING member ~ the BOrlorling par
~ In the beginning o. 1895 the Wind.
ward went 10 London Tor a fresh sup
ply Of provisions. and. returning 10
Franz-Iosef land In June Of the same
year. had the honor Of convey ing. three
months later hansen and his fellow
adyenturer 10 their homes In Norway.
Since Mr. Harmsworth bought her for
the work Of bis expedition she has
forced her way through nearly 1900
miles OF formidable ice-packs Itself a
record Of considerable interest To
the Windward will belong the honor Of
having proved the nayigability Of
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

hns enjoyed since the close Of the civil
war Is the longest which has happened
since the declaration Of independence.
and orr situation now shows the neces-
sity N being prepared Tor war 40 any
moment ! regard the present war AZ
fraught with many blessings II uni
hes the country hy giving the South
the opportunity 10 prove her loyalty TO
the Hag mn opportunity which she
eagerly embraces. Il viii create a SEN
timent 20 favor % a strong navy. which
Is lndIspeu able 10 thee days 20 the
security Of O. grCa, maritime and COM
mercIal power Ike the United states.
FOR % II sea power which commands
the wholesome respect of nations to-
day. II viii prove that tho island Of
Cuba. directly or indirectly. "a as eB.
seniial 10 the peace and safety 90 the
United States as the control Of q large
island al the mouth of the Thames
would be 10 England or one al the
mouth Of the Seine would be 10 France.
LOOK back over the diplomatic history
% this country Tor seyenty-hve years
and you viii find that one of its most
interesting chapters relates 20 Cuba
You win find that during an OF that
period Cuba has been a constant source
of anxiety 10 us lest Il might. through
European lntrIglcs or upneavals. pass
into other hands than those Of Spain.
More than hnce the United states has
been brought face 10 face In hostile al.
titude frat with one power and then
with another because they coveted lis
ownership. In the hands OF strong
power Il would be an uneUdurahlo men
ace to us. War with Spain sooner or
later was inevitable. In no other way
would she have ever relinQulshed her
sovereignty over Cuba. Fortunately II
has como IN such shape as to make Il
n holy war"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

be as Impossible for her 10 retain SOW
orelgnty over the Philippines as Il
would be 10 retain sway over Cuba.
The jealousiCs existing between Eu-
ropean powers seem 10 preclude the
idea Of their passing under the dag Of
either Of them without exciting con
flct. even II we were disposed to sell
them. The United States. therefore.
will most likely have the problem pre-
sented 10 II OF deciding whether Il
should make a new departure In lts
foreign policy with reference 10 the
acquiring of territory In AsIatlc waters.
II is not difficult 10 foresee that such
a question will excite profound discus
sion In this country between those who
believe that We should adhere 10 the
restricted policy marked ont In the be-
ginning Of the republic. and those who
believe that the time has arrived for
broader foreign relations which will
make us more influential factor In
the control and division Of the worlds
commerce.
ANY one who has at all noted the
progress OF events must perceive that
great changes have taken place In the
character o. our government since It's
foundation, little more than a century
ago. The civil war decided the dis
putod question as TO whether our sys-
tenn was a voluntary bond between
states 10 be determined az any mo-
mcnt that either Of them thought prop
or 10 withdraw from Il. or whether Il
was an lndlssoluble union which could
only be terminated by a majority Of
all Of TIE people o. all of the states
and we came out Of that war a nation
spelled with a big n. rs much 80 as the
people Of Great Britain. or OF France.
under their systems Since then the
trend of federal legislation. the dccis-
ions Of the highest judicial tribunal
In the land. the settlement Of delicate
and intricate questions arising with
other nations In consequence Of the
expansion Of our commerce, the re-
sponslbilltlos created. and even tho
iealousies excited By our growing i'm
portancc, all tend to the solldifying Of
power In the central government for
the protection Of the rights and happi-
ness Of the American people.
There are many people. II Is true,
who regard with nervous apprehension
any movement looking 10 a wider
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26
MOTHER OF FITzHuoH LEE.
oucs Washington Beiie AMI stni Idol
Of Her Family.


Of Her Family.
Blind and almost helpless as baby.
the mother OF Gen. Fitzhugh Lee lives
with her son Daniel. near Freder.cks-
hurg Va. Though nearly ninety years
old, she Is sim bright and cheerful.
Surrounded by descendants who fairly
idollze her she IS rapidly nearing the
daik river. fearless and with chlldliko
confidence. Her grandfather. George
Mason. was q prominent statesman In
the early days Of the republic and took
part In framing the American coEati-
tuition. His third son. John, Inherited
considerable property In Virginia. In
Guiding Analosi3n island. 10 which
place be brought a lovely Maryland
bride, whose family name was Munay.
Tho youngest child Of this couple was
Anna Maria. who was brought mp on
The outskirts OF Washington. In her
youth she was known as beautiful
Mamie Mason Of the island" At Ar.
llngion she FIRST met Lieut.. Sydney
Smith Lee u, s. ~. o. brother Of Rob.
ert u. This meeting resulted In court
ship and marriage. Gen Joseph T..
Johnson being one OF the groomsmen.
Portraits taken IN those early days
show the bride % have had a lovely
piquant face. with rosy checks. brown
eyes ana clustering brown curls. The
young couple resided for f0mo time In
Washington. where Mrs. Lees beauty.
wit and vlYacity made her the admir-
alton ana center of choice social cir.
cle. AZ their country home, Clcrmont.
near Alexandria on the 18Th Of No
ycmb'r 1885. their eldest SON was
born and named Fitzhugh. after a
beloved friend. Mrs. Flizhugh of Ray
cnworih Five other sons were born
TO them. and all grew 10 manhood and
were gallant sailors and soldiers dur
Ing the civil war when that struggle
commenced Capt. Lee roslrnod from
the navy. and like his famous brother
on,rcd DTS sword 10 his native state.
Mrs. Ice went with him 10 Richmond.
leaving an her property In the hands
~ the enemy. Never thg"1ghout these
four years of horror and carnage did
Mrs. Lees courage give way. though
her husband sons aud many relatives
were 40 the front. A. the close NJ
hostilitieg she returned with her fam
lly TO a country place I'm Stafford coun-
~, Nirginia whore her husband died
soon after Mrs. Lee spent many years
IN the Quict dignity Of widowhood at
old Richmond on the Potomac. When
her son, Flzhugh. became governor
~ Virginia she made her home with
him In Richmond. and once more be-
came charm Ia society. She was
ever kecnly interested In the political
Issues ~ the day but unfortunately A
severe cold settled on her eyes After
Intense suu'tirr horne with her usual
forlitudc she submitted to painful
+ operation. which however failed TO
give relief. and she became totally
blind.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26
A MIGHTY FoRcR
VITA Volunteers and nsnuisrs Our Army
IL Bigger Than Great nrftafn's.

IL bigger Than Great Britain's
With the $4,000 volunteers and tho
6i.O0O regulars. according to the terms
Of the army reorganization bill. tho
United States has armed and equipped
a larger army than Great Britain by
10000. Englands active army il less
than 100000 strong. Americas posi-
ton among the powers Of the earth
when she has finished with Spain will
be similar 10 her fine state AZ the close
OF the civil war. and for several years
after. Any European power or powers
who want TO intervene with the idea Of
putting pressure upon the United states
IN this little difficulty with Spain would
better do 80 before this war Is over.
Afterward We will be IN the pink OF
condition 10 take care Of old world
rneddlerH.
With the regular establishment re-
cruited up 10 the full OF It's newly au-
thorized strength and with the volun-
teers In the field the combined army
Is larger by 5000 than the total volun-
teers and militia In service July I.
1861. two months and a half after
Sumter surrendered. II Is almost as
large NJ the army Of the Potomac in the
spring Of 1862. when Mcclellan began
the Peninsular campaign.
When the civil war opened the reg
ular army was $4,000 strong. At no
time In the war did It's strength ex-
coed 10000.
Divided according to the arms o. the
service, the volunteers will make
splendid army Of $4,000 infantrymen.
a brigade Of 8 800 cayalrymen, and an
other Of $500 light artillerymen. And
another Of 1000 heavy artlllerymen. In
the regulars over half Of the $1,000
are infantry. 30 OF foot soldiers We
have altogether nearly 10000. This
II almost ~ many as the total number
Of soldiers who fought on both sides OF
the three-day battle Of Gettysburg II
We should have TO put another army In
the field. Spain. by studying our his
tory a little. may be sure that we can
DO II quickly After the disasters on
the Peninsula Of 1862 over so 600 troops
we're enlisted. organized. armed. equip
ped and sent into the field In less than
a month. Sixty thousand troops re-
peatedly went into the field In the war
within four weeks Within twenty
days the states ~ Ohio Indiana. MI
nols. Iowa and Wisconsin sent 10 the
front 10000 infantry America can re-
peat these achievements n necessary.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

a. Annapolis. Since that time he has
been In actual service and during the
civil war was with Farragut and at the
famous battle on Mobile bay. when the
latter was lashod TO the mast OF his
vessel. Watson doing the lashing.
Commodore Watson was born In
Frankfort. KY. in 1912 and his early
education was obtained In the public
schools there. lie completed four
year course at Annapolis with honors
and Immediately started on cruise
around the world. lie was assigned TO
duty on Admiral Farragut's ship at the
beginning Of the civil war and served
with him throughout the entire period
OF hostilIties. lie was a great fayorite
with that officer and was also with him
on his cruise around the world after
the close Of the war. lie II a grandson
Of John J. Crittenden. author Of the IA
nous Crlttenden compromise bill. for
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

From the New York Times: You
may carry your own thermometer now
and II will only cost you % cents TO
buy the portable kind They are
round. about as large as a quarter, and
have n stick pin al the back. with
which to fasien them The little glass
tube containing tho mercury is colled
Ike a serpent with the ball In the
center. This Is q great scheme for
the feminine cyclIst with little
scientific calculation she will be able
to determine at what degree Of heat
her face gets an unhecoming red. and
then she has only 10 watch her Their
momoter 10 see when that degree has
been reached. when she can dis
mount and cool on
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

GLIDING him from sharing IN the bene-
iits Of the Aslatic trade. as the same
powers have already probably done Ia
Africa. England excepted. who. 10 her
everlasting credit be II said. Is always
in favor oi open and unrestricted trade?
II to assure and protect our trade with
China a fooihold on that side Of the
world il necessary. then We must have
II. COS. what II will.
Forced into War with spain.
I'VE are at the present time engaged
in a war with Spain Il .s not a war
OF our making II has been brewing
for throc-quGr,ers Of a century. We
have been forced into It In order 10
abate an intolerablc nuisance In our
nelghborhood and 10 prevent worse
consequences. We have been forced
into Il by the conduct Of Spain herself.
and she must pay the cost The Phil.
ippine Islands are likely 10 be one Of
the sources Of our indemnify II we
choose 20 keep them. When Spain
emerges from this war Il viii probably
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

sid tia, he'd had one good time II be
never had another. A statement which
goes 70 prove the wise old saying that
appearances are deceitful That even
Ing the deep beat OF a drum broke upon
the sweet-sccnted stiffness as the bril-
dal party. with a drummer At their
head. Justify marched out 10 View the
country-a tlme-honored custom with
the negroes here. which answers in
lieu OF a honeymoon trip and always
follows a fashionable wedding. just as
the begging basket" ani the written
invitation always preoede a. The two
customs are adapted from those Of
their white friends Only the negroes
are a little more honest about solicit
INK bridal presents than we are.
can siill see Sally sweeping her
gallery with new broom when look
down the road these bright spring
mornings and Jerry Informs me daily
that me and Sally amt quarreled
yit" 20 guess that 20 FAR al has been
fmooih sailing New Orleans Times
b mocrat.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26
HAD BEEN HELD UP.
lie Couldn't DO Much More Than Hold
Himself Up.

lie Couldn't DO Much More Than Hold
Himself Up.
II was quiet az police headquarters
one night last week. The captain In
charge Of the desk had unconscloualy
dozed away In his chair and the jiiler
sat bolt upright on the railing around
the reporters den. says the Kansas
City Times lie was sound asleep wi. n
his keys thrown clrelessly across his
knees Even the reporters had lost
track 81 what was going on and " re
dreaming OF scoops and such thinfa.
when the door was thrust suddenly
open and a drunken man Of some 20
summers entered The captains feet
came down from the radiator with a
bang. the iallers keys ratified. a sure
sign that he was no longer asleep. ih9
reporters unconsciously reached for
their pencils Captain. I've teen held
up." the man said. In alcoholic tones.
who held you up?T the captain asked.
as be- reached FOR pen. "A policeman.
sir; right here Ia front u the door.
lie took an my money and everything
else be could get his hands on" The
captain took the mans name and
called an officer Go with this fellow
and see II he tells the TRUTH" the cap
tain laiI 20 the officer. "Oh. no. let's
don't do That ain't been held Mp; I'm
iust sleepy, that's an want some
place 20 sleep" Every one hreaihed
easier The captains feet went back
10 the rodiltor; the jliler's keys found
their way back across his knees and
the reporters put back their pencils.
That fellow can't much more tlrin
hold hlmrel' n.y." the captain said. ~
quiet resumed sway
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

COMMODORE JOHN G. WATSON.
mer attoruey-goneral Of the United
States and a number Of terms United
States senator from Kentucky. and a
nephew of Gen. Thomas l.. and George
- CrlttCnden. both OF whom dlstlng-
uished themselves during the civil war.
Commodore Watson married a
daughter Of Judge Thornton Of san
Francisco and has two sons. Edward
H. Watson. the elder. Is an ensign on
board the Detroit a. present with
Simpsons feet and Thornton L.. who
recently celebrated his 2lst birthday.
ia at the front with the Seventh cdyal-
~.
Commodore Watson is q man Of won
derful discipline and Is exceptionally
quiet and reserved lie has never been
known 10 fail In any Undertaking
planned by him when appointed 10
his present command be was governor
Of the naval home at Philadelphia.
where he had been detailed for three
years.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

Two American gentlemen who were
touring In ireland sat. enc morning. a.
the breakfast table. where they could
look out upon the hotel garden. In
which Was strawberry patch. Call
Ing the waiter. one OF them said Pat.
cant We have some OF those nice.
fresh strawberries FOR breakfast Of"
"shurc. YOU can. sir." The waiter
went ON, ana presently returned
'Olm very sorry but the sthuwber-
riCs are an green. SIR" "Oh. the
color makes no difference. Pat" said
one Of The Americans Tin fact. that's
the color we expected 10 Ind everything
over here g. onbers Statesman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26
TIE WINpWARn.

Franz-Josef land seas. the two ships
who had previously made that remote
archipelago were both lost on It's in
hospltable shores II was very
graceful act on the part Of Mr. Alfred
llarmsworth to make a clear present
Of this ship to Lieutenant Peary. the
American explorer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

u may be detained at the club
late this evening, Maria" remarked n
husband Of somewhat convivlal habits.
as he put on his hat to go downtown
after dinner III am not here by II
O'Clock don't slt up waiting for me-"
u won't, James" replied his wife. "If
you are not here by II O'Clock I shall
put on my wraps and go after you"
James was at home at II.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-26

NIWWInINW EW"'7 TOT NHNlITN TnTHFs
Russia has tried experiments with
aluminium shoes for cavalry horses. A
few horses In the Finland Dragons
were shod with one aluminium shoe
and three iron shoes each. the former
being on the fore loot In some cases,
and on the hind foot In others The
experiment lasted ak weeks, and
showed that the aluminium shoes last
ed longer and preserved the foot better
than the iron ones.