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The Coconino sun., 1898-11-12
Discovery of the Home of Buddha.

Far away on the border of Nepal the home of Guatama Buddha has been discovered. Buddha lived about 300 B. C. and was the son of the rajah of ka- pilavastu. A pillar inscribed by the Emperor Asoka in the third century B. C., marks the city's site. The ruins are all of brick and are covered with jungle and so extensive that their ex- plOratiOn will require years and years to accomplish. The city was destroyed during Buddha's lifetime. It was a mass of ruins in A. D. 4lc. when the first Buddhist Chinese pilgrim made his way there. The buildings that are now being eXcavated are older than anything known in India heretofore. -- London Letter.
The Coconino sun., 1898-11-12

hind time from one to two hours, and freight trains are indefinitely late. This condition of things is not expect ed to continue very long as the com pany are shortly expecting ten new To- comOtives which will relieve the pres- ent "cOngested condition"
The Coconino sun., 1898-11-12
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

 don't discriminate against your neigh bor's wife's husband.
 The place to buy saddles, harness or anything in the horse millinery line is at Davison and Cronin's.
 The thermometer dropped Thursday morning to , degrees above zero, creat- ing lively demand for wood and coal. Several of our citizens are complain- ing of the taking" ways of the shell men at the circus even more taking than the little shell game of Dewey's at Manila.
 x. l.. Patterson left today for Los Angeles, where he will probably spend the winter. Mr. Patterson, during his stay here. did noble work for the re- publican party.
 The l. o. o. r. received their para phernalia yesterday and held their first meeting since the fire which destroyed all their lodge outfit. They hold their meetings in Masonic hall.
 The Rough Riders bumped the bull of the hill at San Juan. but when 1t came to unwrapping the thinkIetts of the average Arizona voter there were several rounds of sorrow in the breast works.
 An old gentleman was relieved of S5O in hard earned cash in the side show Thursday. The human snake OF some other moral conlortiOnist slipped il out of his vest packet while he was admiring the snake-huggcd woman. When you visit the show your money and gun should be inseparable com panions.
 Traffic on the Santa Fe Pacific in both passenger and freight departments has increased to such an extent as to be ln. as the railroad man says. ''congesIed condition" Passenger trains are be-
Warren sheaf., 1898-12-08
PROBLEMS OF STATE,
The President Sends His Annual
Message to Congress.
A HISTORY OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN
Recommendatio for the Future
Government Is Deferred Until
After the Ratification Of the
Peace Treaty-Other Matters.

Washington. Dec. Following is the
text of President McKinley's annual
message read at the opening of the last
session of the ,Fifty-frst congress:
To the Senate and House of Representa-
t1ves: Notwithstanding the added burdens
rendered necessary by the war, our people
rejoice in very satisfactory and steadily
increasing degree of prosperity evidenced
by the largest volume of business ever re-
corded Manufacture has been productive,
agricultural pursuits have yielded abun-
dant returns, labor in the fields of industry
is better rewarded, revenue Legislation
passed by the present congress has in
creased the treasury's receipts to the
amount estimated by its authors, the
finances of the government have been sue
cessfully administered and its credit ad-
vanced to the first rank, while it's currency
has been maintained at the worlds highest
standard. Military service under a com
mon nag and for a righteous cause has
strengthened the national spirit and served
TO cement more closely than ever the fra
-ternal bonds between every section of the
country. A review of the relation of the
United States to other powers always APP
propriate, is this year of primary impor-
tance in view of the momentous issues
which have arisen, demanding in one in
stance the ultimate determination by arms
and involving far-reaching consequences
which will require the earnest attention
OF the congress.
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navy: Killed, II; wounded, s7;died as result
of wounds, 1; invalided from service, s:
navy was engaged in, two great battles and
in numerous perilous undertakings in the
blockades and bombardment and more
than so 600 of our troops were transported
to distant lands and engaged in assault
and siege and battle and many skirmlshes
in unfamiliar territory, we os Lost +. in a both
wounded; and in the entire campaign by
land and sea we did not lose gun or
flag OF. transport or a snip, ana WIZ the the
a soldier or sailor was taken prisoner
Troops Return.
On August 7. 46 days from the date Of the
landing Of Gen. Skaters army in Cuba,
the United States troops commenced en-
-barkation for home and our entire force
was. returned to the United States @ as early r
United States only two months.
&s:s Tribute to Patriotism.
1t is fitting that should bear testimony
to the patriotism and devotion OF that
large portion Of our army which, although
eager to be ordered to the post of greatest
exposure, fortunately was not required out
side of the United States. They did their
whole duty, and like their comrades al at the the
nation. In like manner, the officers and
men of the army, and of the navy who re-
of the navy performing most important
duties connected with the war, and whose
requests for assignment in the field and at
sea it was compelled to refuse because
their services were indispensab BILE here, are
entitled to the highest commendation. 1t
is my regret that there seems to be no pro-
vision for their suitable recognition.
Work of the Red Cross.
In this connection, it is a pleasure for
me to mention in terms of cordial appre-
citation the timely and useful work of the
American National Red Cross, both in re-
lief measures preparatory to the campaign,
in sanitary assistance at several of the
camps of assemblage and later, under the
able and experienced leadership of the
president of the society, Miss Clara Bar
ton, on the fields of battle and in the hos
pitals at the front in Cuba
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OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.
Discussion of Their Future Govern
ment Is Deferred.

I do not discuss at this time the govern
mert or the future of the new possessions
which will come to us as the result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be ap-i
propriate after the treaty Of peace shall be
ratified. In the meantime and until the
congress has legislated otherwise, it will
be my duty to continue the military gov
ernments which have existed since our oc-
cupation and guarantee the people Sc
curity in life and property and encourage
ment under a just and benefeent rule. AS
soon as we are in possession of Cuba and
have pacified the island, it will be necessary
to give aid ard direction to its people to form
government for themselves. This should
be undertaken at the earliest moment con-
sistent with safety and assured success. It
is important uIiat our relations with these
people shall be of the most friendly char
acter and our commercial relations close
and reciprocal. It should be our duty to
assist in every proper way to build up the
waste places Of the island, encourage the
industry of the people and assist them to
form q government which shall be free and
independent. thus realizing the best as
pirations of the Cuban people. Spanish
rule must be replaced by q just, benevolent
and humane government, created by the
people of Cuba. CO bic Of performing all
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to the restoration es.s,.ss tranquility and

to the restoration o1sstts ira nquility and
Well-being; ss ..I &c. &c, S.
time at Madrid, d,rEesu ting in soff feyAs by the
Spanish government which could not but
be regarded as inadequate. It was pro-
posed to confide the preparation of peace
to the insular Pal lament, yet tos be con
,yened under the .Sauto orh0uss DEGREES Sof
November, 1897, but without impairment in
any wise of the constitutional powers of
the Madrid government, which, to that
end, would grant an armistice, if solicited
general in chief might see fit to fix. How
and with what scope Of discretionary
powers the insular, parliament was ex-
peace did not appear. If it were to be by
negotiation with the insurgents, the issue
seemed ito rest on the one side with a body
chosen by. a fraction of the electors in the
districts under Spanish control, and on
the other with the insurgent population
holding the interior country, unrepresented
in the so-called parliament. and defiant
at the suggestion Of suing for peace.
Warren sheaf., 1898-12-08
Fall OF Guantann d mo.

By June the cutting of. the last Cuban
cable sisolated the island Thereafter the
invasion was vigorously prosecuted On
June 10, under a heavy protecting fire, a
landing of 500 marines from the Oregon,
Marblehead and Yankee was effected IN
Guantanamo bay, where it,had been deter
mined to establish naval station. This
important and essential port was taken
from the enemy after severe fighting by
force Of the United States to land in Cuba
= The position so won was held, despite des-
perate attempts to dislodge our forces. BY
strongly intrenched. On June p the ad-
vance of the invading army under Maj.
Gen. Shafter landed at Baiquiri, about Is
miles east Of Santiago: This was accom- )
plished under great difficulties, but with
marvellous dispatch y 1871 s@s
Warren sheaf., 1898-12-08

s. s
Whsa It 5eached I its maNma numBsfed
i24,123 men and apprentices. One hundred
and three vessels We're added to the navy
by purchase, one was presented to the
government, one leased, and&the four YES
sells of the International Navigation COM
pany,,the st. Paul, St; Louis, New York and
the revenue scutters:a lighthouse tenders
were turned over to the navy department
and became temporarily a part of the aux
ihary navy.
~ Strength of the Navy. >: ::.s.:.t
The maximum effective fighting force of
the navy during the war, separated into
Of the first &c Class, as one battieship Of the sec
5ond class, two armored cruisers, six coast
defense monitors, one armored ram, II
gun6oaa hree one
cruiser, II torpedo boats, IA old vessels of
the old navy, including monitors Auxil-
yachts ;;127 converted tugs,;1es converted coli.
liers, Is revenue cutters, four lighthouse
tenders and 10 miscellaneous vessels.
Defense of the Coast. =.
: Much alarm was felt along our entire
be made by the enemy. Every precaution
was taken to prevent: possible injury to
our great cities lying along the coast.
from the state militia infantry and light
batteries were drawn from the volunteer
force. About $4,000 troops were thus en-
ployed. The coast signal service was es-
tablished for observing the approach of an
enemy's ships to the coast of the United
States, and the .life-saving and lighthouse
services cooperated, which enabled the
navy department to have all portions Of the
Atlantic coast, from Maine to Texas, under
observation. The auxiliary navy was Gre
ated under, the authority of congress- and
was 4oficered and manned by the naval
militia Of the several states. This organ
ization: patrolled the. coast, and performed
the duty of a second arm of defense. ,.-,--.,
q, q. War Revenues.
The national defense under the $50, 900 900
fund was expended in large part by the
army and navy and the objects for which
it was used are fully shown in the reports
Of the several secretaries. 1t was a most
timely appropriation enabling the govern
meEt to siren CITIZEN it's defense and making
preparations greatly needed in case of war.
This fund being inadequate to the require
ments Of equipment and for the conduct of
the war, the patriotism of the congress pro-
vided the means in the war revenue act of
June 13. by authorizing a three per cent
popular loan not to exceed s4000 900 and
by leyying additional ilnposts and taxes
OF the authorized loan, $500, ,000, 900 were Of
fered and promptly taken, the subscrip-
tions so far exceeding the call as to cover
it many times over. while, preference be-
ing given to the smaller bids, no single allot-
ment exceeded S., ,00o.: This was a most en-
couraging and significant result, showing
the vast resources of the nation and the
determination of the people to uphold their
countryS honor. ,-,...... ...,.. .
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MILES AT PORTO RICO.
A Brief History of the Expedition
-.. to That Island,

With the fall Of Santiago, the occupation
of Porto Rico became the next strategic
necessity. Gen. Miles had previously beer
assigned to organize an expedition for that
purpose. Fortunately he was already at
Santiago, where he had arrived on the 11th
of July, with reenforcenle ents for Gen.
Skaters army With these troops, consist
ing of 3415 infantry and artillery, two COM
panies Of engineers ana ,a(l one e. company Of
mo on July 21 having nine transports cor
i Win the Msssa achusatts Gagship@, Dixie,
latter Carr Carrying troops. @ The = expedition
landed at rGuanica July 25, which port was
entered @ with little opposition: p Here re the M
Wasp while the Puritan and Amphitrite
went to San Juan and joined the New Or
leans, WI Oh n. was engaged IN blockad:ng
was subsequently Reinforced by Gen.
Schwann's brigade Of the Third army
by @ aEo W59n b% e4 Ma BrodRa RaEt 9d MS
part of his corps, nunb bering in all 1878 Of
ficers and men. On July II he entered
fr me wheh M
rected operations for the capture Of the
island.
the. enemy at Guayama, Hermiguerez,
$Coamo and Yauco, and an attack on force
landed at Cape San Juan, there was no Sc
rious resistance. The campaign was prose.
August much Of the island was in our pos
session and the acquisition of the remainder
was only a matter of a short time At
most Of the points in the island our troops
were enthusiastically welcomed Protesta-
tions of Ioyalty.to the fla 6 and gratitude for
delivery from Spanish rule met our COM
manders at every stage. AS a potent in
fuence toward peace, the outcome of the
Porto Rican expedition was Of great con-
sequence, and generous commentator is
due to those who participated in it.
Fall of Manila.
The last scene of the war was enacted at
Manila, it's starting place. On August Is,
after a brief assault upon the works by the
land forces, in which the squadron assisted,
the capital surrendered unconditionally.
The casualties were comparatively few.
BY this conquest of the Philippine islands,
virtually accomplished when the Spanish
capacity for resistance was destroyed by,
Admiral Dewey's victory Of the 1st of
May, was formally sealed. To Gen. Mer-s
ritt, his officers and men for their uncom-
planning and devoted services for their gal
lantry in action, the nation is sincerely
grateful. Their long voyage was made
with singular success, and the soldierly
conduct of the men, most Of whom were
without previous experience in the military.
service, deserves unmeasured praise.
NJ Our Losses. @
y The total casualties in killed and wounded
.iEatt,e army during the war was as follows:
Officers killed, 23; enlisted men killed, 257;
total. $50: officers wounded, l13; enlisted
men wounded, 1,464:: total. I ,577. OF the
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WAR is DECLARED. :
Spain and Other Countries Notified Of
Beginning of HOsti1ities.

Spain having thus denied the demand of
the United States and initiated that COM
plete form 5of rupture of relations which
attends a state Of war, theiexecutive pow
ers authorized by the resolution were at
once used by me to meet the enlarged con-
tingency Of actual war between Spain and
the United States. I On April % I pro-
claimed blockade of the northern coast of
Cuba, including ports on said coast be-
tween Cardenas and Bahia Honda and the
port of Cienfuegos on the south coast of
Cuba. and on the 25d I called for volun-
teers to execute the purpose Of the resolu-
ton. By my message OF April 25, the con-
gress was informed Of the situation and
existence, of a state, Of war between the
United States and Spain. The congress
accordingly voted on the same day the
act approved April 25, lS9S.s declaring the
the 21st day of April, and reenacted the
provision Of the resolution Of April 20, di-
recting the president to use all the armed
effect. Due notification Of the existence Of
war as aforesaid was given April Is by
telegraph to all the governments with
" nrder thai their might ba
sured during the war. The various gov
ernments responded with proclamations of
neutrality, each after its own methods.
1t is rot among the least gratifying Incl
dents of the struggle that the obligations
Of neutrality were impartially discharged
by all, often under delicate and difficult
circumstances.
8 Our country thus, after an interval OF
half a century Of peace with all nations,
found itself enga ged in deadly conflict with
a foreign enemy. Every nerve was strained
meet the coo response
instant and complete, as 5Was.also the I re result
of the second call of May Is for %, 600 ad-
ditto al voluntee The rank OF he reg
q ~ tt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-07-25

n. M. Scott pays cash for Maple sugar
Will take II anv day. 1S-tf
For SALE-Dry spruce boards, planned
and matched, at SO per thousand. Inquire
at Lang's mill, South Barton, or of o. d.
over 2O-tf
A nice, modern, convenient house to
,ont Jnouire of o. d. Owen. 2O-tf
To LET-Pasturing for one or two cows
or horses. Apply to o. D. Owen.
LosT.-Between Valley House and c. D.
BaiIey's, one misses light colored jacket.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving same
atyalley House, Barton Landing, VT.
FOR RENT-Cottage at Willoughby lake
by day or week. Inquire of I'll. HI. Twom-
bly,, Barton Landing, VT. tt
Going out of business. This is the rea-
son why we are closing out our entire
stock of boots, shoes and rubbers, waite hes,
clocks and jewelry at such low prices,
some of them way below COST ID. Bu-
, chanan, Barton Landing, VT. 29tf
Commencing Sunday, July "a, L will
take calves, lambs, hogs and fat sheep at
Barton Landing every Sunday afternoon
instead of Tuesday, paying the highest
market prices for the same. S. E. Wins
low, Barton, VT. 1892
See ad Wool Carding, Barton Wooden
Mill, with agencies at North Troy, Newport,
West Burke and West Charleston.
III. T. Seaver, Barton, has commenced his
annual bargain sale of tinware, house
keeping goods, etc. This is just the time
to buy such things. Call and look them
over. soft
r. E. French, Glover, is paying 10 cents
per dozen for fresh brown eggs instead of
IA cents as stated in his ad.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-07-25
LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Advertisements and notices, as promenades,
shows and other entertainments will be pub
lished under this head for t1co cents Woro
for first insertion, one cent a word thereafter:
We shall run no advertisement among local
items. Cash must accompany the ORDER NO
charge tUiIl be made of less thdn Jorty Genus
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-07-25
Barton.

Barton.
Mrs. Sergeant is entertaining friends
from away.
Miss Esther B. Douglass returns from her
vacation Wednesday.
Mrs c. W. Preston is entertaining rela-
tives from out of town.
Mr.. NJ NJ. Gordon of Syracuse, n. Y, is
visiting friends in town.
The electric light wires are being put
into the Catholic parsonage.
Mrs. Bert Blake and Miss Ida Ruggles
visited in Coventry last week.
Mr.. j. B. Chamberlin of Barre made this
office a pleasant call last week.
Mrs. S. B. Huse and son Of Barre are Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Pearson.
Mrs. w. B. Bowman spent last week
with her parents in SalemDerby.
John Arkley visited his son Will in ST.
Johns bury several days last week.
Mrs. Harley Ferrill and son have recent
ly returned from visit to West Charles
ton.
d. W. Hildreth of the Express and
Standard was in town on business last
week.
Mrs. Lucy Reed and Mrs. W. l. Robin
son visited in the north part of the county
last week. s 80 -
The Odd Girls will go to Willoughby for
picnic Tuesday, July 26. All please fur
nish as usual.
Warren Hartwell took his vacation last
week, spending most of the time with his
people in West Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Pierce and son Fred
arrived home Saturday from their visit in
the south part of the state.
Mrs. Douglass and daughter are expected
home today. Little Mildred has been seri-
ously ill during their absence.
Merit Lewis is the happiest man in the
village. A 81 pound girl made her appear
ance in his family last Tuesday.
Bert Vance, who has been away visiting
relatives and friends for the past two
weeks, returned home Saturday.
James Cassidy was the recipient of some
very handsome signs for his block, last
week, presented by friend of his.
There will be an ice cream social at the
evening of this week. All invited.
John Keating's new house is being pushs
ed along. s. NJ. Bickford has just finished
plastering it, having done most credita-
BILE job.
Mrs. Alice Skinner has had the village
water put into her residence and has had
considerable plumbing done during the
past week.
A new concrete walk has been laid to
the Congregationalistc church and a walk is
being built on Water street. Mr.. E. G.
Collision is doing the work.
Shooting pickerel in the outlet was in
dulged in quite extensively last week.
1t is reported that fifty were taken out in
this manner on Wednesday.
Louis Morris and wife of st. Johns bury
visited at VIM. Berwick's last week Mr..
Morris thinks some of building a cottage
across the lake this summer.
Bass fishing is very good right now
Charles Baldwin, who is camping across
the lake, caught seven nice ones Friday
morning, using minnows for bait.
III. T. Seaver and family, and Miss Gid
den of Craftsbury spent a few days
Landing the shores of Lake Memphre-
magog last week.
Rev. J. w. Harris of Greensboro, will
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-07-25
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held at the probate
Office in Newport each Monday AT tn Office
of F. w. Baldwin in Barton on the second
Frid ay of each month; al the office of b. r.
D. CIrpenu.r at Baton Landing in the fore
noon OF the rthird- Friday OF EACH month:
> Parties having business ewitfr the Court at
Barton or Barton Landing concerning pend
ing estates will please inform the Court in
advance that he may take the necessary
papers with him.
F E. ALFRED, Judge of Probate.