davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-01
Legal Notices.
Probate of Will.
CHARLES FAIRBANKS ESTATE.

ShhNIEo FAlHBANho Eo u.
STATE OF VERMONT. Caledonia District. IS
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said District,
on the 1 9th day Of May, A. ID. 1898.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Charles Fairbanks,
late Of Nice France. having estate in said dis
trict deceased, being presente to court by Ar
thur F. Stone. one OF the executors therein
named for probate 1t is ordered by said court
that all persons concerned therein be notified
TO appear at a session of said court, to be held
at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury on the
25th day Of June. A. d. 1898. and show
cause, If any they may have, against the
pr obate of said will: for which purpose it is
further ordered that copy of the record of
this order be published three weeks success
lively in the Caledonian. printed at st. Johns.
bury. previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court. Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy Of Record, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-01
500.

DR.. E. Detchon's Anti Diurtic may be
worth to you more than 500, if you
have child who soils bedding from in
confluence OF water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the
trouble at once. 81.
Sold by {. c. Bingham, Druggist, 81
Main ST., St. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-01
The Log Drive.


George Van Dykes annual drive for the
Connecticut Valley Lumber Company,
now on its way down the Connecticut
river, is about the same size as in other
years, 100000 feet, some of which
have already begun to arrive at Bellows
Falls, but will be held above the dam I'M
til the rear is nearly there. The rear has
been passing the Fifteen mile falls"
above Barnet and Waterford. Three OF
the big lumbermen came over from
Waterford about week ago to enlist for
the war, but found it was too late. The
water is in excellent condition and the
company is having more successful sea-
son than ever before, thus far.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-01

One of the most eminent and skillf1l
specialists in the United States is the au-
thor of a great home medical work that
every woman, whether young or old, should
read. That physician is Dr. R. " Pierce,
for thirty years chief consulting physician
to the Invalds Hotel and Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buffalo, N Y This is one of the
greatest medical institutions in the world
In his capacity as head of this institution,
DR.. Pierce is surrounded by a staff of nearly
a score of able physicians. With the as
sistance of this staff of physicians, during
the past thirty years, DR.; Piercs has pre-
scribed for many thousands of ailing wom-
en-. His Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser" contains 1908 pages and over 300
illustrations 1t contains several chapters
devoted to the treatment of diseases pecu-
liar to women. A paper-covered copy is
sent free on receipt of 81 one-cert stamps,
to cover mailing, by the World'a Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
French cloth binding 81 stamps.
Every woman should read it. It tells
about a medicine that cures all disorders
and irregularities from which women suf-
fer. This medicine is Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. 1t acts directly on the deli
cate organs concerned in wifehood and
motherhood. 1t makes them strong,
healthy and vigorous. 1t allays infamma-
ton, heals liberation, stops facilitating
drains and soothes pain. 1t is the great
est Of all nerve tonics. In the Medical
Adviser" hundreds of women tell their ex-
periences with this medicine. The "Favor-
tie Prescription is for sale by all good
medicine dealers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-01
Liberation Notice,

This is to certify that have given my son,
Ray w. Thomas. his time during the rest OF
his minority, and that shall claim none OF
his earnings and pay no debts of his con.
tracing after this date.
w. A. THOMAS.
McIndoe. VT, May 0. 1898.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
MESSAGE In LIE SENATE

WASHINGTON, April lin the senate to-
day every available seat both on the floor
and in the galleries. was occupied when
Vice President Hobart's Eavel called the
session TO order. In the galleries the peo-
pie had been waiting for hours, but the
arrangements for handling the crowds
were so admirable that not the slightest
confusion existed. The attendance Of
senators was unusually large, indeed. ev-
cry member Of the body in the city was
in his seat Among the visitors on the
floor was General Nelson A Miles com
mander OF the army. In the diplomatic
gallery were Sir Julian Pauncefote. the
British ambassador; Baron HcnEemul'er
the Austrian minister. and party; Mt.
Constantine Bruin. minister OF Denmark;
Mr.. Charles F. Adams. first secretary Of
the British legation. and Miss Adams:
Chancellor Boeufve. Of the French Ieca-
ton; Or. YoIa. secretary of the legation Of
Guatemala; Mr.. !. r. Pioda- the Swiss
minister, and three attaches Of the Chin
csc legation. Several Of the gentlemen
we're accompanied by ladies' The gal
leries presented a brilliant scene Many
q the ladies were attired in the most
fetching Easter fnery and the handsome
display Of gowns and hornets was notable
even in this city OF beautiful dressing
QUAY STIRS Up THE SENATE
Scarcely had the senate been called 70
order when Mr.. Quay of Pennsylvania
precipitated the Cuban question by pre-
senting some petitions and making start
ling comments upon them. He took the
strongest ground for immediate and an
petuous action.
The people OF tho United States in
my judgment" said he. "ore pretty near
~ unanimous thar the time for uecot3a-
ton upon the Cuban question is past The
present Is case of neither pone. nrela-e
nor presfbytery. They believe that fur
Their negotiations means further time for
the concentration OF the Spanish naval
forces. and for general Spanish prepa-7-
ton for war. They know that a Spanish
torpedo fotilla is enrou,e 20 our shores
whose mission Is hostile, whose only in
terest can be 10 destroy cur vessels as
the Maine was destroyed and sIay our
sailors as the sailors OF the Maine we're
slain They kRow that on Yesterday two
Spanish war vessels sailed westward and
will be with US in ten days. They believe
that blooGshed will be averted or d5m.n-
ished by prompt action OF the govern
ment, not by declaring war. but by max
ing war in self-defense- before Spain can
secure further naval or military advant-
age. and. perhaps without reason, that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12

Outstanding with that body by whom war
can alone be declared. and by whom all
the provisions for sustaining its Periis
must be furnished" left the matter ot
recognition of Texas to the discretion OF
the executive, providing merely for the
sending of diplomatic agent when the
president should be satisfied that the re-
public of Texas had become ian indie
pendent state"
FOLLOWED BY VAN buren,.
It was so recognized by President Van
Buren,. who commissioned a charge
d'afaires. March :. 1857. after Mexico had
abandoned an attempt 10 re-conquer the
Texan territory, and when there was al
the time no bona fide contest going on be-
tween the insurgent province and its for
mer sovereign.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12

not assume 20 place the responsibility.
Tina: remains 70 be fixed.
In any even: the destruction CT the
Maine. BY whatever exterior cause. IS a
patent and impressive proof OF ire state
OF things In Cuba that IS intoleTahle. That
condition IS thus shown % be such that
the Spanish government cannot assure
safety and security 20 = vessal o. che
American aavy IN the harbor Of Havana
on misSioa OF peace and rishtfuily
there
SPAIN WOULD ARRTTRATE
Further referring in tlss conaecsfon -
recent diplomats correspondence. e DIS
patch from our minister % Spain. Of tho
2seh ultimo. corcaaHed the statement that
the Spanish minister OF forosgn aaa1rs
assured him positively TIA; Spain VIII 10
al that the highest honor and justice Re-
Quires in the matter % the Maine. The
reply above referred 20 OF the Slst ulum0.
also contained an expression OF Tho read
mess Of Spain 70 submit % al arbitration
all the differences which can arise IN ms
matter. which Is subsequently, explained
BY the note OF the spanish minister ~
Washington OF the ION instant. as fo,-
lows:
As 20 the question OF fact watch
springs from the diversity 81 views 49,
tween the report ~ inc American ara
Spanish boards. spain proposes tlst Tire
tact be ascertained by an impartial tnves-
ugsnon Of experts. which decision Spain
accepts in advance"
To this / have made no reply.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
INTERVENTION OR ALLIANCE

There remain the alternative forms OF
Intervention 10 end the war. either "a an
impartial neutral by imposing a national
compromise between the contestants. or
as the active ally of the one party or the
other.
As to the first. Il Is not 10 be forgotten
that during the last few months. the re-
lation of the United States has virtually
been one OF friendly Intervention in many
ways. each not Of Itself conclusive but all
tending 10 the exertion OF a potential in
fuence toward an ultimate pacific result.
just and honorable to all concerned. The
spirit of all acts hitherto has been an ear
nest unselfish desire for peace and pros
perity in Cuba. untarrshed by differences
between the United States and Spain.
and unstained by the blood Of American
citizens
PRECEDENTS FOR INTERVENTION
The forcibie intervention 81 the United
States as a neutral. 70 stop the war ac-
cording 10 large dictates of humanity and
following many historical 2recedents
whore neighboring states have interfered
10 check the hopeless sacrifice Of life by
internecine conflicts beyond their hor-
ders. 81 justihable on national grounds.
1t involves. however. hostile constraint
upon both the parties to the contest a.
well 20 enforce p truce as to give the
eventual settlement
GROUNDS FOR INTERVENTION
The grounds for such Intervention may
le briefly summarized a. foilows
Flrst-In the case ~ humanity and 20
put an end 70 the barharitles. bloodshed.
starvation and horrible nniseries now OK
isting and which the parties ~ the cor
lict are either unable or unwilling -
stop o. mitigate u is TO answer 20 say
this IS all IN another country. belonging
20 another nation and Is therefore nors -
our business. II is specially our duty. Tor
II IS right a. our door.
Seoond-We owe 80 % our citizens in Gu
ba % afford them protection and inden-
nifty for life and property which no gov
erument there can OF viu AFFORD. and 20
that end TO terminate the conditions that
deprive them q legal protection
Third-The right 70 intervene may he
justified by the very serious injury % Tho
commerce. trade and business ~ our PEG
pie and by the wanton destruction of
property and devastation ~ the island.
MOST IMPORTANT or ALI.
Fourta-And which is one q tbe utuo1t
importance The preseu: condition % af-
fairs ia Cuba S. a constant menace 20 cur
peace. and entails upon this government
an enormous expense. WITH such a co--
fict waRcd for years IN On izsard - near
Us and with which our people tsve ra-a
trade and b3sl1eas rsia'l rns-whea ire
lives and liberty % or =. zens s-e 81
CONSTANT danger. ard their propertv de-
stroye5 and themselves Tulnes-rherc arfr
trading ves%@is are liable 70 seizure and
ara Eetzed. a. our ve-y corr ~ ua-zh.-a
- a foreign nation. trs sxaeeit sna = rs
osT-lrinE thet ps are poEerfaaa - r-a.
ve7t si-oEst1zr and ire l-~E.a.s-z cues
cons ard s1ts1gl srneats shss arfssnr-au
these ard o-aers th2s c9.7rs re- rasnu-n
s1fh ;1s -eag.tiaE strzlrsS relations. ere
= u1easoe - cur peace azd cor.peI 20 -
keep os ser1.-zsr footiax zsre q na.f7a
--s.fA wNs-as
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
INDEPENDENCE STILL LESS

I said in my message December last:
1T IS to Be seriously considered whether
the Cuban Instruction possesses beyond
dispute the attributes OF statehood. which
alone can demand the recognition OF bel
ligerency in its favor"
The same requirement must certainly be
no less seriously considered when the
graver issue OF recognizing independence
is in question. for no less positive test can
be applied 10 the greater act than TO the
lesser. while, on the other hand. the in
fuences and consequences Of the struggle
upon the internal policy OF the recogniz-
Ing state, which form important factors
when the recognition OF helligerency IS
concerned. are secondary. II not rightly
eliminatable. factors when the real ques-
ton is whether the community claiming
recognition is or IS not independent be-
yond peradventure.
NEITHER WISE NOR PRUDENT.
Nor from the standpoint OF expedience
do think il would be wise or prudent for
this government to recognize 1T the pres
ent time the independence Of the so-called
Cuban republic. Such recognition is not
necessary in order to enable the United
ONt@ttS ~ AAltc4 Nc4Ec s-4lA AAt aSiH4Al.
To commit this country now 10 the rec
ognition OF any particular government in
Cuba might subject Us 70 embarrassing
conditions Of international obligation to-
wards the organization 80 recognized In
case Of intervention our conduct would
be subject TO the approval or disapproval
OF such governments; we would be requir-
ed to submit 70 It's direction and 20 as
sumo TO It the mere relation OF friendly
ally. When It shall appear hereafter that
there is within the island government
capable OF performing the duties and
discharging the functions OF a separate
nation, and having as a matter OF fact
the proper forms and attributes OF ma
tionality. such government can be prompt
~ and readily recognized. and the rela-
tons and interests OF the United States
with such nation adjusted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12

tev5ng its acuteness and opening the way
10 some form of honorable settlement.
The assassination OF the prime minister,
Canovas. led TO a change Of government
in Spain. The fromer administration 5
pledge Of subjugation without concession
gave place TO that Of a more liberal party,
committed long IN advance to a policy Of
reform, involving the wider principles Of
home rule for Cuba and Puerto Rico. The
overtures Of this government, made
through its new envoy. General Wood
ford. and looking 20 an immediate and ef-
fectve amehoraton Of the condition Of the
island, although not accepted 10 the ex-
tent Of admitted mediation in any shape,
were met by assurances that home rule.
in an advanced phase, would be forthwith
offered TO Cuba, without waiting for the
war to end, and that more human me-
thods should thenceforth prevail in the
conduct Of hosuhdes.
AMERICANS RELEASED.
Incidentally with these declarations. the
government of Spain continued and com
pleted the policy already begun by It's pre-
decessor of teshfying friendly regard for
this nation by releasing American citi-
zens held under one charge or another con
nected with the instruction, 50 that, by
the end Of November not a single person
entitled in any way to our national pro-
lection, remained in a Spanish prison.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
POLICY OF RECOMMENDATION

The efforts of Spain were increased, both
by the dispatch of fresh levies to Cuba
and by the addition to the horrors of the
strife of a new and inhunan phase hap
PLY unprecedented in the modern history
of civilized Christian people. The policy
of concentration, inaugurated by the cap
tain-general's band of October 81 1885, in
the province of Pinar del Rio was thence
extended to embrace all of the island to
which the power OF the Spanish arms was
able 10 reach by occupation or by mill
tary operations. The peasantry, including
all dwellings, in the open agricultural in
terror. were driven into the garrison
towns or isolated places held by the
troops. The raising and movement of pro
visions of all kind were interceded. The
fields were laid waste, dwellings unroofed
and fired, mills destroyed and. in short,
everything that could Gesolate the land
and render it unfit for human habitation
or support commanded by one or the other
of the contending parties, and executed by
all the powers at their disposal.
FOUR PROVINCES AFFECTED.
BY the time the present administration
so-called-had been made effective over
the better part of the four central and
western provinces, Santa Clara, MatanZas
and Havana and Pinar del Rio. The agri-
cultural population, 10 the estimated num-
Der OF 800. 0o0 or more. was herded within
the towns and their immediate vicinaEe
deprived Of the means of support, render
ed destitute Of shelter, lef, poorly clad
and exposed to the most unsanita-y con-
dftions.
EXTERMINATION-NOT WAR.
AS the scarcity Of food increased with
the devastation Of the depopulated areas
Of production, destituuon and want be
came misery and starvation. Month by
month The death rate increased i'm an aIar-
ming raho. BY March. 1897. according to
conservative estimates. from official Span
ish sources. the mortality among the re-
concentrates form starvation and TIE
disease thereto incident. exceeded 50 per
centum OF their total number. No pratt
cal relief was accorded 20 the destitute.
The overburdeaed towns. already suf-
fer3ng from tho general desrth, could give
no aid. So-caued zones Of cultivation. e.
tablished within the immediate area Of ef-
facr1ve military control abou; the cities
and fortified camps proved iiuSory as
remedy for the suffering The Unfortu-
na.es. being for the most part women and
children with AGED and helpless men. en-
feeb.ed by disease and hunger. could -ot
have uued sac SOL. w.,hou. tools. seed or
shelter, Tor ,He- own support Or for the
SUPPLY % the cities REORGANIZATION. a6-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
Right MUST BE UNDOUBTEO

ia ny Inaugural message 60 congress.
December lasf. spo-lcug - tA.a question.
I said.
the near future will deuaonstrzifs
whether tho indispensable coalition - 1.
righteous peace. jasf alike ts enc Cubsns
ard o Spain. as wei a. 90 slfallsls 60 az
oar interests ~ rnsfely involved in t6s
welfare % cuba IS iIkoly 80 f.o aftzsned-
- nos. enc eEiEcnry 81 further ard OF aer
action ~ tne tnite8 States wfl remsia
% DO taken When mat time come tllai
ae.l9n VlI be determined sa ere Hre -
nd aDu.abIe rsgft and 1ufg b Ais 10
the HTnt o. s7e Obligation IRIS govern
rneus owes tfse.f ~ rae people EH3 tsavs
csufds8 60 d. fHa rra-r-lf7r ~ frFsF tr-
tereats aa1 h7sor aae 90 sau4alty.
"Elra ~ tHs rEat ssegas free fror5
an 0Gense o1Tss#yes. araaz eriT ny 49,
rsznt ard patriotic caas.1 sFa l9ss. u.rsri
aasftier ~ paesi3u nar es astHess. tHs
govern raeat vll r1a- rae .-e aaferfe esFa
ever ttla rlg8ta ard property ~ Araereaa
lt4zeun ara $50 4aase nere - rs sFara
% hrsar ahgst ~ r-szr1fal aEa8f-ss
seare wHr~a zra3 30 r5aasatfs aat en-
ga~rz r. - eass hsfesftsr anaoaF t1 -
a duty lauares 20 oar afEvassas FL our
szeas ts oU zat9a ans H4-aara -
srfs-ee1s uta -fre tf r 30 waeat
fagt ~ osr 1zr ard estF l-eaaee ths
se-rsr-.r fa- -a-a ar7r a 20 81 rsear
CO. rs r1- -sa-f 1e+ srar-1 @rsr1r=- x
frr ess-G 20 zrstf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
GRAM ON INTERVENTION

President Grant. in 1865. after discussing
the phases Of the contest as Il then ap-
peared. and lis hopeless and apparently
4n,icdnlre prolonga-t0n. said.
In such event. am az the oplulon thas
other nations could ae compelled 20 as
sumo the responsi hilitv whlch devolves
upon them. and 10 seriously consider enc
only remaining measures possible nei.-
alton and intervention OWinr. perhaps.
20 she large expanse or water separating
me island from the peninsula, tbe oaa-
tending parties appear 10 hsve within
themselves no depository % Common con-
fdeuce. 90 suggest wisdom when passion
and excitement have the!r Sway. and 80
assume the part ~ pcacemaker. n tals
view. 3u the earlier DAYS Of the contest
The good Offices % the United States rs
a mediator were readercd 81 Fo-i falth.
without any selhsh purpose iD the inter
es: - humanity and ia slncore friendship
for both parties. but we're az the unls
declined by Spain. with thc declaration.
ncvert hcless. that az future time they
would be Indispensable. No fntimation
has been received that in the opinion %
Spain that time has been reached. And
yet the strfe continues with all its hor-
rors and al SIS injuries 20 she United
States ard Of other nations Zach party
seems quite capable Of working great
injury and damage 20 che other. ns well
as % all the relations and Interests De-
pendent on the existence % peace IN the
island; but they seem Incapable ~ roarh-
ing any adjustment. and both have thus
FAR failed q achieving any Euccoes where
by either party shall possess and controi
the island 20 the exclusion OF the other.
Under the Circumstance. the agency %
others either by meellation or by inter
vention. seems 20 DE the only alternative
which must sooner or later be invoked for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
CLEVELAND QUOTED

In the last annual message Of my Inn
mediate predecessor curing tho pending
struggle. o. was said
when she inability % Spain 90 deal
successfully with the lnsurrection hsas be-
come manifest. and - g demonstrated
that her a3vore. gniy - extinct in Cuba
Tor ali purposes 90 ats riEhtfui existence.
and when struggle for IS rs-sslahi 81
ment has deEvnvrated int9 strtfo whlch
means nothing more than tao uselcaa aac-
rifice or human life and the utfor de-
strucnon Of the very subject matter -
the conflict. a situau0a wla - presented
In whlch our OBLIGATIONS GO me sgver-
Eu.y Of Spain WH b. aaaeTresied ~
higher obligations. which we can barely
hesf-are 90 rar1Frs T. and d.aru4frr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
M'KlNlEY AND SAGASTA

n -a:s SAFE q affairs. nv sd1Lns,-a-
-.oa found ltseis confronted w1th c1e grave
p-eaien o. IS duEy. Ny message - last
Decemoe ~ reviewed tie = 52s,lo o. aad -
tailed t.1e steps tzkea N!tn q v4sw % Sc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
RISE OF THE PRESENT CRISIS


short Of subjugation or determination a
final military victory for either side seems
impracticable. The alternative lies in the
physical exhaustion of the one or the
other party. or perhaps Of both-a con-
dition which. in effect. ended the ten years
war by the truce Of Zanjon. The prospect
OF such a protrachon and conclusion of
the present strife IS d contingency hardly
10 be contemplated with equanimity by
the civilized world. and least of ali by the
United States. affected and injured as we
are. deeply and Intimately, by its very ex-
istence-
GOOD OFFICES RENDERED.
Realizing this. /; appears 10 be my duty
in a spirit Of true friendiiness. no less to
Spain than to the Cubans who have so
much 20 lose by the prolongaton Of the
struggle. TO seek TO bring about an imme-
date termination OF the war. To thai
end, I submitted on the 9th ulcimo-, as a
result Of my representation and CORES
pondence, through the United States min
is-er at Madrid. propositions 10 tne Span
ish government, looking 70 an armss,ice
until October L for the negots alton Of
peace with the good Offices OF the presl-
dent
IN addition, I asked the immediate re-
vocation Of the order Of raconcsn-rarton.
SO Is 10 permit the people to return 70
their farms and the needy 20 he ieved
.ch provisions and supplies from the
Tnui-ed Safes, in cooperation V1th chs
Spanish authorizes, 50 as L. AFFORD fail re-
Let,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-12
MEASURES YET uNIRlED

N my annual message Of December last
I said:
''of the untried measures there remain:
Recognition OF the insurgents as bell.g-
events; recognition of the independence
OF Cuba; neutral intervention to end the
war by imposing 3 rational compromise
between the contestants, and Intervention
in favor Of one or the other party.
speak not Of forcible annexation. for that
canIsot be thought Of. That. by our code
Of morality. would be criminal aggres-
sion"