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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

There has been considerable criti-
cism of Skaters precipitancy in NOV
ing on Santiago. He has been blamed
for not taking time enough to estab-
fish communications and make his
troops more comfortable. 1t is now
clear that he acted wisely. Whatever
was done had to be done quickly be-
fore the climate got in its deadly
work on our troops. The work,
though carried on under great disad-
vantage, was performed while our men
were fresh. Had it been postponed.
their condition would have become
perilous. Santiago fell in the nick
of time. Had it held out until now
the result must have been disastrous.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

One more graduate of Norwich
University has come to the front.
Edmund L. Rice, appointed colonel
of the Sixth Massachusetts in Porto
Rico to succeed an incompetent officer
removed by an examining board, is
the man. He has splendid civil war
record. In recommending him, Gen
Miles said, ''He had the best regiment
in the army of the Potomac
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

1t is calculated that the war about
to end has cost this government, OF
will cost it in all. billion dollars.
This of course includes the estimated
addition to the pension list. While
the war has been short and entirely
successful, it cannot be termed profit
able. Few wars are, even to the vic
tors. War is waste.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

We have heard so much of what the
'Steenth New York and Massachusetts
regiments of volunteers and the
Trough Riders" did at San Juan and
FL Caney that it is distinct shock to
learn that of the twenty-eicht regi-
ments engaged before Santiago TWEEN
ty-three were regulars. 1t is no
wonder the regulars feel a little
piqued.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by "NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" II is a
great surprise on account Of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention OF water almost immedi.
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by Richard G.
Morton, druggist, Main St., Randolph,
VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

While it is the especial province OF
the legislative houses to choose theil
own executive officers, the state is
interested in having the selections
made that will insure the best service.
1t is apparent to anyone who has
watched the course of legislation that
the officers,-the presiding and cleri-
cal.-bear most important part and
must needs be thoroughly equipped
for their duties to perform them care
fully and expeditiously. Experience
is valuable qualification. As to the
clerkships, wisdom would seem to
dictate that those who have faithfully
discharged the duties of the subordi-
nate positions and have had an oppor-
tunity to gain an insight into the
duties of the higher offices should be
advanced, rather than to break in raw
material, however promising. In the
House, we have heard of no opposition
to the promotion of Assistant Clerk
Thomas C. Cheney to the clerkship.
He has had two terms as assistant and
knows the routine thoroughly. His
assistants will probably be Fred l..
Hamilton of Salisbury. who was sec
ond assistant two years ago, and some
new man to fill his place. In the
Senate, there are several candidates
for the secretaryship, including Max
l.. Powell, the incumbent. Max is an
excellent secretary and the only OBJ
lection made to him is that he has al
ready Jared well at the public crib.
If this shall be sufficient to defeat him,
the Senate cannot do better than to
take Carl c. Fletcher of st. Adams,
who. as a former Senate reporter, had
a chance to learn much that would be
of great service to him in this place.
The secretary appoints his own as
sistant.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

The Vermont Development society
has emerged from a condition OF
apathy and issued a handsome PAM
phlet of 63 pages, advertising the
state, entitled, "The Green Hills of
Vermont" 1t is designed to attract
summer visitors and though it comes
rather late for this season it will bear
fruit in the future.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

Some way ought to be devised OF
breaking to Citizen Woodbury. of Bur-
lington the fact, unpleasant, though
incontrovertible that he is no longer
the "whole thing in Vermont. II
may be that the process called by
surgeons trepanning may be neces-
sary, but the case is a bad one and
heroic treatment may be required.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

1t is to be hoped that the coming
trial for the Americas cup will have d
happier outcome than the last one. II
anything can endanger the Anglo
American Impeachment it would be
another Dunraven fiasco.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

According to reports, Senator Proc
tor had loads of fun with Ex-Gov.
Woodbury. at the Fish and Game ban
quet last week, over their difference
of opinion concerning the dispatch of
the Vermont regiment to Porto Rico.
He had the crowd with him, too.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

Fort Ethan Allen is likely to be one
of the points selected for the recuper-
alton of Skaters troops. They will
get the glad hand that they deserve If
they come.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t is quite appropriate to speak of
Gen. Miles Porto Rican expedition as
s'walkover, from one coast to the
other.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

You invite disappointment when Won
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick headache
just as sure as you take them. Drew &
Leonard, Randolph; Leavitt & Reed Beth
ell; NJ. J. Sargent & Son, So. Royalton; A.
r. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

The wisdom of forming ten regi-
ments of fever immunes for service in
Cuba is apparent But for these
troops now on their way to relieve
Skaters stricken army we would find
great difficulty in holding what hard
ship and valor so nobly gained.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11
Hartford.

Mrs. Dean of Bethel is at work for P.B.
Downing.
Mrs. Gruber and daughter, Inez, have
returned from New York.
f. II. French has so far recovered from
his ecent illness as to be at his old place
at his store.
Willie, the infant son OF MIR. and Mrs.
Chas. Buck, died suddenly last Wednes.
day morning OF cholera infantum.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

The war, bringing as it has the
acquisition of Hawaii, the Philippines,
Porto Rico and practically Cuba,
makes more probable the construction
of the Nicaragua canal. We need a
short cut across. 1t is not likely that
the venture would be a paying one,
however.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale OF any salve in the world. Thi.
fact and its merit has led dishonest PEG.
pie to attempt to counterfeit it. Look
out for the man who attempts to deceive
you when you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. Drew 4
Leonard, Randolph; Leavitt & Reed, Beth.
Ell; M. ] Sargent o Son, So. Royalton
A. X. Hold q Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11
Univ 1T WILL
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The people have judged the Frost system
and know 1t to be system OF natufal
treatment, acting as il does gently upon
every part OF the body, imparting vitality
to the slumbering tissues, and when the
diseased condition is cured there is net
left lurking in the system an enemy IA
more dangerous than the trouble itself,
in old school methods. 1t is more success
full than all other systems, as It is agrees.
BILE, quick and pleasant and leaves no I'll
effects. How often Go not injurious re-
suits follow in old methods 7 A patient
is suffering from a cough; an expectorsli
is given; the cough is somewhat relieved,
but the expectorant has produced Dsuse'
and the appetite is gone; to restore the iP
petite and improve the tone OF the SION
ach, mineral acids are prescribed; the'F
petite gets somew hat better, but the aco
irritated the lining OF the bowels ana ~
produced diarrhea, to check which astrl'
nm 0OM gents must be given; Inss ,I.a
kAnNI turn produce an aggravailol
j MVUk of the cough, and so ns
round has to be recommended.
This is simply impossible in the use Y
the Frost system, as it refers to tne Pnn
ciple of selection and not necessary
quantity. The remedies, except tne p.
sam Spray, General Tonic and oln.ass ss
Z prepared in handy pellet form, anusg
nYInnn walls can be readily readily, csF FIJI
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which explains the following: Rheuns'
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LaGrippe, Nervous Debility, Hea u1o,S
Catarrh, Bladder, Constipation, Diy r.
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male Diseases, Malaria, Skin diseases ss' ~
A separate cure for each disease NO 'su'''
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

Yellow fever and malaria have done
what Spanish bullets failed to do. Be
fore these subtle enemies, Skaters
army has been forced to withdraw. As
fast as transports can be hurried to
Santiago and loaded. the troops that
received the surrender of that city are
being brought back north. Quarters
have been provided for them at Mon
tank Point, Long Island. There they
viii stay until again fit tor duty. The
final order for the movement was is,
sued last week after the commanding
officers of the stricken army had
united in pitiful appeal to the war
department, setting forth the serious
conditions that confronted the army.
1t has been known for some time that
malaria and other fevers including a
mild form of the yellow jack had been
prevalent. At the time of the surren-
der the troops were sorely afflicted,
but it was expected that under the
improved conditions that would fol-
low and the change of camp from foul
trenches to high ground the sickness
would disappear. Instead, it has in
creased and promises to grow as long
as it has material to feed on. The
men are greatly debilitated and utter
ly unfit for duty. A little later. when
yellow fever comes on in earnest, 1t
would find them ready victims and
the death rate would be appalling.
Until the rainy season is passed, there
is nothing for them to do anyway and
they might as well be on Long Island
as at Santiago. A garrison of inn
munes viii be left at the points occu-
pied in eastern Cuba and Skaters
heroes will not be compelled to die OF
disease within sight of the scenes OF
their valoT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

1t is evident that good roads is the
next matter that will come before the
people of Vermont, through their
legislature. for consideration and ac-
ton. The state highway money has
been diverted in nearly every case
from its original purpose of laying the
base of permanent highway improve
ment, and il nothing is done more
than to insure the carrying ont of the
intent of that law much will have been
accomplished. 1t win be hard to get
the state to increase its current and
future expenditures at present for any
purpose beyond its absolute require
ments, not including improvements,
but it ought not to be difficult to put a
stop to the annual waste of thousands
OF dollars paid by the state for perma-
nent improvement which is spent in
temporary repairs that should be at
tended to by the towns.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

Napoleon, al
St. II el e n a
said to Antoine
m arc hi, h i S
physician, BE
lieve me, we
had better
lie ave off all
these remedies;
life is a fortress
which neither
you nor / know
observation-disclosures
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11
Randolph.

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-11

Secretary Alger states that even in
the event OF peace Gen. Wade's force,
including the Vermont regiment, will
be necessary in Porto Rico to do gar
rison duty and to preserve order. 1t
will be sent as soon as the work OF
moving Skaters army north is COM
pleted, freeing the transports for the
duty of carrying the force over to
Uncle Sans new back lot. While it
seems as if the army under Gen Miles
already there was sufficient. we do not
feel competent, like Ex-Gov. Wood
bury, to pass judgment on the war de-
partment in this matter. The Yer
mont boys will 90 wherever ordered
and do their duty.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
O'DONNELL'S DEATH.
Fearlessnesa OF the Dauntiess Irish
man Who became Famous
in Spain.

In the early part of this century three
brothers named 0'Donnell left their ma
tive country, Ireland. and went to live
In Spain, where they all had extraor-
binary careers. One died in 1867, after
he had become the duke of Tetuan,
though he was better known as Gen.
o'Donnell; he was one Of the most brill
liant military men of his time. The
youngest brother was cut Oft in his
youth, but nothing in the lives OF the
others is so strange as the story Of his
death.
In 1892 there was war In Spain regard,
ing the succession 10 the throne, and
young O'Donnell declared himself for
Isabella, who was soon proclaimed
queen; but before that time O'Donnell
fell prisoner to Gen. Zumalacarrequy, q
leader of the Carllst forces. The young
Irishman looked upon this as almost
piece of good luck, for the Carlist leader
was an old schoolmate. The two friends
celebrated this meeting after separa-
ton OF years as festive occasion, and
as they ate supper together and drank
toasts to old times Zumalacarrequy
said:
"Your captivity will be brief, my
friend. / am just about 10 send off
flag of truce to your general to nego-
tiate an exchange of prisoners, so THAI
you may expect 90 be free tomorrow.
The flag Of truce was sent, but the re-
suit was terribly unexpected. The gem
eral of the Christanos Chat was the
name given TO Isabella's party an
swered the Carlist envoy by saying:
II will show you how treat rebels"
and forthwith he had all his Carlist
prisoners brought out and shot down
before eyes OF the Christanos. and the
officer had no better news than tie
story OF their death TO take back TO his
chief. The next morning Zumalacarrc-
guy came into his tent where his pris-
oner was breakfasting. He sat down in
silence.
"What is the matter?" asked O'Don-
nell. "Have you slept badly, or was
your chocolate burnt?"
IL am immensely disturbed" was the
answer. and he told how the Carlist
prisoners had been shot, and added: II
must make reprisals. My friend, In one
hours time you must be shot. no matter
how feel about It."
o'Donnell set down his cup after
finishing his chocolate and said:
"Yes, that Is n matter OF course; you
must not distress yourself about 1t; /
would net In the same way myself.
Now give me a couple Of cigarettes and
writing material, for must write let
ter, which / will trouble you TO take
care of after my execution"
As he was finishing the letter the
O'Donnell got up at once, shook hands
with the man who was both his friend
and his enemy, III another cigarette
and walked out 70 be shot.-N. v. Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

some are consuls and others'suryeyorS
have endeavored by SANDER to stop
the running Of American vessels, iron
es well as wood, we will cite but two.
These occurred In China. In 1874 and
rs, when the new 5.s00-ton steamers OF
the Pacific Mail-the City OF Picking
the City of Tokio-hrxt arrived At
Hong-Kong from New York via San
Francisco. These fine steamers, built
at Chester. Pa. by John Roach, were
rated as first-class in yeritas. To break
UP their voyages, such lies were told
the merchants and underwriters az
seemed sufficient to prevent insurance
on goods II shipped. British underwrit-
ers were the first to refuse cargo insur-
ance. The vessels had to be locked and
inspected, and insurance cabled from
American Offices In New York before re-
turn cargoes could be obtained. There
was nothing found In dry dock TO justi-
~ the SANDER. One OF these ships was
lost on reef few years ago; the
other survives at the age OF "a years.
There was n sequel TO this experience,
however. The next large steamer OF
the line was British built and Lloyds
classed.
Splendid as they are In hull and ma
chinery and in performance, the SUI
perior steamers OF the American line
the st. Louis and ST. Paul-built by
Cramps, have not escaped aspersion
across the water. Our right to build
vessels seems TO be challenged as much
now as In 1874, when 10 master builders
of London petitioned the house OF lords
mot TO encourage shipbuilding In New
England" because workmen were
drawn thither; and our right to run yes
sells still seems 10 be no more advanced
than in 1850, when there was held In
London a public meeting 10 promote
British shipping and navigation" the
object being to prevent vessels owned
by Americans from getting employ
ment In the trade with Great Britain.
II Is this old. this systematic and VI
cious determination OF the British peo-
| pie TO confine ours to the land and keep
them OF the sea, together with aid and
protection given their shipping by near
| ly all maritime nations. that takes en-
ployment from American vessels and
drives them from the ocean. When the
| day OF courage comes. our nation will
again insist upon It's rights. and once
more send It's ships TO sea.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
CHAPTER xIv.-CoNTrNUED.

I took the ring he gave me ana
ahmed IL on, and then our hands met
in a hearty clasp that expressed more
than words. 1t was at this moment
that susetto announced Pantin, and the
little notary came in, with his quick
short step.
"I am late, messieurs, l know, he
said. "but / was not at home when
WALTON arrived, or else had been mere
sooner"
"You are In ample time for what we
want. Pantin," said, though there rs
NO time TO waste. am leaving Paris
tonight and will not return TO the Rue
des Deux Mondes, but start from here.
NV business concerns the safety ana
honor OF Nine. de la Bidache, and when
cav that know can rely ON you. IA
Il not so?"
cit Is, monsieur"
"Well. then. should anyone ask TOT
me. say I have gone you know NOT
where. You do not know, as matter
Of fact. II jacques. my servant, re-
turns. bid him go straight TO n. i !,
Compile. lie will get orders from him !,
II understand perfectly. monsieur
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
WHEN A SHIP is BUILT.
Then Comes the Question of Operat-
Ing IL Against Foreign Com
petition.

Mr. Irving M. Scott, general manager
Of the Union iron works OF San Fran
cisco, In which the famous battle ship
Oregon was built, Is quoted as saying
there Is no ground for the assertion
that European builders can produce
ships more cheaply than they can be
built In this country. II am also GER
tain" Mr.. Scott added, "that we can
build tramp ships in this country just
as cheaply as they can build them on
the Clyde or anywhere else on earth"
Standing alone, this avermepft by q
competent authority would seem to
support the contention of the free
traders that the way 10 secure the car
rying OF American commerce In Amer
lean bottoms Is to provide the ships
But we are to Judge from the whole,
and not merely a detached portion, OF
Mr.. SCOTS view of this branch of the
subject. Further along In the interview
he said:
In the case OF the merchant marine. I am
n firm advocate OF protection for American
ships. IL Is necessary, II we are to COM
pete with the vessels OF other nations
which do subsidize their ships.
Every practical shipbuilder in Amer
lea knows This TO be true. He knows
that even were he 10 turn out freight
carrying steamship ut one-half the cost
OF n similar vessel built In Great Britain
or Germany. he would still find no pur-
chaser for the American ship. Capital
will never seek investment In this form
of enterprise until II can see its way
clear to permanently compete with
foreign rivals enjoying the benefits OF
subsidies. cheaper payrolls. cheaper
subsistence, and cheaper cost OF oper-
alton.
Herein is demonstrated the absolute
necessity OF some effective form OF ma
rine protection. What form this pro-
lection shall take-whether OF Compel
ing subsidies involving the direct pay
ment OF vast sums OF money out OF the
national treasury and into the pockets
OF shipowners, or OF discriminating
duties involving no such drain upon the
governments finances and raising no
such prejudice In the minds OF the
American peoples for congress TO de-
termine. The main thing is that the
question be determined without unEec-
essary delay. There has been too much
delay already.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
The Uraent Need.

We can build ships as cheaply In thc
United States as they are built In Great
Britain, but we must have them 10 build
in similar quantities in order TO do this.
What this country needs is n law that
will make IL as profitable for an Ameri-
can TO put his capital into an American
built ship for the foreign trnde as 10
ever was for him TO put his money into
a railroad or any other great protected
and prosperous American industry.
To do that the nation must recognize
that there are two distinct and different
standards, the American and the for
eign. To maintain our own standard OF
wages and OF living a preference must
be created for the American ship sufii-
cient 20 enable It's owner TO employ ma
tive or naturalized citizens OF the
United States TO run them and they
must be fed In manner that Is not
degrading 20 that citizenship. This Is
impossible without such national legis-
lation.--N. Y. Commercial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

was blind. Ny mind almost ceased
to work at the thought, and remained
in . kind of torpor, trying In veal
manner TO mentally count the drops OF
water by the dull splashing sound they
made in falling. Ages seemed TO pass
as lay there, and the first sense OF
coming TO myself was the thought
OF Claude. whom had lost. and the
quick agony of this made my other
sufferings seem as nothing. There is
misery that words. at least such words
as am master Of. cannot picture and
I will therefore say no more of this.
A little thing, however. now hap
pened, and but for this / might have
lain where was until died, so entirely
impressed was i with the idea that
was Aightless. In utter WEAKNESS /
turned my head to one side, and saw
two small beads Of fire twinkling about
yard or so from me. They were as
small a. the far-away stars, and they
stared 1T me flxedly. This is some de-
ception OF the mind" thought TO my
self. when suddenly another pair OF
fiery eyes appeared; then there was a
slight shutting. and all was still. But
IL was the saving OF me. Sight and
hearing could not both deceive. knew
what they were, and knew. too. that
was not blind. From that moment
began 10 regain possession OF my fac
ulties and to think of means OF escape.
In my vest pocket was small clasp
knife. II could but get at that could
free myself from my bonds. That at
any rate had TO be the first step. / be-
gan TO slowly move my arms up and
down with q view TO loosening the
cords that bound me; but after some
| time spent in this exercise, realized the
fact that the ropes might cut through
| me, but that they would not loosen.
Then 1t struck Inc, in my eagerness to
be free. that / might get Mt the knots
with my teeth; and by mighty effort
raised myself to sitting posture, only
10 remember that l was gagged, and
that it was of no avail to think OF this
plan. There are those who will smile
perhaps IL their eyes meet this, and
put me down In their estimation for a
fool for my forgetfulness. That may
or may not be; but have written down
exactly what happened.
FRO ne Continued