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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-06-04
m TOR/ZZSN IN APPOINT.
MENTT
MENZS.


In making the military appoint
ments the wat department has had
d splendid chance to pay off politi-
cal debts by appointing the sons of
prominent politicians to positions
in the army. Young men who are
just out of school and who have
had no experience outside of college
halls have been placed in high posi-
lions over true and tried veterans.
But it is in the appointment of staff
offices that grandsons, nephews and
sons of men with "pull' have had
a comparatively easy time in alb
tanning commissions. Even those
who are in the social swim have
had the good fortune to be favored
with soft snaps in the army. The
youngsters whose daddies count for
something on the political checker
board seem all inclined to serve
their country in this crisis, but they
have no uncomfortable inclination
to do so as Privates. They all
want Offices and what is worse they
are all getting them.
The New York Evening Post has
compiled a list of the young fellows
who have received appointments to
positions in the army. Under the
head of stgrandsons" there are
three appointments; three are
merely nephews; one happens t" be
son-in-law; six are members of
the Four Hundred; one is the son
Of an ex-governor and twenty-four
are simply sons of their fathers.
In all this long list of favorites
only four have any experience in
military affairs. The others have
no earthly qualifications for the
army and if it were not for friends
with a tspull' they would have been
compelled to take their chances
with thousands of other boys who
are equally worthy and patriotic.
though not favored with influential
daddies and illustrious grand-dad-
dies.
Although the South has done its
whole duty in responding to the
call Of the president for troops, it
has been very unfairly treated in
the appointment of brigadier-gen-
erals. Twenty-eight were appointed
AMI only one is from the South.
While the Southern people keenly
feel the injustice, they will give the
administration their loyal support.
They are not of the kind to skulk.
Whether or not they are accorded a
square deal, they can be depended
upon to give the Spaniards a square
fight.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-06-04
Forget.

49, g. .
Forget thee If to dream by night and
muse on thee by day,
If all the worship deep and Wild poets
heart can pay,
If prayers in absence breathed Tor thee to
1feaven's protecting power,
If winged thoughts that fly to thee thous-
and in an hour,
If busy fancy blending thee with all my
future LOT,
If this thou calrst forgetting, thou indeed
shalt be forgot.
Forget thee ? Bid the forest birds forget
their sweetest tunes;
Forget thee Bid the sea forget to- swell
beneath the moon;
Bid the thirsting flowers forget to drink
the ewes refreshing dew,
Thyself forget thine "wn dear land-its
mountains wild and blue,
Forget each old familiar face, each long
remembered spot;
When these things are forgot by thee, then
thou shalt be forgot.
| Lafayette, La, May IS, 1893.
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READ THIS

Opelonsas, January II, 1895.
This is TO certify that have used Halls
Great Discovery, of Waco, Texas, for kid
ney and bladder troubles, and can truth
fully say that it gave good satisfaction.
w. II. COCHRAN, City Clerk
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Educate your Bo wells with Cas-
carets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation for
ever. 10, 81 cents. If G. G. G. fail, drug
gists refund money.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-06-04

Extra fine watch work by +. Nj.
Biossat, the Jeweler.
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Lafayette, La, May IS, 1893.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
THEiHAwAllAN RESOLUTIONS.

The Burlington Free Press says: The
decisive majority by which the resolution
looking to the annexation of Hawaii
passed the house, is undoubtedly ind-
cative of the change which has taken
place In public sentiment in relation to
our absorption of the ocean republic.
There had been a strong sentiment in
favor of annexation for some time when
President Harrisons administration saw
the American flag flung to the breeze in
Hawaii, but following the hauling down
of the stars and stripes by President
Cleveland and up to the beginning of the
present year there had been a distinct
reaction in public sentiment, even
though President Mckinley was known
to be anxious to see annexation con-
sumated during his administration.
The present war has furnished the OPP
portunty which the anneXatiOnists so
greatly desired. 1t has afforded an OBJ
iect lesson in relation to the value of
cOalng stations and bases of supplies
and also with reference to the dangers
attending the foreign control of Islands
of strategic Importance and value to this
country. Since Admiral Dewey's fam
Gus victory and the serious discussion of
our interests in the Far East in connec-
ton with the control of the Philippines
there has been a marked increase in
public sentiment in favor of the absorp
ton of Hawaii, and the administration
has used its influence to emphasize the
alleged need and benefits of annexation.
The passage of the resolutions in the
house by a vote of 209 to 81, with con-
siderable number of Democrats voting in
the affirmative, will inevitably affect the
course of the senate in dealing with the
matter, but there are other influences
which will combine to secure the passage
of the resolution In the upper branch of
congress. President McKinley's intima-
ton to certain Republican senators who
have opposed the annexation of Hawaii
to the effect that if congress should fail
to act he would seize the islands as a
war measure, has undoubtedly removed
the last hope of the obstructionlsts of
this project in congress and we may
soon expect to see the annextion of
Hawaii an accomplished project.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

no doubt have profited in the Sl,5OO,OOO
credited to him on May l. But the old,
old story of being tempted by success to
further and the less legitimate practices
of the Spectator did for him what it has
done for many a man, and he is among
the ''plucked2 to-day. There is said to
be nothing but regret and sympathy felt
by his business associates for the young
man. There is something in that. His
cash deals hurt none but those who sold
him wheat which they did not have-the
pure spectators; and the farmers real
lied handsome profits on their grain by
being enabled to sell it at the high
figures to which it has reached during
the year. No one but young Letter him
self and his father is likely to lose by his
abdication of the throne. The banks
which lent him money to conduct his
operations were careful to have good
security behind the loans. Under the
circumstances there is not much of a
moral to draw in the matter. The case
is simply very interesting instance of a
skyrocket ascent into worldwide no
torlety; now for the descent of the stick.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

EDITOR REGISTER II received a short
time ago a sample copy of your paper
with marked article on Temperance In
Vermont. The report of the Committee
of 30 recite the good and bad points of
the dispensary system. They say, sit
cannot be positively affirmed that any
one kind of liquor legislation has been
more successful than another in promot-
ingireal temperance" and that law is
best which is best administered" Thus
we should look for the law which car
ries with it the least accompany evils for
a law we need to protect the irresponsi-
Bile, but for responsible men believe the
only ultimate solution of the temperance
problem is in teaching him that the only
true liberty is in rigid self-restraint. For
l think our prohibitory law has demon
strated that you cannot hedge mans
appetite about with an inquisition any
more than you can his religion, without
moral bankruptcy. 1 most heartily COM
mend the study of the report of the Com
mittee of 80 to any one interested in our
liquor legislation. A careful study
of it cannot fail to carry weight, although
the stand | have taken long before 1t
came out. | have not written this for
publication, but because | am DESTROYS of
seeing this reform pushed, not, however,
from a single particle of personal inter
est, but as the boys say, an observation
of the workings of the law has "made
me tired" Yours truly,
CHAS. ID. WARREN.
Williston, VT, May d, 1898.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
JOSEPH LETTER, Ex.kINO.

The downfall of Joseph Letter, the
young "wheat king" which came about
at the opening of the wheat pit in the
board of trade at Chicago Monday,
would not call for particular notice did
not the deals in which he was engaged
involve such vast sums of money and
cover so much of this old earth in their
extent. Young Letter differed from
the ordinary speculator in futures in
that he made an effort to purchase
real wheat and not the paper kind,
which marks the difference between
legitimate trade and pure speculation.
1t was not until, Letter abandoned the
methods of the merchant and undertook
the control of June and July prices that
he struck a snag. At one time he is
said to have had in storage 30,000,00O
bushels of cash wheat. Had he confined
himself to cash deals alone he would
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

WHAT WOULD BE.
81 would be young-but not for charm
OF joys which years can chase,
Not for the witching spells that lie
In beauteous form and face;
But for the winning childlike trust,
The ardent love of truth,
The innocence which brightest shines
Upon the brow of youth.
would be talented-but seek
In earnest, humble way
To WOO the smiles, where linger tears
And send the grief away,
And II the tribute of the poor
"GOd bless her" they should raise,
Id prize that one petition more
Than greatest earthly praise.
would be eloquent but oh
That thrilling power I'd use
To right the wrongs of suffering ones
And hidden light diffuse,
ia raise the voice of eloquence
To crush oppression low,
To dig the grave of vice and crime
And soothe the touch of woe.
l would be great-but not for fame
Which livcth but a day,
And while we list, its flattering speech
Is vanishing away:
would be great to raise the weak
And cheer the broken heart;
To drop the tear of sympathy,
And heal ailliction's smart,
would be rlch-but not for friends
To vanish with my gold,
But for the power to feed the poor
And sinking hands uphold.
| would be rich to bring to light
The hidden gems of earth,
Which warmed by friendships genial glol
Would prove of priceless worth.
| would be lovcd-but not for wealth.
Or beauty's winning smile,
For these can wake no ar swering chord
Within my heart the while
would be loved for spirit pure,
For loneliness of soul,
For DER these charms the coming wears
Can never have control.
would be goOd-oh, yes. and then
The earth would all be bright,
And life would be one pleasant dream
of pure unmiXed delight;
And when the summons come depart,
For this is not your rest"
ia lay me gently down to sleep
And wake among the blest.
Take from me, then, the spell of youth,
And talent, If you will:
BE eloquence as now unknown,
And greatness, stranger still;
Let riches plume their wings and fly
In their capricious mood,
Let no kind words of love be mine,
But oh let me be good.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
THE Philippine ISLANDS.

THE Philippine ISLANDS.
The partial capture of the Philippine
Islands, and the probable full capture of
them by the United States, raises the
question of the desirability of a perma-
nent occupancy by our government of
any territory outside of the western
hemisphere; and especially of the occu-
pancy of any territory thickly inhabited
like the Philippine Islands. We notice
that a meeting has been called at Faneuil
hall, Boston, protesting against any such
absorption of territory by the United
States as against our immemOrial policy,
and inimical to the spirit of our institu-
tions. This we believe to be correct
Whatever of outlying territory as the
island of Cuba or Porto Rico we can
assimilate as part of our country, it
might be desirable to have, if it could be
fairly obtained. And even such a far
distant island, or islands, as Hawaii,
might be advantageouslya annexed, but not
any territory in the eastern hemisphere,
whose possession could only tend to en-
broil US in foreign wars, and not any
anywhere thickly populated, unless it
could finally become one of the confed-
Grafton of states.
This is and has always been the Amer
lean policy, and is the only one compat-
ible with the spirit of our institutions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

modest reticence, her character shone with
sanity splendor. She was the incarnation of
the Golden Rule, and her life was an un.
broken record of gracious deeds. After a
life consecrated to the nOblest aims and full
of well doing, having already seen the ripen.
ing fruitage of her loving toll, and rejoicing
in the partial fruition of her hopes, while yet
In the midst of II useful career she heard her
Fathers voice and passed peacefully over the
dark river and up the shining heights, on
which forever fingers lovingly the soft
splendors of
"The light that never was on sea or land"
There she awaits our tardier footsteps.
Twining the myrtle wreath of her victory
over the last enemy with the cypress of the
chastened grief of bereaved ones, Join with
them in paying a tender tribute to the
memory of her who lived wisely, loved fond
ly and wrought earnestly and to the full
measure of her power. Conscious that no
words of mine can assuage your sorrow, l
cannot forbear to add my humble Offering to
the many already laid upon her tomb, and to
invoke upon you Borrowing most of all that
you shall see her face no MORE" the bene-
diction of Him who summoned her to the
able loss. Sincerely yours, x
poem which Mrs Severance wrote when
about fifteen expresses so well the aim of her
life, and so accords with its accomplish
ments that cannot refrain from closing this
tribute TO her memory with the words of her
own Den:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
FRIDAY, JUNE Il, 1898.
Republican County Nominations.

Republican County nominations.
FOR SENATORS,
WILLARD F. BARNES of Addison,
GUsTAVUs r. WALKER of Bridport.
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES.
WARREN PECK of New Haven,
a. II. HUBBARD of whiting.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE, NEW HAVEN DISTRICT
JOHN ID. SMITH of Vergennes.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE, ADDISON DISTRICT,
JAMES NJ. SLADE of Middlebury
FOR STATES ATTORNEY,
FRANK l.. FISH of Nergennes.
FOR SHERIFF.,
THAD. NJ. CHAPMAN of Middlebury.
FOR HIGH BAILIFF,
a. W. FROST of Cornwall.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
E. j. MATHEWS of Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
Sound as a Nut.
Great ScrofuIa Sore Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIIa and Good
Health Completely Restored.

"a bunch appeared on one of my arms,
due to enlargement Of the bone. 1t in
creased in size. paid out a great deal
trying to get it removed but every means
failed. At last it broke and became
running sore, and was told it was scrof-
ula. Medicines did me no good. The
sore discharged and was exceedingly dis
agreeable and became discouraged. Then
1 was advised to try Hoods Sarsaparilla
1 did so, and after taking one bottle the
sore began to look more healthy. / kept
on and when had taken three bottles it
was all healed except a very small place.
A few more bottles healed that also and
left me as sound as a nut and the scrofula
has not troubled me since" Capt. VIM.
s. BARKER, Box 8, Wilson's, N H.
S ps2i1ia
Is the best--in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

SwANTON, VT, May %, ls9s.--A remarkable
cure of rheumatism through the efficacy of
that grand Old remedy, Smiths Green
Mountain Renevator, is the case of Mr.. A. r..
Cray, of lIighgate, Vt. For months Mr.. Cray
has been unable to raise his arms to his head,
and four days use of the RenOvater relieved
him, a few bottles entirely drove away the
rheumatic pains. The following druggists
will refund 81 90 II one bottle fails to benefit.
W. II. Sheldon, Middlebury, Vt; j. III. Fetch
er, Bridport, Vt; d. II. Bennett, Brldport, Vt;
wall, Vt; W. b. French & Co., Orwell, Vt. 1918
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

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ADVERTISING rate.card will be sent on ap-
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Cards of Thanks and Resolutions will be
charged for at local notice rates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
For Secretary Brownell's Reelection.
burlington Free Press.)

burlington free fress.l
There are various strong arguments in
favor of the retention of the services of
Secretary of State Brownell. He has
made an extremely popular as well as
faithful and efficient public servant, hav
ing discharged the duties of his important
position in a manner that will compare
favorably with the conduct of the Office.
One of the objections to he urged in OPP
position to a change in this important Of
flee at this time is we'll stated by the
Brattleboro correspondent of the Spring
field Republican, who says
There is one feature of the case,
which ought to, and doubtless will, be
given considerable weight by the conven
ton in making its choice. The state
treasurer ard secretary of state consti-
tute by virtue of their Office the state
board of insurance commissioners. A
new man will fill the Office of state treas
urer, as Mr.. Field, the present incum-
bent, has declined to be candidate for
reelection. 1t is placed to the credit of
the present board that the great insur
ance interests of the people have been
well safeguarded during their incum-
bency. Several foreign companies
whose methods would not wholly with
stand the searchlights turned upon them
by these officers have been knocking in
vain for admission to the state. 1t is i'm
pOrtant that the information and eX-
perience gained by our present board
should not be wholly lost, and on this ac-
count the term of the secretary of state
should cover at least two years of the
term of the incoming state treasurer.
This can be accomplished by the cleo
ton of Mr.. Rrownell for another term,
and our state board of insurance com
missioners will then be put on the same
basis, relative to change in membership,
as is maintained among the state boards
in other states
Secretary Brownell's friends are ap.
pearing at the front in all parts of the
state, not excluding the counties in
which other candidates reside, ana the
indications seem to point to his re-nom-
nation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

Fifteen tons of silver bullion has been
sent from Carson City, New, to San
Francisco for coinage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17

Book AND JOB PRINTING in every variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-17
SPECIA! CAHPE? SALE.
The Old Bee Hive

20 pieces of ST Administer,
81 Lee. per yard.
20 pieces of 75c Tapestry,
sc. per yard.
20 pieces OF SI.25 Velvets,
72c. per yard.
20 pieces 81 Tapestry Brussels,
81 Lee. per yard.
20 pieces 7oc all-wool carpets,
49c. per yard.
20 pieces soc Ingram carpets,
81 lee. per yard.
100 Moquette rugs, So quality,
$40 each.
The above are few of the many bargains
secured by us at the recent auction sale of the
Alexander Smith Sons Carpet Co., when I2o.-
600 pieces of carpet were sold. We are SELL
ing all grades Of the Smith goods at less than
cost to manufacture. Another season will see
a sharp advance in all grades Of carpeting.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

This being the last quarterly report Tor
the year ~; Nc append herewith az 70.
auifrl hy the charter inventories tpry'
Iufrd by the superintendent and clerk
showing the property N the city pertain
tur,tD the water Wurkr plant now under
~.srbl ~ the Commission. 40 follows.
lu-N ~.
INVENTORY or TiiE OFFICE FuRNl-
TrRE on THE ASTORIA WATER
COMMISSION
A-t,tt. pr.ts,n D4,yuthgr II ia.
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5. W. Cor. Eleventh and Duane strestA
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similar reductions tn Los Angeles,
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!, tOElllEli &. II MAl'klNM'
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pnlnnrlnllrA nonIknp.

Han Francisco, Aprll b,aJlm joffrlcH has
signed 10 nghl both Peter Mahof and aus
Ruhln In the east ana viii leave Tor New
York immediately hrtor his battle win
"Mosiran pete Everett ~ the olympic
club an Aprl ~ rhlH action thoroughly
aldolraoka Aharhry nnd lrhycH him no one
"a nrht until July a least The nRht h''
tween Jonflra nnd Mhhrr VIII come oil
at Syracuse n " May ~ under the
management NJ Tom Otourkn jonrlor
nnd uuhlin are to meet IN Cincinnati
June 10 Delaney ana Madden VIII man
age this battle
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Me Mafy h,fd ilaHaUufa. Pa. sayA
''My chlid 10 worth millions TO me. yos
! N.ulu have loa, her ~ Group mad / nos
invested twenty .nye cents IN a bottle q
ono Minute Cough CURE" Il cures eouahs
colds and all throat ami lung troubles
Chas Rogurs
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NOTICE on INTENTION oF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY on
ABTORiA. OREGON. TO IMPROVE
THAT PORTION on GRAND AVE-
NUE. LYING AND BEING BETWEEN
TWE~TY NINTH AID THIRTY
THIRD BTREET5. ~ THE CITY
AFOKEBAiD.