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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
THE WEEKS WAR NEWS.

The event of the week has been the
formal surrender of Gen. Toral's army at
Santiago which took place last Sunday
morning. The story is told in detail in
our news columns
The next move will be the capture of
Porto Rico Gen. Miles will command the
expedition. There has been unexpected
delay in his departure from Santiago, but
it was definitely announced last night that
he sailed at , o'clock yesterday afternoon
with a strong naval convoy. One detach-
ment of 1000 troops is already on its way
from Cha lesion. The fall OF Porto
Rico may be expected within the coming
week.
Watsons squadron, which is to visit the
coast of Spain, is being made ready, but
the date of its departure is not yet an
nounced.
News has been received from Admiral
Dewey announcing the arrival of the sec
ond installment OF troops from San Fran
cisco.
There is plenty of peace talk, but none
which indicates tha, spain will yield until
she is driven to the last extremity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
Our Enemies. the Cubans.

1t is a curious state of things which pre-
sents itself at Santiago since the Ameri-
can occupation The Cubans-the very
people whom we went to succor-are in
state of incipient rebellion because they
are not allowed to take immediate control
of the government. Gen. Garcia, the
Cuban commander, refused to be present
when the American flag was raised over
city hall. He had Cuban governor al
ready picked out for the city and province
of Santiago, and he and his men are in
the sulks because he was not installed in
place of an American, and because they
were not allowed to take revenge on the
Spaniards by plundering the city.
The Cubans, moreover, resent the con-
tempt which the American soldiers feel
for them because they have not proved
themselves better fighters and more effi-
cient allies. 1t is the old story of what
ancestry and training do for men. The
Cubans have had no soldierly training,
and the stories told of their wretched,
starved condition are shocking. What
could be expected of men who have lived
in this way for months or years, and
whose families have literally starved to
death?
The situation in Cuba is more delicate
and intricate than anybody imagined at
the start and will require wise and careful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
soIdIers, Home AmIrs.

The annual meeting of the trustees of
the Vermont Soldiers home was held at
Bennington Wednesday afternoon.
The total receipts of the home for the
current year were S19,G34. This included
$500 from the state, S591375 from the
government and $3.50 from pensions and
the farm. The expenses of the home were
S17, 730. Incidentals S345. Leaving a
balance of S155S on hand.
During the year lis veterans were cared
for The average present each day was
70, and the average present and absent was
102. There were II deaths. The present
membership is l0l. Col. and Mrs. r. j.
Coffey were appointed superintendent and
matron for the 18th consecutive year.
These officers were elected: Hugh
Henry, president; C. c. Kinsman, secre-
tary; j. G. Stearns, treasurer. President
Henry was appointed to draw up bill to
be presented to the coming legislature ask
ing for the necessary appropriation for the
coming two years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

W. f. Stellman, who is now we'll situat-
ed in New York, is spending his vacation
here.
A large delegation went to Vernon We'd
Desday. They reported a good time and a
good dinner.
Chas, Dunklee is taking his vacation
from w. d. & j. L. Stockwell's store. His
place is taken by Robert Clark
Mrs. D. Z. Stratton, who has been with
his father-n-law, F. G. Taylor, for few
days has gone to Springfield, Mass.
Knight IL Walker are obliged to run
their mill by steam a part of the time
owing to the lowness of the stream.
Rev. Cyrus Hamlin, deacon of Tonga
loo University, Longaloo, Miss, will
preach at the Congregational church, Sun
day, July "a
Eugene Estey who went from here to
Northampton last spring, is in town for a
few days. He now has steady position
in meat market
j. NJ. Grout of Medford, Mass, is spend
ing,several days with his brother, Rev
Lewis Grout. His son came with him an q
remained over Sunday.
The Baptist ladies' aid society gathering
at E. II. Davenport's Wednesday evening
was a very successful affair. A pleasing
program was rendered during the evening.
The friends of Prof. Miller will be
pleased to know that he has been engage q
as principal of the academy for another
year. 1t is expected that to the usual
courses of instruction normal course for
teachers will be added.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
For che Goverlmtr., Of Santiago.

President Mckinley issued on Monday
a state paper which will become historic,
marking an epoch in American history
It provides in general terms for the gov
eminent OF the province of Santiago de
Cuba, and is the first document OF the
kind ever prepared 10y President of the
United States, The paper is not only an
authorization and instruction Of General
Shafter for the government of the cap
iured territory, but also a proclamation to
the people of the territory of the inten-
tlons of the government OF the United
States regarding them and their interests.
The proclamation assures the people
first of all that they will be secure in all
their private rights and relations so long
as they perform their own duties. The
main in force. The courts will admins
ter justice as heretofore, the only require
ment being that the officers of the law rec
ognize the supremacy of the United States.
Public property and military stores and
supplies may be seized by the military
occupant. All public means OF transpor-
tatOn may be seized in like manner, but
may not be destroyed. The rights of pri-
yate property are to be respected.
As the result of military occupation, the
taxes and duties payable by the inhabi-
tants to the former government become
payable to the military occupant, unless
he sees Fl. to substitute for them other
rates or modes of contribution to the ex-
penses of the government.
All ports and places in Cuba which may
be in the actual possession of our land and
naval forces will be opened to the COM
merce of all neutral powers, as well as our
own, in articles not contraband OF war,
upon payment of the prescribed rates of
duty which may be in force at the time of
the importation. In this report the peo-
pie of the United States are given no rights
or advantages over those of any other
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

The question of the retention of their
arms by the Spanish army at Santiago was
settled in a way which soothed the feelings
of the vanquished and al the same time
left all the original advantages of the ca
pitulation with us. The commissioners
agreed in a recommendation to our govern
ment that the Spanish troops should be al
lowed to retain their arms. This recon-
mendation the authorities at Washington
promptly disallowed and the arms remain
with us. The recommendation was propa-
bly, made with the expectation that it
would be disalowed. 1t was undoubtedly
agreed to by our commissioners as COM
pliment to the Spanish army which would
soothe its punctilio, and in much the same
spirit which governed Gen. Shafter when,
on Sunday morning, he returned to Toral
the latter's surrendered sword. The moral
effect in Spain of the surrender will be
doubled by the return of the surrendered
army without their arms. The Spaniards
will see that this is not an army that evac-
uated city, but one that surrendered
great pplblpu VI al tAbllt plON4llCt " the
Americans. Ii anything will impress the
Spanish people with a sense of the hope
lessness of standing on "honor' against
submission, it will be the spectacle of Tor
ais surrendered army without its arms.
Besides this, from a business point of
view, the 10000 Mauser rifles will be val
liable addition to our army equipment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
NORTHFIELD, MASS.
The NorthhsId summer Conrerenc

The NOrthheld summer Conference
Rev. G.. Campbell Morgan and Rev. c.
II. G. MCGregor who, as two of the speak
ers at the Mortified conference last year,
were so much talked about, are very
shortly TO be here again. The general
conference for Christian Workers begins
July 20 and continues for the three ensu-
ing weeks. Beside the two Englishmen
mentioned above the list of speakers in
cludes DR.. Mabie, DR.. Torrey, Professor
w. w. White, DR.. Scofeld and d. l..
Moody.
In order to accommodate many who live
near enough to drive over for the day, OF
take the morning train and return the
same evening, the arrangement of the ser
vices has been altered. This year these
addresses will be delivered daily, morn ing,
afternoon and evening, so that those who
come over in this way will be able to be
present at two at least.
In former years many who were at the
morning service were obliged to leave be-
fore the evening one. began; there being as
a rule no afternoon meeting, they heard but
one address. 1t is expected that Mr.. Nor
gan and Mr.. McGregOr will speak alternate
mornings and evenings. -zyl
Tent life during this conference is com
ing more and more into vogue, as people
especially pastors of couL trj chWches, real
ize what help and blessing is to be derived
from attending these meetings. Numbers
cannot afford the hotel and boarding house
prices yet feel they should leave no stone
unturned in order to be present at this
conf renee, when such helpful aidr s3es are
given and fresh treasures brought to light
from Gods holy word.
Many take tents with them to North
field, where a suitable spot is assigned
them near the Auditorium free of charge.
By providing for themselves or getting
table board nearby at a reasonable rate,
they manage to live very cheaply. There
are already many tents erected on the
Seminary grounds, and more will be there
shortly, as the applications from people
anxious to attend the conference, yet un-
able to pay large prices, are becoming more
numerous every year.
Before this last conference begins and
commencing on the 22nd inst, addresses
will be delivered every morning and even
ing at the Congregational church. In the
morning DR.. Scotield will lecture upon the
"Epistle to the Ephesians," and Mr.
Moody on How to Give Bible Readings
Rev. j. Bell johnson of Worcester, Eng
land, will preach every evening.
On Sunday next these services will be
held. In the morning DR.. Scofield will
preach in the Congregational church and
Mr.. Moody is expected in the evening,
The afternoon service will be at Camp
Mortified,
After the close of the general conference
Aug. 10, Mr.. McGregor will give a Bible
reading each day until Aug. 80, when he
has to return to England, and Mr. Morgan
goes to the Chicago Bible Institute to al
dress the students.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

The magnitude OF the success OF the
new government loan grows the nearer the
figures approach to completeness, 1t is
now calculated that there are so many
small subscribers that no subscriber for
5000 will receive his bonds in full. There
were 100000, 900 in subscriptions for the
single sum of $1,000 and these subscribers
will get only about 20 per cent Of their
subscriptions. The highest subscribers to
receive the full amount OF their subscrip.
tions are those for $3.50. The amount
taken in bonds Of 500 and less will be
about s9l, ,000,0 coo. The amount taken
between 500 and 5000 will be about
S97, ,OOO,O 600, and only Sl2,OOO,OOO will re-
main to be divided among the subscribers
for 5000, or over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
July IS, 6 A. NJ.


The Fourth Ohio received orders to move
yesterday and started for Tampa this
morning Our chief wagon master here
has received orders to take all his teams to
Lytle to get everything to fully equip the
First Vermont. We seem this morning to
be the only one in our brigade that the
ordnance and other departments are using
every effort to place on good footing.
Possibly none of the above will have
any material effect on our moving, but
give it as it is given here.
One thing is positively certain, that we
go before long, whether in First corps or
otherwise.
1t is stated this forenoon that Maj. Lee
is to be chief surgeon of Second division.
Boys doing we'll and much elated over
present prospects.
Look out for First Vermont. F.s.B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

Senators J. II. Merrifeld of Williams
vile and G. $ Foster of Putney have re-
ceiyed notice that Windham county is en-
titled to two scholarships in the University
Of Vermont at Burlington. The opening
will be found to be of great value to any
one who is desirous of obtaining an edu-
cation and has not the means to pay his
way through the university. Mr.. Merri-
field or Mr Foster will gladly furnish in
formation on the subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

At the surgeon generals Office in Wash
ington the outlook with regard to the vel.
low fever among the troops at Santiago is
said to be much better than it was a week
ago. Definite figures OF the number of
cases and deaths is not given, but it is said
that, the military campaign being over,
good sanitary conditions have been estab-
lished the fever patients have been strict
ly isolated, and the disease is under con
troll. 1t is to be hoped that this cheerful
report is well founded and will be justified
in the days to come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
CBe @)rrmumt 39Bemtr.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1898.

DR.. +. Benjamin Andrews has resigned
his presidency of Brown University TO ac-
cept the uperintendency of schools in
Chicago. The resignation is regarded as
final and will be accepted. 1t is undoubt
edly the best outcome, for the university
and for DR.. Andrews, of the complications
over his part in the free silver campaign
of 1896.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

The contract for carrying the Santiago
the New York agents OF the Spanish Trans
atlantic company. The company is to be
paid at the rate Of so for each private
and $50 for each officer The total cost to
our government will be upward OF $780,
600. The ships will fly the Spanish flag.
1t is one of the curious developments of
the war that the United States government
should make friendly contract with a
company, many of whose vessels are auxil-
iaries to the Spanish many, and some Of
which have been captured or destroyed by
the navy of the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

management by our government for
long time. President McKnley's proc
lamation is wise beginning in this di-
rectiOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

What is the price of Dobbns' Electric Soap"
Five cents bar full size just reduced from
ten. Hasn't been less than ten for 33 years.
why, that's the price Of.common brown soap.
Send me box. can't afford TO buy any other
soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
Gen. Skaters Report
Making Formal Announcement of the
Surrender.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July l., 1898.
The Adiutant General, [. S. A., Wash
ngton:
| have the honor to announce that the
American flag has been this instant, twelve
o'clock noon, hoisted over the house of the
civil government in the city of Santiago.
An immense concourse of people is present.
\ squadron Of cavalry and a regiment of
infantry are presenting arms and a band
playing the national air. \ light battery
fired salute of twenty-one guns Per-
feet order is being maintained by the mu-
nicipal government. The distress is very
great, but there is little sickness in the
town, and scarcely any yellow fever. \
small gunboat and about two hundred sea-
men left by Admiral Cervera have surren-
dered to me. The obstructions are being
removed from the mouth of the harbor.
Upon coming into the city l discovered
perfect ENHANCEMENT of defences. Fight
ing as the Spaniards did the first day it
would have cost 5000 lives 20 have taken
it. Battalions of Spanish troops have been
depositing arms since daylight in the arm
ory, over which have a guard. General
Toral formally surrendered the plaza and
all stores at q 4 NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

The Prince of Wales is suffering from
fractured knee cap. The accident was
caused by slip of the foot as he was 60
ing down stairs Monday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

The evidence in the case proves Hoods Sar.
saparilla cures scrofula, salt rheum, bois, hu-
mors and all eTuptions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22

Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Doane of Cheney.
Washington, have been spending a few
days with his brother, F. w. Doane, OF
this place.
Miss Henrietta and Miss Ella Webster OF
Springfield are with their uncle and aunt,
c. f. and Miss Lucy Webster, for portion
of their summer vacation.
Fred Turner, who, with Mrs. Bump, was
arrested recently for immoral conduct, was
taken to Greenfield and hearing held
Wednesday. He was bound over to appear
at the September term of court.
The assessors find slight decrease in
valuation of the personal property in town
this year. Total valuation, S915, ,632; rate
of taxation. Sl3 50; county tax, S66l. a
more than last year, causing an increase Of
our tax rate of y cents per $1,000.
The young peoples guild connected with
the Unitarian church will give a lawn
party on the grounds of Simpsons Inr
Thursday evening, July 2S. A small az
mission to the lawn will be charged. Many
and varied attractions are being elaborated
by the young people to make this most
attractive evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-22
The Young wom.n,s Conference

The closing days of the Young Women's
conference have been full of interest and
the attendance much larger than ever be-
fore. DR.. c. l. Scofeld, who was to have
given an address daily during the confer
ence, was unable to speak because of sick
ness until last Saturday. Since then he
has carried out the original plan. d. L.
Moody has been a daily speaker, his talks
being upon the emblems of the Holy Spirit
He speaks upon one emblem each day
those already treated being fire, water, oil
and wind. Mrs. Margaret Sangster, editor
of Harpers Bazar, is a favorite with
Mortified audiences, and has spoken for
several successive days. One of the pleas
ing features of these meetings is the music,
which is in charge of Geo. c. Stebbins of
Brooklyn. The Estey chorus of North
field seminary and the Mount Hermon quar-
tet add greatly to each days musical pro
gram.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-06
chinn,. snp-rnuan. GIr1..

Consul 8. l. Gracey OF Fuchau. Chi
IA, went last summer on an Official via
IL in the interior. While at Kuchsng be
looked into some o. the missionary op-
erations. and IN letter be wrote.
we attended several Sunday ssrv-
ices. Of large congregations and very
interesting exercises. ~ Miss Hart
fords wonan's school spoke % about
20 % her women. who are preparing Tor
Bible work. All were married. although
many 81 them were between the ages ~
y and ~. and very many % these had
their babes with them. A. the EuFlish
mission ! saw a very interesting sight
We were taken into a large room. and
while staining there 60 little girls came
IN AZ different doors. ard al came tod
ding up 20 us and chine hinned and
tried 20 say - ugurF. which r.
Christian salutstio1. meaning Peace b.
with you Many * Them wrro Under !
years old. and non- - them over 8
Every one of them had been picked cot
Of the river OF watts or tabs % water. IA
which they were berg drowned hy
Their fathers ard mothers. as 80 many
sucerfDouH kittens might D. draansd
IA me United States. 81 made ua very
sad as gcli 81 very ria4-Riad that 40
many precious little waits had ben
bEt very Fad zhsn ~ thought
q tne thousanca Ekso are every pear
1lsDcfe1 % - cruel parents. Simply bs-
csgae there - 10 room for another XII
baby IN the family circle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-06

rarely gayiy dressed. except in the coll
cred photographs which are sold TO
travellers. Swiss women. old and young,
almost invariably in selecting garments
choose first those that viii wear well.
and secondly those that viii least fire.
quently require washing. In many OF
the cantons the peaSSatry have \
household wash once a year. and once .
year only.
The frugal housewife has a goodly. n
coarse. store OF linen and such When
sheets and napery and undervests. etc.
cannot be any longer used unwashed,
they are thrown into big attic which
always tops the dwelling house or the
barn. Once a year, in the busy summer
time usually. the contents OF this soil
ed linen garner room is exhumed.
thrown out OF the window. and all the
women or the household fall 10 wash
ing
The brides OF Grisons wear gowns OF
black snd are crowned with wreaths Of
orange flowers. wreaths from which
long trails or the blossoms must hang
below the brides girdle at least. The
guests. too, wear black. all those at
least who wish or can afford TO pay
the bride great honor. Black is an ex-
travsganct, because II so soon shows
soil and rust and dust: hence. TO wear
IL is 10 pay the greatest compliment one
Swiss can pay another. When a Swiss
IS extravaganza In your hOnor-well
fiattery can no further so.
In some cantOns the driving OF ths
dowry cart from the brides old houss
to her new is an important and conse-
Quential function. as IL or some analo-
gous custom Is in SO many. many parts
OF the world. A. ~.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-06

+ A famous actress once said. Worry is
the Zoe to all beauty" and she might
have added. 1T is also the foe 20 al
health Nothing viii bring lines and
. wrinkles so soon TO a face as worry.
There are people who worry over a
thing Tor years. II may be something
they wish they had not done or IL may
! be something that they long 10 do. The
thought OF II Is with them the moment
they open their eyes In the morning,
and IL Is the last thing they think of
before falling 10 sleep. IL may even
happen that they dream OF IL. and very.
very often II Will keep them awake Tor
hours.
Now. what IS the good OF r., VIII
worrying remedy what is past, or wiz
5 IL bring the future one day nearer7 ~
any good 10 be obtained by 10 az an
No. IL - not. and YOU know u IS not.
But" you say. the thing IS on my
mind. and can't get nd OF IL however I
try" II can be done. though. II you try
really hard enough Here r. one remedy.
and you must say IL Is a pleasant one.
The instant the worry takes possession
OF you think Of some pleasure you have
had at one time OF your life. The worry
VIII try and poke its way IN between.
but you must take firm hold OF Il and
put II out Recall one pleasure after
another. and as IL brings "A smile 10
your lips and light 10 your eyes your
face viii slowly but surely assume a
different and very much more pleasant
expression.
Get into the habit OF ponderinE over
the pleasant things which happen 10
you each day and forget oil the nasty
ones. IL IS related Of an old lady once
who kept what she called "A pleasure
book and IN 81 she made a point OF
recording each day some pleasure she
had had. mo matter how dull or tire
some the day has been" che said 4
can always manage TO find something
TO put IN my book" Could you possibly
find better way 70 forget your troubles
than by making a note OF all your
pleasures? We are always better for
having been happy. and recalling a hap
piness that is over gives one taste OF
IL once more