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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

Young Joe Letter, the wheat plung-
er, has met the common fate of gam
blers. He is ''dead broke or would
be if it were not for his millionaire
father. His net losses are variously
estimated at from two to ten millions.
Letter came as near doing the impossi-
Bile as any man is likely to for long
time. He did temporarily control the
wheat market and forced the price up
to record point, but he overreached
at length and fell headlong. 1t should
serve as warning to others, but prob
ably won't.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23
Two Men MvstenousIy Disappeared.

Two men have disappeared from
Burlington mysteriously within few
days. 1t is thought that George w.
Baker, blacksmith, was drowned, as
his hat was found floating in the
water near the draw bridge. Baker
went to Port Henry on an excursion
sunday, but reports differ as to
whether he returned. Uric Leclair.
prosperous meat dealer, took his
wife Monday n ;ght TO the home Of her
sister, saving he wouI return in an
hour or two. When Mrs. Leclair
went home after waiting hours the
house was dark and the team gone
from the stable. 1t is supposed that
be has deserted his family and is now
in Canada.
Later, Bakers body was found in
the lake at the foot Of College street
and the funeral was held Saturday
from St Joseph's church.
Fred Ieclair has received word
from his brother that he in Montreal,
and Is well. Leclair advised his bro
Their to give any money due him to
the wife be had left.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

Disbarred ex-State's Attorney Jones
of Rutland county failed to secure the
nomination he so much coveted as a
vindication from the people of his
county of his proceedings while in
Office
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23
arnauga

The Dillingham; influence, for OBJ
vious reasons, was strongly exerted
for Read. What a royal old scrap
there will be for the senatorship in the
sweet bye and bye
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

Having discovered that the presence
of Lieut.. Hobson and his fellows as
prisoners in Moro castle, Santiago. is
stronger protection than guns and
masonry, the Spaniards fatty decline
to exchange them. Perhaps after all
their fate would have been kindlier
had they sunk with the Merrimack.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

The Vermont Senate narrowly es-
capped being enlivened by the presence
of Bro. Battell of AIiddlebury, who was
a leading candidate at the Addison
county convention last week. His
Bryanite tendencies were responsible
for his defeat.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23
QUICK RESPONSE.
Cow rout Takes Prompt Action to Re-
lieve Vermont Soldiers.


Secretary Eldridge has heard from
Gov. Grout in reply to the resolution
passed at the recent meeting of the
Board of Trade relative to the con-
dition of the Vermont troops in
Chickamauga.
The governor says he will take i'm
mediate action in the matter, and has
sent Quartermaster General w. III.
Gilmore of Fairlee to Chickamauga
to see just what needs to be done and
just what steps sho uld be taken to
make the help most effective. part OF
This prompt action on the
Vermont's chief executive is as charac-
teristic as it is commendable.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

The only contest in sight at the
Orange county convention next week
is over the states attorneyship and
this may not eventuate. 1t looks like
an easy thing for Lawyer Darling.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

No very startling war news need be
looked for until the Vermonters get
nearer the scene of action than Chick
amauoa.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Sackcloth and ashes for the Montpel-
Ter Waterman and its Democratic COM
patriot of Brattleboro.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23

DeWftf's Witch Hazel Save
Cares plies Sealds. bErns'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-06-23
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18

We're ordered to assist In the dlsemharl.
ing OF our troops and to place themsolvs,
| under orders.
General Garcia said he believed il ms.
ssp'e Ior the artillery positions to be taken
Us mad suggested, lie sent n force at
onoe TO prevent aid and Reinforcement
soing to Santiago de Cuba The eneray
V' MS course is shown by the renorIs -,
we last few days, for | see thai General
kahi and his men have taken n strony nos,-
uon Just west OF Santiaeo.
Mhue there were unayoijab delav,
az lampa, very annoying 10 ,ryssl. n A
liners a, least hal the consolation NJ
showing that every day enphlcd tba IN.
PANS 10 mako their march across the conn
Try ana get positions which would h ~
INC greatest value to our troops WIN
they landed" way"
General Miles does not apprehena any
iong or serious delay in disemh,rl,lnv M,
troops ON Cuban soil, The trooos have n
large number OF small boats to assist in
this work. "ssS' III
The engineer corps has large hargcs ana
nontoon train by which II can put 70.
sether a floating pier so that unless fherc
is very rough sea or the men ara com,
ptled to dsembark in the surf which Ne
not anticipated, the disembarkat,on I, .y
peeted to proceed rapidly When Geper,I
Mi,es was asked II he expected an early
hsn.' no answered laconieally: "That,s
what they'va gone for"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
WAR BULLETINS.

KEY WEST. rla-An AUXILIARY r,n,,o,
ms ny, arrived from OF Havana and rcports thai
an IS quiet along the blockade '"N
WasMlNGToN--Th president has nom,.
ns, nu Waller d. Bettis OF Texas to he major
" lue Ninth resinlent Of volunteers.
CHlCKAMAuGA, Ga.--The mos, sat,s,o.....
ssvpor's are being received from the vsrleus
a a,s recruiting stations, and the indications
~ aa now pointing to an carly nling az The
s,>. 70 w eeu required strength.
SAN fRANGIsco.-The first rfc,wen, ,ro,,
nv southern States TO arrive is Tho one fronn
lNnhsssee, Colonel William c. smith whn
s".iilhhus the regiment, Is a dlstlnguished
gray. w ''1h"' uhuef Tue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
STATE.

Stations OF State Rangers have been
changed by the adjutant general.
Austin liquor dealers have organized to
shut up dives.
An important meeting OF the board of
regents of the University OF Texas was
held at Austin.
Man and boy were mortnlly hurt by q
train at Fort Worth, both mutllated In a
horrible manner
Open cotton boil reported from Lulng,
Caldwell county.
Complaints Of too much rain iujuring
crops come from many points.
Three persons camc near being killed at
sherman because other people were having
fun with electricity.
Grand lodge OF negro Mesons elected and
Installed ofilccSs and adjourned ~
fied Sawyer il on trial at Waxahacble
for an outrage alleged to have been com.
ndttod at Ennis.
n number Of pertinent questions bavc
been Biopounded to Land Commissioner
Baker concerning the vacant public do
main.
Galveston business men are going after
mere export business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
SPAIN NEEDS PEACE.
nut THE GOVERNMENT uEsITATEs
TO ASK FOR 1T.
Fears Internal Disscnsions II She
should Seek tn Put an End
10 the War.

Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her
| aid London Times and The Houston Post
Copyrighted. 1885, by James Gordon Ben
| nett.l
Madrid, June 17.--It looks as though pub
lie opinion will make the war last in spit
of the general feeling that peace is ur
gently needed
The Liberal accurately echoes the sentl
ment of the ministry at the present mo
! mcnt when 1t eays the government favor.
| PEACE and wishes to sound the country OF
the subject. Concluding, II SAYS:
"All expect the Don Quixotos (Which 1.
| the Spanish translation for jingoes) 10 h,
in favor NJ peace, but none dare raise The
cry, which would be universally welcome
from vague fears OF internal troubles which
are more problematical than actual. The
public mind accepts the less OF the Phil
ipnines with deep regret, yet philosoph-
icslly."
keen struggle is going on between those
who say spain must avenge her loss Nv a
struggle aoulrance in Cuba and those who
counsel peace OH the best terms obtainable.
The former make very strong party.
have sought and obtained the opinion
OF one OF The most prominent members OF
the government He said:
IN the first place, |, as an optmist, ad-
M. 'ud' on! situation is most painful but |
believe We can get out honurlhly wItho,t
having to face the terrible catastrophe prs-
Sictod. -
Rough revolutionary movement is 10
Do dreaded. this question OF peace IA diif,
euit ana delicate The goyernlont, while
ignorant Of the state OF feeling amo,g
Americans, can not take the initiative. for
~ case OF failure ii would be held responsl-
oie py the country, which would create
new complications. am we'll aware OF tho
tatitlc movement spreading among tho poo
PIE, but IS the movement as Important
as f'ss been stated? | am inclined TO tl,ink
IL is confined 10 group of finaneiers and
manufacturers, whose private interests arc
suffering from the war.
betore the government can euter ina
'uioial negotiations In favor OF pcnce I,
muet know what are Tho requirements an,
,o''1llisss OF the Americans. II must also
w 'ntefhec OF the exact feeling OF TIA
spanish people 1t would he iniprudsrt ~
ehstark in any such adventure without mi,
Information on 10th sides. i
m regard TO TIE governments positio,
" me question, II has never hesn nronsh,
up IN council You may. however asssr,
that the Spanish press is too prS,ylous in
sfssNns Win such assurance OF ncaee.
AS to the government reckonins nm ~.
,,n'erveatlon OF Europe. what "a called ne
European concert was proved In regard ~
orete, II could do nothing. The Enronsn,'
powers were In 100 much OF a h,rry 80
proclaim neutrality TO come to our assist.
me truth is we must expes, uothlng
80 nVm any one. but must manage our own
bors. Then. perhaps, we NAV srr,. uesh-
satisfactory result" '' ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
ENTIRELY SATISFIED.
Secretary AI1er Pleased with the
Condition Of the Troops.
PLANNING FURTHER EXPEDITIONS.
Be lieycd that Cadiz Fleet Sailed for
Porto Rico.
LIEUT.. HOBSOM'S EXCHANGE.
The Naval Officials Are Puzzled at
the Failure of the Effort
for His Release,
PLANNING FURTHER EXPEDITIONS.
LIEUT.. H0BSON'S EXCHANGE.

Washington, June 1.-THE return n,
General Miles to Washington from Tamn,
ms evening had an inspiring effect upon
the war preparations. The general had a
Dusy day calling on Secretary Alger, con-
suiting the chiefs of stan in the depart
Hients and giving them the benefits OF his
experiences at Tampa
Secretary Alger said he was entirely sat-
isNed with the condition OF the troops as
reported by General Miles and wished that
no had the means to provision every one
OF the volunteers with surf bath
| In the meantime the plans are moving
steadily for sending further expeditions for
Porto Rico and Cuba.
There is little likelihood that second
expedition OF 5000 men to reinforce General
Shafter at Santiago will leave within a
few Gays. The necessity of sending these
additional forces is questioned by high
military officials and moreover the means
| of transporting such force are not avail
| able.
| Tho main consideration now Is the equip
ment of an expedition of greater dimen-
sions than any heretofore prepared with
| Porto Rico az the objective point Among
the military authorities all were satisfied
that small military force would suffice
TO occupy Porto Rico as the Spanish force
there did not number more than 5000 or
5000. but these have been so reinforced and
the forts so strengthened that now 1t will
take large invading force. Moreover,
tho officials were satisfied on learning to-
dny that the Cadiz fleet had sailed. that
these ships would go to Porto instead of
cuba, ii they crossed to this side,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
SAY THEY WILL rlgT
MEN ON THE CADIx r,r
sue WORD TO MADRIn
minister Aunon Much p,...
the Fleet Camnra II -.
at Sen With,

Madrid, June II. 8 D. m--c.,,
Is maintained here on the den,r,,..
cadiz fleet. Work is being .o.,-.,
tinued on the Notifications n, n.
and Balearic islands.
Captain Aunon, after the dsr.,..
Admiral Camara, wired the n,su,.. !.
following message: The reserva ~,
and the troops of the expedition,,, !,
on leaving Spanish waters send ~
and affirm their desire to fight 4, n
country"
The minister of marine also t,ler,,
to the queen regent enthusiasts MESA.
of the squadron and the announceu.p
the determination to fight to The la,t 4.
of blood.
1t Is announced that CAPTAIN A.,
after inspecting the arsenal at Cartb,,.a
VIII return to this city and organize A
squadron Of warships. He sent n,u11
to the premier that he was much n,if1l
with the squadron OF Admiral CHuau
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18

Illustrations of tho courage, fortl,ude and

Illustrations of the courage fortltude ans
resources of the American soldier.
Three expeditions which carried arms to
the Cubans have developed the finest kline
of courage. Captain Cornell and Lieuten'
ant Crawford, who participated in these eX-
petitions, were with the Cubans during
sharp engagement with the enemy.
Captain Dotst's several expeditions have
been OF great service to the government
his last one. In particular being impoc-
tent. He started from Key West, but In
stead 81 going direct 10 Cuba he went nortl
and east Of Nassau then turned south and
landed on the Cuban coast at Il port called
naines. 1t has been held by the Cubans
and is good harbor with about twenty one
feet of water
protected by a small boat Captain porst
landed steamers load Of supplies for the
Cuban army, including 5000 rifles. over
100000 cartridges and great quantity
Of stores. thousand Cubans came to h,n,
while there.
The special Importance 81 tho trip, now
ever, was In opening up direct communica-
tion with Garcia and myself. Two Ct Jar
cias STAFF officers had returned from cuba
with Rowan and came to Washington 10 see
me, One OF these | sent to R,ines with the
supply of arms, WITH instruetcns 10 General
Garoia. saying | wanted him TO move all
ms iofces 10 santiago uc Cuba. He had by
that time been fully equipped by CAPTAIN
Dorst The message TO General Garcia WAS
sent June 2. II reached him June 6 aud |
got his renly by cable from Mole s, Nieho-
las on June g. Ike had about 5000 armed
Cuhans before he received the munitions O.,
war by CapHin Dora, rhe supplies sent
him viii enable Garcia 70 adequately euuip
over 10000 Cuhans."
General Miles was asked for the COM
munications between him aud Garcia ana
siancing them over he gave their general
purport:
In my communication to him | asked
MN TO move as large O force as possible
10 the vicinity OF the harbor OF Santiago
ue cuba TO cooperate with our army and
navy on their arrival, which hoped would
be within few days.
:, he was to drive IN and harass any
spanish troops near Santiago de Cub,
threatening and attacking them at all
points and preventing any reinforcomcnts
rom reaching that point.
PENDING the arrival OF our troops. hr
vas to seize any positions east or west on
santiago or both. which could be used IN
idvsntage by our artillery.
RE replied that he would reaard NV
''uesestions as orders and would imme.
nateiy adopt measures 10 concentrates his
orces 40 indicated. All bis subordinates
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
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RAILROADS.

Excursion rates to numerous religious
and other conventions.
Tho shrincrs passed through Houston en-
route to Waco,
Three appointments made by the Cotton
Belt.
Two big excursions to Houston and Gal
weston next Saturday
Texas Western railroad has passed into
the hands of receiver. Harry Haynes of
Brenham being the fortunate functionary.
Prospective railroad TO the gulf with
freight and passenger ratea that will de-
mtralizc present charges.
The existing 2la-cent rate on lumber
from beaumont TO Sabine Pass for OK
port, viii continue for the present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18

A SUMMARY OF TODAYS IMPORTANT NEWS.
FOREIGN.

Albanians near Montenegro are reported
to have committed many outrages. The
sultan sent troops to the disturbed dis
tricts.
Anti-semitic riots OF a serious character
occurred In Austrian Gallcia.
Good rains have improved the value Of
the Australian wheat crop 10000 pounds
Elections for members of the German
reichstag were held.
1t was announced in the English house
OF lords that there was every probability
that a distinguished British officer would
reorganze the Chinese navy.
Six antl-Semltic rioters were killed BY
the police at Lenburg. Austria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
COMMERCIAL.

Sunshiny weather witherod the values OF
"hef;' corn, oats and provisions also
MenI of.
stock market was a waiting one the spe
ciaities being the only active stocks.
Bradstreet's says professional manipu-
lation was very apparent In the stock mar
her declines not strange. considering the
extent Of the bear movement.
Brodstrect's sees very fine outlook for
general business
Dun regards the outlook as bright some
features OF tho war revenue bill not de-
fonslblc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
ASIiINGTON.

The foreign relations committee of tho
senate reported fayorably the Nowlands
resolution for the annexation Of Hawaii
Consideration OF the resolution was post
poned until next Monday.
The senate passed the bill to Incorporate
the International American bank by vote
of 90 to % and adjourned until Monday
The house was occupied In the consid-
Grafton OF the general deficiency hill. The
paragraph appropriatlug sld3 600 to supply
a deficiency Ia free delivery service in the
postntfcc was passed Further considera-
ton Of the bill was postponed until Mon
day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
1Hr WAN.

J The officials at Washington believe that
General Skaters expedition has reached
Santiago by this time.
Son OF Senator Mills has been appointed
assistant adjutsnt general.
Tho administration has decided to post
ponc the Invasion OF Cuba until after the
rasry season has closed. but provision is
TO be made to relieve the suffering Cubans.
Blarco has positively refused to ex-
change Hobscn and his crew for spaniards
, held by the Americans.
Owing TO the lack OF transports, two In
stead Of one more expedition to the Philip
pines may be necessary.
Cuban Commander Soto. reported TO have
been killed by Spanish guerilas. has ar
rived safely at Key West, after many re-
nathalie adventures.
Prospects arc that Spain will not sue for
reace for long time to come as there
are many contending forces TO be brought
into line.
Mr.. stickney, tho New York Herald cor
respondent, gives a history of the fighting
mt Manila and summarizes the present sit
paton at the capital OF the Philippines,
II has been officially reported to the
government at Washington that the Ca
die fleet has sniled destination unknown.
but headed toward the Mediterranean.
Correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune,
Just released from cabanas fortress. says
the defenses Of Havana have been very
materially strengthened and that II will
take an army Of 1900 men to capture tho
Tlt gf u In mn 81
being starved
The victims Of the Spanish fire at Guam
tanamo were laii to rest In Cuban soil.
The Spanish authorities at Havana deny
that the cruiser vikcaya was injured in
the recent hombardmcnt OF Santiago.
1t ~ reported that there are 5000 Span
irh troops In Matanaas ready to repc in
vGaicu. There are about G000 Insurgents ia
the same province.
It Is reported that the Spanish troops In
Mnniln are actually starving and that they
have been without food for thirty-sIx
hours also reported that the Insurgents
are gaining everywhere in the Philippines.
a dispatch from Dewey to the war de-
pertinent says the insurgents have prae-
tically surrounded Manila.
Tho captain general Is said to have held
a council OF war In which 1t was proposed
to surrender as resistance was useless.
The Spanish account of the third bonn
berdnent of Santiago says the Spanish
Lessee were light and the damage to tho
fcrtiiicationa slight and that the latter have
been repaired, IT also stated that the
Americans suffered severe damage.
In an interview. General Miles, who ar
rived In Washington. praised the efficiency
aud general makeup of both volunteers
nnd regulars. lie does not npprehcnd any
delay in discmbarkins the troops in cuba.
Manila banks arc reported to have ship
ped s250,o 900 by British vessel.
It Is reported by way OF Manila tina, the
ii9urgents are attacking tho walled part OF
the city
No news Is expected from the fleet at
Srntiago until Sunday.
The queen regent is said to desire to
turn over the regency to the lufanta Isn-
bella. has been dissuaded for the time
being.