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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02
The Lion in the Way,

In determining the question of the
responsibility for the blowing up of the
battleship Maine, neither of the gov
ernments directly interested is likely to
accept the others conclusion as to the
originating cause of the disaster, unless
the naval board of inquiry now investi.
eating the matter on the part of the
United States shall say that the des-
truction of the vessel was the act of
God. But no American will believe
that the Almighty feels that way toward
his country.
The difficulty in the way of deciding
the question of responsible cause is ap-
parent. If the decision of the board of
inquiry is unfavorable to the theory of
accident, and holds that the explosion
was the effect of cause outside the
ship, that cause will lie very close to
the door of Spanish responsibility, and
this government will hold Spain to
strict accountability for the destruction
Of the Main and its crew. Spain will,
as matter of course, deny responsible
ity for the wreck, or that it was caused
by Spanish subjects, official or private.
If the harbor of Havana is defended by
torpedoes and submarine mines, Spain
will undoubtedly maintain that "due
vigilance" as would be incumbent on
her, has been observed to protect
friendly vessels from destruction, and
might point to the fact that vessels of
every kind have been going in and out
of the harborlcontinually, from year to
year, and no misfortune has befallen
them by reason of these submarine de-
lenses. She has already advanced the
theory that the explosion: was due to
causes having their origin in the ves-
sci itself-to accident or laxity of dis
cipline on board. She would naturally
disclaim incendiarism on the part Of
her subjects in accounting for thelcause
of the explosion.
Spain declares, if reports are true,
that there are neither mines nor tor
pedoes In the harbor of Havana. Con-
sidering all the facts and circumstances
of situation that has existed for sew
eral years, with steadily increasing
tension of the relations between Spain
and the United States in respect of
Cuban affairs, it would, indeed, be re-
markable if Spain had not exercised
her undoubted right to defend Havana
by means of submerged explosives
She might be charged with culpable
disregard of her own interests if she
had not, to the fullest extent, made use
of these destructive agencies for de-
Tense. Unhappily forithe peace of ma
tons, there is much in the Spanish
character and in the developments of
recent events to justify suspicion
that if these submarine defenses had
been prepared 'Spaniard's hand may
have pressed the button and a mine or
torpedo beneath the hull of the doomed
ship "did the rest" This suspicion
would not necessarily extend to the
Spanish government. If the treacher-
Gus explosion of legitimate defenses
was not the cause of the wreck, indi-
vidual or concerted malice or fanati-
cism might have planted under the
Maine the explosive. that converted the
well ordered ship into writhing mass
of riven and twisted steel
If the evidence of the United States
government shall show that there was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

IL everyone knew the superior quality Of
Hoods Pills, their gentle, easy action, their
prompt effect upon the torpid liver and in
active bowels, 1t would be only short time
when they would be used to the exclusion
OF every other kind. Hoods Pills are the
only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the One True Blood Purifier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

THAT was the retort courteous, as
well as crushing, made by "Billy" Ma
son, to Senator Wolcott, after the latter's
rhetorical spasm over the Illinois Sena-
tors demand for congressional investi-
CATION of the disaster to the battleship
Maine. Senator Mason, his Colorado
colleague had somewhat Historically
declared, was attacking the navy de-
partment and attempting to destroy
public confidence in that branch of the
administration. 1t is well known that
Senator Wolcott, in the financial de-
bates, has said some pretty tough things
against the treasury department of the
government and its adherence to the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-02

The third paper on 'Raising Colts,'
by j. W. Davis of Fairlee, is published
on the sixth page of this issue of the
WATCHMAN. We commend this, and
all in the series, to the careful perusal
of readers interested in the subject, or
who ought to be 30 interested.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-05-06
WEDDING
INVITATIONS

or Announcements. Correct styles. 100
elegantly printed, including two envel-
opes with each, for si.00. 30 for S2.75.
Also calling cards, latest style and beau
tiful type effects Address,
THE TRIBUNE. Florence.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Has Forty Llylaa Children.

A short ride from Mooaup. Ia what
is known az the Sparks District. in the
eastern part Of Kililngly lives Levi
Bradshaw. whose record for populatlng
the earth Is such THAI he deserves 10
become famous Bradshaw emigfatcd
from Canada. and has lived In that Vi
entity about thirteen years lie Is now
IN his 8oventy-hrst year. He has been
married three times. and he a. the
father OF forty-one children. forty Of
whom are living. BY his nrat wife be
had elk children. including a pair OF
twins. HE second wife bore him
twenty-four children. half Of whom
we're twins. His present wife has pre-
Bentod him with eleven children.
Bradshaw was not fourteen years
old when he was married the FIRST time.
The eldest son Is now forty-four and
has several children and grandchildren.
Twenly-nlne OF the old mans sons and
daughters are married. and an have
children. The grandfather does not
know just how large his family Of
grandchildren and great-grandchildron
has become. He can enumerate up 10
100. but Is in the dark as 10 tho re-
malndor. lie estimates them up 70
200 or 90.
The Kllllngly patriarch was married
to his last wife IN Danielson thirteen
years ago. Only one Of her eleven
children has died. The death occurred
at birth a few months ago. Tho rest
are healthy and robust, like the father.
Mr.. Bradshaw is believed 10 be the
banner father Of New England, and the
banner grandfather Of the United
/ states.-New London Comm Day.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Lonr DIstanee Trnnsmlssloa PIanl.

Ten thousand horse power will be
transmitted 10 miles to San Francisco
If the plans Of a company, OF which
Prince Poniatowsky Is said TO be the
head, are completed, says Engineering
News. II Is proposed TO utilize the
water now running to waste on the
western slope OF the Sierra Nevada
Mountains in Alpine, Amador and Cal
veras Counties. constructi, g a system
OF canals and a power plant. The
transmission line at one place will
cross San Francisco Bay with a span
about 325 feet above the water. The
total cost Of the plant is estimated al
about 100000.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

The Medical Students Register
(England). gives statistics showing
that wild rush by young men into tho
medical profession Is TO be moderated.
In the year 1897 the medical students
registered In England. Scotland and
Ireland were 1912. There was a de-
crease as compared with 1895 BY on.
We must 90 back twenty-one years, 10
1876, for so low a registration number
as that recorded last year. The num-
bers have been several times over 1900
as in 1879 1880 1881. 1889, and In 1901
when Il ey reached the appalling num-
Der of 2. 400. I'VE cannot affect to re-
greet the signs Of arrest in this rush
into the profession, commends the
London Lancet. Medicine is not i'm
proved by crowds competing for live
llhood."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

cine, and have certainly been greatly
benefited by its use.
Lydia E. PinlSham's Vegetable Com
pound has indeed been friend to me.
" am now able to do my own work,
thanks to your wonderful medicine. ]
was as near death believe as I could
be, so weak that my pulse scarcely beat
and my heart had almost given out. l
could not have stood it one week more,
am sure. / never thought would
be so grateful to any medicine.
shall use my influence with any
one suffering as 1 did, to have them
use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
Every woman that is puzzled about
her condition should secure the sympa-
thetic advice Of a woman who under
stands. q Write to Mrs. Pinkham al
Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Expressed NantleaIly.

A certain admiral, upon coming on
board a ship, was met by an old class
mate with the salutation, "Hello, old
fellow, how are you2" Observing that
the admiral had carefully combed his
back hair forward up and over, to
cover the bald top of his head, added:
"WeIl, that's the first time ever saw
afterguard doing foretop dutyp
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, mere
vous and hot, and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. II eools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, bllsters and callous spots
Relieves corns and bunlons OF all pain and
gives rest and comfort. 10000 testimonials
Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists anc
shoe stores for Csc. Trial package FREE
Address, Allen s. 0lmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Life Isn't worth living

to one who suffers the maddening agony Of
Eczema. letter and such irritating. itchin &
skin diseases Every rOughness OF the skin
from q simple chap to letter and Ringworm
even of long standing is completely, quickly
and surely cured by Tetterne. Is comfort
worth 80 cents to your That's the price OF
Tetterine at drug stores, or by mail for price
In stamps from j, 7. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

The property owned by the fraternl-
ties at Cornell is valued at S475.0O0;
at Williams, S350,000; Yale, 100000;
Amherst, 100000; Wesleyan, s125, 900;
Harvard, S125,000.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

The New York Ledger Is now successfully
sold by bright boys and girls, who thus
earn many valuable premiums. Two cents
profit on each copy sold. No money re-
quired in advance. Send name and adj
dress for complete outfit, including Prem
ium List, to Robert Bonner's Sons, Ledger
Building, 100 William ST., n. Y. City.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve lestorer. 81 trial bottle and treatlsefr
DIR. r. II. KLINE. Ltd, 8l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic, full OF life, nerve and ygor, take No-To-
Bac, the wondor-worlSer that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
toed Booklet and sample free, Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

sT.vITUS' DANCE. SPASNfs and all nerv-
GUS diseases permanently cured by the use of
Dr. Klnes Great Nerve Restorer. Send for
FREE S100 trial bottle and treatise to DIR.
r. II. Kline, Ltd 96l Arch Street, Phila., Pa.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

cen Our Coast BE- tneetuaiiy niookadod1
+ confidence can be- feit % The opinion of
faiiitarg and naval officers Ga high places &c
inH seat uf government such is the vast extent
nf oaf sea coast fo blockade it enectuallF,
even ~ oar navy and sea coast defenaea could
ntff 90 adequate Resistance. seems CD be- lm-
possible. When Bloc kade of The bowels
NsIaia. relieve constipation with uoHtottnra
ntHMaNh NIttefa. which cunQunra Dyspepsia.
malaria. fhrumatlHm aud kidney trouble.
Az O. present rate OF combustion h Is
Thought The sun win last from d00m0 b
l3tiltl years before burning itself out
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
@ID0 MY OWN WORK"
80 Says Mrs. Mary Roohiette Of
Linden, New Jersey, in this
Letter to Mrs. Plnlzham.

81 was bothered with a flow which
would be quite annoying at times, and
at Others would almost stop.
81 used prescriptions given me by my
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Plso's Cure cured me of Throat and Lung
trouble Of three years standing-E CADY,
Huntington, Ind, Nov. IL, 1894.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Lyon IL Cos "PiclC Leaf'' Smoking Tobacco
gives the consumers the very best Tobacco
they can get ounces for 10 cents. 1t is fast
winning It's way to public favor. Try it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

"hayo you given him no reason 10
be offended with your
We'll, ] suppose L was virtually q
glit, although ho was particular al the
tIme to call 10 a loan
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Don't Tobacco Spit and smaEs Your Life Away.

When the ghost fails to walk the end mans
bones cease TO rattle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Kind words never die; If they did probably
they would be more appreciated
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

It is as hard to impose on some men q sec
ond time as it is easy to do 1t the first time
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Frankfort pawnbrolers found ii necessary
to enlarge their premises for bicycle storage.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
scrOfuIa SweIIings
Health was Vory Poor But Hoods
6arnnpnrliin Has Cured Her.

NY daughter had scrofula awolllngs on
her neck and her health was very posr.
She ala not obtain lasting benefit from
medicines until she began taking Hoods
harsnpariiln. Three bottles OF this medl-
elmo entirely eurod her and She has never
been troubled with scrofula since / have
great fatty IN Hoods sarsaparilla." Mrs.
i. d. Elmer, Run, NY.
Hoods SaFsapaFiIIa
la Americas Greatest Medicine. 81; six Tor S.
49, 49, d, 80
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Candy CRthartic, cure constipation forever.
loo, CSC. II c, @. c. fail, druggists refund money.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

The wings that riches have are nearly
always used in going instead Of coming.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

The most successful farmers seem TO be
acting as editors of agricultural papers.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

physician, o
same state
of affairs
continued.
after a
time 1 was
taken with
q flooding,
that 1 was
obliged to
l1eepmybed.
Finally, in
despair, 1
gave up my
tor, and /
taking YOUR ]
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
Trv AIIen,s FOOt-Fnse,

AS early as A. B. G. the great Alexandrian IL
brary contained over 5000 valuable books.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or 25c.
II G. Q. G, fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure 5Oc, g. All druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-06-17
MOI So Many Doctors.

80 pms euro on lIvor me. 3 cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20
What Gov. Powers Saws.

The Houlton correspondent of the
Bangor Commercial quotes Governor
Powers as referring to the recent meet
ing of the w. c.. II. u. in that town as
follows: 81 can't say just what | will
do when the council meets this mouth.
What can do? | will probably write u
letter calling attention to the numerous
and universal complaints that the pro
hibitory law Is not being properly en-
forced and urging all officers to their
duty.
"Further than that | cannot go. Petit
tions. Why the one presented to me
Thursday, by the w. Z. Il. U. of Aroos-
took, with its 1000 odd names is small
one in comparison To some. Recently [
received bundle from Androscoggin,
York and Sagadahoc counties containing
nearly 5000 names.
"'rhe agitation going on in Aroostook
county is not the only one. They tell
me that the reason why our county has
been so much talked about regarding the
laxity of enforcing the prohibition law is
because of the flood of sportsmen who
come here every year to hunt and then
go home and tell about how easy it is to
get liquor up here. Now l don't know
anything about that part-thats what
they said at the meeting Thursday. |
believe the sportsmen bring most of
their liquids from their homes.
ave nave four big towns in Aroostsok
-Eoultou, Caribou, Pressure Isle and
Fort Fairfield. | suppose that in all
large towns the law is not enforced as
we'll as in smaller places. Maine is the
pioneer in prohibition and hope that
she will always remain true to her STAN
dard. The women are right in fighting
this great evil. Success to them
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20

bank funds at all except in order 10
keep the bank running, while declaring
and paying per cent dividends when
the banks inyesjment's have been earn
ing but Il and . per cent. One Of
the shrewdest business men in the sec
ton, who has been carefully examining
the condition If the bank tracing back
the deposits and Expenditures for the
past ID years, is authority for the above
statement; and coming from such
source the report is generally believed to
contain much truth
One never reads the reports Of the
Massachusetts society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty to Children without
being deeply impressed with the i'm
mense amount of good accomplished by
that organization. During the past
year, for example, it appears that the
society's officers were called upon to
investigate the cases Of no less than
6l95 little children. of whom 2l73 were
found to be the victims of shameful
negligence or abuse. Some were with
out one or both parents, and others
vert still more unfortunate as the off
spring Of parents unfit to have the care
of children. The work accomplished by
this society in raising helpless and inno-
cent children from the miserable sur
, roundings in which fate has placed them
| deserves every encouragement
A Machias special to the Press SAYS:
In the supreme court Micah NJ. Foster
was arraigned upon the indictment
| against him for embezzling the funds
| of the Lubec Savings bank. The re-
spondent waived the reading of the in
dictment and entered plea of nolo con-
tendere. The presiding justice stated
| that inasmuch as Fosters assistance was
necessary in Strengthening out the af-
fairs of the bank he would fix the bail
at 5000 and the case was continued to
the April term of court. Bail was i'm
mediately furnished. Fosters sureties
on his original bond as treasurer became
| sureties in this case. A civil action
against the treasurer's bondsmen was
defaulted for three thousand dollars,
the penalty of the bond and execution
was ordered to issue that sum with
costs
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20
Maine Press Association.

The thirty-fifth annual meeting of the
Maine Press Association will be held in
Portland, Jan. 26 and 81, with the fol-
lowing programmed
The Best Method of Collecting Delin-
quent Subscriptions,
j. M. S. Hunter, Pennington.
Is 1t Policy to Offer Discounts on Both
Time and Space?
j. w. Bracket, Phillips.
Why is the Most Unworthy or Sensa.
tional Paper More Successful (Finan-
cially) Than the Worthy or Meritori-
Gus?
Howard Owen, Augusta
Keeping Subscription Accounts,
William II. Dow, Portland.
The Duty and Advantage of Local Pa.
pers Presenting Local and Family
History,
j. P. Cilley, Rockland
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20

Lost woman's story.
Not strange because 1t happens every day,
lot romantic OF thrilling, bot just story Of
nisery and suffering such as only women
know.
For eighteen years, Sara E. Bowen, Of
b,n,. Indiana, carried a burden of pain.
Mont and day, without respite, she SUI
red the most dreadful experience that ever
81 to the lot Of woman.
| That she did not die Is almost beyond
|eGef.
That she is well to-day Is miracle
Mrs. Bowen's trouble requires no descrip-
Nm beyond the symptom, which every
voman will instantly recognize.
Ia describing them Mrs. Bowen says,
AFor eighteen years ] suffered with
ueakness peculiar to my Sex.
II was broken down piece Of human
w: shadow Of woman.
HMy brain was tortured until could re-
,ember bot little. could not sleep or eat
hi was reduced In weight to mere skele-
oo. What little I did eat could not be d.
I.sted IN my weakened state, and caused
ne untold misery.
"My skin was muddy. my eyes were
Aeavy. was dizzy AT the time and to-
Lily unfit for even ordinary housework.
"Doctors prescribed for me without avail.
Medicine was recommended and taken in
Iuantity bot 1t did no good.
"Time and time again ! was at the brink
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20
Maine Spirituslists Meet.
Annual Convention at skowhegan Grand
success-Much Interest shown.

The annual meeting of the Maine
State Sprt1alist Association was held
in Grange hall last Thursday and Fri
day, delegates being present from all
over the State and prominent speak ers
from all parts of New England.
The meeting, Thursday afternoon,
was opened by the president, Rev. A. j.
Weaver of Old Orchard, followed by a
prayer by Mrs. Nj. j. Wentworth of
Knox. Addresses were also made by
President Weaver, Mrs. Wentworth,
MIS-. G. A. B. Rand of Hartland, ard
remarks and tests by Mrs. Nettie Holt
Harding of Somerville, Mass.
The program for the evening included
the above named speakers with the adj
dition of A. G. Smith of Newry. The
attendance at both sessions was very
large.
Mrs. M. j. Wentworth opened the af-
ternoon session of Friday with pra, er.
An address on 1.-THE Importance of the
Discovery of the Spirit World by Pres
ident Weaver, followed. A. C. Smith
delivered an address on "Comments on
an article in the Banner of Light relating
to Spiritualism." Tests were also given
by Mrs. Harding and F. A. Wiggin of
Boston. The evening program was the
same as that of the afternoon.
The singing was special feature at
all of the meetings. The committee
wish to thank Miss Esther Vaughan and
Mrs. Ella Vigue, who presided at the
organ, for their accomplished accompa-
niment.
1t was decided to hold a meeting at
the Madison camp ground next June.
The attendance was the largest in the
history of the association.