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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-02

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

Women in charge Of homes and care
worn, complaining people find their
strength permanently established by the
use of Paine's celery compound, the
greatest nerve restorer and blood purifier
the world has ever been blessed with.
Try it, and when you go to the drug
store for Paine's celery compound see
that you get it.
Mrs. Bolser speaks Tor countless women
who have suffered from aching backs,
worn and tired feelings, and have been
freed from pain and weakness by Paine's
celery compound. Mrs. Bolser tells the
story of her deliverance from invalidism
in the two following letters;
Mountain Junction, Tenn, Nov. 8, 94
Wells, Richardson & Co.,
Dear Sirs-Two years ago came from
Nova Scotia, and l suppose my debili
tated condition was partially owing tc
climatic influences. used various kinds
of medicines, but continually grew wea
ker, until it was with difficulty that
could go up and down stairs, and in try
ing to walk out of doors, could go only
lew steps when would be obliged to
lean against tree or sit down. | had
read frequently of Pane's celery COM
pound and resolved to use it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

of this mission. But he had seen great
deal of the world and had hidden adieu
to the follies of his youth. He described
the change himself by simply saying, 81
have learned something"
Three children were born to the Bis
marcks-Marie, born at Schoenhausen Aug.
81, lS4s; Herbert, born at Berlin Dec 2S,
lS4o, and William, born at Frankfort Aug.
|, 1852.
During all his life Bismarck used to write
long and affectionate letters to his wife
whenever he was away from her. Some
most charming thoughts were sometimes
expressed in these missives When in
Frankfort, where the Thurn and Taxis pos
tai system was in vogue, he had to write to
her cautioning her to be careful what she
said. DO not forget when you write to
me-" he wrote, that your letters are not
only read by me, but by all sorts of postof
flee spies"
Of Bismarck's daily life at Vargin Dr..
Busch wrote few years before the princes
death:
1.-THE prince rises late and sits down to
breakfast at TO- He usually begins by tax
ing glass of milk, one or two cups Of cof-
fee, toast and two soft boiled eggs. During
breakfast all official letters and kilograms
are read and disposed of. Then he trans
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
ALL HAD RAIN.
Showers Last Week of Great Benefit to
Drought Suffering Regions.


Boston, Aug 9.-Rain, generally in the
form Of showers, fell in all sections of
the district, relieving the drought. In
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Con-
nectlcut showers were frequent, in some
parts of daily occurrence; they were
often attended by high winds and hail,
injuring grain, tobacco and fruit. Rain
Is much needed in Maine. The showery
weather and little sunshine have been
unfavorable to haying. and the unse-
cured portion of the crop has suffered
accordingly. Harvesting, and farm
work generally have been delayed by
cloudy weather and showers.
Grain, with few exceptions, is in sat
isfactory condition. Oats and barley
are in process Of harvesting in parts Of
all the states; the quality and yield are
up to the average. Corn promises good
crop; 1t is mentioned that it is week
to 10 days late in many sections; in others
local storms with high winds damaged
the crop. AS whole the crop Is good
and practically assured.
There are orchards in parts Of all
majority are poor. In not few in
stances there is no fruit at all. Pears
are fairly plentiful. The reports from
| Connecticut are favorable to grapes.
Berries are good and fairly plentiful
The general opinion favors an average
crop of cranberries, though the season
Is hardly sufficiently advanced to ex-
press positive opinion.
Garden vegetables of fine quality are
plentiful without exception. Early po-
tatoes suffered more or less from dry
weather. This portion Of the crop Is
probably less than the average, though
the tubers are generally large and OF
excellent quality. The late crop is with
very few exceptions in good condition
In parts of New Hampshire and Yer
mont, and some Of the southern sections
of the district where drought in the
earlier part of the season injured the
crop, the recent rains have been of great
benefit, improving the crop and saving
many fields, so that a fair yield may yet
result Rust and blight prevail to some
extent especially in the southern hal
of the district, but there seems little
likelihood of serious or extensive dam.
age. The vine crops are good. In tn,
vicinity of Brattleboro the cucumbe
crop, which is of much value for picklinl
| al tho footoriac ic 10
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

1t put me on my feet again, so that
began TO take courage. / used several
bottles and feel that owe you a debt
of gratitude for the same. recommend
the compound to my friends far and near.
Yours gratefully, Mrs. c. B. Bolser.
After two years Mrs. Bolser still praises
Paine's celery compound.
St. Elmo, Tenn, June %, 1896.
Dear Sirs-I still continue friend and
well wisher Of Paine's celery compound,
and have received replies from my friends
OF its good results on my recommended
ton. wish you continued success.
Yours truly, Mrs. c. B. Bolser.
One of the largest retail druggists in
the city, whose business enables him to
feel the public pulse in the matter of sick
ness and its cure, says, Women are pc
culiarly in need OF pleasant tonic.
They suffer from exhaustion, and in
Paine's celery compound they find n
slant relief. Many families now use it,
and many wives give it to their husbands
when they return home at night worn
out from business cares. 1t never fails
to invigorate both the mind and the
body, and is preparation that meets a
common want for safe and beneficial
tonic"
Paine's Celery compound is just the re-
medy that suits the condition of women
run down in health, with unstrung
nerves, wasted bodies, and thin, vitiated
blood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
ing complete disaster in the room in which
he is M mutter how large il may be-"

ing complete disaster In the room in which
he is. no matter how large it may be-"
The prince was frequently disposed to
sum up his life work in sorrowful strain.
"How many nations have ! rendered UNI
happyl" he once said But for me three
great wars would never have taken place;
so 900 men would not have been killed in
battles fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters
and wives would not have been plunged
into misery. | have settled all that with
my conscience and my Creator, but have
reaped very little il any happiness from all
that | have done. The only things it has
yielded me are various anXieties and griefs."
Great as he was, masterful and resistless,
even cruel in his methods, Bismarck had
withal keen human sympathy and hid
beneath his grim exterior a heart suscepti
BILE to the common pangs of mankind
Bismarck was very fond of animals
When his favorite dog Sultan was poisoned
in 1877, he watched beside the poor brute
with the greatest solicitude. His son Her
bert endeavored in vain to lead him away.
When the dog was dead, the prince said:
"Those old German forefathers of ours
had kind religion. They believed they
grounds all the good dogs that had been
their faithful companions in life.
wish could believe that"
The Germans like to quote many of Bis
marck's best sentences as winged words. !"
Here are some of them, and in one sentence
occurs the famous phrase that gave him
the title of 1.-THE man of blood and iron:"
| The gift of eloquence has done great deal Of
mischief in parliamentary life. Eloquent speak
ers are like good many gentlemen with small
feet who always wear shoes too small for them
and stick out their feet to be looked at.
My ideal is Robert Bruce, in the story Of the
spider, who was steadfast in courage to do his
best for the fatherland in spite of the gloomest
prospects.
The great questions of the day are not settled
by speeches and decisions of majorities-that
was the mistake of lS4S and lS49-but by blood
and iron. 1882
Much harm may be done in year and half,
but in SO short q time how little of good can be
accomplished QS1lJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

Bismarck was man of many supersti-
lions. OF the number ID he is said to have
stood in mortal terror and many were the
signs and portents by which he regulated
his daily conduct, both as to his official and
his private affairs.
Although, thanks to his excessive con-
sumption OF beer and his hearty eating, he
was for many years extremely stout-even
to obesity-during his later life he is re-
ported to have been slender almost to
gauntness This he owed to DR.. Schwe-
ringer and the rigid self denial this physi-
clan induced him to practice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

Santiago, Aug. 9.-General Shafter
and General Toral held consultation
at the palace yesterday afternoon with
regard to the embarkation of the Span
ish prisoners of war. AS result of the
conference 1000 of the sick and wounded
were taken on board the Alicante this
morning. There is to be no punching or
waiting Of transports; each will sail as
soon as it can be loaded after arrival
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
Weak Spot In a Bridge,

Utica, Aug. S.-Two cars on the Belt
line trolley road went through Bradley's
bridge, near Whitesboro, and II passen-
canal. Mary Brady Of this city was the
only person killed. She was caught be-
tween the seats Of the car and crushed
to death. There were 80 passengers on
the cars and all were rescued. but several
were injured. The accident was due to
a weak SPOT
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
What Constitutes a Knot"

The term ''knot" is of frequent use
in the newspapers these times in in
dicating the speed of war vessels.
The term has reference to what is
known as a nautical or geographical
mile and implies a distance of 2,025
yards. Our statute mile represents
a distance of ,760 yards. So that a
"knot" would be equivalent to
about one and one-siXth miles as we
use the term. A vessel making 20
knots an hour would make a speed
OF about 23h miles. Some of the
torpedo boat destroyers make a
speed of 24.5 knots-nearly 30 miles
per hOur-which is equivalent to
the average speed of the railway
passenger train.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
The Military Pay Roll.

Billings Gazette: While the salary
OF ofiiccls in charge of troops doesn't t
cut much figure in war times, it may
he well to state that the pay of Of
hcers in actual service is as follows:
Colonel, $500; lieutenant colonel,
$4,000; major, $500; captain, mount
cd, $1,000; captain, not mounted,
, 500; first lieutenant mounted.
3 900; first lieutenant. not mounted.
= ,'oo; second lieutenat, mounted,
SI 900. second lieutenant. not
mounted. 400. The private re-
crlves Sl3 per month and trench for
e grave ii lie is slain on the field of
battle.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

| WASHINGTON, May THE Post to-
morrow will print the following: All
day yesterday, following the receipt
of official news from Dewey, import
ant conferences were in progress at
the white house, the war and navy
departments. AS a result of these
conferences, plans have been perfected
for the retention of the Philippines,
the immediate invasion of Cuba and
the occupation of Porto Rico.
kilograms have been sent in all
directions, advising the military and
naval commanders of the adoption
of an aggressive policy, and in six
weeks the war ought to be at an
end. In the meantime Spain's fleet
on the Atlantic will be sent to the
bottom of the ocean. 1t is to be no
silken glove that the United States
is to stretch out over the Pacific. 1t
will be a hand of mail. Armed men
are to besent with guns and bayonets
and light artillery and theexpedition
is to be no summer picnic. The
military governor O the islands will
probably be General Henry c. Mer-
riam, a brave fighter and fine
executive officer. There is to be no
turning of Islands over to provis-
ional or experimental govern
ment of insurgents as will be the
case in Cuba. Such a step would
endanger the lives of the Spniards as
well as the Europeans, and would
lose to the United States all the
fruits of Dewey's victory. The flag
of the United States is to float over
the islands in fact as well as in name.
There is to be no power in the
islands, except ours, and the rest of
the world to the contrary notwith-
standing. i
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
Pungent Paragraphs. .

Here comes Russia wanting two
battle ships made in the United
States. Doesn't Russia know that
this is our busy day?-Detroit Free
Press.
When the cry came ito arms!" the
patriotic girls were first to fall in
Times Herald.
Lillian Russell will not miss much
by running over to Germany this
summer. With a war on our hands
marriageable men are liable to be
scarce.-Times Herald.
Those forts at the entrance of
Manila Bay evidently had not read
that stirring story, ''Ships That
Pass in the Night. t."-Ex.
A Key West dispatch says that
those Spanish gunners at Matanzas
.'opened the exercises with a volley." !"
They'll know better next time and
open the exercises with prayer
Times Herald.
All honor to Commodore George
Dewey, U. ). N! Like Jim Bludsoe
of immortal memory, she seen his
duty, and ne done it," And he seems
to have done it in the true Yankee
style at that. When the Manila
show is over and the boys OF Uncle
Sam in the Orient are called to
quarters for a roundup On casualties,
the Asiatic squadron will report "all
present or accounted for" And the
accounted for will be found, every
man OF them, wrapped in the stars
and stripes or safely enshrined in the
hearts of loyal Americans.-New
York Mail and Express.
If the great powers don't want to
incur the hostility of the Montana
boys, they won't dare call Spain off
lust yet.-Standard.
Perhaps Mr.. Bryan feels that he
couldn't enlist without waiting for
the aid or consent of any other
nation on earth.-EX.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc SXRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK NEW Y0RA NJ
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
Time All Over the World.

During war times interesting oc-
currences are likely to take place at
almost any point on the globe and it
has already happened that we re-
ceived news in Lewistown of events
which had occurred an hour subse-
quent to the receipt OF the dispatch.
This is easily explained by the diff
ference in time, and for a benefit of
those who desire to be accurate we
publish below a comparative table.
When it is Sunday noon in Lewis
town it is in
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

Hone KONG, May 1O.-A fresh ex-
ample of Spanish treachery seems to
have come to light. 1t is said here
that the priests and sisters OF the
Cavite hospital, in a procession bear
ingcrosses, petitioned Admiral Dewey
not to massacre the sick and wound
ed, which, naturally, he did not do.
The Spaniards thereupon, for the
favor he had shown, repaid his kind
ness and informed him of narrow
channel which they said was not
mined, while the broader channel,
they said, was full of mines. Upon
investigation on the part of the ad-
miral the contrary was revealed to
be the case, and the mines were
blown up by the sailors of the Amer
lean fleet. Dewey, it is said, finds
the insurgents growing more dam
gerous. 1t is added that he cannot
control them, nor can he enable the
Spaniards to do SO.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

During the visit of a political gentle
man to Kentucky his servant came into
his room early one morning and an
nounced the coldest weather of the
season. Hits so cold. kunnel," he said,
"dat all de whisky's froze hard"
what" shrieked the colonel, jump
ing out of bed.
"Dey tells me de whisky's froze,
suh."
"Well, well! That beats my time!
But-say, John!"
"Yes, suh."
"Just GO down and bring me up
hunk of it. 1 always did like cracked
ice!"-Chicago Times-Herald.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
Pardons q Cuban.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Tbe presi-
dent announced today he would
shortly pardon Capt. John ID. Hart
of the filibustering steamer Laurada,
now serving a two years term in the
penitentiary for his Cuban filibuster-
Ing operations.
What Con stitutes q "Knot.''
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

LONDON, May 1O.-A special from
Shanghai says it is reported that Ad-
miral MOnteiO was killed by the pop
ulace after escaping from Cavite.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11
BLANco CRIES FOR FOOD But THE BLOCKADE is NOT RELAXED
Under the Cloak of the Church Repeti-
ton of the Maine Disaster is At
tempted at Manila.
Especial to the Argus.

send troops to reinforce Admiral
Dewey with all promptitude. Secre-
tary Alger and Gen. Miles were COM
municated with on the subject and
they Immediately planned all the
necessary arrangements for the send
ing of an expedition from San Fran
cisco. These plans will be put into
immediate execution. The City of
Pekin is expected at San Francisco
today, and the Mare Island navy
yard people promised to have her in
condition to receive troops and sup
plies by next Thursday. Meanwhile
the navy pay officer, Pay Director
Griffin, will make every effort to get
together some more swift merchant
steamers to serve as transports. 1t
is not doubted that a sufficient
number of these can be readily secur-
ed from among the swift and power
full steamers of the great ocean lines
starting from San Francisco. Gen.
Miles thought that about 5000
troops would suffice to reinforce
Deweys With vessels like the City of
Pekin no trouble would be found in
carrying these to the Philippines in
six ships within three weeks. 1t is
the purpose to start the expedition
on the 18th. The troops will be
taken from the west mainly.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

1
department has received the long-ex-
pected cablegram from Dewey. 1t is
dated Hong Kong and, in brief,
states that he silenced the batteries
completely, cut the cable himself and
has the bay and everything else COM
pletely at his mercy. Continuing, he
says that none of his men were killed
and only few injured. The Ameri-
can ships were uniniured. Secretary
Long, at 1890, read the following to
the newspaper men:
"MANILLA, May 1.-The squadron
arrived at Manila at daybreak this
morning and Immediately engaged
the enemy and destroyed the follow
ing Spanish war vessels: Reina Chris
tina, Castillo, Ulloa, Isle de Cuba,
General Lezo, Marqueses del Duero,
Velasco, Mundinnao, one transport
and the water battery at Cavite. The
squadron is uniniured and only afew
men badly injured. The only means
of telegraphing is to the American
consul at Hong Kong. shall COM
municate with him.
"(Signed) DEWEY"
1t is said at the navy department
that Dewey's advices also showed
that his forces were not sufficient to
make landing, but it has in no way
interfered with the complete control
he exercises over the city and it's for
tifications. A second dispatch from
Dewey announces that he has taken |
the Notifications and effected land
ing at Cavite. He has 256 wounded |
Spaniards 8s prisoners. The town |
of Manila could be taken at any |
time. Says he is not in serious need
OF any ything at present.
WASHINGTON, May "A further
dispatch from Dewey says:
"CAvITE, May Al have taken pos
session of the navalstationa at Cavite,
have destroyed the Notifications at
the bay entrance and paroled the
garrison; control the bay and can
take the city at any time. Squadron
1 |
Spanish loss is not fully known, but
it is very heavy. One hundred and
fifty were killed, including the cap
tain of the Reina Christina. l am as
sisting in protecting Spanish sick and
wounded. Two hundred and fifty
sick and wounded are i'm the hospital
within our lines. Great excitement
at Manila. Will protect foreign resi-
dents. (Signed) DEWEY"
WASHINGTON, May by direction
of the president Secretary Long sent
the following telegram to Dewey:
"WAsnINGTON, to Dewey, Manila
The president, in the name OF the
American people, thanks you, your
officers and men for your splendid
achievement and overwhelming vic
tory. In recognition he has APP
Dointed you admiral and will recon-
mend a vote of thanks to you by con-
gress. (Signed) LONG"
AS soon as the news of Dewey's
victory had been fully absorbed by
the officials they turned their atten-
ton to the future. 1t was already |
in contemplation to send troops to
relieve the squadron of the necessity |
of occupying Manila and the forts
if Admiral Dewey should call for
them. Although he made no such |
request in his cablegram to-day, the
officials believe he was not in COM
plete possession of the city, and they |
ascribe it to lack of men to occupy |
it. Therefore, without waiting |
further advices, the government will
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

ST. PAUL, May Ga Pioneer Press
special from Sioux Falls, S. D., says:
The four troops of cowboy cavalry
mustered in Montana for Grigsby's
regiment are ready for service and
will arrive here within a week. They
will be from Miles City, Billings, Mis-
soula and Butte. Col. Grigsby said
today that his IL troops are COM
plete, but there are 1900 yet who
want to enlist.
North Dakota has raised three
troops, but only two can be accept
ed, and they must settle the matter
among themselves. Three compan-
les are being mustered into service at
Fort Meade today and the regiment
is ready to move whenever ordered.
This ia the first regiment to notify
the government OF readiness for serv-
ice.
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

KEY WEST, May 7.-Commodore
Watson this afternoon received Or
ders from Washington instantly to
release the French mail steamer La
fayette and to send her to Havana
under escort. The capture of the La
fayette by the gunboat Annapolis
turned out to have been an unfortu-
nate incident, resulting altogether
from a mistake. Officials here de-
clare that this will close the affair.
1t appears that before the Lafayette
sailed for Havana the French lega-
ton at Washington was instructed
to communicate with the state de-
partment. This was done and per-
mission was granted for the steamer
to enter and discharge her cargo and
passengers, with the understanding
that she would take on nothing there.
Instructions for the fulfillment of this
agreement were sent from Washing
ton TO Admiral Simpsons squadron,
and it was only learned today after
Fergus County argus., 1898-05-11

the capture that they were never re-
ceived.