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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

too clearly kept in mind that the whole
trouble is due to men who for two months
prevented the ratification OF the treaty OF
peace, and to those who declined TO give
the President the troops he needed upon
the terms asked. Those who opposed the
ratification Of the treaty have on their souls
the responsibility for most OF thu blood
shed, both by our own troops and the ma
tives, and those who have ever since been
encouraging Aguinaldo to the limit OF their
small capacity share the guilt 80 far az their
feeble powers permit. Those who opposed
enemies OF the country and the flag. Every
man who 80 voted in the Senate may have
the satisfaction Of knowing that he has
done all he could to bring discredit upon
the flag and disgrace upon our arms. 1t is
all the more to the credit of the admins
tration that it has steadfsstly pursued the
path Of national honor, unwaveringly up
held the interests and good name Of the
nation as q whole. in spite OF the way 1t has
been hsmpered by those who sought to be-
tray the country. We have right to de-
msnd the support OF every true American
for the Administrstion's policy in the Phil
ippines, and every American who is both
farsighted and patriotic should join in re-
nouncing alike the men who strive to give
| aid to the insurgents in the islands aud
those other men who prevent our armies
being made equal to the national needs"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
For the Contest Of 1900.

WASHINGTON, July Following
the announcement in the Republican
caucus that the committee bill contains
provision for Incorporating a single
gold standard for passage next con-
gress, comes secretary Gage, of the
treasury in an interview in which he
says: 1.-The Republican party should,
in my opinion, make the fight next year
upon a bold, aightforward, unequivo-
cal determination for gold standard. :"
Postmaster General Smith, and other
members of the cabinet said he is of
the same opinion. OF the Democratic
statesmen in the city, many seem ready
to accept the challenge and the issue.
eff the Republicans make no secret of
their purpose to fasten the gold stand
ard upon the country" said Senator
Daniel of Virginia, "such action I'M
doubtedly operates to the advantage of
the silver Democrats. 1t will bring
financial question to the front and show
people exactly what they may expect
under Republican rule"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
IN THE FAR EAST.

MANILA, July THE trial of the
slayers of Gen. Luna, the Filipino
leader, who was assassinated by the
guard at Aguinsldo's residence, ended
today. The accused were acquitted on
the ground OF self defence. The testi-
mony showed there was conspiracy
on the part Of Luna and others to kill
Aguinaldo and make Luna dictator.
Luna's death seems to have strength
ened Aguidaldo's leadership.
Hone KONG, July IL. - Advices
from Manila, dated July s, say the
movement on San Francisco de Mata-
bon, which had been headed by Gener-
al Fred Grant, has been indefinitely
postponed, owing to the probability of
the surrender of the insurgents there.
Negotiations are opened by General
Trias, who commands about two
thousand.
He believed the rebels north of Ma
Mia and in vicinity of San Fernando
have also made peace propositions
War continues, the outpost is firing in
front of San Fernando but no move.
ment is made to drive the enemy. The
northern insurgents, under Aguinaldo't
personal command, are busily engaged
in entrenching their position.
MANILA, July 10.-It has been rain
ing constantly here for two days, ant
the country along the bay lines is food
ed. The soldiers are suffering grea
discomfort. The Thirteenth infantry
regiment at Pasay is in the worst pc
sition, being practically surrounded b,
water The bridges that were uset
for getting supplies have been washed
away, and some of the companies ar,
now separated by streams six feet deep
In many cases the men are sleepin!
with three feet of water beneath thei
hunks, which are elevated on cracke
boxes. The company cooks, when pre-
pairing the meals, stand knee deep il
water. Many of the roads leading t.
Pasig are impossible and the rice field
are great lakes. The United State
transport Centennial is ready to sal
for San Francisco with discharged sol
diers, but the latter have to sit aroun,
the water front all day, drenched t.
the skin, waiting for a launch to tax
them to the steamer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

to the Uitlanders, will not be taken
away or stultified by later legislation.
In this connection 1t is important to
remember that the Volksraad claims
supreme control over all laws and has
on more than one occasion enforced
that claim.
The Volksraad, it is reported, by a
large majority has agreed to an extern
sion OF the franchise and authorized
the appointment of five members to
discuss with the government the draft
ing OF a new franchise law. This de-
spatch comes from an essentially Rho
desite authority.
A despatch from Rome says that the
German steamer Reichstag sailed from
Naples on July l with $4,000 rifles, 500
tons OF war material and 500 mules for
the Transvaal.
A despatch from Pretoria saws that
the new franchise scheme agreed to by
the lower house OF the Volksraad viii
be submitted to the upper house this
week. The bill grants the franchise tC
all persons who are naturalized at the
time OF the passage of the act or hav,
resided in the country FIVE years. Flu
ture newcomers will be enfrauchiset
after seven years. residence, with on
tlonal naturalization. Children O.
aliens born in the Transvaal will be en-
franchlsed upon reaching the age of 9
| years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Boston GOOdy.GOOdies.

sit is only matter of time when the
whole question will be settled" says
Capt. Dyer, "but it would have been
settled long ago had it not been for
your Boston goody-goodies," and he
proceeded thus:
"The Filipnos have no means, as we
have, Of estimating the true standing of
these men and realizing the little influence
they have in the United States The pub
locations and speeches OF these anti.imperial-
lists, or anti-expansionists, whatever you
call them, are forwarded by the Filipino
emissaries in this country and elsewhere,
and as the insurgents are not allowed to
read or hear anything on the other side OF
the question, they have become convinced
that great and powerful party exists in
in the United States which will, sooner or
later, come to their aid; that the troops will
be brought home, and the islands turned
over to them to work their will and pleas
ure. That's what the goody-goodies have
done, and they have cost the United States
hundreds of lives and millions Of money.
hope they are satisfied"
Commenting on this emphatic testi-
mony of the commander of the Balti-
more, who is an entirely competent
witness in the matter to which he testi-
ies, the New York Sun says:
But they are not satisfied. They could
not be satisfied unless our army was
driven into the sea- by their ally, Aguin.
aldo. But they are only gratified by the
abundant testimony that they have multi
piled the difficulty of the task OF maintain
ing our rightful authority in the Philip.
pines and increased the loss for our troops.
For paltry and contemplate faction OF
traitors, they feel that they have accomp-
ished much. 1t is no wonder that Capt.
Dyer said that it was too hot for him to
stir up his blood by talking more about the
subject.
The words of a man of the stamp
whose language is quoted above, with
rational, thinking and patriotic men,
must "o'er weigh whole theater full'
of the kind of the unknown Rev. Nc
Cauley, whose letter to Boston paper
has recently been giving so much Joy
to the anti-expansion, duty and respon-
sibility evading crowd. When this
reverend chronicler of improbable
things has been located he will I'M
doubtedly be found to be relative, in
the closest degree Of consanguinity, of
the "goody-go goodies" of the Boston
Anti-Imperialist League.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Work of Rescue.

GALVESTON, Tex, July THE
flood that is sweeping down the valley
of the Baazo's river is creating wide
spread havoc and destruction in the
counties of Austin, Fort Bend and
Brazoria. The cry for relief from
these counties is appalling. Yesterday
Galveston was hurrying relief to the des
titute and hungry in the neighborhood
of Brookshire. Today the citizens sent
boats and provisions by special trains
to Brookshire on the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas, to the Highlands east OF
Richmond by the Southern Pacific, and
to Dukes station on the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe.
Thirty boats in all were sent. Among
these were the life-saving station boats,
manned by their crews and under the
direction of Superintendent Hutchings
of the life saving service, and six boats
from the United States Engineer Ser.
vice. These boats carry provisions and
go to the rescue of imperilled people
caught by the food in the bottoms, and
who have sought safety in treetops, on
the roofs of houses and on high knobs
not yet submerged by the waters.
The entire valley of the Brazos, from
Brennan on the north to its mouth at
Quintana, is flooded, and its current is
filled with the debris of wrecked houses,
stock and farming implements.
AT mass meeting, held Thursday
evening in Galveston, 81 500 was SUBJ
scribed for the relief OF the sufferers.
Mayor Traylor telegraphed Governor
Sayers to draw on him for 81 900 at
once. He said more would be for
warded later. The people here are not
pleased with Governor Sayers' action
in calling on the Federal Government
for aid. They believe the State of
Texas is able and willing to take care
OF its own sufferers. All the cities of
Texas will furnish aid and the COVER
nor will probably be requested to pay
the War Department cash for whatever
rations or other relief it may advance.
DUKE, Texas, July 10.-The crisis
here as regards the food is passed.
There is new danger from sickness
which has broken out among refugees.
Doctors are greatly hampered by the
fearful crowding of the people. I'm
less the horde can be scattered and bet.
ter sanitary conditions secured, the
doctors work will be in vain. The
government has been asked for tents
to be pitched on the prairie. An idea
of the condition prevailing can be had
from the fact that one box car accom-
modates forty three white people. The
stencil Of purifying bodies of animals
is overpowering, but the decaying veg
etable matter is most feared by the
doctors.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Prospecting.

Ex-Gov. William j. Stone of Mis-
souri,, the great man of the Democratic
national committee while Chairman
Jones is in Europe is in this city. He
has had talks with ex-Gov. Hogg of
Texas, and with Chairman Joseph ].
Willett of the Bar Association of Ala
bama, who launched the Democratic
presidential boom of the Hon. Angus
tus Van Wyck of Brooklyn at the Tam
many celebration on July A. Mr..
Stone is on prospecting tour, and the
results are to be communicated to the
Democratic National Committee, which
is to meet in Chicago on July 20.
Mr.. Willett told the long.haired,
hatchet-faced, say-nothing and saw
wood Missourian that the southern
Democrats in his territory were op-
posed to the radical doctrines of the
Chicago platform of 1896; business had
been good for two years; iron, one of
the greatest products of Alabama, had
advanced from So to $15 ton, and
other things in like proportion, 80 Mr..
Willett said. Nothing was said as to
how this would fix the consumer, whom
the Bryanites profess to protect. Still
Mr. Stone listened attentively, and to-
day he is to meet other Democrats and
hear more; and all this is to result in an
effort to modify the Democratic ma
tional platform of 1896. Hogg of Texas
hasn't changed his opinions as publicly
expressed in Tammany Hall on Inde-
pendence Day, and yet his private ut
terances occasionally seem to gybe with
his personal business ventures.
If Senator Jones of Arkansas is to be
supplanted as chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee, the most
popular Democrat named to succeed
him, according to the testimony last
night, is Senator Thomas S. Martin of
Virginia.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

There is neither surprise nor alarm
in official circles on account of the few
cases of yellow fever among the troops
in Cuba. Surgeon. General Sternberg
says: 1--WE have anticipated yellow
fever among the troops and prepar-
ed for it, and never expected to get
through the occupation of the island
without some cases of the disease.
Maj. Gen. Brooke understands the
situation. He has as his chief sur
geon a competent officer, and anything
called for by him will be Immediately
sent. That there may be plenty Of
surgeons available, additional immune
surgeons have been ordered to report
to DR.. O'Reilly."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
why Women are Nervous.

The frequent cases of nervous pros
tration or utter collapse of the nervous
system under which women ego all to
pieces" as the saying is, have caused
much thought and investigation on the
part of physicians.
Certain ignorant substances are well
known to cause various forms of ner-
vous diseases which are readily traced
to the poisons producing them. Further
research leads to the belief that alum is
prevailing cause of the so-called ner-
vous prostration, for the symptoms 1t
produces on the nervous system after
Its absorption into the blood are very
remarkable indeed. Experiments ply
siologically made upon animals by Or
fila, Professors Hans Mayer, Paul Seim
and others, show that alum frequently
produces no visible symptoms for many
days after its introduction into the
body. Then follow loss of appetite and
other alimentary disturbances, and
finally serious prostration of the
whole nervous system. The most
prominent physicians now believe that
"nervous prostration" and many affec-
tons of the nerves from which both
men and women suffer are caused by
the continued absorption of alum into
the system.
1t is probable that many medical men
are unaware of the extent to which
salts OF alumina may be introduced into
the body, being under the impression
that the use of alum in bread is prohib-
tied. Alum, however, is still used sur
reptitiously to some extent to whittier
bread, and very largely in making CHEAP
kinds of baking powder. In families
where baking powder is generally uset
great care should be exercised to pro
cure only those brands made from
cream of tartar. The alum powder
may generally be distinguished by th'
lower price at which they are sold
British Medical News.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
In South Africa.

LONDON, July 9.-The war office is
making such preparations in South
Africa as tend to Offset partly the
weeks improvement in the diplomatic
relations with the Transvaal. There is
a somewhat unfavorable significance
also in the fact that Boer opinion con-
tinues to incline toward the probabil.
ity of eventual hostilitles. The Beers
have the making of the situation in
their own hands and their animus
means more than would belligerent
feeling on the other side.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain in
tends, it is understood, further, to
press the Boer government for guar
antees that the franchise, once given
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
The Whole Trouble Due to the Antics.

In the course of an interview in
Washington on Saturday, Governor
Roosevelt pointed out with his accus-
toned directness of speech and clear
ness of vision the persons who are re-
sponsible for the war with the Fill
pinos, for it's continuance and for the
inability of the government, up to the
present time, TO suppress utterly the
instruction. Said Gov. Roosevelt:
cot course every American worthy the
name must stand behind the President in
his resolute purpose to bring the insurrec-
ton In the Philippines to an end 1 have
no question that by the beginning of the
dry season Gen. Otis will DO in position
to stamp out all resistance. Then the
President will see that the reign of abso.
lutte law and justice follows. 1t cannot be
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Trmmany's Fourth.

The braves of Tammany in their
wigwam celebrated the nations natal
day. The New York SUMS famous
bard, W. j. L., whose bright lyrical
genius has celebrated 80 many persons,
things and events, "in truthful and
authentic ballad" recounts what &C.
Cured in Tsmmany Hall on the occa-
sion in question.
"They had decked the tiger gayly
In the colors OF the flag;
They had trcked him out in tinsel
Like patriot jag"
When the tribes were called to order
and they had Gagged the various
speakers, the long ones and the brief"
the leader "told the grave assemblage
the powwow would proceed" An ora
tor from Alabama, Tsmmany's own
Van Wyck, with his "boom for honors
and 1900 fame" and others sought to
arouse the Tiger.
But once again came silence,
And again: what ell2"
Then up Hogg of Texas,
razor-bsck and keen
To root for Bryan al d silver,
And give em sweet sixteen.
He didn't crowd the mourners
At first, but shortly he
Let loose his Texas thunder
On silent Tammany.
He talked about the demon,
He mentioned "cross of gold"
He banged the trusts minute,
And then he grew more bold,
And named the "matchless leader
To lead them from their gloom
And civilian Jennings Bryan"
Sat down on Van Wyck's boom.
Down went the boom instanter,
But up rose tuch applause
That on the street elsewhere
Would violate the laws.
They yelled for Bryan and silver
The Moses and the light,
To lead them from the desert
And set them up all right
The chieftaius tried to stop them,
The tiger had "a fit
But it was many minutes
Before they chose to quit.
And what King Richard thinks
OF this wild demonstration,
It's needless to remark.
Amt fit for publication.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

BERLIN, July 8.-A letter received
here from Hufuagel, the German ar
rested at Apia, when the force of Eng
lish and American sailors were am
pushed on his plantation, in which he
says: "If Samoa cannot become Ger
man, perhaps she may become Amer
lean, but God forbid that she ever be
English"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12
Vermont Pensioners.

Pensions have recently been granted to
the following Vermonters: Additional, So
lon s. Roberts, West Burke, IS to Sl2; in
creased, JAS. Wright, Swanton, So to So;
William III. Woodland, Rupert, $6 to SIS;
George Weber. Derby Line, SIG to Sl7;
Frank Davis, Waits River, Sl2 to ST.;
Bryan Maloney, West Rutland, $l4 to SIT.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-15
BEFORE THE FROST.

There's a little pause of waiting. in the
 time that falls between Natures waking and her sleeping, ere
 the white has hid the green, Which of all the glad years gladness
 hath the most of rare and fine, Which of all the sad years sadness
 pours elixir most divine. For so bland our lights and shadows,
 like the crossing warp and wool. That our bliss is edged with sorrow,
 and full oft our joy is proof Only of some pain that, passing, leaves
 our spirits life possessed Of sense of tranquil pleasure or the
 dear delight of rest. In these days of quiet beauty, when
 the silver haze of morn Like mystic Veil uplifteth and afar
 to space is borne, Come the hours like radiant angels
 bringing gifts from one we love, And the rapture of thanksgiving rises
 to His throne above. Yet the tears o'erbrim the eyelids as
 we look from height to height, Flooded with a wondrous splendor,
 pathed in waves of liquid light; As we gaze OCT field and forest, where
 unrolling rich and wide. Glory still excelleth glory in a vast
 triumphal tide. Not the sweet. shy charm of April, not
 the roseate grace of June, Nor the lilied later summer sleeping in the August noon, Have such power to stir our longings.
 have such memories dear and deep,
 As this time when earth is hushfng
 like a child before it's sleep. Voices once that made our music. fill no more the lonely days: races once that made our sunshine
 beam no longer on our ways: Hands which clasped our own so warmly, folded lie beneath the sod
 Aiiu aooNe thelr strange quiescence
 blooms and fades the golden rod Still our souls go forth undaunted. vic tors over loss and strife: And we gather consolation, in what ever stress of life. From the thought that over wonder where the immortal anthems swell,
 Ihere Is utmost peace and salty. and with Christ the ransomed dwell
 Margaret E. Sangster.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-15
WAS GETTING ACQUAINTED.

Ravenswood man tells this story about a friend of his whose business takes him away from home frequent ly:
 For the last month or so he has had a respite and his neighbors have mo- ticed the pusual length of his visit at his own hoAse. One of them asked him recently if he had got pretty well acquainted with the members of his family.
 ''I think I am making an impress sion." he responded. My little girl went to her mother the other day and said = That man who comes here sometimes spanked me today Chi cago News.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-15
First Publication octobsr7 1899. 'e
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Homestead Application No. 221e.)

(Hemestead Application No. 2216) Department of the Interior, Land Office al Tucson, Arizona, September S. 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, November 1, 1899, viz: Frank Cole, of Phoenix, Arizona, for the sw14 oi of sec, 29,T s, R 4-W, G & $. B. < NJ. He names the following witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence Upon and cultivation of said land, viz: James Trimble, of Glla Bend, Arizona, and William H. Cole, Maud J. welcome, and Warren w. Welcome, of Tucson, Arizona.
 MILTON R. MOORE,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-15
THE MERIT SYSTEM.

The railroads of the country to a greater extent than most other 1aroa business concerns. offer encourage ment to faithful service and to the developement of ability. The tenure or employment is fairly secure and the salaries paid usually are liberal The man developing first-rate capacity Tor any particular branch of the bus mess is moderately certain of reward commensurate with his merits. This policy attracts into the railroad busi- ness young men who rank with the aDlest and most progressive to be found in any occupation. It is having its effect, too in giving stability and efficiency to the railroad service.-Chf- cago Record.