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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-30
Dewey in New York.

NEW YORK, Aug, H.-Gen. But.
terrified, chairman of the Dewey re.
ception committee has received let
ters FROM Admiral Dewey, written
from l. ghoru, relating to the recep-
ton in New York from which the sub
joined extracts are made:
With very few idmaterial modifi-
cations the arrangements as made by
your committee meet with my entire
approval and l thank you for all you
have done. shall, without fail, reach
the lower bav on Friday, September
29th, and shall anchor for the night TO
be ready for the official arrival and
naval parade on the following morn
ing Saturday, the 30th. While your let
ter seems to indicate that the battalion
OF the Olympia would lead in the land
parade, still | am in some doubts. 1t
would be a qualification to me and the
officers and men of the Olympia should
the Olympia's battalion of about two
hundred and fifty men be placed at the
head of the column.
am much pleased for various rea-
sons that you have eliminated dinner
from the programme, and thank your.
self and the committee for the careful
| arrangements made to spare me any
unnecessary fatigue. 1t has occurred
to me in connection with the subject
of the Olympia's battalion leading the
land parade, that although the Olym.
pia has small band it is hardly equa
to that occasion. | would therefore
suggest that good large military bant
be detailed to furnish the music fol
this battalion and the head of the col.
umn.
1t is hardly necessary to say that al
of Admiral Dewey's suggestions have
the force and effect of supreme cour
| DEGREES.
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Crash Of Steel.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-Twelve steel
arches, each weighing 80 tons, which
were to have supported the superstruc-
ture of the Coliseum building fell to the
ground late this afternoon. 1t is known
that six were killed. The bodies of
three men are supposed to be under
the wreckage. Seven are in the hospi-
tai with injuries and of these two will
surely die, one may possibly recover
and the rest are for the greater part
seriously injured.
All of the twelve arches were stand
ing, the twelfth and last having been
completed to-day. The contractors
were accounting their work done when
suddenly and without the slightest
warning the arch last put in place
suddenly fell over against the one next
to it which gave way, crashed against
the third and then one by one the great
steel spans fell over to the south pre-
cisely in the same manner as number
of cards would fall.
Nearly all the men who were killed
were at work on top OF the arches forty
feet above the ground. Some of them
made futile attempts to slide down the
sides of the arches but before they
could save themselves, were hurled to
the ground. Most of them were killed
outright. The skulls of the unfortu-
nate men were crushed into shapeless
masses; their limbs were cut off as if
by monster knife and they were
mangled beyond recognition.
The immense structure began falling
slowly, each arch being sustained by
the cross beams supporting the entire
structure. AS the mass gained impetus
bars of iron inches thick snapped with
loud report and the great mass moved
faster and faster in its descent. With a
crash that was heard blocks distant,
the structure fell leaving the walls
practically uninjured.
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pelago. Spain has sued for peace.
The truce and treaty were concluded.
The first blow was struck by the insur.
gents. Our kindness was reciprocattd
with cruelty, our mercy with Mauser.
A flag Of truce was invoked only to be
dishonored. Our soldiers were shot
down when ministering to The wounded
Fliipinos. Our humanity was inter.
pr tied as weakness, our forbearance as
cowardice. They assaulted our sover-
eighty, and there will be no useless
parey, no pause, uutil The insurrection
is suppressed and American authority
acknowled ed and established.
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Peace First, and Then the Flag Stays.

A Presidential message ten or eleven
columns long could add little that is
essential to this declaration OF Admin
istrative policy contained in Mr.. Nc
KINLEY's brief speech at Ocean Grove
peace first; then with charity to all, es-
tablish q government of law and order, pro-
tecting life and property, and occupation
for the well-being of the people; govern
ment in which they shall participate under
the Stars and Stripes"
!. AT any cost and any sacrifice put
down the armed instruction led by
AGUINALDo against the flag and the
authority of the United States.
III. The best of governments for the
Filipinos-government under the flag
OF the United States. The flag stays.
That is all, but it is enough. There
can be no doubt now in any mind as
to the definite character of the Presi-
dents policy in the Philippines.
In announcing the second number of
the programme above, MIR. MCKINLEY
remarked that he was saying more
than he had intended to say.
But he went no farther than the
country is going to follow him.-New
York Sun.
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STAR ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
Under the Auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association. List
OF Attractions for the Coming
Season.

That the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was to present first class Star Course
this year was generally conceded, but the
talent secured far exceeds the most san
guine expectations. The attractions form
the best and most expensive course ever
booked in Montpelier. The entertainments
will be held in Blanchard opera house as
usual and consist OF the following varied
talent:
October q. Ladies' Military Band of
Boston; This is company Of twenty
young lady musicians under the direction
OF Prof. D. W. Howard, and forms one Of
the most unique and pleasing organizations
on the musical platform. Everywhere last
season crowded houses met them.
November Z. g. A. Gearheart, lecture,
Twentieth Century" Mr.. Gearheart is
lecturer and scholar of prominence and q
recognized platform orator.
November %. The Central" Grand
Concert Company. This is the representa-
tive attraction OF the Central Lyceum Blu
reau, and consists of the following artists;
Nine. Cecilia Eppinghousen Bailey, prima
| donna sopranos Miss Antoinette Harding,
contralto; Harry Fellows, tenor; Francis
Walker, baritone and Henry B. Vincent,
pianist. Each is selected artist and have
been enthusiastically received all over the
| country.
December 2.-Maro, the magician artist
and musician. Marc is the most celebrated
| OF maglclanS and combines with his legerde-
main SKILL artistic abilities az musician
and crayon expert. There are many must
clans, but only one Marc
December II. Ottumuas Male Quartette
| OF Chicago Edward Weeks, first tenor; b.
B. Brock, second tenor; A. Il. Wiley, bari
| tone; w. j. Muse, basso; Miss Jessie Klee-
riman, reciter. In two hundred concerts
| in twenty-seven States this quartette gave
unbounded satisfaction during last years
season. Miss Kleeriman is a veritable star
among reciters.
January 25-The Fadettes- Womens or
chestra, Caroline B. Nichols conductor. For
over ten years this body OF twenty superb
| musicians have enthused the music lovin z
public. Miss Lillian Chandler, solo violn
needs no Communications for she is recognize
ed az at the head of her profession. No where
have the Fadettes failed to receive rap
tuous applause.
February 13-Polk Miller, dialect recital.
No man on earth can depict southern negro
like Polk Miller. Henry Watterson wrote
him: Polk Miller, you have the best one
man show in America" Chauncey Depew,
Thomas Nelson Page, Fitzhugh Lee, Mark
Twain, Joel Chandler Harris, Bill Nye,
etc, unite in the highest terms of recon-
mendaton. The few people in Montpelier
who have heard him are enthusiastic over
the prospect of his appearing here.
March 13-George W. Gable. This emf
nent author will read selections from his
own works. 1t is sufficient to say that 1t is
confidently expected that Mr.. Gable will
prove as interesting and pleasurable as was
F. Hopkinson Smith in last years course.
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Entertainment Committee.

The committee on entertainment for the
Dewey celebration met Friday evening and
perfected an organization, B. II. Fifeld
asked TO be excused from serving as chair
man and Rev. Father W. j. O'Sulivan was
elected in place of Mr.. Fifield. X. G. Bow.
ers was elected secretary.
On motion OF III. A. Huse the secretary
was authorized to employ stenogrspher
and other necessary assistance.
The secretary was instructed to invite Mr.,
Cook, Boston caterer, to meet the COM
mittee at Montpelier, and to notify the
chairman when he may be expected in
Montpelier. II. A. Huse was elected vice.
chairman, to act in the absence OF Rev.
Father O'Sullvau.
On motion OF Father O'Sullivan II was
voted to appoint a committee OF three 10
canvass for lodging accommodations, and
that this committee be constituted bureau
OF information. Adjourned, subject to the
call OF the chairman,
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The Boston.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27.-The
United States cruiser, Boston, arrived
here yesterday with $50 of the sailors
and marines who were with Dewey in
the battle of Manila Bay. From her
masthead floats the homeward- bound
pennant. She steamed into port and
anchored off Folsom street wharf,
within hail of the battleship, Iowa.
The latter fired salute, and few tugs
whistled, but otherwise the coming of
the Boston was unheralded.
The Boston left Manila seventy days
ago and travelled slowly. No accidents
occurred on the voyage, and all hands
are delighted to be home again. Many
of the men are Franciscoans.
The Boston's tars hear the bell of the
Spanish gunboat, Don Manuel Ulloa,
when the hours are sounded. The
crew secured ii from the wreck of the
Spanish ship and placed it on their own
boat. All of the men have relics of
the battle of Manila Bay in the shape
of pieces of shell, empty shot cases,
and fragments of woodwork from va
rious ships that were destroyed.
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Convent Burned,

NYAcK, N. Y, Aug. 28.-Six child
convent at Sparkhill, N. Y, early this
morning. Over 500 children and 250
adults were in the place which consists
of nine frame buildings close together.
1t is not yet certain all the dead have
been taken out.
Later advices state that four were
killed and three will probably die, and
a score were injured. Several injured
from conclusion Of the spine otherwise
may die. When the flames were dis
covered the sisters and Chaplain
Ahearn hurried through the dormito-
ries awakening the 300 boys and 80
girls sleeping there. The startled,
half awakened children fed in all di-
rections. The sisters heroically endea-
vored to restrain them but Without
avail. They rushed down the stairs
in panic, some fell and were trampled
upon by others. The sisters and chap
lain remained behind, clearing the
rooms. Four remained too late and
were compelled TO jump or perish in
the flames. The scene outside the
burning buildings was heartrending,
CuliuIeu nuCuleu lOgeIuer Ou Ine NIL
side; score of sisters dressed only in
night garments, comforting, quieting
their frantic charges. At seven O'Clock
four bodies were taken out burned to a
crisp. Hundreds are still working in
the debris looking for bodies. The
refugees were later taken to Blauvette
convent mile distant, in farm wagons.
Physicians from all the surrounding
country hurried to Blauvette to treat
the injured.
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Sometime ago Gen. Miles recon-
mended that some of the regiments en-
listed for the Philippines should be
composed OF colored men because of
their ability to stand the climate as we'll
as of the reputation they have made as
good all-around fighters. Secretary
Root thought 30 we'll of the recommen.
dalton that he has ordered that one OF
the new regiments just determined
upon shall be composed of colored men.
Secretary Root says that unless some.
thing occurs to change present plans,
Gen. Otis will have about 1900 men
at his disposal before Christmas.
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A Sample Incident.

An incident in the trial at Rennes,
On Saturday, illustrates the fate against
which Dreyfus' friends are contending.
They are butting very noble heads
against a very ignoble and villainous
stone wall.
Du Patty de Clam was i'll or feigning
illness in Paris. He had prepared the
secret evidence submitted to the court
martial in 1894 by Gen. Mercier's or
der, and he knew precisely what was
contained therein. The evidence of
this witness was, therefore, of the ut
most importance. Labor accordingly
renewed his application for commit
tee of medical experts to be sent to ex-
anime Patty de Clam, when MERCER, in
terrupting, said, 81 did not say that Du
Patty de Clam prepared the evidence
or, rather, l now find, after consulting
with General Boisdeffre, that it was
Colonel Sandherr who prepared it,"
Labori quickly rejoined, "Sandherr is
dead, Henry is dead, and Du Patty de
Clam comes notl" This was said with
a singing emphasis in the insinuation
his words conveyed, the advocate point
ing at the general the finger of scorn.
Under the effect of Labori's dramatic
use Of the incident even the Mephis-
topholes of the prosecution quailed.
To his aid, however, the president of
the court rushed by rebuking the law
yer for the comment the situation in
evitably called forth.
OF .the dramatis persona to whom
Labor referred, Colonel Henry succeed
ed Colonel Picquart as the head of the
intelligence bureau in the war depart
ment. To supply non-existent evil
dence, he forged telegram in the Sc
cret dossier. Discovered, arrested an d
imprisoned, he cut his throat with q
razor. Colonel Sandherr was mem
Der of the general staff aud fanatical
Jew hater. He died from brain dis
ease soon after the first trial of Drey-
fus, in which to took an active part.
Hence General Mercier's refuge, in a
tight pinch, in dead men who tell no
tales; hence the necessity for the con
ve1ient sickness of Patty de Clam, the
melo-dramatic villain of the play, who
hasn't the courage to follow the exam
pie of his confederates and cut his
throat or hang himself; hence, also,
the wound of Labori's biting refer
ence to Henry, Sandherr and de Clam.
1t is very dirty and utterly remorse-
less gang of villains against which this
one man Labor is pitted. 1t is becom-
ing clearer why the assassin's bullet was
sent for him. The Providence that
saved his life is the one sign of hope
and the reliance of the faithful in this
dark conspiracy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-30

The official report of the auditor gener-
al of Hawaii shows that during January
1898, the last under the Hawaiian
regime, the imports from the United
States were $599,8O3, from all other
countries, 1895, while in June
1899, the imports from the United
States were $1,412,65s, and those from,
all other countries, 1884, 494. The total
increase of imports from the United
States in six months was S3,616, l51.
The report also notes that while the
government receipts have increased,
the public expenditures have decreas-
ed. This sort of thing is likely to con-
vince the most obstinate royalist tax
payer in Hawaii that under the pro-
tecting wings of the American eagle is
good place to live.
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1t is reported from Washington that
President Mckinley has signed proc
lamation, which is soon to be promul-
gated in Cuba, to the effect that the
census ordered for the island is to be
the beginning of the movement for an
independent government. When the
census has been completed arrange
ments will be made for holding local
elections in the various provinces with
the view of establishing civil govern
ment, thus giving the Cubans the OPP
portunity to show their ability-if they
have it-of conducting public affairs
successfully. AS fast as the local au-
thorities perfect their scheme of gov
eminent the troops of the United
States will be withdrawn. The procla-
nation will be the first official act by
the administration to give assurance to
the Cubans that the present military
form of government is not to continue
longer than is absolutely necessary.
But the political conflict of the future
in Cuba will be between the annexa-
tionists and the advocates of independ-
ence. The fruits of American occupa-
ton, such as security to persons and
property, industrial improvements and
sanitary reforms, encouragement to
the investment of capital in agriculture
and internal development and the ex-
tension of railways, have strongly pre-
disposed the commercial classes, men
of possessions and all who understand
the benefits of stable order of things,
to favor annexation. The United
States will observe perfect good faith
in dealing with this matter of the future
of Cuba, but if majority of the in
habitants, on fair expression of their
preference, desire annexation, the
American government will not be de-
barred by any action it has taken from
accepting this solution of the Cuban
problem, solution that is justified by
any rational view that can be taken OF
the question.
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waiian and Spanish policies. Mr..
Reeds belief in the matter of expansion
was expressed in the title of an arti-
Gle he published in one of the period
icals, Empire Can Wait" 1t was in
opposition to the proposed annexation
of Hawaii, but Mr., Reed was kno sn TO
be somewhat positive opponent, also,
of the Cuban and Philippine policies in
both their initial and their later stages
of development. His ideas on the
Philippine question were embodied in
his trenchaut characterization of tie
Filipinos as "Those yellow. belied
devils" Mr.. Reed was not exactly a
disciple of Mr.. Hoar or Mr.. Atkinson.
His opposition to the conquest of Agui-
naldo was not strictly because the
Filipino leader was a latter day embodi-
ment of the virtues of the Father of his
Country. Quite the contrary.
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Now that Representative Reed has
become an ex-Representative, as we'll
as an ex-Speaker, HIS critics who were
recently sore distressed by the circum.
stance that formal resignation of his
Office had been deferred to a proper
and convenient season, are in trouble
because the now plain Mr.. Reed took
30 brief farewell Of the public he had
served with high distinction for nearly
quarter of century. These COM
plainants, who are chiefly of the Mug
wump class, wanted long drawn out
farewell, including the reason of his de-
parture from public life. The desire
was probably inspired by the wicked
hope and expectation that Mr. Reed
might shy brickbat or two at the ad-
ministration, on the score of it's Ha-
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"Our baby was sick for a month with Sc
we're cough and catarrhal fever, Although
we tried many remedies she kept getting
worse until we used One Minute Cough
Cure,-it relieved at once and cured her in
few days."-B. l.. Nance, Prin. High
School. Bluffdale, Tex.
W. K. TKRRILL & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-30

The director-general of the army
medical service of Great Britain has
asked that three hundred copies of a
United States official publication, en-
titled SANITARY Lessons of the War;"
be sent for distribution among the
medical officers of the British army,
and that if that mum Der of copies could
not be furnished, permission be given
to reprint the pamphlet in London.
This cablegram is regarded as proof
of the newspaper statement that Eng
land is preparing for war with the
Transvaal republic, as we'll as very
complimentary to the medical branch
of the army of the United States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-30

Some months ago American makers
beat the British, both in the matter of
cost and time of delivery, in proposals
for the Atbara bridge on the upper
Nile. The bridge was made and placed
above the waters OF the sacred stream,
all in accordance with the terms OF the
contract. Gen. Kitchener, the hero of
brilliant military achievements, who
subdued the M .hdi and recovered the
regions round about Kahrtoum that
were lost to civilization when Gordon
persisted in the Inflated city, is highly
pleased with the industrial victory of
the Americans and compliments them
highly; but the newspapers of England
are disgrunted, and are predicting that
the "pin structure" will go down stream
in the first flood The English used to
have similar ideas about American To-
comotives. Because they were not
heavy and clumsy in construction, like
those of British build, they were worth
less. But American locomotives were
strong in the parts requiring strength,
and material was not wasted in making
any part heavy in excess of the require
ments of strength. The American To-
connective has triumphed, and hundreds
have been sent to England and her
possessions. So will the Atbara bridge
justify the skill of the American build
ers and put to shame the predictions
of disappointed rivalry.
The record-union., 1899-02-20
ONE DIED IN HOSPITAL.
The Other Schoo1mate Had Just
Welded in Sumptuous Style.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 19.-Arthur De-
wesee, the son of once wealthy parents
and years ago a classmate of James L..
Flood, son of the late Bonanza King,
died here to-day at the Helping Hand
Institute. Penniless, Dewesee entered
the institute last fall and had worked
there since then. : He was known as
Frank Ross, and not till his death from
pneumonia to-day, did his identity be-
came known.
Dewesee was born in San Francisco
and was sent to the Leland Stanford
University When reverses came to
his parents, young Dewesee became a
clerk in a San Francisco bank later led
camps and then purchased a ranch in
Texas In this last enterprise he lost
and, becoming Respondent, joined the
army, being detailed in the Seventh
Cavalry. He was promoted to Sergeant
and detailed to Washington, where he
kept books in the Army Department.
After receiving an honorable discharge
DeweSee worked as cowboy on
southwestern ranch and one night
averted a stampede, nearly losing his
life. He finally drifted to Kansas City
last fall and soon becoming penniless,
applied to the institute where he died
for shelter. Ten days ago Ssnies L.
Flood, his old classmate, was married
in this city, the wedding being one of
the most sumptuous ever seen in Kan
sas City. Dewesee's father, who lives
in st. Louis. has been notified.
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THE OPPOSITION
Will Make a Campaign to Force
LOubet to Resign.

PARIS, Feb. 19.-Altogether 100 ar
rests have been made in connection
with to-day's disturbances.
There is every sign of a campaign
against President Loubet. similar to
that which drove NJ. Casimir-Perier to
resign. Clearly, La Patre Franchise"
this object it's chief ground of objec-
ton being that the President is
Dreyfusard The street demonstra-
tions which have occurred have not
been spontaneous, but We're evidently
organized, and so far they have been
easily suppressed.
It is affirmed that the Dupuy Cabinet
will act energetically to maintain pub
lie order.
The keynote of NJ. Loubet's policy
may probably be found in the following
conversation with NJ. Bourgeoise, lead
er of the Moderate Radicals. who came
to offer the new President the support
of his party. Before accepting 1t, NJ.
Loubet said:
You are doubtless aware that one
of the first enactments of any Minis
trv of mine will be stringent law to
stern the current of insult, infamy and
defamation which now hefouls France
I fear that. perhaps, legislation OF TINS
kind will scarcely tally with the Rad
ical IDEAS
NJ. Bourgeoise's answer was cheer
full acquiesence.
Herr Frischauer. the correspondents
here of the .sNeue Freie Presse, mas
been expelled from the country.