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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

enough to make the work lie fatty.
Make the plain crown inches in diam
eter, or 20 rows deep taking up both
stitches each time. The remainder of
the work is done in crazy st, 2 rows 60
ing all around the crown and the rest
just going over the front to form the
headpiece Make the SITS thus: d in
third st from the hook 3 oh, in same
place, skip B SITS d C in next, 9 oh, 8
in same place, and continue to end of
the row; turn, 8 C under 2 oh, 2 oh,
s C in same place, and repeat to end Of
the row. In making the next row 3
groups of doubles are left at the neck,
and the hood is finished by working
back and forth. After making 3 or
more rows, if the hood seems to flare too
much at the top, narrow group on each
side for several rows Narrow by plac-
ing the hook through two of the Oh
instead of one. When the hood is wide
enough finish the edge with shell of 8
in each 2 CHI and fastened between
two of the groups by a C. With knit
ting silk crochet CHI all round the edge
and make the bow for the top and the
ties of satin ribbon.
The little vest illustrated is knitted
in Saxony wool and will fit an infant
from a fortnight to or 6 months
old 1t is moderately high at the neck
and has long sleeves Materials;
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Grace in Dress.

Plainly woven fabrics for over-skirts and
waists to wear over brocaded skirts are much
in vogue and remind one of the last time tho
over-skirt was here. The style is convenient
one in that it allows two gowns 10 be fashion.
ionably made into one.
the dolman's speedy return to general
popularity may be safely anticipated. It is
q graceful and convenient shoulder cover for
Winter wear or as comfortable utility wrap
Winter. shirt-waists or blouses made Of
plain striped or plaided velveteen, flannel,
cashmere, camel's-hair and similar fabrics
have found favor and in texture and colors
they suggest luxurious warmth. Touches Of
color are given these waists if needed by club
ties or other neck dressing.
Changeable surahs are among practicable
fabrics for home and matinee gowns and
nfgligdes. The two tones permit charming
combinations with other colors for vests
long full fronts etc.
White broadcloth is one of the seasons
favored materials for bridesmaids gowns.
Shaped in Princess fashion or with cutaway
coats, they are charming; they may always
be illuminated by flowers, choux of satin or
velvet also by girdles and stocks or BY
sashes.-From The Delineator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

idea of defenses uppermost in the mind.
Manila has many fine boulevards, and
on these in the cool hours Of the even
ing Manila society may be seen driv-
ing along in the queer open carriages
in which one lounges rather than sits
while riding. The spirited little ponies
jog along merrily. The Spanish ladies,
some of whom are extremely handsome
bareheaded and dressed in light gauzy
fabrics suitable to the climate, are
very pleasing to the sight. Their dark
eyes, which flash in peculiar way,
half satirical, and their pearly teeth
sparkling through smiling lips add to
their charms. But they are most loyal
to the "lost cause and their smiles
are not for Americans. While the Span
ish senors are in many cases quite
friendly to us, the senoras and senoritas
are not SO.
In normal times there is great deal
of social activity among the Spanish
and other European residents here, and
out in the delightful San Miguel, where
dwell the wealth and society of Manila
there were many gay festivities, but
war put an end to all that, and the
evening drives and promenades seen to
be the only recreations in which Manila
now INDUCES Even cockfighting, the
great national sport of the islands,
seems to have fallen into decay, and if
one wants little amusement out of
the ordinary one is at his wits end to
find it.
The midday siesta, which for time
threatened to be given up, is still en-
joyed by everybody who aims to be
classed as somebody. But this midday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

the Sutro baths at San Francisco. Hun
dreds of soldier bathers are to be seen
every day ON the beach in front of Camp
Dewey.
Manila bay is usually comparatively
placid, but now and then storm causes
great waves to come rolling in on the
sandy beach, and in these waves the
soldiers disport themselves While this
invigorating surf has been great pleas
ure to the boys, it has also robbed them
of quite number Of square meals since
they have been here. When the third
expedition arrived at Manila, the surf
was rolling so high, that for some time
we were unable to procure supplies
from the ships. Not few of the lighters
were capsized, and some of our men
were treated to an involuntary plunge
in the bay. One of these accidents
caused the Astor battery to lose a large
amount of ammunition.
When we were camped at Camp
Dewey, our tents were set up in pea
nut field. On these islands rice patche,
only occupy few square yards of land
but peanuts are raised on an immens,
scale about Manila bay. A field spacious
enough for camp which holds 10, 00t
men is certainly large one, and sucl
was the size Of the huge peanut field
known the world over by this time a
Camp Dewey. The field, or rather tn
series of fields all in one, extends TO
nearly two miles along the bay side o
the Pasig road, and reaches in widtl
probably 80 yards to the wooded an,
native residence district which fringe
the bay.
Another feature Of the life at Cam
Dewey was the foraRing an experience
that was more enjoyable to the soldier
who foraged than to the natives VIII
were foraged upon. Fresh chickens q
ducks and other eatables were NATURAL
in great demand, and now and the
they mysteriously disappeared from tn
premises of the natives. The wood d,
tail was one which the boys alway
dreaded, yet it was very importar
one when it is considered that the r,
suit of the cooking depended upon til
character of the fuel supplied by I'll
men. AT first trees were cut, and ban
boo formed much of the fuel. Later IL
natives complained, and orders forbic
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ding the cutting Of any timber were
issued from headquarters. 1t the2. be
came necessary to forage for the wood
Often it was gathered on the shores OF
the bay, being the wreckage cast NJ
from the sea Sometimes there were
unearthed water soaked timbers with
all sorts of figureheads and quaint cary
ings.
There are always little incidents of
camp life which, unimportant and ir-
relevant to the general work Of the
army, no doubt, make interesting and
cosby reading for the people at home.
Especially is this true in a camp on
foreign soil, amid strange conditions
and circumstances thousands Of miles
from home. In the neighborhood Of the
camp are large tracts of bamboo, which
proved most useful in making our
quarters tenantable. The little "dog
tents, with the use of long bamboo
crosspieces and bamboo sticks, were
raised foot or two from the ground
and bamboo beds were put into the
tents to enable the men to keep dry.
Bamboo beds are the only kind used in
the country districts and were purchas
ed from the natives for Il Mexican dol
lar each These and additions to the
little tents made with gum blankets,
ponchos and whatever cloth the men
could gather up made life here during
the incessant rain not all trial and
disappointment but even at that camp
life is not all zone long, sweet song. ="
Altogether the American soldiers in
the Philippines have genuine respect
for the fibrous bamboo, and henceforth
to them a bamboo rod will awaken
other memories than those of a fishing
trip and the landing Of gamy trout and
sportive bass.
Scarcely had our camp been estab-
lished on the shores of Manila bay than
the native fruit vendors set up their
stands in adjacent fields, much the same
as the suffers hucksters and canteen
keepers gather around our camps at
home. These fruit stands of the natives
are decidedly picturesque and as numer-
Gus as they are picturesque and as rude
as they are numerous. The native fruit
stands are not, however, confined to the
camp, but are scattered quite thickly
along the public highways. Indeed
nearly every native house is fruit
stand, or rather the front porch-where
there is a porch-is utilized for this pur-
pose. Here the women and children,
even the men, sit all day long crying,
"Unus banana, unus centavol" or dish
ing out rice or vending cocoanuts, man
goes or other fruit
Before our troops came here much
had been said regarding the unhealth-
fulness of the fruit of the Philippines,
and the soldiers were repeatedly eau
toned against its use during the early
days OF our occupancy. With the fruit
in sight and the commissary rations
rather common, and not very plenty at
that they paid little heed to the warn
ings. They have devoured the fruits in
great quantities and the result has not
been deleterious. On the other hand.
the traits have proved healthful, palata-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
THE PHILIPPINES.
dllmspes of Camp Life Around rianiIa.

Ollmspes OF Camp Lie Around rlaniIa.
That the natives of the Philippine
knew very little about the United
States before Deweys guns awoke the
echoes of Manila bay was plainly shown
by their attitude toward the great
American dollar. They knew absolute.
ly nothing about American money when
our camp was first established at Ca
vite. Upon landing we found that our
silver dollars were of no use to them
apparently. AT first they would not ac-
cept one of them, but later American
dollars passed current, the same as Span
ish and Mexican. This condition Of af-
fairs our boys Were not slow in taking
advantage Of Whenever they received
American change for Spanish or Next
can money they exchanged on the
equality basis so popular with the ma
tives, and as every American dollar is
as valuable as two Mexican or Spanish
dollars the soldier boys often made
considerable profit on the transaction
The natives are shrewd, however, and
in a very short time they had mastered
the new problem in finance and were
carefully storing away all their Ameri-
can money. When we captured Manila,
we found that the shopkeepers were
fully conversant with the situation and
every American dollar would buy the
same amount as two Spanish dollars or
two Mexican dollars This fact, how
ever, was somewhat offset by the speedy
advance in prices.
This is the land of cigars and ciga-
rettes, for here everybody from the over
grown pickaninny to the head of the
family rolls the cigarette or smokes the
cigar. Smoking is not an expensive lux
ury in the Philippines, for cigars and
cigarettes are extremely cheap. One
odd feature in connection with our oc-
cupation of Manila is the fact that the
natives have taken a great fancy to our
plug chewing tobacco and will give al
most anything they possess in exchange
for it, Our hard tack also seems to fill
want with the Filipinos, and they
will fairly take the clothes off their
backs for an American onion.
In the United States the American
soldier is not particularly fond of rice,
but this climate seems conducive to an
appetite for this nutritious cereal, and |
it is now popular food in the camps.
Since the fall of Manila barrack life |
has been very monotonous, especially to
the volunteers There is plenty to dc
every day, but one day is just like an
other There is the continuous routine
of guard duty, but routines are not in
spring to the ordinary soldier, who
since he has come into possession of the
coveted city of the Philippines is some
what anxious, it must be confessed, to
return home About the only alluring
at present is the possibility OF
a brush with the Filipinos Notwith.
the monotony of his routine
existence, however, the soldier here has
some opportunities for enjoyment For
instance, there is the surf bathing in
Manila bay. 1t compares very favorably
with the bathing at Atlantic City or
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
INFANTS KNITTED VEST.

make 1, 2 together, k 1, 33 times.
Fifth row, plain. Sixth row, purl
Seventh row, plain. Cast off This
forms one half of the vest Knit the
other half in the same way and sew NJ
the shoulders and sides, leaving 81
inches open for the armholes.
For the sleeves, cast on 4S SITS. Knit
10 rows of plain, 3pl. Thirteenth row,
plain. Fourteenth row, 3 pl, 8 plain.
Continue these two rows until the
sleeves are of the desired length, then
cast off and sew the sleeves into the
armhole. Run narrow ribbon in the
holes of the neck.
The two articles described are among
a number Of attractive pieces of GRO
cheted and knitted work for which the
New York Designer presents illustrated
instructions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22


llghter in the bay. With vessels Of a
certain draft part of the cargo can be
loaded and unloaded in the river. Prior
to the beginning of the war the Spanish
had harbor improvements under way
which when completed will provide
dockage in the Pasig for the largest
craft 1t is likely that our government
will complete these Improvements.
Just beyond the Escolta is located the
Chinese quarter, and here upward of
$4,000 Celestials live in closely crowded
quarters. The Chinese settlement in
Manila forms a civilization all of it's
own. The Chinese are thrifty and in
dustrious and here as elsewhere they
have prospered in spite of prosecutions.
Manila has several millionaire Chinese
merchants and hundreds of wealthy
Celestial shopkeepers and manufac-
turers
The population of Manila is a most
heterogeneous one-Chinese, Japs, Ma
lays, Portuguese, English, Dutch, Ger
mans, Americans and all the rest. It is
doubtful whether there is an Asiatic
nationality which is not here represent
ed. The native population by far out
numbers all other classes of people. The
natives, next to the Chinese are most
energetic in business.
WILLIAM GILBERT IRWIN.
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bic and wholly beneficial to the soldiers
The mango is u favorite 1t is flat,
pear shaped fruit the size of an apple,
and has seed as big as a maple sugar
cake While there is really little fruit
about mango, what there is of it is
good. The flavor of the mango is very
rich. There are cocoanuts here by the
houseful and bananas by the woods
full The Philippine pineapple is the
only real common variety of fruit raised
here. Breadfruit has not found favor
among our soldiers If you have ever
eaten a May apple, which grows wild
in the woods of Pennsylvania, you have
an excellent idea of the taste of bread
fruit 1t somewhat resembles a cocoa
nut in size and shape and n peach in
the appearance of the skin and straw
berry apple in color.
While doubtless most Cf the volunteer
soldiers here would welcome return
to home and native land, they are in
the main cheerful and contented and
recognize the fact that there may be
worse things than campaigning in the
Philippines.
Social Conditions and Customs.
When one begins to tell about the
queer old capital city of the Philippines
set here on the western coast of Luzon
and at the mouth Of the noble Pasig,
whose waters carry down from the in
terror golden grains of sand, one has an
almost endless theme 1t is story of
fascinating interest Every one of the
1913 years which have elapsed since the
discovery of these islands by Magellan
and each one of the 1927 years which
have been numbered with the past since
first the banner of CASTLE and the holy
cross were planted here is filled witt
events which in themselves would fiji
volumes. In this tropical cline, beneath
the suns scorching rays, which com,
down so straight that sentinel canno
dodge them, there are many things O
an intense and absorbing interest
When one tires Of listening to the hor
rors of the past and to the dark tales o
Spanish oppression and misrule, one cal
turn his mind elsewhere and lose n
interest because Of the change.
Indeed Manila is somber place. TIL
great walls, Notifications and arma
nents to be seen everywhere keep tn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

order that none might fail to recognize
and salute him.
The Lunetta is now the camp ground
Of our soldiery. Our troops now parade
and drill here, where the Spanish legions
formerly were marshaled Extending
from the Lunetta around in front of
the old city to the Puenta de Espana is
the Cascade Aquada, famous drive
way. Along its course is the Seventy
third barracks, where body of our
troops is now quartered. Beyond it is
the Botanica Jardin, which was partial
ly destroyed by the Spaniards to check
our advances. From the Puenta de Es-
pana toward the point along the river
extends the famous Avenue de la Magel-
lanes.
So much for Old Manila and the I'M
happy memories which it carries with
it. New Manila lies just across the Pa
sig, which is spanned by three fine
bridges. 1t extends along the river for
four or five miles and back toward the
mountains. Binondo, the principal
commercial section Of the city, lies
along the river from the Puenta de Els
pana to the bay 1t contains the custom
house, clearing house, banks offices Of
foreign firms and most of the shops and
stores. Manilas Chinatown is in BIZ
monde.
In the mile of river front between the
Puenta de Espana and the bay the Pasig
presents busy scene. Since the block
ade was raised and commerce restored
the river is filled with the ships of all
nations. At present the largest steam
ers cannot enter the Pasig, but dis
charge and receive their cargoes by
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
$1.OO

We wish to call special at
tention to the Ladies Button boots
marked down from $6, 81, and SO,
to $l00, as advertised in our
mark down sale. These shoes are
sizes 214, 8, and 81 common sense
style. The only trouble with
them is the smallness of the
sizes, and we are selling larger
sizes Of the same shoes at the old
prices, viz. SIS, 81, and So.
Every lady with a foot small
enough to wear 3h or less should
take advantage Of this extremely
low p.ioe.
BUNDY'S SHOE STORE
@. B. WEEKS manager
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Whimsical Advertiseme N Is.

The author of pages From a Private
Diary" gives some whimsical ADVERTISE
ments, as, for instance Respectable
girls, about IS, wanted for bottling."
And from booksellers catalogue:
"Clergymen.-A fine collection of 200
clergymen, consisting of Protestant
ministers, Roman Catholics, Wesleyan
Methodists, Unitarians and Presbyteri-
ans, nice clean lot-5 shillings."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
A Baby'S Hood and Vest.

The hood shown in the cut is made of
white split zephyr and one and half
ounces are required or knitting silk
may be used.
Begin in the center of the back W it'll
ring of 6 single chain stitches. With
the zephyr double work "a into the
ring and continue round and round,
placing an in and widening often
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Not n German.

"Did you enjoy the german the other
night, Miss Daisy?" asked Tinkleton.
HE wasn't a German, Mr.. Tinkle-
ton, - answered Daisy innocently; "hes
an Englishman. '-Harper's Bazaar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
A Charming Toilette

Pearl-gray cloth is associated with cerise
velvet in this toilette and effective decoration
is afforded by gray silk passementeries. The
square yoke and puffs inserted at the top of the
two-seam sleeves are of the cerise velvet finely
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

Meerschaum is silicate of magnesia
and is to be found chiefly in Asia Minor,
hSgeece and Madrid.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

tucked; the standing collar is of the tucked
velvet with turnover portion of the cloth.
The sleeves are finished at the wrists with
fancifully shaped cuffs headed with band
of the passementerie another band of this
trimming is arranged below the shoulder
puifs. The passementerie follows the loose
edges of the over-front and back. and covers
the straps of cloth which are adjusted over
the shoulders. The shirt is a seven-gored
mode simply decorated with a single band of
the passementerie outlining the left side front
seam. A folded girdle of velvet is worn with
the dainty toilette. Both of these designs
were seen in recent number of The De-
kneator
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-19
A FINE SHOWING.
Recent Gaia tor ssaseaea, OF Cosa.-
ti0n Of National Hanks lsrod uces
Encooragiax Results.

Washington. Jan. l3.-Charies q.
Dawes. comptroller Of the currency.
in commenting upon the abstract Of re-
ports of national banks under the call
Of December 1. 1898. says that it was the
most notable statement in the history
Of the national banking system. The
reports show large increase over tho
reports OF September co., 1898. the date
of the preceding call. The total Of the
resources of September 20. 1893. was
$4,0o3,5ll,044. which was the largest
sum reached In the history Of the sys-
TEN up to that time. The total resources
shown by the reports of December J.,
1898. was .$4,313, 394,5l9. an increase in
resources over the showing Of Septem-
Der 20, 1885,; of 5000. ss3.474. The in
crease, in individual deposits over the
September 20 statement is $l93 ,s15,272
and they reach total of 2.225 ,26o, sl3.
In loans and discounts the increase is
$5s, 433. 2l0, and their aggregate s2.214.-
394.s3s. The cash in banks shows an
increase, while notes and bills redis-
counted and bills payable show de-
crease as compared with the septem-
ber statement.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-19
cENsuRE FOR MANY
The Com m,..,on to Investigate the
Conduct of the War Blames Chiefs
of the Army and Congress.

New York, Jan. 16.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Briefly put.
the commission to investigate the con-
duct Of the war will place blame as fol-
lows:
Secretary Alger-For weakness in his re-
lations with Maj. Gen, Miles: for permit
ting Gen. Miles to go to Santiago.
Gen. Miles-For his conduct before, dur
ing and after the war: for his selection Of
certain army camps For telling Secretary
Alger he was in the habit Of making out
his own orders; for bringing unfounded
charges that bad beef was supplied to the
troops in Porto Rico.
Gen. shafter-For certain points which
he admitted in his testimony.
Gen. Breckinridge-For leaving his de-
partment to take part in the Santiago bat
tie: for not making more inspections.
Gen. Brooke-For conditions at Camp
Thomas: for lack Of inspections; for fall
ure to carry out proper sanitary regula-
tons.
Congress-Tor failure to make appropri-
atoms for smokeless powder.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-19
BAD GANG CAPTURED.
Chicago Police Arrest Robbers Who
Recently Murdered an Omcer-
one Prisoner Confesses. W.

Chicago. Jan. 16.-The Chicago POI
lice, by accomplishing the arrest Of
three men Saturday in Minneapolis and
one on Thursday in Watseka, Ill, be-
lieve they have tour of the six robbers
who held up the dry goods store Of II.
C. T. Borrmann and murdered Police
man Edward j. Wallner January s.
The men caught in Minneapolis are
Frank Ford, Thomas McFadden and
Frank johnson. The fourth man, taken
in Watseka by Detective Keefe after a
sharp fight, gave the name of Samuel
Ritch. Soon after Ritch was brought
to this city Capt. John Wheeler succeed
ed in securing from him a full confess
sion Of the killing of Wallner and q
dozen other crimes committed by the
gang of which he was member.