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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
Mr.. Bates Candidacy.

st. Johnsbury was recently inter-
rogated on the subject of Hon. Henry
G. Bates candidacy for the governor
ship. Here is the Caledonion's ans
wer:
Several State papers have announced
that Lieutenant Governor Bates Of St.
John sbury would be a candidate for Gov
emo next year and tried to awaken inter.
est in the gubernatorial canvass. 1t is true
that st. Johnsbury has talent enough to
furnish candidates for any Office in the
State or nation, but 1t is too early to talk
about nominating Governor. II the time
ever seems ripe for formally presenting a
think we can name man who will command
the respect and support Of the Republican
voters Of this State
Apparently Mr.. Bates is not acting
upon the expressed opinion of the Gale.
dian that "it is too early to talk about
nominating Governor" He seems to
be talking-in private-a great deal
about the nomination. There is, also,
a reasonable doubt of the sincerity of
the contemporary in this matter. 1t
has been talking with freedom about
nominating Senator of the United
States and Representatives in Con-
gress, and Immediately below the fore
going extract from its editorial columns
was strong "talk" in favor of nomi-
mating Carroll S. Page of Hyde Park
for Representative from the first con-
gressional district. 1t is "too early to
talk about nominating Governor"
but it is not too early for exploiting
candidates. for members of Congress
who will be elected at the same time as
the Governor, but whose nomination
has customarily been made later than
that of the Chief Executive. There is
something peculiar about this reason
ing.
The Cdledonidn's answer is evasive.
Apparently Mr.. Bates is trying to
"ripen" his candidacy in the hot house
of a still hunt, rather than expose it to
the frosts and retarding GOODNESS of a
canvass in the open. If the "ripening"
progresses favorably, and the courage
of the husbandman does not falter,
Bates will be candidate for the gov
ernorship. This seems to be about the
size of the Caledonian'S announcement
on the subject. And it is prudent,
if not an extremely courageous, course
to pursue. Let the St. Johnsbury
statesman enter the race for the COVER
norship, by all means, if his ambition
leads him that way. He has the right
of entry that inheres in legal citizen
ship of the State. If he prefers to
nurse his strength in the secluded pre-
cincts of private adventure, rather than
on the open track of public opinion,
that, also, is his right. 1t is largely
choice of ways and means, question
of confidence in his calling and of cour-
age to answer the call. His candidacy
will add to the gaiety of politics in
Vermont in year which promises to
lack no element of fun-to the "Uit-
landers."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

cussion. Will Cuba be any better pre-
pared, two, three or five years hence,
to decide this question than she is now?
Will she be 30 well prepared after a
term of years during which the preju-
dices military occupation may create
against "the foreigners" during which
intrigue may have its perfect work
among Cuban leaders, and political and
commercial rivalries breed their dis
turbing influences? On this point the
Boston Herald, somewhat unexpect-
ed advocate of annexation and of i'm
mediate action, says:
We hold that it is desirable alike in the
interest Of Cuba and that OF this country
that Cuba, with her own glal consent,
should be annexed to the United States,
and that the conditions for bringing this
about are az favorable now as they ever
will be- There is little temptation to the
Cubans to take to themselves a government
under the direction OF the men above de-
scrbed. 1t is an example of those who are
other hand, there is the United States, with
the example for good that has come in with
its occupancy, and little to make it objec-
tionsble. 1t has shown its power to estab.
fish stable government, and has demon.
strated the sanitary as well as the orderly
advantages that come from its control. We
| fear that some mischief has resulted from
soldiers occupation in creating jealousy
among the Cubans OF foreigners who come
to them as rulers, but we do not apprehend
that anything like as much OF this has al
ready resulted as there would be If military
rule were continued over the added year,
OF time that those who oppose early deci
sion as regards Cuba advocate.
The Herald therefore believes that
"the iron is now hot to strike for Gu
ban annexation" 1t is needed to re-
vive Cuban industry, and to induce
American capital TO 60 to the island
The keeping open the Cuban problem
is mistake; it calls for early settle
ment, and the present seems to be thu
accepted time for that effort to b,
made. And there is force and reason
in this view of the matter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
What to DO i'm Cuba.

Cuba is pacifed. Order has been re-
stored in the island, and the time has
come for the United States to withdraw
it's troops and leave the Cubans to
themselves. This is what some people
are saying and what some newspapers
are maintaining and demanding.
The quiet in Cuba is not unlike the
order that reigned in Warsaw. Ameri-
can occupation and control of the
island is humane, wise and benefcent.
Russian occupation of Poland was des-
potic, cruel and destructive. Never
theless, it is clear that the withdrawal
of the American military and cooper
ating forces from Cuba would be speed
lily followed by civil disturbances, gen.
eral disorder and probably by internal
war. The pacifcaticn, the order, that
prevails is superficial, not the peace
and quietude of community well
grounded in the principles and prac-
tees of self-government. The real
condition of affairs in the island is
probably stated correctly by the Times
of Cuba, an American paper published
in Havana
In few months there is to be an cleo
ton in Cuba, in which the Cubans will be
expected to select men to 81 eak for them
regarding the future government OF the
island. There have been a great number
Of enthusiastic meetings of the people In
all these meetin gs what has been done?
Has there been anything except a lot OF
extravagant oratory? Not one Cuban lead
er has devoted ten minutes to a practical
study of what should be done il the island
| is left alone to take care Of itself. The Gu
ban has nothing to think OF but to better
himself and his people. He has been freed
from Spanish rule, and by the power Of the
United States he has been freed from debt
What more should he ask7 In addition
the United States has advanced SO, 000, 600
| which would be an increase per capita IL
the circulating medium of the island OF So
Cubans have fewer real troubles to con
tend with than almost any people on earth
nave tu6y DbCOm6 30 bpOll6u Dy Jn6 sym
pathy the people Of the United States hav,
expended on them, and the war the Unite,
States was drawn into on their account
that they think they must be fed with
silver spoon forever, and that they are un
der no obligation to think and work TO
themselves, instead OF thinking for the fu
ture of the country? The formation OF
new government involves the careful COZ
sideration OF multitude OF intricate ques
tons. What steps has any Cuban statet
man taken to meet any of these questions
The politician seems TO be too much in low
with his own oratory, and the soldier wit
his new uniform, to have the heart
think seriously of the future of his cour
! try. SO far there is a great lack Of ev
dence that the Cubans-under their preseI
leadership, at least-are able to COVER
themselves.
The debatable question appears
be whether the people of Cuba sha
: now, or at an early day, be asked
Il choose between political independent
g or annexation to the United States,
:: whether that question shall be lie
K open for consideration, and 4,
y decision after prolonged and i
" definite period of agitation and d.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

HAY FEvER.-With many persons,
almos, to the day, Hay Fever appears
on the Goth of August and usually
lasts until frosty weather. This can
be avoided by the use OF DIR Humph-
reys' "77." Taken early it preoccu-
pies the system and prevents the at.
tack. In any case, it relieves the
sneezing, lacrymation and asthma; and
by its continued use, from season to
season, eliminates the germs of the
disease from the system. 1t is for sale
at all drug stores at twenty-five cents
per vial, but it is best and most eco.
nomical to order S100 flask. If your
druggist does not keep it, it will be
sent, postpaid, on receipt of price
Address the Humphreys Medicine
Company, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
Boston & Maine Railroad.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
IN EFFECT JUNE IS. 1899.


Trains Leave Wells River North bound.
.Ie5 A. NJ, daily for st. Johnsbury, Lyndonyille
Newport, Montreal, sherbrooke and Quebec
2.25 A. NJ. daily, principal stations to Newport,
for Montreal
o.5e A. NJ. for stations to Newport and sher-
, brooke, Montreal and Quebec.
1885 p. NJ, for principal stations to Newport an
Montreal.
$50 p NJ, for stations to Newport and stanstead
40 p. NJ. for stations to LyndonviIle Newport,
SherDroOke, Montreal and Quebec
lO.45 A. NJ, sundays only, for St, Johnsbury
SOUTH BOUND.
I3O A. NJ daily, for principal stations to W. K.
Junction. w, rcester, Boston and Springfield.
eco A. NJ, daily, for stations on W. NJ. Div. to
Concord. Manchester, Nashua, Worcester.
1880 A; NJ. from wOodsvile for stations to Con-
$50 A. Nj, fer stations TO w. R. Junction, Con-
cord, Worcester and Boston.
e.55 A. NJ, for stations W. NJ. Div. to Concord,
Worcester and Boston.
1875 4. NJ, for W. r. Junction 'tsti e. to
and Boston
100 for staSns to r. Junction nst6S Spring
t2.4b T.. NJ. from woodsville for stations to Ply
mouth, Concord and Boston.
$40 p. NJ. for stations on W. NJ. Div. to Concord,
Worcester and Boston
7o0 , P M for all stations to White River juno
I246P. NJ, SUNDAYS only, for stations TO Concord,
Worcester and Boston.
Going North on w, NJ. Div. at
$50 A. NJ, daily, for stations to Fabyan and
Jefferson, except Sunday, for Berlin and Lam
caster.
$50 A. M. for stations TO Fabyan Berlin, Cor
ham, Groyeton, Colebrook al Quebec.
1888 Z. NJ, for stations to Fabyan, Jefferson,
Lancas ter and Colebrook.
$50 y. NJ. for stations TO Fabyan, Berlin and
Groveton.
$40 p. NJ, for stations to fabyan and Jefferson.
7.O5 p NJ for stations 10 FabyaD, Jefferson, Lam
caster and Colebrook.
| 1000 A. M, Sundays only, for Fabyan and Lam
caster.
From woodsville only, does not stop at Wells
| River station.
From Woodsyille.
d. j. FLANDERS,
Can pass aud .r9ol,at
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

W. H. Carroll made motion that the
trustees be instructed to complete the work
as they had planned and draw orders for
the same. The motion was seconded by G..
j. Marion and was carried by not a descend
ing vote. w aterbury Record.
Happy Waterbury, Would that such
dove-like peace and harmony brooded
over every municipal nest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

the country the leading National Family
Recognizing all OF the Ma
ton the publisher of THE our fyoe home pap has
Weekly Tribune" which enables
him furnish both the rihing cost of 500
vger himself family the
which lives cordial of his local works
his
nghborhood the dogs of his friends the
markets,
wide
greeve family.
just think Of it'll Both Of these for only $500
Send ell subscriptions to THE WATCHMAN Montpelier VT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

General Ludlow, military governor Of
Havana, has been suppressing a news
paper of that city for wickedness in
general, and in particular for vicious
attacks on public ana private citizens
of the city. The editors, who are noto-
rious duellists and have been bullying
almost every body, signed an agree
ment to behave themselves and pub
lish decent paper, when the governor
consented to give them another trial.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

The Times OF Barre is behind the
times Of the man of the scythe and
hour glass. To Wendell Phillips Stat
ford, several years ago, during his
legislative career, was given the sobri-
quet of "The Boy Orator of the Pas
sumsic." The only thing that has
caused him to be likened to "The Boy
Orator of the Platte" which the Times
says he has been, could be a certain
unsoundness of opinion on some econ
omic and political matters.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

The real trouble is that the banks of the
Onion river produce either too many news
papers or too little astursge.-Rutland
Herald.
The billy goat of the marble district
isn't competent judge of pasturage.
His diet of refuse marble, tomato cans,
broken crockery and the promis uous
debris of the back yard has perverted
his appetite and demoralzed him gen.
orally.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re-
lieved in six hours by NEW GREAT SOUTH
prise on account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention of
water almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy Sold by
Harry A. Slade druggist, 10 State street,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

A contemporary suggests that Judge
Powers recent card to the voters of the
frat district contains an implied indict-
ment of the editors of the State. This
is, perhaps, too serious view of the
matter, but, in that case, the indicted
can probably "stani" the implication
as well, at least, as can the iudictor
the indicting.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

"I suffered from piles for twenty-five
years, and after all so.called cures had
failed was permanently cured by one box of
Dswitt's Witch Hazel Salve," says Eli
Hile OF LumOer City, Pa Be sure you get
"DeWitts." There are Injurious and dis
honest counterfeits.
w. Y TERRILL 4 Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
M r. n FL LIZ
Fifty-Eight Years OId!!

It's long life, but devotion to the true
interests and prosperity of the American
People has won for it new friends as the
years rolled by and the original members
of its family passed to their reward, and
these admirers are loyal and steadfast
to-day, with faith in its teachings, and
confidence in the information which it
brings to their homes and firesides.
AS natural consequence it enjoys in
it's old age all the vitality and vigor of its
youth, strengthened and ripened by the
experiences of over half century.
1t has lived on its merits, and on the
cordial support of progressive Americans.
1t is ''Tue New York Weekly Tribune"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
I.1O 2. N. FAST EXPRESS.

Through service, Burlington to Fabyans Has
Wagner Parlor Car, Burlington to Fabyans. Stops
vt all principal stations between, Wells River and
Fabyans. arriving at Fabyans 4n0 NJ Come cts at
Fabyans with train for portlai d and Old orchard
Beach. Alto with train for summit Mt. Washing
ton, arriving Summit 1880 p. NJ Connects at Wells
River with the Mail Train ! orth over Passnmpso
Division and the "lacihc Coast Express" via Cana
dian Pacific Railway to Montreal, Quebec CHICAGO
and the PACIFIC COAST. Through sleeping Cars,
Montreal to Chicago every day ex ept Saturdays.
IoPacihc Coast every day except Sundays Also With
Express Train arriving in Boston at si5 NJ. Also
with train for Fabyans Lancaster, Whitefeld. JEFF
ersOn, Berlin. GrOyptOu and Graz d Trunk r
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
4.IOP. M. Accommodation,

Connects at Wells biver with Express Train north
b. a. NJ. r. r.. for st. Johnsbury, Lyndonville,
Barton and Newport, with Accommodation Train
touth for all stations between Wells River and
White River junction. Also with Express Train
north White Mountain Division for Lisbon,
Lttleton, Bethlehem Street. Profile House, Twin
Mountain, Fabyans. Crawford, Whitefeld, Jefferson
and Lancaster.
TRAINS WEST.
Leave Wells River-6. 10. 1928 A. NJ. 2.3a13.4o
r. M.
Arrive Montpeller-1O.OO, 11.5O A. NJ. 3.4b
b.4O =. NJ.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Montpeer-6.30 9.45, / 1 SO A. NJ. n 2.4b
800, $40 y. MI
Arrive Barre-6.60, 1905, A. NJ. 1910 i.00i
400, COOP. NJ.
Leave Barre-7.3O, 30, A. NJ. 12.2OL3.2br
800, 6.O6 y. NJ
Arrive Nontpelier-745, 1895 A. NJ. 1885.
$40, 5.25, 6.2OP. NJ.
". A. STOwFLL, General Manager.
II. W. STANNAN, superintendent,
f. W. MORSE Gent Pass. Agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

1t is the first week in August, and
the time customarily appointed for
holding the district conventions is
nearly year into the busy future.
Yet the seed of the pre-convention
canvass was planted long ago, the
fight is on and waxing vigorous and
more vigorous every day. Its outlines
are not yet very sharply defined in the
second district. There is apparently a
long period of tillage and growth be-
fore the harvest. The season is more
advanced on the west side. The field
there ought to be 'white with the har-
vest" by New Years. Long before
that time Judge Powers can "meet the
voters of the district face to face" and
unload that complete answer to all the
charges that have been made against
him." and if there are yet any that
"may be made" they can be brought
out in season for complete answer"
during the next five months. The
tension over there is already severe.
To relieve the strain-which is becom-
ing northumberland clear the docket
for Mr.. Bates ripening boom for the
governorship, and for the solution Of
the question of the candidacy in the
second district, the JOURNAL begs the
kind permission of the Free Press to
suggest that the first district nominal
ing convention be held in Hyde Park,
the capital OF Lamoille county, Janu-
airy l, 1900. After that the contem-
porary, and all our west side friends,
on the rule that zone good turn serves
another" can turn in and help the
second district choose its candidate for
Representative in Congress.
Order is not so firmly established in
Havana that peace and prosperity
would abide in the city should the
Americans depart. The administra-
ton of the mayor, General Cardenas, is
said to be inefficient and the police de-
partment thoroughly demoralized. The
/ Americans have not interfered TO any
material extent in matters of purely To-
cal administration. The result is proof
of the inability of the native officials to
maintain order. Intelligent Cubans, il
is said, see and feel this and are begin.
ming to wonder what would happen il
the Americans should leave. Many
who were formerly for independence
begin to understand that the only hope
of the island for many years is in Amer
lean protection in some form. Should
the American forces be withdrawn
there would be greater exodus Of
wealthy Cubans and Spaniards than or
the occasion of any previous crisis il
Cuban affairs. The national party
however, proceeds with it's organiza
ton, and it's announced intention is t,
secure the independence of the island
A convention of this party will be helt
in Havana, August Is, and afterward
in other cities. Provincial convention
will be held and these will select dele
gates to an island convention which
will express the purpose and declare
the policy of the party.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

No need to fear sudden attacks of cholera
Infantum, dysentery. diarrhoes, summer
complaint OF any sort II you have DR.. Fow-
ler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in the
medicine chest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

Connects at Wells River with Accomnod atiOn
Train North. and with Mail and Express ram south
over Passumpsic Division Boston and Maine X. r.
ThrOuoh Train Seruice from Wells River via Ply
mouth, or W. X. junction to Boston, and via ellie
Falls and Springfield for New York. Arrives In
Boston 1850 p. NJ, New York (Grand Central Depot1
~
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09

Irritating stings, bites, scratches, wounds
and cuts soothed and healed by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve,-a sure and safe appli.
cation for tortured flesh. Beware OF count
erieits. w. K. TRRRuL & Co,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
Time Table Corrected to May 18th, 1893.

.Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
fWagner Parlor Cars to Boston and n z.
sWagner Sleeping Cars to Boston and n. Y.
For detailed time tables consult folders.
@. l.. PIERCE, II. A. HODGE,
Gen. Supt. Traffic Manager.
r. Il. McKEEVER Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
Montpelier & Wells River R. R.
500 Am. MAIL.

In effect June rs, 1899. Trains leaving montyeliea
n - as follows-GOing east.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-09
RUTLAND RAILROAD

Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-05-06

ippine islands. There have been
good many head-strong, ill-ad-
vised and mislead natives laid
low, and there has been shed
some Of the best blood in this
world. This is most regretable
and unfortunate, but it has al
ways been the same along the
march Of civilization. In this.
country since the days of the.
landing at Plymouth Rock, until
we expanded from ocean to ocean,
the same thing that is now in
progress on the Philippine islands
was in progress here. a great
many savages had to bite the
dust before American civilization
became firmly planted. The dis
turbance down on the Philippines
will soon be over, and the work
of educating and civilizing the
natives will be vigorously prose-
cuted. We will give them a
good government; we will adj
minister justice for them until they
have conscience and sense enough
to do it for themselves. We will
buy their products and sell them
ours, and cheerfully cheat them
until we have made them smart
enough to do it to us. After a
while we will make good Chris
tians and patriotic citizens of them
and then they will see the glory
and the blessedness of it all and
petition to be annexed to this
great and benevolent republic.
Of course, we will annex them,
and after the anti-expansionists
are all dead and forgotten, one of
Aguinaldo's descendants may be
elected to congress and be just as
tough as the rest of them. This
may not be McKinley's policy,
but it is the American policy and
Mckinley is broad enough and
patriotic enough to apply to it the
principle of benevolent assimi-
lation."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-05-06

6n Silver Republicans, but sur
mise that majority Of them will
be more inclined to laughter than
fears. The curious thing about
il all is that the Lewiston paper
does not seem to understand that
it is Democracy and not silver
that Silver Republicans are re-
voting against. They tolerated
association with Democracy for a
short period--it was a hard dose,
but they took it-beCause in it
they thought they saw a hope for
silver. But now that the cause
of silver is for time at least
hopeless, Democracy becomes ut
terly uncomfortable. That is the
situation exactly. The Silver
Republicans sacrificed everything
even to their natural pride and
political sympathies, for silver,
not for Democracy. They aban-
doned the Republican party, not
for Democracy but for silver.
They fused with everything in
sight, not because they longed to
strengthen Democracy, 'and all
that it stands for" but because
they believed they were perform
ing a service for silver. They at
all times claimed that in all else
except silver they were still loyal
to the principles Of Republicans ).
ism; and now, seeing the hope of
silver vanish, realizing from ex-
perience the selfishness and in
competency of Democracy, what
more natural, what more consist
ent than that they should return
to the old party. which stands
with open arms ready to welcome
and embrace them.