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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31

donna County w. c. T.'U. in convention as.
sem bled express our sincere thanks to Hon,
w. w. Grout for his able advocacy of the
law abolishing the cantcen system ana TO
the other members Of congress who so ably
aided him. Also to the members of the last
Vermont legislature who defeated the strong
effort made by the liquor power to abolish
the prohbitory law.
ton has by it's notification of the law forbid.
ding the sale in and around soldiers camps
of Intoxicating liquors. therefore,
Resolved, That we, the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Caledonia county
Vermont, protest against this anarchy in high
places which deliberately sets at defiance the
viii OF the people Of the United States as eN-
pressed in law.
Resolved. That we rejoice in the great
Peace Conference now in session at The Hague
and pray that ii may prove to be the dawn
ing Of the day "When nations shall not learn
war any II ore.
Whereas. It has pleased our Heavenly
Father TO take TO Himself our Brother Rev
a. n. Heath,
Resolved, That while we bow in fial sub
mission to the will of our Father, we cherish
the memory Of DR.. Heath as one whose great
heart took in the world for his parish-whose
acquaintance was n loving favor. whose
friendship was a support and strength ana
whose lie was bcnediction to al who knew
him. AS he followed Christ let sfoow him.
Resolved, That we express our hearty
thanks and appreciation to the people OF
West Barnet for all they have done to make
the convention pleasant and successful, for
the floral display for the hospitality which
has made their homes ours for the time, for
the cheer OF the children of the l.. r. l.. in
whom is our hope, tor the very efficient SER
vices rendered by the young ladies in the
dining hall and for the sympathy and helpful
attention OF the community through the en-
tire exercises.
The carly part of the evening was
given up to the l.. T. L. and if they grow
up in their present attitude West Barnet
bids fair in the near future to be strictly
temperate town. Miss Margaret Har.
vey sang a solo and then Mrs. Read in
troduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs.
Katherine Lcnte Stevenson of Boston,
formerly secretary of the National w. c.
T. u.
The convention was well attended
throughout, many of the unions being
well represented. There were also pres
ent as guests OF the convention Rev. and
Mrs Meacham Of Passumpsic, Rev. and
Mrs. Brown of Hardwick and Mrs. Pad
dock the Orleans county president Rev
Mr.. Brownell pastor of the church, was
obliged to be absent but sent letter of
greeting to the convention which was
read by the secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
Passumpsic Congregational Club.

The spring meeting of this organlza-
ton was held with the church at Barton
Landing last Friday evening. About 20
st. Johnsbury members of the club were
present and the meeting was the best
attended Of any the club has ever held.
Twenty new names were proposed Tor
membership and eight new members adj
mitted who had been proposed at pre-
vious meeting. Before the supper a me-
mortal service was held and tributes were
paid to the founder of the club, Rev. Dr.
A. H. Heath. Resolutions and memo
rial were presented by Arthur F. Stone
and bv vote of the club the same will be
printed and distributed to members.
Rev. P. B. Fisk, Rev. H. 7. Barnard,
President F. w. Baldwin and Rev. J. K.
Fuller followed Mr.. Stone with appreci-
alive words.
At 6 o'clock the members were invited
to the vestry of the church which was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and where ia enjoyed as fine a supper
as was ever given under the auspices of
the club. At the postprandial exercises
President Baldwin presented greetings;
Rev. H. I. Barnard followed with re-
spouse to the toast on "The Outlook;
Rev. 6. w. Patterson gave scholarly
tribute to Kipling and ex.Gov. Grout
closed with an eloquent address on ma
tional Expansion" In the evening
symposium was given in the body of the
church on this topic, THE Trend of the
Nineteenth Century: in Politics, in Edu
cation, in Religion" Senator Ross gave
an able historical response to the first
part of the topic; Principal Stannard of
Barton followed with strong paper
on education and Rev. j. P. Marvin of
West Charleston closed with the religious
aspect of the question.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
Electric Wire Accident.

During the ball game yesterday after
noon Charlie Wilkins was on top Of
slab pile, when he slipped and throwing
up both hands caught hold OF an electric
light wire above his head The deadly
fluid rushed forth in flashes about his
hands, burning them terribly, and rem
dering the boy unconscious by the
shock. He fell to the ground, a distance
of some 10 feet. A surgeon was sum-
moned and all possible attention was
given the unfortunate boy. He may re-
cover in time but one and possibly both
hands will probably have to be am
putated
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
COUNTY w. c. T. u. CONVENTION
Held nj West Barnet, Mny 23-2f-Om-
GERS Eiecicd--A Memorial Service
RESOLUTIONS Adopted.

The W. {. T. U. OF Caledonia county
assembled in annual convention May %
"a in the Presbyterian church at West
Barnet.
The executive meeting was held at H.,
Tuesday and the convention called to
order at / 80 After a short devotional
meeting a most cordial welcome was eX'
tended to the members of the convention
That it was a genuine welcome no one
present that day or the day following
could doubt. Mrs. Drew, county presi-
dent. who has been obliged on account
of i'll health to 20 to Chicago, sent her
greeting in letter which was read by
Mrs. Read, state president, who presided
in Mrs. Drew's absence. Mrs. Drew
expressed her sorrow at not being able
to be present and gave an interesting
account of visit to the Temple. Mrs.
Drew was made honorary president OF
Caledonia county and it was also voted
to make her life member OF the state
VIC L.
Tuesday evening the opening exercises
were conducted by Mrs. Doe of South
Ryegate and some OF the features OF the
evening were short addresses by Charles
Choate, Rev. Mr.. McKindley and others;
papers by two Peacham ladies, music by
E. r. Mackey; and in closing short
address by Mrs Read. Wednesday
morning was occupied with reports OF
the various departments Of work and
the election OF officers. Mrs. NJ. Doe
OF South Ryegate was chosen president;
Miss Katherine Kidder of East Hard
wick, secretary, and Mrs. S. X. Huse OF
St. Johnsbury Center, treasurer Mrs.
Katherine Lente Stevenson CLOSED the
session with halthour devotional
meeting.
Miss Lily Morrison opened the alter
noon session with promise meeting
Mrs. Boardman conducted a service i'll
memory of the workers who have been
called home since last convention. Mrs
Stevenson gave talk on the w. {. 7. T.
work and the question-box was in
charge OF Mrs. Read. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we accept with very deep
regret the resignation of our dear county
president Mrs. Drew. We feel great sympa-
thy with her because of the poor health
which has compelled her to give up for the
present the work heloves so well and which
She carried on so faithfully all these seven
years of service. am sure her heart is with
us during these days of our county conven-
ton as has been already proved by her ad-
dress or letter to us.
Resolved, That we pray that Mrs. Drew
will soon be restored to health and he able
to take up anew the work which has been so
near her heart
Resolved, That a message OF love and
sympathy be sent to Mrs. Drew from this
convention and that she be made an honor
airy president.
Whereas, The observance OF the Lords
Day is of priceless value and its dissertation
a sin that cannot go unpublished, therefore
Resolved, That we collectively and ndi-
vidually strive for a better observance OF the
Sabbath in hearts, homes and all lands.
Resolved, That the members of the Gale
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31

II not, drink Grain. O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: THE first time
| made Grain-O did not like it but after
using it for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee" 1t nour-
ishes and feeds the system, The children
can drink it freely with great benefit. 1t
is the strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get package today from your
grocer, follow the directions in making
it and you will have a delicious and
Fealthiu table beverage for old and
Dung. IS and 25c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31

The largest log drive for number of
years is expected to go down the Con-
necticut this spring. The cut has been
very large, amounting to over 7 1000, 900
feet, while the average cut is only be-
tween 100000 and 100000 feet.
Owing to the high water the logs may
not start for several days. The booms
at Bellows Falls are being placed in
readiness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
Bucklen,s Arnica SnIve.

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For salebv Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
Election of Officers.

At the Stated and Annual Conclave of
Palestine Commandery No. 5 Knights
Templars held May %, the following list
of officers were elected for the ensuing
year.
Perley +. Hazen, Z. c.
George F. Cheney, Gen'.
William Wetherbee Capt. Gen
William S. Boynton, Prelate.
Edgar L. Stiles S. w.
James A. Hamilton, ]. W.
Albert l.. FarwelI. Treasurer.
Delos M. Bacon, Recorder.
Charles Bennett, Std. Bearer.
Ned b. Ripley, Swd. Bearer.
Timothy II. Underwood, Warden.
Perey F, Hazen, George F. Cheney,
William Wetherbee, Prudential commit
tee and trustees.
A. b. Moves was rendered a reelection
as treasurer, but declined to serve.
The appointive officers are as follows
Captains of the Guard, w. II. Ward,
George w. Story, Edwin l.. Spencer.
Sentinel George II. Emerson.
Armorer, John X. Somerville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
ST. ALBANs.

bases st. Adams. d, St Johnsbury 10. Two
base hits, Wilder. Ryder Sacrifice hit Smith.
Stolen bases, Wilder, Sprague, Saut. Double
plays, II. Hatch. Beach, ]. Hatch, Ryder,
Sprague. Ryder unassisted. First base on
balls off, Carpenter, 8 off Hatch 8; struck
out by Carpenter, J. Hatch; by Fl.
Hatch, Sprague, Randall, sulloway, Fair
banks, Carpenter. Passed balls, Beach 2,
Newell Hit by pitched ball Ryder, Randall
Carpenter, Sulloway. Umpire, Rickaby.
Scorer, Culver. Time, hours.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
The MareDgO Gold Mining Go.

has purchased four mining claims in the
Cripple Creek mining district OF Colorado.
1t is conceded on all sides that Cripple
Creek is the most wonderful gold camp on
earth. There have been more and better OPP
portunites for making pr ofitable investments
there than anywhere elce in the world. The
following will give you some idea of the
great opportunities this camp has afforded
for making money without assuming much
risk
ISABELLA once sold at 6 cents; now
worth 90 cents per share it could have been
bought during the past year for cents. 1t
has paid S4O5, 900 in dividends
PORTLAND when it started only had
one-tenth OF an acre and its stock once sold
at cents 1t now has 16S acres, and its
stock is selling at So per share 1t pays
SEQ, 600 per month.
VICTOR once sold at 20 cents a share
now worth So, and has paid $1,155,oo in
dividends.
GOLD COIN once sold for 10 cents now
worth So 90 per share.
Here is Your Opportunity.
The Marengo G old Mining Company prop
erty is located on the same phonolite dyke as
some of the great mines in the above list
and its prospects of success are as favorable
now as were those of any of the above at
the time they started. For full description
of its property send for prospectus. You
il can be had al first price. only o cents per
share, par value, S100. non assessable
Only a limited amount will be sold at this
Marengo Gold Mining Company,
81 Rogers Building, zoo Washington ST.,
BOSTON, MASS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31

The base ball game, Tuesday after
noon between the Academys and the
Bartons was won by the former, score
10 to 5. The game was notable for
errors but there were many good plays
on both sides and it was on the whole
quite interesting. Following is the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
AGvlNALD0 DISGUISED.
Natives Report That the Inaurgent Leader
Ii Making His Way to the Province
Of Cagsyan

Manila, Dec. 1s.-Ihe following
dispatch, dated December u, has been
received from correspondent of the
Associated press at Laoag, province
of North Illicos: Natives at Man
itong, province of North lllicos, re-
port that Aguinaldo, in disguise and
accompanied by several of his gen
erals, left Manitong last Saturday
with five hundred men, going in the
direction of Salsona, from which
point he intended to proceed to Ca
bugaon, provipce of Cagayan. An m
surgent major, claiming to be in
command of 100 Filipinos, who have
been guarding 20 American prisoners
at Cabugaon, surrendered. He wrote
his captains to deliver the prisoners
to Gen. Young. Gen. Young's com
mand is now divided into six or seven
parties, which are operating in the
mountains about Laoag. Several par
ties are hunting for Gen. Tino. Maj.
Swigert, with a detachment of the
Third cavalry, had an engagement
with 100 insurgents near Dingras.
Two Americans were killed and two
wounded Several Filipinos were
killed. Capt. McCalla, of the United
States cruiser Newark, has occupied
Claveria and Pantelona. The Filipi-
nos surrendered 1000 rifles"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21

Washington, Dec. 15.-The senate yes
terday, by decisive vote and practical
ly without discussion, laid on the table
the Pettigrew resolution of inquiry as
to whether or not the United States
forces had recognized the insurgents
flag and had turned over Spanish SOL
diers to the insurgents. After a brief
executive session the senate agreed
to the house resolution for Christ
mas holiday adjournment from Decem'
70 to January 8. On motion OF Mr.
Foraker the senate then, at LOS p. m,
adjourned out Of respect to the mem
DRY of the late Representative Danford,
of Ohio.
The debate on the currency bill in
the house yesterday was tame and
prosaic. The attendance, both in the
galleries and on the floor, was light
and none of thespeeches made attract
ed special attention. Mr.. Sibley, OF
Pennsylvania, who has publicly an
nounced his change Of views on the
money question and who it was thought
might vote for the bill, stated that he
would vote against II. Mr.. Thayer, q
Massach usetts democrat, was the only
member Of the opposition who made =
speech for thu bill vestardav.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
GEN. ALGER'S VIEWS.
Tho Ex.secretary Of War Contracts the
Work Of tho British War Once
with His Own.


Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1o.-Former Sec
rotary of War Alger has been watch
ing the Transvaal war with more than
ordinary interest, and so far, he says,
he has found only cause for congratu-
lation in contrasting the work Of the
British war Office with his own, He
said yesterday that the people Of the
country could Judge for themselves Of
the work done in our late war by
making the same comparisons, lie
said
at must be remembered that this
country was much less prepared for
war than England. The war depart
ment had not single ship. Our army
was yet to be organized We had no
money and could do nothing until con-
gress made the appropriation of $780,
100000, yet we took more men to
Cuba, Porto Rico and Manila than the
English have sent to Africa. We had
to equip them. We had to enlist them
and muster them in. We had to do a
thousand things which the British
have not been obliged to do"
As for South Africa being farther
away from England than Cuba from
the United States. Gen. Alger said dis.
lance mattered little when the men
were once aboard ship. The general
said he intended to prepare a history
1.-THE war department during the war
with Spain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
A PR0-BOER MEETING.
Maud Come and Other Irish Leaders Gro
ate Considerable Excitement
In Dublin.

Dublin, Dec. 1S.--The announce
ment that pro-Boer meeting would
be convened yesterday as protest
against the proposal of Trinity col
lege to confer degree upon Joseph
Chamberlain led to exciting scenes.
a large force of police was called and
the troops were held in readiness.
Joan of Arc" and James Connolly,
the Irish republican, drove in a wag-
onette to the place appointed for the
meeting which was attended by
large crowd. Mr.. Connolly tried to
speak, but was prevented by the po-
lice. The wagonette then made
tour of the street, the crowd rapidly
increasing, cheering for the Beers,
singing God Save Ireland and
We'll Hang Joe Chamberlain on a
Sour Apple Tree" and using disgust
ing expressions against the queen,
the empire and the army.
While passing Dublin castle the
occupants of the wagonette waved
the Transvaal flag detiantly, where
upon the police stopped the vehicle
and seized the flag. The wagonette,
attended by large body of police.
who often cleared the streets, then
drove to the rooms of the Irish
Transvaal committee, where Michael
Davitt, William Redmond and ].
0'Brien were waiting A meeting of
about 60 persons was held, Messrs.
Davitt, Redmond and O'Brien speak
ing in violent condemnation of the
war and of Mr.. Chamberlain, and de-
claring that the latters visit to Ire
land at such moment was proof
of his callous nature. r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
SOUNDS A WARNING NOTE.
Fronch Writer Says the United States Ii
Subjugating the Universe With IT'S
Commercial Industries.

Paris, Dec. 1S.-A remarkable arti-
Gle is contributed to the Grand Revue
by George Wenlersse on "rhe Con-
quest of the World by the United
States.' Wenlersse sounds cry OF
alarm to Europe over the prodigious
success of American manufacturers
He declares that the extraordinary vi
taity of American industry is peril
to Europe.
"In less than IS years." he says,
american expectations have trebled
1t is no more Napolean's conquest
of the world by arms. The Yankees
are doing it with work. The United
States can ruin Europe commercially
as etfectually as if with arms. Our
banks will fail, our factories will be
ruined and our workmen will be
starved to death by this American
conquest. A revolution in the eco
nomic equilibrium of the globe is be-
ing brought about by the United
States. In India, trains roll on Ameri
can rails. At Cape Colony the United
States has introduced its iron motors
and tools and has founded factories
From Jersey City 800 wagons OF stoeI
have been ordered for the lard of the
Pharoahs. Electric cars are sent
from Pittsburgh to Cairo"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
CLEARING OUT REBELS.
Gen. Lawt0n Starts to Capture San Mateo-
Gen. Grant Has Nearly Cleared
Zambeles Province.

Manila, Dec. 19.--Gen. Lawton
started last night from Manila with
the Eleventh cavalry under Col. Lock
EFT and battaIlions of the Twenty
ninth and Twenty-seventh infantry,
under Lieut.. Col. Sargent, to capture
San Mateo, where Geronomo has 300
insurgents. Gen. Grant has nearly
cleared Zambeles province. He dis
covered hidden in Subig bay a steam
err, the Don Francisco, OF 1870 tons,
fully equipped and coaled. She is sup
posed to be the vessel Aguinaldo was
keeping ready for his escape Capt.
LAWSON, of the Thirty-second regi-
ment, has routed an insurgent band in
Zambeles province, killing several Of
ficers. Maj. Smith, with three COM
panies of the Seventeenth, surrounded
and captured another band of guer-
rillas which were terrOrizing u large
section north. The troops killed sew
eral of the band. Gen Hughes has
captured insurgent stronghods at
Leapiz and Romblon, the navy CO.
operating. The insurgents in the is
land of Panay are apparently sup
pressed.
1t is officially announced that Gen
Young reports that he believes the
American prisoners. including Lieut.
Gilmore, are now in the hands OF the
United States troops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS DECEMBER a. 1WW PAGES

Among the house measures introduced
yesterday were: Admitting Arizona
to statehood; to give two months ex-
ira pay to those serving in the war
with Spain without limitations of pres
emit law; to extend the homestead law
to the Philippines, so that soldiers serv-
ing in the war with Spain or the Phil
ippines shall have the benefit Of home
stead settlement in the Philippines.
Two joint resolutions were intro
duced by Mr.. Williams, Of Mississippi,
which are the result Of consultation
among number Of democratic leaders
in the house and are understood to be
expressive Of their general position on
the Philippines. The first resolution
declares the intention and purpose to
recognize the independence of the
Filipinos and withdraw our forces, pro-
vided the independent government
agrees TO refund the go, 0oO, 900 paid by
the United States to Spain, 10 give us
a suitable naval coaling station and
grant free access to the ports. The
other resolution asks for information
relative to the treaty with the sultan
OF Jolo and provides for an inquiry by
the judiciary committee as TO whether
the constitutional provisions against
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21

Washington. Dec. lathe George
Washington memorial assuclev,vu.
whose object is the erection OF memo
rial hall as the nucleus Of a national
university here, met in third annual
session yesterday. Seventy members
attended and many more were repre-.
sented by proxies. Mrs. Ellen A.
Richardson, the president, presided.
There is considerable internal dissen
sion in the association, which was evil
denced at the outset by frequent de-
mands for fixing definite hour for the
election of officers. When Mrs. Cora
P. Mallory, first vice president, moved
a definite hour be fixed the president
ruled her out OF order and the secretary
proceeded with the reading of the
minutes amid a mingling of Kisses and
applause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
FREIGHT RATES.
A General Advance to Go into Eject on
January I on All Railroads East
and West of Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The Chronicle to-
day says; One of the most radical
and general advances ever made in
freight rates will go into effect on
all the railroads east and west of
Chicago, January /. Thousands of ar
ticles of every day consumption will
be affected and the increase will av-
erage IS and 40 per cent, the jump on
many classes reaching 50 per cent.
The contemplated action of the rail
road officers has aroused the ship
ping interests of the country and
vigorous protests are being made
against the sweeping rise. The ship
pers say that If the carrying charges
are increased to the extent an
nounced by the railroads it will have
the effect Of increasing retail prices
in every line of trade, Sugar, soap,
coffee, flour, coal and farm imple-
ments are few of the articles to be
affected, OF these, as well as on hun
dreds of other articles the increase
will run from 20 to 40 per cent. The
rate on coal, for example, west Of
Chicago, will be pushed up to IS cents
On the ton. Rate on cattle will be ad.
vanced to rs cents per 100 pounds
and hogs and sheep will go up from 25
to 30 cents, and dressed meat to 40
cents per 100 pounds. Hay is anoth-
er article that will feel the advance
severely. The tariff on this will be
increased Sl.i0 per ton.