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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

her, our own insular notions have
helped her to exist. With the pass
ing OF the sceptre of iron and steel to
our control, her problem of existence
becomes more complex. Will her
genius and invention enable her TO
cope successfully with increasingly
difficult problems, or must relief be
had in colossal emigration. The
English empire. will remain, there
can be no doubt Of that, and will be
superintended from London so long
as her colonial policy is measureably
satisfactory to the colonies them
selves. Our own policy OF expansion,
Just now vigorously discussed, ought
not to seem very formidable in the
hpht Of the colossal enterprises OF
the mother land. Self interest was
the urging force behind E glands ac-
QUESTION of empire. With it has
gone out to the ends of the earth the
higher purpose OF its moral subjuga
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
The Career Of Senator Morrill,.

He began lite, like many another
American who has been duly appreciated
by his countrymen, a poor boy. he did
not enjoy the advantages oil even the
best education which the schools ana
colleges of Vermont could give him, but
after a short course OF study in the COM
mon school he went into business as
country merchant. AS such he prosper
ed. and was able to retire from money
getting al the age OF thirty-eight. lhat
he was willing to retire then IS evidence
not only OF his sound sense and sterling
character, but OF the possession OF some
thing better-of an unconquerable desire
for selfimprovement and tor intellectual
DEVELOPMENT. His home was where he
was born, in an intelligent American
community, where his virtues were early
recognized and continued to be valued to
the last day OF his lte He was stimu-
lated by the intensely active intellectual
life about him, and was inspired by the
earnest moral sentiments OF ms neigh'
bors. sentiments which found iull express
sion in antislavery times and III the
great civil war. For iorty.hve years
NJ arly he was a member oil Congress.
Six times in succession his State elected
him 10 be one of its Senator's, not be-
cause he was great orator-he was
never that-but because he was
patient, laborious, and wise legislator
whose long experience at Washington
made him often of inestimabe value to
the country and to his common wealth.
At every step OF his care er his mind ac-
cepted readily all the accessions OF know
ledge and culture which his opportunities
offered to him He was a gentleman by
nature and instincts, and he became one
OF the most +, fined members of Washing
ton society, possessing culture that was
remarkable when the educational limlta-
lions OF his youth are considered.-L Har-
pers Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
England and America.

English imports last year exceeded
to the value OF $4,000, 1000
dollars, and London papers are
wondering where the money comes
from to pay the enormous balance.
1t is of no especial interest to us
other than to suggest England's alb
solute dependence upon the rest Of
the world tor her means OF subsis-
tence. Her population two hundred
years ago was estimated by Macau.
ley at 5000, 900 She now has nearly
100000. All the deductions of
alarmists about the pressure OF
population on means of subsistence
must be received with considerable
allowance so long as Great Britain
remains mistress of the seas aud con
trolls so large percentage of the
worlds markets. 1t can reality b,
seen that her very existence depend.
upon her vigilance, and maintainanc,
OF her naval supremacy and colonia
possessions. Her policy would b.
fatal il it was insular. Happily 70
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

government that fails to provide
elemental conditions for training in
curing minds in some of the prin-
ciples of nineteenth century civiliza-
ton, is for a moment to be COM
mended.
Such systems unhappiy, are in
existence today and make trouble.
1t is the problem Of the age, and Will
be for several ages, to get this state
of things amelorated. The printing
press is all powerful, but helpless be-
hind closed doors and centuries old
prejudice and traditions. Russian
methods symbolising this form OF
government, threaten larger areas OF
the world. Can English speaking
people look with ind ference on this
sort OF invasion? We may be help
less to prevent it. 1t is certainly the
part Of valor and common sense tor
the American people to stand by
Dewey and his guns and keep the
Russian and all his kind out OF the
Philippines. This much we can do
and with clear conscience aid the
people to improve their holdings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Our Uncle is Sane.

The cartoon, in comic paper. OF
Uncle Samuel on the edge OF a precl-
pice stepping blindly, asif inebriated'
off into space, is not well taken Tor
Uncle Samuel is not given to that
sort OF thing, Nor is he about to
hitch his car t. a comet to be drag
ped hither and yon. He is not be-
fuddtd nor foolhardy. He does his
work with steady hand and clear
conscience. He has an eye to bus
mess, and he also has an eve to some
ethical considerations. He is not
giddy, nor over sanguine; but he is
highly resolved to play good part
in some affairs OF genuine worth; and
he is reasonably certain he himself
will come out OF the game all the
stronger, morally and materially
for his part in the drama. Our uncle
is an amiable optimist, with a con
siderable stock OF sanity lett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Press Comment.

1t is said that Lieut.. Gov. Bates oil
St. Johnsbury NAV contest the governor
ship with w. W. Stickney next year. He
will not only have to break the npro-
motion rule but will meet most lively
Adversary West Randolph Herald and
News.
The comments OF the state press over
the senatorship must have made ex'
ceedingly pleasant reading Tor ex Gov.
Page, one OF the omnivorous. readers Of
Vermont papers. Few of the avowed
candidates and none OF the supposed
candidates have been more frequently or
iavorably mentioned than eX-Gov. Page.
The business man, the people OF Vermont
made senator, not many years ago, has
gwen such satisfaction to the state at
large that her people want to experiment
again with another highly successful
business man. whose name is Carroll ).
Page Far Haven Era.
Whatever may be the personal feeling
towards Mr.. Watson, engendered by a
large and active practice OF his profession
Tor nearly a score OF years. it is the unan
imous opinion here that he is eminently
fitted for the position he is to fill as
assistant Judge of the highest tribunal in
our state The governor could not have
made better selection, and the people OF
Bradford and Orange county where Col.
Watson is best known congratulate the
chief magistrate on his selection. thereby
maintaining the high standard of our
judiciary.-I Bradford Opinion.
John Henry Watson of Bradford was
appointed sixth associate judge OF the
supreme court by Gov. Smith to the sat
isiaclion OF the few and the dissatisiac-
ton of the many Fair Haven Era.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
We Are Equal to the Strain.

1t is an easy question to ask, II
certain classes, the immigrants for in
stance, have been an unmixed bless.
ing. 1t is just as easy, and quite as
relevant to our present purpose, to
ask if some men born with the bluest OF
New England blood, to say nothing
OF the Huguenot strains aud the old
English stock south of Masons and
Dixon's line, have always been the
choicest of blessings in their interpre.
tation OF and management OF some
great questions, internal and foreign,
continually coming up in the course
of the hurrying years of our history
The thing to look at, and for which
we all ought to be supremacy thank
full, is that the healthy vigor ant
practical capacities OF the Anglo
Saxon stock Tor government, or nov
let us say Anglo American stock, dc
appear equal to the tensions de
veloped by the unexpected annexa
ton or control OF strong depender
cies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Our Immigrants.

Our new corners from other lands.
the most Of them, do not appear to
be beyond the influence OF our diges'
tive processes, in the first genera
ton, aud very Jew of the second and
third generation are known to sur
vive the ordeal. They become by
that time the most lrenzied and noisy
of upholders of American ideals.
Some OF them it is true tall easy vic
TINS to the iallacies of demagogues !;
but then how about bleeding Kansas
with its ninety per cent of American
born citizens and its political follies
of the last decade, and the political
heresies of the Southern states since
about 1920 Justice Harlan OF the
Supreme Court OF the Uuited States,
presumably of Scotch or Scotch Irish
stock himself, jocularly said the
other day that we had even digested
Andrew Carnegie, most benevolent
and public spirited of men, and Other
tough 6bered men of his kind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
The Need of CoaIing Stations.

Some one on the continent OF
Europe long ago urged his fellows to
beware the Anglo-Saxon contaglon;
Napoleon was OF similar way OF
thinking, but was forced to get the
shock of at Waterloo. Capt. Ma
han of our navy has been urging tor
many years the need OF navy OF
sufficient siz. to aid the work of de-
tending that part Of the Anglo-Saxon
eaven that has got itself well estab-
ished on this continent. He has
even intimated that the opportunity
to occupy some outlying portions OF
the world, like Hawaii for instance,
would not be bad play, in a game tor
tie proper defense OF our national
domain. England has some picket
posts, that serve good purpose IN
the proper policing OF this world,
Gibraltar, Malta and Ceylon and
others. They cost something to be
sure, but then it is for value received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

The busy man who reeds rest can find
no place so pleasant to visit as the pine
woods region of North Carolina. There
one finds perfect rest in the newly built
up town OF Southern Pines, n. c., and he
will find a wide awake groupo Nott hern
people who have found the climate par.
ticularly healthy and pleasant during
the winter months. The heathiulness oil
Southern Pines and its immediate vicin-
'ty is becoming widely known and phys;.
clans all over the land are sending their
patients that way. For health, pleasure
and comfort it is i'll every way desirable.
Buy an excursion ticket to Southern
Pines, but do not forget to write in ad.
vance to Piney Woods Inn for your ac-
commodations,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

1t is a fair question to ask, ana is
being answered every day with in
creasng lervor, it a larger share OF
the worlds markets is not for us an
urgent duty. We have population
of 75.OO0,000, which must have
bread and raiment and homes. The
inventive genius of our people en-
ables us to supply vastly in excess OF
all local demands. Shall we play
the dotard and let slip some advan-
tages accruing from the fortunes OF
war, or embrace an opportunity
now offered to use our productive
energies to better purpose and assist
in the greater work OF the ameliora-
ton, ethical and material OF millions
OF Asiatics. There can be but one
answer by far seeing Americans with
some remainder of old English cour-
age left.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
We Shall Try 1t.

No one expects to advance the con.
dition of an Asiatic or any backward
race in a moment. 1t is the purpose
of American or European supervision
to enable them to make beginning,
to afford them an opportunity, to
help hem to the means, to stimulate
them by precept and example to ac-
quire and adapt to their own wants
some of the resultant forces Of what
we deem civilization. British con-
troll everywhere tor many years has
been a synonym for this sort OF phil
anthropy. Spanish colonial control,
as all know, has stifl:d all effort of
the kind, Her policy, as some one
has cleverly said, has been political
burglary. To substitute order for
chaos, to give millions of human
beings advantages they do not now
possess, cannot be deemed an unsolv-
able problem by sturdy and saga
cious American people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Stand Them Off.

There are many reasons for look
ing beyond our own borders, and
taking an interest IN the affairs OF
other lands. The great game OF
representative government is only
just begun. 1t may not be continued
on our plan. But some plan must
be thought out by which more
people, now debarred, can be permit.
ted, with iudicious oversight, to have
some share in their own govern
mental welfare. 1t is not contended
that all peoples are ready for sell
control. But it is the conviction o.
many honest folk that no system o
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
A Story with Several Morals.

The National Advertiser tells story
Of an old bachelor who bought pair
of socks and found attached to one of
them slip of paper with these words =:
Il am young lady oil twenty and would
like to correspond with bachelor, with
a view to matrmony" Name and ad,
dress were given. The bachelor wrote,
and in few days got this letter
"Mamma was married twenty years
ago. The merchant you bought those
socks OF evidently did not advertise or he
would have sold them long ago.
Mamma handed me your letter and said
possibly might suit you. | am eighteen
years old"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

A bill will be introduced into the
Maine legislature establishing a
hunters tax, and the bill is heartily
approved by the fish and game com
missioner and many of the leading
sportsmen of the Pine Tree State.
The bill provides for an annual tax
of SIS tor visiting sportsmen and 81
for residents, 1t is believed that the
passage of the bill will stop poach-
ing and the ruthless destruction OF
big game.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Our Country for the World.

Our Country for The World Fl! we sing
But in no worldly way;
Our count v to the Lord we bring,
And fervent for her pray;
God make her true God make her pure,
God make her wise and good;
And through her may the Christ make sure
Mans W orld wide Brotherhood;
Am RIGA America.
'GainSt Wrong thy might be hurled,
For thee we lift our loud Huzzah
Our Country for the World
oh! broader THAI her wide domains
Be her designs divine;
And richer than her 2 lden veins
Ter charities benign;
Firmer than buttreSsed mountain tower
Her fixed faith in Thee;
Her triunIhs nobler through Thy power
I han gain on land or sea!
America Amt RIGA
'GainSt Wrong thy might be hurled;
For Thee We lift out loud Huzzah
Our Country Tor the World!
Great God, our Country for the World
And all the World for Thee
Christ's banner DER all lands unfurled
In high expectancy!
Pair Dav OF 6 I'd speed on, speed on
Speed truth and peace and love;
Till all below tor Him De won
Who reigns DER realms above!
America! America
'Gainst Wrong Thy might be hurled
For Thee we lift our loud Huzzah!
Our Country for the World!
1.-THE Chicago Advance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Grants Brother.in-Law Dead.

George w. Dent, the brother-inlaw OF
Gen. U. S. Grant, died of pneumonia last
Wednesday. He was 70 years old and
Tor 16 years was the appraiser of Gus.
toms at San Francisco, He was APP
pointed by President Grant and retired
by President Cleveland. He came tc
California in 1852
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
ADyHRTISING RATES.

rhese advertising rates have been adopted
nv the CALEDoNfAN and will be used until
further notice. s,ro
Per inch per week. 81. Per month, 81 80
For three months, So. For SIX months, 80.
DIsco1,NTs. all advertisers using regu-
larly three inches or more, 20 per cent DIS
count from the above rates. Advcrt1sers
using five inches or more regularly. 20 per
cent discount. o4s
oer word first insertion. (Thesc will be set
In reading matter type and given the best i
position in the paper) Legal mott es ~
cents a line three insertions. Probate notices
$3.50 each for three inser lions plssolut'o On y,
three insertions Card OF thanks, 70 cents
Obituary poetry, 10 cents line. W.
Solid electrotypes only will be taken we
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
THE CALIFORNIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

The marriage of Hon. Fred A. How
land, secretary Of state, and Margaret
Louise, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Dewey, will be solemnized at
Christ's church, Montpelier Wednesday,
February
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25

Richard Harding Davis is very i'll, hay
ing been attacked by a return OF fever
contracted in the campaign at Santiago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-25
Brooklyn VermOnters.

The Brooklyn Society OF Vermonters
held their ninth annual reunion-banquet
at the Germania club, Brooklyn, N. Y,
Ian. II, with over 100 sons and daugh
tiers of the Green Mountain state in at.
tendance.
After short reception and period
devoted to the exchange OF social courte-
sizes the guests were ushered into the
spacious dining hall where a fine supper
was s,rved. The bill of fare include,
number oil Vermont dishes which pleas
antly reminded the banqueters OF "home,"
aud the banquet was thoroughly enjoyed.
At the conclusion OF the banquet the
tables were raped to order by the presi-
dent and successful postprandlal exer-
cises were held. Among the toasts re-
sponded to were the following: President
Ezra Brainerd of Middebury, vermont
as a good state to emigrate from"
Judge Jesse Johnson Of Brooklyn, "What
the Vermont idea stands for" Colonel {.
A. Woodruff OF the United States army,
Vermont in military and naval history"
| Stirring addresses were also delivered
by Hon, Charles A. Prouty, member of
| the Interstate commerce commission, on
"The future of the United Stat s." this
being strong protest against expansion,
and by w. b Davenport, president of the
New England Society OF Brooklyn, and
public administrator on "Our Sister So
cieties."
Springfield boasts the largest building
record tor '9S of any state town of its
population. This is evidence that the
Charlestown Springfield electric road
has given a wonderful impetus to the
village.
After being paid off at Estey,.s organ
works at Brattleboro, a Swede by the
name of Anderson accidentally threw
some $40 of his money into the
fire. The ashes were carefully gathered
up and taken to the Peoples Nationa
Bank for inspection in hopes that thu
money might be redeemed thereby max
ing good the loss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-21

to Zamboanga, and supposed to be run
by two discharged soldiers. They muir
dered all the crew General Bates is
now on board the Yorktown bound on
months trip to Balabac and Borneo, to
observe the methods followed by the
British in the government of the Ma
hommedans.
lO:3O p. m.-Thirty insurgents under
a major, escaped from BayOmbong yes
terday about ten minutes before the
Americans entered. Others, it is said,
threw their guns into the river and now
play the role of amigos. Many Span
ish prisoners escaped from the Fill
pinOs. and are at BayOmb0ng.am0ng them
the former governors of the provinces of
TaIlac and Zambales. There is also
quite a large colony of former inSur-
gent officers collected at that point, in
cluding Major Ortiz. who acted as in
teIpreter for the Filipino Commission
headed by General Alejandrino. who Wis
iited Manila in September. Ortiz has
donned the amigo clothing and an
nounceS that he has abandoned the in
surrection.
The Spaniards say that the new in
Nui StItl CdDtidl - IStllSdtt. anu tlldl tlit
American prisoners are at Camitin.
They report having seen Lieutenant Gil
more and his party in the north.
General MdcArthuIfs reconnaissance
entered Dagupan this afternoon. The
Americans found that no insurgents had
been there for four days. The Thirty
third infantry was probably in Dagupan
yesterday, leaving last night. No in
surgents have been seen anywhere near
the railroad, and it is believed that the
only armed force of any size is in the
mountains in the Province Of Zambeles,
to the west, although there are reports of
insurgents concentrating mt San Miguel
de Camilang. west of Panique, and at
Mangatarom Tor Mangalaron) west of
Bayombong. General Macarthur is pre-
Continued on Second Page.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-21
MOB SOUGHT HIS LIFE
And Another Death Charged
Against Fleming.
The Mob Surrounded His House When Single
Shot Rang Cut and an Unknown
Man Dropped Dead

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 20.-Oscar G..
Fleming, the Princess Anne county
magistrate who last Thursday shot and
killed young Clarence l.. Snyder, while
the latter, accompanied by a friend,
was returning to this city from hunt,
this morning took another human life.
Threats to lynch Fleming have been
so numerous that he has turned his
house into an arsenal, and every night
friends stay there with him. Sunday
night a mob proceeded TO his place from
this city, with the intention presumably
Of wreaking vengeance upon him. The
visiting party was composed of about
fifty men, who quietly took a position
behind an outbuilding in the yard and
waited for Fleming to appear. AT
three o'clock this morning a shot rang
out sharply on the frosty air and was
followed by several hundred from the
other side Of the residence, which was
punctured both inside and out by bull
lets. None of the inmates were in
jured.
After the smoke of battle cleared
away Fleming emerged to find Il man
dead in his yard. Nothing was seen
or heard of the attacking party, which
had departed. When day broke neigh
bOrs gathered. and a coroner's jury was
impanelled, and an inquest held. The
man had been shot from Il second story
porch and death was instantaneous. He
was socklesS. ShirtleSS. about II years
old, and evidently stranger. Among
the large number of people who viewed
the body not one person had ever seen
the stranger. His gun was empty. and
beyond small blank hook, with the
name "Gilmore' within on leaf.
nothing was found to identity him.
The theory is that this man was a
tramp, who seeing lights in the window
of Fleming'S house. was approaching
through the yard to solicit assistance.
when shot by watcher from the upIel
porch, and the mob ON the other side
of the house, believing it had been dis
covered and fired upon. opened a fusi-
lade against the. dwelling and then ran
away.
Public opinion exonerates Fleming
from blame in defending his home but
should it develop that the stranger was
not one of the mob, he will have in
tensifed the bitter feeling against him in
consequence of the killing of Snyder.
which is pronounced cold blooded muir
der.
1t is rumored tonight that large num-
her of Snyder's friends have registered
4 VOW against Fleming. and a report at
any time that he had been killed would
not cause surprise.