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The times., 1899-04-03

the occasion of my first visit to this coun-
try in 1876 the American flag was fami-
liar sight up and down the coast and far
into the interior. When / returned there
in 1898 an American flag was as scarce
as a Swiss admiral
Matters are moving with great rapidity
in the Far East, and the facts published
in this particular Blue Book show but too
clearly that in the battle of diplomacy
We have been badly beaten, at least for
the moment. The late American Minister,
Mr.. DENLY, and his successor, Mr.. Conger
can hardly be blamed for doing this, be-
cause II Is field in which trained men are
required, and the most ably trained of
white men are none too well equipped for
coping with the cunning of a Chinaman.
Sir Claude Macdonald has proved himself
a master diplomatist, and We Americans
have prefited much by his efforts on be-
half of American interests.
Outdistnnced by Europe.
mo doubt these interests would have
Jared much better had we withdrawn all
our consular forces from China and in
trusted our commercial interests wholly TO
the English Foreign Office, on the under
standing that all concessions should be
shared equally by English and Americans.
For this service We could have afforded to
pay England at least half the cost of main
tanning her excellent official administra-
ton in the Far East. Today. although
California is nearer to China than Bremen,
Havre, Genoa, or Liverpool. the net result
OF our diplomacy in China is in effect that
while Great Britain has secured railway
concessions aggregating $500 miles, Amer
Jean citizens have had considerable diff
Guilty in acquiring such TO the extent OF
300. Germany, France, and Russia have all
outdistanced US, and if We are not very
careful Ii may be that even the small con-
cession we nominally possess will prove
mythical. Germany, by one word at Pekin
was able TO nullify concession for the
north of China. Who knows if the one be-
tween the Yangt-se River and Hongkong
may not be equally spoiled by the discov-
cry that some portion of the projected line
disturbs the hnterland of sphere Of in
fuence yet to be acquired by Italy or Aus
tria? What l am here indicating has been
already limited at in the newspapers, but
never before has il received so much Off
cial authority as is conferred upon il by
the blue seal OF Lord Salisbury.
1T is well 10 have the Philippines be
cause those islands are close TO China. But
it would be a poor reward for the lives lost
in ire swamps about Manila if we should
wake up from our dream OF conquest to
find that while battling for commercial
base others had seized for themselves all
the advantages with which such base had
been associated
The times., 1899-04-03
Arbitrary Rules for study.
(From The chicago Times, lIeraId)

II cannot he contended that the subiectiun Of
children to certain inteNihle courses OF instruc-
tion. regardless Of Individual capacity, is in har-
mony with other modern departments human
thought where greater results have been achieved.
Neither can it lie argued that such system OF
public school instruction is best calculated to
draw out the dominant faculties of children. for
it has been found by experience that the attempt
to make a child study that for which he has no
naura aptitude prediction quite often
dwaIfs the one faculty which. if properly de
yeloped. would promise the highest achievement
The system that cumpcis pupil whose mind
is almost devoid of mathematical faculty 20 take
fixed arbitrary course in algebra. geometry.
and trigononmrtry Is equally illoeic. and indie
fensible with the system which requires boy
who has no ear for music and no taste for its
study TO sing song before a committee Of mu-
steal examiners before he diploma
from Il high school.
The times., 1899-04-03

"a word TO the wise is sufficient and word
from the wise should b. sufficient. but you ask,
who are the wisef Those who know. The oft
repeated experience OF trustworthy persons may
be taken for knowledge. Mr.. ". NJ Terry says
Chamberain's Cough Remedy gives better salts
faction than any other in the market He has
been in the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
twelve years; has sold hundreds of bottles of this
remedy and nearly all other cough medicines
manufactured. which shows eonensiveiy that
ChamLerlain's is the most satisfactory TO the
people, and is the best. For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 93s F ST NV,
and Conn. ave and st. NV, and li2s Md ave
ne
The times., 1899-04-03

There are many families who own q comfortable
home. surrounded by beautiful garden full oi
huwers and trees. but among all the bright things
that make life attractive they should always keep
4 case ot National Capital Brewing Co.'S ''Dia-
mand" or "MuenCheuer Beer on hand. Case OF
twenty -four bottles. Sl.25. Phone 222.
The times., 1899-04-03
He:ts sfpittc.
tFrom liz s.. Paul Dispatch.

ttr0m the -. Paul Dispaicli.)
The ifst improvement TO be made after peace
IN LuzoB viii be to abolish about three -iourilIs
nj the towns There mor Villages with more
unusual names than be found anywhere else
outside Of the State OF Maine.
The times., 1899-04-03
Hu1ya& James

Taken in the morning, either pure or diluted with
hot cold water. 1t produces copious cyacua-
tion without leaving behind ii any intestinal dis
G uiori exhaustion
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
The Debt of Honor.

Every son when he goes away from home
carries with him the honor of the home to
which the belongs, and he may either enhance
or dissipate it. If he does we'll his success Is
doubled, for it is not only an ornament to him.
self, but crown of honor to his parents.
There is nothing in this world more touching
than the pride Of father or mother in d sons
success Many student, in the rivalries OF
academic life, is thinking about this more than
anything else, and on the day when he is be-
ing applauded by hundreds he is thinking
chiefly of hearts far away that are glorifying
in his honor. In the battles of life in city
like this, there are multitudes doing their BEST
living laborious days, shaking off the tempter
and seeping straight in the middle of the mar
row way, for the sake of those far off whose
hearts will be cheered by their well-doiDg, and
would be broken by their ill-doing. do not
think there is sight more touching-certain-
Iy there is not one that touches me more-than
when youth, who has been away in another
city or in foreign land, and bears in his face
and demeanor takens of his well.doing, comes
back some Sabbath to the church in which bis
boyhood has been spent, and sits again side by
side with the proud hearts that love him.
Where is there disappointment so keen, or
disgrace so poignant, as he inficts who
comes not back because he dare not, having in
the foreign land, or the distant city, soiled his
good name, and rolled the honor of his home
in the dust?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

sociation; and when so advised by the
local Director, he may take in any prop
ertv less than 100 feet which he thinks is
safe from fire by the burning of adjoin-
ing buildings. Neither gins nor ware
houses containing insured cotton shall be
taken into this Association.
23. The General Agent may take into
this Association dwellings, household
goods, barns and out-buildings. In no
case shall household goods be insured,
except within buildings insured in this
Association.
"a. Should any member desire to take
out insurance on cotton or any goods stor-
ed in buildings insured in this Association,
said goods being such as this Association
does not insure, then shall said member
at once notify the General Agent or d.
rector, who shall suspend both the lnsur-
ance and liability to assessment for the
same on such building, until said policy
expires, when the building shall again be
reckoned in the Association as before,
without additional charge to the owner,
if desired.
Is. Any member may withdraw his or
her property, or any portion of it, from
this Association by paying all assessments
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

against the same, and giving the General
Agent or President thirty days notice of
his intention prior to time of withdrawal,
and the surrender of the policy for can
collation.. Likewise, the Association may,
through the Board of Directors, or in
accordance with the requirements of its
policy, remove any property they think
the interest of the Association demands,
by giving the insured thirty days notice
prior to time of withdrawal, but both the
Association and the insured shall be bound
until noon of the goth day from date Of
notice.
26. No member shall, after insuring
property in this Association, take out addi-
tional insurance in another company,
without the written consent of both Pres
ident and the General Agent of this AS
sociation. Nor shall the contents of any
building be insured in another company,
without the written consent of both the
President and the General Agent. Such
violations shall cancel liabilities in this
Association.
~. The General Agent may reduce
the insurance on any property, but may
not, except as herein provided, remove
property. -.
2S. The General Agent may write pol
icies to take effect at any time after time
of insuring.
20. The General Agent shall furnish a
full list of all members, and the insured
property in each township, to the Direc-
tor of that township.
30. Should the Directors at any time see
cause to extend the period for collecting
an assessment, they can extend the time,
not exceeding three months, nor less than
thirty days. Should policy-holder fai
to pay an assessment within thirty days,
then the policy upon which said assess
ment is due shall stand suspended, ane
legal proceedings may be instituted tc
collect the assessment and all cost
thereon.
81. All property insured in this Associa'
ton shall be re-assessed every four year:
by a Board composed of the township d.
rector as chairman, and two stockholder:
of the township who shall be appointed by
the General Agent.
81. The annual meeting of the policy
holders of this Association shall be held or
the second Tuesday of January of each
year, and the Board of Directors shal
meet quarterly, or upon the call OF tht
President.
g. The Bylaws of the Association
may be changed or amended by two
thirds vote of the Directors at any meet
ling. &C..
81. That every member of said corpora
ton be and is hereby bound and obliged te
pay his, her, or their portion of all losses
and expenses happening or accruing tt
said corporation, and all buildings or 9th
er property insured by and with said cor
poration, together with the right, title
and interest of the assured to the land
on which such buildings or other proper
ty may stand, shall be pledged to the salt
corporation and the said corporation shal
have a lien thereon against the assured
hir or her heirs, representatives and as
signs, during the continuance of their IN
surance, as to all debts and liabilities con
tracted or incurred by said corporation
as provided by Act of Legislature, Ap
proved March 9, 1896.
s.. Policy-holders are bound by thl
policy and the Bylaws of this Assocla
ton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

Gen. Jno. Eaton, formerly United States
Commissioner of Education, has been appoint
ed Superintendent of Public Schools in Porto
Rico. He proposes to take SO or 60 teachers
from this country with him to introduce our
methods and discipline in the schools of our
West Indian dependency.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Speedy Fair and Honorable Adjustment Of all Losses.
AHAHAalN why you should insure your
khHAllWA property with the Abbeville-
Greenwood Mutual Insurance

Association.
/. It is an Association of the people,
for the people and by the people, and we
have thoroughly demonstrated that mu-
tual insurance is practicable for and by
homefolks.
2. This Association insures against
"fire and lightning, cyclones, tornadoes
and wind storms" while capital compan-
les insure against fire.
3. This Association has half mil
lion dollars of property insured, and
since its organization has paid thirteen
thousand dollars of losses, at an average
annual assessment of one-half of one
per cent, one-hfth of the cost of other
companies, and not in single instance
has it resorted to the aid of the Courts
to collect an assessment or to adjust a
loss.
q. By this plan you pay for the pro-
lection you have enjoyed in the past, and
if there is no loss, there is no expense;
while in other companies you pay in ad-
vance for protection you expect to get,
though may not get except paid for dear
ly by legal proceedings.
5. This plan is a. contract between
neighbors; while in other companies
you enter into a contract written by
the company, for the company, and
against you. You can read and un-
derstand the policy of this company.
Few understand an average insurance
policy.
f. Speedy, fair and honorable adjust
ment of all losses of property are made
at assessed valuation when insured, with
no three-fourths clause attached. The
man who values your property is your
neighbor, who also adjusts your loss !;
while in other companies, when you sus-
tain loss, a stranger comes and looks
into the ashes and says what is to be
paid you.
7. You can with small expense insure
against fire, wind and storm, while fire
policy is about all you can afford in the
old companies. You can enjoy the salts
faction of knowing that if your dwelling
is burned, it is insured in an Association
composed of friends and neighbors, who
will pay every dollar at which it was
valued, and not be subject to thousand
and one restrictions, imposed by other
companies, more for their advantage
than for the protection of the insured.
The money paid out is kept at home,
and every dollar goes to the looser of
property, which means the upbuilding of
your own county.
8. Don't wait to be burned out and
become burden to your friends by hav-
ing them BEG for you, when absolute pro-
lection is yours by casting in your mite.
Demonstration is fact, and co-opera-
ton is your duty. Therefore, at once in
sure in the Abbeville- Greenwood Mutual
Insurance Association.
BYLAWS
I. This Association is organized for
the sole purpose of protecting its men,
bers in cases of loss of property by
fire and lightning, cyclones, tornadoes,
or wind storms" and shall be known as
the "Abbeville-G Mutual Insur-
ance Association.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
BYLAWS

I. This Association is organized for
the sole purpose of protecting its men,
bers in cases of loss of property by
fire and lightning, cyclones, tornadoes,
or wind storms" and shall be known as
the "Abbeville- Greenwood Mutual Insur-
ance Association.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

Geo. T. Angel wants it understood that wars
can be stopped by the Christian Church. Posi-
bly, but as means to that end the churches
must stop warning between themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

1t is stated that large wool-pulp paper mil
is soon to be established in Columbia, s. g.,
by the Amoskeag Paper Co., of Manchester
n. H.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Advantages.

ASSOCIATION Of the PEOPLE and for the PEOPLE.
PROTECTS ISOLATED PROPERTY.
NO SALARIED OFFICERS.
NO L0SS...N0 EXPENSE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
DUTIES OF TREASURER.

II. 1t shall be the duty of the Treas
urer to estimate the loss on all property
insured, and apportion the same to each
member who shall have notice by mail.
He shall receive, RECEIPT, and hold, sub
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

iect to order of the President, all moneys
accruing from such assessment, and sub
NIT report of same to President. He
shall also give bond sufficient to cover
any assessment that may occur.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
To Contest His Dismissal.

The Free Press of Wednesday contained
a long despatch from Northfeld in which IL
is stated that Rev. s. @. johnson, who was
expelled from the Vermont Conference at
its session at Newport last week will con-
test the action OF the Conference on the
ground that his trial was not conducted on
the lines laid down in the government of
the Methodist church in such matters. Mr..
Johnson still denies the charge that was
preferred against him.
The communication from Mortified
further says From other sou ces of in
formation it is learned that there is sus-
pected to be some jealousy back of this
among the powers that rule the church in
Vermont. He is young man who has held
desirable pastorates over the heads OF older
but ambitious men which did not conduce
to good feeling perhaps. The fact that he
did not approve of the tax laid on churches
in the State for the benefit of Montpelier
semi airy did not place him in good favor
with certain friends of that institution. 1t
is learned that the action of the Conference
was bitterly resented by leading Method
lists in Newport, the Passionate of Mr.. John
son previous to his coming 10 Northtield,
and that he was personally visited by them
and asked to become the pastor Of an indie
pendent church in that place which would
be formed. This he refused to do.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
Miss Annette Upham's Will.

Miss Upham's will was drawn by Col. j.
II. Lucia, January 20, 1896, and is witnessed
by Mr.. and Mrs. George III. Almon and
Jennie A. Pitkin. The minor requests of
$3.50, 5000 and $50, are in favor of individ-
uals living in Montpelier, New York and
Boston respectively.
The heirs are William X. Upham of Cleve-
land, o., nephew; Harry Rex, Canton, o.,
grand nephew; George L. Ballou, New
York, grand nephew; Mrs; Ida Ballou
Charles G. Uphsm, Canton, o., nephew
TO the first named three specific sums are
bequeathed and the residue is to be divided
among the others, although not in equal
amounts
box of valuable papers which he has not
opened, and will not until the heirs arrive
in Montpelier. They are expected in about
two weeks. 1t is also understood that Miss
Upham had box of papers in the safe at
the Windsor hotel at the time of the fire,
but whether or not these were burned
Colonel Lucia has not, as yet, been able to
learn.
Peculiar legal questions will arise in con-
ne elton with the probate OF Miss Upham's
will. In ordinary cases, II person has
been absent and unaccounted for for seven
years he is presumed to be dead by the
court, and upon application the court will
appoint an executor. In cases OF persons
mysteriously disappearing the insurance
companies require seven years to elapse be-
fore policy holder is legally declared dead.
Miss Upham's case is similar and yet ii is en-
tirely different. There is absolutely no
doubt at this time that she persisted in the
Windsor hotel fire and yet the proofs OF
death are wanting. II none of the heirs OF
| beneticiaries object to probating the will
and dividing the property, no one else will
and yet, the question OF her death must
first be passed upon by the probate court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
A BOLD ASSERTION.
The Assertion Made In The Introduce
ton to This Montpelier Citizens
Statement Is Literally True.

There is only one proprietary article on tn
market which gives local evidence touching its
merits; home proof to back up its claims;
Montpelier evidence for Montpelier people.
Statements from people we know in place of
statements from strangers. That preparation
is the one endorsed by Mr.. j. B. Voodry, of
No. 10 Court St., for 90 years ianitor and us
todian of the State Capitol, who says From
my own experience | have every reason to be-
icine and that they will do all that is claimed
for them. l had kidney trouble for seven
back with urinary difficulty. In the morning
when | awakened there was some trouble
with the kidney secretions which, generally
too frequent, were then suppressed. | got
Doan's Kidney Pills at Lester II. Greene's
Drug Store and they helped me in every way,
felt great deal better after the treatment.
| certainly recommend them reliable
kidney remedy should the opportunity occur,
and hope it will be often. will always do
So"
Doan's Kidney Pills, for sale by all dealers;
price 80 cents. Mailed on receipt of price by
Foster Nlilbun Co Buffalo, N, Y. sole agents
for the U, 5.
Remember the name Doan's and take no
other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
The Savings Bank at Hyde Park.

We are this week getting out for the La
noble County Savings Bank and Trust
Company, of Hyde Park, little leatist
giving the comments of the State press on
the showing made by this bank on reaching
its tenth birthday The policy of the bank,
and especially that portion of it which ia
vors the retention Of Vermont money in
Vermont TO foster and develop Vermont
industries, has received the most cordial
and hearty endorsement of practically the
entire State press.
The press comments on this principle Of
bank management are well worth the care
full reading OF every Vermonter. The bank
will be pleased to mail copies OF this lea fiet
free, postpaid, to any one who will send
his address ON postal card, and we advise
everybody to secure copy before the edi-
ton is exhausted.-News and Citizen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
Cabot.


n. b. Rogers is giving his house new
coat Of paint
Mrs. e. q. Dow is suffering quite severely
with sore eyes.
Mrs. B. p. Elmer attended Conference at
Newport, last week.
The family Of George Gould is nearly
all suffering with measles.
Scott Perkins was at home from Mont
pelier Seminary over Sunday.
The Lower Cabot library is to be located
at Mrs, Emily Dow's. They now have
about seventy books.
Willis Cummings of East Montpelier, was
in town Tuesday, to attend the birthday
party OF his uncle, j. L. Durant.
The logs in the mill of j. A. harrington
at Lower Cabot are being sawed out this
week. Albert Noyes is sawyer.
The horse of b. P. Elmer became fright
ened recently and turned around 80 sud-
denly as to overturn the wagon, throwing
Mr.. Elmer out. The horse ran some dis
lance before it was stopped. The wagon
was a complete wreck.
The neighbors and friends Of j. I. Du-
rant gathered at his home last Tuesday
afternoon and evening to celebrate his
eiehty-fourth birthday. Mr.. Durant was
the name OF all present was written.
About sixty partook of the refreshments
and new sugar.
Calais.
The Home Missionary society will meet
with Mrs. Lucy A. Kent Monday, May l,
instead of Tuesday as previously reported.
James Doud, the general salemsn for G.
w. Smith & Son of White River Junction,
was in town Monday night. 1t is his last
trip for the company through the town,
Mr.. Doud has made many friends in his
visits
The summer .erm of Maple Corner, to be
taught by Miss Nora Mower, will CON-
mence Monday, May l.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
Western Cattle Tested.

A short time since N. W. Farnham, who
resides on the Thomas B. Stevens farm in
East Montpelier, purchased fifty herd of
cattle in Chicago. Before they were al
lowed to enter the State they were in
spected and the berculin test was applied
by G. j. Bell of Walden, secretary Of the
sponded to the test and afterwards were in
an abnormal condition. IL was decided to
wait a few days as the long journey they
had taken might have something to do with
their condition. On Tuesday one animal
died and another was in a dying condition.
Mr.. Farnham, becoming alarmed on
Wednesday, summoned Commissioner Bell.
Mr.. Bell, accompanied by a veterinary sur
geon from Wells River subj ,cted the cattle
to second test ON Thursday. The result
is awaited with great interest.