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

Henry Jones, the famous whist expert,
widely known under the nom de plume
OF "Cavendish," is dead.
He was born in London on November
2, 1881. He married in 1858 Harriet
Louisa, daughter of William Norris
Franklin, of Totteridge Herts.
He was educated at Kings College
School and St. Bartholomew hospital,
and became member OF the Royal Col
lege OF Surgeons in 1852 He relinquish-
ed the practice Of his profession in 1869,
having gradually come to devote most
OF his time to literary and editorial work,
especially in regard to games.
His Laws and Principles OF Whist
Stated and Explained" which appeared
in 1862, was revelation to whist
lovers, as it was recognized as the first
great step toward the consolidation Of
the rules and development OF the modern
game and he has been looked npon, or
both sides of the Atlantic, as the great
est authority on whist.
He also published works on piquet
ecrate and billiards, and became recog
nized authority on lawn tennis and othel
games.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
The Dewey Medal.

By the courtesy of the sculptor, Danel
c. French, Harper's Weekly is able to
publish the first authentic reproduction
OF his completed design for the Dewey
medal. The Tiffany company will cut
the dies and strike the medals in copper
1886 in oll.
Upon the diverse is liielike present
menr OF the head of Commodore Dewey,
with the following inscription: THE
gift OF the people of the United
States to the officers and men OF
the Asatic Squadron under the COM
mand of Commodore George Dewey"
Upon the reverse, surrounded by the
words, ain memory Of the victory oil
Manila Bay, May /, 1885," is the figure
of young sailor, stripped to the waist
who sits upon gun, with the flag across
his knees, and one foot resting upon a
swinging loop of rope. In this beautiful
figure Mr.. French has admirably embod
led the genius of the episode in its high
est and purest aspect-the spirit OF th'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

feet, such as ones imagination may pic
ture it to have been on that memorable
morning, and also the spirit of the coun-
try on whose behalf it was going into
action The chief characteristic OF the
facets youth-the beauty, confidence, and
pure intention OF youth. In the pose OF
the figure are alertness, fearless upright
ness, aud the unconscious grace and com.
posure of assured strength. The very
disposition of the flag is suggestive.
The moment represented is not the one
OF victory, but of preparedness thereto.
The flag is not menace to the world,
nor under the pretext of its name is a
policy OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT foreshadowed.
1t is safe in the keeping OF young Ameri.
ca, and when the cause is right it will be
unified.
Its placing in the circle secures an adj
mirable balance between the varied por.
tons and the fiat ones very enjoyable to
the eye. The strong horizontal bar
formed by the cannon, low down in tn,
space, lifts up the 1.-the figure of tn,
youth, and gives it dignity and sens,
Of size very difficult to obtain in so small
a compass. Again, the poise OF that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
The Naval Personnel Bill.

The naval personnel bill, which the
navy has been urging for several
years, finally passed the senate last
Friday and is now awaiting the
Presidents signature. The bill in
terests Vermonters in many ways.
In the first place it was drawn up
by Vermonter. 1t is the creation
of George Edmund Foss, a Chicago
congressman, who hailed from St.
Adams. 1t raises the standard, posi-
ton, pay and emoluments of every
man in the navy and aims to pro-
vide our warships with all-round
fighting men, equipped for active
and effective duty at any post and
in any position during battle. II
proposes to abolish the specialist by
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

amalgamation of the staff aud line OF
the navy and to develope the fight
ing engineer" the man most needed
on board a modern sea fighter.
The bill has an especial interest to
citizens of St. Johnsbury because of
its provision for the Marine Band.
The band will now consist Of 70
members and will be organized and
conducted on a strictly military
basis and become the national band
of America. Already it is planned
to send the band to the Paris expo
sition and wherever the United
States flag flies will be heard the
reputation, at least, Of the Marine
Band.
Vermont is represented in the Ma
rine Band by St. Johnsbury boy,
Robert S. Mackinnon, Oldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mackinnon.
He plays one Of the carinets and is
one of the Youngest members in the
organization. BY the passage Of
this bill his pay is raised to $50
month, which is a good advance
from his former salary. The st.
Jobnsbury friends Of Mr.. Mackinnon
congratulate him on his position in
the finest band 10 America and his
excellent prospects.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

Our sympathy is extended to the
St. Adams Messenger. 1t recently
established a column of questions
and answers and out of this has
grown a controversy between FIR.
Sullivan and one who hides his
identity under the name "Agnostic."
The latter's reply to FIR, Sullivan in
Saturdays Messenger filled nearly
four columns. 1t must give the
editor that tired feeling to have tc
wade through such stuff as this.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Death of President Faure of France.

M. Felix Faure. the president Of
France, died at 10 O'Clock Thursday
night from apoplexy, after an illness OF
only three hours. He had been in poor
health for some time. He spoke to his
private secretary at 6 O'Clock saying
that he did not feel well. The secretary
led him to sofa and summoned assist
ance. Physicians were summoned at
once, but he continued to grow worse.
He became unconscious about 8 o'clock
and the physicians announced then that
his case was hopeless.
M. Faure was born iii Paris in 1871,
and for many years was a shipping
broker and ship owner at Havre. He
first appeared in national politics in
1880, and the following year was elected
to the chamber of deputies. He soon
came to have great influence among the
Union Republican group. He was re-
elected several times. and as cabinet
officer served as under secretary OF the
colonies and as minister OF marine.
NJ. Faure's election to the presidency
in 1895 was triumph for the moderate
republicans, who had placed both Carnot
and Casimir.Perier in that position. His
election by the national assembly was a
popular disappointment, tor he was not
conspicuous leader. M. Faure in per.
sonal appearance was handsome man
with fine carriage, and his family lite
was irreproachable.
M. Loubet has been elected as his sue
cessor He was born in 1888 at Mar
same, Drone, and is lawyer by proies
sion. He entered the chamber in 1876
and was elected to the senate in 1885
He voted with the Moderate Left ant
was minister of public works under Tir
ard in 1887. He became premier Feb
%, 1892.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

The war revenue tax comes high to
railroad reorganizations. Three legal
instruments were filed in a Colorado
county clerks Office last week involv-
any the mortgage and sale of tWCC
Southwestern railroads and the
amount of revenue stamps affixed
was $33,150. There were 663 $50
stamps affixed to the instruments.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Vermont News.
DR.. J. c. French Dead.

Rev. Dr. j. Clement French, pastor of
the Paris Presbyterian church at Newark,
N. J., died in that city Feb. IA. after an
illness OF more than two months.
DR.. French was born at Barre, May g..
1882. He graduated from Williams Col
lege in 1853. He completed course in
the Union Theological seminary in New
York in 1855, and in 1875 the degree of
doctor Of divinity was conferred by
Williams. He held pastorates at Brook
line, Mass, and at a number Of churches
in Brooklyn. In 1879 he accepted the
call to the Park Presbyterian church.
Fire Smouldered all Night.
Major A. B. Valentines home at Ben
nington narrowly escaped destruction
during the recent cold snap. The evening
refore the family retired it was observed
that the smell of smoke was quite APP.
parent throughout the house, but after
close search had revealed nothing
wrong, no more thought was given to
the matter and the family retired to rest,
never suspecting that at that very mo-
ment the floor beneath the fire place was
smoking and smouldering away, only
waiting for a favorable opportunity to
break forth and wrap the house in flames
Upon arising in the morning, however,
the odor OF smoke was discerned more
plainly than on the preceding evening,
and 1t was determined to have a more
thorough search than before, to find, if
possible, the cause. 1t was at last dis.
covered that the smoke issued from be-
meath the fire place and upon this being
torn up the fire was seen beneath.
Petitions from vermonters.
In the senate, on the 9th inst, Mr..
Ross presented a petition OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union Of Derby
Line, praying for the enactment of egis-
lation to prohibit the sale of ntoxicat-
ing liquors in government buildings; also
petitions OF the Congregational Society
and Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Derby Line and of the Young
Peoples Society OF Christian Endeavor
of the First Congregational church OF st.
Adams, praying for the enactment of
legislation to prohibit the interstate
transmission OF lottery messages and
other gambling matter by telegraph;
which were referred to the committees
on public buildings and judiciary COM
mittee.
Bratteboro still worships Kipling, for
her leading professional and business
men have sent a letter which will be pre-
scented to Rudyard Kipling by per-
sonal friend. This letter expresses great
qualification at Kipllng's return to this
country, and the wish that he will visit
Brattleboro and make his residence there
as hitherto. The letter also states that
the signers would like 10 give dinner
and reception there in Kipling's honor on
any date that he may name. This letter
is called out by statements which have
appeared in regard to the relations be-
tween Kiping and his brother-in-law.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Probate of Will.
ELIZABETH L. AMsDEN'S ESTATE.

ELIZABETH L. AMSDEN'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate office
in st. .Johnsbury, within and for said district,
on the 18th day of February A. D. 1899.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth L. Amsden late of
Walden, in said district, deceased being
presented to court by Walter H. Weeks,
the Executor therein named, for probate:
1t is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said court, to be held at the Pro
bate office in St. Johnsbury. on the 2sth
day of February A. d. $780,. and show
cause, II any they may have, against the pro-
bate of said will. for which purpose it is
further ordered that copy of the record Of
this order be published three weeks success
sively in the Caledonian, printed at St.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed
for hearing.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

to the decoration of the whole. Lastly
the whole possesses that quality which
is a charm of low relief-"enveloppe" as
the sculptors call it. Atmosphere is,
perhaps, our nearest English word; the
pattern of the decoration is not one
merely of light and dark, but OF several
degrees of light and several degrees OF
dark, as if viewed through varying
planes of atmosphere. The result is,
though, not hard and gritty, but lumin-
Gus, rich, and velvety.-[ Harpers Week
w.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

The Cunard luck is still with the
company and the lone.overdue
steamer Pavonia, from Liverpool to
Boston, has put i'll at the Azores,
much the worse for wear on account
of the heavy seas of the early part Of
February.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

The Arabic alphabet has twenty-nine
letters, each of which is written differ
emily, according as it stands alone, or,
in combination with other letters, at the
beginning, middle. or end of word.
To learn the alphabet, therefore, means
to memorize 4x29=116 different signs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Aguinaido as a Ruler.

What do we really know about Aguin-
aldo, who by and with the advice and
consent of Senator George F. Hoar and
the authority Of the declaration of l1de-
pendence, demands for himself and his
associates the sovereignty OF the Phil
ippine islands
We know that as a rebel leader who
had been stirring the Filipinos to revolt
against the Spanish government he was
bought off by the Spanish, who paid him
very large bride to quit the sedition
business. He promptly accepted the
bride, and although he was stipulated
that the money should be used for other
purposes, he proceeded to Hong Kong,
and, like thrifty little gentleman, de-
posted it to his own credit in bank.
We know that in organizing on paper
his Philippine republic one OF his earliest
cares was to issue a proclamation in
which the insignia OF his great Office,
gold headed cane, and gold whistle,
were most particularly described.
We know that Mr. Raymon Reyes
Lala, native OF the Philippines, now in
this country, declares that "Aguinaldo
and his companions, though tervent pat
riots, do not represent the best classes
of the Philippines, "who almost without
exception, are for annexation or pro-
tectorate."
We know that he comes OF mixed
race remarkable rather for the ightness
and CELEBRITY of its intellectual operations
than for the qualities OF steadfastness,
wisdom and sound judgment; race
that, under the oppressive rule of thiev-
ing Spanish governors-general,h has never
had the opportunity by experience in
public affairs, to develop the capacity foi
self government.
Yet the ardent anti.expansionist wants
to ntrust the lives, the fortunes, and the
future. of these children among the races
of men to this tricky, vain, shiity, feather
headed, incapable and seltchosen leader
in order that they may be spared thu
horrors of enslavement under that ruth
less despot, William Mckinley. / New
York Times
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22

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

80, no, ma'am," pleaded the tramp.
you may think my life all sunshine, but
it amt. Wherever go am beset with
dangers. In tact, ma am, carry my life
in my hands"
"Ah, see," exclaimed the temporary
hostess. THAT accounts for your not
washing your hands. You don't dare to
do it for fear you'll drown YOURSELF
[Stray Stories.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Current Press Comment.
Create the Admiral Rank for Dewey.

The action of the senate in creating the
office of admiral, Tor the purpose of hav-
ing this rank bestowed upon Rear Adj
miral Dewey, is fitting recognition of
the mastery manner in which that Off.
Ger has performed his duties Rear
Admiral Dewey won the first victory in
our war with Spain, and from that day
down to the present time his official
course has been such that nothing has
happened to in any way impair the luster
OF the reputation he then won. He is al
most the only commanding officer con-
corning whom such statement can be
made, for our war with Spain apparently
dimmed quite as many regulations as it
frightened. Rear Admiral Dewey has,
no doubt, had the advantage of having
his actions and his personality viewed
from a perspective of many thousands Of
miles. He has not been travelling over
our country to be kissed, and neither has
he been in Washington to be made an
object OF envious contention. To great
degree, his work has been carried on
under conditions necessarily of his own
choosing, and the highest praise that can
be bestowed upon him is that, when
left thus free to act, he has apparently,
in all instances. acted in way to meet
unqualified approval All this indicates
not only high professional ability, but
also personal readiness, tact and rare
good Judgment, He has won his laurels
by faithful, honest work and there is no
reason why the country should show the
least hesitation in bestowng them. Over
and above everybody else he is the hero
of our late war with Spain, as he is by
long odds, in the opinion entertained of
him by the American people, the one who
possesses the greatest respect and popu-
larity. 1t is we'll that he should be hon
ored in manner which, while giving
him a marked advancement in rank,
will not deprive any of his naval asso-
ciates of their ordinary promotions.
=[Boston Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
New Librarian Of Congress.

The election of Samuel S. Barrows as
Librarian Of Congress, to fill the va
cancy caused by the recent death of John
Russell Young, was authorized last week
Tuesday. Mr.. Barrows is now repre-
sentative in Congress from the 10th
Massachusetts district. He was born in
New York IN 1871. He had his own
way to make in the world and while ac-
curing an education supported himself
by working for newspapers. He was
Secretary Stewards private secretary at
Washington during the war and acted
as correspondent for several papers. He
studied at Harvard from 1871 to 1874
and then went to Germany for special
study. During one of his vacations he
was correspondent with Gen. Custer
in his Indian expeditions. He was for
several years pastor of the historic First
Parish church of Dorchester, Mass, and
from 1884 to 1896 was editor of the
Christian Register; the official paper OF
the Unitarian denomination. Mr.. Bar
rows has been profound student of the
great social, religious and economic
questions, and as recreation has cult
waited knowledge of the classics. He
is regarded as an ideal man for the po-
sition to which he is appointed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-22
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm hereto
fore doing business under the name of the
Stevenson Granite Company is hereby dis,
solved by mutual consent and the business
will be continued by Alexander Stevenson
and William Salters under the same firm
name, Edward F. Ayers having retired from
the company The new firm will collect all
accounts and pay all bills.
EDWARD F. AYERS,
West Danville, VT, Feb. z, 1899,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-04-05
ANOTHER WAR.

Samoa is an island in the Pacific
ocean some forty three hundred
miles from San Francisco, Califor-
MIA. A trouble arose there be-
tween several kings for the govern
ment of the island. The American
and the English cOnsuls favored
one faction Of the Samoans, and
unfortunately the German consul
favored another faction and by his
influence the Samoan government
became antagOnistic to both Eng
land and America, which resulted
In the naval commanders of the
United States and England, in Sa-
moan waters joining their forces.
The result was, the English and
the United States fleets bOmbarded
the towns along the Samoan coast.
The Germans did not resent the
attack, and it is hoped that the
trouble may settle so that a war
does not take place between the
United States and England on one
side, and Germany and the little
insignificant island on the other
side.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-04-05

Passengers WILL uso regular tram
through t. Washington
81" Steps only on roticc TO agent.
Tickets will be coed returning on
any +. g Liar train, except tho Penn
tylvania Limited, until April 8, May
&. and May 20, respectively, and to
stop of ut Baltimore within limit.
Holders of special excursion tick
cts to Washington can purchase, at
tie Pennsylvania Railroad Cicke,
Offices in Washington, exc1rsion
tickets to Richmond at rate Of 81 90
and to Old Point Comfort (sll raiD
at Sc 90; at the Offices Of tic Nor.
folk and Washington Steamboat
Company, excursion tickets (uot in.
cludiug meals and stat. rooms ON
steamers) to Old Point Comfort or
Norfolk, Va, at % SO. and to Vir.
ginia Beach ut $3.50; Washington 10
Mt Vernon ard return, via electric
railway, so cents.
Should the humber Of passengers
not be sufficient to warrant the run.
ing of spt cial train, the company
reserves the right TO carry partici-
parts in this excursion on regular
train.
Tickets on sale in PittsLurg. ct
Union Ticket Of6ce, $50 Fifth Avenue,
and Uni,n Station, and at MI stations
mentioned above For full i,.forina-
tion apply 10 agents or Thomas E.
Wstt, Pr senser Agent Western DIS
tricf, Fifth Av. nue. aud SmitLfield
Street, Pitt.burg.
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lum, but just allow him to run
along and cut his antics to his
hearts content. When he gets out
Of breath he will lay down and
sleep it of. At all events he is
entirely harmless. He will injure
no one and will but more fully es-
tablish the fact that reason with
him is entirely dethroned. He
had better get DIR. Quay's advice
where he ought to be. Whether
he had better be placed in a strict
jacket or be allowed to remain at
home. amuse the audience and ex-
hibit his pOsteriOr. The Demo-
cracy at the proper time will place
a full ticket in the field of first
class deserving men and candidates,
and be united, and with the aid OF
the taxpayers, will elect it.
We met a small school boy since
the last issue of the SENTINEL,
who, with earnest face, inquired
of us: "WOuld You please, Mr..
Editor, let me know what has
come over the SENTINEL. Such
silly, senseless trash rs its last is
sue contains, never saw in any
newspaper that makes any preten
tiOn to fair common sense
We answered him; My dear child,
we can not say. He answered,
che does not drink, does he? If he
does not, then there is something
wrong with his upper story. Has
he no friends that will look after
hint Why we have plenty boys
in our school who can write more
sensible, by far, than the weak,
crazy stuff that he has in his
paper" We remarked again,
well my little friend, You had bet
ter call to see him. Probably Won
can give some advice that would
benefit hi \. From your sensible
talk, you ought to be able to give
some good advice.