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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05

The Los Angeles Times has exclu-
sive news Of the fighting in the Phil
ippines. 1t is the only paper in the
country which has a representative
on the spot, who is not only able to
describe the fighting but does it very
handsomely and well. This is Gen.
H. G. Olis himself, who is the Cali
fornia editor, and a veteran with
quill, muscilage and scissors alike
when he isn't helping cut off Agun-
aldo's retreat or cutting up Filipinos
or sticking couple of companies
together or writing orders to his
colonies. 1t is easy to see how the
place of editor and that of general
work right in together. Gen. Elwel
Otis, in command of the whole fight
is the central figure of interest; but
it will be hard to keep the attention
of newspapers off the man who il
editing the fighting at the front, H
G.. Otis.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Press Comment.
Fast Trims in the East.

We are glad to note the material
increase in speed which has been
made in our trans.continental lines.
1t is good thing all around. But
is there any good reason why there
should not be faster trains here in
the east? A growing and prosperous
section of our country which con-
tains one-thirtieth of its whole pop
ulation should not be sighted merely
because distances are not as great as
in the bounding west.
1t is quite as important, for in
stance, for the merchant in Manches-
ter, N. H., or Portland, Me-, to save
time in journeying to or from the
business metropolis OF New England
as it is for his business associate in
the west. Our railway managers
will find it to their own advantage,
as we'll as that of the public whom
they are serving, to give New Eng
land and New Englanders few OBJ
ject lessons in rapid transit up to
date Boston Globe.
Amy Otherss
Three or four probable candidates
for representative in congress from
the east side have already been men,
toned. The Brattleboro Reformer
in casting its eyes over the territory
sees several other gentlemen who are
not averse to receiving the honor OF
an election provided it should be ten
dered to them. They are George N.
Dale of Island Pond, Henry c. Ide
of st. Johnsbury, w. E. Johnson Of
Woodstock, and perhaps w. B. c.
Stickney of Bethel. If any Others
have aspirations in that direction
they should hasten to inform the
public and not deprive the east side
voters Of seeing the free-for-all race
from start to finish White River
Junction Landmark.
The Worlds Policemen.
America and Great Britain are the
policemen OF the world. And police
men are obliged to go armed for the
protection of society. Therefore, tits
very evident that neither of the An
glo-Saxon nations can give this dis
armament scheme any but moral
support. But that need not in the
least interfere with the disarming OF
the others. Their disarming is like
the taking of weapons away from
quarrelsome persons who would use
them to each others hurt. When
peoples moral responsibility is suffi.
GENTLY awakened there is no harm in
their carrying concealed weapons
indeed, it makes for peace and justice
when Others seek to Cypress. Amer
lea and England need their night
sticks and revolvers until complete
order is established in the world
and then they will be the most ready
to give them up Commercial ADJ
vertiser.
Cuba's Small Army.
Our military administration in
Cuba has been making an investiga-
tion of the more or less mythical
Cuban army through its department
commanders, and the returns are
now in. From them it appears that
the total force which can be account
ed for today amounts to IS, 219 men,
exclusive of commissioned officers.
The latest fanciful estimate was So
900, and before that the imagination
of Gomez counted 4S 900 officers and
privates.- Chicago Times Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Fungi and Crops.

w. A. Orion, recent graduate of
the University of Vermont, read
paper of great interest at the recent
meeting of the Vermont Botanical
club in Burlington. His subject was
parasitic Fungi" and for over
year he has been engaged along this
line of research.
He called attention to the immense
amount of damage done by the ap.
parently insignificant fungi to nearly
all agricultural products. "In Hi
nois alone" he said, ut has been es-
timated that one kind Of fungus does
1915, 900 worth Of damage to wheat
each year. The oat smut costs the
whole country $S,000,000 annually
and the fungus commonly known as
rust costs us as much more. To
bring the matter nearer home, Ihave
estimated from observations at the
Experiment farm, where conditions
are better than those throughout
the state, that Vermont farmers lose
$500, 1000 year from potato diseases
alone. These figures are probably
below the real amount. The average
yield of potatoes through the state
is IT bushels per acre. There is every
reason to believe that each acre un-
der cultivation may be made to yield
100 bushels more by spraying which,
estimating potatoes at 80 cents
bushel, would increase our annual
profit from this source by $500, 900.
In one large apple orchard the loss
from fungi which could have been
killed by spraying amounted to $13
a tree. Taking into consideration
the thousands of treesi in Vermont it
is easy to see the enormous yearly
loss in apples. Grape vines also
suffer, but not to so great an extent.
Nor are ornamental plants free from
destruction. The United States agri-
cultural department places the an.
nual loss to this country from para.
site fungi at $200,O0O,0OO. This
amount is certainly not too large
Mr.. Orion presented a printed list
of the parasitic fungi of Vermont to
each of those present. In this ar,
classified al species of fungi which
grew on 500 kinds of plants. 1t il
expected that two or three times thi
number will be added when tn
classification is complete. TIL
figures given serve to show the grea
economic benefits which result from
modern botanical research and the
also demonstrate the practical valu
of the botanical club as a means c
| putting these facts before the people
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Bankruptcy Notice.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR
THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR
THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In re John II. George Bankrupt.
Whereas John H. George of Hardwick,
Vermont, was on the 18th day Of March,
bankrupt under the National Bankruptcy
Law, notice is hereby given that the first
meeting OF the creditors of said John H.
George will be held on the 18th day of April,
A. ID. 1899, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at
st. Johnsbury, County of Caledonia, dis.
trict of Vermont, for the consideration Of
creditors claims against said John II. George
Tor the purpose of appointing one or more
and for the transaction of any other bust.
ness proper to be done at that time under
said law.
DAVID H. PORTER,
Referee In Bankruptcy
st. Johnsbury, Vermont, March 20, A..
ID. 1899,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Standard Drug Store,
100 Eastern Ave.

Japan has today the largest and
most powerful battleship of any ma
ton in the world. Her "Asahi" re-
Gently launched at Glasgow, exceeds
by one hundred tons any other
battleship in existence.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05

The casualty list of the last con-
gress was the longest on record.
Three members were unseated as a
result Of contests; nine resigned
three of them to assume the govern
orship; thirteen died, making a total
of 25, 7 per cent of the total men,
bership.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05

WANTED.-Case of bad health that
R'I'P'A'N'S will not benefit. Send cents
to Ripans Chemical Co.. New York, for 10
samples and 1000 testimonials.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Cuba's Small Army.
+" Sprit1g Unlocks
The Flowers

L HS ILO'CUETS
To Paint the Laughing Sol"
And not even Nature Would
alloqv the flowers to groqu
and blossom 10 perfection
yithoat good soil. Moqv
Nature and people are mach
alike; the former mast haze
Sunshine, latter mast haze
pure blood in order to haze
perfect health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood trou.
bles of all sorts. 1t is to the human
system what sunshine is to Nature -
the destroyer of disease germs. 1t
nerer diSappointS.
Poor Blood" The doctor said there
were not seven drops Of good blood in my
body. Hoods Sarsaparilla built me up and
made me strong and we'll" SUSIE E. BROWN,
l6 Aston Hill, Lynn, Mass.
Dyspepsia, etc.-"A complication Of
troubles, dyspepsia, chronic catarrh and
inflammation OF the stomach, rheumatism,
ETC., made me miserable. Hadgno appetite
until l took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
acted like magic. ! am thoroughly cured"
N. B. SEELEY, 1874 w. 18th Av., Denver, Col.
Rheumatism MY husband was
obliged to give up work on account Of rheu-
matism. No remedy helped until he used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
tarrh. give it to the children with good
results" MRS. ]. S. MoMArH, Stamford Ct
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
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Hoods Pills cure liver Ills the non.irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Even Insurance
REQUIRES Experience.

We know it is often thought, when
man finds he can do nothing else,
insurance is the business for him.
But fire insurance policy cannot be
written intelligently by man who
knows nothing about it. We can
give you the benefit Of experience.
Half way up and half way down
On the wrong side of Eastern Avenue"
PINKARv r. Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
A YOUNG LADY SERIOUSLY INJURED
Miss Gsrnett Thrown from a Buggy
Near FarmyiIIe.

FARMVILLE. VA, December R-(Spe-
cial)-A runaway accident occurred near
here this evening in which Miss Fannie
Garnett. Of Buckingham county. was Sc
riously injured At midnight she remains
unconscious, and DR.. William K. Ander-
son. who is attending her. IS unable TO
say what the result of her injuries VIII
be-
Miss Garnett IS the daughter Of Mr..
william L. Garnett. who lives in Buck
ingham. about fourteen miles from Farm
Vile She and her father had been IN
town to-day shopping and started home
late this afternoon. Whom going down
the hill leaving town. part Of the harness
broke and the horse ran away. When
crossing Buffalo bridge Miss Garn6tt was
thrown out and her head struck The rail-
ing with great force. The horse contin-
ued a mile or more before being stopped
by a negro man. Mr.. Garnett being un-
able to control IT, The father hurried
back. and his daughter. who was found
unconscious, was brought back 10 the
residence Of her uncle. Mr.. r. W. Gar
nett.
Or. Anderson has been in attendance
upon Miss Garrett all night and regards
her condition az extremely critical. She
is an exceedingly pretty girl and very
popular here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
SHOOTING LAST MONDAY.
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE or CLUBS.
IL VIII Meet Next NJ 50. Pauline
North Carolina Amendment.

WASHINGTON, December R.-Tna
Executive Committee OF the National Re-
publican League Of Clubs met here to-
day for the purpose OF deciding upon
city for holding the next convention OF
the league. President George Stone. OF
San Francisco. pr sided.
On motion OF Ar. Myers. of New Jer-
sey. a resolution was unanimously adopt
cd. reciting that IN the death OF VICE
President Hobart the league had lost
warm friend and supporter, the Senate a
wise presiding officer. and the country an
able statesman
ST. Paul. MINI, was chosen as the place
for holding the next convention of Re
publican clubs. receiving . votes. TO Tor
Indianapolis and Is for Sioux Falls.
The date Of the convention was hXed
for the third Tuesday in July.
On motion OF Melville Hayes, Of OHIO
resolution was adopted expressing the
sympathy of the league with the Repub-
licans OF North Carolina I'm their struggle
against the adoption OF a proposed
amendment to the Constitution OF that
State. which it is alleged. violates the
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments Ia
the Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
THE LyNCHBuRG HICHwAYMEN.
Supposed Capture of One of Them In
Petersburg.

PETERSBURG. VA. December Il
(special) THE first information OF the
highway robbery OF the suburbs OF Lynch-
burg was furnished TO the police vi ms
city by to-day's Dispatch, and the state
ment i'm the Dispatches special mat me
supposed robbers had tak0n an eastern
bound freight caused al freight trains
from the West TO be watched rms eve
ming between and o'clock Oincer
planes. who was on the lookout IN the
western part of the city, saw tnree ne
Q1roes Jump from a moving freight tFaln
when The train was crossing Fleet street,
and he at once gave chase. Ne succeeded
I'm capturing one OF them, Albert Pattel-
son by name. The other two escaped
capture by outsiders because OF the iact
that they had loaded pistols ~ their
hands and frightened the crowd that
gave chase Patterson was taken 10 the
statiOn-house. and when searched TWO
new pistols. both loaded. were found on
his person: also. q blue and white mut-
ner. one buckskin driving glove. knife
with the letters &C. Z. s. on one side and
"E. +. S. on the other. and 30 cents in
money Patterson claims to be from
louisville Ky. and is a desperate-look-
ing man. From Information received
from Lynchburg tonight Patterson IS be-
lleved TO be one Of the highwaymen, and
also to be connected with a burglary
which was committed In Covington, Va,
an Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13

by the forces under Aguinaido. flying the
Philippine flag accompany the vessels
Concord and Raleigh back TO Suhig bay,
In June. 1898. In order ~ compel the sur
render 81 the Spanish forccsy
Mr. Pettigrew asked for immediate con-
sideration OF the resolution, but Mr..
Chandler objected. and II went over until
tomorrow
COEUR D'ALENE TROUBLE.
At the conclusion OF routine business,
the resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Pettigrew, OF South Dakota. reciting GER
tain things alleged to have been done by
General Merriam In connection with the
trouble with the Occur d'Alene mining
district. and directing the Secretary of
War to transmit to the Senate all or
ders and information in his possession,
bearing upon the subject. was laid be-
fore the Senate.
A lively tilt occurred between Mess-s.
Chandler and Pettigrew, after which the
resolution was referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Al I265 o'clock. on motion of Mr.. Hale
OF Maine, the Senate went into executive
session. At :S5 the Senate resumed bust
ness in open session.
DEATH OF MR.. ERMENTROUT.
A message from the House was pre-
scented. announcing the death Of Repre-
sentative Daniel Ermentrout, Of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Penrose. OF Pennsylvania, in
troduced the usual resolution, and 1t was
adopted. The Senate then, at $40 +. M.
as further mark Of respect. adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
RAILROAD AGAINST CIGARETTES.
southern's Employees In south Car
oIInn Forbidden TO smoke Them.

ATLANTA, GA, December ia gene
raj order has been circulated by the
Southern railway. applicable only to the
South Carolina Division, that all en-
ployees Of the company must stop using
cigarettes or resign their positions. and
that in future no one will be employed
who smokes cigarettes.
Assistant General Passenger Agent y
II. Hardwick says it may soon be made
applicable TO all the different branches Of
the road.
The order issued by the South Carolina
Department is an iron-clad rule, and APP
plies to all the departments OF the line
throughout the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
DEATH RESULTED FROM BLOWS.
Henry Macguire Fatally Injured in
"a FIGHT with Percy Shepherd.

BALTIMORE, MD, December lz.-iSpe-
cial)-The jury of inquest summoned by
Coroner Grempler, rendered a verdict that
Henry Macguire who died Saturday
night at the Maryland University Hos
pital. came to his death from inilamma-
ton Of the brain, caused by blows struck
bv Percy NJ. Shepherd, formerly Of RNh-
mond
Shepherd was recommitted to jail TO
await the action Of the grand jury The
ALLEGED assault occurred thanksgiving
evening in a clearinghouse at 6j2 west
Lombard street. where the two men lived.
The father Of the accused, Mr. Joseph
II. Shepherd. OF Richmond, and Congress
man j. w. Denny a friend OF the family.
were present at the inquest
Shepherd. in a statement 20 the jury.
told of the event of the day on which the
assault was committed. He said there
had been some difficulty during the after
noon. started by Macguire who had been
drinking At night he went into Mac
CURES room 10 get a chair, ana was at
tackled by Macguire. A fight ensued. He
could not tell who struck the first blow.
Henry W. Peters. of 200 west Lombard
street. said he Witnessed The fight lie
had gone 10 the room with Macgulre :
room maze. SutbIdiN -. oli4N'A4i Ia 0atN
Mcguire struck the first blow. Shepherd
then struck Alacgulre. who fell. bl, quick
" arose. shepherd hit him second time.
In falling Macguire struck the side Of an
iron bedstead He got up, however. and
upon rushing toward Shepherd, was again
knocked down. He then struck another
iron bedstead. Shepherd then closed in
on him and pinned him down on the bed.
Mrs. Della Miburn said both men were
under the influence Of liquor, Shepherd
more so than Macgnire
DR.. Y. G. Keirle. who made an autopsy
ON the body OF Macguire said the latter
had extensive bruises on the forehead.
He said the injuries indicated that he
had received numerous blows Death was
due 10 Inflammation OF the brain.
Mr.. Shepherd Is well known in Rich
mond. and was for some years clerk IN
the Chesapeake ard Ohio railway offices
here. Since moving to Baltimore he has
been with he Baltimore and Ohio. He
is quite popular here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Holiday Excursion Rates, Season
Isog-I90o. n, Il. X y. II. X.

For the Chri tmas holidays the Rich
mond Fredericksburg ana Potomac rail-
road will sell round-trip tickets 10 points
an it's line and 10 Alexandria and Wash
ineton at reduced rates. Tickets on sale
pecember pod sd 24th, and 18th. and
December Goth, Slst, and JANUARY lst,
GOOD going only on date OF sale and for
continuous passage in each direction;
final limit January !, -" Round-trip
r,tes from Richmond 10 Fredericksburg.
g. e0. Alexandria. sL60 Washington, %.SJ.
FOR tickets end further information ap-
nlv 10 Richmond Transfer Company. no.
a.; Main street: Ticket Agent, Byrd-strect
statior or w. p. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
New Yorker Not Only Willin', But
Anxious.
NOMINATION. by ACCLAMATIoN


CLEVELAND O., December ia
Washington dispatch TO the Leader says:
Washington just now is hive of po-
ltica industry. The Arlington Hotel is
one OF the leading centres OF political ac-
tivity and one cannot enter the lobby Of
that hosiery of an evening without see
ing i'm one corner or another small groups
Of prominent figures in the Republican
party, engaged in serious and earnest
consultation. Conferences are held also
in the apartments of Senator Hanna and
Henry G. Payne. respectively the chair
man and vice-chairman Of the National
Committee
Two of the greatest questions that are
receiving the attention of these men are
first, who shall be McKinley's running
mate next year? and second. Shall we
nominate our ticket by accamation? In
the light Of information that has peen
gathered within the last three days. from
contact with leaders in politics. it may
be stated. almost without qualification,
that the Republican national ticket next
year will be Mckinley and Root. That
the President will be renominated there
has been no doubt for long time.
AS to the nominee for Vice-President,
the sentiment in favor Of Elihu Root, the
Secretary OF War; which became appa-
rent several months ago, has assumed
proportions that, in the opinion OF men
who are masters in the art OF politics,
practically insures his being given second
place ON the ticket.
Careful. conservative men like Mr..
Payne do not hesitate at this time to pre-
dict Mr.. Roots nomination for the vice.
presidency by the Republican party next
yea.
That Mr. Root is willing to go on the
ticket with Mr.. Mckinley there is not the
slightest doubt. II may be said even that
the Secretary IS ambitious 20 procure the
vice-pTesiucnual nomination. In tact il
is known that he has aspirations OF that
| character. He l. perhaps better equipped
for the place than almost any other New
York man who has been mentioned IN
this connection.
PLATT AGREEABLE
II IS believed he would be acceptable to
Senator Platt, who, by the way. was
largely instrumental IN having him ap-
| pointed Secretary Ayers successor IN the
| Cabinet
When Mr.. Plat was asked tonight
whom he favored for the yice-presiden-
tial nomination he said
ANY good New York man would suit
me-"
How about Mr.. Root?"
MIR. Root would be satisfactory" was
| Mr.. Platts reply. Mckinley will De
nominated by reclamation"
As 10 the matter of nominating the en-
/ tire ticket by reclamation, there Is rea-
son TO believe that the next Republican
/ National Convention will establish such
! a precedent Senator Hanna has con-
/ ceived the idea, and it is remarkable how
/ fayorably IL is being received. The Sena-
tor has cOnfded his proposition TO rev
! friends, and they are enthusiastic over II.
Mr.. Hanna believes that inasmuch as
Mckinley will be renominated in that
manner. his running mate should be ac-
corded the same distinction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
4 and 10 the great building was crowd-

Of s and 10 the great building was crowd
cd TO It's utmost capacity. whilst outside
hundreds OF people stood and gazed az
tho show windows. which have been MADE
immensely attractive.
The Citizens Band gave an excellent
concert inside the house, and in one OF
the windows the drama Of Little Red
Riding Hood was enacted by children
who had been cevery trained. The in
terror OF the store has been beautifully
decorated with evergreens. palms. and
other things. The stock is enormous. 1t
Is a veritabIe revelation I'm the progress
made by department stores within the
last few years. Everything for Every
body is the motto Of the establishment,
and It is most faithfully borne out by the
enterprise Of this exceedingly popular
firm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
,e,tber Gonds Play an iinport"h'
Christmas Part.

They do at the store Of the Cohen Com
many for the investment exceeds more
Than $1,000 worth. with three-hfths OF ne
entire stock as bargains We stamp re
name free on 81 purchases or over Pock-
ct-fooks IN all sorts OF plain or fancy
leather. with or without sterling SILVER
trimming. inclusive OF the newest leather
thoughts from anywhere. Purses, be''s'
Writing Desks, Handkerchief ana Glove
Boxes. Collar and Cuff Boxes, &c
Make any price before you start iron'
home, and wen more than III The soous
10 the price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Christmas Holiday Rates via chesn-
ueale and Ohio Hallway.

Special holiday tickets, al reduced rates,
viii be- sold by Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way ON December 22d 23d. oath. 25ih Goth.
slst. and January ist. good for RETURN un-
an January g. 1900
The holiday rates Richmond TO Lynch
burg VII. be- S. 20 Norfolk $3.50, and TO
Old Point =.
To students holding certificate OF princi-
nal. or superintendent. these tickets viii
be sold on December 18th TO 2lst in addi-
tiOn "a dates above.
Further information can be had OF any
Chesapeake and Ohio agent. or on appi-
cation 10 John ID. Potts assistant genera!
passenger agent Richmond Va.