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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
WEST DANVlLLE,

James M. Scott is putting in this week
line of lead pipe to carry water to his
buildings.
James D. White, of Walden, visited at
his nephew's. George Gle, Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Ann Gle, ofWalden, visited
her son, George Gle, Thursday.
Chas. Burbank, of Walden, was in the
village Friday on business.
John Robinson, of Barnet, was here on
his way home from Walden, where he
had been on job of building a chimney
on the church there.
Mrs. Abbie Adams returned from a ten
days visit to Boston on Friday.
c. Louis King has moved from Cyrus
Davisons to the Judge Poland farm in
Walden.
VIM. Saulters, Jr., of Hardwick, was
here Saturday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
ONE Endorsement.

We, the undersigned, druggists of Bur-
lington, VT, have sold during our entire
business experience, the well known rem.
edy. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, and in
variably found it to give entire satsfac-
ton to our customers. We regard this
medicine as among the most reliable
household remedies that we sell. X. b.
Stearns & Co., w. H. Zottman g. Co.,
Geo. A. Churchill, F. L. Taft & Co., ]. G.
Bellrose, w. ]. Henderson, F. Henry
Parker & Co., ]. w. O'Sullivan NJ. Z.
Collins, Gosselin Bros, w. p. Hall, Geo.
Loveland & Co. Sold liquid in bottles
tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for
either.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
NORTH WALDEN,

c. ]. Bell is negotiating for the purchase
Of the Observation-Disclosures farm
and will sell it very reasonably.
James Nicholson and his aunt, Mrs.
Alice Dexeter, are taking advantage OF
the excursion to visit relatives in Massa-
chusetts.
Asabel Giffen, from North Danville,
was in town last week.
Warren Ainsworth's family have moved
to the Four Corners. Their daughters,
Cornelia and Lena are visiting in Wor-
cester, Mass.
Mrs. Emeline Fulsom is visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Charles Rollins has been very i'll.
Miss Patch, from Johnson has finished
working for Mr.. Allen, and Miss Annie
Graham takes her place.
Our school closes Friday with speaking
and Rotations by the pupils.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
dROTON.

Andrew Willis has moved into his new
house.
The Boston store, over A. r. Taylor's
shop, is to be opened this week.
R. D. Sherry moves this week into the
new H. c. Clark house, Kenneth Nc
Kondac, of South Ryegate, moving into
the tenement vacated by Mr.. Sherry.
]. T. Darling is 10 Boston buying goods
c. D. WEIGH, of Boston, is in town for
a few days, on business connected with
The Pine Mountain Development Co. Mr..
Welch has many friends in this, his old
home, who are always glad to see him.
Three men from Philadelphia are here
earring Christmas trees. They expect to
load 20 cars from this station.
Mrs. r. N. Darling, with her mother,
Mrs. Wells, and her daughter, Ruth, are
spending few days with friends in
Bethlehem, N. H.
Mrs. Alex Cochran is spending some
time in Boston with her daughter, Cert
rude.
drug store is soon to be opened in
the Hatch block. A kind of store much
needed in this town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01

The truly marvellous cures OF Asthma
which have already been effected by DR..
Rudolph Schffmann, certainly call for
notice. His preparation (Schiffmann's
Asthma Cure), not only gives instant
relief in the most stubborn and obstinate
cases, but positively cures, in proof OF
which hear what the Town Clerk at
Cavalier, N. D., Mr.. w. Sererus, says:
IL was troubled with asthma for 20
years, about Syears ago started to use
your Asthma Cure, and have not had an
attact for six years."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
WEST WATERFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Carpenter, !. M.
Farnham and Mrs. Harris and daughter,
Nellie, went to Boston on the excursion.
There will be an auction, Nov. 2, at 10
O'Clock, at the AFRO Brown farm. The
farm aud household goods are to be sold.
r. M. Lawrence is making cider for the
farmers. Apples seem to be more plenty
than was expected before they were
gathered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
ARieudish AttacIk.

An attack was lately made on c. F.
Collier Of Cherokee. Iowa. that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid.
neys. His back got so lame he could not
stoop without great pain, nor sit in a
chair except propped by cushions. No
remedy helped him until he tried Electric
Bitters which effected such wonderful
change that he writes he feels like a new
man. This marvellous medicine cures
backache and kidney trouble, purfes the
blood and builds up your health. Only
so cents at Flint Bros drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
HARVEY.

Mrs. Eva Hatch has been visiting her
mother in Barton the past week.
II. c. Lamberton, OF Marsh6eld. was in
this place on business one day last week.
About 80 attended the surprise party
given Mrs. Sarah Tyler last Friday after.
noon aud evening and report an excellent
time enjoyed by all.
Caleb Harvey, Of Glen Eden, Kan,
was visiting in this village last week.
Mr.. Harvey was former resident Of
this place many years ago, but time has
made many changes since then.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
evenings after this in the Universalist
church at z o'clock.

evenings after this in the Universalist
church at Z o'clock.
c. H, Dudley left with his men Monday
morning to begin work at his mill on
Miles mountain. He will make some
repairs before beginning to saw.
Mrs. Helen Burroughs is home from
Barre for a short visit.
Jonathan Adams has sold bis farm at
North Concord to Mr.. Roberts Of St.
Tohnsbury, and has moved to Bellows
Falls where he has bought large farm.
Miss Celia Haywood of California is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. D. For.
saith.
Charles Ranney and son of Danville
were in town last week. He purchased
horse of his brother, Henry Ranney.
Miss Mabel Houghton of Boston
visited friends here last week.
Mrs. Bishop Of Lunenburg visited her
brother, L. w. Hastings, last week.
The Ladies Benevolent society will
give an oyster supper at the vestry of
the Methodist church Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 9Th. All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Legal Notices.
Presentation of Account.
LUTHER BRADLEY's ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the probate office
in St Johnsbury, in said district, on the Goth
day of Oct. A. d, 1899.
Delos M. Bacon. Administrators upon the
estate of Luther Bradley. late of st. Johns
bury in said District, deceased, presents his
administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree
OF distribution and partition of the estate Of
said deceased
Whereupon 1t is ordered by said court
that said account and said application be
referred to a session thereof. to be held at
the probate office in said st. Johnsbury, on
the 18th day of No vember, A. d. 1899, for
hearing and decision thereon. And ii is
further ordered that notice hereof be given
70 all persons interested by publication OF
the same three weeks successfully in the
CALIFORNIAN, a newspaper published at st.
lohnsbury previous to said time appointed
for hearing. that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, If any they
may have why said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court. Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
LYNDON CENTER.

Rev. {. S. Perkins and wife returned to
their home in North Woodstock, N. H.,
last Monday.
Miss Elsie Ranney has commenced
elocution work at the Institute this week.
Mrs. Emile Miller is keeping house for
Abner Rowland during his vile $ absence.
Miss May Sherburne is still quite sick.
Fred M. Campbell has been spending a
few days at his home here. He went to
Springfield, Mass, this Wednesday
morning to work as reporter for the
Springfield Republican.
The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church are to give hash supper at the
Thursday evening. Admission ten cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Give the Children N Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from all it's injuri-
Gus properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stimuant but health builder, and chill
dren, as well as adults, can daink it with
great benefit. Costs about "a as much
as coffee. Is and Csc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Grain.O Brings Relief

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is
habit that is universally INDUCED in
and almost as universally injurious. Have
you tried Grain-O? 1t is almost like
coffee but the effects are just the oppo.
site. Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins
the digestion. effects the heart and dis
turbs the whole nervous system. Grain o
tones up the stomach, aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. There is
nothing but nourishment in Grain-O. 1t
can't be otherwise. is and Csc. per
package.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
WEST CONCORD.
Death Of Mrs. Randall,

Mrs. H. S. Randall, who has been i'll
for long time but for several weeks had
been confined to the bed, died Wednesday
morning. She was born Nov. 1, 1871.
Her mother dying when she was small,
she when to live with her grandparents.
She was married to Mr.. Randall Nov.
%, 1888. She leaves one little son.
Their only daughter Gertrude died last
February after long illness. The
funeral was held in the Methodist church
Friday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. ]. E.
Knapp officiating. Friends from New
port, Glover, and also from this place
sent in beautiful flowers. Much sym.
pathy is felt for the husband and son,
the aged grandmother, and her father,
who survive her.
The patrons of the creamery here
received "a cents a pound for September
butter.
Bert Streeter of Royston Corner was
accidentally shot by some one out hunt
ing last week. The bullet was found
and he is improving.
Singing school began last Friday even-
Ing, but owing to the rain there was
not large attendance. There has a
good sum of money been raised and
every one is invited to come and learn to
sing. The school will be held Saturday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Commissioners Notice.
THOMAS MARTIN,s ESTATE.

IIOHho MAX IIN'S Els
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict OF Caledonia, Commissioners to receive
examine, and adjust all claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of Thomas
Martin, late of Barnet in said dis
trict deceased, and the term ofsix months from
the 18th day of October. 1899. being allow.
ed by said Court to the creditors of said de-
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will
attend to the duties of our appointment
at the late dwelling house of Thomas Martin
IN Mclndoes Falls, in said district, on the 1 tn
day OF November 1899, and the 18th day Of
April, 1900 next, at O'Clock in the afternoon,
on eachof said days
A. d MASON,
w. II. GILCHRIST,
Commissioners.
McIndoes Falls. Vt, Oct 20, A. d. 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
SHPPEJPID

B. P. Parker was at South Wheelock
attending the quarterly meeting last
Sunday, consequently there were no ser.
vices at the Free Baptist church.
Mrs. H. P. Simpson is quite sick with a
throat trouble.
Riley Barber, of Westfeld, who has
been away about 20 years, is visiting
friends in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
He Fooled the Surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson. O., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per-
formed but he cured himself with Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the best in the world
Surest Pile cure on Earth. Price 25 cents
a box, at Flint Bros. drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
WEST BARNET.

Mrs. W. W. Brock is visiting her sons
in Boston.
Miss Janet Warden and Mrs. Fannie
Gilfillan are at home again.
William Warden, OF Barnet, visited his
sisters this week. 1t is long time since
he has been able to ride so far.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Whats Your Face WORTH

Sometimes fortune. but never, if YOU
have sallow complexion, a jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin,--all signs of Liver Trouble. But
Or: Kings New Life Pills give Clear
Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion.
Only 20 cents at Flint Bros. drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01

cures over night the most stubborn cold
as we'll as all its compications-tickling
in the throat, husky voice and violent
coughing. 1t is the most wonderful
medicine science has produced.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
DR.. BulI,s CouRh Syrun

is the remedy on which you can depend
for the cure of protracted cough or
lung affection, brought on by exposure
to cold. 1t is the most excellent medicine
sold. A bottle costs only rs cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
Provide for the future,

Provide for the future.
It is easy to lay a few dollars
aside weekly or monthly if you
have some safe place to deposit
them We accept deposits to
open an account as little as one
dollar. We know if we once get
you as a depositor your account
will soon grow to respectable d.
mansions. Our Office hours are
$50 a, m. to 8 p. M, Saturdays
and 7ths of month 7 to 8p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
HoY,a THAI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for and case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
THE DIFFERENCE.

Massachusetts has old line Life Companies that have
been continuous business since organized 1862
of Sd for each Company During long
period nothing has happened Policy Holder slightest
fear Since 1877 there has been sixty 6O
organized the State which tell
the story these only Comment
No wonder that the late passed prohibiting
further organization and issuing policies left
The State Mutual Life Mass has been
54 has the largest does
nearly double the other
from its stands the highest financially
pays the largest dividends Massachusetts,
to be insured in and the State Mutual the best my
word for it, but investigate"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-01
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

-, OOmmINNIoHtIS.
Mclndoes Falls. VT, Oct. 20, A. d. 1899.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
BADLY DEMORALIZED.
InsurEent Forces in the Philippines
Scattered and Disheartened-
News from Otis.

Washington, May 18.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received at the
war department:
Manila. May II. Adjutant General.
Washington: Situation as follows Law
ton with tact and ability has covered
Bulacan province with his column and
driven insurgent troops northward into
San Isidro. second insurgent capital which
he captured this morning; is now driving
enemy northward into mountains. He has
constant fighting. inficting heavy losses
and suffering few casualties; appearance
of his troops on TANKS of enemy behind en-
trenchments thrown up at every strategic
point and town very demoraliZing to in
surgents and has given them no opportun-
ity to reconcentrate scattered troops.
Kobbe's column with gunboats proceeding
up Rio Grande.
(Signed) Otis.
Portions of the dispatch which have
not been made public relate to future
movements of the troops.
Manila. May 1.-two Spanish pris-
oners who have just arrived here from
Neueva Ecika say Aguinaldo has lost
prestige with the rebel army, which
is described as being completely de-
moralized. short of food, suffering from
disease and afraid of the Americans
and rapidly dissolving into bands of
pillagers. The prisoners add that Gems.
Pillar and Luna are the only influential
Filipinos who are continuing resistance
to the Americans.
The Chinese are being victimized
everywhere by both rebels and hooters.
Buencamino. a prominent Filipino
leader (who was friendly to Spain and
joined in the compromise arrangement
whereby the Spaniards hoped to con-
ciliate the rebel leaders without sacri-
fcing too much), is reported as saying
Aguinaldo sits indoors crying, blames
himself for the miserable condition of
the country and is afraid to surrender.
Col. French, with the Twenty-second
infantry, was sent down the river three
miles from San Isidro by Gen. Lawton
Friday. where he met the enemy, driv-
ing them out with the loss of four Amer
leans. Maj. Kobbe. with the Seven
teenth and Ninth regiments, is ex-
pected to meet Col. French at Arayat.
The Rio Grande will then be clear of in
surgents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
Personal AND POLITICAL.

The peoples party in Iowa will hold
state convention in Des Moines on
August 1G.
Rev. DR.. William Mast, the founder of
German Methodism in America, died in
Cincinnati, aged 90. He was for so years
editor of the Christian Apologist.
An address to the populists of the
country has been issued by the national
organization committee of the people,
party denouncing fusion.
John F. Potter, of anti-slavery fame,
and member of congress from 1857 to
1888, died in East Troy, Wis, aged SO
years.
Ex-United States Senator Pfeffer, of
Topeka, Kan, one of the founders of
the populist party, and who was for
years considered as chief exponent of
populism, has returned to the repub-
lican fold.
Charles w. Briggs, founder of Briggs
Bros. & Co., one of the largest seed firms
in the United States, died in Rochester,
N. Y, aged "A years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
A Disastrous Cyclone.

Manchester, Ia, May 1s.-The details
of the cyclone which passed over the
northern part of this county Tuesday
night are most narrowing. AS result
of the storm four people are already
dead and three others are fatally in
iured. The dead are Walter Sheppard
and his son, 10 years old; j. B. Jacobs
and George Lang. Mrs. Walter Shep-
pard and two sons, three and six years
old, were fatally injured. Ten others
were badly hurt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
Tragedy in Tennessee.

Union City, Tenn, May 1S.-A meager
account of a tragedy at Haynes Mill,
near Tiptonville, reached here Wednes-
day night. Three women, Mrs. Mat
tox, Mrs. Edwards and Miss Brogdon
waylaid Mrs. Covington and attacked
her with clubs, whereupon the latter
drew a knife and stabbed Mrs. Mattox
through the heart, killing her instant
ly. Mrs. Covington then plunged tbs
weapon into the back and lungs of Mrs.
Edwards, inficting fatal injuries. The
tragedy grew out of quarrel among
the children of the women.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
FOREIGN.

Queen Victoria is said to have lost the
sight of her left eye and the sight of the
other is almost obscured by cataract
In an anti-Christian uprising in the
Yencheng district of Ichowfu, China,
four Catholic priests were murdered
and IS chapels wrecked.
At st. Edward de Frampton, Que,
three children of Arthur Leclerc were
burned to death.
Formosan advices announce the mas
sacre of 80 unarmed villagers by head
hunting savages near Toxic.
Manila advices say that Aguinaldo's
army was in full retreat, with the
mountains east of the Rio GranGe its
only possible refuge. San Isidro, cap
tured by Gen. Lawton, was the last
stronghold of the Filipinos. Lawton's
force was following the fleeing natives
to the northward, giving them no OPP
portunity to form for another stand.
Queen Victoria assisted in laying the
corner stone in London of the Victoria
and Albert museum.
The American cable steamer Hooker
pal ClPdtCu uU III III III 90
lutes in honor of the thirteenth birth
day of the king of Spain.
1t is reported from Diarbekr, Asiatic
Turkey, that outrages upon Armenian
Christians in that vilayet have begun
again.
Marion Brown was hanged at Lon
don, Ont, for the murder of Policeman
Michael Twohey.
The mortality in the famine-stricken
districts of Russia is increasing. In
Samara alone 1900 deaths have &C.
Cured.
Gen. Otis cables the war department
that representatives of Aguinaldo are
seeking terms of peace, that the forces
of the insurgents are scattering in the
mountains, and that a great majority
of the inhabitants of the provinces over
which troops have moved are anxious
for peace, supported by members of the
insurgcnt cabinet.
A large warehouse was destroyed by
fire in Brunswick, Germany. and six
girls lost their lives in the flames.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24
Many Countries Represented at The
Hague.

Washington, May 1S.-The peace con-
ference at The Hague opened Thursday
and at least 16 countries of the earth
have their representatives now in Hol-
land. The following is list of the dele
gates who were present in the Orange
room of the House in the Wood when
the congress began it's work:
Austria-Count de Walsenheim, ambas-
sador extraordinary; Count Okolicsanyi
d'Ocolicsna ambassador extraordinary at
The Hague; M. Morey, special counsel to
the court and ministry.
China-Yang Ju. ambassador at st. Pc
tersburg.
Denmark-E. de Billie, minister to Lon
don, and Col de Schnack.
England-Sir Julian Pauncefote, ambas-
sador at Washington; Sir Henry Howard,
Vice Admiral Sir John A. Fischer and Maj
Gen. Sir ]. C. Ardagh.
France-Leon Bourgeois, ex-premier; NJ
Bihourd, minister to The Hague; baron
d Estourvelles de Constant, minister plen-
ipotertiary and member of the chamber
of deputies; Vice Admiral Pephan. Gen.
Monnier and Prof. Louis Renault.
Germany-Count Munster, German am
bassador at Paris; Prof. Zorn, of Toenigs-
berg, and Prof. Baron Won Stengel, OF the
Munich university.
emma; Count Zannini. minister to The
Hague; Gen. Zuccari and Capt. Blanca
Japan-Baron Hayaschi, minister at ST.
Petersburg; ]. Monoto minister at Brus-
sells; Col Myehara and Capt. Sakomoto
Observation-Disclosures Won Kaynebeek
member of the second chamber and ex-
minister of foreign affairs; Gen. de Beer
Poortugael, ex-mnister of war; I. M. Z.
Asser and E. N. Rahnsen, member of the
first chamber.
Persia-Gen. Mira Khan, minister at St.
Petersburg.
Roumania-Al. Beldeman, minister to
Berlin; ]. Papnini, minister at The Hague,
and Col. c. Coanda.
Siam-Phya Suriga, ambassador at
Paris; Dr. CHI. Corragioni d'O'Reili and E.
Rolin.
Spain-Duke of Tetuan, de Villa Urrutia
minister to Brussels, and Senior Baguer
minister to The Hague.
Switzerland-M S. Roth, minister to
Berlin: Col A. Kuzi and e. Ddier.
/ Turkey--Turkhan Pasha, counsel OF
state; Mourey Bey, secretary of foreign at
fairs; Lieut.. Gen. Abdullah Pasha and Ad-
miral Mehemmed Pasha.
United States-Andrew d. White, am
bassador at Berlin: Seth Low, president of
Columbia university; Stanford Newell,
minister at The Hague; Frederick w.
Halls, Capt Alfred 7. Mahan. U. S. N,
ard Capt. William Crozier, U. S. A, will
also attend
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-05-24

1t is announced that China will resist
further aggression by the powers.
Admiral Dewey cables from Manila
that he will reach Hong-Kong May IS.
The peace conference called by the
car of Russia was opened at The
Hague, 16 countries being represented.
M. de Staal, the Russian ambassador
to Great Britain, was made president of
the council.
Lady Henry Somerset has been re-
elected president of the British Wom-
ans Temperance association.