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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24
The f1erald's Forecast.

With the national election only
two weeks away the New York Her
aids forecast in its Sunday issue is
even more favorable to Mckinley
than at any time of the campaign.
AS previOusly stated in these col
umns the Herald canvass in a pOliti-
cal campaign is given great weight
as no politics enters the forecast and
men OF all shades of political belief
compile it. In their canvass OF Octo-
Der l they considered Indiana, Idaho
and Montana doubtful. Now they
have placed Indiana with her Is
electora votes in the Mckinley col
umn and given Bryan the other two
states, This gives Mckinley 281
electoral votes, an increase of II
over 1896, and allows Bryan 166.
Bryan will gain Kentucky in this
election and Mckinley will take
South Dakota, Wyoming and Wash.
ington away from Bryan's vote in
1896. The farmer vote in Indiana
will decide the contest there, but the
Herald does not dare give the fig
ures. SO fine has this canvass been
made that the Herald gives the pro-
oable majorities in many Of the big
states showing in every instance a
loss as will be seen from
his table
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24
Senatorial Comment.

The Messenger takes pleasure in re-
minding its readers that the Hon. H.
Charles Royce, senator from Frank
lin county not only nominated the
Hon. Jonathan Ross for United States
senator in speech that was consid-
cred one of the happiest delivered on
that occasion, but that he voted for
him on every one OF the the three bal.
lots and went down with the Ross
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24
in the summary :

The New York Herald has preserv-
ed an independent attitude through
the campaign and is opposed to
President McKinley's policy in the
Philippines, but its news columns
predict McKinley's election and in
innate that their final canvass will
give him the election by a regular
landslide. With the betting five to
one on Mckinley on Wall street,
stocks raised to the high water
mark of the year and a general wave
of prosperity throughout the coun-
try it looks as if the Herald's fore
cast was correct. $50 mote it be-"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24
The Senatorial Contest.

MIR Dillingham; the Winner on the Sec
Ond JOint BaIIOt-Rrief story of the
Ballots.
The senatorial contest ended on Thurs
day noon when Mr.. Dillingham; received
162 votes on the second joint ballot, or
26 more than a majority. The first bal
lot on Wednesday showed no weakening
in the democratic ranks and slight lead
for Dillingham; over the first ballot. The
result of this ballot was as follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

That was a most telicitous turn of
Gen. CIRCUITS when ne congratulated
Senator-elect Dillingham; and very
characteristic of him. He shook
hands with him and in offering his
congratulations said 81 am not
sure that they will be given in proper
form because up to this time have
not often had occasion to congratu.
late my opponent on his success"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

Gen. WeyIer, the cruel governor
general OF Cuba before the war, is as
unpopular in his own country as
abroad. The Queen recently ap-
pointed him captain-general OF
Madrid and the whole Spanish cabi-
net resigned in consequence. 1t did
not take the Spanish people very
long to find him out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

AS intimated in our legislative let
ter last week Senator Clement of
Rutland wants to be the next gov
ernor land to this end" says the
Brattleboro correspondence of the
Springfield Republican, can be
traced some of the work in behalf Of
Prouty, and, through him, for Dill
ingham." The president of the Rut-
land railroad generally has the right
of way and all others take a side
track, but that is equally true OF the
Vanderbilts, though they have not
been active in politics, With three
railroad magnates as candidates for
governor, Clement, Webb and Nc
Cullough, the prospect for increased
passenger earnings on the railroads
over the other side of the state does
not look very bright.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

The Presbyterian Review" tells Of a
Scottish minister who reminded the
Lord in prayer: For as Thou know,
est, men do not gather grapes Of thons
nor figs OF the national emblem This
delicate reference to the thistle as the na
tional emblem of Scotland is delicious"
says The Review" but how it would
surprise the writers OF the four Gospels
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. W. Groves signature on
every box. 25 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

pleases all the family. Four favors
Lemon, orange, raspberry and straw
berry. At your grocers. 1Octs. Try it
to-day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

The Herald is able to state also for
the first time in this campaign that
both houses of Congress will be re-
publican. Without giving their
table in detail our readers will be in
terested in the summary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

The following changes in the vote of
Wednesday were made:
From Prouty to Dillingham;: Sena-
tors Aldrich and Leavenworth of Rut.
land county; representatives Abel,
Blossom, Brown OF Whiting, Carter,
Ketcham of Sudbury, Ketcham of Yer
gennes, Lawrence, Mattison, Mcintyre of
Dandy, Norton of Tinmouth, Ranger,
Rounds, Walker OF Benson, Weed, Webb,
White.
Grout to Dillingham;: Fletcher of
Essex, Hatch, Hill, Macomber, Nay,
StearnS.
Ross to Dillingham;: Burt of Sunder
land, Hayes, Mann, Morrill,, Stevens of
Richmond, Wiley.
Hazelton to Dillingham;: Barber Of
Barre town, Billings, Burke of Stowe,
Delahanty, George, Lewis of Norwich,
Mayo, McWorter, Miller of Burlington,
Kendall, O'Brien, O 'Nei, Porter, Ouinlan,
Sawyer, Sibley, Stephenson, Stevens Ct
Maidstone, Strong, Tassie, Taylor of
Moretown, Warren of Thetford, Whit
comb of Cavendish, Wilson.
Prouty to Grout Lane.
Ross to Grout: Horton, Woodworth.
Hazelton to Grout: Bryant of Hol-
land, Bundy, Coe, Cree, Currier, Farnham,
Gale, McGinn, Mills, Monahan, Noonan,
of st. George, Northrop, O'Dowd, Rev
nolds, Whittemore, Worcester.
Dillingham; to Grout: Brewster.
Grout to Prouty: Eastman.
Not voting: Dean of West Fairlee,
Early, Curtis,
Paired: Pearson and Sumner.
SENATOR ELECT DILLINGHAM; SPEECH.
On Thursday afternoon the committee
appointed to notify Senator-elect DilIing-
nam presented him to the joint assembly
and Mr.. Dillingham; spoke as follows.
MIR. President, and gentlemen of the
joint assembly: Having been notified
by your joint committee Of my election
to the position of United States Senator
from Vermont, appear in person to ex-
press the very great qualification l feel
that you have done me the honor to
think me fit for this position, and to give
me your votes. 1t is a great honor to be
elected to the highest legislative body Of
the nation. 1t is great honor to serve
state like Vermont; and when l think
OF the illustrious line of men who have
represented Vermont in that body, the
thought comes to me of the tremendous
responsibility that attaches to this
election, and feel the oppression of it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

The following changes from the first
ballot were made
From Grout to Dillingham;, Baird of
Fayston, Brewster Of huntington and
Houghton of Putney.
From Dillingham; to Grout, Senator
Porter of Addison.
From Ross to Dillingham;, Harwood
and Hayward.
From Dillingham; to Prouty, Mcintyre
OF Dandy, and Ranger
Simpson, who was paired with Thomp,
son Tuesday, voted for Grout, and
Thompson voted for Dillingham;.
Pearson, who voted Tuesday for
Grout, was paired with Sumner, who
voted tor Dillingham; Tuesday.
1t looked Wednesday afternoon as if a
long contest was coming, with the
chances in favor of Senator Ross as his
own successor. But Wednesday night
Mr. Prouty withdrew from the contest
and counseled his supporters to vote for
Mr.. Dillingham; and all them did so, but
the railroad magnate Senator Clement
who stuck by the interstate commerce
commissioner. The democrats held a
rather stormy caucus the same night and
the members who were pledged to vote
for Dillingham; informed the others that
in justice to themselves and the town
they represented they should vote for
Dillingham; on the morrow. Twenty
five OF them did so when the roll was
called.
The scene on Thursday noon was one
never to be forgotten. The House was
crowded for the third successive dav and
at high noon Lieut. Gov Allen announc-
ed that the ballot would be taken. The
clerk called the name of FEATHER" Abel
first and on the previous days he had voted
for Mr.. Prouty. When he said Evil.
liam P Dillingham; there was a burst OF
applause from the Dillingham; crowd and
this was renewed when the first dem.
ocrat on the list Barber of Barre town,
voted for Dillingham;. Senator Baldwin
entered an emphatic protest against ap-
plause and the presiding officer warned
both members and visitors that the dig
nifty of the occasion must be preserved.
The result OF the third and final ballot
was as follows,
Dillingham; 1872
Grout 96
Ross <
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

After the announcement of the vote, on
motion of Senator DeBoer, a committee
OF two senators and seven representa-
tives were appointed by the chair to mott
fly Mr.. Dillingham; of his election and to
present him at the joint session Thursday
afternoon at 2 80 o'clock
The committee was as follows:
Senators DeBoer washington county
and Pollard of Windsor.
Representatives Moody of Waterbury,
Field of Springfield, White of Rutland,
Buttolph of Middlebury, Miller of Bur
lington, Warren of Thetford, Hale of
Lunenburg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-24

Zine and grinding double the wea-.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
MUST HAVE SPEEDY RELIEF.

Message from Pekins Declares Legations
Can Hold Out but Little Longer.
WASHINGTON. Aug l.-Adjutant
General Corbin received the following
dispatch from Lieutenant Colonel Cool
idge, commanding the Ninth infantry
at Tien Tsin:
TEN Ts1N, July 27.-The following
letter of Lieutenant Colonel Shiba, mil
itary attache at the legation of Peking,
dated July %, arrived at Tien Tsin,
July 25:
"PEKINa. July 22.-We are all await
ing impatiently arrival of reinforcing
army. When are you coming? All le-
cations have been blockaded since the
18th of last month and since the Goth
we have been attacked continually
night and day by the Chinese soldiers
from more than ten encampments. By
supreme effort we are still defending.
We are still awaiting with the greatest
anxiety arrival Of reinforcing army and
ii you can't reach here in less than a
The Toxic correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says: "Kwang Hsu is
reported to have sent a second dispatch
to Emperor Nicholas, admitting that a
state of war exists at Tien Tsin, but
that the Russians are fully protected at
open ports. The Chinese emperor adds
that the disturbances in Manchuria
were caused by rebellious general in
Amur, that he has instructed the
Chinese generals to refrain from hos.
tilities, and that he desires the czar tc
reciprocate his action
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Times says: "The general aspect OF
the situation confirms the opinion that
the Manchu party, fearing the effect of
further violent measures, rely on Ii
Hung Chang's negotiations to prevail
upon the powers to forego vengeance in
return for the release Of the survivors, 81
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
ON TO PEkING THE CRY.
Allies Pushing Preparations for Immedi
ate Advance on the Capital.

Allies Pushing Preparations for Immedi-
ate Advance on the Capital.
LONDON, Aug IA sensational
Shanghai correspondent still hints that
the Chinese are Juggling with dates.
but i'll face of the constantly accumu-
lating evidence that the ministers were
safe on July %, and despite the omis-
sion from all the dispatches of the de.
sired information regar ding the real
situation, political and other wise, at
Peking, there are very few in London
who do not believe the dispatches gen.
uine and reliable. The allies now con.
front most difficult and dangerous
problem. Without doubt the ministers
are held by the Chinese as hostages;
and tie outcome of the advance on Pc.
king, which, in all probability, has al.
ready begun, will be awaited with in.
tense anxiety.
Today's dispatches show that the al.
lies, notably the japanese, have been
pushing their preparations with fever
ish haste, organizing service of pack
carts, trains and junks. 1t is reported
from Berlin that Lieutenant General
Won Lessel, commanding the German
forces in China, whom Emperor Will
lam has just promoted to the rank of
general commanding an army corps.
has been selected as commander-in-
chief of the allied forces.
The Chinese are strongly intrenched
at Wang Tsun, from which position
however, 1t is believed thev can r.
elected without great difficulty. The
danger is that if defeated there the Chi
nese will retire on Peking and put the
remainder OF the Europeans to death.
1t is also possible that the advance of
the allies will be the signal for the Chi
nese authorizes to compel all foreigners
to quit the capital in which event they
might become the prey of the fanatical
Boxers.
The feeling of the newspapers here is
that nothing whatever should delay the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
ATTORNEYS FLAY JESTER,
Bitter Arraienmept of Aged Prisoner A,
cnsel of the AIurdar .,G (.ill,a.s G.4aa

Bitter Arraienmept of Aged Prisoner Ac-
cused of the Murder of Gilbert Gates.
New LONDON, Mo-, July 3O.-Former
Governor Charles j. johnson, of St.
Louis stood up for hours before the jury
in the Alexander Jester murder case
and for the prosecution asked for the
conviction of the feeble old man who
sat near in a rocking chair, moving in a
slow, easy, rocking motion.
Governor Johnston said the murder
OF Gilbert w. Gates was planned on
the highways, and at night, and there
i'll Hulen lane, when no eye but God S
was watching, with knife or gun or
in some way Gilbert w. Gates life was
turned into money by Alexander Jester.
TESTERS leading counsel, P. H. Cullen,
will speak today. 1t will be about
Tuesday before verdict is reached.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02

advance. Practically no looting by
Americans, no unnecessary killing.
India arrived 26th."
The second read:
"Che Foo.-Corbin, Washington: Tien
Tsin, July 27.-Flintshire arrived 9th;
257 Ninth infantry sick; two doctors
100 hospital corps men, 30 signal men
needed. Unavoidable delay in unloading
transports. -oreign troops arriving.
DAGGETT." :"
The official confirmation of the news
that Minister Conger is safe and well,
coupled with the statement that he had
provisions for several weeks and that
the firing on the legation had ceased.
was welcome intelligence, though not
unexpected, in view of recent news.
1t is expected now that all the ener.
gles Of the government, as well as those
of other nations. will be concentrated
for an advance on Peking. Several of
the reports which have come from China
seem to indicate that this will occur
very soon. Some of the dispatches
place the date as early as yesterday.
The officials here, however, do not look
for SO early an advance if the allied
commanders adhere to their original
estir.ate of 1000 men as necessary for
the campaign, as the latest reports re-
ceived here do not show half that
number on the ground. Still other re-
ports indicating the possibility of the
advance being made by the British and
American armies have come and our
officers commanding in China have
free hand in any military movements.
The proportion of men of the Ninth
infantry reported by Colonel Daggett as
sick is considered an alarming and un
fortunate feature of the situation. o.
course they are unable to account for it.
but agree that it may delay any inn
mediate movement forward. The de-
lays in unloading the transports also
are discouraging and veXatious.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02

parts Of the hills hesitate to come IN On
the plea that they are independent of
General Prinsloo. Lord Roberts adds
that he has directed General Hunter to
resume hostilities forthwith and to
listen to no excuses.
The Lourenzo Marquee correspondent
OF the Daily Express says: 1.-The Beers
are preparing to retreat from Waterfall.
bowen. Frank Pettigrew, son of United
States Senator Pettigrew, has arrived
there and has joined Commandant Gen
eral Botha staff.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02

advance and Unar no negor7dU1ons OF any
kind should he countenanced until the
allied troops reach Peking and assure
themselves regarding the fate of the
foreigners.
The latest advices from Tien Tsin an
nounce that the Russians and Japanese
are scouting in the direction of Pietang
A special dispatch from Tien Tsin
says the missionaries report that all the
Americans il Peking and Tung Chau
are safe but their property has been
destroyed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
Chicago Live stock

CHICAGO. July l.-Cattle-Receipts, slOO
steady to strong; natives, best on sale to-day
four carloads at $3.50; good to prime steers
S52O95.So; poor to medium, 81 4.5O,a5.l5; selected
feeders S4Ooai.Io; mixed stockers. $3.0Ota3. 80
cows, AGO; heifers. s5l0G5.O0: Gamers
y sooe2,so bulls, s2sota4 AGO: calves, s5.50te66O
Texas fed steers, Sl.4o(G5 25: Texas grass stee,s
So4o94'2o; Texas bulls, S2.50G34O Hogs-Re
celpts. today $1,000: tomorrow, l2,OOO, esti.
mated; left over, 5000; choice light shade
higher; heavy shade lower top, s527lS: mixed
and butchers s5.lotg5.S719; good to choice
heavy, Sa.loie5 3sla; rough heavy, 81. 9Np5 o5
nght' $ni595 3'1a; bulk of sales, S5l5G5. 30.
steady: good TO choice wethers S4lOCa4 so
fair to choice mixed, S5. 35(Q4 lO; western sheep,
$i'OoG44o; Texas sheep, $3.l0@400; native
lambs. S425G6 %; western lambs, $5.OOtU6.OO.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
Powers still on the stand.

GEORGETOWN, KY, Aug. 1.-The
direct testimony of ex-Secretary of
State Caleb Powers, as witness in his
own behalf, was not concluded until 3
p. IN. yesterday, and the cross examina-
ton, which will take up at least all of
today, had proceeded only short way
when court adjourned. Today will be
the third day Powers has been on the
stand
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
NEW DETAILS IN TRAGEDY.

Murderer Is Lacerated Before He Is
Landed Behind Prison Bars.
MONA, July 3l.-New details of the
assassination of King Humbert are
available. 1t happened SO quickly and
unexpectedly that the king was dead
almost before the spectators realized
what had occurred. The king, amid
the cheers of the crowd, came out smil-
ing, accompanied by his aide -de-camp,
General Ponzio Baglia. He had entered
the carriage and was just driving off,
when the revolver shots were fired in
quick succession. Some witnesses as
sert that Bressi was seen just previously
waving his hands and cheering. The
first shot wounded the king in the
neck, the second, the fatal one, pierced
his heart and the third broke the arm of
the already dying sovereign
The crowd was stunned by the un.
expected scene, but speedily rush was
made toward the assassin He did not
attempt to escape and was roughly
treated until the carabiners secured
him.
The king, after the shots, fell back.
pressing his hand to his heart. He was
instantly supported by General Baglia,
who told the coachman to drive with all
speed to the castle. After his exclama.
ton, 1T is nothing" he did not utter a
sound. Blood gushed from his mouth.
The assassin, on reaching the guard
room OF the Carabineers, was in piti.
able condition, his hands and arms be-
ing lacerated and bloody and his clothes
torn by the angry crowd. Replying to
questions he Missed through his clenched
teeth: Tell them 1 came from Amer
lea on purpose to kill Humbert. have
only just arrived from America and
know no one'
ROME, July S1.-Signs of mourning
are rapidly appearing throughout Italy,
thousands of kilograms have been re-
celved from all parts of the country in
dlcatlve OF the deep sorrow felt by the
whole nation. Everywhere work was
suspended and the bourses and theaters
were closed. At Palermo an imposing
demonstration proceeded in solemn 81.
lence to the municipal offices to express
the sorrow and indignation of the popu-
latlon, after which vast crowd cheered
the new king There We're similar dem
OnStratlons i'll other towns
A proclamation from the uueen
regent has arrived announcing the ao.
cession of the Prince of Naples as king
and stating that parliament will be con-
vnked after the funeral.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
VIII Use New York Quotations.

KANSAS City, Aug. 1.-The Kansas
City board of trade, at a special meeting
called to consider the action of the tele.
graph companies in ordering suspen-
sion today of their service with the
Chicago board of trade, voted unani-
mously to do business on the quotations
of the New York Produce exchange
If the Chicago quotations shall be with
drawn. The local bucket shops will
pursue the same course.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
SHARP BREAK IN OATS,
Market Declines on Heavy Offerings-A,
cess of Rullishness M Provisions.

Market Declines on Heavy Offerings-Ac-
cess of Fullishness M Provisions.
CHICAGO, ly 3l-A sharp decline in oats
and an equally sharp advance in provisions
We're the features of an exceptionally dull ses.
sion on change today. Wheat closed at a de.
cline o. &c anI corn unchanged for September.
Oats lost ss(Gl5" on heavy country offerings
and perfect weather, and provisions influenced
by light stocks and good cash demand, ad-
vanced 2742c for pork, 7la(gl0c for lard and l2l
for ribs, Closing prices
WHEAr-Aug.. 7s5s974c; Sept. 747sa75c.
CoRS-Aug., 3ss4g3s7sc; Sept, 3sssc.
oATs-Aug. 2O2sG2lc: Sept. 2l9s@2l4ac
PoRK-July, Su.9r Sept, sl2 O21a.
RIBs-Sept.. S7.12l2 Oct, $7.O5
LARp-Sept.. S6.S212a6.s5; Oct. $751;.
Cash quotations: No red wheat. 76077c;
No 2spring wheat. 78G75c: No. cash corn.
iOc: No. cash oats, 22lalg23c
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
Iowa RepubIicnns Meet.

DEs MONIES, Aug. 1.-The Repub.
ican state convention was called to or.
der shortly after II o'clock. 1t seem to
be free-for-all race for all the candl-
dates and the result will remain in
doubt until the ballots are taken. State
Auditor Merriam will be renominated
by acclamatiOn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
FAST TIME AT HEDRICK.
First Day of Race Meet Opens With Good
Program and Attendance

Program and Attendance.
HEDRIcK, Ia, Aug. 1.-The 1900
meeting on the Hedrick mile track
opened with large first day attendance
and with splendid contests over fast
track. -Four heats went to the half in
l:04, l:05 and o6 and five heats were
even III better than 2:l2. Contralto
was strongly played to win the 2:27
trot, in which the entry list, 81, de-
veloped eight starters, and she was
never headed. Plum Line was win
ner over Garnetta in the 2:4O pacing,
although the latter sold in the auctions
at 6Sto 5. Country Girl and Lou
Vaughn We're sold even against the
field i'll the 2:lS pacing, but Oak Grove,
beautiful stallion by Asgrove, won
after hard fight.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
KING HUMBERT.

revolver shots fired in quick succession,
One pierced the heart of his majesty,
who fell back and expired in few
minutes. The assassin was immedi-
ately arrested and was with some diff
Guilty saved from the fury of the
populace.
He gave his name as Angelo Bressi,
describing himself as of Prato, in
Tuscany. He is an anarchist.