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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21
POLITICAL POT BOILING.
II Sings MerriIy Just Now All Over
Vermont.


Though there is no strife over the
governorship this year and little over the
second place, the Senatorial and two
Congressional contests provide plenty Of
excitement.
Dillingham; is showing up strongly in
all sections except the northeastern coun-
ties and even there Grout is losing a few
towns in Orleans to Prouty. The west side,
Washington, Windham, Windsor and
half OF Orange are for Dillingham;, If
county caucus returns are guide.
The situation in the First district is
decidedly mixed. Powers has most of
Lamoille, Hall OF Franklin, Foster OF
Chittenden, Baker OF Rutland and Batch
elder OF Bennington, while Page has
picked up delegates here, there, and ev-
erywhere. No candidate has his own
county solid. II looks like a long and
bitter fight 81 the convention. The fig
ures are:-Powers, "A; Page, 75; Hall, SO;
Foster, 90; Batehelder, AZ.
Haskins has the lead in the Second dis
trict. He has Windham county solid,
6s, 81 in Windsor, 10 in Orange, in Or
leans; total, l45.
Plumley has % in Washington county,
% in Orange, 80 in Windsor, 16 in Orleans,
] in Essex; total, 10l.
Stafford has Al votes in Caledonia, in
Essex, 8 In Orleans, S In Washington;
total, 81.
Dale has in Essex, p in Orieansi
total 81.
Necessary for a choice, POP.
As Haskins is showing no strength
north OF orange and nearly all the dele
gates south have been chosen, be will
fall 90 short OF nomination on first bal
lot.
Plumley is a good second and has
chance 20 gain in bis field, where eau
cuses are still to be held.
Stafford Is developing more strength
than was anticipated. He carried Barre
against Plumley ,247 to 24l, though Plum
lev was the caucus second choice.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Marjorie wheatley is III with measles.
c. II. Bigelow was in Burlington sever
al days last week.
A goodly number OF our people attend
ed Children's day exercises at Chelsea
West hill last Sunday.
Frank Wilcox in company with DR.. I.
II. Wheatley OF Brooklyn, n. V, visited
Washington, d. C., last week.
I'M. Angel with his wife and daugh-
ter will visit DR.. +. q. Sprague OF Rum
ney Depot, n. H., this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bohonon and daughter OF
Chelsea we're guests OF MIR. and Mrs. Per
CIV Heath at Nathaniel Wheatley's last
Friday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21
Snrn1ned AnkIe QnickIY Cured.

"At one time ] suffered from q severe
sprain OF the ankle says Geo. T.. CsryI
editor OF the Guide, Washington, Va.
AFTER using several well recommended
medicines without success, tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased 70
say that relief came as soon as began its
use and a complete cure speedily followed" !"
sold by Bailey & Allen, Randolph, and A.
Y Hood & Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21
Re.nlt. In Mindsor County.

In the Congressional contest, Wlnosof
,,,,nt,, towns stand as follows:-
For plumIey Baltimore l, Barnard 2,
Cayendish 8, Hartford Z, Reading 2, Roch-
ester !. Royalton /, Sharon l, Stockbrldge
. west Windsor 2, Windsor4 a; total ~.
For Haskins -Andover 2, Bethel ,,
pridgewater 2. Chester 5, Hartlsnd 3,
Iudiow 5. Norwich 3, Plymouth 8, Pom
fret 3. Rovalton 3, sharon /, Springfield Z,
Weathersfield 3, Weston 3, Woodstock O.
total 81
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

The Republicans OF Addison county
Tuesday nominated Il. o. Porter OF Corn
wall and W. n. Hill OF Starksboro for sen
ators and pledged them to the support
az Dillingham;.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Gen. Macabulos, with eight officers
and l24 men, surrendered TO the Amer
leans at Tarlac, Luzon, last week. The
rainy season has begun in the Philip
pines.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

small in size and great Ia results are
DeWitt's Little Early kisers- the famous
little pills that cleanse the liver sna . GOV y
Morton. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Trade reports say that although there
is less speculation than awhile ago, the
volume Of legitimate business is prac-
tically as large.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

The Republican national convention
began its session at Philadelphia Tues
day. Chairman Hanna OF the national
committee called it to order. Senator
Wolcott OF Colorado, temporary chair
man. matte 4 notable address. Com
mittees were appointed Yesterday
afternoon. Mckinley was nominated
for president by acclamation, amid
great enthusiasm, and the platform
was adopted. Roosevelt is the hero OF
the convention, and it is more than
probable that, in spite of his ott-eX-
pressed wish. he will be nominated for
vice-president today.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Cent be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigOrates The
whole system.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Efforts TO end the st. Louis strike
have failed. though there are indica-
tions that il will come soon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Gen. Otis was given a grand recep-
tion on his arrival home at Rochester,
n. Y, last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

There has been little news from
South Africa the past week. Since
Gen. Butler forced his way through the
mountains to Charlestown and Gen.
Roberts dislodged Botha from a strong
position east Of Pretoria after a hard
fight, things have been quiet Roberts
communications, which were cut by
the Beers, were restored after a battle
in which the latter were defeated.
Though many of the burghers have
submitted and their cause is hopeless
they seem to have no thought Of suing
for peace. krugers capital is on a
train at Maehadodorp.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Mrs. Gladstone, widow OF The
Grand old Man of England, died last
wppk
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Dewey declines TO take second place
on the Bryan ticket, If it is offered him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21
NO. 37--I302
WHATS GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE Bio
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Chinese Forts at Taku Bombarded
and Reduced by Foreign Warships.
--Serious Situation at Pekin.--
--Dearth of Boer War News. --Mc-
Kinley Renominated for President.

hiutNf SNhutiihnA@d AOt NAN5haNbAs
Hostilities between the Chinese and
the forces of various nations assem-
bled to protect foreigners in China
have begun in earnest. Last Thursday
the Taku forts at the mouth Of the riy-
er leading to Pekin opened fire on %
warships of the British, German, Rus
sian, Japanese and French squadrons,
which replied. After a fight of seven
hours. the forts were sileneed, landing
parties took possession Of them, killing
several hundred Of the defenders. The
feet lost about % killed and 45
wounded. Il is not likely that any
American vessels were present. The
Chinese government directed the step,
which iustities q declaration of war
from all the nations. Pekin is cut of
and rumors Of a terrible massacre of
the foreign ministers and destruction
of the legations are rife. The intema-
ti0ual force which seu out for Pekin
was compelled 20 return 10 the coast
It is said "a Russian force has attacked
Pekin. The United States has ordered
the battleship Oregon and other YES
sels of the Eastern squadron 10 China
and also the Ninth infantry from Luz
zon. All the governments are sending
vessels and troops TO the scene.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds and all
other accidental injuries may be quickly
cured by using DeWitt's Witch Hszel
Salve. Il is also certain cure for piles
and skin diseases. Take no other. For
sale by A. r. Hood a Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21
Rochester Hollow

Walter Bowen is staying At John Mar
tins.
DR.. Ryder and wife OF Woodstock vis-
tied at VIII Hoisington's recently.
Jerry Manning OF Ripton visited his
sister, Mrs. John Bowen, last week.
Mrs. Mary Bowen has returned from
81. Albans and is visiting at Herbert ADJ
bey's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-21

Ten lives were lost in q tenement
fire in New York city Friday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
Porto Rican Affairs.

G. F. Saylor, of the department of
agriculture, has recently been on an
official trip to Porto Rico. He shows
clearly that those who would benefit
by absolute free trade are the Spanish,
English and other European owners of
the plantations, and not the native
islanders. He says:
"Let us look into the factories themselves,
and do not fear challenge in this respect,
because 1 have been in every factory in
Porto Rico. Whatever capital is invested
in those factories emanating at all from
island sources is purely Spanish 1t does
not belong to Porto Rico. The peculiar
system maintained by Spain through all of
the business concerns, and 80 far as their
own capital was employed, threw every
thing into the hands OF the Spanisrds, who
were simply in Porto Rico doing business.
They do not belong to that element of Porto
Ricans that we feel so tender about, and
would not become citizens OF Porto Rico or
this country, whatever becomes Of the con-
stitutional question. Other factories are
owned and controlled by English capital;
others by German, and the entire factory
system by Spanish, English and German.
"These factories, mainly through their
cheap labor, can, under absolute free trade,
put sugar on the market of New York, at
cost to themselves, for two cents a pound.
This would be $40 for short ton of sugar
Sugar has been selling this year for $40 per
ton. With free trade this would be profit
Of $50 on an outlay Of $40. Who gets this
profit of seventy-fve per cent? There is
only one way of handling imported sugar in
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16

ent condition and their future welfare,
leading to their ultimate investment
with the duty and responsibility of self
government. Speech cannot make this
80 clear as all the facts and circum-
stances of the history of the American
people show it.
After this remarkable expression OF
opinion regarding Congress, and mon
arches, satrapies, slavery, etc., rational
people will not be disposed to take too
seriously Judge Lochren's dictum on
any phase of this question, and partic-
ularly his reasoning that, if the Consti-
tuition does not extend to territory, it
also does not limit the power OF Con-
gress in legislating for the territory.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
GUNS PLACED ON SKATES.
Novel Contrivnnce of Warfare Suited
to Wintry Climate Used by the
Canadian Artillery.

1t Is proverbial that necessity Is the
mother of invention, and certain 1t Is
that our Canadian cousins are not
wanting in the latter capacity. In no
direction is this fact more strongly in
evidence than in their method of
mounting their field batteries for win
ter use, says the London Mail.
During the winter months, when the
whole country is frequently covered
to the depth of several feet with
bed of treacherous snow, it is, of
course, impossible to move wheeled
artillery and ammunition wagons. AS
however, intending invaders are by no
means given to continuing their efforts
to summer campaigns, 1t became nee
essary to devise some means of get
ting over the difficulty. Happily, Can
ada had In the person of Artillery
Maj r. w. Rutherford soldier of
no little resource.
By a most ingenious design he has
made it possible to mount the guns,
gun-limbers, wagons and wagon-lim-
bers upon a species of "bobsleigh,"
the whole arrangement being joined
up by traces in the ordinary way by
an operation occupying at the outside
under five minutes.
The change from summer to winter
guise can thus be made Immediately
a fall of snow has rendered the roads
impossible for wheeled traffic, while
the advantage in superior mobility
over an unprepared enemy would be
enormous, as the practically noiseless
motion of the sleighs would bring the
guns well into range without betray-
ing the slightest hint of their APP
proach
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
VALUE OF ADMIRATION.
We Must KindIe the Flame of Our
Spirits by Higher Ex-
nmpIes.

We live by our admirations, and not
by our eynicism. We must constantly
hndle the flame Of our spirits by
great examples, says the Christian
Register. We must return again and
again to this source for renewal to
light the torch of emulation, to kin
die the ethical passion that leads to
better living and lifts existence for
the moment above all that is selfish
and sordid. Easily we forget the
aims and principles that once moved
us out of low places and helped us to
climb. Therefore, we must be con-
stantly reminded of what life ought
to be by looking up to those who have
made it great. If we were not con-
stantly stirred by examples showing
what life may become, we should
easily sink into lethargy of soul that
portends death.
Constantly must we keep before us
as beacon lights those natures that
have produced the finest human fruit
that have pushed the world onward
by the gift of themselves-the I'M
bought, uncompensated largess of
those who never could be paid for the
gift of their lives. All literature, re-
ligion itself, tends to exhibit this tri-
umph of the human soul, the revela-
ton of its hidden strength, the ac-
complishment of the seeming impos-
sible, the uplifting Of the eternal
ideal that raises us to new levels of
perception, and casts CLEANS into the
depths of our own spirits. The in
stinct for finding true heroes for clear
ing away the foul vapors of contem-
porary aspersion and misconception,
Of showing their real outlines and
the spirit by which they were stirred,
is one of the noblest attributes of hui
manity
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
WANTED TO HUG THE CASHIER
The Relief of Two Young Women
who Were Embarrassed In
Lunchroom.

Two young women went into q
downtown lunchroom one Sunday
afternoon recently and ordered what
for women was very substantial re-
past. They had u pot of chocolate,
some sweetbread croquettes, with
peas and potatoes, q salad, cheese and,
lastly, with a recklessness for conse-
quences dreadful to behold, ice cream
meringues.
AS they slowly consumed these
viands they chatted of the bargain-
counter victories that had been theirs
that morning, for they were on their
way uptown from the busy marts of
trade, says the Baltimore News.
All went well, as the noyelists say,
until the waiter presented their check
and stood with his head respectfully
bowed and his little silver tray within
easy reach, waiting for the wherewith-
al to pay it.
"Two-ten," said the elder of the
young women, consulting the figures
on the check; 81 wish you'd pay it,
dear, and when we get home we can
straighten up our accounts"
y
in tones of CONSERVATION; why, I
haven't but so cents in my purse. 1
thought you had plenty of money with
you"
81 spent it ALL" said the other, gloom
lily. II spent everything in my purse
but one English penny, o night key
and a silver glove-buttoner for q fou-
lard silk and such luxuries, but now we
have lived riotously and have no money
and We'll probably have to leave our
hats as an earnest that we intend to
come back and settle our account
while we go and try to borrow funds
from reluctant friends"
II wish you'd be Serious" said the
younger girl, Historically, 1.-The CASH
ier's looking"
I'm more than serious; I'm positive
ly frantic. The cashier probably
thinks we're bunko people and will
send for policeman to carry us OF.
l wish we hadn't eaten everything; it
would have looked better If we had Left
a little piece of cheese or one cro-
quette," and both the young women
laughed half-heartedly to deceive the
cashier and the waiter into believing
their plethoric purses contained mon
ey and not samples.
Then they discussed the situation
nervously in whispers and finally, as
last resort, determined to take the
cashier into their confidence.
He proved very amiable person in
deed, when approached, Just give
me your address," he said, reassuring-
ly, "and stop in and pay the account
some other time"
I'm glad l didn't hug him." the
younger girlremarked as they emerged
from the building. 81 thought I
would for one wild moment, but he
mightn't have liked it. 1 think, how
ever, never met so fascinating q man
in my life"
"He wouldn't have liked It," said her
companion, tersely. Lets go to the
drug store and get something for our
nerves with your so cents. 1 never was
so upset in my life"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
FNSI0N POPULISTS.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, May 11.-At the
national Populist convention held here
yesterday, Charles A. Towne of Min
nesota was nominated as Bryan's run
ming mate on the presidential ticket,
amid considerable enthusiasm. The
proceedings were somewhat enlivened
at one time by Ex-Representative KEEL
ley publicly calling the chairman liar.
Mr.. Bryan's nomination was made by
reclamation and was accomplished with
expedition and tact. There were not
to exceed half dozen speeches in Mr.
Bryan's behalf.
CINCINNATI, May 11.-For Presi
dent, Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania
for vice-president, Ignatius Donnelly
Of Minnesota. Such is the ticket
placed in the field Thursday by what ia
commonly known as the middle OF the
road populist party but which, accord
ing to leaders of the movement, is the
one and only peoples party.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
The Queens Work UndOne.

Queen Victoria will need to return to
Ireland. The poor old lady was barely
back from her belated mission of mer-
cy and reconciliation, when her prime
minister, Lord Salisbury, disclosed the
cloven English hoof clear to the gam
brels. At recent meeting of the
Primrose League in London, the Prem
Ter spoke of the affairs of South Africa,
and in connection with the develop
ments of the war of the preparations
the Transvaal had made 10 resist Eng
lank if she attacked the republic was
led to speak of the difficulties and in
tricacies OF the Irish problem. Great
Britain, he said, had learned something
from the South African war. She now
knew better what the risk would be if
she gave disloyal government in Ire
land the power of accommodating forces
against the sovereignty of the Queen.
He did not therefore apprehend that
the verdict Of ten years ago against
home rule for Ireland would meet an
an early or prompt reversal.
Lord Salisbury's references to Ire
land are regarded as painfully infelic.
itous." England may have learned
something recently, 1t is conceded, blu,
there is lesson, the reply is, which
the ministers have failed to take tc
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16

this country, and that is through the two or
three sugar combinations, mainly through
the sugar trust They agree with the plant
ers or manufacturers to take this sugar, re
fine it, and place it on the market, dividing
the profit on a certain basis, as is now being
done, and as has been done between the
Hawaiian planters and the sugar trust for
years. How will they divide the profits /?
Even? Each getting 37l per cent? We do
not know. Only the parties interested
know. This point Is clear, however, and
that is that the Porto Ricans are not bene-
flied. Simply the sugar combinations of
this country and the foreign planters or
manufacturers of Porto Rico.
Porto Rico has been able, at her maxi
mum, to export about 10000 tons OF sugar.
She would be able il all her resources were
brought into play, to send us about per
cent OF our consumption. But when the
Philippines and Cuba ask for the same
privilege, then 1t will be an entirely differ
ent question. And yet the same principles
are involved that have discussed in Porto
Rico. Isn't it enough that we have expend-
ed so much blood and treasure in wrestling
these islands from the condition they were
in, at the same time Offering every help in
the future that is consistent with fair and
honest dealing with our own interests and
people?
"I am thorough believer in expansion.
believe that expansion is fraught with in.
calculable benefit both to the inhabitants OF
the island and to the people OF this country
when Congress shall have framed such fair
honest, just and equitable regulations az
are consistent with the right OF our own la.
Dor and industries "
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
A New Name for Cash.

He lacked refinement, culture grace;
He had no charm of form or face.
To see him read would pain your sight,
Twas misery for him to write.
And yet, like all that's human, he
Had one trait of humanity
And that the best, l might here state
At making money he was great.
Wherefore around him all men fiocked,
And women, too, and were not shocked
At things he'd do or things he'd say,
In his rough, coarse and brutal way.
They merely smiled indulgently, and sai6i
How free from guile is hel
He doesn't have to try to please
We love his eccentrlcitles."
philadelphia North American.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16

heart, the need of little discretion
Lord Salisbury does not voice British
sentiment, certain Of the London news
papers declare. That, however, mat
ters little. British sentiment is at
heart opposed to the South African
war, as British sentiment was lopposed
to the British government in. its sup
port of the confederacy in the time of
the American civil war. British senti-
ment has often mighty little to do with
the British governing class. Salisbury
has supplied the Irish Nationalist with
unlimited fuel of high combustbility,
and there is likely to be conhagration
when Parliament again convenes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-05-16
Good for the Eyes.

A famous oculist once gave this adj
vice to lady who consulted him about
her eyes, says Good Health: use
much cold water in washing the eyes.
It is a tonic to them. Ones sight be-
gins to fail as the eyeball begins to
fatten, SO when you battle the eyes,
gently squeeze them from side to side
the forefnger at the side Of the nose,
the thumb at the opposite side of the
eye-and thus the convexity will be
preserved. When the eyes are weary,
give them rest, and if they smart,
battle them with weak salt water, al
lowing it to 90 inside the lids"