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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

One day when Professor John Stuart
Blackie was passing along one of the
principal streets in Edinburgh he was
accosted by a dirty little street gamin
with, "Shine your boots, sir ?" The
urch,n was very importunate, and the
Professor, being impressed with the ex:
IRENE filthiness of the boys face, remark
ed; 81 don't want shine, m7 lad; but
II you 90 and wash your face I'll give
you sixpence." "a RIGHT, sir" was the
lads reply, and going over to an ada
cent drinking fountain he made his ablu-
ton. Returning he held out his hand for
the money. "Well, my lad," said the
Professor, "youhave earned your money.
Here it is II dinna want it, auid
chap returned the Ramin with lordly
arr "ye can keep it and get yer hair
cut"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

Col, Albert Clarke, of Wellesley
Mass, who was formerly editor of
the St. Adams Messenger and later
of the Rutland Herald, was defeated
for congress short time since by
four votes in the nominating conven.
ton. Col. Clarke was far and away
the. best equipped man for the place
and his many Vermont friends hope
to see him in congress at no distant
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
Three Weeks Away.

Three weeks from today the GALE.
DOMAIN will announce who has been
elected president of the United States
and every indication now points to
republican success. The republican
party presents a united front in all
parts of the country, while the demo-
cratic party is divided over the
issues of the campaign, the western
democracy claiming that silver is the
| paramount issue, while the eastern
wing of the party are fighting
Mckinley on their so-called imperial
istic platform. In the meantime one
state after another is being placed in
the republican column, so that
Bryan will do well if he carries the
"solid South" and his own state of
Nebraska and the beighboring states
of Colorado and Nevada. Indiana
is still in the doubtful column and
will remain there until the votes are
counted.
The continued insults heaped upon
Roosevelt in his speaking tour will
serve to help the republican cause
and "Teddy" has aroused vastly
more enthusiasm in his tour than
Mr.. Bryan. In tact many democrats
as we'll as all of the republicans are
getting tired of Bryan and the re-
publican managers are confident
that he will be SO completely showed |
under at the election that Organism
will cease to be an issue in national
politics.
The long-promised letter from ex-
President Cleveland endorsing Bryan
has not appeared, and never will as
Mr.. Cleveland has written a Ken
lucky friend that he stands Just
where he did four years ago when he
Bryan and his free silver
allacy. So another prop drops out
If the support the democrats had
-aised. Even in New York state,
where Croker and Hill are supposed
o be working in harmony, a repub-
lean majority around $4,000 is ex-
,ected.
The Boston Transcript foresees a
weep for Mckinley like that of
Grant over Greeley. And this leads
he Springfield Republican, which is
IN anti,McKinley paper, to remark,
But Grant carried Alabama,
florida, Mississippi, Virginia and
he Carolinas. If Mckinley can do
hat, his triumph will be as great as
he German emperor's, who sent
word to his wife after a defeat of the
1renCh:-
by grace divine, my dear Augusta,
We've had another awful buster"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
"Thank You, Neighbor Chase"

The St, Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN
displayed commendabe enterprise in
sending its readers an extra sheet
containing Gov. Smiths retiring
message and Gov. Stickney's inau-
gural message. The CALEDoNIAN's
political judgment may not always
be of the best-it is liable to mistakes
like the rest of us-but when it issues
an axtra or attempts good job OF
printing, its efforts are usually
crowned with success Bristol
News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

Senator Ross has written Horace
F. Graham, of Craftsbury, that he
can legally hold the office of presiden-
tial elector and states attorney as
the latter is mot an office of trust or
profit under the United States" Mr..
Graham bears his honors with be-
coming modesty and is also repre-
senting his town in the legislature.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

The Century means to make its
November and December numbers
the most beautiful issues ever pub
lished. Color painting will belargely
used.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

The London Financial News announces
that the Roumanian Government is ne
gotiating with a German syndicate for
the lease OF a part OF the naptha- bearing
lands OF that country. 1t is said the ar.
rangements for the lease have been prac-
ticaIly completed. 1t is the generally ac-
cepted theory that the Berlin capitalists
are acting in theinterests of the Standard
Oil Company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
A Vermonter who Wants a License

A Pasadena, Cal, subscriber to
the CALIFORNIAN sends us the follow
ing clipping from Pasadena paper
and the papers comment on the
letter furnishes some timely facts for
high license advocates:
Montpelier, VT, Sept. 8, 1900.
Chief OF Police:
Dear Sir:-Will you kindly in
form me the cost of saloon license in
your city, also if there is any prospect
OF working up trade there in frst-class
liquors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
The Montpelier
Daily journal
AND THE
St. JOhnsbury
CaledOnian

NO paper IN the State Capital elsewhere Vermont will equal
approximate the DAILY interest during
preaching session OF the Legislature No publishes the %
av proceedings none has complete
OF otne or any thing else public special import
ance Transporting at Montpelier other
department OF LEGISLATIVE NOTES. edited by incompatible JACK
HARRIsand other paper has JOURNALS strong and
leading editorial writing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

Macmillan Harden, editor of the Ber-
lin Zukunit, has been sentenced to six
months Imprisonment in a fortress be-
cause OF an article in his paper about the
battle between the Kaiser and the Ora
gon' The charge was lese majestic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

Montpelier, Oct. Is. The sessions the
past week have been characterized by
short hours, many bills and the begin
ming of lots ofcommittee work. One bill
has been passed in each branch. The
senatorial contest takes precedence, how
ever, of all other work and all hope it
will be settled this week so that both
houses can settle down to work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
Yours Respectfully,

+. J. GOODWIN.
If the marshal will he might write the
Yankee that the cost of saloon license
is generally the loss of selfrespect, loss
OF social standing, loss of character
ruination of others, deprivation of the
comforts of life to children in the neigh
borhood and breaking OF peace and har-
mony in the community. But as Pasa.
dena prohibits licenses for his trade in
frst-class liquors. better give up the
idea and 90 to work"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
EVENTS NEXT WEEK,

Next week will be "ladies week" and
on Wednesday evening, Oct. "a, Judge
W. P. Stafford will deliver his lecture on
Founders of Vermont" before the So
ciety of Colonial Danes. On Tuesday,
Oct. %, will be held the annual meeting
of the Vermont Bar Association. G.
H. Darling of Bennington, the retiring
president will deliver an address and
Hon. Robert Roberts of Burlington will
also read biographical sketch of his
father, the late Daniel Roberts,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17

Setator to succeed the late Justin S. Nor
rill was taken yesterday in separate ses-
sions. The law providing for the cleo
ton OF senator is as follows:
The Legislature of each state which
is chosen next preceding the expiration
of the time for which any Senator was
elected to represent such state in Con.
gress, shall, on the second Tuesday after
the meeting and organization thereof,
proceed to elect Senator to Congress.
Such elections shall be conducted in the
following manner: Each house shall
openly, by viva voce vote for each
member present, name one person for
Senator in Congress from such state, and
the name OF the person so voted for who
receives majority Of the whole number
OF votes cast in each house shall be enter
ed the journalof that house by the clerk
or secretary thereof; or if either house
shall tail to give such ma ority to any
person on that day, the fact shall be en-
tered on that journal. At twelve o'clock
meridian, of the day following that on
which proceedings are required to take
place as aforesaid, the members of the
two houses shall convene in Joint assem-.
bly, and the journal of each house shall
then be read, and if the same person re-
celved a majority of all the votes in each
house, he shall be declared duly elected
senator. But if the same person has not
received a majority of the votes in each
mouse, or if either house has failed to
take proceedings as required by this sec
ton, the Joint assembly shall then pro-
ceed to choose, by a viva voce vote of
each member present, person for Sena-
tor, and the person who receives a ma
Jorlty OF all the votes of the joint assem-
bIy, majority of all the members elected
to both houses being present and voting,
shall be declared duly elected. If no per
son receives such majority on the first
day, the joint assembly shall meet at
twelve O'clock meridian of each succeed
ing day of the session of the Legislature,
and shall take at least one vote until a
Senator is elected"
CONTINUED on page IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14
NO NEW LIGHT ON
EARL LIS MOVEMENTS.
Russia 70 withdraw Legation From
Pektng, Leaving . Military
Conn m nd.

LONDON, sept II, a. m.--No further
light Is thrown this morning upon Ii
Hung Changes movements. The Times
has an interesting dispatch from Pekiug,
dated September L. which says In part:
Russia has decided to withdraw her
legation from Picking. leaving purely
military command. An official announce
ment OF this Is expected today. The other
powers will also presumably withdraw
their legations. leaving Picking under III.
military control OF the allies during the
winter at least. At a meeting of the gem
erals the Russian commander announced
that Russia would maintain $1,000 troops
during the winter.
.The German commander said that Ger
many was Keeping the same number, and
the Japanese commander announced thai
Japan would have q 900. The British gem
eral was not In a position to make an
There Is every Indication. however.
that Lord salisbury has decided that our
present subordinate position in Picking
must become Sill humber. In the best
Informed quarters the opinion Is expressed
that Russia and Germany are acting n
accord Russia seeking the definite aliena-
wall and Germany the annexation of
ShantunS kianssu and the fangtse prov
inces. Russia also seeks 70 restore the
emperor IN order 70 be enabled TO WELD
her influence through them over the re-
manning provinces The Acknowledgement
OF China seems almost Inevitable.
Held ~ HOSTAGE.
.The empress dowager has retained
Prince .ching's son as hostage for his
father"
: The Shanghai correspondent of the
Times. wiring Wednesday. confirms tho
reports Of the uneasy feeling there CON
corning Germany's Intentions toward the
Thc ~ fetersburs correspondent of the
Times rays he Is In 4 position TO assert
positively that the Russian troops In
Manchuria are preparing for a winter
campaign.
The Shanghai correspondent OF the As
sociated Press, wiring Wednesday and
confirming the report as to three OF the
four conditions proposed by certain
power as the basis % negotiations. says
he has II from a reking source, usually
reliable that Prince Ching has already be-
gun To negotiate. but that the second con-
dition In the treatment Of the Manchurian
provinces, including riaotung peninsula,
as a buffer state.
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evacuate Peking until some arrangements
have been made for the installation of a
government to take charge OF affairs, is
directly In line with the aim the state de-
partment has been pursuing in the ex-
changes with Ia Hung Chang. and II
this Russian decision IL adhered to, IT GER
tainly will facilitate the ultimate with
drawal OF all OF the foreign troops, in the
opinion OF the officials here. An infer
ence from the Russian statement is that
Las coming to Picking viii be forwarded
by Russia. In the hope OF making the
desired arrangement for the establish
ment Of Chinese government there
As III cannot reach the capital from
Shanghai. starting tomorrow, inside Of
a week, IL may be that there will be no
Developments IN the international situa-
ton within that period Of time.
Our government has not been advised
that all OF the answers to the Russian
note have been returned II Is said that
all OF the powers have been heard from
on the subject. but the disposition is to
regard their Communications not as an
swers. but rather as argumentative state
ments. which leave the main issue still
open for discussion This point, how
ever, becomes OF diminished importance
In view of the announced purpose of the
Russian government TO modify the terms
of it's original proposal In the manner in
dicated.
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ENGLAND AND GERMANY
DECLINE TO EVACUATE.
VIII Not withdraw Forces From
Peking Unttl Satisfactory Guar
aUte~s Are Gtv~u.

LONDON, Sept. l-f-ondons reply TO
the Russian proposal Tor the evacuation
OF Peking was sent two days ago and
a. tho Associated Press forecasted, Great
Britain declines 20 evacuate previous TO
a satisfactory guarantee from the Chit
nese government for the fGinllment Of Ger
tain conditions,
There Is general disposition here 90 se-
cent as mainly correct the statement that
an the powers have now replied TO the
Russian proposal. that Great Britain aud
Germany have declined TO svacgata
PekinE that Austria and italy have de-
cided to be guided by Germanys decision,
ana that the others have agreed 20 a
more or less modified withdrawal a. de-
Aiming the attitude OF the powers.
According 70 the suggested compromise
II Is proposed that the strength Of the
garrison ~ PektnE. which Is 90 be inter-
national. "a made dependent on The prog
resA and character % the negotiations with
According q a dispatch from shanghai.
received today. another edict. aAt q
Tehaw. september s. has been issued, again
urging II HUNS ChanE 20 forthwith take
the vice regal aeAt 81 the province OF
cali 20 Picking. there 10 cooperate with
Prince ching and Gan fung Lu In the
rsrNtahiishmenf 81 peace. In hts decree
the emperor assumes tAc responsibility
far the events which have occurred n
Picking. and Gees. not blame Prince ruan
tthe father ~ The heir APPARENT, Or kauE
IL tthe president % tho beard 81 warp.
The dispatch rciterates the assertion
that there Is strenuous opposition n Al
the foreign colonies 10 The acceptance q
Yiex la as peace neEcttatpF.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14
OPENS THE WAY 70 PEACE.
PRESIDENT KRUGER's FLIGHT
FROM TRANsvAAL TERRITORY.
Gen. Botha Could Now Negotiate for
Cessation of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
as to His Desire in That Direction
-Boers Are in an Ugly Mood.

NEW YORK. Sept. l3.-A dipatch to the
Tribune from London says:
The flight Of President Kruger to Lour-
EMO Marquee may enable Gen. Botha to
open negotiations with Gen. Butler and
bring the war TO an end. President Kru-
ger. however. may return to Kumalipoort
or II he stays at Lourenzo Marquex, Botha
may continue the struggle. dividing his
forces into small bands. All conclusions
based upon Reuters announcement of
kruger's arrival in neutral territory are
premature, since the door through which
he is reported 10 have retired from the
Transvaal remains open. II Gen. French
has occupied Barberton and the British
columns are advancing toward Kumali-
poort, the door may be closed within a
week. and Botha released from all obliga-
ton to keep his burghers in the field.
The closing scenes of the protracted
campaign tend 10 illustrate the truth
that without neutral base the Beers are
helpless. II the British Government had
allowed President Kruger to purchase
Deiagoa bay when he was anxious to do
so. he would not now have a place OF
refuge In the present emergency, nor
would his presence there be source of
any uncertainty respecting the possibility
of his return to the Transvsai. The pur-
chase of that neutral base ten years ago
would probably have prevented the out
pfeak OF tne war. since the Beers nave
depended from the outset upon having
the door open for their own gold TO go
out and for supplies TO come in. and also
upon having a bridge for retreat when
they were in the last ditch.
Doubts Yet Exist.
THE news, however is TIL too inde-
cisive to justify premature talk about a
last ditch. Butler is pressing on after
Botha over the mountains, but has cap
tured abandoned stores rather than COM
mandoes in arms, and French is still a
long way from Kumilapoort.
The official record of the operations
conducted by Gems Methuen, Barton and
Hildyard and the generals in the Free
state proves that the territories occupied
are swarming with guerrillas and discon-
tented Beers. who are unwilling to aban-
don the struggle. This is one OF the
worst features of the situation. Resent
ments caused by the campaign are en-
Uttered, the opposition to British rule
will have to be stamped out by strenuous
and rigorous police work. during long
period.
The political effect OF the reports OF
Presidnt Kruger's retreat from the
TransvaalN have been instantaneous. The
rumors OF dissolution OF parliament at an
earlier date than previous reports have
indicated, are already in the air..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14
MONUMENT 70 GEN. LAWTON
PEOPLE OF FORT WAYNE DEDI-
GATED THE SHAFT.
mr.. Bryan, ms Orator of the Day,
Praised the Dead Hero, but Re-
Trained From Answering -.rgu-
ment Of Goxeruor wouut

FORT WAYNE. Ind, Sept. is.-The
people OF this city today dedicated TO the
memory OF Gen. Henry w Lawton a
monument crowned by a cannon captured
by him. and christened the principal city
park In honor OF Lawton. The exercises
We're under the auspices OF the Union
Veteran Legion. William j. Bryan was
the principal orator of the occasion.
Gov. Mount spoke just before Mr.. Bry-
an. The governor took up the question OF
the Philippine war. denouncing Aguin-
aldo by name and showing a tendency
TO srong condemnation OF the insur-
gents. and all who sympathize with him
He spoke of the fact that the gun had
been taken from men who had turned It
upon our flag and our soldiers. The gov
ernor added:
III this cannon was not captured in
Just and humane war. and from those
resisting the lawfully constituted author
lily OF these islands, fighting the soldiers
OF the government that had liberated
them from Spanish thraldom, then where
Is the honor OF the capture and the glory
of this gift? Honor the insurgents as
patriots, and then you interpret wrong
fully the words. the will and the act Of
our dead hero. this shaft becomes a hoI-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14
AMERICAN WOMAN MIsTREATED,
Suffered Indignities mt Hands of the
Weatgate Police.

LONDON, Sept i3.--The United States
charge d'affaires. Henry White, protested
nj the foreign office today against the
treatment to which Mrs, Mary Rowe. Of
Denver. has been subjected by the police
of Westgate-on-the-Se Sea.
On September she was arrested ac-
cused of smuggling and was searched at
the local police station by men. Mrs
Rowe alleges she suffered indignities.
was not allowed 20 communicate with
friends and was locked UP over night
Her nephew, Mr.. Goad. who Is a pYomi-
nent resident Of westgate-on-the-S Sea-
and who married n daughter Of former
Senator Rollins. Of New Hampshire got
Mrs. Rowe out Of the police station, and
induced the United States embassy to
protest
The police say 1t ia case of mistaken
identity.
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low mockery. and this trophy of patriotic
valor becomes a monument to the dis
honor OF our soldiers and the shame of
our country"
Further Gov. Mount said;
81 trust | may never see the day when
| shall so far forget my devotion and
my loyalty to my mother country as
to characterize our soldiers as the agents
OF oppression, turning the banner of lib
erty into the insignia of Imperialism. nor
do | apprehend such a contamination"
Mr. Bryan made no direct reference
In his address TO the utterances of Gov.
Mount about the Philippine war.
II was invited TO participate In this
. reunion" MIR. Bryan began. mot as a
candidate for ONCE. but as citizen of
this republic, and ] am here 20 speak
20 you not as candidate sor Office, but
as a citizen"
This remark called out enthusiastic
applause Mr. Bryan then referred to hts
own record as a soldier. saying II can
hardly say that ! am here as soldier,
for feel that my military service was
SO Insignificant. compared with the SER
vices o. many who are here today, that
I am hardly entitled to be classcd among
the soldiers So far as my title Is con-
cerned. | feel that Il IL hardly fair that
one should be called colonel who saw
no active duty and who did not have
his courage tested upon a battlefield
Mr. Bryan then paid a high tribute to
the volunteer soldiers character and their
wives. saying
f have supreme faith In the man who
lights when his country needs fighters, ana
then works when his country needs work
gTa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14

PARIS sept. i2-The Americans made
p Fnuch hstter showing At NingenneR to-
dav. IN the bicvcle finals Tor the expo
siiiou grand rrix than on the previous
visit Cnorer gaining second piase IN the
PROFESSIONAL and Lake third IN the am
ateNr
Ts'iarder and Sanr. Trcnchmen.. Secur-
et frs; AMI second piacrs IN re am
WORKS - art worth respectively 90. 90
Erd 50 francs The distance IN this race
VAS ZOO meters, and tbe time 81
The professional rBce was Interesting.
rs Il resuitsd In the defeat q the French
crack. Iacau~lin. by tire Dutch champion.
Myers. and Cooper, the Freedman hav-
ing 20 be contented With third place. The
distance In this race was 2.Q0n meters
time e:s1 IS The FIRST prize was IS 80
francs, the second 5000 and the third
J. 100
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-14
IDlS In CHINA
HAE BEEN AVERTED.


1k60JN0TON. Sept 1.-THE crisis
- ~ At hand yesterday over the
Heuuf,oa proposal OF the Russian gov
au1f ~ been averted for time. at
- "a The diplomatic side OF the mat
' = ~ becomc again the object of at
- The order 10 Gen. Chaffes to
In 4 once whicNp was expected In
- quarters, did not issue today. In
- easnest EFFORTS are making TO ar
kms IN pseilminaries for the negotia-
- Which are expected finally to set
~ cAlnese troubles. Ii Hung Changes
- Today removed perhaps the last
1,s 10 the speedy beginning Of these
lnttoas and the only doubt that
" mluts h ~ TO his ability 10 redeem
v l1u0s To protect American interests
" ~ ne outrases ON the missionaries
1 nllvs converts. III no can do this.
~ ~ manifest tho existence OF a
y ~ eevsrnmen:. there In no reason
N - that negotiations will be imme-
~ 4 order.
~ seiias that Russian troops will not