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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

mot more than from to 10 per cent of
the infantry.
The subject of providing such a protec-
ton for soldiers Is by no means of recent
date. Ever since that terrible moment on
the afternoon Of Aug. Is, 1870, when Gen.
Won Pape, the commander of the First
division of the Prussian Guards corps.
gallcped along the firing line to stop the
advance Of his men on the French right
wing holding st. Privat la Montague,
military men have recognized the folly of
attempting frontal attacks upon en-
trenched positions until the enemys ar
tillery had been silenced and its infantry
seriously shaken.
Admitted that to silence the enemys
artillery 1t is only necessary to bring
greater number of guns TO bear upon It,
the result ought to be certain If time and
daylight do not fall The shaking of in
fantry sufficiently to admit of a frontal
attack being brought to a successful
issue Is not quite such simple matter;
for new system of trenches has been
devised where the earth dug out is scat
tered around the trench instead of being
banked up to form a parapet, with the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

An American priest named Zeigler was
the first to devise such an instrument.
He invented a shield guaranteed to re-
sist the fire of any modern rifle. He pre-
sented his invention to his government
and 1t satisfactorily met and passed all
the tests. 1t was regarded as unprac-
teal, however, because of it's immense
weight, 1t was said that rapid move
ments in the field were impossible to SOL
diers weighed down by the shields.
The material used in their manufacture
was composition the formula for which
was, of course, secret. 1t was believed,
however, that marble dust entered very
largely into its manufacture. The new
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

The inscription on one of the faces OF
the monument says:
'"The successful defense of the fort by
Its garrison, consisting of part Of Com
panies and c, Fifth regiment, Mnne-
sofa volunteer infantry, the "Renville
Rangers" and citizens and refugees, was
very largely instrumental in saving other
portions of Minnesota from ravage and
devastation and greatly contributed to
the ultimate defeat of the Indians and
their expulsion from the state"
Lieut.. T. J. Sheehan, since Maj. Shee-
han, has seen valiant service since, as
late as the battle of Sugar Point, Leech
Lake, being involved in the Indian
troubles with the Pillagers in his capacity
as Deputy United States marshal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

them with respect he may be proud Of
Joubert's son Is a brave lad, too The
Beers tell me the shooting by Thorny-
croIts men was the most accurate they
Extracts from letter from a young
Dutch colonist, who has succeeded in
follow:
Ever since the battle of Magersfon-
ing lost 47S killed and about zoo or 500
wounded. / had been feeling very UNI
comfortable, SO made UP my mind to
clear before we were all made prisoners
President Steyn looks about thirty
years older than he did before the com,
mencement Of the war:.I am told that
ne mad nephew and two other relations
Killed at Magersfontein.
Our men are tired of the war as they
are half starved, In addition to being
thoroughly disheartened through the loss
OF hundreds OF relatives and friends By
the time ne tn, the war y over every person
veal will be seen in Grape, and / am
AFRAID that black will be the color OF our
Tag IN the future If we are allowed to
have one.
on Christmas eve he night ff 30 bolf SI iu9
got old Sannah' to help me to make q
Union Jack, which I fixed onto a fish
front of the Volksraad building. I hear
that this caused a fearful row, and the
president offered a reward of ego to any,
one finding out the perpetrator.
big crops Of wheat and forage rotting On
the lands for want OF reapinR, All fhs
Dutch farmers wifi be ruined this Se ar
some families are already starving
Ordinary household accidents have NO
T Thp0rs :, When there's bottle Of Or.
chest. Heals burns. cuts. bruiseS
sprains Instant rolief
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04
: Shields for Soldiers.
The Ancient Custom Wearing Renoduced in the
British Army

The English soldiers In South Africa
are to be protected by bullet-proof
shields while on the battlefield, If GER
tain experiments which the war depart
ment is at present conducting develop as
successfully as expected. A Scotch in
ventor who has been investigating the
possibilities of such a device claims to
have been successful in inventing one,
and If his plan turns out as he claims,
the English field force will. be at once
supplied. The war department officials,
says London correspondent Of the Phil
adelphia Times, are hopeful Of the result
and await the tests with much interest
The losses of the British forces in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

soldiers in the field is called the Sharp
shooter"
The ''Sharpshooter" is said to be imper-
vious to Mauser or Lee-Metford bullets
at 400 yards. and to light machine-gun
fire at 700 yards. 1t weighs thirteen
pounds and cannot be overturned by the
impact of any number OF bullets It Ia
divided into two parts hinged together,
each Weighing six and half pounds,
which can be made interchangeable. It
is intended for the use Of marksmen only
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

field have been enormous from the Boer
rife fire. While they have been advanc-
ing in the open upon the protected strong
holds of the Beers they have had to face
a decimating fire from the Dutch sharp
shooters. They have no protection and
no means Of returning the fire to ad-
vantage. 1t is this that has made fail
ure of all the English attempts to cross
the Modder river and relieve Ladysmith.
IT is to meet this emergency that the new
invention is hoped for.
The idea is really American in origin.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04
AFRICAN WAR LETTERS.
What the Canadian Boys Are Writ.
Ing to Their Relatives.

Ing to Their Relatives.
The following letter, written by Mr..
John Fl. Wallace, of Cliffdale, Highlands.
near Moot river, refers to the fighting in
the Mooi district:
"Cliffdale is, as you know, a place
where fifty men and Maxim could keep
LOCO men at bay and it was a sight to
see the way the Boer peasants took pos
session of.it. l would not have missed it
for anything. The way those mounted
men got up the steep stony sides of-the
hills on each side of the road whilst 9TH
ers came along 1t was lesson in the use
of mounted infantry that I wish tho staff
college could have seen. The marvellous
advantage that they took of every bit Of
cover and the way they took their horses
over as rough a country as you can wish
for was revelation.
When We, were surrounded they sent
six men to the house. Carrie and / went
out to meet them. They all raised their
hats, and then the one in authority asked
my name etc. told him, and that had
stayed here on the strength of their pro-
CARNATIONS, and / demanded protection
for ourselves and for our property He
said, Nothing Of yours shall be taken
without payment. Our orders are that
the property OF everyone who stays on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

all callers at their parlors one trial bot
tie of their Completion Tonic absolutely
not call or who 1--we away from New
York may be benefited, they will send
one bottle to any address, all charges
prepaid, on the receipt Of rs cents
(stamps or silver to cover cost of pack
ing and delivering. The price of this
wonderful tonic is 800 per bottle. and
this liberal offer should be embraced by
al.
The Misses Bell have just published
their new book, "Secrets OF BeautY.0
This valuable work is free to all deeir-
ing it. The book treats exhaustiyely Of
the Importance Of a good complexion;
tells how g. woman may acquire beauty
and keep It. Special chapters on the
care of the hair; how to have luxuriant
growth; harmless methods of making the
hair preserve its natural beauty and
color, even to advanced age. Also IN
structions how to Danish superfiuous hair
from the face, neck and arms without
injury to the skin. This book will be
mailed to any address on request.
FREE Trial Bottles of Wonderful Com.
plexion Tonic free at parlors, or Is cents
(cost OF packing and maIling) to those
at distance.
Correspondence cordially solicited. Ad.
dress
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04
Excursion hates Via "The Milwau-
kee."

On March 9Th and goth c., M. & st. p.
Ry. will sell excursion tickets to large
sxtent Of territory in the South and
Kansas City at one fare, plus $500, for
tho round trip.
no extra charge on the celebrated
Pioneer Limited between the Twin Cities,
milwaukee and Chicago daily
II you are contemplating a trip, apply
at 1.-THE Milwaukee" offices for particu-
lars. or write j. 7. Conley, Asst. Gen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

The wife of minister of the Gospel in an Iowa
town suffered for years from constipation dyspepsia and
headache Her ailments identical with those of so
many other Her husband spent many dollars for
medicines, but his wes troubles continued right along
until he bought her Ripans Tabues at the drug
aches and palms. and he recently 90 cents by
order to the Rpans Chemical Co., New York for sup
ply of the Tabues give member of his congregation
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

result that the artillery preparing the
way for the attack has no target to aim
at except the smoke of the enemys rifles.
Now that smokeless powder has been in
troduced, this guide has failed altogether
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

Ordinary household accidents have NO
terrors when there's bottle OF DR.,
Thomas Electric Oil In the medicine
chest. Heals burns, cuts. hruiseA
sprains. Instant rolief.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-04

When the Garrison of the Old Stock
nde WithstOOd the Sioux Siege, 1t
Meant the Permanent SUbjuEa-
tIon of the RebeII1Ous Indians in
the New state of MinesOta-Park
Association Incorporated.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, who is fine

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, who is fine
incarnation of the genius of money
making, says that in his opinion the
secret Of money making depends
chiefly upon five things: Push,
'ssquareness, "clear Medicines, econ
omy, and rigid adherence to the rule
of not overworking; and of these five
things, the last is the one upon which
he lays most stress. Beyond doubt,
some men fail through lack of energy,
through working too little; but others,
and many of them, and some of the
most promising of all, fail through
literally breaking themselves down by
Work.-HOuseboId.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17

Telephoning to Europe has been
looked forward to by inventors for
years, and at last M. 1. Pupin. of Col
umbia college has made discoveries
which seem destined to make it pos
BILE. The saturation of the cable COW
ering with conflicting currents has
been overcome, and the inventor
claims that, with the laying of a
proper cable, speech with Europe will
be possible. The invention consists
of a series of simple coils of wire, to
be inserted at intervals under the
sheath of the cable .-Ecchdnge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17

The fiscal year 1900, which ended
on June 80 last, stands as the banner
year in foreign trade in the history
of the American republic.
Our total exports of merchandise,
which were, ST, 231 ,4s2 $3.50 in the fiscal
year 1898, and 1927 ,O23, 1902 in 1899,
rose in this fiscal year 1900 to 81 1894,
479,214. Our imports of foreign mer-
chandise, which were $616, O49, 654 in
1898, were $697, 14s, 4s9 in 1899, and
$S49, ia, 1929 in 1900. The excess OF
exports over imports, or the favorable
balance of trade, as it is popularity
called, was s615, 4s2, e76 in 1898, $500,
s74 ,s13 in 1899 and S544, 1854, ss5 in 1900
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
WHAT GIRLS SHOULD READ.

1t is cause of regret that there is
so little of what is known as solid
reading among girls generally. They
are we'll versed in all the new works
of fiction issued, but beyond their
school room literature, they know
almost nothing of biography, essays,
and history read by more mature
minds. Consequently there is small
opportunity for intellectual growth
after they have left school, for the
mind does not thrive on light reading
only.
There is an amount of trashy writ
ing published in newspapers and
magazines under the short story head,
and it is frequently the case that
these alone are picked out by the girls
as the only interesting part of the
paper. The story reading habit is
easily formed, and difficult one to
break away from. To say the least,
it is waste of time to fill the mind
with this class of literature, but the
harm lies in the fact that more
thoughtful reading seems bore after
one has had continuous amount of
the other kind.
There is so much good elevating
literature in all our public libraries,
and SO little time in which to read it,
that the wonder is our young people
do not take advantage of the many
hours they have to indulge in reading,
and select for at least part of it
works that will strengthen the power
of thought and application, which will
be found so necessary in after years.
Digest what you read. The habit of
skimming through a work quickly in
order to get through it is bad one
for the mind. Understand what you
are reading and absorb it, and do not
let it go until you have. 1t is better
to read one page understandingly
than to skim through whole work
merely to get a general idea of it.
Book reviews will do that for you, but
book reviews will not arouse your
own powers of thought or discrimina-
ton in literature. You must cultivate
that yourself.-Ec.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
STOOD DEATH OFF.

Munday, lawyer of Henrietta, Tex.
once fooled grave-digger. He says: "My
brother was very low with ma1arial fever and
jaundice. I persuaded him to try Electric
continued their use until he was wholly cured.
I am sure Electric Bitters saved his life"
This remedy expe1s malaria, kills disease
germs and purifes the blood; aids digestion,
regulates liver, kidneys and bowels, cures
constipation, dyspepsia, nervous diseases ,
kidney troubles, female complaints; gives
perfect health. Only soc at III Pierce's drug
store
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
Immigration to the United States

immigration to the United States
has increased rapidly in the last year,
according to labor statistics. THE ma
tionalities represented are first in
number, those from southern Italy,
Hebrews, Poles, Germans, Scandinav-
ians, land North Italians, and lIrish.
The immigrants are largely Roman
Catholics, and are from the southern
rather than 1.-THE northern portion of
Europe; they are. also from the un-
desirable classes.-E1chdnqe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17

China has an area of less than one
half the size of the United States, but
its population is estimated at about
$50, 100000. We say estimated" for
this reason that no authentic census
has been known to be taken. The
density of population IS best appre-
ciated by comparison. The Chinese
Province Shansi is less in area than
Illinois; but, while Illinois has a pop
ulation of 100000, Shansi's popula-
ton is over Il, 200, OOO.-RousehoLd.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

awful anxiety felt for the widow of
the brave General Burnham of Machias, Me-,
when the doctors said she would die from
Pneumonia before morning" writes Mrs. S.H.
Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night,
but she begged for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which had more than once saved her life, and
cured her of Consumption. After taking, she
slept all night. Further use entirely cured
her." This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
to cure all Throat. Chest and Lung Diseases.
Only SOC. and $1.00. Trial bottles free at III G
Pierce's drug store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17

Poisonous toadstools resembling mush-
rooms have caused frequent deaths this year.
Be sure to use only the genuine. Observe
the same care when you ask for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. There are poisonous
counterfeits. DeWitt's is the only original
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is a safe and certain
cure for piles and all skin diseases.
81. G. Pierce, Barton; r. E. French, Glover;
H.S.Webster, Barton Landing; CIV. Russell,
Irasburph.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17

You assume no II SIX when you buy Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. E. w. Barron will refund your money if
you not satisfied after using it. 1t is
everywhere admitted to be the most success
full remedy in use for bowel complaints and
the only one that never fails. 1t is pleasant
safe and reliable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
EXTENT OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE

With dependencies and tributary
states the Chinese Empire extends
from the Sea of Japan to the head
waters of the Indus, among the Him
alaya Mountains in the west-a space
of - degrees of longitude, equal to
5000 miles. From north to south it
stretches from the Ural Mountains, in
the north latitude so degrees, to the
southern border about 81 degrees,
being % degrees, or nearly 2300 miles.
Of this immense area, China Proper
measures about 1900 miles in length
and not much less in breadth. The
empire proper, or the Is provinces,
contains nearly 1900, 900 square miles.
The territorial possessions contain
about 3, 700, 900 additional. Their pop
ulations profess dependence on the
Celestial empire, Or have the laws and
manner, and speak and read the
language of the Chinese, with whom
they are identified.
The climate of China presents every
variety of temperature, from the
SHOWS and chilling blasts Of Siberia to
the scorching heat of the to1rid zone
on it's southern borders. That of the
northwestern provinces is made dis
tressingly hot and dry, when the
wind during the summer months,
blows from the great deserts of the
interior. Even in Canton, where the
tropical heat is tempered by the
southwest monsoon, which blows
almost steadily day and night, a
change of the wind for two or three
days, bringing these oven like blasts,
is almost intolerable. No country
presents greater diversities in it's
physical geography, productions and
natural history, whether we regard it's
verdant and cultivated plains or it's
sterile and solitary deserts, its noun
tains and valleys, it's gigantic rivers,
its cities, or it's mountain Businesses
and its forests, the abode of wild
boasts and marauding banditti.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
may get it for Daggett, who may then
be retired, which would give the
president an opportunity to promote
Chaffee also.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are prompt
palatable. pleasant, powerful, purifying
little pills. H. 6. Pierce, Barton; r. E.
French, Glover; H. S. Webster, Barton Land
ing; G. w. Russell, Iraspurgh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
Buchanan, Mich, May y

NAY
GeRessee Pure Food Co.:
Gentlemen:-My mamma has beer a great
coffee drinker and has found it very injuri-
Gus. Having used several packages OF your
GRAIN o the drink that takes the place of
coffee, she finds it much better for herself
and for us children to drink. She has given
up coffee drinking entirely. We use pack
age every week. l am ten years old.
Yours respectfully, FANNIE WILLIAMS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-09-17
TIM 9 r a 3 l. E
b & MI. R.R.-COnn. Sc Pa IS. Div
SUMMER AR

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
In effect June rs, 1900.
Trains Leave
NEWPORT-NoRrH-5:10 a m; 1905 m; 1:2O*
NM mn 200 zoo. M; SIS m; 400 m; 7:io*
pm; Est p m; l135t
OOVEN TRY-NoRTH-I2:24* p m, 6:10* m
SoUTH-7:10* m; 4:10* p m.
BARTON LANDING = NORTH Asst m;
I2:l5+ m; B5:15. m; s:o1* m; s12
m.-soUrH-7:2o* a m; s:aO* d m; 4:22t m;
I1:4t m.
Notwithstanding am; 4:25t am; 12:OS*
pm; 5;os. m; S:4s s.Ia. m; m sG s4sp ann m
1:22. D m; 4:s7. m; s:O5+ p m; 11:52t pm.
SOUTH acknowledgements 1888 m; 5:37* p
m. SoUrH-7:45* m; 4:53t p m.
sUTTON-NoRTH-11:s7 1879 a m; 5:2o* M SOUTH
-s:01* m; 5:06* p m.
WEST BURKE-NoRTH-3:55 a m; IL :30* am;
B4:34* m; 5:12* p m; S:32* m. SoUTH-
A12:36t M; s:os* a m; 9:1o* m; 5;1SF
m; 9:05* p,m-
LYNDONvILLE-NoRTH- m; 3:4ot a
m; I1:12* m; 4:20* p m; 1861 m; SIZE
pm.-SoUrH-12:35t a m; 12:5S m; $500
m; 9:27* m; 2:03* p m; $685. p m; 9:4Of
ST. JOHNSBURY-NoRTH m; 3:17t a
m; 1o:45. m; 400 m; 4;27a p, m; 20 z;s6.
m; 9:45 m; 2:22* m; 6:0o* m; 1O:15*
pm.
A Stops only for passengers to from
connecting roads or divisions.
Stops only for passengers from Concord
or below.
Stops to leave passengers, or, when sig
nailed, to take passengers.
tDaily. *Daily, except Sunday.
D.J. FLANDERS, G. p. & T. A.
st. j. 81 l.. G.. R. R.
Passenger Trains Leave
ARDWICK-WEsT-9:08 m; 5:41 p m; 1919
p m. EAsT-7:O2 m; 12:43 m; 1925
EAST RDWICK-WEsT-S:59 a m; 5:32 p
m; 1907 pm. EAsT-7:17 m; 1858 p
7:35 p m.
GREENSBORO-WEsT a M 5:23 p m;
1855 m. EAsT-7:40 m; 1908 m; 7:44
pm.
ST.JOHNSBURY-WE a m; 4:1O p m;
8:06 p m; EAsT-2:05 m; $50 m; 2:27
m; 500
ID. j. FLANDERS. G. p. and Il. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-25
PAITEN ENCaMPMENT.
Gov. Powers and Others Address Veteran Sol
ders Of Northern Penobscot

Patten, Aug. 24-Great numbers Of
the members Of the Grand Army. with
their families. have been encamped
for the week on tho field of J. Warren
Leslie, just north IF Patten, at the
annual encampment Of the G. y. Z.
Of Northern Penobscot.
There was a grand concert at the
Pattcu House hall, Tuesday evening,
but tn" regular program Of the en-
campmcnt opened, Wednesday, on tn
afternoon of which day Gov. Powers
gave a stirring patriotic address.
Thursday afternoon. Hon. StarleE
Plummcr gave an interesting speech
ana in the evening Hon. $. W. Mat
thews of Augusta, addressed larga
gathering.
L. y. Rogers, as chief in command,
has had charge IF everything The
address If welcome was given by Rep
resentative Halbert +. Gardner. The
encampmcnt is grand success ana
crowds Of people attended each part Of
the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-25
BOTH LEGS CRUSHED
David Sa"telIe Killed by the
Cars Near Madison.
Lancey, Linnie G. and Grace Lake the
PittsfeId Race Winners.
Excitement High at Firs, Rca! Which Results
in Dead Heat

Oakland, Nc. Aug. 24.-CSpcciaD.-
David Sawtclle, a well-known citizen
of this place, was killed. carly Friday
morning, while At work on train on
tlc Somerset Railroad, near Madison
Mr. Sdwtele was employed as road
master by the railroad company ana
was. when he met his death. standing
IN a fiat car on construction train,
which was being made up
As the train started, one car which
was being shackled To another bumped
into the one ahead. and MIR. Sawtelle
losing his balance, was thrown under
the wheels, three cars passing over his
body. He was taken M alive, but
lived about j. minutes. during which
time h. was fully conscious.
The body was taken to NorTdgo-
wock. where an inquest was held. and
later brought NY special train to Oak
land. where it was taken in charge by
Undertaken w. II. Wheeler. The body
was badly mangled, his legs ana stom-
ach being crushed. and one leg being
entirely severed.
lie was born in Sidney - years ago,
ana was a son If the late oliver +.
Sawtelle. He had been resident Of
Oakland for many years. and for the
pasts 70 years had been employed bv
the Somerset Railroad. being 4 valueI
and trusty employe. He was an hon
est. uproght man. a member Of Anon
Lodge. l. o. o. f.. ana will be greatly
missed by his friends and fellow en-
plDyes, as we'll as by his immediate
family a widow. three sons and a
daughter ana one sister ana several
grandchildren. all residing in Oakland,
ci,rI-iyp him