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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
Memorial Observance.

In spite of the unfavorable weather, the
exercises of Memorial day were carried
out fully last Thursday.
Details visited the various cemeteries in
other parts of the town in the morning
placing flags and flowers at the graves.
After dinner, the parade was formed II
Main street, under direction of Capt. j. T.
Eldredge, marshal. Ii included the Union
band OF East Randolph,
Col. J. B. Mead Camp, Sons OF Veterans,
Little girls representing the states,
U. S. Grant post, G. A. r.,
Womanis Relief corps in carriages,
Carriages containing the orator the day
and others.
At South View cemetery, the ritualistiC
services OF the q. A. r. were carried out at
the grave OF Knowlton Howard, Com
mander Tyler conducting. The Sons fired
a rifle salute. The soldiers graves through
out the cemetery, 50 in number, were dec
GRATED with flags and flowers. u. 5.
Grant post also decorated six graves in the
cemetery on the Moulton road and sent
flags for "A soldiers graves at Randolph
Center, 20 at East Randolph, six in East
Braintree and is at Braintree Branch.
Mrs. A. T.. Dean conducted the w. X. Z.
services about the cenotaph. The quar-
settle rendered decoration Day." vocal
telection, here.
Dubois q Gays hall was well filed to
hear the literary exercises, which opened
with selection by the quartette, 'Our
Fallen Comrades" This quartette, con-
sisting of Messrs. Kelly and Beedle,
Misses Sparhawk and Howard, pleased
greatly.
Rev. w. H. Chidley offered prayer, fol-
lowed by recitation by little Gladys
Gould and cute song, "The Blue and the
Gray" by little Misses Alta Bailey and
May Dumas.
Miss Josephine Hodges recitation, en-
titled, Emusic on the Rappahannock," was
a feeling rendition of selection describ-
ing the incident at Fredericksburg when
the Union and Confederate bands, after
defying each other with their respective
war tunes, Joined in "Home, Sweet Home. .
"Goodby, Dolly Gray" was the title of
well-received vocal solo given by DR..
Kelly.
Concerning the address by Rev. F. q.
Rainey, it is not too much to say that It
was one of the best ever heard in town.
Randolph doesn't need to go outside for
good speakers. Mr.. Rainey held the close
of his audience for an hour,
while he brought out the close relation of
religion and patriotism. In an interesting
way, he sketched the events leading up to
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
HOODS
CdrSdpdriUd

Best for Spring ~ have taken
Hoods sarsaparilla when needed for several
years and would not be without it in the
house. 1t is an excellent medicine and
heartily recommend its use in the spring
and at any time when blood purifier and
tonic Is needed" MRs. F. NJ. FoorE, p
Irving Place, Passaic, N. j.
Spring Fever-"I have taken Hoods
sarsaparilla for my spring medicine Tor
years and have always found 1t reliable
and giving perfect satisfaction. In the
spring 1t takes away that tired feeling or
spring fever. gives energy and puts the
blood in good condition" Miss EFFIE
CoLoNNE, 1885 10th Street, N. W., Washing
ton n q
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
Spring
Medicine

Is of the greatest importance. This
is the most critical season Of the
year, from a health standpoint.
1t is the time when you imperatively
noed Hoods Sarssparills.
1t will give you good appetite,
purify and enrich your blood, build
up and steady your nerves, overcome
that tired feeling, give mental and
digestive strength - in short, will
vitalize your whole being, and put
you in perfect health.
Don't delay taking 1t.
Don't experiment with others. Get
that which trial and test have proved
the best
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06

the great struggle OF 81. He gloried in
the greatness and grandeur of our reunited
country. II was an inspiring effort.
The final selection by the quartette was
$40, in the Ground They Are Resting"
Capt. Eldredge presided and past COM
manders OF U. S. Grant post had seats on
the platform.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
iOther locals on next page.

'sThe Doctors told me my cough was in
durable. One Minute Cough Cure made me
well man." Norris Silver, North STRAIT
ford, n. H.-Because you've not found re-
lief from a stubborn cough, don't de-
spair. One Minute Cough Cure has cured
Thousands and it will cure you. Safe and
sure. J. w. Parmenter, Brookfeld.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

G 9a paying business, 21 years established,
a,,.i3llefy, fancy dry goods, garments,
r.lsollery, hosiery, small wares, ladies'
- ,lisl ngs, muslin and knit underwear,
w keeping and 8 and Zoe goods. Big,
ol1aole trade. Retire because of failing
'snl' III. j. BROWN,
Watertow n. n. Y.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
RandoIph,s Taspayers.

The listers have nearly completed their
work, all that remains being to verify the
footings. The towns grand list shows a
slight gain over last years, with about the
same number of polls. Those listed for
.-alLAl nd or. o. I'll
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06
common Sense :"

r. motto Of the modern woman.
I j. ~ ,Sick soled shoe and the rainy day
- ~ sre witnesses to the wise applica-
- - N the motto In matters of dress.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-06

AFTER an anxious, fretting day,
y you need something which shall
fit your tired body as a well-worn
slipper fits tired foot. 1t must be
something more than food or drink.
If you want to taste Nirvana and forget
all your tire and fatigue, take cup
Of one of Chase & Sanborn's Original
Package" teas. These are the leaves
the natives themselves drink with all
their vigor imprisoned. It's very
different drink from ordinary tea. Try
a haf-pound.
Fonnpao
ORANGE PHEoE india Cylon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
BOXER VICTIMS
GRAND FUNERAL
Native Chinese Christians WEo
Were Massacred, Given
Public Burial
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
The Pro-. P''' VI
,ht. airy, Infan-
try, and High l.
nitaries.

PEKIN. Dec. 2i.-The officials Of
Tung Chow have given a number Of
native Christians who were massacred
last year a remarkable funeral. This
action was taken in accordance with
an agreement between the missionar-
les and the officials by which the mis-
sionaries were 10 refrain from demand
ing the punishment OF those guilty Of
numbering the Christians IL the off,
cial would make public atonenent for
the crimes and impress the people with
respect for missionaries and converts.
The funeral procession trayersed the
principal streets Of the walled cities
Of Tung Chow. There were seventy
coffins TO be buried, and these were
followed by hundreds Of relatives Of
.he victims. The procession was COM
posed OF a company Of Chinese cav
airy. a company Of infantry. a band
and several hundred men carrying
funeral emblems The procession took
two hours to pass the reviewing stand
where was gathered the city officials,
General Ma. commander OF the Chinese
troops who besieged the city Of Tien
Tsin. Mr.. Conger American minister to
China, and American and English mis-
sionaries. An immense crowd wit
messed the funeral services at the
cemetery. The Chinese troops, the po-
lice and the funeral attendants formed
in a square with the officials, the mis-
sionaries and the white-clad mourners
in the center near the graves. Chi
nese officials from 50 villages where the
Christian converts had been nassacred.
attended the funeral and bowed before
banners as they eulogized the Chris
tions for having died in defense Of
their faith. These officials subsequent
ly signed documents guaranteeing pro-
lection to the Chinese Christians II
they would return to their homes.
The missionaries and the Chinese
Christians travelled in a special train
from Pekin to Tslng Chow After the
funeral services in the temple the Chi
nese officials rendered a banquet to
the missionaries and the converts
funerals will be held in other
towns
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
ONE CLEAR NOTE
AMONG DISCORD
Lord ROsebery's Chesterfield Ad'
dress IndOrsed With Sin.
gular Unanimity.
MUST LEAVE HIS SEcLUSION
Face Disagrceable Features OF
Campaign and Wrest Lead
ershlp From Holders
at Present.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE weekly re-
Views will endorse Lord Rosebery's
Chesterfield speech with singular unan-
Unity But the ironclad Liberal speak
er Will prove the exception in this.
The Speaker will Indignantly repudI-
ate the suggestion that any one Is ca
pable Of replacing Sir Henry Camp
bell -Bannerman In the leadership OF
the party
The Spectator The outlook and the
Saturday Review while differing slight
ly In discussing Lord Rosebery's pro-
nouneement from their varying polit-
cal standpoints. and will agree that
he has struck one clear note amid the
dlscord OF the opposition. A point up
on which each OF these reviews will
strongly insist Is that In order 10
become an effective leader Lord Rose.
berry must leave the easy secluslon
Of his library. face the disagreeable
features Of "A campaign and wrest the
leadership from it's present holders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
LONG APPROVES
SCHLEY VERDICT
AcQuiesees In Majority Finding
and Denies Application for
Further investigation.
NO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
Holds That the Court Could Not
Have Entered into Con-
sideratiOn Of the Com
mand At Santiago.

WASHINGTON. bee. 2t.-seeretary
Long has approved finally Of the sehlsy
case, so far as the navy department
is concerned, by acting upon the find
ings and conclusions Of the court Of
inquiry. He approves the findings Of
fact and the opinion of thaS full court;
he approves the majority opinion where
there Is a difference in the court; ne
holds that the court could not have
entered into consideration OF the COM
mand at Santiago. and finally he ac-
cepts the recommendation that no fur
ther proceedings be had. The secretary
also has declined the application OF
Admiral Simpsons counsel to enter
upon an inquiry into the question Of
command, and has notified Admiral
Schley's counsel OF that fact as a rea-
son for declining to hear them on that
point
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
MARKET UNSETTLED.
Fluctuations in Copper Has a Repres.
sive Eject.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The erratic
fluctuations in Amalgamated copper
have been an unsettling and repressive
influence in the stock market all the
week.
But the general market has made
good headway towards higher prices
after some early depression. The
growth Of confidence in the money out.
look, owing to the passage of the time
for gold shipments which would be
available for the annual settlements
abroad, has been benefit to stocks
There has been some investment buy
ing OF bonds in anticipation Of the
January disbursements. This buying
has been prompted by encouraging
general conditions and by Il desire to
anticipate an expected rise in Janu-
airy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
GENERAL MILES
UNDER CENSURE
HaH.Hr.a8
Secretary Of War Root Severely
Reprimai:!ds Him for VioIat.
Ing ReguIaIIc9s'
LETTER CREATES SENSATION
Had No Business to Express
Opinion In Schley Case
---Gcncrnl Miles Feels
Greatly -Gricved.

wASHfSGoN. Dec. gi.--The deter
minaIion On the part OF the sdminis-
trhtion absolutely 10 terminate further
discussion OF the sampson Schley con-
trovcrsy took shape In the publication
today Of some remarkable correspond
cnce that has passed between Secre-
tRry Root and Lieutenant General
Miles relative to the lattcrs interview.
published IN "a Cincinnati paper, com.
mcnting upon the schley case. when
the interview appeared. II attracted
much attention officially. but after the
lapse Of two days without any sign
u oifci1l action the conclusion became
general that the interview would be
ignored Therefore the publication this
afternoon of the fun correspondence
on this subject created IA sensation in
army and naval circles. II Is seldom
that so severe a rcpfimand is admin
iHtcrcd to an officer Of high rank In
either service. what the result will
be cannot be forctold. although Il Is
assumed that General Miles win sub
nit without further comment
That General Miles appreciates the
situation Is shown by The deep con.
crrn he manifcstcd today and his fire.
qucn, visits 10 the Office ,; Secretary
Root II was necessary for him to
write two letters TO meet the demands
~ the department and even then there
was no expression Of satisfaction on
the secretarys part at the second eX-
PLANTATION However. Secretary Root
himself regards the incident as clcfod.
Al least he does not purpose taking
any further action unless Obliged TO
do so, Secretary Roots first letter TO
General Miles Is rs follows:
Il am instructed by the presid mt to
call your attention 10 the enclosed re-
port OF an Interview with you, appear
Ing In Associated Press newspapers
~ Tuesday. Dee Il. and TO inquire
whether the observations upon the ac-
tion OF coordinate branch or the
service In the matter now pending in
the navy department were made as re-
ported. and, II so. 10 afford you such
an opportunity FOR explaining IN writ
lng as you may desire"
To the secretary's letter, General
Miles yesterday mode this reply;
Replying TO your note OF the 10Th
inst, have the honor to state that
my observations, as substantially ie-
ported had no reference TO the action,
or otherwise, OF coordinate
branches Of the service; they were
merely my personal Views based upon
matters set forth In various publlca-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22

ly asked for permission and finally
gave it. Such reports hunt the mu-
scum"
The Marfles collection Of watches
which is owned by Richard Hoestmaur
and loaned by Eugene Seligman, is
valued at many thousands of dollars.
1t contains many interesting and val
liable specimens of watches tf various
dates and designs. 1t was exhibited at
Berlin recently and a statement was
published that considerable comment
was caused there because the collec-
tion was allowed to go cut of the
counry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22

tons which had been given to the
world, and concerning which conceive
there was no Improperly In express
Ing an opinion the same as any other
citizen, upon matter OF such public
interest, My observations were in no
sense intended as criticism Of any
action taken by coordinate branch
OF the service"
Gen. Miles supplemented this letter
with the following handed to the Sec
retary today:
referring to my note CT yesterday,
and In order that there may be no
misunderstanding, desire to say that
when ! said that l had no sympathy
with those who had endeavored TO
destroy the reputation OF high officers
who. like all other officers. regard their
honor more sacred than life, l had in
mind and referred to those assaults
against which Admiral schley appealed
CONTINUED on Pare FourO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
Will Accept Valuation as Fixed
by the United States 18th.
mian Commission.
WOULD SELL AT ANY PRICE
President Hutin Of the Panama
Company Authorized to
Negotiate Sale to the
United States

PARIS. Dec 2l.-At a meeting OF
the board Of directors cf the Panama
Canal Company. Thursday. Prefident
Hutln. who recently returned here from
the United States and ". choron. d.
rector Of the works. resigned. The re-
port presented at the meeting Of the
shareholders OF the canal company here
this afternoon reviews the negotiations
for the sale Of the canal property 10
the United States. and says:
THE decision OF the Isthmian Com
mission was evidently due TO a mis-
understanding which must be dlsslpat-
ed. We shall ask you to give US full
power to negotiate with the govern
ment Of the United States"
Our negotlators will be instructed
to notify the American government
that We are prepared to ret aside
the valuations which have been con-
sidered as the price asked and which
have been Judged unacceptable, and
we offer to take as a basis OF discus
sion the figures and declarations con-
tained in the conclusions OF the 18TH
mian Commissions report"
After an uproarous session the share
holders almost unanimously voted to
adopt the proposition set forth in the
report, empowering the board to con-
clude the sale and concession to the
United States OF all the Panam Canal
Company's properties.
Get the United States TO buy the
canal at any price. in order to save
some OF our money" seemed to be the
prevailing feeling and gist OF the
speeches OF shareholders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
WILL MEET IN HELENA
Van SAINTS Anti Railroad Combination
Conference Arranged.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 21.-The pro-
posed meeting of governors and attor-
ney-generals Of the Northwestern
states to discuss a plan OF prevent
ing the Northern Securities Company
from bringing about practical consol-
idation Of the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and Burlington will be held
in Helena MONDAY. December 20.
This was agreed upon today by Gov
orner Van SAINT, of Minnesota, and
Governor Toole. after an interchange
Of kilograms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
COLUMBIAN GENERALS REBEL
Formidable Uprising Has Taken Place Near Yara and the
Entire Country is on the Verge of Joining in
Movement 10 Overthrow Castro.

WLLEsTADT Island of Curacao Dec 2-General Luano Mendo-
President cabinet bed Thursday President
1t considered terrible blow President Castro immediate
said entire
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22

OF probably the finest collection of
Chinese curios and examples of art out
side of China, valued It is said at
100000 Most Of this remarkable col
lection consists Of rare old porcelains.
which were bought It Is understood,
chiefly from missionaries who had seen
service in the far interior. It was re-
ported sometime ago that Mr., Squlres
intended to present part of his collec-
ton to the Metropolitan Art Museum
1t is not known when the collection will
be brought over.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
SCHLEY RETICENT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-iwhen seen
this afternoon, Admiral Schley stated
that ne did not care to make any COM
ment whatever on the action taken by
Secretary Long on the findings Of the
court Of inquiry. The admiral said he
would leave Washington Monday next
for New York, where he will remain
for an indefinite period.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
PRAISES CALIFORNIA.
Emma Calve Says It Is Marvellous
Land.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i.--Einma Calve,
the Lyric artist, is in the city. With
her is little Edna Darch. Of Los Ange-
les, California. whom she has adopted.
she is a gifted. a divine child. said
Calve. she has a voice. 1t Is Call
fotnla that gave It TO her. What a
marvellous land that is. II you are
born in 1t all the good fairies are at
your cradle. They make wishes for
you. These are great wishes To real
Izc them you need only opportunity.
II comes / shall do all that I can
Tor little Edna. My plan Is TO let
her study here for awhile. under the
care OF persons In whom ! have con-
ndcncc. Then she is to come to France
with me and study there"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
HERBERT soUrREs RETURNS.
Came Into Prominence During the
Boxer Negotiations.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-One Of the
passengers on the North German
Lloyd steamer Barbarossa, which has
just arrived from Bremen, is Herbert
Squircs, secretary OF the United States
legation in Pekin. Mr.. Squires came
into prominence in the absence OF
Minister Conger from Pekin, when he
acted for the government directly with
the Chinese foreign Office. lie has at
tracted attention also as the pt ssessor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
WILL OPEN BANK.
\ German Company viii Open one in
South Africa

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l-It is stated
on good authority that well-known
German bank contemplates opening
branches in South Africa, says a dis
patch to the Tribune from London.
Such a movement would materially
assist the expansion Of German corr
merce and British merchants ana
manufacturers arr warned that II the
United Kingdom is to maintain its lead
in commercial affairs in South Africa
II is necessary now 10 PUT forth every
effort to secure that result.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
MINER KILLED BY BLAST.

PHILLIPSBURG, Mont, Dec. 21.-
William williams, a miner at the BIZ
metallic mine, was instantly killed this
morning and his partner, Sidney Davis,
seriously wounded by premature
blast on the I5Oo.foot level.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
A VALUABLE COLLECTION.
Marfel Watch Collection Worth Many
Thousands OF Dollars.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-General Louis
p. nj Cesnola, director Of the Metro
politan Museum Of Art, in an inter-
view said that he had not heard any
thing about the report that J. p Nor
gan was to buy the Marfel's collee-
tion but I did not even try to have It
exhibited here. The owner repeated
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
DE WET HEARD FROM.
Has a Four Hours Brush With the
British.

HARRISMITH. Orange Idver Col
ony, Dec. 2l.-The first hght IN which
General De Wet has figured f,r some
time, 1t is reported, occurred at Lang
burg. December is. De Wet With 500
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
CHILE MUST CHANGE ATTITUDE
Trouble Between Argentine and Chile Has Unexpected!
Reached CaiSiS.- Preparations for War are Being
Carried Forward WitbGreat Energy.

BUENos AYREs this evening trouble
factory making bullets
uniforms
organization
a artillery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22

men and two guns, clashed with Cen
erals Dartnel and Campbell. After a
four-hours fight the Beers drew off
with loss of four killed And 20 wound
ed. The British loss was cne killed
and fourteen wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
FOR BoER CHILDREN.

UTRECHT, Dec. 2l.-Schaffer, a
Protestant clergyman, presented to
Mr., Kruger today a purse Of 10000
marks, subscribed as Christmas gift
to Boer children by children of Rhine
nrOvincas
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
HAS RESIGNED.

LONDON, Dec. 2l.-David ]. Jarline,
chairman OF the Cunard Steamship
Company, has resigned his office. He
will be succeeded by George Arbuth-
not Burns, Lord Inverclyde.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
CAPTAIN COOK ILL
Commander of Brooklyn in the Battle
Of Santiago.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-CaptaIn F.
A. Cook, who commanded the cruiser
Brooklyn in the battle OF Santiago. is
dangerously Ill with affection OF the
heart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
COLLEGE PRESIDENT RESIGNS.

wEATHERFoRD. Tex, Dec. a.
Professor D. S. Wlltser. who has been
for the last Il years president of the
weatherford College, has resigned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
SENT TO JAIL.
Member Of Parliament Sentenced to q
Days Imprisonment.

DUBLIN, Dec. 2l.-John F. Hayde.
member of parliament for South Ros-
common, and a newspaper reporter,
has been sentenced at Ballinlough,
Roscommon. to 2l days Imprisonment
for melting to boycotting and non
payment Of rent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22
DANGER PASSED.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l-Chicago has
passed the most serious aspect OF the
coal shortage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-22

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