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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-07-26
THEY EAT CLAY WITH RELISH,
A Peculiar Colony IN Georgia and How
They Live
A Race Of People Surrounded BY Civilization and EnIghhn-
meRt but Who Live Like Forhm Animals,

rev Orlck DullulnSs mere anu tnere are
monuments to the glory of departed days,
and an old fashioned rosebush is sometimes
found blooming in the pine thickets, re-
minding one strikingh of what was in the
long AGO.
This old town marks a radical change in
the soil and vegetation, for there the Pied
mont escarpment ends and the late geolog-
zeal formation begins. The clay gives up
it's red hue and takes on a loamy white
ness nterspersed with extensive sand beds.
The long leaf pine begins to pop up, and
the underground also changes.
What is more remarkable, the people
change. Instead of the red faced, sturdy
farmer. buovant with strength and health,
full of vigor and rejoicing in the conscious
ness of his own robust nature, there comes
n class of peonle with faces so worn and
baggard that il sends n shudder throupb
your very soul to look at them A little in
ouiry about the neigbborhood will mt Won
onto some appalling facts. and the shudder
of pity will increase to an ague of alarm
when you learn that these mortals are CLAW
eaters, real and genuine.
For the sake of information it might be
we'll to state that clay eater is one who
eats clay. This definition, however simple
carries weight when it is taken into CON
sideration that these beings make a regular
practice, fixed habit, of dining upon the
dainty morsels of kaolin. Chew it2 Oh.
YES, they chew it with as much endowment
as a cow gets out of her cud and swallow
it with more eagerness and relish than
small boy does a green apple Incredulous
as it may appear, whole families have the
habit From the father, and grandfather.
the skinny faced little tot who cries for his
share. they all eat CLAW regularly and eager
".
This depraved taste fixes itselfupon them
in early childhood, and as thew grow older
the habit becomes stronger and stronger
until # is an utter imnossibilitv to breal
off. 1t is said to be more powerful than
the whisky, opium. mornbine. cocaine mr.
any other habit vet known. OF course
beredity has much to do with it. and Tins
the habit is transmitted from generation
unto generation with singular precision
There il no mistakinp n CLAW eater Their
countenances have distinctly original and
nnearthlv cast reminding Won more of s.a
deaths head with n hone in its month";
then ANYTHING else The children have
large ewes set deem in the head and accen-
tuated bv high. skinny cheek bones, These
or,a, 1aol, l,star and tbo,, oIoro ,,,;tI ,ooda,1
stnniditv From, tha c,dayerous believe
Ana 90 for tba man and women oo,nnorod
With thars tho faca If m Egvntian MN.
,,,, ,,,n,Id 1ooI, Fash nd boan+if,,I
rho miItv ,yhitenoss of tho sllin ,ubioh
tbay bava in childhood has cbangad inton
rcbad Known which falls in fo1ds ahont
tha;r evos and neck Dncn yrnt les raIi
ate from their months and enraad in everv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
wINDHAM COUNTY BAPTIST Asso.
CITATION.

The 59th annual session of the Windham
county Baptist association was held on
Wednesday and Thursday of this week at
South Newfane, with the Pondville church.
Delegates and pastors from - churches
were present, with many visitors. The
meeting was called to order Wednesday
morning at 10 A NJ, and opened by a
praise service led by L. w. Hawlev.
After the organization and election of Off
GERS, the letter of welcome from the Pond
vile church was read, followed by an an
them by the choir and the annual sermon.
preached by Rev. f. b. Earle of Jamaica,
from Acts XIX, ,. The afternoon ser
vice opened at 80 with a song and devo-
tional service, after which the letters from
the churches were read. Following this
were two missionary addresses, one upon
Alaska, by Miss MacWhinnie of Boston.
and another upon the work in Japan.
more especially in the city of Yokohama.
by Miss Rolman, worker in that field.
AT the evening service the opening ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. F. j.
Coops, the Pastor of the Pondville church.
This church has been established 100
years, and centennial hymn, composed
for the occasion, was sung bv the choir.
following which the history of the church
was given by Rev. f. F. Mitchell, a former
pastor. The evening closed with stirring
address by Rev. II. c. Mabie of the Amer.
lean Missionary union. Thursday morn
ing praise AMI prayer service was con.
Quoted by Rev. A. A. Smith of Whining.
ton, and after the reports of the various
committees. Rev. c. d. r. Meacham of
Townshend spoke upon "Our educational
Institutions The closing number on the
program was an inform Al conference and
discussion upon "What can l do to help
my church into more active Christian life9''
The next session of the association will
De held the last Wednesday in August,
1880, with the church at East Dover. The
sessions were of much interest, and the
fondyille church exhibited its usual hospi.
tally, for which the thanks of the associa-
ton were extended. The reports showed
the benevolent work in the past year some
what restricted in some lines, though in.
creased in others. The membership re-
mains about the same.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
DEATH OF DIR. sTEDMAN.

DIR. j. II. Stedman, BrattlebOro's oldes,
physician, who had spent more than %
years in the practice of his profession, died
Wednesday evening at his West Braitls-
boro home. DR.. Stedman was born in
Durham, n. Y, April :, 1909. He grad.
uated from the Berkshire Medical college
at Pittsfield, Mass, in 1881. He was in
practice in New York state for over q
years, and for four years in Cummingiol.
Mass, removing from that place 10 Braitle-
boro in 1859. Since then he has lived in
the West village, continuing the prctced
his profession until few years ago He
was married at Ashland, y. Y. in ISIS 70
Elvira Strong, who survives him, with i've
of their six children-Mrs. Lucina Bar.
lett, Mrs. F. o. Fisher and Miss Maria l
Stedman, all of West Brattleboro; WP
Stedman of Bristol, Conn, and D. B. Sled,
man, now of Springfield, Mass. but forN
years one of the editors of The Vermont
Phoenix.
DIR. Stedman was one of the pioneer ab'
olitionists, and was associated with Cert
Smith, Frederick Douglas and other noted
anti-slavery leaders in the work in New
York state. From 1916 to 1915 he edited
at Cortland, \. Y, the True American, an
anti-slavery paper. Dr. Stedman was also
pioneer mover for temperance, joining
what was known as the Washinsionian
movement when he was young man, he
often spoke at public meetings agan''
slavery and intemperance and in favor o.
health reform. After the enactment OF The
fugitive slave laws he took an active par.
IN the work of the underground railroad
and assisted many black man on his va!
to Canada and liberty.
DIR. Stedman had a distinctive persona,
lty which was wholesome and helpful, ana
commanded both love and respect Like
too many reformers he never became ape''
simist and a prophet of evil when his OWL
views did not prevail, and he never I'D,
pugned the motives of those who opposed
his views. He had a cheerful courage
born of an inward principle, which ne'u
forsook him. His fourscore years were
tilled with high aims and good deeds anu
In a ripe old age the end came as qulcA!
and painlessly as one might wish.
The funeral will be held Saturday ai.5I'
noon at 3 o'clock, at the house, Rev. MI
Rabbit of the West Brattleboro CongTegf
tlonal church, of which DR.. Stedman Wa
member, will otiiciate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
LETTER FROM MR.. HINES.

Mr.. EdHor:-I have been solicited by
friends to make public statement re-
speeding certain rumors as to my connec-
tion with what is known as the American
Protective association. am not MEM
Der of this society, or order, whichever il
may be, and know nothing of it, excepting
what | have read about it in the news
papers, and have heard spoken about it, in
a general way. The gentleman who first
asked me to be a candidate for the Office of
town representative assures me that he is
not member of the American Protective
association and that the movement in
favor of my candidacy was general and
spontaneous. GEORGE A. HINES.
BrattleborO, Aug. 30, 1894.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
Announcements.

Small tenement to rent W. X. GEDDls'
Fine strings for violins, banjos guitars and
'cellos at Clapp g. Jones's.
Souvenir spoons, belts and buckles, pocket
match safes, book marks, and silver novelties,
new and desirable, at RANGER & THoMPsoN's
Croquet at Clapp & Jones's.
New Pictures and New Mouldings, season of
1894, at Clapp 6 Jones's
To RENr-A part Of the basement of my store
for storage. S. w EDGETT, successor to II. B.
Chamberlain.
A large variety of pictures, tastefully and well
framed, at remarkably low prices lately received
at Clapp & Jones's.
wANTED.-I want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind. Your name stamped,on your
Bible or pocketbook for 25c. w. F. GODDARD.
Buy Picture Frames of Geddis.
Tenement to rent in a central location. En-
quire at Greene's drug store
wANTED-A girl or woman for general house
work and some care of children. No washing or
ironing. Apply to Mrs. j. L. Martin.
WANTED-A cOmperent girl Must be good
cook No washing. Apply to Rev. C. Day.
We want ripe sweet apples Of good size and
suitable for pairing. For such we will pay IS
cents per hundred pounds.
BRATTEBoRo JELLY Co
To RENT-Two desirable single rooms, second
floor of Leonard block Also small tenement
of three rooms on third floor. Apply to Mrs Cora
Leonard, 10 Oak street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
MILITARY NOTES.
Letter from Col. Stone.

Gen, T. S. Peck informs Gov. Fuler Of
the receipt of letter from Col. Stone
commanding the regulars who participated
IN the annual muster, in which he AN.
nOuhces the safe arrival of the company at
Liattsourg, and expresses his pleasure At
the treatment received from the Vermont
ers' In conclusion Col, Stone saws: "Ai.
low me once more to extend my own and
tne oihcers' thanks for the kindness and
aoVehtloh from your officers and the citi-
pleasure, and will always be fresh in oU M
memory" III our
f. b. Mudgett has resigned as captain Of
the Spencer Rifles, COMPANY r. of Re- "
Capt. Mudgett was a member of a cracL
company at Bangor, Me-, five wears and
was W chosen second lieutenant of comnanv
IN ISS9' He was elected first lieutenant
In 1870 and captain in 1892.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Services in St. Michaers church next
Sunday: At 9:3O a. NJ, Sunday school /;
1890 A. NJ, morning prayer, holy com,
munion and sermon; I p. NJ, evening
prayer. The rector will also celebrate the
holy communion in Christ church, Gull
ford, at Q \. NJ.
Universalist church, Rev. Hal. d. Max
well, pastor: Sunday school teachers
meeting tonight, Friday, at 1880; Sunday
morning service, 10:30; Sunday school,
1l:45; Y. p. c. union at p. NJ. All are
cordially invited to these meetings. At
2;30 p. NJ. Mr., Maxwell will speak at Gull
ford Centre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
REPUBLICAN RALLY.
Address by Col. Albert Clarke of the
Boston Home Market club.

Address by Col. Albert Clarke of the
Boston Home Market Club.
The first and only political rally of the
season will be held at the town hall to-mor-
row evening, when Col. Albert Clarke,
secreHry of the Home Market club, Bos-
ton, will address the people of Drattleboro
and vicinity on the political issues now be-
fore the country. Many Brattleboro peo-
pie remember Col Clarke as holding, in
former years, leading place in Vermont
journalism. By virtue of the important
position which he now fills he is rarely well
equipped to talk on the predominant issue
of the tariff; he is an effective speaker, and
the meeting is sure to be a good one.
Local Republicans, young and old, will
speak briefly, the First Regiment band will
be in attendance, and there will be good
vocal music.
Everybody come at 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
CUTTING FAMILY REUNION

The reunion of the Cutting families at
West Brattleboro on Thursday of last week
was an interesting occasion. The gather
ing, about 80 in number, was at the resi-
dence of Rev. James and Mrs. Emily Cut
ting Eastwood. This residence was built
by Col Daniel Stewart in 1877 and he
lived here until his death in 1884. His
son-n-law, Capt. John Cutting, the father
of j. S., J. c., II. NJ, and Emily c. Cut
ting occupied it until his death in 1874.
Green River where reunion was held
three years ago, sent large delegation to
this one, mostly descendants of the late
Daniel Cutting. There were present the
Hon. VIM. B. Cutting and wife of West
minister West, r. T. Cutting, Hiram and
Lewis Cutting, d. w. Hyde, wife and
children of Cambridge, Mass, DR.. W. A.
and Mrs. Earl of West Boylston, Mass.
Walter Earl and Miss Glenn of Cambridge
Mass, and Miss Lena Reed. Most of these
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. r. T..
Cutting. A bountiful dinner was served
from until o'clock. The remainder of
the time was given to family history,
anecdOte, "reminiscences and song, the lat
ter mostly by the sons and daughters of
the late Hiram Cutting. The reunion
proved so pleasant the hope was expressed
that the party might meet again next year
and so on annually.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Green had the service in charge
last Sunday afternoon, giving an interest
ing talk on Life"
Arthur Staples of Allegheny college,
Meadville, Pa, will conduct the afternoon
meeting at the rooms Sunday. The service
will probably take the form of a Bible talk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
BAND CONCERT.

The First Regiment band will give their
eleventh concert next Wednesday evening
with the following program:
March, uupublisheD F. f. Bagley
Overture, Bauditenstreche, Suppe
COrnet solo, West Brighton polka, Hartmann
Mr.. Morse.
Selection, Der FreisChutZ, Weber
Concert Poonaise The Young Bride, Douard
Solo and duet for clarinets.
Finale Salute to Erin, Coates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
BLOCK ISLAND EXCURSION

The New London Northern railroad will
run an excursion to Block Island next
Thursday, leaving Brattleboro at :45
A. NJ. The price of the tickets will be
$3.50, and they will be good to return the
following day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Women.-Mrs. ID. F Butler, Mrs. Lillian G. Dy-
er, Miss Effie Dexter, Mrs. Eva NJ. Gilbert, Miss
Bath Hnckley, Miss Eta f. Morse.
Men.-George W Alger, Albert Bomquist. j ohm
A. Fletcher Mac Gates, John Kenney ., F. Lock
wood SIN it'll, John Tailor. Willis Il. VerVer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

wish to express my heartfelt thanks to all my
neghbors and friends for their help and sympa
thy, so freely gwen In the sudden and over
whelming affiction which has fallen upon myself
and children. can only express my sincere
appreciation with the hope that they may be as
surely remembered In their day Of need.
ALBERT A. SMITH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
Cider Apples Wanted.

We will receive cider apples during the com
ing week at 20 cents a hundred pounds. Bring
only ripe, sound ones.
BRATTIEs ORC JELLY Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

II you are tired taking the large old-fash toned
gripping pills. and are satisfied that purging your
self till you are weak and sick is not good com
mon Sc Sc, then try Carter's Little Liver Pills
and learn how easy it Is to be free from bilious
ness, headache, constipation and all liver
troubles. Thee little pills are smaller, easier TO
take and give quicker relief than any pill in use,
one dose. Price, 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
One Hundred Dollars Reward,

The readers of this paper will be Pleas, "
learn that there is at least one dr. AIDED dlSsg.
and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure !, ilT,
only positive cure now known a. the mrpII. IT,
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutions 81,
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Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting 9u's$
upon the blood and mucous surfaces ui 'uv, Ts
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation o 'EEr
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building up the constitution and assisting ua'u'6
IN doing its work. The proprietors have ~ ors
iaith in its curative powers that they oIt' mn y
hundred dollars for any case that Z rams ~ r.
send for list of testimonials. Address, ;sts
CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o. Sold by dTuss'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31
A Great Advance In Baking Powders
---the New Hnrsfnrd,s.

Not in price but in quality, It is far better than
the best heretofore made. 1t excels in strength,
purity and healthfulness. Try it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

10 WI positively cure sick headache and nravant
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

Halls Vegetable Scllian Hair Remover has
restored gray hair TO its original color and pre-
vented badness IN thousands of cases. 1t will do
so to you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

The Brooks House Hack and Coupe
Line
Is cow under one management and is prepared
to carry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts of the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables. All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. H. o. COOLIDGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

No Appetizer Then do not try 10 for'e ~ ,s..
down, but use the most scientific means i9 M
toring tone to the stomach. HowE NIogy
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla, and in a IslrpI SSnd
short time, your appetite will com7 AGAIN.
come TO stay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-31

Prof Clark, the eye specialist, remains at Ran
ger 6 Thompson's next Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday, t make free tests of the eyes and
adjust glasses.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-15

Tyvirtuc ofes?ecisl execution and fee b;'l No.
65:s issrci ont OF the clerks o;.cc OF the circuit
couti Of Rock Island county. ard state Of innois,
and 20 me directed. whereby am commanded to
make the a,noun; Of certain Judgment recently
obtained a-airsi G W. Moshcr in favor of The
Peoples National Bank Of Rock Island. III .oui nf
the lands, tenrm'n nts goods and chdtties of the
said ocfcrdGut. &. W. Moshcr. | have levied
upon ihe follow rr property. towit: AL that lrt
'r portion OF Ric.iSlana lying in Rock river tin;
N.s between IN. west line OF the right Of way of
the Rocs Island ana Peoria Railway company.
ard the east line al section numb.r ti!teea t5lanj
twenty-five t22) in township number seventeen
nst moth range tso q west of the fourth prin-
cipal meridian. in The county of Rock leland and
state OF ,li-os.
Therefore. according 'ossii command I shallex-
'osc for sale .t public auction all the right. title
aud interest OF the above named. @. ". Noshei
in and to TIE sboye described property. oa rri-
dag. the a5ih day of J4naarr. AZ ocio X p. m
az the t.oria Goor cr the Cogft House. il the
citv Of Rock lsian- iH the coArty o: Rock Island
and staJs @; iibncs, for cash IN hand, to satisfy
said xcc iion and fcc bill.
l,u;ei ~ Rock island this Sra dav RI Janla-y.
i. l.. .s.i ClRCS ID. GORDON,
sheriff of Rock Island County. Illinois.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-15
To the Users of Best on
Record Flour:

The manufacturers Of Best on Rec
ord as well rs their agents. George
W. Aster & Co., of this city. feel
highly complimented with the re-
ccp;ion you have given their flour
the past year. In fact. are feeling
so good over il they propose to give
some one of their lady friends n
whole barrel of -four free. This is
the way they propose to do it: Every
user of Best on Record -FOUR is here
by invited Ia send to &. J. Long's
grocery on Second avenue aud Nine
tecnth street. opposite the Harper
house, one or more loavcs of bread
made from Bes: on Record flour. The
Ladies' Relief society will appoint a
committee To pass upon the bread.
and 10 the lady making the best bread
we will deliver
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-15
WANTED A NOVEL CHARTER.
The Applicant Being - New Labor Union
started la Kansas.

The Applicant Being New Labor Union
started In Kansas.
TorEgA. Kan. Jan. IA singular up
piicatiun for charter has been filed with
the secretary Of state. Ii came from Hutch
inson and prayed for the issuance of n char
tc. y the state oi Kansas for the incorpora-
ticn of tho Wage Workers International
Military ussociation, to exist ten years.
The purpose OF the corporation as set forth
in tine application was To organize and
unity associations of laboring men, and To
issue CHARTERS thereto under the seal of the
order: TO bear arms, to equip and drill and
discipline the sai.se for mutual protection
pursuant To- the declaration of independence
and oi the constitution OF the United
states. Attorney General Little was ap-
pcaict, to for an opin,on as 20 the legality
II such s.n organization. and decided that
the s;c;utcs did not authorize ii.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-15

TRAiNMCN WAMT THEIR PAY.
santa Ec Emp!orcs in Colorado Apply to
Gov. Waite.


santa Ec Emp!oycs in Colorado Apply to
Coy. Waite.
DENVER, Jan. IA committee Of Santa
Fc railway employees from La .Iunta. Colo,
has informed Governor Waite that the
engineers, conductors and brakemen,
switcamen and trackmon of all grades on
the western division OF the road have re-
ccived no salary since last October, and
that many OF the men and their families
are ON the verge ef starvation. Wages
for November and December. they say,
have been promised ut different times,
but il, e.Csy instance the pay has failed
to come I.c last date set by the manage
ment NJ topeka was Jan. 10. The day
passed and no pay came. The men have
exhausted tileir cry.di. with tie local mcr-
chants aud as the hallway eompany has
stopped Supplying coal to its employees
many .amilies a:e su..lr!nS from cold rs
well rs hunger.
Governor Wa,sc Lid :hc matter before
.Juda,c Halis.i. ci .he United States court,
and .iuasu l.allcjt decided to present the
matter by igt.er t. che receivers and re-
qucs. them 30 take immediate action A
communication from Governor Waite will
accompany the letter Of Judge Hal,,tt
II was the opinion OF Judge Hallett that
n plain statement of the condition of
the Santa lie employees is all that Is ncces-
sary to incite the receivers to immediate
measures of relief. Grand Chief Wilkin.
son, of the Ta.nmciis' Brotherhood, has
been in conference with members of the
order in Colorado concerning the wage
question. Wilkinson declined to talk for
publication.