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The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many. who live bet- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adaDtjng the worlds best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy. Syrup of Figs.
 lis excellence is due to it's presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of perfect lax atiye; eiectually cleansing tbe system, dispelling colds, headaches and levers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in soc and s1 bottles, but it is man. ufacturcd by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, yce will not accept any substitute if offered.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
SCHOOL .ANo CHURCH,.

There arc something like forty thousand public schools in Japan. The buildings are comfortable and educa- tion is compulsory.
 The Methodist National university, Washington, D. O.. has received an en- dowment of SfoO,776 for the chair of history from a New York woman. The fund for the proposed hall of history now amounts to $l01, ,250.
 It is estimated that the Protestant churches of America, Great Britain and Europe are represented in their work for other lands by 5000 missionaries and more than 50,000 native workers, and have expended during the past year about S12, 800, 900.
 Rev. Dr. Merrick, s. J., former president of St. Francis Xavier's col lege, has returned to New York after an absence of some years. Ill-health obliged him to retire for a time from active duty, and he has spent the last few years in comparative quiet in Bos- ton.
 The famous Dr. Duff once said to an Edinburgh audience that if the la dies of that city would give him mere ly the cost of that portion of their silk dresses that swept the pavements of the streets he would, with that money, support all his mission schools in In dia.
 A Press Prayer union, to associate in Christian interest persons connected with the press. has been formed in London. It is hoped that similar or ganizations for promoting the spirit ual well being of those who are en- gagged on the press will be formed in other large eenters.
 The Biddeford (Me.) school board proposes to build an addition to the school building in the town, and the citizens have suggested that the addi- tion take the form of a high board fence, built in front of the building, in order to hide the architectural mon strosity from the public gaze"
 Gen. Booth, in one of his recent salvation talks in Scotland, referring to the angels who had warned Lot and his family to leave the doomed city said; .'I do like these angels. When go to Heaven and have got over the first surprise at all I shall see there m go and have a cup of tea with them"
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

Old Rip Van Wrinkle went up into the Catskill mountains to take little nap of twenty years or so, and when he wakened, he found that the "cruel war was over," the monthly magazines had fought it over" the second time and blown up" all the officers that had participated in it. This much is history, and it is also an his- fo,fcai fact that, it took the same length of time, for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery to become the most celebrated, as it is the most effective, Liver, Blood and Lung Remedy of the age. In purifying the blood and in all manner of pimples, blotches, eruptions, and other skin and scalp diseases, scrofulous sores and swell ings, and kindred ailments the Golden Medical Discoveryn manifests the most POSih0e curative properties.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
FRshisr xotes.

Ribbon trimmings for dresses are very daintily arranged in loops, bows, knots and rosettes. A convenient way of making these is to sew them firmly npob bit of silk of the same color, sufficiently large to attach one or more safety pins, according to the size of the loop or rosette. These pins are sewed over and over to the edge of the silk backing. When worn they are simply pinned upon the dress, and can be re- moved at moments notice and with out disturbing ansthing. In addition to this, the ribbon or velvet is not dis figured by pin-holes and spoiled, as is so often the case, after .zye,. g +..hhPe- wearings. Little economies of this sort are evidences of good sense. It is a needless, Impractical and extrava- gant woman who sticks pins in new place every time she puts on her hats or herribbons.
 A quaint and pretty waist is of black glace silk, with very large puffed sleeves. collar. square yoke and shoulder ruffles are made of the finest, sheerest white linen lawn, with real Valenciennes lace around the edge of the ruffie. The yoke portion is shir. red from side to side on the draw strings, and bands of velvet, with rosettes at either side, cover the shir- rings. IN. Y. Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Open the Safety Valve

When there is too big head of steam on, or you will be in danger. Similarly, when that important safety valve of the system, the bowels, becomes obstructed, open iS promptly with Hostetter's Stomach Btters, and guard against the consequences of it's closure. Biliousness, dyspepsia, malarial, ness and neuralgia are allsubjugated by this pleasant but potent conqueror of disease.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Nicotinized Nerves.

Men old at thirty. Chew and smoke. eat little, drink, or want to, allthe time. Nerves jingle, never satisfied, nothings beauti- system tells the story. There's an easy way out. No-To-Bac will kill the nerve-craving effects for tobacco and make you strong, vigorous and manly. Sold and guaranteed to cure by Druggists everywhere. Book, Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co, New York City or Chicago.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Created a Sensation.

The Little Rock Gazette of the 2oth contained the following special from Huntingdon, dated the l7th: A good sized sensation was produced here yes terday evening by the arrest of w. Il. lille, of this place, on the charge of embezzlement of the funds of Cherokee lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which he is treasurer. He was also deputy grand chancellor of the same order and has heretofore stood high in it's councils. He is constable of this (Dia- mond) township, and it is reported that he is short in his county settle ments
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Building and Loans in Little Rock.

In Little Rock there are an even dozen of building and loan associa- tions, which have membership of 4,6O0, of whom 1,7O0 are borrowers The amount of the loans will aggre- gate over S2, 900, ,OOo, while over S6, OoO,- 900 of stock is held in twelve associa- tions
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Sheriff Kills a Murderer.

c. L. Turner was shot and killed near Camden by Sheriff Shugart of Dallas county. Turner killed man in ouaehita county some two or three months ago. and had been hiding since Shugart came upon him and demanded his surrender, but he resisted and was killed
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Water Works Plant Sold.

The Camden Water Works Co plant and franchise was sold the other day by Commissioner c. c. Waters, of Lit tie Rock under an order of the federal court in foreclosure suit instituted by the bond buyers. The purchaser was E. E. Parimore, of Manchester, Mass. for S2S 900.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Purchasea an Alaham ma Gnld Mlne

Chattanooga tTenn. and eastern cap italists have purchased a small mine in the gold fields of northeastern Ala bama, paying therefor S91, ,Ooo
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
ehIoroformed and Robbed.

William E. Cough and family, wife and two sons, living miles east of owensboro, Ky, were chloroformed while sleeping and the house ransacked from top to bottom. The family re- tired early and did not wake up until afternoon, when it was found some one had entered the house, chloroformed the inmates and had stolen about s25o in cash, the proceeds of a part of their wheat crop, and about $50 worth of valuable articles.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Struck by Lightning.

w. T. Wood, who resided on Stone river, Rutherford county. Tenn, was struck by lightning and killed. His wife and son had narrow escapes.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Arkansas su preme Court.

The supreme court the other day. after handing down several decisions of minor importance, adjourned until the first Monday in October
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Assistant Tax Assessors.

The encouragement has filed an opinion with the governor that it is unlawful for an assistant tax assessor to serve on the board of equalization.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Killed by Lightning.

During a thunderstorm at Camden, the other evening, lightning struck the house of Mrs. Washington and killed her 14-year-old daughter.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
A Young PhYsicIan.

Dr. Wm. Luckie, aged 27, a surgeon in the Alabama state troops, died at Birmingham. The interment was at tended with military honors.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
swim Sent Up for Six Years.

Samuel Swim, on trial for killing Mrs Cooper and daughter, Mrs. Fields, in Coaehe township, Jackson county, last spring. was given six years in penitentiary by the jury.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Killed Herself in Church.

At Richmond, Va, Miss Minnie Will kerson committed suicide in the infant room of the Second Presby terian church, She used a revolver
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Death of Albert Roberts.

Hon. Albert Roberts, at one time ed itor of the Nashville (Tenn) Repub- lican Banner and Nashville American. and consul to Hamilton. Ont, under the first Cleveland administra ton. died a few days ago, after a short illness.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Must Hang.

The supreme court has unanimously affirmed the conviction of Jesse II. Jones, who was convicted at Ozark last spring of the murder of Jesse and Charles Hibben and sentenced to be hanged last June. The date of execu- tion will now be fixed by the governor.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Fine Potatoes.

Commissioner Vincenheller's depart ment at the statehouse the other day received from H. G. Sadler, of Logan county, as fine an assortment of Irish potatoes as any country ever pro- duced. They are of the triumph, vic- tor and early rose varieties, and some of them weigh two pounds and halt aapb
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Propelled by Electricity.

new side-wheeler packet, the Ozone, is plying the Tennessee river, the motive power of which is elec- tricity. The boat is swift.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Alleged Moonshiners.

Wm. Wallace and L. St. Mary, of Crittenden county, have been arrested by federal authorities on the charge of carrying on an illicit still
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Shot Himself.

Thomas E. Radcliffe, saloon-keeper at Hot Springs, committed suicide by shooting. He told a friend that he had lost every penny he had.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Rewards For yigilantes.

The governor has offered reward of S20o for the arrest and conviction of each of the parties who participated in the lynching of Jack and Jim Ware, at Hampton, Calhoun county.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Fromlnent Lodge- Worker KilIed.

Peter Wencklebach, aged 37, clerk of the town council of Cullman, Ala, and prominent in lodge work, was killed by the ears few days ago.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Highest Leavenng Power-Latest U Govt Report R9H!a!!! !!! Rs*assI: RRskiai2s
 ABSOLUTELY PURE

.. -Virtue ts ZnGzs tc mar than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen man die from tread- ing the course of virtue. -Confucius.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Accidentally Shot Himself.

James Vandemore, an employe of the Wrape Slave Co.,, Paragould, acci- dentally shot himself, and died in few days. He had been in the employ of the company four years
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Appointed Mayor of nardv.

The governor has appointed D. \. Halliburton mayor of Hardy, Sharp county, to succeed W H. Nicholson, removed from the city
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Alexander Carr Declared Sane.

Alexander Carr, who shot and killed Capt. H. o. King in the streets of At lanta, Ga, because of debt. was pro- nounced sane by a jury summoned to pass upon his mental condition This means that Carr must hang, unless the governor interferes.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

A BRIGHT IDEA,-Lady of the House ''For goodness sake, what are you smear. ing on that eofa, Marialn Servant--"AIus tard, please I'm, to keep the cat from get ting on it. "- Alterlei Heiteres
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

PROVIDENCE has nothing good on high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success.-Munger.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

"FELr slippers, " advertised in the shos stores, are thought to be those felt by boys in their rude young days.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

THOSE who for the first time are to becomeN mothers should use "Mother's Friend n Much suffering will be saved Sold by druggists.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

IcouID not get along without Piso,s Cure for Consumption. It always cures.-Mrs. k. C. MoULToN, Needham, Mass, Oct. 9, i94
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

fHOsE who complain most are most to be of-MattheW Henry
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

FATHER Tommy, stop pulling that cats tail" Tommy Pm only holding the tail the cats pulling it. Life
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Jailer Assassinated.

At Helena, the other night, about II o'clock, the wife of w. r. Dennis, the keeper of the county jail, was awak- ened by the ringing of the bell which visitors pull when they desire admit tance into the jail. Dennis wife an- swered the bell, and when she inquired who was at the gate was told that the stranger had prisoner whom he desired to put in the jail. About this time Dennis came down the steps, and was about to open the gate, when the assassin discharged a shot at Ds23is, the contents taking effect in his neck, killing him instantly. When the jailer's wife found him he was lying dead on the floor of the jail, with the lantern and keys in his hands. As soon as the shot was fired the assassin ran away and left Ho ciew
 A negro, who was former inmate of the jail, was arrested, but the coro- rer's jury exonerated him, and he was released from custody. Later young white man of good family, living about 20 miles from Helena, was arrested and placed in jail, charged with the otfense. Weedman, the young man who was arrested, formerly assisted in keeping the jail, and when he left there was an unfriendly feeling be- tween him and the dead man. This is the only motive that has been sug- gested for the killing Gov. Clark offered S20O reward and Sheriff Burk has offered S100.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Into the Far south.

Official announcement is made of the extension of the Jacksonville, St. Au- gustine X Indian River railroad from it's present terminus at West Palm Beach to Miami, Fla, distance of 70 miles This will be the southermost point of any railroad in the United States. It will give all-rail communi- cation to within 40 miles of Key West. and about 40 miles from the Bahama islands. A steamship line between these points is an early probability. An entirely new section of country will be opened.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

Halls Gatarrh Cure ts taken internally. Price 75c.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

\ rrssfNIor is a man with near-sighted sGa}.-N, Y. Press
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Hanged by Robbers.

Near Bermuda, little town in Mon roe county Ala, John " Moore, an old bachelor, was awakened at night by two men, who tied rope around his neck and demanned hls treasure. He insisted he had none, whereupon they took him into the yard and hanged him to a tree. They then went back and searched the house and only found $50, which they took. Before leaving they cut Moore down and left hIm for dead. He recovered, however, and re- ported the facts, saying his assallants were two young white men.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Hoo Hoo Society limitations.

In the absence of the supreme shark of the universe, of the Concatenated Order of Hoo, or Great Black Cat, the vice regent shark of Arkansas, ". s. Mitchell, called a momentous conea- tentation at the Odd Fellows hall in Little Rock, the other night, and nine victims were introduced into the degree of the Playful Kitten. Hoo Hoos from all sections of the state and a large number from Mis- souri, Tennessee and Illinois were present, and assisted in the work. This was one of the largest considerations held in this state After the con- ferring of the degree a banquet was served. The candidates initiated were: Alva Perry Green, of Philadelphia; FL mer Pierrepont Ladd, Sperrill; John Beatty Hurly, Keo; Nat Williams, Lit tie Rock; Austin Marly Wilson, Pine Bluff; Chas E. Stephens, Jr. Little Rock; John Lanier Mills, Pine Bluff; George Hardy Grayson, Daleville; Charles E. Lintz, Helena.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26
Carved His Antagonist.
ammoud-MiIshIre.

Judge E. s. Hammond, of the United States district court, western district of Tennessee, was married at St Mary's Episcopal church, Memphis, Tenn, to Mrs. Margaret Wiltshire The cere- mony was performed by Rt. Rev. T. F. Gailor, assistant bishop of Tennessee. United States District Judge Charles D. Clark, of Chattanooga, acted as best man, and the bride was given away by Senator Walthall, of Missis- sippi The bride is handsome. on the sunny side of 10, and has achieved a reputation as teacher of elocution.
The Monticellonian., 1895-07-26

HoOda C piIIs the afterdinner pill and
 hAo family cathartic. 25c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
FIRE INSURANCE IN VERMONT.

Tbirty.eight of the AZ insurance
companies doing sInessin Vermont
have reported to the state insurance
commissioners. The aggregate pre-
miums received were 1886, 1856, and
the losses paid were 1874, 1921, show
ing an average loss ratio Of 97.3 per
cent. As it cost 35 per cent TO do
business, the year was extremely dis.
astrous to the companies. 1t is not
TO be wondered at that several OF the
large companies withdrew from Yer
mont at the beginning OF this year as
they could not stand increased losses.
AS far as the Vermont property own
ers are concerned they do not feel like
paying higher rates, yet if the fires
continue as in the past it is only a
question OF time when the rates will
have to be advanced again. The
insurance companies are not doing
business for their health and cannot
stand continual losses. One of the
largest fires OF the year was the one
at Lyndonville, which cost the COM
panies $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
HORSE GOSSIP.
CHARLES COBB
Dated at St. Johnsbl
February A. d. 1895.

A press dispatch announces the
death in Worcester last Friday of
Charles F. Abbott, a well known
horseman. He was born in Tun-
bridge, and drove his first race at the
age of 16 years, He had resided at
different times in st. Iohnsbury, De-
troit, Mich, Denver, Col, Worcester
and Sausus, and was for seven years
engaged iii the ranch business il
Texas. Last season he wasin charge
of the eastern stable of John S. Gray,
the wellknown Kentucky breeder,
Congressman Grout has declined
to accept the presidency of the YER
mont Road and Trotting Horse
Breeders Association.
The Granite City Leader Of Barre
wants trotting and pacing circuit
organized on this side of the state
since one has been organized on
the other side Concerning the
scheme it says THE depression in
the horse market makes it advisable
to use every means to keep up the
interest, reduce expenses and make
the meetings interesting. Why can.
not White River Junction, Barre, St,
Johnsbury and Newport get togeth.
er' and arrange a series of meetings!
Such plan would enable track man.
ayers to hang uplarger purses, faster
horses would be brought here and
better audiences would be attracted"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
ADVERTISING FOR A HUSBAND.

Marriage by advertising has be-
come an institution in Japan. The
Frankfuter Zeitung quotes the fol-
lowing "A young lady wishes to
marry; she is very beautiful, has a
rosy countenance framed in dark
hair, eyebrows in the form of a cres'
cent moon, and small but gracious
mouth. She is also very rich-rich
enough to spend the dav by the
sidesof her beloved, admiring flowers,
and to pass the night in singing to
the stars of heaven. The man on
whom her choice shall fall must be
young, handsome, and educated.
He must also be willing TO share the
same grave"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
TOWN MEETING.

The inhabitants of the town OF ST.
Johnsbury who are legal voters at
the annual town meeting in said
town are hereby notified and warned
to meet at the town hall in the vii
lage of St. Johnsbury in said town on
Tuesday, the fifth day of March,
next, at nine O'Clock in the forenoon.
for the following purposes, to wit:
ARTICLE FIRST. To select all town officers
required by law for the year ensuing, and in
the manner which may have been determined
by the town at special meeting.
ARTICLE SECOND. To ascertain whether
the town will vote to raise sum of money
by a tax on the grand list of the town, A. D..
1895, sufficient to pay all state, state school,
state highway. and county taxes, which are
now or may be lawfully assessed and pay
able the ensuing current year; also to pay
the instalment of the funded debt of the town
and interest on entire funded debt coming due
and payable July ], 1895, and January 1 :,
1896; also to pay the interest on the United
States deposit money now held by the town,
as required by law; also to pay any and all
special appropriations heretofore voted or
may be made at such meeting; also to pay
all current expenses of said town which may
lawfully accrue Int support OF
poor and the town. school expenses; also
road commissioners expenses, not otherwise
provided tor by law, and, if any, how much
and how payable.
ARTICLE THIRD, To ascertain whether the
town will vote to pay a certain sum of mon
ey from the treasury, not otherwise appro-
priated, to defray in part or in whole the
expense of an appropriate observance of
Decoration Day." so-called, as authorized
by law, and 4 any sum how much.
ARTICLE FOURTH. To determine what
authority, If any, shall be given the town
school directors to provide for the education
of advanced pupils of school age, and legally
entitled to the same, in said town, in the ST.
Johnsbury Academy or elsewhere.
ARTICLE FIFTH. Will the town vote a sum
of money from the town treasury, not other
wise appropriated, as special appropriation
to defray in part the expenses of the st.
Johnsbury Centre fire district for protection
from fire within or without said fire district,
and il any sum, how much.
ARTICLE SIXTH. viii the town vote to
exempt from taxation in said town for
time the property known as the "St. Johns
bury Creamery situated on the south side
of Portland street in the village of st. Johns
bury, and if so exempted for how long time
ARTICLE SEVENTH. To do any other bust
ness that may lawfully be done at said meet.
ing.
DANIEL CARPENTER, selectmen
L. b. HARTsHoRN, of
CHARLES CoBB, St. Johnsbury.
Dated at St. Johnsbury, this 10th day of
February A. ID. 1895.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01

best milking strains in the numbers
required for any dairy. The value Of
the best cows is more highly appreci-
ated, and they bring prices that
make it pay for breeding them. By
using a thorough bred bull herd Of
natives may be improved rapidly,
and this increase in the value of the
herd makes the farming profitable,
even though farmer gets little
above his current expenses in sales
Of butter, milk and cheese.-[Col'
mans Rural World.