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The advocate., 1896-08-05
DRAINAGE OF ROADS.
70 Es OS the Utmost Importance TO che
Fermentation Of Highways.

Preservation Of Highways.
With wet or clayey roadways, surface
drainage alone iS not sufficient. With
out underdrainage the crown of such
rOadways will dry only by slow process
OF evaporation, during which time the
topping becomes more and more rutted
by the passing traffic. A subdrain in
such soil will not prove efficient for
more than about 10 feet on each side;
hence, two lines of longitudinal SUBJ
drains are needed on those parts of our
country roads that pass through wet
places; low-lying lands or clayey soils.
They should have an average fall of
about one in one hundred; minimum
fall, one in one thousand. At short in
tervals, say from SO to 100 feet apart, are
placed cross drains to discharge the wa
ter into the side bitches. These cross
drains receive q greater fall, say up to
one in thirty. Generally two and one
half to three-inch pipes are sufficient.
1t is advantageous to bed these tiles in
well-drained brick fragments and to
cover them with road metal. Be certain
that the tiles are correctly laid and that
nothing interferes with their free dis
charge. AS said before, unglazed round
tiles, about three inches in diameter
and, under certain conditions, jointed
with loose collars, are most suitable for
gubdrains. The bottom Of the tiles
should be laid both to the proper grade
and below the frost line, after which the
tile trench is filled up to subgrade with
clean gravel, small field stones, road
metal, or broken bricks. The cross
drains are also made of unglazed tiles,
with the exception Of their outlet sec
tions, which should consist Of vitriRed
culverJ pipes. Regular branch pipes
should connect the longitudinal and
cross tiles. On level reaches the lateral
roadway slopes for surface drainage
should not be less than one in twenty
four, and side bitches should be pro-
vided, II necessary, as previously In
dicated. Finally, rapid discharge of
the side bitches, If required, through ad-
jacent lands, is Of the utmost inn
portance to roadway preservation
Gen. Roy Stone.
The advocate., 1896-08-05
THE ROAD MOVEMENT.
BlCyCllStS Should Tax Themselves WILL
ingly to Inaugurate 1t.

ingly to Inaugur&te 1t.
That the good roads" plank sug-
gested by the League of American
Wheelmen was not incorporated in the
st. Louis platform was not due to any
lack of interest in the good roads move
ment 1t is not probable that plank
Of this kind will be incorporated in the
platform adopted at any national con-
yention.
A more direct way to accomplish
practical work in this direction is to 60
before the various state legislatures
with carefully matured plans for in
stituting system Of road building that
will commend itself to the country law
makers and secure favorable action.
A tax of one dollar per year upon
each wheel would yield nearly 5000, 900
in Chicago alone and would be opposed
by very few wheelmen if 1t were applied
directly to roadmaking. This Is merely
one of the numerous plans suggested
for inaugurating the movement in Illi-
nois. A dollar u wheel would build
more highways than 1000 good roads
planks in national platforms.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
The advocate., 1896-08-05

To Colorado, Montana, Black Hills, Puget Sound
and Pacific Coast, via Burlington ROUte.''
Take the shortest line with best through
train service from Missouri river cities to
the far West. Daily train leaves Kansas
City 1O:4O a. M, arrives Billings, Mont,
1,OO miles distant, $40 next afternoon;
free reclining chair car from Kansas City
to Billings; sleeper, Lincoln, Neb., to Bill.
ings, connects with Northern Pacific trans
continental train to Montana and Puget
Sound; time from ten to twenty-five hours
shorter than any other route from Kansas
City.
Sleepers and chair cars Kansas City to
Denver, Rio Grande scenic line beyond for
Colorado, Utah and California.
Ask agent for tickets over the estab-
lished lines of the Burlington route.
l.. W. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The advocate., 1896-08-05
THEY 90 TOGETHER.
Better Roads and Wider Tires Arc Needed
EverYWhere.

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Everywhere.
Farmers have more reason to agitate
for good roads than any other class, not
even excepting bicyclers. Good roads
TO the former mean economy in reach
ing markets; often better markets, be-
cause they could be reached at the
right time; advantages OF social life
In the winter and early spring; saving
In time and in the wear and breakage of
wheeled vehicles, and a general ad-
vance in all that pertains to a higher
state Of civilization.
Bicyclers are doing much to pro-
mote good roads. Now is the time for
our farmers to make positive move
IN cooperation with them.
One improvement must go along with
that of better construction and drain
age of the roads. The wheels of all
vehicles should have wider tires. In
France the width of tire is from three
TO ten inches, with the bulk Of four
The advocate., 1896-08-05
MARKETING PRODUCE.

Handy Box for Carrying Small Fruit, But.
ter and Eggs.
Many farmer goes to market carry
ing fruit, butter, eggs, and number of
other articles. A convenient package
for his use is shown herewith. The box
has bail for carrying purposes. One
side, instead Of the top, is hinged, dis
closing shelves when opened. Fruit,
The advocate., 1896-08-05

powder over the infested bushes while
they are damp, either early in the
morning or just after a shower. If
this is done promptly, before the worms
have spread all over the bushes, one or
two applications will usually be suf-
flcient.
The advocate., 1896-08-05
e. MEDICAL ~
2 q TREATMENT AQ

II you want he best expert and scientific
treatment BY the leading physicians and spe-
way Co., 20 Dearborn st., Chicago, III. An
Chronic Diseases OF men and women, Private,
Skin, Blood and Nervous Diseases Cases
treated all over the world by sending for
symptom Blank No. t0Fmen, No. for women,
No. Skin Diseases, No. for C0tSFrh. Bass OF
references.
The advocate., 1896-08-05

butter, eggs and other small articles
can be placed on these shelves, and
reached instantly without disturbing
other articles, which is not at all the case
when the package opens at the top
Orange Judd Farmer.
The advocate., 1896-08-05

Whats In a manner" There isn't much
But what the facts explode:
For instance, some call mud-holes such
AS shown above, a road"
Good Roads.
The advocate., 1896-08-05
Low Rate Excursiona South.

On the frat and third Tuesday Of each
month till October about half-rates for
round trip will be made to points in the
South by the Louisville & Nashville rail-
road. Ask your ticket agent about it, and
if he cannot sell you excursion tickets,
write to G. P. Atmore, General Passenger
Agent, Louisville, Ky; or George B.
HOrner, D. P. A., st. Louis, Mo.
The advocate., 1896-08-05

Low Excursion Rates to the East via ''Burllng.
ton Route. "-HalR Rates.
National Republican League, Milwaukee,
August IS to q.
Ask ticket agents for tickets via Vesti-
buled "Eli' to Chicago, and via Vestibuled
Limited to st. Louis. Both trains sup
piled with the most modern equipment.
L. w. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
St. Louis, Mo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
LYNDON.

Quite number of the village people
gathered at the residence of Don Gray
last Saturday evening to extend congrat-
ulations to himself and bride, Just re-
turned from a short wedding trip. Ice
cream and cake were served and a pleas
ant time enjoyed.
Children's day was observed in the
Congregational church last Sunday, the
children of the Sunday School giving a
concert in the evening. The programme
consisted of Rotations, solos, etc., and
the little people did finely.
H. H. McIntire, wife and daughter OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, were in town the
first of this week, stopping with c. NJ.
Chase.
Lyndon is we'll lighted by electricity
and expects soon to be connected with
the Lyndonville water system, which
will give the village good fire protection.
At meeting last week it was decided
by vote of 81 to to organize a fire
district, and the following officers were
elected: Prudential committee, ]. c.
Eaton, c. M. Chase, S. S. Mattocks !;
treas, DR.. w. e. Blake; collector, ]. S.
Thompson; chief engineer, c. E. Winter
Clerk, j. A. LaPorte. The boundaries of
the fire district include most OF the vii
lage, and it will have a grand list of
about $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

Miss Carrie Griswold returned from
Bethlehem, N. H., Monday, and will
spend her vacation at home. Her
friends, Miss Ella Muzzey of Newbury
and Miss Elizabeth Saunders of Newman
ket, N. H., accompanied her and were
her guests for a few days.
Rev. Mr.. Bodwell of Lyndonville
preached here last Sunday in exchange
with Rev. 6. w. Patterson.
The village school closed successful
term Thursday. Mrs. Grout has beer
engaged to teach again the coming year
Miss Mertie Graham is home from
Hartford Theological Seminary for her
summer vacation. Charles Graham is
expected from Dartmouth college Friday.
B. F. Grout has rented the Drew house
near the village. He has also rented a
machine shop at st. Johnsbury and will
drive to his work.
Mrs. Albert Lee, who has been in
Glover caring for her daughter several
weeks, returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. L. w. Fisher, who has been con-
fined to her bed several weeks, is able to
sit up short time She is also recover
ing the use of her limbs which were par
TALLY paralyzed.
E. o. Cushman has finished the paint
ing of his buildings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
THE TOWNS AROUND.
WEST BURKE.

Rev. Abner Howard who has been con-
Good TO his bed number of weeks from
4he effects of a shock, was taken to ST..
inhnsbury Center last Tuesday to be
cared for by his niece, Mrs. S. K. Huse.
T. 7. Towle has sold his camera to
photographer Smith of Barton, who will
move here soon. Mr.. Towle has moved
10 Woodsville, N. H., where he has pur-
chased a house. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Towle will be greatly missed in our
vilage and host of friends wish them
the best of success in their new home.
Mrs. S. A. Nelson of Boston, Mass,
was in town last week calling on old
friends.
Mrs. Read of Shelburne, state president
of the w. c. T. u, gave very interest
ing address at the Methodist church last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. d. X. Densmore has been spending
two weeks at her cottage at Willoughby
Lake.
Mrs. Hartwell is visiting her son,
Warren, at Plymouth, N. H.
Myrtle and May Aldrich have returned
from their visit to Suncook, N. H., and
are now going to visit friends in Mont
peer.
The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs.
George Dean on Thursday afternoon.
The w. r. c. have five cent sociable
at their hall Saturday afternoon, June
20. Supper will be served from five to
six o'clock.
Fred Frasier's little seven.year-old
daughter spilled some hot tea on her
last week, burning her very badly.
Mrs, Julia Wysanski and two children Of
Boston, Mass, are here to spend the
summer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Solomon.
Mrs. Alice Meecham of Boston, Mass,
is visiting in town.
Children's day will be observed here
next Sabbath evening with appropriate
exercises.
Mrs. George Brown of Bradford is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Warner Fogg.
The lawn party under the auspices of
the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was a
success. A good literary programme
was given and ice cream and cake were
served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
LYNDON CENTER.

The anniversary exercises will be car
ried out according to the programme
published last week, the annual sermon
by the principal being at the Free Bap-
fist church Sunday at p. m. The ami
versary concert by the Wakefield Con-
cert company in Music hall next Thurs
day evening will be one of the best things
OF the season ard all should plan to at
tend it.
Prof. W. E. Ranger has accepted the
principalship of the Normal school at
Johnson and handed in his resignation
as principal OF the Lyndon Institute. Mr..
Ranger has been here about - years,
has done good work, been prominent in
the public affairs of the village and will
be much missed. 1t will be hard to find
man to fill his place. He is a ready
speaker and has added much to the in
terest of many gatherings held in this
place and vicinity in the past. What is
our loss is Johnson's gain and that
town is to be congratulated upon secur-
ing such an able man as Mr.. Ranger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
NORTH DANyILLH.

r. q. Stanton made trip to Littleton
and vicinity last week.
The village school teachers, Misses
Webster and Hayford, spent Sunday
with friends in st. Johnsbury.
Next Sunday will be observed as Chill
dren's Sunday at the Methodist church.
Mrs. X. W. Winslow is very low.
Mrs. Clinton Carpenter of Wolcott is
caring for her mother, Mrs. Newell Wood
ward, who has been very sick at F.
Emerson's.
John A. Stanton was called home from
Boston Saturday by the illness of his
mother. He returned to Boston Mon
day as Mrs. Stanton's condition seemed
a little more favorable.
Mrs. Thomas Blodgett is visiting her
sister, Mrs. H. W. Varnum OF Cambridge.
W. c. Hill and family Of Waterford
were at John P. Weeks Sunday.
Mrs. 3. N. Tilden, who has been quite
i'll, is gaining.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
RYE0ATE.

The communion services last Sabbath
conducted by the pastor, assisted by Rev.
]. c. K. Milligan, D. D., were very i'm
pressive. DR.. Milligan preached from
these words, Come, for all things are
ready" A large and interested audience
hung on his words which were like APP
Piles of gold in pictures of silver" Six
were added to the church roll.
Harry Nelson who has been so long
time i'll with jaundice, consulted DR.. Fol
som of St. Johnsbury last Tuesday. He
received much encouragement that he
would make speedy recovery and is
now being treated by the Doctor.
We are glad to see by the program for
commencement at st. Johnsbury Acad-
envy that our friend and neighbor, Will
liam Gray Kicker, has place Of honor.
Mrs. w. H. Nelson is able to ride out.
DR.. BeattieNof Littleton, N. H., made
his mother visit on Monday.
Misses Lillian Morrison and Mary S.
Beattie were chosen as delegates to at
tend the Sabbath School convention held
at South Ryegate Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
EAST BURKE.

The Kings Daughters will give lawn
party at Mrs. Fred Browns Tuesday
afternoon and evening, June %. There
will be speaking with vocal and instru-
mental music. Refreshments will be
served. A large tent will be erected in
case of inclement weather. All are
cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Harvey spent a
part of last week at w. B. Godding's.
There are several new cases of mumps
this week.
List of delegates elected at town eau
Gus; To state convention, M. B. Parsons,
L. A. Darling, James McCraig; district,
Perry Porter, W. w. Coe; county, l. D..
Bemis, o. L. Leonard, Bion F. Hum
phry, Byron Berry; town committee,
Bon F. Humphry, L. A. Darling, NJ. B.
Parsons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
SHEFFIELD.

The funeral of Mrs. Samuel Miles was
held at her late home Thursday.
S. c. Johnson and wife were at DAN
vile Tuesday and Wednesday to attend
the preachers meeting.
]. c. King and Harley Davis were the
delegates to Montpelier and Burlington.
Harrison Chase and wife were in town
over Sunday.
Children's day at the Methodist church
last Sunday was success. There were
large congregations at both morning
and evening services.
June % is the time fixed for Children
day at the Free Baptist church.
Mrs. Charles Clark of Littleton, N. H.,
visited her sister, Mrs. Charles Ingalls,,
last week
Sylvester Hall and Bernie Hall have
gone to Burlington on visit, and Mrs.
r. c. Hall is in st. Johnsbury this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
EAST CONCORD,

Con. Lynch and wife of st. Johnsbury
visited at E. A. Morse's Saturday last.
Mrs. w. o. Morse who has long been
sick is reported some better.
Elvino Page Of Walpole, N. H., is visit,
ing his sister, Mrs. Alma Morse.
Lewis Laviture, an old Frenchman liv.
ing in the West neighborhood, had a
shock recently from which he is not ex'
pected to recover,
Vim, Higgins and his wife are visiting
relatives in Canada and Holland, Vt.
Mrs. Cynthia Smith, wife of Merrill
LYMAN, died suddenly last Sunday'morn
ing OF heart failure. She was kind and
loving wife and mother and Christian
whose example and life are worthy O
imitation. Besides husband, one sor
and one daughter survive her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19

der the auspices of the Ladies Aid So
ciety. Mrs. G. H. Frost and musical
talent from st. Johnsbury will render a
fine programme, which it is hoped will
be literally patronized. Cake and cof-
fee will be served. Admission 20 cents
children ! 10 cents.
Mr.. Wiltburger and Mrs. George Hal
lett attended the Congregational state
convention at Bradford last week.
Mrs. Charles Salmon has returned
from the hospital at Burlington, where
she has been for treatment.
Miss NJ. J. Brown of Newport has
been the guest of her brother, Luther
Brown, the past week.
Mrs. James Houston Of Lynn, Mass,
is at her fathers, Henry Stanley, for a
short time.
Mrs. Rosa Nichols is having her house
repaired.
U. G. Goss is building an addition to
his barn.
Mrs. Finel has gone to McIndoes to
see her mother who is not as well.
The Epworth League have changed
the time OF their weekly meetings from
Tuesday to Friday evening.
The Universalist society have their
their meetings at $50 p. m. now instead
of 2 O'Clock, as their pastor breaches
also at West Concord.
The Epworth League will give a liter
airy and musical entertainment in the
Methodist church Friday evening at
7.30. The Northern Orchestra will
furnish part of the music. Ice cream
and cake will be served Admission, Is
cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
WEST DANVILLE,

William II. Haviland and wife of Barre,
who have been spending few days with
friends in town, left for their home Mon
day.
Mr.. Beebe of st. Johnsbury, who keeps
a sail boat at Lake Park pond, went to
the lower pond Monday.
Arthur Bean is saving shingles for E.
P. Brickett.
A large delegation went from here to
the preachers meeting held at Danville
last Tuesday and Wednesday.
A piazza is being built on the front OF
F. M. Aikens store
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
CABOT.

John Simons has sold his large bay
mare to George c. Smith.
Childrens day passed off pleasantly at
both churches.
Miss Bertha Osgood attended the grad
uatlng exercises at Johnson, Wednesday.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Osgood Of Clare
mont, N. H., are visiting his parents in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Marsh go Friday to
Connecticut to remain some time. His
son William and his wife are to carry on
the farm.
The steel range victims are numerous
nereabouts. The proprietor is in town
and intends to relieve those who pur-
chased the stoves of all their household
furniture. The stoves were sold on time
and quite naturally there proves to be
more in it than the victims understood,
Whlle the ranges are not all they antici-
pated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
County c. E. Convention.-An int

County c. E. Convention.-An inter
esting programme has been arranged for
the county Christian Endeavor conven-
ton in Hardwick next week Thursday
evening and Friday. There will be prac-
teal papers on Christian Citizenship,
helpful talks on committee work and an
interesting talk on Junior work by Miss
Marvin of Brattleboro. Special rates on
railroad are given from Boston & Maine
points. All who attend should bring
their Bibles and Christian Endeavor
hymn books No. 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19

building were drawn by architect Pack
ard of st. Johnsbury, but the work was
done under the personal supervision of
L. B. Harris, cashier, who feels Justly
proud of the block. The cost of the block
is about $4,000.
The delegates to the district and state
convention were E. II. Kinds, DR.. L. w.
Hubbard, G. F. Ferguson and ], T. Glea-
son.
The recital by Prof and Mrs. p. A.
Metcalf Saturday evening was well
attended and much enjoyed. They were
assisted by Mrs. Ranger and Miss Gross,
pianists, and the Canorian club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
DANVILLE.

Mrs. ]. H. Johnson, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Haviland, has
returned to Bath, N. H.
Charles Haviland of Stamford, Conn,
Is IS visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
f. Haviland.
W. H. Mcmillan and family visited in
town last week.
Inc Peacham students, under the aus
{ Eices OF the E. E, society, will give very
iR9lhy account of the doings of "The
Deacon,' at the town hall this evening
pr' and Mrs. H. o. Worthen and Mr..
o "nu Mrs. Perry of Barre, while on a
carriage trip to Newport, visited friends
quite sick.
a large attendance and very interest.
Use N.Y. services is ther report of the Preacher
meetings. this week.
or E. Tinker last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
BURKE.

The old Union church at Burke, built in
1925, has been renovated and will be
opened with services of re-dedication
Sunday, June %, at 2 O'Clock p. m. Rev.
M. c. Henderson of St. Johnsbury will
preach the sermon. The visiting and
neighboring pastors will assist and also
conduct a union thanksgiving service in
the evening of interest to all. Many old
old residents are expected. Any not
otherwise provided with entertainment
and transportation from Saturday trains
will please notify A. E. Carr, Burke, VT,
and the committee will meet them at
West Burke and assign places.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, &C

LUCAS lOUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. J.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the city
OF Toledo, county and state aforesaid,
and that said firms will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December.
A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on. the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Stiles and Freeman
and Stella Allen are delegates from the
Universalist society to the Northern
association to be held at Glover next
week.
Mrs. E. M. Humphrey of Somerville,
Mass, is spending a few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. E. M. Fuller.
Miss Ida Lyford is visiting at Rev. 1.
P. Chase's in Derby this week.
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given at the Congregational
church on Friday evening, June &c, un-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-06-19

r1any Housewife is Using
Three pounds of strong soap where
two of mild soap (Harmless) would do.