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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-11
Christian Endeavor Convention

Christian Endeavor Convention
The Caledonia County Union OF the Y.
T. S. c. L. held their tenth srml.annual
convention at the Free Baptist church at
Lyndon Center on Monday and Tuesday
OF this week.
The session opened Monday afternoon
with an interesting exercise by train
ing class for Junior superntendcnts Of
Christian Endeavorers. conducted by
Mss Cynthia Marvin State Junior SUI.
prrintendent The first topic considered
was THE light and wrong way of or
ganizing Junior societies" by Miss Jennie
Gale of Burke, followed by Mrs. G. w.
Patterson of st. Johnsbury East on
How to make the pe'gr Gle ar to a tile
child" Mrs. c. c. Trul OF Lyndon then
gave some good ileas on "The right aud
wrong way OF securing attendance" and
as the society OF which Mrs. Trul is SUI
perintendent has an average attendance
of 35 out OF 81, she could speak from ex
perence. "rhe right ard wrong way of
securing attention" was next explain, d in
clear aud attractive manner, by Miss
Katherine Bingham OF 81. Johnsbury, and
stencil plates arranged specially Tor the
Endeavor topics were here introduced by
Miss Marvin. Miss Edith Rannry of St.
,Johnsbury gave some very helpful words
on "The right and wrong way OF securing
order"
The evening session Monday opened
with a devotional meeting conducted by
Rev. c. E. Tedlord, followed by an ad-
dress by Mrs Ida " Woodbury. of Bos-
ton, subject, "Red, Black and White, "
after which a pleasant reception was
given the delegates, speakers and visitors.
Tuesdays opening session began with
Bible study, Miss Jennie Gale and Rev.
W. c. Clark OF Keeer's Bay, both giving
interesting and instructive talks. Miss
Gales being entitled "a letter from
prison." and Mr.. CIarks "How TO de
velop efficient committees" Remarks
were made by Rev. +. F. Lewis Of Hard
wick president OF the c. E. Union, who
proposed the pan Of committee
social" Miss Annie Adgate's paper OF
Good literature committee was tull o
interes ing thoughts and Miss LuelG
Merrill Of this town gave to many pres
ent new ideas Tor the Socials in her paper
on Some socals we have had" Al
hour was devoted to the Junior work
followed by beautifully rendered musi
cal selection by the children of Lyndon'
Junior society and reports were read from
the Junior societies in the county, a(te
which an address was given by Mis-
Marvin.
During the afternoon session a serie
of short talks on THE Higher Lie" wer
given as follows: The Pattern" Rev
G. {. Waterman, st. Johnsbury; second
THE Importance Rev, ]. w. Skinner
Passumpsic; third "'rhe Tliudrance>,
Rev W. Burgin, Sutton; 'urth, "rh
X suits, Rev. W. { Clark, keeltr's Bay
All these were scholarly productions
worthy of the character of the pattcr
presented, and showing careful prcparo
ton on the part OF those dtllverunG them
The Caledonia County Union banne
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-11
Advertised Letters. - These are the

Advertised LetterS. = heSe arc TIC
advertised letters at tht pDs'othce;
Miss Clara A. Chapman, Miss Lizzie
Fairchid, Miss For,n,e Greene, Mrs.
Sarah Hay, Mrs Will D. Jay, Miss Ida
Nj. Martin, Miss Amelia Moore, Mrs, E.
J. Moves, Mrs. w. Parsons, Mrs A. B.
Williams, Emery DuvaI, {. A. llutchln-
son, Ambrose p. Mclaughlin, b. J Rook.
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Grange NOteS.-At the annual meet.
ing of Green Mountain Grange, No. 1,
last Saturday evening the following Off.
GERS were elected
Master, A. F. Lawrence.
Overseer, E. A. Gray.
Lecturer, Mrs. p. c. Houghton.
Steward, Arthur Ocott.
Assistant Steward, l.. w. Gray.
Chaplain, Mrs. J. NJ. Dana.
Treasurer, Z. p. All,n.
Secretary, Mrs. A. F. Lawrence.
Gate Keeper, Fred Houghton.
Pomona, Mrs Inda Farnham.
Flora, Mrs. f. A. Gray.
Ceres, Mrs. c. G. Salmon.
Lady A., Steward, Mrs. E. M. Kedney.
Organist, Stella Allen.
The State Grange held their annual
session in Burlington this week, Charles
]. Bell of Walden, State Master pr, siding.
The St. Johusbury Oranges were repre-
sented by A. F. Lawrence and wife. T. B.
Wiley, Joseph Ranney E. II. Halett and
wife, Jesse Gage and wife and the follow
ing from Wheelock: H. M. Park, Ethel
NJ. Park, w. l.. Park and wife.
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Meet second and fourth Tuesday in each
month in q. A. X. Hall.
n. VI. Johnson, Dictator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-11

A Genuine Surprise. Friends Of T.
II. Lystcr from the Brptist church, to
the number ol about 100, on the invita-
ton of Mrs. IAstcr, invaded h S home
in Waterford tn sday evening to ccle-
brate his 47,h birthday. He was cntictd
flom home in the afternoon by one ol his
neighbors on cattle buying trip, and
on his return, about 730, he lonnd his
barn filled with teams and his house
with friends, and the latter gave him a
very enthusiastic reception. The Ladies'
Aid society OF the church served a fine
supper, and the remainder Of the evening
was spent with music and games by the
young people until a late hour. The
ladies presented Mr.. Lyster with "rhe
Long elbow Birthday Book" and one OF
Cooper's stores. About SO was added
TO the treasury of the society.
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tGontinued on Fourth page.l
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less, in Turkey they are roasted 1or
coffee, fermented for liquora utilized
for horse medicine. In India there is
kind of seed that varies SO little in
respect to size as to be used for a
weight standard. 1t is called the ret
til" and weighs one grain. From its
name is derived the word carat,
which has come into occidental use.
A series OF seeds employed as substi-
tutes for or adulterants of coffee will
be shown; also seeds used for the illumi-
mating oil they contain, for medicines,
etc. An interesting seed is the betel
nut, which is chewed, having q
narcotic effect. Possessing wonderful
properties as a stimulant is the famous
llola nut of Africa. From Guatemala
comes the candle nut, used for lighting
The main entrance of the department
of agriculture is approached. through
an avenue of :'ginko" trees, imported
from Japan, where their seeds are
highly esteemed, But these trees do
not fruit in this country, save in rare
instances.
A special display will be made of
seeds arranged according to their
species in such a manner as to show
the extent to which seeds in general
are apt to vary in point of size. 1t is
very desirable that farmers should OBJ
tain seeds for planting that are as big
and plump as possible; for such seeds
terminate more quickly than smaller
ones, and the plants produced from
them get better start.
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COURT DATES.

Be it enacted by the legislative
assembly of the territory of New
MexicO:
Fec. /. The terms of the district
court hereafter to be held in the cOun-
ties of Santa Fe, San Juan. Rio Ar
riba and Faos, shall be held in said
counties beginning at the times here
matter fixed and continuing until ad-
jlurued Oy the order of the court, TO-
wit:
In the county of Sau Juan. on the
Sd Mondays in April and October.
In the county of Rio Arriba, on the
first Mondays in May and November.
In the county Of Taos, on the third
Mondays in May and November,
La the county of Santa Fe, on the
second Mondays in June and Decem-
ber.
Sec. 2. The spring 1898 term in the
county of Lincoln shall be'held begin
ming on the second Monday in April in
stead of the second Monday III March,
as now fixed.
In the county of Chavez, beginning
on the fourth Monday in March instead
Of the thId Monday in February.
In the county of EdGy, beginning on
the second Monday in March instead of
the first Monday IN February.
In the county of D0na Ana, begin.
ming on the third Monday in March
the third Monday IN September.
In the county of Sierra, beginning on
the fourth Monday of April and the
fourth Monday in October.
In the county of Grant, beginning on
the third Monday in May and the
thnd Monday in November.
See. 3. After the spring 1S93 term
all terms of court for the counties OF
Lincoln, Chavez, Eddy, Dona and
Grant, shall remain as fixed by the law
of 1891.
In the county of Colfax, on the 4tl
Monday in March and the I'd Monday
in October.
IN the county of San Miguel, on the
second Monday IN April and Novem
Der.
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A Hermit for Thirty Years.

In little clearing surrounded by a
heavy woods on the banks of Clifty,
about five miles from GreonsbIrg, Ind,
resides Frank Doggctt. He is now
more than sixty years old. When a
young Iaan he and his intended wife
started to minister's home to get mar
ried, when the horse they were driving
ran away and throw the yo ung woman
against stone, killing her almost in
stantly. lie never afterward cared TO
appear in public and sought this Sc
cluded spot in which to spend the re-
nainder of his days. In thirty years
this queer old man has never shaved or
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-27

cut his hair except at long intervals.
Doggett is strong man, six feet high,
and has a commanding appearance.
He cultiyates about twenty acres of
land, raising his own food. From o
pair Of goats he obtains his milk and
part Of his food supply, lie takes no
papers and has no reading matter in
his house. He goes to town when
there is an election, and taxes to pay,
but seldom speaks to those he meets.
He keeps no record of time, performs
about the same amount of labor each
day, and is never known to have taken
4 holiday.
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The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-27
OFFICIAL REGISTER.
Sierra County Officers.

Nicholas GALES, Councilman for the coun-
ties of Sierra and SOcorro.
w. K. Martin and Jose .Armiio Vigil re-
personalities for the counties of Socorro
md Stern.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-27
SOME STRANGE SEEDS.
To Be Exhibited at the Cotton
States Fair.
An Interesting Collection Gathered from
All Parts of the Globe by the Agri-
cultural Department of the
Exposition.

Queer seeds will be an interesting
feature of the exhibit of the depart
ment of agriculture at the Atlanta ex-
position. Among those shown will be
various kinds employed for food by the
Indians of North America. The latter
eat the seeds of certain cacti, which are
parched, pulverized and made into a
palatable Cruel. Their fondness for
the seeds of some pines is well known,
these "pinions" being to them what
sugar plums are to white people. Sun
flower seeds, too, they parch, grind and
make into cakes, which are said to be
equal to corn bread. From the same
seeds they get oil for amounting their
bodies.
Seeds of many kinds, according to the
Washington Star, have been found in
the ruins of the ancient cliff dwellers
of Utah, the evidence being satisfac-
tory that they were used for food,
Among these may be mentioned the
common garden bean, which is also dis
covered in mounds in Arizona.
Though of European origin, this veg
etable was cultivated by the aborigines
of this country at very early date.
The cliff dwellers used to eat the seeds
of the ordinary ''pigweed." Indians
generally to day consume the
seeds of mar les of grasses, max
ing bread from them. Along
the rivers ,ado and Arizona
| grass seet objected in great
quantitie ndlng into Hour.
Grape S, seeds and acorns
are like, red.
The ibed will include @
cole pms seeds, such as
the Fan, which is SAID
to be ohnine. The bean
is us, for an ordeal. II
u per 2t a CRIME he Is
com, being judged tc
be 81 ath, which is al
most other interesting
seed like purpose, is
that se' of Madagas-
car .he most deadly Of
all VI Is.
OR, bout the size of al
aim, wenty men, The
loca ant is "tanGhinia.
Yet 4, alleged to be poison
Gus, the common cookie
VIII Us way into wheat
fiel bread made from the
whc ne of millers in the
mort
Al "a of seed, known t
scien 'hyaenanche gIobosa,
is pow, sprinkled on meat 4
the ne "a Of Cape Colony fol
the pul soning hyenas' 1t i
popularly ID that horse chest
nuts are We wholesome Neverthe
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-27
TERRITORIAL.

~ h' Rn'tIett .............. Solicitor General
d H. 'f1 S.'''''' ,...Diet, Attorney
E. b. New"omh. rs asCruecs......."
L, G. Fort, las Vcgos.."...... 49,. :.
q Z Baker, RosW WeH.........
II. 5. C!ansey ........C Clerk supmreme Court
Il. II Is rghmann,. ,....... ..supt. Peniteptiary
Geo. w, Knaebel......... ..Adjutant Genera
H. falen.'........ ..,......- .,...IreasureI
Bcmetflo Fefez. z.............r.... Auditor
Amado Chavez. Supt. Public Instruction
III. S. Hart. .....Coal Oil Inspector
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-05
WHEELS AND RIDERS
HARD RIDING SEXTETTE OF WON
EN CYCLISTS IN A BOSTON
CYCLE TRACK AT ATHENS.
NEW RACE COURSE FOR OLYMPIC
GAMES MADE OF CE-
MENT.
...a.-
LATEST CYCLING INVENTIONS.
Canopy for the WheeI-NoveI Wind
Motor BicycIe-EIastic Bicycle
COrsets.
CYCLE TRACK AT ATHENS.
LATEST CYCLING INVENTIONS

The Commonwealth Bicycle club
of Boston, has large number of long
distance lady riders, sufficient, in fact,
to form several crews for the sextette
and that It's crack team could make q
most excellent showing there is no
doubt if the mileage record Of the past
year is any criterion to go by. One
seXtette, indeed, Is already at work pre-
pairing for the road races Of the COM
ing season. 1t is composed of Mrs. J.
M. Savage, Miss Bessie L. Newman
Miss Nellie j. Cox, Miss Mae L. KIM
ball, Miss Redman and Mrs, A, NJ
Skinner.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Savage is considered one
of the crack riders Of the East. She
has been a devotee Of the wheel for
nearly five years, and during that time
has made 33 centuries and COW
cred 10000 miles. She was one of the
first women to make the ride Of the
Boston, Providence and Worcester tri-
angle, distance of 145 miles That was
in 1893, and the ride at that time was
considered next to impossible for an
ordinary rider, much less a woman
Since then she has made the run ev-
cry season. Her mileage for last sea-
son was 5,437 miles, and included twelve
centuries. She was one of the first two
ladies who introduced the bloomer
costume for cycling.
Miss Bessie L. Newman is Mrs. Saw
ages mate, and has accompanied her
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have it Grated, as bicycles are put
down into the hold along with other
bulky baggage. The Grating will cost
81, and will be done at any bicycle re-
pair shop. The same crate can be used
on the return trip, but, of course, there
will be small charge for storing it
on the other side during the trip. The
simplest way is to ride your wheel to
the repair shop where the Grating is to
be done and have it taken from there
directly to the steamship, and on the
return trip send the bicycle again to
the repair shop, where the crate will be
removed and the machine put in proper
shape for immediate use.
BATHING AFTER A SPIN.
The proper way to battle after a
cycle ride in warm weather has been
described by an old-time wheelman as
follows: "A rational bath is important
from health point of view, and the
good work Of the different organs of
the body. After a long spin on the
bicycle, where the rider perspires and
is covered with the dust Of the road, it
is necessary not only to wash, but to
refresh the skin. Many cyclists bathe
in the ordinary manner, with hot or
warm water and soap. Plunging into
warm water and conscientiously rub
bing themselves, they afterward feel
enervated, weakened and incapable of
doing anything but sleep. What a
wheelman needs after a ride is very
quick bath. or a shower with the water
as cold as he can bear it, and then a
long and vigorous rubbing with rough
towels. If water with a little salt or
alcohol in 1t is used, the tonic effects
are increased 1t is not necessary to
plunge entirely into the water. A large
sponge soaked in water rubbed over
the body, followed by vigorous rub
bing with rough towel, is sufficient.
The feeling is one Of exhilaration and
lessons, if it does not entirely remove,
any sense Of fatigue"
FOR USE ON A SUNNY DAY.
Few wheelmen in Florida pass more
time on the bicycle than George C.
Mathews, Of Jacksonville. In that land
of sunshine the wheelman is frequently
inconvenienced by the heat, and Mr.
Mathews has invented a canopy for
use when the sun beats down too
strongly for comfort. The construction
is simple and the inventor has had nu-
merous imitators already.
FROM DENTIST TO WHEEL.
The bicycle is probably not a pan
acea for all human ills, but it has many
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on all her long rides during the past
two years. During the past season
Miss Newman wheeled $3.50 miles and
eleven centuries, and one of them was
from Brattleboro, VT, to Boston. On
this trip she was accompanied by Mrs.
Savage, and, although 1t is one of the
hardest rides in New England, it was
made in twelve hours. She is secretary
of the Commonwealth club.
Miss Nellie J. Cox is a fast rider
Last summer she rode tandem with
Mrs. Savage in the Stearns county run,
pacing the scorchers' division at eight
cen miles an hour. During the 100-mile
ride there were but two stops, and
there was strong head wind both
ways During the season Of 1895 Miss
Cox rode $500 miles, including two CEN
turies.
Miss Mae L. Kimball is a veteran
rider, having record Of $3.50 miles to
her credit and seven centuries for the
season of '95.
Miss Redman is another of the crack
riders, and acted as pacemaker in the
clubs century last fall. 1t was her
first but she finished in fine form at
the head Of the bunch. Her mileage
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Queer idea! Selling health and vigor in
bottlesi Hamms Book Beer is a sinew
builder. Telephone 935-2 for a case.
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some time after the visit is over The
best antidote I have discovered is the
wheel. No matter what has taken
place in the dentists office, I find that
when I go out and mount I am able
to get my equilibrium restored much
more quickly than If l walk or get
into a car and try to read.
NEW SADDLE FROM MICHIGAN.
A novel form of saddle is the joint
invention Of Alexander Dodds and
Charles D. Thompson, of Grand Rap
ids, Mich. 1t is constructed Of a stout
wire, one end of which is inserted in
the end Of a transverse saddle post,
curving upward In spirals of
gradually increasing diameter large
enough for one half Of the
saddle, when it is carried out in
front to form the, pommel and then
brought back and the other half of
the saddle formed by a reverse Of the
first operation, the other end being
fastened in the opposite end Of the
transverse post The coils are then
covered with canvass, or other suit
able material, and the top with layer
of felt and leather. The advantages
claimed for this saddle are perfect ad-
justment to the varying positions of the
legs Of the rider and perfect counter
action to the inequalities of the road.
WIND RESISTANCE USEFUL.
How to make bicycles go more easily
is the problem that haunts the invent
ors' brains. Here is one attempt at its
Wv "a he
mouth like those on the air tunnels of
steamships to the front of your ma
chine. 1t faces, of course, in the diree-
ton you are going and catches all
the air that comes within its compass.
A tube running down the backbone of
your machine carries the air to the
chain. Great pressure of atmosphere is
obtained by means of this gradually
narrowing funnel and tube, and it
blows out forcefully upon little cups
that you have had attached in readi-
ness to catch it upon the chains. This
wind accelerates the chains movement,
just as your breath turns a paper
windmill. The current of air carries
the links with 1t to the back of the
case, whence the air escapes by means
of tube which is bent forward and
downward and terminates just in front
of the tire of the driving wheel, close
to the ground This exhaust air blows
all tacks and other obstacles out of the
path of the wheel, thus saving it from
punctures. 1t should be explained that
the huge mouth of the funnel is made
of transparent celluloid, so that the
view of the rider shall not be obscured.
This is not aeYankee invention: it is
English. 5f@
A wheel should be cleaned and oiled
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gears, or of throwing the shaft out
of gear altogether. Whether of great
use or not the device is pronounced
very ingenious.
CYCLE TRACKS AT ATHENS.
The new cycle track at Athens for
the Olympic games is made of cement
and will BE- 1904 feet per lap. It's av-
erage width will be twenty-three feet,
with thirty-two feet at the tape. The
maximum banking of the turns is four
feet. There will be seats for 1900 spec
tators, but If necessary 5000 can be
accommodated. Seats will be reserved
in the center for the royal family and
invited guests. The racing quarters
will include storage for cycles, mas
sage and bath rooms and even bed
rooms. The track will be lighted by
electricity. The Hellenic club will Or
ganize the races for the Olympic
games.
TAKING A WHEEL ABROAD.
1t will be of interest to people going
abroad and taking their wheels with
them to know that the steamship lines
charge $3.50 for the transportation
of a wheel, and that it is necessary to
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a wet cloth; a small brush will be
found useful in cleaning the sand or
mud from the hub and sprocket wheel.
If the enamel Of the frame appears
streaked after washing off the mud it
should be rubbed with a dry cloth or
a piece of chamois skin. Do not use
oily rags on the enameled parts. The
spokes should be cleaned with a cloth.
Every month the chain should be re-
moved and soaked in turpentine, fol-
lowed by kerosene oil or in kerosene
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the nervous strain that ensues, even if
the operation submitted to is not spe-
cially painful. There is something
about the grinding and whizzing and
the hammering and the strain upon
the face muscles that sets ones nerves
on edge, and the feeling does not pass
away, in my own case, at least, until
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at least once a week. To clean the
wheel, remove the lamp, place the
wheel upside down, resting on the sad
die and the handle bar, which rest on
a cloth or piece of old carpet to pre-
vent its being marred. Remove the
dust from the wheel with a dry brush.
If the rims and frames are muddy, use