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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-29
THE PARTY's DEPARTURE.

According to Commodore Hichborn of
the Bureau of Construction and Repair.
about fifty persons will go from Washington
to attend the launching of the Helena at
Newport News. complete announcement OF
which event and Il description of the new
gunboat have already been printed in The
Times.
This will include besides several Of
ficias OF the Navy Department and in
vited guests Il number of newspaper rep
resentatives from Washington anu neigh
boring cities.
Secretary Herbert will not attend the
ceremonies. but Assistant Secretary Nc
Adoo will go in his place. Among other
members Of the party will be Rear Admiral
Jewett. Naval Constructor Taylor, Dr.
Dixon. Dorius Green. chief clerk of the
bureau OF construction and repair; Lieut..
veeder of the bureau of equipment. Senator
and Mrs. Carter Of Montana. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sweat of Butte. Mon: Capt. Fish and
daughter and Mrs Hardy Bryan.
The complete program OF the trip is as
follows:
The guests from Washington will leave
on the steamer Norfolk of the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Company,
+ which sails from the ioot Vi se'chth
street this evening at Z O'Clock
This steamer will first go to Norfolk,
and after landing passengers there Will
go to the Newport News shpyard, arriving
about 9 n, m. tomorrow.
AT 1890 p. IN. the guests, after having
assembled in the office building, will be
taken to the Hotel Warwick. where an IN
formal luncheon will he served.
After luncheon the guests will be taken
to Old Point Comfort by electric car. From
this point the steamer Norfolk will return
the party to Washington, leaving Old
Point about T:2O p. m.
Prior to the launching OF the Helena
large merchant steamer will be launched.
This vessel will be intended as coastwise
passenger and freight boat. constructed
for the Plant Investment Company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-29

Constantinople, Jan. 29.-Nazif Pash:i,
who was minister of finance until a short
time ago, has agains been appointed to
that office.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-29
G0DN0fHtR OF GUNB0AT
Little Miss Steele Who Will
Chrisien Helena Tomorrow.
NEVER SAW SALT WATER
Very Anxious to See the Big Ocean
warship to Which She VIII Give
the Name of Her Native City-Abo bout
Fifty Distinguished Guests WIN Go
to Norfolk

Miss Agnes Belle Steele, daughter OF
Mayor W. L. Steele, of Helena, Montana,
and the young lady who will tomorrow
christen the new gunDoat, named after the
| capital of her native State, is aL the Ebbitt
| House.
Miss Steele is only fifteen years old, and
is Il pretty. young lady of the typical West
ern type. When reporter of The Evening
| Times called upon her today he saw "a we'll
developed girl of almost five and IA half
feet III height, with rosy cheeks and hair
| that approached very closely To the raven
| black variety.
n"atly-chiselcd nose projected over Il
pair Of chcrry-!ike lips, and Il da inty chin
and sparkling black eyes, brimful OF en-
ergy, completed face that every one de-
scribed as simply expressive ana pretty
81 was born on the 10Th day of July,
1880" said Miss Steele, after she had told
| her full name. II am a native of Helena,
| and have never been very far from my
native heath. This is the first time l ever
| came East, and | have, OF course. not seen
enough Of IL Yet To tell what l think of il.
i think l would like Washington very
| much. indeed, it appears TO be such u quiet,
pretty city.
TALK WITH THE HEROINE.
only last summer | graduated from the
grammar department OF our public schools
at home. II is quite probable that l shall
not go through the High School but will
some To some Eastern college To finish my
education. | have plenty Of time yet to do
it in, though, you know"
what is your favoriic pastime?"
well, like most Western girls, like
all out-of-door exercise. l am ESPECIALLY
fond of shooting, and riding on horseback.
l flattcr myself that l can make as good
use of Il gun as some OF the men, even in
Montana"
DO you ride bicycle"
IL used to. but l don't now. Horseback
riding is much nicer. | think
What do l think of woman suffrage?
Well you SEE. have hardly taken subjcctsor
that nature into consideration yet. Senti-
ment in favor of giving woman the ballot is
growing rapidly i'll the West. however,
and don't doubt that / may b. in favor
of il when become old enough to vote.
christening vessels is, of course, some
thing new to me. but do not think / shall
be scared. never saw an ocean vessel and
am very anxious TO see one. Ny father and
tonight and when we return to Washington
will stay here a few days to see the sights.
/ didn't know l was to be present at the
ceremonies until about three days before we
started. -
The advocate., 1896-07-29
ORCHARD AND GARDEN,

All fruit for market should be handled
carefully.
Keep up planting Of sweet corn for
roasting ears.
The nicer the appearance Of fruit the
better the price.
The first year after the tree is planted
is the time to prune and shape the trees.
For grapes to be of much benefit
spraying should be done at least three
times.
The best results with liquid manure
can be secured by applying it weak but
often.
The best results from thinning are
secured by doing the work early in the
spring.
Coal ashes can be used to good adj
vantage as a mulch around the currant
bushes.
When there is crop of fruit send only
the best to market, and have it in good
condition.
While no variety of plums is free from
cureulio, keeping the trees healthy will
help materially.
Peach trees suffer most and pear and
cherry least from standing in a thick
growth of grass.
If pruning is neglected for the first
few years the removal of large limbs
may be necessary.
If q piece of land is to be planted to
small fruits this fall grow some hard
crop on It this summer.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The advocate., 1896-07-29
FIG. l..

plant in one season. The plant Is put
in very rich bed, deeply trenched and
enriched the year previously with all
the manure that can be mixed thereon.
The plant then set, work the soil about
it frequently, but not deep. Remove
all the runners that appear at first. AS
the plant gains strength, permit the
runners to remain, and draw them out
In all directions from the parent plant,
laying q small stone over each where
the leaves appear. (See Fig. ~ When
rooted, separate them, set them from
four to six feet apart each way, and
treat them In the same manner as just
described above for the parent plant.
Continue this course, watering in time
of drought with diluted liquid manure.
Soil so rich as that is not desirable for
producing fruit, but is just the thing
for growing more plants.
Propagating the black raspberry is
also easy TO perform. If we observe
closely the plants in the woods and
learn the nature Of self-propagation we
would be more benefited therefrom. We
observe the blnckcap, with It's long canes
dropping the tips to the rich loose
ground, where they coil and assume o
snakiSh appearance and send out root
let's into the rich soil, thus forming q
new plant. The natural mode of self
propagation is almost unknown In u
great many places nowadays, since the
woods are being cleared out, as the
winds have full sway, swinging the
plants to and fro, forbidding them fix
ing their tips in the ground. Natural
conditions have been changed to some
extent, and now nature has to be as
The advocate., 1896-07-29
In Our Great Grsndfather's Time,

big bulky pills were in general use. Like
the "blunderbuss" Of that decade they
were big and clumsy, but ineffective. In
this century Of enlightenment, we have DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, which cure all
liver, stomach and bowel arrangements in
the most effective way. If people would
pay more attention to properly regulating
the action Of their bowels, by the use of
these little "Pellets,' p they would have less
frequent occasion to call for their doctors
The advocate., 1896-07-29

with the hands and put them into another
sub Of cold water, rinse them through
three waters and hang them up without
wtinging. When they have hung a lit
tie while turn them half round. Choose
a sunny day with some breeze.-St.
Louis Journal of agriculture.
The advocate., 1896-07-29
Washing Blankets.

Blankets washed in the following
way are said to be soft and light aa new:
Dissolve one tablespoonful of pulverized
borax and one pint Of soft soap; make a
strong suds in cold water; put in the
blankets and let them remain all night.
In the morning work them up and down
The advocate., 1896-07-29
FOR BERRY GROWERS.
MlnG0 ON che Propagation OF Strawberries
and Black RaspbsrEIes.

ManGS on che Propagation OF Strawberries
and Black RaspbeFFIes.
IL Is not always best to invest too
much money in new things. Nowadays,
hundreds OF new varieties of fruits are
being propagated and introduced
through the catalogues, describing the
characteristics and good qualities Of
each in such a way that would excite
ones curiosity and tempt them to in
vest. No doubt, though, some Of the
newer varieties are better than the old
ones. But If you desire to try some
thing new, don't "go in too Steep" buy
just few and try them, and if they
prove satisfactory, you can make more
Of the same by propagating them your
self, just the same as the nurserymen.
II Is possible to produce 500 to 1000
strawberry plants from one healthy
The advocate., 1896-07-29

NN HAYcHEAPEST BEST. GE1EHE!1HE9
ON PRES ScOT HHsF HHs Pa{SS a4 g. s. x.nsA9 c7 ~

plant Of rare variety and increase It
to many the same season, thus getting
a start very cheaply, even If they do
pay big price for the first ones. G.
Vaughn, in Farm and Fireside.
The advocate., 1896-07-29

services to sLbdue attacks Of dangerous
diseases. The "Pellets" cure sick and
bilious headache, constipation, indigestion,
bilious attacks and kindred arrangements
Of liver, stomach and bowels.
The advocate., 1896-07-29
FIG. 2.

sisted somewhat to ill the deficiency.
just after the fruit has been gathered is
the time to commence "tipping" your
plants. Cultivate the soil very finely
and dig little holes two to three inches
deep, and bend the tip ends of the canes
into them perpendicularly, not slant
ingly, and cover with dirt to hold them
In place. (See Fig. 2.) By following
this method attentively it is possible
to make above a hundred plants from
vigorous plant in a season.
The red raspberry and blackberry
are propagated from the roots sprout-
ing up. It is quite IN item to the farmer
and fruit grower to understand propa-
CATION; they may, just have only one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

The public schools close today for a
two weeks vacation.
Mortified seminary closed on Thursday
for the usual Christmas vacation. A large
portion of the young ladies will go home.
The Sunday school connected with the
Unitarian church will hold its usual Chris
mas festivities in the vestry on Christmas
night. A tree will be one of the principal
features of the evening.
c. G. Young, who for several months
has kept a meat market at East Mortified,
has sold his business to K. j. Shaw of
Hinsdale. Mr.. Young is selling goods on
the road for a firm in Springfield.
Every child, old and young, is cordially
invited to the North church Christmas tree
Thursday evening, Dec. "a, and all friends
of the children are invited TO come and see
the children's enjoyment. Refreshments
will be served downstairs at o'clock for
the little ones, and we hope every child
will be there. At 7 o'clock the program
will be given upstairs and then will come
the most exciting part of all, the distribu-
tion of presents from the wonderful tree.
Everyone will be cordially welcomed.
The teachers meeting of Superintendent
j. L. Warren's district was held as pre-
viously arranged in the Centre school
building of this town on Friday, the at
tendance being excellent. The early part
of the morning session was devoted to class
work by the Misses Thompson, SandersOn
and White of Mortified and Miss Ley of
Bernardston, the exhibition being highly
creditable. Following this Dr. n. p.
Wood of this place presented carefully
prepared paper upon "The prevention OF
tuberculosis" which occupied the remain
| der of the morning session. At O'Clock
the teachers again assembled and were first
addressed by Mr.. Kilburn of Boston, who
gave practical talk upon vertical writing
| Walter Sergeant, state supervisor OF draw
| ing, then spoke TO the teachers for nearly
| two hours upon drawing, among Other
things laying out work for the schools dur
ing the next term. His whole talk was
full of practical hints for the teacher. Mr.
Warren spoke briefly upon elementar!
reading.
The Woman's Relief corps held their an
nual fair on Tuesday evening of this weel
and was very successful. The hall wa
crowded and the delicious supper o
chicken-pie and other dainties was wei
patronized. Arrayed on the opposite side o
the hall were booths, tastefully trimmed
where homemade candies and variety o
fancy articles were displayed for sale
while tree near by was filed with bags o
pop corn, each being numbered. At tn
close of the evening the numbers wer
placed in a hat and one drawn, the fortu
nate one receiving as a prize handsom
banquet lamp. Mrs. Eugene Foss was tn
winner of the lamp. At o'clock tn
company was called to order and the fo
lowing program presented: A piano due
by Misses Pomeroy and Harrison; readin
by Mrs. Nellie Hammant of New Yor
city; song by a young child, named Bi
lngs; reading by Mrs. Hammant; corne
solo with piano accompaniment, Mr.. an
Mis-. Wallace Holton; reading by Mr.
Hammant; cornet solo with accompan
ment, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Holton. Thi
closed the evenings entertainment whic
must have been financial success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

name at the Worden company's store TO
So was captured in Worcester, Mass.
Monday by Sheriff Rixford. He was ar
raigned before Judge Holmes Tuesday anC
pleaded guilty. He was held in 5000 bal
to appear at the April term of court. II,
was committed to Jail in default of bail.
At the Methodist church the pastor
will preach children's Christmas sermon
next Sunday morning. The children't
chorus will sing The evening sermon
theme will be, Business methods in
Christian work" The Sunday school will
have their Christmas tree and concert ex.
ercises next Thursday evening. The chill
| dren's singing class will meet In the vestry
at 80 Saturdays hereafter, and the Junior
league at 2 o'clock.
With sadness we mention the death OF
Mrs. A. K. Torrey, who died at North
Hinsdale, Sunday, at the age of 3S years.
She leaves husband, an aged mother and
seven children to mourn her loss. They
have the sympathy of the whole commu-
nifty. The funeral was held at the house
on Tuesday afternoon, ReY. Mr.. Morse of
Brattleboro officiating. There were many
floral contributions The burial was in
the cemetery at North Hinsdale.
Twenty-Five members of Sheriden Relief
corps of Hinsdale surprised one of their sis
ter members, Mrs. Clara Follett, who re-
sides in Winchester. They left on the 5 :35
train Saturday afternoon, Dec. IL, carry
ing refreshments with them. On arriving
at her home the tables were set when 20
sat down to a bountiful collation.. The
evening was spent in a very social manner
with games and music. During the even
ing little gift was presented Mrs. Follett
as a reminder of their visit. The party re-
turned on the IL 20 p. NJ train, all feeling
that they had spent very delightful even
ing.
James Scott died at his home Tuesday
night after long illness with consump-
ton, having been failing in health for over
year. He was Grand Army man, en-
listing in Company F, 9Th New Hamp-
shire regiment, in 1862, serving until the
end of the war He was faithful soldier,
always at his post. He was a member of
Grand Army post, No. IA, always taking a
great Interest in the affairs of the order.
He leaves wife, two daughters, one son,
brother, George Scott, and a sister, Mrs.
Nelson Estey. His age was 80 years. The
funeral was at his late residence Friday
afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Renshaw officiating.
His comrades attended in a body. He
was buried here in Pine Grove cemetery.
NJ. Major, while driving his horse
from his farm on the old Chesterfield road
Tuesday afternoon, was suddenly thrown
out by the quick starting of his horse. The
horse at once began lively trot for home.
Coming down the hill at high rate of
speed, and not being able to turn the cor.
ner at the hay scales, ran into DR.. Fay's
curbing, where it was found that its for
ward leg was broken just abov" the ankle.
The horse was Immediately shot by War
ner Barrett The express wagon was com
pletely demolished. Mr.. Major received
several bad bruises, hurting his right arm
severely. He also received severe shak-
ing up. Last week Mr.. Major lost a val
liable COW. These loses are felt very heav-
lily by him, one following the other SC
quickly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
CHESTERFIELD, N. Il.

Mrs G. E. Stockwell has added quite an
extensive line of holiday goods to her usual
stock in trade.
A Christmas tree entertainment will be
given at the Congregational church on
Christmas eve.
Winifred Randall and Agnes Scott, both
of West Chesterfield, were united in mar
riage at E. A. Safford's Saturday evening
by Rev. c. N. Sinnett.
Miss Addie Spaulding, who has spent
the last four months at the home of her
brother, Herbert Spaulding of this village,
left last week for Fitchburg, Mass. Cards
have since been received announcing her
marriage there to Emery Parker of Maine.
The orange supper held by the ladies of
the Congregational society at the home of
Mrs. II. G. Marsh on Thursday evening of
last week was not as well attended as was
expected. The tables were very tastefully
laid and oranges were served in great va
riety of ways. Enough money was taken
to cover all expenses and leave a small
surplus for the treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
annual Installation OF Officers or co,,
en- Rule Lodge.

annual installation OF Officers of CoId-
en- Rule Lodge.
Inc oath annual communication of Gala
en- hule lodge, F. & A. NJ, was held in tho
louge room Wednesday. Following thoir
usual practice, public installation Of Of
GERS was held, and fine program was nro-
Vlued for the entertainment of their gnas,s
AFTER partaking of banquet. which mar
famed the high standard for which tho
Futney masons are renowned. a nrooror ~,
was presented, which is given berewitb
with brief comment on some of tba nm,
bers: ' Vi 'ne num-
Quartet, "Eventide."
MIS- wheeler, Mrs. Pierce, Messrs. Parker and
Address of Welcome 9"9''e''
as Mlght 6e expected from Mr.. Waite this was
g poeUcai eifuson addressed to the ladies'
song Little Boy Blue"
p, h. Shelley
review OF the year,
Geo. T. Aplin.
MT, Aphn 8 well.v ritten review showed that be
lodge was in fiourishing condition. both nc 10
memot rship and financially. 10 W
song when I'm big I'll be a soldier"
Installation of oficers SSV p y q NJ nov,a
Young Of Brattleboro -
Inc names OF the officers instaedare as follovvs.
w W. NJ John H. McRae; s. W. A. NJ. CorseT; J
tary, @ w Kimball; S. D. G. II S Ion5s, secre-
y W. Br oks; s. s., ]. N. Underwood ir i s.
" \: smith; chaplain, w. D. Waite; marshal. J.
va o.owell; Tyler A. A. Wing. This beautiful
ana interesting ceremony was conducted by Mr.
young in very impressive manner '4
Oornet solo, Where the quiet moon Is beaming IS
Address,
M. W. G. NJ. Kittredge Haskins.
, Mr. Haskins's address was an able exposition of
me- tle SSaTulna principles Of masonry and was lis.
Uened 10 with much pleasure and strict attantio,,
quartet "Swanee River "
remarks by visiting brothers and others
heV' W; Norton, Rev. F. NJ Wiswall, Rev E. f.
All spoke briefly, as the hour was getting late
Quartet, Twilight song" '''e'
Among the out-of-town guests, besides
these already mentioned, were DR.. Gorham
and Mr.. Dean of Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
ROomer.BOutel1e.

A quiet wedding took place Saturday
night when Andrew F. Boomer, the we'll
known meat man, was married TO MISS
T,onisa Boutelle. Rev. Edwin F. Mitchell,
the Baptist clergyman, performed the cere-
monv at the brides home promptly at 8
O'Clock. The bride wore blue dress with
blue satin and iridescent trimming. John
McRae was best man and Miss Flora
Boutelle, sister of the bride, was bride
maid. She was dressed in tan suit with
iridescent trimming. Only the near reia-
tives of the bride and groom witnessed the
ceremony. The rest of the proceedings
were not as quiet. The newly married
couple were transported by Stage Driver
Blood to the house where they are to live
and there they were received by large
number of people, including the Putney
cornet band, who rendered them hearty
congratulations and we'll wishes. Refresh
ments were served and the company was
kent merry by frequent selections by the
band. Red fire added brilliancy to the oc-
casiOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

If the life insurance people recommend a rem
edy 1t must be something they have faith In.
Well. that's what they do about Adamson's
Cough Balsam. 1t prolongs life and makes the
insurance risk a mere bagatelle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

F. r. DURGIN, Brattleboro.
GEO. e. GREENE, BTattleboro.
CHAPLIN & CO., Brattleboro.
A. Nj. CORSER, Putney.
O. K. PARKS. Williamsville.
N. M. BATCHELDER, Newfane.
w s. HOLLAND, Tow 'shend.
3. M. ADAMS, TOWNSHIP
j. O. WILCOX, Guilford.
w. O. HALLIDAY. East Dover.
A. l.. WHEELER, Wardsboro.
BARBER BROS. West Townshend.
Il. W. PLIMPTON, Wardsboro.
BROWN & RYDER, West Wardsboro.
+. E. SMITH, Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
YOU HAVE WAITED FOR THIS

There are many people who would be glad to
abandon the habit of drinking coffee II they could
only find some substitute for it. That substitute
is Grain o, made from pure grains and, in the
opinion of those who have given it thorough
trial, be- rage in every way preferable to cof-
fee. Grain. D is not a stimulant lit is something
better. 1t is cheering, nutritious and strength
ening. In other words it is food-drink, as coffee
is not It Is acceptable to the most delicate
stomach, and agrees even with confirmed dyspep-
tics. Unlike.coffee Grain-o produces no nervous
action. 1t never interferes with sleep AS for the
flavor of Gram. o, people who use II say that after
using it week or two they like its taste better
han that of coffee Grain-O is sold by all grocers
at 15c. and Csc per package. Try it.
Those persons who do not need Iron, but who
are troubled with nervousness and dyspepsia,
will find in Carriers Little Nerve Pills most de
sirable article. They are mostly used In combi'
nation with Carriers Little Liver Pills, and in this
way often exert most magical effect. Take just
one pill of each kind Immediately after eating
and you will be free from indigestion and dYspep-
sia In walls at 25 cents. Try them.
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Card.

We, the Undersigned agree to refund the money
on a so cent bottle Of Greenes Syrup OF Tar II It
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guar
factory or no nav.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

Mrs.. J. W. Stowell was in Boston the
first Of this week.
M. and Mrs. Wray Gates returned to
Richmond, N. H., Wednesday.
Maj Fuller has returned from months
visit wlth his son Fred at Mechanicsville
Mn sherman Willard returned Monday
.f,er gisit of three weeks at her old home
here
rhe Baptist society held its annual
n,s.lIna for the election of officers Satur-
day night.
Nj. and Mrs. Jewett j. knight went 10
New york Tuesday for visit OF two weeks
with selstlVes.
Miss Belle Clark of Bernardston, Mass
came Tuesday night to visit her COUSIN
Miss Laura Sleeper, at A. M. Corser's.
The Harry Shannon Comedy company