davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18

E. l.. Wells and A. d. Paige attended
the annual meeting Of the Mount Sina
Temple at White River Junction last Fri
day. Mr.. Paige was appointed one O.
the representatives to the Imperial Coun
ell at Detroit, Mich, next June.
December 20 is the date of the leap wear
party in the rooms of the Lyndon club
and the ladies' promise an enjoyable
evening to their gentlemen friends. Bill
llards, cards, dancing and refreshments
will be the evenings programme.
Farnsworth Post, G. A. r., hold their
annual election Of officers this evening
and he Sons OF Veterans hold theirs next
Monday evening.
Eastman & Wakefield and ]. S. Buell.
show indication of prosperity by putting
up fine new signs.
Complete harmony now prevails in re-
gard to the electric light question. The
cup OF peace was drunk at banquet in
the Union House Tuesday evening.
About 30 business men Of the place gath
cred in the hotel parlcrs to thank M. l..
Stearns tor his services and to give him a
little surprise. At 10 O'Clock Landlord
Chase served an excellent banquet. Dr..
COPELAND and Judge Gleason, who have
really been the leaders of the two fac
tons Tor two years past, sat down side
by side, and the doctor wore the happi-
est smile of any. He made hard fight
against using the present water and
against the village charter amendment
but he will now work as hard to make
both big success. After the banquet
DR.. Copeland in behalf of the company
presented Mr.. Stearns with a gold headed
cane. He spoke of his hard work in start
ing the plant, of his severe illness and of
the good work done since his recovery
The doctor spoke several minutes and
made an excellent presentation speech
Mr. StearnS now realized that the affair
was given in his honor and feeingly re-
sponded. 1t was pleasant gathering,
and was the end OF all feeling over the
electric light question.
One Of the most enjoyable occasions Of
the season took place last Saturday
evening at Odd Fellows hall. Union
lodge Oi Odd Fellows and Juniper Branch
lodge of Rebekahs united in giving re-
ception to Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Finney.
1t was an absolute surprise to the par
ties interested as they didn't have an
mixing of it till a committee was de-
tailed to escort them to the hail. where
they were told that the large crowd as
sembled were there to celebrate their
silver wedding, it being the 25th ami
versary OF their marriage. Alter the
congrat ulations Rev. w. [. Johnson pre-
sented them with souvenirs OF the occa-
sion in the form of an elegant god.lned
silver service, salad fork, berry spoon,
sugar spoon aud silver bread plate. In
his speech MIR. Johnson complmented
them in the highest terms on their activ.
ity and universal popularity in church,
society and the lodges. He referred to
Mrs. Finney's work as journalist, her
literary accomplishments and the many
times she has been called on to write
poems for an anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs.
Finney both responded finely. ban
quet was served, good music was in at.
tendance and several hours were passed
very pleasantly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
MCINnOR BALLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thatcher who formerly
had charge of the boarding house at this
place, were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Winch the first Of the week.
Several from this place attended the
chicken pie supper at Monroe Wednes-
day evening.
There will be a Christmas concert at
the church Sunday evening, Dec. 16. Reel
tations and singing by the young people
under the direction Of Mr.. and Mrs. Winch.
Miss Charlotte Gilchrist visited friends
at Wells River this week
Lyceum at Academy hall Friday even
ing. Subject under discussion, Iron is
more useful than gold" Aft, Messrs.
Gleason, Aiken and Somers; Neg, Messrs.
Adams, Duncan and Gibson The kaleido-
scope will be read by the Misses Judkins
and Crane. Miss Ethel Gilmore and
Miss Grace Page will read. Music fur.
nished entirely by home talent. Admis-
sion, gentlemen l 5 cents, ladies and child
rem 10 cents. Proceeds for academy IL
brary.
Don't forget the cantata, "The Crown
ing of Christmas" next Tuesday even
ing, Dec. %. The young people, under
the direction of Miss Emma Dewey, are
taking good deal of pains to have it a
success, and it will pay anyone to see the
little ones in their pretty costumes. Ad-
mission only 10 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell are very
happy over the birth OF little daughter
Sunday, the 18th.
James Mann is visiting at S. F. Winch's.
Mrs. Ora Bishop is at West Lebanon,
called there by the sickness of her little
granddaughter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
GLOVER,

Mrs E. L. Stanton is seriously ILL., +.
D. Walker is sick with typhoid fever and
|. J. Walker isnursing broken thumb.
The board of agriculture conducted
meetings here last week Wednesday and
Thursday.
Some incendiary attempted to burn The
Charles Crosby house in the village, Dec.
Sd.
Carroll A. Davis of Rutland is at his
brothers, Hiram N Davis, Tor the holt
days.
Miss Etie Hagar, for many years a
patient sufferer, died the 9th inst. Her
remains were taken to Morrisvile for
burial.
X. II. Cheney of Manchester, N. H.,
general agent for the n. Y. Mutual, is in
town visiting F. p Cheney, who is ILL.,
Charles Lawrence is getting in his
usual stock of lumber. Dan Gray has
the Job OF drawing it. The steam mil in
the village will not start up until Feb
ruary.
The Glover base ball team hold their
first annual ball in Institute hall Jan 1.
Music will he furnished by Prof. p. G.
Stone, assisted by J. W. Batchelder, J. H.
Moore and H. F. Graham OF St. Johns
bury.
You'll use IA less of Harmless soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an mflamed cond
ton OF the mucous lining OF the Eusta
chan Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
deafness is the result. and unless the in.
tlamation can be taken out and this tube
estored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; ninc cases out
OF ten are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an intlamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars ior
any case OF dca ness (vauscd by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh
Cure. Send for ccurlars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo 0.
III" Sold by druggists, 75c,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
NEST CONCORD.

O. w. Hubbard is making extensive re.
pairs on his hardware store.
X. A. McKelvey, who has been running
bakery in Boston Tor the last year, has
sold out the business and returned to
West Concord.
Ira Lee has sold his farm to his son, E.
D. Lee, and Perkins Underwood of ST.
Johnsbury.
l.. w. Hastings new store was opened
to the public Tuesday ev,nng.
Herbert Douglas, who has eendriving
team for M. ]. Russell OF st. Johnsbury
came home Monday sick with the fever
Edward Knapp has gone to Boston,
where he expo cts to find work.
Christmas exercises will be held in the
Methodist church Thursday evening, Dec
"a, and in the Universalist church Christ.
mas night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
RYE0ATE.

Sunnyside, the residence of George and
Rose Nelson, received sunbeam last Fri
day to warm the hearts Off occupants
with love and joy. 1t was little daugh-
ter.
DR.. w. J. Beattie of Littleton made his
mother flying visit Tuesday.
r. F. Jaynes took a carload of live
stock to Boston Monday.
Four new horse sheds are being built
by W. T. McLam, S. F. Nelson, G. Nor
rison and J. X. Miller,
Dr., Ward Of St. Johnsbury was in to wn
last Saturday.
Miss Anna McLam, who is teaching in
st. Johnsbury, is spending her vacation
at home.
You'll use "a less of Harmless soap
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18

Landlord Cheney of the Crystal Lake
House at Barton has been dabbling il
liquors and has allowed his hotel to be
come a resort for disreputable characters
Notwithstanding the repeated protest:
OF his wife. Cheney and several other:
were carouslng and card playing i'll the
cellar recently, and Mrs. Cheney threw q
bod of coal among the crowd. Cheney
thercupon attacked his wife, choking and
pounding her severely. He then took the
money in the safe, $500 it is said, ant
started for Canada. After Cheney hat
fled the house was RATED and boxes o
liquor addressed to him were found.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
EAST BARNET,

Harry KAY is back here again to work
for the Roy Bros. They havecommenced
on their croquet orders and will soon be
very busy.
The singing schools very well attended,
and the teacher, Fred Gibson, is doing
good work especially among the children.
There will be Christmas tree in the
chapel Thursday evening, Dec "a. There
will be exercises by the children.
Mrs. Gilhllan and Leslie have returned
from their visit to Worcester. Carl Gil
tillan from West Burke is calling on
friends here
Vera Kendall has been quite sick, but is
on the gain now.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
BARNET.

There will be Christmas tree at Bar.
net Centre Friday evening, Dec. 25
Singing school commenced last week
Thursday evening at Barnet Centre with
Prot. c. F. Dudley of East Montpelier
as teacher.
Misses Maggie, Nellie and Nettie Smith
and Harley Somers are attending the
Academy at McIndoe
Ralph Perry went to the Academy at
Newbury last Monday.
Samuel Brock, who went to the Sol
diers' Home at Bennington few weeks
ago, died last Sunday. His remains were
taken to his home at West Barnet, where
he was buried on Wednesday at p. m.
Mrs. Flora Watson and baby Ruth of
Olcott, are stopping for few days with
Josiah S. Kenerson.
Miss Nellie Harris is serving as assist
ant teacher in the village school.
Miss X. L. Laughln, the miliner, has
a good stock of seasonable goods in her
line.
Burbank & Robe have very pretty
window display and many nice things for
the holidays.
The Laughin's offer full line of silver
goods, jewelry, perfumery, celuloidgoods,
books, toys and novelties with full line
of druggists and jewelers. goods.
Robert Edison shows fine line of dress
goods, Xmas novelties, groceries, etc.
The sale and Mrs. Jarleys wax-work
gave the Ladies society fair pecuniary
return.
You'll use 70 less of Harmless soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
DANVILLE.

Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Carter Of Hardwick
visited his brother here last week.
Mrs. Susan Davis of New York city is
visiting relatives in town.
Charles Weeks and wife of st, Johns
bury were in town last Friday.
Mrs. Eliza Aver of Haverhill, N. H., is
visiting at John Curriers'.
The new gational church iscom'
pleted and has been accepted from the
contracto rs, Spauldnv and SDoughton
OF South Royalton, Jones & Shield o.
st. Johnsbury are putting in the pews
and it will soon be ready tor occupancy
AT the annual meeting of Diamond
Chapter, o. L. S., the following officers
were elected: Worthy matron, Mrs. Alice
Dale; worthy patron, F. A. Crane; asso.
cate matron, Mrs, s, II. Havland; sec
rotary, A. b. Hoyt; treasurer, N, c. b.
Haviand conductress, Mrs. L. E. Car
peuier assistant conductress, Mrs. Belle
Morse.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
LYND0NVILLE.

H. B. Howe is rapidly recovering from
his severe attack Typhoid fever and is
now able to sit up.
Lyndonville has reason to be proud Of
her many frst-class stores. Every one
has large plate glass windows and a
trip down Depot street now reveals the
fact that there are number OF trst.class
window decorators in town. There
may he a town somewhere that can
make better display OF Christmas Win
dows, but Lyndonville doesn't believe 1t.
This Friday evening an unusual kind
of supper will be served in the vestry of
the Congreg ational church, with Will
Wimot as chief cook" Frank Wiley
"bottlewasher, and other men of the
church as assistants, an appetizlng menu
will be served that will make the ladies
Jealous. The men will be dressed in fancy
costumes and will not allow the ladies
to do stroke of work unless they insist
on washing the dishes.
The Episcopal ladies had a good at
tendance at their supper and promenade
in Good Templars' hall last evening The
Universalist ladies give sale and socla
BILE in their hall next Tuesday afternoon
and evening. A good number partook
OF the antiquarian supper in the Meth
away large quantity OF good old fash
toned viands.
The Christian Endeavor societies hold
a union service in the Congregational
church next Sunday evening, Everybody,
old and young, invited. 1t is hoped here
will be at this time a liberal offering OF
clothing, money, fruit, etc, for the sick
and the poor.
The Northern Caledonia Fair assocla-
ton held its annual meeting at the Union
House last week Saturday afternoon.
loci F. Sanborr, l.. B. Harris, A, o. Har-
rs, A. w. Houghton, |. ID, Eggleston
were elected directors. Treasurer + J,
Blodgett reported over St5 ia the treas
ury 1t was voted to make the Lyndon
vile track an association track to hohl
the fair at the same time OF the New
Enelard fair, directors HAVING authority
to cnauge he date, to appropriate 5000
for races, to use printed blanks tor en-.
tries and no entry to be received unless
accompanied by cash, to exclude Bill
Corpenter of Barton from all privileges
on he grounds.
Prof. W. E. Ranger is one of the lead,
ers in the Boston Globe popular teachers
contest. Many of the Institute alumni
are working hard fer him and hope to
keep him at the top of the list The news,
dealer here says he notices an increased
demand Tor Globes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
WEST DANVIIJP.

The Ladies Aid fair and supper brought
them about 500.
Attendance at school this term is 80
scholars.
Excellent sleighing but hardly snow
enough for heavy teamng.
Christmas tree at church on Christmas
eve and some speaking by the young folks
with song.
George Hill will spend two weeks OF
Christmas with his grandparents, George
Merrill and wife
George w. Shepherd is drawing hay for
Melt White.
Israel 7. Farrow was in the village on
Wednesday.
Augustus w. Merrill and his mother
visited Mrs. II. c. Hill, St. Johnsbury,
Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
WEST BURKE.

DR.. Tracy and wife are staying for the
present at Simon Bartett's having re-
Gently returned to town with their little
child who it is feared is hopelesslyill with
a disease called consumption OF the brain
caused by inhaling poison in some form.
Mrs. George Powers who has been
quite i'll and confined to her bed for some
days is now reported little better
Rev. P N. Granger of Irasburg was
called here Tuesday to oficia,e at the
funeral services OF w. Z. Roundy He
was pastor of the Methodist church here
five years and stated in the course OF his
remarks that he attended eighty funerals
during that time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
LYNDON.

Wakeheld's orchestra provides music
for dance in the hotel hall this evening.
Rev. p B. Fisk exchanged last Sunday
with Rev Mr.. Patterson OF East st.
Johnsbury. Mr.. Patterson gave an in.
tercsting sermon on the prophets and
their work"
The boys of the Christian Endeavor
society will provide refreshments for a
sociable next Tuesday evening. An en-
tertainiDg programme will also be pro-
vided
Miss Hattie Locklin will spend the win
ter in Manchester, n. H.
Mrs. Sarah Bigelow will have charge
OF the Junior Endeavor society during
the absence of Mrs Trull.
Last Monday evening in the hotel hall
the Gen. Sherman Council, No. 81, Junior
Order United American Mechanics was
instituted The order starts off with 20
names. Election of officers takes place
next Tuesday evening. Fred w. Alex
auder OF Montpelier, assisted by F, NJ.
Richardson OF this place and w. N. Webb
OF Lyndonville instituted the order.
There will be Christmas tree IN the
Congregational church next Thursday
evening with exercises by the Sunday
School children.
A number OF the young men OF the vii
lage have organized a social club and
have rooms over Patterson's drug store.
Shepherd Pomona grange elected the
following officers Wednesday evening;
Master L. H. Hallett; overseer, H. A.
Park; steward, L. W. Gray; assistant
steward, Charles MatthewSon lecturer,
Mrs. Jesse Gage chaplain, Mrs, Everett
secretary, Ethel NJ, Park; treasurer, c.
A. Hoyt; gate keeper, c. Clark; Ceres,
Ida M. Lytord; Pomona, Mrs. Lena
Mooney; Flora, Iva Everett lady as
sstant steward, Mrs. Fred Spencer,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
Notice to Farmers.

The farmers OF this section who haY;
had trouble in the past from their cows
in the way OF abortion, barrenness, re
tanned alterbirth, punches in udder, lost
appetite or decrease il milk should stoE
the trouble by removing the cause. This
is what Kow-Kure tht great COW med
cine, docs. Kow-Kure has stood the test
of seven years and is complete succ( SIS
1t is in every sense a medicine and in nc
sense a food. For COWS only.
For sale by GrlSwold & Mackinnon
st. johnsbury. Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
LYNDON CENTER.

The winter term OF the Institute opened
Monday with 80 students and more ex-
pected.
Miss Flora Campbell has resumed her
duties as school teacher after a short
sickness. E. Nj, Campbell has also tried
hard to be sick but with poor success.
Davis, son of Hon. T. n Vail, is on a
foreign business trip,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18

Wide Awake grange elected these Off
GERS Saturday evening, the 18th: Mas
ter, F. B. Hooker; overseer, S. X.
Learned; steward, S. H, Piper; assistant
steward, Ezra Learned lecturer, Mrs H.
Brook; chaplain, Mrs. B. Butler; sec,
B. Butler; treas, H. c. Powers; gate
keeper, c. !, Bowker; ceres, Ida Lyford I;
pomona Beatrice Brook; fora, Ida
Learned; lady assistant steward, Mrs.
+. B. Hooker.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
pASSUMpSIC.

Rev. ]. D. Skinner preached at the
Railroad street church, st. Johnsbury,
last Sunday morning, and Rev. Mr.. Ser
vice supplied for him in this place.
[. H. Woods sang at the mems meet
ing at the Y. NJ. c. A. hall in St. Johns
bury Sunday afternoon and at the Rail
road street church in the evening
George Hall and wife are the happy
parents of an infant daughter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
GREENSBORO.

Frank Melvin is vstngin New Hamp-
shire.
1t is currently reported that c. c.
Hanes has sold his farm to Harry Olmp-
stead. the latter not to take possession,
however, until spring.
Union services were held at the Pres
byterian church on Sunday last, Miss
Tobey, the evangelist, preaching ably
upon the subject otthe Holy Spirit, after
which she addressed the Sunday Schools
upon the subject OF temperance. Miss
Tobey will labor here another week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

The Sunday Schools and the communi
ty are invited to Christmas tree anr
entertainment at the Methodist churcl
Friday eve, Dec. 20. Every wei
coined. Exercises will begin at 100.
William Mclaughlin is threatened
with fever.
Miss Brockway gave party to hel
friends last Wednesday evening.
The band gave promenade at tn,
Green Mountain hall Thursday night.
The Ladies' Aid sewing society mel
with Mrs. ]. c. Danforth last Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18

Mrs. Linus Blakesley is visiting her
daughters in st. Johnsbury.
Miss Annie Balch has number ofpret
ty and useful Christmas things for sale.
M. D. Bowker's store looks very at,
tractive with holiday goods.
At the Methodist chicken pie supper
last Friday evening about 500 were re.
allied.
You'll use 70 less of Harmless soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
THE TOWNS AROUND.
One Day Earlier Next Week.

Our regular publication day coming
next week on Christmas day we shall
issue the CALIFORNIAN one day earlier,
mailing the paper next Thursday morn
ing. Advertisers and correspondents
will please take notice and govern them.
selves accordingly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-18
Book and
Stationery
Department.

In this Department we have great variety of articles
both useful and ornamental
Gift Books, in exquisite designs, rom3 each upward
TWo-V Volume Sets, from 75c, upward.
Seal, Leather and Gilt Books. SO nd upward
Art Books great variety, 25cu upward.
Albums, Scrap Books, Calendars, Booklets,
Lap Tablets Portfolios Writing Desks,
Fountain Pens Gold Pens, Gold Pencils,
Paper Cutters, Letter Openers,
and everything else in the Stationery line
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-30
NOTES OF THE DAY.

George Joachim Goschen, first lord
of the admiralty, is at work on life
Of his grandfather, the Leipzig book
seller, Goeschen, the friend and pub
Usher of Goethe, Schiller, Wieland and
Herder.
Hopkins county, Kentucky, is ex-
periencing notable religious revival
under the preaching Of a woman
evangelist, Mrs. Mum OF Madisonyille.
In five weeks tour Of the county Mrs.
Mum has preached sixty sermons, net
ting 119 conversions.
Forty thousand acres of virgin forest
in northern Idaho will soon be turned
over to the axmen Of a big lumber syn
dictate. 1t is expected this area will
yield more than 100000, 900 feet Of white
and yellow pine, red and white fir,
cedar and tamarack.
Scotland Yard, London, has issued
an order to the police force to the effect
that If a constable sees drunken man
approaching a public house he Is to
PlCbCuL lllo VIII ebLNNB GhN - - "a AAAhSAA
man does get inside a public house the
policeman is to call the landlords at
tention to his condition.
Rats have invaded Reeds island, at
the mouth Of the Humber, England,
which not long ago furnished grazing
for thousands of sheep and cattle, and
have turned it into a desert. Shooting,
ferrets and terriers and smoking out do
not diminish their numbers, and the
island has been flooded with little
effect
The sultan has presented to the
Louvre museum the celebrated Tello
silver vase. 1t was discovered in 1888
by NJ. De Sarzee during his excavations
on the site OF The antique city Of Sir
poula. 1t is piece of Chaldean fabric
of the most remote antiquity and one
of the oldest examples known Of on
craving on metal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-30
WHERE WOMEN RULE.
Refuses to Be Disturbed When She ID
Engaged In Private Affairs.

Refuses to DO Disturbed When She ID
Engaged In Private Affairs.
The messenger came in haste.
Madam" he said to the president OF
the board of county commissioners,
your presence is urgently request
ed"
II can't come" she replied promptly.
II was told to impress upon you,"
persisted the messenger, that 1t was
matter of the greatest impor-
tance-"
IT can't come" she repeated sharply.
"The affairs Of the county are in q
most perilous condition"
LET 'em stay in that condition." she
interrupted.
Your signature is needed to various
documents that"
Send em up here and I'll sign them
IL get time"
"You have not been to your office for
nearly week and"
"And probably won't be there for
another week. she said, with asperlty.
There are at least dozen men and
women who have been there every day
to see you on pressing official business
that will no longer brook delay"
ut will have to-"
In despair the messenger made his
last appeal:
Madam" he said, lowing to your
absence the business of the county Is
practically at standstill. We will
have to close up the building unless
some provision is made"
"Close it," she exclaimed, angrily.
do anything you please with it, but
don't bother me when | have more i'm
portant matters to attend to. The baby
is teething, and l shall remain here
until the poor little thing feels better"
Chicago Post.