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The herald., 1897-09-26

mann, who visited Iceland two years
ago, that the Icelandic Womans Tenn
perance Association was Joined to the
Worlds union in 1895, but the story is
best told in Miss Johannsdottir's own
words, for she has very graciously
furnished us with a brief account of
the uplifting Of the women of Iceland,
which, though rather quaint and for
eign in expression, shows a remarkably
good command Of English for one ed
ucated in Scandinavia. The following
is a letter from the president of Ice
lands Union:
Dear M: Having received your
letter this morning I take pleasure in
sending you my photograph and telling
you something about myself.
have been interested in the tenn
perance work from the first time 1
heard it spoken of, and when the Order
of Good Templars came to Iceland.
about twelve years ago, I was one of
| the first women to become a member of
it. 1t is perhaps the most energetic
act have done as temperance wo-
man, since it was at that time looked
upon as at least very strange not to say
improper. for a young girl to join the
temperance WOTh. rOuF years ago
when was in Norway, and there grew
acquainted with the Worlds Woman's
Christian Union, 1 caught the first idea
of organizing such Woman's Associa-
/ ton for Temperance in my native land.
| I had been for a considerable time
absent from Iceland. The same wear
l came home there had been founded
the Icelandic Woman's Association in
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, with
the aim to emancipate the women of
Iceland and awake their interest in the
claims of woman's rights and the polit-
ical rights of the land. Becoming vice.
president of this Association, took the
| opportunity of founding the Icelandic
Woman's Temperance Union, just out
of those members of the Icelandic Wo-
mans Association who were willing to
join. I thought it would strengthen
the new union that the Icelandic Wo-
mans Association had started it. So
! It was that we had the Icelandic Wo-
The herald., 1897-09-26

looks like close-fitting Elton and has
long lapels reaching to the collar. but
it is cut out with an upward curve at
the side and ends in long, plain coat
tails in the back. The straw color
comes in in the soft, blouse front,
which is trimmed with succession of
small, black velvet bows set together
as close as buttons and extending from
the neck to the waist.
ANNIE LAURIE WOODS.
Copyright, 1897, by Bacheller Syndicate.
The herald., 1897-09-26

wording the invitation, namely. "Mr.
and Mrs. johnson request the pleasure
of your company; or "Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson request the honour of your
presence, and in this case you must
pose as English and spell honor with
a letter 'u"; or. "Mr. and Mrs. John
son invite you to be present"
Good taste generally declares for the
simplicity Of the form last mentioned,
and for the present season it will be
the one used by brides of the swell set.
The herald., 1897-09-26

1t was two years ago, but was varied
to the requesting the honour of ones
presence for last years weddings; now
we are returning to the simpler form
again. The invitations issued by Mr..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

A case of unequalled NERVE" was dis
played by tramp at Bellows Falls
recently He called at the house OF Mrs.
l.. ]. Royce, walked in, sat down to the
table and ordered his dinner, all in the
most unconcerned way attempted to
londle one oil the children, who objected
seriously, and finally walked into the
parlor and was making himself at home
there when Mr.. Royce arrived on the
scene, having been telephoned for by Mrs.
Royce, and Mr.. Tramp was arrested and
sentenced to 60 days in he house OF cor
rection.
The Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders
association will hold it's regular annual
meeting at the Addison House in Middle
bury, Wednesday, Jan. 27. There seems
to be a more hopeful feeling in regard to
the sheep raising and wool industry
among sheep men in that locality.
meeting Of the commissioners to the
Tennessee exposition will be held in
Montpelier at the Pavilion Tuesday, Jan.
26. At this meeting steps will be taken
to secure representation OF Vermont in
dustries at the exposition. The Sugar
Makers association has already appro-
priated 5000 to have their product
shown and it is likely that the Jersey
club of Vermont will take like action.
The commissioners will be glad if all who
represent industries that are DESTROYS of
being in evidence at the exposition will
attend this meeting
The largest and finest display OF butter
ever shown in Vermont was recently
exhibited at the Vermont Dairymens
meeting, held at Montpelier January S,
6 and Z. There were 100 exhibits High
est score, 90 points; lowest score, 80
points; average score, 9315 points. Only
two entries scored less than 90 points.
The attractive manner in which the
butter was displayed and its fine quality
goes far in helping to market the prod
uct, and shows that the Vermont dairy
man stands in the front ranks ofimproved
butter making.
A pleasant Sunday episode was the
prank of Bert Wetherbee of Forestdale.
He drank about four quarts of cider and
then went calling on his neighbors He
went to the house OF Peter Smith and
used languages vulgar and profane that
Smith ordered him out of the house. AS
Wetherbee delayed going Smith slapped
his face. Wetherbee drew a revolver and
threatened to pertorate Smith and his son,
but they were able to take the weapon
from him and put him out of doors. Weth.
erbee was arrested the next day, and the
visit cost him 500 50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

brigades against it. Steedman's men
helped repulse every charge and lost
over third Of their numbers In spite
Of his injuries, the general kept the
saddle until the crisis was over.
The official reports OF Generals Gran.
ger and Steedman clearly affirm that
Granger ordered Steedman to march to
the aid Of Thomas. Nevertheless Steed-
man, over his own signature, Endorsed
as true to history the account which
credits him and not his superior with
initiating the movement and insisting
upon its prosecution All reports and
semiofficial histories accord unstinted
praise to Steedman and make him chief
among the subordinate heroes,S Chick
amauga. GEORGE L. NLMER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
Her Vanity.

Friend-I can't help wondering why
man on your small salary should give
his afiianced cluster diamond engage.
ment ring.
Mr.. Smartchapp - That's 80 she
won't slip it off and leave it up stairs
when the other fellows call.-London
Fun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
THE ARENA.
A Great Magazine that Handles Living
Issues and Deals with Present
Problems.

Without doubt there has never before been
a publication which during the first eight
years of it's existance has exerted the influ-
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ARENA has won during that period As a
popular journalist has said, 1T does not live
in the graveyards of the past" 1t is leading
ments.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

q N. J A M e s
B A r r i T T
S Il u ED M A N
was a typical
soldier Of the
class known as
war Democrats.
He had been a
member Of the
Charleston con-
vention Of 1860
a II d supported
Douglas. When
Sumter was fired
on, he rallied to
the support of
the Union and
led out III Q
Fourth Ohio vol
unteers. After
engaging in sew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
Not an Organ of Party or Creed.

To the pages of THE ARENA properly eX-
pressed and authoritative opinions having
in view the betterment of human conditions
and human life are welcomed. In this it is
distinctive among all reviews and magazines,
as the exponent of the last and best thought
of the worlds thinkers and writer's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
Advanced Thouebf and Research.

To those who would keep abreast of the
great advancement in human thought and
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The student and advanced thinker will find
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world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
Good Government.

THE ARENA will not be the organ ofany po-
litical party whatever but will be an earnest,
independent, and fearless advocate of tn, re-
form of abuses, and will labor zealousy for
the exposure and suppression OF corruption,
and for the promotion of good government
generally.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

You religious people, servants of the
Prince OF Peace, partakers OF his spirit,
why are jealousies among you? Why
ask everybody to believe as you believe
or to see with your eyes? Each moment
YOU spend in anxious effort to bring it
to pass that your sect or your way shall
be supreme; straightway you bury your
talent. In the years that you waste
squabbling over 'isms and 'ologies there
are those multiplying in numbers who
care no more for your God than they
care for the reputed rings of Saturn; and
whose belief in the actual influence Of
either upon earthly affairs is equally
strong. The important thing seems not
to be how they shall worship Him or ac-
knowledge Him. but, rather, whether
they shall continue to worship Him at
all. Your disputes as to never-settled
doctrines, make you sons OF Eli to a
greater Israel. The weighty matters Of
the law seem in this age to be to improve
the condition OF the suffering, to rebuke
the selfish, to Tighten the way OF the
laborer, to broaden the lite of the farmer,
to briug down the kingdom OF God to
men, to live in life the Golden Rule. Then
will your heart never more be distressed
because all do not work with you. You
will rejoice if they work at all. Your
protest is against those that sleep while
the world is awake. The workers you
shall have no warfare with, "God-speed"
shall be your word to them, and God
guidance"
To all who desire better worldiness,
to all who work for broader lie, to all
who yearn after saner citizenship, cry
aloud from this silent page, More
charity for those who reap not with US"
More breadth of heart for all who toll
Tor good More unity of effort as a
preparation for the hundred years to
come" We shall consult further.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
Womep,s Cause and proeress.

More even than heretofore women can look
to THE ARENA as a ready and sincere cham
pion in all questions in which they are inter
ested The ablest and most popular writers
of the world will contribute to it's pages,
giving to it's readers the most earnest and
brilliant discussions OF topics that will at
tract universal attention
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

CLEANING,

Now Is the time to get your carpets
cleaned. Carpets cleaned by our process are
entirely free from dust, grit and moths. The
nap Is raised and the appearance of new
carpets given them The carpets are thor.
oughly aired by exhaust blowers attached
to the machines, which carry all refuse and
dirt far away from the works and keep them
always clean.
My carpet cleaning establishment has been
moved to the old granite shops and thor.
oughly repaired.
Furniture repaired at short notice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
A FORGOTTEN HERO.
STORY OF THE CRISIS ON THE LEFT
AT CHlCKAMAUGA.

Steedmans March to the Battlefield to Aid
Thomas Orders Disobeyed to Save the
Army-Unpublished History Endorsed
by Steedman AS Truthful.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

Copyright, 1896 by American Press Associa-
tion
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22
is very apt

Hence Earring sectaries may learn
Their true interests to discern,
Brother should not war with brother
And worry and devour each other,
But sing and shine with sweet consent,
Till life's poor transient night is spent;
Respecting in each others case
The gifts of nature and of grace"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-22

eral minor battles with his regiment
Colonel Steedman took command of a
brigade in the west AMI was conspicu-
GUS at Perryville, where he brought up
e-enforcements in "nick O. time" to
save part of the line from complete dis
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-30
EXCEEDED ITS POWER.
sensational Charges Against the Ken
tucky Life insuranc. Company.

Frankfort. Ky, July 9Th. attorney
general for the insurance commissioner
MED in the state fiscal court to-day pc
titlon containing sensational statement.
and praying Tor IN. appointment OF a re-
ccirer for the Kentucky life and Acct
dent Insurance company The license to
do business In Kentucky WAS revoked by
the commissioner last night
Tho second paragraph of the petition.
among other things, says: Plaintiff
further says that th. defendant has -x-
cerd.d 1t, power and authority, failed to
comply with the provisions Of the law and
Its condition II such as to render It's
further proceedings hazardous to the pub
lie and To its policy holders. 1t mad.
Incorrect and false reports OF it, nnun-
cial condition to this department. Tn.
said defendant has failed and refused to
hold Z stated annual meeting of its policy
holders al any time during the last three
years. as required by section ts1, etc.
That said defendant has changed its
bylaws within the last two years and
failed and refused 10 mail to policy holt
srs notices of such changes. II mad. va
rious and sundry assessments upon It's
members and failed and refused To state
IN the notice of said assessments thu
cause for same and ths amount paid upon
the last death claim. or the cause Of
death or the character OF disease. Tn.
assets Of In. company src from year IA
year declining: that In 1894 they amounted
TO $1,000. that In 1895 they amounted 10
less than $4,000. that during said time
th. liabilities have increased. and II the
company is not already insolvent II Ia
rapidly growing 80"
Accompanying the petition II the report
to the commission OF Special Commission
er G.. u. Bullock. who was appointed ts
examine into ia. afsirs OF the compan,
several weeks ago. This report shows
mp the Affairs OF the company in a very
bud light and questions the legality OF IL
methods as well ~ the moral turpitud'
that would permit of them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-30
SWEEPING CHAN GES.
a Thorough Revision of the Rules Cow
erning Pension Claims.

Washington. July "a Thorough r-vi-
sion OF the rules governing the adjudics-
tion OF pension claims under the second
section OF the act of Jun. "a 1880. has
been madc by Assistant Secretary of Ia
terror Webster Davis. and sweeping modi-
locations In the present practices are the
result. rh, new code. II I, said will fur
nish a safe. speedy and uniform system
OF adjusting this large class OF cases.
Assistant Secretary Davis holds thst
the very nature of pension eases fortid-
the sppliczt lion oi strictn.-- and techni-
,aIity of court proceedings. and that IL
was not the intention OF congress 10
hedge the administration OF these laws
with the difficulties and pitfalls OF any
system OF special pleading whose t.chni-
calities and rcfinemsnts may tend TO
practically defeat the governments be-
ntvolcnt purposes.
The notifications are mad. In six rules
and decisions in conflict With them are
set aside. The most important change IS
made in the following rule: First-Every
application for pension under the second
section OF the act OF June q. 1850. should
state that the same Is made under said
act, the dates Of enlistment and discharge,
the name or nstur. OF the Diseases,
wounds OF injuries by which the claimant
Is disabled and that they ar. not due TO
vicious habits: provided, however. that
III. omission of these sv.rments shall not
inval the application the intent 10
claim pension being manifest and the
d.cIarst stion being executed In accordaneo
with tn. law), but such application shall
he subject to amendment by means OF "a
suppl, mental affidavit In the particulars
wherein 1t Is defective.
Rules q 3 s and 6. the last two relating
to vicious habits and Increase OF claims.
are largely r-it,rations OF present prac-
tic,s.
Rule A make essential modiilcs tons
and IL AZ follows: Four-Should " ound,
injury or disease not specified in tn. orig
insl or mandatory declaration, but dis
covered on medical examination, be- shown
to have existed at the time when the
original declaration was tiled. and II is
found not 10 he due 10 vicious habits, IL
shall be taken into account. the same
as N formally specified in the osiginsl
application. Should IL BE- found. however.
not TO have existed ut IN, time when tho
original application was tiled, but from
subsequent date prior TO medical ~
animation the degre. of disability Of tn.
applicant being below the maximum rat
ing. may be Increased accordingly from
the date when such wound or injury was
incurred or disess. contracted: provided
the decree of disability from all contrib
utory causes IL thereby enhanced TO d
sufficient extent to justify higher rat.
ING.
Should Il be found impossible TO Ak ths
exact date when such Wound nr injury
WAS received or disease contracted. tn.
higher ratings shall commence from ths
date OF the certificate OF medical exsmi.
nation showing its existence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-30
JACK JOLLY FREE
GOVERNOR SMITH PARDON's BuTTE's
EN-CITy MARSHAL.
Now In Deer Lodge Penitentiary for
Mansiaughter- Judges and Jurors
sian the Petition for Pardon.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, July Ex-Governor Smith to-day
p.rdon.d Jack Jolly. ~X-city marshal OF
Butte. who If IN the Deer Lodge p~niien-
tlsry for mznslsught.r. Many Of the
prominent residents OF Butte and Ana
conds united In asking for his pardon.
Jolly killed "a man In Butte Will. intoxl-
Gated. Hts previous character had been
good During the labor troubles In Wash
lngton h. was shot Al North Yakima
while assisting the United States marshal
OF that stat. TO enforce the law.
Governor Smith gave his reasons for
the pardon In th. following letter adj
dressed to the board OF psrjcn-:
"G-ntl.men: l hav. investigated very
carefully the application OF John Jolly for
executive clemency. lie was convicted OF
IN. crime Of manslAughtcr on sept. %
1856 and sent to tn. p.uitentiary for q
period OF three and half years, -nd
with allowance for good time has served
out most OF his sentence. The prosecuting
attorney and the judge Who tried Johy
as well a, my OF tn. luror- and pi'nli-
n.nt citizens of Butte, hi- home. petition
for the pardon. THIS petition IL also furth-
.r strengthened By thu letter. of Judr,
Hanford aud the United States marshal
OF Washington. Mr. Jolly's conduct Will.
In prison has been most exemplary. lie
has done all IN. bl@cksmithinz for tn.
institution. and n released h. If assured
OF a position wher. h" can at once 20 10
work and h. = useful citizen. In vi-~ OF
these facts and his former standing In
the community in which he resided. ! am
constr. lined to grant him a free and un-
conditional pardon. subject 10 the ~ppfo-
val OF your honorable board
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-30
THEY OBJECT TO MERRY
Central American Republics Do
Not Want Him as Minister.
MATTER ONCE SETTLED
Rodriguez Opposes His Appointment on
Account OF Merry's Decided Views
on the Nicaraeuan Canal Project
California Pushes Him.

Washington. July ss-The state de-
partment officials are very reticent
upon the subject OF the objection which
has been lodged against the recep-
tfon OF Captain W. l.. Merry OF san
Francisco as United States minister To
Nicaragua. Costa Rica and San saliva
dor to- succeed Lewis Baker. The mat
ter is now engaging the attention OF
the officials and II Is expected that
within few days such representa-
tions will he made on our part Ia the
countries concerned as may induce
them To abandon their objections, as
not we'll founded.
II is possible that the objection TO
the selection Of Captain Merry Is not
so much ON account Of the manner I'm
which he has been credited to three
countries OF Central America, instead
OF the Greater Republic of Ceatral
America, as because OF his pronoune-
ed Views on the Nicaraguan canal
Captain Merry was pushed by the Cal
ifornia delegation for the position le-
cause he was All enthusiastic sup
porter Of the canal project and be-
cause Of his knowledge of the subject.
When II was published that he was
likely to be appointed. the son OF j. ID.
Rodriguez. minister from the Greater
Republic of Central America, made q
protest to the department Of state
against this appointment. The reason
given was that he would not he ac-
ceptable To all the countries forming
the new government. Some of the
questions We're called up and 1 WAS
stated that the president Of one state
objected To Merry. II was all cleared
UP and cable was received from the
president making the objection say
Ing that Captain Merry would be
quite acceptable as minister and he
would he glad To welcome him. The
nomination of Merry was then sent
in and he was confirmed, but IL sp-
pears that his enthusiastic support II
the canal project has made him naao
eeptable to Rodriguez. who IL opposed
to the canal as expressed In the hill
before the last congress.
Captain Merry presented a paper ia
the Trans Mississippi congress II Salt
Lake City on July IL. taking most
emphatic position In favor of the con-
struction of the canal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-30
Reward Offered.

Atlanta. Ca. July es.-Aftsr giving a se-
cr-t hearing to two OF the brothers OF W.
r. Ryder. the white man ynched In Tai
bot county last week. Governor Atkinson
offered the following reward: Five hun
,lrsd dollars for the arrest and conviction
OF the first two members OF the mob that
lynch,d Ryder; 800 for each subsequent
arrest and conviction and $50 for the ar
rest and conviction Of any person or per
sons hinderlng or interfering with the
bringing OF tn. luynch-rs to justice. The
governor announces that he has in his
possession the names OF several OF the
lynching mob. which numbered only Ii.
With positive proof against three OF them.
lie expresses his determination to exert
tn. full power OF his Office 10 punish the
guilty parties.