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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01
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opln1on on Beyel Gears

Opinion on Beyel GEARS
Bu MY Amos W1;taey; Tses-P President and
Sapriatendeaso Of tie Pratt q Whitney 70
HI. Whitney hGs national reputation tor
expert Enop,sdge ndehsnsry
HARrgoRp, CoSS., November 5, 1897.
Owing 10 the great interest shown by the
general public IN the new chainless bicycle.
81 am ofseo asked 10 express my opinion rela-
Five 10 the besel gear method Of transmission
as applied TO bicycles.
81 The chain is very old method of trans
initIne power. and was used quite ex,enuve-
l IL by makers Of machinery many years ago.
& rl has been almess wholly superseded, bow
ever, IN rec.n, years by improved devices,
especially by spur and beve, gearing, il being
possible TO produce BY modern machinery
ent gear teeth Of the proper form for smooth
ynnoing.
The chain. properly made, is an excellent
drive, bat owing to the number Of joinis and
the elasticity of the parts Of which it is con-
ssrucfed, it will not retain its ofigansa ae-
curacy. II viii become elongated, changing
tue pitch Of the Inks, and OF course it cAnnct
6s the sprockets as correctly as it did at the
beginning.
Should two bicycles, one chain, the other
chsialess, be subjected to the same tests be-
fore leaving the factory, there is possibility
thar the former in some of the tests would
show eight superiority, but take THEM
back to The factory even after being run, say
fye hundred miles, and subject them 10 the
same tests as those previously made and l
believe that the chainiess would be superior.
It most be borne in mind, however, that
10 obtain the best results from any chaiuless
bicycle, whose driving mechanism is oe'el
eearipg, the tooth faces Of the gears must
have q perfect mathematical form, and it
seems TO be an absolute necessity to hare
r,acbinery which will cut them theoretically
correct Il is also essenti.l that the gears
be attached at their respective bearings 10
the most positive manner, aud that the
frames be rigidly constructed.
Regarding the wear. it is my opinion that
the geariog will wear longer than any Of the
working parts Of bicycle, provided all the
cooditioos indicated above have been attend
ed TO. have examined bevel g"ared
wheel with record of thirteen thousand
miles and found no appreciable wear on the
gear teeth the same wheel has now record
of twenty-five tbousaod miles and the report
is that i. is all right.
AMOS ". WHITNEY,
vice-Prss.. and Supt. The Pratt & Whit
ney Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
A Central Fire Station.-The speci

A Central Fire Station.-The special
village meeting Tuesday evening to hear
the committees report in regard to the
central fire station was OF short duration
and unanimous in the business transacted.
The report of the committee, as read by
0. w. Orcutt, was accepted and adopted,
and is gwen below.
Tothe Voters of the Village of st. Johnsbury -
Your committee, after patient labor and
many meetings, beg leave to report on the
condition OF the fire department and adviSa-
bility of establishing central fire station, as
follows:
The department as it at present exists is
yer; detective in several particulars, viz; 1t
was organized twenty. one ears ago, and at
that time was up to the practice and knowl-
edge OF the times; composed then. and is now,
of just as good men as any town in the
world has. Hut the system has grown ohso-
lete in the light of modern times, experience
and practice. Instead OF one central station,
the village is trying to maintain five, every
one of which has to be manned and supplied
with a full equipment Of fire fighting uppli-
auCcs, each ana all OF Which are weak and
unsystematic.
No company can handle hose enough on n
hand reel to be promptly effective, as has
been IN evidence at some OF our recent fires.
An attempt is now made to have a horse
draw the reel to fires. but wi h the present
reels the men must run with them, anl the
apparatus thus does not get to the fire but
little quicker than IL would without the
horse, while the men (uneSs the call is near
byl are IN no condition to fight fire.
The hose and other apparatus are cared for
by each co VI pany as circumstances and room
will admit, while some OF it is wasted for
lack vi care.
The present system is especially defective in
one respect. For instance take the company
at Paddock Village, No 3 We find that in this
company there are 2 out of & men employed
at Fairbanks aud a; ound granite square in
the day time. general alarm of fire, say mt
the lower end of Railroad or Pearl street in
the day tune, and these men must run one
mile from Fairbanks. one half mile from
granite square to the hose house, and then
uraw the reel one half mile to the fire This
condition applies all the companies
The committee have visited the hose rooms
and find that several changes must be mad,
in the II the present system is continued
At Railroad street Il new hose wagon anC
different room must be provide d, which viii
involve an expenditure OF about 81 200. one
halt Ot which ~ estimate OF fitting up rooms
All OF the companies require considerable ex
penCitutc in cloth,ng aud apparatus to pu
| them in good condition. Under the centrn
station system large part Of this expeudi
ture would be saved.
That some change should be made In tn
! fire dc partment system has been forcibly i'm
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

Horse News.-H. E. Moore has shipped
his fast trotter "Corbett" to Stanstead,
P. Q to trainer H. T. Ball. "Corbett"
will be in training there till July 4th,
when he will open the season either in
Montreal or Newport. From one of
those places he will make a three weeks
circuit in Canada, going from Kingston
to Concord N. H., where he is entered in
the state races in the 2 25 class. This
will probably be "Corbett's' last racing
year and it is intended to have him make
his lowest mark at Rigby, Me-, where he
will end the season. This horse started
in last year with record of 2.39H and
closed the season at 2.24h. Mr.. Moore
thinks that the horse, if nothing happens,
can be marked below Is this year.
Emmett Hills, LEO Wilkes" 4-year.
old, was shipped to Canada at the same
time with "Corbett."
Mr.. Ball has had in training this win
ter two horses owned by George Cary
Bell Stanford" 2.29A and "Alietta,
225h. These and Lady Lee" a trottei
owned by Mr.. Ball, will make the cir
cult with "Corbett."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

Fish Stories. The fishing season
opened at II clock last Saturday morn
ing and it was not long after when a
good majority of the st. Johnsbury
dcvotees of that sport were on the road.
Coils. Sprague and Richie tried the
Waterford waters and succeeded between
them in bringing home one. ]. D. Bates
and DR.. Cramton spent the day in
Walden and can probably tell the best
story of the many who were out that
day. They brought home two basket
iuls, every one OF legal length and caught
without the aid of silver hook.
II. H. Carr, DR.. Hitchcock, o. S. Abbott
and Trot King spent the day on Barnet
pond--part OF the time in it. Two of the
fishermen got into boat along with the
owner and rowed to the middle OF the
pond. The boat was eaky, but pro-
nounced safe by the owner, so safe that
he invited another fisherman to get
aboard. The third fisherman hesitated,
but finally got in. That settled it. The
boat at once took downward course
and three St. Johnsbury fishermen were
soon treadng water, to the great
pleasure of the one who was doing his
fishing from the bridge. The sportsmen
were badly wet and suffered the loss of a
few fish.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

Sunset H0me.-The visitors to Sunset
Home held their monthly meeting May s
and took action as follows:
The resignation of Mrs. Jane Ward as
matron of Sunset Home, on account of
i'll health,i is accepted by the visitors with
deep regret, and they take pleasure in
placing upon the records their high
appreciation of her faithful and self
sacrificing services in it's interests. AS
its first matron she brought to the
unorganized work sound judgement,
systematic and untiring effort, order and
economy. They feel that much of the
success of the enterprise is due to her
prudent management and Thoughtful
care. They earnestly hope her arduous
labors have caused no permanent injury
to her health, and that much needed
rest will fully restore it. They request
the secretary to make record of this
expression Of their appreciation OF SER
vices most courteously rendered, and
that she transmit copy of the same to
Mrs. Ward.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

Got the Organ Deputy Sheriff Clar-
ence Ranney had waiting job Tuesday
morning that made for him a lasting
reputation as man of patience. The
possession Of that quality in a remarka-
BILE degree served him well that morn
ing. A woman recently moved from the
old Blake house on Railroad street to
back tenement in the Belknap block,
leaving behind her, as the owner claimed,
an unpaid rent bill of $12, which the late
tenant refused to pay. The owner of the
rent bill served an attachment on an
organ and sent for the sheriff to take
possession. Deputy Ranney went down
at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, anticipat-
ing quick and easy job, but was con-
siderably surprised to find progress
barred by locked doors and windows.
Perceiving that the woman had discov-
cred his purpose and that further at
tempts then to get in were useless, he sat
down on the piazza and enjoyed the
morning paper. He kept his position for
about three hours. but the doors and
windows remained locked and the organ
was still nicely located in the lady's par
lor. The deputy now did little re-
connoitering, discovered that the ter
cent city express man was soon expected
after trunk belonging to some one in
that section OF the house and watched
his opportunity behind a post on the
other side of the street. The city express
came, and was granted admittance. The
deputy made dash across the street
and upstairs. Summoning help he had
the organ and stool down before the
owner fully realized what was taking
place But she hadn't yet made up her
mind to part with the whole outfit and
while the boys were CARRYING the organ
to the sidewalk she made a counter
movement and captured the stool. The
deputy's eagle eyes, however, noticed the
maneuver and at pace that so aston
ished Ilod Woods that Inc came near
chopping off his thumb instead OF achick-
ems head, darted across the yard and up
the stairs, emerging a half minute alter
wards with the stool and smile that
indicated satisfaction and victory. 1t
took about four hours OF patience to Sc
cure that organ, but the deputy was
equal to the task.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
Woman's Club.-The annual meeting

WOman's Club.-The annual meeting
OF the Woman's club was held in Pythian
Hall Monday afternoon and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. Susan H. Smith; !;
first vice president, Mrs. Ruthy P. Fair
banks; second vice president, Mrs. Belle
c. Stevens; recording secretary, Mrs.
Belle F. Fletcher; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Mira F. Blodgett; federation
secretary, Mrs. Alice M. Richie; treas
urer, Mrs. Ida E. Clark auditor, Mrs.
Emily P. Noyes; directors, Ito serve two
years. Mrs. Harriet S. Patterson, Mrs.
Marietta S. Waterman, Mrs. Fannie S.
Eddy.
The directors remaining in Office from
last year are Mrs. Martha B. Tyrie, Mrs.
Lucy j. Heath, Mrs. Aurora L. Davis.
The following resolution was intro
duced and unanimously adopted by n
rising vote:
Resolved, That the members of the ST.
Johnsbury Woman's club desire to gratefully j
acknowledge the faithful and efficient service
rendered them by Mrs. Lena F. Applet on
office OF secretary in their body, and to con
| vey TO her an expression of their esteem and
| cordial good wishes for her happiness and
prosperity in the future.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Summerville whist club met at
c. B. Carr's Wednesday evening.
The attention of our advertisers is
called to the notice at the head Of this
column.
Reserved seats for the festival go on
sale at Randalls and Biugham's drug
stores next Monday.
The Middle class at the academy has
elected Tinker and Abbott to act as mar
shals for commencement.
The Golden Cross will enjoy social
time in Pythian hall this evening, good
music and dancing being the feature
Summer novelties in hats, caps, ETC.,
are next in order at the millinery stores.
Miss ]. NJ. Miller carries a complete line.
The Primary school in Summervlle,
closed for two weeks on account of the
measles, opens Monday, Miss Wilde
teacher
The mems meeting in Y. M. c. A. hall
Sunday afternoon will be addressed by
Rev. w, c. Johnson OF Lyndon. Music
by the association orchestra.
The st. Johnsbury Acqueduct COM
pany begin work today on the extension
of their system. The engineers and
| about IN ItoI;,,e o,.r;,,aJ ,,actordov The
work starts of on Concord avenue.
S. l.. Moore has sold his livery stable
on Eastern avenue to Frank Moore, who
already has possession. Dick Moore will
have charge OF the business and supply
all customers with firstclass teams as
heretofore.
Henry Burns, indicted for attempted
murder of his wife by poisoning at Sher-
brooke was released from Jail last Fri
dav, his bail having been secured, He is
now at the home of his parents i'll West
Burke with his vile.
Following are the advertised letters
at the postofiice; Miss Louise Berry
Mrs. A. Grow, Mrs. Marion Hall, p. S
Bartlett, George S. Kent, William Lang
E. W. Linton, George B. McGregor
Sataire Perusse, ]. Benson.
The following have been selected by
the graduating class at the academy az
class day speakers: Class orator, But
ter6eld; essayist, Beatrice May; prophet
Washburne; historian, Bertha Pierce
poet, Gibson; odis', Cornelia Fairbanks
An attempt was made yesterday tt
replace the broken plate glass in w. II
Mouton's paint and paper store with
new one. But while cutting off a stril
to make it fit, the new glass broke. Th
glass is about 81 by 104 and cost
$3s.
While several men were working OF
the water system on Spring street yes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

Base BaIl.-The first game OF the sea-
son here was played on the campus Sat-
urday afternoon between St. Johnsbury
academy and the Dartmouth freshmen.
The Dartmouth boys won by superior
all-around playing. The game was well
played BY both teams with the exception
o the third inning, when the academy
boys made some bad errors that let in
several runs. Tinker made two beauti-
iul catches in left. A fair audience wit
messed the game. The academy battery,
Washburn and Mclaughlin, did good
work, but the support they received was
not exactly 6rst-class. Bad errors were
made at critical points. The boys need
practice and they are doing as much of
it as possible. The material with per-
haps an exception or two, is good and
capable OF putting up No. ball game.
Better work can be expected at their next
game. Following is the score OF Satur-
days game:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07

start. "Goodfellow Cunning" the editor
of the Tombstone, Arizona, Inscrip-
ton" is probably the biggest editor
that ever visited st. Johnsbury, not even
excepting Editor Chase Of the Union.
Cunning" we should say, is about 6
feet 4 inches and weighs in the vicinity
of 800 pounds, every ounce of him jolly.
He was favorite with the audience
at the start. His method of bringing
delinquent subscribers to time with a
shotgun might be good method to
adopt in other places besides Tombstone.
Every part was carried out in 6rst.class
manner. The Queen of Burlesque" was
perfect in every way 1t was great
show.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
The Musical FestivaI.-The chor

The Musical FestivaI.-The choral
union held its last rehearsal last week
Tuesday evening and Prof. Blaisdell pro-
nounced it in excellent condition to help
make the festival big success, The
time at the rehearsals this winter has
been spent on the Creation, the Erl
Kings Daughter and Rubnsteins Water
Nymph and the progress has been such
that the rendering OF these will greatly
delight all who hear them, Mr. Blas-
dell teels sure OF the above fact and his
opinion can be relied upon,
The festival opens a week from next
Tuesday. In the meantime let all do
what advertising they can. Tell your
outoftown friends about it and help
swell the chorus to over 200 voices.
The programmes arranged will give
the people some of the best concerts ever
heard in this section of the state. They
will surely attract audiences that will
tax the seating capacity OF Music Hall.
The list OF artists consists of the best
talent that could be obtained. The
prospectus issued this week gives all the
particulars necessary, The festival can
be made good success and big adver-
tising card Tor St. Johnsbury providing
everybody takes hold and does a little
pushing.
Remember the dates-May 1921.
Course tickets, admitting to seats in the
audience at all rehearsas and reserved
seats at each of the four concerts, will be
sold at So 90 each. The chorus tickets
will be ST. 90. Single admission tickets
for the concerts have been put at 20, 35
and 80 cents Tor the two afternoons, and
35, so and rs cents for the two evening
concerts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
Epworth League Convention TT

next annual convention of the Vermont
Conference Epworth League of the Meth
odist church will be held in the Methodist
church in Brattleboro June % and %.
The following speakers have been secured:
Rev. Z. l.. Goodell, D. D., OF Brooklyn,
N Y; Rev. c. o. Judkins "A. B., Windsor,
third vice president Of the New England
District Epworth League; Rev. w. S.
Smithers, A. NJ, Hardwick; Rev E. M.
Smith, D. D., Montpelier, the representa-
tive from New England in the general
missionary committee; Rev. Luther
Freeman, A. NJ, Newton Center, Mass,
secretary of the Epworth League of New
England; Rev. o. w. Scott, A. NJ,
Campello, Mass, superintendent Of
junior work for New England; Bishop
William X. Nnde, D. D., LII. D., Detroit,
Mich. worlds president Of the Epworth
League, and others, including some prom
inent laymen. Rev. L. p. Tucker of
North6eld is president and Rev. w. NJ.
Newton OF Waterbury is secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
Pleasantly Surprised. -

fleaSdntiy ouipiiSSu. - ABOUT 4U
friends of Rev. G. {. Waterman, learning
that May was the anniversary of his
birthday, made surprising call on him
last Tuesday evening. After getting full
possession of the house and having their
own way for while, the invaders set
tied themselves into reasonable degree
of good order, while the Rev. Mr..
Atwood, in few fifty chosen words,
expressed their congratulations and pre-
sented Mr.. Waterman with an elegant
field glass as token of their friendship
and confidence. Mr.. Waterman respond.
ed with evident feeling, thanking his
friends for their kind remembrance of
him. An hour was passed in social
enjoyment, and in due time the company
retired wishing their pastor many
returns OF the anniversary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
PERSONALS.
Miss Lillian Taylor Of Ryegate was in
town last week.

Miss Lillian Taylor Of Ryegate was in
town last week.
A. ]. Lincoln of Springfield, Mass, is
visiting relatives in town.
Chas. Robinson has moved into the
Bray house on Railroad street.
Ezra Clark has moved here from New
bury and will work for F. A. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Stone are
expected home tomorrow afternoon.
John Rickaby of Hartford Conn, has
been spending few days at his home
here.
Mrs. Mary Boles is making an extended
visit with her daughter in Stanstead,
P.Q.
S. L. Moore and wife left Tuesday for
Boston where they will make a short
visit.
William Chesley has returned from
Ormond, Fla, where he has been during
the winter months.
Miss Helen Albee returned last Friday
from Boston, where she has been taking
course in voice culture.
Prof. S. w. Robertson of Woodsvile
and Prof. ]. M. Sargent of Belmont, N.
H., were in town last week.
G. w. Bonett of Winchendon, Mass, a
former resident of this place, has been
the recent guest of friends here.
Hon. q. s. Stanton of Roxbury, state
railroad commissioner, was here recently
on business in the interest of the commits
sion
Mrs. o. F. Burdics returned Monday
from Montpelier where she has been
caring for her daughter, Mrs. Fred Law
renee.
Mr. and Mrs w. L. Russell and son
Henry moved to Miles Pond this week
where they will for the present make
their residence
Judge J. G. Hovey is expected home
this week. He left Chattanooga, Tenn.
two or three weeks ago and has been
visiting along the route.
Harry Webb, the efficient and popular
operator at the telephone office who is
i'll with pneumonia, is being cared for by
the sisters at the hospital.
D. P. Ciley of Canaan, n. H., was in
town few days ago. He was a resident
here about two years ago and former
employee in the scale shops.
The many friends here of Pearl F
Blodgett will be interested to learn o.
his business connection with the Ma
tional Life Insurance Co., of Montpelier
The mother OF DR.. E. w. Hitchcock
arrived here last week and will reside
with him. They have rented tenement
in DR.. Charles Halls house on Railroad
street.
Miss Elva Bradley, who has been sick
with the measles for several weeks at her
home in St. Johnsbury Centre, has
resumed her work as book keeper in
F. A. Scotts store.
Miss Emma Beck has returned to Con,
cord and Miss Blanche Thayer has gone
to Miles Pond, both to teach school
Miss Lottie Beck has gone to East Con
cord to teach the higher grades.
William E. Stowe, familiarity known as
Uncle Stowe" suffered paralytic
shock Wednesday evening and is not ex.
pected to recover. Mr.. Stowe is over sc
years old. For about 10 years he has
lived alone in the old Belknap house be
low the village. For 25 years or so he
has made the gardens for many people ii
the village and has been resident
here for over 80 years. AS a weather
prophet he has been a pretty gooc
guesser, guagiug his predictions from The
moon, bear day, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Boarders Wanted.
An Outing-Walker's.
Seed Potatoes for Sale.
Adjustable Wood-Bingham
Millinery-E. c. Pierce & Co.
Parlor Millinery-J. M. Miller
Free Lecture-Dr X. c. Flower.
Treatise on Life-C. S. Hastings
Off ftrings-Lougee Bros. & Smythe.
Cleaning Marble-Lawrence & Jones.
Bonds for Sale-E. * T. Fairbanks & Co.
Great Mark Down Sale-Brooks.Tyle Co.
Are You Anxious-Barbour's Business Col
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
To our Advertisers.

Those wishing to change their ad.
should send newc copy as early as Wednes-
day morning to ensure insertion the
same week. We can not guarantee
change when copy is received later thar
Wednesday noon.
c. NJ. STONE & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Knights of Pythias,

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday. May IL. All Sir Knights of Com
pany 1 U. K are requested to be present for
drill at the close of the Lodge Convention.
w w. HUSBAND, c. {.
II. T. FISHER, K. X. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-07
CRAWFORD RANNEY

Captain Roberts of the committee
made few remarks in which he ex-
planned how with the central station the
village would save $1,000 a year. The
committee made their investigation
thoroughly and impartially. At the
start they were inclined to oppose the
plan but before their investigations were
finished they were unanimously for the
central station. The next thing in order
is special meeting to vote the necessary
appropriation and then the work can be
pushed as rapidly as possible.