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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

The Railroad and Express Company Pay
But the Telegraph Company Shifts il
on Sendcrs Of Messages.
1t is learned that the railroad com
panicS will pay the tax on bills of lading
and not leave this to be lone by the
shipper. II is said that railroad men
here asked the officials if this was not
proper. and were told that it was.
The same is true Of the Southern EX-
press Company. 1t pays the tax.
1t is the telegraph companies better
able than either the railroads or the eX-
press companies. to bear the burden.
that shift it on the senders Of messages.
The war is Il bonanza to the telegraph
company that does the government busi-
ness. and yet 1t pays not IL cent Of war
expense.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05
IN JAIL FOR ASSAULT
A M0ORESVlllE DENTIST ARRESTED FOR
CRIMINAL ASSAULT.
The Young Woman, Who was ONLY Seventeen
Years Old Was Given an
Aesthetic,

-State>ville, y. c.. June 3O.-,Specia!.)
J esterday Miss Little Jones, II years
Old. daughter of IL highly respected
farmer Of Coddlc Creek township. swore
out i warrant here for w. c. Mills.
ESD charging that on May 9th. last
she went TO the dental office of DIR. X.
L.. Lawrence i'll Mooresville. to have
some teeth pulled. that he gave her an
anaesthetic. that she became unconscious
and that While she was unconscious,
Lawrence criminally assaulted her.
Sheriff Wycoff arrested Lawrence,
and the trial was had to-day. At the
conclusion of the States evidence the
prisoner waived further examination.
and was committed to jail.
Il child.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05
FIRE IN LOUISVILLE.

Louisville. Ky. July 3.-The immense
plant Of the Globe Refining Company,
situated on the outskirts Of the city.
was entirely destroyed by fire tonight
cntallIng a loss of S2OO.O q The origin
OF the blaze is attributed to spontaneous
combustion. The fire department was
greatly impeded in its work by Il woetui
lack Of water facilities. Secretary {. j.
Hewitt says the company carried about
$135. 600 insurance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

The second crop Of Irish potatoes
should be planted this month. In our
last issue an article will be found on
this subject TO which we invite attention:
as also to some remarks by Professor
Massey on the same question in this
issue under the head Of "Practical
Notes."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05
THE CONCEIT OF MAN.
(Harper'S Bazaar

Harper's Razar.
What are you going to do with that
bloSsom?'
l am going to give it to the man I
love tonight
Tonight? Nonsense. Why not give it
to me nOw?"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

crop this year Will bring the L hh't,9
more money; indeed. the price i al''""s
hardening.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

The fruit crop promises to be cercr<"
much better than anticipate III The
spring. and. though we DO not expect
anything like so large a crop as last year.
it will certainly be far from the failure
predicted.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

The truck crops. and especially he
Irish potato crop. arc bringing nucii bet
ter prices than last year. and the yield
especially of Irish potatoes. promises to
be good.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

The hay and clover crops. especially
the hay crop. have been good aud are
now saved in fine order. and should very
materially reduce the demand FIR West
ern hay in our markets. We 10 Lot.
however. anticipate a high price for thus
product. aS the crop throughout The
whole country is Il large one.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-05

ThtproSpect Of the corn crop IS not 50
roodEs we should like to have seer IT.
The Terry wet weather in May. in which
month we had Il fall in this section Of
Virginia Of over six inches of rain. and
which made the month the NetteSc fer
!, crea number of years. seriously inter
fe1pd With the planting of the crop. and
largely spoilt the stand of tia planted
in Apr. The result has beer that much
~replantng has had to be done. and the
crop isgenerally uneven and backward.
Such crop rarely makes a Goou Yield.
To be successful. corn needs to grow
rapidly from start to finish without any
check: md especially does it need to
grow Of we'll at the start. In North
Carolina and South Carolina. the drOutlI
has ais. seriously hurt the crop: and
on the whole. we are inclined 10 the
opinion hat the corn crop in tho South
will this year be reduced in yield per
acre. and that the acreage will not be ;.
large as last year.
The cotton area has been reduced ap-
larently something like > per cent. "nt
the crop has been materially injured In
drouth. This wOuld point to a reduction
IN yield which Is not to be seriously La.
mented. as at the price current FOR last
years c'op. much of it must have beer
made AT a loss. Probably the smaller
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

Hoffman" said the old sexton, for she's
the only one buried here who's got
name. and so think she ought to be
mother of everybody In Potters' Field"
Very close to the "a mounds Is a group
of SO naval seamen who died Of yellow
fever The sexton, however was I'M
able to tell when they were buried there.
Nothing on the little Pinch slab at the
head of each group tells the story Of the
life or the death Of the dead seamen
The names and the words United
States navy alone are carved upon the
slabs.
But nature, even with the barren lime
rock below and the scorching sun above,
seems trying to what the hand Of man
has failed to do in identifying the
graves Of our heroes. Luxuriant trees
of the tropical species are all about the
newly made graves. On one side a mas
sive green cactus lifts its pulpy foliage
high in the air. On the opposite side a
row of tropical trees refreshingly green
are in full blossom, and with every
breeze cover the sun-burned mounds
with beautiful scarlet flowers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

actively engaged in the lumber business,
and has built 1S houses in this village.
He was also active in the establishment
of the first Presbyterian church. AS
physician and surgeon he had long de-
manded the respect and patronage OF the
people of this whole section, and thinks
nothing today of taking long rides into
the country as a part of his regular
practice. He is one of the oldest men,
bers of the Vermont Medical Society,
though rarely an attendant at its meet
ings.
Nine children have been born to this
family and it is a remarkable fact that
all are still living. Here is list OF the
children: Phebe Maria, now Mrs. M. F.
Sargent Of this village: James Brock
Darling OF Barre; Isabel Shaw, now Mrs
Chas. Zastrow, first assistant engineer
of the United States revenue cutter, now
off Key West with the North Atlantic
squadron; DR.. George w. Darling, a
practicing physician in this village, who
shares the burdens OF his father; Dr.
Horace Greedy Darling, practiclng
dentist in this village; William d. Oar
ling, stone worker at ooutn Nyesate ;
Jonathan r. Darling, an electrician trav-
cling in the Northwest Margaret Jane,
wife OF George Robin, stone worker in
this village; DR.. Victor M. Darling, a
dentist at Lowell, Mass. Most OF the
children are married and DR.. and Mrs.
Darling have II grandchildren.
Such is the briei record OF DR.. Darling's
life. life full Of activity and good works,
and unless all appearances are deceitful,
both the doctor and his wife will cele.
brate several more anniversaries OF their
wedding day. That this may prove true
is the wish OF their many friends today.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

meant for her fresh bread or biscuit
three times day; ten knots OF yarn a
day, to be spun between times; butter
making and some 60 cheeses season to
be turned out after the old laborious
fashion of cheese making; besides all the
daily routine. For more than 90 years
her hands retained their cunning, and to
the last she was adding to her piles OF
well-wrought needlework.
Mrs. Ross had IL children, six OF
whom were boys. OF the sons, Reuben
died young Harlan lost his life in the
army, Henry died at St. Johnsbury in
1886, Royal lives in Waterford, iona.
than in st. Johnsbury. Three married
daughters live in the West. From the
age of 10 Mrs. Ross was member OF
the Congregational church; throughout
her Lille a most devoted and useful
Christian woman. 1t was made a con-
dition of her marriage that church at
tendance should be provided for. She
was one Of the old-fashioned folk that
did not read novels, but she read her
Bible with rare intelligence and knew its
word and truth by heart.
She gave scrupulous care to the train
ing of her children in good habits, intelll-
gence, industry and Christian faith. The
burial was Monday afternoon in the
family lot at Lower Waterford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
University of Vermont Notes.

The University Minstrel show and
farce by the Histronic Dwellings was
given in the Howard Opera House,
Saturday evening, May 7. There was
a large house, and goodly sum was
realized for the benefit of the Athletic
Association.
Five members Of the senior class have
enlisted with Co. M Of Burlington. The
faculty will give diplomas to all members
of the senior class who enlisted.
The Varsity Base Ball team up to the
present time has played nine games,
eight of which are victories, and one a
tie.
The freshman base ball team played
Montpelier, Saturday, score 10 to 8 in
favor of Montpelier.
Varsity has lost its famous left hand
pitcher, Hal" Miner. He has joined
the Montpelier team with whom he
has signed Tor this season.
The Glee and Banjo Clubs give con-
cert in Plattsburg, Friday evening, May
13.
May 2, was observed as Founders
Day at the University. Hon. Harry W.
Hill, 1876, OF Buffalo, N. Y, delivered
the Grafton.
The senior class appeared for the first
time this year in caps and gowns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
TO QUICKLY END THE WAR.
VIGOROUS Policy Decided On.

The administration is now said to
have decided on a vigorous policy to
bring the war to close as soon as pos
sible. The Spanish are to be driven from
the American continent. Sampson is
expected to cripple the Spanish fleet, and
Cuba will be invaded by powerful
army.
Guns and ammunition have been sent
to the insurgents, who are to destroy
Havana's railroad connections, while the
volunteers are to attack by land and
the fleet lombard it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
GRAVES OF OUR HEROES.
Maine Victims Lie Unhonored In the
Potters' Field at Key West.

Maine Victims Lie Unhonored In the
Potters Field at Key West.
Key West. May 9.-In the outskirts Of
the town, where the small Spanish cot
tages cluster silent and sunburned along
the narrow street is the city cemetery of
Key West. Near the main entrance,
which is guarded by a creaking old
wooden gate, one sees group Of newly
made graves. They are in the Potters'
Field-the part Of the burying ground
set apart for the pauper dead. Those are
the graves of the heroes who lost their
lives in the battleship Maine in Havana
harbor on the night of Feb. 10. There
are "a Of them unmarked.
Above each mound of glistenng white
limestone soil small American flag
droops in the fierce sun that beats in
cessantly down upon the island. The
flags are faded and frayed. On the
center of each mound Is small glass
goblet which still holds the discolored
and withered stems of flowers. "They
were put there by lady from Philadel-
phia," said the old sexton, "but don't
know who she was. She came here about
10 days after the bodies were buried and
put flowers on all the graves. l asked
her who she was, but she said no mat
ter"
And these the faded little flags and
the withered stems of flowers are all
that mark the resting place of the heroes
of whom the civilized world has been
talking since the fatal night nearly
three months ago. There Is nothing else
to tell the stranger who passes through
Potters' Field where the heroes Of the
Maine are sleeping.
The space where the graves are was
evidently prepared In great haste. Near
the little white mounds on all sides are
unsightly heaps of litter and rubbish.
In one spot stands an old hearse weather.
beaten and CHASTITY in its very aspect Of
| loneliness and decay. One wheel Is gone
and, lurched over In disabled position,
with its broken windows and ragged
curtains, 1t is indeed picture OF death.
The sexton said it had once been used
as the city hearse, but one day 1t broke
down while carrying a body to the Pot
ters' Field and there 1t still stands.
In another place near the graves Is a
rubbish heap made up old half decayed
caskets, two or three broken tombstones
and an old wheelbarow.
Just to the north of the resting place
Of the Names sailors Is small iron in
closure which marks the grave Of
Bridget e. Hoffman, who died in 1864.
Il guess we will have to call her mother
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Death of r1rs. Eliza M. Ross.

Mrs. Eliza Mason Ross died at Water
ford May 7, in her Goth year. She was
born at Lyman, N. H., Nov. %, 1903.
When she was girl Of fifteen her father
came to Waterford as pastor of the Con-
gregational church. His salary was
500 cash, and 5000 in provisions. Dur
ing the first winter the family lived
sumptuously on rye bread and milk and
half hog" There were schools, but
bears as well, so the children had to be
escorted through the woods.
One day in July, 1921, Royal Ross,
eldest son of Jonathan Ross of Water.
ford, invited her to go to st. Johhsbury
with him 10 see an elephant. Something
more than elephant was arrived at;
shortly after, intention of marriage was
three times published in the church, and
in December OF the same year the inten-
ton was fulfilled in the presence of a
houseiul OF people who were beautifully
served with two sorts OF cake and re.
ireshments. For wedding tour the
bride went to her new home and spun
and wove thirty yards of sheeting. For
a setting out" she had bed, chest,
table, and some chairs, all made by her
fathers hand; also looking glass, the
purchase of some Of her small earnings.
There was plenty of work to be done
and with growing family her brain
and hands were always busy. Six
children at time would be gotten ready
Tor school, with dinners of doughnuts
and cheese. Housewifery in those days
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Our Washington Letter.

1--WE make the following extract from
our Washington letter, that came late
this week.
The text of the first cablegram from
Admiral Dewey, sent from Hong Kong
to Secretary Long, as issued in the extra
of the Washington Post upon Saturday
noon, caused wave of excitement to
spread through this city and broke the
suspense of the past week. The welcome
news gave great satisfaction to the
waiting public, although the report that
only eight men were wounded and none
killed in the bombardment was too good
news to be entirely credited until con-
firmed later. Newsboys were in great
demand everywhere on the street, in
offices; windows of private houses
opened right and left and silver and
nickels flew down to the eager newsboys.
The delay Of the report in reaching the
United States of the naval engagement
was explained when they realized that
there are six relay stations between
Hong Kong and London, where the
dispatches had to be repeated in cipher
and then translated here. Great credit
is due to Admiral Dewey and his men for
the bold and successful attack and the
people in Vermont will be prompt and
proud to recognize his valor and courage
as a Green Mountain boy. This crush
ing defeat Of the Spaniards at Manila
stimulates men to enlist in the service,
trusting that we may soon be able to
conquer Cuba and that the war may
prove Of shorter continuance than we
feared.
The report that was current that the
Spanish fleet might make sudden at.
tack upon some of our New England
towns or cities on the New England
coast, has occasioned some nervousness
and cruisers have been on patrol duty
there. Spies have been arrested and
Others have been Swallowed with, news
for the Spanish minister in Canada.
The bond measure is still undecided for
the war revenue bill; it is stated that
one more vote is necessary to carry it
We heard some able speeches in its favor
last week in the House. We are looking
for the annexation of the Hawaiian
Islands eagerly, as well as the immune
bill. Also reinforcements will be sent tC
Dewey, so that we not only capture
but can hold the Philippine Islands. II
is time of great activity in all gov
eminent circles here, when troops are
being examined and forwarded South
Many patriotic sermons were preached
Sunday and prayers offered.
Generals Lee and Wheeler's appoint
ment as brigadier-generals delights thu
South. Rich and poor mems sons vii
with each other in enlisting as soldiers
John Jacob Aston is by no means thu
only rich man to volunteer aid ant
money for his country. One marked
feature is the patriotism that is NANTES
among all classes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
A Man Who Is Tirel

All the time, owing to impoverished
blood, should take Hoods Sarsaparilla
to purify and enrich his blood and give
him vitality and vigor.
This condition OF weakness and lack of
energy is natural consequence of the
coming of warmer weather, which finds
the system debilitated and the blood i'm
pure.
A good spring medicine is a necessity
with almost everyone. Hoods Sarsa-
parila is what the millions take IN the
spring. Its great power to purify and
enrich the blood and build up health is
one OF the facts of common experience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on fifty cent bot
tie of Greenes syrup of tar if it fails to
cure your cough or cold; we also war
rant twenty-five cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or no pay.
A. c. RANDALL, c. c. BINGHAM,
FRANK G. LANDRY, FLINT Bros,
BoYNToN & EASTMAN, A. F. WALKER,
D. c. HARRINGTON, West Danville.
L. D. STILES, st. Johnsbury Center.
7. B. ROGERS, Walden.
o. B. CUTTING, West Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

W. S. Hale of Keene, N. H., has sold
his Riverside stock farm at South New
bury, to stock company, composed
largely of New York men, but in which
he will have an interest. The dairy cows
on the farm will be sold and the creamery
leased. The barn will be devoted to
breeding English hackney horses. From
rs to 100 hackneys will be shipped soon
from Staten Island to South Newbury.
At the head OF the stud will be the famous
stallion Matchless, formerly owned by
Col. w. Seward Webb. Matchless was
sold at auction two years ago for $12,,
900. The shipment will include several
brood mares valued at $4,000 to $4,000
each.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Burlington Boy Drowned In the Street.

The two year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
M. j. Barnes, of Burlington was drowned
Monday, while playing near stand
pipe, opposite the house, used by sprink-
lers. For a space of about ten feet square
the street is covered with planks, in the
center of which is an open place about
three feet square and about three feet
deep. A meter is in the hole, which is
full of water. The negligence of some
person caused the child's death, as the
cover to the hole was not in its place,
and the child's body was found in the
water,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF ToLEDo,( .


FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. !.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state aiore.
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this sixth day of December,
A. D. 1886.
sp,, A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
Kurn Hattin Homes.

There is a prospect that the trustees oil
the Kurn Hattin Homes at Westminster
will open another home in Saxtons River
within a lew months. At recent meet
ing of the trustees the matter of opening
the Warner Memorial Home was dis
cussed at length. 1t will be remembered
that Mrs. Susan W. Warner bequeathed
her fine estate in Saxtons River to the
trustees of the Kurn Hattin Homes to
be used by them as home for orphan
children. Owing to the hard times and
the difficulty OF securing funds for carry
ing on the work, 1t has been impossible
for the trustees to make use of the prop
erty up to the present time.
The homes are now in more prosper
Gus condition and generous contributions
from private individuals are being re-
ceived.
DR.. J. D. Hanrahan, medical director
OF the department of Vermont, Grand
Army of the Republic gives the follow
ing figures in his annual report, just
completed: Number of deaths. 90;
deaths from wounds received in the SER
vice, 8; deaths from diseases contracted
in the service, AZ; deaths from other
causes, II; number of ex soldiers treated
free, 20; number of patients treated free
who were members of families of ex-
soldiers, "a; money value of medicines
and surgical appliances furnished by
posts and relief corps, $377.50; number
of sick and disabled veterans not receiv.
ing pensions, Sc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

The star gazers Of the Mount Hamil-
ton observatory say that there are $780,
600, 900 burning suns in the milky way.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11

On an average five persons are killed
daily in the coal mines Of England.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-25
Elegant Eur CELEBRATES.

Endless variety in styles, all prices
and kinds MEHESY, the Furrier.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-25
TURKEY FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Thanksgiving Feast Provided For
General Lees Soldiers.

Savannah, Ga, Nov. 24-Every SOL
der in the Seventh corps was made to
feel that today was Thanksgiving. All
drills were abandoned for the day, and
at 2 o'clock each man received a ration
of turkey fruit and cake. Over 1000
turkeys and several wagon loads Of
fruit and cake were sent out to the
camp this morning. The feast for Gen
eral Lees men was provided by the
ladies of Charleston.
The provost guard regiment, the
Fourth Illinois, was especially enter
tanned in separate refreshment tent
The square tables We're covered with
flags and flowers.
The teams of the First Texas and
Forty ninth Iowa played game Of
football in the park to a large crowd.
The Seagirt On. j. sharpshooters con-
tested at targets on the Avondale
range with a team from General Lees
corps.
General Lee attended services at st.
Johns church.
The United States transport Chester,
which is expected tomorrow, will carry
the Fifteenth infantry and $50 wagons
and teams to Neuvitas, Cuba. The
transport Manitoba will follow in a
few days with the balance of the
Eighth cavalry and when she returns
the Third Georgia will go over.