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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27

The employees at the National Life In
surance office Montpelier have presented
Col. o. D. Clark. with handsome sabre,
made by Lille & Co., of Columbus, o.
A note with list of the donors which
accompanied the gift stated that it was
"a token of esteem, and in appreciation
of many kindncsses shown by him." The
Colonel grace ully knowledged the gilt,
and if his command is soon called into
active service as it bids fair to be, this
sabre may not long be kept for orna-
mental purposes. IN therecipients hands
it is surely safe from dishonor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
RYE0ATE.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Symes and son of
Topsham spent Sunday at her fathers.
E. C.. Holmes. Mrs. Symes and child
will remain here for two weeks visit.
School commenced Monday with Miss
Mabel Hunter as teacher.
r. F. Jaynes is in Boston on business.
Mary S. Beattie was the happy re-
cepient of bicycle last week. Her
brother presented it to her on his return
from Bost on.
Mrs. P. F. GRAY went to Boston Mon
day where her husband is engaged in
the ice business.
lanes Buchanan and family have
moved to South Ryegate.
Will Morris of Barnet was in town
over Sunday.
Services were held in the Covenanter
church Sunday, Rev. D. c. Faris OF
Barnet occupying the pulpit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
DANViLLE.

Ira Preston has gone to Newbury
where he has a position in a store. A
number Of his young friends gave him a
little surprise party Tuesday evening.
]. E. Tinker is having an excellent sale
of the Goldenrod bicycles. A better
wheel for the price 1892 is hard to find.
The schools about town nearly all
commenced Monday. Miss Ethel Bagby
is teaching on the hill, Miss Florence
Kelsey at the Center, Miss Lila Hogden
in the Drew district at North Danvlle,
Miss Chalmers at Greenbanks, Miss
Johnson at Harveys, Miss Mabel Wilson
at Pumpkin Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Currier attended
the Methodist conference at Spring field
this week. Mr.. Currier comes back here
for another year and quite number OF
his people met him at the Methodist
church Monday evening and welcomed
him back.
Miss Myrtle Page is home from St.
Johnsbury.
Mrs. Stephen D. Morse is quite sick.
Remember the social at the Congrega.
tional church Wednesday evening.
Ed. Webster is quite sick.
Mrs. Fred Stocker and her son, Fred
are home from California, where they
have been spending the winter.
Leslie Taylor of Passumpsic has
bought Ellery Russell's farm and will
move on to it soon.
The latest and best in everything
Photographic will be found at Chase's
Al Main street, st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. M. B. Parounagian of Walder
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter
Hatch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
Administrators Sale
al Auction.
ORA BISHOP,
AucfiOneer.

The subscriber having sold the farm of the
late T.. A. Parks, will sell at public auction.
on the premises,
Tuesday, May s, 1898, at o o'clock n. mn,
The following personal property: 22 Cows.
Yearlings. two-years-o and 1 yearling
Bull. Calves. 1 driving and work Horse,
1 four years-old Colt, 6 Shotes, 8 Pigs, (six
weeks old); rs Hens, 2 pair DIRK. 1 pair
driving and single Harnesses; 1 two-seat
extension top Buggy 2 Phaetons, new Phae-
ton Pole. Road cart l covered Express
Wagon, Express Sleigh. single Sleigh 2
Sleigh Poles, 1 Wagon Jack, 1 pair black
Fur Robes. 3 winter and summer Lap
Robes, Empire Seed ower, 1 Hay-Tedder,
l II orse-Rake 2 M wing Machines. Weed
err 1 Spring tooth. Disc and 1 Butler Har-
row, 3 Plows, 1 Cultivator, 1 Lumber
Wagon. 1 Ox-cart. I Corn Planter, 1 Fan
ming Mill, 1 two horse, and one horse Sled,
l Ok sled. Iron Scraper, 1 Jack-Screw,
Force Pump, set of Scales, Sap-Heater 3
Sap Pans, 1 Draw-Tub. + Holders, ESQ
Buckets. 4 Sap Pals, a lot of Spouts. Also,
AZ shares in Merchants National Bank and
shares in Caledonia Fair Ground Co.
At 80 p. m. will he sold the following
Household Goods; Parlor Furniture, Cham
Der Set. Carpets. Dining Room Furniture,
Including a China Dinner Set OF 1872
pieces), Beds. Bedding. Mattresses, Chairs,
Extension and Centre Tables, Miro s, Book
Racks, Bureaus. Roll top Desk, Lamps and
many other articles not mentioned.
j. ID. GOULD, Administrator.
Waterford, VT, April 20, 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
PEAcHAM.

George McLachlin and family are this
week moving from the Sanborn house at
the Corner, to their house at South
Peacham.
F. Stoddard left Monday for Boston
where he resumes his position, which he
has occupied for the past two years, as
ticket agent at the Chutes.
Simon Clark left last Friday for Bur-
lington where he enters the hospital for
treatment. Mrs. Clark went home with
her mother to Boston last Thursday.
B. S. Hooker and wife of Bradford were
in town over Sunday.
Most of the schoolsin town commenced
Monday.
]. L. Hopkins offers his place in East
Peacham for sale as he intends to move
to Franklin Falls, N. H.
Eugene Ash and vile were called to
Lisbon, N. H., one day last week to at.
tend the funeral of his cousin.
Rev. Mr.. Robinson has been attending
conference the past week.
Miss Eva Gilman has been in Boston
the past week buying her spring MILL
merry.
Miss Marian Dimond was called to
Pennsylvania last week by sickness OF her
sister. She will not return to the acad-
envy this term.
James Esden has been quite sick the
past week.
Roy Lamb, who has been living at
Mrs. Wlleys, has gone to Lancaster,
N. H.
The South Peacham Creamery Asso.
citation paid it's patrons 2113 cents tor
butter through the month of March.
Rev. Mr.. Titus of McIndoes preached
at the Congregational church last Sun
day in exchange with Rev. ] K. Williams.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
EAST BARNET.

The entertainment last Friday evening
was quite well attended and all had a
very fine time.
Carrie L. Bonnette returned to her
home in Bradford, Mass, last Saturday.
Mrs. J. Morse, who has been sick all
the spring. is not very much better. Her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Mason, is stay
irg with her for while.
Mrs. F. c. Shonyo of Lyndonville spent
last Tuesday with friends here and gath
eredarbutus.
Rev Mr.. Hunt from Rumney preached
very interesting sermon here Sunday
afternoon.
Don't forget the recital next Friday
evening, April 20, given in the chapel
here by Sam Currier from Danville. All
want to hear him for he is called fine
speaker. Refreshments OF ice cream and
cake will be served alter the recital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
EAST BURKE,

Mrs. Lizzie Averil has returned here
from Enosburg Falls.
7. B. Jenkins has returned here, but
Mrs. Jenkins is visiting friends in Spring
field, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Thurber of st. AL
bans are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
and Mrs. S. l.. Thurber.
The village school commenced April
rs, E. Simpson teacher.
Henry Matthews has gone to Lake
port, N. H., looking for job.
A. w. Wilson has moved here from
Stannard and occupies a part OF Mrs.
Burpee's house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
LUXEMBOURG.

Mr.. Fish OF Bellows Falls came here
last week to put in an extra separator
at the creamery. He was here two days.
Mrs. Harry Day, who has been very
sick, seems to be improving.
A few have put in their early garden
seeds.
Mrs. Levi Barnard visited in Littleton
last week.
Mrs. Campbell and her son came home
from long visit at her home in the
western part of the state.
DR.. Darby is the first one to send in his
name for enlistment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
WEST DANvILLE.

Maplewood Lodge, No. 286, of the
New England Order of Protection held
their regular meeting last Saturday
night in Merrill's hall. They initiated
four new members, after which ban
quet was served. The lodge is in -four
ishing condition; two more are ready to
take the degree and more names are ex-
pected soon.
Ben Darling of Peacham is visiting
friends here for few days.
R.v. F. E. Currier is at conference and
the Rev. Mrs. Wright filled the pulpit
Sunday.
Last Monday evening about fifty
neighbors and friends OF Mr.. and Mrs
E. N. Dunbar, called upon them to re-
mind them OF their Goth wedding ami.
versary. 1t was complete surprise to
them, and a pleasant social evening was
spent. Light refreshments were served
and as a token of remembrance silver
cake basket and few other useful arti
Giles were presented.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
MClNDOE FALLS.

Rev. H. R. Titus will preach the bac-
calaureate sermon before the class of '9S
next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Yaw has charge OF the music and is
holding daily rehearsals. Mrs. Yaw is
we'll known in musical circles and her
efforts will develop some good music
for the occasion.
Miss I.ennie Todd was the guest Of
Mrs. E. W. Lawler few days this week.
Miss Dot Judkins spent Sunday with
her sister Florence, at Ora Bishops.
Miss Luna Blanchard is visiting at c.
c. Chase's.
DR.. ]. M. Gibson of Lisbon, N. H., for
merry of this place has gone to New
York city and entered the Bellevue Hos
pitalto study surgery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
BARNET.

Miss M. L. Abbott is working for
Horace Gleason.
A. L. Guthrie is clerking for Burbank &
Robe once more.
Miss Ethel Abbott of st. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with her friend, Miss Edith
Wallace.
Jerry Abbott came home Wednesday Of
last week, as Thursday was Fast Day in
New Hampshire and spent the rest OF
the week in Barnet.
John Champany, Jr., came home last
Saturday from the Profile House where
he has been working and Monday he
went to Pixies Station with Guy Bur
bank and Jed Levens to find work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Laird moved into
their house last Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Berry is at home once more
and her daughter Louisa is with her.
Miss Louisa Berry spent Sunday with
friends at South Ryegate.
Photographer Chase has fitted the
hnest photo rooms in the state at At
Main street, St. Johnsbury.
Mrs H. A. Elliott's sister, Mrs. Fox,
OF Rumney, N. H., is with her for few
weeks
Mrs. Simon Mayo of West Barnet
oied Friday evening and was buried
Monday at p. IN.
Alvin Durgan of Cabot was married to
MISS Lila Whthill CT Barnet last Thurs
day evening.
Kew Mr.. Hunt of Rumney, N. H., ex-
changed with Rev. Joseph Boardman
last Sunday. In the evening he gave a
very eresting lecture on the "San Fran
CISCO Christian Endeavor convention,
W. 1t is to be regretted so few were
ont to hear him, on account of the bad
weather.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
The American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii.

A portfolio, in ten parts, sixteen views
in each part, of the finest half tone
pictures OF the American Navy, Cuba and
Hawaii has just been published and the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
has made arrangements for a special
edition for the benefit of it's patrons and
will furnish the full set, one hundred and
sixty pictures, for one dollar. In view of
the present excitement regarding Cuba
these pictures are very timely. Send
amount with full address to Geo. H.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent c. M.
& St. P. Ry., Chicago, Ill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27

,,OW: M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
Chiet," says: 1--WE won't keep house
without Or. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Elk
perlmented with many Others, but never
ggot the true remedy until we used Or.
Aing's New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in 1t
we have certain and sure cure tor
coughs, Colds, Whooping Coughs, etc."
IL y. is idle to experiment with other RENE
aies, even if they are urged on you as
Just u, asgood as DR.. King New Discovery.
lney are not as good, because this
remedy has record of cures and besides
Is guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy.
lrial bottle free at Flint Brothers drug
store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
SOUTH RYEdATE.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcclure have
moved from Boltonville to the house of
Mrs. M. B. Hall on Cemetery street.
Mrs. Eliza Hall, who has been spend
ing the winter in Concord, N. H., is ex-
pected home this week.
The employees of the Ryegate Granite
Works Company have been idle for a
week. They refuse to return to work
till their wages have been paid, which
they declare are overdue.
The village school opens today with
Misses Craieie and Hall as teachers.
James Buchanan is preparing to move
into the John Miller house on Terry hill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly. looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it, Anybody can
try it who has lame back and Weak Kid
neys, Malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to the Liver and Kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. 1t is pure
ly vegetable, mild laxative, and re-
stores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed Only soc. bottle at
Flint Bros Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27

S. r. Sargent of Castleton Corners has
recently shipped to Arequipa, Peru, the
first plow ever sent into that section
from this country. The pattern is of an
entirely different style from that used in
this section. The same firm has just de-
signed and made one pow which is to
go to Caracas. in Venezuela. The cost
of getting up this one plow and shipping
it was over 500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
GREENSBORO BEND.

Mrs. Aggie King is working at the
hotel for a while.
VERNE Pope, who cut his foot quite
badly, is getting along as well as could
be expected.
Rev. Mr.. Guild preached to small
congregation last Sunday at the Metho-
dist church.
Rob. Shurtleff is building a building
near the stock yard to be used by him as
barn.,
Ernest Garfield began work at Fair
banks scale shop Monday last.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
The long talked of wrestling match be-

The long talked OF wrestling match be-
tween Edward Desc of St. Adams and
X. E. Henderson OF Wells River for a
purse of 1896, two hundred for the win
ner and thrty-6ve for the loser, was
pulled off at the opera house in Mont
peler last Thursday evening in the pres
ence of 800 people. Desc won the first
fall ia two hours, Henderson the second
in one hour, and at half past one next
morning the match was declared draw.
much to the disgust of those who had
patiently waited to see a square finish.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
OASKILL.

Mrs. May Hudson of Boston and Mrs.
c. ]. Hills of West Haven, Conn, visited
their sister, Mrs. Volney Blodgett, last
week.
Mrs. R. w. Remick is visiting her sister
in Woodsvile, N. H.
The school opens next Monday with
Miss Salina of st. Johnsbury as teacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
WEST BARNET.

Little Margaret Ritchie's condition has
h.en so critical during the past few
nontbs that it was thought change
,n;obt benefit her; therefore Mrs. Richie
md Margaret started Monday Tor visit
to relatives in Iowa.
The community were shocked to learn
If the sudden death of Mrs. Samuel
Mayo last Friday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on fifty cent bot
tie of Greene's 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. Z. RANDALL, 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, 1898-04-27
II will Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit Of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head. your
druggist will supply generous 10 cent
trial size or we will mail it for 10 cents
Full size SO cts.
ELY Bros, Sc Warren St., N. Y City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured
me OF catarrh when everything else failed.
Many acquaintance have used it with
excellent Iesults-Afred w. Stevens,
Caldwell, Ohio.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
PASSUrPSIC.

Owing to the continuous rain Of last
Sunday and the bad roads, the congre-
cation at the Baptist church was not
large. The pastor addressed the children,
taking for his subject the lives Of a boy
and girl as found in the Bible. Next Sun.
day, May /, his subject will be "The
Duties of the Pastor" On May 8, "The
Duties of Church Members"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
CABOT.

At the meeting OF the Congregational
Society and Building association the
following persons were appointed CON-
mittee to have charge OF the contem-
plated repairs upon the audience room of
the church: Mrs. S. ]. Wiswell, DR.. Carl
w. Fisher, MIR. Henry M. Hills. Already
$642 have been pledged on condition
that $1,000 be raised.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
HARVEY.
Lee Hatch is quite i'll.

Lee Hatch is quite III.
7. H. Stevenson has been at his brothers
in West Barnet the past week.
James Hatch has returned from Illinois
where he has been for the past few
months visiting his uncle and seeing
sights in the western country.
James Ball has begun work for Will
Woodland for the summer and Harry
Young for John Bacon.
Miss Bertha Moore is at work for Mrs.
Frank Woods.
Clarence Hatch was in Hardwick few
days last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
EAST CABOT.

r. S. Barr and wife are in Mortified to
attend the funeral Of DR.. o. o. Davis.
Grace Hall is spending few days with
her sister Mrs. Jesse Wilson.
Alvin Durgan was married last week
at Peacham.
Maggie Carr is quite sick, as is also
Sydney Miles baby.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
LOWER WATERFORD.

The First Congregational church cele-
brate their centennial next month with
appropriate exercises and a meeting was
held last night to discuss the matter.
Rev. Mr.. Atwood of Whitehall, N. Y, a
former pastor at St. Johnsbury, preached
here last Sunday as candidate and
made very favorable impression.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
500.

DR.. E. Detchon's Anti Diurtic may be
worth to you more than 500, if you
have child who soils bedding from in
confluence OF water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the
trouble at ONCE. 81.
Sold by c. c. Bingham. Druggist, 81
Main ST., St. Johnsbury, vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
WALDEN.

Ed Beck, who has been living at
"Hardwick street." has moved back on
to his fathers farm.
Carl Fisher, veterinary surgeon of
Cabot, has been in town testing cows
for d number of our farmers.
Mrs. Charles Gorse spent last week
with her parents, while Rev. Mr.. Gorse
attended conference at Springfield.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
THE TOWNS AROUND.

rowing to an unexpected rush of war news
,ome town correspondence is left over until
...,t week. EDITOR CALIFORNIAN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
NORTH DANXILIE.

Miss Susie B. Wells has returned from
a visit to relatives and friends in Massa-
chusetts and Rhode Island and began
her school in the Greenbank district
Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
To Cure a Cold One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27

The old fashioned lyceum held at the
Reformed Presbyterian church on Thurs
day evening was well attended and the
Ladies Aid Society netted $25.00.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-27
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

Seeds and Plants, home grown Asters,
Alyssum. Balsam, Candytuft. Calliopsis,
Calendula, Mgnonette. Morning Glory,
Marigold French and Eldorado. Nasturtium,
Piuks, Phox, Pansy, Poppy, Petunia,
kinds, 6 packages tor 1Oc, 10 for 2Oc Sweet
Peas, &c an OF 4 o. zoe. Aster, Zinnia,
verbena. Cabbage and Tomato Plants in
their season MRS. L. H. JONES, 10 Oak
Street, st. Johnsbury, Vt.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-11
sgA-coInc CATS OF WAN.
The Issue ola Battle with Inch
ers Might Depend Upon Their Presence.

DeDtnu Y pom hhffE Es>Snst
When Major General Merritt sailed
from san Francisco he asked the gov
authorizes for three cats to
lake to Manila. Probably the trio of
American felines are now teaching
YANKEE habits to their misguided fell
lows or the islands. for IL was Major
General Merritt's intention to send
them ashore when he landed. The
cats came from the commissary depot
in San Francisco. and their p~rogen.tor
may be seen there any day busted
among the barrels and boxes. or doz-
ing lazily in some snug corner.
IL Is not generally known that the
government spends several thousand
dollars annually for the maintenance
of cats, but the accounts of the United
states depot commissaries prove II. In
every store house there are from one
to five OF the animals, and their rations
are provided as carefully and regularly
as those OF any OF the gallant soldiers.
They are not fed on scraps. as arc
those of the enlisted men, but they
are allotted so many pounds Of choice
beef or n other dellcacy their palstes
may desire. or course. they may have
as much game as they wish, and The
store houses seldom fail to furnish an
unlimited supply OF rats and mice.
That the cats save many times their
cost of support Is well known. as such
supplies as crackers. cheese, bacon.
flour and meal are much sought after
by the rodents.
That the army cats in San Francis
co are well trained nav be Judged from
the fact that while New York quotes
s cents per day per cat as the price
of cat meat, Colonel Baldwin. depot
commissary here. hnds Z cents as low
as he can get the proper beef for the
felines which protect his stores.
Some time ago a new attache of the
warehouse procured a terrier n IN
stalled him i'm the territory of the Col
onel. which is the father of the animals
Major General Merritt Merritt took
with him. The next morning the ter
rier vas found beside two rats. badly
scared. while Colonel guarded five with
a pride hat spoke in the severe arch
of his back and his low meouws. The
terrier was forthwith removed.
All men-of-war carry cats. Their
usefulness Is never more apparent
than on s%hfpboard. The writer wos
crossing from Antwerp to New York
on the steamship Southwark when ne
was awakened by the sudden stopping
of the ship. an occurrence which. hap
pening in midocean, generally means
something serious. The passengers
rushed on deck half clad, and were dis
gusted TO learn that a rat, having
crawled into the cylinder, had caused
the halt. Such an event on a man-of-
war in time of action might be fear
fully paid for. and an active cat is the
only preventive OF such a possibility.
The Colonel has a host of admirers.
and in his many years in the army
he has become the pet of many officers
and the progenitor Of many other cats
whose rafting qualities have won them
Observation-Disclosures Times.