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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09
UNEXPECTED HONOR.
The Novel and Amusing Predicameht
of a Southwestern Rail-
road Oflicial.

They were talking about having q
boom at Hardy, Ark, one fall during
the administration of President Har.
rison. The town is situated on the
beautiful Spring river, and has the
Memphis road. The idea of the boom
ers was to make a resort of the place,
either for summer or winter pleasure
seekers. About the time the boom was
being planned the announcement was
made that Russell Harrison, the pres
ident's son, was coming west and
would pass through Hardy on his way
to Kansas City. 1t was accordingly
arranged that speeches would be made
while the train stopped, not to speak
of an ovation of anvils and fireworks.
For some reason the Harrison party
did not pass through Hardy as ar
ranged, but it happened, remarkably
enough, that a private coach full OF
the Memphis roads officials was
fastened to the north-bound train
that reached Hardy about 4:3o o'clock
in the afternoon. The youngest men,
ber of the party was Mr.. B. I. Winchell,
the assistant general passenger agent
of the road. He was then past 30, but
every railroad man in the country who
knew Ben Winchell would have said
that he did not look more than 90 Mr..
Winchell was standing on the broad
vestibule at the rear of the private car
as the train rolled into Hardy, when
deafening noise ahead caused him to
wonder il the engine had blown up.
He leaned over the rail and looked for
ward. A great crowd was gathered
and anyils and eannons were being
fred by the dozen. The train stopped
SO that the crowd was placed at the
end of the private car. Cheers were
proposed and given with will, and
shouts Of There he isl" "Hurrah for
the presidents son!" and How
young." were heard on every side.
Then the cannons and anvils were
touched off again. and some Of the sky
rockets and Roman candles were fired
off in the face of the glaring afternoon
sun.
Mr.. Winchell was dazed. He did not
understand the meaning Of 1t all. He
thought that they were advertising
the town. but he could not understand
the meaning of the shouts and ex-
clamations. Then II struck him that
there might be some important per-
sonage in a forward car, and he at j
once went to look. The train started !
on before he got through. when one of
the officials, who had gotten the hang |
Of the situation, met Winchell and |
rushed him back.
Hang 1t, Ben" he shouted. 'go back
on the platform and bow make a
speech--do something, for heavens
sake; you're the presidents son."
Winchell didn't understand any
thing about it. but he went back on
the platform and bowed and smiled un-
til he felt like an automaton. Then 1t
was explained to him. The people of
Hardy were shocked to learn next day
that they'had not seen the presidents
son, and they at once declared all
boom proceedings off.-Detroit Free
Press.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09

A Yarmouth man was smoking a
pipe when i spark dropped Into the
tuck of his trousers and burned =
hole. leimade d claim for loss.under
his fire Insurance policy and the COM
pany paid the damage IN. Y. Sun.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09

He had asked her to be his. but her
answer was not Forthcoming.
"You must give me time" she said.
Instantly his face took on the cold.
calculating look of business.
"At what per cent. ?" he asked-Chi-
cago Pest.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09
Couldn't See an Opportunity

He--Do you know that for the last
hour | have been watching for good
chance to steal kiss from you?
She--Indeed. Don't you think it
might be well for you to consult an
oculist?-Chicago Evening News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09

George Sheets, the gentleman who
tunes about all the good pianos in
Vlnita, will be here next week. Leave
orders for tuning or repairing at
Brooks music store.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09

A farm of 500 acres, three miles
north of Vinita, for sale. Call on w.
g. Nelms. 8-11'
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-09

"Eyen Change" and "Cupid" coffee
are the leading brands ON the marke t
at Gray's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
New Prayer by Bishop Hall.

In presenting to the priests of his do.
cese the following prayer to be used
during the continuance of the war, Bishop
Hall says:
1T is indeed sad that at the end Of the
nineteenth century two Christian nations
should feel obliged to resort to the arbi-
trament of arms. We must do all in our
power to mitigate evils which we cannot
prevent. In the house of God harsh and
uncharitable judgments, equally with
expressions of national self complacency
are eminently out of place. Before His
throne all should ackno Wedge wrong
and seek for mercy"
The prayer which follows was read for
the first time at St. Andrews last
Sunday:
20 God, who dost govern all things in
heaven and on earth, we beg thy mercy
and favor for our country in this time of
need. We pray Thee, o Lord, to be with
our soldiers and sailors; grant success
to their endeavors, and speedy end to
the war, that all may enjoy the blessings
of Justice and peace. Restrain the evil
passions of men; give wisdom to our
rulers; comfort the suffering and the be.
reaved; and override all things to the
advancement of Thy glory and the well
fare of Thy people; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
Mr.. BagIey at Rutland.

Curtis H. Bagley, secretary of the Mer-
chants Association, addressed a public
meeting of the Rutland Merchants Asso-
citation at the Marble city Monday even
ing April %. In speaking Of the lecture
the Rutland Herald says:
"Mr. Bagley gave brief outline OF the
history of the St. Johnsbury association.
He said that one of the benefits of the as
ISOLATION in St. Johnsbury was the bring
ing about of a better feeling among the
merchants. Before the association was
organized the business men were at
swords points, hut now they cooperate
in many ways. The greater part of Mr..
Bagley's talk was on the method adopt
ed by the ST. Iohnsbury association in
making collections OF business accounts
for its members. The nub OF the system
is pretty stiff application of blacklisting
OF delinquent debtors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
WEST CONCORD.

Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Currier OF Danville
made a short call on their friends here a
few days ago.
The Carpenter Brothers commenced
repairing their creamery building last
week.
Mrs. Helen Stockwel accompanied her
little granddaughter Rena Ellis, to her
home at Lancaster Saturday, April %.
George Weeks of Massachusetts was
the guest OF his sister, Mrs. r. T. John
son, few days ago.
DR.. R. T. Johnson, Mrs. Sue Pike and
c. c. White attended the Grand Com
mandery of the U. O. G. c. OF Vermont
which was held at Brattleboro last week.
Mrs. Alec Mcqueen of North Concord
visited at Frank Curriers' recently. Mr..
Currier has been i'll for some time.
Mrs. Ida Hill and Mrs. May Hudson OF
Mass, who have been visiting their
father, John Davis, have returned home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04

Few bodily Affections are more terrible
than heart disease. To live in constant
dread and expectation Of death, sudden,
instant death, with last fafewells unspoken,
is for most people more awful to contem-
plate than the most severe lingering illness.
The slightest excitement brings great
suffering and danger to people SO afflicted.
Such was the experience Of the wife Of
a wel1-known clergyman. She tells her
story for the sake Of doing good to others.
~ feel" she said, speaking carefully and
weighing her words, "that DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People relieved me Of a
lifetime Of sickness and sorrow, and | cheer
folly recommend Them"
This grateful woman is Mrs. Wams1ey,
wife Of the Rev. c. E. Wamsley, who lives
on West Sheridan Street, Greensburg, Ind.
She continued:
"My heart became affected after the birth
Of my youngest child, about six years ago.
"The pain was constant. Frequently it
grew so severe I would be forced to cry out.
III could not endure any excitement.
ut would increase the pain so would
scream and fall down in state Of collapse.
In this condition / was helpless.
"These spells would come on me at
home, in the street, or anywhere might be.
NJ could not sleep at night. ! ate very
little.
different doctors were called in. They
said had neuralgia Of the heart, resulting
from nervous prostration.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
A Vermont Reunion in Dresden.

The Brattleboro Reiormer gives an in.
terestiug account of a very pleasant So
cial occasion in Dresden, Germany, which
was recently held at the home of Dr. Will
liam A. Spring, the American dentist at
the Saxon capital. The guests were all
Vermonters and among thoseinvited were
Mrs. Mary Howe LAWN, the well.known
singer, and her brother, Lucien Howe,
both of Brattleboro; Miss Strickland of
Bradford, teacher in a young ladies
school in Dresden; Mr. and Mrs. Fred
erick Fairbanks; Mrs. George T. Childs
and Miss Childs of St. Adams, and 25
others. Mr.. Fairbanks is the son of the
late Charles Fairbanks of st. Johnsbury
and professor OF piano music in the
royal conservatory of music at Dresden.
DR.. Spring is native of Springfield and
his vile is daughter of Col. E. P. Powell
of Burlington. The evening was devoted
to talking over Vermont, Vermonters
ard remoter subjects and listening to
some exquisite music rendered by Miss
Katharine Washburne on the violin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
An Extra Session Proclamation.

Whereas, A state of war exists between
the United States and the Kingdom Of
Spain, and the President has called upon
this state to furnish troops to assist in
securing peace:
Whereas, Also, patriotic men, at the
sacrifice of personal interest and duty to
family and home, with commendable
promptness are responding to thiscall
Therefore l, Josiah Grout, governor Of
the state of Vermont, do hereby, by vir-
tue of the constitution in this behalf,
summon the members Of the senate and
house of representatives to meet at Mont
pelier, in their respective chambers in the
state house, together with the officers of
the two houses, on Thursday the fifth
day of May, 1898, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, that then and there measures
may be considered authorizing and pro-
viding funds for the equipment, subsist-
ence and transportation of such soldiers
as shall be furnished by Vermont to meet
the Presidents said call and any future
call he may make during said war; and
more particularly provide state compen-
sation additional to the United States
nav such soldiers will receive; and also
to consider matters touching the organi-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
Board of Trade.

The monthly meeting of the Board Of
Trade was held on Monday evening.
The president reported that the Vermont
Dairyman's Association had accepted the
invitation OF the Board of Trade to hold
their next annual meeting in St. Johns
bury. The meeting will be held the first
week in January.
o. II. Henderson reported for the com
mittee who are arranging for reception
to the railroad boys on May FL. A re-
ception will be rendered the auxiliary
societies in the Museum. Music will be
furnished by the Orchestral Club, and
Principal Comstock of the Academy will
deliver an address of welcome. Several
of the leading members OF the auxiliary
societies will respond.
The plan to give Company D fare
well reception met with hearty re-
Spouse, and a committee consisting Of
George H. Cross, Henry G. Ely and E.
o. Leonard was appointed to arrange a
programme. The st. Johnsbury Band
will be engaged and it is the intention
to make the affair one Of the most nota-
BILE ever held in St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04

the Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington
where she has been few weeks for
treatment.
Charles EMERSON and family moved
last week to their new home on the farm,
purchased last winter of c. A. Hutchin-
son in East Peacham.
Mrs. ]. c. Crazy spent few days in
Woodsville, N H., last week.
Cards are out announcing the golden
wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
Strowbridge tonight.
Mrs. Karl Morse spent few days in
Woodsville, N. H., the first Of this week.
The fellows who made so much dis.
turbance at South Peacham last week
Saturday night, concluded to settle for
the affair, and each paid SIS and so
escaped lawsuit.
c. A. Bunker was in Montpelier last
week.
Three from this town have enlisted for
war.
Fred Taylor and family Of Concord,
N H., are in town for short visit to his
parents.
The funeral of Mrs. Blaisdell Of Lake
port, N. H., who was brought here for
burial, was held at the Congregational
church last Thursday at o'clock, Rev.
Mr.. Getchell Of Lakeport officiating,
assisted by Rev. j. K. Williams of
Peacham. Singing by quartette, Mrs.
Brown, Mrs. Palmer, Messrs. Stoddard
and Mackay. Mrs. Blaisdell was a ma
tive OF Peacham, but has lived for many
years in Lakeport.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04

"The doctors treated me, bot the reliei
they gave did not last
~ was physical wreck, when my eye
fell on an item in the local paper describing
how Mrs. Evans, of West End, had been
cured by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. Her suffering was like mine.
II hope other sufferers who read this
account will have the faith had when I
read Of Mrs. Evans.
"My husband bought me one box Of the
pills. The change they made in my con-
dition was encouraging. took another
box; then bought six more boxes.
"All the time gained in health, strength,
hope, nerve steadily, surelyl
"Before l finished the eighth box I ceased
the treatment. felt perfectly well, and tho
doctor said was entirely cured"
To add weight to her story Mrs. Vans
ley made affidavit to its truth before John
F.Russell, Notary Public Of Greensburg.
Neuralgia Of the heart is only one Of
many serious evils that grow out Of derange-
ments Of the nervous system or Of the blood.
The remedy that expels impurities from
the blood and supplies the necessary mater
ials for rapidly rebuilding wasted nerve It's
suesreaches the root Of many serious diseases.
1t is these virtues that have given DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People their
wonderful curative powers in diseases that
at first glance seem widely different.
This famous remedy is for sale by all
druggists for so cents box; Or SIX boxes
for $3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
HARDWICK.

Mrs. Elias Boardman of Mill street
died Monday morning, April %, at 4
a. nj. She had been long time sufferer
from dislocated hfp. About three weeks
ago she was taken with severe attack
OF pneumonia which resulted in her de.
cease. Mrs. Boardman was about 70
years OF age. The funeral was held from
the house on Monday.
The funeral of Daniel Nichols was held
at the Baptist church on Saturday, April
%, at 2 p. m. Mr.. Nichols was sick
about three weeks with pneumonia. He
leaves widow and a married daughter
to mourn his decease. Mr.. Nichols was
Go years old. He had resided in Hard
wick many years and was prosperous
farmer. He sold his farm two years ago
and built fine residence in this village
where he lived with his family at the
time OF his decease. He had held many
Offices of trust in town, and was one of
the solid citizens of the place. His loss
will be deeply felt.
Asa Hall, an old and respected citizen
of the town, died Friday, April %. The
funeral was held from the house on Wells
street, Sunday, April "a, at p. m. He
was member of the Masonic Lodge.
The members of the lodge attended the
funeral in body. He was also a men,
Der oil the Ellsworth Post, G. A. r. Mr..
Hall was an old-time resident here. For
merly he owned and lived on farm in
the northern part of the town. A few
years ago he moved to the village with
his family. Recently he had purchased a
new house on Wells street and had Just
got settled therein. He leaves a widow
and several grown up children all OF
whom are married. Mr.. Hall had been
honored by the town in many ways. At
the time of his decease he was one of the
members on the board of village trustees.
He was 81 years of age.
Hon. H. H. Powers was short visitor
to our town recently on business con.
nected with the Judevine estate.
Albert Perley. who went to Arizona in
the early part OF March, has returned
home. He was accompanied by his
brother, Frank c. Perley, who has been
resident in Arizona and Mexico for
the past Is years. Frank will make his
friends and relatives visit of some length
before returning west. This is his first
visit to Vermont for IS years.
Rev. F. F. Lewis went to Connecticut
week before last to preach to a charge
there in contemplation of removing there
Rev. Mr.. Merrill of st. Johnsbury filled
the pulpit at the Congregational church
in MIR. Lewis absence. Many applica.
lions have been made by ministers from
abroad to this church to act as pastor
No one as yet has been engaged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
The Marriage Dramas.

1t would be difficult to say Just which
of the eight Marriage Dramas presented
at Music Hall last week, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y.
NJ. c. A., was the most attractive, be-
cause tastes differ. 1t is safe to say,
however, that the entertainment as a
whole was very satisfactory. Home
talent again demonstrated its power to
please. While the financial results were
not all that it was hoped they would be,
the auxiliary will clear sixty or more
dollars and can find good use for that
amount in its work in connection with
the association.
The Roman, the ] apanese, the Indian,
the Jewish, the Dutch and other matri-
monial methods were shown to excellent
advantage, and in some of the dramas
which afforded special opportunity for
clever bits OF acting that opportunity
was improved to the great delight of the
audience. Everything was in panto-
mime. Many of the costumes were
pretty and striking, and the posing was
for the most part very graceful and ar.
tistic. 1t is no small task to gather so
many different individuals and fit them,
in so short time, for so satisfactory a
performance. but Miss Allen knows just
how to do this effectively-as was proven
by results on this occasion. A larger
stage would have allowed her to group
her characters to better advantage, in
several of the dramas, but she made the
best possible use OF her chance in this d.
rection and with the cordial aid of about
100 young ladies and gentlemen gave
our people very satisfactory results.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04

in safety, never having seen the enemy's
ship, though constantly on the lookout
for any Spanish warships. When she
reaches Key West she will have COM
pleted trip of 1857 miles, or over
half the distance around the globe.
Capt. Charles E. Clark, who COM
mands the Oregon, lived in Montpelier
in his bovhood and went to school there
from 1852 to 1857. Later he went to
Bradford and in 1860 was appointed a
naval cadet.
The Oregon is one of our best battle
ships. Her keel was laid in 1891, her
displacement is 10,2SS tons. speed is
knots. She carries thirteen inch, 8
eight inch, 4 six inch breach loading
rifles; &c smaller rapid fire guns and 4
gatlings. She cost So, 100000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
THE TOWNS AROUND.
HARVEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Brooks of St.
Johnsbury Center visited at Mrs. Kate
Bacon's the first Of the week.
Alvah Gilman and family, who have
been at James Gilman's few days the
past week, have returned to their home
in West Burke.
William Allen Of St. Johnsbury visited
at J. L. Frye's last Saturday.
James McEwen has returned from En-
field, N. H., for short stay among
friends.
Lee Hatch is on the gain.
Mrs. Nellie Welbridge is at her ather's,
Orvis Hale, for the present.
Mrs. S NJ. Frye spent few days last
week in East Cabot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
Legal Notices.
Presentation of Account.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, So.
In Probate Court held at the probate Office
in St. Johnsbury. in said district, on the 18th
day OF April, A. d. 1898.
stephen o. Morse, Administrator upon the
Estate Of John A. Webster, late of Danville
in said District. deceased, presents his ad.
ministration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree
of distribution and partition of the estate Of
said deceased.
whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof, to be held
at the Probate Office in said St. Johnsbury,
on the 18th day of May, A. D., 1898,
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury, previ
GUS to said time appointed for hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause, II any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
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 its 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.
g. st. P. Ry., Chicago, Ill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
Administrators Sale
at Auction.
ORA BISHOP, Auoiioneer.
ORA BISHOP,
Aucfioueer.

l., me subscriber having sold the farm of the
u" re 81, y A. Parks, will sell at public auction.
'n"rsdny, May 8, 1898, Mt o O'Clock n. m
4 v yne following personal property: 22 Cows.
p, Earrings, two-years.old and yearling
pun Calves. driving and work Horse,
w ,our years-old Colt, 6 Shotes, Pigs, (six
weeks old); 50 Hens, 2 pair DIRK, pair
living and single Harnesses; 1 two-seat
extension ext top Buggy. 2 Phaetons, 1 new Phae-
W. role, l Road.cart 1 covered Express
saigon Express Sleigh, single Sleigh 2
Fnrs n roles, 1 Wagon Jack. / pair black
p Dur Robes. 8 winter and summer Lap
fTIu1es Empire Seed-Sower, Hay-Tedder,
o. horse Rake, 2 Moving Machines. Weed
rn,, spring tooth, Disc and Butler Har-
wv, Plows, Cultivator, 1 Lumber
nM;agon Ox-cart, Corn Planter, 1 Fan
lug TX NH, two.horse, and one horse Sled,
OK Sled, Iron Scraper, Jack-Screw, I
Sa, PUMP, set of Scales, Sap.Heater. 8
Rrpp,! ans, Draw-Tub, / Holders, $50
AZ Its, Sap.Pails, a lot of Spouts. Also,
sho shares IN Merchants National Bank and 3
'"a'es In Caledonia Fair Ground Co.
nat AT 80 p. m. will be sold the following
be J'sSe Hld Goods; Parlor Furniture, Cham
(ino,S..st.' Carpets, Dining Room Furniture.
nsc,nuHNing a China Dinner Set of 1879
Exten, Beds, Bedding. Mattresses, Chairs,
RncLas on and Centre Tables, Miro 8. Book
mas, bureaus. Roll top Desk, Lamps and
As other articles not mentioned.
J. ID. GOULD, Administrator
"@'eftord, VT, April 20, 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-04
PEAcHAM.

Mrs. Jennie Miller Of Manchester, N.
H., is in town this week to attend the
golden wedding OF her father and mother.
Mrs. Andrew McClary has gone to
keep house for her son, Charles Bagley,
who has taken Alex Wardens farm in
Ryegate, known as the Walter Abbott
farm.
Dan Morgan has bought E. M. Wheel
er's house at South Peacham and will
move into it soon.
Mrs. Millen Farrow has returned from