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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
w. c. T. U. Meeting.

The mid summer meeting under the
auspices of the VT. W. c. T. u, open
ed last night and will continue
through Monday. Wednesday
morning Mrs. E. A. Kenyon of
Townsend, Mrs. c. ]. Clark, Mrs.
Mary S. Morgan Of Wilmington and
Mrs. Ella Keith, of Worcester will
speak and an address will be made
by Howard ]. Chidley of Iowa. In
the afternoon a change will be made
in the programme, lecture on Do
nestle Science being given by Mrs.
Keith at 235. During this lecture
five different kinds of food will be
cooked on the platform, with the use
of chatting dishes. She will also
speak on 1.-THE Fast Express.
Among the many interesting
speakers to participate are Miss
Helen Wellman Of Burlington, Miss
Mary Bailey of India, Mrs. E. A..
Kenyon, Miss Ethelynd Gould of
Randolph, Miss Anna Mosher, Nor
ristown, Tenn, Mrs. L. D. Dyer, Ma
tional evangelist, Miss Anna Cor.
don, Mrs. Hannah J. Bailey, Win.
throp, Me-, Worlds and National
Supt., Peace and Arbitration. Mrs.
Bailey has Travelled IN foreign lands
and brings to us broad ideas of the
peace in our own and other lands :;
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, National
President will deliver an address
Sunday forenoon and at the BELOW
ship meeting at 1 80 p. m. Sunday
all the prominent speakers of the
convention will participate.
DR.. c. w. Emerson of Boston will
give lecture Friday morning at
1890 in place Of "Interdenomina.
tional Gleanings," as he cannot be
present Saturday. He is we'll known
as one of New highlands best speak.
ers and being Vermonter himsel
he comes to this meeting as specia
favor to the Green Mountain state
Mrs. Emerson will give an address.
Friday.
The Kindergarten, Miss Dors
Cady of Minneapolis will give in
struction every dav.
Hon. W. w. Grout will speak Sat
urday at 1890 a. m. Subject, 9TH,
Army Canteen."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
RECENT DEATHS.

News was received here Monday OF
the death in Natick, Mass, on Sum
day of R. H. D. Ryder, aged % years.
He was a son-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Preston and the body
will be brought here today for inter
ment. Mr.. Ryder had been living
with his mother.
Mrs. Rose, wife of Thomas Gag
non. died on Sunday never having
recovered from a third stroke OF
paralysis which she received some
time ago. She leaves husband and
three children and will be lady
much missed in the French Canadian
circles. She will be buried from
Notre Dame DIES VICTORIES church to-
day, requiem mass being sung at 8
O'Clock. The ladies of st. Anne, OF
which society she was an active
member, will assist in the funeral
service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
August 10, 1899.
Author of "In His Steps,"

The following story of the life OF
Charles M. Sheldon, written for the
CALIFORNIAN by Philip Eastman of
Topeka, Kansas, will be ofespecial inter-
est to The local readers OF the CALIFORNIAN
as Mrs. Sheldon was the daughter of
former residents here, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
B. Merriam.
I'm His Steps," by Rev. Charles M.
Sheldon, has already reached sale
greater than any other story ever print
ed. Scores of publishing houses are still
issuing editions of the book, and it is
estimated that at least 100000 copies
have been sold. The story was written.
like all Of his books, from a desire to
preach practical Christianity in an at
tractive form. t,,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Speeding across the Atlantic, on its
way to Adm. Dewey, is probably the
most noted gift that has been sent to
the hero of Manila. The gift, which is
from Miss Adelaide Richmond of New
York, is in the form OF a march, itho.
graphed on heavy silk American flags,
entitled Yankee Pluck" The march is
Miss Richmond's own composition, and
is said by those who have heard it to be
stirring piece of music.
An Irishman accosted a gentleman on
the street, late at night, with a request
for the time. The gentleman. suspecting
that Pat wished to snatch his watch,
gave him singing rap on the nose,
with the remark, 1t has just struck
one!' BE jabbers," retorted Pat. I'm
glad didn't ak yes an hour ago."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Dangers of Knowledge,-"Have you
got any watermelons on ice ?" inquired
the man with the basket on his arm.
mo, sir" replied the Young man with
the eye glasses.
The customer was about to 60, when
the young man stopped him.
We haven't any melons on ice," he
said, "but we have some under ice. 1t
keeps them colder that way. Heat rises
and cold descends, you know. Will ore
be enough?"
~ reckon it WILL" reioined the man
with the basket. But Pm going some.
where else to get it. don't believe |
can afford to trade at a grocery shop
where they keep scientists for clerks,
Afternoon, sr."-(Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Foreign Notes Of Real Interest.

A great auk's egg, four and three. quar-.
tiers inches long and one OF the largest
known, was sold in London lately. for
81 $50, though it was slightly cracked.
DR.. Graves, who had been Bishop OF
Limerick for tbirty.three years, is dead
at the age OF 81 years. His sister was
the wife of Leopold Won Ranke, the Prus'
sian historian.
Commentators Bodio, an Italian
statistician, has computed from the rail-
road returns of passengers that the
foreigners who visit Italy spend $685.
100000 francs year in the country.
Queen Wilhelmina OF Holland has re-
ceived from the Dutch journalists five
large bound volumes containing all the
accounts of her coronation that were
written by the foreign journalists who
attended it.
French railroad companies have been
ordered by the courts to provide their
passengers with season tickets without
advertisements. The Western Railroad
had increased the number OF advertise
ments till a season ticket was as thick as
pocketbook and commuters refused to
carry them.
Leipzig is to have a new Rathhaus,
costing 81 100000 1t will stand on
part OF the ground covered by the old
Pleisenberg, where Luther held his dis
putation, which has been torn down.
tower of the old castle still stands, and
will be worked into the architectural de-
sign of the City Hall.
Italy is protecting herself systemati-
cally against hailstorms by firing can
non. Several hundred villages on the
slopes Of the Alps and of the Apennines
have established firing stations, where
two or three cannon are kept which are
fired at a signal from the weather OBJ
server. The results are said to be aston.
ishing. In none of these villages did hail
fall this summer, while neighboring dis
trcts have suffered from the usual num-
Der OF storms.
An account Of the blue rose has been
given by the German gardeners in Sla-
vonia, Chwoika and Bitz, who are cult
waiting it. Reports came OF blue roses
that grew wild in Servia, and specimen
W dS SSuL W tuGll lWO 1NdIS eSO Will
beautiful violet blue flowers. They have
been experimenting to see whether the
color is retained under cultivation or
whether it is due to the soil of the moors
where it is found. If the roses retain
their blue the plants will be for sale in
1901.
Mr.. McDougal of the London County
Council is afraid that the Thames will
run dry owing to the dams that are be-
ing built in the upper reaches of the
river. Whereas last year S43 900 600
gallons of water day passed over Ted
dington Weir in May and 400, 100000
gallons in June, the figures for this year
are 550,O00,000 gallons in May and
100000 900 gallons in June. In one
day of July only 142 100000 gallons
flowed over. 1t is feared that the result
may be an epidemic OF disease, arising
from the undiluted sewage of the city.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

THE dinner-taster" is the latest ex.
ample of the highest type of London re.
tlnement, according to Answers. The
London palate is the one thing worth
living for, according to the idea of a Ger.
tain class OF people whose pleasure in life
depends upon the enjoyment of the sen.
SEES. The "dihner faster" makes it her
business to visit the fine houses and
taste the dishes intended for dinner.
She suggests improvements, and shows
the cook new ways of preparing dishes.
That the business is profitable one NAV
eJudged by the fact that she invaribly
rides in cab.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Inc professor was demolishing las
ne believed Darwin and his theories
D task which he frequently engaged in
when he triumphantly wound I'D
with the question:
III we are monkeys, where are our
tails~
Inc lecturer, who had been speaking
us fuli hour, was startled to hear In
reply from one of the audience:
we have sat on them so long that
they are worn off"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

At an unfortunately long performance
of Monte Cristo," with Charles Fechter
in the character of the hero, the curtain
rose TOR the last act at quarter of one
in the morning. Fechter was discovered
sitting in a contemplative attitude. He
neither moved nor spoke. Just then
clear sad voice in the gallery exclaimed,
II hope we are not keeping you up, sir"
1.-THE Argonaut.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Canada has forest area estimated Mt
1,250,000 square miles, or S00,0OO,0O0
acres, the largest forest area, so far as
the woods of commerce are concerned,
of any country of the world. Its forest
productions is $S50OO,000 annually.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
In His Steps,

the greatest story of the year, will
oegin as a serial in next week,s
CALIFORNIAN Twenty-Five cents will
secure the CALIFORNIAN for three
months.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

rms is the greatest dairy country in
the world, yet in some of the older M
ropean countries two or three times "a
much milk and cheese are consumed
per capita as in the United States
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

One of the masterpieces of musical
clocks has just been completed for the
Emperor of China, in whose palace,
besides pointing out the correct time,
it will play selections with fully equip
ped automatic orchestra.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
FOR SALE.

40 acres miles from Post Office and
miles from Creamery. Sugar place of 700
trees. A young Orchard Two Barns, Cat
tie barn ~ ~. Horse Barn ~ 80. Tool
House and Hen House. Good House. :
rooms all i'll good repair. Spring water at
House and Barns. Will sell low and on easy
terms. Inquire of
]. c. CRAZY.
Peacham, VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
"In His Steps,"

the greatest story Of the year, will
begin as a serial in next weeks
CALIFORNIAN. Twenty-Five cents will
secure the CALIFORNIAN for three
months.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
VALLEY ITEMS.

Sequachee county will raise a big
corn crop,
Dunlap is greatly excited over the
coal prospects there.
Benjamin Sapp, pioneer OF Bledsoe
county, died last week aged rs.
The Pikeville Banner has just recov-
cred from two weeks vacation.
Bledsoe county farmers are expecting
fifty bushels of corn TO the acre this
year.
The confederate veterans of Bledsoe
county will hold their big reunion Sep
tember 9.
Rev. +, f. Threadgill is conducting a
big revival at Chapel Hill in Sequachee
Company.
A fisherman at South Pittsburg
caught cat fish last week that weigh
ed fifty pounds.
-. The Sequachee Valley Association OF
Baptists met in annual session at Pike
Vile last week.
s. NJ. McReynolds, one of Bledsoe
county's oldest and most prominent cit
izens, died Aug. 2.
Says the Pikevlle Banner: Our log
man, j. r. Jones, hauled yellow pop
lar log to the depot this week that seal.
ed 975 IT,
The following have been appointed
election commissioners for BledsoC
county: II. b. Norwood, R. b. School
ield, and F, NJ. Henry, all of Pikeville
Tom Evans, of Evansville, bough
this week of Seitz & Son, six hundred
sheep. They we're mostly raised il
this county and brought good prices.
Pikeville Banner.
The Crossville and Pikeville base
ball teams crossed bats at Pikeviile las
week. At the end of the ninth inning
the score was IL to IL. Then Cross
willie went in and batted out 10 runs
The slaughter was awful.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
Wrecked the Team.

Friday last while the road men were
at work on the main valley road near
the county bridge under Overseer Geo.
Mark Brown, pretty lively occurred
runaway which resulted in the complete
destruction OF a wagon belonging to
Col. A. L. Spears and driven by Walter
Hill. Hill, it appears, had carelessly
left his team, both fine young horses,
standing near the county bridge and
they took fright and ran up the river
road, hitting trees right and left as
they progressed. Hill caught hold of q
rein as they passed him, but somehow
or other failed to hold to it. George
Pool and Warren Dyer, both of Victor
Ia, we're standing in the bed when the
team started, and they we're pitched OF
simultaneously, but the boys were not
hurt. Meantime the horses were run
ming in the direction of the Pot Hole,
having by this time got rid, of every
thing except the iorepart Of the wagon.
There one OF them fell and in doing so
got astride Of the pole of the wagon and
could not get up, the other horse ma
king frantic efforts to escape. George
Mark Brown was the hrst to reach them
and promptly threw himself on the
head Of she PROSTATE horse, while the
bridle Of his mate we're caught by Hill.
Mage Hustin, colored, rendered timely
ly assistance in unfsstenIng the breast
chains and unhitching the traces, and
the trouble was over. Neither hOrsel
we're injured, but the least said abou
the wagon the better. II couldn't hav'
been torn up more II a hrst class cyclon'
had played tag with II. Bita Of broker
wood and iron we're strewn along thl
entire road from start to finish. Boil
horses are young, one three and th
other four years old.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10

Everybody likes berries; everybody
ought to have them; but don't think of
planting out single row without first
getting a copy of Bicycle Berry Book.
This book is written by practical
grower and will save you money, time
and trouble from the start. Starting
right is more than half way towards
success. Market growers pronounce
Bicycle Berry Book one OF the most
helpful books ever written on the sub
iect Many Of the leading growers
have contributed their experience to its
pages. The price is SOC, free by mail;
address the publishers, Wilmer Atkin-
son Co., Philadelphia.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
SeQuachee Grapes.

The grape harvest continues and the
fruit is realizing good demand. In
stead of gathering the whole crop and
paying for cold storage as in previous
years the grapes are gathered as orders
come in. Mr.. Sherman being out
of town there was no packing or ship
ping on Saturday, Some grapes gath
cred on Wednesday last weighed "a ozs.
90 the bunch,
In another column will be found the
shipments for the week ending Wednes'
day morning.
Col. A. L. spears, Of Jasper, purchas'
ed 200 pounds last week of variety
which is not safe to pack. He will use
them for Jelly. The Niagara and Con
cord are safely the best grapes for thii
section.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
A Fine sumner for Bugs.

1t was asserted confidently last winter
when the thermometer fell to ten de.
grees below zero in places where zero
WAS novelty, that we would have very
few bugs this summer. But the prOph.
cts evidently did not know the very ru-
diments of bugolOgyi for we have had
more bugs and greatly variety of them
than ever before. The supply of buffa-
10 gnats was unusually cOpious. The
turkey gnats did large business at the
old stand. The flies were never in I'm
er tetter. Army worms, cutworms, cab
bage worms, tomato worms, caterpillArs,
and potato bugs, have hOurished as sell
dom before, and large number Of nov
elites in bugs with internal facilities
have been turned loose upon the people
Racers" have learned how to penetrate
screens and solid plank doors apparent
ly and familiariEe themselves with the
neck Of the householder who tondly i'm
agined that be was immune. Kissing
bugs have worked their stingarees TO
all they we're worth on lips guiltless o
OsculGtory advertisements hitherto
Ants have come provided with wing
which enabled them 30 board the cleo
trio cars and take the pleasant nigh
free. In short this will be known a
the bug summer par excellence, and VI
are not anxious to have any more 0
those killing winters which "destro
all insect life. Commercial Appeal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
The Town Of NogOod.

my friend, have you heard Of the town
On the banks Of the River Slow
Where blooms the Waitawhile flower
Where the Sometimeorother scents the
air
And the soft Goeasies growq
1t lies in the valley OF Whatstheuse.
In the province OF Letterslide,
Ihat tired feeling Is native there,
aus the home OF the reckless Idontcare,
Where tho GiVeitups abide.
1t stands at the bottom OF Lazyhill,
And is easy to reach, l declare,
You've only to fold up your hands and
glide
Down the slope Of Weakwill's toboggan
slide
To be landed quickly there
The town is as old as the human race,
And 1t grows with the fight Of years,
II is wrapped in the fog of idlers' dreams
ITS streets are paved with discarded
schemes,
And sprinkled with useless tears.
The Collegebred fool and the Richnan'a
heir
Are plentiful there, no doubt
The rest Of its crowd are a molly crew,
With every class except one in view
The Foolkiller is barred out
The town of NOgood is all hedged about
BY the mountains OF Despair,
No sentinel stands on its gloomy walls,
No trumpet to battle and trump calls,
For towards alone are there.
My friend, from the dead-alive town oil
NOgOod
II you would keep far away,
just follow your duty through good and
i'll,
Take this for your motto: 81 can, will'
And live up to it each day.
w. Z. Penny in New Haven Register.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
10
STATE NEWS.

Oil lands near Cumberland Gap will
be developed.
]. S. Gill has discovered phosphate on
his farm at Bean Station.
Burglars made few quiet and success
full calls at residences in DechArd.
Nearly 100 teachers attended the Sui
livan county normal at BlOuntville.
Campbell county has new postmas-
ter at Cross In the person Of Andrew
Disney.
Mrs. R. R. Butler, wife Of she we'll
known state senator, is dead at Noun
tain City.
A recent survey for the Tennessee
Central road misses Sparta by eight
miles.
Company C, of the new Fifth Tennes-
see regiment has been mustered in at
Nashville.
The American Phosphate company
has made extensive purchases near
Columbia.
Sunday liquor selling at Shelbyville
is reported as keeping several people
away from church.
Dr. J. w. Ross will soon leave Clarks-
Vile for Manila, where he has posi-
tion with the navy.
Fire destroyed OakwOod school house
one OF tho largest buildings of its kind
in Montgomery county.
M. Chouseau left his home near Mon
terey few days ago to explore cave
and has not been heard Of.
Extra precautions will be taken to
prevent yellow fever at Memphis. No
danger, however, is feared.
Jacob and Patsey Rudolph had fam.
lily reunion at Clarksville at which l3s
OF their descendants were present.
The movement started several weeks
ago at Crossville for q Cumberland
County fair is taking definite shape.
The Nashville base ball was given
"the shake" by its manager ct Mem
phis He disappeared with the receipts.
Chief of Police Hill, of Chattanooga,
has billy" made from 3 table leg
found on the battleship (Spanish) Wis
caya.
Solomon Chambers, q thirteen.year
old boy at Chattanooga, was so badly
frightened by hearing ghost stories that
he died.
The Army Comfort Circle at Nash.
Vile has decided to give each member
OF the First Tennessee regiment med
al upon their return for Manila.
A special session of the county court
was held August 4th, at Tazewell, Il
take action in reference to handling
what is believed to be few mild cases
OF small pOx.
West Tennessee farmers held con
vention and institute at Union CitJ
commencing August 5 and lasting three
days. Among the speakers was Con
gressmsn Pierce.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
Get q Scholarship.

To the person, boy or girl, man
or woman, who gets US up the
largest list of cash subscribers by
the first of September we will give
a scholarship in the Holbrook Nor
NAL College, near Knoxville, worth
$40. This is a splendid offer and
worth money to any enterprising
person. Get out among your
friends, tell them what you want
and no doubt they will help you
to gain the prize, Remember the
scholarship is worth $4,000 and il
you only bring in few cash sub
scriptions, and no other contestant
duplicates your list YOU get the
prize.
1t is chance of a lifetime. Ge'
to work.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
COnclave at Tracy.

MeSsrs. Stephen L. Hicks and j. f.
Harris, of Whitwell, have been here
this week in the interests Of the Re-
gents Of the White Shields and organic
ed a Conclave on Wednesday night with
so members. They will meet regular
lY every Friday night after this week
at Odd Fellows Hall.
The following we're elected and in
stalled officers OF the COnclave: J. S
Brashear, r. C; b. J. Dove, Vice X. G
A. R. Jockhart, Past R. d; A. Shadrick
Chaplain; ]. E. Dickson, r. r; J. A
Partin, K. T, w, T. Morgan, Adit; G
w. Dent, J. A; James Holland, Quarter
master. Tracy News.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
DIED.

Helen Gould Wagner, the youngest
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Chris Wag-
ner, died on Sunday, Aug. Sth, after an
illness of four weeks, aged four and q
half months. The funeral took place
Monday afternoon at Owen cemetery.
A large number of friends and neigh
bOrs we're present to extend their sym
patby to Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner and fam
lily. The floral offerings we're exquis-
ite,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
Hacking Cough Cured.

Ramons Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets
have permanently cured me OF a very
troublesome disease that had in my
back, stomach and bowels, which was
attended by hacking cough. was
for long time unable to get up when
was down; but now / am as we'll as an
ybody. believe ! would have been IN
my grave II bad not used them.
have sold them for the last ten years
My customers will have no other.-W
c. Embry, Embry, Ga.
For sale by all dealers
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
NO RIGHT TO UGLINEss.

The woman who is lovely Ia face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable II she has
consti patton or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eruptions and a wretcned complex
ion. Electric Bitters Is the best medi-
cine in the world 10 regulate stomach,
liver and kidneys and 70 purify the
blood. 10 gives strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich com
plexion. It will make a good looking
charming woman Of a rundown inv lid
Only 50 cents 81 W B. kstner'a, Wait
we'll and al other dealers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-08-10
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