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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
TARRING A WAGON WHEEL.

necessity of having tires reset and in
this way soon saves itself in blacksmith
bills besides preserving the wagon.
The trough, shown in the illustra-
tion, is made of sheet iron. In it he
puts supply of pine tar, which is
heated over fire to a boiling heat The
wheel is then lacked up, the trough
placed under it and the wheel lowered
so that the tar will cover the felloes
The wheel is then slowly turned in the
tar, which fills every nick and crevice
in the wood and between the wood and
tire, thus making it impervious to
moisture or air. With a brush the hub
is also treated with coat of tar, and
If the wagon is old the spokes also in
lieu of paint.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

Green pea salad may be prepared
from peas left over or from freshly
cooked, says the Boston Cooking School
Magazine. In the latter case cook
pint of young, tender peas with one Ia
blespoonful of butter and as little salt
ed water as possible, stirring constantly
until the peas are tender and the water
has evaporated. Set aside until cold.
Thoroughly wash and drain head of
lettuce and arrange the leaves on a
serving dish. Chop or cut cup and
half of roast lamb or boiled chicken
very fine and spread over the lettuce.
Pour the peas over the meat. Mix to.
gether six tablespoonful of oil, half a
teaspoonful of salt and pepper to taste.
Add gradually two or three tablespoon
fuls of lemon juice Or vinegar and pour
over the salad. Sprinkle the whole with
a few mint or tarragon leaves chopped
very fine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Rebels Retire from Trenches near
San Fernando.

Manila, July 25.-The insurgents have
Withdrawn from their trenches in the
vicinity of San Fernando, retiring to
Mexico, ten miles to the northeast OF
San Fernando, leaving few troops on
outpost duty in front of the American
lines. General Macarthur Is keeping
up careful system of outposts about
his position In spite Of this withdrawal,
fearing that some trick Is intended by
Aguinaldo.
Seventy-six hours of continuous heavy
rain has sent all the streams out Of their
banks, so that San Fernando Is prac-
tically surrounded by water. The river
flowing through San Fernando has risen
within foot of the wagon bridge. The
Seventeenth Infantry Is cut off from the
town by washout which carried
away small bridge. The soldiers there
find themselves waist deep in water
whenever they are compelled to leave the
graded road running through their
camp.
The Paranaque and Zapote bridges,
which were badly damaged by the floods,
have not yet been repaired. The bridge
across the linus river Is in such a con-
dition that 1t cannot be used, and sup
plies for the troops in that part of the
province are being forwarded by cas-
Goes. Wire communication with the
town of linus has been Interrupted by the
floods and all orders and reports are
forwarded by messengers, who are COM
PEELED to ferry the torrents, which have
been caused by the recent heavy rains.
The disease known as beriberi has bro
ken out among the native prisoners at
Cavite, and efforts to check 1t have thus
far been fruitless. The deaths average
two daily.
A railway train made the trip from
Manila to San Fernando with supplies
today, running through water much Of
the way, as the railroad bed is sub
merged through considerable stretches
Of low country. The train was fired on
at the Bagbag river by a party of insur-
gents concealed in a bamboo thiciet.
The United States transport Zealan-
dia, which sailed from San Francisco
June "a, with four companies of the
Twentyfourth United States infantry
$50 recruits and large amount Of pro-
visions and supplies for the army on
board, has arrived.
A native priest named Gregorio Agri-
pay is with the insurgents, trying to
lead movement for the independence
of the church in the Philippines from the
Spanish priesthood. He has issued a
proclamation, declaring himself the
vicar general of all the native priests in
the districts outside Of American con-
troll in the island Of Luzon, and Is in
citing the priests to disobey the regula-
tons of the Church and brotherhoods.
The archbishop of the district has issued
bill communicating Agripay, and
this action has increased the feeling be-
tween the natives and the church. The
archbishop threatened to eXcommuni-
cate the owners of Spanish papers pub
fishing announcements of Protestant
and Masonic meetings whereupon an
American paper warned him that he
might be bundled out of the island like
any disturber of the peace if he should
incite religious animosities. The Domi-
mean friars have begun the publication
| of a newspaper under the title Of the
Libertas, for the. purpose of defending
| the brotherhood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Doesn't Know Where He Has Been.

Portland, Me-, July 25.-Oren r. SWEET,
former treasurer of the Portland, Free
port and Brunswick Steamboat COM
pany, who mysteriously disappeared
July 10, has returned to his home at Fall
mouth Foreside. He is a physical wreck,
and has no recollection of where he has
been. In his pockets he had $3.50 in
money and few crackers. He Is badly
emaciated. SWEET says he has frequent
ly felt that he must return home, but
every time he started he would lose his
way. Where he has been is a mystery
A physician pronounces his case mental
exhaustion caused by overwork, from
which he will recover with proper care.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
AGRICULTURE.
Cherry Notes.
Now is the time for cherries.

Now is the time Tor cherries.
Is it not strange that cherries, which
constitute the best pie material in the
world, should be so seldom grown as
they are in New England, the land
world-famons for pies
Have you had all the cherries you
want this year? There are very few
folks that have Yet cherries are as easy
to grow as corn or potatoes.
The cherry growing business has been
investigated by the horticulturist OF the
Vermont experiment station, who finds
that all those varieties known in pomol-
oey as Dukes and Morellos can be sue
cessfully grown anywhere in the state.
The sweet cherries( Hearts and Bigga-
reaux) are not hardy enough for this
climate, though few trees are grown
here and there in favorable situations by
the cherry cranks.
The experiment station has also tested
a large number of the varieties recently
imported from Russia ana other parts OF
northern Europe. These all belong to
the Morelo or pie cherry class, and are
perfectly hardy. Some Of them are in
trinsicaly valuable and will secure a per
manent place in American horticulture.
The varieties specially mentioned by
the experiment station as suitable for
planting in Vermont are Early Richmond
Morello, Montmorency, Brusseler Braun,
and Bessarabian. The two last are
among the Russian varieties referred to
above. All are perfectly hardy i'll the
coolest sections ofVermont. They belong
mostly to the Morelo class, which fur
nishes the best material for canning
cooking and pie-making All are prolific
bearers and but little subject to the at
tacks OF insects or fungi. All OF them
have been successfully grown in orchards
in Northern New England and can be de-
pended on from every point OF view.
Il Experiment Station Bulletin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
About Bees.

If the hives are located where they
get the direct rays of the sun during
the middle of the day in the months of
June, July and August, it will add to
the comfort of the bees if some kind CT
artificial shade is provided. This can
easily be made by using boards fastened
together so as to form wide cover to
extend over the front of the hives, and
it should be held in place by stones,
bricks or some other weights All hives
should be painted white or some light
color, as dark colors absorb heat. There
is danger of the combs melting down
in dark colored hives exposed to the d.
rect rays of the sun. Whatever form of
shade is provided it should be so ar
ranged as to admit of free circulation
of air all about the hives.
swarm Of bees in May
is worth load of hay.
swarm of bees in June
Is worth a silver spoon.
A swarm Of bees In July
Is not worth fly.
Thus runs the old adage, and with
the old box hive method of bee keeping
swarm in July was of but little
value. But with the use of movable
frame hives, foundation and other mod
ern improvements "a swarm in July"
can easily be built up into a strong
colony before winter sets in.
No intelligent beekeeper will deny
that bees will at times during hot,
dry spell, when no honey is to be had
in the fields, turn their attention to
overripe or unsound grapes, peaches,
etc. But they are seldom If ever the az.
gressors or the first to begin the attack.
''But, says some one, al have seen
bees feeding upon grapes. Very true,
but if You saw lot of dogs feeding
upon the carcass of dead horse would
You come to the conclusion that they
had killed the horse2 After the skin Of
a grape has been punctured by brt
or wasp, so that the bees can get theii
tongues in the opening, they soon clear
1t out A careful investigation vii
prove that bees do not destroy sount
fruit They simply gather up wha
would otherwise be lost.
Does spraying fruit trees injure tn,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

To the farmer Special Agent Taylor
of the agricultural department says
"Make the acquaintance of the sugar
beet. Grow it, feed it and encourage
the sugar industry. The sugar beet is
extending TO farmers who live in the
right localities the most friendly greet.
ing of any product / know Of that can
be grown on the farm. 1t is the feeding
value of the beet, and especially of
the pulp, that is going to make the
sugar beet industry master of the stu
alton as compared with the cane sugar
industry. "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

Cincinnati, July 25,-The strike of
messenger boys, that started last Sat
urday, became more serious last night.
Two boys were stabbed, several hit by
missiles, and many slugged with clubs.
Most of the violence came from roust-
abouts The police charged on the mobs
repeatedly and scattered them, but the
disturbers would soon rally again. The
companies refused to recognize the
newly formed union, and, at meeting
last night, the boys voted to continue
the strike.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
FOR PINS AND HAIRPINS.

celluloid hand painted in oils with lilies
of the valley. This part can also be
made of cardboard covered with fancy
silk. This cylinder is laced together at
the back with baby ribbons run through
holes punched along each side and tied
in tiny bow at each end. The cushions
for each end are made of horsehair.
The one for pins is covered with pulled
silk. That for hairpins has the center
part covered with net or lace, the
meshes of which the hairpins can easily
penetrate. The holder is sachet scented
by rolling up teaspoonful of the pow
der in bit Of wadding and putting it
in the cylinder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

U. S. Grant, son of Gen. L. A. Grant,
the commander of the Vermont Brigade,
has been elected professor of geology at
the Northwestern university.
The head of the Baldwin Locomotive
Works is DR.. Edward H. Williams, a
native of Woodstock. The company is
loaded with foreign orders, having just
shipped 40 engines to China, 10 to France
and the second lot of 10 to England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
A Georgia Bill of Fare.

A southwest Georgia negro was dis
covered in the act of chopping a mon
ster alligator into steaks.
"You don't intend to eat him, do
your he was asked.
Oats what aim ter do wild 'im,"
was the reply.
Pretty tough-isn't it,"
"Yes sub, he's tough, ez you say, but
wen you salts en- peppers i'm, en- suns
i'm, he's film, suh-hes fillinw-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Arbitration Has Come 10 STAY.

London, July 25.-The correspondent
Of The Times at The Hague says: The
delegates to the international peace
conference are quite buoyant at the I'M
hoped for results achieved Sir Julian
Pauncefote thinks that despite the fail
ure of the disarmament plan, 1t will be
difficult to continue arming on the same
scale as before; While, now that per-
manent court of arbitration is provided
for at trifing cost, conflicting states
will no more turn their backs on arbi-
tration than would hungry man fail
to enter a restaurant providing good,
cheap fare.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

The above illustration tells the
story of our Bicycles. Some wheels
are high, others are higher Our
wheels, THE WAVERLY, are high.
est OF all. l have two ladies wheels
upon which will make price that
will astonish you. They are new
wheels, and are all right, but the
season is going, and so must the
wheels. l shall have no bargains
like these again this season. Come
and see them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

Cucumbers are invaluable as an ad-
junct to the toilet and may be partaken
Of literally by those having high col
ored compilations, and in addition to
eating them the juice of a cucumber
rubbed well over the face before expos
ing it to the sun will keep it free from
tan, sunburn and freckles. II the skin
is inclined to be rough or red, try Gu
cumber and almond cream, putting on
little at night or before going out.
But always wash II off in the morning
or when coming in.-Home Doctor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
objection 10 Neuro Postmaster.

Florence, S. c., July 25.-There Is much
indignation here over the appointment
of j. e. Wilson, a negro preacher, as
postmaster, The Young Mems Business
league has made an earnest protest
against the appointment and joint
meeting of the league and the board of
trade will be held for the purpose of
drafting resolutions to be forwarded to
the president
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
3
COMBINED HAY AND HOG RACK.

COMBINED HAY AND HOG RACK,
Fig. 1 shows the bottom or foundation.
The stills e by s. are IA feet long; the
two outside boards, over wheels, are 1
foot wide and ~ feet long. Crosspieces
q by 81, 6 feet long.
Fig. 2 includes the ladder or upright,
2 by stuff any length desired, and
the end gate. Fig. is the floor for the
bottom and may be made of any floor
stuff. Fig. is the side for the rack,
the lengthwise pieces of by stuff
and the uprights by 2. Trace chains
with hook on each end are used with
each end gate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

beesH believe it is generally conceded
by both beekeepers and horticulturists
that if fruit trees are sprayed at the
proper time either before or after they
are in bloom, it cannot possibly injure
the bees, says writer whose hints, as
given above, occur in American Gar
dening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

North Adams Mass, July 25.-Robert
barrow, aged So, well-known resident,
committed suicide yesterday by drown
Ing in Hoosac river. barrow attempted
self destruction seven years ago by
shooting, His brother and sister COM
united suicide several years ago by
drowning. Darrow had been i'll for some
time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Franco.American Treaty Signed.

Washington July 25.-Ambassador
Cambon, in behalf of France, and Com
missioner Kasson, in behalf of the
United States, affixed their signatures
to the reciprocity treaty between the
United States and France late yester-
day afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

Burglng Bills he lazy? Why,
honestly, If dat Teller wuz goln ter
commit murder, he'd do 1t in New York
state SOS he could sit down when he
dled,-Kansas City Independent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
To Preserve Wagon Wheels.

Farm, Field and Fireside tells of
method of preventing wagon wheels
from shrinking in dry weather, which
a North Carolina man says avoids the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

Young Mr.. Justwed-My darling
why are you crying?
, Young Mrs. Justwed-l have just
read here boo-hooD that all the world
loves n lover Harry, swear to me that
you do not reciprocate their horrid af.
Observation-Disclosures North Ameri
can.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26

The following plan for hay and hog
rack is presented by an Ohio Farmer
correspondent as the best he has seen
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Decorative Pin Holder,

This drumsbaped hairpin and pin
holder illustrated and described by The
Designer, has a center made of white
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
You Don't Get Tired.

1t is a peculiar fact that you never
get tired of drinking Williams
Root Beer. When other drinks
fail, you can always come back to
it with joy. 1t is the most cooling
and thirst-quenching drink ever
invented. 1t is made from delicious
roots and herbs-A gift from Nature
herself. When you are tired, thirsty
and over-heated, remember that
bottle Of Williams Root Beer Ex-
tract makes five gallons of health.
giving beverage. Insist on having
Williams Root Beer.
williams g. Carleton Co., Hartford, Conn,
Makers of Williams Flavoring Extracts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-26
Bingham's Drug Store.
at stands for a great deal.

The name "Elgin" on a watch
means something. 1T
stands" for genuine excellence.
1t stands for a good timepiece, for
your moneys worth. It
stands for more than a quarter Of
a century Of excellent watch pro.
duction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
GORDON'S SPEECH IN BOSTON.

Montezuma. Ca. June 2o.--Coming from
Macon to Montezuma II was nv pleasure to
have as my compagnon de voyage. General
John b. Gordon. He was the same General
Gordon, with that same magnetic manner. and
possessing that gracious gift OF making one
feel so welcome.
During our chat allusion was made to
Governor Northen's Boston speech. which re-
calls an episode connected with General Cor
don S Hcston speech. quite a while ago. The
Commercial club OF Boston, large club OF
business men. had invited General Gordon TO
address them. The agreement was tha all
speeches should be non political The general.
however. was the orator OF tine evening and
his address receiyed close nearing and was
greeted with cordial approval and loud APP
plluse. The Bostonians manifested a most
wsrm-heartcd cordiality. IN fact. the occa-
sion was an ovation, Before the close OF the
hanaua' . ssntlsman Ear down IN the large
hall arose and propoasd parting toast 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
A LOST GRAVE.
How an Interesting Truth Is
Brought to the Attention OF
HOustonians Through Fiction.
seososssooe o oesoeesss,
Written for The Post, J


In the spring. this year. came into a
strange possession-a name-other than
had greeted my childkoods ears and even
now l could in memory see myself street
gamin, wharf rat, later devil, and now
printer on one of New York's great dali
lies.
Being hastily summoned to the bedside
of drunken old woman, who had made my
only idea OF a home and in early days
sheltered me when goods boxes failed, and
OF how she came into possession OF NE,
or the history of my parertage. l had
heretofore been entirely ignorant. On
reaching her she put into my hands much
soiled package of Papers, saying: your
fathers Will and breathed her last
But TO the point. / unwrapped this par
Gel and saw two papers-one yellow and
time stained, the other of more recent
date purporting to be the will and confess
sion of my father, who eaid when gained
manhood l was to go to his native State,
Texas, and 10 the city of Houston, and
there hunt up an old cemetery, known as
the Episcopal, probably located as early as
1886 or Whereabouts, and look for the tomb
OF my grandfather there full name given),
who went to Texas with Stephen r. Austin
some time In the '20s. He was the father
OF only one child (myself). was prominent
In the early business career there and had
acquired large interest in certain lands
In and about Houston. and further went ON
to state that owing to his own dsobedience
and dissipation he had been cast OFF and
had left Texas many years ago ard gone
from one degree of depravity to another
until, losing his wife, he noated with me
into tenement house of New York City.
ana there died and left me with the home
described in the outset of this story. The
poor, blurred writing of my father closed
by last feeble good bye. and request that
follow the instruction given by my grand
parent in the enclosed old document which
ne had received too late, and inherit what
would no doubt be princely estate And
WIN Joy put thoughts of poverty and
sqnallor behind me and dreamed OF better
thinss IN store for me- and, thanks TO my
newspaper workers education. ] had a
knowledge of what life ought to be.
Taking my treasured manuscript to my
best friend and colaborer, a man some
years my senior We proceeded to a shady,
auieI nook In park one Sunday afternoon
10 enjoy the reading and plan my future.
What was my surprise and delight to And
=, contained explicit instructions to my
iatner, giving him the paternal blessing,
ana telling him that as death brought him |
near the shores OF the other world he re-
GREETED the past. and had made every de- I
tan OF his own burial, and that all papers
relating to his vast estate would be placed /
N his IRON casket by an cid, faithful ser.
want; and that when you. my 500, get |
ms. seek my grave and inherit your own. /
! mere VIII he masonry and thick marble I
'iah over my remains the papers Will be I
wrapped In indestructlble material and |
hem perfect"
Here followed fun name and inscription (
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

s. Very uncertain all day.
.. Sunday-Travel and visit thy
friends.
10. Ask favors. and buy carefully be-
fore 3 p. m.
II. Court, marry, seek work, ask favors
and push thy business.
10. Unfavorable; be careful.
IL. Seek work. and ask favors before
10 a. m.
IA. Travel, remove and ask favors be-
fore noon.
10. Sign writings, buy carefully and
seek work.
16. Sunday---A favorable day.
IT. Travel and deal with others In the
p. m. or evening
IS. Seek work. ask favors. buy and
push thy business before noon.
10. Very uncertain all day.
90. Travel. sign writings and deal be-
fore noon; buy in tho p m. or evening.
q. Avoid women and keep quiet.
%. Very unfavorable; ask no favorS.
20. Sunday--Doubtful.
"a. Sell; unfayorable for all else.
20. Unfortunate day,
20. Do not quarrel; keep thyself quiet
and avoid business.
81 Deal with women. and ask favors
In the morning.
2s Very unfavorable all day.
| go Avoid superiors and ask no favors.
| Sell.
80. Sunday--Court marry, and deal with
women and friends.
81. Avoid letters and writings, and do
not travel.