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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
WEATHER AND CROPS.
GioW!h In Northern New England Retarded,
but Southern Portion Benefited.

Following Is a statement of the wealth
er and crop conditions Of New England
compiled from the reports of corre-
spondents throughout the section, for the
week ending Aug. IA.
The weather during the past week was
favorable to crop conditions in Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut,
and in some sections Of Vermont. The
rain Of the 10th and 18th was, in most
instances, generous in amount and
timely, resulting in great benefit to all
vegetation. Little rain fell in the north
ern portion Of the district, where 1t is
greatly needed. The weather. especial
ly at night, has been too cool in Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont for corn
and potatoes, and crops generally.
Copious rains fell in southern New
England on the 10th and 11th; also in
coast sections north to Portland. The
largest amounts were noted in eastern
Massachusetts. Only light showers oc-
Cured in the more northern sections of
the district. The average precipitation
for New England was one inch, or double
that of the preceding seven days.
The seasonal temperature of the week
with the plentiful supply of rain of the
10th and 18th has improved the general
conditions Of all growing crops in south
ern New England. With few exceptions
the precipitation was sufficient for pres
ent needs and in many cases to last corn
and vegetables to maturity. In many
sections the rain was most timely, and
without which nartai, oropo ,.o,Id u n va
suffered great injury and in others total
loss. More moisture will be shortly
needed for pastures and meadows and
for fall plowing and seeding. Also to
repenish streams, springs and wells.
The conditions are less satisfactory in
the greater portion Of Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont. There are
some sections in these states where little
or no rain has fallen for the past two to
four weeks, and some crops have reached
critical condition. The drought is be-
coming especially severe in parts of
Piscataquis Washington and Waldo
counties, Me. The correspondent at
Foxcroft, Me-, reports that the ground
is like an ash heap; in other sections it is
described as bed of dust.
The dry weather Is also seriously felt
in many sections of New Hampshire and
Vermont, though the need of rain in
these states is not so great as in Maine.
The cool weather has also served to re-
tard crop growth in the northern states.
Reports indicate that light frosts were
of general occurrence in favorable To-
calities on the Sth and 9th, mostly in low
lands of northern New England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Failures for the week have been 1856 in
the United States, against 1876 last year,
and 20 in Canada. against 10 last year.
DR. SIMPSONS POWERFUL SERMON
Had The Effect Of Bringing In Contributions
Amounting TO SIS, 900.

At the Christian Alliance convention
at Old Orchard, Me-, Sunday, Rev. Dr.
A. B. Simpson raised $55, 900 for foreign
missions.
DR.. Simpson preached powerful SER
mon in the forenoon on the subject of
Missions" He reviewed the work the
Christian Alliance has done, showing
that 1t has about 300 workers in 70 CEN
tres Of heathendom. More than 1000
converts have been gathered in, as the
first fruits of the harvest.
He appealed for a greater force of
workers, and a larger contribution, to
the end that the world may be evan
gelized, and the second coming of Christ
fastened.
At the conclusion Of his sermon, col
lectors We're sent among the audience
and pledge cards distributed. These
cards, after being filled out by contribu-
tors, were handed to DR.. Wilson, who
read the amounts, and the pledgs and
cash were given in charge Of Mrs. Simp-
son and one Of the elders.
The pledges came in with such rap
idity that at times DR.. Wilson had 25
or 30 to read at once. There were two
pledges Of $4,000 each, two of $4,000, one
of $500. two Of 5000, two of $500, oneof
$1,000, two of $1,000, five Of $500, and many
ranging from 500 to $500. More than
100 pledges of 81 each were received.
The cash contributions Of the day
amounted to about $500, and to this was
added checks for about $4,000 more. The
remainder of the $4,000 was in pledges,
to be paid within periods ranging from
one to IL months. Several watches,
rings and lockets, and pair Of brace
lets were contributed by members of
the audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
Further Expansion In Fall Demand For S ap es.
Railroads Show Big EARNINGS.

Crop reports and probabilities havecon-
stituted an important contribution to
general trade, and business advices this
week. Among the favorable features
have been the reports regarding the corn
crop, government estimates pointing to
yield Of probably 100000 900 bushels,
heavy increase over last year. and al
most in touch with the record of 1896.
Spring wheat indications apparently
bear out earlier trade advices, showing
decrease in conditions during July.
The reduction of 25,000,O0O bushels in the
probable outcome estimated, however,
still allows OF total wheat crop Of $685.
100000 bushels.
Cotton crop deterioration Is indicated
by the governments report, and prices
are "a cent higher on the week. Re-
Election of the good business in Amer
lean cotton manufacturing come from
Fall River in the report of payment of
increased quarterly dividends by ma
jority of the mills.
The iron and steel situation is partic
ularly interesting at present. Though
not specially active at eastern markets,
western advices are of heavy demand,
scarce supplies of material, higher
prices and increasing volume of bust
ness boxed for next year.
Hides, leather, boots and shoes are
sympathetcally strong.
Striking testimony to the volume of
business doing in the country at large is
furnished by the July report of gross
earnings of leading railroads. The to-
tai earnings of los systems for July ag-
gregate $4S,995,515, a gain of II percent
over those of July year ago.
The prices situation Is in the main en-
couraging to producers. A reactionary
tendency in cereals, some few meat pro-
ducts, groceries and miscellaneous ar
ticles was noted in July, but large
number of provisions advanced as did
many raw and manufactured materials
and products of industry generally.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

Washington, Aug. 15.-The monthly
statement of the imports and exports of
the United States shows that during
July the imports of merchandise
amounted. to $59,925,17S of which nearly
$26,OOO,O0O was free of duty. The in
crease, as compared with July, 1885, was
about 100000. The exports Of domes-
tic merchandise during July amounted
to s9295S,46S, an increase of over $20,-
100000 During the seven months of
the calendar year the dutiable imports
of merchandise. exceeded those of the
corresponding period in 1898 by nearly
$33,OOO,OO0, and the domestic exports
were nearly $S,OOO00O less than for the
corresponding months in 1898. For
the seven months the gold exports ex-
ceeded the imports by nearly $i,OO00OO.
For the seven months the silver exports
exceeded the imports by nearly $4,000
000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

The flour market is little firmer, on
the continued frmness of cash wheat
at Minneapolis. with the millers re-
fusing to accept of bids, except at
stronger prices.
Cornmeal is unchanged, with oatmeal
and the cereals quiet.
Corn is little changed, with a quiet
demand.
Oats are little firmer, at least on oats
to arrive.
Hay and straw are quiet, with little
change. Millfeed Is easy.
No changes are noted in pork and lard.
A better trade was noted in beef, with
forequarters firmer.
Pork and lard are steady
Muttons are fairly steady, with veals
in full supply and easy.
Poultry is not much changed, with
alive easy.
Butter is firm, with better prices real
lied. Cheese is well sustained. Eggs
are in quiet demand, but reported fairly
sustained.
Beans are in quiet request, and I'M
changed. Apples continue dull and
easy.
Potatoes are little firmer with good
sweets firmer and higher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
AN APPEAL TO GOVERNORS
To Ask Citizens Of Their States 10 Contribute
Toward Relief OF Porto Rieans.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Secretary Root
has sent an appeal to governors to aid
In furnishing relief to the Porto Rlcan
storm sufferers. General Weston, chief
commlssary, is establishing supply sta
lions at Savannah Atlanta, New York
and Chicago, for the purpose Of re-
ceiving and caring for relief stores. The
following has been sent to the governors
of the several states:
Il enclose herewith copies Of two tel
egraphic dispatches received from the
governor general Of Porto Rico. by
which 1t appears that the devastation
wrought by the recent hurricane in that
island Is even greater than was at first
supposed. 1t Is evident that a great
multitude Of people, rendered utterly
destitute by this awful calamity, must
be fed and cared for during consider
able period until they can have the OPP
portunity to produce food for them
selves. Enormous quantities of sup
plies of the kinds indicated by the gov
ernor general must be procured.
THE magnitude of the work to be ac-
complished leads this department to
supplement- the appeal already made to
the mayors of the principal cities of the
country, by a more general appeal, and
beg you to ask the people OF your state
to contribute generously to the relief of
the people of Porto Rico.
Swift steamers have been provided
to leave fhe port Of New York to carry
the supplies directly to Porto Rico as
rapidly as they can be collected.
Contributions should be either in sup
plies of the character indicated or in
money, in order that the supplies can
be purchased. The supplies should be
sent to Colonel F. B. Jones' army build
ing, foot Of Whitehall street, New York
city, in packages plainly marked Porto
Rican Relief" and he should be con-
suited as to time Of shipment. Money
should be sent to the National Bank of
North America, New York city, which
has been designated as depository for
the relief fund.-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
More Gold "BilIS."

The Treasury Department made requi.
sltion upon he Bureau of Engraving and
Printing for the printing Of $10,000,O00
in gold certificates of $40 each. The
Treasurer now holds large unissued
supply of certificates of the larger denom-
nations. 1t is the evident intention OF
the Treasury Department to be in a posi-
ton to issue gold certificates freely for
gold coin, should the tall movement of
currency lead to demand at the Treas.
ury for gold certificates in exchange for
gold coin.
1t is to be noted that while gold coins
can be freely had in denominations OF
hives and tens, the law restricts the issue
OF gold certificates to denominations OF
twenty dollars or multiples thereof. 1t
is a debatable question, therefore,
whether gold certificates will adequately
meet the demand for money of small de-
nominations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Scarborough Beach Victim Identified.

Wexford, R. l., Aug. 15.-The body Of
the unknown man found on Scarborough
beach Friday morning with the hands
tied has been identified as that of Frank
H. Shaw, SS years old, who was en-
ployed as a railway inspector on the
Brooklyn Elevated railway. The body
was identified by r. H. Thomas of Brook
Ign, who is brother-in-law of the de-
ceased. Thomas stated that Shaw left
his home in Brooklyn Oh Aug. Z, sup
posedly to attend to his daily duties.
Since that time nothing has been seen Of
him, and the railway people had insti-
tuted an inquiry as to his whereabouts.
Shaw was not addicted to the use of in
toxicants. He was an athlete. The af-
fair is as much involved in mystery as
ever,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

Andrew Carnegie has donated 910,0
to found public library at Keighley
Yorkshire.
The assembly of Victoria adopted a
resolution pledging the colony to join
the Pacific cable scheme.
Earthquake shocks, accompanied by
torrential rain, are reported from the
central portion of Portugal.
A. l.. Palmer, ex-judge of the supreme
court of New Brunswick, died at st.
John. He was injured while stepping
from a street car in Boston short time
ago.
The pope has appointed Cardinal
Logue, prmate Of Ireland, apostolic
delegate to Ireland for the purpose Of
presiding at the national synod of Irish
bishops to be held in 1900.
The training ship Alliance has left
Southampton for cruise of the Medi-
terranean. She will touch at Gibraltar
and will there probably meet Admiral
Dewey's flagship Olympia.
An American named Black, who has
been residing in Epinal, capital of the
department of Vosges has been expelled
from France on suspicion of espionage.
Ostensibly he dealt in photographs.
Consul General Holloway reports to
the state department from st. Peters
burg that it is reliably stated that Eng
fish capitalists have recently invested
$4,000 900 in petroleum lands in Russia.
The Peruvian government has received
dispatches announcing the defeat of the
Init tctc al oil Ia IL
that Vizcarra, the rebel leader, will have
to seek refuge in Ecuador or give himself
up.
kilograms from Greytown report the
arrival there of IA members of the United
States canal commission and 40 more
are expected in a few days to restudy
the proposed canal routes across Mica
ragua.
An enthusiastic meeting of 5000
Hebrews was held at London for the
purpose of expressing sympathy with
Captain Dreyfus. 1t was resolved, in
the event of the acquittal of Dreyfus, to
hold a meeting of rejoicing.
Reports from the French treaty coast
indicate that the results of the season s
operations thus far are very unfavorable
to the French codfishers and lobster
packers. The catch in both these staples
Is far below the average.
Dispatches from Durham, Natal an
nounce that an armor plated train, fitted
with loopholes, has been sent to the
Natal Transvaal border and that ar
tillery of the Orange Free States is going
to occupy Van Remen's pass.
The French government is about to
eXpend several million francs on the
coast defenses of Caledonia, according
TO a report to the state department from
our commercial agent there, Mr.. Wolff.
The work has already commenced.
An unconfirmed report is in circulation
that a case of bubonic plague has de-
veloped at Oporto, Portugal. The Of
fetal Gazette announces that cases of
suspicious illness have been observed
during the past two months al Oporto.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says 1t is
proposed, after the close of the Paris
exposition next year, to open an Ameri-
can exhibition either in Moscow or st.
Petersburg, to consist chiefly of Ameri-
can exhibits from Paris, with view of
extending American trade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
A HydrophObia Skunk.

Harley ]. Emerson, a former towns
man, now living in Albuquerque, N. NJ,
sent his iatber-in-law, DR.. H. S. Browne,
Arizona papers containing strange ac-
count of a mad skunk. Mr.. Emerson
writes that the incident is absolutely
true as he was in Jerome at the time.
The following is taken from the Jerome,
Arizona, Hustler:
This morning about 3 o'clock Chris
Wager, who, with George P. Progg, is
working on a group of claims beyond
the Equator, heard Mr.. Progg scream
out repeatedly and as though in great
pain. Thinking he was experiencing a
severe nightmare he was not inclined to
pay much attention to him. Progg
screamed for light. Wager struck a
light and was Mortified to see poor Progg
pulling at hydrophobia skunk, which
had its poisonous teeth embedded in his
nose. Progg had the venomous animal
by the throat irving to tear it loose from
his nose, but choked it to death before
its hold loosened.
The unfortunate man and his COM
panion walked into town this morning,
arriving at 10 o'clock. He will be sent
to the hospital at Prescott tomorrow
morning.
The bite Of the hydrophobia skunk is
oltentimes fatal. Several deaths have
occurred in this county from such bite.
1t is to be hoped the victim may recover
from the effectc of the hite "
Another paper announced that the un-
fortunate man was taken to the Pasteur
Institute in Chicago, the people in Jerome
raising funds for the journey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Columbia Takes the Gun.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 15.-Columbia
added another victory to her record yes
terday by defeating Defender 13m. U.s.
over a 3Smile course, and Amorita de-
feated Colonia, Quisetta and Ariel in the
schooner class, finishing IL seconds
ahead of Colonia, which was second
boat, and winning the race by I'm. 14s.,
corrected time. These races, which
brought together the fastest sloops and
schooners on this side of the water, were
given in conjunction with the cruise of
the New York Yacht club The prizes
were two cups, valued at $500 and $1,000
EACH for the sloop and schooner classes,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Three Girls Drowned.

Bremen, Me-, Aug. 15.-Mabel, Lizzie
and Flossie Weston, aged 49, Is and IL,
and Lizzie Dodge, aged IA, went to the
river near here to battle and Flossie
came running home over an hour later
in very excited frame of mind and I'M
able to tell just what the trouble was.
Her father ran to the river and was
Mortified to see the lifeess bodies of his
two daughters and the Dodge girl float
ing in the water. He brought them
ashore and summoned medical assist
ance but life was extinct. Flossie says
that she heard one of her sisters scream,
Il am drowning" whereupon she started
home for help. 1t is supposed that two
of the girls went to the rescue of the
other and that all three drowned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
"N0thinu 10 Arbilrate. I"

New Haven, Aug. 15.-General Mana
ger Chamberlain of the Consolidated
railroad when asked regarding the feel
ing Of the management of the road to-
ward their telegraph operators, said:
I'VE will not treat with the employees of
this road as representatives of labor or
CARNATIONS, but If they wish to come to
us as employees and present their griev-
ances through the proper channels they
will be heard" Mr.. Chamberlain also
said that there will be no arbitration in
the case, adding that in " opinion of
the management of the road there was
nothing to arbitrate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Van WICK For President.

Saratoga, Aug. 15.-Augustvs Van
Wyck left Saratoga last night and it is
announced that friends who have been
interested in the presentation of S
name as candidate before the Demo-
cratic national committee for the presi-
dency will hold conference at the Hoff-
man House, New York city, next Friday
night. The conference, 1t is announced,
will be presided over by Judge Joseph j.
Willett of Alabama.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Ohio Town Badly Scorched.

Cleveland, Aug. 15.-Fire destroyed q
large part of the business section of
Berea, a village IA miles southwest of
this city. Twenty-one business places
were burned. They were mainly two
story frame structures. The fire started
from an explosion of gasoline in BIZ
cycle repair shop, and as high wind
was blowing the flames spread with
great rapidly. The loss will be about
$4,000 with no insurance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Not an Unmixed BLESSING.

Washington, Aug. 15.-E. S. Holmes,
Jr an expert of the statistical bureau
of the department of agriculture, has
just completed report embodying the
results of tour of the flood devastated
region of Texas and making a careful
estimate of the damage done, the ag-
gregate of which he places at s7,414, 900.
The number of farms submerged is esti-
mated at 500, with total area of about
1,3SOOOO acres. OF this area there was
about 100000 acres under cultivation.
While the crops over a very large area
were practically destroyed, the effect of
the rains on the upland crops will be
highly beneficial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

allow cough to run until itgets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say
oh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
t!ney be induced to try the successful med
ielne called Kemp's Balsam, which is
sold on positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
zoe. and SOC. Trial size free. At all
druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
To Invest Over a Million.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug 15.-New Eng
land parties have purchased land and
water power at Look No. 8, In st. Clair
county, this state, on which to erect one
of the largest cotton factories in the
south They proposed to begin work in
80 days and will expend over 81. 600, 900 on
the plant.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Meteor Dropped Out.

Portsmouth, Eng, Aug. 15-The
Royal Albert Yacht club regatta, off
Southsea, opened with race between
the yachts Bona, Rainbow, and Emperor
Williams Meteor. While trying to
weather the Bona, the Meteor carried
away her foresail gear, and gave up the
race.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Nevins was born in Philadelphia Feb. II,

Albert e. Davis, a former clerk In the
Cleveland waterworks department un-
der the McKisson administration, was
arrested, charged with defrauding the
city out of $500. A council committee
is investigating the various departments
of the city government, and 1t Is stated
that startling discrepancies have been
discovered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16

When the freckled girl took a seat
directly across the car from the bright
child the others were oppressed with
forebodings. But they had not long to
remain in suspense. "There's a COM
plexion with pattern in i'll exclaimed
the bright child, almost at once. Here
upon the others breathed more freely,
for it was likely the worst was over.
-[Detroit Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16
Two Burninu Accide nts.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 15.-Belle McFar-
land, aged IS, died last night from the
effect of burns. While at work at a cook
stove her dress caught fire from a spark.
A French-Canadian woman was per-
haps fatally burned at Basin Mills yes
terday. She was picking up refuse from
the Walker mill when her dress caught
fire from blaze on the shore of the
river. Instead Of wading into the water
she ran home, a quarter of mile away.
When a wise prophet predicts the
end Of the world, he invariably puts 1t
80 far In the future that no one he
knows will live to contradict him.--Chi-
cago Tribune.