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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
CBARLESTOWN.

Dr.. and Mrs. L. K. Thayer visited friends
in Walpole Sunday and Monday.
Rev. Lassiter goes to Rutland, VT, Tues
day, for short visit.
The village teachers departed for their
homes Saturday, expecting to return in the
autumn, as they have all been reelected.
Miss s. Abbie Spooner is expected soon
from her school in Dracut, Mass.
j. G. Stebbins, our oldest inhabitant, is
failing, and his ultimate recovery is doubtful.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
The graduating exercises of Charlestown
high school were held June 16, and the grad
yates we're Ruth Fay Bowman, Emma Ada
line Foss, Lizzie Damon Hutchins, Mary
Eliza Mcdonald. The following was the
program:
Song Of Welcome,
Prayer,
Piano Solo, Selected
Ruth A. Callahan
Essay-Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,
Essay-The Poets of New England,
Lizzie Damon Hutchins
Song-Over the Sea,
Recitation-The Soldiers Pardon, Smith
Grace Nj. Schofield
Recitation-Patient Mercy Jones, Field
Lottie E.. Hunt
Piano Duet, Selected
Ruth Symonds, Olive Miner
Essay-Mary Queen of Scots,
Emma Adaline Foss &.
Recitation-Tommy's Prayer, Amen
Lillian M. Hutchins
Song-Anchored,
Chorus
Recitation-Aunt Tabitha, Holmes
Bessie s. Callahan
Piano Solo, Selected
Marion L Reed
Essay-Fall of Pompeii,
Mary Eliza Mcdonald
Presentation of diplomas,
Benediction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21

Your correspondent is indebted to o. p.
Fullam for very generous sample of straw
berries, which will soon be ready for market.
Mr.. Fullam is endeavoring to raise only the
best varieties for his customers and the larg Q
demand for his berries shows that he is meet
ing with success.
Dana Miller, employed by the Hardwick
Hardware Co. of Hardwick as tin smith, is
spending the week at his home.
Among those who are furnishing berries
this season for market are II. s. Cady, G. K.
Chase, A. M. Kendall and X. f. Lewis &
Son. The quality is good, notwithstanding
the dry weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Edwards of New
York are visiting Mrs. Edwards father, K.
f. Lewis.
Misses Mary and Alice Williams of Bel
lows Falls were guests of their grandfather,
Judge Kellogg, over Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Nutting returns today after a
several months stay with her daughter, Mrs.
Joslin, in New Haven. Conn.
o. L. Fisher and his nephew Kollin, Jr.,
spent Sunday in Townshend.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Rev. Mr.. Lang of Athens conducted the
Thursday evening prayer meeting last week
Mrs. G. L. Torrey is spending a week with
her daughter at Saxtons River.
Mrs Will Ober and little son, of Spring
field, Mass, are guests at j. B. Ober's.
David Bemis is suffering from fall which
he had while loading hay in barn.
Mrs. A. A. Wyman attended the W. G. I.
U. county convention at Jamaica last week
and Sunday evening, by request, gave
report of the convention in the Christian
Endeavor meeting.
School closes Friday after a profitable term
of IL weeks.
Hay and other crops are being unfavorably
effected by the continued dry weather. A
notice has been given inviting all interested
in celebrating the Fourth of July to meet at
the hotel Tuesday evening of this week.
Allie Marsh has commenced work at River
side farm, Saxtons River.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
A tale OF woe comes from St. Johnsbury

A tale of woe comes from St. Johnsbury
regarding the devastation wrought by the
forest tent caterpillar. 1t is reported that
the forest tent caterpillar appeared in Cal
edonia county just as the trees were leaf
ing out. At first their ravages were chief
ly confined to naples and fruit trees, but
now nearly every variety of deciduous trees
have suffered from them. When one en-
ters wood lot he hears constant sound
like the falling of rain. The trunks OF the
trees are alive with caterpillars and great
numbers OF them are swinging upon threads
on their way to the ground. Many OF the
forest-crowned hilltops of Caledonia coun-
ty, especially those covered with naples,
are as leafess and brown as in the late
autumn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
WESTMINSTER.

Arthur FarEum and wife of Newfane spent
Sunday with friends in town.
z. A. Hills, who has been in the south for
q number OF years with his family, has spent
8 few days this week with his father and sis
ter. ID. A. Hills and Miss Lizzie.
Bessie Leach went to the hospital at Keene
last week where delicate surgical operation
was performed Friday and at the time OF
writing reports arefsvofsble foI speedy re-
covery. 81 YEbu-
The farm and personal property belonging
TO the estate of the late Mary l.. Wells will
be sold at public auction July 8.
Mrs. Julia Woodward of Boston is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. A. j. Stoddard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
The President in Massachusetts.

The President in Massachusetts.
President and Mrs. Mckinley came to
Holyoke, Mass, Saturday and were the
guests over Sunday Of Hon. William Whit
ney, an ex-congressman. Sunday he at
tended divine worship at the Congrega-
tional church, much to the disappointment
of the Methodists who invited him nearly
a month ago to attend their church. Mr..
Whitney attends the Congregational church
and the president as his guest accompanied
him. Monday the president and party at
tended commencement at Smith college
and yesterday at Mt. Holyoke college
where the president presented the diplo-
mas. Miss Grace Mckinley, the presi-
dents niece, is member OF the graduating
class of the latter institution.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
Notice to WheeImen.

During the season of '99 we shall continue
to offer to riders and all other persons,
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini-
ment as the very best remedy for bumps,
bruises, scratches, gals, cuts, strains, bis-
ters, sore muscles, cramps, sunburn, pimp-
les, freckles, cbapped hands or face, rheu-
matism, neuralgia, or any ailment requir-
ing an external application.
Lady riders are specially pleased with
the Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clean
and delightful to use. Sold by sll drug
gi,ts at 25 cent, per bottle, one three times
as large for so cents. WED.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21

You get up In the morning tired, a bad
taste in the mouth and a headache. Know
what's the matteri Biliousness! Take De
Wits Little Early Risers. They regulate
the liver and cure constipation pleasantly and
promptly. Never gripe. Pierce's Pharmacy
o. A. Cast, mgr.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21

take DeWitt's Little Early Risers is when
you are suffering from constipation, bilious
ness, sick-headache, indigestion or other
stomach or liver troubles. Pierce's Phar-
macy, o. A. Cast, mgr.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
|. LEAD AND OTHERS
TRY TO FOLLOW!

I wish to announce to the peo-
pie of Bellows Falls and vicini-
ty that 1 have added new rub.
Der tired Landau Hack to my
large line of hacks and am fully
equipped to furnish one up to
Ell ght hacks for wedding parties,
or funerals. They may tell you
that all the hacks I have got are
what I run to the depot, but
don't take any stock in that class
of talk. Come up to my stable
at 1O4 Atkinson street and look
at my hacks and pairs of match
ed horses EVERY PAIR is
MATCHED, not hitched together
as the occasion may happen. l
am in this hack business to stay.
For prices and particulars come
around and see me. Don't for
get that 1 still run my hacks to
and from all trains. Always
order LovelPs hack and you will
never miss a train.
LEWIS c. LOWELL.
Telephone connections. Order book al
Pierce's Pharmacy and Lovell's Livery
Stable and also at l04 Atkinson st.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21
WATCH THE DATE.

Watch the date on your paper. 1t has been
the policy of this paper since Its establish
ment not to stop subscriptions at the exp1ra
tion of the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect. However when
dir ections are given either at ~the time OF
subscription or subsequently to have, the
the expiration of the time paid for unless
No paper will be stopped until all
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid in advance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-21

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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will find the TIMEs the best advertising med
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thriving manufacturing village and railroad
center at the border line of two states and
circulating in four counties of those states, 1t
is not excelled as a means of reaching large
and thrifty population. Rates will be fur
nished on application.
NoTIoH.
All postmasters are authorised agents TOR
the paper.
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Bellows Falls Times.
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EWIS C. LOWELL.

Telephone connections. Order book at
Pierce's Pharmacy and Lovelfs Livery
Stable and also at l04 Atkinson st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

W, r Bcrgloy of sumpJer II regis
tered "a, the ocoldun,
y. ~ Phlbaum Of Portland 10 80
the city on business
A. ] richards Of Portland II regis.
tcr'oJ ut tho Parker,
Every thing reduced AZ shanahanS
Great Clearance Sale.
T. A. wsandE Of South Bond was
IN Astoria yesterday
Thomas 8 Linton OF Spokane Is in
the cliy on business.
Gcorgr Walton Of Lswis and clark
Was In tow nyntsrday.
Geo. + Mundy Of Spokane registered
al the oecldon, yesterday.
Miss c. Forvatcr OF Long Dalch was
at tho occIdunt yesterday.
II you want barE,ins attend shana-
hans Great Clearance Sale
Mr and Mrs, 4 Rexford Of Ann
county are visiting In Astoria.
oscar wuismm Of Clatskanio regis
tered a, tho Parkgr yesterday
II. +. Hansen who has bccn tshlns
at Tillnmook has returned home.
VIM. Balls Of Portland was inter.
viewing Astoria EyucrTu yoru rdHy.
II. A. Hawkins and wife and A, Sea.
borg " IlwNco wurc In AHorsa yestcr-
day.
The trclgh, steamer Gco. W Elder
crossed out FOR San Francisco yes,er.
day.
j. NJ Hutchinson. wife and son OF
Portland arc registered at the oecl.
dent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Governor GeeT has received a tim
beT cruisr's ak. made Of the finest
steel and handsomely helved. the gift
Of A. F. KelAher. a Salem timber in
spector. Mr. Kelliher. a former resi-
dent OF Michigan, has been travelling
through the state for long time in
the interest Of Eastern investors, and
while In Salem a short time ago, he
showed the governor the snap-guard
ed pocket ak which he used In samp-
ling oregons forestry. The admirable
workmanship Of the tool so Impressed
Governor Geer THAI Mr.. Kelliher had
a counterpart Of the ak made and
presented TO him. Mr. Keihher, who
is now in the city, has just completed
an Inspection Of the nmbar OF Coos
and Curry counties and along the
McI<inzie He says The forests Of The
STATE are resources. OF which Eastern
w0odsmen know nothing, and Of when
they can have no. conception until thgy
pay A visit TO the timber belts Of the
Cascade and Coast ranges. These
belts. he says, offer boundless oppor-
tunities for oaital seeking investment
Mr.. Kelliher was recently in Clatsv p
county Investigating our timber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between c.
w. Rich and Alice May, under the Arm
name OF Rich & May, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent,
Alice May retiring, All the indebted
ness Of the Launch Ethel has been as
sumed by c. w. Rich and all the bills
due the launch Ethel must be paid TO
the Commercial Collection Agency,
Dalgity Il Reed, proprietors.
C. W. RICH
ALICE MAY.
Dated December 2s, 1899.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
BURNED TO DEATH.

CORVALLIS, Or, Dec. SO,- Mrs.
Malone, S5 years old, was burned to
death yesterday morning. at her home
in Alsea. She resided with her son,
Captain Malone. and arose shortly
before o'clock. Her screams at
tNcted attention, and her son found
her envelopsd in the flames of her
burning clothing. Her eyes were
burned out, and various parts Of her
body We're badly chared. She died a
few hours later.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

The Astorll football cranks are d.
vlded In their guefSes as 10 the out
come Of tomorr0w's game IN Portland
but probably the majority favor Multi
ncmah In their forecasts. The history
Of this season's playing certainly
sccms 10 be In the Portland players
favor. B,rklsy beat stanford 20 TO o.
L. Of o. wse defeated by Berkely II
10 and by Multn0mah % and
then 10 0. II Is said THAI Stanford
held Bcrkley down w-ll 81 The yecold
half but u II very prObtbly that
Derkely having a strong lead. played
on the defensive In the secDni haif.
determined To .pye STANFORD no chance
10 score by an acci1ensil opening.
The interest In tomorrow's game here
is considcrIbIs and several enihusias-
tic spots viii 80 Ip % witness 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

The ataam schooner Aberdesn left
yesterday for Ban Francisco and way
ports
our great clearance sale commences
on Tuesday, January B. sHANA'
HANS.
Thomas Tllbcri Of Cornelius in in
the city. undergoing treatment fCr
deafness.
rhc town elections Of Warrenton
ana New Astoria viii BE- held next
Wednesday.
A Mormon meeting viii be Lcld this
afternoon at $3.50. In Fishers halt over
the opera house
Fresh Columbia river gmclt: the
hlBt Of the season. are now on talc
at the pat" market.
Pure whisky Harper Perfect whisky
Harper every bottle guaranteed Har-
per. Sold by Ford 4 Stokes Company.
Astoria. oregon.
our prize 1876 organ vii be drawn
New Years eve. Chances given on
every $3.50 purchase Of holiday goods.
~ L. lse A.
Tile usual watch parties will not be
hrld this year on account Of New
Years eve falling on sunday.
A marriage llcennr was issued yes
tcrday 10 James Jamlchun and Miss
lone I. walkr. both Of Jewell
Tho successor 10 ex.Jualicc of the
Peace ]. NJ. Hughes will b. appointed
by the COUNTY court Wednesday
Herman Wise will have his annual
clearance sals announcement IN Tues
days AHtcr4an. that's whore the men
nsd boys win come IN.
The German ship sccstern cleared
yesterday at the custom house for
Qusnstowa with T.7i] bushels of
wheat.
The scow schooner wakiakum clear
ed at the custom housc ycsterdly
with 10000 feet Of lumber for San
Frinclsco.
The launch Of the Perry which went
20 the bpttom OF the bay Thursday
nigh, was raised by ths Lincoln. She
VIII be repaired.
The Nashville students last night
delighted those who attended The
singing was unusually pleasing and
IN, spcclaltles. clever,
There will be no work on street I'm
proycmcnts until the weather Is more
favorable. It is almos, impossible to
move dirt at present.
a committee was around yesterday
soliciting members for the new social
club 4, Is proposed N organize a
number of names were secured.
Constable wickman has warrant
FOR the arrest OF Steve Drumman upon
the charge OF assault annd bat, ~.
Lars Rogsnas is the complainant.
May Evans. the woman who wns
confined In the city Jail on the charge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
AROUND TOWN.

School opcpn again Tuesday.
u l.. Arkwln Of Bakor CITY In In the
city.
". =, Com OF Bay ciW In at the
Parker
4. E Smith OF Portland Ia at tn"
Parker
II. u. Clark waa over from Iwaeo
yesterday.
c. E. Kcrleo was over from Ilwaco
ycn,criHy
crswnsh. cooked In wins. at tho Ma.
tional Cafe.
w Porter ot wca,port was In tho
city yesterday,
Jos Lawlcr Of Portland Is registered
at the Parker,
T. d, Ncwhvry of Philadelphia Is at
thc Ocndrnt
Good glrl wanted for houBcwork. In.
qulrc at this oiiicc.
VIM. FrcdrnburR of ilwaco wBa IN
the city yesterday.
l.. r, Anderson OF Portland was In
The city yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Grace LeabO: Jr. Vice President, Mrs.
Eliza cuT1n: Treas, Mrs. Pauline
zlegler; Chaplain. Mrs. Barbara Hart
wig; Sec, ArS. Ella Dolneka: Con-
dDctor, Mrs. Clara Adams. Guard.
Mrs. Fna Mattson; iss cdor Bearer,
Miss Myrtle Doibska: 2nd Color Bear
er. Lena Fann1n: 3rd Color Bearer,
Mrs Belle cieyelInd; lth Color Bear
or. Mn. Sophia Hail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
LAND CHANCE.

l have homestead title to 100 acres
Of land in the forest reserve, which
can be exchanged for l6O acres any
where in the United States without
any extra expense or duties what
ever Price So per acre. Write TO
box SS3, Corvallis, oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Captin G. 4. Nuason. ~ the steamer
Acme. was arrested IN Seattle Friday
afternoon. charged with comparing 10
turn the steamer City # Renton. ply
Ing on LAX. Washington, on :hc same
route as his boa;. II is alleged that
Munson entered into 9n arrangement
with c. Z. Eagin. by which the latter
was to set lire to the Rsnton on Christ
mas eve Egan rays he then informed
a young man named Russell. en-
rloyed on the Eteame= Gazells. of the
plan. Ne says that ne then entered
ino an agrssnant whereby Russell
should be an savesdrOppcr at conver-
satiens between himself and Munson.
Russell Is saii 10 have heard the con-
yerations. ana 70 have seen Nunson
pay Pagan so 90 account. On Christ
mas day MunsOn was accused Of the
conspiracy. and It is alleged that he
made a confession inplcatins bis two
partners, 5. Atwell and s. F. Fish,
In tie matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
EAGLES TAKE NOTICE.

Members are requested to be present
Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clot harp.
Business of importance to ms
acted. BY order of
c. ]. CURTIS, w. PIT.
A. LEBERMAN, W. Sec.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
TO ASTORlANS.

The DAILY AsrOHtAS will be found
an sale iu Portland az tho we'll. knuwn sta.
tionsry houas off,. d, HandluJ a Co., apt
Washington street. Orders for HdVeT'
aisinE lsn with this nfm viii receive
prompt Attention,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Roslyn coal lasts longer, is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney nues than any other. George
W. snnborn, Agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31
TopAY's WEATHER,

PORTLAND. Dur, 81 i-wcatcrn on
gpn. Washington ami Idaho; ucoapinn'
al rain today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Of drunkenness. was yesterday adj
Judged insane and wus committed 20
n" Gsytum by County Judge Gray.
Sha was taken up last night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Dr. Geo. -. Story. surgeon at Fort
Stevens. has bcen ordered o. report at
headquarters. San Francisco. lie viii
probably be assigned 10 the Philip
nlnrn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

The annual election of officers was
held at the last regular meeting of the
Womens' Relief Corps, which resulted
as follows: President. Mrs. Sarah
Fastaband; Sr. Vice President, Mrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

PiirOns n the thea5er ars COM
pliinlng. with reason, because the
street light has bssn removed from
III, corne, by the only play house in
Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

II In Understood that with she active
work ~ the past few days. more
than the required number Of namts
have bc,n secured for the three-roads
pctiunn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

R0slyn coal Is the best and most eco
nomical coal for household use IN As
toria. Try II once and you will have
no other. George W. sanborn, Agent.
Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

A fire in uppertown yesterday called
out the department but the blaze was
exuLgulshed by "A temporary bucket
brigade before the engines arrived. 1t
was in a dwelling housa owned by
G. l., Parker and occasloned damage
that $50 will cover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

Among those mentioned as congress
slonal timber in the First district,
should Tongue not be nominated, are
Catch Of Marion county, Brownell OF
Benton, Fullerton of Douglass and
Woodcock Of Lane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-31

This Is the end of the year of 1890
and the rate war is still on, 1t has
long passed the sensational stage and
is now duh, uninleresting fact,
though 1t saps local trade as persist
emily as ever. The New York meet
ing of the bigwigs, If it took place at
all, occurred weeks ago, but the ex-
pected orders that would send rates
back to normal do not put in an ap-
pcarance
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-30

Bad 4 To High School Y,sisrd.y
Afternoon.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY SELEC-
TIONS OF A PLEASING NATURE
"A DEBATE-AN EXCELLENT
ADDRESS BY REV. c. z.
CLARKE. PASTOR OF THOMP-
SON NJ. E. CHURCH.

An interesting set of patriotic exer,
cises were held by the pupils Of the
High School yesterday afternoon At
two o'clock. and were attended nv
number of the friends of the parfici-
pants.
The programme consisted OF tha
songs, America" washington
STARS and Stripes Forever and Star
Spangled Banner" rendered by tbs
school chorus; recitation, entitled
The Arsenal at Springfield by K.
Meyers; a debate on Resolved. that
Washington was greater man than
Lincoln by Miss Mary Stanton and
Miss Nellie Reece, and a memorial adj
dress by Rev. C. E Clarke, pastor of
the Thompson NJ E. Church.
The musical and literary selections
were handled in quite creditable way.
much to the entertainment of those
present. As to the result of the de-
bate the honors were about equally Is
trlbuted among the audience and no
decision was given. The singing of
The Star Spangled Banner" was led
by Miss Ada Graham, who acquitted
herself in charming manner. One OF
the most pleasing features of the after
noon was the memorial address.
Rev. Clarke began with Dickens
story of the haunted man, who prayed
that he might be blessed with the boon
OF forgetfulness and who, when his re-
quest was granted, went through life
sadly repeating: See that my grave
is kept green"
He next spoke of every nation hav-
ing its characters and referred to lead
Ing characters in Rome, Greece. Ger
man and English history, whose names,
the people would not allow to die. The
speaker then referred to the fact thai
America has too many illustrious
names, to all be kept specifically in
memory, but has set apart a day on
which all can be honored and memoir
les refreshed by rehearsing their deeds.
Each country also has its great epcchs
Rome, when she produced men like
Cincimatus and Regulas; England,
when she destroyed what was called
the invincible army. America has At
least three of these great epochs-her
colonial period, her great rebellion and
lastly, what is usually called her N~eat
humane war, which seems to be ter
minating in expansion. which we trust
will be blessing to have civilized
citizens of the islands of the seas
In conclusion Rev. Clarke said:
Decoration Day this year means more
to US, because of the mother, who has
for thirty years been decorating the
grave of the husband and father, who
will find by it new made grave Of the
son of that father; thus giving those
of US who are younger, the added inter-
est of placing flowers on the graves OF
those who have grown up with us ard
from whom we have so recently part
ed; they also having given their lives
for the country's honor"