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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
Japanese to Corner Camphor.

Vancouver B. c., Sept. News
comes from Formosa that the japanese
government intends, after the monop-
oily system comes into force, to hold
all camphor made in the island for six
months or so without making any sales
and then to fix the price according to
the demand which may be found to ex-
list for the drug in foreign countries.
The recent abolition of some $500 kilEs
for the manufacture OF camphor as a
threw MANY hands out of emnloYrnent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
TWO WAYS OPEN.
In the Philippine Matter According
to. London Chronicle.

London, Sept. 1.-The Daily Chronicle
says editorially this morning:
IF the United States are determined
to conquer the Philippines by sheer
force of arms, they can and will do it.
If, on the other hand, they resolve to
rule this obstinate but interesting race
by making them the masters of their
own destinies. the task is quite as
much within their range and would in
volve a smaller expenditure of time and
effort -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
CITY MARSHAL KILLED.
Glimpse of the Border Rufian Days
at Sedan.

Sedan, Sept. IA. A. Wilson, city
marshal, was killed and o. C. Kiser,
sheriff, was badly wounded in the arm
by Glenn and Marcus DarneIl while the
latter were resisting arrest here The
DarneH boys were wanted for horse
stealing. Both escaped. A posse of cit
liens is in hot pursuit Of the murder
erS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
winklers Band Stranded.

Atchfson, Sept 1-Winkler's juvenile
band of Chicago, is stranded on a
choral reef The band has been play
ing in Atchison for several days, and
the management hoped to get out of
debt through a benefit performance at
the theater last night but failed, the
total receipts amounting to only 81.
The management owes board bill
and other debts amounting to $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
Monstrous Watermelona.

What the sand hills can't do in the
way of growing watermelons there is
no use trying to do. S. A. Orber brought
in from the sand hills this morning
naonstrosity in the shape of melon,
weighing 80 pounds. His load of melons
averaged so pounds each. Several cars
have been chartered on the railroads
for water melon shipments this week.
a hiIane Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

Just as the consumers Of meat were
about to substitute eggs owing to the
high price Of their favOrite article OF
food, a combine got a corner on the
egg market. The visible supply of
eggs is larger than ever before known
at this time of year and the price is
higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
Pensions For Kansana.

washington, Sept. Pensions have
been granted as follows:
AdditionaI-Patrick Lacey, st. Paul,
$40 to S12
Inerease-James F. Whitney. Larned.
s24 to $50.
r eissue-Jacob Schopp. Abilene, $45;
William Je1lison, Viets, $12; George
Smith, Garnett, $24.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

not unlock his store for anyone But
the others still continue the Sunday
business and that gentleman loses con-
siderable trade-from not only new
customers, but regular customers He
is very earnest in his desire to see the
Sunday ordinance either enforced or re-
peaIed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

Syracuse Herald: If the Philippine
war continues for many more months,
congress will have to enact new reve-
nue. measures on the very eve of the
presidential election. and that will be
a bad thing for the Republican party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

France seems to be confronted with a
crisis whether Dreyfus is convicted or
acquitted, but she win make the least
News
Perhaps the same might be truth
fully said of Dreyfus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

John r. Mclean is certain Of the sup
port Of two newspapers in his race for
the governorship. He has just pur-
chased one at Toledo in addition to the
one at Cincinnati which he already
nunnd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

The success of the sultan Of Sulu
In hanging onto an office with gooo
salary attached has aroused a sus-
picion that he is an Ohio man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

The Democratic boss has been carry
ing things with a high hand in ONO
while the Republican boss was away In
H7rlrOnn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
TFrom the New York Pressl

from the New York Press.1
Two girls can love each other unless
there is some man for them both to
love.
When humor strikes a woman she
acts like she was caught in lightning
storm.
Unless a man tells a girl what he
doesn't think about her he can never
hope to enjoy her respect.
Lots of girls who don't know enough
to go in out of the rain know enough to
send in their best hats.
A man finds out about each of two
girls who are friends from the other,
and both of them find out about him
from each other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
SEVEN CAMPS OF wooDMEN.
Big Celebration at Manhattan Attend
ed by Ten Thousand People.

Manhattan, Sept. Yesterday was
a great day for Manhattan and the
Modern Woodmen of the Fifth district.
Fully ten thousand people were present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

BY the time the war closes ohio may
be able to boast of as many coiohels
rs Kentucky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
For Sac.

Fair ground reunion privileges. For
nrices and terms call at G. A r. head
quarters. a. P. SHREVE, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

The man without a trust remedy can
not hope much longer to occupy a posi-
ton near the center of the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

the farmers in these states insures the
prosperity of the merchants, manufac-
turers and people of all other occupa-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

We suppose that when a Christian
scientist wants to commit suicide he
simply makes himself believe that no
such thing as life exists, and dies with
out making a muss by taking poison or
spilling his blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

There is a terrible lot Of talk Of
fathers disinheriting their daughters,
considering that all the girls ever get
is a new trunk and two or three new
dresses when they marry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

Every woman thinks that her hus-
band derives an income from other
sources than his salary, of which he
keeps her in ignorance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

The Dominicans seem to think the
name of Jininez is one to swear by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

Unless a girl announces that she in
tends to go direct to housekeeping
when she marries, and gives her
friends a chance to buy suitable pres
ents, she never gets enough furniture
together to leave a boarding house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
GLOBE SIGHTS

[From the Atchison Globe.1
Occasionally you find strong
minded woman in the church who con-
trolls her preacher, soul and body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

When a girl has her picture taken
wearing a dress cut very low in front,
she cOmplicates matters by turning her
eyes downward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01
Now that Mrs. Lysander John Apple

NOW mat MIS-. LySduueT JOHu Apple
ton and her daughters, Daysey Mayrne
and Junebelle, have concluded their
summer visiting, and returned home,
Mrs. Appleton has sent out a report
that Chauncey st. Elmo Appleton has
the scarlet fever. Mrs. Appleton does
this to head off return visits from the
people she and her daughters have Wis
tied this summer. 1t is a dodge she
works every fall, and we hereby give
her friends notice that Chauncey St
Elmo hasn't the scarlet fever; didnt
have the measles last fall, the whoop-
ing cough the fall before that, and has
never had anything but teething trou-
hi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-01

Charley Harger says that Ed. Little's
faVorite poem is KipHng's:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01

that you were alert, the conjunction of
days and years had already set your
attention toward omething reminiscent
So will this morning take up familiar
talk about some things we've been
happily together in these years that
our life has been flowing on under the
light and goodness of our Heavenly
Father.
Most Of you having come here during
recent years, it will be to you new
story If l tell how it came to pass that
one found himself here somewhile earlier.
In the fall of 1873 a minister having
resigned his former work was in New
York for the winter. One day came a
big letter signed officially by six men.
Other letters, not official, followed,
hearty and urgent, saying the thing had
not been planned or any wise worked
up: it simply sprang up of itself; "in a
dozen places here and there" said
Principal Fuller: "all are of one mind
and we're sure it must be of the Lord"
Well, 1t itcertainly wasn't of 'candidating," )"
GContinued on 4th pagel
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
A Shocking Accident.

On Monday afternoon shocking acci-
dent occurred in the railroad yard, when
two section men, George Gotta and
Henry Boucher, were run over by an
engine. The gang Of men were working
in the lower end of the yard, and when
the mail train that reaches here at 4.2O
p. M, came up there was considerable
shifting going on. The helper for the
train going East was on a siding and
started to back up to join her train.
The section men were at work on this
siding and did not notice the engine,
despite the ringing of the bell, as there
was so much noise from the other trains.
Just before the engine hit Mr.. Gotta one
Of the men cried out and Mr.. Gotta
Strengthened up so that the rear of the
engine struck him in the back and threw
him aside. Mr.. Boucher did not hear
the cry and was leaning over cleaning
out the rails. The engine threw him for.
ward as it struck and ran over him,
horribly crushing one arm and leg. He
was caught and dragged about 80 feet
before the engine could be stopped and
when picked up he was bruised almost
beyond recognition. He was immediate.
ly carried to his home on St. Mary's
street and medical aid was called. It
was seen that the only possible chance
of recovery was to amputate the injured
members and the operation was imme-
diatelv begun. But the chances were
few and the patient died when it was
about half over.
Mr.. Boucher leaves a wife and three
small children. He was member of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trackmen and
OF the st. Johnsbury Court, e. o. F.
The latter organization will pav his
widow $1,000, the amount OF insurance
carried by the deceased.
Mr.. Boucher will be buried Thursday
morning at 8 O'Clock from Our Lady of
VICTORIES church and will be given all the
honors due Forester. st. Johnsbury
Court, No 800, Of which he was men,
Der, and Sherman Court, No. 627, acting
as escort.
Mr.. r.NCota was quite seriously hurt,
but will recover before many weeks.
There was really no one to blame for
the accident, as the proper warning was
given by the bell, and the accident seems
to- be one of those unexplainable and
particularly sad ones incident to rail-
road lite.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01

was 6ttingly celebrated at the church
Sunday morning by an anniversary
sermon, followed by an appreciative
tribute by Charles. H. Horton, and
on Monday evening by an informal
social gathering in the church
parlors.
An interesting feature Of the morn
ing service was the response to the
pastors inquiry for a raising Of
hands OF all who had heard his first
sermon rs years ago in that pulpit.
Less than 20 hands were raised,
showing how many changes have
occurred in the church in that time.
The sermon was full oil interesting
"reminiscences and we give below
copious extracts.
THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON.
Somewhile ago, planning ahead, as the
minister must for his Sunday themes,
lighted on Jan. 20, nearest neighbor to
date much hallowed in my remembrance.
Not caring however to call attention to
it, l thought may be it would pass with
out notice. But l presently discovered
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01

ened that the general public may know
and rest assured that so lar as possible
the Academy is awake and up-to-date,
and trying to give every advantage pos
sible to those who intend to come under
its influence. The balance of the funds
may be used in this way, or in any way
that may be deemed for the best interests
of the Academy"
A committeeof the trustees, designated
by the donor, consisting of Edward T.
Fairbanks, the treasurer, D. Y. Comstock,
principal, and Robert Mackinnon, is
vested with full authority to determine
the appropriation of this gift.
The CALIFORNIAN heartily congratu-
lates the Academy upon its timely gift
from an unknown friend. 1t is rare
circumstance for any institution to re-
ceive so generous gift, so intelIigently
applied and under conditions so abso.
lutely untrammeled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01

Church Notes.
The ladies of the Church of the Messiah
have in preparation an amusing enter
tainment tor the evening of St. Valentines
Day, Feb. IA. The game OF Loves Arch
cry" will be enjoyed. Some Of st. Valen-
tines hidden mysteries will be discovered.
A floral wedding will be illustrated. These
will be interspersed with recitations and
music. This variety will be sure to please
both old and young.
First Church of Christ, Scientist. ODD
Fellows block, Sunday morning service
at 10 45. subject. Soul" Sunday school
after the morning service. Wednesday
evening meeting at 80.
Mrs. John H. Drew will address the Y. P.
{. U. of the Universalist church Sunday
evening. Subject, What can l do to
advance the temperance cause"
About 80 young people gathered at the
home of Miss Carrie S. Drew last Thurs
day evening. to attend the social given
by St. Margaret's Guild. A pleasing
programme was given, the violin work
of Master Arthur Lamotte being es-
pecially fine. The young man Is only
eight years old. but shows a ineness of
touch and elegance OF expression well
worthy OF one many years his senior.
Christian Endeavor day will be observ-
ed by the societies of the North and
South churches at Q union service at the
South church next Sunday evening at 7
o'clock. A special programme has been
prepared which will interest all
The social under the direction of the
Ladies Circle of the First Baptist church
last Thursday evening was complete
success. 1t was held at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs, Forbes and large number at
tended. The musical and literary parts
were very interesting. The former were
rendered by number Of young ladies
and mixed quartette OF children, assist
ed by Chas. H. Woods OF Passumpsic,
and the speaking by children. The read
ing of "John Three Sixteen" by Mrs.
Hussey and "The Milf Tree" by the pas
tor was highly appreciated.
Next Wednesday evening will occur the
monthly church covenant meeting when
the pastor hopes to see large number
present. The communion service will be
observed next Sunday at IL 80 a. M,
and the Bible school as usual. at noon.
The subject Of the sermon for next Sum
day morning will be "Josephs Wagons"
and in the evening "Christ the Good
Shepherd" .a.
The Apollo of Hebron: Politician"
will be the subject Of the lecture at Grace
Methodist church, next Sunday evening,
by Rev. Thomas lyric.
AT the Church of the Messiah, next
Sunday morning, the pastor will speak
upon "Earnestness and Enthusiasm in
Religion" repeating, by request. sermon
preached in the series oi special services
at the beginning of the year. .tn
Traditional Local on papes 4 and 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
The Vermont Delegation.

John E. Harris writes 10 the Burling-
ton Clipper in his regular Washington
letter the following interesting informa-
tion concerning their home life in the
national capital:
Senator Ross has been given the end
seat OF the last or rear full row on the
republican side of the senate chamber,
at the vice presidents extreme left. Al
though not prominent one the seat is a
desirable and in every way satisfactory
one, and the senator will probably con-
tinue to occupy it.
Senator Ross has finally secured rooms
at the Riggs House, on the same floor
with Judge Powers. The Riggs is one
of the best hotels in the CITY, largely
patronized by members OF either house
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
Good News for the Academy.

At special meeting of the trustees of
St. Johnsbury Academy, held Jan. 81,
1899, the following public announcement
was authorized.
A friend of the Academy who is, and
who desires to remain unknown, has
recently given to it the sum of ten thou
sand dollars. Following is an extract
from the letter accompanying the gift:
ut is with great pleasure that the en-.
closed draft for $4,000 is handed you.
1t comes from one who sincerely wishes
long life and prosperity to this honored
institution of learning. Should it be
thought best the donor would like $4,000
at least so used that the working plant
of the institution may be so strength
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
Daughters of American Revolution.

The annual meeting Of the St. John De
Crevecoeur Chapter of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution was held at
the home of Mrs. c. H. Stevens, Satur-
day, Jan. %. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year. Re-
gent. Mrs. P. F. Hazen; secretary, Mrs.
c. H. Stevens; treasurer, Miss Caroline
S. Woodruff; registrar, Mrs. J. W. Tit
comb. Mrs. Clarence Lingham was ap.
pointed as alternate for the regent to
represent the chapter at the Continental
Congress of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution to I've held in Washing
ton, d. c., Feb. 20 25.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

-Th, Museum will be open Saturday
evening, Feb. 4, from until 8 O'Clock.
-Rice's Comedians, who pleased every
body when here last season, will appear
at Howe Opera House for one week,
commencing Feb. 20.
Letters advertised at the post Office for
the week ending Jan. %, are as follows:
Before. Nelson, Badger, F. E., Chickering,
w. S., Drown, c. L., Geer, Ellen S.,
Knapp, O. E., Palmer, Mrs. Mary Ann.
The next rehearsal of the Choral
Union will be held on Tuesday evening,
Feb. 7. As there will be but few more
rehearsals before our May festival, it is
earnestly desired that all members be
present.
The mems service at the Y. M. c. A.
next Sunday afternoon will be general
service to which everybody is invited.
The meeting will be addressed by Rolfe
Cobleigh and his subject will be
Machines"
The fifth Interstate convention OF
the Young Mems Christian Associations
OF Vermont and New Hampshire will be
held at Laconia, N. H., Feb. 23 to 26.
This will be one Of the most important
gatherings of young men ever held in this
section.
The portraits of the artists that will
appear in the Orleans county music festi-
val next week are displayed in many of
our store windows. The festival opens
Monday and closes Friday night. Prof.
H. R. Palmer OF New York is the conduc-
tor and all the soloists are noted New
York singers.
The appreciative tribute from Mr..
Todd of Ashton R. Wizards new book,
which is printed on our editorial page,
will be read withinterest by Mr.. Wizards
many St. Johnsbury friends. Since he
graduated from the Academy in 1875 he
has kept up his acquaintance in town
and is frequent visitor to Pinehurst,
his wife's former home.
The St. Johnsbury people figure quite
prominently in the city papers these
days. The last Outlook had a letter
from Samoan chiet to Miss Ide OF this
town; Mondays Boston Globe had
sketch OF Rev. DR.. Fairbanks and a brici
account of the q, ercises Sunday, and
MONDAYS Boston Record contained an
alleged humorous account of Senator
Ross Washington life. coupled with
good deal of speculation as to his success
sor. The New York Sunday Tribune
had, however, a fine halftone portrait OF
Judge Ross and brief biographical
sketch.
The continued and rapid rise in the
stock market the past month was too
much for the local stock exchange,
known as the New England Stock &
Grain Company, and they suspended
payments Monday. The office is still
doing business under another company.
|. This failure started the rumors that our
local banks were in trouble. but as
hardly any one believed the rumors no
runs on the banks occurred. AS
matter of fact the rise in securities
has left our banks in splendid condition
for bonds of all kinds. which are so
largely held by savings banks, are in
many instances higher than ever before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
A PASTORS ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. DIR. Edward T. Fairbanks Reaches
Ills Twenty-fifth Anniversary as
Pastor of the South Church.

A PASTORS silver jubilee is rare in
any place and for the first time in
its church history St. Johnsbury has
furnished pastor who on Monday
rounded oat his 25 years as pastor of
the South Congregational church.
The pastor, Rev. Dr.. Edward T.
Fairbanks, is also a native of this
town, and with the exception of
about ten years of student life has
spent all his life here. The occasion
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
Ladies' Night at the rlystic.


The members OF the Mystic Club will
be lat home" to their lady friends on
Friday evening. Music will bt furnished
by the Orchestral Club, there will be two
exhibition games OF billiards during the
evening, and Caterer Atwood furnishes
the luncheon. The following programme
has been arranged by President Hast
ings:
Overture, Orchestra Club
Duet. Mr.. and Mrs. F. H zen
Recitation, Mrs. Anna Spencer Frost
Music. Orchestra
Samoan Songs and Dances, The Misses lde
Stories from Many Lands, Arthur r. Stone
Song, Mrs. p. r. Hazen
Music, Orchestra
Auction Sale of Magazines. 'e.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01
Postmaster Hazen.

L. D. Hazen has been appointed post
master at st. Johnsbury, but as all the
papers are not around he has not begun
his official duties yet. He is, however, in
the office learning his manifold duties
and Selim Newell has gone in as an addi-
tion to the force. There will be no change
at present in the personnel of the force
and with the increasing business there
will be plenty oil work for all of them to
do.
The CALIFORNIAN extends congratula-
tions to Postmaster Hazeu and expresses
the hope that he may find his official DO.
sition full of enjoyment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-01

of congress, just across 18th street from
the treasury department and only one
block from the White House and the
stete, war and navy departments.
Gen. Grout has his old apartments at
the Arlington Hotel. probably the best
and most exclusive in Washington. It
is only separated from the White House
and the above named departments by
Lafayette Park, one block wide.
Senator Proctor has handsome brick
residence on the. corner of 18th and L
streets, in very desirable and aristo-
cratic neighborhood. 1t presents a fine
appearance from the outside and is
luxuriously appointed within. By the
way, the senator has about concluded
arrangements for a trip to Florida, and
will probably leave very soon. Fishing
is said to be largely the object.