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The broad ax., 1900-02-24

The following extracts from letter
written to Mr.. Benz. Davies. Canadian
government agent at st. Paul, MINI.
give an excellent idea OF what Is said
Of Western Canada by those who have
gone there during the past two or three
years.
when we first arrived here and took
up our homes on the prairie near
Dalesboro, ASA, for q short time we
had q At of the blues but now al
hands are settled to business, hale,
hearty and contented, enjoying the
finest winter we have ever seen. We
have got very comfortably situated,
with considerable preparations for a
crop, and all hopeful. | think this Is
. very fine country, and ~ The past sea-
sons crop is not an exception, which
they claim not, l believe this is going
to be the wheat field OF the West. It
"a filling up fast. In this township last
spring there were 25 quarter-sections
Of land vacant and today there Is not
one I can stand at my house and
count ten houses where there was not
one last spring, with six more to go IN
this spring. This is only q sample OF
what Is going on all round. We intend
to build a church next summer, right
close to my place, so we will be strictly
in line. It would have amused you to
have been here last spring. There
were crowds Of land-seekers, and some
times In the spring the prairie Is not
very inviting. and of course lots were
discontinued. There was one In the
crowd who jumped on me for putting
letter In the paper. only for which
he never would have come here, and
he was very hostile. but eventually he
got place and today claims he would
not take a thousand dollars and move
out so am glad he is satisfied.
well, my dear sir, as Arthur Fin
ney Is about to move out In March.
with his family, and also one Of my
sons, anything you can do for them to
assist them along and to make things
smooth as possible, will be greatly
appreciated by me. / will close for
this time. and will write from time to
time to let you know We are living.
Drop Us a few lines to let US know
how things are moving in st. Paul.
Yours Respectfully,
ALEX. CAMERON"
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BoERs REFUSING AID.

simultaneously with the departure OF
the f1fty-seven men composing the
Irish relief corps from New York tcr
South Africa comes the announcement
from the European secretary of the
Boer relief fund committee that all the
money, supplies. and men needed for
the present have been furnished TO
that organization. The committee has
stopped receiving money and desires II
to be understood that It is in no need
Of further assistance at present This
seems to indicate that the Beers are
not wanting in sympathizers in any
part OF the world. and that the re-
Spouse OF their friends to their first
and only appeal for assistance was
prompt and generous. i...-,
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At Last a seif-ReruIatInx Clock.


A really noteworthy invention Is 3
clock that has run without windins
since August, 1898. II was designed by
p. NJ. Ravenskilde OF Illinois, who
claims that 1t has received absolutely
no attention since the initiatory tick
The clock Is run with a wheel of sixty
inches In circumference, and from the
outside Of the wheel are suspended one
hundred and twenty cups, forty OF
which contain steel balls tAree-eighths
Of an inch In diameter. Every minute
and a half. as the wheel turns by the
weight Of the balls, one Of them falls
out Of its cup and rolls down an in
clined plane twenty inches long. when
by its weight It reunites a broken cir.
cult Of electricity and lie elevated by .
little car travelling along another in
clined plane to the top OF the wheel
where 1t falls into a cup. After the
wheel discharges its cargo 1t is carried
back to Its original station By its
weight. From cup to cup a ball trav-
els three feet The electricity used Is
generated by an ordinary storage bat
terry, and requires no attention for
year or more.
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$40, 1000 GIVEN AWAY.

When an able and experienced physi-
clan offers to give away $4,000 worth OF a
New Personal Treatment for diseases OF
the heart. nerves, stomach or dropsy, II
IS conclusive evidence that he has great
faith In IL. And when hundreds OF promt-
nent men and women freely testify to his
unusual skill and the superiority OF his
improved system OF treatment. his liber-
atty is certainly worthy Of serious con-
sideration. Hon. c. NJ. Buck, Faribault,
Mimi. states: DIR. Miles cured me after
six well-known physicians OF Chicago and
elsewhere had completely failed" We
advise all those who wish $3.50 worth OF
Treatment especially prepared for their
case to write at once to The DIR. Miles
Medical Association, 2OI to 20 State St..
Chicago.
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REVIVAL OF THE suLLFrNcH,
Littis Rsd-Breasted soagstsr Enioyias
Great Popularity.

4 Little hsd-BrcAsted songster Enioyfaa
Great Popularity.
In the usual course OF change In
fashions, which affect the choice OF
pets just as much as they affect taste
In dress, literature and drama, that old
fayorite the piping bullfinch is coming
into high favor in New York Just now.
The bullfnsh is ''the parrot OF the tenn
perate zone" not because he ever
learns to talk, like his tropical proto-
type, but because, having no wood
notes wild" Of his own, he can learn
to whistle human music and often dis
tinguishes himself as a soloist. A
leading New York bird seller who Is
now doing a flourishing business in
bullfnches last week gave this account
OF the bullfnch revival: They used
to be favorite pets on the other side;
don't know that they were ever before
very popular here. OF course, the bull
inch is not an American bird, but a
native Of Europe Some of those i'm
port come from England, but more
from Germany. AS you know, a fash
ion like that is generally set going by
some notable or another. In this case
the German kaiser is responsible Bull
hnches are a hobby with him; he has
six Of them that whistle Die wacht am
Rhein' in chorus, and now some of my
men from over there tell me he has q
new bird learning to whistle a song
which has lately become popular in
Germany-'Kruger Is a Bully Boy
This somewhat startling indication OF
the kaiser's international tendencies.
the dealer said, has not yet got into
print on this side of the Atlantic.
But" he added, we in the trade are
far ahead Of the papers on all that
kind of news" The consignments OF
birds are brought over from Germany
under the care of regular professional
'vogelhandler." The great field for
gathering bullflnches Is said to be the |
duchy OF Hesse. There the birds are |
taken, unfledged. from the nests and =,
patiently taught to whistle their little J
repertoires while they are still young.
The old story that needles are thrust
into their eyes to make them sing bet +,
ter is ridiculed by the dealers, who
say that nothing but petting will make
q bullfnch a good performer you
can't do anything with them by pun
lshment Even a cross word will upset
a bullfnch and make him sulky. AS
for putting out their eyes. to say moth
Ing OF the cruelty of it, it would ruin
birds appearance and destroy his
market value."-New York Tribune.
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THE TRANSVAAL EXHIBIT.

In spite OF its bloody war with
Great Britain the South African Re-
public has had time to plan and COM
plete a building at the coming Paris
Exposition and make it ready for the
Transvaal exhibit. Every visitor to
the great exposition will be specially
Interested in this display. The chief
feature Of the exhibit will be a collec-
ton Of native minerals. including the
gold ores Of the Rand and uncut dia-
monds. The exhibit will also contain
specimens Of the agricultural industry
OF the Transvaal. such as fruit and
cereals A collection of hunting tro-
phies. including the skins of lions,
leopards and other wild animals, will
show what the Beers have had to en-
counter In their march north
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CURRENT TOPICS
TILLMAN on LINCOLN.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.

In delivering a speech in the senate
the other day Ben Tillman OF South
Carolina paid a tribute to Lincoln. Re-
ferring to the Civil War period he
said:
Amid the storm OF passion who was
the man, the embodiment of all that
was best and noblest in northern civil
ization. and even in American civiliza-
ton, who stood as the great apostle OF
liberty? Whose words of fervid elo-
quence marshaled the northern hosts?
Whose high moral purpose, whose
grandeur of character and greatness of
soul, sustained those hosts in adversely
and defeat? Who stood like a colos-
sus towering above the smaller, meaner
men who surrounded him, and who
must ever stand above them, command
ing the admiration and love of all
true men everywhere? Who? Abra-
ham Lincoln; and /, from South Caro-
lima, tell you so and feel honored in
doing 1t.
Whatever motives may be attributed
to others, whatever OF selfshness or
ambition that entered into the calcu-
lations of others, here declare it is
my belief that he never had a thought
in connection with the whole subject
nor uttered a word that did not have
its inspiration in the purest patriotism
and the noblest aspiration for human
ity. He did not consider the Declara-
ton Of Independence an academic ques-
ton. 1t was a religion"
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New Method of Lighting Tunnels.

A new method Of lighting tunnels Is
about to be adopted in one constructed
in Paris for an electric road. Electric
lamps will be turned on automatically
as the train enters the tunnel and cut
on automatically as it emerges. The
lights are arranged on each side on a
level with the windows Of the cars, so
that during daytime it will not be nee
essarry to turn on the light In the
cars This mode has been devised by
q French inventor. and doubtless will
be found of great utility.
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ROBERTS IN THE FREE STATE.

Lord Roberts cheered the English
people and strengthened their conf
dence in him by making his first i'm
portans maneuFer in South Africa with
brilliant success. The movement OF
his force in reality marked the open
ing of a new campaign. 1t brought a
British army for the first time upon
the territory OF the Beers and consti-
tuted the first step in new strategic
plan. The maneuver was carefully
planned and executed with a rapidity
and adroitness which seem to indicate
that England at last has a capable
strategist in the field.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24

A timely article in the March De
nneator Is devoted to the details OF
growing Seeds, Plants and Bulbs. The
timeliness Is outweighed, however, by
the fact that the article is designed to
open up to women q new line Of health
full money-makIng.
The Delineator Is devoted solely 70
the interests OF women, and In many
Of Its main features Is an Invaluable
guide to the thrifty women who have
TO make their own clothes, as well as
TO the women who purchase clothing,
yet desire advice and suggestions in
doing 30.
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vala. OF so.p .. . D,.lnf.e,..,.

Soap Is an important health factor
White almond soap and potash SOAP
are claimed to destroy cholera germs
In all germ diseases copious use OF
soap In washing Ii recommended By
physicians It Is not only the removal
Of dirt and effete matter by the use Of
soap. but the destruction Of microbes.
parasites and germs Of disease.
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TO MEET STEAMSHIPS.
A New Service by the New York Gen.
trail Railroad.

A New Service by the New York Cen
traI Railroad.
George H. Daniels, general passenger
agent OF the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad, has added a
steamship bureau to the equipment OF
the passenger service OF the road. He
has engaged Captain Louis Ingwersen
and T. A. G. Schultze to superintend
the bureau, and one of their duties will
be to meet all incoming transatlantic
and the principal coastwise steamships
to assist passengers who wish to leave
the city via the Vanderbilt system.
Capt Ingwersen will have charge Of
the American, Cunard, White Star, At
lantic Transport, Wilson, Anchor and
Allan-State lines, and Capt. Schultze
has been assigned to the North-German
Lloyd, Hamburg-American, French,
Rotterdam, Red Star and Thingvalla
lines.
They will meet all incoming steam
ships, and will be prepared to furnish
railway tickets. parlor and sleeping car
accommodations and to assist rassen-
gers with their baggage and check Il
to points on the line Of the railroad.
after 1t has been passed by the customs
inspectors. They will also furnish pas
sengers with cabs operated by the rail-
road company, and furnish time tables
and general information to passengers.
The two men have also been directed
to assist passengers who come to this
city with a view of going abroad, and
such passengers will be met at the
Grand Central Station on incoming
trains and conducted to the steamship.
Their baggage will be attended TO, and
steamship tickets can be procured In
advance by communicating with Mr..
Daniels.-From the New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND LAW.

An important decision in case In
volving property and contract rights
has been rendered in the Supreme
Court OF the District OF Columbia 1t
Is justly regarded as a vindication of
reasonable Industrial liberty and re-
buke to legislators who make assaults
upon property in violation OF the spirit
Of the Constitution and American prin-
cipIes Of government The court re-
ferred 70 has set aside an act Of con-
gress as invalid because repugnant to
the fourteenth amendment. which pro-
hibits the taking Of private property
without due process Of law.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24

The facilities Of the Louisville 4
Nashville Railroad Tor handling tour
lists and travellers destined Tor all
surpassed. Double daily lines Of sleep
Ing cars are run from Cincinnati.
Louisville, Chicago and St Louis
through jacksonville to interior Flor
ida points. and TO Miami. Tampa and
New Orleans. the ports Of embarkation
for the countries mentioned. For fold
era etc. write J. x. Ridgsly, n W. ?.
A. Chicago. III
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AltruIsrn.

How did Sinclair Shabbs win that
rich Boston girl?"
He told her to think Of all the lux
uries she would be able to give him
II she married him."-Chicago Rec
ord.
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SUCCESS FOR THE DAIRY.

To secure the best results in the care Of
milk and butter, attention must be given
details The milking must be properly
done, and all vessels used must be kept
scrupulously clean by washing morning
and night in hot water with Ivory Soap.
then rinsing well in cold water and settinS
out to air and sun.
ELIZA r. PARKER
The broad ax., 1900-02-24
At q DISADVANTAGES

Mamma-Now. Bobbie. when We go
to church you must behave like a man.
Bobbie-But / can't snore, mamma.
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How re COO El.euhere.

How did he escape?" inquired the
detective.
We'll" replied the turnkey with the
damaged eye, he sort o. nicknamed
himself out"
''What?"
HE pried his cell door open with q
Jimmy. Then he knocked me down
with billy"
"Yes?"
~And then he sailed Chicago
Tribune.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24

THE CURRENCY BILLS MAyoRITr.
By q vote Of Is to % the senate
ADOPTED the amended financial bin.
The passage Of the bin was At nd time
IN any serious DOUBT. for even tie OPP
position discovered AZ an early tstzge
that It was impossible to prevent fas-
orable action.
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Another Victim Of Hyvrot,,u.

Another Victim OF Hypcotism.
do you remember what you said
when you proposed?"
"Yes, remember what I said well
enough, but to this day 1 haven't fig-
ured out how I came to say it"-In-
dianapolis Journal.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24

Million
Women

have been relieved Of
female troubles by Mrs.
PEnEffans'S advice and
medicine
The letters Of a few aro
printed regularly In this
paper
IF any one doubts the
efficiency and sacredyy
confidential character OF
Mrs. PinElEianSIs methods,
write for a book she mas
recently published which
contains letters from the
mayor of Lynn, the post
master, and ofiserS-Of her
city who have made care
fuG Investigation, and who
verify all of Mrs. Pink
hams statements and
claims
The PinEll5as11 claims are
sweeping. Investigate
flIen1s
The broad ax., 1900-02-24

Our deeds determine us as much q
We determine our deeds.-George Eliot
The broad ax., 1900-02-24
MINNESOTA FARMER
WRITES OF WESTERN CANADA
WHERE HE IS NoWLocATED.

The Farms In His NeIEhborhOOd Are
Being Rapidly Taken Up by Former
Residents OF the United statea.
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CREME
nAA-~a..-


FER uAltsning ne,
skin oRAM0B
FLoWER SKIN
lFoOD fer urinkiA
NM QUI WYE
HRMOLAs ~
p@tpAid coapl1
on BrwhsS tseA
~ Price liza frsA
Writ MRS PRAN-
Gus csnirAl naEis,
Hall. Chicago
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THE TRANSvAAL BUILDING AT
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

through the wilderness. The building
has two stories. with a central tower
and cupolas on the corners.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24
Kod3. SoadabaaM

loods Plna cure liver ins; the non4rritating aa1
e1ly cathaTtic 20 take With HoOd1 Sarssparilla.
The broad ax., 1900-02-24
Deeds Are Better
Than Words. :"

What does HOODS Sarsa-
parzLa do2 Tie answer
comes full throated from a
gigantic chorus of healthy
man and happy SOonen. an does Just
Uhaf q Claims TO do" 4 puifies the
Hood as nothing else can. The number
Of those 1pho anSDer 6hns Is legion and
tier sentiment Is unanimous.
Kidney Trouble -"Gnp left me
<sEh severe pains IN my bach and Id
neps. Gould not QpaR SDahoH support.
J Began falling Hoods Sarsap2rla and
Qlas soon relieved. An also cured of
ezt2nh and 61dIgestion." ". A. Reed
~ AouKy A0enue, East Providence, r L
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-31
THE wORKINGMEN'S CLUB.

Several new names were added to the
roll OF the Workingmen's Literary and De-
batting Club at the meeting held Wednes-
day evening at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association. SIP cial mu-
sic WAS provided by Prof. l., j. u athaway.
Miss Minoit from the Seminary sang two
solos, which were enthusiastically received.
A permanent organization was effected
by the election OF DIR. William Lindsay as
president, Thomas Stanton AZ secretary and
N, j. Glass as treasurer.
A resume Of the news OF the week was
given by Rev. O o. Judkins, and DIR. Lind
say read ca efully prepared and unusually
interesting paper on "rhe proper care OF
the human body" A general discussion Of
the doctor paper followed.
Tho South african question will be dis
cussed at the m, citing next Wednesday
evening. The rights of England and OF the
Beers will be considered by four young
lawy M. Goddard, e M. Harvey, II.
A Bailey and Ben Gates. Volunteers will
be given an opportunity to take part 10 this
discussion.
The question to be discussed next We'd
nesday evening will be Resolved That the
British have no just cause for being at wal
with the Beers"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-31
BOILER EXPLOSION

The boiler in the steam mill of Charles
White at Grafton exploded Tuesday morn
ing, killing the engineer, William Moultrop,
and seriously injuring three of the mill en-
ployes. The explosion was an alarming
one. Without warning the crash came and
in an instant the air was filled with flying
timbers and broken machinery. The ex-
ploding boiler plowed its way through the
roof. completely demolshing the building,
and heavy fragments Of iron were strewn
on the ground hundreds of feet away. The
shock Jared the village like an earthquake,
buildings rocked, and window glass was
broken in every direction. The excited
villagers rushed to the scene OF The accident
and willing hands tore away the mass OF
wreckage in search of the missing engineer,
whose mangled body was found close be-
side the engine crushed beyond recognition
The cause OF the explosion is unknown.
The boiler was an old one and OF late had
been tested severely. the mill having been
run at full speed night and day. There is a
theory that too much pressure was being
carried or the water may have become low
in the boiler. The engineer was not an ex-
perienced hand, and had been at work there
but few days.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-31
MERINO SHEEP BREEDERS,

The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the
Vermont Merno Sheep Breeders Associa-
ton was held at Middlebury ON Wednes-
day. In his annual address President Ham.
bin OF Middlebury spoke encouragiugly
of the sheep raising business, and opposed
the proposed treaty with the Argentine Re-
public.
The following officers were elected for Il o
year ensuing: President, Ira L. Hamblin,
Middlebury; vice.presidents, @. M Remele,
Middlebury, III. K. Sanford, West Cornwall
secretary and treasurer, Lewis A. Skiff,
Middlebury; directors, Cyrus III. Smith,
Townine, j. T. Stckney, Shoreham, K j.
Carpenter, Addison, A. j. Field, Cornwall !;
committee on padigrees, e. N. Bissell East
Shoreham, G. p. Crane, Bridport, Charles
A. Chapman, Ferrisburgh. A committee OF
five to draft resolutions TO p resent to Con-
gress was appointed as follows: e. N. Bis
sell, East Shoreham; G. II. Smith, Town
line; III. e Sanford, Cornwall; r l.. Ham
lin and Lewis Skiff, Mddlebury. This
committee reported at the afternoon SEES
sion, and its report was adopted.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-31
GrOton.

0rOLOu.
The school at Westville has been closed
on account OF scarlet fever.
William Lsdd and Amssa Taisey, who
have been canvassing as far south as Mary
land this winter, returned Tuesday.
The entertainment given at the Metho-
dist church on Tuesday evening by j. Ed
ward Farrow was pronounced very nice.
G. G. Lord OF the Times office was in
Wells River on Tuesday.
j. K. Nolan of Topsham was In town on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Benzie OF Newbury
were here with their daughter, MIS-. James
Mckay. They will take Mrs. Mckay and
her two children to their home. She has
the sympathy OF the entire community in
her bereavement.
Several OF Groton young people will at
tend the drama at Peacham this week.
The little child of Mrs. Lillian Chase has
the scarlet fever.
The funeral of Ebenezer Plummer was
held at the Baptist chucrh Wednesday af-
ternoon, Rev. Mr. Clough officiating. Ii
was attended by large number Of relatives
and old acquaintances. He leaves seven
daughters-Mrs. John Baldwin, Mrs. John
Young, Mrs. George Kicker, Mrs. Carlos
Page, Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. Austin
WEIGH and Mrs. Robert Heath. His only
son, Samuel Plummer, died year ago
Mr.. Plummer was an old time resident, and
one who has seen many changes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-01-31
COUNT CASTELLiNE.

NEW YORK, Jan. % Count and
Countess Castellane arrived today on
the lie Bretagne. Not one of the
Countess relatives were at the dock to
meet them. Their faces plainly show
ed their disappointment. They were
shown Newspaper articles alleging the
Counts losses on he Paris Bourse.
He cried angriy, Il am 80 excited
and so incensed cannot deny all this
in words. You can say to any one and
every one that | have never at any
time been a gambler, never stayed at
Cardez, and never specialized on the
Bourse. These statements, which
emanated from Figaro aud which seem
to have obtained general credence
among other newsp ipeis in France are
insane Qualifications, M ID r )day-,
managing editor of Figaro, is thief
a liar and scoundrel. He does not
resent being slapped in the face and l
shall use my cane upon him when | re
turn. That is the only treatment fit
for such man."
The Count sent the following cable
gram TO De r day: ~ am told
aboard the L. Bretagne this morning
of the calumnies printed in the Paris
newspapers and emanating fromFigaro
You will at once print full and COM
plete retraction aud l reserve for my
self the right on my return to tell you
what think of your cowardly act."
The Count resumed his defense
when the Countess broke in: the
stories that ran away from Paris and
the Count followed me to the ship are
untrue and absurd. We are the hap
piest couple on earth. There has new
or at any time been the sligl test dis
sension between the Count and my
self. We both are glad to be in New
York again on visit. am very fond
of France, aud the people there
treated me most kindly" After the
customs inspection the couple drove to
the Waldori-Astoria.