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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
In the Butterfly Business

Mary Yoemans, an English woman
now resident OF California, is developing
profitable industry in catching butter.
flies. She had some knowledge Of butter.
flies when she went to the Pacific slone
One day flock of pansylike butterflies
lowered moment over her and then
flew up the mountain side. She thought
she recognized a species only known in
the higher Alps, which are very rare and
consequently valuable. She followed
these honey.loving beauties up the noun.
tain and captured a goodly number of
them. She copied in the water color and
sent the sketch to London. After a con-
siderable wait she received word to send
the butterflies, for which she received
$575. Miss Yoemans has a nursery for
beetles in her cellar. DR.. LIE Fontaiu
who came from France to study the in
sects of California, taught Miss Yoemans
much about insects and was most en-.
thusiastic over her enterprise. Miss zoe.
mans finds great demand for beetles as
well as butterfies.-[ Philadelphia In,
quirer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
A Symposium.

1t is rarely that country weekly
can present to its readers a SYM
postum on current events, but in this
weeks CALEDoNIAN both sides OF the
Transvaal question are discussed by
men of wide education and travel.
S. o. Todd OF this town gives strong
reasons why the sympathy of Ameri-
cans should be with the British, and
Editor Russell of the New York
Journal makes strong plea for SYM
pathy for the Beers. While the CAL
EDoNIAN believes that the English
will be successful and that their sue
cess will advance civilization in the
dark continent. as English victories
have done in India and the Soudan,
we realize that there are two sides to
every question and hope that both
articles will be read by ournumerous
subscribers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
Boston Sunday Herald.

No. more interesting innovation in a
newspaper has been made in recent years
than the pictorial section, which is now
fixed feature of The Boston Sunday
Herald. Unlike many attempts made in
the same direction, The Herald varies the
character of the contents each issue in
way to create fresh interest in it. The
comic element is bright and original, and
furnishes enough food for merriment to
last week. The Herald is certainly adj
vancing in all the departments which
have made it New England's greatest
newspaper, and in the new departure,
upon which we have laid special stress,
The Herald should not only win the ap-
proval of The Herald's old clientele, but
attract host of new readers, who seek
a few rays of intellectual sunshine in the
gray landscape of The Herald's splendid
exhibition of news gathering and ed
torial management. The Herald is never
dull, but so dignihed paper has not al.
ways been as welcome to the masses as
it should now become. Those of our
readers who are not acquainted with
The Boston Sunday Herald as it is now
made should secure next Sundays issue.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
A History Taking Congress.

Our readers do not need to be told
that the seth Congress is making
history. The House has expelled
polygamist, the Senate will soon fol.
low suit end turn down Quay, while
both branches are debating matters
OF vital Importance to the future wei.
fare of the republic. Every citizen,
and the young men who are soon to
become citizens, should find time dur
ing the day to read the Washington
news in his daily paper. 1t is vastly
more important to be familiar with
the progress of national events than
to know the latest novel or the mag.
azine serial. Some of the matters
that are coming up for discussion are
the Nicaragua canal, the Pacific
cable, the finance bill, the ship sub
sidy bill, a new department with {
new cabinet officer, several reform
and improvements in our postal de
partment, and more important thai
all the above, the.many questions an
problems concerning the government
OF our new possessions. The debate
on these questions in Congress al
full OF interest and their educationi
value should not be overlooked. W
made history pretty fast in the hut
dred days war and the seth Coz
gress is keeping up the pace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21

|
arrived at the Raleigh and 100 NOR
are expected on Monday to presen
the claims of Milwaukeetor their Ma
tional Convention. One hundred
thousand dollars are pledged for ex
penses. Mr.. Bryan is not expected
to be at the meeting but he is desir
Gus for an early arrangement o
plans for the campaign, and to secure
the German vote in the middle west
The antitrust declaration will figure
largely, it is thought, in their plat
form. They may not wait for the
Republicans to outline their policy
first.
Representative Knox, chairman Of
the House committee on territories,
has the report for the Hawaiian
Islands ready. 1t is similar to that
adopted by the United States, to
have a Legislature composed OF a
Senate and House of Representatives
chosen by the people and governor
and secretary appointed by the Presi-
dent. There should be courts and
tariff laws that harmonic with
those of the United States.
The 32nd convention OF the
Woman's Suffrage Convention closed
with great meeting at the Lafay-
cite Opera House, Thursday after
noon in honor of Miss Susan B. An
thongs SOth birthday. The pioneers
of the society who sat on the plat
form had come from great distances
to be present. The building was
packed to the highest galleries. 1t
was a proud day for Miss Anthony
to realize that her fifty years labor
was so universally felt and &C.
knowledged. Mrs. Colt, the new
president, presided. Mrs. Senator
Warren of Wyoming presented her a
flag pin with four great diamonds,
representing the four enfranchised
states; Colorado women sent a
beautiful loving cup made of Colo
RADIO silver and there were many
other handsome gifts. John Hutch
inson, the famous singer, so years
ago, brought his tribute of song;
Mrs. Blatch of England. announced
her mothers greeting MRS. E. Cady
Stanton); Mrs. E. B. Thompson of
the district gave her purse of 5000;
Frederick Douglas grandson played
selections on the violin; Mrs. May
Wright Sewell paid her high encom-
iums and also Mrs. Cook, the elo-
quent colored woman; Rev. Anne
Shaw testified to her great courage
and influence in the cause of women;
but the procession of the eighty chill
dren, boys and girls, each bringing
yellow rosebud was the climax.
The little ones kept time to the mu-
sic and deposited the flowers in her
lap. She seized the smallest and
kissed them amidst loud applause.
In Miss Anthony's closing speech,
she said that no gift amongst the
many received touched her more
than the 80 cents received from an
old colored woman, once a slave,
Mrs. John B. Henderson gave the
Suffragists reception in her elegant
home in Boundary CASTLE. Her
husband assisted in receiving the 500
guests. Mrs. Henderson's mother
was an early friend of Mrs. Stanton,
and she has presented to the Corcoran
Art Gallery a full profile of Miss
Anthony. The lines of VIM. Lloyd
Garrison sent to Miss Anthony are
true.
The gibe and ridicue and social frown
Ihat through long years her faithful life
assailed are dead and vanished"
Many were unable to gain admit
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21

Envelopes were first used in 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
No New rIOOn In February

A very rare astronomical feature be-
longs to February, 1900; it will have nc
new moon. January had two and March
will have two.
A moonless month has not occurred
since February, 1866, and will not, it is
said occur again for a vastly greater
space of time London Globe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21

An Irishman was asked in America
how he was getting on. "Middlin', " he
said. "But, fax, I'drather be a gaslamp
in Dublin nor President of the United
States!"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALIFORNIAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week, 81. Per month, 81 SO.
For three months, So. For SIX months, So.
One year. IS.
Local notices, wants, for sale, etc, cents
per word first insertion. (These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper) Legal mott. es 10
cents line, three insertions. Probate notices
So. so each for three insertions. Dissolution,
liberation and similar notices $3.50 each for
three insertions. Card of thanks, rs cents.
Obituary poetry, 10 cents line.
DIsCoUNTs.-To all advertisers using regu-
larry three inches or more, 20 per cent dis
count from the above rates. Advertisers
using five inches or more regularly, 25 per
cent discount.
THE CALIFORNIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21

Stubb-I am little puzzled over the
remark young lady made this morning.
Penn-How is that
Stubb-Why, went to see her over the
muddy crossing and in consequence
missed my car.
Penn-Yes; and said she was glad to
see there was one gentleman left Chi
cago News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-21

An Irishman, on being told that GER
tain kind of stove would save half the
coal, said Then. shure, I'll take two Of
'em, and save it all."- Tit. Bits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17

At st. Clairsville the people are worked
up to a high pitch, and the company
recently formed there, which has about
1000 acres of territory, is making ar
rangements to put down a we'll in the
near future ON territory lying near the
Milligan farm. The well coming in
has caused more excitement than any
other oil boom in the county, and it
is thought many rigs will soon be
erected and the territory fully devel-
oped.
Considerable leasing is being done
west of Glencoe, near Marbletown, and
it is said rentals for territory are being
paid.
The derrick being put up by local
parties near Bethel will soon be COM
pleted, as all material for drilling is on
the grounds. A well on this territory
was drilled about fifteen years ago, and
a good showing of oil was found, but
on shooting the we'll it caved in and
was ruined and ~abandonede
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
Wheeler Coming Home.

MANILA, January 16.-Gen. Wheel
err will return to the United States this
week, making a stop at Guam On his
way hitherto.
Three additional cases of the bubonic
plague have been reported.
WASHINGTON, January 16.-The Of
ficials at the War Department had
very little to say in explanation Of the
return to the United States of Gen.
Wheeler. The correctness of the report
was admitted, and it was said that the
order had been given ONE time ago,
but whether or not it was the result
of an application by Gen. Wheeler him
self could not be recalled. 1t was gath
cred from preceding statements that
Gen. Otis had not been able to find a
place in the field satisfactory to Gen.
Wheeler and the latter, having no mind
for service in Manila, was willing to
return to the States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
WELLSBURG.

WELLSBURG, w. Va, January 16.
The remains of William e. Boutwell,,
aged SO years. arrived Monday evening
from Spencer. w. Va, where Mr.. Both
well died Sunday night, of apoplexy.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Boutwell,, q
daughter of s. George. survives him.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence of Mr.. George this afternoon at
2 o'clock, the A. o. u. w. attending in
a body. Interment in Brooke ceme-
terry.
The report of Geo. B. Crawford, re-
assessor of property in Brooke coun-
ty, shows a decrease of over $500 900
on a total of 81 500. 900. This seems
fair enough for the farmers, but the
property in Wellsburg and Lazearville
had increased as much. IL not more.
than the property in the country has
decreased in value.
The Bethany Fair association has re-
ceived a charter.
Hon. Frank Cruise, of Wheeling,
grand recorder Of the A. O. u. W., was
here Monday and paid a visit to
Friendship lodge No. "a, A. o. U. w.
Attorney /. c. Wright was a visitor
in Wheeling Monday on legal business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
INSANE MANS E E
A Prominent Business Man Kills
His Associate and Commits Sui

A Prominent Business Man Kills
His Associate and Commits Sui
eide.
COLUMBUS, Ga, January 16.-Capt.
J. w. Murphy, cashier of the Third Ma
tional Bank, instantly killed Teller ?.
T. Shuttle this morning and then COM
mitted suicide. The murder and sui
eide occurred while the bank was filled
with customers and the full corps of
clerks.
Capt. Murphy, who did the shooting,
has been one of the most prominent
business men of the city for a number
of years, but of recent months he has
been in ill-health and has suffered two
strokes of paralysis.
1t is believed he was temporarily in
sane when the shooting was done, as he
and Shuttle had long been the closest
of friends.
The evidence before the coroner's
jury this afternoon shows that Muir
pny, presumably insane, placed the
pistol close to the temple of Mr.. Shuttle
and fired. He then placed the pistol
in his own mouth and fired twice, both
balls penetrating his brain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
Preparing for Trouble.

CLEVELAND, o., January 16.-Pre-
parations for trouble are being made at
the Baackus mills of the American
Steel G Wire Company. To-day cots
and supplies were taken into the mill.
One Of the officials of the Rod Mill
Workers Union received word to-day
that another mill OF the company at
New Castle. Pa, had been closed by
s of the strike and that one at
Rankin. Pa, would probably be closed
tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
Or EDMOND n. Mills
Al THOMSON NJ. e. CHURCH
LAST EVENING.
A WELL ATTENDED MEETING.
DR.. Mills, Accompanied by Members
of the Central Commission, II
Here i'm the Interests of the TWEEN
tieth Century Thank Offering
Movement.

The special meeting of the Twenti-
eth Century Thank Offering movement,
held in the Thomson NJ. E. Church,
last night, was the Inauguration Of the
campaign in this city. The movement
has for Its object the raising Of $23.-
000,o 900 as a Twentieth Century thank
offering. and West Virginia's share in
the offering is $125, 900, to be raised by
the $1,000 Methodists in the State.
Last evening a large congregation
was in attendance to greet DR.. Ed
mund NJ. Mills, OF New York city, cor
responding secretary of the movement,
the principle speaker of the evening.
Dr.. Mills is a forcible speaker and has
few equals. His talk on the subject
was long drawn out, giving an excel
lent idea of and making perfectly plain
the objects of the movement. His adj
dress was a very strong appeal.
The only other speaker vas Rev. s.
K. A1buthnot, Of Parkersburg district,
State secretary of the Twentieth Cen
fury Thank Offering movement. He
merely made a short review of the
work already accomplished in the State.
which was started two weeks ago Sun
day in Buckhannon. Up to the present
time $4,000 has been subscribed. No
contributions were asked last night, as
the meeting was merely to introduce
the movement. Rev. A~rbuthnot said
that they would return to Wheeling
shortly and that they expected to raise
$25, 000 in this city alone.
Rev. S. L. Boyers, of Buckhannon,
and the Rev. D. A. Denton, of Parkers-
burg, editor of the Methodist Times,
were present, but did not address the
meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
BOAT YARDS BUSY.
Coal Craft Being Hastily Repaired
at Pittsburg-Firemen StfIl Out.

Coal Craft Being Hastily Repaired
at Pittsbarg-Firemen still Out.
PITTSBURG, Pa, January 16.-
There was more activity in the Monon-
gahela valley to-day than there has
been in weeks. Every boat yard in the
valley is working to its full capacity,
docking barges and caulking them pre-
paratory to them being taken to the
mines to be loaded with coal for ship
ment south. The pool boats are busy
hurrying the empties into the pools,
for it is the desire of the Monongahela
River Consolidated Coal & Coke Com
pany to load all the coal possible.
There is a scarcity of loaded barges in
the harbor and if there had been plenty
loaded, more coal would have been
shipped.
The Ohio river has nov fallen below
a coalboat stage of water, but there is
plenty of water for barges. The only
boat to get away this morning was
the towboat Enterprise. She took II
barges and will have II barges from
Bellaire. The boat was detained in
getting her tow out of the pools. The
Tom Rees No. 2 is tied up at the
mouth of Cork's run, and it was said
this morning that she was exeperienc-
ing trouble in getting firemen, but ex-
poets to get away some time to-day.
The fremen are still remaining firm,
but the coal operators are moving all
the coal that they have ready for ship
-ment. Some firemen running in the
pools of the Monongahela have been
transferred to the larger boats run
ming on the Ohio. The Tornado was
the only boat to depart yesterday after
noon with a coal tow and took 10
barges, to which she will make addi-
tons at Bellaire. No decided change
in the stage of water in the Ohio river
is anticipated for a day or two, al
though colder weather is Predicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

The Movements of Citizens and h
Arrival and Departure of Strang-
ers.
A. M. Grow. Littleton, is at the
Nichols.
R. Fowler, Clarksburg, is a guest
at the Mcclure.
Mr.. Edward Dist. of Christen. is
visiting friends in Monroe county.
John McCrea. c. w. Stewart,
Frank Dertig, Sistersville, are register
ed at the Windsor.
O. N. Koen. T. F. Koen. Manning
ton; E. E. Eisenbarth, New Martins
vile; R. L. Haddox. st. Mary's. are
stopping at the Grand Central.
John Sonnefeld and Ed Gruber. of
the South Side, arrived home from
Sand Hill, Marshall county, after en-
joying a two days hunt, bringing with
them forty-eight rabbits and ten squir-
rels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
NEWS NOTES 0F YESTERDAY

AH
a C~o1Iection - the smaIl Evcnts -
Each rassinx Dey.
Two deeds Of trust were admitted
to record at Clerk Robertson's ONCE
yesterday
The case of Christopher. Schedules
Administrative VS.. City will be put on
trial in the Circuit Court to-day.
wheeling lodge No. 7. Shield Of
Honor, will give a banquet at their hall
on Thirty-third street on Friday even
ing.
The announcement Of the services
of the city Water board for last even
ing was an error, as no meeting was
held.
The will of Thomas Brannon was
armitted to probate and ordered to
be recorded in Clerk Robertson's Of
fee yesterday.
There will be a very important
meeting of the Kings Daughters cir
Gle of the Third Presbyterian church
tonight at the church.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Harry F. Klinkler, a native
Of Wheeling, aged Is, and Olga Andras,
a native of Germany. aged %.
-Brigadier General Clifford and Staff
Captain Adams, Of the Salvation army,
will arrive in the city tomorrow to
assist the local army in its work.
Edmund Randall, the street evan
gelist,spent nearly three hours in read
ing three sermons at the corner of
Market and Fourteenth streets yester-
day.
Car No. 4. running on the Brook
side o., loop, jumped the track on Zane
street, at the Huron street switch,
about 10 O'Clock yesterday morning.
The line was delayed about a half hour
by the accident
The Brookside cars will discon-
tinue running to Wheeling, around the
Fourteenth street sloop." Hereafter
they will stop at Bridgeport, and trans
fers will be given to passengers for
Wheeling.
A newly organized club, to be call
ed the Marquis Club, has elected Chas.
Long president; Lon Meyers, secre-
tary; Harry Allen, treasurer, and will
give a hop at the Central Garden club
rooms on Wednesday, January 81.
K. of P. battery A has secured the
Second ward market hall and the mem
bers are putting the big rooms in con-
dition for permanent occupancy as an
armory. The uniforms for the organi-
cation are being made. and will be
ready in a week or ten days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17

Counsel

Special TO the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, o., January 16.-
Quincy Cramblett was arraigned for
the murder of James H. Gosnell to-
day, but his plea was not taken nor
the date of trial set. He was inquired
OF as to whether he had attorneys and
he said no, and Judge Mansfield APP
pointed P. P. Lewis and Henry Gregg
to defend him. They will make an
able defense, but there is considerable
criticism because E. E. Erskine. who
had defended Cramblett SO far, was NOT
continued on the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
Returned the Money.

WASHINGTON, January 16.-Will-
lam E. English, a son of the former
Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate
from Indiana and a captain of volun-
teers in the war with Spain, has re-
turned to the Treasury a check for
$1,172, sent him for pay for his army
services, with the statement that he
would not accept pay for service to his
country in time of danger. It is the
only case Of the kind in the Spanish
war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
THE ~HELGOLAND.
Everything Points to That Being the
Vessel Lost i'm ST. Marys Bay.

Everything Points to That Being the
Vessel Lost I'm ST. Marys Bay.
ST. JONHNS, January 16.-Every-
thing goes to show that the wrecked
steamer is the Helgoland, the prop
erty of the Dutch-American Petro-
ieum Company. Among a number Of
flags picked up this evening neal Holy
rood was one with the colors blue,e
white and red. with the letter "R" in
the center. This is the house flag OF
that company. Taken with the finding
of the boat off Cape Pine, it seems to
leave no doubt as to the identity of the
vessel. A life buoy was also picked UP
with the name of the steamer painted
on it, but the lettering was partly IL
legible from fire and water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
ANOTHER DEATH.

Making Four in All, From n New
Years Fire at blue Sulphur.
Special to the Register,
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, January 16.
Hiram Ellis died this afternoon from
he effects of injuries received on New
Years day during the burning of his
brothers home at Blue Sulphur. this
county. This is the fourth death from
this fire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
VIII Grant a Hearing.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE
Judiciary Committee of the House una
nimously agreed to-day to grant the
request of the Woman Suffrage Assoc
citation for a hearing on February 10
at the time the national convention OF
woman suffragists Is in session here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17

WASHINGTON, January 16.-Surgeor
General Sternberg has received the follow.
ing from Major Blair d. Taylor. surgeon.
y. .. A., dated Honolulu. II. T.. Decem-
Der 20. 1899:
Sir my last report there have been
five deaths in the Chinese quarter Of
Honolulu from bubonic plague-two yes
terday."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
Big Telephone Deal.

DETROIT, January 16.-Through the
purchase Of a majority of stock of both
companies, the Michigan Telephone
Company to-day closed a deal for con-
troll of the two independent companies
of this part of Michigan. namely the
Detroit Telephone Company and the
New State Telephone Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-17
A Fiasco.

BALTIMORE, January 16.-The
twenty round bout between Jimmy
Murray, of Cincinnati, and George Nc
Fadden, of Brooklyn. resulted in a
fiasco as far as the sporting end of it
was concerned. Amid the jeers of the
disappointed crowd. Referee Mentz
awarded the battle to MeFadden in the
seventh round, because the Cincinnati
boy held on too long in a clinch.