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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Rough on BunIons.

New and successful treatment, only
complete cure. Gives ease and comfort
at once. Subdues Inflammation. A1lays
fever, pain, soreness. tenderness. Re-
duces swelling and enlargement of joints;
cures both hard and soft corns, and to
tired, sore or fevered feet it gives relief
and comfort at once. $50 at druggists,
or sent promptly by mail. f. S. WELLS,
Chemist, Jersey City, N. J.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Didn't Laugh with the Rest.

Jones-What were the boys all laugh.
ing so heartily over?
Brown-smIth got Off one of bis
jokes.
Jones-W Why didn't you laugh with
the rest7
Brown-lt was on me. Columbus lO.l
State Journal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Eeminine Trait.

Mrs. Hoon-They say that Mrs.
Swiftsmith is greatly troubled with In
somnia.
Mr.. Hoon-Yes. understand that
she discovered the fact, week or sc
ago, that her husband talks In bis
sleep, and she hasn't slept wink since
for fear of missing something.-Har.
per's Bazaar.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
GUMPTION.
ALIEN.
Z knov q wfnsome little girl


know wfnsome little girl
: Whose dancing feet are Light
4 thistle down that breezes whiE1
70 float in sunshine bright
A little girl with witching eyes 'sin
That smile like sunny summer sldee 415
Upon whose blue no clouds arise
And in them mischief lies.
A happy heart that singing goes
70 mate with dancing feet,
4 guileless heart that only knowB
Whate'er OF life that's sweet;
d dainty blossom. pink and white
bppncions as fairy sprits
That could not live without sunlight
And careless love would blight
IT'S sad to think that years may Aees
And bring woman's dover
TO still those happy, dancing feet
With sorrows heavy power,
But love that watched the blossom rare
VIII surely keep the ripe fruit fair
And teach the woman's heart 70 bear
Whate'sr may come OF care.
Mary DevereHx In Boston Transcript
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
The wires We're Crossed.

Hotel Man (who thinks he is calling
down his butcher)-S Say, | am shy a
heart and liver, eight ribs and a
shoulder Now want 'em right away.
Railway Office (which has been con-
nected by mistake) Sorry. sir, but the
wreck has been cleared up
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens foot Ease. a powder. 1t cures pain
nails and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Fase makes
for sweating, callous and hot, tired. aching
feet. Try it to-day. SOLD by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for % C. in stamps.
Trial package free. Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N J..
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

"Was the wedding a successY'
81 guess so. The brides mother was
in tears, the groom's mother went her
one better and had Mysteries, you
couldn't hear word of the ceremony,
and the church was so crowded that
three women tainted. Yes, 1t was a
success all right."-Life.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn.

Shake into your Aliens Foot Ease, a powder
for the feet. 1t cools the feet and makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions
Swollen, Smarting, Hot. Callous, Sore and
Sweating Feet. Aliens FoOtEa relieves all
pain and gives rest and comfort. We have
over $1,000 testimonials It cures while you
walk. Try it to-day. All druggists and shoe
stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, Nj.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Willie-Pa, did Adam and Eve kick
much when they was t'run out Of the
gardeni
Pa-Well, no; not just then. but they
raised Cain akterward. Now 80 to
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Genesee Pure Food Co., lie Roy:
Gentlemen:-Our family realize so much
from the use of GRAIN-O that l feel must
say word to induce others to use it, 1t peO.
pie are interested In their health and the wei
fare OF their children they would use no other
beverage. 1 have used them all but GRAlN-O
1 have found superior to any, for the reason
that they are solid grain.
Yours for health, G. f. MYERS.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
THE GALLUP FAMILY.
AN EVENING OF LAMENTATIONS BY
THE AILINc WIFE.

she Knew Her Time For Departure
For the other World Had Come,
and She Was Anxious to Become nm
Copyright. 1900, by c. B. LewiAJ
Mr.. Gallup had finished his supper,
removed his coat and shoes and sat
down in the rocking chair to read the
copy of The Chemung County Gazette
he had brought home from the post
Office when Mrs. Gallup dropped down
on the lounge with sigh and began;
Samuel, IL you could spare dyin
woman three or four minits Of your
time / should like to talk to you.
know you don't like to be bothered
when you are readin, and wouldn't
say a word IL 1t was only bile on my
leg or one of my back aches. but it's
more serious than that Samuel-fur
more serious"
Mr.. Gallup stretched his legs out to
their fullest extent and made his toes
crack, but he never looked up from his
paper.
II don't want to give you no sudden
shock" continued Mrs. Gallup as the
tears began to stream down her cheeks
and her nose to twitch, "but it's my
duty to tell you. SO you kin prepare
yourself. Samuel. you'll be widow
before Saturday night Tonight Is
Tuesday night. Before shutdown on
Saturday night the funeral will be
over, I'll be an angel. and you'll be free
to 90 out somewhere every evenin and
play checkers. Do you hear me, Sam
uelY'
Mr.. Gallup may or may not have
heard her, but If he did he paid not the
slightest attention
Eyes: I've got my call to CO." she re-
sumed. as she wiped her eyes on her
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
a Cure for Constipation.


As family medicine Bacon's Celery
King for the nerves passes from sire to
son as legacy. If you have kidney,
liver or blood disorder get free sample
package of this remedy at once. If you
have indigestion, constipation, headache,
rheumatism, etc., this specific will cure
you. Wells & Son, Columbus, E. D..
Prickitt, Mount Holly; W. G. Jones, New
Egypt; Edw W. Rossell, Pemberton and
J. H. Leeds, Rancocas, the leading drug
gists, fare sole agents and are distributing
samples free Large packages SOC. and 25c.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Is much simpler than is sometimes sup
posed. Health depends chiefly upon per
feet digestion and pure blood, and the
problem is solved very readily by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. You may keep well by tax
ing it promptly for any stomach OF blood
disorder It's cures of scrofula. salt rheum
catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism and Other
diseases are numbered by the thousands.
The favorite family cathartic is Hoods
Pills.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

II shall have to crown that TOOTH"
said the dentist, indicating the partic-
ular molar.
eyes," assented the victim. Its
a-king more than any of the Others"
Whereupon the dentist mentally de-
cided to make the bill about $3.50
higher.-Ohio State Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

When a man has day to himself,
he can't recall any Of the things he
longed to do when he was busy. -Atch-
ison Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

AS we'll as the handsomest, and others are In
vited to call on any druggist and get free g
trial bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs,a remedy that is guaranteed to cure
and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs
Asthma. bronchitis and Consumption. Price
25c. and SOC.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

A conscientious person should be-
ware Of getting into passion, for ev-
cry sharp word one speaks lodges In
ones own heart. and such slivers hurt
us worse than any one else.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Cray Hair.

If gray. Wells Hair Balsam gradually
restores to original color, black or
brown, elegant tonic dressing, soc. 81.
Druggists, or sent by express prepaid.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

This question arises in the family every day
Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delic'
ious dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
baking adt hot water and set to cool. Fla
vors:--Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw.
berry. At your grOcers. 10 cents.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

The great race horse, son of Baron
Wilkes; Cherry Croft 2.22A, son of Nut
leading stations at Glen Moore Stock
Farm this year. Baron billions fee is
$50 but anyone having mare we'll bred
in trotting, or pacing lines, or with trot-
ting and running blood crosses, can
breed to the two latter horses free this
year. Mares kept by the year for SIS.
Before you breed, visit the farm or write
for descriptive circulars. E. S. WELLS,
Glen Moore, Mercer county, N. j., on
PhiIa. & R. Ry., nine miles north OF
Trenton.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

The young wife's ideals begin to be
shattered when she sees her husband
put his feet on the best chair. Phrla-
0elphla Record.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

made 1t his business to visit all the
clubs frequented by Captain Ne
Carthy and in the presence of the fire
eating captain and other club members
to. forcibly.. express his opinion Of the
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo-
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Good fortune sometimes comes to us
In o very shabby looking carriage.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
After the ball" a Glove.
WASHINGTON, d
Gemesee Pure Foo.

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c. 25c. II c. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

WELLS MIRACLE OF HEALING"
Powder, marvel of healing, cures any
sore on man or beast 25c at druggists,
or by mail. E. S. WELLS, Chemist,
Jersey CITY, N. !.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Milk is suggested as a good extin-
gushing agent for burning petroleum.
1t forms an emulsion with the oil, and
by disturbing its cohesion attenuates
the combustible element as water can
not
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

Among the aborigines of Australia
the most common form of punishment
less than death is the speering of the
offender through different parts of the
body.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

1t is always the fashion for women to
talk about the fashions
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
The Health problem

A fountain gives the water works a play
spell.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28
The busy butcher ought not to kill tint

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II C. G. C. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-28

A headiight-the blonde wig.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
The Famine Canvass.

Mr.. f. G.. Rowland, who was elected
treasurer Of the funds collected for the
India Famine Relief Fund, has re-
ceived from the canvasSerS over $240,
which with the amount given at the
mass meeting in the opera house,
brings Barre's total contribution up
to nearly $500. The thanks of all
who been concerned in the work are
due to the canvassers for their palms.
taking and hearty work. They have
done more than anyone expected, and
TO them is due the credit for the good
showing which Barre is making in
this worthy way. All those who con-
tributed, and they are many, deserve,
and will receive, the thanks of those
whose suffering they have helped to
relieve.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
GRANITE CUTTERS WIN.
Last Difficulty Overcome by Agree
ment With Tool Sharpeners.

Concord, n. H., March 26.-The
last difficulty IN perfecting the bill of
prices to be accepted by the employees
Of the granite industry in this city has
been overcome by an agreement as to
what concessions the tool sharpeners
should receive.
In conference with the manufacture
erS an agreement has been reached
whereby the sharpenels receive prac-
tically the same terms as the cutters
as to hours of labor, when payday shall
come, etc., and minimum wage rate
of $3.50 for sharpeners has been es-
tablished. Workmen OF this class re-
sumed their labors this morning, and
all departments of granite work are in
full running order.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
PLAINFIELD.

John Mansfield has moved from
School street to the Cutler tenement
on Main street.
Mrs. Maria Morse, who has been in
Barre for some time past caring for
sick people, has come home for much
needed rest.
Mrs. James Warhurst was confined
to the house Friday and Saturday with
throat trouble.
James Warhurst and wife were in
Montpelier Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Camp, Hiram White
and five children, Mrs. M. L. Pike and
Mrs. Oscar Wheeler were down with
the grip last week.
Mrs. Judson White died Wednesday
after short illness, at the home of
her son. The funeral was attended
Friday, interment being in the Center
CculcUcIy'
The Ladies AID Society held quilt
| ing in the Methodist church parlors
last week, and on Thursday they are
to have an all day and evening sale, to
close with a conundrum supper.
John Ryan went to market Monday
with stock and potatoes. W. W. Pit
kin also went.
James Markham of Montpelier was
in town Thursday, and as usual when
here, visited most Of our horsemen,
with whom he did quite a large busi-
ness.
A pair of spirited colts belonging to
Fl. II. Martin got away from him at
the creamery last week Monday and
ran nearly to his home on the Marsh
field road before being stopped by ",
! w. Pltkin.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
AN ACkN0WLE
The Dundee Advertiser Recognizes
Barre's Contribution.

The Dundee Advertiser which Co..
also publishes the Peoples Journal in
Dundee, Scotland, prints the follow.
ing in their issue of March 10th:
A handsome contribution to the
Peoples Journal Soldiers widows,
Orphans and Dependents Fund comes
from Barre accompanied by the fol-
lowing letter:
Barre, vt. U. S. A.
Feb. 26, 1900.
Editor of Peoples Journal:
Dear.Sir-In consequence of your
appeal in behalf of the widows and
orphans of the Scotch African war
public meeting of all Scotchmen
interested in such movement was
held here last December at which a
committee was elected to solicit SUBJ
scriptions for both the Peoples Journ.
al and Mansion House Funds to be
known as the Barre, Vermont U. S.
A. contribution.
The committee organized by elect.
ing j. P. Marr, president; VIM. Scott,
secretary, and Alex Buchan, treasurer.
AS result Of our labors we collected
$llS.25 for the Mansion House Fund
and S396.75 for the Peoples Journal
Fund, making total of $515, or plus
the cost of transmission los pounds
and s shillings, for which total amount
you will find enclosed Treasurer
Buchan's draft, from which amount
please transmit to the Mansion House
Fund the sum of $118.25.
Although living amidst the Green
Mountains of Vermont and citizens of
the land of our adoption the hearts that
were nurtured on Scottish soil still re-
tain an increasing affection for the
land of their birth, and an unbroken
belief in the success of British arms
midst the hills and heat of South At
RIGA. We are watching with unceas-
ing interest the issues of the war and
are today anxiously awaiting the news
from Kitchener and Cronje, and while
we regret the many reverses that have
befallen the British arms, and the aw.
full losses of the Scottish regiments,
our pride in their bravery and hero
ism is greater than all, and SO in the
lines of Reid we can best express our
Weep not, sad hearts. on the Scottish shore,
That wait for the lads that will come no more
Man dies but once, and your dear ones fell
On the battlefield they'd graced SO well.
True to the annals of name and clan,
AS their sires have falrn since the world
began,
With their hands on the steel and their face |
to the foe,
And the God of Battles to see them go.
And while time shall last, to their name be |
paid,
A cheer and tear for the Highland brigade,
! have the honor to be,
Respectfully yours,
J. p. MARR.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
Barclay Bros. May Purchase
the Plant and Business of
Mackie, Hussey & Co

II has been learned on reliable au-
thority that two Of the largest gran
ite firms in Barre aud in fact among
the largest in the world, are soon to
be consolidated. The two firms are
Barclay Brothers and Mackie, Hussey
4 Go.
The former in negotiating with the
latter for the purchase of their entire
plant situated on Batchelder's meadow.
1t i, probable that the deal will be
completed before the close OF the
week and Barclay Brothers will in that
case ,ake possession about May 18th
or Jane lSt.
Barclay Brothers intend to do bust
ness in the present quarters should
the purchase be made, and will move
the machinery there from Mackie,
lIu,,ey K Co.'S sheds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
TO GO ON THE STAGE.
So Decides Sir Robert Peel Grandson
of q Prime Minister.

London, Mrrch 27.--Sir Robert
Peel has definitely decided to go on
the stage, and join the "Bootles
Baby" Co., at Bottles. They play in
London and the Provinces. He is the
grandson of the famous prime Minis
ter of England and who lost SO much
at Monte Carlo when he had an in
come of a hundred and fifty thousand
year. He later went into bank
ruptcy. The court directed sale of
the family plate valued at hundred
Thousand pounds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
A WELL KNOWN CITl ZEN.
S. P Carpenter of Richford Died
Yesterday.

Ichford, March 26.-IIon. Silas
Pratt Carpenter died yesterday. The
deceased was born in Richford, Jan. 3,
lN2l. and was the son of Jonathan and
Patience Rogers Carpenter.
lie received his education in the
common schools Of this town, where
he had spent all his life. In 1916 he
was elected town clerk and held this
Office for 80 consecutive years. He
had held Office as town treasurer up
to the time of his death, making So
years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
BOARD OF TRADE.
Second Annual Banquet to be Held
in Northfield.

Northteid, VT, March 26.-The
second annual banquet of the board of
trade of this village, will be held to-
morrow evening. Everything is now
in readiness and it will be an elaborate
affair.
The supper will be served by the
ladies of the Unlversalist church. Be-
sides several of the local business men
Hon. Il. S. Stanton will be one of the
speakers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
SEASON OPENS.
Tod Sloan and Other Great Jockeys
on the Turf.

London, March 26.-The fiat racing
season opened this afternoon at Lin
coin. There is a thin snow on the
ground. Tod Sloan, Skeets Martin
and the two Reitis are present and
engaged in riding most Of the races.
To win the first race of the season is
a good omen. John Reitf on Portiers
won the first trial plate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
DOORS CLOSED
Merchants National Bank Of
Rutland SuspendS
ASSETS IMPAIRED
Expected That Interesting De-
velopments Will MAJ
terilize.

Rutland, Mar. 26.--At two this af
ternoon it was announced that the
shortage in Musseys accounts is
sl45, 900. He had left the state and
was arrested at Albany n. Y.
Rutland, Vt, March. The Mer-
chant, National Bank here closed its
doors today, and Cashier Charles w.
Mussey is under arrest, charged with
the misrepresentation of the funds of
the bank. The exact amount of
shortage is unknown until after the
thorough examination Of the books
which is now in progress.
In report to the comptroller of the
currency, Feb. 18th, last, the liabili-
ties were: Capital, 800, 900: due de-
positors in banks and bankers, s36l,
$40: circulation. S21, so: resources,
loans, discounts, 1861 1868; other as
sets, including cash. Sll5.36. Bank
Examiner. ID. ID. Main, is appointed
temporary receiver.
Some interesting developments are
still expected.
The officers Of the bank are: presi-
dent J. A. Mead: cashier Charles w.
Mussey; directors j. A. Mead, L. c.
Tuttle. n. p. Kingsley, S. l.. Griffith
II. II. Brown, S. X. Burbank, f.. c.
Partridge and w. r. Page.
Washington, March 6.-Thc comp
troller of the treasury has received
word that the Merchants National
bank of Rutland Vt. closed its doors
this morning.
WATERBURY.
The Hypatia club will meet this
week Friday wi'h Mrs. Cooley. The
subject will BE ''humorous writer's
The Philolnathan club will not
meet for a regular meeting this week,
but have been invited by Mrs. Barrett
to reception at the parlors of the
Waterbury Hotel. Friday afternoon.
Mr.. W. Fl. MeSser of The TELE-
GRAM. was in town last week and
took a good number Of names for The
TELEGRAM. The TELEGRAM is re-
ceived at Waterbury at + o'clock same
day of issue. and it is not eXcelled by
any paper for promptness and ex-
cellence.
The Ladies Union meets this week
with Mrs Clough on Winoos-
XII st.
Hon. G. A. Gearhart will deliver
his famous lecture, The Coming Man,
next Thursday evening. This is the
last lecture Of the regular course.
The Odd Fellows have had their
hall and rooms wired for electric
lights.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
n-,xer to suicide nv Asthma.

Ell Paso, Tex, March 2G.-Dr. Will
liam Yandell, state quarantine officer at
this point and one of the best known
men in Texas, committed suicide at his
home by firing a bullet through his
brain. DR.. Yandell was 81 years old.
He had been a sufferer from asthma for
years and recently from complication
of diseases. He had often told his
friends that he was a physical wreck and
intended to end 1t all.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
CAUGHT At LAST.
Rebels Who Three Times Inclted In
surrection Are Now Milled.

Tacoma, Washington, March 26.-
The British forces north of Borneo
have finally milled Katt Sellen, and
the rebels who three times melted the
natives to rebel against the British
rule. There was battle in which
the forces under Captain Harrington
destroyed three stockades and forts,
sending solid shot through them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-26
ST, JOHNSBURY.

Hon. Henry G. Ide goes to Wash
ington early this week to attend the
meeting of the new Philippine COM
mission. The party sails on the L. ).
transport Hancock from San Fran
cisco, April 18th, and will touch
at Honolulu, Yokohama and Hong
kong en- route.
E. s. T. Fairbanks & Co. will not
tap their sugar orchard this spring
because of the injury to the trees by
the caterpillars last summer. A good
many Vermont farmers will give their
orchard a rest this spring for the same
reason.