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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
Ashes to Ashes.

Out OF the 65 crematories in Europe
and America 26 are in the United States
and three more are being built. AS show
ing how slowly so desirable reform
moves, the total number of bodies Gre
mated up to 1900 was 21,536, and
nearly one, half of these were cremated in
the United States. The actual cost of
cremation is about $50. Such are some
of the facts stated by John s. Cobb of
Northampton at a meeting of the mem
bers of the Massachusetts, cremation
society. Much advance is to be noted
since Mr.. Cobb and Others began to ad-
vocate in this state a more rational and
sale disposal of the outworn human
body. The contention has been along
the line summarized by Rev. Paul Re-
we're rockingham at the above meeting
as follows:-
The body is the garment only. When
death comes we cast it aside. Fire al
ways has been purifier. Why is it that
this custom is not more general? think
because it is out of the ordinary. We
are apt to follow the old custom, and the
Christian custom has been that of burial.
Another reason is sentiment. The earth
accomplishes the result in years, where
the crematory takes but few hours. 1t
is not ''dust to dust" slowly, but "ashes
to ashes" quickly Northampton
Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
A Near View of General Christian
De Wet.

The figure, OF middle height, was stocky
and welI'set, conveying at glance an i'm
preston of physical strength. There was
nothing in the appearance or dress of
the man to cause one to single him out
from among any crowd OF burghers. He
looked the typical Boer of the veldt, from
his weather-beaten SLOUGH hat to the
cowhide boots into which his trousers
were tucked. A more unmilitary figure
could hardly be conceived. There was no
attempt at uniform. A dingy, dark-blue
sweater concealed the shirt-if there was
one-and the trousers were an ordinary
pair of brown overalls. Coat there was
none. bedraggled little cockade of os.
trich feathers was stuck in one side of the
hat band, but it had lost it's freshness
and dropped dispirltedly. Not the slight.
est indication of rank was visible. But
forthe light magazine sporting rife slung
across his shoulder, and bandolier filled
with cartridges, he might easily have
passed for farmer who had just left his
plough. AS he faced us, with his back
to the setting sun, his face was obscured
in shadow. | could see that it was
bearded, and belonged to man we'll
along in middle age, but little more
Still, | exaggerate nothing when say
that even at that moment | was con-
scious that it was not the face Of COM
monplace man. Perhaps it was his
straight, secure seat in the saddle, per-
haps his air of cool assurance and self
possession, perhaps the quiet, even tones
of voice; but, at any rate, the impression
was instantaneous and permanent
From General Christian De Wet" by
Thomas F. Willard, in May Scribner's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

was sentenced to thirty days in the
county Jail. Ira Kingman, another
clerk, was sentenced to six months
in jail. Mr.. Cote was until recently
ticket agent at the Central Vermont sta.
tion in Burlington.
The Montpelier Band held its annual
meeting on Monday evening and elected
the following officers c. P. Pitkin,
president; John L. Stanyan, secretary
T. R. Merrill, treasurer, and
D. w. Edison, and F. w. Bemis,
and W. A. Patten executive committee.
T. R. Merrill was reelected leader, which
office he has held for many years. There
will be thirty members in the band this
year. The appropriation from the city
of Montpelier is 81 200.
By the will of the late Daniel S. Ford
of Boston, principal owner Of the
Youths Companion, the Vermont Bap-
fist convention will, it is expected re-
ceive about $4,000. Part of it has
already been received. Of the sum
realized it is planned to use about $685.
600 in aiding and improving the needy
Baptist parishes in the state and es.
tabllshing new ones.
A handsome soldiers monument has
been bought by the Woman's Relief
corps and placed in the soldiers lot in
the Bellows Falls cemetery. 1t is of
Barre granite and surmounted by a
figure of a private. Below is the inscrip-
ton, "The Nations Heroes" and the
date, "1S61-65." The monument will
be dedicated during the exercises Mem
orial day.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
has been filed by William N. Lawson and
Charles c. Lawson doing business as a
firm in Hardwick and by them as indivi-
duals. The liabilities of the firm are
So, 995. 20 and they have no assets. Indivi-
dual petitions were also filed. w. N. Law
son has liabilities Of $189. rs and assets of
S525, all OF which is claimed as exempt
c. c. Lawson has liabilities of 226, all
unsecured, and assets of 5000, all of
which is exempt.
Henry A. Silver, of Benning-
ton, aged 65 years, dropped
dead in his house Sunday, May S,
while engaged talking with his wife.
Appolexy was the cause. The deceased
bad served three years in Co. E, Tenth
Vermont, and was a member Of Sixth
Corps Post. He had also been an inmate
of the Soldiers Home. He leaves wife
and several children.
DR.. w. Scott Nay, grand master of the
grand lodge OF F. & A. NJ. of Burlington,
telegraphed last week to the grand mas
ter of the grand lodge of Florida the sum
OF 500 as the contribution of Vermont
Masons for the relief of the sufferers in
Jacksonville, Florida.
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed
by Frank Casavant, harness maker of
Troy. His liabilities are $542, and as
sets 1925, with exemption of $3.50.
An original widows pension. special
accrued, of So per month, has been grant
ed Mrs. Helen W. Bailey of Newbury.
The Burlington city council has appro-
priated $1,000 for band concerts this
year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

One way to keep ice in the sick room is
to fasten piece of flannel in deep tin
pan or pail so that it will sag in the mid
die, but will not touch the bottom of the
pail. III this flannel piece of ice can be
put and so wrapped in its enveloping
folds that no air can reach it. When
small pieces need to be broken off, pin,
preferably hat-pin. can be used.
1t is a suggestion of Mrs. Lincoln, Of
cooking school fame, that kitchen aprons
be made with rufle at the bottom.
This stands out and will often catch the
bit of flying grease, which would other
wise soil the dress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

Thereaders of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease,
requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing it's work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, FL. CHENEY & CO., To-
ledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
License to Sell Real Estate
SALLY M. sTANToNs ESTATE.

SALLY M. STANTONS ESTATE,
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court. held at st. Johnsbury
within and for said District, on the 26th day
of April, A. D. 1901.
Ora N. Drew, guardian of Sally M. Stanton
of Danville, in said District, mentally in.
capable person, within the meaning of the
statute, makes application to said Court for
license to sell the following described real
estate of his ward, to wit Ten acres of land,
more or less, with buildings thereon, situate
in Danville, aforesaid, representing that the
sale thereof, for the purposes of support and
reinvestment, would be beneficial to said
ward.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court,
that said application be referred to session
thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. Johnsbury, on the 18th day of May
A. d. 1901, for hearing and decision thereon
and it is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof, by publication
of notice of said application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully in tn,
Caledonian printed a. St. Johnsbury, before
said time of hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and if they see cause
object thereto.
By the Court.-Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
LuNENBURC HEIGHTS HOUSE,
Lunenburg, Vermont.
Open all the year for permanent and
transient guests.
MRS. E. C.. WHITE.
Commissioners Notice.
CHARLES c. WILLIAMS ESTATE

CHARLES Z, WILLIAMS ESTATE.
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive,
examine, and adjust all claims and demands
c. Williams, late of Peacham, vt in said dis
trict deceased, and the term ofsix months from
the 9TH day of April, 1901, being allow.
ed by said Court to the creditors of said de.
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will
attend to the duties of our appointment
at the dwelling. house of Rhapsu Williams
In Peacham in said district, on the 2Sth day
OF May, and the 16th. day of October
next, at / O'Clock in the afternoon, on each OF
said days.
MARTIN S. HIDDEN,
CHARLES +. WILLIAMS,
Commissioners
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
Christian EndeavOr Prayer Meeting.

Tonic for Sunday, May 10. IA Nameles
Girl Heroine" Kings v. Ia "a union meet
ing with the Juniors.)
DAILY READINGs-A LITTLE HEROINE.
May 10. True courage 1 SAM xvii SO
May IA. Love finds way. Esth. v. 8
vii. 1-6
May is. Children helping. John vi. 5
May 1e. Bringing Juniors to Jesus. Marx
x.13-16.
May II. Unnamed but rewarded. Matt
x. 4o-42.
May 10. Christ's word to his own. Luke
xii. 1884; John X 1-5.
May 10. A nameless girl heroine 2 Kings
SCRIPTURE VERSES.
Prov. i. ITO; Chron. xxxiv. 1.3;
Pisa. Xxi. 5; Eccl. xi. 9, 10; xii /
Tim. ii. %; Pisa. cxix. 9; xxxiv. II 16;
Prov. vi 2O.21; Xxx. II; xiii. 10 21
Eph vi. 1.3; Col. iii. 20; Tim v. 4.
LESSON THOUGHTS.
God often makes use of the most insig-
nifcant instruments 1 Cor. i. 28) for
building up his kingdom and spreading
abroad his name.
1t pays to teach children about God
anu his servants,
Children cannot teach much about
Christ, but they can invite others to
church and Sunday school where those
are who can teach.
SELECTIONS.
Almighty God ever required in his ser
vice the first fruits Elk. iii. 19) and the
first born lex. xiii.2). The tirstlings are
his darlings (Gen. iv. A. the latest
lambs are fttest for his sacrifice. Z.
"Ye shall not see my face" saith Joseph
to his brethren, except you bring your
younger brother with you" (Gen. xiii.
-. And how shall we behold the face Of
our blessed Jesus. if we do not remember
him in the days of our youth, if we dedi-
cate to the Devil our lovely young years,
and offer unto Him nothing else but the
dregs of our loathed old age?
No matter how good the walls and the
materials are if the foundations are not
strong, the building will not stand. By
and by, in some upper room, crack will
appear; and men will say, "There is the
crack; but the cause is in the founda.
tion." So if, in youth. you lay the foun-
dation OF your character wrongly, the
penalty will be sure to follow. The
crack may be far down in old age; but
somewhere it will certainly appear.
Proprietors rear strong fences round
young trees, while they leave aged for
ests to take their chance. Permit not
the immortal to be twisted at the very
starting OF its growth, for the want of
such protection as it is in your power to
afford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
The WOrthleSSneSS Of
Cheap Fertilizers.
Facts About Fertilizers.

The experiment station Of Vermont
again calls attention to the almost
worthlessness of the cheap commercial
fertilizer. Bulk for bulk, and weight for
weight, the average farmer buys the low
priced goods. What he actually gets is
we'll demonstrated by the following ex-
tract, which should be carefully read and
pondered by every farmer in the country:
Every manufacturer selling in Vermont
makes brands of high, of middle and Of
low grade. Every man of them would
prefer to sell all of the best and none of
the poorest class, not because he makes
more on them-for the margin of profit
is much the same in either case-but for
the sake of his own good reputation
The popular demand for quantity rather
than quality is the excuse for the low
grade goods. The farmer himself rather
than the dealer is responsible for them.
To make the cheap goods, either infer
ior raw material must be used, or else
the good crude stock must be diluted
with what is technically known as "fill-
err" material which the farmer calls
"dirt." The latter is, it is hoped and,
indeed, is thought to be, the more COM
mon expedient used. The economy of
paying manufacturers. railroad mag
mates, general and local agents good
money for mixing, bagging, freighting
and selling from 400 to 800 pounds OF
everyday dirt in every ton of fertilizer,
does not appear. 1t is far better for the
farmer who wishes to use low grade OF
fertilizer to buy less of higher class
goods and to make his own low grade
by mixing in more or less muck or soil
at home.
In other words, buy a smaller guam
tity ofreally high grade fertilizer and mix
in the dirt to suit YOURSELF Bristol
News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

A Pure Raw Bone Meal is sold bv C.,
S. Page of Hyde Park, VT, at ST. so per
hundred or, If ordered in ton lots, $25
per ton, with freiehts prepaid to any
Vermont station If cash accompanies the
order.
1t is said that the use of a tablespoonful
of mixed Bone and Ashes In each hill
of almost anything the farmer or GAR
dener plants VIII produce surprising
results.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

HDa:ly. 1Daily except Sunday.
pullman parlor car to Boston and Albany.
Pullman sleeping cars to Boston and N. Y.
For detailed time tables consult folders.
w. S. JONES, Gen'1. Superintendent.
H. A. HODGE, Traffic Manager.
c. B. Hubbard, Genr. Pass. Agent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
SUGGESTED HYMNS.

Come to the Saviour, make no delay.
Where is my wandering boy tonight
When he cometh, when he cometh,
Saviour, like shepherd Lead us.
Quiet, Lord, my froward heart.
Take thou my hand, and lead me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
@MxA,,.

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmo-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold I'm ONE day
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

Floor Paint cost sc. more a quart ;
makes it look brighter and wear fully
twice as long as cheaper floor paints.
Sold by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
LRAYING LANCASTER.
THRoUGH TRAINs.

Trains arrive at st. Johnsbury from Bos-
ton, Portland Lewiston, Augusta, North
| Conway and White Mountain resorts 2.21
p. m.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
F. e. BOOTHBY, G. P. 81 TIA.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the Chicago He.
meopathic Medical college it was deter
mined to admit women on an equal foot
ing with men.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
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Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Conway,
Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and st. John.
LOCAL TIME TABLE-ON AND AFTER
OCTOBER 8, 1900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

ALL TRAVELLING EXPENSES INCLUDED.
Parties under special escort will leave BOs-
ton, June 3, 9, 10, 10, y, 20 and FL for the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
Missionaries Eaten.

A search party, which has returned to
Brisbane, Queensland, from New Guinea,
discovered the halfeaten bodies of the
Rev. James Chalmers and the Rev. Oliver
Tomkins, of the London Missionary
Society, and their followers, massacred
in April by natives OF Fly river, New
Guinea, after terrible fight. Mr.. Chal-
mers was distinguished as an explorer,
and was one of the pioneers of mission.
airy work in the South Seas, where he
had passed over thirty years.
AT the ANIMAL MEETING nj +bo s4ooI,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
Attention.

Headquarters Camp McGee, Confed-
crate Veterans. All old confederate
soldiers are requested to meet at the
mayors Office in Vinita, on Saturday
{ he 18th day OF May, 1901, at ? p. M,
to select delegates to attend the con-
federate reunion at Memphis, Tenn,
on the 2sth-29th-3Oth OF May 1901.
From the outlook it will be the larg-
est gathering Of old confederates
since the war. and the citizens Of
Memphis have made ample prepaTa-
tion for the accommodation Of all
that may attend. We can get rail
road fare from here for sS.45 for the
round trip. j. NJ. BELL, Com.
BY w. G. NELMs, Deputy. "a
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
From Okmulgee.

The council, like all great
bodies, is moving slowly. On ac-
count Of the nscessity for ENROLL
ing at an early date quite a num-
Der Of the Kings went home FRI
day in order to induce the mem-
bers Of their town to come and en-
roll. Quite a number Of Warriors
left for the same purpose, so that
Saturday il was difficult to get a
quorum.
Monday afternoon Col. Samuel
Peel. Of Arkansas, addressed the
council on the Loyal Greek Claim.
He is the agent employed to at
tend TO same. He said that If the
treaty is ratified the claim will be
paid promptly and in full.
There has been 70 c-@miIIee
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
KnlrhtsvIIle. Ind. Apr. ., Isgs.

Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, III.
Gentlemen-I have been selling Dr.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsln every since it
was first introduced TO the trade. 1t
is the best seller / ever had on my
shelves and gives the best satisfac-
tion to my customers Of anything /
ever offered them. Where l sell it
once they invariably return for more.
AS a laxative or as a physic it is par
excellence, the most pleasant and
satisfactory preparation / have ever
sold. Yours, etc, G. II. Came. Sold
by peoples Drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
BURTON AND GRIMES
Political Cattle Ranch in the Terri
tory-Judge Thomas May Resign.

The Kansas City Times prints
an interview with Senator Burton
which contains the following.
asked what there was in the
current rumor that George j..
Barker of Lawrence, had been
slated for a federal judgship in the
Indian Territory, Senator Burton
said 81 wish you wouldn't say
anything about that. 1t might
embarrass Mr.. Barker"
Pressed for an answer, Senator
Burton said that there would not
be vacancy for some time, and it
was too early to give out informa-
tion on that subject, even If he
had any. His attention was called
to the fact that the term of Judge
Thomas of Muskogse would expire
in July. "That's long way off, +"
said Senator Burton. You may
say" he added, "that if Mr.. Bar
ker wants a judgship in the terri
tory, it would afford me pleasure
to recommend him"
1t is reported here that Judge
Thomas will not be candidate
for reappointment. He lives in
Illinois and is anxious to return
to that state, as his health in the
territory is not good.
There already is Kansas man
on the federal bench Of the terri
tory-Joe Gill, a friend OF Cy Le-
land. His term does not expire
for eighteen months. Senator
Burton says he does not know
whether Gill will ask for reap
pointment.
Senator Burton and State Treas
urer Grimes have entered into a
business arrangement. the details
of which will not be made public
at present. 1t is understood that
their scheme includes the opera
ton of big cattle ranch in the
Indian Territory, where Burton is
able to secure some valuable con-
cessions of grezing land. Grimes
has had experience in the cattle
business, and now that be has
"retired from politics, he will
have plenty of time to devote to
the ranch"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17

work as yet except in case OF Gre
dentials.
1t has been very amusing to the
onlookers to see the Snake men
who belonged to the council and
were deposed by their town, oon-
test their seats and win. In no
case have the committees desided
for the new members.
The delegates to Washington
made their report Saturday, each
one making a speech after the re-
port.
An effort is being made by the
superintendent of public instruc-
ton to have allowed him his
travelling and incidental expenses
in his sch ool work.
Euchee Boarding school has
asked Tor S92324 additional APP
preparation; Eufaula Boarding
school for S260.46 and the Col
ored Orphan school for $3ls92, and
the amounts have been allowed by
council.
Five deaths Of old members of
the House of Warriors have ne
cessitated the election OF five new
members. They have been duly
obligated and taken their seats.
There are ninety-eigbt names on
the roll and three absent makes
ninety-fve in attendance.
In the House of Kings the roll
Of forty-seven members is com
plete, excepting one who IS ab-
sent. SO out OF 145 council mem
bers only four are absent, which
shows the interest that is mani
tested u the question before it.
The Dawes commission and its
attaches, the many who ara here
to enroll, and the great number OF
visitors, makes Okmulgee a very
lively place. The hotels are
crowded TO their limits, it seems
each day, yet there is "always
room for one more" f"
The attorneys before the Dawes
commission on the part OF the
Creek nation have made report
of the condition of the rolls and
state some interesting facts.
Among the many, one statement
shown by figures that the colored
In 1866 numbered 1871 and today
5000. The Indian in 1866 num-
bered 9,771 and today $500. In
five years more the negroes will
number one half Of the population
and if the treaty is defeated and
the land remains in common the
Indian will get just one-half of
what he was entitled to in 1866.
The treaty has been read before
the House of Warriors and viii be
sent to a special joint committee
for consideration action to be rec
commended thereon.
Commissioner Sanson's court
has been doing business since the
arrival here. Judge Fears and
r. P. deGraffenried are getting
quite a little practice before it,
Phoenix.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17

Rheumatism is conceded to have its
origin in a poisoned condition Of the
blood, and To be most successfully
treated by Herbne, which acts upon
the liver, kidneys and other blood
purifying organs, thereby divesting
the system of the offending agents.
Price so cents. For sale by Peoples
Drug store. d-w
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
Dawes Commission Dates.

The Dawes commission has fixed
the following dates and places for the
enrolment Of Cherokee Freedmen:
Chelsea, Indian Territory, May %
20 June 10, inclusive.
vinita May 6 to 25, 1901.
S0nata May % 10 June %, 1901.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-17
Eleventh Annual Reunion

United Confederate Veterans, Mem
phis, Tenn, 28-30-l901. For above oc-
casion the Frisco will sell tickets, vi
nita to Memphis and return at SS.45
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
May 1921 inclusive with final return
limit June 4th, 1901. B. E. Walker,
Local Agent.