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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-02-26
Christian EndeavOr Prayer Meeting

Topic for Sunday, March 8. "The
Secret of Endurance" Heb. XII. 24-27 ;
Elk. xxxiii. 9-23.
DAILY READINGS. ENDURANCE.
Mar. g. Wait on God. Ps. xxxvii. 34-40.
Mar. A. Establish your heart Jas. V. 1-S.
Mar. 8. God our help Ps. XII LIZ.
Mar. 6. Look to Jesus. Heb. xii. II.
Mar. 7. Strengthened. Col. i. 9-17.
Mar. 8. The reward OF endurance, Rom II.
40.
Mar. 9. The secret of endurance. Heb. xi.
24-27; Elk. xxxiii. 9H3,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
HIS Death
WAS Due TO
ACCIDENT
Everett Rogers PIunges From
Loft and Is instantly
Killed.

A fatal accident occurred in the barn OF
James A. Potter & company on Eddy
street. yesterday morning.
Everett Rogers In attempting TO pitch
a bale OF hay from the loft, fell and
striking head foremost on the concrete
floor, fractured his skull.
The impact caused a cash nine inches
long in the scalp and John Williams. an
other teamster. not thinking that death
was instantaneous ran over TO Rogers
and shook him. But there was no re-
sponse and Williams at once notified Of
fcers Wallace and Cunningham who
called the Rhode Island hospital ambu-
lance.
Capt Mowry called Medical Examiner
Palmer. who declared death due to ac-
cdent
He was a member of the Team Driv-
ers" Union. and leaves IA widow and fam
lily, residing at 81 Crary street, this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
RIVAL Of
RIP VAN
WINKLE
Farmer Harmes Is Waking Up
After Seventeen Years Of A.
most Continuous SIuInber.

Winona, Mimi. July 14--Herman
Harmes. OF this county. is now 81 years
Of age. and from 1878 until about six
months ago there were but few days
when he was entirely awake. His all
ment first appeared to be fever and ague,
and he says this was induced by dose OF
poison taken accidently.
The symptoms OF his coming long
sleeps then began TO show themselves.
drowsiness from which he could not
arouse himself. and could not be kept
awake only with the greatest difficulty.
The time soon came when he could not
be kept awake. and he would then sleep
almost the full 20 hours OF the day.
Then came "A time when he slept con-
stsntly. and for seven full years he con-
tinued In this condition His wife and
children were able TO arouse him slightly
In the afternoons, and at these periods
they were able TO force little broth or
other liquid food between his teeth. Dur
ing the entire period OF seven years. how
ever, he was never conscious.
The best medical attention was secured.
but to no avail. He continued TO sleep.
After this period Of seven years nc en-
Joyed brief sessions OF consciousness, only
TO lapse again into slumber Then would
come a period when he would be almost
normal, bpt II was not until within a few
months that he could remain awake the
grea ter part OF the day.
Mr. Harmes at one time had consider
able property. but the greater portion OF
IL has been used up I'm the payment OF
Doctors fees. lie was married In 1865
and he has a large family OF children.
lie spends much OF his time visiting
among his relatives. and az present Is In
Winona, although his home farm Is at st.
Charles. I'm this county.
lie SAYS he feels well at present and is
able 10 DO some work. but he does not
know how soon some somnilent attack
may come upon him again.
His case is one which has attracted
much attention In local medical circles
nnd physicians of national reputation
have made extensive Investigations into
H. but no satisfactory explanation has
been given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
FREE FROM
HARpIST
Wife.
Architect BohIHn Granted a d.
vorce After Litigation That
Extended Over Many Years.

New York July 4-Herman Behlen. an
architect Of this city. after going through
complicated litigation which lasted sew
eral years, and In which almost every
Judge Of the supreme court OF this city
took part has been awarded n decree OF
divorce from his wife. Anna Theresa Lang
Behlen. who is a professional harplst.
The decree has been signed by Judge
Truax. Of the supreme court. who grants
Mr. Behlen tho custody OF his seven-year-
old son Herman. The complications that
arose I'm the case were due to the fact
that Mrs Behleu, II was contended. was
insane before and after the bringing OF
the suit. and efforts were made to prevent
q decree being found against her, but
without avail. She is now said TO be In
Wheeling. w. Va. I'm the core OF her
mother.
Mrs. Bohlen was formerly Miss Lang.
and belongs to an old and wealthy West
Virginia family. She was married at
Wheeling on September r. 1894. and came
70 this city with her husband TO reside
Domestic differences caused a scparat ton
on October H. 1879. and their only child
was placed In the custody OF It's mother.
Since then there has been nothing but
litigation.
Edward O. Whitaker was appointed
referee to take the divorce suit and as
he was about TO begin the hearings Il
was announced that Mrs Behlen had be-
come insane, due 10 the excitement and
worry Of her domestic troubles and her
counsel Abraham Levy. asked that the
trial should be postponed indefinitely. in
0isting that it would not be right TO pro-
eeed against her under the circumstances.
IL was then stated that there was no
precedent for proceeding against an In
sane person for a divorce. IL was held,
however. that Mr.. Behlen. IL entitled 10
his divorce should not be deprived OF his
right 20 prosecute his case. and as tho
hearing was continued her counsel with
drew from the case. declaring that as
she was insane she could not be properly
defended
Meanwhile a guardian was appointed 10
protect her interests. but the referee
made a report in favor of Mr. Behlen
several months ago. Then the guardian
Of Mrs. Behlen stepped In and asked that
her default be opened. on the ground that
no defence had been presented and that
she was Insane during the period of the
alleged charges against her
Mr.. Behlen opposed this and submitted
sffidavits by physicians and others 20
show that during that time Mrs. Behlen
had appeared in concerts and seemed to
be perfectly rational. This motion was
denied on the theory that n Mrs. Behlen
had defence II would not have been de-
uberateiy sacrificed ny her counsel and
then Judge Truax was applied 20 for the
confirmation OF the report OF the referee
and signed the decree In favor Of the
husband
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
SEVEN BURNED IN
AN AUTO EXPLOSION.
ltOccurred at Roger Williams Park,
but All Will ReCOver--An Exciting
Incident at Newport.

Two serious accidents occurred last
svening-one at Roger Williams park
and the other at Newport. AS a result Of
the forrne., three persons were taken TO
the Rhode Island hospital one being dis
charged last evening. while the two
others are still under treatment at that
institution.
Two OF a yachting party at Newport
jumped overheard 70 escape being burn
ed seriously, II not fatally. but We're res
cuec
Shortly before o'clock, six persons en-
tered one of the public automobiles at the
park TO take the five-mile ride. They
we're Mrs. Pauline Neinchil, Jewish
woman, 81 years of age. residing at 20
Shawmut street: Cora Willard and
younger sister Grace, also Stella Clegg.
all residing at 3s Susan street; Harold
Peck of 7s4 Park avenue, Auburn, and
Nelson c. Rice, six years old, OF 1114
Elmwood avenue.
There are two machines at the park
by permission OF the park commissioner
and managed by Percy Tuttle for the
Providence Automobile and Traction
company. The one.on which the accident
occurred. last evening. was being OPP
Grated by William Shields of l65 Doug
las avenue
CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT
Hardly had the party got aboard and
started on their ride around the lakes,
when th valve TO the gasolene tank blew
outand tie OIL carried In storage instantly
tgnited. The machine was quickly a
mass OF flames and the occupants were
enveloped In fire
Shields jumped out and called to the
others 10 follow his example. there be-
ing no chance TO give them direct as
sistance. Pauline Neinchil managed to
jump out, her clothing all ablaze. She
spreined her left leg severely, and sus-
tanned burns about her neck and arms
but bystanders extinguished the fire In
her garments before she was badly
burned. One of the park carriages later
her TO her home.
Little Grace Willard had Jumped
quickly and was comparatively unin-
jured. although her clothing was ruined
and she was slightly burned by. the fam
ing oil.
Shields. the operator OF the machine
quickly started for home and the extent
of his injuries could not be ascertained-
Harold Peck was accompanied TO the
ONCE OF Dr. Dan o. King in auburn, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

! later was conveyed to his home in the
| doctors carriage.
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
Superintendent Fits and Officers Fagan
and Tobin, realizing the serious character
Of the accident, in the meantime rushed TO
the rescue. the injured taken 10 the boat
house temporarily. and the hospital am
bulance called.
IL was at once seen that Cora Willard
was the most seriously injured. the lower
part of her body being frightfully burned,
and she was given all the emergency care
possible. Nelson c. Rice was burned
on his body and arms and Stella Clegg
had bad burns on her arms.
These three were taken TO the hospital
in the ambulance. After examination IL
was given out that Cora Willard's 5
chances for recovery were very slight.
though this was later amended some
what The injuries to the little boy and
girl while very painful and requiring
careful attention. were not serious.
GETTING ALONG NICELY.
Inquiry AT the hospital this afternoon.
disclosed the fact that Cora Willard is
resting comfortably and there are good
chances. so the physicians think, for her
recovery
The Rice boy is stili at the hospital.
improving rapidly.
After her injuries received attention at
the hospital. last evening. Stella Clegg
was taken TO her home on Susan street.
The blaze fortunately wns Of super
cial nature. the burns OF the sufferers
being caused by the fare OF escaping
gasolene. The seats and cushions We're
practically ruined but the remainder of
the machine was not badly damaged.
THE INCIDENT AT NEWPORT.
1t was on a launch that last evenings
exciting incident occurred. The launch
had just left the landing of the New
York Yacht club with a party OF two
men and three women aboard. She was
bound for the schooner yacht Miladi
owned by Mr.. s. III. Mason, when an
auto-vapor lamp exploded
At once there was n mass of flames.
One woman who had been sitting near
the engine lost her balance and fell over
board. Quickly one of the men jumped
over after her The cutter from the y.
s. e. chesapeake was near by and the
crew fshed thetwo out Of the water.
The explosion was due TO the bursting of
supply pipe. which caused tho FIRE. No
one was hurt The guests were taken on
board the yacht by n shore launch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

! later was conveyed to his home in the
doctors carriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
Summer Literature OF the NJ. ", NJ. ". 4
a. r. g.

". ". ".
The publications OF the passenger DO.
rartment OF the New York. New Maven
and Hartford railroad for tho territory
east OF New London and Willimantic, af.
fore oil needed informa tion regarding the
summer resorts reached and served By
this system. They are I'm pamphlet
form and designed to be carried In the
poctet or handbag without inconve.
nience to the poss SCISSOR For the present
season their titles are rs follows.
Manual OF Summer Resorts" contain
ing list of hotels and boarding house,,
excursion rates and general informa tion I:
"Alona the South Shore" plymouth az
a GUNNER Resort" Quaint Cape Cod
and Its Summer Delights" 'Nfarthas
Vineyard" Nantucket" Handbook Of
Newport" Jamestown -Conanicut ISL
and" Watch I'M. Narragansett Pier
and Block Island"
Any or all OF these books may be OBJ
taired by applica tion 10 the Passenger
Department. ". Y. ~ m g. III. r. L.,
Terminal Station. Boston. or they will
be sent to any address upon receipt OF
stamps for postage. two cents each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
mas been used for over sixty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child softens the gums, al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. sud Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. II will re iieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In ~vefy part of the world.
Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Wirslows Soothing Syrup"
and tax no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
MONOPOLY
IN WOOD
ALCOHOL
Attempt TO Establish II Caused
the Ruin Of the LeipzIger
Bank by Schmidt.

Berlin, July 1.-THE ruin OF the Leip-
siger bank. that failed about year ago
for nearly 200. 900 marks $3.50. .ooo. .0oo). was
wrought by the fascinating personality
OF Adolf Schmidt, according to testimony
given at the three weeks trial OF the
banks directors, now nearing Its end at
Leipzig.
Schmidt who was managing director OF
the Trebertrocknung GRAIN drying) COM
pany OF Cassel, concern exploiting on
an enormous scale process for drying
beer dregs and cattle feed persuaded the
bank to advance during "a number OF
years sums OF money aggregating 80
900. 900 marks (s20, COO 0c0
The accused directors who were success
sively examined before the jury, were un-
able TO give a lucid explanation OF their
reasons for consenting TO make these cx-
traordinary loans. Every member OF the
apparently well meaning board admitted
that this colossal business mistake was
indefepsible upon sound commercial prin-
ciples.
Nevertheless. they consented because
Schmidt made them believe in the process
amazing possibilities and profits Schmidt
also had an invention for distillling wood
alcohol by which he represented that he
would obtain the monopoly OF the wood
alcohol OF the world.
can field, as well as upon the European.
and he opened negotiations with Ameri-
can companies for the formation of Il
world trust. and established sub-com-
panies In every continental country.
The alcohol invention contributed
the dazzling of the Leipzig directors. VINO
however made II clear that they did not
know how much the bank had really
loaned TO Schmidt. Although they were
backing Schmidt's schemes. they were de-
ceived by the banks manager Exner.
who kept the secret accounts. Why Ex-
ner acted IN the manner in which he did
is equally a mystery. for neither he nor
the other directors appear to have made
any money personally out OF the scheme.
Schmidt Is described as having a quiet
manner and simple way of expressing
himself In unornate language. He talks
with a calm air of conviction and seems
10 have believed completely In himself
He is now I'm jail awaiting examination.
Exner:s testimony showed that he was
led on step by step hoping TO save the
banks millions, as the cutting Off OF
Schmidts credit would wreck the Tre-
bertrocknung company and result I'm a
total loss TO the bank OF the sums loaned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
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The bee., 1902-02-06
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Christian County Enjoying Exceptional
Privileges in This Line.

HopkinSville, KY, Feb. l.
Three new rural carriers left
Hopkinsville this morning to dis
tribute mail among nearly 5000
people. The routes established
cover 63 square miles in area,
with 612 houses, and serve a pop
ulation of 2,747.
The indications are that all
parts of Christian county will
soon be enjoying the benefits of
the system. Besides the service,
which became effective this
morning, one route has been in
successful operation for nearly
13 months. Petitions for three
more out Of Hopkinsville and one
from Pembroke are on file in
Washington, and there is every
reason to believe they will speed
lily be granted.
The bee., 1902-02-06
REIGN OF TERROR
Like Hopkins County Troubles
Last Year. lnausurated at
CrossvilIe, Tennessee.
POLITICIANS ENCOURAGE RIOTERS.
Mines Operated by New Jersey Company
Who win Go to Federal Court.

Chattanooga, Feb. 3.-Almost
a reign of terror exists in the vi
cinity of the Milestone mine of
the Cumberland Coal Company,
II miles above Crossville, in
Fentress county, this state. Some
dissatisfied miners and a lot of
thugs and DULLES recently posted
a notice signed with skull and
cross-bones and in red ink, warn
ing the negroes, a few of whom
are employed about the mines
and at the company's store, to
leave at once. The negroes did
not leave and the mob has twice
fired into their cabins. The last
time the negroes returned the
fire and the mob retreated.
Sunday night the mob attacked
the company's commissary, but
VIM. Nixon, son of Manager Nix
on, at the head of number of
white employees, charged the mob
with Winchester rifles, and a
pitched battle ensued, the mob
retreating to the woods. The
situation has been reported to
Adjt. Gen. Brandon, who has as.
sured the company protection,
and the Crossville company of
militia is ready to be called out
at any time they may be needed.
Several of the mob were arrested
and taken before magistrates
who are said to be friendly to
them and released, the terrified
negroes being afraid to appear
as prosecutors. The company
officials say they will certainly
protect the negroes.
The Cumberland Coal Company
is operating under New Jersey
charter and will go to the FEEDER
al courts for relief. Politics has
gotten into the contest. Nearly
all the county office holders are
candidates for reelection and
have been encouraging the riot
ers. Genl. Mgr. Nixon formerly
had charge of the State mines of
Tennessee.
The bee., 1902-02-06

them when their arrest made a
bond for them necessary. Judge
McHugh was in the office, but
would not grant the men bond
until he heard from Sandefur and
Fugate, who were said to be bad
ly hurt. Finally, however, the
bonds were fixed and all the men
were released.
When brought into the station
the men presented a bloody as
pect. Each one had his share of
cuts and bruises, and it was very
evident that the fight had been a
hard one.
Things became so warm for a
time that Mr.. Paif locked up his
place of business and would not
allow any one in or out.
Several of the union miners,
who are among the thirty or more
who are on the relief list striking
against the Henderson Mining
and Manufacturing Company, are
said to have stated that they
would leave the union and go to
work if matters bad come to such
a pass that they must fight like
wild beasts over the little smid-
gen of money sent here by the
district.
Nat Corbin, chairman of the
relief committee, says about $195
is needed to foot all the bills of
the idle men. He says their
coal, rent, grocery and doctor
bills must be paid out of the 1925
relief fund sent to this local
union. -Henderson journal.
The bee., 1902-02-06
POLITICAL POINTS.

Congressman Allen is asking
Congress for an appropriation to
survey Tradewater and Pond
rivers, with a view of determin-
ing their practicObility for navi-
CATION.
Judge Joseph +. Robbins, of
Graves county, has formally an
nounced his candidacy for the
office of Judge of the Court of
Appeals in the First district TO
succeed Judge James ID. White.
This is the office to which Judge
T. j. Num- aspires, and for which
the friends of Judge John l..
Dorsey, of Henderson, are said
to be grooming the latter gen.
tleman.
The bee., 1902-02-06
Grapevine Items.

The sleet has been the worst
known for years, timber being badly
damaged.
The telephone lines running out
into this neighborhOod were down
several days last week.
Hardly any travelling has been
done around here for some time ow-
ing to the ice and washouts.
Miss Mayme Todd spent several
days visiting in MadisOnville last
week.
Miss Ora Barrow, who has been
teaching in Christian county for sew
eral months, has returned to her
fathers, Mr.. w. T. Barrow, of this
vicinity.
Uncle Ray Davis has been visiting
at Mortons Gap for some time. the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. George
Davis.
John Denton, a farmer of this vi
entity, contemplates moving to Earl
ingtOn soon.
Jasper Stinnett has moved from
the Buckner place to John Robin
sons.
Edgar Brown has moved from
jacksonville to j. w. PrItchett, Jr's.
place near Bethlehem.
Lucien Littlepage contemplates
placing Cumberland telephone at
his saw mill near Flat creek.
The bee., 1902-02-06
STRIKERS NOT NEEDED
Baltimore and Ohio Officials In
dependent of the Men Who
Left Their Jobs
AT THE BEHEST OF THE UNION

Washington, Ind, Feb. Ito
day the American Federation of
Labor called off the strike in the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
ern Railroad Shops, and the COM
pany was notified that all the
men were ready to go to work.
Instead of receiving a warm well
come, the company notified them
that it had decided not to reopen
the shops at present, but will
give employment to such men as
it has places for. Few of the
strikers will be reinstated. Many
of the locked-out men were to-
night given permission to return
to work Monday.
The bee., 1902-02-06
State Encampment.

An effort is being made to raise
the sum OF 81, 900 for the purpose
Of securing the next encampment
of the Kentucky State Guards
for jacksonville. The adiutant
general has given assurances that
if this amount is raised the en-
campment will be brought here.
The encampment lasts usually
for three weeks and the entire
state guard is required to 90 into
camp for drill and exercise. The
encampment is usually held in
July or August. Several of our
citizens have offered very liberal
donations and it is thought very
likely that the necessary bonus
will be raised.-Hustler.
The bee., 1902-02-06
"DURN KID"
And His Rifle We're Too Much for the
Bank Robber ana lie Surrendered.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 1.-The
nerve Of a youthful deposltor in
the Hartford Deposit Bank, who
had $1.75 placed in jeopardy by
the efforts to rob the bank. led
to the capture Of the leader of
the band and his accomplices.
The lads name is Ernest Twid-
die. When Twiddle heard of the
robbery he applied to Sheriff
Keown for permission to go with
the posse. This was given, and
he followed the bloodhounds with
a long rifle over his shoulder. FL
nally the dogs freed II. L. Marsh,
the alleged leader. Twiddle was
far ahead of the posse. Rushing
up to the tree he drew bead on
Marsh and shouted:
"Come down and give me my
$1.75 or d-n me, I'll put a bull
let in you"
Marsh skinned down and sur
rendered. TO Sheriff Keown he
said:
81 wasn't afraid of you men or
your dogs, but l didn't like the
look in that durn kids eye."
The bee., 1902-02-06
A Hung Jury.

The second trial of William Nor
rison, for the murder of Douglass
Coffman, of Slaughtersville, at
Springfield, Tenn, about two years
ago, was concluded at Nashville last
week. The jury after being ont Tor
some time, failed to reach an agree
ment and were discharged. Nine
jurors were for conviction of murder
in the first degree.
The bee., 1902-02-06
Christian County Oil.

b. d. Menser, of Dawson
Springs, is in the city looking
after his oil interest. His COM
pany has about 1900 acres of
land in Caldwell ana Christian
counties about equally divided
between the two counties. Mr..
Menser is very confident of sue
cess. They are putting in ma
chinery in Christian county now
and will push several wells to
completion. Princeton Leader.