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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

in her new position, is maintaining the
reputation she gained as the most
gracious hostess of the Cabinet circle
during the Mckinley administration.
stin another dinner-giver whose repasts
are notable from every standpoint is
Mrs. Depew. During the season the
Depews entertain at dinner nightly
not necessarily large parties. but friends
in greater or less number, and the mis-
tress of Corcoran House has proven her
self an admirable hostess.
Exceptional Ability.
AS the membership Of the House Of
Representatives has expanded the Dopu-
lar impression has grown that Repre-
sentatves have been handicapped as
compared with Senators in the race for
social success in Washington. but this
is not true without reservations. Many
Representatives who have married
wives fortunate in the possession of
wealth or exceptional social ability are
now enabled TO vie with any of their
Senatorial colleagues. A case in point
was afforded by Senator NewIands, wh1
by his marriage to the daughter Of the
late Ward McAlllster secured a social
oracle who enabled him to reach the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

- that once there were seven stars
visible in the Pleiades group.
The American Indians tell the follow
ing story of how the bright and beau
tifuI constellation came to be fixed in
the sky
Once upon a time, long, long ago,
seven little Indian boys used to take
their corn and beans which had been
given them TO eat TO n little mound,
where the would have a feast at night
Then, after they had eaten. one Of
them. who was a sweet singer, would
sit on the top of the mound and sing
beautiful songs. while the six other
little Indian boys danced around him.
one night they resolved to have a
greater feast than usual, and each
agreed 10 contribute toward a savOry
soup. But when they asked their par
ents for the needed supplies, they were
told that they would get nothing. and
that ii was not good for little IN
dams to sing and dance at night any
way, TO say nothing of eating hearty
meals so late.
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The Last Thing to Break.

'Soe = broken our engagement.
The Tilted lover SPOKE:
But not ill She had managed
To see that ! was broke"
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

NJ RS. MURRAY. chaperon, yawn-
MI ed YEARLY behind her fan ana
Il wished the next act would be-
gin. Beryl Swift was whisper
ing softly 10 her guest. Georgia Mead.
The other members Of the box party
were chattering Of the beauty OF the
star. her Incompatible costumes and
stupid play. and Scott himself. the hero
of the moment. the guest Of honor. was
staring moodily down. at the drop or
The musicians.
He leaned over suddenly and touched
BeryFs shoulder with an accepted low
ers right 10 interrupt She responded
with a smile such a smile as sent him
forth to battle. the smile that welcomed
him with love when he led the remnant
Of the Twentieth proudly home-the
lighting Twentieth Kansas. that went
out 50 strong in its volunteers and came
back covered with undying glory. ieav-
ing behind many unmarked graves in
Philippine soil.
See the man at the bass viol. Beryl?''
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ORIGIN OF THEPLEIADES:: L Aa ND'4N

- INGULARLY enough among all
no lions there exists a tradition
- that once there were seven stars
visible in the Pleiades group.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25

little more comfortable, though not yet
very well.
Bert Barrett is moving from the Esta'
brooks house to the Bert Sherburne
house.
Rev. E. Newell is contemplating visit
to his native home in England in about
six weeks. He left there 81 years ago
and has never baen back since. He has
several brothers there.
Mrs. Wiggin Of Coventry is the guest
of Mr. Batchelder.
R. H. Rice of Newport Center is assist
ing Charles Hoffman in his sugar place.
The census of Lyndon Center might
have been taken last Saturday afternoon
in the ingalls, sugar place which is carried
on by Messers. Harris, Collision and
Beckwith. The entire village was in
vited and it is needless to say that nearly
the entire village accepted the invitation.
The sugar was fine and before the party
left three rousing cheers were given to
the firm for th.ir kind hospitality
Mrs. Richardson, who mas been very i'll,
is now able to sit up a part OF the time.
Mrs. Hannah Corbeille fell on the ice
recently aud broke her left wrist badly.
School at the Institute began Monday
with the usual number OF students.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
PEACHAM.

The last week with its almost summer
heat has wrought a marvellous change in
our streets, it being now passably good
walking, while one week ago snow and
ice were abundant. Robins and other
birds are quite numerous.
A parlot meeting of the w. c. T. u.
was held with Miss S. A. Hand Thurs
day afternoon, eleven being present.
A program for the meeting had been pre-
pared by Miss Bessie Varnum, subject
" Temperance Hospital and Non A 'coholic
Medication" Several instructive arti-
cles were read, discussion followed, and
some leaflets, Sale Remedies" were dis
tributed. Tea was served and a pleas
ant social hour followed.
The Saturday Afternoon Club will
meet with Miss Bessie Varnum March 2S.
Mrs. Ellen Nye Gray, who has been
staying with the Misses Guy through
the winter, is and will be for the present
at the Mountain View House. Mrs.
Gray played the church organ Sunday
tor the first time. She has favored the
people with some fine music since she has
been in town, and has several pupils in
music, who are having a rare opportu.
nifty for receiving instruction.
A special business meeting of the Con.
gregatlonal church will be held Friday,
March p, at . p. m, to hear reports of
committees and decide the question of
remodeling the church building. All
members are earnestly requested to be
present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25

Mrs WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by millions Of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain of
Cutting Teeth, send at once and get a
bottle of MRS. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for Children Teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is
no mistake about it. 1t cures Diarrhea,
regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures
Wind Collie, soitens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs WinsIow's
Soothing Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste and is the prescrip-
ton of one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. BE sure and ask for MRS. WINS.
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
GREENSBORO.

The first May flowers OF the season
were brought to the correspondent Fri
day, March 20, picked by Miss Iona
Jordan.
Mrs. Harriet King, whose serious ILL
ness has been mentioned passed away
Saturday. The funeral was held at the
home of her son. G. c. King, Monday
afternoon, Rev. R. J. Barton conducting
the services. Mrs. King was rs years OF
age.
Mrs. !. D. Wilson was called to Barre
last week by the sickness Of her sister,
Miss Nancy Lumsden.
Caspian Lake creamery made from
March l, 1902 to March 1, 1908,
1S1 900 pounds of butter.
Received for butter, $40 424 60.
Cost to manufacture, $3,704.13.
Paid patrons, $41 ,720.50.
Average price paid tor butter, S 23O5.
Average price paid for butter fat,
$.26S1
Average surplus, 16 s per cent.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Chase returned from
two weeks visit in Massachusetts,
Thursday.
Mrs. E. K. Hill was in Danvile over
Sunday.
Alvah Chamberlain died Wednesday
morning of cerebro meningitis, aged 3S
years. The funeral was held at his late
home, Friday, Rev. n A. Ross officiating.
Mir. Chamberlain leaves wife, who was
sick in bed at the time of her husband S
death and burial, who has the sincere
sympathy of everyone in her bereave-
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25

The Lite Guards are two regiments Of
cavalry forming part OF the British house
hold troops. They are gallant soldiers,
and every loyal British heart is proud Of
them. Not only the Kings household,
but yours, ours, everybodys should have
its life guards The need Of them is espe.
cialy great when the greatest foes ofllfe,
diseases, find allies in the very elements,
as colds, influenza, catarrh, the grip and
pneumonia do ia the stormy month of
March. The best way that we know Of
to guard against these diseases is to
strengthen the system with Hoods Sar-
saparlla-the greatest OF all lite guards.
1t removes the conditions in which these
diseases make their most successful at.
tack, gives vigor and tone to all the vital
organs and functi ms and imparts
genial warmth to the blood. Remember
the weaker the system the greater the
exposure to disease. Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla makes the system strong.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
IUNENBUPQ.

Rev, ]. H. Lynch of St. Johnsbury was
in town last week.
Work will be commenced on the new
Catholic church in short time.
Miss Katherine Silsby is at home on
two weeks vacation from the Normal
school at Gorham, Maine.
Mrs. Miranda Cheney returned to her
home here, last week, a ter spending the
winter with her daughter in Berlin, N. H.
F. A. Turner was at home over Sunday.
He expects to move his family to Canaan
in short time.
Col. F. D. Hale and family returned
to their home here the last of the week.
The river is very high and logs have
been running for several days.
Miss Lizzie Day was able to leave the
hospital in St. Johnsbury the middle of
last week and return to her home here.
Several more people are to have tele-
phones put in, in few days.
Daniel Powers and wife will leave in
few days to visit relatives in St. Johns
bury, and gofrom there to Boston, where
they expect to make their future home.
Mrs. Harriette Ford of West Concord
is visiting at Mrs. Arthur Whites.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
BARNET.

Rev. p, b. Fisk from St. Tohnsbury
Center supplied the pulpit Sunday and a
male quartette furnished music.
Miss Bertha Stevens, who has been a
member OF the choir for many years, now
makes her home in St. Johnsbury and
she will long be missed. Before leaving
she made the choir present OF new
hymn books, which were much needed.
Mrs. Arthur Emery and daughter are
spending some time with her mother,
Mrs. Jane Martin.
Miss Lillian Robe and Frank Wiley
are home from Kimball Union Academy
for the spring vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. HENDERSON enter
tanned Mr.. Fisk over Sunday. They
were both members of his congregation
years ago when he preached at Peacham
The croaking OF the frogs is another re-
hinder OF spring. Old weather prophets
say only one run of sap after their ar
rival.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
BRADFORD.
Mrs. Albert Bailey is quite i'll.

Mrs. ALBERT Barley is quite Ill.,
F. A. Walker is moving his stock o
goods into the store recently occupied by
V. A. Doty.
George Jacobs of Wilmington spent a
few days last week in town. A lew
years ago he was employed in the barber
shop here.
Mrs H B. Chamberin has been con,
fined to the house for the past few days
with with an attack OF grip.
Mrs. j. E. Libbey and Mrs. Marcia
Teller returned Saturday night from a
weeks trip to New York city.
Miss Theresa Wooster of Middlebury
is clerking in Mrs. c. H. Curtis store.
Mrs. Harry Kelley is visiting friends in
Manchester, N. H.
Mrs. c. H. Curtis has been in New
York the past week.
ii. + Palmer and family are to soon
move into the house recently vacated by
V. A. Doty.
Misses Bessie Lewis and 18th Brooks,
who have been boarding at Hotel Low,
have gone TO Mrs. H. B. Stevens to
board.
Mrs. E. G. Osgood and little daughter
returned to Bellows Falls last week.
Mrs. Roswell Farnham. accompanied
them for few weeks visit.
Mrs. M. J.. Butler and daughter of Bel
lows Falls are visiting Mrs. L. F. Hale.
DR.. w. S. Cole attended the meeting of
the Vermont Dental Association at Bur-
lington last week.
John H. Richards, a one-tme resident
of Bradford, died at Bratteboro, March
10, and the remains were brought here
on the following Wednesday, the funeral
being held at the home of George R. An,
dross. He is survived by widow and
an only son, William Richards, a retired
attorney and capitalist of Montreal.
Nelson Worthley of Corinth is moving
into Mrs. Marion Titles house.
W. E. Young spent a part OF last week
in town helping his family move to their
new home III this village.
O. M. Carleton of Boston visited his
brother, D. B. Carleton, last week.
Miss Abbie Avery left last week for
East Hardwick to visit her sister, Mrs.
Bronson.
Mrs. M. L. Whitcomb who is spend
ing the winter with hel niece in Buffalo,
recently fell down a flight of stairs.
breaking two ribs. Her many friends
here regret to hear of her misfortune.
Mrs. W. E. Gage and Mrs. Annie
Spaulding entertain the Library Club
this week Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Gage.
Mrs. Nelson Sleeper OF Randol ph visited
her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Staples, last
week. On her return home she was &C
companed by her grandson Clesson,
who will spend some time with her.
At the special town meeting on Satur-
day Charles E Thurston was elected
road commissioner in place of N. w.
Cunningham, resigned.
Miss E 18th Bruce Jones left Monday
for Laconia where she is engaged to read,
and from there will go to Westerly, R.
l., to visit her sister, Mrs. Thomas Nc
Kenzie.
Mrs. Lizzie HiIands and family have
moved from Pleasant street into the
Strickland house on south Main street.
Mrs. c. F. Gibbs and daughter of St.
J ohnsbury were in town recently.
Rev. and Mrs H. J. Kilborne are spend
ing two weeks IN Burlington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
LYNDON.

Ira Ainsworth goes back to Littletor
this week to begin Work again.
Charles Bailey, who works in Redstone,
N. H is home for short time.
John Coleman, who went to Boston
some time ago for medical help, has
returned and is not much improved.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist church elected the following
officers: Stewards, James Drown, Rufus
Young, w. P. Houghton, H. F. Phillips,
S, M, Farnum, w. Quimby, H. L Weth
erbee, H. p. Bradley, Mrs. Young, Mrs.
Gour, Mrs. ]. Grant; recording steward,
Mrs. Farpum; financial agents, H. P.
Bradley, Scott Farnum, H. F. Phillips;
music COM, Eva Wetherbee, w. Quimby,
l.. W. Brown Church affairs seem to
be in a prosperous condition in every
way.
Mrs. Z. H. Hoffman is quite sick with
erysipelas.
l. H, Hall and wi have been confined
to the house with the grip, and several
Others in town have the same disease.
Mrs. Ella Rickaby and little son of
Wells River, and Mrs. Grace Rickaby OF
White River Junction, have lately been
home for few days visit. Robert Tret
rem, one of the twin brothers, has gone
to St. Johnsbury to work which leaves
one of the family now at home.
William Powers is very sick with bron-
chial pneumonia.
H. ]. Lamoud and wife let Lyndon
for New B unswick last week. They are
going to the old home to live with Mr..
Lamond's parents.
Miss Rose Brown. with her sisters
Mary and Flora, returned from their
visit in Putney, Saturday.
1t is reported that there is to be some
building done on the site of the burned
building this summer; also that a box
actory is to be established in town.
The Ladies Aid Society met this week
With Mrs. Farnum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
PAS SUrPSIC.

The sick of this village are all on the
gain. Mr. Meacham walked to the post
office and back to his boarding place two
of the pleasant days of last week, and
hopes soon to be able to take trip to
New York to visit his son Fred and re-
cuperate before resuming his work in the
parish.
!. H. Wark found hvpaticas March %,
and trailing arbutus has also been found
in small quantities in this vicinity.
Mrs L, H. Witty and son of White
River JUNCTION have been spending few
days with friends in town.
John Ray is making quite extensive
repairs on his house.
Miss Ethel Cummings, who has been
teaching in Richlord spent Sunday with
her mother at Arthur Denio's.
The Young Peoples Debating society
had new sugar on snow after the debate
Saturday evening.
The frog orchestra" and other indi-
cations point to a short sugar season.
Only about 600 pounds of sugar have
been asyet made from the famous Petten-
gill orchard, and Mr.. Pettengill is afraid
he will fail in filling his orders.
The social tea which was to have been
held at the home Of Mrs. Nelson Rash on
Thursday OF this week, has been post
poned until the last Thursday in April.
Miss Louisa Gadley expects to open a
millinery store here the first of April
she Will have it IN her sisters house, and
we bespeak for her the patronage of the
ladies' Her goods will all be new and
reasonable in price.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 5 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo,
mails sent free. Price rs cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
HARVEY.

Henry Hale has begun work for Frank
Palmer
Harold Hatch is helping his brother
5, A. Hatch, through sugarlng.
ohm McEwen has b,en quite i'll with
grip the past week and William Hastings
has been helping care tor him.
a II, Bartlett is to move soon to the
iarm he has bought of William G. Bart
lett
James McEwcn is at home for few
weeks vacation.
f. NJ. Currier is to build an addition
to MS bara, and E. r. Mackey is making
preparations to build large barn with
an modern Improvements this spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
WEST DANVII.IE.

There will be box supper and sociable
Wednesday evening, March %. at Mer-
nils Hall for the benefit OF the Methodist
chur' n. All are cordially invited.
The funeral OF Mis-. Susan Leg Badger
was held here at the church last Sunday.
She died quite suddenly Friday morning
at her daughters, Mrs John Crane in
Cabot.
The water is the highest in Ioe's Pond
that 1t has been for several years.
The sugar party at the n. Z. o. p. hall
last week was a grand success bo.h
socially and financially and all enioyed
the evening very much.
John Finley expects to return to his oil /
Job for the b. & NJ. K. r. Co., working
on the steam shovel next Monday. They
begin work this season at White River
JUNCTION.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
RNEGATE.

John L, Davidson and daughter of Bel
lows Falls visited at William b. David.
sons last week.
6, 6, Nelson has rented his farm to Mr..
Murray OF Barnet
Miss Emily Glover returns this week
to her duties at Montpelier Seminary.
Mrs. S. F. Nelson and Miss Jennie NJ.
Rhodes were in St. Johnsbury, Friday.
William Thompson purchased a fine
pair OF heavy horses at Wildwood, N. H.,
last week.
Mrs. George Gebbie recently sold to
William Thompson about 16 acres of
land that formerly belonged to the farm
which Mr.. Thompson now owns.
Miss Janette Symes returned from Bos-
ton recently and spent Saturday in town
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
Presentation of Account.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
IN Probate Court, held at the probate office
IN St. Johnsbury, in said district, on the
eth day OF January, A. d. 1908
e, Eln more T. lde, Executor of the last Will
and testament of Horace Carpenter late of
st. Johnsbury, in said district. deceased pre.
SCENTS his administration account for exarin-
atlon and allowance, and makes application
IoI decree OF distribution and partition of the
estate OF said deceased.
&, Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
mat sad account and said application
De referred to session thereof to be'held
at the Probate office in said st. Johnsbury,
on on the 14th day of February A. d. 1908,
Tor nearing and decision thereon: And tits fur
tner ordered that notice hereof be given to ali
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian, q
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury, previ-
Gus gus to said time appointed for hearing, that
tley may appear at said time and place, and
snow cause, if any they may have, why said
account shouldn't be allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25

Disturbances OF strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension vii! be followed by utter collapse
unless reliable remedy is immediately
employed. There's nothing so efficient
to cure disorders OF the Liver or Kidneys
as Electric Bltters It's a wonderful
tonic, and effective ncrvine and the great
est all-around medicine for run down
systems. 1t dispels Nervousness, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia and expels Mala-
ia germs, Only SOC. and satisfaction
guaranteed by Flint Bros, druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
SUI TON.

The next Grange meeting will be held
Saturday night, March IS, at 40
O'Clock. At the last meeting it was de-
cided to send for the organ at once as
nearly funds enough were at hand for
the payment and it will take little
time tor it to arrive.
Mrs. Caroline Buck met with an acct
dent last week Wednesday evening, tall.
ing near her doorsteps, breaking her
collar bone AS she is living alone she
we1t directly to H. A. Blake's house and
the doctor was called. She is still with
Mrs Blake, who is caring Tor her, and
she is getting along as well as could be
| expected; but it will be some time before
she can return to her own home.
Rev. Franklin Blake. who it is expected
is to he the next minister here, cannot
come before some time in May and Prof
Pugsley OF Lyndon Institute, is expected
to supply the pulpit until then.
But few are carrying on their sugar
places this season and the prospect is
not the most favorable for good sugar
season, although it is early yet and it the
weatheris right there is still time enough
TO make sugar.
Teams that have been drawing wood
for NJ. NJ. Taplin in town have discon
tinued for the season and been returned
to Barton Landing.
Miss Carrie Daniels of Fairee is stop
ping at her uncle's, Charles Bundy, for
the present. She has taken the village
school for the spring term and being
graduate from the normal school at
Johnson and successful teacher, prof
liable term is assured.
Miss Fanny Hastings is at home from
Newbury Seminary for the spring vaca-
ton, She is to return when the spring |
term opens.
Alonzo Drown, who sold his barn to
B. P. Phiheld, and has already given
possession, has hired out with the owner
of "Maplewood Farm the Dea. Ranney
place between Lyndon Corner and St.
Johnsbury Center, for the season and is
already at work there.
Miss Alvlra M, Ball from St. Johnsbury
S taking a vacation at her fathers, S. P.
Ball, for few weeks through sugaring.
Charles Fogg and wife have moved to
Springfield the past week where he is to
. into fish market. Mrs. Fogg is a
lister to Mrs. F. M. Abbott. whose hus-
'and is running market at Springfield,
md is doing a large business.