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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
PASSUMPSIc.
Death of Mrs. Mason.

Mrs. Betsev Ide Mason was born lam
uary l6, 1913 and died April %. 1904.
She was the daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Jacob Ide, and was cousin to the late
jacob Ide OF this place. She united with
the Baptist church in 1882 and was the
oldest III. mber of the church, where she
has been loved and honored throughout
b r long and useful lite. In 184o she
married Edward D. Mason, who died in
1876. She was the last OF her genera
on and the last of 70 own cousins,
once cvunted among her kindred. She is
survived by three children, Rev. Edward
Mason of Boston. Frank w. Mason,
with whom she has lived and
by whom she been tenderly cared
for these many years, and Susie, Mrs.
Curtis Harvey. of this place. she also
leaves four grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. in all OF whom she was
greatly interested. Although greatly en-
ff ebled in body for some years, she re-
tanned her mental faculties to a large
degree almost to the hour of her death
and evinced a lively interest in the af-
fairs OF her church. the community, and
10 all current events of the age to the
last week of her life. Her home, since
her marriage, has always been in this
village, where she was known and loved
by all. and her passing, even at her adj
| the home and in the community. The
| funeral was held in the church, Saturday
afternoon at two O'Clock, Rev. c. D. R.
| Meacham, officiating. Music was fur
| nl>hed by a mixed quartette consisting
of Miss Bessie Wright, Mrs. L. 81. Witty,
| S. P. Pinney and William Sparrow.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful, including a pillow of Easter
lilies. roses, and carnations from the chill
dren, a sheaf OF wheat from the church,
OF which she was the oldest member, a
! garland of Gala lilies and violets from
the only granddaughter Miss Mary Ma
| son of Boston, garland of carnations
and Easter lilies from neighbors, large
| boquet OF carnations from her Sunday
school class, and bouquets of carnation
roses and heliotrope from other friends.
| The church was filled with neighbors and
friends to pay their last respects to one
whom they held in high esteem during
| her life.
Rev. c. D. R. Meacham attended four
| funerals last week, very unusual exper-
| fence for country pastor.
The Randalls have begun work on the
old schoolhouse lot, preparatory to put
ting up building.
| Rev. E. D. Mason of Boston was in
here by the death of his mother, Mrs.
| Betsy Ide Mason.
| Charles Harvey OF White River juno
ton is spending the week with his
mother, Mrs. Susie M. Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Thomas have en-
gagged to work for Charles Felch the
coming year, Mr.. Thomas having re-
signed his position in the Fairbanks
shops.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Miles will re-
main in the DEMO tenement for the
| present.
S. D. Meacham of Newport spent Sum-
day with his brother, Rev. c. u. R.
| Meacham.
| The Ladies' V. I. S. will hold their
| monthly meeting with Mrs. A. P. Haw-
| ley, Thursday afternoon. A baked bean
| supper will be served. The gentlemen
| are especially invited to supper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
RYEGATE.

The w. c. T. u will hold pound So
cial in the vestry, Friday evening. May
6. for the benefit of the Rescue Home at
Burlington. The children will furnish
entertainment. Come everyone and en-
joy social hour. Refreshments will be
served by the ladies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Made Young Again.

lone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills each
night for two weeks has put me Ia my
teens again" writes d. II. Turner of
Dempseytown. Pa. They're the best in
the world Tor LIVER. Stomach and
Bowels Purely vegetable. Never gripe.
Only 25c. at Flint Bros and F. @. Lam
dry's Drug Stores.
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AT DANVILLE.

Ihere VIII De cameo meeting OF w asn-
burn Lodge F. and A. M, Wednesday
ing officers who were elected at the an
nual meeting last week: w. NJ, S. N.
ingalls,; S. W., !. E. Tinker: J. W., G. A.
Adams; S. D., E. w. Hunt; J. D., F. B..
Ainsworth; S. S., E. r. Moore; 7. S.. N.
w. Burdick; secretary, Asa Wesson;
treasurer, c. S. Dole; chaplain, A. w.
Merrill; Tyler, 9. I. Green; organist, c..
III. Wilson; finance committee, Chas.
Morse, Hermon Osgood. Chas. Wilson;
grievance committee, VIM. Mccormick,
Gardner Sanborn, Ashley Goss.
Guy Rowe spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends in Ryegate.
Mrs. Minnie Brown of Hardwick has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fisher.
Capt. and Mrs. is. Thompson of Lyn-
donville have been visiting his sister,
Mrs. George B. Davis.
Ned Pettingill returned from Boston,
Saturday night, where he had been en-
ployed during the winter.
Sidney Page of st. Johnsbury visited at
F. ]. Preston's last week.
The Ladies Aid society of the Congre-
gational church will hold social at the
church parlors, Wednesday afternoon
and evening, May IL, to which all are
cordially invited.
c. A. Hatch has sold a fine horse to
R. B. Gammell.
Marcus Styles has moved from the
farm where he has resided to St. Johns
bury, where he has rented a farm.
Ira Preston went to st. Johnsbury,
Monday, where he has a position as
night clerk in the express Office.
Robert Norwood of Ryegate has pur-
chased Martin Dow's farm, and he and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce will move back to
their place in the village, which they
have been renting to w. Fl. Cass. MIR.
Cass has rented the Morrill, house from
F. B. Stocker.
The students of Phillips academy are
preparing dramatic entertainment for
Friday evening, June II. The title of the
drama is "Jedadiah Iudkins, J. P"
Frank Badger entertained the young
Tuesday evening of last week. About
SO attended and all report having a fine
time.
Harvey and CLYDE Wheeler started
Monday for Port Arthur. Ontario.
MarShaH StOcker IS doing some sur.
veying at North Danville.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church will give a social at the church
parlors Friday evening.
Mrs. James Collins and childen ar,
visiting relatives in Manchester, N. H.
Phillips Academy boys have organized
ball team and have few open dates
with teams whose players are about Il
or 5 years old. Tracy Badger is cap
tain of the team and Merton Badger
manager.
There will be a dance at the Towr
Hall, Friday evening, May 10, under tn,
auspices OF Washburn Lodge. Supper
will be served at the Elm House.
Mrs. Frank BeIden of Springfield
Mass, is visiting her sisters and mother
Mrs. James Randall, Mrs. Robinson ant
Mrs. Wallace.
Morton Lvster started Monday after
noon for a trip to Texas via st. Louis
He will be absent several weeks, and it i.
rumored that on his return he will be nc
longer alone.
Mrs. Belden of St. Johnsburv is caring
for Mrs. Robert McVicar, who is i'll a
Mrs. E. c. Frost's.
Mrs. Billiard from Barton has movet
here and taken a room at Mrs. Bel
Pierce's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
The Best Endorsement

Baxter's Mandrake Bitters is sold and
guaranteed to cure the diseases for which
it is designed, by every druggist In the
United States, or money refunded.
What better Endorsement can be given
a medicine. It cures constipation, sick
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expels all poison from the blood, and
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tablets, Is cents. Try it.
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COUPON,

This coupon entities any reader Of
the CALIFORNIAN to obtain Mi o-na
absolutely free at my store IN case it
does not increase the weight and cure
stomach troubles. give signed guar
antee With every box.
W. r. EASTMAN.
FREE TRIAL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
EAST BURKE

The regular meeting of Gen. Sheridan
Council No. 26, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, will be
held today. Business of Importance is to
be transacted and it is earnestly desired
that every member be present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

An Iroquois memorial emergency hos
pital will be built in Chicago in memory
of the victims of the theatre fire, Decem.
Der 80.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge of Verbena. Ala, was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
of plies causing "a rumors. After doc
tors and all remedies tailed, Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
Inflammation and cured him. 1t con-
quers aches and kills pain. Csc. at Flint
Bros and F. G. Landry's, Druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
NORTH DANvILLE.

The Salvation Army will hold the SER
vice at the Methodist church next SUM-
day morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Butchers, Merchants
and Hide BUYERS

Should write to Carroll S. Page, Hyde
Park. VT, who wishes to purchase their
Hides, Calfskins, Sheep Pelts. Tallow and
Bones. He pays spot cash. He pays the
freights. He pays full market values. He
wishes to arrange with some one in every
village, where he has no agent, to sell
Poultry Supplies and to pick up for him
Hides, Calfskius, Sheep Pelts, and Bones.
He furnishes money with which to buy
and he keeps his agents thoroughly post
ed at all times as to market values.
Write him for full particulars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
HOW TO OBTAIN
SUMMER BOARDERS 4!

There is in New York City one daily news
paper which has made tremendous gains in
popular favor during the past five years. Its
net cash paid circulation is over 100. 900
copies daily throughout every section of New
York City Gncluding Brooklyn, larger than
that of any other recognized resort medium.
This newspapers readers are among the
wealthy, and we'll to- do. intelligent people
those who can afford and do take extended
vacations in the country during the Summer.
1t carries more resort advertising than any
other morning newspaper, so the public nat
urally look to it for information as to where
to go.
An advertisement in its columns is, there
fore. exceedingly valuable and sure to pro-
Once results, This paper is
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THE new YORK TIMES.

"AHtheN News That's Fit to Print"
Write the Classified Advertising Depart
ment for rate cards, sample copy and sug-
gestions as to the best manner of running an
advertisement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
DANCING.

The Dodsworth System is meeting
with success where other methods have
failed.
Private lessons any evening for the
next three weeks except Thursdays, when
practice dances will be held in Pytbian
Hall.
F. N. Tinker,
Drouin's Block.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-25
DAILY PEN SKETCHES
OF CAROLINA LIFE.
What People Of the Middle and
Pee Dee Country Are Doing.
TWO FIRES OCCUR AT DENMARK
The Railroad Signal Station burned.
Other News from the Town
Where Railroads Cross.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Denmark, Feb. 20.-The telegraph Of
flee at the junction Of the. Atlantic
Coast Line and Southern railroads, in
this place, was destroyed by fire this
morning at 7:30 o'clock. The structure
was a two-story wooden building, gen.
orally known as the tower. All trains
over the two roads were signalled from
this Office and could pass only when
the tracks were thrown open by the
operator in the tower.
The fire started in the ceiling and
owing to the fact that there is no
water near, could not be extinguished.
The trains were delayed only for a
few minutes, and will stop at that
point as they do at other functions.
Another fire alarm was given yester-
day at about noon. In some way a
curtained closet in the residence of
Mr. Fuller caught on fire. The room
was closed at the time and became
filled with smoke, causing every one
to think that the house would neces-
sarily burn. However, the fire was
soon put out, there being considerable
loss from removal Of furniture and
damage to the house by water.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-25
TIE REAR EASTERN TROUBLE
Bulgaria Trying to Keep Out Of a Fight,
According to Their Agent

Paris, Feu. 21.-M. Zolollovitz, the
Bulgarian agent in Paris, made she
following statement today:
81 can give the formal assurance
that Bulgaria has more than ever re-
solved to do nothing to compromise
the peace. 1t is with great satlsfac-
ton that we have seen the powers elab-
crate a plan for reforms in Macedonia
and we wish. without reservation, the
reforms realized Above all. With this
moment when the powers are follow
ing with anxiety the events in the tar
east. Bulgaria will avoid doing any
thing that would cause the belief that
she proposes to profit by the crisis. The
Bulgarian people have unanimously
expressed warm sympathy with Rus
Sia.
1T is unfortunate that Turkey per-
sists in her regrettable hostility. Be
sides the annoying police measures she
has taken against our people our com
merce suffers serious obstacles; and
finally. the continued concentration OF
Turkish troops along our frontier and
the mobilization of troops at strategic
points is menacing us.
NJ. Zolollovitz said there is war
party in Constantinople which has
preponderating influence :Et: luoted
from consular reports tn rh.' s,,t'-sE that
the Turks fear a miiit;:Z n:;e>ing if
war with Bulgaria is nn: l,-.ll'v.i.
I'm the light Of these facts NJ.
Zolo!lovitch concluded. lit is natural
that Bulgaria, too, should be prepar-
mo -
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st. George, Feb. II, 1904.
Betting or Cock Fights.

To the Editor Of The State:
In several sections Of our fair COM
monwealth the practice of cock fight
ing is INDUCED in and ordinarily the
usual accompaniment of betting pre-
walls on such occasions.
AS a lover Of my fellowmen and
seeking always their highest welfare, l
concluded it might prove helpful if the
general assembly enact a law forbid
wrote one Of the. representatives about
it. He replied that a bill was intro
duced last session which would have
given entire relief from this evil, but
sports in the senate killed it, though
passed to its third reading. He adds
that the senate has at the present SeS-
sion been polled touching the matter
and that 1t cannot be passed.
Disappointed in securing help from
that quarter, I wished to secure advice
Of some wise, good man as to the best
way of getting the matter on the con-
science Of individuals who indulge in
the banefui pastime. A letter from DR..
James II. Carlisle of Wofford college
contains information I beg to share
with your readers. He says:
''The great subject Of cruelty to an
imals is now attracting more attention
This is one starting point. To take
the beautiful, spirited bird, and make
him kill or be killed, to excite and
amuse some coarse, hardened men. and
to decide where some piles Of money
must go-this is sad! But tender ap-
peals are not felt where there is no
tenderness; still, these appeals, wisely
urged. may in the end make some i'm
preston. A lift up rehgiously, Of
course, will generally settle many of
these questions that cannot be met on
a low plane
Now, Mr. Editor, let me ask the
kind aid Of your own skilled pen in
encouraging the Introduction and pass
age of a bill affording relief in some
degre, But the enactment Of law
forbio~ g the sport is only part Of our
duty; must have an increasingly
strona sentiment current, such as will
be possible alone by intelligent agita-
tion Of the subject.
Yours very truly,
Piedmont. S. c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-25
INTERSTATE Y.K..C. 1, GlTHEnIEG
There Are Two Hundred Delegates in
Attendance at Spartanburg-Bad
Weather Prevails.

Special to The State.
Spartanburg, Feb. 21.-There are 200
delegates attending the interstate Y.
NJ. C. A. North and South Carolina are
well represented by an earnest, active
body Of workers, young men who are
directing their efforts to the advance
ment of moral and religious thought
and life.
Today's weather has been the very
worst of a season of Interchangeable mid
winter time. The sleet fell first, and
the ground was frozen over in Slip
perry condition; an icy rain succeeded.
Despite this inclemency,~ large congre-
cations were at the several leading
Protestant church this morning to hear
instructive and helpful addresses from
the prominent workers Of the 7. NJ.
c.. A. in attendance on the meetings.
A mass-meeting for men was held
this afternoon at the opera house. G.
c.. Michener was the speaker of the
occasion. He is from New York and
a leader in Y. NJ. c. A. work. lie
made a strong address, emphasizing
the adherence to Christianity along all
lines of business, and asserted that
the man with the right kind Of charac-
ter has a decided advantage over 9TH
ers. Gambling, drinking and impur-
ity were touched upon and in an earn
est, effective manner Mr.. Michener dis
coursed for an hour or more to one OF
the largest male audiences ever as
sempled in the opera house. AS re-
suit fully 900 Christians expressed their
intention of leading better lives, and
$50 sinners" sigpified that they wished
the prayers of the Christian people. In
a brief meeting, held after the address,
at least 35 Of the latter professed con-
version.
DR.. Van Dyke, the lecturer, addressed
the convention at Converse college this
evening. +. II. =.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-25
THE HILL COUNTRY
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Events of Greatest Interest in the
Busy Piedmont Section.
FEDERATION OF WoMEH's CLUBS
The State Executive Committee Meets
In Observation-Disclosures to the Ma
tiOna. Gathering in st. L.onis.
Sneciai to TIE State.

Special to 1Ee state.
Newberry, Feb. 21.-The State execu-
tive committee Of the Federation OF
Women's Clubs Of South Carolina met
here Thursday might at the residence
Of Mrs. r. D. Wright for the purpose
Of arranging a programme for the
State federation, which will convene
here on Tuesday, June 14th. The
meetings will be held in the auditorium
of the new building Of Newberry col
lege. On Tuesday night the meeting
will be opened with an informal re-
ception. Wednesday night will be
given over to the art, music and civic
committees. Thursday night the crown
ing event Of the session will be a very
large and elegant reception.
The following delegates were ap-
pointed to represent South Carolina in
the National Federation Of Women's
clubs. which will convene in st. Louis,
Mo-. in May: Mrs. julius Visanska OF
Charleston: Miss Blanche Jones Of Co
lunbia: Mrs. M. F. Ansell Of Green
vile; Mrs. Joseph Roddey of Rock
Hill and Mrs. L. T. Nichols Of Chester.
Mrs. James Orr Patterson of Greenville,
president of the State federation, is
delegate by virtue Of her Office.
The alternates are: Miss Helen
Mower, Newberry; Mrs. L. M. Cole
man. Charleston; Mrs. a. Robertson,
Columbia; Mrs. Ira B. Jones, Lancas-
ter: Mrs. J. R. Vandiver, Anderson;
Mrs. S. L. Mclaughlin, Spartaneurg-
Four new clubs were federated. They
were the Fortnjghtly club of Newberry,
Rotary Book club Of Greenville, the
Old Homestead of Darlington, the
| Alumnae association Of Mrs. Smith
school, Charleston.
After the business Of the committee
had been disposed Of Mrs. R. D. Wright
gave a delightful reception in honor OF
the visitors.
At a joint meeting Of the federated
clubs of the town, Mrs. S. B. Jones,
president Of Woman's club: Miss Ber-
nice Martin. chairman Of Bachelor
Maids; Mrs. L. W. Floyd, president
Of Fortnightly club, were made a gen.
eral committee to arrange for the en-
tertainment Of the State federation.
Mesdames T. C. Pool, w. II. Hunt,
O. B. Mayer, c.. D. Weeks. a. T. Brown,
Misses Fannie Mclaughlin. Lalla Mar
tin, Cora Dominick, Nina Carlisle,
Helen Mower. were appointed chair
men Of the subcommittee Their
committees will be appointed nearer
! the time for the meeting.
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Some Questions Concerning the EVIL
Fruits of Latter System.
To the Editor Of The State:
Allow me to submit few pertinent
questions to your readers and the re-
firing general assembly:
l. Is it right and does it show a
democratic citizenship, not to say
spirit Of justice on the part Of our
lawmakers, not to allow free CD pee
pie to vote the whiskey evil from their
midst. when in fact in many Instances
the people did not vote or petition its
establishment?
g Is it not an apparent fact that the
whiskey element-ring If you choose-is
getting fr1ner and deeper hold on our
State institutions and using it for po-
litical ends to the extent that ere long
it will dominate church, society, busi-
ness, morals, politics and every insti-
tuition in the land and throw around
them the mantle of corruption that is
sure to lower US in the scale OF state
hood?
g. Are the ministers of Gods holy
writ doing their duty by their passive
ness in accepting prevailing conditions
instead Of iriveighing against them on
all occasions?
T. Can any man, be he friend or foe
VI llIS SySlS1iI, III II I'LL ldy 21io iA"aiAo
upon his heart and in presence Of his
God say he does not know that the
dispensary as it is managed Is a de-
moralizing agent to every legitimate
business OF institution in the Ste.e; &C.
basing its manhood, making druLkardS
Of it's youth, yea, Of it's children even?
Doing this, does it not bring woe and
misery, suffering and hardships untold
to a helpless and innocent class-the
women and children?
8. Is it for political and sinister gain
that our wise men-masters, not ser
vants-can shut their eyes to glaring
facts and refuse to trust those whose
suffrage placed them in their exalted
position, and force them to be un-
willing particeps criminis to the
s. Does the revenue derived Offset
the evil it generates? Has it mate
rally contributed to the States
finances, or reduced taxation? Is it not
one Of the potent factors calling for
more judicial circuits to relieve the
congested dockets of those in exist
ence? Is it right to apply any por-
ton Of the revenue {blood money! to
the education Of our children? Has it
not created a stronger ring than that
the great CO Tillman claims to have
overthrown decade Of more ago?
Is it not little strange that, in the
light Of after events. the palmetto tree
was banished from the wiskey flask?
Justice.
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THE PEOPLES EDITORIALS.
Contributions From The States Readers.

clays, ETC., etc." The heart of man can
ask for nothing more.
Then recall the famous men whom
the State has produced. Their very
names are an inspiration and awaken
the noblest aspirations Of manhood
IN the roster of South Cardinals emin-
ent sons in a past generation. L, note
high in the list Of immortal ones Hon.
John Caldwell Calhoun, an incompar-
able statesman, scholar and philoso-
pher; Henry Laurens, honored above
most men, an accomplished diplonlatist
and the friend Of Washington; then
there was Gen. Andrew Jackson. the
seventh president of the United States;
another honored name, an advocate
and jurist Of great renown. likewise
statesman, scholar, diplomatist, Hugh
Swinton Legare; the Hon. Francis w.
Pickens and the Hon. William Aiken,
Of the early governors Of the State,
mention with the highest regard the
names Of Gov. Robert Young Hayne,
the most accomplished orator the
State ever produced. a match in for
ensic debate Of the great Massachu-
sets Deuosthenes, Daniel Webster.
And may I mention the names Of
Generals Wade Hampton. the older and
the younger, both effulgent stars in
the diadem Of the commonwealth.
These are but a few names to ccnjure
by. Such a galaxy Of honored ones
casts a halo Of glory not only over'
their native State and their own times,
but they belong to all time and to the
universal brotherhood Of man. Strug-
Cling men in this generation may look
to those great ones and gather strength
In their efforts to accomplish worthy
MISUNDERSTANDING such noble
lives,
Frederick A. Salaman.
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