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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
CABOT.

Mr.. Douglas of Danvil1e gave lecture
at the Methodist church Sunday evening,
which was very interesting.
Edward Smith has bought Somerset
cottages at Lower Cabot.
Alice Harvey of Kimball Hill visited
Eula Putnam last week.
The families who patronized Rogers
store each received a nice present on
Christmas and Mr.. Davis at Lower Cab
OF gave his customers each a pretty cal
endar plate.
Mrs. Somerset died very suddenly last
week. Her body was taken to Whitefeld
for burial.
The annual dinner ofthe Congregation
al church was held at the vestry on Sat
urday.
MIR. and Mrs. Pliny Smith gave a din
ner on Thursday in honor of Mrs. Bernis
Pixies seth birthday.
Alice Harvey was the guest of Miss
Eula Putnam last week.
Union meetings are held at the Methodist
church on Wednesday evening and at
the Congregational on Friday evening.
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AT Barnet.
Death of Aged Resident.
(From another correspondentl


Mrs. Caroline Smith Robe passed
away early Monday morning. She has
been in feeble health for a long time, but
during the week past she has failed rap
idly and her death although not unex-
pected, has cast a shadow of gloom and
sadness over the entire community, for
although of a quiet and retiring DISPOSE
ton, by her sweetness and loving sym
patty she has endeared herself to all.
Mr. ROBBIE united with the Congrega-
tional church over 20 years ago and has
lived consistent Christian life. Had
she lived until January % she would
have been 81 years of age. She was the
daughter of Lucy (Crook) and Richard
was born, Ian. 20, 1923. Caroline
Smith was married to Hiram ROBBIE, Oct.
II, 1849. They moved to this town in
1877, where they have since resided.
Mrs. ROBBIE died nine years ago. Mrs.
Robie was the youngest and the last of a
family of nine children, all of whom lived
until past middle life. Three of her sis
tiers lived to be very aged and one sister
died at the age of 90 years. She leaves a
son, T. P. ROBBIE of this place, and
one daughter, Miss Mary Robbie, who
has remained with and faithfully and
tenderly cared for her through all her
decling years. There are two grandchil-
dren, Catherine Robie. and Lillian Robe)
Peck of Hanover. N H., also one great
granddaughter, little Eleanor Peck The
funeral will he held this afternoon at i
o'clock.
The Saturday. evening meeting this
week will be in charge of the Y P. S. c.
E. Subject 'Evangelistic work"
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Walker, Dec. 20.
Mrs. Arthur Emery and two children
from Lyndonville are spending few
days with Mrs. Emery's mother, Mrs.
Martin, who is in poor health.
Little Roland Robinson spent last
week in Oxford with his aunt, Mrs.
Bertha Lang.
Mrs. Margaret Dushan has gone to
McIndoe Falls to work for w. Nd. Phelps.
The regular Tuesday stock train does
not run this week. 1t is understood they
will take in stock here only once in two
weeks for awhile.
Mrs. 1. ]. Albee served her Christmas
dinner on Monday, Dec. 81, of which a
goodly number partook and very pleas
ant time was enjoyed.
The Brotherhood met and elected the
following officers Wednesday evening,
OGC 20. res, NSN. wv. - SldIk, vice
pres, H. A. Elliott; Sec, E. B. Chase;
treas, II. c. Holbrook; teacher of Bible
class, E. A. Wiley; chairman member
ship COM, S. ]. Holmes; chairman Bible
study committee, ]. S. Davidson; chair
man evangelistic committee. E. A. Nor
gan; chairman program committee, l..
E. Gil6llan; chairman social committee,
w. H. Johnson; chairman finance COM
mittee, 1. ]. Albee; committee on boys
work. H. A. Elliott. A vote was taken
to hold meetings on the evening of the
second Wednesday of each month. There
are now about 40 members.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
CFrom our regular correspondent


Misses Ruth and Florence Wilder have
entered the academy at St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Margaret Gilfllan is visiting her
son Jonah at Beebe Plain.
Mrs. Martha Hazelton is slowly i'm
proving. Mrs. Paddleford of St. Johns
bury is caring for her.
Bert Gil6llan is having extensive i'm
provements made in his house. A new
furnace and bath room are being added.
Schools have reopened with the same
teachers. Miss Wilson will board with
Mrs. Anna Sargent.
Mrs. Charlotte Dow is spending New
Year with her brother, Robert Hazelton,
at Lebanon, N. H.
Mrs. Chapman of Peacham spent Fri
day with her daughter Margaret.
Little Theodore Clark is suffering with
a severe attack of Group.
Mrs. Darling of South Peacham is
spending few days with her daughter,
Mrs. Galley.
The week of prayer will be observed
every night at the vestry.
The annual church dinner and roll call
will be held Jan. 10, at the school house
hall. ALI are cordially invited.
The Ladies Missionary society will
meet with Mrs. Harris, Tuesday after
noon.
Walter Kendall attended the county
R. F. D. convention at St. Johnsbury,
Saturday, Jan. i. He was elected vice
president for the county and delegate to
the state convention.
Bert Wilson has finished his work at
Manchester, N. H., and will work at
East Barnet for Roy Brothers.
Mrs. Stewart of Hardwick called at
Rev. Mr. Clark's, Friday.
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SOUTH RYEGATE.

Alex ]. Stephens came from Quincy,
Mass, Saturday to spend short vaca-
ton with his people here.
Miss Margaret Stephens began her
duties Monday as teacher in the eighth
grade of the Town Central School at
Newbury.
The week of prayer is being observed
by union services Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings in the Presby terian
church and Thursday, Friday and SIM
day evenings in the U. P. church.
At the annual meeting of the Blue
Mountain Telephone Co., held here
Saturday Albert Wright was elected
president for the ensuing year.
Two new members were received into
the Presbyterian church Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Wallace is visiting her sis
ter, widow of the late Bishop Goodsell,
in New York.
Miss Lille Grant returned Monday to
Bangor, Me-. after spending the holidays
with her people here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Pythian Hall, Sunday morning service
1O.45. Subject, Sacrament" The
reading room is in the Bank block
corner Main Street and Eastern avenue
and is open daily except Sunday from
$50 to 5 p. M, also Tuesday, and Satur-
day evenings from 7.30 to g.
Church of the Messiah, Universalist
Rev. B. F. Butler, pastor. Preaching by
the pastor at 1870 a. m. Theme THE
Formation of Character Sunday
school at noon. Glasses for all. Y. p.
c. q. at z p. m, in the vestry. The
pastor will lead. Topic, Mission Study.
The Home Mission Opportunity. Chap
ter 8 of ALIENS or Americans?"
The Universalist L. S. c. will meet with
Mrs. Edwin Spencer Thursday afternoon
at the usual hour for work.
Rev. Alfred Poole Grint from DuneIlen,
N. J., is expected to preach at ST..
Andrews church next Sunday.
The subject of the morning sermon at
the First Baptist church next Sunday
will be Gods Challenge for 1910" and
in the evening the fourth of the series on
Women Who Have Lived will be preached,
subject: THE Best Housekeeper in the
Bible"
The two Congregational and Metho-
dist churches unite in week of prayer
services during this week, the service
last night being held at the South church
when Rev. George w. c. Hill, D. D.,
spoke on THE Christ of Prayer" This
evening the North and South churches
hold their annual suppers and business
meetings at their respective churches.
At the South church two new deacons
will be elected, one to succeed the late
Harvlin Paddock and one to be added o
the usual number. Thursday evening
the union meeting will be held at the
chapel OF the North church, when Rev.
DR.. S. 6. Barnes will speak on THE
Christ of Revelatio
At the South church next Sunday
morning the subject of the sermon will
be The Christian Religion and the Mir
acles of Christ" In the evening the
text will be "In the Beginning, Cod"
Rev. George w. c. Hill, D. D., will be
absent the next two Sundays and it is
expected that Rev. George F. Wells,
Research Secretary of the Vermont In
terdenominational Comfy Commission,
will occupy the pulpit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
Roll Call and Supper.

The annual roll call and supper of the
First Baptist church was held Friday
evening. An excellent supper was served
at $50 in charge of the following COM
mittee: Mrs. H. ]. Burbank, Mrs. Gin
ton Day, Mrs. Robert Gordon, Mrs. 7.
A. Mcleod and Mrs. Frank Emmons.
After supper the large company adjourn
ed to the church where the various
officers gave their reports for the year.
1t has been a good year for the societies,
the finances are improving and the out
look for the coming year is very promis-
ing. The nominating committee report
ed and officers were elected as nominal
ed. They are:
Deacons, c. H. Woods, R. P. Kidder,
l.. S. Hooker, David Knowlton.
Honorary Deacon, Ira Harvey.
Clerk, Mrs. W. T. Parks.
Treasurer and Collector, R. A. Rentrew
Assistant Collector, w. T. Parks.
Solicitors, Mrs. w. T. Parks, Miss
Alice Q. Clark, Mrs. Clinton Day, Mrs.
l.. S. Hooker.
superintendent of Bible School, o. H.
Henderson.
Trustees, L. S. Hooker, 6. H. Goss, O.
H. Henderson.
Prudential Committee, 0. H. Hender-
son, S. H. Creaser, o. H. Smith.
Music Committee, c. H. Woods, c. A.
Brodien. Miss Catherine Morrison.
Missionary Committee, Mrs. o. II.
Henderson, Mrs. Julia Mitchell, Miss
Isabel Henderson.
Visiting and Relief Committee, Mrs. l..
S. Hooker, Mrs. H. J. Burbank, Miss
Alice 6. Clark, Mrs. S. ]. Dudley, Mrs.
Robert Gordon, Mrs. George Thompson,
S. H. Creaser, Frank Houston.
Reception Committee. @. H. Hender-
son, S. H. Creaser, H. ]. Burbank, Mrs.
o. H. Henderson, Mrs. j. A. Mcleod,
Mrs. c. II. Woods.
Head Usher, S. H. Creaser.
Ushers, Fred Dollof, M. w. Kelley,
Hugh Spau1ding, Verne Wright, Charles
Wright, Arden Hooker, Frank Emmons.
Member at large for advisory board,
Mrs. J. A. Mcleod.
The roll call was responded to by a
large number and was followed by re-
marks by Arthur w. Baker and an ad-
dress by Rev w. A. Dawson, D. D of
Burlington on the general subject ''The
Purpose of the Church." DIR. Dawson
emphasized the idea that the church
should be loyal to the truth, aggressive
in the propagation of the church, there
fore a missionary church, and its mem
bers should be upright and cody. His
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
FAST CONCORD.

Mrs. Lizzie Nichols has moved her
household goods from her son James
Nichols house to the home of her son,
Lemuel Nichols.
Mrs. H. A. Russell. who has been TAX
ing a few months vacation owing to
i'll health has returned to take her former
position as station agent.
Mrs. Lizzie Nichols entertained her
granddaughter, Mrs. Hubert Jackman OF
St. Johnsburv a part of last week.
Mrs. Herbert Dodge of Lunenburg
was entertained by Mrs. Mary Cooley
last Sunday.
The East Concord Dramatic club are
preparing the popular drama Noel
Cousins Oath" which they will present
at Smith hall in the near future.
w. R. Smith drove to ST. Johnsbury
last Monday on business.
katherine Elgerson is confined to the
house by illness.
Miss Alice Smith, who has spent the
vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. w. L. Cooley, has returned to Cliff
Island, Me-, where she will continue her
work as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Valley have
moved from J. c. McDonald's farm to
Lunenburg.
The barn. farming tools and hay
wagon together with 20 tons of hay
owned by Ray Smith, was burned to the
ground last Sunday evening, caused by
the explosion of lantern.
Carol Grant is at work for W. NJ
Rich at North Concord.
Lewis Nichols had the misfortune to
cut his knee badly last Wednesday while
chopping for the Moose River Lumber
Co
Mr. and Mrs. James Grant have
finished work for s. H. Kellogg and re-
turned to their home.
The New Years ball at Smiths Hall
proved to be one of the pleasantest
occasions of the season.
Clara Bishop is visiting her mother in
White6eld, N. H.
Harry Carr and George Craig, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Blood and son of St.
Johnsbury. were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Smith.
Mrs. Hermon Smith is in Haverhill,
N. H., visiting friends.
Mrs. Dora Rowland of Lancaster. N.
H, spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Smith.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
WEST DANVILLE,

The Misses Warren, Currier and Kin
erston from Cabot will give a musical
entertainment consisting of violin solos,
organ solos and reading under the
auspices of the Junior League at the
church Friday evening January Z.
B. F. Garry and wife from St. Johns
bury visited at his fathers Bert Garry
at the Lake Side Sunday.
E. N. Dunbar has not been as well for
the last week. He has been confined to
his bed but at present is more comfort
able and all hope he may soon recover.
Herbert Carpenter has finished work
in the mill and gone to st. Johnsbury to
work.
School commenced Monday after
two weeks vacation.
George Hawkins, who died at the
home of Fred McCosco on Dec. 8. was
6S years old and was one of the old
veterans of the Civil War. He enlisted
in Co. H, 4th Vt. Vol, and served his
full time. He had been on the pension
roll for a good many years.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Nancy Hunt, Thursday ev ening. Supper
will be served from to 8 p. m.
The officers of Maplewood Lodge, No.
286 will install their newly elected
officers Saturday evening, Jan. 8. ]. N.
Gale of St. Johnsbury, District Deputy,
is expected to be present and install the
officers. Refreshments will be served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
Saved at Deaths Door.

The door of death seemed ready to
open for Murray w. Ayers. of Transit
Bridge, N. Y, when his life was wonder
fully saved. II was in a dreadful condi-
tion," he writes, my skin was almost
yellow; eyes sunken; tongue coated; en-
aciated from losing 40 pounds, growing
weaker daily. Virulent liver trouble
pulling me down to death in spite of doc
tors. Then that matchless medicine
Electric Bitters-cured me- l regained
the 40 pounds lost and now am well and
strong" For all stomach, liver and
kidney troubles they're su preme, Soc at
Flint Bros, and Frank 6. Landry's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
WALDEN.

The Ladies Mite Society met with
Mrs. Florence Kingsbury Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Kingsbury are
visiting at Union Village this week.
Elmer Cox cut his foot quite badly
while working in the woods Saturday.
Stella Wilson has returned to her
school in Peacham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Young and son
Gordon of Peacham spent Sunday at
Charles COx's.
Several from here attended the roll
call at South Walden Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05

Ely'S Cream Balm has been tried and
not found wanting in thousands of
homes all over the country. 1t has won
place in the family medicine closet
among the reliable household remedies
where it is kept at hand for use in treat
ing cold in the head just as soon as some
member of the household begins the pre-
liminary sneezing or snuff1ing. 1t gives
immediate relief and a day or two's
treatment will put a stop to a cold
which might, if not checked, become
chronic and run into a bad case of
catarrh.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
NORTH DANvILLE.

Mrs. Holmes Wiley of Greensboro is
quite i'll at the home of her grand-daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rufus Hubbard
William Wiley of Greensboro was
called here recently by the serious illness
of his mother.
Mrs. H. N. Clark still remains quite i'll
at the home of her daughter. Mrs. F. R.
Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs 6. A. Massey of st.
Johnsbury are spending few days at o.
III. Stevens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
AT PEACHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Hobart were at
Calais last week to attend the funeral OF
relative.
Bonnie Darling cut bad cash in his
foot one day last week while chopping
wood.
Grace Adams of Barnet was business
visitor in town last week.
w. J. Houghton was in Cabot on bust
ness last week.
Harley Esden and Edith Brown and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Brown were at St.
Johnsbury last week Thursday to attend
the funeral of Arthur Brown.
E. J. Hobart and Mr.. and Mrs. c. F..
Thresher are all i'll with grip.
School at Peacham Academy was re-
srmed again Tuesday after a two weeks
vacation.
F. G. Foam went to St. Johnsbury Sat
urday where he has work.
The North Part school taught by Ar
thur Cunningham and the EwelPs Hol-
low school by Miss Lucetta harrington
united in a spelling school at the latter
place Friday evening. The exercises con-
sisting of speaking and singing were fine,
as was also the spelling. In the first
division Philo Robinson spelled down and
in the second division w. Elizabeth Kim
ball. Harvey Burbank, the superinten-
dent of the Union was unable to be pres
ent and his place was supplied by Osmon
Hatch of Danville.
John Palmer and bride of Newtonville,
Mass, called on friends in town last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Edwards are
spending a few weeks in Canada.
Mrs Ethel Benjamin Sonnet and chill
dren of White River Junction are stopping
at l. r. Varnum's.
Mrs. Jennie Dana of St. Johnsbury has
been visiting az James Young's.
Miss Eliza Adams has returned to her
school at Washington, Pa.
James Stevens and Herbert Blair are
away for a week buying cattle.
Jack Gibson of Pike Station, N. H., Wis
tied at James Stevenson's last week.
Mrs. E. M. Wheeler returned Monday
from a visit to Barre.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. church
met at the vestry Thursday, Dec. 80.
Dinner was served and the following of
fcers elected for the coming year Pres
ident, Mrs. Susan Mclaughlin; vice pres
ident, Mrs. E. M. Wheeler; secretary,
Mrs. Bertha Darling assistant secretary,
Rev. Fred Williams; treasurer, Mrs.
Schmaling; collector, Mrs. John Need
ham; executive committee, Mrs. Henry
Bolton, Mrs Mark Wheeler and Mrs.
John Morse.
Mary Mclaughlin returned to her
school at Newport, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Darling were at
Marshield the first of the week.
Mrs. William Bradley has been quite
i'll but is some better.
Me- I7Ie;a Ma~~.II -a+,,~roI I,o.,,a Mor
day from visit at Danville.
Walter Phelps ofMcIndoes was in town
last week.
Owen Somers and James were at Dan
vile last Thursday.
Eugene Shaw is at his fathers at East
Peacham.
Mrs Jesse Smith of East Haven has
been visiting her father, Alfred Paquin.
William Houghton will soon move to
Cabot where he has purchased farm.
Miss Crawford, a trained nurse from
St. Johnsbury, who has been caring for
]. M. Sargent, returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Ida Hayes returned to her work
at Jacob TrusselPs Wednesday.
Herbert Blair was at DanviIle, Satur-
day.
George Gill of Marshfeld visited at
Jacob Trusselrs last Wednesday.
Herbert Blair and James Stevenson
Were at McIndoes, Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
Making Life Safer.

Every where life is being made more
safe through the work of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills in Constipation, Bilious
ness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver trou-
bles, Kidney Diseases and Bowel Dis
orders. They're easy. but sure. and per-
fectly build up the health. 25c. at Flint
Bros, and Frank 6. Landry's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05
A Wretched Mistake

to endure the itching, painful distress of
Piles. There's no need to. Listen: II
suffered much from Piles" writes Will
A. Marsh, of Siler City. n. c., It'll l got
a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and was
soon cured" Burns, Boils, Ulcers, Fever
Sores. Eczema. Cuts, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, vanish before it. CSC. at
Flint Bros, and Frank 6. Landry's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-05

address made a deep impression on all
who heard it. 4
The evening closed with singing and a
short social time.
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PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library OF Congrsss-Open q. m. 20 10 D. m on
secular days; from 2 .. m. to 10 p. N. on Sundays
and certain holidays.
Public Librsry-Open 4 N. TO p. m. holidays.
q. m. to p M SUNDAYS. TO 3 p. N.
White House-Open 10 a m 10 p. m
United States CRpitOl-Open a. m. TO $50 D "a.
Corcoran Gallery OF Art-Open 6ree) Tuesday.
Thursday. Saturday. $50 n m 10 D. m; Sunday.
80 TO 4:50 D. m. Other days. sc admission.
State. War. and Navy departments-Open r. IN.
20 p. m Crhe original Declaration Of Independ-
ence Is In the library at the stare Dcpar lnent).
United States Treasury-Open 9 a. m u 2 p. m
United States Patent onlce-Open a N 10 !
=. N.
United States Pension Buroau-Open a m to {
p. m.
Washington City Post-ofice-Open all hours. The
Dead Letter Once is in the city post-oalca)
National Botanic Gardens-Open s a. IN. TO .. n.
Fish Commission-Open a m. 70 40 p. m
Army Medical Museum-Open a N. 10 $50 p. N.
National Museum-Open a. N. 10 40 p. m Tin
GLIDING hOlidaysl
Agricultural DeDartment-Open a m to 40
2. m.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing-open n N.
20 80 D. N.
Washington Monument C555is feet in heignt)-Open
$50 a. m 70 40 p. m Elevator runs from q ~
to p. nj
Smithsonian Institution-open a n to 40
p n. Including holidays.
Government Printing omce-Open 10 a N 70
2. m.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. TO $50 p m.
southvorth Cottage. 9sth and Prospect ave
Key Mansion-Home Of Francis Scott Key author
Of The StsrSpangled BRuner" 55ls NJ street north
west. Open daily except Sunday. q N. to $50
p. no. Admission free
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Open all day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase and Kensington.
Naval Ohservatory-0pen a m. 20 ?. M
Mount Vernon (thS home and tomb Of Washing
ton)-ODen II a. m. to 4 .. m
United States Soldiers Home-ODcn 3 a N 70
sunset.
United States Naval Academy Annapolis SD.
Arlington National Cemetery.
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Better than LONDON. Cairo, Alexandria. or
New York. The buildings here all seem
so new and fresh. The parks are also
good"
Not a Politician.
The shelk knew nothing about the pou-
tics Of Egypt. He heard vaguely of Col
Roosevelt's visit to Egypt. He sun has
vengeance in his heart against the Brit
ish- He was one Of those who took
khartoum and slew the British garrison
in 1885. Since the recapture OF Khartoum
the sheik has been rowing the desert
with his herds Of horses, camels. and
sheep.
They should be cast out ike unto
lepers," said the old man when asked
whether he thought English rule good for
Egypt. They impose new ways upon US.
They give us the magic cars, that run
by electricity. when we want our camels;
they give us newspapers when we want
our old street criers and minaret callers. 4"
Two sons Of the old man came to
America year ago. and are In Texas.
The sheik IS going 10 persuade them to
go back TO the land of their fathers.
The SHELF has visited all the buildings
OF the city. but has kept as far from
automobiles and electric cars as possible.
The sheik does not know when he will
go South He does not Ike to ride on the
train. but knows the distance is too far
to walk. and hence is compelled to pat
ronize one Of the great machines of the
West
The son OF All Is manifestly in great
discomfort in his European "store
clothes" In spite of the conspicuous
ness. he insists on wearing his white
turban and sandaI&