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The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
ECZEMA BEGAN BY ITCHING

Goldsboro. N. C.-"My daughter suf- fered from eczema. The trouble be- gan in the ears by itching and run ming water. and later it formed pus and became very offensive. She began 10 scratch it and it went into sores. When the scabs came off there was a yellowish watery discharge The outside of the ear was one solid sore. She tried several different remedies but received no relief She had been troubled with it between one and two years when she finally began using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
 She had not made but two treat ments when all the scabs came off and the flesh just looked very red and dry. She kept up the treatment four or five weeks and she was entirely cured. It also cured other sores on the children. especially chapped feet on one of the little boys" (Signed) Mrs. w. H. Edgerton, Jan. 24. 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuucura. Dept. L, Boston" ]"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Americans Force Retreat.

Managua. - The insurgents, under command of Generals Mena and Eel, edon, resumed their attack on Man agua. bus after a desperate fight were repulsed Before they were repulsed the rebels succeeded in forcing their way close up to the houses of the city. The American sailors guarding the United States legation and the presi- dential palace, who, because of their craftsmanship had been especially se- lected to protect the lives and proper ty of Americans, directed a fire too hot for the attackers, and the rebels were driven back.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
In the Meantime
mel!

There had been row at recess time, and Miss Martin had called in all of the pupils. and had sort of school court, which lasted until time for school to be dismissed The trou ble had started with some of the older boys in misunderstanding over a game. After hearing both sides of the question. che decided proper pun. ishment for the eombatants, and told them to remain in their seats after the others had gone home She re- membered something she wanted to say to little boy who did not take part In the affray. and she turned to him and said
 No, in the meantime, Guy"
 Il wasn't in it. Miss Martin" Guy interrupted hastily
 Wasn't in what?" asked Miss Mar tin.
 Why, in the mean time," said the eight-year-old. Mack's National Monthly.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
WERE NOT AT ALL DlVERTlNG
serious-Minded Quaker Saw Nothing to Smile at in the Lighter Poems
 of Whittier.

The late Gertrdue Whittier Cart land cousin of Whittier, the Quaker poet, presented an ideal picture of the saintly aged Quakeress. Her sweet. serene face. framed in it's tight little bonnet, seemed to shine with clear, spiritual radiance; to hear her reclte, in a voice of tranquil music, the hymns and grayer poems of her famous relative was always delight ful.
 But she did not leave her cousin g lively sense of humor; and it was hard to tell whether this lack lessen cd or increased the effect. when in exactly the same grave, even tones. she occasionally read aloud some of the verse that he wrote, not for pub leation. but for the pleasure of his intimate circle. That was always light, frequently gay, sometimes fairly rollicking.
 Her admiration for the writer made her try very hard to appreciate his iun; and she thought she did so; yet mirth seemed always as alien to her tongue as a red rosette pinned upon her doyegray shoulder-shawl would nave been to her costume This in- eoEgruity was felt. doubtless. by an other Friend, of even more serious mind than she, who once said to her reprovingly:
 The verses are harmless, and perceive they are intended to be diVerting; but they do not divert me, Gertrude. and I do not think they really divert thee. Be honest with myself; if thee read them and did not know thy cousin Greenleaf wrote them, would thee not consider them extremely silly? Thee knows I mean no affront, and greatly admire thy cousin Greenleaf Surely he is a great poet; but great poet may some times write such silly stuff And sure ly this time thy cousin has done it. Reflect and thee will agree with me" |"
 She ref1ected-on the necessity of care in selecting an audience for a ioke.-Youths Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Astor Baby Born, Worth S2,ooo ooo.

New York. - Mrs Madeline Force Astor, survivor of the Titan:c disaster. in which her husband, Col. John Jacob Astor lost his life, gave biith to 2 son. TAe new arrival has been named John Jacob Astor, after it's father. The baby becomes a direct heir to 3,000- GOO Of the Astor fortune. The fact that his father proved himself hero in the Titanic disaster and that the wife from whom he then parted was his bride of only few months, coupled with the large fortune which was provided for a posthumous child have lent unusual interest to the ar rival of the youngest Astor. The new Astor baby will be one of the few children ever born with a fortune as large as s3,0G0,000 in its own right
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Hot Weather Drink.

Philip Hale, one of Boston's latter day philosophers. recommends barley water as more sensible drink for ho' weather than 'ige-eold" blends of wa ters. sirups, acids, gulped at the mar ble fountains MT Hale's recipe fol his favorite tipple is as follows:
 For three pints Of water you will require teacupful and half of vel washed pearl barley. four Jumps oi sugar and the thin rind and juice oi one lemon. Pour boiling water over it, cover with saucer and let 1t stand till cold; then strain again and again til clear. and pour into a jug. =
 A buttermilk fan adds.
 Then set the jug in cool place and forget it"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
What He Bought.

A Syracuse business man living in one of the suburbs decided to give up his spacious back yards to the rais- ing of entrants as profitable side issue. So, wishing to absorb all the information he could acquire on the subject of the currant industry, he went down town one Saturday after noon recently and returned with his arms full of books"
 Well. Teddy" inquired his enthusi- astic spouse, as he dumped the vol umes on the table, did you succeed in getting what you wanted?"
 Sure, I did!" he replied. proudly pointing to the books. T bought a whole years edition of a standard work on current literature. ."-Ex- change.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
New Idea for Dressmakers.

a new departure. She sent word to number of dressmakers that she had so many dresses to make of such and such materials, and so many oth- CTS to be altered, and named the al terations to be made and asked for bids. She will probably accept the lowest bid, and this seems to open up new field in dressmaking. It will also develop new variety of shrewd- ness on the part of successful dress makers-the ability to figure on bids
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
.lllitcracy in -Gnrn,anu

According to the latest official re ports. only three persons out of 0,00( in Germany are unable to read ol write. while the proportion of Hitter aey in Great Britain Is l5e per 10000 as against TO per 10000 in the United States. These figures are based on { comparison of illiteracy among som, of the leading nations which has jus been made and issued for free distri button by the United States Bureat of Education.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
America's Athletic Missionaries.

Writing under this title in Harper's Weekly, Edward Bayard Moss de- scribes our athletic triumph at Stock holm in the Olympic games Some idea of the caliber of the athletes and the competition can be gained from the fact that thirteen new Olympic and nine worlds records were estab- lished during the games. The vic tory of Arnold Jackson of Oxford in the 1,500-meter run was the only feature that redeemed England's poor display"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
st,,n Emp,oxes VIII Not Strike.

Brainerd, Minn-A statement is sued here regarding the secret vcte taken by the Federation Of Fedora tions of the railway shop employes or roads west of Chicago declares tlerc will ha no strike called in sympathy with tho Hartman lines and Illinois Central employees now op strike. Ihe vote for a general strike Of the Fed eration of Federations was lost b. 4si votes. Forty per cent Of the mern pers not voting.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Badly Frightened Fish.

Tt was never so known before," says Rankin Dunfre. local angler, who wasn't angling on the occasion in point. Il was crossing the bridge near home swinging my lantern, for the night was dark I heard great splash, got down on the bank with my lantern to see the cause, and To and behold a 16-inch fish lay founder ing in the weeds. The lantern must have scared him out of the water don't you think?"-Philadelphia Rec ord
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
One Battleshiu a Year.

Washlngton.-After a fight extend ing over many weeks. house Demo crats have agreed in caucus to recede from their mo battleship" program in this session and to permit the battle ship champions to vote for one such vessel. It is expected the scna'e e will agree to the one-battleship plan end ing the deadlock over the naval bill.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
UnsatisfactorY Transaction.

"Ill admit" said Erastus Pinkley, dat de mule I done traded of foh a jus de same l feels like l been cheated"
 What are de trouble?" Inquired Miss Miami Brown.
 T traded de mule off for a bushel of oats While had my back turned de mule done eT de oats, an l don see how Is gwinter break even"- Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
More Time Needed.

You must get three weeks yaca- ton this year"
 Why"
 Two weeks aren't enough"
 They're all l can get"
 don't care. You've got to have 'hree- Last year had to come home with two new dresses that I hadn't had time to wear"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Prize Winner.

What are these cups for?" asked a well-dressed man of jeweler, point ing to some lovely silver cups on the counter
 These are race cups to be given as prizes"
 If that's so. suppose you and race for one?" And the stranger. with the cup in his hand, started. the ieweler after him. The stranger won the cup keystone.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Show Devotion to Queen.

Queen Alexandra was very much touched by the devotion of the wom- an Of every station of life who sold flowers on Alexandra day for one of her pet charities. the hospitals of London. More than s150,000 was col ieeted. and next year 1t is said that all of England will celebrate the queen mothers day in the same way.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Army Bill Passes Senate.

Washington.-The senate, has pass. cd the army appropriation bill carry ing s94,000.000. a bill replacing that originally passed which was vetoed by President Taft
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Americans Are Attacked.

Washington.-Fou American off. cers of a ship of the Pacific Mail Company. now in the harbor of Pana- ma, are reported to have been as eaulted and severly beaten by the To- cal chief of police. Reports have been made to the state department and an tnquiry has been started.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Lacks OripinalIty.

"Bilkins tells me that he has lately subscribed for new thought maga- zine"
 T hope its perusal will inspire him with some new thoughts. Nobody talks about the weather more than Bilkins does"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

Washington.-The senate yielded to the demands of the house for the abo' lition of the pension agencies through out the United states and passed the s150,0O0, ,0O0 pension appropriation bill with a provision for the abolishment of the agencies January 3l 1913.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Consistent.

Your friend Is very particular about conformity in all things. isn't he?"
 Yes, indeed When he went on his last spree the family were in mourn ing and he saw only black snakes"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Lumbaao, Rheumatism and chlIbIaIns

There is nothing that gives so quick benefit as Hunts Lightning Oil. The very minute 1t is rubbed on the i'm provement is noticed. For over thirty years this Eminent has been acknowl- edged to be the best for these troubles. Every druggist will recommend it. Price 25c and 5oc pc. Bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Not So Bad.

don't see how you can find life worth living in such small town"
 "Oh, it's not so bad We probably have just as many scandals here as there are in your neighborhood
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
His Rank.

to leave me, Mary; but what's your reason?
 Mary keeps silent.
 Mistress-Something private?
 Mary (suddenly)-No, mum; please, ed Bits.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Speed the Partina Guest.

Father Knickerbocker-Can' you stay little longer?
 Departing Visitor-No. Haven't a red cent left.
 Father Knickerbocker-Oh! Well good-by.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

Tell it not in Gath. but there are church members who look too happy at a horse race and too solemn in prayer meeting
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Why?

George, don't you think, now that your salary has been raised, We can have an automobile?
 "Oh. l suppose we can have one. if We wish. but why be so common?"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
liomeIv Philosonhy

After all, it isn't always those with the loudest voices that have the best things to say, said the little brown hen"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

To be sweet and clean, every wom. an should use Paxtine in sponge bath. ing. It eradicates precipitation and all other body odors. At druggists 25c box or sent postpaid on receipt of price by The Paxton Toilet Co.. Bos- ton, Mass.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Pa's Rather Indefinite.

Pa. what is an anachronism?"
 "Oh. that's something or other smart people are always finding In Shake speare's works. Now, run along and play"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

Don't be misled Ask for Red Cross Ball Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes. At all good greeers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for Children teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

:, Makes the laundress happy-that's Red .'ross Ball Blue. Makes beautiful, clear white clothes. All good groeers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

A wife is supposed to be a mans better half, but sometimes she turns out to be his bitter half.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

A cat may have nine lives, but a COW can kick the bucket dozen times and continue to hold her job
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Their Place.

Where are marital rods In pickle kept?"
 T should suggest in family jars"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
AND HiII.n IIR THE GYRTEN

Take tho old Standard GROVES TAsTELESS CHILL IONlC. fou know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing IL is simply Quinine and Iron in tasteess form, and the most enectuai form. For grown people and children, 0 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
W. N. u.. Little Rock, No. 33-fsf2.

The uses of a mother-in-law are too often less than her abuses.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

Even wisdom dispenser shouldn't t prolong the performance until people get weary.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

It takes a woman to cry over her inability to find something to laugh at
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
AGi IAS fSf fE5eR 59R eH'lLs

This is prescription prepared especial ly for Chills and Fever Five or six doses will break any case of Chills and Fever. and if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not gripe or sicken. 25c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
Good Attendance at County Meeting
Held by Highway Commissioner
Gates


Y Nearly every town in this vicinity
. was represented at the annual meet
ing of the road commissioners and
selectmen of Caledonia county with
State HighwayS &Pmmissioner Gates
at Pythian hall here Thursday. At
the morning session Mr.. Gates ex-
planned the law ,andcthe rights Of
the selectmen and Vroad commission
er under it and also gave talk on
construction work.
In the afternoon there was an
illustrated lecture by J. FL.
Rode OF the Office OF public
roads in Washington in which
he he showed many pictures Of
improvements in Vermont, some
improper road construction, and
some places where road improve
ments are seriously needed.
Commissioner Gates briefly eX-
planned the distribution of the auto
mobile fund for the maintenance OF
the selected highways in the state.
This will be paid to the town for re-
pairs and maintenance on all the
selected highways whether it has
been improved or not il the proper
monthly reports are made to the
State Highway Commissioner.
Mr.. Gates reported more interest
and the promise Of more road i'm
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10
LEON MCINTYRE DROWNED. :
Lineman for Passumpsic Telephone.
Co. Lost His Life Yesterday ~
Above Hastings Bridge. IS

Leon Mcintyre, one of the line
men for the Passumpsic Telephone
Co., from Newport, was drowned
yesterday afternoon at 2.45 while
crossing the river in a boat just
above the rapids north of the Hast
ings street bridge. The high water
on Sunday had broken a. telephone
pole which carried the trunk lines
north and although temporarily re-
paired on Monday by local men,
three men were sent from Newport
Tuesday to put up anew pole. Nc
Intyre and Harold Dow were cross
ing the river in a roWboat to fasten
the guy rope on the opposite side of
the river. 1t was a short boat and
when about mid-stream capsized
and both men we're thrown out. Dow
managed to swim to shore but Nc
Intyre who was heavily burdened
with his climbers and belt of tools
went down: The seIectmen were
notified and search began as soon
as possible for his body although
there seemed little hope that 1t
would be easily. recovered. At $50
however, it was found by Robert
Nichols, about 100 feet from where
it went down and on the east side of
the river. 1t had passed through
the rapids which evidently carried
it into smoother water near the
bank of the river. The remains
were taken to Calderwood's and will
be shipped to McIntyre's home in
Jefferson, N. H. He was % years
old and had been working for the
Passumpsic Telephone Co., for
eight months. He is survived by his
father and mother but was unmar-
ried.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10
LOCAL MEN HIT HARD !.
Their Bills Against h. M. Scott,
Bankrupt, Amount to$7, ,643,-
40 Ano4I,o,. Tr...s.~.

A hearing in the case of Harry NJ.
Scott, bankrupt, was held at the of
flee of G. G. Frye, referee, Saturday
forenoon and Henry E. Wilson was
appointed trustee. Miner Carpenter
of Concord, A. H. Gleason and Silas
Burbank were appointed appraisers
and began their work Monday.
The fling of claims against the
bankrupt on Saturday showed that
st. Johnsbury men We're heavy los
ers. There were liabilities of $13,-
O68.99 filed and of these $7,643.43
were by ST. Johnsbury creditors.
The assets filed Saturday were placed
at $4,2537S but it is not expected
they will be so much when the ap-
praisers have finished.
There will be further examination
of the bankrupt at Referee Frye's
office Saturday morning at nine
o'clock to see if there are more as
sets to be found
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10
new SCHOOL HOUSE
Town Voted to Have One Built at
East St. Johnsbury.-
Officers Elected.

The town meeting was held yes
terday and drew out large attend
ance as there were several import
ant questions to come before the
voters. Different matters were dis
cussed quite fully and ballots taxi
en- whenever there was any doubt
as to the voters sentiment. Briefly
told the results of the meeting
were: The handling Of the u. 8.
Deposit Fund was left to the dis
erection of the town treasurer and
the selectmen; an appropriation of
$50 was made for the observance
of Memorial day; the school direct
ors were authorized to expend not
more than $4,000 for the erection
of a new school building at East
st. Johnsbury; the article to light
the roads to East st. Johnsbury,
to Passumpsic and North Danville
was laid on the table by vote 1873
to 95; the article to see if the town
would authorize the establishment
of ward for contagious diseases
was tabled by a vote of ISL to 80;
a tax Of 60 cents on the dollar was
schools, 20 cents for highways and
40 cents for town expenses, a to-
tai tax of $1.2O; voted to expend
$3.50 for permanent road work and
receive similar amount from the
state; empowered the selectmen to
borrow money to pay the expenses
of the town; laid on the table the
articles to see If the town would
sail all nf 70
and to rescind the vote paying the
cemeteries 50 for the burial of each
resident of the town; voted to ex-
empt the American News Vending
Machine Company from taxation for
a term of five years; and voted to
use the Australian ballot at all
town meetings during the coming
year.
The highest number of votes
cast for the town officials was 394
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10
DELEGATION DIVIDED
Taft VIII Have Six Delegates and
Roosevelt Two i'm District
Convention Yesterday.

Vermont will send six delegates
for President Taft and two for Theo-
dore Roosevelt to the national re-
publican convention to be held at
Chicago. TWO Roosevelt delegates
were elected in the second district
convention held at Montpelier by
majority of 80 and the first district
elected two Taft delegates by a
majority of rs at the convention
held in Burlington. If this align
ment is maintained in the state
convention to be held in Montpelier
today the state viii easily send four
delegates at large for Taft.
The first fight in the convention at
Montpelier yesterday was over tenn
porary chairman, Walter H. Crock
ett winning by four majority. This
was a Taft victory but when the
vote for permanent chairman was
taken H. L. Ballou, a Roosevelt
man, was elected by a vote of 178
to 1914. For delegate to Chicago the
Taft forces named Porter H. Dale of
Island Pond, and the Roosevelt men
named E. w. Gibson of Brattleboro.
In vote Gibson got 1876 votes and
Dale 1885,, a majority of 80.
For second delegate the Taft men
named Orlando L. Martin of Plain
field and the Roosevelt men Frank
d. Thompson of Barton. Thompson
got 1877 votes and Martin 158.
AT the first district convention in
Burlington James E. Donoway of
Midd1ebury was chosen chairman
and Walter s. Fenton secretary. For
first delegate the Taft. men named
]. L. Southwick of Burlington and
the Roosevelt men Byron Coombs of
Berkshire. In the vote Southwick
received 2O1 votes and Coombss 123,
a majority of 78. The Roosevelt
men made no further contest and N.
r. Warner of Vergennes was unanf-
mously chosen as the second dele
gate. A -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-04-10

and the following list was elected:
These officers were elected: Mod
orator, Joseph Fairbanks; town clerk,
Charles G. Braley; Selectman, Con-
rad f. Beck; treasurer, Charles g.
Braley; overseer of the poor, w. III.
III. Robie; first constable, and coIlec-
tor OF taxes, Preston z. May; lister
for three years, Charles Ross; audi
tors, John F. Puffer, H. H. Carr, and
Roy N. Howard; trustee OF public
money, Charles G.. Braley; Grand
jurors, j. Rolf Searles and II. Fl.
Carr; school director for three years,
Charles w. Steele; road commission
er, Fred Hawkinson; town agent J.
Rolf Searles.
Petit jurors, E. A. Gray, II. G. Pow
ers, w. B. Atwood, G. B. Aiken, d.
F. Lynch, Oliver Bourque, William
I'll. Ward. H. #. Donohue, r.. IT..
Parker, H. g. Cutting, Charles A.
Heyer, Allen Underwood, G. A.
Babcock, G. D. Benedict and S. L.
Grant.
Grand Jurors, U. G. Goss, A. Fl.
Gleason, #. G. Landry and q. r.
Morrill,.