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, 1891-03-31
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A novel application Of electricity has
recently been made in elephant catching.
At a recent capture Of forty of these ami.
mails, when the last of their unwieldy
bodies had passed the entrance into the
Khedda, the signal for barring their exit
wa given, instantaneously and without
a word spoken, by means of an electric
wire. 1t is only a short time since petro-
leum superseded native vegetable oils
for lighting throughout the bazars and
villages of India. Electricity is now
taking the place both Of petroleum or
coal gas in the great spinning factories,
for which it is peculiarly suited in a hot
climate, owing to its GOODNESS and alb
sence of smen.-Philadelphia Ledger.
, 1891-03-31

1t is not undeserving Of notice that
in n schedule to the annual parlfamen-
tary return, issued by the supreme
court Of judicature England), is given
a list of unclaimed boxes and other
miscellaneous effects deposited in the
Bank Of England, belonging to suitors
or their representatives, The follow
ing are the mere curious items:
A ba Of clipped money, in Jones VS..
Lloyd, August, 1925; n box containing
small articles Of jewelry a sealed en-
velope containing a promissory note for
e40O in favor of John Spilman; a pa
per marked George Colman, Will a
debenture dated 1893; Bouverie VS..
Jacques plate, etc. Salm Kyrburg VS..
Pomansky, said to contain bills of ex-
change for %, 900 francs; L. A. Will
Jams, deceased, plate, iewelry and pres
entation plate Lousada's estate, dia.
mond brooch bcQueathed to wife of G.
A LOusadR; Joshua Blackburn, a per
son Of unsound mind, plate and jew
elry (siN wooden and four tin boxes) ;
Wade Gerry VS.. Handloy, heirlooms 1.-TWO
boEosl--Chambers' Journal.
, 1891-03-31

Once upon a time a dear woman Of
my acquaintance was Frustrated by
many cares, so hat her physicians
feared heart failure. In order that
she might be spared any sudden shock
the household was warned never to be
abrupt in the communication of any
tidings, good or bad. One day the new
girl, who had been repeatedly admon-
ished, entered the room where the in
valid was sitting, and, approaching her
in minuet step, whispered coyly in her
ear, ''Plaze, mum, don't yez be shcared
now, but the house is on fire, and the
whole hinder part is blazin'l"-Chicago
Herald.
, 1891-03-31
ARE You GOING EAST,

II so you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY Because in the first place it is
to many Of the principal cities of the East
the
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and ele-
CANT
RECLINING CHAIRS and. from
points in the Rocky Mountain region. on
all through trains,
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to cap
the climax OF luxury, all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
G. NJ. HAMPsoS,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
1927 Seventeenth Street
, 1891-03-31

For downright sarcasm as to the merits
Of a horse, recommend us to the worthy
jehu who offered a little advice to a
driver Of a pirate bus, one of whose
horses tumbled down the other day in
the Strand.
The horse, after strenuous efforts, had
been got on its feet, when Immediately
it fell over again on its side.
Il say, old 'un,' cried the rival driver,
"you must ave got i'm out O. bed too
early this mornin'. Run round to our
stable and they'll lend yer a pitchfork
to turn i'm over with. London Tit
Bits.
, 1891-03-31

The Wabash Line is now running its
Canon Ball train from Kansas City to
Toledo. v~estibuled, leaving Kansas City
at $50 p. IN, making direct connections
with all trains from the West at that
point.
Free reclining chair cars aud Pullman
buffet sleeping cars from Kansas CITY to
Toledo, at which point as well as at Fort
Wayne aud DefiSns s, direct connection is
made with all the limited trains for the
East Southeast. and Northwestern points
This is a star route. Ask for your
tickets via the Wabash line.
G. NJ. Hampson, commercial agent,
1927 Seventeenth street, Denver, Colo.
G. L. Allen, travelling agent.
DENVER, March Is.
, 1891-03-31

One Bull, a nephew Of the dead chief
tain, related an interesting incident that
happened just the day before Sitting
Bull was killed. He said Sitting Bull
that day climbed to the top Of one of the
highest neighboring buttes, where he
fell asleep, and dreamed of the startling
tragedy that would happen the next day.
He came down and told his people that
their great medicine man woull be killed
on the morrow. How true his words
We're was attested by developments the
next morning Cor. st. Pnul Globe.
, 1891-03-31
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECES.

Mrs, John Curtis of Peoria. ILL.,, writes.
Used one box of Usage Pills previous to
my second confinement; they worked like
a charm. Would pay $50 for a box
rather than do without them, as they
have proved a Godsend to me-" Write
Usage Medicine company, Wichita, Kas.
FOR particulars, and their book to wives
mailed free. Sold by druggists. Sold by
W. N. Hunt, Cheyenne.
, 1891-03-31

Buyinglady Ito saleslady-I would
like a coat of arms. Can you paint me
one2
Saleslady (amiably-Certainiy mad
am. Bring me yours any time, and we
can copy it any size or way that you
desire.
Buyinglady (earnestly)-But l wish
you to design me one. l have newt
Saleslady (stiffly)-We design only
embroideries here, not families. Puck.
, 1891-03-31

James Lane Allen. the Kentucky
novelist, lives at Lexington, where the
scenes of some of his stories have been
laid. He is a professor of Latin in
Bethany college, and an earnest stu
dent of comparative philology.
, 1891-03-31
The New n,.coy.ry

You have heard your friends and neigh
oors talking about in. You NAV yourself
be one of the many who know from per
sonal experience Just how good a thing it
Is; Ii you have ever tried it, you are one
II its sraunch friends, because the won
tertul thing about 1t is, that whe1 once
given a trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery
sver after holds a place in the house. II
YOU have never nsed it and should be af
hicted with a cough, cold or any throat,
lung or chest trouble, secure a bottle at
once and give it a fair trial. 1t is guaran-
teed every time or money refunded. Trial
bottles free at B. B. David's drug store.
, 1891-03-31

The spiders found in England are
small and quite harmless to man, but
it is probable that some poisonous fluid
is secreted in the mandibIes of all spi-
ders. Even the bite of the common
house spider CTegenaria homestead is
quickly fatal to flies and other insects
on which it preys.
, 1891-03-31

Here 1t is, and it fills the bill much
better than anything we could say:
ut gives me the greatest pleasure
to write to you in regard to Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, Daring the past winter
| have sold more OF it than any other
kind, and have yet to find any one but
what was benefited by taking it. ] have
never had any medicine in my store that
gave such universal satisfaction" j. NJ.
rooney, Druggist, Geuda Springs. Kan.
SO cent bottles for sale by A. L. Roedel.
, 1891-03-31

a beat the pin and needle cushion
thus far. Awhile ago, wondering what
had become of the needles, l opened a
cushion used by the family and found
32s-five were darning needles, the rest
all sizes of common sewing needles
Cor. Newburyport News.
, 1891-03-31

The following item has been going the
rounds Of the press. and as our druggist.
A. 4 Roedel. handles the goods, it may
interest our readers.
Having had occasion to use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, it gives me pleas
ure to state that | found 1t TO b. the best
medicine for a cough l ever used: in fact.
it cured me Of a cough that had baffled
several other cough medicines. N. r.
BURNETT, Atalissa. Iowa.
, 1891-03-31

Justin H.. Mccarthy, NJ. P, is 80
years old, and has published eleven
books and seven plays; he is tall and
thin, with a very small head; he has
travelled much in Persia, and has an
intimate acquaintance with the litera-
ture of that country.
, 1891-03-31

Mr.. James Lambert of New Bruins
wick, ILL.,, says: Il was badly afflicted
with rheumatism in the hips and legs,
when | bought a bottle OF Chamberain's
Pain Balm. 1t cured me in three days
/ am all right today and would insist on
every one who is afflicted with that ter.
uble disease, to use Chsmber,aIu's Pan
Balm and get well at once. For sale by
A IL Rnaiel.
, 1891-03-31

City Editor to reporter)-Perkins, /
don't think you'n ever make an edito-
rial writer.
Reporter-Thank you, sir, for the
encouragement. Judge.
, 1891-03-31

Papa" said the little one, will
there be newspapers in heavenf'
Perhaps, my child, but there Will
be a new set Of editors and reporters"
-Demarest's.
, 1891-03-31

Blind Tom, the pianist, has earned
$500, 600, and is now, in his old age, an
inmate of a poor house. He says he
can't tell what has become of all the
money, and if he can't no one else
probably wil.-Detroit Free Press.
, 1891-03-31

That man has a wonderful mem
ory."
How does he show itg'
He never leaves his ruhbers in a
restaurant Puck.
, 1891-03-31

COMMENCING Sunday, Feb. !, 1891, a
through Pullman Palace Sleeper will be
run from Salt Lake City and Ogden to St.
Louis via Denver and Kansas City over
the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific
railways.
, 1891-03-31
a FEW REASONS

Mhy you should try the celebrated Dr.. q.
Wagners methods OF cure:
l. "Dr. II. Wagner is a natural physician >,
o. 5 FOWLER,
The Great P-hrenologtst,
2 You are wonderfully proficient in your
knowledge OF diseases and medicines"
DIR. j.. MATHEWS.
q Few can excel you as n doctor"
I. The afflicted lind ready relief in your
presence DIR. j. SIMNLs.
D. "Dr. II. Wagner is a regular graduate
nom bellevue Hospital, New York City; has
had very extensive hospital practice and Is
thoroughly posted on all branches OF his be
g. "Dr. H Wagner has immortaIized himself
b3y his wonderful discovery OF specific RENE
dles Ior private and sexuRl diseases."-Vir-
gtnia City Chronicle.
Thousands OF invalids 1ock to see him."
san Francisco Chronicle.
. The doctors long experience as a spe-
elalist should render him Very successfuLh-
Rocky Mountain News.
, 1891-03-31

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Standard Cattle company will be held
Monday, April 6. 1891, Tor election of
officers. at the office of the Union Cattle
company, Cheyenne, Wyo, at u o'clock
noon. r. NJ. ALLEN,
General Manager.
, 1891-03-31

Good Minister am glad to find you
bear up so well under nmiction, Mrs
De Trade. did not hope to find you
so cheerful after your husbands failure.
Mrs. De Trade-AIl his property is in
my name.-New York Weekly.
, 1891-03-31

Teaeher-All things we're made out
of nothing.
Johnny And what was nothing
made u ofl-Harper's Bazar.
, 1891-03-31

Probably the largest fee V e received
by a lawyer in this-country was hat
paid to John f. Parsons, of New York,
who is said to have received $500, 900 for
services rendered in organizing the su-
gar trust.
, 1891-03-31

Did you sit in the stalls at the operaT'
No. was way up stairs, in the
apsr-ati,. Puck.
, 1891-03-31

Not only to get way up" work done.
but also to get your darnIng, patching and
buttons sewed on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY,
, 1891-03-31

1ae largest stock Of fine brandies. old
whiskies, choice hqueurs and superfine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-03-31
ICE

Delivered to any part of the city
and in any quantity by the CHEYENNE
Transfer Company. Sixteenth and Eddy
streets.
, 1891-03-31

Gods blessing TO mankind. say thous-
ands who have been cured by Oregon
Kidney Tea.
, 1891-03-31
CHRONIC COMPLAINTS REQUIRE
TINE FOR LIRE

Persons at a distance who wish to be treated
by DIT Wagner need not feel backward be-
cause OF inability to visit him. II they will
write 10 the Doctor he will send them a list of
questions which enables him to send medi-
clnes, counsel and advice TO thousands he has
never seen. He has patients in every city,
town and station throughout Colorado as well
as All over the United States. See his address
IN MS adNertisement.-Denver Tribune.
, 1891-03-31

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of severe
weather. -
, 1891-03-31
PLAIN FACTS PLAINLY sPoKEN,

Az one time a discussion OF the secret vice
was entirely avoided by the profession. .and
medical worksof but a few years ago would
hardly mention 1t.
To-day the physician is OF a different opin-
ION; ne Is aware that II is his duty-disagree-
ADIe as II may be-to handle this matter with
out gloves, and speak plainly about il and
him for doing so.
, 1891-03-31

able as 1t may be-to handle this matter with.
intelligent parents and s1ardia5s viii tbsnE
him for doing so.
To all those engaged in this dangerous prac-
tce l would say nrst Of all, stop 1t at once.
Make every possible effort TODD so; but II you
allt II your nervous system is already too
much shattered, and, consequently, your will
power broken, take some nerve tonic to aid
nom the habit, l would further counsel you
70 60 through "a regular course of treatment,
lot IL Is a great mistake to suppose that any
one may for some tlme-be 1t ever so little
give himself up to this fascinating but dang
erous excitement without u altering from some
OF IT'S eNli consequences at some future time.
The number OF young men who are lncapaci
tated to MI the duties e~nJolned by wedlock is
this unfortunate condition OF things can be
traced TO the practice OF s~elfabuse, which had
been abandoned years before. Indeed, a few
months practice OF this habit is often sufi-
Client to induce spermatorrhaa in later years,
ana have many of such cases under treat
ment at the present day.
YOUNG ndDN
Who may be suffering from the effects of
youthful follies or indiscretions, will do well
70 avail themselves OF this the greatest boon
ever laid at the altar OF suffering h ImRnity,
DIR WAGNER will guarantee 10 forfeit hve
weakness or private disease Of any kind or
character which he undertakes and fails to
cure.
Middle Aged MI On.
There are many the age OF thirty TO sixty
who are troubled with too frequent evacua-
tons of the bladder often accompanied by "A
slght smarting or burning sensation and a
weakening OF the system in IA manner the pa
tient cannot account for. On examining the
urinary deposits a ropy sediment will often
be found, and often small particles OF alDu-
men Will appear, or the color will be n thin,
or miiklsh hue, again changing to a dark and
turbld appearance. There are many men
VINO die OF this difficulty ignorant OF the
cause DIR. Wagner viii warrant a cure In
all such cases and a healthy restoration OF
the genitourinary organ. Consultation free,
Ihorough examination and advice, $500
All communication should be addressed
Or. H. WAGNER.
l4l4 Larimer ST. Boz 27s3, Denver, Colo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Presentation of Account.
JOaN W. SANBORN's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District. SIS
In Probate Court. held at the Probate Office
in St. Johnsbury, in said District, the st
day of Sept. A. D. 1891.
Willie G. Sanborn, Executor of the last will
and testament of John w. Sanborn late
of Sheffield in said district, deceased, presents
his administration account for examina ton
and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that
said account and said application be referred
to session thereof, to be held It the Probate
Office in said ST. JOhnSbury on the 9th day of
Sept, A. D. 1891 for hearing and decision
thereon: And it is further ordered that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
sively in the CaledOnian, a newspaper pub
lished a St. Johnsbury. previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause if any
they may have why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Presentation of Account.
REUBEN ELLIS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court. held al the Probate Office
in St. Johnsbury. in said district, the 81 st
day of Aug, y. D. 1891.
John P Ellis. Administrator upon the
Estate OF Reuben Ellis late of Sutton
in said district. deceased. presents
his administratio ton account for exanina ton
and allowance, and max, application for de-
cree of distribution and partition OF the estate
OF said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said
Court, that said account and said ap-
plcation be referred to a session there
Of to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. Johnsbury. on the 22nd day of Sept,
A. D. 1891, for hearing and decision there
on; and it is further ordered that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication OF the same three weeks sue
cessively in the Caledoniar. a newspaper
published at St Johnsbury. previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place. and show
cause, if any they may have. why said ac-
count should not be allowed and such decree
made.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Presentation of Account.
D. R. DENSMORE,
J. F. RUGGLES,
r,iScionarS
HORATIO RANKIN,S ESTATl

HORATIO RANKIN'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 5th
day of sept. A. D. 1891.
George B; Davis. admin minis "a With
Rankin late of Danville in said dis
trict, deceased, presents his administrat ion
account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree of distribution
and partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court that
said account and said application be referred
to session thereof, to be held at the Probate
Office in said St. Johnsbury, on the 26th day
Of Sept, \. ID. 1891. for hearing and decision
thereon And it is further ordered that no.
tce hereof be given to all persons interested,
by publication of the same three weeks sue
cessively in the CALIFORNIAN newspaper pub
lished at St. Johnsbury, previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place and show
cause if any they may have why said account
should not be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court, Attest.
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Commissioners Notice.
CHARLES H. LOCKE'S ESTATE

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Called onia, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Charles
H. Locke late of st. Johnsbury in said District
deceased, and the term of six months from
the Sd day of Sept. 1891, being allowed by
said court to the creditors of said deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims
before US: Give notice that will attend
to the duties of appointment at the
Dwelling House of Ellen c. Locke in East
st. Johnsbury in said district, the Goth
day of Sept, and the Sd day OF March next
at O'Clock in the afternoon each of
said days.
JACOB G. HOVEY,
!. w. WEBSTER,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
SPECTACLES.
Legal Notices.
Presentation of Account.
MARY SMITHS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, S..
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in ST. Johnsbury, in said District, the 9Th
day of September A. D. 1891.
Franklin Fairbanks, executor of the last
will and testament of Mary Smith late OF st.
Johnsbury in said District, deceased, presents
hi administration account for eXamina-
ton and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court,
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof, to be
held at the Probate Office in said ST. Johns
bury, on the Goth day of Sept, A. D. 1891, for
hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian, a
newspaper published at ST. Johnsbury previ-
Gus to said time appointed for hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause if any they may have why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Commissioners Notice.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia Commissioners to receive, eX-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Herbert J.
Goodell. late of Burkein said District, de-
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]. F. RUGGLES,
Commissioners
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