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Evening star., 1893-12-12
"A FOOTHOLD

a FOO1-HOLD
for Consumption is what you
are Offering, If your blood is
impure. Consumption is simp-
Aly Lung Scrofula. A scrofu-
lous condition, with O slight
cough or cold, is all that it
needs TO develop it.
But just as it depends upon
tho blood for its origin, SO it
depends upon the blood for
its cure. The surest remedy
for Scrofula in every form,
the most effective blood-cleans-
er, fesh-builder, and strength
restorer that's known to medi-
cal science, il Doctor Pierceis
Golden Medical Discovery.
For Consumption in all its
earlier stages, and for Weak
Lungs. Asthma Severe Couc-be
Evening star., 1893-12-12

The Mcintosh and Libby factions of the
Iron Hall filed their exceptions yesterday 10
the decision Of Judge Winters at Iadian-
apolis. and took an appeal, which means
another year of litigation.
Evening star., 1893-12-12

A nolle prosequi was entered yesterday at
Milwaukee, Wis, in the case of Judge Jar.-
kins, charged with embezzlement and lille
gal banking.
Evening star., 1893-12-12

and all Bronchial, Throat, and Lung affec-
hons, that is the only remedy so unfailing
that it can be guaranteed II it doesn't
benefit or cure, you have your money back.
Evening star., 1893-12-12

No matter how long you've had Catarrh,
or how sewers, DIR. Sage's Remedy viii effect
BY the proprietors Of this medicine, for an
tncurable case Of Catarrh,
Evening star., 1893-12-12
A Little Girl

Found the most wonderful va
riety Of Tree ments,
Toys. Unique Novelties, Favors,
Masks, Snow" Glass Balls.
Tinsel, Moss, Angels, Frost PIC
lures, Beautiful Scrap Pictures,
Materials for Making Chains.
Tree Ornaments, Fairies.
Paper Dolls and everything to de-
light the heart of the little
tots" The half cannot be told.
Come and see. Open evenings
until 8 O'Clock. We make Tree
Toys that are found only in our
store. s the odd trinkets that
make the tree look gay,
]. JAY GOULD. 421 9th.
Tree Toys. 1t.
Evening star., 1893-12-12
Pumping the Water.

After the dam was constructed, pudding
clay was thrown in between the two rows
OF piles and was rammed to make the dam
tight. Then the steam engine was used for
pumping the water and removing the mud
Seventeen feet of water was discharged
by two pumps in forty-eight hours and thir-
ty-two minutes. After large portion of
the mud was removed, a break would fire.
quently occur. One dam Is known to have
been filled more than ten times before the
rock beneath the river was reached.
Evening star., 1893-12-12
Mai. Turnbull's Report.

In Maj. Turnbulrs report of the pro-
gress Of the work to the engineer depart
ment he said: las no memoirs or drawings
of this work had been published. nor OF the
London bridge (the deepest perhaps in Eu-
rope, the engineers were obliged to pro-
ceed with the greatest caution. They were
aware of the very exposed situation of the
work and impressed with the absolute ne
cessity of founding 1t directly upon the
rock. The difficulties and dangers of the
attempt, although they were foreseen, were
deemed subordinate to the great object of
stability and in this view they were prompt
ly sustained by the president and directors
Evening star., 1893-12-12
IT'S
YOURS
FREE OF
COST =

II there is a solitary thing that you NEED
to make your house more cheerful and CON-
fornble GET IT-snd get Il Of U.s. Your
promise to pay is just as acceptable to ~
as q handful OF money.
ALL THE
Evening star., 1893-12-12
The First Test,

The first substantial proof of the stability
Of the piers was shown in the winter of
ls4O. In the upper Potomac region the
weather had been particularly hard, and
the snow and ice that had gathered in vast
and hardened quantities only wanted a little
sunshine before starting on its uproarious
journey to the sea. At last the hills and
mountains refused it a longer resting place,
and down in the river it rolled. Sixteen
inches Of ice had formed beneath the new
Aqueduct and the Little Falls, but when
the heavy evidences Of cold in the Cumber-
land district came crashing down 1t was
torn in great sheets from the shore and
hurled with terrific violence against the
piers by current running over six miles
Evening star., 1893-12-12
Conxratulates Himself.

when" said the major afterward. II re-
fleet upon the numerous difficulties which
We have overcome in the progress Of the
work and recall the disheartening predic-
tions by that numerous portion of the COM
munity who looked upon the attempt to
establish foundations at so great a depth
and in a situation SO very exposed and SO
dangerous. and who did not fail to treat it
as an absudtity. 1 cannot but congratulate
myself upon having so happily succeeded,
and while so doing I recollect with a very
grateful sense Of what owe them for II the
generous confidence which the president
ana directors of the company always re-
posed in me, and recall with pleasure and
admiration the unhesitating promptness
with which they always seconded me
bringing to my aid their own spirit Of zeal
Gus perseverance backed by all the disposa-
BILE means of the COMPANY"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
RECENT DEATHS.

William H. Bigelow, who died in
Chicago June 8, was former resident
OF this town and was graduated from the
Academy in the class of 1879 He had
lived for the past few years in Charles
town, Mass, and went to Chicago early
in the summer to work at the Raymond
hotel. He contracted pneumonia there
and was sick only two days. He
leaves wife, who was at her fathers
home in Lyndon at the time of his death.
Mr. Bigelow was about 32 years old and
one who made friends wherever he was
known.
4 Miss Thena Morrill, died at Atlanta,
Ga, June 20, aged % years. She was
the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen S.
and Ellen B. Morrill,. She formerly re-
sided in st. Johnsbury and was gradu-
ated from the Academy in the class of
1888. Later she attended Mt. Holyoke
College, but was unable to complete her
studies because of failing health. Her
recent residence was at Boston until she
went to her brothers home in the South,
dnring the past winter, to seek in vain
for health i'll a milder climate. The
interment occurred on the Oath at North
Danville.
Miss Ethel Goss, a member OF the class
of 'S3, st. Johnsbury Academy, died at
her home in Lower Waterford on Thurs
day, June %, the day preceding gradua-
tion day. Miss Goss was young lady
of oflovable character and highly esteemed
by her associates in school, over whom
her death has cast deep shadow. She
ATTENDED to her studies for only few
weeks of the spring term, being then
Obliged to give up the work by reason of
lIillness. The funeral was held on Satuir-
Eday afternoon last. Principal Putney,
Prof. Hardy and Miss Emerson attended,
and the class was represented by Miss
Ellen Cushman, Willard Shattuck and
Miss Carrick. Mr.. Putney paid a de-
served tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased, and the classmates sent hand
some floral pillow appropriately in
scribed, besides passing resolutions of re-
spect.
Lorenzo S. Ladd, who died at Rethle-
hem, n. H., June 6, after in illness oi
more than two years, was we'll known
in Barnet, where he married a daughter
of Peter Buchanan. Deceased was 6S
years old, and had been great sufferer
from rheumatism and cancer; he was
born in Gilmanton, n. H., but had re
1 sided in Bethlehem since he was 10 years
old. He leaves two brothers and thre,
hsons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
APPRECIATIVE WORDS.

At meeting of the directors of the
First National bank, on the 26th
inst, a cordial expression of senti-
ment was given as touching the
severing of Cashier Clark's connection
with that institution to accept the po
sition of treasurer for the E. & T. Fair
banks corporation. The resolution
passed was as follows
GAS directors of the First National
bank of st. Johnsbury we hereby desire
to express our sincere regret at the resig-
nation of John c. Clark as cashier Dul.
ing TIE ten'years of his service for the bank
he has been faithful, courteous and eff.
cient in the performance of his duties
and has greatly promoted the success OF
the bank. We wish and expect for him
abundant and increased success in his
new field of labor, and direct this expires
sion OF our appreciation and regards to
be entered upon the records ofthe bank.
At this meeting also a semi-annua
dividend of 312 per cent was declared
OF the excess, $4,000 was carried tc
reduce the premium account, and S779
was added to new account the net earn
ings for the six months were S19,779
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
PERSNOAL MENTION.

John L. Keyes of Pierre, S. D., was a
visitor in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Kyburg OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, are visiting at her
old home.
d. Richardson of Concord, N. H.,
Academy 'S7, is visiting friends in St.
Johnsbury.
Mrs. Geo. Garrett Of Elkhart, ILL.,, is in
town, stopping with her daughter, Mrs.
F. 0. Clark.
Collector A. D. Pike has just returned
from a four weeks visit to Chicago,
where his sonis in business.
Prof ]. NJ. Chapman leaves this week
for Lawrence Cottage, Old Orchard.
Mr.. Chapman has been connected with
this summer hotel for number of years.
Mrs. Mary M. Burnham leaves to-
morrow for Minneapolis, where she will
spend the summer with her son, Charles
H. Knapp, who is connected with the
Minneapolis Journal.
Miss Lizzie Hoyt and the Cameron
children left on Tuesday for the Worlds
Fair, where they expect to meet Mr..
Cameron and enjoy what the great ex-
position has to offer them.
Pliny M. Noodle of West Point, Neb.,
paid short visit to st. Johnsbury this
week Mr.. Noodle is county attorney
of Cunning county and was graduated
from the Academy in the class of 80.
John {. Paddock celebrated his seth
birthday Monday. Mr.. Paddock is
probably the oldest resident in town.
He is in excellent health and his memory
of the earlier days of this town is
good.
DR.. A. NJ. Gushing of Springfield, Mass,
who has relatives in this town and
Burke, has recently invented improve
ments on the Waterhouse coil boiler and
Springfield capitalists have formed a
stock company to manufacture the
boilers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
A UNIQUE LECTURE.

Rev. Fred ]. Masters, superintendent
of Chinese missions on the Pacific coast,
will deliver a lecture at Athenaum Hall
tomorrow evening, on did Chinaman
Discover America ?" Secretary Leigh OF
the Geographical Society cf California,
commenting upon this lecture, says it
was so novel in character and so op-
posed to preconceived ideas that the sub
ject could not fail to awaken profound
interest throughout the community, and
sceptical indeed must be those who
listened if they remain unconvinced by
the apparently uncontrovertible facts,
as well as by the arguments, adduced by
you in support of the theory"
The lecture is free to the public, and all
are cordially invited
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
THE JUNE DRILL.

The weather was not of exactly the
outdoor drill sort on Friday, and so
the annual inspection Of Company D
took place at the Opera House instead
of on the campus as was contemplated.
The floor of this large hall afforded am
pie space for the inspection and most OF
the drill movements, though few of the
latter, which required plenty of "sea
room," were omitted.
The company was inspected by Capt,
Tutherly of the United States army and
Ouartermaster General Gilmore of our
own militia. The boys made a splen-
did showing and were highly compli-
mented for the neat condition in which
their arms and accoutrements were
found, as we'll as for their efficiency in
drill. All this is very gratifying to St.
Johnsbury people, though Company D
has for some years past held high rank
in the regiment.
The company's ranks are full, and
nearly all its members were out for the
"June training Capt. Chamberlin OF
the Bradford company was present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
CLOSING EXERCISES,

For two hours on Monday evening
the children of the convent school enter
tained large audience at the old church,
with vocal and instrumental music,
dialogue and charade The platform
was decorated with the national colors
and the white apparel and bright faces
OF the young misses, with an abundance
of flowers, made picture pleasing to
look upon. The dialogues and songs
were given mainly in the French tongue,
and much of the work was done with
a creditable vigor. The instrumental
music was especially good, several
standard compositions being performed
with excellent taste
Prizes and honors were awarded to
three graduates, and Rev. Father Bois-
sonnault made a few remarks at the
close, congratulating the scholars on
what they had accomplished this year,
wishing them happy vacatio and ex-
horting them to profit by the ssons
they had learned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
A NEW POSTMASTER.

Arthur c. Randall has been appointed
postmaster, vice W. W. Sprague, removed.
The announcement of this change ap-
peared in the Boston papers Monday
evening and the matter created some
little surprise on the street. A few re-
pubicans and most all the democrats
knew that a change was coming, but
nobody knew just when the official axe
would fall.
Mr.. Randall is a native of ST. Johns
bury and son of Sias Randall. He was
born in 1869, attended our public
schools and entered the post office six
years ago under Major Bowman. a
year later he was appointed assistant
postmaster, which office he has SINCE &C.
ceptably filled. He is active in other
lines besides his business, being a mem
Der of the Board of Trade and chancellor
commander of Apollo Lodge, Knights of
Pythias. He is one of the youngest
postmasters in the country, as far as the
size of the Office is concerned, but is so
perfectly conversant with the details of
the office that he will make successful
postmaster. He has good business
capacity and is ambitious to make our
post office second to none in the state.
The CALIFORNIAN certainly wishes the
new postmaster success.
The undue haste to secure Mr.
Sprague's removal has created feeling
OF Indignation which is not confined to
the republicans, but is shared by a good
many of our leading democrats who be-
lieve in fair play on either side. The
change come when Mr.. Sprague is quite
sick and it places Mr.. Randall in an ex-
tremely delicate position for his nomina-
tion has been hastened by the aid of out
side politicians who were only too anx-
ious to have the axe fall and he is now
the target for criticism. The business
men of st. Johnsbury and not the poll
tcans should have decided the matter
and at the proper time they would have
undoubtedly recommended the appoint
ment of Mr.. Randall.
This has reacted against the party lead
ers who are responsible for the change
1t is species OF "star chamber" method
in which the local democrats played little
part.
Mr.. Sprague was appointed in Decem-
Der, 1891, and began his duties in
February, 1892. He had therefore
served about year and one-half, or less
than half the time which is generally al
lotted to postmasters. Republicans
readily recall that Major Bowman was
allowed more than four years in the
office and had naturally expected that
the same courtesy would have been ex-
tended the republican postmaster Mr..
Sprague had been courteous and oblig-
ing postmaster and the general public
were not aware that he was giving
offence to anybody. He has many friends
who will regret his enforced change of
base.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
AT THE EAST VILLAGE.

Willie Carleton from Island Pond is
visiting his uncle, g. E. Goodall
Miss Anna Griswold from Lancaster
N. H., has been visiting at H. F. Girls
wold's.
Dennis Chase and wife were called to
Whitefield, N. H., last Sunday, to attend
the funeral of a relative of Mr.. Chase.
Mrs. c. E. Harrington from Bradford
Pa, is at her fathers, Amos Bowen's.
Very interesting exercises were con-
Quoted here last week Wednesday by the
school children and school directors in
raising flag presented to the school by
Col. Fletcher, and accepted by Master
Harold Knapp. Singing by the st.
Johnsbury Quartette, and short ad-
dresses to the children by Messrs.
Fletcher, Lamson, E. Griswold, Crosby,
and Carpenter.
Mrs. Sargent from West Concord
spent Tuesday here, calling upon her old
friends and neighbors.
On Tuesday Will Graves had the mis-
fortune to rnangle his left thumb quite
badly with circular saw while at work
in his butter box shop.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
THE CREAMERY LOCATED.

Messrs. Higgins and Shepard, the two
Passumpsic men who are interested in
the new creamery, have bought of E. T.
g. H. X. Ide the lot on Portland street
which is nearest the Summerville bridge,
and will soon start their building. This
is the first lot sold on the property re-
Gently purchased by the Ides, and the
creamery will be adjacent to both the
highway and the railroad track,
After the whole tract is filled i'll the
ldes contemplate opening street from
the bridge to connect with the road that
will be open under the railroad tracks
just above the depot. This new street
would undoubtedly be well patronized as
it avoid crossing the tracks at the dan
gerous Portland street crossing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
The Finishing Touches In the Academy's
Closing Week.
THE CLASS CONCERT.

Artistic manipulation of the harp, fine
contralto singing, and some excellent
reading, combined to make the class
concert on Thursday evening very en-
joyable affair, and it is gratifying to
note that it was financial success as
well. Chairman Lingham and his COM
mittee are to be congratulated on the
outcome of their musical venture. The
hall could have been more crowded, but
the audience, fairly good as to numbers,
was very appreciative, and bestowed
several recalls. Mr. Rogers plays the
harp with exquisite taste, and brings
from that instrument very engaging
music; his selections showed to excellent
advantage the sweet harmony of the
harp itself and proved his skill in execu-
ton. Miss Bruce has a pleasing voice,
of rich quality and fair compass, and
made favorable impression her singing
was done with harp accompaniment.
Miss Hoyt captivated the audience by
her readings, and gave evidence of much
dramatic power and Evolutionary ability,
though the scope of her selections did not
fully test her capabilities.
Ninety-threes class concert may be set
down as a success. The net receipts
were $40.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29

Just at the close of the commence
ment exercises in Music Hall last week
Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks publicly
thanked Mr.. Dakin for his tireless work
in compiling the general catalogue Of
addresses of former students, issued last
year. and his interest in all matters re-
lating to the Academy and its work.
Mr.. Fairbanks spoke briefly, but it was
a deserving tribute to Mr.. Dakin's sue
cessful work in that line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
Alumni Meefine,

The annual meeting of the Alumni AS
sociation was held in Number 10 of the
Academy on Friday afternoon. Vice
president c. M. Spencer occupied the
chair Reports were given by secretary,
treasurer and executive committee, after
which these officers were chosen: Pres
ident, Prof. J. F. Colby, Hanover; 1st
vice-president, j. S. Meigs, st. Johns
bury; I'd vice-president, B. E. Taylor
Boston; Sd vice-pregdent, Rev. F. D.
Aver, Concord, N. H.; secretary, Arthur
F. Stone, st. Johnsbury treasurer,
George H. Frost, st. Johnsbury; regis
trar, Mrs. H. w. Blodgett, st. Johnsbury;
executive committee, Herbert A. Haw-
ley, Frank H. Brooks, w. P. Stafford,
Mrs. c. p, Carpenter, Miss Marion Pat
terson.
Short addresses of welcome were given
by John L. Keyes of Pierre, S. D., Fred
R. Ross, of Denver, Perley Prior of the
class of '93 and George Leonard of New
York. The latter stated that the class
of 1888 was endeavoring to raise
scholarship of $1,000 and that this
amount would probably be raised with
in five years.
Mrs. William p. Fairbanks stated that
the alumne of the Academy were raising
similar amount and that they expect
ed to pay $500 to the treasurer of the
Academy next fall Both these announce
ments were heartily received.
The principal matter of business was
the discussion of how to raise a general
fund for the associations current ex-
penses. The whole matter was left with
the executive committee and secretary
and treasurer, to report at the next
annual meeting
The Glass Day Ceremonies.
The class OF '93 received their school
mates and their friends at Music Hall in
the afternoon of Friday-and the orches-
ira seats were well filed. The rainy
[continued on eighth page.l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
HELD FOR TRIAL.

The tramp who was held on suspicion
for committing the assault at North DAN
vile recently, had hearing last Satur-
day before Justice w. P. Smith. The
tramp's name was Kelley and he made
no statement concerning himself and
acted and talked foolishly at the hearing.
Whether he is crazy or not nobody
knows but the hearing did not clear up
the case much and was adjourned until
next Saturday. Additional evidence has
since been found which tends to show
that the tramp may know more about
the case than has yet appeared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Laconias come here on Friday
and Saturday and interesting contests
are expected. The game will becalled at
$50 and the St. Johnsbury nine is ex
pected to do its duty.
The Academy nine played an unsatis.
factory game at Lyndonvile last Thurs
day which ended in the eighth inning
The score then was II to 10 in favor Of
the Academy boys.
The Victors and the Painters had a
second game on the campus last Satur.
day, resulting in a score of 9 to 8 ir
favor of the Victors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
FROM ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Rev. Mr.. Boardman of Barnet preached
in exchange with Rev. p B. Fisk last
Sunday.
Miss Florence Pringle has been i'll and
unable to attend to her school duties the
past week. Her place has been supplied
by Miss Emma Prescott. The schools
close on Friday with picnic and in the
evening the pupils in room No. 2 give a
reception to the parents.
Mrs. Susan Ford of Victory has been
spending few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Woodbury..
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet in the M. E. church at 3.15 O'Clock
next Sunday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29
VIEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Found.
Wanted.
insolvency Notice
Maine Central Time.
ro Pen Users-F. o. Clark.
sumner suitings-J. S. Meigs.
e,,u,ner Goods-E. d. Steele & Co.
Nav Line of Hats-Mrs. Z. c. Pierce.
"ccibeny Family-Howe Opera House.
ronrth of July-The White Drug Store.
c,co+ Mark Down-E. & T. Fairbanks.
pnilding Lot Cheap-chas. S. Hastings.
lawrence cottage-Old Orchard Beach.
Den and Ink lustration-Jennie p. Cross
Hugh X. Moore's Estate-Probate OF Will.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29

The band will give a concert in
Court House square next Saturday
evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29

A Bingham's Drug Store, for the week
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