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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NOTES.

M. B. Jones, Academy 80, has
been chosen president of the Junior
class.
Henry c. Ide of St. Johnsbury is
one of the sprinters constituting the
Dartmouth team which will meet a
similar team from Amherst in the
midwinter meet of the Boston tn.
letic association, Feb, IL; Ide holds
the intercollegiate record in the 22C
yards fiat and hurdle.
The college treasurer has just re.
celved information that the widow
OF Sllas Merriam, A, of Chicago
has given Dartmouth the sum Of
$4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
A SURPRISE PARTY.

Matthew Caldbeck and wife were
given surprise party by goodly
company of their friends last night,
and were presented with a silver tea
service. Coffee and cake were served
by the ladies of the party, and
general Jolly time was had.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
LITERARY NOTES.

The February New England
Magazine opens with an excellent
and eminently just description Of
the literary awakening in Chicago,
with a commentary upon the most
notable literary characters who have
made their regulations in the windy
CITY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
EN- PEASANT.

On a recent concert programme at
Morrisvile it was announced that II
the attendants at the concert would
visit a certain confcctioner'S estab-
lishment they would fad "a nice
fresh stock OF gin drops Now
what was really meant was gum
drops; and everybody in the state
has faith enough in Morrisville's
sober, well behaved population to
believe US when we say that, in spite
of the temptation afforded by the
programme, there was not violent
rush to the confectioners after that
particular kind of drops.
The young man who is on the
lookout for an opportunity" has
been heard from. He uses the
columns Of New York daily paper
and advertises thus tor an improve
ment in his fortunes: "A well edu-
Gated young man Of good social
position will marry any lady of
means who will provide funds for
him to procure a divorce from his
present wife, whom he cannot get
along with"
The United States flag is said to
float over 70 school houses in YER
mont. 1t ought to float over every
institution of learning in the state.
1t is a sad fact, however, that in a
majority of the school houses there
are more stripes than stars.
An exchange tells its readers that
every human being in his or her
normal condition is made happier
and better by wide circle of warm
and devoted friends True enough.
1t is the best kind of human nature
to be ones self and 10 expect
and appreciate sociabiity on the
part OF others But it is not so
much the Wilderness of the circle of
friends that counts as the degree Of
the sincerity Of those who compose
that circle. An acquaintance is not
ALWAYS friend but friend is al
ways more than an acquaintance.
We notice that a New York bust
ness man named Goodacre has been
arrested on a charge of smuggling.
This goes to prove that there is very
little in name-that a man NAV be
Goodacre and still be a very bad
lot.
Strange, is it not, that the short
est days i'll the year come about
{ III 4
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
Deaths.

At st. Johnsbury. January 90. Mrs Eliza
Smith. aged 60 years.
At Lyndonville, January 90 James Ran
dali, aged II years and l month.
At McIndoes Falls, January 90, Isaac NJ.
Smith, aged So.
At Concord, N. H., January %, David
Lauder, aged 10, formerly of st. Johnsbury.
AT Edgew oodville, Penn, January %,
Mrs. Jennie, wife of the late Henry c. Dick
inson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02

The graded school building at
Waitsheld was burned one morning
Last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
Marriages.

At st. Johnsbury, January "a, by Rev. J.
a. BoiSsonnault, Daniel Hurley and Betsey
Daniels
At West Barnet, January &c, by Rev. D.
c. Fars, Fuller NJ. Weld of Groton and
Myrtle NJ. Clark of Ryegate.
At the home of the bride in Concord, Janu-
airy "a, by Rev. F. E. Currier. John E. Cur
tbs of Waterford and Abigail J.. Wallace of
Concord
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
Births.

At St Johnsbury, January 81, a son to
Mr. and Mrs. William a. Little.
At St Johnsbury, January 81, a son to
Mr. and Mrs. John Cook.
At North Dauvlle, January &c, son to
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devenger
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02

Strange, is it not, that the short
est days i'll the year come about
Christmas time, when fellow needs
a good deal of cash.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
ATTRACTIVE CALENDARS,

Eon. c. S. Page of Hyde Park has
issued large calendar which will be
found useful during the entire year.
The Maine Central railroads cal
endar is a fine engraving of the rocky
toast of Grand Manax, where is
found the most picturesque scenery
on the Atlantic coast
Congressman Powers has been APP
pointed by Speaker Crisp on the
special committee which will investi-
gate the Panama scandal on this
side of the Atlantic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
WAN D.
FOX HOUND LOST.

A medium sized black and tan dog wa
lost nine days ago from Passumpsic, wear
ing collar bearing the name "W. P. Wake
field, Passumpsic." A suitable reward viii
be paid for his recovery.
W. P. WAKEFIELD,
Passumpsc, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
NOTICE.

This Company give notice to all persons
that it will not pay any bill contracted by
any one except its Superintendent, or upon a
written order by this Company.
Signed,
Steel Edge Stamping & REFINING Co.
E. ]. STEWART Supt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02

Yes, saw has teeth, but it seldom
bites unless driven to it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-02
New Advertisements
OFFICE TO RENT.

Over First National Bank. Apply to
]. c. CLARK, Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
ODDS AND ENDS.


Nearly $1,000 is paid for pensions to fire
men in New York city every month.
Cut glass table bells have an exception.
ally musical Jingle.
a sporting paper estimates the number
of sporting and fishing clubs in the coun-
try at 300.
Learning without thought is labor lost.
Thought without learning is perilous.-
CoDfucius.
The largest private house in the British
kingdom is Wentworth Wood House, which
belongs to Earl t'itzwilliam.
Queen Victorias will is engrosscd in vel
lum, quarto size, and is bound as volume
and secured by private lock.
a Hindustani worl, on music says that
music is the painfully acquired art Of
speaking very loud in ashrill voice"
British coach and carriage builders i'm
port from America thgir choicest spokes,
hubs and ribs for wheel manufacture.
Afghan chroniclors call their people Bani-
Israel, the Arab for children of Israel, and
claim descent from Saul, the first Iscaclt-
ish king
Major Powell of the geological survey in
Washington lately examined 'petrifled
woman" and found that it was made of
Portland cement.
Bicycles are greatly in use in Paris 4
:hcater manager has announced that play
yoers arriving at his house zen bicyclette"
can have their wheels taken care of free of
charge.
In 1850 a London Journal announced the
marriage Of sir Thomas Leigh to Miss
Wade, and added, she is the daughter Of
Mr. Wade, the medical man, vino cured
Sir Thornas Of a modification in his toe"
An inscription which "A widow placed
upon the tombstone in the isle of Wight
was declared to be not Illegal because the
church of England did not prohibit prayers
for the dead. though it did not encourage
them.
The highest price per pound ever paid for
tea was at the Mincng Lane tea auction on
Feb. 5, 1891, when a five pound parcel Of
Golden Tip from Ccylon was knocked
down Mt n25 los. per pound, or at a sum
equal to 1923 in United States currency.
North America contains nearly 100000
square miles, and it is estimated by so care
full an authority as DR.. Dawson that nearly
l,000000 square miles exclusive of the in
hospitable, detached arctic portion is for
all practical purposes entirely unknown"
Mr.. John Chapman, NJ. D., of Paris
claims to have been remarkably successful
in the treatment of cholera by application
of cold or heat along the spinal regions
cold being applied during any Of the differ
ent degrees of collapse, and heat when nee.
essary to lessen the force of reaction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

There hav, been some highly original
and picturesque remarks attributed to
Manager John StetsOn OF Boston, and the
latest quotation from the reFertory Of the
Hubs quaint amusement caterer comes
from John W. Mckinney, De Wolf Hop
pcr's manager. Some years ago Mr.. Stet-
son became imbued with a desire to build
a yacht, and when desire imbues Mir. Stet-
son it catches him all ways, and he thinks
of nothing else. One day Mr. Mckinney
called upon Stetson to see about Il date for
Clara Morris, and he WAS just concluding
satisfactory arrangements when the theatre
electrician came in, hat in hand.
well, what is it," snapped the manager.
Il wanted to see you about the lights ON
the yacht sir," was the reply
"Ch, yes. Sit down." and for the minute
Mckinney and Clara Morris We're dead to
the world so far as Mr. Stetson was con-
cened. what would You suggest in the
way Of lights" he asked of the man.
Il believe you should have about 90 in
candescenG lights in the cabin a few aft,
and l think it would be well to have ~
candle power arclight ON the bow"
You - fool" roared Mr.. Stetson, "Tll
have nothing Of the sort. I'm building d
yacht, not an ark, ;" and Mckinney fed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

II Was Hard Fought Battle, but He Got
There Just the same.

II Was Hard Fought Battle, but He Got
There just the same.
Every one of us on the car spotted them
for u bridal couple as they got on at u small
station, but there was that about the groom
that claimed every ones attcntion. He had
pair OF badly bruised and backened eyes
and a skinned nose 1t was plain that he
had had a fight, and we were all curious,
and an hour later, when he went to the
smoking car, several of US followed on and
asked him for an explanation.
YES, had a fout," he said rs he lighted
his brer root. ~ had to hov fout to Kit
Sue"
There was rival them"
Reckon not. Never seen any rivals
round thar. Nobody but me and Sue and
her folks"
But who did you fight with"
"Sue's pop, i'll course. He un gin me
tEoea y2re black eyes"
Didn't he want you to marry the girl?'
"Oh, he un was willin huff, but he said
n got to lick him fust over var ago
he I'm took me ont into the brcsh and says:
Tom, ar you gwinc fur to be spliccd to
.hat gal o minc?'
If she'll hey me- says l.
'Whoop,' says he as he cracks his heels
together, hut nobody Kin be splced to Sue
till they ar big 'nuif TO lick her ole dadn
I'll grow fur ye' says l. and with that
he cracks his heels some mo- and crows
like a rooster and says he'll be ready any
time | an. l was dun ready yesterday.
goes over to the house and says to the ole
man:
"'Uncle Eben, I'm yere fur to be spliced
to sue.
1. y
dun remember what 1 told yo'? The rep.
tile as spices Sue has got to lick her old
dad
That's what I'm yere fur. Come ont
into the co'nGeld, and II wollop yo' till yo'
can't hollcrn
That tickles the ole crtter half to
death. We gxs down and peels Off and
splits on our hands an he un cracks his heels
and crows and yells at me:
tom, yo' ar my mutton! I'll make yo'
cry like a baby befo' hit yo' twicel Look
out now, fur Bald Mountain is gwine to hit
yo' right a'twecn the eyes
with that the fout begun. We tore up
hills o con. We paved up the airth. We
raised a dust like Il drove of cattle. He un
was hard as hickory nuts and as quick as
cats, but krowed had to lick him or lose
sue. l knowed, too, that Sue was in the
cabin aprayin fur me lam - out of the
ole cuss, and fit as ] never fit beio'. 1t
lasted half an hour, and then he un hollercd.
WAS be hurt any worse than you2'
"Waal, when the ole woman come out
to help lug he in in, she un didn't know
him by sight. lie un couldn't stand up at
the ceremony, and he won't see to cut his
toe nails for about fo' weeks to come"
But wasn't he mad at you afterward5n
"keclion not. Reckon he I'm he'd no cause
to be He un just whcoped and crowed and
cracked and said as how I'd hev to lam him
fust, and so / damned. Oh, no; he un
wasn't mad. When we uns got ready to
come away, hern whooped little whoopec
and calls out to me:
Tom. durn yo'r shachclty hide, but it
war fa'rfout, and yo' downcd the ole man
and got the gal and if yo' git dead broke
up thar at Asheville send me word and I'll
sell the ole lnewl fur 81 and send yo' the
money "-Detroit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
Utilizing Waste Paper.

Al tbe inetig.tion IF Chief C,one+,bla
Henderson n scbeno has boon cot ~, faat
NV the Ediub,sgb Ns.ociotion for Jn1n,. 0
inc the Condition of the poor for coIIcr+in,,
waste ranor from tho bon.eboIdars anJ
bavir,, H. sorted hv tLo dosar,.ir,t ,,oor ~
the ritv Tins civin,, ,yorly to a n7,,,hor ~
tho unomnIoved mo scbo,,,o also ,,ro-
vides ro1,rdiss for three ahnsesNa ,,rao+
waste of natarisI a .ario,,s det.r;6,.etior
in the valuc of the citv refuse and the an.
nov,nce dancer and Girt corsed nv noner
BLOWING about tIes streets Canv9S hag,s
slammed ..Fnr Nv. Poor y d ), nra
sent 70 houeeLoldcrs on m initial noyment
Of threenenco Fr1 baos are lifted mon
information heinz, sent to tho Office at The
KINGS stables Road or the constable on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Lucy YcrGer, the eldest daughter OF Colo
mel Percy Yerger, is well on in years, phe-
nomenally ugly and unmarried. y few days
ago Colonel Yerger happened to mention
that old Professor Shore of the University
of Texas was somewhat absentminded.
rs he really so very absentminded;'
asked Mrs. Ncrger
YES he is the most absentminded man
ever saw. lie does and says the most eX
traordinary things
"Well, hadn't you better invite him tc
call and take supper with us; Perhaps h,
will propose to our Lucy if he is as absent
minded lis you say. He is about the only
chance the poor girl has"
II don't think he is quite as absentmind
ed rs all that" replied Colonel Yerger.-
Texas SiftinCs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Among the interesting points TO be noted
in iron manufacturing processes and pro
ducts of late, mention may be made OF the
enamelcd iron Of various colors which is be-
ing so extensively introduced, and which,
according to a French industrial paper, is
produced by dipping the iron plates into an
enameliuG liquid composed of "a parts, by
weight, of boraX, Of soda salts, 10 OF boric
acid, % of washed sand, Il BIO of feldspar,
3 BIO of saltpeter, and three parts of luor
spar. The plates are dried and fired, and
the colorug is impaired by adding metallic
oxides as preferred. New York sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Daughter-When your little duckie dar
ling gets married, you'll no longer be th(
same TO her, will you?
Old observation-disclosures. I'll love you
as much as ever.
"And won't our relations change Il bit;'
"Of course not"
I'm so glad, because now | can marry
Mr. Slimpurse, and yet go on being youl
little ducl;ie darling and having thing,
charged to you just the same. New \ ork
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
A Perfect Brute!

Henry, dear, have You had hard day.
You look tired. There are your slippers
right by the fire"
Maria please don't let this go any fur
ther. | can't afford SO much devotion this
year. Collections are slow, and you simply
can't have that
Brute
'Thats better. Think | can live up to
that title without going bankrupt. New
York Recorder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Ishmail Pasha, whose bad luck is traced
by many Egyptians to his act, while khe-
dive, in letting Cleopatra's needle come to
this country, is not permitted to leave Con-
stantiuople without the surveillance OF a
medical man, who is also diplomatic spy.
His condition is not 50 prgcurious as hat
of the creditors who advanced him so, w.
00O.-San Francisco Argonaut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Mr., Flirtlegh- | kiss you?
Miss de Murine, you may not
Mr., Flirleigh-Will you let me kiss you
for your sister?
Miss de Muir--I might, if you had not
been kissing my sister for me.-Noguc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Are you pretty well acquainted with
your mother tongue, my boy;' asked the
Ehoolmaster Of a new scholar.
Yes, sir" answered the lad timidly;
"mu jaws me Il good deal, sir. Tit Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
He Was Rcldy.

"Will you have your Sausage now, sirS'
said the waiter to Mr.. Dillingham;.
YES. l am prepared for the worst. -
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

Deans Rheumatic Pms absolutely cure
Rheumatism and Ncuralgiu. Entirely Nese-
table safe,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

"Fo' de Lawd's sake, Malachi, what don
standn in dat 'dcklus POSITION
"MOdder done put mustard plaster on
ma back larse Chrsmus, and clar done for
got all about it till dis var Fofe july
Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30

! came to Jesus as was,
Weary and worn and sad.
i found in him a resting place,
And he has made me glad.
Though you came in children of the world,
you may go away heirs OF heaven. Though
this very autumnal morning you We're de
vouring the pre-, now, all worlds witness
ing you may divide the spoil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
Don't miss them.

II. N. ALLEN g CO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-11-30
She lonEed with wings TO fly away
And mix with that eternal day.

What is Daniel now doing, the lion tam
err and Elijah, who was drawn by the fam.
Ing coursers, and Paul, the rafting Of
whose chains made kings quake, and all
the other victims OF flood and fire and
wreck and Cuillotine-where are they? Di-
viding the spoil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-03

During the year the membership has In
creased l,sG3, while the surplus fund OF
the order has increased almost 100000
The total membership of the order is ST.
500, and the money with which the body is
prepared 10 meet claims on its treasury
amounts TO S745,072.
Illinois has ESQ courts, among the mem
bers of which insurance TO the amount OF
nearly 81, 100000 is placed by the order.
At the close Of last term there was $780,
1851 In the endowment account. During
the term se5S, ,457.sl has been received and
f605, ,3l2.39 paid out Of that account, leaving
a balance OF s6S99il.O3
There was deficit Of SSH. II in the sick
and funeral benefit department. During
the present term the deficit has been paid
and also sl0e, 1855 for benefits and e., ,S36 90
for expenses and interest, leaving balance
Of sl0, ,o4'.01 from the si45, 5,05es4 received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-03
PWhian Sisters.

List Monday evening Graud Oh ef
S,rah j. Goff. Supreme Representative
Myr, M. Carpenter. Grand Manager Fran
els Aigan. Sisters Anna Buck!in and Hat
tie Bullock left this city for New York,
where they took part In instituting
grand tempe OF the order In
the Grand Opera House corner.
The work OF forming the temple occu-
pied the greater part OF Wednes lay and
Thurs Inv. The work was under the
supervision of the officers of Ashland
temple.
The grand temple OF this state will hold
it's fourth annual session Monday. Nov
27, in Columbia hall. when the e'cc ion of
officers ard other matters pertaining TO
the order will be transacted.
Unity temple will hold its next meeting
Nov. 13 whei six candidates will bs
initiated.
Sister Ida Golf Of Unity temple, who
has been seriously i'll for some tine, is
improving slowly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-03
Kninh.. and Ladle. Of Honor.

The supreme lodge at its session in Indi-
annapolis elected the following officers: Pro
tector, L. ID. Lockard, Bradford. Pa; vice
protector, A. Haelze, New York; secretary.
9. w. Harvard, indianapolis; treasurer. G.
Il. Dudley, Massachusetts,; chaplain. Mrs
NJ. S. Gilbert, Ohio; supreme guide. Mrs
M. Anderson. Illinois; supreme guardian.
Mrs. Ellen Wempe, Ohio; supreme senti-
mel, I. j. Wood, Kentucky; supreme med
ical examiner, l.. ID. wetherill. New York.
upreme trustees, George w, Check. Louis
vile; Eugene Strcch, Cincinnati. and Sam.
uel Hathaway, Boston.
The relief fund statement for August
shows IS deaths, with a net liability OF Ssi. :
O57.