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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26

NJ. Burd of Lyons has stopped alb
solutely the sweeping of floors in
hospital wards. He has the floors
covered with a coat of solution OF
paraflne in petroleum, which makes
them permeable to anything, and
gives them a brown tint. A single
application lasts two years. Thus
prepared, the floors stand very well
wiping every day with damp cloth,
moistened by some antiseptic solu-
ton. The same process can be ap-
piled with advantage to barracks,
schoolrooms and other places. In
private dwellings, where the floors
are covered with carpet, there
should be substituted for the ordin-
airy sweeping the use OF mechanical
brushes, which, instead of making
the dust fly, collect it in special box
es, from which it can be thrown into
the fire, the great destroyer and pur-
ifier of all germs. This mode OF
sweeping is especially requisite in the
lower stories Of houses, since micro
bian germs are found in greatest
number in the lower layers of the
atmosphere. They are ten times
more numerous in the center of Paris,
in the vicinity of the Seine, than on
higher ground. In every house, con-
sidered separately, the air of the up
per stories is incontestably purer
and freer from microbes than that OF
the lower stories.-[ Revue Scienti.
| fque, Paris.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
KEEP THE TEXT IN SIGHT.

Sometimes it is said that preach
er after announcing his text bids it
farewell. A preacher, like lawyer,
should keep the main thought in
view to the end. A story to the
point is:
A lawyer advertised for a clerk.
The next morning the office was
crowded with applicants-all bright
wait until all should arrive, and
then arranged them in a row, and
said he would tell them a story,
note their comments, and judge from
that whom he would choose.
"a certain farmer" began the
lawyer, was troubled with a red
squirrel that got in through a hole
in his barn and stole his seed corn.
He resolved to kill the squirrel at the
first opportunity. Seeing him go in
at the hole one noon, he took his
shot gungun and fired away; the
first shot set the barn on fire."
Did the barn burn?" said one of
the boys.
The lawyer without answer con-
tinued: And seeing the barn on fire,
the farmer seized pail of water and
ran to put it out"
did he put it out?" said another.
LAS he passed inside, the door
shut to and the barn was soon in
flames. When the hired girl rushed
out with more water"
Did they all burn up?" said an
other boy.
The lawyer went on without an
swer. "Then the old lady came out,
and all was noise and confusion, and
everybody was trying to put out the
fire.
Did any one burn up?" said an
other.
The lawyer said: There, that
will do; you have all shown great
interest in the story" But observ-
ing one little bright-eyed fellow in
deep silence, he said: Now, my lit
tie man, what have you to say ?''
The little fellow blushed, grew I'M
easy, and stammered out:
81 want to know what became of
that squirrel; that's what 1 want
to know"
You'll do" said the lawyer; you
are my man; you have not been
switched off by confusion and a
barn burning, and the hired girls
and water pals. You have kept
your eye on the squirrel. ~ Michi-
gan Advocate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26

at was lovely OF YOU" friend
said to the lady who had wrought
this good work.
oh, no." was the answer, L
made no sacrifice. My husband
was in Washington, or l could not
have given up our bed; but l am
such good sleeper that my sleeping
for few weeks on sofa was moth
ing
And it really seemed to her that
she had done nothing at all; but
one day will not the voice we wait
for say to her, Il was sick, and We
comforted me - Selected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
New Advertisements.
BICYCLES.

Crescent. Lowell, Cleveland. Union and
Featherstone wheels for ale at lowest
prices. Also a Warwick. Columbia, Singer,
Giant and several other makes. The
Crescent is serictly high grade ga wheel,
all the latest Improvements, high frame, up
to date in everything. AS good as any SIPS
wheel, formerly sold for S135. The price
this year is SIS, about half price. SIN aller
size. $50. The Crescent is the only high
grade wheel sold at SIS, as other manufac-
turers ask $125 for one as good. Solid Tire
wheels for $35. Second hand wheels $25.
Cushion-Tire wheels $50. Bargains in a
lot of second hand wheels. All cycle sundries
and parts and supplies and tires for sale.
Pneumatic tires and NJ. & w. tires, inner
tubes, pumps and cement for sale. Pneu-
matte tires put to other wheels. Repair
ing done. Don't buy until you mine and
I will save you money. Ladies wheels,
high grade, the best made, $50 to SIS.
Variety Store,
GEO. E. GROW. =
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
GOODNESS GOES SHOPPING.

She herself thought it a little thing,
the heroine of the story we heard one
day in a distant city. She was a
prosperous woman. Her husband
had won fame and fortune, and was
a power in the country, and she who
had shared his struggles shared his
triumphs, and was one of the social
magnates of the city in which she
lived. She had dealt often at store
where one of the departments was
in charge of a delicate and refined
woman. in whom, through long
dealing with her, our friend had be-
come sincerely interested. One day
she went to make a purchase at this
store, and the young woman came
forward to serve her. But our her
oine-for she was really a heroine,
as you will see-was shocked at the
change few weeks had wrought.
A sudden chill, neglected cold,
DAYS of unremitting labor-and
something that seemed like swift
consumption had set in. The lady
thought it a case for her interference.
She asked the history of the malady,
and then said -
You must not stay here any
longer. 1t will be death if you do.
You must go home and be nursed."
The dark, sad eyes of the sales
woman met hers with mild sur
prise in them.
My home is in Washington" she
answered. Here live in a board
ing house, and am really more COM
Portable at the store than l am in
my small room. Besides, madam,
my weekly living is dependent upon
my weekly work
She had spoken uncomplainingly,
simply stating the hard facts in an
swer to the inquiries whose unex-
pected kindness had beguiled her
from her habitual reserve.
Our heroine considered for mo-
ment whether this was not work
God had appointed her to do. She
had left her luxurious country home,
and was living for the winter in a
furnished house, a small pretty house
which was filled by her little family,
and had no spare room. But yet
Il shall come for you tomorrow
she said. Il shall arrange here for
your absence. l am going to take
you to my house and nurse you"
"You!" The saleswoman's eyes
filled first with hope, and then with
tears. Then she tried to refuse this
too-great kindness, but her weak
protests were overruled.
The next day she was taken out
of her ask-work-taken home to
Mrs. Blanks comfortable house, in.
stalled in Mrs Blanks comfortable
bed, and there for six weeks was
nursed and tended like some beloved
sister, until she was able to take Ut
her burden of life again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
| Have Kept Quiet

lately as regards advertising. only ad-
vertising my new Combin alton Accident
Policy the past month or more, but dur
ing this time have placed more Endow
ment Policies than during the same
length of time, any month previously.
The reason is, that the public begin
ming to understand that the policies that
I secure exactly represented
Other agents advertise cash surrender
values, but when you come to investigate,
it perhaps means cash surrender value
at the end of the tenth, fifteenth or
twentieth year only, whereas my con-
tract has a cash surrender value every
year, commencing with the second, which
no other company represented in this
section gives. Only one company in this
vicinity gives cash surrender values
oftener than once in five years. In adj
dition, paid-up values are very much
larger, premiums with very few excep-
tions are less, and we have very m any
liberal features not given by any other
company represented in this part of the
state. What tell you, stand ready to
prove, and would be glad to have you
investigate, and satisfy yourself of the
fact
Chas. S. Hastings, Gen. Agt.,
STATE MUTUAL LIFE OF WORCESTER, MASS.
The Finest Company in the World.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
right to demand or dictate or criti-

right to demand or dictate or criti-
else.
Never ask personal questions nor
seek explanations, for you are not a
hundreth part s responsible for each
other as YOU apt To imagine.
Strive to CORRECT your own faults
and study to make the other happy
and be exceedingly careful that you
never reverse this rule.
Keep your most refined and gentle
manner for the home Selected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26

Respect each others individuality
Do not try to mould the others
ideas, or principles, or manners to
the pattern of your own.
Seek to influence each other only
by the power Of higher example.
By your worthiness and culture
make the other proud of you, and do
not feel that marriage gives you any
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18

The readers of THE SENTINEL never had
an opportunity to get irst-class watches
at any such prices as the above, and after
this stock is sold they will probably nos
soon have such a chance again.
This offer is open only to subscribers to
THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
One of these watches will make hand.
some birthday or Christmas present foI
your wife, your sister, your daughter, or
your sweetheart; for your husband, your
father, your brother or your son.
In order to avoid confusion and mistakes
the watches should be ordered only by
their numbers. Thus it is only necessary
to cay: "Send watch No. Tor whGteveE
number is desired) 20 the following ad.
dress" Write the name, town, county and
state vary plainly.
The cash must accompany every order.
We should prefer TO have our subscrib-
ers use the following coupon, which can
be cut out, filed up and sent to TIE In
DIANA STATE SENTINEL with a draft on
Chicago, New York, Indianapolis or Gin
cinnati or postofIice money order for the
amount.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
How Biz Sleeves orIgInated.

Rousseau says: ugly women almost
always introduce the fashions, and pretty
women are foolish enough to follow
them" 1t is probably true that no fash
ion is introduced without some reason,
and this reason is general either the dis
play of a beauty or the concealment of
a defect-Oftener the latter. When the
immense sieeves-then called gigOt
sleeves-came into fashion more than
fifty years ago, they were evolved out of
the shrewd consciousness of French
women that they would serve to diminish
the apparent size Of their large waists.
A French fashion writer of that period
says: When the sleeves called gigot
first made their appearance, every one
exclaimed against the biZarrerie Of a
fashion which not only concealed the
shape of the arm, but made ii appear
larger than the waist, and the ladies who
first wore these sleeves, lined with buck
ram for the purpose of putting them out,
appeared as If each shoulder were in
closed in balloon. Still this singular
style of sleeve became very general and
no longer appeared ridiculous From
custom its elegance was admitted even
by those who first ridiculed it, We yield
ed to the authority Of the greater num-
Der, and it would have been ridiculous
not to follow "A fashion almost univer-
sal"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
The Equality of the SEXES.

no other women are allowed such wide
latitude in the business world perhaps
as American women, and we are prone
10 believe that the equality of the sexes
can only be established by public con-
tast in business matters. But there Is
a home phase Of the question that ap-
peals to common sense most profoundly
Rules of business conduct, upon which
the financial prosperity Of a nation de-
ponds, must be taught in small ways to
boys and girls by mothers in the home
10 become permanent exceIlencies Of
character that will afterward influence
public affairs.
While in many homes women are al
lowed full consideration in financial
matters, others are subject to the humli-
atioI of a dependent obliged TO beg for
every necessary dollar. while yet others
are placed in the equally deteriorating
atmosphere Of lavish allowance without
regard 10 where it comes from or
whether the husband can afford il. 1t
is difficult to decide which of these two
extremes is most disastrous TO self re-
specting and worthy development Of the
character Of those subject TO such ex-
ample in the home Sons brought up TO
regard mothers as dependents will
never have a well balanced sense Of
equity in other affairs Of life. The man
who is taught 10 regard woman as a
creature whose whims must be gratified
a the expense Of justice and creditors
Will exercise doubtful business morality
at all times when his vanity or affections
are invOlved.-Jenness Miller Monthly.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18

A funny story is told Of Murray Hill
society woman who ordered a new gown
for her portrait which had been painted
half dozen years ago, and. addly
enough, the artist consented TO furnish
it. I never liked the dress anyway"
explained the lively lady, who is nothing
if not original. and I have grown tired
to death of it, 50 | told Mr. that l
would give him the price of a new
Worth gown if he would turn me out in
something new. At first he laughed and
refused TO do il. but I insisted and offer
ed 10 pay his own price. | said that my
portrait must absolutely wear new
dress. and If he would not do it l must
find some one else who would This
alarmed him, and he finally consented.
and now my portrait is wearing my lat
est pet from Doucet.'
Il suppose in a year or two you will
want it done over again." laughed her
friend.
NO. I don't think so. You see. this
is really becoming, and l feel quite con-
tent TO show myself to posterity in a
gown that l really like."-N. Y Tribune.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18

At twenty-one she could hold any one
of her brothers or sisters out at arm s
length, and her brothers turned somer-
saults in the air, alighting upon her
broad shoulders. She also held up her
six brothers and sisters IN the pyramid
act, which the family performed with
great success all over the world The
weight on her shoulders was $50 pounds.
and it finally caused the dislocauOn Of
her knee and compelled her to cease per-
forming the feat. y fuller idea of the
difficult character of the act will be
gained from the statement that no other
member of the family could take her
place. and the pyramid was dropped from
its repertory.
Mrs. Miehling is now thirty yeas Of
age She is about five and one-half feet
tall and weighs lis pounds. She meas
ures fifteen inches around the biceps and
ten inches around the forearm. One Of
her simple feats consists in holding a
seventy-five-pound dumb-bell out at
arms length. The ordinary man who
holds out forty pounds in this manner
thinks he is doing very well
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
sorosis Among the QunkcreSses.

To the cultivated and gentle quaker
ladies Of Sandy Springs belongs the
honor of having a womans organization
which was founded in 1857 1t is called
a WOman's association for mutual i'm
provement and with few exceptions this
society, without president, constitu-
ton or bylaws. has met the last Thurs
day in every month since it started. Its
purpose is to bring together the women
who live on neighbOring farms and have
not sufficient opportunities for social in
tercourse. Each member is expected TO
bring some contribution TO the entertaiu-
ment and an apostrophe to the dying
year may be followed by a new method
of making soft yeast and an extract
from Huxley by a question as to the
care of young chickens. During six
months of the year the vegetable and
flower gardens are generally inspected a.
the club meetings, which convene at
noon, and after luncheon and an early
supper the members. cheered by this
break in a quiet life, wend their way
homeward before dark.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18

curtains. The floor is covered by joint
less mating that is figured in the weave,
and which has a greenish cast in color.
though not dyed. over this is a large
Japanese cotton rug in light olives and
white. The furniture is of mahogany
without line of carving. but inlaid with
gilt and mother of pearl traceries.
IL one is buying mating il is almost
a waste of money to buy that which is
cheap If il is to go into a room where
IL is to be exposed to wear. But the fine
thick Japanese mating will give excel
lent service, and as il is jointless can be
turned to advantage. 1t does not allow
dust to sift through it. as do the cheaper
kinds. 1t should be laid over lining
of carpet paper. If bought by the piece,
this mating costs considerably less than
by the yard. If soiled. wash it in tepid
water containing a tablespoonful of salt.
N Post
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
French Mothers.

There is nothing more touching and
noble in the world than the intimacy be-
tween a French mother and daughter
the mother giving 10 her daughter all
her time all her thought. mOlding her
with infinite devotion, living for her
alone. She accompanies her to her les
and night to guard that ideal purity
which by singular inconsequence will
be sacrificed ninety chances out of 100,
TO man whose life will have been quite
the contrary. The mother cannot re-
form marriage as it exists in F'rance-it
is an institution full of defects-but she
can teach TO her daughter all the virtues
to meet the sorrows which almost GER
tainly await her.-Ladies' Home Journal
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Dressy Women.

1t takes so little to dress some people
and 50 much to dress others. / am al
luding now 10 material and not money.
/ know a pretty and poor young girl who
can pin a little bunch of violets on her
last seasons coat, and with a homemade
hat tastefully trimmed attract more gen
eral and admiring attention on Broad
way or Fifth avenue than the average
girl who is decked out with the peltry
of a Partisan modiste. Yet my little
beauty was not satisfied until she had
obtained a full outfit of the latest fash
ionable cut-as near as her purse would
compass it-and pranced out in It. She
looked fifty per cent less attractive in
II than in her palmer garb, but she's
ever so much happier. for she's lin the
fashion. Polly Pry in y. Y. Recorder.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Woman and Wages.

Many women work in the business
ranks, though not compelled to do So
1t is evident that these may successfully
compete with women who are compelled
to work. and IL is certain that their
competing has an effect on wages. Can
there be any denying that it tends to
reduce wages? Taking everything into
account, there is an inadequacy in wo-
mans wages. In the majority of Occu-
patiOns the average wages of a boy, a
girl and a woman added together amount
TO those Of a man. This is largely due
To competition. Men have the advantage
over women in seeking employment, as
they are not disabled by physical weak
ness, timidity or by liabilities to mis-
construction, as women american
Journal of Politics.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Mnrthn wnshinrton

Mrs. George Washington. although an
heiress and beauty and for many years
the first lady Of the land, never dis
dained the homely. honorable duties Of
housekeeping. She considered it a great
privilege to look after the details of her
household and regarded the state days
as lost. In her home at Mt. Vernon, as
in all large southern mansions, a work
room was set apart. and here every
morning Mrs. Washington could be
found. surrounded by many of her ssrv-
ants experimenting and assisting in
their vOrk-N. Y Ledger.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Sugar Scissors.

Sugar scissors are not new. but they
are uncommon. They are like a wide
nut cracker, with one sharp edged side
and a strong lever attachment. With
them cube of loaf sugar can be quickly
cut, and on the tea or demitasse tray
they are very useful. Silver bread and
butter plates, which are small, round
trays. with one point curving out to take
in the butter plate, are beautiful novel
ties that will add to the glitter of the
table and that cost St0 each. Ice cream
forks are no longer the wide. SHORTENED
fork alone. They are also a spoon, the
bowl Of which abruptly terminates in a
cloven point.-EXchange
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Literary women and Dress.

zone of the changes that have struck
me forcibly in recent years" remarked
a publisher recently, lis that which
exists in the literary woman of today
and her predecessor of ten years ago In
the old days the New York woman who
made her living by her pen was not a
stylish creature. That she had ink on
her fingers, short hair and a rusty black
costume is not strictly true. but she
showed very little regard for the current
fashions. 1t is very different today.
Some of the best dressed women in this
city are engaged in literary work Per-
haps this is due TO the fact that they
make more money than came to the au-
thoress a decade back. but whatever the
cause may be there has been a great i'm
prevement in the outward appearance of
brainy women. IN. Y. World
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
a Curious FcmiHSne inconsistency.

1t is a curious inconsistency Of our ma
ture that we women who appreciate 50
highly the small happinesses of life when
we get them should be so much slower
than men to bestow them
1t is not nice of us. 1t gives men a
chance to say things we do not like to
hear, but il is nevertheless a fact that
few of US will do the little kind act
for a sister woman with the same alacrity
that would be observed if a man were
mans sister OF the doctors mother re-
Ceiving half or quarter of the little mean
ingless but pleasant attentions which
we shOwered upon the brother and SOM
1t is delightful and gives one such a
charming feeling Of Importance TO be
made the confldant of the troubles of
some fascinating young fellow. He is
comforted. counseled and urged to come
again. Excuses are made for him when
he is in the dumps. and he is encouraged
TO dilate on the subject of his woes by the
hour Put a woman in his place and
where is our patience? She is consider
ed a bore, is avoided, switched off on
some other subject, held up as an eX-
ample of what a nuisance a woman can
make Of herself and finally dropped en-
tirely-JeSse NJ. Burg0yne in DOnahOe's
Magazine
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18

The princess of wales is a great lover
of animals and has so many dogs at
Sandringham that she cannot keep count
of them. Every morning she goes TO the
kennels, and the dogs are let loose TO
welcome her. They are always wild with
delight to see her. and jump upon her
so frantically as almost to knock her
down. A special favorite with the prin-
cess is Venus, the pet dog of the duke
of clarence.-London Queen.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-04-18
Feminine SnnIs.

In his WAR and Culture" Arthur
Helps says: "In many things women
are the superior Of men. in many things
inferior-never our equals. / hold WITH
COleridge that there are souls n tasculil.e
and feminine. If I were suddenly asked
to give a proof of the goodness of God
to us. 1 think 1 should say il is most
manifest in the exquisite difference he
has made between the souls Of women
and men so as TO create the possibility
of the most comfortable and charming
companionship that the mind Of man
can imagine