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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-12
SAID OF THE REGISTER.
A Few of the Compliments Paid the Lead
ing Newspaper OF W est Virginia
by its Contemporaries.


Few of the Compliments Paid the Lead
ing Newspaper OF W est Virginia
by its Contemporaries.
Spencer Bulletin
1T is a bright and newsy paper"
Paykersburg Journal
The Register is always up with the
head OF the procession
Grantsvl,le Chronicle
a household necessity; not only
abreast Of the times but leading"
91ooreield Examiner
All who desire to keep posted on pol
itics as well as the general news should
subscribe for the Register"
Piedmont Herald
1T is the best Democratic paper in
West Virginia
Weston Democrat
The Register is The acknowledged
leader in the newspaper field OF West
Virginia.
Piedmont Banner
1t IS the best Democratic paper in
West Virginia"
MOrg2ntOwn Post
Our Democratic patrons will always
find splendid reading in the Register"
Ef{va Ie4lt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-12

Six weeks ago I suffered with a very
severe cold; was almos, unable to speak.
Ny friends all advised me TO consult a
physician. Noticing Chamberlain
Cough Remedy advertised In The S..
Paul Volks Zeitung l procured a bottle,
and after taking it short while was en-
tirely well. I now most heartily rec
ommend this remedy to anyone SUI
fering with a cold. VIM Ke.,. 67S Sci
by Ave. ST. Paul, MINI. For sale by
druggists. ,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-12

.ng to equal this specimen was ever dis
covered in the Black Hills, and it IS
doubtful If anything like it was ever
found in the gold areas Of the world.
The men who have bonded the mine
have large means, and will at once be-
gin developments on a large scale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-12
SARCASTIC GIRL

Accept my hand. Augusta" And
the maiden looked at the hand. which
was somewha, smaller than the average
sized saltfsh, hesitated a moment, and
then said sweety:
Isn't there something off when YOU
take so large an order" -TeXas Sitter
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EDUCATIONAL.
NOISES BUSINESS ACADEMY,

Schaefer & Drlehorst building, Main
street, corner Alley IL. \ Practical Husi
ness Training school. where a young man!S
taught exactly as IL he were in "A big bust
ness house. Every branch is thoroughly
practical and useful
The Training received will mako you val
liable to any business house IN this country
BusIncss men. parents and young men arc
invited TO call and sec for themselves tho
methods used.
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions
.IarlpyLc
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MOUNT De CHANThL,
NEAR WHEELING, ". VA.
A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

Affording competent instruction IN al
and German taught by native instructors
Course Of music, vocal and instrume n IA
Is that OF the best onservat)Flgs Oh r-u-
rope. Drawing and Painting, E.0cut!on
Calisthsnics. Board eXceploha-y bo.-i
location unsurpassed for beauty and
THE DIRECTRESS.
i,-rq -t,p IN n q
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i-s supply were likely 10 have caused q
rise Ia its exchange value for other
.IEcs Look nc i- N this way, the fall
c prices is IN Itself q proof that gold,
IN a.atou CD all the demands for il, has
o.en relatively scarcer than it was.
Everybody who wanted IL has had 10
give more for ir.' That IS 10 say, that
Il one has % give more than formerly
t1r cold. gold commands more of other
things. T. e.. lis purchasing power mas
increased. Mr.. GOsCheu. one Of the
.h'es- Of English statesmen, has repeat
t'- called attention 60 the appreciation
NJ r-fE. and ir 1901. while Chancellor Of
rr- Exc5equar he published a pamphlet
pointing ont the danger from the insult
te DE- stock Of gold. Professor Rogers,
.. Oxford. Professor FoXweH, of Cam
r-.ss- and Professor Nicholson. OF Ed
.uag--L. tsve ia contributions 20 this
discuss I'D. commented upon the inCress-
sl pure ~ pow of gold and The re-
Su,.1g evils I'm 1875 the London Daily
News said. "The United States might
-ahs The single gold standard. and that
Fl, VIVA. uUU very lately. every Eng
ISh ,c0uom's, would have advised them
r0 Co. The evils of The plan had not
then been seen. In October. 1876. The
Bankers Magazine. % London. declared
ae. gold bad risen 10 pr cent; and in
August. 1851. tine same journal depre
Gated The resumption Of specie payment
Iv T-a1v because of the scarcity of gold.
Iu t- issue of November 8. 1892. the Sa-
-is- ono of -he leading financial papers
st Ior1rr. said. eve have seen that
f-r,yas7 1873 and 1880 all gold prices fell
rutrrrsrv We have also seen that dur
srg -ra e,ms ra-fol THAT silver prices
5i5 r-- s,r. I'm o-hsr words while A.
- C,,or-i-v If odd wear after
,.--,. s,.oi,.r,.i for a larger ou3nrifv
s.ri 80. ,,-,,,,,,.li-t.s odd evc,u1ei
+.-... .,-. ,,..,..-s,..,,. FOLLOW. that A. was
..1........ ,rtt.L 1s-sr-,;red +ba
-.,.3 - no, .bo conditions
'.iU. ID. sung .'.' - ~ ~.
N"',I 80 .,., go INTO nerhaos
..,,....... ,.',...,ec, 4oss o. nor necessar;lv
f9u-c. -.,er The value of silver during the
rqs- twenty years has been far more
Stable rr.u The value of g0ld?'
-,,.rr,s than this strong pqr,isan of
cold admits iaa change i'm the value of
.oI5 and also that rs compared with
....,.-t--r s,-oen- cold the value of sill
,-.,. ms 0o. cbanqad The people of the
--ve--u-ir,g countries. therefore. who
-., SILVER has not fallen. but sold has
.--.7 are rfga- iD their conclusions. The
eminent Dr. Sae-bg-~. Of Germany: Pro-
f.s-0r Suass. OF Austria. and Mr.. Van
9.n Ha-g president 0l the great Neither
..r.. rU. of
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON. VA.

LEXINGTON, VA.
5Sth Year. State Military. Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses ia
general and applied Chemistry: and IN En-
cheering. Degrees conferred H. course:
Grad: Y. NJ L. and Bacheior Science. ~
Post Grad courses. Master science, CiF!l
Engineer. All expenses, including CLOTH
irg and incidenta,s, provided a, rate. az
$3.50 per month as an average =: the Tour
years, exclusive Of outfit.
CEN. SCOTT SHIP, ,Supcr!n- r5ae9l.
July N,tu,taG&S2t
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Spencer Bulletin
1T is a bright and newsy paper"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-12

Romrey IrteUirencer-
mot exclusively political, but suited
to the needs of The household the farm,
the Office and the workshop"
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Grantsvi!le Chronicle
a household necessity; not only
abreast Of the times, but leading"
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Paykersburg Journal
The Register is always up with the
head OF the procession.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
Presentation of Account.
BRAINARD FLINT'S ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate court held at the Probate Office
in St. Johnsbury, in said district, on the
2sth day of August, A. d. 1896.
George b. Davis, Administrator de bonis
non, with will annexed, upon the estate OF
Brainard Flint, late of st. Johnsbury,
in said district, deceased presents his
administration account for examination
and allowance. and makes 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 application
he referred to session thereof, to be held at
the probate office in said st, Johnsbury, on
the 10th day of September, A. d. 1896, for
hearing and decision thereon: And is furth,
err ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place,
and show cause II any they may have. why
said account should not be allowed and such
decree made.
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
DEATH OF A. B. DARLING.
One OF the Proprietors OF the New YORK rith
Avenue Hote.-A Native OF Burke.

Alfred B. Darling, of the firm of Hitch
cock, Darling & Co., proprietors OF the
Fifth Avenue hotel, died on Sunday at
Richfeld Springs. He had been Ill tor
several months by reason OF severe
shock which his system received by beng
thrown from carriage at his country
home at Ramsey's, n. ]. From the effects
of this accident he never fully recovered.
About two months ago complications
set in, and he grew worse so rapidly
that his physicians advised his removal
to Richfed Springs. His advanced age
however, precluded any hopes that a
permanent Improvement would take
place in his then weakened condition
Mr.. Darling sank gradually until he
passed peacefully away on Sunday.
Mr.. Darling was born in Burke, VT, in
1921, and his early life was spent on a
farm in the Green Mountain state. While
still a young man he exhibited marked
business ability, and attracted the atten'
ton of Paran Stevens. When he was
about q years old he went to Boston
and was employed by Mr.. Stevens, who
was at that time the proprietor OF the
famous Revere House in that city. Mr.
Darling's services and abilities were helo
in such value by Mr.. Stevens that wher
in 1852 the latter decided to open the
Rattle House in Mobile, Ala, ne TOOK
Mr.. Darling into partnership and gave
the new venture into his management
Associated with Mr.. Darling in the con
duct of this hotel was a young mar
named Hitchcock, who was aiterwar'
tn become known as member OF TN
, well known firm of Hitchcock, Daring 0
90 The firm came into existence II
1889. In that year, on one OF MI
Stevens visits to the Battle House. n
called Mr.. Darling and Mr.. hitchcock u
/. him and remarked to them; "louhl
men, am ready to open the Fn'
g Avenue hotel in New York if both OF yo
will 90 there and take charge OF the ous
!, ness. ;" Both readily assented' anu a
!. ,or+,ers of Mr.. Stevens they came I
this city thirty.seven years ago. d"
n hegan their management of the hotel
r. his employees Mr.. Darling wa
ill invariably considerable When .n III
a. nae,rred in the hotel, about twent
ID wears ago, resulting in the death
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
LYNDON CENTER.

The fall term of the Institute opened
Tuesday with Is scholars, which is fully
up to expectations and ensures a pros
porous school year.
LIB. Harris exhibited his famnus herd
of Shropshire sheep fair, being the only
exhibitor from this section.
Calvin D. Bigelow, for many years
a prominent citizen of Lyndon, died at
his home here last Saturday, aged o6
wears For about a year he has been
confined to the house most OF the time,
afflicted with cancer in the bowels, which
caused his death. At times he has been
a great sufferer. but during his long ILL
ness he has been patient and never COM
planned. Mr.. Bigelow was born in
Wheelock and in 1914 came to Lyndon
with his parents, where he has since re-
sided. He formerly owned the farm on
which the residence of T. n. Vail stands
and which he sold to Mr.. Vail 1888, then
purchasing the Lorenzo Howard place IN
this village where he died. He greatly
improved the place, making it one of the
pleasantest homes in the village Mr.
Bigelow was honored and trusted by all
As a business man his abilities were
recognized, being a trustee OF the Lyndon
Savings band and director and president
of the Lyndonvile National bank. de
has also been executor and adminlstra
tor of several estates. Mr.. Bigelow was
married in 1854 to Miss Mary A. San
born, who survives him. He leaves one
son, Elisha, conductor on the Boston
& Maine railroad, and one daughter
Mrs. Flora Clifford of Wheelock. Fune
raj was held at his late residence las
Tuesday, Rev, M. c. Henderson otticia
ting, assisted Rev's Tedford and Lyster
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
The Next Legislature.

The next legislature will he almost
solidly republican. There will be no
democrats in the senate, which will be
made up as follows:
Addison-Dr. A. A. Dean of Bristol,
John E. Weeks of Salisbury.
Bennington-A. B. Gardner of Pownal,
A. p. Sheldon of Rupert.
Caledonia-Capt. George P. Blair OF
West Barnet, DR.. L. W. Hubbard OF
Lyndon.
hittenden-Heman w. Allen of Bur-
lington, DR.. 0. w. Peck of Colchester,
Lewis H. Tacott Of Williston.
Essex. Henry Beattie of Brunswick
Franklin-T. M. Deal Of st. Adams, A.
F. Durkee of Sheldon, H. M. Stone OF
Swanton.
Grand lsle-Dr. c. W. Petty Of South
Hero.
Lamoille-R. W. Hulburd of Hyde
Park.
Orange-Cassius Peck OF Brookheld, Z
c. Sargent of Corinth.
Orleans-J B. Holton OF Charleston
W. E. Curtis of Lowell.
Rutland-George T. Chaffee Of Rutland
DR.. Hiram L. Manchester OF Pawlet, r
H. harrington OF Brandon, Rodney NJ
T owls of Wells.
Washington-T. B. Stevens OF East
Montpelier, H. o. Ward of Moretown.
Windham-Dr. George S. Foster o
Putney, ]. H. Merry6eld of Newfane.
Windsor-R. E. Hathorn of Ludlow, D
A. Loveland of Norwich W. H. H. Slacl
of Springfield.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

BY the prompt action of the Powers
peace is said to be restored in Crete. A
foreign police is pledged to protect the
the Turks and to give safety and their
rights to the Christians. If the same
prompt and decided action had been
taken by the same powers more than a
year ago, the terrible massacres in Arme-
mia might have been stopped in their
beginning. The evidence that the late
slaughter in Constantinople was &C,
complshed with the knowledge and ap'
proval OF the Turkish government, is sc
strong that the ambassadors have sent
a collective note to the government de
handing a strict inquiry into the causes
of the outbreak and the steps taken tc
suppress it, besides insisting on the pun
ishment of the culprits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
LYNDONVILLE.

Last Thursday was a bad day for the
fair, but Notwithstanding there were
between 1900 and 1000 people on the
ground. The programme was carried out
as advertised until about 4 O'Clock, when
the rain came down too hard for further
proceedings. The chief feature Thursday
was the 2.23 race for purse of 5000.
Five heats did not decide the race and,
on account of the rain, the final heat had
to be postponed till the next morning A
good crowd was on the ground at IL
o'clock Friday morning to witness the
race. Only one heart was necessary
but it was an exciting one and won by
NJ. B. c. in 2.25H, breaking the track
record. Mower protested the heat or
the ground that M, B. C.'s driver dis
carded his extra weight, but the protest
was not allowed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

Rudyard Kipling has closed his home
at Brattleboro and has sailed for Eng
land, where he will remain for an indeh-
mite period. Before leaving Brattleboro
he refused to state to any one how long
he would remain abroad, or whether he
would ever return to America to remain
permanently. The reason given out
some time since for his departure was
that his relations with his English pub
fishers required his presence on that SIDE
of the water, but the suddenness with
which he determined on departure after
his feud with his brother.in-law and the
subsequent appearance in court which he
was required to make, has led to the
opinion that family rather than literary
circumstances are accountable for his
departure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
SHEFFIELD.

The republicans have nice flag flying
in the breezes.
c. M. Woods has returned to his
school in Boston.
Mvra and Annie Townsend Of New
York city have been in town for few
days, leaving Thursday for their home.
John Phillips and Miss Eta Davis,
who were married last Tuesday, took a
wedding trip to Newport and Canada.
At the Epworth League meeting Mon
day night there was roll call and 45
answered to the call.
Willie Chase and wife are visiting at
his fathers for two weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
SWORN STATEMENT.
The Boston Journal Gains Is Per Cent in Cir
lation During the Dull Months.

A sworn circulation of the Boston
Journal has been issued by the editor and
publisher and the figures indicate that
the paper is continuing to grow, more
and more popular among the readers OF
New England, and especially Of those in
its immediate home district. The Jour
nal to illustrate its increasing growth,
took the three dulest months OF the
year-June, July and August. In June
the average circulation was 72,O47'
in July 76,447, and in August, 1860.
August is usually, with all papers, the
worst month in the year for circulation,
yet the Journals growth has been such
that its cash receipts from circulation in
August, 1896 were larger than in any
month since April, 1895.
The Sunday Journal has been receiving
equally as much attention from the
people as the weekday paper. In June,
the average circulation of the Sunday
Journal was 40 1892, in July 52,5S5, and
in August 52,S56. This is splendid
showing for the famous old paper OF
New England, and shows how its latest
news enterprises have built itup. 1t is
now one of the best newspapers OF the
country,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

several servants, the greatest kindness
was shown to the relatives of the vic
tins.
In the course of his thirty-seven years
management of the Fifth Avenue hotel,
Mr.. Darling became striking and promi-
nent figure and endeared himself to a
great number OF people in all parts of the
world who have been guests at the hotel.
Mr.. Darling was man Of decided con-
victions and of broad views upon all
questions of public interest. He attained
high position and became one of the,
substantial men and most highly
esteemed citizens of the metropolis
because of his sterling integrity, inherent
force of character and business ability.
His ample fortune has been brave!y and
honestly earned by life of untiring
industry. He served from time to time
as director in important institutions,
among them being the Second National
bank, Fifth Avenue Safe Deposit Com
pany, the Union Dime Savings bank, and
other public enterprises. He was one OF
the earliest members of the Union League
club and of the New England society.
His numerous kindly charities were
mostly unknown to the world.
He is survived by a widow, who in his
decline was devoted in her ministrations
to her husband. He also leaves nephew
Elmer A. Darling, who, with Charles N
Villas was admitted to partnership III
the hotel firm in 1895. Mr.. Darling:
name, as well as his interest, will
remain in the Fifth Avenue hotel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
MCINDOE FALLS.

Prof. Victor Eugene Morrill,, lecturer
and elocutionist, will be at the Academy
hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings,
the 18th and 18th. Mr.. Morrill, comes
highly recommended and it is hoped there
will be good audience to hear him'
The titles OF his lectures are The Camp
Fires of Napoleon and I'm Darkest
New York.
Cards are out announcing double
Wedding to take place at the nome OF
Mrs. Ellen Gichrist in Ryegate When her
daughters, the Misses Alice M and
Nellie N. are to be united in marriage to
Clarence Bedell of Ryegate and Herman
Chamberlin of Wells River.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

School opened with 20 pupils. Mrs.
Bella Grout, who has taught several
terms with great success, continues as
teacher. Abbie Smith teaches at Lunen-
burg Bertha Lee'at Paddock's Village,
Carrie Griswold at Vergennes and Stella
Gates at Kirby.
Edward B. Lee, a student at Harvard
University, is visiting his grandmother,
Mrs. Nathaniel Lee. Heis "a mighty
hunter"
Professor Robertson has commenced
his work at Woodsville, N. H. Mrs
Robertson remains here for few weeks
Miss Phila Hallett from Quinsigamond
Mass, is stopping at Henry Griswold's
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
WEST WATERFORD.

Representative-elect Hovey invited his
friends and neighbors to an informal
gathering last week Wednesday
evening. About 200 were present and
remarks were made by Rev. George
Roger and Capt. E. L. Hovey and DR..
Billiard of st. Johnsbury. Representa-
tive-elect Hovey made few remarks,
thanking all for the confidence shown in
him. Several hours were pleasantly
spent by all who were able to respond to
his invitation. During the evening
music was furnishedby the drum
corps. Light refreshments were served
and the company departed with many
good wishes for the host and hostess.
The Carpenter Bros, are now busy
filling their silo, having 80 acres tc
harvest.
Dennis Hunter of Somerville, Mass, II
visiting at J. M. Farnham's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
ST. JOHNsBURY CENTER.

Luther Bradley had shock OF paraely,-
sis last week and his recovery is doubtful
Mrs. Andrew Mcfarland is visiting
friends at Newark this week.
James Houston and wife OF Lynn,
Mass, were at Henry Stanley's Tor a 'e"
days recently.
Jonathan Powers is visiting his brother
in Canada.
Some blind girls from Perkins Institute
are to give a concert in the Congrega-
tional church this Friday evening
Mrs. William Robbins is VISITING
friends in New York.
Mrs. John Stone and their children
who have been spending several weeks d
Mrs. Lyford's, returned to their home a
Bellows Falls this week.
Mrs. William Mclaughlin has beer
quite i'll Tor few days.
Rev. Mr.. Ward of st. Johnsbury VII
conduct the services in the Congrega
tional church next Tuesday morning ant
evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
to learn that there's at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages and that is Catarrh'
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fra--
ternitv. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken IN,
ternaly, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the. system
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith IN its
Curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list OF testi
monials.
Address, F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo
O.
tsg~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
LYNDON.

About 25 of the young people OF the
village spent most pleasant evening at
the residence OF Mrs. B. F. Lincoln last
Wednesday, The first part of the eve
ming was spent in conversing on 13 differ
ent topics and all learned a few things
they didn't know before. Later on all
had an opportunity to display their po-
etical talent and lew OF the productions
would look we'll in print il some present
would consent to their publication. De-
Gcious refreshments were served during
the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
PASSUMPSlC.

The village schools began on Monday
last, with Miss Jennie Galbralth in the
upper room and Miss Louise Clement IN
the lower. About forty pupils are
enrolled.
CT, Cushman has had a large force
Of men at work blasting out the ieage
between his mill and the river tor the
purpose of charging his hume' Glass IN y
the neighboring buildings has suffered
Somewhat in consequence.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

Alexis Piron, native of Dion, Is
perhaps most notorious for his epitaph,
"Here lies Piron, who was nothing
not even an academician One night
he was asked at party if he could tell
the difference between woman and q
mirror IA woman," he replied, talks
without rejecting; mirror reflects
without talking" Upon this lady
asked, "Can you now, M. Piron, tell
me the difference between man and
mirror2' And, as Pi1on remained silent,
she wen. ON. "a mirror is always pol
ished, while man sometimes is not. "