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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-11-05
Mothers In France.

II French law is illibcral In most
matters that concern the married woman
from the wifcly point of view, il allows
n mother rights which are not enjoyed
by those of other nations whose legal
position is for the rest so superior. She
has voice in that thoroughly French
institution, the conseil do famille. and
spcndthrift's liberty of action may be
restrained by maternal intervention
alone when backed by decree Of the
courts. IL is no very uncommon occur
renee for man who has long passed
his majority to be deprived Of the free
use of his fortune in this way. In some
instances he is himself party to the
transaction. being thoroughly convinced
Of his own inability TO withstand temp.
tation. More frequently, Of course, no
makes struggle to preserve his free
dom, but judges are rather prone TO
side with tho parents. A case Of the
kind has lately come before the courts.
Tho Comte A. dc Montcsquiou, who Is
said to have gambled away u large sum
in u few months. has, at the instigation
Of his mother, tho countess, been placed
under trustee, so that henceforth IL
will not be in his power to impoverish
himself in this or in any other way
Philadelphia Ledger.
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To stop 10 Balloon.

So many terrible disasters TO aero
nauts have from time TO time been re.
corded that it is pleasant to learn that
in the near future ballooning may be III
safe as any other form Of locomotion.
An Italian aeronaut named Capazza
has invented two balloon attachments,
which are said to have fully realized
the expectations formed OF them. The
one is an enormous parachute stretched
over the balloon and the other "a folded
inverted parachute hanging under the
basket.
If tho aeronaut finds his balloon is
rising too fast, he opens the folded para.
chute, which Immediately acts us u
hugo airbrakc and eifectually retards
progress. On the other hand, should the
air vessel explode through expansion,
fire or any other cause, the top para
chute comes into action, and u descent
may bo made without the slightest in
convenience Strand Magazine.
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In View of NatrlmOny.

Some one has suggested that the di-
vorce courts would have less to do in
this country If we were to adopt the
simple customs in vogue in South Afri-
ca. Tho savage tribes have peculiar
ceremony which they put the matrimo-
nial candidate through previous to his
entering the holy state. His hands are
tied up in bag containing fire ants for
two hours. II he bears unmoved the
torture Of their stings, no is considered
qualified TO cope with the nagging and
daily jar and fret Of married life. Such
man would make an admirable hus-
band. He would not be upset by the
thoughts Of spring bonnet or grow ir-
ritable every time the steak was over
done. The idea Of having patience
trial for those about to marry is one
that civilized people might adopt But
alas for the rarity Of June weddings IN
that day!-Good Housekeeping 4.
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In Case of Need.

1t is less hazardous to buy n silk frock
for dressy wear now than to indulge in
a cloth one for general use.
Silken gowns reflect more than do
promenade toilets the individuality If
the wearer. The street dress should il.
lustrate the exact mode of tho hour. If,
in spite of advice to the contrary, u
reader must secure her fall cloth dress
ut once, let il be of black, smooth cloth
or small, rough checking, in whatever
quiet colors she fancies. The jacket
ought to be short, but not so full about
the hips as last year, and the front may
be loose or single breasted, with mill
tary braidings, and coat sleeves
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-11-05

In describing an object the Indian
has the wonderful faculty Of picking
ont its most distinguishing characteris-
tic at once. havc repeatedly seen In
dians como into military post to see
officers. without knowing the particu-
lar officers name and without being
able to pronounce IL intelligibly IL it
wero known, have never seen oil in
stance where, by few signs, the Indi.
an has not been mt once directed to the
person whom he wished to see. A stout
officer will be described beyond the pos.
sibility of any doubt when the Indian
half circles his extended hand over the
region Of his stomach If the officer
wears glasses, the Indian will look
through the two circles made by his
thumbs and first fingers. If the officer
is bald, the Indian will raise his own
long tresses in one hand and draw the
forefinger Of his other hand across the
| top of his head as though he were going
through tho pleasant operation Of lift.
ing a scalp. An officer who varied the
monotony Of frontier life by very steady
and hard drinking l once saw an Indi.
an describe by pointing TO the head and
then waving his hand in small circles
There was no mis;aking that sign-the
Indian wanted tho officer whose brain
was in u whirl. And although utterly
devoid Of n sense of humor an Indian is
always laughingly good natured in thus
pointing ont any ones distinguishing
| characteristic or eccontricity
Tho expression of words by means OF
the sign language may be divided into
tho following classes: Initiating actions
or attributes, pointing TO objects, rep.
resenting shapes, sizes, uses or habits,
Stimulating emotions, employing meta.
| phors consistent with Indian conception
and making empirical signs. IL the de-
vclopment of signs of this last class
could be traced back, | am sure they
would resolve themselves into some one
of the other classes. .-Chautauquan.
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The Dicycle Hand.

Women who ride the wheel to excess
are complaining Of "a numbness in the
fingers, and in some circles the annoy
ance has been so widespread that it is
known as the "bicycle hand" " The
causes are rough roads. fast riding,
initiating front tire too highly, putting
tho handle bar too low. so that too much
weight is thrown upon them, scorohing
down hills and taking "a mad grip of
the handles. The remedies are relax
ing the trent tire. raising handle bars,
riding more slowly and less, and hold
ing tho handle properly. New York
World.
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A Courageous Queen.

The queen Of Denmark has just oele-
brated her seventy-ninth birthday. She
has shown plenty Of courage in her time
The withered hand that she bears was
due to mauling it received in youth
sul days from tame tiger which at
tackled her in play. Though she was So
riously hurt. she realized the impor-
tance of not showing fear and drew the
animal with her to place where she
could call on the palace guards to shoot
II
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The Curse
/ Mankind!.
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ros, horrible disease to which
.msp n family is subject Is conta-
utod btlood poison. 1t has always
olvd .ss doctors, for notwithstanding
u,e., s made in some branches OF
e;s,' thew have failed absolutely to
,s . cure for it. Whether in the
J, " oowder, pill or liquid, the doc
OO,,,ieription =, is always the same
? o,,o y, u n. Ebert, who resides at the
oi aad Street, and Avenue NJ,
..,ca. Texas, had severe expert:
N;,s This dreadful disease, and
date OF April sth, 1896, writes:
.rsral wears ago was so unfortu-
"a 10 contract contagious blood
and was under treatment OF the
.hvsicians continuously for four
soon as discovered that had
B;.sase, fastened TO place myself
.,se care OF one of the foremost
- in my State, and took his
r,ut faithfully for several months.
. vcrv short time after he pro-
ed me we'll, that the disease broke
,,rsh. aud was in a far worse con-
that at FIRST, Large Jumps formed
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Purely Vegetable

lever fails to cure contagious blood
n, scrofula, eczema, rheumatism,
p, catarrh, or any other disease of
lood. II you have a blood disease,
remedy which will not injure
Beware of mercury; don't do vio-
to your system.
books on blood and skin diseases
mailed free to any address. Swift
hc Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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Mr.. OTTO II. EBERT.

Mr.. OTTO II. ELBERT.
n neck, my throat was filled with
and a horrible ulcer broke out on
w. After being treated again with
uecess, became disgusted and
ked doctors. / was again given
isusl treatment Of mercury, and
enough to kill an ordinary man.
burse, I was pronounced cured half
Zen times, the disease returning
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sure that DO one was ever
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in q sad plight.
had seen S. S. S. advertised as q
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

Village Meeting.-How to improve
travelling on Eastern avenue was again
discussed at special village meeting last
Monday evening. President Hazen re-
ported the results of the investigation by
the board of trustees, and said that the
expense Of macadamizing with the cost
of a plant necessary for doing the best
work would be $13,256. Vitri6ed brick
would cost $16,707, paving with gran
lite, $12,3 ,345. A majority of the trustees
favored granite paving, but on account
of the hard times it was thought best to
postpone the matter for year. A
recommendation that the road from the
depot to Railroad street be paved with
granite blocks was adopted, as was also
the recommendation to postpone any
further improvement. This will enable
the village to decide if granite paving is
what is wanted on Eastern avenue from
Railroad street UP.
The trustees were empowered to estab-
lish certain street lines on motion oi
John Mcdonald.
A resolution offered by A. w. Roberts,
authorizing the trustees to abate certain
taxes on the lists of 92, '93 and '94
was adopted.
The resolution offered by A. H. Mcleod
to solicit the legislature for authority to
issue 20 year four per cent bonds was
adopted after remarks by Trustee Moore
showing that such a step would be
economical. These honds are for the
refunding OF the village debt.
A tax 70 cents on the dollar was
levied for village current expenses for the
| year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

scores were made by the Danville team in
the first inning which gave them a good
lead. Both teams played sharp ball, err
rors were few and far between and it was
an exciting game from the start. The
battery work of Shufelt and French was
excellent.
Miss Margaret Gorham, assisted by
Miss Abbott and Mr.. Thomas Bur-
roughs, gave an enjoyable organ recital
at Grace Methodist church Wednesday
evening, which was well attended by
lovers of good music, who are always
glad to avail themselves of any oppor-
tunity to hear classical music well rem
dered.
Ernest Gonzenbach, an experienced
electrical engineer, has located here and
is connected with the firm of A. B. Moves
& Co., having charge of the sale of their
dynamos and their other electrical work.
Mr.. Gonzenbach has recently put in the
plant at Barton and is now ready to do
all kinds of electric constructing, plan
ming and making special Investigations.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
st. Johnsbury Academy was held last
Saturday, the advisory board meeting
with the trustees for the first time. Prof
James F. Colby of Dartmouth college
was elected a trustee and the board
organized by re-electing Prof. Henry
Fairbanks president and Rev. Edward T.
Fairbanks secretary and treasurer.
B. Frank Harris and his pupils gave
Que of their enjoyable musicales in the
vestry of the South church last Friday
evening, assisted by Miss Ethel Abbott,
soprano, and T. N. Shufet, bass, as SOLO
lists. The programme contained many
choice selections rendered with pro-
ficlency creditable alike to teacher and
pupils, which was thoroughly appreciated
by the large audience present.
"A reception was given at the resi-
dence of ]. S. Weeks in Summervile,
Tuesday evening, in honor of Algernon
S. Bangs of Bangor, Maine, supreme
commander of the United Order of the
Golden Cross of the United States, who
is making an official tour of Vermont.
While here Mr.. Bangs met the officers
and members of Green Mountain Com
mandery, U. o. G. c. of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
Bank StatementS.-The Merchant

Bank Statements.-Th Merchants
National bank has declared dividend of
per cent to stockholders and 2 per
cent in the savings department, carrying
$1,000 to surplus and leaving undivided
profits Of $4,000 The bank has issued
a statement which shows that it has
done good business during the past
six months. Notwithstanding the busi-
ness depression.
The Citizens Savings Bank and Trust
Co. have declared their usual semi-annual
dividends of 4 per cent to stockholders
and per cent to depositors. Their de-
posits at the close of business June 80
were $1,O49, 1926 and business de-
posits of $133, ,43193. Their statement
shows good six months business and
undivided profits amounting to $685.
734.39.
The First National Bank has added
$1O,5O0 to their surplus and their SUI
plus and profits now amount to $685.
244.S7. Their deposits June 20 were
Sal, ,151.77.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

A Runaway, Tramp and Five
Dollar BilI.-There was lively runaway
Saturday in front of A. B. Noyes & Co.'s
store. The horse narrowly missed
several teams and was caught in front of
E. T. & Fl. K. Ides store. The runaway
occurred while customer was paying
his bill at Noyes' store and in the excite
ment the man dropped five dollar bill
outdoors. A tramp who was lowering
around the tracks saw the bill and
started down the track. A couple of
men started in hot pursuit down the
road, the tramp keeping a safe distance
ahead on the track. When seen later by
one of the switchmen and asked how
business was, the tramp replied, 81 m not
complaining"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Merchants Association now
numbers SS members and is in flourish
ing condition.
Ice cream and cake will be served on
the lawn Of the Universalist church Sat-
urday the 4th, day and evening.
The Bailey block, at the foot of East
ern avenue, is receiving a new coat of
paint, which greatly improves it's former
appearance.
The Sunday newspapers begin COM
ing here next Sunday for the summer on
special engine which reaches St. Johns
bury at 9.33 a. m.
DIR. G. w. Bullard who was arrested
for intoxication June was tried Monday
before Judge Worcester. jury of six
acquitted him after about an hours de-
| liberation.
The Golden Cross has picnic at
Joe's Pond Saturday, July II. Round
trip on the railroad will be SO cents.
The Golden Cross orchestra will furnish
music during the day.
The Rector's Aid society will furnish
on July 4th at the Town Hall the follow
ing lunch: Sandwiches, doughnuts, coffee,
Is cents; ice cream and cake, 1 5 cents
full lunch o5 cents
DIR. s. M. Hagopiau, the exiled
Armenian, speaks at the Congregational
church in Derby next Sunday morning
and at the Newport Congregational
church in the evening.
The seventh annual session of the Or.
leans county summer school will be held
in Barton, July 1925. Any information
concerning the school will be furnished
by G. A. Andrews, Barton.
Chairman Merrill OF the republican
state committee will meet the town com.
mittees of this county at the Board Of
Trade rooms on Friday, July II, to
arrange for some effective campaign
work
No programme has been arranged for
the Womans Club meeting next Monday
and the Club are invited to lawn party
at Brantvew from to 9 o'clock. Both
gentlemen and ladies may be invited as
guests to this gathering.
The police will suppress as far as pos
sible all undue noise on the night before
the Fourth and Chief of Police Caswell
will see that no noise is made around
houses where there is any sickness if the
parties will notify him today.
e. H. Hallett of st. Johnsbury Centre
picked two bushels of green peas June
20 and brought them into the St. Johns
bury market the day following. Con-
sidering the long dry spell last month
this is unusually early for peas.
Holders of Button-Hole stock are
naturally pleased at the July dividends
declared Wednesday. Owners of Reece
stock receive a quarterly dividend of s
per cent while the dividend on the Inter-
national stock is increased from 1 per
cent to per cent.
The most valuable article in this
weeks paper is the Czar's coronation.
written by Mrs. Frederick Fairbanks of
Dresden, Germany. Added interest is at
tacbed to the article from the fact that
the writer is Russian lady and there
fore thoroughly informed on the great
festivities.
The village ball team went to Dan
Vile last Friday and came near winning
back lost laurels. The score was to b
in Danvilles favor. 1t was probably as
pretty a game as was ever played in
Danville. After the first inning the ST.
Tohnsbury boys played the best ball, al
lowing their opponents to get only one
II a.rrIt Five
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
Newspaper Enterprise.-In come,

Newspaper Enterprise.-In counec.
tion with the Burke centennial the st.
Johnsbury Republican issues a 16 page
supplement this week, which is of great
value as contribution to the history OF
this county. The edition was prepared
by Mrs. Mabel H. Walter of Lyndon and
is done in fine literary style. The ar
ticles are profusely illustrated with half.
tone cuts and many facts are presented
which are new to the present generation
and equally interesting to the older resi-
dents OF the county. Such an edition is
credit to any newspaper in the country.
Editor Wells issued this week his illus
trated Lyndon edition as a ten-page sup
plement to his regular paper. This edi-
tion was compiled by ]. H. Walbrldge
and there are many illustrations of husi-
ness blocks, prominent citizens and pri-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
Montreal College Class Reunion

Montreal College Class Re-uniOn.-
The class of 1862 of Montreal College, of
which Father Bossonnault was a men,
ber, will have a reunion with him here
tomorrow. There were 81 in the class
OF whom 10 are now living and IA Of
these are expected here tomorrow.
Among them is Fl. c. st. Pierre, 0. c.,
one OF theleading lawyers of Canada, and
it is expected that he will address the
public in the evening from the veranda of
Father Boissonnault's residence. He
was connected with the late civil war
and for Is months confined in a rebel
prison. Many will want to hear him.
Father Boissonnault has sent for a fine
display Of fireworks which will be sent
off during the evening. At high mass at
10 O'Clock Sunday morning, H. c. St.
Pierre old several others, who. are ex.
cellent Singers. will assist in the choir.
Rev. c. p. Beaubien Pf Montreal will
preach during the morning and evening
services. At high mass at o'clock
Monday morning there will be services
in memory of the members of the class
who have died.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
The Fourth at the Opera House,

A very pleasing variety bill is promised
for July 4th at Stanley's Opera House,
consisting of popular living pictures"
as shown in the city theatres; several
musical attractions; black-face come
dians and three charming skirt dances.
The programme is arranged to cover
about one and a half hours and will be
given both afternoon and evening. The
time for the afternoon performance isnot
vet announced, but the evening one will
be at seven O'Clock, closing just before
the fireworks. The price of admission is
put at 20 cents to all parts of the house
children 10 cents. Tickets can be bought
during the day at any of the drugs stores
and thus prevent jam at the ticket
Office. No one can afford to miss this en-
tertainment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

An Enjoyable Picnic.-The New Eng
land Order had great picnic Saturday
at the farm of Tobias Lyster in Water
ford and 200 with their families were
there. The afternoon was spent in So
cial way and by improvised sports, all
of which were heartily entered into
When supper time came the host and
hostess laid tables in the spacious barn
and boanteous feast was served. In
the evening the grove was brilliantly
lighted, the barn was cleared for prom
enade and everybody thoroughly enjoyed
themselves until 1890 p. nj. AS the
the guests left they gave their host and
hostess three rousing cheers and tiger.