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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Passumpsic Congregational Club.

The midsummer meeting of this club
will be held at Willoughby Lake next
Monday. Dinner will be served at noon
at the Willoughby Lake House. after
which there will be ride on the lake in
Captain Averill's new steamer and a
visit to the Westmore church. The fol-
lowing programme has been prepared
by the executive committee:
/. Prayer.
p Singing.
g. Greetings, Rev. A. T. Cameron
H. The Westmore Church,
Rev. c. H. Merrill
o. me lub Hon, F. d. Hale
Rev. ]. X. Fuller
g. ne VOICE OF the Press, Arthur f. Stone
8. Voice from the North
Hon. b. NJ. Camp
Those who expect to be present and
want transportation from West Burke
should notify Rev.! A. H. Heath of St.
Johnsbury at once.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

'The secret service museum in the
treasury department continues to be a
great attraction" remarked one of the
officials of the secret service bureau.
Though most of the articles exhibited
there are very old. The bulk of them
have been on exhibition for 10 or 20
years, and but few new things have been
added of late. Still the rural visitors
crowd in there daily and take great in
terest in looking over the old counterfeit
plates and notes collected there Even
more interest is taken in the collection
OF photographs Of oldtime oounterfeiters,
the most Of whom have been dead for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Use less soap.


II I discovered, per impossible, that
Jeane dare ever did a wrong thing,
my duty to the stock Of human pleasure
would outweigh my duty to the truth.
"Never mind the truth" would be my
motto. Perhaps there is some mistake
somewhere. Or suppose, also per i'm.
possible, that one discovered check
forged by Burns. One would destroy it
and say nothing about it. A biographer
is not detective-he is not presiding
at the day of Judgment. These ideas
will be considered immoral. Many
French authors try quite in vain) to
prove that Moliere married the daughter
of his mistress. This kind Of spirit
seems to be not uncommon at present
among biographers, class which Mr..
Carlyle thought used to be so "mealy
mouthed."
Poor Highland Mary is harried in her
modest resting place, washed by the
western wave" One thing we do know
very we'll about her-namely, that
Burns wanted nothing to be known. She
had lived and he had loved her. There
he manifestly desired that information
should cease, and Lockhart has actually
been blamed for leaving it there. Of all
the duties of biographer one can re-
gard none more stringent than respect
to the secrets of his subject If he can,
he should burn and obliterate; if he
cannot, he should forget. Yet if letter
of Burns to Highland Mary, clearing
up all that he desired to remain con-
cealed (if anything is left) could be
found, the devotees of Burns, as rule,
would make haste to publish the epistle.
Of all cant "the public has a right tC
know" is the most odious. The public
has not right to know. Andrew Lang
in Longman's Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
The Telephone Ear.

Have you the telephone ear?
If you use the telephone three or more
times a day the probabilities are you
have it, though it may not have occurred
to you. But you be past 80 years OF
age you have already noticed difference
between the right and the left ear in
acuteness of the sense of hearing. There
is little doubt, now that your attention
is called to it, that you will remember
your left ear is trife keener in matters
of hearing than is your right. Not when
you are listening over the wire, but when
in an ordinary conversation, with the
noises of the street about you or the hum
of business in office or shop, or the buzz
of talk in the parlor you will bend for
ward a little and incline the lett ear to
the speech OF your friend. You have the
telephone ear. and haven t noticed it, says
the Times-Herald.
What is thecause oft The telephone.
Arranged as it is, with the receiver at the
left hand, you cannot we'll use it except
ing at the left ear. You press the black
muzze of the receiver close to the ear,
the speech Of your correspondent agi
tates the diaphragm at his end of the
line, and the waves of air gently strike
on the drum of your ear, and, what one
of the aurists of Chicago calls massage,
takes place. Your ear is subjected to the
same kneading process that is so bene-
fetal when wisely applied to the flesh or
muscles of any other part Of the body.
And the effect Gift is an increase in the
sense of hearing in that ear.
At the telephone exchange the girls are
instructed to change the receiver from
one ear to the other three or four times a
day. For one thing, it is rest to the
operator. If one ear were used excus-
lively by the operator, in time there would
be so distinct difference in the acute
ness of the hearing between the left and
right sides that the operator would be
practically incapacitated for a change.
There would be an abnormal develop
ment at one side at the expense of the
other.
II do not think the electrical effect is
felt" said DR.. Edward T. Dickerman,
whose speciality is diseases of the ear.
ut is little if anything more than a gen
tie massage of the membrane of the ear
And in all cases except where the affec
ton is catarrhal in its character and haC
affected what is called the interior ear
the use of the telephone will produce q
beneficial effect. | never knew person
to be injuriously affected by the nse O.
that instrument, and l certainly have
known numerous cases where it had q
good effect"
In Germany the telephones are ar
ranged with double receiver, and each
ear of the operator in the stations is
provided with one. The sound is deliv
cred equally in each ear. In such case
there is no varying result. Both ears
become equally acute. If the genera
patron of the telephone in America were
to use such continuance there would bs
no phenomenon like the telephone ear. ,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
"Put the Vermonters in Front

IT the state convention of the Vermont
republicans had occurred at any other
time than when the republican national
convention was in session, its platform
would have attracted attention for the
terseness with which it states the issues
OF the day. In one plank it sums up
nearly all the main questions before the
people 1t says ;-"Our watchword shall
be an honest dollar good the world over,
protection to American labor and indus.
tries, and revenue sufficient to maintain
the government without further increas-
ing its debts This is the platform on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
For the Heather.

She went into Fourth avenue candy
store with savings bank closely held
to her little breast. Her hat was hang
ing from her shoulders and that didn t
bother her in the least. She passed by
one clerk after another until she came
to one particular counter 1t was evil
dent from the precise manner in which
abe stopped there that she was an old
customer.
II want thum chocolate thegars, "
said the little maiden with toss Of her
golden curls, "and 1 want great big
lot"
The young lady behind the counter
smiled.
"How much money have you got?"
she asked
In reply the little miss held out the
toy bank she brought with her. Across
the front of the pasteboard treasury was
printed slip, American Foreign Mis-
sionary Society,""
you mustn't spend this money" said
the pretty girl. "This is for the heather.
1t is ever SO much nicer to 60 without
candy and send your money to the poor
little boys and girls in Africa"
The owner of the bank didn't see it
that way.
II want thegars. Mamma thaid could
buy 'em, and she began to shake the
bank in an endeavor to throw out the
coin within. The young lady watched
her for moment and then seeing that
she was intent upon getting it out, she
offered her aid in capturing the elusive
coin, and with the aid of a hairpin out
it came. 1t fell on the floor with a
merry ring, but as the young lady picked
it up she nearly tainted.
1t was beer check. Louisville Com
mercial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

wears. The museum, however, strikes
the popular fancy, and is particularly
satisfactory to the large number OF per-
sons, young and old, who read detective
stories and are interested in the accounts
of crimes which appear in the newspa-
pers 1t is about the only way that the
average person can actually see the tools
of trade Of the criminal classes and es-
pecially Of counterfeiters. "-Washing'
ton Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

which the republicans hope to win their
first victory after the nomination OF a
presidential ticket. When decisive bat.
tie in the war for the Union was about
to begin, the order from the command
ing general was:-"Put the Vermonters
in front and keep the column closed
up" The Vermonters will be in front
again in the presidential battle of this
year and the other states will keep the
column closed up Philadelphia Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

It has been decided to hold the dedica-
tory celebration of the Chitteneen monu-
ment in Williston Wednesday, August
10. Ex-Governor Barstow will be presl-
dent of the day, and Gen. w, L. Greenleai
chief marshall. The executive committee
consists OF w. L. Greenleaf, H. S.
Johnson, DR.. A. F. Bingham, NJ. A. Bling
ham, c. w. Brownell. The vice-presi-
dents are Addison county, N. F. Duns-
hee; Bennington, T. H. Eaton; Caledo-
mia, John c. Clark; Chittcnden, W.
Seward Webb; Essex, Z. M. Mansur
Franklin, F. Stewart Stranahan; Grand
Isle, Edwin Adams; Lamoille, Frank
Kenfeld; Orange, ]. K. Darling; Or
leans, F. W. Baldwin; Rutland, F. d.
Proctor; Washington, w. P. Dilling'
ham; Windham, L. M. Read; Windsor,
W. W. Stickney.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
A Favored Painter.

Thomas Mast, the cartoonist, recently
painted a picture of Sir Henry Irving,
which Mr.. Mast called "The Immortal
Light of Genius" When Sir Henry saw
the result of Mr.. Nast's labors, he was
SO pleased that he at once sent the artist
check for 81, 900 in excess of the COM
mission. New York Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

new workers appear.-Sir Donald A..
Smith, the Canadian statesman and capt.
talist was invested at Windsor Castle
as a Knight of the Order of st. Michael
and st. George. The rumor is confirmed
that Ex-Governor William Z. Russell had
been found dead in Quebec.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

"Mrs. Slightly, do you enjoy playing
whist?'
"Oh, no. 1t Just wears me out to
have to think Of only one thing at a
time. boston Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

Rudyard Kipling is now putting the
last touches on a fifty.thousand-word
novel dealing with the Gloucester fisher
men and their life on the Grand Banks.
1t is written from close personal study
of the scene and the people. 1t is Ameri-
can in its characters, and in it's plot sea-
taring and adventurous. 1t breaks en-
tirely new ground. The title is Cap
tains Courageous"
There has been lively competition for
the serial rights Of Captains Courag-
eous.' They have been secured for the
United States by The S. S. Mcclure Co.,
and publication of the novel will begin
in the November number of McClure's
magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Too Much Soup Rots Clothes;
Use less soap by using Harmless.

We can insure against fire, and guard
against thieves, but there is no protec-
ton against the tongue of gossip
Ram Horn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Literary Notes.

The last thing written by Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe, only few days before
her death, was loving acknowledgment
to the public for fond remembrances and
tokens and expressions of affectionate
esteem, on her 85th birthday, which she
sent to the Ladies Home Journal. In
the next issue of this magazine it will be
published in fac simle. 1t reflects the
beautiful nature of the gifted authoress.
and by her death has become her last
message to the American public.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Too Much Soap RIOTS Clothes;
Use less soap by using Harmless.

Say yes to a stubborn man where he
expects no, and you will soon wear him
out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
For SALE.

The place owned by the late Freeman Al.
lison, situated one-half mile above Fairbanks
village on the Danville road, consisting Of
house. barn and nine acres of land. Also,
one-horse lumber wagon, 1 one-horse ira.
verse sled, one pillow and numerous other
farming tools. For particulars. inquire on
the premises or of F. A. Allison at Allison &
Davies Cafe.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
EARLY EVENING BLAZE.
Damage by Fire to Second Avenue Dry Goods
 Store

At 7:10 o'clock last night a policeman discovered a blaze on the second floor of the Trade Palace, on Second avenue, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, and turned in an alarm from box 132. The entire department responded, and a stream of water Gall that was necessary was turned on the flames. After a short time it was under control, and the chief and laddles entered the room where the fire had been.
 How the fire originated is a mystery, as no gas jets were burning and no elec- tric wires were near The flames were located in lot of cloth and cotton bat ting, and smouldering embers were taken to a front window and thrown to the ground where they could do no further damage.
 It was fortunate that the flames were discovered in time, as it would have been but few minutes until big fire would have been the result.
 The proprietors, manager and clerks had been gone from the store but few minutes when the fire was located, and they cannot account for it's presence.
 Considerable damage was done by the fire and water, though 1t Is amply cov- cred by insurance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

is the garden spot of the world just now.
 The last day of the meeting is at hand, and the banner crowd of the season is ex- pected to be out. A great card is prom ised
 Counselor Bill Brien will be the auc- tioneer of the combination sale at the track today, commencing at 12:30 o'clock. Some good racers will be put up to sell, and the highest bidder @ill secure the horse.
 Tomorrow is "get away day, and Mon day the stables, paddock, grand stand and betting ring at the race track will have the appearance of Goldsmith's De serted Village"
 Starter Kit Chinn has been in wonder ful form during this meeting. A record of fifty-five perfect starts in two weeks is something never equaled before. Handsome Kit is the best that ever threw flag. There is no noise or bluff about him, but when he speaks the jockeys know that he means exactly what he says.
 Clever Bob Hitler, clerk of the scales, is beloved by all the jocks. He is high ly appreciated by the newspaper men also.
 Secretary J. w. Russwurn of the Ten nessee Breeders association of Nash vile. Tenn, was at the track yesterday and of course was surprised at the great crowd and the smooth manner in which everything was conducted. He says the Birmingham Jockey club is all right Russ hopes to see the same kind of rac- ing at Nashville.
 Yesterday as Judge J. J. Carter. Col William H. May, MT w. O. Palmer and MT. J. w. Russwurm were returning from the track the engine of the dummy was throwing red hot coals and Colonel May got a hot one that burnt. It was too good a thing to need pushing, but was not appreciated by the gentlemen, who are nursing their burns today
 Look out for the parade of thorough breds between the third and fourth races today. They represent large sums of money and are beauties.
 Between the third and fourth races to- day the most noted racers at the track will be paraded before the grand stand with the jockeys and colors on. Among them will be Forget, O'Connell, Governor Sheehan, Captain Kidd, Picaroon, Prime Minister and Assignee. The owners do this as a compliment to the association and the public.
 Towers made his owner, MT. c. c. OFallon, handsome present yesterday in winning the three-eighth race. It was MT. OFallon's 39th birthday, and Towers seemed to have a hot tip as to the incl dent.
 ''Jack's Tlps.''
 "Bessemer Day" was one of the suc- cesses of the week. It was perhaps the largest crowd of the entire meet that filled the grand stand yesterday, and if looks count for anything satisfaction was the prevailing feeling. Interest in the New Orleans races has given place to a great extent to general warm interest in the home sport, and as such has made a success of the enterprise.
 
 The waits were whiled away yesterday by inspiring strains from an excellent x..l.n aud atIt bright selections lending inspiration to the scene. Even the racers seemed to feel the gayer for the music, and stepped with more than ordinary pride and grace. Beautiful Tartarian was not on the track, but other favorites kept the spectators guessing.
 That as a pretty run made by Mason
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
A PAIN. AN ACHE. A FEAR. A DISCOVERY!

The above words are only few in number, but they tell startling story. It is the story of the man who suffers from diseased kidneys and impure blood. He has been allng for some time past. He has complained of tired feelings. low spirits. dizziness. constipation, dyspepsia, bad tasting mouth, coated tongue. He has been troubled with pains in the back and
 imbs, sick headaches. He gets alarmed and at last discovers the cause of these distressing symptoms.
 This is not the experience of one man alone. It is the experience of thousands of people who today find themselves in a bad state of health. They know they are ailing; they feel the need of a remedy, but they know not what to take.
 It is for just such people that War ner's Safe Cure is specially prescribed and recommended by eminent physi- clans. This is because it is no ordi- nary remedy, but scientific discovery of the highest merit. It is not an ex- pertinent or new thing, but time tried remedy that has stood the test of of years. It is the best remedy for people who suffer from liver and kid ney complaint and impure blood. There is nothing like it for building up the system and restoring the strength.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
New. Orleans Results.

New Orleans, March 27.-The feature of the racing here today was the mile handi- cap, which had nine starters. Jake Zm- merman was the favorite, and in a hard drive won by a neck from Begue and Lightfoot both of whom got away badly. The mile was run in 1:41K. the track be- ing fast. The weather was quite warm and springiike, and the crowd on hand a fair one, with the betting light. The favorites won four out of the six races, and all of them had good backing. San guine in the 2-year-old race and Dick Tension in the fifth were the outsiders to win. Nikita was bid up $350 after win ming the first race. Summaries:
 First race, selling, mile and twenty yatds--Nllita, 86 (Clay), to 5. won; Princess Rose, 100 (Gatewood). 12 to I, second; Chugnut SS CT. Powersl to T., tbird. Time, 1:44A. Squire G., Wedge field, Rachael McAllister and Blackball also ran
 Second race, selling, four, furlongs = Sanguine, 104 (Sherrer), 8 to l, won; Lu7 tian Wilkes, 101 Clay), ' to ,, secondf Clematus. 101 (Gatewood, to 2, third. Time, 0:50 Brown Berry, Bonnie Belle. James Doyle, Judge Butler, Adrtenne and Mrs. Murray also ran. rI
 Third race seven furlongs- Mollie E., 1r3 GA. Ciaytonj even, won. Lott:e MILE. 113 .Sherfer), 4 to l, second; Ornda. 103 ,Ham), 9 to 5, third. Time, 1:2SA. Bimbo and Bill Arp also ran. f.
 Fourth race, handicap, one mile--Jaks Begue, 97 (Gaiewood). to 1, second; Lightfoot, 106 tSherrer). 5 to 2. third. Time, 1:411a. Booze, Miss Rowett, Pan way, Dutch Arrow, Campania and SpinoIa also ran
 Fifth race. selling six furlongs-DiclS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

ic home in the last race. Pressed hard by Donation, the little bay ran like a deer, contesting every inch of ground and leaving the other horses practically out of the race She won, but it was by a nose, so close was her stubborn rival, and the cheers that rent the air were surely music to her ears. One woman remarked that 1t was the first time the "white shirt waist with the red dots in it had won" Up to now that costume has been hoodoo.
 Chief among the fair visitors from Bes- semer was one lovely girl that Birming- ham has not yet learned to look upon as belonging to another-if a sister-city. The most handsomely gowned woman on the grounds, she was symphony in brown and gold and moved about with d certain stately grace that is all her own. She counts her friends by the hun dreds and was the center of attraction wherever she went.
 One woman has suggested that a pea nut club be organized, but the plan is hardly feasible because of the number of applications likely to be filed. About the only pronounced habit acquired out at the race course Is fondness for pea nuts and pop corn, to say nothing of a certain bon comrade spirit that seems to follow in their train. An estimate of
  terday would be appalling, so no guess will be made. Suffice it to say that if the club be organized there will be no diff ficulty about qualifying for membership.
 Two pretty women bet on Jamboree. Sequel: Two pretty women in a very profound state of disgust and two pock- etbooks very artistic as to finish, but very lonesome as to contents The ride home was made in comparative silence, the only break in the spell being when one of them heaved a profound sigh and said: "T was going to buy my new gloves with that dollar"
 Today witnesses the ending of a very pleasant tale. There can be no doubt as to the success of the races Even Bir- mngham herself has been surprised at the amount of interest shown and the steady crowd that has each day poured into the grand stand Society people, weary of a ceaseless round of dancing, cards, etc., have turned to this healthy amusement with keen delight and made
 it success by their continued presence. With each year conditions will improve, until Birmingham will have the best known track south of Mason and Dixons line So vale to the beauties that have given so much pleasure, and especially to the beautiful sorrel, and may he come again next time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Prepared Solely By ARMOUR PACKING CO, Kansas City, U. g. A.

The greater your CASH purchases are the greater number of FREE TICKETS you will receive. and the greater your chance will be of obtaining this MAG NIFICENT MUSIC BOX AS A PRES ENT.
 Thus, by giving us your trade. you will not alone purchase the best of goods at the lowest possible prices. but you will also be the recipient of chances in this grand musical wonder free of any cost to you.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria.

Prof. Fred l.. Grambs and his celebrated orchestra, more widely known as the opera house orchestra. will render several of their most popular selections at East Lake Sun- day, March 29, at 2:3O p. m. This will prove to be a great attraction for the Musicians Union concert.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Bankhead to Speak Hon. J. H. Bankhead will address his fellow citizens as follows: Eutaw. Thursday, April 2. Knoxville, Friday, April 3. Forkland, Saturday, April 4.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Which has been on exhibition at our store for the last four months, and which has charmed thousands of visitors with lovely music.
 In order to distribute the chances in proportion to the amount of patronage we receive from each individual. and in order to encourage CASH TRADING. we have adopted the plan of presenting
 One 77fkef W1h Ea.h CasA Pn,ehase s efsf. % svorfh ef goodsIres efehasge. q
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
ELEVENTH DAY BIRMINGHAM JOCKEY CLUES INAUGURAL MEETING
Weather Fair; Track Fast.

half me purse s2OO for 4year-olds upwards selling
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

That as pretty run made by Mason