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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

When Silas came to town saturday
he came with the avowed intention Of
revenging himself on smooth-spoken
young man who had met him on 4
former visit and had relieved him of
carpet sack containing the visitors
money and return ticket. He did not
expect to encounter the same fellow.
but made up his mind to administer to
the first man who claimed to know him
the warmest reception the scoundrel
had ever met with.
Tatman came from Bunkum. Bunk
UNI is not on the map, and one could go
to the place with a repeating rifle and
shoot all the inhabitants without re-
loading. But, small as it is, it can boast
of citizen who outwitted four of the
cleverest ICON" men in Chicago.
Bunkum is also renowned for its
large hornets nests and the warlike
and "grouchy" disposition of their oc-
cupants. In Tatman's hog lot hung one
of these nests from the limb of locust
tree. 1t was a gigantic specimen and
the terror of the neighborhood.
The morning before Silas left for
Chicago he went into the hog lot very
early, before the hornets were astir. He
took with him an old green carpet bag,
and this he opened and slipped careful
ly around the oblong nest, closing the
clasp quickly without losing hornet.
When he took the train later in the day
he smiled with delight when he thought
of the narrowing scene that would take
place when the carpet bag was opened.
When Silas arrived at the depot, in
stead of going to the hotel, he sat down
in the smoking room and waited. His
mission was similar to that of the con-
fidence man. He was in quest of a
stranger who would cultivate his &C.
quaintance only to rob him of his hor-
nets and regret it to his dying day. Oc-
casionally Farmer Tatman would look
down at his carpet bag. AS he did so
he shook with glee.
The Bunkum farmer had not been
seated five minutes when he was APP
preached by fellow with a sharp, in
quisitive nose and a checked suit.
"Ah, hal" thought Tatman, as the
stranger extended his hand, 1--WE got
you"
81 believe I know you" said the
sharp-nosed individual. Let me see,
you are from"
"Bunkum," replied Tatman.
'To be sure; Bunkum. And your
name is"
''Tatman."
''Why, of course. How are you, Mr..
Tatman?"
"Tolerable," and Tatman looked
down at his hornets and chuckled.
MY name is Cunningham" went on
the stranger, grasping one of Silas'
hands in both his own. you remem-
Der I was visiting in Bunllum a few
years ago with Banker +. Oh, I
never can remember names. You know
who [ mean, though. He was the prir-
cipal banker in your town."
There never was banker within
twenty miles of Bunkum. But Farmer
Tatman was playing hand, SO he said:
'Know i'm. Vol, 1 should say SO. Do
you mean old Squire Jones?"
"Jones, of course. Ha, ha. ha!
Strange Icouldn'tremember the name. >
"Ha, ha, ha! Twas kinder funny
and Silas fairly danced with joy. 81
reckon thar hain't nice quiet little
place somewhere where Teller car
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Indictment Day.

The day of Judgment will not be 30
important as is the present day. That
day will only reveal the position with
reference to Christ that we choose to
occupy now-United Presbyterian.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take To-Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad-
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Great Ideas and Small Duties.

A SOIL occupied with great ideas best
performs small duties; the dvinest
views of Life penetrate most clearly into
the reanest emergencies. - James
Martineas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Mcvicker's Theater, Chicago.

Monday, Sept. 21st the brothers Holland
continue their engagement ina new comedy,
IN 3 acts, by Henry Guy Carleton, entitled
1.-TWO Men of Business"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

81 TOLD her 1 would lay the world at her
feet" "What did she say?" ''She said il
I was that athleticI ought to be travelling
with w."-Chicago Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

"WHAr shall do with this article on the
city drinking water2" said the Chicago
editors assistant. "Boil it down." was the
reply,-Vogue,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Edward |. was six feet two inches
high, and it is said that the tips of his
middle fingers extended below his
knees.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

SHE-"When man proposes to q girl, it
doesn't always mean that he wants 10 mar
ry her." He-"No; 1t may be a matter OF
Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

WHEN bilious or costive, eat q Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

s'THE greet thrubblc that OF notice about
the bicycle" said MIR. Dolan after his first
lesson, sis that yez kape fallin' off before
yez git an. "-Washing ton Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

VERY few horses eat corned beef, but We
saw one standing the other day with bit
in his mouth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

CAsCARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

mo MAUDE, q middle-of-theroad candi-
date is not a bicyclist. -Norristown
Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
THE FARMER GOT EVEN.
With Carpet-Bag of Hornets He
Was Equal TO the Bunco Men.

HERE are four
men in Chicago
who will never
forget Silas Tat
mans visit to the
city. 1t will be
many days before
these same men
will be able TO
show up at the de-
pots again to prey
on the confidence
of rural strangers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Economy is praiseworthy; peRuri-
BUSINESS is despicable.--Chicago Stand
ard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Constantine ~. Is mentioned by
contemporary historians as having the
most handsome beard in his dominions
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

MRsllIgA and WHISKY habits cured. Book SENT
UFaUm FREE. DR.. b. NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
State rledicai Society.-The $50

State rledical Society.-The SD
annual meeting of the Vermont State
Me ical society was called to order at
10 O'Clock yesterday morning in the
court house, Lyman Rogers of Berning-
ton, v'cc-president, presiding. Prayer
was chered by Rev. Edward T. Fair
banks, after which came the report of
the secretary. Dr. Thompson OF Fitch
burg, Mass, and Or. Munger OF Connec-
ticut We're introduced as delegates from
their respective state societies. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed:
Nomination, ], Ii. Linsley, Burlington +;
E. S. Allbee, Bellows Falls; E. H. Martin,
Middlebury g. A. Howard, AIburgh
Springs; W. s. Nay, Underhill; member
ship, J.. NJ. Allen, ST. Johusbury; F. p.
Kidder, Woodstock; Hall Staples, Graf
ton. Obituary of {. p Frost by Prof.
William T. Smith of Hanover, N. H., and
'Oplum. its uses and abuses" by +. W.
Cummings, Derby, were the only papers
yesterday morning. The afternoon and
evening programme for yesterday were
carried out about as published last week.
After the evening session the annual
banquet was held at the st. Iohnsbury
House, DR.. ]. B. Wheeler of Burlington
acting as POSTMASTER on the occasion.
The meeting closes this afternoon. There
are between so and rs doctors in town
from all parts Of the state, and they will
carry away with them large amount
of information obtained from the discus
sions on different medical subjects.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Miss f. P. Williamson of62 Railroad
street holds her millinery opening
today and tomorrow.
"A rev street light at the north end
of Spring street is giving more light
where it is much needed.
The gun club has suspended shooting
at the range temporarily, preferrng part
ridges and gray squirrels to clay
pigeons.
The Chevaliers of Canton Crescent,
Patriarchs Militant, tender their first
reception of the season at Odd Fellows
hall this evening.
Nineteen candidates took the eXami-
nation at Montpelier this week for ad-
mission to the bar, among them was r..
W. Simonds Of this place.
THE Gold Standard in Morals" was
the topic OF an interesting address by
Rev. Fl. NJ. Douglas at the Y. M. c. A.
meeting Sunday afternoon.
Ten St. Johnsbury people heard
clan Maclaren's" lecture at Burlington
Wednesday evening. Most of them made
the trip especially to hear him.
-Luman A. Ladd has sold the prop
erty known as the Jacob g, Hovey farm'
together with the stock and tools to I.
H. Higgins, who takes possession No
vember 1st.
The Merchants Association have
their next regular meeting TUESDAY even
ing, Oct, 90 Every member is expected
to be present as important matters are
to be considered.
The Eastern Star Chapter served an
excellent supper in Pythian hall last
evening and large number OF peope
nartook thereof The receptionroom ano
main hall were prettily decorated and a
number of tables contained many beautl'
full articles for sale.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16

Legislative Notes THE senate COM
mittecs were appointed last. week. DIR.
Hubbard is chairman Of the committee
on the insane and member of the edu-
cation committee, Mr. Blair is mem
Der of the committee on banks, elections
and state prison.
Representative Bates paid a fine trib
ute to ex.Gov. Fuller Monday and at
tended his funeral with the legislative
party.
The following Caledonia county mem
bers are on the house committees:
On federal relations, Chase OF Stan
nard on military affairs, flovey OF
Waterford; on judiciary, Bates OF St.
Johnsbury; on education, Bunker OF
Peacham; on highways, Sawyer OF
Hardwick; on banks, Cochran otGroton
on agriculture Gilfllan OF Burke; on
grand list, harrington OF Walden; gen
eral committee, Stocker of Danville,
Mason of Barnet; on town lines, Young
of Kirby; on joint rules, Cochran OF
Groton on library, Bates of st. Johns
bury; on revision of bills, Bates OF st.
Tohnsbury, (chairman).
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
Death of Mrs. o. B. Parker.-Passed

Death or Mrs. Y. Is. Parker.-Passed
on from her home in st. Johnsbury, Octo-
Der 10, Mrs. Sarah Ann Carr, wife OF the
late Quincy b. Parker. She was the
daughter of Benjamin Carr, formerly of
Waterford. She was born i'll Cabot July
20, 1916, and married to Mr.. Parker as
his second wife November %, 1912.
Mrs. Parker moved into the family
when the children by the former wife
were quite young and to whom she has
always been an excellent mother. These
children were Mrs. Caleb Marshall, OF
st. Johnsbury, Mrs. o. S. Ladd, o. Wa
terlord, Rev. Edwin W. Parker, mission
airy to India, the late John S. Parker, and
Z. 7. Parker, now Of Logansport, Ind.
Mrs Parker's own children are Mrs.
Warren Powers, now living upon the
family homestead, Mrs. Martha Electa,
Susan II. and Mary Elizabeth, all Of
whom died several years ago.
1t is no undue praise to say that the
deceased was true wife, mother, neigh
Dor and friend. She has always been
held in high esteem by all who knew her,
and by none more than the first family
of children, who have ever loved and hon
ored her. And she loved and honored
them. All of the children regarded her
as a most precious mother.
She was a sincere and consistent Chris
tian woman all her days. Like the sheaf
Of corn fully ripe she has now been gath
cred to her fathers. And by all who knew
her longest and best will her memory be
kept green and fresh, as the memory OF a
love that never dies. p.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
Dartmouth College Notes.

,
'9S, st. Johnsbury Academy '94, is
coaching the freshmen football team for
the annual game with the sophomores,
after the championship series with Am
herst and Williams.
S. c, Smith 81, St. Johnsbury Acade-
emy, '93, is convaleseing from light
attack of typhoid fever at the Mary
Hitchcock hospital.
Stickney, 1900, St. Johnsbury Acade-
my, '96, is a prominent candidate for
left hal',back on the Varsity. The first
game OF the season at Worcester with
the Worcester Athletic club, resulting in
a score OF 800 in favor of Dartmouth,
augurs well for the teams maintaining
the record made by the championship
teams of 93, '94 and '95.
A recent issue of the Dartmouth con.
tanned a picture of Pringle, 81, St, Johns.
bury Academy, ex-'93, manager of the
track athletic team, in cut of the pres.
ent managers and captains Of various
athletic teams.
At the senior elections for commence
ment officers, Norton, st. Johnsbury
Academy, 80, was elected vice.president
and Clay, st. Johnsbury Academy '92
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
Paving Eastern Avenue.-The villag,


street department force under Supt.
Cheney commenced getting the lower
end of Eastern Avenue ready for granite
paving Monday morning, About foot
o dirt has to be removed from the road
to make room for four inches of sand
upon which are placed hegranite blocks,
seven inches deep, Upon the granite
blocks will I've spread a thin coating of
sand which will gradually settle into the
cracks and disappear. The trustees have
contracted with II. L. Fletcher & Co. of
Chelmsford, Mass, to furnish the stone
and do the paving at 81 a yard. 1t will
cost to get the road ready for the paving
about 35 cents yard. The road will be
paved from the depot up Eastern Avenue
across Railroad street, space of 1900
yards, aud at $1.35 per yard the work
will cost the village So OPS. This is Just
a trial piece and il the granite paving
gives satisfaction it will probably be eX-
tended up Eastern Avenue in yearly in
stalments until the top of the hill is
reached When that deedis accomplished
one cause Tor considerable growing will
be removed from st. Iohnsbury. Four
carloads Of the granite blocks have al
ready arrived and the contractors com.
menced laying them yesterday. The
blocks are 7 inches deep, 3la to 51ainches
thick and to s inches wide. Beginning
at the lower end OF the Avenue will re
quire considerable shoveing to keep the
paving clear OF mud and sand from the
upper end, but it is generally expected
that the work will prove satisfactory
and that before long the whole Avenu,
will be thus paved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
VOL. LXX---NO. 5000

by Rev. Mr.. lyric and wife, Rev. Mr..
Douglas and wife and William Peck and
wife. Mr.. Tyrie presided and announced
the opening Of the evenings programme
bv selection from the Ideal orchestra.
Rev. Mr. Waterman offered prayer and
Miss Farr rendered piano solo. Rev.
Edward T. Fairbanks spoke in behalf of
the ministers. Mr.. Fairbanks spoke
words of greeting when Mr.. Douglas
first came to town and he now spoke Of
the pleasant associations that had
existed between them and of the high
esteem in which the ministers and people
of the town held him, both as minister
and a citizen. Major Bowman spoke in
behalf of the Odd Fellows, New England
Order of Protection and American Pro-
tectve association, Mr. Douglas being
member of them all and Noble Grand of
the Odd Fellows. A recitation was next
by Miss Gertrude Lampher. Mrs. Henry
an pdllhS IhN NOhltih
Club aud spoke of Mrs. Douglas as
most Jealous and delightful co'laborer
in the club and presented her, in behalf of
the ladies OF that body, an envelope con-
tanning sos. Rev. Mr., lyric made the
closing address in happy and pleasing
way, and closed by presenting Mr..
Douglas with an envelope containing
$50, contributed by the orders to which
he belongs, the Baptist church, ministers
and other friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las responded leelingly, expressing their
heartfelt thanks Tor the many tokens OF
esteem that had that evening been shown
them. A violin solo by Miss Sadie
Batchelder and a selection by the Ideal
orchestra closed the programme, after
which refreshments were served BY the
ladies OF the Baptist church and pleas
ant social time spent. 1t was most
successful occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
A Shooting Accident of Local Inter.

est.-Burton c. Thatcher of Chester
field, N H., recently shot and seriously
wounded a former employee, Daniel
Marston. Marston was enraged at
being discharged and threatened re-
venge. He went TO Thatcher's hcme in
the night and attempted to break down
the door leading to the room occupied
by Thatcher, his wife and child.
Tha cher fired upon him with 80
calibre revolver, the bullet striking
Marston in the thigh. Physicians
probed for the bullet several hours, but
were unable to find it. Thatcher was
formerly well known in St. Johnsbury.
His fathe was member of the firm that
built the skating rink, and the young
man was here one or two winters as one
of the managers of the rink.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16

Charles Koepka has sold his resi-
dence near the old Belknap shop to
David Badger. Price reported $1,000.
Mr.. Badger has taken possession OF the
place and is erecting a new barn.
The first rehearsal Of the Choral
Union will be held in the Y. M. c. A.
hall on Tuesday evening, Oct. 20. Prof
Blaisdell will be the conductor and the
price Of rehearsal tickets will be So A
larger membership than last year is an
ticipated.
About eight members of Mrs. War
rem Lewis Sunday School class spent a
very pleasant evening with her at her
home in Summervlle last Tuesday. All
did justice to the ample spread prepared
for them, after which two hours were
pleasantly spent in playing games, etc.
Such-occasions are always fondly cher
ished and this one is no exception.
"A boy II years old, by the name OF
Garter, killed bear and three cubs last
Sunday morning. The boy lives on the
old Remick farm near Lower Waterford.
He noticed the bear come out of the
woods, got his rifle and skirmished
around until he got within good range
and then gave the animal four shots
The cubs took to the trees and were shot
down.
"A pleasant time was enjoyed at the
home OF Mrs. c. Caswell on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week, it being the oc
casion Of the birthday social given by
the Woman's Temperance Union and
Chamberln Relief Corps. Nice presents
were received and quite little was added
to the w. {. T. U. treasury. Miss Agne:
Flint gave a reading Wednesday evening
entitled "The Harvest Home" that wa:
greatly enjoyed by all,
Rev. Mr. Tyrie begins this morning ;
series OF Ten Practical Talks" to tn,
students of Barbour's Business college
They are to be given once i'll two week
on Friday morning. The following ar
the topics: The Foundation; Purpose
Health; Business Habits; Business Man
ners; Money and Morals; The Secret o
Failure; Common Sense; Busines
Friendships; Business and Books. Their
are nearly 40 students in the college.
There is always much enthusiasm
shown in the Boston & Maine railroa
popular Boston excursions, and every
thing points TO a large attendance o
the excursions from stations Newport t
Wells River inclusive, on October 22c
A better time TO visit the Hub coul
not be selected, for besides the regula
attractions at the theaters and genera
amusement places, there is the World
Food Fair. During the exhibition hour
there are concerts by famous bands, an
the Home Congress, which is in session
will be addressed by eminent specialist:
Inquire at ticket office for rates, limit o
tickets and train time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
Joshua Simpkins Tonight,

laughable and always popular drama,
Joshua Smpkins," will be given at the
Stanley Opera House this evening with a
talented cast of 20 PLAYERS. 1t is a rural
play in four acts, bound together bv an
interesting plot and produced with
special scenery carried by the company.
In the third act realistic jaw-mill scene
is introduced, when real buzz saw is
seen cutting through real log at ter
rife speed, upon which a human being
has been helplessly bound by his enemies
and left to an evident death. THERE'S an
abundance of comedy in the play, while
there are many fine singing and dancing
specialties incidentally introduced. Pop,
ular prices means full house and an
appreciative audience at this evening S
performance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16
Law on Contagious Diseases. - II

may not be generally known but it ought
to be thoroughly understood that every
case of contagious disease should be
reported to the health officer, Dr. w. J..
Aldrich, Immediately. The list includes
not only the malignant diseases like
scarlet fever and diphtheria, but the
measles, chicken pox, whoopmg cough
and typhoid fever. A fine offrom So to
$40 may be imposed if this law OF the
state is violated and the responsibility
rests not only on the attendant physi-
clan, but the householder in whose iami-
ly the disease occurs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16

Fun Next Week.-There will be plenty
of fun the first three nights of next week
at the Stanley Opera House, when Prof.
Carpenter the mesme!ist, appears. Prof.
Carpenter has given his hypnotic exhi-
bitions all over this country and has
great success in showing the strange
effects of mesmerism upon his subjects,
The subject will perform strange evolu-
tions and keep the audience laughing all
the evening. Manager Stanley antici-
pates big crowds at these entertainments
and he will not be likely to be disappoint-
ed