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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
The South Church.

The annual meeting was held on Mon
day evening, when all the usual commit
tees were appointed. The business COM
mittee is as follows: H. Paddock, Craw-
ford Ranney, c. H. Merrill; treasurer, J.
T. Ritchey; receiver of offerings, Harry
Nelson; auditor, c. w. Ruiter; Sunday
School superintendent, Prof. Henry Fair
banks; assistant, Chas. II. Horton. A
special advance in work was made in the
home department of the Sunday School,
there being 147 who have pledged them
selves to carry on the study Of the les
sons. The removals from the church dur
ing he year were 25, 10 by death, Is by
letter. The additions were 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
A GREAT PLAY COMING.

Rice's 1892, which appears at the Howe
Opera House, Thursday evening, January
16, is the largest company on the road.
1t carries 60 people and two carloads Of
scenery. This is the best show of the
kind that has ever appeared in this part
of the state, and you don't want to miss
it. 1t will be the event of the season.
Arrangements have been made for special
rates on the railroads, and for a special
train from Newport and return, also for a
train from St. Johusbury to Hyde Park,
Immediately after the show. Tickets on
sale at the usual places. If not on sale in
your town, address (enclosing p'ice) H.
l.. Doyle, St. Johnsbury, who will give
your orders prompt attention. Prices OF
tickets, so cents, rs cents and one dollar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
LITERATURE AND LIFE.

Mr.. Hamilton w. Mabie of New York
gave a lecture on the above subject on
Friday night to, unfortunately, a small
audience. Those who were there el loved
to the utmost the lecturer delightful and
persuasive talk upon the influence OF
literature upon lite, and his eloquent ex-
preston of noble sem iments and hi.h
ide ais. He said literature was the GUS
todan OF high ideals, and by literature
he did not mean all the writing that is
done, bnt those MASTERPIECES which are
made not by single man, but by long
series of events before them. Il he werea
tyrant, he said, he would like to enforce
the reading oil Homer once year on
every one. The greatness and beauty
and influence upon lie of Shakespeare,
Milton, Tennyson and Browning were
especially re erred to. Heconsideled that
America had not yet produced poet of
the first rank or even OF he second, but
Emerson was spoken OF IN terms satisfy
ing to those who ardently admire him,
as was also DR.. Holmes. The iueXhaust-
ible youthiuluess OF these men ot genus
was illustrated very pleasantly by quo
tations from their own WORKS, or by an
tcdotes, or by personal remi absences in
the case OF the Latter. The pure Euglsh
and graceful delivery o Mr.. Mabe con-
tributed i'll no >m Ill degree to The pleasure
OF his hearers, but even shorn OF these
outward beauties, the substance OF his
plea for all that is best and noblest in he
literature oil the ages that has come down
TO us was more than worth tbs outlay
OF an evening.
The lecturer was introduced very hap
PLY by J. w. Sault, editor OF the Repuo-
lean. 1t was more than discourag, glo
view all those empty chairs un tue flor
of the hall, especially ON a fine u,gut,
When there was no reason why peoue
should object to gong out Cannot tie
p, ople or this town d. little better and
III future make some pr, t, nee OF filing he
hall?
The next lecture is to be on lanuary17,
by Prot. j. b. DeMotte, subjet, ,he
Harp ol he Syrses, in wmch the seer
OF ca rtctcr building from sclenlihc
standpoint will be tod.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
AT Sr. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

On Monday John F. Moore and wife
were called by telegram to Watervllle,
Canada, by the sudden death of Mr..
Moore's sister.
Miss Annis of Passumpsic came here
this week to take the place of Miss Wood
in the grammar department of the school,
the latter being sick at her home.
M. D. Park received telephone des-
patch last Friday night from Supt. Fol
som to search for passenger who had
either fallen or jumped from the Z p. m.
express tram near this station. 1t was
soon found that Harry Dana, who lives
three miles north of here, had taken the
risk to jump off, and had only received a
few bruises by being rolled over the rail-
road track.
Quite lively fire district meeting was
held in the new hall on Monday evening
for the election OF officers. There was a
large attendance and nearly all were
chosen by ballot. All are new officers
except the clerk. Moderator, D. M. Ba-
con; clerk, b. Butler; committee, P. l..
Pierce, c. G. Salmon, J. Leborveau; col
lector, Horace Brockway; treasurer, T..
E. Hartman; chief engineer, John F.
Moore; first assistant, Z. E. Johnson; !;
second assistant, H. S. Pierce; auditors,
d. Nj. Bacon and NJ. D. Park. The fire
company have a meeting next Monday
evening.
The want of snow has made 6rewood
scarce, as farmers do not care to haul
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
VOL. LIX---NO. 1850
THE HINDOO FAKEERS.

Do not forget the entertainment to be
given in Music Hall on Tuesday alter
noon and evening next by the Hindoo
Jugglers, for they are an attraction not
to be missed. Old and oung cannot fail
to be entertained by their marvellous
tricks, which defy the insight of the most
searching minds. No people in the
world possess the secrets of their success,
and their performances continue to create
wonderment in all beholders.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
The BaDtisf Church.

The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held Wednesday evening.
The usual reports were given and the fol-
lowing officers were elected Deacon for
three years, l.. H. Farnham; clerk, !.
Gage; treasurer, w. E. Peck assistant.
Chas. Chadburn; trustees and auditors,
W. w. Sprague, ]. Gage, L. S, Hooker
registrar, Chas. Chadburn; finance com
mittee, the treasurer with power to
appoint associates prudential commit
tee, w. w. Sprague, A. Brock, L. V.
Badger, Mrs. w. r. Holder, Mrs. A.
Brock; music committee. Miss Ida Peck :;
baptism committee, A. Brock, l.. S.
Hooker, Mrs, DR.. Williams, Mrs. o. v.
Hooker, Mrs. w. r. Holjer; committee
on the sick, Mrs. H. M. Douglass; com
mittee on strangers. Chas. Chadburn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
ST. .JOHNSBURY EAST.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Locke, formerly of this vi lage but
now of Lowell, Mass. extend congratu-
lations to them upon the birth OF little
son.
Burton Grout was at home over
Sunday.
Rev. G. w. Patterson went to Hanover,
N. H., Tuesday.
The Sabbath School was reorganized
last Sunday and l.. w. Fisher was chosen
superintendent; Frank Hovey. assistant
supt. l.. w. Fisher, secy and treas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
VERMONT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1896.

turns out to be the right one, he will re-
ceive a gold shield and captains pay
for his services.
Charles A. Wilcox, telegraph operator,
has secured the position as stenographer
to Supt. II. E. Folsom, and will begin his
duties at Lyndonville next Monday. His
many St. Johnsbury friends congratulate
him on securing such fine position. He
will be succeeded in the telegraph office
by his brother, Thaddeus Wilcox.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

The college students, who have been
spending their vacation in town, mostly
lett Monday and Tuesday to resume
their studies.
L. F. Gaskill furnished the supper for
the annual meeting Of the North church
last Monday night. Mr.. Gaskill is get
ting up quite reputation as a caterer.
Wilson & King open their clothing
store in Littleton next Monday and
Manager King has been in Littleton this
week getting the store ready for the
opening.
The ladies Of the Catholic church will
give box party at St. Agnes hall next
Wednesday evening for the benefit of
Harmony Band, which will furnish music
for the occasion.
On Wednesday afternoon pleasant
home wedding took place at the residence
of 0. w. Orcutt. Herman {. Ellsworth
and Miss Jessie Morrison exchanged the
VOWS of love and devotion.
Literature and Life" is II great lec-
ture, but History for Ready Reference"
is the book now in demand by our
townspeople. 1t is for sale by B. F..
Humphrey, St. Johnsbury.
-McKannon Brothers, the hustling
Burlington music dealers, have opened a
branch store in the second floor of Music
Hall and one of the firm will give this
store his personal attention.
The Epworth League of Grace Metho-
dist Episcopal church held its monthly
literary and social meeting last Monday
evening. A goodly number were in
attendance and all report having had a
fine time.
Freight traffic on the Passumpsic
division is better than usual at this sea-
son of the year, the increase being in
south bound through freight. Two
extra trains are generally sent out OF
Newport every day.
H. H. Carr, while out riding Monday
forenoon, was thrown from his wagon
in front Of the Union House. The over
turning Of the seat caused the accident.
Mr.. Carr escaped without any broken
bones, but will be kept in doors for some
time.
Winter weather came in dead earnest
the first of the week. On Tuesday morn
ing the mercury ranged from 25 to 80
below zero and it was Is below al noon.
The cold wave continued throughout the
day and on Wednesday morning it was
20 below. Since then it has moderated
considerably and a snow storm is eager
ly looked for.
The Woman's American Protective
Association will convene at seven o'clock
next Saturday evening in their hall on
Railroad street. After the session, there
will be an entertainment both profitable
and pleasant. Short speeches, music,
vocal and instrumental, and recitatons
will be the order ofthe evening; after which
light refreshments will be served, and a
pleasant social time is expected. Small
admission at the door.
President Tuttle denies the published
report that the Boston g. Maine had
bought the strip of the Canadian Pacific
railroad extending from Richlord to
Newport. Mr.. Tuttle says: The road
is operated by the Canadian Pacific for
what there is in it. President Van Horne
of the Canadian Pacific is its president
and l am vice president. The Boston &
Maine owns about $500, 900 its bonds
and the Canadian Pacific 100000. 1t
earns interest Oh its bonds, but nothing
on its stock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
BASKET BALL.

The annual basket ball game between
the students and town teams will take
place tonight in Stanley Opera House.
This game is always interesting and it
looks as il this year the teams would be
more evenly matched than ever. The
teams have been putting in some hard
practicng ard hot game may be elooked
Tor. The teams will line up as follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10

The officers elected at Grace Methodist
church are; Supt., A. L. Bailey asst.
supt, ]. A. Marshall; sec'y, Mrs. l.. E.
Leavitt; treas, Mrs. George Ranney /;
librarian, Don c. Stiles assistants, Geo.
Hicks and Homer b. Lanpher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10

The election of officers for the Advent
Sunday Schoolresulted as follows: Supt.,
G. W. Bangs; asst. supt., Enoch Harvey;
librarian, Myrtle Burbank; sec'y, Jesse
Hyer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-10
NEW ADS THIS WEEK.
Golden Star Tea.

Golden Star Tea.
sparagus Kidney Pills.
Photogrnphs-c. II. Clark.
Milinery-E c. Pierce & Co.
Down not Up-A. M. Goodrich
Inspection of Meat-Swift Bros.
No Nonsense-E -Earbours College.
Are You Growing DID,. S. Meigs.
Probate of Will-Joanna Ayers Est.
Com. Notice-Lucretia Giffords Est.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul r. X.
eepstakes-Vt Farm Machine Co.
Hamburgs-E & T. Fairbanks & Co.
Nothing by Halves-E ID. Steele 81 Co.
Mems Calf Roots Bundy's Shoe Store.
Pres. af fAccount-G. c. Lawrences Est
Tool Makers Wanted-Vt. Farm Machine 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
THE CINCINNATI DISASTER!
THOSE WHO WORKED IN THE RUINS
WE'RE IN GREAT PERIL.

TWO MORE BODIES RECOVERED BEFORE THE
BUILDING INSPECTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ING INCIDENTS OF THE CATASTROPHE.
Cincinnati May 1.-Two more bodies were re-
moved to-day from the wrecked building at Nos.
4s2 and 434 Walnut-st.. which was the scene OF
last nights terrific gasoline explosion The dan
gerous condition OF the adjacent walls causeu
the Building Inspector to call halt 10 rurther
searching large force OF men Is engaged To-
night in pulling down one OF the walls and before
morning the work OF digging for more bodies VIII
be resumed.
All the victims OF the wreck who are at the
hospital are resting easy. except John MCCARTHY
whose death is expected tonight
The wrecked building stood exactly opposite
the Gibson House and the Johnson House. the
guests In which were terribly frightened by the
exploson. But the people In the hotel were not
half so badly frightened as those in the streets.
. peneral stampede 10 places Of shelter was made
and in the hurry and tumult several persons were
injured.
Tho building under which the explosion &C.
c,rred was Of five stories four Of which were
rsed az fats. In the lower part OF the building
,,ero tho saloons OF Adoph Drach and Lewis Fey
No mar, ~ the CITY, night or day, is more crowded
than this
There was no fire to consume the debris. which
foil in one solid heap on the victims. but the
dust and dirt continued flying for long time so
donselv that the work OF rescue proceeded with
great difficulty The Police and Fire depart
,nents however worked like heroes, and mate
rally aided in reducing the loss Of life. Expert
engineers also directed how openings could be
made in the pile Of debris and by this means
some Of the victims were easily reached.
One startling incident was the wrecking OF
streetcar that passing at the time In II
were fifteen or twenty passengers. and when the
craeh came IT was almost lifted from the track.
Five or six passengers were badly hurt the
motorman was blown from the platform and
fatally injured.
The body OF Drach himself was found
crushed against far wall OF the cellar, his
skull flattened few minutes later the lire
man came within a few feet OF Mrs. Drach.
whose hand they could reach She was finally
released. after lying pinioned by the foot TOT
five hours with a baby In her arms. She had
bee, I'm sight for over two hours, ana stihu-
,ants and water were passed down to her at
intervals. The baby was lying on her breast
onnarentlv uninjured while across her body
lay the corpse OF Ella Singleton Inc s'i '"u
saved her mistreSss lie . o,
n A Davis, general manager OF the CoiuHl-
hio Carriage Company, or Hamilton, OHio,
younp man recently married. was passing .ne
rlace and was blown into the street. re le,.
under a Newport Ky) electrc-car ana was
crushed TO death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06

citizens captured on board the schooner Competitor
by Spanish cruiser. and to request and demand Of
the Government OF Spain that they shall not be
subjected to cruel treatment. but be held only as
prisoners of
The resolution the point OF being declared
by the Nice-Presdent agreed to by unanimous con-
sent. when Mr.. Wolcott Rep, COLI interposed with
the remark that If the facts were as stated by Mr..
Call Chat the vessel merely carrying war ma
terials) it was the manifest duty Of the President
to interfere. and 1t rather unusual TO request
the President to do his duty He should like to
see how looked in print. He therefore objected,
and the resolution went over until tomorrow.
After the passage Of several House bills Mr.. Frye
Rep., Me- insisted proceeding with the River
and Harbor bill up 10 2 O'clock when the PETER
resolution would have the right OF way. After dis
posing OF thirty pages Of the bill: the hour of 2
o'clock arrived and Mr.. Frye said that he would
not press the consideration of the bill further to-
day.
The last hour of the session devoted to PEN
sion and other bills. Twenty-seven pension bills
were passed. and then the Senate, at p. m, ad-
journed until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
NICARAGUA CANAL HEARING.
oroyEI, LUDLOW AND WARNER MILLER GIVE
FURTHER TESTIMONY.

COLONEL. LUDLOW AND WARNh" 'ii> 49,
FURTHER TESTIMONY
Washington. May 5-Colonel Ludlow. or the Nica-
racua Canal Commission. to-day continued HIS
,os,I,onv before the House Commerce Committee.
In renly TO Representative Doolittle, ne explained
that the Board had devoted all its time III MIA
rama to a careful investigation OF the WORK. Nc
ferring TO the statement that only ioui'eo" ''
had been spent on the line OF the CANAL "e '"o"'D
that the remainder Of the forty Gays "e.o ~
s,r,od IN ,nsnection OF the crest line OF the San
Francisco embankment. visiting stone qua'i'e'
looking over the harbor at Greytown. etc.
Ev-Serator Warner Miller followed Colonel Lud-
low. submitting documentary evidence to cohhr'n
his statements regarding the offer of Mr. Treat. OF
Chicago tn build the canal, and TO the estimate
of Mr. Donaldson an engineer, of London as 10
the feasibility and cost of the project when hau
been called In question by Colonel LudioW' ne
ferring to the statement made by Colone! Luuio",
that Donaldson had told him that no engineer hau
ever been over the line of the canal, ne said ,a'
this from a discharged employe OF the oH,,
that OF the president OF the company ana JUS enie
engineer was hardly In keeping with tne P ,pe :
matter he said that Mr. Treat had been to MICA
raeua and built railroad from Greytown 10 az, ,ne
divide When the canal company officials were u,I.
cussing the question OF raising money by the sae
bonds Mr.. Treat expressed the opinion ina ma
the canal could be built for less than sM"n" 90
He did not to undertake the whole work put
thought that n corporation would undertake IL TOT
the sum he had named o,os,,,on
from Mcdonald & Co. of New-York. contractors.
expressing their willingness TO take the work on
a few exceptions. Referring to the proposition OF
the Commission to change the entrance to Grey
town Would haIp involve ne going OUTSIDE Of Ncaasns terri
tory which could not be done under the concession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
WESTERN RAILROAD NOTES.

Chicago. May s-A call was issued yesterday foe
a meeting of the Transcontnental Passenger Assoc
citation in San Francisco on May 10. The docke<.
u,hch 10 a large one. embraces the mileage-tickee
question. ..
Brayton Ives the Burleigh receiver. and couns@
representing the various interests in the Nortnern
Pacific foreclosure litigation reached Portland
Ore. yesterday. Herbert l." Turner, representing
80 rarmsrs. Loan and Trust Company. of New.
York appeared before Judge Gilbert IN the Eniteo
States Circuit Court and took an ancillary 1ecrS
~ Foreclosures and sale Of the Northern Pacno
roads Copies of the decree in the other districts
we're filed in court yesterday The party retIrneo
w SeattIa last evening to appear before Judge
Hanford where decree for the washington as
At Greensboro KY, yesterday afternoon SPECIFY
Commissioner Messenger Smith. under decree OF
the tinted States Court, sold the I5ouisviIe' ~
louis and Terre Haute Railroad, Its brancnes ana
rolling stock and other belongings The road W.
arst offered in two parcels. and then as wnole'
and lanes Helm representing the new organa.
tion. composed Of John NJ Cook HARRY we,ssenss az
= :; Van Nostrand and Oscar Fenley became the
purchasers for $30O,0ol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
FOR PLACING A DUTY ON WOOL.

FOX PLACING n DUTY YIN WOOh'
MR.. CHANDELIERS PETITION TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTED SIGNED By MANY SENATORS.
Washington, May 5.-For several days Senator
Chandler has been getting signatures TO petition
addressed to the Finance Committee, asking that
committee to add an amendment placing duty on
wool to any revenue bill which may come up In tho
Senate II Is the Idea by this means to call atten-
ton to the amendments which will be proposed TO
the free alcohol measure should Mr.. Sherman
again move to take 1t up. and incidentally to snow
the strength OF those who favor duty on WOOL
The petition TO the committee is signed by Senators
Mitchell. Chandler Squire Mcbride. Lodge. Hale
Pritchard, Pettgrew. Hansbrough Frye. Davis
Brown. Perkins Baker. Gear. Elkins. Shoup wool
and lead) Hawley Wilson. Butler. Nelson. Pener
Gallinger Warren Clark. Burrows, Proctor, Sewell,
wetmore. Thurston and Cuom. and is as follows:
To the Senate Committee on Finance. ~
The undersigned request that In case any Din re,
lating internal revenue the tariff Is considered
by the Senate the present session. the Committee
on Finance will move and support the addition or
a clause providing for adequate duty on wool
note to Mr. Morrill, from Mr.. Chandler. which
accompanied the petition. reads as follows:
While handing to you the lnclosed request. take
occasion that, OF course. the members OF inc
Finance Committee to whom II Is addressed were
not asked to sign nor were the Senator's who voted
against taking up the Dingley bill, and few Sena-
tors are now absent. But think am able to say
that all the Republican Senator'S land the Fopullst
wool whenever any amendment is made TO the pres
tartH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE IN ChICAdO'

Chicago. May b-Moses zwibel, cigar manu'ace
urer of Bnghamton, n. Y. came TO chicago On
April IA to visit Louis Rees. On the evening OK
April Is Zwibel and Rees Went downtown On JUS
rass They became separated. and Rees was un-
able TO find his friend. Zwbel has not been heard
from since. Rees IL of the opinion that he mas oeen
murdered as he had considerable money Win I'll"
at the time OF his DISAPPEARANCE ,,s w,..
B!nghamton y. Y. May 5-Mr Zwbel nved Win WY.
his wife and two children In ms S Ws:
writing TO her husband whom she has not heard
from in three weeks. Zwibel s not drnkhK mSIs
and when he left this city he had cohsioeraoie
amount OF money with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
uPS WHITAKER HELD FOX MOhDbh.

DR., Iaryts n. Y. May 5-Mrs Martha Whttaker'
accussd Of poisoning parents. Jacob ana Frances
SNYDER was arraigned this morning before justice
r. A. Conkltng on a warrant 'ssusu Ny 49,.
tI,,r. an charge OF murder. Wilton Bennett.
ro,resentIng Mrs Whitaker. entered plea OF not
guilty and demanded examination The prosecu,
ton not being ready. the examination was aa)oTrneo
mil oclock tomorrow morning. and Mrs; Whit-
tnrnr was committed to the hospital under the sur
velance OF officer The hospital autno mo hae and nd
che was committed to the village JAIL from Whicn
he was released soon afterward. as more sultapie
quarters had been provided in the COMPUTATION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-06
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE CENTRAL VERMONT'S AFFAIRS

THE CENTRAL VEftNV.~f D III
Brattleboro VT, May "a hearing was neid a' On.
Rrooks House to-day before Judge Wheeler IN rN'
erence to the Central Vermont receiversnip MT.
Swayne OF New-York, presented petition on oe"a--
of Mr. Parsons for an order directing .he ,e'e'sv'
- nav, tho ,nrcrest on the Ogdensburg bonds The
hearing upcn that petition set for the first day
of the May term at Windsor
hearing was also had upon the petition OF IN:
Rutland Railroad Company for an order TO compss
the receivers to pay rent provided for the lease OK
In default to surrender the road The court maoo
- mt the rad be surrendered May at
midnight detailed statement showed that Wy
loss to the Central Vermont Company. from , tno
oneration of that road for the year 1885, was t.
than 81 OOO This is much less than has Deeh gen
orally supposed and shows the Rutland hoaa 70 n9
yahiSbie property The Rutland Company VIII taxo
OF its road according to the order OF tns
court May Z and operate 1t as an independent HIS