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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

Fire Alarm.-The Paddocks Village
fire alarm sounded at ten minutes Of one
Tuesday noon. While the men in o. V.
Hooker & Sons foundry were eating
their dinner they noticed smoke in the
corner Of the building, and it took but a
few seconds to find that the granite polish
ing shed was on fire. The alarm was at
once rung. In three minutes the Island
hose company had stream on the fire.
few minutes after the Summerville and
Flanders, No. s, hose companies and the
hook and ladder company arrived, but
were not needed The shed was attached
to the farther side of the Hooker foundry,
built about four years ago and equipped
with about SITS worth OF machinery,
betting and other tools for polishing
granite. 1t was owned by Moron &
Forbes, stone cutters, who have a gran
lite shed at the lett oI the foundry. Two
stones were in the shed, valued at $40
Moron & Forbes estimate their loss al
500 or over, according to the amount
of damage done to the polishing machin,
and stones. They were not insured.
few dollars in new clapboards will covel
all the damage to the foundry. The fir'
is thought to have caught from reC
hot shatting
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

-Jovite Pinar6 has had his pension in
creased.
w. w. Sprague has been appointed a
snotary public.
The college students are home for the
Easter vacation.
George c. Richardson has bought the
place in Paddock village owned by War
rem Estabrooks for $500.
Work is progressing on the old Ran.
dali drug store and it will soon be filled
with goods and ready for customers.
DIR. James R. Nelson will treat the
poor free of charge every Saturday
afternoon in all diseases OF the eye and
ear, nose and throat.
DR.. G. B. Bullard was arrested yes
terday afternoon for disturbing the
peace. He was placed under bonds
for his hearing which will occur Monday.
The aquarium of trout in the show
window OF S. A. Moore & Co. attracts
lots OF attention from passers by. The
largest fish is nearly foot long and
weighs one half pound.
James Walker, workman in the
stone sheds, struck his knee with ham,
mer one day last week which made him
| limp quite badly and unfit him for work.
"A number of the young men Of the
Catholic church are rehearsing for play
which will be given sometime next
month. The play will be given in French
and the parts are all taken by boys.
The CALIFORNIAN received a welcome
reminder of spring the past week from
the Mcfarland Brothers stock farm in
the shape of some nice lettuce. A. B.
Pringle is the manager OF the farm aud is
an expert in the line of gardening.
The auction of Or. Billiards. live
stock and farm property next Saturday
forenoon will doubtless attract many
buyers. The Doctor has as fine horses
and COWS as there are in the county, and
they ought to sell for good figure.
Landlord Chase of the st. Johnsbury
House hitchej up his four dapple grays
to the barge Starlight" last Sunday al
ternoon and gave his travelling men a
sleighride to Lyndonville and back. The
trip was greatly enjoyed and appreciated
The reduced round trip tickets, which
have been placed on sale at the various
stations by the Boston & Maine railroad
for the annual session of the Vermont
Conference at Barre, will be good going
April 6 to l II, and good returning until
April IA.
George Maillet is making some repairs
on his house on Pearl street. The second
story will be finished into tenement
for himself and the first story put ir
condition to rent, ready for the big de
mand for good tenements if the shoe
factory gets started.
Frank Edwards, who had a gast
cut in the top of his head last week
by kick from a horse, was out agair
the next day. The accident occurred IL
the stable on Railroad street. The horse
became frightened after the harness was
taken off and started to run, when Ed
wards Selling him by the head and at
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Handsomely Entertained.-The NV

tic Club were the guests OF the Lyndon
Club Wednesday evening in their fine
suite of rooms in the new Masonic block.
About 80 members of the ST. Johnsbury
Club attended the reception and were
handsomely entertained. The evening
passed quickly in playing games and
repast was served. The Lyndon Club
have the finest club rooms in this section
of the state, and the members of the
Mystic Club who had the privilege of at
tending the reception carried away with
them very pleasant memories of Lyndon
vile hospitality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Bankers Observation-Disclosures sore,

~-SN~--~~.O--'
resentatives of the banks in different
parts of the state met at the Pavilion in
Montpelier, Wednesday, for the purpose
Of organizing state association to be
known as the Vermont State Bankers
association, the object Of which shall be
to mutually protect and promote the in
terests of the banking corporations all
over the state.
Col. +. S. Stranahan of st. Albans
was elected vice president and ex-Gover-
nor Carroll S. Page and William S. Boyn-
ton are members Of the executive COM
mittee. Representatives from the local
banks present at the meeting were 7. M.
Howard, Homer E. Smith, William S.
Boynton, John 7. Ritchie, A. L. Bailey
and c. w. Ruiter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Prof. Tupper,s Lecture.-prof. Tul

Prof. Tupper's Lecture.-Prof. Tup-
per OF the University of Vermont gave his
first lecture in the University Extension
course last Friday evening in Atheneum
Hall. 1t was an Introductory address
upon early American literature, closing
with a sketch OF the different works oi
Cooper and Irving and their places in the
field of letters. Prof. Tupper spoke en-.
tirely wi hout notes and is thoroughly in
love with his theme. About 25 remained
after the lecture to theclass where very
profitable time was spent. The second
lecture CONES this evening, and the subject
is Emerson and Thoreau. This series will
prove very profitable to all who attend
and those who were present at the first
lecture are sure to be there tonight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
THE SHOE FACTORY.
Much Enthusiasm Manifested at the Board Of
Trade rleeting.-A Subscription Paper
Started.

MUCH enthusiasm MANIFESTED AT the BOARD OF
Trade rIeeting.-A Subscription Paper
Started.
A special meeting of the Board OF
Trade was held on Monday evening to
hear the report of the manufacturing
committee on the proposal Of Mr.. Sterl.
ing OF Holliston, Mass, to come here to
run shoe factory. The room was
crowded to the door and many were un-
able to gain admittance.
President Mackinnon called on c. P.
Carpenter as chairman of the committee
to present the report. Mr.. Carpenter
said Mr.. Sterling proposed to have the
citizens of this town subscribe $4,000,
$4,000 of which would build the fac
tory. The rest would be used for the
purchase of stock and operating expen-
ses. Such a factory would employ 800
hands and produce alter little while,
1000 pairs of shoes per. day. Mr.. Sterl
ing would put in the machinery and
work on salary as manager. He would al
so bring a salesman who could sell to the
trade $500, 900 worth of shoes year.
One-third Of the help would be women
and their wages would range from SO to
SIS week. The men would earn from
81 to 20 per week. Mr.. Sterling thought
the concern would pay after the first
year, and it was his expectation to en-
ploy help from this town and vicinity as
much as possible. 1t was his intention
to manufacture only the cheaper grades
of mems shoes, and with such large
territory to market his goods in be did
not expect there would be dull time at
any time of the year. Mr.. Carpenter
read number ofletters from wholesale
shoe dealers endorsing Mr.. Sterling and
then answered number OF questions.
M. ]. Caldbeck and John Mcdonald
made enthusiastic speeches in favor Of
the factory and urged that the
books be opened that night. A. H
Mcleod favored having committee ap
pointed at once to solicit funds ior the
proposed factory. Secretary Eldridg,
spoke Of a visit he had with Mr.. Sterl
ing and how he latter thought thre'
story building 80 by 200 feet would b.
about the right size.
On motion of Mr.. Mcleod the presi
dent appointed o. S. Abbott, c. P. Car
penter, Louis Gingras, M. ]. Caldbecl
= and c. c. Follansbee to circulate sub
scription papers around townto see how
much could be subscribed. The meeting
then adjourned.
1t is understood that about $4,000
has already been subscribed, Anothe
meeting will be held in the Board O
Trade rooms next Saturday evening a
z O'Clock to receive subscriptions for tn,
enterprise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

Birthday Surprise.-A surprise party
was given Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Morrison
at their home in Fairbanks Village Sat-
urday night, it being Mrs. Morrison's
birthday. Music and games occupied
the evening Refreshments were served.
During the evening Miss Elizabeth Nc
Lane in behalf of her friends, presented
Mrs. Morrison with a handsome silver
pickle castor. The friends departed
wishing her many happy returns of the
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

tempting to stop him by force, was
thrown down and received the blow in
the head from the horses hoof. 1t was
a narrow escape from more serious
injury.
Scott & Underwood have fine line
of Easter novelties, which are meeting
with ready sale. Their china set which
was started at $25 and reduced dollar
each day was sold Monday for SIC. The
fortunate purchaser was the popular con-
ductor, Charles Ranney.
Sam Moore's big barge took jolly
crowd of 20, including the Imperial
Quartette and Mrs. George H. Frost.
reader, to Passumpsic, Tuesday evening,
where concert was given in the new
church. A large audience was present
and called for frequent encores. The
Imperial combination always gives
satisfaction.
These are the advertised letters for
the week: Ethel Bruce. Mrs. Lucia c.
Daniels, Mrs. May Miller, Miss Katie
Scott, Mrs. William Sylvester, Miss
Maggie Wilson, Harry F. Fowkes, H. ].
Goodell, ]. G. Harris, Ellsworth E. La
mory, E. W. Maynard, c. P. Rainey. w.
H. Smith, William Scanlon.
Rev. DR.. Scott F. Hershey gave an
other of his patriotic lectures at Music
Hall Tuesday evening, taking as his sub
ject the restriction Of immigration. He
took very strong ground against allow.
ing all classes of foreigners to come to
America, and was frequently applauded
in his address. Mr.. Batchelder played
two cornet solos during the evening.
Instead Of the regular monthly meet.
ing of the Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union, a birthday social" will be
held at the home Of Mrs. S. H. Bracket
% Main street, on Monday evening
March 80, at half past seven. Light re.
freshments will be served and ten cent
collection will be taken. All members
and honorary members are cordially in
vited. Please bring friend.
Prof. S. H. Bracket is meeting with
great success in his results with the X
rays. picture in Bingham's window
of a mans hand with the spectacles and
case behind the hand has attracted much
attention. He has also made a photo
graph OF Harvlin Paddock's hand, show
ing very plainly piece of steel which
has been in Mr.. Paddock's hand for owe
fveyears. Prof Bracket has offered hi
photographs for sale and they are very
interesting souvenirs OF his success alone
this wonderful line Of discovery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
NEW ADS THIS WEEK.

Foreign Tours.
Girl Wanted.
Gold Star Cigars.
Mistake-J. S. Meigs.
Popular Photos-KelloRg's.
Free Lecture--Dr. K. c. Flower.
The New Man-E. d. Steele &r Co.
Home Comfort-G. A. Day, Agent.
Sugar Thermometers-C. c. Bingham.
Spalding Bicycle-Boynton & Eastman.
Leather, Zinc, Fibre-S. A. NJ oore g. Co.
Business card-James r. Nelson, M. d.
Business Card-F. S. Huckins, Optican.
confucius XII, 3-Barbour's Bus. College
Is Your Money Dear to You ?--Wilson g. King.
No Deluge, but Spring Floods Z. N. Randall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

Merchants Meet.-The merchants
met in Board of Trade rooms Thursday
evening and discussed the matter of
Merchants week" to be held at time OF
the Musical festival. Plans were dis
cussed and it was decided to call meet
ing of the Merchants Association next
Monday evening in Board OF Trade
rooms at 7.30 o'clock. All merchants,
whether members of the old association
or not, are invited to attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Academy Notes. The Semi Mass a

taking their final examinations Tvs week
The joint debate between the Adelphian
and Athenian societies will be eheld Satur-
day evening at $780, at the Academy
The question is, Resolved, That in it
present form the daily press Of the United
States does more good than harm
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Knights Of Pythias.

A regular meeting of Apollo Lodge No. 2
K. P will be held Tuesday evening, March
81. The Ranks of Esquire and Knight will
be conferred al this time. Balloting on ap
plication.
w w. HUSBAND, c, c.
HENRY w. ELLIS. K. r. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

knights Of Honor, No. of8,
Meet second and fourth Tuesday In each
month In G. A. X. Hail.
N. NJ. JOHNSON, Dictator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

Palestine Commanderv, No. g., K. T., holds
a special conclave Tuesday evening. March
31st The Order of the Red Cross will be
conferred
CHAs. A, CALDBRwooD, &. c.
DRLos NJ. BACON, Recorder.
Caledonia Council. No. 13, r. g. s. M,
holds a Special Assembly on Wednesday
evening, April 1st. The several degrees of
the council will be conferred upon large
class OF candidates.
The Grand Master. Col. Myron ]. Horton,
Of Poultney. is exp- -cted 10 be present.
HORACE A. KiDDBR, T. I. M.
DBLos NJ. BACON, Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
Clover Temple, Rathbone Sisters
Masonic.

Holds their regular meeting in Castle Hall
next Monday evening at 7.30 p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27
WEATHER RECORD.
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

A. before figures indicates below zero.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

h, GEO. C. FELCH
"otorte Tuning and Regulating.
.SU'rry Street, st. Johnsbury, VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-03-27

Il baHNRiAGE CERTIFICATES. We carry
n largest line of marriage certificates
ots t"e state at prices ranging from 10
n 's > TO one dollar. Call and examine the
II at the CALIFORNIAN Office.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-05-29
CAPSIZED A FERRYBOAT
A Cyclones Death Freak at
Cairo, Ills.
THOSE WHO PERISHED NUMBER Ii.
Victims Were Penned Up Tn the fahi"
To Keep out "f the Rsin-Men at th"
Pilot wheel BIown Into the River
Others Had Narrow Escapes

CAIRO, Ills, May 27-A hurricane
and cyclone has struck this city
The Opera house and Union depot
were unroofcd, numbers of treei de-
stroyed and signs blown down. u IT no
houses were destroyed nor lives i1St IN
the CITY. The Irrryboat Katharine WAS
capsized at the mouth of the ONO.
drowning all IN board hnt the captain
engineer aud clerk
The storm came 1p very suddenly
from the northwest. The ferryhnat had
Just started from Cairo and was still IN
the Ohio river and near the iIiin"is
shore The rain was very heavy and
most of rhe people were all in the cabin
with the doors shut There WAS no
warning. the boat turned over when
the squall first struck her
The 6.aDttin and the clerk were both
at the wheel and were blown out of thu.
pilOthOuSe into the water and the boat
turned over ON them. They happened
TO be 50 far away that - she came oveI
they caught the guard and pulled out
from beneath her of those in the
cabin only DIR. Orr and Joseph Curry
got out and they were badly hurt
The following were drowned: Chas
GilOhofer, Cairo; Daniel Hayes. Cairo :;
a colOred woman, Cairo; Ward RItten-
house. Cairo; Mir. and Miss Stanley.
Wickliffc, Ky: Richard Thurman. u
printer, Cairo; Mrs. William Shannon
and baby, Birds Point. Mrs Mary
Jones. Jackson. Tenn Lewis Hall.
6olOred. Cairo Asbury Alexander. col
ored. Wickhffe, Ky George Davis. col
ored. Cairo Miss Orr, Birds Point
At Birds Point. Mo. opposite this
city, a church and ten other buildings
We're moved from their foundations.
trees blown across tracks and the run
ming of trains interfered with.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-05-29
c. +. SOCIETIES won.
General Assembly Votes to Lei
Them Alone
THE REPORT ON HOME MISSIONS
Almost Causes Outbreaks 90 fh. sab
jeet Of the New Pr-~byt.r's" i:'rihinS
fn New CIo~.r Inspection OF
Mission Matters Decided On.

SARATOGA. MAY - The Christian
Fndeavor societies have wan a victory
i'm the Presbyterian general assembly
Thos. Interested IN the movement We're
i'm the majority. and they 'x'.,',iSed
their power They eliminated nf st of
tho rcport of the committee ON relations
of Young people to the church and dis
charged the committee The sum total
of the assembly's action comprised the
adoption of "a statement nf relations
between individual societies and
churches which was directed to 10"
read IN the various societies, and of a
provision for the collection of Christian
EndeavOr statistics. Provision was also
made for a committee of five tO report
on the brotherhood of Andrew aud
Phillip aud on boys brlgadeS.
The discussion ON the report on home
missions showed that the assembly was
on the brink of an outb' sak on the snb-
lect of a new Presbyterian building IN
New York The action finally taken
has heen variously interpreted. Ii CON
templated the Inauguration of synodIcai
suStcnation of the msSIUh work within
the bounds of each synod. and some of
the members of the assembly have ex-
pressed themselves as believing this TO
be the first step toward the diSlntrgra-
tion of the board OF home missions.
The resolutions provide for closer pres
byteria inspection of requiSitions on
the mission board; for II movement
toward self-support within each pres
bytery and synod. and for committee
of nine to advise with the board as tn
retrenchment, the causes of the present
debt and improved methods of re-
trenchment.
Resolutions favorlng International
arbitration We're adopted
The report of the board of aid for
colleges was first considered II was
presented by DR. Thomas f Clelland Of
Duluth The report showed, receipts.
$50. 1873: expenditures, S9S.7S7. with a
total balance on hand of 81 ,i49. The
receipts for the year decreased $50, $50.
During IL years of existence the board
has aided 56 institutions and expended
SI,I43. 1861 1t holds mortgages of SI73.-
3SS on property valued at 1912 .429 The
report commended the board aud rec
ommended contributions of Sl5o.Wh
during the coming year
The moderator and clerks. acting as 9
committee on the next place of meet
ing. met with representatives of PetoS
KEY, Mich, San Francisco and Other
places which desire TO entertain th'
assembly of 1897 A strong effort wa
made on behalf of Saratoga. The reSnl
of the conference is not yet known
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-05-29
KNIGHTS TeMPLAR coNcLAve.
A Big Parade Opened the state Meeting
at Scrantos.


at Scrantos.
SCRANTON, Pa, May 27.-The forty
third annual conclave of the grand com
mandery of Knights Templar of Penn
sylvania opened with parade, which
was witnessed by one of the largest
crowds in the towns history. Thirty
nine communicates, .507 sir knights,
and 33 bands of music were in line. The
parade was reviewed by K f. Sir War
rem Larue Thomas. grand master of the
United States, r f. Sir Edward b.
Spencer of Philadelphia, state granf.
commander and the other IA grand Of
ticers and by seven past grand com
manders. The mounted COrinthian
Chasseurs No. 53 escorted the grand
cOmmandery.
The presence here of Grand Master
Thomas was a surprise even to the com
manders. He was joined at Philadel-
phia by r. +. Sir James H. Hopkins, P.
q. G. and p. G.. NJ, of Pittsburg.
The first session was held in the
rockingham theater. The routine
business was transacted, chiefly the re-
ceptiOn of the reports of the grand Off
GERS and appeals. Ex- Mayor w. l..
COnnell of Scranton welcomed the
gathering and a response was made by
Z. +. SirlIrving P. Wanger of Norris
Gown. past grand commander.
The only contest will be for the
Junior wardenship, the lowest office as
the other offices, from that of grand
commander down, are, according to
custom. attained by graduation. For
junior warden the candidates are: +.
Sir L. Frank Penman, of Melita, No.
6s, Scraneon Robert J. Linden of
Philadelphia No. 2; Ezra III. Bartlett,
of Mary. No. 30, of Philadelphia, and
Wilson L. Flemming, of Constans, No.
S3, of Bellefonte.
Mr.. Penman appears to have the ad-
vantage, as the Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania members are united for him. and
this section is largely represented. The
Philadelphia members are divided for
Mr. Linden and Mr.. Bartlett, while
Mr. Fleming, the Bellefonte candidate
Is handicapped by the smallness of tbs
delegation from his sectIpu
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-05-29
STATE HAPPENINGS.

DR.. w. A. McGill. a prominent ply
sician. died at Erie.
Central Pennsylvania grangers held a
meeting at state college
The strike at Wilkes mill. Sharon.
was declared off, the men returning to
work.
Frank Bennett was acquitted of the
murder of Samuel Dorsey at Washing
ton.
William Doyle was struck by Pan
handle train at Bloomfield tunnel and
received injuries which may cause his
death
A number of prominent Butler young
men. who We're arrested while indulg-
ing in a quiet game of poker on Sunday.
were hned 81 each and warned not to do
il again.
Burglars were caught in the act of
plundering Alexander Douglas house at
Beaver Falls. Mr.. Douglas fired wound
ing one of the men. but his companion
carried him off
The Sandy Ridge fire brick works at
Philhpsburg have been purchased by
w. A. Scott of Pittsburg and E. j.
Pruner and George ID. Blair OF Tyrone.
and works will be started in a few
weeks.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-05-29
MORE TAX ON BEER.
Proposed In the Senate to So Amend
FILLED Cheese Bill.

Proposed In the Senate to So Amend
FILLED Cheese Bill.
WASHINGTON, May p. - Tariff and
finance each came in for share of cOu-
sideration IN the senate Senator Sher-
man succeeded in having the filed
cheese bill taken up. whereupon Sena-
tor Dubois (Rep., Ida) offered an
amendment adding 76 ceuts per barrel
tO the tax on beer The senator said hi
amendment was intended to test the
sincerity o. senators who expressed
the patriotic desire TO aud the treasury
by raising more revenue
Mr. Sherman opposed the Amendments
as d skillful means to defeat ths cheese
hill His motion TO table the DGSois
amendment was defeated-yeas. 25 =:
nays. 80 On the question IF a4G3tiEg
the amendment the debate bseams gsn
erat Senators Mills an4 Cray support
ing aud Nelson. AidrlrL anT Viial 1P-
posing 1T The ojn G-r P=n4ln2 Ieer
amendment wers IIsplal@. - ;L= IGr.r
bill which vas advocated - d,
PrItchard REP \ g anI Cp3o.51 oy
Mr. Lindsay Dem. Ky
a bill was passed 70 pensioue At *7I a
month. the widow of Generai Gzorge
F Spencer, at one tins United State.
senator from Alabama