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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
CABOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Simonds returned
from an extended visit in New Hamp'
shire and Maine, Wednesday.
S. Swerdfeger has sold his grist mill to
B. J. Lance and Sons and is to give pos,
session, Sept. is.
Miss Adena Harvey is the guest of
Miss Matte Hersey in Barre.
West Dawson is very sick, and not
expected to recover. He has been moved
to the home of his son, Frank Dawson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
GROTON.

A republican rally will be held to-
morrow evening, August 30, at which
Alexander Dunnett of st, Johnsbury and
c. A. Bunker OF Peacham will be the
speakers. Strong arguments for sound
money may be expected from both gen.
tlemenand full house shouldgreet them.
Be sure to be on time and bring all the
friends YOU can with you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
NEWBIJRY.

The Orange county veterans reunion
will be held here Friday, Sept. A.. All
veterans and Others are invited to
attend. Gen. Stephen Thomas, Gen.
Grout, Col. Mansur, Major Grout, Scion
K. Berry, ]. K. Darling, Gov. Farnham
and many Others will attend. Camp fire
in the evening. Free entertainment and
a grand reunion time. Call for round
trip tickets.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

Waggles-Im hungry enough to eat
q dry crust, good woman.
Good Woman--Sorry / have none.
Shut the gate when you go out.-De-
troit Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

The first regular silver coinage to be
passed out in the order of business was
in October, 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

The whole system. is drained and
undermined by indolent ulcers and open
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
speedily heals them 1t is the best pile
cure known. Boynton & Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
LOWEK WATERFORD.

Rev. James c. Alvord, who
preached here during the summer about
ten years ago, is to preach here again
next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

The naturalists declare that the
feathers of birds are simply modified
hairs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
Daily Parade Of Horses, Cattle, etc.

FINE BANDS OF MUSIC,
and many other New and Novel Attractions
CHEAP RATES AND EXCURSIONS
on ali Railways.
Entries in Live Stock Departments close
Aug. 81; in all other Departments Aug 90.
Admission to Grounds as cents.
For further information, Prize Lists, Entry
Forms, etc, apply to
HON. JOHN MCINTOSH, II. X, FRASER,
President. Mgr. and Sec
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
FOR SALE.

The place owned by the late Freeman AL
lison, situated one-half mile above Fairbanks
village on the Danvlle road, consisting Of
house. barn and nine acres of land. Also,
one-horse lumber wagon, 1 one-horse ira
verse sled, one plow and numerous other
farming tools. For particulars. inquire on
the premises or of F. A. Allison at Allison &
Davies Cafe,
The morning times., 1896-11-21
HOLT WILL CASE AGAIN
Heirs-at-Law Take an Appeal From
Judge Hagner.
He Refused to Allow Miss Hyne,s
ReIinqnished Share to Be
Distributed.

Certaii features of the Hclt will case
have gone 10 the court OF appeals Chief
Justice Alvey late yesterday afternoon
signed an order granting the heirs at la W
the right of appeal from the order of Judge
Hagner, of the probate court, who some
time ago refused to grant the petition of
the heirs for the distribution OF that half
OF the estate rclinquished by Miss Hynes
IN the controversy over the alleged will
Miss Hynes having withdraw from the
contest, her share was really out of the
dispute, and Col. William G. Sterrett
Washington ID. Holt and others asked the
court for an order to the National Safe De-
post Savings and Trust Company, the adj
ministrator, for dist iribution of the estate
reserving. however, ST 900 to meet pos.
slble claim Of the other contestants under
the alleged viii.
e Judge Hagner, in refusing the petition
suggested that Washington Holt had sworn
in the trial that the late Judge advocate
had told him he had made a will. II such
was the case, argued the court, then there
exists the possibility OF such a will. Judge
Hagner did, however, direct the admins
traitor to render an accounting
Mr.. A. s. Worthington and Judge Wilson
were not sure that they could appeal from
Judge Hagner's order, but petitioned the
court or appeals to allow an appeal and
recitcd that 1t was in the interest of Justice
to all parties. Chief Justice Alvey signed
an order granting the relief sought. and
the case will come up next week for argu
melt.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
M'COLL DRANK KNOCKOUT
Drops or a Drug Used to Rob a
Stranger in the City.
Money and VaIise Taken From q
Prosperous Citizen of YOungs-
town, Ohio.

Dugald McCOll believes lie has been the
victim of thieves who used knockout
drops or other drugs upon him, and some
OF The headquarters detectives incline to
the same belief
McCon, canny Scot. about fifty years
OF age, with full dark beard and short
of stature, called at police headquarters
yesterday AFTERNOON and told his story to
detectives Eoardman and Gailahcr.
He reached this city Wednesday morning,
coming from his home at Youngstown,
Ohio, where he is reported to be in pros
porous circumstances. McColl had about
$40 in his pockets and prosperouslo looking
yalise. Soon after his arrival he visited
numerous saloons and drank enough whisky
to make him communicative and conf
Dental
= Finally like a flash he lost conscious
ness and does not remember where he
went, what he did, or with whom he as
soCiated until about daylight yesterday y
morning, when he found himself wander
ing aimlessly about the parks south Of
Pennsylvania avenue in a CaZed condition
OF mind. and minus his money and valise.
The Scotchman was taken in hand by
some humane persons, who directed him To
police headquarters. His appearance and
actions nsindicated that he had been knocked
out with drugs, but he could not remem-
Der any person in whose company he had
been.
He told Detective Gallaher that he Lad
fat bank account at Youngsto wn, and
that officer accompanied him to the Sec
und National Bank, where Cashier John c.
Ecklon mailed check for $40 signed by
-.ct al TO TIE Youngstown bank, ard tele-
graphed TO that Institution informing the
officers there of their depositor's distress
here.
Being penniless, Detective Roardman gave
Actoii an order iur lis dinner and break
fast this IN orning, as well as a ticket for
4 nights Lodging. The detectives are in
vcsugaung the case. They believe the
missing valisc ma be one Of the saloons
The morning times., 1896-11-21
DISTINGUISHED JERSEYITEs
They Pass Through the City En-
Route TO Chattanooga.

Hon. John ]. Potter and Francis Childs,
members OF the National Military Park
Commission, and party of distinguished
New Jerseyitcs, passed through the CITY
Iast evening en- route for Chattanooga
Tenn, 10 take part IN the dedication of
the New Jersey State monument at Chicka-
mauga, National Military Park, on Mon
day The party arrived at the baltimore
and ONO depot at S:55.
Besides the commissioners, there We're
in the party: Hon. L. c. Stokes, presi-
dent of the state senate; Hon George W,
hetchaIn, state senator: Hons. Charles
Hopkins, and p; Farmer Wamser, Gen.
Lambert, Major Pearson, Gen. Mcndie of
the Governors staff: Capts. Smith and
Matthews, OF the State troops: BENJAMIN
Murphy, chief OF police of Jersey CITY:
Hon. John q. Fisher, clerk Hudson county:
Hon. T., c. Stahl, department commanded
q. A. X: Tor the State of New Jersey:
Charles W. ogietree, and Francis Chiids,
Jr.
1t wss the intention of Gov. Griccs to
accompany the party, but he was pre-
vented by official business
he was represented by his private
secretary, Mr.. Il. Frank Sutherland, who
Is aiso secretary OF the National Military
Park Commission.
The party viii return on Tuesday, reach.
ing washington on Wedncsda v, at a m.
They WIN stop over here FOR breakfa st, and
probably take ride through the CITY be-
lore continuing the journey to Jersey
The morning times., 1896-11-21
CONSCIENCE HURT HIM.
Thief on Deathbed Restores Stolen
Money With Interest.

Tie Dalles, Ore Nov. 20.-Oyer thirty
years ago LOUIS Davenport. OF Mosier was
roDbed or IS 900 worth OF gold dust which
was never recovered Recently a stranger
caine, ,vaguel yhinting that hc might possibly
make disclosure about the theft. The
man went down to visit Mr.. Davenport at
MoSler last week, and yesterday as a re-
this city.
Tie stranger has been very reticent, but
by pnttlng disconnected NJ itcncntS tusptb her
Mr.. Davenport has gathered that the man
WHO picked up his grip cont flaming TN,
5000 In gold dust was known Ia thi,
stranger that some time since realizing
that he was approaching the grave, the
tiiiei hlauc Will IN which he provided for
the repayment OF the Ss 900 with Interest
at legal rates from the day II was taken
until Ii shall be paid.
Inc III gotten money, 1t seems. prOSpered
IN his hands and today amounts to over
". 900, which Will he paid to Mr. DavcI-
port.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
BREAKING Up A GANG.
Police Begin Operations on Corne,
yOafarS

The police have received frequent CON-
plants OF late of the conduct OF Young
rougts who hang about saloons and cor.
ners IN the neighhorhoOd Of the Govern
ment Printing Office, and insult passers-
by. especially ladies'.
First and streets and First and H
streets northeast: have heen the special
rendezvous Tor this class OF budding young
thugs who nae m1ta II very J,sarreea NJ -
Tor respectable people who are compelled
to pass through 'Swampoodle" after night
fall. ''
Last night Policemen Creagh and NJ.
Lynch began operations against the gang
and succeeded In landing. three at the New
Jersey avenue station. The prisoners gave
Mahoney and James Coughlin. They were
charged with disorderiy conduct
The morning times., 1896-11-21
THOUGHT HE WAS A CUBAN.
Brough Was Only Drunk and Got
Locked Up,

Charles {. Brough, aged thirty-three a
hricklayer, imbibed last evening until he
became boistrous. He thought he was a
defender of Cuba, and went out on the
commons at the corner of Thirteenth and
streets northeast, to fight the Spaniards.
Patrolman Payne captured him, and
carried him away To the Ninth street sta
tion-house.
Brough was pacific enough until the
desk sergeant command that he be
searched for deadly and dangerous wea-
pons. 1t was at the hour of the O'Clock
trick and there We're eighteen police
men in the room.
Brough again imagined himself in the
heart of Spanish camp, and made q
wild attack on the officers. He struck and
scratched, and attempted to bite until
the bluecnats moved in on him. After the
examination of his pockets he Went quietly
to his cell.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
HIT WITH a BRICK,
Harry Bradley Declines to Name
His Assailant

Harry B. Bradley, who lives at 1908
Thirty-first street, was struck in the head
by brick last night. thrown by some one
whose identity Bradley will not make
known.
Bradley was one of the witnesses in the
recent Pearson murder. trial, and 1t is
Thought tnat last nignts trouble was an
The brick made an ugly cash in the back
of the young mans head, and he was
taken to the Emergency Hospital In the pa.
troll wagon OF the Seventh precinct. After
having the injury dressed, however, he
was able to return to his home.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
b. & o. INDEBTEDN ESS.
Receivers Want TO Pay $500, 600 II
1t Can he Raised.

Baltimore, Nov. 2O.-Messrs. John X.
Cowen and Oscar G. Murray, receivers of
asked permission of the United States
court to issue $500 900 in certificates OF
Indebtedness, which would DC lien on
the property af the Maryland Construction
paying debts of that company, now due
70 the extent OF $3.50 900, To pay $751;
900 for the electric plant which they
say will be self-suppOrting, and to apply
100000 to the construction of train
sheds at Camden station.
The receivers recommend the ABANDON
ment of the proposition to build n new
station at Conway street, and to sell
$500 700 worth of real estate there.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
BEGGED FROM AN OFFICER
Policeman Was In Citizens Clothes
and Locked Boyle Up.

Policeman Walsh and Patrick Bovle
promenaded the Avenue last night with
serious results to Patrick The policeman n
was Off duty and dressed in citizens
clothes. Patricks chronic state is off
duty, and he was dressed in most any old
clothes.
Mr.. Walsh began his promenade at the
Peace monument and Patrick started in at
the Treasury In the course of events they
met: Patrick put the same old question
he had asked fifty people, Sol. boss,
We'll, should grin. Amt fed me face
fer foorteen hours" replied Patrick Then
lie breathed hard and the patrolman stag
gered.
You're drunk. man. said Walsh, "you
don't need money for food
Yer kin go ter -" said Patrick, and
a volley of oaths folio owed.
well, Wen go together" said Walsh
At the New Jersey avenue station Patrick
was charged with vagrancy
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Sunday Night Club.

Mrs. Won wimpffen. d. First street, en-
occasion or the celebration of the birth
days OF the composers Gluck and Mep,icIs-
sohn, the evening being devoted to the
study OF the overture" "Alcests" and "Iphe-
and the "Ruy Bias overture OF the latter,
all being played with eight hands two
pianos) and quartet of strings, the strings
Meta Won Wimprfen, Rebecca Rehrand
Grace Story, Annie Marshall, Bessi. Moore
Pauline Iseman, and Florence Wieser, and
Messrs Won Wimpffen, Ulke, Lovy, Cohen,
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Cleaned Ip a Saloon

John Raymond, a razor, and a consider
able amount of whisky succeeded In clean
ing Bush's saloon on Seventh street YES
companions were gathered I'm by Polira,
man Cox. At the station the man was
charged with assaulting James Doyle. who
was in the saloon, the razor was locked
away in tie station-keeper's desk, and
the whisky was locked up in cell along
with its owner. Doyle was not hurt. but
had narrow escape from serious jury.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
CLARK Under BONDS.
He Threatened to XIII His WIFE
in a Hotel

John clark, the man who was arrested
Tor going To the Hotel oxford and throat
ening to Kill his wife who worked there.
was arraigned before Judge Miller YES.
terday. '.'
One OF the bell BOYS at the boto, ..s,,.
fled that Clark had been there severa
times looking for his wife and had told The
proprietor that 'he needn't be surprised
Mrs Clark testified that shc had worked
and supported herself and baby for a
number OF years and that her hnsba nd
who had been separated from her had
threatened to kill her on sight
When Clark was arrested an arsenal OF
eight or ten guns We're found in his rooms
Judge Miller heard the story and put
Clark under 5000 bonds to keep the peace.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
suit Against ONO RaiIroad..

Columbus, o., NOV. 2O.-The United
States Interstate Commerce Commission
filed suits III the United States court
here this afternoon to compel the Eastern
Sn,o Snn5usS Sw nnd Hrr,nr k,,Wex @ Ca,, anus
and the Bellaire, GAINESVILLE anu Cincinnati
Railway Company To file the annual re-
port to the commission, required by the
law. Aandamus Is returnablc OH Deccns-
her B.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
PUSHING THE FORTIFICATIoNs.
Large Force OF workmeu Engaged
Omy ana Ntght at Hensacnla

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 2O.-Since the
recent visit OF Gen. Craighin, chief OF
engineers OF the United states Army, a
large force OF workmen has been engaged
night and day In pushing the work or
modern Notifications on Santa Rosa ISL
and TO completion.
ininense lsappearing batteries of modern
guns are being put in. The fortifiCations
at Forts Pickens and Barrancas are also
being strengthened.
III Il very short while this work will
have progressed to u point where it would
be impossible for the war vessels OF any
foreign enemy TO come close enough to
do any damage to the city. Entrance to
the harbor is protected by electrically
operated sunkeli toructloes
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Hay Fever and Catarrh Relic

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Sold by F c. Williams & Co., 9th and F
sts.; 7. E. Ogram, 1 3th and Pa. ave, and
GillmaD's Pharmacy. 627 Pa. ave.
The morning times., 1896-11-21

Williamson, w. Va, Nov 2O.-Detectives
]. H. Clark and William Bevins, who Killed
James and Anderson Mount, are now in
Is badly injured by the bullet wound re-
ceived In the encounter with the Mounts
Clark and Revins have had several en-
counters before with notorious gangs in
tnls part OF the country and have been very
efficient in their duty.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Sensational DEVELOPMENTS Expected

Topeka, Kan, Nov 2O.-Attorne VS. Keeler
and Hite were today served with notices
that certain depOsitions in the Santa Fe
stock -jobbing scheme would be taken out
side of Kansas, and Informing them of the
names, dates and places. 1t is said that
some sensational developments will be made
in these foreign deuosItions They will IL.
presentedto Judge Foster when the Federal
court opens next Monday.
The morning times., 1896-11-21

Chicago, Nov. 2O..The Central passen.
ger committee again failed today to come
to an agreement on some kind OF an inter
result was barren OF any hope that an
agreement will be reached in the near
future The prospects are not bright for
the commercial travellers getting any con-
cessions from the Eastern and Central rail
road men.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Place for Col. Grayson.

The friendsof Col. Joel Grayson of Vienna,
Va, will urge his appointment as Governor
has for many years been connected with
the House docum ent room at the Capitol,
and during this time has made for himself
mepbers of both the House and Senate.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
FELL TWENTY-FIVE FEET.
Trainman Charles Martin Tumbled
From n Bridge,

Cha rles Martin, trainman living at
No. 80 N street northeast, fell from a
bridge over the Metropolitan Branch of
the Baltimore and Ohio yesterday and
was seriously injured.
The man was said 10 have fallen a dis
tance of twenty-five feet. He was brought
TO Emergency Hospital and an examination
by thephysicianS show ed that h. W as uffer.
ing from shock. 1t was not known last
night il the man was injured internally
The morning times., 1896-11-21
st. Loutsan Killed Htmse,,

ST. Louis. Nov. 2O.-Harry Sherwood.
st. Louis Trust Company, blew out his
brains this afternoon at his home on Morgan
street. He was son of Judge Sherw Sod
or the supreme court, and had been III
lately. HIS accounts at the trust com
pany are all right.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
EVIDENCE AGAINST KAISER.
Norristown Man Must Stand Trial
for Wife Murder.

Norristown, Pa, Nov 20.-Charles o.
Kaiser will nave to stand trial for the
murder OF his wife, Mrs. Emma r. Kaiser,
on the night of October 2S.
Kaiser claimed that he had been robbed
by highwa ymen, who shot him and his
wife. Some OF the alleged stolen articles
were afterward found, and Kaiser was ar
rested.
Tie inquest took place this morning, and
theevidcnce produced wasdecIdedly against
Kaiser.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Convict Cronin Kiiled tine Warden

Convict CrOnin Killed the Warden.
Plttsburg, Pa, Nov 2O.--The Inquest on
the body of Warden McCrea OF the F.ie
prison, Killed yesterday, was concluded late
this Afternoon Patrick ronin, the prisoner,
who was attempting To escape from the
train, was held oil Il charge of murder
Testimony sh wed that Crouin had held
of Mr.. McCrea and pulled him from the
train as he Jumped. Crouin has only slight
chances for recovery.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Bermuda Sailed for Halifax.

New York, Nov. 2O.-Thc steamship
evidently had no cargo, as her load line
was above the water. The vessel was
finally cleared yesterday. She is com.
manded by Capt. Scott.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Saw the Point Finally.

A man said, when was young chap,
/ could use coffee and tobacco without their
troubling me. but as I get along In years,
they both distress me. quit tobacco,
but only got little better; liver, stomach
and bowels kept all out OF gear until finally
my old doctor told me that coffee had the
same poisonous alkaloids as tobacco. but
not quite SO many, and advised Inc to leave
IL off and give nature chance To- build
up. I didn't take much stock in the
o.1 mans advice, but found out by trying
1t that lie was Just right. Still I missed
my hot drink at breakfast and supper
tried chocolate, but that lacks the taste
+ like, and Tea don't exactly go to the
spot. Lately have been drinking Postum
Cereal Coffee aud like 1t better than the
old coffee 1t has that pungent taste
that fits my notion OF a hot drink and 1t
agrees with me well enough that l have
put on. 10 pounds in month. It is
made OF graius wholly, and brews deep,
rich color, ike the finest Mocha. Wife
buys it at the grocery aud says 1t costs us
about one-third what coffee used to-" It
comes from Battle Creek, Mich.
pr nenss SAWS Pse sdna hns
tested and found to be excellent.
Beware OF the fraudulent limitations of
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Veterans Ready to Fight Again

st. Augustine. Fla, Nov. .2O.-Chatfield
Fort Marion last night and passed a reso-
luton rendering Its services to the gem
eral government in case of war with
Spain, or any foreign power.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
NEVER MOVED 4 MUSCLE
Instructions Of Congress That We're
Not Followed.
IN ACTION OF COMMITTEES

Two We're Appointed to Investigate
Matters of Great Interest to the
District-One on Subways. the
Other on Charlottesville Election
Seems to he the Excuse.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Political Troubles in Hayti.

Political Troubles in Haytt.
Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 20.-Mail ad-
vices here confirm the rumors which have
reached here OF the existence OF political
troublesin In Hayti, emanating from financial
scandals, and a revolution is feared as the
result
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Chinese G0RD0N's FRIEND.
Col. Chaillu-Long Entsrtains Washing
toms Literary Folks.
DIPLOMAT TO KING MTEsI

Distinguished African Explorer Re-
cites His Experiences Under AUS
pices Of National Geographic So
ciety-FrOm Cairo to Sources OF
the Nile.
The morning times., 1896-11-21
Decorated Ware,

~ 20 New Pattern
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.aa large dS size. 10 pieces. :. :. .'s1.s2
1910 Decorated Dinner Set,
$1,000 Decorated Dinner Set,
~ pieces: :. -. :. :. 4.s5
9Sc DECORATED China L usl,idores 3sc
81 30 Half Dozen French China
Cups and Saucers. hSc
The morning times., 1896-11-21

Beware Of the fraudulent limitations of
the original Postum Cereal Gruin coffee
Insist oil Postum.
Sold by ". H. Zeh. H. p. Beattie and
Roy u Craig.