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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
STARTLING AGAINST SPARROWS.
German Bird to be Pitted Against the
English One In Pennsylvania.

German Bird to De Pitted Against the
English One In Pennsylvania.
Not deferred by the many failures tc
eAterminate the English sparrow, the
Allegheny department of public works
has adopted a new plan to rid the city
of this pathological pest. If the new
plan is worth anything at all, next sum-
mer will see numberless conflicts be-
tween the English sparrow and the
German startling. The Allegheny de-
partment of public works puts its faith
in the Startling, and predicts the early
determination of the sparrow.
David Fulton, superintendent of Riv-
erview park, says the German startling
is the inveterate foe of the sparrow.
whenever the starting has obtained a
foothold the sparrow eventually has dis
appeared. The starting drives him
from his feeding grounds, destroys his
nest and kills his young. Intact, he per-
secutes the sparrow with the same per-
tinacity that the sparrow shows toward
the native birds that he has driven out
of the Allegheny region.
Superintendent Fulton some time ago
obtained a number of pairs of starlings,
which have been breeding in the aviary
in Riverview park. By next spring $500
full-ledged sparrow killers will be
turned loose in the city. The starting
is a beautiful bird, about nine inches
long, with glistening green-black feath-
ers. One bird is more than a match
for a half dozen sparrows. Equaling his
special enemy in pugnacity, he eXcels
him in strength and quickness of wing.
The starting is migratory, but as the
sparrow does not breed in winter, it is
not feared that the southwark fight Of
the German bird will be followed by an
increase in the number of sparrows.
Migratory though he is, the starting is
said to be fond of his home and to re-
turn to it every spring.
A local German ornithologist sounded
a solemn note Of warning when he heard
of A~llegheny's new project. "Letthe de-
partment of public works beware" he
said. "The sparrows were first intro
duced in America because they were
considered useful. AS the original two
dozen pairs increased to thousands they
were found to be a nuisance. They
ruined the crops by devouriDg them and
added to the damage by driving the in
sectivorous birds away. 1t is true that
the starting will persecute the sparrow,
but unfortunately, he is as much an
Ishmael among songbirds as the spar
row is. The startling will find it more
to his liking to drive out the few song
birds thatthe other has left, rather than
to devote his time and attention to the
quarrelsome little sparrow, who is
brave even if he isn't strong. The
startling is as impudent as the cuckoo,
and, like him, thinks it ridiculous to
build himself a nest when by looking
about he can find and utilize a domicile
that some other bird has built. Super
intendent Fulton will be sorry for hav-
ing introduced this fighter.'-N. Y. Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26

Horace Locklin OF this place and Miss
bessie Russell of East Lyndon were mar
ried yesterday at the home of the brides
parents. Both are well.known and pop
ular young people here. Mr.. Locklin is
employed by the electric light company
and also has charge OF Blodgett's bicycle
repair shop. Miss Russell is one of the
teachers in the village school here.
The Gun club held a shoot at their
range yesterday morning. The
storm rendered the sport somewhat
unpleasant.
Joe Bilodeau has a position as street
a conductor with the West End
railway in Boston.
Ray Wilcomb, who is attending a bus
mess college in Burlington, was at home
for Thanksgiving. He returns to Bur-
lington Monday.
Mrs. W. c. Johnson is visiting in Derby
and Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Nutting of Bran
don spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Nut
ting's sister, Mrs. c. d. Wilcomb.
]. P. Webster, the coming new post
master, was given a serenade by his sup
porters Saturday evening, the band being
called out to provide music. The new
postmaster reciprocated by inviting them
all to Webb's hotel for an oyster supper.
Both the candidates had enjoyed the sere-
made, the band performing a similar job
about six weeks ago, but a mistake by a
clerk and future developments have
changed the complexion OF affairs. The
appointment of Nj. Webster is s~atislac
tory and his services will without doubt
be of the kind that will please. The To-.
cation OF the post office will probably not
be changed and there is an occasional
hint that the present assistant will re-
tain his position. Mr.. Weeks, the pres
ent postmaster, can retire with the salts
faction that he has given as good service
as Londonvillc ever received from a post
master, and such is the verdict of the
business men of Lyndonville. Mr.. Web.
ster will take possession of the office
some time near the first of next month.
Music for the firemen's ball on the even.
ing OF Dec. 80, will be furnished by Burn.
ham & Barney's orchestra of Berlin, N. H.
The ladies OF the Catholic church gave
a largely p%atronized supper at their
church last Saturday evening. The main
feature OF the evening was an auction
sale OF poultry that created lots of fun.
The Journal pays wise advise to some
young men who carried liquor to the
senior exhibition at the Institute last
week. The writer of the article deeply
regrets that the village contains such
young men and it certainly is to be re-
GREETED. II the boys will only heed the
advise Of the sage scribe of the Journal
they won't be caught doing such a thing
again. .
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26

The Munchener N%achrichten records
the experience of a young German who
undertook to establish a kissing rec.
ord. He gained his sweetheart's con
sent, the terms being that he should
take 10000 kisses from her lips in ten
hours, with a brief interval for re.
freshment every half hour. Umpires
were appointed and the attempt tc
make the record began. The young
man scored 1000 kissesin the first hour,
and 1000 in the second. He had reached
$50 in the third hour when his lips
were paralyzed, and he became uncon-
scious.-N. Y. Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
A CURIOUS POCKET PIECE.
Railroad Engineers Transform Mel
els Into buttons.

"iFoau Ensineers Tr0nhfOrm Nick
els Into buttons.
union Pacific engineer has a fashion
OF making unique pocket pieces for his
friends, says the Tacoma Ledger. He
runs a passenger engine west, and
when oiling previous to a run he drops
a nickel %five-cent piece into the brass
oil cup on the cross head of the piston
rod. His run is 300 miles. When he
reaches his destination he unscrews the
top OF the oil cup and takes the nickel
u 1t has been metamorphosed into
q curious little button with an evenly
turned rim, within which, on the one
sid is the countersunk head of Liberty.
Invested of her stars, and on the other
SIDE the V and the wreath. The edge of
the crown is as perfect as If il had been
pounded on an anvil by an expert silver
versmith.
The perfection of this is due to the
even vibration the coin has been sub
Jected to. The motion of the piston is
horizontal and it travels as inches. back
and forth, with every revolution of the
wheels. The interior of the oil Gun is
round and the edges of the nickel as II
travels back and forth in the oil strik-
ing the sides of the cup, are turned over
ana pounded into perfect roundness.
sometimes a nickel is left in the Gun
during the round trip of GOO miles.
When taken out it is a nickel bullet. n
perfect polished sphere. Who discov.
ered TINS unique method Of turning the
edges OF a nickel is not known, but
many engineers know of It.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
Timed and Photographed at Once.

An English inventor has contrived an
instrument, which he calls the "dromo-
graph" intended to record the time and
photograph the finish of a race, whether
of horses, athletes or bicycles. When,
at the start, the contestants break a
cord an electric bell rings and a chrome
graph begins to record the time. The
breaking of the string at the finish
stops the chronograph and at the same
instant exposes a Photographic plate,
on which the position of the contestants
at the end Of the race is recorded.-N.
Y. Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
A Dressy FrOck.

An eminently satisfactory ma'c.ial for
wear at almost all times is cashmere, soft,
pliable and in the new varieties with a
~lustrous sheen. Fresh weaves appear from
time to time, the sort brought forward this
season having a gloss and l%inencsa that has
hitherto been unequalled. IN this flock sui =
able for afternoon wear dark.g ~ccl We sc
is united with cashmere in a sof' mauye TONG.
The pliable fabric adapts Itself admiral -
the full pouch fronts above which is a sq1a q
yoke Of velvet. A %fanciful air Is given
small velvet boleros and frills Of 'h9 ca
mere that start at the boleros and pass Y
the shoulders to the back. The fits f.
crease the stylish breadth that is given b
puffs on the close-titting sleeves. a -tJc'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
To Prevent Diphtheria.


To take all proper precautions
against disease is the right thing
to do.
In the case Of %diphtheria al anti
septic mouth wash and gargle is
is a proper precaution.
Many of your friends are using
THYTOL for this purpose and find
it just the thing.
Ask them about it or call on us
for a sample.
AS a prophycotic preventive Of
disease) and germicide it is I'M
equaled.
FoR SALE ONLY AT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
ThanksQiyinQ.

There will be many thankful hearts in
our city tomorrow. and among the many
blessings Tor which thanks will be given,
not a few will be grateful that they have
learned that Box Calf shoes keep the
feet warm and dry, even in the coolest,
wettest weather.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26
LOWER WATEPE0pn.

Winter term of McIndoes academy
begins Nov. 80. Glasses in ancient and
modern languages, business purse with
stenography and type writing and music.
Write the principal for terms and courses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-26

and belt of green ribbon anG neck and wrist
frills of Mechlin lace give Il pretty finish.
The skirt is five-goTcd and has the prevailing
fan back.
Camel's-hair, cheviot, serge end many of
the novelty dress goods may be chosen for
this costume with n surety Of satisfaction,
a simple ribbon trimming being al that is
required TO give a d"c3sy finish.
rhe Butterick pattern is costume :. .9375;
b sizes; ages, l2 TO lG years: any size, 81 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
The Two Little Girls of j. c. Pelton Who May Be Prohibited
From Selling His Books the Cars.

have been made to him regarding the
children, that they should not be permit
ted to meet all classes of people and to
sell books at all times on the trains, and
he has requested the local secretary to
take such steps as may be necessary to
stop the work of the children.
II have Investigated this case" said
Mrs. Prescott to-day. land l have found
that the children do not miss their school,
aud 1 think that their position has not
been thoroughly understood by the parties
who have made complaints. They go on
the train with their mother, who keeps a
personal supervision over them, and they
are regular attendants at the Tompkins
School,"
The Peltons live in three rooms on Mar
ket street. The family consists of Mr..
Pelton and his wife and three young chill
dren. Mrs. Pelton is suffering from
dropsy and is unable to do any manual
labor beyond her housework. Their
sparsely furnished quarters, though
cramped and innocent of luxury, are well
arrang ged and cared for, but the income of
the family is so small that life is nothing
more than a continual struggle up the
narrow edge of existence.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

the new arrangements are complete the
entrance to the ferry will be changed to
where the restaurant is now located.
County School Certificates.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-The Ala
media County Board OF Education has
granted the following grammar grade cer-
tificates: Henry c. Peterson Jr.. Miss M
L. Hanerly and Miss Nj. Mackey. Special
certificates we're granted TO Edwin R..
Jackson and Miss Olive A. D bert, high
school certificate was granted to P. NJ
Fisher. and Miss Ella f. Merchant and
Miss l.. J. Shaw are recommended to the
State Board of Education for grammar
grade life diplomas.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
CITY FATHERS.
They Transact a Large Volume of In
teresting Business.

They Transact Large Volume of In
teresting Business.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 1.-The City
Trustees refused tonight to allow any
compensation to A. L. Perkins, whom
County Clerk Jordan appointed deputy
for this city for the registration of voters
for the coming municipal election on
April II. The Alameda Argus presented
a claim for $S43 80 for publishing the de-
linquent tax roll. The board ratified the
appointment by Assessor Lind erman of
his daughter, Miss Isabelle, and of E.
Minor Smith as deputies for the coming
city assessment work. The request of
August Fromm to be returned $113 so paid
for five days delinquency in the matter of
the opening of Buena Vista avenue was
referred 10 the City Attorney for advice
as 10 what action to take.
The annual report of Chief Engineer
Krauth of the Fire Department was filed.
sh wing total loss for the year by fire of
1896 The only fatal injury was the
death of Ethel Became by the explosion
of petroleum tank ON May IL.
The protest of property -owners against
the opening of Versailles avenue, from
Buena Vista north to the charter line, was
sustained.
A protest against the improvement of
Sherman street, from Pacific avenue to
Buena Vista, was overruled, as it was
signed by a minority OF the property
owners.
The m -talked-of ordinance to levy
quarterly license of S100 on all laundries
was considered, Trustee Fletter, who is a
heavy stockholder in the Alameda Steam
Laundry Association, Withdrawing from
the room during the discussion.
new plan was suggested by which Chi
nese laundries be limited to certain dis
tricts and sanitary and fire conditions,
and to permit of its being framed as an
ordinance. Consideration was laid over
for fortnight that the City Attorney may
consult with the Board Of Health, which
fathered the ordinance to abate the
nuisance in several parts Of the city
caused by Chinese washhouses and novels.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
A VETERANS DEATH.
Charles e. Whites Busy and Success
full Life Closes.

Charles e. Whites Busy and Success
full Life Closes.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-Charles E..
White, an old-time real-estate man, died
in East Oakland yesterday. A few years
ago he was the most prominent realty
dealer in this city, and during Oakland S
boom, about ten years ago, he was one of
the most successful dealers.
Mr.. White was a veteran of the Civil
Was, and an active member of Lyon Post,
G. A. R. When he first came to California
from Maine. where he was born fiftytwo
years ago, Mr.. White settled at Golden
Gate, and did much to build up that
suburb. About five years ago he moved
to Twsnty-third avenue and has since re-
sided there.
Although very successful man years
ago, the hard times brought financial
difficulties and he gradually saw his for
tune slipping from his grasp, and this did
much to bring about his death. A year
ago he reinquished his real estate busi-
ness, and devoted himself entirely to
prospecting and mining, owning onsider-
able stock in mining interests in Amador
County.
The deceased leaves widow and four
children, and the re mains will be inferred
in the G. A. r. plat in Mountain View
Wednesday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
AUCTION Sales
ELEGANT FURNITURE And PLANO.
THIS DAY (TUESDAYl AT IL A. M.
S2S BROADWAY, NEAR MASON.
FRANK W. BUTTERFIELD. AuctIopeer.
602 Market Street.

toms house, and Mrs. Sutton, responding,
asked who it was, not caring to open the
door to an unknown at such a late hour.
Frank could not hear the demand, that
he declares himself, nor could he. have
done so if he had known what was want
ed. He continued to ring the bell and
began to bang the door and make other
efforts to arouse the residents.
Mrs. Sutton concluded that some ons
was trying to break into the house and
went to the telephone to call Marshal
Lloyd. Before the officer arrived, how
ever, Mr. Sutton appeared on the scene.
He found the frightened deaf-mute still
trying to get some one TO open the door,
while Mrs. Sutton inside was thoroughly
frightened, thinking a burglar or mad
man was on the porch. Frank was ad-
mltted and kept in the house till morn
ing, being in highly wrought condition
OF excitement.
BerkeIey's Election.
BERKELEY, CAL, March. 1.-The Non
Partisans and the Independent Taxpaye ers
fused tonight and named the same ticket
for the coming local election. The matter
was decided upon in Joint caucus, the con-
ventions meeting simultaneously immedi-
atelv after the caucus and ratifying the
caucus action. The following ticket was
named:
Marshal, R. Lloyd; Town Clerk, NJ. L.
Hanscom; Treasurer. John squires; Assessor,
l. Wells. Trustees: First Ward, Captain w. H
Marston; Second Ward, Julian Le Conts;
Fourth Ward, H. F. Keon; Sixth Ward. c. D.
Maloney.
School Directors-Second Ward, Professor
E. J. Wickson; Fourth Ward, II. L. Tisdale;
Fifth Ward, ]. S. Crewe; Sixth Ward, E. F..
Neihaus.
Library Trustees-pr Thomas Addison, +.
K. Shattuck, Fl. d. Irwin, A. w. Naylor, II. w.
Taylor. =
The platform denounces' the local Re-
publican movement and declares in favor
of Nom -Partisans IN municipal elections.
Art Club Meeting.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 1.-THE Cali
fornia Art Clubs meeting for March will
be held Wednesday evening at. the resi-
dence of /. N. Kieruff. Professor Artfley
will deliver an illustrated address on
Egyptian Art"
Webber to Preach. =
BERKELEY, CAL, March 1.-Archdea-
con Percy Webber will preach in st.
Marks Church on the morning. of Ash
Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
A BRIDEGROOM
AND HIS WOES
Young Rauch Refuses to
Air His Family Affairs
in Court.
Threatened to End His Father.
ir-Law's Lie and Must
Stand Trial.
The Bride Ran to Her Father and
the Hus band Jumped Out of a
Window
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,l
90S Broadway, March l.
William Rauch, the young bridegroom
who offered some time ago to fight duel
with his father-in-law with knives, for the
possession OF his wife, was in the Police
Court this morning to answer charge of
threatening the life of Walter Saville, his
wife's father.
Rauch made little speech in which he
stated that the whole matter was a family
quarrel and related to details of far too
sacred a nature to be exposed in the Police
Court. He refused to subpoena his wife
and mother, and stated that his father-in-
law had, since the affair occurred, prom
ised no. to press the charge.
Two weeks ago Rauch's wife, who was
formerly Miss Saville, made a com plant
to her father that she was being retained
in her home against her will. Prior to
the marriage there was dispute and the
young lady and her father rather hurried
the wedding. But after ii was over every
body seemed pleased that the tragedy had
been averted. Two weeks ago the war
was reopened and the young lady told
her father that she feared her life woulo
be sacrificed if something were not done
with Rauch. Saville went to Rauch's
home armed for the purpose Of releasing
his captive daughter. Rauch grabbed a
knife. and for time 1t looked as though
murder would be committed. But the
young husband ended matters by leaping
through a window and aking his escape
hile Saville walked off with his daughter.
After this event Rauch informed w. HI.
Champion, who is one OF the friends of
the Savilles, that it was his intention to
recover his bride or have the life OF her
father. He showed Champion the weapons
with which he intended to carry out his
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02

Monday of the commuters who do not re-
turn from San Francisco until after the
polls close. The Seventh Ward Repuc-
lican Club and the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club have united in this effort. and
each member will be requested to consti-
tute himself a committee of one to urge
the commuters to vote before they go 10
San Francisco. a majority OF these COM
muters are Republicans, and it is desired
to have as large majority as possible.
On Friday night there Will be mass
meetinq at the Tabernacle to celebrate
the r publican inauguration at Washing
ton. Prominent speakers will be present
and there will also be music. Thursday
evening grand Republican rally Will ne
held at the Army and Navy League head
ouartcrs,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02

lit is not expected that anything particu-
=: larly radical will transpire between now
and next Monday. .:
The leading issue at present is over the
saloons. and the individual aspirations of
candidates are almost lost sight of in the
earpestness with which the matter OF
closing. the saloons is being contested.
The Serenth-day Adventists have issued
q pamphlet in; which they earnestly advo-
cate closing the saloons. Though vigor-
| cusly opposed to any attempt to have
Athem closed on Sunday, because of their
Fpsst experience with Sunday laws, they
are very earnest in their championship of
temperance and wish to see the saloons
closed entirely.
Up to the present time, with the excep:
tion of the Prohibition ticket, which has
never cut any figure in local politics, the
only candidate who has declared himself
in favor Of closing is NJ. W. Upton. the
Republican. nominee for Councilman from
the Ihfrc Ward.
. 1t as probable that during the coming
week some of the other candidates in
doTsed by the 'anti-saloon party may de-
clare themselves. but at present saloon
closing is a rock around which all are nav
lgating very carefully.
Another little side issue in the campaign
is the collapse OF the friendship between
Mayor Davie and Ben Morgan, the Berke-
ley attorney. Since Mr.: Davie came
into PUBLIC notice: few years ago Ben
Morgan has been one of his most able
champions, and on many occasions has
appeaTed as Mr.. DAVIES personal attorney.
In let er written to the president the
Council, who has always heeh opposed to
Davie, Mr.. Morgan says that his advocacy
of Davies cause two years ago insured h is
election He also states that he has since
changed his mind, and that Mr.. Davie
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
THE WEEKS MEETINGS.
The Anti Saloon League Plans to Cover
the City During the Present


OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-The COM
mittee of fourteen OF the Anti-Saloon
League tonight issued a notice OF the
following meetings to be held during the
week in their campaign for the closing of
the saloons in this city,
Tuesday-Thomas Hall, Twenty-third ave-
nue.; speakers: r. F. Coyle, G. W. Beatty,
Robert Whitaker. Army and Navy League
Hall, Eighth street near Broadway; speakers: !:
E. s. Chapman, James Small, c. W. Wendte.
Observation-Disclosures i'll every church IN
the city. Union meeting at Twenty-third-
avenue Baptist Church OF that distr ct.
Thursday-Eighth-aven Methodist Church !;
speakers: c. H. Hobart, S. G. Palmer, c. M.
Hill, S. ]. Carroll. MarketsUeet Congrega-
tlonal Church; speakers: r. F. Coyle, f. s..
Chapman, James Small.
Friday-Hansen Hall, West Oakland; speak
ers; R. F. Coyle, c: H. Hobart, Alfred Kun
mer. Milton Hall, North Oakland: speakers:
Robert Whitaker, Rev. James Small, Profes-
r. r Floyd.
Saturday-Citv Hall; spc cakers; R. F. Coyle,
c. II. Hobart, Alfred Hummer. Open air meet
ing, Twelfth avenue and East Twelfth street.;
speakers: S. w. Condor, Z. S. Chapman,
George P. Lowel, C. H. Hobart.