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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
State News.

The Newbury Tenney Memorial library
is at last completed and will compare
favorably with any other library building
in New England of equal cost, as to
its architecture, thoroughness OF con-
struction, finish of detail, and fitness
for the purpose for which it was in
tended-a home for books. 1t will be a
lasting monument to the generous lady
who has erected it, to the honored citizen
for whom it is named, and will per-
petuate the memory of prominent fam
ily. The dedication will probably take
place on, or about June 10th, the 102d
anniversary OF Col. A. B. w. Tenneys
birth, and will commemorate also the
135th anniversary of the settlement of
Newbury.
Sixty-three hundred and sixtv-three
square yards OF concrete walk have been
laid in Bradford during the year at an
expense of 1916 81, giving it the best
walks of any village in the state of equal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
MonOtOnOus.

A well known physician once told a
patient who he suspected was receiving
too many calls from solicitous friends,
to make stroke with pencil on piece
of paper every time he was asked, "How
are you today?'
The result for one day was just "a
strokes, and the physician Immediately
gave strict orders that no visitor should
be permitted to enter the sickroom un-
til further notice, remarking to the
nurse that if his patient must be wor-
ried to death there was a. least no rea-
son why it should be done in such an
unscientific manner,
Only those who have suffered serious
illness know how trying it is to be re-
quired to answer again and again the
same question, asked by one well mean
ing individual after another. 1t would
matter less if visitors contented them
selves with asking just the one question,
but they do not, and the minute details
Of ones ailments become peculiarly de-
pressing after few repetitions.
Many people forget that rest and quiet
are often invaluable agents in securing
restoration to Observation-Disclosures
Ledger
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Constant EMPLOYMENT.

A witty retort is credited to a we'll
known writer and critic, to whom u
friend spoke of young author whose
literary efforts are not received with the
enthusiasm which he feels them to
merit
''He tells me he is confident Of win
ming fame for himself before long" said
the critics friend, who had lately met
the young author, land in the mean
time he revenges himself upon his I'M
favorable reviewers by laughing at
them.
81 envy him., said the critic, heav-
ing mock sigh. "He must be by all
odds the mcrriest man i'll this part Of
the country if he does that"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

There is an awful amount of so called
prayer that is only from the throat out
ward; it begins nowhere and ends in
nothing, Such pointless repetitions Of
stereotyped phrases must be as weari-
some to God as they are Improbable to
the utterers. There must be pith, point
and purpose us well as faith in every
effectual prayer. At an evangelistio
meeting for "roughs" over in New
York, when the leader called ON some
one to pray, hard looking character in
the crowd arose and said: 80 Lord, for
give me for being n bad man, and please
excuse me, Lord, from saying any more
now Amen" He did not need to say
any more. He had told God just what he
wanted Rev. DR.. Cuyler in Central
Presbyterian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Stop-over Privilege at Washington.

A ten day stop.over at Washington, d,
C., is now granted on all thrt ugh tickets
between he East and West, via Balti.
more & Ohio X. X. Stop-over will also
he granted on the return journey made
On round trip tickets, within the final
limit OF such tickets, but not exceeding
ten days. Passengers will deposit their
tickets with the ticket agent at b. & O.
X, X. station in Washington, who will
retain them until the journey is to be re-
sumed when they will be p,ade good for
continuous passage to destination by ex-
tension or exchange. This arrangement
vii doubtless be greatly appreciated by
he travelling public because it Will per
init the holders OF through tickes to
make a bret visit to the National Capital
without additional outlay for railroad
fare.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

A well known artist received not long
ago circular letter from business
house engaged in the sale Of California
dried fruit, inviting him to compete for
o prize to be given for the best design to
be used in advertising their wares.
Only one prize was to be given, and all
unsuccessful drawings were to become
the property Of the fruit men. After read
ing the circular the artist sat down and
wrote the following letter:
Tho - - Dried Fruit Company:
GENTLEMEN--I am Offering prize of 20 cents
for the best specimen OF dried fruit and should
be glad to have you take part in the com petit
ton Twelve dozen boxes Of each kind OF fruit
should be sent for examination and all fruit
that is not adjudged worthy Of the prize will
remain the property Of the undersigned. 1t Is
also required that the express charges ON the
fruit 30 forwarded be paid by the sender. Very
truly yours, 49,.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

"During the Prince of Wales tour
through Canada / had attributed the
strange conduct Of the ladies to an ex-
cess of loyalty. AS soon as the prince
had left a hotel they would rush into
his rooms, seize all sorts of articles,
from furniture button to soiled
towel, as souvenirs, and even bottle up
the water with which he had just wash
ed his face, writes Stephen Fiske in
The Ladies Home Journal. But in
the United States the women were
equally curious and sycophantic. The
luggage of the royal party was carried
In small leather trunks-a trunk for ev-
cry suit of clothes-and whenever the
train stopped the crowds would beg that
some of these trunks might be handed
out, and women would fondle and kiss
them. need not say that the trainmen
were never too particular as to whose
luggage was subjected to this alteration
and / have had the pleasure of seeing
my own portmanteau kissed by mistake.
Before the prince arrived at Richmond
his room at the Ballard House was en-
tered by the ladies, and the pillowslips
and white coverlet were SO soiled by
the pressure Of hundreds Of fingers that
they had to be twice changed by the
chambermads. When he attended
church on Sunday, the whole congrega-
ton rose as he departed and climbed
upon the seats to get better view Of
him"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

Assistants who consult their own
interests will refrain from talking about
their salaries. " Such is notice posted
up in the dining and recreation rooms
of large drapery establishment in Lon
don. The evidence is unimpeachable
for il is that of Miss Collet, one of tine
assistant commissioners Of the labor
commission Two things might be de-
duced from the possibility Of such no
tice existing. One is what vast mar
ket of unemployed assistants there must
be to draw from, and how hard it must
be TO get a situation, if men submit to
be silent on the subject Of their griev-
ances. which even the fellahin Of Egypt
are not debarred from airing. The song
which they sing in the very ears of their
taskmasters is anent their cruel treat
ment and scanty wage. Another thing
that notice tcstifes to is that the life of
shop assistants must be duller than one
thought. Think Of their standing from
morning till night with their tranquil
air Of politencss unrufllod by the fidgets
and fuss Of thoughtlcss customers, not
daring to stretch or yawn as a relief to
the namelcss WEAKNESS Of the stuffy
shop, and the long day and the gas,
and the crowds Of new ond unsympa-
thetic faces the taking out and putting
back of endless things, not permitted to
speak to one another without risk Of a
fine Git is 2s. Cd. in some shops), and
then to think they are not allowed that
solace Of every Englishman in all his
roubles-viz, to grumble Life In a
mine must he easy, life in factory
bliss, life in kitchen liberty, compared
to life in London shop or showroom
Churchman
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
A Grandfather's Clock.

Baron Ferdinand Rothschild possesses
an old "grandfather's clock" that orig
inally cost over $50, 900. The mechan-
ism records the day of the week, month
of the year, the phases of the moon and
strikes each hour. The quarters are
chimed with different bell, and Ga
rare thing with these clocks) it has a
second hand. The case was made by
Wertheimer and stands IA feet high. 1t
was originally the property of Louis
XVI.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Poisonous Serpents,

All poisonous serpents have movable
fangs, which are found in the upper jaw,
and when not in use close up like the
blade Of penlnife. The fang is pro-
vided with duct leading to the poison
sac, and the virus is elected through
this duct by pressure. At the base of ev-
cry poison fang there are numerous
germs Of Others and the fang broken or
lost is replaced in few weeks by the
growth of another
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAlNO, made Of pure grains, hat
takes the place of coffee. The most deli
cate stomach receives it without dis.
tress and but few can tell it from coff e.
1t does not cost over fourth as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit.
10 cts. and 25 cts. per package. Try it.
Ask for GRAlN.O.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Libel for Divorce.
BBorr caledonia County

EVA AbbOIi 1OuntV
VS.. Court,
GEORGE L. ABBOTT June Term, A. d. 1897
Whereas, Eva Abbott of st Johnsburv i,
the county of Caledonia has filed in thee ~ ~"
fee of the clerk OF the Caledonia Conn.,
Court her libel for divorce setting forth ~
substance that she was legally married r.
George L. Abbott then OF st. Johnsburv i;
the County of Caledonia and State Of Va.
mont on The 9th day OF July A. D.. 1904
That on the first day of Decembet 1894 ana
from said date to the 9th day of Decemhar
1894, said Abbott treated petitioner win
intoerable severity, by reason OF which in toi
cradle severe treatment she was forced toand
di cease to live and cohabit with said Abbott
That on the eth day OF Dece Der, A. D. 1901
said Abbott wiltully and without Just cans,
deserted petitioner for three consecutive
wears and ever since has, and still does ref,s
TO cohabit with petitioner and praying that
for causes aforesaid said marriage ma.
be dissolved and a Bill of Divorce granted
unto her.
And it being made to appear that the said
George l.. Abbott is without this State co
that a citation cannot be servedupon him
Therefore, it is ordered that notice of ~
pendencv of said libel be given him bv the
publication o. the substance thereof 70
gether with this order. in the St Johnshnrv
CALIFORNIAN, a newspaper published At 81
Johnsbury, in the County of Caledonia. three
weeks successfully, the last of which publico.
ton to be at least six weeks prior to The first
day of the next term of Caledonia county
Court, to be held at st. Johnsbury, in the
County OF Caledonia, on the first Tuesday ~
June A. D.. 1897, at which time the Said
Abbott is ordered to appear, and show
cause, If any he have. why the PRAYER or
said petition should not be granted
Given under my hand at st Johnsbury in
the County of Caledonia. the 9th day of Feb.
ruary,A. D., 1897.
ALBRo L. NICHOLS, Clerk.
HARRY BLoDGETT, Atty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Botany.

Botany was scientifically discussed by
Aristotle about BAT B. 9. He is ac-
knowledged to be the father of the sci
ence. Works on botany appeared in sew
eral European languages about the close
of the fifteenth century, general atten-
ton being at that time directed toward
the study of this science. The first en-
cyclopedia of plants appeared in 1929.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

Eyes, my dear, I'm gay bachelor"
said masked man to masked lady at
masquerade party the other evening.
He felt queer when she said to him in
low voice:
Don't be silly, John. l know you
by that wart on your thumb"
1t was his wife. London Fun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

whats the matter, chum?' asked
the college student of his roommate,
who was making the air dark blue.
Matter | wrote the governor to
send me some money for textbooks, and
here he's sent me the books. can never
pay my bills at this rate. Detroit
Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

The unity Of earthly creatures is their
power and their peace, not like the dead
and cold peace Of undisturbed stones and
solitary mountains, but the living peace
OF trust and the living power Of support,
Of hands that hold each other and are
still. --RusLin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

There was not member Of the royal
family within reach Of the Duke and
Duchess of York when their second son
was born The cabinet minister, whose
attendance was required by the law, ar
rived 10 hours too late
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Probate of Will.
EDWARD LYNCH,s ESTATE.

EDW ARD LYING Ii : ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District. S.
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in St .Johnsbury, within and for said district
on the 10th day of February A. ID. 1897.
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament OF Edward Lynch late OF st.
Johnsbury, in said district, deceased. being
presented to court by Julia Lynch. the execu-
trix therein named for probate:
1t is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said court, to be held at the Pro.
bate Office in St. Johnsbury. on the 9th
day of February, A. ID. 1897 and show
cause, il any they may have. against the pro-
bate of said will for which purpose it is
further ordered that copy of the record Of
this order be published three weeks success
sively in the Caledonian, printed at ST.
Johnsbury. previous to said time appointed
for hearing.
BY the Court. Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of record, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

The fern has most peculiar and orig
inal arrangement of its seeds, these be-
ing disposed in regular order ON the
backs Of the leaves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12

Botts-You are II weather prophet,
believe?
Potts-Sir, allow no man to call rue
q falsitier " nkers Statesman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Presentation of Account.
CHARLES ID. Jones' ESTATE

CHARLES d. JONES' ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District 50
In Probate court held at the Probate oiice
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the
10th day of February, A. ID. 1897.
VIM. II. Preston, administrator de bonis
non upon the estate of Charles ,, ZONES late
OF St .Tohnsburv, in said district, deceased
presents his administration account for ex.
animation and allowance and makes appIi
cation for decree of distribution and partition
of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof, to be held at
the probate office in said st. Johnsbury ON
the 9th day of February, A. d. 1897 for
hearing and decision thereon. Audit is furth
er ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian, a
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury
previous to said time appointed for hearing
that they may appear at said time and place.
and show cause, if any they may have, WIN
said account should not be allowed and such
decree made.
BY the Court Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-12
Fituess,

Author invited 10 avery poor dinner,
to himself}-A miserable dinnerl III
have to take care that don't let any
thing witty slip out.-Fliegende Blat-
The herald., 1897-10-04
Fast Enough for Record
Breaking
VINCENT SETS A NEW MARK
FOR COAST MILES FROM ONE TO
FIVE
The Clean Up Of the League Ball
Games-Amatuer Work With
the Bat-Notes
ssociated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S.-The event
of the bicycle race meet at the Velocrome
track today was the record breaking trial
of Sydney B. Vincent Of the Bay City
wheelmen. In the face Of strong wind
which blew down the back stretch, and
with poorer pacing than was expected,
he succeeded in lowering all the Pacific
coast amateur records from one mile to
five miles. His time was as follows:
One mile 1:43 2-5; two miles, 1852 1-5;
three miles, 6:52 1-5; four miles, 500 S-5:
five miles, 1917 1-5 The previous
coast record for five miles was 11:3S%,
held by Massey, Kenna holding the for
mer one-mile record of 1857. The WORLDS
record for five miles is 9:54.
The one-mile handicap, amateur, was
won by ]. E. Wing (scratch) in 2:20 2-5,
with Fuller a good second
In the two-thirds Of mile, profess
sional, Allan Jones took the first heat in
1:27h, and Harvey Downing the second
in 2:15 3-5. Downing won the final In
1927, Jones second and Sharick third.
Russ captured the one-third Of mile
amateur race in 43 seconds.
Downing led in the first heat OF the
one-mile open, professional. in. 1922 1-5.
Jones second.
Whelmer got the second heat in
2:30 2-5, with Sharick second. In the
firal, Downing crossed the tape first.
Sharick second and Jones third. Time,
2:21 3-5
The herald., 1897-10-04
Daily Herald-75 cents-Klondike
nuggets-$9O. Herald cryptogram-
study-guess.
Hare and Hounds

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. s.-False
Flatterer, dog imported from England
three weeks ago, made record today
at the Ingleside Coursing park. After
the long trip from home the dog was
hardly fit to enter, but his owner, ]. H.
Rossiter of Alameda, determined to try
him out, and the new dog won the third
prize. Great interest was manifested
in the course between Blackette and
Mialmo. When Mialmo won his hackers
sent up a shout of joy, but their joy was
short lived, for the dog went down in the
finals before Flying Buck, who took the
first money.
Eclipse beat Queen B., Pat Malloy beat
Fearnot, Diana beat Old Glory and Sky
Rocket beat Connemara.
Mialmo won the first Of the ties Fly
ing Buck beat Cavalier, Zoe beat Fire
man, False Flatterer beat Sky Ball,
Eclipse beat Pat Malloy and Diana beat
Sky Rocket, jr.
In the finals Flying Buck beat Eclipse,
False Flatterer third and Mialmo, Zoe
and Diana divided the rest Of the stake.
The herald., 1897-10-04

passed upward and lodged under the
left ear. The other entered the left side
of the head and lodged in the skull.
Neither of the wounds is dangerous.
Both bullets were removed at the re-
ceiving hospital. The father was charged
with assault to murder. The family for
merly resided at San Jose, where Louis
Kieve kept hotel He says that when
he urged his child who is 10 years of age,
to lead better life, she threw bottles at
him, which so aroused his anger that he
got his revolver and then he asserts
that he does not know what happened
SEEKING HIS FORTUNE
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3-W. F. Kas-
son, the county Jail prisoner, who claims
to have been left s250,O0O by an uncle and
who escaped yesterday, is still at large.
He was allowed to go to his room to OBJ
tain some papers relating to his alleged
fortune and never returned to his keep
ers,
The herald., 1897-10-04
SAFE AT HOME
Walter Savage Landor Suffers Dread
full Experiences

BOMBAY. Oct. 3-Henry Savage Ian
dor, a well-known artist, traveller and
writer, and the grandson Of the celebrat-
ed Walter Savage Landor, has just re-
turned to India after terrible expert
ence.
He had undertaken an exploring tour
in Thibet, but he was abandoned by all
the members of his company accept the
coolies.
Finally the Thibetans arrested him by
an act of treachery, sentenced him 10
death and, after torturing him with hot
irons, actually carried him to the exc
cution ground. AT almost the last min :
ute the execution was stopped by the
grand llama. who commuted the sem
tence to torture by the stretching log"
species of rack, which greatly injured
Mr.. Landor's spine and limbs. After
being chained for eight days he was re-
leased.
Mr.. Landor has no fewer than twenty
two wounds as the result of his torture.
The herald., 1897-10-04
hat the Marquis Ito will Join the present

that the Marquis Ito will Join the present
ministry.
A census shows there are 10,S55 foreign
residents in the treaty ports of China.
There was also an increase of sixty-three
business houses.
In consequence of the recent increase
in the cost of rice, about 1000 of the
poorer inhabitants of Shimotina and Ida
made an attack on the dwellings of the
manager of the Matsumoto Commercial
bank and several persons were killed
and many injured.
A Seoul dispatch says Chin Sanghun,
minister of finance and acting minister
of war, has resigned and that his sue
cessor will be Min Cong Menk or Nam
Chong Chol.
The herald., 1897-10-04
THE SILVER QUESTION
BECOMES ONE OF PRACTICAL
POLITICS
Recognized English Leaders Admit
the Necessity of Fixing the Ra-
ito of Money Metals

LONDON, Oct. 4.-The Times pub
fishes letter this morning signed by
Lord Oldenham, Sir Hicks-Beach, and
Henry Riversdale Grenfell in which the
writer's express the opinion that the
time has passed for academical discus
sion Of the urrency question, which has
become one of practical politics.
Recalling the resolution adopted in
parliament after Mr.. Balfour's speech
during the debate on March II, 1896,
and the promise of Sir Michael Hicks
Beach Of the same date that the gov
ernment would do its utmost to secure,
by International agreement, a. stable
par exchange between gold and silver,
while preserving the gold standard, the
writer's say:
"The leaders Of the bimetallic move
ment in London have recommended the
acceptance of the Hicks-Beach compro-
mise. If the negotiations are success
full there would be no further bimetallic
discussion, for, although We believe the
soundest and wisest course would be for
Great Britain to cooperate with other
nations and open her mints to both
metals, we should be glad to see the
compromise effected. 1t would have the
important and desirable result Of re-
storing par exchange between the gold
using and silver using countries"
The letter predicts that unless this
compromise is carried out agitation will
be continued on the basis Of reopening
the mints to the free coinage of both
! metals but it expresses the belief that
the great commercial nations are so
alive to the dangers that would follow
failure in the negotiations that the
compromise will be accepted.
Mr.. Grenfell, it is noted, Joined with
Lord Oldenham IN the publication last
year of a collection of pamphlets on
both sides of the question.