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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05
Does Advertising Pay ?

ExGov. Page has just received from
the News and Citizen office the last in
stallment OF 5000 calendars. The publ
cation of these calendars involves an cx-
ponse, including postage and labor, Of
fully $1,000.
We imagine we hear some narrow
gaugcd, doubling individual exclaim,
"What waste of money! But is it a
waste?
Here is fact which we commend to
these croaking doubters Tor their careful
consideration: Last month Supt Folsom
of the B &. NJ. X. K. made complaint to
the agent here that his expenses for help
during the winter months were more
than they ought to be.
An investigation as to the number OF
shipments received by Gov. Page during
the last three months ofeach OF the years
1891 to 1896 revealed the fact that there
had been const ant and continuous in
crease In order to show the exact per.
ccntage o increase year by year the year
1891 was taken as the standard or unit
with which to make comparisons, and
calling this year 100 or 100 per cent, the
exact gain per cent is shown by the fol-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05
State News.

Jack Mcdonald, the Dartmouth stu.
dent who was sentenced few weeks AGO
in the county court to pay a fine of
$500 Tor completely in the Norwich
grave robbery, and who has since been
in Jail at Woodstock, was released on
Saturday. A subscription paper has been
in circulation in his behalf and over
$500 was promptly raised in Hanover.
The balance was pledged, good portion
OF it in Woodstock, and all but $50 has
been paid in.
Agang OF quarrymen are at work this
winter on Mt. A>cutney getting out
green granite for the pillars of the new
Columbia library, New York city. They
are to be polished, 81 feet high, 3l2 feet
in diameter. They are to he got out in
sections six feet long, each of " hich
weighs about six tons. 1t is sent to
Stony Greek, Ct, to be finished. This
granite is said to be the incest known in
this country and as it becomes little
better known Old Ascutney will become
famous. Tradition informs us that this
mountain was named by an Indian
whose squaw met with an accident as
they were descending it. Had she spilled
her tea it might have been named Teaso
and PomIret would have been robbed OF
the name OF her famous mount ain spoken
OF a number of times of late in the Pom.
fret items.
The town of Newbury, in Orange coun.
ty, has only 1000 population, but among
this number are Al persons over 80 years
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05
Very truly yours
Boston, Mass, February l..
The Tribune Almanac.

The Tribune Almanac for 1897, now
out, is breezy, thoroughly up to date,
and a strong and valuable number.
Political platforms occupy rather more
space than usual, the past year having
been prolific in platforms, and at least a
digest is given of every one OF the ma
tiona and state creeds OF 1896. Election
returns are fully presented, with names OF
the new members of congress and sena-
tors, and all the usual variety OF Stats
tics on finance, trade, agriculture, COIN
age, banking, production OF the precious
metals, public revenue, population, col
leges, education, prominent societies,
railroads, telegraph and telephone COM
panies, public debt and expenditures,
fires Of 1896, and other important mat
tiers. The recent government bond issues
and proposed impeachment OF President
Cleveland the censure OF Mr.. Bayard,
the Venezuelan business, International
arbitration and Cuban revolution are
fully and concisely treated and there are
a number OF valuable minor features,
such as facts about the sugar bounty, a
list OF dates of important historical
events, number OF American soldiers in
each OF our wars, labor laws, civil SER
vice laws, salaries Of all the leading
federal and state officers, facts about the
naval and land militia, and so on. The
Tribune Almanac s,lls. tor % cents a
-.
copy, and is as necessaryin the house as
a dictionary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALEDoNIAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week. 81. Per month 81 80.
For three months, So. For six months So.
One year. So.
DrscouNTs.-To all advertisers using regu-
larly three inches or more, 20 per cent dis
count from the above rates. Advertisers
using FIVE inches or more regularly, 20 per
cent discount.
Local notices, wants, for sale, etc, cents
Der word first insertion. These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paperD Legal mott es 10
cents a line, three insertions Probate notices
$3.50 each for three inser tons. Dissolution.
liberation and similar notices 81 so each Tor
three insertions. Card OF thanks, rs cents.
Obituary poetry, 20 cents line. -,
Solid electrotypcs only will be taken. we
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
c. NJ. STONE & co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

account Of sermon recently
preached against it by Rev. Dr.
Rainsiord. His congregation is
composed of wealthy New Workers,
many Of whom will be present at the
ball, and quite sensation was ere
ated. He said that the lavish dis
play of wealth and fashion is likely
to awaken resentment among those
who are finding fault with our social
system.
The ball in question will involve
an expenditure of about $3.50, 900
The floral decorations will be mag
nifcent; the music, the supper, the
wine, everything, will be the best
that money can buy.
The court costumes OF the 10th,
18th and 18th centuries, in which
Mrs. Martins guests will appear,
are most elaborate, embroidered and
trimmed with lace and jewels. They
will cost anywhere from 500 TO
$4,000, and will give employment to
many people who would otherwise
be out of work during the dull sea-
son. One firm alone has employed
$50 women to work on the fancy
costumes.
Many Of Mrs. Bradley-Martin's
guests have selected famous por-
traits by old masters as models for
their gowns. An engraving OF one
after La Tour has been purchased
by wellknown society woman Tor
$50. A number of ladies have
bought reproductions of Van Dyke,
Vatican and lie Brun at the same
price Dressmakers will copy these
pictures, and give employment to
hundreds Of women and young girls.
1t might be better if all this money
was devoted directly to charity, but
il can be easily seen, nevertheless, the
large amount OF good it will do in
expanding it as above.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

particular account was closed, | think,
June IS, 1776.
Vermonters should tell us how he mail
was carried from Albany to Montreal.
1t went from 1865 to1776, to be resumed
in 1892 or 1893. Details are very much
wanted, and for these we must look to
Vermont research.
agree with the CALIFORNIAN article.
Historians should tell us how men tried
to make an honest living, how his hon
orable pursuit made them open the will
derness, how they built roads, and how
they traded. The story OF traffic is more
important | think, and far more inter-
esting and romantic, thana whole library
OF fiction
Very truly yours,
c. ". ERNST.
Boston, Mass, February l..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

FIFTY years ago Saturday, January g.
Lorenzo Wheelock was married at the
Methodist parsonage in Barnard. On
Saturday, January 8, 1897, he was mar
rled again in the same house, to Miss
Ella Porter. MIR. Wheelock, who is a
prominent and well TODD farmer living
in Barnard village, is ~ years old. His
bride is IS.
BY agreement with Judge Rowell,
who is to preside at the March term of
the Washington county court, and with
the counsel tor the state and for the re-
spondent, the case OF he state against
Isabel Marsh OF Mortified, charged with
poisoning her husband will be the first
tor trial
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

One month from yesterday Grover
Cleyeland's second term as president
of the United States will come to an
end, as well as the bret reign OF the
democracy. With McKinl,y's in
augulatlon and thepassage of new
tariff bill it is hoped that the good
times coming will come faster.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

Mckinley will be the third Metho-
dist president OF the United States.
OF the Others, eight have been Episco-
palians, six Presbyterians, two Uni
tarians, one Christian and one Free
Thinker, Five Methodist churches in
Washington are already bidding for
Mr.. McKinIey's attendance when he
occupies the White House.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

Congressman CIRCUITS announce
ment that presidential Offices in Yer
mont will choose their postmasters
by petition instead of by caucus
seems to be well received, and has
added a new interest to the contest
in many places. Where candidate
can present the strongest petition,
containing the names of the largest
patrons OF the Office, there is not the
slightest necessity OF caucus. The
business firms are the ones most in.
terested in good service and their
wishes should be respected ard we
believe the Vermont delegation will
decide the contests along this line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

The Hardwick Gazette appeared
last week in new form, new dress
and new makeup. Brother Allbee
gets out a good paper aud can well
be proud otit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

A statistical genius figures that the
total number OF copies ofnewspapers
printed in a single year is twelve
billions Now will somebody please
tell US how many copies are taken
and paid for by bona hde subscribers?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-05

DeWitt's Collie 6 Cholera Cure.
Pleasant, quick results, sale to use.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Goods of Apt Bros. Destroyed, Causing
Loss of $4,000.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov 29.-The mil
linery and furnishing stores of Apt
Bros. 80 and A North Eighth street,
were. damaged by fire yesterday to the
extent of about $4,000. on which the
firm carried $4,000 insurance. The
building, which fronts on Filbert street
as well as Eighth and which is owned
by the estate of George S. Lang, was
damaged to the extent of $4,000 COW
cred by insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Both members of the firm and a win
dow dresser were in the building until
about 1890 o'clock arranging the stock
for the Christmas holidays. Shortly
after they left the fire was discovered.
The building is in the heart Of the
shopping district, and the entire fire
department was called. After two
hours hard work they extinguished the
flames without any serious damage to
other property.
George Cest, a fireman, was badly
burned about the face during the fire
and Bethel Partridge. a ladderman,
suffered a broken leg.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
MARROW ESCAPE.
A Broken Rail Comes Near Causing n
Serious Railroad Accident.


Serious Railroad Accident.
PROVIDENCE. Nov. 29.-The pas
sengers on a train for Pascoag yester-
day had q narrow escape in conse-
quence of a broken rail at Allendale
The train was heavily loaded with pas
sengers and was passing the Allendale
station when the passengers seated. in
the combination smoker and baggage
car. which was on the rear end. were
suddenly lurched from their seats. Al
most before the passengers in this car.
20 in number. could think which side
the car was taking, there was another
sudden shock and the car went over
on one side against a telegraph pole on
the western side of the track.
After the train was stopped the train
men and passengers proceeded to res
cue those in the overturned car. Will
liam Cyr of Providence was found in
an insensible condition. and it was at
first thought that he was killed Other
passengers were slightly cut and
bruised, but were able to leave the car
with little assistance.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29

prices. knowing q shortage was COM
inc and that they had but to ask for
high prices to receive them. I can
relate however. an instance where a
private party sold a miner a sack of
flour FOR S75 and bacon at 81 a pound"
II. A. Ferguson said: "The situation
Mt Dawson was relieved by the exodus
20 Fort Yukon. l doubt If there Will
be any actual starvation. but there will
be a shortage. The old timers have
provisions enough TO carry them
through. The stores are practically
cleaned out. All they would sell was
five pounds of sugar to the man. Flour
could not be bought at all. one or two
sacks were quickly picked up at $500
per sack.
Wages are still S15 a day, but they
are sure to go down to IS by next sum-
mer. and S. a day there is no more
than S15O a day outside"
Thomas Magee Sr., the well known
capitalist Of San Francisco, in an in
terview said: "The excitement over
the failure Of the steamers TO bring
food up to Dawson continued when the
Dalton party left. The police took
charge for two days Of the stores and
Alaska Commercial company as a pre-
caution only. Flour was selling at 80
a pound and no sales of less than so
pounds were made. No plans have yet
been formulated to prevent the star
walton Of those who are short Of pro-
visions. Those well supplied have not
much sympathy with those who are
short, because Of the fact that the ma
jority Of these latter went in with little
food, although abundantly warned at
Lake Bennett in advance.
1T had not been discovered TO oct. 16
who shot the two men in Dawson who
were caught stealing food. one was
found dead; the other. fatally wound
ed, died at the Catholic hospital. Il is
believed that a secret organization ex-
lists for the purpose of shooting down
thieves. The organization of hunting
parties for the winter TO hunt moose
was talked of and win be carried out"
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
nnItl InoLdent TO ne 1nre.tirntnd.

BERLIN, Nov. 29.-The state depart
ment at Washington has requested
United States ambassador White 10
ascertain exactly the intentions Of Ger
many with respect to the claims OF
Herr Lueders. whose recent imprison-
ment in Haiti has caused friction be-
tween the German and Haitian gov
ernments. Mr.. White has also been in
structed, If any schemes of annexation
exist or if there is an intention to make
an excessive demonstration with a view
Of unduly furnishing Haiti. to intimate
to the German government that the
United States could not tolerate either
Of the courses before mentioned, though
in principle having no objection TO Ger
many obtaining satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
ANUSEMEHTS
nE LIKE rHE MILMMIGroN.

To the Editor of the Evening Journal
Sir:-I had the pleasure Of visiting
the gunhoat Wilmington and through
the self-made acquaintance of our
genial citizen, Colonel Wainwright,
with one of the lieutenants on board
ship he escorted us around, explaining
to us the utility of anything OF note.
Their system of discipline is carried
out to the letter. For example, as we
passed through one of the c0mpart-
ments there were several marines in a
sitting position on the side of their
hunks. The officer of the day halloed
in a commanding voice, Attention.
and they sprang to their feet and stood
like statues till we passed out. A little
further on / met a most pleasant-look-
ing officer escOrting q company OF
visitors. / asked one of them if Lieu
tenant BertOlette was on board, and to
my agreeable surprise, he turned
around and addressed me by name and
shook hands and give me q cordial
welcome on the good ship Wilmington.
/ reminded him of the fact that he had
not forgotten the training his pleasant
father had impaired to him, and did
not wonder that he was held in such
high esteem as one Of the ships most
competent and genial officers. In look
ing at the guns / asked the officer i'm
charge how it was that the gun was
not better protected by the sheathing
on the outside of the ship, it only be-
ing about three-eighths of an inch in
thickness. He replied by saying that
the armor was for protecting the ma
chinery the engines and boilers, 50
they could get her into port after a
scrimmage; that was more important
than to protect the men from being
killed. In talking to the marines |
found all / spoke to had a foreign ac-
cent, being German or Swedes, the ma
tives not being willing to submit to the
strict orders given by the American
officers. Now, sir, my own private
opinion of the ship is that for the pur-
pose she is built for, she is a model of
structural beauty and mechanical en-
cheering and workmanship and a
credit to cur city, after which she Is
named, and the country she halls from,
and if ever the time comes for her to
go into action. may she como out with
flying colors in honor Of not only our
city, but the American flag, which
floats over not only the greatest coun-
try in the world. but the greatest re-
public in the world, where people can
express their sentiments without fear
of imprisonment by tyrannical usurp-
ers called by name emperOrs, whom
call tyranical usurpers. d. LEMON.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
nInr sncneed nr. McvIel,ar.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-Rev DR..
John Brooks Of Massachusetts. a broth
er of the late Bishop Phillips Brooks.
preached at Holy Trinity Episcopal
shurch yesterday. This is looked upon
ns significant in view of the approach
Ing departure of Rev. DR.. McVickar.
present rector of Holy Trinity. for
Rhode Island as coadiutor TO the bish
np Of that diocese.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
FOR CLERKS AND C4RRTrRs

A civil service examination will be
held in this city in room No. "a, of the
Federal building. The examination is
for clerks and carriers in the post Of
flee and there are twenty-four appli-
cants.
The examination will be conducted
by Walter j. Young, secretary of the
local civil service board, Superintend-
ent of Carriers Mitchell and a commits
sioner from Washington.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
. Perished In Route TO Dawson.

VICTORIA, b. c., Nov. 29.--The col
leotor Of customs at Tagish Lake. in a
letter says five lives have been lost in
the lakes and others on the route to
Dawson within the last few weeks
With the exception OF Frank Anthony
he does not know the names of the vic
Tins. A number OF boats have been
wrecked in the rapids.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
Sol ilers For Fort rownsenn.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. Nov. 20
A telegram received here from Wash
ington states that General Miles has
submitted to the secretary Of war a
letter, IN which he recommends that
Fort Townsend be occupied by troops
immediately.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29

1t may save trouble to examine your
purchase before it is wrapped. Then
you can be certain that you get what
you ask for, and not a substitute.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
Rourd For the YuI,on.

FREEPORT. N. s.. Nov. 29.-The
schooner Abbie NJ. Deering Of Lynn,
Mass, left yesterday. after having re-
victualed, for the Yukon, via Cape
Horn.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29

A good article is rarely dear at the
price asked. A bad one is costly on
any terms. See that you receive what
ya1 call for
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
Menther ProhnbIIIties.

Generally fair and warmer; variable
winds, becoming southerly.
Evening journal., 1897-11-29
QUlNINE WHTsKEY

Cures colds and prevents La Grippe. A
good thing for that tired feeling. For
sale by licensed druggists and liquor
dealers. ID. w. Lynch & Co., wholesale
AGENTS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-03

EcLsls Sn,st the only Way to solve u Is
Through Proper Banking system

WASHINGTON. Feb. THE exchange
of views between Comptroller Eckels ana
the members OF the Banking and CUR
rcncy Committee on financial questions
was continued to-day.
Mr. Eckcls expressed the opinion inat
tho only way 20 solve the present nnoh-
cial condition would be through proper
banking bill. I'm reply to question re-
garding bank issues he said that u mold
ors of notes knew that the banks were
able TO pay Ia gold they would prefer
papcr To coin. Business people preferred
paper TO metallic money. Proportlohate
10 the amount OF business done. the
amount Of gold was practically noihln"'
As the system OF clearing houses WIS &C.
yolOped the exchange OF gold ~ the 9e''''-
ment of differences Was stii iurtner Ie-
ducod. lie said that Great Britain hau
nearer reached perfection regarding circuit
facilities than any other country. amer
lea came next. with Germany ana France
third and fourth.
Mr. Newlands. of the committee as
sumed that We would require SsoO.voooO1
In cold 10 establish the system proposed.
and asked Mr. Eckels where We would
oct the requisite amount. Mr.. Eckels re-
pllod that We would get u from England
Trsnce. Germany or some other country
mat had gold 10 sell We could always
find countries which had gold ready 10
exchtnge for products they needed. Inc
percentages of gold held by Great britain
AGAINST it's creditors was the smallest III
the world lie said that the SURRENDER
of gold by country. as rule Was pure-
~ voluntary The trouble mere was t'1'
The gold was taken nom the treasury
,nstood If in thu. usual way la the course
~ trade. lie believed the single gold
standard essential 10 the prosperity Oh
4 great commercial nation.
The committee adjourned 70 meet again
,o.mo,row morning when the comp
troller will be asked to discuss the sew
eraI hills before the committee proposing
changes in the banking system.New YORK
sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-03
,foREGEr woRK ArLEss PAY.
4 Sweeping Reduction which Gives Em-
ploynent TO One Thousand.

CHICAGO. ILL, Feb. 2.-Twenty-iVe
hundred men. employees of the illinois
steel Company. South Chicago. accepted
A sweeping reduction I'm wages yesterday
Not 4 man from the president down was
exempt from the reduction. Five, ten.
and fifteen per cent. was taken from
each days pay. but there WAS nothing
more serious than grumblng and dark
looks.
The cut did not affect members OF the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers. Announcement Of the
cut was not all bad news. however, FOR
along with it the company expressed
its intention Of soon taking back a thou
sand men il made idle month ago.
These men have been suffering tho keen
est poverty. In fact. many OF them. with
their families have been supported ny me
charity workers Of South Chicago. by
them the message from the company was
hailed with JOY.
The new schedule OF wages is in real
ity the old rate which was paid 10y the
company prior TO 1895 when, owing TO the
price of products, wages were brought
up The business outlook IS not now MS
good "a II was I'm 1895. and II is said the
reduction was made that tho company
may be able TO compete successfully with
Eastern firms.
The mills of the company AZ Joliet
and Milwaukee also put In force reduc-
ton on similar basis Not a protest was
uttered at either place. except IN the case
OF twenty "hookers" AT Joliet, who re-
fused 10 accept the new scale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-03

COLUMBUS. OHIO Feb. 2-Governor
Bushnell to-day denied that the letter
from Senator Sherman to him I'm which
the Senator asked that NJ. a. Hanna be
appointed &c succeed him was sent by
special messenger frcm President-elect
Mckinley. 1t came through the mail 10
him from Washington. Neither did the
letter contain the endorsement OF Pres
:dent-elect Mckinley. as has been stated.
The L,,.. L nor said Mr. Mckinley had
conveyed to him his wish that Mr.. Hanna
III, ht be chosen to succeed Mr.. Sherman
in the Senate In an other way. 1t is gen
orally understood that Judge w. r. Day.
Of Canton. "A special friend Of Major Nc
Kinley. was the bearer of the latters re-
quest TO the Governor that Hanna be
appointed to the Senate.
Judge Day was in the city and called
on Governor Bushnell on January 18TH.