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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
Judge Powers as a School Teacher

A Vermont man here tells an incident
of Representative H. Fl. Powers career as
a school teacher in Tinmouth, town of
Rutland, in days when pedagogues
boarded round" Powers was a little
slow in rising and acquired reputation
for this among those thrifty people In
the course of his round of boarding
houses of the town he was destined to
reach the house OF Elihu Cramton, father
of the Hon. John w. Cramton, famous
landlord of the Bardwcl House. Cram
ton was known Tar and wide as an early
riser. His regular hour in summer was
3 80 o'clock and in winter o'clock. He
ate his breakfast shortly after the rising
hour, and every member of the household
had to be on hand. Mr.. Cramton learned
that the schoolmaster's morning habits
were too easy going for that community
and he let it be understood that there
would be a change in the young mans
hour Of rising shortly after hereached the
Cramton household.
This threat was not long in reaching
the young schoolmaster's ears. He
formed his plans and bided his time. In
the course OF events his belongings were
transferred to the Cramton house, and
he followed them. His room was as
signed to him, and he took good care to
provide himself with an interesting novel
tor the first night. When he came in
rather late in the evening, he went to his
room, bundled himself up-that was not
the day of steam heated bed.rooms-6xed
himself comfortably in big chair and
began his book.
The night was long, and the cold ch,ls
played hide and seek up and down the
schoolmaster's back, but his candle and
book held out. BY and by it came
O'Clock. The book was closed, and
Schoolmaster Powers left his room, can
die in hand. In moment he was pound
ing at the door of Mr.. Cramton's room
impatiently and emphatically. After his
rat-tat-tat had echoed thu ough the house
for some time the old man woke up and
yelled out to know what was wanted.
Il want my breakfast" said Powers
What time is it ?" yelled the landlord
Its 2 o'clock This is my regular
hour tor breakfast, and wantt. Cant
you get up and let me have it?'
The old man soon got himself wild,
enough awake to appreciate the joke ant
after slight hut very thoughtful pause
shouted back, young man, you go right
back to bed and sleep as long as 20,
want to- Washington Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
The Arbitration Treaty.

No agreement can be reached or
the general arbitration treaty with
Great Britain during this session o
congress, but it has got to come
some time and the Boston Herald
sums the situation up in the follow
ing interesting manner;
Time is fighting against the rati'
fcation of the arbitration treaty in
the senate. The days of this congress
are numbered, their number is very
scant for the work that needs to be
done, and the rules of the senate offer
such opportunities for delay that,
with the best will in the world to
take hopeful view OF the chances,
we cannot but admit that the out
look is unpromisng. Senator Sher-
man, who has the treaty in charge,
is making a very resolute attempt C
carry it through. He has shown a
courage worthy of his cause, and,
backed as he is by a rising food OF
popular sentiment, he would really
have a good prospect Of success if he
could get time enough to use the
lever OF public opinion for the removal
OF senatorial obstruction. But
there's the rub. That lever cannot
be used in an effective manner unless
there is plenty of elbow room, and
here there is very little.
1t is a race between public opinion
and time. The opponents OF the
treaty are visibly weakening unde,
the indignant remonstrances that
shower upon them, but, alas, the
end OF the session is near, and the
short and crowded space that re.
mains for action grows shorter day
by day. Mr.. Sherman still keeps up
the fight, and claims to be hopeful OF
getting more or less favorable vote
early next week; but as we have said,
the chances are running against him,
and by present appearances the
treaty will have to go over to the
new congress. There is, however,
comfort in the reflection that, what
ever may happen at present, the fu-
ture of arbitration is secure. The
people have given their verdict on
the question: and given it in such an
undeniable manner that no combina.
ton ofjingoes and silverites can pre-.
vent its acceptance in the new con
gress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
Chicago Millionaire Once Vermonter

Albert M. Billings, founder OF the Chi
cago gas trust, the Peoples gas, light
and coke company the Home National
bank and the Home Savings bank died at
Chicago last week Sunday, aged So. His
fortune is estimated at $50, 100000 He
was born at Royalton, Vt. Mr. Billings
laid the foundation of his fortune at the
age of % by outbidding Paran Stevens
of New York in stage coach deal. Mr..
Billings was a sheriff Of Windsor county
years ago and he married Miss Augusta
S. Farnsworth, daughter of wealthy
farmer OF Woodstock. Mr.. Billings left
Vermont with about 100000. He was
in New York short time, then moved
to Saratoga, where he bought the famous
springs. He went back to New York
where he became the warm friend Of c.
X Garrison, the man who made the ia
nous Missouri Pacific deal with Jay
Gould. Billings and Garrison cleared
large sums at the expense OF Gould. Mr..
Billings went to Chicago in 1859 and at
once engaged in the manufacture OF illu-
minating gas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
Boston & Maine's Quarterly Report.

Boston & Names exhibit for the quar-.
ter ended Dec. 81 shows decreased earn.
ings of $3.50, 945 from 1895, but expenses
were reduced S342 $50, so that there was
net gain OF S59,404. Operating ex-
peuses included $13S, 0l6 for new equip
ment, and $50, 937 for new air brake and
automatic couplers, against $50 900 and
500, 500 respectively, for the same
period in 1895. Notwithstanding the
large reduction in expenses, the operat-
ing cost was zoos per cent, against
1929 for 1895. For six months gross
earnings were S743, 7lS less than 1895,
but a reduction of $4S6 S74 in expenses
left a net decrease of $3.50, S43. For the
Sin months $685., 016 for new equipment,
and $50 GAS for automatic brakes and
couplers was included, in the operating
cost The percentage of cost for six
months, was 6S.SS per cent of gross
earnings, which compares with 6S &C
per cent in 1895. For the quarter the
dividend balance was 5000, 1897, against
S247 l6 in 1895, and for six his
S9l3,6S3, against S1,213 1865 in 1895.
The six months sinking fund and divi.
bends are, approximately, $653,332, SO
that a surplus OF $500 ,351 is apparent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

the ball. As superb social function 1t
has had no parallel in America. Its lame
may pass into history, and, perhaps, its
splcndors will be written down as the
standard for the bellies and gallants OF
the coming century. Almost every
character Of the time OF Louis XIV and
XIV was personated and there were
numerous Marie Antoinettes, Queen
Elizabeths, Lady Teases, Juliets, Joan
dArcs, Empress Josephines, etc. Aside
from the beauty Of the costumes, interest
cenlered in the unprecedented display OF
jewels. many rare old priceless family
heirlooms being worn. There is no
estimating their monetary worth, but
they certainly represented vast fortunes.
Many of the women seemed ablaze with
the sparkling gems. The ball is said to
have cost Mrs. Bradley.Martin in the
vicinity of 100000, while the expense
to he different individuals for costumes
was many thousands OF dollars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

Garcia, Mr.. Costing says, is master
of the situation. The Spanish
columns there refuse to engage in
any serious fighting and always
take refuge in the fortified towns.
Through Camaguey, Las Villas,
Matanzas and Havana the Cuban
bands are swarming.
Piano Del Rio is not pacifed at all,
and the Spanish official reports
themselves prove that fighting is
going on daily there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

President Cleveland returned from
hunting trip the other day down
on the Virginia coast with bag OF
40 ducks as the result of the days
shooting He reported it as the
finest days sport he ever had. AS a
huntsman and a fisherman Mr..
Cleveland is one of the best, and he
could find no better way of relieving
himself OF the great strain of official
cares.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
r1aior Mckinley Sick.

Major Mckinley was taken sick
Sunday with severe cold which
confined him to his bed, and the office
seekers who arrived that day were
not able to gee him, much to their
disappointment.
When governor Of Oh.o, Major
Mckinley was quite sick with the
grip for about 10 days, and this
was a similar attack. Dr.. Phillips,
the family physician, furnished the
press with the following statement
Monday: "Mr. Mckinley IS suffering
from severe cold, but is not
seriously i'll. He is resting comfort
ably and will be about in few
DAYS"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

A distinguished astronomer of the
City Of Mexico has found iudcatio
that the planet Mars is inhabited by
persons of high degree of intelli-
gence, and that they are excited over
something or other. Perhaps they
have had an election, and are r,joic-
ing over the downfall of their popu-
lists New York Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

w P. St. John, former president of
the Mercantile National bank in
New York and treasurer of the
Bryan campaign funds, died Sunday
night at his home in New York. Mr..
St. John had been a silver man for
some years and last July he resigned
his position in the Mercantile bank
to take part in the silver campaign.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

Mrs. Jane L. Stanford has made a
deed of gift to the Stanford uni
versity in California, to take effect at
her death, of the fine Stanford man.
sion on Mob hill, in San Francisco,
with all its furnishings, paintings
and other art works, the whole val
ued at $1,000,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
Edmunds on the Tariff and Cuba.

Ex-senator Edmunds in recent
interview said: :" hope for speedy
return OF prosperity, but am still APP
prehensive. II there is to be any re.
lief from the prevailing business de-
preston and general distress, it must
come through congress. 1t is the in.
tention OF Mr. Mckinley, | under
stand, to lose not day nor an hour
in having a new tariff bill passed.
81 think that the passage OF a ju.
dicious measure of this character
would restore prosperity. But the
political complexion of the senate
leads me to have the gravest doubts
of its enactment. The silver men,
anticipate, will hesitate very seriously
about cooperating in the passage OF
tariff bill unless they receive in re-
turn legislation beneficial to their
cause. don't believe they will ever
vote for such a measure as the admin
lstration will desire passed. The
sound money democratsar are men who
have been vigorously opposed in the
past to high tariff. They, too, will
hesitate when asked to support a
Mckinley tariff bill"
Asked his opinion on Cuba, Senator
Edmunds said: 81 do not think the
Cuban patriots, as they are called
themselves ought to be recognized
until there is very different state of
affairs on the island, They are, as
tar as | am able to ascertain, nothing
more than ignorant negroes and halt
breeds, who have insufficient educa.
ton and intelligence to properly
govern the island. While their cause
partakes OF the spirit of this nation,
being a struggle for independence,
am inclined to the opinion that there
are two sides to the contest and that
there are the best reasons in the
world why we should keep hands off. "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

Word comes from Colorado that
ex-Milllonaire and ex-senator II. A .
W. Tabor is digging for gold with
pick and shovel, a poor man. A
Vermont farmers boy, a stone mason,
small grocery keeper, a great mine
owner, multimillionaire and pro-
prietor OF great blocks OF buildings in
Denver, the possessor and builder of
one of the finest opera houses in the
world, lieutenant governor of Color
ado, United States senator, aud now
a poor man once more, delving in the
dirt for another fortune among the
hills OF Cripple Creek-Mr. Tabor has
had a remarkable career
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

An attempt has been made in the
New Hampshire senate to abolish
Fast day. But it tailed, and the
people OF the granite state will con-
tinue to fast once a year in the same
manner as heretofore.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

A shipment OF Importance for Aus
traIia will be made by an export
house during the early part of next
month. The principaIitems are agri-
cultural implements, $15,0 Bicy.
Giles and parts, $1,000. Harness
and carriage materials. SO $50. Sim
liar shipments the firm claims are Pc
riodically made not only by them
selves, but by two or three other
concerns in this market who buy
largely and only for that market.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

A minister in a Kentucky town
uttered the following sentence in a
sermon last Sunday: "The Lord
directed the bullet that killed Abra-
ham Lincoln" and has since been hid
ing in the mountains. The congre-
cation is said to have become infuri-
ated and made an attempt to hang
the minister. The mob then visited
the preachers house and battered it
down.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

Senator Justin S. Morrill, witnessed
for the eleventh time last week Wed
nesday the counting OF the electoral
vote for president and vice. president.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

The convention of Catholic Foresters,
Columbus, o., last week Thursday de-
cided to hold the next annual convention
at Burlington
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALIFORNIAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week, ST. Per month, 81 so.
For three months, So. For SIX months, So.
One year. IS.
DiscouNTs.-To all advertisers using regu-
larry 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., 2 cents
per word first insertion. (These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper) Legal mott es 10
cents a line, three insertions Probate notices
$3.50 each for three insertions. Dissolution,
liberation and similar notices 81 so each for
three insertions. Card OF thanks, 10 cents.
Obituary poetry, cents line.
Solid electrotypes only will be taken. We
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
c. NJ. STONE & CO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19

Hanna is said to have a majority
of the Ohio assembly on his side,
which would seem to make his elec
tion to the senate sure thing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
Clothing Agents Wanted.


Agents every town in This country,
where we are not already represented
TO handle irst'class line of custom
samples for suits to be made to order
TO competent salesman or dealer,
VINO can give the business a proper at
tention we will pay liberal commits
sion, take all the RISKS, nav allexpress
charges and guarantee satisfaction in
every respect; we are pioneers in this
branch of the trade and experience;
THIS together with the facts that we
buy our woolens direct from the mills
and nave unequalled facilities for manu-
featuring, enables us to produce gar.
ments to order, with frst.class work,
IN the most correct styles and proper.
tons, at about the price charged for
good ready-made cl thing For tur-
ther particulars address, Oak Hall
Clothing Co., 32.4t North St., Bos.
ton, Mass.
a. A. a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-19
THE
InoprOved u. S. Separation

FIRST IN VAR
o o.ologre gives statement of the famous 81
ou III IIubbardon VT between the Improved United
@ & /, The four vital points of clean Swimming per
hour general durability and ease oil running
FIRST IN PEACE--
~, ore selling our cents above price
~ we nj least half butter rom the num-
@ f COWS or same milk neighbors do The separated
& GOES TO the calves and the hogs warm and fresh paying
most as much in raising calves as the butter worth 1t
mo 80 ,s;, The milk selling anything ever
tried .oo- 1 "a Naisast,,o d..
York, Neb, Jan 10, 1897 Eo NeprasKa Bee Keeper.
FIRST IN THE HEARTS or ITS CoONikFMEM
have M troube convincing Others Of its superior inertia
20 Won VIII see from the that during the first month which
1os The matter up neighbors United
Stos Separaors of these being in town
% od been in the three months five De LaVa1 four
Sa ros nd one Empire trial; and at the time
one the town other separator than the Improved
States. .ooc =,
South Vernon, VT, March 7, 1896 w N DUNKLEB.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-22

this spring are rather startling from
their high crown effects and decided
side trimming, so different from the
broad. low hats we have grown accus-
toned 10.
Changes are always welcomed. In the
line OF millinery. and so we shall soon
grow to like these odd, new things,
just as we have every season. very
pleasing are some OF the velvet toques
built to wear with gowns OF like color,
they are simply made, but very becom-
ing and dressy I'm effect and thoroughly
suited to combination with tailor
made gown.
chic creation is shown In pistachio
green velvet, with narrow, straight
brim, covered with bias puns or the
velvet. thick and full enough TO make
q becoming frame TO the face. The
crown is draped somewhat higher at
one side than at the other, and set off
| nv a bunch of small ostrich tips and
| tail aigrette of contrasting color
A smart mousquetaire hat OF black
| velvet worn with suit OF royal blue
! etamine, Is banded with blue about the
| crown. and has an aigrette or blue at
the side. with one long black plume
floating over the brim. shading the side
of the face and resting on the hair.
Even thus early in the season flowers
/ are used i'm profusion; violets, prim-
roses, and daffodils preferred, often the
trio being massed upon one hat in pic
| turesque confusion.
A great deal OF white lace VIII be
used on straw hats. also gray tinted
| lace, and that of deep butter tint
| There is something especially appro-
| rriate about the use Of lace on straw
hats making IL particularly pleasing. j..
Dame Fashion is full of whims and
caprces, keeping those who strive 10
4 l.nr
From one fascinating style or fabric
we are hurried on TO another without
having time TO fully understand Its
merits confess to an inability 10
cope understandingly with all her
pleasantries until later In the season.
when one will have had time 70 fuliy
examine the new things with which we
are now submerged.
The construction OF two evening
frocks which may do duty later on at
the seaside during the summer outing,
now interests me beyond all other sub
iects. the more that they must be con-
trived with as small outlay as possible
and yet be perfectly up-to-date.
For one is chosen the finest tarletan
II Is possible to procure, which is filmy
enough TO give the effect of mousseline
de sole. costing about one-tenth the
price.
Yellow silk, of the cheapest grade
forms the foundation of skirt and bod
ice, made up in simple, slip fashion
perfectly plain, just to furnish warn
glow OF color through the sheenness o.
the tarletan The silk skirt is circular
in cut. and over IL, worn quite separ
ately is the skirt of tarletan, accordion
plated The round bodice Is covered
with plated tarletan, worn with bre
telles of yellow velvet run through
: slides set with rhinestones. finished
, with big knots at the shoulders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-22

A fetching frock of black hroadcloth,
for house wear has a smooth, circle
skirt with its fullness arranged under
an inverted plait in the centre OF the
back, and tiny boero OF the same
cloth. worn over full, dropping blouse
of accordion-plaited white mousseline
de sole fiecked over with tiny bugs in
black.
Wrinkled sleeves Of the black and
white mousseline de sole cover the
arms without a suspicion of a pun at
the shoulder. There is crushed belt
and stock of black taffeta ribbon with
big knots at the back.
The styles to prevail In millinery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-22
stuffed Marrow.

Take a young vegetable marrow ana
boil Ii till tender, then cut of a sllce
al one end and remove all the seeds
with a scoop. Prepare some savory
stufring with bread crumbs, sweet
herbs and a seasoning OF pepper ana
salt; to this add little suet, ard IL you
like it, an equal weight or chopped
cooked meat. Fill the cavity N the mar
row with the suffng And fix on the end
with beaten egg. Place the marrow on
a baking tin with some gravy and COOK
for twenty minutes, hasting constantly
The marrow may be'peeled after IL is
boiled if preferred. and then served
with Drowned crumbs busted over IL.
--CReply to j. Collier)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-22

consists OF double frills OF velvet. made
in bias fashion so as TO stand out Well,
a trife wider at the shoulder than at
the back or front. A frill stands up
about the face in ruche effect, inside or
which is a second frill OF lace.
F'lots OF lace mingle with the velvet
on the shoulders. which are further set
of by thick tails of fur, as many as
can be gracefully arranged.
A chic floral collarette is made or
loops OF wide black taffeta ribbon
mingled with clusters Of purple and
white violets with their green leaves
and long stems. Such a collar may be
ftly worn with any smart gown with
good effect.
Another smart neck fixing has wide
collar OF white linen, worn with stock
Of black satin, with a fetching bow at
the front, from beneath which falls a
jabot OF white mousseline de sole
| These collars are pretty when made OF
stiffened white muslin, with bright
colored stock.
Broadcloths. In light weight are be-
| ing brought forward a good deal, foi
| the making OF elegant costumes; 1t il