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Evening star., 1897-03-12
TO CONFER WITH THE PRESIDENT.
Secretary Gaxe Wants Some Treasury
Offices Settled.

Secretary Gage will have conference
with the President tomorrow morning in
regard to the appointment of three assist
ant secretaries and chief Clerk of the
Treasury Department. He is being over
whelmed with applications for these Offices
and has concluded that his only salvation
from perpetual Importantly to the sacrifice
of public busire ess is to have the appoint
rnents made at once. He 50 informed the
President today. and the latter made an
engagement to discuss the matter with him
tomorrow morning, with view to inlmedi-
ate acticn. MIR. Carl:ses successor as
chief clerk may be announced tomorrow,
and it is practically settled that two, and
possibly three. assistant secretaries OF the
treasury will be nominated early next
wT,k
Evening star., 1897-03-12
At the White House.
FOR THE NEXT CAMPAIGN.
Representative McMiIIfn Appointed
Chairman of Executive Committee.

Ex-Governor Chauncey NJ. Black presi-
dent of the National Association of Dem
ocratic Clubs. today appointed Representa-
tive Benton McMllin of Tennessee chair
man. of the executive committee. which
was arranged for by the convention held
last summer in st. Louis.
The balance Of the committee will be ap-
pointed by President Black next week
Mr.. McMillin's early appointment is to al
low him to arrange for the Jefferson ban
quet, to be held on the 18th of next month.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
MRS MCKINLEY HOME .c
IN" fresbdeafs Mother EyiIe,,,
N"n" the Worse for Her Trin

CANTON. Ohio. March I2-Mrs. Nancy
A!ison Mckinley and her daughter. Miss
Helen Mckinley. who were in WASHING
Ton Tor the inauguration ceremonies. reach
eA canton this morning in the private car
of Vice President Pugh of the Pennsyl-
wanna company. Mrs. Mckinley. who is
well on toward ninety years of age did
hot seem IN the least fatigued by her visit
anu "heh she LETT the car and greeted her
irlends at the station today she seemed re-
ihaFkahly hale and sprightIy for one of
her years. "a
/ was haNinS too good a time To get
tired" she said in answer 10 d. o,,se,;o,
she seems glad. however. TO get back 10
her Canton home, and would not care Ia
change II Tor a residence in Washington
Evening star., 1897-03-12
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Vote Was Largely In Favor Of WO.
men Delegates.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. March 1.-THE third
days session of the Washington confer
ence was held here today, Bishop Newman
presiding Rev. Dr. Kelly presented the
claims of the Methodist Review. Rev. Robt.
V. Tard the Bible Society cause, and Rev.
DIR. ]. E. Bowens the Cannon University
at Atlanta. Ga. The several candidates
for deacons and elders were passed. and a
committee, headed by Rev J. l.. Thomas,
was appointed to visit President Mckinley
Tuesday. The appointments will be an
nounced Monday
The vote of the conference on the admis-
sion of women as delegates to the general
conference was: For, iU7; against, 8. For
equal lay with ministers representation
Fer, ); against, ia.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Indictments Found.

The grand jury reported this afternoon
for the first time in several weeks, return
ing the following indictments: Henry VIII
iiams. arson: John Hawkins. housebreak-
ing: Eugene Johnson. do: James r. Blair
assault with intent to kill: VIM. W. Wright
larceny from the person: Henry Watson
do: Amelia Davis. do; Thomas Mullen
second offense of petty larceny: James
Douglass, do; David Malone larceny:
A!exanier 5. Grover. alias Alexander II
Gray. do.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Left All to Her po,rh,.r

The will OF the late Ellen e. Cuts, dated
August "a, 1896. was filed today. Adele
Cults Williams. a daughter, is made sole
beneficiary and named as exec1trix.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today. as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Evening star., 1897-03-12
AFTER OUR IRONCLADs.
1t is Said That Turkey Wants to buy
Two or Three.

TWO or Three.
CONSTANTINOPLE. March 12.-In semi
official circles here it is positively asserted
that the administration Of the sultan's civil
list is negotiating with the United States
government for the purchase of two or
three ironclads. which have already been
completed in the United States, and 1t is
added that the sum of $20O.OOO has already
been paid on account.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Ruiz Has Brief Interview VIII
Secretary Sherman

Mrs. hu1z HAS q Brief Interview With
Secretary Sherman.
Mrs Ruiz. widow of the dentist who was
1ouhc dead In his cell at Guanabacoa.
CUBA called at the State Department to-
day and met Secretary Sherman for the
hrst Time The meeting had been previous
~ arranged by a female friend of tn.
widow, and the hour set was 10 O'Clock.
Mrs Ruiz was accompanied by her friend.
who acted as interpreter. and by her five
children. all dressed in the deepest mourn
1pg. Mrs. Ruiz speaks Spanish, and does
not understand English. Secretary Sherman
received the party in his private office, and
listened with sympathetic interest 10 Mrs
REiz's representations. She did not go Ear
into the details of her husbands death: in
ueed, she was unable to do SO for want of
more than hearsay evidence herself as to
the main points 1t was, however her pur-
pose. she said, to have all of the facts Off
cially disclosed, and in this she sought the
good offices of the State Department. She
also expressed her intention OF preferring
claim upon the Spanish government for
indemnity for the killing of her husband.
Secretary Sherman listened for ten fif-
teen minutes to the statements Of Mrs
Ruiz. and then, without committing him
self, suggested that she reduce her state
ment to writing. and submit it to the de-
partment. which might thus it as
basis for an investigation Some of The r.f-
ficials are inclined to the belief that the
proof Of Dr. Ruiz's American citizenship IS
not so strong 1t should be to make II a
national issue.
At the White House.
About 2 o'clock Mrs. Ruiz and her chill
dren. accompanied by a female Interpreter
called at the White House. The two ladies
were accorded a short audience by the
President in his private office, the children
meanwhile waiting in the lobby down
stairs. The President promised the afflicted
widow that the case would be thoroughly
Investigated. and If her claim against the
Spanish government for her husbands s
death was a good one he would do what
he could to enforce it.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
DECLARED INSANE.

Finding of u MarshnPs Jury In the
Case of Helen COrinne Bergen.
A marshal's jury this afternoon declared
Helen Corinne Bergen, the well-known
newspaper writer. to he insane. The
fortunate woman is confined at st. Eliza
beth's Asylum.
Evening star., 1897-03-12
Government Bonds,
Quotations reported by Corson & Macar
ney. bankers.
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers' 1927 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1897-03-12
'lf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Tent r Street.

We're pleased to announce
the arrival OF new lot OF black
Kid and patent leather strap and
opera slippers. Variety OF stylish
shapes - and though worth
much more-we shall offer them
for
Evening star., 1897-03-12
SI.4S pair.

There has also just arrived a
new invoice of bows and Youths
tan and patent leather English
shape shoes for the Young men
who like shoes as swell" As
their fathers or older brothers
Evening star., 1897-03-12

who like shoes as swell" As
their fathers or older brothers.
Bicyclists should see our new
tan and black canvas leather
trimmed bicycle shoes. with elk
soles, at ST -4S. and also the new
tan and black all leather bicycle
shoes at SI.oS. There is moth
ing IN town like them selling
tor less than a hall dollar more.
The new spring bicycle boots
are arriving and they are hand
some, indeed. II you appreciate
style and eNclusi,encss Won
should see them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Practical Schoolroom in the House.

The fact that over 100000 copies of
Grams aliases have been sold is the
best proof OF their great popularity and
value. Its worth to every boy and girl,
to every student to every reading and
intellectual person, is incalculable See
what leading educators say: A. Gaylord
Slocum, president of the Baptist college
at Kalamazoo, Mich, says: 81 have fire.
quent occasion to use Grams Universal
Atlas, purchased of your agent, and
have found it entirely reliable and salts
factory. One needs good atlas almost
AS much as dictionary" o. Cone
president OF Buchtel college, Akron, Ohio,
says: II am greatly pleased with the
Grams Atlas, which purchased of you
last year, and regard it as admirably
adapted TO general use" T. F. Cane,
superintendent of schools in Newcastle,
Penn, says: "a good atlas is indispen-
sable to the student, indeed it is a neces-
sity for one to read the newspapers in
diligently in these days. A reliable atlas
should, therefore be found in every IL
brary, and in every home. ] cordially
recommend Grams Universal Atlas as
being all that is claimed for it. Ii should
have wide circulation"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

Church News.-No services at the
Episcopal church next Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor society OF the
North church gave Eugene Field enter
tainment in the vestry Monday evening
Selections were read from his life and
works. Music was also rendered. The
entertainment closed with a social time
and refreshments
The morning services at the Methodist
and Episcopal churches were omitted
last Sunday.
A special musical service at the South
church last Sunday evening, and the
work Of the chorus choir was excellent.
Rev. E. T. Fairbanks gave short talk
from the text Where is He ?"
The colored singing evangelist, Rev
D. E. Land, closed his revival services at
the Free Baptist church last Sunday
evening He has held series OF interest
ing meetings.
The ladies Of the Church OF the Mes
siah will hold May social in their vestry
May 7.
The Sunday service will be resumed at
Grace Methodist Episcopal church next
Sunday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

At st. Johnsbury, April 81, by Rev. H. II
Hoyt ]. Frank Taylor and Emily A. French
both of Glover
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

School Notes. -Measles have developed
in Summervile to such an extent as to
close up the lowest grade school there.
The other grades are practically in no
danger of suspension and there are only
two or three cases in any of the larger
schools. For precaution and protection
active and prompt measures will be taken
in all the schools. Books, apparatus and
schoolrooms will be disinfected and chill
dren with suspicious symptoms excluded
for a while. The following statement
from the health officer has been sent to
each teacher
II symptoms of measles are detected in
child as coughing, fever running at the
nose, soreness of the eyes, send him home
at once.
If child after having measles comes
back before the cough stops, or while the
eyes are yet weak, send him home until
the symptoms have disappeared
If child has scarlet fever or diphtheria,
do not permit that child, or any children
from the same house, to attend school
until they receive permission from the
health officer
The district schools opened on Mon
day The Cole Corner and Four Corners
schools start out with new teachers,
Miss Mabel E. Holden of Lyndon, and
Miss Edna E. Hovey of Waterford.
Superintendent w. P. Kelly was in
Woodstock Saturday. He addressed the
teachers and directors on mature Study
illustrating with examples of the work
done in the st. Johnsbury schools TIL,
Woodstock schools have not yet don,
anything OF this kind Systematically.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

St. Rose Church, Plans for the new
Catholic church for St. Rose parish have
been accepted and preparations for the
erection OF the building are now being
made The first Of the week P. A. Roach
had force of men at work cleaning up
the debris occasioncd by the tearing down
of the old Cross bakery. Work on the
cellar and foundation will be begun at
once. The construction of the building
will be pushed as rapidly as possible and
it is expected that services will be held in
the new church tor the first time on
Christmas day.
Six architects submitted plans for this
church and the successful firm was
Packard & Thorne of this place, under
whose supervision The building will be
erected. The architecture of the new
church will be pure English gothic, with
material of light Canadian salmon brick
and terra Gotta trimmings. The main
DullullS VIII pS oOAlOA lSSt anu IhS
steeple will rise 100 feet from the base.
Gallery across the front end for organ,
choir lott, etc. Seating capacity 600.
Vestry and sacristy in the rear. Base
ment will be finished so that it can be
used for entertainments. Decorations in
side will be English gothic in keeping
with exterior. There will be a perfect
system of heating and ventilation.
The people of this parish have done 6
wise and beneficial act in deciding tc
build on line with the North church
thus adding to the beauty of the prettest
street in the village. Now is the time to put
back those other two buildings and thu:
remove from the street about the only
eyesore that mars it. 1t has got to b,
| done sooner or later, why not at once
The Catholic church is going to be a flint
addition to the attractive buildings OF
Main street. A couple of buildings
breaking the symmetry of the line on tina
side of the street and sticking out mum
Der of feet in front of two elegant struc
lures is blot that will constantly grow
bigger to the eyes OF the public unless
soon removed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
any Friend From India. "-Ol all the

any Friend From lndia."-Of all the
ridiculous and nonsensical farce comedies
that have set the world laughing in past
years My Friend from India holds first
place. The company is a good one. Miss
Vella Mcleod plays a pretty little role,
acts well and looks charming, Mr.
Lackaye plays Erastus Underholt and
does it splendidly Mr.. George Mack as
a Keene Shaver is exceptionally clever
and gave funny impersonation OF my
Friend from India" The ladies are
charming; Miss Vella Macleod gave
delightful Interpretation OF what she
was called upon to do. Miss Marie
CARLYLE has rather trying part in Mrs.
Beekeman Streete but carries herself
through with flying colors, proving one
Of the favorites of the evening. The
Misses Antoinette Walker and Francis
Gale as the two pretty daughters OF
Underbolt delighted everybody. MY
Friend from India" is booked for return
date at Howe Opera House Monday,
May 8. This play was given here few
weeks ago, and many who saw il were
so well pleased that they will go second
time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Vermont in the Great Parade.-The

Vermont boys were conspicuous part
OF the great parade at the dedication Of
the Grant monument in New York Tues
day. Gov. Josiah Grout rode at the
head of the Vermont troops, accom-
panied by his staff and aides.
Vermont came in for full share of the
enthusiasm The Vermont soldiers were
the first to report as having reached the
rendezvous at Seth street with their
right resting on Madison avenue and
stood and shivered from 9 80 a. m. until
1890 p. M, when they followed Rhode
Island up Madison avenue. Along the
entire march the cheers of the people to
the men who wore the green sprigs'
was continuous and Gov. Grout received
most hearty ovation from all points on
the line. Cries of Vermont, Vermont,
hurrah for Vermont, three cheers for the
Green mountain boys. That's the stuff,
Vermont Mckinley and prosperity and
many other compliments, were called TO
the governor and men. The music OF the
Sherman military band was OF the best,
and Burlington may well be proud OF
them. The soldierly bearing and most
excellent marching of the young Yer
monters was the praise of all, and the
National Guard of our state rank among
the best and most to be depended upon
troops in the country by those who
know.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

the question. Every voter should be
present and hear the report.
A central fire station would, without
doubt, enable the village to reduce the
expenses of the fire department and still
retain its present efficiency If not increase
it. A building could be erected, to cost,
say, $4,000. The building could con-
tain a trustees room, police station, and
meeting room for the FIRE department.
This would do way with paying rentals
of over 5000 and more than pay the IN
terest on the cost of the building.
Besides the location near the st, Johns
bury House another good one has been
mentioned, the Gauthier lot near the
Pythian building, which, it is said can be
obtained at a reasonable figure. The 10.
cation must be a central one and If the
voters should express themselvesin favor
of the central station a good location
could be easily obtained for a fair price
In regard to the matter of not being
able to reach fire in the extreme parts
of Summervile Fairbanks and Paddocks
villages quickly from the central station
it is thought that small hose carts sta
toned in these places would do away
with that objection. 1t is certainly evil
dent that the men could reach the fire
quicker by going straight to the scene
than, as at present, first going to the
| hose houses.
But whether nor not the central fire
station is what is wanted the voters will
determine. All should make careful
study OF the matter and act according to
what they think will be for the benefit OF
the village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
There is q 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, that
takes the place of coffee The most deli
cate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from coffee.
1t does not cost over fourth as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit.
Is cts. and 20 cts. per package. TRY it.
Ask for GRAIN-O.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Letters to St. Johnsbury People.

Mrs. Cassidy. st. Johnsbury.
MADAM:-You ask why a mild soap
will wash more clothes than strong?
The reason is: A mild soap is heavy
bodied. To make it mild we are COM
PEELED to make it heavy bodied we can't
help ourselves.
The most important ingredients in
soap are tallow and lye; talow alone
won't wash; add I've to it and it will.
So it's I've that does the washing. But
I've is powerful; it eats clothes rots
them; makes them wear out quick.
To prevent this we boil Harmless soap
six to eight days, or until this lye is all
absorbed-all taken up-by the oil in
the tallow.
This boils the soap down hard and
makes it heavy bodied as well as mild.
That is why pound of mild soap like
Harmless will! outwash two sc. cakes
weighing pound and half
Yours truly,
c. HI. Post & Co.,
Newburgh, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
A Real Catarrh Cure.

The 10.cent trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had of the druggist is
sufficient to demonstrate its great merit
Send 10 cents, we will mail it. Full size
soc.
ELY Bros, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing. BY
the use OF Ely's Cream Balm dropping Of
mucus has ceased, voice and hearing have
greatly improved.-J. w. Davidson, Atty
at Law, Monmouth, I'll.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Complete Catarrh Cure. =

Flowers Complete Catarrh Cure COM
prises four preparations TOR local and
constitutional treatment and is said to
be the only scientific treatment ever offered
to the public. Complete Catarrh Cure
will permanently and readily cure any
case ofcatarrh. 1t will stop cold in its
early stages and prevent anyone from
taking cold. 1t is pleasant to take and
easy to handle. Price $125 For sale
by Flint Bros, Druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30

Central Fire Station.-The adjourned
meeting to consider the central FIRE sta.
ton question comes next Tuesday even
ing at 100 o'clock. The committee APP
pointed at the meeting month ago to
investigate the matter will report at this
time. They have made careful nvesti-
cation, looking the ground over
thoroughly and considering both sides OF
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Deaths.

At North Adams, Mass, April 20, Edwin
b. Hamblen aged 43 years, former resident
of this town.
At West Burke, April %, Mrs. Dustin Kim
ball, aged SO years.
At Manchester, N. H., Cornelia, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morgan, aged 8
years.
At South Ryedate, suddenly, April %, Mrs.
Gardiner, aged SO years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Births.
Marriages..

At st. Johnsbury, April 20, n daughter t
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Bonette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-30
Mark-DOWn Sale

Of Mems and Boys Sweaters prices for this week only TO- 30 and 90
cents You should see fine assortment Grenadines in black
and coors Open Meshe for dy costumes the latest thing out
81 cents $780, We still in the clothing business and you
must have suit make advantage to you call and inspect
our stock Mems all wool SUITS $3.50 to $1,000 Mems Boys and
Girls Hats and Caps, 80 cents We are agents Tor the Cleveland
Bicycles and for the popular Anna Held" Ladies' Bicycle Suit
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-04-25
A LIVING MI MMY.

They have a new curiosity in France
and have named it The Living Mum
my l. is a case in which a man is
suffering from a disease known as
sclerodermy, or hardening of the skin.
a rare aflilction. only very few cases
having been recorded. The man is not
an Egyptian. as his novel title might
imply but is native of Provence He
appears at first sight to be a dried up
man-we have some such in our com
munities in America though they have
no affection of the skin. The sub
cutaneous cellular tissue seems to have
disappear ed while the muscles and
bones are atrophied in the extreme.
Thus he presents the appearance Of a
living being with only dried skin over
his skeleton. La Nature" thus de-
scribes him.
See his face; the skin Is drawn back
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-04-25
A Chinese SchoOlboY.

The Chinese school children have In
stilled into them at an early age hab-
its of hard, steady study. At the age
of ) a boy begins his schooling. Al
daylight he is given a task. and after
it is completed is allowed one hour fol
breakfast. Again, later, he has ar
hour for luncheon, but he is at his
study nearly twelve hours a day, sever
days in the week. All the time thaa
he is not saying his lessons he is learn
ing aloud at the top of his voice. He
is taught rudimentary astronomy
physics, and natural history, but great
er stress is laid upon writing and his
literary studies than upon any other
branch.-HaTper's Round Table.