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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
A Wonderful Avenue.

Magnolia avenue, which has been the
pride of Riverside from its founding,
and which has won national reputa-
tion as u boulevard, has had two de-
fects. The streets leading to it were
usually dusty and disagreeable, while
the darkness of the avenue, owing to the
dense foliage of the overhanging pepper
trees, made it rather dismal evening
drive. All that is at an end. 1t is now
possible to drive from the heart Of town
over macadamized streets, perfectly free
from dust and mud, direct to the peer
less Magnolia avenue, and if the drive
be taken in the evening arc lights are
encountered every 800 feet, giving
splendid illumination. When the ave.
nue. is reached, there is presented such
sight as few, if any, towns possess.
The electric poles are but 1874 feet apart,
and from these brackets project about
three feet. From each bracket hangs q
cluster of three incandescent lights COW
cred with reflector, which throws the
light on to the driveway.
AS one stands at one end of this row
Of lights but four or five of them can be
distinguished as individual lights, the
remainder forming continuous chain
of fire which seemingly stretches away
for untold miles beneath the verdant
canopy of the arching pepper trees.
Modern as is the scene 1t impresses the
beholder as an oriental fantasy worthy
Of the Spanish Moors. The imagined
extent of the wondrous chain of fire,
however, is in a degree an optical illu.
sion. Instead of being miles in length,
it is but little over mile. Instead of
there being untold thousands of lights,
one is amazed to learn that there are
but 100, suspended from but 80 poles.
Los Angeles Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
A Pointed Question.

The great question whether the use
of forks is understood in Chicago hav-
ing been happily settled in Paris, it
may be asked in seriousness whether
forks are not too much used in Chicago
and everywhere else. Not that anybody
wants to use the knife for conveying
food to the mouth, but might not the
teaspoon as part Of the dinner equip
ment be little more prominent?
People of breeding train their chill
dren to eat peas, for instance. with a
fork, tabooing the spoon for no apparent
reason other than that its use would
simplify and facilitate the operation.
On the same principle they ought to eat
their peas with chopsticks, as a China
man could easily do. So with certain
kinds of pie and pastry. The relish is
marred by the loss of juices too thin for
the fork to carry. Yet the man who
values his social reputation must not
ask for a spoon
The proper use of the silver fork
might be better understood if it were
regarded as modified shovel with lin
itations imposed by its Sits. For solids
it is an excellent shovel. For liquids it
is naturally failure. The countryman
who on his first visit to city hotel
asked the water for spoon with no
Sits in it was no legitimate subject OF
ridicule. He was an impartial critic,
being without the prejudice Of habit OF
tradition. Hotel Mail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
A JUST DECISION.
This Justice of the Peace Can
not be Blamed for the Treat
mcnt Melted Out to SO TrOu-
bIesOme an Offender.

ANY directory which does not antedate the
JOS, or any up-to-date directory for Lakeport,
N. H., if turned up at the letter c, this
name and occupation will be found: Albert
Colby, "a Walnut street, justice of the
peace, special police officer and coroner for
Belknap County. 1t goes without proving
that any gentleman who has the confidence
of the public sufficient to be entrusted with
the duties involved in the above positions
must have ability, tact and judgment; but
although position is said to be everything,
MIR. Colby's knowledge of law, all his ex-
perience as coroner, was insufficient to
enable him to get rid of very annoying
visitor Perhaps the reader may be bothered
in the same way; if SO, follow the course
adopted by Mr. Colby and you will obtain
the same result. He says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are the best kidney medicine without
any exception which have ever taken.
worked at railroading for nineteen years.
This, no doubt, aggravated my kidney
trouble, for it kept on getting worse from
year to year until it developed into Bright's
disease. In 1855 was conductor, but had
to give it up on account of my back and
kidneys. For ten years ! did not know
what it was to be without pain, sort Of
drawing, dead ache. A distressing and very
annoying urinary weakness which made it
necessary to get up as often as four and five
times night, thereby breaking my rest,
accompanied this, and also had feeling
of goneness and sinking in my lower
abdomen. was in a drug store and had
my attention called to Doan's Kidney Pills,
and after good deal of persuasion l got
two boxes. | had practically lost all faith
in medicines and doctors, for / had spent
over FIVE hundred dollars and yet obtained
little or no benefit After had finished the
second box felt better thhn had for ten
years. The pain in my back, hips and loins
disappeared can 60 to bed now and sleep
like log, just as I could when boy, with
out being disturbed. The craving and sink.
ing feeling in my lower abdomen is gone and
the secretions Of the kidneys are normal. |
will do all can to let the merits of Doan's
Kidney Pills be known to Others You may
publish my statement, and Twill cheerfully
answer all inquiries that may be sent to me
about my case"
Doans Kidney Pills are sold for 50
cents per box, by all dealers, Or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Fostet Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, Sole Agents Tor the United
States.
Remember the name, "Doin's," and take
no substitute.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
NY rlother's Hands.
Such beautiful, beautiful hands

Such beautiful, beautiful hands
They're neither white nor small
And you, know, would scarcely think
That they were fair at all.
I've looked on hands whose form and hue
sculpter's dream might be,
Yet are these aged, wrinkled hands
More beautiful to me.
Such beautiful, beautiful hands!
Though heart were weary and sad,
These patient hands kept toiling on
That children might be glad.
! almost weep. as looking back
To childhoods distant day,
I think how these hands rested not
When mine were at their play
Such beautiful, beautiful hands
They're growing feeble now;
For time and pain have left their work
On hand, and heart, and brow.
Alas! alas! the nearing time,
And the sad, sad day to me,
When meath the daisies, out of sight.
These hands will folded be.
But, oh (! beyond this shadow damp,
Where all is bright and fair,
l know full well these dear old hands
Will palms Of victory bear;
Where crystal streams thro' endless years
Flow over golden sands,
And where the old grow young again.
III clasp my mothers hands.
-[New York Tribune
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight fitting or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure
for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try it today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c.
in stamps. Trial package Free. Address,
Aliens, Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
Street Cleaning in Paris.

1t was with especial interest that l
made my first examination OF the streets
of Paris, for I remembered them as be-
ing in excellent condition in 1889 lex
position Year,.
After close and careful examination
I should say that they are quite as we'll
swept as our streets, and that there is
nowhere to be found the defective pave
ment, of which we have SO much. In the
matter Of litter, however, think that
New York is much better cared for, ex-
cept in the more frequented show streets,
and, to q certain extent even there, there
is more paper scattered, and in many
parts of the town much less attention
seems to be paid to it's collection and
removal. On the whole, l think we lose
nothing in the comparison. New York
is as clean and at least as tidy as Paris.
The methods of work in the French cap
ital are in many respects different from
what was found in other cities and very
different from the methods here.
In 1859 the cleaning of the streets
was transferred from the prefecture de
police to the prefecture de la Seine, and
it was then placed in the hands of the
engineering department. The cost at
that time could not be learned but the
cost in 1879 was 3,S0S, 900 francs; in
1877 it was 4,61S, 900; in 1889 it was
$3.50, 900. 1t is now about 5000, 600
francs Formerly it was the duty of all
property owners to clean one-half of the
street if this did not exceed six meters
GO feet). This work is now done by the
city and is paid for by a special tax on
the property, which, for this purpose. is
divided into three classes-that occupied
Q) by buildings, (2) by walls or open
grounds, (4) by vacant lots In no case
is the charge more than the actual cost
to the city. In some cases it is materially
less. Property holders must still remove
snow and ice from the sidewalks, ao-
oording to specific regulations. -Har-
per's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what II was made for.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
YOU tried the new food drink called
Grain-O? 1t is delicious and nourishing
and takes the place of coffee. The more
Grain-O you give the children the more
health you distribute through their sys-
tens. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about "A as much. All grocers sell it.
15c and 25c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
CUR

Your two boxes of Sparagus Kidney Pills
received and I am taking them for rheuma-
tism. have taken one box. and they have
helped me wonderfully. feel confident that
they will cure me. 1 will write on more
later on G. V. MERRIPIELD.
have waited to be sure of what write in
regard to your pills and my rheumatism, as
have not felt sure of permanent cure until
now, and feared it might return, but can
say now that am perfectly free from rheu-
matism, and four boxes Of your Sparagus
Kidney Pills and one vial OF your Little Liver
Pills have cured me. am over 60 years old.
and have been troubled with rheuma tism for
several years. have tried several remedies
for 1t. but got no permanent help until tried
your pills. Last fall was very lame with 1t,
when my sister mt me box of your pills.
had never heard of them until then. That
box helped me, and l have only taken four
boxes. but can truly say that do not feel
particle of rheumatism now They have even
taken it out of one Of my little fingers. The
joint was swollen and painful and 1 could
not straighten it out tits all right now. 1t
was the worst in my right leg and hip. 1t
was very hard TOR me to get about the house
Now l can walk all l want to without
twinge. They are a great medicine. and
shall recommend them wherever 1 have a
chance. ". MERRIFIELD
Bryaut's Pond. Me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-09
RHEUMATISM

Gout, Diabetes and Bright's Disease
are caused by Uric Acid and other inn
purities in the blood, which have not
been filtered out by the Kidneys
through the urine.
These disea SEES can he
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
CHICAGO GRAIN REVIEW.
Bull Whip Scourged the Sellers of
Calls on May.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-In wheat the mod
crate strength with which the market
closed the day before was added to at
the opening. There were some indica-
tons yesterday afternoon in the ac-
tive demand on the curb for call that
the Letter French party would give
the market the benefit of their more
active support today. They were
credited with buying calls to the extent
Of 100000 bushels. May, which closed
yesterday at 93Ss, opened today with
was bringing 943s. It took only little
more application of the bull whip to
set the sellers of calls and the other
shorts clamoring for and competing
with each other for the limited offer
ings, resulting in an advance to 947s
The only prominently bullish feature of
the routine news of the day was the
heavy clearances of wheat and flour
from Atlantic and gulf ports. Liverpool
market was closed for the Christmas
holidays, but was privately reported
firm at unchanged prices. Paris noted
a trihing decline. Hardly any attention
was paid to the news. Traders did not
care to remain short over the HOLIDAYS
in view of the rather cratic way the
market has been acting, and buying did
not cease until May had been hoisted
to 947s. During the afternoon the bull
clique sold out a good deal of the &C
emulation of the morning buying. The
result was gradual decline in the
price, May closing at 94AG943s.
Corn was quiet and steady, May clos
ing 1sc higher.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Cattle.-sales We're
largely at 4.25@5.OO, very common
dressed beef steers selling around $50
@475; While a few fancy cattle brought
$50.
Stockers and feeders sold largely at
3.5O@4.15. Bulls sold actively, heifers
active and strong, While canning stuff
was steady. Calves were scarce and
firm at 5.75@6.50 for the better grades.
Hogs-The bulk of the sales We're at
3.9212@3.40; heavy packing lots sold at
S.20@3.30, and prime medium weights
at 3.4212@3.4712.
Lambs sold at 4OO@45O for culls up
to 5.55@5.65 for choice flocks, while
yearlings brought 4.5O@5,OO. A very few
fancy sheep brought 46O@4.75; but
pretty much all the trading was done
at 2.75@4.OO. Heavy export sheep were
dull at 4.0O@425. Light weight handy
sheep were the best sellers.
Receipts: Cattle, $500; hogs, 10000;
sheep, 5000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
POPE'S ENCYCLICAL.
Leo Condemns a School System Based
On RELIGIOUS Neutrality.

On Religious Neutrality.
Rome, Dec. 24-The pope's encycli-
cal on the Manitoba school question is
published here today. After recalling
the religious history of Canada and Gu
logizing it's scholastic institutions his
holiness expresses regret at the de-
cision taken seven years ago in Mani
toba, relative to the Catholic schools,
and points out the rights of Catholics,
according to the federal agreement.
The pope condemns a school system
based on religious neutrality, praises
the zeal the bishops have displayed on
the question; regrets that the CathO-
lies are not equally united, owing to
the political passions, and admits that
the authorities have done something to
diminish the inconvenience Of Mani
toba school legislation. But his holt
ness declares this to be inadequate,
and exhorts Catholics to persist in
claiming all their rights, though they
must not refuse any partial repara-
lions obtainable, with the view to re-
ducing the perils of the education of
the youth.
The encyclical says that in the event
of these being unobtainable Catholics
should provide their own schools, and
adopt, under the guidance of their
bishops, programme of study con-
sistent with their religion and all liter
airy and scientific progress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
OUTLOOK.
BRADsTREETs OPINION.
Price Changes Largely In an Upward
Direction.

New York Dec. 24.-Bradstreet's tomor-
row will say:
Quietness IN wholesale trade, but pro-
nounced and notable activity in retail
trade here have been the salient features
in this weeks trade situation. Price
changes, which are numerous, are largely
in an upward direction. and the year
draws to a close with results as a whole
fully equaling and in many instances sur
passing early expectations Perhaps the
most notable feature has been the una
nimity with which the trade reports from
all parts of the country, with some few
exceptions, point to very heavy holiday
trade in nearly all cases comparing ia
vorably with recent preceding years.
Reports are that stocks of these goods
have been heavily reduced. Particularly
prominent in reporting a good retail trade
in The west are Chicago. ST. Louis and
Kansas City. AT the south New Orleans
reports retailers reaping a harvest and
December trade larger than usual. Sim
Harry good reports come from Nashville
Savannah and Memphis but collections
and business would be larger were it not
for the low price of cotton.
In the northwest colder weather has
improved the demand for seasonable
goods and this. combined with the usual
holiday business. has resulted in a good
total trade, with especially good reports
from Milwaukee, st. Paul and Omaha.
At the east, seasonable conditions pre-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
SAFETY APPLIANCE Is.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COM
MISSION ISSUES A CIRCULAR
Promulgating the Order Extending
the Time For Equipment For a
Period of Two Years.

Washington, Dec 24-The interstate
commerce commission has issued a
circular to the railroads promulgating
the order extending for two years the
time within which the railroads shall
equip their cars and engines with au-
tomato couplers and driving brakes.
The commission in their order review
the testimony given at the hearing ac-
corded the railroads.
The arguments advanced are not dis
cussed. The commission, however,
says:
Some misunderstanding and confu-
sion appear to have arisen in respect
of the question as to what carriers are
subject to the provisions of this act.
Some appear to understand that their
amenability to this law is devolvent
upon their being subject to the act to
regulate commerce. 1t will be seen by
reference to the first section of the act
that it applies to any common carrier
engaged in Interstate commerce by
railroad.
Whatever ground may exist for
question as 10 particular carriers be-
ing subject to the act to regulate com
merce, it will be seen that their amena-
bility to the act under consideration in
no way depends upon the former. They
are subject to this statute if they are
engaged in interstate commerce by rail-
road"
In granting the order Of extension,
the commission says:
1T is believed, upon consideration Of
the facts stated, that sufficient cause
exists for an extension of the period
referred to, in conformity with the
provisions of section Z of the act, and
that the extension should be uniform to
all the petitioners. 1t is also believed
that an extension of two years is ade-
quate This will, of course, make it
more difficult for some than for others
to get ready their equipment within
that time, but there is no hardship in
this, for the reason that the former
have not done as they might have done
in the past, and as before indicated it
is difficult to see how extension of the
period can be made in some cases and
not in others, or for one period in some
cases and a different period in others,
without practically Furnishing those
who have been the most diligent in put
ting a premium upon the delinquency
on those who have been most tardy. 1t
is not to be understood by anything
in the order here in made that the COM
mission undertakes to relieve carriers
of their duty under section / to so ar
range and place cars equopped with
train brakes that the speed of the train
viii be controlled by use of that appli-
ance whenever possible
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. .-Cattle.-Re-
ceipts, 500 head; market stronger; ma
tive beef steers, 3.75@4SO; western
steers, 3.5O@4SO; Texans, 3.O0Q3.6O COWS
and heifers, 2SO@3.SO; stockers and
feeders, 3.5O@4.4O; calves, 4.OO@6.OO;
bulls, 225@365.
Hogs.-Receipts, 5000 head market
steady; heavy, 9.15@9.25; mixed, 5000
3.25; light, 3.25@S,30; bulk of sales, 800
6325.
Sheep.-Receipts, 1000 head; market
steady; fair to choice natives, 3.6O@4. so;
4OOMh5O
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
SAN FRANCISCO MINING STOCK
San Francisco, Dec 24-The official
V were IS follows.
British Stock Market.

New York, Dec. 24.-Evening Posts
London financial cablegram: The stock
markets here were quiet but gCGd to-
day. Americans were strong, being
bought by New York and the continent
Northern Pacific, St. Paul and L. & n.
were chiefly favored. The close was
firm. China and Japan stocks were
better The mining carry-over shows a
small account and comparatively
moderate contangoes, clearing the
present money rates. The DEAFNESS of
money in India is point to be
watched
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
THEIR SAD CHRISTMAS.
Oakland Parent, Laden With Pres
ents, Killed By Train.

Oakland, Cal. Dec. 2l-Laden with
Christmas presents for expectant little
ones, George Smith. of Woodland, aged
20. was struck down by the Berkeley train
near street station today. The train
hands of the local picked up the IN
conscious form and took it to the Six
teenth street station, where the police
ambulance was in waiting. A start was
made for the receiving hospital but the
man died before reaching there and the
body was removed to the morgue
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
London Wool Trade.

London, Dec. 24.-There were several
inquiries in the wool trade during the
week, but little was done. The rates,
however, were rather better. The ar
rivals to date for the first SERIES which
viii oDen in January, aggregate S3,976
bales, including 10000 forwarded di-
rect. The imports for the week amount
TO %. $50 bales
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Saive in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by u.
c. NJ. l. drug store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
San Francisco Wheat.

San Francisco Dec. 24--Wheat.-
Steady; December, Las; May, lao.
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City, Dec 4.-Cattle.-Re-
ceipts, 1000 head; market unchanged.
Hogs.-Receipts, $4,000 head; market
strong to &c higher Bulk of sales, $3.50
@9.S5; heavy and packers, 3.25@3 371a !;
mixed, 3.27@3.4O; lights, 3.2OQ3.3715;
workers. 3.35@3.37; pigs, 3.OO@3.15
Sheep.-Receipts, 1000 head; market
firm: lambs, S.75@5.65; muttons, 900
40
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25

New York, Dec. 4.-Coffee-Options
closed quiet and steady with prices un-
changed to points net advance. Sales
$3.50 bags. including March, 6.15. Spot
coffee-Rio, easy; No. invoice, SIS;
No. jobbing, rs. Mild, quiet; cordova
S15 915.
Sugar-Raw. strong. fair refining 35s;
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25
Free of CHARGE to Sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your drug
gist and get a sample bottle free of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. They do
not ask you to buy before trying. This
will show you the great merits of this
truly wonderful remedy, and show you
what can be accomplished by the regu-
lar size bottle. This is no experiment,
and would be disastrous to the pro-
prietors, did they not know it would
invariably cure. Many of the best
physicians are now using it in their
practice with great results, and are
relying on it in most severe cases. It
is guaranteed. Trial bottles free at u.
c. NJ. l. drug store. Regular size so
cents and 81.
Gray's Laxative Pellets cure Consti-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-25

vail. while wholesale trade is quiet and
holiday business active. No Improvement
is noted in the cotton goods SITUATION, and
wage reductions seem imminent Good
and shipments are far ahead of last year.
Pacific coast retail trade is active, and
kondike boomers are gathering in the
cities of Washington and Oregon.