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Tea a Disease Di.seminator.

Can green tea, imported from India,
be a means of introducing to Europe the
infection of plagre2 'Phe authorities in
the Caucasus appear to think that it
may, and have put in action certain
rather stringent measures to prevent
the possibility of such an event. The
Importation of green tea is to be stopped
and all trucks which have carried it are
to be disinfected. Chests of tea already
unpaclled IN Batoum are to be isolated
and kept so by sentries; tea en- route is
to be stopped at Baku on The Caspian
and there quarantined in the same way.
All persons who have been III contact
with these goods are to undergo six
davs' observation, and on the appear
ance of amy suspicious symptoms are to
be at once isolatctl.-N. Y. World.
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REFERENDUM IN SWITZERLAND.
The People cne of the Most Con-
aeryRtive of Forces.

The Swiss people, as coL@u- JED by the
referendum, has again proved itself one
of the most conservative of forces. 1t
has rejected, by 24o,Co0 to 1C9,o9e, the
proposal to establish a fc.sIGl national
bank. The voting has followed the law
of these national consultations. The
parts are extremely suspicious of the
whole; the voters rarely fail to make
short work of all proposals TO increase
the federal power. Their first impulse,
and usually the last, is to say No" OF
! 81 laws referred down to recent period
Is were vetoed and only 12 approved.
This probably accounts for Mr.. Bal
four's known partiality for the meas
ure. The referendum made its first
appearance in the federal constitution
in 1874. 1t is in the ''facultative" form;
that is to say, any federal law and all
non-urgent federal resolutions must be
submitted to popular vote if petition
to othateffectissigned by 10000 qualified
voters or by eight cantons. The late
Prof. Freeman had great kindness for
this method of consulting the popular
Judgment and he saw in it a develop
ment of the Landesgemeinde, which is
the Swiss equivalent of the New Eng
land town meeting. 1t is naturally
better suited to small communities than
TO large ones. The Swiss democracy, in
one of its aspects, is but a glorified town
meeting. Mr.. Freeman was converted
to the referendum by belief that it
would give us vote on the real merits
of a question and not merely on its re-
lation to the fortunes of party or
minister, and he thought that Mr..
Bryce had exaggerated the difficulties
of its application to our own more COM
plex political society. At one time it
was favorite device of the conserva-
tive party for dishing home rule. Mr.
Goldwin Smith thinks it would check
the corruption in Canadian politics.
The Swiss are so satisfied with it that
they have it in the cantonal as well as
in the federal form. Some of the east
ern states of the American union have
made referendum ''plank" in their
state platforms, but the movement has
made no great headway IL the union at
large. 1t is probable that the methods of
American electioneering would soon de-
prive it of the simplicity and directness
of operation which it has in Switzer-
land.-London News.
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She Had Ioyl age.

He looked deep into her soulful eyes.
"Do you know" he said, slowly and
impressively, that scientists have de-
cided that there is danger from poison
in roses?"
She looked fearlessly up into his face.
"I'll risk it," was all she said.
That was all that it was necessary
that she should say. As he pushed his
way through the circuma1r hient at
mosphere he knew that it wasn't nee
essary fcr him to do a thing but keep
On buying roses or give up the girl
Chicago Post.
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Indian Town. Are Cyclone Proof.

Indian Towns Are Cyclone Proof.
"People out west" observed Kansas
congressman, ''have learned number
of things from the Indians, and many
Of them are Of value Probably the
most valuable has been in the matter of
cyclones. We have learned that when
ever city or town was built on the
site of an old Indian settlement, it has
been free from any of the cyclones
which have now and then come along in
the western country. These towns
which are located thus fortunately use
their Indian origin as an advertisement
and as a guarantee for settlement. The
cyclone insurance companies will in
sure policy on houses in an Indian set
tlement town for one-third the prices
they charge for similar policies in other
sections. s."-Washington Star.
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ARBITRATION AND WAR.
Brief But Interesting Discourse by
the Old Soldier.


the Old Soldier.
''You know / can't get over the fact, "
said the old soldier, "tilat there's a heap
more heroes in the world than there
was, all due to the civil war And you
can't tell where you're going to meet
'em. The man you buy a lead pencil
of in the stationery store may have
served. aud SO may the man you buy
your clothes OF in the clothing store.
Just as likely as not the man that
brings your milk in the morning, COM
ing along early through the quiet
streets, may have been at Gettysburg;
and the man that twists the gripwheel
OF the cable car you ride down Broad
way in may have marched over narrow
corduroy roads, through lofty forests,
with a gum over his shoulder and a
knapsack on his back.
"You see, you can't tell. The man
in the pulpit may have been in it, and
so may the man that sweeps the streets.
You can't tell about it; the fellers don't
stand around and holler about it; but
they're heroes just the same; the salt
of the earth on this continent; and the
world is better for 'em, a heap. They
are self-reliant and self-respecting citi~
zens, who help to keep the country
sweet. And their. children are proud of
them How proud! And they grow up
all the stronger and better citizens for
this inheritnh oea zAS'sf *Fsyt
'Still, I believe in arbitration --on
principle; and feel bound to say that
I believe in it in practice. too War
is a frightful waste Of human life and
of material. can't now, and I never
could, see the sense Of destroying
things, and I think the most tire
mendously foolish thing going. is tax
ing people out of house and home to
keep up great standing armies that are
finally to be destroyed.
"And still l can't help thinking that
a war like ours, about real principle,
is not without it's compensa tions. 1t
sort of clears the atmosphere, dis
tributes backbone around among sur
vivors, and tends to the perpetuation
and enlargement of freedom, and the
benefit Of the human race.'-N. Y. Sun.
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After the Horse Trade.

"Now that you have bought and paid
for the horse" said the man, with a
self-satisfed chucde, Il will tell you
in confidence that it has only got two
faults"
well, what are they?"
"When he is in the field he is very
difficult to catch"
"Oh, l don't mind that; I'll soon
catch him. What is the other fault?'
"Why, when you have caught him.
he is not worth anything. G.''-Tit-Bits.
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Not While she Was Aroune

"Well, have you anything to say?'
asked the judge.
The little man on the witness stand
,ooked around the courtroom rather
fearfully.
That depends" he answered at last.
rs my wife in the room?"- ?"-Chicago
FoSt.
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A Consolation Gone,

"How's yer wife? inquired one of the
farmers who were coming into market.
"She's perfectly well, seems like
you don't seem pertickler pleased
about it.''
We'll, like 'er to inj'y hers'f. An
she do seem ter git lot o comfort out
O. takin' medicine e"-NaShington Star
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Handy About the Houae.

Lucie-liow could you bring your
self to marry such useless piece of
furniture as French count?
Marie-Well, you sec, when poor papa
comes home from Wall street tired AMI
irritable, he likes to have something
easy to sit ON. /. Journal.
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Uncle Eben's Wisdom.

"Hit am better" said Uncle Eben,
"ter be er man dat changes IS mind dan
ter be one dat didn't hab no mind ter
change in de fus' place. ."-Washington
Star
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Not Prepared for Bites.

Mr.. ElderlyIWhy should you be dis
couraged? There are as goou fish in
the sea as were ever caught.
Mr.. Chappie financially EN-
barrassed) That may be, but 1 have
no more bait.-Up-to-Date.
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AIHayaaX Winner.

She-Are you very lucky at cards?
He-Very lucky. l always win.
She (archly)-How about love?
He (promptly)-Just as lucky. I al
ways lose.-N. Y. Journal
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Another Chance,

Miss Lightly see that they now
tax bachelors in Argentine.
Miss E1derly-I decided some time
ago that 1 should spend the winter
down in that delightful climate.-De-
troit Free Press
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Art Arguments.

"What was the matter with the brio
a-brac Department." ?"
1.-TWO clerks disagreed about the pro-
nunciation of Diana, and one of them
hit the other over the head with We
nus. us."-Chicagc Record.
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THE DAILY CAMERA.
Some Day.

when will you ever do penance for
your sins 2" said she.
81 expect to get married some day. y
said hen. Y. Journal.
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Tho Lasr Gpsortunity.

'I wish were . child cEain,"
She said, ard GENTLY sighed.
He didn't say SIC was oae, and
Thus lost a wealthy bride.
--C3c eland Leader.
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No Doubt.

Haskins- What person spoken of in
the Bible died the hardest?
Mason-Give it up. Who?
Haskins-Lot's wife, of course. She
was turned into pillar of salt, wasn't
she?-N. Y. Journal.
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Struck the Wrong Key,

Darling, III cheerfully give up
smoking for your sake
"Sir, you seem to forget that my ia
ther is in the tobacco business. Chi
cago Record.
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4 Limited Promise.

Fond ParGat-Now, naughty boy, I
have beer waiting for you an hour.
You proia,:ai to come as soon as you
heard me ciil you.
Bobby-Tcat's all right. didn't
promise to hear you.-Brooklyn Life.
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From Her Point of View.

"That was a pretty hat that Mrs.
Jones wore last night he suggested.
"Pretty?" she exclaimed. with in
finite scorn. "Why l happen to know
that that hat only cost ten dollars.
Chicago Post.
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She Wanted More jelly.

Fond Mother-My dear, are you feel
ing any better?
Dolly-I dunno. Is the jelly all gone?
Fond Mother-Yes, my dear.
Dolly-Well | think l am well enough
to get up pnow.-Comic Home Journal.
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a Ee''E-.j Loser.

There's no luck fc. ne in betting,
No matter how play
For I only bet with Laura.
And I'm sure she'll never pay.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Badly Named.

"Why is a grass widow so called?"
"Well, it certainly isn't because she's
Y. Tribune.
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Cause for Activity.

What is Bexton hustling around so
in the interest of a curfew ordinance
foro"
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Much the Same.

Mrs. Knight-Does your husband
treat you the same now as'fre did when
he was courting you?
Mrs. Laight-Pretty much. he keeps
me in the dark.-Yonkers Statesman.
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Willing to Obi re.

Mrs. Benham-I don't want you to go
out between the acts tonight, Henry.
Benham-Well, if you insist upon it,
will take bottle with me.-Town
Topics.
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His boy saw him coming out of a
variety theater the other night and
" ent home and told about it."-In-
dianapolis journal.
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Very TantaIizinR.

"Have you thought of that mans
name yet?' signaled one deaf-mute to
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An Appropriata Gift.

0IfUs
Henry, bought beautiful book for
Bridget"
what is it?''
ut is called The Autocrat of the
Kitchen Table. '"-Chicago Record.
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"No, L haven't" was the reply. 81
cant think of it to save ny life, al
tn ugh | have it right at my iinger's
END IN. Y. World.
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The Smith Skeleton,

Did you hear that there was skele-
ton in Smiths family ?" asked Jones.
You don't say?" exclaimed his wife.
WHEREOF
Inside of Smith, replied Jones, and
then he chuckled idiotically. - N. Y.
World.
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IIIO u UH.
He-But haven't kissed you at all.
She-That's so; you haven't.-N. Y
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Perfectly Satisfactory,

81 believe in improving the present.
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81 don't believe my present could be
improved" said she, gazing at her en-
gagement ring,-Town Topics.
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But 1t Was About Time.

She-I cannot let you kiss me on the
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BY the Day or Week. Our telephone
is No. = Call US up.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
A Big Salt Train.

train Of ia cars started from Silver
Springs New York, Jan. 6, the train be-
ing started by electricity by President
Elect Mckinley at his home in Caution.
The big train, mile and quarter
long was the Worcester salt special,
bearing 5,450,000 pounds of Worcester
salt. This enormous shipment was to
fill orders in New England, nearly all OF
which had been given contingent to
Major McKinleys election.
The works of the Worcester company
have been running night and day to fill
the orders. AS fast as the salt was
packed it was put into cars Of the Erie
road and run out on sidings. These are
now cars Of the Erie grain line, equipped
with air brakes and patent couplers, and
the cars in the train are all OF the same
pattern, making it not only the largest,
but the finest train on the road.
The tram was made up in three sec
tons. Flags and bunting decorated
them, handsome Worcester salt litho-
graphs were on the side and large signs
bore the names OF the consignees, mum.
bering all OF The leading groccrs and job
bers in New England.
Six locomotives were used to draw the
train. Early in the morning Governor
Mckinley telephoned he was ready. A
large crowd was gathered about the
locomotives cabs, and at 1903 Gov. Nc
Kinlcy touched the button, flash of the
fuse wire followed, the throttle was
pulled back, and the tram started amid
cheers OF the popuace and the screaming
OF the steam whistles.
The train ran in three sections only
five minutes apart, and all through the
western valleys OF New York created a
sensation by its handsome appearance.
Crowds gathered at the towns and cities
and cheered from the road as the train
swept past.
This shipment contains 14,222 barrels
packed with salt in bags and bulk, and
1918 sacks not in barrels, and itemizcd
as follows: 3O0,955 2hpound bags,
3l3, 740 s. pound bags, 5S, $50 10.pound
bags, A 232 14-pound bags, 1886 2S-
pound bags, 6os0 sc. pound bags, 40 $50
4pound cartons, and 1864 barrels in
bulk.
II the barrels were placed on top of one
another the most elevated barrel would
be over six miles high placed side by side
they would cover 81 acres of ground
and make line five miles long. If the
2h-pound bags were placed in a row end
to end, they would reach 2O0,700 feet
Under like conditions the pound bags
reach 800 TAO feet. If the sacks were
placed end to end they would reach 1877
miles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15

l.. D. Hazen, A. B. Noyes, Harry Blod-
eett, St. Johnsbury; George lde, l.. X.
Ouimby, Lyndon The directors organ
lied by clcctinp Elmorc T. Idle president
ED George lde vice-pre sident. H. N.
Turner and Congressman Powers de-
clined reelection and the two new
directors are Mr. Noyes and Mr. Bod
gett. The latter has always been the
banks attorney and is familiar with its
management, and Mr.. Noyes is one OF
our best known business men, who has
had considerable experience in banking
business. c. W. Ruiter is cashier, E. B.
Chase teller Z. c. Chandler and Harry
Lovejoy, bookkecpers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
Humorous.

"a great many people sleep between
these walls" said the guide, showing
the visitor through the ancient English
church where the noble families were in
TERED. Same way over in our country"
replied the visitor; "why don't they get
a better preacherl'-[Yonkers States
man.
"Father, what is deadlock ?" asked
Johnnie Chaffie, who had read about the
proceedings OF the city council.
Mr.. Chafie believes in answering
promptly all questions proceeding from
his offspring, so he replied Immediately.
"a deadlock, my son, is what your
mothers back hair is made OIL Texas
Sitter
"Professor, ;" said the fair leader of the
reform delegation to the reticent neigh
borhood philosopher who was supposed
to know everything, were trying to
make this world better and have taken
the liberty of seeking your advice What
is the surest way to prevent divorces in
this country?'
Don't get married"
And the delegation filed OUT Detroit
Free Press.
Muggins-"Is your son in business p
Tuggins-"He's contractor" Muggins
-"What line?" Jugeins debts. -
[Tit-Biis.
He overreached Himself-"Naw," said
Tommy, II amt workin' the good little
boy racket this Christmas; not much.
tried it las Christmas"
"Did they get onto YOU" asked Jimmy.
Nav, they didn't git onto me, but
they thought was in earnest, an went
an bought me a dinky lot of Sunday
School books an a set O. chessmen. -
Indianapolis Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

Small advertisements will be inserted in
this column in reading matter type at the
rate of two cents a word Tor the first nser-
ton and one cent a word for subsequent in
sertiOns. Cash must accompany the order.
For SALE. "A choice thoroughbred
Jersey bull, two last October, very clever.
U. 6. Goss, st. Johnsbury.
Instruction given in music and French.
Helena Pinard, II Pleasant street.
To RENT.-Good, small warm tene-
ment to rent in Browns block Inquire
OF E. F. or F N. Brown.
HOUSE WANTED. want to hire
good house, nine or ten rooms, with fur
mace or hot water, bath room. etc. |
have no children. Address, X. CALEDo-
MAN Office, stating location and rent per
month.
For SALE. Fifty White Chester shotes
weighing from fifty to seventy-ive
pounds. c. c. Harvey, Passumpsic,
GIRL WANTED Experienced girl to do
general homework. Mrs. Kate Lewis,
% Central st.
TENEMENT TO RENT. Seven rooms, No
40 Caledonia street. c. E. Winter, Lyn-
| don.
HAY and DRY FOUR Foot WooD for
sale. f. II. Clement, St. Johnsbury.
Tenement to rent. Inquire, 129 Main
street.
For SALE. Twenty seven cords offrst-
class 16 inch wood. Apply to A. P.
Knapp, O. " Hooker's machine shop.
Typewriting and Stenography at short
no ice. Miss Carrie S. Drew, Merchants
Bank Block.
For the next week we shall Sell lard for
eight cents pound; salt pork / 5pounds
for dollar All other pork in the same
proportion. Campbell Brothers, Citizens
Bank Block.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
Vermont Sugar Takers.
Tsp, cial to the cALEDoNrAN)

RUTLAND, W., Jan. IA The annual
meeting Of the Vermont Sugar Makers
association is largely attended and
closes tonight. There are large exhibits
ofapparatus and aids to sugar making
and finer display OF syrup, sugar and
maple confccions than was made at
the Worlds Fair. An effort is being
made which may bring the association to
St. Johnsbury next year.
The Fairbanks Scale company syrup
tester has been most favorably received
and is regarded as great help to the
production OF even weights Of syrup.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
minister's Association.-At the ia

minister's Association.-At the IAN
uary session OF the Caledonia associa-
ton. held the 18th inst at the South
Church. a strong paper was presented by
Professor Henry Fairbanks, on some
phases Of the work OF Christ as related
to human sin and repentance. The
recognition Of God in diyersties Of
manifestation was finely treated by Rev.
S. Knowlton OF Danyile. The following
minute was passed and ordered pub
lished
Caledonia association puts upon
record the fact that Alexander 5, Nc.
Gowan. known also as David Martin,
did not ut the time of his engagement by
the church at Mclndoes, present his
credentials to the conference committee
nor TO this association, and that neither
body is responsible for his ministerial
standing In connection with this our
churches in Caledonia county are re-
minded that their conference has stand
ing committee to examine and approve
credentials OF ministerial candidates. y
Rev !. X. Williams ct Peacham is chair
man OF this committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
DIR. r. c. Flower Coming. The pa

DR.. X. c. Flower Coming. The pa
tients Of DR.. r. c. Flower Of Boston,
Mass, will be glad to know that he has
arranged professional visit to ST.
Johnsbury, St Johnsbury House, Tues
day, Jan. 10.
There is no physician in the United
States better known than DR.. X. C..
Flower His cures are so numerous and
often OF such miraculous nature, that
many writer's have claimed that many OF
his cures were miracles.
Dr. Flowers ability to tell patient
his disease without asking a question, i
as well established as that DR.. Flower
lives.
This St. Johnsbury visit Of the doctor
will afford an excellent opportunity to
many to consult this eminent specialist
close to their homes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on fifty cent bot
tie OF Greencs syrup of tar if it fails to
cure your cough or cold; we also war
rant a twenty-five cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or no pay.
a. {. RANDALL c. c. BINGHAM
FRANK G. LANDRY, FLINT BROS,
BoYNToN g. EASTMAN, A. F. WALKER
ID, c. HARRINGTON, West Danvile
L. D. STILES, St Johnsbury Center
J. b. ROGERS, Walden.
0. b. CUTTING, West Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
Mr.. Barnes Of New York.-Miss Lo

raine Hollis, supported by strong com
pany, will present a. {. Gunter's success
full play, Mr.. Barnes Of New York at
the STANLEY Opera House next Tuesday
evening, January 10. Miss Hollis has
been Winning new laurels by her imper-
sonaton Of Marina in this play, not
withstandng the role is most difficult
and exaciiug one, and would doubtless
prove a dangerous Undertaking to mar
fist less ambitious and talented. Miss
Hollis is noted for her beauty, and in the
lighter scenes she is graceful and mobile,
while in the stronger passages her natu-
raj emotional ability finds forcc'ul ex-
preston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
State News.

The January term Of the supreme court
OF Vermont convened at Montpelier Tues
day with Chief Judge Ross presiding. The
docket contains 100 cases.
There are found / ,145 children ofschool
age in the city OF Montpelier, an increase
OF 90 over year ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
Teeth Extracted.

Dr. Stevens, dentist, of Bradford, the
leading tooth extractor of Vermont, who
has extracted teeth Tor over 500 people
at st. Johnsbury by the use OF the electric
vibrator, we are glad to learn will be at
the St Johnsbury House st. Johnsbury,
again, Tuesday, Jan, 10, for one day only.
DO not miss thus opportunity People go
to the doctors office from fifty miles
around to have teeth extracted. There
is not the least danger, but it is bene6.
clal AS all physicians will tell you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15
Public Notice.

We are authorized to pay back the
money on a 80 cent and % cent bottle
"Hustena. the new discovery for con-
sumption II it does not cure your cough
and prove the best medicine used for
severe coughs, lung troubles and asthma.
Is also a splendid medicine for children.
A. F. WALKER, FRANK G. LANDRY,
c. c. BINGHAM, A. {. RANDALL,
FLINT BROS, BoYNToN & EASTMAN,
o. B. CUTTING, West Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-15

At their annual meeting these trustees
were elected: Emerson Hail. T. NJ, How
ard, Z. F. Brown, w. p. Smith T. c.
Fletcher, W. S. Boynton, A. b. Moves, ].
H. George, II. n. Turner, L. b. Harris
horn. Emerson Hall was elected presi-
dent and T. NJ. Howard vice president
A dividend of two per cent was declared
to the depositors on Jan. /. -Four new
incorporators were elected; Crawford
Ranney, d. NJ. Bacon, l.. b. Hartshorn,
Robert Mackinnon.