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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Stranger Than Fiction.

The limits of probability have lately
been puzzling London police magis-
trate. The origin of his perplexity, as
given by the Illustrated London News
is this:
A young domestic servant tried to
cash one or two forged checks and was
arrested in the attempt. She said "a
gentleman" gave them to her-a Mr..
Gilbert" whose whereabouts nobody
could trace. That story has been told
too often to Impress jury-no juryman
likes to be made laughing stock-but
before a verdict of "guilty" could be
given man fell down dead in the
streets. He was recognized as "the gen.
tleman" by the accused woman, and,
sure enough, in his pocket were found
other forged checks similar to those she
had attempted to put into circulation.
Even Mr.. Lane, @. g., may be persuaded
that truth really is stranger than fiction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Fads of the rlOment.

Fitted waists are taking the place of loose
Russian effects. If unbecoming TO the figure
when cut round, short basque is cut upon
the waist or added to its belt; the peplum
also is in good form.
Many last seasons pretty gowns not yet
beyond refined use may be charmingly re.
modelled by the addition of new sleeves cut
according to this seasoa's patterns and over
laid by lace or figured chiffon in white, black
or ecru. These sleeves need have no SINH
larity in color to the gown. White silk or
satin Innings are suited for black transparent
materials and black or colored Innings for
white or %cru transparent sleeves, Changes
OF this kline are stylish and already popular.
A guimpe like the sleeves is becoming to
youthful women, but it is not essential.
The popular military styles for women's
street attire are thoroughly patriotic and
soldierly. Not only is her blue skirt braided,
but the bust shoulders and wrist of the coat.
The hat has crossed swords in front and also
the number of the favorite regiment. The
umbrella has sword handle and the gloves
are of buckskin.
Broad bayadere stripes Of almost exagge-
rated width are fashonably woven into the
richest OF dress materials, which are assured
q vogue at least for time. Upon a slender
figure II so well cut as to encircle the figure
In symmetrical lines they are attractive.
The latest white woollen gowns have black
velvet-covered buttons and black satin, velvet
or taffeta crush collars. The belts are also
black but not as generally worn as month
or SO ago-From The Deltaeator. q
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Musical Family.

When Audubon was travelling in
Labrador, he came, one day, upon a
house where the friendly inhabitants
made much Of him and his companions
and where the good wife asked him if
he played on any instrument
81, myself" she said, "am extraor-
dinarily fond of music and have an in
strument which has been sent away for
repairs. We miss it greatly, for we can
all play on it, and when we are tired
the servants use it for us. p"
"You must be very musical fam
lily" said the naturalist. "What sort
of an instrument is it?"
She was perplexed.
"Gentlemen, said she, "my instru-
ment is large, longer than broad, and
stands on four legs like table. At one
end is a crooked hand, by turning which,
fast or slow, do assure you we make
most excellent music"
"a hand organ!"
She smiled delightedly.
"Ah, that's it" said she. SIT Is O
hand organ, but for the life of me
could not recollect the name. Youth
Companion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A Bride to Her.

Polk Miller of Richmond is known as
raconteur of plantation life in the
south before the war. One story told by
Mr.. Miller will we'll bear repetition.
An old darby named Absalom was the
favorite attendant Of widower ac-
quaintance of Miller, and as rumor
had it that the widower intended TAX
ing unto himself second wife Miller
asked Absalom if it were true. Absalom
scratched his woolly pate for moment
and replied that he reckoned it was.
"Well, said Miller. Twill he take a
bridal tour?''
This somewhat puzzled Absalom for
an instant; then an inspiration struck
him, and he said. 81 dunno bout a
bride, sab. but when de ole missus was
live he used to talk paddle to her; So
maybe he talk bride to de new onel"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A Tough Contract.


swell, Caleb" said Captain W. Of
Massachusetts years ago, "what will
you ask day to saw wood for me? I've
got several cords that want sawed in
two for the fireplace.
~ should charge you about half q
dollar DAY il / had saw" replied
Caleb, "but | amt got none, captain,
SO / don't see how can accommodate
you"
eff that's all that's lacking, guess
we can manage it,, said the captain.
"I've got prime new one. keen as a
brier, and I'll let it to you reasonable
How would ninepence (12h cents) a
cord do for the use of it,"
81 reckon that's fair price, captain.
I'll be over in the mornin. "
Bright and early that next July morn
ing Caleb was at work, and he kept at
1t SO faithfully that he finished before
sunset, when he went to the house to
SETTLE
"Let's see" said the captain, "you
were to have half dollar day. Well
call it day, although it amt shutdown
yet. That's 30 cents for you, and you
were to pay me ninepence cord for the
use of the saw. There were three cords
and half in the pile. That makes 4334
cents due me. Somehow, Caleb, you
don't have very much coming to you. .
"How unfortnit," said Caleb, after
scratching his head obviously for half a
minute, and then looking up quickly,
as if new light had broken in upon his
mind-"how unfortnit that you didn't
have half cord more, for then we'd
a. come out jest square" -Success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
WHAT HANDS CAN DO.

A very acceptable gift for Christmas
IL set of handmade candle shades. For
the past few years dainty housekeepers
have followed the example of the best
fashionable hotels, and have reverted to
the use of wax candles for lighting the
dining table. These are placed in low,
many branched stands, and each candle
is supplied with its own little individual
shade, which forms an important part
of the decoration of the table. There is
@ continual demand for novelty in these
shades, which are sometimes plain and
sometimes elaborate, but always in
harmony with the general scheme OF
color ornamentation.
The candle shade shown in the pic
ture is made on the usual wire foun-
dation, which is covered with rose col
ored shirred silk or Grape paper. The
novelty consists in the second shorter
covering, which is of smooth holland,
such as is used for window shades. This
is of white or ivory tone and is cut in
an openwork design around the edge.
A conventional floral design is painted
upon the holland in water colors in
tones of rose and pale green, and a
ruching of plated satin ribbon finishes
the top and bottom of the shade. The
holland part may be fat, as is shown
in the cut, or may be plated, which
has pleasing effect, and the satin rib
bon may be replaced by a ruche of
Grape paper If the amateur decorator
does not know how to paint, she may
swiftly cut an openwork pattern in the
holland and employ no further decora-
tion. Ivory holland over red paper is
pleasing, and as the holland may be OBJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
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CANDLE SHADE.

tanned in various colors besides white
and cream variety of effects may be
obtained. For an entirely red shade red
holland over red paper, with conspio-
uous openwork pattern cut all over the
holland, is extremely pretty. When the
holland is plated, the open pattern is
easily made, as the pattern may be cut
while the material is folded
Another very useful and acceptable
little Christmas gift is kettle holder,
significant as it is of domesticity and
home comfort. Every woman has used
kettle holders, and nearly every woman
has made them. Sometimes flannel and
sometimes silk serves as the cover, ac-
cording as the holder is wanted for
kitchen use or as an adjunct to the
drawing room kettle in which water is
heated for afternoon tea. Few women,
however, have hit upon as unique an
idea for holder as the one illustrated,
which is made to represent hen. The
outside, or top of the holder, is cut in
two pieces, just alike, which follow the
general outlines of hens body and
head. The pieces are stitched together
in seam along the back, head and
breast, but are left separate at the low
er and back part of the body. The hold
er is then turned right side out and
the head and neck are closely stuffed
with cotton wool, so that they become
round and erect. Several thicknesses of
cotton batting or of quilted interlining
are tackled to the inside of the body,
which is opened fiat to receive them. A
circular piece of material, like that
composing the body of the holder, is
placed outside these layers, and the
whole stitched together with binding
of braid. The curved back seam of the
outside insures the holders preserving
rounded form.
The body being thus completed it
only remains to add the comb, eyes and
beak. The comb should be cut out of
scarlet felt or broadcloth or some other
thick, stiff goods, and sewed in place.
Yellow glass cabochons will serve for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A Pretty Handkerchief BOX.

A very pretty handkerchief box, suit.
able for Christmas present, can be
made by putting together four pieces of
heavy cardboard, each 5 inches long
and inches wide, and two pieces 6 u
inches square.
Cut pieces of good round thread linen
to fit each board and large enough to
lap over on the back edge. Then, in
lead pencil, draw design of violets on
the linen and embroider them solid with
the Asiatio flo silk.
The design on the cover is arranged
SO that a circle of embroidered linen
overlaps little bunch of violets at each
corner. When the embroidery is done,
carefully lap the linen over the cards
and glue the edges Of it to the reverse
side of the card, taking care to stretch
the goods out SO it will lay fiat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

Every one may not know what the
term "benefit of peerage" implies. A
peer can demand private audience Of
the sovereign to represent his views on
matters of public welfare For treason
or felony he can demand to be tried by
his peers. He cannot be outlawed in any
civil action, nor can he be arrested un'
less for an indictable offense, and he il
exempt from serving on juries. He may
sit with his hat on in courts Of justice,
and should he be liable to the last pen
atty of the law he can demand silken
cord instead of a hempen rope.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

which he declared was his warrant, he
promptly took the highest seat, ordered
Herr Won Schuster" to take the next
in dignity to his right, placed his clerk
on his left, waved aside the bewildered
mandarin, who doubtless thought that
this was the mailed fist in person,
and called for the prisoners, whom,
without hearing evidence, he promptly
acquitted. He then rode off, followed
by Herr Won Sohuster and the clerk, de-
claring that the order of the day was at
an end
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

very widely felt, for the photograph
habit still prevails and has gained a
yet stronger hold since amateur photog-
raphy has become so favorite pastime.
There is great demand for photograph
holders of all kinds, and very simple
one is illustrated, which may easily be
made at home. Such gift at Christ
mas is never out Of place.
For cabinet photograph piece of
satin ribbon about 5 inches wide and 10
or IS inches long is required, and also
some ribbon to match, about an inch
wide. The large strip of ribbon is
fringed at each end for three-quarters
Of an inch. Two inches above what is
to be the lower end band of the mar.
row ribbon is carried straight across
and stitched along the lower edge. the
ends being firmly sewed to the edges of
the wide ribbon. Five inches above this
another band of ribbon is carried across,
but the ends only are fastened to the
wide ribbon. Then the photograph may
be passed down behind the upper band,
the lower edge being slipped into the
support formed by the lower band. The
fringed top of the wide ribbon is gath
cred together and tied with bow of
narrow ribbon, which affords loop by
which the photograph holder may be
suspended
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A Handmade Buster.

A very quaint little Christmas pres
ent for young housekeeper is parlor
duster Take short piece of good, new
hempen rope, or thick furniture cord.
Ravel out about five inches of each end
and tie together tightly with a bow of
bright ribbon just where the travelling
begins. You will find it most useful for
busting books and pictures. 1t can also
be used to tie back lace curtains.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
SACHET HANGERS.

for a long time past, not only sachets
for handkerchiefs, gloves, wells, laces,
bureau drawers and trunks, but for
wear upon the person, many women
liking to have little bag of scented
powder fastened inside the dress Sa-
chefs to pin up among the clothing
hanging in the wardrobe are also not
uncommon, but the most attractive
thing in this line is certainly the coat
hanger sachet illustrated. Most women,
nowadays, use coat hangers for their
jackets and gowns, when these are put
away, and that it is much the best plan
is proved by the fact that all shops
which deal in ready made costumes hang
them up in that manner. Some bright
woman has hit on the plan of combin-
ing the coat hanger and sachet, and the
plan is easily carried out. A hanger
having hook of twisted silvered wire
is selected, and strip of wadding, lib
orally sprinkled inside with perfumed
powder, is sewed around the shoulder
piece Outside of this is lightly tackled
a covering of pretty silk, the ends and
edges being neatly tucked in. Narrow
ribbon of harmonizing color is then
tied tightly around the shoulder piece,
at intervals, with short loops and ends.
! These ribbons are not only decoration,
but serve to keep the covering firmly in
| Mace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price rs cents per
box. For saleby Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Time Tables.


BOSTON d MAINE r. R.
PAssURIPsIC DIVISION
WINTER ARRANGEMENT, OCT. 8, 1898
Trains Leave 81. Jehnsbury.
GOING SOUTH.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via White River junction.
12.35 and 900 a. M, arriving at Boston
S.15 a. m. and 4.3O p. m.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via Wells River and Plymouth.
1.4O a. m. daily, 900 a. m. and 231
p. m. Arriving at Boston. $40 am. 400
and 80 D. m.
For White River Junction, Bellows Falls.
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and New York, 1895, and 900
For Newbury, Bradford, Norwich and White
River Junction, 1926 and 8 90 a. m. and
For Passumpsic, Barnet and McIndoes.
For Wells River, 1926, lao, and 90 a. m.
2.3A and COOP. m.
For Montpelier, 8. 90 a. M, 2.34 p. m.
For Littleton, 900 a. m, 2.34 and 600
= " GOING NORTH.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.20, 3.15
and 1915 a. M. 3 .13, APT pm
For Lyndonville only. $50 p. m. (mixed).
For West Burke, Barton and Barton Land.
ing, 3.j5 and 1915 a. M. 3.13. 4.27 IN
For Stanstead and Derby Line, Massawippi,
North Hatley, Lennoxville and Sherbroofe,
3.16 and 10.45 a. M, APT p. m.
ForQuebec via Sherbrooke and Grand Trunk
Ry., 3.15 a. m. and APT p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Cen
trial Ry.. 3.15 a. m and 4.27 p. m.
For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Grand
Trunk Ry., 3.15 a. m. and 4.27 p. m.
For Montreal via Newport and Canadian
Pacific Ry., 2.2o a. m. daily, 3.13 p. m.
D. ]. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A New England Poet.

A special feature of interest to readers
OF the Boston Sunday Herald is the reg
ular contributions in verse of Wilbur
Duntley, New highlands new poet, who
writes exclusively tor the Boston Herald.
Nothing IN years has touched the true
ring of New England rural life as the
stories in verse OF Wilbur Duntley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

The st. James Budget tells the fol-
lowing somewhat unbelievable story
cleaned from the columns of the Lon.
don Times:
Herr Wolff, special correspondent of
The Tageblatt, having an idle day some.
where between Kiao Chou and Using
tau, went out in quest Of adventures
with his dog, Schuster, and his clerk.
Arriving at a courthouse, he found a
mandarin preparing to try ID Chinese,
charged with numbering German mis-
sionaries, Waving a piece of paper,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Practical Remedy.

Caller with manuscripD-Then you
can't use the poem? May / ask what
ails it?
Editor-Well, it lacks what might
be called the true poetic fire.
Caller-Couldn't that be-ah- i'm
parted to it some way?
Editor-Well, you might try stick
ing it in the stove. Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

pletion. A broad collar OF satin rolls back
from the upper edges Of the jacket and forms
notches with wide hatchet-shaped revers;
bands of fur softly finish the edges Of the
collar and revers. Fancy jewelled buttons
give pretty ornamentaton to the fronts, and
jewelled belt encircles the waist. The
three-piece skirt is made of heliotrope cloth,
with graduated circular founce fancifully
extended to points at the side; stitched
strap Of the material emphasizes the outline
Of the latter. The entire costume could be
made of cloth although a combination Of
colors and fabrics is more effective.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
ST. JOHNSBURY AND
LAKE CHAMPLAIN R, r,
WINTER ARRANG EMEEr, NOV. 27 1898
Trains Leave ~. J ohnsbury.


Trains Leave -. Johnsbury.
GOING WEST.
For Danville, Hardwick, Morrisville, Cam.
bridge Junction, Burlington, st. Adams
and Rutland 1888 a. m. and 100 p. m.
For Danville, West Danville, Walden, Greens.
boro, East Hardwick, Hardwick, Morris
vile, Hyde Park.7 .33 a. m, $40 and so
p. m.
For Johnson, Cambridge Junction, Buriing.
ton, Fletcher, Fairfield. Sheldon. Highgate
and Swanton, 1888 a. m. and 800 p. m.
For Stanbridge, St. Johns, and Montreal via
East Swanton, 7.33 a. m. and 800 p. m.
GOING EAST.
For East ST. Johnsbury, North Concord
Miles Pond and Lunenburg. 2.45. 445,
(mixed)p. m.
For Whitefeld. Fabyans, Crawfords. Glen,
North Conway, Fryebrrg, Portland,
Brunswick, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville,
bangor and st. John, - p m.
ID. ]. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass and Tiki. Agt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

Packages of Schiffmann' Asthma Cure
may be obtained of all Druggists for soc.
and $1.00 per package, or by writing
direct to DR.. r. Schiffmann, Box SO4, St.
Paul, Mimi.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
KETTLE HOLDERS.

the eyes, while the beak may be made
Of bit of canvas, sewed into the form
Of little cone and covered with yellow
silk. The cone can be secured to the
point of the head by drop of glue. A
bow of ribbon or loops of braid repre-
sent the hens tail feathers, and also
serve as means by which to hang up
the holder
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30

graceful long coat shown is in Empire style;
it is presented i'll the current issue of The De.
lineator. A collarette with long tab ends is
dfessy and becoming feature, being topped
by large flare collar that ripples all round
and shows frill along the edge inside no
collarette and fare collar are Of velvet edged
with fur, and the circular cuffs are Of velvet
and f,,r IN match
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Long Coat.

Never was their greater variety in long
coats and wraps which are this year used
not only for evening and carriage wear as at
all times, but for the street as well. The
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Photograph Holders.

Interior decorators-at least profess
sional ones - are always inveighing
against the almost universal custom Of
having numerous photographs set about
the room, but as yet these reformers do
not seem to have made their influence
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
A. M. GOODRICH,
Tailor.
Probate of Will.
DORINDA d. WINTERS ESTATE.

DORlNDA ID. WINTERS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS,
In Probate court held at the Pr obate Office
in st. Tohnsbury. within and for said district
on the 10th day of November A. d, 1898.
An instrument purportng to be the last
VIII and testament, of Dorinda Winter.
late OF st. lohnsbury, in said district deceased
being presented to court by Charles r.
Morse one OF the executors therein named for
probate.
1t is ordered by said court chat all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at session of said court, to be held
Sd day of December A. d. 1898. and show
cause, # any they may have, against the pro.
bate OF said will for which purpose it is fur.
order be published three weeks successivejv
in the Caledonian, printed at St. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for hearing
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Heat Eruptions

caused by excessive heat in summer have
safe and sure remedyin @mfort powder
for it has worked to perfection. always
recommend it for all kinds of skin irrita-
ton. Elizabeth Kirk, Trained Nurse Waterbury, Conn.
All Druggists Hartford
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.

Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Conway,
Boston, Portland. Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and st. John.
LOCAL TIME TABLE-ON AND AFTER
NOVEMBER 81, 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-30
Wardrobe Sachets

1t has been repeatedly stated that
there is nothing new under the sun, but
il would almost seem as if an exception
must be made in favor of ingenious de-
vices in fancy and ornamental work,
for new ideas are constantly appearing.
Who invents these novelties is never
known, hut they continue to emerge
from obscurity about Christmas time in
q steady stream.
Sachets of all kinds have been ia
vorite article Of private manufacture