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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21

ern New England is composed of French
Canadians who pass to and lro through
Vermont. and shortening of the dis
tance to be covered would manifestly not
tend to limit the supply. Western YER
mont has water transportation during a
considerable portion of the year as well
as good freight facilities by rail; and a
considerable number OF good water pow.
ers. In short there is no good reason
why those cotton industries that are
about to he driven from Massachusetts
and other New England states to the
south OF us should not find an excellent
field in the Green Mountain state Bur-
lington (Vt.) Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia. was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: II was in
a most dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coat
ed, pain continually in back and sides, no
appetite-gradualy growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians have given me
up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters," aud to my great JOY
and surprise, the first bottle made de-
cided improvement. | continued their
use for three weeks, and am now well
man. know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim" No
one should fail to try them. Only SOC, a
bottle at Flint Bros. Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
Vermont Will Take the Cotton rlills.

We would respectfully invite the atten-
ton of cotton manufacturers Of other
New England states to the fact that they
can find right here in Vermont what they
regard as the advantages par excellence
OF the Southern cotton industries, namely,
cheap labor, long hours without restric.
ton, and freedom from legislative inter-
ference. AS matter Of tact the Vermont
statutes as revised in 1894, the latest re-
vision, contain not single reference to
hours OF labor. much less any provision
of restriction as to what shall constitute
weeks work or days work. and there
is no disposition on the part Of our legis-
lature to interfere in the direction of linn
iting hours of labor. So far as the supply
of labor is concerned it is to be borne in
mind that no small proportion of the
labor of some of the cotton millsin south
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
The Heaviest Cat.

Mrs. A. S. Burbank of Oak street,
Boston, who has a number of friends and
relatives in ST. Johnsbury has the
heaviest cat bylong odds yet heard from.
His name is Tommy and he weighs
thirty-fve pounds. To makesure that the
reader understands the figure, it is well
to repeat it-thirty-fve pounds! The
cats avoirdupois is in his body; that is
enormous, while the head is small and
the legs short. The girth back of the
shoulders is 20 inches. Tommy came
from Colonel 0. w. Fiske's stock farm at
Bedford nine years ago. He was sent as
kitten to Mrs. Harrison, then living
on Nassau street, but strayed away and
was picked up by Mr.. Burbank. He grew
into magnificent animal. -Four years
ago Mrs. Harrison and the Burbank
family became acquainted. One word
and another led back to the finding Of
the kitten with blue ribbon about its
neck, and Mrs. Harrison discovered at
last that the little fellow had fallen into
good hands.
Tommy is buff with dark stripe
family showing. His coat is as thick
and soft as an otter's fur. He has big
basket for the night, and during the day
prefers two stools side by side to lie on.
His length is three feet from the end of
his nose to the tip of his tail, the latter
being singularly short. He is very intel
ligent and playful, and will kiss those
with whom he is acquainted when asked.
His diet is meat every other day, with
crackers, peanuts and milk at other
times. His leading popularity is fond
ness for having his face washed.
Tommy's father came from England.
The mother is still with Colonel Fiske,
who now lives at Lexington, having
given up the the Bedford farm. She is a
well preserved and dearly loved tabby,
Tommy being living image" of her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, &C
Lucas County,

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner OF the firm OF F. ]. CHE
NEY & Co., doing business in the city
OF Toledo, county and state aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to and subscribed in my pres
ence, this Sth day of December, A. D.,
1886.
SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
ternally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
University of Vermont Notes. The

University of Vermont Notes. The
eGlee, Banjo and Mandolin clubs returned
Sunday morning and report very sue
. cessful trip. They left again Tuesday and
gave concert in Middlebury Tuesday
evening and in Rutland Wednesday even
ing.
The young ladies Of the Y. W. {. A.
gave social and literary entertainment
at Grass Mount Wednesday evening, Jan.
10.
The Cotillion club gave German at
Howard Relief hall Thursday evening,
Jan. 20.
Holden 80 resigned the management of
the foot ball team. Taylor '99 was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The elee, banjo and mandolin clubs
give joint concert with McGill college
clubs Friday evening, Jan. 81. A year
ago Vermont glee club went to Montreal
and gave joint concert with McGill at
that place.
Representatives of the various prepar-
atory schools OF the state met at Con-
verse Hall, Wednesday afternoon to
arrange schedule of games for the In
terscholastic league.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
Legal Notices.
Probate of Will.
GEORGE N. BROWNS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate court. held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury. within and for said district,
on the 4th day of January, A. ID. 1898.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of George N. Brown
late ofSt. Johnsbury, in said district, deceased,
being presented to court by U. c. Goss
the executor therein named. for probate:
1t is ordered by said court chat all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at a session of said court, to be held
at the Probate office in St. Johnsbury on the
22th day of January A. d. 1893, and show
cause. if any they may have, against the pro-
Their ordered that copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully
in the Caiedonian, printed at st. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of record, Attest.
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.
"Dont Sign Bonds for Anyone and Don't
Ask Anyone to Sign for Yon."

Ask Anyone to Sign for Yon."
To parties who are required to give bonds: =
can furnish you with bond that will be
acceptable to the Probate Court. in cases Of
administration, executors. guardians, ETC.,
and the premium for the same may be APP
proved by the Court as a legal charge against
the estate. 1t thus saves you the inconven-
fence OF asking your friends to sign bonds for
you-whch when they do, incurs a liability
the same as endorsing a note. Correspond
with
Crawford Ranney,
Agent for the Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
A Desirable Farm for Sale.

For sale the farm known as the Mar
shall Clifford farm. situated in the east
ern part OF Danville, VT, and about two
and one-half miles from the Post office in
st. Johnsbury.
Said farm contains about one hundred
and sixty-fve acres of land well divided
into tillable and pasturing land, the till
age land being under high state of cul-
tivation. 1t has fine sugar orchard of
about twelve hundred trees, a fair sugar
house, with all the sugaring utensils.
1t has an extra nice farm house new
within few years, two story and ell,
good set of barns, all in good repair.
will sell this farm at very reasoable
price and give the party buying an easy
and favorable chance to pay for it.
T. c. FLETCHER,
81 Main St., st. Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-01-21
Saturday Evening Transcript
Sixteen or More Pages
Weekly Transcript
Published Fridays
Address BOSTON TRANSCRIPT CO.,
324 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.

ut is only necessary to take look
over the newspaper field to be convinced
of the truth of the contention that it is
character rather than mere size that
makes circulation valuable-characte
OF the readers and character ofthe paper.
"There is in Boston, for example, the
Evening Transcript, which is most ex-
celent newspaper, making no noise, but
pursuing the even tenor of its way, with.
out defiling the minds of its readers or
spending great amount of money for
the frothy substance regarded by many
papers as important news. Newspaper
dom, New York, Jan. 80, 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
BROOkLAND.

Measures have been taken among the residents
of this vicinity to form citizens association
with the view of bringing about the needed I'M
provements for Brookland A meeting held
last week, but only preiiminaries We're accom-
plished. Another meeting will be held next We'd
nesday night, when the firm basis of such an Or
Sanization will be laid and earnest work begun
A citizens association is necessity in every
subj RIB. and 1t can accomplish in the way
Of improvements than any other means. Brook
lend has lad such society before, but 1t seems
to have gradually sunk away. and a revision Is
now in order This suburb is greatly in need Of
improvements, the streets and sidewalks are
not IN lit condition for traffic 1t is huped thu t
this organization viii become firmly rstub-
llshed. and that it will work in the interests of
BrGokland -
Mr.: Thomas Grimes of Boston, Mass has been
Visiting his cousins, the Misses Marean
AT the recent meeting OF he Soldiers Home
temperance Union the program consisted of vocal
solos by Miss NJ. L. Harvey. Miss Dana Heron,
Mrs. Holheld; rectations by Miss Hattie sweet.
Nlss Levy, and selections by the Home band
Miss Nellie Bennett of Washington VAS tho
recent guest of Miss Mamie Clark
Next Thursday there will he n dr,p,,.i. 20,
cltal by Mrs Mary VI. Haywood assisted ly we'll
ki, Wh Washington talent Marble Hall in TN.
Soiciers Home. The program Will be excen.inn
ally fine. " " ''p'i'h-
Df. and Mrs. Franklin T. Howe made n short
'!sit 10 baltimore this week.
MI. ME- ana Mrs Many and family have returned
from New York city. su
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

Miss Eva A. Thompson. daughter of Mr.. Elisha
Thompson. married to Mr.. Eston l.. Reid in
Vale NJ. p. Church the 9th instant Although the
event had not been previously announced a large
congregation gathered to witness the ceremony.
which WAS performed by the Rev. w. IL.
Wright the pastor of that church. Miss BERTHE
Leeds acted bridesmaid. 4 wedding breakfast
served at the home of the brides parents.
Providence Lodge /. o. G. T. held an interest
ing meeting Friday evening" January Z. -Four can
didates We're initiated into the order and fou-
mere proposed for membership.
Miss Jennette Bryce, sister of J. W. Bryce, died
at her nome January 3. The funeral services We're
held Monday, after which the remains were in
tered in Flint Hill cemetery.
The remains of Mr.. VIM. F. Thomas, who died
in Washington Saturday. were brought here Mon
day and funeral services We're conducted in Zion
7. f. Church by the pastor, Rev. w. H. X. Pen
dleton. The deceased had been ill of consumption
for long time, and removed to Washington
for atment few weeks ago. He Of
the late Judge II. w. Thomas, who at one
time lieutenant governor of this state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
SUBURBAN VS.
kENSINGTON.

pastors reception given by Rev. Robert
NJ. Moore at the NJ. f. parsonage his THIRTEEN
birthday. About seventy five persons were pres
emf and delightful time enjoyed.
Mrs. f. B. Stevens of Washington will deliver
a lecture in the ST. Pauls NJ. f. Church wesiIcs-
day evening. January &c. at 1:3O.
The Presbyterian Church Aid Society will meet
Wednesday next at 2 o'clock at the home Of
Mrs. ". Z. Russell.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ncycs
Library Literary Society held Wednesday
evening about. thirty members being present.
The program was unusually short. number
who were to have taken part detained Iy
ington rendered instrumental solo. and re-
sponded TO enthusiastic encore. Mr. J. Wilson
Townsend read well-prepared essay Edgar
Allan Pee, Miss Elizabeth Perry sang Answer
Me-, and Mr.. c. L. Smith closed the program
by reading humorous article. The next meet
ridge. when. in addition to literary and musical
program. Mr. Marion Dorian will give the latest
selections on the graphophore. A debate Is being
arranged for the March meeting.
\ very pleasant meeting CT the Ladies' Aid
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Of st.
home of Mrs. w. W. Eldridge. Mrs. La Fetra Of
Washington present and addressed the For
etgn Society. Business meetings only were held
by the Home Missionary and Ladies' Aid Societies
Luncheon was served and social time enjoyed
The next meeting will he held at the parsonage
m, nths visit in New York city
The Junior League of st. Paul's NJ. E. Church
under the charge Of Mrs. Robert NJ. Moore. is
preparing to give Mother Goose cantata in
the town hall the evening of Washngton's birth
day. Excellent music will be arranged for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
GAITHERSBURG.

Mr.. James h. Wa ker, a prominent farmer of this
district lost his entire crop of hay by fire a few
nights ago. Loss amounts to probably $780, with
no insurance. The, hay stacked in the field
and the fire undoubtedly the work of incendi-
arism. Sheriff ThomIscn and Deputy Sheriff Car
Isle are both at work the case, but yet have
found clues upon which to base an inyestica
ton.
The Gaithersburg Chapter. Epworth League hell,
its monthly business meeting at Epworth NJ. E.
Church, at which the officers took charge,
President VIM. ii. Vessels in the chair The
constitution was amended abolishing dues of ten
cents per quarter per member. One proposition
for membership was received-Mr. James Taylor.
Under the new administration business meetings
will be held the first "Wednesday evening Of each
month and social meetings the third Monday
evening Of the months Of March, June, September
and December.
The engagement Of Miss Mary Cahil daughter
vf Mr.. and Mrs. Francis 7. Cahill, and Mr.. Will
lam Trail Of Choppers is announced, the wedding
to take place this month.
Tuesday evening the annual meeting Of the Wa
verify Club occurred at the town hall. The cleo
TN 81 officers resulted: President, Harvey
secre.a y. T. Do.sey Trund e; treasurer. John A.
Belt: librarian. Victor p. Hinkley; trustees Henry
G g. Miller Pr Por John Me s,a1Id TuIks
change ip policy of the club. to throw open fits
doors and admit the public to be entertained. pro-
prevailing. Meetings will be held during -'1 the
year tine second and fourth Tuesday evenings
Of each month"; and the librarian will furnish
The stockholders Of the First National Bank
held election for directors at the banking house
on Tuesday selecting the following board: James
Darby. Isnatius T. Fulks, 8. 8. Hays. Albert F.
Meem, p. II. Smith, H. Maurice Talbot, DR..
VIM. A. Waters. Horace D; Waters, James =
Jones. Ixnafins n ward. Ulysses Grfmth After
the election the eirectors net for organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
BRIGHTWOOD.

Mr.. James G. Graves is sojourning for a por-
ticn Of the winter in the south.
Mr.. W. A. Kccne is convalcscent after n pro-
longei attack If Illness.
Mrs. T. W. Mummaw is quite sick.
The Juucr Society Of Christian Endeavor an
ucipat - the enjoyment of masquerade party
at the home Of Mr.. Chas. y. Parsons Friday
Martha Washington bazaar to be held on or
about the 22d Of February is being arranged by
the Kings Daughters of Emory Chapel. the pro-
cecis 10 be expended toward quidatiug church
debts Novel features, strictly colonial, are I'M
der preparation
quiet wedding was solemnized by Pastor.
Reed at the parsonage Thursday evening. those
To take the hciag Mr.. Luther Scott AMI
Miss Leyenia Mothershaad.
The Dea Min Club is rehcarsing for intro
auction IN the near future two plays. "a
Rough Diamond and "A Squire for a bay 4
THO. composed Of Messrs. Claude Clayton, H. W.
Geek and Howard Blandy. is preparing move!
nusical sketch
Work is progressing rapidly on the now sewer
In the PARK. That mart living under I1in.is
avenue from Albemarle 10 Dcs Moines streets and
east on the latter to 9th is completed The in
tenti"n is to place il in 9Th street from Dos
Moiies to Flint and in Flint from 9th TO Bright
wood avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
RANDOLPH.

Mr. Frank McCarter of St Louis Mo- Is visit
ing his uncle. Mr.. Thomas Holmes of this place
Mr. VIM. Sherrer of this vicinity has purchased
of his sisterinlaw. Mrs Ellen Sherrer three acres
Of land, improved by fve-room dwelling
Mr. Robert Krener and wife and Miss Jessie
Norningstar Of Washington We're recent guests Of
Mrs. Frank Repp Of the Inglesde
Misses Louise and Hattie Renshaw were the
hcstesses of the Junior Club Friday evening last
An impromptU program rendered. consisrin.
OF readings and recitations and several excellent
solos, with mandolin aud organ accompaniment
The next meeting will he held Friday, January cl
at Spring Lake farm, the home of Mr.. J. Henry
kncch.
beagle hound showing unmistakable signs Of
rabies WAS shot recently by its owner, Mr. Ar
thur Rabbit. 1t had bitten a number of house.
do gs in the vicinity, and wholesale slaughter of
watch dogs is the result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
THE BIG MASONIC FAIR.
Plans and Preparations for the
Event Being Formulated.

Prparations for the big Masonic fair to
begin April II at Convention Hall are pro-
crossing apace and the interest in the
event among Masons is increasing, if such
a thing is possible, as the time for its in
auguration grows nearer. The sentiment
at the meeting of the board or control
held Saturday night at l12o New YORK
avenue was indicative of this, and bust
ness was transacted with a vim that meant
the attainment of success all along the
line Applications for booth space were
received from Harmony Lodge. Osiris
Lodge. George c. Whiting Lodge. STAINS
bury Lodge, Brightwood Chapter and
Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter, and
numerous letters were received showing
the wide consideration being given to the
fair
The board of control decided that all the
booths snail be constructed and beautiiied
under the direction of the committee on
decorations. thus assuring a harmony In
the entire effect of the hall. 1t was also
decided that the cost of such construction
should be borne by the board of control,
except in cases where Masonic bodies
managing booths devote the proceeds of
the fair to the purchase of stock. A reso-
luton was adopted devoting % per cent
of the gross sales of goods disposed of at
all booths assigned to Masonic bodies of
this jurisdiction to the general fund to de-
fray the expenses of the fair.
The recommendation Of the press COM
mittee that a daily paper be issued during
the progress Of the fair was approved, and
the printers of the city will be requested
to submit estimates for its publication.
The season tickets will be distributed
this week.
The meetings Of the various committees
this week will be held as follows:
Today4:15 pm, on outside donations;
7:30 pm. on general contributions.
Tuesdays pm. Lafayette Lodge COM
mitte,.
wednesday-:15 pm. on tickets and
badges.
Thursday-7:3O PM. on press.
Friday4:15 pm. on visitors.
Saturdays pm, board OF control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
LAI REL.

Miss Florence Ellis of New York a recent
guest of Miss Lena C. Settle in this city.
Mr.. ID. NJ. Fisher attended banquet given by
the Masons at Elkridge Monday evening
Mr.. Marbury Harrison of Charlestown, W. Va.
in Laurel this week, the guest Of his sister,
Mrs. A. Norris.
Mr. Lee Meyers has returned to his home In L. l.
timore after pleasant visit TO friends here.
Mr. A. Roy Roseb,rry of Baltimore has been
visiting his parents in this place.
Mrs. Hugh Fisher of Frederick. Nd is spending
a few days with her son. Mr.. ID. VI. Fisher.
Mrs. W. L. Coan, who has been quite sick for
the past week. is convales'ent
The churches of Laurel have each appointed
committee of two to look after the suffering poor
of the community.
tenary NJ. +. Church at tea "Wednesday evening.
Among those present Mr. and Mrs. William
Stewart. Miss Agnes Stewart; Mrs lanes NJ
Laren Miss Ruth McLaren. Mr.. and Mrs. u. VI.
Fisher. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Owings Disney, Mrs. An
ME l.. Hean and Mrs. Bertha Bond.
A party was given recently by Mr.. Charles
Trayers to his friends at the residence Of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Trnyers. Games
and dancing were INDUCED I'm. and abou: midnight
room. where all partook of refreshments. Tie
party broke up at very late hour after most
enjoyable evening Among those present We're
Misses Nellie Warner. Vera Pbar. Lnttie wheeler.
Burton. Messrs Clarence mccullough. George
wickert Ellsworth Beall. Harry Mccullough. Al
Stewart Bevans. Harry Phelps. Gilbert Shnhcr.
Fred Flester Edgar vogts and Willie Flester.
Washington avenue the of delightful
surprise party Wednesday evening In honor of
Miss Lille Baldwin. Games and other amuse-
tuted the program OF the evening Among the
merrymakers Misses Efiie King Mae Ship
ley. Eva and Ada Hopkins, Lizzie Calvin. Louise
and Salome Baldwin. Hattie Peters, nasy Bald
win and Clara Merson and Messrs. Ray Morton.
Allie McAbee. Fred Pfetz, Harry shipiey and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17

department of bridsesA wants 100000 at
least for new alEraAread bridge to the
borough of Brook and Commissioner
Mccartney. STRENGTHENING department.
wants s3oO.soo addstiHfal to clean the
streets. The last item should possibly be
granted, for our stseetSiare filthy already
An overloaded refuse cart trailing up Park
in front of the newspaper offices, and
leaving track ofs1diff like the furrow
thrown up by a plow, is frequent sight
nowadays. They take, III off a dirty street
and dump it on aJclean one. But the
grabs above refefred ITO are the begin
ming of the improvement grab" the guise
Tammany has given this effort to secure
something for the l'boy9." And just now
there is another reason, Various depart
ments, probably under orders, are racing to
spend as much money as}they can get, and
certain politicians already discern.a pur-
pose in this scramble for additional appro-
priations. Supporters or the underground
rapid-transit plan believe this is to be Gro
kerS method of making construction of the
underground system impossible by starting
an agitation for all manner of public i'm
provements, and thus putting the indebted
Eess of the new city dangerously near the
debt limit. The grab" has begun, and be-
fore many weeks it is surmised the head of
nearly every department in the new city
will be piling up demands for additional ap-
DrODriatiOnS