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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06
Suffered Most in Spring
Cured by Hoods SarsapariIIa the
Great Spring Medicine
Scrofuious Sore Log for 25 yoara.

Scrofuious Sore Leg for 20 Yoars.
All Spring Humors, sores, crup-
tons, boils, pimples, etc., are cured
by Hoods Sarsaparila, the king of
medicines" Read these letters:
&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
Dear sirs:-After suffering from a sore
leg for rs years, four bottles
LETTER OF Hoods sarsaparilla have
made O complete cure. My
No. I. leg would inflnmo as soon as
dog days would come and
continue to be sore until spring. Then
the sores would heal a little and break out
again. tried doctors and every remedy
l could hear Of but all failed. l then
heard OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and bought
ono bottle, and 1t helped mo SO much that
kept on until I took four bottles; am
cured, in good health and weigh 100 lbs."
MRS. NJ. ]. HARTLEY, Lovett, Georgia.
No Sore, NO EryslpeIas.
&c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
dear sirs: 81 want to say once moro,
Hoods sarsaparilla Is all you
Letter claim for 1t. I haven't had
any sore or erysipelas since
No. 2. used Hoods 9srsapar!lls
several years ago and was
cured by 1t. TRUST many may he benefited
by Hoods SarBapnrills as have been. I
recommend it highly asa blood medicine
MRS. NJ. J. HASTIEy, Lovett, Ga.
MI mode Sarsa-
Is sold by all druggists. rrice 81, six for IS.
Eoo/I,. p:sr, cnrc Liver Ills; easy To
1900 S PfiiS take, easy to operate &c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

e. TT For Mems Pants-all wool
nj s ! extra heavy-Good design
strong, substantial, solid pants
that are good looking and will wear US
well rs they look.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

Coz For Short Pants for Boys
SJl,- Good dcsigns-alI wool-pa tent
bands and buttons--doublo seat
and knccs-reSular wear rcssters
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

TIE City Council Of Toronto, Ont,
has aaoptcd q resolution that no aliens.
particularly tile subjects of the United
States. shall hereafter be employed on
any civic work
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

The Virginian's reference to the
launching of the Keasarge and Ken
lucky was that it would be q twin
launch" and not n tandem" event.
The big crane told by the esteemed
Telegram need not, therefore. swing
the pair OF battleships in line this
time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

HO1 For Short Pants for Bows
DOL Fine CasSimercS. worsteds and
Chcvots-remnants from com
bination outfts-the ma tcrIaI in some Is
worth more than is charged for tho pants
ready TO wear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

commenting on a modern treatment,
OF pneumonia by giving the patient an
ice water bath every three hours, a
writer in the New York Herald saws
that If man survived that treatment
he ought to be shot. that being the
only way left to kill him
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

q no For Mems Pants = Extra
III u q heavy all wool material-ta:l-
orcd in excellent manner. Bet
ter value for One Ninety-Eight In Pants
property Is matter OF impossiblitv.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

It is estimated that over eighty tons
o. diamonds have been uncar,hed in
the South African fields during the
last eighteen years These represent 4
total value OF c5G.OG0 00O
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

TX For Short Pants for Boys
X1E- Solid Heavy Brown Wooden
Fabric-cXtraortlinary value in
Knee Pants for the Twenty Five Cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

r. n "a For Mems Pants = Dressy
NJ choice designs-stylish stripes
guaranteed to fit equal TO
made-to-order trousers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06
Knee Pants.

IT, For Short Pants for Bows
Ill Made With tapped seams and
hold fast bands from stout
wooden fabrlcs-sizcs from age IL TO iS
inclusive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

& O Tt For Mems Ovcrcoata. light
D0sI Oand dark colors, plain black
Coverts; up to date In style and down to
date in price
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

q ~ For Childrcn's Sufts-Ser-
d ~ viccable Cheviots-ncat mix
turcs-thc sizes are slightly
out Of shapc-but every suit in the lot !,
genuine leader for Ono Forty-Seven.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06
Bargains in Children S
Attire.

no. For Chidreu's Sults-Good de
u OIL, signs--winter weight-sizcs onl,
from 10 to 16. Think Of M Sub
stantial winter suits for boys up to az,
IL for only Ninety Eight Cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

efftntN WElraa1
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1898
d. PAGES.
Many Republicans from all parts Of
Pennsylvania favor John Wanamakcr
for governor.
Mr.. Bryan has agreed to make n few
speeches in Pennsylvania during the
coming spring.
The number of vessels leaving the
harbor OF Hamburg increased from
S.1S5 in 1890 to 1928 in 1897.
The cost of the Cuban war from Feb
ruary, 1895, to the end Of 1897 is oni-
cially estimated at S240 GOO, 900.
The first cargo of American pig iron
ever shipped 10 Sweden has arrived at
Go:henburg. from Savannah.
The kentucky House has passed, by
narrow majority, Il BIZ to make I'M
lawful the marriage OF first cousins.
II is stated that DIR. Nansen was
once offered the position of professor
OF zoology in the Indiana State Uni
versity. but declined it.
II that new bnttlcship is christened
with Kentucky water she will be sea
sick from the very start thinks the
Louisville Globe-Democrat.
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Not even excepting Lii Hung Chang,
President Diaz, OF Mexico. will be the
most interesting visitor that this city
has welcomed in many long year.
An Investigation into the cause Of
the reduction of wages in Massachu-
sets cotton mills has been ordered by
the House Of that State in conjunction
with the Senate.
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TIE City Council Of Toronto, Ont.
has adopted q resolution that 10 aliens.
particularly tile subjects of the United
States. snail hereafter be employed on
"''' ''''c "'EN'
It is estimated thot ovc. n,.r,,. ~.
O. diamonds boyo hoo, ,n..,., 80
The South African fields during the
hast eighteen wars wb,s, ro,,r,s,,,, >,
total value OF ,c5G, eco, geo.
Bianco has returned 10 Havana with
an emrtv rama bo- nj.
was an u,,ar r,iI,ro
Cibars surrendered ,o6 800 &c .,,
could be bought obeo,,,,s ~ De-,
son Call.
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IN the next Presidential election, If
Mr. Mckinley is n candidate. he vii,
ph.s Appcal II vii, no 10 p,,,,
can vote IN the marnro,,ur,n,,
of New Enrlond
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AN agreement has beer reached be-
tween the state Department and the
Japanese Government by which all OPP
position on the part of Japan to the
annexation Of the Hawaiian Islands
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

th NJ Storm Coats for Boys-Heavy
M I blue Bcaver-a dressy storm
coat that combines service and
sightliness with comfort and chea pness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

G. n no Storm Cents for Doys-Extra
nS j u weight Chinchllla-blue. black.
Oxford mixtures assorted
sizes. First corners get the pick of tho
assortment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06
Mems Overcoat Bargains

q A en- For Mems Ovcrcoats, me-
ID U j dunn weight medium length.
medium shade. far above me.
uium in quality and far below medium In
price. Regular bargain snaps for -Four
Sixty nine.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-06

q NJ Storm Coats for Boys-Full
n Il \ length. heavy, warm, service
able Storm Coats that are as
good rs gold In value.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

(Small advertisements will be inserted in
this column in reading matter type at the
rate of two cents word for the first inser-
ton and one cent a word for subsequent in
sertions. Cash must accompany the order I
The place to buy ribbons is at H. H.
Carr's.
PoTTED STRAWBERRY PLANTS, pansy
seeds and plants for sale at Pioneer
Garden Farm.
Home desired for steady boarder.
Enquire at CALIFORNIAN office.
WANTED. A competent girl. Apply
16 Main street.
FARM HAND WANTED References re-
CURED. Apply at this Office.
TENEMENT TO RENT at 80 Mt. Pleasant
street. Inquire of H. N. Penniman.
Ported STRAWBERRY PLANTS, pansy
seed and plants for sale at Pioneer Gar
den Farm.
Three cakes buttermilk soap and a
pair shears for rs cents. Other toilet
soaps at low prices at H. H. Carr's, st,
Johnsbury.
Coon, CAPABLE WOMAN wanted for
housework on a farm. d. P. Coveny
Danville, Vt.
For RENT from September 1, the Hal
let homestead, 10 Mt. Pleasant street,
partly furnished if desired. Fine spring
water, stable, etc. G. w. Hallett.
For SALE, one second hand top buggy,
one Miller buggy. Enquire at Bing.
hams Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
An Exciting Adventure.

The Burlington News gives the follow
ing account Of narrow escape OF ne
railroad employe in Montpelier:
81. A. Maillet of St. Johnsbury bef
work Saturday morning on the Nc
pelier & Wells River railroad as bra
man and before be had worked tn re
hours he had one of the most exci' .lg
rides that he ever experienced. 1t is a
wonder that Mr.. Maillet is alive today
as the facts will show. The train on
which he was working was just passing
over the bridge in the M. & w. R. yard
when Maillet was somehow knocked off
a box car. In his fall he seized the break.
beam with both hands and held on for
dear life as he was dragged along about
40 feet directly in front of the box car,
His limbs were almost in contact With
the moving wheels and the least ip
would have sent him under. The try "A
was stopped as soon as possible and 'yf-
Maillet was released from his peril1su
position. He was carried to the no 2
of DR.. Scribner who, after examinatit /,
found that the man had badly strained
the ligaments of his ankle, besides losing
considerable skin from his back. Mr..
Maillet may well consider himself lucky
at his escape from what seemed to be
instant DEATH"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
At st. Johnsbury East.

A monument of fine dark Barre granite
has just been erected in Grove cemetery
in memory of Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin s.
Adams. 1t is tribute of love and re-
gard from the parishes Of Westport,
Cabot, Glover, West Glover and St..
Johnsbury East and from the only child,
Miss Agnes E. Adams, now of Walla
Walla, Washington. Credit is due to
Mrs. Ira Smith who has given much time
and thoughtful care to the matter.
J. Stoddard Of Minneapolis came here
bringing the body OF Mrs. Stoddard for
interment. Mrs. Stoddord was the
daughter OF George Garland, former
resident Of this vicinity.
Miss Grace Griswold goes to Lower
Waterford to teach school this fall.
Percy Hollis has commenced, work at
the shops of E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. N. Walker Of West
Stewartstown, N. H., with their six
children are stopping with Mrs. Dennis
Chase. Mr.. Walker occupied his old
pulpit here, from which he has been gone
10 years, Sunday morning.
George Lyon has secured position in
Portland, Maine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
At Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. ]. E. Courier is spending month
at Schenectady, N. Y.
]. d. Wilkie OF Boston was home for
few days last week.
Mrs. c. H. Hill, who has been visiting
in Danville for three weeks, has returned.
Miss Jessie Ford of New Haven, Conn.,,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. ]. B. Arm.
strong.
Mrs. VIM. Wetherbee has been visiting
friends and relatives at Warren, N. H.,
for several weeks.
E. NJ. Ford caught twenty-five trout at
Hovey's pond last Saturday that aver
aged half pound each.
]. "A. Beck took trip to Barre last
Saturday on his wheel
Miss Lizzie Morrison is spending her
vacation at her brothers, II. w. Nor
rison.
Guy w. Batchelder has left the shops
and entered the employ OF W. 7. King as
salesman.
Mrs. James Robinson of Lyndonvlle
visited at Matthew Robinson's last
week.
Mrs. H. B. Ford is again under the
doctors care.
II. X. Corey, who has been suffering
from an attack Of rheumatism, is better.
The scale factory was closed last Sat-
urday afternoon for the caucus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
They Died for Their Country.

O. R. Vesper Of Springfield, Mass, who
makes regular visits to St. Johnsbury in
the interests of western oil firm, will
receive great sympathy from the death
of his two sons in the war. The young
est boy. Paul, died at Santiago, Aug. 10,
and the eldest boy and only remaining
child. Harry, died on the Mobile en-
route to New York. The latter was
native Of Montpelier and 81 years old.
The Vesper boys, who have thus laid
down their lives for their country within
few weeks of each other, were the last
generation of fighting stock, which was
never found wanting when patriotism
called to arms. O. R. Vesper, their
father. lost his left arm in the battle of
the Wilderness in the civil war. Harry
Vesper's grandfather and about dozen
relatives were killed IN the civil war.
Mr.. Vesper's great.grandfather fought in
in 1912, was captured, and died soon
after the close Of the war from the effects
OF imprisonment. Thus have four gener.
atoms of soldiers been cut off in the
defense of the country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
St. Johnsbury Center.

Mr.. and Mrs Bert Farnham and daugh-
ter are visiting friends in Groveton, N. H.
Mr.. Coburn of St. Johnsbury will con-
duct services at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Auburn Taylor and chill
dren of Lowell, Mass, were at H. ].
Kelley's last week.
Mrs. L. o. Putnam and daughter, Mrs.
Nj. D. Carrow of Haverhill, Mass, are
visiting Mrs. Putnam's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Learned.
Bertha Plant of Littleton, N. H., who
has been stopping att. W. Learned's has
returned home.
Mrs. c. o, Pierce and Mr.. and Mrs.
Calder and children and Mrs. Page and
daughters, who have been at H. Z.
Brockway's for some time, have returned
to their home in Newtonville, Mass.
John Brooks has moved to Danville and
Mrs. Wheeler and son have moved into
the house vacated by Mr.. Brooks.
Miss Coburn of Lunenburg is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Lougee.
Mrs. Ashley, who has been stopping at
w. c. Rodliffs and whose singing was
so much enjoyed at the Methodist church
last Sunday, returned on Monday to her
home in Waterbury, Conn.
A hearty laugh is assured to those who
see Dr. Baxter restore youth by his cleo
trical invention at Wide Awake Grange,
hall this Thursday evening. The pro-
gramme will include farce, On bread
and water" music and Rotations.
Rev. AM Mrs. c. F. Robinson and son
Hugh, who have been spending their va
cation at A. B. Pringle's, have returned
to their home in Meriden, N. Fl.
Miss Mary Trevillian Of Lebanon, N.
H., is the guest OF her friend, Miss Cora
B. Sargent.
Miss Flossie Douglass is stopping at
her brothers., E. A. Mongeon's.
Mrs. H. A. Lougee and daughter, who
have been visiting friends in Lunenburg,
returned home last week.
Mrs. Bradley, mother of Elton D.
Bradley who has been sick with typhoid
fever for several weeks, died at her home
last Sunday evening. Mrs. Bradley will
be much missed in her home and also in
the Methodist church of which she was
member. The funeral was held on Mon
day at three o'clock, Rev. F. T. Clarke
officiating.
Mrs. Z. ]. Stone and daughter, Ruby,
are spending few days with relatives in
Wheelock.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Learned and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hill and son, Albert, spent
last week camping at Greensboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sanborn OF
Holyke, Mass, and Mrs. Stephen Kent
of West Somervile, Mass, were at ]. B.
7. Cages last week.
Our latest arrivals of summer visitors
are H. S. Haskins Of New York city and
David Houstin OF Maiden, Mass. Genial
Hal Haskins is correspondent of the New
York Evening Journal and both are
grandsons OF our venerable citizen Henry
Stanley.
Miss Sadie Carr and Miss Annie Hutch
inson oil Lawrence. Mass, are boarding
with Mrs. W. S. Williams and are de-
lighted not only with their boarding
place, but with the attractive scenery
and fine wheel roads OF the vicinity.
Rev. Q. II. Shinn, D. D., of Cambridge.
port, Mass, will preach next Sunday for
Mr.. Hoyt. A cordial invitation for all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24

through the White Mountains on their
wheels and are stopping at their uncle's,
Mai. Bowman, and visiting their former
schoolmates and friends.
Col. Henry w. Hall Of Burlington is
here visiting A. L. Bailey.
Miss Ethel Comstock leaves today for
a visit with relatives in Winchester,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley F. Hazen and
Miss Louise L. Bartlett spent Sunday in
Quebec.
Mrs. Anna Spencer Frost will resume
lessons in physical culture and elocution
to any former or new pupils, at AZ Spring
street.
Harry G. Dwight, Academy '94, sailed
Saturday on the Thingvalla for Sweden
and will visit Norway, Sweden and
Russia and then his old home in Con-
stantinople. After that he will make his
home in Venice.
Ernest William Rev has been the guest
of 6. H. Frost for a number of days.
Mr.. Rev is manager Of the "Three Bos-
tonians," who will be pleasantly remen-
bered by the st. Johnsbury people who
were fortunate enough to hear them last
year.
Prof. S. H. Bracket, Prof Henry
Fairbanks and Miss Charlotte Fairbanks
are attending the meetings Of the Amer
lean Association for the Advancement OF
Science which are held in Boston this
week
Prof. Arthur Fairbanks. professor in
Yale Theological Seminary, sailed for
Athens last Saturday with his family
and will be abroad a year. Prof. Fair
banks recently won a scholarship in the
American school at Athens and will
study there through the coming year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
A Novel Outing.

The fresh air" party, consisting of
nine ladies from town, returned to their
homes Monday evening, after spending a
most enjoyable week at one of the Oldest
farms in the county, the house being
built in 1892 by David Goss, at Goss
Hollow. 1t is large roomy structure
and the old walls rang with laughter
and merriment. The ladies invited their
husbands and friends to spend Sunday
with them. The weeks entertainment
consisted Of music, dancing, whist and
more fun than there is room to tell Of
Saturday evening they devoted their time
to roasting corn, 20 participating in the
fun. There were 20 at the farm Sunday
and the table fairly groaned with good
things. The members of this party in
cluded Mrs. W. w. S. Browne, Mrs,,W. A.
Miller, Mrs. E. E. Piper, Misses Myra
Goss, Lillian Dresser, Jennie Stevenson,
Ella Stevenson, Mary Olcott, chaperoned
by Mrs. Lucy Goss and they christened
their retreat ANGELS Rest"
The party will have occasion to long
remember their pleasant vacation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
Y. n. G. A. Notes.

A. L. Webster gave very helpful talk
on Danger and it's Remedy" at the 4
O'Clock meeting last Sunday. Miss Ethel
Abbott was unable to sing on account of
a throat trouble.
Secretary Coburn Of the Y. M. Z. A.
conducted devotional services at North
Kirby last Sunday afternoon.
1t is expected that Prof. F. E. Wood
ruff will conduct the 4 o'clock service
next Sunday and special music will be
furnished by Miss Emma Shuielt.
All members of the Boys Brigade are
requested to meet at the Association
building next Saturday afternoon at /
O'Clock to form for the parade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
SummerviIle.

E. S. Brigham has moved into No. s,
Clayton street.
Mrs. Persis Thompson Kennedy, for
merly Of st. Johnsbury now of Clare
mont, N. H., called on friends here last
week.
Charles Conley, who was taken sud-
denly and seriously i'll last week. is some
what better.
Miss Marion Moore is staying at ]. H.
Moores for few days.
John Kicker, who has been in Salem,
Mass, for several weeks, is at home
again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
Musicale at St. Andrews.

A cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend the special musical service at
st. Andrews church this Wednesday,
evening. The offering of the evening Will
be for the benefit Of the boy choir. The
service will begin at 8 O'Clock and will
consist of solos by Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs.
Moore, Mr.. Atwood and T. N. Shufelt.
Master John Whitaker will sing two
soprano solos.
The boy choir will sing two anthems,
From Egypt's Bondage" and praise
We the Father" Prot. John Whitaker
will play several organ solos. Rev.
Stephen H. Alling of st. Peters, Lyndon
vile, will officiate in place OF the rector
who is away. -.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
THE TRICK HOUSE.

of great fair The
you laughing all the afternoon In
ndescrbabe antics special platform opposite the
Grand - =. =. =.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24

Rev. c. F. Morse wishes to call the at
tention of the public to the Peoples Cy.
clopedia. He has sold over 1000 sets.
Everybody is pleased with it. 1t has
10000 topics, 5000 illustrations, 800
fresh maps and charts, is American and
to date. Its price is only half that of
other cyclopedias. Second hand sets
cheap. Time given when necessary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
Births.

At North Danville, Aug. FL, a daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chalmers.
At McIndoe Falls, Aug. IL, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Philo Van Dyke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24

Hoods pills cure liver ills, biliousness,
indigestion, headache. Easy to take,
easy to operate. 20.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury. Aug. IL. by Rev. Hervey
n. Hoyt, Loren Y. Hastings and Flora E..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
A Kean Aneodote.

In playing Richard III. Charles Kean
INDUCED in a series Of dreadful grim
aces which the conventions Of the times
regarded as appropriate accessories of
the role. He was playing the piece in a
prominent town, Sud had occasion to
take on man to enact the part Of the
sentinel who awakes Richard and an
nounces: "'Tis I, my 12rd, the villag,
clock hath twice proclaimed the hour
OF morn" Unfortunately Xean made
such dreadful erimaces that The senti-
mel forgot his Hnes and sta.nmered:
"'Tis l. my lord, it's I, my lord the
village cock! IT'S I, my lord, the vii
lage cock" By this time there vas a
decided litter all over the house. and
Kean then said: "Then why the mis-
chief don't you crown" which, needless
to say, brought down the house.