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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
The Message.

On pages six and seven OF this issue
of the CALIFORNIAN will be found
President McKlnley's message to
congress on Monday. 1t is a care.
fully written and strong document.
1t will not quite satisfy those who
wanted war and nothing but war,
but it will be commended by all who
have not wanted war if it were pos
sible to adjust this matter without
so harsh and desolating remedy.
The message is strong in that while
it uphods the honor and dignity OF
the nation it believes in the possibil
ity Of an amicable arrangement and
makes recommendations in that di.
rection. 1t will be read with inter.
est; and the country as a whole will
devoutly hope that the presiden,
and congress will be able to dispe
the war cloud and effect a settlement
that will be creditable to this coun
try, to Spain, and the Cubans them
selves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
snowslide on the ChiIkoot Trail.

A dispatch from Skaguay, by way Of
Seattle. Wash, says that at about noon
OF The I'd on the Chilkoot trail at least
so men met death and a large number OF
OF ers were injured more or less seri.
ously in snow slide. The dead were
crushed under an avalanche of snow and
ice which came down from the mountain
sid, upon the lett of the trail, midway
between the Scales and Stone house.
Thousands of people were encamped near
the scene OF the accident and were soon
rendering assistance. Five thousand
people were at work on the debris and
were in each Others way. All day Sat
urday and Sunday southerly storm
with rain, wind and snow prevailed in
that vicinity, and it is believed the soft
ening of the snow on the mountain side
was the cause OF the avalanche. The
quantity of snow and ice that came down
in the slide is estimated at thousands of
tons. 1t swept across the trail, which
was throng,d with waytarers. Where
the trail lay is now a mountain of snow
and ice, under which are many bodies
that cannot be recovered for days to
come. Later advices from Skaguay says
that it is now believed that rs or 100
people were killed in the slide. Twenty.
two bodies have been recovered and
identified, and 25 were brought out
alive.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
The GOvernorship.

The Withdrawal of Gen. McCul-
Tough from the governorship con.
test greatly sinplihes that problem,
and leaves the republican party OF
the state free to unite harmoniously
on candidate who in common with
his opponent, is worthy of their SUI
frage. There are those who have
believed that with the Bennington
man in the field energetically d'sput-
ing the prize with the St. Adams can
didate there would have resulted
what the former referred to in his let
ter as an "unseemly contest Any
move which tends to eliminate the
risk OF such contest and the conse-
quent engendering of "ieeing," is a
move in the right direction and will
have the endorsement OF nine-tenths
of the voters OF the state. The party
should not get into the regular habit
OF setting up two hrstclass candi-
dates and asking the people to choose
as between them. when either, if
brought forward alone, would be
fully acceptable to the voters.
Col. Smiths candidacy has been
growing in favor rapidly within the
past few weeks, and he now bids fair
to be the unanimous choice of the
convention. His personal and bust
ness qualities unite to make him a
candidate for whom no excuses need
be made, and the fact that he is gen.
orally endorsed by the business inter
ests of the state is significant Of the
public faith in his fitness for the posi-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
Press Comment.

The Springfield Republican notes
that the portrait OF the governor OF
Vermont appears in the newspapers
in connection with an advertisement
OF patent medicine, which that
official endorses, and asks il his sal
AIRY is such that he is compelled to
piece it out in this manner. A per-
tinent inquiry. But if investigation
shall show that Vermont is culpable
IN not paying a salary sufficient to en-
able the governor to live without en-.
dorsing patent medicines, then will
the United States government come
under censure for not paving its Con-
gressmen more. Both Congressman
OF this state, in company with those
from several other states, make sim
liar recommendations. We are in.
chned to believe that it is not
poverty, but policy, which leads our
politicians to make use at this time
OF any means OF keeping their names
and features before the public
Montpelier Argus.
The democrats of Caledonia county,
OF whom there are several, want tx
representive Davis OF Dauville as the
party's candidate for lieutenant.gov-
erHor George B. Davis is an old
fashioned, case hardened lack sonian
democrat, banker and the leading
citizen ct his town and section, and
has honored his party more than it
can honor hlm.-[John E. Harris in
the Burlington Clipper.
w. P. Stafford OF St. Johnsburv,
with whom many Burlngtonians
have become pleasantly acquainted
during the past few months, is men
toned as one Of the senator's from
Caledonia county. He is man OF
great ability and the highest char
acter and the county and the state
will be well served il the choice falls
on him. Burlington News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
Essex County Branch
PERFECTION RUPTURE CURE.
Circulars on Application.

We guarantee positive cure of all
cases of rupture, that can be reduced,
and held in the body during treatment,
with our support. No pay required un.
til the patient is healed, From similar
testimonials we present the following:
WEST CONCORD VT, Feb. IL, 1898.
This is to certify that my hernia OF twenty.
hve years standing-the last ten years being
very bad-has been fentiIely healed after
taking four treatments at DR.. r. T Johnsons
office, by the Perfection Rupture Cure Co,
would earnestly recommend this cure to
all persons suffering from rupture.
ELMER REED.
CONCORD. VT, Feb. IL, 1898.
hereby certify that having been a sufferer
from double rupture for twenty years or more
! was perfectly healed by receiving six weekly
treatments at the office of Perfection Rupture
Cure, West Concord. GEO. 5. HOWARD.
WEST CONCORD. Feb. IL, 1898
had double rupture of three years stand
ing. which were exceedingly troublesome
Having received six treatments OF the Perfec.
ton Rupture Cure at DR.. X. I. Johnson S office
l am now completely healed.
WALDO REED.
The work is in progress at Island Pond.
Write E. F. Norcross as Medical director.
Office hours at West Concord Wednes-
days from a. m. to p. m. r. T. John.
son, Medical Director.
WILLARD CHASE, Manager.
West Concord, VT, Feb. ~, 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

With Col. E c. Smith and Tho
mas W. Moloney the only surviving
candidates for the nomination for
governor at the hands of their re-
spective parties. it is not impossible
that we may look for a revival OF
the intense rivalry which existed be-
tween St. Adams and Rutland in the
halcyon days of the Vermont base
ball league. PLAY ball. Burling
ton Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
BOSTON & MAINE R. R,
PAssUMPsIC DIVISION
WINTER ARRANGEM ENT, OCT. 4, 1897
Trims Leaye 81. j ohnsburv.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT, OCT. 4, 1897.
Trains Leave st. Johnsbury.
GOING SOUTH.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowe,I
and Boston via White River Junction.
1880 and 900 a. m, arriving at Boston
S.15 a. m. and 4.35 Pr
For Concord Manchester, Nashua, LoWeu
and Boston via Wells River and Plymouth.
lao a. m. daily 900 a. m. and 294
p. m. Arriving at Boston. $40 am. 435
and 8, 80 p. m.
For White River Junction, Bellows Pals.
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and New York, 1890, and 800
q. m.
For Newbury, Bradford, Norwich and hite
River Junction, 1890 and 900 a. m. and
600 p. m.
For Passumpsic, Barnet and McIndoes.
900 a. M, 600 pm.
For Wells River, 1890 and 900 a. m. 2a4
and 90 p. m.
For Montpelier, 300 a. M, .34 p. m.
For Littleton, 900 a. m, 2.34 and soc,
GOING NORTH.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.2o, 3.B
and 10 As a. M, 313 and APT D. M
For West Burke, Barton and Barton Land
ing, 3.15 and 10.45 a. M, 3.13 and 4.27
For Stanstead and Derby Line, Massawippi.
North Hatley, Lennoxville and Sherbrookf
3.15 and 10.45 a. m, 4.27 p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Grand Trunk
Ry., 3.15 a. m. and 4 81 p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Cen
trail Ry., 3.15 a. m. and 4.27 p m.
For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Grand
Trunk Ry., 3.15 a. m. and APT 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, 1898-04-13

The Burlington Free Press recently
celebrated it's fiftieth anniversary
and the turning of the half century
by our illustrious contemporary de-
serves more than passing notice.
The Free Press is the ideal Vermont
daily. 1t covers the local and state
field with remarkable fullness and
accuracy and its editorial utterances
are always on the side of truth and
justice, and when so many Vermont
papers are trying to destroy the
effectiveness OF the prohibitory law
the Free Press supports the law as it
exists on the statutes. The paper
has been owned for many years by
Col. G. G. Benedict, the veteran in
Vermont journalism, and in Manag-
ing Editor Southwick and Business
Manager Howe he has the two
brightest young newspaper men in
the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

ETY. OF Japan to get another hold on
the Asiatic continent, the threaten.
ings OF Mauna Loa to give the peo-
pie OF the Hawaiian Islands a Pom
peiian dose of lava and ashes, and
the peculiarly strained relations be-
tween Uncle Sam and the Spanish
Don, these are troublous times in
decd
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

and is another gem in its crown as
Americas Greatest Medicine. For il
lustration, please read this letter:
"The end Of one OF my fingers began to
itch and soon there was q collection OF
watery blisters under the skin, which
broke and discharged watery sub
stance, and the flesh became infamed
around my finger nail. 1t kept getting
worse and spread toward the knuckle.
Then l began doctoring for poison, using
carbolic acid for wash and putting on
poultices. The sore did not get any better,
however, and soon it appeared on the next
finger and continued to spread. 1t panied
me so much l could not do my homework.
/ was given prescription for salt rheum,
but found it hurt my nursing baby and
l stopped taking it. The disease then
appeared around the nails on every one
of my fingers and my suffering was ter
rible. / could not attend to my boy
and was advised to wean him, but l
hesitated about this as he was puny and
his digestion was poor. At this time I
concluded to try Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills. Before l had finished the
first bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilla could
see difference In my boy; he was more
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

and add greatly to the comfort and
pleasure OF his passengers. The man
to whom. in any walk Of life, these
so-called little things" come easy,
contributes beyond measure to the
well.beiug of his fellows.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

1t takes something more than
war scare to disturb those apostles
OF free silver, Bryan and Williams, or
interfere with the PRONUNCIATION of
their favorite doctrine. They are
talking away glibly to whomsoever
will listen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

O. M. Barber OF Arlington has been
mentioned" for state auditor by the
Essex Record. AS Senator Barber
was Gen. McCullough's manager the
friends of Mccullough throughout
the state are expected to support Mr..
Barber for auditor. This is on the
principle of "you scratch my back
and scratch yours" but the friends
OF the present incumbent, Frank D.
Hale of Lunenburg, will hardly be
caught with such logic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

A car Of dynamite carried by freight
on the Montana Central road exploded
at Dry Forks bridge, 60 miles from Great
Falls, Mont, Thursday night causing a
serious wreck and killing three men.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
ST. JOHNSBURY AND
LAKECHAMPLAIN r. R.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT, JAN. 10, 1924
Trains Leave ~. Johnsbury.
GOING WEST.
For Danville, Hardwick, Morrisville, Cam.
bridge Junction, Burlington, st. Aibans
and Rutland $40 a. m. and $40 p. m,
For Danville, West Danville, Walden, Greera.
boro, East Hardwick, Hardwick, Morris.
vile, Hyde Park, 6 40 a. M, $50 and $50
p. m.
For Johnson, Cambridge Junction, Burlina
ton, Fletcher, Fairfield, Sheldon, HighgaS
and Swanton, $40 a. m. and 500 D. m.
For Stanbridge, St. Johns, and Montreal vim
East Swanton, $40 a. m. and 800 D. m
GOING EAST
For East st. Johnsbury, North Concord.
Miles Pond and Lunenburg, 500 q. m.
2.45, and 4.45 (mixed) p. m.
For Whitefeld, Fabyans, Crawfords, Glen.
North Conway, Fryeburg, Portland
Brunswick, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville,
Bangor and st. John 800 a. M, 2.45 pm,
For Boston via North Conway, 500 q. m
H. e. FOLSOM, D. J. FLANDERS,
Supt. Gen. Pass. Agt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

The fact that Germany has shut
out from her ports of entry all fruits
and living plants from the United
States that have not been previous
ly inspected by experts and pro-
nounced free from inspection by the
San Jose scale or shield louise, has
created some commotion among
fruit raisers in this country; but a
writer in the North American Re-
view asserts that the fact that so
many states have recognized the
the existence OF this pest and legislat.
ed against it gives Germany an ex-
cellent excuse for her action.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
Sundry Observations.

1t has been mighty interestingly
we may be allowed the use of an
every day sort of phrase-to watch
the course of events at Washington,
both inside and outside of Congress,
and note the antics and utterances Of
the hot.heads who have been doing
their best Tor WORST to throw this
country into war. "Jingoism" has
had an emphatic exemplification,
and that term was never so repulsive
to the sober, well.meaning thought
OF the people as now. 1t was a for
tunate thing for the nation that the
hot-heads at the national capital
the men who sought to extract from
the serious situation something by
way of personal orparty aggrandize-
ment-were in the minority, and that
President Mckinley, in his purpose
to make haste slowly had really a
strong majority back Of him. If the
hot.heads in this country and in
Spain could have had their way, the
deep, damning calamity of war
would have been upon us two
months ago. 1t is the hot-head that
makes trouble, in nation, state,
county or town, nine times out of
ten.
The Hispano-A mercan misunder-
standing has started mp a small army
of terms concerning the significance
of which people in general were not
posted; and we know of one man at
least who has discovered that
Cuban Junta" is not the name of a
newspaper.
1t is the man who runs his business,
his politics, his religion and his
pleasures on the high pressure plan
that collapses long before he ought to
in the natural order of events. There
is nothing absolutely new about this
suggestion, but lots of men and
women even in our own small COM
munity may wisely give new heed to
it.
A Montgomery patriot has impor-
tuned Gov. Grout for the privilege
OF raising a company of men from
that town in case of war. That sec.
ton of the state, with its army of
butter tub makers, ought to be able
to turn out STAYING" good fight
ing force. However, as no Spanish
Armada could succeed in getting up
Trout river, on account of so much
sawdust in that stream, Montgom-
cry is safe enough from foreign inva.
sion.
Travellers who stop at the Pemige-
wassett House at Plymouth now
find there Mine Host Elliott, who
has been running the Hotel Barton
at Barton for some time past. The
secret OF Elliott's success is disclosed
by this comment, overheard a few
days ago: He's hotel man, sW
If nobody can quite see just what
was aimed at in the editorial, Some
thing that Hurts" in last weeks
CALIFORNIAN, why just make a gen.
eral application of it, and you'll not
go far wrong, dear reader.
Passengers over the Concord divi-
sion of the Boston g. Maine road
who come within the schedule
time" covered by Conductor Mann
in his trips back and forth do not
hesitate to comment on the kindly
attention bestowed by him upon the
wayfaring man, woman or child.
Pointing out bits OF specially attrac-
tive scenery en- route, explaining this
or that to the stranger who is taking
his first journey through this beauti-
full section of country, answering
promptly and patiently the hundred,
and-one inquiries put to him; these
and other good Offices seem to be
directly in Conductor Mann's line,
q wi 9th
| 4
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
"a Mothers Experience

quiet and getting better. When I had
taken two BOTTLES Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
and box Of Hoods Pills I found my
hands getting better. kept on with
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

What with the disturbances in the
Philippine Islands, the feverish anxi.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.

Thu ough the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Coebrook, North Conway,
Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and st. John.
LOCAL TIME TABLE-ON AND AFTER
NOVEMBER II. 1897.
rvavrxn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopten.i
nv the CALBpoNIAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week, 81. Per month. $3.50.
For three months, SO. For six months, So.
One year. So.
Iarly three inches or more. 20 per cent dis
count from the above rates. Advertisers
using five inches or more regularly, % per
cent discount.
Local notices, wants, for sale. ETC., cents
per word first insertion. (These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper) Legal mott es 10
cents a line, three insertions. Probate notices
$3.50 each for three insertions. Dissolution
liberation and similar notices 81 so each for
three insertions. Card OF thanks, rs cents
Obituary poetry, 10 cents line.
Solid electrotypes only will be taken. we
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
THE CALIFORNIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

The National American Woman Suf-
frage association during the months OF
April and Nav, will hold series of con-
erences in the different New England
states which is to extend to every state
in the Union That tor Vermont will be
held in Burlington May 9 aud 10.
Eminent speakers will be present, includ-
ing Susan B. Anthony, Rev. Anna H.
Shaw and others.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

1t is the man who runs his business,
his politics, his religion and his
pleasures on the high pressure plan
that collapses long before he ought to
in the natural order of events. There
is nothing absolutely new about this
suggestion, but lots of men and
women even in our own small COM
munity may wisely give new heed to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

If nobody can quite see just what
was aimed at in the editorial, Some
thing that Hurts" in last week
CALIFORNIAN, why just make a gen.
eral application of it, and you'll not
go far wrong, dear reader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

The Hispano-American misunder.
standing has started up a small army
of terms concerning the significance
of which people in general were not
posted; and we know of one man at
least who has discovered that
Cuban Junta" is not the name of a
newspaper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-04-13

Travellers who stop at the Pemige-
wassett House at Plymouth now
find there Mine Host Elliott, who
has been running the Hotel Barton
at Barton for some time past. The
secret OF Elliott's success is disclosed
by this comment, overheard a few
DAYS ago: Hes hotel man, he !"
The times., 1898-12-10
Closing Night of the Southern Re
lief Society Bazaar.

Closing Night of the Southern Re-
lief Society Baxaar.
The bazaar given by the Southern Re-
lief Society, which has been in progress
at the Masonic Temple during the week,
entirely by the ladies' of the society.
numbering over 800. The object of the
organization is the belief of destitute
Southern women who are residents of
the District of Columbia That success
has crowned their charitable effort is a
matter of great satisfaction to those
who have labored so zealously.
Large numbers have patronized the fair.
including some of the most distinguished
men of the country. All have commended
the object for which the fair is being held
The articles offered for sale include the
most expensive luxury and cheapest ne
cessity. The booths are tastefully and
elaborateiy decorated with the national
colors. Those who wore the gray and
those who wore the blue have We'd with
each other in their enthusiastic support
The picture of Lee hangs beside that of
Grant.
Each night an entertainment has been
given by some of the best talent in the
city.
Each day a lunch has been served
which has been largely patronized. Al
though the sales have been large, many
articles yet remain unsold and an auc-
tion and raffie is expected to dispose of
these tonight. The auction sales will in
clude almost everything. from bottle OF
champagne to a barrel OF -four. Every
The times., 1898-12-10
MRS. M'KINLBY IN NEW YoR1
Her Inst Day an Unusually Bus
One.

Her Inst Day an Unusually Busy
New York, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Mckinley re-
turned to Washington this afternoon, hay
ing spent three days here-one day more
than she had intended. She devoted the
time principally to Christmas shopping.
Mrs. Mckinley did not leave her apart
ments in the Windsor Hotel today until
it was time to go to the train. She arose
at s o'clock, and. in accordance with her
daily custom when away from home, sent
Good morning to the President over the
long distance telephone. The response
from Washington was a long and evident
iy most cheerful ,one,ufor Mrs. Mckinley
was laughing when she left the telephone
box She called up Washington three
times after that. the last time to inform
At breakfast and at lunch Mrs. McKin-
ley's guests were Mr. and Mrs. Abner
Mckinley Mrs Major Rand, Miss Ends
ley, Miss Mabel. Mckinley and Master
James Mckinley. Before lunch Mrs. Nc
Kinley received a few callers, among
them being Mrs. O. AZ Stafford, Mrs. An
son G. McCook Mr.. and Mrs. \. c. Raft
and Mrs. C. Cafell. Mrs. Mckinley also
found time in the forenoon to complete
her holiday purchases from samples sent
to the hotel. The departure from the
hotel was at 2:35 o'clock. Mrs. Mckinley,
Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley and Miss
Mckinley were in one carriage and Col.
Brown, Mrs. Major Rand, Miss Endsley
and Master James Mckinley followed
them in another. The party boarded Pres
ident Thompson's special car. attached to
the Congressional limited. which left Jer-
sey City at S:2O p. m.
The times., 1898-12-10

thing will be done on this, the closing
evening. for the entertainment of visit
ors. An old fashioned Southern cake
walk will be a new feature presented by
Washington College men, and a cordial
invitation is extended TO all students to
be present.
Several members of Congress have
promised to lend their presence, includ-
ing Gen. Joseph Wheeler.
The fair will close with grand ball,
music being furnished by one of the best
orchestras in the city. A lunch will be
served all through today and refresh
ments may be had this evening.
The charitable public will doubtless
throng the Masonic Temple, where such
delectable program is offered.