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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
A Possible Suicide.

On Monday, July % coat, waistcoat,
hat and hand satchel were found by four
little girls in the woods on mountain
back Of Dover, N. j. The satchel con-
tained among several things letters and
a card bearing the name "Eustis ].
Batchelder, Manager for Kelley Bros,
Florists, Franklin Falls, N. H." The
letters were from his mother, Mrs. E L.
Batchelder, who lives in Summerville.
On Sunday, July 21, a man without
coat, waistcoat or hat was seen about a
mile from the place where the clothes
were discovered and pool Of blood was
seen, but nothing was thought Of it then.
These incidents are now connected and
the woods are being searched, it being
feared that the man has committed sui
eide.
A CALIFORNIAN representative called
upon Mrs. Batchelder Monday morning,
giving her the first information in regard
to the affair and it came as great blow.
Her son was employed by c. F. Gibbs
about three years ago where he worked
year. He then went to Speedwell
Farms, Lyndon Center. A year ago last
February he left there to take charge of
the florist business of Kelley Bros. at
Franklin Falls. In July he went to West
field, N. j.. to go into partnership with
Alfred Berner in the florist business. The
venture did not prove successful and his
letters showed that he was very despon-
dent.
| No news had been received from him
since March until Saturday when letter
came from an insurance company asking
for his address and stating that he had
recently taken out an insurance policy.
He was born in North Danville in 1876
and has always been hoy OF the best
habits. The affair is a peculiar one and
the only reason assigned is that he was
insane. Nt
His father, E. c. Batchelder, telegraph
ed to the authorities at Dover, Monday
afternoon to see il any trace Of his son
had been found and received the follow
ing reply:
"No, but are searching for him. Will
let you know.
Jas. Hazen, Chief OF Police"
The following letter was received from
Alfred Berner in reply to inquiries from
Mr.. Batchelder as to the address Of his
son:
"If you had asked me three weeks ago
could have answered you, but two
weeks ago l had to let him go, and al
though asked him where he was going
he would not tell me.
Yours truly,
ALFRED BERNER."
Mr.. Batchelder has decided not to GO
to Dover until definite news is received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Fish and Game League Banquet.

A general invitation has been extended
to all to attend the Fish and Game
League banquet at Fisk today and Pres
ident Titcomb hopes that 500 will be
entertained. The invitation has been
made general one that there may be
handsome profit from the banquet and
the officers have very generously an
nouuced that all above actual expenses
will be devoted either to the Red Cross
Society or to the needs of the Vermont
troops. Among the distinguished guests
from out of the state will be Vice Presi.
dent Hobart and United States Fish
Commissioner Bowers, while the list OF
notables from the Green Mountain state
will be large one. About dozen ex-
pect to attend this gathering from st.
Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Taken to Jail.

John H. Drew was taken to the county
Jail week ago on close Jail execution,
as result of judgemnt against him in
the somewhat famous insurance case of
McKindley VS.. Drew. The latter insur-
ed John McKindley Of Barnet in the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company of New
York, giving him the estimated value of
his policy at the end Of a term ofyears. A
little while ago another insurance agent
came along and persuaded him that the
first policy would never be worth what
Mr.. Drew claimed and after taking in
surance in rival company Mr.. McKind-
ley brought suit against Mr.. Drew for
obtaining money under false pretenses.
The plaintiff secured verdict both
times the case was tried in the county
court. In the first instance judgment
was reversed in the supreme court. The
second time the case was tried the plain
tiff secured verdict Of $425 damages
and costs and the supreme court sustain
ed this verdict. AS Mr.. Mr.. Drew was un-
able to pay this, which now amounts to
about $3.50, he was committed to Jail
where he may remain for several weeks.
AS Mr.. Drew is not a young man nor in
good health public sympathy is largely
with him in his misfortune.
The strangest part OF the whole mat
ter is that the great insurance company
which he has so long represented has
refused to help him in any way since the
suit was brought up to date. AS he esold
the insurance policy on the strength of
the figures which the company made, it
would seem that the least the company
could do would be to stand behind him
now. But that they will not do.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Benefit Concert.

A large audience gathered at the Ar
mory last Thursday evening to attend
the entertainment given for the benefit
OF the sick soldiers of Company d at
Chickamauga. The programme was
made up of musical and literary selec-
tions and was much heightened by re-
peated encores. Miss Maud Huntley
Clarke of Bradford sang soprano solo
in most pleasing manner and Mrs.
George W. Kyburg of Brooklyn, a for
mer member OF the Ceciiau Quartette,
added much to the pleasure OF the enter
tainment by soprano solo. MIR. and
Mrs. H. H. May of West Concord were
also present and gave excellent solos.
Much praise is due to the local talent
which made the occasion so successful.
At the conclusion Of the programme ice
cream and cake were served and social
dance enjoyed until late hour. The
building was tastily decorated with
flags, bunting and pictures of war he.
roes. The proceeds amounted to about
SIG,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Among the Churches.

The services at the Universalist church
will he resumed next Sunday, Rev. H. H.
Hoyt having returned from his vacation.
Rev. George Spencer of Newton Center,
Mass, son of Presiding Elder Spencer of
this place, will occupy the pulpit at the
Methodist church for the next two Sum
days.
The Free Baptist young people and
their friends will have lawn party at
Robert Stevenson's, Friday evening,
August 4, from 7 to 10 o'clock. Out
door games, refreshments and a good
time generally. All are invited.
Rev. Charles H. Morse will supply the
pulpit at the Railroad Street Baptist
church next Sunday morning and even
inp
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Horse Gossip.

iIOToC OOSSips
George H. Hidden of Brattleboro, for
merly OF st. Johnsbury, has promising
and speedy horse in Frank R. In recent
race at Holyoke he finished fifth in one
heat, in fourth place twice and sixth place
twice. The time was 2.2O, 2 20s4, 2.21
and 2.22 for the heat winners.
Willie Utton, in his 21st year, son of
John Utton, the well-known trainer, of
Morrisyille, drove and won two out of
three races at Newport july 4. He won
the $50 trot and pace with Nellie Nick,
by Quartermaster, best time 2.26A, and
landed Tabita, by Wilkes Boy, winner of
the 2.2O trot and pace, after Lady Lee by
Abdallah Wilkes, had won the first two
heats, best time, 2.20h.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Dramatic Recital.

Last Friday evening Sam c. Currier Of
Danvlle and Frederick NJ. Hall gave
dramatic recital in Pythian Hall, Mr..
Currier gave humorous selections only
and kept the audience in a broad smile
throughout the evening. Mr. Halls se-
lections were of slightly different char
acter, but were rendered in most pleas.
ing and effective manner. Owing to the
excessively hot weather only very few
were present to enjoy the evenings en-
tertainment. They will be at the White
Mountains and Maine beaches through
August and may repeat their entertain
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Museum will be open on Satur-
day evening, August g., from 7 until 9
o'clock.
The Boys Brigade will hold meet
ing in the Y. M. c. A. next Saturday
evening.
"A prayer service will be held in the
YIN. c. A. hall next Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock under the direction OF the
secretary.
Business Of considerable Importance
will be brought up at the regular meet
ing Of the New England Order of Protec.
ton next Saturday evening and large
attendance is desired.
Secretary of State Brownell will
grant charter for the organization of
the St. John Baptiste Society. The
organization is created for charity, be-
nevolence, fraternity and literature.
In another column appears call for
mass meeting to form Volunteer Aid
Association to make hospital supplies
for the Vermont troops. The army can
use all such material that the ladies can
make and there should be hearty re-
sponse to the call.
The fire Monday night again demon
strated the need OF chemical fire engine.
If our village owned one great deal of
the loss by water at the fire would have
been saved. By-and-by the voters will
wake up to this fact and purchase this
much-needed machine.
Manager Bingham has recently
added to the telephone exchange the resi-
dences Of ]. H. Brooks and ]. H. Drew,
Arthur F. Walkers drug store, Sam
Moore's livery stable, and the shops o
MI. Caldbeck & Son, Michael Hynes
and the Ely Hoe & Fork Co.
The annual state tennis tournament
for the tennis championship of Vermont
will be held under the auspices of the Mt
Anthony Club of Bennington Center
commencing Aug. 9. Entries should bs
sent to George Worthington, Benning
ton Center, VT, before August 8.
The druggists received a generou.
supply of proprietary stamps Thursday
the government sending them by express
instead of by mail. Each druggist hat
to pay 25 cents toget his allotment o
stamps. The denominations sent wer'
the Is, n, as, Is. IL and 21a cents, OF
about one half of the series. They will
be used on all proprietary remedies.
The 22nd annual festival Of the Sui
livan Musical Association is to be held al
Newport, N. H., August IS, 16, II, Is
and 10 Among the artists on their pro
gramme are Henri G. Blaisdell, DIR. Car
E. Duff, Mrs. Kileski Bradbury and
Charles T. Grilley, all of whom will bt
pleasantly remembered by St. Johnsbury
people. A successful festival is assured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
Business Notes.

Business Notes.
A. L. Bailey has opened music store
in the hustling town of Berlin Falls, N.
H., and G. R. Magoon has charge of it.
This makes the second store in New
Hampshire as Mr.. Bailey had already
established one in Lancaster.
The Church Review of Hartford,
Conn.,, speaks very pleasantly of W. M.
Kellogg's new photo studio and says,
"As Photographic artist Mr.. Kellogg
has a special gift, and he has had very
successful experience in his profession. -
All of which his St. Johnsbury friends
endorse.
E. c. Brooks has moved from the
Howe block above the Avenue House to
rooms over the store of Lougee Bros. &
Smythe. Mr.. Brooks will carry a large
line of samples and do regular custom
business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Battle Axe Tobacco.
Coming Again-Dr Stevens.
Strawberry Plants for Sale.
Eyeglass, s-Chas. E. Simanton.
Dwelling to Rent-Geo. Hallett.
Tenement to Rent-H. Penniman.
The Sun Runs Our Soda Fountain.
Hosts of Remnants-Brooks-Tyler.
Custom Made Goods-E. c. Brooks.
Caledonia County Grammar School.
Working Foreman Scalemaker Wanted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

Palestine Commandery, No. s, KIT.
The next Stated Conclave of Palestine
Commandery occurs Tuesday evening, Aug
ust 80.
PERLEY F. HAzEN,
DELos NJ. BACON, Commander.
Recorder
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

Of Hamburgs. Rib
bons, Laces. These
will be of special in
tereSt to you. We will
be ready for you
Wednesday and the
remnants will be all
measured and mark
ed. Come as soon as
you read this adver-
tisement and secure
a bargain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
KNIGHTS Of Pythlas,

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday night, August 9.
CHAs. F. vARNEY, c. c.
H. T. FISHER. K. r. S.
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WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store, for the week
,ndup August 1 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
REMNANTS

Of Prints, Ginghams,
Flannels, Percales, in
fact, you will find
Remnants of nearly
everything in our Do
mestic Department.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
REM NANTS

Accumulated at our
Clearance Sale and
we had no time to give
them the attention
needed to dispose of
them. This week we
have got them into
shape and will display
on our center tables
Remnants from every
departm ent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

Take day off and go to Old Orchard
next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
HOSTS OF
REMNANTS.

fall or for Ladies'
Separate Skirts, while
In some Of the larger
REMNANTS
You will find a good
pattern for a dress.
Economical cutters
know what a remnant
means. You can save
from 40 to go per
cent on these goods,
as many are marked
LESS THAN COST.
They must be sold this
week, If possible.
REMNANTS
Of Table Linen at a
great saving from
regular prices.
REMNANTS
OF Crash. Here's
your opportunity, for
every housekeeper
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03
REM NANTS

of Dress Goods rum
ming In length from
| l-2 yds. to s l-2
yards. The smaller
pieces are just the
thing for Waists and
for small children's
Dresses. The medi-
um lengths are just
what you want for
School Dresses for
the girls wear this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-03

uses Crash. These
are bargains, every
one of them.
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STILES TICKET AGENCY.
rIileages and Cat Rate Tickets Book
and Stationery Store Connected
o n..o+ Don c. stiles, Mgr.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01
Washington Park Races.

CHICAGO, June 30.-The Englewood stakes
valued at $3.50 We're won by ST. Catalina, at
Washington park, this afternoon. The win
ner was off last. and. after trailing the field
to the last turn, was sent to the front and
won, hard ridden, from Miss Gussie rank
outsider. Uardo ran a good race and fin
the Latonia Oaks was fourth. Two track
records were shattered today by Kentucky
Colonel, who went four and a half furlongs
in :541s, and Hurry Burly. who ran six fur
longs in lib fat. Simon w. ran great race,
covering mile in 1:39&, and the time in the
other races was as fast in proportion. The
Civic federation has not yet made any move
against the present system of book making.
and well-nformed people do not believe the
organization will do anything. Weather clear;
track fast. Summarizes
First race, one mile and fifty yards-Cher-
ry Leaf won, Sutton second, Moncreith third.
Time 1:48a4.
Kentucky Colonel won. Great Bend second,
Cambrian third. Time. 54A
Third race, the Englewood stakes, one
Fourth race, one mile-Simon w. won,
Fervor second. Ben Hadad third. Time,
1884.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Hurly Burly won.
Algol second, Richard J. third. Time Is
Following are the entries and weights for
the races tomorrow.
Volyothen, 1903: Excelsis. 106; Monongh, 1906;
Santelo ILL., Formero, III; W. Overton, 11S;
King Barley Corn, l1S.
Second race one mile-Al Frescoes, 120;
Tom Calvert, 112; Pingree, 112; Ben Hadad
112; Frank Thompson, 112; Mistleton, 112.
Third race. one mile and one-sixteenth-
Friar John, 100; Joe Shelby. 1o1; Treachery
107 Refugee 109: Harry Shannon, 1O9; Hap
hazard. 40.
Fourth race, one mile and one-sixteenth-
Ollie Dixon, 90; Locust Blossom, 80; Kriss
Kringle, 81; Bartaria. 100; Goodrich, 1914;
The Tarcoon, 107.
Fifth race, six furlongs- California, 112;
Molo. 11S: Dave Waldo. 113; Fonso Vannah
113; Eugenia Wickes, III; Enchanter. 1l9.
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VEXATIOUS DELAY.
Transports Bearing ReinfOrcements
for Shafter Slow to Depart.

for Shafter Slow to Depart
WASHINGTON. June 3O.-Contrarv
to the expectations of the war depart
ment officials there seems to have
been some delay at Tampa in dis
patching the transports from there
with reinforcements for Gen. Shafter.
The officials yesterday felt sure that
at least some of the vessels would
drop down to Key West yesterday,
but the reports received today do not
bear out this hope. The advices which
come to the department are not alb
solutely clear in their meaning as to
just when the transports will depart,
although some of them, according to
these dispatches, will surely get off
today. The Hudson, one of the trans
ports, with a large number of recruits,
numbering in all $50 infantrymen, to-
gether with five officers, pulled out of
Port Tampa into the bay last night.
The First Illinois regiment of infan-
try is loading its property on the Gate
City and City of Macon, but the regi-
nlent was expected to so aboard this
morning, at which time the Hudson,
Gate City and City of Macon would
leave for Key West. There was not
room aboard of the ships for cavalry
recruits for some of the regiments in
Santiago, which had been assembled
at Tampa.
Three of the Transports at Tampa are
to take artillery, Of which there are
six light and heavy batteries. Some
difficulty has been experienced by the
department in dealing with the Eng
lish crews of the Unionist and Special
list, and the temper displayed by them
has delayed the loading of the guns on
these vessels. However, this work is
now rearly done, and the horses are
1,A lode
A number of arillerymeH are to go
to Santiago on the Comanche, although
the dispatches do not indicate just how
many will be sent. These three latter
vessels are expected to leave Tampa
tonight.
A &C nvoy Of three or more vsss Is viii
escort the transports to Santiago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01
MINNEAPOLIS MAN WON
John s. johnson Clipped Second
Off a Bicycle Record.

BALTIMORE, June S0.--Henri Cissia the
French bicycle rider. won his ten-mile paced
race from Fred Sims, Of Washington. before
5000 persons at the Coliseum tonight, but
he was compelled to fight every inch of the
distance. Amidst great excitement the French
man passed Sims. in the stretch and went
under the wire three lengths ahead of his
American rival. Time, 20:09 rs. The first
three miles Of the race were covered in 10
minutes fat.
John S. Johnson, of Minneapolis, won the
first heat of the professional handicap in
200 1-5 clipping a second off the worlds race
record for the distance. Summary:
sHalf-mile open, professional, consolation
match race, final. S. Johnson, Minneapolis
won: A. NJ. Lee. Memphis, second; e. Gaus.
Washington, third. Time, 1:02 3-5.
Mile professional handicap, final-Robert
Walthour, Atlanta, Ga. 1.-TWO seconds), won;
J. L. Ives Baltimore az seconds second; R,
L. Trend, Baltimore "a seconds), third. Time
2:01 is.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01

SARATOGA. N. Y, June SO.-The freshman
two-mile race which was to have been rowed
at o'clock this afternoon was postponed
until 1880 tomorrow. on account of strong
soltherly wind blowing straight down the
course. Thus there will be two contests to-
morrow, the varsity being scheduled for S
O'Clock Both promise exceptionally good
sport
!, The Cornell varsity has decided lead in
the betting. Betting on the freshman's CON
test tonight at the bookmakers' was even
on Cornell against the field; to against
Columbia. and to l against Pennsylvania.
No big bets have been recorded and few
wagers have been laid on the varsity results.
The following are crew statistics for the
beat race today:
feet 9. age Il: No. I. 6. W. Hartley. weight
1855. height feet 10, age 10; No. 9. L. s..
feet s, age "a: No. 1. G. x. Tyr t; Weight
1S0. height feet 10. age "a: No. 8. E. G..
Hns weight S HEIGHT feet 4 age H.
feet. age 20; bow. G. w. Fay. weight 156;
weight 1OS. height feet Z. age Is.
,, pennsylvania Freshman Crew Stroke,
Watson, weight 1e5. age 10; No. g. Carbutt.
weight 1856. age 10; No. 5. Crowthers. weight
$50. age Is: No. 4. Stein. weight 1872 age 49,;
2. Close. weight 14s. age 20; bow, Churchman.
weight $50. age 81; coxswain, Sheppard,
weight 49, age 49,
Columbia , Stroke. Lawrence. weight
H. H. age age IS Is: No No. Nf Isl F Eflsst
1 Msght as q No s. Meyer Mes an
age u No. Capt Henderson weight 15S
bow, Falconer. weight 152!A. age Is; coxswain.
Fuller. weight LIT, age II.
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AGUINALDO'S EDICT.
Warns His Followers Against In
dulging in BarEaric Excesses


VANCOUVER, B. c., June 3O-Correspond-
ence from Manila, which arrived on board the
steamer Empress of China, includes the fol-
lowing:
The following is the text of proclamation
issued by Aguinaldo
Filiponos-The great North American nation
the repository of true liberty and, therefore,
the friend Of freedom for our nation oppressed
and subjugated by the tyranny and desDot-
ism of its rulers. has come to afford to its
inhabitants protection, undoubtedly disn-
terested regarding unfortunate country
as possessing sufficient civilization and apti-
tude for self-government and in order to
justify this high opinion formed of us by
the great American nation we ought to repro
bate all such acts as may derogate from that
conception. such as pillage, robbery and every
class OF outrage against persons and property.
In order to avoid conflicts during the period
of our campaign, [ order as follows:
Article 1.-The lives and property of all
foreigners shall be respected, including in
this determination Chinese and all Spanish
rectly contributed to the bearing of arms
against
Article Equally shall be respected those
of the enemy as shall lay down their arms.
Article 3-Medical establishments and am
balances shall be respected and persons and
effects attached thereto unless they display
hostility.
Article 4-Persons dsobeyng these pre-
ceding articles shall be summarily tried and
executed, If their disobedience leads to as
sassination incendiarism, robbery or rape.
Given at Cavite. oath day of May, 1895.
(Signed) Emilio Aguinaldo.
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Boston Bike Races.

BOSTON. June 30.-Eddie McDufie rode the
third mile Of a twelve-mile spin at Charter
Oak today in ] "a 2-5,as timed by the starters
platform This is three-ffths of a second
faster than the worlds record held by Platts.
tape) the time caught was 1:95, which equals
Platts-Betts' mile.
Jimmy Michael, who Is to ride against Nc
Duffiee on Saturday, arrived at the track today
and proceeded to reel off eight miles in 1415
AS soon as McDuffee left the track Michael
went out for another trial and reeled off ten
miles in 1870,
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Fort Erie Races,

BUFFALO, N. Y, June 3o-The weather
was perfect for good racing, clear and fine,
and the track was fast at Fl. Erie today.
First race, six furiongs-Lanky Bob won,
Alice Farley second, Monaghan third. Time,
Second race 2-year-o1ds. four and one-half
furlongs-Ruth Black won, Lady Scarlet sec
ond, Flying Belle third. Time Bog
Third race, one mile-Flying Dutchman won,
Time. 1:42
Fourth race, 2-year-olds. five and one-half
furlongs-Nervura won, Holden second, BY
George third. Time, 1161s.
Fifth race one and one-sixteenth miles
Free Lance won, Our Johnny second Bright
on third. Time, 14S
Sixth race. one mile-onalaska won. Pearl
second. Tony Honig third. Time 1:43.
Every one knows that the KELLEY IN
STITCTE, corner Park avenue and Tenth
street, Minneapolis, cures every patient who
desires permanent cure Relapses come
only, from men mentally weak or morally
weak.