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The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
Increase In Circulation.

Washington, Oct. 3.-The monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that the total circula-
ton of national bank notes Sept. 80,
1899, was $243, 290,12S, an increase for
the year of $7,993, 17S, and an increase
for the month of $1,21S,S36. The circu-
lation based on United States bonds
was s207 BATH, an increase for the
year of S2,25S,110 and an increase for
the month of s1,140,S24. The circula-
ton secured by lawful money amount
ed to $95,975, 955, an increase for the
year of S5,675,06S and an increase for
the month of $77,512.
The amount of United States regis
tered bonds on deposit to secure circu-
lating notes was 1921 ,5l5,510 and to
secure public deposits $7O,S64,94O.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
"DITTY" BOXES FOR SAILORS.
Crew of the Cruiser Detroit Supplied
with Handsome Ones.

with Handsome Ones.
Each member Of the crew Of the Sec
ond-class cruiser Detroit recently re-
ceived the small box, or chest, fami-
liarly known in the navy as "ditty"
box. This is a necessary article which
each marine carries with him on all
his assignments, and although not reg
ularly issued by the government, it is
carried by the navy department free
OF cost for him. 1t is one of the few
things which is the personal property
of the marine or bluejacket. The
"ditty" box is not a new addition to
the belongings of a marine, having
been in use for many years. 1t is
about fourteen inches long, eight inches
wide, and ten high. 1t is MADE of
wood and divided into several COM
partments resembling somewhat the
divisions in an ordinary trunk. The
lid Of the box contains receptacles,
with a rack. which hangs midway in
the other parts, and is intended for a
backing brush, a box of backing, a
tripley brush and securing materials.
The securing materials are used to
polish the brass buttons on the uni
forms. Underneath this is room for
securing rags, cleaning cloths, and
other small belongings which the ma
rine may wish to take along with him.
In the cover of the box he keeps scis-
sors, pins and sewing materials. The
"ditty" boxes furnished to the crew of
the Detroit are made in the navy yard
and are of exceptionally neat work
manship. All are stained a mahog-
any color and are highly priced by
those who we're fortunate enough to
secure them. In this instance the re-
cipients were not compelled to pur-
chase the boxes, but will forfeit 81
each if they are not returned in good
order when the mems enlistment ex-
pires.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
n.r,oor.ts Hold a Carnival.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 3.-The democratic
carnival. to continue two days, opened
today. the event of the morning being
the arrival of William Jennings Bryan
The city is packed with democrats rep
resenting forty states, Oklahoma and
Indian territory. st. Louis, Kansas
City and Milwaukee have delegations
here and en- route. Those from the
latter cities will present their claims
for the democratic national convention
The day opened cool and bright, with
every prospect of beautiful fall
weather.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
WHITE HOUSE
Undergoes Alterations with Each New
Presidential Family.

Presidential Family.
During the absence of President and
Mrs. Mckinley from Washington, Col.
Bingham, superintendent Of public
buildings and grounds, had a large
force of workmen employed in renovat-
ing and repairing the executive man
sion, and this work is being hurried to
completion. 1t is quite a noticeable
and interesting fact that the white
house bears in a measure the individ-
uality of every lady who has had the
honor to preside there, and by whom
the expensive decorations and furnish
ings have been in a great measure
planned 1t has been sought to pre-
serve the colonial appearance of the
mansion, but through the varying
tastes for decorations very little of the
colonial atmosphere of the interior re-
mans. The historic traditions of the
mansion could be as well preserved,
perhaps, if the president no longer
continued to reside there There is
scarcely any doubt the American peo-
pie, in view Of the interest which has
always attached to the white house,
would gladly bear the expense of keep
ing it as it now stands, as Mt. Vernon
and Arlington are maintained More
historic traditions clustered around the
old capitol than about the white
house, but this fact did not prevent
congress from altering it to suit its
convenience and needs whenever de-
slrable or necessary. If the white
house had never been altered from the
day of its erection to the present time,
except to make necessary repairs, it
would be of much more historical in
terest than it is. or If it had received
extensive editions from time to time,
such as the great castles in England,
it would then present an interesting
appearance. But, as it is, no extern
sive alterations have ever been made,
but one president after another has
shipped off a little here and added a
little there, inside and outside, until
the white louise is neither purely colo
NAL nor modern, but a patchwork of
both.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The United States government is an
extravagant book publisher. About
eighteen years ago it began the COM
pilation of the records of the Union
and Confederate armies, officially
known as the Rebellion Records. More
than one hundred and twenty volumes
have already been printed as a cost
OF nearly three million dollars, and the
series is not yet complete. Few per-
sons would question the historical
value of this great work, but many
might doubt the wisdom of so free a
distribution of the volumes at public
expense. In country public Libraries
the books are rarely used enough to
pay for the space they fill. In Lisbon
N. H., for example, the librarian re-
lates this incident: A small boy stood
before the hundred massive volumes
and said, my! wouldn't like to read
themw The permission was speedily
granted. The boy took one of the
books from the Shelf but for some rea-
son did not carry it away. That"
concluded the librarian, "is the only
call for these books that can remem-
Der in years to have had"
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The American collegian is fast gain
ing widespread fame as a digger and
a deliver. Through the long winter
and the balmy spring he digs into his
Greek and Latin in class and study
room; during the summer season he
digs for fossils in the bad lands and
the lava fields, and when the crisp
autumn breezes blow he digs holes in
the football field with his own and his
opponents craniums. The last-men-
toned kind of excavation, it may be
added, is easily the most popular Of
all.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The great fault with which the coun-
try has to contend may be summed up
in the words individual irresponsible
ity. Could every voter understand
that in him and him alone reposes the
welfare of the nation her institutions
would be safe. Let every man do what
is right according to his conscience,
and regardless of what others believe
to be right, and the greatest good will
certainly accrue to the greatest num-
Der
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
can, and then I'll depend on my
friends generosity for the rest"


What do you want in the future
world? Tell me and you shall have it.
Orchards? There are the trees with
twelve manner of fruits, yielding fruit
every month. Water scenery? There
is the River of Lie from under the
throne of God, clear as crystal, and the
sea of glass mingled with fire. Do you
want music? There is the oratorio OF
the Creation led on by Adam, and the
oratorio of the Red sea led on by
Moses, and the oratorio of the Messiah
led on by st. Paul, while the archangel
with swinging baton controls the one
hundred and forty-four thousand who
make w the orchestra. Do you want
reunion? There are your children
waiting to kiss you, waiting to en-
brace you, waiting to twist garlands in
your hair You have been accustomed
to open the door on this side the
sepulchre. You have been accustomed
to walk in the wet grass on the top OF
the grave. l show you the under side
Of the grave; the bottom has fallen
out, and the long ropes with which
the pall-bearers let down your dead,
let them clear through into heaven.
Glory be to God for this robust,
healthy rengion. 1t will have a tend
ency to make you live long in this
world, and in the world to come you
will have eternal life. with long life
will l satisfy him.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The agricultural department at
Washington is making elaborate prep
arations with a view of making that
department Of the census of 1900 very
comprehensive. Advance forms Of
census reports are being sent out for
the perusal of farmers SO that by June
1 next (the date on which the census
taking is to begin) every farmer in the
land will have clear understanding
of his part of the contract. The de-
partment is to be complimented for the
manner in which it has set about its
work.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

Two wonderful fossil specimens
have just been discovered in Germany
and delivered to the museum of the
University of Tuebingen. One Of
them, found in a Nusplingen lime
quarry in the heights of the Heubergs,
Is the perfect skeleton of large,
shark-like fish, imbedded in the lime
stone in such a way as to show accu-
rately its anatomical structure. The
other, found in the slate quarries OF
Halzmaden, near Kirchheim, is the
skeleton of a small icthyosaurus, with
every smallest bone in it's natural
articulation, the dorsal and caudal fins
intact, and the skin covering of the
webbed feet plainly distinguishable.
This latter specimen is declared to be
the most nearly perfect specimen of the
icthyosaurus yet found.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
is DECLINED BY M'KINlEY.
President Refuses to Arbitrate In Trans
vaai Trouble.

vaai Trouble.
New York, Oct. 3.-Charles D. Pierce
consul-general of the Orange Free
State, to-day received a cablegram
relative to affairs in the Transvaal
Consul Pierce said the cable was OF
such a nature that he could not
make it public, bue he was at lib
erty to say that the president of the Or
ange Free State had made an ineifec-
tual effort to induce President McKin-
ley to request other powerful nations
to act with the United States as arbi-
traitors between Great Britain and the
Transvaal. Mr.. Pierce said that the
warm and close relations between
Great Britain and the United States
prevented President Mckinley moving
in so momentous a matter.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
chinn.s rrnde Possibilities.

An estimate of the possibilities OF
trade with China may be judged from
the fact that only $50 miles of railway
have been built in the whole empire,
with a population of 4OO,000,0O0.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The Japanese government has de-
cided to recognize Christianity as one
of the religious organizations of the
country, and to give Christian minis
tiers the same rights as are granted to
Buddhist and Shinto priests. A new
law, however, puts the affairs of all
sects, including the building Of
churches, the holding of meetings, the
settlement of preachers and methods
OF maintenance, under the control Of
local governors. Some solicitude is
occasioned by the large powers of these
governors, who will be able, if so dis
posed, to hinder missionary operations.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

State Senator Emory from Pennsyl-
vania blames the railroads for the
trust. 1t is not apparent that States
man Emory is oil the track.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

There are men 100 Offensive to even
strike a bargain.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

An autograph volume of music by
Orlando di Lasso, the great composer
of sacred music of the sixteenth CEN
fury, recently discovered in the i'm
perial library at Vienna, contains a
hitherto unknown portrait of the COM
poser drawn when he was 2S years old.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

Electricity makes heat, light and
power interchangeable. This is strik-
ingly suggested by the arrangement
which a deaf and dumb couple have in
their home for receiving signals.
Wherever electric buttons were intend
ed to ring bells, they have been made
to turn on lights instead. In this way
callers make their presence known.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The man who faithfully struggles to
find the truth and then sticks to what
he believes to be the truth is the man
whose name oftenest adorns the pages
of history.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The self-made man is usually proud
of very poor job.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06
Fear an Endemic.

st. Joseph, Mich, Oct. 3.-Five cases
of diphtheria are reported at Hart
ford, ten miles north of here, and an
epidemic is feared.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

"A woman's club is generally I'M
wieldy from a parliamentary stand
point, at least.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

When some women make up their
mind to do thing they make up their
face accordingly.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

The man who is ruled by his inclina-
lions invariably travels in a zigzag
course.
The Yale expositor., 1899-10-06

Gossips are receiving tellers, but one
can't bank on their statements.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
1.-THE Sleeping City,"

Real life depicted on the stage is al
ways pleasing, and plays with human
story, reasonable plot, telling humor
and brisk action catch the fancy of the
people. To this class belongs "The
Sleeping City" manager 40. Scammon's
new comedy drama of life in New York
after dark, which will be seen at Howe
Opera House tonight.
The piece is an interesting story of love
and despicable villainy, intermingled with
fund OF bright sparkling comedy. There
is realism in the stage settings, and by
the aid of mechanical contrivances thrill
ling effects are produced.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Will Talk about Highways.

There will be not little highway talk
at this seasons meetings of the State
Board Of Agriculture. W. B. Wall, the
state highway commissioner, has agreed
to be on hand at several of these gather
ings and give the result of his observa-
tions in road-building since he began his
official duties year ago. Mr.. Wall has
some practical ideas OF what road
should be, and has been trying to get
some OF those ideas carried out in the
Vermont towns. Not all the farmers
who come out to hear him at these board
meetings will fully agree with him, per-
haps; but he will talk plain, and the ex-
change OF views on this very important
subject will be beneficial, we are sure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Lake and Brook Trout.

The Fish and Game Commissioners are
giving considerable attention just now
to the care OF the spawn of lake and
brook trout, with view 10 making the
fishing better, here and there throughout
the state in the near future. At Lake
Dunmore about 200,0 900 eggs have been
obtained Tor propagation and the esti-
mate for this year will reach 5000 900.
This estimate does not include those at
the state and national hatchery. These
eggs will be carefully propagated and
the ingerliugs will be used to stock the
streams OF the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Church Notes.

Elder Adkins will speak at G. A. r. hall
Sunday night at o'clock, on "Christian
Temperance, Our Bodies and how we
should treat Them" A subject worthy
of the cordial consideration of anyone.
Come and hear.
First Church of Christ, Scientist. Odd
Fellows block. Morning service at 40.
Subject, Soul and Body" Sun
day school folio wing the morning service.
Wednesday evening meeting at 7.30.
Readirg room open Wednesday and
Thursday from Ito 5. Christian Science
literature on hand.
"Bible Day" will be observed at the
First Baptist church next Sunday,
morning and evening. Subject ofmorning
discourse, THE Adapt alton of the Bible
to all Times and Peoples" In the even
ing the Sunday school will give concert
entitled, THE Lamp of Lite" A special
business meeting OF the church willlollow
the devotional services Wednesday even
ing. The Ladies' Mission society will
meet with Mrs. Hurburt Thursday at
p. m.
NeV. Otcpnen H. hHlub W hy huo"'h.~
supplied very acceptably at st. Andrews
church last Sunday.
At the Free Baptist church the pastor
will preach mex Sunday morning on
zone of Gods calls to men," All are in
vited.
The young people of the Free Baptist
church will have sociable on Friday
evening, Nov. 10, at N. X. Switzer's, Sd
Eastern Avenue. Supper at 6 o'clock.
Everybody is invited.
Rev. l. P Quimby, Of Maiden, Mass.
will preach at the Universalist church
again next Sunday.
The sermon at Grace Methodist church
next Sunday morning will be THE Chris
tim S Anchor" Subject of the evening
lecture, THE Royal Patient"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Change In Business Plans.

S. d. Atwood has given up the dining
room feature OF his business, and will
hereafter devote his entire attention to
the other ranches-namely, the bakery,
the confectionery, the ice cream, and the
public catering. With the care and re-
sponsiblity OF the dlning-room thrown
aside, Atwood will be able to take care
of all orders for public or private parties
that come his way, and further develop
the more important branches that belong
to 6rst.cass bakery and catering es
tablshment His boarders closed their
sojourn with him last night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Lecture Course.
Dog Lost--H. Z. Moor.
A Mistake-C. S. Hastings.
AS You Meet-J. c. Stevens.
Auction--At the Grow Store.
Bankruptcy Notice-ii c. Lane.
Hot Water Bottles-Bingham's.
Leather Goods-Field & Rowell.
Stammering Cured--J. L. Stanyan.
"The Sleeping City"-opera House.
Christmas Sale-Emma M. Warner.
Winter Apples-At Passenger Depot
Bargains-Lougee Bros. & Smythe.
Bankruptcy Notice Edwin Stevens.
Dissolution Sale-Steele, Taplin & Co.
Bankruptcy Notice-Minnie I. Stevens.
This Cold Weather--S, A. Moore & Co.
Silver Leaf Lard-Wilson Cash Grocery.
Lorgnette Watch Crains-H. A. Belknap.
Bankruptcy Notice-Stanislas Desrochers
Wall Paper-Brooks-Tyle Dry Goods Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Lecture Course.

On Thursday evening, Nov. 9, will be
given the opening entertainment of the
present course, lecture by Frank R.
Robertson on "A Tour through Norway"
Mr.. Robertson has achieved so marked
success in his career as lecturer and ex-
hibitor OF magnificent pictures OF travel
that he hardly needs word of introduc-
ton or commendation. The highest
praise is bestowed upon him by the best
representatives OF the press and all bear
witness to the very great value and in
terest of his lecture on Norway"
Season tickets are. on sale at Bingham's.
Tickets for Thursday evening will be on
sale at the same place, Thursday at 8 a.
m. Prices 35 and so cents.
The result OF the opening sale at Music
Hall, Saturday evening, shows that very
nearly twice as much was realized, both
in sale of seats and premiums, as at the
corresponding sale of last year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
"OId r1aids' Convention"

The Single Blessedness Female Debat-
ing Society" in convention assembled,
entertained large audience in Music
Hall on Friday evening last.
About 1S delegates, in gorgeous cos
tunes OF the past ages were gathered on
the platform, with Josephine Jane Green,
as president. The usual convention busi-
ness was carried on with becoming dig
nifty, the roll call being responded to with
apt quotations, conveying each members
sentiment regarding their all important
subject, Man." Reports of committees,
various petitions, paper on woman
and the Ballot" followed. The market
quotations on marriageable men were all
most amusing and we'll carried out. A
little music and marching was INDUCED
in to keep the spinsters cheerful in their
misfortunes, when Prof. Makeover, with
his remodelscope was announced and an
opportunity to become once more youth
full, beautiful and accomplished was
eagerly seized by each one.
After the wonderful transformations a
programme of music, dancing and recita-
tions was given and the "Old Maids
Convention" was over, a success in every
way and rejecting much credit on those
in charge.
They wish to express their apprecia-
ton and thanks to those who so kindly
added to the success of the convention,
especially those outside the society. The
Home Missionary Society, OF the North
Church, under whose auspices the con-
vention was held realize the very salts
| factory sum OF S75.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
Vermont Lawyer Dlsbarred.

One of the decisions in the supreme
court in Montpelier last week in which
st. Johnsbury people are somewhat in
terested was in the matter of Louis M. Le-
merise from Caledonia county, complaint
for dsbarment Judgment was made
that Lemerise be removed from Office
and disbarred from practicing before the
court as attorney or solicitor in chancery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08


ket in the Republican building and comes
out with brand-new cart.
C. A. Calderwoods youngest son
broke his arm yesterday afternoon,
while running along the street.
The Encampment Of Littleton, NH,
will be entertained here by Moose River
Encampment, No. 6, |. o. o. F., at the
regular meeting on Friday evening next.
Several Patriarchs will be exalted to the
Royal Purple degree, and refreshments
will be served.
p. D. Dupont has taken acontract to
furnish the North Wayne Tool Co., of
North Wayne, Maine, eight thousand
dozen grass-hook shanks. He has fitted
the. old Carrick Co.'S. office and will be-
gin the work in a few days. The snop is
fitted with two Dupont hammers, and a
special cutting press designed for the
work. Power is furnished from the
Granite Cos. plant and transmitted by
a wire cable belt. Three men will be en-
poyed in the work.
The new entry docket for the Decem-
ber term of Caledonia county court is
larger than at any preceding term.
About 60 cases have been entered since
the June term. The December term will
open Tuesday, December s. According
to the regular assignment Judge Watson
is to preside, but as the Washington
county court in which he is engaged is
not likely to take final adjournment by
that time, some other member Of the
bench may come to st. Johnsbury.
"A deep religious interest is pervadinf
the meetings in the Grace Methodist
church. Young men and young womer
are seeking to enter upon the Christian
life, at the regular services Of the church
Mr.. Hunts Sunday evening lectures arr
attracting large congregations, and th'
general interests of the church are tax
ing on a new life. The Epworth League
is arranging for the annual Christina
sale and large chorus choir is abou
to be organized for special drill in Christ
: mas music.
The New England Telephone com
pany are now putting in telephones
residences, with metallic circuit and lon
: distance transmitter, unlimited service
: for $25 year, on what is known as tn
measured service system, where there al
e six subscribers on the same circuit. Th
e gives the best possible equipment for re-
e idence purposes, at much lower rat
than heretofore, and will doubtless r.
h suit in the putting in Of quite numbs
y more telephones in this village. The e.
Il change now includes 215 stations.
-SelfDenia week of the Salvatio
: Army will be observed by that body trol
t Nov. 10 to Nov. 26. Unusual activit
o has taken possession of the Army's enc
getic members in anticipation of tn
a great event. The Army's beneficer
S operations are maintained purely by tt
q free-will offerings of the people. Office
and soldiers OF all ranks deny themselve
:. in many cases even of what may be CO
=. sidered the necessaries Of life, that Il
. proceeds may be capable of great realiz
ton. In this, outside friends OF the wol
are invited to join.