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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
TIPS FROr1 CROOKS.
Bank of England Buys InfOrmntio
From Clever Rnscals.

All sorts of odd incidents occur in Eng
lands banking circles, where strictest
measures are taken to protect treasure
from the robber and burglars. Some OF
the institutions pay cash for information
of and in some cases from, the criminals
themselves. The bank OF EngIand's
yearly budget always contains an ex-
pense item due to such OUTLAWS. The
first experiment of the kind dates back
to 1850, when the directors of the bank
listened to startling proposition made
by ditch digger"
The laborer told the directors that he
had discovered a new and unsupported
method of getting into the cellar vaults,
where the gold and silver bars were
kept, and that he would sell his secret to
them for money. The directors hesitat-
ed. believing that they had taken every
precaution against loss from the vaults
in putting up heavy masonry, with
plenty of iron bars. and by manning the
building with armed watchmen. But
finally they granted the man, who seem
ed to talk fairly, chance to try his plan,
and night was named for the under
taking.
At the appointed time committee of
the directors descended to the cellar and
heard peculiar scratching sound under
their feet. Two hours later the floor
opened and the ditch digger bobbed up
serenely, like the evil spirit in the spec
tacular drama. All around them lay
bars of precious metal, totaing in value
100000 pounds. The man explained
satisfactorily how it was done, and as a
reward the directors assured him an in
come for life on an investment of $1O,-
900. The crook was content, and it is
believed that he remained honest ever
afterward.
But other cracksmen were tempted by
his luck to try the same game, and the
directors were inundated with sugges-
tions and tips on new methods of burg
larry and how to prevent them. The
directors tested them all, and paid for
many that proved to be of value to
them. Among other things, they paid
$4,000 for a process, invented by a
young chemist, for copying the ink,
paper, water marks and design of the
bank notes SO perfectly as to defy detec-
ton. The directors found they could use
his system more satisfactorily and more
profitably than their own in the produc.
ton of their currency.
Despite the fact that these expenditures
have run up into big figures in the last
half century, the directors Of today say
that all the money was well invested. -
New York Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
The Belgian Suffrage.

The trouble in Brussels, of which the
cable brings us daily reports, grows out
Of quarrel over the franchise.
The present laws provide a vote for
every male citizen over 25; two votes for
every married man or widower over 35.
and three votes for real estate holders,
professional men and possessors of d.
plomas of higher education institutions,
but the married men must be rent-payers
in considerable amount to get the vote.
There are many restrictions, however.
touching military service, payment of
taxes, and particularly in the exercise OF
the right of municipal franchise, that
have resulted in the discomfort now cul-
minating.
A measure extending the franchise and
removing some Of its restrictions was in
PRODUCED in the Chamber OF Deputies,
but it proved very unsatisfactory to the
dsiranchised and partially disfranchised
classes. Instead of being a reform the
Socialists and their numerous allies look
on it as cunningy devised scheme to
give more power and greater representa-
ton in Parliament to the church by a
gerrymander, with increased privileges
in favored districts.
Hence the riots, the Socialists demand
ing one vote for every man. The gov
eminent in the meantime, is in a position
of much danger. Ifit opposes universal
suffrage revolution may sweep away
the throne. If universal suffrage is es-
tablished there will be such a large So
cialist and Republican majority in the
Chamber of Deputies that the monarchy
will be in just as great danger. But it
is safe to say that in the long run the
people will get what they want Bur-
lington Daily News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
and furnish the necessary outdoor exer-

and furnish the necessary outdoor exer-
else.
All the whaemen were dressed in the
Esqumau fur costume, only the face
being exposed. and on their hands wore
heavy fur mittens. These clumsy mittens,
together with the fact that one was apt
to tall on the ice unless he gave a large
part Of his attention to keeping his feet
underneath him, made good catching
practically impossible. "Muffs" were
the rule, and the man who caught and
held the ball received an ovation, not
only from the whalers, but from the huh
dreds OF Esqumaux who were always
crowded about the rope. With the ball
frozen as hard as rock, no one was apt
to repeat an experiment of catching with
bare hands. One of the centre 6elders
was a corpulent Orkney-Islander, whose
favorite method of stopping hot
grounder was to lie down in front of it.
The Esquimaux considered him the star
player Of the fleet. Sliding was the only
thing done to perfection, the ice Offering
excellent facilities for distinction in that
line; and there was always a wild cheer
when a runner, getting too much head
way, knocked the baseman off his feet,
and both came down together. The
scores were ridiculously large, seldom less
than fifty on side, and sometimes twice
that. On the smooth ice a good hit
meant home rum Harper's Round
Table.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

are 80 boys in the school. Scarlet fever
has been prevalent in the village for sew
eral weeks.
The Industrial Trust company has been
appointed guardian of the person and
estate Of Amos d. Palmer, who was
found not guilty of numbering his wife at
Providence, on account of his mental
condition, and committed to the Butler
insane asylum.
At the service at the First Presby-
terrain church, Holyoke Mass, Rev. G.
A. Wilson read his letter of resignation.
He has accepted call to go to Washing
ton, and in his letter stated that he felt
he should embrace this chance to go
where he would have am opportunity OF
being more widely useful.
The Warren Avenue Baptist church.
Boston, has voted to call Rev. Herbert S.
Johnson of Pittsfield to the pulpit left
vacant by the sudden resignation of Rev.
Mr.. Dixon last winter. Mr.. Johnson is n
native of Portland, Ore, was graduated
from the University of Oregon and the
Rochester theological seminary.
The Nicaraguan canal commission has
finished it's sitting in Washington, and
the members have scattered to wind up
their personal business before starting
for the field. 1t has been settled that
the field force taken from this country
will number about u.s. in addition to
whatever local help may be picked up
on the isthmus.
The president has approved the SEN
tence Of the court-martial in the case of
Captain John M. Neal, Fourth cavalry,
and the officer has been ordered to be
dismissed from the military service for
violations of the army regulations in
competition with his administration of the
affairs of the mess fund of his company
and other financial matters.
DR.. Frederick A. Washburn, Jr., late
assistant surgeon of the Sixth Massa-
chusetts regiment, u. S. ", has been ap-
pointed captain and assistant surgeon
in the new Twenty-sixth regiment. He
is 20 years of age and is a native of
New Bedford, Mass. He was mustered
out with the Sixth regiment last jan
uary. and since then has been assistant
resident surgeon at the Massachusetts
general hospital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
The Pastime of the Prince of Monte
Carlo.

1t is not generally known that the
Prince of Monaco-he who rules over one
of the smallest principalities in the world,
one of the most beautiful, and, so lar as
Monte Carlo is concerned, one of the
wickedest-is man devoted to science.
and to the study of that geography"
which relates to the life OF the ocean. A
museum of oceanography is now in pro-
cess of building at Monte Carlo, destined
to hold the famous collections made by
the Prince during fifteen years or more.
To his particular line of research he has
brought all his enthusiasm and all the
resources at his command. He has ex-
plored ocean depths as great as $500
feet. II anything can atone for the ex-
istence of his gaming.tables, perhaps his
disinterested devotion to science may
[Harper's Bazaar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
The Vanderbilt Ocesu to Oce,u Route.

The directors of both railroads have
approved the lease of the Boston &
Albany road to the New York Central.
1t must now be submitted to the stock
holders and then be authorized by the
Massachusetts legislature. The lease
is for 500 years and guarantees peren-
NAL eight per cent dividends for the
Boston & Albany stock holders. The
various railroads and their mileage be-
tween terminals, that will make up the
Vanderbilt ocean-to-ocean route are as
follows: Boston & Albany, from Boston
to Albany, 202 miles; New York Cen
trail & Hudson river railroad, from
Albany to Buffalo, 297 miles; Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern. from Buffa-
10 to Chicago, $40 miles; Chicago g.
Northwestern, from Chicago to Omaha,
1872 miles; Union Pacific, from Omaha
to Granger, S73 miles Oregon Short
Line, from Granger to Huntington, SAL
miles; Oregon Railway and Navigation
company, from Huntington to Portland,
404 miles, or total of 3349 miles from
Boston to Portland.
Harry LIE Briton Gray graduated from
the Sheffield scientific school of Yale with
honors the past week. The subject of
his thesis was MISUNDERSTANDING
atethyltheohydrozol and its preparation
from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of alphasulpho- cyanisobutric acid"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
JUNK DEALER.

The highest cash price paid for the follow.
ing articles Good Mixed Rags. $1.25 per
100 lbs. Rubber Boots and Shoes. z cts. per
Id. Copper, IL cts. per lb. ; Red Brass, heavy,
~ cts. per lb.; Zinc, 4 cts. per ID. Solid
Lead 3ii cts, per 10. Tea Lead, cts. per
Id. Goods to be delivered at Winooski, Vt.
Prompt cash on receipt. Shipping tags sent
on application. QUEEN CITY JUNK CO.,
Office, Burlington, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
Try 1t who has lame back and Weak Kid
neys, Malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taxing Electric Bitters. This medicine
zones up the whole system, acts as
sstIimulant to the Liver and Kidneys, is
C'ood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
q constipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
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y vegetable, mild laxative, and re-
S ~ the system to its natural vigor
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
Lnat they are a miracle worker. Every
ppo 20 guaranteed. Only SOC. bottle at
'iint Bros. Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

Simmons Timmins's most striking lit
erary works have never been published.
Watts-You are right. | have several
letters of his, striking me for 6ves and
tens, that have never seen publicity
Indianapolis Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

"a "A full grown lion will tip the scale at
QUO pounds. Five hundred and forty
pounds is the record for an African lion.
ms bone is solid and heavy as ivory.
Due bue tiger runs the lion very close. A
ppengai tiger, killed two years ago by an
english officer, scaled $50 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

! victory or 90 defeat Applauso)
The Chair: "Iae question before the
! convention upon the adoption Ot th5
! substitute offered Dy the gentleman from
I IalfaX Oh the report of the committee.
( SIR Barksdale. 81 oner chat as amend
ment."
The Chair: "The question is. then. upon
the adoption of the amendment offered
! boy the gentleman from Halifax 20 the re-
port Of the committee
Mr.. Thomas. of Lynchburg: M
Chairman"
Alr. BAH: "Nr Chairman"
The Chair. "Iho chair recognizes the
/ gentleman from Lyuchburs.'
Mr.. Thomas. "Mr. Chairman. 7 came
/ here as O. representative OF tho common
people. i never had an Office. never
! wanted one. ana never expect 10 want
one. 1 understood that the purpose for
/ which this convention was called was %
further the election OF United States
senators Boy the people. I would ike 90
call tho attention OF the gentleman from
Halifax 90 the fact that we represent "a
very small portion OF the people Of Viz
GINA and that the common people. who
wish 90 have voice .n the election of a
senator"
Mr.. Harksdale. How are you going %
have primary between somebody and
nobody as il wiu Doe 81 we don't nominate
MANI ! would Ike you to answer
that"
Mr. Thomas. or would say that the
people who want 10 have q voice in the
election Of senator's. they are at home.
between the p.0w handles they are not
mere 10 nominate anybody. (Applause)
Inc Fundamental and underlying principle
OF this movement is that the masses are
superior % the classes. That means
thst we must 90 back TO first principles
and allow the people an opportunity 10
express their preference for United States
Senator (Applause)
no CUT AND DRIED SCHEME.
II, sir. who am a representative OF
that class who are not eyen-here in con-
vention, am opposed 10 any cut-and-dried
scheme by which anyb0dy's candidacy
can be boosted at the expense OF others.
applause and cheers) We want, sir. a
system by which the poorest and hum
biest man in the state OF Virginia can
20 10 the primary and register his Will
as enectually as the most finished diplO-
mat that ever engaged In political In
trigue That IS my position. and 1 be-
lieve II Is the position Of all the common
people OF this country.
II will answer the question Of the gem
tleman from Halifax this way: that n the
people are 90 elect the senators, there IS
only one way, 20 my mind. IN which It
can be done. and that IS. 90 hold a pri-
mary election a the same time and at the
same place and on the same date as that
on which you hold the election for men,
bers OF the legislature that elects that
senator
THE scheme put forward IN the resolu-
tons OF asking the legislature or Viz
GINA TO lerah7e any primary election
of this Kind - al hosh; n can only come
as a party measure. and 70 do that you
must contravene the Constitution OF the
United States. But ~ we hold primary
as ! have suggested. every man going
10 that election will have free rght
70 express ..s preference whether II De
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

were thundcrous cries OF mo" NO"
accompanied by Kisses
| In vehement terms and with excited
| gestures Mr.. Barksdale spoke ia favor Of
MS motion. lie said.
| 40 BALLOT FOR SENATOR
] Mr. W. i. Barksdale: ] would like 20
! oner an amendment to that report. lie
f, read the following:
! Resolved. That In order 10 promote the
| principles cnunciated by this confer
/ ence. We do now proceed 20 ballot for
our choice as q candidate for United
States Senator" OIisses and cries OF
mo. NOD
Now. gentlemen. I have n right 20 my
opinion. and you have a right to yours
We are here for the same object and for
a common purpose We are here to pro-
mote the election Of United States sena-
tors by the people. and until We can ac-
complsn the object OF securing that by
some popular method. we want the DEM
ocratic people and the Democratic masses
10 say whether Thomas S. Martin shall
continue TO represent this people. or
some other man.
II do not come here 10 aFsail any man.
j do not come here except 10 represent
my people 7 was sent by the people ~
Halifax as "a representative. and We ex-
pect actions. ana not empty words. They
expect you to do something tangible.
something The people can take hold of.
You enuncia'o principles and put no man
forward 90 rrurc.rrt f,oso nrincipros.
You come hnr. in convention and adopt
lots or resolutions and 'whCrcases' and
no man is named to carry these rcsolu-
lions into effect. You don't go into any
political contest without leadership. YOU
have got 90 have % great leader 20 lead
This hsht on. 7 tell you now and here
thar u You nominate "a man for the Senate
pledged TO tHs movement, you may
count on my unqualified support from row
20 the ldei 10, November. Tut do not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

convention and send them here q Rich
mond. and you have said to-day by your
presence here that y0I are not willing 20
trust them 10 elect your United states
senators You can have State r0nven-
tion wherein Senators Will De elected ~
the same method ana same process by
which your State legislators are elected.
Now, am not speaker. and ! want 10
make this motion. That every man who
rises 10 address this convention Doc con-
fined % three minutes lio can ten al
he knows in that time" nAuchfcrD
THE PEOPLE OR NOT
Mr. Robert McCandiish. of MlIdiosox.
urged The primary system. DE said.
''rhe question 10 Doe determined is
whether or not the people. or the doio-
gated authority OF the people. shall elect
Senator Shall We delegate 90 cone
venton what We Will not delegate % me
Legislaturc2 We are hero Boo the interest
or the people of Virginia. and
not Of convention or ~ mo
Legislature ! tell YOU when YOU trust
tFi7 question fo the legislature. Or fne
convention. either. you are going 90 ki
the goose that LAYS tho golden egg. Ter
the people he heard and bow 20 the w'''
m tho people. though tho heavens lai'
(AppiausO
Mr. Thomas. of Lynchburg spoke along
TIE can. I0e 1fe said.
I'VE believe that This ls question Vhlcr
belongs to She masses of the people and
that thoy are capable of governing
have seen too much of those conventions
seven mon get together in corncr-anl
without advert sing tho cornor-lnd DO
clare that 10 Ohio win ~ tho rconio) is ok
pressed so and $50. lt is "a travosty unon
public opinion Bv holding primary yoI
pat every man. however plain and hum
bio no may be-. in "a position 20 express
his opinion. which hc cannot possibly ex-
press fin any other way. Sow. A. you arc
here % give MS AN election hy the people
for heavens sake lot us ask for
MIR. STEWART To THE RESCUE
Mr John g. Stewart OF Washington
county came 10 the rescue of tho Come
mittco on Resolutions. Tie elil.
II desire to express &c as my opinion.
for what it is worth that he resolutions
as reported hy The Committee arc those
which are host adapted 90 the purposes
of this meeting ! think that upon fnat
Committee were put some of tho leader
of this movement who have given this
matter faithful and earnest thought
They have retired from tho excitement
OF This body and have drafted rs hsrt
they can. resolutions which they think
viii best tend to carry into effect tho
purposes for which we are gathered fern
and 7 suppose Mr.. Chairman. thar IL Is
tho wish OF an of us that tho popular
voice may be heard in 3'l its str0ns.l.
In every nomination for tha United
states Senate in The future in i'- Stt'.
ann certainly I'm favor of having fna
voice Of tho people iu an frs strength D..
and 7 suppose we an arc. nrt what i1
tho rTfa.f o. chat Comm. 4 .N' f|.Tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

conhne your resolution 70 asking TOT a
primary election. We will so far curtain
the force OF our request that we VIII
receive very little consideration; for the
simple reason that the committee VIII
reply TO you that at the last state D'iho-
cratic Convention a resolution was oher-
ed asking that the State Committee can
such a primary, and that RESOLUTION
was voted down
However. al that same convention
precedent was set. under which the STATE
Committee, IN acting upon the i'puv''
which We make Of them I'm this plallolih T.
could properly call a state copNen'ioh
That precedent was the action OF the
Roanoke convention itself. which nomi-
mated this state Committee: Tor mat
convention nominated the Hon. John w.
Daniel for election TO the United states
Serate. And ! say that this convention
which nominated this state Committee 10
which We now apply, itself set prece-
dent the committee could very well fol-
low and call a state convention.
"But IL you request them TO call only
n State primary. you viii leave MS in
the position Of giving them an excuse
10 say: mo. the last State convention
refused 70 vote for primary (Cries
of "Question.)
BY DEGREES.
II say we are here for the adoption
Of some popular method Of olectng
United States senators. Don't let us try
10 do everything I'm one day. IL we could
get an entering wedge now, We could
later get what most OF rs seem 10 want
the most-a primary; but If you try 90
stick the coulter too deep In the start
your horse will baik, and you won't DC
able TO do a thlns
II say further thar there are many men
I'm this conference to-day Who are Boo ia-
yor Of some popular method of nominat-
ing candidates. for the Senate who are
nor I'm favor Of The primary system If they
had the choice of IT, say that is
question too, broad 10 enter upon today
Lot us content ourselves with asking
whT+ We can get There are reasons in
Certain sections Cf this state why prlma-
rios would NOT Doe desired.
This request for PRIMARY will be met
with the strongest sort of an argument
and | tell y0u gentlemen that IL viii be
PUT az you with force that scarcely
see how y0u can meet. This argument
would Doe that wc have popular party
nominations of other officers I'D this
State. and why should you ask MS 10
adopt a method. the committee viii say.
for the nominations of United states sen-
ators which has never been applied TO
any other ohcer2 We have a Governor %
the state we have an Attorney-Gcneral,
and We have a Lleutonant-Governor and
there IS not man in this house who can
recall tho day when the Democratic party
did not nominate these candidates by
state conventions. There has never been
n demand for ID primary 20 nominate them
that ] ever heard OF. and do not believe
that any of yoa have ever heard of such
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

az only true men can be: and the work OF
this convention will receive the approval
OF the Democratic people OF this state.
The signcrs OF this call. who in a sense
occupy a position in reference 10 this con-
ference that the State Democratic Com
mittce does 10 the State Convention, think
81 their duty to recommend 20 this con-
ference a temporary organization. IN the
exercise OF that privilege l now nominate
as the temporary officers OF this confer
cncc: FOR chairman. the Hon. John
Coode. Of Bedford county; for temporary
secretary Mr.. John 8. Barbour. of Gull
pepper county. and for temporary ser
gcant-at-ar1ns =. 4. Bowory, Of the city
OF Richmond. (Applause.)
TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
Mr.. Parker spoke for probably fifteen
minutes. and I'm conclusion nominated for
Temporary chairman. Hon. John GoOdc,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

DICK Brown or Tom Jones or for the
gentleman from Halifax. G.aughterD |
THINK that while the amendment of tho
gentleman may he intended ever so weh'
II VIII be the death blow to the principles
underlying this meeting"
AMENDMENT TABLED.
Mr.. Parker: Mr.. Chairman, / do not
propose 10 innpugn the motives of'the gem
tlemsn from Halifax: he is in earnest
believe; but endorse every WORD sara
hy the gentleman from Lynchburg. cap
plause). And | say, further that We
would be recreant TO every principle OF
honor and trust II We undertook I'm this
convention to-day to select any candidate
for United States senator Npplause) l
move 20 lay the amendment offered by the
gentleman from Halifax on tho table"
The Chair: 1.-THE question is upon the