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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Queer Thing. Chance.

81 was at Monte Carlo last year, !"
said New York turfman, land was
amused watching the gamblers in the
casino playing systems. If red would
win, say, four times hand running,
everybody would double up on black
The more times one color showed in
succession the bigger were the bets on
the other, which was automatically
an error, although you couldn't con-
vince a gambler of it. Once while / was
there red won 10 times, and over 40, =
600 francs were staked on black. One
lone player had the nerve to put so
francs on red. 1t won, and he let the
bet lay, and it won again. Then every
body got sudden idea it would win
once more, and it was played to the
limit. That time black showed.
"Did you ever hear about runs of
color?" asked somebody.
II did over there, replied the man
who had been to Monte Carlo. at is
generally believed that when one color
wins the odds are in favor of it win
ming twice more There's no sense in
it, but the records of the game dc a
good deal to confirm the superstition
Ouoor - ,Lo-.. -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12

Byron's proposal to his wife, Miss
Milbanke, was made after sordid dis
cussion and study and lacked all i'm.
pulse Lady Melbourne, who stood in
his confidence, observing how cherries
and unsettled his mind and prospects
were, strenuously advised him to mar
ry. She suggested certain lady, but
Lord Byron fancied the idea of marry
ing Miss Milbanke
"No, said Lady Melbourne; miss
Milbanke will not suit you In the first
place. she has no fortune now, and you
want money Immediately In the next
place. you want person who will have
great admiration for your genius; she
has too great an admiration for her.
self. -
"Well, said Byron, "as you please
And sitting down. he wrote letter
to the lady recommended by Lady Mel
bourne He received refusal
'Now, you see, said he, Miss Mil
banke is to be the person after all.
will write to her.
AS soon as he had finished his friend,
still demonstrating read the note and
observed
"Well, really, this is very pretty
letter 1t is pity it should not go
'"Then it shall 60 exclaimed Byron,
and, SO saying, he sealed and sent the
fiat Of his unhappy fate
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
He Did Not Have II.

William Lightfoot Visscher in The
Woman's Home Companion tells this
characteristic story of the Hon. Isaac
Parker, famous as the terrible judge at
Fort Smith Ark, who probably SEN
fenced more men to be executed than
any other judge that ever lived. This
was not, however, because he was SO
unrelentingly severe, but because he
had the hardest and most numerous lot
Of criminals to deal with that ever
came within the jurisdiction of such
an official. One day when there was an
unusually large batch of culprits to be
sentenced the judge looked compassion.
ately over his spectacles at one young
scamp and said
"In consideration of the youth and
inexperience of this prisoner l shall lei
him off with fine of 500
Before the judge had done speaking
the very fresh young man coolly stretch
ed his right leg and ran his hand into
his trousers pocket on the side, remark
ing nonchalantly as he did SO:
"That's all hunky, judge. I've got
that much right here in my jeans"
"And one year in the penitentiary,
continued the judge. Then, looking ovel
at the convict in quizzical sort o.
way, he added, do you happen to have
that in your jeans?"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12

Wars seem to be necessary evils, yet
they bring their blessings and we can see
already great good that has already
come out of the recent war between
Spain and America. 1t has shown that
America has no sectional issue to settle.
There is no north no South, no East and
no West, but United Country. The
boys from the Old North State, North
Carolina, stood shoulder to- shoulder
with those from the Yankee State, Mass
achusetts. 1t was very gratifying to see
how the Southern people welcomed and
honored the Yankee boys" as they
passed Southwark and it shows to us
all that the men and women of the South
are loyal to the old flag. Yet many
Northern people have for several years
contended that the South was "true
blue" and would respond when the time
come. Many people up this way have
friends and kinspeople who are located in
Yankee town. in North Carolina and
they have been writing of the kind treat.
ment they get at the hands of the South
ern people They have divided up lands
and let Northern people have it at most
reasonable rates. Southern men of prom.
inence are doing all they can to induce
Northern people to 60 South and engage
in business and hundreds of them are
going. A visit to the Seaboard Air Line
office at 3O6 Washington St., Boston, OF
the ticket office of the Merchants 6,
Miners Steamers in Boston, will convince
any one of the fact that daily many New
Englanders are going South. The Sea
board Air Line is one of the most pro-
gressive Southern Railroads for they
have opened an office of information
right in the heart of New England for
the purpose of inviting the people to GO
South, and those who have accepted the
invitation have returned with words OF
praise as to the treatment they received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
SOUTH RYEOATE.

There were no services at the Reformed
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
the pastor, Rev. S. A. Jackson, being
absent in Philadelphia attending the
graduating exercises of the Reformed
Presbyterian Seminary.
A sugar social under the auspices o.
the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
will be held at the church vestry Thurs
dav evening. A short musical and liter.
airy programme will be rendered.
The village school with it's three de-
partments commenced the spring term
Monday. The same teachers have beer
engaged, G. w. Rowland, Jane Craigie
and Jean Hall.
Rev. John ]. Hall and Elder H. ]. Park
will attend the spring meeting of the
Boston Presbytery at South Boston the
18th.
Mabel Hall, who has been spending the
Easter vacation at home, returned to
the Randolph Normal School Monday
Mrs. Alexander Park, who has been
visiting her daughter in Wollaston
Mass, for month, returned home Sat
urday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
EAST BARNET.

Mrs. Frank Potts and family from St.
ohnsbury were here last week, getting a
taste of new sugar.
Mrs. Z. 6. Newman was quite sick a
few days last week.
Mrs Bailey is more comfortable but is
quite sick yet.
Mrs Austin Annis from St. Johnsbury
and Mrs. Wilmot from Lyndonville have
been visiting their mother, Mrs. Bailey.
Death of Mrs. Lindsay.
Mrs. Margaret Lindsay died last
Thursday evening. She tell Sunday and
injured her, and being very old it proba-
bly, FASTENED her death. She was nearly
eighty-nine years old and has been an
invalid for number OF years. She has
been kindly cared for by her son and his
wife, and everything has been done to
make her comfortable and happy in her
last years. Her early life was one worthy
Of imitation. She was always ready to
help in sickness and wherever help was
seeded she was ready to go, and was a
Woodworking, industrious woman at
home. 1t might well be said of her, "She
hath hone what she could"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Prevention of Disease.

Mr.. Miles Menander Dawson, con-
sulting actuary and author of standard
works on life insurance, says in an in
terview: "From one-fifth to one-half
of the deaths that occur in youth and
middle age could be prevented by a
decent regard for sanitary conditions
and by common action of society for
the benefit of all. 1t is not enough that
q man should take care of himself. Dis
ease is communicable, and protecting
man against it is social function.
"Fully one-fifth of the total number
of deaths are caused by zymotic dis
eases which are as purely accidental as
falling and breaking leg. And one
fourth Of the deaths in addition are
from digestive and respiratory diseases,
almost all of which are preventable.
About II per cent of the deaths among
insured lives is from consumption and
per cent from nervous diseases, all OF
which are now believed to be prevent
able
"This means that fully one-half Of
the deaths among young and middle
aged persons could be prevented and
the proportion could no doubt be great
ly increased if parents paid proper re-
spect to the laws of heredity. 1t would
certainly be most important achieve
ment for the human race if united &C
ton could be taken to secure that 6
larger proportion of persons would at
tain old age than at presnt. '-Ainslee'l
Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
NORTH DANVIILR.

Mrs. Alice M. Stanton of st. Johns
bury visited his sister, Mrs. M. M.
Batchelder, few days since.
F. ]. Hubbard and Martin and A. c.
Sanborn were in Hardwick last week
Miss Jane Heath is visiting at George
Sanborn's.
Mrs. c. S. Blodgett visited her son, S.
c. Blodgett, at McIndoes recently. She
was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
Robert Scott.
H, P. Blodgett is repairing his house.
E. ]. Stanton went to Boston the first
of the week, where he expects to find
employment.
II. N. Clark OF South Cabot was in
the place Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. F. r. Palmer and son, Ray, have
returned from visit to friends and rela-
tives in Cabot.
Rev. ]. d. Waldron was called to
Marlborough, Maine, Tuesday to at
tend a funeral.
Robert Armstrong of St. Johnsbury
has purchased the Luke Tousent farm.
Mrs. Benamin Clifford was called to
st. Johnsbury Saturday by the illness Of
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Wilton Of
that place.
E. F. Paquin and wife spent several
days last week in Hardwick visiting
friends.
Mrs. H. E. Kelsey of st. Johnsbury is
visiting at Hiram Kelsey's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
LYNDONvILLH.

Charles Norris, Tohn Clearv and n,
J. W. Copeland went to Boston Mondav
un business connected with the electric
light plant.
rive new members were added to the
roll OF the Universalist church last SIM.
Day: Miss Agnes H. Frost Miss Irena
y. Howe and Mrs. G. F. Furgerson
joined by letter and Mrs. Charles Mower
ana Mrs. A. N. Wetherbee were admitted
upon confession of faith. Last Sunday
church. " '
Mrs II. E. Folsom lin New York visit.
ing her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Darling.
Mrs. E. L. Wells is in Boston.
Claude Watson has moved into Robert
Pettigrew's house on Park avenue.
Rev. w. H. White of Newbury and
Kew. W. c. Johnson exchanged pulpits
last Sunday. Mr.. Johnson breaches his
farewell sermon next Sunday.
S. Stern had his spring opening last
week Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
HIS windows were nicely decorated with
hats, spring suits, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Ford went to
Boston last Saturday, returning this
week Tuesday.
Mrs D. M. Silsby and son, Lewis, have
returned home from New Jersey where
they have been spending the winter for
the benefit of Lewis health.
The Episcopal ladies will give sugar
~ Lan
evening. Last week Tuesday they had a
handkerchief sale, but not selling all OF
them they will continue the sale that
evening
Followingisa list of the officers elected
by the Lyndon Woman's Club for the
coming year: President, Mrs. w. l.
Powers of Lyndon Center; vice presi
dent, Mrs. c. D. Wilcomb of Lyndon
secretary, Miss Irena Howe, Lyndon
vile; federation director, Mrs. Fl. F
Balch; treasurer, Miss Clara Shirley.
H. L. Parker was in Barton last week
closing out his damaged goods.
The benefit dance last Monday evening
was financially unsuccessful.
The Good Templars hold Garden
Party in their hall in Masonic block next
Saturday evening. The entertainment
will conclude with sugar party. Mrs
Rosa Allen has charge of the party. AID
mission, 10 cents.
Rev. S. H. Alling commenced series o
sermons on Modern Substitutes fol
Christianity" last Sunday evening al
the Episcopal church.
Mrs. ]. L. Palmer of Bangor, Maine, i:
visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. B. Dodge
E. c. Aulis and family have gone to
Quincy, Mass, and will probably remain
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Silsby go t.
Boston this week to purchase new
spring goods.
AT the special village meeting last weel
Wednesday evening to adopt new by
laws, the majority of those named in TIN
warrant were accepted and adopted
The meeting was adjourned to Wednes
day evening of this week
N. A. Mcdonald and wife are boardin,
at Webb's Hotel, having rented thei
house at Lyndon Corner.
Rev. E. V. Stevens goes to Lewiston
Maine, this week, to attend the Gram
Lodge of Good Templars to be he'll
there. Mr.. Stevens is the present Gran
Councillor of the order in Maine.
Thomas Auls of Woodsville spen
several days in town last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Admiral Kautx Speaks.

Apla. Samoa, March "a. via San Fran,
cisco, April S.-The Associated Press cor.
respondent had an interview with Ad.
miral Kautz yesterday. He spoke quit,
freely on the situation. and considers h,
has been grossly insulted by the German
consul general issuing his counter procla.
nation. The admiral takes the stant
that the Berlin treaty, which he is in.
structed by his government to uphold
does not make any provision whatever
for provisional government. His in.
structions are to carry out the treaty
in accordance with the views of a ma.
jority of the consular representatives
The admiral ia very wroth with tn,
German consul, and blames him entirel,
for the present attitude of the rebels, al,
the natives were obeying his command
to retire TO their homes when the Ger.
man proclamation was issued.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12

0ROTON.

Clarence Johnson is to run the saw in
T. B. Halls mill this spring and has
moved his family to the village to be
near his work.
John Sanborn of Topsham has pur-
chased the blacksmith shop owned by
Charlie Corruth, and took possession
last Monday.
L.G. WEIGH has moved from his old
place of business to the Coffran Block,
and with c. H. Welch for partner has
opened a hardware store.
"Bub" Morrison OF Barre was in
town last week.
Mrs A. M. Heath suffered stroke
much like apoplexy last Friday morning,
but at this writing is somewhat better.
w. B. Ladd is in Corinth for short
time.
Mrs. c. ]. Bailey has been quite sick
with throat trouble, but is better now.
F. White has moved into the vacant
tenement in the Hatch Block.
William Kicker of Woodsvlle was in
town last week.
Miss Mabel Ross of Waterford, St.
Johnsbury Academy '01, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Sherry.
Miss Bertha Goodwin is working for
Mrs. J. T. Darling this spring.
A. D. Phillips of Woodsville has opened
a jewelry store in the store formerly oc-
cupied by A. w. Coffran. 1t will be run
in connection with his store in Woods
vile and should be successful.
Bert Todd finished work in Hall &
Cochran's store last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
WALDEN.

Rev. M. B. Parounagian attended the
rededication services of the Methodist
church at Hardwick last Wednesday.
F. M. Shaw is at work at West DAN
vile.
Hans Rogers and his nephew, Frank
Rogers, from Nebraska are visiting
friends in town.
The prospect for sugar making looks
very discouraging. Snow is very deep
and very little sugar made yet.
The Ladies Mite Society will meet
with Mrs. Parounagian Thursday after
noon.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Noyesville Creamery Company will
be held at Carpenters hall, April is, at
8 o'clock, also special directors meet
ing the same evening at Z O'Clock.
James Steele and his daughter, Mrs.
John Thurston, visited friends in st.
Johnsbury last week.
Amos Woodward has moved into the
tenement over J.. B. Rogers store.
George Carpenter was at home over
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
HARDWICK.

The dedicatory services of the new
Methodist church were held last week.
Many ministers and people from adjoin-
services.
A religious cantata was rendered at
the evening service of the Congregational
church Sunday evening. The church was
packed, every seat being filled and the
prayer meeting room in the rear was
partly filled. Mrs. W. N. Rogers, Mrs.
X. b. Holton were the sopranos; Miss
DcFord, Miss Lawson, altos Messrs.
Hoyt and Paige, tenor; ]. V. Dutton
and w. N. Lawson, bass; Mrs. o. 6.
Paquette, organist. The cantata was
finely rendered.
Mrs. S. N. Bates is suffering from Sec
ond paralytic shock sustained on Sunday.
Her condition remains critical.
The first trip to the top of the noun
tain over the II. & w. r. r. was made
on Saturday. A large force of men has
been working for several days clearing
the tracks of snow and ice which had
packed into the cuts, in many cases sew
eral feet deep, in solid ice. Regular trains
will now be run to the mountain each
day.
The large shed of Bedford & Moore is
being completed. Many stone cutters
are awaiting the opening of the shed.
Albert Reed OF st. Johnsbury employed
in the Ely Hoe & Fork shop made his
father, Edwin Reed, visit last week.
The store of G. H. Kinslcy is open and
ready for business. This is one OF the
largest dry goods stores in these parts.
Edward Aiken returned home Monday
from Kelloggs Landing, Louisiana, where
he has been this winter with his BROTHER,
Daniel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Same Old M Odel.

The wheelmen OF '9S were so well
pleased with our model" that we shall
continue it Tor the season of 80, and SC
offer Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment to every rider of wheel as the
very best remedy for bumps, bruises
scratches, gals, cuts, strains, blisters
sore muscles, cramps, sunburn, pimples
freckles, chapped hands or face, rheuma'
tism neuralgia, or any ailment requiring
an external application. Lady riders are
especially pleased with the Arnica and
Oil Eminent, it is so clean and delightful
to use. Sold by all druggists at % cents
per bottle, or one three times as large for
so cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
MCINDOE FALLS.

The farce, Jumbo Jum," was rendered
in creditable manner last Friday even
ing by the academy students before a
good sized audience. New sugar and
doughnuts were served, after which the
orchestra furnished music for prone
made. About $18 was taken to go to-
ward the expenses of commencement ex-
ercises.
Miss Mabel Lord is at home from ST..
Johnsbury for week.
The lower grade of the district school
commences next Monday with Mrs. Au-
gusta Pearl as teacher.
p. B. Van Dyke is building black
smith shop on the piece of land south of
the greenhouse.
A. B. Perry and g. F. Winch have been
making improvements in the interior OF
their stores by adding a new coat OF
paint.
The marriage of Miss Alice Sophia
Finlay and DR.. Howard Lawrence Coles
of New York city will take place at the
home of the brides parents this evening
at eight O'Clock.
Mrs. Julia Smith has been sick the past
week with a carbuncle on her lip.
Mrs. Mary Bishop, aged 90 years aud
10 months, died after short illness at
the residence Of her son, Ora Bishop, last
Tuesday evening. The interment took
place at Passumpsic, Friday. Rev. Her
bert Titus officiated.
James Mcdonald has moved his family
into the Streeter house.
Mrs. Fanny Somers, who has been in {
precarious condition since the death o
her husband, is slowly improving.
Mrs. Hartwell and children are visiting
at Mrs. Peck's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
EAST BURKE.

Miss Lillian Keith, of Irasburg, is
stopping at H. d. Websters.
NJ E, F. Root has sold his place to
mr. Dresser, the blacksmith, and pur-
'naSed the Harris Smith place.
T. E. Phillips and Hubbard Smith have
gone to st. Johnsbury to work in the
Scale shops.
MISS Martha Farmer has returned to
h her school at st. Johnsbury, where she
HaS taught several years.
W. II. H. Burt has returned to his
pace here from Springfield, Mass, where
"e has spent the winter.
VI r. q. Houston has been engaged at Mt.
view to work in the creamery.
Kew A. G. Austin goes to conference
next week.
MISS Ida Farmer is gaining slowly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
A Wonderful success,

Why not be independent of Gas and
Electric Light Companies and use the
National Acetylene Gas Machine which
has the full approval of the New England
Underwriters. We light country homes,
churches, stores, factories and hotels fifty
per cent cheaper than other illuminants
also put in plants Tor lighting towns.
We want good representatives. Write
for circular to Buffalo National Acct lene
Gas Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Bankruptcy Notice.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR
THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In Re John A. McLam Bankrupt.
Whereas John A. Nolan of Ryegate
Vermont. was on the Goth day Of March
A. 1S99in said Court duly adjudged Bank
rupt under the National Bankruptcy Law, no.
tice is hereby given that the first meeting ofthe
creditors of the said John A. McLamw will be
held on the Goth day OF April A. D. 1899
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at the Office of
David Il. Porter in st. Johnsbury, County of
Caledonia and District of Vermont. for the
consideration Of creditors claims against
said John A, Nolan for the purpose OF
appointing one or more trustees of the state
of said John A. Nolan, and FOR the trans
action of any other business proper to be
done at that time under said law.
DAVID Il. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
St. Johnsbury Vermont. April 9, A. d. 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
Grain.O Brings Relief

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is
a habit that is universally INDUCED in
and almost as universally injurious. Have
YOU tried Grain-O? 1t is almost like
coffee but the effects are just the oppo-
site. Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins
the digestion, effects the heart and dis
turbs the whole nervous system. Grain 0
tones up the stomach, aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. There is
nothing but nourishment in Grain-O. 1t
can't be otherwise. Is and 25c. per
package.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
To sken,ical Asthmn,ics.

The truly marvellous cures OF Asthma
which have already been effected by Dr.
Rudolph Schiffmann, certainly call for
notice. His preparation (Schiffmann's
Asthma Cure), not only gives instant
relief in the most stubborn and obstinate
cases, but positively cures, in proof O.
which hear what the Town Clerk al
Cavalier, N. D., Mr.. w. Sererus, says
II was troubled with asthma for &c
years, about Syears ago started to use
your Asthma Cure, and have not had ar
attack for six years."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-12
A New One or None,

Mrs. Proudfoot-Yes, Mrs. Malaprop,
that's an heirloom. It's been in Mr..
Proudfoots family over 100 years.
Mrs. Malaprop-Do tell I've been
nagging at John Henry to get an heir
loom ever since we moved to the city,
but he can't find any, except second.
hand ones, and I won't have them. -.
Jewellers Weekly.