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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Bankruptcy Notice.

In the matter of Amos H. Noyes. Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Hoyt II. Wheeler, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for the
District of Vermont
Amos H. Noyes of St. Johnsbury, in said
District, respectfully represents that on the
Sd day of May A. ID. 1899, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts OF Con-
gress relating to bankruptcy: That he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights
of property and has fully complied with all
the requirements of said acts and of the orders
of the Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate, except such
debts as are exempted by law from such
discharge.
AMOS H. MOVES, Bankrupt.
United States District Court for the Dis
trct of Vermont.
Amos H. Moves, Bankrupt, Discharge.
Notice is hereby given that Amos H. Noy, s..
Bankrupt, has filed his petition, dated July
IL, 1899, praying for a discharge from
all his debts in bankruptcy. and that all
creditors and other persons Directing to such
discharge may appear before mt at my office
in St. Johnsbury aforesaid, on the Oath day
of July at 10 O'Clock A. M. and then and
there present their objection if any, to such
discharge, with their proofs thereon.
DAVID E. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
State News.

Rev. ]. B. Whitaker, pastor OF st.
Stephens church, Winooski, died at the
rectorv Tuesday afternoon. The phv-
sicians pronounce heart failure the i'm
mediate cause Of his death, although he
had been i'll for long time with con-
sumption, Father Whitaker was born
in Rawdon, Que, about 40 years ago
He was ordained priest at St. Anne's
church Montreal, September 4, 1880,
but came to Vermont in 1854. He held
pastorate in White River Junction for
some time and had been the pastor of st,
Stephens church for the past seven
years.
School Superintendent Stone has pre-
pared for the Paris Exposition of 1900
an interesting exhibit of Nermonts
school statistics and system OF school
administration. The exhibit consists Of
handsomely bound volumes containing,
each by itself, the school report for 1898,
the school laws, questions for the exami-
nation OF teachers, the school register,
statistical blanks, teachers certificates,
and the course of study.
Frank W. Anthony, the bogus fire in
surance swinder, who was arrested in
New York last December upon complaint
of L. S. Hayes OF Bellows Falls, charging
him with sending policies into Vermont
that were worthless, has Just been con-
victed in the Brooklyn court and sentenc-
ed to years Imprisonment and to pay
a heavy fine,
Chief Justice Taft has appointed COM
missoners, under the general law, to
appraise damages in the taking OF land
by the Rutland Canadian railroad in
Burlington and vicinity. The commits,
sioners are B. B. Smalley, Judge 7. E.
Wales and ". ]. Van Patten. This COM
mission is entirely separate from the one
asked for in respect to the Rutland-Can
diancrossing the Central Vermont tracks
in Burlington.
Willie Seiples, aged 10, was instantly
killed at Vergennes Sunday being struck
by lightning. His employer had just re-
turned from the creamery and was I'M
Harvesting the horse when the lightning
struck Seiples, who was standing near
the door, on the lead, breaking his
glasses and twisting the bows and
passed down his body in a zigzag course,
burning the flesh here and there and
tearing off his lett shoe.
A special term OF the Supreme Court
has been called to be held in Burlington
on July Is at 10 O'Clock under section
1868 of the Vermont statutes, for the
purpose of appointing commissioners to
determine the matters in connection
with the crossing of the Central Vermont
railway by the Rutland Canadian line.
Private Julius Desorda of Co. c, Bran
don, during the Spanish,American war,
has been admitted to the Soldiers Home
at Bennington. He has consumption.
The desire of the people OF Montpelier
and Barre for five cent fare on the cleo
trio road between the cities has been
grati6ed. The new order went into
effect July 6.
On July 4 the body of man was
found floating near Knowlton's beach
on Lake Memphremagog and identified
as the man who left Newport, June 26,
1t was either case of suicide or drown
ing.
Rev. w. A. Dawson, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Montpelier, is soon to
resign and remove to Denver.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Business Outlook.

rollday observances and seml-annual
stock takings have worked toward quiet
in general trade and industry, but trade
advces point TO rather more than the
average business being done. Ad-
ditional results of the seasons work
brought to light are fully as favorable
as those indicated In Bradstreet's re-
port last week.
Bank clearings' returns fully bear out
estimates given last week, pointing to
unprecedented totals and enormous
gains, while Bradstreets report as to
prices point to a steady strengthening
of quotations of staples and exception
ally few decreases in prices registered
In June. All indications favor a total
of export trade little below that of last
years phenomenal total Preliminary
reports as to railroad gross earnings in
dictate exceptionally good showings for
the month and the half-yearly period.
the gains being the heaviest reported
this year.
Exceptionally promising conditions
present themselves in most lines of trade.
Distributive business on seasonable ac-
count is naturally OH small scale, but
orders for fall delivery are reported par
ticularly liberal, and making favorable
comparisons with last year. In the iron
trade the strength OF prices and demand
Is still the most notable feature.
The industrial situation is slightly
easier, mainly owing to the increasing
likelihood of compromise between the
tin-plate makers and their employers.
Prices OF the better grades of wooden
goods have advanced on active demand
from dealers and manufacturers, and In
sympathy with the advances at London.
The manufactured product Is strong, and
the new season opens we'll Cotton has
strengthened considerably, owing to
very heavy rains eliminating in dis
astrous floods in Texas.
Among the industries which report a
more cheerful outlook than for some
time past is that OF anthracite coal.
Rather more strength is noted in lum-
Der at many markets east and west. and
the same is true of leather, particularly
calfskin, for which 1t Is understood the
government is In the market for con-
siderable quantities. Sugar has SYM
pathized with tendencies of foreign
markets, in which speculative activity
has figured conspicuously.
Unprecedentedly large disbursements
on dividend and interest account UNI
questionably figure In the heavy volume
of clearings this week, the aggregate be-
ing 1851, 1857 an increase of nearly
percent over those Of last week, gain
of "a percent over those of one year ago
and "a percent over 1897.
Business failures for the week number
1876, against 24l in this week year age
and 213 in 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Bankruptcy Notice.

In the matter of Augustine ]. Roy, Bank
rupt.
TO the Hon. Hoyt II. Wheeler. Judge of
the District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont
Augustine J. Roy of st. Johnsbury in said
District, respectfully represents that on the
25th day of March, A. d. 1899, he was duly
adiudged bankrupt under the acts OF Con
gress relating to bankruptcy: That he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights OF
property and has fully complied with all the
requirements of said acts and of the orders
of the Court touching his bankruptcy:
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court TO have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate, except such
debts as are exempted by law from such
discharge.
AUGUSTINE ]. Roy, Bankrupt.
United States District Court for the District
of Vermont.
Augustine j. Roy. Bankrupt, Discharge.
Notice is hereby given that Augustine ]
Roy, Bankrupt, has filed his petition, dated
July II, 1899. praying for discharge from
all his debts in bankruptcy, and that all credi-
tors and other persons Directing to such
discharge may appear before me at my Office
in st. Johnsbury aforesaid, on the Oath day
ofIuly ate O'Clock P. M. and then and there
present their objections, if any, to such dis
charge, with their proofs thereon.
DAVID E. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

New York, July 1.-THE Coney Island
Sporting club had two 25-round bouts
on its program last night. One of them,
the first, lasted nine rounds, with Matty
Matthews of Brooklyn winning from
Otto Seiloff of Chicago, the referee stop
ping the contest The second bout went
the limit. Solly Smith of Los Angeles
and Frank Patterson of Brooklyn fought
% rounds at 1875 pounds. The fight was
lively one, and each man was knocked
down twice. Patterson was frequently
cautioned for hitting low, and was dis
qualified in the 23rd round for repeating
the offense, but Smith begged the referee
to let the bout go on, and so lost ia
vorable decision, as the referee declared
the bout draw at the close of the 25th
round.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
"BLED" LIQUOR DEALERS.
Serious Charges Against Vermont Deputy
Sheriff and Constable.

Montpelier, VT, July 1.-No little in
terest was aroused in the crusade
against liquor selling in this vicinity by
the arrest yesterday of three persons,
! two of them officers Of the law. on
charges of extortion and the receiving
of brides in connection with failure to
enofrce the prohibitory law Deputy
Sheriff Smith was first arrested and ar
raigned in Me district court and held in
$500 for the grand jury. Smith Is
charged with offering one Mrs. Bianchi
protection from raids by the liquor OFF,
GERS. In the course of the hearing
Sheriff Graves stated that ne was be-
hind curtain when the offer was made.
lie Immediately placed Smith under ar
rest Smith has been removed from
office.
Two additional arrests We're made last
night, the first being Constable w. Fl.
buchanan of Barre, and then his son-in-
law, Henry Wilkin. Deputy Smith was
re-arrested on a joint complaint with
Buchanan and Wilkins, in which con-
spiracy is charged. Each was held in
$1,000, and bail was secured. 1t is al
legged that Buchanan, who had an Office
with Smith, was in plan to extort
money from illegal liquor sellers, most
of whom were in the italian settlements.
Both officers had conducted numerous
successful raids. 1t had been the town
talk for years that some dealers in the
forbidden liquors had protection, but
no appesent effort was made to de-
termine if such talk was merely hearsay
or based on facts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

Cape Town, July 11.-W. p. Schreiner.
prime minister of the colony of the
Cape of Good Hope, says the cape gov
eminent regards the Transvaal reform
proposals as adequate and calculated to
Insure a peaceful settlement. The
colonial premier, however, represents
the Afrikander element. John G.
Sprigg, former minister and colonial
secretary, who is an ardent imperialist,
considers them totally inadequate to
meet the just claims of the outlanders,
and altogether less than Mr.. Miner de-
manded of President Kruger at the
Bloemfonteln conference.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
In Strike Naxl Saturday

Fall River, Mass, July H.--Treasurer
Shove of the Granite cotton mills denies
the statement that the corporation has
granted the demand that II cents an hour
be paid flremen. MIR. Shove further saws
that no agreement has been made with
the union, as reported, There are no i'm
portant developments in the situation.
The union officials say that a strike will
occur next Saturday in all mills which
do not make concessions
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Kx-KING MILAN OF sERvIA.

wounded Milan in the back. another
wounding in the hand Adjutant Lukitch,
who was with him. At the time the
attack was made Milan was driving
through Michael street in an open car
riage. The would-be assassin is about
% years old. On his return to the
palace, King Milan received the con-
gratulations of the members of the cab
met and the diplomatic corps upon his
escape. Later in the evening, King
Alexander drove through Michael street
and was enthusiastically received by the
populace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
A Small Fire.

A fire in the ell of Gauthier's block in
which John r. Somerville lives occurred
the morning Of the 4th at about s 80. 1t
was extinguished with damages OF 5000
or $500, most OF which was to the
building by smoke and water. The part
of the block occupied by the Standard
drug store was unnjured. There had
not been fire in the tenement for ten
days, Mrs. Somervile being away. The
cause of the fire is a mystery, but it is
supposed to have started from trunk
in a small closet by spontaneous combus-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter Of
Leon Hull, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Leon Hull
of Concord, in the county of Essex
and district aforesaid. a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2Sth
day of June A. d. 1884, the said Leon
Hull was duly adJudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at the law office of David Is:
Porter in st. Johnsbury, on the 25th day oil
July, A. d. $780, at O'Clock in the after
noon. at which time the said creditors may
attend, prove their claims. appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come before
the said meeting.
DAVID L. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
July II, A. ID. 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Hopes OF a Settlement.

Ottawa. July lin the house of COM
mons yesterday Premier Laurier said
that the negotiations between Canada
and the United States regarding the
permanent Alaskan boundary line were
in much the same position as when the
Joint commission adjourned. In regard
to provisional boundary, the United
States and Canada We're not able so
far to agree upon one, but he was in
hopes that they would be able to do so.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
ROBERT BONNER

the death of his son. Andrew A. Bonner,
ner's temperament changed percep-
tibly. A week ago Tuesday his case
was so serious that several doctors were
called in consultation with his family
physician. He became much worse on
the following day, and since then took
no nourishment. Mr.. Bonner was born
In Londonderry, Ireland, April 2S 1924.
He first settled in this country in Hart
ford. He was president of the Scotch
Irish Society of America, the only So
ciety with which he was identified.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Wiie's Niece Gets n Fortuna

Boston, July 1.-THE will of George
Young. the hotel proprietor, who died
on March 10, will stand. The time for
taking an appeal from the decree of the
probate court has expired, so 1t is APP
parent that the contest over the will has
ended. BY the terms of the will the en-
tire estate, which is valued at $4,000, is
left to Henrietta Rand of Rye, n. H., a
niece Of the testator's wife.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Lang Bros. and
Scott N. Farnum and wife

have just received a carload of
cedar shingles from Maine which
they are selling for $2.15 per M. at
Barnet or 1925 delivered within
twenty five miles. They also have a
lot ofbuegies which they will almost
give away to make room for their
immense stock of sleighs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter of
John A. Laporte : In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of John A. LaPorte of
Lyndon. in the county of Caledonia,
and district aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th
day of July, A. D. 1899, the said John A,
LaPorte was duly adjudicated bankrupt:
and that the first meeting of his creditors
Will be held at the law office of David L.
Porter in st. Johnsbury, on the 25th dav Of
July, A. d. 1899 at O'Clock in the after.
noon, at which time the said creditors NAV
attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come before
the said meeting.
DAVID E. PORTER,
July II, 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Narrowly Escaped Assassination.

Belgrade, Servla July 11.-Former King
Milan. father of King Alexander of
Servia. narrowly escaped assassination
here Thursday evening. The would-be
murderer is under arrest. He fired four
revolver shots, one of which slightly
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

In the matter of
George w. Cook : In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of George w. Cook of
Danvile in the county of Caledonia,
and district aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd
day of July A. d. 1899, the said George W.
Cook was duly adjudicated a bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors will
be held at the law office of David E. Porter,
in st. Johnsbury, on the Goth day of July.
A. D. 1892 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other bust.
ness as may properly come before said meet
ing.
DAVID E. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
July IL, $780,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

A member of the crew said: "The
Shamrock will do what she is built for
and will beat the Yankee, She sailed
admirably without hitch and answered
her helm to perfection, which is one of
the greatest considerations. We are
going to win; but it is impossible yet to
judge of the yachts full capabilities"
Sir Thomas Upton expressed himself as
satisfied with the spin"
Interest is now centered in the spins
with the Britannia, which will be ready
on Wednesday for at least four encoun
tiers. In yachting circles the opinion is
general that the Shamrock must beat
the Britannia at least half an hour, con-
sidering the speed the Columbia de-
veloped in the races with the Defender.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

New York, July 11.-Robert Bonner,
publisher of the New York Ledger, and
owner Of famous horses, died at his
home in this city Thursday night. Death
was due to a general breaking down of
the system. Mr.. Bonner enjoyed re-
markabe health until few months
ago, when his lifelong friend, Rev. John
Hall died. A second shock to him was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Report of the Condition
OF THE
Caledonia National Bank

At Danville, in the State of Vermont, at the
close of business, June 30th, 1899.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $119,S26.69
OverdraftS, secured and unsecured 1892
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 100000
u. S. Bonds on hand 10000
Premiums on u. S. Bonds 1885 90
clearinghouse, furniture, fixtures 100000
Due from approved reserve agents 10,602SS
Checks and other cash items 1.32267
Notes of other National Banks 10000
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents SO 90
Lawful money reserve in Bank, viz:
Specie $3,O3S.OO
Legal-tender notes 100000
---- 4,43s.oo
Redemption fund with U. S. Treas
urer, 70 per cent of circulation) 100000
Total $2os,57312
Capital stock paid in $1Oo,oOoOo
Surplus fund 100000
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid, 2S41 O3
National Bank notes outstanding 81 $1,000
Due to state banks and bankers 1851 26
Dividends unpaid 1425O
Individual Deposits subject to
check. 36,577.s9
Demand certificates of deposit 510.5S
Cashiers checks outstanding 1,3OO36
Total $2os, 57312
STATE OF VERMONT |
Caledonia County, SIS.
|, c. H. Mattocks. Cashier of the above
named bank do soemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my kno Wedge
and belief. c. H. MATTOCKS, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Sd day of July, 1899.
c. S. DOLE, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
GEO. B. DAVIS,
PETER WESSON Directors
FRED B. STOCKER,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12

| have been appointed by the Bos.
ton & Maine Railroad to inspect and
look after the employees watches
giving them such cleaning, timing
and regulating as will insure cor.
rect and safe performance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Shamr0ck's Spin.
Run Was Satisfactory, but few Minor
Alterations will be Found Necessary.

London, July 1.-THE Times, describ-
ing and commenting upon the spin of
the Shamrock on Saturday, says: When
she was running back through the
Cowes' road to Hythe, the breeze fresh
ened considerably, there was plenty of
power in the wind and some idea Of the
yachts speed could be obtained. 1t
Is generally conceded that she Is the
fastest ligh,-weather craft ever seen ir
the Solent. She went very steadily
and seemed very easy on the helm, COM
ing quite up to expectations Her
canvas fitted will, and the trial was eX-
tremely satisfactory in every way.
A correspondent writes to The Times
THE general impression is a vessel Of
great power, with considerable free
board, in that respect somewhat dwarf
ing the Meteor and the Satinita Sat-
urday's breeze, although light, was
somewhat unsteady, both in force and
direction, but the stronger puffs seemed
TO have little keeling effect on the vessel,
despite her enormous canvas.
Her gear is all of the finest wire, and
looks marvelously like spiders web
when viewed in the company of the
crowd of cruising vessels here It is
to be hoped that Fife has not unduly
reduced the scantling Of the gear with
the intent of saving weight, but the
accident last Thursday, when the bow
spirit ironwork proved inadequately
strong, gives ground for some nervous
ness on this point
1t should be understood that Satur-
days trip was in no sense a test of speed
although the Iverna and Satneta ac-
companied her. 1t was solely for the
purpose of sail stretching. Very soon
1t became apparent that there was not
shadow of foundation for the unfavor-
able reports. No doubt few minor al
terations will be found necessary, but tne
sails were pronounced generally eX-
cellent.
The helm trials were even more salts
factory, if possible, rs she answered all
demands beautifully and without the
least trouble. After Calshot she was
directed toward Cowes, where she was
eagerly scanned by crowds of EXPERTS
already arrived for the season. A dis
tingushed expert and yachting author
ity said that the Shamrock was the finest
yacht ever seen in the Solent
Starting again she went for the west
channel and Yarmouth Then she re-
turned toward Southampton. AS she
beat up southampton water with gaff
topsail, mainsail and foresail she de-
veloped wonderful speed, finally anchor
ing off Hythe. She will take another
spin today, accompanied by the Iverna.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
SUMMER SCHOOL.

The Ninth Session of the Orleans
County Summer School will he held at
Barton from July "a to August 7, 1899.
New instructors and new features to
be introduced into the work. See pros
pectus.
School officers are welcomed to any of
the exercises.
Free lectures two evenings each week.
g. A. ANDREWS,
Manager.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-12
Bankruptcy Notice.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.