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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
WOman's Club.

The regular March meeting OF the
Womans Club held on Monday after
noon, was one OF the largest gatherings
of the year. The program was prepared
by the committee on History and Travel
and was conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth
Carpenter, chairman.
Moorish Influence in Spain, Miss
Maude H. Sprague. Spanish Conquests
and Colonial Rule, Mrs. Emma S.
Cheney. Our Relations with Spain,
Miss Martha J. Hall.
The meeting was one of special inter-
est and benefit from the fact that the
topic is one of general interest at present,
and the papers given contained infor-
nation which bore both directly and
indirectly upou many of the political
questions which are just now before the
public.
Miss katherine Bingham was unable
to be present and the Current Events
paper which she had prepared upon
"The Latest Explorations and Discov-
cries." was read by Miss Elsie Ranney,
it gave a survey of land explorations
and astronomical discoveries OF recent
date and brought to notice two books
of exploration and travel, Through
Asia" and "In Forbidden Lands"
Mrs. Sarah Marshall presented resolu-
tions on the death of Mrs. Harriet
Brooks, club member. paying to her
memory the tribute OF lone who lived
a quiet and unassumng life, Christ like
in character"
Miss Louise Bartlett spoke briefly in
behalf of the Art Committee, who have
arranged for lecture to be given at
the April meeting by Henry L. Bailey
who will take for his subject, Beauty
in I.ouse Furnishing" An invitation
will be given the clubs OF Lyndon and
Lyndonvile to atteud the lecture.
Mr.. Bailey, who is State Supervision
of Drawing in Massachusetts, is nc
stranger in St. Johnsbury as he has lee
tured here twice, leaving each time q
!: most pleasant impression as brilliant
and impressive speaker. Since here last
he has spent nearly a year in the Ole
World studying it's art treasures.
The Womans Club take great pleasure
in announcing that they have been ablet te
arrange with Mr.. Bailey for apublic even
, ing lecture held to be in Athenaum Hal
on "How to Read Pictures" illustrated
by stereopticon. This is called Mr.
Bailey's most popular lecture and viii
appeal to all lovers of art. 1t is in lin
) with part of the course of the art worl
, in our public schools and will interes
children as well as older people. Th
profits oil the entertainment will b
F.. devoted to the purchase OF works OF ar
for the decoration of the public schools
Tickets will be sold from house to hous
by school children of the eighth grade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Presentation of Pictures.

The friends and alumni of the Academy
responded very heartily to the invitation
of Principal Comstock to attend chapel
exercises on Monday morning and all
were amply repaid by the exhibition of
loyalty to the Academy which the hour
brought forth.
After devotional exercises Miss Lena
M. Pike, on behalf of the class of '9S,
gracefully and eloquently presented the
Academy with group Of pictures and
the class banner. Principal Comstock
responded in an address full of heartfelt
appreciation of the gift and expressing
his 10y at the return of loyalty to the
Academy among tht alumni. He briefly
described the beautiful pictures, chosen
to represent the heroic age in Christian
ity from the days Of Emperor Augustus
to the erection of st. Peters at Rome.
On the south wall of the chapel are fine
carbon portraits of statue of Augustus
and of Raphael's masterpiece, the Sistine
Madonna. On the opposite side is a
picture OF Hoffmann's famous painting
Christ before the Doctors" and one o
the largest and finest views Of st. Peters
church that has been imported into this
country.
The pictures are the finest of their kline
that could be purchased and represent
a cash outlay OF over $100. They
are beautifully framed and well huns
and add to the attractiveness Of room
that has lately been adorned with th'
gifts OF recent classes, portraits OF th'
founders and former principals and ban
ners of various classes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Fraternity Notes.

The w. R. c. will give Calico Carni-
val and serve maple sugar, first in the
season, at G. A. X. hall Thursday even
ing, March 9. Cash and coins will be
collected from all ladies who fail to wear
calico gowns and all gentlemen who fail
to wear calico ties. In the dining room,
cunning calico conveniences, which will
be constant comforts, will be at your
disposal. No communicative cordial
or chinese cheer will be served with the
sugar. but cute cakes, cylindrical cuts,
cidercured cucumbers and cups OF cold
comfort will be in abundance. Previous
to this will be calico conversation inter-
spersed with song and recitation; follow
ing, courtly capering. in which all may
participate.
The Junior Order United American
Mechanics hold social dance in their
hall next Friday evening.
Passumpsic Lodge, F. & A. M., enter
tanned visiting brethren from the Lyn-
donvile and Danville lodges last Friday
evening. After working the third degree
short speeches were made by District
Deputy Cheney and Past District Deputy
McGenness. A collation. was served in
the banquet hall and social greetings ex-
changed until midnight. About dozen
members were present from each OF the
out. t.of-towu lodges.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Business Notes.

E. {. Brooks returned from Boston
last week, where he purchased full
line of goods for his tailoring estab-
lishment, including a line of furnishings
for ladies' custom tailoring. He has en-
gagged Henry w. Hudson to do the cut
ting this season and in so doing has Sc
cured person who is thoroughly COM
petent to do all kinds of work in a man.
ner that will be highly satisfactory to
customers. Mr.. Brooks will spend most
OF his time on the road taking orders.
Don c. Stiles will convert his news and
mileage stand into drug store the first
of next month and the furnishings are
already bought for the store. Harry
Gordon, a registered pharmacist, will
put up the prescriptions and the store is
well located for good business.
Farnham & Albee have secured the
contract for remodelling the heating and
plumbing at Underclyffe and large force
OF men is now engaged on the work.
Mr.. Farnham recently returned from
Boston where much of the material was
selected. A force of decorators from
Boston are decorating the interior of the
house while the other changes are being
made.
Fred H. Potts has bonght lot on the
Ide extension and is erection cold stor'
age warehouse for the storage OF eggs
and other products. This is the only
building of the kind in town and when
completed will be another addition to
our mercantile life. 1t will be three sto.
ries high, 40 by 60, feet andis located on
| the east side of the fiat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
RECENT DEATHS.
Weeks.

Mrs. Ann c., wife of Charles F. Weeks,
died at her home on Lafayette street on
Thursday morning at o'clock, aged II
years. Mrs. Weeks was a remarkably
unselfsh woman, lovely mother and
one who was highly esteemed in the
neighborhood. She practiced Chris
tianity by making her life full Of good
deeds and she will be greatly missed both
in and out of the home circle. Besides
husband she leaves daughter, Miss
Rosie B., and son. James S., and host
of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral
was held on Saturday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. A. Fl. Heath. Solo
singing was rendered at the service by
Mrs. P. F. Hazen. The interment was
at Danville.
Denning.
Jerry Denning died last night of pneu-
monia, after about weeks illness. He
was "A years old and leaves a wife
and two sons. He has worked at
Elmwoode for at least 80 years and is
pleasantly remembered as an honest in
dustrious and faithful workman. OF uni
torn courtesy, he leaves many friends to
mourn his death.
John Hayes, who has been sick with
pne nmonia and complication of diseases
for week, died on Monday evening at
his home on Clay hill. Mr.. Hayes was
an Industrious and hard working me-
chanic and one of the veterans in service
at the scale works. He was 81 years
old, had worked 81 years at the scale
| factory and leaves wife and seven chill
dren, four of whom live here.
Carter.
w. Henry Carter, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Carter, who has been sick with
pneumonia only about ten days, died
yesterday morning. He was taken i'll
suddenly Saturday, Feb. 25, and has
been kept alive only by the aid of oxygen
and stimulants for several days. He
was born at Montpelier Aug. 6, 1888
and has lived here since the spring o
1886. He entered the Academy last fal
and has been a close student and ap,
scholar. He was boy of whom al
who knew him were fond, was very
much attached to his home life and hi
parents, and very popular among hi
schoolmates. He was an only child, {
younger son having died about MIN
years ago. The family have the sympa
thy of many friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Knights Of Pythlas.

Knights Of Pythias.
Regular convention Of Apollo Lodge No. 2
duesday night, March 4. Work In rank OF
Esquire.
I. M. CusHMAN, Keeper Of Records and zeal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Hotel improvements.

r. B. Flint took possession of the Cot
tage Hotel the last of December and since
then has greatly improved the premises
by refurnishing throughout. He has
taken out all the stoves and now heats
the house by steam, and has had electric
lights placed in every room. The dining
room and parlors have received especial
attention. Mr.. Flint has resided in St.
Johnsbury nearly so years and his house
was the fourth building erected east OF
St. Johnsbury" Plain" AS landlord he
has made signal success and the refur-
nished Cottage Hotel is cosy, attractive
and home-likc. ,+..9 t,ai ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Church Notes.

The members OF the Sunday school of
the First Baptist Church are preparing
nice program for their Easter concert.
They will be ready to practice the
musical parts next Sunday and large
attendance is solicited.
The mission concert the last Sunday
OF February proved success and about
So were added to the treasury Of the
Juniors.
The subject of discourse next Sunday
morning will be "The Importance of
Fidelity in Little Things" and in the
evening, Spiritual Engrafting."
The organ recital preceding the4 o'clock
Lenten service in st. Andrews church on
Saturday afternoon, March II, will con-
sist of the following programme:
Praeludium and Fuga in E Minor,
J. L, Bach
Pastorale G. Merkel
Military March F. Schubert
Meditation T.. Lcnaigre
Bishop Hall will visit the parish about
the last of April.
First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning service
at 1O.45. Subject, Matter" Chill
dren' Sunday school at IL M. Wednesday
evening meeting at 7.30. Reading room
open Wednesday and Thursday from 2
to 5. Christian Science literature on
hand, and always some one present who
will be glad to talk with you on Chris
tan Science.
At the church of the Messiah next Sum
day morning the pastor will speak upon
Liberty and Liberality."
The Y. P. c. U. of the church of the
Messiah will hold a candy pull at the
house of the Misses Jenness on Spring
street tonight.
The Y. P. c. U. of the church Of the
Messiah will hold their talent social in
the church vestry on Tuesday, the 14th.
A fine programme will be rendered and
light refreshments will be served.
st. Margaret's Guild held their semi,
annual meeting and election of officers
Monday evening. The following were
elected: President, Florence ]. May
vice pres, Mrs. James Ritchie; sec., Car
rie S. Drew treas. Mary Derby.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Academy Notes.

These are busy DAYS at the Academy.
The planning and carrying out OF the
many new schemes of work require the
constant attention and service of large
corps of workmen. To one who may
visit the Academy "plant" within the
next few weeks, very radical changes will
be apparent. Mrs. Arthur, who is prov
ing herself most competent in conduct
ing the art work of the school, has taken
possession of the new studio in South
Hall. The changes that have been made
render this a most admirable room for
her purpose. A very pleasing feature in
connection with the new studio work is
the very general interest exhibited by the
alumni in this branch of the Academy
work. Liberal contributions of models,
pictures, and art materials of various
kinds will be made. There is no question
but that this well-appointed studio will
rank with the very hest rooms of the kind
in New England schools.
Preparations for the new lines of busi-
ness education are proceeding rapidly
and satisfactorily. Within few weeks
commodious, wellighted and attractive
quarters will be ready for this work. 1t
is planned to have Mr.. Barbour and Miss
Dantorth begin their work at the OPEN
ing of the spring term, April 1S. The
interest manifest BIZ all friends of the
school, alumni and others, in these new
lines OF educational activity augurs well
for the sympathy and intelligent coopra-
| ton OF friends of the Academy in its en-
deavors to broaden and enrich the vari-
Gus lines of work in the school. In the
department OF science increased facilities
tor practical and experimental work are
being added. Special quarters for a
physical laboratory have been provided
in consequence of which arrangement far
more satisfactory work in this direction
will be practicable.
The Adelphian and Athenian societies
are soon to occupy rooms specially
adapted to their use and it is confidently
believed that the possession OF "loca
habitation and home" will impart new
life and enthusiasm to both societies.
The editors of the Student (soon tc
rejoice in an office and sanctum Of theil
OWN are to issue, March Is, an alumni
number. handsomely illustrated. and con
tanning interesting contributions from
former members OF the school. as well al
articles of material interest to all st. ]
A. boys and girls. former and present.
Arthur F. Stone gave talk Friday al
ternoon to the civcs class on the diplo
matte and consular service. 1t was in
teresting, instructive and thorough,
appreciated.
Monday evening many students an,
friends OF the school were present at tn
mock trial conducted by the civics class
The following parts were taken: Judge
Fairbanks; sheriff, Wells; clerk, Mis-
Scott; prisoner, Petty; prosecuting attol
neys, Culver and Miss Galbraith; couns'
tor the defence, Nichols and Miss Boyntor
, Owing to the sudden illness of Nichols h
part was taken BY substitute.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
Youthful Lawbreakers.

Jim Shay, Fred Ivers and Fred Riley
are once more in the clutches OF the law
and their trial will be held this morning.
Last Friday night they visited the house
Of Benjamin Cross on Hastings Hill and
after severely handling the inmates and
demolishing the furniture, left on the
midnight train. They were arrested at
Bath, N. H., Monday, by Sheriff Davis Of
Woodsville, on complaint Of assault
and disturbing the peace. Sheriff Sullo.
way went to Wells River Tuesday and
brought the culprits here, safely lodging
them in the Cherry street Jail. - ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08

FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Palestine commandery. No. 8, KIT.
The next Stated conclave Of Palestine
commandery occurs Tuesday evening,
M"N PBRLRY r. HAzEN,
n,,oa NJ BACON, Commander.
Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
90 pr

NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
Girl Wanted.
Pigs for Sale.
House for Sale.
House to Rent.
Vermont Bonds
Empire Separators.
Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Hats-E. D. Steele & Co.
Excursions to California.
Piano for Sale-C. S. Hastings.
Pres. of Account-D. N. Trull's Est.
Com. Notice--Samuel Plummer's Est.
Spring Tonics-Bingham's Drug Store.
Pres. of Account--M. McKindley's Bst.
Trip to New York-Brooks.Tyler Co
Bankruptc, Notice-crystal Spring Co.
New Dress Goods-Lougee Bros. IL Smythe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-08
MUSLIN De Sole
SHOES

We wish to call your attention
again to our shoe stock. We
are getting in our new goods
for this department every day
and the selling is lively here
Only 81 pairs left of those $500
shoes at
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-05-25
A Railroad Cat.

Thousands of people have heard o
the railroad dog, which travels Sc
extensively over the country anC
really seems to know as much about
trains and time tables as a railroad
conductor does, but there is a cat in
Colorado which, although not as
famous a. the dog in question, is
certainly as remarkable in its fond
ness of railroad riding.
1t was the pet of the wife of the
engineer of a freight locomotive, and
now it accompanies the engineer on
every trip that he makes. When the
train has to make a long wait at a
station, the cat goes of in search of
mice, always returning when the
whistle sounds, and at some of the
functions where numerous trains
meet it is quite a pet.
When the engine is running, the
cat sits in the cab or on the coal, and
as its fur is jet black its beauty is
not greatly impaired by it's grimy
surroundings.
Pussy must have Travelled many
thousands of miles, for it has been
doing duty for several years. and has
never been known to miss a trip
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-05-25
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
efects OF the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known 10 be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable TO the system. II
IS the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys.
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make IL the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
only. In order TO get its beneficial
and to avoid limitations. nlease
full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAT
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK.. N. Y.
'ot safe ny all Druggists. Price &c. per bottle.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-05-25

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chambcrlain's Pain-Balm a trial. II will
not cost YOU a cent if it does no good.
One application will relieve the pain. 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in 0ne-
third the time required by any other treat
ment. Cuts, burns. Prostitutes, quinsey,
pains in the side and chest, g;andular and
other swellings are quickly cured by
applying it. Every bottle warranted.
Price, % and 30 cents. DR.. j. ". Kelly.
1926
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-05-25
FROM NORTON.
Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.

correspondence OF The Big Stone Gap Posr.
NOEroS, Va, May 22.-We are hayint
a good rain this morning and it is muct
needed.
Our town is rather quiet this mornin1
as The people (candida,es) are attending
court and the exhibition at Wise.
W. II. Holyfeld aud Simon Dotson, OF
ternalda, Va, were in town Saturday.
We have a new grocery store in town,
Carter X Kilgore. proprietors. They are
having a fine trade and their many friends
would be proud Of their success.
W. W. &. Dotson, candidate for Com
monwealth Attorney, passed through town
this morning en- route to Wise.
Milburn Gillian and Stephen Gillian.
OF Wise, were in town Saturday, Goth inst.
The commencement Of the Norton
school will begin about Friday, 26th, so |
have been informed.
Is next Thursday the day? Yes, the
great day. election day. Well. | be-
lieve some one i. going to he left.
David Sturgil, Henry Sturgill and
Henderson Mullins, Of Oven Fork, Ky,
were IN town Monday.
5. q. Moriss, of the Flat Top Grocery
Co., was calling on the merchants of
Norton Saturday.
Geo. ". Jones has opened up a new
stock OF goods at his dwelling North OF
town.
have just been informed that little
BILLY Riggs is off the track. Who nezi2
More will be off before this is printed.
kPF.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-05-25
MORTGAGE FOR
TEN MILLION.
FILED BY VIRGINIA IRON
COAL AND COKE CO.
Virginia and Southwestern
Railway Also Filed Mort
gage For One Million
Dollars.

= MOUNTAIN CRY, Tenn, May 49,
The Virginia Iron, Coal and Cox
, Company. Of which Geo. l.. carter
!. of Bristol, Tenn, is president, haI
filed for registration in the register,
office of johnson county a mortgage
covering all it's property in Southwes
Virginia, East Tennessee and Ken
lucky. The Manhattan Trust com
pany, Of New York, is made trustee,
the amount secured therein being
the large sum Of so, 600, 900.
The Virginia and Southwestern
Railway company, of which George
l.. Carter is also president, filed for
registration ct the same time a
mortgage for the amount of 81 ,000,-
600, covering that pant of the railroad
in Southwest Virginia and East
Tennessee.
1t is learned here today that the
mortgages referred to in the above
dispatch will also be filed at once in
all other counties in which any prop
critics Of the above two companies
may be located, and that it is made
to secure improvement bonds of the
above companies. The consolidation
of all the iron and steel industries in
Eastern Kentucky. Southwest Vir-
ginia and East Tennessee under one
management is practically assured by
the acquisition by the above mention
ed syndicate of the two fine furnaces
at Embreville and johnson City, the
deal for which is reported as having
been closed in New York.
AS published a few days ago, the
same syndicate has also recently Sc
cured control Of the Waite Steel and
Iron Syndicate, limited, of Middles-
boro, Ky, which completes the con-
solidation upon which the president
Of the new company, George l.. Car
ter, formerly of Pelaski, Va, has
been working for the past twelve
months. 1t is understood that the
combined capitalization of the iron |
md coal company ami of the Virginia {
md Southwestern railway, which is :
controlled by the same interests, IS
$4,000, 900.
The properties. beside the above,
which are now included in the con
olidatiOn, are, as stated some time
go, the Carter Coal and Iron COM
any, of Pulaski, Va, the Pulaski
ron company. Pulaski, Va. the
iraham Iron Works, Graham, Va, .
he Grocer Iron company, Roanoke, L
"a, the Consolidated Coal and Iron
Ompany. Max Meadows, Va, the
Iron Works, Salem, Va,
he Home Iron Company, Bristol, CT
'enn. -
The extensions and improvements
eng mpde on the railroad property ,.
the Virginia and Southwestern y
'ad were mentioned in yesterdays
'ecial dispatches from Bristol. C.