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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-15
St. Johnsbury East.
Dwelling Burned.

About 9 O'Clock last Saturday morn
ing smoke was seen issuing from the
roof of Mrs. Ezra Gates house, and the
alarm was at once given. The neighbors
with water pals quickly responded and
after hard work the fire was under
control. At one time it was feared the
house and barn would be destroyed.
The furniture was hastily removed, but
owing to the recent heavy fall of snow
on the roof, the fire was controlled
before it reached the barn or main part
of the house. The ell part was badly
damaged by fire and water. Mrs. Gates
aud Leonard Smith and family have
moved into the Hudson house until their
house is repaired.
The funeral Of Mrs. Orange May was
held in the Congregational church in this
village Sunday morning. Mrs. May
died in panville, but some 80 years ago
she lived in this place and united with
the Congregational church at that time
She was buried in Grove cemetery.
Mrs. G. w, Patterson preached at St.
Iohnsbury Center, Sunday.
Harry Moulton received a telegram
from Jefferson, N H., Monday, saying
his mother was very sick. He started
on the afternoon train for that place.
Sherman McGinnis was thrown from
his sleigh as he was driving from Capt.
Ford's to the village and his horse ran
on to St. Johnshury. About mile from
Summerville he freed himself from the
sleigh and was caught on Railroad
street. The sleigh, which fortunately
was an old one, was badly broken.
Edgar Cushman has had relapse OF
the grip, and has been confined to his
bed several days. Eddie Cushman who
has been very sick with pneumonia is
rapidly recovering.
The free lecture course at the Congre-
gational church opened auspiciously on
Feb. 10th. with an eloquent and timely
lecture upon Abraham Lincoln" by
Prof. S. w. Robertson of Woodsville.
The evening was one OF the severest OF
the season, but the audience that
gathered was large nnder the crcum
stances, and alike gave evidence OF a
general interest on the part of the people
in the proposed course, and OF an ex
pectation which the lecturer did not
disappont. Mr.. Robertson's treatment
of his theme became the scholar and the
patriot, and was graphic in narrative
skilfuI in the selection and arrangement
Of attractive ana abundant material
and at once picturesque and analytical
in the presentation OF a critical period o
national history and the portrature OF g
commanding personality OF unique, mora
and intellectual force
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-15
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup

for rail- those dangerous afections,-severe
colds. pleurisy and grippe, which Fall
and Winter bring along. 1t is the great.
est cure tor bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-15

At st. Johnsbury, February ID, by Rev.
H. L. Veazey, Wallace B. Hartman and
Esther L Seeley.
At the parsonage, East Craftsbury. Feb.
8. by Rev. J. Z. Taylor, George l. Reed of
Craftsbury and Miss Inez X. Patterson of
Glover.
At South Ryegate, Feb 8. by Rev. John J..
Hall. Henry W. Goodwin and Mary Craigie,
both of South Ryegate.
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FOR SALE,

Dwelling house on corner of Spring and
Webster streets. Also cottage at Highgate
Springs well furnished, building lot. and a
large sized boat. Will sell very reasonably
as parties are going West. Enquire at the
house.
H. " LANE.
St. Johnsbury. VT Feb. Is, 1899.
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HIGH GRADE
MUNICIPAL BONDS

BOUGHT ana SOLD.
We offer. subject to sale. $4,000 Pitkin
County. Col per cent Bonds, due 1911,
optional 1901.
Real Valuation. $12,0o0 OoO
Assessed Valuation, 2,532.94O
Total Debt 100000
Population 10000
Legal opinion by Judge Daniel Il. Parks OF
Denver, the vel known authority on Colo.
RADIO municipal securities. Correspondence
solicited.
H. B. POWELL & Co.,
Woodstock, Vt.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

BY the death of the late John M. Welch,
the firm heretofore ext. ting under the name
OF WEIGH Bros. is hereby dissolved W. F.
WEIGH the remaining partner will continue
the business. All persons having unsettled
accounts with the firm of WEIGH Bros. are re-
quested to pay them to r. WEIGH on or
before March list. after which time they will
be placed for col ec,ion in the hands of
lawyer, All persons having bills against the
firm of WEIGH Bros. will present them to w.
+. WEIGH tor payment.
w. r. WHICH.
St. Johnsbury, VT, Feb. 1. 1899.
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Misses and Children'S Jackets
ALI Marked Down.
Fur Jackets and Capes.
q Electric Seal Jackets, $35
u each. Marked down from $45.
o Fur Capes, $500 each.
a Marked down from $40.
SILK WAISTS.
n Ladies' Colored Silk Waists
| new style this fall, 1878
each. Were $500.
o Fancy Silk Waists So. 90
a each. Were $500.
WOOL WAISTS.
Q Ladies' Wool Waists $3.50
U each. Were $500.
< Ladies' French Flannel Waists
u $500 each. Were 1915.
o Ladies' Velveteen Waists
a $500 each. Were $500.
DIS STORE, Railroad st.
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X. p. Anniversary.

Apollo Lodge No. 2, Knights OF Pyth-
las, hold meeting of special interest
next Tuesday evening, and it is hoped
that every member of the lodge will be
present, and on hand promptly at s
O'Clock. The rank of Page will be con.
ferred. folio wed by exercises commemor.
alive of the 35th anniversary of the
order Following is the program:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-15

+ Ladies black Boucle Jackets
U good style and quality, So.
so each, were $500.
Q Ladies' black Beaver Jackets
U extra large sizes. 40 and AZ
sizes $l.o8 each, marked down
from $500.
+ Ladies' Jackets all lined, choice
v for SIS 90. Former prices
were $500 to $1,000 each.
9 Ladies' Jersey Jackets all silk
y lined. Your choice 5000
each. Marked down from $1,000.
T Ladies' fine Jackets which
| were marked to sell at $4,000
and $4,000, now $3.50.
Q Ladies' Fur trimmed Jackets,
v 3d. 90 each. Marked down
from $4,000.
RlTCHIE'S DRY Coo
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WEATHER RECORD.
At Binghams Drug Store, for the week
ending Feb ID 1899.
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Births.
Marriages..

At Lyndonville, Feb. z. son to Mr.. and
Mrs. George Thompson.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
SANTOS COFFEE TO BE LANDED.
The LasaII's Cargo May BE Unlonded
This Morning.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The first load OF
Santos coffee, which has been held up SO
long III the lower bay by the board O:
health, may be landed today or Monday.
1t will be from the steamship Lasall, which
collided with the steamship Frieslend
Busk & Jevons, agents for the Lasall and
the ]. w. Taylor, stated today that about
half of the coffee on the Lasall was so
damaged by water let in after the coll
lision that it would be total loss. The
rest was taken off on lighters and some OF
II, which has been exposed to the open air
for the required eight days, will be landed.
The coffee on the Taylor, which was the
original plague ship" will be rebagged
and roasted Just as soon as arrangements
can be made with the board of health.
The board of health now has in its pos
session the regulations drawn up by Sur
geon General Walter Wyman at Washing
ton for the treatment of all vessels arriving
at ports on the coast of the United States
from Santos or Oporto.
The regulations, which are dated Decem-
Der s, have not yet been sent out generally,
but they will be forwarded within few
days to all local quarantine officers.
They provide for sanitary measures prac-
tically the same as those adopted here by
DR.. Doty, and are ordered to be in effect
for thirty days after the plague has been
officially declared to be stamped out in
Santos and Oporto.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
FIGHT OVER COFFEE SHIP.
squabble I'm the New Orleans Board
of Trade Regarding 1t.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15.-There is .
bitter fight on hand between the Gotten
Exchange and the Beard OF Trade over the
Wiilowdene, the coffee ship from Santos.
The Cotton Exchange yesterday adopted a
resolution calling upon the Louisiana State
Board of Health to prohibit the Willow
dene coming to New Orleans, because of
the risk Of bubonic plague, and justified
this protest by the order OF the Texas
health authorities that the willowdene,
part OF whose cargo is destined for CAL
weston, Tex, will not be allowed to land
her coffee under any circumstances, even
If she is permitted to come to New
Orleans.
Members Of the Board OF Trade to which
the coffee merchants belong, declare that
the action of the Cotton Exchange is hasty
and Ill advised, and that New Orleans can
not quarantine against Santos without
stultifying itself on the quarantine, hav-
ing always adopted the view that dis
infection is a protection against disease.
The Willowdene will arrive Sunday.
The Board Of Health takes the position
that it cannot legally prohibit the Santos
vessel from coming up to New Orleans
after detention at quarantine.
The Cotton Exchange will, through the
Louisiana Congressman, appeal to the
President to issue an embargo against ves-
sells coming from Santos.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
pue111sr FATALLY INJURED.
Henry Niese Dies i'm q st. Louis Hos.
pltal Ambulance.

pital Ambulance.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 15.-Henry Niese re-
ceived fatal injuries in ffteen-round go
Louis Athletic Club last night, dying while
on the way to the hospital. The men are
heavy-weights. and we're to furnish the
curtain-raiser for the event of the even
ing between Kid Broad. of Cleveland.
and Tommy White, OF Chicago. Bad
blood existed, and after the first round, It
was s,uggiing match pure and simple.
with Bellerson forcing the fighting. The
last. and fatal round. opened with Niese
leading for Bellerson's face. Bellerson
sent In o vicious right-hander, flooring
Niese, while the referee counted nine.
Scarcely had Niese eregained his feet,
when he went down again from q vicious
right handler, rising to his feet as nine was
counted. While standing. with hands
down. partially facing the audience, Bel
Ierson drove in another vicious right,
landing on the point Of Niese's Jaw, send
ing him under the ropes, his head coming
against the unpadded edge OF the mat
with crash.
A physician was summoned from the aud
ience. and the dying man was carried be-
hind the scenes. After working with him
thirty-five minutes, an ambulance was
summoned, but the injured man died be-
fore reaching the hospital.
No sooner had Niese been carried off
than Broad and White entered the ring, to
go twenty rounds. They had gone two
rounds. when Chief of Police Picket
stopped the fight, and the announcement
was made that Niese was dead. Bellerson
and the seconds OF both men were locked
up.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
THE CITY WATER SUPPLY
Many Complaints Received on Ac
count Of the Low Pressure. i
susScstioss of Remedies Made by
superintendent Mcfarland May BE
Presented to COngress-use of
Pumps Proposed I'm Elevated Terri
tory-Meters Again Recommended.

The numerous complaints received at tht
District Building from all parts of the cit,
regarding the low pressure Of the watel
supply have caused the Commissioners t.
think seriously of adopting certain sugges-
tions of the Superintendent Of the Water
Department with regard to the equalization
of the supply. In his annual report thii
year Superintendent Mcfarland showed
conclusively that such action was necessar,
and that something should be done. Hs
cited several instances where the supply
was short and needed attention. Later an.
other report on the matter was made and
the suggestions contained therein will prob.
ably be presented to Congress.
The essential features of the project are
the supplying by pumps Of all territory
lying at an elevation of more than seventy
feet above mean tide level, and the laying
OF considerable number of additional
large trunk mains. If this project is car
ried out, pressures win result varying from
minimum of thirty pounds GO feet to q
maximum of sixty pounds t1i0 feet) al curb
level.
The insufficient water pressure existing
on Capitol Hill and in some parts of the
hoAehNNst SSSktOI al Tue past, tdus-
ing much inconvenience and consequent
complaint Some slight relief has been ef-
fected in the vicinity OF Iowa Circle by a
further extension OF the middle service area,
the pressure being controlled by reducing
valves placed on the supply mains. The
completion OF the middle service reservoir,
now under construction, will permit a still
further extension Of this service and, il is
believed, a slight general increase of pres
sures.
As has so often been reported, there
can be no general and permanent relief
except by large increase in the amount
of water brought into the District or by a
decrease in the present enormous and un-
necessary waste. The former will be ef-
fected on the completion and use OF the
Washington Aqueduct extension now under
construction, though even then, with the
present distribution system, there are parts
of the city where pressures will be insuffi-
cient for satisfactory service.
The waste of water can be controlled
only by such a general introduction OF wa
ter meters as has been advocated by this
department for a number of years past
and which is again strongly urged. There
is no desire that the people should econo-
mize in the use Of water. As has been
demonstrated over and over again, both by
inspection and the use of the Deacon meter.
the trouble is caused by defective plumb
ing and willful waste. As matters are now.
il is cheaper for a householder to leave a
lesky fixture alone than to have it repair
ed. Were he paying for water by meter
measurement, the matter would appear to
him in 4 different light.
The plan for metering domestic services,
as proposed by Captain Edward Burr,
Corps cf Engineers. United States Army,
then assistant 10 Engineer Commissioner,
and for which authority was asked from
The evening times., 1899-12-15
STEAMSHIP BADLY DISABLED.
Mnnica Reaches New York With
Clean Decks and Broken Shaft.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-After nearly
twenty days OF continuous battling with
fierce hurricanes aad heavy seas. the Nor
ton Line steamship Manica, Captain Smith,
lirnped into port this morning. with a
broken shaft, a strained hull, and the
decks swept clean of everything movable.
The vessel left Shields in ballast for this
city on November IS. The evening of De-
cember ] she ran into hurricane from the
southwest, which kicked up heavy sea.
The following day, while in latitude
4s.l5, longitude 41.30, the tunnel shaft
broke leaving the vessel al the mercy OF
the elements. An hour later she was
sighted by German steamship, which at
tempted to tow her into port. The hawser
parted, however, and the German vessel
proceeded on her voyage. Seas washed
over the disabled vessel every moment, but
the broken shaft was finally repaired and
the vessel was worked slowly into port.
She is now lying at the Atlantic docks in
Brooklyn, and will go into drydock for re-
pairs tomorrow morning.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Semi-Annual Meeting of the Board o

Semi-Annual Meeting of the Board OF
Trustees.
The American University board Of trus-
tees held its semi-annual meeting yester-
day In the central Offices of the board In
the Glover Building. A large number Of
members were present from all parts of
the country. Plans for future work were
considered and important reports read. The
subscriptions for the university during the
past year have been more than $500. 900 and
the general expression of opinion by all
those present was that the showing is an
excellent one and most promising for a
rapid advancement Of the plans for the
university in the near future. President
John E. Andrews was detained In New
York and in his absence Hon. William N.
Springer acted as chairman.
Among those present were: Bishop John
F. Hurst, chancellor; Rev. DR.. J. L. Huri-
but, OF New York; Rev. DR.. d. H. Carroll,
of Baltimore; Rev. J. Wesley Hill, of Har-
risburg, Pa; Rev. George P. HukiIl of Oil
City, Pa. Hon. NJ. G. Emery, B. F. Leigh
ton. A. B. Browne, T. w. Smith, A. b. Du-
vail, Rev. c. W. Baldwin, secretary of the
board; Rev. DR.. W. L. Davidson, field sec
retary; Rev. Charles L. Pate, OF Baltimore;
T. E. Morgan, of New York, and Rev. AL
bert Osborn, registrar.
The chancellor's report showed that for
the various funds of the university the SUBJ
scriptions during the year have been in ex-
cess of 100000. Among the large contri-
buttons have been the following: $4,000
for Pennsylvania Hall of Administration:
$21 500 for the Ohio College of Govern
ment: 500 for the Maryland building;
$40, eco for a New England College of Tech
nology: $1,000 for the endowment OF West
Virginia, and 5000 for the endowment of
Missouri.
1t is hoped by the board that at least
two buildings can be erected during the
coming year. One of these will probably
be the Pennsylvania building. and the 9th
ers the Ohio College of Government. The
field work" of the board during the year
will be pushed more actively than at any
time heretofore, it is said. One of the chief
projects is thorough canvass of the Ep-
worth League of the country for the en-
dowment of an Epworth College OF Litera-
ture. A handsomely engraved special Ep-
worth League certificate of contribution
is to be given TO all who aid this fund.
The order for the certificate has already
been given 10 a prominent art firm and
the design submitted.
The board called on President Mckinley
yesterday Afternoon at the conclusion of
its session.
The evening times., 1899-12-15

Congress was, IN brief. for the depart.
own expense ~ funds became available
and to charge o minimum rate 6i So pei
annum for 100000 gallons and cents pcI
1000 gallons for all in excess Of that
amount
Plans and specifications have been pre-
pared and q contract made for the con-
struction Of one basin Of a 0,000, 900 gallon
reservoir for the use of the middle SER
vice system The reservoir. when COM
pleted, will consist Of two rectangular ba-
sins with rounded corners. each with ca
pacity Of about 10000 600 gallons. The
bottom and walls are to be of Portland ce-
ment concrete, and the latter will be sur
mounted by dressed granite coping
The evening times., 1899-12-15
THREE DIE IN A FIRE.
Old House i'm Brooklyn Burns With
Fatal Effect.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Three persons met
death and two were badly burned in fire
in a two-story frame building in the rear
of 300 South First Street, Williams
burg, shortly after l o'clock this morning.
The victims are Luke Frehm, whose body
was burned to crisp, and Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Doscher, aged women, who were suf-
foeated on the second floor.
Mrs. Frehm and Mrs. Sterling, boarder,
were badly burned. The former may die.
The house was blazing furiously when
passing citizens noticed 1t. 1t is farm
house, one hundred years old. ana It burned
like tinder.
Half dozen people started TO arouse
The people in the house, but the fire burned
so fiercely that few could escape. When
the fire was under control the frenisn en-
tered and stumbled over the body Of Luke
Frehm. 1t was burned to a crisp. On
the second floor they found two women,
Mrs. Smith and Mrs Doscher. The fire had
not burned them, but they had been suf-
focated.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
A MINISTERIAL HEALER.
Alleged Curing ExplOits of . Nor
walk. Conn.,. Pastor.


NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Dev. Dewitt Tai
mage Van Doren, pastor OF the First Bap-
tist Church of NorwaIk. Conn, is the
latest healer. Many apparently miracu-
lous cures are credited to his powers.
The underlying principle upon which
Mr.. Van Doren relies is that OF dual
mentality in every individual. 1t Is upon
the submerged or subconscious mentality,
that which stands ON guard during slum-
ber. that he exerts influence. This sub
conscious mentality is, according to Mr..
Van Doren. located in the solar plexus.
1t has all control over the nervous system,
and is responsible for the actual physical
condition of the body.
After treating successfully many cases
that have been declared hopeless by skill
full physicians" says Mr.. Van Doren, II
am prepared TO say that have the power
to cure any case Of sickness, no matter
what its nature. IL l can have the hearty
cooperation of the patient, and IL there
yet remains enough OF the substructure
for nature to build upon"
The evening times., 1899-12-15
VETERANS OF SPANISH WAR.
Gen. Willis J. Hfriipss Chosen Con
mander of the New Asnociation.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. I5.-The Spanish-Amer-
lean War Veterans association, the rival oil
the Spanish War Veterans, which organized at
Washington, D. c., last xSeptember, with Maj.
Gen. Joseph Warren Eiefe Of Springfield, Ohio,
principal object Of uoeeting was to adopt a
constitution, complete DE national organization,
and organize State department.
Gen. Willis ]. Heulings, of Pennsylvania, tele-
graphed from New York his acceptance Of the post
Of commander-in-chief, to which Office he was re-
Gently elected.
Adjutant Liller, in explaining the reasons for
the existence Of the rival organization Of Spanish
war veterans, charged that General Kiefer at
tempted to use the original organization as a
political adjunct to the Ohio party machine.
Adutant Liller further stated that nearly all Of
the officers of the Washington organization have
rendered their resignations and have since be-
come members Of the new organisation---
Among the most prominent veterars of the late
war present were james B. -eoFyell. Of Phila;
dephia the sice COMMANDER -in-chief;. Col E. W.
Hire, Of Orange, the quaftermaster general; Col
William C. Liller, Of Lancaster the adjutanf gen-
eral; Col George W. Taylor. Of Virginia, The
inspector general; Colonel Burgvil, Of North
Carolina; Csbt. J. r Trainer. OF !. Mississippi;
Col. NJ T. Moore, Of Michigan; Capt. Kunkel,
Of Philadelphia, and Lieut.. W. E Pedrick, Of
this city. 11ssss.s - = =
The evening times., 1899-12-15
Rejoicing wItbout Rea.on.

HALIFAX. N. s., Dec. 15.-Halifax with
its large British garrison, was deeply agi-
tated when they heard the rumor yester-
cry soldier that had q chance, drank many
toast to the British army, and up TO a
late hour. there was 1ubilation in the bar
racks More cool-headed people, while
half accepting the news as true, expressed
doubts, seeing that the War once had
heard nothing. When word came that the
rumor was hoax, there was depression
almost equally decided. among the Mill
tary and citizens.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
BU1LET-EN HIS LIFE.
William r. Clarke. Baltimore
Merchant. COmpits Suicide.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 15.-In a most sensa-
tlonal manner William E. Clarke, formerly
a leading business man of this city, put an
end to his life last night.
Without a seconds warning, while walk
ing along Chase Street, near Cathedral
Street, at 1890 o'clock. he whipped re-
volver out of his hip pocket, placed its
muzzle against his head back of the right
ear. and fired, falling dead to the sidewalk.
Mrs. Clarke said her husband left home
in the morning about 10 o'clock, telling her
he was going down town to transact some
business at bank.
She could assign no cause for the deed,
as she said his home was a happy one and
he had no financial troubles.
He had Of late been suffering with grip
and complained great deal of his head.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
LAFAYETTE COINS M1NTED.

President LOubet of France to Re-
ceive the First Dollar.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15.-The 10000
Lafayette dollars that were authorized to
be coined at the mint here out of the sill
yer purchased by Congress in the interest
of the memorial statue Of General Lafayette
to be erected in Paris were coined yester-
day in the presence Of Superintendent Boy
er and Secretary ]. Thompson. of the La
fayette Memorial Commission.
The first dollar was given to Mr.. Thomp-
son, who will have it placed in handsome
case, and 1t will then be sent to President
Mckinley. who will give 1t to President
I.oubet of Franco