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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
THE sunnERYILLE BRIDGE.
The Hearing Opened Yesterday, and
Continued until July q.

Continued until July u.
The railroad commissioners opened a
hearing Yesterday morning in the Board
of Trade rooms on the petition to build
bridge from Railroad street to Port
land street. The petitioners were repre-
scented by Henry c. Bates and David E.
Porter the town by l.. p. Slack, the
Boston and Maine Railroad by John
Young of Newport, and the Lake road
by Harry Blodgett
Capt. L. l.. Hovey was the principal
witness at the hearing. He spoke OF the
great number of people that used these
crossings, the great Inconvenience caused
by constant shifting and outlined his
plan in detail for viaduct and bridge.
After some objection from the railroad
counsel he was allowed to state that the
cost of the his bridge would be $50, 900.
This was exclusive OF any land damages
and was based on figures given him by a
bridge contractor some years ago. He
did mt think the under pass was enough
for the present traffic and believed the
town should pay fair share of the ex-
pense Of the bridge.
Capt Hovey was very closely cross
questioned by Mr.. Young as to his
knowledge OF bridge building, his per-
sonal knowledge OF any accidents at the
two crossings, and asked to give an esti
mate as to the cost of the abutment and
the bridge itself, and the amounts OF land
damages that might ensue. Asked, if a
bridge built from Railroad street to the
west end Of the bridge crossing the river
would not make permanent structure
and eliminate all dangers from the rail
road crossings, Capt. Hovey said that it
would, but that it would not beautify the
town. Capt. Hovey was also cross
questioned by Mr.. Slack as to what
disposition he would make OF the exit OF
of st. Mary's, River and Bay streets.
DR.. S. ii. Sparhawk said the under
pass was crooked, unpleasant and filled
with heavy teams. He once had a col
llsion in the underpass but not to stop
his horse. His horse had often been
nervous at the Portland street crossing.
George II. Cross spoke OF the dangers
of getting caught between trains at the
crossings, said he favored the bridge and
thought it could be built for 100000
On cross examination he said he was
willing to pay his share of the tax If it
cost $50, 900. He thought $4,000 would
cover the land damages on the north
side.
William E. Peck said the underpass
was poor substitute for the proposed
bridge and favored Capt. Hovey's
scheme.
The commissioners here adjourned the
case until July 6 when both sides will
introduce expert testimony on the cost
of the scheme. The motion to continue
was suggested by the attorney for the
town who was unable to report at this
time an estimate Of the cost OF the bridge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
Brevities.
Woodbury.. c. w. Kelley.

"What do you WANT" sharply asked
the lady of the house as a stranger walk
ed around to the back door OF the house.
Nothing at all, ma'am," suavely
replied the stranger, bowling. II was
just making bluff. got put off street
car, and the conductor stood on the
platform grinning at me, so just walked
into the nearest yard to make him think
had reached my Observation-Disclosures
polls Journal.
A new fad is that Of the literary flower
bed. For instance, there is the Shakes
peare flower bed, containing all the
flowers which the renowned bard of
Avon mentioned in his writings. Then
there are Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant
and other flower beds.
In Germany new houses are being
supplied with floors made OF compressed
paper. They are soft to step on, and,
having no cracks of any kind, harbor no
dust.
Some jokes you can't see the point OF
and some points you can't see the joke of.
Hams which are packed in pulverized
charcoal will continue fresh for from five
to ten years.
Some men judge by appearances, but
detectives judge by disappearance
In ancient times many Of the noun
tains of Palestine were terraced, and
some OF these terraces still remain.
The largest library of small books in
the world belongs to Frenchman, who
boasts that he can pack 700 OF his pocket
editions in single portmanteau.
Cholly-The idea of ghosts. How can
dead man get in locked room?
Clara-Probably with skeleton key.
Newark Advertiser.
Grandpa, are kings and
queens always good?" Grandpa"
always, my boy; not when there are aces
out against them. '-Brooklyn Life.
Three persons out of every four in Lon.
don earn less than five dollars a week.
In the United States alone there are
close upon 80 law firms composed oil
husbands and wives.
A peculiar death came to Carl Hosmer
OF Bellaire, Mich. He was saving down
a hollow tree, and his saw being short
he went inside the tree and continued his
work. The tree fell and crushed him.
The highest value of an English post
age stamp is $25. The stamp is OF OBJ
long shape and very seldom used.
ooh, my friends, there are some specta
Giles that one never forgetsl" said lee
turer, after giving graphic description
OF terrible accident he had witnessed
I'D like to know who sells EN- !" re
marked an old lady in the audience who
is always misIayiug her glasses.-Ameri
, can Hebrew.
Long-Distance Politeness, BY
stander-"What are you taking off you
hat tori" The Man at the 'Phone-"I'n
talking to LADY, [Chicago Tribune
1t Surprised Him.-"You know, Ooncl
Isaac, dot dey say matches vas made il
heaven" "Votl Do they hat fires ool
there, too l'-[Cleveland Plain Dealer.
, Mike-"Halloa, Pat, how much di,
, you pay for your new hat" Pat
r Path, and don't know; there was n,
|, one in the shop when / bought it,
[Tit-Bits.
} The master was asking questions
Now, boys, he said, how many month
e have tweuty-eight days? All of them
4 replied a sharp lad at once.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
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.O
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, 1899-04-26
SOUTH RYE0ATB.

Mrs. Mary Goodall from Montpelier
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Davidson.
Rev. John J Hall has been cordially
and unanimously elected as pastor of
the Second Presbyterian church, Provi-
dence, R. l., to succeed Rev. Reynolds
Mackay, who has been recently installed
as pastor of the Presbyterian church,
Glens Falls, N. Y.
Mrs. George w. Darling is sick.
George Roben is intending to move into
the tenement vacated by Thad. Gray as
soon as the repairs are completed.
Mr.. McGuckin has moved his family
from Pittsburg, Pa, and they have COM
menced housekeeping in the Gibson ten
ement.
Alvah George has gone to work for
Edgar Miller at Woodsville. Ed. Porter
takes his place in Nelson & Beattie's store
here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
EAST BARNET.
A Shocking Accident.

AS Oliver Ammel and his little boy
were pitching hay from the scaffold the
boy Slid to the floor and the fork follow
ed him. AS he reached the floor the fork
went into the back Of his neck and clear
through into the windpipe. He lived but
short time. 1t is very severe blow to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26

Nice Young Man Occurring in a Sum
day scnooD-Now, is there any little boy
or girl who would like to ask any ques-
ton? Well, little boy, ] see your hand !;
you needn't snap your fingers. What
question would you like to ask? Small
Boy How much longer is this talking
going to last?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
the family and the whole community ex-
tend to them their heartfelt sympathy
in this their great affection.

Mrs. Bailey who has been sick Tor
number of weeks is not much better.
Mrs. Sloggy from St. Johnsbury is help
ing to take care OF her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Annis were in the
place Sunday visiting her mother, Mrs.
Bailey.
Beverly Dow received the sad news Of
the death OF his sister, Mrs. Sheltz, in
Chicago short time ago.
School commenced Monday with Miss
Dustin as teacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26

DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup, the peoples
friend, has been IN use over fifty years.
1t cures the severest affections of the
throat and lungs; such as bronchitis,
grippe, laryngitis and incipient consump-
tion. Price only 25 cents bottle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
GA TbriIIing Nights Riden

Is the title of a very interesting illustra-
ted story, which will be mailed free upon
receipt Of cents postage, by ]. E. Brit
tain, 36S Washington street, Boston,
Mass
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
JUNK DEAL Err.

If any one having old junk will notify me,
vertised. l pay the highest prices for rubber
and rags, and biggest prices for all kinds of
metals and sacking. Prices changed every
two weeks.
]. SrABINsKBY,
1855 Railroad Street,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
E. and 7. Fairbanks and Go.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
Company will be held at the office of the
Company in st. Johnsbury, Vermont,
Wednesday, May 10, 1899. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon. for the purpose Of electing a
Board of Directors for the year ensuing and
the transaction of any other business that
may legally be done at said meeting.
john c. CLARK, Secretary.
st. Johnsbury, VT, April 10, $780,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-26
St. Johnsbury Cemetery Asso'n.

The Annual Meeting of the st. Johnsbury
Cemetery Association will be held at the Y
M. c. A Building, Tuesday Evening. May 9.
1899, at 7,3O O'Clock, for the election of
officers and such other business as may
legally come before said meeting.
H. NJ. NELSON. Sec. & Treas
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
THE MoLINEUx CASE.

New York, June 1.-The case for mur-
der against Roland b. Molineux will be
taken up again by the district attorney q
office, early next week. One of Col. Gar
diners assistants will apply to a judge of
the general sessions for permission to re-
submit the case to the incoming grand
jury. As the old Indictment on the
charge Of murder was dismissed on the
grounds OF the admission of Illegal evil
dence, the district attorney may submit
the case again upon securing permission
to do 80 from . general sessions Judge.
Barlow s. Weeks. counsel for Molineux,
was asked today on what grounds the
judge could grant permission for a re-
submission OF the charge. Mr.. Weeks
replied: On the ground that the district
attorney has new evidence to submit. I
can't think OF any other. And l don't
think he has any new evidence"
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
"BRYlN And SILVER."
War Cry of Bimetallic
Clubs.
Money Question Declared Of First
Importance.
Trusts a Secondary
Matter.
Resolution OF Confidence in
Bryan Adopted.

Louisville, KY, June 1.--When the af-
ternoon session Of the bi-metallio clubs
convened ct MacAuley's theatre today,
almost every delegate was In his seat.
The three gubernatorial aspirants, Will
liam Goebel, P. Watt Hardin and w. j..
Stone. we're on the programme for speech
ss. Judge James p. Iarvin of Covington
presided and his gavel fell promptly. at Y
O'Clock.
The following resolution introduced by
Gen. Finley Of Ohio, was adopted:
Resolved, That with view of taking
measures to thoroughly organize for the
campaign of 1900. q committee be selected
OF which the president of this association
shall be member.
That said committee be requested to 90
operate with the national committee in
perfecting thorough organization Of
the Democratic party throughout all the
states and territories Of the United
States. the presidentI of this association
to name the committee.
Judge Tarvin then announced the fol.
lowing as members Of the committee:
John r. Altgeld Of Illinois, George Frsd
Williams Of Massachusetts,, w. j, Over.
meyer of Indiana, III. j. Semonin of Ken
lucky, Allen V. Clark Of Indiana, and
James P. Tarvin OF Kentucky.
The first speaker was p. Watt Hardin
OF Mercier county. The speaker lost no
time In getting down to discussion Of
the financial question. He said that
wherever money circulated there were
bound to be some existing evils resulting
from q nations financial systems and
their too frequent mfsmanagement.
MIR. Hardin gave Ii as his opinion that
bi-metallism Is the true issue confronting
the Democracy OF the United States and
the one upon which w. J.. Bryan will
lead.
Hon. William Goebell of Coyington fol-
lowed Mr.. Harding. His speech was very
brief and was to the effect that the Demo
cratic party in the selection of q Presi-
dential candidate for the campaign of 1900
need look no farther than William j.
Bryan and the Chicago platform. The
trust issue. he thought, was Of secondary
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
lmpOrtancs to the question Of bi-lnetaI-

iimportancs to the question Of bi-lnetal-
After Mr.. Goebel. Hon. VIM. J. Stone
made brief spesch.
At the combustion OF Mr.. Stones ad-
dress, Chairman Tarvin named commit.
tess and officers for the ensuing term and
on resolutions after which the convention
adjourned for supper. Mr.. Tarvin called
the night session to order at O'Clock
and introduced Hon. Henry Warrum Of
Indiana. He made AN interesting spsooh.
The committee on officers Tor the ensu-
ing year made the following report which
was unanimously adopted: President,
James p Tsryin q Kentucky VICE
d. 3. oliver Of Ohio, s. NJ. Biddison,
Illinois; J. Ssmonin Of Kentucky; John
J. AltReld Of Illinois, John Overmeyer Of
Indiana, Louis Stsntz Of Ohio and 1hom-
as Tandry Of Kentucky; secretsry, Allen
W. Clark Of Indiana; treasurer. Adam
Hamburger of Indiana.
The executive committee shall consist
Of all the above named offiosrs together
with tho following members; y. J.
Deiler, q. X. Downey, Indiana: ]. w.
Orr. Nober Gottleib, Illinois; @. v. Hull,
n. Q. Cordrey, Ohio; X. Washington, ].
L. Rhinock, Kentucky.
President Tarvin introduced the Hon.
X b. Finley OF Ohio. who denounced the
gold standard wing Of the party.
The report Of the committee on resoiu-
tions was unanimously adopted. The re-
port commends the adoption BY the ma
ticnal convention in 1900 Of the Chicago
platform Of 1895 without change, the
financial plank included. The trust Is
denounced as the logical outgrowth Of
the demonstration Of silver. Conf
denoe in william Jennings BRYAN Is ex-
pressed and his nomination for President
In 1900 Is favored.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
PLAN ADOPTED.
Important Action by ths Hague Con-
ference.

The Hague. June 1.-The Ameri loan
Mediation scheme was unanimously
adopted at yesterdays sitting OF the s1b-
committee which embodied was article q,
the scheme prepared by the sub-commit-
tee with few alterations.
The first commission by vote of is to
8, has adopted resolution prohibiting
the use of Dumdun (or tiattened) bullets.
Italy, A ustria and Great Britain formed
the minority.
1t was also resolved TO prohibit the use
of explosives from balloons and expIo-
sive bullets.
An agreement was found to be impos-
sible on all the important proposals and
the conviction Is growing more than ever
that the work Of the first commission is
doomed to failure.
The second section of the Red Cross
committee Ia also enoounterlng difficult
ties as the American and British mem
bers are opposing the proposed regula-
tions as being too stringent.
|. Commission number two has appoint
ed a small committee to SETTLE the details
of the method of extending the Geneva
convention to maritime warfare. The
American delegates proposed TO apply to
private property at sea- the articles OF the
Brussels convention excluding from cap
ture private property on land.
An objection was raised to discussion q
the proposal on the ground that 1t was
not covered by Count Muravieff's Is circular
and eventually i5 was decided to refer the
matter to a plenary sitting OF the confer.
ence which Is expected to reject the pro-
posal since France, Russia and Great
Britain oppose IL.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
GOVERNMENT FoR PORTO RICO.

Washington, June 1.-The insular COM
mittee appointed by the war department
to investigate affairs Of Porto Rico and to
report upon all matters relating to cur
rency laws, taxation, judiciary, public i'm
provements, education and civil affairs
generally has made . unanimous report to
the secretary of war. The commissioners
say that all Glasses and conditions of the
Porto hican population are ready and
willing to aocept American institutions
and to be content with them and In gen.
eral they recommend the establishment OF
such laws. general, district and munich
pal, as will give 70 the people of Porto
Rico substantially the same protection
and same laws which are now enjoyed
by the people of the United States.
The report discusses the financial con-
dition Of the country and says that 1t is
largely the outgrowth of Spanish insti-
tutions. The currency amounts to about
I'll, 600, larger sum than was In
circulation prior 90 American occupancy.
The report recommends that the Spanish
bank bills In the island be redeemed and
that the bank be no longer permitted to
Issue currency. 1t also recommends that
as soon. as possible the Porto Rican
money which is now in circulation be
supplanted by United States currency
and that the exchange be made at the
expense OF Porto Rico. Public improve
ments Of all kinds are recommended.
All such concessions to be granted only
after proper advertisement in newspa-
pers In Porto Rico and the United states
and then sold to the highest bidder at
public sale, all to be subject to the con-
troll Of the government Of the island and
all franchises SO granted to be regulated
and directed for the benefit Of 1.-The people.
The report recommends the establish
ment In the island Of the public school
system OF the United States, Recommen-
dation is made that there shall be a com
plete sep arasion of churches and state
and all property, including cemeteries,
purchased with public money shall be
declared property OF the government, ex-
cepting such churches as are used for
religious services exclusively.
The commissioners recognize vested
rights In the island and recommend that
they be protected.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
A STORY DENIED.

Washington, June lit Is officially
denied at the department. of state thai
there have been any exchange whatever
between the department and the German
government or Its representatives relative
to the replacement of the Philadelphia by
the cruiser Newark at Apia, Samoa
The subject has not even been mentioned
in conversation. 10 is said, and nothing
in the nature Of a protest against the
sending of the ship to Samoa has been
lodged. At the navy department. 1t Is
said that no orders have yet been for
wardeu to the Newark and nothing is
known of any German protest. The Ger
man ambassador, DR.. Won Holleben.
authorized denial of the statement that
he had made representations In objection
70 the despatch of the cruiser Newark "a
Samoa
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
WANTS HIS PROPERTY.

Washington, June 1.-The President
has been appealed to by Adolph Lipsczey,
q veteran of the civil war to interoede tor
MIN with the Russian government and
secure q pardon for him. lie went to
Russia in 1856 to obtain n portion of his
fathers estate. he was arrested but be-
ing q naturaiizsd American was released
anu banished from Russia. The petit
TONER recites that he thinks this an
auspicious time during the disarmament
congress, TO obtain a pardon and thereby
obtain his portion of the. property.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
UNITARIAN FESTIVAL.

Boston, June 1.-The annual Unitarian
festival was held in Music hall this even
ing. Hon. John ID. Long. secretary 3f
the navy presided, and there was large
number of both members of clergy and
iaity present The speeches were all Of a
general character, and none dealt with
national topics. Kew. Charles u. Ames
responded tor the ministers. General W.
". Blackmar for the laity and Mrs. Kate
Gaunett Wells for the wives of the minis
ssrs. The last speaker of the evening was
hey. William d. Simonds Of Madison.
Wis.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
THE DECISION SATURDAY.

Paris, June 1.-The court OF cessation,
at noon today resumed hearing the argu-
ments in the application for revision
Of the Dreyfus case. The same audience,
as on previous days Of the hearing was
present, but the rest of the palace of
justice was deserted.
Maitre Monard. counsel for Mime. Drey
fus, resumed his speech. He reviewed
the facts in favor of Dreyfus.
The president OF the court then an
nounced that sentence would be delivered
at one of the approaching sessions OF
the court.
1t Is generally snrmised that this means
sentence win be delivered ON Saturday
at the opening of the sitting of the court
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, June 1.-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are aa
follows:
la Barometer, 90. SOi; thermome-
ter. SO, dew point. 55. humidity, 81 !;
wind. 3; velocity, 9; state of weather.
clear.
sp. m.-Barometer, 20. 7ps; thermoms.
ter, 68, dew point. 81; humidity, 20;
direction. ssSW; velocity, z; state Of
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, rs: minimum
temperature. 81; mean temperature,
68; maximum wind velocity IS S;
precipitation o..
Weather Observation.
The agricultural Departments weather
bureau for yesterday. June /, taken
at p. m. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction OF wind. state Of
weather;
Boston, 76 degrees, ,Sw. clear New York.
80 degrees, SW, clear; Philadelphia,
80 degrees. SW, cloudy; Washington, II
degrees, NV ,cldy; Albany. 80 degrees SW
cldy; Buffalo g desress Y. polondy |;
Chicago, 81 degrees, NE. p oldy; Sc.
Paul. 20 degrees, S. clear; Huron,
Dak.. "a degrees, E. cloudy; Bismarck,
~ degrees, SE, cloudy; Jacksonville. q
degrees ST, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
PRESIDENT TO VISIT ADAMS.

Adams, June l.-William B. Plunkett
has assurances from the President that
he and Mrs. Mckinley and the members
Esd and will remain few days in
Adams.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
COL. DE CLAM ARRESTED.
As Probable Instigator OF the Dreyfus
= Forg cries.

Paris, June al a. m.-Iieut. Col
Dupaty de Clam, seriously implicated by
the re cent proceedings before the Court
of Cessation, as the probable instigator
of some of the forgeriss that have figured
In the Dreyfus affair, was placed under
arrest at half past seven last evening
{ (Thursday) and taken to the Cherche
NJ iCi military prison.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02

II your druggist can't supply you we win
send full sized package Fres II you will give
the name OF your druggist Cut this adv. out
and address Hallock Drug Co., ITO Court ST.,
Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
THE WEATHER.

Boston. June Local forecast Fri
dayi Fair weather, cooler Friday night;
south to southwest winds. Probably
fair Saturday.
Washington, June forecast for FRI
day for New England: Fair Friday and
Saturday; cooler Friday evening, except
stationary temperature on the immedi-
ate coast; fresh southwest to west winds
diminishing.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-02
The Best Cathartic

IS the remedy which win not gripe. nat which
VIII give an easy movement and at the same
time pave the way for nature to assert itself
without the aid of drugs. Such remedy is