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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
Arch Their Backs.

1t is not anger alone that makes cats
arch their backs. Indeed, when two
cats are preparing to fight they do not
assume this attitude. but crouch low,
Just as they do when about to spring
on their prey, the body being EXTEND
ed, and the hair not in the least erect.
But when. on meeting dog suddenly,
fear is combined with anger, when the
cat standing at it's full height, at once
arches its back, with an instructive eff
fort to appear as big and as terrible
as possible. Darwin compares it to the
similar attitude of the lynx when at
tackled, and to that of birds which ruff
file their feathers and spread out their
wings and tail when alarmed 1t is
not noticeable that cat will also arch
its back when in an affectionate frame
of mind, rubbing itself against its
masters leg. At the same time it
slightly raises its fur and holds its tail
erect Its whole attitude is just the
reverse Of that which it assumes when
savage. Darwin accounts for this in
the following words: Certain states
of mind lead to certain habitual ac-
tions, which are of no service. Now,
when a directly opposite state of mind
is induced there is a strong and invol-
untary tendency to the performance of
movement of a directly opposite ma
ture, though it may be of no service"
From "Guesses at Truth" by the
Hare Brothers: Moral prejudices are
the stopgaps of virtue, and, as is the
case with other stopgaps, it is often
more difficult to get either out or in
through them than through any other
part CT the fence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
The Marble Witch,
(By Katharine F. Witzlemen, age 10,
Detroit.)

(By Katharine F. WitZlemen, age 10,
Detroit)
There once lived in certain village
some very rich people who had a son
and daughter. They kept good many
servants, the most important ones be-
ing Rose and Mary Holmes. One day
after these girls had finished their
kitchen work they strolled into the
forest, which was not far from where
they lived, and which was supposed to
be haunted or enchanted. AS they sat
down to rest on big stone Rose said
she did not believe there were any
fairies. AS she said this she instantly
turned to stone. 1t then started to
rain, and the frightened Mary ran to
go home, but she could not find her
way. Suddenly she came to a house
which was all lighted up. She knocked,
and hideous old woman appeared.
She was very dirty and slovenly She
told the girl to come in, and she gave
her bed to sleep on. The next morn
ing she gave her some breakfast and
told her she would show her treasures
to her. They went through many halls,
of marble, of which the furniture also
was marble. Then Mary saw a great
many stones lying around. All at
once some men came in and killed the
witch. Mary then went back to find
Rose, who was slowly returning to her
natural self. and soon the two girls
reached their home. where they told
their wonderful story.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
Preliminary Arrangement.

"These photographs are my souve-
Mrs of travel"
"All these? WE'LL Miss Julia, you've
been an extensive traveller"
mo. l haven't Travelled at ALL
These are souvenirs of the travels I'm
going to travel when l marry rich."-
Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
Hot Wealth er JeWelrY.

Fashion sanctions the wearing of
great deal of jewelry, and women,
nothing loath, true to their feminine
love for ornament, are wearing great
deal of it just now. New and pretty
notions, therefore, are being CON
stantly offered to cater to this fash
ion. The long chains of fine gold, set
with cabochons of amethysts, pearls,
sapphires and other gems, are quite
familiar for watch, purse, vinaigrette
or bonbonniere, but the chain bracelets
to match are a much newer fancy.
Many new notions in jewelry appear
for evening wear. The smart set are
very fond of wearing just one large
gem as pendant on long fine chain,
and, if it is an heirloom so much the
better. This pendant is round, square,
star or heart-shaped, set in Il narrow
gold rim as mabelle wills. Insignia
of office, whether their own or belong
ing to some masculine near and dear,
are also used in this way by milady.
Another favorite fashion, with either
decollete or handsome reception
gown, is to wear single string OF
pearls and a fine gold chain together,
from which hangs a pendant acorn,
the bottom of which is one large pearl
and the upper part many tiny dia-
monds. Horseshoes are much to the
fore just now, for belt buckles and
when composed of pearls and diamonds
are considered the most desirable fin
ish for the girdle of an evening gown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24

back to her, which was just as soon
as possible after the little scene at the
dog show. And now there is added to
her fondness for Brownie a very great
pride that he could make himself
known and prove his claim so cleverly
as he did.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
The Dutch Kitten.

have a little kitten gray;
She's just a ball of fluff
Without name to answer to
She doesn't know enough.
Her nose is kind of wobbly pink:
Her eyes look greenish, but
It's hard to tell their color, cause
She keeps 'em mostly shut.
My aunty brought her cross the sea,
Moren a thousand miles,
From some warm Holland fireplace,
All shiny round with tiles.
[ sometimes ask my kitten gray:
Say, do you love me, dear?"
And then 1 blow real gently in
Her tiny tufted ear.
And when she shakes her head for mo
l do not mind it much.
Cause o. course she doesn't know a wore
OF anything but Dutch!
Fullerton L. Waldo, in Christian Regis
ter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-24
The "Young-oid" Woman of Today.

The "Young-Oid" Woman of Today.
Older women of this day, especially
those belonging to what Is termed
good society, seem to have thrown
Gown the gauntlet of defiance to the
grim destroyer Time and to keep up a
plucky, albeit necessarily unequal,
fight with him to the very death. 1t
is really wonderful to see the spirit
these frail beings display against such
mighty odds, maintaining to the last
a courage that is worthy of better
cause. There is point at which it is
far more dignified and in better taste
to retire than to keep up fight which
must in the end be ghastly. Still
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
Ea st ST. Johnsbury.

James Cogley, who has lived on the G
E. Goodall place several years, ha
bought Walter Russells farm. Prize
paid $500.
Mr.. and Mrs, S. W. Robertson and son
of Woodsville, have been spending a few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Knight.
Frank Knapp has been spending sew
eral days in Boston.
Mrs, Caswell, of St. Johnsbury, is
spending the winter with her sister, Mrs.
Harvey Wood
At the village meeting last week a
committee consisting of Simeon Huse,
II. F. Griswold and E. P. Potter. was
chosen to see what could be done for
protection from fires, and will report at
the meeting at the schoolhouse Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Don Dunton is quite sick.
! At the annual meeting of the third
Congregational church held January l ,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Clerk, F. A. Hovey; treas
urer, W. A. Graham; financial commit
tee, H. F. Griswold, w. ?. Russell, E. p.
Potter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

| lSmall advertisements will be inserted in
| this column in reading matter type at the
| rate OF two cents word for the first inser-
| ton and one cent a word for subsequent in
| sertions. Cash must accompany the order |
| WANTED. A seamstress and woman
| tor general house ork in an institution.
Wages SIS per month. Apply to W.
Grant Fancher, Topstield, Mass.
BROoKs-TYLER Dry Goods Co., have
the largest line of gents smoking Jackets
and bath robes ever shown in town.
| want to buy a map of Caledonia
county issued about 1865. Charles S.
Hastings,
TYPEwRITNG. Orders for typewriting
OF any description promptly filled. Ac-
curate work. Margaret Robbie, 40 Spring
street, or CALIFORNIAN office.
NEvERsLIP ICE cREEpERs. Bundv's
shoe store, AS Main street.
SLEGGHs, ROBES, BLANKETS ANd HAIR
NEssEs. Old sleighs taken in exchange.
Bundy and Weeks, as Main street.
WILSON CASH GROCERY Co., 90 Rail-
road street. Turkeys, Chickens, Gran
berries, Confectionery, Nuts, for Christ
mas. Call in and see us.
For SALE. A two.s seated sleigh, single
runners. Can be seen at Ryan's carriage
mandatory.
SHORTHAND AND TYPEwRIrING solic-
tied. Helen Rckaby, 80 Eastern Ave
nue..
TYPEWRITER for rent. A. H. Barbour.
Two FURNISHED rooms to let, suitable
for light housekeeping. No. 80, Eastern
avenue.
SPECIAL SALE. c. F. Gibbs has now a
SPLENDID assortment of PALMS, FERNS,
BULBS, etc. He will have a special sale
of these things during this month. Call
and see the beauties.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
Death of r1r. DucIos.

Joseph DucIos died at the home of his
son, Joseph E. Duclos. on Caledonia
street Thursday night at the age of rs
years.
He was born in Sanaze P. O., Feb. 20.
1924. When nine years old he came to
the States, living first at Rouses Point,
N. y, then at Vergennes, Worcester and
Lebanon. Coming to St. Johnsbury in
1868 he entered the foundry at the scale
shops, and up to six years ago, when
failing health compelled retirement, he
had been continuously employed there.
He was married at Worcester in 1851 to
Mary Brown. who, with three children,
Joseph E., Abraham and Mrs. Louis La.
mine, all of this place, survive him. The
funeral was held Saturday morning at
Notre Dame DIES Victories church. Mr..
Duclos was an honest, upright. conscien-
tious citizen, who will be missed by many
associates.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
Figures from our Banks,

The First National Bank declared its
ODD dividend Tuesday of 2 1-2 per cent.
Their statement issued at the aame time
shows resources and liabilities each of
81, 142,053 90, a surplus of 500, 200 and
undivided profits amounting to So.
1885.
The Woodsvlle National Bank, of
which Herbert W. Allen is cashier. paid
to its stockholders a dividend of 8 per
cent. This bank has surplus and profits
amounting to $4,000, which has ac.
cumulated in two years in addition to
theannu dividends of 6 per cent paid to
its stockholders.
The Citizens Bank paid its semi-annual
dividend Of 4 per cent to its stockholders
and a dividend of 2 per cent to
its depositors. On New Years dav
all the directors were present at the
meeting and after the business was tran.
sacted they, with the treasurer and as.
s'stant treasurer, were the guests OF
President a. L. Baily at dinner at the
Avenue House.
The National Bank Of Newburv at
Wells River closed the year with deDosits
amounting to $1S4 5000 and surplus
and profits amounting to $81 $50 IS,
The patrons Of this bank received as a
New Years souvenir a handsome leather
card case.
The Merchants Bank paid a sen,i.annua,
dividend OF 2 per cent to its dcpositors
IN the savings department, but
passed their dividend to the stock
holders. The bank has done ar
excellent business the past six month,
and is now IN better condition thar
ever before. At a meeting of the direc
tors L. D. Hazen resigned from the boart
and Alex. Cochran OF Ryegate was elect
ed to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Hazen ha
been connected with this bank for abou
20 years and was for a time it's president
The Passumpsic Savings Bank paid it
semi-annual dividend of one and three
fourths per cent to its $500 deuositor
on Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
W. c. T. U. neeting.

At the meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union held on Tuesday
afternoon Dec. 26, at Mrs. S. H. Brack
ett's, an interesting programme was
given. The topic was the Anti.Saloon
League as an ally OF the Woman Chris.
tan Temperance Union. Several articles
taken from the American Issue, the ma
tional organ Of the Anti-Saloon League,
were read and discussed, also an article
on the situation in Utah. Mrs. Partridge,
OF Claremont, friend of Mrs. Leland's,
gave very interesting and helpful talk
about her work as state superintendent
of prison, jail and almshouse for ten
years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
st. Johnsbury Center.

Mrs. E. H. Campbell and daughter
Grace have been visiting relatives at
North Andover, N. H.
Miss Cora Sargent returned to her
school at Lyndon last Tuesday.
The following officers have been elected
by the Sunday school board at the Meth
odist church for the ensuing year: Super
intendent, Miss Cora B. Sargent; asst.
supt., Mrs. H. A. Lougee; secretary, Miss
Ella Simpson; treasurer, Miss Ida NJ.
Lyford.
Robert ?. Nichols has been spending a
few days with friends in Manchester.
Mrs. E. A. Mongeon and son are visit.
ing relatives in New Hampshire.
Mrs. AZ. D. Park aud Fred Hill have
both been having an attack Of grip.
Mrs, Blood of Thetford is visiting her
son, George Blood.
The Ladies Mite society will give a
chicken pie supper at the Methodist
church next Friday evening. The supper
will be followed by a lecture by J H.
Hoffman of St. Johnsbury. Admission
20 cents.
VIM. Scale of Providence, r. l., has
been spending few days here.
Willie Forsythe had one foot badly |
hurt at the scale shops last Saturday by |
having an iron bar tall on it.
Several from this place attended the
wedding of w, c. Rodifa and Miss Maggie
Hill at St. Johnsbury last Wednesday
evening.
The Ladies Sewing circle of the Univer-
salist Society willmeet with Mrs. Martha
Wheeler on Friday afternoon.
The Unversalst society will hold a
parish meeting on Wednesday evening of
this week.
Th school directors have decided to
close the school in the Stark district this
winter and the scholars will be trans
ported from there to the Centre schools
by Mr.. Joyce.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
At SummervilIe.

George W. Young received a telegram
yesterday announcing the death of his
grandchild, Loren W, Young. He was
the youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
Young and died at his home in South
Sudbury, Mass.
Miss Jennie A. Gale, who leaves for her
new field of labors in Beloit, Wis, today,
was given farewell reception last night.
Besides nelghbors and friends there was
a large attendance of members of the
Christian Endeayor societies, in which
organization she has long been an active
member, and who presented her with
Bible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
Births
At st Johnsbury. Jan. 1, son to Mr.. and
Mrs w. E. Kellogg.
At LyndonvilIe, Dec. 20. daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Wilmer Davis.
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury, D 27. by Rev. M. Dom
aldson, Walter c. Rodliff and Maggie Hill.
At st. Johnsbury. Jan /. by Rev. Edward
T. Fairbanks, William Nathan Gilbert and
Myrtle May Howard.
At St. Johnsbury Dec. 80, by Rev. M. C.
Henderson. Sherman G. Doty and Bessie L.
Webster, both of ST. Johnsbury.
At st. Johnsbury. Jan 1, by Rev. G. w.
Hunt. John M. Corskie of Barre and Annie
Davie of st. Johnsbury.
At st. Johnsbury, Dec 90, by FIR. Bots.
sonnault, Louis LaBay and Georgianna
Plant, both of Danvile.
At Lyndon Center, Jan 1, by Rev. G. A
Downey, Ceylon Forsythe and Emma A
Quimby
At Barton. Jan 1, by Rev. R. L. Sheaff,
Henry r. Cutter and Ida Miles.
At North Oanvile. Dec %. by Rev. ]. D.
Waldron, w. H. Fellows and Martha Paquin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
At Fairbanks Village.

A. F. O'MaIley Of Gardner, Mass, is
spending the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. O'Mal!ey.
The scale shops are shut down for
three days beginning Jan. 1, for the pur-
pose Of taking invoice.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. F. Smith spent New
Years day at Barton.
Miss May Lowell is visiting her par
ents at Danville this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
Deaths.

aged rs years.
At East Burke. Dec. 25 lunela Coe, aged
&c years, 10 months.
At South Sudbury, Mass Jan 2, Loren w,
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Young,
aged four months. and grandson of George
w. Young of St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
STAMMERING
CURED. NO CURE, NO PAY.
JOHN |. sTANYAN, Specialist,
Heaton's Block, Montpelier, VT.

What Supt. of Education Says.
Superintendent of Education,
State of Vermont
Montpelier, Nov. 81 1899.
To whom this may be of interest:
Having awaited myself of he opportunity
to observe Mr., John L. Stanyans method of
treating impediments of speech, l most
heartily commend him and his work to all
who suffering in this manner. His theory
seems to be practical, his treatment positive
and intelligent, and the results speedy and
sure.
With confidence in Mr.. Stanyan and his
work, 1 remain,
., Very truly yours.
MASON S. STONE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

Mems Heavy All Wool Bust
ness Suits in single breast Sack
Goats, worth $3.50, now S448.
Sizes "a to AZ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

Mems Heavy All Wool, Fancy
Stripe, reduced from $500 to
1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

Ladies' Kersey Coats.
10 Ladies' Fine Black Kersey
Coats. Finely made and lined.
Now 1915. Marked down
from $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
MCKibben \ Co.'s
Line Of Fur Goats,

Largest line in town or county.
Manufactured by the Oldest Fur
Goat Company in st. Paul, the
fur coat city Of America.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

Mems M Heavy All Wool Chin
emilia Oh Refers. Reduced from
$1,000 to $8.48.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

- 10 Ounce Washington Mills
Standard WorSted in Black. Gut
Always and Sacks, worth $1,000,
now 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03

Mems Fancy Worsted Suits,
Single and Double Goats with
Double Breasted Vests, reduced
from $3.50 to 1898.
The hatchet., 1900-09-02

There something very wrong the bathing beach, The
number of lives lost by dowing this place should
sufficient to close up bathing beach pur
OF the city should be constructed and managed that
would be matter of impossiby have accidents from
drowning The contemplated patrol asked for by the Commits
sones should have been established the beach the
the place opened to the public If this had been DONE
many lives would have been saved closing the door after
the horse has out of the stable.
The hatchet., 1900-09-02
Rufu. chon,s,. nna writing.

George Ticknor, the historian Of
Spanish literature, was once called as
a witness In n case In which Rufus
Choate was engaged. and. being seated
by the eminent counselor. was attract
ed by the notes which he had made Of
the evidence. After eying them with
interest, he remarked that the writing
reminded him of two autograph letters
In his pOssesslon-One Of Manuel the
Great Of Portugal dated 1912 and the
other OF GOnsalvo de CordOva. the
great captain, written a few years
earlier. ANY one who has glanced
over these remarkable specimens OF
chirography will marvel that 1t was
possible to make out n syllable of such
illeglble scrawls)
"These letters" Mr.. Ticknor assured
Mr.. Choate, "were written $50 years
ago. and they strongly resemble your
notes of the present trial"
Choate instantly replied, Remark
able men, no doubt they seem to have
been much In advance of their time."-
Caroline Ticknor In Truth.
The hatchet., 1900-09-02
THE PARACHUTE.
A Monks Experiments In AIR Flight
In the Eleventh Century. -


Credible accounts exist of an English
BenedlctIne monk, Oliver of Malmes-
bury. In the eleventh century having
tried to fly by precIpltatlng himself
from the height OF tower with the as
sistance Of wings attached to his arms
and his feet. 1t is said that having
gone along a little way he fell and
broke his legs. He attributed his acci-
dent to failure to provide his apparatus
with a tail. which would have helped
preserve his equilibrium and made his
descent a gentler one.
In the sixteenth century Leonardo da
Vinci first demonstrated that Bird
which is heavier than the air, sustains
itself, advances In the air, "by render
ing the fluid denser where II passes
than where 1t does not pass" In order
to fly II has to fix Its point Of support
on the air. It's wings In the descend
ing stroke exert pressure from above
down, the reaction OF which from be-
low up forces the center of gravity Of
its body to ascend at each instant to
the height at which the bird wishes to
mG..'r 1t. Some sketches which
have come down to us prove that Leo
nardo occupied himself. like oliver Of
Malmesbury, with giving man the pow
er to fly by the assistance of wings
suitably fixed to the body.
We owe to Leonardo also the inven-
tion Of the parachute, which he de-
scrihad I'm the following terms. "If a
man had pavilion each side Of which
was 10 braces wide and II braces high,
he might cast himself from any height
whatever without fear of danger" 1t
may be said, too, of Leonardo da Vinci
that he was the first to suggest the
idea of the screw propeller.-Apple-
tons popular Magazine.
The hatchet., 1900-09-02

Still another of Co. "a, Emmett Guards of this city,
given his life TO his counys Expressions of sadness
are heard from all parts of the city for the loss of
young comrade whose greatest happiness fight for his
country Sympathy is expressed by all for his mother
whom he was very much devoted cablegram from Manila
brings the news of the death of Joseph Chant of Troop
Cavalry U. w. at the age of eighteen cat the commence
men OF the American Spanish he enlisted in the Reg
men District OF Columbia Volunteers and going with his reg
iment to Cuba served in Company until they this
city, where he mustered out. Remaining home few
months ne reenised in the th Cavalry and sent to the
Philippines where he died July 90 1900 of disease
remains will be brought home and inferred Arlington His
mother Mrs Martha j. Chant lives No south
west
There is doubt but that be largely attended
and that the young hero will be given recognition
deserved by those who give their lives their ALL for their
try's good.
The hatchet., 1900-09-02
"sPARTAcUs."
The AuthOr's story OF How He caAs
60 Write IL.

20 Write IL.
A writer in the Lewiston Journal
who interviewed Rev. Elijah Kellogg
says:
When asked II he had written any
declamations besides "Spartacus to the
Gladlators," "Regulus to the Cartha'
gInlans," "VirginIus to the Roman Ar
my" and "Pericles to the People," he
replied that he had written "Icilius,"
but that II had never been published.
Then he asked the writer II he had
ever heard how "Spartacus" came to
be written, and when told that he had
never heard an authentic statement
concerning 1t Mr.. Kellogg sald
During my first year In Andover
Theological seminary we were required
to write original declamatiOns and de-
claim them before an audience. A COM
mittee Of three seniors criticised the
speaker publicly, and Professor Parke
performed the same duty privately. l
always dreaded to face an audience
and especially to be criticised publicly,
and so | thought would write some
thing that would so interest them In
the story of It that the critics would
forget to notice the errors and so i
wrote 'Spartacus.' When had finish
ed declalming 1t, the professor asked
the committee If they had any sugges'
tlons to offer, and they said they had
not, but Professor Parke told me pri-
vately that there were errors that
might be mentioned, but that he was
glad had made departure from the
old custom Of declaiming nothing but
sermons and moral disquisitlons and
had given them some rhetoric"
SO the author Of "Spartacus" was the
first declaimer of II. Little did he
think that he was the first Of thou
sands of academic and collegiate
youths on both sides of the sea to re-
cite a composition Of so humble origin.
This bit of literary history Is precious
as coming from the lips Of this grand
old man, and this interview will forev-
er have a safe place In the treasure
house Of the writer's memory.