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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Business Notes.

Thomas Rickaby has moved his real e.
tate office from so Eastern Avenue to
room in Joseph Gauthier's store lust
above the Pythan building.
Jones & Shields have been doing
large, business this year notwithstand-
ing the advance in the price of their pro.
Ducts. They have had a man on the
road and he has sold way ahead of
orders and the firm have been increasing
tneir help to keep up with the demand
for their goods
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Youthful Crooks In CUSTODY.

Hartford, July 10.-After long chase.
John Foley, 10 years old, and Levi
Kusnitzky, is, were arrested. charged
with highway robbery. The COMPLAIN
ant IN the case was John Kennedy. 60
years old, who reported that he was
held up and robbed in one of the citv
parks, The chase was continued for
nearly mile, when Officer Bogue fired.
striking Foley in the back and bringing
him down. Both then gave themselves
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

You say" pursued the chairman of
the legislative investigating commit
tee, that he resorted to no bribery
whatever during the campaign, so far
as you know"
Yes, sir" replied the witness; that
is what said"
Did he not circulate several boxes
Of cigarsF"
Yes sir, but them cigars wasn't
Drlbes. Here's one Of 'em. You can
try ft"-Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
MexiCO'S PODUIar presidant

City Of Mexico, July 1O.-The electora,
colleges met in the chief towns and
cities all over the republic yesterday
and cast their votes for president. The
returns will come in slowly from the
outlying states, but great majority of
the votes were cast for General Diaz.
insuring his reelection for the term Of
four years dating from Dec 1 next.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Father Made Her Channa niai

Peru' Ind, July 1O.-After living volun.
tarily on a diet of vinegar. salt ona
lemons for year, refusing all food and
reducing her weight from 1876 to 60
pounds, Pearl Curry, 10 years old, of this
place. was forced by her father to change
her diet as death seemed only matter
OF Few days. Curry held the child and
by desperate efforts forced a small
quantity OF milk down her throat. This
ne repeated number of times each day,
She is gaining in weight now,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Priest and School Teacher Welded

worcester, Mass, July 1O.-Rev. M, J..
Coutlee, priest Of the Roman Catholic
church, and Miss Georgiana Perrier,
formerly schoolteacher in Ontario,
who eluded her parents and came 800
miles, were married by Rev. Arthur
st. James in the French Baptist church
here Monday. A surging crowd filled
the street and crowded the edifce during
the ceremony
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Sentenced For MansIauohter.

Manchester, VT, July 1O.-Nelson w.
Cover, who was recently convicted of
manslaughter for running over and
causing the death of Mrs. Florence I.
Hall, as she was boarding an electric
car, was sentenced by Judge Watson
to not less than seven nor more than
eight years in the state prison at Wind
sor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
A Rnpid OhserYer-

Here is a story with a moral; A
countryman had just returned from a
Journey to Paris. One of his cronies
asked him what opinion he had formed
of the Parisians.
delightful people," he replied, 'but
frivolous, changeable and altogether
incapable Of forming an attachment
of any duration"
"How long were you there?" asked
his friend.
Three days."-Chicago News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Hlahwayman Made Lis Eseane

Brockton, Mass, July 1O.-Irving A,
Wiley. jewelry salesman, while re-
turning to his home at . late hour Sat-
urday evening, was shotby an unknown
highwayman, who attempted to relieve
him of case of jewelrJ valued at $500,
and is in a critical condition. The as
sailant, becoming frightened, made his
escape without getting any booty,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Worcester Has a COtIv Fire

worcester, Mass, JulylO. Fire which
started in the lumber yart of E. B, Crane
q GO. caused loss estimated at about
$lz0'O Inc Wholesale grocery house Of
the Daniels, Cornell company will sns-
tain practically a total loss, 7. Cnsb.
ing & Co., dealers in hay ard grain will
have loss estimated at $8OpO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Man and Bow Killed.

Providence, July 1O.-Two fatal acct
dents occurred in this city yesterday.
Chester Waterman, 8 years old, was hit
In the stomach by base ball, receiving
injuries that resulted in his death 10
minutes later, and James Crandall, aged
"a, fell down stairs and fractured his
skull, dying almost instantly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
twenty-five SMALLPOX Patients.

Fall River, Mass, July 1O.-An I'M
looked for case of smallpox developed in
a family quarantined at the pesthouse
Monday in the person of Mary Caron. 2
years old, whose parents had become
afflicted with the disease, and the entire
family removed to the pesthouse as a
precautionary measure. There are now
% patients in the pesthouse.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

Key West, July 10.-The Spanish
schooner Pursima Conception, EMPLOYED
IN the cattle trade between Florida and
CUBA, has been given up as lost. She
sailed from Cardenas June 10, bound for
this city, and was last sighted about two
weeks ago. The Conception had a crew
Of nine men.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Teeth Enfrnectd

Or Stevens, dentist, of Bradford, Vt.
VINO mas extracted teeth for over 500
people IN this city by the use of the
vibrator will be at the Avenue House
again. Wednesday, July IS. Everybody,
sick or well, can have teeth extracted
without the least danger. Give him a
call, he will please you. ' "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Woodman Committed Suicide,

osslpee, N. H., July 1O.-Ihe theory NJ
murder in the case of Hemtn L. Wood
man, whose body was found in his hern
with a bullet hole in the head, proves to
be without foundation in flct, and the
case is now considered by Coroner
Louge as one of suicide.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Children Run Down BY Electric cars

New York, July 1O-Marie Laveglio
. years old, was instantly killed. while
Esperanza Valenza, years old and
frank Bernhardt, 6, were seriously in
Jured, as result of being run down bv
trolley cars in Brooklyn yesterday
Bernhard is likely to die.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Mourned Over Wiie's Death.

Manchester, NJ, H., July 1O.-After
grieving and brooding for two years
over the death of his beloved wife.
Charles j. Warrington, unable to stand
the strain, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself at Pine Grove cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Eastman Held Without Rail.

Cambridge, Mass, July 1O-In the
third district court Monday the case of
Charles F. Eastman, charged with muir
dering RichaTd H. Grogan, Jr, his
brother-in-law, on July 4, was con-
tinued until July II. He was not ad-
mitted to bail
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

japanese theatres have their boxes so
arranged that the ladies can change
their dresses, as it is not considered sty.
ilsh for lady to appear an entire even.
ing in one dress and with the same orna-
mentS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

oa Manc4ester' N. H., July 1o.-Mra
u 1919, Sc l'eeu OIL East Manchester, while
fo,I ennIe tor an OBJECT on a high shelf,
stat :, oii' 'ne chalr In which she had been
u .~nu'hs ana sustained Injuries from
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
Family Of Nine Fatally posoned

49, 1870 1 rsocN' July lO.-An entire family
49, S inh' consisting Of nine persons,
st. u yesterday near Calico Rock, from
49,. e ed POISONOUS toadstools mistaking
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

The French government has added
Two ships to the instruction fleet in or
der to save the wear and tear of battle
ships for mere instruction purposes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
BOXER PLACARD,

BOXER PLACARD.
God assist the Boxers
The Patriotic Harmoni Corps;
1t is because the Foreign Devils disturb the
Middle Kingdom,
Urging the people to join their religion
To turn their backs on Heaven;
Venerate not the Gods and forget the An.
cestors
Men violate the human obligations:
Women commit adultery.
Foreign Devils are not produced by mankind
II you doubt this,
Look at them carefully:
No rain falls.
The earth is getting dry.
This l. because the Churches stop the Heaven.
The Gods are angry,
The Genii are vexed;
Both are come down from the mountains 70
deliver the doctrine.
Burn up the yellow written PRAYERS:
Light incense sticks,
To invite the Gods and Cent? of all the
grottoes,
The Gods will come out of the grottoes.
The Senii will come down from the noun
And support the human bodies to practise
the boxing.
When all the military accomplishments or
tactics
Are fully learned,
1t will not be difficult to determine the For
eign Devils" then.
Push aside the railway tracks,
Pull out the telegraph poles.
Immediately after this destroy the steamers
The great France
Will grow cold and down-hearted:
The English and the Russians will certainly
Let the various "Foreien Devils" a,,be killed
M ay the whole elegant Empire of the Great
Ching Dynasty be ever prosperous,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
HOdqson Announces His Saiek.

Cape Coast Castle, July 10.-A letter
from Sir Frederic Hodgson, governor of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
A Boxer Placard.

A correspondent of the London Stan.
darp writing from Tien Tsin, last April,
gave the following translation of pla-
card or proclamation issued by the Box
ers to stir up the Chinese mobs to kill the
foreign devils"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

A Nations Tribute to valor.
Somebody has said that a Gothic %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
SIR FREDERIC H,DGsON.

the Gold Coast Colony, dated at Akwe-
busu, July 1, has been received here, an
nouncing his sfety.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
ROYAL
Baking Powder

The strongest, pureSt, most efficient and
wholesome of leavening agents. Not lowest
in price, yet the most economical; indispens-
able to all who appreciate the best and most
healthful food.
Our country is enjoying prosperity almost
unsurpassed in its history.
For every one there is money enough to
buy that to eat which is pure, sound, good,
wholesome.
Why should we use cheap, impure, I'M
healthful articles of food3 There is no
economy in them; they endanger the health,
they may cost life. There are reported
almost daily cases of sickness caused by eat
ing cake, buildings or biscuit made with the
cheap, alum baking powders
In all articles for food buy and use only
the best. The good health of the family is
of first consideration.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11

Alum is used in many baking powders because makes
them cheap 1t costs less than two cents pound
Alun IS corrosive poison Think of feeding it to chill
dren Yet the manufacturers of well-known aim,
powders are actually denying that their goods contain it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

fl play, regatned the Pawn lost in the opening,
finally had the better position. but not suffi-
cient win. Hodges had been on the defensive for
a day and half, but finally. by excellent play,
succeeded in establishing game. Seeing that
the match would have been won for America any
way, he offered "a draw, which. however. not
accepted. The gallant Englishman resigned in
stead.
4 bright and pleasant morning attracted the chess
players earlier hour than usual to the scene
of the match. 1t taken as a good omen that
there American weather" The spectators
felt extremely hopeful, and confidence increased
with the progress OF the games.
There is hardly any chess club. from Boston to
California and from Maine Texas. which
represented by one more delegates. Before the
beginning of play the lovers of the royal game
Incidents Of the first day and specuIating on the
results of the match and OF the single games
sealed on Friday night We're revealed and the play
About noon hope had risen high in American
hearts for an overwhelming victory then seemed
probable Barry, Showater, Voigt, Hymes and Del
mar were regarded certain winners and the
position OF the OTHER games indicated draw at
least and a possible win for Hodges If all had
gone well this would have meant a score of ~ to
The first victory for the American side was won
by John F. Barry the Boston expert, who now
cable matches. Shortly after the resumption of
play Atkins ru- Of pawns which h, always b had
tonian then assumed the offensive and with few
crushed his opEonent who resigned on the thirty
third move This game tied the Shortly
afterward America assumed the lead. Lawrence
surrendered to NOgt who by steady play Increased
his advantage SO that he finally had four Pawns to
the good.
The Englishman Lee hard pressed by Showalter
sought relief by exchanging Queens but only
brought additional trouble upon himself, for soon
afterward the Kentuckian gained Rock for
Knight and Pawn, At this stage the game was
discounted by the entire audience when
suddenly like bolt from the blue. the news came
that Showalter bad lost second Pawn which
completely altered the aspect of the game On the
forty-eighth move Showater proposed a draw
which accepted by Lee.
Edward Hymes had cleyerly followed up his adj
Pawns 70 the good expected to add another
point to the American score. There was, however
danger OF Bishops of opposite colors remaining on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
CONSOLIDATING CUBAN DEP4RTuENTs
GENERAL LEE WILL. PROBABLY BE APPoINTr,
MILITARY GOVERNOR OF HAVANA.

GENERAL LEE WILL PROBABLY BE APPOINTED
MILITARY GOVERNOR OF HAVANA
Washington. March 2i-Secretary Root said TO-
day that while he was in Havana ARRANGEMENTS
were made for the consolidation OF the Department
OF the Province of Havana and Pinar del Rio
commanded by Brigader-General Fitzhugh Lee
and the Department of Havana. commanded
by BrigadieT- General William Ludlow into one
department. under the command of General
Lee to be known probably as the Depart
ment of Havana and Pinar del Rio The de-
partment commanded by General Ludlow was prac-
ticay confined 10 the city OF Havana and is within
the limits of the Province of Havana commanded
by General Lee. The details OF the execution Of
this general plan OF merging department into
the other. were specially conided by Secretary
Root TO the three officers directly concerned
Major-General Wood General Ludlow and General
eminent of the city of Havana pending lis com
plete transfer 20 the Cuban authorities The nrnh-
abilities are that General Lee viii act as Military
Governor of the city under the direction of General
Wood. When General Ludlow IS relieved which
viii probably be in a few days he will return m
this city resume consideration Of the imDortant
work Of organizing the proposed Army War Col
lege
Secretary Root also said that gradual reduction
Of the military force now occupying Cuba viii
ensue. The ranking officers Of the force are too
numerous IN proportion to the number of enlisted
men. The surplus will by degrees be dispensed
with and the officers assigned TO duty Ia this
country and at other military stations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
AMERICANS WIN AGAIN.
ENGLAND DEFEATED IN THE GABLE
CHESS MATCH BY A SCORE OF
SIX TO FOUR

For the third time of the five matches played
America has the Anglo-American cable ehess
match. The score-six wins TO four-is the same
as was made last year. The beautiful cup the
emblem of international chess championship gwen
by Sir George Newnes. will remain here for another
year and a victory year will make 1t per-
manent possession.
The contest was spirited throughout and fun OF
vicisstudes England drew first blood and then IL
looked as If America would achieve an overwhelm-
ing victory; but later the day it was question
whether America would be able to win the match
by one point. The whole issue hinged on the game
between Pillsbury and Blackburne and the contest
between Bellingharn and Hodges. Blackburne, py
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

II decreased Great Britain's chances OF - Favo-
RelIlngham few minutes later resist, ~ a.ivln-
OF Hodges giving the American team ''e
'HsT ~ Sewnes. speaking OF the nternat'0"''
contest. said; -,
The American team 10y its success to-laS, one
IT'S second consecutive game ana oatS ~ Is an
necessary 10 saw that the contest vas - and IN
with the greatest cordiahty on botA S Tb. Ameri-
cans Certainly have played with grea. CIV will be
spirit and / trust that the hhaI e"n''
carried on In the same spirit ..,
c,o,s,ra,,,a,orx messages were exchanged ostv
the clubs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

the board. which would have nulllhed Whites sl-
periority and drawn the game on the thirty-ninth
move, IN difficult position, the former intercol-
ieBlale champion went aStray, and although he
emerged from the complication with three PaWns to
the good the dreaded Bishops Of opposite colors
We're there, and Hymes could not win on the
10 draw. " A0'
on board No. early In the forenoon Marshall
offered a draw. which rejected although Jack
son had TO admit that the position was nrrfartIy
even. With Knight and Bishop and equal mum,
Der OF Pawns each side honors would have baan
divided except for the fact that Marshall exCaaIed
his time limit. In penalty therefor the game wos
forfeited to Great Britain S was
That sturdy veteran Delmar gave an exhibition
OF chess proweSs which 10 older players recalled
the days when he considered the chamnion -
the United States. Playing with brillianGv vet
colors ~ '' MS
The score of the match follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
SENDING FLAGS TO THE PHILIPPINES

ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY OFFICERS OF I.AFAY.
ETTE POST. G. A. r.
Washington. March 24-Allan c. Blackwell conn
mander of Lafayette Post, G. A r. of New-Yor,
City. and Wilbur F. Brown. adjutant and past COM
,nander Of the post were at the War Deuart-
heht to-day and arranged for the transportation
on the transport Sumner OF five hundred United
States flags to Manila for free distribution among
the native officials and citizens OF that city The
flags are by feat. and of the best bunt-
ing IN strict accordance with military regulations
The action of Lafayette Post was inspired nv ;,
letter from Lieutenant Colonel James Parker Of
the 42d Infantry. who is with his regiment in the
th1Ipplnes. lie spoke of the good results OF dis
paying American flags on the schoolhouses in the
Phlippines. and suggested the advisability of q
general distribution OF flags among the neople in
the Archipelago Including this lot LAFAYETTE Post
mas already sent to the new possessions OF the
United States nearly fifteen hundred flags and he
work has been done entirely without outside aid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

London. Match 24,-The Cate Monaco presented a
brilliant scene this evening when at the conclu-
sion OF the international cable chess match Sir
George Newnes announced that the fifth match
had been won by the American team by 6 games
TO l. He proposed three cheers for the Americans
The rooms were crowded with the leading Eng
hsh and Continental chess players. who displayed
the greatest interest particularly when at 10 O'Clock
II was noted that the match was n tie Soon after
TINS Delmar defeated Trenchard, giving the Ameri-
can team extra point. This Iefr ,hs ratarsr
blackourne against Ptsbury and Relinghsn
against Hodges, The announcement of Drawn
game between Blackburne and Pillshrrv pavs great
satisfaction to the friends OF the veteran although
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE AT H4r4N4

THE ESSEX FORCED To TAKE PILOT n, ,,1or
TON or NAVAL REGULATIONS
Washington March 24.-Commander Courts Of
the Essex. has Informed the Navy Department
that the port authorities OF Havana have com
PEELED him to take aboard and pay a pilot on en-
teriHg that harbor This is in violation OF the
naval regulations which declare that n pilot shall
not be taken naval vessel except when they
cannot be dispensed with In safety. Havana Har-
Dor is notably easy OF entrance, It is not main
tanned that a pilot Is necessary for naval shin
with accurate charts. but there is system OF
compulsory piotage in force there the Essex was
obliged TO yield 10 the port authorities The Navy
Department, however. is not disposed to accept
the action OF the Army officers at Havana as final.
and Acting Secretary Allen has protested to the
Secretary OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
EULoGIES OF CONGRESSMAN EpEs

Washington, March 24-In the House to-day euio-
giles of the late Representative Epes of Virginia
were delivered Those who spoke were Messrs
Hay Swanson. Otey and Lamb OF Virginia:
Jenkins of Wisconsin Rhea. Berry and Wheeler
of Kentucky; Williams. OF Mississippi; Clayton of
Alabama; De Almond, of Missouri; Mccall. OF
assachusetts, and Ball. of Texas Resolutions OF
respect and eulOgY passed and as "a further
mark Of respect the House adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
0FFIcER's SENTENCE COMMITTED.

Washington, March 24.-The President to-day COM
Tnuted to the forfeiture of three months pay the
sentence OF dismissal imposed by a general court
martial convened at Manila In the case OF Captain
Harry Walsh, Of the 9th Volunteer Infantry
Captain Walsh is in the Philippines and will
be ordered 10 resume his duties with mis- regiment
He has been under since his arrival
"a the Philippines. in consequence OF an escapade
Malta the journey Manila.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-03
FLORIDA.
Two Weeks Tour via the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad.

The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour
of the season to Jacksonville, allowing
two week in Florida, will leave New
York and Philadelphla, February the
9Th.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
tions Zone berth), and meals en- route
in both directions while travelling on
the special train, will be sold at the
following rates: New York, $4,000;
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore
and Washington, $4800; Pittsburg,
$4,000, and at proportiOnate rates from
other points.
For tickets, itineries, and other in
formation apply to ticket agents, Tour
ist Agent at 1896 Broadway, New York
7S9 Broad Street, Newark, n. j.. B.
COurlaender, Jr., Passenger Agent
Baltimore District, Baltimore District,
Baltimore, Md; Colin Studds, Passen.
ger Agent Southern District, Wash.
ington, ID. c.; Thos. E. Watt, Passen
ger Agent Western District, Pitts
burg, Pa; or to Geo. W. Boyd, Assis
tant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.