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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
The End of the Century,.

This is the last year OF the 10th cen.
| fury.
The question has been settled, for tn.
United States, by absolute law.
This is proved by the discovery of an
old act of Parlia ment, which answered
the whole question some $50 years ago.
That is to say, the act settled the cues.
ton for Great Britain as it was then CON.
stituted, including the colonies which
aiterward became the United States
These colonies took British law and prp.
cedents as the basis of their laws except
where expressly modified.
In 1851 the act in question pa George
H., was passed by the British Parlia.
ment for the revision of the calendar: if
embodied this Gregorian rule which bad
already been adopted by Catholic coun.
tries. 1t reads:
THE years OF Chistian Era are demon.
mated as years current from the mid.
night between the 31st of Decen Der and
the list OF January Immediately subse.
quent to the birth of Christ, according to
the chronological determination of that
event by Dionysius Exignus"
Surely this language is definite. Ac.
cording to it the hrstyea OF the Chris.
tan era begins with Jan. /, 1 and ends
Dec. 81. 1. The hundredth year and the
first century ends with Dec. 81, 100.
The 10th century ends with Dec. 81.
1900 New York World.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Didn't Accomplish Their Purpose.

Attleboro, Mass, Jan. 30.-Two men
attempted to rob Henry Hayward, clerk
of the Park hotel, of $500 late Saturday
night, but did not succeed. One robber
concealed himself in the reading room,
where the light had been extinguished,
and the other from the exterior, rang a
call from the side entrance. Hayward
answered the bell, but there was no one
at the door. AS he turned back he was
attacked and felled with a sandbag,
which caused a severe confusion of his
skull. He was not knocked out how
ever, and began to shout, at which the
robbers fed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
TRADE GENERALLY QUIET.
Unsatisfactory Business, With Exception OF
Cotton and Wooden Manufactures.

Exceptions to the quiet and even dull
ness shown by many lines of trade anc
speculation are found in the active de-
mand for wooden goods for next falls
delivery and in the active call for dry
goods on spring account. t-
In the latter direction prices show
special strength, and the bulk of the
business placed in woolens has been at
advances of rs to 40 percent. In other
lines notable steadiness is shown in
prices.
Weather conditions throughout the
country have been against retail trade
in seasonable goods and there is very
general complaint of large stocks of
winter goods in the hands of this branch
of trade. Another effect of the unusual
ly mild weather is that shown in the
northwestern lumber business. Lack of
snow will probably insure a reduction
on the cut of last year and this, COM
Dlned with smaller stocks points to at
least a maintenance OF present lumber
quotations.
Wooden manufacturers have consti-
tuted an exception to the general quiet.
They opened their order books this week,
and an unusually heavy volume of bust
ness Is reported to have been recorded.
This is reflected in better demand for
raw wool, particularly at Boston, where
sa.es have exceeded those of recent
weeks.
cotton goods are reported in good de-
mand at nearly all markets and the con-
tidence as to spring business in dry goods
and clothing is a notable feature, in
sharp contrast, in fact with the reports
received from retailers as to the present
seasons business in winter wear goods
scarcity of water is complained of as
limiting the output of New England cot
ton mills, which are reported backward
In deliveries.
The unsatisfactory business at retail
in boots and shoes is reflected in some
easing of leather prices, and hides are
actually lower on the week.
The iron trade is in very interesting
condition just at present. Buyers and
sellers are still apart, uncertainty as to
the continuance Of present conditions
The hardware business is of satisfac-
tory proportions for this season of the
year.
The open season is exercising some
effect upon coal prices, which are re-
ported easier at Philadelphia.
The cereal markets have shown little
decided movement this week.
The quieter tone of business and
speculation is reflected in the smallest
volume of bank clearings reported for
six weeks past, aggregating 81, Cos, 5S7, 900,
a decrease of 6 percent from last week, of
20 percent from this week a year ago,
but a gain of 81 percent over 1897.
Business failures for the week num-
Der 252, as compared with 246 in this week
a year ago and 2SS in 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
An Unlocked For Failure.

Boston, Jan. 30.-Joseph w. Smith, one
of the proprietors of Hotel Bellevue on
Beacon street, filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy yesterday. The hotel has
Just been built and furnished, and the
announcement created much surprise.
The firms liabilities are scheduled at
S13i,9511O, while the assets are but about
$1,000. Smiths partner is Joseph Kraft
but the assignment is understood to be
on Smiths part.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET

Flour - Winter clear, $3.25@3. 40;
straights $3.35@3.75; patents, $3.75@4;
spring clear, $3@3.2O; straights, $3.4Od
S.75; patents, $39O@4.15; special brands
$4.20@4.35.
Corn-No 2 yellow, 43c; steamer yell
low, 42h@42Ac.
Oats-Clipped fancy, 331A @33%c; No. g.
32k@33%c; No. 8, S2Ac.
Hay-Prime, $16@18; choice, $15@16;
fair to good, $13@14.50; clover mixed,
$13@14.
Straw-Rye, $13.5O@14; oat, $500.
Butter-Creamery Vermont and New
Hampshire extra, 26c; New York extra
26c; western extra, 25@26c; first, 24@25c;
June storage extra, 23h@24c; dairy ex-
ira. 23hQ24c; imitation creamery extra.
H@21hc; ladle extra, Zoe; firsts, 19c; box
and print creamery northern extra. 26@
26hc; dairy, 24@241ac.
Cheese-New York and Vermont extra
12h@13c; tlrsts, HOBO; seconds 9@1Oc:
twins, 11Q121ac; Ohio fiat, 11@12bc:
sage, 13@13kc.
Eggs-Suburban and cape fancy. 240
25c; eastern extra, 21c; Vermont and
New Hampshire choice fresh, 21c: fair
TO good, l7@19c: western fancy, 10000:
selected, 1S@19c; fair to good, 15@17c:
storage, 10@12c.
Meats-Beef, choice, SIC; good, 7@Sc:
headquarters, choice, 1OR@11c; common
TO good, 9Q1Oc; forequarters, 5@6c; veal
choice, 1Oc fair to good, S@9c; mutton
extra, &c; common to good, 4@5c; year
lings, 4Q6c: lambs, choice, 7071bc: COM
mon to good, 5@61Ac; hogs, country
dressed, 5@6c.
Poultry-Chickens eastern choice TX
Q17c; fair to good, 10@1Sc; western. lin
l2c; fowls, eastern, 12@13c; western an
lOc; turkeys, 11@12c.
getables-Potatoes green mountain
63Q65c bu; hebron, 60@63c; white. Goo.
red, 5SQ6Oc; Jersey sweet, $275@3 Dbl.
squash, native marrow, 75@S0c Dbl; huh
bard, $2O@25 ton; onions, yellow, $12
@150 Dbl.
Beans-California, s2.25@23 80; marrow.
choice, 1920; medium, choice, $3.50: vel
low eye, extra, $2.3O@2.4O; red kidney.
s2.15@2.S5
Fruit-Apples, Ben Davis, $3@3.5O.
Baldwin, $3@3.25; snow, $250@3: green
ings, 2Q2.5O; fair to good, $1@1.75; cram
berries, cape, $4@6.5O.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED DEAL.
Central Massachusetts Stockholders will Try
TO Prevent LEASING oil the Fitchburq.

Boston, Jan. S0.-The Globe says: In
the existing complications regarding the
| big projected railroad leases in which
! all New England is just now interested
has been added a new feature. The
threat which certain Massachusetts
Central interests have recently been
making against the Boston and Maine
in connection with the proposed lease
by the latter of the Fitchburg took ma
terlal form yesterday In the forwarding
to Governor Crane of a letter protesting
against the lease on the ground that, If
carried out, it will be likely to adversely
affect the interests of the Central
Massachusetts stockholders.
The Central Massachusetts, as is well
known, is itself leased to the Boston and
Maine through the latter's control of the
Boston and Lowell, and there is now
pending a suit brought last July by the
Central Massachusetts stockholders
seeking to annul the lease on the ground
OF unfair treatment of tie property by
the Boston and Maine.
The first definite move was made yes
terday, when the directors held meet
ing and voted to send the letter to Gov
ernor Crane. This communication, in |
addition to stating the reasons urged by |
the Central Massachusetts, people for
opposing the deal" also sets forth that
the directors have voted to apply to the
courts for an injunction against the
measure.
1t Is expected that Governor Crane on
receipt of the letter will refer it to the
attorney general for such action as he
may see fit to take. 1t is expected that
the bill in equity will be filed tomorrow.
President futile of the Boston and
Maine has formally renewed his prop
osition to the directors of the Fitchburg
10 lease the road for SO years, but no
late has yet been set for a meeting of
he Fitchburg directors to act upon the
proposition. 1t is possible that the mat
er may not be taken up until the date
# the next regular meeting, Feb. 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

The war department has issued al
order providing for the filling of va
| cancies in the signal corps by transfe
from the line of the army of officers les!
: than 80 years of age, who have served
least two years and passed satisfactory
examination.
Mrs. Margaret Kearney, so years old
was fatally burned in small DWELLING
which she occupied alone at Portland
Me. The dwelling was completely de-
stroyed.
Charles Wolf, German, as years old
committed suicide by hanging in The
cellar of a lodging house at Boston.
Fire destroyed the Lehigh Valley Rail
road company's grain elevator at Perth
Amhoy, N. j. The total loss is about
$4,000.
David Lablanche, 20 years of age, was
run over and killed at Fitchburg, Mass,
by train.
Fire practically destroyed the bakery
of ]. H. Althans at Providence. The
total loss will be about $4,000.
Anna M Bowen, dean of the woman's
hall at Northwestern university, died of
heart disease. She tainted at the dining
table and died several hours later. Miss
Bowen was a native of Chicago. She
was a graduate of Cornell university
and later spent two years in Germany.
After her return from Germany she for
time did editorial work for the New
York Nation. She was 27 years old.
Colonel Lawrence Rhodes, So years old,
travelling salesman for Providence
chemical house, was removed from his
room in New York hotel to a hospital.
suffering from stroke of apoplexy.
George McNiff, 80 years old, of Avon,
Mass, was struck by train at the cross
ing in that town, and died few hours
later
Beck Olsen, champion wrestler of
Europe, known as the Great Dane" has
arrived at New York from Bremen.
Olsen Is a tremendously big fellow He
has come here to wrestle with Ernest
Roeber, the American champion, for the
worlds championship.
The death of Rev. William W. Fessen-
den occurred at Brooklyn. He was born
In Brattleboro, VT, S8 years ago.
Rev. F. II. Gilmore. pastor of the First
Parish church, Unitarian, of HaverhiI,
Mass. has rendered his resignation. He
has received a call from the Unitarian
church of Madison, Wis, and will prob
ably accept it.
Mrs. Amos Weed celebrated her 102nd
birthday at Merrimac, Mass. She re-
tains her faculties remarkably well.
Mrs. Weed was married in 1919. There
were eight children born to her, only
two of whom are now living, Amos,
aged II, and Mrs. Judith Kimball, aged
rs, with whom her mother resides.
Imp Candlemas, the famous race horse
owned by j. B. Haggin, died at Licking
ton, KY, from vertigo. He was II years
old and sired some of the most useful
horses on the turf
The jury in the case of Fred L. Means
and DR.. Frank Grafton of Biddeford.
Me-, charged with performing a GRIM
nal operation upon Mrs. Narcotic of
3iddeford, returned a verdict of guilty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
AccidentIy Killed His stepsister.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 3O.-Fourteen-
year-old Norah Shannahan was shot
and almost instantly killed Sunday by
John j. Gallagher, the 17-year-old son
of Mrs. Shannahan by former husband.
Gallagher was cleaning revolver in his
room. In the room was another revol-
yer that had lain unused since last
Fourth of July, and which Gallagher did
not know was loaded. This he took up,
and while he was explaining how it
worked the weapon was accidentally
discharged, We bullet entering the girls
face. Gallagher was arrested, but was
later admitted to bail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
France Has Set tho paon

Vienna, Jan. 30.-A serious via1v ;s
taken in diplomatic circles here of the
situation in China. The Neue Freia
Presse thinks that other powers will
follow the example of France and send
Warsh1ps to protect their subjects. The
Austro-Hungarian cruiser Zonta will ar
rive at Hong Kong in few days, and
Will De at the disposal of the Austro.
Hungarian minister at Pekin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

New York, Jan. 3O.-The Methodist
preachers meeting yesterday adopted
a resolution That the Methodist minis
ters Of New York extend the most hearty
Godspeed to Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's
edition of the Topeka Capital and de-
Voutly hope that it may offer such an
exalted object lesson in Christian
journalism that the secular press of the
country as result may be raised to
higher plane Of ethical purpose"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
PostpOnement In Moore Case,

Santiago, Jan. 30.-The supreme court.
which began the hearing on appeal from
the decision of the court of first instance
in the case of Frederick T. Moore, &C.
cused Of embezzling $4,000 from the
National Bank Of Commerce of Boston
has decided to postpone further consid-
Grafton of the affair until March. Popu-
lar opinion thus far has been strongly
opposed to a confirmation of the de-
cision of the court of first instance to
turn Moore over to the Americans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Got Caunht In a RaI,

Comic, N. H., Jan. 3O.-Jerry Richard
son, aged 7, was so badly hurt by a belt
IN the plate room of the Comic Mann
featuring company yesterday that be
oled Few hours later. Apparently the
BOY went into the plate room to plav
Inc engineer of the mill heard thumn-
ing noise when the boys body hit the
ueilng and floor and shut off the power.
Inc boys legs and arms were badly
crushed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

Fried wasp soup is considered a great
delicacy in China. 1t is stated that it i.
quite an acquired taste.
The fifth centenary of Guttenburg's
birthday is to be celebrated with great
splendor at Mayence next June.
Theatre omnibuses have been started
In Paris which leave the chief theatres
after the performances and go out to six
residence quarters.
Playing-cards were first printed about
1850. 1t is estimated that the present
annual output exceeds 100000 packs
year.
A color expert declares that pure
white flower does not exist.
A Landmarks Club is one of Southern
California's organizations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
a Fine Residence Completed

', one OF the finest residences ever built in
n vermont was completed recently. The ow.
o,a,, "a man Oh means who intends to have
purchased his wall papers, carpets and dram
e,les OF the Old Bee Hive Garnet STORE IN
h burlington: Anyone who has a room or
nuS 70 iurnlsh does well to consult them
zee zee Hive Carpet Dept. Burlington. Vt. will
pIlng PACK catalogue of this well KNOW
return. ~ burlington and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

Austin, Jan. 3O,-The Populists of
Texas publicly announce that w, J..
Bryan will accept the nomination of that
party for president if it is rendered him
A circular letter outlining the plan Of
action for the coming campaign has been
issued by Chairman ]. H. Foster, who
claims to secure his information and the
propositions outlined direct from the
national headquarters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Belmont Is Behind McDonald

New York, Jan. 3O.-The Journal and
Advertiser says that August Belmont
is the hacker of and financial agent of
John B. Mcdonald, the contractor for
the rapid transit tunnel This was an
nounced yesterday by Mr.. Mcdonald
and admitted by Mr.. Belmont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Millions Suffering From Famine

London, Jan. SO.-In consequence of a
report received by the India office front
Lord Curzon, who announces that 500
300 are receiving famine relief. a man
sion house fund will probably be started.
The viceroy does not allow the dole ex.
sept to those on the verge of actual starry
alton; and stricter tests than formerly
are being applied.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Warned,

Dld understand you to say some
thin ABOUT teachin the young idea how
70 snootF' asked Clay county (Ky.)
citizen. N''
les answered the man who is in
'e . in the work of education.
Weli' so fur as this part of the coun-
try is concerned you're workin on tho
wrong line What you want to do is to
watch the boys at recess and lam the
tust one that brings a gun to school
with hlm."-Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

The largest steamboat in the world
runs in Long Island Sound, between
New York and Fall River.
The largest college or university in the
world is Harvard, considering the great.
est number of students. It's under
graduates exceed in number those Of
Oxford.
The largest locomotive in the world is
on short line in Pittsburg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

II. ] Norris, who has been the steno.
grapher at Shelburne Farms TOR two
years. has accepted a similar position
with Burlington firm.
The Brattleboro grange store did near
ly S42 600 business in 1899. After set
ting aside 10 per cent OF the net profits. a
dividend of five per cent. on the stock
ana SIX per cent. on the members trade
has been declared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Many Victims OF Explosion.

Pittsburg, Jan. 3O.-A boiler explo-
sion occurred in the steel department
of the Sligo furnaces of Singer, Nirnic,,
& Co., yesterday afternoon. Eleven
workmen were seriously injured, several
of whom may die.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

Prot. Alfred ]. Henry. who for 20 years
has been actively connected with the
Weather Bureau Service, has been chosen
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Prot. Henry A. Hazen. At present Prot
Henry is Chief OF the Meteorological
Division.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

Hamburg, Jan. 9O.-The British
steamer Expedient has run down and
sunk a harbor steamer, near Altoona,
Thirty workmen were drowned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
The Stiles Drug Store puaran

TIT otIISe Drug oIOTe guarantees
every bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
two-thrds Of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency OF a cold to
result in pneumonia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
r. D. PIDcEoN

T. D. PlDGEON,
one Of the most popular BARRIERS
town, has opened a two -oha
Barber Shop at 931z Railroad }
where he will always be fou1
ready to serve the public. 70!
room, soft drinks and quick lun''
GIVE ME A CALL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

WANTED.-Case of bad health thai
Rl.P'A'N'S will not benefit Send s ce19
to Ripans Chemical Co.. New York, for Y
samples and 1000 testimonials.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31

"A needle machine turns out a million
ana malt of needles in a week.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-12-27
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.
First publication Dec. 20, lat,o ], ).

Z 7 /.
DE tIa I having bese @ade in the payment
teen one hundreths Dollars. Which Is
claimed to be due and is due at the date Of this
and delivered by John GarsIe, unmar
Mortgagee, bearine date the 4si day ayle 81
II Sn and With sale there
Register. of Deeds in and for the County Of
Marshall and State Of Minnesota. on the a a.
gay day q ap,; January az 1885, at o'clock p M, in
ton or proceeding having been institnted. NJ
law or otherwise, to recover the debt secured By
sa Na moTTT Saqs,, OF any part thereof
by virtue OF the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in such
case made and provided, the said mortgage will
be foreciosed by sale of the premises describ.
The Northwest one quarter (NWA) Of Sec
ton numbered Thirty-three 1887 in Township
numbered One hundred and tlfty.eight I5S)
the 9th Principal meridian, containing One
hundred and. sixty acres, more OF less. &C.
eordng ths to e? United States government
Minnesota, with the hereditaments and annur.
tenances; which sale will be made by the sher
if Of said Marshall county, at the front door Of
the tn 2, Court House, in the City Of Warren in
ruary, 1921, at two o'clock p. M, Of that day,
for cas-. cash. to pay said debt Of Eighteen
and the taxes, if any, on said premises. and
twenty-five Dollars, attorney s fees. as stipmlatad
IN and by said mortgage in case of foreclosure,
and the disbursements allowed by law; sub.
9ect to redemption at any time within one
year from the day Of SALE provided BY law
:, r. S.TYLER, Mortgage.
Moorhead, MINI. - Il - ~ y
+, WIN. j.. CLAPP, of Counsel. zj
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-12-27
Township 1874, Range 46.

1t took long while before we got
nice weather, but it came at last and
now we are only wishing that it will
last over Christmas. -:s RI. ;. "a Is. ~
Andrew D. Omdal died of pneumo-
mia last Wednesday and was buried
Dec. 10 He was over 10 years old
but strong and agile and he was
working with the threshing machines
till the day he caught the sickness
that brought him to the other world.
Threshing is going on yet. Yes
terday morning the Tatro horse
power was singing it's morning song
while the steamer was standing dis
abled in front OF Abelson's dwelling
on account OF a frozen pipe.
The hard times do not seem to be
affecting the young people, as they
are talking about having neck-tie
party some time in the future.
ri =. y .
Last time I was in town l drove
home the so-called north road and
there | made the following observa-
tions: Ole Olson has built a new
dwelling house this last summer and
I do not think ! am saying too much
when | saythat it is the best looking
farm building that have seen on
the east side OF the railroad track.
[ also noticed that q. A. Omdal was
making preparations to move into
his house in the grove where w. Nc
Crea used to live. He bought the
land this spring.