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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
It's All in the EyeIid.

There are no expressive eyes. The ex-
| preston of the eye is really in the lid.
The eye itself, independent of its sur
roudings, has no more expression than
has glass marble. A prominent En-
glish oculist makes this daring state.
ment, and he defends his position with
emphasis. THE eyes have no express
sion whatever" he says. "'How do you
explain the fact that the eyes of one per.
son are more expressive than those of an
otherF | am asked. They are not.
The difference consists in certain nervous
contractions of the lids peculiar to the
individual.
Observe for yourself, and you will see
that am right, We will say that am
greatly interested in something, and my
attention is suddenly called from it by an
unexpected interruption. My upper eye
lid raises itself just a little, but the eve
proper does not change an iota in ap-
pearance. If the interruption is but mo-
mentary the elevation of the lid NAV be
but momentary. II the surprise caused
by an interruption is continued the lid
may be raised even a little more, and, in
fact, the whole of the forehead, including
the eyebrows, is raised and wriukled.
But the eye remains the same.
when person is excited, much the
same emotions are gone through. "contin-
ued the doctor. "His eyes are open wide,
in cases of intense excitement to their
greatest extent, but the forehead is not
wrinkled and the ball of the eye is as ex-
pressive as bit of glass. No more.
observe the face of one who laughs.
You will see that the lower eyelid has no
muscle Of its own, and it is only by the
contraction of the adjacent muscles in
smiling or laughing that it is made to
move. That is why there are many
wrinkles about the eyes of merry per.
sons.
The expression of deep thoughtfuIness
is produced by the dropping of the upper
lid; the lids of some persons fall so low
that the pupil of the eye itself is the same
Ii the meditation is over a subject that
worries the thinker the expression is
again quite different: the eyelids contract
and the eyebrows arelowered and drawn |
together. This is true of reflective
mood.
las to emotional moods there is the |
expression OF anger, for instance. The |
eyes, instead OF closing, are open wider
than they are normally, but the brows |
are closely knit.
I'm expressing sadness the entire upper
eyelid comes half way down and the
folds OF the skin collect there, giving the
lid a thick, heavy appearance Clevc-
land Plaindealer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
Presentation of Account.
MARGARET LIND SAYS ESTATE


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District ss
In Probate Court, held at the probate ofice
in st. lohnsbury, IN said district, on the 31st
day of January A. ID. 1900.
Geo P. Blair, Administrator, with will an.
nexed. Upon the Estate of Margaret LINDSAY
late of Barnet, In said District deceased nre
sents his administration account for exarni-
nation and allowance, and makes ann ica .
ton for decree of distribution and partition
Of the estate OF said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof to be held
at the Probate office in said st. Johnsbury.
on tine 26th day of February. A. D. 1901,
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to ali
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian. a
newspaper published at st. .Johnsbury, preyi.
GUS to said time appointed for hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place. and
show cause, If any they may have, whv said
account should not be allowed and such deere.
made.
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
some FRESH FANCIES THAT CAME
IN WITH THE NEW YEAR.

A Unique Bridal Gown - Jewelry,
Bouquet and Prayer BOOk-Elegant
Costume For the Brides Mother.
New Ways at Church Ceremonies.
Weddings come on apace with Janu-
airy, and 1t is not alone the bride who
must be fifty clothed for the occasion,
but her mother, her sisters, her cous-
ms and her aunts, not to mention the
guests in general, and then, of course,
there are the bridesmaids, whose ap-
pearance is second in Importance only
to the BRIDES. The illustrations deal
with few of these required costumes.
This bridal gown is of ivory velvet
trimmed with white fox fur, the veil Of
point lace. The undersleeves of this
unique gown as well as the sleeves of
wedding gowns in general are cut in
long point falling over the back Of the
hand, which is ungloved.
The sensible and convenient fad of
the season is that the bride, and the
groom also, does not wear gloves, thus
obviating all awkwardness and delay
connected with getting the ring safely
upon the brides finger.
White satin still represents the pro-
verbal wedding gown, but crepe de
chine, wolfe or any soft silken material
is equally suitable.
The dress for the brides mother
challenges attention as a particularly
elegant confection, exploiting one of |
the most chic effects of the season In |
skirts. 1t is of black velvet, the upper
part of the skirt fitting with becoming
snugness and the bottom cut In long,
narrow points which flow out graceful
ly over billowy mass Of white silk
frills edged with black velvet. The
bodice carries the same striking mode.
and toque of black velvet with
white osprey completes the costume.
Coats of ivory white cloth bordered
with white fox fur, hats to match and
muffs of the fur represent charming
costumes for six small bridesmaids.
For older maids. where the bride
wears satin. very delicate shades of the
same material are selected.
While wedding fashions do not
change greatly, few little variations
mark each new season. This winter,
as already noted. the absence Of gloves
for the bridal pair is perhaps the most
startling innovation. Then the bride
wears a greater number of brilliant
jewels. and only the sentimental in
dulge In orange flowers. though tiny
bit Is sometimes worn in the corsage.
To carry prayer book or bouquet re-
mains one of the open questions which
each bride decides according to her
fancy. The shower bouquet, tied with
narrow ribbons, however, is giving
place to a much rounder form, from
which hang wide ribbon bows and
ends
Once more the picturesque fashion of
Tx or eight bridesmaids. in addition to
he maid of honor, bids fair to prevail,
ind little difference is observed be-
ween the maid of honor and the 9TH
RS In regard to dress High noon
ounds the hour for most of the swell
ceremonies. To be married in the {
vening confesses oneself decidedly be- {
lind the procession, while afternoon c
are tolerated rather than ap- I
proved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07

An analyst has made the discovery
that California roses contain 20 per
cent. more perfume than those grown
elsewhere.
Withdrawals of money from the Trustee
Savings Banks of France during the
first nine months of 1899 exceeded de.
posts by $11 ,25O,O00.
In Surrey, England, there is a great
poultry tattening establishment, which
annually sends about 10000 fowls to
London.
Nine columns in the Great Hall of the
famous temple at Karnak, on the site
OF ancient Thebes, have fallen down.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
THE SPRING FASHIONS,
Peeps at the Thin Goods We Wnl
Wear Next Summer.

1 Wear Next Summer.
, Every day is a new day, yet 1t is s.
, like yesterday that one could scarcel.
8 define the difference in them, and thi
is just how 1t is with the new sprint
fashions. They are just like the fash
ions of last spring with a very few
points of difference.
There are the dainty thin goods, anG
these will be covered with delicate
laces and such other trimmings as one
! may desire. Organizes, dotted swisses,
plumetis, nainsook, dimity. khaki.
linen lawns and zephyr ginghams, per-
Gales and cotton crepons without end
are among the new wash dresses, and
all are old acquaintance in new col
ors and rather new patterns.
The percales are particularly pretty.
White with black dots makes the pref
test kind of gowns for morning and
shirt waists. Polka dots are seen ev-
erywhere, even on the velvets and
surah. china and india silk and sew
eral of the light fannels.
OF washable goods the counters are
full, and, as | said, there is nothing
really new among them. Washable
silks there are In abundance. some of
them eXquisitely pretty and some of
them so ugly that they are lawfully
swell and stylish" There are three
or four new weaves In light silks and
innumerable ones in wool and silk,
nq in nd til
some firm and others flexible and so
open as to appear like grenadine.
There are also grenadines In dozens
of designs. with the old favorite iron
frame" always leading the list This
made up over colored Innings is one of
the most pleasing of them all.
In the black goods for summer wear
there are china grapes crepons. gauzes,
chiffon. veilings and silk grapes made
waterproof. These are mostly in black
and are intended for mourning. Yet !
made up over bright colored Innings
nothing could be prettier, the shading
brought about being very beautiful
and the effects so elusive and chang
ing. These are to be trimmed with q
little lace, and here and there a sus-
picion of the bright color beneath
shows to the outside. Veilings are to
be among the most fashionable of all
these dainty dark stuffs unless present
signs fail. Yelling makes deliciously
soft and graceful dresses, especially
for the young. There are veilings in
the pastel tints as we'll as black.
Foulards bid fair to be the popular
silks for next summer. They are print
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
Bankruptcy Notice.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNIra.
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT,
In i Bmo l%s' eiiff 20 In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Emory Clifford. o,
st Johnsbury. in the county of Caledonia
and district aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18TH
day of January. A. D. 1900. the said Emory
Clifford was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at the law office of David E.
Porter in st. Johnsbury, on the 10th day of
February, A. ID. 1900 at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
DAVID e. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy
January 80, A. d. 1900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
A Bad Steer.

City Editor-Mr. Strong has been IN
today. and he had murder In his eve.
How in time did you come to speak Of
Mrs. Strong's alleged husband" In
that paragraph about her accident?
j. Fresh-I did 1t to steer clear of a
libel suit. You know you told me al.
ways to say alleged thief" alleged
murderer and that sort of thing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07

A cat in a Strand tavern in London
ilas become incorporate through drink
ing wine spilled by walters.
Springfield, Mass, is building its first
4 eIslory apartment house, to cost
All the emery in the world comes from
the little island OF Naxos, near Greece.
Kecelpts OF the British Exchequer from
pubic taxtion continue to run tullv
ql,cooo 900 per week beyond 1898.
=, New York will merge into one all its
lioraries now supported wholly or in
part by the city.
new Scotland Yard is the largest
ponce ONCE IN the world. 1t is capable
o' accommodating 5000 police officers.
mere is a cafe in Venice which has
never been closed, night or day, for $50
MORE cases OF consumption appear
among needIemakers and file makers
''iail among any other class of laborers.
1t is said that property to the value
OF over 100000 is left in the railway
N"' iiaseS OF Britain every year.
one OF the earliest coins known is a
dlarachm OF Aegina, coined in 700 B. C.
II is worth in money value 30 cents
Out sells TO collectors for 81.
NJ me largest fnancer in the world is in
New York. y" ' 10 III
New York. "o''u is III
vine Inc largest Stock Exchange in the
-, Inc largest lite insurance companies in
the world are in New York.
Inc largest buildings in the world are
in New York. ~ WIN are
ne loi'ieSt structure in the world is in
Paris-the Eiffel tower. % ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07
Perfume for Bureau Drawers.

Many women sew sachet bags in their
bodceS and distribute them in their
closets where their gowns hang, and
some few go so far as to sew them in
their corsets and carry them with them
also. But such a wholesale use of
sachet powders kills the refined delicacy
and taintness so desired by fastidious
women.
1t has been found, after much experi-
Imenting and careful study, that perfume
bags scattered broadcast and in great
plenty in the bureau drawers have
better and more lasting effect than any,
thing which has ever been tried before.
Each woman has her own particular
extract which becomes soidenti6ed with
her to her friends that one of them pick
ing up handkerchief and inhalinq the
delicate scent clinging to it will at once
exclalm, That is So.;n, Sos handker.
chlet'"-[New York Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07

An ambitious woman who is an at.
torney at law at Helena, Mon. has
also served a term as assistant attor.
ney general of her state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-07

+. .. PIDCEON,
one Of the most popular BARRIERS in
town, has opened a two char "a
Barber Shop at 93h Railroad st. t,
where he will always be found
ready to serve the public Pool
room, soft drinks and quick lunch
GIVE ME A CALL.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27
A Fortunate Mistake.

"There Is a young man in Chicago"
says local physician, who now has a
good business and bright prospects
who received his start in life by secur-
ing 81 that did not belong to him. /
hardly know under what to class the
incident of obtaining the money. will
let the story explain bis actions.
"This young man arrived in Chicago
one day without funds, but with plenty
of nerve and push. He wanted money
to secure a meal and pay his room rent
until he could secure a position. Be
lieving he could find some man who
would help him if he told his story in
straightforward manner, he entered
cigar establishment in Dearborn street.
He was about to explain his condition
and ask for assistance until he could
get position when the proprietor look
ed up with fierce scowl. He turned
to his partner, and they held consul
tation In a whisper for few moments.
Now, take this 81 and don't bother me
about that bill again. That's all you
will get, and now you can get out or
this place In hurry, exclaimed the
storekeeper.
"The young man was pushed toward
the door with the money in his hand,
and, try as he would, the storekeeper
would not let him talk. Once In the
street the bewldered fellow considered
the matter in every detail and decided
to keep the money. This he did, and
month or so later he again walked into
the cigar store and told his story and
returned the money."-Chicago News.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27
The word one.


How has it happened that, while 1t
has long been fashionable to speak OF
being "at one" as if the words were
written 'at wun," no one has ever ven.
tured to suggest that we should make
Attainment" for our misdoings and
shortcomings? Evidently "atone" and
"atonement" must have passed into
acceptance as Independent words, the
formation Of which had been forgot
ten before the "w' sound was given
to zone"
But how did it happen that the wv
got into "one?" In his engrossing book,
'The Philology of the English
Tongue" Professor Earle refers to the
prodigal disposition in the sixteenth
century, especially in the west. to i'm
pose an initial Wv" Hot became whot;
home, whome; rapt wrapt; hole,
whole (whole it is and will be to the
end of the chapter, | suppose). and
even Raleigh (Sir Walter), Wrawly. and
this west country habit got into stand
ard English.
In Somersetshire may be heard "the
wonn en- the wother" for the one and
the other" In Dorset 1.-The old oak"
is the void woak," "oats" becomes
"woats" and "once" "woonce" and
zone" "woone."-Good Words.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27
The Cult Of Dirt.

"Dirt is a giant hard to fight In beau
tiful ireland. The woman who had
never heard of 'washin a live wan is.
/ think. equaled by another who came
to me lately about her sore leg.
"'They tell me, doctor, darlint, that
washin might scotch the heat out OF It!
But wouldn't adventure to do 1t with
out askin your advice. Not for the
worlds. I'm an ould woman now, doc
tor, dear. an drop of water has never
gone near my body
al advised a goodly supply Of aque-
GUS fluid, preceded by thorough ap-
plication of alkali and potash in the
form of soap. and the old woman hob
bled off quite satisfied with my scien-
tific words.
'In Sallyboggin for years a certain
old woman levied weekly tribute on
charitably disposed folk. All at once
a .nevvy' from America turned up,
called on her patrons and after
thanking them for their kindness car
ried off his mothers sister to end her
DAYS in comfort. But the widow Hool-
igan-pronounced 'Hooli'han'-did not
Law her bones across the water. She
soon reappeared. Il couldn't stop in it,
MISTRESS, DEAR she explained to a
lady. Me sisters sons good bhoy,
but, between ourselves. they would ha'
washed me to DEATH "-Nineteenth
Century.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27
Shot Out of Turn.

A former member of the Gordon
lighlanders relates the following anec-
dote in connection with one of the
Gordons who fought in the Anglo-Boer
war of 1881: Just before the battle of
Laingsnek the highlanders and force
of the Beers were lying under cover
opposite each other. The highlanders
had been ordered to remain still and
hold their fire. Presumably the Beers
had received similar commands, for,
with the exception of one burgher and
one Gordon, who could not refrain
from taking pot shots at so much of
each other as they could descry, the
men on both sides were silent.
For some time the Boer and the high
lander referred to conducted duel.
First the Boer would bob up from be-
hind his shelter, fire at the highlander's
cover and drop out Of sight. The high
lander would jump up. reply and then
hurriedly hide himself About 20 shots
had been exchanged In that way when
an exclamation of pain burst from the
lips of the highlander. His left hand
had been shattered by sone Of the
Beers bullets.
'SThat serves ye RIGHT. Mackenzie .
said his sergeant. aye waur tell'd tae
be quiet"
"Hoot monv' replied the highlander.
"Hoo did ken he was gaen tae shoot
cot O. his turn7'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27

nights, and even single fellows sneak
ed their way into the camp sometimes.
"Jack laid out some mines at one
place we pitched at to welcome them
with. One middle watch the word was
passed that they were coming, and we
all turned out to receive them.
There was some loose scrub little
distance off which had led Jack to ex-
pect attack from that side and to lay
the mines there accordingly. We could
see dark forms moving about in the
scrub and edging toward us, though
rather slowly, and after a rather tire
some wait Jack at length shouted,
'Heave herr and touched the key.
'"The whole earth seemed to rise up
in trent Of US, and then a shower of
earth and stones fell all around. A
thing that rather surprised Jack was
the hind leg of a mule which came
flying through the air and bowled him
over like a rabbit. He said it was the
first time he had ever been kicked by
a leg with no mule on It,
'In the morning we found the re-
mains of no less than six of the camp
mules scattered about. They had got
out somehow through a soft place in
the lager and nibbled their way round
to the scrub. Jack didn't do any mere
mining"
"That reminds me-" said the major,
"of the mining battalion at Chatham.
They blew up a bridge they'd crossed
a trench by and couldn't get back
again"
But what about Moses charm?"
said the correspondent. Where does
that come inp'
THAT was another affair."" said Case
mate more gravely. I'D almost for
gotten. We used to get single niggers
in at night, as l said, in spite of the
sharpest lookout. You can't see
black man far in the dark, you know.
One night woke and saw a big fellow
trying to unhood my gun from the tent
pole. He was a gigantic chap, ard,
standing between me and the tent
door, he doomed like a house. l felt
cautiously for my revolver, but he Ell
Their saw me or heard me, for his arm
went up, and just for moment his
assagai stood across the light like a
window bar, and then it came straight
at me-"
"But the good old charm checked it
in midair," said the major.
''Not quite in midair," said the lieu
tenant 81 felt bang that 1 thought
had STAYED my chest in, and then he
was on me- We scuffied a bit, but
got hold of the revolver and let him
have a Mark II just as our fellows
ran in. The spear had hit the baccv
pouch in my breast pocket-of course
I was lying down all rigged-and 1t
was brought up against the stopper.
It's pretty hard, but he made a bit of
mark on 1t, you see. The matters got
the assagai at home now with the pa
turned up IKE bent pin"
''The drawback to your charm is
that it only acts when it's in the line Of
fire." said the major. "Still 1t was a
let off, old man, and l congratulate
you and ourselves, too, that you're
here to spin the yarn"
"And so say all of usr' sang the 9TH
and Army Illustrated.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27

1t must have been in 1862 that Mey-
erbeer paid his last visit to London,
and I saw him at one Of the PhiIhar-
monte concerts, which were then held
in the old Hanover square rooms.
There was quite futter Of excite
ment when the little old man, looking
extraordinarily wizened and wrinkledy-
even for his age of 90, came into the
box. 1 noticed his piercing eyes and
hooked nose and perhaps as much as
these q magnificent brooch Of rubies
and diamonds Aat blazed in the CEN
ter of his shirt fyill, which he wore in
the fashion of 1880. The stones fash
ed and glittered with every one of his
quick little bows to right and left, and
the rubies connect themselves with a
tale of his great predecessor in Paris,
the mighty Gluck.
After the first triumphant perform
ance of one of Gluck's operas the
queen sent for him to come to her box
to receive her congratulations. Half
dazed with emotion, excitement and
fatigue, the old musician, rising from
his obeisance, clapped his hands to his
eyes, crying with horror, ''Blood, blood
round the queens neckP'
"It is only this, Gluck," said Marie
Antoinette, hastily snatching of her
necklace of rubies and holding the rip
pling gems toward him. and Gluck
looked again and saw the fair white
throat rising unframed and stainless.
He died in 1787.-Cornhill.