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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Makes Brave Men towards.


1t has been proved that the compare
lively harmless bombarding, so far as
wounds are concerned, of a besieged
town is terribly demoralizing to the
bravest men.
When a shell bursts near group Of
20 men it may kill one and wound two,
while the remaining II escape without
a scratch. 1t will be found, however,
that many of these are never the same
men again. No matter how iron nerved
they were before, they are now IT.
resolute and timid, and all their facul-
ties are weakened. Very often they
are jeered at by their comrades be-
cause of this change. But this is ut
terly unjust in fact, their brain and
spinal cord have been injured by being
violently shaken against the walls of
their bOny cavities.
The same thing occurs in railway
collisions. People who were robust
become quite feeble and nervous,
though they may not have received a
scratch.
This curious state in the case of
soldiers is well recognized by doctors
under the name Of the mental injuries
Of explosives. The injuries are really
quite as physical as shattered leg
for they consist Of kind of bruising
Of the very delicate tissue of the spinal
cord and brain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Touched a Match 10 Powder.

Saco, Me-, Aug. 4.-George and Will
lam Trott, aged 6 and years respective
ly, were terribly injured by an explosion
of blasting powder. The younger lad can
not recover, and it is feared the life OF
the elder cannot be saved. A former
tenant had left box containing powder
in the attic, and the youngsters, who
We're playing there Sunday. found the
substance and touched a match to it.
The explosion knocked the little fellows
down, set their clothing afire, and filled
their faces and bodies with powder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Strikers Demands Acceded To.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 14.-The Bos-
ton and Albany railroad boilermakers
at the West Springfield and Rensselaer,
shops, who struck weeks ago for 10 per-
cent increase and time and half for
overtime Sundays and holidays, have
been granted the time and a half, with
percent increase in wages. The re-
quest of the men that non-union men be
removed from the shops was acceded to
by the officials, The e. strikers returned
to work Monday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Republican Rally.
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enrich the United States government
Porto Rico has been given fairer taxa
tion than any other territory under our
flag. More than all, the protection prin-
ciple has been preserved to US. What
has been done in Porto Rico must be
done in the Philippines. With SPANS
open door for ten years, our protection
and revenue will be endangered; all
European nations can send their mer-
chandise through Spain and the Philip
pines to the United States duty free.
The only comparison suitable to the
Philippines may be found in the West
Indies. We have not given entire SELF
government to the Porto Ricans, for
they are not ready for it. As the Span
lard ohice-hoIders before them were cor.
rupt, many a Porto Rican politician,
whoisa combination of Yankee schrewd-
ness and Spanish wickedness, has seen IN
the American occupation merely a chance
to do as the Spaulards did before him.
Our civil government policy in Porto
Rico must be one of education, and yet
today that island has better civil govern
ment than Louisiana had under Jefferson.
And it is remarkable that no class of the
inhabitants cry more for American rule
than the Spanish residents who still re-
tain their allegiance to Spain.
AS we said in the beginning we are
confronted with a record and not with
theories. There has been no taxation
without presentation, that is, taxation
against the will of the taxed, neither has
there been a government imposed upon
the people of Porto Rico without their
consent. Porto Rico has been benefited
by "our justice and magnanimity audit
rests with Vermont voters-and their
vote will have great weight, for they
will vote frst,-to say whether or not
they will support the present admins
tration.
Mr. Abbott was heartily applauded
after his address and then Mr.. Ide an
nounced that owing to the lateness of
the hour the advertised address by Lieut.
Gov, Bates would be given at another
time. He said next Monday night the
Club had arranged for rally to be ad-
dressed by Hon. William W. Stickney,
the republican candidate for governor
and Hon. Charles A, Prouty of Washing
ton, interstate commerce commissioner.
On Saturday, Aug. Is, the Club had ar
ranged for another rally to be addressed
by Hon. John Barrel, ex-minister to
Siam, and if possible Senator Spooner of
Wisconsin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Races at State Fair.

The managers of Vermont State Fair
at Billings'Park, White River Junction,
Sept II, II, 10, and IA, have decided
upon the following program of races:
Tuesday, Sept. 18th. Premium day.
Sept. 18th, Farmers Race, purse $50,
for horses that never started for money.
2,40 class, purse 5000. 2.16 class,
purse 5000.
Sept. 18th. Free for all class. Purse
$500. PIG class, purse 5000. Ladies'
Race, purse $50, for road cart or bike.
Sept. 14th, 226 class, purse 5000.
2.23 class, purse 5000.
Entry blanks may be obtained of N. P
Wheeler, secretary, White River Junction
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
A Beautiful Home.

Fred W. Esterbrooks is completing
this month on the extension Of Clark
Avenue one of the finest and most slightly
residences in st. Johnsbury. About two
years ago plans for the house were drawn
by Richard B. Eastman OF Brooklyn, N.
Y, now St. Johnsbury architect, and
the plans combine all the conveniences of
a modern home with an interior finish
that excites the admiration of all.
The house is of cottage architecture of
the Queen Anne style with shingles aud
clapboards. Entering the hall one finds
a room finished in quartered oak, as are
all the halls, the staircases and the din
ing room. An open fireplace in this room
adds cheer and comfort, and there are
freplaces in all the principal rooms
and in all the bedrooms. The parlor is
finished in black cherry and on one cor
ner of this room is the first floor of the
tower. Back of the parlor is a sitting
room, with sliding doors between, also
finished in black cherry. The dining
room is one OF the handsomest in the
house. 1t is finished in quartered oak.
The walls are covered with a rich paper
with dark tints OF forest colors. Between
this and the kitchen is buffers pantry
finished IN birch containing all the con-
venieuces for the care and storing of cut
glass, china and silver. The kitchen is
hardwood throughout with paneled
wainscoting of birch. The walls ale
papered with tile paper and vanished.
The five bedrooms on the second story
are finished throughout in cabinet hard
wood, cherry and butternut being chiefly
used. The bathroom is of modern ex-
posed sanitary plumbing. The floor is
OF virti6ed tile and the walls of Lincrusta-
Walton.
Every room in the house including the
attic is finished in hardwood floor and
IN many OF the rooms the floors are laid
ofred and white birch alternating. In
the attic is room finished off Tor a bill
lard room, the to wer being flushed will
a domical roof and the room intended
for smoking room. The house will b.
brilliantly lighted with electric light
and over $50 lights will be placed in tn
house. All the main windows are O
plate glass, while many of the window
are OF colored glass Of beautiful designs
At the rear of the house is a spaciou
portcachere and a short distance tror
the house is commodious stable fnishe
IN style appropriate to and in keepin
with the house.
The house has been built under the 81
pervlsion OF the architect and owner an
the latter selected all the material, il
Guiding all the interior finish and furnish
ings. The house was built by the da
and A. N. Drew had charge of aud d
rected the work. The carving of tt
mantels and staircase was done by Coz
rad Lynch and is a very fine piece
work. John Morancy had charge of Il
painting and the decorating was dor
by +. N. Brunette The plumbing Wa
put in by Charles H. Goss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
The Christian Alliance Collection.

Old Orchard, Ne, Aug. lathe sum of
S42, O5S,, was raised Sunday for foreign
missions at the Christian alliance camp
meeting The two principal services OF
the day were given up, in part, to this
collection. The largest pledge was $4,000.
There was another of $4,000, one of $4,000,
one of $500, two of $4,000, and two of
$500 each. The only articles of jewelry
contributed were a ring and locket.
OF the $42,O 5S raised, $32, 651 was pledged
during the forenoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

81 want some more chicken said
Bobby at the dinner table. Il thin k you
have had as much as is good for you
dear" said Bobbie's mother. ~ want
more" said Bobbie. you can't have
more now; but here is a wishbone that
you and mamma can pull. That will
be fun. You pull one side and I'll pull
the other, and whoever gets the longer
end will have the wish come true. Why,
Bobbie, you've got it! What was your
wish" wished for some more chick
en-" said Bobbie promptly. He got it
this time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Both Extremes

Editor In Chief-I understand young
Bluegore, the millionaire's son, has
gone In for journalism.
City Editor-Yes. He's on nv staff.
Editor In Chief-And what do you
think of him?
City Editor-Well, he's unique fig
ure in journalism.
Editor In Chief-You don't say?
City Editor-Yes. He's at once the
richest and poorest reporter in the city.
Catholic Standard and Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Insuroent Commander surrenders.

washington, Aug. lathe war depart
ment has received the following dispatch
from General Macarthur, dated Manila
Aug. IL: Colonel Grassa, Aug. u, in
vicinity of Tayug, surrendered command
to Colonel Freeman, Twenty fourth
United States infantry consisting Of one
major, six captains, six lieutenants, 16G
men. 101 rifles and so bolos.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Paid aR He Went.

Patient-Then you think it's all up
with me, doctor?
Doctor-Im afraid so.
"Well, we must all die once, and
may as well go now as afterward.
You're sure Pm goingp
Eyes"
"Then let me have your bill"
"My bill! My dear sir, this Is very
unusual. You should give your
thoughts to most serious matters"
"My motto has always been pay as
you co. and now that 1 am going l
want to pay"
So he paid and went.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Coffee AduIteratfnu

An examination of sample of roast
ed coffee berries seized in Paris show
ed them to be entirely artificial; chem
ical analysis disclosed ash, gum, dex-
trim, etc., and the microscope showed
grains of wheat, starch, vegetable
debris and animal hairs. The berries
were beautifully nodded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

The Board OF Health have decided that
it will not be safe to hold the annual
camp-meeting at Morrisvile. This will
be great disappointment to many yet
the decision is wise. There has been only
one case Of small pox in Morrisville but
Others have been exposed and it is liable
to break out again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

Washington, Aug. lathe volume of
appropriations, new offices, etc, re-
quired to be prepared and published at
the end of each session Of congress, un-
der the direction of the committee on
appropriations of the senate and house,
has been completed for the first session
of the Fifty-sixth congress- A sum
mary of the appropriations shows the
grand total of $40, $50, S62.SS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
giober WAGES For Three Hundred.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 14.-The 300
employees at the hat factory Of Marshall
Bros. were granted an increase in wages
Of % percent Monday. The increase is
4 voluntary one. The factory now has
government work on hand which will
keep these 800 employees at work for the
next six mouths.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Averaged Nearly 20 Knots an Hour.

Bremen, Aug. 14.-Steamer Kalser
Wilhelm Der Crosse, Captain Engelbart
which sailed from New York Aug. for
Bremen, has made the record passage
of any steamer sailing from Sandy Hook
to Cherbourg covering 1854 knots in five
days, 10 hours and A minutes. Her
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Manufacturers Must Try Aqaln.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The navy de-
partment has decided to reject all bids
for armor plate presented to the depart
ment Friday. New advertisements will be
issued and the contractors will be given
another chance to put their bids into
such shape as will be acceptable to the
government. The reason assigned for
the rejection Of bids is the demand from
all the bidders for too large a proportion
of the entire amount of armor plate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Marian Butler Said to Be For Mckinley.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. lathe Evening
Post a local Populist paper, says that
Chairman Marion Butler will take the
stump for Mckinley. Vice Chairman
Edmiston was asked about this matter
last evening and declined to talk. In
the absence of definite information"
said Mr.. Edmiston Il cannot say any.
thing about Senator Buffers future
course"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Evro.craoin coucess,o Forfeited.

Chicago Aug. IA Times-Herald
special from Managua, Nicaragua, says:
The Eyre-Cragir syndicate's canal con-
cession was forfeited Saturday because
of the non payment Of money due. This
leaves the Nicaraguan government free
to deal independently with the United
States in canal matters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Movements OF Beers,

London, Aug. 14.-The Beers have left
MachadodCrp, according to the Lourenzo
Marques correspondent of The Daily
Mail, and occupied Watervalonder in
force. According to another special dis
patch Barberton has been proclaimed
the new seat of the Transvaal govern
mput
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

There is no German town in which
anti, British feeling is SO strong as in
Catholic Munich TIL othere day a
priest, walking along one OF the principal
streets, noticed some hats exposed in the
shop window of an English halter He
entered endignant. Take away those
hats" he exclaimed. why, pray ?"
inquired the halter. "They are bIasphe.
nous" replied the priest, Selling one of
them and exhibiting the name of Christie
to the amazed halter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Rallnnn Asca 1sion Inierruntad.

Lynn, Mass Aug. 1.-THE balloon
ascension at the Point of Pines carnival
Monday resulted in an accident in mid
air, as the balloon burst when 40 feet
from the ground. r. L. Stafford and his
wife were making the ascent, and were
obliged to cut loose. Stafford was
bruised ard severely shaken up, but Mrs.
Stafford landed safely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Alitt For UNEMPLOYED Weavers.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE Weav-
ers' Protective association Monday
night voted unanimously to pay curtail-
ment benefits to weavers who are out Of
work owing to the shutting down of the
mills. About 400 members will be bene-
fitted and the disbursements will total
e700n
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Plenty Of Dollars
for the man who looks in the right
place-and that is HERE.

500 TO $1,000.
Building Lots in all locations.
$3.50.
st. Johnsbury, 80 acres, pasture and cedar
swamp.
Passumpsic, brick store and dwelling,
barn, large lot. A great trade,
$1,000.
Passumpsic st. Good dwelling and barn,
large lot.
$1,000.
Hastings St. Involvement house and
barn, rents $156.
School st. Involvement house, well
built, rents $3.50.
Barnet, Thomas Gililan place, / room
dwelling and barn, good repair. Three acres
land-a nice home.
$1,000.
Pearl st. Involvement house, rentsS24o
$25oo.
North Danville, Charles Shaw farm, 80
acres highly cultivated. Buildings new and
modern. One and half story dwelling, IL
rooms; barn 32x76; hen house; so apple
trees, native and grated; 400-tree sugar
orchard
VALUABLE LOT.
Pearl St. Mrs. Horne property, two-tene-
ment DIV cling and barn.
OUTSIDE VILLAGE LIMITS.
Pleasant st. w. L. Morris lace, nice
dwelling and barn, large lot. A bargain.
GOOD TRADE.
Pleasant and Blossom SITS. Jos. Hancock
place, dwelling, barn and large lot.
A VALUABLE FARM.
North Danville, George Drew farm, 2O0
acres, fine producer, excellent location.
%%%<%~~%a%<$.
CALL AND TALK IT OVER.
RICKABY AGENCY,
o5 EASTERN AVE,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

A sprinkling of coarse salt on the
sidewalks and driveways will destroy
grass and weeds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

Chicago, Aug. 14-John o. Woolley,
candidate for president on the Prohibi-
ton ticket, is suffering from painful
injury to one of his shoulders, the re-
suit Of falling down stairs at his home
yesterday.
Bath, Me-, Aug. 14.-The William c.
Carnegie, the largest five-masted
schooner afioat, was launched success
fully Monday. The schooner was chris
tened by Elizabeth Winslow, daughter
of one of the owners Of the vessel
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
Saved From Possible Drownino.

Chatham, Mass, Aug. IA. - Light
Keeper Hammond and Joseph w.
Nickerson started to drive across
Chatham Inlet crossing at high tide
Monday, but the strong current took the
horse off his feet, and horse, wagon and
men were beiSg rapidly swept down
tream with the tide when Chatham life
savers reached them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15
The Delicious
Fragrance

from a hot
Royal Baking
Powder biscuit
whets the
appetite. The
taste of such
a biscuit
sweet, creamy,
delicate and
Crispy-is a JOY
to the most
fastidiOuS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

Fenwick G. Taggart, Co. M, Burling-
ton Willard J. Moore, Co. H, Montpe-
lier; Harry W. Ferris, Co. c, Brandon
Arthur H. Cushman, Co. K, Bennington;
John L. Greenwood, Co. F, Mortified;
b, S. Hyland, Co. A, Rutland; John A.
Gum, Co. D, st. Johnsbury; Clarence
W. Richmond, Co. L, Newport; Fred
Dunklee, Co. l, Brattleboro; Frank E.
Gladding. Co. E, Barre; John B. Smith,
Co. G, Bradford; A. W. Coote, Co. B,
st. Adams.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-15

DOYAL Baking
IN Powder improves
the flavor and
adds to the healthful-
ness of all risen -four
foods. 1t renders the
biscuit, bread and cake
more digeStible and
nutritious.
Royal Baking Pow
, der makes hot breads
wholesome. Food
raised with Royal will
y not distress persons of
delicate or enfeebled
digestion, though eaten
warm and fresh.
baking powders almost invariably con-
!. Alum makes the food unwholesome-
CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
OELRICHS SUES.
The millionaire RetaIiates on
Painter Who Brought Action
Against Him for Assault.

Hermann Oelrichs. who on Friday was
sued for damages by Samuel j. Harrison
of Newport. has retaiiated. Harrison
sued oelrichs for $1,000. alleging that oel-
richs committed a violent assault upon
him. Now Mr.. Oelrichs has sued Harri-
son for $500 for an alleged trespass.
Harrison walked acrvoss the Oelrichs
place to 60 to the shore, where he was
when he alleges Mr.. Oelrichs assaulted
him. and II is in going across Oelrichs'
place that is the basis of MIR. Oerichs'
suit for trespass.
A writ of arrest was served on Harri-
son, as he is a nonresident and has no
property here, and he was taken TO Jail
Saturday. He was still there today
awaiting BAIL
The suit for trespass is, IL appears, a
part of the defence OF the action brought
by Harrison for assault, for IL was
about the tresspass that Oelrichs and
Harrison were talking when the alleged
assault was committed
The amount OF damages Is placed at
$500 so that the lower court may have
Jurisdiction over the case. The counsel
for Mr.. Oelrichs desires to get judgment
against Harrison which he will use in
the higher court later in defence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
IN SAD PLIGHT.
Pima and Papagos Indians Re-
ported 10 Be on the Verge
Of Starvation.

Phoenix, Ariz., June 1S.-Eight thou
sand Pima Indians on the Gila reser-
walton, thirty miles from Phoenix are
destitute and a like number of Papagos
are on the verge of starvation.
For generations the peaceful Pimas
raised large grain crops and the Papa
gos annually flocked north to work in
the harvest field with the Pimas, shar-
ing the crops. A few years ago white
settlers began diverting the water
which the Pimas originally appropriat-
ed and by degrees the flow Of the Salt
river has been entirely preempted by
them.
S. III. MCGOWAN, superintendent of
the Phoenix Industrial school, has been
directed by the Indian department TO
make an examination into the condi-
ton of the Pimas. He declares that the
sole salvation of the Indians. is in fed
eral appropriation for the construction
of a storage reservoir. An appropria-
ton of s33. 600. said Mr.. MCGOWAN, has
Just been made for the relief OF the
destitute Pimas. Rations will be dis
tributed before the end of the summer
but the appropriation will not pre-
clude a recurrence of the famine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
STEAMER JEAnIE REACHES
SEATTLE FROM CAPE NOME

Seattle, June 1s.-The steamer Jeanie.
Captain Mason. arrived last night, IA
days from Cape Nome, with few pas
sengers and no freight. The Jeanie
brought out no gold, d,except what was in
the possession of her passengers, as 1t
has not been possible to do much work
during the winter season. The Jeanie
was the first vessel TO break through
the ice and reach Nome this season.
She sailed from Seattle May 3, and ar
rived at Nome. May 23 three days
ahead of the steamer Alpha, although
the latter had sailed in the middle of
April. The Jeanie brings news of all
the vessels OF all the Northern fleet.
They are waiting the breaking up OF
the ice, some remaining at Dutch Har-
Dor, and the others scattered along TO
within 40 miles of Cape Nome. Several
OF the vessels including the revenue
cutter Bear. are frozen in and about
lat. 6O.lS, within los miles of Nome.
A number OF minor accidents to the
fleet are reported. and there has been
some damage to freight and baggage,
but so far as learned. no injury to per-
sons or loss of life.
Returning passengers report the gem
eral health az Nome as having been
good throughout the winter. There has
been lack of accommodations. and prices
for everything are high but the situa-
ton will be relieved RS soon ms the ice
breaks, and freight vessels get through.