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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26


Harry W. Steele spent Christmas with
friends in Springfield, Mass
Harry Robe of Rutland is spending
the week with his parents.
F. A. Sherwin with his wife and son,
has gone to Ohio to attend the funeral
of an aunt.
Arthur Stewart is at home from his
school in Massachusetts to spend his va
walton with his parents.
Eddie Hunking is in Springfield, Mass,
visiting his father,
Mrs. Charles Darling is recovering very
slowly,
Invitations are out for the wedding OF
Charles 6. Norris and Miss Alice Walter
on January 1, 1901. The wedding is to
take place at their future home, No. 16
Park avenue. Mr.. Norris has recently
purchased the house and it has been
elegantly furnished throughout.
Miss Maude Cleary, clerk in Lougee
Brothers & Smythe's at st. Johnsbury,
was at home for Christmas.
Mrs. Sarah Bigelow has been clerking
in Simantons jewelry store during the
holidays.
Fred Folsom is at home for short
vacation.
Michael Neagle of Boston is visiting
at Napoleon Stones.
Christmas was observed by the Lyn-
donville graded schools on Monday. The
| two primary rooms combined their eX.
erclses and tree. The two rooms up
stairs also had exercises and trees in
their respective rooms Many of the par
ents were present and were made happy
because of the happiness of their child
| rem.
Thomas Hazel, car repairer in the
yard, was working under car on side
track and the shifting engine pushing an
other car against the one he was work
ing on, he had very narrow escape
from fatal injury. His collar bone and
three ribs were broken and one leg badly
bruised.
The Congregational Sunday school
held their Christmas tree in Music Hall
Tuesday evening. The entertainment
consisted of cantata.
The Methodist Sunday school had ex-
ercises of miscellaneous character on
Tuesday evening and fine Christmas
tree brought JOY to all.
Mrs. Marion c. Wright has gone to
Providence, where her husband is work
in clothing store.
The Universalist Sunday school had
their Christmas tree, preceded by exer-
cises on Monday evening.
The Sons of Veterans give a New
Years ball next Monday evening in
Music Hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
Odd Features of French Elections.

There are some curious features con-
nected with French parliamentary cleo
tons. For instance, no wall literature
issued by a candidate or his friends
may be printed on white paper, white
being the color reserved for official an
nouncements. In the days of the en-
pire, when official candidates were
known in the land, the addresses of
the governments nominees were print
ed on white paper, and this no doubt
had due weight with the more ignorant
voters Again, any elector whose name
is mentioned in a newspaper can, If he
feel himself aggrieved, call upon the
editor to publish a reply. This, how
ever is not confined to elections, but
is right enjoyed by French citizens
under the law Of the country.-London
Mail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
NORTH WALDEN.

Mrs. B. O'Brien who has been IN New
York city tor the past lew months mas
returned.
Mrs. Harrison Allen is on the sick list
Orvis Rollins from New Yorkis in town
tor awhile.
School has closed for the holidays
Mrs Lyman orion was called TO us
Calais last week on account OF the illnesS
of her daughter-in law.
Jesse DeBrune from Barre and James
Nicholson from Lyndonvllle VISITED
friends here over Sunday.
Mrs. Bertha George Durkee OF barre
died at her mothers last week she was Va:
formerly from this town and was a SIS 5
ter of the gallant Duston George who
was killed last spring in the battle OF
Catubig, in the Philippines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
His First Case Introduced Him to
Contempt of Court.

Some of the members of the bar were
discussing contempt cases because of
a recent notable event in the state, and
one of the little coterie related per-
sonal experience.
II read law at home and had my ex-
amnations through a little country
lawyer who knew a great deal, but
never had a big case and was notorious
for his ability in abusing justices Of
the peace. 1t may seem a preposter-
Gus statement, but had never heard
or thought of such thing as contempt
of court when | had my first profess
sional experience in common pleas
court. No sooner had the opposition
attorney made an objection than the
| Judge ruled against me.
81 proceeded to inform him that he
was wrong, that he knew he was
wrong and that wished he would quit
his pettifogging. The lawyers in at
tendance were temporarily petrified
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
Presentation of Account.
DANIEL CARPENTERS ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate court, held at the probate office
in st. Iohnsbury in said district, on the oath
day OF Decent er A. d. 1900.
Alice A. Carpenter ExeCutrix of the last
Will end Testament of Daniel Carpenter,
late of St Johnsbury in said district deceas-
ed, presents her administration account for
examination and allowance and makes appli-
cation for decree of distribution and partition
of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, II is ordered by said court
that said account and said application be re-
erred to a session thereof to be held at the
probate office in said st. Johnsbury. on the
| 9th day of January A. D. 1901, for hearing
and decision thereon: and it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of the
same three weeks successfully, in the
CALIFORNIAN, a newspaper published al
St. Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may. ap
pear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have. why said &C
count 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, 1900-12-26
Economical Training of Gunners.

Economical framing OF OuhheFs'
The method used in the United States
navy for the economical training OF the
gunners is very interesting. 1t Is
we'll known fact that the cost Of firing
one of the large guns used in the navy
is very great, amounting sometimes TO
$1,000 or more. To save this expense
a very simple method is employed. In
the ease of the large guns an ordinary
Remington rifle is secured in the breech
of the gun and directly in the center
of the bore, so that when it is fired its
bullet takes the same direction as that
of the regular projectile. The large
gun is sighted in the usual manner.
On account of the lesser velocity of the
small bullet the target is placed close
to the ship and is made corresponding
ly small.
The method used for the 6 FOUNDER
or other small guns is slightly differ
ent, as instead of the small rifle
wooden or dummy cartridge the same
size as the regular cartridge is EN-
ployed. Through the center of thi
wooden cartridge runs rifle barre
which is loaded with "A caliber car
fridge. This latter method has the ad
ditionaI advantage of giving the gu
crew practice in loading as we'll as fl
ing.-Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

whether or not we believe in phre-
nology, physiognomy and kindred sci
ences, there are some peculiarities Of
feature that are quite often indicative
of certain traits of character" said an
observant man. From no one feature
of the face can the disposition be more
accurately read than from the lips and
especially the upper lip, The lower one
is less prophetic
"a person with short, sharply
curved upper lip is nearly always of a
happy, lovable disposition. One with a
short but straight upper lip is apt to be
of low order of intellect and coarse in
his tastes. The person with long,
straight upper lip is the one to beware
of. He has will like adamant, is not
always thoroughly trustworthy, is apt
to be quarrelsome and jealous and is
more often than not an unmitigated
politician. If he is gifted with strong
intellect, he will make his mark in one
way or another; if he is not, he may
become harmless person, parasite
or a scoundrel. The man whose upper
lip protrudes is apt to be shrewd
business man.
"The person whose mouth has a de-
cided droop at the corners may be a hui
morist, hypochondriac or poet. The
possessor of mouth curved in the
style of Cupid's bow is indeed happy,
for in nine cases out of ten he also
possesses a refined, aesthetic and yet
practical nature, susceptible to every
beautiful and ennobling influence
Chicago Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

It has often been remarked that
while nothing is so uncertain as the du
ration of any given human life nothing
is more certain than the aggregate of
years which may be assigned to a
group of 100 persons or more at any
particular age. The expectation of life
at a given age, to use the actuarial
phrase, differs considerably, as might
be expected, in different countries, and
Englishmen may be surprised to learn
that they are not the longest living
among the white races.
At the age of 20 an Englishman in
average health may expect to live AZ
years, and any life Office will grant him
a policy based on that probability. The
Americans expectation is for slightly
longer period. On the other hand, a
German lad of 20 can count upon little
more than 80 years and half.
1t would seem, therefore, that the
restlessness attributed to the American
temperament does not necessarily CON
duce to the shortening of life nor the
composure of the German to its pro-
longation. Possibly the better feeding
and clothing Of Americans in the lower
classes of the population are the princi-
pal causes of their greater longevity
Their position is, at any rate, main
tanned in later as well as in earlier
years.
The American who has reached &C
may look to complete IA years more
while the Britisher's expectation is on
ly about 10 years and 10 months ant
the Germans as nearly as possible 1.
months less. Both at 20 and at 90 thu
Frenchman's prospect is little bette
than the Germans and little wors'
than the Observation-Disclosures Globe
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
Have you Read
"EBEN HOLDEN?"

FOrty-three thousand copies Of
this book sold last week. We
sold out four times and have dis
posed Of over 80 copies Of this
remarkable story in six days. All
the popular novels at our store
Our books sell so fast that we
order more copies BY telegraph
The Eugene Field Primer at 10
cents, illustrated edition at 80
cents, cannot be printed fast
enough in Boston to supply the
holiday trade. We haveit in. both
styles. Remember we don't keep
books, but sell them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

The president has nominated John c.
A. Lieshman of Pennsylvania, now
Minister to Switzerland, to be United
States Minister to Turkey, succeeding
Oscar S. Straus Of New York; Arthur S
Hardy of New Hampshire, now minister
to Greece, Roumania and Servia, was
nominated to be minister to Switzer
land, and Charles S. Francis of New
York to be minister to Greece, Rou
mania and Servia; Clarence l.. Thurstor
of Nebraska was named for Secretary o
Legation at Buenes Ayres.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
Kali and KipIing Medley.

Mr.. Barrie was one day at Waterloo
station in a hurry to catch a train. He
was fastening from the bookstall
laden with papers, "a good many six
penny ones among Them" he dolefully
relates, when, in rushing around a
corner he fell into the arms of Rud-
yard Kipling, equally in tearing hur-
ry. They turned on each other with
scowling faces, then smiled in recogni-
ton and asked each other whittier he
went. Then Kipling, exclaiming,
"Lucky beggar, you've got papers!
seized the bundle from Barrie, flung
him some money and made off. "But
you did not stoop to pick up his dirty
halfpence, did your" queried one Of
Mr.. Barries hearers amusedly. Didn't
l, thought returned Barrie, and added
ruefully, "But he hadn't flung me half
enough."-St. James Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

1t is said that the bobolinks when ire
quent the shores of Lake Winnipeg,
Canada, during the breeding season an lt
which 60 to Cuba and Porto Klco eau an
winter, twice every year traverse a dls
tance exceeding $500 miles, or more than
fifth OF the circumference of the EARTH
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
GLOVER.

Alex Drew is visiting his brother, L. P.
Drew.
DR.. James Kendric has bought the
premises and practice of DR.. Human of
Charleston.
Union Christmas exercises were held at
the Methodist church.
Miss Mary Norton of Mortified is
visiting her parents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ii it tails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature on
every box. 25 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
Murder i'm Washington.

Frank H. Morris of OHIO, auditor tor
the war department, was shot and in
stantly killed Saturday afternoon by
Samuel Mcdonald, also of Ohio, recently
a disbursing clerk of the treasury, in the
formers office at the Winder Building, in
Seventeenth street. Macdonald after
ward shot himself and slashed his throat
with penknile. The assassin had recent
ly been reduced in rank and it is said
blamed his victim for the reduction.
Macdonald was under the influence of
liquor at the time the shooting occurred.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

If a little camphor is added to the wat
er in which cut flowers are put, the per-
iod of freshness will be considerably ex.
tended.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
LYNDON.
Death of Mrs, Fisher.

Mrs. Cordelia Parker, wife of John
Fisher, died at her home at Red Village
Tuesday morning, December IS, aged
about 80 years. Mrs. Fisher was a
daughter of Nathan Parker, who came
to Lyndon at an early day and settled
in the east part of the town. Their
family numbered eighteen children, only
three of whom are now living: Tyler E.
and Hollis Parker, and Mrs. Sarah
Clarke. Mrs. Fisher leaves a son and a
daughter, Charles D., who lives at Red
Village and Mrs. George Ingraham, OF
the north part OF the town. She was an
excellent woman much respected in the
community and beloved by large circle
of relatives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
WEST CONCORD.
Officers Elected.

At the annual meeting OF Eastern Star
Chapter the following officers were
elected: Worthy Matron, Ida M. Rich; ;
worthy patron, Oliver Cutting; associ-
ate matron, Della D. Quimby; secretary,
William Rich; treasurer, Abbie Brigham,
conductress, Mary Hastings; assistant
conductress, Lizzie Moody; Adah, Ger
trude Crowell Ruth, Carrie Dowse;
Esther, Martha Cobleigh Martha, Lois
B. Cutting; Flecta, Lila Chaplain; war
der, Mary Brigham; sentinel, George
Chapman; chaplain. William Pratt;
marshall, George W. Quimby; organist,
Annette Forsaith.
An original widows pension of $12
a month has been granted to Helen E.
Burroughs.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Tatro and daugh-
ter, Miss Cleona, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Miltimore.
Clark Tilton and family, formerly Of
Rochester N. H., are visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Tilton.
The derrick at the granite shops was
raised last Friday.
The merchants have enjoyed a good
Christmas trade. A fine assortment of
goods have been displayed in the stores.
Fred Dodge has purchased Job Da-
mons farm and stock at North Concord
and will move there soon. Mr.. Damon
has moved to his place at East st. Johns
bury, which he purchased a short time
ago.
The Farmers Mutual Creamery Co.
paid it's patrons 241a cents for November
butter.
L. W. Hastings has moved his stock of
goods from Upper Waterford to his store
here as the building he had occupied has
been sold. Charles Caswellis working for
L. W. Hastings in his store here for the
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

The queen of Greece is said to be the
finest needlewoman among European
royalties.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

Christmas festivities began here last
Friday when the teachers OF the interme-
date and primary department of our
school presented their pupils with tokens
of their love and good WILL Miss Wiley
gave each of her pupils picture prettily
mounted and Miss Sargent had Christ
mas tree in the primary room. After the
usual rhetorical exercises which took
place in the upper schoolroom fruit,
candy, and variety of pleasing trites
were distributed. The teachers have
gone to their several homes and the pri-
mary department is in session again
today. The intermediate and high school
will not open until Thursday.
The sympathy of the community tor
Murray Paris in the loss of his hand
found substantial expression last week
in the gift of a purse of $50. Mr.. Paris
is gaining rapidly and is occasionally
out on the street, but it will be some,
time before he is able to do any kind OF
work.
George B. Newell and Mrs. Clara Aims
worth were married last week Tuesday
morning and will reside for the present
in Mrs. Ainsworth's house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
THE TOWNS AROUND.
DANVILLE.
DeaIh of Fred stecker, Jr.

Fred Stocker, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred B. Stocker, died at the home of his
parents Tuesday night, December 18.
He had suffered from asthma for mum,
Der of years and had been to a number OF
health resorts in the south and spent one
winter in California but failed to receive
much benefit from them. During the
past year the disease developed into con-
sumption which was the final cause OF
his death. He was 81 years old and the
outlook for his future seemed very bright.
His parents and brother have the heart
felt sympathy OF large circle of friends
in their bereavement. The funeral was
held Thursday afternoon, Rev. S. Knowl-
ton officiating. There was large at
tendance and the young people OF the
village were able to be present, Phillips
academy being closed for that purpose.
There were many beautiful floral offer
ings which helped to express the love OF
friends.
Nathan Cobb, of Yale College, is spend
ing his vacation at home.
Frank Tinker, of Mount Hermon School
Mortified, and George A. Tinker of AL
bauy, are spending the holidays at ]. E
Tiuker's.
Miss Kate Currer of the New York
State Institute for the Deaf and Dumb
is spending her vacation at home.
Kent Knowlton of Boston is spending
few days with his parents. He has
recently opened law office in Somervllle
Mrs. Louise Kendall of Laconia is Wis
iting relatives in town.
A large party of students attended the
lyceum at Peacham last week and report
a very pleasant time.
The selectmen have removed the ole
stage in the town hall and built a new
and much more convenient one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Heath OF st
Johnsbury are visiting at W. [. Heath's
The Village Improvement Association
will hold promenade Friday evening
Ian. 4, at the town hall. Good music
will be furnished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

George Stone of Lancaster was in town
Sunday
Mr.. Brewar was here from st. Johns
bury to attend the concert.
Union Christmas exercises were held at
the hall Tuesday evening and all had a
merry time.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with
Parish Stearns and wife last Friday
evening.
Frank Pierce of Lancaster was in town
Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
LYNDON CENTER.
death of Mrs. ERsterbrOOks.

Mrs. Alma Smith Easterbrooks. wife OF
L. S. Easterbrooks, died Friday after an
illness of nine months. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. G. A. Downey. The singing was by
a uuartette composed Of Misses Elhe and
Flora Campbell and Messrs. II. W. and
M. ]. Lyster. Mrs. Easterbrooks was was
born in Lyndon, July II, 1s41. On
Christmas day, 1875, she was married
to Mr.. Easterbrooks. For the past nine
months she has been i'll, but throughout
her illness she has been very patient
The sympathy of all is extended to the
husband and adopted son who have ten
DERBY cared tor her so long time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
LUNENBUR0.
A Fine Concert.

The greatest social event OF the winter
was the concert in the Woman's club
course of lectures week last Tuesday even
ing. Mrs. Hattie Balch Harris OF Boston
was the soprano soloist and inspired
much enthusiasm by her sweet voice and
fine selections. Mrs. Anna Spencer
Frost OF st. Johnsbury, well known as
one of the best of readers, delighted the
audience by her rendering of several fine
selections, Mrs, Gertrude Sartwell
Davis of Whitefed presided at the piano
and gave several numbers OF familiar
classic music which were also greatly
appreciated. All the artists were warm,
" applauded. The piano was loaned
Tor the occasion by Mr.. Magoon OF Lam
caster and the ladies wish to return
many thanks to that gentleman for his
courtesy. The concert was great sue.
cess and much credit is due the club COM
mittee who labored so hard to make it
what it was, great social event.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

Joys are our wings; sorrows are our
spurs.- Jean Paul Richter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26
LIB. Harris spent few days last week
in New York City on business trip.

in New York City on business trip.
A Christmas cantata, "The Woman IN
the Shoe" was sung by children OF the
Free Baptist church Tuesday evening;
Besides the cantata, Mrs Smith and
Mrs. PugsIey read 1.-The Birds Christmas
Carol' and the exercises were completed
by the distribution of the gifts from the
tree.
The Institute and grammar school
were closed Monday and TUESDAY loi
the Christmas vacation.
B. R. Lyster of Montreal has beer
spending few days at his home.
The Misses Houghton and Thompson
who have been spending several weeks ID
town, canvassing for reading course course,
have gone to Providence. Ihey expect
to return here in the spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-12-26

What's In a Names
Experienced patent medicine men"
says a gossiper in the New Orleans
Evening star., 1900-10-02
Russian Peat ms Fuel.

Peat is to be used for fuel in Russia, ac-
cording to a report made by Consul Hughes
at Coburg to the State Department. The
question of the scarcity of fuel in Russia
has long occupied the attention OF scien-
fists. Coal is found only in small quanti-
ties while wood Is by no means sufficiently
abundant to warrant extensive consump-
ton. 1t is proposed to surmount the diff
Guilty by turning the enormous quantities
Of peat to account In many districts the
turf almost represents the staple fuel Its
calorific power is said to be double that of
wood The turf Is compressed into small
briquettes and sent to the market 1t Is
estimated that the cost of manufacturing
Il for commercial purposes is about 1854
per ton, which at present, the consul says,
compares very favoraby with the price of
a1