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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
NEW HONORS FOR JUDGE lDE.
TCoutiuued from 1st page

late Chief Justice Field of the Massachu.
sets supreme court. He studied law
and speedily attained the largest practice
in northeastern Vermont and gained the
reputation of one of the ablest and best
read lawyers in New England.
AS Philippine commissioner, MIR. Ide
will bring to his task long experience in
dealing with alien peoples as well as
ability of the first order and profound
legal learning. President Mckinley has
made first class choice, and time will
amply prove it, Huntington News.
He is a lawyer in the front rank OF his
profession, and has mind that is singu-
larly clear in its conceptions and judg-
ments. He is the author OF much of the
best literature Of recent years on subjects
pertaining to the eastern question the
United States has now to meet and
settle. His knowledge of important
affairs in the Pacific strongly qualities
him for efficient and practical service on
this commission, while his judicial habit
and keen mental equipment insure wis
dom and foresight in administration and
in the determination of vital problems.
People in Vermont who know Judge Ide
well, and his ability to render his country
valuable service in the emergency con.
fronting it, have felt that in some
department of these new affairs there
was place where his experience and
capacity ought to be enlisted; and his
selection by the President as member
of this commission is therefore highly
gratifying to them, and exceedingly COM
to the recipient OF the
appointment.-[ Montpelier Journal.
Judge Ide is we'll fitted in mental capa-
CITY and training for his new response
bility. He has been known in Vermont |
Tor years as brilliant lawyer, but came
to the attention OF the country at large
as chairman OF he commission represent
ng the United States, England and Ger.
many which settled the land troubles in
Samoa, and later he was chief Justice OF |
Samoa. The Philippine commission
consists of Judge TAFT, chairman, Dean
Worcester, Judge Ide and Gen. Wright
One member will be appointed. This
commission will contain two Vermonters
Judge Ide and Dean Worcester, and the
chairman is the son Of an eminent Yer
nonter- Brattleboro Phenix.
Why did not the President wait until
he ides of March before nominating
Judge Ide for membership on the new
Philippine commission, instead of doing
in February ?-[ Boston Advertiser.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

ALKALINE PERKINS caledoniac ountyc Court
vs.. June Term.
APPLEN S. PERKINS A. d. 1900.
Whereas, Adaine Perkins of Lyndon iu
the County of Caledonia has filed in the
office OF the clerk OF Caledonia County Court
her libel for divorce, setting forth in sub
stance that she was legally married to
without this state, on the 10th day of May,
A. ID. 1895.
That she afterwards co.habited with said
Appleton in the state of Vermont That the
said Appleton wiltuly, and without just
cause, deserted the Petitioner for three con.
secutive years and that since the Goth day
of July, A, d. 1895, he has and still does refuse
to CO. habit with the Petitioner; and praying
that for the causes aforesaid said marriage
may be dissolved and Bill of Divorce grant
ed unto her, and that, she may resume her
former name of Alkaline F. Cross
And it being made to appear that the said
Appleton s. Perkins is without this State so
that citation cannot be served upon him.
Therefore, 1t is ordered that notice of the
pendency of said libel be given him by publ
cation of the substance thereof together
with this order in the ST Johnsbury GALE
DOMAIN newspaper published at ST. Johns
bury in the County of Caledonia, three weeks
successfully. the last of which publications
to be at least six weeks prior to the first
day of the next term of Caledonia County
Court, to be held at st. Johnsbury, in the
County of Caledonia, on the first Tuesday OF
June, d. 1900, at which time the said Ap.
pleton 5. Perkins is ordered to appear, and
show cause, if any he have why the prayer Of
said petition should not be granted.
Given under my hand at St Johnsbury, in
the County of Caledonia, the 9th day OF
RoLFE CoBLEIGH,
Deputy Clerk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
LIBEL. FOR DIVORCE.
Caledonia Co. Court,
June Term,

ETHEL I. SMITH Caledonia Co. Court,
VS.. Tune Term,
NATHANIEL L. SMITH, A. ID. 1900.
Whereas, Ethel 1. Smith of Peacham in the
County of Caledonia, has filed in the office OF
the clerk of Called donna County Court her be
for divorce, setting forth in substance thai
she was legally married to Nathaniel L. Smith
now of parts unknown without this state.
That the said Nathaniel l.. Smith treated
petitioner with intolerable severity; that
being of sufficient pecuniary ability, he mas
not provided suitable maintenance for heI'
but has grossly, wantonly and cruelty neg
lected and refused so to do, and praying tnat
for the causes aforesaid said marriage may
be dissolved and Bill of Divorce granteo
unto her.
And it being made to appear that the said
Nathaniel L, Smith is without this State So
that citation cannot be served upon him:
Therefore, 1T is ordered that notice OF INC
tendency OF said libel be given him by pup.
LEGATION OF the substance thereof, together
with this order, in the St Johnsbury Cale'
DOMAIN, newspaper published at st. johns,
pury, IN the County of Caledonia, thle'
weeks successfully, the last OF which pubica'
lions to be at least six weeks prior to the
nrst uay OF the next term of CaledomA
County Court, to be held at St Johnsbury,
IN the County of Caledonia, on the his. mrs.
tuesday OF June, A. d. 1900, at whitn
time thesaid Nathaniel L. Smith is ordered 10
appear, and show cause, if any he have, WY
tne prayer OF said petition should not DC
granted.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury. IN
the County of Caledonia, the 18th day Oh
February, A. D. 1900.
ALBRo F. NICHOLS;
JOSEPH p. LAMsoN,
Attorney.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

A silver polish can be made by mix
Ing few drops of ammonia with whit
ing and adding enough water to the
whole to make 1t the consistency of
cream. 1t can be bottled and If corked
tightly will keep as long as desired. 1t
cleans silver without hard rubbing.
When cut flowers become wilted,
they may frequently be freshened by
clipping off the ends and dipping the
stems in hot water for few moments.
Rubber heels for all shoes are highly
spoken of by many women who first
learned the advantage of them from
wearing golf shoes. The heel is about
half an inch in thickness, and it's advo-
Gates say that its use lessons the jar of
walking, especially upon city pave
ments.
If little sweet oil be rubbed on
knives which are to be laid away, they
will not rust If rolled In tissue paper
and kept in a dry place. Sometimes
too, If the rust be not too fixed" it
can be removed by careful rubbing
with sweet oil, though coal oil is even
better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

"A number Of years ago." said a
well known court official, when Unit
ed States Supreme Justice Brown was
on the bench in this city, was assign
ed as member of the staff to inter-
view the judge at his home out ON
JEFFERSON avenue. l recollect that an
the servant ushered me into the hall |
observed lot Of rugs scattered here
ana there and that as l stepped upon
the clean spaces along the corridor !
discovered that the floor was waXed to
magnificently slippery degree. l was
Iorced to move with mincing caution
far from graceful.
Approaching the library door | saw
Erug-a white bear skin, ! believe, and
resolved to make d leap over it. With
spring | vaulted, my foot landed on
the rug, the rug slid away and down I
went nat upon the floor. Meanwhile
Judge Brown had arisen from his Ii.
Drary table and, noticing my mishap.
ne began laughing. Reaching me, be
helped me to my feet and remarked
Win assumed dignity:
Look here, sir. Don't you know
.nat IN this age, this land and this
house such servile formality is not at
all necessary
ana then | got my interview and
,ouno IL an agreeable undertaking.
Detroit Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

Have you last request to maker
asked the king of the Cannibal islands,
addressing the missionary.
The latter glanced at his august maj
esty $50 called by reason of his sum-
llcr attire), and replied:
Eyes, Great One. When left my ma
tive heath, promised to write to a
brother in this line of work and tell
him how l liked the country, If your
majesty pleases, should like to write
him few words"
The king reflected for a moment.
"There can be no objection to that, so
far as / can see. You may proceed"
The missionary's hands were united,
and there upon a piece Of bark he in
scribed the following words:
Dear Friend-This Is a delightful country.
There is but one objection to it, and that, fear
will account for the fact that shall never see you
again. There is plenty to eat here-but the cook
ing will kill me. Farewell.
This being finished, the king directed
his slaves to stir the caldron and the
preparation of the meal proceeded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
LOCAL GATHERINGS.
EContinued from page IL

The next meeting of the Woman's
Club will be held in Pythian hall next
Monday afternoon, March s, at three
O'Clock. The subject for the afternoon
has been arranged by the art committee.
The executive board meeting will be held
at o'clock.
beginning tomorrow w. F. Welch's
meat market will be closed excepting on
Saturday afternoons and evenings and
the 9TH of each month. Mr.. Welch will
run the meat cart himself, carrying on
the business in this way with the excep-
ton of the above named dates.
A book club to be known as "The
1900 Club" was organized last Thurs
day evening with the following officers:
President, Chas. w. Steele; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Florence J. May;
book committee, Miss Fannie Russell,
F. O. French, and W. W. Husband.
Advertised letters at the post office
for the week ending Feb. "a: Bowles,
Ida NJ; Gorham, Sarah; Bourne, N. c.;
Clark, Elder S.; Henderson, Robert;
Jones, Fred; Linton, Edgar; Lynch, L.
c.; Poland, ]. E.; Spencer, Clarence G;
A. E. Niles & Co.. Watts, Fred; Wilson,
Leonard.
Palestine Commandery hold special
conclave on Tuesday evening when an
official visitation and inspection will be
made by Eminent Sir Daniel Payson, of
Windsor, Grand Generalssimo. Other
members of the Grand
Commandery of Vermont will be present
and the Order of Knight Templar will be
conferred.
The snowfall aad high winds during
the past few days have made railroaning
extremely difficult, the crews OF some of
the trains on the Lake road, having
rather rough experiences. The express
from Swanton, due Thursday night,
reached here Friday a. m. after night
IN the storm between Danville and Wal
len. The snow plow has been out
almost constantly having made several
trips the entire length OF the line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
The sword walking Trick.

IL had little party Of Jap jugglers
on the road In 1891" said an ex-the-
atricai manager, land got on to good
many Of their tricks. Most of them
were surprisingly simple In reality,
and one that don't remember ever
having seen explained was the feat of
walking barefooted up ladder of sharp
swords. The swords were of the ma
tive straight bladed shape and were so
keen that they, would easily slice a
handkerchief in two In mid air.
Before sticking them through the
uprights to form the ladder the head
Jap always passed his thumb along the
edge of each from hilt to tip. AS he
did so he drew out a narrow steel tape
which was coiled on a spring in the
handle. The tape had a hole In the
end which caught on the point and
held it in place, and 1t completely
shielded the edge. After the walking
was over 1t was quietly released as the
swords were being taken out and flew
up into the handle again. The weapon
could then be passed around for in
spection. Most people supposed that
the Jap used some chemical to tougher
his soles, but the truth was as | have
stated. New Orleans Times Demo.
crat,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Presentation of Account.
w. c. WARMERS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, O..
In Probate Court, held at the probate Office
in St. Johnsbury, in said district, on the
24th day of February A. d. 1900.
Siias G. Collision, Administrators, with Wilt
annexed. upon the Estate of viii c. Warner.
late of bloomsbury, in said District, deceased,
presents his administration account for exam.
ination and allowance, and makes app lea
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 a session thereof, to be held
at the Probate office in said st. Johnsbury,
on the 18th day of March, A. ID. 1900,
for hearing and decision thereon: And 1t Isl fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to alf
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
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, why said
account should not be allowed and such decrte
made.
By the Court, Attest
WALTER P, SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
The Clever Spider.

"0ne of my friends was accustomed
to grant shelter to a number of garden
spiders under a vacant varanda and to
watch their habits. One day sharp
torn broke out, and the wind ragged so
furiously through the garden that the
| spiders suffered damage from it, al
though sheltered by the veranda. The
mainyards Of one of these webs, as the
sailors would call them, were broken
80 that the web was blown hither and
thither, like slack sail in storm.
'"The spider made no fresh threads,
but tried to help itself in another way.
1t let itself down to the ground by a
thread and crawled to place where
lay some splintered pieces of a wooden
fence, thrown down by the storm. 1t
fastened thread to one Of the bits Of
wood, turned back with 1t and hung 1t
with a strong thread to the lower part
of its nest, about five feet from the
ground. The performance was a won
derful one, for the weight of the wood
sutticed to keep the nest tolerably firm,
while 1t was yet light enough to yield |
to the wind and so prevent further in |
jury. The piece Of wood was about 21b
inches long and as thick as a goose
quill.
"On the Following day a careless
knocked her head against the
wood, and it fell down. But In the
course of few hours the spider mend
I'd her web, broke the supporting
bread in two and let the wood fall to
he ground. Our Animal Friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Appointed a Receiver.

Judge Wheeler has appointed receiver
for the White River Valley Electric Rail-
way company in a suit in which the
company appears as defendant against
the Biddle White company of Boston,
which furnished it with supplies tor
building. to the amount of $3S18 70.
The receiver appointed is Rufus H. Saw
yer of Maiden, Mass.
The bill sets forth that the defendant
company started to build a road from
Bethel to Rochester and completed it as
tar as Gaysville, where the track was
stopped, although grading has been
done in other portions OF the rout laid
out. The passage OF road beyond this is
opposed by the owners of property.
The capital stock of the road is $780,
600, ofwhich only about $50, 900 has been
paid in, and for these and other reasons
relating to the bonds Of the road a re-
ceiver is desired that the business repre-
sented by the road may not become
dislntegrated and money lost by a
foreclosure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Poultry Association.

An the annual meeting of the Vermont
state Poultry and Pet Stock Association
held in Woodstock last Friday evening,
the following officers were elected:
President, Frederick Billings, Wood
stock; vice presidents, F. c. Brown OF
Queeche, !. c. Underwood, F. H. Ranney,
". L. SWEET, St. Johnsburv. F. E. Per-
kins, Burlington, A. E. Fuller, H. P.
Clark, Woodstock, Warner Bingham,
West Concord, Rush Vaughan, Wood
stock, D. 6. Spaulding, Taitsville, c. o.
Barrett, Montpelier, c. c. Paine, South
Randolph and H. M. Barrett of St. AL
bans. John S Eaton and Frederick
Chapman, both Of Woodstock, were
elected secretary and treasurer respect
lively. The directors chosen are all of
Woodstock and vicinity. namely; lanes
Aitken, W. A. Clifford, w. S. Thornton,
E. P. Tewksbury, V. D. Fraser, w. ID.
Foster, F. w. Howes, E. A. Emery, H.
B. Hutchinson and A. G. Hoitt. Super
intendent of Poultry, F. W. Howes.
The meeting was well pleased with the
result OF this seasons show, and arrang
ments were made for the eighth annual
show at Woodstock to be held on the
first week in January, 1901. The secre-
tary announced that he had engaged as
judges for the next show, H. B. May and
H. 5. Ball, who are both veterans in the
use of the decimal system of scoring, and
have both served many times in Boston
and New York, as well as at other large
shows, and their engagement assures
every exhibit the most careful judging,
giving each exhibitor just what his birds
are entitled to, and will be satisfactory
to breeders throughout the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
A Farewell Banquet.

Apollo Lodge No. 2 K. P. rendered a
farewell banquet to Herbert T. Fisher
after the regular lodge meeting last night.
Following the banquet short speeches
were made by several of the members
and an emblematic charm was presented
to Mr.. Fisher as token of the esteem in
which he is held by the lodge. Mr..
Fisher goes to Greenfield, Mass. this
week, having accepted a position in the
office of the Atlantic Mutual Life ms.
GO: OF that place. During a ten years
residence in St. .Johnsbury he has made
most OF friends in many circles who will
wish him well in his new home.
Mr.. Fisher was clerk of Co. D, and
Vice Chancellor of Apollo Lodge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
To REGULATE SocIety Svs,em

New Haven, Feb. 27.-The seniors OF
Yale who signed the petition to the
faculty for the adjustment of the
sophomore secret societies met last
evening, fully ESQ strong, and appointed
committee Of six men TO meet and arbi-
trate the matter with six men chosen by
the sophomore society. The first session
Of the arbitrator will be to receive aug
gestions from the students as to a better
society system.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Bennington Il Rutland Railroad Sold.

The Bennington & Rutland railroad
was sold February 10, to Percival w.
Clement of Rutland. By this sale the
road passes into the hands of the Rut.
land railroad, and this consolidation
will mark the completion of western
Vermont railway system, which will
bring that section into close relations
with the great cities. Since the road
was chartered in 1S45 as the Western
Vermont Railway Company, it has
changed hands and names many times.
The branch from North Bennington to
the state line to connect with the Trov r.
Bennington railroad was opened in Julv.
1852, and that from North Bennington
to Bennington in 1854. In January.
1857, 1t went into the hands ofmortpaye
trustees, and was consolidated with the
Lebanon Springs railroad in 1870 under
tne name OF Harlem Extension Railroad.
ms line was leased to the Vermont Cen
tral IN 1873 but four years later it re.
Verteu TO the trustees Of the original
companies on account of the Central
giving up the lease. A reorganization
under the name OF Bennington & Rut-
land company followed. Since 1877 this
company has controlled the road. Cen
John u. Mccullough was made president
OF the road in 1888. He is prominent in
railroad circles, having been connected
with many OF the large systems.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Probate of Will.
NANCY c. GRAHAM's ESTATE.


STATE or VERMONT, Caledonia District =,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Ofice
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said District.
on the 26th day OF February A. d. 1900
An instrument purportiug to be the last
will and testament of Nancy c. Graham.
late of Peacham, in said district, deceased
being presented to court by George p
Blair, the executor therein named for
probate: 1t Is ordered by said court that
all persons, concerned therein be notified
to appear at session of said court, to be held
at the Probate Office in St. Johnsbury on the
18th day of March, A. d. 1900, and show
cause, If any they may have, against the
p obate of said will; for which purpose II Is
further ordered that a copy of the record OF
this order be published three weeks success
lively in the Caledonian, printed at St. Johns
bury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
true copy of Record. Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge