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North Park union., 1900-03-09

tackled number two. The captain went
of again. and Rob's curiosity had
grown so that now, while he was fresh
he felt like reading the cipher. But It
was mystery. Such meaningless lot
of letters he never saw before. Turn
and twist them as he would he could
make nothing of them. Suddenly it
occurred to him that these letters did
not spell the message at all. They
must, then, stand for other letters in
the alphabet. How was he to learn
what they stood for? He took the first
sentence. FWFSlU, and so on, meant
absolutely nothing, and could not be
made to spell anything. Starting with
A. the first letter of the alphabet. Rob
tried to make F stand for it. But there
was no way to fit the same rule to F,
and make sense. This would be ARA.
1t might lead to something. But when
he had gone through the sentence he
found 1t would not do, and began on
B. He kept this up, with all the inge
nuity his young head was capable of.
and tried q and d. He began to de-
spair of reaching 1t. when he tried E.
The first five letters gave the word
Every"
With his heart beating faster now,
Rob kept on his way. Each letter of
the simple cipher really stood for the
letter that came before 1t in the alpha
bet. And when he had studied it all
out, the message read as follows:
Everything is ready. You will at
once assemble your forces and join me
here
This meant something, surely. 1t
meant that a revolutionary army was
to assemble under Richard Elvin and
make an attack on the forces of the
government. This means. perhaps, ruin
to his uncle in Buenos Ayres. And II
his uncle was killed. perhaps Elyin
would take all his property and
wealth.
With his heart filed with boyish
courage. Rob wrote the letters in ci-
pher. as he had been ordered to do.
Then he addressed envelopes from list
number two.
The message in form number three
meant nothing to him. The nearest he
could come to guess was that it in
formed the persons to whom 1t was
sent that the BLACK Cat" had brought
another cargo of contraband goods.
But what had loyalty to do with snug
Cling? No, 1t was another revolution
ary message, and the BLACK Cat" had
perhaps been taken as the symbol OF
the revolutionists.
Fortunately, Elvin remained away.
and Rob had an opportunity to carry
out the design he had formed. He
wrote letter to his uncle.
Dear Uncle David" he wrote, Il
was not drowned when 1 was thrown
overheard from the Royal Mail. was
picked up by smuggler, and am now
a prisoner among some men who are
smugglers. and also conspirators
against the government of Argentina.
The head mans name is Richard Ell
vim and ne thinks am the nephew OF
Torrevo. the captain of the schooner
that picked ne up. II he knew was
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Henry d. Clayton Of Alabama has in
troduced in congress a resolution pro-
viding for the turning over of Cuba to
the Cubans on the coming Fourth Of
July. The date is not well chosen.
There Is no need for spectacular per-
formance of what the United States is
pledged to do. By the terms Of the
treaty of Spain this country is bound
to remain in control In Cuba until the
coming April. In order to give Spanish
residents chance to straighten up
their affairs and leave the island II
they SO desire. When that date ar
vives Cuba should. as a matter of
course. be turned over to the Cubans.
in fulnllment Of q solemn pledge made
by the American government In enter
iug upon the war with Spain.
North Park union., 1900-03-09
Flour Trust Coils pses.

. Milwaukee. Wis, Feb. 2T.-The Unit
ed States Milling Company. generally
known as the flour trust. collapsed
Saturday afternoon, but the fact did
not become known until to-day. when
Judge Jenkins. In proceedings auxil-
larry to the United States Court OF New
Jersey, appointed three receivers for
The company. two of whom are now in
charge of the property.
The receivers are Daniel Thomas of
New York. Charles L. Kimball of
Summit. New Jersey. and Albert c.
I.Oring OF Minneapolis.
The collapse of the company was due,
IL liz said. to inability to float Its secur-
i,ies on the open market
North Park union., 1900-03-09

form. Now, take your pen and write
this down.
II am ready SIR" said Rob. dipping
his pen In the ink.
THE blue flag waves said EiVin.
Have you got that?"
THE blue flag waves" repeated ROD,
writing 1t down.
~. will go on. The blue nag waves.
La Plata smooth and friends hnd easy
sailing. Splendid anchorage in Black
Cat bay. Three days from this a storm
ts expected. Cover your house WELL.
81 have that down, SIR" said Rob.
"verv well. Mark that form number
one"
1T is marked number one, sir"
"Now another. Are you ready?"
Ready, sir
write these letters, one after an
other, and write them very plainly"
Yes. SIR" said Rob.
"FwFSZUIJOHJTSF ZPVXJM
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BOEKPJONFIFSF."
This was terrible tumble to Rob,
who knew nothing about writing in
cipher.
Got that all DOWN." asked Elkin.
"Yes, SIR"
Read them over"
Rob repeated the letters.
Correct" said Elvin. 1T is an easy
cipher, but none of the letters will get
into the hands of the government, and
even II one did. don't think there Is
any one who would bother to make 1t
out. Now take this down."
Il am ready, sir"
Loyalty to loyalty. and Black Cat
sends greetings"
'.1s that all, sir"
That's all. You will sign to each
letter you write the name Vim. You
understand. 1t is the last syllable OF
my own name"
Yes, sir'
Now, here are three lists Of names.
You have the first letter marked num-
ber one. Did you mark the cipher
number two?"
Yes, SIR"
THE short one is number three.
These lists of names are numbered one.
two and three You will send letter
of each number to every person named
in the list bearing the same number.
Do you understand that?"
Yes. SIR"
Here are envelopes. There are
stamps. Do 1t all up in good shape.
and perhaps In a week or two you will
have something to remember this oc-
casion by"
Rob thought he would, too, II his
own plans did not fail.
Elvin stood over him while he
studied the names on the lists.
List number one was made up of
names and addresses in cities Of South
America, most of them being in Ar
gentina. Some were even in New York,
a few in London and Paris. There
were about 300 In all. List number
two, or those to whom the cipher was
to be sent, were men in the republic,
most of them with some kind of a mil
itary title. Rob's curiosity was aroused
North Park union., 1900-03-09
EnGAELnH ErAnkneAs.

Edith-There is one thing in particu-
lar that l like Mr.. Tactin for. He is
SO frank, you know. He always tells
me of my faults without the least hesi-
tation. That was the agreement 1
caused him to make. Bertha-Do you
mean to say that you do not get an
cry with him? Edith-Never. Bertha
Tell me some Of the faults he has
found in you. Edith-O, he hasn't
found any yet. When l ask him to
name them he always says that am
faultless.-Stray Stories.
North Park union., 1900-03-09
Chance for Chimes. to Get 10. /:

Washington. Feb. 2T.-The United
States Supreme Court to-day affirmed
the decision of the District Court for
the state of Washington. in the case
OF the United States VS.. Mrs. Cue Linn
and other Chinese, whom 1t was sought
to exclude under the exclusion laws.
The decision holds that they were
not subject to exclusion under the law.
All the persons affected were related
TO Chinese entitled to be here, and the
decision of the cour, is to the effect
that on this account certificates are not
necessary to eniitle them to land.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

We mortals sometimes cut = pitiable
figure in our attempt to display. We
may be sure of our own merits. yet
fatally ignorant Of the point of view
from which we are regarded by our
neighbor. Our fine patterns in tattoo
ing may be far from throwing him into
= swoon Of admiration, though we turn
ourselves all round to show them.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Every man will have the power he
earns, and the'power that he has will
tell, not because people like It or like
him. but because 1t Is power. and as
such can keep itself erect without hav-
ing q cricket put under Its feet. and
keep itself dry without having an um,
breila spread over its head.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Do not live In the clubland Of some
transcendental heaven; do your best to
bring the glory Of real heaven down.
and ray 1t out upon your fellows in
this workday world.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

It 10 easy for you to live after the
worlds opinion. and in solitude to live
after ones own; but tho truly great
man Il he who. in the midst of the
crowd keeps with perfect sweetness
the independence of solitude.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Lose not day In useless lamenta-
tlon. Help mankind whenever you
can: love them, and thank God that
you have seen and known and loved on
this earth. and that you have lost Il
North Park union., 1900-03-09

There will be an interesting time
when the attendants Of the Duke Of
Marlborough attempt to boost the
young man and his light housekeeping
outfit up kop.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

There is always a chance Of reform
ing q bad man. but II he is hypocrite
his case ia absolutely hopeless.
North Park union., 1900-03-09
NORTH PARK UNION.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
WALDEN. COLORADO.
All human power Is q compound OF
time and patience. .f,.-. r..

The man who d,strusts his neishbor
will bear watching.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

II society gives us pillows she makes
1t up by gout; Just as she puts up law
to modify Justice.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Bravery may be cultivated. Show
ing a spirit OF courage in the minor
Affairs OF life trains us to be strong In
the great crises.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

The under dog In the scrap may be
in the right, but that doesn't rattle any
bones with the dog on top.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Mon Of fine characters confess their
faults to themselves and punish them
selves for them.
North Park union., 1900-03-09
1t Didn't Count.

Boggs-Come and have drink.
Biggs-Why. | thought you swore off
Boggs-O. that was only a New Years
resolut!on.-New York Journal.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Love II the only passion which looks
10 neither past nor futnza.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

After a man reaches the high-water
mark he has TO hustle TO keep his head
above 1t.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

II you want to get reputation for
being leve!-headcd always agree with
everybody Philadelphia Record.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

A woman's errors come almost al
ways from her belief In good. or her
confidence In truth.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

II Is thought women wear shoes too
small because the right size - too
large.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

An ounce Of silence Is sometimes
worth more than = pound Of talk
North Park union., 1900-03-09

You can never get the best Of =
chemist in an argument; he always
has . retort
North Park union., 1900-03-09

II ID an indisputabls fact that the
leaviAvt books have the least In them.
North Park union., 1900-03-09

Ths savage has feelfngs only; the
eivilissd has feelings and ideas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
Our Merchants Association.

The membership list of the st. Johns
bury Merchants Association has become
so large that the petition to which all
the members names are attached is quite
a curiosity. This documents is of ordinary
legal cap paper and has reached the
length of 81 feet and inches, up to date
it has 951 signatures. This association
has outgrown the local character which
marked the first years of its existence
and is spreading over all the New Eng
land states, having membersin 100 differ
ent cities and towns.
The Merchants Association was or
ganized in 1890 for the purpose of pro-
tecting retail merchants doing credit
business, later it was merged with the
Board of Trade and for while was a
part OF that organization. In 1896 it
was reorganized and since that time has
grown steadily until now it is one of the
most successful collection agencies in
existence. The secretary, c. H. Bagley
has held this position from the first and
is thoroughly acquainted with every
detail OF the work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
Fair Ground Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Fair Ground
Company was held in the Board OF
Trade rooms last Wednesday afternoon.
The treasurer's report showed cash
balance of about $3.50, with all bills
paid and no Indebtedness. President
Stiles conqrn+..1.+4l ~ .. 500; e;A+u- ON such
Notwithstanding the fact
that the fair OF 1899 was held in rainy
weather. The new board of directors
contains several representative farmers
and the list follows: T. R. Stiles, h. K.
Graves, Harry H. Carr, Harry Blodgett,
w. A. Taplin, J. c. Gray, l. Q. Vail, AL
bert Harris, c. E. Morse, Danville,
Charles l. Smith, McIndoes. The audi
tors elected were. B. K. Graves and
Arthur F. Stone.
Considering the financial condition of
the society, and with the idea of giving
the stockholders something for their
stock, it was voted to issue one ticket
for self and team, or two single tickets,
each day to each shareholder
At meeting OF the directors after the
annual meeting DR.. T. R. Stiles was re-
elected president; c. l. Smith, secretary !;
H. II. Carr, treasurer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
An Exhibit of Amateur Photographs

An effort is being made to induce our
local amateurs to contribute few pic
lures each toward an exhibit which it is
hoped will be held here sometime next
month. This exhibit will be held solely
for the purpose of comparing notes and
seeing each others work. No prizes will
be given and it is hoped that no expense
will be incurred so that no admission fee
will be necessary.
We believe with Ruskin that "every
man should have a trade and hobby"
and surely no hobby can be more inoffen.
sive to others or of more pleasure or in
struction to themselves than photogra.
ply. The town is full of enterprising
amateurs who are doing good work and
there is doubtless material enough for
not only one but several such exhibits
A few of the interested ones met at the
Academy last Saturday evening and sci
the ball rolling by appointing commit
tee to canvass the town and see how
many amateurs would contribute anC
we hope to be able to report that thi
| exhibit will soon be held.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
VOL. LXIII---NO. 1861
Church Notes.

The subject of discourse at the First
Baptist church next Sunday will be
"The Church OF Christ essentially
missionary organization" and in the
evening "The son who was wiser Tin his
own conceits) than his father" Collec-
ticn for the Missionary Union will be
taken at the morning service. The
Ladies Industrial Circle will meet for
work only, next Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Hurlbutt.
At the Free Baptist church the pastors
subject next Sunday morning will be,
"The Beginning of the Gospel" in the
evening, Your Business and Mine"
The Ladies Aid society of the Free
Baptist church will hold an Experience
meeting in the vestry Friday evening,
Jan. 10, when several ladies will tell how
church. You are cordially invited to be
present.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Morning service It 10 AS.
Subject, Love" Children's Sunday
school following the morning service.
Wednesday evening meeting at 730.
Reading room open Wednesday and
Thursday from 2 to S.
The choir at St. Aloysius church is be-
ing reorganized under the supervision of
Miss Margaret Dugan, of Boston. Miss
Dugan is well known and efficient in
structor in voice culture and the choir
cannot but improve under her instruc-
tion. High mass will be discontinued
until the choir is thoroughly reorganized
when it will again be sung as usual.
Miss Lillian Ryan, who is taking lessons
on the pipe organ. in Boston, will return
at that time and resume her place at the
organ.
The subject of the sermon at Grace
Methodist church next Sunday will be,
"The Highlands of Lie" in The evening
Jonah, the runaway Prophet"
Miss Ethel Galbraith, student at the
Academy, is singing soprano in the
Grace Methodist church choir.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
Letter from Henry Clay.

DIR. S. S. Martyn, of East Hard wick,
has loaned the museum two interesting
aud valuable documents. One is an ap-
point-A,,nt of coroner issued to Virgin
ian in 1909 by Jno. Tyler. afterwards
president of the United States. The other
is an autograph letter of Henry Clay,
written in 1942 to some young men in
Philadelphia, defining his position on the
issues of the day. The letter is we'll
written and we give it below in full;
Ashland, 18th Sept, 1912.
Dear SIR
received your favor communicating
the patriotic purposes and views of the
young men of Philadelphia, and | take
pleasure in compliance with your request
in stating some of the principal objects
which, suppose, engage the common de-
sire and the common exertion of the
Wing party, to bring about, in the Gov,
ernment of the U-States. These are:
A sound National currency, regulated
by the will and authority of the Nation
r,dip Ar 81 ta1dasahRate ReEsPagst with fair protec
Just restraints of the Executive power
embracing a further restriction on the
exercise of the Veto.
A faithful administration OF the public
domain with an equitable distribution
Of the proceeds of the sales of it among
all the states.
An honest and economical admnistra-
ton of the General Government, leaving
public officers perfect freedom of thought
and OF the right of suffrage but with
suitable restraints against improper in
reference in elections.
An amendment of the Constitution,
limiting the incumbent of the presidential
office to a single term.
These objects attained, think that we
should cease to be afflicted with bad ad-
ministration of the Government.
Mr.. Jacob Stratton.
am respecti'y
Your friend and ODE Serv
II. Clay.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
rlusicaI Festival.

The 40th annual festival of the Orleans
County Musical Association will be held
at Newport from January 20 to February
2 and the prospectus shows that fine
list of soloists have been secured for this
annual event. Here are the soloists
Basso, Fred L. Martin of Boston; tenor,
Frederick Smith of Boston; contralto,
Miss Jennie Hunter Of Providence, r. l !;
soprano, Mrs. Carrie Doty Spooner of
Newport, R. l.; reader, Mrs. Lucia Meade
Priest of Boston. Prof Jules Jordan of
Providence will conduct the chorus and
Miss Anna B. Green of Newport will be
the accompanist. st. Johnsbury singers
and others are always seen at these
festivals and any wishing prospectus
can obtain one of Richard Baker at the
Passumpsic Savings Bank.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
The Scotia Club.

A gathering of few admirers Of Ro-
bert Burns and enthusiasts in matters
pertaining to Scottish literature in gene
raj at Dunnett and Slack's office Mon
day evening resulted in the formation of
club which is to be known as "The
Scotia Club
The purpose of the club is stated to be:
ITO cherish the memory Of Scotland,
her literature, history, and traditions"
The organization begins it's career with
these officers:
Pres, Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks, d. D.,
E ExecnftHve afH rfsas fatWes tWege Rtshie nn
nett, John Borland, W. W. Husband, and
Robert w, Simonds.
Membership is restricted to persons
claiming Scotch ancestry and such other
persons as the club may elect.
As in other organizations OF the kind.
the day which is held in the highest re-
gard is January 25th, the birthday of
Robert Burns, and at these meetings, ar
rangemeuts were made for the first pub
lie celebration of this occasion in St.
fohnsbury. The exercises will be held in
Athenaum Hall, Thursday evening Jan.
25th. The programme SO far as it has
been completed will consist of remarks
by DR.. Fairbanks, and an address on the
poet by Hon. Wendell P. Stafford.
There will also be included a musical
programme of Scotch songs. Every ef.
fort will be put forth to make this initial
movement of "The Scotia Club" sue
cess.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
The Peoples Telephone Company.

George w. Buzzell of Barton, Harry
H. Carr and Fred T. Gilman are trying
to interest our citizens in establishing
branch of the Peoples telephone line.
This company has large patronage in
Orleans county and also in Grafton
county in New Hampshire and they
expect to secure connections with Mont
pelier and Wells River at an early day.
So far about 100 men have signi6ed
their intention OF joining the company
and when 200 telephones are subscribed
for the exchange will be opened.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
Pretty Calendars.

Charles T. Ranlet has distri ,Ited an
original and artistic calendar that is at.
tracing much attention. The calendar
is adorned with halftone picture of a
negro boy, which Mr.. Ranlet had pose
for him when he was in Orlando, Fla, a
few years ago. The boy is atypical pic
caninny and as full of fun as any young
ster.
Swift & Company has issued a pretty
desk calendar which is one OF the hand
soonest of the new century. The calen-
dar is in the form of screen. its exact
size being 10 x 2512 inches. In each OF
the four circular panels is an ideal head,
typical of one Of the seasons, from paint.
ings by Percy Moran. the great water
colorist. The pictures have all the effect
of the original water.colors, and as there
is no advertising on the front, the calen.
dar is both ornamental and useful
Copies of Swift's home calendar ray
be obtained by sending 10 centsin stamps
to Swift and Company, Union Stock
Yards, Chicago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-17
A Great Concert.

The finest concert of the season comes
in the Star course at Music Hall Friday
January 26, when the Fadettes
Womans Orchestra appear for the first
time. Mrs. Caroline B. Nichols is con-
ductress and there are 20 artists in the
company, including several fine soloists.
Organized in 1888, and incorporated in
1895 they proudly point to ten years of
phenomenal success, from practical
business standpoint, on musical lines,
and are now. as always, under the
direction of Mrs. Caroline B. Nichols,
an able and artistic leader, who has
brought the orchestra to its present high
position in the musical world They
command the highest commendation
and endorsement from the most captious
critics, who pronounce them "The Wom-
ans Orchestra par excellence" Each
player is an artistic professional musician
and solist, and under skillful direction
the result is everywhere apprent in the
splendid ensemble and brilliant render
ing of programmes that comprise both
classical and popular selections. The
solosts include Miss Edith Adams,
cellist, and Miss Mabel White. soprano.
While each member Of the Fadettes
represents absolutely the finest and
highest attainments on her respective
instrument, especial attention is called
to the inclusion OF French Horns (the
Misses Cunningham, Bassoon miss
White), and Tympani miss Churchill), J,
players, the only women performers
on these important and difficult in
struments in the country.
Among the many press notices, this
from the Boston Herald is especially
good. The selections were played with
a degree OF artistic finish and skill that
was altogether charming, and the young
ladies have no cause to ask considera-
tion for their performances on account
of their sex. An especially brilliant
effort was made in the Brahms Hun.
garian Fantasia in which the players
gave the composition with a dash and
style that called out the most enthus.
iastic applause. The concert was pro-
nounced success"
Tickets at Bingham's and the door
SO cents, rs cents and $1.00.