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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Wanted for Forgery.

An esteemed subscriber has sent US a
circular issued from the Washington
police headquarters which indicates that
former resident of ST. Johnsbury has
gone wrong. The circular contains an
excellent likeness of Leroy c. Shear, who
travels under the different aliases of
Charles r. Clark. Frank Mallory, and
w. NJ. Davis. The latter name was used
in Washington early in February, where
he registered from New York. His
scheme is to visit clothing or dry goods
house, where he purchases goods to the
value Of from $40 to $40. He gives
check for larger amount payable to
himself, and receives the difference in cash.
The check is not discovered to be worth
less until after Mr.. Shear has left for
parts unknown. The check he passed in
Washington was drawn on a Bedford,
Indiana, bank, and called for $100.
Taken altogether it was a very clever
piece OF forgery as it bore on it's face the
endo sement of the cashier Of the Bedford
bank. Mr.. Shear was we'll known resi-
dent of this town about Is years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Church Benefits.

The two farces, "A Spinster ofArts"
and "The Gentle Jury" were presented
at the Universalist vestry last week
Tuesday evening by the Young Peoples
society. with very successful results.
The turkey dinner served at Pythian
hall by the Methodist society Thursday
noon was success in every way. A
most appetizing dinner was served to
about 800 people and over $50 was rea-
lized by the society.
The "Kate Greenaway" supper which
was given by St. Margaret's Guild at
Pythian hall Friday. was success both
artistically and financially. The young
ladies in charge of the various tables
were costumed to represent Kate Green
away's familiar creations, and the effect
was extremely artistic. Richard Reed,
oficiate ed as head waiter, Mrs. c. B.
Weeks, Mrs. H. W. Blodgett, and Miss
Mary Derby presided at the serving
table, and Mrs. Alfred Crocker Mrs. c.
T. Ranlet, and Misses Carrie S Drew,
Marjorie Peabody, Helen Rickaby,
Beatrice May and Marion Moore acted as
walters. During the supper Ernest Clark
rendered several piano selections. About
$50 were present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

dent who formally rendered him the
place. A week previously Senator Ross
and Congressman Grout had urged his
appointment. and Senator Proctor and
Congressman Powers had also seen the
President on the same matter.
The commission will start for the Phil
ippines early in April, the U. 5, transport
Hancock, having been placed at their dis
posal for the trip from San Francisco.
All the commissioners will take their
families as it is the Presidents idea to
show the Filipinos the ideal American
home along with the plans for good gov
ernment that the commission will in
augurate. 1t is impossible to state just
how long the commission will be in SER
vice, but Judge Taft the chairman, has
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Albuquerque National Bank Affairs.

The affairs Of the Albuquerque National
Bank in New Mexico, OF which 5. M. Fol-
som of LyndonviIle was formerly presi-
dent, which failed in 1893. have been
dragging along from that time to the
present. Most OF the stockholders reside
in Vermont and New Hampshire and had
become tired of waiting for it's affairs to
be closed up. They were involved in
extensive litigation, one suit pending in
the Supreme Conrt of the United States
and another with the Merchants
National bank Of this place pending 10
the territorial court of New Mexico, and
other serious complications existed. To
end all this the stockholders and the
Merchants National bank agreed that
Hon. Henry c. Ide should act as arbi.
traitor in their litigation and should
dispose of all the other legation at his
discretion and cause the remaining assets
to be realized upon. and the whole
trust to be wound up. Judge Ide has
been absent in New Mexico for Eve weeks
anu TeIurnSu on ouHudY InoTntnB' nc
litigation has all been arranged and
ended. The Merchants bank were
awarded $2500 upon their claim and the
debts of the Albuquerque National bank
have all been paid aud Judge Ide makes
distribution of a little over 60 per cent.
to the stockholders Tor whom he was
acting. 1t was most satisfactory out
come OF badly mixed financial condition
and reflects great credit upon Judge Ide's
| management.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
The March rleeting.

The annual town meeting comes next
Tuesday and this ought to be the largest
attended gathering of the year. The Sc
lectmen have taken especial pains to get
all voters names on the check list and if
you are voter and your name is not
there it is your own fault. 1t is every
citizens duty to attend town meeting
and have voice in the management OF
town affairs. The only change from the
caucus nominations is the addition of
the name of W. A. Graham as candidate
for overseer Of the poor against Lorenzo
Sulloway, the present incumbent. There
is likely to be lively contest over this
position and the result will not be known
until the votes are counted. The busi-
ness OF the meeting will undoubtedly bs
taken up Immediately after dinner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

business of his store and will visit
St. Johnsbury quite frequently. Mr..
Hastings is wide awake and progress
sive farmer and deserves to make
successful merchant.
The speeding OF fast horses in our
most travelled streets has been as usual
one of the Objectionable features Of the
winter. The police have received numer-
GUS complaints concerning the nuisance
and are endeavoring to abate it some
what.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. H. M.
Moore very pleasantly entertained the
Ladies Whist Club and invited friends
Ice cream and cake were served. The
Ladies Club recently presented Bright
look Hospital with table and the pro-
ceeds OF this party will be used for pur.
chasing something equally as useful.
Our readers cannot fail to notice
Crawford Ranneys advertisement in the
CALIFORNIAN and the life insurance COM
pany which he represents whose trade
mark is the rock OF Gibraltar. The Pru-
Dental Insurance Co. of America issued
in 1899 over 1922, ,6OO.O 900 new bust.
ness, which is more than that written
by any other life insurance company in
the world last year. The annual income
for 1899 was over $20,5OO 900 while
the surplus which has been set aside fol
policy holders has now reached the graf
flying sum of over $6,oOO,0Oo.
" !'an. GContinued on page a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

stated in public interview that he ex-
pected to be absent at least two years.
The suddenness of the appointment
will make the month of March a busy
one for Judge Ide, as he has numerous
legal matters to adjust besides his private
business. His St. Johnsbury friends will
be gratifed to know that be will keep an
anchorage here and not dispose cf his
beautiful Main street home.
st. Johnsbury is proud of the fact that
it has citizen who is so splendidly
equipped tor this position and the GALE.
DOMAIN joins with our townspeople in
congratuating Judge Ide on this ap-
pointment. His long service in Samoa
and his mastery adjustment of all the
questions arising there when he was land
commissioner and chief justice give him
training for colonial service that few
men in America possess. President Nc
Kinley has chosen splendid corps of
public servants to start a civil govern
ment in that empire of the east and we
predict that Judge Ide will prove one OF
the strongest men on the commission.
MIR. lde-who by the way looks enough
like the pictures OF Edgar Allen Poe to be
twin brother of the famous poet--is one
OF the strongest men, intellectually, that
Vermont has produced in this generation
and the public honors that have come to
him have been most worthily besto owed
He belongs to family in which intellect
ual power is hereditary and which has
given to its community and the state
some OF its foremost citizens. He wa.
educated at St. Johnsbury and graduated
from Dartmouth college in 1896 with {
scholastic standing unequaed in th
history OF the college with two excep
tious-those o. Ruus Choate and tn
b. [continued ON 4th page.l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

Lambert Packard and w W. Tyrie and
the contractors are Bragg & Morris.
The heating and ventiIating contract
was made with the Fuller & Warren
Company of Boston. The building is
splendidly constructed, handsomely 6n-
ished throughout the interior and re
fleets great credit on both the architects
and contractors, whom we are proud to
say are citizens OF our own town. The
schoolhouse has been built under the
direction Of the school board. but the
personal supervision of the building has
been left to the architects and the chair
man Of the board, Harvlin Paddock,
who has given much Of his time the past
year to the details of the construction.
A cut OF the new schoolhouse appeared
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
General Strike Ordered.

Editor Thayer OF the Barre Telegram
and Farmers Advocate was here last
night on one of his flying visits. Mr.
Thayer brings the unwelcome news that
general strike Of the granite cutters OF
the United States has been ordered by
the union and that on March 1 all the
Barre granite cutters will stop work. The
cutters asked for eight hours of labor and
So for minimum days pay. The manu-
factuiers were willing to grant the first
request, but did not feel able to pay So g
day on rising market for all kinds o
! supplies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

and has four rooms on
each floor. At pres
ent the two rooms on
the west side on the
second floor will be
used as a hall and
when the time com, s
that eight rooms are
needed, a partition
will be erected and
then each floor will
have the same number
OF rooms. During the
coming spring term
only the four rooms
on the first floor will
be used.
The building was
constructed under an
appropriation of $23,-
600 and the directors
expect to keep within
this sum. paying for
the lot, the building
and the heating and
ventilating contract.
The land was bought
of E. L. Hovey, the
nlanc were draw1 hu
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Academy Notes.

The annual mock trial of the Civics
class of the Academy was held Monday
evening under the direction of Instructor
Cummings. Sulloway acted as judge
and Miss Lewis and Miss Woodside as
side judges; Holbrook as clerk and Berry
as sheriff, The prisoner, Sherburne. was
accused of stealing Mr.. Cummings cor
net from the Academy building. The
lawyers for the prosecution were Ranney
and Miss Swanson and for the defence,
Cummings and Miss Drew.
The witnesses on both sides were very
funny and kept the audience in good
humor the entire evening, The jury re-
turned verdict of guilty, and the Judge
sentel ced the.prisoner to three years in
the State Of Matrimony and to pay a
$500 fnein Business College currency.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Conwell Coming.

March 12 is the date ofRussell II. Con-
wells lecture and the subject is Anita,
the Feminine Torch" 1t is safe to say
that no lecturer has ever been so popular
in st. Iohnsbury as this Philadelphia
preacher and we believe thisis his seventh
appearance here. He comes always with
message and he leaves his audience in a
thoughtful frame of mind, eager for
another address. This is Mr.. Conwel's s
latest and best lecture and it goes with
out saving that Music Hall will be
crowded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
NEW HONORS FOR JUDGE IDE.
Appointed rIember of the Philippine
Commission.

President Mckinley has announced the
personnel of the new Philippine commits
sion and Judge Henry {. Ide, of St.
Johnsbury is one of the appointees.
This appointment came to Judge Ide
entirely unsolicited and it was not until
he reached Jacksonville. Ala, on his way
home from New Mexico, that he had any
intimation of the appointment. He then
went to Washington and met the Presi-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

Family History. Little Willie-"Say,
pa, did you ever have another wife be.
sides mar" Pa-"No, Willie. But why
do you ask?" Little WilIie-"The family
record in the Bible says you married
Ammo Domini 1871 Chicago News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.


Position Wanted
Russell II. Conwell.
Teachers Examinations.
Improved U. S. Separator.
New Spring Goods-Ritchie's.
Farm for Sale-Henry Bradley.
Mems Pants-Brooks.Tyle Co.
Betting %. v. Hooker and Son.
Keep Nothing-Stiles' Drug Co.
Sacrifice Sale Brooks. Tyler Co.
Ladies' Underwear--L p. Leach.
Bank Statement-Cal Nat Bank.
Libel for Divorce-Perkins v. Perkins.
Pres. of Account-W. c. Warmers Est.
Probate of Wil-Nancy c. Graham's Est.
Are You Building-Bee Hive Carpet Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

The mothers class of the
Woman's Club were very
pleasantly entertained on
Thursday evening at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Follans-
by. Mrs. Lydia H. Beck gave
a short address on how moth
ers could help the teachers and
Mrs. Jason M. Cady gave a
paper upon training little folks
at home. Both ladies gave
many helpful suggestions.
Supt. Dempsey followed with
some valuable hints to parents.
The literary part of the pro-
gramme was interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music
and light refreshments were
served.
Frank W. Hastings of
Waterford has bought the gro-
Gerry business and building on
Eastern Avenue of E. T. Il H.
K. Ide and will run it largely as
a store for the marketing of
agricultural produce. Carl Nc
Clay will be retained in the
store as manager and MIR.
Hastings will not give up his
home in Waterford, but will
have a general oversight of the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Museum will be open from to
9 Saturday evening, March 8.
The Guards basket ball team played
the MorrisvilIe's at Morrisvile last
night.
The rehearsal Of the Choral Union
will be held at Museum class room,
Friday evening.
Hiram J. Chesley, fireman, is added
to the list of bankrupts with liabilities,
1921. 1S, assets $218.75, exempt 500,
The Mystic Star chapter of the order
of Eastern Star have a Klondike party
and box supper Wednesday evening,
March Z.
The spring examination of teachers
will be held at the Summer street school
house March Al and %, opening at 9
O'Clock each day.
The annual meeting of the st. Johns
bury Board OF Trade will be held in their
rooms in the Republican block next
Monday evening at o'clock.
The accounts of E. c. Brooks, the
former Railroad street tailor, were sold
at auction Saturday by Sias Randall and
were bought by George W. Young.
-Joseph Mcleod of Summerville has
started 10 cent delivery sleigh. making
the third now ID operation in this village.
The young map made the delivery sleigh
himself at his father's blacksmith shop.
-Chamberlin Relief Corps will give
fish chowder supper and promenade
Thursday evening, March /, supper from
6 to 73O. The Hurricane Orchestra will
furnish music for the promenade. Regu-
lar meeting of The corps at three p. m.
e. & T. Fairbanks & Co. have de-
clared quarterly dividend Of SIS share,
payable March IS. This is an increase
of one dollar on the quarterly dividends
of 1899 and makes their stock four per
cent. investment on the par value. The
last quotation of the sale of their stock
was $276.sa
About 60 couples attended the Wash
ington's birthday dance at the Armory
Wednesday evening. From 8 to 8 Co. D
reproduced the representation of a "Day
in Camp" which they gave some time
ago, the only new feature being an exhi
bition of blanket tossing" which is a
common diversion of camp lite. Music
for the occasion was furnished by Messrs.
Young, Burdick, Batcheider, Wilson and
Mrs. Brock. Refreshments were served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
SUMMERVTLLE SCHOOL HOUSE
St. Iotnsbury's Latest Public Build
ing Nearing Completion.

The new Summervile schoolhouse will
he practically completed this month, and
the directors have voted to use it at the
opening of the spring term, April 16,
1900. AT that time an opportunity will
be given for the people of Summerville to
inspect the building and see model New
England schoolhouse.
The building stands on slightly rising
ground nearly opposite the old building
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
Knights Of pythias,

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No.
Tuesday night, March 6. tGt
L. P. SLACK, Chancellor Commander.
| 7. M. CUsHMAN, Keeper Of Records and Seal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28

Passnmpsic Lodge No. IT., P. and A. M.
The next regular Communication will be
heId Thursday evening, March 10.
EPHRAIM AMAZEEN,
DELos M. BACON, Master.
Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-28
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Pale stlne commandcry. No. s, K. 7.

A special Conclave OF Palestine Command
ery No. s. knights Templar wi be held at
the ASYLUM on Tuesday evening March 8. at
Z. 80 O'Clock. Eminent Sir Daniel Payson OF
Windsor, Grand Generalissimo will be pres
ent and make an Official Visitation and In
spection OF the Commandery. Other distin-
pujshei members of the Grand Commandery
OF Vermont are expected be present. the
Order of Knights Templar will be conferred
Resident Sir knights hailing from other
Communicates are cordially invited, sir
Knights are expected to appear in iull uni
form.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday, March 13.
PERLEY r. HAzEN,
DELos M. BACON, Commander.
RacOrdar
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-30
IRRIGATION MEN ADJOURN
Will Meet Twice Next Year-Substance OF
the Resolutions.

Will Meet Twice Next Year-Substance OF
the Resolutions.
Chicago, Nov. 26.-The ninth an
nual meeting of the National Irr ga
ton Congress came to a close Satur-
day night, only a small number of
delegates being present. The con-
gress decided to hold two congresses
next year, the first at Colorado
Springs, either just before or just aft
er the Trans Mississippi congress, and
the second at Buffalo in October, dur
ing the Pan-American exposition in
that city.
The resolutions adopted halls with
satisfaction the fact that both great
political parties are committed to ir-
rigation OF arid lands: urges an ade-
quate money grant by congress for the
preservation of the forests, and for
refOlestatiOn where needed, together
with the construction Of storage reSer-
vOirs to prevent floods and aid yer
navigation. The work Of congress 50
far is commended, and that body is
urged to continue the good work.
The last day. as was the case with
every day OF the meeting, was Largely
devoted to addresses and papers on
subjects pertinent to the purposes of
the congress.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-30
Y he
Chicago


is a newspaper for bright and intelligent peo.
pae 1t is made up to attract people who think.
Is not neutral or colorless, constantly trim
ming in an endeavor TO please both sides, but
it is independent in the best sense of the word.
1t has pronounced opinions and is fearless ins
expressing them, but it is always fair to it's
opponents.
Matters of national or vital public interest
get more space in THE TRIBUNE than In any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons it is the newspaper you
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign.
THE TRIBUNE'S financial columns never
mislead the public.
Its facilities for, gathering news, both local
and foreign, are far superior to those of any
other newspaper in the West.
1t presents the news in as fair q way as poss
sihlc and let's it's readers form their opinions.
While it publishes the most comprehensive
articles on all news features, IL you are busy
the Summary of THE DAILY TRIBUNE"
published daily the first page gives you
briefly all the news of the day within one col
umn.
Its sporting news is always the best, and its
Sunday Pink Sporting Section is better than
any sporting paper in the country.
1t is the "cleanest" daily printed in the West.
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GLEANINGS OF STATE.
News Of General Interest to People Of
Wisconsin.
Telegraphic News of Happenings of tho
Past Few Days in the Great State
of Wisconsin.

Beloit, Wis, Nov. 23.-Two Beloit
men, Michael Tobin and Edward Dew
ers, were arrested Wednesday after
noon, charged with being parties to
the robbery on the Curry farm Sun
day night. The men are positively
identified by Mrs. Curry. The identj-
fication Of Tobin was quite a dramatic
scene. 1t took place in the police court,
where the prisoners were compelled
to confront Mrs. Curry, whom they
had shamefully misused. Tobin was
first taken before her masked as on
the night of the robbery.
You are the man. said Mrs. Curry,
you are the one who held me and sat
on me. But you did not use me very
rough; it was your companion who
pounded me-"
Il never saw you BEFORE" replied
Tobin.
"Well, I saw you Sunday night and
while you were sitting on my chest, l
noticed scar on your nose; If the Off
GERS will remove the mask they will
see it." And the scar was there. At
this Tobin almost fell from his chair.
The prisoners were turned over to Hi
nOiS officers
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-30
NOVEMBER CORN so CENTS
George III. Phillips Still Controls the Mar
ket at Chicago.

George III. Phillips Still Controls the Mar
ket at Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. 27.-During the fore
noon Monday November corn, the To-
cal visible supply of which has been
cornered by George III. Phillips, sold
twice at so cents. Mr.. Phillips having
been sustained by the board commit
tee in rejecting for contract grade new
corn which had gone through a dry
ing process, and encouraged by the
small receipts of corn Of grade which
may be delivered on contracts, was
quoted as asserting his entire conf
dence that he controls the market. The
market opened l cent higher than the
close Saturday, the first bid being 46
cents per bushel This bid was made
by Mr.. Phillips and within an hour
and a half the price went to 80 cents.
At this figure the young Spectator
made two sales aggregating 100000
bushels. The price bid following the
first sale at so cents was 1912 cents,
but as no corn was Forthcoming the
next bid was at the top figure. A lit
tie later Mr.. Phillips let out a small
line at As cents.
There are but four days more be-
fore the expiration of the time limit
for the delivery Of corn on November
contracts and shorts, by their nervous
ness, showed their appreciation Of the
fact. 1t is stated that the man In
whose power they are, however,. has
no desire to squeeze" them with any
severity. That he could do so. send
ing the price soaring, is generally be-
JiovnI1
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Carriage Pair Bring. $4,000.

New York, Nov. 27.-Auct.ons and
private sales in which prize-winners at
the Madison Square garden show fig
ured prominently made. notable one
in the New York horse market. Act
ing as agent for an undisclosed prin-
cipal. Aurel Batonyi bought of w. G..
Hoskiel the champion carriage pair,
Lord Brilliant and Lord Golden, for
the sum Of $4,000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-30
Negro Murderer Hanged.

Z Uniontown, Pa, Nov. 23.-WilEam
.SimIns, colored. who shot and killed
his wife, Lille Belle Simms at Dun
bar, Pa. on Aug. 16, 1899. was hang d
in the Fayette county jail at 1912 q.
m. in the presence of 600 people. The
execution passed off quietly. S INNS
met death unfiinchingly. During The
night he gave out letter claiming
that the crime was committed in an
ger because of infidelity. He warned
all to be careful when they married
not to marry too young.