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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
WEST DANVlLLE.
A Golden Wahhimn

In addition to those mentioned in last
weeks CALIFORNIAN, there were present
at the 5Oth wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. George Merrill on New Years
day, Mrs. F. D. Towards and c. Hon.
kins OF Lisbon, N. H. Congratulatory
letters were received from MIR. Merrill's
sister, Mrs. Lucy Hopkins of Lisbon and
other relatives. There were present five
children with their families. During the
dayand evening 75triends from Danv;lle.
Cabot and Peacham called to offer con.
gratulatlons. Among these were mem
bers OF Washburne Lodge No. 90. F. and
A. M, and Diamond Chapter, No. IA, O.
e; s., who presented Mr.. and Mrs. Msr.
rlli with ten dollars in gold. Among
other presents were: Ten dollars in gold
from Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Merrill and
Miss Lena Merrill, globe of goldfish from
MRS: H. 7. Hill, silver bread tray from
the Ladies Aid Society, and numerous
other presents from the children. M
Merrill presented his wife with a cold
watch chain. The house was decorated
with cut flowers and ported plants. Re.
freshments consisting of fruit cake and
coffee, were served by Miss Lena Merrill
the eldest granddaughter, Miss Lillian
Hill and Others. After a few words n
thanks by Mr.. Merrill and asking the
divine blessing, the company retired
little before midnight.
additional items on page 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Wedding at Notre Dame.

Notrc Dame church was the scene of a
quiet morning wedding yesterday, when
AIphonsc Gaudette and Miss ALMA La
terrier, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Laferrier, were united in marriage in the
presence Of quite large gathering of
friends. The ceremony was performed
by Rev, Father Macrat of Canada, an
uncle OF the bride, assisted by Rev. Father
Marceau. The bridesmaid was Miss An
geine Garneau of Franklin Falls, N. H..
cousin Of the bride, and Arthur Ldferrier
OF the medical department OF Laval Uni
versity Quebec, acted as best man. Dur
ing the service there was singing by
members Of the st. c. Gillian society. There
was largely attended reception at the
brides home on St. Mary's street last
evening. Miss Laferrier was teacher
in the parochial schools and Mr.. eau
dette is employed in Braley's shoe store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Hay in Pound Bales,

Hay as we'll as cotton is put up nova.
days in cylindrical bales, a standard
round hay bale being 19iuchesin diameter
and SO inches in length. Such bale
packed at the pressure under which it
would be put up Tor domestic use would
weigh about 200 pounds; as packed for
export such bale would contain about
275 pounds. There is put up tor army
use bale of the same diameter, but only
Is inches in length, which contains ap-
proxima'ely 40 pounds of hay. In the
cylindrical bale given quantity of hay
is got into less than half the space that
it would occupy in square bale; and
there are asserted for it other advan-
tages including freedom from mould,
preservation OF the sweetness OF the
hay and greatly reduces combustibility.
Thousands of tons of hay in cylindrical
bales have been shipped to the American
army in the Philippines and large guam
titles OF it have been used by the British
army in South Africa.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Cen. MacAr,hur,s Reception.

General Macarthur held a largely at
tended New Years reception at Manila.
This reception was the first official social
function at which the Americans and
Filippinos mingled in social way. For
three hours a stream of vehicles wound
through the grounds of the governor
generals residence and discharged the
callers-official and civilian-most OF
them natives, though there was
sprinkling of foreigners. The American
flag, branches of nipa flowers and vines
predominatedi in the decorations through
out the mansion. Admiral Remey re-
ceived the callers by the side of General
Macarthur, and the wives of the several
generals assisted. The 1ntroductions
were made by General MacArlhur's staff
assisted by members of the staff OF Ad
miral Remey. The callers, after having
been introduced, passed out upon a
broad balcony oyerhanging the Paslg
river, and a majority OF them fingered
about the mansion until the ceremonies
were finished. Archbishop ChappelIe,
the apostolic delegate to the Philippines,
and other church digntares, were re-
ceived first. The members of the Philip
pine commission and the Judges appear
ed in black frock coats, and their attire
formed decided contrast TO the White
aud gold uniforms of the officers of the
army and navy. The Filipino women
wore elaborate costumes and conversed
affablv in Spanish.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
A Useful Calendar.

"The Lights to Literature" Calendar
which Rand, McNally & Company have
inst issued is one of the most artistic and
welcome souvenirs that has Deen sent
out by any school book publishing house
in many years.
The entire calendar was drawn by
hand in quaint old English style that is
very attractive. The cover design is
surmounted by row of old lanterns
with candles trimmed and burning, which
serve to emphasize the title of the
Lights to Literature" readers. On the
twelve sheets Of the calendar and twelve
quotations from some OF the greatest
American and British authors. These
quotations are taken directly from the
readers and indicate the stimulating and
literary character of the books.
1t this calendar is hung in the school
rooms OF the country, as it is sure to be,
1t VIII prove constant inspiration to
both teachers and pupils. The whole is
beautifully printed in red and black and
we understand it can be had by school
teachers for the asking by addressing
Rand, McNally & Company, in either
Chicago or New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
The AntithetlcaI Chinaman.

To attempt to get Chinaman to as
sign reason for anything is futile. One
day, while riding donkey through the
country west of Pekin, noticed that the
women of the country villages, mostly
farmers wives and daughters, did not
bind their feet. said to the donkey
driver, who was running along beside
me, The country women do not bind
their ieet, do they?"
mo"
why"
They DO not bind their feet"
"Why is it that the Chinese women
bind their feet?"
They bind their feet"
"But why do they do it?"
That is their custom"
"But why is it their custom?"
There is no why-no reason whatever"
Ask a child;
"Why did your brother not come to
school today?"
"My brother did not come to school
today"
Or, inquire Of man:
why is it that the Chinese build a pa.
CODA thirteen stories high?" and he will
most probably answer That is the way
to build pagoda. Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
At Howe Opera House.

The Flints, hypnotists, were at Howe
opera house each night last week and
were greeted at every performance by
large and enthusiastic audiences. Each
evenings enter ainment was replete with
wonderful exhibitions Of hypnotism and
cataIepsy. The audiences were kept in a
continual roar of laughter at the antics
OF the subjects. Prot. and Mrs Flint
have made host OF friends during their
two visits to St. Johnsbury and they are
sure OF an enthusiastic reception when
ever they return to this place. They are
in Watertown, N Y, this week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09

William p. FRYE OF Lewiston was re-
nominated as United States senator at
the republican caucus of the members of
the legislature at Augusta last Wednesday
by rising vote. His name was present
ed by Senator Fernald of Androscoggin
county, who said: Foremost among
the august and distinguished body of
men comprising the United States senate
is one who is not stranger to the re-
pubicans OF Maine; a man of integrity,
man of well-known and approved po-
litical opinions; man who has conf.
dence in the American people and believes
the most valuable heritage he can pos.
sess is to be an American citizen; man
who loves the flag, whether waving over
bright New England with her many in.
stitutions OF learning, or on the islands
of the Pacific. in the Philippines"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
LYNDON.

LIB. Chase Of Bristol was in town a
few days last week.
Miss Jennie Chase returned last week
from the Virgil Clavier school, New York,
where she has been taking advanced
study in piano playing.
Miss Nellie Mattocks returned yester'
day to school at Mortified, Mass.
Robert Chase returned last week Mon
day to Andover, Mass.
Mrs. Honora Wilmarth went last Fri
day to Springfield, Mass, to spend the
remainder of the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Bulls.
Misses Margaret and Agnes Nicholson
of Linwick, P. Q. are visiting their SIS
ter, Mrs. Frank Spencer.
Mrs. George P. Ide entertained party
of young ladies last Wednesday evening,
who were invited to "spinster's tea"
with her daughter, Miss Glen Leach
The table was beautifully set with old
fashioned dishes and Lighted with cam
dies. The guests wore ancient clothing
and each related a fabulous story OF
some lover whom she had refused. Miss
Zaida Wiley received prize for telling
the most improbable story, and the COM
pany report "spinster's tea" a very en-
joyable affair.
A promenade was held last week Mon
dav evening which was attended by an
unusually large crowd.
The ladies of the Methodist church
served pie supper last week Tuesday
evening at their vestry. short pro-
gram of music and century poems, with
games, filled the evening very pleasantly.
An interesting service was held at the
Congregational church the last night of
the old year.
Rev. Mr.. Farren's service exclusively
for men, a week ago Sunday evening"
was attended by about 175. The ser
vice exclusively for women last Sunday
was well attended.
, The Methodist Sunday school officers
were elected last Sunday for the ensuing
year as follows: Supt,, Mrs. Ellen A.
Staples; assistant supt., Mrs. Sarah H.
Brown; sec. and treas, Mrs Us Thorp'
son librarian, Mrs. Nettie Spencer. The
school numbers IS or over.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Evangelical Meetings.

The series of union evangelical meet,
ings were continued during the remainder
of last week and there was a good at.
tendance at each service. On Sunday
there was largely attended union meet
ing in Music Hall, nearly all the churches
in the village uniting Rev. George w,
Hunt presided. Rev. G. c. Waterman
gave the scriptural reading. The speak
ers Of the evening were Rev. E. M. Chap.
man and Rev. Mr.. Hunt. Both addresses
were strong appeals to the hearers to
find room for Christ in their lives. Mrs
Noble sang several selections. A chorus
from the various churches led in the gen
eral singing. The closing prayer and
benediction were given by Rev. DR.. Fair
banks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
CABOT.

Postmaster Hatch at Lower Cabot
has been i'll and confined to his house
the past week.
The Congregational society have put
a furnace in the parsonage.
The annual reunion and roll call of the
Congregational church was held Ian. /.
Dinner was served to $50, after which
the usual exercises were held in the
audience room. OF the 11S members,
"a responded personally or by letter or
texts sent. Memorials were read for the
deceased members, during the year. 1t
was voted to observe the centennial of
the organization of the church the
coming summer and a general committee
OF workers elected to have the matter
in charge, appoint all subcommittee
and fix the time for holding the GEN.
tennial. After the singing the old familiar
HYMN, when we asunder part" and
the election the last reunion of the
10th century closed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Election of Officers.

At the annual meeting Of the Free Bap-
fist church the following list OF officers
was elected for the year 1901
Deacons, Nj. +. Clifford, W. A. Little.
Trustees, c. II. Thayer, ]. l.. Farnham,
l.. F. Gaskil.
Clerk and treasurer, w. A. Little.
Prudential committee, o. H. Smith,
Mrs. M. Z. Clifford, T. H. Lyster.
Executive committee, M. Z. Clifford,
J. l.. Farnham, w. M. Wiley, Mrs. ]. L.
Farnham, Mrs. N. X. Switser.
Music committee, Mrs. M. E. Clifford
Mrs c, w. Conley.
Oversight committee, Mrs. F. Switser
Mrs. II. A. Holder, Mrs. E. c. Grant
Mrs. William Wilson, Miss Belle Holder
Mrs. d. M. Badger, Mrs. H. B. Taylor
Mrs 0. H. Smith, Mrs. c. E. Day.
Collector, o. II. Smith.
Pew wardens, E. c. Grant, w. A
Little.
Ushers, ]. b. Tousant, E. c. Grant
E. ]. Sutton, Carl Rollins.
Auditor, ]. A. Stanton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
One Way of Settling for Supper.

Three commercial travellers meeting at
hotel one winter evening had a hearty
supper together. Supper over, the three
found some difficulty IN allotting their re-
spectve shares in the bill; but one of
them at length cut short the dispute by
proposing that whoever had the oldest
name" among them should go free, the
expenses being halved by the other two.
This amendment being promptly &C.
cePted' No. produced a card inscribed
Richard Eve" which No. 2 trumped
with Adam Brown" Then No. 3, a
portly veteran with humorous gray eyes,
laid down his card with the quiet conf.
dence Ola great general making decisive
movement, and remarked with chuckle:
i don't much think you'll beat this
'un, gents"
And he was right, for the name was
"Mr. R. Ginning"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
The Telephone in Japan.

DR.. H. lgarashi, director Of the Imper-
ial telephone service of Japan, who was
in Minneapolis investigating the service
OF the local companies, predicts a won
derful field for American manufactures of
telephone materialin Japan, as we'll as
in other Asiatic countries. The Euro.
pean manufacturers, he says, are behind
the times in style and efficiency, and their
apparatus is not comparable with that
of this country. DR.. Igarashi says that
Toxic. with its 100000 people, has
only 1000 telephones at present, but the
Government, which owns and controls
the telephone service, has ordered 10 900
more. 1t is to secure the best and latest
telephone equipment for Japan that DR.
Igarashi is in America. THE Jananese.
said DR.. Igarashi take very kindly to
the telephone. This is somewhat re-
markable when it is remembered that
the messenger service in our country is
the cheapest in the world. You can
hire a messenger for day for few
cents. One would suppose that cheap
men and boys would make it difficult TO
induce people to establish telephones in
their homes, but such is not the case.
They like the novelty of it, and as we
are the greatest imitators in the world,
according to the Yankees, we must have
the telephones. = Boston Transcript.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Pres. Eliot MOT 10 Resign.

Rumors have been ah1at during the
past week to the effect that President
Eliot of Harvard is to rssign. DR.. Henry
p. Walcott, acting President of Harvard
University, said. regarding the rumor:
There is absolutely no truth in the
statement. 1t there was, naturally
should know something about it, but
have heard nothing. In fact, have just
received a letter tr' m DR.. Eliot and he
makes no mention OF any such action. l
have known the president most init,
mately for forty years and know that
he has not mentioned anything of this
nature to his friends. If he had, they
would not have listened to it, for he is in
the very best Of health; but as he has
not taken vacation for fifteen or six
teen years, he has merely taken trip to
Europe for pleasure. Furthermore, his
friends would not know what to do
without him. He is too valuable to the
uniyersity"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Church Notes.

At the Free Baptist church the pastor
subject Sunday morning will be, What
! NAV Prevent a Revival"
First Church of Christ, Scientists
Odd Fellows block. Sunday morning
service at 10 As, subject Life" We'd
nesday evening meeting at 730. The
reaLing room IS open Wednesday and
Thursday from 2 to 5.
The subject Of discourse at the First
Baptist church Sunday morning will be
"All Opposition to Christ Harmful, ifnot
Destructive" and in the evening, Adam s
Sin and Ruin; How they Might have
been Avoided" The Ladies Missionary
Circle will meet with Mrs. Hussey, 7
Clinton avenue, Thursday afternoon.
The annual secular business meeting OF
the First Baptist church was held Friday
evening. The treasurer's report showed
that upwards OF 81 900 had been ex
pended for all purposes in 1900 and that
the entire Indebtedness on repairs and
current expenses IS about $50 Unpaid
pledges make the practical arrearage
nearly 500. The following officers were
elected tor the ensuing year;
hODcIdLDI, ! dHlji "a - IluSSEJ
Clerk, Mrs A. l.. Hussey.
Asst clerk. Miss Kate b. Peck.
Col. and treas, {. A. Chadbourne.
Asst treas Deacon l.. b. Badger.
Auditing committee Merrill Z. Davi-
son and Kate d. Peck.
Prudential committee, David Knowl-
ton and Ira T. Harvey
Trustees, VIM. Z. Peck, L. S. Hooker
and L. b Badger.
Music committee, Herbert T. Harvey
Merrill L. Davidson, KAYE D Peck, Alice
G. Clark and Ella Hicks Russell.
At he reorganization OF the Bible
school the following officers were elected:
Supt., Charles A Chadbourrc,
Asst supt,, Herbert I. Harvey.
Sec, Isabelle Henderson,
Treas Alice 6. Clark,
Librarian, Rolio Wilkins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Bankruptcy Notice.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.


In the matter of
Thomas Brown, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Hoyt II. Wheeler, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont
Thomas |. Brown of 1t. Johnsbury, In the
county of Caledonia and state of Vermont
in said Distric', respectfully represents:
That on the 3Oth day of Nov last past he
wa duly adjudGed bankrupt under the acts Of
Congress relating to bankruptcy: that he
has duly surrendered all his property, and
figh of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said Acts nd OF
the orders of the Court touching his bank
ruptey:
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court to have a full discharge from
all debts provable against his es ate, under
said Bankrupt acts, except such debts as
are excepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 31st day of Dec A. d. 1900.
Thomas 1. Brown, Bankrupt,
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the Dis
trict OF Vermont.
In re Thomas I. Brown Bankrupt, Dis
charge Notice is hereby given that Thomas
|. Brown. Bankrupt. has filed his petition,
dated Dec. 3lst, 1900, praying tor dis
charge from all his debts in bankruptcy, aud
that Ill creditors and other persons objecting
my Office in st. Johnsbury aforesaid, on the
10th day of Jan. 1901, at ten O'Clock a. m,
and then and there present their objections,
if any, to such discharge. with their proofs
thereon.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy,
January 3, 1901
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
v. M. c. A. Notes.

Rev. M. A. Potter will address the
meeting at the Y. M. c. A., next Sunday
afternoon. II. Z. Dean will assist as
tenor soloist and ]. W. BatcheIder will
give cornet solos.
The educational committee will meet
tomorrow afternoon to discuss plans Tor
the winters work. The social committee
will meet Thursday night and the physi.
cal committee Wednesday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09

The funeral OF Hiram Hitchcock, one OF
the proprietors OF the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel, New York, was held at Hanover
Thursday, in College church The Dart
mouth faculty and students from many
places attended. President William ].
Tuckerof Dartmouth College, had charge
of the services. Members OF the faculty
were the pallbearers, and in the mourn
ers' seats were the trustees of the Mary
Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and the
nurses OF the hospital. The burial took
place in the cemetery at Hanover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
Commissioners Notice.

MARY FlTZPATRICK'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Mary Fitz-
patrick late of St Johnsbury in said district
deceased, and the term of six months
from the Sd day of Decem Der, 1900, being
allowed by said court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
spective claims before us Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the late residence of the said Mary
Fitzpatrick in St. Johnsbury in said district
on the 25t1 day of January and the 25th day
May next. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, on
each OF said days.
WILLIAM II. PRESTON,
CHAS. p. CARPENTER,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Jan. 4, A. d. 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-09
ThinIY PonnInted Texas.

Bailey county, Tex, has only four resi-
dents, Cochran has %, Andrews has 81,
Lynn has II and Dawson has SO.
Twenty-Five other counties have popula-
tions of less than 500 each. Some coun-
ties have no running streams within The
borders, some are hundreds of miles from
a railroad, and Others are almost wholly
inhabited by prairie dogs, jack rabbits
and rattlesnakes. Tom Green county,
largest in the state, is larger than the
whole state OF Ohio, and has but 6,S04
inha bitants.