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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
Reception to Secretary McGown.

The reception to Gen. Secy. McGown
at Y, M. c. A. building last evening was
a pleasant social success. The rooms
were we'll filled with members and their
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Bingham
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Barbour and Mr..
McGown received the guests. A pro-
gramme was rendered consisting of seye-
raj selections by a trio made up of Carl
Peterson, violin, J. Wesley Batchelder,
cornet, and Miss Frances M. Ross, piano.
Ralph Parker, with Miss Nellie Carr ac-
companist rendered two tenor solos in
very pleasing manner, Mrs. Anna Spencer
Frost read two selections and Miss Carr
gave piano solo. Fruit punch, coffee
and cake were served, Miss Anna D.
Batchelder and Miss Ethel Aldrich presid-
| ing at the tables. The rooms were deco
rated with bunting and palms. Mr.. Nc
Gown is very efficient and popular Sec
tetary and under his administration
| there is no doubt but that the Y. M. c.
A. will soon regain it's old time prestige
as center in the social, intellectual and
athletic life OF st. Johnsbury. The list OF
members in both the senior and Junior
departments is growing steadily and the
plans for the future include many things
that are bound to make the institution
popular with the boys and young men OF
the town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
Changes at the Atheneum.

Atheneum Hall is undergoing changes
and improvements that will add greatly
to the desrability of the room as a place
for literary functions and other gather.
ings that require a place smaller than
the larger halls of the village. Electric
lights have been introduced and were
used for the first time at the Burns birth
day celebration. The present seats will
be removed and in their stead will be
placed chairs which have already arrived.
The plan Of making the hall more gener-
ally available for such purposes, is one
that deserves the warmest commenda-
tion, and there is no doubt but that in
the future it will be the scene of many
delightful gatherings. The improve
ments are being made through the gen.
erosity of Mrs. Horace Fairbanks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
New Books.

Historic Pilgrimages in New England
is the title of a new book by Edwin Nj.
Bacon. 1t is not one of the present day
historical novels, but gives an account of
the early history of our country from the
beginning of the colonial period to the
Revolution. Historic places and land
marks were visited for information and
historical students and publications con-
suited. Some popular fallacies are cor
rected with new readings OF some i'm
portant parts of the story. The story is
told in an interesting manner and will be
acceptable both for supplementary read
ing in school work and for the general
reader. The volume is fully illustrated.
The book is published by Silver, Burdette
and Company.
"Hero Tales of the American Soldier
and Sailor" which is for sale by the YER
mont Subscription Book Co., contains
in its 500 pages many interesting stories
of the heroism of our American soldiers
and sailors who have added so much
that is thrilling and inspiring, to the
pages of American history.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
Knights of Pythlas

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday night. January 20.
H M. NELSON, Chancellor Commander.
L. S. BROCK, Keeper of Records and Seals
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
At Howe Opera House.

Several exceptionally good things in
the theatrical line ars0ptomised during
the remainder of the season. The next
attraction is the New Century Minstrels
Feb. 8. On Feb. 18th will be presented
the great success "Way down East"
"When We Were Twenty one" is booked
for March 14th. This has been one OF
the most successful plays of the season
"Uncle Josh Spruceby" is slated for
March 26. Hoyt's "A Bunch Of Keys
will be presented April 2, and "a Ten
nessee Pardon" April 20. Manager
Black has under consideration, Other
good attractions which may be booked
| later.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Agents Wanted.
Trusses.--W. B. Eastman.
Be Careful.-H. A. Belknap.
Auction.-Bishop & Preston.
Goods You Want.-L. P. Leach.
Kelley Institute.-North Conway.
Pres, of Acc't.-G FL. Pierce's Est.
Cabinet Photographs.-O. w. Chase.
Bankruptcy Discbarge.-A. w. Gibson.
Clean Sweep Sale.-Moore & Jewett.
Probate of Will.-Mary T. Woods Est.
Lisense to Sell-Trunan Martens Est.
ommisioners Notice. H. Olcott's Est.
The Steady Demand.-Steele. Taplin & Co
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
Lecture Course.

Speaking of Ernest Seton-Thompson,
who is to give his lecture on the Person
ality of Wild Animals" Feb. IS, the New
York Tribune says: "The originality
and freshness of these stories are irresis-
tible, for in everything he does, Nj
Seton-Thompson has way peculiarly
his own. Even if naked and unadorned
the facts he tells us would be very interest
ing; but when we have the facts anc
factors fairly dancing before us, clothed
in all the quaint quips and droll persi
flage of an accomplished humorist ant
born story teller,-they are irresistible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

There will be a social dance at Pyth-
ian Hall Thursday evening, February Z.
The regular February meeting of the
Woman's Club will be business meet
ing,
Prof. J. E. Lynch opened his dancing
school in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall Friday even
ing with a large class.
The West End Magazine Club held
their annual meeting at F. S. Harri-
mans, Monday evening.
Mystic Star Chapter, 0. E. S., will
give a valentine social at Masonic hall on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 13.
The P. D. Blodgett house on Main
street has been sold by Prot. Henry Fair
banks to Mrs. S. M. Wakefield.
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace
Methodist church will give a variety
supper at the vestry Thursday evening.
Tickets for the Schumann Concert
at Music Hall, Feb. 4th, will go OH
sale at Bingham's and Stiles tomor-
row morning.
Master Edward Higgins had on ex-
hibition at the Summerville school house
last week a branch of we'll developed
pussy willows.
The Choral Union held a rehearsal
last evening. Mr.. Blaisdell was present
and the next rehearsal will be Tuesday
evening Feb. 5.
The seven-months old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S Frechette died Mon
day morning. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon.
The ladies of the Church of the Mes.
sah will serve one of their popular clam
chowder suppers in the vestry of the
church Thursday evening.
AT the meeting of the Round Table oI
the South church Monday evening Rev.
DR.. Fairbanks spoke on King Arthur and
his Knights of the round table.
Miss Agnes M. Bullard began a
series OF lectures on invalid cookery be-
fore the nurses training school at
Brightlook Hospital last week.
The basket ball game between st. ].
A. and the Newbury High School team
Friday evening resulted in victory for
the Academy team with score of % to 2.
There will be a meeting of the
Brightlook Hospital Aid Association at
the Hospital, Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock, to complete the election of Off
GERS.
Word has been received from the Eu-
ropean party, saying that they had a
very stormy passage and did not land at
Gibraltar, but had day at Genoa. They
are now on their way up the Nile.
The druggists of the town have en-.
tered into an agreement to close their
stores at O'Clock during February and
March, except on Wednesday evening,
when they will be closed at 6 30 as usual
Rev. George W. Hunt lectured at
Newport last night on "Other Mems
Shoes" 1t was one of a series of lee
lures which is being given under the aus
pices of the Methodist church at that
place.
There will be an important business
meeting Of the Jr. 0. U. A. M. Friday
evening. State Vice Councillor F. A
Emerson will be present and severa
members from the North Danville coun
Gil are expected.
The directory, including st. Johns
bury and five surrounding towns, which
has just been published is being dis
tributed this week, and we regret to say
is not as correct as books of this kline
are expected to be.
The complimentary banquet rendered
to Alfred H. Reynolds by the Order G
Foresters at st. Aloysius hall Frida
evening was very successful. A musica
program was arranged and a pleasan
social evening spent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
nCkmam.

Frank S. Jackman, who has been a resi-
dent of this town for about two years
died on Tuesday afternoon OF last week.
He was native OF Sandman, N. H. Mr..
Jackman was % years of age and had
been married about three years. Mrs.
Jackman and two children survive him.
The body was taken to Woodstock for
interment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
,lestine conmandery, No. S, K. T.

Palestine Commandery, No. 5, K. T.
Stated Conclave JAM 1ary 20.
GEORGE F. CHENEY,
DELos M. BACON. Commander
Recorder.
Passumpsic Lodge No. IT,, F. and A. M.
Regular Communication January 81. The
M. M. degree will be conferred.
EPHRAIM AMAZEEN,
DETos M BACON, Master.
Secretary.
HasweII Royal Arch Chapter, No. II.
Stated Convocation February 8. At the
close of the business of the meeting, degrees
will be conferred.
EDWIN l.. SPENCER,
DELos M. Bacon, ID. +.
Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-30
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Pythian Building,
ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT.

Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous
Securities bought and sold for cash
or carried on a margin.
All business strictly confidential,
We advise the purchase Of Reeoe
and international Buttonhole and
Reece Folding Machine stock,
also Utah Consolidated and Old
Dominion Copper, these two being
the most attractive of the low
priced mining stocks. 1t is stated
on good authority that the Utah
Go. will begin quarterly dividends
of $l25 in March.
We offer for sale 100 shares
Reece Folding Stock and wish to
buy so shares Reeoe Buttonhole
stock.
Correspondence solicited.
N. E. TEL. 1912.
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
FOR SALE.

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 Thirty-four nice lots. North Birmingham; prices O. K. We will sell you lots and build you houses. MALONE REAL ESTATE AND INsUR-
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 DIR. DOZIER is a graduate in every branch of medical and surgical science, has twenty-five years experience. a na- tional reputation, and is endorsed by the press, national banks and thousands of patrons as the most expert and reliab1e specialist in the south, Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier Ia endorsed by the press and people of ey- cry section of Alabama. The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. n. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him 10 be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services. Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience, in his profession. can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
MALARIA.

The people who live in low, swampy countries seem to take it for granted that Malaria, Fevers and Ague are nec- essary evils They apparently do not re- alize that these diseases are slowly but surely sapping their general vitality. These intermittent levers, malaria, fever and ague. swamp fever, jungle fever etc, aic the most persistent enemies of the human race. If the aggregate of harm they do could be realized, they would be fought as plagues.
 These diseases are the result of weak ness. of poisoned, microbial blood. and it was long ago demonstrated that Dr. liar ter's Iron Tonic was an absolute specific; A sure cure. It has been conquring and preventing these diseases for nearly half a century It purifies the blood and drives out the poisons
 1t has been thoroughly demonstrated that the insects which infest new coun- .-tsies' and low swampy localities are ve- hicles for carrying disease germs. If your blood is pure and healthy you need have little fear of these. But if your blood is bad 1t is not in condition to resist the poisonous stings. and as a result the germs of disease obtain a footing.
 Protect yourself by using Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. It will not only drive out but rfsp out malaria and other levers of like lind It has done 1t in so many th, l.s,i,ids of cases that you cannot doubt,
 Made only by the pr. Harter Medicine Co., Dayton Ohio Sold everywhere.
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
Unathletic Southerners.

In the East, the North and the West, the proportion of athletic women Is far above the proportion here, confesses the Atlanta Journal. Just why the South ern woman has never picked up physi- cal culture Is a mystery. Society women of the North and East are speaking in a general sense, sturdier, stronger and have broader shoulders than the society women of the South. This is due to swimming tennis golf horseback riding and wheeling carried to that extent which would surprise most women here.
 Innate modesty of the Southern wo- man may have something to do with her persistent refusal to place herself on a footing with her brothers in sports and athletics. but that seems improbable There is no good reason to give, but the fact remains.
 In Atlanta there are possibly not more than four or five who play tennis mod erately well-and tennis promises to be the fad this summer; there are not more than half a dozen who play golf, very few who wheel and still fewer who join in other outdoor amusements
 At Southern summer resorts these things are largely unheard of; in East ern resorts-Newport, Saratoga, Narra- gansett. Lenox and such places-the women spend nearly all their time out doors. That seems to be one of the in bred differences between the Southern and Eastern women.
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
ON A LEVEL WITH sAvAeEs.

From the Richmond (Va) News. ,s
 We are sickened by reading of a negro criminal put to death by slow fire in Fexas-a method initiative of Apache Indians at their worst-and of an old man burned in his own home, and all negroes being chased from towns In Missouri, including a number Of entire ly respectable and inoffensive citizens of that race. Despite the snug deelara- dons that the race problem will wcrk itself, made by those who wish to elude the trouble of considering a very com plicaded question, the race conditions are worse than they were twenty-five years ago. The burning of human beings by white men was then unheard of. Now, it is a custom. and the newspapers have ceased to discuss 1t. Our people nave become hardened to the horror. We are destroying our own instincts of civiliza- tion and putting ourselves on the level of the -vilest savages
 State sovereignty is the most valuable principle of our government, and should be maintained at all hazards. Yet If the states continue to permit horrors like those in Texas and Missouri 1t will be a serious question with thinking people whether the general government should not be asked to interfere even If an amendment to the constitution should be required. It may be better to impair a great principle than to bring up our children to regard the burning and slow torture to death of men by mobs as the common and proper method of punishing crime. Such acts revenge themselves gradually but surely. The race guilty of them suffers more in the end, by degra- dation and loss of civilization, than the race that Is the victim of them.
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
Notes and Personals.

Mrs Marie Kern Mullen of BirmInx- ham. assisted by Mrs. Asa P Hull, elocu- tionist. will give a song recital Saturday Hotel A number of Birmingham people will go up for the occasion. Mrs Kern Mullen is one of the greatest musical favorites in Birmingham. Her programme for the Saturday evening recital will ir,- clude the following numbers: For the Sake of the Past" Mattel. Reading: "Platonic Love-" William B. Terrett.
 (a) "A Dream" J. c. Bartlett
 (b) "Maiden's Song. Meyer r-Helmund "To Sevilla," J. Dessauer.
 Reading: "Daisy's Faith" J. H. Mat thews.
 Waiting" Willard
 (a) A Red Red Rose" Hastings.
 (b) "Pastorale. Bizet.
 Reading: ''The Funeral (negro dialect,, W. Carleton. (a) "Loo-la-loo." Mascheroni. (b) "The Lass with the Delicate Air (old English song), pr. Charles A. Arne, 1710-17Ss. Accompanist. MT. Emmett Beckwith Miss Lena Jackson returned yesterday from Chicago.
 Miss Emmie Darden of Anniston Is the guest of Miss Hollon Harris.
 Miss woolverton of Washington. D. C.. who has been the guest of her aunt Mrs J. H. Philips, returned home last night. Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Isla Brown, daughter of MT. W. H. Brown of Sumterville. to Dr. Josiah D. Bancroft. the wedding to occur on Sep. tember Il at the Sumterville Baptis. church. Miss Brown Is a sister of Mir. Charles A. Brown of this city, principal of Henley School.
 Miss Ollie Mae Osborn of Atlanta Is vis- iting Miss Annie LeGrande in Twentieth street and Eleventh avenue.
  Mrs. Webb Crawford will return today from Savannah. Tenn.
 Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider has returned from St. Clair.
 MT and Mrs Rufus N Rhodes, Mrs. Robert Jemison. and Miss Annie Jemison have returned from New York and Sara toga, where at the latter resort they
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
sHERI.-f IS REsPoNslRLE.
AdJutant General Makes Report On 0 Pierce City, Mo-, Trouble.

Jefferson City, Mo, August 2s.-Adju- tant-General Dameron in a report to Gov ernor Cookery on the recent Pierce City race war holds Sheriff Manlove of Law renee County responsible for the lynching of the three innocent negroes. Adjutant Dafneron. who went to Pierce City to in- vestigate the affair, says in his report
 twill Cooley and Gene Carter had been suspected and the sheriff and his posse went out to arrest them, but for some cause did not see fit to do so. Monday afternoon the excitement at Pierce City was intense. and threats of lynching were freely made against several negroes. Un- der this excitement the sheriff saw fit to leave for his home at Mount, Vernon. It is generally believed in Pierce City that had Sheriff Manlove remained there dur ing Monday, when the excitement ran high and threats of lynching were openly made, and asked the aid of the militia, the trouble and loss of life would have been averted."
The age-herald., 1901-08-30
WoMAANNc ANc,nr,,,
Souvenirs of Vacation.

The collections of pretty grasses. sea- weds. bits of bark or other trifies which one picks up on vacation rambles may be converted with a little clever plan ming, into many attractive ornaments for the library or boudoir of the city home. The work put upon these things is also a pleasant occupation for the leisure hours that come in summer, says tho New York Tribune
 One of the most popular souvenirs of the vacation is the pillow of balsam fir, or, if this is not obtainabie, of pine needles. When small parties are made up to gather the materials. much sport can be obtained, and if several persons work together in stripping off the needles. the slow process does not become tedl-f ous. Some such plan Is almost necessary if any pleasure is to be found In the uh-i dertaking for 1t Is astonishing what a large quantity of needles is required, ana more than one trip may have to be made during the summer to satisfy the demands of the pillow
 Every prickly lump should be carefully removed from the tufts of the needles, although the little soft, fragrant punches at their base are always retained to give a pungent odor.
 Sometimes a woman finds the vacation the most favorable time to embroider the cover for the cushion. Designs of pine cones or fir branches in natural colors of green and brown are appropriate on a ground of strong unbleached linen or brown or green denim.
 If one Is so fortunate as to stop in the regions where the sweet grass grows which is so much used by the Indians in making baskets, a delightful set of sachets may be obtained for the linen closet or bureau drawers. Long stands of the grasses may be selected and braid- ed. For one sachet four braids may be arranged in a square and tied together at each corner with ribbons, the ribbons also being made to run diagonally across the center of the square.
 Pipe racks of birch bark are within the range of summer possibilities if the maker Is something of an artist. A smooth sheet of birch bark may be glued to a thin block of wood which Is cut a little smaller than the bark, that the pro truding edges of the bark may be care fully folded over and fastened to the back of the wood. Two more strips of bark along the bottom of the block form the pockets, which are secured in place by bright yellow silk, well waxed. and run through holes pierced with an awl through the bark and wood. A medallion of an Indians head Is easily cut from the soft dark bark of the pitch pine and fastened to the block with glue, above the pockets. Streaks of paint on the face and a few gaudy feathers render the whole most ef- fective. Holes may be pierced again with the wall