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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13

Sir Cavendish Boyle, the new Govern
or of Newfoundland, is son of the late
Captain Cavendish Boyle and began his
official career in the probate office in
1869. In 1874 he accepted a magister.
ial post in the Leeward Islands and has
since seen service in Bermuda, Gibraltar
and British Guiana.
The United States Government spends
more than $10,000,000 year in main
tanning the Indians.
St. Petersburg's churches are the most
splendid of any modern churches in the
world.
President Schwab's weekly wages will
exceed the entire years salary of most of
New York's bank presidents, and his an
nual income will exceed in value the
whole output OF iron in the early days OF
our history.
Prof. Cyrus Northrop, president of the
University Of Minnesota, has been recon-
mended for membership on the National
Commission to govern the Worlds Fair.
to be held in st. Louis in commemora.
ton of the Louisiana purchase.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Rev Mr.. Waterman Resigned.

Rev. G. c. Waterman who has been
pastor OF the Free Baptist church for
nearly six years has rendered his resigna-
ton to take effect April /. No action
has been taken by the church as yet up
on the matter. During Mr.. Waterman's
stay in town he has made large circle
OF warm friends, aside from those of the
church over which he has presided and
his departure from St. Johnsbury will be
generally regretted. At the close of his
labors here Mr.. Waterman will spend
some time in rest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Tribute to General circuit.

The CALIFORNIAN taxes pleasure IN pub
fishing the following from a Washington
resident in relation to Gen. CIRCUITS pub
lie life.
With the close of the 57th congress
there retires to private life one whom the
District of Columbia delighted to honor.
In the retirement of Congressman Grout,
the District loses one who has been for
nearly a score OF years identified with her
interest in a moral as well as a municipal
wav. 1t was eminently fitting that his
last speech should have been for one OF
the recent moral reforms. We question
if the good old state OF Vermont does not
miss, and sadly too, her loyal friend
who strove faithfully to guard the rights
of even her humblest citizen. Certainly
one class of Vermonters will miss him
those who have known him as a bene-
factor-who have seen him IN his busiest
moments, stop to listen to their requests
and then dictate letter to his clerk to
help them, and been made to feel that 1t
was no interruption.
In the last busy days Of congress he
did not forget his friends, but provided
delightful rooms on Pennsylvania Ave.
for those he could not accommodate in
the Senate or House reservations. The
rooms were in full view of the procession
and those who enjoyed his hospitality
did ample justice to the fruit, hot coffee
and other refreshments served them.
They also had the added pleasure OF max
ing the acquaintance of Congressman
elect Haskins. 1t is with sincere regret
that we see Congressman Grout leave
his place in Washington, but we are
proud of the record he leaves us, and we
wish him continued success elsewhere.
One of his friends.
WASHINGTON March 10 1901
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Death of a Son of Waterford.

There died in New York on Tuesday OIL
last week son of Caledonia county who
at one time was a prominent figure in
the political life of the Empire State. In
recording his death the New York Tn
bune says:
Amos X. Hadley, who was one OF the
founders of the republican party IN the
state of New York, and who was speaker
of the assembly in 1S4S and 1S49, died
at his home in Mount Vernon yesterday
afternoon in his eghty-ninth year. Mr.
Hadlev was born in Waterford, VT.
After attending school there a short
time he entered Hamilton college. In
few years, at the suggestion OF Professor
Knott. he took an honorable dismissal
from the college and began the study OF
law in the Office of Gushing & Seymore,
in Clinton. 1t was through his employ
ers. who were both well known leaders
in the wing party, that he was persua-
ded to take an interest in politics. Mr.
Hadley finished his studies and began the
practice of law in Troy in 1885, remain
ing there until 1858, when he opened
Offices in this city. While a resident OF
Troy he enjoyed a short legislative
career. In 1S47 he was elected to the
legislature to represent Rensselaer, coun-
ty, aud when the state was redistricted
the next year he represented Troy, He
was reelected the next year, running on
the wing ticket. In the terms of 1S4o
and 1S49 Mr.. Hadley was Speaker OF
the House. Thurlow Weed was at that |
time leader of the whig party, and Cen
eral Daniel E. Sickes was a prominent |
member of the assembly. Mr.. Hadley |
was large man physically, being more
than six feet tall and weighing three hun
dred pounds. He was an eloquent
speaker and frequently stumped the
state for the wing candidates. In one
of his campaigns, in the interest of Will
liam H. Seward for governor, he was ac-
companied by Horace Greeley, and they
spoke from the same platform at large
meetings in Utica and Troy. Besides
knowing Horace Greeley, Mr.. Hadley
was intimately acquainted with such
men as Henry Clay, John c. Calhoun,
Thomas Benton and Louis Cass. In
1856 Mr.. Hadley was present at the con-
vention in Saratoga when the republican
party was organized. After 1858 he
made his home in this city, and practiced
law here until advancing age compelled
him to retire, about ten years ago. He
first came to this city in 1882 on visit,
and used to relate how at that time the
city was nearly all woods above Four
tenth st. Mr.. Hadley was a member OF
the Masonic order and his family was
allied with the Protestant Episcopal
church. The funeral was held or Thurs
day afternoon at the home of his daugh-
ter, in Mount Vernon. The burial was
at Claverack, N. !.
The older residents Of Waterford will
remember Mr.. Hadley as boy. He was
a son of Stephen Hadley, and lived at
Hadey place at West Waterford. He |
went away early in life, however, and |
rarely visited his early home. He was
one of quite large family none of whom
remain in this vicinity. Joseph A. Had
lev, who is well remembered as resident
OF St. Johnsbury, was brother of the
subject OF this sketch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
He Borrowed a Horse.

Ezra Lavine is mourning the loss OF
a horse and sleigh which he claims
to have loaned to Fred Emery who has
been boarding with him. Mr.. Emery
borrowed the horse to go to Groton, on
Thursday, Feb. %, saying that he would
return Saturday. He did not get back
as promised, and few days later Mr..
Lavine went to Groton and states that
he found that Mr.. Emery had before
reaching Groton, traded his horse and
sleigh for another and much poorer out
fit. He had remained there but a short
time and then departed for parts I'M
known, taking the team vita him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Commissioners Notice.
John GIBSON,S ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed w
the Honorable Probate Court for the distrle'
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, eS,
anime, and adjust all claims and demands ~, .,
all persons against the estate OF JONI
Gibson late of Ryegate, in said distIlss
deceased, and the term of six months rolu I
the 2nd day of March. A. D. 1901, benz
allowed by said court to the creditors OF salu
deceased, to exhibit and prove their respev.
tive claims before us: Give notice that W.
the dwelling house of Martin H. Gibson
in Ryegate in said district, on tnIf
2Sth day of March and the 31st day o y,
Aug. next, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoo"
on each of said days.
GEO COCHRAN,
JOHN d. NC ALLISTER,
Commissioners
Ryegate, Vt, March 4. A. D. 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Grip Treatment.

Grip can be broken up in from one to
three days by the prompt use of Downs
Elixir. 1t has done it. 1t will do it,
Try it before pneumonia or consumption
sets in. After grip, Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters are natures remedy for expelllng
all grip poisons from the blood, regulat-
ing the bowels, Strengthening the nerves
and imparting vigor to the system.
All druggists guarantee them to do as
recommended, or money refunded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
An American Girl Who Wed King.

"Surely no girl in all the world ever
had more wonderful romance than did
Elsie Hensler, of Boston, who married
King Ferdinad, Portugal, nearly forty
years ago." writes Mabel Percy Haskell
of the "only AmericauGirl Who Ever Mar
ried King in the March Ladies Home
Journal. 1T was case of love at first
sight. Miss Hensler had been trained
for the operate stage and was singing
in the Opera House of San Carlos when
King Ferdinand first saw her. He sought
an introduction to Miss Hensler and
soon after asked her to become his wife.
His wife, the Queen, had been dead nine
years, and his only son was married and
sat upon the throne and he was free to
do as he wished. In making this choice
he was prepared to defy all objections
that his family and the Court might offer
to his marriage with an American opera
singer, and was ready to cut away from
all that belonged to his former lifea to
live IN delight with his beautiful Elise.
But, strange to say, his royal relations
raised no objections to his marriage, and
a great attachment sprang up between
them and his American wife, whose dig
nifty and grace were so charming that she
won over the whole Court OF Lisbon"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13

Frank A. Brannigan, disbursing officer
OF he American Philippine commission,
has been appointed treasurer OF the Phil
lpplne archipelago with salary of So
600 and bonds OF 100000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
ST. JOHNSBURY ORCHESTRA,

First. class music furnished at prices thar
are right from Violin land Prompter) ana
Piano, to Full Orchestra of 10 pieces. IeV
our prices before engaging.
CHAS. S. HASTINGS,
Manager.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
Marriage Certificates

We have just gotten in new designs
in this line, and always have large
stock on hand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-13
SATURDAY,.

FoREIGN.-There was no authentic
news OF the progress of the Kitchener
Botha negotiations in South Africa hut
speculation was INDUCED in in London
in regard to the outcome OF the war and
the speedy return of peace.-The formal
document communicating Count Leo
Tolls tot, the Russian novelist, was made
public at st. Petersburg by the Holv
Synod OF the Orthodox Greek Church.
CoNGREss.-The extra session of the
Senate came to an end, all the executive
business for which it was called bv the
president having been transacted.
UNITED STATEs.-Most of the anthra-
cite coal companies announced the con
tinuance until April, 1902, of the wage
increase adopted last tall,-Lieutenant-
General Miles is to visit Cuba on a tour
of inspeetion.-Andrew Carnegie gave
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
TIMING YOUR TRAIN.
Ways In Which to Learn How Fast
You Are Travelling.

'"There has been some picturesque
fiction written about the ease with
which railroad men and drummers are
supposed to tick off the miles as the
train speeds along from things they
can see from the ear windows" said u
railroad conductor to a reporter.
There is only one strictly accurate
way, and that is to seat yourself on the
side of the train from which may be
observed the white mile posts that line
the road and hold your watch on them.
If you have a split second watch, it
will prove interesting to note that
while you made one mile in 60 seconds
the next was covered in 30 and the
third in 10 seconds, and so on, as the
speed of the train increases or slack
ems. You may also follow around the
little second hand on an ordinary
watch. 1t kills time.
''Some pretend to say that they can
tell the speed of the train by counting
the telegraph poles. If there were an
exact number of telegraph poles to ev-
cry mile, this might be done by little
figuring, but there is difference. The
number of telegraph poles to n mile
vary from SO to 40, depending upon the
straight stretches and the curves In the
track, the latter having more poles
than the former. So, you see, 1t is not
as easy as the drummer would have
the other passengers believe.
'If the poles are planted 33 to the
mile, they are 160 feet apart, and every
II passed represents third of mile
If placed 40 to a mile, they are 132 feet
apart, and every 90 represents half II
mile.
"These are easy figures to remember,
and by applying them on n journey a
passenger may obtain an idea more or
less accurate of the speed of the train.
"Another way is to attempt to count
the clicks of the wheels of the truck Of
your car as they pass over the rails
where Joined. The rails of the roads as
placed today are too evenly Joined to
arrive at an exact determination by
this method, because If you miss two or
three joints your calculations are
thrown out as to accuracy.
However, there are railroad men
who cannot tell you the number of rails
to the mile of their own roads, and
rails vary In length, the average being
80 feet, some 33 feet and some 60 feet
At 80 feet there are 176 rails to the
mile, and if you can count 176 consecu-
tive cllnks as your train flies along you
may determine its speed and not other
wise. Washington Star
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
Should Have Used State Coach.

According to gossip straight from
The Hague, the husband of Queen Will
helmina has made himself unpopular
by not driving out in state the first
time he appeared in The Hague after
the honeymoon. The people felt he
wasn't living up to royal traditions,
and they didn't like it.
1t seems that when the royal couple
settled in The Hague the duke went
out to drive. But instead of using the
state coach he appeared tooling an
English drag, handling the ribbons
himself. 1t was such a shock to the
stolid Hollanders that they stood and
stared at the sight and then they made
up their minds they didn't like 1t. 1t
might be all right for him to do that in
Germany, where he was only duke.
but n queens husband ought TO live up
to his position And, as the story is
told by Dutch nobleman visiting in
New York, not Dutch head was barred
as the duke drove hy, nor have the peo-
pie yet recovered from their disapprov-
al. 1t will take many rides of penance
In the state coach to make them do
that.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
The Toothpick Habit.

"I'd like to know what my custom
ers do with all the toothpicks they car
ry away" remarked a restaurant pro-
prietor the other day. Few men take
a single toothpick. Most of them take
half a dozen and many a whole hand
full, and when they come in here again
for the next meal they take as many
over again. They don't need them. It's
all due to the toothpick chewing habit,
which seems to be growing. There
isn't anything particularly pleasant
about chewing a wooden toothpick. and
1t may be injurious If piece of the
wood lodges in the throat or gets down
into the stomach, as it is very apt to.
But the toothpick chewing habit is be-
coming rival to the gum and tobacco
habits. The only reason can give for
it is that the toothpicks are free and
gum and tobacco are not."-New York
Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
When Matches Were Introduced

The Atlas, London newspaper, pub
lished on Jan. TO- 1880, the following
paragraph under the head of .Instan-
taneous Light: Among the different
methods invented for obtaining light
instantaneously ought certainly to be
recorded that Of Mr.. Walker chemist,
Stockton-on-Tees. He supplies the pur-
chaser with prepared matches, which
are put into boxes, but are not liable
TO change in the atmosphere, and also
with a piece of fine glass paper folded
In two. Even a strong blow will not
inflame the matches, because of the
softness of the wood underneath, nor
does rubbing upon wood or any COM
mon substance produce any effect ex-
cept that of spelling the match. But
when one is pinched between the folds
of the glass paper and suddenly drawn
out it is instantly inllamed. Mr.. Walk
er does not make them for extensive
sale, but only to supply the small de-
mand In his own neighborhood." New
castle (England) Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
WITHOUT TURNING A HAIR.
A Lopdoner Calmly Returned Money
Given to Him by Mistake.

a gentleman of my acquaintance had
a curious experience of manners and
customs of modern England a few
nights ago at the theater. He had
taken four stalls, but at the last mo-
ment found two of his party unable to
come. On his arrival at the theater he
left the two spare tickets at the box Of
flee, the clerk promising to sell them IL
he could and send the cash to him
when they were sold. He took his
place and soon afterward was gratified
to see his two surplus seats occupied.
The individuals who took them were
attired in evening dress and bore the
outward semblance of gentlemen. My
friend began to look out for the money
which was to come from the box office.
Presently concessonnaire entered,
passed down the row of seats and od-
dressed one of the two newcomers. My
friend noticed that the commissioning
passed something to one of the gentle
men. who put it into his pocket with
out word.
A sense of uneasiness stole over my
friend with regard to the Is shillings
that was due to him. and as the even
Ing was getting on he thought he
would go and make an inquiry at the
box office. His suspicious were veri-
fed. The clerk had sent In the money
by n comInissionnalre. The commission
naire was called from the door and on
seeing my friend at once realized that
hp had given the money to the wrong
man. He promptly went back to the
tleater, my friend following to see the
fun. The commissionnaire went straight
to the party to whom he had handed
the money and said. "'Ere. you've got
II shillings that don't belong to you"
The other replied In an unconcerned
way, "Oh, yes!" took the money out of
his pocket and returned it to the COM
missionnaire. HE showed no trace of
embarrassment" says my friend. HE
handed back the money. as he had
pocketed It, without turning hair"
| always like to think the best of peo-
pie, and possibly this Individual being
a stranger to music halls. was under
the impression that 1t is the practice of
the proprietors of such establishments
to send a commssionnaire around from
time to time to distribute cash bonuses
among the audience.-London Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
PECULIAR NAMES.
The Queer Way Ten Million Children
Were Designated.

'In long experience In the treasury
department have come across a very
large number of names, many of which
are rather peculiar" explained an old
official, but | think the list of names
In connection with the subscription to
the per cent bonds surpasses any
thing In the way of popularity that
have ever observed OF these the one
that struck me most was man who
signed himself Ten Million and who re-
sides out in Oregon. We thought the
name was an imaginative one and
wrote the man that 1t was desired that
the bonds should be registered in real
names only aud that no further atten-
tion would be paid to his subscription
until he was heard from. He replied
that his name was Ten Million. His
letter was written on the printed letter
head of the firm of Million d. Million,
two brothers.
Then followed an explanation that
his father and mother were unable to
select names for their children that
were mutually satisfactory and that as
result. though they had had ten chill.
dren, none of them was ever christened
formally. The first child was girl,
and she was known only as One Mil
lion. The second child, also girl. was
known as Two Million. Thus they ran
along until Ten Million was reached,
and he was the writer of the letter the
other member of the firm being a
brother whose only name. as far as the
family was concerned, was Seven Mil
lion. the seventh child. He added that
One Million had afterward called her.
self Una Million, that the third girl was
known after she had grown up as Trio
Million. The others had taken on addi-
tions to their names, and he had adopt
cd the name of TENTS Million, but his
real name was Ten Million and nothing
else. The bonds were issued to him
and on the books of the department
were registered in the name of Ten
Million. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
THREE SIMPLE QUESTIONS.
And the Librarian Could Not Answer
One of Them.

anu the LiDrnrIun could Not Answer
One of Them.
One day two well dressed young wo-
men approached the desk of the read
ing room Of big library. One of them
took a memorandum from her pock et-
book.
"Can you tell me how many yards
oh, that's the wrong listr' she said,
hastily bringing forth another slip Of
paper. Here it is. Will you please
tell me who is Rudyard Kipling's fa-
vorite author?"
81 am unable to tell you, never hav-
ing heard that he had one" admitted
one of the librarians.
Dear me!' said the young woman
irritably. at Is one of the questions
for our next club meeting. Well, which
one of Thackeray's books brought him
the most incomep
THAT you can probably find out by
consulting book, the nmber Of which
| will give you," said the official.
"Oh, ! can't stop to look it upW she
said hurriedly. Il thought you could
tell me at once. Well, there's one more
thing. Bessie Cummock, my cousin in
Manchester, had splendid book when
| was there last year for anecdotes of
famous people. | can't remember the
name of it or who wrote it, but it was
about SO Notwithstanding with one fin
ger on the desk-"and it has dark
green cover. Now, can you tell me
what it is? Some day when | have
time | would like to get it out. OF
course you must have it In the libra
ry?"
For the third time the official was
obliged to confess his inability to give
her direct information. She looked at
him with a piercing gaze and turned
away. saying audibly to her compan-
ion:
There, that just shows what all this
talk about their being examined for
positions in libraries amounts to! Three
perfectly simple questions, all on liter
ary subjects, and he couldn't answer
one of themW-Savings Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
The Good Effects of Apple Eating.

The apple is such common fruit that
few are familiar with its remarkable
eflicacieus properties. Everybody ought
to know that the very best thing they
can do Is to eat apples just before re-
firing fpr the night. The apple Is an
excellent brain food, because 1t has
more Eaosphoric acid in easily digested
shape tiHu any other vegetable known.
1t eXcit5s the action of the liver, pro-
notes sound and healthy sleep and
Thoroughly disinfects the mouth. That
is not all. The apple agglutinates the
surplus acids of the stomach, helps the
kidney secretions and is one of the best
preventiyes known of diseases of the
throat.-Journal of Agriculture.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14

Through the recommendation of her
son, Honore Palmer, recently elected
an alderman in Chicago, Mrs Potter
Palmer has been rendered position as
one of the citys "volunteer street in
spectors." The authorities of the city
have recently been investigating the
condition of streets and alleys and have
come to the conclusion that great i'm
provement can be brought about if the
citizens will aid. This aid is to take the
shape of volunteer inspectors who are
to report to the department of streets
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-14
Her Version of 1t,

A young girl in class preparing for
admission into the church was asked
by the pastor how she ought to obey
the fifth commandment, to honor her
father and mother. She answered
promptly. 81 ought to take them out
for walks on Sundays, and ought not
TO let them see how much more know
than they do" She expressed an opin-
ion probably quite current among
young people concerning the prepon-
derance of knowledge in the rising gen.
eration.- -Congregationalist.