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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

these families left to be cared for. The
authorities offered to have them brought
up by the state, but the villagers refused,
and each child was adopted by family
in his native village, to be brought up as
their own. l know a rich Siberian
family of seven brothers. They all owned
gold mines, and five out OF the seven
have adopted poor children and brought
them up with their own.
/ have no room in this article to de-
scribe family life OF the higher grades OF
society, which resembles the Ii e OF the
better classes elsewhere. But must not
forget one or two striking Characters
tics, common to all classes in Russia.
First, there is the hospitality which is
proverbial. A Russian never forgets
kindness shown to him or to any of his
family or friends. And he will always
be eager to more than repay you and
yours in any way he can. Your friends
are his friends, and his house is open to
you and yours. Then there is always
sincere sympathy in any kind of trouble;
and real modes+y as far as he and his
ability are concerned. He sees his faults
but too clearly; sees the drawbacks of
his country's position and suffers because
Of them and for them. He admires West
ern civilization and its advantages hon
estly. He Graves them for his own coun-
try. But he loves his country passion
ately in spite of all its faults.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
springtime Down South.

-... red. birds in the blossoms, an the mock
IL 80 off the music at his level singin' best
Arr, tbe branches that were barren you can
FroiLt the iay-bird's call,
ne, nsai blossoms in bright showers are a-fall-
a" in over all!
-..+,s springtime down South
tol ~ 1ringtirne down South!
on ~ Psweetheart's lips are leanin' to kiss
M Inc roses mouth!
..,z+ now in the burrows, the winter time
W. va Is climbin sunward an dreamin' of
the nrs erl is on the meadow, an the color's
on oi, he he downright violets send messages
to God.
...,s snr;ngtime down South
r. 10 springtime down South!
on ~ ,o,,r sweetheart's lips are leanin' to kiss
M The roses mouth!
At IN the happy weather-birds in the bloom
,r,e III ipli song of the locsst-the hum o. honey
lis like the weary winter we never-never
70. N me world is like picture set in frame
o. blue!
,4,s snringtime down South
d r. 80 spriugtime down South
O W; ,o,r sweetheart's lips are leanin to kiss
~ the roses mouth!
frank L. stanton in Golfers Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
Short Stories.
The Right One at Last.

"Iack" Sullivan was soldier and a
good fellow withal, but in the opinion
of officers and men alike be was certainly
getting insane, for when on duty or at
drill he would suddenly break from the
ranks and run after an imaginary bit OF
paper, visible to no one but himself,
shouting as he did so, There it goes!
there's the paper!"
This at length became so frequent an
occurrence that on the matter being
brought before the medical authorities
he was by them declared to be suffering
from monomania, and in consequence
given his discharge.
When leaving, however, he gave evi.
dent proof that there was some method
in his madness, for as he quilted the SER
vice forever he hourished his discharge,
crying: -.
Faith, BOYS, shure I've got the bit of
paper I've been running after this long
time. ~ Tit-Bits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
pmperor william and the Trolley Car.

BERL1N, Feb. 28.- Emperor Williams
carriage came into collision with an cleo
tric car while crossing Inter den Linder
+oday. The brake on the car failed tt
work. The emperor was roughly shaker
m and considerably bruised.
When Kaiser Bill sends armies out
TO fight across the seas
Tie fine for heather hordes to yield
And fall upon, their knees,
For K aiser Bill has but to nod
His head to make or mar
Rnt william got up groggy when
He bucked the trolley car.
yUben aiser William frowns at the clouds
They melt and face away.
prt when he sleeps tits night, although
II chance to be midday
Wheo William stamps his toot the Worlu
Rocks meath the awful jar
pnf Williams heels flew upward when
He met the trolley car
oh Kaiser Bill, men tremhle when
Won merely shake your head;
The German who evokes your wrath
Might lust as well be dead!
Rnt William, Kaiser William,
Great Goblet that you are,
Look out for your suspenders when
You buck the trolley car!
Il Chicago Times-Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
A Telegraphic Error.

One of the most ludicrous mistakes
made by the telegraph was caused by
the loss of single dot in telegram
from Brisbane to London news agency.
AS it reached London it read: "Gover-
nor.General twins first son." which the
news agency "edited" and sent around
to the papers in the following form:
Lady Kennedy, the wife of Sir Arthur
Kennedy, Governor-General of Queens
land, yesterday gave birth at Govern
ment House, Brisbane. to twins. the first
born being son." The telegram arriv'
ing in the small hours of the morning,
there was no time to check it or refer to
Debrett, and it was published by most
of the newspapers in London and the
provinces and caused an unexpected SEN
sation. Sir Arthur's friends pointed out
with conclusive force that someone had
Numbered, as there never was Lady
Kennedy, Sir Arthur being bachelor.
The repeat message, which followed,
read: Governor General turns first
Sod" referring to railway ceremony.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

me, I'd be so frightened 1 shouldn't
know what TO say"
why, Virginia" her hostess had re,
piled, "the church will be so crowded
that nothing is more unlikely than he
should single out either one of u.s."
But the girls fears were realized.
AS the great preacher LETT the pulpit
and passed down the aisle, exhorting
first this one, then that one, he paused
at the pew where the bishops daughter
was seated.
"My dear child" he said earnestly,
"are you Christian"
"N-no, SIR" she replied, "I'm an Epis-
copalian."
With twinkle in his eye the evange-
list passed on without another word
Detroit Free Press.
Visitor Cooking at the photograph
album)-You have fine looking family
of boys, Mr.. Bilkerson. And they all
seem to have turned out remarkably
well. This is Henry, isn't it?
Mr.. Bilkerson proudly Yes, that's
Henry. He's in the music hall line Gets
$50 week for merely singing what they
call topical song. Henry's good deal
of a genius. The next one is Christie
pher. He's a jockey. Made $1,000 out
of it last year. The one on the next page
is Oliver. He keeps Stock Exchange
"bucket shop" Built fine house out of
what he made out OF it last year and the
year before. Yes, my boys are doing
pretty well. Come out with me to the
stables. L
Visitor-But you have another son
haven't you?
Mr.. BiIkerson (reluctantly)-Ye-e-s.
His names Gabriel. He's professor of
Greek, or theology or something Of that
sort in college. Gabe is a good enough
fellow in his way but he doesn't seem to
get on. Come out to the stables, Mr..
Swackhammer, want to show you my
new pair of grays.- Tit-Bits.
A trained nurse has discovered that if
about tablespoonful of an odorless dis
infectant is added to the water in which
cut flowers are kept, their perfume and
freshness will be much longer retained.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
Origin of Four Ones.

There is tradition that accounts for
the four ones instead of the ". A
famous French jeweler of the name of
Henry Wick presented to King Charles
v, surnamed Wise, clock whose dial
bore the correct Roman numerals.
Now, Charles did not know everything,
but being king, he pretended to ON
niscience, and after failing to find flaw
in the works said: "The clock runs well,
but you have got the figures on the dial
wrong" Surely not, your majesty"
protested the jeweer. Yes; that four
should be four ones" "You are wrong,
your majesty" "I'm never wrong
Numbered the king. Take it away and
correct the mistake"
Wick obeyed. The fashion was follow.
ed by Others, and to this day we have
iii instead OF w. New York Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
ANNUAL MEETING.
3. AND T. FAIRBANKS A

st. Johnsbury, VT, April 10, 1901.
To the Stockholders =
The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF Tn corporation of E. and T Fairbanks
and Company will be held at the o &c of
the Company in St. hnsbury, verm ont,
Wednesday. May 8 1901. at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, for the purpose Of eecting a
20 Doaru OF Direct ors for the year ensuing, and
may legally be done at said n Getting.
J. c. CLARK,
Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
Moi a Christian.

One of the Southern bishops enjoys
telling the following story on his own
daughter. Strongly imbued with her
fathers doctrine, she had grown up
strict Episcopalian, and had never at
tended a revival or camp meeting in her
life, although, as her younger brother
remarked, "The woods were full of them"
When she was about sixteen she went
to visit an old friend Of her mothers in
New York, and her hostess, after much
persuasion, prevailed on her to 60 to
hear Tom Harrison, the famous boy
evangelist
But, Mrs. Burnett" she had finally
objected, Suppose he would speak to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

Don A. Henderson, a son of the Speaker
OF the House, believes that yonng man
should make his start in lite without the
aid OF his parents, and has accordingly
begun work in San Pedro, CAL, at So
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

Thinks the wife, to have the wedding ring
slip from the finger. Something is going
to happen"
Something is habbening That ring
could hardly be pulled from the finger
when it was put there few years ago.
Now it slips off by its own weight. How
thin the fingers have grown And the
fingers don't grow thin alone. How thin
the face is and how thin the once plump
form. Almost unconsciously the wife
has been fading and wasting away. The
strength given to children has never been
regained. Drains which should have been
stopped have been neglected.
That is a common experience with
women, unless some friend has shared
with them the secret of the strengthening
and healing power of DR.. Pierces Favorite
Prescription. 1t regulates the periods,
dries the drains which undermine the
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the baby's advent practically painless and
gives vigor and vitality to nursing mothers.
vWords cannot tell how grateful am for
your kind advice and good medicines" writes
Mrs John Cooke, of Hastings, Northumberland
Co., Ontario III have been in poor health for
four years back and this spring got so bad I
could not do my work. I went to the doctor and
he said had liberation and falling of the
internal organs, but thought would try your
'Favorite Prescription l took five bottles and
three of the Golden Medical Discovery and
one vial of DR.. Pierces Pellets, and can safely
say that never felt better in my life"
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laxative dose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

IF you spent year OF your Lite IN
! growing tulips, you would know
more about tulips than most gardeners.
If you spent dozen years you would
be a tuGp specialist; # you spent a
quarter Of century you would be hor-
ticulturany famous. Now we have
spent all these periods combined IN
growing and testing Coffee One year
made Us know coffee, twelve years
more made Us coffee specialists, a
quarter Of century added to that pro-
duced Chase & Sanborn's Seal Brand.
Try it. H. =, u, r.,
AN
high grades in |
proof
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

Capt. Daniel G. Parr, of Louisville, KY,
has given large house in that city as
home for ex-confederate soldiers who are
aged and infrm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01
ST. JOHNSBURY ORCHESTRA.

First class music furnished at prices that
are right, from Violin (and Prompter) and
Piano, to Full Orchestra of 10 pieces. Get
our prices before engaging.
CHAS. S. HASTINGS,
Manager.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

A trained nurse has discovered that if
about tablespoonful of an odorless dis
infectant is added to the water in which
cut flowers are kept, their perfume and
freshness will be much longer retained.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

We have a proposition in a
LADIES' WHEEL that cannot be
equaled. Call and you will be CON-
WINGED that have the prettiest
ladies' wheel you ever saw at price
within the reach of all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-01

Bicycle Repairing of all kinds
done promptly and carefully.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13
A PROMINENT ATroRNFy "a AID.

Hon. Joseph w. Losey, - leading
attorney of this judicial circuit dropped
dead in La Crosse on Sunday ming,
from apoplexy. Mr.. Losey was widely
known as leading citizen, lawyer and
philanthropist of the city where he had
SO long resided j. W. Losey was born
in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, December
80, 1884 He received his Htersry edu-
cation in Honesdale academy and Am
herst college where he was student
from 1854 to 1855 In may 1856 he came
TO La Crosse and studied law in the
office of Denison & Lyndes being Ait
ted 10 the bar in October 1857. Mr..
Lesey and firm have been noted through
out the north west for many years for
the success they have attained as cor
poration attorneys. Among the local
companies represented is the street rail
way company. Mr.. Lcsey himself was
the oldest practicing attorney of the La
Crosse county bar and was it's president
His deash leaves Gen. B, F. Bryant as
the oldest practitioner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

One thing is peculiar about the breth-
rem of the republican faith. A platform
pledge isa very solemn thing when it Is
for their interest TO live up TO it. When
it is convenient to ignore the platform
and go contrary TO it, reasons are az
plenty as blackberries why it should be
done. Madison Democrat
Yes, and il should be borne in mind
shat the element in the democratic party
which is controlled by the bosses stand
shoulder to shoulder with the platform
betrayers in the republican party. The
aims and purposes of the would-be bosses
in both parties are Identical when it
comes TO a proposition affecting the
rights of the people against the interests
Of the bosses and their satellites
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TOR sALE-ONE DRAFT STALLION. =
Il years old, -Jlor bay; sure foal getter;
good action, weight Ie'c. ';all on or address
G. +. SMITH. Nsroqua Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

Thomas H. Carter did the country a
splendid service when he talked the in
iquitous river and harbor bill to death
before his retirement from the United
States serate. Senator Carter deserved
a better fate than defeat n his campaign
for election. The country has been
spared the expense and the republican
party the humiliation of responsibility
for one of the most monstrous pieces of
iobbery ever ATTEMPTED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

The state Board of Agriculture held
its annual meeting at Madison, last
week, rejecting John Nj. True secretary
1t was decided to offer a premium of
from $500 to 81, 900 for the best county
exhibit and to devote one large building
to the county horticultural exhibits. The
board revised the premium list, and
de cided to add several new premiums
among them 81, 900 premium for the
best short horn exhibit and $500 pre-
MUM for the best Guernsey exhibit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

On inauguration day the state legisla-
ture extended hearty congratulations to
President and Mrs. Mckinley upon their
induction to the highest Office within the
gift of the people. A resolution emboCs
ing this sentiment was introduced in
the assembly, was unanimously adopted,
sent to the senate for concurrence. re
turned to the assembly and sent to the
executive Office for the signature of the
governor. all in 20 minutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

NoTICE is HEREBY CIV IN THAT SEAL
~ ed proposals for the construction OF u
barn at the Vernon County Asylum for the
Insane, will be received TIL 10 o'clock n. M.
April LIST 1901, at the Office OF John Dawson.
Ntroqua Wisconsin, according to plans and
specifications OF said building in hands OF
John J, NJ, Dawson, architect The asylum
trustees reserve the right to reject any bid
made. \ certified check in the sum of three
hundred dollars will be required with the bid
10 secure the execution OF the contract when
awarded. BY order OF the COMMITTEE,
o. M. Butt. President.
A Ill. Dam. Soc leIarY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

The legislators who pretend to be
republicans and vote for the demagogy
and populsm will be compelled to shift
for themselves hereafter The parting
of the ways has come for many nominal
republicans at Madison. Milwaukee
Sentinel, self appointed guardian and
boss Of the republican party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13
NOTICE.

J. f. Brown of this city, an experience
ed auctloneer. announces that ne will
be at the service of the public 10 cry
sales either of farm property or mer-
chandise, and is prepared to attend all
the preliminary work of furnishing
auction bills, advertising. etc Give
him a call
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

La Crosse Chronicle: The opposition
to the passage of the primary election
law is rapidly bringing out the dazzling
truth that the only men who really
know what the farmers want live in the
large cities or are federal Office holders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

Eugene J. Hall the poet and publisher,
says that one dose of Foley's Honey and
Tar restored his voice when hoarseness
threatened to prevent his lecture at
Central Music Hall, Chicago. Nothing
else as good A J. johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

a. 4. Butterfeld of Hartford. has
been appointed United States District
Attorney for the eastern district Of
Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

THE MoLER BARBER COLLEGES. CHI
Il cago and Minneapolis want young men
to learn the trade. They say they have calls
for thsir graduates from all parts OF the
country and on account OF their proficiency
demand top wages. There Is comparatively
no expense. A two months term com ptetes.
Address most convenient branch for parti-
ulAra
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

A O ACRE FARM FOR SALE. IN MILES
4 o southeast OF the citv of ViroQua: 80
acres under cultivation, balance pasture and
good timber; comfortable house, large barn,
Inquire OF or address john +. DoEL. NiroQua
Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

yHrANTED-RELIABL MAN FOR MAN
w ager OF branch office we wish 20 open in
this vicinity. II your record Is O. X. here Is
an opportunity. Kindly give good reference
when writing. THE A. +. NORRIS WHOLE
GALE House., Cincinnati, Ohio, Illustrated
satalog cts. ia stamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

QnAoREs OF TIMBER LAND ~ MILES
on northwest Ct Springville, creek running
through it; all fenced. For further particu-
lars inquire OF G.. +. smith, Niroqua Wis,
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
WHITNEY DENIES HAVING
Piled BROWN WITH LIQUOR
Insurance. Agent Admits Having
Visited Former Wife Who Is
BEING She'd

The trial Of the suit instituted by Will
liam Brown against Mrs. Anna Marie
Whitney to recover property he decided to
her while, he alleges, he was under the
influence Of liquor, was heard by Judge
Seawell yesterday.
Abbot L. Whitney, who was divorced
from Mrs. Whitney before she met Brown
and who, it is averred, conspired with
Mrs. Whitney to relieve Brown Of proper
ty valued at $4,000, was placed the
stand. Whitney's testimony was almost
a direct, denial Of the allegations made in
Browns com palint.
Whitney testified that he never knew
his former wife was living with Brown.
He admitted visiting Mrs. Whitney after
he had secured the divorce. Whitney said
he was always very friendly with his for
mer wife and Brown and frequently dined
with them and accompanied them to
places of amusement.
He denied ever having piled Brown with
liquor, said he never called upon Mrs.
Whitney unless accompanied by friend
and that when he did call upon her that
he ever left the house before Brown came
in.
Judge Seawell continued the case until
this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday:
Martin Lepeyri, 25 1923 Thirteenth street. and
Marie Espagnalle, Is, 1923 Thirteenth street
Edward e. Biggs, 40, Gridley, and Theresa
Charles F. Werner, "a, 1884 Union street, and
Adeltna Won der Mehden. 16. 1885 Green street
Frank M. Black, 2S, 1924 Octavia street, and
Lillian E. - Rradshaw. 21 21o7 California street:
Helen M. Butterf1eld, SO, Suisun
George W.. Cunningham, 30, Chicago, and
Eva M. Randall, 49, Alameda
Antonio Vatuone, "a, 2035 Powell street and
Caterina de Martini. 20. 2os5 Powell street
Stephen Thomas, 43, 1O34 Clay street, and
Roberta Rankins, 43, 1920 Jackson street
Giovanni Ferera, 26. 1sE Dupont street. and
Maria L. Balletto, 26, 1347 Dupont street
Friedrich Nicolaus. "a. 1892 Post street, and
Alice Beck. 2e, 1879 Buchanan street.
Thomas Fitzpatrick, 2S "a Minna street and
Maggie Holland. 26 81 Tehama street.
Felix Cerini, 43, 625 Vallejo street. and Lou
lisa Lemoge, 40, 1926 Mason street
James H. Boyer, 26, city. and Lulu l. Mac
Donald, "a. city.
William H. Kroencke, 2s. 1907 Pine street.
and Bertha Mohrdick, 25 700 Polk street
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
PROPOSALS.

for Box Lockers, Depot Quarter
masters Office, 36 New Montgomery St, San
Francisco, Cal, October 10. 19o1.-Sealed pro-
posals. in triplicate. will be received at this
office until IL o'clock a m, Friday, October
20, 1901, Pacific Standard Time, and then
opened. for furnishing Box Lockers. Quantity
to be subject to increase of 20 per cent,
II desired by this department. Unguaranteed
bids, and bids upon samples differing from
specifications, will under no circumstances be
considered; proposals for less quantity than
advertised for will be entertained. Early de-
liveries are essential. The rate and time Of
delivery must be stated by bidders in their
proposals. Preference will be given to articles
Of domestic production and manufacture, con-
ditions of price and quality being equal Gin
Guiding in the price of foreign production and
manufacture the duty thereon), and such
preference will be given to articles of Amer
lean production and manufacture produced on
the Pacific Coast, to the extent of the con-
sumption required by the public service there
The United States reserves the right to ac-
cept or reject any all proposals or any
part thereof. Information and blanks for pro-
posals will be furnished on application. En-
velopes/ containing proposals will be endorsed
Proposals No: $685." and addressed to MA
JOR G. p, MILLER, Quartermaster U, s.
Army, Depot Quartermaster