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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
VOL. LXV---NO. 342
"ChOsen."

This is the title of book just publish
ed by Fleming H. Revell Company from
the pen of Mrs. Constans L. Goodell of
Brookline, so well known in st. Johns
bury, the home OF her younger days. 1t
comprises a score OF short selections,
some of them being of Mrs. GoodelPs
famous Bible readings and the rest
articles written for the religious press IN
the last few years. The book is dedicated
to her husband, Rev. DR.. Goodell, tor
many years pastor of Congregational
churches in New Britain and St. Louis,
and has a choice introduction by Miss
Frances J. Dyer. The book is attractive
ly bound in white vellum with gilt
stamping and gilt top and sold at 80
cents. Containing as it does so many
:lplul and inspiring messages it is just
the book that many have been looking
for as a holiday gilt. The entire edition
has been sold within a week OF ite pub
lication except 20 copies which were sent
to ST. Johnsbury to be sold to those who
know the author so well. Copies OF the
book may be obtained at the CALIFORNIAN
office or will be sent by mail, postpaid,
to any address for Sc cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
Leather Goods

Mexican Novelties
Card Cases
Travelling Cases
Brush and Comb Sets
Military Brushes
Albums
Cuff and Collar Boxes
Chatelaine Note Books
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Mammoth Carnival.
Books-F. E. Rowell.
First National Bank.
Caledonia NATL Bank.
Christmas at Flint Bros.
Sleighs-Bundy & Weeks
Caledonia National Bank.
Y. M. c. A. Lecture Course.
Holiday Goods-E. L, Hunt.
Only 13 Days-E. N. Randall.
Follow the crowd-L P, Leach.
Holiday Gifts-Harry B. Gordon.
Christmas Offerings-James Ritchie.
Everything Good-W. B Eastman.
You'll Look the Best. c. Stevens.
Watham Watches-C. f. Simanton.
Seasonable Gifts-C. A. Calderwood.
Com. Notice-Chester Felch's Estate.
For the Biggest-F. N. Brown & Son.
Bankruptcy Notice-Albert M. Heath.
Christmas Gifts-Curriers Pharmacy.
Bankruptcy Notice-Nettie E. Spencer.
Only l. 8 Days-Randall's Dept. Store.
Holiday Awakening-B -Brooks-Ty1er Co.
Holiday Goods-Lougee Bros. & Smythe.
Presentation of acct.-Ellen Morris Estate
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
SWEET.
u. V. n. Notes.

Carl A. Ranney and Hugh H. Watson,
Academy .02, have beeninitiated into the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity and H. w Hol-
brook, Academy, '02, into the Kappa
Sigma fraternity. Mr.. Ranney has
played on the football team the past sea
son and Mr. Watson took the entrance
prizes in Greek and Latin OF $25 each.
G. A. Pierce, '04, Academy '99 has been
elected captain Of the football team for
the coming year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
CONGREGATIONAL Club.

The annual meeting of the Passumpsic
Congregational Club will be held with
the church in Lyndonville on Friday,
Dec. 10. The business meeting will be
held at 11.3O a. m. followed by the din
ner and rprandial exercises. The ad,
dress of the day will be delivered by Rev.
DR.. Willard Scott of Worcester, and his
subject is "How Things Went Many
Years Ago in Certain Puritan Town."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
Accident.


Miss Agnes Whtelaw, from Ryegate,
who is attending the Academy, was
found unconscious in the snow by the
sidewalk on the corner of Webster and
Spring streets, Thursday evening. She
was taken into a house and the doctor
summoned, when she was removed to
her boarding place, and remained I'M
conscious until late Saturday night. She
had been calling on her cousin, Mrs. 4.
A. Richardson, and was returning home,
when she was pushed down by boy
and injured herself so she was urable to
get up alone, and remained there until
she became unconscious and was found
by some one passing. She is slowly re-
covering, and her mother arrived from
Ryegate, Friday, and will accompany
her home this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
RECENT DEATHS.
Stuart.

The first inmate of Gill Odd Fellows
Home, who went there from this town in
December 1896, and has been confined
to his room ever since that time, died on
Nov. 80. His name was Peter Stuart
and he was a member of Caledonia lodge
No. and OF Moose River Encampment.
He was comparatively young man, not
quite 40 years old. He was born in
Grafton, March II, 1868. In early life
he went to the Black Hills in search of
gold, but was not success ul, and while
there was shot in the arm by an unknown
enemy. He returned east and was en-
ployed as farmer and woodsman in
this vicinity until the spring of 1892,
when he became seriously affl cted with
rheuma tism, aud went to Hot Springs,
South Dakota, in hop OF obtaining rellet.
He was unable to obtain it and during
the last few years has been practically
paraIyzed by the disease. The body was
taken to Barnet on the following Tues
day and the funeral held Wednesday
morning, Caledonia Lodge having
charge of the service. He is survived by
two sisters who live in Gloversvile, N. Y.
Spauldiug.
B. B. Spauldlng, who lived in the
"Spaulding Neighborhood' ded last
Wednesday after quite long illness. He
was nearly 80 years of age, and made
his home with his son Lyle. Besides this
son he leaves a wife, another son in
Name, Edward NJ. of this town, and
two daughters, Mrs. John Montgomery
of this town and Mrs. Charles Bradshaw
of Lyndon. The funeral was held at the
house Friday afternoon Rev, A. F. Walch
officiating.
Benjamin SWEET died at his home above
Fairbanks Village, Sunday morning, from
the effects of a shock of about two weeks
previous. Mr.. SWEET has lived for many
years on the home farm where he died,
and was over so years OF age. He leaves
wife, one son, George K, of this town,
and a sister in California. Mr.. SWEET
was an industrious, wel-to-do farmer,
but has been in somew what feeble health
for the past few years, The funeral was
held at the house Yesterday forenoon,
Rev. A. F. Walch officiating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
Insurance Calendars.

Crawford Rannev and Warren c. Lewis
are distributing to their patrons attract
lively printed calendars of the well-known
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Montpelier.
Jason M. Cady, special agent Of the
Prudential Insurance Company of Amer
lea, has received few desk calendars,
which are always useful adjunct to a
busy mans desk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, F. and A. M.

Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, r. and A. M.
Regular Communication Thursday evening
December II.
EDWIN L. SPENCER, w. NJ.
DELos M. BACON. Secretary.
Palestine COmmandery, No. 5, KIT.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday evening, jan
uary, IL.
Special Conclave Friday, December %. at
10 O'Clock A. NJ The usual Christm OBJ
servance at 12 O'Clock
Rev A. Francis Walch. Prelate of Palestine
Commandery, will deliver an address.
Al the close of he exercises lunch will be
served. All members and dresident Sir Knights
areinyited.
WILLIAM WETHERBEE, E. c.
D. M. BACON, Recorder
HasweIl Royal Arch Chapter, No. II.
Stated Convocations Friday evening
December 9. The M. M. degree will be con-
ferred.
HARRY A. BARTLETT, H. P.
DELos M BACON, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10

A New Dress
A Set of Underwear
Kid Gloves
Silk Lined Gloves
Golf Gloves
Lace Ties
Handkerchiefs
Ribbons
Pocket Books
Chatelaine Bags
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
Knight of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge, No.
2, Tuesday evening, Dec 16
H. NJ NELSON, acting c. c.
c. H. CLARK, Keeper of Records and Seals.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
AROUND TIE CITY By SMELL.
odors Peculiar to Certain Sections
Would Gaids One Acquainted
with New York.

"sIf you were to set me down in New
York blindfolded could give pretty
close guess as to my whereabouts by
the smell of that particular locality"
said salesman in The Swamp. re-
lates the New York Times. IF my
nose seemed stuffed with hides and.
tallow I should know that / was in
the immediate vicinity Of Gold, Cliff
or Frankfort street. A pronounced
odor of spices would indicate Fulton
street, in the neighborhood Of the
dominated the chances would be
strongly in favor Of Front, Pearl or
Water street. A saccharine quality in
the air would suggest the sugar and
molagses neighborhood OF William,
Wall or Front streets. Perfumes
would place me at once on Leonard
or Chambers, or possibly Grand
street, while strong odor Of soap
would let me know that Pearl or Muir
ray street. or, perhaps, Greenwich or
Hudson was not far or. If the atmos-
phere was fairly reeling with the
scent Of drugs, could figure out that
had wound up somewhere near Full
ton, William or Cliff street. Tobacco
would give me a wide range, but /
should probably be near Pearl, Pine
or Broad street. The smell OF hops
would be sure indication OF White
hall street. West and South streets
have their distinctive odors OF ship
ping and seamen's supplies"
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03

+ Il
President Roosegest.ss second message
to congress has proved to be just what
was predicted for it. An easy going
see-saw sort of document, written Ii
hurry, evidently, and with no iilten.
ton of making any radical changes
the message has not created much OF
a sensation. The president has learned
a thing or two since his advent into
the White House, and he is not going
to antagonize his own party and jeop-
ardize his chances for a second term.
He has lost a whole lot of his aggres-
siyeness, although it is doubtful if he
ever had all that was credited to him.
The message makes very few if any
specific recommendations unless it be
that part of it which calls on the gov
ernment to cut down the appropriation
for printing members speeches and
such like documents which help to fat
ten up so many waste baskets. A good
criticism of the message is the follow
ing quotation from ex-Speaker Reed s
article in the North American Review
He says ''that to talk of doing some
thing by means of something, if you
do not specify the something to be
done. or the way to do it, is a waste Of
time"
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
BEATS HEALTH FOODS.
Ozone In the Rocky Mountain Air
Enables One 10 G Long Time
without Eating.

Edgar Wallace Conable, of Colo
RADIO Springs, has discovered that the
ozone in the air OF the Rocky noun
tains makes food practically un-
necessary, and that 15-day fast is
beneficial to the body in every way,
says the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
It this is true, it need but be a short
time until Colorado may ship all her
irrigated products to other markets
and subsist upon Colorado ozone, of
which there is an inexhaustible sup
ply. One meal once in Is days would
be such a slight interruption in ones
file work that It would scarcely be
noted at all, and would produce no
more apparent effect than the usual
frugal lunch counter collation. in St.
Louis. Many are somewhat accus-
toned 10 the ozone diet here already;
and when in midsummer one may
have observed a busy man RECALLING
himself on slice Of watermelon and
glass OF milk. it il apparent the
ozone regimen WAS near. At first 1t
may be necessary to take only few
crackers with your ozone; after that
you can taper OF on foocine, des-
sicated bran and other health foods,
and then take up ozone altogether.
1t has often been said that in many
cases nerve alone will keep man
alive. Ozone and nerve amount to the
same thing.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
DUCK HUNTERS TANTALIzED.
Spot In Massachusetts Where tne
Fowl swarm, Yet May Not BE
Mo1ested by Gunnerss

Spot Pond, in the Middlesex Fells
district, which lies between the towns
Of Melrose, Maiden, Stoneham, Med
ford and Winchester, has become the
Mecca of thousands Of wild ducks,
most Of them Of the black variety.
For the past i've or six years, since
the Metropolitan park commission has
taken possession of the pond, no gun
ming has been allowed, says the Bos-
ton journal. This the ducks quickly
learned, and every year since they
have been greatly augmented IN num-
beers, until this year there is the largest
number OF ducks ever seen on the pond
at one time.
They sit outin the middle Of the pond
in several punches extending from
the Stoneham to the Medford shores.
There are two islands in the vicinity
on which they roost each evening.
It is estimated there are over 5000
ducks at the present time in the pond.
and they are increasing daily, as the
migration TO the south takes place.
There were q large number OF we'll
known gunners on the shores OF the
pond the other day with hungry eyes,
watching the ducks for hours. The
ducks seem to know they are safe
from all danger and come quite neal
the shore and play with each other,
and seem to have no fear.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
KISSES RAISE PHONE RATES,
sweethearts MonopoIize the Wires to
Such nm Extent AN Advance
Becomes Necessary.

A merchant from Uniontown was
lately talking about telephones the
other day at the hotel where he was
stopping, reports the Philadelphia
Record.
In my town." he said, "the tele-
phone company is going to raise the
rates for business phones from s25
to $45, and for residence phones
from $18 to $32. Do you know why ?
1t is to keep sweethearts from mo-
nopolizing the wires. 1t is to make
telephones SO expensive that the
young men and women who love one
another won't bill and coo over the
wires all day long.
that the wires don't blush red, the
love words that pass over them. The
sound that a kiss malses-that phi,
phi sounds sent many times day
from one receiver to another. And
such expressions as darling, and
deary, and honey, and sweetheart
drown out altogether the plain bust
ness talk about the price of coal, and
the boom in steel, and the bills re-
ceivabIe that are due.
$50 in Uniontown because the
young men and girls have been mo-
nopolizing the wires, with their
sparkling, the telephone rates are to
be raised nearly 100 per cent"
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03

There was an intermingIing or con-
gratulations and condolences in the
Capitol yesterday. Twenty-Five repre-
sentatiyes have failed of reelection.
and the condolences extended them
We're as numerous as were the con-
CALCULATIONS offered TO the successful
candidates. On the democratic side OF
the house two desks stood out prom
and covered with flowers in honor OF
Representatives De Graffenreid and
Sheppard, both of Texas, who have
died since congress adjourned last
July. On the republican side one desk
was similarly treated. It was that
formerly occupied by the late Repre-
sentative Russell of Connecticut. Out
of respect to the deceased members
the house adjourned Immediately after
being convened. In the senate one
desk was draped and piled with floral
offerings, that OF the late Senator Nc
MILAN OF Michigan, and as mark OF
respect to his memory the senate adj
journed over one day. To-day 1t is ex-
pected that Senator Beyeridge, for the
committee on territories, will report
the omnibus territorial bin, and from
that on the session promises to be a
lively one. There is every prospect
that the democrats OF the senate will
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
Senator Frye has returned to Wash

Senator Frye has returned to Wash
ington with a grim determination to
secure the enactment of the ship sub
sidy bill. He has given an interview
in which he says that the formation
of the Morgan shipping syndicate pre-
sents a new reason for passing the
bill because. it will insure the expendi-
tufe by the syndicate in this country
of not less than $50,000,000 for new
ships which will otherwise be built
abroad. while this may be true,
says Senator Clay, Senator Frye does
not. state that the bill will cost the
United States millions of dollars for
time without limit. 1t is the old argu-
ment of the proteetionists that the
United States can hoist itself by its
own suspenders. 1t will merely result
in transferring portion of the money
which all people are taxed to raise into
the pockets Of a few who will benefit
by the building and sailing OF the
ships"
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
A COLOMBIAN ExACTION.
One Item of Extortion which Alone
surpnsses Anything i'm "GalP
the world Over.

A significant story Of the conditions
prevailing in the part of South Amer
lea where revolutions are periodical
is told by Peter MacQueen, the Boston
traveller, whose wanderings are as
wide as the hemisphere, says the New
York Tribune.
IT was getting ready to leave small
town in Colombia" said MacQueen.
s'when d very much uniformed official
waited on me.
"'Senor,' said he, politely, 7 under
stand that you have decided to leave
us Tomorrow
ST admitted that my intention was
such.
tSenor,' he continued, deferen-
TALLY, Il have called to remind your ex-
cellency that there is as charge of ten
dollars gold made for the privilege OF
leaving
ST looked at the man in utter amaze
ment for moment; then I inquired
what reason was alleged for this piece
of robbery.
All, senior, there is no reason
GAS / was anxious to catch the boat
paid the ten dollars, but / own / was
disturbed when I got back to New
York to hear the New York police
called The Finest
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
HEARD In PASSING

A Boston coal dealer has been ar
rested on the charge Of giving short
measure to his customers. Any deal
er in these times and prices who will
add to the measure OF his villainy by
refusing fair weight to his customers
deserves nothing short OF being care
fully toasted to turn at his own ex-
pense over his own coal.-Meriden
Journal
George Francis Train. who has been
adjudged a lunatic by six courts, per-
sists in declaring all the world crazy
but himself. Undoubtedly a screw
has been loose in his brain for a good
many years, but there has been a great
deal OF method in his madness, and
he seems to have accomplished many
remarkable things.-NeW Haven Lead
err
It appears that when plans for new
buildings in New York are submitted
to the bureau Of buildings they have
reached a stage when alterations are
either impossible or impracticable"
This is the statement Of a member OF
the bureau. Tt does seem as II g.
general knowledge that the bureau
would insist on what it considered
proper, no matter what had been done
before the plans were submitted to
it, would change the situation prompt
" and radically. Hartford Times.
As for the voting machine it is just
as reliable as a nespaper press, which
does its work perfectly day in and day
out, under the care Of a Watchful me
ehanic. Its adoption should be has
tened by every means known to gov
eminent because, for one reason, un-
like man, it is perfectly honest in the
work it undertakes to do. It is in
fact moral force. The general as
sembly could open the ball by asking
the opinion Of the attorney general
or instruct him to ask an opinion Of
the supreme court. What Connect
cut needs is the voting machine.-NeW
Haven Register.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
NAMED THE BABY FOR A CAT.
Wealthy Woman Had Just Lost Hex
Pet Maltese by Death and the
Child Got Its Name.

81 have christened children every
conceivable NAME" said a clergyman
the other day, relates the Baltimore
Sun, Nbut I think the funniest was a
boy / named for q cat. My passionate
was a suburb of Boston, and one Of
my pensioners was a lady of a large
estate and a gentlewoman in every
sense of the word, generally known
in the community as Aunt Esther.
She was an eccentric person, who
wore sillzen gowns very long in the
train and short in the front and al
ways several old-fashioned brooches
at the same time. She visited Wash
ington frequently, always with her
pet cat as travelling companion, and
she was one of the few ladies accord
ed seat on the floor of the house OF
congress. On the grounds of her
country home was diminutive Gene
terry, where her feline pets slept after
ife's fitful fever.
During my residence in the parish
her special favorite was large
Maltese cat, named Thomas Henry,
whose death occurred just before the
coming of new baby at the lodge
keepers home on Aunt Esther's place.
She was to be godmother and namo
the child, while I was to baptize it..
Her recent bitter bereavement still
weighed on her soul, and when Iasked
BY what name shall this child be
knoWn?' Aunt Esther responded, in
trembling tones: There is no name
SO sweet to me as Thomas Henry and
by that title the boy was thencetorth
known -
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03

vote unanimously to admit to state
hood Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mex
leo, but the intense fear that the two
latter may return democratic senators
promises to prove a serious obstacle
to the success of the bill. Senator
Beveridge and several Of his col
leagues have just returned from a
junket through the territories named,
but when seen yesterday the former
said it would not be proper for him to
forestall the report Of the committee
by expressing an opinion.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03

Present high prices Of stocks and
merchandise cannot continue indefi-
nitely,'' says Banker Henry Clews. 1T
is simply a question of time when in
creased supplies will intervene and
turn the current downward. This has
already occurred in the case of securi-
ties, of which there is an excessive sup
ply oyerhanging the market, and the
same will eventually hold true in the
merchandise markets. Just now. how
ever. demand exceeds supply in many
of the commercial markets, and con.
sumption is being greatly stimulated
by recent advances In wages. Meau-
while the railroads are oyerburdened
with traffic, and gross earnings con-
tinue to increase. While this situation
lasts it is impossible for the bears to
make ally serious impression upon
values, and with any considerable in
crease in the short interest it is com
paratiyely easy to force Il covering
movement. Increasing expenses, due
to the rise in wages, increased cost OF
coal and other raw materials, are how
ever, making serious inroads upon the
profits Of railroads and industrials
alike. When annual reports come out
some unpleasant surprises may be ex-
Deeted on this account. 1t may as well
be taken for. granted that the period
of high profits is over and sooner or
later values will have to be adjusted
accordingly. This is not pessimistic
view, but simply recognition of facts
as they are. 1t is just as well to real
ize that the sooner the country and its
industries get upon normal basis the
better, and the more stable our status
will become
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
POOR Enort at Translafion.

The English papers have lately been
having fun with a new German-En4li
and English-German dictionary. The
best example OF the work is said to be
in the translation of our word ''gim-
crack" According to tho London
Daily Chronicle four meanings have
been given for this word, which, when
translated back into English are:
.'The handsome girl" ssthe bad ma
chine. {" sthe ordinary handshake" and
ga magician
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
70 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund money il it fails
to cure. q. w. Groves signature is
on each box. 25c.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
American Clothes rn Mexico.

Mexicans are discarding the old op-
era bouffe suits, with gay scarfs wide
legged trousers, high sombreros and
pointed shoes. Now they array them
selves in American clothing. hats and
shoes.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-03
PATENT

Patents, Caveats and Preliminary Exam
nations, etc. JAMES A PEASLEY, 81
Leavenworth street.