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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
New Races.
Deer, Monkeys, Horses, Dogs, Cats,
Clowns, Mules. Elephants. Ponies
and Came1s i'm Contests of Speed.

Deer, Monkeys, Horses, Dogs, Cats,
Clowns, Mules. Elephants. Ponies
and Camels i'm Contests of Speed.
An unusually large hippodrome is pro-
vided by the Walter L. Main Circns for
the many novel, celebrating and ex-
citing emulations of speed of the shows
racing carnival. While the ancient and
ever popular Roman standing and four
horse chariot contests are given as we'll
as thrilling running and trotting num-
bers by pure blooded steeds, many en-
tirely new contest ants in the racing field
are exhibited in .natchless array. The
comical monkeys have their heats; the
gentle, heet-footed reindeer opposes his
rival, the elk. in go-as you please sulky
races; feline family are displayed in
running competition with a string of
canine enemies; and nimble-gaited, fiery
ponies, mules and droll clowns mix it up
in true nirth-provoking style in dash
of two and thrte heats. A herd of big
elephants seem 10 forget their bulky pro-
portions and ponderous weight in a
quick action match with camels and
dromedaries twice around he vast hip
podrome. In the matter of presen tnent
as well as character of contest ants, the
Main racing carnival is mooern feature
in circusdoIn and one that abounds with
exceptional interest from start to finish.
Animal educators are OF the opinion
that many dumb brutes, after having
been engaged in the racing business for
time, take as much interest in being
the victor as the smarttst jockey who
ever made a mount. Certain it is that
the beasts supplying the racing sport
with the Main Circus, from the smallest
monkey to the weighty elephant, pro-
duce speed one would scarcely believe
them capable of. Particularly can this
be said of the mettlesome and impetuous
quadrumanas who exert every effort
possible to be victorious on the hippo
drome. The show is at St. Johnsbury,
Wednesday. June Is.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
Academy Notes.

Saturday evening Miss Kicker and
Miss Howe of the Senior class were at
home to their class and other friends at
the Kicker home, Sc Summer street.
The guests were received most cordially
by Mr.. and Mrs. Kicker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howe, Miss Kicker and Miss Howe, and
were delightfully."- entertained throughout
the evening. A delicious collation. of
ice-cream and cake was served in the
attractive dining room by Miss Gertrude
Hyde and Miss Lila Caller. The evening
entert ainment ended with the singing of
college songs and all departed on their
homeward way feeling well satisfied
because they had had such good time.
Willis Howe, St. J. A. '02, came up
from Dartmouth to attend the reception
last Friday evening.
Herbert Human, st. ]. A. 'O3, was up
from Dartmouth over Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
At Fairbanks Village.

Miss Mamie Green of Danville is visit
ing at Miss Leah BowditcI1's.
Bert Powell has gone to Lebanon to
visit his sister, Mrs. c. B. Hill.
Mrs. J. B. Armstrong has been enter
tanning her niece, Miss Mable Hopkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Mcintyre are
to live at Mrs. McIntyre's fathers, John
Hamilton.
Mrs. Graves of Waitsfeld has been
spending the past two weeks at her
daughters, Mrs. J. L. Spencer.
Mrs. w. c. Sanborn and son Fred
spent Decoration Day at their old home
in Bradford.
Mrs. Henry Bedor was in Lvndonville
Wednesday and Thursday visiting re1a-
tives.
Mrs. J. L. Spencer goes today to Waits
field to visit her brother.
The school closed Friday with appro-
pirate exercises by the little ones, which
were enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Edwin Bugbee of Kirby has been
spending the past week with Mrs. E.
Drew.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Wing spent Sunday
and Monday at Charlie Haskelrs at
Wolcott.
Mr.. Huse has moved to Lyndonyille.
Will Durgin spent Decoration Day at
his home in Enosbureh Falls.
Mrs. Charles 81. Thayer enjoyed a
pleasant surprise party Saturday after
noon, the occasion of her ed birthday.
Quite number of friends were present
and good time was enjoyed by all.
Ice cream and cake were served.
Elmer Carr went to Newark, Saturday
to visit friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
East St. J0hnsbury.

Several of the parents and others in
terested in the school attended the
Memorial exercises given by the pupils
Friday afternoon. The teacher, Miss
Fulton, went to her home in Bradford,
Friday.
Mrs. Ezra Copp, who has been sick
several weeks, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Smith of St.
Johnsbury and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Gates of Lisbon were the guests of their
mother, Mrs. Ezra Gates, the first of the
week.
Several from this place attended the
conference of Congregational churches at
Waterf ,rd, Tuesday.
Miss Grace Griswold of St. Adams is
spending few days vacation at her
home in this village.
The Ladies' society will meet at the
church vestry Thursday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
Honors to st. Johnsbury Teachers

Honors to St. Johnsbury Teachers.
Miss Mabel A. Carpenter, who has
been at Columbia College, N. Y, for
some time has been appointed to the
position of associate principal of
faculty of 20 at Hills school, large
college and preparatory day school at
Philadelphia. This month she will
receive the degree of Master of Arts from
Columbia College and a Masters di-
pIoma in education from Teachers Col
lege. Aside from her study at Columbia
College she has been teaching modern
literature in the Rayson School and
assisting in English at Teachers College,
n. Y. Next year she hopes to continue
graduate research at the University of
Pennsylvania. She has declined fellow
ship at Columbia College and an ap-
pointment as head of the department of
English at the Brooklyn Training School
for Teachers. Miss Carpenter has given
up trip abroad which she had antici-
pated this year, but she is to be con-
graduated on receiving such fatteriug
appointments and such well deserved
honors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01

Summary: Three base hit, S. Thompson;
two base hits. P. Thompson, Flint, Woods
Dutton z, by Dana s, by Heath L. Struck
out, by Thompson 8, by Health 2. Left on
bases, st. J. A, 6; Barton 2. Hit by pitched
ball. Carr. Wild pitches. Dutton 2, Dana.
Time hours. Stolen bases, St. J. A 33.
Town Team Lost.
The town team was played TO stand
still at Barton Decoration Day. Barton
winning by the score of 10 to 3. The
team seemed to be all mixed up and
badly ratified and their playing was
inferior to almost any school-boy team.
There seems to be no especial leadership
nor any one who is looking after the
interest of the team as will be seen by
the line up, for several Of the players
played in two or. three different positions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
An interesting Loan Exhibit.

On June and 8, from 8 to O'Clock
p. M, and on the evening of the 7th, at
the residence of Mrs. James Taylor, the
st. John DeCrevec9ur Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
intend to present loan exhibit of an
tique furniture, china, needlework, bric-a-
brac, ETC., for an admission fee of 25
cents, the proceeds to be used in procur-
ing markers for the graves of revolu-
tionary soldiers buried IN St. Johnsbury.
Light refreshments will be served. The
public is cordially invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01

cream, they all enjoyed themselves and
hope the boys were not discouraged but
will have another one.
The memorial exercises held at the
grammar school have been highly spoken
of and showed that the teachers had
done much work in anticipating it. Both
Miss Hartman and Miss Lewis had very
successful terms, and those who have
not visited them should take the pains
to do so.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
Installation at Hanover.

The Congregational church at Dart
mouth College have called council at
Hanover today to install as their pastor
Rev. Ambrose White Vernon of East
Orange. NJ. He has also been called to
fill the chair of biblical literature on the
Phillips foundation. The North church
will be represented at this council by its
pastor and P. F. Hazen, while the South
church sends its pastor and Prof. Henry
Fairbanks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
An Editor Gets a Pension.

Allan S. Holbrook, editor OF the Lyn-
donville Journal and formerly of the
CALIFORNIAN Office, has been awarded a
pension OF Sc month with $3.50 back
pay. Mr.. Holbrook enlisted in the Span
ish- American war with Company L of
Newport, First Vermont Regiment, and
contracted typhoid malaria while on
duty at Chickamaugua. He applied for
his pension at the time of illness and it
has just been granted by the bureau.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
The Food Sales.

me FOOQ SdlSSs
The first of the series of food sales
amply justified the venture, the sale being
limited only by the supply. The same
plan will be followed next Saturday and
every Saturday. The place is Mr.. Goss'
store; no food sold until two o'clock;
orders for special dishes to be made may
be given before Thursday noon to Miss
Carrie Underwood, Mrs. w. P. Stafford.
or Mrs. w. P. Smith. Orders for food
to be received may be sent up to Satur-
day noon. The above named women
will serve as order committee for all the
sales.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
At SummeryiIIe,

AL SummoTVIies
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rines and Miss
Tia Johnson of Barton visited relatives
here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Taft visited at
Hardwick last week.
Mrs. George Whiting and children
went to Lisbon last week, where they
will remain, until Mrs. Whiting improves
in health. Mr.. Whiting is boarding at
Mrs. Batchelder's.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace OF
Hardwick have been visiting relatives
and friends here.
Mrs. George Blakely entertained the
Summerville Social society Thursday.
Mrs. George Learmouth visited at
Lyndonville part of last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
Two Games at carton.

St. J. A. had an easy time at Barton,
Saturday, defeating Barton Academy by
the score of 90 TO 1. By the score it
appears that St. J. A. had a terrific
batting streak which aided by bases on
balls helped the final score. The game
was really too easy to be called good
game.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01

Mommsen'* ~-..~ story"
Some one has we'll said that but for
the Roman History Mommsen would
be a great man taken on faith" That
is probably true, but we have the "Ro-
man History" perhaps the most re-
markable piece OF German literature
written in the middle of the nine
teenth century. It is a wonderful tes-
timony to the power Of humanity over
humanity that the most human work
which Mommsen wrote should be the
most popular The Roman History"
was the expression of the whole man,
and if ever it should cease to have
value as Roman history it will never
cease to be Of value as spiritual doc
ument, as a picture Of the hopes and
ideals Of Theodor Mommsen. By a
happy chance when the book was
brought into the world it appeared in
the naked simplicity of it's narrative
without the swaddling clothes of foot
notes and sources. The clear cut style
showed forth to its best advantage.
The world at large took it's statements
as faith. Scholars were at liberty to
test them in other books Of Mommsen
himself or of other men.-Professor
Jesse B. Carter in Atlantic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01

An authority on horses says the gray
will live the longest and that roans
come next in order. Blacks seldom
live to be over twenty, and creams
rarely exceed fifteen
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01

Summary: Earned runs, Barton 2. Three
base hit Dutton: Two base hit, r.. Hitch
Thompson L, by Smythe 4. by Laird 1.
Struck out. by Jenness 2, by Thompson 8, by
Smythe 4, by Laird 2. Passed balls, Buck
ley 5. Hit by pitched ball, Guild, c. B.
Webster 2. Time hours.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
For Shorter Hours.

They were discussing the labor ques-
ton. 81 believe in shorter hours" said
Mr.. Linger. $50 do l." replied Miss
Keedick earnestly. 'I think an hour
and half is plenty long enough for an
evening CALI" And the young man had
been there three hours
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
Too Willing.

Conductor-All~ aboard! Please get
aboard quickly miss. The train is
about to start. Young Lady - But
wish to kiss my sister goodby. Con-
ductor-Get aboard. Get aboard. I'll
attend to that for you.-Yale Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-01
NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions by Famous People.
Band Tournament.


Band Tournament.
Musical people and all who appreci-
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions,
written upon the invitation Of the Elk
position management. These are the
flynn Of the West" by the most
distinguished living American poet,
Edmund Clarence Stedman, the music
for which was written by Professor
John K. Paine, who is at the head Of
the music department of Harvard uni
versity; Louisiana" a march by
Frank Vanderstuken, leader Of the
Cincinnati Orchestra; waltz, "Along
the Plaza" by Henry x. Hadley Of
New York, who has won his laurels
long before this as writer of operatic
aneFsether musical compositions. This
music will be heard publicly for the
first time upon the opening of the Ex-
position on Saturday, April 80, and fire.
quently thereafter in the musical pro-
grammeS of the greatest of worlds
fairs These are the only official COM
positions.
Thirty thousand dollars will be given
in prizes for the best bands at tour
nament to be held during the EXPOSE
ton. ALI through the Worlds Fair the
musical feature will be prominent.
The most famous bands of the world
are under contract to participate dur
ing considerable periods. Among these
are LIE Garde Republicaine band Of
France, the Royal Grenadier band Of
England, the American National band,
Sousa's band and others.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
Character ASsaSSinS.

One of the the things which cause all
fair minded people to feel indignant
occurred again in Chicago last week
A young lady, faithful worker IN tie
church, tell under the lash of the
scandal whackers tongue welded by
some of the good (?) sisters in the
church. Her sweetheart suddenly
ceased calling and she did not know
the cause. At last lady told her the
contemplate story and she was so
heart broken that she took her own
life. She left note requesting her
friends to have an autopsy to prove her
innocence. The examination was made
and the girl proven innocent, but a
bright young life was taken by the
loathsOme trade Of few contemplate
hays, not necessarily old hays either,
who ply their vocation without rest.
They are found in every community
and always go UNPUBLISHED. Boot
leggers. thieves and murderers are
gentlemen when compared with scandal
mongers.-Pratt Union.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
Obituary.

Fannie Garten Smith died at her
of puerperai fever. after an illness of q
few days Deceased was the wife of
Sam smith and the daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs John Garten of MingonR.
She was the mother of five children, all
young and needing the care of a moth
er more than words can express. The
husbands sorrow was so great that his
friends feared for his reason but time,
the healer of all things, will help him
I to bear it, and this life is not all. At
ter awhile there will be a meeting.
His loving care of her was beautiful
aud sublime. No task was too hard
for him to perform. This dear little
woman was personal friend of the
writer and her life was such that com
manded the love and respect o. all who
knew her. AS a mother, wife and
| friend her influence will be felt In the
years to come, and who knows but
what her death may accomplish more
than her life. We cannot understand
why these things are but we know HE
doeth all things we'll"
| Calmly aud brayely she fell asleep
in Jesus" and in the resurrection we
shall see her again redeemed and glorI.
| fed.
Brief funeral services were held al
tue Lake City cemetery in the presence
of large congregation of friends and
relatives. conducted by Rev. G.. vow
ems of BelvIdere, after which her body
was laid away to await the summons
of the Resurrection Morn.
A FRIEND,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
HQzef0n Items.

j. f. Albright shelled corn Saturday.
Your correspondent comes next, which
will be about Monday.
Will Gamble of Kiowa was III the
city Sunday on visit TO his father who
has been quite sick for several days.
1t is conceded by every one that Bud
Bennett will have one of the best barns
In this locality when done.
When word was received here of the
Kiowa fire several went down to seq If
they could be of any assistance.
Rev. Berk, an evangelist, with the
aid of the local ministers, has been
holding prOtracted meetings in the NJ.
E, church for several days.
Mrs. Nettie Cox has decided to quit
farming and Will dispose of her live
stock one day the coming week. j. B.
Highlands Of Anthony will do the
talking.
Several parties of late have been los
Ing cattle on stalk fields. II would be
a good plan to plo " stalks under for The
good of the land and keep the cattle out
OF the field
Mr.. and Mrs H. S Webb, parents of
J. o Webb, arrived from Girard, ILL.,. :,
last week. They will spend the winter
with their children and friends in this
locality.
We have just returned from a "trip
down into Woods county, Oklahoma,
and we must admit that they are not
taking back seat when it comes to
making lasting improvements.
On account Of the protracted meeting
and dance at Hazelton, the attend
ance at the box social at district So was
not large, but the boxes sold for an av-
erage of is cents. The entertainment
was declared complete success.
Notwithstanding the fact that d. o.
Edwards was given due and timely no.
tlce on election day that he would sure
ly lose the postoffice. he is still licking
Stamps and sending out mail. Repub
lican quarrels on election day don't last
worth cent.
It is our private opinion that If the
church people would make as great an
effort to pay the home ministers as they
do the travelling evangelist, as good and
in most cases better results would fol
low. But this may not be any of our
business and we will not say much
about it.
AT their regular meeting last Thurs
day night the Eastern Star folks elect
ed officers for tue ensuing year, and
! will Install on the evening of the 22nd.
The ladies have promised us some re.
freshments which ought to-get out q
| full attendance.
Pleasant Valley has elected officers
and will put their literary society to
work again next Friday night. l.. G..
Rugg gets to occupy the big chair for
the first month as he was duly elected
president l.. NJ. Landreth was elected
vice president. Miss Alpha Tincher
was elected secretary. The income tax
question will be discussed at the next
meeting so as TO relieve congress Of one
great burden at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
Lake City items.

q. w. Purdy has purchased the town
residence belonging to Frank Buck.
Hiss Minnie Tate of Coats was visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Hoover, this week.
Harry Cook was down from the ranch
Wednesday for the first time in four
weeks
Fred Lake Will start for Kansas City
Friday with cattle and return home
Tuesday.
a most attractive program has been
arranged for Christmas eve. l. o
Sherrod has charge of the musical
part
Bernlce Eager who has been Ill for
several weeks with typhoid fever has
become worse and DIR. Moore sent for
Wednesday.
Riley Lake came in through the snow
storm Sunday from Cullison with three
hundred head of cattle, shipped. from
New Mexico
The Lake City school was never In a
more iiourishing condition then at the
present time. Teacher and pupils work
together in harmony, and everything Is
satisfactory.
q. G.. Shigley celebrated his forty
first birthday Monday by giving din.
ner. The following guests were present:
Mr. and Mrs A. j. Hargis, Mrs. Mildred
Spencer, Mrs. Mary Lake and Miss
Marie MacGregor.
Elder w. j. Martindale was unable
to keep his appointment Sunday, owing
TO illness. Rev. MiIsap of Sawyer
preached Ill his place. He is a good
talker and personally pleasant
courteous gentleman.
The Mail and Breezs tells us that w
w. Padgett, an attorney at Fort Scott
has made discovery ttat is new to tit
legal fraternity and business men ir
general. 1t is said that the last two
days of December this year are only
one day legally. Away back during
the reign of Henry Ill. when tn,
lunar months were disposed of, chang
ing the first of the year from March 2
to January l, and making the calendar
the irregular lengths, the law tina
governs the calendar Of today was es
tablished. The leap year was provided
for in order to make the time come even
but at the same time it was provided
that 365 days shall constitute year il
all cases, so that every time there is
leap year the last two days shall b
counted as one in all legal papers. 1
day the executor has until the end o
the next day to take it up.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

II. 7. Hartley's lost Overcoat adver.
tised in the Index last week was recov.
cred two hours after the paper was put
in the postoffice, but the lost pocket
book containing $50, advertised by an.
other party, has SO far failed to show
up. The difference IS that the over.
coat was found by an honest man
while it does not appear that the mon.
ey was. People who find lost money OF
property should remember that they
are doing as much of wrong, morally
in not returning it to the owner az
though they had stolen IT in the first
instance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar is an
Improvement over all Cough, Lung
and Bronchial remedies. 1t acts on
the bowels-drives the cold out of the
system, cures Group, WhoopIng Cough.
wards eff Pneumonia aud strengthens
the lungs. Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar Is the best Cough Syrup for chill
dren. Tastes good. Sold by Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
Christmas Apples.

have bought a car load of hand
picked apples (barreledl that will be
here about December 18TH These ap
pies comprise four of the best winter
varieties. Parties wishing apples should
leave orders at the Index office before
that date. A. a. MARCHED.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

Pineules is the name Of a new dis.
covery put up in new way. A certain
cure for all Kidney, Blood and Bladder
diseases, and every form of rheumatism.
Plneules relieve Backache and Kidney
pains permanently. If you need such
remedy let US show you the wonder
full PIneules.-Sold by Young Drug
Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
Clubbing Rates.
Excursion Rates.

For Christmas and New Years rates
of one fare plus SO cents for round trip
is authorized. Dates of sale Decem-
Der "a, %, 26 and 81. Jan. and 2, con-
tiDuous passage in each direction, CO.
ing passage to commence on date of
sale, final return limit Jan. 4, 1905.
H. w. HEIvLY. Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

One Of Rings Dyspepsia Tablets after
eating even if you can eat but little,
will digest the little you do eat, and
cure Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach, Belching, and Week Heart
Sold by Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

All kinds Of furniture bought and
sold. stoves repaired, and second hand
goods of every description constantly
In stock. Store on North Main street.
ADAM JACKSON.