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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

Away back In the eighth century
Charlemagns had organized a sort of
coast guard by enrolling all the sea-
board population who lived Within one
and half miles OF the shore, but
with the Acknowledgement of the vast
Carlovlng1aA empire all dreams Of ma
val greatness were dissipated. Long
0fterward Charles V. built sone mil
itary nefs ON the Atlantic, and Louis
XI.'s galleys chased the Barbary pi-
rates who infested the shores Of the
Mediterranean, but it was Francis /.
apparently who first conceived the idea
of war feet purchased and equipped
from the royal treasury.
He converted the small fishing vii
lage Of Havre into fortified port,
which speedily attracted commerce to
the mouth Of the Seine, and he pro
jected scheme-which he did not live
to reabze-for the construction Of an
oceanic navy under canvas. "FFeets
were massed in the Mediterranean, +"
writes Mr.. Norman Ia his "OoFsairs Of
France" land for the first time In
history French squadron, passing
through the strait of Gibraltar, de-
feated an English feet off BYest, and
then. moving round TO the eastward,
drove OF the blockadfng sQuadrons Of
Henry VIII. from Boubogne."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Death of a Former Vermonter.

A correspondent at Toulon. Ill, sends
us the following sketch of native Of
Cabot who died recently in the West:
David c. Conner was born at Cabot,
VT, April II, 1922. He lived and
practiced his profession OF veterinary
surgeon for many years. He was
married to Miss Sarah E. Danforth,
December 80, 1874 and to this union
FIVE children were born. After the death
Of his wife, Mr.. Connor removed to
Illinois, about 1885, where he has resid
edever since. Mr.. Conner was convert.
ed to Christ during the great revival Of
1913 and died in the faith. During his
last illness, he expressed strong con6d ence
in the saving power of Christ and ex.
pressed the desire to be with him. He
was made Mason in Green Mountain
Lodge, No. 68, of Cabot, VT, in 1872
and continued member of his mother
lodge until his death. He died at Toulon
Illinois, July II, 1905.
A funeral service was conducted in
Toulon by Rev. J. M. Sutherland on the
evening Of July 18. and the burial took
place at Neponset the following day
The service at the grave was, according
to the request of the deceased. conducted
by the Neponset Masonic Lodge, DR.. W
T. Hall of Toulon acting as master. HI
was laid to rest beside his mother anc
sister in the Neponset cemetery. Mr.
Conner was a man with high sense O.
honor, and be was OF a very kindly dis
position. He spent much of his time in
later life in nursing the sick, a bushes:
for which he was peculiarly qualified
All his family died before him, but h,
leaves brother. Nathan Conner, a sis
ter, Mrs. S. s. Barnett, and a host o
friends, to mourn him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Golf Notes..


The Old Pine Golf team went to North
Hatley, Saturday, and in the morning
played the strong North Hatley team
which is composed of Yale, Princeton.
Amherst and other college players and
defeated them in very fast and close
match by the score of 10 to 9. After the
game delicious luuch was served at the
club house. after which the team took the
early afternoon train for Lennoxville
where they played the return match with
the st. Francis Golf Club of Sherbrooke,
defeating them by the score of % to /.
Many prominent people were present at
the game and tea was served to all.
After the game supper was served to the
players. The team then took the trolley
for Sherbrooke and the remaining time
was spent in showing the visitors the
city. Nothing but the highest terms of
praise is spoken of the royal manner in
which the North Hatley and Sherbrooke
teams entertained the visitors. Every.
thing possible was done for their comfort
and entertainment and the bond of union
was strengthened between the countries.
The Score and line up was rs follows:-
Dina n1f
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
A Sikemt land.

In the rainless interior of Australia
there Is a silence Of the grave This
deathdks silence has peculiarly de-
pressing effect. II two men are
camped and one Of them goes TO a dis
tant township to get provisions while
the other remains behind to look after
the camp, the man who rs to remain
says to his mate In forcible gold fields
language, Nov, Bill, don't you be long
away. You know what kind Of a place
this is 10 live in by yourself" If his
mate is away for two or three days,
the silence gets upon the mans nerves,
and in the end he shouts in order to
make noise, and then he is afraid Of
the sound Of his own voice
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
CASPIAN LAKE,

Interesting Chat About the Cottagers.
Linsay Paul, Boston attorney, who
has been spending short time with his
people in the Terrill cottage, returned
home last Tuesday.
F. A. Bagnall has been at the Barton
summer school for the past week as in
structor in history and civics. He con.
ducts classes in the same studies in
Morrisville this present week.
Lyman r. Allen, instructor in the
North Adams Normal School, spent Sun
day with Mr.. Bagnall. He was in
Morrisville during the past week in the
, summer school and is at Barton this
week.
Miss Annette Blount, Supt. Of nature
study IN the Wellesley public schools, is
visiting Mrs. Nightingale for a week.
Rev. T. II. Landon of Bordentown, N.
j., is spending few days with his cousin
s. w. Landon.
NJ. Whitehill is conducting the sum-
mer school at Windsor, Vt, this week,
and next. Afterwards he gives the
teachers examinations, keeping him from
camp three weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. Curtis of Randolph ar
rived at their cottage last week. Mr.
Fred Curtis and wife are to be with them
for the season.
Miss Dewhurst and her sister, Miss
Helen, of the Chicago University arrived
at Aspenhurst the first of last week.
The Landon family are rejoicing over
the arrival ola new canoe. 1t is the
ninth to be put into the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Wheeler and
daughters of White River Junction are
guests at the Wheeler cottage.
Charles A. Libbev and BENJAMIN
h. Sanborn returned f ON a two days
stay at St. Johnsbury on Saturday.
Arthur 6. Sprague of St. Johnsbury
has been the guest of B. H. Sanborn for
a few days.
Gamaliel Bradford, Jr.. and family of
Wellesley Hills, Mass, came to the vii
lage on Thursday last.
Miss Eleanor Joslin ofWelesley, Mass,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Smithers, for
two weeks.
John Nightingale of Wellesley Hills
joined his mother and sisters last week
Thursday.
Miss Florence Votey of U. V. NJ, 'OS,
gave an afternoon tea in honor Of her
two classmates, Miss Ella Pines
and Miss Helen Parker, last Thursday
afternoon.
Mr.. Phelps and family of Barre are
stopping at the Laird cottage for few
weeks.
On Thursday of this week The Randolph
factory team plays East Hardwick in
the Duier field. A good game is antici-
pated.
The usual Sunday sing was held at
Mr.. Sanborn's cottage last Sunday, Mr..
B 'gnall leading. This custom has been
carried out for four years now.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
The Drew. Pierce NuptiaIs.

Wedding bells rang merrily on "Boyn-
ton hill'' last evening, when Miss Ethel
Rosetta, daughter of Freeman A. Pierce,
and Dwight Chandler Drew OF Ames-
bury, Mass. were united in marriage at
the home of the bride, beneath favoring
skies and in the presence OF the relatives
OF the contracting parties. Ferns,
ground pine and other floral material
had been effectively used in decorating
the rooms for this happy occasion, and
an attractive ensemble was the result.
The decorations OF the dining room were
pink and green, sweet peas and asparagus
fern; the color scheme in all the rooms
was the same; the doorways were
festooned and stairway banked with
green and wound with clover chains.
At seven o'clock the bridal party were
ushered into the parlors to the strains OF
the wedding march played by Miss Flor
ence Rauney, cousin OF the bride. The
officiating clergyman was Rev. Edward
P. Drew of Roxbury, Mass, a brother OF
the groom, and he was assisted by Rev.
Joshua M. Frost OF his place. The two
cergymen entered first, followed by the
groom and his best man, Everett Upham
of Boston. The two ushers, George and
Carl Pierce. formed an aisle with white
ribbons, through which came the maid
OF honor, Miss Lena Annis of st. Johns
bury, followed by the bride on her
fathers arm. During the ceremony the
principals stood directly in front OF a
bank of ferns, and beneath numerous
festoons of red clover bossoms-the
state fl over, by the way.
The double ring service was used, the
rings being placed, while in waiting, on
red hearts upon silver tray. The
brides gown was mousselelne de sole,
with trimmings of lace medalions the
work of Miss Mary Drew of Waterbury,
sister of the groom( and Valenciennes
lace. She wore white tule veil fastened
with BRIDES rose, and carried large
bouquet of the same; she also wore
string of gold beads which belonged to
her great great-grandmother. The maid
of honor wore white over pink and
carried pink roses
At the close OF the ceremony eongratu.
lations were extended. The long list Of
gifts included linen, cut glass, silver and
considerable amount Of money. At eight
O'Clock reception was held, attended
by about 1875 guests, at which refresh
ments were passed. Miss Mary Drew
and Mrs. Carl Pierce served at the ia
bles, and Misses Pauline and Madeline
Randall acted as mattresses, S. D. At
wood being the caterer
Both the bride and the groom are
graduates of St. Johnsbury Academy,
class OF go, Mr.. Drew being also gradu-
ate OF Yale in the class of 1900. he is at
present secretary Of the Amesbury Y. M.
c. A. The bride 10 trained nurse, having
been for some time connected with the
Massachusetts, Homeopathic Hospital.
Both have a wide circle of friends who
will wish them full share of happiness
and usefunessin the years to come. Mr..
and Mrs. Drew left on the night train for
a weeks wedding trip, and will be at
home at 10 Hillside avenue Amesbury,
Mass, after Sept. !.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
COUNTY COURT.

Caledonia County Court finished the
June term last Thursday morning after
more than the average length OF term.
The closing days were devoted to continu-
ing state cases and hearing divorces.
These cases were continu d. State V.
Samuel La Plant, larceny; State V Amos
Hall, liquor; State Y. Andrew Ashford,
perjury; State v. Joseph Guyer, larceny;
State V. Eddie Craig, breaking and
entering; State V. Frank Jones, assault
and battery; State v. Ira G. Brown,
larceny; State v. Arthur q. Tisdale, petit
larceny; State V. w. K. Aldrich, gambling;
State Y. Edgar Demars, gambling; State
v. Daniel Sanderson, larceny; State v. A.
c. Heath, iptoxication; State v. James
McAvoy, burglary; State V. George
Spencer, rape; State '. James Cardella,
liquor; State v. John Marchiso, disturb
ing public peace; State V. Margaret
Pearce, adultery, and State v. Hugh
Wallace, perjury.
In the case OF State '. Dominica Costa,
liquor, the respondent was sentenced to
pay fine of $500 and costs.
These divorce cases were heard and
divorces granted: Maud S. Leavitt V.
Sumner c. Leavitt, refusal to support;
Bertha W. Webster V. Byron 6. Webster,
intolerable severity; Bernice l.. George
V. Thomas S. George, Wiiul desertioD;
Laura Hartshorn v. Albert Hartshorn,
intolerable severity; Georgianna Max
we'll v. George A. Maxwell, intolerable
severity Nina E. Lautette v. Charles E.
Laurette, intolerable severity Linda c.
Ford v. Leroy S. Ford, intolerable sever.
ity; Sadie D. Berry V. Fred G. Berry, re.
fusal to support; Nellie M. Salmon Y.
James F. Salmon, wil,u descrtion;
Cora M. Hart v. Frank W. Hart, intol.
rrable severity; Wallace P. Hudson v.
Lucy T. HUDSON, intolerable severity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

Ceybon provides u with the bulk OF
eur cinnamon, which Is the aromatic
bark Of certain trees common to that
island. The trees eve never allowed
DO grow higher than ten feet. During
the season Of harvesting, of which
there are tive year, the branches of
three 10 FIVE years growth are cut
down and the top surface of the bark
scraped away. Then the bark Is ripped
up longitudinally into slices, which
when exposed to the sun to dry curl
up into quilts. In the course of drying
the oil, upon which the aroma and
favor depend, Is dinfused throughout
the bark.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26


There was no limit to the humorous
situation for which the Right Rev.
Thomas L. Clark, bishop Of Rhode
Island, was responsible. Some years
ago while attending a lecture in Bos.
ton be observed man sitting three
seats in front whom he thought he
knew. He requested the person sitting
next to him to punch" the other in
dividual with his umbrella.
The polite stranger did so and, the
disturbed person turning his head
little, Bishop Clark discovered his mis-
take. 1t was not the person he sup
posed. Fixing his attention steadfast-
ly ON the lecturer and affecting uncon-
seriousness Of the whole affair he left
the man with the umbrella to settle
with the other for the disturbance, and,
this man being wholly without an ex-
euss, there was, of course, ludicrous
and embarrassing scene, during all Of
which Bishop Clark was profoundly In
teTested In the Iectuge.
At last the man with the umbrella
asked, rather Indignantly, Didn't you
tell me to punch that person with my
umbrella p
Yes"
"And what did you wantT'
II wanted 10 see whether you would
punch him or not"-Boston Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Origin Of Graft.

Municipal corruption of various kinds
Is generally indicated by the word
graft" The origin Of this term is OBJ
scure, but 1t Is believed to have arisen
from dishonesty tn bowler spheres.
Bartletts Dictionary Of Americanlsms
defines grating as pocket picking,
and Hotten's Slang Dictionary sug-
gests that the slang use of graft
might be corruption of craft" or a
generalization from the special work of
gardening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
An Eloquent Crttteisna.

Theodore Thomas, IN conducting an
orchestra, seemed impressive, imper-
turbatSe. A writer IN the Outlook COM
ment1ng upon this says that he was ap-
Darentiy without passion or feeling,
yet the appearance was not reality,
and at one Of Mr.. ThonaS seheaxsals
1t was fully eon6adteted.
At certain point In the Eymphony
the orchestra was playing In perfect
time and tuna, bwt with certain me-
chanicA effect wfAeh no one bad no
t1ced until Mr.. Thomas suddenly
raped the ms1sie stand before ham.
The oschestra stopped. Then with
his hand he tmftated the action of an
organ gzandsE.
With only word TO indicate the
bar at which the orchestra was 10 take
up the musto, he struck the rack be-
fore him for attention, and with q
movement Of his baton gave the signal.
The orchestra repeated the passage
he had criticised by dumb show, and
this time 1t played with spirit and
fire
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
ST. JOnNSBURY CENTER.

Rev. c. R. Fisher, former pastor here
but now OF California, has been spending
few days here calling on friends. Mr.
Fisher gave fine address Sunday morn
ing and also spoke in the Sunday school
All of his friends were glad to see him ant
wish him much success in his work.
Miss Helen Hartman has been visiting
relatives at Peacham.
Miss Grace Franklin and Miss Maud
Berry have been spending few days at
Danville.
Although it rained in the forenoon the
picnic at Mr. Sargent's was well attended
and a good time enjoyed by all. Gov.
Bell was present and gave short talk.
Ed. Simpson, who has been at home on
a vacation, returned to his work at
Springfield, Mass, on Monday.
Mrs. Wesson had bad spell with her
heart on Sunday and is not feeling as
we'll as usual.
Mrs. Diantha Stone has moved from
the Stone house into the old postofice
block, now her own home.
On Sunday evening the Methodist
society held an outdoor meeting, which
was well attended
Miss Bessie Winchet, who has been
visiting at E. 0. Mongeon's, has re,
turned to her home at Irasburg.
Mr.. Harding is having quite a serious
time with one OF his feet.
Mr.. and Mrs Delos Bacon, who have
been at Caspian Lake, have returned
home.
A concert will be given by st. Johns
bury talent at the Congregational church
Tuesday evening, Aug. 8th, including
Miss Anna May Somervllle, soloist; Miss
Agnes Boynton, violinist, the Marcians,
the male quartet a fine reader, and Miss
Francis Ross as pianist. Ice cream and
cake will be served in the vestry; during
this time Don c. Stiles will entertain
with his graphophone. Be sure and come
and bring your friends with you.
Miss Helen Brewer is visiting friends
and relatives at HaverhilI, Mass.
On Monday evening number OF the
young people met at the church study |
and gave Rev. Mr.. Fisher a reception.
He lett on the night train for New York,
where he will make short stop with his
father.
Miss Fidelia Fisk OF Boston is visiting
her father Rev. P. B. Fisk.
Charles Brockway will move into Mrs.
Robins house in the lower tenement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
East St. Johnsbury.

Mrs. Margaret Chandler OF Plymouth,
N. g., has been spending few days
with her brother, c. J. Wark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Owens spent a
few days at Joe's Pond last week.
Miss Grace Griswold Of st. Adams is
spending her summer vacation at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. F.
Griswold.
Mrs. J. G. Hovey is now living with
her son, Mark Hovey, on the old home
stead.
Samuel Burns Of White6eld, N. H., is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
The Christian Endeavor Society give
an entertainment Friday evening at The
church Cake and ice cream will bt
served on the lawn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

A cubic foot OF air at the tempera-
ture of zero (FahrenheiD can contain
only % of a grain Of water vapor; at
~ degrees It can hold 2.13 grains; at
TO 1t can contain 6.8 grains, and at 9S
1t can hold 1896 grains of moisture in
suspension. These figures go to show
that summer air can hold at least nine
times the quantity Of dampness that air
can when reduced to the temperature
Of freezing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Delegates Named.

The thirteenth annual meeting OF the
National Irrigation Congress is to meet
in Portland, Oregon, August 2l.24.
Governor Bell has named the following
well-known gentlemen to represent Yer
mont at that meeting: Gen. N. g.
Williams, Bellows Falls; Hon. W. J.
Van Patten, Burlington; Hon. Alexan'
der Dunnett, st. Johnsbury; Hon. K. B
Galusha, Royalton Hon. J.. E. Buxton
Rutland Hon 6. Z. Manuel, Richford
Gen. Williams is already a member o
the executive committee and Mr.. Var
Patten one o. the vice presidents of TIT
national organization.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Midsummer Night Cast.

Following is the cast of characters for
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" to be
given on the grounds at Elmwoode by
moonlight, Friday evening, August 4:
Theseus, Duke of Athens. Gratis Ra1cb
Hippolyto. Queen of the Amazons. betrothed
10 lneseus, Dorothy Fairbanks
boltman, a weaver, Francis Rich ardson
Piute' oeuows member, Alice Warden
ounce, carpenter, Marion Fairbanks.
Snus, a Jolner, Elizabeth Merrill
SIai ve'lhR' tailor' Louise Tyler
Snont, TINKER, Isabel Noyes
TT;neIon' hlng OF the FAIRIES, Jean Stanley
LUCK, or Robin Goodfellow, Sadie Cameron.
Sargent. Alice Richardson, Martha Al.
drich, Charlotte Berry.
Amazons-M aud Brown, Helen GRAY. Caddie
Hamblett, label Gaskin, Winifred Merrill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
An Error In English,

Even the greatest authors now and
then make little ship in their English.
Thus Sir Walter Scott in his Legend
OF Montrose" has this sentence: But
ere Montrose could almost see what
happened Allan MeAuIay had rushed
past him." The almost" should come
before "ere" in order to express the
q; s4s6r+s neanlng-St. Nicholau
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

she married him in spite of great
opposition, didn't she?"
Yes. If her marriage doesn't turn
GUT well she'll only have herself to
blame"
Good gracious! Why? What's to
prevent her blaming himY'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

Saturday afternoon The Old Pine Col
team will play the Greensboro team on
the Old Pine links. Play will begin about
230.
The hostesses at the Colt Club house
next Saturday will be Mrs. Arthur
Stone, Miss ROBBIE and Miss Warden.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26
Here is Relief for Women

If yon have pains in the back Urinary
Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a
certain, pleasant herb remedy for woman s
Ills, try Mother Gray's Australinn Leaf.
1t is a'safe monthly regulator. At Druggists
or by mail so cts Sample package FREE
Address, The Mother Gray Co, Leroy, N. Y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-26

NO failures, no soggy bread when you
use Prlscil Flour Besi6es you get more
pread than ordinary -four will make
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-21

The officials of the Grand
Forks government landofice, in a
report to the interior depart
ment, show that 4,61S,5OO acres
of government land in the Grand
Forks district has either been
filed upon or apportioned by the
state. This number of acres
were in the district upon it's or.
ganization many years ago and
every foot has been homesteaded,
leaving no unoccupied land in
the district. There is still con.
siderable land office work in the
shape of final proofs, contests
etc, but the occupation of all the
land in the district shows that
the work of the land office is
drawing to close rapidly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-21
State of Ohio, City Of Toledo

State of Ohio, City Of Toledo,
Lucas county.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath
that he is senior ( artner of the
firm of r. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo,
county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum
Of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cnre. Frank ].
Cheney.
Sworn before me and subscrib.
ed in my presence, this 9th day
of Decem Der, A. D. 1886.
A. w. Gleason,
(seal. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Send for testimon.
ials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,
0. Price IS cents per bottle
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills fol
constipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-21

western editorial association,
embracing the counties Of
Roseau, Red Lake, Kittson, Mar
shall, Polk, Beltrami and Clear
water, and suggests the drainage
meet at Crookston August / as
an opportune time to complete
the organization. The idea is an
excellent one and should be put
through. These counties are far
from any other similar ofganiza-
ton in the state while their in
terests are largely the same.
Such an organization would I'M
doubtedly result in much good tc
the general public and to the
newspaper men in particular.