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The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Refuses to Appoint Receiver.

Lincoln, April 2l.-The supreme
court has handed down an opinion re-
fusing to appoint a receiver for the
Paxton hotel. Rome Miller of Omaha
started the suit against James b.
Kitchen. Miller complaining of alleged
mismanagement of the Kitchen Hotel
company. The court declares that no
receiver can be appointed when a
concern is conducting an apparently
profitable business.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Mrs. Starkey Not Guilty Of Murder.

Omaha. April 2l.-The jury in Judge
Days court in the case where Mrs.
Jessie l.. Starkey was accused of the
murder Of her husband returned a
verdict, finding the defendant NOT
guilty. She vas at one ordered re-
leased from custody. Mr.. and Mrs.
Starkey were driving to their home,
west of Benson. Starkey was drunk
and commenced abusing and beating
the m While he was choking
her she stabbed him with a knife, the
wound causing death.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
SUMMARY OF CROP CONDITIONS
Some Injury Has Resulted From Freez-
ina u Nebraska and South Dakota.

Washington, April 26.-The weekly
summary OF crop conditions. issued
by the weather bureau, is as follows:
Rather slow progress with corn plant
ing was made during the week, ex-
cepting in Missouri and Kansas,
where this work advanced satisfac-
torily. Preparations for planting have
been actively carried on in Nebraska,
Iowa and Illinois. The cold weather
was injurious to corn in the south.
While the growth of winter wheat
has not been rapid. owing to the alb
sence of warmth, the condition of this
crop is promising in all districts.
Spring wheat seeding is now we'll
advanced in the northern portion or
the spring wheat region and is prac-
tically finished in the central and
southern portions. termination and
growth of the early sown have been
very slow n some injury has result
ed from freezing in South Dakota and
Nebraska.
Oats also need warm weather to
promote growth, which has been gen
orally slow, but on the whole the out.
look for this crop is favorable. Some
damage by freezing is reported from
South Dakota and Nebraska. Seeding
is well advanced in northern sections
Fruit prospects have been further
lessened during Ethe past week
throughout the Ohio valley, east gull
states and on the Atlantic coast south
OF New England, peaches suffering
most. In the states of the upper Mis-
souri, valley and in the lake region
the fruit outlook is more promising
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Fred Hans Held for Trial.

Ainsworth, Neb., April 26.-Judge
Westover, sitting as a reviewing mag.
istrate in the Hans preliminary, bound
the prisoner over to the district court
for murder in the first degree. The
defense introduced no testimony, but
made a motion for release OF the pris.
oner, which vas overruled. The Judge
says the case will be tried at the
present session Of court and will set
a date for trial.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Hiqhlar ders' Bylaws Lost.

Lincoln. April 25.-State Auditor
Searle said that the bylaws of the
Royal H%ighlanders, a fraternal order
with headquarters at Aurora, Neb..
were missing and could not be found.
The deputies are puzzled over the mat
ter and much anxiety exists. An en-.
try in the minutes shows that the by
laws were filed during the term OF
former Auditor Weston. A thorough
search has been unavailing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
STARTS ON NEBRASKA BRANCH
Great Northern to Build From Sioux
City to Ashland.

Sioux City. April 2l.-The contract
for the extension of the Great North
ern railroad from Sioux City to Ash.
land, Neb.. has been let to Peter
Sims, a st. Paul contractor, according
10 advices received in Sioux City. 1t
is said that a. big force Of men will
be put to work grading for the extern
sion within ten days. The extension
OF the Great Northern from Sioux City
10 Ashland would unite the Great
Northern and the Burlington, and
would BE- of great in portance to Sioux
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Kansas CITY Live Stock.

Kansas city. April Receipts.
$500; strong to Zoe higher; choice beef
steers. S.. G0l5 10: fair to good. S4.JOd5.J 80;
western fed steers, 81 JOd6 20: stockers
aud feeders. So 256i5. 10: COWS. s.. OMj 20:
helfers, 81 JOdJ IL: bulls, 81 1jit4 15:
calves. So OodG 70. Hogs-Receipts H..
700: Zoe lower: top. Sj.42M: bulk OF sales.
50. 3Ouj ~ heavy. So 3Jd5 42Ls; packers.
s.. 3U0j. 40; pigs and light. 81 40d0.35.
Sheep Receipts, 300: steady lambs. 1913
al. 80; wethers. S47Jfp5 80: fed ewes, 81. 40
u5.5O, stockcrs and feeders. 81. j0Uj 80.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Goina to Work In Beet Fields.

Fremont, Neo., April 25.-Fourteen
families, comprising sixty people, left
this morning for Lasalle and Orchard,
Colo, where they will work in the
a carload of families, mostly Russians,
from Lincoln. bound for the same
place. Most of the Fremont party have
worked in the beet fields around here.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
BARLEY Bond Case Auain,

Lincoln, April 20.-The supreme court
permitted the fling of a suit on the
part of the state against the bonds
men Of former State Treasurer Joseph
BARLEY. The amount is $550,00O, and
this is the fifth time the case has been
before the courts. 1t will now be
tried on its merits.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Chicago Live Stock.

'h'chs"' April -, -Cattle-Receipts, A.
wv stronger, good To prime steers. So "
% - poor 10 medium, S4,Go05. 70; stockers
ani feeders, 81 Apa5Iu, cows So lv15 40,
beifers. S3OOui.55: cuuurrs. 81 ,D13 ~.
bulls s2OVR4 ~; calves. So GOA 90. Hogs
N"ceipts, lo'no; he higher, nike aud
butchers So.aVat5,i5: good 10 choice heavy,
50 JVG5,5'is; rough heavy, S5.aOu5 40;
light, $4,000 ~, bulk Of sales. ST.. 4ou5 80.
sheep Receipts. 5000, steady good to
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Governor Mickey or for Texas.

Lincoln, April Ex-Governor Mickey
and a small party left for Galveston,
Tex, to attend the Northern Settlers
congress-. Governor Mickey will be
the guest Of the governor of Texas
during a part of his visit.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
NEWS OF NEBRASKA.
Prisoner il Burned to Death.

3ellwood, Neb., April 21.-Earl
Cooper, under arrest for disturbing
the peace, was burned to death In the
town calabOose. IL Is supposed the
prisoner started the fire.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28
Government May Take Rebate.

Washington, April 26.-The attor-
ney general sustained the secretary
of the interior in his rebate agree
ments with railroads, in connection
with the transportation of material
for reclamation purposes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-04-28

choice wethets. s.. ljq5 so; fair to choice
| mixed. s4OO44. rs; western sheep. S4.5ON
| go. native lambs. $4.J0n6.JO. western
| lambs. 81 oar. 60.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Business Change.

Mrs. Flora E. Rowell has sold her
business to Harry Randall of Montpelier,
who is here taking inventory prepare.
tory to taking possession Oct. 1. This
is one of the oldest stores in town, the
business having been established by 7.
M. Howard who came here from Mont
pelier in 1855. In 1870 a partnership
was formed with the late A. D. Rowell
and this continued until 1870, when Mr..
Howard withdrew. Mr.. Rowell sue
ceeded to the sole control, and after his
death in 1898 the business has been sue.
cessfully carried on by Mrs. Rowell. The
latter has carried a choice stock oil
watches, clocks, jewelry, sterling and
plated silver%are, books and stationery
Mr.. Randall was in the same business
for several years at Newport and later at
Springfield. For the past year he has
been located at Montpelier. He is an ex
pert jeweler, and besides doing genera
work along this line will also do optical
work and grind lenses.
PIG. Whitcomb of Springfield will be
associated with Mr.. Randall in the bust
ness and have charge OF the stationary
department. The CALIFORNIAN wishes
the new firm OF Randall & Whitcomb
many successful years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Jr.O. U. A. n. Meeting.

The LIST and second districts Jr. Order
United American Mechanics OF Vermont
held their semi-annual meeting at Shelf,
field, Sept. 19. Ten councils were repre-
sented and 106 sat down to the banquet.
The following officers were elected:
President, William H. Jeffrey, East
Burke.
Vice President, Arch Craig, iWheelock.
Secretary, B. F. Humphrey, East
Burke. lie.
Treasurer, Claude King, Glover.
General Committee, Fred Day, chair
man, Wheelock, H. A. Quimby, st, Johns
bury, John Thomas, Lunenburg, E. M.
Massey, North Danville, Albert Wyman,
East Burke, L. NJ. Gray, Lyndon, Hart
ley Nelson, Sheffield, Ed Nelson, Glover,
Lewis Peabody, Newport Center.
The next meeting will be held at
Glover during the month of February.
Addresses were made by Rev. Mr..
Leonard of Newport Center, Rev. Mr..
McDougall of Sheffield, William H.
Jeffrey OF East Burke, A. B. Hickie OF
West Burke, W. J. Smith of Sheffield.
Dimond Council exempli6ed the secret
work of the order. Resolutions on the
severe illness OF E. E. Parker were passed
The order is reported in excellent condl
| ton
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27

Friday evening at O'Clock. Officers
will be elected and other important bust
ness transacted. Services of the B. Y P.
U. will be held Sunday at p. M; Even
ing worship at 7 p. M, subject of the
sermon to be why l Love the Bible"
The Woman's Home Missionary
society OF the South church will meet
with Mrs. Abijah Smith Thursday after
noon.
Rev. DR.. Edward Fairbanks preached
at the South church Sunday afternoon,
in the absence of Rev. DR.. S. G. Barnes,
at Lyndonville.
Next Sunday at the Church of the
Messiah the pastor will preach on the
anniversary of Rev. John Murray's first
sermon in America. Topic, John Muir
ray and the Universalist Church"
There will be a harvest social at the
chapel OF the Methodist church, Thurs.
day evening. There will be a. program
and refreshments.
B. M. Shepherd sang tenor in the
South church choir last Sunday.
Rev. John M. Kelley will preach at the
Advent church the first two weeks in
October.
The evening service at Grace Methodist
church next Sunday will be a musical
one consisting of songs and song stories
including the famous "Glory Song" of
Mr.. Alexander.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Y. M. G. A. Lecture Course.

The lecture course committee Of the Y.
M. c. A., has been working hard to get
the best possible talent that is available.
How we'll they have succeeded the
public can judge. There will be but six
regular numbers this season with two
extra entertainments. The first in con-
nection with the auction sale OF seats
and the other the Sousa Band Concert
in April. The prices tor the course this
year are lower than heretofore. By
purchasing course seats at the auction
sale the price of admission to the first
concert, held in connection with the
auction, will be refunded, on presenta-
tion of seat coupon. The other extra,
the Sousa Band concert, can be purchased
at the same time as the course tickets
are secured at an additional price; this
concert is an extra entertainment en-
tirely from the course. The entertain
ment at the auction will consist of a con.
cert by the Astrella Brothers Orchestra
of Boston, assisted by two of our local
singers, Miss Anna Mae Somerville and
Edward Kingsley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Special Town Meeting.

The voters will remember the specia
town meeting, called at the Town Hall
next Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, to
arrange for the payment of the tuition of
town pupils at St. Tohnsbury Academy.
Since the meeting was called Selectman
Carr has received word from Attorney
General Fits that in his opinion the
town cannot pay over $24 for tuition at
the Academy. This opinion, however, is
not shared by "a majority of our legal
fraternity and our readers will recall
that irr Lawyer Nays recent letter he
pointed out how the new act imposes
no prohibition upon any town not to
pay more than $24 per year tor any pu-
pill" A meeting of the parents OF stu
Dents now in the Academy was held in
Athenaum Hall last evening and the
whole situation was informally discussed
and some suggestions offered as to the
solution of this perplexing situation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Y. n. G. A. Notes.


The gymnasium class will not begin
next week as expected. On account of a
delay in the painting the floor will not
be ready until week later. The classes
will begin Monday, Oct. 9.
The following schedule of classes will
be followed: Academy students, Mon.
day and Friday afternoons 4 80 O'Clock;
evening class, Tuesday and Friday, 7.30
O'Clock; business mems class, Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons o'clock; jun
iors, Tuesday afternoons O'Clock, Sat-
urday mornings 80 o'clock.
A large sum was realized on the Howe's
moving picture entertainment last week.
The house was crowded and standing
room was at premium. The pictures
were the best ever given. 1t is hoped
that they will return with an entirely
new program in February.
At the last meeting of the board pro-
vision was made for the appointing of a
social committee. 1t is planned to have
a member of this committee on duty at
the building each evening of the week.
Saturday morning the members of the
junior department will go nutting. They
will leave the building at 10 O'Clock and
take lunch with them. All junior men,
bers and prospective members are in
vited. No cost.
Any member holding a full member
ship ticket is entitled to free admission
to the regular numbers of the course this
season. This is admission only. not a
seat. The membership ticket must be
shown at the door each evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Lecture by Madame Tsilka.

Many will be pleased to learn that the
lecture by Madame Katerina Tsilka,
which was postponed last spring on ac'
count of the illness of her little daughter,
is to be given next week Thursday eve
ming at the South church. at O. CLOCK.
Madame Tsilka was the companion of
Miss Ellen Stone during her captivity in
the Balkan mountains of Bulgaria. She
is most interesting speaker and her
lecture, entitled "The Story of my Cap
tivity," consists OF a thrilling account of
her experiences among the brigands of
Macedonia. 1t is understood that the
lecture here is the last one Madame
Tsilka will deliver in America before de-
parting Tor her native land. In the hope
that it will now be safe to resume work
in Bulgaria, she, with her husband aud
their little daughter, expect to sail Oct
| from New York.
Tickets now on sale at Bingham's ant
Gordon's; price 25 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
EHawIey.

The remains of William G. Hawley Of
Providence were brought here Monday,
for burial, accompanied by his wife and
daughter. Mr.. Hawley died very sud.
denly Friday morning, being taken sick
while about the duties connected with a
home bakery which he conducted, and
living but a short time. Mrs. Hawley
will be remembered as Miss Persis,
daughter of Edmund Underwood, former
residents here, and Mr.. and Mrs. Haw-
ley have lived in Providence for the past
20 years. The funeral services were held
from his home Sunday and the services
here Monday were conducted by Rev. J..
M. Frost.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Church Notes.

On last Sunday was commenced at
Notre Dame church the holding of Sum
day school according to the plan of the
Holy Father in one of his last encyclical
letters. The first half was devoted to
the explanation of the christian doctrine
and he last half to the recitation and
explanation Of the gospel of the day.
st. Andrews Church.
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Oct. /,
1905.
1890 a. M, Holy Communion sermon,
preacher, Rev. G. H. Hooper.
1900 M, Sunday school and Bible
classes.
500 p. m, Vespers with sermon, 1.-THE
Mother" third in series on "Family Ties
and Relations"
Wednesday, Sept. 81, 73o, Litany
Exposition.
Wednesday, Sept. q, SIS, Teachers
Lesson Study.
Friday, Sept. 20, St. Michael and All
Angels, 1000 a. M, Holy Communion
offering.
Rev. c. P. Beaubien of Sault at
Recollet, P. Q, celebrated high mass al
Notre Dame church and preached the
sermon last Sunday. Rev. FIR. Beaubier
introduced Rev. FIR Boissonnault to the
church here over 81 years ago. and il
was pleasure for the congregation tt
listen to him again.
First Church of Christ. Scientist, Ode
Fellows block. Sunday morning servic'
at 1916. Subject Are Sin, Disease, ant
Death Real?" Sunday school at II 90 m
Wednesday evening meeting at 7.3O. TIT
reading room is open every day except
Monday, from 2 to 5.
Rev. Robert L. Duston will conduct thu
service at the Free Baptist church Thu
evening and will preach next Sunda.
morning at the regular hour of service
Grand gospel meeting at O'Clock.
The business meeting of the B. Y. P. [
of the First Baptist church will be he'll
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Brightlook Aid Association.

The quarterly meeting of the Bright
look Aid Association was held Monday
afternoon and besides the usual business
of the meeting these committees were
chosen for the next quarter:
Sewing committee, Mrs. Thomas Wal
lace, Mrs. T. P. Farrell, Mrs. Henry G..
Byron, Mrs. Elmer Gaskill, Mrs. Amasa
Hudson.
Literature and visiting committee,
Mrs. B. W. Spaulding, Mrs. M. H. Eddy,
Mrs. M. E. Merrill.
Flower committee, Mrs. W. H. Sargent,
Mrs. John Beck, Mrs. W. A. Kicker.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27

Phineas Danforth died at St. Johns
bury Hospital, Friday of heart trouble,
aged nearly 70 years. He was born in
Warner, N. H., Jan. 1, 1927, and until
about 81 years ago his home had been
there. He was employed by E. & T.
Fairbanks & Co. for several years, and
was a faithful, honest carpenter. He
afterwards retired. He leaves one son,
John c., his wife having died nine years
ago. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon, Rev. P. B. Fisk officiating,
and interment was made at st. Johns
bury Center. The Tr. 0. U. A. NJ, of
which organization he was member,
attended ia body.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
GOVERNORS DAY.
ICON tinued from First Page.

The supper was in charge of George H
Cross and corps OF willing assistants
and most excelently arranged ant
served. At each plate was bouquet o
clover and cedar, while the menu con
tanned suggestive quotations of The
event, opening with the quatrain which
appears at The head of this article
At each plate was also a badge with
the clover in colors and small silk flag,
while around the clover blossom were
the words Governors Day, St. Johns
bury, Vt" Just before the clock struck
-, Arthur F. Stone toastmasttr, raped
to order and opened with the following
excerpt from the orators address at the
Windsor county fair in this state some
years ago:
"Fellow citizens, there have been three
great days in the history OF our country.
The first was when the morning stars
sang together and the sons Of God
shouted for Joy. The second was when
Columbus sailed on his great voyage tor
the discovery of new world. But the
third and greatest Of all, fellow citizens,
is today, today. fellow citizens, the
opening of the county fair"
OON. DClI WIS lDCl luIlOduGCu
spoke of Vermont's products, and espec-
tally of her men and women who had not
only made the state famous, but had
added to the fame of whatever state
they now resided in. Gov. Glenn was
ecclesiastical received and was fre-
quently applauded during his ten minute
address, which was replete with good
stories and the spirit of friendship.
Lieut. Gov. Stearns followed with cordial
greetings. and Rev. ]. NJ Frost happily
responded to the toast, Religion VS..
Politics." Mr.. Christian followed with
one OF the best speeches ever given in ST.
Johnsbury, convulsing his audience with
his stage fright and his sallies OF wit.
Congressman Foster brought the greet
ings from the North to the South in
an eloquent address spiced with good
stories. Mr.. MacNeil, the talented |
journalist of the party, followed with a
bright address, saying that he had a
great speech prepared for the occasion,
but his recent automobile accident |
knocked it out Of him. Alexander Dun
nett was the last speaker, and his ad-
vice to both North and South brought |
out rounds Of applause.
The banquet was over at O'Clock and |
the $50 who attended are unanimous in
the opinion that it was the best yet and |
that they had listened to the finest set OF
speeches ever heard in st. Johnsbury.
Governor Glenn and party left for the
Waterville, Me-, fair early Thursday
morning accompanied by Gov. Bell, Gen.
Gilmore and Col. Wells
Among those present from out Of town
at the banquet were George Aitken of
Woodstock, of the State Board of Agri- |
culture, Charles W. Gates of Franklin,
state road commissioner, Alfred E. Wat
son of Hartford, David Wilkie of Boston,
president of the New England Fat Mems
Club, and delegation of Lyndonville
citizens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
East St. Johnsbury.

Jennie Cogly, wife of Eddie cushman,
died Thursday evening OF lockJa" altei
an illness of only two days. MRS; Cusn'
man is survived by her husband anu d
little son and daughter, besides many
friends and relatives who deeply depiore
her early death. Her age was ~ years
Her funeral was held Saturday morning
from St. Aloysius church. st. Johnsoury'
Miss Bertha Sly of Boltonvllle has
been spending a few days with her
cousins, Misses May and Nellie Stiles.
Mrs. WA. Graham of Island Pond
was in town last week.
Kew E. Grant will be away about
two weeks on his vacation. Rev. W. e.
Clark OF Lyndon will preach here next
Sunday. Services at 2 p. m.
Mrs. Eugene Harrington OF Bradford,
Penn, hus been visiting relatives in this
vicinity the past few days.
Mrs. Maria Townsend, who was cal
led here several weeks. ago by the serious
illness of her father, Simeon Huse, has re-
turned to her home in Cleveland, Ohio.
If the person who picked up a ladder
belonging to A. T. Bowen will return 1t,
it will save trouble.
Mrs. M. c. Dodge is spending a few
days with her brother, E. E. Wilder, at
Lyndon.
There will be hash supper at the
church vestry Friday evening to which
all are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Owens and Mr.
and Mrs. B. K. Graves are attending the
Valley fair at Brattleboro.
Mrs. c. E. Harrington, who has been
visiting friends in the village, returned to
her home in Rochester, N. Y, Monday
morning,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
RECENT DEATHS.


Mrs. Julia DAVIS Rogers, wife of George
F. Rogers, foreman for Contractor Lang,
died at her home, 108 Haverill street,
Lawrence, Mass, Sept IA. Mrs. Rogers
had been sufferer from tuberculosis tor
the last two years. She was guest at
the Lunenburg Heights during the sum-
mer, and had but lately returned home.
Pneumonia was the cause of her death.
She was a devoted wife and faithful
friend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Last Band Concert.

The sixteenth and last OF the summer
series of band concerts will be given
Friday evening on the Main street stand
1t is the intention of the management
however, weather permitting, to give an
extra, mplimentary concet, to the pub
lie Tuesday evening, at which time the
band will be specially enlarged and
strengthened for the Montpelier celebra
ton. This extra concert will also be or
Main street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-27
Sudden Death at Newport.

Monday morning while Isaac Rollins,
a Boston & Maine car cleaner, was max
ing up the New York express he dropped
dead oil heart disease and his body was
found under the cars just before the train
started. This was the next trip of the
train that had caused the death Satui'
day night of Engineer Harvey at Brad
ford. Mr.. Rollins was faithful work
man and leaves a wife, one son and one
daughter. He was member Of the
Orleans Lodge of Foresters.