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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
WORST ECZEMA
Baffled Medical Treatment
For a Year, Cured by
cuticura.

"About four years ago I was afflicted
with black splotches all over my face and
q few on my body. which produced
a severe itching irritation, and which
caused me a great deal Of suffering. l
was forced to call in two of the leading
physicians Of. After a thorough
examination Of the dreaded complaint
they announced it to be skin eczema in
its worst form. They treated me for
a year, but their treatment did me no
good. Finally l became respondent
and decided to discontinue their services.
My husband purchased a complete set
of Cuticura Remedies, which entirely
stopped the breaking out. l contin-
ued the use of the Cuticura Remedies
for six months. and after that every
splotch was entirely gone and the at
fected parts left as clear as ever l
have not felt a symptom Of the eczema
for three years. Mrs. Lizzie +. Sledge,
$40 Jones Ave-, Selma, Ala, Oct. IS, 'O5."
Complete External and Internal Treatment, for
Every Humor Of Infants, Children. and Adults
Cuticura Ointpnent l5Oc.) to Hea! the Skin. and
Cuticura Resovent (5Oc. J. Tor in the form Of Chocoiate
Coated Pills csc. per vial. Of COZ TO Purity the Blood.
Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug 4 Chem.
Corp, Sole Props, Boston,. Mass.
~ Mailed Free. CuticurA Book on Skin OSea6o4
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
She Paid the Other Quarter.

She Paid the Other Quarter.
A dumpy little woman with solemn
eyes, holding by the hands two dumpy
little boys, came to the box Office Of a
theater. Handing in a quarter. she
asked meekly for the best seat she
could get for that money.
'Those boys must have tickets II you
take them In" said the clerk.
"Oh, no. mister" she said. II never
pay for them. l never can spare more
than a quarter. and I just love a show.
We don't cheat you any. mister, for
they both go sound asleep just as loon
AZ they get into a seat and don't see
q single bit Of It,"
The argument convinced the ticket
man. and he allowed the two children
to pass In.
Toward the end of the second act an
usher came out Of the auditorium and
handed a twenty-five cent piece to the
ticket seller.
whats this ?" demanded the latter
II don't know" said the usher. a
little chunk of a woman beckoned me
clear across the house and said one
Of her kids had walked up and was
looking at the show and that l should
bring you that quarter."-Harper's
Weekly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
clay's Joke on Adams.

VUUyS OONO OF A00mSs
When John Quincy Adams and Hen
~ Clay were at Client in 1914 in as
ISOLATION with Albert Gallatin, James
A. Bayard and Jonathan Russell, ap-
pointed to negotiate a treaty Of peace
with Great Britain, they were on very
intimate terms Of friendship and occu-
pied the same apartments. Mr.. Clay
was always a very gallant man and in
many respects the very opposite Of Mr..
Adams. who, though %studiously polite
to every lady. avoided even the ap-
pearance Of familiarity. Tie young
girl who had charge Of the rooms of
the peace commissioners was very
pretty and modest and was treated
with great respect by oil Of them. But
MI. Clay would now and then indulge
In compliments to her beauty and on
M occasion playfully solicited from
her a kiss. OF course he was refused
tho favor, but In relating the incident
to his associates he could not forego
q joke on MI. Adams, who had what
are known as watery or tear suffused
eyes. AS Mr.. Clay repeated 1t the con-
versation following the refusal Of the
kiss ran as follows:
II presume you would not deny Mr.
Adams such a favor?"
"Indeed l would" she replied. II
have just done so and left him with
tears in his eyes"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
That Settled Il.

\ story is told of Il very popular
cavalry officer. He was being tried
for drunkenness, and among other wit
nesses on his behalf was his Irish sol
der servant.
The court, anxious to give the officer
every chance, put several questions to
this witness with Il view to eliciting
any facts that might be in his masters
favor.
When the freshman said that his mas
ter, on going to bed, had expressed q
wish to be called early, the court was
distinctly pleased. a man who gave
special instructions to be called early
could not. they argued to themselves,
have been drunk.
Hoping to get favorable particulars,
they put Il further question.
"And why did Major - wish to be
called early"
Then, Faith, N he tould me it was
because he was to be queen Of the
May" promptly came the answer
That settled Baltimore Telegram.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Wouldn't Have Been Strange.

Two women were strangers to each
other ut a reception. After a few mo-
ments' desultory talk the first said
rather querulously:
IL don't know what's the matter with
that tall blond gentleman over there.
He was so attentive awhile ago. but he
won't look ut me now"
Perhaps" said the other, "he saw
me come in. He's my husband."-L
dies Home Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
A BOYS

Ny mother. she's 50 good to me.
Ell I was good as I could be.
] couldn't be 10 good. No. sir:
Can't any boy be good al her!
She loves me when I am glad or mad.
She loves me when I'm good or bad.
An what's the funniest thing. she says
She loves me when she Furnishes.
] don't like her to punish me-.
That don hurt. but 1t hurts to e
Her cry. Men I cry. an e
We both cry an be good again.
She loves me when she cuts and sews
My little coat and Sunday clothes.
An when my pa m home to tea
She loves him most as much as me.
She laughs an tells him all I said
An grabs me up an pats my head,
An I hug her an hug my pa
An love him purt' nigh much as ma.
James Whitcomb Riley.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
NARROWED ON AN ICEBERG.
Wrecked Ships Crew Spends Twenty.
eight Hours In Cold STORAGE,

Wrecked Ships Crew Spends Twenty.
eight Hours In Cold Storage.
The Of the Norwegian sailing
vessel Prince Olaf recently arrived at
Lerwick, Scotland, after a terrible ex.
perience in the arctic regions.
Their vessel started for the sealing
grounds carrying a crew Of ten men.
A lane was discovered in the ice
through which a great number Of seals
were observed. Captain Ejodi took his
ship into this break, but soon after en-
tering the lane the ice closed together
with great force, cutting the ship COM
pletely in half horizontally. The bot
tom Of the vessel sank, while the upper
part was forced up on the surface of
the ice.
The crew got out two boats and
reached m iceberg, on which they re-
manned for twenty-eight hours. At the
end Of that period the Norwegian sealer
Gunildi rescued them.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
The Long Dressing Gown.

The wife Of a wei, known Berliner
presented him on his birthday with a
dressing gown. Agreeably surprised,
he tried it on, but found that it was
about SIX inches too long. In the night
a violent storm occurred. The anxious
wife arose and, to pass the time, took
the dressing gown and shortened it.
Then she retired again.
Now, with the family lived a very
active sister-in-law, who was In the
habit of rising very early. On this
morning she saw the dressing gown,
and. thinking to please her %brother-in-
law. she tool it down and shortened it
six inches more. After breakfast the
two ladies went to market, and the
husband. thinking Of his dressing
gown, before going to business ordered
the cook to take 1t to the tailor and
have 1t shortened about six inches. In
the afternoon the tailor returned TIA
jacket with tails.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
49, The -
Scrap Book
IN Boston.

Boston has some famous family
names, in which the city in general
and the possessors of the names in
particular take u proper pride. Two
such are Cabot and Halo.
well. A young Hallowell went to visit
a young Cabot. When put to bed by
his hostess he thus began his evening
prayer, Our father, who art in heaven,
Cabot be thy name." Being asked why
he varied from the common form. the
innocent replied: "At home l always
say, 'Hallowell be thy name,' but I
thought it more polite here to say
Cabot."-Judge.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
KENTUCKY CLEOPATRA.

Unfortunate Woman Clasps Poisonous
Snake to Her Bosom.
Mrs. Rose Bloom, said to be a mem.
Der Of a prominent family Of Paducah,
Ky, was ut last reports at deaths door
at Obion, Tenn, the upper portion Of
her body being swollen to frightful
proportions as the result Of a desperate
attempt to emulate Cleopatra, the
Egyptian queen who in ancient history
is credited with having clasped the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
4 Street Incident.


\ reporter called to a little bootblack
near the city hall to give him u shine.
The little fellow came rather slowly for
one Of that lively guild and placed his
box down under the reporters foot.
Before he could get his brushes out
another larger boy ran up and calmly
pushing the little one aside, said.
Here, you sit down, Jimmy"
The reporter at once became indig-
nant at what he took to be a piece Of
outrageous bullying and sharply told
the newcomer to ''clear out"
"Oh. dat's all right. boss was the
reply, I'm only goin' to do it fur him.
You see he's been sick in the hospital
Tor morn a month and can't do. much
work yet, so us boys all turn in and
give him a lift when we can-savyY
"Is that so, Jimmy?" asked the re-
porter, turning to the smaller boy.
Eyes, SIR" wearily replied the boy,
and as he looked up the pallid. pinchcd
face could be discerned v through
the CRIME that covered it. He does it
fur me, II you'll let him."
Certainly, go ahead" and as the
bootblack used the brush the reporter
piled him with questions. "You say all
the boys help him in this wayT
Eyes, sir. When they amt got no
job themselves, and Jimmy gets one.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
She Wanted 70 Watch Him,

"And will you have gas, madam"
inquired the dentist, as a stout, elderly
woman entered his Office.
"Well," she replied, with a doubtful
glance at the doctor, you don't sup
pose I'm going to let you tinker about
me In the dark. do you?"-Ladies'
Home Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Reward or Estrays.

Will pay q reasonable reward for recovery of
two mich COWS lost An Black coulee. They are
dehorned reds, branded on right ribs. One
has white on face and 5 flank, and one had
halter on. Address
r. GODFREY. Big Sandy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Academy Notes.

. On Friday evening the annual recep
ton Of the class Of 1908 was held in the
Academy chapel The decorations Of the
hall and the emblems carried by the
members Of the class were appropriate to
St. Valentines Day The guests were
received by Misses Helen Eastman. Anna
Gibson and Pauline Randall. and Mesgrs.
Wilson, Beck, Burt and Clark. and an
introduction committee consisting Of the
entire class did good work in making
everyone feel at home A very bright
and entertaining speech Of welcome was
given By AlDysious Beck, the president Of
the class. The main feature Of the even.
ing was a farce entitled. "Matilda's
Visit to Mex York. in hich all the
parts were admirably taken.
Following is the cast: Matilda Web
ster, John Woods; Cyrus Webster, vii
liam Walker; Cynthia and Joshua, their
adopted children. Madeline Randall and 1
Dwight Wells Henry Lawrence, Louis |
Beck Mrs. Lawrence. Helen Eastman: 1
Judge Patterson, Arthur Patterson: his
laughter, Bertha Aiken; maid, Bessie
Wright; and quartet.
The entire evening was q pronounced /
uccess and reflects great credit upon all. !
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
immigration Meeting.

The Potential Value of the Immi-
grant to Us" will be the subject of the
next meeting Of this class, which will be
held at the home of H. N. Turner
Monday evening at eight o'clock. The
subject is one of much interest bringing
ont not only the economic value of the
laborer, but the high rank of many
immigrants among us in science, business
and public affairs. Parts will be taken
by a. B. Noyes, c. H. Dempsey, Harry
Nelson, Miss Amy Drake and Others
Rev, Edward T. Fairbanks will be the
leader. 'iie
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Meeting of Current Events Class.

The Current Events class of the Wo-
mans Club will meet with Mrs. Charles
A. Stanley Saturday afternoon at 8
O'Clock Mrs. A. B. Noyes will give a
resume OF the doings of Congress in the
past two weeks; Mrs. G. F. Cheney will
give sketches of Vermont's senator's and
representatives in the 59th Congress
and Miss Annie E. Carr will speak OF
James Bryce, the new British ambas-
sador. All women of the club are invited
and all are asked to bring some item of
current interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Union Mission Study.

The United Mission study class will
hold its February meeting in the class
room of the Museum, Friday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock, considering the second
chapter of Christus Redemption. Papers
on Samoa, Tonga, Micronesia and Pit
earn will be presented by Miss Eleanor
a. Doran' Mrs. w. H. Sargent, Miss
henrietta g. Wilder and Mrs. U. G.
Libby. The meeting will be in charge of
Mrs. Elisha May and the devotional ex-
Boynton. -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
RECENT DEATHS.


{ L4ZgEs
One Of 81. JOhnsbury's ambitious and
highly esteemed young men. Frederick J
Lizot. passed away at his home On Pearl
street Friday. after an illness Of eight
months with tuberculosis. Mr.. Lnot
was born in ST Johnsbury. Nov. /,
1852, and attended the Brothers school
here, where he graduated. going to the
commercial college at NictOriaville,
Canada. where be completed his educa-
ton. He then entered the studio ofC.
Il. Clark, where be served his time as a
photographer. and from there be went
10 Boston and New York 10 finish this
line Of study. About three years ago he
went into the photographer business
for himself at Newport and continued at
this work until about eight months ago.
when his health compelled him TO give it |
up. Mr.. Lizot was a natural musician /
and was one Of the finest cOrnet PLAYERS !
ia town, being a member of the band |
here and also Of the Newport band. He /
was true, upright, honest young man, |
always willing 10 help those in trouble
md OF an untiring disposition. The
'eautlful and numerous quantities of
lowers showed the esteem in which this
'opular young man was held. The
1neral was held at Notre Dame church
londay morning, conducted by Rev.
.ather Marceau, assisted By Rev. Father
Besides his father and
lother. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Lizot. Mr..
izOt leaves one brother. Henry. His
ster, Mrs. {. L. Roy, died about four
ears ago.
Those from out Of town TO attend the
neral were Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Laurent | ,
I'd Miss Alyina Laurent Of Hartford.
onn.. Miss Amelia Laurent. Boston.
r. and Mrs. Henry Hebert. Franklin. ,,
H., Mrs. Frank Shorais, Claremont,
H.. Mrs. Brooks and Miss Brooks of
-wpOrt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20

The posr-TEandial exercises were in
charge Of Bro. Rand who perfectly under
stands q job Of that kind He first called
upon Bro. ". b. Atwood Of Apollo
Lodge. who rendered a tenor solo ID a
very pleasing manner. The first speaker
was 9. {. Guy ". Bailey Of Essex jung
ton. aho gave Us "a Glimpse Of
Greater Pythianismr in the style Of
a master. II. ". Buchanan. 2. s. r.
followed with Lessons from the Past. "
n winch be made plea for the Pythian
SISTERS. {. Bailey Of GrotOn was the
next speaker. and then Bro. Frank o.
French Of ST JOhngbury gave Us a few
minutes Of fun and music. Rev. A.
Francis NaIch responded 10 the toast.
Am ! My Brothers Keeper r. Co.
Tinker had "Pythian Idealisrn' for his |
topic, and Bro. Lewis gave some interest
ing facts about the Supreme Lodge. /
Harvey Burbank. ESQ. Of Danyille. vas
the last speaker. but BIZ no means the
east in interest.
Altogether the convention was very
one and Bro. Rand Is u be
on the result of his lafors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

james Pringle of Sharon, Mass, prin-
cipal OF the High School, and his little
son Nelson, have been visiting his mar
ents, Mr.. aud Mrs. A. B. Pringle. Mas
ter Nelson will remain with his grand
parents for while.
Mrs. Charles Wallace spent the first of
the week with relatives at Concord.
Sam Piper has moved from the Stone
tenement into Mrs. Sargent's house.
About 60 Changers from this place en-
gUyeu barge ride to North Danville
n thursday night, They visited the North
Ian orange and all reported fine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs Homer Human Of Lyn
/ donville. William Smiley and Henry
4 Moore Of East Barnet. were the guests Of
1 Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace over sun
day.
Last week Tuesdays number Of friends
called on Emery Kelley 10 help celebrate
his 18th birthday. A dinner was served
/ by Mrs. Horace aver. with whom be
! boards, which was greatly enjoyed by
all.
The Lady Maccabers VIII give an Ell
tertainment. Wednesday evening, Feb
81, which viii consist Of the following
talent Frank 0. French, entertainer, OF
St IohnsDury. Charles Stevens OF Lyrl-
donville. pianist, and Mrs. 0. E. Ander-
son. reader, besides other musical talent
There viii also be tableaux and songs
A fire program is being prepared for the
occasion and much effort Is being made
70 have II a SUCCESS. Sugar on SNOW viii
be served, all for % cents. All are cor
daily invited 10 come.
Mrs. y. H. Page, who has been caring
for Mrs Willis Pierce, has returned home.
Mrs. Esther Clement of Lyndonville
called on friends here last week.
On Friday morning about three o'clock (
a freight car and caboose was seen
burning on the side track. Before help
could be obtained they were all destroyed. 1
Floyd Lee has had a Citizens Telephone 1
put into his house.
Il IS expected that Miss Grace Young
Of Fair Haven. State Secretary of the
Christian Endeavor society, will
be here Wednesday evening and speak
Al the meeting.
The ladies Of the CniYersalist church
erve variety supper at the Grange
Hall, Thursday evening. Admission 10
en1s.
Pomona Grange will meet at Green
fountain Grange this evening.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson will exchange with
ey. Mr.. Shaw at Lyndonville next
undav.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Mitchell.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ridout, widow Of VII
liam Mitchell, and mother Of Mrs. n. F.
Simpson, died at the home of Mrs. Simp-
son. Thursday, after an illness Of only
about three weeks, although she had not
been in her usual health for the past few
years. Mrs. Mitchell was born in VII
ton, England, Il years ago, and at the
age of years was married 10 William
Mitchell Of South Newton. England.
They came TO Sheffield over 30 years
ago, and their home was in that place
for 20 years. For the last 10 years her
home has been in this place, where Mr..
Mitchell died two years ago. since which
TING she has made her home with her
daughter. Besides Mrs. Simpson she
leaves two sons and one daughter. Her
bert, who lives on the old home place in
Sheffield, Mrs. William P. Dean of
Wheelock, and William Mitchell Of Kirby.
all Of whom were present at the funeral
She also leaves brother, Thomas. in
England. The funeral was held at the
home Of Mrs. Simpson, Saturday after
noon, Rev. J.. NJ. Frost officiating. Mrs.
Mitchell became a member Of the Episco-
pal church before she left her home in
England, and although she had never
transferred her membership, she had
attended the Methodist church for many
years. Her death was caused BY a general
breaking down, due TO her advanced
age.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Bedard.

Joseph Bedard died here Thursday and
was buried Saturday morning The fu-
neral was held at Notre Dame church
conducted by Rev Father Marceau
assisted by Rev. Father Boiss0nnault.
Mr. Bedard was 81 years old and leaves
a large family Of children, his wife dying
many years ago. He leaves four sons,
Joseph, Gaudias, William, Albert and
two daughters, Mrs Alfred Desforges
and Miss Bernadette, all of this place.
Mr.. Bedard was of quiet disposition,
but man who won many friends, and
he will be greatly missed in the commu-
nifty where he has 50 long resided.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
County Game Wardens.

H. 6. Thomas Of Stowe, the state fish
and game commissioner, has announced
these appointments of deputy game
wardens to serve under A. H. Noyes Of
St. Johnsbury, county warden:
Danville, ]. W. Gillies, ". E. Bailey;
North Danville, W. o. Shattuck. Fred
GadaPee; West Danville, Ralph Sullowav:
East St. Johnsbury, D. E. Potter. Burt
Farnham; Waterford, H. E. White; Rye
gate, H. w. Henderson, Frank O'Hearn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
NORTH DANvILLE.

Last Sunday was observed at the Free
Baptist church as Willard Memorial day
in memory of the late Frances E. Willard.
Quite an interesting program was car
ried out taking the place of the usual
morning service.
There will be donation for the benefit
OF Rev. B. P. Parker and family at the
church vestry next Wednesday evening.
An antiquarian supper will be served.
Everyone is invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Massey of St.
Johnsbury spent Sunday at Mrs. Mas
sey's fathers, o. H. Stevens.
School closed February 16, in the
Morrill, district. Miss Myrtle Smith,
teacher. Those having no absent marks
were Udavilla, Elsie and Harold Smelling.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Knights Of Pythias.
Fifth District Annual Meeting at St.
J0hnshurT.

The last number of The New England
Pyttian gives the following account o.
the recent district meeting:
The annual convention ri the Fifth
Dis1ric1. composed Of Apollo. 80 2. ST.
Johnsbury. Hector. No ;. Nlcindoes.
Union. No 8. Hardw5ck Damon. 10
&c. DaDyille and Olympia. No. 70.
LYBdonviIle. was held on Tuesday after
noon and evening. FEB. y. IN the
Pythian building. Il. Iohns5ury. under
the direction Of District Deputy Grand
Chancellor T. 81 Rand u Hardwick.
The afternoon session WAS devoted to
the eXenplihcati0n ri the secret work bv
the Deputy, short talks On various
Pythian topics Us Past Grand Chancellor
Buchanan. Grand Keeper Of Records
and Seal C. T. .. Tinker. and Others and 4
and a general good time.
At the eveHing SESSION there was a
large attendance. 175 king present:
among the distinguished brothers On
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
Hall Room Bows,

This is one of the best comedy subjects
in moving pictures ever presented. For
clearness, CONCESSION, beauty OF pictures,
quickness Of action, fast and furious
comedy, it has rarely been equalled in
the high art of moving photography and
has never, we can safely say, been sur
passed. 1t is to be seen at Stanley Opera
House, Tuesday evening, February 26.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-20
A Washington Reception.

4 cordial invitation is extended 10 the
people Of ST. Johnsbury Of all ages to at
tend the reception to George and Lady
Washington at the home Of Miss Mar
tha J. Hall on Friday evening. The
affair is given under the auspices Of the
Year Of the Calendar Club" and the
guests will be received at s O'Clock. A
good many are planning to appear in
the costume Of the Olden time. though it
is hoped no one will stay away because
they are not in costume. During the
evening there will be an attractive enter
tanment followed By refreshments.