St. Johnsbury Republican from St. Johnsbury, Vermont • 5

ST. JOHNSBUBY BKPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, APBIL 3, 1H12 A Hoase- LADIES being an artist poor and bating lived in Rome, knowing tbe value of tbe ring, had yielded to a temptation to possess it then bad relied on tbe char acter of tbe comiuiny not 10 push tbe matter to a disclosure. Tbe next afternoon while Miss Tro ter was preparing to go out she was surprised to receive card bearing tbe name of Earle Huxford. She was THE MISSING i I RING a MCINDOES. Mist Flora Winch went to Boston on Saturday for a week's atay.

W. M. Phelps returned borne from Massachusetts Wednesday with nine horses. Mrs. Julia Smith, who tias been spending; the winter with her daughter.

Mrs. Merritt Sornbergrer. In Burlington, returned home Friday. MIsa Florence McDonald, whe has been nursing; in Bradford, came home Tuesday. Richard Van Dyke Is home from Vermont University for th Easter A suggestion to cooks; ask somebody who has used a Crawford range and you will very easily find such a person what the patented Single ter of the Crawford means as a help in cooking.

All other ranges have two or more dampers; hence damper mistakes. Also, the scientific Cup-Joint curved heat flues that heat the oven in every part alike; the Ash Hod that takes the place of the clumsy ash pan; the Patented Grates; the powerful waterfronts and other time, trouble and monev St 8t.J st.Jtf J-, r. fit? '4 'j xM VI Made ty WALKER ft PRATT MFG. i of NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC WE have purchased J. J.

O'ConnelPs interest in the St. Johnsbury Laundry; and have hired the old, popular laundryman, Lyle B. Spauld-ing, who will have charge of the washing and laundering department. Miss E. J.

Galbraith will have charge of the office and shipping department as formerly, thus assuring the best laundry work possible, and efficient, prompt service. We solicit a share ot your patronage, and guarantee all work in every particular. Try us and make the comparison. ST. JOHNSBURY LAUNDRY.

By T. R. Stiles, President. hold Standby yEE for Over 101 Years Millions of people have triednd proven the virtuesof JOHNSON'S MNoame umr.iENY Relieves nains. reduces even ings, cures cuts, burns, bruises, 11 rocunwism.

mcocsiremeay. taken in war a iy, tor tickling in throat, cougns, Hoarseness, diarrnoea ana utc troubles. in iCe 0c MtllM. IH.lio B. JOHNSON I PILLS lil.

rw a mat iMMtOB I Sid to 6111 WEST BARNET. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Morrill were the siien nf Mr. and Mrs.

Allen Mor- 4 rill of PassumpMc Tuesday and Wed nesday. Mrs. E. X. Somers and Miss Brito matte Somers of St.

Johnsbury were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Strobi idge a few days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who have been living in the house owned by the creamery association, moved to Peacham Saturday. Harley Bushway of Boston was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

A. D. Warden over Sunday. Mrs. Edwin Strobridge spent Friday with friends in St.

Johnsbury. Mrs. C. D. Fitzgerald and Mlos Sarah Weed spent Thursday In Grot on.

George Morrill spent several days laat week with his brother, Alden Morrill. Mrs. M. B. Hale, Mrs.

L. H. Thornton and daughter were the guests of Mrs. A. J.

Mackay of Peacham Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Hastie will entertain The Priscilla club Thursday afternoon, April 11. Henry Roy has returned from Boston where he has been attending business college. Charles Carter has sold his house and saw mill to Harley Bushway and will soon move his family to Tilton, N.

where Mr. Carter and his brother own a garage and will sell the Buick automobiles. EAST RYEGATE. Mrs. George Anderson was in Woodsville Friday.

Mrs. Joseph Waterhouse is entertaining her sister, Miss Anna Rochell, for a few weeks. Harry Smith is at home for the Easter vacation from his school duties at Ashburnham, Mass. Mrs. Bailey from St.

Johnsbury was entertained at Martin Gibson's Thursday and Friday. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ball are in Woodsville for a few days. Mrs.

John Nelson of Ryegate was at Mrs. George Anderson's one day last week. Larkin Hosford of Monroe, N. visited at G. H.

Hayes' Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Joseph Waterhouse was in Woodsville Saturday. Mrs. G.

C. Hayes returned to her home in Guildhall Wednesday, after spending a few days in town with her children. Mrs. M. C.

Brown is ill. Big Contract for Hardwick. George H. Bickford, manager of the Woobdury Granite company of Hardwick, has received the contract to furnish the stone to be used in the construcMon of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company's new building in Milwaukee. The contract price is $750,000 and Woodbury gray granite is called for.

This means that the Woodbury sheds will be worked to capacity for the next year and a half. The architects are Marshall and Fox of Chicago. Fifty chickens belonging to Mrs. Wedge of Grand Isle died mysteriously last Wednesday. Following an investigation by Mrs.

Wedge it developed that a quantity of wheat on which several bags of phosphate had been left, went to supply the fowls with food. THE ROSARY. The return engagement of "The Rosary" at the Colonial Friday nleht drew a good house. Although many had seen the play, the story appealed as strongly as ever. Harrington Rey nolds as Father Brian Kelly, cleverly depicted the character of the kindly Roman priest, whose parishioners' troubles were his own.

As in the former performance of the play here, the company was well balanced and the audience was an enthusiastic one. MAY FLY HERE. M. Sloss. secretary of the Morok Aeroplane company of New York.

manufacturers and exhibitors of aero planes, was in Brattleboro last week. trying to make arrangements to give an exhibition during fair week there. Mr. Morok will make flights this year at Rutland nnrt Whita Ri'uo, Tnnnlinn and nrnhahlv nt. Sr Wnnrl.

stock and Brattleboro. CREDITORS' MEETING. The first meeting of the creditors of Harry M. Scott will be held April 6, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of G. C.

Frye, referee in bank ruptcy. Attention! Butchers and Farmers TOU CANNOT STAND TO LOSE You will get highest cash market price for cow and beef hides, calfskins, horsehides and sbeep pelts by selling direct to the tannery and cutting out dealers' profits. We offer to return all consignments free of expense, if price allowed are not entirely satisfactory, The Bernarff Vhlteflcltfr Bf Wishing dainty, up-to-date Neckwear for Easter, will find a good assortment at Mrs. Hutchinson's, 98 MAIN ST. Hand-Decorated Easter Cards Also Embroidery Materials All the Latest Novelties Free Instructions Given 1b all the New Stitches My Goods and Prices Are Right THE SOFT COAL DIFFERENCES 5 ARE SETTLED That removes the part of the problem, be- 0 cause the Bituminous min- 0 ers outnumber the Anthra- cite men 3 to 1.

The An- thracite problem will be settled within the next few weeks. GEO. P. MOORE The Coal Man wV. Vim FOR SALE 1050 VILLAGE FARM 26 acres level river land, all machine work, located just outside pretty little village, I 1-2 miles from railroad.

One hundred sugar maples large enough to tap. Barn 40x60 has basement and is double boarded. Cottage house with ell 30 feet long, seven rooms on first floor, one on second floor, good cellar and piazza, some storm windows and doors; well water can have village water. River flows through farm. Nice yard and maple shade.

This little farm is up in good shape and will keep 8 or 1 0 cows. If you are looking for a village farm in Caledonia County let us hear from you at once. Price only 1600. Catalogue Free. Barton Real Estate BARTON, VT.

Fenway School -OF- Illustration Two artists of note, whose work is appearing' regularly Id the leading; magazines of tbe country, have combined their forces with the single purpose of teaching young men and women the shortest and best method, consistent with hard serious work, of making a living in the commercial and magazine fields. The practical experience of these successful men will be invaluable to tbe student who finds It impossible to spend time and money in tbe long, tedious courses of tbe average art school. A market will be furnished for the work of graduates of this school. Term Opens October 1st, 1912 For Illustrated booklet of information, address Fenway Scbool of Illustration, Fenway Studios, Boston, Mass. COMMISSIONERS' NOTICE Estate of Geobgb B.

Spauldinq. The undersigned, havinir been BDDointed by the Honorable Probate Court for the District of Caledonia. COMMISSIONERS, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims and demands of all persons against the estate of George B. Spaulding, late of St. Johnsbury, in said District, deceased, and all claims ex hibited in offset thereto, bereby give notice that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the banking rooms 01 tbe citizens Savines Bank and Trust in the town of St.

Johnsbury, in said District, on tbe 12th day of April and 13th day of September next, rrom 11 o'clock A. until o'clock P.M., on each of said days, and that six months from tbe 15th day of March A. D. 1912, is the time limited by said Court for said creditors to present their claims to us for examination and allowance. Dated at St.

Johnsbury, this IStb day of March A. 1912. O.H. Henderson, 1 pnmmasonBrB Horace A. Kidder, i commissioners.

POSTING NOTICE. I hereby give notice that my wife, Delia Lankey. has left my bed and board without just prov oration, and that I shall pay no Dills ot ber contracting irom tnis aate. Felix Lankey St. Jobnsbnry, March 13, 1912.

at EASTER CARDS The Bingham Studio A Dramatic. Incident at a Dinner Party I By MOLUE K. WETHERELL At a dinner consisting of a dozen persons or thereabouts a lady who had recently returned from abroad wore on ber 8 titer a ring she bad brought from Rome. It bad been found in digging the foundation for a bouse to be erected 00 the Via Carour. and.

considering the depth at wblcb It lay and Its workmanship, archaeologists placed It as belonging to the lime of Augus tus Caesar. The ring having been noticed by some one sitting nenr her, the lady took it off ber linger, and it wu passed around the table for inspection. The curiosity that bad belonged to so distant a period and probably the most interesting to modern European races In history led to a spirited dialogue on the conditions existing at the Eternal City under Augustus, and the ring was forgotten. Later Its owner asked for It Each person who bad held It looked at some one else at the table, but no one produced the ring. Several minutes passed, during wblcb a search was being made among the tableware, the brow of the lady who had submitted it for Inspection meanwhile darkening.

The host who also looked anxious, arose and, asking tbe guests to push their chairs back from tbe table, looked carefully under it. but without success. There had been no waiters In the room while the ring had been circulated, for tbe dinner was over and the coffee served. A suspicion therefore arose among those present that It had been stolen by one of tbelr number. This suspicion showed itself to a marked degree In the expressions of those who held it The host, who sat at one end of the table, and tbe hostess, who sat at the other, looked at each other In dismay.

There was in the Incident material for a first class scandal. Then tbe host, evidently much moved, said: "It looks as though we bad In our midst a thief, and yet I have perfect confidence that such is not the case. Nevertheless every person present Is under suspicion. That every one may be cleared of that suspicion I propose that we each and all submit to be searched. I will call in some one who has not been in the room to do the searching, one of my own family, who will bare no reason in screening or convicting any individual.

You have heard my proposition. Let those who are willing to submit to it say Every one at the table rose except Earle Huxford, a young artist who had passed bis novitiate in Florence, Italy, and had returned to America for a short stay. Those present looked at the young man in astonishment. "Mr. nuxford," said the host with dilated nostrils and flashing eyes, "do you confess yourself a thief?" "No." "Then why do you object to clearing this matter op?" "I do not care to state my reasons." Huxford sat toying with the stem of a wineglass.

Outwardly at least he was cool. He did not meet the gaze of those whose eyes were fixed upon him, some with indignation, some with surprise and some with contempt There was a short silence, after which the host said to the others: "I presume we shall be obliged to take Mr. Huxford's action as proof of his guilt, though he virtually pleads not guilty." Then, turning to the lady who had lost the ring, be added, "I cannot replace your property, but 1 shall send to a friend in Rome, an archaeologist, to procure me the best substitute he can find that is purchasable at any price." Tbe lady replied that she did not hold her host responsible for her loss, but he insisted that he was responsible and would make it good. Huxford arose from the table and, looking at the host said: "Under the circumstances I must ask your permission to withdraw." "Madame," said the host to the loser of the ring, "is it your wish to call upon the police to regain your ring?" "Certainly not; I would not think of such a thing." "Very well, Mr. Huxford.

You may withdraw." AH eyes were fixed on Huxford, who left the room without turning his back to the company, mnking a slight inclination just before passing through the door. He left a roomful of persons influenced by different emotions. Some blamed the host for permitting him to depart without attempting to secure tbe ring; some felt that be had acted wisely, but no one expressed an opinion. Tbe episode was discussed in general terms by the company all taking part except Miss Louise Trover, who seemed to have been stunned by It and Miss Kate Sheldon, who, though she made no comment, showed in ber expression that she was much moved. Tbe question, "Do you believe him guilty?" passed around the table.

Miss reply was, "I can't understand it" Miss Sheldon's was, "I have no opinion to express in the matter." Nothing else than Huxford's guilt bis motives for taking the ring, his consent to stand in tbe position of a thief If innocent was discussed for the rest of tbe evening. One gentleman, a lawyer by profession, proposed a theory that met with more favor than any other. He suggested that Huxford, about to send an indiguaut "not at home" wheu she abruptly cbauged her miud and weut dowu to receive the visitor. Sbe walked into the room witl a look on her face to indicate that Mr Huxford under a cloud was not an acceptable acquaintance. "Louise" he was beginning when sbe stopped him.

"Miss Trover, please." Huxford's far changed. "I cam here for an explanation. From your manner I infer that you consider me a thief. Such being tbe case, 1 will not attempt to remove tbe tmpressiou. bid you good morniug." The composed manner thut accom panied the words changed that of the lady.

With a voice that trembled slightly sbe said: "Heaven knows how glad I would be to hear proof of your Innocence." Sbe bad not asked him to be seated, and when be spoke again be continued standing. She, too, remained on her feet "Do you remember when we first met In Florence, while I was copying a picture in tbe Plttl gallery?" he asked. "I do." "A young American lady had Just left me. You did not notice ber, but she noticed you. I do not relish speaking of favors 1 have received from women, but In this case It is necessary.

That girl wished me for herself why I know not for I certainly had no reciprocal desire on my part Sbe watched you and me during your stay In Florence and when you were gone reproached me for what she called deserting her for you. I declared that far from deserting her, I had never expressed any other except a friendly feeling for her." "I was not aware I had a rlvaL" "Have I not Just said that you had not? Certainly not in the woman I have mentioned. "Go on." "Then when I was able to do so, aft er our correspondence, I followed yon here." He paused, seeming to debate in his mind just what to say next; then he said abruptly: 'You wish to know where that ring is?" Sbe looked up at him inquiringly. "I certainly do." "If it has not been lost on the way you will find It In one of the folds of the gown you wore at the dinner last evening." "In my costume?" "Yes, in yours." "Why do you say that?" "Because I saw it dropped there." The girl stood as if stunned for a time, then suddenly ran out of the room and upstairs. In a few minutes she returned with tbe ring.

On ber face were many thoughts and emotions in confusion, but the one that was growing predominant was a consciousness of a sacrifice having been made to save her from a very trying position. "What did you mean," she exclaimed almost indignantly, "by admitting that you were a thief when you were were what were you trying to do anyway?" "There were several things for me to do. The first was to prevent your being found with the ring in your dress. You didn't know it was there. Since I saw it placed there I should have had to accuse the person who put it there, and I question if I would have been believed.

At any rate, the motives of the person who sought to vent her vindictiveness upon you would have necessarily come out" "Who was she?" "Miss Sheldon." "Miss Sheldon 1 What object had she to injure me?" "Your dinner companion had sat between you and her, but had moved to speak to another lady. Our host was telling of an adventure he had bad In the Coliseum in Rome. All eyes were turned on him. The ring was on the table near Miss Sheldon. Though I appeared to be watching the speaker, half my glance was upon her.

She, too, pretended to be Interested In what was said. Presently she let fall her hand on tbe ring, then lowered both beneath the table. When she raised ber hand the ring was not in it The dress you wore, full of folds as It was, was a convenient receptacle for stolen property." "Who is Miss Sheldon?" "One you have dignified with the name of rival." There were a few moments of silence between Huxford and Miss Trover. Tbe explanation had appalled her. Two emotions struggled within her horror at the act of the woman who had sought to ruin her and wonder and appreciation for the sacrifice that had been made in her behalf.

Silently she moved toward the artist, and be clasped ber in bis arms. "I have heard of such women," said Miss Trover presently, "but I did not believe that they existed." "You have proof in this that they do." "What is the next step In the drama?" "To return the ring without an explanation." "Without an explanation? In that case you will not be vindicated." "I never can be vindicated. When a man is attacked by an unscrupulous woman his only defense Is Then, after a pause, she said: "One thing I am glad of. I shall partake of your disgrace before the vacation. Percy Van Dyke is spend ing ais vacauon ai nome.

Mrs. James MeGrath of Lisbon la a guest of Mrs. M. Lawler. Charles MeParland closed up his mill Saturday and will go to Barton in about a month.

Mrs. Plummer Downing is on the sick list. The academy closed Friday to reopen April 9. Prof, and Mrs. Walter Cameron went to Providence, R.

where they will spend their vacation. Miss Bessie Olsen went to Annisauam. Saturday. "Mrs. Brisrg of the Poultry Yard" was given by the North Monroe Dramatic society at Academy hall Wednesday evening to a large and appreciative audience.

About $20 were realized for the benefit of Academy and band. Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

Kent have returned from Boston, having spent a week with Mr. Kent's sister, Mrs. cmtra smitn. Mrs. J.

H. Stuart opened her house for a musicale Monday evening. Gerald Irvine, violinist, and his brother, Herbert Irvine, of Dover. who plays he cornet with Mrs Stuart at the piano, furnished music. Miss Jeane Moore was the guest of her cousin, Mrs.

Ella Truax, at St. Johnsbury several days last week. W. M. Phelps goes to Iowa this week to buy horses.

Miss Alice Phelps was the guest of Mrs. Harry Blodgett In St. Johnsbury over bunday. Thomas Hunter died at the home of Thomas Stevenson Wednesday. Fa neral services were held Friday.

Rev. H. T. Barnard officiating. Interment in Mclndoes cemetery.

Hon. W. H. Gilchrist went to Boston Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. W.

H. cos well, for a month. He was ac companied by his grandson, Henry G. bmith, who will spend the week there. Miss Florence McDonald has been in St.

Johnsbury several days. Miss Leita Ware of Woodsville. N. spent last week with Madeline Cbairberiin. Percy Van Dyke returned to Frank lin, Monday.

Mrs. William Kimball has returned from Woodsville, N. H. Lyman Field Is with her. PEACHAM.

The ladies' aid society will hold a social at tne vestry ltiursday, at two o'clock. Lunch will be served. All are invited, especially mothers with tneir cnuaren. Next Sunday being Easter, there will be special music at both the morning and evening services at the Congregational church. The East Peacham V.

I. S. met for a supper and informs! dance at the home or Mr. and Mrs. Exby on Tours day evening.

Miss Alice Renfrew and Master Archibald Gates of Manchester, are visiting at H. A. Renfrew's. Miss Margaret Chapman, who has been staying for some time with her grandmother in Passu mpsic, visited her parents and friends last week. Carroll Blanchard of Norwich University is spending his vacation at borne.

Miss Alice Page of West Danville visited at E. D. Somers' the first of the week. Ernest Brown has bought Orwell Ainsworth's place and is moving there irom west Barnet. Mrs.

Patrick McGil) was taken sud denly ill Thursday with an attack of appendicitis and was taken to Bright look hospital where a successful operation was performed. She is at present getting along nicely. The remains of Aaron T. Currier, a native or reach am, were brought here for burial from Manchester, N. Monday.

The following notice is taken from a paper of that place: "Aaron T. Cnrrier died on Saturday at 764 Hali street, after a long Illness. He was a native of Peacham, and was 77 years of age. He had resided here six years. He enlisted in the Nineteenth Infantry at Chicago in Jane, 1861, served three months in the Civil War, and was discharged on account of sickness.

He was a member of the G. A. R. Post at Franklin. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Katie A. Currier, and two daughters. Mrs. Eva Martin and Miss Ora Currier of Boston. The funeral was held- at the home on Sunday at three o'clock, Rev.

R. J. Elliot officiating. Eugene C. Clongh rendered several solos, and there was a delegation from the Grand Army in attendance.

Many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends surrounded the casket, which was draped with the American flag. The body was taken to Peacham, where interment will tak place." To Break Up, Cold Some Advice That Will Save Time and Money. Strong drink and quinine may relieve a cold, but it usually does more barm than good. To break up a hard cold in either head or chest thousands are using this sen sible treatment. First of all look after your bowels; if they need attention use any reliable cathartic.

Then pour a scant teaspoon- ful of HYOMEI into a bowl of boiling water, cover head and bowl with a towel and breathe for 5 or 10 minutes the pleasant, soothing, healing vapor. Do this just before going to bed; your head will feel fine and clear and you'll awake from a refreshing sleep minus a cold in the morning; For colds, coughs, catarrh, asthma and group HYOMEI is guaranteed. A fifty cent hottie, is all'you need to break up a cold and this can; Wbinea'iarrVS; and druggists everywhere. saving improvements peculiar to Crawfords; ask about these. If vou will do this we believe your next range will be For Sale By E.

E. DROUIN St. Johnsbury Agent 31-35 Union Street, BOSTON St. Johnsbury, Vt. Mrs.

Luella Welch pleasantly entertained the Free Baptist ladies' aid society Thursday. Mrs. Marion Cunningham Wright of Waltbam. was with her parents. Mr.

and Mrs. John W. Cunningham last week, called here by the of ber cousin, Mrs. Ira Bemis. h-Itut of Newport was with friends last week.

KingsleyG. Mitchell of the 'Villa rented the 1 XI119 1913 FOALS OF DONALD The Caledonia County Fair to be held in September, 1913, at St. Johnsbury, offers $100 for the best foals sired by Donald, 5224, out of Registered Morgan Mares. For this competition only, Donald's service fee will be reduced from $25 to $10, which will be payable to E. H.

Hoffman, Lyndonville, when the mare leaves Cahoon Farm, where Donald is standing. Only Registered Morgan Mares will be eligible. Provided at least eight foals actually compete in the show ring at this fair, there will be distributed in premiums $40 for first, $30 for second, $20 for third, $10 for fourth prize. All money received from Donald's service fees for this purpose above $100, will be added to these premiums. For further particulars please write J.

M. Cady, Secretary. Caledonia County Fair, LYNDON CENTER. Senior class of Lyndon institute jneaouni leap year prom- P. AT tllf.

.1 I T7I lng. serving light refreshments. rarnngton has been In Dan-visitlng relatives. W. Prtwf 1 "burg, Mass.

1 L. VfnrA 1 yisuea relatives in weeK. As was in Barnet last Sc. weeks. 'last death here has week..