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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11

Strakosch or the songs of Jenny Lind
when you would gladly have dirty car
pets, ay. live without carpets ut all,
but to have their bright, strong forms
beside Won once more. Then play with
and pet them. Praise Johnny's draw
ing, Betty'S music. and baby's first at
tempt at writing his name. Encourage
Tom to chop off his stick of wood, and
Dick to perscNcrc i'll making his hell
coop. If one shows il talent for figures,
tell him he is to he your famous math-
cmatician, and if another loves geogra-
phN. tel him he will he sure to make Il
great traveller OF foreign minister.
Go with them to see their young rib-
bits. and chickens, and pigeonS-;nd
down to the creek fall to see their f1ut-
tcr-mill in full operation. Have them
gather Won mosScS. and grasses, and
bright autumn leaves to decorate Their
rooms when the SNOW is over all the
earth. And You will keep yourself Young
and fresh 10y entering into their joys.
The happieSt and the best of men and
women are those who have the most of
the boy and girl nature. While You
keep this You will never grow moroSr
and sullcn You will never grow cold
and hard; You will never grow too grand
and dignlicd, or too far off from your
children to understand them, and tn he
understood by them. In the lovely
character of Edna, in Miss unlock :
..Woman's Kingdom,' there is il bright
picture of this perfect sympathy he
tween Il mother and her boys. They
knew she loved them too we'll t" deny
anything that was for their good. and
submitted quietly t" her decision against
their day of sport, grew even joyful
when she offered to give her whole af-
tcrnoon to them and each brain was
instantly pulling itself with the great
question. "Wliat will please mother
best ~
Then keep near t" your children. Let
the tcndrillS of your heart Irvine about
them. and III age their deep love will
be your comfort and support.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11

James Williams addressed the people
at the top of his voice, and asserted his
innocence of the crime for which he was
about to suffer but declared that he
was willing and ready to die. He was
going. he said. To where there were no
more jails. nor Judges. nor any julicS to
drfraud man of his life. He concluded
in the usual way about going to glory.
and meeting his friends there. This
speech was delivered in 81 impassioncd
IA manner that his face became stuffed
with blood, and his eyes were almost
starting from their sockets. In il rcgu-
lar paroXySm, he would jump and dance
on the platform, while the rope dan%led
round the neck, and with his last words
he went of III Il swoon, which tcrml-
mated not till he swung from the plat
form. His excited and hystcric manner
struck terror in the hearts of the be
holders. and when taintncSS finally
ovcrcamc him. it was feared 10y the
crowd at first that he had burst il blood
vessel. \ chair WAS placed for him ON
the platform and his face and head
hathrd with water. but all efforts III
restoration were unavaling. He re-
manned in that condition till he died.
Robertson next spoke, but his voice
WAS low and husky. and it was imp"S-
Sihc to catch Ill the words lIcalluded
+" his gold mine. but didn't locate IT.
and said that he had offered to show il
to the governor. but not us hope of
pardon.
APPEALING To Ills MOTHER.
Perry commenced 10y saying: ''lou
will know me. all. when we meet in
Heaven. God Is my captain, AMI lie
promised to take me over. Jesus was
prosecuted, and can bear persecution
myself. and lie will take me to glory.
lie concluded by asking his mother.
who WAS weeping in the crowd. To raise
his cIiId in Il God-frarin" NAY. and
pr0claImCd his Willingness to dlc. He
too. denied his guilt. though his con
fcSsion of completely has been filed i'll
the governors office for some time
back.
Finally came Maurice, who spoke in
the same strain us Perry. He denied
/ his guilt. also and alluded to the per
$ccutioi of men us such that cannot
affect the soul. He was not scared OF
dying. he said he grirvrd only tor tn,
way he lied. In faltrrimg voice h,
coniurrr the people to pray for him.
and - he uttered his last words h,
burt into tears.
THE END.
/ The lamgman approached crouching
/ ly, and stirling The wedge, the trap fell
and the five men dropped with Il heavy
thud to within about three feet of tn,
ground.
The men no sooner dropped from tn,
trap then Il tremendous exclamation
arose from the crowd. Such WAS it.
Suddcmnrs> and force that il number %
horses ON tn" road trok fright an,
caU>cd Il general stampede, in which
nobody was hart. lIcic and thcr,
women might Ice seen flinting To tn,
ground. and the men stood 10y riVrtc,
in horror and incapable of action.
ihc NtW OrIcnHS Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
AMERICAN AND FOR -IG. p3rFNre
II. u. EDDY.
so LICITOE OF pNVI,>,

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Mass.
.Ntt'r an extensive practice ct uuN.rT.
years continues tu secure patients o.. OIL.
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executed on lihcI3I terms. and win I,-...'
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VcniiunS-lmd LEGAL 81 other advice. r,rt.
matters t"uchIu" the same. t"I,i,.~ Of ...
any patent furnished hN r,miItu. s..
mrnis recorded Al WaShimgi"u
IMUNINI~
Il regard Mr.. Eddy Is on. "i thu. ru-r ....
and capable practitioners with uIluf
official intercourse. tiItS. MASON
Commissioner .... r...
Il haV" no hesitation in H~-uIiIt. .r......
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applications in u form Ia SrcuI,. iur if,r. II
and favorable consideration at th, j..r,rr.
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tents.
Mr.. l.. H. Eddy has made, tor IN, O. ..,..........
on all but one Of which patents h.i,, H.,-
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
for Sale.
House and Personal Property for Sale,

The subscriber being about to leave the place,
offers HIS HOUSE South Park for sale.
The house is two stories high with ell, and Il good
barn; the house is in good repair, is lighted with
gas has bathing rooms and other modern improve
ni,nts. Also one open, light buggy wagon Brat
tleboro make. ceud he used for light express, on"
six wears old horse one new Miller sleigh, robes,
etc. Terms satisfactory. WIN. III. NElSoN.
Johusbury. MAY II, lS1i. 22tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
Desirable Place For Sale !!

Having left town the subscriber offers for sale
his place situated one half mile west of Fairbanks
village. said place consists Of a new dwcllin"
house and barn, and about ten acres of land Kun
ming water to house and barn. Ii is a desirable
place for any wishing it'll, land near the vii
lac. For particulars enquire of ALBERT LAW
RENEE near the premises, or at
GEO. n. SMITH,
West Fairl,r VI EFF
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
Farm for Sale =!

| offer for salc my farm situated onehalf mile
from West Barnet. Said farm consists of l21 acres
divided into tillage wood and pastura"e, has an
excellent sugar orchard, and ais" "a large fruit or
chard has good buildings and is a desirable place
for any one. THOMAS r. MboEE
W,st Barnet Vi June 30 IS1I l1-iO*
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
West Fairlcr. Vt
Desirable Place For Sale.

offer my place for sale, situated un Central
street, corner Of Spring. The buildings are in thor
"mgh repair, and the place is central pleasant and
every way desirable.
portion of the purchase money can remain "Il
mortgage. 92tf j. l.. MctORMltk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
DYING SPEECHES.

All the men having been placed i'll
position. the hangmFm retired. and the
priest. with stole ON. Tecited prayers
aloud, and was accompanied 10y the
men. Sheriff IIcluin next rode up near
the scailold between the two deputies.
and read their death warrants in Il loud
voice. This having concluded, he ask
ed the first man. John Ross, if he had
anything to say. Ross spoke very calm
~ and deliberately for il short time.
neither denying nor admitting his par
ticipation III the murder of Eastwood.
but stating that he was willing and
ready To die, and fully prepared to meet
his God. In IL ringing and unfaltering
voice he pointed Ia himself us an ex-
ample of the end that must inevitably
cmsur from IL misSpent life and eXhorted
people to remember this fearful warn
ing. He spoke of the kind manner in
which the sheriff treated him in prison.
and expressed his thanks Tor the con
Siderati"n shown him by the people of
the town. His last words were to his
mother and children, who stood ncal
i'll pitii'ul weeping and distraction. to
remember him and take warming bv
his fate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
House for Sale !

The House, situated on Portland Street, is a new
two-story building, well finished. and is supplied
with water from IA good spring on the premises; is
fitted for two tcnements. Terms easy. Apply on
the premises. 2Gtf WM. SIANkS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11

Route 4. Montreal via PasSumpSic and South
Eastern Hallway.
Route Is. Montreal and Quebec via raSsumpsic.
South Eastern, i,ichrlicu Lin" of Steamers aud
Grand Trunk Railway.
Route &. Quebec via rassumpsc and Grand
Trunk hallway.
The sale of Excursion Tickets will commence
July ~. and continue durin. the months of August
and September, good to return until November /,
AT the follow in. prices, Viz:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
House and Land for Sale

The subscriber drSirin" to 20 south will sell AT a
bargain his place, consisting of Il new House and
Barn with fifteen acres ot Land situated one half
mile from the Village OF West Concord. the road
leading Ia Concord Corner Never ian" wafer
runnin. To buildings. For further particulars
address W. W. OStiOOD, West Concord. VI.
s1tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-09-11
LED To DEATH.

At 9:i5 .hc appearance of the sheriff
at the Jail door WAS the signal that the
condemned men were being led to exc
ton. The low chatter among the crowd
ceased. and all gazcd hrcathlesSly at
the point of exit. SCOT the sheriff led
the way up the steps of the scatfold.
and John Ross followed close behind
him. walking with IL firm determined
gait. hut with no appearance whatever
of the hrava,lo. The rest were led nu
ono hN nnr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
Agticult ural.
The Reason Why.

Why does boiling fast render meat hard ?
Because the excessive action of heat
causes the albumon Of the meat to set solid,
crisps up the aeshy libres, aud prevents
heat having a gradual access to the interior.
Why, when good soup or broth is required,
should the meat be put into cold waier2
Because az the heat is developed very
gradually, there occurs an inlermixture be-.
tween the juices Of the flesh and the oxtcr.
nal matter. The soluble and savory parts
Of the meat escape aud enrich the soup.
Why are stews generally hcalthful and
dgestiblc?
Because being compounded Of various
substances. they contain all the elements Of
nutrition, aud as the office Of the stomach
is to iquoly solid food before digesting it,
the previous stewing assists the stomach in
this particular
What causes the cracking noise when
lard i. put into frying pan?
Lard always contains some portion Of
water, aud it is the expansion Of this water
into steam forcing It's way through the fat,
which causes the cracking noise.
The heat at which fat or oil boils is much
greater than the water When the cracking
ceases, the water has been driven of from
the fat, and when the fat begins to boil or
bubble, los heat will be very high.
Why in frying f,h should the fat or oil
be made very bot before the ish are put in
Because if the temperature is low when
the fish is put into the frying pan, it be-
comes sodden in the steam formed by il
water, but if the oil be very much heated
the water will be at once driven of, anC
the lish nicely Drowned by the scorchingoil
Why should fish or meat that is being
fried be frequently turned?
Because the turning assists the cyapora
ton Of the water. When the fish or mea
is allowed to lie too long steam is gencr
ated under il, aud the substance become
sodden; aud the moment the steam is driver
off the surface catches to the not pan, an,
becomes burnt and broken.
/ Why is boiled meat so juict and sayory
Because the action Of the fire, hardenin
its surface, seals up the pores through wbic
the juices might escape. L acts in tn
same way that a sudden Dip into boilin
water does upon the joints Of meat, bu
more efectually. To turn troiling meat
/ never use FORK, but tongs fork open
an escape for the juice, and wastes the be'
, part Of the meat.
= Why is cabbage rendered more Who'll,
, some and nutritious by being boiled in tw
waters?
b Because according to De- Paris cal
b bages contain an essential oil which is az
- to produce bad effects and he recommend
that they should be boiled in two successiy
Il waters, till they are soft and digestiblc.-
? ArtLHr's Maga-iRe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
A Trustful Family Circle.

We hear a good story Of man who
went to the frontier to see friend. The
family consisted Of the husband and his
two grown sons. The good old lady was
the only one Of the family who did moi
take some Of the 30 be JOYFUL Sitting
by the FIRE few minutes, the old man
tipped him wink, and the visitor followed
him out Stopping by tree he took out a
long-necked bottle, remarking:
81 have to keep II hid, for the boys may
get to drinking and the old woman would
raise the deuse."
Soon Tom, the elder son, asked the visitor
out TO see the colt, and taking him behind
the barn, pulled out flask, remarking;
81 have to keep this hid, for the old mar
will get drunk, and the deuse is to pay
and they both took drink and returned.
Soon Bob stepped on the visitors to-
and walked of, the visitor following. Al
they reached the pig-pen, Bob drew out !
good-sized bottle, remarking
"You know the old man and Tom viii
get drunk, and have to hide this"
The visitor concluded he could not drinl
confdentially with the whole family, AM
started for home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
Feed Young Chicks often.


The chicks should be fed often, six times
day at least, for a day is an age to a
chicken, and meal time is always coming
round. A varied diet is best for chickens,
as well as for fowls, and should consist
mostly Of soft food-a few angle worms, If
attainable, bread wet with milk, Indian
mea-in fact, anything easily digcsted. 1t
takes little or no more grain to grow a
chicken to the weight of couple Of pounds
early in the season than later, and the price
per pound is double or treble, in case Of the
early chickens. lift is wished to improve
a breed Of fowls in size, early chickens are
preferable to raise for stock. 1t is well
known that bantams are propagaied by
rearing late aud consequently dwafdsh
chickens.
When the chicks begin to run about
freely, great care should be taken to keep
them out Of the power of hawks. A COM
mon device in Eastern Connecticut, is to set
up little wind mill with pair of clappers
attached, the whirliug arms and rafting
clappers proving a very good scarecrow-
Lire Stock Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
The Terrible Playfellow.

One day there came into country town,
in the south Of Germany, man leading
big dancing-bear. He was very tired and
hungry, so he went to one Of the inns in the
town, and, having tied up the bear, sat down
in the tap-room to eat his dinner
While he sat there three little children
we're playing merriy in one of the upstairs
rooms. They we're quite alone, and very
noisy, until one of them heard a curious
noise on the stairs, to which they all began
to listen. Tramp, tramp, tramp clank,
clank, clank ! What heavy foot Who
can it be-
Suddenly the door flew open, and in came
the bear--the great, shaggy bear, with its
clanking chain! In terrible fright at
this unexpected visit, each Of the poor lit
tie children ran into corner to hide But
the bear found them all out, and put his
cold nose quite close them, for he was not
muzzed now, shutting at them, but did them
no harm. Poor harmless old beast he was
very much altered since the days when he
bid in the forest, or climbed up the great
trees to steal honey left there by wild bees
I" He must be big dog" thought the
eldest boy, and so he began topat and stroke
him.
Then the bear stretched himself out al
full length on the floor, and all the little
ones came up to him, and began to play
with him like big puppy. The youngest
sat down, nestled his curly head in the black
fur, and the eldest boy began to thumI
apou Nth oil b;a ,niobt upon n l;tt1a dru N,
he had. Suddenly the bear stood up upor
his hind legs and began to dance. Their
what cry of delight came from the chill.
dren You should have heard it. What
glorious fun
Each of the little boys had toy mus
ket with which they had been playing
soldiers, and they gave one Of these to the
bear, and, to their intense delight, he held
, it tight and firm, and shouldered it just like
soldier.
So the drum was banged, and they al
began to march, the room shaking agaiI
with the bears heavy feet, thump, thump
thump bang, bang left, right, right left
: march away
In the midst of all this noise and tramp
, ing the door suddenly opened, and Their
stood the poor mother. You should hay'
seen her Her face was white she coulC
not speak for fear.
But the children set up cry Of joy
" Oh look, look, mamma we are all play
ing at soldiers with this fine playfcllow +"
J While this was going on, the poor ma
/. went into the yard 10 get his bear, and find
III - 49,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
HttnnrSu1np.
The Bald Head.

We have already mentioned says a New
York humorisD that old Mr.. Collamorc,
who goes to our church, is very deaf
Last Sunday, in the midst Of the service,
Mr.. Hof, who sits Immediately behind Mr..
Colamore, saw spider walking up the
latters bald head His first impulse was
to nudge him and tell him about IT, but be
remembered that Colamore was deaf, so he
lifted up his hand aud brushed the spider
off, Hof didn't aim quite high enough,
and consequently, in L. nervousness, he hit
Collamore a rather severe blow. The old
man turned round in a rage TO see who bad
dared TO take such liberty with him, and
Hof began to explain with gestures the
cause of the occurrence. Bat Coiamore,
in a loud voice, demanded what he meant.
II was painful for Hof The eyes Of the
whole congregation we're upon him. aud he
grew red in the face, and in desperation ex-
claimed
There was a spider On your head
"a white place on my head, eh Sposeu
there is, what's that to you p said Cola
more "you'll know what it is TO be bald.
headed yourself some day"
1T was a spider" shrieked lloh, while
the congregation smiled, aud the perspira'
ton began to roll down bis face.
Certainly, it's wider" said Collamore-
"and its got more in il than yours. Bu
you let it alone, do you mind? You lei
my head alone n chuyeh"
"Mr. Collamore," sbreked Ilof " ther,
was bug on your head, and | brushed il
of, this way" aud Ileif made another ges
ture at Collamore's head
The old man thought he was Z ing 1,
fight him then and there, and, hurting hi
hymn book at Hof, he seized the kueeling
stool on the floor Of the pew, and was abou
to bang Mr.. Hof, when the sexton inter
fered. An explanation was written on tn
fy-leaf of the hymn book, wheroupon Mr.
Oolamoro apologized in a boisterous voice
and resumed his scat Then the service
proceeded.
They think of asking Mr.. Collamorc t
worship elsewhere.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
Critical Time for Colts.

1t very often happens that in the third
year Of colts life it falls of in condition,
stops growing and becomes mysteriously
poor and emaciated. Disease is suspected,
various nostrums and absurd specifics for i'm.
aginary complaints are administered, which
fail of effect, and it is only after a lapse of
time that a measure Of improvement takes
place, which, however, leaves the colt per-
manently injured and with an impaired con-
stitutiou.
At this period of the colts existence an
important dental change is going on. The
central temporary milk nippers, or cutting
teeth, in the front Of its mouth, are shed,
and the permanent teeth take their place.
If the colt is at grass it is almost impossi-
BILE for it to Craze, and it suffers partial
starvation. This is the whole secret Of
many colts suferings. The trouble in
such cases would be avoided by occasionally
examining the mouth and when the tenn.
porary absence of the nippers is observed,
to supply cut feed of tender hay, with
ground oats or soft mashes or cut green
fodder. This provision would tide over
the necessarily occurring period of disabil.
ity, and prevent the otherwise inevitable
falling away aud poverty of condition
with disastrous results.-Ne,C York Tri.
| bune
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
Manners.

Manners are more important than money.
A boy who is polite and pleasant in his
manners will always have friends, and will
not often make enemies. Good behavior
is essential to prosperity, A boy feels
well when he does well. If you wish to
make everybody pleasant about you and
gain friends wherever you 90, cultivate
good manners. Many boys have pleasant
manners for company and ugly manners for
home. We visited 4 small railroad town,
not long since, and were met at the depot
by boy Of about eleven or twelve years,
who entertained and cared for us in the abb
sence Of his father, with as much polite at.
tention and thoughtful care as the most Gull
tivated gentleman could have done. We
said TO his mother before we left her home,
"You are greatly blessed in your son, he
is 50 attentive and obliging.' "Yes," she
said--"I can always depend on Charley
when his father is absent. He is always
such great help and comfort to me-" She
said this as IL 1t did her heart good to se.
knowledge the cleverness Of her son. The
best manners cost 30 little, and are worth
so much, that every boy can have them
CAildrea's Advocate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
Handling Wet Soil.

On this subject the California Agrieul
herist says; Better not to do it, because
it is an injury to it-an injury that years
of careful culture cannot remedy. Heavy
soil once pudded aud packed when wet, re
mains so for a long time. Every step the
horses take on wet soil, peaches it. The
pillow turns it over without pulverizing it
and leaves a stiff glaze on the burrows
Better be idle few days, or even sow the
grain without blowing and scratch it il
when the surface dries off, than ruin or Sc
riously injure the soil by puddle.plowing
This way that many farmers in California
have of rushing through when they ge
started, rain or shine, mud or mellow, re
gardlcss of consequences, is not according
to the dictates of common sense, and is no
profitable, either Better pay your hire,
man to let it alone, than to pillow the sol
when too wet