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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25


that he did not set on his dog, but the
dog took hand on his own account.
He admits that he fought Paro, and he
doubtless struck him with a stone but
he claims that Paro had threatened his
life, and says he can prove it.
West Concord.
Several of the bankrupt estates have
been settled the past week or two,
namely: Woodbury. & Russel's, S.
S. GOuld's and Henry W. Hudson's.
Eighteen thousand dollars worth of
notes and accounts of Woodbury. &
Russell were bid off by Henry E.
Fletcher for $2,050. A lot near Gas
kills, between st. Johnsbury Plain and
the Centre, went to VIM. Horn for $50.
Their store, which cost with repairs
$4,000, went to O. F. Harvey for 5000.
The equity of redemption in the Stock
well farm was taken by Calvin Morrill,
for enc dollar. Horses, wagons, etc,
belonging to this firm, were struck oil
to various bidders.
In the Gould estate there was a still
greater depreciation. His store went
to H. C. Ide for 81 ,275. Old accounts
of Gould & May TO the amount of
$4,000, sold for S67. A lot of accounts,
supposed to be good, to the amount of
81, 800, were bid off by Geo. l. Higgins
for 50, $50. Over S37 900 worth of ac-
counts, not considered so good, sold to
Higgins for S667 ! A house and lot in
the village, to same man for 1926. A
house and lot in the village to Judge
Poland, for $50. A lot of land and
house in North Concord to Judge Po-
land for 800. A wood lot in Victory
to the Judge also, for $l25. The equity
of redemption in the John Barron place,
to H. E. Fletcher, for S13. The starch
factory, which cost with machinery
$4,000, subject to a mortgage of 1870
sold to H. C.. Ide for $50. Notes fOl
81, 900, and six years interest-sigDed
by c. j. Spencer and mother, and Maria
Hill-sold to Poland and Ide for $500.
Henry w. Hudson's notes and ac-
counts sold for S247. His real estate
sold for about enough above mortgages
to pay the expenses of the sale. As al
illustration, IL store, which had beer
sold within few years for Il 600, anC
on which there was a mortgage of only
$500, sold for only 81 above mortgage
Some people from St. Johnsbury were
present at the closing out of Woodbury.
g. Russell and S. 5. Gould, or their es
tates would not have brought nearly IL
much as they did.
The remainder of O. B. Cuttings eff
fects were sold on Saturday by DR.
Johnson, the trustee. The estate vii
pay but a few cents on the dollar.
c. J. Spencer has gone into bank
ruptcy, with Geo. /. Higgins as as
signee.
Such is the discouragiug state o
affairs in this village, and many of GU
people feel that the "bottom has drop
ped out"-and no wonder they feel so.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Sperial sMnfres.

PASSUMPSIC LODGE, No. ~ f. \ A. NJ.
Regular communication Thursday eve, on or before
the full of the Moon. b. L. HASTINGS, Sec.
HASWELL CHAPTER, NO. IL, h. A. NJ.
Regular communication Friday or before the
ull of the moon. s. W. PAGE, Sec'y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Key. b. NJ. TillotsOn has been in
'lted to deliver the sermon before the
graduating class at Goddard Seminary,
barre, at the eighth annual commence
ment IN June. Rev. E. w. Coffin will
preach at the Church of the Messiah
next Sunday afternoon and evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Telegraph Offices.

,-rrPvATIoNAL TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-Of-
7. 49, nj Post Office, Main Street, P. g. o.
TicIet Office. Pass Depot and E. & I. Fair
hanks Counting Room. Office hours from
nn 10 D. III. Reduced rates to all parts of
a.. II. ;. Night messages of twenty words
~ half rates Direct wires to Montreal and
Postnn and all intermediate stations.
- ,,-v.rFEN UNION TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-
HI Nticrs in the Express Office Eastern Aven-
ne and in the Passenger Depot. Office hours
I'm : A. NJ, to 9 2. NJ Night messages
At half rates.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
The Calcium Light.

A great and novel attraction, procured at great
expense, and under the personal management of
John j. Ridgeway Esq, the gentleman who for
the past three years has done the illuminating bus
mess for the city of Boston, and whose chaTming Q
colOred lights have always pleased the public.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

The Travellers Accident Insurance
Co. has paid this week idemnity us fol
lows: c. C. Bingham, SLIPS; o. w
0rcutt, SI4.28; Horace j. Wyman,
passenger brakeman, $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Miss Lizzie Burns, Soprano, Miss Addie M:
Culver, COntraltO, MIR. George LIE Clair, BassO
PrOfundO.
Choice selection of classical music, operate
Choruses, and anthems of ''ye Olden time" will be
given by select chorus, under the direction of
Mrs. B. F. HBBARD, with orchestral accOmpani-
ment, in the Full Costume of 100 Years Ago. Liv-
ing representations of Revolutionary Period. and
life portraits in centennial costumes. Many of
these costumes at the recent Grand
Ball in aid of the Old South Church, Boston, and
have been selected especially to represent the dress
of Ladies and Gentlemen 100 years ago. One gen.
tleman will wear a vest actually worn by Gen.
Hancock.
The musical performances will be inteTspersed
with series of delightful TABLEAUX WANTS.
the brilliant Illuminating effects of which will be
produced by the powerful rays Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Boys, don't throw stones. A little
Fellow on the avenue, was badly hurt
Oh the knee 10y stone thrown by Il
l'fgeI boy, last Saturday. The stone
was thoughtlessly thrown. Boys should
oe impressed with the fact that throw
Jug stones is very dangerous, and may
u" harm which life of repentance will
not atone for.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Post Office Time Table.

,si.a hours from 1870, a. M. to p. m. Sundays
untfce will be open for one hour after close of
,,sruing service.
NAILS ARRIVE AS FOLLOWS.
. $3.50 Rostou direct at 1870 a. m, and $3.50 p. m
FROM w York and West 11:20 a. m. and $3.50 p. m
Ts North, johnson, & W. Concord, $50 a. m
%nrtb Danville & Lower Waterford, $50 a. m
.. tbe south, $50 p. m, from the East, $50 p m
NAILS CLOSE AS FOLLOWS.
-. tb. south and East $3.50 a. m
Fot Worth 2. & q. Il. X. West 1870 p m
. vest Concord. 2:i5 p. m.
. Inwer Waterford, 500 p m
. Z,rtb Danville, $3.50 a m
Roston New York and West, 7:30p. m
CHARLES p. CARPENTER I'd, P. NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
hlse in Real Estate.

hlse in Real Estate.
The lot just purchased Oh which to
place the present North Church build
ing, is good illustration of the advance
III real estate in this place in the last
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Lyndon.

Town meeting next Tuesday to see
whether the town wants to build road
by Wilder's mills to the Lyndon Mill
Company's mill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
South Ryegate.

South Ryegate.
Gospel meetings were held here last
Sabbath by brethren from st. Johns
bury, and will be again next Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
.Hew advertisements.

HOUSE TO LET-Head of Main st. Enquire
i LOT G. L. GILMORE, Cliff Street
TENEMENT TO RENT-A desirable tene-
Il ment for small family. at South end of Spring
Street. 1873 A. d. PIKE.
NOTICE-This is to certify that my wife, Luvia
~ Kittrege, has left my bed and board without
just cause provOcatiOn and 1 hereby forbid all
persons from harbOring trusting her my ac-
count shall pay debts of her contracting
after this date. EUGEN KITTREDGE.
Concord, Vt, April Al, 1877 1858
Tenement to Rent.
On Railroad street, opposite depot, for a small
family. 75tf OSBORN WARD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

A gentleman who has the record,
says that Mr.. Boynton's is the thirtieth
death among the business men of this
place during the last twelve years.
All Odd Fellows are invited by the
Secretary to meet ut their hall on Fri
day at one O'clock, prior to attending
the funeral of brother David Boynton,
Past Grand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

There was a splendid rain Saturday
night and Monday gentle but not cOpi-
Ous-which Immediately put a new face
GA nature. Since then the weather has
been cool, with some frost
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
or he had better leave.

or he had better leave.
Since the above was in type we have
heard O'Gannon's story, which in brief
is this: He claims that Paro made the
attack, and that he acted in self-defense +;
that he did not set on his dog, but the
dog took hand on his own account.
He admits that he fought Paro, and he
doubtless struck him with a stone but
he claims that ParO had threatened his
life, and says he can prove it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Births.

At St. Johnsbury, May 20, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. d. H. Massey.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24

0PEU THE DeORs.

Poultry keepers who are SO situated that
they may allow their tlocks to roam at large
will perceive great advantage in opening the
doors now, at least portion OF the day, in
order to promote the health and productive
ness Of the fowls. They find something
just to their taste--the fresh, tender grass.
They have a nankering for greens, notwith-
standing they may have been permitted to
pick All occasional cabbage-head during the
winter, and live bug or worm, no doubt,
hits their case better than cIlandler's greaves
.or even butcher 8 meat.
If the range is limited, or the fences such
as not to prevent trespass on neighbofs,. then
only q short time, just ut night, may the
doors be opened; the freeds prisoners will
improve the time. The pullets come out on
the double quick. and thrice the cocks as
sumo the erect attitude, and thrice extend
and flap their wings, as.t' to say, Three
cheers for Liberty
1t is astonishing how quickly they will
learn to expect their daily freedom; and
chafe when the time comics for the door to
be opened, though previously keeping quiet.
This is on the supposition that they are per-
mitted to go out regnlaily,,a ut a certain hour,
which is by far the best pan. In an hour,
or even less, they will search' the ground
over and supply themselves with certain
necessary substances that, very likely would
! not be provided tlea in their houses..
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
KILLING vElx1E oN SITTING HENS.

We sometimes look for what we do not
wish to find; for instance, when we arc
awakened by some noise at night, and go
through every room in the house looking
for burglars; orWhen we search for maggots
in cheese. And it seems to us that many
questions are put to US in precisely the same
spirit, and with q much greater detcrmina-
ton not to learn anything from the answers
given. For instance, we show in an article
that all kinds of grease and oil spoil eggs for
Aatchng by stopping up the pores of the
shells and excluding the air. In ianotherar-
tiale we recommend u ;ttiliStnre Of lard and
sulphur, to be rubbcd under the wings, etc.
of fowls infested with verlnin; but be sure
TO dust in the sulphur dry around the nests
Of your sitting hens.
Could anything be palmer? The floods
of letters asking why eggs do not hatch,
what kind OF dealer - is, of whom eggs
were bought and not one Matched, etc., set
lis to questioning, and we found that the
sitting hens were given the most liberal
greasing, because they were IN the worst
condition, and the eggs. were completely
coated. So we wo,lId' suggest that if there
ueust be an inversion when you read an arti-
Ecle. please stand on your head to read it,
and let the article remuin Us we print it
/ right side up!
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
III { POULTRY YARD.
FOR LAYING HENS.

For laying hens it IS desirable that con-
stant supply Of nutritious ailment be afford
ed appropriate to the formation of eggs, such
rs lime, powdered oyster or clam shells, old
mortar crushed in small quantities, for the
SHELLS; and wheat, oats, barley and bone as
an aid towards increasing the egg-meat SUBJ
stance.
Il hens have good outdoor range, in
pasture and field, they will pick up great
deal Of nntrimcnt that best serves to increase
their proliticnesS in this respect. But all the
aforementioned articles, if kept III clean
boxes within the laying houses, will be fre-
quently visited BY them during the day, and
each has its peculiar qualities for good.
Where layers do not have access to unre-
stricted range. in addition to the atiiicial
supplies above mentioned, they should be
allowed generous supply of rarsed food,
given regularly and Systematically.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
TO KEEP A FOWL HOUSE.

|. Clean out every day, and sprinkle cry
earth or coal ashes over the floor and under
the roosts.
.. Change the material the nests are made
of once every month, and whitewash the
nest boxes with hot whtewasil.
3. Paint the roosting-poles every week
with kerosene, and whitcwash the whole
interior of the hehnery every two months
during the spring and sumner.
4. Provide q dus'ing-bin, into which
throw pint or so of Stoddard's Carbonated
Powder. Persian Insect Powder Is too
costly for common use.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
DO MEsTrc EC0N0 MY

The following practical suggestions on
housekeeping, by ClaraFrancis in the Ps'ari
Farmer, are well worth the careful consid-
Grafton Of young housekeepcrs:
SCOT falling on the carpet from open CHM
noys, or carelessly handled stoveppcs, il
covered thiclsly with SALT can be brushed up'
without damage to the carpet.
A little spirits of turpcntine added to the
water with which floors are washed will pre-.
vent the ravages of moths.
When carpets are we'll cleaned; sprinkle
with salt and fold; when laid, strew with
slightly moistened bran, before ssfeeping !;
this with the salt will freshen them won
derfllly. #fl.~ ei4 aHa4*
Fuller's earth mixcd' to a'stiff paste with
water, spread on the carpet, covered with
brown paper, will, in a day or two remove
grease spots; a second application may be
necessary.
Spirits Of ammonia, diluted with water if
applied with sponge or 1annelA cloth to
| discolorcd spots III carpets or garments, will
often restore the color.
A paste made of whiting and benzine
will clean marble, and one made of whiting
and chloride Of soda, spread and left to dry
(in the sun if possible) Oh the marble will
remove spots.
Paint splashed upon window glass can be
easily removed by the application of a hot
solution of soda.
Use kerosene and bath brick, or powdered
lime TO scour zinc, tin, or copper; wash in
hot suds, and polish with dry whiting.
Tosgive glass great brillancy wash with
with damp sponge, dipped i'll spirits, then
dust with powdered blue or whiting Oied in
a thin muslin bagGand polish withchamoise
| skin.
I A hannal cloth dipped into warm soai--
suds, then into whiting, and apply to paint,
will instantly remove all grease and dirt
Wash with clean water and day; the most
/ delicate paint willi not be injured, and will
look like new.
One pound of coppcras, dissolved in qt
of boiling water will distfoy foul smells.
I Powdered borax scattered in their halhts-
will disperse cockroaches.
Plaster of paris mixed with gum arabic
water makes an excellent white cement, but
must be used Immediately as it hardens
quickly. A mixture of 5 parts gelatinc to l
of acid chromate of lime, applied to broken
Lodges, which should be pressed together
and exposed to the sunlight, makes All i'll
| soluble cement.
TO clean mating; Naasli With solution Of
/ pint of salt to 4gallons of water and wipe
dry Immediately.
|. TO clean oil-ciotlies,, wash always with
warm milk. Once in six months scrub with
hot soapsuds, dry thoroughly, aud apply II
coat OF yarnish They wdll last as long
again.
As little kerosene added to- stove polish
imp,aves the lnstre., Apply while the iron
is Ws IN.
To remove spots from furniture t!lke i
ounces vinegar, ounces sweet oil, L ounce
turpentine; mix aud apply with a flannel
cloth.
Gum camphor wrapped in paper and LAID
around sugar barrels will l-disporse. ants..
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
AG4RICU ], T i RAI.

-" -
WIS publish below circular letter issued
j hv the GrasshOpper Commission. This let
for has been extensively circulated through
t1e mails, but we give it space in oar col
nups that our farmers generally nlay ac-
ou.int themselves with its objects, and rem
der such information as may be convenient.
Thc Commission has it, headquarters n. W.
cg. 9Th and Locust streets, st. Louis. Mo-
and its Eastern office at Haydens Survey,
Washington, -. &.
Just what this Commission can accom-
plish towards Kidding Tie country Of this
nest is more than we can tell. After having
spent thousands of dollars, and many long
months in the study Of The habits Of this
destructive plague, we doubt if they can
come any nearer arriving ut means of their
destruction than The practical farmers of
Montana at tie present time. Ten years
experience warning against them has taught
as Of Montana that they have no pcrma-
nent abiding place, and bnt one regular
habit and that is to eat. When first hatch
ed out they move in droyes, and generally
towards fields Of tender young grain, and
sweep everything as they 60. When they
take wing they are equally irregular as to
the direction they take. Some years they
have general course, and then again they
appear to move with the wind some days
travelling in one direction, and then in an
other. They deposit their eggs wherever
hirli tn
| be they in the Rocky Mountains. on the Bad
Lands on the Plains, the young come forth
the following spring. Our opinion is that
the habits of these wholesale destroyers may
be ssudled until Doomsday, and still we will
be no nearer q final solution of the problem
than we are to-day.
POSSIBLY the Commission may see fit to
make some recommendations to Congress
with regard to providing our farmers with
means of defense, which that body may lis
ten to. Machines for the destruction of the
young seem to be the only practical way in
winch war of determination can be waged.
aiio we are inclined to the opinion that if
government would cxpend some of its thou
salos IN devising and constructing machines
LOT hls purpose, the result would be more
penehelal. We have nothing to urge against
tue commission. The gentlemen who COM
p'se Il are learned entonsologists, and we
s'us1 may deduce many Important facts
ifom the summers research.
lhe following is the circular:
ofFIcE OF TIE u. S. CHRONOLOGICAL
CoMMIsSToN,-
DEAR sIR:-The Comnqiss;oners,are desir.
a ous ol collecting, as soon as possible, all as
s''"'''aole - facts in reference to the migra
A' o' The Rocky Mountain Locust (Calop
,na 49, s"et"s)' and alsc'regardipg its appear
ton. '''''o's'' - ~ oo' '' see
w,', W present below series,of topics upor
'on we shall be glad to receive data from
sn so.' n locality. We expect you to dwell onl,
. 'iose- topics upon which you. have posi-
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24
,rpIlsHED WEEKLY BY
/ r. NJ. SUTHE NJ,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

M. Rocky MOUNTAIN IIusBANDNAS is designed
me ~ thn name indicates, II hlIsbandnar ii every
to be, - tha term, embracing in its columns every
sclseol u, of Agriculture, Stock-rai5G.g, Eorti
doRP'1s,' doP,ra social and Domestic Economy.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-05-24

tories ON WHICH DATA ARE REQUESTED.
l. Date and time of day of the arrival of
swarms.
la. Direction and force Of the wind at the
time.
ID. Temperature and character Of the
weather at tile time (c.ear or cloudy.
1c. Direction of the flight, density, height
and extent of the sWarns.
2. Date and time Of day of the departure
of swallns.
"a. Direction and force OF the wind at the
time.
%. Temperature and character of the
weather at the time.
&c. Direction Of the flight, density and
extent Of the sWarms.
g. Date when the first eggs, if any, were
deposited the present year.
4. Date when the eggs were most nuner-
ously Matching the present year.
5. Date when the eggs were most numer-
ously hatching in previous years.
+ 6. Proportion of eggs that failed to hatch
the present year. and probable cause Of such
failure.
7. Nature of the soil and situations in
which the eggs We're most largely deposited.
s.. Nature of the soil and situations in
which the young were most numerously
Matched.
8. Date at which, the first insect acquired
full wings.
10. Date when the winged insects first be-
gan tetmgrate.
IL. Estimate the injury done in your coun-
ty and State.
12 Crops which sseffered most.
13. Crops most easily protected.
Il. Crops which, suffered least.
Is. The prevailing direction in which the
Young insects travelled, and any other facts
in relation to the marching of the young.
is. The means employed in your section
for the destruction OF the uniledged insects, or
to protect crops from their ravages, and how
far these have proved satisfactory.
II. The means employed in your section
| for the destruction OF the winged insects, or
| to protect crops from their ravages, and how
| far these have proved satisfactory.
| IS. Descriptions, and il possible figures,
of such mechanical contrivanees as have
proved t,seful' in your locality for the des-
truction of either the young tile winged
| insects. r HH
10. If your section was not visited il1slS76
please state this fact.
20. If visited any previous year, please
give the dates.
| q. TO what extent have BIRDS. domestic
fowls. and other animals, domestic or wild
been useful in destroying these insects:
Es~- as--sazk
THE prospects for Il large crop this season
lin Colorado are, very promising.
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tive information. and shall he glad to receive
any facts or views not suggested bv this cir
c'lar. Some Of the subjects cannot be re-
ported on till toward the approach of winter.
while others can be considered earlier. In
responding, therefore, we ask our cores
pondents to couple their inquiries With the
number of the circulara and of the inquiry.
We shall be glad to receive and will deter
mine amy of the different species of locusts
that occur in your locality. and particularly
specimens of their different parasites and
natural enemies. These are best Forwarded
by mail, packed in cotton, moistened with
alcohol, and placed in secure tin or wooden
boxes.
The inquiries have reference more pa1'tic-
ularly to the present year, 1877, and when
fact are communicated that have reference
10 other years, spondents will please be
careful to specify the particular year.
Tie Commissioners will refund whatever
expense may be incurred for postage in re-
plying to this circular, or in forwarding spe-
cinlens, should correspondents SO desire.
Copies of documents published by the
Commission will be sent to correspondents
who forward data III accordance with tins
request. Communication may he sent TO
either OF the Commissioners by address as
below. CuAs. Y. Riley,
ST. Louis, Mo.