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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
Victims of Pickpockets.

AS Mr.. Salisbury of Lunenburg was
entering a train to leave Bennington,
Thursday evening, his pocket was
picked of S400 gold watch in the crush
He came along without making any eff
forts to have the thief captured.
E. d. Putnam of Montpelier had his
pocket picked at HOosick Junction the
18th, and Abdiel Kent of Calais had his
pocketboOk stolen on the train. 1t con-
tanned $50in money and 5 100 in notes.
An Enosburg gentleman lost a 5000
watch another gentleman from the
same town a sum of money Baptist
minister lost $40.
DR.. j. S. Spaulding of Barre had a
memorandum book containing SIG
taken from his pocket at Rutland, on
the departure of the 3 o'clock train
north, on Friday afternoon. Mr.. E. S.
Camp, of Montpelier, lost a gold watch
and chain, valued at $3.50, at the same
time and place. Hon. Joseph Poland
of Montpelier had a diamond pin taken
from his shirt bosom at Bennington on
Thursday, which he recovered and
caused the arrest of the thief. The
Bennington police, however, allowed
the scamp to escape from court while
his examination was in progress. j. B.
Flanders of Montpelier lost pocket
book containing 800 at Bennington
Thursday, by the hands of the light
tingured gentlemen.
DR.. George Bliss of Poultney had his
pocket picked of medicine wallet that
he had carried for twenty years, which
he thinks would have been a satisfac-
tory dose had the thief taken it.
Among a lot of pocketbooks found at
Rutland was one belonging to A. n.
Swain, editor of the Bellows Falls
Times, of which he says: "The old
pocketbook which l had been for some
time trying to throw away, probably
contained less than dollars worth of
change, and the Disguised thief should
take warning and let editors pocket
books alone! 1t was snatched from me
while at the counter of Rntland depot
restaurant last Thursday evening, but
thinking the thief would get the worst
of it | said nothing. | had laid it for
moment by the side of my plate on the
counter covered by a fan when the
thief suddenly reached round post
and made his grab as l was making
change"
Four pickpOckets were spotted by
the special police on one of the trains
out of Bennington Friday evening. A
little way out of North Bennington they
attempted to steal Gen. Geo. p. Fosters
watch, the police attempted to ar
rest themwhen two of the pickpockets
jumped from the car. The train was
stopped, the police gave chase and cap
tured the thieves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
Death of Ex-President Smith, of Dart

The Rev. Asa Dodge Smith, EXPIRES
ident of Dartmouth College, died at
Hanover, Thursday, after long illness,
at the age of seventy-three. He was
born at Amherst, New Hampshire, on
the 2Ist of September, 1904, and was
graduated from Dartmouth College IN
the class of 1880, and from Andover
Theological Seminary in 1884. He was
installed during the latter year as pas
tor of the Fourteenth Street Presby-
terrain Church in New York city, and
held the pastorate until October, 1868,
when he resigned to become President
of Dartmouth College. During his pas
torate in New York in 1884, he lee
tured before the students of the Union
Theological Seminary, and published
several works, including "Letters to a
Young Student" two memoirs and SER
mons and other discOurses. He re-
ceived the honorary degree of d. D.,
from Williams College, in 1849, and of
LII. ID. from the University of New
York, in 1864. On account of failing
health he resigned the presidency of
the College some months ago. Presi-
dent Smith was a man of wonderful
executive ability (as is shown by the
brilliant success of the college under
his management; of multifarious learn
ing and unUiring industry of imposing
and yet benignant personal presence ;
and an effective, polished and eloquent
speaker. AS president, he right wOrthi-
ly filled the place of his illustriOus
predecessor, Nathan Lord, of Brown and
of the Wheelocks. His former pupils,
wherever they are scattered, will learn
with keen pang of his lamented death.
President Smith leaves an unmarried
daughter and an invalid son for many
years his private secretary. Another
son is a member of the New York pub
fishing firm of Scribner, Armstrong &
CO-Fl.ee Press
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

fact was that the New Hampshire troops
had drank all there was. When Seth
Warner came up with 100 sober YER
mothers he found the New Hampshire
boys inspirited and rather in democrat
lied condition. When the enemy saw
these 100 sober Vermonters they took
to flight, and so the victory won by
New Hampshire was made secure by
the NermOnters.
Now | shall close the few observa-
tons intended to make by saying that
if the men who fought that battle could
have looked forward to this day, and
have seen themselves enthroned in the
affections of forty millions of people,
they would have felt that all the sacri-
fees, all the slain, all that went to Sc
cure victory, that was dear to them
upon that field, was well repaid by this
day.
POSTMASTER GEN. KEY
If had not partaken of such an excel
lent dinner, no doubt l could have made
an excellent speech. / confess l have
felt very grateful for the generous re-
ception which / have received. That
same spirit of patriotism which 100
years ago inspirited alike the men of
the North and of the South, now ex-
tends alike to all sections of our coun-
try, and hope that when my friend
Senator Edmunds and you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, meet at the next great centennial,
that we shall find all over this broad
country the same spirit of amity that
now exists.
Excellent speeches were made by
Attorney General Devens, Senators Ed
munds and Morrill,, and many others,
but our space forbids their reproduce
ton here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
the Presidents Visit.

President Hayes in his trip over this
state, since leaving Bennington, has
surely had honor shown him to the
greatest degree. His party has individ-
ually professed pleasure at their recep-
ton, and it has been sincere on all sides.
He will return to Washington with
pleasant recollections of his people, and
a desire for their best good, and he will
leave with them an impression, that
they have for Chief Magistrate, clean,
honest, brave, and Christian gentle
man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
The Pittston Miners.
A STRIKE DECIDED Upon.

New YORK, Aug. 81. A Pittston (Pa.)
dispatch states that meeting of miners
decided to strike for 10 per cent. adj
vance against the strong appeals of the
President, Vice President and several
of the better and more intelligent mem
bers of the meeting. The Vice Presi-
dent stated that he was as well off as
the best of miners, but if the store
keeper refused him credit his family
would starve in less than a week. Sew
eral who voted for the strike had no
shirts on, but claimed that they were
starving at the present rates while work
ing and might as well starve while idle.
At Wilkesbarre the striking miners
are rejoicing at the action of the miners
meeting at PittstOn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

ganic action, and management of the
two companies maintained. Rates will
be revised-somewha increased, but
only to an extent which it is believed
will be quite satisfactory to the public
and remunerative to the share holders.
THOs. T. ECKERT,
Pres't Atlantic & Pacific
Telegraph Company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

20 We understand Mr.. Keely has
another motor" This one is wonder
full. He says he can run a steamer
across the ocean on one quart of water.
Now, we don't see why he wants to
economic water, for, between here and
most foreign ports there is plenty. He
says he has produced a pressure of
eleven thousand pounds to the square
inch. We shall have to believe this on
his statement, for we shan't "kindly
volunteer" nor ''kindly consent" to go
near so ''high toned" machine, with
any such square inch pressure. Mr..
Keely deserves credit for his efforts in
the high-pressure water-econOmizing
line. He hasn't killed any body yet,
but he is cooking up material for a
series of startling news items, sure as
he's born.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
Vermont News.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.

Burlington has settled her long agi-
tated water question by vote of S27
against 399 not to take water from the
Winooski River.
Monday evening, as the down night
train over the Burlington and Lamoille
Railroad was near North Underhill, the
engine struck man who was drunk
and was lying on the track. The man
was thrown down the bank and received
a severe cut over the left temple and
had his back broken. The train was
stopped as soon as possible and the
man taken to Underhill, where he was
attended by DR.. Burdict. His name
is Barney Riley, from Philadelphia,
and he was formerly in the employ of
the Burlington and Lamoille Road, but
more recently has been at work for the
Portland and Ogdensburg. A bottle
containing about gill of some vile
compound was found in his pocket.
Riley was alive at latest accounts, but
there are no hopes of his recovery.
LAMOILLE COUNTY.
The supreme court opened at Hyde
Park yesterday morning. There were
present the Hon Homer E. Royce (pre-
siding), the Hon. iona. Ross, the Hon.
t. P. Redfield, and the Hon. William
C. Dunten. Upon the call of the State
VS.. George HI. SaXby, which stood first
for trial, George L. Waterman, counsel
for the respondent, arose and informed
the court that his client was not pre-
sent, and he could not explain his alb
sense except to say that he had inst
heard painful rumOr that he had alb.
seconded. The court allowed the case
to be passed till afternoon, to give the
respondent the benefit of the doubt, and
took up the case of r. L. Fairbanks vs.
P. S. Benjamin. There is no reasonable
doubt that Saxby is at this moment
exhibiting the better part of valor. His
bondsmen look little sad. The coun-
sci on both sides had been to great la
Dor in preparation. The main question
involved was upon the admissibility of
the particeps as witnesses in the case,
but the absconding of the respondent
puts it out of the courts power to de-
eide it.
ORANGE COUNTY.
OrsOn Sargent, residing in that part
of Norwich, Vt, known as New Boston,
lost large new barn on Saturday, with
all is contents, through fire caused by
spontaneous combustion. Loss not
known. This is the second barn of his
that has been burned in two years.
ORLEANS COUNTY.
Mrs. Story of North Troy was found
dead in the field few days since Sup
posed cause-heart disease.
Nat Colley of Bloomington discov-
cred the hay in his barn to be on fire,
last Friday. The fire was in the bot
tom OF large NOW, where it could not
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

SPIRITUALIsT CONVENTION. The
Vermont Spiritualist Associations will
hold ii quarterly convention in North
field on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
the 9TH, 9Th and 9th of September
Good speakers will he in attendance
Board OF the hotel 81 per day. The
Central Vermont Railroad grants fee
return certificates to all who attend the
convention and pay full fare one way
over any of their lines and other roads
are expected to extend the same cour-
teSV
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

n We notice, now and then, reports
of drowning in Sebago Lake, in Maine,
and, accompanying the reports, that
such body has not been recovered as
yet. Perhaps since the good people of
Portland have no desire, or oppOrtuni-
ties, to ''mix any thing" with their
water, they are willing TO take any
thing that will wet their whistles they
are also willing to let the public use
their water supply for drowning pur-
poses, but the average man likes ''his'n
clear" and not subject to additions of
''demned moist unpleasant bodies," as
Mr.. Mantilini would put it. Water is a
nice safe beverage-if clean.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
ST, cSuhnsbrrg Galedunian.
St. Johnsbury, Vt. Friday. Aug. "a. l,
The Fairs.

State Fair, st. Adams, Sept. 11-14.
New England, Portland, Sept. 81.
Caledonia Co., st. JOhnsbury, Sept. 1870.
Chittenden Co., Essex Junction, Sept. -
Franklin Co, Sheldon, Sept. 1921.
Orleans Co, Barton, Sept. 4, and 6.
Washington Co., Montpelier, Sept lib.
Windham Co, Newfane Sept 1918.
Windsor Co., Woodstock, Sept. 25-27.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

A SUCCESSOR TO PROFESSOR CROSBY
AT DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-Dr. j. H.
Pooley of Columbus, Ohio, has been
appointed Professor of Surgery, vice
DR.. A. B. Crosby, who died about three
weeks since. DR.. Pooley has accepted,
and is expected to-day to enter upon
his duties. He is spoken of as man
of great ability, and as near the equal
of the late Dr. Crosby as could he found.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
oUrkAGEs BY MINERS.

A Bethlehem (Pa.) dispatch says sew
eral parties have recently gone into the
region of Columbia, Northumberland
and Clinton counties to solicit pro-
visions from farmers for the miners
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

AFTER THE SILK SMUGGLERs.-The
Government has dispatched secret
agents to Canada for the purpose of de-
tecting the silk smuggling ring. 1t is
believed that clue has been found to
the chief of the ring and to the person
through whom the goods were struggled
to the New York market.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

families, but instead of so doing plum
dered farm houses and destroyed crops,
and one farmer was nearly murdered
nv them
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24
RUTLAND COUNTY.

KILLED BY THE CARs.-Last Satur-
day evening, Austin w. White. clerk
at the Farmers Hotel, was killed bva
passing freight train, near what is
known as Evelyn street crossing. He
had been up the track short distance
to a pasture to milk COW, and was re-
turning with a pail, walkingon the ont
side of the track usually taken by
freight trains entering the yard. when
by some mistake he stepped upon the
track in front of the train and was
struck and thrown under it by the
deadwood of the engine. The engine
and five cars passed over him, and
when the principal portions of the body
were afterward gathered up, about
twenty-four feet beyond, nothing but
the head and shoulders and one leg
bore semblance to a human form. No
blame can be attached to any one for
the accident. Deceased was fl years
old, the owner of some property, Of
good habits, and honorable in his deal
ings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

The Russian soldiers are said to live
and fight almost wholly upon tea. The
Cossacks often carry it about in the
shape of bricks, or rather tiles, which,
before hardening, are soaked in sleeps
blood, and boiled in milk, with the ad-
dition of flour, butter and salt, so as to
constitute kind of soup. The passion
of the Russian for this beverage is simply
astonishing. In the depth of winter he
will empty twenty cups in succession,
at nearly boiling point, until he per-
spires at every pore, and then in state
of intense excitement, rush out, roll in
the snow, get up, and go on to the next
similar place of entertainment. So with
the army. With every group or circle
of tents travels the invariable tea-caul-
dron, suspended from tripod; and it
would be vain to think of computing
how many times each soldiers pannikin
is filled upon halt. 1t is his first idea.
Frequently he carries it cold in a cop
per case, as solace upon the march.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-24

be wet or reached. Help rallied and
the hay was taken out, the fire extin
guished and the barn saved. Causn 90
the fire, spontaneous combustion, prob
ably.
The frequent rains and the hot sim os
the last fortnight have greatly ipinreJ
grain and potatoes by causing them ~
rust and rot.
E. Lyron of West Charleston has
milk-room near a small brook. On a ~"
cent night the shower brought I'M t6o
brook so that the waters stood two feaC
deep in the room. The butter frkio'
and other floating articles, were singinn
ga life OH the Ocean Wave" in tjss
morning.
Yesterday morning about one o'cIooI.
not few of the people of Newport WORN
aroused by a loud, even, continnoro
whistle proceeding from an engine IT,
lasted for twenty minutes and a gooJ
many got up and looked all about tLa
village, supposing a fire had broke
out or other. serious trouble eyistaJ
1t was found in the morning thai as ~,
engine was heating up in the euoinn
HOuSc Jue SIcdn Ialscu Iue valve 81 ~,
to escape through the whistle and t6o
Waterman could not stop it. It tooC
him Il few minutes to raise the engi',
eer who at once ''shut up that whstIar
Quite daring robbery was COMMITTED
at Craftsbury Monday night, the BIN
about midnight. Mr.. Alvah Ni1er
jeweler, had seven or eight watcbe,
hung up in lower room in his hons
which were all taken. Mr.. Miller AMI
his sister were in an adjoining room
taking care of sick child at the time
No clue has yet been obtained as to tba
manner of the theft and the whole ar.
fair is a mystery Wheeler
had several hundred-weight of meal
stolen from his barn, and there are m.
mors that other thetts have been COM
mitted lately.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-03-03
Hotel Accommodation!
Livery Accommodation |!
Stage Accommodation
LIVERY STABLE,

And are prepared to furnish Horses. Car.
riages and Saddle Animals, at Q moments
notice. Special and Splendid Rigs furnished
for Picnics, Parties, etc. Horses Boarded
and the best Of care given them, at moderate
rates. Hay and Grain on hand at all times.
Horses bought and sold. All the conven.
fences of q first-clsss Stable. They also run
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-19

Court-roOm-toO nice to be used as .
spittoon by the police officers.
JOHNNY LoHRRR. OF Vine street, op-
poslte Calhoun, is rejoicing over the ar
rival OF a young Miss LOhrer. Weight
ten pounds. .--
II. L. KREHBIRL, the musical critic Of
the Gazette, was married to-day at AeBa
in Birmingham, Conn.,, to Miss Helen
Osborne. May his dom estic music be
always pitched in melodious key.
HENRY BERTLING, ESQ. OF the County
Clerks Office, who acted as Commissary
OF the Cincinnati Man ierchOr while Ut
The Louisville Salgerfest, has just re-
turned with the spoils Of War-one hun
dred and fifty empty beer kegs.
CHRISTIAN DIG. of No. 255 Main
street, youth OF seventeen, is prisaa-
er at the Hammond-street Station
house, on the char4e OF putting head
on Henry Flohr, the aged landlord OF the
house where Digs father keeps a sa-
loon. The trouble arose about a key Of
the premises which was in the posses
sion of the Dilgs. .-Y
Mr.. HoEL, a charter member Of the
Ohio Lodge of Odd-iellows, died In I.an-
caster, o., this morning. He will be
buried at O'clock Sunday IN )rniDg. W..
S. Cappellar. Esq, Deputy Auditor, re-
ceiVed a telegram to the above effect this
morning, signed by Ii. j. Reinmuul ana
L. q. Bohie, OF Lancaster.
DETECTIVES Mead and Murray this
morning came across Granville Youag
on Race street and took him to the Cen
trail Station. Young Is the accomplish
of Murray, and botn are said to have
beaten man out of $40 at the l., c. q l..
Depot. The case will be Investigated
to- morrow in the Police Court.
'dt is rumored that Captain John son,
OF the police force, will shortly be re-
moved, and that he will be succeeded by
Ex-Chief of Police Lew. Wilson."-[El-
quirer.
There's'no truth in the rumor, SO FAR
as the appointment Of Mr.. Wilson Ts
concerned. He has about as much
chance OF being Inspector Of Police Ms he
mas of betnT struck by lightning.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-19
ANDERSON AND BILL.

A Question with Two Sides to 1t.
CINCINNATI, July la
To the Editor Of the star:
l. consistent, will you please publish
the following questions, with their
proper answers:
l. ls Mr.. Foote, Of the B pard Of Public
Works, Il relative of A. L. Anderson, 1he
Engineer?
2. Is the said Anderson in the employ
OF the FOUR h-street Railroad Company
or the Board of Public Workss -
D. Is Mr., Anderson responsible for
the D.unders Whiou have recently Desa
discovered by the said Board, or does
the responsibility rest with them?
A ls IL In the power OF the said Board
10 dispense with the services OF tina
great 1glneer If tney 50 desiree
These questions may seem to be i'm,
pertinent, out as the citizens aud tax.
payers are Interested in theul, aud as so
much was promised 6y The saii r..
oi Public Works, 1t is imnorlnht In
know whether m0nopo!ies aul ricI, co.'
porations are to run them. lnrougn ,boir
engineer and MI. Fv9le, = no mas meyer
as yet Ia led to sustain aim in bis evrrr
act. IL can not be denied Thar Mr..
dersqn, as are all other military sngiu.
GERS, Is very ext avAgaul; aud now "a 1t
IL is knoWn thaI grave errors have b.,
made during his administrator IL, lac tax
Payers shou u be made acquainted wi
thtm; hence, il you VIA answer tne
aooVe questions at an early day you wi
near If,m
Enthusiastic for Anderson,
To the Editor Of the Star:
What is tue matter with John K. BpLp
Had that retaining wall been made in
Lhe subdivision of Carson and B,l, ia
Miilcreek bottom, instead OF Co,u,nb n
Avenue. do you suppose he would have
undertaken 10 give Cui. Andersvn a
o!ack eyer Anderson is the be- - enyin-
eer Clncinnatie ever had, or Will nave lor
n!ty years 10 come. Look at Lis report.
IL is scientific aud exhaustive beyoou
amy ever maue before. Bell Is ta,en,.d
bdt extremely selfish. TINS is IN, a, m.
ON. Is II oursl As tax payer am
.vr IHE Waa,.e INV
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-19

Chas. Williamson was arrested this
morning at the corner Of Third and Kim
streets, in the saloon of VIM. Jordan, By
Detectives Kushman and Ampthausr,
ON the strength Of. Information received
rom Lexington, KY, that a large rob-
berry had been recently committed there,
Williamson was at once taken to the or
fee OF the Chief Of Police, where search
OF his clothes revealed three watches,
two gold and one silver, diamond ring.
two loose diamonds, evidently once be-
longing in an ear ring, and other arsf.
cles OF value. A Mr.. Reed, Of ofLexing-
ton, soon after called al the Chic Is o.
fee, and being shown the jeweIry, at
once identified the diamond ring as his
property. The prisoner left on the 3
O'clock train this afternoon on the Ken
lucky Central Railroad for Lexington,
in charge OF Detective Ampthauer.
where he is to answer the cnarye OF
grand larceny. III
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-19
The Pennsylvania Excursion.

National Associated Press to the star.
READING, PA, July 19.-The reception
given last night to Secretary Eyarts and
Attorney. General Devens was a grand
affair and lasted from $3.50 p. NJ. till
midnight, aud was attended by. all our
prominent citizens. The grounds at
Edgemont were illuminated, and excel
lent music was discoursed by the full
Ringgold Band. The distinguished vis-
itors are highly delighted with. their
trip 80 far. No speech-making was in
dulged in last night, as the several gen.
tleInen were too tired to indulge in that
tk1nd OF luxury. The party left here
this morning for Harrisburg, by way. Of
Lebanon, at which latter place they
will stop for short time and enjoy the
hospitality OF G. Dawson Coleman, and
visit the celebrated Cornwall ore banks
and furnaces, after which they will pro-
ceed to Harrisburg. % j, -.