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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-09-27
Our New York Letter.

EDIsON's LATEST - RUNNING NIAGARA
THROUGH A WIRE THE FALLS TO
FURNISH POWER AND LIGHT THE
STEWART WILL CASE A CLAIMANT
WHO DON'T CLAIM.
NEW YORK, Sept. Ia, 1873.
To the Editor of the CdledOnidn
The march of science and discovery
seems in late years to be of the double
quick order, and in view of what has
been accomplished, | suppose we have
no right to be astonished at anything
which may happen. Still one can hard
ly help being startled at the latest pro-
position of the Edison gang, which is
nothing more nor less than cool pro-
posal to take the motive force of Niaga-
ra Falls, or any other water power, fol
that matter, and distribute it, by means
of wires, to the factories and workshops
of the country, where it is to displace
the steam. Edison calculates that the
power of Niagara is equal to all the
power generated by the consumption OF
coal throughout the world, and he
claims it to be Il comparatively simple
problem to turn this force into electri-
city and carry it over cables to any re-
quired points, and there make it Ope-
rate electric engines which shall turn all
the wheels and spindles in the country
/
if necessary. Beside doing this, the
same current, according to his plan,
would be used to illuminate the facto-
ries instead of oil or gas, and with d
hundred-fold more intensity. Indeed il
seems that this very miracle has al
ready been wrought by a Connecti-
cut manufacturer who thus uses wa
terfall quarter of mile from his fac
tory to generate electricity, which be-
ing brought to his premises, turns all
his shafting, and makes the place as
light as day.
Another scheme lately presented for
a second time to the city government
savors OF the same startling novelty az
that of electric transmission of power
This is plan to lay pipes all over the
city which shall supply steam for heat.
ing and cooking purposes to all resi-
dences desiring to avail themselves OF
the privilege, and dispense with ranges
and furnaces. believe there is a good
prospect of a charter being granted to &
company formed to carry this project
into effect. The next thing will prob.
ably be a proposition from some enter.
prising individual to lay another set Of
pipes to carry lager beer and gin cock.
tails to the dining rooms and sleeping
apartments of the wicked.
Verify the world does move. What
glimpses such discoveries as these give
us of the mechanical hereafter! Will
what pity, and even contempt, will oul
grand and great grandchildren look
back upon the uncivilized condition o
us nineteenth centuryists, with our fee
bic and clumsy steam engines, oul
snail-like railroads and steamboats,, ant
the dull darkness of burning hydro car
bons for our sole illumination Really
| suppose as they look back upon us W,
shall seem to them more benighted thai
the men of the middle ages now do t,
| us.
A sort of story book phase has beer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-09-27
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
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VOLUME 42---NUMBER 2l48.

trical generator, an equivalent of the
light and heat derived from 1000 feet
of gas, costing in Springfield S2.65, may
be had for Is cents or less, while if
water power is used to manufacture
the electricity the cost is hardly more
than half this. Should Edison's san
guine expectations concerning his new
invention come to pass, then gas COM
panies and Holly steam heating COM
panies are speedily destined to become
things of the past.
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY,

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-Wel
known throughout New England as the iohitest
finest and best.
LEAD TAPE, SO inches, on reels for curtain
sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from p to inches wide, on
reels for builders [tMar.1579
LEAD PIPE, of any size or thickness.
At lowest market price for goods of equal quail
ty. FRANCIS BROWN Treas, Salem, Mass
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Portland & Ogdensburg r. R-July L, 1878.
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TRAINS MOVING EAST.
MAIL-Leaves Swanton 7.3O Cambridpe Jnnc
ton 9.15, Hardwick 10.35, East Hardwick 10 as
Greensboro 1O.55, Walden LIS Danville IL 81, St
Johnsbury 1915, East st. Johnsbury 1925 West
Concord 2.33 Miles Pond 12 4s East Concord - 56
Lunenburg LOS, arrives at Portland at 63O and
Boston next morning
EXPRESSLY, SwantOn 4.40 D. m, Cambridge
junction 6.25, Hardwick 7.52 p. m. East Hardwick
s.04 Greensboro s.13, Walden s.5e Danville 9.O2
arrives at St. JOhnsbury 9.35. p. m
TRAINS MOVING WEST
MAIL-Leaves Boston 600 and Portland 700 a.
m, Lunenburg 10, p. m East Concord 1.20 Miles
Pond .27, West Concord LII, East st. Johnsbury
1.50, arrive st. JOhnsbury 200 leaves 40 Dan
vile 24o, Walden 3Ol, Greensboro 32l East Hard
wick $50, Hardwick $40, Cambridge Junction
500, arrives at Swanton at 6.25 D. M
EXPRESS.-Leaves st. Johnsbury s.55 a. M,
Danville 9.27, Walden $50. Greensboro 10 10,
East Hardwick 1920 Hardwick 1896. Cambridge
Junction 12 TO- Swanton I.5O D. M.
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BUSINESS 9ireftorp.
Name, Business and Location Of the lead
ing Business Houses in st. JOhnS6uYy.


ing Business Houses in st. JOhRSbury.
Agricultural Tools and Hardware.
HASKELL 81 SONS, Hoyt's Block, r. R. st
ApOthecaries.
9. C. BINGHAM, No. s. Bank Block, Main st.
Attorneys at Law.
NJ MONTGOMERY, Jewett's Building, R. R. st.
ELISHA MAY, over Hall g. Fletchers Store.
GELDEN & IDE, No. Caedonian Blk, up stairs
Books and Stationery.
HOWARD & ROWELL, Caledonian Blk, Main st
Book Binders.
e. NJ. STONE & CO., Agt's Monument Square.
BIanLs--Legal and Business.
g. NJ. STONE & CO., Monument Square.
Bakers and Confectioners.
CROSS & BRADLEY, Main Street.
Clothing for Men and Boys.
Il. Il T. FAIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Crockery, Glass and Stone Ware.
T.. Il II. FAIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Carpeting, Paper Hangings, Window-shades
L. IS T. FAIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Dentists.
!. l.. PERKINS, Caledonian Block, Main Street.
w. 1. Goods, Groceries and Fruits,
MATHEWS & PETTENGILL, Eastern Avenue
Dry Goods, and Ladies' Fancy Goods.
.. H. HALE, Avenue Block, r. R. Street.
Furniture and Caskets.
HALL s. SWITSER, Main Street.
CALDERWOOD, 81 SEVERANCE, LOO.F. Blk,
File Manufacturer.
ST. JOhnsbury File Works, opp. Passenger Depot
Groceries and Housekeeping Goods.
&. " 4. FAIRBANKS g. CO., Fairbanks Village.
Insurance, Lhe.)
f.. E. SARGENT, (lEtna,) Railroad Street.
Photographs.
D. A. CLIFFORD, Caledonan Block, Main Street
Printers and Publishers.
=. NJ. STONE g. CO., Caledonian Block, Main st.
Paddock Iron Works.
DAN'L THOMPSON, Proprietor, Paddock Village
Stoves and Tin Ware.
IL. L. g. D. Q. WOODRUFF Railroad Street.
II. COWDERY, Eastern Avenue.
Watches, Jewelry and Toys.
HOWARD & ROWELL, CaledOnian Blk, Main ST
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DISTRESSING STATE OF AFFAIRS AT
MEMPHIS.

DR.. Ramsey, who went to Memphis
with nurses, has returned. He says
when five miles from Memphis the air
was laden with fever poison, and when
he approached the city the stencil was
sickening. The greatest need seems to
be for provisions, clothing, physicians,
money, nurses and medicines. The ne
groes and poor whites from fifteen
miles around have flOcked in, hearing
that they could get something to eat.
Hundreds are going about streets, espe
cially cOlored women, with hardly any
thing on. The sights are distressing.
So far no serious outbreak has occurred
but the better classes are in constant
terror.
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Never stop to argue the point with
an excited hornet.
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The Horrors of the Plague at Grenada
---Heartrending Details.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13. - A letter
from Mrs. Col. Baugh, who resides in
the vicinity of Grenada, gives the fol-
lowing details of the plague in that To-
cality: "Many citizens left Grenada
when the fever broke out, without clos
ing their houses, and with only what
apparel they had on. They will return
destitute to their plundered homes. The
sick and dying are now suffering terri
bly, for the want of clean clothing and
bedding. The best citizens after death
are rolled up in their bedding just as
they died, and dumped into graves so
shallow that the horrible stencil fills
the air with its poison. The living and
dead lie often on the same coach, till an
opportunity for burying the latter arises.
The unfortunate victims have moth
ing to eat only as cooked and sent in,
having no one to attend and prepare
what little they can get to eat. Some
families to the very last member have
died within few hours after the first
attack. The telegraph OPERATOR
brave, noble and heroic man-was com
PEELED to bury his wife with his own
hands
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
MT. Vcsuvius.

Should an eruption occur in this volcano,
and cause the destruction of one-half OF the
inhabitants who live in the vicinity the remain
der, who barely escape with their lives, imme-
diately move back upon the half-cooled lava,
and there live in constant fear OF another
eruption, foolishly fancying that the only ten
antable portion of the earth rests within the
shadow of the great volcano. This fairly il
Illustrates the force of habit, and the persisten-
CIV with which people cling to opinions when
once formed. For example, DR.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery cures ineipient consump-
ton, coughs, colds, and al affections Of the
liver and blood, yet some still depend upon
physicians and remedies that have naught but
repeated failures TO which they can refer
And although DIR. Plerce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is sold under positive guarantee to cure
those weaknesses peculiar to women, and not
withstanding that thousands OF women bear
testimony to its efficacy, and the truth OF all
statements made concerning il, many yet sub
NIT to the use of caustc and the knife. Again,
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, no
larger than mustard seeds, will positively cure
constipation, where il is dependent upon dys-
pepsia or torpid liver: yet some still depend
for relief upon the "blue pill'' or huge doses
of drastic cathartic medicine. In the face OF
such facts, can we wonder at the blindness OF
the poor Italiansl -
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
Cliford's Febrifuge.-In the cur

Clifford's Febrifuge.-In the cure of
Fever and Ague this remedy displays ex-
traordinary powers. Properly used, no case
mittent character, including that most dis
tressing disease, periodical Neuralgia, have
been found TO yield, with equal certainty, to
its influence. 1t eradicatcs all malaria from
the system, gives tone and vigor TO the whole
body, and prevents disease from becoming
seated. Try CLIFFoRD's FFBBIFUGE; it Is
sure, safe and speedy in its action. You viii
never regret buying the first hottie, and you
will have discovered a friend you can not al
ford TO lose. J. C. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by all Druggists. It. Louis.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
DEArHy,oFi THE POPE.

The remains ,of the late Pope were
publicly exhibited at vt. Peters on the
10th. The crowd was tremendous, and
many women tainted. IA company of
soldiers had to enter the church to regu-
late the passage of the crowds. The
body, arrayed in pontifcal robes, lay on
a crimson bed, at each corner of which
stood member of the Noble Guard,
with drawn sword. The bed was sur
rounded by - large candelabra, and
was so arranged that the feet of the de-
ceased were outside the altar rails, in Or
der that the faithful might kiss them.
The face was calm and unchanged by
death.
A Rome dispatch of the 18th says:
In reply to question from several for
eign courts, the Papal Nuncios have
been instructed to announce that the
funeral of the late Pope will be pri-
vately celebrated in the Sistine Chapel
on the 10Th, 10th and 18th instant; con-
sequently persons attending the service
will do so in private manner.
This course is adopted, it is be-
lieved, to avoid the necessity of
either assigning or refusing to
assign special accommodations at the
funeral for the Italian royal family and
ministers. The Chamberlain has de-
clared to the Catholic Governments that
the assembling of the Conclave in Rome
must not be considered as prejudicing
any questions affecting the rights. of the
Holy See. The Cardinals will assemble
in Conclave on the evening of the 18th
inst. The proclamation of the new
Pope will be made to the Catholic world
from the grand balcony of the Vatican
Basilica.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02

On recent voyage of the English
ship Glamis Castle, the Captain appeal
ed to the crew, composed of English
men, Scotchmen, and Cinnamon, to
man a boat to rescue some shipwrecked
sailors. Considerable risk attended the
attempt, and the Englishmen and
Scotchmen refused to respond to the
appeal on account of their wives and
families. The Cinnamon, however,
manned the boat, and succeeded in res
cuing the Captain and some of the
crew of the shipwrecked vessel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02

CoysuNPTTox-For the cure Of this distress
ing disease there has been no fns-lieine yet dis,
covered that can show more eyidence OF reai
merit than Aliens Lung Balssm. Ihis une-
quzlcd e1Pectorsnt for curing consum tion,
and all diseases leading 20 it. such a. ancctions
OF the throat, lung, and al diseases OF We
uplmonary 0rraus. Il iutrvducsi % tie suffer
ing f,uhlie after IT, merits for the cure OF such
diseases have been fully tested by the medical
faculty. The Balsam j. consequently, recon-
mended bv .lIv.irisns Who have become &C
Quainted with ifs great srccess-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

lIHf-.tftl Isl Al az
CRULLERs! L4eggs, 2 ounces butter,
10 ounces sugar, 4 cup sweet milk;
knead very stiff, and fry same as dough-
nuts. III W. ~. an
GRAHAM BREAD.-Dissolve 2 table
spoonfuls of yeast in pint Of lukeIwarm
water; add l quart wheat flour Cor l
quart white Indian meal) mix thor
oughly and let stand in warm place I'M
til light; when light add quart luke
warm water in which dissolve i table,
spoonful salt and of sugar; mix in
sufficient quantity graham flour to form
soft dough (about 4 quarts); let rise,
knead and bake in moderate oven.
OMELET.-4 fresh eggs artfully sep
arated; beat the whites to a stiff froth;
then beat the yelks and carefully mix,
adding 1 tablespoonful of milk and a
little salt. They should only be pre-
pared in time to place upon the table
While beating the eggs have your spi-
.der, heating; ii should be Kissing hot,
but not SO as to burn butter it smoothS
and pour in your eggs. Allow it to
come to- a rich brown; then turn half
kover and take up Immediately, and you
will have delicious breakfast or lunch
relish. ,Yr--AT~ p .,.;.S-
\ STEwED OYSTERS. Drain the liquor
from.2 quarts of oysters; add a small
teacup Of hot water, little salt and pep
per; set in over the fire in a saucepan,
when it comes to a boil, add a large
|cupful Of rich, milk. Let it boil up
once; then add the oysters, and let
them boil 8 or 4 minutes; add table,
spoonfuls of butter; as soon as it is
melted and stirred in remove from the
fire. Serve at once with oyster or cream
crackers, Oysters become tough. if
cooked too much. xxx or q a ~. ,5 ~ E1 ,,
YORKSHIRE PUDDING.A2 eggs beaten
we'll add a few spoonfuls of milk, and
flour to stiff batter, with . teaspoonful
of SALT then add at intervals sufficient
milkyto make a, thin batter, ct will
not need more than pint in all.)T If
it contains Jumps it is not properlyrhix
ed. Have ready in the dripping-pan,
in which you have roasted your beef,s2
tablespoonful Of boiling fat; pour into
this your batter and cook in a quick
oven, tito the bottom, for about 20
minutes, which will be- found sufficient
to brown it nicely il The, proper condi-
tions are complied with. -,',''. ! 49,
PLAIN CHICKEN FRIcAssEE.-Cut up
the chickens, and wash well in salt
water; put them in a pot with enough
cold water to cover, them add l(foE two
chickens) j pound Of salt pork, cut upin
thin strips; cover, and let heat very
slowly, then stew until the fowls are
tender. Cook slowly-if they cook fast
they tougher and shrink. When almost
done add, if desired, a chopped onion
or two, some parsley and pepper; cover
closely again, and, when it has heated
to boiling, stir in slowly teacupful
milk containing 2 beaten eggs and 2
teaspoonfuls of flour; boilup again, and
add tablespoonful good butter. Ar
range the chicken nicely in a deep dish,
pour the gravy over, and serve hot.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02

A BOOK farmer in the upper end of
the county, noticing that when he fed
corn to his ducks and hens the former
obtained the most food, on account Of
their fat bills, thought it an imposition
on the latter, and accordingly whitfield
the bills of the ducks down to point.
Nothing partial about him.-Norristor"
Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
Hh.um.ri.m Quickly cured.

"Durzng's Rheumatic BerDeo<. Tie CREST ~.
fsvzsai HoiioiIs vii positively cure any c.se ~
rbeu-stis-, On the face a tbs ez-1h- Prce 81 q
b,etls sid by ali DruzzistsL Send for crcalsr
% Hslvkeustine 4 Bentl.J. WssaingtOn, u. q
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02

NEARLY all brentwood pipes are
made of laurel roots plentifully found
in Maryland.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02
M. se., ana MOS, Economical.

Houfektepers are irving the cheap, aduItcr.
ated baking powdersa "wido berth, and why
absolutely pure, full-strcngth, full.weight arti-
Gle, such us DooLEr's Ynlsr POWDER, which
never fails to produce light, wholesome aud
nutritious biscuits, rolls, mullins, wafiles and
griddlc-caltes of all kinds is by far the cheap
est and most economical .ee.r.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-02

SUFFERING cured by Bates Appliances. Send
for tcscriptiou to Simpeon d Co, Box 5078,N.Y.
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mothers, Mothers, Motner..

-. Mothers, Mothers, Mothers.
Don't fail tn procure Mrs. WNsIDw's SooTH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases Of tecthing in chill
iren. It relieves the child from pain, cures wind
collie regulates the b,wels aud, by giving relief
and health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
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passed.
- BE IL enacrcd by the senate and House Of
,.eprt-entsffves Of the United States of
l.lltIlci, in Congress assembled. That there
T.-lll Dc coined at the several minf- OF the
sniied States silver dollars Of the weight Of
80 grains. troy. Of standard silver. pro-
y, ,t.lei In the act 81 January j, lss5. on which
s.-sll De the devices and superscripfion pro-
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UHEH WRTTTG0 To ADvKRTIsRRA
90 fSks pape~.
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from cough coz, asthma, bronchitis any Of the va
rous pulmonary troubles that 70 often fnlnase W o1h
Lime" safe and elcacOils remedy. Ibis Is no qnaek
Trepafaii but Is regularly prescribed by the medlcal
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