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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
St. Johnsbury House Re-opened.

On returning from Chicago without
his prisoner, Nh. Walker swept out his
office, tore the boards off the front door
and windows, removed the black cam
brio from the sign, and on Monday
afternoon burst out into the following
joyous pecan, which was circulated
through the town in small handful
form:
est. Johnsbury House Extra The
st. JOhnsbury House, having been re-
fitted and refurnished, will this day be
re-opened to the public. Trespassers
and interlopers, beware l still con-
tinue to hold the fort and run this
house. "Stand firm" "The beginning
of the end is not in sight"
GEO. B. WALKER,
Sole proprietor and Lessee"
That is to say, after boarding up his
house and keeping it closed for seven
weeks, the lessee finds no one cares, as
there are plenty other hotel accommo-
dations,-that he is the laughing stock
of every body,-and besides that it
does not pay. So he backs down in
this graceful manner, and opens his
house again to the public. The "endn
came sooner than expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05

Mr.. C. C. Bingham is agent for the
telephone of which such wonderful re-
suits are recorded in another place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
WAN TED.

By the advertiser Partner with about $500 cash.
No risk whatever and profitable returns in four or
five months. Would not be compulsory to take an
active part full particulars given on application
to H. M TAYLOR, Avenue House, ST. Johns
bury, vt. it,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
lFURS1FURS1

The largest assortment of Ladies' Misses and
Shiidre9 Furs ever offered in st. Johnsbury will
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05

house near south end of Cliff street nearly
new; seven rooms in main part; ell and shed. A /
in good repair, and a desirable house.
1912 HORACE CARPENTER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
Tenement to Rent

A comfortable tenement of five or six rooms for
small family-warm and pleasant.
= CHARLES S. HASTINGS,
6u Spring Street
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
eNeu advertisements.
BOARD,
FOR SALE or TO RENT,

Light pleasant rooms for one or two Boarders-
warmed by furnace if desired.
1011 c. NJ. CARPENTER .
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05

Peacham. ......l ...
Misses Jane and Abbie Chamberlin
went to Boston last week to spend the
winter.
Mr.. Eugene McClary, principal of the
High School at Malone, N. Y, is in
town visiting friends.
Mr.. Nelson McClary of Hanover, N.
H., is also in town spending few days.
Rev. P. N. Granger of st. Adams,
spent Thanksgiving in town at the
home of his sOn-in-law, H. A. McLach-
lin.
The winter term of the Academy
commenced Tuesday. With its present
management this school will no doubt
continue to be successful.
Andrew Whitehill sold his seven
months-calf that weighed 700 pounds
to man in Corinth for $25.
VIM. Fl. Lynds raised $50 bushels of
barley from six bushels of seed on four
acres of land, using % loads manure to
the acre, lightly plowed in.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05

Lyndon. ra
At the town meeting last Tuesday it
was voted to raise 124 cents on a dollar
OF Grand List. This pays state, county
and school tax, the running expenses of
the town, and one-fourth of the town
debt. The town expenses the past year
were $3527, which is considerably less
than the year previous.
p. A. Vinton has moved into j. D.
Harvey's new house at the Centre.
L. c. Grandey has recently purchased
in Canada a large lot of logs which he
will take to Lyndonville and convert
into lumber. He is about to put in
machinery for this purpose.
D. P. Hall took thirty men to Michi-
gan with him this week, to work fol
him numbering.
The school at the Centre commenced
last Monday, with Miss Virginia Marsh
of ClaremOnt, N. H., as teacher.
By order of the selectmen the mud
hole north of the Centre, has at last
been filled up. This has been a nuis-
ance of long standing, and auhy it was
not fixed years ago we don't know.
Fresh hogs are selling at six cents
per pound, and beef at five and six
cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-05
PATENT

and how to obtain them. Pamphlet free upon re-
ceipt of Stamp for postage. Address,
GILMORE, SMITH & CO., Solicitors of Patents,
If Near Patent Office, Washing ton, d. G.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION
The White and Black Wells.

The White and Black Wells.
70 the Church Of St. John the Baptist, Dry
ades street, yesterday, was witnessed the very
interesting ceremony OF the reception OF
three and the profession Of two young ladies
y Nuns Of the Dominican Order. These re-
ceived were Miss M. Kelly, Miss Cecilia Jones
md Miss Mary Barrett, niece IT our respected
iollow-citizen l.. +. Barrett Esq, attorney at
Nv
Those who made their profession, or took
We black veil. were Miss M. Flanagan, OF
Dublin, In religion Sister Mary Catherine,
snd Miss Mary +. Gilmore, In religion Sister
larry Agnes. Miss Gilmore is the niece or
more
The ceremonial was beautiful, solemn and
mposing In the highest degree The church
Nas crowded with spectators; In the sanctu-
w, the reverend clergy and many acolytes,
arrayed In the robes of the church, awaited
We coming Of the applicants Each of the
young ladies, az they advanced, was attended
NJ four bridesmaids. all dressed as Ii going
Ra marriage feast.
Very Rev. G.. Raymond, v. g.. offlciated,
III OF ceremonies) kinny, Moynihan,
O'Reagan, Heslin, Giesen, McKiniry, Simon,
4ndrieu, O'Neill, Kennedy and McGuey.
Alter the service rejection was served In the
Mshibltion hall Of the convent, where many
trends OF the institution and Its inmates met.
passed an agreeable hour and parted,
.Maving behind blessing, and taking with
ZEN lem pleasant recollections Of the day and
NE occasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
NUISANCEB.
Something That Calls for Prompt
Action on the Part Of the City
Officials and Police.

officials and Police.
The subjoined letter treats Of subject that
has long been complained OF, and which
merits and should receive the immediate at
tentfon Of the municipal authorities. The
establishment of the infamous dens referred
to In the most central and beautiful portions
OF our city has grown to be such fragrant
nuisance that some action has come to be ab-
soluteiy necessary, and the DEMOCRAT, In the
interest Of public deceney and ON behalf Of
those citizens who have been outraged by the
existence OF an evil for which there seemed
to be no remedy, demands that the city
officials and police authorities use their COM
bined power to effect reform In this matter.
To the Editor u the Democrat:
Gould you not, as good citizen, use your
power and influence to prevent the establish
ment OF those dens 81 infamy. designation
houses and houses OF prostitution, In the
midst and very best parts Of our poor city,
They are being scattered all over our finest
families, and yet WHEEL the police are told
about It they simply say, Nothing can be
done 30 long as they do not disturb the
PEACE" Are they not disturbing the peace Of
mind OF the viTtuous class In carrying on their
vocation In the midst OF people who have
families Of children, especially daughters,
growing up2 Our officials must indeed be
weak, and the laws very much in need OF re-
form, II such shameful dens are TO be encOIr-
aged and to be allowed to exist.
Respectfully, OBSERVER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy of Music.

Inc sparkling opera, "Fatinitza," was pre-
se1ted ct the Academy last night for the last
une. The reputation already established by
we excellent company that assisted In the
.endltion Of the opera renders it certain that
~ forthcoming attractions In the repertory
slil De OF high order OF merit. The leading
.l1sts possess excellent musical ability and
We studied their art to great advantage.
Alsses Blanche Correlli and Hosner are
pi.slnstaking In their efforts. and the effect
! 1eY produce on their audiences proves that
i 80 e1ect aimed at Is always produced. The
r~es1pany, as whole, possess an advantage
wy usually noticed Id similar organizati Ions
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
Sixth District Court.

Jas. Ford and Justine Ford vs. W. Fl.
Brooke. constable; John Cain, Fourth Justice
OF the Peace, and others-Suit for $1,000 DANA
GEES Plaintiffs allege that the defendants,
Brooks and Cain aud one f. Sanchez entered
into d conspiracy to break up their business
That In carrying out the conspiracy Sanchez
instituted suit against plaintiffs In the
Fourth Justices Court for fifty.five cents.
which he bad falsely declared was due by
plaintiffs to his wife for services rendered.
That Gain, as justice Of the peace, fixed day
for trial OF the case; that plaintiffs were pres
ent on the said day, prepared TO defend their
suit; that 1t was discussed without the hear
that subsequently, and without previous
notice Of trial or judgment. their property
was seized under writ Of feri facias, and
held to satisfy the original claim Of fifty-five
cents, and the costs 81 court, the two amount
ing to SIS O5. TO release their property they
paid the amount under protest. aud they
Claim that by the proceeding they have suf-
fered In their feelings and business to the
amount named.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
CITY ECHOES.

Tuesday evening child OF Mr.. Burkstein,
residing on Marais street, near Toulouse, was
severely bitten by vicious dog.
negro woman Daned Pascal was arrested
by Officer Il. Ruiz and locked UP Id the
Fourth Station, charged with sleeping In a
tomb In the st. Louis graveyard.
Wesley Silvestre was arrested at the insti-
cation Of his wife, who charged him with
assaultlDg and wounding with dangerous
weapon.
Tuesday night e. Ell. Lehde's jewelry store,
No. $50 Magazine street. was damaged by fire
to the amount Of SIS by the explosion Of a
gasoline oil lamp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
A RETURNING PILGRIM.

John Ray, who went on to Washington to
break the official neck OF Collector OF the
Port Badger, and got snubbed by John Sher-
man, returns to the city to-day. His treat
ment has occasioned a considerable display
In the ranks OF that portion OF the Repub-
lican party which Id fighting the Custom
House and It's followers, aud the returning
pilgrim Id regarded as d much abused indi-
vidual and martyr to the cause, and will
receive sympathetic welcome.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
rlRRlAeEs, BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

The following marriages, births and deaths
vre yesterday recorded In the Office OF thu
Board Of Health:
MARRIAGES.
Jseob Lewis to Elizabeth Gould.
Daniel Webster to Lizzie Gray.
BIRTHS.
Mrs, Chas. w. Altman, q daughter.
Mrs, Geo. Teusch, a daughter.
Mrs Jenny Lefoirs, a. son.
Mr.. Steve DomiDguez, daughter.
Mrs Laurence Hamburger, daughter.
Mrs. J.. G.. Lescalie, d son.
Mrs. Gus Aubery, q daughter.
Mrs. P. y. Mcclure, son.
Mrs.. A. q. Teles, daughter.
DEATHS.
! VIM. P. Vincent, so years.
r. n. Trouvlt, 10 years.
Edward Pomcrade, 76 years.
Geo Hemmiger, So years.
Catherine Hess. GO years.
Vim. Jacobs, 2 years.
Adam BOusqt1et, months.
John Forbes, month.
a. d. Gould, 3 months.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

NEW SALooN.-Mr. ErDe.t Bernard will
open the new saloon which has Just been fitted
no In tasty and comfortable style. this morn
Ing. at No. "a Gravier street. The doors will
be thrown open at 10 O'Clock O. M. when a
splendid hot lunch will be served 10 to the
many who viii doubtless DO on hand. This To-
eality Is q convenient place for merchants doing
business on the streets between Magazine and
tho leyee. and Will doubtless be well patronized.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
the mennbers composing Il act IS well q they

Tonight the public will have m opportuni-
ty Of witnessing unique entertainment,
lei. IA. y. Rinafefa," performed by members
OF the company who were la the original cast
at the New York Fifth Avenue Theatre. The
cast In the principal roles will be AZ follows
Miss Blanche COrreli as Josephine; Miss
Agnes Hallock 40 Buttercup; Miss Eva By
ron as Hebe: Mr.. Henri Laurent as Ralph.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

WARRINGTON, Sept. N--For the East Gulf
se1tes, partly cloudy weather, lower tempera-
tsre. higher barometer, northerly Winds.
rnr ffs West Gulf States, cloudy weather,
sth rain areas, easterly winds, stationary Or
nUhar temperature, stationary or lower
srorneter Id the eastern portions.
Tor the Tennessee and Ohio Valley, clear
nartly cloudy weather. northerly winds,
rsring 70 easter1y, rising preceded n the
cnature, higher barometer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
INSURANCE OIL.
PLANET OIL.

OIL has bsen sold by the proprietors for ten
Years psst. and NO ACCIDENT HAsAEyEE HAP
PEHRD FROM IT'S USE.
Ths Planet OH lie regular and uniform In
quality, never under the United States stand
ard Ut refined petroleum. and it costs but a
trifIe over common coal oil.
Planet OIL IL especially recommended TO con-
sumers who do not will to pay the price of IN
aurance Oil, NJ this best cheap oil In The
mNrket.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

This celebrated Fluid. prepared By process
known only 10 the proprietOrs, is the best and
most reliable Of all ths products Of petrolenm
for use In metallic and portable GAS LAMPS
and LANTERNS
TO the best coal gas; Is free from smoke or
offsnsiv- odor. aud does not char this wick or
No other Fluid or OIL should be used In port
able gas lamps or lanterns.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
AN INSPECTION.

DR.. w. G.. Austin, vice president Of the
Board Of Health. yesterday went to the Rigo-
let's for the purpose Of inspecting the station
there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
CANDIDATES.

rJ,HE STATE aUPERIHTENDENCY OF PUB.
y lie Education under the New CoDstitu-
ton Conforming to the expressed desire of
enlightened citizens OF several parishes the
subscriber 10 a can fidate for re- nomination and
RS election "a State Superintendent OF Public
Education. He solicits the voluntary support
OF all friends Of non par ttsan schools, Ia which
the Fundamental principles OF morality shall be
sxemplifisd la the character of the teachers.
aud b, epjoined By them upon the pupils. to-
Rether With the mental instruction IMPAIRED
ROBT. M, LUSHER.
August %, 1879. hu2sH
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
Gentlemen's C0IOred Shirts.

lot Of 7sc, 81. q Is and 81 50 last years goods
reduced to 60c each.
Another lot Of better goods and better styles. all
put at one price-S1 10 each.
Some good styles Of COLORED ALL LINEN
SHIRTS In stock at cost. 20 rs each, former
price az per dozen.
stylish. at 81 75 each. regular price ~ per
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
TILE HOOD BENEFIT.
The Performances of the Orleans
Dramatic Association at tho
Grand Opera House,

The Performance of the Orleans
Dramatic Association at tho
Grand Opera House.
large and enthusiastic audience gathered
1.-THE Grand Opera House last night In re-
ponse to the call Of the benefit performance
indered by the Orleans Dramatic Assocla-
ION In aid OF tho fund for the orphans Of the
| Hse Gen. Hood. Standing room in the aisles
4ths dress circle wes Ia big demand, and the
hdies and gentlemen who were engaged In
NE performance received a generous encour-
Nement to do their best In the different roles
assigned them. It Is needless to say that
ILLS encouragement was highly appreciated
The military comedy Of "Ours' was the play
presented, which was cast as follows:
Dill Alexander shendryn. Bart Mr.. Geo Stem
lssas McRlster .Mr. D. n e. B Se5aeap
sss ohs Jeas hf e. Bs ni1ass
larry Nstley. ............-.... Miss nadts Vivian
gAnche Hnye ..........s-...+.-... Miss Conway
LADY bheDdryu. s-.......s. Miss Gallagher
Particularly noticeable were the excellent
tharacterizations Of Messrs. Pickles and
Benham aud Miss Vivian. The several gags
Nat were introduced during the representa-
non were neatly turned and received In
liant plaudited recognition. The wait be-
tween the second and third acts WAS some
what lengthy, but the beautiful scenery that
vas presented to view rs the curtain rose
more than compensated for the delay. The
ne military band and assisted by the Wash
mgton Artillery. Louisiana Field Artillery,
L0uislana's Own and the Continentals, was
nicely executed and warmly applauded.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
THE COURTS.
Fifth District Court.

F11th DTBtT1Ct court.
O. NJ. Pasteur pTays to he adju6ged lnso!-
vent and granted the benefits of the insolvsnt
lar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

Special MOtfce-T0 shippers via the
freight ahlpued per steamer John H. Hanna.
Oh Vt HDAYs. Tor all points on this rod.
Will DO charged same as III on through bills
ladjnRs. JOHN JANNEY,
se1atf j. n. CABIN. Agents.
Gt Harris Loan Office, upon which interest has
accrued. II not paid ON or before the T. R5T OF
OCTOBER, said pledges will be offered tor
sale. se13 II
The WDmmn's Christian UnlOn will
meet on the first and second TUESDAY ia each
month. ut II o.. M. at the Oarondslst street
Methodist Church,
MRS. ]. ]. LYONS. President,
MRs. Fl. J. Coop. sscrstary. de6 Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
Gasoline for Gas Machines.

Distilled expressly for the I. 0. 7. CO.. and
with peculiar regard for the changes of tenn
perature so common In this climate.
Unedualed for generating gas, or for carbu-
retinR coal gas
Projectors. patentees and owners Of GAS
MACHINES cannot overestimate the import
gravity and quality. as success depends so
nuch on thu 60 conditions.
IL You want your Gas M 4chines to work WELL
and give brilliant light. buy your Gasoline Of
the Insurance Oil Tank Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
WEATHER BULLETIN.

Ma DmANTMMk1, l
elenA Service. United States Army.
.AAoroioxIc0J record Tor the efkht nnnfs
mi n ii .. M. WednesdAY. September y.
..'.sIfnns taken al the same moment Of
time SE all stations.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

WHITE SHIRTS,
READY FOR INSTANT USE.
All Sizes-13 to IS Neck.
LOT sfo-A good open back SHIRT, linen trim.
minRs. with cuffs. properly finished, re-
LOT C-Our regular ONE DOLLAR SHIRT.
the be value IN New Orleans at that price.
reduced to 30 cents each.
LOT a Wamsutta COTTON BODY with OF
Without cuffs. open back. good serviceable
shirt at 81 20 each.
LOT L-Same style. body of New York Mills. a
shirt Of best materials and make. reduced
LOT A ia stylish CORDED SHIRT. well
known TO our customers. regular price
81 Is, now 81 so.
LOT 2l2---Also well known, PLAIN BOSOM
open front. with fly. regular price y 25. now
Lof 1.-TWO PLAITs. open front and but
tons. without collar. good shirt. price 81 rs.
now 81 tS.
LOT oil Much the Same sHIRT MS 49, only
long bosom, collars attached. regular price
LOT 42s-TWO AND THREE pLAITs. extra
long bosom. open front. with buttons and
f!y 20 collars, regular price 50 %. now 81 so
and three plaits. With collars attached. reRu.
lar price "a 30. now II 75.
LOT e75-TWO AND THREE PLAITS. extra
long bosom and fly, best shirt made. no col.
ri are: regular pFttGf z q. now g.
made collars attached, regular price S.
now reduced to 81 25.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
WEATHER PasRAnILlTyEs.

TSximnm tenn erature 81: minimum ~
s 6afnfaIt lg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25
yVANTS.


Co~ks. ChsmbermaiAs. et1.
NIANTED-BYA BTEADT7 w0tf liz. Il SIT
w uation az cook. Gan furnish Kood refer
enens. and also Can mrke good light bread.
Address M H.. Democrat Office. seas 3t1
A WET NURSE WANTS A SITUATION.
IL Address G. J at this Office. Immediately,
or apply at q. BEEEY,s Variety Store, $50 Canal
street. SEES fts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-25

The INSURANCE OIL TANK COMPANY
offer to the trade the following list OF their su
nerior and popular brands at the lowest whole
sale prfcees
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-24

q g
DR.. WOODBRIDGE describes a sun
dance recently given by the Sioux in
Montana. There were about 5000 In
dams present, the dance, which took
place in an arena $50 feet in diameter,
inclosed by willow branches, lasting
twenty eight hours. During the time
the Indians feasted on forty dogs, large
quantities of buffalo meat and delica-
cies, while the participants in the
dance subjected themselves to horrible
torture, such as having buffalo heads
suspended from Sits cut in their flesh,
the weight of which constantly in
creased the liberation. Some of the
braves tainted, and many had from so
to 200 pieces cut out of the living flesh.
Others were held to stakes, about which
they were forced to dance, by cords
fastened to their back. The perform
ance was varied by prayers to the Great
Spirit for success at the chase.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-24

Few people have correct notion of
the extent to which artificial ice is being
manufactured in the South. The sue
cess Of the process employed has been
so marked that from Florida to Texas
the machines are being put in operation
at frequent intervals. The actual cost
of manufacturing ice on the st. Johns
river is said to be but 70 cents ton,
including the storage and delivery. AS
Northern ice used to retail at from $40
to $15 ton there, it is plain that a
handsome profit remains for the manu-
facturer after putting his price so low
as to drive all natural competition from
the market. One of the machines, in
which ammonia is used to do the freez-
ing, turns out ten tons of ice daily in
the form of blocks about two and a half
feet long and ten inches in thickness.
The congelation is perfect, and many
are said to prefer ice thus made to that
formed in the laboratory of nature.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-24
One Can Testify to His Own Age

The Supreme Court of Massachusetts
has recently decided that person is a
competent witness to testify to his own
age. The case was Henry E[ill and
others against William T. Eldridge,
brought in the Superior Court for Nor
folk county. Action was brought to re-
cover for goods sold to the defendant,
whose defense was infancy and that the
goods sold were not necessaries. At
the trial in the Superior Court, without
jury, the defendant was witness,
and, under the plaintiffs objection, was
permitted to testify that, when the
goods were purchased, he was Is years
of age, and that he was, at the time of
the trial, % years of age. 1t appeared
that the defendants father was dead,
but it did not appear whether the
mother was living or not, and no other
evidence was offered. The Superior
Court found for the defendant, and ex-
ceptions were taken by the plaintiffs.
The Supreme Court has now overruled
the exceptions, holding that the evil
dence was admissible. It is decided
thst person may testify to his own
age, and such weight may be given to
his testimony as the court or Jury try
ing the case may think it entitled to re-
| ceiye.-BOstOn Advertiser.