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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

Good Company, No. IL, publishes
the papers just read before the Ameri-
can Social Science Association on the
Adulteration of Foods by Prof. S. w.
johnson of the Yale Scientific School,
and by Rev. Oscar C. McCullOch on AS
ISOLATED Charities. On the same gener-
al subject with the latter is an article
by Pres. Bascom of Wisconsin Univer-
sity on the Destruction of the Poor.
Mr.. Noble c. Butler writes of Savona-
rOla and the Renaissance Mary S.
Bull contributes some "reminiscences
OF Seward, Greeley, Lincoln and Doug
las, and there are three short stories,
several sketches and poems, and some
articles in the editorial department OF
Discussion and Suggestion that provoke
little questioning and criticism.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

CURIOUS CENSUS MANEUvERs IN
SOUTH CAROLINA.-One of the South
Carolina enumeratOrs has written to
Gen. Walker, asking permission to
withdraw certain papers for the correc-
ton of what he calls an excess by error
OF 200 names. Gen. Walker declines
to comply with his request, as there is
no possible reason for a mistake of
that kind. The insertion of 200 addi-
tional names could only have been
done by intent. By a computation
which has been made it appears that
should all the census enumerators of
that state have made similar mistake
the population would have been in
creased So per cent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08
Gentle Mothers.
My mother dear, my mother dear,
Nv gentle, gentle mother"


l thought was singing my boy to
sleep with the little ballad of which the
above is the chorus; but the blue eyes
opened, and quiet voice said, "Mam-
ma, you amt always gentle" In self
justification replied, "But, you know,
darling, mamma has to scold you when
you're naughty" "Yes'm." The ar
gument dropped; so did the little head
upon my bosom. | did not finish the
song, nor have l sung it since. Tender
ly tucking in the little trutht teller, |
reproached myself for deserving his re-
mark, and greatly questioned the truth
of my answer. Do mothers ever hare
to scold? Has scolding any legitimate
place in the family government How
is the word defined? "Railing with
clamOr; uttering rebuke in rude and
boisterous language" Is this help
full adjunct to parental authority ?
Why do Christian parents sometimes
scOld? For two reasons, as it seems
to us. First, for lack of selfcontrol
second, from habit. Children are often
terribly trying, and loud and angry
tones seem a safety valve for our stir
red tempers. Besides, we feel that
gentleness alone can never safely steer
the family bark over life's troublous
sea. Force, firmness, decision, stern
ness, even severity, are often necessary.
A suitable degree of these is not incom-
patible with gentleness. 1t is not a
synonym for weakness. The gentle
ness that makes one great comes from
subdued strength. This lovely fruit OF
the Spirit proves an element of power
The ''soft answer often costs the an
swerer dearly. Sweetness of spirit is
the outgrowth of selfcontrol. Serenity
of soul, whatever be the constitutional
characteristics, comes most frequently
from long self-discipline and prayerful
truggle.-GOOd Words.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

THE DINNER HoUR.-Edward King
says in one of his recent letters that
theatre-going is becoming less and less
common in Paris, the modern dinner
hour, which has pushed its way along
from hour to hour, coming now at Z or
8 p. NJ, too late for frequent attendance
at the theatre, except when n first night
makes society sacrifice its dinner to see
and still more to be seen. As the re-
ceived dinner hour grows later with
every generation, it would be interest
ing to know when the next century will
dine. Perhaps it will take pill of con-
centrated food instead of dinner in Or
der to leave time for its hourly paper.
A century and half ago in France the
grand monarch himself dined at 2 D.
M, and Queen Elizabeth dined the cen
fury before even earlier. Since then
dinner has passed through each hour,
crossing a and 5 p. m. in the last cen
fury. 1t has already reached p. M.
Probably the Goth century will take its
pill at midnight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

For PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO
THINK oF.-Rev. Mark Trafton touched
on subject of interest to parents of
schoOl-children in the course of his SER
mon yesterday. illustrating his point
that there are great difficulties in the
way of all success, he spoke of the wea-
riness of knowledge getting, and said
that it brought back to him the old
country schOol-house, with its seats as
hard as well-seasoned pine could make
them; and as straight in the back as a
plumb-line could draw them, where
the boys used to sit longing for the
fields, bit of thread and a bent pin
and worm. Nowadays, he said, the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

A CANNY DkEAM-The Gold Hill
News of September l8 relates the fol-
lowing tale, extraordinary if true, and
offers it as hard nut for mental phi
losophers to crack. About midnight,
and just after the accident in the Con-
solidated Imperial night before last, the
wife of Mat Winnie was found by Off
Ger Sheehan on her way to the Imperial
works. She said she had been awaken
ed just before by her husband, who
came all mangled to her bedside and
told her he had been killed in the mine.
She had got up and dressed herself and
started to ascertain the truth of what
she was indeed only too well convinced
was true. Mr.. Sheehau went with her
to the works, ascertained there had in
reality been a fearful accident, that Mr..
Winnie was indeed killed, and then
took the trembling little woman to her
children and to her desoate home.
Mrs. Winnie had not been told of the
accident except as above mentioned
until after she met Officer Sheehan.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08
Winfield Scott BIZ

Winfield Scott Bird of Eutaw, Green
county, Ala, who says he is a native OF
the South and that he fought in Lees
army, has written letter to the Chica-
go Journal in which he says: ga Re-
publican here stands no more chance
for justice and personal safety than did
our blessed Saviour at the hands of the
mob at Jerusalem. And we feel that
the blood of Judge ChisOlm, his son and
daughter, and many other murdered
Republicans, would cry out against us
II we refused to cry aloud and spare
nOt.o
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

hell in order to crafty beastly passion
for few years on earth ?
If so, let them drink and be merry if
not, let them dash from their lips the
wretched cup SO brimful of tears, crime
and perdition. Remember the cry of
poor Mrs. Auction: "Oh, the liquor
stores, the cursed liquor stores l"-Ne'c
York Tablet (CdtkOlic.)
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Moody Meetings at Mortified.

Extended report of ten days meetings at North.
field in n. Y. WITNESS, 9th and 10th, Sept Both
papers sent, post paid, for 10 cents Is copies OF
each postpaid, for dollar John DOugan d. Co,
Frankfort St, New York. GEMS OF POETRY,
beautiful new small eight-page Weekly, contain.
ing choice selections from celebrated authors. On.
ly 76 cents year. Six copies sent as samples for
10 cts SABBATH READING, Weekly-Contain.
ing sermon, S. S. Lesson, and Religious matter
80 c. year. Samples free. 52,55
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II have taken no special interest in
politics." said New York business man
the other day, "but when 1 see such in
iernal heresies prevailing as triumphed
IN Maine, | think it time every business
man should take off his coat and 90 to
work for the right. Henceforth You
may command my time and money!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

T. c. Evans, the proprietor of one of
the leading advertising agencies in
Boston, has lately moved into new and
convenient offices in the rebuilt Ire
mont temple. Mr.. Evens does large
business, having had an experience of
20 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

Postage Paid.-Subscribers will bear in mind
that the above prices include the cost of postage on
both publications, which is paid by the publishers
We cannot take any subscriptions for the above
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In no other way can the leading periodicals be
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it as a special inducement for our subscribers to
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After receiving the first number of the mag.
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w. j. BRAY,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
r. r. Street, St. bloomsbury.

can build or repair a house in short a space
of time any one in this part of the country for
keep all kinds of wOrkmen, MasOns Carpenters
Painters, Laborers and teams, so that can DO any
and all kinds of jobs by the day or by contract and
notice / will furnish all the material for building
or not as desired by parties wishing to build for
keep constantly on hand all kinds of building ma
dar, spruce and fir shingles, doors, windows,
blinds, brackets; mouldings, ladders, hardware,
thing necessary for building take jobs from the
bottom of the cellar to the top of the chimneys and
completely finish them ready for occupancy with
out any delay l keep all kinds of work going on
at the same time. I attend to my business person
ally, so that know that il is moving. By being
prompt and attentive to business hope to merit a
continuance of past favOrs and share of the pub
lie patronage. 27tf April 1st 1880.
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JERSEY STOCK AT AUCTION.

The subscriber will sell at public auction, on
Thursday, November 4, 1880 at 10 o'clock a. M,
the following described Full,blood Jersey Stock
Calves Bull Calves Nearly all of the above
stock is recorded in the American Herd Book.
Terms One years interest and security, or . per
cent. discount for cash. Sale Positive.
JOSIAH S. HENDERSON,.
Barnet, Vt, Sept. 10, 1880. 52-55
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Only One.

One sinner destroyeth much good
Feel. 8: Is.
By one man sin entered into the
world. Rom. 5: IL.
BY one mans disObedience many
were made sinners. Rom. 5: 10.
whatsoever shall offend in one point
(of the law he is guilty of all. James
?: 10.
Whosoever shall break one of these
least commandments, and shall teacf
men so, he shall be called the least il
the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5: 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

How AN ELEPHANT WAS WEIGHED.
An Indian writer relates an interest
ing anecdote concerning Shabiee, the
father of the first ruling prince of the
Mahrattas of HindOstan, who lived at
about the beginning of the seventeenth
century. On one occasion il certain
high official made vow that he would
distribute to the poor the weight of his
own elephant in silver money; but the
great difficulty that at first presented
itself was the mode of ascertaining what
this weight really was and all the
learned and clever men of the Court
seem to have endeavored in vain to
construct machine of sufficient power
to weigh the elephant. At length it is
said that Shahjee came forward, and
suggested a plan, which was simple,
and yet ingenious in the highest degree.
He caused the unwieldly animal to be
conducted along a stage, specially made
for the purpose by the water-side, into
fiat bottomed boat; and, having
marked on the boat the height to which
the water reached after the elephant
had weighed it down, the latter was
taken out, and stones substituted in
sufficient quantity to load the boat to
the same line. The stones were then
taken to the scales, and thus, to the
amazement of the Court, was ascertain
ed the true weight of the elephant
From Little Folks Magazine for March.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08
WILL BE SOLD

at an extraordinary bargain, my residence in Sum
mervi lie. A large part of purchase money can liz
mortgage.
F. E. RICHARDSON.
st. Johnsbury, July 20. 43tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

A WORD TO THE DEAR GIRLs.-Now
that you are being courted, you think,
of course, it is all very well, and it will
be nicer when you get married. But it
won't. He THINKS he's going to keep
on this high pitch of love all the time.
But he won't. He doesn't know him
self, and you don't know him. When
he sees you as many times day as he
wants to, maybe more: when he sees
your head done up regularly every
morning in curl papers and the bloom
is all off the rye when your home con-
tains good deal of wash-tub, cradle
and cook stove, he won't stand in front
of the house for one hour, out in the
cold, watching your light in the win
dow. He'll be thinking rather of get
ting out of the house. Young woman,
protract this courtship as long as you
can. Let well enough alone. A court
ship in hand is worth two marriages in
the bush. Don't marry till Christmas
after next.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, S..
- In Probate Court, holden at the Probate Office
1880.
David GOOdall, executor of the last will and
testament of Isaac Harrington, late of st. j Ohns
to said Court and Herewith files the consent and
appreciation in writing of all the devisees and Leg
to sell the homestead farm of said deceased repre-
senting that such sale would be beneficial to the
devisees and legatees and all persons interested in
into money:
WhereupOn it is ordered by said court that said
application come under consideration and be heard
on the 10th day of October A D. $780, at the Pro
bate Office in St JOhnsbury and, it is further
dered, that all persons interested be notified here.
of by publication of notice this application and
order thereon, three weeks successfully in the
CaledOnian, printed at ST. Johnsbury, before said
time OF hearing. that they may appear at said time
and place and If they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court, Attest
$3.50 HENRY FRENCH, Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08
A Good Farm For Sale.

The subscriber wishes to sell the John McLaren
farm containing about $50 acres of land, suitably
divided into pasture tillage and woodland, good
sugar orchard, and two apple orchards. This farm
is in a good state of cultivation the crops will
show. The buildings all good and consist of
house with l. and shed ATTACHED, 3 barns with eel
lar under each, and running water to both house
and barns. Said farm is situated the center
of Barnet, mile from church and school, and 5
miles from Barnet depot Any one wishing to bay
a good dairy farm will do well to call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. The
crops and stock will be sold with the place if de-
sired. For further particulars address the sub
scriber.
A P McLAREN, Admir-.
Barnet, Sept a. 1850. $3.50
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children often come home from school
with aching heads and say the lessons
are too long, but the parents laugh and
say, ''Oh, you'll never be men and
women if you don't study" BY and by
the child is laid in coffin. "Time and
again. said Mr.. Trafton, 81 have been
obliged to speak of a mysterious provl-
dence, when | knew there was no mys-
terious providence in it."-Springfietd
Republican.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

Persons DESTROYS of taking more papers
dering them in connection with the CdLedOnidn.
The CdLedOnidn will be sent for 1880 with any of
the below named publications as follows:
MoNTHLIEs.
The Household and the Caledonian s265
The American Agriculturist and Caledonian, 800
The Nursery and the Caledonian, 2.95
Harper's Young People and Caledonan $40
Wide Awake and the Caledonian, $40
st. Nicholas and the Caledonian. 4.a5
Scribners Monthly and the CaledOnian $40
Harpers Magazine and the Caledonian $40
wEEKLIEs.
n. Y. Tribune and the CaledOnian, $500
Springfield Republican and CaledOnan, $40
Scientific American and the CALIFORNIAN $50
Supplement g 40
N. K. Farmer and the Caledonian 315|
The Rural New Yorker and Caledonian. 375|
Youths Companion new subs.) & Caledonian BIS
Harper's Weekly and Caledonian, $40
Harper's Bazaar and Caledonian $40
The Christian Union and Caledonian 425
N. Y. Observer NEW subs.l and Caledonian 400
sEAI-wEEKLIEs.
Semi Weekly Tribune and the Caledonian 400
The Springfield Republican and Caledonian, g75
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he having recently purchased all the pillow patterns
and fixtures of the Buzzell works. The attention
of farmers everywhere is called to the fact that
shall keep on hand, and ready at short notice
ev erything in the line of pillow repairs
G. W. BONETT
ST. Johnsbury, Sept l, 1880 1854
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-08

CTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DIsTRIcT "a
- In Probate Court holden at the Probate Otfcs
in st. Johnsbury, in said District on the goth dsv
of September, A. d. 1880. Jay
VIM b. johnson, administrator upon the estate of
Edwin W. Barker late of st. JOhnsbury in said dis
trict deceased, presents his administration account
for examination and allowance, and makes applica.
ton for decree of distribution and partition of
the estate of sat9 deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a ses
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
st. JOhnsbury, on the 9th day of October, A. ID
1880, for hearing and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian
a newspaper published at st. JOhnsbury, previous
to said time appointed for hearing, that they NAV
appear at said time and place and show cause Il
any they may have why said account should NOT
be allowed, and such decree made
By the Court Attest
52-54 HENRY FPFNCH Pagistar
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The following is the sworn statement to the In
surance Commissioner of Massachusetts of the fl
nancial condition of the
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BRASS AND IRON
FOUN DRY.
PLoW CASTINGS,

The subscriber in addition to the general bust
ness OF his foundry, has added the manufacture OF
all kinds of
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.GgEafes.

STATE OF VERMONT CALFDoNI. D1--r-------
- In Probate CouFs held at the Probate 6$I s.
St Johnsbury, in said District on the iSt HS 9 in
September, A. D. 1880 '''o io'h day
David f. johnson, administrator unon a..
OF Samuel Farr late of Newark. in said estate
deceased, presents his administrator ac
examination and allowance aud makes anDi;no.i or
tate of said deceased vi 'he e.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that a.,
account and said application be referred Ia Sad
SION thereof, to be held at the Probate Office 'gs
said st. JOhnsbury, on the 10Th dav of OO a9 IN
A. ID. 1880 for hearing and decision thereon oS
it is further ordered that notice hereof he o ana
to all persons interested by publication of the
three weeks successfully in the CaIedoniaSsa same
newspaper printed at St. JOhnsbury. nTaai, a
to said time appointed for hearing, that tbev
appear at said time and place. and show cam lay
any they may have, why said account should NJ,
be allowed and such decree made uol
By the Court, Attest,
52-4 HENRY FRENCH Roo;,..
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STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT 81
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
18th day of September, A. ID. 1880
- An instrument purpOrting to be the last Will and
Testament of Rebecca Smith late of ST
JOhnsbury. in said district, deceased being pre
scented to Court by Abel Wiley the eT
ecntOr therein named for Probate:
II Is ordered Dy
of said Court to be holden at the Probate OfRce
in St. JOhnsbury, on the 10th day of October
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks sue
JOhnsbury, previous to said time appointed fo
hearing
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register
A true copy of Record, Attest,
$3.50 HENRY FRENCH. Register.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-05
WEST POINT.
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS GENERAL BBALE
ENDORsED-DELEGATEs ELECTED.

MEETING OF DEMOCRATS GENERAL BBALf
Observation-Disclosures ELECTED.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.J
The Democrats OF West Point, Va, met
In mass-mceting Saturday night, July 3lst,
for the purpose Of sending delegates to the
Congressional Convention which meets al
Tappahannock August 10th. DR.. e.. I.
Whiting was chosen chairman and {. III.
Hart secretary.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. T. p. Bagby, who spoke earnestly in
favor OF it, adoption:
ReSOtued, That we cordially endorse the
course OF General X. l.. T. Beale as our
representative, and urge his denomination
by the Tappahapnock Convention.
Mr.. w. Il. Lip>comb opposed the resolu.
ton and spoke in advocacy OF the claims OF
W. w. Walker.
The resolution was adopted.
Messrs. r. p. Bagby and John s. De
Farges were then chosen delegates and
Messrs. X. II. Williams aud j. Mat. Davis
alternates.
DR.. G. Il. Whiting and Alfred Robinson,
ESQ.,, were elected members OF the County
Executive Committee for West Point.
After requesting that the Dispatch and
West Point Star publish these proceedings,
the meeting adjourned.
&. ii. HART, Secretary.