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, 1880-08-23
Value of Pekin Ducks.

notice what @. b. said of Pekin
ducks in late issue of your paper, and
must say that was somewhat surprised
at it's contents, as G. B. said he had not
tested their merits or dement's himself,
consequently could not discuss the
question as well as though he had tried
them himself Having had other varie-
ties of ducks for several years past. and
having a strong desire to try the Pekin
ducks (from what was said of them as
to their great laying propensities. also
for the production of feathers and not
intending to breed for sale, Id the fall
of 1878 l purchased a trio of Pekins.
During the fall got few eggs dropped
in the pen where they were kept at
night. They were wintered without any
special care more than were given to
the other fowls. In the last days of
February they began to lay. The tirst
few days they laid eggs about every
other day, but soon we found two eggs
in their pen every morning; they con-
tinued to lay thus regularly till about
June 10th, when they showed disposi-
ton to sit. / did not allow them to do
this, and in the course of a week or ten
days they began to lay again, and con-
tinued laying till the last of August,
when they stopped altogether. Just
how many eggs they laid cannot tell,
az l kept no account. So far as single
years trial gees, l think that their lay
ing qualities have net been overrated.
1t is possible that they may not con-
tinue to do as we'll in the futare. Our
ducks have the run of the barnyard,
through which small stream of water
runs, and some days they roam up or
down the stream for few yards each
way. Every night when they came to
their pen they had feed of corn. In
the morning they would not eat any
corn, but went at once for the water,
where they remained during the day.
I have given them no more care than 1
have always given other varieties which
I kept. I never had any other sort that
would lay half as many eggs in season,
and think where eggs are considered
of any value for cooking purposes, the
Pekin duck will be the best variety
Cor. Country Gentleman.
! At length the Niagara hacknan has
found his match. One OF these men
recently bargained with two visitors at
the Falls to take them "all around "
for dollar. But when he finished the
| trip he insisted on no less than eight
dollars, which finally was paid, under
protest The visitors, however, con-
eluded not to leave Niagara at once.
They put up at hotel; they caused the
hackman to be arrested, and the case
was brought to trial. A Judgment was
rendered against him Of the eight dol
lars, the hotel bill Of the two young
men-who happened to be lawyers
together with costs, amounting to be-
tween forty and fifty dollors. A few
such lessons a. this would be useful to
exorbitant and dishonest hackmen
throughout the county.
, 1880-08-23
The Sagacity of a Poodle.

The following refreshing story about
the sagacity and saooir .faire of poodle
dog is also waited from across the sea:
" A blind beggsr was lately in the hab-
1t OF frequenting the Pont des SITS.
Peres, in Paris, where he used to station
himself with clarionet and very in
telligent poodle. The place was we'll
chosen, and charitable contributions
poured into the little wooden bowl
which the dog held in his mouth. One
day the blind man, who had reached an
advanced age, was not to be seen. He
had fallen ill, in fact, and was unable
to pursue his avocation. His faithful
companion, however, continued to fire.
Quent the accustomed spot, and the
passers by, to whom he was familiar,
understood that his master was unwell.
and, touched by his fidelity, dropped
their pence into his bowl with increased
numbers. After time the beggar
went the way of all flesh, an event
which the willy poodle carefully kept
to himself until he also became an alb
sentee from the Pont des SITS. Peres.
His disappearance produced a great
sensation among his numerous clientele,
and a search was prosecuted, when the
poor animal was found lying dead in a
cellar near his former masters abode,
a sum of O,0OO francs in bonds of the
Orleans Railway. being discovered un-
der the litter on which he was
stretched"
, 1880-08-23

The Cologne Gasetts states that the
towers of Cologne Cathedral are now
the highest in the world. the height
they have attained being five feet higher
than the tower of st. Nicholas Church,
in Hamburg, which has hitherto been
the highest edifce. Ultimately they
will be fifty-one feet ten inches higher.
The following are given as the heights
of the chief lofty buildings in the
world: Tower of Cologne Cathedral,
524 feet IL inches from the pavement
of the cloisters, or 515 feet inch from
the floor of the church; tower of st.
Nicholas, at Hamburg, 473 feet inch
cupola of st. Peters, Rome, 469 feet
2 inches; cathedral spire at Strasburg,
465 feet IL inches; pyramid of Cheops.
449 feet inches; tower of st. Stephens,
Vienna, 443 feet 10 inches; tower of
st. Martins, Lsndshut, 434 feet 8
inches; cathedral spire at Freiburg, 41O
feet inch; cathedral of Antwerp, 404
feet 10 inches; cathedral of Florence,
800 feet inches; st. Paul's. London,
365 feet inch; ridge tiles of Cologne
Cathedral, $50 feet 8 inches; cathedral
tower of Magdeburg, 339 feet II inches;
tower of the new Votive Church at
Vienna, 3l4 feet IL inches; tower of the
Rathhass at Berlin. 2SS feet inches,
and the towers of Notre Dame, at Paris,
2S2 feet / / inches
, 1880-08-23

WeMAN's kIaHTs.-Msny of tn
women who are clamoring for thei
"rights might be taught lessor
from these few words, written by tn
mother of several children, who says
81 devoted myself to the charge of m!
nursery. I attended to the physica
and mental needs of my young chill
dren. The work was laborious, but i
has repaid me. They are healthy
brave, honest, and frank; they ART
cursed with none of the small vice
contracted by intimate intercourse will
persons of inferior intelligence, ant
they are self-sustaining at an early pc
riod. Neither pert nor precocious
they ripen early to Judgment and com
mon sense, and l believe that the care
full tillage of my own little field ha
produced harvest worth the labor"
Several benevolent persons are rails
ing funds for the establishment IL
Washington. D. c., of a home for sicl
wonen whose circumstances do not en-
able them to secure suitable care. Oxina
to the character of the population o
Washington, largely made up of lad.
clerks of small means, and dependen
for support upon the favor of person
in power, an Institution such as is pro
posed, will find a useful and needed
work. The home will be under th,
care of Miss Rebecca s. Hart, q gradu
ate of the Bellevue Training Schoo
for nurses, and she will be assisted b,
some Of the female physicians of th'
capital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
Charity to the Neighbor.

In that glorious thirteenth chapter OF
Corinthians the apostle seems to have
burst into an irrepressible song of de-
light in love. Charity" he says, ''suf-
fereth long, and is kind; charity envi-
eth not, vaunteth not itself, is not puff
ed up, doth not behave itself unseemly,
seeketh not her own, is not easily pro-
vOked, thinketh no evil"
The right frame of spirit toward ones
neighbor is this charitable and loving
one. Now there is passive way of be-
ing kindly-minded to your neighbor,
aud there is an active way. The first
is much like the way of the priest and
the Levite who passed by the wounded
man as he lay on the road. 1t is quite
likely that these good people felt Ian
guild regret for the poor unfortunate,
who had fallen among thieves, and was
left in such evil case. But neither of
them would lift finger to help him.
When the Samaritan came along, his
compassion moved him to prompt and
efficient action. He gave the aid which
saved a life.
So lives may be near you, my friend,
which wait your touch to redeem them
from base uses, to some holy work. So,
worn and chilled, MANNED and shelter
less, brother or sister may need the
warm clasp of your hand, the tender
rest of your heart, the hope that your
voice can inspire. A right and charita-
BILE frame of spirit will dispose you to
be royal in your giving of cheer and
sympathy to the heavy-hearted, the
desolate and the despairing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
One Form of Ill-Temper.

There is one form of ill-temper, aptly
described by the Scotch word "dout,"
which is as uncomfortable thing as
we'll may be. The "dout" individual
went to bed last night, so far as the
family know, in perfect health and good
spirits. But either he did not sleep
well, or his bed was not to his mind, or
he wakened too early, or something
went wrong. Down he comes to break
fast, and there is sense of thunder in
the atmosphere. He says nothing, but
he looks unutterable things. The wife
retires behind the coffee-urn in defect
ed and overshadowed mood. The pretty
daughter feels snnbbed and crushed.
The baby drums with spoon, and the
other children, eating their meal in awe
struck silence, envy the baby his COM
posture. After all, babies are the only
kings among us.
Sometimes Mr.. Dout beats tattoo on
the table with his fingers. The attack
is worse when he thus vents his ner-
vOus evaporation. Sometimes it is the
Madam who has the disagreeable and
unfortunate mood, and then the trouble
is greater; for her lord commonly must
go to business and shake it off, but the
lady can stay at home and sulk the
whole day.
We would rather any time have a
tussel with fiery sort of temper, that
blazes up and is over, than endure the
smOuldering of the sullen kind, which
Is grim and sour, and retires into itself
In wrath.-ChriStian at Work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
Following Jesus,

A Bohemian king, while performing
his religious austerities, went on foot,
one Winters night, to distant church.
The king walked with bare feet mid
frozen snow and sharp-pointed ice.
His servant Podavivus endeavOred to
initiate his masters self-devOtions, also
following behind with naked feet. But
the cold was intense and his strength
was unequal to the task. The king
seeing his loving follower about to sink
with pain, babe him put his feet just in
the spot trodden down by the masters
feet. The servant found, or fancied he
found, cure for his bleeding, aching
feet. So, says Jeremy Taylor, does our
blessed Lord bid us mark the print of
His footsteps, tread just where He trod,
Inviting us, by the argument of His
example, and by breaking down much
of the painfulness of the opposing diff
culties, to make it for our feet. He
knows cur weakness, having tasted our
infirmities therefore, He hath pro-
pOrtiOned, a path to our strength, and,
like Jacob, hath marched softly and in
evenness with the children and cattle,
to entertain us by the comfort of His
company and the influence of per-
petual guide"
Could but the face and voice of that
Saviour be real to every believer, none
would need to be compelled to bear
the cross" as was the Cyrenian. Look
ing unto Jesus, enjoying His smile of
approval and loving sympathy, we lose
all the bitterness of trial and the wea-
illness of toll. Thus we are able to say,
intelligently and truthfully, 81 will
follow thee, Lord, whithersoever thou
goest.n -GOOd Words.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
Choose the Most Important.
BY C. NJ. s.

"Work work work How Ameri-
can women do work p says a young
German girl who has come to be our
neighbor. "Germans are SO different.
They are not lazy. They like to work /;
but they rest little. Americans never
rest"
These days of house-cleaning and
Fall sewing, of picking, dyeing, preserv-
ing, canning etc., etc., may we'll suggest
a few sober thoughts. Yes, if women
took more time FROM their work in
which to think and plan, 1 believe life
would go on far more easily and pleas
antly. Sit down a minute, tired moth
er, and think if there are not one or two
things that can be put off or even omit
ted entirely and no one the loser. You
have not ceased "buzzing" since YOU
rose from breakfast. Stop a minute.
and help poor little Annie with her al
zebra, and let that fifteenth ruffle 90
which you are trying to find time for
putting on her new dress. She is pref
ty enough without it. The children
say, and you think yourself, the parlor
Is so much the pleasantest room in the
morning; but then you'Ue never time to
at there mornings, and if the little folks
do, the carpet and furniture will be in
Jnred. Think, now, which is dearest.
the carpet or the children? By and by
these loving birdlings will have flown
from the home nest. Which then will
you most prize, the memory of those
summer mornings in the cool parlor, or
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
PATENTS.

r.. H. ED
No. &c State Street, opposite Kilby Street Boston
Secures patents in the United States; also in
Great Britain France and other foreign countries.
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by
remitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No agency in the United States pos
SeSSeS superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
dcertdining The pdtentdbii:y of iflventionS. r. H.
EDDY Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
II regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom L have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent Of
fce."-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner OF
Patents"
Boston, October 10, 1876.
X. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir You procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent. Since then Won have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases. and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New \ ork, Philadelphia and Washington, but l
still give yOu almost the whole of my business in
your line and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, Jan. l. 1SS0.-1v
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
Oysters and Ice Cream
w.. j. BRAY,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
r. r. Street, St. Johnsbury.

I can build or repair house in as short a space
OF time as any one in this part of the country for
keep all kinds of worllmen MasOns Carpenters
Painters, LabOrers and teams SO that can do any
and all kinds of Jobs by the day by contract and
at the lowest cash prices for good work. on short
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
lime, paints, wall and building paper and every
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 as keep all kinds of work going on
at the same time. 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 tavors and share of the pub
lie patronage. % If April LIST 1880.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03

ened by radiant smiles, 'and just as 1
hope it will be while I live. don t
want to pass another Thanksgiving
morning like this one."
AS the two Bellamy girls and the
three Bellamy sons wives echoed this
sentiment it was decided then and there
that so long as there was home and a
father and mother to welcome them
they would all meet there on Thanks
giving days.
Were this a made-up story there
might not be much to say in its praise
but being true story is it not worth
the telling CongregatiOnalist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03

II Hans Christian Andersen tells of
a man who spent sixty-seven years con-
sidering how be should get good idea.
The object of his life was to say good
thing. At last he felt convinced that
he had got the idea, and was so glad
that he died of pure joy, at having
caught it. No one ever derived any
benefit from it, no one having ever
heard what it was. He died before ex-
pressing it. Shall it be that any of us
will spend our entire life trying to find
the good things of God, and just as we
come to their realization die of joy, and
give no utterance to the world ? Let
us now rejoice and be glad.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03

n Speak kindly in the morning ;
it will tighten all the care of the day,
turn sorrow into gladness, make house
hold, professional and other affairs
move along more smoothly, giving
peace to the one who thus speaks, and
grateful joys to him who hears. Speak
kindly at the evening hour, for it may
be that before the dawn of another day,
some tenderly loved one may finish his
or her span of life for this world, and
then it will be too late to retract an un-
kind word, or even to seek forgiveness
for an injury inflicted upon the heart of
loved one departed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03

a set of spotless furniture, no longer in
danger of injury from childish fingers
ThOughtlessnessc causes many of our mis-
takes, and when one is laboring at full
speed ''frOm dawn till dewy eve," the
mind is not in frame for calm refec-
ton. Far better for nerves and brain
and heart would be less work and more
thought, and, as we cannot do every
thing, choose the most Important
Christian at Work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
TIE ST: J0HNsBURY CLoTHING Co

1st Because they buy cheaper than at any other
store in the town. county (Strong talk but we
back it up every tme.)
3D. Because larger stock can be seen and greater va
rey to select from than any other between Boston
and Montreal.
3D. because the greatest is taken in serving each
and every customer no matter how small his purchases
4th. Because Goods never msrepresented at this
store customer gets just what he buys and dollar will
go farther than at any other store
9Th. Because in all cases where goods do NOT nrove 90
we warrant we are always ready to refund the money
9th. Because we buy our goods for cash and sail Thorn
Tor cash. doing large credit business which enables us h
sell much cheaper than those who do credit business
18th. Because practice what we preach every time
we believe IN dealing and low prices sure
way to hold trade
oth Because prices always lower than the low
est and visit to will covince you of the truth of
this statement.
9Th. Because connected with some of the largest
wholesale houses the city of Boston, which of gives
us the inside track holding goods low This
not to blame for and propose the future
the past to give customers and all who buy goods
store the benefit of our purchases
10TH Because to the St. Johnsbury Clothing Co. belongs
the credit OF knocking the ung of high prices the
town OF St bloomsbury. Until opened here clothing was
sold nigh We have got the and reputation of selling
goods low We well earned that reputation by selling them
low We buy them low, and we shall still continue to sell
them lows regardless of the prophecies competitors
who claim and have claimed for the past years that we
must go under or get better profits However, still live
Ihe public have out for their interests
ure for the public and shall continue do So They are
best friends.
DO not get mixed up with other sores-there is but
one St. bloomsbury Clothing Co. That located at the cor
ner OF Main and Central streets the Plain door north
OF the st. bloomsbury House COME AND SEE US.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
Fowls For Sale.

:! offer for sale breeding pen of White Leghorn
chicks months old cockerel and pullets, from
my celebrated trio of registered fowls. White
Chief, 2, $3.50 Snow Ball, $3.50 White Slipper,
1885. viii sell the lot for $1,000 Will sell the
old registered fowls for $500. Or will exchange
the lot for nice watch, breech loading shot gun,
or offers. Who speaks first7 Address
MAPLE GROVE POULTRY YARDS.
KARL o. BALCH, Prop'r,
II Lunenburg, vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
ReIiainns Readina.

II When one has been long and far
away from an earthly home, what a
happy sight to see brothers and sisters
all crowding to the door to bring us in.
What is that but dim image of what
will be seen at the gates of glory p
DIR. Guthrie.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-12-03
JUST RETURNED
FIRI0[Ml MIA|R|K|E|T]
with the largest assortment of Harnesses eve
brought to Northern Vermont. In Single
Harnesses have
SEVENTY-FIVE SETS.

consisting of Nickle Trimmed Centennial Trim
med, Gilt Wire and Rubber Trimmed of every
style and quality. In Rubber have the following
grades: SIS, s1s, s2O s22, s25 $780, $780, s35 In
Nickle, s1O s12, SIS s1s, $50, s22 s25 This is by
far the best lot of Harnesses have ever before Of
iered for the money. Come and see, and judge for
yourselves. Every Harness will be represented
just what it is, and every Harness warranted will
be backed to the letter. Also a number of pairs
of Driving Harnesses Nickle and Rubber Trim.
med, which will be sold lower than be found in
the state. These Harnesses have purchased of
concern.that employs twenty five hands, and trim
mings bought of manufacturers at bottom figures
and every harness in my stock is cashed by me in
side of ten days from day of purchase So will
here say that every harness sold out of this lot at
prices named is five dollars lower for the same
quality of harness than can be built by any home
mandatory in this state
Still at the Old Stand; second block south of
Court House, Main Street
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