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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
A Forty Days Fast.

One DR.. Tanner of New York is try
ing to make himself famous. He be-
lieves that all disease may be removed
by proper diet. He has taken upon
himself to fast 40 days, fasting with
him meaning, not what we understand
by our modern fasts, just light dinner
instead of a heavy one, but Il real and
total abstinence from food of all kinds.
He commenced June %, and therefore
this is his I7th duy. At noon on Sat-
urday, at the end of his 18th day, he
was reported in better condition than
at any time, during the week, pulse be-
ing 80 and his bodily condition I'M
changed. Physicians are watching the
case with great interest, and corps of
them are on baud constantly. The
doctor rinses his mouth occasionally
with water, but it is weighed and he
returns as much as he takes, though it
appears that he takes little cold water
now and then. Physiological and patbo-
logical observations are made at stated
times each day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Bradlaugh,

The English Liberal, who was recent
ly elected to Parliament, and over
whom there has been considerable trou-
BILE regarding the taking of the custom
airy oath, has finally made his "afirma-
ton" instead, and been allowed to take
his seat. Whatever the merits of the
case may have been, it is apparent that
a bold innovation has been made upon
long established rules, by the Liberal
side of the House. There may be no
harm in this, if the action does not
cause the successful party to take liber-
ties thereby, or to become insolent in
future movements. Here is just where
the trouble is with extreme radicalism,
it does not know when it has done
enough. Altogether likely the next
thing we shall hear, will be that Brad
laugh and his associates in Parliament
are trying to crowd some rash measure
through that body, believing they can
do it because they have beaten in this
particular case.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Judge Poland and Garfield.

Hon. Luke P. Poland, in reply to
letter from Ex-Governor Ryland Fletch-
er. writes as follows concerning Gen.
Garfield and the Credit MObilier:
/ have mislaid or lost my copy of the
evidence taken by the Credit Mobilier
investigating committee, and their re-
port, and although have very clear
recollection of the general features OF
the whole matter, should not attempt
to say anything in regard to details,
without repernsal of the volume.
But if had it before me it does not
seem to me that there is occasion or
need that 1 should review it for the
purpose of replying to such attacks on
Gen. Garfield as you have COPIED from
the New York Express, or similar ones
which may be found IN many other
democratic papers.
The transactions of Mr.. Ames in
Credit Mobiliere stock were more than
a dozen years ago; the full investiga-
ton of the matter by the committee of
which | was chairman, was over eight
years ago. At the time of the investi-
CATION, the public mind was greatly ex-
cited on the subject, and it involved
the character and reputation of so
many prominent men, that probably
no more personal matter ever was so
thoroughly canvassed and discussed by
the reading and intelligent people of
this country. After the most exhaust
i've discussion and reflection, the judy
ment of the people of this country was
made up as to each man who was
named as connected with it. Saving
nothing in regard to any other man, l
think | may most truthfully say that
the public and popular judgment fully
and absolutely acquitted Gen. Garfield
of all wrong either in act or intent, in
relation to the matter. No man could
have been continued in public life, and
constantly risen in public standing and
in public estimation, by the consent
and approval of the best men of both
parties, as Gen. Garfield has, if there
existed a suspicion of wrong doing
against him. l regard this popular
and continued verdict of the people as
conclusive. Every effort to reopen and
settle it will in my judgment only re-
coil upon those who attempt it. In my
Judgment the republican press, and
the republican speakers, who may spend
their time in re-arguing matter so
many years ago passed into final judg-
ment, will only waste their breath.
The great issues between the parties,
which so largely affect the welfare of
the people of the country, are topics to
be discussed and decided in the coming
campaign. These are what the people
desire to be enlightened upon; they
are already satisfied that the 1929 case
was finally and properly decided many
years ago. presume you have seen a
short note l sent to the state conven-
ton. In that l said all | wished to
saw
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
General News.

Col. Pelton. nephew of S. J. Tilden,
died Saturday morning.
Miss Jennie Flood, it is reported
from the West, will be married to Ulys-
ses Grant, Jr. about the 18th of Novem-
Der next.
A widow woman in Macon, Ca, sells
annually $500 worth of vegetables of
her own raising from half an acre of
ground.
Chicago expects to entertain about
one hundred thousand strangers next
month on the occasion of the grand
conclave of Knights Templars.
Owing to the water famine the streets
of Brooklyn are sprinkled with salt wa
ter.
Col. Hollingsworth, the Superintend-
ent of Mount Vernon, received a par
alytic shock last Monday, while return
ing from Mount Vernon, and is now
lying at his residence in Georgetown.
Mr.. Moody, who is recruiting at
Mortified, will go to Washington for
his next field of labor.
A respected woman at Lafayette,
Ind, has never been legally married to
the man whom she regards as her hus-
band. This is her way of keeping the
property, which by the terms of her
first husbands will she would lose by
marrying again.
The female students at Swiss univer-
sites have this year carried off nearly
all the honors, not only in philosophy,
but in chemistry and medicine as we'll.
A dispatch to the Boston Traveller
hints that Mr.. Dana, of the Sun, who
was on board the fated Seawanhaka.
refused to assist lady to escape, not
withstanding the fact that she i'm plored
his aid
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Garfield's Letter of Acceptance.

Gen. Garfield's letter of acceptance is
printed, but our columns are too crowd
ed to give it place this week. The
letter cordially approves the Chicago
platform. He favors free and honest
elections, deprecates any violent chang
es in the national finances, and advO-
Gates policy of industrial independ-
ence. General Garfield writes approx
ingly of measures for the improvement
of the Mississippi, and comments on the
need of civil service reform. He favors
restraints on Chinese immigration. Of
this letter the Springfield Republican
rather deprecatingly remarks:
When compared with Gov. Hayes's
letter of four years ago, Gen. Garteld's
communication to Senator Hoar accept
ing the nomination for the presidency
is a disappointment. The candidate
rises no higher than the convention
which put him in nomination. Mr..
Hayes, announced his advance and
and national pacficatiOn at a time to
gain leadership and inspire personal
following. These great issues which
took hold upon the future formed the
burden of his letter. Gen. Garfield now
says nothing new and furnishes no in
spiratiOn to the campaign. The
Endorsement of civil-service reform will
scarcely be called "ringing," and the
suggestion that the executive should
''seek and receive the information and
assistance" of congressman in making
appointments is somewhat gratuitous.
The reforming element of the republic
can party will accept Gen. Garfield's
letter, but they will not especially glory
in it. This is not the voice of proph-
ct of the future crying in the wilder
ness of politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16

of the safest and most reliable drivers.
The party noticed, however, on the
summit that Lindsey had been drink
ing and, on starting to come down, the
ladies got out of his wagon and walked
to the Halfway house, four miles be-
low. Here an employee of the road
company persuaded them that there
were no bad places below there, and,
taking their seats again, they were
thrown out on the rocks and into the
woods while rounding curve too rap
idly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16

w The Second District Republican
convention will be held at White Riv-
er Junction on Wednesday, July %, at
2 o'clock p. M, to nominate a candi-
date to represent the district in Con-
gress, and also Presidential elector.
We do not learn of any opposition to
our present representative, Mr.. Tyler
of Brattleboro, and presume he will be
returned for two years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
RADIX.
Fatal Accident on Mt. Washington

A DRUNKEN DRIVER TIPS OVER A CAR
RAGE, KILLING ONE AND woUNDING
OTHERS.
Lindsey, drunken driver, tipped
while on the way down Mt. Washington
Monday, fatally injuring himself, kill
ing Mrs. Ira Chichester of Allegan,
Mich, breaking the arm of Mrs.. M. l..
Tomsley of Kalamazoo, Mich, and
slightly injuring Mr.. Chichester, Jesse
Brainerd of Kalamazoo, Ellen E. Mel
len and Mrs. c. Ferguson of Romeo,
Emma Lamb of Howell and Mrs. Van
Derbeer of Chicago. This is the first
accident on the carriage road from the
summit of Mt. Washington to the Glen
house, and Lindsey, who had been on
the road 10 years, was considered one
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Republican Town Caucus.

The Republican voters of St. JOhnsbury
auested to meet in the town hall of said town, on
Saturday evening, July %, at seven o'clock, to
elect eight delegates to represent the town at the
District Convention called at White River juno
ton July g. which is to nominate a member OF
Congress and Presidential elector.
EMERSON HALL,
C. M STONE, , Com.
j. G. HOVEY,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Republican District Convention.

The Republicans of the Second Congressional
District of Vermont notified to meet in conven-
ton at White River Junction, Wednesday the 2eth
day of July, A. d. $780, at O'clock afternoon, for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for repre-
sentative in Congress, for the term commencing
March T. 1884, also for the purpose of nominating
presidential eector, and electing a district COM
mittee for the ensuing two years.
Towns will be represented in said convention by
their delegates, chosen upon the basis of one dele
gate from each town, aud an additional delegate
for each one hundred votes, and for each fraction
of one hundred votes fifty, cast for the repub-
can candidate for governor at the last state elec
ton.
By vote of the district convention, the district
committee are constituted a committee on creden-
tals Delegates will provide themselves with proper
credentials, signed by the secretaries OF their re-
spective primary meetings, and Immediately upon
their arrival at White River junction present
them to the district committee, at their rooms at
the Junction House.
The several railroads will extend the usual
courtesy of return checks
KITTREDGE HASKINS, Chairman, Republican
WIN. 81. DUBOIS, Secretary, District
NELSON GAY, Committee
HENRY C. BELDEN,
The several towns in this county will be entitled
to representation as follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Antiques and HorribIes.
Open Air Concert.

Then stop and examine my line of Summer Skirts
COrsets Silk Handkerchief ETC.. etc, for you will
want to buy at least Fan to keep you cool while
waiting for the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Grand Balloon Ascension.

And as have large line of Shetland Shawls
(which by the way am selling extremely low you
should buy one to wear i'll the evening while wit
Messing the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
& g. E ): I EST#R9F. ) LoTHROP BROS.
r. r. LorHRoP.

DEALERS IN
Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds also Vegetables
and Berries in their Goods delivered to
order. Terms cash and prices reasonable Mar
ket on Main Street, st. Johnsbury, vt. 41tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS
= In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury, in said district the 18th day OF
August, A. u. 1880.
John E. Willard, guardian of Laura L. Fisher
of Lyndon, in said district, an insane person
makes application to said Court for license to sell
the following described real estate of his said ward
to wit: The widows right of Homestead and
Dover in the estate of Ephraim 81. Fisher late of
Lyndon aforesaid, deceased, representing that the
sale thereof for the purpose of putting the proceeds
OF such sale at interest investing the same in
stocks or other real estate, would be beneficial to
said ward
| whereupon it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to session thereof, to be
held at the Probate Office, in said st. Johnsbury
and decision thereon; and it is further or
dered that all persons interested be notified hereof
by publication of notice of this application and OF.
der thereon three weeks successfully in the Gale
DOMAIN. printed at ST. Johnsbury before said time
of hearing, that they may appear at said time and
By the Court. Attest
1914 HENRY FRENCH. Register
| CTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DIsTRIcT a.
| - In Probate Court holden at the Probate Once
in st; Johns6ury in said District, on the 18th day
Eleanor L. Cady administrative upon the estate of
Leonard f. Cady, late of st. Johnsbury in said dis
Ilc1, deceased, presents her administration account
| for examination and allowance and makes annIica.
ton Tor decree of distribution and nartifion of
| the estate of said deceased ~ "a
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said
account ana SAID application be referred to a ses
SION thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
S s JohnsDury, on the Sd day of August, A. ID.
fooVi LOT hearing and decision thereon: And it is
hI 1ner oruered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of the same
onree weeks successively in the Caledonian,
= eWspaper published at St Johnsbury, previous
70 salu ume appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at sad time and place. and show cause If
any TSney may have, why said account should not
ne allowed, and such decree made
| a. BY the Court, Attest,
42-A HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
Grand Display of Fireworks.

Yours Respectfully,
E. N. RANDALL.
Randalls Block, R. R. Street 39tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-16
4TH-OF-JULY CELEBRATION.

Special announcement to the great mass of peo-
pie who will visit the
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13

The slowness with which election re-
turns come is matter of surprise and
regret. AS far as can be ascertained the
general result is as follows: Hancock
receives the electoral vote of the "Solid
South" (l3s), Delaware (3), New Jersey
10y, Nevada (3), California (6). Garfield
receives all the rest with the exception
of New York (35) and Oregon (3) which
are still undecided. In the case of Ore
gon the vote is.very close with the chances
in favor Of the republicans. In New
York the republicans claim good ma
jority. The democrats insist that this
result was brought about by fraud and
that they have the proof to substantiate
their charges. They declare that Con
gress will have to decide the natter
We regret that any complications Of thii
kind should arise, and sincerely hop.
that the official count will be satisfactory
and decisive.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
The Atlanta Constitution commenting


The Atlanta Constitution commenting
upon the election says: "It would appear
that the line of sectionaIism has been
sharply drawn by the voters of the north,
but there is nothing depressing in this.
We are willing the north should draw
the sectional line in politics if the south
be permitted to draw the line with respect
to the progress and improvements Of
those conditions and forces which make
a people happy in their fields, their work
shops and their homes. We have pros
porous future before US, and to this end
we shall look inten.fy. We have the
cause Of public education to promote and
the welfare of a great and growing sec
tion to foster The south expected lit
tie more from Gen. Hancock's admins
tration than it will ask from Garfeld's.
We want nothing more than simple, ex-
act, absolute justice. If the new presi-
| dent owes nothing to the south, he at
least owes something to the country, and
we shall be glad to see him cancel this
debt by giving us an administration as
fair, just, and as clear as that of Mr..
Hayes"
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
SCHOOL MEETING,

On Thursday next, the legal voters are
requested to meet to decide upon the ad-
Instability Of voting tax for repairs to
school building and grounds By the
city law, 81 aewalk must be b'Iilt by the
school district in front Of property. Be-
sides such an Improvement is imperative
ly required by the children attending
school. The building also requires re-
painting, for, as it is, it isl far from being
credit to the district or city. Every
thing should keep pace with the spirit of
progress and improvement now msnifes-
ted, and particularly. a matter of this
kind, as 1t is all index to the true condi-
tion Of public spirit. Milton and Hepp-
ner both have splendid schooLhouses, and
we should certainly not allow Weston to
fall behind the rest in giving a reputa-
Jion to Umatilla county.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
NEWS ITEMS.

President Hayes thinks that the Paci-
fic Coast is solid Republican, but the
Chinese question gave it to the Demo
Gratis, and that the Garfield Morey letter
aided it very materially.
The English Channel squadron is sent
to the coast Of Ireland. The agitators
say the banner they now raise will not
be put down without gigantic strug-
gle.
The Chicago Times shows how specula-
tors in pork, after losing three million
dollars, went in for all the pork this
side of the Atlantic and cleared 81, ,000,-
900 by it.
Thomas Hughes, Of England, was wei
coined by 5000 people in the Cooper
Institute, New York, and General Wm
Curtis presided. Hughes read a paper
on cooperation.
Their are startling rumors in New
York City about what the Democratic
Committee will do, as it is said they in
tend to prove fraud on the part Of the
Republicans in New York State.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13

Some of our leading democrats in this
city proposes to emigrate to South Amer
ica now that Garfield is elected There
is place where all vote solid for the
democratic ticket and they had better all
emigrate to that place 1t is the place
that Ingersoll does not believe in.-Psn-
dleton Tribune
Another sample of the bad taste of
that journal It always crawls up in
sight of the defeated, and crows as loud.
ly as its weakness permits Of course,
though in its locals, no one suspects it oi
perpetrating original matter, and os,
readers have DOUBTLESS already seen this
sentiment. It is not the plagiarising vs
object to, SO much as the execrable tastt
displayed in it.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13

The latest dispatches indicate that the
Democratic managers purpose contesting
New York, on the ground that they have
proof Of more fraudulent Republican
votes having been cast, than Garfeld's
claimed majority. Of course we cannot
form any opinion from the megre dis
patches, but evidently there is move
ment Of some kind on foot. If an hon
est count elects Hancock, then inaugur-
ate him; but if Garfield is elected, let
him be seated in the White House. 1t
is useless either to place implicit faith in
the statement of gigantic frauds, or to
eieride the whole matter as party "bosh";
we are liable to believe what comedies
with our wishes. We can only wait un.
til the result is definitely declared
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

At no period in the history since the
United States became nation has this
people had SO abundant reason for Joy
and gratitude at the favor of Almighty
God, or been subject to so profound an
obligation to give thanks for his loving
kindness and humbly to implore his con-
tinued care and protection The health,
wealth and prosperity throughout all our
boarders, peace, honor and friendship
with all the world, firm and faithful ad-
herence by the great body Of our popula-
tion to the principles of liberty and JUS
tice, which have made our greatness as
nation, to the wise institutions and strong
frame Of government, and society which
will psrpetaate it. For all these let the
thanks Of happy and united people as
with one voice ascend in devout homage
to the giver of all good l. therefore,
recommend that on Thursday, the twenty
fifth day of November next, the people
meet in their respective place of worship
to make acknowledgment to Almighty
God for his bounties and his protection,
and to offer to him prayer for their con-
tinuance.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed. Done q,
the city of Washington, this first day Of
November, in the year Of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and eighty, ano
OF the independence Of the United States
the one huadred and fifth.
R. B. HAYES.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
aVsston asJfekly gtadfr.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER IS, 1880.
wILnAnses : m'colI. sisters.

The great contest is over, and Garfield
is elected. We are glad if the majority
is SO decided tkat there will be no ground
for dispute. 1t deadens the moral sensi-
bilities os the whole land to have we'll
grounded belief that the minority candi-
date is declared elected. Garfield is a
declared disciple of Hamilton, and if the
majority of the people il. their wisdom
endorse him, We can only accord the SEN
timent, however much we may differ from
it, the utmost legitimacy. Views of the
tariff question as upheld by the republi-
can party, are directly beneficial to the
great manufacturing interest; while those
injured by such views suffer only indirect
lY. The capital of manufactures is thus
interested in perpatuating republican ad-
ministration, and this is a mighty in
fuence. But the greatest factor in pro.
ducing the result was the Solid South.
Il is useless to discuss the merits of this
case, as opinions have all been conclusive
ly formed already. and what effect Han
cocks election would have is, for foul
years at least, classed among the un
known. Now that it is over, however
Let us all return to the quiet relations
formerly existing Political feeling
should never carry us, nor we them, out
side Of the field Of politics.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13


A member of the extensive firm Of
"Williamson, Steen & Co" has something
to say on division. His letter will be
found On the first page. We hope that
every voter in the proposed counties of
Wise and Coal will give it careful Pc
rusal. It gives good idea of what the
Pendleton papers regard as a just and
fair division Of Umatilla county. 1t
shows now much of friend to the people
these papers are. When you read it,
compare r. B. SO with Fl. B. 81 and
then pass them round to your nsighbors.
Let it be seen how much the Sage of Cot
tonwood desired to do for his eonstitu-
ents.