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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

Robert Criswell, the man whose wit
gave the Oil City Derrick its funny
reputation, and who is now on the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, played a heartless
joke on car conductor of the Paris of
America, for rudeness. Criswell was
going home on the horse-car in ques-
ton, and it was crowded inside, so he
loafed on the rear platform. The con-
ductor told him to go inside. Criswell
said he didn't care to go inside, but the
conductor insisted, and loudly threaten
ed to put him off. Everybody began
to look at the dispute, but Criswell saw
nobody that knew him, aud determined
to have his little joke. The conductor
yelled, "Come young fellow, get inside,
or I'll bounce you clear across the
streetm Criswell turned on him and
said in severe manner "My man, YOU
don't know who am, but I've had nv
eyes on you for several days. There
are too many conductors like YOU on
the road, and we are loosing friends ev-
cry day because our patrons are insult
ed by conductors who are Doors and
ruffians. Now you can pull the bell
cord and let me off. But you need not
take out the car tomorrow there will
be man to take your place. When
you take the car in tonight, turn over
your bell-punch and ask for your time.
That will settle it." Taking a mental
note of the number of the car, he wait
ed for it next day, and there was a new
conductor. The newspaper man asked,
"Where is the conductor who was on
yesterday 2" "Oh," the new man said,
"the blamed old fool tried to bounce a
director last night, and he got fred"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

WoMAN's HEADACHE. - The New
York Herald has published brief edi-
torial on woman's headaches, which is
certainly suggestive. One principal
reason why women suffer more than
men with headache, is the fact that
their life is largely indoors, and they
are not able to take so much physical
exercise. There is very little complaint
of headache at summer resorts, where
windows are always open, and games
and excursions constantly tempt people
into the open air. Girls who ride, row,
sail, and shoot, seldom have headaches,
and the same is true of those who work
in fields, as women in many countries
do. Headaches might he almost ban
ished from civilized society by a wise
and careful system of physical training,
and rational system of diet. We
ought to be ashamed of having a head
ache as of being unable to read OF
write, or speak our language correctly.
Herald of Health.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
AUCTIoN BILLS.

Orders Tor auction bills by morning mails can
usually be filed and returned evening trains
same day. Our facilities for Half and Whole Sheet
Posters are better than ever at
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
Estates.
Joseph H. MAGooN,S psT,

JOSEPH H. MAGOON'S ESTATE
~ The subscribers, having been sn-1oiu.,
honorable Probate Court for the district of ~ tne
mia. commissioners, to receive examine VI CsIedo.
all claims and demands of all persons aSof ADJUST
tate of Joseph Fl. MagOon late of t a,lst me ea.
said district deceased. represented insovaD IN
term of six months from the 18th day Of T lhe
1880 being allowed by said Court 10 tbe 'ie a. D.
of said deceased to exhibit and prova tSIuiiIOrA
speetive claims before us: Give notice tbat It'
will attend to the duties of our annoi,+ r'idt We
the dwelling house of Eliza Maroon IN HoSht at
in said district, on the Goth day of OctoLaru
1880, and Goth day of December A. d ism a. ID.
O'Clock in the afternoon on each of said da at one
5. NJ. CURRIER,
51-5S CURTIS GOULD, }Comm'rs.
CTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA D,.rn,,--
~ In Probate Court, held at the Probate 0s l. s.
St JOhnsbury in said District on the iSt SS ace III
September, A. ID. 1880. Oh
David T. Johnson administrator upon tbe ss,,
of Samuel Farr, late of Newark in said distri ae
deceased presents his administration account So
examination and allowance aud makes apDlirstioon
for decree of distribution and partition 6f ~ m
tate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to se,
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. JOhnsbury, the 18th day of October
A. ID. $780, for hearing and decision thereon and
it is further ordered that notice hereof be pive,,
to all persons interested by publication of the same
newspaper printed 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
a2-54 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT. IS
- In Probate Court holden at the Probate Office
IN ST ) ohnsbury in said District ON the 2Oth day
of September, A. D. 1890
m. - j Crimson, administrator upon the estate of
EDWIN w Barker, late of st. Johnsbury in said dis
trlct deceased presents his administration account
Tor examination and allowance, and makes applca
uon tor decree of distribution and partition OF
the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a Sea
SION thereof TO be held at the Probate Office in ssd
81: Johnsbury, on the 9th day of October. A. ID
fos. ior hearing and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given IN ali
persons interested by. publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonisn
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 FRENCH, Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
New England Mutual
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

of Boston, on the 31st of December. 1879
ASSETS.
Stocks and Bonds at market value. SO AIS III 30
Loans on Mortgage, 2.lI9 500 6s
Real Estate, 1,295 900 90
Premium Notes secured by policies
worth double the amount loaned, 1883, 500 10
Amount deferred quarterly premiums 20l. 10 81
Outstanding Renewal Premiums up
on policies upon which a valuation
has been made and reserved 10000 81
Accrued Interest and Rents 20i. 06S 81
Cash in Banks 1873 slI IL
Loans on Collateral I13 700 90
$l5,l31, $40 G5
LIABILITIES.
Reserve at per cent.
in compliance with
the statutes of Mas
sachusetts, SI2917, 119 O3
Distributions unpaid 1871 l76 80
Death losses unpaid, St. 755 90
Matured Endowments
unpaid. 81 O2S 90
s13 a52, O7a 50
Surplus sis79, I62 %
Both Annual Report ready for distribution.
Free to any address.
BENZ. f. STEVENS. President.
JOSEPH NJ. GIBBENS, Secretary.
March H. 1891 year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

Charcoal finely pulverized and mixed
with the feed of turkeys, meal or pota-
toes, is said to aid greatly in fattening
them, and to improve the flavor of the
meat.
The Burlington and Lamoille railroad
will probably be extended to johnson
within a short time.
Bennington appears to be the banner
town of the state, her republican gain
being 237.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
Moody Meetings at NorthfiaId.

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 or Is copies of
each postpaid, for dollar. John Dougall & Co
Frankfort St, New York GEMS OF POETRY
beautiful new small eight page Weekly, contain
ing choice selections from celebrated authors On
ly 20 cents year. Six copies sent as samples for
l0cts- SABBATH READING, Weekly-COntain-
ing sermon, 5. S. Lesson, and Religious matter.
50 C. year. Samples free. 5255
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
HARNESSES HARNESSES

Thanking the people of st. JOhnsbury and vicin.
ity for their liberal patronage in the past, would
inform them that L shall continue to manufacture
and keep everything usually found in t1rst-class
Harness Shop, including
Heavy Work, Light Double Driving, and
all styles of Single Driving and
Express Harnesses.
My aim is not to see how cheap an article I can
make, but to how good a harness can make
for the least possible price also keep complete
assortment of
Whips,
Horse Brushes,
Combs and Cards,
large variety of Interfering
Goods, EnameIled & Rubber Cloths,
Enamelled & Patent feathers
Oil Cloths, Horse Cow
ers & Nets, Car
rage Mats
HARNESS OIL, AND SOAPS.
Eg Repairing attended to promptly.
JOHN L. COUCH,
Basement of Danvie Block. Opposite Pass. Depot
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

To our old customers and we hone many new
ones we will say that on and after September 4th ,
shall be prepared to fill your orders at our store
better oysters, and fresher, if you will take the
trouble to come here and get them when you want
them as we have better facilities for keeping them
and they are much better than when carried round
as we have found ont by trying both ways, but if
you prefer we will deliver them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
BOSTON LEAD MFG co.

BOSTON LEAD MFG co.
SAMUEL LITTLE Pres, WM-J. BIRDIE, Treas
Office "a s. 26 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass
MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE LEAD, Boston Star Brand. Warrant
w ed strictly pure and unsurpassed by any in
the market
ID ED LEAD AND LITHARGE, warranted
III strictly pure.
T FAD PIPE, all sizes and weights per foot in
IL coils reels.
SHEET LEAD, made in strips from inch to
y "a inches wide, on reels, and any width up to
g feet in roofs.
DATENT TIN LINED PIPE, not a washed
L Pipe, but an actual tin pipe inside lead pipe.
TuN PIPE: made from Pure Block Tin.
i PUMPS, SOLDER, ETC. F7S
For sale by E. s. T. FAIRBANKS & co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
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
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

he having recently purchased all the pillow patterns
and fixtures of the BuzEell works. The attention
of farmers everywhere is called to the fact that
shall keep on hand, and ready at short notice
everything in the line of pillow repairs.
G. w. BONETT.
st. Johnsbury, Sept l, 1880 1854
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01

The following is the sworn statement to the In
surance Commissioner Of Massachusetts of the fl
nancial condition of the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-01
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber wishes to sell his home farm con
tanning about ITO acres suitably divided into past
ure, tillage and woodland, sugar orchard OF abou
700 trees and sugar utensils, and young apple
orchard The farm is in good state of cultiva
ton, and cuts about 30 tons of English Hay. On,
house. two barns and sheds in good condition, will
running water at house and barns Fences in good
condition Said farm is situated on the st. j. & l.
C. R. R., one half mile from Miles Pond station
telegraph office and school. -
LAROY C. WOODBURY..
Concord, vt. Sept 9, 1880. 50-53@
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

free and easy, so homelike, that
you are bound to eat and enjoy the
good things. l will not mention
names, rs credit is due to all for
the pleasure and good things Of the
day, and long may they live to glad
den the hearts aud sOOth the appe>
tites of their hosts of friends.
After dinner, youth and beauty
began again to chase the glowing
hours with flying feet. 1t I'm any
Judge, there was II power of conrt-
ing going on being old aud seitled
it had no effect upon me, but l like
to SEQ it going on. Fun end froiic
was kept up until late in atbe eve"
ming. Sorry to see the day coming
to close, and wondering when, aud
here it would be their good for
tune to enjoy another such pleas
ant day, the crowd Dispersed
Kind friends of the Cutoff fish.
FRY, in the name of the Canton del
egatiOn, let me return thanks for
the pleasure, profit. and shmptu"us
feast of the day. ALECK Nc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17
Fi.h-Fry at Round Lake.

Editor CHizen:-Through the cour-
tesy of our old time friends OF Mad>
isonville, we enjoyed last Friday a
fish fry at Round Lake, which res
minded us of the ante .bsHum day
of peace and plenty, while il mains
tanned the proverbial hospitality
for which the neighb0rhood was al
ways SO famous. Capt. Haft. John
SON and his brother Frank, super
Intended the viands.' Which was
sufficient guarantee Of variety and
abundance, of the choicest quality.
1t was a union OF. social and congo
MIA, friends, Who are at home.
whether it be amid the we'll titled
fields, the deep forast glade, or on
the banks of the placid lake, where
a limpid spring in; continuous, flow
furnished a stream Of cold and de-
lightful water. Among the invited
guests was Miss Casteel, a bright
and charming Young lady of Nerd
IAN. We are thankful for this rare
opportunity to ruraliSe Ourself
and will gratefully remember those
who contributed SO much to our en-
oymeDt. DROP.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17
IN MLMORIAM.

At q meeting of the. Sigma Chi
fraternity at the U University of Mis-
sissip pi, the following action was
ken regarding the death of Mr..
Joseph Blake Jones, of this county,
" hose death at Oxford WAS record
ed in these columns Oh The 3rd
inst. 's@
WHEREAS, 1t is the will of. Heaven to
close by death, the earthly Lcareer of our
friend and brother, J. B. Jones. and to call
him, we sincerely believe and trust into His
great presence, promised to tbs pure in
heart and g, -
whereas, A vacancy, that time cannot
I'LL, has been made in our bandit the death
of member so pure, incorruptibie, SO hap
by. earnest and hopeful in his opening man
b God, having Just completed successful
and splendid college career, with an armOr
strong and polished, equipped for every
storm of Afe;. encouraging us and mis- in
structors to believe his exemplary, but brief
unfolding life prepared him more fully for
the lows Of great eternity Of peace and
rest. Let US trust that the feeting days
of student, so conspicuous by such ardent
devO ton to study, learning and truth. when
the germs of disease we've Implanted in his
frame. may not be lost upon bis conrad es
and friends.
Resolred, That we bow In Submission to
this stroke of prov deBce in tadnpss, not
repinirg; believing that Gods goodness
and mercy sfe thrown everns all and that
it 10 better that we cannot compre bend the
mystery of His providence !; aud
Resolved, That we mipgle our grief with
the affection Of his relatives, and extend
to them the sympathy of q common sor-
row and
Resolved, That the Oxford Falcon be re-
ques ted to publish these rrsolntions, and
that copy be sent to the father, of the de-
ceased.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17
The Canton s. Nicksburx IL. II.

Editor Citizen:
Permit me through your columns
to call the attention OF your readers
To The Importance of revlving this
enterprise.
lam aware that there are many
who, viewing this scheme from a
previous standpoint, look upon lt
wit much distrust, but this should
not forever condemn an undertake
lag of such vital Interest to our
county,
The people of Madison County, l
consider, made no mistake when
they voted the tax for the purpose
of building this railroad. The same
necessity existed then as exists to-
day, and will continue to exist SO
long MS we are at the mercy OF a sill
gle line of rail, Dad.
The mistake, Ivy whOmsoever
made, was in the selection of the
parties in whose hands was placed
the execution of this matter, and
who by Encouragement, neglect or
something else, caused u considera-
BILE debt to. fall upon the County,
upon which We are annually pay ing
interest without deriving any COT
responding benefit. But while We
are paying the tai imposed for the
interest on these outstanding bonds,
which it appears We are not now
able to avoid, great many forget
another railroad tax which We are
also paying, in the way of excessive
freight to and from this point, fol
which We certaiaIy, receive ne
benefit. = = :
1 venture to say that q careful
calculation would show that the ex
cess OF freights to and from this
point. compared. with the freights al
ether points, where competition ex'
lists, make q difference in amount
sufficient to pay any reasonable tai
say half million bonds bearing {
per cent. interest.
1t is not my object now to discuss
this matter, but simply to bring II
to public notice and endeavOr to
awaken some Interest in this much
needed Enterprise.
Let us have a meeting ut an early
day and consider the subject.
PROGRESS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

The following brief epistIe, so
characteristic of its author-"tbe
silent soldier of destiny "-has been
addressed to the editor of the New
York Adramce:
'You have probably seen that I
denied the canard started by the
New York Truth, the very day it
WAS started. have nothing to saw
against Gen. Hancock. His per.
sonal, Official and military record il
good. and the record Of the party
which has pnt him in nomination
is bad. Yonrs truly,
US. GRANT,.
In explanation of the foregoing,
At NAV be stated that the Truth had
charged that while Grant was dead
down on Garfield, for defeating him
at Chicago, yet he would work TO
beat Hancock, as he had had a
petty spite against the latter ever
since they were comrades In the
Mexican war.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

Hon. ROSCOE CONKLING sails
soon for Europe, and will not return
to New York until the middle of
October. This augurs badly for the
Chicago Honinees, tor without the
strong hand and the impeIious will
Of the New York senator, the Re
publican party in the Empire State
will become as limp as a damp dish
rag. With the extraordinary abili
ty and great force of character, and
willpOwer which, Mr.. CoukIing pos
sesses, he can Infuse into his party
something Of bis own defiant spirit
and make q. rafting fight. But a
political contest in New York, with
out Mr.. Conkllng as central figure,
will DO very like rendition of Ham.
let with the char ,cter of the phiIO>
sol'h:c Dane left out. and will be ex
ceedingiy estate, fiat and unprofita-
bic. - VickyJurJ Commercial.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

A REPUBLICAN Convention for
the Fifth District met IN Vicksburg
last week. 1t was very sorry gath
ering. Scarcely = corporal's guard
were in attendance, outside of the
stalwart Republicans of Vicksburg,
ninety per cant Of whom are mali
cious negroes. John b. Lynch was
nominated, and will run against
Gen. Chalmers for Congress. His
defeat by overwhelming odds is a
f0regone conclusion. His own race
are down on him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17
Il. Y. SCATTER,
Merchant Tailor,
NnPTu 0TnE nAHPT CDHAR

HAS made arrangements with one of the
largest anil most fashionable tailors in the
country; Messrs. CARTE e, Masten & Allen.
Philadelphia, by which any garment worn
by man can be furnished at a low figure,
from actual measurement. Mr.. Scatter has
taken the agency of the above house
the earnest solicitation OF his friends al d
patrons in Canton, and thinks from a Ito
time experience in his profession that hes
can give satisfaction to the most fasii lions.
Any exterior gnrinent-ccat, pants or
vest--made up in the most recherche style
and after the most approved models Of
European and American fashion plates,
from measurement taken at his lace of
business, ordered from the Philadelphia
house, and guaranteed to please in style
and fit. Samples, with prices attached,
now on exhibition at his place of business :,
north side of public square, where he
would he pleased to see his friends.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

"A SHOOTING ARRAY occurred at
Aberdeen last Saturday, between
Mason NJ. Cummings aud James l..
Mosby, in which the former was
killed outright, and the latter re-
-ceaved a wound from which he will
probably die. Capt. G. J. Buchanan,
a non-combatant, received . stray
ball in one of his knees.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

FROM the communication of Lodi,
in another column, it will be seen
that Capt. Thos. 81. Woods has
withdrawn from the Congressional
race In this District, thus leaving
Col Singleton without a competitor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

REFERRING to the recent fatal
duel in South Carolina, the Clarion
of Thursday says
Col Shannon, of South Carolina,
who WAS recently killed in q duel
was sixty years old. He married
the eldest daughter of the late Ex>
Gov. WIN. Melville, and therefore
has numerous relatives in Missis-
sippi, who are deeply grieved by
his untimely death.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

In the Superior Conrt Of the
State of Georgia, at Atlanta, on the
7th inst, the first negro juror was
called. He served with eleven
we'll known white citizens, was
made foreman of the jury, and
brought in q verdict of guilty
against a colored man charged with
burglary. Iu the next case he was
refused by Asa Gum, colored,
charged with murder, who said he
wanted "nO niger" to try him for
bis life. The incident caused much
comment, and the addition OF the
names of intelligent colored men to
j0ry ievies In the State courts is
generally approved. ="
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

SUN spots have come to be regard.
cd as q reliable cause for intense
heat, and the scientists account for
the present oppressive weather by
the unusual positions of the four
outer planets of our system. Jupi-
ter. Herschel, Saturn and Neptune
are all approaching their perihe-
lions, or the points in their orbits
nearest to the sun-a simultaneous
conjunction which has not occurred
before for liz years. Still, though
these planets are the largest in our
system, their influence in changing
the earth's orbit In extremity slight.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-07-17

DR.. TANNER, who proposes to
fast forty days, and who is closely
watched night aud day, by mem
.bers of the Neurological Society Of
New York, has gotten through the
eighteenth day without touching .
morsel Of food. He had lost "a
pounds Of flesh up to last Wednes-
day, and thea seemed to be rapidly
failing. He should brace mp and
take something.