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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Moth Exterminator.
BY NJ. L. FOWLER.

1t is my privilege to count among nv
friends very lovely woman, engaged
in highway work. The other day she
introduced me to the interior of house
on Eleventh avenue. We were re-
ceived at the door by the father of the
family, man totally blind. By the
window sat young woman, helplessly
crippled in both hands and feet, but
with face so bright and intelligent,
one would suppose her in possession of
all that could be wished for in this
world. On our entrance she laid aside
the book from which she had been
reading aloud to her father. While
talking with us she took up some GRO
chet-work, that to me seemed a marvel
how with misShapen hands she could
weave such dainty patterns. By this
skill in lace-edging and insertion she
earned last year many dollars, as some
of the ladies who visited her found sale
for her work. On inquiry for the moth
er, we were told she had gone to see
her daughter, now an inmate of the In
sane Asylum on Blackwell's Island.
This last was a beautiful young girl,
engaged in telegraph office, but with
ambitious longings for higher phase
of life, so that finally, with the kind of
work and restless craving for things
beyond her sphere, reason gave way.
Before making this visit | had been
preparing against the attacks of little
foe that at this season lies in wait for
unwary housekeepeTs. One need keep
strict vigilance committee to act on
the offensive; otherwise the moth fam
lily will be sure to make cradles for
their babies out of our finest and soft
est fabrics. Who has not at some time
nnrolled dainty garment and found to
their astOnished gaze windows to look
through? To some of these dismayed
ones | offer what / found far more
effective remedy than the old-time
camphOr, cedar chips, etc. NV visit
led me to think that Julia's warm dress.
her window, the bright sunshine falling
upon her, would etfectually put all
moths to flight. Johns coat, that /
mad folded with such care to lay away
for another season, seemed the very
thlng for Mr.. A, as he, poor, sight
less man, made his way from door to
door, trying TO sell his brooms.
Are there not some who would plad-
~ test this very innocent preventive
against moths? Some of the old-time
curtains would be real comfort to
some sick one who cannot bear the full
hight of day. Many a poor rheumatic
would thank you for the old bits of car
pet that long time have been lying in
your garnet, soft house for any of the
moth family wishing to take up their
abode.
You will never know till you try it
what relief, when you leave your city
home for your country sojourn, to have
no vision of moths disturbing your
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

F There are now ten oleOmargar1ne
factories in the United States. In
France the manufacture has become an
important industry, and in Holland
there are "a factories, while in Russia
and Germany there are large factories.
One house in New York sells nearly
10000 pounds of OleOmargarine daily.
II A little chloride of lime sprinkled
occasionally in cutters filed with stag
nant water and all other pestllenee-
breeding places may prevent many
fevers and severe ''fits of sickness"
y "Fannie," of Detroit, Michigan,
writes to the Detroit Free Press: I'll
women had made the men of the world
what our Heavenly Father had intend
ed they should make of them, there
would have been no need of women
complaining of their rights"
e Victor Hugo said to a circle OF
his admirers, 81 know can write we'll
about woman, for 1 love her. l can
only be eloquent about what l love.
Love gives me perspicacity. only
Judge of evil beings from the ef1uvla
they emit, for / avert my head when
ever they come in my way, and conse-
quently do not examine them ID de-
tail.r
~ The ''zoogyroscope" is newly
invented instrument for taking instan-
taneous photographs of moving objects,
and has been found to be valuable in
showing the various positions of run
ming horses, athletes, etc.
r. Scientists, from close observa-
tions, are of the opinion that pines and
other needle-leaved trees have strong
er attraction for watery vapor than 9TH
er trees, and that those containing res
nous matter absorb much more water,
and exhale it more rapidly than Other
species.
r 1t is little singular that while
the mother of President Hayes was born
in Windham county, just across the
Connecticut river in Vermont, Gen
Garfeld's mother should have been
born in Richmond, some twelve miles
south of Keene. The mother of Gen
Garfield was Ballou, niece of the late
celebrated Rev. Hosea Ballou, and a
relative of the late Welcome D. Ballou
of Keene, who with his brothers and
sisters was born in Rhode Island. Ihat
New Hampshire and Vermont shouiu
furnish the mothers of two Presidents,
may not be more singular than that
Ohio and New York should furnish TWO
Republican Presidents aud wee Presl-
dents in succession.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

WHAT SINGLE CENT DID.-A sin
gular financial transaction occurred in
an office a day or two since. By some
means or other it happened that the
Office boy owed one of the clerks three
cents, the clerk owed the cashier two
cents, and the cashier owed the office
boy two cents. One day last week, the
office boy, having a cent in his pocket,
concluded to diminish his debt, and
handed it over to the clerk, who, in
turn, paid half of his debt by giving it
to the cashier. The latter handed it
back to the boy, saying that he only
owed him one cent. The Office boy
again passed the cent to the clerk, who
passed it to the cashier, who passed il
back to the boy, and the boy dis.
charged the entire debt by handing il
to the clerk, thereby squaring all ac-
counts. Thus it may be seen how
great is the benefit to be derived from
single cent if only expended Judi.
cious4y.-[N. Y. Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Wedding Fees.

1t having been stated recently that
Rev. John Hall received about SlO,OOO
a year as wedding fees, Mr.. Hall says
that he has never received fee of over
800 at any one time, and not as much
as $500 from marriages in any one year.
Having thus knocked $3.50 off the
wedding fee account, Mr.. Hall proceeds
to denOunce the whole wedding fee
business. He asks: "WOuld it not be
a good thing to cut off all the small ia
vors given to ministers-such as half
fare passes on railroads, wedding fees,
even donation parties and let min
listers be put, like other men, on living
salaries?" To which the Philadelphia
Times responds: "This is too sweep
ing. AS to railroad fares and donation
parties, it is well enough; but the
wedding fee is altogether a different
affair and rests on a different basis.
There is no reason why a man should
ride for half price simply because he Is
a minister. If he render a service to
the company transporting him, he de-
serves pay for it, and should be reward
ed accordingly. The donation party is
an outrageous nuisance which should
not be inflicted on any decent minister.
But the wedding fee is fair compen-
sation for a special service. 1t is a
matter almost impossible to fix as to
definite amount. Men pay all the way
from 81 to 81, 900 for getting married.
A man who is very poor or very mean,
or does not think that the lady of his
choice is of any particular account,
may satisfy his soul by handing the Of
floating clergyman a dollar or two
A wealthy man who marries an heiress
can as easily pay 500 or $500 or even
ST. 900. There are many cases III
which a 800 bill is gracefully slipped
into the clergyman's hand, although DR.
Hall does not seem to have had much
of run of that sort of luck. The av-
erage fee among well-to-do people is
probably about so. Most clergymen
give their wedding fees to their wives
An Episcopal clergyman who made a
practice of this was embarrassed by the
receipt of trousers as a fee from
nice young tailor for whom he per-
formed the marriage service"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

II Mrs. Gen. Garfield is of delicate
form, in rosy health, domestic, devot-
ed mother, fitting her four young gen.
erals for college or for active life, a
lady of sunny spirit, and of very quiet,
dignifed bearing.
Ey Mrs. James G. Blaine is fair-hair-
ed, tall, rather stout, with distinguished
carriage, and a manner earnest and
practical. Sincerely conscientious, Mrs.
Blaine seems to belong to class of New
England women not always to be met
with even among the rugged hills, and
rarely seen elsewhere. A beautiful
home life is the result of her wise man
agement. Already are her sons in bus
mess and popular in society, and Miss
Alice, the eldest daughter, a beautiful
girl of Is, stands beside her mother like
a younger sister. Though Miss Mary is
home from school, she is understood to
be as yet not in society.
V Epitaph on an old tombstone in
the cemetery at Rockingham, VT. '.In
memory of Josiah White, who died
Sept. l, 1906, in the Goth year of his
age. The descendants of Josiah White
at his death were, children Is; grand
children, 100; great grandchildren,
21l children deceased, 3; grandchil-
dren deceased, &c; great grandchildren
deceased, 35." [The epitaphs on the
tomb-stOnes of his wives are not Civ
en-.
q A sparrow's nest has been built
inside the gong at the depot in Will
Transport, Pa, right over the knocker.
and let it ring as loud as it may, one of
the sparrows will remain on the nest.
and the other has been frequently seen
to sit upon the iron of the knocker
while it is striking, apparently not in
the least disconnected by the din.
n The penitentiary of Mississippi is
at Jackson, and the keepers have train
ed bloodhOunds with which to hunt es-
capped prisoners. Recently the hounds
got after the wrong person, and ran
hunter up tree, where he remained
for more than an hour, with the howl
ing dogs just comfortably out of reach.
II Every traveller in the United
States" writes an English journalist,
has had abundant experience that the
American system of checking luggage,
supplemented by the express agent, is
such an improvement upon our system
that it is impossible to understand why
we did not long ago adopt it."
e Enterprise in business advertis-
ing is commendable, but when ones
door bell rings half dozen times in an
afternoon. only to show on the door
step circular or an almanac, it makes
the women folks almost saw thew
wish it could be stopped. If there is
not an ordinance covering this nuisance
there ought to be.
n Mr.. Waterman of Duluth was SO
e1asperated by a corn that he took
careful aim with a pistol and shot
bullet through it. The corn disappeared
and SO did large portion of the toe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
New England Mutual
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

LIFE 1NSURANGE OUmPAN1
of Boston, on the 31st of December, 1879.
ASSETS.
Stocks and Bonds at market value, 50 47s Ill 50 |
Loans on Mortgage 2l49, s69 o. |
Real Estate l295 900 90 |
Premium Notes secured by policies
worth double the amount loaned 1882, 500 IS |
Amount deferred quarterly premiums 2OIlI9 IS
Outstanding Renewal Premiums up
on policies upon which a valuation
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Accrued Interest and Rents, Dol, 06s 81
Cash in Banks, 1911 IL
Loans Collateral. lib 700 90
SIS I3I, 24O Is
LIABILITIES.
Reserve at per cent.
in compliance with
the statutes of Mas
sachusetts, s12917,119 O3
Distributions unpaid 1SI, l76 Sc
Death losses unpaid. Ct 755 90
Matured Endowments
unpaid, 51,O2s 90
- s13 252, O75 SO
Surplus, SI,s79,1 1872 O6
Seth Annual Report now ready for distribution.
Free to any address.
BENZ. F. STEVENS, President.
JOSEPH NJ. GIBBENS, Secretary.
March II, 1851 year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
AUCTION BILLS.

Orders for auction bills by morning mails car
usually be filed and returned on evening trains
same day. Our facilities for Half and Whole-Sbeet
Posters are better than ever, at
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
PATENTS.
r. H. E DDY.

R. H. E d D Y.
No. 76 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
RENTING one dollar. Assignments recorded al
Washington. No agency IN the United States POI.
seSSeS superior facilities for obtaining Patents o.
deertGiTliIlg the pdtentd6il:y of intentions. L. l.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIM ONIALS.
Il regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most successtu
and capable practitioners with whom 1 have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents
Inventors cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or more capable of securing for them al
early and favorable consideration at the Patent U
fice."-EDMUND BURKE, ate Commissioner o.
Patents"
Boston, October 10, 1s76.
r. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: you procured fol
me- in-1s40, my first patent. Since then you ha7
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases AMI
procured many patents, reissues and extensions
have occasionally employed the best agencies
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but
still give yO1 almost the whole of nv business.
your line and advise others TO employ yOu.
Yours truly GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, Jan. l. lSsO.-1Y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
The Lord VIII Give You, According as He
Hath PrOmised--Ex. H. 25.

Be merclful unto me. according 10
thy word. Ps. ll9: 25.
am merciful, saith the Lord. Jer.
3: IL.
Let, pray thee, thy merciful kind
ness be for my comfort, according to
thy word. Ps. 119. 76.
His merciful kindness is great towards
us. This is my comfort in my affection.
rs. I17:2. 1I9: 50.
Chicken thou me, according to thy
word. Ps. l19: 25.
Thy word hath quickened me. Ps.
ll9: so.
word. Ps. l19, %.
The Lord stood with me, and
strengthened me. 2 Tim. A: IL.
Uphold me, according to thy word.
Ps. II9: lie.
The Lord upholdeth the righteous.
The Lord uphOldeth him with his hand.
Ps. 81: II, "a.
Deliver me, according to thy word.
Ps. II9: 40.
The righteous cry, and the Lord
heareth, and delivereth them out of all
their troubles. Ps. "a: IL.
Let thy mercies come also INTO me,
o Lord even thy salvation, according
to thy word. Ps. II9: Al.
Surely his salvation is nigh them that
fear him. | will sing of the mercies OF
the Lord forever. Ps. $50. 50: l.
Give me understanding, according to
thy word. Ps. Is: 1863.
The Son of God is come, and hath Civ
us an understanding. ! John 5: 20.
o Lord, let thy word, pray thee, be
verified. ] Kings &: %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Have You Won Your Glass to Christ

o teacher magnify thine office. 1t
is one of great responsibility. 1t should
he one of great moral power. BY your
personal influence, your wisdom, your
watchful and prayerful love, you may
open the hearts Of your pupils first of
all to you, aud then secure the opening
of them to Christ. What have you al
ready accomplished Have You made
them feel their need of Christ Have
YOU told them, one by one, what it is
to begin a true Christian life -? Have
you led them one by one to Calvary,
and let them kneel with you there, and
directed their eyes to the Lamb of God,
who taketh away the sin of the world,
and so persuaded them with yielding
hearts to say
But drops Of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love owe;
Here, Lord, give myself away
lis all that 1 can dol
Happy the class that has teacher
that is SO full of the Holy Ghost and of
faith as to be always ready for such
work as this! Happy the teacher who
has brought, or shall bring, band after
band of fresh young hearts willing
Offering to the Saviour who redeemed
them, as the blessed result of patient,
tender, untiring labor with his classes
from week to week, and from year to
wear IS. S. Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
But drops Of grief can ne'er repay
m. I..hf 81 low. I nxra

BOLDLY COMPOSING CHRIsT.-A
young sailor, recently converted, want
ed the missionary at the Bethel to
write some words on card for him.
'YOu can write palmer than 1 can," he
said. "What shall l write 2" was
asked. "Write Il love Jesus, do you ?'r'
"What are you going to do with this
card 7" the missionary inquired. Il
am going to sea Tomorrow" said the
young Christian, "and am afraid, if !
don't take stand at once, may begin
to be ashamed of my religion. So am
going to nail this.card on my bunk, and
that will let every one know at once ]
am a Christian" That is the way ev-
cry Christian boy and girl should do
boldly confess Christ, and nail up theil
colors at once wherever they go.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
FARM FOR SALE.

Situated in Burke and known as the homestead
of the late BENJAMIN A. BEMIS consisting of
$50 acres of good land well wooded and watered,
buildings mostly new, and running water at house
and barn. Good sugar orchard of 800 trees. Good
sugar house Said farm is pleasantly located on
the road from Burke to Newark. II miles from
the first mentioned place, and two miles from West
Burke. Will sell the stock and farming tools with
the farm if desired. A part of the purchase money
can remain on the place for time secured by mort
gage. IS If NANCY B. BEMIS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
CHUR S.

We make the very best churn for large dairies
that is made in the United States. They are the
Improved Box Churn. We make them in sizes to
suit, and prices all the way from So to $40. A
Sc one will chuTn from TO 30 pounds a SI2 one
from to 60 pounds-Other sizes in proportion All
can be run by power. We also self Barrel Churns.
HORSE POWERS to churns from Sl2 up-
wards. Iron work for platform round table
horse powers-it is the best and cheapest for a
cheap power. Portable Cider Presses and Grinders
blacksmith Tire Blenders. Tuyere Irons Clothes
Reels ito be used out of dOOrs) Clothes DRYERS tor
indoors Box Stoves No 26 and 30 Post Drivers
French Roll Pans Baking Pans Stove Backs Har-
row Teeth, Cresting and Iron Fence Work Wagon
Jacks, Sled Shoes, Sugar Arch Doors Crates, Pan
Rests, Heater Frames, Cast Iron Sugar Arches-16
different sizes-al the way from a small sugaring
of stove to the very largest evaporation lsend and
get circulars), Window Weights Buzz Planers,
Adjustable Saw Benches jacquard Machinery,
Gear Cutting. Gearing and PuIleys, Hand and
Power Elevators, Portable FORCES, Iron Castings
generally.
Machinery of all kinds made to order Machin-
cry repairing promptly done. Agent for the Amer.
lean Band Saws will not crack in running. Please
give me a call if you want anything in my line.
Yours,
TnHN w MHDKT NH
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

Garfield and Arthur are both Masons.
James A. Garfield is a charter member
of Pentalpha lodge No. %, and a
member of Columbia chapter No. 1,
Columbia commandeIy, No. 2, Mithras
lodge of Perfection A. and A rite, all
of Washington. Chester A. Arthur is a
member of all the Masonic bodies in
n. Y. CITY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

dreams, but that solid peace has been
yours since you tested the very best
preventive and ertermiRatOr of moths.
Il Christian at Work.
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DEATHS.

Died. n, his residence, No los west Mauhall
street, nscemo = o 1850. a. 10:45 A. ~. PRES.
TON Bkh -. son of Mar, l. Bronkes ano the
lac William T. Brookes, IN The twenty second year
OF hsage.
His funsTa' with take place at Pine street BAPTIST
church FRIDAY EVENING the 10Th at 3 O'Clock,
Friends and acquainanceS or ihr family are respect
fully nvt ell 10 attend without further notice.
pied, q, his residence. near TIE CT Of Richmond.
the eighty isbth ye,r II hi age
The funeral Will take pia c TO-DAY (Friday) at
IL O'Clock from ~ j mes church. Friends aud
arquainlancss OF The family respsctfu ~ invited
10 attend.
Died, on wednesday night, Mr.. WILLIAM
CHRISTIAN. In The any eighth year OF his age.
HI fnnerai vii take pace THIS AFTERNOON
IT the Uuifn station Methodist church a. o'clock.
The friends aud Realty sare invited o. attend.
Iled. at bis rssid'ncs. ~ this eIry on Thursday,
e'h tp.ian'.a o O'Clock r. NJ. EDMUND RYAN,
in the forty-eIxln year ~ his are.
(. Tim nnd plae. of fuper.l Will pe announced In
The State OF FRIDAY anl Dispatch Of Saturday
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-10
II THE SALE OF ASSIGNEE'S GOOD.
AT sYCLE BROTHERS
WILL CONTINUE UNTIL AFTER THE
HOLIDAYS.

We have also thousands of new bargains TO our
already large stock suitable for HOLIDAY PRE-
200 CHILDREN'S CLOAKs. Handsomely trim
med with sik AMI plush velvet. ranging from
a. toSl2;
100 ULsTF RS for ladies aud misses;
$50 h md ONE DIES CLUAKS aud DOLMANs.
$50 pieces BLACK CA>HMERE-Lupin's best
gOod--bOught al u recent assignee's sale. and 10
be closed out a. small advance. We are wlIiDg
10 compare these goods with any In the city In
regard 10 price and quanty. Study your Inter-
est, and you viii save money.
is pieces BLACK SATIN from Zoe. 10 $3.50 per
81 pieces BLACK BROCADFD sII X and sATINS,
handsome goods rom l25 10 81 rs;
10 pieces BLACK SILK CASHMERE MALAHN0
and SATIN DE- LYON from 90c. TO s1.25-20
per cent. less than former prlc s:
TURNER'S BsST BL OK MOHAiR reduced
Handsome DRESS GOOr reduced from l2N to Sc. ;
SUI better at from 10 10 1910. per yard;
In our NOVELTY DRESS GOODS We have made
great deduclions. Don't be persuaded 70 pnr:
TSsy have of OSr Sors stocked
With goods al bottom nrces.
LYONS BROCADED SILK VELVET at SO worth
BLACK sILk PLUSH at So 50-real value "a;
250, pieces DOUBLE WIDTH DRESS GOODS re-
500 SSSz oH 80 Il S tsT yard long,
1000 SILK BANDKfRi H'FFs from zoe. TO
rs pieces BLACK SILK FRINGE from 40c. 10
81 80 per yard;
Also, fun fine OF SPIKES and TASSELS;
In TABLE-LiNEN and NAPKINS We have a very
large assor.msnt at grea,ly-reduced prices;
A fun line OF CARPETS.
DRUGGETS.
RUGS,
MATIIN6,
LACE CURTAINS, and
WINDOW SHADES
stIll on hand;
special sale Tor the next thirty days OF LADIES
and 6ENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR;
Large varie Of FANCY ARTICLES SUI table for
Christmas presents.
de 8 eoG SYCLE BROTHERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-10

A report was adopted BY the Executive
Committee Of the WorId'> Fair Commission
Wednesday, recommending the Inwood site
for The exhibition OF 1888. The report also
give> the reasons why 1t is deemed adviSa.
bile to withdraw the application for permis-
sion to use part OF Central Park for the
Far. Tue site Is bounded on the east bv
The Harlem river and Heights. on the south
by For George, formerly Forr Clear View,
on The southwest and west by Forts Wash-
ingion, Nelson, and Try on, and on tue north
by lnwood Hill.
Rev. Mr.. French. pastor Of the Gordons-
vile Baptist church. Is suffering very Sc
yerely with core throat, and his physi.
cian- have r. commended rest from bis la
bors for few weeks.
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Corporation Moonlight Abolished.

In a recent suit Tor damages against the
CITY OF Winchester the court Instructed the
jury hat it is the duty OF the corporation
Ito light its reels by public lamps every
night from dark until IL O'Clock. e1cPpt
,ehen The moon is actually shining and is DC
tuaay ofording sufficient light 10 enable per-
sons 10 acatk the streets ,cilh comfort and
ease" On the night OF the injury com.
plaiued OF the street-lamps were moi lighted
and The moon was not actually atfording suf-
tcIent light to enable persons TO walk the
siree's with ease and safety. The jury rem
deied verdict Of 500 damages for plain
tiff- Masruder. Exactly how be was In-
jnred rs not stated, but II was somehow in
attempting to cross bridgeway.