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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

The prospect now is that Coup's
menagerie and circus will not come
To st. Johnsbury, and there has been
some talk on the part of the Missis-
quot road managers of an excursion
over that road and the 81. }. y l.. G..
To st. Adams To accommodate those
who want Ia see the show.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

These are dog days III dead ear
nest, and fortunate are those who can
vile away the sultry days at the SEA
side.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

People who pass up the Lyndon
road from the Centre village after sun
down, are interested in seeing hun
drcdS if not thousands of swallows lin
ing the telegraph wires for quarter OF
mile OF 81 above the upper bridge.
BESIDES the great number III repose,
the air is full of those on the wing,
catching insects for their supper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

Judge Ross, of this place, with
Judge Powers, has been at Bradford, the
two judges acting in an advisory capaci
" To Gov. Farnham in the hearing of an
application for the pardon of Miles,
the Barre bank burglar. New evidence
will be adduccd. it is claimed, showing
that Miles was not one of the gang.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

There were two deaths by con-
sumption last Saturday of former resi-
dents of this village-Mrs John F. Adj
ans in Barnet, and Mr.. VIM. Craig ut
North Danville. Mr.. Craig's death
was fastened by an overdose of NOR
phine which he took Friday night, as
he remarked that he wanted Il good
nights rest. He never walked, and
ceased breathing Saturday afternoon
at o'clock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

The people of West Concord are
fundamentally inclined, it would seem,
from the inscription on the church
weathervane there which reads
''woo(e) soon" People who care tn
observe, will find this inscription with
out having to look very long for it.
Mr.. Geo. Hallett's family. who
have been visiting relatives in this
town and Barnet, were called home by
a telegram announcing that Mr. Hallctt
had hemorhage Their home is in
Nebraska, hut Mr.. Hallctt WAS at Hot
Springs for his health.
Mr.. Bowen's business making it in
convenient for him to attend rchcar-
sails, lac has resigned the leadership OF
the band, and Mr.. Herrick was per
suaded To resume his old place as band
master. Mr. BOwen's valuable services
are secured as LIST cOrnet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-08-05

The Scvcnth-day Adventists of
Vermont will hold their next annual
state camp-meeting at Morrisvillr, Aug.
IS-23, 1851.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

Mr.. Michael McCann, a well-know,
ana popular manufacturer, of Syracuse
N. T., writes: Il felt generally debilita.
ted and my health failing me. longed
and prayed for an iron constitution. that
might be rid of the many annoyances
OF lll-health. But dyspepsia and uripa-
ry troubles, attended by nervous pros
tration, had gotten hold of me. and
felt my time had come. Nothing seem.
ed TO give me any permanent relief. Fl.
naiiy | happened to see an advertise
ment of Browns Iron Bitters. fBless
me, saysI, that's just the medicine for
me precisely And 50 it was. By the
powers OF old Ireland, it has cured me
OF all my troubles and given me con-
stitntion of iron"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08
Red Lips and Rosy Cheeks.

WHEELING, W. VA, May 80, 1881.
am an old physician, and have lost
many OF my youthful prejudices. Learn
ing of the great good done by certain
remedy in restoring to robust health q
former patient Of mine who suffered So.
verely from several chronic all mepts
resulting from weak pulmonary diges-
tive and urinary organs, aud whom |
was unable to benefit with my most
careful treatment, | determined to pre-
scribe it. have done SO, and the re
suits have invariably been most salts
factory. Under its use the blood be-
comes richer, the digestive, urinary and
pulmonary organs are made strong and
perform their natural functions readily
and without pain all decay seems to be
Immediately checked and the progress
OF the disease arrested; the pulse be-
comes fuller and stronger, the lips rcd
and the cheeks rosy, the temperature
increased and more uniform, the action
OF the heart regular, and the muscular
strength greatly invigorated. In JUS
tice to the inventors, I will say this
remedy is Browns Iron Bitters: it is a |
preparation of Iron and vegetable ton
les; contains no alcohol, and is the only !
preparation of Iron in o perfectly as
form and that does not black
en- the teeth. have never known it to
fail to give permanent strength to every
part Of the body, or to injure the most
lelicate constitution. have known it
o assist in curing many chronic disea-
es when all other remedies failed.-
i. D.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

A Connecticut fisherman one dav
oalted his hook with a live frog. After
patiently waiting for some time for q
bite, as he chatted with friend, he
found that his lively bait had swum
ashore, and was sitting quietly on the
rock by his side. He wound M his
line and went home.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08
ONLY THE GRAVE OF A APRIvATE
by CLAUDE FLoRANcR.

by CLAUDE FLoRANcg.
Only grave OF % private
Only poor soldiers grave.
Only alife unto Heaven
Given his country to save.
Only poor mortal's fragments,
Mould'ring away in the earth
Only man that has fallen
Guarding the lnd of his birth!
Fell not in turmoil Of battle,
Fell, with no comrade to moan /;
Fell with no words for loved one;
Fell on the outpost, alone
Guarding camp was the private,
When on his ears heavily fell
Words that tolld forth his death sentence.
Sounds that the soldier knew well.
Hold y cried voice from the distance
Hold or this moment you die.
SIR, or give sound OF alarming,
Dead on this field you shall lie.''
Shooting his muskct he answered
Fire. y the signal has fled.
quick as the clasp Of the thunder
Answers the lightning, he's dead
victory crown'l his companions
Gloriously won they the day;
THE enemy beaten and routed,
All by this mere heap of clay.
Laurels are given to gen'rals
Honor TO soldiers Of fame
But this poor private took to his
God a far holicr name
Deeds have there been that were noble.
Deeds that were greaNin Gods sight,
Nobier were none than the privates
Guarding the camp on that night.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

My son." said the father, deftly, lay
ing the skate strap along the shrinking
back of his bowling sou. ppm doing
this for yonr own good.D And as the
lad jumped clear over the saw-buck he
walled, "Don't make me too good, dad
be notrighteous overmnch,, you know.n
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

wooden spoon with which she was beat,

"oouou spoon WiCn which she was boa
ing the cake, and cried:
"Yon little wretch How dare yo
this day Of all othersw and bounce
along the entry, cooking-apron aud all
Mother, mother, it isn't--I didn't, .
gasped. "Itis areal LADY,
But mother did not hear me. Int
the parlor she flew. A little figure !
black silk, and a bonnet and veil ez
actly like our bolster figures, sat wit
its back to the door.
"My black silk again." cried my moth
er; "and it must be your aunt's new
bonnet" and without more ado caurh
the black silk shoulders with her hand
and proceeded, as she supposed, to shak,
the bolster out of them.
The first touch must iavc convinced
her OF mistake, for living woman
turned out and grappled with her, and
she tumbled over in heap on the floor,
the stranger screaming, "Help! save
me" and my mother, 'oh, / beg ten
thousand pardonsw I, for my part,
screamed still louder in my turn; and
In the midst of the confusion my father
entered
He flew to the prostrate ladies and
picked them up, and stood staring at
them in astonishment.
"Motherw he cried, and the little
old lady threw herself into his arms.
my dear sony'she sobbed, "why didn't
you not tell me your wife was insane 2v
The moment she saw me she snatched
OIL my bonnet and shook me. "Oh. nv
poor son, what d calamitym
"ls this your mother ~ cried mamma
"Oh dear, dear / thought that Adeline
had fixed up the bolster again. Oh. I
beg your pardon"
HAS she no lucid intervals ~ asked
Grandma Barton.
MY dear mother, my wifei is perfectly
sane" said my father.
Sane! and grabs off her mother-;n-
laws bonnet at sight, and tells her she
took her for bolster Do not try to |
deceive me-" cried Grandma Barton.
do sit down mother" said my father.
u will explain. Adeline, told you
i you ever did it again you should be
punished Go to your room at once
you shall have no supper tonight. at
east only bread and water. You have
lisobeyed me-"
II haven't pa. | did not fix any,
hing; | told ma that q lady wanted her
n the parlor."
"lhe child has habit of dressing up
bolster to deceive her mother, and see.
ag you with your back around sun.
'ose my wife made q mistake and
ant you explain, madam ?" said nv
ather, tnrning sharply on my mother
THAT looked like bolster. Please
all carriage-I am going" cried
'randma Barton.
Go be did. Nothingwould persuade
er to remain. She spent the whole of
ne time of her visit With my fathers
rother, and returned to England with
ut having forgiven my mother. When
le died she left the whole of her prop. !
'ty to my uncle !; and to my father only ,
le thing-a feather bolster-for which !
course, we never sent to England. G
J mother declares 1t was all my fault. J
say IL was all hers. Who is right9 b
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

Beneat and tidy while you are single.
Tarn orr cnfs regularly every other day,
wear o stand ap collar and neat neck
tie, doeskin pants, white vest and Prince
Albert coat. After you are married pay
no attention to your general appearance.
If your wife doesn't ike itshe can grin.
and bear it, or get divorce, and she
won't get a divorce because she dislikes
scandal. So you see youth be safe in
going about SO sloyenly as yon please. -
Keokuk Gate City.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08
wearing the Trousers.

/ Mr. Edmund Yates, writes in the Lon.
don World as follows about the new dress
reform movement, with dimensions q
social craze: ~ had heard of d q, *.
dles' Dress Reform association with
Lady Haberton for its high priestess !.
but bad no idea the reform had made
any practical progress Id England till
last week, when / actually twice stun
Died against ladies inx tho new garb
IN the streets Of London = one IN
Bond street and the other in Crom-
well road. Well, / am bound to say {
like IT. To be sure, the ladies' happc,,-
ca to SEQ in it were both handsome and
well set up, carrying themselves like
queens, But really in itself there an
pears nothing Objectionable, and the
dress certainly contributes to freedom of
movement, and, should imagine, The
comfort Of the wearer. It's for ali the
world like riding habit cut short lust
above the ankle exhibiting merely the
extremities Of the trousers. must men,
tion them. Only instead Of the dress and
neither garments being in cloth those i
saw were Of a black brocaded silk stuff
that fell llgracefully, and looked quiet and
ladylike. Trousers worn thus, with a
long skirt over them, are very different
from the loud, vulgar Bloomer costume
OF former efforts in this direction, and Il
is just possible that the reform NAV
spread. But to DO 50 II must come from
above, else society will not have ii On
any condition. At the Ladies' Dress Re-
form association may be seen a specimen
Of this rational dress, as it is called.
u this the trousers are at the extremity,
which combines with the skirt worn
over them, SO that in all ordinary situa-
lions no persons could possibly tell there
was any difference from the present dress
of a lady"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

"Do ! look anything like you, Mr..
Jonesp inquired Caulihower .Thops
not" was the reply. HDid man take
yoi for me ~ ''Yes.D Where is hes /
must lick him. "Oh, he's dead | shot
him on the spot Modern Argo.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

An Ohio girl who loved another fellow
married q dying man just to oblige him,
and then he was mean enough to DISC
blige her by getting well. No wonder
women occasionally exclaim that no
man is to be trusted.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has rapidly made its way to fa-
yor among druggists, who have observ-
ga Its effects on the health Of their Gus
toners. Send to Mrs. Lydia Il. Pink
ham, s3S Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass,
for pamphlets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08
WHOSE FAULT WAS IT..

When ! was little girl, we were il
the habit fdressing up ghosts to fright
ell each other. The sheet on q broomsticL
often stood at the head of the stairs as
lrot vent to bed, and poor little Minnie
was almost scared to death by pump.
kin, in which had been cut holes to rep.
resent eyes and nose and mouth. and
which covered q lighted candle.
Then, too, we sometimes would tell
our mother that q lady was waiting for
her in the parlor, and on going in she
would find a bolster attired in her own
bonnet, shawl and dress, with it's veil
down.
At first the elders laughed at this
trick, and our mother told people how
very like the figure was to some fat old
lady. But children are prone to repeti-
ton. Finally we made bores of our.f
selves, and took liberties with good ar
tlcles of clothing, and having been Sc
verely reprimanded for one or two of orr
performances, were Forbidden, on penal
ty of severe punishment, ever to manu-
facture ghosts or effigy again, or on any
account to build bolster LADY with
mothers best black silk and new5 lace
shawl npon her. shoulders as we had
once done.
we promised to obey, of course, and
thereafter only amused ourselves with
pranks of this sort, and kept them strict
ly from our elders. We knew we had
been wrong in the matter of our moth !
er's best silk, and chat the shawl had
been torn, and if up in our bedroom we
Still dressed pillows and holsters. we on. |
ly used old clothes of our own for tbe |
purpose.
u should like to see your Grandma
barton to catch you at such tricksm our
mother had said. "She would think r
1ad brought you up we'll"
Grandma Barton was our fathers
mother, and she had never seen INV
mother, for she lived on the other side
II the ocean; but now the news Ind
ONE that she was on her way to visitus.
ne mouse had been cleaned, there was
new carpet in the parlor and new cur
alns for the best bedroom. which
randma was to have.
And how would | feel to have her
'me and find bolster rugged up in
etticoats and shawl, in the best par
y" SAID my mother. Remember what
We told you, Adeline," for / was the :
ngleader in these things, and though l :
'clared would do no more mischief. !;
10 could not believe me.
Now, Grandma Barton's arrival was
'ry near; the little ones had been sent :
the nursery to be washed and dressed .
case6he should come that very after.
on, though it was scarcely likely :,
ice we expected to hear of her arrival . =;
TIA telegram. And was in the gar :, =
n picking flowers for d bouquet to :,
t In q vase in the center of the ronnd :.
Die, when saw stout little lady -
llk mp the path and stand on the x,
Drstep. | ran to her at once. She :.
ked at me, nodded and said: you're 6.
'arton, | see. Tell your ma I'm here;p 80
| trotted into the parlor. -
Who she was | did not know, bnt -
ther was in the kitchen, making cake, 90,
there ] dashed at once. =,
oh, MOTHER" said, there is a lady
jhe parlor. She said to tell you she
there And ] began to laugh, why hi
ardly knew. ca
t this mamma threw down the large fol
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

Student under examination in physics
What planets were known to the an
clients ~ "Well, sir, there were Venus
and Jupiter, and"--after a pause-s.L
think the earth, but I'm not quite Ger
tain"-The Portfolio.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

A Rockland man saw advertised ia
sure cnre for Drunkenness He for-
warded the necessary dollar and receiy-
cd by return mail, written on valna-
bic postal card in beautiful violet ink.
the magic words Don't drink,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

AChinaman named On Tick is about
to start laundry in Detroit. This viii
leave no reasonable excuse for any one
to fail to appear in q clean shirt on Snn-
days.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

"The mill will never grind with the
water that is past, maybe, but the
hand-organ gnnds right alongIwith the
airs that are past couple Of hundred
years,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

Editors in this country are always be-
hind the age. In Ireland the editors
carry the papers about and trade them
for dried meat and whisky.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

All forms ofimpaired vitality, mental
exhaustion, weakened digestion, etc.,
radically removed BY using Browns Iros
Ritters.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08
VOL. 3.
ATTORNEYS.

GEO. w. BURGESS, Attorney
" at Law, Baton Rouge, La Prompt atten.
ton given to all business entrusted to him
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

/ HEMAN B. MAGRUDER,
IL Attorney and Counsellor nj Law, No. 81
Camp street, New Orleans, La.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-08

~ 9. BIRD, ATTORNEY AT LAW viii
O' attend promptly to all business intrusted
TO him. Office on Convention street, between
Third and Church streete Rat0n Rouge La.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-13
PERSONALS,

Mr.. Louis Hirshheimer is bound to keep up
with the times He thinks Canton census must
keep up with her general prosperity, and last
Monday morning one Of those nice little family
occurrences took place at his residence on North
Market street which added one to the population,
and for the past few days has wresthed LOuiss
face with smiles He is skirmiihing around,
hunting up boys names, and an one having
good ones can leave them with him. Louis says
he Is bound to keep him we'll Clothed" and in
the course Of time expects to have the sign read
Hirshheimer & Son.
Mr. James Lowell, an old. time Canton molder,
is In the city calling qpon hiP old friends
MI Henry Bemenderfer, an old Cantouian, at
present Of Goshen, Ind, is visiting at the resi-
dence Of his soninaw, Mr.. George Lawrence,
on South Poplar street.
Mr.. G. F. Walker Of the Cleveland Herald, was
In this city Monday He made a pleasant call
upon the DEMOCRAT.
VIM. Roemhild returns tonight from an eight
weeks tour Of the east, embracing New York, Ho.
boken, New Jersey aud Brooklyn. While in the
former metropolis William seen all the sights
and heard all the sounds, and says that New
York lays over" Canton and all the other big
places,
Mr.. W. X. Miller left for New York city, Tues.
day, on business for the Peerless Company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-13
RESOLU UTIONS OF RESPECT.

At a meeting Of Canton Grange, held In this
city, Saturday, Jan. g. the following resolutions
Of respect to the memory Of John Richardson
were adopted;
Whereas 1t has pleased God In his wisdom to
call from his labOrs here to his reward in Heaven
our beloved friend and Brother, John Richard
son; therefore,
ReS0lUed That the members of Canton Grange,
unite in saying that we fully realize, that by the
death Of our Brother that we have lost a true and
faithful member Of our Order, the community
an upright and worthy citizen, the family lov.
ing, devoted husband and father.
ResolUed further, That we sympathze with the
family in this their hour Of sorrow yet we feel
glad to know that they will trustingly look to
Him for consolation who doeth all things we'll
Resolved, That the usual badge Of mourning be
worn by the members of our Order at the next
three consecutive meetings.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
recorded on the journal Of the Grange copy
presented to the family of the deceased, and a
copy furnished the county papers for publica.
tlOn. ]. K. MES
T, VANHoRN,
], N. SHAUB,
Committee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-13
A NEW ENTERPRISE.

Within the past few years Canton has come
wonderfully to the front in manufacturing. and
she is now progressing just as rapidly In regard
to business enterprise. During the past few
months quite number Of new business firms
have located in Canton, and all are seemingly
we'll satisfied with the city. With the opening Of
the Valley and Connotton roads came cores.
ponding increase in trade, and to meet this trade
new business firms have been organized. A new
hardware firm will soon begin business In this
city. II is composed Of Messrs Noses, Couch and
strayer. Mr. Couch is OF the late grocery firm,
Couch & Yenging, and the other two gentlemen
are both men of recognized business qualities.
Mr.. Moses halls from Carrollton and Mr.. strayer
from Waynesburg. They have rented the east
room Of the new Empire block, adjoining the
DEMOCRAT Office, and in the course Of few
weeks intend to fill 1t with large new stock Of
hardware. Their stock will embrace all kinds OF
goods usually kept bv such establishments, and
If business energy and enterprise ia good critic
rion Of success, we predict for the new firm an
excellent business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-13
PETIT JURY
AALLEABLE IRON WORKS.

For the past four or five months the firm Of Elbel,
Gillian Co. have had a large force Of men at work
repairing the old press works. Several additions
were made and 1t is quite extensive establish
ment. A sixty horse power engine and the old en-
gine used by the press works are In position. Ma
chinery has been brought here from the Pittsburgh
works and the works are now ready for occupancy.
The office force and the heads of the different de-
partments are here and In few days fifty or sixty
skilled workmen and families will come to this
city from Pittsburgh, When in running order be.
tween two hundred and fifty and three hundred
persons mostly girlsEand boys will be employed
The molders expect to run their first heat next Mon
day. Paper boxes are used for packing the maeabls
iron products and Mr. Charles e. Wrlgley Of the
Wrigley Manufacturing Co. Of Allegheny has rented
part ofthe shop Cherry street Just below the Ft
Wayne railroad, occupied by Kailey & Ballard. Some
thirteen persons will be employed in the manufac-
ture of boxes. Both ofthese firms are valuable Rd.
dltlons to the Industries of Canton and Cantoa ex
tends them hearty welcome.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-13
FREEBURG.

Freeburg holds its own quite we'll, and contln
ues to improve.
Cold weather few days ago, with the mercury
at sixteen degrees below zero, and excellent
slipping"
The schools in Washington township are all in
session and prOspering,
The school house In the Fox district was burned
down month or 80 ago, the result Of defective
hue. II has been rebuilt and is in use.
VIII Ruff, ]. G. Frederick and Frank Knam
contemplate building barns the coming summer
Amos Byers erected an Ice house lately, and "a
busy filling 1t.
John G. Powelrs saw mill was destroyed by
fire three or four weeks since.
Mr., Desler has returned home from Illinois
where he was running grist mill,
David Powell and family, Of Indiana, are visit
ing in their old neighborhood.
Daniel Frederick and sister, with Miss Towns
also from Indiana, are visiting relatives and
friends,
VIM, Frederick has gone to Michigan to stay
part Of the winter.
CAL Altman is going west soon.
Oyster supperS, birthday parties and literary
gatherings are certainly afording grand oppOr'
tunitIes for social enjoyment, as they are numer
GUS and well attended.
A protracted meeting is being held at the Salem
church by Rev, BNumgardner.
Daniel Smith bought the Smith homestead, at
s57 10 per acre, a good bargain.
A fox hunt is talked Of In this township
At the first fslling,of this snow wheat looked
we'll.
The crop Of 1880 was good in our township, the
school district next east Of Freeburg produced
9,427 bushels. Two or three Of our school dis.
tricts yielded as much as all Deerheld township
Samuel shidler bought q MilleI's new model
vibrator at Aultman's last fall, with which he
lately threshed 7C6 bushels Of wheat in hours.
First hour, 1856 bushels; second, 1877 third 175;
fourth 200. Warren shidler fed during the last
run; and we will venture to say he topped sheaves
at furious rate. BARKER.