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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
sad Case of Poisoning.

Philip Holmes, whose death ut Barnet
is mentioned elsewhere, was supposed
to have been poisoned 10y taking paper
into his mouth, with which he was
playing the paper was an advertise
mcnt made attractive by the use of
vcImilion ink, said to he poisonous.
Some of the family had noticed him
chewing pieces of paper during the
day, and removed it from his mouth.
He was taken sick vomiting about 3 p.
IN. Friday, but the SYMPTOMS not being
unusual for children, did not alarm the
family until evening, when Dr.'s Styles
and Cillcy were called and pronounced
it ease of poisoning, and upon en-
quiry, and reflection, the fact that hc
had paper in his mouth was called tC
mind, and upon examination of what
was left it was found to contain poison
from the ink. 1t was too late to us,
antidotcs cffectually, and death result
ed Saturday morning 10y gradual fail
| ing. without commissions.
This is Il heavy stroke to the wild
owed mother, as just one yeaI~o day
| interviewed between the burial of hus
band and son, "'Phil,n who was a fa
voritc of the ncighborhood, and espe
cially of its grandparents, with whom
mother and son lived, Mr.. and Mrs
Alex. Holmes, and their only represen
tative. They all have the sympathy
of the community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Dress Goods Department.

This stock contains many
new colorings and combina-
tons in fine foreign and do
nestle suitings, also medium
and low priced dress goods in
the newest styles-French
Zephyr Cloths, English Che
viot Suitings, Dress Ginghams
and Cambrics in great variety
of pattern. Special bargains
in Guinet's Black Dress Silks
and Black Cashmeres. We
guarantee to offer as good val
lie in dress goods and silks as
any city retail house, and will
be pleased to send samples on
application. We have a large
variety of Ladies' Jackets,
Nantes and listers which are
perfect in fit and very low in
price. Also a large assert
ment Of Sacking and Ulster
Cloths in black and new spring
shades.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
LomyGeIIOw Birthday Book.

This beautiful little book, which has
Just been published at Boston, contains
on the lcft-hand pages careful selec
tions from the prose and poetical writ
imgs of Mr.. Longfcllow. On each right
hand page are the names of more or
less distinguished individuals whose
birthdays are given upon that page.
The selections were made by Miss
Charlotte Fisk Bates, who is very IA
miliar with all of Mr.. Longfcllow's
writings. The book contains the latest
portrait of Mr.. LongfellOw, which is
said to he one of the most satisfactory
ever made. There are also twelve
choice illustrations. one for each month
of the year. The book is printed upon
sized paper, so that the blank spaces
upon the right-hand pages are availa-
bile for the writing of autographs, the
volume thus forming happy combina-
ton of gift-book and album. AT the
end of the book is an index of birth
days, which, when filled up, will facil-
itate reference to any of the names con
tanned in the book. The price of it is
only dollar, and it can be obtained OF
Howard x Rowell, OF directly from the
publishers, Houghton, Miftlin 4 Co.,
Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
SUIllIllPrVille.
South Walden

The death of Mrs. Chas. Tilden last
week was a sad affair. She had worn
herself out in the care of her husband,
who, it will he remembered, died of
consumption the past winter. Feeling
the necessity of labor to maintain her
self and little girl, she undoubtedly
ovcrtaxed herself, and together with
the loss she keenly felt, she was unable
to bear up longer. Both husband and
wife were buried in one grave last
week.
Mr. Martin w. Carr had what is I'M
dcrstood to he paralytic shock, while
upon the street Saturday evening.
Ncighbors with whom he was convers-
ing ut the time assisted him home,
when he became insensible and help
less AT the present writing he seems
brighter and better, though his condi-
ton is yet precarious.
On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Fayette Harvey lost their youngest
child, about two years old, by that
natural enemy to children-the Group.
Nav the consolation which comes from
above attend these parents in this
hour of sorrow.
The Clutch measles" have got
among the children. None as yet are
very sick, but they rather dislike the
name. We have, first and last, suffer
ed here from various contagious dis
orders, and had hoped we had reached
the end of the catalogue but it seems
there is always '.just one more left
for somebody's annoyance.
+. f. Richardson somehow or Other
finds that there is something i'll bones
besides marrow. He has found upon
two different occasions recently, when
grinding, spikes III the bones, which
have broken his mill, and accustomed
him Annoyance and delay in his bus
mess.
| on. Severance seems to hold his Owl
yet. He has good courage, is cheerful
and to-day carries more sunshine
around with him than many well
robust man. Chas. Calderwood an,
family are for short time stopping
with Mr.. Severance.
1t is understood that Mr.. Banniste
is soon to remove from here, and tina
Wm Stafford will eventually occup!
the tenement vacated by Mr.. Ban
mister.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
The Young Ladies' Concert.

\ goodly number of people turned
out on Friday evening last, at the con
cert given 10y the Young Ladies' Mis-
SionarN Society, and the affair, as Il
whole. passed of very well. The con
cert opened with Il chorus. Morning
Invitation,' which was nicely given.
Solos were rendered 10y Miss Helen
Graves. Mrs. Minnie Il. IIazcn, Charles
Cnnant. and Miss harrington piano
solos hy Miss Helen +. Ross and Miss
Mary T. Stone. both of whom played
with taste and finish a quartette, "The
Sea Hath its Pearls" lay Misses Far
rin"ton and Prouty, and Mcssrs. Co
uant and May and trio 10y Misses
knight. Blodgctt and Rust. The sing
crs were for the most part in good voice
and acquitted themselves creditably.
The quaint QuakcIiSh duet, ''Dost thou
love me. Sister Ruth" 10y Anna Spen-
Ger and Dana Morse took the house 10y
storm. and received Il rousing encore.
Master Morse has an excellent voice,
and in the dcmure counting scene both
he and Miss Spencer did finely and
deserved every hit of applause they
received. The concert closed with 4
chorus. ave Maria" which, though
pretty in itself, is trifle difficult fol
Young voices to handle smoothly. En-
cores were plenty, the audience wa
seemingly in good spirits and enjoyed
what was offered them. The net re
ceipts of the evening were between
thirty and forty dollars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Taken French Leave.

Lewis Burgoyne of this place, who
was arrested last week for adultery,
and hailcd 10y one of his townsmen to
await a hearing on Saturday last, left
for Canada just before the time for the
hearing. His bondsman Immediately
went in pursuit of him, but did not
find him, and of course is powcrless Ia
do anything toward reaching him while
he is the other side of the line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Attempt TO Break Jail.

Sheriff Sulloway came near losing
his three prisoners the other night.
They had concOcted nice little plan
to get away, but their keeper was a
little too sharp for them. 1t seems that
the prisoners had. with the aid of a
small boy outside. (who, 10y the way,
was too young to understand the true
inwardncss of the mattcr) secured a
case knife. a file, piece of iron plate
and two sticks of wood. by means OF
which they sawed one of the inner
window bars and mhingcd the door
of a cell. Gaining access Ia the coIrl-
dor, they removed brick OF two near
of this led the sheriff to make careful
investigation. He could discover
nothing satisfactory, however, until he
had ironcd the prisoners and shut them
into the cells to await developments
This punishment weakened one oi
them. who persuaded the ringleader tC
own up and reveal the whereabouts ot
the tools and Just what the plan was
This he did. on the promise that the
irons should he removed if Il complet,
disclosure was made-and then the
sheriff discovered the cut bar, tho
work on the cell door, and the tools.
From the very moment that he was
led to suspect something amiss, Sheriff
Sulloway kept strict watch, an(
brought his men at last to the point o
confession. The prisoners were not a
all pleased that their plot was frustrat
ed. for they had planned well and OK
pectcd success. Maloy, the "boss" o
the job. succeeded in getting out once
! before, it will bc remembered, an,
caused the authorities some trOuhl,
before he was retakcn his helpers il
this last attempt We're Ingalls, m'
| Woodward.
The damage done in this stroke fo
liberty has been repaired, and every
| induccmcnt will he offered this uncaS!
trio to give up such attempts. |
strikes us that. in its present condition
the Jail is not as secure as it should he
and it needs the attention of the au
| thorities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13

Hardwick, now serving a sentence of
five years in State prison for the crime
of incest. He was convicted at the
Caledonia County Court, December
term, 1877. J. p. LamsOn, Esq, of
Cabot, appeared for the petitioner, and
H. c. Bates, states atty. for Caledonia
County, appeared for the state. ltwas
claimed by petitioners Counsel that
the petitioner was convicted on the
testimony of his daughter, who was
pdrtieepS criminiS, and that he was not
guilty. The petition for pardon was
not granted Bradford Opinion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
D:lnVille.

Quarterly meeting services at the NJ.
E. Church in this village and at West
Dmville last Sunday, Presiding Elder
Malcolm officiating.
Peter WessOn and Pat. Cunningham
have bought the Chas. Adams farm at
So. Danville, paying $1,000.
Shattuck and Greenleaf have shut
down their factory for Il short time,
making repairs in dam, machinery, etc
ID. c. Harrington has bought the Mil
len Morrill, farm, situated just south OF
West Danville, for $3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13

railroad, and George Miller takes Wills
place in the passenger depot.
w. A. DensmOre has been appointed
to the place made vacant by the resig-
nation of Hubbard Hastings as cashier
of the Passumpsic railroad. Henry
PrOuty takes Densmore's place as clerk
and pay-master.
The railroad company are building
another new engine at their shops.
Rehearsals of the cantata Ruth, the
Moabitess" are held three times a week.
Mr.. Became hopes to give it to the pub
lie the first week in June.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13

Miss Julia Doe, of Maquoketa, Iowa,
who has been studying music in Boston
for the past year, is spending a few
days mt w. ID. Bronson's before return
ing TO her Western home.
+. G. Bronson left on Monday morn
ing stock train with two cows for par
ties in Worcester, Mass. They were
of the celebrated Lady Godfrey
strain and commanded a good price
Mr.. Il. has had call for his Jerseys from
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New
York, North Carolina and Iowa, this
spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
4 Good Book.

Mrs. w. ). Mcintyre, of Bethlehem,
n. H., is now canvassing st. Johnsbury
for pictorial Bible Commentator"
by Ingram Cobdin, with analytical and
chronological aids to the study of the
Bible. The book, so far as we have
been able to discover, is one worth
having, fully illustrated, and especially
adapted for young people. Many of
the illustrations are very fine, and the
whOle,make-up of the book is attractive
for both old and young. All Biblical
persons and places are touched upon
and written up i'll familiar, interest
ing way, which will give Zest to the
study of the Scriptures. Rev. A. l..
Chaplin, ID. d., of Wisconsin. says i'll
regard to it: at seems to me well
adapted to its purpose. The facts and
truths of the Bible are set before the
people in Il way to engage their attcn-
ton, and to throw light on their mean
ing. think it will he found valua-
BILE addition to the family library"
The canvasSer will give st. Johnsbury
people Il chance to Judge as to the mer-
its of the book.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Personal.

1t is rumored that Edward Conant,
late superintendent of education, is tn
take charge of the Johnson Normal
School.
Col. and Mrs. +. r. Smith. of Mont
pelier, have just buried their only child,
Walter. who died at the Loon Lake
House, in the Adriondacks. on Monday
his nineteenth birthday. A wide circle
of friends will sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith in this deep affection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Mock Trial.

The Adclphian Society of the Acad-
envy held IL mock trial last Saturday
evening. The judge, w. p. Stafford,
called the court to order, with Gray and
Harrington, side Judges, and the sheriff,
w. w. Bradley, made the proclama-
ton: clerk, Arthur f. Stone. The
Indictment stated that +. f. Hopkins,
travelling salesman for Millikcn,
Dccring 4 Co., of Portland, Me, had
murdered one John Mae mt the St
.Jolnsbury House, Oct. -, 1850. The
lawyers for the prosecution, Moody
and IIinman. presented their witnesses
J. ID. LcGro, f. II. Vaughan, Chas
Putncy and w. G. Abbott. The testi-
mony was very damaging, of course
and proved Hopkins to he anything
hut I'm angel.
The witnesses for the defense wcr,
then called and sworn. They were
Arthur Fairbanks, Fred Lloyd, Mr.
MiIlillen and the accused Hopkins
| htll Testimony went l" Pl"N' 'ii'
Hopkins was chock full of innocence
and that Mae had committed suicide.
After the testimony was finished
Human made his plea, which wa
sound and well delivered. Then Law
yer Hatch made Il telling plea for tin
defence, followed by his colleague
Goss, who talked to the point AM
briefly reviewed the testimony
Moody closed the pleas with his usua
sharpness and grace. After Il charg
to the jury by the judge, they retire.
for their verdict. On their return the.
brought in verdict of ''not guilty,
land the court adjourned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
A BioodIc>> .saiIroad War;"

The Central Vermont railroad has
st. bloomsbury and Lake Champlain
road 10y tearing up its crossing, but
has been unsuccessful. Noticing an
article in the HOstOR JOuRdi, headed
"Railroad war in Vermont" we took
occasion to inquire into the matter and
see how bloody Il war had taken place.
The facts of the ease, as we have been
able To CLEAN them, are us follows:
About two months since an accident
occurred at the Swanton crossing, caus-
ed by the carclcsSncSs of the employees
of both roads. Supts. Jewctt and Ho
bart very soon arranged Il meeting ut
Swanton To settle it, but owing to an
engagement of Supt. Hobart it was
postponed and nothing has been done,
except that the Supts. have written,
agreeing to have Il meeting ut some
convenient time to arrange it.
At the time of the accident the cross
ings were injured belonging to the ST..
j. n l.. c. and were taken up and sent
to the shops to he repaired, Il temporary
crossing being arranged. As soon as the
frogs were repaired they were taken
back and rclaid 10y the st. j. X l.. G..
men, assisted by the Central Vermont
men. and trains have run regularly cv-
cry day until last Tuesday morning,
when the Central Vermont road tore uI
the crossings and placed a guard OF
about dozen men to prevent their he
Ing rclaid. Supt. Jcwctt photographed
and upon his declining, the attorney OF
the st. j. y l.. G. road, Judge Poland
applied To Chancellor Ross for an in
Junction cniOining Supt. Hobart and
the Central Vermont road from mo
testing these crossings and preventing
them from being rclaid: which wa,
granted, and Sheriff Sulloway left st
+ JohuShury on the five o'clock train
Tuesday. for st. Adams and served til,
, Central Vermont guard. after twenty
. -four hours of vi%ilant duty near an inn
a@iuary enemy, retired in good ordc
to their needed slumbcrs, and the EN-
ploNcs of the ST. j. u l.. G. rclaid tn
frogs. and trains are running regular
lN. Thus ends a onC-sidcd tempest
called 10y the Journal correspondent
railroad war"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
watertown Union Live stock Market.

For the week ending Tuesday May 10, 1881.
MARKET BEEF-A few choice B. % a g IS extra
g. 90 : 90; first quality So 90 a &c IS; second
quality g. 90 a 6 IS; third quality "a 90 "a IS
STORE CArTLE-WOrking Oxen, per pair, from
800 5000 1000 S165
Mulch Cows AND CALvEs-S2O a t35 a $45i extra
800. FarrOw Cows SIS n $50
YEARLISGs-$7 90 Sl7 two years old $l3 a S2I;
three years old $50 s44.
WESTERN FAT SwINE-Live, 74c per Id.
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBs-lnl lots, s. 50 90 90,
50 90 IS 90, a 90 a 90, per head extra 50 90 a
s. p per head, OF "A per III.
Spring Lambs, "A lac per III.
Veal Calves &c
Brighton Hides, a g per ID.
Country Hides. 81 4 per ID.
Brighton Tallow, a !ic per lb
Country TalOw, - a C per H.
Calf Skins - a l2Ae per ID.
Lamb Pelts l 90 l IS
Sheared Pelts 90 a OOc
n. b. Beef-ChOice grade includes nothing but
Stalled 100 to 400 lbs Bullocks. Extra and first
quality includes the best large, fat oxen. Second
and third quality includes Oxen and two and three
years old Steers.
Shesp-EXtra includes COssets and when those
of inferior quality are thrown out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
PeacIIaIlI.

Miss Mary Gates is spending Il few
weeks vacation ut her old home. She
has been mt work in Florida all winter.
Miss Jennie Strohridge, who has been
making quite an extended trip in the
West the last year and half, returned
home last week.
AT special school meeting of the
Hollow district it was voted to plaster
the school-rOom and shingle the build
ing. VIM. McLachlin was appointed
building committee.
The Union meetings are discontinued,
we are sorry to say.
Miss Flora Martin went to McIndoes
to her school Monday morning.
The spring term of the academy
closed last Friday. We never knew sc
quiet time for the closing day the
students folded their tents like the
Arabs and silently stole away.
Nelson West has been doing quite &
job of painting for G.. A. Kenerson and
Len Welch. Hitchcock has just be
gun quite an extensive job of painting
and papering for VIM. Kicker.
Receipts mt Rickcr's market for the
week ending May 9TH 30 cases, q
tubs of butter: 500 doz eggs ID pail.
sugar. Prices were rather lower than
for scN rral weeks.
Mrs. Hunt is greatly improving hel
millinery Shop.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
Hosiery and Gloves.

This stock is complete and
contains real bargains. We
have marked so dozen Ladies'
fine full regular made Bal
briggan Hose at % cts. per
pair. We invite the attention
Of Ladies to the quality and
fit of the 3 and 4 button Kid
Glove we are selling at $l.OO
and $1.25 per pair, also to our
varied assortment of real Lisle
and Silk Gloves for Ladies
and Misses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
c A r p EFT S

We have much the largest
stock we have ever shown,
comprising more than one
hundred different patterns in
the various grades of Brussels,
Tapestries, 3 Phys, Superfines
and lower grade goods in the
newest designs and choicest
colorings. We invite an in
spection of this stock. Car
pets made and laid by expert
enced workmen if desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13

The Globe COmpany.-The proposals made by
this corporation to those having money to invest
in large small sums will be read with interest in
another column and receive the full consideration
to which they entitled. \ ten per cent. stock,
sufficient security. certainly ought to satisfy
any one. The Globe Company will pay its divi-
dend coupons quarterly at one of the national
banks of this city and they will also be cashed at
maturity anywhere All the features of the GER
titicates are duly set forth in the advertisement
of the Company. The stock Is issued for the ex-
press purpose of constructing locomotive works
and machinery for building locomotives under the
COmpany's patents for using anthracite dust the
only fuel The utilization of this immense amount
of waste ought to work practical revolution in
the driving power of our railroads. and make itself
felt everywhere in the profits which of legit
innate savings. Our readers invited to cOnsid,
er the COmpanys proposals and act on their best
and clearest cOnvictiOns.-lM Mass. PlOughman, Apr.
Q 1891
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
MAY 5, 1851

GTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT A.
- In Pa Obate Court held at the Probate Office in
St Johnsbury, in said district ON the 10th day of
May, A. ID. 1881.
Joshua Bemis and George lido, administrators
upon the estate of Harley NJ. Hall, late of
Burke, in said district deceased, present their
administration account for examination and allow
ance, and make application for decree of distri
button and partition of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application he referred to a
sion thereof to he held at the Probate Office
in said St Jolnsbury, on the 3lst day of May,
ID. 1881, for hearing and decision thereon And il
is further ordered that notice hereof he given tn
all persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successively in the Caledonian news
paper published at st. Johnsbury previous TO said
time appointed for hearing, that they may appear
AT said time and place and show cause if any they
may have, why said account should not he allowed
and such decree made.
by the Court, Attest,
s5-s7 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-05-13
A NEW DEPARTURE
In THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

Since its foundation nearly so years ago The
Springfield Republican has always contributed
generously to the instruction and entertainment of
its large rural constituency by its agricultural
news. To make the paper still more valuable
guide and assistant to farmers and their families it
has been determined introduce a special agrieul-
tural department into the weekly edition This
department will be begun in the number of May
l3. II will occupy from four to five columns space,
contain a variety of valuable original and selected
matter and be under the charge of n trained agri-
culturalist Each week there will be special ar
ticle some live subject by leading agricultural
writer. Among those who have already been Sc
cured AZ contributors are DIR. George b. LOring,
president of the New England agricultural society,
DIR. L. Lewis Sturtevant of South FTamingham.
secretary of the society for the promotion of agri
cultural science, Mai. Henry +. Alvord of East
hampton, President ChadbOune of Williams Col
lege President Levi StOckbridge of the Amherst
agricultural college, and James s. Grinnel Of
Greenfield. Particular attention will be given to
describing local enterprises and experiments in ag
riculture and to reporting local meetings and dis
cussions. The other departments of the Weekly
news, editorial, literary, religious and mscelane
Gus. will be kept up TO their recognized high stan
dard and all of the best characteristics of the pa
per carefully preserved
In order 10 permit those who are not sub
scribers to the Weekly to try it at slight expense
after this important addition its attractions ha
been made trial subscriptions from May 30 to tn
close of the year will be received at 60 cents an,
| from July for 30 cents.
| Sample copies free.
Address
THE REPUBLICAN,
Springfield, Mass.