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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Fulfilled Dreams.

In your interesting leading article of
Yesterdays date on the subject OF Mr..
Proctor's contribution to this months
BelgrdUid, on Strangely Fulfilled
Dreams you remark that: Rarely is
it possible to get at the only good au-
thOrity for the story, the man or tue
woman who beheld the vision Now
if, amidst the pressure of more import
ant matters, domestic, foreign and Hi
bernian, you can find room for two in
stances of strangely fulfilled dreams"
for the absolute truth of which | can
vouch, having had them at first hand
from the person "who saw the vision"
they may serve to interest your read
ers, and supply Mr.. Proctor with mate
rails for further dissertation. Some
wears ago the Rev. Thomas Snow, then
Vicar of Richmond in Surrey, was trav-
elling in France, with his eldest son.
One morning Mis-. Snow came down to
breakfast with very alarmed express
sion of cOuntenance Il was staying in
the yicarage at the time), and said, 81
had a most distressing dream last night.
| dreamed that | saw Mr.. Snow and
DOyley put into hearse. and, as 1t
were, carried off to buriel." A letter
from the travellers a few days after dis
PEELED the apprehensiOns naturally ex-
cited by this gruesome dream, and on
their return they were told what Mrs.
Snow had seen. "Well,n said Mr..
Snow, "that is most remarkable. On
the day you mention Doyley and were
walking in the country. near Paris,
when we were Overtaken by a tremend-
GUS thunderstorm and in danger of get
| ting wet through. Whilst we were
! looking for shelter a hearse drove up,
returning from a funeral, and the driver
| kindly offered us a lift. Fdnte de mieur
we jumped inside, and in this strange
vehicle made our entrance into Paris"
| The other is a still stranger instance of
strangely fulfilled Dream" and was
told me by an old friend, who was him
self the hero of the tale. The Rev.
John Monkhouse, incumbent of New
lands, near Keswick, dreamt three
times in one night that FOrster's Bank
in Carlisle, had failed. This dream so
proved upon his mind that though FOrs-
ter's Bank was supposed throughout
| Cumberland to be safe as the Bank OF
England he determined to go next
day and withdraw a large sum OF trust
money q think some 5,0OOl,) which he
had deposited in the bank for security.
The money was paid without the slight
est demur in hard cash, which rather
staggered his belief in the truth of his
dream. He went about his other bust
ness in Carlisle, and hearing no whisper
in the course of the day rs to the insta-
bility of the bank, and having no other
investment ready, he actually went and
put the money back again lu few
days the bank failed, and he lost every
sixpence, except some very thrilling div
idend. | make no comment upon these
extraordinary dreams, but relate them
as simple facts, which came within my
own cogaisance at first hand.-COrreS-
pendent London Daily Ne'rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08

type furnished by two separate foun-
dries can be used together without
great deal of trouble, though they try
to make it after the same standard.
We read once in a while of wonderful
piece of cabinet work or mosaic work,
containing ten, twenty, or fifty theus-
and pieces. the maker of which has
spent months, or even years of labor in
producing it, and the people go to see
it as a curiosity but the most elaborate
and carefully fitted piece of work Of
this kind ever made does not compare
with that which the printer does, every
day, for minuteness of detail and ac-
curacy of fitting. The man who does
the first is looked upon as a marvel of
skill and if hundred of his pieces are
put 10 the wrong side up or turned the
wreng way, it is not noticed in the gen
eral effect, but if the printer, in fitting
ten times as many pieces together in a
single day puts one where another
should be or turns one the wrong way,
every body sees it, and is amazed at
"thesstupid carelessness of those print
ers"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
A Spiders Strategy

One chilly day, was left at home
alone and after | was tired of reading
Robinson CrusOe, l caught spider, and
brought him into the house to play
with. Funny playmate, wasn't it
Well, | took a wash basin, and fastened
up a stick in it like n vessels mast, and
then poured in water enough to turn
the mast into an island for my spider,
which named CrusOe, and put him on
the mast. As soon as he was fairly cast
away, he anxiously commenced running
around to find the main land. He'd
scamper down the mast to the water,
stick out foot, get it wet, shake it,
run around the stick and try the other
side and then run back to the top again.
Pretty soon, it became a serious matter
to Mr. Robinson, and he sat down to
think it over AS in a moment he act
ed as if he wanted to shout for boat,
and was afraid he was going 10 be hun
gry, put treacle on the stick. A ty
came; but Crusoe was not hungry for
flies Just then. He was hOmesick for
his web in the wOodshed. He went
slowly down the pole to the water, and
touched it all around, shaking his fee.
like pussey when she vets her stock
ings in the grass and suddenly a
thought appeared to strike him. Up
he went like rocket to the top, and
commenced playing circus. He held
one foot in the air, then another, and
turned around two or three times. He
got excited, and nearly stood on his
head before | found out what he knew !;
and that was this, that the draught of
air made by the fire would carry line
ashore, on which he could escape from
his desert island. He pushed out a web
that went floating in the air, until it
caught on the table. Then he hauled
on the rope until it was tight, struck it
several times, to see if it was strong
enough to hold him, and walked ashore.
| thought he had earned his liberty, so
put him back in the wood shed again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Cheap Engineers.

An engineer was running large Cor
liss engine in wooden mill, and draw
ing Sl.67 per day for his services. The
manager OF the concern took an eco
nomical turn 10y discharging this engi-
neer, and hiring an apology at Sl.5O
per day. The new man came on duty,
aad neglecting to put any oil in the
cylinder, one of the composition valve
stems stuck fast and the new man not
knowing what was the matter, did not
stop the engine until it was compelled
to stop by the breaking of the wrist
plate pins, and a general distortion Of
the valve gearing. During the excite
ment attending this occurrence no wa
ter was put into the boilers, and by the
merest chance the low water was dis
covered by an outsider, just in time to
avoid an explosion. The engine was
$50 horsepower, having condenser
attached, and the new man when ques-
toned, confessed that he knew nothing
of the condenser or the nature and uses
of a vacuum, and vet, he either care
lessly or stupidity offered himself at low
wages to ieopardize not only his own
life, but also the lives of the hundreds
of hands employed in the mill. The
cost of repairs rendered necessary to
the engine was about $4,000, and the
concern had sense enough left to dis
charge the apology" and re-hire the
engineer. 1t often requires these or
similar experiences to teach concerns
and individuals to be CAREFUL Ameri-
can Machiuist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER.
JANUARY, 1881.

On and after the LIST of May next the DAILY AID
vERTIsER will be printed in quarto form from ster
eotype plates, cast from type with new presses
and machinery adapted to its increasing business
The paper in its new form will from the press
folded, edges cut back pasted in all respects more
convenient both readers and advertisers than in
the present form. Its general features will remain
unchanged except so far as it may be necessary to
change them to meet the demands upon a leading
and progressive morning newspaper. Grateful for
the consideration which has been shown it hith
ertO by generous constituency of readers, it will
endeavOr to commend itself still more to their ap-
proval and to enlarge their numbers, by the varie
ty interest and value of its contributions and by
the promptness and attractiveness with which it
will collect and present the current news Of the
busy world.
Special pains will be taken in the future, in
the past to make the Daily Advertiser fresh and
interesting newspaper, rejecting everything that
is merely sensational, but accepting everything
that will contribute legtimately to the entertain
ment OF enlightenment of its readers. 1t will re-
produce accurately may be the spirit of the
proceedings of all our legislative bodies-natiOnal
state and municipal reports of the courts, public
meetings lectures and notable discourses; reports
of scientific literary and commercial bodies what
ever in any part of the world affects the interests
of society or the welfare Of mankind Nor will any
minor or local interests be neglected but whatever
wideawake and enterprtsing newspaper should
furnish intelligent readers it will endeavsr to keep
fully and promptly before them.
The editorial department OF the Daily Advertiser
will continue TO treat with candor and independ-
ence all the leaolng questions OF the day keeping
always in view the best interests OF the country,
and especially OF the community on whose conf
dence and good will 1t depends. 1t will endeavor
to promote sound politics without bitterness or in
justice TO opponents; to encourage all measures
looking to the enlargement of fields Of industry,
and the advancement of the happiness and pros
perty of all classes of men TO sustain especially
all enterprises whose object is to build up and eI
Venu the hAterlAI interests Oh Ne" England OF 70
serve the moral welfare oil Its people 10 TINS END
1t viii enlist the services OF the best writers ana
VIII supplement their contributions with letters
centres of interest on both continents.
The interests of literature and the fine arts Of
music and the theatre Of education as affected by
all IL, Ii,;.,iors ia the roll, on bicb the rsnubIic
-ss+s. ~ s.ioroe nd disoo,.-,,. NJ ain and in
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..r;,o,. -. "a -, -. in,.r..taa or tho,
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bi,bo,o s,,s,,e its hat abort. and will have tn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
"Beareth all Things"

There are only few who possess
enough of the grace of charity to "bear
all things" We understand the term,
.beareth all things" as meaning those
who possess so much of the Christ Spir-
it that "no.hing shall offend them" or
turn them a moment from the path of
duty. While others fret and NOUN
over the opposition and trial that meet
them, and stop in their spiritual jour
ney, these keep onward in the narrow
way, never halting or turning back. If
others revile at them, they ''revile not
again." and still wear the same bright
faces that ever beam with the light of
eternal love. If human nature is ever
perfectly subdued by grace, it is exhib-
tied by those who "bear all things" and
endure all things
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Part of the Concern.

A clergyman on his way to a mission
airy meeting overlook boy and asked
him about the road and where lie was
going.
"Ohm said he, "rm going to the
meeting to hear about the missiona-
riss.n
Missionaries said the minister,
"What do you know about missiona-
ries 7"
"Why," said the boy, am part of
the concern. I've got a missionary
box, and always go to the missionary
meeting. / beloug.'-N. 7. Observer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Type Work on a Newspaper.

The Poughkeepsie Eagle, in an arti-
Gle on "How Mistakes Happen in News
papers" figures up the number of type
used in a newspaper the size of the Ea-
gle at Co., 900 that is, the actual num-
Der of bits of metal arranged every
week. in preparing a newspaper of that
size for the press. We suppose few
people think of the printing trade as
one of the most exact and particular of
the handicIafts but it is. In making
type, variations that might be allowed
in the finest machinery would render
the type useless. 1t is very rarely that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08

often for the very reason that she will
not talk small talk that the wise young
lady must sit in a corner and be dis
gusted at life all the evening. when she
might he making herself agreeable, and
therefore conteDted, by helping instead
of hindering sociability. This princi-
pie applies also to men. but it is not so
much neglected by them as by their
sisters.-BOstOn Transcript.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Mailing Wives Letters.

Last Saturday night NewburypOrt
gentleman, coming to this city, was
asked by fellow passenger if he would
be kind enough to drop a letter in q
box when he arrived in town. Of course
he willingly agreed to do the little er-
rand, took the letter and placed it in a
pocket. Tuesday morning he put his
hand in that pocket and brought to
light the missive. He had returned to
Newburyport and forgotten his Grand.
Wishing to in part atone, he carried it
to the depot, gave it to the baggage
master with the request that the latter
individual hand it to some Boston
bound passenger, that it might be for
warded. The baggage-master took it
and handed it to the first man going to
Boston whom he met, a perfect strang-
er. This gentleman took it, read the
superscription, and looked surprised.
He tried to smile but was dumbfound-
ed. At last however he spoke and said =:
"Why, gave this letter myself to a
gentleman on the train last Saturday
night to post. How on earth came you
by it 2" The explanation was given,
when he remarked that the letter had
IL
Thursday by a lady, and given to a
gentleman with the request that he post
it in Boston. He cOurteously acquiesced
and put it in his pocket and carried it
till Saturday morning. He then turned
it over to the narrator of the story,
who very properly carried it till even
ing, and as he was not then going into
Boston he turned it over to No. of our
tale. with the results above described.
That young lady anxiOusly watches the
mails, in blisslul ignorance of her let
ter's Observation-Disclosures Herald
A DOC SToRY.-H. G.. Reid tells this
good dog story in the Spectator: A
friend of mine has rough haired collie,
wise and exquisitely modelled. One
evening a lady of the household, with
whom he was a special favorite, stoop-
ed quietly, as he lay half asleep on the
rug, and placing her face close to his
head, blew sharply with slight shout
in one, of his ears. Tickled and star
tied, he jumped up and moved off,
seemingly somewhat offended. In the
course OF the evening the lady hap
pened to be reclining in an easy chair
when the collie was observed by some
of the inmates to rise, and making q
circuit, to move stealthily toward the
chair, put his fore-paws on one of the
arms, and placing his nose close to the
lady's ear, to give a sharp bark and in.
stautly bound off
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO,

Call the attention of farmers To this well known
high grade standard brand, rich in Bone Phosphate
OF Lime. Ammonia and Potash, combining these
elements in the most available condition To be
simulated by tho crop. Farmers may be assured
the high standard of excellence will be maintained.
1t is not only the Best but the Cheapest fertilizer
in the market. Local agents through this county
will have a supply for spring crops. Send for cir
cular to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
"Little Blossom. v

We may not know the angel name
Our vanished darling bears
We may not see the golden crown
The little loved one wears.
We may not hear the music
OF her new, happy song
We may not see the white robes
OF the bright sngel throng
SO little while We held her.
She bad no earthly stain
The soft lips had no need to learn
The sweet, angelic strain.
We've wandered tar from heaven
with all the added years.
We ind the way back thither
Through pain and bitter tears
The tender little white soul
Had neither doubt nor fear
To her the heavenly mansiOns
Tho Fathers Arms were near.
Death yelled his terrors from her,
And smiled, with gentle grace,
While soft, white wings EMBODIED
The winsome little face.
-Christidn at WOTE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
Dissolution of Copartnership.

The copartnership heretofore existing between
NJ c. BlOdgett and VIM. Savage, under the firm
name of BlOdgett and Savage is this day dissolved
by mutual consent Of us, the partners Allpersons
indebted to said firm will please call and settle the
same at once. The wood business will be carried
on by N. C. BlOdgett the same as usual.
NJ c. BLODGETT,
WIN. SAVAGE.
St. Johnsbury, Vt March % 1881. 1851
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08

w The ides of March were no more
fatal to Caesar than to the house of Ro-
manoff, the Car Paul having been as
sassinated in March, 1901 the Car
Nicholas probably dying by his: own
hand in March, 1855 and Alexander
H. meeting his death in March, 1881.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08

a An Englishman named Rowe,
protiting by Mr.. John Burroughs's sug-
gestion that the English skylark might
be naturalized in this country, is about
to ship twenty five pairs of these birds
to the United States and liberate them
here. 1t is doubtful, however, if the sky
lark would make so profound an impress
sion here as in England, where there
are almost no birds with remarkable
musical abilities. The skylark's song
would be tame compared with the roll
licking gush of melody from the throat
of the bObolink, and as for sweetness
and sentiment, the notes of the Ameri-
can wood thrush are far superior to his.
But we cannot have too many song
birds, and would gladly welcome the
skylark, especially as he comes from
England, which owes us much amends
for the curse of the English sparrow, a
bird with no song, i'll tempered, and of
doubtful value to the farmer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-04-08
A L. a n IL N E
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via Londonderry, offering superb accommodations
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Estates.
NOTICE.

Whereas, Harvey b. Parker of Walden, in Gale
donna County, has filed in the clerks office of said
county. his libel for divorce setting forth in sub
stance that he was legally married to Louise G..
Alfred on the 29th day of November 1879 and that
since said time said Louise c. has wilfully de-
serted said Harvey h. and has also committed the
crime of adultery, at divers times and with divers
persons, to the petitioner unknown.
And IT being made To appear that the said Louise
C. resides without this State that q citation
not be served upon her 1t is hereby ordered that
notice Of the pendency of the foregoing libel be
given to the said Louise c. by publication of the
substance thereof and Of this order, in the St.
Johnsbury Caledonian a newspaper published in
said county, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY the last of
which publications to be at least six weeks prior to
the first day of the next term of Caledonia county
court, to be held at st. Johnsbury in said county
on the first Tuesday Of June \. ID. 1881.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, in said county, this 10th
E. D. BROWN, Deputy Clerk.
L. ID. HATHAWAY, Solicitor. 1880
DETER JOHNSON'S ESTATE.
Il The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the district of Gale
doOia, commissioners To receive examine and adj
Just all claims and demands of all persons, against
the estate of Peter johnson late of Water
ford in said district deceased, represented inso-
vent and the term of six months from the 26th day
of Mar, 1881, being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased to exhibit and prove their
respective claims before US Give notice, that We
will attend 10 the duties of our appointment at
the dwelling house of Abner I. johnson in
Waterford in said district, ON the 23d day of
April. and Goth day of Sept. next, at one o'clock
in the afternoon each of said days.
1851 & ~ M sT2}PRARD' {COm'r..
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H. IL r. - l.
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