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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands WIN
were suffering from Dyspepsia Debility, Liver
Complaint, BOils, Humors. Female Complaints, etc
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth w. Fowle &
Sons, Boston. tmar9S3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
Village Property For Sale.

Cottage House with one and quarter acres
land good spring of water on the premises running
to the house. One half mile from the Post Office
Inquire of RUSSELL HALLETT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The temperance lecture which was
to have been given by Mrs. Hunt this
week Friday evening will be deferred.
On account of delays in communica-
ton arrangements could not he made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
ST. cyumsbmp Galedmian.
It. Johnsbury. VT. Friday. Oct. 9. 1889.
Weather Record .
local and State Hrns.

At last! Work upon the new de-
pot has commenced.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

Boston Prices Current.
VT. BUTTER, Choice, per ID 26 %
Fair to good 20 .
Common, Is Is
VT. CHEESE, Factory, perlb IL 10
Farm Dairy, good 10
Farm Dairy common, 8
FLOUR, st. Louis & Illinois per Dbl 90 a 6 50
Ohio and Michigan, 90 a Is
Common Extra 90 a IS
Haxau o. Is
LARD Tierces. perlb 10 l34
Tubs 13 a l3i
EGGS Fresh, per doz % "a
BEANS Marrow. per bush
Pea. % ~
Medium, . a 50
Mixed IS . 90
DRIED APPLE Maine choice, perlb
Maine and n. H., common.
Maine, quartered, choice, IA
Western
POULTRY, Turkeys fresh killed, 20 %
TURKEYS common. 10 Is
Chickens fresh 10 2l
Common IL Is
Fowls - Is
Geese 10
PORK Clear Ex PERIL % 90 % 90
Mess p 90 a &c 90
Fresh Hogs II ia
Hams smoked, IL 10
SUNDRIES, Pressed Hay, per ton 90 90 % 20
Hons per ID 50 60
OATS per bush As 40
Corn rs IS
Potatoes IS 80
MAPLE SUGAR Tubs, new. Ia
Cakes. III
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The New York express train was
taken off the Passumpsic road on Sat
urdaV.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
{. & 7. FAIRBANKsaC0

Invite special attention to their vera
large stock of Merchandise which has
just been opened fol fall trade and is
marked at the most moderate prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

PRICES REDUCED.
WARRANTED DEEDS
MORTGAGE DEEDS
QUITCLAIM DEEDS
ADMINISTRATORS DEEDS
BONDS FOR DEEDS
GUARDIANS DEEDS
PERSONAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE
DEEDS.
JUSTICE TRUSTEE WRITS
JUSTICE WRITS
JUSTICE CRIMINAL WRITS
JUSTICE EXECUTIONS
COUNTY COURT WRITS
COUNTY COURT TRUSTEE WRITS
COUNTY COURT EXECUTIONS
COPIES OF APPEAL TO co. COURT
NEW BILLS IN CHANCERY
NEW DEGREES IN CHANCERY
DISPOSITIONS AND CERTIFICATES
| COMPLAINTS
SUBPGNAS
VENIRES
SEARCH WARRANTS
HIGHWAY TAX BILLS
GENERAL COUNTS
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
TAX COLLECTORS RECEIPTS
ETC. ETC. ETC.
c. M. STONE & CO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
Dress Goods Dept

May he found New Shades, Mixtures
and Plaids, Broadcloth Suitings,
Chinict Suitings, FoulG Cloth, Billiard
Cloths, Cancels Hair, Colored Cash
meres, Flannel Suitings.
Plain goods with Plaids and Stripes
to match. We also have all shades in
Silk and Mohair Pushes, Velvets, Sat
ins and Silks, with many new Trim
mings in Braids, Ornaments, Gimps,
Furs, Buttons, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

A new lot of wedding card and sta
tionery, embracing the latest styles,
lust received at this office. Also lat
est styles address cards. People in
want of such goods should examine
our stock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
why Pay Rent 4?

When You can buy a eommodious house and
lot, 100 feet front for what rent you pay il
eight or ten years Situated in the pleasantes
part of St JOhnsbury Centre. House fitted VI
for two tenements Plenty of shed and barr
room. Enquire of
stiff RUSSELL HALLETT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

- Halc's millinery opening took
place this week, and his large and
elegant stock and new store have been
greatly admired 10y the numerous visi-
tors. The ladies are enthusiastic in
praise of the novelties shown.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
SperiaI Hofres.

Misery is a mild word to describe the mischief
to body and mind caused by habitual constipation.
The regular use of Ayers Cathartie Pills, in mild
doses will restore the torpid viscera to healthy
activity. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
For Sale.

nice dwelling house, built but few years
since, with modern cOnvenences and pleasantly
situated in the village of st Johnsbury. on Spring
street. Part of the purchase money can be placed
on mortgage for future payment if desired. En-
quire of Stiff E. ID. BLODGETT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
DRUNKENNESS & OPIUM EATING

G. c. Beers, NJ. ID. & Son. 413 Fourth avenue
New York, have painless remedies for these evils
Thousands cured Call or send stamp for evidence.
5s-6I
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

Excursion tickets to the industrial
exhibition and fair at Boston will Ice.
issued over the Passumpsic road, good
gong Oct. ., 10, IL, II, 10, and to re
turn until Oct. II inclusive. The tick
els are only good for a continuous pas
sage with no stop-Over privileges
include a coupon admitting to the fair
and the price for the round trip from
st. Johnsbury and the Centre is Sc,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
NEW FLAN N ELS,

Fifteen twenty styles among which are several
pieces of the celebrated CamptOn Flannels. And
then have many different styles i'll Cassi-
meres. Next a lot of Buck Gloves and Mittens,
Shirts, Overalls. Skirts, Shawls, and lot of
Neckwear for both Ladies' and Gents. Then
have nice line of Dress Goods with Trimmings.
Sack Cloths DOlman Cloths Etc, Etc.
In Boots and Shoes have good a variety as
can be found in town. 1 keep Hats and Caps,
Trunks, Valises, Oil Carpets Wall Paper, School
Books a good assortment OF Miscellaneous
Books Crockery and Glassware, Choice Teas and
Cotfes, also complete stock of Groceries and
Flour.
Watches and Chains and ten Thousand small
articles too numerous to mention. | will furnish
any article wanted at bottom price every time
| have been right here Is wears and think
know something of the wants of this people
Lastly. Ihave the agency in Barnet, for the Boss
or One Minute Coffee and Tea Pot, which is with
out doubt the best and most economical in use
Two hundred thousand sold. Call and examine
one Try one and you will buy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

Orders Tor auction bills by morning mails can
usually be filed and returned on evening trains
same day. Our facilities for Half and Whole Sheet
Posters. are better than ever at
CALEDONIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
AUCTION BILLS.

For ClorEymen to give the parties. On plain pa
per- also Autographs on card. From three cents
to 20 cents each. CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
UNDERWEAR.

We offer our usual assortment of the
Bennington Underwear which is so ia
vOrably known; also many lower
priced goods and some very heave, fine
full regular made goods for ladies, gen
tlemen and children. Special value i'll
ladies' Vests at 80 cts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
0UTs!DEGARMENTs

we have large assortment in Silk,
Worsted, Beaver and light colored
Dolmans, many new shades in Cloaks
and Jackets also the new shapes of
Pelisse and Paletot We have IA large
variety of Cloaks and listers for Misses
in sizes from four years to sixteen, in
Guiding many low priced school gar
ments, also cloths and trimmings for
making up Cloaks and Dolmans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
Local Notices.

Sara Allen has returned from New
York with fashionable millinery goods.
She would like an apprentice. 2w
Four hundred men are now employed
at the Ely copper mines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

On the first page this week Rose
Terry Cooke discusses the defects of
public school education. She enumer-
ates them with ii mastery hand, and
the defects are such that many of them
have long been apparent to those at
all convcrsant with the school system.
Those who want to see the new
comet may find it in the eastern hOri-
zon, a little to the south of the point
where the sun rises. 1t is at the height
of its brilliancy, is quite clearly visi-
BILE to the naked eye, and may he seel
"A little before five o'clock in the morn
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

This stock is large and contains many
of the new plain colOrs and cOmbina-
lions in fine foreign and domestic
make. Special bargains at p and 30
cts. per pair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
To Rent.

A very desirable double office over T. c. Flet
er Il Co.'S Store, apply to
37tf TIC. FLETCHER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

Samples of any goods in our stock
sent promptly if requested.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
e. e. WOODS.
Marriage Certificates

Passumpsic, Sept. %, 1882.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
LOST.

One day last week, at Passumpsic as, ten and
a five dollar bill The finder will be suitably re-
warded by returning the same to this office, or
FRANK RASH,
1t Passumpsc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The Girls Missionary society of the
South church gave an operetta last
Friday evening, in which IA bevy of
misses sang and recitcd about flowers
aud finally crowned one of their num-
Der Flower Queen. 1t was pretty
entertainment and Melted the society
about go
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
For Sale.

The house owned by II. ID. Croker on Maple
street Price reasonable. Rents we'll Six tene-
ments. Enquire of
45tf W. H. PRESTON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The published Minutes of the Con
gregational churches of the state cred
1t the following churches with total he
neVoleucies as follows: South, ST
JohnsbuIy, S6,265; Springfield, S5,s43
North, st. Johnsbury, S3,346; First,
Burlington, SlSI2; Rutland, 81 ,6;7
st. Adams, ,I65. There are no 9th
ers that give over II 900.
Cold weather is rapidly coming
along, and its full force will soon Il,
felt in the frosty morning air and i'll
creased wood and coal bills. Tn,
skirmishers of the frost army have al
ready made their appearance, and the
hills surrounding st. Johnsbury viii
soon sparkle and glisten with thei
arms. A capitulation will at once l.,
made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

The Lake road will sell tickets to
the Boston industrial fair and eXhibi-
ton from Swanton and stations east
and return for So, and from Walden
and east for $500. Tickets good t.
go oct. g-I3, to return before Oct. II,
for one continuous passage, with NJ
stop-Over privileges.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

H. f. Kelsey of North Danville
raised three acres of the Late Rose pc
tatoes this year, and out of a load sold
Spencer, Pearl \ Merriam the past
week he selected twelve tubers which
weighed eighteen pounds. They arr
called first-rate table potatoes; Ger
tainly they grow to an enormous size.
A change of time will take plac,
ON the Passumpsic road, Monday, Oct
., when trains will leave this station
a. follows Going south, mail "a
IL. m, mixed $50 p. m, day express,
80 =. m, night express l.07 II. III
North, mail l.55 p. m, mixed ll.56 a
M, day express 3.4l p. m, night eX
press 2.lO Il. III.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

Some boys who were drumming Oh
empty barrels in front of Spencer,
Pearl u Merriam's frightened Hiram
Weeks horse which was hitched there,
and a broken thill and slightly in
jured horse was the result. There are
those who are very thoughtless in theiI
conduct about horses which stand
hitched on iiie street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06
NOTICE.

Lessons on the piano will be given to a few p
pills. References given. Enquire at No. 45 SUI
mer Street. MISS Z. ID. DELANO,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

We invite the trade especially to our
stock of Flannel Suitings which we
have in all shades found in any Bos-
ton retail house, and at prices as low
as the lowest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-10-06

A secOnd-han Wood Furnace for sale cheap.
CHARLES ). HASTINGS
56tf Spring Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
FOREIGN NOTES.
LONDON. Tuesday.

LONDON. Tuesday. July IL, 1892
ST. JOHN, Y. B.. July ls-The Sleeves Brothers, ship
owners. have failed.
ST. JOHNS, n F., July ls.-'rhe steam yacht Lizzie,
Just arrived Labrador reports fishery prospects
bri gnt at many u the principal harbOrs.
4 dispatch from Paris says that VI. Jules Simon has
severed his connection with the Gdlos 1t has be-
come a ROY alist organ.
Lawrence Of the First Dumharton Regiment,
won the Queens Prize Wmb edon today with a
o. sixty -nve on the last thr e ranges
The Marquis OF RAYS the organizer OF the late uufOrtu
colony IN South Seas, has arrested
ceOna and will be radied the request France.
dispatch from Copenhagen says that the Danish Arc
uc exploring ship Dcmphma, under the command Of
Lieutenant lIoOgaard. sailed her expedition Today.
large crowd Witnessed her departure
Inc arrival IN Berlin OF Baron scdloezer, the Ger
man Ambassador To the Papal Court is generally regard
eu ~ hat CITY as equivalent temporary rupture Of
hcs""~- 'Ons De ween Germany ana the Vatican.
M SIhEAIr July lS.-A young son OF Hugh Evans. of
ha"HesOury thls province, aud daughter Of Mrs Ev-
ans OF this city, went bathing the Little Rideau River
to-day and were carried beyond their DEPTH The mo her
OF the boz seeing their danger attenoted In rescu,
tAem when ali three we're drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
AFFAIRS IN CHINA AND JAPAN.

YOKOHAMA, June 23.-Li bang Chang has
lett his official residence in TenTn, VicerOy Of the
Chih Provinces attend his mothers burial at his
tive place His journey from point to point evoked great
demonstrations the armies OF the various Provinces be
ing gathered at all convenient stations Tor escort or
saure These demonstrations afford evidence OF his
influence and power Notwithstanding the recent formd-
abe lntrigues against MIN.
The Russian Governor on the border Of the Chinese
territory undert TODD 10 have informed the chief Chi
nese official that certain fixed rules Of intercourse and
traffic viii nenceforh be Observed-t1e Imposition OF
which ia said 10 have caused much irritation.
Cholera Increase. slowly in about TOAo and Yoke
huna. The ravages not confined to the poorer
ciasees several ign officials having been attacked The
daughter PIlnce ArlsugOaWa, Lne knperors uncle.
died after brlct illness.
The Ccns. Bureau Of Japan reports for 1881 nearly
900, 600 birtus ana about 100000 deaths.
several reports recently been circulated to the
effect that the disagreement between Japan and
CHINA. respecting me Loo CnOo Islands, had Oeen I'D
iusted. These reports are uniOunded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
CHICAGO GRAIN SPECULATIOH.
LEY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNE.l

CHICAGO, July 1S.-Ihe break in the grain
market yesterday followed to-day by another sharp
decline Owing 10 continued big receipts cash wheat.
which was 81 6 on Saturday closed at 81 o. July wheat
has declined 10 cents In three days The latest sales
show a shrihkage yesterday OF 4 cent for July
The decline is attributed large quantity OF winter
wheat now on the way market. Large receipts must
continue for some days, and the disposition the
Board was 70 go short especially on July options II Is
said that Kershaw Wells n Pankngton are manipu-
lating the corner II ia also rumored that Armour
McGeogh stand In with them, and the intention Ia TO
hold prices MI Il and possibly hiSher on July IL sala
and sensationa al developments may be expected wAen
the Jul, sett cement comes , Al,
lae proysion men bought largely at The recent low
rate To-day sible. French < co. bought Angus. anu
nf.uher nork heavily AMI tine impression u tnat the
b,arr of "A Re " Jays now on TIC DuIl side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
FORGING JUDGE DATISS NAME.

James Crotty age twenty-four of No. IS West
Fifty-sixth-st obtained position MAY %, 1852.
River Railroad by means Of a letter OF recommended
ton purportrg 10 be signed by Judge Noah Davis
similar letter was presented at the office of tho
company on July II by John Welsh, age twenty
three OF No 1875 West EIphtirth-st.. and he also
obtained an appointment. Both letters de-
scrlbed to be forgeres upon which Welsh and
the Yorkvile Police Court, before Justice Otter
bourg Judge Davis testified that he had never
written he letters. although they on the Su-
preme Court letter paper. The prisoners denied
having written the letters and claimed 10 have
bought them from some person whose name could
not be ascertaine ]. The prisoners were yesterday
held in $500 ban each for trial y charge OF OBJ
tanning employment by making false statements
and by the use of forged recommendations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19

COMFS-suddenly. az the

COMEs-suddeny the residence Of his Pearl River
Y sunday, July 10, 1882 William d Comes IN the
funeral services viii be held at Pearl River on "Wednesday
July 10. arrival Of 40 train OF " j. and N Y Rail
rOal from foot Of ChamIers-sL
Come papers please copy
FANsHAw-On Monday morning. July IT, Harriet Amber.
widow OF Daniel Fanshaw
Relatives and friends are invited attend funeral
late residence 3dave ami stst wednesday afternoon,
18th inst. AZ 3 O'Clock.
II requested that no lowers be sent.
FARRALL-On sunday 18Th TheODoles Davis 8 mooths
aud days, infant son OF Mary Helen and Theopoles D.
Funeral residence, 53o HenrySt, BROOKLYN O'CLOCK
this day
GILMAN-In svracnse Y Y on the Ilth inst Arthur GIL
man. esq, OF New-YorX aged % years.
Boston papers please copy.
HAERI-Very suddenly. in London. England. the
ing OF June 30 Mrs LILA z. Harris wife OF Dr. Charlie
Harms. Of New-YorA City.
HEATH Suddenly in New-Canaan Conn the 18th inst
BENJAMIN Y. Heath. aged 80 years.
late residence Thursday 10th INST, o. .
Relatives ana friends respectfully invited
Brooklyn July IL. Lucy A Colas wife OF n. T
Funeral services her residence 4O3 Laiayeteavs
Wednesday, At : o'clock p IL
Interment at Menden. Conn.
MARCY Entered into at Windsor Conn.,. Of July Is
1882 Mary Grace wife OF Or. T X Marcy aged 30 years
POETER-At Alexandria Bay. ~ Y, July 10. 1882 Morti
Funeral at st. Bar.hoonews Church 44thst and Madison
ave. on "Wednesday, July 10. at 10 80 O'CLOCK
scHLEsI NIGERIA College Point L L. on Monday; July
II, Auguste Folk. VI Augusie ID and Jer1sha ..
schlesinger in the l7th year OF MS aga
the residence Of his parents on wednesday,
Trsa leaves Huntsrs Point At 1888 p m.
Please omit MOWERS
wILsON-Enered into rest the 18th inst Cynthia widow
OF the late William Al. WILSON, OF NOntcizr. n. !.
The funeral services win 2e ned at her ate residence ~
MODtclaT, THURSDAY. July 20. AZ S3O p.
Barclay and ChristOpher.sts. ferries Sew-YOrk.
The friends and relatives are invited % Attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
ISIrA CASE or ATTEMPTED SUlCIDEt

While some wOrkmen in Prospect Park were 60
ing along the walk the Cliff Bridge, over an
OF the lake IN that pleasure grOund. yesterday
afternoon, they came upon young man lying
upon the grass the walk, bleeding pro-
fusey from wound IN the head. Efforts 10 arouse
him failed and park wagon was procured to carry
MIN to The Long Island College Hospital. At the
Hospital he recovered CONSCIOUSNESS and said that
his name w. H. Burn, of No. 743 Down
ing-st., Brooklyn. At hrst he SAID that
he had been injured by the fall of a
derrick at R0ckaway, aud afrerward that
he had been shot III Pearl-st., Brooklyn. No such
number 7f3 exists in DOwning-st., Brooklyn.
The doctors to the conclusion tnat tie wound,
which was near the right temple. caused by
pistol bullet but on probing The ball was not found
1 he injured man, aiter remaining IN a state of
apparent coma Tor some tlme again recovered
Consciousness. and said then that his real
name was William Burn, of No. $40 FUtOn-st.,
BROOKLYN. He told the the house surgeon shat he
shot himself wIth a blank cartridge. TINS dId not
clear up the mystery the wound
was clearly that OF bullet Burns
condition was critical last night ms
father George Burn, of No. $40 FultOn-st., was
seen last evening Oy the police he refused 20
to ais son or allow MIN to be taken home. He a $50
expressed the wish that his would die as he had
paid his bills for years and tired OF 1t. The
went from home at ten o'clock yesterday morning.
tbs father said that the shooting no more than
expected as he was a thief aud had ruined his par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-19
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the executive committee of the
National Rifle Association held lis headquarters
No IO2 Willism-st yesterday afternoon. which
eral resolutions passed affecting the membership
and future shooting the Association. The first
uion provided any person subscribing $25 10 the
fund should made life member OF the Association.
f. L. Montgomery was elected life member Of the As
ISOLATION Then upon motion Of Mr.. Litchheld, 1t was
resolved that United regular troops be entitled
the use OF targets MARKERS CreedmOOr upon
same terms Il resolved that IL should
be understood the position OF the sight
the rife barrel might be changed b. competitors between
ranges.
on motion OF General Wiugate, it was resolved that
entries the competitions for places upon the Amer
can Military will Do received AT the secretary's
office up TO D. In. August Ii, 1852, and on the
range up August l5 All competitors however re-
Quested 10 send their entries after August rs
possible that the Association may ADVISED how
many IL viii have provide for IL also resolved
that paragraph of the conditions regard % the seec
ton OF the American Team Is inte nded To mean ina each
competitor shall, On three OCCASIONS nave made AT least
pOints mot than 80 200 500 and 600 yards,
nor ess " 500 900 and LOO yards. The sec
stated tnnt letters
To the general officers Of the militia throughout tle
Uniled states inviting competitions at CroeGInoOr.
letters with exception he had received
no req pOnse. The Adyuant-Geuefa OF vermont wrote
saying that the state o. Vermont dld not deFOte any
FUNDS rifle shooting The secretary also read letter
from General Hancock, who Was recently elected II
director or the Rs-OciatOn Inc Nencral IN hhg
his letter thanks said that ne should always take
strong lnerest ride pracuce as ne considered ~ -
most valuable feature OF our National defouce."
rhe treasurer rad report showing that 500
had been received by the association from sub
soripuons. and that 500 more prom
InSt the prize for the Lion Match which was TO have
been sl0t for toay,-aa elegant goA badge offered ~