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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
Ben. Butler for Governor.

The result of the democratic cOnven-
ton was partially announced last
week. The democrats nominated Gen.
Butler, who had already been nominat
ed by the greenbackers, for governor,
Samuel w. BOwerman of Pittstield
for lieutenant-governOr and George f.
Very of Worcester for attOrney-gen
eral. The nominations were made by
reclamation, and everything was as
harmonious and loving as two kittens.
The platform, with the exception of
the resolution bidding for the license
vote in the denunciatiOn of 'sumptu
AIRY legislation" is "A platform broad
enough and strong enough for any par
ty to stand upon. 1t is IL great step
forward for the Bay state democracy
to take, and breathes sentiments of
to-day instead of pinning faith on what
Thomas jefferson believed nearly Il
century ago. The world has changed,
and politics has changed, and the ne
cessites of day are not the principles
for which jefferson cOntended. The
resolutions recognize this fact. They
declare for unrestricted suffrage on
account of race or sex or property quail
ificatiOn, and take advanced ground
on civil service reform and in favor of
a reimbursement of the tariff.
Buffers candidacy will make things
lively. As the Boston Traveller says,
the republicans cannot afford to pooh
pooh the idea of his running for the
governorship. Bishop, while an able
and a clean man, is not as popular as
was Gov. Long, and i'll this new deal
there are many republicans who will
vote for Butler as an experiment.
They will reason that he cannot, if he
would, with his limited power, do
much to injure the state, and they are
inclined to think that he will make Il
good record if elected, i'll order to re-
flute the ISLANDERS that have been heaped
upon him. We think the vote will
show that there are many who reason
in this way. So far as their conclu-
sions are concerned, they are sound !;
but Butlerism is an element i'll our
state and national politics that works
it no good. So with Blaineism and
Conklingism. Butler represents him
self he is for Butler first, last and all
the time. Principles to him are moth
ing power everything. Now dem
ocrat, republican, greenbacker, and
now democrat again, he will affiliate
with any party and stand on any
platform-fO rum and woman suffrage,
strange combination-if by such a
course he may achieve power. That
is why the election of Ben Butler would
be calamity to Massachusetts, and
not that he would not administer the
affairs of state as well as Robert X.
BiShOu
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
An Administration Candidate
for Governor.

The administration and stalwarts
score victory in the nomination of
Secretary Folger for governor of New
York. Cornell was the next leading
candidate, and Folger was nominated
on the second ballot, receiving ma
jority of only eight i'll total of 497
votes. WadswOrth, the New York
Herald's candidate, received only
eighteen votes. The narrOwness of
the majority is IA similar ease to two
years ago when Cornell was nominated
by the stalwartS by majority of
eight.
'rhe defeat of Cornell is one of the
strange reversals of political fortune.
4 few weeks ago his nomination
seemed foregOne conclusion. He had
inaugurated reforms in the manage
ment of affairs of state, and the veto
power had been exercised fearlessly
in the interests of the public against
corruption and iObbery. He was elect
ed as the creature of Conkling, and
the separation between him and ROs-
cOe was effected when Cornell deserted
the turkey cocks standard. and aided
in the election of Lapham and Miller,
To fill the senatorial vacancies created
10y the designations of Conkling and
Plat. The revelations recently made
by Jay Gould of Cornell's doubtful
procedure did much To lose him the
confidence of the reform element of
his party.
Ii would not be strange if Conkling
had had "A hand in the downfall of the
man he had raised and by whom he
had been betrayed and deserted. 1t is
not in Conkling's nature To forget such
a wrong, and his apparent apathy in
the gubernatrial canvass may thus be
explained.
Secretary Folger enters the canvass
with no hostility in his party; but
while Cornelrs friends moved to
make Folger's nomination unanimous
il is too much to expect that they will
over-exert themselves to elect stall
wart-even clean man as Folger is
in whose nomination it is quite easy
to see the work of Conkling.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
Terrible Railroad Accident.

A terrible accident occurred at $50
on Friday morning, on the New York
Central and Hudson river railroad in
the tunnel at S6th street and 18th
avenue. From Williams bridge, some
distance above the Hudson River, to
the Grand Central depot, trains follow
each other very closely and the most
extraordinary precautions are necessa-
ry to prevent accident. When a train
has entered the tunnel going down
signals are always instantly displayed
to warn the next train of the fact.
That morning the weather was unusu-
ally heavy, a dense rain falling and IL
thick fog prevailing. The tunnel was
quite dark. On such occasions extra
precautions are usually taken as three
great railroads run all their passengers
over the same track. The New Haven
train, coming from the longest dis
lance and generally being the heavier
train, usually slows up somewhat upon
entering the tunnel. The Harlem
trains very much lighter and more
frequent usually enter the tunnel at a
high speed. By some carelessness
this morning the Harlem train either
was not properly warned of its close
ness to the New Haven train or its
engineer did not see or heed the warn
ing and the train was allowed to run
at full speed. 1t struck the rear of the
train ahead with such tremendous We
locity us to derail many of the cars of
both trains and its engine plOughed
far into the car ahead. The collision
filled the tunnel with the wreck, and
there were jammed up in the great
pile scores of men women, and chill
dren. Both trains were crowded with
merchants, professional men, the high
er order of clerks, school teachers and
pupils who attend the special schools.
The scene at the wreck was simply
indescribable, and the darkness of the
narrow place in which the victims
were struggling made it more hOrri-
BILE. Access to the scene from the out
side was extremely difficult. The en-
CINE fires being scattered soon fired the
debris and then the horrors were null
tiplied. The news soon spread and
the city was thrown into the greatest
excitement of the kind not witnessed
since the Westtield disaster. Business
down town was greatly stopped and
the people more Immediately inter
ested hOcked i'll wild excitement to
the depot, which was soon jammed
within and crowded about. The Van
derbilt management, which controls
the running of all the trains that use
the Grand Central depot, at once put
forth all its resources to make the best
possible out of the situation. All bus
mess on the Harlem road was sus-
pended and surgeons and ambulances
hurried to the scene. The dead and
injured were conveyed to the rooms in
the depot. Many were taken into the
Grand Union hotel. The body of one
beautiful girl, completely severed,
was deposited upon "A settee, her rich
attire spattered and soaked with blood
and crushed flesh, while a schoolbook
cover was clenched in one of her white,
jewelled hands. Nineteen persons
were injured, one mans leg was cut
off above the ankle, several had legs
broken, and there were other severe
external and internal injuries. An
official investigation is to be made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

in the convention, who believed that
there is more in policy than in war
in politics -effected compromise be-
tween the rival candidates, by reason
of which arrangement the nOmina
lions of BigelOw for governor and
Bulkeley for lieutenant governor were
unanimously made. The convention
adjourned with the utmost enthusiasm,
and the delegates returned TO their
homes to work for the ticket and vic
tory. 1t was presidential year, and
run that would endanger the electoral
vote of that state. The understand
ing was that Buckley should receive
the nomination for governor at the
next convention. OF course, one con
vention could not dictate who the next
nominee should be but it has been
well understood that the bargain was
made, and as Governor BigelOw de-
clined denomination and Bulkeley
had made good record as lieuten-
ex-governor, was popular with the
"boys," and was certain of carrying
the democratic city of Hartford, no
objection to his nomination was made
and it was done by reclamation with
heartiness which presages victory.
The action of this convention is an
anomaly in the political history of
that state. To elect man as lieuten-
ant governor has always had the effect
of shelving him as far as further po-
litical advancement was concerned,
and the elevation of Mr.. Bulkeley
breaks the rule which has obtained in
that state and curbed the aspirations
of ambitious politicians. 1t estab-
fishes Il precedent, which is more than
likely to come home and plague them
at some future time, though it will be
doubtful if such strong case for the
abrogation of the rule is again pre-
Sented
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
The State Press.

The Barre Enterprise is in favor of
the legislature making the schOolbooks
throughout the state uniform.
The Newport Express says: "The
coming legislature can do no more just
and honorable thing than to change
the name of that town from Ely back
to Vershire, thus gratifying IA large
portion of the people and atOning in
part for one of the greatest Outrages
ever perpetrated upon a respectable
community"
The Burlington Clipper calls it the
"Watchman and Cyclone"
The st. Adams Messenger says that
among the numerous efforts which will
be made at the coming session of the
legislature, will be one for help to
build bridge from North Island to
Alburgh.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
Boston Lecture Courses.

The Athens of America presents Il
rare programme of music, OratOry and
reading i'll her several courses this sea-
son. The old Bay State course opens
on Thursday night of this week with Il
concert i'll which Miss Thursby sings,
assisted by Maud Morgan, Fritsch,
tenor, Ferranti, buffo, and the New
York Philharmonic club. Oct. ) the
Boston Ideal opera company appear.
Oct. II Henrietta Beebe, soprano, My
ron Whitney, bass, and the Listemann
club give the entertainment. Oct. 10,
Jessie Couthoui, reader, Mrs. Allen,
soprano, and the Temple quartette.
Oct. 26, Minnie Hauk, Alta Pease, Fes-
sender and Clarence Hay. Nov.2, the
Litta Grand opera company. Nov. 9,
Geo. Riddle, reader. Nov. 10, Clara
Louise Kellogg and Schubert club.
Dec. :, Prof. Churchill, elocutionist.
Dec. IA, grand orchestral concert of
one hundred performers. These enter
tainments are in Music hall.
The Roberts Lyceum course offers
the following attractions Oct. ,, the
Kellogg Brignoli company concert.
Oct. 10, Barnabee, Walter Emerson,
cornetist, Gertrude Franklin and Abby
Clark, singers. Oct. IL, Boston Ideal
opera company. Oct. "a, readings and
the Ruggles street quartette. Oct. 81
Miss Thursby and the Listemanns,
Nov. Z, Henry Ward Beecher's new
lecture, "Moral uses of luxury and
beauty Nov. IA, Clara Louise Kel-
logg, Madeline Schiller, contralto, and
Temple quartette. Nov. p, concert
by Schubert glee club, Mrs. Knowles
and Miss Henderson. Prof. Churchill
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

sets yield to those evil tendencies of
the times which demand campaign
with money. The thoughtful student
of our politics finds men who would
not otherwise be deemed available for
public office, riding into power by viz
tue of their wealth and capacity to
shell our money for campaign pur-
poses. No ticket is considered "avail-
able" unless it has a barrel candidate,
a rich man who will bleed for his
party. 1t is significant, if not pleas
ing to any party concerned, to find
that the disinterested newspapers gem
orally acknowledge that the nomina-
ton of Oliver Ames means that the
Worcester ticket was supplied with a
barrel.-(Springtield Republican.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
The Connecticut Republicans.

On Wednesday the Connecticut re-
publicans held their convention, and it
was the most harmonious state con-
vention that has been held this season.
Two years ago, the present governor
and acknowledgement were rival
candidates for the nomination for gov
ernor. The former hailed from New
Haven. and the latter from Hartford,
between which cities rivalry for the
honor of being the sole capital and
other reasons had created feeling of
jealousy. This entered into the con-
vention, and a rupture appeared i'm
minent. But some lOng-headed men
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

The Montpelier Waterman will issue
the Daily Journal during the legisla-
tive session. II will contain full and
accurate reports of the proceedings of
both branches of the legislature, of
hearings before committees, and every
thing of interest TRANSPORTING in the gen
eral assembly. 1t will also contain the
latest Geographic and general news,
local items. editorials on current mat
tiers, state and national, and such 9TH
er matters as demand the attention of
live newspaper. The enterprise of
the Journal secured for it at the SEES
sion of lSSO an unusually large circu-
lation. Single copies for the session,
postpaid, $50; five copies to one
address, Sl.25 each ten copies to one
address. = 90 each. Address orders
To w. w. Prescott, publisher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

The democrats of New York have
nominated Grover Cleveland, mayor of
Buffalo, for governor. He is a lawyer,
forty five years old, and said to be
very popular in his section. A portion
of the Tammany delegation was admit
ted to the convention, and apparently
the party is again united. The con-
test in the state will he sharply contest
ed. and the result at this time is i'll
much doubt, though the leading repub-
licans express great confidence in
Judge Folger's election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
RAYMOND'S
VACATION
EXCURSIONS,

All Travelling Expenses Included.
WINTER TPIP TO CALIFORNIA,
With a sojOurn of Five Months
At the Elegant HOTEL DEL MONTE,
MONTEREY, CAL.
party will leave Boston, Nov. 30, l5s2, and
turn June ., 1888, the outward journey being
the Southern Route via Kansas. Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California, and the
hOmeward trip over the Central and Union Pacific
Route via Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska,
etc. Hats will be made at Chicago, Kansas City
Los Angeles, San Francisco 40 days at the Palace
HOteD and Salt Lake City.
Send OF call for descriptive program giving full
details. w. RAYMOND,
t59 24O Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

also appears in this course.
The Boston Star course begins Oct.
10 with lecture by Cough. Rev.
Joseph Cook will make his first appear
ance on the platform in this course af-
ter his return, Dec. 4, speaking on the
"Seven modern wonders of the world"
This course is given in fremont Tenn
r,1a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

The republicans of Massachusetts
have nominated II. r. Bishop of New
harbor bill passed w. w. Grape was
the most prominent man for the nomi-
nation, but Grape voted for the bill
and that killed him, rs it should have
done. The defeat of Grape implies IA
censure OF Senator Hoar who also vot-
ed the steal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29

Fifteen cars of train containing
the parapLernalia of show company
jumped the track near Louisville, KY,
on Sunday and rolled down an embark
ment. Two men belonging to the
show, and boy, who was stealing a
ride, were killed. Three other persons
were probably fatally injured, and sew
en- persons were slightly injured. The
engine and the four forward cars did
not leave the track.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
The SpeakerShip.

The names most mentioned as prob
able or possible candidates for the
speakership of the next House, are
Speaker Martin of Londonderry, Hon.
LOveland Munsor of Manchester,
Judge Thompson of Irasburgh, and
Col. Hooker of BrattlebOro. The last
two will probably be candidates only
in case of a deadlock or close contest
between the other two; and the choice
will probably lie between Mr.. Martin
and Mr.. MunsOn. In favor of the first
his experience in the chair will be
urged; while against him will be
brought the fact that he has had two
terms as speaker, and can now afford
to let others have the chance. For
Mr.. MunsOn it is to be said that he has
had ample Legislative experience, and
as president pro tempOre of the Senate
has showed himself to be a good pre-
siding officer. He is honest and trusty,
would be the tool of no clique or fac
ton, and would beyond question fill
the chair with distinguished ability
and success Burlington Free Press.
The New York Post announces that
the library of the late George p. Marsh,
so long United States minister to Italy,
has been sold by the executors of the
estate to Frederick Billings of Wood
stock, who intends to present it to the
university of Vermont at Burlington.
Mr.. Billings, it seems, now owns and
occupies the place in Woodstock where
Mr.. Marsh was born, and is himself an
alumnus of the state university. Mr..
Marsb vvas for COma time a truStae of
the college and lived at Burlington be-
fore he went abroad, and he once made
a will in which he bequeathed his Ii
brary to the college but was compelled
later, by the shrinking of his property,
to give up his generous intention. Mr..
Billings gift is therefore particularly
appropriate and delicate. The library
contains 1900 volumes, most of which
are now in Rome, and is pronounced
by good judges to be rich collection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
The State Election.

Following is statement of the Off
cial canvass, by Geo. Nichols, secretary
of state, of the vote at the state cleo
ton:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-09-29
Pushes g. Velvets
To Match The Dress Goods.

We are now opening our Fall stock Of
Pushes, Velvets and Suitings which
we have in all the desirable shades
and in various qualities. Our stock
will be specially full and complete
and we invite inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-07
HALLOWELL.

The knickerbockers have succeeded in
securing about 10000 tons of ice in their
houses and stack on 1.-THE Point" The
Cascade Company are erecting 5000 to
i,ooo ton stack on Lowells wharf. and pray
ing tor some cold weather to enable them to
fill it.
Inc greatest event of the season occurs
TINS evening in Wilson Hail. when the Choral
Union makes its appearance in its grand con-
cert The Union will be assisted by about
dozen vocaiists from Gardiner. and a fine
entertainment may confidently be looked for.
A goodly number of reserved seats have been
taken and the probabilities" are suspicious
telephone has been added to the attrac-
tons OF DIR. Halves drug store Its a paw
station, for the accommodation of the talk
alive public.
Hailowell voters are determined to have
no. counting out" scrapes if they can help it,
They are growing extremely careful and par
ticular As an illustration: In one of the
ward caucuses last week, certain citizen who
was requested TO assist in writing out some
ballots, wishing to save space. wrote the vote
lor alderman IN the abbreviated form AID"
Tie result was the announcement of so many
votes for Alderman Benjamin Wood and
so many for ''Old Ben. Wood much TO the
amusement Of everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-07
Church Notices.

The ladies connected with the Unitarian
society will give another of their popular cot
lee suppers at their parlors on Thursday
evening.
Bible study this evening at the First Bap-
list church, conducted by the pas
tor. Subject: .Christ's power over evil
spirits" introductory talk on MormoniSm.
All are welcome.
Religious services are continued at the
Free Baptist church this week. There will be
preaching each evening by the pastor. follow
ed by service of prayer. The subject tins
evening is, 1.-The Parable of the Wheat and
Tares." This will be illustrated by large
paintings.
The ladies of the Methodist Society VIII
give grand entertainment and supper al
thelr new vestry this Tuesday evening. 4
supper, consisting of hot coffee, baked beans,
cake, etc, will be served from $50 TO o'clock.
Ice cream will be for sale during the evening
After the supper an entertainment consisting
Of select readings, recitations, vocal and IN
strumental music will be given that Will
interest all who may favor them with thel'
patronage. Admission, including supper, y
cents. The public are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-07

The Young Mems Christian Association OF
this city, whose first anniversary was celebra-
ted at the Granite church last Sunday eve
ming, is planning an enlargement of its work.
The members design opening a free reading
room for young men, a parlor, gymnasium
and boys reading room; and also to employ
aGeneral Secretary to give his entire time to
the work in this city. The work designed
seems to meet with almost universal approval
Over Si65 has thus far been subscribed
$1,000 at least is needed, and with $1,000 the
work could be made much more effective. 1t
isto be hoped that the last named amount may
be raised, in order that all the attractions
mentioned may be provided. Subscriptions
thus far are in sums of $50, S25, $50. SD,
$40 50 and lower. Payments are not need
ed under few weeks. All willing to assist
IN this movement can leave their subscriptions
with F. ii. Beale or G. +. Halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-07

The Augusta shoe factory is already getting
IN be an institution. 1t has been running
but two months, and now employs - or 80
hands. and turns out eight cases of fine shoes
a day. Before the year is out it is the in
tention of the proprietors to have 200 people
at work The factory will run every day, ex-
cept Sundays and holidays. Orders are pour
ing in faster than they can be filled. Start
ing with inexperienced help, the Joneses have
experienced many difficulties in getting under
way and manufacturing saleable goods; but
they have steadily adhered to their purpose
to employ operatives who reside in this vicin-
i,y, and are now getting into easier sailing.
New and improved machinery has been put
in to replace the antiquated machines for
merly run, and many improvements
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-07
WEST wATERVILLE.

MANY changes in real estate have taken
nlacs in our town in the last month, but your
correspondent wishes to correct statement
that is getting into different papers IN the
State. that there is excitement here over the
change in locality of Mr.. Hollis projected
mandatory There is no excitement about
i, whatever: it is not even common remark
Our town will be Just as much benefited but
the increase of dwellings, if any, will take
Mace outside the village limits. l do not
mean by this that our village Is not to extend
its borders somewhat. but that the increase
from Mr.. Hollis building will be largely IN
the locality of his shop. Our municipal OH
GERS in their forthcoming reports make goou
showing, one that will please the town gen
rally The treasurer, at the time of making
his report. had in cash and unsolicited taxes
60 ooi about $3.50 cash, the balance in I'M
collected taxes. His report also SHOWS 'ha'
the last of the town debt has been paid.-No
action has been taken in regard to caucus
for nominating town officers. t.