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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
The Brutality Of POIygamy.

There is IL man in this city who is Il
pOlygamist who has Il pleasant ad-
dress who stands high in the favor of
the authorities of his church who
talks well who would, by a man like
Capt. Goldman, he pointed out to east
ern people as IA living evidence of the
malice and falsehOod which fills the
heart of decent people when they de
nOunce pOlygamy. By his real wife
that man became the father of several
children. Upon her death and the as
suming of power by the second wife,
the father drove every child by his first
wife away from home. He gave one
delicate child, little girl of eleven
years of age, to brutal farmer in the
country that man sent the child ia
tend stock on the mountains and com
PEELED her to sleep alone in Il tent on q
mountain side, where every night the
child suffered the agony of the damned
in natural childish fear. Now the chill
dren are scattered through three OI
four states and territories and though
this child is here in the city the unnat-
ural brute of Il father has not called tC
see her for seven months. And he i.
well off, he has abundant means to pro
vide for his children, and were it moi
so, he has two strong arms and cOulC
earn comfortable living for them
But the shame of her place haunted
the second wife until the first wifi,
died, and then the hate which had beer
smoldering through the years burst in
to flame and she determined that the
presence of that wOman's children
should he IA reproach to her and he
children no longer. And the father
embruted by his former acts, having
learned to think of his children as h,
did of his calves by different cows
turned his heart against his first-bOrI
and drove all the children which tn,
wife of his youth had borne to him in
to the street at the bidding of the wo
man, who, in that way, sought for !
respite from the cries which her owl
wounded wOmanhoOd had been assail
ing her soul with for years. The fore
going is no fancy sketch. The littl
girl who was sent to the mountain
alone, to herd stock and to sleep alOn
in a tent on the mountain side, is righ
here, and can he seen by any who ar
curious to investigate the case. AM
yet this infamous system, which trans
forms IA man into Il brute and womal
into fiend, we are told is system
which the god of justice declares to b
necessary in order to save the souls q
fOrlOrn women. 1t is this system whic
George q. Cannon cOunsels his peOpl
to practice, even if in doing so it
necessary to set all laws at defiance
Is it not about time that something di
rect should he done to stop this busi
ness The Thugs mercifully kille
their victims they did not put thei
own children out i'll the mountains t
die of cold and fear. If any one think
we are wrong it will cure him or her {
listen for half an hour to the story {
the child who was made IA stock herd
er.-[ From the Salt Lake Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
My Thanksgiving.

Dear Lord. while many a happy heart
CLOVIS with thanksgiving's joy to night,
And glad unbroken families
Are gathered round the freside bright,
While songs of praise ascend from those
Who thy full harvests stand amid;
thank Thee for the rpened grain,
Within the heavenly stOrehOuse hid.
/ thank Thee that for long, long years,
Safe shut within the pearly gate.
Ny darling has been kept for me,
And still stand without and wait.
thank Thee for the memory
of every loving word and tone
of voice that never failed to take
A tenderer cadence for its own.
| thank Thee that the golden streets
By the dear, faithful feet are pressed
thank Thee that the aching head
Is pillowed on the SaviOurs breast
thank Thee that the loving heart
Has done with earth born joy and pain
thank Thee that no bitter tears
Shall ever dim those eyes again.
thank Thee for the blow that left
The spirit bruised the household MANNED ;
thank Thee for the love that lent,
thank Thee for the love that claimed.
thank Thee that each passing year
But brings me nearer TO my home
Where, with the Spirit and the Bride,
He waits me with the whispered Come"
IS j. Burke in The Independent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

of the city at the dinner hour we en-
gagged no board, but patronized the
more modest restaurants; and, as we
were far-sighted and acted with def
mite purpose, l tell you the simple
truth in saying that we succeeded in
getting wholesome, hearty dinners at
an average of twenty-five cents. For
the Other meals, we had agreed to rely
on bread and milk. That would re-
quire no cookery, obviously out of the
question in our hall bedroom, even If
we had the time or inclination for 1t,
and involved no dishes but bowl and
spoon, which we could keep in a tin
box in our one trunk. Now, we might
have provided bread and milk enough
to sustain our health at the expense of
four or five cents day, but we allowed
ourselves Il margin and bought occa-
siOnally Il little fruit or cake never,
however, letting our breakfasts and
suppers for the week Over-run seventy
five cents. Then we found il washer
weman who could take plain clothes at
fifty cents dozen, and we thought we
could manage with a dozen each for Il
few weeks.
Our railroad tickets were Il dollar
each way, and with transportation for
our baggage and hOrse-car tickets Oul
| travelling expenses amounted to three
dollars and half.
Here, then, is our statement for nee
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
A Great TeIegraphic Feat.

A wonderful feat, even for this age
of wonderful things, was performed
over the wires of the Western Union
telegraph company few days ago,
says the Kansas City journal, at
which time President W. B. Strong OF
the Atehison, Topeka and Santa Fe
railway talked by telegraph from Bos-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

The elections of the autumn have
signally illustrated the sound political
condition of the country. The results OF
the voting were in many cases most
surprising and even grotesqne. The ad-
ministratiOn has been more OveTwhelm-
ingly Iebuked than any administration
in our history Harper's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
st. Johnsbury Post Office.

Commencing Oct 9, the mails will close at the
Post Office follows:
Passumpsic Il. R. Way Mail, South, $50 a. IN.
No. Danville, $50 a. m.
St j. 4 l.. c. r. X. Way Mail, East, 2l5 p m.
St j. & l.. e. X. K. Way Mail, West 2.3O p. m.
Montpelier & w. River X. k. Way Mail $50 p. III.
PassumpsfC X. r. way Mail. North, $50 p. III.
West Concord and st. JOhnsbury East. $50 a N.
Waterford, w Watf'd and L. Watfd, 40 p III.
Boston, New York, Conn. X. Val Mail, 500 D. b.
Central Vermont X X. Way Mail, 500 p. III
Collections will be made from the mail boxes
in for the mail south in the morning
and at p. m. Collections will also be made from
the mail box at corner of Railroad Street and
Eastern Avenue, at a. m and 730 p.
CHAS. p. CARPENTER. ID. p. NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
East IT. JOhnsbury.

CORyTegGtiOHdl-Rev. +. B. Phelps Pastor.
sunday services at lO45 a. III. and 6 30 D. III. Sab
bath school at 1900. Wednesday evening meeting
at $50.
MetLoiist-Rev. L. c. Dickinson, Pastor sun.
day services at /. 30 ID. III.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

Nine. Christine Nilsson travels from
place to place, to sing, in sumptuou-
style, i'll the same excursion ear that
has been used by Mary Anderson and
Sarah Bernhardt. The car is divided
into sleeping, eating, cooking, and
drawing room compartments. Mime
NilssOn's bOurdOir is the smallest hui
most handsome room, containing Z
piano and many choice books and
pictures.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
st. Johnsbury Athenaum.

Library and Reading -RoOm,-Free to all. Ope
from A NJ. to II NJ. from to p. M and frOI
To : - Saturday evenings.
Art GdlleTy-Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

All the theaters at Cincinnati have
opened again on Sunday evening, and
two in the afternoon. The attempt to
prosecute the lessons some time ago
resulted in their discharge by the po-
lice magistrates, and it is not thought
that Mayor Means will attempt any
further enforcement of the Sunday law.
The closing of the theaters increased
the attendance at low dance-hOuses,
and is claimed not to have had good
result.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

David Davis says he would not he
surprised if Logan were nominated IN
1854 for president. But about fifty
million of people would be, Mr.. Sena-
tor Utica Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
Telegraph Office,

Western Union and " Internationdl-in ST.
Johnsbury House. Open from a. m. to 9 p. III
sundays to 10 a. m, tn p. m. Night messages
at half rates
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

JOB PRINTING of all kinds at living prices
With modern type and machinery and skillful
workmen nearly all kinds of Job Printing can be
done ~ well aud = cheap in the cities
Legal Blanks, Card and Paper stock constantly
hand
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
Marriage Certificates

For Ciergymen TO give the parties. On plain pa
per also Autographs on card From three cents
70 20 cents each. CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
OVER 1900 IN USE.

1t has tight-shutting and easily operated gate
gives more power for the water used and will last
longer than any other Turbine. illustrated pam
phlet and catalogue with prices, sent free, by
BURNHAM BROTHERS, York, Pa,
or b. u. WHITNEY, Gardiner Ne. tJans3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

Special rates to business advertisers by the year.
TFy- No outs inserted No objectionable ddUsr:ise-
4aeats reoeiUed and nothing bta legitimate business
1duertising solicited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01
Grarslers' '6nide.

Passumpsic RaiIroad.---Nov. 8. 1889.
Tv.tSs soIrTa LEAVE ST IoHSsRIrRy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-12-01

C70A WEEK. sl2 day at home easily made
~ c Costly OUTFIT free. Address
t2omAreS TRUE s. E. Augusta, Maine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
American stpdauts at Gottingen.

1t may be noticed what encourage
ment the freedom and elasticity of the
German university system give to for
eigners in search of higher education.
Great numbers Of English and Scotch
graduates are to be found in the differ
ent universities of Germany, continuing
their studies from the point at which
our own universities leave them. An
instance of German graduate coming
to Oxford or Cambridge to complete his
education is scarcely, should think. on
record. But the most important and
constant foreign element In the Ger
man universities is the American. For
one American who comes to an English
university probably three hundred 90 to
Germany. In fact, the upperclass Stud
ents in America hardly regard their
education as complete till they have
spent a year Or two at German univer-
sity. At the larger universities. such as
Berlin and Leipsic, there are always
great numbers of Americans; but even
at the comparatively small university of
Gottingen there is o stable contingent
The American colony, as they call them
selves at Gottingen, have a regular or
ganization, A book is kept, In which
all newcomers are enrolled, and the
colony is presided over by the American
of longest standing, who is called 1.-THE
Patriarch" 1t is his duty to look out
for new arrivals from the States; assist
them, if necessary, in finding lodgings.
and introduce them to the colony. Every
Saturday evening ..kneipe" meets in
proper German student style, and hos
pitality is often extended, as l have rea-
son gratefully to acknowledge, to Eng
lishmen and other foreigners The books
of the colonist date from the early part
of this century, and contain, among
other illustrious names, that of Ralph
Waldo Emerson. Fraser's Magazine
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
3 Canadian Ice-Fishine,

Winter fishing deserves brief no
tice. As it is carried on only through,
the iee,- it is almost confined to the
frozen inlets of the south shore of the
Georgian Bay, to Burlington Bay, and
the Bay of Quinte. IN Winter passen-
ger by the Great Western Railway will
{ notice on the ice near sOakville and on
!, Burlington Bay large number of small
wooden houses. about four feet square,
and just high enough to allow of man
standing Upright. These houses have
no. windows. Under each Of these
square boxes is hole through the ice.
This hole the fisherman sits and watches
with all the eagerness displayed by a
polar bear watching seal-hole. It is a
cold operation, but sometimes pot sus-
pended above the ice and containing a
fire affords little warmth The fishing
through this hole is done either with
hooks or fork-like spears. On the Geor-
gian Bay inlets Indians and half breeds
are the fisherman-not white men. The
mode is primitive. The little houses
are not used, but the Indian, crouching
down on the ice, covers his head and
the hole with a blanket, so as to exclude
as much as possible any light except
that which comes through the ice The
amusement is a grim one, and brings
but little return to '.Poor Lo.' Some
times, however, small wigwam is
pitched over the hole, and little more
comfort is enjoyed by the lonely fisher
man. 'ss4 fi'-'.T
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Figs.


Figs have been used in the East as an
article of food from the time immemori-
al. The flowers of the fig, unlike those
of most fruit trees, make no outward ap-
pearanee, but are concealed in the fruit.
Under favorable circumstances a fig or
two is formed along the shoots at the
base of almost every leaf, and the guam
tity that sometimes attain maturity Is
enormous. The drying is easily effect
cd in warm climates by exposure to the
suns rays, in the same way as grapes
are dried, which are called from that
circumstance raisins of the sun. Like
the grape, the substance of the fig
abounds in what Is termed grape-sugar.
In driving, some of this exudes, and
forms that soft and white powder which
we see on the imported figs. They are
thus preserved in their own sugar, and
rendered fit for storing up as an article
of food.
In warm climates two crops of fruit
are produced from the fig tree. each
crop being produced on distinct sets of
shoots. The second crop grows from
the eyes or buds of the shoots made in
early summer, and if the season be suf-
ficiently warm and long, the fruit will
ripen. In such climate it is the second
crop that is most prolific and valuable.
and that is used in drying for exporta-
ton. In climates where the winters are
severe the trees are SO trained that the
branches can be tied in bundles and laid
along shegronnd. when they are covered
With litter end earth sss1le
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
He Doesn't Like to Have the Boys Mention

It was at way station on the w abash..
An old man and woman with bundles
and packages arrived from out in the
country. They expected to get ON the
train for Chicago, The station agent
told them the train always stopped.
''Just put your things where you can
get them quick" said the agent ssand
when it comes along just get on, % iI''ii.9i
There was an extra. on ,the road as
it happened, in advance ofthel regular -
In few minutes they heard the sound
of the approaching extra. The baggage
was all secured and the two waiting
passengers stood close tothe edge of the
platform. The train went by atithe rate
of forty miles an hour. g..,y..,t lion,
When it had passed the old woman
dropped her bundle, and rushed to the
door of tile office shaking her fist She
screamed out, f'Yot1' big headed fool,
did you say get aw-en?''0 -
The old man rushed around the plat
form calling for the agent to come out.
The agent came to the door. There was
smile on his face, ~
Don't come out smiling at me! By
the living Holly" said the old gentle
man, we've, - notion to pace you
around this platform six times faster
than them keers went! You blasted fool,
did you say get on2 Did you think a
man of my age could get on. a streak of
lightningP You may play tricks on
some folks, but don't you try any game
on me! Because a man lives on a rail-
road he doesn't have to know it all. I'm
feeling hungry and: somebody is liable
to get chawed up afore ileaver' is,..t.' -
Before anything serious happened, the
regular train arrived and the couple
boarded it ell right. The railroad agent
felt relieved. He doesn't like the boys
to halo, '.Did you say get on!" at him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Qurious Facts.

Serpents are said to obey the voice of
their masters. The trumpet bird of
America follows its owner like a spaniel.
and the jacana acts as guard to poul-
try, protecting them in the field all day
from birds of prey, and escorting them
home at night. In the Shetland Isles
there is a gull which defends the flock
from eagles; it is therefore regarded as
the privileged bird.
The chamois, bounding over the
mountain, are indebted for their safety
in no small degree to a species of pheas-
ants. The bird acts as the sentinel; for
as soon as it gets sight of man itwhist-
les-upon hearing which the chamo:s.
knowing the hunters to be near, set of
at full speed.
The articles which partridges and
plovers employ to delude their enemies
from the nest of their young, may be re-
ferred to as case in point, as well as
the adroit continuance of the hind for the
preservation of her young; for when she
hears the sound of dogs she puts herself
in the way of tho hunter, and starts in a
direction to draw them away from her
fawnS.
The writer already cited says: 81
knew dog that died of sorrow at the
loss of his master, and a bullfinch that
abstained from singing ten entire months
on account of the absence of its mis-
tress. On her return it Immediately ro-
sumed its song"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
What They Eat in japan.

nj. T. Van Buren, our Consul General
at Japan, presents in a Blue Book some
interesting facts in regard to the food of
the Japanese people. With a population
of 80, 900, 900, there is to be found in the
whole country but little more than L.
O0O, 900 head of cattle. OF these only
600, 900 can be considered fit for food.
Therefore, there are but head of cattle
for each 100 people, whereas in the
United States we have for 100 mouths
73 cattle to fill them. Japan slaughters,
hswever, $4,000 head of cattle. more
than one-half of which is eaten by the
foreign population, the rest being con-
sumed by the Japanese navy and army.
Mutton and pork are, outside of the
treaty ports, almost unknown. Fish en-
ters largely into the food of the people.
Mr.. Van Buren mentions that ''cOd.
salmon, herring, mackerel, salmon trout,
carp, eels, skate, mullet, catfish and
plaice, are plentiful and cheap" 1t is
known that the Government has taken
ture, and endeavors in every way to
for all American publications on these
topics. The Consul states that ''one-
half Of the people eat fish every day,
one-quarter two or three times week,
and the balance perhaps once or twice
month";" 1t is their habit to eat a
great many varieties of fish raw. But
the Japanese are more essentially vege-
tarians than even the Chinese, and all
the land and marine plants, with the
tubers, seem to be placed under contribu-
ton. Among exceptional food plants,
Mr.. Van Buren mentions an acorn which
grows on a small bush three or four feet
high; sit has less sugar than the nut
from the chestnut tree of America, but
has the merit of being free from astring-
ent and bitter qualities. Large quanti-
ties of these nas are gathered. dried
and eaten by the people in various ways. -
This edible acorn would be worthy of
introduction into this country. We hear
a great deal about glucose and dextrine
in the United States, and we find from
Mr.. Van Buren's report that the Japa-
nese use in large quantity substance
which they call anne. ''This is pre-
paration made from matted barley and
rice or millet. the malt converting the
starch of the rice or millet into dex,rine
and maltose, and the product varying
from thick sugar or honey up to a
hard candy" This anne is sold at n low
price, and its consumption is very large.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Historical Items.

Slavery was abolished in Spain in
Sir Walter Raleigh was executed in
1913.
Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, was
born LOG B. C.
The colon, in printing, does not occur
before 1890.
Locke, the great English metaphysi-
clan, died in 1704.
A sea-fisher was ar officer in the
household OF Edward III.
In 1474 William Caxton introduced
printing into England.
The Prussian monarchy was declared
established in 1701.
An air gun was made for Henry ".
in Normandy in 1883.
The order of the garter was instituted
in 1913 by Edward III.
The first Russian embassy arrived in
London in February, 1857.
James l. introduced the unicorn into
the English coat of arms.
Prof S. B. Morse, the inventor of the
telegraph was born in 1871.
The first Scotch martyr to the re-
formation was brought to the stake In
1927.
Chaucer received a pitcher of wine
every day from the cellar of Edward
Iii.
Charles Martel, who defeated the Sar-
acens in the battle of Tours, 7S2, died
in TAI.
Calling the hours by watchmen is
custom said to have had its rise in Ger
many.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Eccantricities of Fashion.

Simplicity in dress is the rule that
governs the devotees of fashion this sea-
son. and the richer the material the
more simple the dress. To the eye Of
man--not to woman-the dress looks
Inexpensive, and then he wonders why
his wife cannot dress in this way, and
not draw so extravagantly upon his
purse. One of the ,handsomest dresses
worn at an entertainments in Paris was
a simple robe of white muslin. with a
blue sash, and the cost of the whole is
said to be six dollars. This is one of
the stories that some Partisan women
thought they would inquire into, and
proposed to themselves the problem
how women who set the fashion could
dress themselves so as to be distinguish
ed from other women, and yet employ
only the cemmonest stuffs. Fourteen
ladies competed, and the prize. was
awarded unanimously to the wearer of
this costume. A dress of securing cloth,
lined with red, trimmed with lace, and
embroidered with wild-fowers ON gold
ground, short sleeves, skirt trimmed with
Valenciennes, parasol, shoes and gloves
to match. This was a simple costume
made only of securing cloth. and yet,
when finished cost over three hundred
francs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
What "Wifau Means.

Says Ruskin: What do you think the
beautiful word wife comes from? It is
the great word in which the English and
Latin languages conquered the French
and Greek. hope the French will
some day get word for it instead of
that femme. But what do you think it
comes from? The great value of the
Saxon words is that they mean some
thing. Wife means weaver You
must either be housewives or house
moths, remember that. In the deep
sense, you must either weave mems for
tunes and embroider them. or feed upon
and bring them to decay. Wherever a
true wife comes. home is always around
her. The stars may be over her head,
the glow worm in the nights cold grass
may be the fire at her feet, but home is
where she is, and for noble woman it
stretches far around her, better than
houses ceilled with cedar or painted with
vermilion-s shedding its quiet light for
those who else are homeless. This,
believe, is the woman's true place and
DOWer , y