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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
Republican State Convention.

a Republican State Con venton is hereby called
to be held in Montpelier, on "wednesday, the
2Ist day of June, A. d., 1882, at 1890 o'clock
a. m, for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for the offices Of Governor, observation-disclosures,
and Treasurer TO be supported by the Freemen
OF Vermont at the next September election; and
the appointment OF a State Committee.
Towns will be represented in said convention
by their delegates, chosen upon basis Of one del
gate from each town, and an additional delegate
for each one hundred voters fraction of one
hundred voters fifty east for the Republican
candidate for Governor at the last State election.
By vote Of a former convention the State Com
mittee are constituted Committee On Credentials
Delegates will provide themselves with the proper
credentials signed by ths secretaries of their re-
spectve primary meetings and immediately on
their arrival at Montpelier present Athem To the
State Committee at their headq the Pavil-
ion.
The several railroads in the State will extend
the usual courtesy of fare one way, and arrange
ments have also been made by which the most of
the delegates will be enabled To return the same
day.
GEO. NICHOLS, Chairman,
CARROLL 5. PAGE, Secretary,
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS,
EBENEZER j. ORMSBEE,
JULIUS j. ESTEY,
EDMUND =. GEORGE,
LUTHER o. GREENE,
WARREN GIBBS.
Republican State Committee.
HYDE Park May nd. lss2.
On the above basis the several towns will be EN-
titled TO representation follows:
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
Barnet Ryegate,
Burke, Sheffield,
Danville St JOhnsbury,
Groton StannArd
Hardwick, sutton
Kirby, l Walden,
Lyndon Waterford
Newark , WheelOck.
PeachAm.
ESSEX COUNTY.
Bloomfield CRANKY,
Brighton , GuildhAll,
Brunswick l Lexington,
Canaan. = Lunenburgh,
Concord 3 Maidstone
East Haven, l Victory, l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
HOSIERY, HOSIERY,

We have a large assortment in Ladies',
Misses and Children's, in English,
French and LisIe Hosiery. Our stock is
unsurpassed in this vicinity. Some
thing new in Dentelle Spanish Laces,
Fringes, Gimps, Ornaments, and all
kinds of Trimmings.
Special Bargains in Foster Kid Gloves,
Five Hooks, in New Spring Shades,
only Sl.25 per pair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
WINDSOR COUNTY.

Leon Sumner, a I3-years-old son of
VIM. Sumner, of Plymouth, while har-
rowing, ran IA harrow tooth entirely
through his foot about two-thirds of
the way from the toes to the instep.
Elroy r. Fullham of Reading while
visiting hill pasture on his farm, at
nightfall, May Is, came suddenly upon
large panther, only few rods dis
tant. Mr.. Fullham was entirely un-
armed, but bravely held his ground,
and the panther after gazing at him
steadily for a few moments, trotted
away. On the succeeding Saturday
Mrs. Sumner Fletcher saw the same
panther cross a meadow near her
house, and later still the driver Of the
mail stage met the animal in the high
way on Reading Hill.
Ansel Foster of Reading has Just
been fined SIS for choking his daughter.
ii married woman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The buildings of James Ryle, of
Waitsfield, were struck by lightning
on the night of May 3lst and set on fire
All the barns, sheds and outbuiIdings
were destroyed, together with their
contents, including IA horse, five calves,
five hogs, a number of farming imple-
ments and fowls. The insurance is
small.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

The spectacle of the President of the
United States going off on Il fishing ex-
cursion with Senator Conkling on the
Sabbath day is not an assuring circum-
stance. 1t became evident soon after
Arthur took the place of President Gar
field that there was II change i'll the
administration, and in more ways than
one
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

DRESS
GOODS.

Colored Cashmeres, Armures, Monies,
Chevrons and Diagonals in all the
New Spring Shades, with Trimmings
to Match. Steel Gray and Black and
White Goods. Special Bargains in
RlncL. Sill.S
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

Any man has "A right to quit work
when he and his employer cannot agree
about wages but no man has right
coerce or intimidate another man, who
is willing to work for the price offered,
and the sooner such proceedings are
stamped out the better for all concern
ed. This stoning, clubbing, shooting,
or abusing in any way Il man who
rather work for wages offered than to
loaf and see his family suffer, is about
PLAYED out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

Guiteau gets his wish-a full pardon
OF nothing. He gets nothing. The
Supreme court of the District of Co
lumbia deny motion of counsel for a
rehearing, and so his last appeal fails.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

While maintaining the uni
form standard Of quality in
excellence Of work and materi-
al, by good management, care
full buying and small margins,
with which we are content,)
we have Raised The Standard
and LO,Uered the Price until it
is a positive fact that the best
stock of Clothing in this
County is now being sold for
the Least Money at
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

Indications now are that the next
Congressman from Vermont will spell
their names John W. Stewart and
William w. GrOut.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
ORLEANS COUNTY.

LucIuS Robinson, prominent citizen
of Newport, president of the Newport
bank, and director in the PsSSumpsic
and South Eastern railroads, had his
left leg amputated above the knee on
Tuesday of this week. Mr.. Robinson
has been suffering seriously for some
weeks from Il sore on his little toe.
Gangrene set in, but hopes were enter
tanned of his recovery, when consul
tation was held by the physicians and
they unanimously agreed upon ampu-
tatiOn as the last resort to save life.
There are strong hopes that he will
recover.
Benjamin Mossman of Barton is liza
Bile to lose his leg, which was broken
some time ago.
VIM. Watkins of Newport was Sc
severely hurt in one eye while repair
ing a car one day last week.
b. f. Davis of East Charleston was
tipped over into the river by his horse,
one day last week, but was fished out
without serious injury.
While Olive Kinney of Craftsbury
was riding horseback, her horse kicked
up" throwing her off and breaking one
bone of her leg and dislocating the
ankle.
Mrs. Holland Thrasher of Coventry
fell last Friday, breaking ligament
of one leg and spraining one knee bad
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.

On Monday, John Frazier, % years
old, with his wife and child at work in
the wooden mill at Winooski, had his
right arm, several ribs and left leg
broken, and right leg broken in three
places. Caused by the bursting of an
extractor. He died the 3lst.
The latest fish yarn is from Milton.
Jed Lamarsh caught in the lower river
Il sturgeon weighing one hundred and
thirty seven pounds and measuring six
and one quarter feet in length.
The reported knock down and rob-
berry of Freight Clerk Douglass at Els
sex Junction turns out to be another
railroad hoax, Douglass having con
iessed that he pounded and robbed
himself with the hope of cheating the
company out of $500. He was short
500 in his accounts. He was really IL
switchman and was merely filling the
place of il clerk who was temporarily
away. His stories to the officers were
unsatisfactory and close questioning
brought him to his knees. No criminal
proceedings have been begun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09
Vermont News.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

The observatory on Mount Anthony,
Bennington, was blown down during
IA recent gale. This is the third time
the structure has been leveled, and it
probably will not be reset.
From a birch log, fourteen feet long,
Samuel Lyon of Bennington recently
cut 1919 feet of lumber. Had it not been
for some imperfections the amount
would have been over 600 feet
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-09

the anniversary of their sd wedding
day Tuesday ut Chelsea. Among the
guests were 40 of their 90 descendants.
Ten of their l3 children are still alive.
A correspondent from Fairlee writes :
Zone day last week Mr.. Newcomb
came upon a bed of poison ivy. Not
knowing its character he sat down III
it, and consequently he is unable to
see out of either eye.n
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
RERKSHIRE COUNTY,

The next farmers institute will be held in Ct Burlington March sth.
 Elizur Smith and wife, of Lee, are making an extended southern tour
 Lee capitalists have a mine in the Black Hills, and President Chadbourne has gone to examine it.
 Gt Harrington has abandoned the idea of a course of lectures by home talent, to henefr the free library.
 Another skating rink project has failed in Pittsfeld. The only way to establish a sue. cessful rink there is to apply the screen law to it
 The heavy weight of snow caused the roof of barn belonging to Orren Curtiss of Shet field, to fall in, the other day, doing $l,N worth of damage.
 A fire in P.ttsfeld last Saturday morning damaged the Sun office $500 worth. The block in which the office is located was dam. aged 8, 1000 worth.
 According to the Journal, Peru had fou 'berths" and nine deaths last year. The min. probably smothered Four berths would hardly seem sufficient for whole village to occupy with comfort and propriety.
 Maurice Murray, of West stockbridge. un. der arrest for file al liquor selling. attempted 60 buy Judge Tucker with $2o gold piece, sent in letter. That wasn't the judge's price, and Murray paid the regular orthodox costs of hquor selling, aggregating $2s6 Beautiful Berkshire has another beautiful scandal A Tyringham farmer named Jones father of seven children, has been arrested fo- incest with his l3 years old daughter. Ac cording to the girls story he haa had crlmi nal intercourse with her for over a year Both were taken in custody by Sheriff Kel logg, and will have hearing next Saturday l The Switzerland of America" needs house cleaning.
 Will. J. Oatman, compositor in the Pitts. field Journal office, and about three years ago an employe in the NEWS office and b, the way, the dormant spark was Famed into l living flame while he was here took a no tion to Mary. and marry he did last Wedne~ day He can now take his own .'form to press," and should make it ''rule," and 'sticz" to it. to save up his spare 'quoins" l. ] provide for the future editions which will ! probably be issued We smoke.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
Joe. Tonnpk tnn' ssSriev@Mce.''

ED. NEWS :-I have grievance. a1d know no better place for ventilatine it than in the columns of your eDterprtsing journal One ot my cousins is 6 source of great grief and vexa' ton to me, as he resists all my sfs0rts to con- vert him to our faith. Not even the incuce- ment have held out to him of the likelihood of his securing two more nice wives. (sisters to one of nay Mrs. Tomkins.) # he will only join tne in Utah, seems to have any sHe"t upon ham. He st,l heaps scorn on Mormooisn, and re-iies nur great Prophet. Tearing lest by his underhanded machinations he may in part undo the fleet of my recent letter to ths American pubic. I have thought best to show inst what he ia capable of and to hold him up 10 the righteous indignation of ell honest and intelligent people, by asking yon to publish his latest effusion of impoteDt spsts Rnd D,alice. JOSEPH ToMKIxs, Mormon.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
nmUGSviRAes

@MuGsviIles
 Capt. Charles Wright was the recipient of a visit. and also some useful presents from his children, grand children. and great grand children OF St. Valentines day, Feb. l4th, i, b:ipg his eighty seventh birthday. The old gentleman being in good cheer, enjoyed the festivities, and joined in the mirthfulness of the occasion. The Capt. seems to realize the loss of sight, but the star of hope he always keeps in view, and talks yet of a possibility O. shooting at target Uh,ch was his favorite
 port when young He wa ks about even il r>mote places with the aid of cane formerly Q vped by his step-grandtatl CT. Rev James Glassbrook pastor of the Cong. church, ii, Sa isoury, Conn which was presented him when lad. by his grandmother, Mary Glass. brook, at his decease.
 Two of our Huntsville citizens caused con siderable sport Friday of last week, over a n,shap which happened by s wheel running off leaving the unfortunate teamster under difficulties. his OK te .m standing ID wonder. ment while his load of iron stood still, waning for further acton as t" i:s journeys end. The Water was over the road, and the forward cam being loaded, as wa, :he unfortunate one, was already in the water to a consider able depth. aud what was to be done? Why, they loaded the first team with the iron from the last wagon, and then placed the oxen at
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22

Bridget D Welsh. formerly waitress in Xiii mer's Winsted dining rooms. We'll, the best thing to do under the circumstances. is to forgive him, and warn him not to do SO any more.
 As Adelna Patti, the sweet singer, was warbling before & crowded house the other night attired in short Spanish dress, one of her stockings dropped down, displaying tan ankle of alabaster whiteness." There was a speedy elevation of opera glasses, and scores of hoary headed old sinners strained their necks forward and adjusted their spectacles to take it all in The free show didn't last long. however, for Adelina stepped quietly ! to the side curtain, pulled up her stocking, ad justed her garter and came back to finish the warble, as serenely ss If the leg show had been part of the entertainment.
 A mistake assuming almost the nature of a joke took place last week before the judiciary committee The clelk, MT. King, sent out letters notifying parties of the hearing on granting divorces" One of them was sen, 1 to T. s Gold of West Corn wall. president of the State Agricultural society, who read these words as glandering diseases" As thrs was in the direct line of agriculture. prom nent agriculturists from all parts of the state were notified by Mr Gold to be present and offer their minds on 'glandering diseases" in general s Gold of West Cornwall, J Webb of Hamden ex-Gov. Hyde of Stafford and several others presented themselves ID good faith before the committee and were somewhat surprised to learu the nature o' the hearing .-B0ston Post.
 l The Bridgeport Leader says that last Fri day afternoon as two of the elephants at tht circus grounds were being trained in the tent outside of the grounds, they became fright ened at the Tapping of the canvas. and rushed away from the keepers. Two of the employees Kline and ''Baldy" were on their backs aud they had been racing around the ring The two elephants did not stand upon ceremon, and there was stampede ot those present. Kline, as his elephant passed one ot the poles of the tent, grasped it with hls arms and slic to the ground in safety. Baldy" was caugh by one of the guy chains and thrown to tlt ground, but not injured. The two huge beasts, trumpeting their fright, dashed through the canvas, carrying it with them The gates of the yard being closed they crash ed through these, scattering the debris or every side. Those who saw them comins made every haste to get out of their way When they reached the animals quarters the rushed through the doorway, carrying thu sides of it with them. Fortunately the doc of their own apartment was open, througl which they went without disturbing the othel animals and took their places with their com panlons. There was much excitement for , few minutes and the few spectators were bad ly scared Superintendent Stillson of tn,
 Housatonlc road, It is said. hld himself uude sn elephant tub until it was over.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22

Hearts may be eased by the comfort held out
 to the aching ones;
 Life has been purified greatly by preaching
 the Word. Yet are thei labors too often mere weakness
 and vanity,
 Soft on the ears of the cultured and satisfied
 few; Yet do the hungry and thirsty great droves of
 humanity Wander afar from the preacher. the choir and the pew. Eminent doctors Doctors oflaw and divinity Where Is the spirit of Peter, Auol os and Paul?
 If. ss you say. you are duty ordained by in Anity, Cast in your nets, and give God . miracu- iou' hauii | If, @ you clain. thsre is truth in the Word l that you preach to us, Think of the years and the days end tho moments you lossl stand not too high, but humbly come dowr l here and preach to usi
 Reach to the millions who never And room ii 1 your pewsl -(Church Union.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
The New Scientific American Offices

We are glad tn announce that the Scientific American came out of the late fire ,n New York, like the fabled Phoenix, with renewed life The subscription lists, account books, patent records. patent drawings. and corres. pondence were preserved in massive fire. proof safes The printing of the Scienttc American and Supplement- was done in an other building, consequently the pes. plates presses, paper. etc, were uuharmed, aud h' ihterlup'loL of bnsuess was occHsioned The new Sci, ntihc American offices are l@at eu at 26l Broadway corner of N arren street a very central and excellent situation Int new but ding fronts towards the City Hal the Court House, and the new, Post Office - q magnificent structure winch cost eight mil lions to build. Nearly opposite, and 'ew hundred feet distaLt from the Scientih, American offices, is the entrance to the grea Suspension Bridge over the East River, be tween New York snd Br, Oklyn, which re | quired ten years to csnstruct ard twenty mii l lions ot dollrrs to pay tor In front also, c the Scient,dc Amerlcan is the City hail Par and Printing House Square, with it's sttatu ot Benjamin Franklin. and the homes al em nent editors and newspapers, such as th' l New York Tribune, New York Times, Nev York Sun, New York World New York Her ald, Mail and Express Zeitung, and others l The new Scientlac Ams ican ofices are ad mirably choren tor active business. Here, addition to the issuing of ther interesting publications. Me.srs Mum < Co. aided b, trained examiners and drauqhtsmen, prepnr sp cincat.ons and drawings for American an Foreign pstents. If any ofour readers sho,.l
 happen to make new discovery (~e hop every One of them may do 70. aud gam a for sune). they have only to drop line to nun A Ny at once, without charge. stating whether tn invention Is probably novel and pstentable l A handhooklof Instructions, with full partic ulaFs. w,ll also be sent, free Mrssrs Nun
 t Co. have had over thirty five years exper, ence in the business.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
A S2OOO RibI,cn, Prize.

The publishers of Rutls dee's Monthly in the prize puzzle department of their Monthly tor March, offer the following easy way tor someone to make S2o co:
 To the person ,ellng us which is the long. est verse in the New Testament Scriptures (not the New Revision) by March 10th, lsS2, we will glve $2N, 0o in gold as prize Should two or more correct answers be received the prlze will be divided. The money will be Forwarded to the winner March 18th, 1882 Those who try tor ths prize must send 20 cts. ih silver (uo postage stamps taken) with thelr answer tor winch they will receive the April numb, os the Monthly, iD whi,h will be published le name and address of the wlnDer of the prlze with the correct answer thereto Cut this out, it may be worth $2ooo to you Addres Rutledge Publishing Company, Eas,on, Ia. 2w35
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
Notice to Tax Payefs.

ALI PLiaO >S labl. 10 pas Taxes in the Town Of eailspury on the assessment list of :,Sl, are hereby uvt fl q that Will meet them tt John McEu oy's store, UhspinviIle, 1hurs- gay. March Ed, iron, \. m. until II .. m. st c. A. Glens' store, Salisbury Cehi CT. on the s,me day, from p. m. to P. m; at George d. Clark stare, Ore Hill, Friday, March Sd, ings bank on the same day, from l p. m until f p. Ill. at Dav,d Watts store, Falls Village. on Saturday, March 4tl,, from a. m. until II a. nI. at James H. Barnum store, Lime Rock, on the same day, from 1p m. until { D. m. Ali persons nc glectng to pay said tax nn the days above mentioned, Will be charged egal lees.
 A 0, une per cent Der month will be added 0 al takes remaining unpaid after the tenth ,ay ot Apin, I>H2.
 w.. B. PERRY, G Hector. LaK.vl.e, >unn., F. b. IA, lSS2. 3w34.
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
k. F. SEYMOUR.

FURNISHING UNDERTAKEH, Baskets, bur I iai robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver sd at residences without extra charge. Per have chemica.s . and the most approved ice. chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. W. Welch, M D. J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. L.. Gay lord, k. l. Crissey.
 samples may be seen at my house or at sparks & Cos store at any time. Norfolk Conn. March 1879. At
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22

ATA COURT OF PROBATE holden st -A $orth Canaan within and for tho District Canaan, on the 2oth day of February. A. D. 1882.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Esq, Judge. This Court doth direct George b.. Clars, administrator on the intestate estate of Nelson I. Clark, late of North Capsan, in said District deceased, represented 10 be insolysnt, to give notice to all persons intsrested in the estate of said deceased. tn appear, Tit they see cause,l beSore the C. urt Of Probate to be holden .; the Probate tffi' g in said District, on the Ath day of March 1882, at one o'clock, afternoon, to be heart relative tp the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, 6v posting said ordvr of Rntice on N public sizn-post iu said town ef North Canaan. nearest to she place where the deceased last dwelt, and by adyertising the same in news paper published in said District.
 Certified from Recosd,
 JACOB B. HARbEHBkRGH, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22

ATA COURT oF PROBATE holden at A North Ianaan, within and fur the District ,t Canaan, on the 18th day oi kebruaiy, A. D. oS2. Present., Jacob 5. Hardenbergh, Esq, Judge. un motion of Mary Peet, Frank A. Peets ite estate oi George W. Feet, la.e of North Eanaan, wlt....: esid District, dtceas.d d. This uurt doth de.Ire that six months be allowed nd nnltcd for the creditors ut sud estate to NGlD;t liu, IT. claims against thu same tu the dinl.. ..lstra tuIs, and directs that pnblIc nUti, Ir gwen ot thIs pr,ter by advertising in . ,rwspaper ubls ed in saId Distinct, aud by pstins cop, thereof on the pubic sign pust .a said Town of North Canaana nearest the lace where the decessed last dwelt,
 Certintd from keculd
 JACOB B. HAIDEABr kGH, Judge. 2WS4
Connecticut western news., 1882-02-22
Written for Ihe NEws.
 A H0pes

Slowly we gather, and with pain, From many tolls soanty gain, We strive to know, but ssant our powers,
 And short the time, and straight the bounds Ind ever uusurmounted towers
 The mortal barrier that surrounds Our being, and the body stin,
 lmperious slave, hstrays the will. Slowly ws gather, and with pain,
 But quick the scatteri. 6 again;
 Whether 1t chance the fail,ng brain, Let slip the treasure it hath won Through weary days, or sudden blow Lays the unshattered fabric low. And all our doing is undone. Yet, If our truth is not the scheme Ofpriestly cunning. nor . dream Which some fair illusion caught / Our outgrown manhoods childish thought, I If Christians tells us true, To-day The Child Divine in Bethlehem lay" Hhe Is man. who past the ken
 Of science in her widest range,
 Orders the law of ceaseless change, Content we know that lives men
 Pass as the leaves of Spring away,--
 That time will bring its fnal day
 To the great world itself, secure
 The eternal manhood shail endure.