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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
A Very strange Tragedy.

The Seaman murder and suicide at
Throg's neck. l.. l.. is one of the most
melancholy of the dreadful tragedies
that of late have seemed TO compel
more than the usual public attention.
Preparations were being made for
family reunion in. the old homestead
Jnlv /. Some of the children had re-
turned. bringing friends with them,
and they were gathered about the din
ner-table, gazing through the open
windows across the sun-lit veranda to
the Sound and talking about the
Youngest son William, the pride of the
family. who would on Monday arrive
with his promised wife and make the
gathering complete. The daughter
Fanny. lovely and accomplished girl,
and the absent brothers idol, had ask
ed To be excused from the dinner and
was resting in her room. Suddenly
some one heard low sound as of
something falling overhead. The maid
was sent upstairs, and returned with
blanched cheeks and beckOned to the
wondering party. When they came to
the daughters room they found her ly-
ing dead in her bed, with an ugly bull
let-hole in her forehead, her open BIZ
BILE bv her side; while on the floor
near by. dead from IA wound extending
through from temple to temple, was
the much-loved son William, who was
supposed to be miles away at Scranton,
Pa. Many and wild rumors have been
set afloat regarding the tragedy, but, il
the family are correct, there is little
mystery about it. William was par
In,-n1,la and It.il1iant a.
man. and though but twenty-six had
already won himself an enviable repu-
tation and was in a fair way to acquire
fortune. And his success doubtless
crazcd him. He was the chief engineer
for the Delaware and Lackawanna iron
company at Scranton, III charge OF sew
cral thousand men, and besides his
regular duties peculiarly arduous tol
one 50 young lac had undertaken Ia
invent "A method of making BessemeI
steel rails by which they could be
Strengthened with one handling. 9th
rr and older men had tried and failed
but Young Seaman worked hard fOl
months. 50 hard that he broke down
Before hc was recovered he was ut il
again. and Il few weeks ago, us the rails
for the first time came straight and
cold from the machine. the workmen il
a frenzy of admiration carried the
young engineer about on their shout
dcrs in triumph. The patents were is
sued in his own name II few days age
and the young man was assured moi
only of fame but of large wealth, fol
the invention increased the capacity al
the work from 100 To 500 or 900 rails :
Il. 8,
his brain, oVcrstrained 10y months %
inccsSant work. But how he reached
Throg's Neck and entered the hOus,
without being seen is Il mystery, anC
seemingly he must have come to Tia,
village the night before and secreteC
himself in some out-building. II is ;
peculiarly touching end of Il career o
promise and there is Il lesson in i
which the ovcrstraiuinG people NIGH
we'll on this day of relief from Labor
StOp to learn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
GLOVES AND HOSIERY,
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

Our purchases in this department
have been very large and complete and
we would invite the attention of
all to our stock of Table Linens, Tow
els, Napkins, Doylies, Crashes, Glass
Towelings, Bleached and Brown Cot
tons, in 4, ), &, . and IO4 wide which
we have marked at very low prices and
Housekeepers will find it to their inter
est to investigate this department.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
Mounds and MOumd-BuiIders.

Little is known of that mysterious
ancient race called mound builders.
Recently there was a remarkable dis
covcry of an old fort, containing near
" two hundred human skulls, in the
vicinity of Rcdtield, Dakota. From
the facts detailed by a correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune, it would APP
pear that the tort had been the work of
intelligent hands. The foIt or earth
work was thrown up upon an elevation
of one hundred and fifty feet higher
than the surrounding country, and
guarded 10y ditch of proper mathe-
matical proportions. \ fortified out
let had been formed to a gulch, leading
to small lake, which was evidently
intended as an avenue of retreat. From
the appearance of the skulls, which
were found in trench ten feet long
and three feet wide, and the strange
fact that almost all of them have
double teeth on the lower Jaw. that
they have generally been smashed in
on the same side and that some of them
have no foreheads. the most natural
conjecture is, that the fort is relic of
the mound builders, and that the skulls
are those of prehistoric race. The
description given of the fort correspond
very closely to the species of earth
works alluded to by NJ. Violet de Due,
in his work upon French Notifications,
as being the precursor of defensive
works of civilized character. In bar
harous times lie Due describes the peO-
pie living in communities and building
around themselves just such fottitica-
tionS as that uncarthed in Dakota.
This interesting discovery will receive
the closest investigation ut the hands
of experienced antiquarians. Evil
IDENTIFY there was great race Of peO-
pie, far more intelligent and civilized
than the Indians, who inhabited the
North American continent long ante
Nor to thcir advent here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
TRIM MINCS.

We are offering full lines of Buttons,
Passementerie, Nelvets, Brocade and
Ottoman Silks Velvet Ribbons, etc,
in new colorings, to which we invite
your attention.
This stock will be offered in the
newly fitted, convenient and well
lighted store in Walkers block, Main
street, where every attention will he
paid to customers to enable them to
make satisfactory selections.
f. b. MERRIAM & 60.
June >.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13

The woman's department of the New
England institute fair will have many
new features this year. Applications
for space are being received from all
parts of the world. The union of
practical with ornamental and educa-
uonal work will he interesting and the
old and new methods of weaving and
spinning will be compared by products
of hand-looms and machine power
Mrs. }. Gregory Smith of st. Adams is
the vice president for Vermont. All
women intending to exhibit should
send for full particulars to Mrs. l.. J.
WolcOtt, chairman of business commit
tee. , Park street, Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
PARASOLS.

Having placed our orders for this de
partment with large New York man
ufacturer we are offering very large
and complete stock of these goods that
are well and thoroughly made of first
class materials We can show eXcep-
tional values in these goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
By Universal Accord.

by UNIVERSAL Accord,
AYERS CATHAETIC PILLS are the best
of all purgativcS for family use. They
are the product of long, laboriouS, and
successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by physicians in
their practice, and by all civilized ma
tiOnS, proves them the best and most
effectual pur%ative Pill that medical
science can devise. Being purely veg
etable no harm can arise from their
use, and being Sugar-cOated, they are
pleasant to take. In intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills
can be compared with them; and every
person, knowing their virtues, will
employ them, when needed. They
keep the system in perfect order, and
maintain in healthy action the whole
machinery of life. Mild. searching and
etfectual, they are especially adapted
to the needs of the digestive apparatus,
arrangements of which they prevent
and cure, if timely taken. They are
the best and safest phySic to employ
for children and weakened conStitu-
tions, where mild but effectual
cathartiC is required.
For sale by all druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
PATENTS.
r.. II. r ID ID Y =.

IL IL h - ID Y
No. 70 State Street, opposite Khby Street Boston
Secures patents in the United States; also III
Great Britain France and other foreign countries
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by
RENTING one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No agency in the United States pos
superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
dceTtdnitg the pdtentdbility Of intentions. Il. Ii.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIM ONIALS.
Il regard Mr.. Eddy of the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom l have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ person more trust
worthy more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration the Patent OF
ice."-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner OF
Patents
Boston. October 10. 1876.
Il. ii. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir you procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent. Since then yOu have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents reissues and extensions.
! have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but
still give you almost the whole of my business, in
your line and advise others to employ You.
Yours truly. GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. Jan. l. lSS3.-1Y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
BLACK SILKS.

We are showing full line ofthe cele-
brated r. Savore & Co. Black Silks
from 81 to $3.50 per yard, and we in
wife a comparison on these goods and
prices. Full line of COlored Silks in
all the new shades.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
DRESS GOODS
DEPARTM emit.


In this department we are showing all
the new and popular goods being used
this season, in all desirable shades and
correct colorings. We would call spe-
cial attention to our lines of Grenadines,
Lace Buntings, Nuns Veilings, Alba
tross Cloths, Satin Soliels, Bieges, Com
bination Suitings, Novelties, Cut Cash
meres, Wool Cashmeres. etc, also full
stock of medium and low priced Dress
Goods. Attractive prices will be
named on these goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
REX PATCHEN.

Rex Patchen will also stand at the same stable.
TERMS. SIS to warrant.
Rex Patchen sired by George NJ. Patchen,
Jr.. (GOdfreys Patchenl Dam by Harris Ham
bletOnian. Is halt brother to Hopeful, Genet,
Lady Smell and Wellesley Boy. He is a beautiful
bay with black points, stands l5t hands high. is
perfectly sound and healthy, and fine disposition.
is perfect natural trotteT, and has no superior as
a tTOtting stock horse. He has a record of $50.
and has trotted on Mystic Park mile in 226 and
repeat in 2i3 making the last quarter in 33t sec
onds His colts are all very fine, resembling him
closely in form and action, and we know of no
yearling selling less than three hundred dollars.
and his first, when fourteen months old. sold for
FIVE hundred and ten dollars.
Good pasturing. free of charge. for mares from a
distance. All mares Al risk of owners, escape and
injury. Colts will be holden for services OF horse
unless promptly paid within the year.
9ltf JERRY DREW.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
BLACK WALNUT GOODS

Croquet, Chairs, all sizes and prices of Wagons
and Carts from p cents up to 800. a big wagon
for q y extra large, with seat q 50 Doll Wagons
Lamps &c. All kinds of Baskets, such as Work
Nursery Office, Lunch and Laundry Baskets
\ good Hammock tor 81 90 all kinds and prices
up TO - 90; large Mexican Hammock for g. 90.
also all kinds of fixtures for HammOcks such as
Ropes, Hooks, Pillows and Strstchers at low
prices. Every style of Rubber Stamp made to
order. We keep every kind of Doll from cents
to s20O; We make speciality on Dolls. A large
line Of Coffee Cups for gents. ladies and children,
from 10 cents TO g 90. the best show of Coffee
Cups ever in town
Photograph, Card and Autograph Albums all
prices Wallets, Spy Glasses, Cutlery, Gloves, Mir.
rors Tin Toys, Lap Boards, Fishing Tackle and
everything in the line of Fancy Goods at the low
est prices. All goods warranted represented.
Orders BY mail filed at once.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
THE
B0sI0N VARIEIY Store
WATCHES,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

Violins, Accordeons, Concertinas Flies, Flutes,
PiccOlOs, Drums, Harmonious, OTganettes, and
Music. All kinds of Instruments and Fixtures,
Strings, &C. $50 Umbrellas, all kinds to be sold.
at almost Wholesale prices; also a lot of Sunshades.
in silk and Serge at Wholesale prices. will give
bargains to close All styles of Fans from cents
to $50. GOssamer Rubber Circulars Coats, Hats,
&c, at bottom prices.
Screen Doors and Windows to fit all sizes at the
lowest prices; they nice and cheap, also Brack-
cts for the corners, Springs, Wire Cloth and all
parts to sell separately.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13

An electric motor is used to pump
water on farm in Middlebury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
FOR SALE.
UCHY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

An Ink Fountain for an odstye Gordon press
in good repair. Price So Apply at this office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
Read what Prominent CIergymen of
ST. IOhnsbury, VT, Say,
DR.. WARREN'S
NJ agnetic Plaster.

Cures rheumatism, Pain in the Back Sides
Weak Kidneys, Lung Troubles, Neuralgia
Pain in the Lungs and all pains
and aches to which the hui
flesh is heir.
Price 25 cents Soldby c. c. BINGHAM
tNoy 20 S3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
LIFE SIZE PORTRAITS
Duke Alexis.

The Hambletonian stallion, Duke Alexis. will
make the season of 1sS3 at the stable of Il. r.
HANILAND, Danville VT. Duke Alexis is nine
years old, bay, with black points stands l5i hands
high, weighs l ,2O0 pounds good style, and shows a
gnod pait
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-07-13
HAMBLET0NIAN STALLION
] Judge Brigham

Sired by jay Gould. record 221t private record
2l9t. He by Rysdyk's Hambetonian he by Alb
dallahi he by Old Mambrino; he by imported Mes
senger. Jay Goulds dam Lady Sanford, rec
ord 30. by American Star; grandam by Exton
Eclipse
Dam, Factory Girl, record 229 private record
22lt. Factory Girl formerly Lady Rogers was by
Hysdyk's HambletOnian. dam by Crab.tree Bell
founder; he by imported BelfOunder
JUDGE BRIGHAM will make the season of
1883 at the old Prescott stables the St Johns
bury House. TERMS, $40 to warrant.
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Justices Record in Criminal Cases.

new blank for Justice of the Peace. just
printed and for sale at the CALIFORNIAN Of
FICE. If
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-20
NORMAL NOTES.

THURSDAY, Dec. IS.
Will HAines, one Of Lyon cOunty's
teachers and an old student of the Nor
NAL, visited us Tuesday.
Tuesday afternoon Prof. McLewlan,
Of Perry, Iowa. addressed about 100 stu
dents in the assembly room on physiOlo-
gy, dissecting also a manikin of natural
siza and said to be one OF the best west
of the Mississippi. The Professors
talk was very interesting and tho degree
20 which It was appreciated is easily in
ferred from the following resolution
offered by Prot. Sadler:
Resolved, That we feel greatly in
structed and pleased by the talk of MIR.
McLewlSn and by the opportunity TO
study the manikin, and that we hereby
urge upon him our desire to have the
lecture repeated moro publicly In our
city, and that we commend his lecture
TO the teachers OF the state.
There are various rnmors afloat in
reference to an entertainment to be CIV
en- by the Literati and Lyceum societies
on the Friday evening before the holt
days. but nothing definite Is known mr.
less It be by some of the controlling
genIi that have of late been so promi-
nent in the societies.
Fhe Reading club will meet Saturday
evening at L G. Woods to complies
the reading Of Lucille.
Mr.. Smith, president Of the Y. NJ. y.
C. of EmposIs, visited the Normal to-
day.
Students are now working hard pre-
paratoFY to an enjoyable holiday. QaIte
a number viii attend the Teachers As.
sociAtion at Topeka. n. U. s.
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educational AEeossae.

The teachers OF Secuon held their
regular session on Saturday evening.
Dec. sIh, IN distrlcs 43. better known a.
Central. The house was crowded. and
the audience displayed the closest aiten-
tiou.
Miss KirkendAle opened the exercises
ny language leasoD, which elIcGed
some discussion.
superintendent KlOck gave the elasa
an object lesson. subject-ttPaper,H
showing how the child,s mind may be
aroused and his vocabulary eniaEgea %
common. sense leesons on eawm0a
things.
Miss Elie AeColm eAvs lasso0 in
advanced reading: The Lessen chosen
was "Paui Rsvsre's Ride and showed
care and study On ths part % both pa
pills and tsAcheFs. TAo dfscuasOa ia.
lowing was long. animassd and IBseEs:|
Ing. several methods q eosTeet1bR y.
nous faults were presented.
Following This. Ar. Elmer Miller Pre-
sented Ais plan Of ts4ckiag pslu.asy
azishmetic. TIE dtsenssioA % nh
topic was general.
Huperinteadent Kl0ck and Processes
KIzsr illustrated WsIch's eh0Ft msthod
OF additloa.
Drawing ARd book keeping which WeEs
on the program, were omItted owing %
the laaeness Of the hour.
Il 1
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sunday sohool Raa1iral.

The Sunday School festival held al
the residence Of MIR. Eli Fowler, on
Friday evening last, about four miles
southeast Of the city, proved to he q
greater success financially than was an
ticipsted. The fleeing hours were mer-
rilY Whlled away by music. both vocal
and instrumental, Misses Belle Robin
son, Katie Shaw and Estella Fishback
being the principal ones who presided
at the organ.
Various games we're INDUCED in by
some, and the supper was participated
in by all. The table presented a very
attractive appearance. Especially was
attention called to and complimentary
remarks made upon q cake which
embellished the head of the table, upon
the fnOsting Of which was artistically
imprinted with colored pulverized
sugar the motto. "In God We Trust -
executed by Miss Lou Huntingdon.
After supper was announced, the num-
bars called, and the seats ct the table
allied, the walters were kept buslly en-
gagged In passing soup, crackers, bread,
chicken, pies, cakes. jellies, pickles. etc.
until the frat, second and Ihiri tables
we're cleared. After supper it WAS sug.
gested that the motto cake, above made
mention OF should be given TO the lady
receiving the most votes, az being the
haAdSomest person present. Ar
Informal vote was cast
resulting in favor of Misses Belle Rob
inson and Anna Faulkner. A hot and
close contest ensued which, at the earn
est request of Miss Robinson, who op
posed 1t from the first was drawn to .
close. resulting in favor Of Miss Faulk
uer, she having received 1914 votes and
Mas Robinson $50. Thus the CAKE
brought in $3.50, and the amount Ia
ken in from the sale of tickets for sup
per was $1,000, making . total amouni
of $3.50. The proceeds OF the festiva
are for the benefit Of Sunday schoo
library, which has lately been starteC
ct the Valley Sunday school held in tn
Fowler chapel, in district No. SO.
\ AlApparsntly enjoyed themselves anC
had q merry time, for the large hour
had all flown and the hand Of the clocl
was pointing to the "wee sma' hOurs.
which told too truly that another ds,
was dawning. before the search for wrap
, began with the inquiry: who has 81
changed hats with me and run of wit
my coat and gloves" E. @. 8.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-20
st-,kIn~ ont for HIm..,s.

Mr.. r. Z. Van Meter. who has been
connected with the reportorial staff Of
TIE NEWS for the past 10 months, has
purchased the Valley Falls Era. ofG. d.
Ingersoll and will assume possession on
the frat of January. We think Mr.. Van
Meter has made wise selection in the
matter of . location, and We have reason
to believe that he has secured one Of the
best newspaper properties fog the invest
meni required. In the state. We regard
the arrangement good one, not only for
himself. but for the people among whom
he has decided 20 cast his lot. He
IL not only an experienced and cOmpe-
tent journalist, but his character Is such
Is will give an influence and tone 70 his
paper that will be invaluable to the
community In which It IL published.
he and his excellent wife will leave q
circle OF friends here who will greatly
regret their departure, and We take
pleasure in commenting them to the
people Of Valley Falls as worthy of
their kindeat attentions and entire con-
fdenca
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FRmAH Dec Il

One of our citizens. Mr.. j. e. Fem
who has been afflicted with asthma for
years. last night had severe attack, and
at one time Il seemed that life would be
short with him, but today he is better.
The tair il the all absorbing event OF
Reading this week and tonight it closes.
The ladies have been energetic in their
work, and now realize to some degree,
the benefit of their weary hours of toll
ing and planning the past year tor this
gathering In building 80 much needed
In our village. The first two nights
they took in $50, but the third day and
night the proceeds wsre $40, and II
was muddy travelling, too.
The Alhambra club of EmporIa, ar.
rived at $50, and are discoursing ex-
cellent music. The house Is crowded
and Fl. F. Holmes lie selling the farm
products at auction. n. ERdsley rs
auctioneeF. The Alhambra club were
rendered vote of thanks for their mu-
sicai entertainment. A cigar stand was
voted TO John Henning, and at mid
night the andieace began TO dIsperse.
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The attendance Al the Young Men'a
club Friday night was not ~ iargeIes
usual owing TO the stats ofthe Weasher.
but there was the usual interest mani
tested by all present.
The exercises consisted of the recita
ton of a Parody on the psalm of Life"
ny Mr.. Hayes: the reading of the "Fris-
on ion Debt" by Mr.. Kirby, aud the reg
ular debate ON the question: Resolved,
That the prohibition amendment should
be resubmitied To aIv0te Of the people,"
! affirmative speakers, Messrs. McCORn
and Norton negative speakers, Messrs.
Wright and Parkinson. The general
debate was participated in by seYeEai Of
the visitors and the various members
present.
The programme throughout YVES one
OF more than usual interest. Especially
was the question for debate well die
cussed on both sides
| A suggestion was made by Mr. Snyder
that committee be appointed by the
chair, TO pass upon ali original produc
lions and that thoss deemed W6Sthy of
production, be published Ct the end OF
each year in book form thatthi annual
also contain full account OF 81 the pro
ceedings and important events connected
with the history Ofihe club. No action
was taken upon this prOposlIiOn lns;
night, hut perhaps there will be ct nul
next meeting.
The program for tlais (Thnrsdsy) night
is az fOlloWs:
Miscellaneous exercises, Ly Messre. L.
A Wright and G. T. Boyd.
Debate on the question Resolved
that popular government should. be
abolished ia UIah and commission
substituted in its stead" Affirmative,
Eli Snyder and 8. II. Smith. Negative
Luther Rees and T. 7. White.
Miscellaneous exercises. Z. T. Bar-
bsr
Address, Prot Fowler.