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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
Sam. TiIden.

The ghost of Sam. Tilden seems to
be forever haunting both political par
ties. just previous to every campaign,
the papers 90 to discussing his physi-
cal health, and the opinions expressed
of its condition vary according to the
leanings of the writer's and the wishes
of the interests they represent. While
protesting to think him an easy candi-
date to beat, the republican papers,
whenever Tilden's name is used in con-
nection with the presidency, seem more
or less disturbed while the democrat
ic aspirants for presidential honOrs
know full well that his quiet but effec-
tive manner of conducting a canvass
seriously endangers their prospects.
Tilden never scruples as to the means
he employs to further his interests, and
as an adroit political manager he prob
ably has not an equal in American pol
itics.
This matter has been revived by the
recent gathering of democratic leaders
at Chicago, ostensibly convened for the
purpose of securing assent to Chicago
as the place for holding the next ma
tiOnal convention. 1t is believed by
some that the meeting in question was
really in Tilden's interest as a presi-
dental candidate, and that the scheme
is to make Carter Harrison, mayor of
Chicago, the candidate for the second
place on the ticket. To further this
latter project, it is thought, the Tilden
managers want the convention held in
Chicago. If it is fact that Carter Har-
risOn has such aspirations, the holding
of the convention in Chicago would be
an element in his favor which rival
candidates could not afford to ignore
1t is a noteworthy fact that Butler was
not invited to the meeting, but there is
| little doubt that that gentleman will be
a delegate in that convention wherever
it is held, and will have a following
that will demand, if it does not COM
mand, attention. But Sam. Tilden has
longer head than rests upon Ben But
ler's shoulders, and the hero of Fort
1Eisher may find himself bottled again
WedOnOt believe, however, that Tilden
eXpecSsQr desires to again be presi-
dental candidate. What he does de-
sire, in our opinion,-and for this,
through his friends and agents, he is
wOrking,-is that tbs candidate shall
be man in sympathy Will the Sage OF
Grammercy Park, so that \the latter
can carry forward his plans, and
schemes through the nominal exec2-
incorporating he is elected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
UncalIed-FOr Abuse.

Some people wonder what the Mont
pelier Waterman has against st.
JOhnsbury, that of late it takes every
opportunity to traduce its good name
and throw filth at its best citizens.
This kind of journalism" is expected
of the Argus, but the Waterman under
the WaltOns, and later under the man
agement of the Polands, was always an
able, honorable and valuable journal,
high minded and clean, a credit to the
state and an honor to the men who
controlled it, Under Arthur Ropes
management it is quite the reverse.
The cause is not apparent to the public
generally, but it is evident to people
this way who know the man and his
history. Arthur Ropes was the editor
in-chief of the St. Johnsbury Times, a
paper started in this place some years
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
Public Opinion.

The loss of verdict by the govern
ment upon very clear case, like that
against the Bush distillery, must direct
the attention of the revenue authori-
ties and the president to the admins
tration of the federal criminal law in
the district court of Massachusetts,
The United States district attorney is
George p. Sanger, a lawyer of very
moderate abilities, who got into this
office many years ago in the Grant and
Boutwell, regime. Mr.. Sanger is chief
ly distinguished for his magnificent
presence and, paradOxical as it may
seem, for his cOrrespOndingly magniti-
cent absence. The trial of causes is
largely committed to such young law
yers as can be got for $500 a year,
one of them being George p Sanger,
Jr. Of course this "array of talent"
was no match for Gen. Butler and a
smart country lawyer.-[Springfield
Republican.
If it is settled that Butler is to head
the democratic Presidential ticket, we
must begin to worry about the second
place. Butler might be assassinated,
and the men who would make good his
place are scarce. Carter Harrison, who
carries Chicago in his pocket, would be
a good man. William Sprague of Rhode
Island is made after the right model,
but he is too fresh. Richelieu Robin
son, the British lions tail twister,
would work in admirably. 1t is no use
to mention O'DOnOvan Rosa and Herr
Most as they are otherwise engaged,
but they have the true Butlerian idea
of smashing things, although like our
governor, they do most of their smash
ing with SIMPSONS favorite weapon.
Perhaps it would be well to go South
for a man. Butler, the Hamburg mas
sacre man, might do, and the pictur-
sequences of the ticket with two But
lers on it would be very taking. -
Springfield Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
Emancipation.

The return of Emancipation day,
Monday of the present week, revives
many memories and takes the thoughts
back to the barbarous age of human
slavery of this country, for so long a
time the great blot on our civilization.
Among the many very interesting
things to be seen at Washington is the
Emancipation statue of Lincoln. This
is placed in new park one mile east
of the capitol, and bears the name of
Lincoln park. The monument is com
ing IA granite base. The one is that of
Abraham Lincoln in a standing pos
ture. In his right hand he holds the
scroll containing the writing which
made four millions slaves free men and
| free women, while his left hand is held
just above the head of IA cOlOred man
who is kneeling before him, and whose
upturned face shows the deepest graft
tude, while the iron shackles which had
bound his hands together are separated
at the wrist and the iron link that had
held his feet is broken, and the cruel
whip lays beside the chains. The be
nignant look of the great president,
the grateful tears on the cheeks of the
slave, and above and beyond all, the
great fact which the statue illustrates,
all go to make this most striking and
moving picture. 1t was designed by
Thomas Ball and executed by Ferd
Miller. The tablet on the west side is
| inscribed as follows:
FREEDOMS, MEMORIAL.
In grateful memory of
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
This monument was erected
by the
Western Sanitary Commission
of st. Louis,
with funds contributed solely
by Emancipated citizens of the
United States declared free
by his proclamation
Jan. |, 1868.
The first contribution of five
dollars was made by
Charlotte Scott,
A freed woman of Virginia,
being her first earnings in
freedom, and consecrated by
her suggestion and request on
the day she heard of President
LincOln's death to build
a monument to
his memory.
Upon a tablet on the east side of the
monument are these words from the
Emancipation proclamation
And upon this act
sincerely believed to be
an act of justice
warranted by the constitution
upon military necessity,
| invoke
the considerate Judgment
of mankind and the
gracious favor of
Almighty God.
A. LINCOLN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
1850 90
a,seO 90


At the end of three years one may
expect little fruit from budded trees
under favorable circumstances but
not enough to pay expense under six
years. Meanwhile the owner must live
and the care of the grove will not likely
be less than $500 each year, and may
be more. Thus it will be seen that
under favorable circumstances it will
cost "a 200 to get ten acre grove to
the point where it will pay expenses.
1t may cost more. The above figures
will not hold good in all cases but they
are approximately correct. have es-
timated for good hard wood hammock
land sand can he had at a less price,
have put the price of trees at one
dollar each many paid $3.50 or more
the past season. Thus it will be seen
that a man without capital will not
likely make a success of orange grow
ing.
have not written of other things
which all know must be taken into ac-
count in looking for home-the eli
mate, society, schools and privileges
generally. These are never equal in a
new country. Florida has long and
very warm summers, except on the
coast. Malaria abOunds, mosquitoes
are numerous, also other insects but
have never heard of FlOridian suf-
fering from frost bite. c. NJ. 5.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

An important decision, affecting the
rights of telephone companies, was de-
cided in the Hartford Conn., superior
court last week. 1t appears that the
Southern New England Telephone
company asked permission of one Rob
inson to place wires on a business
block owned 10y him for a few days on
ly, and he gave them permission to
keep the wires on the building for two
weeks. The company wished to occu-
py the building longer time but Rob
inson objected and gave positive orders
and notice for the removal of the
wires The company disregarded the
notice and Robinson cut the wires.
The company sued him for $1,000
Judge Andrews charged the jury that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

Time works changes and rubs of
some of the glitter and reveals the
dross. Four years ago the papers had
great deal to say against Ex-gover-
nor Hubbard of Connecticut, who, not
believing, with Sir Joseph Porter, that
Glove levels all ranks" would not be
reconciled to his daughter Nellie who
eloped with and married her fathers
coachman. The opposition papers
made party capital ont of the affair,
and it brought upon Hubbard-a clean,
able, Independent and non-partisan
man, the ablest governor Connecticut
has had for many years-the opposition
of "A large class who did not believe in
such aristocratic ideas. The papers
drew fanciful pictures of the love of the
happy couple in cottage, denied the
luxurious home of the father The rO-
nance has ended, and the sequel of it
is found in the fact that the wife APP
piled for and has secured "A divorce.
There is lesson in this for tOO-loving
girls
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

In the last gubernatOrial canvass i'll
Rhode Island, the Providence Demo-
crat-edited by Albion n. Marchant, Il
former Vermont iournalist-Oppose
the nomination of Sprague before the
convention but subsequently gave
him formal and not Il very hearty
support. The lesson of the election has
shown the Democrat the folly of mon
grel combinations, and it has recently
published the following significant ar
ticle:
1t is rumOre2> on the street that an
attempt will be made to force ex-Gov.
Sprague again upon the democratic
party, that the party "Machine" is in
hands now that propose 10 keep their
grip" and such talk. If it has come
to this, that the democratic paTty OF
Rhode Island is only 707 strong at>the
polls, shrinkage in one election Of
5000 or : 900 as the result of nominal
ing only two republicans, we shall
never endorse fusion again, and we
draw comfort in repentance for past
sin, in the thought that such "A result
will be a terrible and effective warning
to our brethren of the democratic faith
i'll other states. Now, why should the
democratic party he annihilated and
swallowed up in an ''Independent citi-
zens' reform party ?" Let the demo
Gratis of the lO,23O citizens who voted
for a republican for governor, and the
707 democrats who voted for demo-
crat, come together again as quickly as
possible and settle down to legitimate
and intelligent democratic work for
1854
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

Any man with less egotism than goes
to make up Salmi Morse would con
clude that he was not appreciated as a
dramatist But Salmi is not modest
enough to come to such sensible con
clusion. He has, however, decided to
make no further attempts to produce
his Passion Play" ON the stage. He
will publish it, and prophesies that il
will Give alongside of Millions Para
disc Lost" He began it as a lyric,
but after writing five or six cantos he
discovered that 1.-the brilliancy of the
descriptive writing detracted from the
dramatic force" He found that 1.-THE
Bible and the Hebrew law" were 'all
written in the dramatic FORM" and Sc
he changed it from an epic to a drama
Like Gartield's assassin, he is confident
that it was the work of inspiration, and
like him he is voted "A crank.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
l Bale Brown Cotton at &c per yd.

These Cottons are one cent per yard
under price.
A full line of the celebrated
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20


a great deal of latitude is allowed
Legislators in discussing measures with
regard to personalities and it is un-
derstood that "the privilege of debate
in "A legislative body covers much
ground. At any rate, Legislators act
upon that supposition. If the privi-
leges were fewer, less time would be
consumed in legislative bodies in per
sonal wrangling and in acrimonious de
bates, aud legislation be helped rather
than retarded. The extent of the leg
islative privilege is to be made ques-
ton in Massachusetts, represen-
tative in the general court having an
nounced his intention of bringing II
suit against another representative for
damages in the sum of $4,000 for IL
slanderOus attack made in a speech on
the double taxation bill. 1t is report
ed that sound lawyers have given it as
their opinion that the parliamentary
privilege does not cover gross personal
defamation such as that complained of
in this case. Personal blackguardism
is out of place at the bar, in the legis-
lative assembly and in the newspaper,
and it is well that these vampires of
society shall be given to understand
that they cannot violate decency by
their slanderous attacks with impuni-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
Spring Novelties
DRESS GOODS,

Black Silks, Black Cashmeres, and
French Cords at very low prices.
New shades in brad Alma Cloths,
ColOred Cashmeres, French Atwood
FOule, Dress Flannels, 80 inches wide,
in spring shades, the same make of
Flannel we had so large a sale on last
season.
10 Pieces el-wool Cashmeres, 80
inches wide, in all the new shades at
AZ cents per yard. This lot of dress
goods is a great bargain, such has
been sold at 80 cents per yard.
10 Pieces French, Atwood Foule,
elegant spring colors, at SO cents per
yard, never sold below rs cents.
% Pieces of Dress Goods at 12t
cents per yard, all new goods, former
price 25 cents,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
ST. cJohnsburp (alrdunian.

To-day Thursday is the one hun
bred and eighth anniversary of the
famous ride of Paul Revere, and a
movement is on foot in Boston to com
memorate that event by the erection of
a statue to him on Copley square, in
front of the Art museum. The models
for it were expected to be on exhibition
at the Art club building to-day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
DOMESTIC DEPT

has been placed at the rear of our
store and has been made most attract
i've by the following low prices:
Four cases Standard Prints, light
and medium colors, good styles, best
quality, all at > cents per yard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

The oId-lne democrats complain,
and Justly so, that in the distribution
of the offices in Massachusetts the reg
ularS, or what is known as the Judge
Abbott democracy, are not getting
their proportion. But Butler thinks
the dog ought to wag the tail and not
the tail wag the dog, and as the Butler
faction is about ten times AS strong as
the regular, more of the positions
should 90 To the former. In the recent
nominations by Mayor Palmer, w. A.
Simmons, IA Butler republican, is made
chairman of the water commissioners,
and only one is IA regular democrat.
The democracy of Massachusetts seems
to be undergoing the process Of being
converted into a Butler party.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

1t seems that Mayor Treat of Ports
mouth, y. H., was an officer in the
Confederate army. A native of Ports
mouth, he lived at the South when the
war began. According to custom the
mayor presides at the Memorial-day
exercises. and the idea of having an
ex-Confcderate soldier preside on this
occasion creates considerable talk.
The Boston Herald well says: sit Is
a singular circumstance in New Eng
land city, but we see nothing out OF
the way. If anybody ought to fee
and show respect for our brave soldiers
it is an officer of the army against
which they fought and which they
finally crushed"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

As has been minated, Governor
Butler nominated, and the nomination
was at once confirmed, Miss Clara Bar
ton for superintendent of the woman's
prison. a most excellent appointment.
He has also appointed Hon. John X.
TarhoX of Lawrence reinsurance COM
missioner, and Joseph II. Chadwick of
Boston for railroad commissioner to fill
Il vacancy. Eleven more important
appointments remain for him to make
within the next three months One
railroad commissioner at salary of
$500 year, one chief of bureau of
labor statistics at $4,000, one harbor
commissioner ut 1900, one probate
iudgeship in Bristol county at ! 500,
one probate iudgeShip in Plymouth
county at : 300, one district .judgeship
in Berkshire county, and five places on
the state police force.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

the defendant had the right of control
over his own premises, and the compa-
ny failing to remove the wires after
reasonable notice ordering such remov-
al, the defendant had the right to re-
move the wires himself. The jury rem
dered a verdict against the telephone
company. Wire on buildings is a
source of much trouble, as has been
proved in nearer latitude than Con-
necticut
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

John A. Andrew post, G. A. r., of
Boston has taken a new departure in
the matter of the observance of Memo
rial-day. 1t has voted to do away with
all flowers or floral emblems and deco
rate simply with the stars and stripes.
This is owing to the scarcity of flowers
in May, which are so expensive that
few posts are rich enough to spend
large sums for flowers, and flowers are
so scarce that the people-who would
cheerfully contribute them-do not
have them. OF late years many posts
in the vicinity of Boston have resorted
to dried flowers. The John A. Andrew
post annually decorates more than two
hundred graves in Mt. Auburn Gene
terry, and the method it has adopted for
this and all future Observances Is in
this wise: A silk flag, l2xlS inches,
has been secured, bordered with yell
low silk fringe, and mounted on var
nished spear headed staff three feet in
length. On the Both of May it proposes
to place one upon the grave of each
soldier and sailor buried in Mt. Au-
burn. Each flag will have printed on
it the name of the post. Is there not
in this hint for other posts
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

The celebration of Emancipation day
in Washington recalls the manner in
which slavery was abolished in the
District of Columbia. 1t was brought
about 10y an act of Congress, the own
ers of the slaves receiving cOmpensa-
ton for them. The total amount paid
was about two millions of dollars. The
largest Shareholder in the district re
ceivcd Sl7,77l for siXty-nine slaves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

The Washington correspondent of
the Boston Advertiser intimates that
the postmaster general does not fully
approve of the manner in which Frank
HattOn, the first assistant, has been
running things. Upon receiving infor-
nation that some changes were con-
templated, to provide for which some
dismissals would have to be made,
Postmaster general Gresham demurred
at the proposed removals, and was
blandly informed that it had already
been determined upon before Mr.. Howe
went away, and that these changes
ately upon his return. Judge Gresham
then inquired further, and finding that
the employees whom it was proposed to
discharge were perfectly competent, he
informed Mr.. HattOn that under his adj
ministratiOn such classes were not to
he mOlested. He then Indicated that
hereafter it is the postmaster general
who is to run the department, and he
evidently intends that it shall he done
with some regard to prOpriety. 1t has
appeared for some time as though Mr..
Hatton had really been postmaster
general, instead of the late Mr. Howe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
LADIES' RECEPTION ROOM

gives us double the room we pre-
viously had, and with our old part re-
modelled to conform to the new part
we now present to our customers what
we feel confident will be pronounced a
very convenient and well arranged
store for the comfort of our patrons.
where every attention will be given
them.
These alterations will give us much
needed additional room for the display
of our stock, and we extend most
cordial invitation to our friends to call
and examine our store and stock of
goods on Saturday next. VIII open at
that time large assortment of new
goods in every department.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20

his grove and buildings
Twelve acres land at ESQ per acre.
Clearing and fencing same.
Orange trees for 10 acres,
Setting same,
Caring for same three years at s35 per
acre,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-20
T.C.FLETCHER & CO..
SPRING OPENING
Saturday, Apr. ~.

We take pleasure in announcing that
the alterations in our store are now
completed and with this extension
which includes
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-20
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 19.-Sevsral more
nihilist leaders have been arrested. 1t is
stated that among them is Vera Sassul-
itch.
ODESSA, April 19.-It Is resolved to hold
another trial of Nihilists before the coron-
alton. Twenty persons wilt be arraigned
on a charge of propagating Nihilistic
ideas among workmen. Fifty persons
were arrested for Nihilism last week. They
include military officers, young women,
teachers, students, working men and sol
siers.
ST.. PETERSBURG, April 19.-The trial of
eighteen prominent Nihilists resulted in
the conviction of all. Six were condemned
to death, 1.-TWO to life servitude, and the re-
mainder to imprisonment from fifteen to
twenty years. Capital punishment was
given to Bogarwitch who laid the mine in
Little Garden street for the purpose of kill
ing the Gear; to Savelvi Zlatopolsky, i'm
plicated in Hartmann's attack on the late
emperor in 1879; to Michael Graf
chefsky one Of the assassins eff the car;
to Telaloff participant in the attempt
to blow up the imperial train at
Aletandropsky in 1881; to Klimenko, an
escaped political criminal, subsequently
arrested with Gratchefsky, and a retired
naval officer named Boutesvitch. Life i'm
prisonment was given to Stefanovitch, who
escaped from prison at Kieff, where he
had been confined on charge of having
organized the revolt of thirteen districts of
peasants at Tchsring and Smirnitskay, a
priests daughter.