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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
~. JOiINSbury East.
The Vermont Tax Law.

A law which in three wears has rails
ed the tax list for state something
over siXty-nine per cent is worthy OF
attention. 1t came out of the unpOp-
ular demand that some steps must be
taken to put an end to the evasion of
taxes which afflicted the state. Every
taxpayer is now obliged to give under
oath statement of his property for
the use of his assessors, and in case of
his refusal to do so they are obliged to
double the value of all property which
can he found.
Various devices have been resorted
to i'll order to escape the strict letter
of the act, and at first large part of
the Weather citizens united i'll refus-
ing to furnish lists. But the people
were awake, and gave no doubtful
proofs of their determination that the
law should be Obeyed. Several officers
of long standing repute were refused
reflections for refusing to submit their
tax lists, and the chief justice of the
state only by Il narrow margin of seven
votes succeeded in obtaining a re-elec-
ton as the hands of the legislature
His Of1enSe was refusing to submit his
own tax list. This year more general
acquiescence has been shown than at
any time before, and the law is evident
ly not to he further disregarded. 1t is
not cOntended that every man is taxed
equitably, but it is demonstrated that
the burden of taxation is distributed
more evenly than ever before. New
Hampshire has IA similar act, but it is
not enforced with the strictness which
obtains generally the other side of the
Connecticut.
There is always an objection to any
scheme which cOmpels the citizen to
make oath to his property and then
have the schedule exposed for the in
spection of the idle and curious. Much
was said in Vermont against this in
quisitorial feature of thelaw. But it is
worthy of notice that after fair trial
the directors have generally consented
to let the law take its course. The
lash of popular disapproval has done
its work, and it is now regarded in
Vermont as good form" to pay ones
taxes Boston Advertiser.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

cheek and heavy chin and jowl. The
new one is much more refined, has less
breadth of cheek, and the chin is deli
cately Disseminated. The hair is more
artistically drawn, and there is better
arrangement of the cue, producing al
together a younger, sweeter and more
intellectual head without losing any OF
the power and force so clearly defined
as a characteristic of the face of the
father of his country. 1t bears consId-
cradle resemblance to the Gilbert
Stuart head. The new head is set in
an oval medallion like the old, and this
is placed upon a shield of the heraldic
form. In the old one, however, the
angles of the top of the shield are not
nearly so well defined as in the new,
and the outline is indistinct. This has
been greatly improved by the addition
of a white line which accentuates the
outline, and this is still further devel-
oped by fringe of short horizontal
lines. Another great improvement is
in the lettering. Instead of "U. S.
Postage" at the top upon n compare
lively light ground, which does not
give effect to the white letters, the
ground is much darker and the letter
ing is unabbreviated and reads Omitted
States Postage" The leaf scroll-wOrk
decoration on this legend also has been
dropped, and the frame of the oval has
been developed below the legend by
artistic beading. In the lettering be
low the shield there has been the same
improvement of darkening the lines so
that the denOminatiOnal inscription,
1.-TWO ? CENTS" comes out with great
distinctness. The whites are made to
tell -aliently by deepening the lines of
the ground, whereas i'll former stamps
the lines were not dark, and it was
left to the color to bring out the white
letters by contrast, which it never did.
The color used is an ink prepared from
various ingredients in which an oxide
of iron plays an important part. 1t is
light purple or carmine red of pale
tone according to the phraseOlogy OF
the collector New York Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

Rarely Il week passes but we read of
the loss of human or animal life by
Paris green. When this poison was
first introduced for the destruction of
insect life, it. was used by most people
with great caution, but as its use be
came more general, it was handled
with less caution, until finally a pOr-
ton of the people have got to handling
it as carelessly as they would lime or
plaster, evidently forgetting that it is
a deadly poison, until reminded of it by
getting some of it into their own syS-
TEN, or losing IL valuable animal by it.
The people need to he continually re-
minded of its poisonous qualities. Not
only should it be handled with care
but it should be applied to vegetation
with great caution. 1t should never
be applied in IA garden where there is
ii great variety of fruits and vegetables,
for by so doing it is very likely to get
on those fruits or vegetables that are
to be eaten. Potatoes on which it is
to be used should be planted by them
sci yes, away from the dwelling and
where cattle will not he likely to find
them.
-Ah'bh'l Aslulipil - hNNNNNtll ' DOlslib
tops that have had Paris green applied
to them thould never be put into the
hog pen; in fact it is the safest way to
gather them up and burn them, espe-
cially if any animals are To be permit
ted to pass over the land during the
autumn. Many hogs have been killed
by having the poisoned potato tops
put i'll their pen for bedding, and many
cows have been injured by being turn
ed into potato field after the potatoes
have been dug.
Another caution is necessary never
keep Paris green where children can
get at it, or where COWS will be likely
to find it. When properly used Paris
green is a valuable article to have on a
farm, but when carelcssly used it be
comes Il destructive element on any
farm such being the case, the farmer
should never use it without great eau
ton; always using rs little as possible,
and yet kill the bugs when he is done
using it, it should be packed away
where it will not Ice found by those
who do not fully understand how to
use it. Never handle it with the bare
hands, as it will enter the system
wherever the skin is broken. 4 Massa
chusettS Ploughman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

Colonel Rowell of South Peacham is
finishing a very nice house on his farm,
which, with the new barns which he
has lately built, makes very nice set
of farm buildings.
Frank Farrow had the misfortune
to break hip bone one day recently
by falling into a silo.
Willie, son of G. d. Mears, has
gone to Cincinnati, Ohio, to spend a
few months.
A Obstructive worm is making havoc
with the leaves of maple trees in some
parts of the town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
Farmers should Keep Their
Early PuIIetS.

Believing that it would benefit many
small farmers, and he of general in
terest, We give the record and manner
of feeding forty hens owned by
a. GilliIlan, during the year ISS2, at
South Ryegatc. II any one can show
better record, the CGIedonidR will be
pleased to receive such information.
The breed was grade Plymouth Rock
The poultry sold realized S22.9I. OF
eggs, there were sold loo dozen, realiz-
ing $3.50. The eggs used in the
family were estimated at SI5. Manure
used worth, ut least, $40. Total,
SllG.3I. Average per hen. S3II. OF
this - is profit. Make them lay in
the WINTER our correspondent writes.
In the first four months 2O5 dozen were
sold. The manner of feeding is thus
given:
In winter, feed about three parts
corn meal and two of shorts, mixed in
scalding water or milk mix it up stiff,
as sloppy food is not good. If very
cold. feed morning and noon. Every
other day feed at four p. m, hot corn
on the cob; other days feed wheat, rye
or oats. Keep box of India wheat to
which they can help themselves. Give
warm water OF milk twice a day for
drink. Mashed potatoes, or baked
potato. skins and waste from the table
steamed and mixed in morning feed, is
good. Give Il quart or two of raw
meal three OF four times week. apple
skins, seeds, &c. Tablespoonful of
cayenne pepper once or twice week.
Plenty of old plaster, crockery or
oyster shells. we'll broken up. This
must Toe furnished all the time Have
box set where the sun can shine on and
in 1t, and keep ii filled with dry earth.
Use one pound of sulphur to each
three bushels of dry earth, and let the
hen, roll all they wish. Consider this
very important. Mr.. G.. lost but two
hens IN two years. Feed in summer
about the same, but do not use corn or
hot water. and let the hens have free
range. In winter they are kept in the
basement of a horse-barn. thirty-six
feet square, well ventilated in the day
time. Hens must have pure air and a
warm roost. Careful attention to their
needs and generous feed will make
hens as profitable as any part of farm
ing.
Peacham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

CTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT 50
= In Probate Court holden at the Probate. Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district the 10th day
of September, 4. ID. 1888.
James X. Stevens. administrator with the will
annexed upon the estate of Abel Wiley late of
St JOhnsbury in said District, deceased presents
his administration account for examination and
distribution and partition of the estate of said de-
ceased
Whereupon it is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred to
session thereof to be held at the Probate Office
in said st. JOhnsbury, ON the 18th day of Oct A d.
1ss3 for hearing and decision thereon; and il is
further ordered that notice hereof be given To all
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian
newspaper published at st. JOhnsbury urevious
to said time appointed for hearing that they NAV
appear at said time and place, and show cause
if any they may have, why said account sbouId moi
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court. Attest
10 WALTER =. SMITH Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
The New TwO-Cent Stamp.

The new two-cent stamp is a head of
George Washington engraved by Alfred
Jones from a copy belonging to Mr..
Powers, the bronze founder, of Houd-
ms cast from the life. 1t differs con-
siderably from the head of Washington
on the present three-cent stamp. This
is burly and coarse with a bullying
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

c. +. Shepherd has a rare picture
and one Of historic interest. 1t is
representation of the gallant Clusters
last fight with the Indians, where he
and his little band of brave cavalrymen
are surrounded by the savages and are
selling their lives as dearly as possible.
Reduced to the last strait they have
slain their horses and made Il barricade
of their dead bodies. 1t is photo
graphic copy of painting made by an
artist named Mulvaney, who was con
one of the Photographic copies made
for the artist 10y Boston photographer,
from whom Mr.. Shepherd obtained the
one in his possession. The original
was 2OXl2 feet, and the Photographic
copies are 35XlS inches, said to he the
largest photographs in this country.
The picture represents Custer without
the flowing golden locks which have
invariably been associated with his
name ; and it is said that he
had been shorn of his locks but Il short
time before the battle in question. The
picture is one that will interest the nu-
mcrous admirers of one of the most
dashing and brilliant cavalry officers
of modern times, and Mr.. Shepherd eX-
tends a cordial invitation to call at his
photograph rooms to all who may wish
to see it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
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AUCTION SALE.
WILL CUT EIGHTY TONS OF HAY

GTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT 81
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury, in said District, the 18th day OF
September, 4. ID. 1883.
George Gitin. executor of the last VIII and
Testament of Daniel Z. Lowe, late of Hardwick in
said district deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and par
tition of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a session
thereof, to be held at the Probate Office i'll St Johns
bury, the 9Th day of October, \. ID. 1ss3 for
hearing and decision thereon; and il is further
ordered that notice hereof be given To all persons
successfully in the CaledOnan, a newspaper pub.
lished at st. JOhnsbury, previous to said time ap-
pointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made.
BY the Court Attest,
$40 WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
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BY the Court, Attest
$40 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS
DIN Probate Court holden at the Probate Office, in
St JOhnsbury, on the 18th day of September \. D.
1883.
Charles T. a Humphrey, administrator with
the will annexed, upon the estate of Samuel
Prouty, late of Burke in said district, deceased,
makes application to said Court for license to sell
the whole of the real estate of said deceased,
cept the widows right of homestead therein, and
consisting of weight acres of land with dwelling
house and Outbuildings thereon, in Burke, aiore-
said representing that said sale is necessary for
the payment of the debts of said deceased and the
charges of administration upon said estate.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court, that
said application come under consideration and be
heard on the 9th day of October A. d. 1888 at the
Probate Office in st. JOhnsbury, and it is further
ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof. by publication of notice of this applica-
ton and order thereon three weeks success
sivey in the CaledOnian, newspaper published
at St JOhnsbury, before said time of hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place and if they
see cause object thereto.
By the Court Attest
$40 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
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Wire Staples and Punches,

just the thing for fastening together legal docu
ments, manuscripts, pamphlets, etc. For sale al
the Caledonian Office. n
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28
Marriage Certificates

For Clergymen to give the parties On plain pa
per also Autographs ON card. From three cents
To 20 cents each. CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
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Fire Escapes.

The subject of fire escapes is one
which is justly cnlisting general attem-
ton. The odd Fellows. some time
ago, voted to provide means for cgress
from their hall in caSc of Il fire, and IA
committee was appointed to take the
matter into consideration and report
the most practicable means of ailiording
the desired relief.
On Saturday evening the operation
of an escape used ut the Mcmphrcma-
cog house at Newport was shown, from
the attic window on the south end of
Miller y Ryan's carriage factory. as it
was not long enough to work properly
from odd Fellows block. 1t is of
heavy canvas, formed like trough 10y
means of wooden bars extending cross
wise, like the rungs of ladder, the
rungs being about two feet in length,
below which the canvas depends to a
depth of about eighteen inches. When
not in use, it il rolled up and is placed
inside of the window from which il
is to he thrown, unrolling as it falls,
with the upper end securely fastened
in readiness for instant use. When in
use. the lower end is firmly held by
men ON the ground, and the occupants
slide like logs down this trough and
bring up on Il level surface of canvas
at the bottom in perfect safety, not Il
whit harmed 10y their AERIAL descent. 1t
is one of the most practicable fire
escapes yet shown.
At the meeting of Moose River en-
campmcnt held last week, it was
voted to put in one of these escapes,
and it is to he hoped that the example
of the encampment will be followed in
other buildings that require attention
to insure public safety. Two of the
most marked cases are the Good Temp
lars hall in Walkers block and the
Academy hall. In either place, much
injury and loss of life would result in
ease of a fire, or from II panic produced
10y Il false alarm. Owners or lessees of
halls owe it to themselves and the
public to provide suitable means of
fire escape from death traps located in
third stories and reached ouly by Il
series of stairways around sharp
corners
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-09-28

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
= In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St JOhnsbury, within and for said District, the
18th day of September, \. ID. 1888
An instrument pmrportng to be the last viii
in said district deceased. being presented to
Court by William II. Harvey, the Executor
therein named, for Probate 1t is ordered by said
court that all persons concerned therein be notified
to appear at a session of said Court to be held at
the Probate office in st. Johnsbury, the 9th day
of October A. D., lSs3, and show cause if any they
may have, against the Probate of said win; for
which purpose it is further ordered that copy of
the record of this order be published three weeks
successfully i'll the CaedOnan, printed at st.
JOhnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of Record. Attest,
s-l0 WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT s.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St Johnsburv, in said district, ON the 18th day Of
September \. ID. lss3.
james Vance, administrator upon the estate of
David Vance. late of Ryegate in said district
deceased, presents his administration account for
examination and allowance, and makes application
for decree of distri button and partition of the es
tate of said deceased
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application he referred to a
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate Office
in said St JOhnsbury, on the 9th day of October.
A D. 1883, for hearing and decision thereon And il
Is iurther ordered That notice hereof be- given to
all persons interested, by publication of the
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian a news
paper published at ST. JOhnsbury, previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause if any they
may have, why said account should not he allowed
and such decree made.
BY the Court Attest
$40 WALTER p SMITH, Judge.
lNTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT. SIS
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in St JOhnsbury, in said District, the l43h day
of September, A. ID. 1888.
Isaac NJ Smith administrator upon the estate
of Charles w. French late of Barnet in said
District, deceased presents his administration
account for examination and allowance and makes
application for decree of distribution and parti-
ton of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. JOhnsbury, on the sth day of October
A. ID. 1883 for hearing and decision thereon: and
it is further ordered that notice thereof be given
to all persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Calednnian a
newspaper printed at st. ,IOhnsbury previous
to said time appointed for hearing. that they NAV
appear said time and place, and show cause. If
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
$40 WALTER 2. SMITH, Judge
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sutton.

William Densmore, an aged and re-
town, died very suddenly Sept. IL.
He was engaged in loading some lum-
Der at Rennie's mill, when he suddenly
fell to the ground and Immediately ex-
pired. Mr.. Densmore was a man
eighty years old, "A very quiet and
peaceable citizen, one who had many
friends and few, if any, enemies. He
leaves an aged widow and two married
daughters to mourn the loss of kind
husband and fond father.
Rev. Mr.. Henderson of st. Johnsbury
preached at the Baptist church last
Sabbath in exchange with Rev. F. b.
Wiley.
The Otis girls have returned from
the mountains, where they have been
ut work as table girls the past summer.
Miss Nellie will remain at home and
Miss Carrie will go to New Jersey to
spend the winter.
A. III. Ball has increased the value of
his real estate by the purchase of Alb
ner Ileath's sugar orchard.
Charles Clark has contracted to cut
and haul to Willoughby lake 5000, 900
feet of lumber at - per thousand.
~. JOhNSbury East.
A letter received from Rev. F. b.
Phelps tells of a narrow escape of his
family from injury. The family were
just leaving the dining-room As the
entire plastcrinG of the room fell. Mr..
and Mrs. Phelps sustained slight imiu-
rics and the sewing machine was badly
fractured