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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

much about the reform as the eternity
of it. 1t goes on, and goes on in our
like Carlyle's everlasting
No. 1t is your own fault if you do not
treble your own value by this work. |
have no fears and speak with no uncer-
tain sound on this point, ut least.
Whatever individual mistake may do
with it, the work of saving tempted
men and women from this one form OF
ruin, can be made the source OF the
deepest growth i'll womanly character,
and the sweetest blessedness of woman
ly content"
Thousands of Americas strongest
and truest women are to-day banded
together to work out this growth of
wOmanly character, and this blesscdness
of womanly content, while endeavor-
ing to inspire hope in the fallen, and
to occupy the minds of the children
with "A knowledge of the blighting and
destroying effect of alcoholic beverages
IN every form. Dung w omen's chris
tian temperance unions are springing
up everywhere. As our children out
grow the Cold Water army, we enlist
them in the next higher rank. And
depend upon it, no matter how sordid
the community, how unrighteous the
liquor laws, or how alarming the drink
habits, if we can show the wives, moth
ers, and daughters, who suffer from
them their power to regulate public
sentiment, and inspire them with cour-
age to try to do so, the very effort will
give them mental and spiritual mp
lift, that will elevate husband, brothers
and sons, and rectify the laws as well
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
A Millionaire Shot Dead.

Charles Mclaughlin was shot dead
ut San Francisco by jerome b. Cox by
way of settling Il l7-years' litigation.
Mclaughlin was a pioneer, the presi-
dent of the Central gas-light company,
and a large capitalist and landowner,
ranking among the milliOnaires. He
was the promoter of the old overland
mail routes, out of which he made con-
siderable money. In 1862, he contract
ed to build the Western Pacific rail
road from San jose to Sacramento for
=, 4OO,0 900. He sub-let the grading
and masonry work to Jerome b. Cox
and others for S9OO,0O0. After twenty
miles of the road had been built Me
Laughlin failed to make payment. Cox,
who had put in S50,000 of his own
money, had to stop work. Mclaughlin
completed the road and sold it to the
Central Pacific railroad company, real
iZing large sum. Cox brought suit
against the company aud Mclaughlin
for Sl5O,0Oo, and obtained Judgment,
which, however, on technicalities the
supreme court reversed. Cox amended
his complaint, and again recovered
judgment, which was again reversed.
The third fourth and fifth trials resulted
similarly. The adverse decisions so
weighted upon CoX's mind that last
spring he tried to shoot Justice Nc
Kinley of the supreme court who, he
believed, was chiefly instrumental in
deciding adversely. Cox went to Nc
Laughlin's office and demanded $40
600 in settlement of the accounts. Be
ing refused, he shot Mclaughlin three
times. Mclaughlin lived thirty min
utes after the shots were fired. Cox
was captain of the 10th Indiana battery
and served during the war under Gen.
Rosecrans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
The Temperance Crusade and
its Outcome.

Not long since it was written, Dec.
20, 1913, is memorable. Some day its
anniversaries will be ranked among
our national festivals" Next Sabbath
four thousand unions, located in as
many towns. scattered through nearly
every state and territory in these
United States, will begin to make this
day a national festival.
Coming within two days of Christ
mas, it rightfully blends with Christ
mas festivities, for it is the outgrowth
of the very thought and life of Christ
.'Self-devotement for the good of
Others" There is nothing grander in
the history of the world to-day than
the national uprising of women to put
down the most widespread cause of
national woes. Unpalatable as the
truth may be, it is still an awful truth,
that there is no nation so advanced in
civilization, III laws and i'll culture, but
that the drink habits of its people rest
upon it As an awful curse. There is
no savage wild of eastern or western
world, no matter how obscure and in
accessible. no island hitherto I'M
touched 10y ocean voyager so remote,
but that some form of intoXicant has
been discovered by them, with which
they repeat the curse of civilized COM
munities. Drunkenness, lying and
thieving, seem alike indigenous to
every cline and to every race.
The old days of street praying and
saloon pleading have passed away !;
and with those scenes, all hope of con-
quering this foe in "ninety days"
Now we seek recruits for life. Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps says of the work of
the Woman's Christian temperance
union Nothing impresses me so
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

A New York reporter has discovered
that the broken food, of which the
street beggars sometimes collect great
basketfuls, is given to the low saloons
for the free lunch tables in exchange
for liquor.
Mrs. Barbara Steiskal, Bohemian,
"A years of age, who lived with her
daughter at West Springfield. Mass,
was burned to death Friday, while the
other occupants of the house were ut
work in a Springfield cigar factory.
1t is said that but for the telegraph
wires the recent fire in the Chicago
Journal office could have been mt out
before it did $500 worth of damage,
and the fact causes fresh cry for
burying the nuisances. What has be-
come of the famous ordinance of 1881.
by which all wires were to have gone
underground last spring3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
Week Of Prayer.

The week of prayer commences with
the first Sunday in the year, January
Il, and the general arrangement of the
topics is as follows:
Monday, Jan. Praise and Thanks
ing.
Tuesday, Jan. S-Confession of sins
and prayer for cleansing and renewal.
Wednesday, Jan. 9-Prayers for
families and instructors of youth.
Thursday, Jan. I0-Prayers for the
church of Christ.
Friday, Jan. Il-Intercession for
the uatiOus.
Saturday, Jan. l2-Prayer for mis-
sions at home and abroad.
This is the general series of topics,
and sub divisions may he made accord
ing to wishes of pastors and churches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
A White Mountain Scheme.

Asa T. Barron has been offered
SI75, 900 for the Crawford house prop
erty. His price is S200,OOO. Mr.. Bar
ron purchased the place some 10 years
ago, paying then 100000. Mr.. Barron
has decided not to lease Fabyan's an-
other season but the b. c. and NJ. cor
poration has offered his son Oscar
5000 to run the hotel for them during
the year 1884. Mr.. Barron says he
proposes to form stock company and
will build Il road to the summit of Mt.
Washington from the Crawford house.
He will build three miles the coming
season. The road will be equal, if not
superior, to that running up from the
Glen house. The total cost will he
S6O0,OOO one half of which has been
already subscribed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
Personal Items.

The engagement is announced of
Samuel Bowles, of the Springfield Re-
publican, to Miss Hoar, daughter of
Hon. Ebenezer lockwood HOar, OF
Concord. Mass. Mr.. Bowles is now
about 30 years of age, and as Il news
paper proprietor and manager is doing
honor to the name which he bears.
He is now about to become matrimOni-
ally connected with one of the most in
tellectual and distinguished families of
his state.
Mario, the tenor, is dead. He came
to this country with Grisi and sang at
Boston, some thirty years ago. He
was - years of age.
Carl Schurz, it is said, has been IA
vored with tiattering offer from the
publisher of the Atlantic Monthly to
become editor.
Mr.. A. Oakley Hall, once mayor of
New York, then actor, lawyer, Journal
list, dramatist, etc, is going to reside
in London as the head of the New
York Herald's news bureau
Rev. E. X. Bralnerd, brother of
Prof Brainerd of Middlebury. and
Rev c. n Brainerd of Northampton,
Mass, has been called to the Globe
Congregational church at WoonsOcket,
X. |.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

Senator Sabin of Minnesota has been
made chairman of the republican ma
tional committcc.-Gen y. i. Banks
has been rc-nominated United States
marshal of Massachusetts, and Gen. w.
W. Henry of Burlington, marshal for
Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
CARPETS.

We have very choice patterns to be else
where If you have an idea of buying carpet don't fail
to our stock Elegant Tapestry Smyrna and Velvet
Rugs, Oil Cloths and Hassocks prices suit. Fancy
Library Lamps Elegant Brass ones, Paror and Student
Lamps in great variety.
CrOckery and Glassware Fancy China Ware, Tea Sets,
Cups and Saucers Chamber Sets in Oriental and Antique
styles, Vases, Decorated China Ware, &c.
Remember this special grand sale will take place our
Christmas opening, Monday, December TO- All cor
daily invited to attend whether wishing purchase or not
believing you will be repaid for your visit Come early;
you will not hesitate to buy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

GTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT. IS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
81. JOhnsbury within and for said District the
18th day of December a. ID. 1873.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last will and
testament Of Ruth W. Farmer, late of Burke in
said district deceased being presented To Court by
Nathan Ruggles, the executor therein nan ed for
Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons con
cerned therein be notified to appear at session Of
said Court to be held at the Probate Office in st.
Johnsbury, the 9th day of January, A u.
IsSi. and show cause if any they may have against
the Probate of the said will; for which puT-
pose it is further ordered. that copy Of the
record of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Caleionian, printed at st.
Johnsbury previous Ia said time appointed Tor
hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER =. SMITH. Judge.
A true COPY OF record Attest
2I-23 WALTER P SMITH Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
T.C Fletcher & Go.
A NNU ALL
CHRISTMAS OPENING.
MONDAY, DEC. 10, 1883.
"At Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year"

We shall display this the largest finest stock
of HOLIDAY GOODS, both useful and ornamental, that
have exhibited We have special bargains every
department. making for the interest of every
Among fancy articles Plush and Leather Toilet
Sets Bags, Jewey, Photo and Autograph Albums, Calen
OARS Pacques, Ink Stands, Picture Frames Gilt
Leather Goods Wall Pockets Broom Cases, Mirrors large
variety of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

A shameful affair occurred at New
Orleans. During the election of dele
gates to the democratic state conven-
ton man was challenged in Ward Z,
and in the efforts to get him away from
the voting place he fell or was knocked
down. A shot was fired by some one.
and firing then became general, result
ing in the killing of three men and the
wounding of ten or twelve others.
Montreal decides that she must have
another winter carnival, and prepare
tons have already begun to make it
more imposing than that of last year.
Last winters ice-palace, the wonders
OF which were painted in advance in
such dazzling light that the actual
structure seemed by comparison rather
insignificant, is to be improved upon if
possible, and new tOboganing hills are
to be prepared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

"Walton's Vermont Register and
Business Directory" for 1854, issued by
the White River paper company, con-
taimS, like previous issues, IA complete
business directory of the state, lists of
all the state, county and town officers,
grand list, population, the vote in the
last election and much other valuable
information. 1t is almost an indispen-
sable piece Of table furniture for every
business man. For sale ut Howard y
Ruwcll's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

O'Donnell, the murderer of Carey,
the Irish informer, was hung at New
gate, England, Monday, and the Irish
agitators of this country are talking of
bloody things because of it. This is
childish. O'Donnell was hung for de-
libcratc murder. One lrishman as
sassinatcd another freshman. The law
would have hung the murderer all the
same if he had been IN Englishman or
an American.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21
Toys, Dolls and Games.
BOO K S,

Fine and elegantly bound, also large Chdrens
Books, all at wellknOwn low prices Christmas Cards,
Lace and made Lace Goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

Chicago is the place and June 3 the
time set for the next national republic
can convention. he party evidently
believes in luck. Lincoln was nOmi-
mated there in 1850 the most notable
event of the kind in the history of the
party, for it had just emerged from the
decnying carcass of the two old parties,
and his nomination meant much every
way, especially in the emancipation of
a race Grant was nominated there in
I-6S. and Garfield in lSSO. Will the
nominee of next June Ice the coming
man That depends on several things.
\ rose 10y any other name would
smell as sweet. 1t is called il citizens
movement in Boston which has upset
the machine aud elected an independ-
rnt candidate for mayor Gen. a. T..
Martin. The debt of the city increased
last year under Il democratic partiZan
rule, nearly a million of dollars. The
people are getting tired of the iunket-
llle- Hi'i'N N'l'''Ail'i' Tug '''i'' -
Ina New York city the Tribune has I'M
carthcd the fact that the city treasury
has been robbed of five or six millions
10y dishonest officials. How would a
citizens movement do there
Probably few temperance people re-
allie the power of the rum interests in
this country. 1t is now said that the
liquor dealers of New York city are or
gamizing politically. There are in the
city about twenty thousand liquor
dealers and men employed in the brew
ing business, and ut Il recent meeting
in the Ninth assembly district, the
chairman claimed that with proper or
ganzation they would he able to get a
mayor and district attorney of their
own. We have little doubt but that
the man is correct. The liquor inter
est in almost any of the large states
properly organized can control the
elections, and it will do SO unless tenn
Pcrance men organize against it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

The article on forests and water
supply, printed on the fourth page, is
worthy of thoughtful perusal. The
cutting down of the forests of New
England is a matter which vitality af-
fccts the business interests and perhaps
the health also of coming generations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-21

The Springfield Republican appears
in a somewhat enlarged form, and is
now printed on new Hoe perfecting
press from stereotype plates, with
leaves all cut and pasted. The new
plant of the office cost about S25, 900.
We fear that the new press will not
print rs well as the old, and that the
days of the Republican as a model
typographical sheet are past.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-17
State Correspondence.
Stratford.

SGEsAGAUEU
 We are still alive in spite of Wiggins' pre- dictions.
 There is a good deal of sickness in town.
 Miss Jennie Stowel, of Bridgeport, is wis., iting Miss Nellie Patterson.
 Wild ducks are again plentiful in our har- bor.
 The ice has about all disappeared from the Housatonic river.
 The beautiful spring weather of the past week is very welcome to all.
 Mrs. Elmer Beardsley, who for the past five years has been organist at the Episcopal church, has resigned owing to ill health.
 Mr. G. W. Judson was one of the speakers at the junior exhibition at Yale college on Thursday last. His oration, ''John Parker, was highly spoken of.
 Lieutenant Eugene Warehouse is the hap py father of thirteen pound boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. B. Clark, who have kept the Stratford Institute for the past few years, intend to leave us for 8 new field on April l. We understand they have taken a school in New Milford.
 Nessrs. Samuel G. Beardsley, of Trumbull, R. B. Lacey and James G. Staples, of Bridge port, were chosen commissioners by the Su- perior court in Bridgeport to appralse the land belonging to MT. Benjamin Uford on which the town voted to build school house, for which he asks $5, 5,00O, and for which the school committee offered him $1 200.
 MT, Hiram Smith, who has an orange grove in company with his brother in Flor ida, has returned home for the summer, leaving his brother, who will manage the grove during his absence.
 Would it not be good idea to have a closing dance of the season after Lent Wake up Company K, the Social club or firemen, and be the first in the field.
 The latest new dance is entitled National Guard.' It is square dance and very pret- ty. It will no doubt become popular with the boys of Company K who do not waltz.
 The members of the Stratford Lyceum have challenged the X. l.. c. R. Lyceum, of West Stratford, to public debate. The challenge will probably be accepted and the debate take place in the Town Hall in this place early in April. The subject is not as yet announced, but in the meantime the members of both societies will spend great deal of time perusing history and the works of all our great men. AS soon as the subject is chosen we will inform our readers. We bet on the side that wins.
 For the benefit of those who are anxious to know who our Stratford correspondent is he will subscribe himself,
 March Is. Mosquito"
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-17
The Distress in Ireland.

M. J. R. Gildea has received letter from a friend in Bengarey, County Mayo, de scribing the sad condition of the small farm CTS in that part of the county. The letter says: 'tAlas, our poor country is now worse than ever! In 1880 it was bad enough, but this year is far worse; for in 1880 plenty of relief came from all parts, especially America.
 Foreign seed were sent us, and the needs of the people were somewhat alleviated The landlords were unwilling if not afraid to force the collection of their rents, and in consequence many poor tenant still retains his small holding, thanks to brave, noble Parnen and his heroic co-workers.
 The effect of their great work is now scarcely felt, for the unfortunate Phoenix Park tragedy has placed the cruel landlords again on their feet, and being enboIdened thereby are turning out scores of families each month; and worse than all false in- formers are turning up Avery day to swear away the lives of innocent people who were never no doubt within one hundred miles of Dublin.
 Remember there are no O'Neils or O,Don- nells in poor old Ireland nowadays, but there are lots of rotten Irishmen ready to take England's blood money; and so the land lords are coming down on the people with more vengeance than ever.
 Ireland was never in such miserable con- dition as it is today. The people have no seed and no prospect of getting any. The storm of October 1st last destroyed the oats, and as the harvest was late. they could gather in fact nothing but straw. After that came 8 month of rainy weather which prevented the people from digging the potatoes, and to add to all, heavy frost Set in on the 9th of November which destroyed all hopes of say ing them. So you see, my dear friend, how times are with us in Mayo, for I am afraid after all our efforts, if help does not come in some shape soon, many will have to emi- grate or stay here to die in their humble cabins.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-17
State News.

The veteran Bridgeport steamboat man, Captain Charles Weeks, has been quite i'll for several weeks and has lately undergone the dangerous operation of lithotomy.
 Colonel Barbour of the First regiment has returned the resignation of Captain 0. B. Erickson, Company E, of New Britain, dis approved, and he will remain with the com- pany.
 Rev. c. w. Kelley, rector of Grace chapel at Yantic, has accepted call to become rec tor of the Episc opal church at Plainville, Conn, and will leave for his new parish after Easter.
 Rev. S. R. Dike, secretary of the New England Divorce Reform league, lectured in the hall of the House of representatives at Hartford to an audience of rather limited numbers Thursday evening. Judge Nathaniel Shipman presided.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-17
fiuantial.
Nsw YORK. March 1s.

4OnAs
 The highneas of money continues to be felt on the stock market, and although there was more trading to-day than yesterday it generally at declining figures. Brokers unable to carry their holdings on account of the money stringency were compelled to unload and this together with special drives by the bears against the leading stocks caused values to give way sharply. No seemed disposed to invest even in the solid investment securities and those that have any capital to invest find 1t profitable to loan out at the present rates for call loans Government pressure for several days past has been brought to bear on the treasury with the hopes of getting the government to to the of ths loan market but to no avail, and judging from advices received from Washington to-day it is not likely that any im mediate action will be taken. The closing prices were generally within fraction of the lowest of the day, to per csl t. lower than yesterday. The spe cialties were all lower. Memphis and Charleston closed per cent. lower, Minnesota and St. Louis common <, ditto preferred l. New York and New England l, Oregon Improvement 3, Oregon Nevada 2 and Richmond and Danville 1%. New York Elevated than lastssevsning. Western Union weak to-day eral term of court to the Monday in April with dividend of that company
 There was no let up in the monetary situation and the rate was bid up still higher than paid for accom- modations. At one time few loans were made as low as and 8, but most of the business was done from 12 to 15 per cent.
 Exchange closed unchanged at 4814a4s4
 Governments closed firm.
 Closing prices reported over the private wire of
 x
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-17
SOnruaI auS GOurisr.
Saturday, March 17. 1883.
Board of Education.

A regular meeting of the Board of Educa tion was held last evening. Present, Messrs. Welch (presiding) Zunder, Harrison, Peck, Parmelee, Pond and O'Brien.
 The committee on schools recommended the following appointments and changes in teachers Nettie H. Story at No. Ferry street, salary $35O from March 1st; Amand 8 H. Donovan, No. West street, salary $350 from March 1st; Aida A. Willet, Woolsey school, salary $7OO.
 The committee also recommend that the building committee provide the furniture for the Orchard street school.
 MT. Zunder said that the furniture in room two of the High school was in bad condition and should be replaced with new. The seats he said could be used elsewhere.
 MT. Day said the furniture spoken of was twenty six years old. The committee were authorized to purchase new furniture.
 MT. Zunder said that additional room was needed in the Edwards street school and 1t had been a question whether the building could be enlarged. He said that there WAS plenty of ground room for the purpose.
 Mir. Dutton said that two additional rooms could be used to advantage at Edwards street next fall.
 MT. Zunder inquired if four room build ing could not be added without an additional appropriation, two rooms to be furnished at once He also thought that two rooms should be finished of in the school building in the Winchester district. He said the work could be very easily done as was the intention when the building was erected. The matter was referred to the committee on school buildings to inquire and report.
 MT. Peck, from the committee on school buildings, said that the architect had not been able to complete his plans for the new train ing school, and he suggested that when the Board adjourn it be until next Friday even ing to hear the achitect's report. It was so ordered. Adjourned