St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-11-30

parently do not intend to do so, while
our American mercantile marine con-
tinues in its present semi-chaotic con-
dition.
Another new journal, am informed,
is to be added to the newspaper direc-
tory. 1t is to be called the Leader, and
is to be controlled by the Hon. Sunset
Cox. The ability of the city to sup
port new enterprises of this description
is borne out by the fact of its constant
increase, in proof of which | may state
that over fifty millions of dollars have
been expended during the last year for
building purposes.
And with this increase there is also
a growing interest in trade schools, to
promote which an effort will be made
to secure additional legislation this
coming winter. 1t is proposed to ask
for bill permitting towns of 10000
inhabitants and upwards to levy a
special tax for the purpose of teaching
industrial art i'll evening and special
schools. Such a course lis of far more
value than any number of trades
unions. Labor, however, intends to
assert itself, and Labor Fair will be
opened on Thanksgiving Day, in
Brooklyn, to continue until December
9th.
Popular Indignation is very intense
against the acquittal of the ex-cOnvict
VIM. Porter, accused of the murder of
John Walsh, in the notorious "Shang''
Diapers saloon. The judge, although
strictly impartial in his charge pointed
strongly to the guilt of the prisoner
and Notwithstanding the strongest
| chain of circumstantial evidence ac-
quilted him. The press publish very
severe editorials, and comment strong
ly upon this gross miscarriage of JUS
tice. The most direct evidence showed
that the bullet taken from Walsh,
heart exactly fitted POrter's pistol, aid
none of the pistols of the other mer
who were present. Two other balls
were also found that fitted POrter's re-
volver. Eight shots were fired; eight
balls were found, and each bullet wa:
traced to the revolver whence it was
discharged. Porter's escape was /
narrow one, and he has left for Bos
ton, where he intends to sell rum for
living, and says he is going to lead "a
straight life" So much for justice il
the Empire city
This week l have to chronicle anOth,
er distinguished arrival, Pere Hyacin
the LOyson, better known as "Fathel
Hyacinthe,n the famous leader of the
old Catholic party in France. Being
IL disbeliever in celibacy he took unto
himself a wife, and theeeby incurred
the censure of the Pope. He is one Oi
the most brilliant theologians of the
century, and his lecture upon "Ameri-
ca and France delivered on Tuesday
evening, was a magnificent effort o.
eloquence, keenness and liberalism.
Those unfortunate persons who were
among the sufferers by the Brooklyn
Bridge panic the day after its opening
have received small consolation from
the courts, to which they had carried
their suits for damages against the
bridge trustees. Judge McAdam ha.
decided that no cause for action exists
the bridge trustees not being liable for
damages. Five test cases were insti-
tuted and are to be taken to court o
appeals, which will probably sustain
the judges decision.
Another of our public men has passed
away. | refer to District Attorney
John McKeOn, who died suddenly of in
ternal hemorrhage, caused by the rup-
ture of blood vessel, on Thursday
morning. He was seventy-siX year
old and had been identified with tn,
history of the city for nearly half ;
century. Mr.. McKeon possessed grea
abilities, aided by strong sterling
sense of simple Justice. His declining
years were weakened Il great deal by
the pressing duties of his office, til,
business of which has accumulated
vastly of late. The best thing that cal
be said of him is that he was an homes
official and worthy citizen.
| am glad to say that at last there
are some prospects for the construction
of wholesome tenements for the poor
1t has been demonstrated that the,
can be built and let at profit of 81,
per cent. upon the Investment. Tn,
new tenement movement will probabl,
take practical shape early in til,
Spring, when fresh air, light and com
fort may at last be secured.
The customary revival in retail trad,
preceding the Christmas festivities, i
beginning to set in, by which tn,
storekeepers hope to replenish thei
book accounts. The unusual mildnes
of the weather, however, is a set back
but the shop windows nevertheless ar
putting on their holiday looks, an,
merchants continue to hope. Tn
wholesale outlook is very far from en-
cOuraging. RADIX.
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