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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
DECEMBER :, 1853.

DECEMBER :, 1853.
The National Capital has been the
scene of So much activity during the
past week that it is difficult to
give an adequate idea of all the
topics of interest which have arisen.
The meeting of Congress has called
into existence Il thousand matters of
importance in business and in politics.
1t was preceded by the selection OF
John e.. Carlisle of Ky. as Speaker,
this itself being IA political event of
great significance. Upon assembling
the new House was found To Ice made
up of 1916 democrats, Il republicans,
five readjusters. and three indepen-
dents, the democrats having a clear
majority of seventy. The Senate has
"A republican majority of two and the
corporation of two readjusters, Sen
ator Malone aud Riddleberger. The
reception of the message of the Presi-
dent is of course the first business to
come before "A new Congress. This
document was not received until the
second day. so that the time was con
sumed in caucus deliberations and of
fetal business.
The Presidents message is generally
considered sensible one, free from
partisanship and offering "a comprehen-
sive resume of national affairs. 1t re-
cites our relations with foreign govern
ments as being generally satisfactory
The fisheries treaty with England has
expired and a new treaty must be
made. France has repealed her laws
prohibiting the importation of Ameri-
can pork. Germany refuses to allow
this American product, condensed corn
50 to speak, to reach its markets, and a
remedy for this disadvantage is urged
In regard to the Postal telegraph
scheme the President does not agre,
with the Postmaster general, but be
lieyes that the government should e1-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
4 Lawsuit with $4,000 Costs.

An item last week announced that
the celebrated case of Ira Il. Melendy
against the town of Bradford had been
finally settled by giving Melendy r.
900. At June term, 1876, was the first
trial, ending in a disagreement of the
jury. Again at June term, 1877, the
jury disagreed. AT December term,
1877, the jury brought in a verdict of
S5,666.66 for the plaintiff. Exceptions
were taken by the defendant town and
the cause passed to the Supreme court
at the March term, 1873. But petit
ton for a new trial meanwhile having
been served the case was continued
from term to term till 1880, when the
Judgment of the county court was re-
versed and the cause remanded for new
trial. Treated as a new entry at the
ensuing June term and continued at
December term, 1880, the case entered
on its fourth trial and had progressed
four DAYS when on the morning of the
fifth day it was discovered that one OF
the jurors had expressed an opinion,
the hearing was discontinued and the
disqualified juryman having been dis
charged the cause was continued, the
defendant declining to proceed Will
eleven Jurors or to begin the trial anew
At the June term 1881, the case was
again tried, resulted in verdict q
81 ,666.75 for the plaintiff. Again eN-
ceptions were filed, the case entered AT
the March term, 1881 of Orange county
! Supreme court, thence continued tC
general term at Montpelier and arguet
in November, 1882, then held by the
court, Ross judge, fol nearly year
and ordered for re-argument and a
the general term, 1888, again hearl
with a final victory for the plaintiff
The cost to the town is estimated to III
at least S25, ZOO. 1t is reported OF
good authority, that at one time jus
after the accident on the highway o
which the plaintiff complained and he
fore it was discovered that he wa
paralyzed, the town could have settled
the plaintiffs claim for one hundred
and fifty dollars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
Vermont News.

The Grand Army boys of Bellows
Falls Melted 1886 by their fair.
The chimney of the Burlington water
works has been completed. 1t is eighty
six feet and four inches in height.
A severe water famine this winter is
dreaded in Orange and Windsor cOun-
ties. The springs and streams are very
low.
A vicious hog attacked two men en-
ployed by Charles Alexander at Gull
ford, seriously biting and otherwise
injuring them.
Fred Humphrey of Windsor, fourteen
years old, was drowned recently while
skating on the mill pond.
We are pleased to announce that the
child of Ed. Sheppard, run over al
West Rutland, was still alive last night
and not dead as announced in Mondays
issue Rutland Herald.
A young man writes to consult Us
about the best pattern of health lift
We would suggest helping his mother
a little with the coal hOd. - Burlington
Free Press.
The other morning burglars entered
the store of &. A. ClaghoTn Of Walling-
ford, forced open the safe and secured
quite Il sum of money and valuable
papers. No cline to burglars.
George p. Beard, graduate of the
University of Vermont in the class OF
1860, has been appointed principal OF
the Potsdam, n. Y, normal school.
Rev. w. c. Wood, recently of Scitu-
ate, Mass, has accepted call to the
two Congregational churches, Stan
stead, i. O., and Derby Centre, to sup
ply year. Salary, $i40O.
About two weeks ago Charles Crock
EFT of Colchester was suddenly taken
insane while apparently in good health
He became so bad that last week he
was taken to BrattlebOrO and on the
Sd his family received word that he
was dead.
Jones, Lamson n Co., prOprietOrs OF
Ascutney Mills at Windsor, and whose
failure for nearly S5O0,00O last August
necessitated shutting down the works
have effected settlement with theiI
creditors, and expect to resume opera
tons soon. The firm are large manu-
ltANbuACio vi tObbpi anu up y
Principal Oscar Atwood of the Rut-
land high school, who has been at the
Mary Fletcher hospital, Burlington
for treatment for nervous prostration,
has nearly recovered aud will he able
to leave the hospital i'll a few days.
Deacon Samuel Cragin, aged ninety
years, died at Bellows Falls, the 9th
He was the oldest man in town, and
was for many years an active, well
known business man ameng the mer-
chants there and in Alstead, n. II. He
had been i'll less than a week. Hi,
death was caused by pneumonia.
Nathaniel b. Williston, eighty siA
years old, died at his residence at Brat
tleboro, the 5th. He was born il
Northampton. He carried on a drug
gist business in BrattlebOrO for many
years. He was connected with the
Windham county bank and the First
National bank, which succeeded it.
The death is announced at his home
in Cleveland of the venerable w. j
Warner, formerly of Burlington. H,
was "A mason by trade, and when the
corner stone of the university was laid
by Lafayette it was he who spread the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

mortar and adjusted the stone and
handed the trOwel to the illustrious
Frenchman.
Horace Wilson of Quechee shot a
gray eagle the other day that measured
seven feet eight inches from tip to tip
of wings, and tipped the beam at eleven
and half pounds. 1t had strap some
four feet long attached to one leg and
rope of about the same length on the
other leg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

A valuable life ceased here i'll the
death of Rev. DR.. John O. Means, one
of the corresponding secretaries of the
American board of commissioners, who
died at Boston Highlands, Saturday.
He lost his life by oyerwork in grand
cause. His age was siXty-one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

Is there any wonder at nihilism IN
Russia when one reads of the horrible
atrocities perpetrated upon political
prisoners such as the London Times
has vouched for the past week 7 Cru
city is the prevailing sin of the world
but when it takes such forms as these
countcnanccd by the Russian govern
ment, its perpetrators sooner or later
reap "A WhiIlwind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
TIC. Fletcher & Co.
ANNUA AL
CHRISTMAS OPENING.
MONDAY, DEG. 10, 1888.
MONDAY, DEC. 10, 1888.
"At Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year "

We shall display this the largest and finest stock
of HOLIDAY GOODS both useful and ornamental, that
have exhibited. We have special bargains every
department. making for the interest of every visit
Among fancy articles Plush and Leather Toilet
Sets Bags, Jewey, Photo and Autograph Albums CaIen
dars Placques Ink Stands Picture Frames Vienna Gilt and
Leather Goods Wall Pockets, Broom Cases Mirrors large
variety of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

There was grim sarcasm IN the al
dcnda of the Chicago Tribune Ia the
verdict of the coroner's jury on the
colorcd men killed at Danville, Nir-
ginia. The jury reported, "Died OF
exposure" The Tribune suggests that
the words ''to the democracy were
omitted As an offset to this verdict,
however. GOV. Cameron of that state
deserves credit for his reference to tins
Danville affair in his annual message.
He, states the cold truth which must
rankIc in the hearts of the chivalry ;
"Nlcn were killed, men We're wo INDEED
(nf no matter what party, of no matter
what color, and that, contrary to all
the law serving habits of this people,
no man has been accused, arrested, OF
tried, for his part III the killing OF
wnuudimg. This is the view of the af-
fair in which all good people should
joiu." VIII any northern democrat
uphold the action of these white muir
drrcrs at Danvillc when the governor
of their own state talks in that way?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
FURNACE FOR SALE CHEAP.

The castings for Chubbs Improved Wood Fur
mace for 800 Cost twice that amount. Also No.
/ Furnace Wood at bottom prices by the car or
cord. CHAS. 5. HASTINGS.
&c Spring St, OF st. j. & L. c. Z. r. office over
pOstOfice. Telephone exchange. lift
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

Congress spends the peoples money
with free hand. BY the report of the
public printer just made it is estimated
that the cost of printing in the Con
grcssional Record the speeches never
delivered, amounts to many thousand
dollars each session. The cost of
printing the eulogy of the late Presi-
dent Garfield, delivered by Mr.. Blaine
before the two houses of Congress, was
SI4,l7c. Mr.. Blaine was presented
with 10000 copies, and Mrs. Garfield
with 1000 copies. 1t has been the GUS
tom To print in separate forms eulogies
delivered on deceased members of
Congress The cost of printing extra
copies of culogics on the late Senators
Matt II. Carpenter and Ben. Hill was
over $4,000 for each. All this is use
less and wicked waste of the peoples
money, and a Congress that will vote
such things ''must go" The Congress,
be it remembered, is democratic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
CARPETS.

We have very choice patterns to be else
where If you have idea of buying carpet don't fail
to stock. Elegant Tapestry, Smyrna and Velvet
Rugs Oil Cloths and IIassocks prices to 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 at
Christmas opening Monday, December 10. All are cor
daily invited to attend whether wishing purchase
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, 1883-12-14

Staple and Fancy Stationery, Blank Books. Gold
Pens and Pencils Diaries Birthday, Christmas and
New Years Cards, and many other goods suitable
for the holiday season, which they will be pleased
to show and will sell at the lowest prices for first
class goods.
ST JOhnsbury, Dec. s. ls53.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
A Vermont Thief Ends His Life.

Howard K. Kinds, who committed
suicide Tuesday night in a Houston
street saloon, New York city, proves
to be the same one who stole $500 from
his uncle, c. l.. Kinds, of Chelsea.
Thanksgiving day. He went, it seems,
to New York, where he spent the
money and ended his life in fit of
remorse. A notice of the robbery OF
his uncle by young Kinds was given in
our last weeks paper.
Maine votes next September on a
proposition to add prohibitory amend
ment to the constitution.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14
Toys, Dolls and Games.
d OOK S,

Fine and elegantly bound also large Chdrens
Books all at well-knOwn low prices Christmas Cards.
Lace and made Lace Goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-12-14

At cost for the next two weeks. good oppor-
tunity to supply ladies with feathers hats, nib
bOns, &c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
How Drainage Helps.

Experiment has shown that for the
best welfare of crops q soil should not
be more than from one-tenth to me-
third full of water; that is to say, most
of the larger spaces between the solid
particles are empty of anything except
air. This healthy condition sometimes
comes about of itself, when an open
subsoil lets the surplus water run away
freely from the surface; but usually ar
tificial drainage is necessary to secure
it. One of the most marked good eff
fects of this underdrainage, whether
natural or artificial, is the improve
ment in the temperature of the soil. If
this surplus water cannot pass off below
in due time, it must be ~evaporated into
the air, at the inevitable cost of a
great quantity of heat which would
otherwise have served to warm the soil:
a wet soil, like a wet person coming out
of a bath, is cold.
The less heat a soil must lose in this
way, the greater will be its reserve
stock, useful not only for the produce
ton against cold. The suns rays do
it; they warm the soil and the rocks;
tneSe tnen throw OUT OF rauiate InlS 40
sorbed heat into the air and warm it.
The ~lateness of q frost in any locality
depends therefore not a little on the re-
serve supply of heat in the soil; and
this again depends largely on the free
dom of the soil from surplus water
during the heated season; a well-drained
and properly dry soil will not only give
u larger and better crop than an In
drained and wet soil, but its crops will
not suffer the harm from early frosts
that may ruin the harvest of undrained
fields. IN. 7. Tribune
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
How Fitch Proposed,

The story about A. T. Stewards first
love and how he won her from "Gaffer
Glinch, the ship-builder," reminds us of
the way in which General Sherman ans
wered Mr.. Fitch when he addressed Miss
Minnie. He was then only a young as
sistant engineer Ga position equal to en-
sign in the line); but love laughs at lock-
smiths, rank and fortune, and he was
so thoroughly in love he took himself
to the general without hesitation, and
asked permission to address the daugh-
ter.
s.Want to marry my daughter, doyou?
God bless my soul! What do you want
to do that for?"
Mr.. Fitch modestly urged his affection,
adding the pleas usual to such occasions.
The general sat thinking, his face al
ternately softening and frowning as he
thought of his daughter and the pre-
sumptuous youth who wanted to take
her away from home and kindred. Sud
denly he turned on his audience of one,
and sternly asked-you can imagine how
he did it:
"Young man, what can you do?"
"Make an engine and put it together
as well as any man in the country!''
He almost shouted in answer, for he
was and feared a refusal
"Good!" said the general. "You car
have her, my boy Washington Adver.
tiseT.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
Feeding Pigs for Fattening.

An error quite prevalent among farm
ers and others in feeding and fattening
pigs, which often leads to disappointing
results, is the notion that the pig thrives
best and fattens fastest upon the most
concentrated food and does not require
bulk in its food to promote health. All
are aware that corn, or corr meal alone,
with water, is not a wholesome ration
for the OK or horse, but think that the
pig is sc differently constituted that
bulk in food is not essential. A greater
error could hardly be conceived. In
the natural wild state the pig, as well as
the horse and OK, is accustomed to
bulky, less concentrated food, which
seems to have been forgotten, and he
is piled with concentrated food from
weaving age till slaughtered, except in
perhaps certain cases where economy
or parsimony is studied. From these
exceptional cases lessons ought to have
been learned that there is a better way
of feeding than giving only the most
concentrated food. l have seen pigs
fed, some on only meal with water, and
others with meal mixed with other and
bulky food, and have invariably found
the latter the most healthy and always
Icduy W cdL Wltu UIlCll 1OOu was VI
fered and nc waste occurred. Where
the pigs were fed with meal alone and
drink. the pigs after awhile seemed to
become cloyed and ate less heartily,
ofton wasting much of their feed.
Theory indicates, to my mind, that
meal fed alone goes into the stomach
in the state of dough, so that the gastric
juice cannot penetrate the mass to per-
form its Office properly, while the more
bulky substance mixed with the meal
acts as a divisor, permitting the gastric
juice to pass through and digest it
rapidly. Clear meal being so slowly
digested, lying so long in the stomach,
creates disturbances and fever in the
system, while the pigs fed with more
bulky food are always healthy, lively
and ready for their food. Pigs fed on
meal alone are less evenly thrifty, as
they, after eating well for a time, will
stop and fast awhile. They apparently
recover, and then eat again, but never
with the seeming relish of those fed
with the more bulky food. This easily
| accounts for the fact that corn and cob
meal are said by some to equal corn
meal alone for feeding and fattening
purposes.
When we consult the chemist he tells
us what analysis decides; but when we
compare actual results we find that
there is something that chemistry fails
t. reveal. We find it thus in many OF
our farm operations. Science, while
throwing much light on u everyday
occupations, must have the aid of ex.
perience to demonstrate perfectly. The
two never clash, but assist each other,
Actual experience demonstrates that
corn and cob meal is superior in feed.
ing value to whole corn; not that the
same weight of each contains the same
nutriment, but that there is some factor
which lies below the surface, and thai
factor I think is explained in the fore
going.-Cor. Country Gentleman.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
"Papa Take Me-"

A young lady with a gentleman escort,
whom 1 recognized as a promising
young physician, entered a Washington
avenue car in which l was taking aride,
one day last week. They were chatting
gayly, and were altogether very happy
looking. Next to the young doctor sat
a pretty young mother holding a pretty
child. The doctor was devoting him
self assiduously to his charming COM
panion, when the child, looking up into
his manly face, gave a scream of delight
which attracted the attention of every
one in the car, and, holding upits hands,
cried: "Papa, papa, take mel" The
young physician looked at the growing
youngster, and then at the surrounding
faces, where smiles were beginning to
break, and Redeemed up. The little one
kept it up, the smiles got broader, and
the blush grew deeper. The situation
became painful until the child, in spite
of its mothers efforts. pulled itself up
to the doctors shoulders and tried to
get its arms around his neck, repeating
the most endearing terms. This was
moreAthan he could stand, and, shaking
it off, he arose abruptly and retired to
the platform with a face like the rising
sun. oThe enjoyment of the scene inside
was suppressed but intense.-St. Louis
Post DiSDdtcE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

"A man who has no love for horses
or sheep had better leave them Alone
Troy IN. " Times.
Apply soft soap with a little salt
added four or five times a week and
rub well, is an old horseman's remedy
for sweeney.-Ercha1ge.
Hens having liberty to go around
the farm yard, scratch at the
heaps and run I'VE the adjoining land
to pick up worms before sunrise, etc.,
will get more than half their living,
besides being so exceedingly healthy as
to lay many more eggs than if confined
to a poultry yard.-Boston Transcript.
Stuffed cabbage: Cut out the heart
of a large, fresh cabbage, fill the va
eancy with cooked chicken or veRl,
chopped very fine, highly seasoned,
end rolled into balls with yelk of egg.
Tie the cabbage firmly together and
boil in a covered kettle two hours.
This makes a delicious dish.-N. 7.
Tribune.
A pudding sauce without butter is
made by scalding a tea-cupful of sweet
milk, then adding a coffee-cup of pow
dered sugar which you have we with
the yo1ks of two fresh eggs. When the
| sauce is thick as custard, take it from
| the fire. When it is cool, add flavoring
and the whites of the two eggs, which
| you have beaten to a stiff froth.-M. Y.
Times.
Flannel Cakes: One cupful of In
MAN meal, two of flour, three of boil
ing milk, quarter of a cubful of liquid
| yeast, one teaspoonful of salt, n
tablespoonful of sugar, two of butter.
Have the milk boiling and pour it on
the meal and butter. When cool add
the flour, salt, sugar and yeast, which
| has been dissolved in four tablespoon
fuls of cold water. Let the mixture
rise we night and fry on a hot griddle.
IN. Y. Herald.
"A new fancy inthe crazy outline is
to have in the exact center of the quilt
a block of plain satin with the initials,
in monogram or otherwise, of the owner
of the quilt. Another new departure is
to have each block the embodiment of
an idea, or at least to have each block
| develop method in madness. For eX-
ample, let one have Kensington work
in outline patterns only, another needle-
work of different kind, or applique, or
painting. The foundation of these
blocks must necessarily be of plain
colors in silks, satin or velvet. Boston
Post.
AS windgalls are of frequent occur
renee and often seem a bugbear in the
eyes of some, we give the following
from the Veterinary Journal, which is
good authority on the different treat
ments of the diseases of horses. 1t
says: ''Windgalls may be removed by
a strong decoction of white-oak bark
and alum. They may be reduced by
blistering from subsequent contraction
of the skin. AS they often appear on
colts and do no injury unless attended
with Inflammation, it might probably
be policy to let them alone"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-12-20
The Affecting Meeting Of Father and
Daughter,

As Mr.. Dewitt C. Pease, of New
York, stepped from a Michigan Central
train in Chicago. Sunday, a handsome
young lady skipped up to him, threw
her arms ~rapturously about his neck
and kissed him many times, saying:
''Oh, papa! I'm so glad you have come"
Mr.. Pease threw both arms around her
and held her firmly to his breast. Soon
she looked up into his face, and horror
stood in her eye. .'Oh, my! you're not
my papa" she said, trying to free her.
self from his embrace. Eyes, 1 am,"
insisted Mr.. Pease, holding her tightly;
''you are my long-lost daughter, and 1
am going to keep you right in my arms
till I get a policeman When the Of
ficer came and found Mr.. Pease's dia-
mond pin in the girls hand he said:
That's a new trick here" sis itP"
said Mr.. Pease, ..well, it's several
weeks old in New York Chicago NeWs.