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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
The Scattering Vote in Vermont.

There are many in Vermont who be-
lieve it would be UNNECESSARILY better
that Mr.. Blaine should be our next
president rather than Mr.. Cleveland,
who yet did not vote for him. In a
doubtful state they would have made
great effort to secure his election. But
with the certainty that the electoral
vote of this state would be cast tor
him, Il certainty so nearly absolute
that they knew that they could not
strengthen it, voting for him would
only increase the majority so rs to in
dictate enthusiastic support. To vote
for him would simply be declaration
of their satisfaction with his candi-
dacy, and their approval of the pOliti-
cal machinery that secured it. They
had an opportunity, without in the
slightest degree affecting the result OF
the election, to protest against the NOM
nation of man whose candidacy re-
quired defensive campaign, and
whose nomination we begin to fear has
led to disastrous defeat.
TO think of those who cast scatter
ing votes as contributing to this result
is to do them great injustice. To talk
violently and rouse a blind public in
dignation against them is in line with
what. on the other side, we think of as
KIT klux methods. Even when CALLED
10y the soreness of defeat, we can af.
ford to be fair and inst to those who
will regret democratic success as mucl
as any of us can.
A TRUE REPUBLICAN,.
| st. bloomsbury, Nov. 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
Freedom of Political Action.

The feeling of antipathy 10y disap-
pointed republicans seems to be just
us strong against the men in Vermont
who voted for st. John as in close
states where their negative votes
would have a tendency to affect the
geIf,ral result. We very much doubt
ifevery one of the 100 who voted on
the 18th for st. John in Vermont would
have done so if he had believed that
his vote might have lost the state to
either Blaine or Cleveland but such
an event was highly improbable, and
it is idle for men, and women even, to
cherish resentment against their neigh
bors for their conscience votes, when
the result was not affected in the least
by such action. DO not he unreaSou-
able. dear friends. You would not re
spect your neighbor nearly as much if
YOU believed that he voted other than
as his conscience prompted lim. Why
chide him for "throwing his vote
away" when no harm was done your
party by his act
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
The Worlds Exposition.

On the sixteenth of December, at
high noon, the Worlds exposition will
be opened at New Orleans with impos
ing ceremonies. The president, his
cabinet, and represeI tatives of the
many foreign governments who have
exhibits there, will participate in this
interesting event. The time for re-
ceiving applications for space from
firms and individuals has been ex-
tended to November p, and the time
within which exhibits will be received
until December 10. This is matter of
moment to all our citizens who have
wished to apply for space but have
been deferred by the very brief time
allowed in which to get their exhibits
ready. This extension affords the de-
sired interval for preparation, but let
none of this precious time be lost. Peo
pie are responding quite as well as we
expected, but we want something from
all parts of the state.
j. b. MEAD, Commissioner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

after to-day; and the votes of the men
who stand up for righteousness to-day
will count in all the future of the coun-
try-count hundred times more than
the votes of those who stifle their con-
sciences to serve their party Wash
ingtOn GLADDEN., d. D., in Advance.
A DOCTOR OF DIVINITY WHO SPEAKS TO
THE POINT.
A persistent and passionate effort is
being made to drive the st. John man
from his position. He is lampooned as
visionary and idiOtic. He is charged
with the folly OF fanaticism. He is
even likened to Judas Iscariot. Well,
it is not the first time principle has
been dubbed arrant nonsense, nor the
first time conscience has been taken by
the throat in the sheer effort to silence
her voice, nor the first time a mob has
gathered to stone a new idea, coming
to society with healing in its wings
1t is the echo of the old din at Ephe-
sus: 'By this craft we have Oul
wealth." and "Great is Diana of the
Ephesians."
1t behOoves prOhibitionists to hold
their ground. Let us not get befogged
by the fallacies of opposition. A great
moral question is lifted into politics
and is insisting on its right to be
heard, and this instance is playing
the mischief with good deal of party
logic. Positions are taken by good
men that would not be held for an
hour if the question involved were out
of politics. Let us look at some of the
fallacies with which the question il
clouded.
Fallacy No. | {: ga vote for St. join
is a vote for Cleveland" Numerically
yes, if a republican is behind it. Nor.
ally, a thousand times, no Is suffrage
q question of mere arithmetic |? Viii
any sane man hold that this exercise o
the right of citizenship is a mere count
of heads, as yOu would count cattle
May not a ballot voice a protest
Votes are to be weighed as we'll al
counted. Suppose half-million SHOULD
be cast for st. John Could they by
any possibility be deemed an indorse
ment of ClevelaDd's shameful candida
cy9 Incidentally they might lead t.
| Cleveland's election but as a mora
weight placed on the political scale
they would make Blaine's and Cleve
lands Outnumbering votes Chick til,
beam !" they would be a direct ant
unmistakable rebuke to both the grea
parties; aud not the most blinded par
tisan doubts that in such a case tn
politicians would begin at once to trim
their sails to the new gale in nationa
politics.
Fallacy No. 2: ga vote for st. Johl
is Il vote thrown away" This goes in
to the same limbo with Fallacy No.
1t proceeds on the sheer assumption
that the right of intelligent suffrag
fOrevermOre must be limited to
choice between two men; that the con
science of this Nation never can vote
Itself at the ballOt-bOx save throug
the two great political parties that
vote has only numerical value an
that a principle cannot by any posi-
bility be made an issue in politics S
long rs both parties ignore it or tram
pie on it, and a majority of indepen
dent voters cannot be commanded fo
it. This is simply practical politics
drunk with the wine of goddess part
sanship and worshiping ITSELF Hell
rick Johnson, ID. D., Chicago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
Of Truth and soberness.

If The Caledonian has any readers
who have lost all reason in this pOliti-
cal campaign, this paragraph is not for
them. All Others-and we believe
their number is large and constantly
their attention re-
spectfully called to few paragraphs
in this paper that are worthy of
careful perusal, not only by reason of
intrinsic value, but because of the
character of The men who stand behind
them. Before this paper is cast aside,
let every reader turn and read the first
article on the fourth page, remember
ing two things--first, that it is the
candid utterance of 4 leading religious
journal of this country, and, second :,
that it was written the day before the
election. No sensible man can sulk
after such balm as this piece offers.
Then passing to the first page, one
will find leading editorial from the
New York Independent, another re-
ligiOus journal of great prominence
and influence some sensible words
from the Albany Journal, an ardent
Blaine paper, and some honest words
from the New York Sun, bitter oppo-
nent of Gov. Cleveland. Turning
then to the second page, the reader
will find two short articles worth pc
rusal-one from the pen of Washing
ton GLADDEN., a prominent Congrega-
tional clergyman of Columbus, former
ly of Massachusetts, and another from
DR.. Herrick, PresbyteriHu divine OF
Chicago. All these utterances are
''words of truth and soberness."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
The Electoral strife.

Since the last Caledonian was print
ed. the results have been determined
in all the states excepting New York.
Cleveland carries all the southern
states and New Jersey, Connecticut and
Indiana, giving him lS3 electoral votes
to Blaine's I62, with the vote of New
York in dispute. The Albany Journal,
which supported Blaine, comedies
Cleveland's plurality to be 1898.
The county boards of supervisors
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
words of SOberncss.
V. DIR. GLADDEN's REASONS FOR THE
FAITH THAT

REV. DIR. GLADDEN's REASONS FOR THE
FAITH THAT Is IN HIM.
EITHER Blaine or Cleveland will be
elected" men say. Not by any help of
mine, l answer. My duty to bear tes-
timony against them both is as clear as
the sunlight. wOnld gladly have
voted for an independent candidate
Since none has been offered me, | shall
vote for Gov. st. John. am not a
devotee of prohibition, and there is
much in the platform on which ST.
John stands that | cannot accept
though there is less of nauseOus nom
sense and more of hone conviction in
it than in the platform of the other
parties; but | heartily agree with DIR.
Crosby, that the supreme issue of this
campaign is one of character, and that
every man who believes that morality
is the supreme thing, ought to vote for
the only candidate who is known to be
a clean and upright man. ''But your
vote will be thrown away" q fools
and blind Have you never heard
that there is God who loves
righteousness and hates iniquity Do
YOU think that man who votes
against a fragrant wrong ever loses his
voter 1 tell you nay. There is day
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
Another new fruit is reported i

Another new fruit is reported in
California; melon that grows on a
shrub. This shrub is an evergreen,
with beautiful purple and white flow
er, and bears a fruit shaped like a
rifled cannon shell, about four inches
long by from two to three inches in
diameter, a melon of most excellent
taste, with the outside streaked with
yellow and brown, and on the inside
the color of cantaloupe. The shrub
blossoms and bears in four months
from the seed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
TO THE POINT
The St. Iohnsbury Clothing Co.

The st. Iohnsbury Clothing Co.
has few words to say to the
people of St. Johnsbury and
surrounding towns, and they
will be brief and to the point
First-We have the largest
stock of Clothing, Hats and
Furnishing Goods, Robes,
Blankets, Buffalo and Coon
Goats, to be found in any store
in the state of Vermont.
Second-We are selling the
goods at lower prices than our
competitors dare offer them.
Third - Being connected
with two of the largest whole
sale houses in Boston, it ena-
bles us to own our goods much
lower than our competitors
a fact which we are not to
blame tor-and We propose to
give our customers the benefit
of it,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
ST. aohn.bnry. Vt. Thur.day. Nov. -. 1884

One of the silliest fears entertained
by many good but short-sighted peo-
pie is that, as result of Cleveland's
election, wages will be reduced but
these knowing people are at a loss to
know how it is to come about, with a
republican senate to defeat all laws
that a democratic house might pass
and that a democratic president might
sign. A little reason should be mixed
with ones partisanship.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

The presidential election has been
decided. and Grover Cleveland will be
the president of the United States from
the 18th of March next. He was not
the choice of The Caledonian, no more
than was James G.. Blaine, for reasons
heretofore expressed, but it behooves
every patriot, whether he voted for or
against him, or for st. John or Butler,
to accord him and his administration Il
cordial support. The will of the ma
iority has been expressed at the polls,
and the successful candidate will he
the president of the republicans and
st. John and Butler men rs well as of
the democrats and independents. Pat
riotism should now he paramount to
party.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

Maud S. lowered her record half a
second at Lexington, KY, on Tuesday
by trotting a mile in 2:U94.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

Now, friends, we know this
is strong talk, but we will back
it up by our low prices, every
word of it. A visit to our
store will convince you that
what we say is Gospel Truth.
We welcome competition; it is
the life of business.
Look around and get their
prices, then come in and see
our stock and hear our prices,
and we will convince you that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13
THE OLD RELIABLE

st. Johnsbury Clothing Store
is the place above all others to
buy your goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

George H. Monroe, "TempletOn,"
the long time Boston correspondent of
the Hartford Courant, makes a state
ment to his republican friends of the
independent position, in which he
says: eve differed about supporting
Mr.. Blaine's nomination. Many of
them probably have felt resentful to-
ward those who acted with me. If
they suppose, however, it is a pleasure
for men to leave a great and successful
party like the republican party they
much misjudgc. If they knew how
unpleasant it is to sever such an asso-
citation, they might perhaps have the
charity to believe that nothing less
than Il sense of duty prompted the
act"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

Whether the late election shall re-
suit for good or for i'll, it will, we
think, lead the parties to examine
more closely into the charges against
the official and private lives of presi-
Dental candidates during the long
canvass preceding the conventions.
Not again in century, probably, will
another campaign like the past he
known; and if the lesson is an expen-
sIve one, there will he the satisfaction
that it is well learned. But ours will
continue to he the best and grandest
nation on the face of the earth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

On Wednesday the Boston Herald's
edition consisted of 300,02 copies, the
largest number ever printed in a single
edition by any daily paper in this
country. 1t is deserved tribute to
one of the best and most reliable daily
newspapers in the country. The care
full and reliable specials to the Herald
and Springfield Republican foreshad-
owed the contest from day to day, and
on Thursday both these papers re
lieved the suspense by announcing the
election of Cleveland, while other pa
pers, which depended almost entirely
on Jay Gould's Associated press for
their news, were vainly endeavOring
to figure out majority for Blaine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-11-13

An earnest temperance and prohibi-
ton worker writes: "AllOw me to eX-
press my thanks for your brave posi-
ton in defense of right during the past
few months. The Caledonian never
had more real friends than it has to-
day. Many who lacked the courage of
their convictions. in their hearts APP
prove heartily your position. The vote
for the prohibition candidates i'll st.
Johnsbury is largely due to the efforts
you have put forth. The heavy fight
ing is often done by the advance
guard. The main army come in for
the shout. God speed the right
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-28

Hon. L. G. HINoKLEy Of Chelsea will speak
at Barre Decoration day.
HON. P. X. GLEED of Morrisville leaves this
week on pleasure trip West
f. W. MoGErTRIcK of st. Albans delivers the
Memorial day address at johnson.
REV. J. II. WINsLow Of Newbury will de-
liver the Decoration day address at Wells River.
CAPTAIN II. G. PARSONS, formerly of st. AL
bans and the First Vermont cavalry, now OF
Virginia, entertained Hon. James G. Blaine and
daughter at the Natural Bridge last week.
W. A. RICHARDSON, formerly proprietor Of
the Union House, Littleton, N. H., but now
landlord of the Stewart House, Island Pond, is
mentioned as a probable delegate from this
state to the democratic national convention.
W. s. ALLIs OF Brookfeld, who has lately
taken Townshend Grafton prize at Yale Col
lege, and is to speak for the DeForest prize in
June, has also been selected 10 deliver an ora
tion on Wendell Phillips, commencement day.
HON. FREDERICK BILLINGS went to Chicago
the first of this week. The Woodstock Stand
ard says: " His health, we are very glad to
say, is greatly improved, and he goes to the
convention believing that wise counsels are to
prevail, and that the chances Of Edmunds'
nomination were never better than at present.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-28
Nafrhman & SnnrnaL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1884.
Republican State Convention.

The republicans of Vermont through their
delegates, are hereby invited to meet in con-
vention, in the city of Burlington, on WEDNEs-
DAY, THE 18th DAY OF JUNE, A. d. 1884, at ten
o clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF placing In
nomination candidates for the offices of gov
ernor lieutenant-governor, treasurer, secretary
of state, auditor of accounts, and two presiden-
tal electors-at-large, to be supported by the
freemen Of the state at the next biennial cleo
tion; also for the appointment Of state COM
mittee. Towns will be represented in convention
on the basis of one delegate from each town,
one for every one hundred votes, and one for
every fraction of one hundred votes exceeding
fifty cast for the republican candidate for gov
ernor in $780, Delegates will provide them
selves with proper credentials, signed by the
officers OF their several primary meetings, and
present them to the state committee at their
headquarters, the Van Ness House, immedi-
ately upon their arrival in Burlington. The
usual courtesy of fare one way will be extended
by the several railroads in the state.
On the above basis, the several towns in the
counties named will be entitled to representa-
tiOn az follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-28
VOL. 79.---4O5O. NO BIB.

they took a lady's shopping bag, one dollar
and twenty-five cents, drink OF milk, and
their departure. We doubt II those of the
brotherhood who have been at work in st.
Albans lately have Jared any better.
MRS. GEORGE LANGDoN has returned :. E.
Miss Martha Johonnott and Mrs. r. X. Peck
and children went Monday to Richmond, 1lli-
nois, where they expect to pass the summer
Mr.. A. G. Field, postmaster at Hanover
N. H., and former resident Of this place, was
in town on Monday. &C. II. Carter has re-
turned from the West, after an absence Of
several weeks. ... Rev. j. Edward Wright is in
Boston this week attending the Unitarian an
niversaries.. -. Francis Schroeder and family
are expected this week. james T. Sabin, M.
+. Smile, A. W. Ferrin, John W. Peck, T. l..
Wood, Clarence Whittier, II. W. Kemp, w. T.
Dewey and DIR. Hunt have been fishing at
Greensboro during the past week. E. Thomas
Dewey expects to attend the meeting of the
National Teachers Association at Madison,
Wisconsin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-28

HOOPS SARsAPARI.LA is designed to meet
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them up, give them an appetite, purify their
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No other article takes hold of the system and
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-28

THE national wool-growers convention has
issued an address setting forth that the sad
condition of the wool-growing interest has
been brought about largely, IL not entirely, by
adverse congressional legislation, and that
1t will not again be prosperous until the rates
Of duty which prevailed under the tariff OF
1867 are restored. The proposition to class
wool rs raw material and put IL on the free
list is denounced.
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lss3. Issi Increase.
uor.es 1888, III 1i.I6g,6s3 3}i ,572
N,e. I,-7I.07g Ig-i.l15 il,7E
wiIrb COW. y, ly5,G>5 1901, e0d 800 81
On and other cattle - O4d0-7 ~ 0is.ful 1000 a
sbeeu i,.2,7. ygl 5D,o16. So l,ts9 5i5
swine f3-<.V'V-" fft<N''-'' 'T''7''
The number of cattle in Texas at the
present time is less than one year ago, on
account OF the West Indies trade.
The movement westward from the other
Gulf States NAV have been facilitated by
the drought prevailing in that section.
MANY spondents assign this as a
calis.. Of reduction of numbers by sale and
drives towards Texas.
While the movement OF cattle from
Georgia. Alabama and Mississippi is
mainly to Texas, there is also Il similar
movement within that State towards the
cheaper land along its western borders. as
well as the usual movement across Its
northern boundary to pasture lands.
VALUES.
There has been an increase in the values
of horses. mules, and all kinds OF cattle,
with a considerable decline in the prices
Of swine. and small falling off in the
values of sheep. The comparison Of
average values with those of last year i,
as follows:
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