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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
\ EaIcd Woman.

\ Washington letter writer gives
this incident about Il lady whose cup
was already full: Among the losers
by the crash of Middleton's bank here,
was Mrs. Chisholm. the dcsolated wife
aud mother of the martyrs of kempcI
Co, Mississippi. This lady has been
employed in the treasury. and has
saved by close economy, from her sal
AIRY, money to purchase "A home for her
self and her youngest boy. Sixteen
hundred dollars was awaiting her in
Middlcton's bank. With it she was tn
make her last payment. Seven hun
drcd dollars had been sent her 10y her
eldest son. who is earning his living at
Il distance. This sum, Mrs. Chisholm
carried to the bank last week. They
took it from the poor widow just on
the eve of the banks collapse. and OF
course it went down with her painfully
accumulated nine hundred. TO a sym
pathizing friend she wrote: "The loss
is more than | dare To realize
To get rest, must wait for the long
sleep but sometimes think this poor
tired heart will ache and thrOb even
then
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26

Steerage passage by the European
SIS per passenger
William Houlk of New COmmers-
town. Ohio. a farmer, was torn to
pieces lately by a valuable but vicious
Clydesdale stallion.
Oregon salmon are selling in Boston
at fifteen to seventeen CENTS per pound.
They will never command so high a
price as Maine or Canada salmon.
Two Guernsey cows, valued at ST.
100, and belonging to Richard Peters
of Chester, Pa, recently died from
poison accidentally placed within their
reach.
In many sections Of New England
and New York the effects of the last
of May freeze are still visible among
the ash, beech and locust trees, the
leaves of which were frozen off.
1t is the current belief in some sec
tions that this country is rapidly be-
coming Europeanized by foreign immi-
grafton. la point of fact, statistics
show that out of every siXty-siX i'm
migrants thirty -four come from Great
Britain or Ireland.
Bishop Whipple has ridden over 3D.
600 miles on horseback during his
forty years as missionary among the
red men of Minnesota.
Judge David Davis, the New York
Herald says, has lost IA hundred pounds
in weight since the Sun first mentioned
him in connection with the presidency.
In one day last week there was ship
ped from Texas, over the Fort Worth
Il Denver Railroad, 1000 head of cat
tie, requiring seven engines, twelve
trains and over 200 cars.
The ceremony of Masonic baptism
and adoption of children was perform
ed Tuesday in the grand lodge room of
masonic temple, New York, by the
French lodge LaSincerite. This cere-
mony has rarely been performed in
public in this country, and the great
hall was crowded with invited guests.
Eight boys ranging from three to
eleven years of age went through the
ceremony.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
Political HOnOrs in China.

In order to secure even the first
fruits of political emolument, a mode
of procedure Numerically opposite to
that which obtains in most nations.
and especially in the United States, is
required. Instead of money or its
equivalent in "backers" and 'heelers.n
brain is there required, and an exceed
imgly well-balanced aud disciplined
brain at that. In no other nation upon
the earth are political honors based
upon scientific attainments in all
branches of study rs they are in China.
wherein are illustrated the true princi-
pies by which talent and wisdom are
honored and rewarded, literature,
science, morals, and philosophy en-
couraged, and nations happiness
and prosperity secured.
The avenues to station and power
are open alike to all. There are no
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26

distinctions save those of education
none relative to nationality, color, or
previous condition of servitude. All
are alike free to seek, and, if compe-
tent, to obtain, positions of honor,
from that of petty magistrate of vii
lage to grand imperial secretary
office second only to that of Emperor.
Few there are, it is true, who possess
the fortitude to undergo the necessary
educational training consequent to,
and upon which depends, his sole hope
of success. OF his studies there is no
end. To diligence he must add pa
thence, and to patience continuity, else
he will fail to secure the cOverted
prize Wong Chin Foo, in Harper's
Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
CNEWI DENIAL rooms

DR.. q. T.. SETTLETON, has opened Dental
Rooms in Walkers Block, Main street, and is pre-
pared TO do all work Of the profession in thorough
and satisfactory manner and at reasonable rates
Office hours from a. IN. to p. m 90tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26

The CdiedOnidn has nOW been printed
nearly fifty years. tt character is nell
knOtcn by nearly all in this part Of the
State, and a good many outside the
State. HendeaOOrS to be honest, true,
pure and clean. as a public Journal it
is compelled to tell unpleasant truths,
bit it neUsr hunts for scandal. IT 6eIieres
hata newspaper has a higher mission
than to pander to the UiIe or eUem the
sensational. If its conductors hare not
kept it up to the ideal, they certainly haze
received much credit for the high stan
ddrd 1t reaches after.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

II any wishes their buildings thoroughly
protected from the lightnings stroke by the best
electromagnetic wire cable composed of best
charcoal iron and Bessemer steel wire (galvanizedD
in one continuous coil Tor copper wire cableI put
up in the most approved and substantial manner,
and with thorough insulation with gold plated
points, can have il done at a reasonable price by
applying to VIM WILDER g. son.
St Johnsbury, Vt att
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
PAPERS, CARDS, ENVELOPES
in stock and printed at short notice

We do not claim to do better lUOrk on
cheaper TOrk than any other establish
ment but zoe do claim that ne do as
good icOrk TOR the money asked as any
printing office There they pay their obi
cations one hundred cents on the dollar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
Beach Lots For Sale.

Fifty of the most desirable lots the Atlantic
coast situated at Wallis Sands, Rye n. H., four
miles from Portsmouth. These lots all front On
the ocean and beach, about thirty feet above the
highest tides unfailing supply OF soft water
each lot perfect drainage, and allgraded and ready
to build upon
This property is pronounced by all visitors AZ
the best located for ocean and inland views and
sanitary conditions, of any on the coast and with
the improvements now being made will place this
location among the most desirable for summer
licences, that can be found. For further intorma-
tion in regard to these lots address
JEROME c. BUTLER,
tJune25 Portsmouth, n. Ii.
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PATENTS.
r.. H. + DID Y .

No. &c State Street, opposite Kilby Street Bost"4
Secures patents in the United States; also IN
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies OF the claims of any Patent furnished by
RENTING dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington No agency IA tho United States pos
seSses superior fGeihhes for obtaining Patents or
GeeTtGiRing the patentGbiiity Of intentions Il. Ii.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIM oNIALs.
II regard Mr.. Eddy OF the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom l have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ person more trust
worthy OF more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent Of
hce.'-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of
Patents
Boston. october 10, 1876.
X. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1870 my first patent. Since then you have
acted for and dvised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but
still give yon almost the whole of my business, in
your line and advise others To employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. Jan. l. lSs4.-ly
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T. HILL MANSFIELD'S
&C PILLA RI S.

CHICAGO May IL. 1884
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the hair and for the toilet. 1t stands on its own
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its popularity and value f. NJ. & c. p: STRING
FIELD Druggists Il Chemists, l2S and 1870 22nd
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BLOCKED PAPER.

Letter and BilI-heads printed and blocked in the
most approved style at the Caled0nian Once Call
and see samples. If
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-06-26
Justices Record in Criminal Cases.

new blank for Justice Of the Peace. Just
EICE. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERIlSEk

quentIy read such of them as he pleased TO
the House in aid of his vindication that this
conduct, if not legally criminal, was SUCH as
no man aspiring to be the chief magistrate
Of great nation ought to be even suspect
ed of.
Fifth.-That both his short service as an
executive officer of the government and the
various efforts he has made during the past
eight wears to keep the public in mind OF
him. have been sensational and theatrical,
Indicating a strong love of notoriety and an
absence ofthe settled convictions, the sober
Judgment and the steadiness of character
which are needed to make him q safe occu-
pant of any high or responsible admins
trative office; and that the means by which
his "booms" are started and promoted, OF
which the manner in which his "history"
has recently been heralded and produced is
a good example, bear too close an approach
to the advertising devices of circus or
other public show to make the candidacy OF
any person resortiDg to them anything but
a humiliation for the party producing him.
Lastly, it seems to alphabetically tho duty of
tho independent voters to rcpress in some sigma!
way the rapidly growing practice of packing con.
vcntons under the personal superintendent of
candidates for the Presidency. 1t is Of compare
lively recent date. 1t is only Il fcw years since
Mr.. Tildcn excited tho horror OF tho republican
press by taking charge of his canvass and start
nga Literary bureau" tosupply pufs of himself to
the newspapers. Since then 1t has grown apace
and it now excitcs no surprise to hear that any
candidate is actively engaged in using sill his
powers of intrigue, cbicane and corruption to Sc
cure the election of delegates all over the Union
pledged either openly Or secretly tn act under has
orders at the convention and if casting votes for
him will do no good ta-cast them in such q, way
rs to enable him to carry out any bargain or
deal with any 0tlfer candidate which it may
have pleased him to make. The nominating con-
v"nton has already, through its size as well as for
other rcasons, lost nearly all semblance of delib
crativc body, but it has not yet become wholly
the product of subscribing carried on by tho va
rious candidates themselves. In this art of pack
ing conventions ME-. Blailre lib. now the greatest
master in tho country His SUCCESS would make
this art almost tho only one which American
statesmen would observation-disclosures or would APP
parrntly need to cultivate. 1t is high time, there
fore, that he and his disciples were made to un-
dcrstand that it is not by such little games that
the Presidency is to BIO won.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
more.
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Gen. J. Watson Webb, the ancient New
York editor, is sinking rapidly.
NJ. Pasteur is overrun with applicants
for inoculation for hydrophobia by his new
process.
Firing on Suakim continues. Gordon is
at Khartoum. Admiral Hewitt is still
awaiting an interview with King John OF
Abyssinia.
The annual commencement exercises at
the United States Naval Academy took
place yesterday. Hon. S. S. Cox delivered
the address to the graduates. At night
there was the usual ball in honor of the
graduating class.
Confederate Memorial Day was celebrated
at Loudoun Park, near Baltimore yesterday,
BY strewing flowers upon the graves of the
dead soldiers and by a meeting at the Holli-
day Street Theatre at night, at which Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee delivered an Grafton on "Tbe
Battle of Characteristic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

TIE GHOST OF A MURDERED GIRL.-A
quccr'storyis being circulated at Elmira, n.
Y, Of the appearance Of the ghost of Katie
Brodchon, of New York, who was murdered
some time ago by William Menken. A
farmer living near Carr's Corners, who fire.
qucnty goes to Elmira on business, says
that twice within Il short time he has seen
the figure of the girl sitting on the bridge
under which the body was found. She was
dressed AS when discovered after the MUIR
der, with the exception Of her headgear,
which is missing, and her hair was tossed
about by the wind. She was uttering
mournful cries and resting her head on her
hand. When he approached she turned
her face toward him, ind, pointing to the
direction of the Jail in which her murderer,
who is to he hanged on June 90, is confined,
o'emnly brought her hand down twice on
her head, and then, pointing to the water
beneath, disappeared. The same perform
ance was gone through with on both occa-
sions. 1t isalso said that Menken has heard
strange noises about his cell at night, and
has subsequently cried out in terror. When
questioned as to the cause Of his alarm
he refused TO shy anything, but pointed to
the corner of his cell. His terror OH these
occasions is said to be appalling. These
stories have created great excitement, and
many tinid people refuse to go near the
bridge where the murder occurred, or the
prison, after dark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Geo. NJ. Rucker, formerly leading mer-
chant of Lynchburg, died at Reidsvilie, N.
c., last Saturday, of paralysis.
The first section of an eastern-bound
freight train collided with the second Sec
ton near Glade Spring, on the Norfolk and
Western road, yesterday, wrecking an en-
CINE and two cars badly and severely injur-
ing the conductor aud passenger.
The eighteenth annual Confederate mem
orial ceremonies ut Winchester yesterday
were attended by six thousand people from
the city and adjacent country. beautiful
granite shaft, which had been erected in
the Georgia lot on Thursday, was dedicated
with appropriate services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
ICOMMUNICATED

noticed by the GAZETTE's Washington
correspondent few days ago that in con-
versation he had with Mr.. Slater, the Sena.
tor from Oregon, that he had heard of the
election of a democratic member of the
Legislature, and hoped that the late cleo
ton had gone all right. e., democratic.
have not since discovered that the cor
respondent has mentioned anything abJlt
Oregon since fuller returns have been re-
ceived, and the fact established that. the
Legislature is republican and republican
member of Congress elected by $500 ma ior.
ity. PoToMAc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

SHOOTS HIMSELF ON HIS DAUGHTERS
GRAvE.-A New Haven, Conn.,, telegram
says: A suicide took place in Seymour, this
county, Tuesday. The Tomlinson family
there own large steam saw-mill, and do a
large lumber business. The family consists
of Edwin and Peter, twin brothers, the lat.
ter's wife, a housekeeper, and one daug liter
of each brother. About $50 o'clock the
daughter of Edwin Tomlnson went up stairs
to go to bed, and in so doing glanced at her
fathers room and found it empty. The
front door was noticed to be unlocked, no
unusual occurrence, as very frequently in
the evenings Mr.. Toulinson visited a small
cemetery about quarter Of a mile distant
to mourn at the grave of beloved daugh-
ter Thinking he might have gone there
in this instance, Peter Tomlinson started
out in that direction. Arriving there, he
was Mortified at beholding the body of
his brother lying across the grave
to which he was so frequent visitor. Be-
side the PROSTATE figure was double-bar-
relied gun. A oment'sexamination showed
that the dead mans head was half blown off,
the gun having plainly been the instrument
by which the dead man committed suicide.
Judging from his condition, Tomlinson dis
charged the contents of one barrel into his
head above the right ear while lying across
the grave, the discharge being effected by
means Of forked stick. The hammer of
the second barrel was at full cock. The gun
was loaded with heavy shot. For some
time Mr.. Tomlinson has been in q state of
great detection over the loss of his wife and
daughter. the latter having died in April,
1882, and the former in the November fol-
lowing. 1t was his custom to make numer-
Gus visits to the graves and there brood
over his grief. Mr.. Tomlinson was man
Of fine sensbilities and considerable literary
tastes. He was well-to do and leaves a
daughter,
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@Sls5=s
ALEXANDRIA'S BOOM,


Especial Dispatch 10 the Alexandria GAZETTE
BALTIMORE, Md, June 7.-Erncst Kiall
a we'll known Baltimore lawyer in CONVEX
sation with your correspondent to-day, said
that the Virginia Iron and Steel Steamship
Company at Alexandria was al assured
fact, they having secured all the capital
they wanted from the North and also lrna
England and Scotland; and in shur, lim.
800 men would be employed there in the
construction of iron and steel vessels Er
which the company already has contracts
Several builders from the Clyde have tx.
arnined Alexandria's facilities for ship bui!L
ing, and all unite in saying that they are
unequaled. The fact that there is now
from 10 to As feet Of water Gll' the town
and the company's splendid wafer front
property have been especially commented
on.
1t may now he taken as an assured fact
that the company has all the money i,
wants, and that in a short time Alexandria
will receive an impetus that will necessarily
bring other manufacturing establishments
thnra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
LIST OF LETTERS

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alcxandria Virginia postotIice June =
Persons calling for letters will say they arc adyer
tised and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty DAYS thew will ba
sent to the dead-letter office, in Washington.
Beach; MIS- Mary MARSHALL, W II
Bey, VIC Medley. Sam
Casey, Charity Norton w C(h
Delaney, J v PAYNE Jno
hamiito Frank Kindred, EFT
Johnson, Mrs Rachael Richardson. 7 Uptbawo,
Jackson, Matilda Shorts RIM
Jackson, Cornelins Stokes Mary Ann
Johnson. Miss Jennie, = ThomIson. ri
Jackson, Miss Annie i Watkins, & w
: herr , Eros x Co, Williams. Mrs Georgia
Lee, Jane Williams Mr. M
i;yles John :. William, Mrs Mary
II D. A. WINDSOR, PM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

WHAT PRETEyT wAs.-A few evenings
ago little Austin boy was busily engaged
in learning his lessons. His father, one OF
the leading citizens of Austin, had gone to
the lodge. His mother was busy sewing.
The little boy looked up and asked:
Mamma, what does the word 'pretext'
mean?'
"When your father has to 60 to the lodge
three times week, that is pretext to get
away from his family"
Next day when the boy read the deGni.
ton of pretcxt to the whole school he crea-
ted a sensation Tcras S;fiiugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

THE NEW YORK Post sets up to he the
most decent republican paper in The country,
aud certainly ia one Of the most reputable
aud reliable. It's earnest and pronounced
republicanism is old consistent and unques'
tionable. And yet, by the mouth of such a
Judge, as seen by reference to another col
umn, penal institution would be more
appropriate abiding place for the republic
can nominee for the Presidency than the
White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

The two year.old child of James Halford,
of Hebron, Neb., was seen struggling with
something in the grass. It's mother found
it with both hands tightly grasping the tail
OF rattlesnake just above the rattles. The
snake was rafting furiously, but was unable
to get into position to strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

THE CHIEF exports Of this country are
the raw products of its soil-the produce OF
the farmer, the home price Of which is fixed
by foreign quotations. But so rrohlbitory
is the protective tariff upon foreign imporla-
tons that foreign governments are now
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of retaliatory
measures, and will probably impose such
restrictions upon American grain and cattle
a. will reduce to large extent the export
OF such commodities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

MRS. WrNsLow's SOOTHING SYE.up for chill.
drcn tcething, is the prescription of one OF the
hest female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
us value IS incalcnlable. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dyscntery and diarrbna erinino
IN the bowels, and wind colic. BY giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price IS cents q
hottie. mnE III mss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

CONSIDERING THE abuse Malone has
showered upon Blaine, and the supercilious
contempt the Virginia Boss has received
from the "Plumed Knight" the swallow of
the former must be capacious indeed if it
will enable him to gulp down the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07
TEL.EGRAPHIC BREW TIES.

Negotiations between Prussia and the
Vatican for the election of n new Archbishop
of Posen have been completely suspended.
Advices from Rosko state that Gen. Cor.
don is making reconnaissance by boat above
and below khartoum. The number OF rrh.
els along the Berber route is decreasing.
A sharp earthquake shock of six seconds
duration was experienced yesterday ut Alep
10. The direction of the movement was
from east to west. No serious damage was
caused
Mr.. Morton, the American minister, in au
interview said that he did not know that
his name had been mentioned as n future
candidate for the Presidency until he read
the news in the New York H'raid.
1t is reported in London that Earl Gran
vile has sent Minister West note to be
delivered TO Secretary Frelinghuysen refer
ring to the open collection in America of
funds for dynamite ourages in England.
One Of the seven cotton mills of the
Dwight Corporation at Chicopee, Mass,
will be shut down from four to eight weeks
because ofthe continued rise in the price OF
cotton as compared with the receipts from
the finished cloth. No employees will be
thrown out of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

Probably the largest sum of Honey ever
realized from single whale is that which
the crew of the Lizzie P. Simmons, of New
London, Conn, have just received for their
latest capture. The exact returns of the
sale are as follows: From whaebone, S12,-
230; oil, 50, 499; total, 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-07

Now THAT Mr.. John Logan has been
nominated for Vice-President, his import,
ance is such that it is hoped the question of
his having acted as recruiting officer for
the Confederate government Immediately
preceding the commencement of active hos
tilities may be definitely settled.