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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-10

country the true friends of this reform,
VIII do equally effective service, by
supporting as preliminary and inter
mediate measure, some one of the other
laws suggested. 1t is IA question of
expedients and we will do well to bid
Godspeed to every measure, although
1t falls short of our ideal, which has
for its object, the overthrow of intem-
Derance
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SqIlibs.

live dog is better than dead lion,
but since the advent of oleomargarine
live COW is not to he mentioned the
same day with Il dead hog. - Boston
Transcript.
The man who was hugged by IA
grizzly remarked on being rescued
that he had never had such a trcmen-
dOus pressure brought to bear upon
him before. Burlington Free Press.
A hOgshead of tobacco having fallen
on Il Kentuckian and crushed him out
of symmetrical proportions, the Arkan-
saw Traveller remarks: at can't be de
MED that tobacco taken in large guam
titles is injurious"
The curiosity of Il child of five had
been aroused by seeing magnifying
glass. GLOW many times does it mag
Nifty = asked gentleman, thinking To
puzzle him. ''As many times as yOu
look through it ~ was the quick reply.
A church organ in Georgia, not
working satisfactorily, was examined
and found to contain dead frog. We
are not informed whether il was. the
same frog which the soprano said had
been in her throat for ever aud ever so
1t has been stated, and some sports
men will no doubt he sorry TO hear il,
that tishing-poie has been invented
that registers every fish caught. This
will do away with all fish stories. mas
much as the angler with Il pole that
doesn't register will always be regard-
ed with suspicion.
a little boy accompanied his father
to church in the town of Massena re-
Gently, aud aiterward to Sunday school
Here he saw highly colored picture
illustrating the topic for the day, and
representing young Samuel talking
with the Lord, and holding his e;lr 20
telephone. Little -year-old, he
ing Interested in the talking machine
was naturally impressed with the les
son. The following Sunday he was
taken tO.church some 81 miles distant,
aud by singular coincidence there
hung the same picture on the wall
With a look of surprise the boy cried
out, "Dh, papa, there's Sam listening
yet n-t Harper's Bazaar.
Robert Wiekam, who is eighty-seven
years of age and the oldest man in
North Pawlet, can he seen daily saw
iuU and snlitfin,r his yeaI.ly- sunnlv Of
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VOLUME 47---NUMBER 2437

about his neck and declared that he
was the only person she ever loved.
Two men who were seated opposite
succeeded in calming the woman, aud
then explained that she was being
taken to an asylum.
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ST. ,Johnsbury Centre.

CongrsgatiOndL-Rev. j. I. Closson Pastor Sun
day services at IL A. NJ, and 500 p. NJ. Sabbath
school at l2 81. Wednesday evening meeting at
7.3O z. NJ
Methodi.t-Rev. W. \. Evans, Pastor. SUNDAY
Services at IL A. NJ. and p. NJ Sunday School at
Il NJ Thursday evening meeting at 4 30
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st. Johnsbury Post Office.

Commencing Oct. :, the mails will close at the
Post Office As follows
Passumpsc Il. L. Way Mail, South 900 a. m
No Danville 900 a. m
st. J. 4 L. G. K. X Way Mail. East 2.l5 D. m
st. j. q l. G. X. X WAY Mail, West 2I5 D. M
PasSumpsic X. X. Way Mail. North, 40 p. IN.
Vest Concord and st. Johnsbury East, 900 a.
Waterford, W. Wat'f'd and l.. Wat'fd 40 D. m
Boston, New York. Conn K. Val. Mail, 500 p III.
Northern and Montreal mail 500 D. m.
Mail will be collected from the boxes at Paddock
village and Railroad street at 3 90 a M and 3.i5
y. Box at Railroad street will be visited at :. 80
p. IN. : usual.
CHAS. p. CARPENTER p. NJ
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East IT. ,IOhnsbury

ngTeyattOHGl-Sunday services at 10. 10 a. III
and biO p. III. sabbath school at 1900. Wednes
day evening meeting at G3O.
Methodist-Suppled by Rev q f Burnham
sunday services at l.30 y. III.
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Ielepranh Ofiice.

Western Union and VI. InterndtionGl-in 81.
J"hnsbury House. Open from a m. 10 p. IN.
sundays, t" 10 am. > to p. III. Night messages
at half rtte.
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st. Johnsbury Athenmum.

Library aud Reading Room,-Free to all Open
from A. N. to II N. from to p. NJ. and from
: To : IL Saturday evenings.
Art Gallerv-Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
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WHY He WENT IN They were
standing at the front gate
'Won't you come into the parlor and
sit little while, George, dear ?"
''N-no, ] guess not" replied George,
hesitatingly.
81 wish you would" the girl went
on. at is awfully lonesome. Mother
has gone ont, and father is up stairs
groaning with rheumatism in his legs"
Both legs 2" asked George.
ayes, both legs"
Then III come in a little while
Philadelphia Call.
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DIR. Robert III. Bakewell condemns
the common practice of keeping lights
III the bedrooms of children. He SAYS
it has an injurious effect upon their
nervous system. Instead of the per
feet rest the optic nerves ought to
have. and which nature provides for
by the darkness of the night, these
nerves are perpetually stimulated. and,
of course, the brain and the rest of the
nervous system suffer. Children thus
brought mp are exceedingly timid for
years after on going into the dark.
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Robert Wiekam, who is eighty-seyen
years of age and the oldest man in
North Pawlet, can he seen daily saw
ing and splitting his yearly supply of
wood.
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A young man entering car near
Kansas City, Mo-, recently, found all
the seats occupied but one beside Il
lady. Seating himself here, he sat
reading "A paper until he noticed that
the lady, who was pretty and neatly
dressed, began looking at him, oc-
casionally winkins and smiling. He
blushed, and was in the act of leaving
the seat, when she threw her arms
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LOST in Wall Street.

lie was treasurer of county in In
diana. The other night about o o'clock
he made call at the house of an
honest old farmer, who was ON his
bond for $1,000, and after the first
greetings were over he began:
"Mr. Thomas, have some bad news
for you"
"Great Scott! but are any of my re
lashuns over in indianapolis dead 2"
81 don't know about that but Won
remember that you signed my bond ?"
eyes, | did"
81 am sorry to inform you that am
$l4,O 900 short i'll my account"
"NO"
''Alas it is true
''And where did the money 20 2"
"Lost in Wall street."
"Oh! that's it. Well, | wouldn't
worry over that. My son Bill will
take the lantern and go back to town
with you, and if you'll show him Wall
street he'll find the money if it takes
him all night. Probably lost it ont of
a hole in your pocket, eh p Wall
Street News
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Qrarrlers' 6nide.
~ Johnsbury a Lake ChampIain Railroad.
February :, 1884.
TRAINS EAST LEAVE 81. JoHNsBURY

Passumpsic Railroad.---Dec. 10. 1883.
rn.rN. .n,.rr. ,r....,. -. ......--........
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81. c9umsburp (aledunian.
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PUBLISHERS


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All kinds Of Building Material for sale Rough
and Dressed Lumber. Clapboards, Shingie, Latb
Doors Sash and Blinds. Brackets Mouldiugs
Hardware Nails. Lime Cement. and everything
necessary for building at the lowest cash prices
3stf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

Judge l.. S. Lawhon, Of Floresville, is
at the Central.
Major Waelder and family have re-
turned from the North.
Captain j. o. Deweese has returned
from the Northwestern Texas.
Thomas A. Murphy, real estate deal
er of Fort Davis, Is at the Menger.
Colonel George Williams, a prominent
citizen Of Cuero, is at the Central.
John ii. Thompson and bride are reg
tered at the Central, from Owensville.
Francis L. Reyes, prominent citizen
of Monclova, Mexico, stops at the Mem
ger hotel.
Julius p. Swolay and family, of Ell
Paso, are at the Central. They are Wis
iting here.
MIR. w. o. Langdon's family left for
Houston yesterday to take up their resi-
dence there.
p. $. Sowell, Tax Collector and Asses
sor OF Guadalupe county, Is at the Cen
trail with his family.
Captain j. A. IIosack will leave next
Tuesday for Wichita Falls, to attend the
anniversary celebration and sell town
lots.
Mr.. L. W. Mutually and aunt, Mrs. II.
Carter, returned last night from their
summers visit to the Eastern States
and Canada.
Colonel r. II. Appley, wife and son,
and the Misses NJ. l.. and l. Marshall, of
Fort Ringgold, are at the Menger. They
are on their way North.
Mr.. Harry j. Haste, the popular little
railroader Of the International road, is
In the city to-day. He reports that a
heavy rain fell in Laredo yesterday.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

"A heavy rain fell In Laredo yester-
day.
Emerson has come TO stay, and will
not be undersold. DISH
Elder Grant, colored, Of Austin, will
address the Blaine and Logan club this
evening.
A fine mesquite block sidewalk with
mesquite curbing, is being pat down In
fronl Of the High school property.
The Juvenile politicians monopollzed
the Democratic meeting last evening.
Why does not some one spank them9
Mr.. Emil Fellle Is happy, his wife,
nee Miss Louisa Goloff, having just pre-
sented him with twins, boy and girl.
Preaching tomorrow at II a. m, In
Christian church, on Camden street near
Central school building. Sunday school
at 10 a. m.
The running of the San Pedro
springs street car line around to Mill
tary plaza, will be great convenience
to business men.
The International train was three
hours late yesterday evening, waiting
for Missouri Pacific connection. The
Sunset was on time.
"A defunct dog is lying in the river
at Commerce street bridge, and has
been there for four days. 1t is in high
state Of putrefactlon.
The city wore a Sunday like appear
ance to-day, with all the Jewish places
of business closed. There was very lit
tie business transacted.
Mr.. Gus Peltzer, of Tips & Peltzer,
left for Mr.. Charles ranch. near Kerr
Vile, 10 put up a windmill, this morn
ing. lie will be absent about eight
days.
Madison square Presbyterian church,
fronting on Madison Square park; Rev.
w. Howell Buchanan, pastor, Sabbath
school tomorrow at $3.50, and preaching
by pastor at IL o'clock.
The regular services will be held Mt
the Trinity NJ. Il. church tomorrow.
All are invited; seats free. Sabbath
school at p. M, at the close of which
the 5. s. Union Normal will meet.
Mr.. George Lester got disguised at
the Democratic club last night and
charged the chair with partially. He
ordered that his name be struck from
the list OF members, and left the house
in high dudgeon.
The sanitary condition of the city
has been allowed to lapse, and is not
near so good as II has been during the
summer. II II should rain hard now, a
great deal Of sickness would be the I'm
mediate result.
The following musical programme
Will be performed at the 10 O'Clock SER
vice tomorrow morning: Mass in c
major; A. Werner; Ofiertorium, Venil
Jesul Cherublni; Organ Postlude; SON
alta In Dinner; first movement); Gull
mant.
The mother Of Mr.. IL. Carter arrived
last night with Mr.. Mullaly and Mrs.
Carter, from Canada. She proposes TO
reside In San Antonio for the rest of her
days. She is now 10 years of age, and |
this is the first time mother and son |
have met for IL years.
The pastor Of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church, on Soledad street, will |
begin tomorrow at ii O'Clock a. M. a
series Of sermons on "Revivals Of Re-
ligion." The sermon tomorrow will |
give historic sketch of revivals. At
the same place at O'Clock p. IN. will be
given the first Of series Of sermons on
THE Seven Sayings on the Cross. - The
public is cordially invited to these
services.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
A Burglary.

A thief, or thieves, burglarizsd Judd
Il Zlrkel's marble yard, north side Of the
Alamo plaza, last night, extracting the
books and papers in the Office and $50 in
money from the drawer. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY some one pretty well acquainted
with the premises, because the firm were
not in the habit Of leaving money in the
office over night, and 1t was accidental
that 1t was left there last night. Why
any common burglar would desire to
steal the firms books is a mystery.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

OFFICE OF
ST. LEONARD HOTEL, MAIN PLAZA,

OFFICE OF
ST. LEONARD HOTEL, MAIN PLAZA, !
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAs, 1881.
Editor san Antonio Light:
As desire to make "The st. Leonard
Hotel" popular resort for stockmen,
where they may enjoy all the substan-
tial comforts of first class hotel, have
reduced my rates to correspond with
the times, to 81 80 and 50 per day. and
will be glad to see yourself and friends
whenever you come to town, and will be
on hand to attend to your comfort and
make your stay agreeable. Cars and
stages pass the door. Yours respect
fully, PHINEAs Z. LouNsBERY,
9l0.3m Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
SHOOTING.
Officers Shot Al In Pursuit OF a
RapiSt.

The vicinity of Military plaza was the
scene of Il great deal of excitement last
evening. Police Officers Ferris and Coy
were pursuing Jesus Flores, a would-be
rapist. During pursuit he fired pistol
at the officers. The officers were afraid
to return the fire for fear of wounding
one Of the large crowd that had assem-
bled. The charge agalns Flores is at
tempting TO commit rape on Thu
Menjeres. Being ba fled in his desire
he dastardly maltreated the girl, and cut
her hair off with pocket knife. A clue
TO his whereabouts has been discovered.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
Special Notices.

u.......... III. t,..i.t. ~ ......l.. .
b.reain aims ~" ''"' 0'"''' VI AIS" e,isif
''a s -
car OF Mnlte wine anu cIuef a n,inegar'
double s.reng'hi ny tne Darrei "a cents
o-io-lot OALhooN " "nhN'
DIR. Weathers wants to know OF one
case OF epilepsy that he cannot cure.
Money found to be well invested at
Emerson's. O.lSif
Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
Euorson "a doing and .,wavs Inns
dora a ,hr,vi,g bns,nsss hecause be he.
IIeves in advepiisIng, and that n satisfied
customer is n good advertiser. 0.1s.tf
RIOTS. Collie. Worms and Cromps are
speedily cured with WONDERFUL
EIGHT. No stockman should be with
out IL. At Kalteyer's.
Emerson teans evervtbipg ircIud-
,ng snectacles for nil owes q IStr
ws.,, 80
IL. "en.ners waits 70 hnoW vi ohe
case Oh epilepSy 'nat ne cannot cure.
III you wish to have set OF beautiful
pearIy wh,,e 'ee,n' uon guy .nen, irolli
uen',s., W. 'anc ou np III ,nSse ,'a.ule
kase y H,, y usrbs JnrDVK Ka ~ resu-
iariy' oni' q" veh's DoN u, hai'eye' o.
Emerson VIII sell al forfeited pledges
at public cutlery on Thursday, Septem..
Der 20, 1881, MT III O'CLOCK n. IN. V.l6.t
Homeopathy is dead, and the old
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

To attend the town lot sales on Friday
and Saturday. 20 and "a, of this month,
ut Wichita Falls, Texas, which, together
with the celebration of the second an
niversary OF that wonder town, will
afford both profit and pleasure to those
who may attend. Captain Hosack will
be pleased TO have your company and
will leave for Wichita Falls on Tuesday
%. All who cannot go should see him
and give him their orders as the invest
ment will pay. 9-2O-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

The LIGHT Annual and Guide for 1885
Is now in the hands Of the printer. An
edition of 5000 copies will be printed
The book will be valuable advertising
medium, and business men desiring
space are requested to send in Their
copy early. 9-lg-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

We are able to give the trade this fall
as good styles and workmanship in Gus
tom made clothing, as can be had any
where. PANCOAsT Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Sugars, Coffees, Teas, at prices that can
not be undersold at the Cash Grocery
Store of Emanuel Abrahams, 2OG Com
merce street. 9-15-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Arriving every day, consisting of Mack
erel, Pickles, Jellies and Preserves at the
Cash Grocery Store Of Emanuel Abra-
hams, zoo Commerce street. 9-lG-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

On account Of jewish holiday, my
store will be closed Saturday, Septem-
Der goth. l.. WOLPsON,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Is the place to select your jewelry, as
he carries an excellent stock of fine dia-
monds, watches and jewelry, and will
sell at prices defying competition.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

just received at our yards, three car
loads Of California red wood lumber, In
sizes l. II, ~ and 2 inch. This lumber
IL guaranteed to be the best for all out
side finishing. ED. STEvEs Il Sous.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

+. Krog and A. Frantz have opened n
shop for general blacksmithing at the
old Transfer yard, corner Houston and
Nacogdoches streets. Fancy shooting n
specially. 0-3-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Our stock Of ready-made clothing and
overcoats for fall is now complete, and
no one can do better for you than Pan
coast IL Son. 0.lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

With fish, oysters, shrimp and crabs at
short notice. Frank Starr, Trevino
avenue, between Main aud Military
plazas. Telephone 36S. lost
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

OF Sea Foam Waters, for sale only by the
Commerce street. 9-l5-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

In good paying business; $1,000 capital
necessary. Address "W," care Light
office
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
Try a BOX

win close his cigar store on Saturday,
September 20, the day being a Hebrew
holiday. 9-ls-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Sunday, September 2lst, 1881, first APP
pearance of the celebrated Rhensh MIL
itary band, under the leadership of Pro-
fessor II. Stress, Royal Band Master.
Admission % cents. 0-lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

In sums Of $1,000 and upwards. Hilton
Il Young, pos West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

See our job counter ofsuits, pants, shirts,
hats, etc. PANcoAsT & Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

TO haul lumber, at the yards of Ed
Stoves Il Sons. 0-l6-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Sim Hart

We have in superior line of hats fol
this fall. 0-lS-lml PAScoAsr & Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Bought, sold, stored or repaired at 4Oi
East Houston street. 7-lltf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

Packed and stored. GEo. PEARSON,
0-lG-lmo. No. 8 North Flores street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

The Southern hotel bar. Apply at the
office. 9-lS-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

L,OH RENT-farm, 3mies from city at head
II OF river, e5 acres. 10 cultivated and suit
fence. Apply to Il. Junebecker, ut Hugo &
Schmeltzer's. 13-g-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20
CHEAP COLUMN.

Nmeets every Thursday at p. m. Castle In
Duilnig building, corner OF Commerce and
Alamo streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-20

LNANTED-A cottage house with no less
w than four rooms In main building and
kitchen; good yard. well fenced; must have
water works. Address "Renter," care San
Antonio Light.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-22

FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.
G. CoDKINGTON, ED1roR.

The Oldest Largest Agricultural Journal Florida
peculiar and rapidly
ss~e .e+. andF FIorticu interests OF
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key did not assist owing TO the death Of his
father.
Mr.. Charles Delmonico, head Of the famous
New York restaurant that bears his name,
has disappeared under circumstances that
alarm his friends.
Queen Victoria contemplates closing Buck
ingham Palace entirely. 1t is now used as
an occasional town house by several Of her
children, and is too expensive.
A Miss Sheriff, who was practically the
first English prima donna to try her fortunes
in America, has just died unnoticed in London.
1t is thirty years since she was in this country.
Ililario Balsan, the young Frenchman whs
wanted to swim the whirlpool rapids at Mag
ra last August, and was prevented by the
authorities, says he will make the attempt
early in the spring He is working in leath-
er factory in Montreal.
Governor Robinson, of Massachusetts, was
asked few days ago why he did not make
he answered, 81 think too much of my boy
to set him riding on top of . bubble. He
must prepare for honorable work in life;
besides. my family are not going to be fitted
with offices.
General Butler has stopped smoking. The
radical change OF habit is adopted by advice
of his physician. The Generate capacity for
work has always been something enormous,
and with the advance of years he shows not
the slightest desire to reduce his hOurs of
labor, but he feels loss of vigor, and 10 will
ing to sacrifice any habit that is calculated to
weaken his powers. He Is nothing of an in
valid however.