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CHAPTER II.
Mr..

Mr.. wHITTLESTAFr.
Mr.. Whittlestaff had not succeeded in
what he had attempted. He had felt
but little his want of success in regard
to money. but he had encountered fall
ure in other matters which had touched
him nearly. In some things his life had
been successful: he had never had 4
headache, rarely a cold, and not a touch
of the govt. He was now fifty. and As
fit for hard work as he aver had been.
He had a thousand Il ear to spend, and
spent it without ever feeling the naces-
siry of saving a shilling. He hated no
one, and those who came in contact
with him always liked him. He trod
on nobody corns, and was the most
popular man in the parish. To tell o.
his misfortunes a longer chronicle
would be necessary. He had been OPP
posed in everything to his fathers
views. His father. finding him 4 clever
lad, had designed him for the bar. But
he utterly repudiated all legal pursuits.
'.What the deuce do you wish to be-"
said his father, who was supposed to
be able to Leave his son two thousand
pounds a year. The o replied that
It "Ouiu utNOlt HiIllsci1 W litcIdtuit.
The old Admiral sent literature to all
the Internal gods, and told his son that
he was Il fool. But the lad did not sue
coed, and neither father nor mother
yer knew the amount of suffering
which he endured thereby. He be-
came %plaintiye. and wrote poetry, and
spent his pocket-money in publishing it,
which again caused him sorrow, not for
the loss of his money, but by the OBJ
security of his poetry. He had TO con-
TESS that God had not conferred upon
him the gift of writing poetry, and.
having acknowledged so much. he never
again put twolines together. OF all this
he said nothing: but the sense of failure
when he was in these straits, only
laughed at him.
Then the old Admiral declared that,
rs his son would do nothing for him.
self, he must work for his son. And
he took TO going into the city and
specializing. Tnen the Admiral died.
and when Mrs. Whittlestaff followed
her husband, her son bought Cookers
Hall. reduced his establishment, and
put down the man-servant whose de-
parted glory was to Mrs. Baggett a
matter of deep regret.
But before this time Mr.. Whittlestaff
had encountered the greatest sorrow of
his life. He had loved a young lady.
and had been accepted-and then the
young lady had Tilted him. At this
time he was about thirty, and was ALSO
lutely d~umbfounied by the catastrophe.
He had been sportsman in a moderate
degree. fishing a good deal. shooting Il
little, and devoted TO hunting. But
when the blow came. he never Hshcd or
shot or hunted again. The Young lady
would hardly have treated him so badly
had she known what the effect would
re. Her name was Catherine Bailey,
and she married M Compass, who
made q considerable reputation rs IN
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RSs-As a whole. combining the great.
est elements of strength, of confidence.
of enthusiasm, of real worth and pop
u!ar salts action. it will be realized more
and more that no Presidential ticket has
for many years been presented to the
suffrage or the American people that
can compare with tina: of the Republic
an Convention of 1854. 1t is more widely
known than any other ticket has been;
it is thoroughly known. The men have
both been for years prominent in the
councils of the Nation; every act OF
their public lives has been under popu-
lar scrutiny; none of the campaign lies
which may be cOncocted will stick for .
moment or have a feathers weight in
the canvass.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-07-04
Mr.. Dlaine'S Character as q Man.

Rev. DIR. James III. EsOb, of the
Second Presbyterian Church in this
city, makes the following estimate of
James e. Blaine, which ought TO dis
count ten times over what is said by
Henry Ward Bee her and other clergy
men who do not know him personally:
II have known Mr.. Blaine since 1872.
During ten years of that time l was
pastor of tine church in Augusta OF which
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine are members. The
satisfaction | take in his nomination is
based upon such knowledge of him As
only a pastor can gain. l believe that
l am too true a Republican. and l
know that my conception of citizenship
is toe high. to permit me to rati;y the
exaltation OF any man whose character
has not the true ring. l have been very
near to MIR. Blaine. not only in the
most trying political crises, but in the
sharper trial Of grief in the household,
and have never yet detected a false note.
l would not be understood AS avowin9
too much for human nature. l mean
that as | have known him he has stood
Loyalty by his convictions, that his
word has always back of it q clear pur-
pose. and that purpose has always been
worth of the highest manhood. In his
house he was always the soul of genialty
and good heart. 1t was always summer
in that house. whatever the Maine
winter might be without. And not
only his rich neighbors and kinsmen,
welcomed him home. but a long line of
the poor hailed the return of that fami-
" As a special Providence. In the
church he is hOnOred an1 beloved. The
good old New England custom OF
church-gOing with all the guests
is enforced strictly in the Blaine
household. Whoever is under his roof,
from the President down. is expected
to be with the family at church. Fair
we'll filled. Not only his presence on
Sunday, but his influence. hi, wise
counsels, his purse, are freely devoted
to the interests of the noble Old South
Church of Augusta. The hold which
Mr.. Blaine has maintained upon the
hearts of such great numbers of his
countrymen is not sufficiently explained
by brilliant gifts or magnetism; the
secret les in his generous. manly,
Christian character. Those who have
known him best are not surprised that
his friends all over the country have
heen determined that he should secure
the highest honor within their gift. Ii
is because they believe in him. Tho
Office has sought the man, the political
papers to the contrary Notwithstanding.
| have absolute knowledge that in 1880
he did no. lift a finger to influence tho
convention. He was quietly at home
devoting himself to his business affairs.
and steadfastly refused wen the en-
treaties of his own family to interest
himself in behalf of the nomination. 1,
for one shall put my conscience into
my vote next November. ALBANY (N.
" .SDeCiaL.
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I'm the old DAYS no woman was al.

I'm the old days no woman was al
lowed to put her foot within the walls
of the monastery at San Augustin. MeNi-
co. A noble lady of Spain, wife of the
reigning Eiceroy. was bent on VISIT g
it. Nothing could stop her and in she
came. But she found only empty
cloisters, for each virtuous monk locked
himself securely in his cell. and after
ward every stone in the floor which her
sacriligious feet had touched was care
fully replaced by a new one fresh from
the mountain top. Times are sadly
changed. The house has been turned
into a hotel.
taxilorxnict In Raadinn Do haa
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AN OLD MANS LOVE.
BY r TRoIIopE

author Of " octor Thorns." - Fromlu por,on
az" Is he POpenjOyt" " Phineas Rnn.
The H 81 semb.r.' . The E0rdsn."
"Bdrchester ToWsrs," Etc, Etc.
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1a5-It is not generally known that the
follow no telegram was SEM YESTERDAY:

following telegram was sent yesterday:
HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE, Jun IL, lSs4.-Hoa. s. J.. Titiea:
In concluding your letter printed the other
day you request the Democracy to regard
your public career AS forever closed" In
behalf OF an anxious party We beg leave 70 in.
quire II the remark which you have applied
10 your public career holds good also in re-
gard to your private bari. Is the bari for.
ever c!rsed?" Answer paid. B,RNUN.
For the Committee.
Up to the hour of going to press Mr.
Tilden's reply had not been given out
for publication. ~. y. Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-07-04

bNrMr. Blaine a get along without
the support # the New York Times
quite as well as the Times can get along
without the support of the Republican
masses who believe in Mr.. blaine
Washington Republican.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-07-04

"A taxidermist in Reading. Pa, hss
q collection of $4,000 butterflies
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

Prohibition is IL radical remedy for a
radical evil and we need radical men
and women to carry forward this prin-
ciple. Many we'll meaning men do not
wish to be considered radical or eX-
tremists in their attitude toward the
temperance reform. But in our esti-
nation there is no sense in which the
word radical could be used in cOnnec-
ton with temperance where it would
not compliment the person to whom it
might he applied. Even to say thai
one is an extremist (Which is II limited
definition of the word radically in tenn
perance, or in any other righteous
cause, would not be Objectionable for
we should push our measures to the
extreme boundaries of right, and push
the devil in all forms to the very verge
of Christ's domain aud then off into
hell, where, by the grace of God, we
want to push the liquor traffic. One
hearted, earnest, sincere, practi-
cal and radical temperance man is
worth more to the reform than Il dozen
of your milk-and water kind. In this
reform we want positive men, that
have IA decided opinion and have the
courage to boldly maintain that Opin-
ion in the face of all opponents. Yes,
brothers, be radical, and when the
word is applied to you don't regard it
as obnoxious, but rather as cOmpli-
ment.-[ Maine Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11
LimcOIm'S Letter Of Acceptance.

Abraham Lincoln'S letter accepting
the Republican nomination in 1860 was
Il very brief document in comparison
with the later fashion. 1t was Us fol
lows:
Springfield, ILL.,, May %, 1860.
Sir,-l accept the nomination ten
dcred me by the convention over which
You presided. of which | am formally
appraised in il letter of yourself and
others acting rs IL committee of the
convention for that purpose. The dec
laration of principles and sentiments
which accompanies your letter meets
my approval. and it shall he my care
not to violate it or disregard it in any
part. Imploring the assistance of Di-
vine Providence and with due regard
to the views and feelings of all who
are represented in the convention, to
the rights of all the States and Terrific
ries and people of the nation, to the
inviolablity of the Constitution aud
the perpetual union, harmony and
prosperity of all, am most happy to
cooperate for the practical success of
the principles declared by the conven-
ton. Your obliged friend and fellow
citizen, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

all superfiuous horn, neither should
the natural barrier at the heels, pro-
vided for the express purpose of keep
ing the foot expanded, ever be cut in
to, as is the almost universal custom,
under the insane idea that it "opens
out the foot. No greater folly or bar
barity can be committed, and no surer
way could be devised for producing
contraction with its attendant evils.
The walls of the hOOf should never be
rasped. 1t is by this process that the
external fibres of the horn are destroy
ed, the beautiful polish removed, and
the internal surface exposed, whereby
the entire structure is rendered more
brittle and untitled TO perform its func-
tions. Let the intelligent farmer who
has hitherto given little or no thought
to this important subject, follow the
above instructions, and satisfy himself
of their correctness, and tell them to
his neighbors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11
Vermont News.

The new st. Joseph's college, Bur-
lington, starts of with forty-siX board
ing pupils and large number of day
pupils.
\. ID. Martins box shop and dwell
ing house were burned ut No. Spring
field on "Wednesday of last week. Loss
over $1,000.
At Cambridge Junction, barn with
fifteen tons of hay and farming tools,
the property of X. :. Fuller, was burn
ed. 1t was valued mt 800; insured
for $3.50.
The Brattleboro Rcformer says it is
thought that Colonel Greenleaf will re-
sign before another muster. and that
Northumberland Estey, who is a
good tactician, will lie promoted to the
colonelcy.
Daniel Haley and team were struck
10y railroad train just below North
PoWnal. Mr.. Haley's head was cut
badly. One horse was killed and the
wagon demolished. Two of his broth
ers were in tn. wagon with him, and
one, Josiah, sustained an injury of the
leg.
John w. Harrison, but who is sup
posed to be John w. Mcmahon, an en-
bezzler of 100000 from the Leather
Manufacturers bank of New York, who
was arrested in Readsboro, Sunday, is
in jail ut Bennington. There is "A re-
ward of $500 for McMahon's apprehen
sion.
Adams and Parks store and express
office at the Chester depot were enter
ed by burglars Tuesday night, Sept ,.
Several unsuccessful attempts were
made by them at each place to blow
open the safes. At the store $40 in
silver WAS taken and several bunc hes
of kid gloves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11
About Shooting Horses.

1t may he asked whether it is not
practicable in many eases to dispense
with ShOeing. We answer most I'M
hcsitatingly yes, with great benefit to
the animal rs well as to the owner.
There are many country districts where
the roads are of turf. or are sandy. and
where shoes are unnecessary. If the
colt is never subjected to this process.
the foot acquires that natural lirmncSS
and hardness which will serve the ami
NAL under ordinary circumstances. In
winter, when the road are very slip
perry. and the horse is called upon for
heavy drafts, in many cases we must
provide means 10y which he can gain
a tirmer foothold and this, in the pres
ent state ofou knowledge, can only be
done 10y shoes furnished with calkS.
We do but follow blind and foolish
custom where we apply shoes without
the necessity. When shoes have been
constantly worn, and it is desirable to
dispense with them, great care must Ice
exercised in gradually accuStoming the
foot to this new condition. and no
long or severe labor should bc at once
demanded of the animal.
Calks are detrimental under any cir
cumstances, and shonld always be
avoided If possible. There can he no
reason or excuse for their use on road
horses of light draft in summer, even
on pavcmcnts. When actually re-
quircd, it is very essential that they
should have an equal bearing on all
sides. ut the toe ~ well as at the heels.
Any unequal distribution of the weight
of the animal Is sure to bring about
strains of the ligamcnts. SineWs. and
muscles. The fashionable heel of the
modern belle is not more sure to lay
the foundation for future suffering.
No shoe should Ice allowed to remain
upon the foot more than four or five
weeks. Many farmers patroniZe the
farricr who nails on the shoes 50 that
they will remain more than double tliis
time. with the idea that such Il pro-
ceeding is economical, whereas, it is
the furthcrcst possible remove from
economy. As the growth of the horn
is constantly downward and outward,
the shoe, which when applied weeks
before, was fitted to the feet, has now
become altogether too small, and CON
sequently there is constant pressu
upon the sensitive portions at the quar-
lcis, causing cOIuS anu olhti dHtcliohs.
On the removal of the shoe, if again tn
be applied, the ground surface of the
wall of the hoof must be reduced by
the rasp to a perfect level, which can
be attained by the eye accustomed to
good work. The level of the un-
touched sole forms a ready and practi-
cal guide for the amount of reduction.
Neither the sole nor the frog should
under. o the least mutilation, since ma
ture removes by constant exfoliatiOn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DTTRICT SIS.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury within and for said district the
23d day of August A. ID. 1854.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last w i'll and
Testament of James GOOdwillie late of Barnet
for Probate
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury on the 10th day of September,
A. ID. 1884 and show cause. if any they may havs
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose it is further ordered. that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
cessively in the CaledOnian, printed at st.
JOhnsbnry previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court. Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
A true copy of Record Attest,
57-59 WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT, SIS
- In Pr Obate Court held at the Probate Office in
ST. JOhnsburv, in said district, the 26th day OF
August, A. ID. 1884.
William Higgins. Administrators. with Will n
nexed upon the estate of esse Cheney, late of St
Johnsbury in said district, deceased makes appli-
cation to said Court for license to sell the whole
of the real estate of said deceased, representing
that il would be beneficial to the Heirs, Devsees
and Legatees and all Interested in said estate to
sell the whole of said real estate and convert the
same into money; and he brings with him into
court Herewith the consent and appreciation, in
writing of all Heirs, Devsees and Legatees of said
estate residing in this state
WhereupOn it is ordered by said court that said
application come under consideration and be heard
the 18th day of Sept A. d. 1894. at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury and it is further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof, by
publication of notice OF this application and order
thereon three weeks successfully in the CaedO-
MAN printed at ST. Johnsbury, before said time OF
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place, and if they see cause object thereto.
By the Court, Attest,
$3.50 WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11
WALTER T. SMITH, Jndge.
A true copy of Record, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge

CTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT, SIS
= In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in st. JOhnsbury, in said District, on the Sd day
of September A. ID. 1884.
William NJ. HOvey, Executor Of the last Will
and Testament of Caroline w. Hastings late Of st.
JOhDsbury, in said district deceased, presents his
administration account for examination and al
lowance, and makes application for decree of
distribution and partition of the estate Of said de-
ceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred TO session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office in St Johns
bury, on the nd day of Sept. A ID 1884 for hear
that notice hereof be given to all persons interest
ed by publication of the same three weeks success
sively in the Caledonian, a newspaper published
at St Johnsbury previous TO said time appointed
for hearing that they may appear at said time and
place and show cause, if any they may have why
said account should not be allowed and such de-
cree made.
By the Court, Attest
$500 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

At North Bennington Walter Fenner
and Irving Wright, two lads, were
playing with what was supposed to be
an empty revolver. when young Fen
ner pointed the weapon ut his compan
ion and snapped it. The revolver
proved to be loaded and the ball pass
ed through and lodged in the forehead
above the right eye of Wright, who is
in a critical condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

The CaledOnidn has nOW been printed
nearly fifty years. Its character is UeH-
knOpn by nearly all in this part Of the
State, and a good many outside the
State. HendedUOrs to be honest, true,
pure and clean. As a public Journal it
is compelled to tell unpleasant truths,
but IL neUsr hunts for scandal. II belieres
hatd newspaper has a higher mission
than 10 pander to the Uiie or eUen the
sensational. !fts conductors hare not
kept ii up to the ideal, they certainly hare
recei0ed much credit for the high stan
d0rd it reaches after.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

Send six cents for postage and re-
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(NEWI DENIALI ROOMS

DIR. O. l.. NETTLETON, 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
ONCE hours from a. m. to p. m 90u
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

II any one wishes their buildings thoroughly
protected from the lghtnings stroke by the best
electromagnetic wire cable, composed of best
charcoal iron and Bessemer steel wire galvanizedI
in continuous coil Tor copper wire cablel 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
applyingtO WIN. WILDER & son.
St. Johnsbury, vt. Att
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PATENTS.
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EDDY. Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIAL
regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most successful
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official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ a person more trust
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Patents"
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

Canvssssrs in every county
NM 6hf6H in this State to take orders
w 6SAA WV for Nursery stock. Steady
and desirable employment
At GOOD WAGES. Experience in the business
not required Nurseries widely and favOrAbly
known For terms address
The C. L. VAN DUSEN NURSERY CO.,
Geneva NY Van Dusen Nurseries established
1919. Also stock at Wholesale eowtSepis
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PAPERS, CARDS, ENVELOPES
in stock and printed at short notice.

We do not claim TO do better WOrk o.
cheaper ,COrk than any Other establish
ment but zoe do claim that are do as
good UOrk for the money asked as any
printing office ,chere they pay their obi
cations one hundred cents on the dollar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

ordered an extra pair of blankets
spread on his couch and retired
New York Times, Ind.