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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Vermont News.

George A. Wattles's knitting-mill at
Bennington was burned Friday loss
525, 900, insurance 3d., 800.
West Randolph is to have a free
reading-room.
The Manchester Journal says city
people need not fear of being cheated
with old Vermont maple sugar this
year. There is no old sugar to be had.
The we'll known trotting horse Laura
Williams, owned by j. A. Williams
and l.. A. Drew of Burlington has been
sold for $500, to go on a stock farm
across the lake.
The lumber to be used in the con-
struction of the Billings library at
Burlington comes from Miles Pond, on
the st. JOhnsbury and Lake Champlain
railroad, aud will make number of
carloads.
A father and son named Bell at Fair
fax have been held for trial for assault
ing each other. The father threatened
to kill his wife because she wouldn't
make over her property to him, and
attacked her with a club. The son, 10
attempted to offend his mother, dis
abled his fathers arm with blow, and
then, with his mothers help, held the
father till help came. Public sympathy
is with the boy, who has found bail in
$4,000, while the father remains in Jail
George NJ. Colt of Brattleboro, about
fifty years old, shot himself twice
probably fatally, just below the heart
while alone at his Organ street home
yesterday afternoon. He was suffering
from melancholy and had been in poor
health for some time, never having re-
covered from disease contracted and
wounds received while soldier in the
late war. During one battle he was
nearly shot to pieces, receiving dozen
wounds. He had quite an experience
with rebel prisons and while at Ander.
sonville managed to whittle out with q
jack knife very passable violin of full
size and quite sweet tone. This instru-
mant whiin3 away many "a hUuI fol
the prisoners, and Mr.. Colt was al.
lowed to bring it north with him when
he was exchanged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Walden.

Mr.. Currier moves away this week.
School closes on the Heights this
week.
An evening school was opened at
Mr.. Eastman's school Tuesday night.
1t was six degrees below zero Sunday
morning, the coolest for several weeks.
Miss Olive Eastman, an old and re-
spected resident, died suddenly last
week of an apoplectic shock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
st. Johnsbury & Lake ChamplaiH
Railroad COMPANY.

meeting of the Stockholders of the st. Johns
bury & Lake Champlan Railroad Company will be
held at the st. Jnhnsbury House in st Johnsbury,
Vermont on Thursday the twentieth day of
the following business - LIST To if the Stock
holders will issue bonds for the purpose of
raising money aud TO determine the amount of the
same. End. To see if the Stockholders will author
ize a mortgage of the real and personal property
and franchises of the Company TO secure the pay
ment of said bonds and to do such other acts and
thugs may be necessary to make said mort gage
valid; and to ratify and confirm any votes passed
agreements made, acts done by the Directors
previous to said meeting in connection with such
proposed mortgage or issue of bonds Sd. To act
upon any other business which may properly come
before the meeting.
BY order of the Directors,
WM. r. FAIRBANKS, Secretary.
St. JOhnsbury, Vt, Feb. 90, 1854. 3l-33
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

watertOwn Union Live stock Market.
MARKET BKEF-A few choice 80 so a 10 90 extra
IS 90 a 90 first quality 81 90 a 81 81 second
quality IS 90 a s. so third quality "a 20 a "a 50.
STORE CATTLE-Working Oxen. per pair, from
$780, 5000 5000 $500,
Mich Cows AND CALvEs-s2O a s3s sI5.
500. Farrow Cows sis a $50.
YEARLlNGs-S12 0 $40; two years old sl4 $780,
three years old SEA $40
WESTERN FAT SwINE-Live, a SC per Id.
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBs-lnlot 50 90 500 o.
- so 81 so o 90 a so 90 per head extra s. 90 n
IS so per head, p a 81 per Id.
Spring Lambs Al a Sic per ID
Veal Calves, 81 a Tic
Brighton Hides a 7ac per III.
Country Hides, g per 10.
Brighton Tallow, a O. perlb.
Country Tallow az c perlb.
Calf Skins IL a ~ per ID.
Lamb Pelts 10 a IS
Sheared Pelts, a
N. B. Beet-Choice grade includes nothing but
stalled 100 to 400 lbs Bullocks. Extra and first
quality includes the best large. fat oxen Second
and third quality includes Oxen and two and three
years old Steers.
Sheep-Extra includes Cossets, and when those
OF inferior quality are thrown out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

PRESIDING ELDER MERRILL ON BILLINGS.
To the CaledOnian Il see by reading
the papers that your choice for our
next governor is the Hon. Frederick
Billings. Stand by him. Mr.. Billings
| know well to be one of the ablest
men in this state, capable of filling the
highest Office in the gift of the people,
not only in his native state, but in the
nation; one of the most eloquent
speakers to whom | ever listened,
doing a great amount of good with his
money, social in his relations with the
most humble citizen, gentleman
wherever you find him, honest in his
deal with all classes, an ornament to
society, man of high moral and re-
ligious tone, but no bigot in religion,
though he has his preference in his
church relations, as he has a right to
have. hope he will be the next gov
ernOr of Vermont. But one thing is
certain, he will make no effort to get
this honorable office. If he is honored
with this position, it will come to him
spontaneously from the people, just as
all offices should come to those who
are hOnOred with them.
p. MERRILL.
Enosburgh Falls, Feb. 81, 1884.
A WORD ABOUT TEXT BOOKS.
To the CaIedORidn One of the duties
of our next town meeting will be to
choose a textbook committee. Our
new law reads "There shall be added
to the studies required by law to be
taught in the public schools of Yer
mont, physiology and hygiene with
special reference to the effect upon the
human system of stimulants and mar
cOtics." Men of temperance principles
who desi.e that this law be enforced
should be chosen on this committee
Let the voters prepare the way for thu
| enforcement of one of the most right
eous laws of our state by the election
of earnest, intelligent men for thi
J work d. j. Z.
West Burke, Feb %, 1884.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
To Newspaper Correspondents.

l. Write on one side of the paper only.
2 Write distinctly and usually with ink being
especially careful in writing proper names and in
making capital Is is, Is and SIS, always bringing
the capital below the line.
). Put in few points, except periods and few
capitals except in proper names 1t is easier for
the one revising the copy to insert points and
capitals than to erase
4. Don't write a fine hand with pale ink
Leave plenty of space between words ard between
lines. writing on every other line if good space
cannot be given otherwise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

A report startling, if true-comes
from Manitoba that the people are pre-
pairing to revolt against the British
empire, secede from the dominion and
seek admission to the United States
1t is said that the Indians have already
rebelled aud seized the government
store houses, and that land-leaguers in
this country stand ready to furnish
10000 armed men to encourage the
feeling. There is no question but that
it would be a good thing for Manitoba,
or indeed for any other of the British
American possessions, to creep under
the national eagles wide wings, but
whether such an arrangement would
be beneficial to the eagle is another
question, and Manitoba should not for
get that it takes two to make bar
gain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

Congressman Stewart, says the Bos-
ton Journal, is evidently a practical
man. He is disgusted with the delays
of the house, due in part to its un-
wicldly proportions. He would reduce
the membership to one hundred.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Q) NO. (2) YES.
West Burke, Feb %, 1884.

To the CdledOnidn:-lt seems to me
that the boosted elderly of the press"
is being overdone. ~ Can't re-
spectacle man and woman get married
even in a public dining hall without
your making a splurge under "Took
her on the Fly 2" ~ Don't YOU think
it is real enterprising and smart to
publish such thingsf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

The flooded western cities might
we'll take hint from Montreal. the
permanent part of which ends at high
water mark. Below that point the
construction is such that the entire
area may be swept with impunity, and
after the flood is over the piers are
quite as serviceable as they were be-
fore. But the western flood is not
such bad thing after all, according to
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette,
which says the loss of goods in that
city i not one-tenth what it was in
1853. They have learned not to carry
SO much stock in February in the low
districts and find that the flooded
streets present ian appearance OF
cleanliness most charming aud en-
viable." The flood really seems to
have been only an added attraction to
the opera season. But the Cincinnati
papeI's sanguine talk is hardly wise.
for already we seem to see those de-
luded fasteners, who have sent thou
sands of dollars 10 the sufferers, prick
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

The Utica Herald breaches a sermon
to the effect that there is no need of
making mysteries of certain recent po-
litical demonstrations in New York,
because it is perfectly well known that
Arthur Is straining every nerve to get
the delegates to the Chicago conven-
ton so as to be able to claim that he
can carry the state, and the journeys
and conferences" of politicians are
obvious parts of the work. And it
thinks he may succeed in getting the
most of them because there is no other
positive candidate in the field. Oppo-
stion to Arthur is without organiza-
ton of leadership. and he may there
fore get the lions share of delegates
without much reference to whether the
lions share of the republicans of the
state favor his nomination or not
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

The democrats cannot expect large
representation at their convention July
{, for not half of the delegates will be
over their usual holiday drunk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

From the dramatic critic of the Star,
out in Lebanon. o., where the Shakers
grow, comes this: A patheticker piece
of action than which Robert McWade
gave Monday night as Zip Van Wrinkle
has never been seen on the stage of the
Lebanon opera house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

TO town-meeting voters: Choose
strong, reliable and progressive men,
without regard to politics or religion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

John A. Logan might just as well
hang up his fiddle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
ST. Johnsbury Centre.

WashingtCn's birthday was cele-
brated by lunch-box entertainment
given by the ladies of the w. c. T. U.
The exercises comprised vocal and in
strumental music, readings, an excel
lent recitation by Miss Zilla Stiles and
a temperance address. Socially and
financially the entertainment was a
success.
The widow Parker premises are to
be sold at auction March g.
The Ladies' Aid society will give a
literary entertainment tomorrow
evening.
Henry A. Nichols has rented the old
Butler place near Hiram Weeks and
moved in.
S. K. Huse has bought the A. C..
Albee place for $3.50, taking possession
March |.
Frank Drown has rented S. D..
Graves house on the Capt. Barker
place. .....
The following item appeared in the
Richford Gazette of February IA: "E.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

The bad working of the laws on
school textbooks is well illustrated at
the opening of the academies. Each
town has text books of its own aud
when the scholars reach an academy
III another town they are all at sea and
have to familiarize themselves with the
methods in different book before they
can make further progress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Public Opinion.
SENSIBLE FOR ONCE.

Frederick Billings should have been
governor twelve years ago and there is
no man on that side of the state we
would prefer to see as chief magistrate
of this commonwealth for the next two
years in preference to that gentleman.
-LClipper.
MIR. sMALLEY's ANTICIPATED "HoSOR.r
The democratic candidate for gov
ernOr in Vermont this year will prob
ably be the Hon. Bradley B. Smalley.
He has been for some time the states
representative on the democratic ma
tional committee. The only cOmpeH-
sation a democrat gets for heading his
party's ticket in Vermont is in having
the. honorary title Of governor prefxed
to his name thereafter Philadelphia
Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Newport, Feb. 22, 1884.
Ryegate.
INDIGNATION.

James Dickey and wife celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage on WashingtOn's birthday.
The friends began to assemble early in
the afternoon, and supper was served
to sixty-fve. In the evening a younger
class appeared, and refreshments were
served to about l4O. The presents
were numerous and valuable. From
nephews and neices came a china din
ner and tea set; from western relatives
in Illinois a dozen silver knives and
forks, cake basket, syrup pitcher and
tray from brothers and sisters, pair
of gold bowed spectacles to each
from friends in Boston two ornamental
willow easy chairs from other friends,
butter dish. castor, extension table,
lamp, table cloths, napkins, tides, cot
ton cloth, tea kettle and S25 in silver
coin. The value of the presents was
over $50. Rev. j. w. Flagg made
the presentation speech, and it was
one of his happiest efforts. He alluded
to the different intervals at which peo-
pie celebrate their marriage anniver-
saries, and gave with much humor the
significance of each period. Mr..
Dickey responded with much feeling.
Rev. J. H. X ,ndall also made some
appropriate remarks. 1t was a very
pleasant affair and highly enjoyed by
all.
The annual town report shows the
town liabilities to be S2,4S9 and the
cash on hand $40, leaving a debt of
S2,2I9. The number of taxable polls
was 256 and the town tax 40 per cent
ON the grand list. Selectmen White,
Miller and Chamberlin expended
81 ,42I, and Overseer Cochran 1851
There are now only five paupers de-
pendent on the town. The town tax
bill for 1888 was 1891.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

up their ears with an air of great in
terest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

Chicago scoops in both national con-
ventions-the republican coming June
3 and the democratic July :. The
Gksa I"Pa l arr ittIs PIT gut ht t9
been hired for musical convention up
to within few days of the first political
jamborce, not giving time for the big
barn to be put in order. But an effort
will Ice made to buy off the musicians,
SO that the band can play and Edmunds
aud Lincoln be nominated Just the
same as if there was no music in the
whole wild west.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
"A CRANK's REp-HoT OPINION.

As Gov. Smith, who has bossed Yer
mont politics for quarter of a century
or whereabouts by means of that rail-
road of his, who by his passes has
honeyfuggled the courts, bought the
bar, pocketed the papers, leased the
priests and fooled their hocks, thinks
that this is the year to raise Nichols to
the place that he long ago promised
him, why, he must be placed there.
From this there can be no successful
appeal. White River Landmark.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28
Wood and Timber Land For Sale.

Thirteen acres of wood and timber land also
pasture III ll2 acres. with BemIock, spruce and
cedar for fencing other purposes. To be sold at
a big bargain.
JAMES K. STEVENS Administrator.
St. JohnSbury Centre, Mar. /, l-s3 7s-u
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

The Argus and Patriot has been
pumping State Treasurer Du Bots and
finds that there is likely to be a deficit
for the present biennial period Of
about S2OO.OOO. 1t thinks the people
would not he pleased with per capita
tax and doubts the efficacy of the
corporation tax law. In fact, Judging
from the democratic organs melancholy
tone. the old state is going to have Il
pretty hard time to pull through under
republican dispensation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

st. bloomsbury. Vt. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1884.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-02-28

Couricr-Juurnal Watterson of Louis
Vile. one of the few distinguished
American editors, has presented in
congress a bill securing to newspapers
the control for twenty-four hours of
the intelligence they have collected.
The object is to kill of the pirate
papers, which do not pay for news but
use that collected by the associated
press and private enterprise. 1t is
barely possible that the bill will pass
and give the necessary protection to
the great city dailies. The country
papers can take care of themselves.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
A SPLENDID TRIBUTE.
Give the Young Men a Chance
How to Make the First
Favorable Break.

The Upton Times Of yesterday contained
the following glowing but just and appre-
cisiive mention of a Young man who Is
best liked where he is best known. The
Times SAYS:
Mr.. X T. Gentry Of Sedslla is to be con
graduated upon the numerous and merited
comments from the press in all parts OF the
state regarding his eligibility TO the Office
Of stare treasurer. These eOcOmiuns,
though apparently fl1ttering, are in reslity
naught but the gentleman's Just and "a
Iional deserts. Mr.. Gentry is a man who has
always been royal TO the democratic party.
He has held positions of trust and honor
and has acquitted himself To the credit OF
himself and his friends. His social and
political career marks him as one OF the
bright particular stars of the state, and
one OF the coming men of the future. His
commercial training and business expert
ence have rendered him an able financier
and an accurate manager. Rejoicing in
the prime and vigor of youthful manhood,
the soul OF honor and integrity. We know
of none whom We might more safely
entrust with the financial affairs OF the
commonwealth. The time has come when
the claims of the young men for advance
ment are paramount To- all others. Give
the young men chance, and make the
first favorable break by nominating X. t.
Gentry as candidate OF the democratic
party for the Office OF treasurer OF the
grand old state of Missouri.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Infanticide at Appleton City.
Special to the Bszoo.

APPLETON CRY, Jan. %.
Considerable excitement was created here
yesterday by the report that the lifeless
body of an infant had been found in hay
rick short distance from the city, where
il had been hidden.
Immediately after the report reached the
city, large concourse Of citizen, paired
to the spot where the corpse O. The infant
had been discovered ami up ip'estiRa-
ton il was found to be sii, rrrn child,
wrapped in an old apron and ~. red with
straw. After many wise sp.c,. ions as to
how il came there's was place wooden
box and brought i'm The city
where proper attention could be given il.
The opinion of Mr. Hall. a retired physi-
clan, is that the body had been lying there
for a week or more, and was exposed Ia the
recent bitter cold weather. This is prob
ably true, for the little wsif was frozen
until it could hardly be recognized as hu-
man being. Where the mother is no one
knows, and what motive prompted such
wretched disposal of The babe no one can
tell.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Crowder's Complaint.

John Crowder Yesterday appeared before
Justice Rife, and had a warrant served OH
V Paulus, a grocer on Usage street, to re-
cover n mare from Paulus which belongs
% the plaintiff The case will be heard
Saturday, Feb 9th.
him for some time SO for groceries. Not
long ago Pacius hired colored man To-
buy from Crowder mare owned by him.
The price Of the mare was 500. and the
man took the animal, promising to return
next day with the paw. The mare was de
liyered TO Psulus. who sent a receipt Tor
the grocery bill of SO, in payment for the
nag. Crowder decidedly objected to this
new way of settling old debts and has
brought suit TO regain possession of the
mare.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
sPRIGS FROM THE SPRINGS.
Another Grist Of Sediments
from the Troubled Wa
ters" of Eldorado.
Attempted Suicide Hash
Houses - Bottomless Roads
Shocked at Tom Pa,ne's
Death.
Correspondence of the Razoo.

Correspondence OF the Razoo.
ELDORADo SPSINGS, No.. Jan. q.
Eldorado is fast taking the front rank
for sensations. The denizens OF this
burg" were thrown into another fit OF ex-
citement, to-day by the attempt of Mrs.
r. y. Barrister, wife OF X. Y. Barrister,
attorney at Law of this place, 10 commit
suicide, by taking large dose of poison.
Physicians were promptly summoned, how
ever, and administered antidOtes and she is
now out of danger. Mrs. Barrister is the
daughter of Mr.. Gentry, one of our best
citizens, and was married to Bsrrister about
eighteen months ago. Her family was
very much opposed to the match, which re-
suited in an elOpement. Their marriage
relations were pleasant for a while, but OF
late they have been very disagreeable,
which resulted in separation about a
week ago, and il is supposed her grief
over their separation has unbalanced her
mind, and caused her to attempt the rash
set They have one child about nine
months old.
There is no doubt that the springs mere
contain great healing qualities, rs
scores of people from all
parts of the country testify
TO benefits received therefrCm. There is
one thing, however, the place lacks and
that is fine hotel. and until there is one
built here they can never expect the place
TO be much of a resort for health or pleasure
seekers. The hotel accommodations are
miserable and many who come here to stay
for a season leave In two or three days.
A fire i'm Clinionville, three miles from
here, last night, destroyed Smiths general
merchandise store and two or three other
buildings. The fire was caused by an in
cendiary. Smith was insured. The other
is q total loss. No clue TO the perpe-
traitors.
The mud on the stage lines to Schell City
and Walker is getting almost bottomless,
aud il is feared if ii gets much worse
travel will be stopped.
a dance at TabOrville, Friday night,
broke up in a row, which resulted in two
men, whose names were not learned, being
badly stabbed.
A tall, rough looking man has been lee
turing here for two or three DAYS, explain
ing the Bible AMI pointing out the mis-
takes of the various churrhes. Last night
while leciuring he referred to the attack on
the Bible by Tom Paine, and during his
discourse, remarked: "There may be some
of nv large and intelligent audience who
NAV have heard Tom Paine lecture" and
was much shocked when one of the gentle
men present arose and said that Paine had
been dead over ninety years, and acknowl'
edged his ignorance of his death. He is
supposed to be the same man, who, a few
DAYS ago, took some slaves down from the
mountains of Tennessee to sell mot knowing
the war was over and slaves had been sci
free. LUX"