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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
What shall Tom ReadP

You will find it very hard task to
keep the sight and sound of bad read
ing away from Tom. 1t is everywhere.
Ii he does not see it ut home some of
his schoolmates will have their peck
cts filed with it. Any quantity of
stories bearing such fascinating titles
rs "The Mailman of the North Pole, OF
the Boy Mazeppa of TIE Arctic Seas"
which is an actual title, can he pur-
chased for FIVE cents each, and in many
cases the buyers will dispose of them,
after reading, for two cents. Broad
sides containing such pictures, and the
opening chapters of such tales are
weekly distributed by enterprising
newsdealers. Bnt think these stories
are far worse than they used to be.
For even pirate stories had in them
the smack of the blue ocean, and the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
Presentation Of Account.

StTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT 81
- In IA obate COurt held at the Probate Office in
st. ,Tohnsburv in said district, the end day of
Sept, A ID. 1885.
Orange 5. Ladd Administrator. upon the estate
: George L. Lougee late of st JOhnsbury. in said
district deceased presents his adminis ration ac-
count for examination and allowance. and makes
application for decree of distribution aud partition
of the estate of sal deceased.
WhereupOn it is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred to a
session thereof to be held at the Probate Office,
in said St j ohnsbury on the 2Ist day of Sept, A ID
1885 for hearing aud decision thereon; and il is
further ordered that notice hereof DE given all
persons Interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully 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
il any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court, Attest,
1912 WALTER =. SMITH Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10

This is the end of the Victory branch
railroad. Beyond it is solid wilderness
ID miles to the Grand Trunk road.
Messrs. Stevens s. Co. have 1000 acres
of timber land in this section, nearly
all of which will readily come to this
mill. They have both saw and dress
ing mills, each run by 75-hOrse power
engines. They manufacture boards,
floor timber, dimension timber, box
stuff, clapboards and shingles. They
cut out three and half million feet
last year and intend tn put in about
five million feet of logs this coming
winter. They have four million feet
of lumber sawed and on hand and are
shipping about nine carloads a week.
Their logs are nearly all sawed ont
now but when they begin to log this
winter their force of help in the woods
and ut the mills will be about 100 men.
Although all these eleven saw mills
and vast tracts of timber lands are
within % miles of st. JOhnsbury post
office, not many have mnch of an idea
of the wildness and rOughness of the
surroundings or the way so many peO-
pie live in country without supplies
and with very few comfortable dwell
ings. "The only trouble we have"
said one of the managers, lis from iu
tOxicating liquor. How do they get
itP Send right to that miserable Hayes
& Co. and have it come by express.
But | have about cleaned out this
business in my camp. When | hire
a man have it we'll understood that
the first time he drinks rum is his
last one here, and Oh the first sign of
intoxication | telephone the sheriff of
Essex county and in two hours he is in
his keeping. The law may take care
of drunken men; / won't"
This is about what | saw and heard
in one days experience among the
lumbermen of Essex county. c. NJ. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
HOrSe-car Incident.

1t is a breach of good manners to
urge upon any one anything they re-
fuse. Worse than that, it is often very
embarrassing, yet every one seems to
think it their duty to force person to
accept even if it be but to close the
case A young Harvard student who
has the misfortune "to wear crutches,"
but who does not consider himself In
the least an object of pity, was put in
to II very awkward position i'll street
car the other morning. He goes on
crntches, to he sure, but is us well
able to get around rs those who go
without them. Hardly was he well
planted in the crowded car before up
jumps a blushing young lady and begs
him to take her seat, rs she can stand
so much better than he can. He does
not think so, and at length induces the
fair damsel to reseat herself. The col
or has hardly faded from his face, when
up hobs white haired lady, who re-
marks, so rs to be heard all over the
car: "My dear young man, pray take
my seat. 1t pains me to see you stand"
"rhank you, madam says the morti-
fled student, 81 am perfectly able to
stand be seated, beg" But madam
was obstinate; if he stood, she should
also. By this time every one was
watching the little drama, and inst as
the student was preparing to beat Il re-
treat Il young man who had been
watching him with sympathy came
forward, smiling, and, with profuse
thanks, accepted the lady's seat for
himself, remarking that he wasn't too
proud to sit down. The climax was
greeted with laugh that cleared the
embarrassing episode of its awkward
ness, and doubtless the young man has
long ere this been thanked by the stu
dent. 1t is too bad to make person
conspicuous, and shame that strang
ers consider it their right to he intru
sively sympathetic.-lBO Boston Home
Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10

StTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT -
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury, in said District, the 3lst day OF
Aug, \. ID. 1853
John +. Willard executor of the last Will
and Testament of Rufus ID. Wilson late of sutton in
said district. deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and parti-
ton of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred To SEES
sion thereof to he held at the Probate Office in
said St. ,JOhnsbury the 18th day of Sept.
A. D. 1885 for hearing and decision thereon and
it is further ordered, that notice hereof be given
To all persons interested, by publication of the
three weeks successively in the Caled0nian, a
newspaper printed at st. JOhnsbury, previous
TO said time appointed for hearing that they may
appear at said time and place. and show cause, II
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court. Attest
IO-I9 WALTER p SMITH ,Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
Why the Bet was "Of. "

A few days ago after a couple of es-
teemed citizens, who are close neigh
bors, had arranged to pass few days
with their families ut Lake in Oak
land county, one of them offered to
wager Il box of cigars that he would
catch the largest fish. The wager was
promptly taken, and the next day one
of the gentlemen put in an appearance
at Il fish stand in the market, and said
tn the dealer:
"Have You got fresh pickerel
weighing about fifteen pounds ?"
81 have SIR
"Well, | want You to put him on ice
and ship him to me at - lake. pro-
pose to catch him on a hook out there"
Every well, sir. | think III ship the
two together"
"The twO?"
ayes, sir. Mr. mentioning the
other esteemed citizen) was here an
hour ago and bought one weighing
twenty pounds 1t will take less ice to
pack the two in the same box"
The fish was paid for but the bet
was declared off.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
What the Rink Does.

The skating rink has not yet lost it's
power for evil. Chief McKane of the
New York police force says, according
to the New York Times of Aug. "a ::
"Roller skating Kinks ruin more girls
than all other causes combined. My
police records here are full of such
cases. And yet some still maintain
that the rink is good thing, because
they know of girls that are skaters who
have not been spoiled by it. Almost
as well might it be claimed that war is
a good thing because some soldiers
have come home from it unharmed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
Probate of Will.

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT, SIS.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury within and for said district the
ith day of Sept, A. ID. 1885.
An instrument purporting TO be the last Will and
Testament of solomon Humphrey late of st.
Jobnsbury, in said district deceased, being pre-
scented To Court by Edward g. Humphrey, the Eek
ecutOr therein named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
i'll st. Johnsbury, the Goth day of Sept.
A. ID. 1885, and show cause. if any they may have
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 sue
cessively in the Caledonian. printed at st.
IOhnsbury, previous to said tine appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
a true copy of Record. Attest,
1I-13 WALTER u. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10

In the Colorado Methodist Confer
ence the ministers voted to do no work
or travelling on the Sabbath that is not
strictly necessary to take no Sunday
papers, and to request the members of
the Conference to give no items of
news To such papers. Such IA position
taken by all Christian people wonld
set strong tide against Sabbath
breaking.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
: CLEARING OUT SALE :
ATWOOD'S
st. Johnsbury, VT.

SUBMIT FARROWS' ESTATE.
- The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Gale
donna commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
tate of Submit FarrOw, late of Peacham.
in said district deceased represented insOlvent and
the term of six months from the 75th day of Aug.
A. ID. 1885 being allowed by said Court Ia the
creditors of said deceased, To exhibit and prove
their respective claims before Give notice
that We will attend TO the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house of Theodore FarrOw
in Peacham, in said district. the Sd day of oct.
and 26th of March, next at clock in the after
noon each of said days.
m-Is STEPHEN p CARTER, }Comm.rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
DofeLs.
PERRY'S HOTEL,



Has lately been put in excellent condition The
summer travel. Those who visit Portland during
the summer can do better than patronize this
hotel.
TERMs.-sI.5O to 600 per day Liberal terms
by the week.
1I3 j. 6. PERRY Proprietor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-10
Administrators Justice Writs

Justices Record in Criminal Cases, aud other
new blanks for lawyers, justices andbusiBsss men,
at CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
ATTEMPTED aulnlnE.

This morning shortly after nine
O'Clock woman in an excited state
drove up to the Police Station, and
told the officer in charge that her
husband had shot himself in house
Mt the corner Of Alakea and Mer-
chant streets. Officer Felhbehr jump
ed IN the carriage with her and at
once drove to the spot, followed di-
rectly after by Marshal Soper and
officer Mehrtens. 1t was found
that Mr.. William Ebling, sugar
boiler at the Kukaiau Plantation,
had shot himself in the left side.
When found he was lying on the
front verandah of the house. DIR.
Henri McGrew was sent for and in
the meantime the mans wife went
for DR.. Gray, who arrived first. The
wounded man was placed in q
blanket and carried to q bedroom in
the rear Of the house. On being
undressed a bullet wound was found
on the left side between the second
and third rib. The doctors were
unable to find the ball, but think it
is probably lodged in the wall of the
chest. The pistol, which was found
on the floor of the front room, has
five chambers, is nicl1el-plated, of AZ
calibre, and one chamber was dis
charged. Officer Mehrtens picked
it up, and it is now in possession of
Marshal Soper. Eblng was quite
conscious while the doctors were
attending him and recognized those
around him. The cause of this
rash act is the old, old story, family
trouble. The trouble commenced
when they lived on Kauai, and the
woman stated she would not live
with Ebling again. While on Ha-
waii at his work she remained here.
He came down last week, and the
two have been quarrelling ever since.
About ten O'Clock Saturday night
the woman went out to the residence
of His Honor Justice Bickerton,
and commenced relating her troubles,
but the justice told her that, as she
had no warrant, he could not help
her at all. This morning early the
two were at the Station House seek
ing advice, but soon after went
away. A few minutes after nine
O'Clock the man shot himself as
stated above. When DR.. Gray
reached him he asked him to leave
him alone and let him die in peace.
The affair caused a good deal OF
excitement in the vicinity. AS we
go to press the doctors are again
examining their patient.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
A GOVERNORS HOSPITALITY.

On Kamehameha Day His Excel
lency the Governor of Kauai gave
luau at his residence at Niumalu in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Allen
of Honolulu. The numerous invita-
tons were accepted with remarkable
unanimity. But the arrival of the
guests was somewhat delayed by a
picnic earlier in the day, got up by
Mrs. w. II. Rice and participated in
by the host and hostess, as well as
many of the guests of the evening
The unequivocal kindly greeting with
which all were welcomed, as well as
the feast which followed, fully sns-
tanned the Governors reputation for
hospitality. The festivities broke up
at reasonable hour, and the guests
departed with pleasant memories of
a delightful evening and a lively APP
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
VIM, HORAN'S TRIAL.

In the Police Court this morning
the trial of William Koran for assault
and battery on Henry j. Agnew was
commenced. Deputy Marshal Day
ton conducted the prosecution, and
Mr.. II. f. Avery appeared for the
defendant. A number of sporting
men were amongst the large audience
present.
DIR. Tucker was first called. He
stated he was called to see Mr..
Agnew between nine and ten O'Clock
Thursday evening. Foundfthe third
bone of the thumb fractured, also
two cuts in the pit of the stomach,
one three or four inches to the side,
the other one in front being small
cut, as if made by a sharp pointed
instrument, for instance q pen-knife
blade. Did not feel justified in
probing the wound. 1t bled a great
deal. The side wound was evidently
made by sharp instrument. Should
consider the instrument used was
dangerous to life.
Henry Wilson, chief engineer of
the Mariposa, saw the commence
ment of the row and was the one
who parted them. Saw Koran strike
Agnew in the stomach several times.
Did not see any knife.
II. j. Agnew, on being called,
gave full particulars of the row with
Koran. His stomach felt sore, but
did not examine it. On the way
home he said he felt dizzy. Sent
for the doctor, and had his thumb,
which was put out, fixed. Some
time after found the cuts in my
body. Could not have received
them from anyone but the defendant.
Other witnesses were called for the
prosecution, but their evidence did
not bring out any new developments.
Two or three witnesses were called
for the defense, their evidence Civ
ing particulars of the row, but they
all stated they did not see any
knife during the trouble. The cast
was adjourned until tomorrow Sc
as to give time to find other wit
nesses for the defense. The de
PENDANT, whose face is still dis
figured, was admitted to bail on /.
bond of 5000 signed by w. II
| COrnWell,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
SHIPPING NOTES.

Schr Kauikeaouli brought 1920 bags
Of sugar from Kohala.
The S s Zealandia arrived here at 9
O'Clock Sunday morning from San Fran
cisco, and sailed again ut o'clock for
Sydney.
Stmr Planter brought 2463 bags of
sugar, Is hides. 100 sheep and II head
of cattle. She will be laid up this week
for general overhauling.
The schooner Caterinn is having her
deck re.caulked.
The sailing of the steamer Jas Makce
is postponed until tomorrow at 5 p I'll.
She will take the Planters route this
trip. She will call at Kappa, Nawili-
will, Koloa, Eleele, Wainiea and Kc-
kaha.
BY the Caibarien last evening, Bill
Williams received boat 81 feet inches
overall, Z feet ] inch beam. and 9 feet
10 inches depth of hold. She will be
sloop rugged and will have keel. She
is named Pokii youngest of the family
and will be used rs pleasure boat only.
She has comfortable seating capacity
for about 10 persons. Old Bill is now
like the elephant that swallowed paper
of pins. fearfully stuck up. Yes"
said Bill, as he stood admiring the
yacht, ''every man to his own liking.
and this is my hobby" The yacht will
be let out to pleasure parties who will
pay in advance and leave cash security
of not more than $4,000. She is now at
Ryan's boat building shop to receive
the finishing touches.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
PASSENGERS.

For San Francisco, per s Mariposa,
June l5-Miss A Blake, Miss NJ Choate,
Prof A = jerks, NJ SIS l. e Bigelow,
ii Agnew, Mrs a Rogers, e j Nichols
and wife, lion r NJ Daggett and wife,
Peter Tenant. Miss Lizzie Cockett. NJ
Pasar, wife and child, A de Seuza, wife
and 5 children, Il X McDon Id, NJ
Nichols, wife and children, NJ Papero,
wife and children, NJ Madderros, wife
and child, G Boadrick, j McGurke, r A
Olsen, j Meyer. Evatt, L Washburne,
Campbell. G Pet rson, w Hannibal,
Lycett, Mrs G G MISSIONER, c j Fishel,
j Burke, Chas Hall. p Hansen, NJ A
Brewer, NJ Cebral, wife and children, II
Hermansen. Geo Hargraves, j Buckley,
Misses sarah and Mary HaXman, Miss
Van Norden, Mrs G Simpson and
child, Hugh Center, j Dickins, Miss X
Dillon, Mrs Chesehrough, Miss + ReedS
A j Webster and II Chinese.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
AFTER MAXWELL.

Amongst the through passengers
by the Zealandia were Messrs. James
Tracy and George w. Badger, who
are on their way to Auckland to
secure, if possible, the arrest of
Maxwell, the supposed murderer of
Arthur Preller, whose body was
found in n trunk ut a st. Louis
Hotel. Tracy is the agent of the
United States, acting under the
direct orders of President Cleveland,
and Badger is the agent of the State
of Missouri. They had large
quantity of official documents with
them, the chief one of which is
signed by the President asking the
representatives of Queen Victoria
and the Australian Colonies, to as
sist the two men in securing a sup
posed murderer. Maxwell is at
present locked up in Auckland, and
if these two agents secure his ex-
tradition, he will be brought by the
return trip of the Zealandia.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
THE SPRECKELS TRIAL.

The trial of Adolph Spreckels for
shooting M. II. DeYoung was still
on when the steamer left San Fran
cisco. When the Court adjourned
on Friday, June 9TH, to the follow
ing Monday, Col. Spreckels, father
of the defendant, who had occu-
pied the stand all day, was still
being examined. He was question
ed infinitely upon the matter of the
charges so freely brought against
him in the Chronicle, for a long
time prior to the shooting, rejecting
upon his business and social rela-
tions in and concerning these Is
lands. In every case he gave an
unequivocal denial to the aspersionf
upon his character.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
Pair Shetland ponies Imported,
James Campbell.
THE HAND GRENADE.

Mr.. Z. X. Myers announced an
exhibition of the working of the
Harden hand grenade for Saturday
evening, on the vacant lot adjoining
Dodd's stables. An immense pile
of wood was placed in the centre of
the lot and at given time set on
fire. 1t blazed furiously, but there
was such a heavy wind blowing at
the time that it was impossible to
extinguish such n fire with the few
grenades Mr.. Myers had with him.
Several times the fire was nearly ex-
tinguished, but Mr.. Myers having
no one to help. him the heavy wind
would start it again. Had he had a
few more grenades with him there is
no doubt he would have cxtinguished
it. The power of the grenade was
evident, and although not success
full, the exhibit convinced many of
its great eXtinguishing power. Mr..
Myers goes to windward this after
noon, and on his return promises to
convince us that the grenade will
extinguish a fire as large as the
one attempted Saturday evening, if
properly handled. He takes the
whole blame on his misjudgment in
attempting to cXtinguish such n
large fire with so heavy wind
blowing
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
GRAND CONCERT.

On Saturday evening next a rare
treat will be given at the kawaiahao
Church. Miss Annis Montague and
Mr.. Charles Turner will give grand
concert, assisted by II. h. H. Prin-
cess Liliuokalani and under the
patronage of Their Majesties the
King and Queen. Miss Montague
will sing on this occasion a native
song composed by II. r. H. Prin-
cess Liliuokalani with q chorus of
Hawaiian voices. We predict a
grand turnout of our Hawaiian
friends at this concert. For further
particulars sec the BULLETIN to-
morrow.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
30 I'm
Central Park Skating Rink

This Skating Rink comes to the front
with the largest and finest array OF at
fractions procurablc. No catch-penny
affairs allowed here. Its motto is first.
class or not at all. Arrangements are
now made to have music every evening
save Wednesday. Ga this afternoon
music for ladies, their escorts and chill
dren. Tuesday and Friday evenings for
ladies and their escorts. Admission
charged each and every night.
Friday evening, June 10Th, an Ice
Cream festival under the auspices of
Meler & Halbc, their celebrated Ice
Cream and Cake being used. A cordial
invitation is extended.
Tuesday June 23, Fancy Skating for
Ladies. Prize, toilet set valued at $25.
the audience to award the Prize to the
aady by ballot.
Friday, June 90. Grand Bal Masque
or NJ isqueradc on Skates, each party to
furnish their own costume made Of
calico or other inexpensive material.
A prize for the most unique costume.
Refreshments furnished free for skaters.
Tuesday, June 20. Fancy Skating by
Gentlemen, Cash Prize Of $40 be award
ed by the audience by vote, free TO all
not having taken any previous prizes
for fancy skating.
1919 BIN D, p. SMITH, Proprietor.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15
MONDAY MORNING.

Kong zee, on charge Of mali
cious injury, was remanded at re-
quest of counsel until the 10th. John
Nelson, Waeue, Kahai, Kalulu,
Hugh Morgan, Pail, forfeited bail of
Sc each for drunkenness. Roma
forfeited $50 for the same offense.
Henry Bradley, remanded from the
10th for importing opium, was
further remanded until the 23rd.
Mr.. Hartwell appeared for him. w.
Koran was brought up on remand
for assault and battery on II. ].
Agnew. After hearing portion of
the evidence, further remand was
ordered till Tuesday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-15

0CEANlCS I5---MARRIED' MEN 8.

The match game of baseball be-
tween the above clubs came off On
Saturday afternoon, but only seven
innings were played on account of
the rain. The Oceanics made -
base hits, Married Men 5. Errors {:
Oceanics -, Married Men 8. Earned
runs: Oceanics 4. Mr.. Moepali of
the Oceanics made three base hit.
Mr.. II. M. Whitney, Jr., umpired
the game. The next game of the
series will be on Saturday, between
the Honolulus and Oceanics, and
will no doubt be very exciting one.