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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
''From Greenland's Icy Mountains"

c. w. Graham of this place has sent
nine cases of taXidermy work to the
New Orleans exhibition, all of which
was of much merit, but perhaps the
most striking of all was the "Arctic
Expedition" which represented a scene
in the Arctic regions, of some explOr-
ers who were dying one by one of cold
and starvation. This scene presents
an old tent with two explorers (squir-
rels) in it, one dead, the other just able
to move. In the back ground is the
place where several comrades have
been buried. On an iceberg is a polar
bear. Three of the party have just ar
rived on the scene two of them are
trying to capture the bear, while the
third raises the flap Of the tent and
discovers the situation of the inmates.
Mr.. Graham keeps photograph of all
his exhibits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Horse shoers could net be lazy the
past week if they wished to be; every
one wanted his horse slarpened.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
JOHNSBURY VT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1885

words, Stanton drove out into the road
and then stopped his horse. Snow re-
turned to the kitchen and taking up a
loaded gun went out and shot the ped
der dead without further words, his
wife pleading with him meanwhile not
to do the act.
The above are the facts in brief
brought out at the examination in this
place and The Caledonian added what
was then thought to he these pertinent
remarks: Liquor made n fiend of Snow,
and he took the life of Il man, perfect
stranger, without cause or provocation.
This should prove an effective tenn
perance lecture. 1t should dry up the
rum-holes in this county. 1t should
cause the young men of this communi-
| ty who think it smart aud manly. or at
least harmless, to take social glass,
to Danish the cup at ouce and forever.
| Unless they do, it is more than likely
that some Of. them may yet occupy the
cell now the home of James Snow.
| Our Fine Banda Note from Mr.. Herrick.
| Dear CaledOnian You give me al
together too much credit for the unde-
niably fine playing of the band.
Through course of natural selec-
ton" the band is made up of excep-
| tionally fine material in every way,
and its members have real "genius
|
for hard work" Working together in
perfect accord for long time we are
able to accomplish results of which we
are not ashamed, though they are far
enough from our ideals. There has
been excellent business management,
too, and although we sometimes come
unpleasantly near the bottom of tn
treasury, we are never without resOur-
ces, or well-founded belief that the
treasurer will bring us through. My
thanks are due you for many kind
words. l hope they are not altogether
undeserved but l am most anxious
that my associates shall have full cred
it for their honest and faithful work to
which is mostly due any success the
band has achieved
w. HI. HERRICK.
OrI IO2E
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Lectures Coming

Lectures Coming
The talented and popular temper
ance lecturer, Mrs. Emily l.. McLaugh
lin of Boston, has been engaged 10y
Caledonia county w. G. Il. U. for one
week in January. List of appoint
ments as follows: West Barnet, Satur-
day evening, Jan. II Pcacham, Y. w
c. T. u, Sabbath evening, Jan. Is
Ryegate, Monday evening, Jan. 10:
North Danville, Tuesday evening, Jan
20; Hardwick, G. 7. Lodge, Wednes-
day evening, Jan. 81 St. Johnsbury
Centre, Thursday evening, Jan. %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
ALL POINTS WEST

via the nrst class lnes al lowest rates quiek time
elose connections and baggage checked through
For timetables tickets aud an A.fon call Oh
address l. |. BISHOP.
Western and Southern Ticket Agt.,
O8N St Johu.hurN. Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Both Hands Of---Rum Did 1t.

Both Hands Off---Rum Did 1t.
Surgeons from this place went to
Barton Landing Monday and amputat
ed both the hands of the man who
jumped off the train near that place
the night of Friday two weeks ago. If
he survives that shock they will take
off a portion OF one foot next week.
The Caledonian of last week gave an
account of this stranger who came from
Montreal and was missed from the
night train south, near Barton Land
ing. The freight train which followed
later picked him up with both hands
and b Ii feet frozen solid. The man
proves to be Il native of France, has
kept saloon in Patterson, n. j., and
had been to Montreal on a drunk, and
was in or near delirium tremens when
the train left Newport. He has no
relatives in this country SO far as
known. The Passumpsic railroad is
doing everything possible for his com
fort, with medical attendance and
nurse The wonder and pity is that
the man did not freeze to death the
night lie laid i'll the snow 10y the rail
road track, us he had neither OvercOat
nor flannels on, aud the mercury WAS
80 below zero. The moral is-well
there is no moral for persons who
drink rum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

StTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DsrRIcr RS
- IN Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
1T. JOhnsbury, in said District the 18th day of
January. A. d. 1855
Dudley r. Hall, Administrator upon the estate
of Lucy Drew late of Newark. in said
district. deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance. and makes
application for a decree of distribution and pRrti-
tiOn of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to a
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. Jobnsbury, the goth day of January,
A. ID. 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 successfully in the CaledOnian 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, If
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court Attest
1918 WALTER Z. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Pardoned by the Governor.

James Snow, who was convicted OF
murder in the second degree in Gale
donna comfy court in 1873, for shoot
ing the Irish peddier, john Stanton. IN
Walden, and was sentenced to prison
for life, was pardoned by Gov. Pin
gree on new years day.
Some of our readers will recall the
circumstances of this tragedy Snow
was a drinking, shiftless man, and at
the time in question had been drinking
heavily for. several days. Stanton
drove up before Shows house one July
day, aud without alighting from hi,
wagon, asked Mrs. Snow through tbs
open window if she did not wish t,
buy dress. After few civil word,
had passed between them, Snow gol
up from the lounge where he had beer
lying and went to the door and order
ed the peddler away. After som.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Excursion Tickets

Florida and All Points South,
AT reduced rates during the winter months. also
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
New Years at the Atheneum.

The new years greetings at the
AthenHum have now become
an institutiOn-were well patronized
and seemed to pass off with more than
usual pleasure. The lower part OF
tlro building was fillad with beautiful
flowers and plants, while the band in
the hall entertained a large and con
stantly changing audience. Ex-GOv.
Fairbanks and family were present to
greet all corners, and people came in
enjoy the occasion much.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Passumpsic Savings Bank.


At the annual meeting of the Pas
sumpsic savings bank, held yesterday
the following officers were elected:
President-Emers0n Hall.
Vice resident-E. A. Walker.
Treasurer-Wm S. Boyuton.
Trustees Hall, Andrew +.
Rankin, Andrew j. Willard, Edward
F. Brown, John NJ. Alvord, Walter p.
SmiIl. Truman G.. Fletcher, Theron NJ
Howard, w. s. Boynton, Geo. L. Brad
ley, Henry c. Ide.
Investing Committee - Andrew E.
Rankin, Andrew j. Willard, Edward
f. Brown, Geo. l.. Bradley, Emerson
Hall.
Auditors-Henry C. Ide, Walter p.
Smith, Truman G.. Fletcher.
A dividend of two per cent. was de-
clared.
Most of the officers are reflections.
The changes are principally the cleo
ton of Emerson Hall, president, in
place of E. ID. Blodgett; Edward A.
Walker vice president, and Walter p.
Smith member of the board of trus-
tees. The statement of the banks
standing appears elsewhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Statement of Passumpsic Savings
Bank.
JAN. L, 1885.
RESOURCES.
Mortgages Real Estate S6s2 100 9s
Personal and Collateral Loans ass !574 IL
City, Town and School dist Bonds at par pol 7S4 90
National Bank Stock at par so 900 90
United States Bonds at par II. 100 90
Real Estate By ForscIos S5e anu '"' $50 90
Furniture and Fixtures, 1000 10
Interest, Accrued and Unpaid, 80 2s3 go
Cash in Natl Banks and on hand IS 422 O3
Total, 81. 1858 69O 81
LIABILITIES.
Due DepositOrs, q, 1907 372 SO
Due State Treas Tax on Deposits 1915 SO
Surplus. s269 -
Undivided Profits IS 1874 Sc
Total, N.35s. 600 "
"A Dividend of t,OO per cent from undivided
profits was declared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Personal.
Mr.. James Horton of Montreal is
with his family friends in this town
the present week.
w. j. White and wife left yesterday
for Massachusetts. They expect to
spend the winter in Worcester and
Boston.
Mr.. Edward I. Robinson of Jackson
vile, Florida, was married last month
to Miss Allie Barber of Camden, n. Y.
Mr.. Robinson is son of Calvin l.. Rob
insOn, Esq, and both are well known
in this town and state where they have
many relatives and friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Jan. Bird, 1885.
SUMMERVILLE;.

District clerk, j. n. Gale, furnishes
us the following statistics from school
district number Is:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Polo.
The first game of polo in st. Johns
bury was played at the rink last Thurs
day evening. The following is the per
sonal of the clubs: Stars-Geo. Dorm,
A. }. COrriveau, - Page, Bert
geon. St. Johnsbury-F. II. Wood
bury, G. II. Frost, J. l.. Reyes, f. Rem
frew, A. f. Walker. They appeared
in uniform and commenced the game
ut half past nine, and continued it
about fifteen minutes, the Stars win
ming the game. The many spectators
present had just begun to see the point
of this new game when it was closed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Carlton Felch and G. w. Farr,
were elected representatives by Gale
donna Lodge Odd Fellows, last Mon
day evening, with l.. F. Miner as sub
stitnte. The session of the Grand
lodge will he holden at Montpelier the
first week in February. The lodge
elected as trustees, O. IL. Henderson
III. Z. Randall and Is. F.. Rullids. The
report of the officers show that some
four hundred dollars has been expend-
ed the past year caring for the sick,
there having been an unusual amount
of sickness among the members.
Mr.. A. l.. Hardy of this place
offered last year to the children of the
Congregational Sunday school at West
Randolph-his former heme-rewards
if they would be present at the preach
ing service each Sunday, and would
write the date, preachers name, text,
and some thoughts in ID little text
book which was furnished them. On
Christmas Mr.. Hardy went down to
fulfil his pledge, and had the great
pleasure of presenting thirty beautiful
books to as many faithful children.
If there was any one happier over the
result than these children, it must have
been Mr.. Hardy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Number of persons using tobacco,
l7s. Religious preferences Metho-
dist, so; Congregationalist, 76,; Free
Baptist, IA ; Uuiversalist, IA Catho-
lie, 38l ; Calvinist Baptist, Sc Advent,
IL Episcopal, 10; Presbyterian, 8;
''IIome" Baptist, 1862. Number of for
eign parentage, 1917. number Of Amer
lean parentage, 5l4. Number of births,
30 deaths, q. Total males, 452 fe-
males, 4S9.
Two ladies living on Caledonia ST.,
did noble service Wednesday morning
early in scattering sand on the side
deserve vote of thanks. Now boys,
do not feel badly. Public safety de-
mands it. Just coast in the street and
keep good natured.
BARNET.
Mrs. Peter Lindsay was severely in
.jured new years day by being thrown
from a wagon. She was going with
her husband to visit their daughter in
South Peacham, and when near West
Barnet the king bolt of the wagon
came out, throwing the occupants
violently to the ground. Mrs. Lind
say was taken some two miles to heI
daughters house, where at last ac-
counts she remained. 1t is hoped her
injuries are not serious.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
A CARD.

For further toeon me'cs see 4tt page.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
SIeiOh.
ht-Passenqer
j. n. HUMPHREY,
TEACHER OF VOCAL MUSIC.
Caledonia Agricultural Society.

Private instruction given in voice building and
the art of singing. Room in Music Hall Block
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Weather Record.

At Bingham's drug store for the week ending
Jan. Z 1875
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

tax for $3.50, thus saving the village
$75. No notice was taken of this Of
fer, and Mr.. Pike was elected without
a dissenting voice which would seem
to show that the meeting did not care
to save S75 for the village, or that
they did not want Mr.. Willard. Such
action on the part of meeting that
went in for retrenchment of expenses
viii bear some explanation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Honors to a Vermonter.

Honors to Vermonter.
Our Peacham readers, as well us
many others, will be interested in
learning that Oliver johnson, the old
editor, abOlitionist, and friend of all
human rights, was hOnored 10y II re-
cepti0n on the occasion of his 18th
birthday, Monday evening, at the
house of friends OH Lexington avenue,
New York. Mr.. johnson began as ed
itor 53 or "a years ago, in Vermont,
and only left the professional harness
in 1879. He was one of the original
aboltiOnists, the come Outers, and Mr..
Beecher in letter that was read at
the gathering, spoke of him rs "a
worthy member of the triad"-Garri-
son, Phillips and Jolnson-''for if he
was in speech less able, by his pen he
was more able than they" Many ne
table men were present. Mr.. Whittier
wrote, 81 am two years ahead of thee
on the journey of life, and there are
few of us left and that is not so mel
ancholy a thought as it seems at a
glance, since their past is something to
be counted on rs a great help in the
worlds advance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

CLEVELAND Hats and
Caps, blaine hats at a dis
COUNT Furnishing Goods in
all varieties. Big line of IN
derwear, Cardigans and
Hosiery. The best FIN shirt
made, laundried and unlaun-
dried, Gloves, Face Shawls,
Ties, Suspenders, Trunks,
Bags, Grips, Shawl Straps
and Umbrellas. All the above
to be found at the
Passumpsic Clothing Store,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
Mr.. Ragan's Lecture.

If this town cannot have the far
famed StOddard lectures they are GER
tainly 10 be congratulated in having
nearly an equal in Mr.. Ragan's illus
trated tours. Last Saturday evening
a large audience assembled in Music
hall to see and hear the lecture,
"Glimpses of Scotland" Since the
lecturers appearance here last year lie
has greatly improved his lecture prop
er, and also increased the number of
his colored views. For nearly two
hours the audience gave close attention
to the graphic account of the lecturers
by the valor of Wallace and Bruce, and
made romantic by the poetry of Burns
and Scott. OF course the illustrations
were beautiful, and among the finest
may he mentioned, Stirling castle, HO-
lyrOOd palace, Edinburgh castle and
the moonlight views of the ocean and
lakes. The entertainment closed with
fine rendering of the exciting ide of
Fam o'Shanter, with views of "Tam, y
! the "auid grey mare" Galloway kirk
| and ''The keystane % the brig" The
evening spent in Scotland, with the
places and scenery rendered almost
actual by the excellently managed
stereopticon views, was heartily en-
joyed by all, and we bespeak for Mr.
Raglan large audience if he ever visits
us again, as we sincerely hope he will
Failure of the Hungarian Band.
| The Hungarian band, advertised il
the Y. NJ. C. A. course for next Tues
day evening, have broken their en-
| gagement, and will not appear here
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

-Some very Contemplating" news
papers have published the alleged fact
that neither of the st. Johnsbury banks
will pay dividends this month. Not
withstauding, the First national will
pay its usual 50 share at the usual
time, Jan. 10. 1t would seem to I've
better not to print quite so much
"news" than to print so much that isn't
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Mrs. Alexander Dunnctt was ia
ken violently i'll ut Bellows Falls Tues
day night of last week and is still con-
sidered IN a critical state. DIR. Billiard
was called down there this week. He
says the difficulty is gastric fever and
that if she RECEIVERS it will necessarily
be a slow recovery. Mr.. and Mrs.
nunnett were Oh their bridal trip
when this sad event overlook them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

Mrs. Perley F. Hazen began her
engagement as contralt0 in the North
church choir last Sabbath, taking the
place of Mrs. VIM. c. Tyler, who has
sung most acceptably there for the
past three months
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08
BRIEF LOCALS.

Note The dash - indicates below zero.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

}. o. Dodge was brought be
fore the authorities here on Mon
day on complaint of selling liquor.
Evidence sufficient to convict was lack
ing and he was discharged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

The children are taking the viii
lage by storm, this week, and it will
not be their fault if our people gener-
ally do not witness the stereOpticon
views of CeylOn next Monday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

The public examinations at the
close of the Academy term take place
to- day and tomorrow to which friends
of the school are invited. On Friday
evening the annual exhibition of the
Adelphian and Athenian societies takes
place. There will be the usual variety
of of Orations, essays, discussions, etc,
and music 10y the Academy orchestra
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

The ANIMAL musical convention at
Littleton will be held Jan. 20 23, with
II. Il. Palmer, conductor, who was so
much liked last year. Misses Cary aud
McLain of BOrton, are advertised as
soloists, and John Thomas, bumerist.
The Temple quartette are advertised,
but the evening they are to appear is
not stated. Blaisdell's orchestra and
Mrs. Shepard are also on the bills.
There win he concerts both Thursday
and Friday evenings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-08

None of the above goods
have been carried over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
Curing Glover Hay.

Correspondence Country Gentleman.
There are three methods, either one Of which
/ think preferable to that recommended by Mr..
Terry, former correspondents. One is to start
the mower as soon as the dew is off, By l
o'clock the hay is wilted, and then start the
rake, putting the hay into small windrows, so
that the sun and air may still come In contact
with as much of it as possible by o'clock [
commence putting it into small cocks, with
their sides near perpendicular as possible.
After two days of bright weather the hay may
be stored with no danger of damage. By this
method the handling is done at a time when the
leaves will not shatter, and being mainly cured
by the operation of the air, the hay preserves
its green color and rich aroma.
Another method, with still less handling is to
haul the hay up soon as it willis which it will
do in three or four hours after cutting (if IL is a
bright day. Spread it over the floor in layers
of about one foot thick, sprinkling upon each
layer salt in the proportion of half a bushel to
the ton of hay. In this way q rapid fermenta-
ton is produced. The clover is cured by the
heat of the fermentation, while the salt acts as a
preservative.
Still another method, and one / much prefer
and always adopt, if in my power, is, in place of
the salt 70 use alternate layers of wheat or oat
straw. The clover, being stored in a green
state, undergoes fermentation The straw alb
serbs the moisture and gases that come from it,
aud thus takes on the flavor and aroma
of the clover Necessity compelled me to try
this method for the first time several years
ago. My yield of clover was very light, not near
IL sufficient for the cattle had on hand. / cut
it when in full bloom. and as soon as it had
wited began storing IT away l first spread over
the floor thick layer of straw, then thin layer
of the clover. then thick one of straw, ard so
on until the barn was full When winter came
l passed it through a cutter, and fed to my
cattle. They ate it, all alike, with a relish,
thrived upon it. and L do not think have ever
had better roughness for them OF course clover
saved in this way would not be marketable hay,
and may also add that l do not think clover
hay saved by any method valuable for market
purposes but for home consumption there is
nothing equal to it for cattle, and as a crop it is
the farmers best friend, which. in due season.
with proper treatment, will surely give him good
milk, good butter, fat cattle and rich land.