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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17

The superintendent of floral hall
saws the committee that served in that
building were more painstaking than
any that has served for years.
The morning train from the north
Tuesday was nearly two hours late,
and brought great crowd from Cana
da and intermediate points for the fair.
Among the novelties in the house
held department is a set of jewelry
made of fish scales aud cut out with
knife and scissors by Mrs. Horace Ran
dali.
The number of entries greatly ex-
ceeded any previous fair of the society.
They were made up of 597 stock en-
tries, 4S7 in agricultural hall and 69l
in the ladies department.
The Methodist apd Universalist So
cieties and the w. C. 7. e., had we'll
provisioned lunch counters on the
ground where great deal was furnish
ed for a very little money.
F. Mulliken of East Barnet, while
carelessly driving on the track Tues
day morning, came in collision with
another team and was thrown to the
ground. He was considerably cut up
and was shut up until he could sober
off.
Among the visitors to the fair are
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Peabody and
Misses Fanny and Lylian Peabody of
Boston. The party came over from
the mountains in two fine turnouts
with six horses and everything to
match, and stopped at the st. Johns
bury house
Nehemiah Clifford of Walden was
arrested on the grounds Wednesday
for breaking into William Heath's
house in Walden and stealing a watch
and revolver. He admitted the crime
and was jailed by Sheriff Sulloway af-
ter being put under $500 bonds. bond
that is not likely to be raised.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
THIRD DAY

Thursday, like the first two days OF
the fair, was pleasant and the attend
ance very large. The cava!cade OF
horses at 800 was followed by the ex-
animation of the first class of horses
which took till noon.
The exhibition of the horse kind was
probably the best, rs it was the largest,
ever seen in this county. There were
two or three times as many colts as
usual, and the show of stock, matched
and driving horses was a joy to look
at. Among others, b. f. Haviland had
his elegant matched pairs on the ground
which took the premiums at the state
fair.
Among the specially attractive ex-
hibits in the mechanical department
was a fine display of musical instru-
ments by A. l.. Bailey, another of
stoves and hardware by II. j. Conant
and one by III. +. & ID. q. Woodruff.
j. 0. Hale had a fine assortment OF
Fairbanks scales and G. F. Gibbs "A
very fine exhibit of cut flowers.
Expert j. w. Simpson says he never
examined an exhibit of butter that
equals this show.
There were 1000 tickets sold Wednes-
day, and about $500 Thursday mp to 2
o'clock. There were about 5000 peO-
pie on the grounds Wednesday.
FRIDAYS PROGRAM.
In the races for Friday there are a
large number of horses entered. In
some of the four trOts are the follow
ing: In the forenoon COyle's Jennie
Dean, Hugh MoOre's McDougall, Geo.
Peck's Gray Jim, UttOn's Little Harry,
Tinker's Pound Maker, McCormick's
Foster Boy, Charles Kinks Butcher
Boy, Ryan's Gen. Ballard, ii. F. Pierce's
Cyclone, E. S. Paul's Frank and Me-
COrmick's Fanny.
In the afternoon come some of those
above named and George Wards Hip
Hip, Pierce's Morrow, Brooks Gold
finder, Peck's Black Johnny, f. X. Sar-
gents Bessie, UttOn's Clara and Taller,
McCOrmick's Little Sioux and b. F.
Merrill's Richard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17

introduction of temperance text books
in schools, the fifth denounced the
Chinese massacre, the sixth deprecated
hostility between workingmen and
employers, the seventh was for civil
service reform and the eighth asked
Gods blessing on the other seven.
Some of the New York prohibitions
lists got together at Rochester last
week and demanded legislation abso-
lutely forbidding the manufacture and
sale of alcoholic beverages, and if they
cannot get that, they want none at all
with respect to the liquor traffic. No
rum or free rum, the whole loaf or no
bread seems to be their idea of com
mon sense legislation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
HEREFORDs.


L. b. Harris of Lyndon Centre had
an exhibition of his noble herd OF
Herefords which won for him the first
premium at Burlington. In the group
was the fve-year-old imported bull
''Sir Evelyn" weight 2235, and the
two year-old "Green Mountain Boy
weighing l760 pounds. There were
10 entries all told, IL pure bloods and
two grades. w. /. Powers also exhib-
tied an elegant yearling heifer in this
class.
SHORT HORNS.
In short horns A. o. & J. Bemis OF
Lyndon had entries, as did also A. L.
Evans, b. S. & F. S. Dow, and NJ. L.
HOvey. Jacob g. HOvey had his IA
nous short horn bull on exhibition
whose weight is over 23OO pounds
He is as choice specimen of this
blood as can be found in these parts.
DEvONs.
In these handsome cattle there was
large exhibit, among others being
those of l.. A. Darling of East Burke,
]. & E. Batchelder, d. X. Wakefield
C.. l.. Stevens, ElmOre Sprague, Frank
Adams and A. B. Stark.
GRADES.
There were many high graded ami
mails on exhibition, everything not
registered going into this class. VIM
Roy, VIM. Lindsay, II. H. Wheeler
NJ. L. HOvey, Jacob G. HOvey, F. c.
Grant, w. Dow, Ii. NJ. Knapp, A. A
Annis, w. b. johnson, A. G.. Whitney
w. c. Lewis, E. b. Merriam and others,
made up a large exhibit.
There were great many animals
worthy especial men tiOn, besides the
noted ones above enumerated. Judge
ROss's twO-years-Old Jersey heifer has
furnished his family of eleven persons
with all the butter and milk used for
the last season. E. b. Merriam claims
IA lbs. of butter for his COW in one
week. w. C.. Lewis sold $50 pounds
of butter from his COW last season be-
sides the butter and milk used in a
family of three. Altogether the show
of stock in pens was very large and
very choice, both thoroughbred and
grade.
BUTTER, VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.
The show of butter was exceptional
ly large and fine. The fancy packages
shown by Mrs. Thomas Mason, Mrs.
G. w. Felch and Mrs. Winfield Hast
ings were very artistic and elected
much praise. There was also a much
larger exhibition of fruit than is usu-
ally seen in this county and very few
grapes were ripened even this cold
season. The vegetable department
was crowded and the year seemed pro-
pititiOus for large specimens.
MECHANICS.
Although the mechanical part of the
show has been abandoned by the man
ayers, no premiums being offered, there
were quite number of mechanical i'm
plements shown. Miller & Ryan show
ed beautiful finished carriages and
sleighs, also unfinished ones just to
show the material and thorough work
manship. These latter attracted much
interest. Hugh c. Moore also exhibit
ed Il fine lot of top and open carriages.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
NOTES HERE AND THERE.
FAIRS THEN AND NOW.

| FAIRS THEN AND NOW.
Cattle fairs began in Caledonia
county about 1910. Gatherings were
had alternately in Lyndon, Danvillt
and St. Johnsbury. The first fair in
st. JOhnsbury was held on the fiat just
north west of the tavern, on the ground
now covered by the Methodist church
and the buildings on Church street
for it must be remembered that all the
houses on the Plain were then scatter
ed along Main street. This fair was a
very primitive affair. About 1853
grounds were procured inst north of
Paddock village which were used a few
years when the present cOmmOdious
grounds were purchased. In 1919 the
entire premium list amounted to about
$3.50. To-day, besides cOmmOdious
grounds the society has buildings suita-
BILE for all exhibits, one of the best
tracks in the state, and seating capaci-
ty for 1000 people. The premiums
will this year amount to about $1,000.
HS SoCioJy nave always paul all pre-
miums offered and has no debt, which
is probably a record no similar society
in the state can boast. The manage
ment of the fairs has always been in
careful hands and it has been the en-
deavor of the officers to keep them free
from betting, drinking and other de-
mOraiiZinO Influences
A RELIC.
One of the curiOsities of the fair was
a wagon exhibited by B. b. Spaulding
1t was built by Thaddeus Fairbanks
about 1916 and 1917 when he was
engaged in the manufacture of wagons
and sold by him at that time to Chann-
cy Spaulding. Until within the last
Is or 30 years it has been in constant
use and is in good trim nOw-in fact
better than half the wagons made five
years ago. 1t is not exactly a living
bat a sort of running tribute to the
honesty ofthe maker.
The st. Johnsbury and Avenue
houses are filled to the ridgepOles with
visitors to the fair.
The same committee served in award
ing premiums on the household goods
and miscellaneous articles. They work
ed hard and well.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
PREMIUMS PAID.

Premiums awarded by the Agricul-
tural society, Except for trOtting,) will
be paid at the Caledonian office any
day next week. Persons who order by
mail should enclose stamps and name
the articles which drew premium and
the amount of same.
G. NJ. STONE, Treasurer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
THE COUNTY TROT.

The county trot came Wednesday af-
ternOOn. In the 2.40 class there were
four entries rs follows: F. j. COyle's
"Jennie Dean" G. w. Wards clip
Hip" IL. G. Moore's "McDougall" and
c. E. Kinks Butcher Boy" Won by
H. c. MOore's "McDougall." Best
time, IA.
In the class of horses that never
trOtted for money: F. j. COyIe's "Cas-
sius Clay Fritz" G. c. GOOdelrs "Nel-
lie Ferguson" |. ii. Halls "Cassius
NJ. Clay" and c. E. Carpenters Gas
sius Clay Prince" Won by Halls
Cassus NJ. Clay. Best time 80
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17

Shoulder cape C F Smith
ID Mrs Smith
Knit slippers Mrs w L Hill
Sofa pillow Ella Chalmers
ID Mrs p Miller
Sd Mrs NJ l. Lothrop
4th Mrs A T Evans
Banner Mrs NJ II MoultOn
Toilet set Miss L HOyt
Bead cushion Augusta Brockway
Paper flowers Mrs n Gale
Table spread Carrie Sargent
Lamp mat Mrs H c Cutting
Lace pillow sham Mrs ARA West
Tidy Mrs Fred w Carr
ID Mrs George c Sanborn
Lace toilet set Matte Gilman
Lace tidy Mrs Smith
Pillow sham Kate Farmer
Foot rest Mrs Trainor
Lace apron Charlotte Parker
ID Mrs j w Warden
Feather wreath Mrs NJ II Page
Plush violin Miss Lizzie Hart
Lambrequin c B Stone
Child's dress Julia Benoit
CrOcheted tidy Miss Sara Scale
Fish scale jewelry Mrs II Randall
Knit edging ID NJ Phillips
Point lace Rice and Powers
KensingtOn banner Emma Stevens
Fascination Mrs ARA West
Hand basket Mrs Henry Stanley
Pictures ID A Clifford
do Miss Mary Lucas
Pasted picture Mrs Il w Laird
Oil painting Nellie MatthewsOn
ID Mrs Robinson
Scrim apron Mrs c NJ Stone
Knit collar G. b Stone
Embd flannel Mrs Chas NJ HOltOn
II painted PLAGUE Minnie Thomas
Embroidered chinese C. Frost
Thistle wreath Mrs Geo Gaskill
Mineral display Arthur C Randall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
A $4,000 Sermon.

The article on the inside of this pa
per, written 10y the Rev. James Brand,
has an interest outside of its intrinsic
merits. Rev. Mr. Brand was a pastor
in Oberlin, Ohio. Oberlin is emphati-
cally school town, rs most know.
Thousands of young people go there
for their education. A liquor saloon
i'm such a place would be especially
obnoxious and dangerous. a few years
ago rumseller opened saloon in
this college town. The community
was outraged. Every well-wisher of
pure youth was indignant. Time went
on. The young men were allured into
this den. By-and-by Pastor Brand.
characterized the outrage vigorously
and presumably as it deserved, from
the pulpit. His words went to the
marrow of the rumseller and his friends.
They were mad, and Rev. Mr.. Brand
was sued for defamation of character
as ridiculous as such an expression
sounds when applied to rumseller.
They dare not try their case in that
county where the preacher was so we'll
known, but procured Il change of We
nue. to the city of Cleveland where it
was impossible to get an honest jury
on rum case. The result was that
Mr.. Brand was beaten, and that one
sermon has already cost this minister
$4,000. But they have been unable as
yet to stop either his mouth or his pen.
Social Science versus the Babies.
The social science-in education folks
have been holding meetings in Sarato-
ga the past week. One of the speak
ers. Concord school of philosophy
professor. talked about the education
of children. lie declared that among
the things that ought to be kept ont of
the way of children, AS injurious to
their tastes, are ugly and tawdry play
things and things provoking them to
produce discordant noises. This is an
open declaration of war against jump
III lstNhS anu TIL uOlilN Iput tuC Nv
erage American infant would give
more for "A tive-cent jumping jack than
for a miniature copy of the Venus de
Medici: and what boy is there in this
broad land who would care to live i'll
debarred the privilege of making dis
cordant noises ?" The philosopher goes
ON To say that hardly anything could
be more harmful to the taste of "A child
than grotesque, eXpressiOnless, dough- !
faced painted dolls, aud yet that's |
Just the particular kind of doll that
the depraved American baby must
have.
These philosophers, not content with
discussing the henceness of the where !
fore and the whichness of the what, !
seem determined to rob the cradle of
its charms. 1t would appear as though |
all sorts of dire disasters have come |
upon the country since Cleveland's |
election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17

j. G. Hovey takes his stock to Sher-
brooke, Oct. 6, and &. There is to be
an exhibition in that town on the above
days, open to the world.
One of the keenest things ever said
on the bench is attributed TO Judge
Walton. While holding term of the
supreme court at Augusta, he sentenc-
ed a man to seven years in prison for n
grave crime. The respondents coun-
sci asked for a mitigation of the SEN
tence on the ground that the prisoners
health was very poor. ''Your honor"
said he, ~ am satisfied that my client
cannot live out half that term, and |
beg of you to change the sentence
"Well, under those circumstances"
said the judge, 81 will change the SEN
tence. | will make it for life instead
of seven years"
A visitor to the watch factory at
Waltham describing some minute
screws says "A small heap of grain
was shown To us, looking like iron fill
ings or grains of pepper from pepper
caster-apparently the mere dust of
the machine which turned them out
and these, when examined with IA mi
crOscOpe, were seen to be perfect
screws, each To be driven To its place
with a screw-driVcr. 1t is one of the
statistics of Waltham worth remember
ing, that Il single pound of steel, cost
ing but 30 cents, is thus manufactured
into 100000 screws which are worth
Sill"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
A Cyclone Preventive.

\ tornado in Ohio, Indiana and
Michigan last week results in "A loss of
81 ,OOO. 900. A Scientific American
correspondent has got ont big scheme
for blowing up tornadOes, a sort of 4
diamond -cut-diamOnd affair, that the
people will be obliged to adopt if this
business continues. He would have a
key or barrel of gun powder kept IN
readiness at the southwest corner of
the house or village to be protected.
"At the approach of the tornado the
powder is wheeled or drawn as near AS
possible into the probable track of the
tornado, 10y cool-headed man, who
then takes his position To the north
west about 100 yards distant, and fires
the powder rs artilleTists do cannOns,
when the tornado is near or over it,"
When the powder goes up the tornado
is supposed to go up with 1t. 80 1t
would appear that all that is necessary
to blow a tornado higher than Gilroy's
kite is "a key of gunpowder and cool
headed man, and still drafts are being
constantly made on our sympathies by
the devastating work of the cyclone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
POLLED ANGUS.

t. n. Vail of Lyndon Centre had
nine entries of polled angus cattle.
These were great curiosity in the
cattle line-black as a coal, sleek AS an
otter and without horns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
FALL STOCK

We not selling out old goods but selling the
newest and latest in our line at prices to
please. Dress goods in great variety of styles.
ClOaks and Wraps, every one new this year. per
feet fitting with most desirable trimmings. Silks
and Velvets in brocades and plain all cOlOrs. Tri-
cots and Homespuns at extra low prices Our
Underwear, Hosiery, Yarns.
Ribbons, Kid Gloves Buttons
Ruchings. etc, are Just opened
be and these goods
Domestic Dry Goods retailed
at wholesale prices We buy
of manufacturers and give
customers the benefit Flannels
Tickings Shirtings Innings, etc cheap as the
cheapest. One $500 yards) extra Bleached
COttOns wide and fine at II cts One case COcheO
FOulords Cambrics, 24OO yards, 81 ncnes wide at
cts. One Best Prints $500 yards, at cents.
We sell Just what advertise. at prices to
satisfy. Come early and you will find it for your
interest to buy.
q. A. WHITCHER,
GO Main Street st. Johnsbury Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
HOLsTEINS.

II. w. Reyes of Newbury exhibited
his remarkable herd of HOlsteins that
won the first prize at the state fair last
week. The thoroughbred HOlstein bull
Banjo" was there, a sight for stock
raisers. BanjO's weight is now $500
pounds. There were three cows, two
2-year old heifers, four yearling heifers
and bull calf year old, weighing
nearly 900 pounds, all as ''fine as silk, +"
as the Free Press has it. 1t was fine
exhibit. Worthy of special note in
this display were the exhibits of l..
Penniman and w. n. Randall, both of
which reflect credit on the enterprise
shown by our fellow tOwnsmen. Mr..
Randall is making a specially of Sc
lecting and selling this breed and he
has some choice specimens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
The Gyatrdoniam.
st. John.bury. Vt. Thursday. Sept. II. 1888.
The Lawmakers Reunion.

The preparations for the proposed
reunion of former legislators at Mont
pelier, are coming on swimmingly.
The names of 25O5 living ex-members
from 237 towns have already been
handed in, and it is calculated that
2OOO Of them will be there. Anyhow
that number of pretty badges have
been ordered with the inscription, RE
union, 1885" on every one. Here are
the main features of the program
First day, Tuesday, Oct. q, reception
with concert in the evening. Second
day, Wednesday, reception by Gov.
Pingrce and all living ex-gOvernors in
the morning; address by Geo. w.
Wing OF Montpelier in the afternoon,
and Legislative session" in the even
ing followed 10y fireworks. Third day,
Thursday, historical address III the
forenoon afternoon, legislative SEES
sion; evening, grand banquet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
Announcement

We would call the attention of all cash buyers to
new
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
CATTLE IN PENs.-JERsEYs.

In Jersey stock there were some fine
exhibits by S. J. Hastings, F. G. Grant,
John Ladd, Jonathan Ross, II. II.
Wheeler, ID. 5. Cox, l.. A. Darling, E.
& Il. Fairbanks & Co. and |. p. Hill.
The Fairbanks herd, the Grant and
Cox cows and the Darling stOck-Of
Fifth Avenue hotel fame-were much
admired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17
OPTICAL LENSES

In the correction of visual imperfection by
proper adaptation of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-17

GEORGE RANNEY. c. A NORTON
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-12

The Mexican Congress has approved
the modified contrac, with Captain
Eads for n ship railway, and the bill
has gone TO the President for his sigma
ture. The amend ments add loo. 00t
acres to the previous land grant, and
extend the time for completing the
road 10 1894. Mexico guarantees the
payment OF 81, $50. 900 year for fifteen
gears, provided some other nation
guarantees 81, 500, 900 more for the cam,
period.
Panama Canal officials say tina,
Operations are under way on two
thirds of the entire length of the pro
posed canal. The other third will b,
the ensiest Of all TO excavate, as IL 4
com posed OF soft earth only. Activ'
preparations are being made for be
ginning work in this section, ard tn
erection of machinery is now In pro
gress. The company has just com
pleted q contract for the excavation q
all that portion which lies la the High
| Cbagress Valley.
There was no renewal OF trouble a
the Monongahe.a Valley mines yester
day.
| The strike of the Chicago, Blrlinato
| and Quincy Railroad switchmen ende
on Thursday night.
A large meeting OF merchants an
workmen was held In Sacramento
California, on Thursday night, TO di
cuss "a plan for forcing the Chimes
from the avenues of labor now held
them" After addresses by sever
prominent citizens, resolutions we
passed favoring = State Convention
formulate a plan foT a general NOV
mspt against the employ ment of Il
Chinese
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-12
Dsasn OF Henry Clarh

Henry Clark, near Braudyvine
Springs, died OF general debility on Fri
day afternoon ct 2 O'Clock, in the ssth
year of his ego. Mr.. Clark came from
ManAyunk, Philadelphia, whom young,
purchasing little fHrpa ON the New.
port Pike near Brandywine Spring., up
on which he erected . mill and CON-
menced the manufacture Of woollen
goods. there being good water power
on tho place. Mr.. Clark was . hard
working, industrious man, and his little
place OF about eighty acres became one
OF the most prolific farms In the neigh.
hood, and his manufactured goods were
In demand wherever known.
His wife, who died . couple of years
ago, was ~ industrious - he WA, hence
IL was not strange that prosperity fol.
lowed them. MT. CLARK and his wife
were both consistent members and
attendants Of Red Clay Greek Presby-
terrain church until the breaking out o
the war, whom they removed their mem
bership 70 Newport NJ. Z. church
where their mem bership remained
until death.
Mr.. CLARK leaves three children, vii
liam, the oldest son being Q manufac-
turer At Auburn, now called Yorklyn
James, 1t home and IN invalid, ant
Mary, wife Of Rev. Newton Chandler
81 Middletown. He also leaves eleve,
grandchildren And three great grand
children.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-12
children Rescuaa

A few days ago case OF parents In.
humanity beating their children was re
ported 10 the 8. P. O. @. The parent.'
names are Levi and Mary Finney, and
they live near Kirkwood. The case was
placei in the hands OF the Society's
agent, Harvey B. vandegrift. who, In
company with special officer Foster,
went down 70 Kirkwood yesterday AZ
ternoon and returned asout midnight
with the parents named, and locked
them up at the police station.
They will have a hearing as soon as
the witnesses can be hunted up and
brought TO the city. The children are
boys, the Oldest nine years Of age, named
Robert, and the other about three years
of age.
Its said that the parents we're in the
habit, when they went away of locking
tbs boys outside of the house in sum
mer and inside in winter, and recently
the father struck Robert over the head
with club and otherwise inhumsnly
treated him until the neighbors inter
fered and took him away.