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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
TIE UTAH PROBLEM.

The report of the Utah commission,
Just submitted To the secretary of the
interior, shows that progress has been
made through the enforcement of the
Edmuuds act in crushing out the Nor
mon evil. But the careful reader finds
that the report is not altogether en-
cOuraging. The commission says that
in practice no polygamist was allowed
nor was any such person elected to
any office. Nevertheless, it is true
that nearly all the officers chosen i'll
the last and preceding elections are
Mormons, who, while they do not act
ually live in pOlygamy, subscribe to
the doctrine of poiygamous marriage
as divine revelation. Encouraging
and discouragIng is this, to be sure,
but positively encouraging is the re-
port that the firm attitude of the gov
eminent and faithful execution of the
law, sustained 10y public sentiment,
have exerted in the past year a re
pressing influence upon the Mormon
people never before experienced.
The whole question is one of the
gravest that this government has to
meet What is most needed just now
is "A considerable number of funerals
among the ''heads of families and the
chief officers of the Mormon church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
THE ELECTIONS.

General elections were held in eleven
states Tuesday. Interest conferred
mainly in the result in New York,
though Virginia came in for share of
attention.
In New York Gov. Hill was elected
by plurality in the neighbOrhOod of
10000. The causes that led to this re-
suit are various The weather was
dull which is generally considered as
favorable to the democrats. The re-
publicans in the interior did not turn
ont to vote, which is always consider
ed as favorable to the democrats. Lo-
cal contests in New York city and
BROOKLYN had considerable to do with
the result. A noticeable fact is that in
quarters where Conkling's influence
was strongest the republican vote was
weakest. Some go SO far as to think
that the war speeches of Foraker and
Sherman were not as well adapted to
the soil of the Empire state as they
were to the Ohio condition. But what
The democratic party was victorious
in the state, a result that is to be de-
plOred. Hill represents the spoilsmen
of his party. Tammany hall is happy.
The republicans, however, held tOgeth-
er well and are by no means wiped out.
1t was only three years ago that the
state went democratic by 10000.
Two or three women in the city and
number in other places went through
the form of voting. The prohibition
vote aggregated about 10000, nearly
double the vote of last year.
In Virginia the democrats were also
successful. Fitz Hugh Lee was elect
ed governor. Senator Malone makes
charges of fraud in the election. Prob
ably there is good reason for the
charges but the unfortunate part of it
is that there is little likelihood that
they will be thoroughly Investigated
or honestly adjusted. The contest was
| largely personal one, Malone and his
interests being at stake. To be candid
about it there will be few to mourn his
down fall.
| In Massachusetts, the vote was the
! lightest that has been pOlled at Il
state election for four years. Gov.
Robinson's plurality will amount to
D., 900. The democrats made some
gains in the senate. Traces of the old
Butler contest were apparent in some
localities. Taken all in all the Journal
thinks the republicans have abundant
reason to congratulate themselves over
the result in Massachusetts, and if the
Journal is satisfied the rest of the
world ought to be.
In Connecticut the democrats made
gains, but the republicans have man.
aged to get the Legislature on joint
ballot.
In the elections in the other states
there was nothing specially note
worthy. Maryland, of course, went
democratic sOlidly. In Pennsylvania
and Iowa the republicans were victO-
riOus. The sum total of the days work
must be set down as favorable to the
democrats.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
CHEEK.

People who think that the Boston
drummer and the book agent monOpO-
lie all the cheek there is loose in this
country deceive themselves. Manag-
ers of some very respectable newspa-
perS can double discount IA lightning
rod agent in this article. A case in
point The publishers of well known
religious journal of New York city
send circular under date of Oct. 20
to this office, enclosing a seven-inch
solid advertisement and a tiveinch
reading notice for local columns. The
circular goes on to state that if The
in a certain position on n certain day,
they will exchange papers for one
year; but they take pains to add in
very emphatic type ''that it is abso-
lutely necessary that these conditions
be strictly observed in all particulars"
and a written explanation adds at is
really immaterial to us whether you
accept or not"
The colossal cheek of this PROPOSE
ton can be well understood when we
explain that the retail price of the
above religious newspaper is % year
delivered ia st. Johnsbury, while the
one they propose to exchange with on
those terms is - in New York. For
this difference of one dollar in price OF
papers the CaIedOnian is asked to do
ten dollars worth of cash advertising.
Such il tke cheek of one newspaper
office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

A good deal of interest is manifested
in President Clevcland's action in rela-
ton to the civil service commission.
The president accepted the resignation
of Eaton aud Th..man absolutely for
Nov /. The commission consequently
consists of but one member, DR.. Greg
ory. and his resignation is accepted, to
take effect upon the qualification of his
successor. While the presidents enc
mics are sneering at him for his delay
in appointing the new members of the
commission, it may be we'll to wait un-
til action is taken. Good civil service
men are not over and above plenty in
this country, anyway. The rumor that
Mr.. Eaton has been requested to remain
in the commission until somebody may
Toe found to succeed him may be true.
Indeed, there is some prospect that he
NAV vet serve indefinitely. How Pres
ident Cleveland's opponents would like
to see him throw the civil service bust
ness overheard
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
SUTTON.

Surprise parties seem to be the order
of the day here just now.
One week ago last Monday large
number of friends and neighbOrs called
upon l.. j. Campbell, it being his fifty
first birthday. A pleasant visit was
enjoyed. An extension table, large
easy chair and camp chair were among
the things left as reminders of the
visit.
Last Monday the people thought it
best to remind Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Anger that just 33 years had passed
since they were made one by marriage
ties, and although the day was so for
bidding about 20 were present, and
this is only a small part of what would
have gone if it had not rained so hard.
Presents amounting to $25 were given.
A good religious interest is being
enjoyed, especially in two of the school
districts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
THE MODEL WESTERN TOWN.

Speaking of model towns, the town
of Pullman continues to hold IA place
under that category. 1t now has a
population of : SOB. The death rate is
seven per | 900 per annum, which is
believed to be the lowest death rate in
the world. The average monthly rem
tai of rooms inclusive of all the houses
in Pullman is $3.50 per room. This
includes the best class of houses. The
average monthly rental of rooms Occu-
pied by operatives is $3.50 per room.
The houses in Pullman are built of
brick. The sewerage and drainage
system is said to be well nigh perfect.
This is as much of free advertise
ment as we can give the town at pres
ent, but any place that combines so
many desirable requisites for home
is worthy more than passing notice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
SOUTHERN PROSPERITY.

The remarkable prosperity of South
ern industries during the past five
years is attracting general attention.
1t is not so very difficult to find busy
communities there where the hum of
industry browns the noise of political
discussion. "Politics Z" said an active
young Boston man, who is engaged in
manufacturing fire brick in the thriv-
ing town of Birmingham, Alabama,
"POlitics give no thought to poll
tics and hear little about them. | am
hard at work at my business. Bust
ness is good. So far as | know the
Southerners are glad to have me here.
At all events ] am cordially received
by them and given every possible ia
cility for doing business. l am sue
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
to Abduct a Boston Boy.


A bold attempt was made yesterday
forenoon to abduct the fOur-years-O old
son of c. j. Pope, living on Falmouth
street. Mrs Pope, while marketing,
took the child with her. The boy re-
manned about the doorway playing,
and when the mother came out he was
missing. Two shabby dressed men
had been seen to entice the child away
with a stick of candy, and she started
in pursuit. When near the ROxbury
railroad crossing she saw the men and
made a rush for them. They grabbed
the boy, who struggled and yelled, and
carried him into a house. Mrs. Pope
rushed after them, and was about to
enter when her son came running out
and flew into her arms. The men had
set the boy down in the hallway, when
the little fellow made dash for the
door and got away. One of the rascals
came out and pretended that the boy
was lost and that he and his compan-
ion had picked him up and said the
woman ought to give them a reward
for finding him.
American Missionary Association Off
The American missionary associa-
ton at Madison, Wis, Thursday elect
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

ceeding. That's enough for me. When
it comes to voting l act as | please
and nobody offers to interfere"
The new era about which there has
been so much hope and talk, seems to
have fairly set in for the South. The
Manufacturers Record of Baltimore
gives some interesting facts concern
ing this matter. SOutherners seem to
recognize the change and are trying to
adapt themselves to it. More than the
liberating of the slave has been ac-
has always been brought up to think
labor degrading is now glad to work.
His children are to be found in the fac
tories and the mills doing honest work.
A new generation, unknown to the old
South, is the result.
What is the outcome of all this
The assessed value of property since
1879 has increased S90O,0O0,OO0. Elev-
EN- thousand miles of new railroad have
been built, involving an expenditure OF
$500, 100000. The cotton mills have
doubled and the cotton seed mills
quadrupled in number and capacity
since 1880. The product of pig iron
has doubled, and 100000 tons of coal
added to the aggregate in the same pc
Rod. The phosphate industry in South
Carolina last year exceeded that OF
1880 by more than $200,00O.
But better than all this is this, that
the colored people are slowly but sure
ly learning that the secret of happi-
ness for them is to be found in the
home. Progress in this respect is nee
essarily slow but progress is being
made. Says il close observer of South
ern life and the Southern problem
CHOSE negroes who have homes have
opinions. They seem to appreciate
the value of the ballot. They wan
their children educated They make
good citizens"
The prosperity of any one part o.
the country is occasion for rejoicing il
every part of the country. What ben
eff is IL part benefits the whole. In spite
of all the political discussions the
Southern problem seems to be wOrking
out its own solution.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

Northampton is over burdened with
legacies. Hundreds of thousands of
dollars have been willed that city for
educational and humanitarian institu-
tons. 1t is no small question how to
best use these endOwments. The lat
est perplexity is the location of the
Forbes library. A proposition to put
it near Smith college is strongly OPP
posed by the Gazette, an old and es-
teemed journal. In late editorial
occurred these remarkable sentences
1t is a mistake to place a library Civ
en- to our people under the Overshad-
owing protection of Smith college. 1t
is a mistake to consult the convenience
of IA body of 300 irresponsible persons
with more zeal than that of 1880 citi-
zens who are responsible with their
pOcketbOoks. ItisamistaketO in any way
hinder the free use of books, and the
requirement of knowledge by the com
mon people, the labOring man, the
tOiler. The rich have money to buy
or leisure for more difficult pur- nit of
knowledge. 1t is IA mistake to let a
literary institution with 300 students
and one president swallow a city of
10000 people and nearly whole city
council with a mayor to boot. We are
going just as Amherst has gone. A
big college with small town around
it. "Literary fellows" are pleasant ad-
ditions to IA town, but the more we have
of them the less popular will it be to
work in store, a shop or factory,
and it is from these people, if any, that
our growth must come. Men of means
can live anywhere those who work
for Il living must live where there is
work, and will not prosper when it is
locke down upon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

The morphine for quinine druggist
turns up i'm Akron, Ohio. He is evil
IDENTIFY working his way West and may
soon get far enough to be lynched.-
Philadelphia News.
The Two John Shermans.
The contrast between Senator Sher-
man at Mt. Gilead, o., and Senator
Sherman at Petersburg, Va, is the
equal of Rembrandt study in light
and shade Chicago News.
An Unkind Cut.
Hon. j. w. Currier of North Troy
has presented the editor of the Palla-
dunn with a building lot. We never
refuse gifts Barre Enterprise.
Go to Montreal and they will give
you the smallpox. viii you take it ?
i Newport Express.
Chicago at State Making.
Chicago has taken the contract to
make a state out of Dakota. There is
nothing mean about Chicago except
her morals-and when she undertakes
a job she never hesitates Il moment be-
cause of it's size. -Philadelphia Inquirer
Did the Editor Give Himself Away!
We are sorry to see that the MOntpe-
pelier Waterman, in an editorial in its
issue of the 9th, definitely arrays it
self on the Smith side of things in Yer
mont, and admits by implication that
the anti-Edmunds influence effected
the change in the papers position and
gave it it's present financial backing.
This is all that need be said about the
Watchman.-[ Boston Record.
His Backbone still There.
State Senator Andrew-son of the
war gOvernor-has just returned from
a visit to the president, and says for
the "mugwumps" ave made no mis-
take in voting for him." Mr.. Cleve-
land impressed him as being simple,
strong, and a very great man, absorb
ed in his work, with a deep, immOv-
able determination to do his duty. The
senator is confident that the president
will adhere to his reform policy, and
reports that he expressed himself as
"glad to learn that the democratic can
didate for governor in Massachusetts
was pronouncing himself so earnestly
for REFORM"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

turned to Washington the same day.
The city of Boston elects 10 repubi-
cans, "a democrats, one independent
democrat and two independents to the
Legislature.
Carl Schurz seems to have some
money that he wants to exchange for
somebody's experience for he has offer
ell to buy the Boston Post.
There are $500 cases of small pOX in
Montreal now and the deaths continue
almost as frequent and in as large
number as ever.
Senator Morrill, delivered stirring
address in Boston last Saturday on the
protective tariff. Vermont seems to
be doing her full share this fall.
When certificates of vaccination can
he bought in Montreal for % cents, it
would seem as though there was still
something wanting in the way of pro-
lection.
Col. b. B. Smalley has the sympa-
thy of all in the death of his youngest
daughter, Fannie, of diphtheria. She
was an unusually bright and winning
child and was loved by all who knew
her.
"What has this democratic admins
tration done. fellow citizens ?" asked
an orator in the Ohio campaign. "It's
sister wrote a book" piped forth in a
thin voice the little old man in the
gallery.
What did Senator Evarts mean
when he said at Buffalo, that "Cleve-
land was made president by the efforts
of the better part of the democratic
party, aided by, we will say, an excel
lent part of the republican party ?"
1t never rains but it pOurs. Ex con
gresham Ashley of Ohio now rises and
expresses the opinion that President
johnson knew beforehand of the plot
to assassinate President Lincoln and
was party to it.
1t is now said with authority" that
all reports to the effect that Mrs. Sar-
toris has applied or contemplates ap-
plying for divorce or separation from
her husband are entirely without foun-
datiOn and cruel wounds to her feel
ings.
The genial George A. Marden of
Lowell was defeated for state senate r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
WELLS RIVER.

DR.. j. r. Nelson has sold his prac-
tice to DR.. Gardiner of Providence, r..
l., who has arrived in town. DR.. Mel
son goes to Florida for the winter and
then intends to locate in Saratoga.
The Busy Bees give an entertain
ment in the hall Friday evening, Nov.
articles on sale.
The reading by Prof. Townsend was
voted rst-class. The professor adds
a high degree of culture to deal of
natural ability in that line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
SHEFFIELD,

Edwin Garfield of this place died
very suddenly early Monday morning
probably of heart disease. His wife
was awakened by hearing him breath
hard near neighbOrs were Immediate
ly summoned, but life was extinct be-
fore they arrived. He was in usua
health when he retired Sunday night
T. w. Edwards and family started
for California Tuesday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

by C. S. Lilley, democrat. Senator
Marden's experience and ability will
be missed at the state house this win
ter, and Mr.. Lilley must be an able
man to make his place good.
When one paragraph of a newspaper
treats of the suicide of a I4-year-old
boy, and the next has an account of
the elopement of the I5-year-old
daughter of a farmer, it is about time
for the old folks to find out what their
children are reading and what they are
doing.
The trouble between Mr.. Fuller of
the Boston Traveller and Chairman
Beard about that prolonged push"
has been settled. Beard "disclaim s
any imputation of dishonesty" upon
the character of Fuller, and Fuller
withdraws his suit for damages against
Beard.
II. w. Love of Rutland has been
denied admission to the Vermont bar
because of protest alleging that his
reputation for honesty, truthfulness
and morality is bad. The world is GER
tainly growing better when honesty
and truthfulness are considered requi-
sites in "A lawyer.
Mrs. Grant says that Riverside was
selected by herself and family as the
burial-place of Gen. Grant because she
believed New York was his preference /;
because it is near her home, and be-
cause the offer of the New York park
was the first which unreservedly as
scented to the condition imposed by
Gen. Grant, himself, that she should
have a place by his side. Now let's
call this question settled.
The nearest approach to an anthem
| tic account of how Gen. Gordon met
his fate is given in an official report OF
Mai. Kitchener to the British war of
flee, which repeats the story that Cor
don was killed at the gate of the pal
ace, and that his head was cut off and
exposed to view on the city walls. De-
spite all this, however, there are not
wanting those who believe that Cor
don still lives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
ANNUAL
= CHRISTMAS OPENING ::

MRS. HELEN F. CARPENTER has just re-
turned from New York and Boston with carefully
selected stock Of goods A Full line of Pushes,
Satins and Fets Plush ornaments in all the
styles. Cords for finishing fancy work Banner
rods, Novelties in Stamped Linen Goods not to be
found elsewhere SaxODy, Spanish and Scotch
yarns of the Talmar brand the very best III market
All these with other novelties. she will be pleased
to show 70 the Ladies of st. JObnsbury and vicinity
at her Opening, commencing Nov IL, and cOntinu
ing through the week at the Little Store on the
avenue. 1920
2S Eastern Johnsbury. VT.
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ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

Rev. J. II. Smith will preach in the
Methodist chapel next Sunday at a
quarter before two, and Rev. r. w.
Laird will preach the following Sun
10
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
HOW TO MAKE MONEY.

To Successful Statesmen pay as high as 800 per
month and expenses Steady employment guaran-
teed 50 more wanted. Experience not necessary.
Any live man succeed 500 acres under Guilt
walton. The most complete packing grounds in the
United States. Newest and choicest varieties of
fruit specially. Send for terms, stating age
CHAS. II CHASE, NUrseryman, Rochester, \. Y.
tder
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Thr Gatedunian.
st. Johnsbury. Vt. Thursday. Nov. 8, 1885.

President Cleveland has appointed
Thursday, Nov. 26, as the day for the
national Thanksgiving. Gov. Pin
gree's proclamation is not yet issued,
but will undoubtedly he the same day.
New Hampshire folks find them
selves in "a bad way when it comes to
fire insurance aud the underwriters
can now do the laughing. The White
Mountain hotel proprietOrs are i'll a
particularly trying position as they de-
sire tn leave their houses for the win
ter and would rather have them insur-
ed. 1t is astonishing how much dam
age n weak legislature can do in a sim
gle session.
Lyman AhbOtt's suggestion last Fri
day evening that the bachelors be tax
ed To support the orphans was laughed
at But. as Mr.. Abbott said, it is no
new scheme Sucif law was repeat
EDDY enacted in old Rome and Greece.
Bachelors were heavily taxed, and at
one time a iegatee, if unmarried, could
not obtain bequest unless within the
space of one hundred days he found
some woman tn join him in holy we'd
lock. Even rs recent as the times OF
William Ill. the bachelors were taxed
in. order To carry on the war with
France. There is serious talk in Eng
land now of resuming the bachelor tax
1t is an admirable idea. BY all means
taXsthc bachelors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

President Cleveland voted at Buffalo
at twenty minutes before 8, and re-
turned to Washington the same day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The appalling silence" of American
audiences strikes Canon Farrar as
their most remarkable characteristic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05
PUBLIC OPINION.
Let Him Go On.

The morphine for quinine druggist
turns up in Akron, Ohio. He is evil
IDENTIFY working his way West and may
soon get far enough to be lynched.-
[ PHILADELPHIA News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

by C. S. Lilley, democrat. Senator
Marden's experience and ability will
be missed at the state house this win
ter, and Mr.. Lilley must be an able
man to make his place good
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

The genial George A. Marden of
Lowell was defeated for state senate r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

The city of Boston elects 10 republi-
cans, "a democrats, one independent
democrat and two independents to the
Legislature.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-05

Carl Schurz seems to have some
money that he wants to exchange for
somebody's experience for he has offer
ed to buy the Boston Post.