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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Monroe, N. II.

HOsford's new house is beginning to
assume definite proportions. By the
way, Mr.. H. has been putting to good
account some of the muscle he has been
storing up all these years.
The funeral of Darius BlOdgett was
largely attended last Sunday.
Newton Lang is on the gain. He
hopes to be able to get into wheel
chair by the last of this week.
Gillman's force is expected at Free
Cross the last of this week to put up
tool house, granary, etc. The build
ing will be 30x32.
Those steers which Lang & Emery
are kiln look as though they ought
to make good beef.
Will Webster is in WoOdsville,
putting up a new house for DR.. East
man.
H. B. King of the Freshman class at
Hanover, is preaching very acceptably
at North Monroe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Thornton and Poland.

Here is a good story anent Sir Ed
ward Thornton, for which the Pail
Mall Gazette vOuches: At Washing
ton reception young gentleman said
to a rather imposing looking man {:
Good evening" glad to see you've
have not met since we parted in Mexi-
co." The person thus spoken to cOldly
replied, II fear you have the advan-
tage of me-" "Why, surely :" exclaim-
ed the mortified young fellow, "YOu
don't seem TO remember me-" "TO tell
the truth, have never been to Mexi-
co." care you not Sir Edward Thorn
ton r. "NO. | am Judge Poland of
Vermont A few nights after this re-
buff the young man happened to be at
another party, and seeing the judge
made up to him. After "a little desul-
tory conversation he ventured to say,
"That was an awful bluBder of mine
the other evening to take you for old
Thornton" "And whom do you take
me for now, may ask 2" "Why, yOu
told me you were Judge Poland of Yer
mont" The reply was crushing. son
the contrary, sir, my name is Thorn
ton ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

of six hundred thousand patriots are
being visited in tenderness, love and
gratitude"
This is a timely suggestion. Thought
ful people, whether belonging to the
Grand Army or not, have noticed with
SORROW the growing tendency to make
the day set apart for solemn ceremO-
NAL an ordinary holiday to be devoted
to sports. 1t does seem as if the gov
eminent we enjoy has cost enough in
patriotic sacrifice, suffering and blood
to make it worth our while to turn
aside for one day to pay a tribute of
gratitude to the memory of those to
whom we owe SO much. 1t seems as
if some effort should be made before
the next Memorial day to impress up
on the thOughtless, and particularly
upon the young men who are coming
upon the stage of action, the duty they
owe to the country, and to bring them
to a realizing sense of their RESPONSE
bilities and the debt of gratitude they
owe to the men and women who suffer
ed and died that they might enjoy the
blessings of free government.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
A Timely Reminder.

Gen. James A. Hall, the Department
Commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic in Maine, in his official or
der relative to the observance of Me-
mortal day, says:
"a practice, we are sorry to have
noticed, has grown up, of making the
3Oth of May a time for rTy-making.
and for engaging in amusements of va
rious kinds. We can but hope, that
while there are individuals who care
not for the sOlemnities of any occa-
sion, well-disposed citizens, who for a
moment consider what called Memo
rial day into existence, will find some
thing more noble than games or frolic
to occupy their minds, while the graves
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Democratic Dissatisfaction.

The cry of "turn the rascals out" so
vOciferously shouted by certain demo
cratic organs the past year, meant sim
ply in their mind, turning out all re-
publicans from Office however capable,
experienced and honest. 1t was inevi-
table then when President Cleveland
adhered To his previously announced
plan of reform, as he did in the reap
pOintment of Postmaster Pearson, etc,
that the bourbon democracy should be
disappointed. Senator Eustis of Lou
isiana warns the president that if he
does not change his policy in this re-
gard he will breed discomfort in the
party which will be fatal to its further
success. The Cincinnati Enquirer re-
echoes the Eustis warning, and the
more partisan OF disappointed wing of
the democracy sympathize i'll a greater
or less degree.
1t is evident that President Cleveland
must depend upon supporters who take
a broader view of craftsmanship than
simply the spoils of office. He was elect
ell to this high position because he was
believed to he strong enough to resist
the pressure of spOilsmen. If he would
carry out his own previously announc-
ed principles and those of the reform
wing by whom his election was secur-
ed, he must adhere to those principles.
In this he should have the support of
every well-wisher of his country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

It may rain great guns" before this
paper reaches it's readers, but the fact
remains that up to present writing the
spring has been a prOtracted drouth.
And not this spring only, but all the
springs, and summers too, as for that,
for the past half dozen years. The
time was when this country had "April
showers" bringing "May flowers" An
old saying, familiar to many readers,
ga wet May is the year for hay" has
not been proved in the last ten years.
How many "a boy and hired man has
been told in years gone by, in regard
to certain indoor work and odd jobs,
eve will leave that until some rainy
day" This was especially the case
when the cellar needed cleaning, or
potatoes sprouting, or corn shelled. If
any springs work is now left until a
rainy day comes it is safe to predict it
will not be accomplished before fall.
These facts and observations have
led people to the belief that our eli
mate is undergoing a change. Even
when rains DO come they are of less
benefit than formerly as the water runs
off into the valleys and streams. There
are not the wooded hills and forests
there used to be to absorb the rain and
store it for IA drOuth. AS a result
largely of the lack of moisture the
pastures of this county will not sus
tain One-half the stock they would for
ty years ago. The tillage land and
moving also suffers, and has continued
to suffer until farmers are well-nigh
discouraged. Add to the lack of rain
the June frOsts which have come quite
regularly of late years, and the out
look for the man who tills the soil is
not very encouraging. Yet we all de-
pend upon him for our living.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
RVogate.

Rev. DIR. Meredith of Boston lectured
to large and appreciative audience
Wednesday evening, May 18th. 1t is
useless to attempt an analysis of the
lecture. His subject, "Leisure Hours"
was handled with masters hand, was
exceedingly practical and the truths
presented we'll calculated to arrest the
attention of the young, and we believe
that in the heart of every parent there
was a benediction for the lecturer and
responsive "Amen." 1t is seldom
our little town enjoys such treat and
we may safely say any town. 1t was
through the magnanimity of our friend
and former townsman, w. w. Wright
of Boston, that DR.. Meredith was in
duced thus to favor us. The proceeds
are in the hands of the w. C. Il. u. and
will be used by them to lay the foun
dation of free town library. This
organization (Once reported ''dead')
we are happy to say is IA live institu-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Sutton.

Mrs. R. D. Wilson, who has been
spending the winter with friends in
Massachusetts, returned home few
weeks ago.
No school at the village this week on
account of the sickness of the teacher,
Miss Matte Campbell.
Fremont Campbell has bought back
the half of his farm that he sold to his
brother, Willie Atwood.
Rawson Stoddard has bought the
Bailey farm and his sOn-in-law, Mr..
Wiggin, has moved there.
The Memorial sermon before the
members of Post G. A R., is to be
delivered here by Rev. A. p. Tracy
next Sunday. All are invited. Service
at ii As a. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
ST. Johnsburv Centre.

Rev. Mr.. Grover will preach a me-
mortal sermon at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning, in honor
of the soldiers who lost their lives in
the rebellion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Notice i'm Insolvency.

STATE OF r VERMoNT }Court of Insolvency.
In the natter of Ephraim W Clark of Barnet
IN said District InsOlvent Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that the third meeting
OF the Creditors of said InsOlvent Debtor will be
held at the Probate Office in St Johnsbury, in said
district on the LIST day of June A D.. l5e5, at ten
clock IN the forenoon for the purposes set forth in
sections ls45 and 1861 Of the Revised Laws Of Yer
mont.
Also that Geo p. Blair, Assignee of said insol
vent debtors estate, has filed in said Court his
counts preparatory TO final dividend the creditors
of said estate
By order of the Court
956 Attest WALTER Z. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Note and Comment.

The recent Page trial at Rutland
was the first in the state to be tried by
a "struck jury" under the provisions of
the last legislature. The act provides
that in cases of special intricacy and
importance, the assistant judges of a
county court with the county clerk,
may prepare list of AZ names of per-
sons they may deem best qualified to
try the issue. The parties at issue or
their counsel are then allowed to strike
out 10 names each, and the remaining
"a are the persons drawn to serve as
jurors for the case.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

Gen. Grant was not as we'll the mid
die of last week, but was better again
in day or two. A pleasant incident
occurred Saturday forenoon, when 300
children between and 10 years of age,
from the Sixty first street NJ. E. church
Sunday school, passed in procession by
his residence. The general appeared
at the window of his room, smiling
down upon the children. Three hun
dred little handkerchiefs were waved
towards him and as many childish
voices shouted greeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

A carboy of the Sheldon spring water
is forwarded to General Grant every
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
MEAD BLAKE n CO.,
Commissioners Notice.

commissioners NOTICE..
I lucinda PHILBROOK'S ESTATE.
IL The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Caledonia Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Lucinda PhilbroOk, late of
Hardwick, in said District. deceased, represented
nsOlvent and the term of six months from the 18th
day of May 1885, being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased. to exhibit and prove
their respective claims before Give notice
that will attend to the duties of appoint
ment at S. Meader's Hotel in East Hardwick, in
said District the 18th day of June and 18th day
of August next, at two O'Clock in the afternoon,
each of said days.
J; B. LIVINGSTON, Comm'rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

Queen Victoria will be &c years old
next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

The net debt of the United States
has now gone below 81 500, 100000 for
the first time since the war. Twenty
years ago it was S2,7OO,000, 900. No
body in those days expected to live to
see it extinguished.
The long contest in the Illinois legis-
lature over the election of a United
States senator, ended Tuesday by the
reelection of Gen. Logan for six years.
Cunningham and Burton, the Lon
don dynamiters, were sentenced last
Monday to penal servitude for life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
Ghe Gateduniam.
st. Johnsbury, VT. Thursday. May Ell. 1888
Discouraging to Farmers.

Nothing is politically right which is
morally wrong"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

Justice Charles Allen of the Massa-
chusetts supreme court, in hearing di-
vOrce cases at Boston last week, de-
clared in court that clergymen who vi
olate the law by marrying persons un-
der l6 years of age without the consent
of their parents ought to be indicted
and punished. Judge Allen is right in
saying that one way to diminish di-
vOrces is to "tighten up the marriage
laws"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21
{. Ct. FAIRBANKS g co,

We shall offer this week special bargains in all depart
mens. Below quote few of the many which have.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-05-21

We guarantee the Averill Paint viii prove salts
do not mean a guaranty of satisfaction only when
the paint is first applied but guaranty
braces a sufficient time to properly test the merit
Of the paint Our friends from whom paint
may be purchased are authorized TO protect this
guaranty. Send for sample card to.
tjuly's5 W. j. BRAY st. Johnsbury Vermont.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
Three Books al,en Away.

We will send the following three books free: Ladies Private Compan- ion, complete medical adviser for women, illustrated and bound in cloth, (former price SD; Fun and Candy, 4S-page book, telling how to make over 100 kinds of candles and other sweet things, handsomely bound, (former price so cents), and Ladies Guide to Fancy Work, aprac. tical instructor in all kinds of art mat ters, containing GA large 4-column pages, over 200 handsome illustrative engravings, well bound, to any lady who sends 50 cents for six months trial subscription to THE HOUSEWIFE, large I6-page journal devoted 10 fashions, fancy work, art recreations, how to cook, and household matters. If you will seed sa for four friends, you will each receive all the above, and will send y0N an edlegant han mirror. For club of so we give a Ladies Gold Watch. Address, HE HOUSEWIFE Publishing Co.,, Nunda, N. Y. I6ma
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

The Arizona Live Stock Association favored the appointment of Theodore F. White, their President, as General Inspector for the Territory, giving him the power to appoint local deputies at the recommendation oi the Coun- ty Stock Association. Governor fri tie made the appointment. Some such plan as this was necessary in order to faithfully promote the cattle interest in the whole Territory. One general head to govern and direct is inhnitelybetter than adozen independent organizations to work at random. Certainly the movements of the various companies in the Territory will work more har. moniously.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
YRaui Fight.

In conversation with a gentleman who arrived from Noglas yesterday, a Star scribe was informed that fight had taken place several days ago be- tween the Yaqui Indians and the Mex jeans, which had resulted in victory for the former. The Mexican troops lost about fifty men. He further stat. ed that refugees were continually ar. irving at Nogales to escaped being drafted into the army, to which all Mexicans in Sonoro are liable. The modus operandi for drafting, he stat, ed, was as follows: A prass guag upon seeing Mexican that they think would make good soldier, kpr lhin down with musket, and fl,,w him into box c,r s.---ss1ie keeping. He is then oolFsidereda soldier of that republic. Star.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
Books given Away.

F .ADIES Guide to Fancy Work Contains over 200 handsome illtssrations, O. large 3 column pages. nicely RoGpd. It is the only practical instructor in fancy work. With Il, as a guide, you can make Hundreds of beautiful things for adorning your home, or presents for your friends, at a rifing expense. Every lady Is delighted with it, as there is no f$pcy work but hat she can accomplish by Its aid.
 Ladies Private Companion--A, complete work on womanhood. It touches upon every sGbject of interest to a wife, mother, or daughter, Gives the advice and information so many times desired by ladies, but which modesty prevents her askiog physician of the opposite sex. Worth it's weight in gold to every one ssffering from any of those weaknesses of the sex. Illustrated and bound Tn cloth. Regular price, ST ,oo
 |. Fun and Candy@aA handsome 4S page book telling how to make over 100 Xii nds o candes. and other sweet things at home should be in every American hous ehold Regular price, soc,
 The Housswifey--An illustrated domesti, journal, devoted to "What to Wear," "Hov to Cook, Fancy York;" "Household Mat ters," and every subject of interest to ar American lady. Regular price sI,oo. Send 50 cts and receive The Housew if on trial for six months, and any one of tn, above books free, or SI,o % and receive it fo one entire year, and all ol above books free This Is for new subscribers only, who seIt now. Address The Housewife, Nunda New York. .n
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

GENERAL SErwIcK, land commis- sioner of the Atlantic & Pacific, oif his trip to Prescott secured patent for IS5, 500 acres of land. This is part of the million. acre land sale which was made recently by the Atlantic & Pacific to the Aztec Land and Cattle Company, composed of Seligman Bros., and other New York gentle, men, who have shipped I6,ooe head of cattle from Pan Handle, Texas, tc Holbrook, Arizona' Henry Warren is the manager of the company.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
" = The Presidents Sister.

SAN FRANCISCO, May I5.-A Bull letin's Washington special says: Among Washington gossip this morning is story of disagreement beween the president and his strong minded sister. The latter returned from the white house about a week ago, because it is sad, her principles which are somewhat rigid, were not respected. Mrs. Lamont, the wife of the presidents private secretary, is proclaimed the next lady of the white house.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

FRANK MURPHY will return to Pres cott in about two weeks. He will be accompanied by syndicate of East ern capitalists which he has interested in the building of our branch railroad. The syndicate is composed of men oi means, who will examine thorough! into the resources of this country the feasibility of the construction of tn, road, and If the examination results satisfactorily, the building of the road will, commence immedlately.-Pres- colt Journal.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

GEO. P. HOWELL & O., of New York city, are sending out the Ameri- can Newspaper Directory for 1885 This book contains the business cards of all the newspapers published in America, besidesa minute description, population and resources of every place in which newspaper is pub lished, and many other interesting thiugs. We return thanks for a copy of the work.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
4 Sad Death.

In Philadelphia recently at core ner's inquest the body of child, the jury returned a verdict that death was caused by the administration of a patent cough syrnp, containing nor phia. Dr. Sam'l k. Cox. of Wash, ington, statesthat not one cough med lcine in ten is free from this objection. After careful Analyses and practical test he endorses Red Star Cough Cure being purely vegetable, absolutly free from opiates. potsOns and narcotics. He regards it as most valuable dis coverY.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

P. B. Brannen & Co. of this town rae just in receipt of the largest ship. ment of TEAS ever brought to the San Francisco mountains, imported direct from the japan Tea Syndicate T Yokohama and Hiogo, Japan. Chis firm are the sole agents of this company and those desiring to pur- chase good article of PURE TEA will find It to their interest to call on them.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16
WY Misci,isf Is Wrought

by bad cooking, to1gh meats, late hours, business worries, irregular liv- CTS, sour dispositions, evil digestion and impure blood. Much of this mischief can be overcome by the use of Browns Iron Bitters--the best tonic ever made. Mrs. Emile Crawford, Reidsville Ga., writes, "Af. ter trying Browns bitters we are persla ded that it IS all it claims to be--a good and reliable tonic" Thousands ol thers speak in like manner.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

THE Peralta land grant question has been settled, and the world-be land grabbers have come so the con- clnsion that they bit of more than they could chew when they attempted to sobblc up the Salt River valley.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

THE Contention Hill Mining Com pany, of Tombstone, has been incor- porated. The directors are Rudolph Cohen, Wm. Cunningham, Joseph Rapthaly, Wm. S. Chapman and Alex L. Boldt. Capital stock, sIo, 1000.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

GEN. PHIL, SHERIDAN and party have been "Going" Arizona, and were grandiy entertained by Prescott people this week. The General and wife are now in Los Angeles, Gala.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

RlDGELy TnDEN, who has aided in making the Tombstone Record one of the spicicst and foremost dailies of the T,rritory, is no longer con- nected with that sheet.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

HON. FRANK HALL, of Tombstone, one of the numerous candidates for the Governorship of the Territory, is now in Washington urging his case with the President. ,>~
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

Iris thought that the pugilistic mill between J. L. Sullivan and Paddy Ryan will take place in this Territory, and that the place fixed upon for their meeting is at one of the small towns on the A. & P. road. They should come to Flagstaff.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

COUNTY ASSESSOR BURKE, of Co chise county, was before the Justice of the Peace in Benson and fined S25o for arrestinsj without proper authori- ty, Chinese opium smoker. He re- fused to pay and appealed the case to Tombstone.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16


 TIE Record points to the action of Secretary of the Interior Lamar Tn the Peralta land grant matter, as an indication of what the land thieves who for the past twenty-five years have been robbing the people os their heritage, may expect daring the next four years at least. That cloud over land titles in Maricopa and contigu- ous counties has been hanging for years, for the reason that Lamar's Re publican predecessors would not take the trouble to investigate the fraud. Wepresume however, that the "bloody shirt Republicans" in the Salt River valley will refuse to have the Reayis clsud removed from their homes, be cause it was done by an "ex-confed- crate. ."-Tombstone Record.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

IT is more than likely that upwards of sIao, 900 will soon be paid to two citizens of this county for ranches, cattle and horses. s.-Courier.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

Now it develops that there is a Mexican land grant which covers the most of the lands on the San Pedro river above and below Benson, in. cluding that town. Whether 1t will stand the test of investigation is yet to be determined. Tucson Star.
 Such developments" are to be ex. pected to arise as long as the territory is afflicted with such surveyor.general: as it has had almost continuously since its organization.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

LAST Saturday two bars of silver bullion came down from the Clip mine which were valued at s5,ooo; one Sa, 400, and the other sa,6oo.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

fHE Record, of Tombstone, has heightened out its head by adding to it the word "Epitaph," and is now called the Daily Record.Epitaph.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

THE Atlantic x Pacific Railroad Company has reduced the rate of passenger fare ftom 8 cents to c cents per mile. This makes the rate uni form over the whole route from Mo have to Albuuuerque; and.equalizes it with that of California over routes of a like character.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

A DOUBLE funeral occurred in Tombstone-shat of MT. and Mrs. Costello, whose deaths occurred but a day apart,
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-16

Ar the late ,Phenix city election, De Forest Porter was defeated in a race for the Mayorship.