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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-11-04
A CHILD's HOMESICKNESS
Waterbury American.


/ What malady of life so hard to bear
what misery of existence so keen as
the homesickness of child 2 The fol-
| lowing evidence of it's dread reality
came to the writer with the request
that it be forwarded to the mother OF
three little girls 1.-THE eldest twelve)
who left home fOndly imagining that
she had prepared for the happiness of
her children
August IA, 1886.
Ny Dear, Dear Mamma
feel very hOmesick. | can hardly
write, it makes me feel so Mamma
sick. Dear Mamma, there are no little
girls here or anything else, can't we
please go home it makes me feel so
sick to stay here, it is not a bit like
home. Won't you please write home
and tell them to let It's go home.
Dear Mamma, we love you SO much
and want to do what you say, but it is
SO hard. Dear Mamma, Ora cries SO at
night and it seems as though | could
not stand it but try for you. Dear
Mamma, don't refuse me please don't.
| hope this will reach you rs soon as
you reach Denver. Dear Mamma
please write as soon as you can and
please Dear Mamma bird let the little
brides go home. My appetite is a
good deal better at home. Dear Mann
ma we will be SO good if you will let us
go home. | have to write every day
feel so lonesome and | always have to
cry when | write please write and give
me some of the names of the medi
cines that we generally take, what do
we take for sore throat and colds and
headache and chiefly for tears and
inconsistencies | know what we take for
inconsistencies, a look of You or go
home. | can't bear it. | always hated
the country. Dear Mamma | have to
sew the buttons on our shoes, and |
always break right down in the middle
of it. l have to give the children Il
bath today. Can't Mr.. w. come and
take us home Dear Mamma, please say
yes. | received your loving letter the
other evening.
Dear Mamma | can't stay here. Oh,
Mamma | can't, | can't. Oh Dear oh
Dear Mamma can't go home, can't |.
With lots and lots of love, kisses,
tears and inconsistencies, your affection
ate little birdie EDITH.
Dear Mamma: The papers say we
are going to have terrible storm.
When the children cry at night Mrs.
b. won't let them have crackers, cause
she says it draws mice. | felt little
sick at dinner. | guess it will pass off.
BIRDIE EDITH.
Dear little girls! They will live to
sometime laugh over this pathetic evil
dence of real overwhelming grief.
And yet they will be the happiest if
they never ge4 over being capable of
inconsistencies, and never lose a home
to be sick for. Homesickness is the
very luxury of sorrow, the privilege of
the blessed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-11-04
A WONDERFUL DOG.

A solemn man in il western city, re-
Gently entered a restaurant, followed
by his dog, seated himself, and called
for Il bill of fare. 1t was given him.
"What would you like to have, sir 2"
asked the waiter, Tipping the table
with his napkin.
The dog meanwhile had climbed up
on chair on the other side of the ta-
BILE, and was gravely regarding his
master.
"Well," said the solemn man, reflec-
lively, "gimme some OX-tail soup"
''Gimme the same," said the dog.
The walters face assumed the color
of cold boiled veal.
coup % coffee and plenty of milk, ;"
went on the solemn man.
"Gimme the same," said the dog.
The waiter shuddered, and turning,
fled to the kitchen.
A man with n squint at an adjoining
table was much interested in the scene.
! He had observed it closely, and finally
spoke to the solemn man:
| at must be fearful lot % work to
teach that dog to talk, mister"
| at was" said the solemn man.
81 should think So" said the dog.
"What 'ud you take for him now T.
said the man with Il squint.
"Wouldn't sell him." said the solemn
man.
"YOu'd better not" said the dog.
The man with a squint was much
impressed. He began making wild of
fers, and when he reached two hundred
dollars the solemn man relented.
"Well," said he, 81 can't refuse that.
| | hate to mart with him but You can
have him."
"He'll he sorry for it," said the dog.
The man with the squint drew Il
check for the amount, which he gave
to the solemn man. The man was
about leaving when the dog cried
again:
"Never mind, III get even. I'll new
er speak again"
He never did.
The gentlemen with the squint was
proprietor OF show.
The solemn man was a professional
ventriloquist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-11-04
A New Beverage.
Commercial Bulletin.

A stock broker dropped in Broad
street saloon yesterday, and the bar
keeper, seeming to anticipate his
wants, put before him a large glass of
creamy milk, which was drunk with
such evident relish that, when he had
gone, gentleman inquired of the
cocktail dispenser if there was much
of call for the beverage. "4Ou'd be
surprised" was the answer, elf you
knew to what in extent milk is drunk.
Take the case of that person who just
went out. He used to average 20
drinks of whisky or brandy IL day over
this bar. When it had begun to tell
on him he saw physician, who add
vised him to take glass of good rich
milk whenever he felt il craving for
drink. He did as the doctor advised.
He has not taken cocktail to my
knowledge for four months, but is now
averaging over IL glasses of milk II
day. He told me the other morning
that he has come to have craving
for the tactical fluid fully us great us for
whisky, and he was confident it would
break him all up if his supplies were
to he cut off.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-11-04

one who knew what they were in their
hearts L. made large part of what
is worthy in our institutions and our
men in New England and New York,
in Virginia and the CarOlinas, and
throughout the growing Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-11-04
MONUM ENTS !!
SPECIAL BARGAINS

Hardwick, VT, Feb. 15. g
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
HIS LAIORj ENDED.
Ex-Gov Seymour of New York Ends Usefu
Life.

Ex-Governor noratio Seymour dled at the
residence of his sister in Utica, n. Y, on the
18Th, after an illness of only few dB, :.
Mrs. seymour was SO Frustrated thai she had
TO be carried TO and from the room. Ihosi
who stood Iaround the deathbed were Mrs
Conkling, Mrs. Nelson, the Governors
wle's sister, OF New Brunswick, n. D., and
DIR. Ford and wife. 1t is greatly feared that
Mrs. Seymour viii not survive the terrible
shock.
Horatlo Seymour was born in the village
of Poiupey-now the city o. Syracuse--N, y.
in May, 1910. His father was Henry Sey
mour, afterwards an honored pubic servant
of the empire state. When years old his
parents moved to Utica and Horatio ,~as sent
first TO the Oxford academy, and thence to
Geneva (now Hobrt) college. When 10 he
was sent 10 the Middleton military academy,
where he remained two years. lie then stu a
led law in Utica, MY, was 9dmi, ted TO the
bar, and married Miss Mary B.eccher, Of
Albany.
Young Seymour early interested himself in
affairs OF state, and shortly alter his marriage
Joined the stan of William l.. Marcy, then
governor of New York. lie was elected TO the
New York assembly by the democrats to
Oneida in 1872. He served continuously I'M
Ill the spring Of ls45, when he was eiecteI
speaker OF the legislature. In 1850 Mr.. Sey-
mour was rendered the democratic nomina
ton for the governorship OF New York. He ac-
cepted, and was defeated by Washington
Hunt, the WElg candidate, Dy @o2 votes. Two
years later Mr.. Seymour was again placed at
The head Of the democratic state ticket an
was elected governor by a considerable major
lty. lie occupied the chair until 1854 wnen
he was defeated by Myron ii. & ark, the VIII q
nominee. After "a number of years spent IN
private life, during which Mr.. Seymour was
offered a foreign mission by President Buchan-
an, which he declined, he was again brought
forward as the gubernatOrial noml-
nee ,He was nominated by the Tegu ar.
democratic convention in the fall OF 1867, and
was elected by majority Of 10000 votes
Gov Seymour will be known in history as
1.-The war governor of New York." his adj
minIstration covering the most exciting
period of the nalion's crisis He ran again in
1864 but was defeated and remained in
private life until 1868, when he became pre-
siding officer of the memorable democratic
national convention held in Ne York
Alter nearly weeks balloting Mr.. Seymour
himself was chosen as the nominee
of the convention. lie entered the CAM aign
with vigor, receiving a complete defeat al the
hands OF General Grant. From this tim. until
the close Of his life Mr. Seymour lesolutely dc
clined nomination for office. In 1916 the Now
York state convention nom mated him
against his will for governor, but he declined
to accept, and Gov. Robinson received the
nomination. Mr.. Seymour has contributed
several works to the literature OF the cribury.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
THE STATE AT LARGE.
Minhiuan,a Grief.

Adjt Gen. Robertson has issued the fol-
lowing in reference TO Gen. Hancock's death !:
1.-THE commander-in- chief with unfeigned and
most profound regret announces 10 the
Michigan state troops the death OF that dis
tinguished aud gallant 'otlicer, Ma. -Gen.
Winfield Scott Hancock, U. 5. Army. As an
appropriate aud deserved tribute TO his mem
DRY the troops of Michigan Will wear the pre-
scrbeG badge of mourning, and drape their
colors when on parade Tor thirty davs."
Gov. Alger has issued the following proc
lamatlon:
Another of the leaders Of the gallant host
that battled for the life of this nation has
fallen. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, senior
ma lor-general OF the army of the United
Sta e., died at his pOsr OF duty on the 9th in
slant lie was brave and skilled soldier and
a true ana honored man, and 1t is due his
memory that the state should give some hitting
evidence of that esteem we have for such lives
and character
Therefore / Il rect that the flags on the state
capital be ola ccd II half mast for the period
ui ~ DAYS. and that on the day of his funeral
tia various departments OF tue state govern
mgnt bu closed.
(Sgnedl RUSSELL A. ALGER
b, tha governor;
II. \. CoNANT, Secretary Of State.
Lansing, Feb. IL, 1856.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
GENERAL NOTES.

European writer's have almost uni
versally attributed the remarkable prog
ress of the United States to the fact
that we have boundlesS acres of arabic,
productive soil which can be had for
the asking. There are few discontent-
cd people here, it is said, because no
one who wi work need beg for bread
or employment. This happy state OF
affairs is rapidly drawing to close.
II is asserted upon good authority that
there remain of our original domain
only a out 50,000.000 acres of arabic
land. This is less than one hirtieth of
the whole, and is rapidly being appro
priated. The amount given to rail
roads is nearly three tines the acres
now left. 1t is said that 30,000,000
acres are now held by alien landlords,
who have introduced nd developed a
system of tenantry to an extent very
startling to those who now learn the
facts for tho first time. The introduc
ton of bills into congress to put an
end to the misrepresentation of the soil
shows a newly awakened public at
tention. The bills should pass promptly
The disappearance of public lands will
presently work out some results that
will deepen regret for our past public
prodigality.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
HEROIC SACRIFICE.
A Woman's Wonderful Work and What il
is Doing To-Day.

The commander of Government post on
the Niagara river during the early part OF this
century, was apparently at the point Of death
His associates gathered around him, but
neither they nor the Post Surgeon could 40
anything for his relief His heart throbbed so
violently that every one In the room could
hear IL beat and the occasional spasm of
anguish that passed over his face showed how
much he suffered; At length one of the off,
GERS spoke up suddenly.
II know OF an elderly lady who lives many
miles away whose reputation as nurse and
doctress 4 have often heard. | win bring
herr
SAnd before,any one could offer approval or
disapproval he was gone. That night the
snow came down in clouds. The wind had
full sway and piled the snow in drifts.
But in spite OF the elements man and
woman mounted on horseback, patiently
toiled through the storm. At length they
reached, the post, and under the skillfully
applied remedies which were administered
the officer was brought back to health. But
the effect of the storm and exertlon OF travel
were too great, and Chloe Hibbard, who had
saved the life of another, was stricken with
total blindness. Hers had been peaceful
life. She had loved nature, and in studying 1t
had discovered natures remedies. She
had loved humanity, and longed to
relieve its suffering. She had seen
men and women racked by
rheumatism In all its forms. and she had care
succeeded In finding this means, and was
gratifed by seeing hundreds of sufferers re-
stored to health. She realized that rheumatism
was the cause of most so-called heart disease,
and she saved many lives just at the point OF
death, as she did than OF the Post com
mandant.s But she sacrificed herself upon the
altar of philanthropy became blind, and died
unrewarded. IL Is fortunate, however, that
her good work goes on. Her nephew,
Ion. Daniel b. Hubbard, one of the most
J prominent citizens of jackson, Mich, being
possessed of the formula by which his Aunt
accomplished so much good, determined as a
duty he owes both TO his ancestor and humani-
~ 10 give IL 10 the world, and to day Hibbard {
Rheumatic Syrup is sold In every drug store,
and is becoming the most popular, as II Is un-
questionably the most efficient remedy for
rheumatism ever known.
Science Is accomplishing much for the world
and doing great things for the relief Of suffer
+ ing. DIR. Koch revealed the cause Of cholera
and Pasteur has found q cure for hydrophobia,
but the discovery Of natures pure and ample
means for relieving immediate suffering and
| postponing death Is Tar more valuable TO US all
Especially is this true In the case Of rheuma
tism, which Is not only so painful an afil ction
but by the quickness with which It flies to thu
heart is dangerous
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
MUSTERED OUT.
Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock Died
Suddenly at His Quarters on
Governors Island.
Sketch of His Life.

Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, Major General
commanding the department OF the Atlantic,
died at his quarters on Governors Island on
the 9th inst His death was the result OF a
rarbuncle on the back of his neck, which had
confined him TO his bed for several days. Until
the morning before his death, his condition
was not considered critical and the news of his
demise was received with great surprise. With
the exception of the medical attendants, the
general was alone when the final sumoms
came.
Gen. Hancock was born in Montgomery
county, Pa, February H. 1924, and was APP
pointed to West Point In lo42. lie served gal
lantly in the Mexican war, In the Florida Sem
mole war and in Kansas during the dark days
Of 1857. In 1861 he was appointed brigadirr
kentrskv div sion. Subsequently he became
identified with the army Of the Potomac, and
was with Gen. McClellan's army at Yorktown
and Williamsburg, capturing the rebel fort
cock was then made major general, and
did valiant service at Centerville,
South Mountain and Antletam. During the
first two years of the war Gen. Hancock mani
tested his fitness for the position he was oc-
cupying in many closely contested battle,
but it was Gettysburg that gave him fame
that will grow brighter as time elapses from
that date. lie was sent to the command by
Gen. Meade, and by his personal presence he
rallied the forces and succeeded in winning
that most important battle OF the war In
that battle Gen. Hancock was severely wound
ed. Congress voted thanks TO Gen. Hancock
Tor his bravery and success at Gettysburg. Al
the close of the war the general was assigned
to the middle military division, and subse-
quently was engaged in campaign against
the Indians. In 1850 he was nominated for the
presidency by the democratic party, with VIII
English as vice presidential, candidate, but was
defeated by Gen. Garfield.
Personally Gen. Hancock was warm
hearted Christian man, the idol Of his soldiers
aud the confidential friend Of the leading
minds of the country. lie was essentially u
military man, and his work in the army has
left an impress that will remain. The general
leaves a widow and three grandchildren.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
"And the Floods came.r

The rains of the past few days have caused
the ice In the Delaware river to break at Yard
leyville, Pa, and the lower portion Of Trenton,
n, j., Is submerged. In some streets the
water Is even with the second slories OF the
houses, and the occupants have sought
safety on the upper floors. The bridges
across Assanpink creek have
been carried away. The damage 10 furniture,
residences and mills will be very heavy.
Travel on the Pennsylvania railroad between
Trenton and New York Is suspended. Loco
motives were run on TO the bridges In order TO
prevent their being swept away. The residents
paddle the streets In boats. Such flood has
not been experienced here since 1857.
The lee In the Susquehanna river inst north OF
Fort Deposit, Ma, broke on the 18th, and came
down with rush. The fee and water quickly
rose over the tracks of the Columbia " Port
Deposit railroad, and swept through the lower
portion of the town, flooding streets. to the
depth of three or four feet. The inhabitants
were compelled to move promptly, leaving
their houses and goods TO che mercy OF the
foods. Subsequently the water found vent
and receded. but left the streets blockaded
with immense quantities Of Ice.
The schuylkill river. 10 also on the rampage.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
Riotous Workmen.

The striking operatives in ihe hosiery fac
tories at LecieisIer, Eng, renewed their riot
Gus demonstrations on the 18th. They attack
ed and acked several houses. The police tr =
Quently charged the strikers during the day,
and in each instance were resisted, many Of
the olicemen being injured. The authorities,
alarmed at the aggressiveness of the strikers,
and seeing that the regular police force was
inadequate to cope with the disorderly ele-
mcnts ordered the appointment OF 81 ecial po-
hcemen.
The strikers smashed many windows and
stoned the police. The police oh adjacent
towns were called in, and many arrests were
made.
The strikers continued their rioting until a
late hour. Twenty rioters were arr, sted
aud The mob made several attempts To rescue
them from the police
AT meeting OF workmen 1t was announced
that the masters had conceded four important
points and offered To arbitrate the others. A
resolution was passed agreeing to submit the
demands of the strikers to arbitration.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
Death of Gaorpa C. Eates.

Hon. George G. Bates died in Denver, Col. d,
on the 18th inst. OF inflammation Of the bowels
alter an illness OF less than a week, aged II
years.
Mr.. Bates was native Of New York. He
moved to Michigan in 1884, and headed party
In opposition to the policy OF the general gov
eminent during the administration of Presi-
dent Jackson. He was one of the organizers of
the Wing party, and was made delegate to the
national conventions which nominated Har-
rison in 1910 and Clay in 1874 He was "a
close friend to those stat smen and also of
webster. He was once United States dis
trict attorney IN California, and was appointed
to similar Office from Illinois to the territory
of Utah, where lie became famous In defend
ing John ID. 4 &c, the leader Of tie Mountain
Meadows massacre. He came to Colorado in
1879, where he resided until his death.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
Saginaw River Channel,

Col. Poe, at the request Of the secretary OF
war, has MED a report on mpediments TO free
and safe navigation by bridges or structures In
the Michigan district. The report states that
the only instances of this character occur IN
thc saginaw river. In improving the river by
ua,ing channel ~ feet deep TO the Ports
mouth ridge, and Ii feet thence to Saginaw
BAY the report says that some OF the mill
buonls and store boon.s may be considered OBJ
structions, although built before the channei
lines were projected by the government. None
Cf the bridges on the Saginaw river can be con
sdured as distractions. The greatest obStruc-
tons consist of lumber docks, which have en-
croachcd upon the navigable channel of the
river to a large extent, especially ut Saginaw,
Last aglnaw and Bay City, where mills exist
on both sides of the river. The report recon-
mends that the United States engineers be
given Jurisdiction over the location and con-
struUtion of all docks, built or projected on
the Saginaw river. An established dock Inc is
also advocated.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-18
Hid Forever From Mortal View.

Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio,
presented beautiful and picturesque view on
the morning OF the 9th. The silent sentry
paced back and forth in front of the GarfielI
vault, and all was silent as the tomb Sudden
ly three conyeyances appeared on the scene,
which brought handsome bronze sarcoph-
agus, the undertaken and four Representa-
tives Of the press. No one else was present
but James X. Garfield, Lieut.. Edwarus and
the soldiers stationed at Garfield PCs- The
transfer of the remains of the late PRESIDENT
James A. Garfield, has been under CON
sideration for some time, and the little
gathering was for this purpose. The casket,
which contained all that is mortal OF the mar
tyred president rested in its usual position in
the vault and its shellac-stained sills presented
q natural appearance. Withereu flowers were
there, and evidences on every hand showed
that the lllustrious dead was remembered by
loving friends. The casket was not opened,
but was quietly placed in he sarcophagus
under the direction OF thel undertaken. The
outer covering was then Dramatically sealed
and the remains were lost TO mortal view for
ever. The sarcopagus was then retained to
the vault, where IL will remain until the hand
some monument, which is to be erected in
memory of the honored, is completed.
Tho sarcophagus is a work of art and is the
finest article of the kind ever manufacture in
This country. 1t is solid brolZe meta, han +
somely ornamented, and weighs 40 pounds
The top is partially ova and massive han
The entire sarcophagus rests on
tour lions feet, one at each cor
ner indicating strength. A hansome tablet OF
superior Workmanship was placed on top OF
the sarcophagus. 1t is six by fifteen inches,
was designed by Tiffany, and cannot be
duplicated for 800. One man was constantly
employed for forty five days in doing the chas-
Ing work. On each end are lilies, oak leaves
and acorn ornament the projection. in the
center, while lichen and caiycanlhus are in
tertwined, giving a beautiful effect. The
talct is symbolyal of the dead president,
symDolizEg as it does his love OF home by the
hch, rs his love of mank nj by the calycan-
thus, his purity by the lily and his coui aye by
the oak. The cost of the sarcophagus was
S9,C0J. The military guard about the vault
will be continued until the later part Of next
Ju C.