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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Ghe Gatedunian.
Prohibitory County Convention.

All citizens of Caledonia county who are in favor
Of prohibition and the enforcement of the liquor
law without distinction of party requested to
meet at the Town hall st. Johnsbury, on Saturday.
August T. 1886 at 10 o'clock for the purpose of
perfecting an organization and nominating candi-
dates for county officers II. b. DAVIS,
For County Com.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Sad Case Of Drowning.
SOUTH WALDEN.

Will Knights is reported sick with
typhoid fever.-Mrs. s. Patch is get
ting better.
School closed at the Heights last
week.
Most of the farmers have finished
erage crop is reported.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
He Needn't Hurru-

Col. Hooker is credited with saying
that he would accept a seat in congress
only as it came to him unsOught. If this
is true the colonel may ease his mind
of any fears that the honor will be
thrust upon him. Newport Express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

like Maj. Whittle, JAS. Mccormick, Fl.
M. Moore and others. Only the rich
est thoughts-pure and sweet could
come from such men. These address
es are given very informally. Mr..
Moody encourages the asking of ques-
tions, 'just when they arise in the
mind" and although the talk is often
interrupted, the informality is quite
refreshing and the answers extremely
helpful. Note books abound. What
a pencil brigade! The lead flies thick
and fast but no one is hurt. The
words fall upon waiting ears, drop
into thirsty hearts and run down glanc-
ing pencils on to the paper below. The
topics presented are the foundation
truths of Christianity, such as "The
verbal inspiration of the Bible )" 'sThe
evidences of Christianity )" "How to
study the Bible )" "The divinity of
Christ" "The Holy Spirit" 'The
prophecies" "The second coming of
Christ :" "BOoks of the Bible," etc.,
etc. Theories are not given, only
common sense facts, so that the speak
ers are very practical and the sermons
very helpful.
Mr.. Moody told the boys at the first
days session that he wanted them to
as religiously enjoy their recreation as
the Bible studies. He has well pro-
vided for athletic sports. There are
nine tennis courts beautifully laid off,
base and foot ball field, boats, swim
ming place, carriage drives, inviting
walks and opportunities to please any
sensible man. These enjOyments are
fully appreciated, too.
| think it was DR.. Brooks who a few
days ago made the remark, 81 consider
this one of the most remarkable gath
erings of the nineteenth century," AS
we think of these young men going
back to 90 different colleges, all ATTIRE,
what may we not expect in the coming
months and years? 1t is significant
fact that already so young men in this
| first summer school have volunteered
to go as missionaries and others as Y.
M. C. A. secretaries when through col
| lege.
Mt. Hermon, July %, 1886.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

was we'll attended and proved pleas
ant time for all.
Miss Laura Moore OF. Barnet will
speak upon prohibition in the Metho-
dist church Friday evening, Aug. 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
ST. JoHNsBURY CENTRE.

Horace Hall and family of Boston
are in town for two or three weeks.
The post Office is to be moved into
the building lately vacated by the
Home Art company.
Rev. P. N. Granger rode out yester-
day for the first time since his leg was
broken.
Sad Case OF Drowning.
George Brown, son of Oscar Brown,
was drowned in the lake at Madison,
Wis, last Friday by the upsetting of a
sail boat. At the time of writing this
no particulars have been received, only
that the body had not been recovered
His father left by the Montreal express
Tuesday for Madison. Young Brown
was about IS years old and unmarried.
He was printer by trade and two
years ago worked in the Caledonian
office, and was working at his trade in
Madison. He was a young man of good
character and upright life, and this
sudden death is a crushing blow to his
parents to whom he was greatly en-
deared. His brother Oscar was also
living in Madison.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Democratic Ticket.

For Governor,
9. G. SHURTLEFF of Montpelier.
For observation-disclosures,
p. NJ. MELLON of Rutland.
For Treasurer,
HI. CHUBB of Thetford.
For Secretary of State,
w. w. RIDER of Bristol.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
EAST BURKE.

VIM. E. Fairbanks has bought the
stock in the drug store and intends
running that business himself.
Mrs. Harvey Freeto came here from
Keene, N. H., last week to assist in
caring for Mrs. Harriet FreetO who is
still living, but very low.
Daniel ellison got hurt quite badly
while loading some heavy timber at
the mill last week, but is able to be
out again.
There was quarterly meeting in NJ.
E. church last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. S. Donaldson preached three in
teresting sermons.
The Ladies' aid society had a pleas
ant meeting with Mrs. III. P. Cushing
last week. The next one will meet
with Mrs. David ellison next week
Wednesday afternoon.
The school in the White district fin
ished last week with picnic at EnOch
Pages. There were about sixty present
and were entertained with interesting
literary exercises.
Burke Mt. Lodge has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming quarter:
Alvah ellison G. T., May ellison V. t.,
Addie Godding Sec, Jennie ellison F.
Sec, H. A. Stockwell IT,, T.. G.. Shurt-
left c., Robert Godding NJ, Oscar Phil
lips l. g., Charles Phillips o. g., My
ron ellison p. w. G.. T.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

One London dealer in birds received,
when the fashion was at it's hight, a
single consignment of 81, 900 dead hum
ming birds and another received at
another time 10000 aquatic birds and
300. 900 pairs of wings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Republican Nominations

For Governor,
Il. j. ORMSBEE, of Brandon.
For Northumberland,
LEVI X. FULLER, of BrattlebOrO.
For Treasurer,
VIM. III. DU BOIS, of Randolph.
For Auditor of Accounts,
Z. III. POWELL, of Richford.
For Secretary of State,
CHARLES III. PORTER, of Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

A quorum will probably be kept in
Washington until after the fate of the
oleomargarine bill is decided and the
sundry civil appropriation bill shall
have been passed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
WEST BURKE.

Quarterly meeting will be held here
next Saturday and Sunday. The pre-
siding elder will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Otis are in New
Brunswick visiting.
Charles and Fred Marshall are spend
ing few days at their home.
Mr.. Fletcher's brother from Dakota
is spending few days with him. 1t
is their first meeting for 40 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

Attorney General Garland declares
the oleomargarine bill constitutional
and that it is not an infringement upon
states rights.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

"The Keynote" is the title of an il
Illustrated weekly review devoted to
Emusic, drama, literature, art, society
and current events" 1t is a clean, read
able journal, we'll filled with fresh
matter and excellent illustrations. F..
o. Clark has taken the agency for the
Keynote in St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

The New Hampshire supreme court
decides against members of the Saliva
ton army for beating drums in village
streets. The statute forbids the act
unless under the command of a militia
ry officer. In reply to the claim made
by the respondents that they were
drumming in obedience to the dictates
of their consciences, and as an act of
religious worship, it was held that
this was no defence and that no act of
religious worship can be allowed to
disturb the public peace, or violate
reasonable police regulations. If the
salvation army wants to beat drums it
must go outside the compact part of
the village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
DANVILLE,

The church social at Fred Suckers
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Prohibition Ticket.

For Governor,
III. Nj. SEELEY of Middlebury.
For Lieutenant-GOvernor
w. L. PEARL of st. Johnsbury.
For Treasurer,
c. w. WYMAN of BrattIeboro.
For Secretary of State,
GEORGE L. STORY of st. Adams Bay
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Special Notice.

BOSTON, July 81, 1es6.-Owing to the accident to
the Steamship Gate City" of the Savannah Line
1T becomes necessary for us to withdraw the Steam
ship 'Merrimack" from our Eastern Line to fill
her place for few trips.
In consequence thereof. the Steamships Carroll
and Worcester will sail every Saturday, al ter
nately. at IL, noon, for Halifax Port Hawkesbury
Pietou, N. g., and Charlottetown, P Z. l.
1t NICKERSON'S g. CROSBY, Agents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
Caledonia County

Caledonia County.
e e. G. B BATES; s. P SSePRsSnry senators
j. G.. HOVEY st. Johnsbury I -. r.,s
CLOUD HARVEY, Barnet, Asst Judges
w. p. SMITH, st. JOhnsbury, Judge of Probate.
A. DUNNETT. st. Johnsbury, States Attorney
LORENZO SULLOWAY, st. Johnsbury, Sheriff
J. s. HENDERSON,, Barnet, High Bailif.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The English newspapers describe
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher as Gan aw-
fully funny preacher"
The Springfield Union talks about
the "wOod-pulp senate" and longs for
one of Roscoe Conkling's speeches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

OUR BABY'S First Year, by Marion Harand
Oalss containing much valuable information. 48
page book sent ON receipt of 2-cent stamp by Reed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

Charles Hutchins who died July %
and who has been so long and favor
ably known in missionary circles and
who has been connected with the
American board as special purchasing
agent for the past 81 years, being ex-
Officio publisher of the Missionary Her.
aid, was native of Thetford. He re-
ceived his education in the common
schools of this state.
The sacks of the wrecked Oregon
are yielding up some astonishing facts
in relation to their water-sOaked con-
tents. Large numbers of the packages
were found to contain dutiable goods,
such as laces, gloves, etc. These goods
will be cOnfscated and the guilty par
ties prosecuted if they can be found.
The department. will hereafter require
increased vigilance on the part of Off
GERS handling mails.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05
VERMONT NEWS.

f brilliant successes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-05

people IrOID ACROSS bno flNof, lncTcds-
ing the audience to about COCOON
mence singing from the Gospel Choir"
under the direction of Mr.. MOOdy's
new singer, Prof. Towner. He is a
wonderful leader and the melody,
brightness, and intensity of this praise
service is marvellous. Those who have
heard ten or a dozen college boys sing
ing know the vim and dash they give
to an air. Multiply the volume fifteen
fold, add hymns that appeal to the
deepest emotions and aspirations, and
you can gain some faint idea of the in
spiratiOn of their voices and faces in
song. Occasionally, Mr.. Sankey steps
to the platform and sings a solo, which
is dOubly helpful when he asks the
boys to join in the chorus. Mr.. Moody
can't tell one note from another, but
he tells everybody to sing and sets
them the example, using his hands and
feet, as well as voice, uncOnsciously,
and not at all grotesquely. After sing
ing and prayer, Mr.. Moody conducts a
sort of "quiz." Each day one chapter
in Matthew is taken up with closed BIZ
bles, and he draws from the boys all
the details of the chapter. After this
they question him. Then follows an
address by some prominent worker
Among those who have thus far adj
dressed the men are Rev. DR.. Brooks
Of st. Louis; Moorehead of Xenia,
Ohio; Clark of Staten Island, N. Y; 4
Pierson of Philadelphia Gordon of
Boston besides numerous evangelists !
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
PerilOus Times.

The citizen who can consider the
relations of Capital and Labor az ex.
hibited in the strikes which are now
occurring all through the land without
seriousness approaching to awe is
himself dangerous sign of the times.
The country in 1877 trembled upon
the verge Of anarchy. In Chicago,
Pittsburgh, st. Louis. Cincinnati and
other great Western centers of trade
and population a spark might have
ignited moral dynamite enough to
shake the nation.
Since that time the passions that
produced those results have taken
form, have bec0me doctrines and
cool determination and calculating
recklessness of consequences charac-
terize the situation; while in every
city there is a definite Number of
wild beasts in the guise of men who
would rejoice in universal havoc and
ruin.
In Brooklyn and New York, dur.
ing the past week, that terrible scenes
did not occur was an accident. and
was not due to preparation for them
for the riot was the result of causes
which might in one moment have
let loose resistless forces. M0bs, riots.
network of strikes that run through
country, with both sides determin-
ed, could at any time reach tension
which would necessitate an explo.
sion. The force of no explosion can
he measured unless, like that which
blew up the rocks at He'll Gate, it is
pre- arranged by one controlling mind
and consists entirely Of mechanical
and chemical elements. Hence, such
conditions, if they become the habit
of the poplar mind, will invade and
diSintegrate the militia, thus com
polling what is equivalent to stand
ing army. |'
When that exists the doom of the
Republic as such will have come.
We regard the elements at work in
the United States to-day as more
fraught with peril to our institutions
than all the merely political and per.
sonal discussions, conflicts and agita.
tons which eliminated in the late
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
war. For that divided the country

war. For that divided the country
Into two general cnntending factions,
of which those desiring the mhinten-
ance of the Union were the more
numerous, more fortunately situated,
and the stronger. But these proceed
ings, unchecked, must surely, in the
end. compel radical change in the
methods of preserving order; and
when that change has occurred, and
the military spirit shall have crystal
lized, whether the mind that controls
it lie called Governor. President,
King, Cesar, or Car matters not.
AS yet, who sees any light on the
horizon? What practicable method
promising better relations is sugges.
ted?
We are not frightened, for that is
not our beseting sin but in the dark
est hours OF the Civil War we never
let more sober than to-day. rs we
contemplate the future of what our
gifted country woman, Mrs. Kemble
calls "this great new world of Chris
tian liberty. y Christian Adrocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
The Strike at the Mines.

PIEDMONT, w. VA, March 16.-
The miners Of Georges Creek are
cheerful to-day over news received
from Pocahontas. At Elk Garden
everything is quiet. The miners
there will be paid up in full this week
for all the work they have done this
month. and the mines will be closed
until the strike is over. The Dayis
Brothers do not expect their men to
GO 10 work until the strike is over.
There are no fears of any disorder in
this region. The Miller mine, near
Homecoming, owned by Kitchens
Brothers. of Frostburg, who were
willing to pay fifty cents per ton, was
not at work to-day. owing to failure
to secure cars. 1t Is thought now
that the strike will be over this week
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20

the county has been done lately ex.
cept the passage ny the Senate of the
hill repeating the Local Option law
and re-submitting the question TO the
people at the election next fall. The
bill is now in the hands of the Gar
rett county delegation and Mr.. Dam
do, of Allegany county. An ATTEMPT
was made on Thursday evening by
Delegate Hole, of AlIegany county.
to have it taken out of the hands of
the delegation and referred to the
Committee on Temperance. The eff
fort failed on account of quorum
not voting. 1t was thought he
would renew his motion. but he has
not done it yet.
Speaker Seth offered an amend.
ment to the appropriation bill by in.
sorting the appropriation for the Fish
Commissioners. Leave has beer
granted to introduce a bill to abolish
the Office of Fish Commissioners
The opinion has been expressed that
as the commissioners haye been ap
PORTED they will hold their Office.
until their term expires.
The Senate bill to amend the char
ter of Deer Park is on its second read
ing in the House.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Browning paid US
visit. PED
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
State of Trade.

New YORK, March 13.-Speeial
kilograms 70 Bradstreet's from the
more important business centers re-
port the movement of general mer-
chandi,e rather below than above
previous totals. At st. Louis and
southwest thereof business is at a
stan,lslilI, owing to the continued in
terruptinn of traffic over the Gould
Southwestern Railways and the Tex
as & Pacific lines. The number of
strikes Throughout the country has
increased beyond all precedent, and
the number Of employees so idle il re-
ported at $1,000 east Of the Rocky
Mountains. In December, 1884. the
total covering the same territory WIS
about $4,000. Both the biIuninous
coal and textile strikers ouirank the
South western railway strike in pnint
of numbers. COntrasted to the stag
nation in trade circles at ST. Louis.
Chicago reports good bushes in al
most all stable lines, 80 percent more
than LIST year at a like period in dry
goods alone. But this report Is quite
exceptional.
At leading Eastern cities business
has been of moderate proportions
only, though a feeling of confidence
that an Improvement will he felt in
the near future Is frequently men,
tiOned. Increased caution in max ing
contracts is noted on the part Of tex
tile mill owners. At other cities gen.
eral trade Is less active than had been
expected at this time, while at the
northwest particularly the more
favorable reports are made OF the
movements and outlook. Dry goods
are In a little better request, and
print cloths are higher. Stocks Of
cotton in first hands are light. There
are new features in the iron market.
Anthracite coal Is selling very low,
and buyers act slowly.
Petroleum is heavier end tends
lnwer on new we'll production news.
The movement of grmery staples is
higher than n year ago. DrrreaSpI
demand and weak cables It press
sugar. Coffee Is higher on smaller
ernp estimates and tirner markets nj
shipping ports. Large available sup.
plies of rice depresS prices thereof.
Wheat has heen irregular but some.
what firmly held 10y the speculative
interest, and IL two cents higher for
cash on the week. The Government
report Of light supplies in first hands,
II well founded, Is tho strongest bull
argument yet advanced. FlouV is
firmer aud higher, with wheat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
The Proposed Canal Legislation.

The Sun prints the following tircu-
lar on the canal issued by the bank
ing house of j. A. Hambleton Il Co.:
1.-THE movement in the Maryland
Legislature to perfect some plan
whereby the defunct Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company can be resusci-
tated at least to such an extent as
may yield some returns to its bond
holders is of great importance to the
State and also to Baltimore city. II
is very evident that as a water way
the canal can never he bDught out of
its difficulties therefore, the prOp0-
sition to lease the canal to railroad
company which shall use it 20 build
a railway from Williamsport to
Cumberland appears both feasible and
practical. When the first and second
mortgage bonds of The Western
Maryland RAILROAD are retired by the
issue of Baltimore city stock, the
city will own and possess the West
ern Mary land company in all It's en-
tirety. The Western Maryland COM
pany now terminates at Williams.
port, where it strikes the canal. If
the Western Maryland should be ex-
tended from Williansport to Cum
berland it would give Baltimore city
a second all rail connection with the
Cumberland coal fields. The Balt.
more and Ohio company would no
doubt object to competitor in this
direction. So much the better for
the creditors of the canal, who would
be able to make better terms where
there is competition. The State of
Maryland is large creditor of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the
interests of the State demand that. if
possible, some such arrangements
should be made. Virginia made the
Richmond and Allegany Railroad IA
present of the old James River canal.
If any railroad company will pay for
the use of ours, by all means let them
have it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-20
A Sweeping Pension Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Senrtor
Blair, from the Committee on Pen.
si0ns. reported a bill in the Senate to-
day to provide That every person
specified under the several classes
enumerated under section 1903 Of the
Revised Statutes who served six
months in the military or naval ser
vice during the war of the rebellion
and who was honorably discharged,
who is or shall become disabled from
any cause not the result of his own
gross carelessness. shall, upon max.
ing proof of the facts, be placed upon
the pension roll and receive n pension
during the continuance OF such disa-
biIlty, such pension to commence at
the date of filing the application. The
highest rate Of pension granted under
this section is fixed at 81 for total IN
capacity to perform manual labor.
and this sum shall be divisible upon
that basis for any less degree of dliss-
Dility. 1t provides that in consider
ing the claims of dependent relatives
the fact and cause of death, and the
fact that the soldier left no widow or
minor children, having been shown,
as required by law. it shall be neces.
sary only to show by competent and
sufficient evidence that such Depend