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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
FROM MONTPELIER.
Business of the VVeek.--The Senate aud
House Committees, etc.

Business of the Week.--The Senate aud
House Committees, etc.
The ninth biennial and I17th regu-
lar session of the Vermont Legislature
opens well. The rum raid with which
selection" day was ushered in had a
salutary effect and more orderly cleo
ton hasn't been enjoyed at the capitol
for many years. The money value of
the liquors seized, put first at $1,000 is
now said to be larger but hardly up to
the $4,000 reported. Anyhow, it was
large enough to disturb the dealers
and to encourage the temperance men,
who feel that genuine temperance SEN
timent is really gaining in the state.
The usual compliments are paid the
senate and the house on the appear
ance of the members of both bodies, in
this instance, perhaps, very we'll de-
served. The election of President
Bates of the senate, who received the
complimentary an uncOntested election
to the office, and speaker Grout of the
house has already been noted and
both selections seem to be happy ones.
Judge Poland introduced the first
bill in the house and very practical
one it is. The bill is an act to repeal
chapter 135 of the revised laws and to
amend various other sections" Mr..
Poland explained that this bill con-
templated doing away with the old
idea of a person having illegal set
Element" in a town, which idea he said
was only a relic of barbarism. The
bill provides that paupers shall be sup
ported where they reside. Judge Po-
land further explained that in recent
times people have become so migrate
ry that many do not gain legal set
Element, and when they become pub
lie charge the settlement of their pa
rents has to be looked up. Sometimes
even they had no settlement and then
that of their parents determines the
place where the pauper must be sup
ported. In a recent case in Caledonia
county this inquiry ran back to 1890.
In many cases it has torn persons from
their kindred and sent them as unwel-
come guests among strangers, to be
supported by towns where they have
never resided.
The litigation resulting from the old
system has been large, protracted and
extensive. In Judge Poland's oDinion
its cost has exceeded that of the sup
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Some Caledonia CuIprits Set Free.


Governor Pingree extended pardons
to three Caledonia county culprits dur
ing his term of service, Jonas j. Snow
of Walden and Alice M. Day and the
notorious CDR" A. r. Stokes, both of
st. Johnsbury. Gov. Pingree, in an
appendix to his valedictorX message,
assigns the following reasons for his
action:
Alvin r. Stokes of st. JOhnsbury
sentenced by supreme court in May,
1888, to state prison for seven years,
for procuring an abortion discharged
September, 1886. Medical testimony
of prison physician satisfied me that
the convict is subject to tubercular
consumption if continued in prison.
His conditional discharge is prayed
for by most of the jury who tried him,
the officers of the law who prosecuted
him, and by the judge at the trial. Be-
sides his wife, woman of good name,
is shown to be in her last sickness and
asks that her husband may be released
to see her before her death. Also,
more than hundred of the good citi-
zens of st. Johnsbury join in the petit
ton.
Alice NJ. Day of st. Johnsbury: SEN
fenced in 1888, for larceny, to three
years in the house of correction. Alum
dant proof came to me in the case of
this young woman that her errors of
life were the result of bad influences.
Married while a girl of IL to drunken
fellow, and deeOyed into the crime of
which she was convicted by villain,
recommended to executive clemency
by the states attorney for her prose-
cution and by the present states at
tOrney, familiar with the case, and
convinced by the statements of the
late matrOn of the house of correction
that from chronic infirmities she would
be an invalid at prison service. l ex
tended to her a chance for reformation
the liberties of the prison, in No
vember last past-her confinement in
Jail and in the prison, with her time
credited for good conduct there, hav-
ing proved sufficient for her case as
viewed by me.
Jonas j. Snow of Walden sentenc-
ed for life to state prison for murder in
second degree, in June 1874. COndi
tionally discharged at "a years of age,
upon the recommendation of the di
rectors and superintendent of the pris
on, the jury who tried him and the
prosecuting officer. His crime was
committed in a fit of intoxicatiOn, and
under fancied insult to his wife. He
has since applied for restoration to the
prison, but the superintendent declin-
ed to admit him without papers. In
normal condition he was never a Grim
inal person.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
Charged with Heresy.

Close upon the American Board
meetings at Des Moines comes the
news that charges of heresy have been
preferred against five professors of the
AndOver theological seminary, and
that hearing thereon would be given
by the board of visitors. These pro
fessOrs are accused of preaching the
doctrine of second probation, teach
ing it is claimed that is contrary to the
conditions imposed by the donors of
the funds which support the institu-
ton. A hearing will be given at an
early date, very likely this week or
next, and in all probability the case
will be carried to the supreme court.
1t is said that the charges are brought
by Prof. E. A. Park of AndOver, Rev.
DIR. Dexter of the COngregatiOnalist
and Joseph Cook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

in better condition than for many
months previous, and orders for steam
engines, boilers, and general machin-
cry are far ahead of what they were."
Says the New York World: "The long
period of depression in business seems
now to be giving way to one of pros
perity. Merchants and general trades
men agree that the prospects of the
fall trade are very bright" Says the
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette: "The
business of the country is generally
moving forward steadily in the line of
improvement, yet there have been
checks in some respects, and some in
dications that undue haste would be
met with a reverse" Says the Balti-
more American at is now generally
accepted that there has been a notable
Improvement in the business of the
country during the past few weeks,
and that the prospects for a steady in
crease in trade are now better than
they have been for a number OF
months" Says the Philadelphia Press
merchants express great confidence
in the future, and in all parts of the
country there promises to be profitable
business throughout the autumn" But
it is unnecessary to multiply words
The press of every state in the country
tell the same story. Some are enthu-
siastic while others are careful to quail
ify statements and counsel against rash
investments or too hasty action, but
all are hopeful.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

On every hand are signs of a healthy
improvement in business; not a boom
but a steady growth in trade. This
improvement is not confined to any
particular section but seems general.
Says the Washington Star: "The
chronic croakers who have steadily re-
fused to see that which was patent to
the eyes of every body else must begin
to wonder what has happened" Says
the Boston Journal: "Reports from
every section of New England indicate
a very general degree of activity in
business and industry" Says the
American Machinist: "The increased
activity in general business is crafty
ing, and the belief is that it has come
to stay. The iron and steel trades are
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
The American Board.

The following is the full text of the
resolution concerning the new depart
ure adopted at the meeting of the
American board:
"That the board recognizes and
approves the principle upon which the
prudential committee has continued to
act in regard to appointments for mis-
siOnary service, in strictly conforming
to the Misunderstood and permanent
basis of dOctrinal faith upon which the
missions of the board have been stead
lily conducted, and to which, in the
exercise of its sacred trust, the com
mittee had no option but to conform.
The board is constrained to look with
great apprehension upon certain ten
denotes of the doctrine of probation
after death which have been recently
preached and diligently prOpagated,
that seemed decisive and perversive
and dangerous to the churches ut home
and abroad. In view of these tenden-
cies they do heartily approve of the ac-
ton of the prudential committee in
carefully guarding the board from any
committal to the approval of that doc
trine, and advise a continuance of that
caution in time to come. The board
recommends to the prudential COM
mittee to consider in difficult cases
turning upon doctrinal views of candi-
dates for missionary service the expe-
diency of calling council of the
churches, to be constituted in some
manner which may be determined by
the good Judgment of the committee,
to pass upon the theological soundness
of the candidate, and the committee is
instructed to report upon this matter
to the board at the next annual meet
ing" The resolution was adopted by
a thirds viva vOce vote.
A dispatch from Des Moines says a:
at is understood from good authority
that, having gained their point, the
opponents of the new theology will
permit Rev. DR.. Hume to return to his
missionary field in April. President
Hopkins is authority for the statement
that the matter has been satisfactorily
settled"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

Resolved, That we believe it to be
the duty of this union to adopt as far
as practicable all lines of work recon-
mended by the national union espe-
cially the franchise, and be it farther
resolved that we use our influence to
induce other unions to do the same
and also that we urge our state unions
to take up this line of work and APP
point a state superintendent of this
department.
The above resolution was heartily
endorsed by Mrs. q. G. Wallace, ouI
national supt. of franchise.
The w. c. t. U. ladies are busy this
week circulating petition to be sent
to Legislature asking for AN amend
ment to the temperance education law
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
A Practical Suggestion.

If any man makes a practical sug-
gestion looking to the enforcement of
the prohibitory law in this state, or to
making the handling of liquor more
difficult or disgraceful, there are not
wanting men who come up with the
declaration that it will not do. Gov.
Ormsbee suggests that the prohibitOry
law be so amended that the penalty
provided for first conviction should
include a short term of Imprisonment
as well as a fine.
But here comes word from MOntpe-
lier that the governors suggestion will
be opposed by some strong temper
ance men in the house on the ground
that it would make the law much more
difficult of enforcement than at present.
1t seems to us that the governors sug
gestion is a good one and we shall be
interested to know the reasons which
"the strong temperance men" in the
house will assign for opposing such an
amendment.
The governor doesn't rank as a tenn
perance fanatic but is a level-headed
lawyer, who knows whereof he speaks
when he talks about "the shifting, the
maneuvreing, the display of ingenui-
ty and the escapes between a first and
second conviction under the law" Lii
quOr dealers laugh at the present law
as enacted and it is rare that one of
them ever looks through prison bars
from the inside. "Strong temperance
men" certainly ought to keep up with
the governor. We believe the people
are with him in this matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
VERMONT NEWS.
Searching for Treasure

Professional divers from Boston have
been at work two weeks exploring the
remains of the "ROyal Savage" a YES
sci sunk off ValcOur island in Lake
Champlain. Tradition says that the
vessel was Arnold's flag ship contain
ing treasure and was burned to the
waters edge and sunk to prevent cap
ture. The divers are reticent about
what they find.
The second trial of Oscar Meyer for
the murder of 0. 0. Krause on Lake
Champlain in January 1884, was con-
Guided, with a verdict of murder in the
second degree and the prisoner was
sentenced by Judge Royce to impris-
Onment at hard labor for life.
Hon. John E. Chamberlin, widely
known in the Connecticut river valley,
died at his home in South Newbury
Thursday, aged seventy Mr..
Chamberlin was for many years en-
gagged in railroad construction and was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

since, when he found that its tongue
had been cut two thirds off by a worst
ed needle close to the roots.
Rev. Mr.. Holmes of Aver Junction,
Mass, preached at the Congregational
church last Sabbath and will again
next Sabbath. He is on trial.
Frank Clement was quite severely
injured by the Overturning of a nail
keg one day last week. He was at
work for ID. Crane on his new house.
N. NJ. Field is delegate from McIn-
does lodge, No. "a to grand lodge of l.
o. @. t. at Newport.-McIndo lodge
will soon give public entertainment,
proceeds to go toward furnishing the
lodge rooms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
Gov. Ormsbee's Inaugural.

An abstract of Gov. Ormsbee's in
augural will be found on the second
page. 1t has one merit that will COM
mend itself to the thoughtful reader.
Under nearly every head discussed the
governor has practical suggestions to
offer. The Legislature would do well
to take these suggestions, one by one,
and discuss and settle the questions
involved. They are sufficiently nu
merOus and important to keep them
profitably busy for some time to come.
The message is a good one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
birthday and Wedding Anniversary

The friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin Cutting met them at the
old homestead Friday afternoon and
evening to the number of about 100, to
celebrate the 82d birthday of Mr.. Cut
ting and the 55th anniversary of their
marriage. Hon. VIM. Richardson of
Littleton, N. H., was present and pre-
sented the gifts and good wishes of
all, in a very pleasing manner, review
ing the past and pOrtraying the good
deeds of the aged couple. The response
was by G. L. Stacey of West Concord
in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs. Cutting. A
purse of $25 and numerous useful arti-
cles were left for the worthy couple.
Among the noticeable features of the
occasion was beautiful. birthday cake
made by their adopted daughter, Mis-.
Stacy, bearing the inscription "Grand
fathers birthday, Oct. 9th, 1986-I9O4."
After partaking of a bountiful repast,
those who wished, "tripped the light
fantastic toe" to the music of E. Grants
violin. The party was a complete sur
prise, which added much to the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
Sound Advice.

Among the many suggestions of a
practical nature in Gov. Ormsbee's in
augural is the following paragraph
which Legislators would do we'll to
paste in their hats and to read at least
once day:
"The people, whose servants we are,
demand of US prompt and efficient ac-
ton in whatever comes to us to do or
consider as their representatives. The
time and money spent here in their
service is theirs, not ours. Duly i'm
pressed with correct views of duty,
let us proceed to performance of it
with as much dispatch as consistent
with candid consideration and safe and
wise cOnclusiOnsn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

Luther l.. Holden of Boston return
ed last week from a twO-mOnths' trip
to Alaska. Mr.. Holden went to this
new country with a view of preparing
the way for Raymond excursion the
coming summer. He found "a place of
great interest with scenery unlike any
thing else on this continent. The
mountains and glaciers are not unlike
those in Switzerland. Letters descrip-
tive of this trip will be published in
the Boston Home Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

received
The new sewer is completed and
will be great convenience to that part
of tho village which it accommodates.
The R. R. Co. will build a large
wOodshed on the site of the one burn
ed this summer. They will also put a
new building over the reservoir.
A considerable number from this
place will attend the session of the
grand lodge of Good Templars at
Newport this week. G.. w. Staples is
the delegate from Riverside lodge.
Last Friday eve about forty Good
Templars went to Henry Kilby's farm
in East Lyndon, and, with other friends
and neighbors, making the number
about sixty, enjoyed an old fashioned
"husking." Plenty of pumpkin pie
and other good things, but no cider.
By request of the aged grandmother a
hymn was sung and prayer offered be-
fore the company dispersed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. COrlss went to
Spencer, Mass, about two weeks ago,
and while there Mrs. COrliss was taken
sick with acute inflammation of the
stomach and bowels, and after a brief
illness, died last Friday, aged 80 years.
Mrs. COrliss was much respected in
the community and will be greatly
missed in the Methodist church, and
Rebekah and Good Templar lodges, of
which organizations she was an active
member.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
Commissioners Notice,

uENRY ROSES ESTATE.
III The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Gale
donna commissioners to receive examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
tate of Henry Ross, late of st. JOhnsbury
in said trictdeeeased, represented insolvent and
the term of six months from the 18th day of Oct
A. ID. 1886, being allowed by said Court to the
their respective claims before us: Give notice
that will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house of the late Henry
Ross, in st. JOhnsbury, IN said district. the
10th day of October and the 10Th day Of April
next, at one O'Clock in the afternoon on each Of
said days.
CHARLES COBB, lco,r.
$50 WIN. B. JOHNSON, f"0n'N'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
WELLS RIVER.
" EIlLJ M v EIN.
j. BelOdO has returned to CalifOrn

j. BelOdO has returned to California.
Do not forget the concert by Madame
Fry's company next Saturday evening,
Oct. Is, at the M. E. church in Woods
vile. Proceeds above expenses for
the benefit of the church.
A large proportion of the hotels in
this vicinity are making a change in
prOprietOrs. Mr.. DanfOrth of the
Wells River house has sold to H. Car
bee. Mr.. Nutting, who has been in
company with Mr.. Hawkins at the
Parker house, has sold his share to the
latter, and the report is that the Bruins
wick house is also to have a new pro-
prietOr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

port of the paupers. Every reason or
humanity, economy and convenience
is in favor of requiring that those who
become a public charge shall be sup
ported by the town where they reside.
AS the Rutland Herald says "This is a
very sensible bill and it is difficult to
imagine how there can be any Oppo-
sition to it."
Senator Bates and Bunker are given
two places each on senate committees.
Mr.. Bates is chairman of the commit
tee on rules and a member of the judi
ciary committee. Mr.. Bunker is chair
man of the committee on education
and a member of the committee on
federal relations.
Senator Baker of Rutland has in
troduced a bill that proposes radical
change in the time and places of hold
ing the different courts in this state.
The general term of the supreme court
is done away with and the stated
terms of the supreme court are fixed
to be held at Montpelier on the third
Tuesday of January, April and Octo-
Der in each year, at which all of the
judges of the supreme court are to sit
The times fixed for the sessions of the
Caledonia county court remain as now
on the first Tuesdays of June and De-
cember.
The Governors Staff.
! Governor Ormsbee has made the fol-
lowing appointments on his staff
Charles F. Branch of Coventry sur
geon-g general with the rank of briga-
der general. F. Stewart Stranahan Of
St. Adams, William A. CrOmbie Of
Burlington, Dan K. Hall of Rutland
ZOpnar. NJ. Mansur of Island Pond
Ransom E. Hathorn of Ludlow, Dennis
E. May of st. Johnsbury, all with the
rank of colonel and aide de camp.
Senate and House Committees.
Caledonia county is we'll represented
on the various house committees
| L lobCUcT vi OO. OOuuSOuty HOluo OhS
only craftsmanship, that on claims,
and is also on the committee on public
buildings. The other appointments in
the county are as follows: Ways and
means, Parker of Peacham claims,
Davis of Danville; railroads, Nelson
of Ryegate agriculture, Warden OF
Barnet; grand list, Watson of Sutton
distributing committee, Green of Wa
terford town lines, Hood of Stannard;
mileage and debentures and on gener-
al committe, Rogers of Walden; in
sane, Hubbard, of Lyndon land taxes
WEIGH of Wheelock. Messrs. Parker
of Peacham, Clifford of Newark, and
Warden of Barnet are a committee to
canvass votes for members of congress
in this district, and Messrs. Graves OF
Kirby, Green of Waterford and Davis
of Danville on committee to canvass
votes for county officers, etc.
Judge Poland is chairman on the
judiciary committee and is also mem
Der of the committee on ways and
means.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

Senator A. F. Pike of New Hamp-
shire dropped dead Friday at his home
in Franklin Falls, and it will devOlve
upon Gov. Currier to appoint a sue
cessOr, as the legislature does not meet
till next June. 1t looks as though Ex-
Gov. Cheney would receive the ap-
pointment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

President Cleveland suspended Ed
ward S. TObey, postmaster of Boston,
last week, and appointed John NJ
prominent Massachusetts democrat, is
a native of Pittsburg, Pa, is 81 years
old. He has brilliant war record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
While the Cats Away.

While President Bartlett is out in
Des Moines arguing that the heather
who have never heard the gospel will
have no opportunity for repentance in
the next world, the freshmen at Dart
mouth have risen and waged violent
war on the upper classmen. These
young heather at Hanover ought to
receive President Bartlett's attention
at once, for they are of those who are
SHINING in the light.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
WHEELOCK.

Jennie Squires is on the gain. She
has been very sick.
Geo. MatthewsOn intends to start for
California in a few weeks.
There will be a dance at the town
hall Friday evening, Oct. %. Oysters
will be served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
GREENSBORO.

A. Smalley's house will be au orna-
ment to the village.
Frank Dow was hit by board in
the planning mill Monday and was I'M
conscious some time.
G. Lovejoy has bought a yoke of
oxen of JudsOn LovejOy and is re-
building his dam.
Mrs. Rodgers has been ill.-Miss
Martha LOvejoy returned from the
White mountains Monday evening"
Mrs. John Thornton is stopping with
her parents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14
The Anchoria Safe.

The long-overdue Anchor line steam
er Anchoria from Glasgow for New
York was towed into harbor at st.
job s, N. F., Monday morning with a
broken shaft, after a perilous voyage
of % days. Her 422 passengers APP
peare d none the worse for their expe-
rience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-10-14

1t is rumored that change of edito-
rial control of the Rutland Herald is
likely to be occasiOned before long by
the resignation of Col. Albert Clarke,
who has not found his task an easy
ONE Free Press.
Neither Rutland nor the state can
afford to lose Col. Clarke and we hope
to see this rumOr cOntradicted.