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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
THE CARE OF THE POOR.
What the Inmates of the Aims Hous
Say About It.

what the Inmates of the Aims House
Say About 1t.
A communication concerning the
treatment of the poor in the aims house,
published in last weeks Caledonian,
has brought two rejoinders from the
towns poor, each positively opposed
to the other. 1t is we'll enough to
state at the outset that the writer of
last weeks communication was a
worthy and responsible citizen, who,
we feel sure, was actuated by no other
motive in writing than the good of the
unfortunate poor, and who has no de-
sire in anyway to misstate the case.
One of the correspondents above
referred to writes that "Citizen's" re-
marks were pertinent and to the
point. Intemperance in word and ac-
ton without provocation is stereo-
typed fact of long practice by the
present incumbents in charge at the
town farm"
The other correspondent writes at
considerable length and with consider
able feeling declaring that "Citizen"
has misrepresented the state of affairs.
The vely sensible suggestion is made
that reliable men should at times visit
the poor house and investigate affairs
for themselves. Meanwhile the writer
speaks in the highest terms of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gould and Overseer Randall, and
thinks the unfortunate are fortunate
enough to fall into such good hands.
We have had no opportunity to in
vestigate affairs and so are unable to
speak authoritatively. The letter from
"Citizen" was the first intimation that
anything was wrong at the farm that
had reached this office. The standing
of the writer of that article was such
as to command attention, and the sug-
gestion that the towns people should
interest themselves in these matters
is a good one and should be put into
immediate practice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The Catholic fair begins this even
ing in st. Agnes hall and will continue
until further notice. Every effort has
been made to make the fair success.
Among the attractions provided is a
gold headed cane to be voted to the
"most honest politician in town." The
contestants nominated are John Clark
j. d. Miller, w. P. afford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
LOWER WATERFORD.

Samuel Morrison is in Canada buy
ing horses.
Mrs. Geo. Leith went to Haverhill
Thursday.
Charles Ross and daughter are visit
ing in Glover
Charles Cushman and family from
Boston are in town.
A party from here go to Franconia
mountains this week.
Miss Helen Goss is quite sick.-Mrs.
Eliza Ross is on the gain.
Miss Jennie Winch, and Miss Rose
Freeman have returned home.
James Montgomery has been very
sick, sun stroke being the cause.
Mrs. C. G.. Sias and her daughter
Clara from Boston are visiting Mrs.
Eliza Sias.
Mrs. Joseph Munison and two chill
dren go to Canada this week to visit
friends.
Mrs. I'll. 1. Goss returned to her home
In Gorham, N. III. last Week.-Mrs.
Nellie Bowman has returned home and
reports fine time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
Two Fatal Accidents.

Il
j. j. Rashaw was fatally injured on
the Lake road at Walden Thursday.
He attended the circus the day before
and had been drinking. He sat down
on the track between two cars of a
gravel train and evidently fell asleep
and fell over between the tracks, his
legs across the rail. The train was
started up and passed over his legs
near the body. He was terribly mang-
led and died four hours after. While
conscious he said that nobody was to
blame but himself for the accident.
He was a single man, aged "a, and
lived at Colchester.
Daniel L. Durkee was also fatally
injured at Hyde Park Saturday. While
aiding in making up train he was
caught between two cars and badly
pinched. 1t was hoped that he would
recover but after much suffering he
died Sunday night. Durkee was a
single man, aged %, whose home was
in HYDE Park.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Considerable annoyance was caused
a number who went to the town hall
Monday evening to attend a republican
rally in accordance with notice that
appeared in the official organ of the
party in this county. So far as we
have been able to ascertain the notice
was issued without proper authority ;
there had been some talk of holding
such meeting but no decision had
been reached. However this may be a
number of the dozen names advertised
to speak at that meeting were publish
ed without any authority whatever,
some of the men knowing nothing
about it until they saw their names in
print, and others having positively
stated that they could not and would
not speak
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The scheme to fill up Pumpkin
Hill trestle is again materializing. The
Boston and Maine corporation receive
bids this week for the job, Messrs Cald-
well & Varnum being among the bid
ders. If the job is undertaken years
time will be required for it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
BirfHs.

At Peacham, Aug. 12 a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard K. Darling.
At Danville, Aug. 49, son to Mr.. and Mrs. j.
C.. Mooney.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

S. A. Nelson has sold his house
corner of Spring and Central streets to
Silas Mastin who takes possession
when Mr.. Nelson moves into his new
house on Main street.-William G. Ty-
Ter moves into the house vacated by
Mr.. Mastin, Church street, corner of
Spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Mrs. William Green of this place
fell on the cellar stairs at her home on
Green Street last Monday. At first she
did not seem injured to any extent,
but in a few hours sickness came upon
her and she now lies in very critical
condition. t.r. -5.sI'fH Tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
oHarriagss.

At Danville. Aug. e. by Rev. I. W. Darling,
Harlin p. Blodgett and Gotta Mcfarland, both of
Danville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
New Lecture Course engagements.

The lecture committee during the
past week have concluded engage
ments with Sam Small for a lecture
Nov. %, and Hon. r. G.. Horr of Mich
igan for Dec. Z. Mr.. Small is known
as one of the most prominent and
popular speakers on the platform, and
there are few speakers who have a
better reputation than Mr.. Horr. The
Musin Concert company is also en-
gagged for an entertainment to be given
Nov. 6. This company comprises
Ovid Musin, violinist Nine Tanner,
prima donna; Whitney Mockridge,
tenor E. M. Shonert, pianist. When
the engagements of the committee are
completed and brought together it will
be found that a course of marked in
terest and value has been arranged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The annual picnic of the Advent
society was held on Pinard's Point
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Pinard has
granted the society the free use of the
grounds for number of years, and in
return for his kindness he was last
Thursday presented with handsome
dressing case by members of the Sab
bath school
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The grand excursion of Odd Fell
lows and their friends to Los Angeles
comes Sept. 6. The rate for the round
trip from Boston to Los Angeles and
return is $9I.5O. Amy information re-
garding the excursion will be cheerfully y
given by d. P. Celley of st. JOhnsbury,
one of the grand representatives to the
sovereign grand lodge meeting at Los
Angeles
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The citizens of St. Johnsbury and
the travelling public generally bear
cheerful testimony to the uniform
courtesy and kindness exhibited by o.
HI. Henderson in the performance of
his duties as station agent at this point.
Hence the peculiarly unfair and unjust,
not to say untrue item by local cor
respondent in the Argus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
Circus Frauds.

Circus Frauds.
1t turns out that the usual lot of shy
sters accompanied the Forepaugh's Cir
Gus and found no trouble in roping in
the people with their three card monte
trick as played with three walnut
shells, close $40 or win $780," and the
innocents generally lost the $40.
Three men, one from Dalton, one from
Morrisville and the other from Lam
caster, after losing $35, $40 and 800
respectively made complaint and in
the absence of States Attorney Dun
nett lawyer G. Fl. Hosford called on
the tricksters and demanded the $95.
They hesitated about paying when Mr..
Hosford called on FOrepaugh himself
and informed him that the tent would
be attached unless the $95 was forth
coming, whereupon the Snowman paid
up without further discussion. It is
understood that nu' sr of st. Johns
bury's business and boys got
caught in the j way but preferred
to bear the loss than to advertise the
matter, andto lie about it afterwards
rather than to admit that they had
been gathered in after all that has been
said about this sort of business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The camp meeting season at Nor
risviIle is now on. The temperance
camp meeting comes next week, 10Th
and 2Ist. Distinguished speakers will
be present and will address the meet
ing including Hon. Frank Plumley,
Rev. j. Frank Rhoades, George w.
Penniman and Rev. r. L. Bruce. Re-
duced rates, round trip tickets from st.
Johnsbury, good until the 23d, $1.25
and from other stations at correspond
ing low rates.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Town Meeting.
All voters will remember the town
meeting that comes next Monday at l
o'clock in the afternoon, to consider
the question of selling the whole or
part of the town hall, and of buying or
leasing another-an important matter.
The town will also be called upon
to raise money to meet Indebtedness,
etc. The grand list of the town is
$35, $4,000 The treasurer estimates
that there will be required for the in
stallment and interest due on the fund
ed debt of the town about 80 per cent;
the state school tax as fixed by law is
IL per cent; to pay all other liabilities,
including a county tax which may be
raised of which st. Johnsbury has to
pay about 80 per cent, there will be
required 80 per cent. making in all a
tax of rs cents on the dollar, which is
the same as was raised in 1887.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
Excursions to Memphremagog.

There are three excursions to Lake
Memphremagog this week, one by the
Odd Fellows today and the other two
by the railroad company Friday and
Saturday. The one today is already
on the road. The one tomorrow starts
by special train from Wells River with
special rates from all stations between
there and Newport. The one Satur-
day includes all stations on the road
between White River Junction and
Newport. Round trip fare for both
Fridays and Saturdays trips, includ-
lake ride to Owls Head, 100 from
St. JOhnsbury. Trains leave here
on Friday at $50 a. M, returning
at 6.35 p. M; this trip is to Magog.
The Saturday special leaves here at
9.22 a. m, returning arrives here at
6.l5 p. m. this trip is to Owls Head.
The first moonlight excursion of the
season to Lake Memphremagog and
Georgeville comes next Wednesday
evening. Music by Lyndonville band.
Dancing going and returning. Leave
ST. Johnsbury at 4.35 p. IN. return at
1858. Fare $I.OO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Republican Rallies.
The republicans have a rally in the
town hall Monday evening with
speeches by local talent, no one being
allowed to occupy over ten minutes.
Campaign songs will be rendered by
the glee club between the speeches.
Addresses are expected by HI. G. Ide,
HI. G. Bates, w. P. Smith, Franklin
Fairbanks, G.. B. Bullard, Harry Blod-
gett, P. d. Blodgett, M. Montgomery,
A. F. Nichols and DR.. Brooks. All
those who voted for Harrison in 1910
are requested to occupy seats on the
platform.
st. Johnsbury's greatest republican
rally of this campaign will come Sat
urday, August 25. 1t will be an out
door meeting probably in Court House
square in the afternoon. Albert Grit
fin of Kansas, who has been so closely
identified with the anti-saloOn move
ment within the republican party, will
be the principal speaker, and other
prominent men from abroad will also
be present. Full particulars next
week.
These rallies by the speakers named
in other parts of the county and in this
neighbOrhood are also announced
Lunenburg, Aug. Is, Col. q. M. Man
sur.
Wells River, Aug. II, Gen. G.. R.
Pitkin of Louisiana, Hon. w. P. Dill
lingham. A. j. Markham, singer.
West Concord, Aug. 90, Hon. w. P.
Dillingham;, Lieut.. Gov. Fuller, Col.
u. M. Mansur. Singing by A. j. Max
ham, and music by the St. Johnsbury
band.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
THE BREEDERS, MEETING.
Entries to the Exhibition at St. Johns
bury, September and 8.

Everything indicates that the forth
coming exhibition of the North Eastern
Vermont Road and Trotting horse
breeders association will be grand
success. Below will be found the en-
tries as far as made:- =
Stake No. 1, Foals of 1887 Helen M, by Cob
den, Maplewood farm, VIM. S. Bailey, East Hard
Miek;-Kleimer by Movement, j. "a. George, East
Aardwick.-MOnarch, by Rufus H., Burbank g.
Williams, Black River stock farm Coventry
Quimby, Lyndonville
Stake No. 2, Foals of 1886. Hardwick by Move
ment Maplewood farm--Katisha, by Ben Frank
Goidhnder, Hamilton Brook Passumpsic-Lyman.
by Movement, j. 81. George, East Hardwick.-
Barton by Nutmont, George e. Fitzgerald, Island
Pond--by Goldfnder, George w. Bonett,
St. Johnsbury.
Stake No. 3, Foals of 1885. Banker by Cyclone
son OF Auctioneer, Kimball Bros, Albany.-Mus-
cat by Goldfnder Hamilton Brock, st. Johnsbury.
Frank w. Moore by Abdallah Wilkes, W. I.
Robinson, Barton.-HonestN Nellie by Goldfnder, G.
W. Bonett. st. Johnsbury.-Allen Wilkes by
Abdallah Wilkes, d. D. Bean, Barton.-Judith by
Ben Franklin, F. G. Williams, Coventry.-Gen
Warren by Ben Franklin, Black River farm. Gov
Stake No.4, Foals of 1884. voletta by Abdallah
Wilkes, Highland farm. Charles K. Bates Derby.
-Lottie Franklin. by Ben Franklin, F. c. Will
Woodbury., Hardwiok.-Lambert B. by Daniel
Lambert, Maplewood farm. East Hardwick.
Stake No. S, 240 class stations. Charlie Ray by
Ben Franklin. Black River farm, Coventry.-Nut
mont by Nutbourne. Highland farm, Coventry
Young Lambert by Star Ethan, NJ. Hunt, North
Troy.
Stake No 6, not filled.
Stake No 7, John W. Curriers' stake open to
any horse owned by member. Saxon, by Abdal-
ali Wilkes, dam Snowflake, Highland farm, Derby.
Brown Nellie by Carrick horse G. w. Bonett ST.
Johnsbury-B1aok Nathan, Geo. H. Fitzgerald,
Island Pond.-Mattie Messenger, j. A. Knowlton,
Newport.
The entries to show ring will be very
large and of extra quality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The Band, New Uniforms, Concert, etc.
The guarantee fund for the support
of the ST. Johnsbury band now exceeds
$500 and the canvass for subscriptions
is not yet completed. New uniforms
for the band have been ordered, A. M.
Goodrich taking the measurements.
The uniforms will be made by G.. w.
Simmons & Co. of Boston, and will be
dark blue with handsome Ornamental
tion. A new clarinet, and a cornet
player from Hartland are here on trial
this week. Business is brisk and en-
gagements are coming in rapidly. The
band is engaged for flag raising at
st. Johnsbury Centre Saturday even
ing, for a county rally and flag raising
at West Concord next Monday, and
also for the horse fair here, Sept. 5, etc.
A good concert was given in the South
park last week and another will be
given tomorrow evening from the band
stand near Arnold park, Main street.
Here is the program
March, Oneida, Thomas.
Overture Turner'S Motto Keisler.
Mazourka, Odaliska, Brook.
Cornet solo, Mazda polka, Baxter.
GEO. II. MOONEY.
Waltz, Gitana BucOlossa.
Song and Dance Little Gracie Casey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

A Slight Wound with Serious Results.
Amos Howard of Summerville had a
silver thrust in his hand early in April
that though slight thing in itself was
reported at the time and has since
proved serious affair. Erysipelas set
in soon after, the disease spread up the
arm and he has required constant care.
On Thursday after a consultation OF
physicians the arm was amputated be-
tween the elbow and shoulder. The
operation was very successful and it is
hoped that Mr.. Howard, who is in his
75th year, will come out all right.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Muster Week at Newport.
Newport, OF Derby to be exact, is the
place for special attractions next week
when the state muster is held. Reduc-
ed rates for round trip tickets are Civ
en- on the railroads and a specially low
rate on the 23d, which will be Cover
nor's day, when Governor Ormsbee
and his staff, the governor of New
Hampshire and his staff and Gov.
Ames' staff of Massachusetts,, as well
as a company of q. S. regulars will be
present. sA
The 9Th Vt. Volunteers association
has its reunion Friday at the Men,
phremagog house. Over SO of the
surviving members of this regiment
are living in this county and large
attendance at the reunion is expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
The Raymond Excursions.

fl<by
The Caledonian today publishes
three distinct Raymond and Whitcomb
tours. To the Yellowstone Park and
California-to Southern California
and series of short tours to such no.
ted places as the Gettysburg battle
field, Luray caverns, Natural bridge
in Virginia, etc. Our advertising col
umns give full particulars. The read
ers of the Caledonian have been told
more than once that there is no other
so complete, restful, satisfactory way
to travel in this country as with a
Raymond excursion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Concerning Village HOOdlums.
The following communication speaks
for itself:
see by your last issue you complain
that some of your correspondents do
not state their grievances by letter
signed with their own names, which
you promise to publish. Such a letter
was sent by me a good while ago,
which has never seen the light and l
suppose has been consigned to the
wastebasket or the stove, as the only
proper place for it. A circumstance
occurred few days ago which shows
abundant reason for my complaint.
The facts are as follows: A young
woman, who got dress made in Pad
dock village, was crossing the bridge
on her way home with the dress folded
in paper in her arms, when one of
those bridge roughs came along and
purposely threw himself against her,
knocking her dress into the river, and
then went off chuckling and saying he
had done for her kid. j. WARD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

Mics r. L. THoMPsoE, Instructor on the Bal
Guitar and Mandolin. Also dealer in above nar
INSTRUMENTS. No. 10 Railroad St., st. JohnabuI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Weather Racord
EVERY THURSDAY b,

At Biugham's drug store for the week ending
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16
Wanted-MusIc Scholar
Banjo and Guitar.

MISS INA NJ. HOWE, win receive Scholars
Piano instruction, at her room on Pearl Str,
Time to suit scholars. 4o
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

The Langdon j. Cummings premises. G.
house and barn, and five acres of excellent land
stiff Enquire of w. III. PRESTON
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-16

w. HI. PRESTON, Aucioneer.
st. Johnsbury, Vt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-04
GenaraI N0fes

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-The Comptroller of the
Currency to-day approved the Chase National
Bank, of New York, as the reserve agent of the
Indianapolis National Bank.
Hon. Joseph S. Miller. Commissioner of In
ternal Reven ne. has been summoned TO Bar
louisville, w. Va. by the serious illness of his
mother.
The Secretary of the Treasury appointed the
following storekeepers and gaugers to-day:
Thomas J. Healey, at Chicago: A. P. Atchison,
at Mogadore. o.; Joseph Coffey, at Hot Springs.
Ark
1t is reported that the italian governments is
try, to make arrangements with American man
ufacturers of steel for furnishing armor plates
for Italian vessels the intention being to
secure a source of steel supply outside of Europe
in the event of war.
B. w. Hanna. who has been private secretary
to the Secretaries of the Navy during three ad-
ministratons, has been transferred to the
Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting his
place private secretary being assumed by A.
E. Fletcher, who was chief clerk of that bureau.
The remains of Mrs. George W. Conrad left
here tonight for Marion, O., where they will be
inferred Thursday. Deceased well
known throughout western Ohio and died here
yesterday after long illness.
Representative Ben Butterworth, of Cincin-
natl, who has been very i'll with typhoid
malarial fever, has far recovered as to be
able to venture out OF bis home. and will be in
his seat in the House within week two.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-04
MATsON AND HOLMAN.

One Relieves Mr.. Cariisle's Embarrassment,
While the Other Looks Out for Himself.
Special to tie indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Coionel Matson is to oe
retained at the head OF the House committee on
invalid pensions. He requested Speaker Car
Isle last summer to relieve him when the
committees were made up, and it was believed
then, and, in fact, till recently, even by the
Colonel, that he would be placed on the COM
nittee appropriations. few days ago
Speaker Carlisle sent for Matson and told him
that ne hoped he would withdraw his request,
as there else who could with pro-
priety be chosen to fill the place, who wanted it
who fitted for it. Colonel Matson then
consented to remain at the head of the commit
tee. He that since the Speaker once gave
the place to him when he was very anxious for
it, aud kept him in it second time when it
was very acceptable, it would not only be
ungrateful but dsrespectful to insist upon
being relieved when a satisfactory successor
could not be found.
Mr.. Holman is very much tick1ad over being
relieved from the committee on appropriations,
where he made his reputation an Economist"
an Collector" ETC., and Of being made chairman
of the committee on public lands He has been
the quick condemnation of his constituents with
good deal of relish of late. He has been frank
to admit that his constituents were giving vent
in an alarmingly forcible way to their disap-
prevail of his course. Holman is candidate for
denomination to Congress, and went home the
other day to fix up his fences. He is very much
alarmed lest a candidate be brought out against
him. The Voorhees, combination here say any
good man could be nominated In place of Hol-
man ii he would only come out early and work,
and that Holman has secured the last two
three nominations only by engendering animosi-
ties between aspirants and getting SO many men
in the field that they compromised on him.
Ex-Lani Commissioner Sparks intends re-
manning In Washington at least portion of the
present session for the purpose, it is stated, of
'vindicating" his administration and getting
even" with Mr. Lamar. He will. of course,
well = the influence he can in Congress, and
since Gilman has been indorsing and backing
up SHARKS. the work of the latter may. be looked
for that Of the committee public lands