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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Household Furniture.

Consisting of Chamber Sets one Mantel Bed one
Feather Bed, Sofas, Parlor and Dining Chairs
Three Carpets, etc. N. R. SWITSER.
36-37t No 81 Eastern Avenue.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

-Abijah Smith celebrated, or rather
his friends celebrated for him, his
50th birthday anniversary Saturday
evening. He was out on the street
early in the evening and when he re-
turned to his home found that the
aforesaid friends had taken possession.
Later on he was presented with an
elegant book case and writing desk
combined and on the whole thinks it
we'll worth while to have 5Oth anni-
versary occasionally.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Patterns.

a perfect fitting Basque Pattern sent to ladies
who do their own Dressmaking- Price IS cents.
Directions for self measurement sent receipt of
cent stamp. Address, MRS. r. O. CLARK.
36tf st. JOhnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

With good dry stove wood at So a
cord, coal at 50 Il ton, potatoes at S a
bushel, how is the laborer at $1.25 or
$50 day to keep the wolf from the
door and pay his debts alsoq This is
conundrum which is sticking a good
many st. Johnsbury men this winter.
After feeding, clothing and warming
the family, the margin left for center
tainments," tobacco or the savings
bank, must be small.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
HclD Wanted.

An experienced girl or woman to do the house
work in a family of four. To such a person q
permanent place and good wages. Address,
36-37 J. w. CURTIS, West Waterford
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Lost.

On Wednesday afternoon, between the Avenue
House and Paddock Village, a hand bag containing
money etc. The finder is requested to leave same
at this office for suitable reward It,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

"A number of the friends of Samuel
celebrated his 30th birthday
anniversary Saturday evening at his
residence, presenting him with hand
eome easy chair. During the social
hour that followed the presentation
here was singing by Mrs. Laird, j. w.
pleasant occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

Rutland is in imminent danger of
a water famine, because of the excess
sive waste during the last few months
by those who allow the water to run
continually to prevent it's freezing. st.
Johnsbury will be in the same predic-
ament one of these days. 1t is COM
mon practice in many offices and resi-
dences to let the water thus run to
waste from the first cold snap in early
winter to the spring season when
freezing is impossible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

There is much sickness in this vi
einity from severe colds. An illustra-
ion of the prevailing indisposition
snay be found in the fact that church
IL this place of 400 members turned
but but 40 to the social meeting last
hVeninO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The maple sugar makers of Wind
lam county had meeting at Brattle-
5OrO yesterday to discuss the advisa-
.4lity of forming a maple sugar ex-
ehange. Caledonia county sugar max
.ars would do we'll to take action in the
bame direction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Organization of Republican Club.

Organization of Republican Club.
The republicans of st. JOhnsbury are
requested to meet in the town hall this
evening at 7.30 for the organization of
a republican club. A large number of
names have already been secured to
the call and a large and enthusiastic
meeting is anticipated this evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
BRIEF LOCALS.

Subject at the Advent chapel next
abbath at 1.45, "The man of sim"
IThess., 2:3.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

On Eastern Avenue, a new Grip-sack contain
ing articles of gents clothing. The owner can
have same by callirg N. w. Angler, -
Pearl St. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

A man who travels about town
considerably declares that there are at
least IL places in st. Johnsbury where
Intoxicating liquor is sold. This
sounds rather large but if such be the
fact States Attorney Dunnett should
be notified at once. He probably
doesn't suspect that such state of af-
fairs exist or he would have cleaned
out these rum holes long ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

"A commandery of the Independent
trder of the Golden Cross will be or
hnized here next week with a MEM
ership of over 80.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The lady who took by mistake a
light cOlored beaver muff from the re-
ief corps hall Monday evening, Jan. 3,
n exchange for a neutra fur is request
bd to call on Mrs. ID. Q. Woodruff and
fectify the mistake.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
RECENT DEATHS.

STEVENS. S. Stevens died
at his residence in the north part OF
the town yesterday morning of pneu-
monia after sickness of about 10 days,
aged 55. Mr.. Stevens was a native OF
StsJohnsbury, born in the school dis
trIct where he has always lived, with
the exception of few years residence
in California when a young man. He
was one of the best and most success
sul farmers in Caledonia county and
every way a worthy man and citizen.
His widow, and daughter by former
marriage survive him. Funeral SER
vices will be held at his former resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon at / o'clock.
Charity at Home.
The ladies of the North church mis-
sionary society sent another box of
clothing to the West yesterday. These
beI IS bring back to the givers some
very interesting letters of acknowledge
ment from those who receive them.
The young ladies' society of the North
and South churches sent q similar box
to Rev. r. G. Walton of Highmore,
Dakota, late in December, and have
received q letter from him acknowl-
edging its receipt. CuriOusly enough
the box was received on the last
through train before the blizzard and
could hardly have reached the family
at more opportune time as they were
in measure cut off from the outside
world for weeks. Mr.. Walton writes
of snow drifts 90 feet high. The biz
zard ragged so severely that neighbours
house across the street hardly 60 feet
away could not be seen from his door
1t was not safe for anyone to go even a
few yards from home, if they did they
were in danger of being lost and of
perishing by the cold. His story is
but Il repetition of the many experiences
of similar character that have become
so familiar to readers of the daily press.
One thing is sure the substantial
clOUnlHS tiidI hlitu Giie uoA WAS very
welcome to that family, as the contents
of the box that was sent yesterday will
undoubtedly prove to be to some 9TH
er. The frequent sending of such gifts
to people on the frontier furnishes an
admirable opportunity, by the way,
for bringing into play the generous
impulses of those who think it wrong
to send funds to aid the poor of foreign
lands while many are suffering for the
actual necessities of life in our own
oOuntrv
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

State Auditor Powell will be at the
eunty clerks Office next Wednesday
Br the purpose of auditing accounts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

A. n. Bryant drove a load of st.
ehnsbury people over to Joshua Be-
ais's in East Burke yesterday where
Jolly good time was enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
The Extra Lecture.


After much thought and more cor
respondence the Y. M. C. A. lecture
committee have decided to present
Gen. George A. Sheridan as the Eek
ira" lecturer of the course. Gen.
Sheridan's lecture will be delivered
next Tuesday eveNing. The regular
tickets for the I1th entertainment will
be used to admit season ticket holders,
but will not be taken up at the door.
Gen. Sheridan's subject is "The Mod
ern Pagan" whom he considers to be
Robert Ingersoll. This lecture was
delivered in Washington last year
creating such an impression that its
repetition was universally demanded,
and letter signed by cabinet minis
ters, senators and others was present
ed him asking for it's repetition, which
was granted, Hon. John Sherman pre-
senting Gen. Sheridan to the most dis
tinguished audience thus brought to-
gether. Gen. Sheridan is a gifted
speaker, brilliant. entertaining and
witty
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Baptist Church Meeting.

Baptist Church Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held at the church on
Railroad street Saturday evening when
these officers were elected:
Deacons, Leander Smith, Geo. B.
Batchelder, Jesse Gage.
Treasurer, w. w. Sprague.
Clerk, F. G.. Stevens.
Trustees, Leander Smith, w. R.
Holder, Albert Brock.
Music committee, c.. l.. Page, Geo.
Batchelder, Mrs. G. L. Page.
Relief committee, Albert Brock, G.
l.. Page, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Holder,
Miss CalderwOod.
The various reports of committees
relating to the work of the church
during the past year showed that
three new members had been baptized;
three members had been dismissed and
two had died. The present member
ship is I46; of these SO being resident
and so resident. There has been
raised for church expenses during the
year, 1926 for the Sunday school, $40; !;
benevolent contributions, S298.64 to-
tai contributions, S1163.64.
Worthless Advertising.
Hanging up in the depot waiting
room is one of those advertising "nov-
elites" that so take the eye of business
men but rarely attract the attention of
anybody else. Arranged about bit
of mirror are IL cards of various local
business houses. The thing was put
up three or four months ago. Since
that time two of the firms advertised
have gone out of business and third
has removed his store to other quarters.
Probably the affair will remain in it's
place until all the firms are dead, but
it will be worth just as much as live
advertising medium then as it is now.
There is moral to this somewhere
that the CaledOnian advertisers have
already discovered.
Organization of Republican Club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

4 H-Taxidermist Graham during the
est of the cold season will open his
9useum of curiOsities on Saturdays
Lhen the rooms will be warmed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The earthquake shock that was so
distinctly felt in this section last week
Wednesday, was preceded by earth
rumblings in Rhode Island a day or
Two before, and followed the next day
with sharp earthquake shocks in En-
gland and Scotland. That earthquake
seems to have been an all-round- the
sEOrld affair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

old acquaintances of B. F. Young,
a brother of Mrs w. H. II. Stevens of
this place, will be interested in reading
an account of his experience in the
Minnesota blizzard last month. AS
this experience was published in one
of the county papers where it occurred
it may safely be taken for granted that
it is not exaggerated. The story will
be found on the second page.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The case of the State VS. Ed Drew
'or the larceny of watch last summer
'Ras partially heard before Judge
shith on Monday and then postponed
ID next Monday. Elisha May appears
kDr Drew.
George G. GOOdell, bankrupt, Pas
Hhmpsic, proposes to compromise with
] lis creditors at 33 cents on the dollar.
Most of his creditors have agreed to
Die proposition and the rest probably
Eill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The address by Rev. F. E. Davi-
son at the Y. NJ. c.. A. monthly meet
ing Saturday evening on "The condi-
tions necessary for a revival in ST.
Johnsbury," proved to be so interest
ing that Mr.. Dawson was requested to
repeat it Tuesday evening. At the
latter meeting the discussion brought
out the needs of a revival here and of
special work on the part of Christian
people to that end. 1t was finally de-
cided to leave the matter of special re-
ligiOus services in the hands of the
pastors and members of local churches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
BirtHs.

At st. Johnsbury Centre, Feb. 4 a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Berry.
At South Peacham, Feb. T. a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. j. G.. Gutherie.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
A Work That Merits Support.

A Work That Merits Support.
In the last. issue of the Speaker spe-
cial attention is called to the needs of
the ST. Johnsbury Young Mems Chris
tar Association. The work has never
been so economically conducted since
the present building was first occupied,
but still there is a lack of financial sup
port that greatly hinders the work.
The association owns only that portion
of the building it occupies, receives no
income from the rented portion and
hence is wholly dependent on sub
scriptiOns for it's maintenance. At
about the time the building was occu-
pied business depression commenced
which naturally effected gradual de-
crease in the subscription list. There
then began an exodus of men to the
large contributors to the work. Hardly
any have come to take their places.
The necessary expense of the work as
it must be carried on in such build
ing, adds still further to the complica-
ton. Believing that the improvement
in business will warrant larger contri-
buttons to the work an effort is now
being made to wipe out the existing
deficiency and to put the association
OH cash basis. The annual report
will show grand results. The work
merits such support as to enable it tc
be free from any financial embarrass-
ment. Any who are disposed to vol
unteer contributions for this special
purpose can forward the amount to E
A. SilsbV treasurer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

Among other valuable reading on
the inside of this paper is quite full
account of remarkable couple who
formerly lived in Ryegate. A man
who has been pensiOner for 73 years
must be rare sight. East ST. Johns
bury readers. and some in this village
who may remember the persons men
toned, will find the "Story of a Pulpit"
on the second page of interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

R Prof. s. Fl. Brackett secured some
Excellent photographs of the interior
81 Music hall as it was decorated for
3 he state encampment last week. The
sesult would do credit to a professional
photographer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The locomotive Hubbard Hast
ings," or what there is left of it, passed
through here Monday on its way to
LyndOnville for repairs. A month ago
the handsomest machine on the road it
presented rather a sorry spectacle be-
tween two freight cars, minus smoke
stack, cab, etc. 1t will be remembered
that this machine was wrecked near
Concord, n. H., short time ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

A New Order by the p. 0. Department.
By new ruling of the post Office de
partment the sender's occupation may
be added to his name upon the wrap
per or envelope enclosing third class
matter, such as newspapers, circulars,
etc. By the rulings of the department,
published quite fully in the Caledonian
of Dec. /, 1887, n person was prohibit
ed from advertising his occupation or
business on wrappers or envelopes 60
ing through the mail at anything less
than letter postage. This law is now
rescinded, and "John Smith, attorney
at law" or "Samuel Jones, printer" is
allowed on wrappers containing third
class matter. The above ruling also
applies to fourth class matter (mer-
chandise) and the sender is also per-
mitted to write or print on the wrap
per what the package contains. Peo-
pie will do well to put this new ruling
with the regulations of Dec. !, for fu-
ture reference.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

The managers of the toboggan
chute have decided to open it but three
days in the week hereafter on account
of an apparent decrease in interest
among tobogganists. The slide will
be open Thursday and Friday after
noon and Saturday afternoon and even
ing. 1t is in excellent condition. The
experience in this sport here seems to
be the same as in other places. In
Montreal where there were nine slides
in active operation last year there are
bnt three this year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
sHarrfages.
AeafHs.

At Davenport, Iowa. Jan. 25, Albert F. Balcl
formerly of this place, and Nettie L. McVey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
Residence fO
EOHnd.

The home of the late George S. Shaw at the heaG
of the Plain is offered for sale. Enquire the
premises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
A Recognition of Valuable Service.

Gen. Horace K. Ide of this place has
sion from So to $I8 month with back
pay amounting to $1425. This is a
tardy but worthy recognition of the
services of one of Vermoat's best sol
diers. Gen. Ide was captain in the fa-
nous Vermont cavalry regiment, a
body of men that did hard service and
was engaged in more battles and skir-
mishes than any other regiment, from
this state at least. In the cavalry
fight at Buckland's Mills, Virginia,
Oct. 10, 1863, where Fitzpatrick engag-
ed the rebel generals Stuart and Hamp-
ton, and where the Union men were
forced to retreat, Capt. Ide was struck
under the right shoulder blade by a
mimic ball, which was afterwards cut
out of his right breast. AS soon as
able he returned to service, and Sept.
10, 1864, in Sheridan's first Winchester
fight, when he sent Early whirling up
the valley, Capt. Ide was again severe
ly wounded. From this wound he al
so recovered in season to join his regi-
ment and keep with it all through the
final campaign. The wound in his
side injured one lung, and although
Gen. Ide has done a good deal of busi-
ness since the war, at times his health
has been quite precarious. This win
ter he has been worse off than usual,
and this little windfall will help him
to go to Florida where he will soon re-
cuperate and be able to do good SER
vice for many years to come. SO all
will hope.
Mr. Miller's Lecture.
The tenth entertainment of the Y.
M. G. A. course was the lecture Friday
evening by Jahu Dewitt Miller, whose
subject was "The uses of ugliness."
The hall was we'll filled and the audi
ence manifested both pleasure and ap-
probation by frequent applause. Mr..
Miller didn't stick very closely to his
subject, but his audience stuck very
closely to him, quickly responding to
his witty utterances, sound reasoning G
and pathetic stories. The lecture as a
whole may be considered a good ex-
emplifcation of the old saying that
"handsOme is that handsome does,"
and gave the speaker opportunity to
denounce in unmeasured terms some
of the follies and immoralities of the
day. The lecture was one calculated
to do good while at the same time it
proved entertaining in the best sense
of the word. Mr.. Miller is a young
man of but 81 and is pretty sure to
make his mark as one of the prominent
platform speakers of the day, if, in
deed, he has not already reached that
distinction
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

|atered at the Post-oFce at St. Johnsb1tTy, Vt,
SecOnd-cldss Matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09
OWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Weather Record.

At Biusham's drug store, for the week ending
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-09

EINE WATCHES REPAIRED and rated at
u :. ID. ROWELLiS.
, 1888-06-16
DEAD.
Emperor Frederick Passes
Quietly Away,
Without Indications of Pain or
Suffering
The Last Hours of the Dying
Monarch.
Pathetic Scene Between Bis
marck and the Empress.

BERLIN, June l5.-The emperor died
at 10 O'Clock this morning.
PoTTsDAM, June l5.-The bulletin is
sued an hour before the emperor died
said hat the emperor had been lying for
some time in q light slunber, broken by
wakeful intervals, during which he showed
distinct signs of consciousness. He gave
no indication of suffering pain. His pulse
and breathing were very weak. There
had been no material change in his con-
dition during the night. All members of
the imperial family remained at the cas-
tie until after midnight. The empress
did not leave the castle, and at 4 o'clock
resumed her watch at the bedside of the
emperor.
BERLIN, June 15.-The death of the
emperor has caused intense excitement
in this city to-day. All members OF the
royal family and ministers were present
in the death chamber. AT Freidrichskron
palace a ministerial council was held Just
before the emperor died. Prince Bis
marck, who presided at the council, was
much agitated.
The bourse closed on account OF the
death of the emperor.
The RelchSdnzei0eT, official paper, pub
llshes the following announcement:
The royal sufferer has ended his earth
ly career. By Gods decree the emperor
king, our most gracious master, passed to
his eternal rest shortly after IL o'clock
this morning, after long and grievous suf-
ferings, which were borne with admirable
fortitude and submission to Gods will.
The royal house and the German people
have been twice bereaved within a short
time, and they deeply mourn the all too
early decease of our much beloved ruler.
CSigned MINISTER OF STATE"
Before his death Emperor Frederick
gave directions that his remains should be
inferred in the garrison church at Pots
dam.
The bells in Berlin began tolling at 2
o clock this afternoon and mourning was
displayed on many houses. The munich
pal council received notice of the death of
the emperor while in session and they i'm
mediately adjourned.
The bundesrath met at noon to-day.
Prince Bismarck formally announced the
death of Emperor Frederick and the ac-
%cession of William, who takes the title of
William ii.
, 1888-06-16
ON TO CHICAGO.
The Pacific Coast Men Still
Shouting for Blaine.
And Insist They Will Have
Him or Bust"
Colorado Delegates Join in the
General Cry.
Blaine or Bust"

COUNCIL BLUFFS, June l5.-The train
bearing the Pacific coast delegation, rep
resenting forty-two votes in all, whistled
into the Omaha depot in a gorgeous ar
ray of bunting, flags and campaign en-.
blems, at $3.50 this afternoon. The local
committee on reception, which was on
hand, at once caught the sentiment of the
coasters by Haunting the American flag
with a portrait of Blaine pinned upon it.
There was general crowding about this
banner.
"We are all for Blaine" was the gen.
eral cry and one of the delegates added
YES, its Blaine or bust"
LAS we stand now," said Mr.. Yates,
I'VE are all for Blaine and we think he
can and will he nominated. and we want
Estee for temporary or permanent chair
man"
The leading spirits in the delegation
have received information from Chicago
since they have started from home that
there is a movement to concede the tenn
porary or permanent craftsmanship to the
Pacific coast and have telegraphed to
those who have sent out this word to hold
on to that proposition, but to present no
name but that of Estee, for whom the
entire coast will be united.
Chairman Jones of the national COM
mittee has also telegraphed to this effect.
The delegation will march from the de-
rot to the headquarters in Chicago to-
morrow headed by a silk banner four feet
vide and i've and a half feet long, in
scribed in large gold letters Blaine and
Protection"