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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The scheme to buy Libby prison and
move it to Chicago has collapsed.
The 25th anniversary of the organi-
cation of the brotherhood of locomo-
tive engineers will be celebrated in
Detroit, Aug. IL.
For the meeting of the Grand Army
at Columbus, Ohio in September, the
Fitchburg, West shore and Bee hive
have made single fare rate for the
round trip.
In every presidential canvass since
1886, says the st. Louis GlObe-DemO-
crat, when a western man has been
opposed by an eastern man, the west
ern man has won.
The civil-service commission find
that the women have been doing re-
markably good work in the various
government departments. In many
instances their work has been done
better and more accurately than cor
responding work by men.
Every American boy and girl should
know how to make the American flag
in its proper proportions. The rule in
the navy is this: the flag is thirteen
stripes wide and 81 stripes long. The
union (blue) is seven stripes square.
There is one star for each state in the
union.
"The Silver Cross" is the name of a
new monthly magazine issued by the
central council of the order of the
Kings Daughters. This order is not
yet three years old but it has more
than 10000 members whose aim it is to
do all the good they can.
The House voted on the free wool
clause of the Mills bill Monday. The
vote stood 100 in favor of free wool
and 102 against, only three democrats
voting with the republicans in the mi
nority. The debate on the bill is rap
idly drawing to close and it is hoped
that final vote will be taken Satur-
day.
The Chinese are a curious people.
mop All OuS, WHO HAS JUST CoiIcCtou
the remains of 2l5 of his fellow Oun-
trymen, saves express expenses by
boiling them to 35 pounds weight each,
then shipping the condensed China
men to the Celestial country for burial.
Here is some comfort for holders of
Western mortgages. 1t is estimated
that the grass crop of Kansas this year
will pay the interest on the entire
farm mortgage Indebtedness of the
state and have surplus sufficient to
pay more than half of all the taxes.
1t would appear that President
Cleveland hasn't vetoed all the pension
bills, for official reports show that the
number of original pensions granted
during the fiscal year ending June 80,
exceeds that of any former year by
nearly 5000. There were issued dur
ing the year 1I3,O87 Gel tificates, of
which 60, l61 were original and 1926
increase pensions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
HARDWICK.

Oliver w. Cross has been granted
an increase of pension.
DR.. c. E. Wells, the cancer special
ist from Lynn, Mass, is clerking at
the Centennial house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
LYNDONVILLE.

The band went to West Burke Mon
day night to engage in the band rails
ing.
The base ball boys were obliged to
abandon their Bellows Falls trip but
will play the Haverhills here Saturday.
The team would like to arrange games
with any local club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
LETTER FROM HEMLOCK GREEN.
He Discusses the Candidates and the Is
sues.
SINGLE MILLS, VI,
ID TuIv 1898

TX ouiy3 AOOOs
Mister Editor, Dear Sir:-I spose you
ben ankshus tew heer from me for sum
time 80 heer goze.
JOshe's perteckshun skeem wurked
jest as l expecktd. We hain't had but
won order for lumber sens the fust
June, and we didn't git cash for that
So ben down ter Name with, an Josh
has hired out ter wurk haydn at $50 pur
munth an feed. He SEE now that the
greet trouble with the nashun is that
lay bur is pade SIGH by wages. An be-
twixt yew an me, | don't bleev Josh
kin mo an pich enuf hay tew cum tew
$50 munth, say nOthin bout hiz feed.
But l wOs goin tew say wurd bout
the nOmernashuns an Civ We mi idee
bout witch way We better leen soster be
on the winnin side.
So fur l ben much pleezed with the
manner o. conducting the campane.
Both partys is inclined tew tok more
bout prinserpls than bout canderdates.
l spoze Thurman drinks pooty hard ;
an thar Amt no doubt but Harrison
kickt his aged granmuther tew deth
when he wos kwite young; but so fur
the N. Y. papers haint gut holt these
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
ST. JOHNsBURY CENTRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis and
daughter of Worcester, Mass, are the
guests of Moses A. Stevens.
Mrs. E. A. Kenyon of Townshend,
state superintendent of juvenile work,
will give "chalk-talk" next Sunday
afternoon at five o'clock at the COngre-
gatiOnal church under the auspices OF
the WOman's Christian Temperance
Union. The ladies of the place are in
vited to the meeting of the w. C. It.
U. at the vestry, Saturday at 2 80 p. IN.
when Mrs. Kenyon will be present,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

Frederick Billings sent his warm
congratulations to his old friend, Gen.
Harrison, and the republican candi-
date responded with a recognition
which the Vermont delegates had "a
bundantly earned at Chicago
Please accept my sincere thanks for
the kind words of congratulatiOn and
the hopeful prophecy contained in your
telegram of June %. | have reason to
be deeply grateful for the earnest sup
port which ] received from the Yer
mont delegation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
DIte Ga1edanials.
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Caledonia county. and alt
others who viii act with said party in supporting
the best for the various county officers and
state senators to be elected in September are noti-
fed to meet at the town hall in St Johnsbury,
Thursday the 26th day of July, 1888, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon. to nominate candidates for the
said offices, and transact any other business
thought proper. Return tickets will be sold at
the stations.
E. E SARGENT,
CHARLES INGALLS,,
a. Il. PERRY,
Democratic County Committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
VERMONT NEWS.
Howe Scale Works Sold.

The Howe scale works were sold al
auction Thursday for $44l 1888, includ-
ing liabilities of 1901 1913 assumed by
the purchasers. 1t was bought by a
syndicate of seven Rutland men, which
will take possession within 60 days
Work will be carried on without inter
ruptiOn.
The Revolver was Loaded.
Nathan Smith and Frank Goodwin
of Georgia Plains were carelessly
handling fire arms Thursday, when
Smith aimed gun at Goodwin and
exclaimed, am going to shoot YOU
Goodwin also drew a revolver and re-
piled, " Then I'll shoot you," and did
shoot, hitting Smith over the right eye
killing him almost instantly. Good
win claims not to have known that the
pistol was loaded. Both men were
about Is years old.
Murder at Remington.
John Gunshannon of Bennington was
beaten to death in his front yard Mon
day and before the eyes of his family
1t was the fatal end of a nights ca
rousal John keenan, and James Gun
shannon, nephews of the victim, had
been drinking all night with James
Condor and George CAMS and came to
Gunshannon's to get more liquor. They
were refused admittance and immedi-
ately began to smash the window panes
with stones. Gunshannon finally re-
cognized his nephew and came out and
caught him the other nephew, Keen
an, rushed to his Cousins rescue and
struck his uncle several times over the
head with an iron bound crutch. Fin
ally one blow struck on the temple and
killed the man instantly. The four
fled but were arrested and locked up.
Three of the participants made a
strange combination one man was mi
nus leg, another an arm and the third
an eye. Gunshannon leaves n widow
and nine children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
NORTH DANYILLE.

Rev. A. P. Tracey of Sutton preach
ed an interesting sermon at the Bap-
fist church Sunday.
Rev. II. P. Frost of the Methodist
church, st. Johnsbury, will preach at
the old North church next Sunday.
Service at $50 p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
WALDEN,

Miss Ethel Eastman is on the sick
list.
School has closed at the Four cor
ners.
Miss Emily Stevens is spending a
few days with her sisters at Barre.
F. p. Brown who has been visiting
friends and relatives in this vicinity
returns to Boston this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Prohibifion Mass CONVENTION.

The prOhibitiOnists of Caledonia county will
meet in mass convention at Town Hall. St. Johns
bury Saturday, August 4th, 1883, for the purpose
of putting in nomination candidates for county
officers. All who favor temperance and good gov
erInent are invited To attend
II. b. DAVIS,
+. W. CLARK,
G.. X. DREW,
County Committee
St JohnsburY. July IL 1885.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

According to the indianapolis Chris
tian Advocate on the Thursday night
of the Chicago convention when all
that city was in ferment Gen. Harri-
son was at his usual place in the pray
er meeting, and on that turbulent Sun
day he attended church as usual, the
following Sunday officiating as elder at
the communion service of his church as
though the eyes of the nation were not
looking toward him as possible Pres
ident. In view of these facts the New
York Tribune's sneers about Sunday
SCHOOL politicians are rather out of
place. There are lots of voters who
recognize the need of more of this sort
of public men.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

General Boulanger, "the man on
horseback" is deservedly out of favor
in France just now. Within a short
time he has been driven out of the
French army, elected Il member of the
chamber of deputies, forced to resign,
and, to cap the climax, last week fought
a duel and was worsted. This latter
affair grew out of Boulanger's conduct
in the chamber, the other principal be-
ing NJ. FlOuquet. The duel was fought
with swords, the general a young man
and experienced army officer, FlOuquet
all old man and civilian the former
was seriously wounded, the latter hard
ly scratched, hence the former is doub
ly disgraced in the eyes of the French,
and the general desire seems to be that
lie shall retire to private life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
LOWER WATERFORD.


Eddie Goss is spending his vacation
at home.
Mrs. Cutler of Glover is stopping a
few weeks at Charles Ross
John Houghton and wife are stop
ping at Frank Hastings few weeks.
Samuel Morrison returned home last
Tuesday from Canada with two fine
looking horses.
Lawyer H. I. Goss and wife from
Gorham, N. H., are spending few days
at his fathers.
Mrs. Frank Carter and her daughter,
Mrs. Huntoon, from Haverhill, Mass,
are in town visiting friends.
Misses Helen Goss and Abbie Ross
returned home Friday from their
schools. They have been teaching in
Littleton, N. III.
A very successful term of school
closed here Friday with exercises by
the school. Scholars having no marks
during the term are Bernice Holland,
Ida Holland, Nellie Morrison, Willie
Morrison, Sadie Blodgett and Freddie
Blodgett. Miss Almira Ranney has
been the teacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

The Caledonian returns thanks to
our senator, Hon. j. S. Morrill,, and to
our representative, Gen. w. w. GrOut
for valuable government publications
received the past week. The annual
reports of the geological survey, sent
by Senator Morrill,, are elegant works
of art besides compendiums of valua-
BILE information.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
A vote on the Mills bill is expected

A vote on the Mills bill is expected
this week.
The Portland & Ogdensburg road
has been leased to the Maine Central.
The 100000 mansion of Editor
Whitelaw Reid of the New York Trib-
une was burned at White Plains, N. Y,
Saturday morning.
A south bound express train on the
Virginian Midland railroad went
through a trestle 49 feet high. Eight
persons were killed and 25 were seri-
Ously injured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
DANVILLE.

Rev. T. w. Darling is at home.
NJ j. Morrill, of Brooklyn, N. Y, is
in town on a weeks visit.
F. D. Kelley who has been stopping
at Elm house the past few weeks left
town for Boston, Monday.
Mrs. Henry Cutler, who has been
here visiting her sister, Miss Chastina
Morrill,, left for her home in Lawrence,
Mass. Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
WEST CONCORD.

Emmett Hill has three standard bred,
registered stations which both he and
the town are proud of. The Wilkes
horse Jesuit leads the strain and was
bought in Kentucky for $4,000. Jesuit
was sired by Onward who when IL
years old had seven in the $50 class.
EDWARDS mother produced Director,
2.I7, and ThOrndale 2.224. EDWARDS
sire is George Wilkes. Jesuit is a
handsome chestnut, five years old and
weighs nearly 100. He has shown a
quarter of mile in 4 seconds and will
develOpe into a valuable trOtter.-Brig-
ham is a Hambletonian stallion sired
by Judge Brigham and bred by MIR.
Hill. He is mahogany bay in color,
six years old and stands Is hands high.
Brigham combines in his breeding the
Hambletonian blood, with three cross
es of Morgan and one of Clay.-Rexton
is three-year- old sired by Rex Patch
en- and a horse of good size and grand
make up. He was harnessed for the
first time Jan. 8, 1888 by Brewster &
Son, Passumpsic, and in nine weeks
handling showed 2.40 clip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

St. Jobnsbury, July II, 1885.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Atthe H1mphrey Street church.

!. Prof. Ladd of Yale occupied the pulpit at the Humphrey street Congregational church Sunday morning and evening, preaching two highly interesting and thoughtful discourses. The morning sermon enforced the thought that Christians should 50 live as to glorify God; such was their privilege and such life was replete with glorious results. Mr.Albert Bartlett presided at the new organ with much acceptance. The church has had an animated discussion in regard to the coming organist, who is to handle the new and beautiful organ which this church has just bought and put in position. The friends of MT. Bartlett urged his claims, he having for some time hitherto presided at the small organ, but their action was overruled by the majority, who desired an organist who had considerable experience upon 8 large pipe organ and decided to engage an organist of that description. The grand concert, which will give 8 fine test of the merits and power of the new organ, which cost $1 800, will soon be given.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
d HAaaan Larht

The scripture says: "De not hide your futtering Will-o-the- Wisp of approaching insanity yoH can best hide it under bushel of Scotch Oats, which in concentrated form is found in every bottle of Scotch Oats Es- sence, and which cares every form of Brain and Nerve diaease.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Will They Take Part 2.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Many citizens are anxious to know if Yale college and our public schools will take part in the coming anniversary of the settlement of our town, believing that both of these features would be of great interest to the thousands of spectators on that day. Has there been any definite actions It is to be hoped that both the university and the pub lie schools will be largely represented in the parade on Founders day. A SUBSCRIBER
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Beaten by a Woman spotter.


 I orce lost good place through the trick mess of g fenale spotter, and I've been kick ing myself for my stupidity ever since. I had regular run on the Fort Scott and Gulf road from Kansas City to Memphis. A comedy appearing young lady, about twen- ty-ive years had been taking trips on my train frequently, going the whole length of my run, and, as my curiosity was aroused, determined to find out something about her. I sat down beside her and began a very in- terssting conversation, the main topic being her husband, who she claimed was railroad conductor. She had previously paid me the fare to Memphis with brand new $10 note. Upon learning that she was the wife of 6 conductor, I determined to give her free transportation, and handed her back the note. She asked me to call upon her at her home in Memphis, and promised to do so the next day. When called at the address she had given me no one knew her there. I thought had been dupsd by a clever adven- turess, but three days later, when I re- ceived letter from the company stating that my services were no longer required, knew was the victim of female spetter.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
C0rralIed by Sharks. From the Sind Times.

A dinghy with grass from Dwarka foun- dered not very far from Bate, . port on the Dutch coast, while she was on, her way to Karachi, whom the crew, consisting of seven, took to the mast, which had unshipped. At the time she foundersd the vessel was very close to the shore, and the crew were gradu- ally working their way toward the beach, when one of their number was heard to shriek, and immediately disappeared, and the others, to their horror, realized that they were surrounded by sharks, with no means of escaping, ss the mast not only gave with their weight, but could not be kept steady on account of the rough state of the sea. The men were in state of anxiety and fear, not knowing whose turn would come next. One by one the men suddenly disappeared until only one remained, and by this time, the storm having subsided, he managed to balance himself steadily on the mast, which drifted toward the beach on the following day. He was thus tossed about on the sea, expecting every moment to be his last, for two days and night
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
nure1ar.tDRr RrIae.Dor,.

BRIDGEPORT, April 9.-Early this morning the Berkshire mills, which are located in the northeastern part of Bridgeport, were broken into by gang of burglars. They drilled hole in the top of the safe; powder was poured in and ignited. By the explosion the safe was blown through the roof, coming down on the roof of an adjoining building. The inner safe vault was unharmed. The burglars afraid that they would be discov- cred by the noise fled without obtaining any money except single half dollar which they found on the floor.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
THE CONSOLIDATED SENT IT FREE.

MT. H. B. Coain, acting in behalf of the property owners of Windser Locks, called on Superintendent Davidson of the Consolidated road last week, offering to reimburse the company for the special train which was made up at Hartford on the night of the fire to convey one of the local fire companies to the scene MT. Davidson communicated with General Superintendent Shepard, who said that the road would make no charge for it's services.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Nor Robbed.

An item condensed from an article in an evening paper, and wherein it was stated that s'Elmer Culver says he was robbed of a watch while asleep in the depot at Meriden last Friday night" was entirely wrong. Mir. Culver had not been to Meriden, neither had he lost watch.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Tuesday, April 10. 1888.
SONS OF VETERANS TONIGHT.
The Entertainments to be Given For
 Their Benefit.

The EmIerba1nm0mG 10 De Given For
 Their Benefit. The Ladies' Aid society No. 3, of Nathan Hale camp, will give social and literary en- tertainment in the Sons of Veterans hall in the Exchange building this evening. re- ward of a silver thimble will be given to the person who made the handsomest block in @ silk bedquilt. The usual refreshments of the season will be served. The programme for the entertainment is as follows: Music ........... ....... Banjo and Tln Whistle
 W. and J. Bradneck. Recitation Mrs. McLoudy at the Dentists
 Mrs L. c. Goodrich. Solo eco. The Kerry Dance
 Miss Emma Pattison.
 F. R. Langdale. Music Banjo and Tia Whistle
 ". and J. Bradneck. Recitation. ...-. Rising Chickens
 Mrs. L.C Goodrich Solo. Queen of the Night
 Mss Annie Chapin. Recitation. Pathetic Tale of the Sea
 Mrs. Tillie Frederick. Harmonica Solo.
 Chadeayne and Bradneck. Miss Annie Chapin and Miss Emma Pattison. Drawing silk bedquilt Instrumental music.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
" A HARTFORD ARTIST.

In his most recent painting, entitled ''Mending His Pen, William Southworth, ,jr., has produced an excellent work and one that has been much admired since it was placed on exhibition at Eckhardt's few days ago. The picture represents an old man seated at his writing table sharpening his quill, and is a good example of the modern broad school of painting. Courant
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Stokes' Case.

 John Stokes, of Meriden, was charged be. fore United States District Attorney Sill with violating the postal laws by using the mails for lottery purposes and for perpetrat. ing fraud. This was the first appearance of ex-Governor Sill as United States district attorney. Attorney Webb appeared for Stokes. Inspectors Bario and Mutton testi- fed to calling upon Stokes and finding the documents necessary to carry on the card business. This firm advertised to give all who acted as their agents 8 gold watch and when they were flooded with applications they sent back lot of documents stating that the agents would have to do some inn possible things before the firm could send on the watch. The case was continued to April 28.
 The Blackmer CounterfeIt Money Case
 Attorney Geodhart asked that a physi- elan be appointed to examine one of his clients, Edward Blackmer, the Waterbury counterfeiter, who was bound over. by the United States court. MT. Goodhart says that the man is insane.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10

The Rev. L. w. Bacon, who has been preaching for three months at the First Con- gregasional church of Waterbury, sails for a brief business visit to Europe in few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-10
Going fe Oape MaY.

MT. Frank Fichtls, the leader of the or chsstra at Bunnell's Grand Opera House, is going to Cape May this summer to play at the Congress Hall. He will take with him an orchestra of eight pieces.