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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09
Commissioners Notice.

JUoEFd b. DEI1AN NUT EOIAIE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Joseph Z. Delano late
Of Hardwiek in said District, deceased, and the
term of six months from the 21st day of July.
1893 being allowed by said Court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their respee-
tive claims before US: Give notice that we viii
attend to the duties of our appointment at the
residence of G. G.. Montgomery in <. HardWick in
said District, on the first day of September and
the fifth day of January next at two o'clock in the
each of said DAYS.
CYRUS UNDERWOOD, co,nr,.rs
c. G. MONTGOMERY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09
The New Peoples CycIopedia

The New Peoples Cyelopedia is believed to be
Has more and fresher maps than any other CYCLIC
pedia worth So. Has %, 900 more topics. Has
$50 pages of tables, which are regarded worth
the whole cost of the work. 1t is popular every
where and among all classes. II is in four
large volumes and sells better than ever before.
All should have it. Price S1S in cloth, e21 in
leather, S24 in half Morocco. Rev. G. F. Morse
st. JOhnsbury, is agent
Mr.. Morse also furnish the Encyclopedia
Britannica at half price i. t2-5O in cloth. 6l3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09

The business done at the Ryegate
depot, especially on Mondays demands
better accommodations. Thirty or
forty double teams around the station
make it exceedingly cramped, besides
there are no accommodations for I'M
loading car of feed that comes in
bulk. We understand the corporation
have furnished some planks etc., for a
platform, but unless they are used for
that purpose no one will be benefited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09

As Goes Vermont, SO Goes New York.
Rutland Herald, Rep.
Occasionally some republican says,
i" What's the use of going to any labor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09

w. Hi. PRESTON, AucfiOneer.
st. Johnsbury, vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09

The selectmen meet on August IL to
revise the check list.
Walter DuttOn of Lowell, Mass, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. McLoud went to
Peaks Island Friday to be absent two
weeks.
There were 90 carloads of granite ia
ken from the depot in the month OF
June.
A man by the name of Flintum had
two fingers of his right hand cut off by
a split saw Saturday at Bridgman's
mill at Mackville.
The Morrisville camp meeting opens
next Monday. At the temperance
meeting the following week Rev. Sam
Small of Atlanta, Ca, is expected.
The Bunglers were beaten by the
Morrisvilles Saturday % to l4.-Mack-
vile is getting up nine that may
Cross bats with the Bunglers some day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-09

leans to Connecticut man for nearly
S4OO. He has since bought a promis-
ing three-year-old sired by Abraham.
Mr.. Woodbury. is now in Barton train
ing Ethan S. for the breeders meet at
st. Johnsbury.
The Building Boom.
Our town is having quite a building
boom this summer. Ira A. Shattuck
expects to take away 500 loads of dirt
before he can begin on his foundation.
Most of this gravel will be used on the
highways.-The foundations for |. P.
Titus house are completed and the
handsome brownstone is being laid
C. s. Cobb has bought a lot of the Jude
vine estate opposite McLoud's store and
will erect two story house % by Sc
feet at once. The lower floor will be
used for barber shop and the upper
floor for a dwelling.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
New White Varieties of Poultry.

writer in the Rural New Yorker says:
Many new varieties of poultry are claim
ing attention, particularly the new white
varieties, as the White Plymouth Rocks
and White Wyandottes. They are no
doubt as valuable varieties as the colored,
but nothing more is claimed for them
than the colored further than the fact
that they are more easily bred true to col
OF. This is of little consequence 10 the
farmer who does net breed for the show
pen. There is one thing in favor of col
ored varieties--an impurity of the blood
or cross is more easily detected. Only
their forms, combs and legs distinguish
the white varieties and their progeny when
crossed with white mongrels, from each
other, and one must be quite familiar
With the breed TO detect the difference,
aad especially in case of the White Ply
mouth Rocks. When they get the least
out of symmetry, they need a ticket on
their tails to tell which they are: This is
q White Plymouth Rock" or ''this is
White Wyanjotts."
White Jsvss and White Minorcas are
now extensively advertised. [ know of
ne special advantages claimed for those
white breeds over the colored ones of the
same name For my part, would rather
have the colorea ones, especially the Black
Minorcas, for the brilliant sheen of pur-
pie and green over the entire pluuage
forms conspicuous feature of these
beautiful fowls White Minorcas are only
new to this country, SO fa- as remember.
As the rigors of winter advance increase
the supply of animal food and green
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Gems and Their 0menS.
Hnnnls- : .scr.,, NI,n.A,


In tie fourteenth century n fsuciful
Italian writer on the mystic art set forsh
the virtues of the various gems. indiest.
ing also the month in which il wss nroner
to wear particular stones in order 10
secure the best result, The idea took
ana tor some time ii wss the fashion in
several Itsllsn cities TO have the precious
stone OF the ring determined by the month
III which the bride was born.
II In january, the stone was a Ssrnet
oei'e'ed 10 nave the power OF wisniaS the
"eAIeR friends wherever she went.
II IN FEBRUARY, her ring was set with An
ne'n!st, which not only promoted in her
s"S quaIity OF sincerity, but nrotecss 4
tongues -
Inc oIoodstoue was for March, maxine
ne wise and enabling her with patiepcs
10 bear domestic cares.
The diamond for April, KEEPING he,
heart innocent and pure so long as She
wore the gem. "s
An emerald for May made her happ,
wife. ~
An agate for June gave her health and
protection from fairies and ghosts.
II born in July the stone was ruby
which tended TO keep her free from isal
ousy Of her husband.
In August the sardonyx made her hap
/ Ply IN the maternal relation.
IL September sapphire was the pro
per stone 1t preventing quarrels between
the welded PAIR.
g ne November born-bride wore topaz
IL having the gift of making her truthful
ana ooedient II her husband.
In December the turquoise insured he,
falthfulpeSs.
Among the German country folk tn,
last-named stone is to the present ds
used as setting for the betrothal ring
and so long as it retains its color is be
heved TO Indicate the coustancy of tn
wearer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Profits in Prepared,Food.
Am eIican Agriculturist.

Cutting the fodder has the effect of re-
ducing the muscular work of the COW.
Every movement of the cows muscles,
every motion of the lungs as the animal
breathes, consumes some muscular tissue
and requires some food to repair the
waste. Every digestive function is also
carried on at some cost of substance for
the repair of which food is required.
The proper preparation of the food, then
is a saving of labor for the COW and a
saving of food for the owner. Thus, the
grain food should be ground as fine as
possible, and being mixed with the cut
and moistened fodder, Is eaten with less
exertion and is digested with the greatest
ease. More of 1t, too, Is digested be-
cause of the fine condition of it, by which
it is more com pletely subjected to the
action of the solvent fluids of the mouth
(the saliva), stomach and intestines. AS
the tat and oil of the food exist in eI
ceedingly fine particles, distributed in
the cellular tissue, the thorough grinding
and the perfect mastication of il tend to
its most economical disposition in the
body of the animal.
The results of feeding vary with cir
cumstances. The character and quality
of the heritage vary, and necessarily, as
grass is the basis of cows feed, any vari-
alton in this will affect the results OF the
feeding and make some modification
necessary. To observe the effyc: of feed
ing, some tests will be found useful.
dairyman should be very inquisitive ans
observant, for his profit depends upon it.
He should count, measure or weigh every
thing; and the quantity of food given,
its cost and its results, should all be care
fully noted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
4 SINGULAR REUNION.
Stories Told in Memphis Hotel by Federal
Officials

Stories Told in Il Memphis Hotel by Federal
Officials.
Two strongly built, well-dzessed men
sat together at supper last night in the
dinning-room of the Peabody hotel, says
The Memphis Avalanche. Both hold re-
sponsible positions under the general
government. One was a major of artil-
lery in the confederate service and the
other q captain in an Ohio infantry regi-
ment. This was their first meeting, and
their conversation ran on subjects con
nected with the public business in which
they are engaged. The ex-federal veter-
an finally related a vexations experience
he had recently at Columbus, KY, to
which the other listened with due sym
pathy.
"But that wasn't any thing like as bad
as the fix l was in twenty-six years ago
opposite Columbus" added the speaker.
at was when my regiment helped CAP
ture the confederate camp and that bat
terry on the bluff across the river opened
on us." ~ was in command of the bat
terry" quietly remarked the ex-JohDuie.
"Well, by George! but this q queer meet
ing. Do you know one of yoGr-shells
took piece out or my right leg, and
spoiled the only decent breeches l had?
You came mighty near putting my light
ont, can tell you" That's what l was
trying my level best to do. Glad l didn't
succeed" said the southerner heartily
Then they looked at each other like
brothers and stealthiIy shook hands
around the corner of the table. How
we did make your fellows get up and
dust out OF that CAMP chuckied the
Ohio man Eyes; and how you made
tracks back TO your boats when we got
reinforcemeEts across the river was the
counter exclamation. 81 thought Grant
was goner until l saw him pull out
through the mud and ride up on the
stag plank of the boat" continued the
Ohio man. Il don't know but what it
was Just as well for all of us that We
didn't catch him" returned the southern
er.
Whereupon they fell to arguing the
question whether Grant was licked at
Shiloh when buell. came up. They fought
over every inch of the ground for good
half hour, while the walters wondered.
But not one word escaped either that
could wound the other. Each carries on
bis person gruesome marks of that
bloody and stubborn fight, and seemed
rather to like the other better because
he vas man enough 20 stend up aud put
them on him. Such IL the meeting of
soldiers who have done their duty to ths
cause they fought for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
THE FIRST NAPOLEON's FORTUNE.
Disappearance Of the Great Wealth Accumu-
lated by the Great CorSican.
Washington Herald

Washington Herald.
Oae of the most remarkable historical
incidents of this century was the disap
pearance of the first Napoleon's epor-
nous fortune. In 1910 he was far and
away the richest individual in the world
He came out of the Italian campaign,
ending in 1900, with 100000 accord
ing to his own account. This, he main
tanned, was his private property. TAX
ing the state ments he made to his friends
and others at St. Helena, he must have
hidden away when he left France the last
time the enormous sum of 10000, 900 or
20O,000000 francs! This would make
him very much the wealthiest man in the
world for that sum then was equal in in
fuence as $2O0,000000 now. No sovereign
of his time could begin to approach him
in personal fortune. Marshal SOuIt, the
last # the imperial marshals (who died
in November, 1851, just about year be-
fore his great antagonist, the Duke of
yelling ton, told venerable French gen
eral officer, who repeated it to the writer,
that when the emperor went to Elba he
had 10000, 900 francs covered up in Paris
then.
OF the So, ZOO. 900 hard cash paid over
at one time by the United States to Napo-
leon as first consul in 1903, it was com
mon rumor-not very general, you may
be sure, however-that 7,5O0,O francs of
the sum was never accounted for in
vouchers. This might easily have been.
Napoleon was then first consul for life.
He could do just what he chose, and no.
body dare call him to account.
1t is not very difficult to hide money in
large sums, too, so it cannot be found,
be the search ever so careful. Ferdinand
Ward has some millions covered up, and
no human being has ever yet found clew
to the stolen treasure. Il was said, and
by many believed, too, that Stephen
Girard of Philadelphia had a large sum
in his hands belonging to Napoleon l.,
which he would have handed over 10 him
hai he succeeded in getting away to the
United States after Waterloo, as he tried
to do. Louis XVIII, through his Minis
ter of Finance, did all in his power to
discover this hidden treasure, but those
who knew would never tell. They proba-
bly, took it themselves when the emperor
died, in 1922. But it is very interesting
and romantic story, the disappearance
absolutely of the greatest fortune in the
worlds history up TO that time, leaving
not q trace behind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Plants For Window Culture.

A lady correspondent of the Rural
World gives the following advice to those
who wish to enliven their sitting rooms
with plants and flowers during winter:
If Obliged to contine myself to one
class of plants for window culture, |
would select the Towering begonias. They
bear dry heat and occasional neglect as
well as any, and are not liable to the at
tacks of insects, while the number aud
variety of species is large. Next to be-
gonlas L would place geranlums. Every
one knows how endless Is the variety OF
shades and forms of these beautiful flow
ers. Then the scented, the ivy-leated,
the trio colored-a charming array. Que
can have gay window without any flow
ers at all. The list of desirable plants is
almost endless. 1t comprises in addition
to the commonly called greenhouse plants
many bulbs, and not a few ANIMALS. l
should never recommend any one to at
tempt roses in sitting room, and yet |
know ladies who keep them in constant
bloom. sammy kitchen window is just
the place for them, the steam from cook
ing furnishing the requisite moisture
without too great heat. Roses, carna
tions, camellias, daphnes and many other
greenhouse plants are apt not to be sue
cessful.
If one has only north window, train
an English ivy up each side and across
the top; set a sword fern in a hanging
basket, and on shelf below set Chinese
primroses. They are beautiful plants,
with flowers single, double, or frInged
white, or of shades ranging from palest
pink to deepest crimson, with a faint
woody fragrance, reminding one of shady
ravines, brooks, and moss covered stones.
If not content with this, try a Wardian
case with rex-Begonia, in winter sur
rounded by delicate ferns-gathered in
some forest ramble-and running up the
sides some ine-leaved Lycopodiums.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
IN One Hundred Years.

Lecky's History of England in the
eighteenth century, published by tue Ap
pleton's of New York, affords one more
Illustration of the difficulty with which
innovations are made in the manners or
customs of men. When umbrellas were
introduced into England about 100 years
ago, they excited as much ridicule as does
now woman i'll brooches. The sensible
few who would then protect themselves
from Indictment weather by umbrellas
wore exposed to the insults of mob and
despatched with mud. Perhaps in 100
years more women who desire to wear
breeches may be able to do so without ex-
citing the roysterous ridicule and autip-
athy of the passer by.-R'om Or. Foote's
Health Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Tricks of Eastern Wizards.
Cosmopolitan.

Alderahman. the conqueror of northern
Spain, according to the Moorish chronicle
of the Ca!iphs, once engaged master
wizard" who introduced himself by max
ing the shadow of dial retreat by twelve
degre es," an exploit which, indeed, even
Russian facilities of collision would fail
to explain. The same court-wizard is
said to have predicted the issue of the
battle of Tours 1.-THE Charles Martel af
fair full year before the royal patron
crossed the Pyrenees; but in that branch
of his art, at least, his prestige can be
challenged by the record of modern
specialist. The clairvoyaute Lenormand,
whose sanctum in the Rue Madeleine
seems to have rivaied the popularity, and
almost the emoluments, of the Delphic
oracle, foretold Colonel Murat that his
career would emf on the throne of king
Certainly an aquarium of quite classic
ambiguity, and that his fortune would
carry him far beyond the borders of his
native land. She also assured ex-J acobin
Bsssere that the ghosts of the past would
not rise against him; and uheH Talley-
rand visited her in the garb OF country
curate she outlined his political vicissi-
tudes in a way that her keen eyes must
have penetrated either his disguise or the
veil of the future. In 1903 NAPOLEON
himself could no longer resist the witch
cry of her growing fame, and one even
ing gave her rendezvous in the library
of the Tuiieries.
'The rising clouds will pass, SIRE said
she, "and the star of your fortune viii
continue % MONT higher and higher. for
years to come, till
SO On"
aTiIl tae ninth year shall witness its
decline"
'Et apres!"
All beyond is dark, size.
The sibyl herself kept no record Of her
predictions, bat the unanimous testimony
of her contemporaries seems to leave no
doubt that what skeptics called her ram
dom shots resulted IN an amxzing num-
Der of hits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
FARM NOTEs.

Provide water tor all stock, and have
keg of winter near the apiary with cloth
over il, upon which the bees may light
aud suck the water, which they need, with
out danger of drowning.
Deposit dry coal ashes in the hen house
and spread them about. The hens will
naturally scratch in them and thus scatter
them In crevices. This is an excellent
preventive of hen lice.
Use every precaution to avoid fire.
Have convenient peg for each lantern
III use in the barn, and never place light
where it may accidentally Set fire. Be
careful III leaving hot ashes around.
lady who claims to have had twenty
years success offels this recipe in the
Ohio Farmer for keeping eggs. Take
good fresh eggs and rub them over with
melted lard; thus closing the pores in the
shell. Then put layer of oats or bran
in box and layer of eggs, setting them
Oh the small end and not allowing them
to touch each other, separating them by
oats or bran. In this way fill the box and
the eggs will keep fresh.
In a valuable article on "Salt, its Geolo-
gy and Manufacture" by George p. Mer-
rlll, IN the November number of the
tue dr6
given: "Of the 9S5,41 tons of salt of all
kinds manu- actured in the United States
during 1885, some 1000 tons only were ex-
ported, while during the same year We i'm
ported some $50, $40 tons. OF this amount
over 10000 tons were used in the fisheries.
In 1856 our total product amounted to
1,07S 991 tons.
Says the Farm and Garden: ave
wish the reader would plant the grape in
every vacant spot around the home place
and farm buildings. Allow them to grow
on the sunny side of the house OF barn, to
run over all neglected trees. or hide the
form of some too familiar rock, to shade
some walk or sunny spot, or grow and
cover an ornamental treilis. IG will add
beauty to your place, comfort to your
home, Joy to your children, and be
source of delight to every passer, as well
as of satisfaction that dollars cannot pur-
chase"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13

Els H. IhNpt tH TIE LANES.
The air was clean and fresh. and filled
with the sweet, earthly smell that follows
rain; hut there was no moon, and in the
narrow lanes, ofte vcrshadowed by trees.
II was very dark, which was. perhaps. the
reason why Captain Beaurcgard kept his
impatient horse at the easiest of trots,
though, even where there was more light.
The pace was not mcudcd, and Valerie
either put this down To ovcr-caution on her
account, or preferred not to ask questions
FOR conscience sake"
Truly, this was happiness. this drive in
the sweet June night Valerie felt rs if
she were in n dream, and maybe her com
panion felt the same, for he did not offer
10 break the silence between them, till
they were moro than mile from Don
ningtou; then, bending down little, he
said, softly:
"Nou will promise inc those three dances,
Miss Herbert, will you note"
"NcS, She said. simply: that il not
much. is il, in return for all your kind
ness"
That innocent answer brought smile to
Max Bcauregari'S handsome mouth. flash
into his dark hazel eyes
II think" he said. THAT it is far, far
more than deserve, for deserve nothing:
but since youconsider ii 50 little, You tempt
me to
"Oh, Captain Bcaurecard," cried the
girl, laughing, Il didn't mean that, You
don't think me 50 Couceited, do vous l
don't put things well, know. have rot
lived in the world; l didn't mean to i'm
ply"
There she stopped, at loss, Captain
BcaureCard came 10 her rescue:
II understood you perfectly. | simply.
With nay usual audacity, took advantage OF
your lack Of selt-appreciation. VIII you
forgive mes
''lt there is anything to forgive"
miss Herbert, I am trying to feel pen:-
tent, and YOU won't let me; you drive away
all my good resolutions"
do l? But what can do, l only saw
what feel.
Then good-by 10 my last struggle for
self-rebnke. shall make my list four"
Out rippled the girls silvcry laugh,
Enough she colored, too.
Ut you like" she said.
"If hkel And one is to be the first
waltz after support"
Very well"
"A thousand thanks"
Silence again. Presently Beauregard
spoke.
II know most of the way" he said. but
suppose You can guide me if am wrong.
Here are two roadside pulled up-"which
goes TO Welfordfn
This 10 the right" said Valerie. st is
scarcely half nsiia from here"
And the other?-doesn't il fetch round
to Wexford sooner or later"
"Yes, only it is quite two miles out Of
the way"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Why He Was Rejected.
Nebraska State Journal

81 fear, George, that /. can never be.
For time thought that my heart was
yours, but now 1 am sure I love anotk-
er."
"Who Is be!n
"Charlie Grigsby-"
But, Mamie, I'm rich and influential:
I can give Jon home fit for princess,
and he il as poor az Lazarus, with no
prospects"
mo prospectsf Why. three different
ball clubs are trying to get him TO sign
for next season.