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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
The Rum Problem.

We like the way Governor Ormsbee
discusses tire temperance problem in
this state. He makes no attempt to
tickle the ears of VermOnters but faces
the facts and tells the truth. In his
inaugural he called attention to the in
efficiency of the law as at that time en-
acted and urged that a first offence be
followed up with a short term of i'm
prisOnment. In his valedictory he as
serts that the sale and use of intoxi-
cants, even here in our favored state,
is the direct cause of more crime, trou-
bic and sorrow, the blight of more
hopes of happiness, than all other
causes combined. The report of the
officers of the house of correction sub
stantiate this position, showing as it
does that more than half of all the COM
mitments to this institution were d.
rectly attributable to the sale and use
of liquor. Gov. Dillingham; in his in
augural suggests in less positive terms
that he strongly favOrs Imprisonment
after the first offence. Let such a law
be enacted. There is no danger of
drawing the lines too tight in prohibi-
ton Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
SUTTON.
Serious Accident

Last Sabbath as Franklin Berry was
starting home from church in his car
riage in which were seated five per-
sons, some one spread an umbrella
that so frightened his horse as to cause
it to jump to one side, upsetting the
carriage and throwing out and badly
bruising those who were in it. Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. Berry's mother, who is rs
years old, had her hip broken and was
internally injured; it will be long
time before she will recover if at ali.
Mrs. Berry had her ankle badly sprain-
ed and Mr.. Berry had thumb dis
jointed. 1t is a wonder that some of
the party were not killed outright.
Mrs. Smith at the time of writing can
not be moved and is a great sufferer.
This is the third accident that has &C.
Cured here within a month, the others
who were injured being Mrs. Dens-
more, who died within two hours after
fall, and the other, Mrs. Fiske who is
still confined to her room.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Publishers CALIFORNIAN.

The sugar trust has ordered closed
the two refineries of the firm of De-
Castro & Bonner at Williamsburg, l..
|. These refneries are among the
largest in the country, and fully 1000
men will be thrown out of work for an
indefinite time. Of peculiar signif-
canoe in this connection is the an
nouncement, that the sugar trust has
so far within the year declared five
per cent dividends on $4,000, 900
capitalization. 1t is we'll known that
this capitalization represents more
than double the actual value of the
property invested i'll the business,
some putting the total investment at
hardly $I5,00O,O 900, leaving 49,, 1000, 900
to represent water.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
RYEGATE.

w. w. Wright returns to Boston this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Kimball of Boston
took advantage of the cheap excursion
to Fabyan's to visit Mrs. KS mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, last week. Mr..
Kimball returns this week while Mrs.
K. remains for longer visit.
Ryegate is the banner town for smart
old ladies. Mrs. James Arthur, aged
80, shows large amount of fine en-
broidery, besides doing the house work
for family of three. Mrs. E. Wright
aged 81 has pieced four quilts besides
knitting many pairs of socks. Mrs.
Henderson, aged 81, is doing the house.
work for a family of two, and is "as
happy as the day is long" There are
several more who might be mentioned
equally active, but we will wait to see
who speaks next.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
RUNNING FOR CONGRESS.

In 1874, Julius III. Seelye, then pro-
fessor and now the president of Am
herst college, ran for Congress Oh an
Independent ticket in the eleventh
Massachusetts district and was elected.
That memorable campaign cost Pres.
for single postage stamp. Another
congressional campaign opened in the
same district last week with a republic
can convention at Greenfield which
was characterized by a lavish use of
money by the "strikers" of the two
moneyed candidates.
Four candidates were in the field
and az ballots were taken before Rod
ney Wallace of Fitchburg was nominal
ted. Mr.. Wallace is wealthy paper
maker, an esteemed and philanthropic
citizen. 1t was his misfortune to be
surrounded by a crowd of "heelers"
who did not hesitate, says the North
ampton Journal, "to buy votes in the
convention, and in one case to offer a
Hampshire county delegate $780," A
republican authority, the Northampton
Gazette says, "The bold and wholesale
manner in which money has been used
in this congressional canvass in the in
terests of Rodney Wallace, is disgust
ing people of all parties"
The other wealthy candidate was
Col. Walker, a resident of Belchertown
and New York city, department COM
mander of the Grand Army of Massa-
chusetts, and a firm believer in Col.
Walkers fitness for a self-sOught Office.
a nomination which only small frac-
ton of the voters of the district could
endorse.
The other two candidates neither
sought the Office nor expected it. Judge
Conant of Greenfield and District At
torney Bond of Northampton are rep
resentative publicmen, an honor to the
profession and the favorite choice of
their own counties. "Mr. Bond" says
the Springfield Republican, twas the
candidate without machine who had
been brought into the lists by an en-
phatic popular call" Both Mr.. Bond
and Judge Conant differed from the
other candidates in that they had no
machines and no cranks to run their
machines. Such men as these, though
eminently qualified and needed, were
not wanted to represent the eleventh
Massachusetts district in Congress.
The same week the wicked demo-
Gratis held their convention and nomi-
mated William Skinner of Holyoke by
reclamation, and without the use of
the prOverbial postage stamp. Mr..
Skinner is also manufacturer, but
strong believer in tariff reform. Though
living in strong republican district
we believe he will make it very inter-
esting for Mr.. Wallace before the sixth
of November. The republican mana
gers have inaugurated "boodle" cam
paign. Will the voters of that district
endorse it
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
The Pardoning Power.

Gov. Ormsbee needs to offer no apol-
ogy for having exercised the pardoning
power so sparingly, he having granted
but three pardons during his admins
tration. People in this county know
very we'll that in some instances the
pardoning power has been misapplied
by Gov. Ormsbee's predecessors. There
have been applications enough but the
governor holds that sympathy should
yield and be held in subordination
whenever there is a substantial risk to
life or property, or whenever there is
danger that the wholesome influence
to punishment for crime as an example
for others inclined to evil would fail to
have it's proper effect. In this he is
right and the people approve his &C
tiOn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
WHEELOCK.
w HEhLOOhs
Amos Hoyt is quite sick.

Amos Hoyt is quite sick.
The new post Office is nearly ready
to be occupied.
Luther Gray had partial shock last
Monday evening.
Oscar Gray cut his hand quite badly
while splitting slabs.
Rev. l. P. Chase was in town visit
ing friends one day last week.
S. II. Weeks has sold his place in
Sheffield to Mrs. Hattie Chickering
from Danville.
j. G. King from Chicago visited his
brother, H. p. King, and other friends
here and at Glover last week.
Her friends and neighbors met with
Mrs. E. F. Kelley on her 10Th birthday
anniversary and gave her a hanging
lamp.
The remains of Mrs. Orrin Nelson
were brought here for burial Sept. 81
She had been a member of the Free
Baptist church of this place for &c
years.
The members of Col. Barney Post,
G.. A. R., were invited to visit their
commander, d. S. Jones, last Saturday
On account of the rain there was not a
large number there, but those who
went enjoyed very pleasant after
noon
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
PERSONAL NEWS ITEMS.

Rev. Charles Steimater of Winchen-
don, Mass, began his passionate in the
Second Congregational church at Ben
nington Sunday.
Hiram F. Stevens, formerly of St.
Adams, has been nominated for MEM
Der of the Minnesota assembly by the
republicans of st. Paul.
Speaker circuit of the House of Rep
resentatives was severely injured Fri
day by a fall down stairs at the River
side hotel in Montpelier.
F. M. Barstow, son of Ex-Governor
Barstow, late superintendent of the
Rouses Point break water, has been ap-
pointed assistant engineer and survey
or in the engineers Office at Burling-
ton.
Talent runs in families and .'blood
will tell" Mrs. q. d. L. Steele, daugh-
ter of the poetess, Mrs. Julia G.. R.
Dorr, bids fair to become talented
artist. The Art AuctiOneer contains
a pretty study of ferns from her pen
Gil.
Robbins Miller, son of the noted
Second Advent prophet, Rev. Will
liam Miller, died in Fairhaven, the 5th
ihSo's oiiO HIS
and his wedding day. He was "a
years of age. During Buchanan's ad-
ministration Mr.. Miller held the office
of postmaster.
Rev. A. D. Palmer has resigned the
pastorate of the Baptist church in
Middlebury. H. H. Parry has resign
ed the passionate of the Baptist church
in Poultney. The Baptist church in
Whiting has called Rev. j. r. Very of
Rhode Island and Rev. G.. Il. Ray
mond is called to the Baptist church
in Montpelier.
Miss Anna B., daughter of Mrs.
Henry B. James of Ogdensburg, was
married to Colonel Edward Curtis
Smith, youngest son of Ex-Governor j.
Gregory Smith of st. Adams, October
3. The wedding was the most bril-
liant society event that the city has
ever seen, and the marriage was sol
emnized in the presence of large and
fashionable assemblage of invited
guests from New England, New York
and Canada.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
The American Board.

The annual meeting of the American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions held at Cleveland last week
was of Il very hopeful and encouraging
nature. The treasurer's report showed
that the receipts of the year were $75-
1886 more than for the preceding
year, leaving balance in the treasury
of $89O.O9. The reports from nearly
every mission field showed advance in
material and spiritual prosperity. The
reports of work accomplished conclud-
ed with this general survey of the
whole field: "The foreign secretaries
unite i'll asking for reinforcement of
forty ordained missionaries, nine ply
sicians, and thirty single women, to
sustain and enlarge the work in hand !;
and they unite with the home secretary
in asking for an advance of $3.50, 900 in
the contributions of the churches.n
Rev. DR.. Storrs of Brooklyn was re-
elected president and it was voted to
meet in New York next year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Gov. DilIingham's Inaugural.

An abstract of Gov. Dillingham's in
augural will be found on the second
page. 1t is a strong document, rich in
suggestions and speaks we'll for the
youngest governor Vermont ever had.
If it lacks anything it is in positive as
sertion, the thought being suggestive
rather than assertive. But the sub
jects of education, intemperance, re-
formatory institutions, etc, are all of
vital Importance and should demand
more than ordinary attention at the
hands of Legislators and people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
EAST HARDWICK,

H. Miles has moved into II. w. Stew
ems house.
J. E. Giffin has bought a building lot
of E. Hunt and will begin building at
once.
A. S. Frazier has bought the house of
Hunt 81 Babbitt formerly occupied by
Joseph Massey.
L. C. Springer of Walden has moved
into Mrs. j. M. Stevens house near
Silas Owens. Mrs. Springer has open
ed store.
E. F. Cummings has let his farm to
a man in Cabot. Mr.. Cummings will
move into the house where DR.. Jones
has been living.
Henry Warner has moved into the
house vacated by Frazier, and j. Hood
of Stannard moves into the house
which Mr.. Warren leaves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11

Miles Brown returned home from
New York Friday. He will now go
into the jewelry business in E. Barnet.
Charles Brown, Miles Brown, Geo.
Morrison and Samuel Morrison attend
ed the races at Stanstead last week.
Miss Myra Ranney was obliged to
leave off school Wednesday on account
of sickness. She expects to be able to
go into school again Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
California in Winter.

While the eastern section of the
country is wrapped in ice and snow,
California abounds in fruit and flowers.
Its "rainy season" is by no means for
bidding, but the pleasantest part of the
year, when the face of nature is fresh
and most beautiful. 1t is the spring
time of that favored land, for there is
no winter. Thousands of eastern peo-
pie find it delightful haven from the
frigid climate of the East. Messrs.
Raymond 81 Whitcomb announce a Sc
ries of nine grand winter trips. Every
party will travel with degree of lux
ury and comfort not otherwise attaina-
BILE. For full information address w.
Raymond, 296 Washington street, Bos
ton. Excursion parties will leave Bos-
ton November 8 and December 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
DANVILLE.

Horace Wakefield and wife returned
from Boston Tuesday.
Mrs. d. M. Bagby has rented rooms
in Eagle hotel and has moved in.
Frank Stocker went to WATERFOWL
with car of sheep and hogs Monday.
Mrs. D. B. Whittier and daughter
of Boston are at A. G. Palmers on a
weeks visit.
DR.. n. G.. B. Haviland will move in
to the III. E. Pierce house next week,
or as soon as Mr.. Pierce's family move
to st. Johnsbury.
George E. Eaton, for many years ed
itor of the North Star, and now one of
the publishers of the Troy, N. Y,
Press, is here on a visit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Concerning the PASTORS Politics

The Oongregationdlist, Religious.
1t was one of the three questions
concerning Candidate" in a recent
church and parish negotiation "What
are his politics 2" There was connect
ed with this decided intimation that
if he did not belong to the republican
party, it would be so much the worse
for him. While our sympathies have
usually been strongly with that party,
we had supposed that a PASTORS poll
tics were his own private property,
and that, when managed by him dis
creetly, he was entitled to perfect free
dom as to the same.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
SOUTH WALDEN.

School commenced Monday in Dist.
No. l.
w. G.. Lane of Springfield, Mass,
was in town last week.
S. Patch is visiting friends in War
rem, N. H., this week.
Mertie Clifford of Meredith, N. H., is
stopping at G.. D. Lanes for few
weeks.
Scott Whitcher of Burke has been
stopping with G. Perkins's people the
past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
High Interest Does 1t.
D,,fJ1.aI Ua~oJJ

After all, it is not so much taxation
which drives money out of the state as
it is high interest which attracts it out.
Too many Vermonters are cautious.
They prefer loans to business ventures.
When they begin to lose badly by
loans they will, perhaps, think of de-
veloping with their money new in
dustries at home, and for which the
law already authorizes liberal exemp-
ton from taxation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
LOCAL NOTICES.

Messrs. Mcmahon & Chase who own
a large modern creamery at Stowe, VT,
captured the sweepstakes premium
over all creamery butter at the YER
mont state fair this year. In their re-
port they state that their butter was
brought to its beautiful shade by the
use of Thatcher's orange butter color.
Dairymen and creamerymen should be
particular to have their butter colored
just right, as Thatcher's color is found
in most prize packages they should
procure this kind. 1t is sold every
where, and is manufactured by Thatch-
er Manufacturing Co., Potsdam, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Opposite Atheneum, st. Johnsbury
Notice of Probate of WtII

LOAMI b. FLINT'S ESTATE.
CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St. JOhnsbury, within and for said district, the
5th. day of October, A. ID. 1883.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last Will
and Testament with one Codicil of Loami B. Flint
late of st. Johnsbury in said district, deceased
being presented to Court by Mary B. Flint, the
Executrix therein named, for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
in ST. Johnsbury the 9th day of October
A. d. 1889, and show cause, if any they may have
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Caledonian, printed at St
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court. Attest
WALTER P. SMITH Judge.
A true Copy of Record Attest
1914 WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Commissioners, Notice.
JAMES GILCHRIsT,s ID ESTATE.

JAMES GILCHRIST'S ID ESTATE
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 James Gilchrist I'd late of
Barnet in said District, deceased and the term of
six months from the 22nd day of Septem ber 1888
being allowed by said Court to the creditors of
tive claims before us: Give notice that we win
attend to the duties of appointment at the
store of Ora Bishop in McIndees Falls in said
District, on the first day of December and the
first day of March next at o'clock in the
afternoon, on each of said days.
SETH FORD,
ORA BISHOP.
7214 Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Who arc our Rulers!
Atlanta Constitution

The new generation is here. Linger-
ing in the halls of congress are a few
old men who heard the Dread Scott de-
-cision and voted in the election OF
1860, but they are no longer the real
rulers of the republic. They are dis
appearing, and with them the old is
sues, and "new things succeed as form
er things grow old"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Notice of Probate of Will.


CTATR OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DIsTRIcT ss
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st Johnsbury, within and for said District on the
9th day of October A. D., 1888.
An Instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament with one Codicil of Horace Durkee
late of st Johnsbury in said District deceased
being presented to Court by Daniel Carpenter, the
Exector therein named. for Probate: 1t is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified to appear at session of said Court to be
held at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury the
9th day of October, A. d.. 1888 and show cause if
any they may have, against the Probate of said
Will for which purpose it is further ordered that
a copy of the record of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the CaedOnian printed
at St Johnsbury previous to said tlme appointed
for hearing.
By the Court Attest
WALTER 2. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of Record, Attest,
72H WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
LOWER WATERFORD
rs. Eliza Ross is failing.

Mrs. Eliza Ross is failing.
Mrs. Charles Brown is in Boston
visiting friends.
Mrs. Frank Brown is in HaverhiIl.
Mass, visiting friends.
Mrs. C. NJ. Winch is in town for a
few weeks stopping with her daughter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
TO DeIInquenfS.-P This
Means YOu(!)

Will subscribers to the Caledonian look at their
address, printed on each number of their paper
and see how their account stands We desire a
pay bills. 1t is but reasonable request and
reasonable men viii heed it,
C. NJ. STONE & co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11

John V. Hall of Bennington, son of
the late ex-Gov. Hiland Hall and for
many years clerk of the courts for
Bennington county, died in Spring
field, Mass, Monday, at the residence
of his brother, Charles Hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
VERMONT NEWS.

Several liquor dealers were tried a.
Burlington, Thursday, and two of the
number were convicted and fined.
The Central Vermont railroad is fit
ting, as rapidly as possible, it's passen
ger cars with Sewall's steam heating
device.
Leonard Brown was instantly killed
at East Dover by the bursting of a
stone in grist-mill. Several others
had narrow escapes.
G. NJ. Inman, the Poultney farmer
who shot his neighbor Patrick Sennott
last Monday, claims that the shooting
was justifable, as Sennott was tres
passing on his premises and threatened
him with violence. He says that he
warned Sennott twice before firing.
Frank H. Dodge, held for the MUIR
der of the Dummerston postmistress,
Miss Knapp, was tried at Newfane last
week before Judge Veazey and the jury
brought in a verdict of not guilty.
There is pretty general feeling that
considering the evidence obtained the
acquittal of Dodge is warranted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
CABOT.

Potatoes are rotting badly in this
section.
The town clock is in its place, much
to the satisfaction of the people here
abouts.
Rev. J. E. Knapp is in attendance
upon Grand Lodge 1. o. G.. T. at Hyde
Park.
Miss Mary Haines, formerly stu
dent at st. Johnsbury academy, is act
ing as assistant teacher in the school at
Lower Cabot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
NORTH DANVILLE.

The gospel meetings will close for
the season in the North meeting house,
North Danville, next Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
WEDDING
STATION cry

We keep full line of the latest novelties in
Wedding Cabinets, Embossed Cards with Plain OF
Gilt Beveled Edges. Combination Tied Cards.
Laced Cards, Invitation Cards, Paper, Envelopes,
ETC., etc. Call and see samples
AT THIS OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
SeH00L Books:

New and Second Hand, at
E. 0. Clark's.
Also a large Stock of Ne,o
Pen and Pencil Tablets, Blank
Books, Memorandum and
other School Supplies, popular
prices.
Fountain Pens and Gold
Pens. Every Pen warranted
5 years.
SIGN OF THE BOOK,
81 Eastern Avenue,
st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-11
Gen. Benet's Famous Order.

While arsenals and the armory are
not intended to be converted into po-
litical machines, two political parties
in this country are recognized. 1t is
therefore ordered that hereafter, in
employing and discharging employees
of any and all grades, other things be-
ing equal, and qualifications satisfac-
tory, democrats will be favored, the
object being to divide the force in the
different grades gradually between
democrats and republicans. This rule
will apply to women and children as
well as to men, and will be strictly en-
forced.