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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
i" SOAP''

Coupled with the announcement that
President Cleveland has drawn his
check for $4,000 for campaign pur-
poses, comes the statement that the
manufacturers of Massachusetts, are
trying to raise one million dollars for
use in the four doubtful states of Con-
necticut, Indiana, New Jersey and New
York. This one million dollar corrup-
ton fund-let us call a spade spade
has been headed by Fred L. Ames of
Boston with $50, 900, and it is expected
that all the big manufacturers from
North Adams to New Bedford will fol-
low suit by at least $4,000 apiece. 1t
is not the majorities of Pennsylvania
or Texas that elect candidates, but the
corruption funds that are sent to In
dianapolis, Newark, Brooklyn, New
York and other cities to buy votes.
When Levi P. Morton and Star Route
Dorsey Dragged at a dinner in New
York in 1881 over the successful use of
f'soap" in Indiana, does it leave much
doubt but that "soap" carried Indiana
for Garfield The saloons of our great
cities elect our presidents aud will un-
til rum and "soap" cease to be a con-
trolling element in our politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
VERMONT NEWS.

Drowning ON Lake Memphremagog.
William L. Hilton and Miss Nellie
Archibald of Montreal, went sailing in
small canoe on Lake Memphrema-
cog from Newport on the 22d during a
northeast storm. When about midway
in the bay between Knowlton's Land
ing and Ritchie's Point, the canoe cap
sized and both were drowned. Mr..
Hilton was a good swimmer, but it
was probable that in attempting to
rescue the young woman, he was pull
ed down.
Howe Scale Works.
The new regime in the management
of the Howe Scale Works starts out
with bright prospects. The subscrip-
tions for stock footed up more than the
$4,000 of the $500, 900 capital stock
which the purchasers decided to sell at
this time. The company organized by
the choice of the following officers i:
President, John A. Mead vice-presi-
dent, John w. Cramton treasurer,
lockwood Barrett clerk of the cor
poration, w. r. Page clerk of the di-
rectors, George t. Chaffee directors,
j. A. Mead, j. w. Cramton, w. G..
Veazey, E. D. Keney, George T. Chat
fee, G. Amsden, r. Barrett, w. P.
Clement and w. Y. w. Ripley !; audit
ing committee, M. j. Francisco, George
r. Bottum and Warren Ii. Smith. j..
w. Cramton was chosen chairman of
the executive committee,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
PEACHAM.

Prof. Bunker returned Saturday.
Mrs. E. d. Somers has been taking a
vacation in Boston.
The Corner school opened Monday
Miss Nellie Harvey teaches.
DR.. Blanchard's wife and children
are visiting relatives in Woodstock and
West Windsor.
Mrs. Elsie Merrill accompanied by
her brother, Charles Choate, started
for Peaks Island Monday.
A big crowd greeted Prof. Bunker
and Maj. circuit on Tuesday evening
and listened with close attention to
their eloquent addresses.
John Scott, native of India, spoke
at the Congregational church Sunday
evening, and Monday evening gave a
lecture on the customs and religion of
India, illustrating his lecture by cos
tunes, idols, etc. He is now a student
of medicine.
On Saturday evening the democrats
raised their flag in the presence of a
large crowd. After the flag raising
the town hall was packed to hear Mr..
May. His speech was almost wholly
concerning the tariff, and the republic
can audience gave strict attention.
Our band furnished excellent music.
The prohibitionists raised a hand
some, homemade flag last Thursday
evening. At the flagstaff remarks
were made by Mr.. Woodruff of Groton.
The audience then adjourned to the
town hall, where prayer was offered
by Rev. FL. M. Andrews, an original
song was sung by Mr.. Woodruff, and
brief remarks were made by r. E.
Jones and Charlie Clark. w. P. Stat
ford then gave his address which
was an excellent presentation of the
claims of the third party and was lis
tened to throughout with close atten-
tinn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Now let US have day for special
Thanksgiving appointed that the cam
paign in this state closes within a
week.
1t is said that at York Harbor the
ladies so far outnumber the gentlemen
this season that the place is known as
the She-shore.
The fact of it is the level-headed re-
publicans see that Mr.. Blaine is likely
to prove another Burchard, and that
is what makes them SO tearing mad
when their attention is called to the
fact.
issued stirring address to the voters
of the state, urging that the time for
Vermont to speak is the first Tuesday
in September, and that the question is
not one of victory, but majority.
President Seelye, of Amherst college,
in an article in the August North
American Review says: "The pres
ence of the prohibitory party in our
national politics is in itself a moral
education. I hold that the end it seeks
is wise craftsmanship and sound eth
ics"
Henry F. Field of Rutland was last
week nominated by the republicans of
that town for representative. There
was no opposing voice in the caucus,
there should not be an opposing ballot
at the polls. Rutland will be ably
represented in the House if Mr.. Field
is elected.
Two weeks ago the Caledonian call
ed attention to the gloomy outlook for
cereal crops abroad, due to the Excess
sively wet and cold summer in Europe.
AS one result wheat has already ad-
vanced to prices that have not been
reached before in several years. Com
mercial papers say we may expect to
see high prices for flour in our country
before next spring. Wheat at less
than dollar bushel will probably
look very cheap one of these days.
The travelling public will find it
little difficult to fully appreciate the
news that on Saturday, Aug. 10, four
ocean steamships left the port of New
York for Europe with the understand
ing between the captains that each
would do his best to outstrip the 9TH
ers. Coming close upon the heels of
the Thingyalla disaster it would APP
pear difficult to find anything more
out of place. Such contests should be
discouraged. Safety is of more conse-
quence than speed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
RYEGATE.

Geo. Nelson has commenced cutting
his second crop.
School commenced in Dist. No.
this week, Mr.. Bushnell of Grafton as
teacher.
Edward Miller and Samuel Harris
returned to st. Johnsbury school this
week, and Josie Cochran and Mary
Beattie to Montpelier.
Fred Wright returned to Boston last
week, and this week there will be
quite an exodus there, including Mrs.
Elms and son, Mrs. J. r.. Miller, Ar
thur Wright, Daniel Donovan, Peter
Cur1an and others.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
PROHIBITIONISTS ASK THE AT.
TENTION OF VOTERS.


county are to elect officers to serve
them for two years and great care
ought to be exercised in their selection
so that men be elected who will fairly
represent the community in which they
reside. The prohibitionists of the ma.
ton, state and county have put sucl
men in nomination, and present plat
forms for which they have to make nc
excuses, and if the principles set forth
were carried out the best welfare of the
nation, state and county would be
served.
Especially would we appeal to the
voters of Caledonia county to aid in
electing men that will prove true to
them. The action of III. G. Bates on
the temperance question two years ago
cannot have been forgotten, and yet he
is put in nomination for senator again
by the leaders of party that claims to
believe in prohibition. Are the voters
going to again place him where his
work and influence will be used in ia
vor of license lawq The prohibi-
w. L. Pearl of st. Johnsbury, whom
you can trust on this important ques-
ton. He is capable, honest, there are
no excuses to make for his past or pres
ent life. There is no smell of liquor
his constituency.
For states attorney, a very lmpor-
tant office, the prohibitionists give you
Ii 40 70 -, Ill
spects,-W. P. Stafford, of St. Johns
bury,-who if elected we will promise
you will put forth all lawful effort to
rid this community of unlawful liquor
traffic. Honorable in the practice of
his profession, the people may expect
and will receive vigilant and honest
service from him.
Theory and Practice.
The republican campaign has been
carried on in this state almost wholly
in the interest of high protective tar
iff, overlooking the temperance ques-
ton, which heretofore has been con-
sidered an important one, altogether.
The laboring people have been inform
ed by their candidate for governor, and
others that they were liable to be re-
duced to the condition of the poor for
eign laborer and various other evils
would overtake them if they did not
vote the republican ticket. Let us cite
an instance of their practice on this
home protection line. Vermont being
so Loyalty republican the laboring man
has right to expect that the doctrines
of the party would be strictly carried
out. It became necessary to make re-
pairs at the State house at Montpelier.
The best English plush is used for re-
upholstering of the furniture for which
hundreds of dollars have been paid.
The goods of the home manufacturer
are left to find a market in a foreign
country in competition with cheap la
Dor, or remain nnsold on his hands.
Wasn't it kind to protect this manu-
facturer7 When the governor who has
talked so earnestly and eloquently for
protection takes his seat in the execu
tive chair in October, it will be made
easy and his surroundings will be ele-
CANT by the use of foreign materials.
Will this not be "sitting down" on
ones own ideasq +~
And what about the laboring men
Why they are taxed to pay the bills.
Is the party any more CONSTANT on
the temperance question Z Voters, re-
fleet! | FL. B. DAVIS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
LOWER WATERFORD.

John Stoughton is no better.
V. w. Rand has been in town for a
few days.
Quite number from here go to the
Weirs this week.
Stella Church, Bertha and Carl Ross,
GENEVA and Irving Goss return to st.
Johnsbury to attend school.
Miss Helen Goss, who has been con-
fined to her bed for some time, has so
far recovered as to be able to be out.
Miss Rosie Freeman goes Saturday
to Lawrence, Mass, where she will
spend this winter with her sister, Mrs.
Frank Bryant.
There will be Harrison and Morton
flag raising here Saturday. 1t is ex-
pected that speakers from out of town
will be present.
Mrs. Thomas and family are visiting
friends in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30

Senator Edmunds will not take the
stump this year. In letter to the
republican campaign committee he
says t.5-.gefi e...t
All my hopes and wishes are in the
success of our candidates in the pres
ent campaign. It is not therefore from
any embarrassment, connected either
with our cause, or our. candidates, that
/ have been obliged to decline public
speaking. 1t is physically impossible
for me to speak out of doors and very
nearly so in any large hall, filled with
people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
NORTH DANvILLE.

The democrats raised their flag last
Saturday, but the speaker failed to
make an appearance.
The republicans of this place have
flag raising and rally Saturday after
noon at 8 p. m. with speeches by Ell. c.
Bates and others.
Rev. and Mrs. M. Atwood go to the
quarterly meeting at West Charleston
this week. In the absence of the pas
tor Rev. Mr.. Darling will preach at
two o'clock next Sunday, Sabbath
school converting at L p. m.
AS the weather was unfavorable to
60 into the grove for the picnic Tues
day it was held in the vestry, those
from the North church Sunday school
uniting with the village school. A
good number was out and all enjoyed
good time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
LYNDONVILLE.
The District Camp Meeting.

The D1SCr1ct camp ueetIhSs
The camp meeting of the St. Johns,
bury district of Methodist churches
opened last week Monday and closed
on Friday. The average attendance
through the week was fully equal to
that of last year and the meetings re-
suited in a number of conversions
Elder Donaldson of Lyndon presided at
the business meeting, the old officers
were chosen, the name of A. Twombly
Lyndonville, being added to the bust
ness committee. Besides the sermons
by the district preachers Prof. Ellis of
Little Rock University, Arkansas,
spoke before the ladies societies Fri
day, Rev. Luther Freeman of Boston
University Wednesday and Prof. E. A.
Bishop of Montpelier.
The closing session Wednesday af-
ternoon was addressed by Rev. t. P.
Frost of st. Johnsbury from the text /:
"And I, if / be lifted up, will draw all
men unto me-" The speaker said the
church is here on earth to win and
every church wants to draw souls into
it's communion. In these times of pc
litical excitement we ought to remem-
Der that the prosperity of our country
has come through God and can only
depart when the people forget God.
The uplifted Christ is the power that
draws and his power is divine magnet
ism. The outside world must be drawn
to the uplifted Christ through the
Christians. The reason more are not
converted is because the world can see
so little of the uplifted Christ in Chris
tians. The uplifted Christ draws all
to whom he is presented. Again the
power of Christ draws straight to him.
self. Whatever may become of our
UNCONVENTIONAL prejudice let our prayer
be s.Let us have no ecclesiastical gods
before thee" The first man who was
saved by the uplifted Christ never
heard of the Baptist immersion, the
Episcopal succession, the Presbyterian
government or the Methodist itineracy,
and yet the thief reached paradise
three hours after Christ. In these days
of increasing Observation-Disclosures let us
spare the curse of uplifted Methodism
and behold the uplifted Christ. The
place for the sectarian church is at the
foot of the cross.
A. D. Paige and wife are camping at
Massawippi lake this week.
L.. r. ShOnyO mas bought PhllO
Graves farm and is now in possession
d. r. Jenkins has sold his house on
East Street to John Bedard for $500.
Fl. M. Pearl arrived from Nova SEQ
tia last week passing very near where
the steamship collision off the Banks
occurred.
The moonlight excursion Friday
night was we'll attended from here and
rather rough weather was experienced
on the lake.
The Caledonia box company's shop
will be dedicated on Friday evening
by a promenade and dance with music
by the Lyndonville full orchestra. Re-
turn tickets at fare one way will be
sold from Newport to st. Johnsbury
and also at Wells River.
The prohibition meeting at East
Lyndon last Monday evening was we'll
attended and was addressed by o. M.
Donaldson and G. s. Smith. A meet
ing will be held at the emit Hungern
school house this Thursday evening
with speaking by local workers.
The ball game Saturday between the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
A Big Man.

Unquestionably Mr.. Blaine is big
man. But he is not a bigger man
than the republican party. From our
point of view he is not this year big
ger man than Gen. Benjamin Harrison
whose election we sincerely desire to
see accomplishment end that will
not in our judgment be promoted by
any such references to trusts as Mr.
Blaine saw fit to indulge in in his Port
land speech.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
THE TOWNS AROUND.
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DANVILLE.

Mrs. P. P. Babbitt and daughter
have returned home.
f. d. Stocker has been to market
the present week with a car of stock.
George w. Greenbank and family
have been in town on a visit, and re-
turned home to Enfield, N. H, We'd
nesday.
"Floss," Frank Kittredge's mare,
which he valued at $500, died last
week Wednesday from the effects of a
distemper contracted over year ago.
The Danville band has been reor-
ganized with these officers: President.
E. j. Dole secretary and treasurer,
Charles S. Dole; director and leader,
j. G. Mooney executive committee,
j. G. Mooney, G. s. Dole, w. P. Page.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
EAST HARDWICK.

Seven of the young people of this
place are attending school at st.
Johnsbury academy.
The republicans of this place raised
flag last Friday. Walter P. Smith
gave an address in the evening.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Hubert celebrat-
ed their thirty fourth marriage ami
versary the 29th. All their children
were at home.
Miss Emma Campbell while coming
to the village one day last week was
thrown from her wagon and severely
injured. The accident was caused by
an old harness giving way.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
Notice i'm. InsOlvemcy.

s patet OF 81 U.sSoas of Insolvency
In the matter of George 1. Kelly of st. Johnsbury
in said District Insolvent Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that the second and third
meetings of the Creditors of said Insolvent Debtor
will be held at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury
in said district the 10th day of Sept, A. D. 1885
at ten o'clock in the forenoon for the purposes set
forth in sections 1s45, 184S and 1861 of the Revised
Laws of Vermont.
Also, that Jacob G. Hovey Assignee of said in
solvent debtors estate has filed in said Court his
accounts preparatory to final dividend to the cred
itors of said estate
By order of the Court
66-67 Attest, WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
LYNDON CENTRE.

The republican caucus will be held
at the town hall and the democrats at
the school house next Monday at 2
o'clock p. m.
We have no deaths or births to re-
port this week, Notwithstanding the
constant stream of callers at the liquor
agency during camp-meeting week,
who needed "medicine" for sick rela-
tives and friends. If Burke drunkards
are supplied with rum at the Lyndon
agency, Lyndon people ought not to
complain at such exhibitions as were
seen on our streets last Friday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
LYNDON.

j. Hidden returned from Saratoga
Tuesday.
E. H. Hoffman is building corn
barn at his farm.
Mr.. Fairchild of Guildhall is spend
ing few days in town.
S. S. Mattocks and family returned
Friday from Nantucket.
The graded schools commence the
fall term next Monday. A good at
tendance is expected.
At the prohibition caucus, Wednes-
day evening, w. P. Houghton was
nominated for town representative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30

Newports and our nine proved an easy
score of IA to 5. Mr.. Kidder of West
Concord was obliged to retire from the
pitchers box after pitching five balls
and the visitors found little difficulty
in guaging Barney's curves.
The prohibitionists have a rally at
Music hall next Monday evening with
address by the Rev. j. Frank Rhodes.
The Lyndon Cornet band will furnish
music. To accommodate those who
wish to attend the republican and DEM
ocratic caucuses, the speaking will
not commence until eight o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
WHEELOCK,

WHEELOCK.
The village school commenced Mon
day, Miss Flora Rogers teacher.
Mrs. Jennie Squires has been quite
sick but was better at last accounts.
A little grandchild of Mrs. Balls was
brought from West Concord and buried
here last Monday.
Miss Abbie Taylor has gone to Hard
wick to school.-Edson Ranney has
gone to st. Johnsbury to attend school,
and quite a number of others will at
tend the Lyndon Institute.
There was large attendance at the
republican rally last evening, the town
hall being full Two good speeches
were made by Hon. III. G. Bates and
Judge w. P. Smith of st. Johnsbury,
and a flag was put out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
ST. JOHNsBURY CENTRE,

t. E. Hartman is making extensive
repairs on his house.
The Ladies' Aid society will give g
literary entertainment and crazy sup
per next Friday evening.
Mrs. Moses Huntley of Winchester
Mass, is visiting her mother, who is in
her seth year. She returns next week
Hamblin w. Caldis and wife return
ed to Newtonville, Mass, Monday. H.
R. Turner returned to Amherst, Mass.
Tuesday.
The village schools began Monday
with Miss Hall of South Ryegate, and
Miss Graham of st. Johnsbury as
teachers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30

The czarina, when receiving Emper-
or William, trespassed against custom
by wearing gloves which she had used
before. In so doing she paid mark
of respect to the old emperor, for it
was the same pair that she had worn
on the occasion of that monarch's last
visit to Russia, and which had been
touched by his royal lips.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30

The Queen has just sold number of
beasts from her herds of shorthorn and
Hereford cattle at Windsor for expor-
tation to the United States and Canada.
Her majesty has also presented two
white goats, from the herd of these
beautiful creatures at Windsor, to Mr..
Tower of Weald Hall. The royal herd
is descended from two goats which were
given to George ". just 60 years ago
by Mr.. Towers grandfather.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
FREEMANS OATH.

You soIemnly stCedr that tcheneUer you
giue your Uote or suffrage, touching any
matter that concerns the state Of Yer
mont, you ,oiH do it so as in your con-
science you shall judge ,riH most conduce
to the best good of the same, as establish
ed by the constitutions, sgithOaGt fear or
faUOr of any man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
SOUTH RYEGATE.

The biggest demonstration of the
season was the republican rally Tues
day night when addresses were deliv-
cred by Hon. George M. Dewey of
Michigan, A. N. Roberts of Iowa and
Alex. Dunnett of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
About an Important Newspaper.
Ee1r York SIM

Ns1c York Sun.
To the Editor of the Sun-Sir: Will
you please inform me if the Boston
Herald is a democratic paperf d. &C.
The Herald is one of the great jour
nails of the country. No other paper
is ahead of it in the vital faculty OF
news. No other paper is ahead in
the power of intellectual comment and
discussion. In principle, it is demo-
cratic and republican, like the consti-
tuition of the United States. But it is
independent, not partisan, supporting
and advocating the men and measures
of one or another party as they com
mend themselves to its patriotic jadg-
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
SOUTH DANVILLE.

There will be Sunday school con-
cert of the South Danville school the
second Sabbath in September.
The republicans had a flag raising
Monday evening with Charles Wilson
for speaker and the Danville band for
music. A national salute of about a
dozen guns was fired, and everything
passed off success fully.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-08-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that application will be
made at the next session of the General Assembly
County of Caledonia to purchase the whole or a
part of the interest of the town of ST. Johnsbury in
the Court House in said County. and also to lay q
tax upon said County for the payment of the same
and to defray the expenses of alterations and re.
pairs of said Court House.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, vt, Aug. %, 1888.