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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
No Torchlight Professions.

1t is hard to imagine presidential
campaign without torchlight parades
and bonfires, but the citizens of Ra-
cine, Wisconsin, are actually cOntem-
plating such an innovation. The
president of the democratic club has
addressed an open letter to the presi-
dent of the republican club, suggesting
conference between committees of
the two clubs and an agreement "tO
abstain from such methods of cam
paigning as address themselves to the
excitement of the emotions rather than
educating or convincing the intelli-
gence of our citizens.' He says that
inasmuch as this is to be campaign
of pure argument it would be we'll to
have both sides draw up "sOme rules
of the game" beforehand, the obser-
vance of which will secure dignity and
decor UNI. Torchlight professions,
bonfires and all appeals to the emotions
rather than to the judgment of men
are to be barred. "TOrchlights," he
says, "may drop dollars into the cot
fers of the Standard Oil Trust. but they
do not illumine the understanding of
the man who seeks light on the eco
nOmic questions of the hour" From
latest information it looks as if both
parties would accept Mr.. SimOnsOn's
suggestion in conducting the campaign.
The small boy of Racine is proportion
ally disguised.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Sensible Advice.

The New York Evening Sun has put
on its thinking cap, and the result is
the following set of rules of conduct
during the coming heated political
campaign. The rules are good, and
should be worn where they can always
be seen:
Don't talk politics in loud tone of
voice in public places.
Don't get red and apoplectic over the
virtues of your own candidate or the
failings of one on the other side.
Don't abuse your opponent when you
get discussing politics with him.
Don't fight him-particularly if he
looks able to lick you.
Don't think it necessary to hold up a
bar every night in your consideration
of the affairs of the nation. You don't
need any more rum in a presidential
year than in any other.
Don't kill the man who goes about
taking votes in the cars. Pity and
spare him. He may vote for your man.
Don't bet. Give your wife the mon
ey you think you can afford for wagers,
and then you will be sure not to lose it..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Daring Engineering Feat.
.Scribner'S Mngnzine

The Niagara Falls railway SuSpen-
sion bridge carried successfully a
heavy traffic for % years; it was then
found that some repairs to the cable
were required at the anchorage. These
repairs were made, and the anchorage
was substantially reinforced. At the
same time it was found that the wood
en- suspended superstructure was in
bad condition, and this was entirely re-
moved and replaced by q structure of
iron, built and adjusted i'm such q man
ner as to secure the best possible re-
suits. For some time it had been no.
ticed that the stone towers which sup
ported the great cables of the bridge
showed evidences of disintegration at
the surface, and careful engineering
examination in 1885 showed that these
towers were in a really dangerous con-
dition. The reason for this was that
the saddles over which the cables pass
on the top of the towers had not the
freedom of motion which was required
for the action of the cables, caused by
differences of temperature and by pass
ing loads. A most interesting
and successful feat was accomplished
in the substitution of iron towers for
these stone towers, without int rrupt-
ing the traffic across the bridge. This
has been accomplished very recently
by building skeleton iron tower out
side of the stone tower, and transfer
ring the cables from the stone to the
iron tower by a most ingenious ar
rangement of hydraulic jacks. The
stone towers were then removed. Thus
by the renewal of its suspended struc-
ture and the replacing of its towers,
the bridge has been given new lease
of life, and is in excellent condition to-
day.
This Niagara railway suspension
bridge has been so long in successful
operation that it is difficult now to APP
preciate the general disbelief in the
possibility of its success as a railway
bridge, when it was undertaken. 1t
was projected and executed by the
late John A. Roebling. Before it was
finished, Robert Stephenson said to
him, "If your bridge succeeds, mine
1.-THE Victoria tubular bridge at Mon
treall is a magnificent blunder.n The
Niagara bridge did succeed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
SQUIBS.

Well cOnnected-the bucket Life
Some of the best blood in the land
now runs through the mosquitoes veins.
The peach crop may be doubtful, but
the speech crop will not fail.-[New
Orleans Picayune.
You never hear the bee complain,
nor hear it weep nor wall but if it
wish it can unfold very painful tail.
A boy called at the Massachusetts
state library few days ago and said
his employer wanted to look at the
"Reviled Statutes"
Wife (whose husband is rescuing her
from drowning)-Shall l keep my
mouth shut, John Husband-Yes, if
you can.-[N York Sun.
"What so rare as day in June 7"-
this: A contented Christian who does
not grumble at weather that gives him
corn and Observation-Disclosures at Work.
A rare talent-.'A very clever girl
that stupid Miss Blum, who just went
out" "Cleverq Why she never opens
her mouth ~ "That's where she's clev-
err Life.
Customer (getting his hair cut)-
Didn't you nip off a piece of the ear
then 2 Barber (reassuringly)-Yes,
sab, a small piece, but not 'nOugh to
affect de hearin', sab.
Willie Popinjay-Hello, Johnny
What you wearing you tuque this hot
weather for7 johnny Dumpsey with
a convulsive sob)-M-ma cut my hair
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Customer Ito barber)-"I s'pose that
in your profession it is rather difficult
to achieve great wealth Z" Barber
"Well, l dunno; it's like all head
work !; there's plenty of room at the
top. Have your head sandpapered,
sir ~
"I've bawled my throat sore yellin'
fer those oysters" said an angry GUS
toner in restaurant. "What's the
matter 2" "Orders ahead, sah," ex-
planned the waiter. fYo'll fin dem
raw oysters very soothin', sab, fo' sore
throat."-[L Life.
A young man thoughtlessly drew a
revolver, cooked it, and pointed it at
his mother. The old lady, with a hol-
low groan, fell dead at his feet. "Good
land, MOTHER" exclaimed the young
man, "yOu make me tired. Get up
this revolver has seven loads in it."
The mother sprang lightly to her feet.
"Heaven bless you, my son." she cried,
warmly, 81 thought it was empty
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
COMMENTS OF THE CLERGY AND
RELIGIOUS PRESS.
Rev. DIR. A. r. SehauHer's Position.
InteTvieso in the Neao York Times.

Rev. DIR. A. r. Sehauh1er's Position.
Intervieao in the Nea0 York Times.
81 have always been a republican, y
said Dr. Schauffler, E" but on account
of the free whiskey plank in the repub-
lican platform, the position that party
has taken in regard to the surplus, its
tendency to indulge in excessive PEN
sioning, and the manner in which it
has put Ingersoll forward in this cam
paign, which is very offensive to me,
and, in fact, to a very large portion of
the evangelists in this country, | shall
not vote the republican ticket this fall.
There are probably 100000 evangeli-
cal voters in the United States. Col.
Ingersoll has lost no opportunity to re-
vile them, make fun of the Bible and
otherwise to SO dispOrt himself as to
make many republicans utterly dis
gnsted. If the party persists in keep
ing him on the stump during the cam
paign, it will have the effect of driving
away many republican votes.
1" am not prepared to say whether
| shall vote the democratic or the pro-
hibitiOn ticket, but | certainly shall
not vote the republican. | think Pres
ident Cleveland is better than his
party, and that his course has been
good during the past three years. He
may, perhaps. have made more removals
than were strictly necessary, but the
enormous pressure brought to bear
upon him by his party in this matter
must not be lost sight of. [ am
thoroughly in sympathy with him in
his position on the surplus, and also
with his views on pensions. We are
already the most grateful country in
the wOrld-grateful to the extent of
millions of dollars annually. The pnr-
pose of the republican party to pension
every Tom, Dick and Harry is prepOs-
ferrous and cannot he regarded other
wise than as Il species of bribery. |
am Il believer in tariff reform--in fact,
i'll progressive free trade.
g am not prepared to say that the
Mills bill is the best tariff reform meas
ure that could have been devised, but
am confident that some such measure
is absolutely needed. | am inclined to
think that the republican votes which
the free whiskey plank will divert will
fall largely to the prohibitiOnhists. The
prOhibitiOnhists are the under dog in
this fight, and there is disposition
among many people to help the nnder
dog. | don't think this will effect the
democrats at all, for [ am confident
that Cleveland and Thurman will win
this election with ease"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
The Horse Started.
Detroit Free PTess.

A rag peddler who was driving up
Gratiot avenue yesterday had reached
Hastings street when his horse baked.
The usual number of smart Alexis
were soon on hand with advice, and
one suggestion after another was tried
in vain. The horse could neither be
pushed nor pulled, and as he was
blockading the street the crowd began
to grow rapidly.
'sWhat is it 2" inquired a boy of
twelve who pushed his way into the
circle.
"Balky horse" answered some one.
"Where's the ownerf Here, you
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Democratic Reform.

The editor of the New York Press
was asked by correspondent if there
were more republicans employed by
the government than democrats. The
item:
Cleveland found 1850 Presidential
post masters in office, and has removed
or changed 1000 of them.
His Postmaster General, out of 50,
600 employees under him, has removed
10000.
Out of sc, 200 places he has removed
or changed $4,000, and out of $4,000
there are not 80 republicans among
the appOintees.
Further comment is unnecessary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

Four Japanese students graduated at
Yale this year. They were apt stu
dents.
Talleyrand, even at the age of 80,
used TO limit himself to one square
meal day.
A cOlored preacher near Macon, Ca,
has committed to memory the entire
Bible. A few years ago he was unable
to read, and claims that his knowledge
has been revealed to him in vision.
Scientific men generally believe that
electricity gives a painless death. The
shock is so sudden and SO strong that
one hasn't time to feel. There is only
one mild futter of the pulse between
a condition of health and unconscious
ness.
SAT the present day." recently re-
marked Philadelphia judge, 'lotter-
les are held only by two classes of peo-
ple-very religious people and very
bad peOple-and, strange to say, the
most difficult thing is to eradicate them
among the frst-named Glass;
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

care but little; for principles that alone
can make parties effective for the pub
lie veal care a great deal. Thirty
years ago I used my tongue and pen
zealously for the republican party in it's
early conflicts with the monster of
chattel-slavery. Its name and fame
are dear to me and | trust that it may
not become itself enslaved to the reac-
tiOnary rule of those who would build
up mOnOpOlies at the expense of the
great mass of the people. AS this is a
question of absorbing interest, and
touches great moral issues, L do not
hesitate to discuss it in these columns.
I'm Sympathy with Republican Party.
The Congregationatist
The proprietors of this paper have
always been in sympathy with the re-
publican party, and while, now and
then, they have grieved over some of
it's measures-or want of measures
and some of it's men, they have never
been insensible to the fact that much
of whatever progress has been achiev-
ed during the last generation in free
dom, education, public morals, and no.
tally in the cause of temperance, has
been due to it's friendly and powerful
aid. And, Notwithstanding the pain
full feebleness of the testimony on mat
ters of reform, at the last moment APP
pended to its present "platform,"
they cannot help feeling still that moro
may fairly be hoped for those various
interests which the cause of Christ has
especially at heart, from republican
than from democratic supremacy, or
than from ballots diverted to a third
party, which can now only divide and
so enfeeble those who ought to stand
and be strong together.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Notice of Probate of Will.

j. R. DELANO'S ESTATE.
GTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT SIS
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
ST. Johnsbury, within and for said district on the
Sd day of July. A. ID. 1888.
An instrument purpOrting to ethe last Will and
Testament of Joseph r. Delano late of Hardwick
in said district. deceased being presented to Court
by Charles j. Bell one of the Executors 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, on the a1st day of July,
A. ID. 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
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
$500 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19

The first things taught Alaskan
children are to dance, shoot the bow
and arrow and to smoke. 1t is a COM
mon thing to see mother take the
child from her breast and give it her
pipe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
man, can't you start this horse Z"
"No, he doan' start up"

W. ITO UVtlu otttI UPs
"Wait minute"
The lad ran up the street half a
block and pulled handful of hay out
of bale at feed store, and when he
returned he cleared space in front of
the horse, stood off about five feet, and
extended his hand. The horse pricked
up his ears, his eyes glistened, and he
at once advanced and followed the boy
around the corner.
''It's according to the hoss," explain
ed the boy, as the crowd cheered.
"When a boss who is fed on scrap-iron
and gravel-roof balks, pinch of hay
will lead him all over town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
The Free Whiskey Cry.
Neap York Independent.

1t is vital to the interests which are
secured by protection that the prOtec-
tive system should be preserved. 1t is
not vital to the interests of temperance
that the internal revenue system should
be preserved. AS a matter of fact, the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
the third party, and many leading
temperance republicans (Mrs. j. Ellen
Foster asked the platform committee
to sweep away the internal revenue
system) believe this policy to be the
true temperance policy. We have dis
agreed with them for the reason that
we believe the tax to be check on
the traffic. How great check it is we
do not know ; but, whatever it's re-
strictive power, it is manifestly not a
permanent principle of temperance re-
form, but only a temporary expedient.
AS such we want it to stand until it
has served its purpose and is suppressed
ed by something better, or until it can
no longer be retained without sacrific
ing a part of the protective system.
AS no temperance advocate claims
that national taxation is the only true
and effective, or even that it is the
best, method of promoting the cause,
it is absurd to make all this hue and
cry about the republican party declar-
ing for free whiskey. The platform
of the republican party is more than
thirty states, and the legislation, re-
strictive and prohibitive, it has secur
ed, are standing proof of it's policy re-
speeding free whiskey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-19
Presentation of Account.

MARTHA 81. GOSS'S ESTATE.
CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St JohnsburY, in said District, the 9th day of
July, A. d. 1888.
George Ide, Executor of the last Will and Tesla
ment, of Martha 81. GOss, late of Lyndon,
deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and make applA-
ton for decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of sal deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred to a
session thereof to be held at the Probate Office,
in said st. JOhnsbury, on the 18th day of July.
A ID. 1888 for hearing and decision thereon and it
is further ordered that notice hereof be given all
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the CaledOnian. a
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury, previous
to said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and show cause
if any they may have why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
By the Court Attest
59-61 WALTER 2. SMITH, Judge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-09-19
MEETING OF ABBEvILLE BAR.
L. d. Connor for Unexpired Term of
Clerk Of Court.


The members of the Abbevile Bar held o
meeting in Mr.. Benets office on Saturday
morning, 18th instant. w. H. Parker, ESQ.,,
was elected Chairman, and T. P. Cothran, Esq,
Secretary. There was O full attendance. The
meeting was called for the purpose OF urging
the Governor Immediately to appoint sue
cessor to the late NJ. g. Zeigler. Clerk Of Court,
| to fill his unexplred term. The next Court
begins on the second Monday In October. Ju-
ries to serve during the term have to be
drawn ut once. Other business OF importance
demands an Immediate appointment or
Clerk. The derangem ent OF the mails make
it necessary to comm unicate with the Cover.
nor by telegraph. After full discussion the
following resolutions were unanimously
WHEREAS by the lamented death Of NJ. 6.
Zeigler Esq, Clerk Of the Court OF Common
Pleas Of Abbevile county, the said office is
made vacant; and, whereas, IN view & OF Inc ne
Common Pleas and General Sessions will be.
gin on the second Monday OF October, just
three weeks hence, there Is hardly time LEFT
for the lawful drawing OF jurors to serve dur.
ing said term of Court; and, whereas, L; d.
Connor, ESQ.,, has for twelve years served as
Deputy Clerk in said office, and is eminently
fitted by experience and familiarity with the
business Of the Office 90 discharge the duties
thereof.
Therefore, be Il Resolved. That the members
of the Bar Of Abbeville respectfully request
his Excellency the Goyernor to appoint p.ds L; p;
fill the unexpired term Of the late M. g. Zeig-
Resolued, further, That the Governor be re-
spectfully urged to make said appointment
Resolved, further, That the Secretary tele-
graph the action Of this meeting to the Gov
ernor and request him to telegraph his ap-
pointment
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-09-19
The Bridges.

The County Commissioners have not been
idle since the freshet. Active preparations
have been and are being made for speedy
The bridge at Wardlaw's was not washed
away. It was damaged. The damage has
been repaired, and 1t is ready for public use.
The bridge across Calhonn's creek at war war
renton was 30 securely bolted together. that
1t went down the stream as o whole. 1t has
been put back In place.
The rebuilding of the bridge known as
Davis's bridge across Little River may be de
ferred for the present. and some s'oo saved IN
The little bridge on the branch, at Capt. 8
W. Cothran's on the road to Due West, mas
The ford at Rapley's shoals is used by per.
The Of the bridge at Cade's Mill may
be hastily supplied. We learn that Mr. Cade
low iSi bridge" e % ccross 5 the stream at the island
for 800. The old fashioned high bridges gen.
erelly cost, we believe, from $500 to $500 We
see no reason why the County Commissioners
"low Temporary bridges" and thus make
them permanent. A bridge that is built near
the water, is covered with the swollen stream
before the RATS come down, and so the low
bridges stand, while the high bridges are
washed away because Of the RATS which &C
cumulate. Ahigh bridge Is much more likely
to wash away. =,
The covered bridge at Calhoun's mills 1s all
right. The abutments have been repaired.
The bridge at Whites has been repaired.
If q low bridge, securely bolted down, was
put at Dendy bridge II seems to us that q
great saving could be made, and the travel
much less inconvenienced than under the
present arrangement. With bridge OF this
sort, the stream could be crossed as soon as
the water ran down, but at present the bridge
cannot be reached In high water, and when the
water is gone, the bridge is usually is gone, OF
seriously injured, The low bridge expert.
ment might be worth the cost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-09-19
A COMPLETE FREsHET.
Augusta Submerged from Limit to
Limit-..Every Street a Canal, and
Every Store Drenched.
Chronicle, Thursday, 18Th.

Yesterday morning there were little signs
Of q flood along middle and lower Broad.
The sewers boiled with muddy water in q few
places, but by noon 1t was plain that the busi.
ness and residence portions OF the town were
to share in the inundation. The current soon
crept along our wide avenues, and at s o'clock
There was one little island in Fountain
square in which horses, vehicles and fire ap-
paratus were huddled. At night the tide lap
ped over this holding, and when 1t crept
through the iron railing Of the Memorial
monument the overflow was complete, and
for first time since lS40 Augusta was entirely
submerged. The river which had planted
this alluvial foundation and stood sponsor for
q growing town, had rebaptized her comely
progency and held her one moment, trem-
bling and Quivering.
1t was an anti-Harrison freshet-a genuine
Exposition boom. The store doors reluctant.
ly gave way, and the same tide which lashed
through Diamond Row, swirled along the
counters OF Board street and licked the show
windows.
1t was an impartial, and entirely democratic
freshet. Last night was O dark and dismal
vigil. The lamp posts were non-committal
and the electric light plants were unds r
stream. There was nothing to break the
monotony but the rush OF the current as II
poured its swift torrents through the streets
and scurried to the swamps and commons,
through the palings and over the flower
gardens.
Since the flood of 1910 Augusta has not seen
such sight.
The Chronicle published the record up to $3.50