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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
THE VERMONT SHARPSHOOTERS

There were but two regiments of
United States sharpshooters in the
Union army. To these regiments
Vermont furnished commanding Off
GERS, in the persons of Lieut-Col w.
y. w. Ripley of the 1st regiment and
Col. Homer r. Stoughton of the I'd
regiment, and no less than go supe-
riOr markSman-a number much be-
You'd its proportion in respect to
population. The three Vermont COM
panies took part in almost every
great battle fought by the army of
the Potomac and rendered most eff
cient service. They distinguished
themselves at Gettysburg. The Rut-
land Herald prints letter from Col
StOughtOn, who is now manager of
the Shelby iron works in Alabama,
in which he says he was standing by
Gen. Stannard at Gettysburg when
the general was wounded and that
STANDARDS staff officers will remem-
Der Eli A. Willard of Co. E, who went
by the name of Bulls Eye" He
was trying to locate a rebel sharp
shooter but could not, and coming to
Gen. Stannard. he said: General, if
you'll lend me your glass guess I'll
ind that feller." The general did so,
and shortly Willard came back, say
ing: I've found him." pointed to a
tree near a shed over the Emmetsbure
road. He then went in front of tree
near a large boulder, aimed and fired,
and the troublesome Teller caused
no further trouble
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
CLEVELAND AND HARRISON.

A Washington letter says a very
pleasant correspondence has been
carried on between the present and
the coming occupants of the White
House. Some of Mr. Harrison's let
tiers have been in the nature of in
quiries regarding the daily routine of
the office. together with many other
things which Gen. Harrison would
naturally desire to be informed upon.
Mrs. Harrison has also been in week
" correspondence with reference to
many household affairs 1t is said
by those who seem TO speak from
knowledge of the past changes of
White House occupants that more
friendly relationship with the outgo-
ing and incoming families never ex-
listed. The two secretaries, though
they never met personally except for
a few minutes at the Hoosier capital
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
GEN. GORDON,s TRAGIC END.

The news from Suakin regarding
the manner in which Gen. Gordon
met his death has about it an air of
authenticity. 1t was brought to
Suakin by an eyewitness, a Greek
named Georgia, who had just arriv-
ed from khartoum, and was
in khartoum when it was captured
and sacked by the Mahdi.
The account is minute and suffi-
GENTLY circumstantial. The Nile had
receded and given the enemy an OPP
portunity If at this juncture the
British troops had arrived, we are
told, KhartOum would not have
fallen. AS it was, Gordon was help
less. The Mahdi took a cruel re-
venge. at was a terrible night,
says Georgia. Il shall remember it
to my dying day. The air echoed
with horrible shrieks, yells, lamenta
tions and wailings; and it smelt of
blood"
Gordon, when the troops of the
Mahdi approached, was sitting on
balcony, facing the river, smoking
cigarette With him were Georgia
and the Greek consul. At the foot
Oh Inc STAIRS iedulllS 10 the balcony
were five hundred dervishes, who had
been sent to take Gordon alive
"GOrdon Pashal Gordon Pasha -
was the cry. His friends advised
Gordon to fy. But he refused. Hav
ing donned his full uniform and
sword, he advanced and asked the
question, Whom seek YEP" Cor
don Pasha," they cried. Come up
said Gordon. Several supe-
rior Mahdist officers came forward,
the dervishes making way for them.
Il am he" added Gordon, and hand
ed them his sword. Snatching the
sword, one of the officers struck Cor
don cowardly blow. He fell, and
as he rolled down the stairs another
of the officers speared him on the left
side. Thus persisted Gordon" says
Georgia; Il was there a spectator to
the CHASTITY deed" Gordon's tomb
is said to be venerated even by the |
Mahdists as a saint If the spot is
known the body may yet be brought |
home to England to find a resting
place in the grand old abbey New
York Mail and Express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
THE COMING STATES.

-Four new states added to the Union
will make forty-two stars on the old
flags field of blue. The new states
will be north and south Dakota,
Montana and Washington. Dakota
has an area of 90, 100000 acres, and
is only exceeded in territorial area
by California and Texas. It's enor-
nous area has suggested division
and the erection of two states Near
ly all Dakotians now favor this plan,
which would give North Dakota
$50 900 population and South Da-
kota 100000. Nearly one-fourth
the area is in Indian reservations
Three million acres are set aside for
the support of public schools, while
2O,OOO,OOO remain open to settle
ment. The territory has $500 miles
of railroad The Black Hills produce
all the gold and silver mined in the
territory. The entire output since
the opening of these mines has been
$33 ,OOO,O 900. The last wheat crop
is estimated at 10000, 900 bushels,
being One-Seventh of the entire wheat
crop of the country. The elements
of population are Americans, Ger
mans, Swedes, Norwegians, Russians,
Dutch, etc
Montana, when admitted to the
Union, will be the fourth state in
area. Its territory covers 143 900
square miles, only 1000 less than
Dakota. Its present population is
put at 100000. They are gathered
from every quarter of the world and
represent nearly every race. Mining
and stock raising are the great in
dustries. In the output of its mines
Montana leads the country. The
output of gold, silver, copper and
lead for 1887 was valued at 500
600, 900. Prior to 1857 the stock
raising industry was flourishing.
Owing to excessive cold and deep
snow the loss in this respect was es-
timated at $25, 100000. During
1887, 626 miles of new railroad were
constructed. Helena is the capital
with population of 5000
Washington Territory has an area
of 60 600 square miles, and is rich in
every element of a great state. 1t
has a coast line of 800 miles Its
mountains are the highest in the
country and will yet attract thou
sands to see their unrivalled grand
eur and beauty. Its rivers are nu-
merous and navigable, while its re-
sources in iron, coal, timber and ag-
riculture are destined to make it one
of the richest states of the Union
The territory has over 1000 miles of
railroad. The climate is superb, and
Puget sound affords commercial ia
cilities that are invaluable Seattle,
on the sound, has population of
90, 900; Tacoma, named after the
peerless peak of the Cascades, 49,
600; Spokane Falls, 10000; Walla
Walla, 5000; Olympia, the capital,
OOOO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31

Swimming in the Nile,
Appeared, quite unexpectedly,
hungry crocodile,
Who, with that chill poIiteneSS,
That makes the warm blood freeze,
Remarked: III take some dark meat
Without dressing, if you pleaseI'
Young mother-HOrrorS, lane, the
baby is trying to swallow a pin.
Nurse-It's all right, mum, it's a
safety-pin.- Philadelphia Record.
Il say, Mr. Butcher, you ought to
be the owner of cheap illustrated
paper" why SOP" Because you
give such Internally poor cuts-[ Bos-
ton Gazette.
The most fashionable way to date
your letters now is to write 1883,
scratch out the last s and substitute
9 in its place. Everybody does it
[Harper's Bazaar.
Poor little boy" she said sympa-
thetically to the one armed urchin,
did you lose your little arm ?"
Nom" he replied, tearfully, Ipick-
ed it up after the smashup, and dad,
he buried it"
Il wish it would stop raining re-
marked a st. Petersburg man the
other day, after a weeks storm, and
a detective promptly arrested him for
referring to the car as it. y Har-
per's Bazaar.
Johnny Dumpsy-Ma, what makes
you cry, too? Mrs Dumpsy Be
cause it always pains me to have to
chastise my darling johnny (sympa-
thetically)-Well, ma, why don't you
wear a thick, soft glove Burling-
ton Free Press.
Absent-minded man Tin a bob-tail
car)-Conductor, | think l dropped a
five-dollar gold piece in the box, in
stead of a nickel. Street car driver
Well, sit down in the corner and ride
it out. I'm very busy just now, and
can't be bothered Puck.
Editor:-"That little item of yours
yesterday reminded me strongly of
some of Shakspeare's work" Funny
Man (blushing)-"Ah, thank you
1t is kind of you to say so. In what
respect, may l enquire? ?" Editor
(coldly) In age, principally. -
L w loii L oSl
Practically Unanimous-At the be-
ginning of our late war the secession
of one of the states was being dis
cussed in little company one even
ing. "How do the ladies feel about
it ~ asked one gentleman of another.
"Oh," replied the person addressed,
the ladies are for union to a mani !"
i HarDer'S MAGAZINE for February
Proprietor Patent Medicine Tin a
hospital-"My poor friend, | hear
you met with a terrible accident on
the railroad, near Smiths crossing"
Patient-"Yes; was thrown so feet
and given up for dead" $50 heard
and when you regained consciousness
You were gazing on the big rock
which contains an advertisement of
my Stomach Bitters" YES, sir"
':Well, you have been snatched from
the jaws of death, and l have called
for testimonial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31

a year ago last fall, have exchanged
letters, Col. Lamont having written
at some length to his successor, Mr.
Halford, upon the subject of the mi
nor details of the office These cour-
tesies are most creditable to Mr.. and
Mrs Cleveland
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
A PLEA FOR BALLOT REFORM.

Gov. Gray in his message to the
Indiana legislature, says: You can
render the state no more exalted ser
vice than to frame and enact such
laws as will, as far as legislation can
accomplish it, prevent the use OF
money and preserve the secrecy OF the
ballot, secure pure elections, punish
by severest penalties all who may be
guilty of committing fraud upon the
ballot box, of bribing, or of attempt
ing to bride, any elector, or corrupt
ing in any manner the sufirages OF
the people. The ballot should be
printed by the state and procured by
the voter only at polling places, un-
der such restrictions as will give every
voter an opportunity to select and
vote the ticket of his choice without
interference by others, COngregat-
ing and electioneering about polling
places should be strictly prohibited.
The law should be so framed as to
exclude all surveillance over the voter
while casting his ballot and | would
recommend that election precincts
contain not over 200 voters. | feel
that | cannot too strongly urge up
on you the Importance of giving this
matter your earnest and early con-
sidera ton"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31

The mills of Fall River made cloth
enough last year to wrap a bandage
20-feet wide around the earth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
Make Hens Law.

1t is n well-known fact that most of the
Horse and Cattle powder sold in this
try is worthless; that Sheridan's Condition
Powder is absolutely pure and very vaIua-
BILE Nothing earth will make your hens
lay like Shcridan's Condition Powder. Dose,
one teaspoOnful to each pint of food. Sold
everywhere, or sent by mail for % cents in
stamps. We furnish it in pa Id. cans. price
81 90 BY mail, 81 20. Six cans $500,
press paid. Very valuable circulars free.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
LADIES USE PEERLESS DYES

DO YOUR OWN DYEING. AT HOME
They will dye everything. They sold
everywhere. Price Zoe package. They
have equal for Strength Brightness.
Amount in Packages, for Fastncss of Col
or. or non-fading Qualities. They do not
crock nor smut; 40 Co1orS. For sale by
o. b. Cutting, West Concord, VT. t2omarS9
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
Photographs Taken
In all Styles.

Photographs enlarged Crayon India Ink
and Water Color engagements speciality.
Work second T'asteIIes, Easels.
Cabinet Frames. etc. Picture Frames made
to order DICK GERMAN * COOPER.
Main Street, Opposite Atheneum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
THE FIRST CHINESE RAILROAD.

THE FIRST CHINESE RAILROAD.
The railroad extending seven miles
out of Shanghai which the excited
Mandarins tore up and pitched into
the sea a few years ago, was little
more than a toy concern with an
equipment almost as grotesque as
the coaches on our first railroad
would now look tOus The first real
railroad in China is the line recently
opened between Tientsin, Taku, and
Tong-shan, connecting the coal fields
west of the Gulf of Pe-tski-li with
Tientsin, the seaport of Pekin. 1t is
only eighty-seven miles long, but it
may prove the entering wedge that
will revolutionize Chinas slow meth
DDS of transportation.
This road has been built with Chi
nese capital by English engineers,
and it has been pronounced first-class
inits constructiOn and appointments.
There are fifty splendid bridges along
the line, the longest spanning a river
that is 600 feet wide. The rolling
stock includes two luxurious saloon
and sleeping coaches for distinguished
passengers and eighteen ordinary
passenger coaches. The frst-class
fare is only $50 for the 81 miles,
and the road is already doing a rush
ing business. Its commercial success
is said to be already assured, and one
of its most enthusiastic friends is the
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang, who ten
weeks ago was whiZZed over the line
at the rate of 80 or 40 miles an hour.
No wonder the Chinese are dumb
with astonishment as they find their
goods or themselves delivered from
one end of the route to the other in
four hours, a journey that, with their
clumsy methods of locomotion, re-
quired as many days a few months
ago. The imperial edict has gone
forth that the new enterprise ma.
buy the right of way even thrOug::
the gravevards, those terrible stumb-
ling blocks heretofore in the way OF
Chinese railroad building; and as
new sections are added to the line
both north and south of its present
terminal points the great innovation
can hardly fail to undermine the I'M
notions that have kept
China SO far behind the times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
LEGAL BLANKS.

More than 80 different forms of Deeds.
Writs, Notes, etc, constantly on hand. All
Deeds are now printed on linen paper.
At Californian Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
STEERING.

The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds
Of Upholstering Work. Furniture Repairing.
laying carpets. hanging window Shades.
picking over hair Mattresses and general
Furniture Repairs " X. SWITSER-
Opposite Presbyterian church. Eastern Ave
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WANTED.

Energetic men in every town to sell the hes.
subscription book in America. Highest com
missions paid. Address TICKNOR e. co
211 fremont St, Boston, Mass Toe
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
ALLEGED HUlTOR.

Unto little niger,
swimming in the Nile,
Appeared, quite unexpectedly,
A hungry crocodile,
Who. with that chill poIiteness,
That makes the warm blood freeze,
Remarked: III take some dark meat
Without dressing, if You pleased
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-31
Choice investments on Gable and
Rapid Transit Lines.

CHAS. ii. SAGE * Co. Real Estate & Loans.
Room IL, 1916 Arapahoe St. Denver. Col
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION
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Nat Bank, St. Johnsbury. Vt
Col j. J. Estey. Organ Mani. Brattleboro, Vt
X. c. Morse. Esq, 80 e 18th St, n. Y. CITY
X. X. McBurney. Esq. 40 +. 23d St N Y CITY
And others throughout the u. $. and Canada
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26

Bargains iu Waps-L. S food
no Longer in uoub,-MaX Klein.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26
Transfers Of Real Estate.

The following transfers Of real estate
we're LEFT for record at Clerk Hooks Office
yesterday:
Deed made September %, 1889, by Alex
Edwards and Emma Edwards 10 Eiiz4beth
Huff, for Is 100 acres Of land IN Rich
land district. Consideration, 1922 so
Deed made October 10, 1892, by Caroline
NJ Wilson, of New York, 10 f J. Hearne,
for lot No. 9, in square No. j.. lots Nos. !
and , in square No. p, and lot No. 3 IN
square No. %, in the Joseph Caldwell adj
dition. Consideration, So 700.
Deed made October II, lSS9. by Sarah
A. Cooper to A. G. Hadlich, for piece Of
ground on Eighth street. Consideration,
81 300.
Deed made October %, 1889. by John
T. Gilchrist aud wife, to Harry Gruber,
for a piece of ground on the west side OF
North Huron street, Island. Considera-
tion, $50
DEED made October %, 1889, by John
p. Glchrisi and wife, to Frederick Gruber,
for piece OF ground on thu we7t side q
Nor,h Huron street. Island. Considera'
tiou, $3.50
Desd made October II, 1889. h7 ThomaF
W. Pierce, ofSi Louis, TO F. J HeNrne, fol
lots Nos 4 and 7, in square NJ. y, on The
pls. laid out by D. Lamb and II. NJ. Ros-
sell, special commissioners. Considera-
tiop, 81 400.
Deed made October II, 1889, by Eiiza
Barr. to G.. Hsdlich. for n piece of ground
on the north side of Eighth street Consid.
Grafton, 81 900.
Deed made October 10, 1859, by A. B
Cald we'll and wife, to Charles Bickmeyer,
fof ,he north halt of lot No. 3, in square
No. II, on the west side Of Jacob street, IT
the Caldwell addition. Consideration,
$500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26
THE INTEREST INCREASING

In the Rem Hogan Meetings-sunday's
Meetings.
Ben Hogan talked to another very large
audience at the Opera House last evening.
The first half an hour he occupied by Civ
ing some very fae stereopticau views Of
the National Park and the Yosemite Valley,
which he also Interestingly described.
Mr. Sawyer spoke for short time and
Mr.. Hogan closed the meeting IN bis usual
enthusiastic and forcible manner. A few
psofle decided for Goa and number held
up their hands for prayer.
Mr.. Hogan will speak at the Opera
House Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
and all are invited. Sunday evening at
1870 o'clock be wants all the non-chnrch
going people to attend his meeting Next
week he will have the Bicycle Club hall in
shape and will commence holding meetings
tbere Monday evening.
Mr.. Sawyer will speak at the Y. NJ. @.
A. this evening, and those who 20 may be
sure of being interested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26
INA SMALL WAY.
The News OF the Day Polntediy Para
grsphed for Hasty Readers.

kEdLNIEk TELEPHONES.
4O5 Counting Room.
400 Local and Editorial Rooms
OrgEA HOUSE, to-uight-Roiand Reed i'm "rhe
Woman Halter.
GRANr OPERA HOUSE Chi, afternoon aud even
ing-The kinehart sisters Opera Company
Two deeds Of trust we're admitted to
record Al Clerk Hooks office yesterday.
The river marks oa the landing last
evening indicated 3 feet 8 inches and fall
ling
THERE was but one case in Police Court
yesterday morning The offender was
Jacob Moore, charged with disorder, aud
he got Thirty days.
THERE was q racket in North Wheeling,
last evening, among some Of the tunnel
workmeu, and Officer Jack Desmond land
"a three OF them 10 the North Wheeling
lookup.
COMMENCING on Monday next the usual
change of time will 20 into operation on
the Wheeling and Elm Grove motor line.
The corrected schedule Will be found IN
the advertising columns.
A VERY enjoyable he bean bake WAS
beld at G.. A. K Hall last evening for the
hent fla Of Sheridan Post Quite large
number of old soldiers and citizens were
present aud all spent a pleasant evening
OFFICER DONOVAN shot a horse. ye-ter-
day. which had been turned out IN an
alley, in the Second ward, by its owner, tC
| die. The animal had land about for two
or three days without food, and was suffer
ing greatly.
RoBEET WOoDs, an employ Of Sweeney
I q Sons foundry, while assisting about +
crane. yesterday, had a heavy piece Of iron
| fsll upou bis right foot, crushing 1t quite
severely A physician WAS called who
dressed the wound
THE gentlemen having membership II
che Builders Exchange held q large meet
ing A. the room Of The Chamber Of Com
me.ca last evening The proceeding
were supplemented by a midnight ban
T Quet "a; Van kruren's
MEDIA HASTINGS went before JustcI
DAVIS. last evening, and swOre out two
warrants against Cynthia Miller, charg'nl
her with keeping house OF ill-iame and
selling beer without license, and also
warrant for Ella Muller, charging her will
/ Keeping house OF ill fame The mat'eu
wifi De settled to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26
His Trunk in Hoe.

A couple Of days ago, the REGISTER con-
tanned an item about a shooting ARRAY oc-
curing at the house OF K. Norris, in the
Second ward. The trouble wss between
william Smith ard Robert Hadson, both
colOred, and during the racket Hudson,
who had been drinking, went 10 a trunk,
procured a revolver, snd fired at Smith
The bullet narrowly MISSED its mark, bat
the fash of the pistol burned Smith in the
band. The latter went before Justice
Davis aud swCTe out three wsr-
rants against Hu isOn, ore charging
him with proisue language, assault, and
a weapon. There was nothing to
sustain the latter charge, as the pistol WAS
taken from the trunk, but Hudson was
fined on the two other charge. He was
allowed to leave the tffics of the Justice to
procure money to pay his fine, but forgot
to come back, skipping ont for MARITIME
Ferry. Justice Davis accordingly issued
su execution in the nsme of the State
against the fugitive ard levied on and took
possession of his trunk. Yesterday Hud-
son was figuring around TO get his, property,
withou. paying up the fines and cos;s, but
did not succeed in finding way out OF it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-26
Wheeling InstaIment Co.

To i've AM l,. i've we are determined
Aud 30 live comfortably We nave pli
within your reach everything necessary io
make home comfortable. -- Bot that Del
not all. -- We Offer you credit adganiag'
that you cannot procure elsewhere ltl2 '"
north Of goods for 81 90 dow
80 cents per week, OF 81 90 per mon'N
" {22.tO worth If goods for 8 tn
and 5 On per week, or 81 90 p-r
49, Remember, you can pay
you-W Weekly. Semi Month Month
Isl. and our goods ~ S.rictlt la.p ince-.
Then why deny yourself OBJ anf'h.s
in house furnishing z ODDS of aaY f.-cI'
ton when we offer you suct lh-'ai iriiO
Why do without Furniture trl
- Ol-ClOihs - Stoves - Iiaf"r- Dr.
coal or gas Comforts B.aatc.s hrl
White or GREY and Bedding of ni k.n"-
- Lamps -- Ciock- -- j cn'f-
Decorated or Plain Chna Ten ani io.0.
Sets, &c, &c, or any other article tO'
may stand IN need of when you can if
cure il from ~ Tor "a small ca-f outlay aal
on eaey weekly or monthly plym'ntt-
Consider this vel - Ask Y.urfN i.'
the question why 90 H.ironf i'o.'
goods YOU sTs sctusiy in need OIL
when the Wheeliug lnH,a'mnt 60, Il.'
Market Street, pui ;hem wi'nin your f''.
on easy psymrnis2-Why DO "ii.a''
them when You can have lhe 0sc Of ih'n
while paying for them2 Why wa'' "
pay cssh when son con huy ihtm on ..
stslmenta for les4 money than cs-h hon-'.
= ak Remember Chi. 's The Wher
Insialment Gov make speciality
the lnstalment business There PEI uu.'
ing you want necessary 90 furnish 'on
home from cellar TO attic that We haven
got-There is no business aCconmof'
tion that you may want that We sill nol
r,oef chaerfullv rive