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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01

Guiding Gail Hamilton. Last week
we read of a beautiful Tennessee
woman under sentence of death in
Corea for preaching the gospel OF
sands of hearts for the modern mar
tyr, while thousands more waited
day and then read the denial of the
story. Most of these terrible tales
come from China or Africa, and their
improbability increases with their
distance. About this time look out
for rumors of Stanley's death, or the
finding of that prince of lecturers and
hum orists, Thomas Stevens
In July and August the society re-
porters are given full sway, and the
more they write the more silly their
paper becomes The Sunday papers
are merely printed hotel registers,
sandwiched between ads of Ayers
sarsaparilla and Beecher's recon-
mendation of Pears soap. An arri-
val at the beach or mountains, If
only for one meal, never escapes these
cormorants of the press, and adds
one to long list of names. In these
columns, too, one learns the name of
the handsOmest f1irt, the reigning
belle and the wealthiest heiress. If
Baron Hoffenheimer bathes twice in
one day, or Madame Recamier drops
a stitch in her side, it is autographed
to the city papers and is given a
"sub-head" in its proper place the
following Sunday. One paper in
New York prints an edition of $780,
600 papers every Sunday of 32pages
each, devoted to such news(?) as we
have described. And nobody COM
plains, for everybody knows it is the
newspaper silly season
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
VERMONT LOTTERIES.

The Vermont Chronicle has Wig
orous editorial on the evils of lot
teries, especially under the guise of
fairs" shows" etc, but makes no
mention of the lottery just held in the
same town where the Chronicle is
published. The West Randolph Her
aid has a ringing editorial on the
lotteries just held at st. Adams and
Montpelier, and an article from the
Newport Express appears elsewhere.
After citing the demOralizing effects
of the lottery in Louisiana and the
prize fight in Mississippi the West
Randolph paper says:
If is right for these organizations
to openly violate the laws of the
state and run lotteries, why not let
every one do the same? Massachu-
sets has prosecuted a post that
brought shame on the noble order of
the G. A r. and on the common
wealth by running a lottery like
these two mentioned. How long will
Vermont see herself disgraced? That
these lotteries were run for charita-
bic objects does not alter the shame
full character of the matter. The
state forbids the sale or advertising
of the Louisiana lottery yet permits
the open sale of tickets for the adver-
Using and drawing of lotteries here.
Let us boast no more of our superior
ity in morals over Mississippi or
Louisiana. Verify, Vermont is very
much like the Pharisee of Christ's
time, and Mississippi the poor Pub
Hcan
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
FREIGHT RATES.

There is some complaint that
freight rates are not equalized. This
is illustrated by the tariff on coal
from Burlington to st. Johnsbury at
81 90 a ton, while to Wells River, a
point of about the same distance, the
tariff is 81 .45. The freight rate on
grain is not over one-half as much as
on coal. This extra charge on coal
comes out of the consumers. If TO-
900 tons are shipped yearly to this
point, as estimated, the excess of
rates over those charged to Wells
River amounts to $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The Y M c. A. building at New
York was damaged by fire Sunday
night to the amount of $4,000.
Two hundred people in Wilson
county, Tenn, have banded together
for the purpose of driving Mormon
elders and converts from that county.
A cyclone in Hungary, Transylva-
mia and Bukovina, Sunday, swept
over several thousand square miles
of territory. Hundreds of persons
were killed, the crops were destroyed
and enormous damage was done to
houses and churches.
The Yellow river has again burst
its banks in Shantung, China, inun-
dating an immense extent of country.
There are II feet of water through
out 10 governmental districts. The
loss of life and property is incalcula-
BILE. The government authorities at
Pekin are diSmayed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
THE BRATTLEBORo POST OFFICE.

1t looks as though civil service re-
form was to have Il test here in Yer
mont in the matter of the BrattlebO-
70 post office The case is briefly
this: Capt. Childs, the present in
cumbent, is a democrat, whose adj
ministration of the office has been SO
near faultless that 100 of the 400
patrons of the office, without regard
to politics, have petitioned for his re-
appointment. Even the Phoenix, a
pretty stiff though very consistent
republican paper of the town, urges
his disappointment for the simple
though sufficient reason that Capt.
Childs' management of the office has
been a model one. Yet the impression
is growing that this model public
servant will have to go to make
room for-not better man, but one
of different political faith. ItwOuld
seem to anyone but a partisan that
the 100 patrons of the post Office
would know fully as well what they
wanted as would the delegation in
Congress, not one of whom lives any
where near Brattleboro.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
DON'T Get RewfIdered.

Rum men, license men, and their
busy and mischievous journals, just
now are perfectly intoxicated with
the seasons action of several states
upon the subject of constitutional
prohibition. When these befuddled
conspirators against sobriety and
society recover their heads, they will
make the discovery that the action
was largely due to patient preference
for legislative prohibition instead of
judgment against the principle it
self. Truth is never defeated, but
only delayed to get on the right
track, and this bewildered trio will
ultimately sober off and wake up in
season ito hear something drop"
I'D E. Nicholson in Rutland Tele-
gram.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
VERMONT NEWS.

Burlington wants new union
depot.
The Bennington wooden mills will
start up Aug. IS.
Derby people have raised $1,000
toward a $4,000 endowment to
start an academy in their town.
Hon A N Swain of Bellows Falls
has presented the public library with
complete file of the Times from
1856 to 1883, inclusive
The two-year-old daughter OF
Charles Silver, Calais farmer, is re-
ported to have slept for more than
100 consecutive hours. The case
puzzles physicians.
Thestore of E. w. Olds at Norwich,
in which the post office is located,
was entered Friday night by burg
lars. A considerable quantity of
clothing, boots and shoes and about
$15 in money and stamps were stol-
en-. There is no clue to the burglars.
The guns just received for the Full
Ter battery at Brattleboro give great
satisfaction. There are four of them
steel breech-loading rifles, with a
% 2-1O inch bore, and will carry a
projectile six miles. Col. Fuller is
very proud of them Their cost was
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Rev Walter r. Davenport, pastor
of the Methodist church at Water
bury went to the poor farm Friday
with Mrs. Gov. Dillingham;, and
while there a large dog fastened up
on his hand and would not let go I'M
til taken off, making a savage wound
The dog was killed. He probably
was not mad.
The village of Barton recently vot-
ed to erect a thorough system of wa
ter works, and will issue bonds to
pay all of the expenses. Water will
be taken from one Of the brook feed
ers of the Barton river by the gravity
system, or pump will be put in at
the outlet of Crystal lake to give
hydrant pressure.
Joseph Alain of Montpelier, one of
the oldest printers in Vermont, died
suddenly while eating his dinner on
July "a, it is supposed of heart dis
ease. He came there from Canada
about so years ago and was a COM
position in the Waterman Office until
six years or so ago. He leaves wife
and daughter His age was proba-
bly, about 90.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
ADMIT 1.-THE ANGELUs" FREE.

lanes F. Sutton of the American
art association, the purchaser OF
THE Angelus," has arrived in New
York and says he will bring the ia
nous picture over in bond, if neces-
sary, to exhibit it and then carry it
back to France again i'll the fall.
The duty of 80 per cent adds an ex-
pense of $34, S39 to his first price and
the duty is so steep that he hardly
feels able to pay it. He has suggest
ed that Congress pass it through the
custom house free and the suggestion
seems feasible. AS the picture is only
221a by 251a inches it would cost,
including the duty, $500 a square
inch delivered in New York. Why
not admit it free?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01

Charles Fetch of San Francisco is
visiting his father, G. w. Fetch. He
has been West II years, selling milk
in the city.
Rev. E. D. Mason and wife of Win
ter Hill, Mass, are expected here
next week to visit his mother, Mrs
E. d. Mason.
James E. Steele ofSomerville, Mass,
is visiting his grandfather, Judge
Parks. James is IA years old and
#, q in. in height. His brother
Will, is Gift Tin.
Charles P. Bond, wife and three
children and maid, of Waltham,
Mass, are boarding with Mrs L. G.
Harvey for few weeks. Mr. Bond
is financial manager of the Boston
Traveller.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
PASSUMPSIC.

Mrs. O. G. Harvey has six summer
boarders.
N. H. Gilman lost seven sheep last
week, killed by dogs.
The railroad company are painting
the bridge just below this village.
]. F. Annis is working for the
Brown Lumber company, Whitefeld.
Mrs. ] A. Dexter has returned from
short visit to her parents in Troy.
Mrs. E. E. Woods and daughter,
Josie, are visiting friends in Spring
field
Miss Annie Wveth of Cambridge
port, Mass, is visiting her cousin,
Kate L. Harvey.
Homer Brewster, won the open
race at Manchester last Friday with
Rocket time, 2.2S.
Miss Ida Mullen has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Baker, in Concord
for the past two weeks.
John Q. Mason had a horse drop
dead one day this week while return
ing from ST. Johnsbury.
re. Morse is building an addition
to R. B. Gammell's store at E. Bar
net, to contain the P. o.
Rev J. T. Buzzell and family are
spending their vacation at Troy
with Mr.. BuZzell's father
Mrs H. A. Beerworth has been
quite sick for few days, but at pres
ent writing is reported some better
Miss Nellie A. Thompson, of Ian
caster, is spending the summer with
her grandfather, Simon Arlington
The base ball club is reorganized,
and would like to arrange dates with
clubs in Barnet, McIndoes and ST.
Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
THE TOWNS AROUND.
EAST BURKE.

Charles Burton is here from the
West visiting his father, Rev. DIR. H.
n. Burton.
Rev. c. P. Taplin of Lyndon preach
ed in the Congregational church Sab
bath afternoon.
Rev l. E. Smith of New York, and
family are expected here this week to
remain through the hot weather.
Mrs Mary (Williams) Burnham OF
Lake Village, N. H., is visiting her
adopted parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel B. Gibson
G. v Frasier is putting on a bal
cony to the upper tenement of the
post office. Napoleon Harvey is do
ing the work.
There are several nice books miss
ing from the village library. Let
every one look over their own and
see if they cannot be found and re-
turned
Mrs. ]. E. Farrow has received
news of the serious illness of another
brother and the family are preparing
to sail for England the first of Sept
where Mrs F. and children will re-
main through the winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
THE NE WSPAPER SILLY SEASON.

Readers of the metropolitan press
do not need to be told that this is
the newspaper silly seasonal time
when news is scarce and sensations
scarcer The sweet girl graduate So
have recited their essays; the Har-
vard-Yale boat raceis over; Sullivan,
the Boston bully, is quiet in his
drunkenness, and during the vaca-
tions of the Massachusetts Judges
there is a lulI in the Andover case
What can our city contemporaries
do? They must make bricks without
straw. A few weeks ago we were
told that Blaine was going to resign.
This was promptly contradicted by
every member of Biaine's family, in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Presentation of Account.
LUCIUs c. DICKINSoN's ESTATE

L
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, SIS.
In Probate Court. held at the Probate Office
in St Johnsbury. in said district, on the oath
day of July, A D., 1889
Meliscent K. Dickinson. Administrative upon
the estate of Lucius C Dickinson late of
St. Johnsbury in said District, deceased,
presents his administration account for ex-
animation and allowance. and makes appli-
cation for decree of distribution and parti-
ton of the estate of said 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 St. Johnsbury, on the 18th
day of August, A. D. 1889, for hearing and de-
cision thereon And it is further ordered
that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
newspaper published at St Johnsbury, pre-
yious 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
1918 WALTER p SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01

THE Herald is essentially a news
paper; and in this respect and in en-
terprise and vigor it is recognized by
the Vermont press. - Rutland Daily
Herald, July 30
For proof of the above assertion it
is only necessary to say that in the
same issue with the above were nine
news items which appeared in the
Caledonian of July %, six days pre-
vious. The Herald's judgment in Sc
lection is ahead of its enterprise even.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
EA ST HA WICK.
A MQyiu6 Thunder Shower

Quite a severe thunder shower Wis
tied this place and vicinity Monday
afternoon, taking a portion of the
roof from the barns of d. n. Farrand,
r. L. French and c. J. Bell Mr.
Bells barn on the Whipple place was
moved about four feet from its foun-
dation. Five hundred sugar naples
were blown down at Mr.. Bells and
so trees at Mr. Farrands and the
road from Mr.. Bells to Grin Paine's
was so full of trees that it was i'm
passable. The section house of Mr..
Stewart was also stripped, fences
and shade trees blown down and
much damage was done to grain
fields that were in the path of the
storm.
George Chamberlin of Stannard is
at work in Hunt & Rabbits store
E. B. Fay has gone to Maiden,
Mass, to work in an insurance of
flee.
H. Miles left here Monday for
Peacham, where he will open a tin
shop.
DR.. Martin was called home to
Philadelphia last week by the illness
of his father
Mrs. ]. T. Williams fell from the
sidewalk last Monday evening while
returning home from the concert and
was quite badly injured.
Miss A. H. Kidder, a returned mis-
sionary from Japan, gave a very in
teresting and soul-stirring address on
mission work in Japan at a union
meeting in the Baptist church Sun
day evening. There was a well-flled
and appreciative house.
On the 18th of July Nathan Field
was thrown from hay-cart, one of
his horses becoming unmanageable,
and struck on his shoulder and neck
paralyzing the spine. 1t was very
narrow escape but he seems to be
slowly improving and it is hoped
that in time he will regain the use of
his limbs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

A trip to Europe is good thing,
and we envy all who can afford the
expense and time it takes. A good
glimpse of Venice can be had by visit
ing the Venetian exhibition at Paine's
Furniture Co., 4S Canal street, Bos-
ton, where some of the most curious
specimens of Venetian furniture are
offered for sale
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Gbe Californian.
81. J bloomsbury, Thur.day, Aug. 4, 1859

While the people of Southern Yer
mont are justly proud of the assured
success and the results of the Brattle-
boro sugar exchange, there is one
man in Northern Vermont whose su-
gar business this season was sixty
times as much as the Brattleboro
exchange. We refer to L. L. McClary
of Albany. This is a record of which
he NAV Justly be proud.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01

In these days of trusts, combines
and cut-downs in wages, it is refresh
ing to hear some of the ablest repub-
lican journals in the country calling
for free salt and free sugar, and to
hear Senator Blair of New Hamp-
shire declare for free iron and free
coal from the provinces to New Eng
land This is a gratifying sign of the
times. an omen of prosperity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Special Notices.
LOO Ladies Wanted.

free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine
the great root and herb remedy discovered
by DIR. Silas Lane while in the Rocky Noun
tains. For diseases of the blood, liver and
kidneys it is positive cure. For constipa-
ton and clearing up the complexion it does
wonders. Children like it Everyone praises
it Large size package, so cents. At all
druggists. feb IL 80
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
To the creditors of the late firm of d. H. &
T G. Beattie respectively:
Wanted Earnest Christian Men

And women to sell 1.-The Christians Lega-
cy." Agents write: THE Christians Legacy
is the fastest selling book have ever han
died. In little less than 80 hours work
have taken so orders, and made more money
in its sale than on any book have ever sold,
and have been a canvasserfor several years
/ enjoy showing it to people, it is such a
good. helpful book" Il have a record of
hours worked, in all a little weeks
work, containing o hours for a day, and
have SO orders" An opportunity for clergy
men, s. S teachers, students and Others.
Send for circulars. p. o. Box 525
If St Johnsbury, Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
500 Will Buy

A nice Village Dog Cart, a Russet Leather
Harness (both Collar and Breast P1ateD with
Fly Net, and various handy articles that go
with above rig. This is about 15d the list
price, and all in first rate order, very handy
and stylish for women children Also
gents riding saddle.
CHAS. S. HASTINGS, 4e Spring ST.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Forced TO Leave Home.

Over 60 people were forced to leave their
homes yesterday to call at their druggists
for a free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver
and kidneys out of order, if you are consti-
pated and have headache and unsightly
com plexion, don't fail to call on any druggist
today for free sample of this grand remedy
The ladies praise it. Everyone likes it. Large
size package so cents. feb II 80
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Choice investments on Gable and
Rapid Transit Lines.

SAGE & ROSS. Real Estate &, Loans.
Room IA, 1916 Arapahoe St., Denver, Col
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION
Col. Franklin Fairbanks, President Scale
Works, st. Johnsbury, VT.
VIM S. Streeter, formerly Cashier Merchants
Nat. Bank, st. Johnsbury, VT
Col. ]. ]. Estey. Organ Mani. Brattleboro, VT
r. c. Morse, Esq, 139 E. I Sth ST., N. Y. City.
r. r. McBurney, Esq, 40 E. 23d st. n. Y. City
And others throughout the U. S. and Canada.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Order of Notice for the Probate
COPY of Will.

LYDIA r. STEVENS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, s.
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said district,
on the 31st day of July, A. ID. 1889.
A duly authenticated copy of the last Will
and Testament of Lydia F. Stevens late of
Beverly in the County of Essex and State of
Massachusetts, deceased testate proved and
allowed in the State of Massachusetts afore-
said, being presented to the Court here by
Charles H. FarnSworth, the executor thereof,
that the said copy may be allowed, filed and
recorded in this Court agreeably to the
Statute in such cases made and provided.
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said Court to be holden at the Pro-
bate Office in st. Johnsbury. on the 9th day
of August, A ID. 1889, and show cause, If
any they may have against the filing and
recording of the said copy of the said last
Will and Testament for which purpose it is
further ordered, that a copy of the record of
this order be published three weeks success
sively in the Caledonan printed at st. Johns
bury, aforesaid, previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true Copy of Record, Attest,
14-16 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
New Advertisements.
A Good Business Chance.

The Machines, Tools and Stock of the late
VIM Williams of Peacham will be sold very
low. great opportunity for anyone who
carry the Timing business. Machines
in perfect order, some of them entirely new
ag 15l /. L. MCCLARY, Administrator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK

With a complete round of all the points of
interest in Americas Wonderland, and ample
time for thorough inspection of its many
marvels- Incidental visits to Niagara Falls
Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, the Dells of the
Wisconsin, St. Paul, Minneapo the Falls
of Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka, the famous
bad Lands of Dakota, etc.
In connection with this excursion there will
be added
TOUR ACROSS THE CONTINENT,
With return through California.
October 14-Second tour to the Pacific
Coast, via the Northern Pacific Railroad
October 14-Excursion direct to Southern
California.
During August and September-A series of
Trips to the Resorts of New England, Cana
da and the Middle States. 14-15
w. RAYMOND l. A. WHITCOMB.
EsT-Send for descriptive circulars designat-
ing whether Yellowstone National Park Tour
o California Excursions desired.
w. RAYMOND,
2e6 Washington ST. (opp. School ST. Boston
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
Houses and Lots in st. Johnsbury
Village
FOR SALE.

A rare chance for good bargains, for no
reason, except that l have found place
where / can get more butter to put my
bread and l going to take my family
with me.
1. A new two-story house and ell, all fin
ished in modern style and suitable for COM
Portable home, and situated in of the
most desirable locations in St Johnsbury, a
little north of the centre of Railroad street.
2. Also good building lot the same
street.
8. Two good lots on Bagley Avenue.
+. Two good lots C1ark's Avenue; one
has cellar wall laid ready to build on the
other is at the upper end of the street and
facing Main street.
5. Two lots off from C1ark's Avenue, in
the hollow, with a road leading to the same
street.
These lots and the house nearly in the
centre of the village and going to be sold
If the house is not sold very soon it will be
rented for one year, as 1 am going to move.
For particulars and terms address at
Hanover, N. H., or see me when am in St
Johnsbury.
loft w. ]. BRAY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-08-01
LYNDON INSTITUTE.
PeaCham Academy.
VERMONT ACADEMY.
One of the Best i'm New England.

Students in every college in New England.
A thorough preparation. First class facili-
ties in English. Buildings new, large and
attractive Laboratories Gymnasium, and
all facilities. Able teachers Terms moder-
ate. Fall term begins Tuesday, September
10th. Address VERMONT ACADEMY,
SAXTONS RIVER, VT. t sep