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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
SALE OF THE "ANGELUS.,

Millet's "Angelus'' was sold at
auction in Paris lately for $11O,6OO,
and was bought for the gallery of
the Louvre The fact that this ia
nous painting was to be sold at
tracted Americans across the sea,
and one of them bid $40, ZOO for the
picture, which was really much high
erthan the French offer, as the duty
on the picture, if brought to America,
would have imposed an additional
sum of $50, 900; so really the Ameri-
can bid for the "Angelus" was $143,-
600. This is one way protection"
works
The "Angelus'' has an interest to
Americans beyond its intrinsic
worth Some years ago when Rob-
ert Shaw of Boston was in Paris he
visited Millet's studio and gave an
order for the execution of this pic
ture, stating that he was to travel
upon the continent so many months
anu WOuiu call IOI anu CleilIIl Tic
work at a certain time. For some
reason Mr. Shaw was much longer
away than he said he should be-
Meanwhile the painting was COM
pleted and attracted wide admira-
ton. Finally the artist was offered
for it n much larger sum than the
price stipulated with Mr.. Shaw, and
as his American patron delayed his
coming, and thinking perhaps of the
old saying about bird In the hand,
Millet sold the ''Angelus'', and when
Mr.. Shaw finally came for the paint
ing it was gone Thus Boston and
New England failed of getting this
famous work of art, and now it can
only be seen in the Louvre.
Although the original is so far
away, this picture is reproduced in
steel, and many readers have seen it
to whom this little history may be
new The picture represents two
peasants, a woman and a man, in a
field at work. When the distant
cathedral bell calls to worship, they
cease their labor and assume the de-
vout attitude of prayer 1t is SIM
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
1T Won't Amount to Anything.

The ST. Johnsbury Caledonian sees
in the onslaught that is being made
on the prohibitory law in this state
by the advocates of license, desper-
ate effort by the whisky men to get
control of the next legislature. Very
likely. 1t is well enough, however,
not to lose sight of one very hopeful
feature of the case The license men
are showing their hands very early
in the day. Forewarned is forearm
ed. There is no question as to the
hold the prohibitory law has on the
people of this state. 1t is too firmly
established to be easily removed.
The true friends of temperance put
the law on the statute book, and
they will keep it there. They believe
with Gov Dillingham;, that "it is the
best law for Vermont, and fail to
see 'the least reason why there
would be less drinking under a license
law" This movement on the part
of the license advocates will simply
result in calling to the front the true
temperance sentiment of the state,
and prohibition will be strengthened
rather than weakened as a result
burlington Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
PERSONAL TRIBUTES TO A NOBLE
WOMAN.

Editor of Caledonian:-I notice
with pleasure your kind allusion to
Miss Brigham, president of Mt. Holy
oke college, whose untimely death has
plunged this city into deepest grief.
Those of us whose good fortune it
was to know her, believe that her
entire conservation, her large intelli-
gence, her queenly manners and her
universal sympathy combined to en-
title her to be considered as the leading
American woman of her time.
At the last meeting of the New
York and Brooklyn alumna associa-
ton, which, despite her efforts to the
contrary resolved itself into an ova-
ton to her, one of the association
said in reference to her new work :
81 rejoice to know that she who now
assumes the work is in full sympathy
with the spirit in which the founda-
lions were laid. know that she has
broad culture, a thorough knowledge
of the needs of the world, and above
all, that faith, that religious faith,
ven, tramples all things earthly be
meath its triumphant feet. AS she
turns her face toward the work l
know that no holiday awaits her.
would that the great ocean of life
might be always smooth for her, but
if now and then q wave rises white
and high, | am persuaded that like
Seneca's pilot she will say, % Nep-
tune, you may save me if you will;
you may sink me if you will; but
whatever happens, shall keep the
ruddcr true"
At her funeral, held in her quiet
New England home, despite the rain
and intense heat, great numbers as
sembled to pay her honor. Rev. c.
Cuthbert Hall of Brooklyn delivered
the eulogy. 1t was a polished, mag
nificent tribute, every word of which
was emphasized with personal grief
DIR. n. G. Clark of the American
Board spoke for Mt Holyoke college,
with deep feeling.
The death of no woman could af-
f1ict wider and a more refined circle.
Thousands of Brooklyn girls and of
girls from other parts of the Union
passed under her charge. Their pas
sage to noble wOmanhoOd was made
easier by her cOunsels and her exam
pie. Many of them came to Westbo-
70 and testified with tears and words
to their tender love. l saw one who
had travelled night and day after the
reception of the curt and cruel tele
gram, kneel and kiss her coffin-lid
repeatedly. From all over the coun-
try came stately palms and exquisite
flowers, sent in affectionate remem-
brance of the kindest friend, the best
beloved woman of our day.
Our leading Brooklyn paper said of
her: ION the threshold of a new ca
reer which was the beautiful evolu-
ton of consecrated labor here, Miss
Brigham has been called away in
manner as swift as tragic. Happily
to her it mattered not how, where,
when, how quickly or in what form
the summons came. Her benign life
was a constant readiness for transla-
ton. She ever lived as seeing Him
WHO'S Invisible, and was not disobe-
dent unto the heavenly vision. Sud
den death was in her case synonymous
with instant and everlasting glory.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11

The village of Barre has sold its
600 at 4 per cent, to Coffin & Stan
ton, New York city, for $75,S25.
Bonds to be dated July 1, 1889, due
July 1, 1909.
Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury, ex-presl-
dent of the Massachusetts, senate,
was married Tuesday at Newbury to
Mrs. Louisa F. Wheeler, the widow
of Professor Wheeler, classmate of
Mr.. Pillsbury at Harvard college.
The centennial of the settlement of
the town of Calais was observed
July 4. The historical address was
given by Charles H. Heath of Mont
pelier. H. r. Slayton of Manchester,
n. H, also gave an address.
People in the Black river valley are
uneasy over the condition of the
dams and reservoirs at the heads of
some of the narrow valleys on that
river. At Plymouth there is a dam
which is feared and which would do
much damage if it should burst.
The centennial celebration at
Craftsbury opened with all sorts of
attractions for the 5000 spectators.
Later in the day the historical adj
dress was given by Horace Graham
and orations by John c. Burke of
Newport and Craftsbury citizens.
The festivities closed with fine dis
play of fireworks
The Western Vermont agricultural
society have offered a purse of $1,000
for race open to all Vermont bred
stations, and stations owned and
kept in Vermont or Washington
county, N. Y, for stud purposes.
This race is for trotting horses and
will be mile heats, best three in five.
The trot will be held at Paramount
Park at their fair in September.
Brooks post, G. A. r., of Montpe-
lier, hold fair next week from Tues
day through Thursday. At the
camp fire Tuesday night Coils. Hook
er and Linnehan will speak and Mr..
Markham will sing army songs.
Wednesday evening the Apollo club
and Montpelier band give an enter
tainment and Thursday night there
will be grand distribution of cash
prizes and gifts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
MACINDOE'S FALLS.
Killed While Celebrating g.


Fred Blanchard was killed the
morning of the Fourth by a blast
from a rock. He was about 25 years
old and leaves a widow. 1t seems
that Blanchard, who lived with his
father-in-law, John Dunbar, went a
little way from the house on July 3
and drilled some holes in rocks for
the purpose of giving salute the
next morning. About four O'Clock
in the morning he was heard to leave
the house. Not returning to break
fast search was made and he was
found dead about ten rods from the
drilled holes in the rocks with bad
ly battered head and one hand blown
off. He had wandered about some
what, as was indicated by the track
of blood, and probably tainted and
died from loss of blood. 1t is sup
posed that the charge put into the
rock discharged prematurely, al
though the cause of death cannot GER
tainly be known. 1t is another life
sacrificed to very foolish and dan
gerous habit of celebrating the
Fourth of July. The victim was an
adopted son of Frank Blanchard. of
Peacham, the driver of the stage to
Barnet for SO many years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
THE TOWNS AROUND.
EAST BURKE.

Ezra Dickerman is studying with
DIR. H. ]. Lane.
George w. B. SMELLS mother is here
from Portland, Me.
Asa Bundy has sold his large bay
mare to parties in Lancaster
Mrs. ]. E. Farrow returned last
week from a two weeks visiting
tour.
DR.. H. ]. Lane is putting an addi
ton on his barn. Ezra Eggleston is
doing the work.
E. A. Darling of the Fifth Avenue
hotel, New York, is spending a few
days at Mountain View farm.
w B. Smith of Worcester, Mass,
left here Saturday with six good
horses that he bought in this vicini-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
A SEVERE BLOW AT NEW ENGLAND
INTERESTS.

The opinion of the solicitor of
treasury that Canadian cars engaged
in commerce between the two coun-
tries should be tariff-taxed, and the
contemplated attempt to regulate
the traffic on the Canadian Pacific
and Grand Trunk railroads, that is
carried on with New England,
has raised an indignant and almost
unanimous protest from the business
men and railroad officials of New
England. We believe that this is a
matter which vitality interests Yer
mont as well as Boston, Portland
and other manufacturing centres,
and any legislation against the Cana
dian roads is a blow to the interests
of the Green Mountain state.
At the hearings of the senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce III
Boston the past week it was clearly
shown that as New England has no
independent line to the West any re-
striction of the Canadian railway
service would send the carrying trade
to New York, Philadelphia or Balti
more, each of which cities has its
trunk lines.
Alden Speare, president of the Bos
ton chamber of commerce and a di
rector in the Passumpsic railroad,
appeared to represent Is trade or
CARNATIONS of Boston in opposing
any elimination of Canadian roads
from New England. Mr.. Speare said
the Canadian roads were fair and
square with all men and all the New
England people asked was to leave
well enough alone. Mr.. Speare said
he believed in keeping the coasting
trade wholly for Americans, but he
was not prepared to say that the
same policy should be pursued on the
northern border The conditions
there were entirely different.
James I. Furber, general manager
of the Boston & Maine railOad told
the committee that when an Ameri-
can says he cannot compete with
any foreign man, he is crying baby,
which no American should do. He
said that the Canadian roads were
great advantage to us and as long
as British capital is giving us what
American capital does not he did not
care who owned the roads.
Ex-Governor Smith of Vermont
thought that the matter was not an
affair for legislation, but should be
settled by treaty between the two
governments, to which lanes I. Fur
Der agreed.
Other railroad men testified in the
same line and protests from business
organizations at Portland, Lynn
and Fall River were presented, OBJ
jecting to any discrimination against
the Canadian roads. The leading
Boston papers, the Commercial Bull
letin, the Herald and Advertiser, are
agreed that such a course would be
disastrous to New England inter
ests. The Springfield Republican
does not believe that congress will
make any such discrimination and
adds, "Ifthe administration wants to
drive New England bodily and speed
ilv into the tariff reform column, it
only needs to enforce the opinion of
the treasury solicitor, or urge upon
congress the Canadian exclusion doc
trine of the New Workers. In any or
all cases, it is only a question of
whether the going be slow or fast"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
THE ANNUAL PANDEMONIUM.

1t seems that Springfield, Mass,
has for herself solved the problem of
the night preceding July 4. Some
people have said it could not be done,
but below is what the Republican
said editorially after the Fourth,
and if Springfield can control her
hoodlums other places can:
After having experienced the quiet
est Fourth of July in our history no.
body in Springfield will desire to go
back to the old order of things. The
compromise gave the boys an oppor-
tunity to make a noise and burn
powder from sunrise until 9 a. m,
and then again in the evening from
100 to 1920. This offered vent
enough, and for the rest of the day
and night comparative quiet reigned.
The relief was prodigious and most
grateful to grown-up folks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
PASSUMPSIC.
Death of Mrs. It. NJ. Keith.


Helen M. Harvey, wife of T. M.
Keith, died on July 4th. She was
born in Barnet 81 year ago and mar
ried Mr.. Keith Is years ago. She ex-
PER- need religion in 1875 and united
with the Methodist church at st.
Johnsbury Her life was one of trust
in God. She was great sufferer for
many weeks previous to her death,
but bore all with patience. Realiz-
ing in a measure that her stay here
was short she often said, 81 am will
ing and anxious to go home that |
may rest" She had a large circle of
friends and was highly esteemed by
those who knew her. She leaves a
husband and relatives and many
friends to mourn her death. The flu
neral on Saturday afternoon was
largely attended. The service was
conducted by Rev. ]. 7. Buzzell who
spoke from the words in Revelations,
BLESSED are the dead which die in
the Lord" etc
VIM. Adams is spending a few days
at the White Mountains.
Mrs. S. H. Green and son are visit
ing friends mere tor few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Getchell of
North Haverhill, n. H, visited friends
here last week
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Witty were call
ed to Windsor last week to attend
the funeral of a niece.
Rev. S. H. Greene and J. M Buzzell
of Washington, D. c., brother of
Rev. ]. T. Buzzell, sailed for Europe
last Saturday.
The telegraph company have con-
nected this office with the main line,
so we are now in direct communica-
ton with Boston
Rev. ]. T. Buzzell preached a very
interesting sermon last Sunday
morning. Next Sunday he will take
his text from Romans s: 35.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
MONROE, N. III.
Death of a Prominent Citizen.

Horace Duncan, Esq, who died
June II, was born in Acworth, N. H.,
Jan. 10, 1899, and was the last of
the large family of Col. John Duncan
of Londonderry, who served in the
Revolutionary war. Esquire Duncan
came to Barnet at the age of 10 years
and for a time was clerk in the store
of the late Gov Erastus Fairbanks.
In 1924 he came to Monroe, and has
ever since made this his home. He
twice represented his town and had
been called to fill all the other offices
in the gift of his townsmen, having
been trial justice for over half a
century. In all of the positions to
which he was called he acted with
truth and fidelity, treating all with
kindness and friendly confidence. In
all moral affairs he was on the right
side. He was an antislavery and
thoroughly temperance man and had
for some time had been deacon in
the Congregational church. He
leaves large circle of friends, and
a son and daughter who have ever
done all in their power to make his
last days pleasant and comfortable.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11

Elmon H. Williams, resident and
formerly successful business man OF
COlebrook, n. H., has left town, leav-
ing his business in an unsatisfactory
state and many creditors.
Johnstown, n. Y, was visited by
severe rains Tuesday and two dams
and 10 bridges swept away Great
damage was done, not only at
Johnstown but down the Mohawk
valley TO Amsterdam. There is no
definite information yet as to the
loss OF life, though it is believed that
at least 80 persons lost their lives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
LOCAL NOTICES.

The approach of summer reminds
one of the luxury of an easy chair on
the lawn or piazza during warm
summer evening. BY all odds the
best and cheapest place to purchase
a piazza chair is at Paine's Furniture
Co., As Canal street, Boston.
The second season of the sketching
class of Messrs. Bigelow & Kenney
at "Birchnere," Middle Point, Fair
lee Pond, is now inaugurated. Sew
eral from the West, with more to fol-
low, will compose the class. A few
from this vicinity can join the class
by addressing BIGELow & KENNEY,
Fairlee, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
SOUTH WALDEN.

Mrs. Marietta Amsden, an old resi-
dent Of this town, died June 80, at
the age of rs.
Rev. Mr.. Warren will give lecture
next Sunday afternoon at the Meth
odist church on the Holy land.
Davenport, the drummer, has been
giving entertainments through the
town. His ability in that line is re-
markable.
Miss Florence Thurston of this
town and Miss Carrie Lovejoy OF
Hardwick go this week to the noun
tains for the season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
WEST BURKE.

Jennie Johnson has gone to Exeter,
n H., for visit.
Dr. and Mrs. Tracy return to
Stoughton, Mass, this week.
Bert French had his right hand
damned while coupling cars at Wells
River last week
Alice Varney and Sadie Gaskell are
at home from Johnson normal school
spending their vacation; also Myrtle
Aldrich from Perkins Institute, Bos-
ton.
AS Myer Wyanski was returning
from Willoughby lake last Friday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11

morning with Miss Julia Solomon
and her cousin, part of the harness
gave way, and the horse ran into the
village at a furious speed. When
near Clarke Smiths the carriage
struck tree throwing all out and
upsetting the carriage. The occu-
pants were all bruised and scratched,
but no bones were broken.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
Special Notices.
100 Ladies' Wanted.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for a
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 a 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 II 80
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
WHEELOCK.

Calvin Rogers is visiting his bro
Their, Charles Rogers.
J. w. Nelson and wife have been in
town visiting friends.
The boys of this village celebrated
by burning quite a quantity of pow
der the Fourth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
Forced Leave Home.

homes yesterday to call at their druggists
for 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
mpleXion, don't fail to call 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, 1889-07-11
For Sale at East Hardwick.

The shop and tannery and land adjoining,
owned by the late John Porter, situated on
the left bank of the river in East Hardwick.
Also some 20 acres of land one half mile from
village, consisting of moving, pasture and
orchard, lying between depot and BOWS
crossing. This piece of land is surrounded by
maple trees and is a fine building site. The
whole to be sold separate or together. En-
quire of MRS. B. B. PRENTICE,
jul IL East Hardwick, June g.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11

pie rural scene, but the conception is
fine, and those who have seen the
original say that the artist mixed
brains with his paint.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
Houses and Lots in st. Johnsbury
Village
FOR SALE,

rare chance for good bargains for no
reason, except that 1 have found a place
where 1 can get more butter to put my
bread, and 1 am going to take my family
with me.
I. A new two-Story house and ell, all fin
ished in modern style and suitable for a COM
Portable home, and situated in of the
most desirable locations in st. JOhnsbury,
little north of the centre of Railroad street
2. Also good building lot on the same
street.
3. Two good lots on Bagley Avenue.
f. 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 Clark's Avenue in
the hollow, with 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., when 1 in st.
Johnsbury.
loft w. J. BRAY.
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Gbe Californian.
~. John-bury, Thur-day, July m, 1859

Henry c. Bowen, editor of the New
York Independent, had his usual
celebration on the Fourth at his
Woodstock, Conn, home, with
President Harrison, Secretaries No
BILE and Tracy, Justice Miller and a
choice array of talking congressman
and college presidents. The fact does
not seem to reach the average Ameri-
can that this annual splurge is large
" in the nature of an advertisement
for Mr. Bowen and his Independent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
HARDKICK.

A party of 5 fresh air children from
New York city arrive here next week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11

The Home Market club, an organi-
zation of New England manufac-
turers for the promotion and preser-
walton of protection, are quite dis
satisfied with their present secretary,
Herbert Radcliffe At the coming
annual meeting the name of Col. AL
bert Clarke, late of the Rutland Her
aid, now of Boston, is likely to be
submitted for the secretary of the
club by the nominating committee.
The choice would be an excellent one
and the club would have an efficient
and Woodworking secretary. Since
the above was in type the meeting
has been held, and Col. Clarke was
elected by a large majority.
The death of Allen Thorndike Rice
has brought to light the authorship
of the Arthur Richmond letters III
the North American Review. They
were written by Julian Hawthorne
and Gail Hamilton. Those who re-
member HawthOrnc's contemplate
interview with James Russell Lowell
are not surprised that he should
stoop to write libellOus letters for
our leading review, and everybody
knows that Gail Hamilton is not her
self unless she is venting her spleen
upon some political or religious mat
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
Business Opportunity.

Drug Store and jewelers. Shop, we'll
stocked with goods; grand chance for any
one wishing to go into business Also a good
dwelling house with one acre land and fruit
orchard. S. F. COWLES,
4tf Peacham, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-07-11
A Good Business Chance.

The Machines, Tools and Stock of the late
VIM. Williams of Peacham will be sold very
low. A great opportunity for anyone who
can carry on the timing business. Machines
in perfect order, some of them entirely
ag Isl l. L. MCCLARY, Administr tor.