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The leader., 1889-12-07

The Ruth lNesseager, Miss Florence NJ.
Smith editrcss, comes to hand this week.
The Messenger is published at Harrisburg,
Pa, in the interest of Household of
Ruth, G. L. Q. 0. f. 1t ought to be
sustained by Odd Fellows. Mr.. John
r. f. Browne is the talented and enter
prising Washington correspondent.
The leader., 1889-12-07
DASTARDLY LYNCHERS.
A Partially Insane Man Hanged by a
Masked Mob

Hans Jacob Olsen, aged fifty years, was
torn from his house at Preston, Wis, and
lynched by a party of masked men, Olsen
was partially insane and somewhat quarrel
some, and had been ordered by neighbors
to leave the country. He was seized in bed,
pulled out and his hands tied behind him
despite his desperate struggles and the
screams of the family. Without even allowing
him time to put on his clothes the men led him
out Of the house. Once outside Olsen learned
what was to be done with him. He caught
sight OF new rope hanging over the limb
Of a large tree which stands not more than
twenty feet from the little cabin which was
his home. He struggled to free his hands.
tearing the flesh from his wrists until they
bled freely; but finding himself unable to get
loose submitted in sullen silence The rope
was put around his neck and willing hands
drew him up to strangle. His legs were not
tied and his kicking and struggling were
fearful. The lynchers remained some time
however lest he might be cut down before
he was dead. Then, after shouting threats
OF lynching any one Who should dare
cut down the body, they dispersed
The body was discovered in the
morning, but was not cut down
until the Coroner arrived. No evidence as
to the identity of the lynchers was offered
before the COroner'S jury. In Preston it is
common gossip that the lynchers were led by
one of the most prominent farmers in Pres
ton.
Olsen had served five years in State Prison
for loading wood with powder with intent to
blow up the stove of a family at Blair. Arriv-
ing home from Waupun, he was shortly after
ward sentenced TO the County Jail for six
months for threatening the lives of his
family. He had just returned home from
Jhe County Jail when he was hanged.
The leader., 1889-12-07
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE.
Several Gentleman Made United
States ConSuIs

President Harrison has appointed the fol-
lowing United States Consuls: Beclford
Mackey, of South Carolina, to San Jose,
Costa Rica; Hiram J. Dunlap, of Illinois, to
Breslau, Germany; Mr. Dunlap is editor of
the Champaign ulL) Gazette. William =.
Gardner, of Wisconsin, to Rotterdam; hlr.
Gardner has been for several years con-
nected with the Erczfng Wisconsin, of bill
waukee Delos H Smith, Of Arizona, to No
gales, Mexico. JOHN g. Osborne, of Penn
sylvania, to Ghent, and William Monaghan,
Of Ohio, to Hamilton. Ontario. -
The leader., 1889-12-07

Captain K. Kemper, of Alexhndria, is
being mentioned for the Superinltendency
of Public Instruction of the State of
Virginia. Popular with all c|lasses of
people and parties, ex-Mayor Hemper is
the man for the Virginia Legislature to
elect. We trust that the distinguished
Alexandrian may be chosen to direct the
educational affairs of our native State.
The leader., 1889-12-07

THE Seamen's and Firemen's Union is
making giant strides in organization. 1t is
said this is done to secure the effective CO.
operation Of the American sailors and firemen
in case the Britishers are compelled to go on
strike for the eight-hour day next May. A
recent attempt to organize the German sailors
tailed absolutely.
The leader., 1889-12-07

1t is time for the Odd Fellows to build
a hall in this city. p G. NJ Eugene
Brooks has put the ball in motto dn. 1t is
in order for the brethren to k deep it in
motion till it gathers enough gold dust
to bring about the long-looked- for wish.
The leader., 1889-12-07

The extremely difficult feat of climbing
the extinct volcano of Iztacelhuate, Is, 900
feet high, has been achieved by Remsen
Whitehouse, the United States Charge DAT
fairs at the City of Mexico He had to cut
2000 steps in solid ice in making the ascent,
and camped one night in cave at a height
of Il 600 feet
The leader., 1889-12-07

The LEADER is favorite in all circles.
1t is conducted on a high plan. 1t will
not be made the organ of any pfrty, sect
or clique. Scandal, abuse, vittperation
and police reports will find no lspace IN
the LEADER; our aim is highet, purer'
and onward and upward is our lhotto.
The leader., 1889-12-07

The Frederick Douglass Association, of
Alexandria, Va, will celebrate Emanci-
patton Proclamation on the evening of
Jan. 1st, 1890, in the historic Roberts
Chapel. Elaborate preparations are be
ING made.
The leader., 1889-12-07

The New Orleans Ua.) Pelican has
commenced its fourth year of existence.
1t is live paper and credit to the
negro race.
The leader., 1889-12-07

DRs. STARKEY & PALEy have the liII
refer to the following named WE'LL
persons who have tried their Traatmd
Rev. Osgood A. Darby, Columbia. 4
Colonel T. b. Crews, editor Laurel
Herald, Laurens, S. {.
Rev. John l.. Gerardeau, Columbia
Rev. Sidi H. Browne editor Ch|
Neighbor, Columbia. S. c.
Rev. H. T. Chreftzburg, Chester, ST.
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Johnstone. IarhoYo.
Rev. S. p. Richardson, Athens, Ga.
John j. Mason. NJ, D., Columbus, a
Rev. w. F. Cook. D. D., Augusta, d
Mrs. Ella r. Tenneat, Home Mind
Marietta, Ga.
Rev. 7. R. Kendall, Macon, Ga.
Rev. W. A. Gambler, President
College, Oxford, Ga.
Rev. E. J. Meynardie, D. D., CamdeI
Rev. Josephus Anderson, D. D..
Florida Christian 1Idrocate, Leesbur
N. n. Bowen, editor Floridian, Ia
see, Fla.
W. S. Jordan. Madison, Fla
w. H. Lawrence, editor Ckiltoa
Clanton, Ala.
Rev. John B. Gregory. Birmingham
Abner Williams, Oxlotd, Ala
Rev. Henry d. Moore, MOntgornery
And thousands OF Others in every /
the United States.
The leader., 1889-12-07

Stamford's is the place to
drugs and fancy articles. Cut
patent medicines.
The leader., 1889-12-07
UNCLE SANS NEEDS.
Appropriations Required for the
Next Fiscal Year.

Secretary Window has transmitted to
Congress the estimates of appropriations re-
quired for the service of the fiscal year end
inc June 80 1891 as follows:
The leader., 1889-12-07

TERMS Postage free, one year, $500; 5 mos,
S1.0O; mos, so cts. payable in advance. Monthly
subscribers at 20 cents, payable at end Of each
month. Single copies, 5 cents.
Advertising rates furnished on application.
The leader., 1889-12-07

THE LEADER welcomes the Fifty first
Congress. The negro race has one repre-
sentative, Mr.. Chatham, of North Caro-
lima.
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1929 Arch Street. Philad'a.
For Consumption, Asthma, Bror|
Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay
Headache, Debility. RheunI
Neuralgia, and all Chronic
Nervous Disorders.

Drs. Starkey & Palen's Office record
over 80, 900 cases in which their Cod
Oxygen Treatment has teen used tyI
clans intheir practice and by Invalid
pendently. Over 1000 physicians az
than 5000 invalids.
The leader., 1889-12-07

Patronize Heilbrun's, the ole
shoe dealer.
The leader., 1889-12-07

A colored mems convention will meet
in this city next February.
The leader., 1889-12-07

This editor Of the LEADER will not be RESPONSE
bic for views expressed by correspondents.
Address all communications, business letters,
etc, to
TIE NATIONAL LEADER,
Office Room 16. Robbins Building, COR and 9Th
Streets, N. w, Washington, d. c.
The leader., 1889-12-07
LOCAL.

Advertise in the LEADER. n will pay
you. CHo
The leader., 1889-12-07

r. B. ROBINSON, Business Manager.
NAGNUs L. ROBINSON, Managing Editor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
RECENT DEATHS.
Adams.

Mrs Cornelia E. Bigelow, widow
of the late Ezra Adams, died at hel
home on Summer street Friday, the
18th, in her sixty-eighth year. Mrs
Adams was a native of Brookfie1d
and had lived for many years in
Barre and for short time in Spring
field, Mass. About twenty years
ago the family moved from the lat
ter city to this place. In 1872 Mr..
Adams died. OF the six children of
the family three sons have died, while
a son and two daughters survive
their mother, Charles S. Adams.
book-keeper at the Passumpsic saw
ings bank, Mrs Samuel w. Hall of
this place and Mrs. A. B. Colby of
Damon's Crossing The funeral was
held here Sunday afternoon and the
body taken to Barre the dav follow
ing where Mr.. Adams lies buried
Mrs Adams was a consistent mem
Der of the South church, where her
quiet influence and example was al
ways felt and her loss will be mourn
ed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
LAKE ROAD ENGINES.

The old "Swanton" has come out
of the Manchester locomotive works
as good as new and will be used on
the Lake road as a spare passenger
engine. This and the HYDE Park y
the shifting engine at the yard, are
the two remaining engines out of the
five that did service under the ''P. go.
railroad" The st Johnsburv' is
now transformed into a stationary
engine at West Concord and the
"Lamoille" and "Essex' have been
purchased for a similar purpose for
l. d. Hazen's mills This road has
also received from the LvndonviIle
shops the Col Fairbanks" and the
"A B. Harris" will be sent down
next week. The names of these en-
glnes have not been changed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
A SERMON THAT WAS NEEDED

Just before the close of the meeting
at the Free Baptist church last Sun
day evening Rev. F. E. Dawson left
the desk and delivered a short but
telling sermon to the men and wom-
en- on the back seats who have con-
tlnually disturbed meetings at this
and other churches. He told them
that he did not know who their par
ents were or what bringing up they
had, but that if they ever tried to
disturb the meeting again he should
have them arrested and fined to the
fullest extent of the law The crowd
he addressed have made a practice
of visiting several of the churches
simply to create disturbance. They
have annoyed attendants at the Free
Baptist church for long time, but
thanks to a courageous pastor they
will annoy that church no more. 1t
is hoped that they have been taught
lesson that will not soon be for
gotten
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
THE Fatal ELECTRIC WIRE.

When the city hall at Fall River
burned to the ground about two
years ago it was generally believed
that the fire started from the electric
wires. This idea was secuted bv
electricians and experts came from
more than one city to prove by ex-
perlments that such thing was i'm
possible. Within one year from that
time fire caught in one of the electric
light stations from the 'equalizer'
and burned the building to the
ground with wonderful rapidity.
In another column is an account of
three accidents in one day from cleo
trio wires. 1t was not many weeks
ago that a man was instantly killed
IN Buffalo while opening the iron
shutter to his store. In this case an
unprotected wire hit the shutter as
1t swung open and instant death
was the result. Accidents of this
kind and fires caused by electric
wires are frequent enough to warn
all of the dangers of electric currents.
Within a few days the electric light
will be started in our village for the
first time and a network of wires
now extend all over the village linn
its The wires are supposed to be
properly strung and carefully pro-
tected by the latest improved insula-
ton, but until the law compels all
wires to be laid under ground. as
they should be, there remains an un-
seen danger over our heads. The
wind or heavy storm NAV break
the wire and then if it touches other
wires or is touched by any one, seri-
Gus If not fatal results follow. A
properly insulated electric wire is as
harmless as a string, but if the COW
er1ng wears off or the wire is broken.
it is very dangerous thing. People
cannot be too careful nor can child
rem be warned too soon or too fire.
quently of the danger that is now in
every part of the village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
LECTURE ON OREGON.

At the conclusion ofthe monthly So
ciable at the North church last Thurs
day evening the pastor, Rev. c. M.
Lamson, gave a lecture upon Oregon
and the great Northwest. The lee
ture was one of the most instructive
as well as entertaining that has been
given here this season and thorough
ly enjoyed by the audience. Begin
ming with the thought that all the
great Northwest needed was men
not human beings but men-the
speaker then told what the men al
ready there had accomplished A
voyage up the Columbia river and a
stage ride of 275 miles over the
mountains on the return to Califor-
mia, furnished excellent themes for
the speakers vivid descriptive DOW
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
ELECTRICAL PROGRESS.

AS announced last week the arc
circuit of the electric light will be
started up Feb. I. This circuit will
be independent from the incandescent
circuit, each having its own dynamo
and wires. About 25 stores have
been wired for incandescent lights
and lights of 16, 20 and 80 candle
power will be put in according to the
size of the store and the pocketbook
of the owner Several of the secret
societies and churches are contem-
plating lighting by electricity. The
lncandescent circuit will not be start
ed up as soon as the other.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
A BROKEN KING-BOLT.

As w. H. Barker was driving be
tween this place and the Centre vii
lage one day last week, with Mrs.
n. F. Knapp and daughter in the
wagon, the king-bolt broke, throw
ing all three violently to the ground,
and brulsing all somewhat but no
one was seriously hurt The horse
ran with the forward wheels about
twenty rods when he came in con-
tact with the fence which threw him
down. In this little fracas he so lost
his bearings that when he got up he
ran back towards the wagon when
Mr.. Barker caught him and hitched
him into the wagon again and drove
home
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
4 SWEDISH CONCERT.

AT the South church last Sunday
evening a Swedish concert exercise
was given that was prepared by Mr..
Montgomery, superintendent of the
work among the Scandinavians in
this country. Rev. E. T. Fairbanks
gave an interesting address upon
Norway, Sweden and Denmark; and
the manners and customs of Scandi-
navians, with many interesting facts,
were given by Miss Charlotte Fair
banks, Miss Mabel Fairbanks, and
three Academy students, Messrs. Bus
well, Hodgdon and Sykes The pas
tor exhibited little models showing
the dress of these people while one of
the little girls of the Sunday school
was dressed in Swedish costume.
The addresses brought out much in
formation concerning the new relig-
ious movement in the LAND of the
midnight sun" and the rapid progress
it was making. The concert was
thoroughly enjoyed by large au-
dience
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
Advice TO NIoIhers.

Are You disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and CRYING
with pain of cutting teeth If so, send at
once and get n bottle of Mrs WinsIow's
soothing Syrup for children teething It's
value Is lncalculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon it,
mothers, there is mistake about il If
cures dysentery and diarrhoe, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie softens
the gums, reduces inflammation, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system Mrs
Wnslow's Soothing Syrup for children teeth
ing is pleasant to the taste and is the pre-
scr1ption of one of the oldest and best female
nurses and physicians in the United States
and is sold by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents a bottle. [4ocS9l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The reception to Secretary and
Mrs. Folsom by the ladies auxiliary
at the Y. M. c. A. building last Fri
day evening was attended by nearly
300 people. A delightful social even
ing was spent where old friendships
were renewed and new ones made.
Refreshments were served in the hall
during the evening.-Judge Smith
will address the young men at the
4 O'Clock meeting Sunday afternoon.
The Cecilian club will give the
second entertainment in the men,
bers' course this evening in the Asso-
citation hall. The Ladies club al
ways give enjoyable concerts and
good attendance is assured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW.

The first snow storm of the season
came on Sunday night, continuing
through Monday, when about twelve
inches fell in this vicinity, The snow
fell very rapidly and was so dry that
the sleighing was rather poor at the
start The esnow-plows were around
early, as they should be. The morn
ing trains on the railroads were only
a few minutes late, but the afternoon
trans from Boston and Portland
were an hour late and the express
from Montreal several hours late.
The wood-haulers were not slow to
utilize. the snow and several wood
teams were seen on the streets while
the storm was in progress
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
KILLED BY THE CARS

Rev.. A. Boissonnault of this place
was called to Montreal yesterday in
response to a telegram announcing
that one of his sisters was killed there
by the cars on Tuesday. 1t is sup
posed she was killed in an attempt to
board the cars on her return home
although the dispatch gave no
particulars. Father Boissonnault
was accompanied on this sad journey
by sister and niece.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24

1t just an ordinary scraD of ,xr,DDir,,
paper, hut IT saved her life. She was in the
laSt stages of consumption, told by pbvsi-
Grams that she was incurable and could live
only a short time; she weighed less than
seventy pounds On piece of Wrapping
and got sample bottle; it helped her. she
bought large bottle. it helped her more
Dought another and grew better fast con
tnued its and is now strong healthy
rosy, plump. weighing 40 pounds For fur,
ther particulars send stamp to w H. Cole
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this
wonderful Discovery Free at Flint Bros Drug
Store Oh q w = on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
EnDensH.

This is what You ought to have in fact
You must have it, to fully enjoy life Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that they
may attain this boon. And yet it may he
nad by all We guarantee that Electric Bit
tiers, If used according to directions and the
use persisted in. will bring you Good Diges-
tion ana ouSt the demon Dyspepsia and in
stan instead EupcpSy- We recommend EIec-
fr1c Bltters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of
Liver, stomach, and Kidneys Sold at soc
and S1.OO per bottle by Flint Bros Drug
giStS. oh - ~ = oo7
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
AT THE ACADEMY.

Inc juniors are promising great
things for their interview Tomorrow
EVENING" special class in elocution
is about to be formed among the
seniors for advanced work. - The
committee on base ball finances are
negotiating for an entertainment to
be given for the benefit of the nine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
UNIQUE SOCIAL AFFAIR.
Some Rich Fun by a Few Old Bows.

. Some RIch Fun by Few Old Boys.
The first meeting of the Colonia
club, an association of gentlemen fo
intellectual Improvement and cult
vation, was held at the residence O
Lambert Packard, Esq, on Tuesday
evening, Jan. %. A reception from
7.3O to 8 o'clock, with music b,
Miss Mary Packard, was followed
by a banquet, the tables being fairly
loaded down with good things All
hour was consumed in the discussion
of a feast fit for king, prepared by
mine host Packard and wife
Assembling in the spacious par
lors, the postprandial exercises
were opened with few well chosen
words of welcome from Mr.. Pack
ard. John T. BOrland acted as
toast-master. On reading a letter
OF regret from James G. Blaine Lam
bert Packard responded with a fine
selection from Shakespeare's ''Mer-
chant of Venice" This was follow
ed with letter of regret from lanes
Russell Lowell, which brought out
James Richie, Jr, with an original
poem of 25 verses descriptive of how
R1tchle & Sprague went to Boston
Nov. 9th for the election returns.
This brought down the house with
uproarious applause A letter of re-
gret from Gen. w. T. Sherman was
responded to by ]. c. Salina who es-
sayed to instruct the club as to the
best method of twisting the British
lions tail without getting hurt. At
this point a humorous poem appear
ed from Nehemiah Winterbottom
giving the reverse description of
Ritchie & Sprague's trip to Boston.
This nearly broke up the club. Gov.
Ames of Massachusetts sent his re-
grets and incidentally complimented
very highly the sausages and salt
pork sent him by Geo. w. Spencer.
This brought out that gentleman in
a humorous response.
The toast-master then read a let
ter from President Cleveland explain
atory of inocuous desuetude, which
brought out George Hidden in an ap-
reply. A letter from vice
president-elect L. P Morton was re-
sponded to by Asa Livingston who !
related the inside history of a fa-
nous California trip. Letters from
the artist Adolph Lafarge and Geo.
w. Curtis on civil service reform and
tariff reform were eloquent1y respond
ed to by John T. Borland with the
past, present and future condition of
the mugwump, and closing with a
poem on that eminent mugwump,
George the Third, in his attempt to
ak the American colonies. Post
master Corse's letter, of Boston,
brought out w. w. Sprague with a
evlew of the political situation and
| dream in which the members of the
lub were personating the president
md cabinet and governing the coun-
ry in the interests of this club. At
is conclusion the organization of the
lub was completed by the election
f these officers =
President, Lambert Packard.
Vice presidents, John T. Borland. {
.sa S. Livingston
Secretary, w. w. Sprague.
Treasurer, James T. Ritchie, Jr.
Board of direction, G. w. Spencer,
gorge Hidden, J. c. Salina. t
Thus ended a very unique affair c
nd delightful evenings entertain t
lent
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-01-24
THE POST OFFICE HEARING

The hearing in regard to the loca
ton of the post office was held be
fore Postmaster General Dickinson
last week Monday afternoon These
hearings are usually held before some
OF the assistants, but by previous
appointment this came before Mr..
Dickinson. The hearing lasted sev-
eral hours and all the points in the
case were carefully reviewed by both
OF the lawyers. Marshall M ontgom-
cry presented petition containing
the names of $50 adult males who
favored the Railroad street location
including, it is said, the names of
three-fourths of the residents of the
Plain who are in business on Rail
road street. H. c. Ide presented
petition containing the names of
1913 adult males including, as was
stated last week, a number from
Railroad street and Summerville.
The latter's petition had two parts,
one for those residing east of Cherry
street and one for those residing
west. Mr.. Montgomery called at
tention to the fact that in this way
there were q number of names on
both petitions and cited several in
stances of double signatures. Mr..
lde brought out the fact that more
business blocks had been erected on
the Plain than on Railroad street in
the last eight years, which tended to
show that business was steadily in
creasing there more rapidly than on
Railroad street. Both parties exhib-
tied maps and plans of the town.
Mr.. Dickinson withheld his decision
"a hours and then decided not to
change the location.
The other side still feel that this |
was not fair hearing and that the |
Postmaster General had made up
his mind long before the LAWYERS
went away. They say that there
could hardly be 1000 men who favor
ed the present site and wish that
Mr.. Dickinson had carefully exam1n-
ed the petition as Mr.. Montgomery
requested and taken off the duplicate
signatures. Now that they have
ost their case Railroad street people
are going in for free delivery and are
only waiting for the close of the fis-
al year to ask for it.