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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
AN EVENINGS AMUSEMENT.

We were seated in the pleasant
| parlor of a town house, and P
| with his violin. and mamma and lit
tie sister at the piano, had given us
some very charming music. There
was still an hour before the children's
holiday bedtime should arrive, and
some one proposed that it be spent
| in pleasant game of word-guessing.
The sweetest and dearest, obliging
| as usual, volunteered to go out of
the room while line of poetry was
selected. The line, from a stanza of
the Ancient Mariner" was present
ly chosen:
The wedding guest he beat his breast"
and our friend came in, and begin
ming at one extreme of the circle,
asked questions of each person in
turn. She was allowed to ask any
sort of question she pleased, and the
person questioned, in his or her reply
was obliged to bring in deity, and
with as little emphasis as possible,
the word which had been assigned,
for each of us had taken a word in
order. Thus, No. 1 had the; No.
2, wedding; No. 8, guest; and
soon. The questioner was permitted
three separa tie guesses as to the word
on hearing the answer of each, and
you would hardly believe that the
familiar line went twice around the
circle before it was finally discovered.
Such an exercise is very much to
be commended for an evenings
pleasure at home. 1t gives an OPP
portunity for nimble wits in con-
structing puzzling sentences; and
those who take part in the game
gather up a sheaf of poetical lines
which linger in the memory. Odd
bits of information come to hand,
and even well-read people are some
times surprised to be told that the
line they thought belonged to Moore
was really written by Campbell, or
that some fine sentiment which they
had attributed to Shakespeare came
from a long-gone classic source.
After this game, if there be nuts
and apples for sociability, and a song
or two from the pretty daughter or
the older brother, another violin
solo, or chapter from Ben-Hur or
some other good book, the evening
will be voted charmingly satisfactory.
For reading aloud at home, 1.-The
Capitals of Spanish America, ''by Will
liam Elcroy Curtis, has proved de-
lightful, enlisting the attention of
everybody. and giving the pleasant
experiences of travel without going
away from the fireside.
In summer, when the conversation
on the piazza flags. such quiet
amusements as these come in very
well to put the listless mood to flight.
1t is worth while to plan little for
an evenings enjoyment, so that to
young and old there is no place like
home Aunt Marjorie Precept, in
Harper's Young People
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
METHODISM IN VERMONT.

A correspondent of lions Herald
gave recently to that paper the re-
suits of an investigation into the con-
dition of Methodism in Vermont In
his letter he said that 1.-The results of
my inquiries have not been as reas-
surfing as might wish, and have led
to the fear that, unless a different
course was taken, the time would
not be far distant when we should
hear talk about abandoned Metho-
dist churches in Vermont as we'll as
about abandoned Vermont farms
| have had access to the minutes for
the past 80 years, and hence have a
reliable basis for my statement.
The records show that in only one of
the last three decades have we made
any gain in membership. From 1870
to 1880 we made the encouraging
gain of 2O44 members and proba-
TONERS. But the encouragement
visibly diminishes when it is found
that more than half of the gain made
from 1870 to 1880 was lost in the
10 years from 1880 to 1890 AS
Stunning that ST. Adams district had
as many members and probationers
in 1860 as 1861, the membership of
the territory now occupied by Yer
mont Methodism would be as fol-
lows at the close of the last four de-
cades: 1860, 1876 members and
probationers; 1870, II, $50; 1880,
13,733; 1890, -, 569. This shows
that, in spite of a better educated
ministry, greater perfection of
ecclesiastical machinery, new meth
DDS of reaching the Masses more
attractive church edihces and more
cultured music, our denomina ton
has made gain of less than 6 per
cent for the last 80 years, while it
has lost more than s per cent in the
last third of that time. To say the
least, this is hardly a statement to
inspire enthusiasm"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
Presentation of Account.

ELIZABETH A. FORSYTH'S EST.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said District. on the 18th
day of September a. d. 1890.
John ID. McA1ister, administrator de bonis
nom upon the estate of Elizabeth A. Forsyth
late of Ryegate in said District, deceased, pre-
sentS his administra ton account for eXamina
ton and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is orderedby said Court,
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in st. Johns
bury. on the 4th day of Oct, a. d. 1890, for
hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Ca1edonian,
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury previ-
Gus 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:
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
GLOVES.

Everything and all kinds of gents gloves
and mittens cheap, gents gloves from 25c.
up to $50 few oil tan gloves worth 81
for soc. pair, nice driving SOC, fine gloves
regular prices. valises, bags, grips, clubs,
canvas cases and all styles of hand bags, ali
prices from soc. up. good large valise for
81. All kinds of ladies hand bags 25c. and
up, baskets of all kinds, Office. scrap. work
stands and baskets, large lunch baskets of
all kinds. Everything in artist materials,
tube paints, brushes, canvas, plaques, easels,
etc Bird cages from soc up, all kinds large
cages ca 13G to 81; pictures, frames an chr9 3
Boxing gloves, type writer's, bicycles safe
ties, baby carriages, wagons, rocking horses,
toys, games and everything in fancy goods,
watches, clocks, jeweIry, silverware, pocket
books, purses, plush goods, albums, scrap
books everything in dolls, every kind of
rubber stamp made to order.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INITIALS.

The custom is so common of using
the initials of a name only instead of
the full appellation that when name
is given to a child it is a matter of
importance to consider what the
initial letters will be. A young lady
was not so fortunate. Her initials
before she married spelt the word
A p E. She became Mrs. Thomp-
son, so that her initials were changed
TO A. p T., which she regarded as an
apt change. Another father, one
Mr.. Long, named his son Alfred
Washington. The boys initials thus
made A. w. L., and so who could
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
LAMPS.

A large stock of lamps of all kinds from 5
cents up to SO. Fine decorated parlor
lamps for $3.50, nickle student lamps $3.50,
new hanging lamps complete $500, fine with
prisms, spring extension and decorated
shades, new styles 81 to $5-great bargains.
Hall lamps $3.50 and up, Rochester and
lightning lamps for stores that give big
light, 60 candle power, from 50 up, hand
lamps CSC, large 35c., stand lamps SOC,
large lamps with shade Use. and 81. You
can save money here on Lamps
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25

tell but he would grow up to be
great bore2 A man named Wood
married woman named orion, who
wished her two sons to take her
maiden appellation. They were
therefore called respectively Benjamin
orion Wood and William orion
Wood, and together their initials ex-
pressed a B. o. w. w. o. W-[Tide.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
Legal Notices.
NOTICE.


Whereas, George w. Howell, of Atchison In
the county of Atchison and State of Kansas,
at the June Term, A. ID. 1890, of Caledonia
County Court, entered his action against
Lewis H. Nelson, and Trustees, wherein the
plaintiff declares against the defendent in a
plea of the case, embraced in the general
counts, indebitatus assumpsit, to the damage
of the plaintiff $4,000, by the said writ
and declaration file fully appears.
Whereupon it appearing that said Lewis
II. Nelson had not had personal notice of the
tendency of said suit and that he resides
without this State so that a citation cannot
be served upon him, it is ordered by the
Court that the plaintiff cause him to be mott
fled thereof by publication of the substance
of said writ, together with this order, three
weeks successfully. in the st. Johnsbury Gale
DOMAIN, a newspaper published in said
County, the last of which publications to be
at least twenty days before the first day of
the next stated term of Caledonia County
Court, to be held at st. Jollnsbury in said
County the first Tuesday of December,
A. ID. 1890.
Dated at St Johnsbury in the County of
Caledonia this 1 1 tn day of September, A. D.
1890.
Ide 81 Stafford, A1bro +. Nichols,
Attorneys. Clerk
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
Musical Instruments.

Violins, Banjos, Guitars. Accordians, Con-
certeinas, Banjeaurines, Flutes, Flies, Drums,
Tamborines, Ocareinas, Autoharps, Music
Boxes, Comets, C1arinets, and all musical in
struments. Also the very best violin, banjo
and guitar strings. Cases and all trimmings,
violin bows all prices, 25c. to $3.50, fine
bows 81 so, strings 1Oc., good strings 15c.
or - for 70
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
Presentation of Account.
ELIZABETH A. FORSYTH'S ES

ELIZABETH A. FORSYTH'S EST.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said District, on the 9th
day of September, A. d. 1890.
John D. McAllister, administrator of James
White, administrator (deceased) of the estate
of Elizabeth A. Forsyth. late of Ryegate, in
said district, deceased presents his admins
tration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for decree of dis
tribution and partition 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 al the Probate
Office in said st. Johnsbury, on the 4th day of
Oct, A. ID. 1890, for hearing and decision
thereon: And it is further ordered that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
sivey in the Californian, n newspaper pub
lished at st. Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause if any
they may have why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
GUNS, REVOLVERS,
RIFLES!

The Boston Variety Store is the cheapest
place to buy guns, pistols, revolvers, cart
ridges, and ali such goods. Some great bar
gains in rifles and revolverS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
GEO. G. GROW.
A Chance Of a Life Time.

Two new top Carriages and two new open
Wagons for sale for about half regular prices.
One second hand Concord Wagon will be sold
for SIS. Bicycles and Safeties for sale cheap.
One good year old horse to sell at the right
price, not afraid of the cars and perfectly gen
tie and kind. GEO. +. GROW.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-09-25
Commissioners Notice.

ANDREW ]. WEEDS ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
persons against the estate of Andrew J. Weed
late of Stannard in said District, deceased.
and the term of six months from the 4th
day of Sep, 1890, being allowed by said
Court to the creditors of said deceased, to
exhibit and prove their respective claims
before Give notice that will attend to
the duties of appointment at the post
office in Stannard in said District, on the 18th
day of October and the 18th day of March
next at one O'Clock in the afternoon, each
of said days.
A. PERRIN,
L. F. BABBITT.
Commissioners.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

No MORE manly or generous or
necessary utterance on the race prob
lem has been heard during the entire
discussion than this from the Now
York Herald:
"There are grave difficulties; We are
not inclined to ignore them. The
south should have every assistance.
the frsternal sympathy OF the whole
people aud tho honest counsel OF the
wise. Party prejudice in the north
aud race haireds in the south, which
only serve to Increase the burden, are
Infamous, and the politician who
seeks place by fomenting trouble 10 .
criminal"
Race hatreds are seemingly ineradi-
cable, hut to make friends of these
enmities and climb to place through
them is devilIsh.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

THE cyclone has struck far off to the
northeast and the island of Montreal
famous for its orchards has been de-
vastated In the city of Montreal
several very good buildings were
blown down, and church steeple,
toppled indiscrimiDateIy. The Or
chards on the island are famous for
the very superior quality OF Their fruit
and one of the finest eating apples ia
the world originated there As seed
ling and 10 known among pOmologists
as the "Snow apple" On the ST.
Lawrence however it il known AS the
Montreal Fameuse. The destruction
Of the native orchards on that island
will be severely felt all over that sec
ton. 1t 10 easier to build up broken
and scattered block than TO grow u
tull bearing orchard. But every one
cannot live in southwest Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
San Antonio and AranSas
Pass Ry.
General Freight Office,
San fntoniO, Texas, Dec. p, 1850

San AntoniO, Texas, De-. p, 1889
After January lat, 1890, the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass railway will
I've in position to offer to shippers OF
I'VE stock from an Antonio and 9TH
points on its line, superior advau
rages.
Under recent arrangement, the
premium heretofore charged for use
Of Stable or Palace cars will be waved
m shipments VIA " est Point and NJ,
K. and T. railway, or via Giddings
md n and 7. G. railway. The San
Antonio aud Arkansas Pass railway
may therefore ask for fair share OF
this traffic.
For Information as to rates, time
and equipment, apply to
II. MICIELSEN.
Commercial Agt.. Ksmpmann Bldg.
3. F. YDAkUM,
L. !. Polk, G. F.A. Gen Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
Turkish and vapor Baths,
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. 8-l7-H
FinestIBargA,n Texas.

7,iBl acres OF nie farming and pasture lard
m Gonzales county, Ouly thr. e miles fr n
he mont on the NTansas Pas railway The
"nrire tract is under good fen, and 700 acTt
cultivation. tn fur DArAte fe d.. Has IL
Ene frame houses. o. four aud FIVE TO IN,
eACh HHs fine cotton gin 90 other imurnv,
nent8 has number AZ good WrllR. also Der
,uent running CreFk on tract With plenty al
Inc timber. This Ia an elegant piece ~ land
or lOo+tiOn Of colony. an The nFice ..
cheGp-SS an &C 9 Cash 1900 balance ~
tn years interest per cent This Ut pprty
. ""Iv IN red fnr 3 4" 't-CAuRe the owner.
desire to divide. Address,
JoHH T. HAhBLaroH q Co.,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
NATURALIZATION LAWS.


best suit the purposes of such law, so
far as made known, Is one without
any declarations of intentions annex.
A law which compels q residence of
. certain number Of years in this
country SIS condition precedent to
an application for citizenship; then,
brings the applicant into court at the
expiration of such term of years, or
whenever he desires citizenship
papers, and lays upon him the bur-
den of proof, under the strict e1amin-
alton or the attorney of the court, to
show that he has the requisite quail
ficatiOns. This law will make short
work with pretensions. All that will
be necessary will be the fixing Of the
conditions precedent so that no man
can secure his papers without some
decent fitness for citizenship RESPONSE
bilities. AS to these conditions opin-
ions may differ but the LIGHT does
not consider any alien entitled to
citizenship under at least a full
five years residence. He should
also have good record as
a member of community. All who
bave been convicted Of crimes in the
courts should he debsrred. None
should be eligible who could not read
the English language and speak it.
Connection with foreign revolution |
airy societies should be q bar, ~
should also shiftlessness, idleness.
and general worthless ness or habitual
drunkenness. These matters should |
be clearly stated in the law and the |
court should be made the Judge of the |
applicants fitness according to the
testimony produced pro and con a,
time of application. Some such law
would fill the bill. II Is not imprac-
ticable and something is certainly |
needed to take the place of the pres
ent slipshOd, disgracefuI method OF
American citizens. In con
nection with this, though not in any
sense as a part of it, strict immigra
ton law is required. A law that will
exclude Cinnamon, paupers, cripples,
lepers, criminals, English ticket-oI
leave men, professional revolutionists.
md all who cannot live peaceahIy un
Ter law and esGa lisheL government.
With such an immigration law T.
keep out the ignorant and the i'd
and the vicious and the pauper, witt
\ compulsory educational law al home
~ insure intelligence among our PEG
pie, a citizenship law having the gen-
oral features of that outlined abov,
would insure TO US within the mex
class of citizens tina
would be- a credit to any country anu
would make this republic what its
founders designed it to be. The HON,
Dt the brave, and the land of the free.
The abode Of peace, prosperity, intel
Iigence, manhood of a high order, un-
der the freest of all human govern |
ments.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

WACO's water flow from her three
artesian wells is 100000 gallons a
day and she is putting down q third
well which will be q veritable jumbo
OF u well. The little city IN the valley
Of the Brazos is rs proud of her water
supply and justly so as we'll regu-
lated hen of her first chicken.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

THE old coupIet Hog and Hominy"
gives place to the new com bination
"Hogg and Hall" They had better
hire she capitol and have it out
Texas will make more money out of
the first than out of the last.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

We have on hand large lot of first
class curbst0ne, all in long lengths
from 3 "a feet All properly Owmers
ORE cred by the city TO have their curb.
stones set, will save Is cents per lin
cal foot by contracting with me. Ad-
dress or apply K NTGGLI,
I2-Z7-1m . 925 B. Alamo street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

THE Lisbon mob that has been
twisting the tail of thu RrI fish lion to
hear him roar will wish they had gone
further for their fun when they feel
his claws and teeth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
Syrup Of Figs,

Produced from the laxative and nu-
tricious Juice of California figs, COM
bined with the medicinal virtues OF
plants known to be most beneficial 10
the human system, acts gently on the
Kidneys, liver and bowels, etfectuslly
cleansing the system, dispelling colds
and headaches. and curing habitual
~ 4-1O-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
Tho New Disouvery.

You have heard your friends aud neiR bors
talking about II. You may yourself be one of
the many who know from PEI soual OF periencH
just how good q thing II is. II you have ever
tried IL, you are one of its staunch friends. be-
cause the wonderful thing about II is, that
when once given a trial, DR.. Kings New Die
covery ever after holds Q place in the house
ed with q cough. cold or any Throat, Lung o.
Chest trouble, secure a bottle At once and
give it a air trial. II IL guarant ed eyer'
me, or money refunded. Trial bottles free
At Dress, Thompson & Co. g drugstore.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

Two FOOT pads held up the Honor
able and unique George Francis Train
not long since and got all the old
man had-a dry lecture
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16
JANUARY 16, 1890.

THAT lVoonsocket well knocks out
Waco. The Brazos capital will have
to dig another hole.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

STATE r. TEXA>,,
COUNTY OF BExAR
Co mt Court In arers OF PROBATE. To
.nu+ry Ter Ii, 49,:
Tn" Stat OF Tex - to all persons Interested
u the ad HInIstr ii n of tho estate OF |
FRANK. dscetsd Mr.. Sarah Frank ad min
Stratrix Of the estste OF l. Frank, = ecesspn
ha NE herd IA account a the 20 ipty Court
II Bear C, unit which will b" acted on a.
the January term, a. d., LS9 ~ said c. uIt ~
IN Court House thereof IN the Cit OF SAT-
Nn'onIO If er this nuti'-e shall have cen duIN
published for at le-stIwentI ('0) dHysIn u
ne~-paper publ he'd in ttet oun'y OF Bexa'
fexa- a. ~ hch time al peri ons interesud
said ate msy appear and make obIe
lone tn reto If they see prorr.
(C~ W.T. ess, THAI. W Smith Clerk
u :. q County c urt OF B"xa
t~~) Co ntN and seal If SAID Cour
y nv office. in StH AutOn'o, this 9th Ia
OF december, A. d, SSo
HAD ". SMITH,
Clerk County C mrt BeIar County.
lIssutd same dH'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

Preston's "Hed-Ake," certain ard immed'
ate cure for nervous, neuralgia, sick, dysW
tic and chronic headache. Ask your druRp
ror II, be cured while you wait" or have
your money refunded. l:2tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

THE late storm did good work at
Brszos in clearing out the channel.
It lowered the bar materially, and
though the jetties were damaged, be-
ing in so incomplete condition, there
are several feet less OF bottom mud
than before the rise. BRACES is going
for deep water without depending Oh
Uncle Sam aud will get rs feet over
the bar before Galveston gets 20 feet.
Put This aside for future reference.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

The Waco Day il as solitary as a
lodge in n garden of oucumb ers. 1t
stands out for Governor Hill of New
Yo'x as the exponent OF good demo-
cratic principles and practices, and 60
comes into conflict with the democrat
ic sentiment Of exss. The Galveston
News pats the Day on the back as a
very "useful little paper" but warns
it not to throw itse under the 'jug-
gernaut car" Of democratic reform.
This II good simile The devotees are
the ones who good hurt. If this is
not SO, ask Cleveland.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16

THE country at large, without re-
gard To political preferences or affilia.
tinns, will sympathizs with Mr.. Blaine
In the very great aud sudden bereave-
mont he has sustained In the loss OF
his eldest son, Wa ser, who died 1T
the family residence in Warrington
Of pneumrnIa, induced by la grippe,
81 $40 p IN. Yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-16


Estate Of L. Frank .ceos"d U.Notics Cf
aNUV tnAI account
me to hand d ,Cemb, 2TIh, a. d 1870
at Il:N o'clock ~. and pIrCu Cd srme d, v
by Derby TIE G'O"e notice. {" he RbuEhG d
INV nty dayR Ure vinUE To the return dr.,
hereof, sad rnblI"Sttnn tn be mad. In the
An ANTuSIo d III LIGHr.
r. p. MCCALL.
Sheriff b x"r County, TeTss.
ny ". ID. DRUsH, Deputy.