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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
FIRE AT ST. ALBANS.

The worst fire that ST. Albans has
ever known occurred there ON
Thanksgiving morning and destroy
ed property worth $15O,OOO, on
which there was about 100000 in
surance. Seven buildings and one
church were destroyed and nine mer-
chants and eight office firms are suf-
ferers. The fire was caused by the
explosion of a gasoline stove in a
barn in the rear of the Waugh opera
house. The flames at once spread to
the big barn and stable of the Amer
lean house, from which, fortunately,
the horses were rescued. The Wat
son brick building, a two story
wooden building owned by H G.
Morton, and the Opera house block,
in which were the large stores of
Richardson, Twigg & Co, and G. P
Twigg, was next destroyed. The
roof of the Welden house, under
which are the post Office and the
Welden National bank, took fire, but
the building was saved. All at once
it was discovered that the Congre-
gational church spire was on fire,
other buildings caught fire and for a
time it seemed as if the whole bust
ness part OF St. Albans north of Lake
street would be destroyed. The
church and the brick buildings owned
by the Huntington estate and Hon.
Jasper Rand were next burned, when
the wind shifted to the northwest
and the progress of the FIRE was
stayed. The Burlington firemen re-
sponded to call for help and render
ed splendid service The principal
losses are: Waugh's Opera house.
$4,000, insurance $4,000; Richard
son, Twigg & Co., dry goods, $32,-
600. insurance S26, 900; G. P. Twigg,
clothing, $4,000, insurance SIS
600; Congregational church, S4O,-
900, insurance $4,000; c. H. Place,
jeweler, $1,000, insured for $4,000;
Crowley & Olmstead, grocers. $4,000,
insured for $4,000 A few things
were saved from the church, includ-
ing most of Rev. D. S. Mackay's
library.
Geo. Sweeney. ST. Adams fire.
man, died the other day from over
exertion at the recent fire. He had
been troubled with heart disease
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
THE STATE GRANGE.

This organization meets here on
Wednesday of next week, the sessions
beginning at 10 a. m. At the first
session preliminary work will be done
and the master will give his annual
address. At p m public meeting
will be held, and Hon. ]. o. Sanford
of the board of agriculture will speak
on 1.-The Fertility of the Farm Hon.
V. l. Spear on 1.-The Attractions of
Vermont" Lecturer Lee ofthe Grange
on "Our Common Schools" Prof. L.
R. Jones of Burlington on PLANT Dis
ease" illustrated by charts. Vocal
and instrumental music will be inter-
spersed, and short discussions if there
is time. The evening session will also
be public. Sena tor A. F. Nichols of
St. Johnsbury will give an address of
welcome to the grange, and there will
be response. Mrs. l.. S. Peck will
read an original poem; President
Arms of the Dairymen' association
will speak. On Thursday the time
will be devoted to the work of the
grange. Reduced rates have been Sc
cured at the hotels and on the rail-
roads. A full attendance of members
is desired, and all Caledonia county
farmers and citizens generally are in
vited to participate in the public ses-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
A FORMER PAsroR,s Loss.

Many St. Johnsbury people who
pleasantly remember Rev. H. A. Spen-
GER, who was pastor of the Methodist
church here in 1873, will be panied to
learn of the death of his son, J. Wes-
ley Spencer, principal Of the North
field high school, which occurred on
Saturday evening last, as the result
of exhaustion from peritonitis. The
young man graduated with high
honors from Boston University last
June and was making marked sue
cess in life His father is now located
at Lawrence, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
A VALUABLE MEDIUM.

''It seems to me-. remarked a local
business man the other day as he
looked over some of the advance
sheets of "St. Johnsbury Illustrated"
that this book will not only prove
entertaining and pleasantly sugges-
tive in the homes of all St. Johns
bury people here and elsewhere, but
also very valuable as a medium
through which others may become
acquainted with our town and be
led to locate therein That view of
it is the correct one, and we believe
the book will serve this double
purpose. 1t was meant by its publ
cation to advertise and boom" the
town in a practical, reliable way;
and every citizen who is interested
should use ''St. Johnsbury Illustrat-
ed" with this end in view.
Ready tomorrow, Dec. 4.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
CHURCH NOTES.

CHURCH NOTES.
Elder Hyer preached at the Advent
church last Sunday and Elder Smith
at the Railroad street Baptist church.
Rev. E. Smiley of Richmond will
preach at the Church of the Messiah
next Sunday.
Special services will be held at the
PRESBYTERIAN church Friday after
noon and evening, Saturday evening
and Sabbath morning and evening.
Rev. 7. c. Taylor of Craftsbury will
preach at these services.
Rev. DIR. A. B. Leonard of New
York, one of the missionary secreta-
ries of the Methodist denomina ton,
will preach in the Methodist church
next Sunday morning. In the even
ing he will speak upon home mis-
SionS
The Free Baptist Sunday school
held an interesting concert last Sun
day evening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NOTES.

Robert Fairbanks and wife of New
York visited his brother, Prof. Arthur
Fairbanks, over Sunday.
F. A. Balch, '94, Academy 80, left
college Saturday for his school in
Lancaster, N. H.
Walter H. Merrill, '94, began a
term of school at Lyme, NJ, H. Mon
day.
T. L. Merrill and H. c. Ide. '94,
spent Thanksgiving at their homes
in ST. Johnsbury, and c. S. Hoskins,
'94, was at Lisbon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
CATHOLIC NOTES.

Last Sunday was the first Sunday
of the Advent.
Rev. l.. Marceau has been visiting
in Quebec the past two weeks.
The 40 hours devotion is taking
place this week in the church Sew
eral priests from abroad are helping
the pastor.
The new chapels at Stevens mill
and Victory are to be dedicated this
month
The children's offerings at the
church last Sunday for the mission
aries in China amounted to $40.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

-"St. Johnsbury Illustrated, )"
which will be on sale tomorrow morn
ing, has over 100 portraits of ST.
Johnsbury residents. tits somewhat
remarkable that during the seven
months in which this book was being
prepared not single death occurred
in this list. And only five changes
have occurred in their relations to
this town: the resigna tions of Revs.
Potter, Webster and Hoyt and Sec
retary Folsom and the removal of
DIR. Goyette to Canada. We wonder
if the next seven months will see such
few changes in our community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

On the eighth page of this issue
will be found the full text of the
Thanksgiving sermon at the South
church. 1t has peculiar local sig
nihcance, and will be read with much
interest, we are sure, by all. 1t con-
tains many point that may well be
remembered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

repeated creates lurking suspicion
as to the sincerity of the speaker
There is such a thing as having too
much of good thing-as the office
cat remarked when she fell into
pan of milk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

Romano Balch has bought the
4O-acre farm of J. w. Clement on the
Danville road and will build house
there next spring. The reconsideration
was $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

Alfred Guile's young son was
quite badly hurt the other day while
attempting to board a passing freight
train. He missed his hold and fell
and was hit by a car
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

We believe that ST. Johnsbury
people would prefer not to be told by
every lecturer who appears before
them that he never addressed so
cultured an audience'-or words to
that effect. That sta atement so often
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The Shepard family appear at the
Opera house next Saturday night.
This musical family present an en-
tirely new program this season and
one that pleases everybody.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

Among the cases to come before
the board of review of the National
Trotting association, now in session
at New York, was that of FL. E.
Brewster of st. Johnsbury, who, with
Geo. F. Davis of Windsor and two
Others, was arraigned on an applica-
tionto be released from their expulsion
for the alleged pulling" of the horse
Tom Hamilton at Baltimore last
summer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
FARMERS MEETINGS.

The State Board of Agriculture
will hold meeting at Greensboro
on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. Is
and 16, and at Danville on the
Thursday and Friday following.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

-Comical Brown played to large
audience at the Opera house Thanks
giving night. Everybody was kept
in good humor and though Brown is
not so good as he used to be he, still
makes folks laugh. Mr.. Morrice
was easily recognized as Fred Clark,
former St. Johnsbury boy, and his
music on the tumblers and his con-
tortion acts were very credltable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond also added
much to the evenings entertainment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The Home Market Bulletin is of
fered with the CALIFORNIAN for only
S1.75 for 1892. The Bulletin is
edited by Col. Albert Clarke, former
ly of the St. Albans Messenger, who
is one of the brightest journalists that
ever left Vermont. For protection
paper this is par excellence.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The Vermont Association of I'm
derwriters will hold meeting at the
St. Johnsbury House in this village
on Tuesday, December 8. An inter-
esting program has been laid out for
that occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

The Cecilian Quartet sing at Bar
net tonight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The next entertainment in the
course will be lecture by Prof. J. B..
'DeMotte, on Thursday evening of
next week on "Old Ocean, our Slave
or Master" Prof DeMotte is a
scientific lecturer who has met with
hattering success wherever hehas ap-
peared, and comes highly spoken of
by lecture course managers.
A Thanksgiving service was held
at the Association hall on Sunday
afternoon, a large number of young
men being present. The meeting
was conducted by Secretary Folsom
and was an interesting and profit
able one The praise and testimony
feature was we'll participated in, and
solos and a duet were sung by H. H.
May and E. A. Owen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Auction.
The Press.
Oxen for Sale.
Sleigh for Sale
Rooms Wanted
Lace Scarf Lost.
Tenement to Rent
Scientific American.
Van Houten's Cocoa.
1t is safe-I. w. Smith
They Help-Dennis E. May
An Inha1er-J. H Humphrey.
Pur GoOdS-E. D. Steele &z Co
Snow P1Ows-Beauman Butler.
Nove1ties-Standard Drug Store.
Blacksmithing-Geo- Heon & Co
To Let-Lougee Bros & Smythe.
Cream Separator-C. H Higgins
Musical instruments ts-Geo. E. Grow.
Good Medium Oysters-W. o. Greeley.
What do you Charge Pc. E. Sargent.
Probate of Will-Nancy P. Stones Est.
Shepp's Photogra raphs-Beauman Butler
Special Prices.-E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
A ROUSING CAMPFIRE.

Sixty members of Chamberlin Post
of this place went to Lyndonville by
special train on Tuesday evening and
participated in a rousing campfire
given at Music hall in that village,
under the auspices of Farnsworth
Post and the Relief Corps. DR.. Cope
land presided over the gathering !;
Rev. J. c. Bodwell gave an address
of welcome to the visitors; Mrs.
Thompson, president of the Vermont
Department Woman's Relief Corps,
made an interesting address concern
ing woman's work in the Grand
Army field; Geo. r. Crosby told of
the cavalry battle at Hanover; w.
w. Sprague related incidents of the
first day at Gettysburg, Vim. Park
told of the second day, and Capt.
Blodgett of the third and John Nc
Donald gave lively account of his
experiences in the war The new
drum corps at Lyndonville made its
debut and walked the echoes in fine
shape; the Cecilian quartet was
present and delighted all by their
excellent singing. A substantial
supper was served by the Relief
Corps, to which the old soldiers did
ample justice. The St. Johnsbury
delegation returned on the midnight
train. having passed jolly evening
with their comrades at Lyndonville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The young ladies of the South
church hold their annual sale at the
vestry next week Friday afternoon
and evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
CONCERNING Mr.. IDE.


Hon. Henry c. Ide landed at San
Francisco from Samoa Nov. 25 and
is now in Washington, where his
daughter, Miss Addie Ide, has gone
to meet him. Mr.. Ide found that it
was a long and tedious job to
straighten out the land titles and
over 5000 claims have been filed.
Mr.. Ide met ex-Gov. Ormsbee, his
successor, at Chicago and conferred
with him in regard to his duties in
Samoa Mr.. Ide has been absent
from St. Johnsbury nine months and
is expected home next week.
The cause of Mr. Ide's resignation
was continued illness in his family,
rendering his return home imperative,
it having become apparent that the
work of the commission could not be
finished for several years. There are
5000 land cases still to be decided
which means that to finish the work
in three years four cases day must
be disposed of. Many of the cases
will require several days for hearing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.

The regular meeting of the Natural
History society was held in Athena
um hall Tuesday evening. Aninvita-
ton from Col. Franklin Fairbanks
was read, inviting the society to the
dedication of the Museum on Decem-
Der Is. Col. Fairbanks also invited
the society to meet hereafter in the
class room of the Museum. Resolu-
tiOns of thanks to the trustees of the
Athenaum for the use of Athen9um
hall were passed; also to Mr.. Gentry,
the janitor of the hall, for courtesies
shown the society, and to Col. Fair
banks for the use of the Museum class
room in the future An interesting
talk on the foraging habits of birds
was given by Charles H. Horton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The Cunningham-Caldbeck libel
suit will be tried again this week in
Bennington on the question as to
whether Mr.. Cunningham resided in
Bennington or St. Johnsbury when
the suit was first brought.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

County court met on Tuesday of
this week, but owing to the inability
of Judge Start to be present until
Tuesday of next week, recess was
taken till that time, when the regular
business of the term will be begun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
CHRISTIAN ENDEA vOR UNION.

The Christian Endeavor societies
of this county will meet at the chapel
of the North church on Friday, Dec.
II, for the purpose of organizing
county union and to listen to papers
and addresses on different phases
of Christian Endeavor work. The
meeting will convene in the afternoon
and evening, and the following pro-
gram has been arranged:
2.OO-Song and devotional service led
by c. E. Hayward of St. Johnsbury.
2.3O-Business meeting.
3.OO-"Echoes from Brattleboro," Rev
Geo. o. Webster.
3.3O-"Pastor and Young People" J. w.
Sault
s.5o-Paper, by Miss Kidder of East
Hardwick.
4.1o-Paper, by Miss May Hubbard of
Lyndon.
4.3O-"The Model Prayer Meeting y
Rev. A. l. Davis.
7.OO-Praise service led by J. A. Lytle.
7.2O-Address by F. H. Brooks.
7-5O-Address by Rev. c. NJ. Lamson.
S.3O-Consecration meeting led by c. E.
Hayward.
Seven or eight societies outside of
ST. JOhnsbury village have signihed
their intention to participate in the
meeting, and two profitable sessions
are looked for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03

The ladies of the Methodist
church hold their annual Christmas
sale in the vestry Dec. 10 and II,
commencing on the afternoon of the
10th. They will also serve a chicken
pie supper on the evening of the 11th
Remember the entertainment at
Music Hall tonight and tomorrow
night, when the Scrap of Paper" will
be presented by local talent. An en-
joyable evening is assured, and the
proceeds will be devoted to the hos
pital fund
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-12-03
Weather Record.

At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
De-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16
srorY CHIEFS AT THE CARLISLE SCHOOL,

Carlisle Penn, Feb. 10 (spccial).-Ihc ioFty y-two
Sioux chiefs, interpreters, etc. were brought 10 u
carlisle Indian school yesterday afternoon to visit
their children. They met by Captain Pratt inc
and the faculty. Several former pupils
NJ the Carlisle school in the party. The meeting
was held in the assembly hall. The pupils gave an
interesting programme Of exercises, which was received
with many signs Of satisfaction and pleasure by the
visitors AD interesting feature was an essay on The
Indian Messiah by ChaunCcy Yellow Robe, Sioux
hoy He gave as the origin Of the craze an imposition
placed upon his ignorant brethren By white men ana
unscripulous hafbrceds. lie said the ghost dance
was something unknown among Indians unul loo9
Hollow Horn Bear, Of Rosebud Agency, was the
first speaker among the chiefs. lie was followed by
John Grass and Little NOlIcart They spoke in praise
Of the school. American Horse delivered an address
" nearly an hour. Speaking through the Rev Mr..
Cook. as interpreter he praised education. but SAID
he desired the Sioux pupils to it in detecting the
frauds of the whites lie said all the lands first be
longcd to the Indians. The educated Indians should
have the agency positions and the Government shOnd
pay losses sustained in the recent outbreak, ana the
educated Indians should Try to have the payment made
Captain Pratt replied to American Horse. lie said
that Indians improved in this climate, and when he
stated that the pupils Of this school have Owe TloOO
I'm Carlisle banks. earned by their own labor, great
pleasure manifested by ihe chiefs. This ended the
at the school. The regular religious exercises Of the
school held In Assembly Hail this afternoon and
evening which they attended. The delegation leaves
Carlisle for Chicago on Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16
PRESIDENT coWLrS's MrRDrRED WIFE

Clarlrs, Neb.. Feb. II (opccal.-Thc failure OF the
coroncr's jury, which Wa, dismissed last night 10
mplicate any in the murder Of Mrs.. G. W Cowlcs.
wifo Of the Pacific Bank president who was chokcd
10 death In her bed last week By supposed burglars.
has created much adverse comment. \ na,. Of cvi.
dcncc Wa, adduced during the jury Investigation, and
much was developed calculated 10 explode the tlcary
of the crime being the wOit Of burglars. The $50 sup
posed 10 have been tahcn by the robbers later
found in q teapot The evidence Gi closed was %
contrary to the theory II burglary that the jury re
crrcd the T. The prosecuting attorney. l'c an
nOunccd to-day that no proceeding, would be inSttui
against ,pectcd person, unlce, would vol
unfairly sign an Information maaiug The charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16
CHATNED AND DYING N 4 ctvy.

T-homineo. /. r.. Feb. - l>pccal.--Thc police of
this district have stumbled upon the hiding place Of q
gang Of outlaws. The officer, stopped % a dct'ttcd
ranch TWENTY-FIVE miles north Of here 10 get dinner
They found artificial at the rear of the house.
In This cave va' found an accumulation OF stolen
property. They found also the skeleton of man
standing near The door with outSilcchcd arms cV-
IDENTIFY placed 70 frishen away ,upIstltlous poo
PIE. InsiGe thc cave found chained in one corner
white man who was almost dead from starvation.
lie SAID he had been kept there for a month and had
been well cared for until five days ago when the rob
hcre had suddenly cft The place without releasing him
since thcu he mad been without food or Wntcr. lie
said his name wa william Henderson ard that hr was
from near West Union Iowa. he had been in IN.
Territory hunting and had been captured and held for
"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16

The cry Of = DaLy in the night probably av'ited the
lo.s Of many lives from IRE, which broke out carry
Yesterday the nve'story tcnrm'nthou'o NO. -
r house 1, occupied BY about twenty families, ana N one
a, o- another afford, shelter 70 upward OF hundred
rsous Max Rosenberg. printer. his wife ana TWO tiny
bdr.n occupied three all rooms on tc second booF'
shortly aftcr O'Clock yesterday morning MIS-
80. ,sakcn,d by the .r-lstcnt Wal.ng Of her ba0y.
hirb Law z: her sid. Then She became aware that ue
,cdroom was Aucd with SMOKE from blaze which had
broken out IN the kitchen
Her screams awokr the other occupants q tnc Hou
aud tor a few minutes there panic. Men ana
,orcp clad only in their night-cothes, and with emil
dr.n in their arns rushed down the hre-cscapes or ran
aloag the roofs Of adjoining houses, While sohe made