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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19

Colby, Anna Peck, Ella Page. May
Tilton. Harley Tilton, Anna Rowe,
Donna S%turtevant and Fred Stocker.
Those having highest rank were
Edith Rabbit 90, Harvey Barber
90, Anna Rowe 90, Fred Stocker
80. Ella Page 90.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
NORTH DANVILLE.

Harry Wakefield will drive the
mail.
George H. Massey and family are
moving to West Derby.
Chandler Heath has moved from
Danville Green to his house in this
village.
Miss Saddle Roberts has gone to
Norwood, N. Y, to spend the winter
with Mrs. P. A. Walker.
Thomas Bray came back to his old
home last week from Grinnell, Iowa,
and was most cordially greeted by
his friends. Mr.. Bray is doing a good
business in buying live stock for the
Chicago stock yards and came East
on a short business trip.
Harvey Kelsey, formerly of this
place. but for the past year and a
half a resident of Lower Waterford,
has bought out the grocery business
of H. V. Wakefield and moved into
the tenement in Geo. Varney's house
lately vacated by c. E. Green.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
What We Offer You

Is this: if you are troubled with piles ono
matter what kind go to your druggist and
get a package of Hills Pile Pomade and tell
your money back and he will let you have it
every time. Try it tonight! At all drug
giStS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
Bucklen,. Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt -Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
~ cures Piles, or no pay required; 1t is
to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
LYNDON CENTRE.

The Juniors prize declarations will
be given on next Monday and Tues
day evenings.
The Free Baptist Sunday school
will give a missionary concert on
next Sunday evening. All are invited
to attend.
Elwyn Campbell, who has been at
tending Bates college, will return
next Friday. He will teach school
at Red Village this winter.
There will be a lecture at Lyndon
Institute on Thursday evening, given
by M. Winslow Farman. The SUBJ
ject will be 1.-THE One Armed Ad-
miral," and promises to be a fine
thing. Mr.. Farman is a blind young
man and has an interesting lecture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
WHEELOCK.

The recent donation for Rev. ]. S.
Allen netted about thirtv-ive dol
lars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19

cent cigar. You can buy the No. z at all
the drug stores. Nearly 100, 600 sold in
Vermont since Jan. 1, 81. In
the last 4 months of 80 less than 10000
sold in the same territory. Facts count.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
EAST WICK.

Quite a number of horses here are
sick with influenza.
Evangelist Walbridge is holding a
series of meetings at the Congrega-
tional church, which will continue
for some days yet.
Among the latest moves here are
the renting Of the Chester Griffin
place for one year by Robert Shurt-
left and c. H. Field; the occupancy
of the Goodrich house by Mrs. Stowe
of Potion, P. @, and the moving Of
Chas. Wilson on to the Jed Camp
bell farm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
I'm Luck.

I'm Luck.
The person who is troubled with Salt
Rheum will find themselves in luck when they
try one box of Hills S. R. & S. Ointment.
Largest box and best remedy for r
on the market. 25 cents. At all druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

HARPER'S MAGAZINE, Per Year 81 90
4 90
BAZAR, 1 90
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE," 2 90
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-19
FROM BLAINE.

A STRONG AM RINGING TESTIMONIAL Fo
OXIEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

The Board Of Assessors Decline to Fix .
Value, but the Assessor Does.
Some time ago the Commissioners received
communication from Acting Secretary Chan
dler of the interior Department stating that
by act Of Congress the Secretary was required
to convey to Henry NJ. Baker and John Jay
Sanborn of this city all right and title to lot 3,
in square south of square 800, corner South
Carolina avenue and south street. upon the
payment by them of such sum of money as the
Secretary should determine upon to be paid.
In March last the Commissioners forwarded
several bills for unpaid taxes, with the request
that the title be not granted until they were
paid.
The acting secretary in his letter asked that
the Department Of the Interior be furnished
with a report of the District board of assessors
as to the actual value of the land referred to in
| order to assist the department in fixing upon
a sum to be paid by Messrs. Baker and Sanborn.
Last Wednesday the assessors returned the
communication with the statement that in the
opinion of the board it would be violation of
the spirit if not the letter Of the law and be
| otherwise embarrassing, for it to make any such
report upon the value of any piece of real es-
estate prior to the first Monday of June, 1892
and that therefore it respectfully declined to
comply with the request Of the acting secretary
of the interior.
Mr.. Matthew Trimble, assessor for the Dis
trlct, to whom the letter was also referred, re-
ported today that upon personal view OF the
property and a careful consideration of its loca-
ton and surroundings he was Of the opinion
that 20 cents per square foot would be q fair
cash price to be paid i'll purchase. On this
basis the lot would be worth &c, 723. so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
ALEXANDRIA,
COAL OIL EXPLOSION.


coal oil stove exploded Saturday evening
at the residence Of Mr.. J. c. Smith, the cleo
trician, No. l424 King street. near Fayette, and
set fire to the kitchen. Mrs smith dragged
the flaming stove into the ward and called for
help. Mr.. John n. Greene, whose dwelling
adjoins, came to her assistance and with gar
den hose from the hydrant the flames were eN-
nngnished, An extensive fire was prevented
by the GOODNESS and presence of mind of Mrs.
Smith In dragging the stove from where the
burning oil poured out of the house into the
open AIR. Fortunately no one injured by
the explosion.
DEATH OF An OLD CITIZEN.
Mr.. William II. Muir one OF the Oldest and
most respected citizens of Alexandria, died at
his home here about 80 O'Clock Saturday Af-
ternoon. He was for the third Of a century a
leading business man here. carrying on a furni-
ture and upholstery establishment. very eK-
tensiyely, at the large building on King and St
Asaph streets. He afterward put up the stili
larger establishment adjoining and leased the
corner house to the Alexandria and Washington
railroad. MANY years ago he gave his business
TO his sons and has since lived retired from bust
ness at his home on Columbus and Queen
streets, near the court house. lie was twice
married, and leaves many children and a
widow. He was a gentleman OF sterling integ-
rity, and had for half a century the respect Of
the entire community. His funeral will take
place tomorrow morning.
NOTES.
Several ministers from abroad oficiated at
the churches here yesterday. Rev. }. Cleve-
land Hull of Fairfax Court House preached at
Grace Church and Rev. q. A. Grillbortzer at
the Second Presbyterian Church.
The colored Normal Institute in session here
began Its third week today at the seaton school
building with an increased attendance.
Caspar l. Craig will be licensed to open .
saloon on Royal street between King and Cam
eron, his application having been approved
by the commissioners of excise.
Mrs. R.R. 5. Hough, the wife of the well-knovn
Southern Methodist divine. fell on the floor Of
her chamber at her home on Washington street
last week and broke her leg. She Is nov i'm
proving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
MARTYR OR MURDERER,
Larry Corbett BroOded Over o Crime Un
He Became Insane

Larry Corbett BroOded Over o Crime Until
He Became Insane
Larry Corbett, a well-known Clintonyille
(Wis.) character, has become insane through
brooding over oft-repeated accusations that he
murdered a man named Smith thirteen years
ago. He constantly protests that he had
nothing to do with the crime
man named Leavitt gained the affections
OF Smiths wife and also gained considerable
influence over Smith, who was simple-minded
farmer. With the assistance of two friends
Leavitt got a deed of Smiths farm and pos
session of his personal property. Then Smiths
death was decided on. To avert suspicion
Leavitt and the woman went to Fon Du Lac.
leaving Smith and little child at home.
day or two after they departed Smiths body
was found nearly naked in a grove OF hemlocks
near his home with the throat cut Near by
lay razor with slight blood stains on it, but
not having the appearance OF being the instru-
ment with which the cutting was done. Marks
upon the body showed that Smith had been
held by some one while another cut his throat.
Leayitt and Smiths wife were arrested. con-
victed of forgery and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary. Leavitt became insane and died in an
asylum. The woman served her time and is
now in Chicago. ii is said.
The supposition of the authorities ALWAYS was
that Leavitt had hired certain parties 10 COM
init the murder. Corbett always thought that
he was one OF the parties suspected, and the
matter 30 preyed upon his mind that he is now
a raving maniac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
GEORGETOWN,
Nh. r. B. cRorLEY's SUICIDE.

In the third story Of house $40 NJ street.
lying on rug, with Q dark red spot in the
region OF the heart, the body OF Mr. Robert b.
Cropley was discovered about o'clock this
morning. Beneath the rug was found q 80
caliber Forehand a Wordsworth revolver
with one chamber empty. No one knows at
what time the fatal shot fired. Even the
clerk who slept last night in the store below knew
nothing of ii until this morning. Mr.. Cropley
has for many years been a prominent and, as
all believed. prosperous business man until
several weeks ago, when the merchants Of town
were greatly surprised by his making an as
signment. Since that time he has brooded Q
good deal over his trouble. He failed 70 put in
an appearance at his home last evening and his
wife this morning called on the police, who
went into the place, and searching the building
found him as above stated He had apparently
been dead several hours,
As soon the body was discovered the
coroner notified. and after viewing the re-
mains decided that an inquest was unnecessary,
as there was no doubt that MIR. Cropley had
committed suicide. Mr.. Cropley was the son OF
the late Samuel Cropley, who for many years
carried on the grocery business In the same
house to which the coroner this morning was
summoned. wife and four brothers, Or. r.
l. Cropley, A ID. Cropley, Richard Cropley and
T. Maurice Cropley, survive him.
DEATH OF EDWARD LEE.
Edward Lee, q colored man. died at the resi-
dence Of Henson Dyson in the Wine build
ings on Stoddert street. this morning about
$50 O'Clock, without medical assistance having
been called. The coroner was notified and will
view the remains.
Miss Mamie Moran, accompanied by her
brother, has gone to Atlantic City Tor two
weeks.
Mrs. Jno. b. Newman and daughters, Oracle
and Aimee, are spending the warm weather
with Mrs. VIM. Bogley Of Montgomery county,
Nd.
Miss Marie Lowe Of r street returns today
from upper Maryland, where she has spent
several pleasant weeks.
Messrs. W. Thompson, F. Collins and r. Z
Rhodes left yesterday for Ocean View, to be gone
two weeks
DIR. j. III. Yarnall left this morning for Atlantis
City, where he will spend q couple Of weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
WHO Is BEHIND THE DEALT
Chicago Grain Brokers Puzzled By the
Wheat FURRY.

wheat FURRY.
A Chicago special sent last night SAYS: Con-
servative traders describe Fridays and Satur-
day wheat market as q stampede. The shorts
were badly scared by the experience Of Par
bridge. At the same time there were unusually
heavy buying orders from foreign countries
ana every short trader rushed TO cover at sac
rinces ranging all the way from Is to 20 cents
q ousheL ID. c. Stebbins was squeezed on the
open board, but managed to pull through.
experienced brokers claim to see nothing
extraordinary in the rush, and maintain that
II cannot last very long. At present the farmers
denver little or nothing; the spring wheat lie
not yet harvested and the supply Of white
wheat Is exceedingly small. ALI commercial
exchanges have an upward turn; SO have the
domestic markets. Everybody seems crazy TO
ger wheat. This was illustrated yesterday.
"neh the price at one time was bid up cents
ana not a bushel OF wheat could be had at that.
IL Is an open question on Abe boards whether
jim heene. H. p. Hutchinson. p ID. Armour or
any or al OF them are responsible for the big
hurry. Many OF the old-time brokers incline TO
eredit Meme with the manipulation of the mar
get Inc feeling Is general that if the New
YORK spectators are behind the present rush
they are very strongly backed up by capital
hooert Lindblom, on the other hand thinks
That the furry will not last over tomorrow
nc uoes NOT peleve, he says, that the market is
manipulated, because il would be almost inn
possible for any clique to control the entire
production. Mr.. Lindblom SAYS he thinks
that wheat will go higher, though it will not
ulation in 1873.
.. d. Mccormick is another broker who does
not ascribe the rush TO either Jim Keene or T.
II. armour He said: at does not look to me
as III any one were manipulating the market
ne rise should rather be ascribed to a general
Duying In large quantities all along the line.
both gentlemen named may be buying, but
not IN large enough quantities to warrant the
thought that they are controlling the market. /"
>. h. Doane feels inclined to lay the furry at
the door OF New York. He himself bought
largely at 81. 0s for some of his customers
Il do not blame Jim keene," he said. az
hardly think he is behind this furry because
the deal is altogether too large to be controlled
by one man or a few men. If the New York
end is guilty, the manipulators are certainly
backed by strong capital, because that is al
that keeps this thing up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
A MISSING SOCIETY QUEEN.
Miss Watts Was I'm the Swim Until Her
Checks Were Dishonored.

Miss watts Was In the Swim Until Her
Checks Were Dishonored.
Miss Annie Watts, a brilliant and dashing
young lady who moved in the most exclusive
social circles of Clarksburg. W. Va, has disap-
peared. Miss Watts came there about a year
ago. She had no relatives, but was well intro
duced and soon became a society queen.
About two weeks ago Miss Watts made q trip
to Cincinnati, and while there made heavy pur-
chases. giving checks on banks in Clarksburg
The dealers became suspicious of the checks and
reclaimed the goods, taking them from her
rooms at the Burnett House. She returned to
Clarksburg and the news of the incident quickly
followed her.
The affair was hushed up, but it set some Of
her creditors to investigating. The result
showed that Miss Watts had discounted re-
Gently nearly 200 in forged paper in Clarksburg
and adjacent towns. Officers arrested her in
her parlor while entertaining company, and she
surrendered nearly $1,000 worth of jewelry to
make good the claim of one bank.
1t is said that debts to still larger amounts
are outstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
THE EXTENSION OF THE ~ PER cENrs
Brief Statement OF the Situation by s~crs-
tary Poster.


tary Poster.
Secretary Foster gave out Saturday the fol-
lowing statement in regard 10 the refunding
operations and the financial situation gen
orally:
About sls. SOC. 900 Of AZ per cent bonds
have been extended and applications have been
received covering about q. 500 600 more.
what the final outcome may be Of course I
do not know. II is probable that . consider
able portion Of the balance (sS0. ooo. ooo) will
be extended. II will be no hardship 10 the
treasury to be called upon to pay those not
extended. In fact such payment will add by
the amount paid to the money in the hands Of
the people.
by the extension we succeeded in preventing
decrease OF national bank notes. in fact. have
so far increased their circulation nearly i've
millions The outlook is that considerable
more OF an increase will be effected. arm not
finding fault with the action Of the banks. a.
might be inferred from recent publications L
saw Mr.. sherman at Mansfield. / always find
II profitable to discuss money matters with him.
do not recall q single disagreement between
u.s. The statement telegraphed from Mansfield
regarding our conference 10 a pure romance.
While there IL less money In the treasury than
Tor many years past II Is in 4 comfortable con-
dition. Because the less money in the treasury
II follows that more money than ever before IL
IN ule nanur OF the people. thus facilitating the
conduct Of the business of the country
I'VE are on a gold basis and there is no CO.
casion for alarm 20 the ability of the govern
ment TO maintain this condition. The Secre-
tary has ample power to maintain or increase
the present reserve Of gold I NAV add that
Mr.. sherman fully agrees with me regarding
the legal power of the Secretary no above ex-
pressed. 1 do not see any occasion for the er-
ercise OF this power but | do not hesitate 10
say should the occasion arise shall not fail 70
use it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
HE DENIES THE CHARGES.
Mr.. Milburn Believes His Wife to Be p,
niciOusly Influenced.

MT. MiIburn Believes His Wife to Be Per-
niciOusly Influenced.
In the case OF Lillian ]. Milburn (nee Young)
against Robert C. Milburn for divorce Mr.. u.
W. Classic has, for the respondent, filed his an
swer. He denies that he left her and states that
when he went to Chicago it was alEer he failed
here, but that he left her in comfortable rooms
and provided for; that he sent her money from
time to time. and he asserts that his wife, il
not influenced, would have taken no such course
as has been taken. He denies that he ever
committed adultery with tho parties named
and some he has never heard of. He states
that since the suit has been filed compromise
has been proposed by which he shall deed to her
parents for her benefit house and lot and as
serts that he cannot comply Herewith. In
conclusion he says: II am frank to say love
my wife and our little one and would work at
anything to maintain and make them comfort
able and happy, and 1 believe that my wife loves
me and that If left to herself, uninfiuenced by
the pernicious teachings that surround her
now, she would come to me and be good, low
ing and affectionate wife and mother, and that
We could live and be happy together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
Supreme Court May still Need Relief

A Chicago newspaper says: The object Of the
law creating the new United States circuit
courts Of appeals, which was intended to relieve
the Supreme Courts crowded dockets, may be
defeated by little clause in the law which
United States District Attorney Milchrist dis
covered yesterday when looking over the latest
federal statutes. Among the cases which the
law says may be appealed direct to the Supreme
Court are: I'm cases of conviction of a capital
or otherwise infamous crime" Infamous
crimes contemplate imprisonment in the peni-
tertiary and in this class of ofenses is included
the thousand and one violations of the postal
laws. Certain attractions Of internal revenue
laws, and laws relating to smuggling and coun-
terfeitiug, all of which come under the head of
infamous crimes, can be appealed to the Su-
preme Court under the little section above
quoted. Mr.. Milchrist said it looked to him as
though the great number Of criminal cases that
might be appealed to the Supreme Court might
overbalance the number Of other cases of which
the courts of appeals relieved the Supreme
Court, and thus leave the Supreme Court in
as crowded condition a. before the law was
enacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

Advices from Cartagena, United States Of Co
lombia, state that dispatch has been received
at that place from Curacao, of the Dutch An
titles, announcing the seizure by the govern
ment officers of the colony Of Curacao Of cargo
Of munitions Of war destined for Hayh.
As result Of drinking water from foul we'll
in Milwaukee two persons have died and twenty
four are ILL o dozen of them so critically that
the doctors have given up all hopes of their re-
covery.
The exhibition Of the holy coat Of Argenteuil
drew crowds yesterday.
A serious railway accident 10 reported from
Wales. On Saturday evening passenger train
dashed into . special train loaded with volun-
teers, which was stationary at the time between
Pontyfndd and Cardiff. The rear of the special
train was wrecked and fifteen persons were m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
HARRY c. NEWS ROMANCE.
The Son Of the Consul General ut London to
Wed an Actress

London
Wed an Actress.
pretty romance, which had its beginning
when burlesque company playing Faust Up
to Date" was in indianapolis last winter. will
end happily tomorrow, when quiet wedding
will be celebrated in New York city. The
bridegroom will be Harry C. New of Indian
apolis and the bride will be Miss Catharine
McLain. Mr.. New went to New York two or
three days ago. He is the son Of John c. New.
the editor of the Indianapolis Journal, who is
at present the United States consul general at
London.
During the absence Of his father in London
Mr.. Harry New has had sole charge Of the
Journal He is fond of athletic sports, lover
of fine horses, and is rated politician of no
mean ability. He is about thirty-two years old.
In his fathers absence, and at the head Of the
paper which is credited with being, more nearly
than any other, the mouthpiece Of the Prosi-
dent, he has been often consulted on the polit-
ical questions affecting the administration.
Since he went to New York two days ago MANY
politicians have sought interviews with him,
but few successfully, for, without saying any
thing about it, he has been arranging for his
wedding. He has had little time for politics
A number of Indianapolis men are now in
New York city, and they have taken occasion
to congratulate him.
Mr.. News romance has been a short one and
uneventful, as romances 60. When the Faust
Up to Date" company was in indianapolis Mr..
New and party Of friends attended the enter
tainment on the opening night, SO the story
goes. and Mr.. New was struck with the grace
full form and pretty face Of Catharine or katie"
McLain, as the members of the company called
her. She was one Of the lively figures on the
stage, had one Of the leading parts, and won
applause and admiration from all the theater-
goers of Indianapolis She caught the heart of
the newspaper man early in the engagement.
There is q thriving lodge Of Elks in In
dianapolis and often they have social sessions,
which theatrical stars who chance to be in
town are glad to attend. It is said that il was
at one of these sessions that Mr.. New was first
presented to Catharine McLain. He won the
woman's heart Is readily - she had captured
his.
The wedding viii be quiet affair. When Il
Is over Mr.. New md his bride will make an ex-
tended trip to Europe. They intend to sail ON
Wednesday, and will go first to London, where
they will be the guests Of the consul general