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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
CIVIL SERVICE DOCTRINE.

The July number of the North
American Review contains a very
readable article from the pen of
Dorman B. Eaton on "A New Vari-
ETY. of Mugwump," intended as a
reply to the article in the May num-
Der by John S. Clarkson on THE
Politician and the Pharisee." If MIR.
Clarkson's utterances were direct
and pungent and his plea forcible
one, from his standpoint as an out
andout politician-a thorough be-
lever in the theory that to the party
in power belongs of right all the adj
vantage there is to be gained-the
same can be said of Mr.. Eaton's ut
terances from his standpoint as
man who believes in a civil service
wholly untrammelled by the tricks
and maneuvers of the professional
politician.
Mr.. Eaton takes Mr.. Clarkson at
his word, and throws some rather
hot shot at him. He does not be-
lieve in the efficacy of the doctrine
set forth by the ex-assistant post
master-genera1, but maintains that
the republican party would sink into
hopeless ruin within a year were it
to adopt Mr.. Clarkson's new party
politics.
Mr.. Eaton admits that the "elec-
ton of law makers, the work Of legis-
lation, and the approval and disap-
proval of bills by the president and
governors are the great and true
spheres of party action and influ-
ence." He maintains that the re-
form system, of which he is an ex-
ponent, does not interfere with any
of these, but deals mainly with the
abuse Of the appointing power, and
consequently interferes seriously with
the work of the would-be patronage
mongers.
The writer refers to the excellent
progress made in purifying the civil
service under President Harrison's
administration, as attested by the
putting of more than $4,000 Offices
beyond the control of the political
schemer; and he sees in this an aus
picious omen for the republican
party. He does not believe, with
Mr.. Garrison, that direct duty to
party is supreme, or that good gov
eminent can only be secured through
that method. He relies upon "a
powerful and all-pervading public
opinion to bring about a govern
ment in the interest of the whole
people. and undertakes to show that
much more than party responsibility
and control was contemplated by
the trainers of the constitution.
The article is interesting and read
able as showing clearly the position
taken by the genuine civil service
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
COMMENCEMENT AT NORTHFIELD
Editor CALIFORNIAN:

Tuesday evening, June %. found
your correspondent at Norwich Uni
versity, Mortified, where he with
others listened to the Sheldon prize
speaking of Freshmen and Sophomore
classes. E. w. Gaynor OF Mortified
won the first, and E. c. Bennett the
second prize. Wednesday various
meetings of the alumni were held.
Thursday, 25th, was a red letter day
for N. U. The sunrise gun "awoke
the morn" At nine O'Clock the
cadets marched to the railroad
station, where they met and escort
ed to the church Gov. Page and
staff, Gen. Peck, Gen. Gilmore and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09

Deputy Collector Forbes prophe-
sizes that four-fifths of the maple SUI
gar made under the government
bounty method will test eighty per
cent and secure the promised prize.
Whether the scheme is to be success
or failure can be decided very much
better after next spring than now,
notwithstanding certain attempts
already made in that direction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism
his Stomach was disordered, his Liver was
affected to alarming degree, appetite fell
away, and he terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bit
tiers cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill, had a
running sore on his leg of eight years stand
ing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters
and seven boxes of Buck1en's Arnica Salve
and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker.
Catawba, o., had five large Fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurab1e. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buck1en's
Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold at
Flint Bros Drug Store
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09

The old flag now has complete right
and title to forty-four stars. The
Glorious Fourth was the time at
which the increased number was given
official recognition, and no flag should
now be regarded as genuine that
contains less than forty-four stars.
This is great and growing nation,
and the rest of the world knows it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
NOTE AND COMMENT.


1t was dry" day at Montpelier
in spite Of the rain, on the 4th.
Switzerland is now 6OOyears old as
a republic, and will celebrate on
August /.
Pennsylvania no longer leads the
iron-producing states. Alabama is
now ahead of the column, by quite a
margin.
Some of the Pennsylvania republi-
cans are after Quay, and demand his
resignation from the national COM
mittee.
newspapers try to make him out to
be, Mr. Blaine is distressinglv
healthy"
George KEENAN,, the celebra ted
traveller and lecturer, is to edit a
paper in New York, published in the
interests Of constitutional reform in
Russia.
Five minutes was the extent Of a
sentence recently imposed on an
English woman for bigamy. Evil
IDENTIFY the judge did not consider her
severely guilty.
The premature" cannon got in
considerable Of it's work again on the
Fourth. 1t would be a remarka BILE
independence day on which accidents
of this nature forgot to happen.
The last attempt at electrocution,
at Sing Sing on Tuesday morning,
seems to have been a decided success
so far as the instantaneous and pain
less death of the criminals was con-
cerned.
That the Fourth of July is still held
in favor as day for national celebra-
ton was pretty strongly evidenced
by the general racket in which a
large portion of the country INDUCED.
on Saturday.
The Argus calls it a "ramrod raid"
and says that ''it is an undisputed
fact that public sentiment at Mont
pelier condemns this raid All of
which is a trifle rough on public
sentiment" at the capital.
The Bellows Falls Times has en-
larged to 10 pages. The Times was
one of our leading papers under the
guidance of Hon. A. N. Swain and
the present proprietors are keeping
it in the front ranks of Vermont
journalism.
New Hampshire, through the Ex-
eter News-Letters, lays claim to the
oldest living college graduate in A.
A. Parker of Fitzwilliam. He was
gradua ted at the University of Yer
mont in 1914, and will be 100 years
old if he lives until October 8. Mr..
Parker is said to be well preserved
and likely to live for some time
The heroism of young Brokaw, the
Princeton student who was drowned
while attempting to save the life of
young woman in the Long Branch
breakers, is going to be fifty COM
memorated. The Princeton students
and alumni are going to purchase an
athletic field and erect on it mem
orial gate and tablet. 1t will be
noble monument to a noble deed.
Walton's Vermont Register, which
has long enjoyed a large patronage
in this state, has been sold by the
White River Paper company, and the
plant moved to Burlington, where it
will hereafter be published. Mr.. S.
L. Farman, long connected with the
retains an interest in the
new company. 1t is proposed to i'm
prove this Register and make it as
reliable as possible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
Gbe Californian

We hope that nobody who wanted
to enjoy the Fourth will feel hard
towards Uncle Jerry of the Agricul-
tural department on account of the
very moist atmosphere on that day.
The farmers certainly appreciated the
generous rainfall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
Like Great Railway

With it's branches running in every direction,
are the arteries and veins which convey the
blood to every part of the human system. A
cold sudden changes or exposure, may cause
poisonous acids to clog the circulation, and
then comes Rheumatism. Bewarel If you
value life, remove the obstruction with DIR.
Drummond's Lightning Remedy. You can
get large bottle at the druggists for So or
it will be sent to you by prepaid express with
mond Medicine Co., 1880 Maiden Lane
New York. Sold by Boynton & Calderwood
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09

The sympathy of the world will
go out towards the venerable Glad
stone on account of the recent death
of his oldest son. Fears are express
ed that the blow may prove too
heavy for the aged statesman and
break him down physically.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
A Carl D.

Having just returned, 1 desire to extend
my heartfelt thanks to the many
friends, for their kind assistance and loving
sympathy after the sudden death of my be-
loved husband.
CARRIE a. LANE.
ST. Johnsbury, Vt, July 8, 1891.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
Special Notices.
BuckIen,. Arnica SaIve,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Brui
ses, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all Skin Eruptions and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Flint Bros. Druggists. tel
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
JEWELRY.

Diamonds clear as dew-drops shining
On the leafy spray,
Golden Rings like sunbeams twiniug
In the noon of day.
Dainty Watches of all sizes
Ticking out the hours,
Pins of myriad quaint devices,
Horse-Shoes, Stars and Flowers.
Chains that many a maiden captures
In their golden thra11;
Earrings that would set in raptures
Beauties great and small.
Splendid Clocks with slim hands toiling
On from speck to speck,
Lovely Bracelets brightly coiIing,
That a queen might deck.
Presents for your friend or lover
Spencer can supply,
Cheap and good you will discover
If you will but try
T. c. SPENCER,
Dealer In
Fine Watches, Diamonds, Clocks,
Jewelry and Silver Ware,
40 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
WAN E .
SCREENS AIcos1,
ALL ABOUT A PIANO.

have for sale at a very low price two up
right Pianos. Good and but little
used. Also upright Piano made by
the Smith American Piano Co., which can
sell at lower prices than you would have to
pay for any other frst-class make. Send for
catalogue and description to
J. H. CARPENTER.
10 Clinton Ave, ST. Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
Deans RheumaticEPill,
Specimen Gases,

Are sure cure for all forms of Chronic and
Infiammatory Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Entirely vegetable, always safe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
HAMMOCKS.

Hammocks all prices from IS cents to So
at the Variety Store. A good large Ham
mock for S1.OO. Also Spreaders. Hooks,
Ropes, etc. Oil Stoves for rs cents. Ali
kinds of Small Hardware & Baskets.
GEO. E. GROW.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
FOR AND TO RENT.

A beautiful Village Cart and Russet Leather
Harness, at one-third Cost Price-Very nice
for Lady Children. A small and ex-
tremely pleasant Office, directly over Post
Office, to rent. CHAS. S. HASTINGS.
Insurance
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09
If YOU WANT

Nice, fresh Butter call at the grocery store OF
Horace Woods, Al Railroad street Also
Hams, Eggs, Canned Goods, and in fact all
goods usually kept in a first-class grocery
store.
HORACE I. WOODS.
At Railroad St
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-09

A. j. BATCHELDER,
Plain and Fancy Sign and Carriage
Painting.
Shop rear of Odd Fellows Block. entrance
Portland ST. Enquire at c. A. Calder
woods, 90 Railroad St, St. Johnsbury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1891.
ONE REASON.

The West Randolph Herald puts a
series of cOnundrums, such as these, be-
fore its readers: "Why is farming not
profitable now? Is the decline in farm
values on account of diminished
profits? We do not see how it can be.
What is the cause then? Will some one
explain?"
One cause for the confessed unprofit-
ableness of farming in this vicinity, and
the chief cause, is the impossibility of
securing competent helpers, either in or
out of doors, at reasonable prices.
Prices necessarily paid for such helpers
are so out of proportion to the prices
obtainable for farm products of what
ever sort that there is nothing left for
the farmers. Given plenty of men ready
to work for fair wages, the farmers of
Vermont could carry on their business in
comfort and make money. But the great
manufacturing centers have drawn
heavily from this class of the population
of the farming districts, till labOrers are
scarce throughout the greater portion of
the State, and those who remain are able
to command larger wages than the far
mers can afford to pay.
These are the facts. Now it remains
for some one to deyise remedy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23


Hon. II. G.. Root and Mrs. Root left
their home in Bennington the 10th inst.
for trip to California.
Secretary of War Proctor's son is seri-
ously i'll at his residence in Washington.
The young man has been out of health
for yeai or more.
MIR. f. II. Walcott, managing editor of
the Burlington Free Press, gets S57 ,00C
by the death of an uncle at Natck, Mass.
lie is one of the most accomplished news
paper men in Vermont.
Rev. DR.. +. II. Byngton, formerly
well known in this region, has been
elected secretary and librarian of the
New England Historic Genealogical So
cietv, with headquarters at Boston.
Mike W. Farley, formerly conductor
on the Rutland and Central roads, had
his shoulder crushed and several ribs
broken at Utica, Christmas. lie en-
ployed as conductor on the West Shore
road.
Burlington people say Stanley liet
when he said his wife was snow-bound il
Canada and could not be with him there
She and her mother were visiting in Que
bee, it appears, and didn't try to get tc
Burlington.
Mr.. James Buckham, son of President
Buckham of Burlington, has become
editor and part proprietor of "Self He'll
and Home Study" handsome weekly
published at II Huntington avenue, Bos
ton. Mr.. Buckham is an able writer ant
is almost certain of success in his uev
venture. ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
THE STATE FAIR.

The joint exhibition of the State Agri-
cultural society and the Champlain VAL
ley association will be held at Howard
park, Burlington, Sept. s, 8, 10 and IL.
Henry Chase of Lyndon is President OF
the joint fair; c. w, Brownell, Jr., of
Burlington, clerk; Col. II. NJ. Chapman,
chief marshal; c. M. Winslow of Bran.
don, superintendent of cattle, and f. Ii.
Harrington of the same town, superinten
dent of sheep.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
SOME THINGS EXPLAINED.

The State papers the other day pub
lished an account of the attempted sui
eide of IA young woman of Brattleboro.
She had been accused of theft and while
the family with whom she lived 'were
entertaining callers in the parlor, they
were startled by the report of pistol in
an adjoining room, where the girl was
found holding smoking revolver and
her dress was burning. The ball, which
she declared was intended for her heart,
had made an ugly wound just above the
knee"
Insignificant, except to the girl, as this
incident seems to be at the first thought,
it is full of meaning when carefully con-
sidered. 1t explains many otherwise in.
explicable conditions and movements in
the south part of the State which have
hitherto puzzled the people of the north
Not the least of these is eX-COmmissioner
Valentine and his "abandoned'' farms
Why those farms were abandoned, and
why Mr.. Valentine sought to plant then
with Swedes, is no longer a mystery. The
probability is that some playful bear at q
not very remote date wandered up into
the high lands between Bennington anC
Windham counties, where Mr.. Valen
tines map was beplastered with red, ant
so terrified the inhabitants that they fled
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
THE FARMERS LEAGUE AND ITS PUR-
POSES.

The newly-formed farmers league had
a meeting at st. Adams last week and
passed these resolutions:
Resolced, That we seek by organized
efforts to improve the condition of the
farmer, and so secure the general welfare
of the whole people. (2) That we be-
lieve that proper legislation Is an essen
tial means for securing our ends. (3)
That we demand reform in management
of political affairs in existing parties
without seeking the formation of a third
party. (4) That we call upon all farm
ers to join the league, that it may have
the full strength of union of all who are
to be specially benefited in the results of
our efforts. (5) That we demand econo-
my of expense in the administration of
public affairs, and to this end retrench-
ment in salaries and appropriations suited
to the depressed condition of agriculture
and reform in our system of taxation.
Co That we solicit the friendly cooper
alton of all farmers organizations and
newspapers of the State in our efforts to
promote the above-named objects.
1t is contended by the leaders of the
movement that, as every other interest
combines to promote its welfare, the
farmers must do the same or they will
suffer. Prof. Dodge, the statistician OF
the department of agriculture at Wash
ington, made an address to the league, in
which he told them that the causes of the
present depression in agriculture are un-
restricted immigration, unwise extension
of railway systems, all kinds of specula
tion by which men seek to gain living
by their wits rather than by their hands
and the middle-man. He agreed with the
league, that much good could be accom-
plished by legislation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
NOTE AND COMMENT,

Seven members of the Massachusetts
legislature are Vermonters, and all of
them are Republicans.
The great Blair will not much longer
yex the air of the Senate chamber with
long-drawn-out disquisitIons on moral
questions. The New Hampshire legisla-
ture has chosen as his successor DR.. j. ii.
Gallnger.
David kalakaua, king of the Hawaiian
islands, who died of Bright's disease at
San Francisco on Monday, was as tough
a specimen of royalty as the world afford
ed. His sister, Princess Liliuokalani, sue
ceeds him. She is the wife of John O.
Domins, native of Boston and an of
ficer in the native government.
The Rutland Herald man industriously
interviewed the farmers present at the
dairymen's meeting in st. Adams last
week on the agricultural college question
and says he found the proportion 80 to
one in favor of separate institution.
That is about the way it is among the
representative farmers of this county.
Gov. Hill was made United States
Senator, to succeed Senator Evarts, by
the New York legislature, Wednesday
He had two majority on joint ballot
Whether his acceptance of this Office
means that he will not seek to be the
Democratic candidate for the presidency
is a question which the New York paper:
cannot decide in Il manner satisfactory
to themselves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. f. W. Bird has lately had his pen
sion increased.
Mrs. Z. r. Clay is at Lebanon, y. H.,
with her mother, who is seriously i'll.
Mr.. f. +. Bond arrived home on Fri
day morning from his trip to New York
and vicinity.
Mr.. John L. Buttolph is at Winter
Park, Fla. He stood the journey well
and is rapidly improving in health.
Mr.. w. II. Aliens friends hear that he
is steadily improving in health at Phila-
delphia, where he is undergoing treat
ment.
Rey. A. d. Heaxt, presiding elder of
the Plattsburgh On. " district, has
lately visited his son, the Methodist pas
tor here.
Mr.. Geo. Williamson now drives the
express delivery team, succeeding Mr..
Gulley, who was hired for time as a
spare hand.
Mrs. James Hughes, who was in fail
ing health all the fall and early winter,
has been perceptibly better for a few
weeks past.
News comes from Washington that
Mr.. G. r. Wales, once of this town, is
temporarily acting as private secretary to
Secretary of War Proctor.
Mr. Z. c.. Bryant of the senior class
will represent the Y. NJ. c. A. of the col
lege at the convention of New England
colleges in Williamstown, Mass.
Mr.. F. a. Bond represented the local
church in the Congregational council
called at Salisbury on Tuesday for the
installation of Rev. Mr.. Barton.
Mr.. Clinton Smith is expected home on
Monday or Tuesday next. He is in
southwestern Kentucky with party of
eXcursionists from Boston and its vicin-
ity.
Mrs. Henry Hale of st. Paul, Mimi, is
visiting at Mr.. G. G. Chapman's. She
will remain here till about Feb. l, when
she will go to Mexico, accompanied by
her niece, Miss Buck of Lockport, n. Y.
Frank c. Partridge, Esq, the legal
man of the department of state, Washing
ton, was In town for few hours on
Tuesday. He had been to visit his par
ents at East Middebury and was on his
way to the capital.
Mr.. j. Il. Kingsley is now employed in
the paint shops of the railroad company
at Brattleboro. His father, Mr.. Truman
Kingsley of Glens Falls, n. Y, has re,
Gently visited in town. Though quite
advanced in years, he is still as active as
many much younger man.
DR.. f. S. Barrows of Davenport, la.
is undoubtedly the liveliest son of Mid
dlebury extant, his age considered. He
was born where his nephew, Dea. Bar
rows, now lives, March 2G, 1893. He
writes an admirable hand and says hi,
eye-sight is still good and that he never
used glasses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
CURRENT OPINION.

The Brattleboro Reformer continues to
argue that what Vermont needs is a thor
ough political house cleaning. We
coincide, and suggest that more sand and
less soft soap be used in the future,
"Lasts twice as long lIardwick
Gazette.
Nobody who knows President Buck
ham supposes that he will give up these
national appropriations of his own ac-
cord. He will fight the new college at
every point. He will manipulate the
Legislature and possibly the supreme
court, and he will defeat the will of the
people just as long as the people let him
do it. But all this will not alter the fact
that the purpose of the congressional
acts was utterly disregarded for more
than twenty years and is still practically
defeated. 1t will simply illustrate the
power of selfish politician, though q
college president and doctor of divinity,
over an Indifferent or badly organized
people, Vermont Watchman.
From sources apparently authentic the
report comes to the Herald that Gov
Page demuTred at reappointing Prof
Cooke on the board of agriculture, but
that President Buckham fairly begged to
have him retained and promised to pay
the extra $500 which the board has here
Iofore voted him AS secretary, so that the
State would be relieved of expense tC
that amount. Also, that in going about
the State as member of the board this
winter Prof. Cooke intersperses his legiti
mate work with missionary labors upon
farmers in regard to keeping the agricul
tural college where it is. Also, that let
tiers are being sent from the university Il
farmers in various parts of the State VIII,
have not been active either way in regarC
to the college, containing such statement,
of one sort and ahotheras might lead then
! to oppose removal. Also, that in making
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-23
FARM FOR SALE.

Farm OF 100 acres, two miles from Salisbury
depot on the road to Middlebury; comfortable
buildings, land in good shape. VIII sell very
low and give most favorable terms OF payment
to purchaser. Address or call on
G3S III MRS. II. u. HULETT,
West Salisbury, VT, Sept. 10, 1890.