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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
CHANGE AT THE ATHENRUM.

Mrs. Abbie M. Mcneil, who has
ohciated so long and acceptably as
librarian at the Athenaum, will re-
tire at the close of the present year.
This completes ten years of close and
faithful service in position not
easily filled. Mrs. Mcneil received
her training under the superintend-
ence of Rev. William w. Thayer, the
first librarian, whose discriminat ting
and orderly methods she has well
carried out during later years. Her
continuance so long in the Library is
evidence of the esteem in which she
has been held by the founder and
trustees of the Athen8um, as well
as by the public whom she has so
courteously and successfully served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

Father Boissonnault during his
seventeen years pastorate in St.
Johnsbury has shown himself nterest-
ed in everything which tends to build
up the town and enhance its welfare,
and has many friends outside his
own parish, who will join in con-
gratulations on this his silver jubilee.
The celebration of the festive ami
versary has been a success in every
particular and will prove memora-
BILE event in the history of the parish.
The executive committee who had
the matter in charge were Rev. L..
Marceau, Edward Fitzpatrick, Joe
Drouin, Michael Mccormick, John
Mcdonald, Peter Provencal, Louis
Demers, Edward Ling, Joe Roderer,
A. Dutill, Patrick Roach and c. Du-
boiS.
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ALL AROUND THE STATE.
The Stafe Teachers, Associafion.

1t is estimated that nearly five
hundred teachers attended the an
nual meeting of the State Teachers
association at Montpelier last week.
The sessions began on Thursday
evening with an address of welcome
by Prof Deboer of Montpelier, to
which Principal Ranger of Lyndon,
president of the association, respond
ed. On Friday morning President
Ranger delivered an excellent annual
address, and then followed full and
meaty program, comprising discus
sions on methods of teaching the
numerous studies taken up in Yer
mont schools. In the evening Hon.
A. S. Draper, superintendent of edu-
cation in New York state, gave an
address on "The essential elements
of a state school system" The ses-
sions closed at noon of Saturday,
and these officers were chosen for the
year ensuing:
President, Principal F. H. Dewart,
st. Adams; secretary, Principal F.
K. Graves, Swanton; treasurer,
Principal 6. w. Kennedy, Fairha ven;
executive committee, Principal A H.
Campbell of Johnson, A. c. Ferrin of
Manchester, and J. c. Simpson of
Bellows Falls. Prof. ]. B. Ham of
Lyndon Centre was chosen vice-pres-
ident for Caledonia county.
That Fish Dinner.
The first annual dinner of the Yer
mont Fish and Game League at the
Van Ness house at Burlington on
Wednesday of last week was a genu-
inc and enjoyable success. Over a
hundred sat down to the tables and
after the viands had been discussed
ad ibitun1, there was free and easy
talk about fish and game, with some
other topics of a general nature
taken up incidentally. Among the
speakers were Senator Proctor, Col.
Woodbury. and President Buckham.
These officers were elected for the
coming year: President, H. R. Dorr
of Rutland; secretary, ]. w. Titcomb
of Rutland treasurer, J. w. Brock of
Montpelier. A number of vice-presi-
dents were elected, among whom
was James Richie of St. Johnsbury,
who was also chosen a member of
the executive committee.
Salmon for Vermont
In accordance with his plan OF
making a prompt and lasting i'm
preston upon waters to be stocked
United States Fish Commissioner
Mcdonald will introduce large num-
bers Of yearling fish of the salmon
family into suitable streams in this
state. On Saturday one of the cars
ofthe commission, with yearling
California salmon, arrived at its
destination, and these are to be
placed in the Battenkill and in Green
river, which is a fine trout brook
Benedict brook and Madison brook
tributaries of the Battenkill river
The following distribution will
also be made: Winooski at Water
bury, 5000: Browns river Cor
the Lamoille), 5000; Indian brook
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Deaths.

At Danville, Oct 2S, William Odekirk,
aged 80 years, months.
At Sutton, Nov. 5, Mrs. Harriet, wife of
Reuben Allard, aged 81.
At West Concord, Oct. 16, Mrs. Jane. wife
of John r. Stevens. aged 81 years and II
months.
At Boston, Nov. 5, Mrs. E. D. Chaplin,
aged IS, formerly of st. Johnsbury. Inter-
ment at Greensboro, Nov. 9.
At Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 20, William
Wells Reynolds, formerly of ST. Johnsbury,
aged IS.
At Hiram Me, Nov. II, 80 of consumption
Benjamin Wakefield, formerly of Lyndon
aged 81 years, months and days. His
remains were inferred in Lyndon.
At Boston, Nov. 5, Mrs. Mary A. Thomp-
son of ST. Johnsbury, aged 65 years and 10
months.
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which the present convent stands.
The foundations were laid in the
following spring and the building
was occupied in the fall of 1888. The
beautiful residence which the priest
now occupies was purchased and
occupied in February, 1884.
During Father 8oissonnault's ad
ministration there have been 1000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

immedia tely back of
the stage were the
words "Quid Retri-
buam Dom1n
over which were the
figures "25" on a
cri m S on b a C k
ground. On elevat-
ed seats, arranged in
semi-circular form,
sa t a bout 125
young misses dress
ed in white, a part
of them carrying
small flags, while
the rest of them held
small colored ban
ners appropriately
inscribed. Theefect
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of this extensive array Of bright faces,
in its patriotic and festive setting,
was very pleasing to all who looked
upon it from the audience. The
house was crowded and the program
was an interesting one. 1t was
made up of instrumental and vocal
music, complimentary dialogues and
congratulatory addresses, the French
and English tongues being used by
the young people in carrying out
their respective parts. The children
did well, as children generally do on
such occa sions; the piano playing
showed excellent instruction in that
branch, and the choruses were pleas
ingly done; the addresses and dia-
logues were given with commenda-
BILE attention to the matter of express
sion, and the speakers were duly ap-
plauded Towards the close of the
exercises Rev. Father Boissonnault
was presented with several floral de-
signs, a silver wreath, a handsome
pitcher from the ladies Of the parish,
parlor set from the young ladies,
and several other articles attesting
the esteem in which he is held by his
people He made few remarks, ex
pressing his gratitude for what had
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

been done for him. Brief
remarks were also made
by Father Beaubien and
one or two others of the
visiting clergymen.
OTHER FEATURES.
At half-past nine yester-
day morning, after the
ringing of the chimes, sol
emn high mass was cele-
brated, Father Boisson-
nault ohcia ting and Rev.
c. P. Beaubien h aving
charge ofthe music, which,
by the way, was especial
ly fine.
At the conclusion of
the mass Bishop DeGoes-
brand of Burlin G t o n
spoke briefly, reviewing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

sisters of the con-
greg a tion of
Notre Dame of
Montreal. These
d evoted ladies
are now at the
head of a large
ardin G a n d
day school. AS
the first building
was too small FIR.
B ois onn a III t
bough t in No
VEN Der, 1882,
t h e ground on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

The vacancy will be filled by Miss
Louise L. Bartlett, well known in St.
Johnsbury, who is now librarian of
Atlanta University, Georgia.
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Marriages.

At the residence of Major G. w. Bonett,
Nov. 10, by Rev. Edward 7. Fairbanks.
Charles Montgomery of McIndoes and
Emma B. Bonett,
At Barton Landing, Oct. 27. Walter
Hatch of Danville and Geneva Mathews of
Barton.
At Me1rose, Mass, Nov. 5, by Rev. A. G.
Bole, at the residence of the brides father,
Walter Clarence Stevens and Inez Emma
Worthen, both of Melrose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

The English sermon was by Rev.
Father John Michaud of Bennington,
and the sermon in French by Rev.
Father c. P. Beaubien of Montreal.
feature of the mornings exercises
was the gift of a little more than
$5OOto Father Boissonnault, mainly
from the male members of his parish.
The presentation address in English
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE.

complete dental outfit, so per cent less
than cost. All in good repair and must be
twon. Keys to Office can be found at DR.
Perkins office and First National Bank i
anyone wishes to inspect the stock and tools
o. Z. NETTLETON.
ST IOhuSbury
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

5000; Mallett's creek, 1000; Sun
derland hollow brook, 1000; Lewis
creek, 5000; total, 10000.
accidentally Shot.
Robert, the fourteen-vears-old son
of Mrs. Bradford Wright of Swanton,
accidentally shot himself on Satur-
day while hunting at Maquam. He
died soon after the accident.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
Births.

Mrs. L. V. Knapp.
AT Danvile, Nov. 8, a son to Mr. and Mrs.
Aaron Smith.
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New Advertisements.
For SALE.

Farm containing 40 acres. Within 5
miles of ST. Johnsbury. Splendid sugar
grove for sale, quick for cash, $500
E. J. STEWART, Barnet, Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
STOVES AND WOOD FOR SALE.

One Barstow No. 2, Coal Stove nearly as
good as new, (can be in use.) Cush-
ion No 81, Box Stove burns 2 #. wood, used
two winters. Good dry 6 inch wood, most
1y maple, good dry 16 inch blocks, (sPlit
once). Will be delivered at once for cash. In
quiries nswered at 70 Main St.. Music hall.
DENNIS E MAY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

Father Boissonnault's work. here and
complimenting him and the parish
on what they had accomplished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
LOTS FOR SALE.

Mrs. James Gaffney having had her land
surveyed and divided into lots wishes to dis
pose of the same. Each lot contains II acre.
The situation is one of the most desirable in
st. Johnsbury, being both healthy and pleas
ant. Price of each lot from 5000 to $500 &C
cording to location.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
FOR SALE.

Six April Shoats, weigh from IT'S to 200
pounds. 9 three months old Shoats. 1 breed
ing Sow and Pigs. new mich Cow and
several Sheep and Lambs by
E. P. ALLEN,
St IohnsburY Centre Oct. %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
SCHOOL REPORTS.

We have just printed some reports for
district school teachers which will be found
very useful. Sent by mail post paid at the
rate of cent apiece. No order received for
less than %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12
Refers
E. .. STEELE & co.
VILLAGE HACK BUSINESS.

Wood & Stiles, the Central Street Livery
men, have put on a hack for general village
business, and prepared to fill orders
promptly. Orders can be left at the livery
office, near the Opera House, telephoned
from business places or residences
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-12

WEEK y SCHOOL.
$50 Main St.. Springfield, Mass.
Begins it's Thirteenth Annual Session, Thurs
day, Oct 1, 1891. Students enter at any
time; each independent on his set of books.
Only Business School in New England or
elsewhere, whose Principal and Assistants
are recognized expert Accountants by Courts,
CORPORATIONS and Business Men. Mr.. Ceer
is the author of a treatise bookkeeping
considered 1.-THE Standard" by all expert Ac-
countants. Complete courses in BOOK
KEEPING, SHORTHAND and TYPE-WRIT
ING. Pupils thoroughly qualified for prach-
cal business. Send for circulars.
GEO. P. GEER, Principal.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
HOME NE WS.
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.
Conference Of college presidents, Association hali'
Brooklyn, p m.
Throckmorton cour. martial Army Building, 10 3o o. M
Tammany Hall primary elections. evening
Examination Of Tom" Gould, Jefferson Market Police
Court p m.
Charity Ball, Metropolitan Opera House
Educational meeting, Madison Square Garden Assembly
Rooms, p m.
American Chemical Society, University of the City OF
New York, 10 a.
Police and Pnot Commissioners meetings.
Anthracite coal agents meeting.
New-York juvenile Asylum entertainment evening
Amateur Comedy Club theatrlcals, Berkeley Lyccun'
afternoon ard evening.
Gotham Whcemcn and Philharmonic Society entertain
ment Central Opera House. p. m
Deaf Mutes' Union League Ball. Lyric HaH, evening
St. Johns College trustees Fordham
Colorcd Orphan Asylum Christmas entertainment, one
hund red and. fori y-thrd.st and Boulevard, D. M
Lodge No. 4jf, +. and A. NJ, reception, masonic
Temple, ..
Bethany Day Nursery entertainment No 453 East Fifty
seyenth-st., p. IN.
Chinese sunday.schOol meeting No. 5i3 Atlanticave.
Brooklyn, p. IN.
Young Mems Hebrew Association entertainment, Lex
lngton-aye and Fifty.eighth-s:., p m.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
THE DISEASE IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Chicago, Dec GA dispatch from Hamilton ohio,
saws: Fully threefonrths of this citys popuhuoh oi
10000 are afflicted with the grip. The place Is MAINLY
supported by its factories. and so prevalent No
disease that moro than half the places closed down
Tn. death rate Is the highest ever known.
Winsted. Conn. Dec. 26.-Christian Absorption
women calling az the house Of Jcorge MaIh>on f'nhd
the fires out IN house cold aud the whole famiv "i
FIVE persons helpless in led with the grip Mr''
Mallison died sundGy. Her mother tdeu |" I'd.
and Madison and his two children are low, Another
death from the grip is announced. -, .s.. y.
IIaverbiu, Mass, Dec. 2S-Thc nuInper Oh cisoS ~ ~
grip in this city Is now among the thousahus. 81
6ft%cr deaths which occurred saturday nlgh' ana gu
dav nearly all the results OF the dstemper' AL
classes arr affected and business interfered WIN: ,
Troy y y Dec. IS (SpeciaD.-Water A. WOOD on
Hossick Falls. ex-COngressman and president OF ohe
Very critical condition from dis ases following an a
tack OF the grip. , c..oes boe b.an
Martin J. Townsend, eX XMemoer OF congress ma We ue1
oonsned N his he'd for several days with the grip.
Ills condition Is now favorable to recovery
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
NEW-YORK CITY.

The steamship st. Romans arrived here yesterday
from Liverpool, with blade OF her propeller broken
The Tribune has received 81 80 for the Fresh-Air
Fund from class Of boys mt Oakland. Cal, through
The Christian UniOn'
Judge Iacombe yesterday ordered that the judgment
Of the United states supreme Court In the cases OF
the condemned murde-ers Nicola Trez7a and Charles
McElvaine be made that Of the Circuit Court. He
also decided that each OF the men should pay ex-
Warden Brush, Of Sing Sing, 800 for costs.
The growers Of Sea Island cotton have for some
time been agitating the question of asdng the Gov
ernment to put protective duty on Egypt an cotton
I'm connection with this AGITATION II Is interesting TO
note that the British steamer Southgate. which ar
lived in port yet ray, br night 1890 ba es OF Egypt an
cotton.
The directors Of the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany one Of the Armstrong companies whose nshs
were recently rensured with the Lancashire, VIII meet
today To decide whether or not the company shal
continue 10 do business its own account. The
charter Of the Mutual not included in the sale 10
the Lancashire.
There will be placed on exhibition day and To-
morrow I'm Bloomngdale Brothers. at Fifty yninth-
ST. and Thirdave., four costumes which, it Is said'
were m;lae for a wcllknown society woman ana were
acquired by BlComngdale Brothers in much the same
manner rs that in which they obta!ne1 the E'louH
Astor dre,s. which seized by the Custom Hou'e
officials some tine ago tof HOu'INdiun'Vh' Inv "
hibiiion will include waltnG costume and dn"er
Gown bv FciX. walking costume By Favi r. and an
other by Raudnitz.
j. j. Murphy delivered all Interesting lecture iast
eveninr I'm the rooms of the Gaelic Society, NO II
West twenty eghthst entitled Observations on I1sh
Character. prolonged discussion followed In "hich
the dongs and sayings Of the Celt in this ana other
lands were freely criticised, and conclusion was
reached that his virtues his own, while many OIL
his faults were owing to the circumstances In winch
he has been placed.
4 vocal and musical entert2lnment was given last
evening i'm aid of the parochal school attached to ST.
IawIence's Roman Catholic Church, Eighty fDurthst'
and Parlravc. in the school hall large and ap-
prcciatvc audience attended, AMI greeted the per
formance with applause The pr SramIne cohSlsted Oh
an imitation of a musc-bOX, songs, CHRISTMAS cator''
rocitafjans i'm which the children participated wiui
skill and clcverness.
The Archaeological society he'd n regular meeting
Ioe4 prbt i'm Hamilton Hall. The lecturer OF the
evening was Professor IL. L. Richardson, OF Dartmouth
COLLEGE who has been in Greece for the last year As
dir,ctor NJ tLe American school at Athens. Ills ad
dress was an account Of his travels and experiences
In the places he had visited Professor Richardson
has hocn offered the chair Of Greek In stanford Uni
vcrsltv and starts for California to-day 10 look over
tbe ground with yi.w Of accepting the place
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
LINGEMAN LOCKED CP At BELLEFCE
TIE MAN WHO WANTED MR.. VANDERBiLIs :
BRNNS IS \ DANGEROUS LUNATlC'

TIE MAN WHO WANTED MR.. VANDERBlLIs :
BENNs IS A DANGEROUS LUNATIC
.Tohn e.. Linceman the unatic who was arrested
last saturday night by Policeman southcimer when lie
was demanding admission To Cornelius NanderoitS S
house. 30 that lie could rs he said. get Mr. Wander
bl.'s brains is confined in the insane pavilion at
Bellevue Hospital, and VIII Ie cohmtoed 10 au S''no
asylum In Il day Of two.
DR. Fitch The in anity expert who pronounced
Edward NJ Field insane, and Dr.. Douglas examined
Lingeman yesterday and both physicians say that he
is unSound mestally. Yesterday was not the nrSt
time that DR.. Douglas declared Lingeman insane on
November 20 last the brought to the hospital
and DR.. Douga, and other physicians there discovered
that II was dangerous to permit him to be at large
and the next day he was taken to Bloomingdale
Asylum How he succeeded in getting out Of that
| institution the doctor is unable to say.
1T would be impossible to cure Llngeman In a
month or even ten months said DR.. Fitch yesterday,
and he shGih not have been permitted to leave the
asylum. Iii, malady is not Of the violent kind but
he Is liable TO do some foolish things that might re
suit In great loss Of life. and Is Just as dangerous
TO leave him at large rs a ravlng maniac"
Dr. Douglas, who seen at the hospital last night,
said that Lngeman was man who desired notol1cN
and his malady led him TO do sensational thing, and
20 make ridiculous statements.
The insane freaks Of 30 many cranks recently arc
| alarming the relatives OF many supposed harmless
lunatics, said Dr. Douglas They are afraid that
they MAJ be foolish enough = attempt 10 repeat the
actions OF NorcrOs, the bomb tlirowcr, or Roth, the
man who attempted 10 a>sas,nato Dr. Hall, and they
have come 10 for advice. our advice is to place
| thc charges in institution, and no doubt the
asylums Will soon receive many patients. These
supposed harmless foolish persons read the newspaper
accounts OF the insane acts Of unatcs and they get
all sorts OF idea into their heads None Of them ought
to bc at large
The occupation Of IAngeman l. pnt down Oa the
records at Bellevue Hospital clerk, but IT was
learned that hc had not done any work for some time.
lie lived with hi father at No. bl6 East Eleventh
81 erd spent of his time at the gymnasium Of
tie Young Mems Christian. Association I'm Twenty
third ST. lie something Of ali athlete, but he
practscd too much u running long and short distances
his father SAYS. ana that Il the reason, Mr.. ngema
declares, that his son Is deranged.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEI'
JERSEY CITY.

TAXPAYERS REBEL AGAINST THE klN"'
The action OF the Democratic ring Hso idii ~
making enormous increases OF valuations oi p'op0''
in Inc city, and also largely increasing tne 'aA ''
to enable the ring to raise money TO sqnahder III .''
reckless cxtravagance, will como before the Les's
Ioture next month The Board Of Tax Commissioners
are sole and supreme in fixing valuations ana Hoih
their assessment there is no appeal, except ~ '
state Board OF Tax Commissioners, ana many iaIs0
nroperty holders have refused TO pay their taxes '
year and have made an appeal to this Board i"c
matter will come before the Legislature in the io Vi
n bill creating local board OF tax appea'' 10 ao' "
dependently OF the Tax Commissioners. Inc propos
tion does not suit Robert Davis and his foho"hS o
I. does pease Dennis Mclaughlin and his following III
the ring. lie and Davis are at losgerheiuS vi u,i'
nont and the fight be ween the two leaders OF 'he
machine has already developed into not one D''l'
is backed by Mayor Cleveland and few oher hu"sr'
office holder and seekers, and Mclaughlin Is e"'o'i
aged by the suffering property holders
Valuations were increased more than So"oooo'
and the lax rate was increased from S2O7o per 7iooo
70 S2s 40 per 81 900, notwithstanding the enormously
increased valuations. The acts of John d. "ormfn
md John Priggc, the Democratic members oi tie
Board, we're protested against by commissioner Da'u
w Lawrence the Republican member. Ills protest
has been backed so extensively by the suffering tN,
payers that determined chort VIII DG rh1nt I't,,.
secure n board Of appeal from he next Le4isiatuif
Davis thoroughly realizes the hard fight he mas On ms
hands 10 prevent the creation Oi th.s bOafu ai ~, on
at work endeavohng to get promises ntv irUm, not o
sunport the bill Recently be went into the peer Snop
NJ Z PADDY. O'Ne the Assemblyman from the ~ ~ ~
District and its machine leader and he toia ~ eu hi
that IL he stood by the bill O'Ne Woh'n liicur "
disnleas,Ire O'Neil it is said declared that nc Ill
tended to support the bill.