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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-04-21
LIVING Wits
At GreeleY'S Fish Market

You will always find a complete assortment
of fresh fish, P. r. oysters 40 cts. a quart,
oysters opened from the shell 60 cts. a quart,
clans opened and in the shell. Orders by
mail promptly delivered and Greeley pays the
postage.
40 r. r. ST., Under Bailey's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-04-21

by the Mary Howe Company at St.
J~ohnsbury Monday evening
The real estate and personal property
OF the late Laura A. Weeks will be sold
at auction Wednesday April 9th.
Farmers report a big run of sap Friday,
Saturday and Monday; more than all
the rest of the season combined.
The Danville creamery made SOOd
pounds of butter in the month Of March
and paid its patrons 25c per pound.
The remains of Charles c. Stone, 4
former resident of this place were brought
here from Billerica Falls, Mass, Saturday
for interment.
Capt. H. o. Bixby of Chelsea was in
town Tuesday inspecting the local camp
of Sons of Veterans. He was the guest
of DIR. F. L. Beckwith.
Ezekiel Wright, who lately purchased
the Shipman farm, died very suddenly of
heart disease at his home in Caribou, Me.
The remains were brought here Saturday
and the funeral held Sunday at Mrs.
Vests.
Easter was fttingly observed at the
Congregational church Sunday. There
was a fine display Of flowers. In the
evening Rev. Mr.. Young of Caribou, Me,
delivered an interesting discourse.
At the democratic caucus Saturday
night, the following delegates were elected
to attend the state convention at Mont
pelier: Charles ingalls,, F. ]. Preston,
Salina Davis, George l. Green and B. D..
Hartshorn.
A meeting was held at the town hall
Wednesday evening for the purpose of
organizing a band for the coming sum-.
mer. Considerable interest was mani
tested and 20 members, mostly ex-
perienced players, were selected. This isl
a step IN the right direction. With the
hearty support OF our citizens and the
talent we have in town there is no reason
why the Danville band should not be one
of the best in this part of the state.
The residents of Danville Green and(
vicinity most heartily and sincerely ap-
preciate the faithful services rendered by
Rev. John Morse, our Methodist minister
about to leave us and it is with q feeling
of great regret to us all. We consider
Brother Morse one of the best minister's
has ever labored at this church, and
no person can honestly find one word of
fault in his labors. Brother Morse came
to us two years ago being obliged to live
in the vestry as no parsonage was built
and he has worked early and late to &C
cOmplish the result-a beautiful new par
sOnage. 1t was the desire and wish of
all that Brother Morse return to Danville
to enjoy his comfortable hO1ne he labOred
so hard and put up with so many incOn-
veniences. Rev. Alfred Gregory of New
port Center succeeds him.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
peech end used vigorous language

speech end used vigorous language
against the majority report. There
were several lively passages between
the delegates growing out of this dis
cussion. There was finally q call of the
roll demanded on the majority and
minority reports, which resulted as fol-,
lows: For minority report, $50; against,
521. The report of the majority was
then adopted without division, and q
c was then taken until 8 o'clock.
In the evening Permanent Chairman
Ritter was escorted to the chair. After
he had made a brief address, the on
vention adjourned until $3.50 Thursday
morning.
Second Day.
When the Prohibition National Con-
vention was called to order Thursday
morning the Platform Committee was
still at work. and 1t was evident that it
would take some time to harmonize the
conflicting interests represented ''erein.
Three hours pulling and h... ny by
the full committee. in addition to the ALL
night session OF the subcommittee, left
matters still in bad shape. The pre-
amble OF the platform vas complete,
and the alcohol and woman suffrage
planks, but the committee seemed at odds
over the %utterance upon the financial
question. 1t was finally settled that the
report of the committee would be in favor
OF free coinage. The tarlif was the next
subject taken up in the committee.
At the request of a number of dele
gates "The Queen of the Prohibition
party" as she was introduced by Chair
man Ritter, Miss Willard, was called
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
JOHN D. eoueH.

upon for a speech. Miss Willard de-
clared that she was not in favor Of flu
sion. and closed 10y pledging herself and
the w. c. I. U. to stand by the Prohi-
bition party.
DIR. j. G. Evans. of Abingdon. ILL.,,
presented a plea for contributions to en-
able the National Committee to prose-
cute its work, and subscriptions to the
amount of $2O, 600 were taken before the
session adjourned, which it then did I'M
til 2 O'Clock in the afternoon
Apparently realizing the fact that too.
much time had already been wasted, and
that nominations should be reached with
as little delay as possible, the delegates
were prompt in assembling for the after
o session. For five hours the con-
vention discussed the platform and the
discussion ut times became warm and
spirited. The resolutions were finally
agreed upon and adopted, and the con-
vention again adjourned until evening.
Nominations for President were the
first thing in order at the night session.
John p. st. John nominated Gen. John
Bidwell, of California, John L. Thomas
presented the name of w. Jennings
Demorest, New York. and L. B. Logan
named Gideon T. Stewart, of Ohio.
But ballot was necessary to de-
eide, the result being: Gen. John Bid
we'll. $50; w. Jennings Demorest, 1879;
Gideon T. Stewart, l79.
The Vote by state
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
DR.. SARGENT.
LYMAN BEEcHER
EDWARD c.

the proceedings began with the playing of
the hymn, America, on the immense orr
gan, aided by a bugle band on the stage.
The audience rose and joined in singing
the hymn. At this time the body of the
hall was filled, and the galleries were
about half occupied.
Chairman Dickic, Of the National
Committee, then called the convention
to order and introduced DIR. j. q. Evans,
of Hedding College, Illinois, who for
mally opened the convention with
prayer, after which the delegates We're
welcomed to the city by Rev. DIR. Lock-
wood, of Cincinnati.
Prof. Dickie responded to the adj
dress, and closed by naming Gov. st.
John as Temporary Chairman.
Wild cheering and the waving Of flags
and handkerchiefs greeted the mention
of the name of ex-Gov. st. John. The
shouting was renewed again and again
as the noted Kansan stepped forward,
assumed the gavel, and addressed the
convention.
The ex-Governor's speech was heart
lily applauded by the delegates.
On motion of Mr.. Cleghorn, Of Wis
consln, the roll of States was called.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Let There Re Peace

In the gastric region. II troubled with nausea
from sea sickness, biliousness or other cause,
Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters will Immediately
put q stop to the stomachic disturbance. A
prominent and most unpleasant feature Of
liver complaint is nausea in the morning.
The symptoms disappear and the cause is re-
moved by the Bttters. Many persons have
very delicate stomach which trifiing indis-
cretions in eating or drinking. or even some
sight that is repulsive. disorder. Such per-
sons cannot act more wisely than to invigorate
their digestive region with the Bitters. q tonic
specially adapted to reinforce it. For malaria,
rheumatism, kidney troubles. and nervousness
the Bitters will be found marvelously bene-
fetal. and when sleep is untranquil and appe-
title variable II coon improves both. It IL, in
TACT, a most comprehensive and delightful
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
New York gave 8 votes to Bascom.

~
When the result was known the band
played Hail, Columbia" and the usual
shouting and general hurrah took place.
The roli-call for candidates for Vice
President was ordered, and the follow
ing candidates were presented: Sam
Small OF Georgia, William Satterlee Of
Minnesota, Joshua Levering Of Mary
land, j.. B. Cranfill Of Texas, and Thos.
r. Carskadon of West Virginia. Small
Withdrew before a vote was taken.
The totals oil the first ballot for Vice
President were: lowering. $50; Cranfill,
1856; Satterlee. 26: Carskadon, 81.
Enough changes were made before the
figures were announced to give Cranfill
Of Texas 4l6 votes, y more than enough
to win. DR.. Crantll was called to the
stage and made IL stirring addr- ss. and
at z:l0 u. M. Friday, the convention adj
journed sine die.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

and each delegation announced the
members it had selected for representa-
ton on the committees, after which the
convention adjourned until four O'Clock
in the afternoon.
The attendance, though not as large
at the second session as at the earlier
one, was over 5000. The exercises
were opened with prayer by the Rev.
Father Mahoney, Of st. Paul, MINI. It
was decided OF motion that all former
nominees Of the National Prohibition
party be invited to seats on the plat
form. This was carried amid applause.
It was shown that both Judge Black
and the Rev. John Russell, the nominees
for 1872, were present. H. A. Thompson,
the Vice Presidential nominee in 1880
with Neal Dow, was present.
Sam Small, on the part Of the minori-
ty OF the Committee on Credentials,
arose to make a minority report. He, in
behalf of fifteen States. protested
against the action and recommended
ton Of the majority, and made a strong
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Webster,s l,ictionarlc.,

suit against the Texas siftings Co. of New
York, for Offering a 50 years old reprint Of
the edition of Webstcr's Unabridged as
premium for subscribers for their paper,
are devoting their attention to several
other suits of u like nature now in the
courts. the Topeka Capital Co. of Topeka,
Kansas, being one OF the latest. They
claim they are compelled to do this in JUS
tice alike to the public and to themselves,
and have therefore given directions to
their attorney to prosecute in every case
where u publisher makes use Of misleading
announcements.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
The People of Europe.

The most densely peopled continent
is Europe. The number of people in
Europe is known with a great degree
of accuracy. There are about $780,
600, 900 people; and the continent
which accommodates all these people
is SO small that there are upon it an
average of %ninety-three people to the
sluare mile.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Italian Boots.

italian boot factories are manu-
featuring boots of a single pattern.
The heels and soles are not sewn on.
but riveted to the uppers in such a
way that If the heels are worn down
on one side they can be taken off and
turned round. Worn soles can be re-
moved in the same way and new
ones put on.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
r. DICKIE.

SANCEL t. bICKIE. Wednesday morn.
ing. A huge American flag surmounted
the stage and supported portraits of
Washington, Lincoln, Neal Dow and
Frances Willard,
The first cheering was that which
greeted the Massachusetts delegation,
which entered in a body carrying opened,
light-gray parasols, and singing q CAM
paign tune. 1t was 1890 o'clock when
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Coin I'm . Potato.

A gentleman in ireland recently.
on cutting open a potato at dinner,
found in the center a half sovereign,
around which the vegetable had
grown. Though %discolored it was in
a good state Of preservation, and is
now a pretty ornament to a watch
chain.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

No MAN is born into this world
whose work is not born with him;
there is always work, and tools to
work withal, for those who will, and
blessed are the heavy hands of toll.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
A MAD POET

rushed into Q newspaper Office recently.
and threatened to "clean OUT the es-
adjustment, because they printed his
verses wrong. Said he : IT wrote, TO
dwell forever in q grot Of peace and
you idiots put It "a pot Of g~rease.'n
The mortified editor presented him
with . vial of DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. q years subscription and an
The little "Pelletsr positively cure
sick and nervous headache, biliousness.
costiveness, and oil arrangements Of the
stomach, bowels aud liver. Its q large
contract. but the smallest things In the
world do the business Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They're the small
est, but the most effective. They 70 to
work in the right way. They cleanse
and ~renovate the liver. stomach and
bowels thoroughly-but they do It
mildly and gently. You feel the good
they debut you don't feel them do
ing It.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, because they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is returned.
You only pay for the good you get.
That's the peculiar plan all DR..
Pierce's medicines are sold on, through
druggists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

arms OF the several
States, palms, and
flowers, and prohibi-
ton ms cription
when the delegates
to the sixth annual
convention of the
Prohibition party,
more prompt than
the delegates OF the
older political par
ties, began to Ale in
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

"BURaLAR-PRooF GLASS" is among
the late inventions. The domestic
window cleaner would be more inter.
ested In dirtrproof glass
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
a Growing island.

In 1867 Falcon Island-which, by the
way. still continues to grow-was then
one and four-tenths miles long and 165
feet above the water in the highest
place. In 1890 1t was nearly two miles
long and q mile wide, and had two
active volcanoes.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

FIVE soda crackers, devoured without
drinking, in 4 minutes and 90 seconds,
is the latest g%ormandizing feat of a
Kansas freak.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

AFTER absenting himself for thirty
two Years, Edward Dimoch returned to
his parents at Middletown, Conn, re-
Gently.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

NERVOUS. bilious disorders, sick head
ache. indigestion. loss OF appetite and con-
%stipation removed by B~cecham's pills.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

j. n. ANDREWS, of. West Rockport,
Me-, interfered in a cut fight the other
day, and nov carries seventeen wounds.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

j. A. JOHNSON. Medina. n. y. saws:
"Hall's Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by
Druggists. 75c.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

WHILE endeavoring to swallow a
mouse IN owl choked to death ut Mock
amixon a few days ago.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

BLOOD VESSELS ARE SOMETIMES BURST by
whooping cough. HALk's HONEY OF HoREHouND
AND TAK relieves IL.
PIKLss TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure in one Minute.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
august.
lOWer

am Post Master here and keen
q Store. Ihave kept August Flower
for sale for some time. I think it is
a splendid medicine" E. A. Bond,
p. NJ, Pavilion Centre, N. Y.
The stomach is the reservoir.
If it fails, everything fails. The
liver, the kidneys, the lungs, the
heart, the head, the blood, thenerves
all go wrong. If you feel wrong,
look to the stomach first. Put that
right at once by using August
Flower. It assures a good appetite
aud a good digestion. Q
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

A MISS is as good as a mile. This is
probably why a man doesn't feel the
distance when he's got a nice girl with
him
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
GEN. BIDWELL GETS IT.
PRoHislrI0Nlsrs NAME HIM
FOR PRESIDENT.

Excitement Over the Debate ON Platform
Free Coinage 10 Defeated, but Financial,
Tarin. and Anti-Liquor Planks Adopted
Convention Proceedings.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
The sklll and Knowledge

Essential to the production of the most
perfect and popular laxative remedy
known have enabled the California Fig
Syrup Co. to achieve "a great success in the
reputation of its remedy. Syrup Of Figs.
as IL is conceded to be the universal laXu-
tive. For sale by all druggists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

ST. PAUL. MIMI, Octobsr. 1850.
PRESENTLY had the opportunity Of testing tbs
celebrated Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic In .
very severe case. A poor widow to whom 1 have
frequently given aid and assistance in my
capacity o. City Missionary, sent her l2-year-old
daughter to ms one evening to procure neces-
sary aid while she was relating her destitution
and stating that her mother was now nearly to-
tally blind. the poor child suddenly fell into an
epileptic at. I gave her two bottles of your
nedicine. and the girl is now we'll md happy,
and the support Of her aged mother. The Lord
be thanked! I think that such a case as this
rebounds to your honor and to the glory of Him
above, who has givcn you the knowledge to pre-
pare such a blessing for suffering humanity.
E. B. lRMSCHER, Missionary.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
First Day.
Cincinnati special

The big Music HILL was gay with aaunt-
ing banners, national fia1s. coats Of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

LIGHT travels at the rate of 200, 600
miles in n second, but it is a small con-
ISOLATION TO think of it when you full over
a w%heelbarrow in the dark.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Tho Only One Ever r,nted-c You
Find tho XArIS

There is IL 3-inch display advertisement
In this paper this week. which has no two
true of each new one appearing each week
from The DIR. Hartcr Medicine Co. This
house places IL ,Crcsccnt' on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word. and they will
return you BOOK BEAUTIFUL I~ITHouRApHs,
or SAMPLES FREE
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
Az Large

As . dollar were the scrofuls
sores on my poor little boy,
sickening and disgusting.
They were especially severe
on his legs. back of his ears
and on his head. Igave him
Hoods sarsaparilla. In two
weeks the sores commenced
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

and healthy flesh and skin formed. When he had
taken two bottles of HOODS SAlsSAPARILL.A
he was free from sores.- HARRY x. Ruuy. BOX :Se.
Columbia. Penn.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08
..Why
Are You
Sick?''

knew it. Oh, bother the doctori Get a
bottle of Ngehadt Compound, and take it
faithfully, as I have done. I've beenthrough
this thing myself, but am never troubled
now. Do as 1 tell you, my friend"
PENDENT women WIN hest understand their
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-08

HOODS PILLS are . mild, gentle, painless. s.iv
and efttcient cathsrtic. Always eliuble. xc.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-05-13
East ThotfOrd,

A large number witnessed the big
fire az Lyme Tuesday evening. Mr..
Piper and son have the sympathy of
our people.-George Blood went to
Boston, Monday from there he intends
going west.-Mrs. Barrie has returned
and opened her home after a three
months absence.-Mr. Hastings colt
took fright and ran away with a har-
ness attached to it, and was badly hurt.
Mr.. Newell of Hanover, Mr. Fellows
of Lyme, and Mr.. Jones of this place,
are putting IN new telephone line to
Lyme, and then they go to STAFFORD
closes at the Hill this week,
Misses Child, Emerson and Slater
will be home during vacation.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-05-13
North ThetfOrd.

Mrs. Ruth Morris and daughter from
Chelsea, are spending a few weeks at
her parents in Lyme. byron Earle
made his mother and sisters a short
visit last week.-Charles Porter and
family also Henry Porter returned to
their home in Fall River, Mass, Thurs
day morning. Mrs. Clara Abbott to
Melrose and Miss Hattie Porter to
Provincetown by the same train. Mr..
Ephram Porter with Mrs. Geo. Porter
and daughter remained until Saturday.
Henry Downer has been on the sick
list for the past week, also Mrs. D.
Emerson, 1.-The friends of Miss Emma
Adams, who is in Colorado, will be
pleased to learn that her health is
much improved, she writes that she
IS feeling as well as ever.-Mrs. Lizzie
Baxter has returned to Norwich.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-05-13
STAFFORD.

Last Friday was a day of accidents
in district No. 9. Willie Bruce while
fixing fence for Il. L. Hatch in at
tempting to sharpen stake, cut his
foot quite badly, so that the services of
doctor was called. He is doing well
at this time. Wilbur F. S. Scribner,
while driving cattle, piece of the
whip lash struck him on the upper lid
of the right eye and cut through the
lid, which necessitated his being car
ried to Hanover to have it dressed by
DR.. Smith, but at this writing is doing
well and the Dr. thinks he will save
the EYER. a. Hatch's steam whistle
i heard again in our midst.-Alanson
G. Smith suit VS.. the town of Strafford
is settled, by the town paying his dam
age claimed. The suit was brought
for turning water on his land from the
petition is out for new
road from the south village to Sharon
line