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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
VERMONT IN CONGRESS.

Washington letter in the Sun
day Springfield Republican has this
word in regard to the Vermonters in
congress:
1.-The Vermont delegation in the two
houses of congress is still strong one in
spite of the retirement of Mr. Edmunds.
Senator Morrill, is looked up to as the
father of the senate and one of the sound
est heads on finance in the entire body
His recent absence from the
chamber during the illness of his wife
caused sincere regret, not only from the
sympathy which all felt for him, but
from the lack of his counsel and clear
views on the committee on finance. Ex-
Secretary Proctor and Gen. Grout make
a striking-looking pair, with strength of
character stamped on the faces of both,
as they saunter arm-in-ar1n from the
senate to the house or back again Gen
Grout has stood some bitter attacks
from disappointed politicians at home,
but the people of Vermont are not easily
influenced by that sort of thing, and Yer
mont will be the loser if she does not
send him back again. Judge Powers,
with no previous record here, has always
made his mark by his judicial mind and
keen legal ability. l have heard a dem
ocratic representative, himself lawyer,
say that Judge Powers was one of the
ablest lawyers in the house. His vote
last week to seat the democratic con-
testant in the Pennsylvania case showed
that he has not yet fallen into the parti-
san groove which it is so hard for men
who come here to keep out of, and which
leads them to submit their Judgment
and conscience to the decree of the party
caucus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
VERMONT NEWS.

Miss Asenith Bennett Of Brattle-
boro is 1O1 years old.
Luther Hunt, New Haven farm
er, hanged himself in his barn on
Friday.
Springfield has bonded itself in the
sum of $4,000 to aid the pro-
posed Black River railroad.
VIM O. Day of Chester, 40 years
old, committed suicide on Sunday
night by hanging.
Clark Jones of East Bethel was
severely hurt in trying to stop a rum
away.
The @. A. R. post at Craftsbury
propose to build hall, and have
5000 already raised.
Vermont granite dealers will have
$4,000 monument OF Barre granite
at the Worlds fair.
Samuel J. Tilden's cane is now in
the possession of Casper A. Skeels of
st. Adams.
The state firemen are to hold their
annual tournament at Middlebury
on June % and 80.
| TIC OOlI anniversary OF the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Smith occurred Monday, February
90, at Burlington.
Principal ]. { Simpson of Bellows
Falls high school has been elected
superintendent of schools at Ports
mouth, N. H.
The Vermont associa ton of life un-
derwriters will hold their quarterly
meeting and banquet a Brattleboro
tonight.
E. B. Baldwi and wife of Sharon
celebrated th,ir golden wedding re-
Gently. Ten children and four grand
children assisted.
Barre boy who ran away two
years ago, charmed by the attrac-
tions of circus. has been found at
work IN the woods al Belvidere.
new marble company was or.
ganizcd at Rutland on the Sd, with
a capital stock 81 100000. c. H
Fitch is president
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
LITERARY NOTES.

The March number of Good House
keeping is filled with matter of so
uniform excellence that it would be
unjust to mention few of the many
good articles which are contained in
its handsome pages, while emitting
others of equal merit. 1t is journal
for the home and the home interests !;
sensible, modest, and entirely free
from the sensational, vaporing
methods which are adopted by many
of the publications of the present
day.
It's reported that Harpers Bros. of
New York are soon to begin the pub
LEGATION of high class illustrated
sporting weekly, presumably under
the editorship of c. w. Whitney.
The idea has grown out of the cordial
reception accorded to the weekly de-
partment devoted to sports and con-
tributed by Mr.. Whitney in Harper's
Weekly, which was inaugurated by
Richard Harding Davis
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
HOW TO WORD AN ADVERTISE
MFNT.

A man was denouncing newspaper
advertising to a crowd Of listeners
Last week" said he, Il had an
umbrella stolen from the vestibule of
the church. 1t was gift, and valu-
ing it very highly l spent double its
worth in advertising, but l have not
recovered it,"
How did you word the advertise
ment ?" asked a merchant.
Here it Isl said the man, pro-
ducing slip cut from a newspaper
The merchant took it and read:
Lost, from the vestibule of the
church. last Sunday evening, black
umbrella. The gentleman who took
it will be handsomely rewarded by
leaving it at No. = High street,
Now" said the merchant, Il am
a liberal advertiser and have always
found it paid me well. A great deaf
depends upon the manner in which
the advertisement is put. Let US try
your umbrella again, and if you do
not acknowledge that advertising
pays l will purchase you a new one.
The merchant took a slip of paper
from his pocket and wrote:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17

sidered fit only for stock ranges.
Little pains were taken to cultivate
the soil. Now, the well cared for
vineyards and fields of alfalfa grass.
and large orange and olive gardens,
show that the farmers from various
parts of the world mean to utilize
the soil in a more profitable way
than merely for sheep or cattle
ranches.
At first, many accepted the dictum,
Tickle the earth with plow and it
will laugh into harvest" and their
mode of agriculture differed but little
from that Of the Zulus in Africa.
Ordinarily, if the season proved
favorable, good crops were obtained.
Now the deep sub-soiI plows and
other agricultural implements are in
use, and the heavy yields which COM
mand good prices show the value of
good husbandry.
National City, three miles from
San Diego, is finely laid out and only
waiting for boom" to increase it's
Importance and value. Large sums
of money have been invested in build
ings and in building lots by specula-
tors from the East, but present APP
pearances indicate that they may
have to wait some years ere their ex-
pectati are realized. From eleva-
tons in this vicinity the view is fine.
On the south, far away into Mexico
appear outlines of high mountains
and table-lands. On the north, only
a hundred miles distant, are seen the
snow-capped San Bernadino noun
tains. Over all lies sunshine rare
lv broken by a cloud, and besides,
there plays as the San Diegoans
says,-''A gentle breeze that never
fails to fan one, yet never loses its
temper
Religious denomination are we'll
represented in this part of California.
The Methodists are most numer-
Gus, Presbyterians come next, then
Catholics. There are a few Chinese
who keep laundry establishments
and on the Sabbath meet for in
struction, but the bulk of the Chinese
are at San Francisco.
Coronado Beach is one of the most
popular resorts, summer and Win
ter, to be found in this state The
principal hotel is said to be surpass-
only by the Ponce De Leon in ST.
Augustine, Florida.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE
SOUTH.

By the census sta tistics the NOR
tally among whites for the census
year 1880 was 14.74 per 1000 for
the whole United States, including
the South; and for the Southern states
alone, from Maryland to Louisiana
inclusive, it was but IA Oh per 1000
By the best of all demonstrations,
therefore, the South is proving the
salubrity of her climate, the fertility
of her soil, the extent of her natural
resources and her fitness to support
a large population. An empire in
extent, her lands are still not one
half occupied. Her population per
square mile averages about one-third
that of the average Northern state
and but one-ffth of the more popu-
lous ones. The sole condition which
prevents a large immigration both
from abroad and from the northwest
ern states from taking advantage
OF the opportunities open in the
South is ignorance of the situation.
Such ignorance cannot be of long
duration. Briefly, there is not else
open to the Anglo-Saxon race with
SUCH val leu anu great fSSOuIC6S anu
such propitious and easy con-
ditions oflife and labor, so abundant
ly supplied with rivers, harbors, and
| with lines Of railroads transport
alton, so well located to COM
mand the commerce Of both hemi-
spheres. The prophecy Of what our
people will make Of these advantages
in the struggle for commercial SUI
premacy among the nations of the
earth is but family written in wha t
has already been done, under adverse
conditions, by each section working
alone. Now their united strength
will be brought to bear on the east
est part of the problem. The most
progressive race on earth-the leaders
of the world in Silence, in invention, in
wealth, in energy and enterprise-will
here develop the greatest natural
resources under the most favorable
conditions possible.-[G Gen. E. p Alex
ander, in the March Forum.
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Conservative Investments.

Conservative Investments.
NORTHW WESTERN
GUARANTY LOAN COMPANY,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Cash Capital, $3.50, 100000
Guaranty Fund, $50, 100000
Surplus and Profits, 125, 100000
EASTERN AGENTS.
Frank H. Fisher, Burlington, VT.
Industrial Trust Co., Providence, R. I.
Neher & Carpenter, Troy, N. Y.
Chapman Banking Co, Portland, Me.
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State St., Boston
Manhattan Trust CO., New York.
w. Rodman, Drexel Building, Phil
delphia, Pa.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17
BAY STATE
Guitars, MandoIins and Banios

These have received the highest honors in
competition. Six silver, three bronze, one
gold medal and three diplomas
Musical instruments of every description,
including H agnes excelsior and VIM. B. Titon
guitars, band and orchestral instruments,
strings, etc. Send for catalogue.
j. C. HAYNES 81 CO., Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-17

Buy your Fish, Oysters and CLAIMS of w.
o. GREELEY of st. Johnsbury. You will
get The Best Every Time. He will call at
your house either Thursday afternoons or
Friday mornings. Will also visit neighbor-
ing towns during the week.
z School ST., Paddock Village.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

a colored murderer was lynched at
Manchester, Tenn.
North Carolina delegates 10 the Chicago
convention favor Cleveland.
Robert Beetle. a farmer of rolland,
Mus. committed suicide by hanging.
Shirman W. Bdwel, Collinsville
Conn farmer blew his brains out with
gun.
The Christian Endeavor society pro-
poses the erection of million dollar hotel
in Chicago.
1t Is rumored that Gladstone would
like the opportunity OF Liberal victory
to enter the house Of lords.
Judge Blodgett is 10 resign to become
one OF the counsel for the United States
In the Behring sea arbitration.
The Newfoundland government is con-
sidering the question Of entering the mo-
Gus vivendi proposed by Canadn.
Lord Salisbury has come out for fair
trade" in n speech at Hastings. Gladstone
was attacked on the Irish question.
The comptroller Of the currency has
called for report OF the condition Of all
national banks at the close Of business
May L.
Frank Banding, brakeman on the
Boston aud Albany railroad died at
Worcester, Mass. from injuries received
In the freight yard.
General Longstrcst has become very in
firm with advancing years. and Is so deaf
that all conversation with him has to b
carried on through an ear trumpet.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
PROBABLY A MURDER.
Developments in the
leet Tragedy.
MAMMA { MAYS TROUBLE.
A Young Man Confesses to Have Been
the Author Of it.

CLAREMONT, y. H.. May ~ The au-
topsy on the body Of Reuben H. Ieet was
finished last evening under the direction
of DR.. Richmond OF Windsor. The body
seemed, Oh different parts. to be covered
with some kind OF oil The left side was
burned TO u crisp, and in many places
bones protruded through the skin. There
was wound back Of the left ear which
proved TO have been made with shotgun.
The hole measured two inches in depth
and reached to the beginning Of the YER.
tebrae bone.a the atlas was found broken
by the force OF the charge, and large guam
titles Of shot were found embedded in the
bone.
The neiglbors all seem to favor the
murder side ~ the case The wound was
at direct righ. angles with the body aud
it seems impo siblc that Leet should havo
held the gun in such position rs to pro-
daee u wounG like this IL would seem
that charge of shot entering from q gun
held in close proximity would Of neces-
sity tear its way clear through the head
IL not blow the head off. Again, IL seems,
II the charge had come from distance it
would have scattered some aud made more
than one hole.
The mysterious part of the affair IL the
apparent saturation OF I.eet's garments
with some kind Of oil. Some believe the
greasy substance came from the burning
fat, but physicians believe this impossible.
The affair isas yet shrouded in mystery.
State Attorney w. w. Stickney arrived
yesterday, and the examination Of wit
ness es began before Justice Thrasher The
first witness called produced quite an ex-
citement in the old-fashioned kitchen,
used ms the court room. Mrs. Lydia Leet,
wife OF the dead man. was first called.
She claimed no knowledge OF the deed.
All she knew was that Leet left the house
early, and at o n. m. she went to meet him
aud found him lying in the field, his
clothing blazing and q gun lying by his
side. Altogether she produced quite .
dramatic scene.
The oldest boy told straightforward
story, He woke on the day OF the tragedy;
was sleeping with Wctherb,e. They arose
together, went tn the barn, aid chores, ate
breakfast, went to the field together, and
knew nothing OF the trouble until his
mother came 10 the field, telling him his
father had committed suicide. The sus-
pected man, Wetherbee. has always borne
a rather poor Z. putation. Altogether the
affair creates intense excitement amongst
the farmers Of the vicinity, and deep
mystery hangs over the case.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
ONCE,AGAlN.
The Pawtuckets Were Beaten by tI
Brocktons Yesterday.

The Pawtuckets Were Beaten by the
Brocktons Yesterday.
The Pawtuckets got beaten in Brockton
yesterday by being outballed. The home
team seemed to tie a shoe string to the
ball in the ozark Secrets" half OF each
inning, so that their batting would be
short.
The Brocktons tried Lincoln, pitcher
formerly with the Cleveland, Ohio, club,
and he not only pitched great ball, but
fielded and batted well.
The Pawtuckets did not score until the
fifth inning, when two hits, aided by a
wild throw by Shea, gave them five runs.
The Brocktons found the ball every time,
shannon, Cotter and Doe hitting very
hard. Cotter held Lincoln's delivery well,
and Moran did phenomenal work at first.
Clare was trife wild, and received only
fair support. Hamilr5 left field play was
the best ever seen on these grounds, he
having five puts outs. The weather was
too cold for good ball playing, and also
interfered with the attendance, which
was 200.
The score:
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
MAMMA MAYS DEATH.
The Young Man Who Got Her Into
Trouble Hefused to Marry Her.

The Young Man Who Got Her Into
Trouble Hefused to Marry Her.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass, May 20.-The
young man who was suspected OF being
the author OF the troubles OF Mamma r.
May, tie girl student at Wesleyan
academy, who died Wednesday as the
result of a criminal operation performed
upon her, has confessed TO reporter his
Relations Nith the girl
lie Is the son OF prominent citizen OF
Wilbraham, Mass, and says he made
Nanna's acquaintance abont six months
ago. She attended /uchtnann's music
school, In this city, every Saturday, and
he usually accompanied her. They also
went carriage riding together
lie claims that Nanna's mother knew OF
her daughters condition month ago,
and urged him to marry her. lie refused
To do so, on the ground that her atten-
tions 10 young men were not confined to
him, but he says he gave Nanna's mother
1910, with which to settle" the matter
This statement Mrs. May denies, but she
refuses to talk or the subject further than
u ,icny the allegation that she promised
MOTTO prosecute the betrayero OF her daugh-
ter
Dr. Overland Pleads Not Guilty.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. May 20.--Dr. David
q. Overland Of this city was arraigned In
the police court on the charge Of procur-
ing an abortion. He was very nervous
when he entered plea Of mot guilty"
and was placed on $1,000 bonds for trial
Nav "a
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
CENTRAL FALLS.
The Cadets VIII Go to Lonsdsle Tonight
Special Meeting Of the Council.

The Cadets VIII Go to LonsdsIe Tonight
Special Meeting Of the Council.
This evening the Temperance Cadets,
commanded by Captain John f. Devine,
will go To- Lonsdale to attend the ball OF
Branch Pride OF Erin, I. n. T.. A street
parade will be given and the different
branches Of the order in the vicinity will
participate, led by the l. n. +. Fife and
Drums Corps.
The Cadets will give an exhibition drill
at intermission which the people of Ions
dale cannot fail to appreciate.
Tomorrow evening at $50 the company
will leave Providence by rail for Fall
River
Special Meeting.
A special meeting of the Town Coun-
Gil will be held tomorrow afternoon when
supervisors for the coming Juno election
will be chosen. Each party will send i'm
list OF four from each district and two
out OF the four will be appointed.
Interesting Items.
James Mccartney Of Wilmington, N. c.,
formerly OF this place, is visiting here.
The people OF the Holy Trinity parish
have now indeed beautiful place OF wor-
ship.
Bailou Post, q. A. r., will complete ar
rangements for Memorial Day on Tuesday
evening.
1t is very probable that the Volunteer
will go to Niagara this summer to com
pete in "squirt."
A special meeting Of the Christian Doc
trine Society Of the Holy Trinity Church
will be held this evening.
Camille Ponton, who kept saloon on
Broad street, has mysteriously disap-
peared. Some say he has gone to Colo
RADIO.
The Royal Weaving Company has pur-
chased the land on the southerly side OF
Cross street owned by the Pawtucket Hair
Cloth Company.
This evening, in Foresters Hall, Ions
dale avenue, the caucus OF District No.
will be held. II could not be held last
evening as the hall was hired.
This evening meeting OF the Republi-
can Town Committee will be held to set
date for the caucus. This caucus will only
be formality, as the ticket was slated
long ago.
John Mccarthy OF Walnut street has
fallen heir to considerable property by the
death OF his brother in Ireland who was
an officer in the English army. Mr.. Nc
Carthy sailed for the ."Old Country" last
Saturday to claim the estate.
The building that was moved up Broad
street by Mr.. Draper Of Pawtucket is still
in the street. When it was got to its des-
tination on Cowden street it was found
there was not room to get 1t on the lot
without crossing the land OF a neighbor.
This, the woman who owns the land, re-
fuses to allow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
BEHalNG SEA ARelTRATORs.
The President aud secretary Biairs
Cons ended for the Wise selection.

The President and Secretary BIairs
Commended for the Wise selection.
WAsniYGToS, May ao.-In selection Of
counsel and appointment Of arbitrators TO
represent the United States ia the adjust
ment 81 tlr b ing sea controversy, the
pres;,rn - -. r.tary Blaine have been
highly e..!. i.nrated on al shIes. aud
by the lea.,ing Democratic senators and
representatives especially
The fact that two Of the three gentle
men are Democrats and that two Of them
are also scnthrrn men is in Itself no
material consequence other than 1t
bespeaks an absence OF political and sec
tional prejudice in their choice. There is
much apprehension felt here that the
United States ioay be ovelrenchcd in the
settlement of this long pending contro-
versy.
or the other members of the commits
sion three are TO be appointed by Eng
land, ono by the King Of Italy, one by the
President Of France an1 one by the King
OF Sweden
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE

Continues ID iscussion of Matters 81 In
terest to the Denomination.
OMAHA, May 20.--At the Methodist con-
ference II. p. Willis of Iowa offered .
resolution. asking that the hymnals BE-
abridged TO 400 hymns. bound In substan-
tial covers and sold to the poorer churches
for 80 cents per copy.
The Omaha Christian Advocate offers to
donate its plant and subscribers to the con.
ference IL it is made an official paper 10
will probably he accepted.
Cleveland, o., is trying to get the next
conference. A large delegation from that
city is here aud has presented memorial
to the sonferen ce, which was referred to
the committee.
A resolution was offered which it was
said would save time and money-over
$1,000 Ii was new method in voting
OF doing ava y with calling the roll
The conference elected editors for sew
eral church publications and discussed the
pastorate time limit.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-05-20
SWEPT BY a HURRICANE.
Appalling L"ss of Life and Property on
an Indian Ocean Island.


LONDON, MAY 70 A ivices received from
Maurltius state that that hurricane, un-
precedented in its violence, passed over
that island April 20, causing enormous
damage 10 shipping A majority of the
vessels ut the island were blown ashore.
The western half of Port Louis. the capital,
was devastated. Houses were blown down,
gigantic trees were uprooted, and that
part OF the town was about wipel ont Of
existence. ihe loss Of life was appalling.
A large number Of persons were caught in
the falling houscs and crushed to death,
while Others lost their lives by being
struck by flying debris while attempting
to seek places of safety.
The governor has issued orders for mil
itary tents 90 be distributed to shelter the
homeless, and food is being issued to
those who lost everything by the storm.
Half Of the crops of sugar, rice, coffee and
pepper have bsen utterly ruined, and the
loss in this direction Is extremely heavy.
Nautilus, or. as it is sometimes called,
Isle D. France, has always been noted for
it's violent and destructive hurricanes, but
this one exceeds in destructiyeness any
hitherto known. II is not in the power Of
words TO de- -cribe the scene.