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The record-union., 1893-12-09
Special to the REooRD-UN1oN.

SIeCIsI 10 UII0 INf1OUINIJ-O . NUN.
SPOKANE (Wash.), Dec. S.-Particulars
have been received of a terrible wreck
on the Great Northern forty miles west
of here, by which Fireman Wallace and
Engineer Shinski were killed. At Elwall
an east-bound freight was taking water.
when west-bound extra freight crashed
into it. Fireman Wallace leaped, but
was caught and burned to an unrecog-
nizable mass. Engineer Shinski stayed
with his engine, and was afterward found
dead in a sitting position. The wreck
caught fire from blazing oil, and twelve
or fifteen cars were consumed. The en-
gines were almost totally destroyed. The
remains of the unfortunate men were
brought here.
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Water Famine at st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 8.-This city is facing a
water famine unprecedented in its sur
rounding circumstances. The Missis-
sippi, from which the supply is drawn, is
the lowest ever known at this season Of
the year. But one intake is under water.
Several city engines are pumping wind
into the conduits. The cause lis the
blocking Of the Missouri at Herman,
Missouri, and the Mississippi at Alton,
Illinnic with ice
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I,he stanton IncIdent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s. = Commodore
Stanton this morning submitted written
report of the incident of his salute of the
flag of the insurgent Admiral Mello. in
the harbor OF Rio de Janeiro, for which
he was relieved by the Navy Department.
1t is probable Secretary Herbert will soon
give out the report with his findings
theraon
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SHOOTING AFFRAY AT SAN PEDRO.
Sequel to an Occurrence Several
Weeks Ago.


SAN PEDRO, Dec. S.-A shooting affray
here several weeks ago led to another last
night, in which Harry Wills, known as
big Harry" was shot and fatally
wounded. The former occasion was
when Constable Winters arrested
Butcher Ralf and shot him through the
arm. AT that time Whinters called upon
Wills to assist him. Wills refused, and
was himself arrested and imprisoned.
He swOre vengeance, and last night, see
ing Winters in the Lindskow Hotel,
called him to the door. He then, pulling
revolver, shot at him square in the face.
The bullet. however, only grazed the
temple. Deputy Constable Charles Hard
ing then took hand, and shot Wills
twice in the abdomen. Wills is still
alive, but is slowly sinking. lie eXoner-
ated Harding. Winters will probably
lose the sight of his left eye through
powder burns
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INC Tin-PIate schednIe.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s. = The Demo-
cratic members of the Ways and Means
Committee have changed the tin-plate
schedule on the tariff bill from an ad
valorem to a specific duty, fixing the
rate at / 10 cents per pound, or cent
lower than the present tariff.
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condemned TO Death.

BREsT, Dec. 8.-Alexander and Joseph
Borique, brothers, on trial before the
naval court-martial, charged WIFI muir
der. mutiny and piracy in the South Pa
cific. have been condemned to death.
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Revolution in Venezuela Imminent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-An ex-Minister
from Venezuela received by steamer
which arrived yesterday advices which
indicate that revolution in Venezuela is
imminent. These advices stated that
President Joaquin Crespe, who is So
journing at Maracay, has written to the
acting officer that Presidential election
occurs In Venezuela to-day and it is
feared trouble may ensue.
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Natives Laying Down Their Arms.

CAPE Town, Dec. S.-Advices from
Matabeleland to December Sd are all to the
effect that King Lobengula has asked for
a parley, that the natives are laying down
their arms and that probably there will
be no more fighting.
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Appropriations for the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Chairman Cum
mings of the Committee on Naval Affairs
thinks the appropriations for naval estab-
lishments will not be cut down by this
Congress, although he thinks fight will
be made on the bill.
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Racing on the Bennings Track.

BENN1NGs, Dec. 8.-Six and half fur
longs, Aurelian won, Little Matt second,
Curacao third. Time, 1:243.
Seven eighths of mile. Play or Pay
won, Sonora second, Tom Karl third.
Time, LOB.
Mile and q sixteenth-Restraint won,
Panway second, Sull Ross third. Time,
1852.
One and a half miles on the flat, Lith-
bert won, Geronimo second, Aspen Leaf
third. Time, 2:53.
Four and half furlongs, Artillery
won, Fidget second, Vanzant third.
Time, 0:57.
Six and half furlongs, Tartarian won.
Shelly Tuttle second, Mask third. Time,
l.A
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Anarchist Houses Raided.

MADRID, Dec. 8.-The police raided an
archist houses in Mesina De Rio Seco and
secured documents containing much
valuable information as to the plots and
movements of the chief conspirators.
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A Banker Absconds.

vienna, Dec. S.-A sensation has been
caused by the disappearance Of WELL
known banker, who is said to have de-
frauded his clients out of 250,000.000 flor
ins. He has fled to South America.
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All ON Board Lost.

LONDON, Dec. 8.-The steamer Nangara
reports that off Ushant she saw an un-
known steamer in distress and started to
her assistance. but before she could reach
her she sank with all on board.
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TRIAL OF CHRIS EVANS.
The Daughter of the Accused Placed
on the Witness stand

Oh ING WIIneS5 Stanu.
FRESNO, Dec. S.-The principal wit
ness in the Evans trial to-day was Eva
Evans, daughter of the bandit. She said
Detective Smith and Witty came to
Evans house on August 5th. Smith
asked for Sontag, and she answered that
she did not know where he was. Smith
then called her liar. She went to the
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When Leyden was besieged by the
Spanish army, in 1914, the city govern
ment issued credit notes on leather.
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Insnrgents RepuIsed.

BuENos AYREs, Dec. S.-The insurgents
made an attack upon Bago and have peen
repulsed.
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PEACE REIGNO IN HAWAII.
Latest Advices Show No Radical
Change in the Situation.
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
STILL ON TOP

President Dole Informs Minister VIII
lis That the Existing Government
Commands the Situation and Would
REQUIRE No Aid From the United
States to Preserve Peace-Those
Well Posted Predict That the
Throne, in Case of Restoration,
Would Not Stand an Hour After the
United States Troops Were With
drawn.
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NICARAGUA CANAL.

Plan for the Reorganization of the
Company.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The committee
which has been Investigating the affairs
of the Nicaragua Canal construction and
devising a plan for its organization,
made report to-day. The company's
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A TERRIBLE BATTLE.
Bloody Scene in a Barber Shop in
a New Jersey Town.
TWO MEN SLASHED IN A HORRIBLE
MANNER.

Postof1ice Authorities Taking Action
to Suppress Lotteries Which are
Run Under the Name of Bond and
Investment Companies-The Com
mittee Investigating the Nicaragua
Canal Company's Affairs Submits a
Plan for Reorganization.
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During the reign of Victoria the Indian
Government has coined e2,000,000 gold
and e206, ,00O, 900 silver.
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FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Collision of Freight Trains at
Edwall, Washington.
AN ENGINEER AND A FIREMAN
LOSE THEIR LIVES

Fatal Shooting Affray at San Pedro-A
Capitalist of San Rafael WayIaid,
Knocked Down and Robbed of a
Considerable Amount OF Money and
Jewelry Overland Passenger
Traffic to California Showing a
Steady Increase.
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THE TROUBLE IN BRAZIL.
Important Events Expected to
Occur Shortly at Desterro.
PRESIDENT PE1XoTo DISMISsES ONE
OF HIS ADMIRALS

A Vienna Banker d appears After
Having Defrauded / is Clients Ont
of Two Hundred and Fifty Million
Florins-Premier Gladstone nI-A
Steamer Sunk and All on Board Bea
1ieved to Have Been Lost.
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PUTTING a STOP TO LOTTERIES.
Action Taken by the PostofTice OFF,
cials to Squelch Them.

Action Taken by the POstofTice OFF,
cials to Squelch Them.
CHICAGO, Dec. S.-The United States
Postoffice authorities are determined to
suppress the bond and investment COM
panies which are springing up all over
the country. Postohice Inspector Stuart
received from Washington to-day list Of
over fifty concerns operating in much the
same manner as the Guarantee Invest
ment Company of Chicago, which officers
were convicted in Judge Crosscup's
court. These companies have been pro-
nounced by the assistant attorney for the
Postoffice Department as not entitled to
the privileges of the United States mails.
The Inspectors have been instructed to
notify the Postmaster not to deliver reg
istered letters or money orders to the
concerns, and if possible to secure evil
dence to prosecute them under the law
forbidding lotteries and the Act forbid
ding the use of the mails for swindIing
purposes. In the list of black-listed con-
Germs are the Utah Guaranteed Invest
ment Company of Seattle, four COM
panies in Omaha, one in Denver, and one
in Pueblo.
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Exciting scene In the French Ser

Exciting Scene In the French Senate.
PARIS, Dec. 8.-An exciting scene took
place this afternoon in the anteroom of
the Senate while thronged with people.
A messenger of the Senate, after an alter
cation with a waitress, drew a revolver
and fired at her three times. The girl
fell, seriously wounded. The Would-be
murderer was turned over TO the police.
The shooting caused great excitement in
the Senate.
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Torpedo Companies Being Established.

PARIS, Dec. Sit is reported that tor
pedo companies are being established in
the French army, according to the plan
adopted by tho Russians. The duties Of
these companies in war time will be TO
guard the approaches to inland waters
and assist in submarine operations.
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CLEARINGHOUSE STATISTICS.
Business Transacted in the Principa
Cities the Past Week.

Business Transacted in the Principal
Cities the Past Week.
New YORK, Dec. S.-The following,
compiled by the Bradstreets, are the
banks clearings for the week ending
December 7th, with the percentage of in
crease and decrease, compared with the
corresponding week last year: New
York, $605, ,S43, 900, a decrease of 28.5; Chi
cago, SI06, 1G4, 900, a decrease of 14.5; Bos-
ton, $103, ,539. 900, decrease of SO; Phila-
delphia. S73, ,675, 200, a decrease of 10.3; St.
Louis, S25. .703, 900, a decrease of 12.5; San
Francisco, $13, ,9S2, 600, decrease Of III;
Baltimore, So, ,230,0 600. decrease Of 7.3;
Pittsburg, $l2, ,7S8,000, a decrease of 1876;
Cincinnati, So, ,923, 900. a decrease of 1875;
Kansas City, SO, 743, 900, a decrease of 1875;
New Orleans, Sl4,716,000, decrease OF
1913; Minneapolis, S. 075,000 decrease OF
3l.6; Omaha. s.. .54I 900, decrease of l4.0;
st. Paul, S., 2l5 900, a decrease of 1871; Den
yer, $4,000, a decrease of 47.2; Port
land, Or, 81, 1868, 900, a decrease of 900;
Seattle, $500, 600, decrease of 59.S; Los
Angeles, S845, 200, an increase Of Ito;
Tacoma, S725,000, a decrease of BIB;
Spokane, $685., 200, a decrease of6S.5. Total
clearings for the leading cities of the
United States, 81, ,1S8, 427, ,587. decrease OF
22.7 over the corresponding period last
year.
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Heavy Storm in ireland.

DUBLIN. Dec. 8.-A heavy storm pre-
walls in Ireland. Much damage has been
done to property at Connemara and
Clare and a number of railroad bridges
have been destroyed. 1t is feared that
there have been a number of shipping
disasters along the coast. A quantity OF
wreckage was washed ashore on the
Kerry coast near Barrow and it is sup
posed a large vessel has been lost.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
HELD ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.

HELD ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.
The whole community was startled
last Thursday by the announcement
that one of our young business men
had been arrested on charge of
forgery.
About noon Sheriff Sulloway ar
rested Charles T. Walter on war
rant which had been given him by
the states attorney. He was
brought before Justice Worcester for
hearing, waived examination and
was bound over to the December
term of court under $4,000 bonds.
Bail was furnished Friday morning
by B. F. Lincoln Of Lyndon and
Amasa Harris of Burke, executors of
the Hall estate, by telegraphic in
struction of Mr.. Walters brother
in-law, Albert Hall of New York.
Mr.. Walter is now at his home on
Summer street much prostrated
physically by what has occurred.
1t appears that Mr.. Walter has
forged the name of 7. c. Fletcher on
three notes, amounting in all to
$500. About two years ago he had
two demand notes discounted at the
Lyndon Savings Bank at Lyndon
vile for $4,000 and $1,000. These
were signed by himself and endorsed
by Col. Fletcher. The interest on the
notes was paid semi-annually by Mr..
Walter. About last January he took
up $4,000 note at the Citizens bank
at St. Johnsbury by paying $1,000
and presenting new note to run for
one month for $170O. The old note
was endorsed by Col. Fletcher him
self, but the name of T. c. Fletcher
was forged on the back of the new
one. This $17O0 note was renewed
seven times, Mr.. Walter forging Col.
Fletcher's name each month.
Mr.. Walters private affairs show
that he was large borrower at the
banks in this community and that he
owes nearly $4,000. Most of his
. indebtedness is in the form of notes to
the banks in this vicinity These
notes have good endorsers and the
banks will not lose, though in all
cases the loss will be heavy to his
4 friends who endorsed the notes.
, Mr.. Walter, by virtue OF his posi-
u ton, was one the best known young
S men in the community He was
S genial and courteous to all, had no
: bad habits, and did not lose his mon.
ey by any speculations.
He engaged in several unproftable
ventures, such as the book publishing
: business, and lacked judgment in
= financial matters. He lived beyond
!. his income and kept borrowing to
. keep up.
y, 1t is an unpleasant duty to chroni-
u Gle the misfortunes of a fellow-towns.
man, and particularly so when it re-
J. lates to member of the newspaper
:. craft. Mr.. Walters family have a
heavy burden to bear and the whole
community are sorry for them,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
COACHING PARADE.

The annual coaching parade at
Bethlehem was a great success and
was viewed by 10000 people. The
hotels were beautifully decorated
and all the ladies had on their gala
attire. The procession was a column
nearly half a mile long Of handsome
horses, waving banners, cleaning
tissues of bright colors, silver and
gold. Besides the Bethlehem hotels
represented in the parade there were
coaches from Intervale, Crawford's,
Fabyan's, Twin Mountain House,
Franconia, Littleton and other
mountain resorts. There were AZ
decorated tally-hos and carriages in
the procession interspersed with
mounted horsemen and three brass
bands. Among those who attended
from st, Johnsbury were Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Story, Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Borland, A. o. Baker,
Frank Walker, r. B. Flint and
family, Miss Mary E.Stone and Miss
Laura Goodell. Sam Moore partic-
ipated in the ball game, playing with
the Twin Mountain House nine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
SOME MUSTER NOTES.

The militia had a good week at
muster, with very little rama de-
cided improvement over last years
experience.
Capt. Bonett of the St. Johnsbury
Guard made record as marksman,
carrying off the individual trophy,
fine gold medal presented by Col. E.
w. Jewett of Swanton. Capt. Bo-
nett hit the bulls eye four times out
of possible five, and only missed it
the fifth time by very narrow mar
gin.
The centennial cup was retained
by the 3rattleboro company, who
won it last year. No other company
shot we'll enough this year to take it
away from them.
The Y. M. c. A. tent, of which
Secretary Lewis of the st. Johnsbury
association had charge, was sue
cess. The daily attendance thereat
was over 200.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
AT THE EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs. Moulton had the misfortune
to fall through a trap door into the
cellar last Sunday afternoon, break
ing one rib and otherwise bruising
her
Mrs. George w. Patterson joined
her mother at White River Junction
Tuesday, en- route for the Worlds
Fair by one OF Badgers excursions
from Boston. Mrs. Patterson re-
turns in two weeks.
A reading room containing the
best current newspaper and maga-
zine literature will shortly be open
ed in the vestry of the East st. Johns
bury Congregational church. The
public are cordially welcome to all
its privileges.
Amos McGaffey has secured Mrs.
Chester Burnham to keep house for
him.
Mrs. Harry Wood does not i'm
prove in health. Her daughter Ger
tie is at home caring for her.
Mrs. c. H. Mason from Chillicothe,
Mo, has been visiting Mrs. J R. Lee
and other relatives and friends in ST..
Johnsbury the past week. She has
recently spent two weeks at the
Worlds Fair and intends stopping
another two weeks at the fair on her
return home next month.
1t is reported that Miss Annie
Smith has typhoid fever, it being
the first case in this place for num-
Der of years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
NEW HARDWARE STORE.

A. V. Andrews and Herbert J.
Dawes have decided to open a hard
ware store in the new Drouin block
on Railroad street. Mr.. Andrews
has been a commercial traveller for
II years and is now connected with
Libby, Harlow & Co. of Boston.
Mr.. Dawes is wel-known as form
err letter carrier. Andrews and
Dawes will open up early in Septem-
ber and carry full line of builders
and shelf hardware, cutlery, garden
tools, paints and oils and glass
Both partners have been in Boston
this week buying their goods. They
will handle the trade of Libby, Har.
low & Co. for northern Vermont and
New Hampshire in connection with
their retail trade. Both young men
are popular and capable and the new
firm deserves success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
A LONG DRIVE.

On Friday of last week there ar
rived at Irasburg, in Orleans county,
a native of that town who holds the
record of taking the longest drive
yet undertaken by any man, so far
as known. His name is Bishop Ash,
and he is sc years old. Sixteen years
ago he left Irasburg and drove to
Minnesota, and from there to Ore
gon and the Pacific coast. Seven
months ago Mr.. Ash decided to re-
visit his native place and to come on
with his own team. He started
with a covered wagon and a pair
of Indian ponies, and drove to the
Worlds Fair where, on account of
his extraordinary undertaking, he
was the object of much attention
and was accorded free entrance to
and made a part of the exposition,
so to speak. On June 7th he left
Chicago for a continuation of his
drive, reaching Irasburg last Friday.
He and his team are OF course the
Conserved of all observers" in his ma
tive town, and hehas many interest
ing stories to tell of his ride across
the continent. The distance driven
was over 400 miles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
A YOUNG MANS Suicide.

The residence of Warren Wright,
on the North Danville road, near the
"All-Wright' spring, was the scene
ola sad affair on Monday afternoon.
About three o'clock, Truman Goss,
a young man of about % years,
called at the house and asked to be
allowed to 60 up stairs to the room
he had occupied on a former occa-
sion, and write some letters. Per-
mission was given him, and shortly
after he entered the room he put
revolver to his head and shot him
selffatally. The women ofthe house,
who were then alone in the house,
hearing an unusual noise, suspected
that something was wrong, but
naturally did not dare to go into
the room. AS Ora Drew chanced to
be passing the house about that
time he was called in, and found
young Goss lying in the room, with
his life-blood ebbing away. The un-
fortunate mans parents, who live at
Goss hollow, were sent for at once.
and remained with him until early
evening, when he died, never having
recovered consciousness.
Deceased was the son of Willard
Goss. He had worked at Wright's
during haying, and when he called
on this occasion Mr.. Wright asked
him if he wanted to help harvest the
grain. The young man gave an un.
satisfactory reply. which showed
him to be despondent-a condition
in which, by the way, he had FIRE
quently been for year or two
past. No cause save this can be as
signed for the deed. The act wa:
committed with a revolver which
Goss had bought that day in this
village. His parents will have tn
sympathy of many friends in thi
deep affliction. 1t is said that Tru
man left two letters, one to his par
ents, in which he expressed himself a
tired Of living.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
THE LAST RITES.

The funeral of DR.. H. S. Calder
wood was held at his late residence
Friday afternoon. Rev. Edward T.
Fairbanks conducted the service, as
sisted by Rev. H. M. Douglas. Mu-
sic was furnished by quartette con-
sisting of w. B. Atwood, Mrs. c. T.
Ranlet, Mrs. c. E. Peck and H. H..
May. Rev. Mr.. Fairbanks spoke of
the genial nature of the deceased,
his useful life in the community in
healing others, and of the need
of everybody for the Great Ply
scian, Prayer was offered by Rev,
Mr.. Douglas. Passumpsic Lodge,
F. & A. NJ, attended in body and
conducted the burial service, The
bearers were chosen from his pro-
fessional associates and were as fol-
lows. Drs. Folsom, Bullard, Stiles,
Allen, Ross and Aldrich, Hubbard of
Lyndon, Havland and Carter of
Danville. There was profusion OF
floral tributes. Green Mountain
Commandery, U. .O.G G, c., sent a
cross; the Masons sent floral
square and compass; the st. Johns
bury Medical Club, of which DR..
Calderwood was president, sent a
broken circle, and there was a large
pillow with the words "Our Broth
er" from the family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
Low RATES.


The Boston and Maine road has is
sued posters announcing low round
trip rates from all its stations to the
Caledonia County Fair at this place
Sept. ~, 13 and IA. Tickets will be
good going or returning either of
those days, and not after the 14th.
The attractions of the fair are set
forth on this poster, and the reason
able figures named ought to bring
out large number OF people. The
Lyndon rate is 80 cents, the Swan
ton rate $3.50, and from all other
points correspondingly low.
Lots Of people on this side of the
line will want to enjoy the big fair
at Sherbrooke, beginning Sept. 5,
and nobody need stay at home when
the passenger rates for that occasion
have been put so low. Read the pos
ters that have been put out by the
B. & M. Anybody can see, by read.
ing the advertisement in another
column, that the fair is we'll worth
attending. On Wednesday, the 9th,
an especially low round trip rate is
offered from st. Johnsbury it is
$3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-08-24
AT THE RECTORY.

A largely attended and enjoyable
reception was given on Tuesday
evening, at the rectory, by Rev. and
Mrs. Frank Appleton, to the mem
bersof St. Andrews parish and their
friends. The premises were prettily
decorated with Chinese lanterns and
other festive emblems, and the COM
pany put in a merry session. Aside
from the social privileges OF the oc-
casion there were musical and liter
ary exercises, including solos by
Miss Shufelt and Mrs. J. H. Moore
and readings by Mrs. Kellogg