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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
DEATH OF PROF. WORCESTER.

Prof, ]. H. Worcester, D. D., pro.
lessor of systematic theology at
Union Theological Seminary, New
York, died at Lakewood, N. J., Mon
day, in his 48th year. He was the
son of Rev. DR.. John H. Worcester of
Burlington, who was pastor of the
North church in st. Johnsbury from
1839-1S46. Prof. Worcester was
born at St. Johnsbury on April 2,
1916. He was graduated from the
University of Vermont in 1865, and
then entered Union Theological Sem
mary. He afterwards spent two
years in Europe and returned to the
seminary from which he was gradu-
ated in 1871. He was ordained as
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
South Orange, N. j., in 1872, and
was called to Chicago in 1883 as
pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian
church. He was called about a wear
ago to Union Theological Seminary,
to succeed Prof Shedd in the chair of
systematic theology-a position
which could be rendered to and held
by only man of fine scholarship,
large intellect, eminent Christian
character and the highest personal
and professional standing. He gave
promise of great usefulness and high
distinction in his new field of labor,
and his death will be felt as a heavy
loss to the seminary aud the ministry.
He leaves widow and three child
rem, daughter and two sons. His
aged father at Burlington and his
own family will have the sympathy
OF a large circle of friends in their be-
reavement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
FROM ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Rev. {. M. Lamson gave very in.
teresting lecture last week.
The sixth and last lecture in the
course, by George S. Fisk, will prob.
ably be given next Thursday even
ing, Feb. 10th.
The Y. p. S. c. E. will hold an en-
tertalnment upon the evening of
either the 21st or 22d; the date is
not yet fully decided. A box of
oranges donated to the society nv
MISS Ella Stone will be disposed of
at that time
AT the semi-annual business meet
ing OF the Epworth League last
tuesday evening, the following Off
GERS were elected, subject to appro-
val by the quarterly board Presi-
dent Mrs 5. K. Huse; 1st vice pres
ldent' W. c. Rodliff; 2d,.vice presi-
dent' Cora Sargent; Sd vice presi.
dent, VIM. Scale; 4th vice president.
D H. Huse; secretary, Mrs. VIM.
0eale' treasurer, Geo. Edgecombe
shepherd Pomona Grange will
meet with Wide Awake GRANGE ~,
tuesday evening, Feb'y 18th, instead
VI Tue zlst as was announced last
week,
H. H. May closes his singing school
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY

A party of friends and neighbor.
of Dea. George Ranney assemblies at
his home Tuesday for a surprise visit
in honor ofDea. Ranney's SOth birth
day. There were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. Sylvanus Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs
Harris Stanley, Walter Wright, Mrs
Graves, Rev. and Mrs. P. B. Fisk
besides the family, Dea. and Mrs,
Ranney, and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Morrill,. The occasion was so com.
plete surprise that Dea. Ranney
Wlttily remarked that he was in.
clined to go off, as being the only
one not invited.
Alter sumptuous dinner, charac-
terlstic OF the place and those who
live there, the party had a social
afternoon, discussing incidentally the
days of long ago."
The good deacon is one of the
youngest of a family of eleven-eieht
OF whom were brothers. No death
occurred among them until the
youngest was SO years of age. None
died younger than 81. One brother
died at 70. All the others who have
died were over 80, and most of them
over 80. One brother still lives
-lharles Ranney of Summer
vile. Dea. Ranney stands at the
head OF family of 10 children and
grandchildren. One son is popular
conductor of nearly 80 years service
on the Lake road, Charles Ranney ::
another, George Ranney, is in business
in 81. Johnsbury. One daughter.
Mrs. F. Pierce, has just moved TO
that village; and one, Mrs. c..
Morrill,, lives at home
A family reunion is customary on
the wedding anniversary of the aged
couple, the 54th occurring next week
The following original lines, put up
IN booklet form, were read and nre.
scented by the pastor:
Four Score.
If 'twere prince, as yet untried and this the
coronation, 'is 'ne
There would be lavish pomp and pride and
AND, were the crown by prowess wo, 81,
we the claim conceded. "o"' III
ms scene would move us less by love and
more display were needed
The servants from the throne wouId h,.;,,o
the heavy thing of metal '"s
And hold 1t there above the head with oor.
lest 1t should settle W." s"ie
We did not need to bring a crowp--+ho,.,
was here before us,
lwas placed upon the brow, unfelt. NV Him
VINO watches DER u.s.
~ro oth.r n net OF sostliness and gems and
- other idle seeming,
The eye of faith, and that alone car s.o .,,..
jewels cleaning. '"e'e
We did not need to bring crown. the head
is crowned with glory, WY "@"'
Years rSp have IN Ways Of the
With long life will satisfy" saith ue
whose word meier faileth 80
Whieh word shall be fulfilled to thee. II our
request prevalent. " '"'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
The AStna Life's Annual Statement.

The annual statement of the Ktna Life
Insurance Company, which appears in
today's paper, indicates that the year
1892 has been an unusually successful
one to it. While its business has been so
materially increased, its percentage of
expenses is less than one-quarter Of one
per cent over the previous year 1t made
a gam IN membership Of 1923; in surplus
OF SOB ,03O.40; in premium income of
S3l9,23o'O1; in assets of$1 ,27S, 2S0.O2;
IN new business over the previous year
81, 100, S62.30; in insurance in force
1851 1854. During the past year it
wrote l2,S7S policies, covering sos, AL
lo4:3o. 1t wrote nearly half that num-
Der in accident policies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Henry Nj. Douglas began
his labors as pastor of the Railroad
street Baptist church last Sunday.
The Brattleboro Phoenix speaks of
complimentary social given by the
Putney church last week as a fare
well reception to Mr.. Douglas and
his family That paper says: 1.-THE
occasion was replete with express
ions of good will and evidences of
high appreciation of Mr.. Douglass
labors spastor, as also of the esteem
he has won among the people at
large in this community"
Next Sabbath, at Grace M. E.
church, Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks
will preach in the morning, in ex-
change with the pastor, and in the
evening the Rev. c. w. Bradlee will
preach.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
A FATAL RESULT.


Mrs. N. E. Richard, who was so
terribly burned last week, survived
only till noon of Thursday. The re-
mains were carried to East St.
Johnsbury, where the funeral was
held on Saturday, Rev. NJ. c. Hen
derson officiating. Mrs. Richard
leaves a husband, one son and two
daughters, who have the deepest
sympathy of the community. Her
memory will be cherished as a tender,
loving wife and mother, kind and
thoughtful neighbor, ever ready 20
help in the hours of affection and in
the troubles of others.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09
Deaths.

At st. Johnsbury, Feb. 3, Leander Smith
:, AZ. North Danvile. January 20, Genevieve
Rollins, aged 8 years
At Lyndonvile, January 81, Frank Powers
aged IS years.
At st. Johnsbury, February Q, Mrs. N
Richard, aged SO years. "
At Lakewood, N. j., Feb. 6, Prof Tohn II
worcester, aged As, native of st. Johnsbury.
At Waterford, Feb. 6, Wallace G. Stiles
aged 81
AT Newbury, Feb 8, James Ross, a native
OF kinglassie, Fifeshire, Scotland, age 7s
years months and "a days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09

what the people want today Reliable
" han the words uttered Abe of
Pesohe OF the time the all
all of time ~ - ~
place before the public would indicate the truth of old Ab
words We point with pride statements of genuine
o"eans tt are always
"e"n reduction sale Iyou doubt this week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-02-09

The Bellows Falls and Saxton's
XIV Rlver electric street railway has a
$20, 900 capital stock to start with.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

space between the 'front.' benches was filed
with a struggling Curing mass Of mem.
bers, striking, clawing and upsetting each
other Manful efforts were made TO sepa
rate the comb8tauts Both sergeants-at
arms forced their way through the thick
OF the fight. but as fast as one group was
pacifed another came to blows
Eventually Mr. Gladstone begged Ed.
ward Marior.bauks, a sturdy Liberal, to
do something to stop the ighting Mr.
Marjoribank- dug his way through the
tangled mass Of bellgerents, and by re.
peated appeals in the name Of the premier
succeeded in ~cemminR the conflict Col.
one Saundersuu emerged first from the
crowd of fighters He was holding bunch
Of keys to his black eye Others followed
in more or less damaged condition
just as peace was assured the door lead.
ing to the lobby opened aud Dr Tanner,
who had been outside and had heard Of the
fight but a minute before, came down the
house, leaping over benches in his haste to
get into tho melee. The serReant-at- arms
caught him half way from the door to the
first bench and restrained him until he
consented 90 keep the peace.
Chairman Mellor reported to the speaker
the scene that had just transpired, assert
th Ntltlb nc iltlt4 lAth liH'ilA bllt
epithet. Unionists claimed that this
caused the row, while the Irish members
asserted that it was brought about by the
refusal of the members to enter the lob
bes for division.
After listening to different members the
speaker urged Mr. O'Conuor to withdraw
Amid Conservative cries of Withdraw"
Mr.. O'Connor humbly apolOgized to the
speaker 'f any words Of his had contrib
hted to bring about this most regrettable
state Of affairs" The speaker said tho
apology was ample and that the house
could expect no more.
Then Colonel Saunderson rose to tell
how Eugene Cream, anti-Parnellite, had
| blackened his eye, but he was hooted
down. The increasing confusion threat
ened a renewal Of the riot. The speaker
/ requested the member to let the subject
drop, as it was futile Co go back to the dis
| agreeable incidents of the disturbance.
| Mr.. Mellor then resumed the chair. The
| fifteenth and sixteenth financial clauses
were postponed, while the rest of the
/ schedules were adopted.
When the committee rose and Chairman
/ Mellor reported to Speaker Peel the home
rule bill, as amended in committee, cheer
after cheer was given and all hats were
waved for Mr.. Gladstone by the Liberals
and Irish, who were answered by the
Unionists with counter cheers. The re-
port stage was fixed for Aug. Z.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

Those who have not been familiar with
colored persons are apt to be surprised at
their characteristics, and it not infrequent-
ly happens that their astonishment is
shown in amusing ways. A story which is
told by Mrs. Kendall the well known Eng
lish actress, is in point She was in Wash
ington and sent for negro washwoman
who had been recommended to her. Her
English maid was entirely unacquainted
with the physical characteristics of negroes
and had never known that the palms of
their hands are lighter in color than the rest
Of their bodies. When the washwoman ap-
peared, the maid examined her with much
attention and not at all with appreciation.
Are you going to let that black thing
take those lace handkerchiefs?" she asked
Mrs Kendall She'll spoil 'em with her
black skin"
Nonsense" Mrs. Kendall answered;
'that doesn't come off. She is perfectly
clean"
"Cleanl' shifted the maid. Didn't
see the palms of her hands? l guess a
couple of bars of soap with soda in it would
take the black off the rest of herl''
Nor could any amount of argument con-
vince her that nature and not soap had
ightened the palms of the negress' hands.
Boston Courier
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
MOI EoR HIM.
The Poetical Dreams of Sentimental Girl
RudeIy Shattered.

The Poetical Dreams of a Sentimental Girl
RudeIy Shattered.
The music came softly, sweetly out TO
the old man and his daughter as they sat.
half reclining, on the luxurious cushions of
the gondola gayly decorated with japanese
lanterns.
The myriad of gay lights from the cor.
nices, from the roofs from the water's edge,
reflected in silver and gold in the ripples of
the lagoon. High up along the balcony
they could see the flaming torches flicker
ing with Roman reminiscence, and the
white, ghastly faces and dark forms of the
people looking down on the beautiful scene,
while all around the lagoon, sitting upon
the wide rail of the fence, leaning against
the statuary or moving about with eager
restless tread, they could see thethousands
of sightseers
In the distance they saw the simmer
ing, multicolorcd waters and heard the
gurgling murmur of the fountains. The
stoical gondoliers dextrously swung the
gondola here and there among the gay
craft, laden to the waters edge with merry
parties Of lagoon tourists Once in a
pause Of the orchestral music there came to
them the twang of a banjo, then a happy
French song came ripping across the
uai,clng waves:
ror d Iong Illne they were silent Then
sue sue cIas eu her IhRers, sparkling with
ulaliio''us' al across Une ola man Knee ana
sun; n
faPa am so hapPy, feel so dreamy,
so SO poelical, something byron or Browning
me me AN, Une bfidge OIL signs ana Byron
On Goulu love byron tonight ana Venice
GOO. faPa, browning Is buried There
Possibly une Ola man JhoughJ Browning
was one Oh her olu dude lovers Ihey all
ioohed cohsumpVlVe probably he had
creased IN Nehlce Inc ola man sympa'
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
THE VBTBRANS

The veterans of the Union are turn
ing on their malignant assailants. The
Union soldiers never were afraid of
their and the nations enemies, and
that is the reason the Republic is in
existence to-day. The veterans are no
longer in the vigor of life. Many OF
them are old and decrepit, and multi
tudes are suffering from wounds and
other disabilities incurred while their
present prosecutors were skulking
in the rear or wearing the rebel gray.
But the soldiers of the Union have not
lost that courage which enabled them
toovercomea a gigantic rebellion. They
will not be assailed, maligned and
plundered with impunity, and the
more fortunate will not stand inactive
and see their poorer and weaker COM
rades deprived of the bounty justly
awarded to them by grateful people.
The contract made when the calls for
troops were issued and answered will
be fulfilled, for the people and the
soldiers will see that it is fulfilled.
The United States will not
be permitted to suffer the disgrace
of violating engagements solemnly
announced when the soldiers were
called upon to enlist.
The HERALD is glad to see that the
Union veterans are moving in behalf
of the nations honor and Of fjustice to
the veteran soldier. Kansas and
Pennsylvania have spoken in tones as
clear as the bugles that sounded the
reveilIe in front of Petersburg, and
now New York is preparing TO
speak.
They declare in cir call that "the
men who stood and were counted in
the ranks of the Union army between
1s6l-65 in the common defence Of the
Union have right now, after the re-
deemed nation has become a
majestic monument to their loyalty
courage and self sacrifice, to meet to-
gether ia council to discuss matters
affecting their interests as survivors Of
the late war, and It's TO be hoped that
the example will be followed by
veterans everywhere in such manner
and with such energy as to leave on
the minds of those now in power that
the disabled soldiers Of the Union are
not to be made with impunity the vic
TINS Of Bourbon malice.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

GEORGE PARROT, of Lynn, Mass,
has been pegging away at shoe making
and cobbling for eighty-one years, and
his hand has by no means lost its cum
ming, as the pair of shoes he recently
sent to the Worlds Fair will prove.
He is 80 years old and went into a shoe
shop as apprentice at the age of9. He
still works at solid looking old colo
nial bench which was known to be 10C
years old when it came into his pos
session eighty years ago. An unmar-
ried sister of 81 keeps house for him, as
his wife died twenty years ago. AS
the oldest working shoe maker in
Massachusetts,, Mr.. Parrott is local
celebrity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

Once a thrifty Scotch physician was call
ed to a case where a woman had dislocated
her jaw, He very soon put her right. The
woman asked how much was to pay. The
doctor named his fee, The patient thought
it was too much. He, however, would not
take less, and as the woman refused TO give
him the fee he began to yawn. Yawning,
as every one knows, is infectious, The
young woman in turn yawned. Her jaw
again went out of joint and the doctor tri-
umphantly said ''Now, until you hand me
over my fee, your jaw can remain as it is. F"
Needless to say, the money was promptly
paid-ArgOnaut.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

IN our news columns last evening
there appeared special article
upon the peach crop. Other articles
will follow from the same correspou.
dent, but upon different subjects. We
have made arrangements with one oi
the most versatile newspaper writers
of the day to furnish the HERALD
readers with an account of his wan
derings, which will no doubt be ap'
preciated by our readers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
Miss borden visits sherin wright

TAUNTON, Mass. July 2s-Miss Lizzie
A. Borden came to this city yesterday af-
ternoon, according to previous arrange
ment with Sheriff Wright's family, in COM
pany with her sister Emma and young
lady friend and paid friendly visit to the
Wright family, The trio returned home
at o'clock. Miss Borden walked about
the streets as unconoerned as though she
had never seen the place before, and ap-
peared perfectly happy in the rDle OF a
free and untrammeled woman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
The American tube Company Tailur

CHICAGO July 2s.-Robert T. Story, the
Chicago manager for the American Tube
and Iron company, said in regard to the
failure Of the company that it would be
merely temporary. "Our works at Mid
dletown alone would more than pay the
debts" said he "and that would still
leave us the large plant at Youngstown,
o. As soon as we can begin collecth /,
some of the money due US we will be back
in shape again"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

HELENA, Mont, July 2S.-The financial
troubles reached Helena yesterday, and re-
suited in the closing Of two of the largest
banks in the state. They were the First
National and the Montana National. The
First National is the pioneer bank, of
which S. I. Hauser is president It's direc-
tory includes some Of the wealthiest men
of Montana. The Montana National was
regarded as strong as the First National.
Depositors in both banks will be paid in
Ful
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
BLOWN 10 FRAGMENTS.


Near Samples Station.
PITTsBURG, July 2S.-M s. Vanburen
and two brothers went to their magazine,
near Samples station, on the Pittsburg
and Western railway to get a load of nj
tro-glycerine for the purpose of shooting
an oil well. The dangerous fluid was
being transferred to a wagon to which
three horses were attached. A considera-
BILE quantity had been placed on the
wagon when in some manner, which will
probably never be explained, the glyoerine
exploded. The terrific conclusion shook
the surrounding buildings violently. Peo-
pie near the scene were thrown about in
every direction. The only portion of Van
buren's body yet found is part of a leg.
Small shreds of flesh were scattered all
about. The three horses were also blown
to fragments, while onlya few small pieces
Of the wagon remain. A hole was blown
in the ground large enough for a cellar.
Several people were injured by the con-
cussion and flying debris, but they will O.
cover. Vanburen was % years of age, and
unmarried. The escape of his brothers,
who were near by, is miraculous.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

THE situation Of the laboring men
in Denver appears to be most deplor-
able. Workiugmen out there are ac-
tually starving for the necessities Of
life occasioned by the financial crisis,
and there seems to be q shameful lack
of that benevolence which would lead
those more favored to exercise that
"charity which begins at home"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

THE Pottsville Bepubhoan's "circu-
lation affidavit" is out of date. We
would suggest that it he renewed
were it not for the fact that some
people can swear to most anything.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

PITTsBURG, July 28.-The coroner's jury
in the case Of John Schmaus, who brutally
killed his wife and two little daughters,
and then tried to conceal his crime by
setting fire TO the house, rendered a verdict
finding that the three victims had died Of
wounds inflicted by hammers in the hands
Of George Schmaus. Schmaus was COM
mitted to Jail for trial at court,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
Not a. sad as She Thought.

Mrs. Sapmind-Good mornin, Mrs. Rip,
plel didn't see you at the SEWN circle
last night.
Mrs Ripple-No, conldnt possibly at
tend l was detained at home by fete
champetre.
Mrs Sapmind-How sadl 1t do appear
20 me as eff Affections is sure to drop ON us
Just when we've sot our hearts on some en-
i'yment or other. Boston Courier.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

ST LOUIS, July 2S.--The coroner has de
cided that Maude McKibben, aged n
years, was responsible for the death by Dc
soning of her rather and sister, and shell
been arrested. The case is one Of de
mystery, and in motive design and tri i
will surpass the famous Borden case.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

KANSAS CITY, July 28. -Quietness reig, 4
at Weir City, Pittsburg and other KanL...
mining towns. The militia is being dis
banded and many of the deputy sheri s.
have been discharged The miners now
talk OF making an effort to arrange with
the twenty-seyen small operators to begin
work
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S-Hong Kong ad-
vices report the wreck Of the Russian
cruiser Vitiaz of Corea June a. Two Of
fcers and fifteen men Of the large crew
were lost The vessel ran on to reef
during a typhoon in which the vessel had
been lOr thTee days.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

THE cranks are arriving very fast
at the Worlds Fair. Shenandoah's
quota, however, hasn't diminished
any.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

Wool-After starving for 20 years, old
Potts conceived an idea which resulted in
making his fortune
Van Pelt- What was itg
Wool-Changed the sign over his shop
from ..Lun.- M y AnIinmas n-Irmth
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28

SEVERAL more banks have gone
Democratic within the last few days.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
Are You In Business.

DOyou desire success? All busine that the
increasing trade talking prinAdverisng! you
customer by wordofmouh argument displaying goods you
hundred 10y bright convincing advertisements
Don't talk in whisper
No one VIII hear you.
Don't talk in thunder
All
Don't talk without
Place your 'ad" where will be read.
THE HERALD the best reaching public
profitable results follow placed
Let us convince you of this fact by trial
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-28
BLOWSN THE COMMONS
A Regular Donnybrook Fair
Among Parliamontarians.
sAUNDBRsoN GETS A BLACK EYE

The Orange Leaders Optic Comes in Com
tact with the Fist OF an Anti-Parnsii-
hs-O'Conuor Called Chamberlain a
Judas, aud Then the Fun Hogan,