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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
THE NATIONALLEAGUE.

An association, the sole purpose
of which is to obtain the adoption
of a sixteenth amendment to the
constitution of the United States,
was organized December "a, 1889,
under the laws of the state of New
York. It's first officers were: Tohn
Jay, president; William Strong, ex-
justice D. S. supreme court, and VIM.
II. Parsons, vice presidents. Judge
Jay having died, Mr.. Parsons is now
president of the society.
The purpose Of the intended
amendments permanent divorce Of
the church and state in this republic.
The form of it is as follows:
mo state shall pass any law re-
speeding an esta blishment Of religion
or prohibiting the free exercise there
of, or use its property or credit, or
any money raised by taxation, or
authorize either to be used for the
purpose Of founding, maintaining,
or aiding, by appropriation, pay
s 1o'ent for services, expenses or other
wise, any church, religious denomi-
nation or religious society, or any
institution, society, or undertaking
which is wholly or in part, under
sectarian or ecclesiastical CONTROL"
The league, which in no sense is a
secret society, maintains that, in
sympathy with the theory on which
our government is founded, church
and state shall co-exist in mutual
peace, and remain forever separate;
the church caring for the moral and
spiritual interests of the people, and
the state looking after the secular
matters, each paying its own ex-
penSes. There is reason for think
ing that in many of the cOnstitu-
tons of the states no ample prOvi-
sion has been made against the viO-
lation of religious freedom. The in
fuence of the league has been effec-
tive in various ways. The princi-
pies of the proposed sixteenth amend
ment have been Incorporated in sew
eral state constitutions, and bills
providing for its adoption in the
constitution of the United States
have been introduced in both houses
Of congress.
The corporate name of this asso-
citation is the National League for
the Protection of American Institu-
tons" It's membership includes
many excellent men, among whom
we find the names of Hon. Levi P.
Morton, ]. Pierpont Morgan,
Charles Scribner, Edmund c. Sted-
man, Richard S. Storrs, Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Vim. T. Harris, Pres.
Andrews of Brown University;
Pres. Jordan, Leland Stanford Uni
versity; Bishops Whipple, Scar
borough, Mallelieu and many thou
sands of others.
Edwin Booth, George Vim. Curtis,
Cyrus w. Field, Rutherford B. Hayes
and other celebrated men now gone
were members at the time of their
dicease.
This association has been con-
founded, either purposely or for lack
of information, with others of quite
a different color. Its purposes ap-
pear to be conservative and founded
upon just conception of the needs
of all classes and beliefs in this great
and growing republic, and as such
may fairly claim the attention Of
all citizens throughout the United
States.-[ Washington Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
WANTED
SEED For SALE.
GIRL WANTED.

Girl wanted on a farm to do general house
work. Family small
Address t. this office
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
4 FIERY CLERGYMAN.

A Cambridge (Mass.) clergyman
lets his disgust for the present con-
gress vent itself in a suggestion that
IS rather anarchistic in aaver-thus:
IF it would only have the effect of
breaking up the selfshness of congress,
and inducing it to do something for the
benefit of the country instead of looking
out merely for the political lives of its
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
Vital to Manhood.

DR.. E. c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT. a specific for Hysteria. Dizzi-
ness, Fits, Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous
Prostitution caused by alcohol or tobacco,
Wakefuln ess, Mental Depression, Softening of
the Brain, causing insanity, misery, decay,
death Premature Old Age: a months treat
six boxes to cure. Each order for boxes,
with SIS, will send written guarantee to re-
fund it if not cured. Guarantees issued only
by c. c. Bingham, Druggist and sole agent,
st. Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
For over Fifty Years

leap years unless d1vlslble by four
hundred.
For Over Fifty Years
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed az
night and broken of your rest by a sick
child suffering and crying Y. it'll pain OF
cutting teeth send at once and get a
bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediate
ly. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t cures Diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums and reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" for children teething is
pleasant to the taste and is the prescrip-
ton of one of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price 25 cents bottle Sold
by all druggists throughout the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup
Phoenix Park, Dublin, covers nearly
two thousand acres; Central Park. New
York, 862.
Coughing Leads to Consumption.
oeiIoc1Iil SlOpS dl OHCe.
The list Of the worlds battles COM
prises 1887 regular engagements whose
names are worthy Of record.
BuckIeu's Arnica Sa1ve.
The best saIve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfact on,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Flint Bros.
The wedding ring is worn on the left
hand because in symbolism the right
hand is authority, the left obedience
Electric Bitfers.
This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need no special
mention. All who have used Electric
Bitters sing the same old praise. A
purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed
Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of
the liver and kidneys, will remove
pimples, boils, salt rheum and other af
fections caused by impure blood. Will
drive malaria from the system and
prevent as we'll as cure all malarial
fevers. For cure Of headache, constipa-
Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Price so cts. and S1.OO per
bottle at Flint Bros. drug store.
1t is seriously proposed to purify the
Thames by importing school of croco
dies to act as river scavengers.
a Household Treasure.
D. w Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in he house and his fa M
ly has always found the very best results
follow its use; that he would not be
without it, if procurable. G. \. Dyke
man, druggist, Catskill, N. Y, says that
DIR. Kings New Discovery is undoubted-
ly the best cough remedy; that he has
used it in his family for eight years, and
it has never failed to do all that is
claimed for it. Why not try a remedy
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size SOC and 81. 90.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
New Advertisements.
TO LET.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.

have the furniture of the late w. J.
Moore left with me, for sale, consisting of
chamber sets, stoves, carpets, dining room
set. dishes and bedding. which will be sold
cheap. N r. SWITSER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
CARPENTER WORE.

I wish to say to the public that 1 am ready
to do all kinds of Carpenter Work in a work
manlike manner Single, Lath, C1apboards,
Lumber and Brick to sell. Doors, Sash and
Blinds to order Call on or address
GUY P. METCALF,
96 Concord Ave
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
ALL SORTS.

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels Daily
In order to be healthy it is necessary
END of the century" years are not
leap years unless divisible by four
hundred.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION.

Caledonia Lodge, No. 6, of this
place celebrated the 18th anniver-
sary of the order at their hall last
Thursday evening before large au-
dience of the members and their
antilles. J. S. Sanborn, noble grand,
presided. The exercises opened with
a piano SOLO by Miss Inez Farr
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Buz-
zell of Passumpsic; noble grand then
stated the object of the meeting
solo by Mrs. P. F. Hazen; D. P. Gel
ley responded for Caledonia Lodge
giving a brief history of its career !;
reading by Mrs. w. NJ. Kellogg. who
excused herself from responding to
an encore. L. F. Miner spoke for the
order at large, giving its progress
and growth from a convivial club of
five to the large benevolent order of
the present day; violin solo by Sadie
BatCheider, who was roundlv en-
cored and responded. This young
Miss gives promise of being an artist
of no mean order on the violin. Mr..
Waite of Bradford read a poem by
Rev. A. J. Hough; N. P. Bowman re-
sponded for the Encampment in an
interesting review of that branch of
the order; piano duet by Mrs. P. F.
Hazen and Miss Inez Farr The uni
formed branch OF the order was
briefly considered by F. E. Richard
son; solo by Mrs. P. F. Hazen; Mrs.
Mark Smith in response for the Re
bekah degree read Rev. Mr.. Hough' 5
poem on that degree. A bountiful
banquet was then served by Olive
Branch Lodge of Rebekah's. Social
greetings and promenading rounded
out the night. The whole affair was
an enjoyable one to those present,
and the packed hall showed that
there is no lack of interest in the
order.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
ACADEMY NOTES.

The speakers Tuesday morning
were Armstrong, Stiles, Misses
Caldbeck, Gibson and Owen.
Quite a number of the young la
dies are having a vacation. German
measles the cause.
At a meeting of the Senior class
Tuesday morning the following ar
rangement committee was elected
to have charge of graduation pro-
grammes, ETC.: Chamberlain, Rood,
Miss Lockwood.
The reception Friday evening at
Mr.. Taplin's on Spring street was a
very enjoyable affair.
Cards are out for a reception to
the Senior class, faculty and trustees
of the Academy, at Principal Put
ney's Friday evening.
The commencement concert is to
be given by the Wulf Fries company,
including the following talent: Wulf
Fries, celioist; Staats, clarinetist !;
Belle Temple, reader; Miss Downer,
pianist.
The Senior group is to be taken
Friday morning on the Academy
steps, by Hastings.
Several of the students enjoyed a
trip to Barnet recently for arbutus.
The party spent very pleasant
though wet time.
The Junior reception will be held
May Is, in Academy hall.
The Academy ball team defea ted
the Thetford Academys on the cam
pus here last Saturday, in good
game, by score of 5 TO /.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
FAIR GROUND NOTES.

The directors of the Fair Ground
Company met last Saturday and
together with the officers of the Agri-
cultural Society, appointed the sup
erintendents for the next fair. These
were chosen: Fruit and vegetables,
w. S. Hastings; cattle and sheep,
A. c. Farmer; horses, ]. D. Gould !;
poultry, A. A. Miles; mechanics hall,
A. a. Pierce; butter and cheese, A. T..
Higgins; children's department, S.
J. Hastings. The superintendent of
floral hall will be selected by the sec
retary of the Agricultural Society.
Several votes were passed, the
most important being that all races
on the track during the year should
be under the National Association
rules.
The fair will be held the second
week in September from the 11th to
the 18th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
THESE BOOKS VIII HELP.

The Athenaum today suggests the
names of few books which may
help the Union school children in
their quest for wild flowers and
leaves, in pursuance of the offer
made to them by Mrs. Franklin
Fairbanks in last weeks paper.
First of all, Grav's Manual of
Botany" for determining the botan-
ical names required for the collection.
AS aids in doing this, they will find
two books by Mrs. w. S. Dana
which will give them simple and CON
else descriptions of the flowers and
their habits of growth. The first.
How to know the Wild Flowers, -
is illustrated with clear good plates,
and groups them with respect to
their colors; the second, According
to Season." as the title shows. fol-
lows the time when they blossom.
In two little books by Jane H.
Newell, "Outlines of Lessons in
Botany" Vol. 1. From Seed to
Leaf" Vol. 2, Flower and Fruit, "
may be found a history of plant life
from its beginnings and some chap
tiers on spring and early summer
flowers.
For pleasant reading and to gain
nearer acquaintance with our
flower friends in their homes, ask for
wild Flowers and where They
Crow" by Amanda B. Harris,
"Recreations in Botany" by Caro-
line A. Creevy, and "Flower Talks
at Elmridge," by Ella R. Church
Miss Youngman's First Book oi
Botany" Gray's How Plants
Crow" and How Plants Behave, .
and The Fairyland of Flowers, y
by M. L. Pratt, are waiting fo1
those who wish to put little simple
study into their work of collecting
and Prof. G. H. Perkins "Catalogue
of the Flora of Vermont" a classi
fed list of plants, giving localities
where they are to be found, will bt
of use for reference.
The children competing for the sec
ond prize will find assistance in nam
ing their leaves by referring to stht
plates and descriptions in the follow
ing books: Michaux and Nuttall':
"North American SYLVIA" five vol
umes, illustrated with colored en-
cravings; Newhall's. ."Trees of North
eastern America" and Shrubs o
Northeastern America" by the SANE
author; Apgari's Trees OF tn
Northern United States," and VIII
son Flagg's Year Among the Tree
of New England"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.


Isaac A. Denison and Laurestine
L. Bemis were married at Lyndon
Centre by brother of the groom,
Rev. Nathan Denison, April 23d,
1914. For the largest part OF these
fifty years they have resided in
Maine, first at Norway, now at
Mechanic Falls. Two married
daughters, Mrs. Webster Woodbury.,
and Mrs F. E. Enrich, live near Bos-
ton, and as large number of rela-
tives reside in that vicinity they ar
ranged to celebrate the golden we'd
ding at South birmingham, the
residence of Mrs. Enrich. The
parlors of the Grace Congregational
church, of which Mr.. Enrich is
pastor, were handsomely decorated
for the occasion. The reception was
held from seven to ten p. m. Guests
were present from Boston and Wor-
cester and suburban towns, also
rom Maine, Vermont and New York
city. In all there were fortv-five,
mostly relatives. They included the
two brothers of the groom, A. c.
and Alanson Denison and his sister
Mrs. n. P. Bowman, all we'll known in
this vicinity. Mrs. Bowman and
Mrs. Caroline n Higgins, daughter
of the late Lucius Denison, were at
the original wedding as bridesmaids
During the evening an abundant
collation. was served, and the happy
couple were presented with twenty
three five dollar gold pieces and
other gifts. Ali united IN heartiest
congratulations and wishes for the
diamond anniversary. Rev. Webster
Woodbury. of Milford, who acted as
master of ceremonies, read several
letters from relatives who were un-
able to be present. The occa sion
was decided success not only in the
line OF the anniversary, but as a
family gathering.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
MAY DAY FESTIVAL.

The May Day ball and festival
given at the Opera House under the
auspices of Apollo Lodge, K. P, was
a decided success, and large number
of spectators looked down from the
galleries on the festive proceedings.
The entertainment opened with a
rural scene, and song by Frank o.
French, with banjo accompaniment
by Geo. H. Frost. Soon the picnic
party for which these two merry
makers were supposed to be waiting
came upon the stage and sang a
May Day glee, with Mr.. Wright at
the piano, after which followed the
pretty ceremony of crowning the
May Queen. This honor fell to Miss
Parkhurst, her attendants being
Miss Flora Simpson and Walter
Husband.
The feature of the evening was the
May pole dance by twelve lads and
lassies," the latter being costumed
to closely match the brilliant colors
of the streamers. The six "1assies'
appeared first, moving gracefully out
across the hall to the pole. under the
direction of Mrs. Geo. H. Frost; then
came a corresponding number of
lads" in picnic attire, moving to
their stations beside the 'lassies.' ~
The merry dancers were E. A. Blod-
gett and Mrs. H. w. Blodgett, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Weeks, c. NJ. Berry
and Miss Patterson, Geo. H. Frost
and Miss Tabor, F. o. French and
Mrs. P. F. Blodgett, Sam'l Moore
and Mrs. Corriveau. The move
ments around the pole were ac-
curately and attractively executed,
the exercise closing with a dainty
pirouette by Mrs. Frost, in and out
around the circle. Mr.. Wright play
ed piano accompaniment for the
May pole dancers.
The rest of the evening was
devoted to a social treading of the
maze, the St. Johnsbury Orchestra
furnishing excellent music therefor.
The grand march was participate
in by some % couples, others joining
in the figures which followed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
ANNUAL MEETING.

At the annual meeting of the Du-
pont Manufacturing Company these
directors were elected: c. H. Stevens,
E. H. Blossom, J. o. Drouin, o. S.
Abbott, A. H. Mcleod. The latter
succeeds Henry c. Ide on the board,
and with this change the old board
were reelected. The officers will be
chosen at a future meeting of the
directors. The company declared no
dividend, but decided to carry part
of the earnings to the surplus account
and the balance to the development
Of the plant. The company has done
a good business the past year and
there is a good demand for their
machines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
GOOD SUGAR YIELD.

Some sugar makers found this year
an average season, while others re-
port that it was the best season
they ever had. George Ranney of
St. Johnsbury Centre belongs to the
latter class. He began to tap
March 8 and from that date until
April Is there was not day when
the sap did not run. On account of
this unusually long run Mr.. Ran
ney's sugar yield averaged five
pounds to the tree. This is the best
yield he has ever had in all the 54
years he has made sugar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03
BARNS BURNED.

The barns on the Chas. 6. Flint
farm at the north end of the town
were totally destroyed by fire on
Friday afternoon last. When the
blaze was discovered it was under
full headway. and in a very short
time the buildings were entirely con-
sumed. The stock was saved, but a
quantity of hay and some farming
tools were burned. The loss will be
about $1,000; insurance $500. The
cause of the fire is unknown. 1t was
undoubtedly started by somebody
either accidentally by children or in
some other way.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-05-03

Rev. Frank Appleton, rector of st.
Andrews.
The monthly meeting of the
Natural History Society will be held
at the Museum class room next
Tuesday evening. The topic for the
evening is birds. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all interested in
natural history to attend this
meeting.
The fishing season opened May
i and several disciples of Isaak Wal
ton tried their luck in the Waterford
ponds. All report an excellent catch
and the only drawback to a good
time was the hot sun. Our fisher
men are not usually troubled this
way the first day the season opens.
Work has been commenced on
building the Citizens Bank and it
will be completed this fall. The di-
rectors have chosen A. L. Bailey and
John T. Ritchie building committee.
The work is being done by the day
and W. NJ Strong of Waitsfeld has
charge of the wood work and Julius
Lamere of the brick work.
The Green Bag for April contains
the last of Judge Taft's interesting
articles on The Supreme Court of
Vermont and gives excellent
portraits of Chief Justice Ross and
his associate judges. This number
of the magazine also includes poem
by Wendell P. Stafford, Esq, which
will be found on one of the inside
pages of this weeks CALEDONIAN.
"A rumor has been maliciously
started to the effect that Geo. c.
Richardson, the meat dealer, had
bought a condemned cow from the
herd of Mr.. Gould at Passumpsic
and distributed the meat among his
customers. We are authorized to
state that the rumor is false; that
Mr.. Richardson bought the COW,
but every pound of the meat was
fed to his hogs and did not find its
way to his customers.
The Farragut, a well known
hostelry at Rye Beach, N. H., has
recently issued a booklet giving
some fine views of hotels and sur
roundings at New England's Great
Summer Resorts" with brief descrip-
tions of each. The illustrations are
very clear and convincing, and sug-
gest plainly to the would-be summer
tourist where rest and recrea ton, by
seaside or lakeside or among the
mountains, may be found.
-Housekeepers who have felt
alarm at the swarms of little red
beetles so common last fall and this
spring, and have feared that they
were one form of the much dreaded
Buffalo Bug" may be interested to
know that these beetles are the two
spotted lady birds. They come out
of their hiding places in the early
spring and lay their eggs upon the
bark of trees, choosing localities
where there is a prospect of an
abundant supply Of plant lice, upon
which their larvae feed. The Buffalo
beetles are smaller and darker, with
white and red markings on black
ground. Specimens of both may be
seen at the Museum