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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
Presentation of Account.
ALEXANDER HOLMES ESTATE.

j
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate court held at the Probate office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the Sth
day of Septem Der, A. D. 1894.
James Johnston, executor of the last Will
and testament of Alexander dimes, late of
Barnet, in said district, deceased, presents his
administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof, to be
held at the Probate office in said st. Johns
bury, on the 9th day of October, A. d. 1894,
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the CALIFORNIAN,
newspaper published a St. Johnsbury previ
to said time appointed for hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause, if any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
ENGLISH PHILANTHROPY.

An interesting experiment IN pro-
viding recrea ton for the people is
now being tried by Gen. Pitt-Rivers
in Dnrsetshire. He has thrown open
part OF his park, the Larmer
Grounds, at Ru>hInOr ore, to the public.
at tie same time providing tor
various other attractions. In the
middle of a grove is placed baud
stand, where a local band plays.
Around are plenty of seats, swings,
skittle alley, and a number of
arbors for picnics. The use of cook
ing apparatus is furnished free to
those who choose to bring their own
food, while tea and simple food can
be had for a very low price. The
regulations are few, one of them be-
ing that there is TO be no speech
making. A few minutes walk from
the grounds. in an old manor house
i'll the village of Tollard Royal, he
has arranged a collection of pictures
to illustrate the history of painting.
The house is furnished with old furni-
ture, which is intended to be used by
the visitors, and here, too, tea and
refreshments may be had. Two
miles away, near the site of the
generals archaeological excava tions,
he has built museum to hold the
prehistoric remains brought to light /;
and to make the collections more
easily accessible he has built next the
museum a comfortable country inn.
So far the country people have used
the grounds in large numbers and
have behaved with perfect propriety.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
THE BASKING SHARK.

The basking shark of the North
Atlantic seems also not to be an un-
common visitor in New Zealand
waters, as it visits certain localities
on the coast for it's food, which is
thought to consist of small Jelly fish
and other minute animals. This
shark can be easily recognized. says
a writer in Nature, from lis habit of
swimming on the surface of the
water, a portion of the back and the
huge dorsal fin being usually ex-
posed. 1t is from this fact, together
with it's slow motions, that it has
received its name. On the west
coast of Ireland as many as five hun
dred have been taken in a single sea-
son. The liver often weighs as much
as two tons, yielding six to eight
barrels of oil. A few years ago,
when sharks oil was more valuable
than at present, the oil from a single
full-sized specimen would often real
ize from 5000 to $3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
THE PRODIGAL PRINCE.
A Strange Reason for Rise in the Price
of Peaches.


A Russian prince who boosted of his ev-
travagance, so the story goe<. squandered
fortune in Paris in one season. In a restaur-
ant one day the waiter charged him three
francs apiece for peaches.
Are peaches Scarce?'' asked the uOblemau.
No. but princes are was the reply.
Those who waste their bodily strength as
this man wasted his cash, end in physical
bankruptcy. The signs of it, which cannot
be hidden, are indigestion. nervousness and
steady loss of fest, consequent upon the
weakness OF the stomach. In such a case
drugs are utterly useless. They are not food,
and the patient needs fat,
Paskola makes fat, surely and swiftly. 1t
is pre-digested. and the system takes it up at
once. Mrs. Charles Book, of 2s4 Twenty
fourth ST., Detroit. Mich, had indigestion
and took Pasko1a. She writes:
by the time the first bottle was consumed,
1 had gained five pounds. The circles disap-
peared from around my eyes, and my COM
plexion showed marked improvement. I
have now taken three bottles and have
gained 1412 pounds.
Through advice of friends says William
T. Ross, of Bridgeton. N. j., II decided to try
Paskola for my daughter who has been in
poor health for several m onths past from loss
OF appetite and general debility. She had
wasted away in flesh and at the time she be-
gan taking Paskola weighed 100 pounds.
After two weeks treatment she gained eigh t
pounds. She is gaining in health and strength
daily, with increasing appetite for the most
hearty food that was repugnant to her be-
food. think it far superior to cod liver oil or
other similar preparations, and am more
gratifed with the results
Thin folks who want to be fat get
pamphlet will be m allied free on applica ton to
The Predigested Food Co, 80 Reade ST.,
New York.
c. c. Bingham, St Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
4 BALKY HORSE.

A balky horse is one of the great
est nuisances on the farm, and prac-
teal instruction in the cure of this
vice is of proportionate value to a
farmer. An officer of police gives the
following statement on this subject
in "Our Animal Friends"
"When L was a mounted police
man, l learned of most humane
and kind method of curing a balky
horse. 1t not only never fails, but
it does not give the slightest pain to
the animal. When the horse refuses
to go take the front foot by the
fetlock and bend the leg a the knee
joint. Hold it thus for three min
utes, and let it down and the horse
will go. The only way that can
account for this effective mastery of
the horse is that he can think of but
one thing at a time, and having
made up his mind not to go, nv
theory is that the bending of the leg
takes his mind from the original
thought. There have been some
barbarously cruel methods resorted
to to make a balky horse go its way,
such as filling its mouth with sand,
severely beating the horse, or as one
recent case, cutting out his tongue.
The humane societies would have
their hands full to care for all these
cruelties to animals. If they only
knew, the owners of horses would
adopt my trea tment, and there would
be no trouble with the erstwhile
troublesome balky horse"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-10-04
Legal Notices.
Commissioners Notice.
MARY A. PHELPS EST

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable Probate court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Mary A.
Phelps, late of Peacham, in said district. de-
ceased, and the term of six months from
by said court to the creditors of said person,
TO exhibit and prove their respective claims
before us: Give notice that will attend
to the duties of appointment at
the clearinghouse of J. h. EMERSON,
in Peacham. in said district, on the Goth
day OF October and the eth day of March,
next, ] O'Clock in the afternoon on each
of said days.
JAMES r. EMERSON.
ALBERT G. BICKFORD,
Commissioners.
Peacham, VT, Sept. "a. A. D. 1894.
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Cash REGISTERS.

I have one of the latest Cash Registers
made with all the latest improvements, costs
only $4,000, is equal to any that costs $3.50
or 500 and will do the same work. 1t
registers from 1 cent to $50 and tells every
time the drawer is opened 1t detects mis-
takes and shows every days business and
shows the amount of purchases. They are
money getters and money savers. Will pay
for itself in two months. All progressive
merchants have them nowadays. Will also
rent them or sell on instruments. Send for
circulars or call and see them. Remember
this is one of the best and latest registers,
equally as good as those costing 5000 and
will do the same work. Be sure and see these
before buying and paying big prices. The
Detroit is a standard register, fine finish,
nickel plated. All work done on wheels.
Simplex is good and costs $3.50. The
World, $3.50 to $500, and it can't be
beat. The American for $500, II charac-
tiers, two sets of type, caps and small letters,
will do as good work as any high-priced ma
typewriter, just out, and the latest, and
costs half the price of any other as good.
Variety Store,
GEORGE E. GROW
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On and after Sept. 80, 1894.

Trains arrive at st. Johnsbury from Boston,
Portland, lewiston, Augusta, North Con-
way and White Mountain resorts 2.45 and
$50 and 1859 p. m.
PAYSON TUCKER, V. p. & Gen. Mgr.
+. E. BOOTHBY, 6. p. & T. A.
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MAINE CENTRAL R. R

Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Conway,
Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and St. John
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
The wilson Bill.


1t is, as Mr.. Wilson said, mod
crate measure. 1t was formed with a
sincere desire to deal justly with the
whole country. 1t aimed to relieve
industries and consumption of op-
pressive burdens without disturbing
disastrously the conditions long
fostered by the government. 1t
therefore became, as its trainers
frankly admitted, protective meas.
ure. 1t is higher tariff than Henry
Clay thought necessary for the pro-
lection of infant industries so years
ago. 1t is higher than the Morrill,
tariff Of 1892. 1t is a less average
reduction Of a 80 per cent tariff than
the Republican tariff commission of
1882 recommended in 40 per cent
tariff. 1t is only in comparison with
the Mckinley monstrosity, which
the people have twice condemned by
more than 800, 900 majority each
time, that the Wilson bill seems
reform measure.
The Democratic party is prepared
to repeal McKinleyism, and the
Wilson bin does it. 1t leaves to
labor and to capital all the protection
that they need. 1t deserves the
united support of the party in Con-
gress. 1t will, if enacted, put the
democracy in the way of another
victory in 1896.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
Russia's strong man.

Another story of the great strength
of the ezar of Russia is told. While
on return journey to st. Petersburg
a few days ago, the train bearing the
czar and czarina stopped at small
station TO allow the imperial party to
take luncheon. The daughter oil the
mayor Of the village presented a
bouquet of flowers TO the empress,
but forgot to dry the stems. The
empress, not wishing to soil her
white gloves. hesitated a moment
about taking the flowers, and the
situation became embarrassing. The
czar, however, saw a heavy pewter
plate on the table, picked it up.
twisted it into a holder, placed the
bouquet in it aud handed it to bis
wife. The czar is said to be one of
the strongest men in Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22

Our friend Louis Hubert, one OF
Audrain County's most prosperous
farmers. tells the following on one
of his German friends: As our read
ers all know, Laredo is in Texas and
New Laredo is just eeross the river
in Old Mexico. He says his friend
made over So one day buying goods.
first on this side of the line and then
on the other. lie would present a
silver dollar on the American side,
buy 15c worth of goods, and get q
Mexican dollar in return. <Ihen he
would go to the Mexican side and
get 15c worth OF goods and get an
American dollar in exchange. Louis
suggests this as good business dur
ing the bard times to any person
who can raise The capital stock which
in this case is only a silver dollar.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
What isa Cmekaaf

A subscriber wrote to ask a st.
Louis paper what q ''cuckoo" meant
in modern politics. The paper re-
piled as follows:
"This cuckoo cry was started in
our generation by Senator Morgan,
who said when the White House
clock struck the cuckoos came out
and cooed. This was during the
silver debate, and the cuckoos were
the Democratic friends of the Adj
ministration. But John Randolph
started the idea when repeatedly
interrupted in making speech by
wooden sort of person, who would
say: 'Mr. Speaker, Mr.. Speaker.
Randolph's remark was that in
Geneva they made clocks from which
at intervals Ettlesbirds came out and
whistled. No doubt mechanism was
equal in producing bird that could
say Mr.. Speaker in the same style
i'm which the House was hearing it
| A cuckoo now means thick and
thin adherent of Cleveland and his
policy"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22

A CALLAWAY COUNTY farmer says
that sorghum culture in Missouri
will pay better than a gold mine in
California. He says an average
crop will yield 200 gallons an acre
which will net, either as syrup or
sugar, forty cents gallon and the
seed crop should not be less than
forty bushels per acre now worth
one collar bushel, making a re-
turn $120 an acre. The labor cost
Of reaching this result is hardly
more than the cost of raising wheat
and the farmer can handle from
forty to sixty acres in addition to
his other crops. II this is true the
farmers ought to have sweet time
in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
Hoods Pills do not purge, pain or
grippe, but act promptly, easily and
efficiently.
New kailrOad.
From the Fulton Telegraph.

from the tuIton 1eiegrapn-
There is strong talk now of the
Wabash R. R. extending its branch
R. r. from Columbia to North JET
ferson to connect with the NJ. K. d
7. and C. & A. r. r. and with the
electric line of cars, to be run to
North Jefferson via c. & A. depot as
soon as the bridge is completed, and
it is highly probable that all these
lines will make a large union depot.
This will be the connecting link OF
five lines of r. r., namely, the G..
& A., NJ. X. & T., Wabash, Mo.
Pacific and the South Branch of the
Pacific. What other town in the
state can boast of more god rail
roads-and the beauty of it all is
that Cedar City with all of her nat
ural advantages and beautiful
scenery in the midst of it all. Other
people are beginning to see that
Cedar City is destined to be large
city, from the fact that offers are
being made for land here. Mr.. Jas
Irvine who owns about D acres o
land near the M. K. q I. H. +.
says he had letter from a man II
Jefferson City offering him $3.50 PEI
acre for his entire ) acres. Wha
does this mean? Can land be solo
so high near any other small towr
in the state?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
highest OF all in Leavening Power Z. S Govt Report
RONhI Baking
ABSOLUTELY PURE
The Sugar Beunty.

WASHINGTON, D. O.. Feb. 16.-
The Commissioners OF Internal Rev.
enue is row busy with the payment
OF the sugar bounty due to the
Southern. and Western States for
the crop raised last year. There
has been an unusual amount of de-
lay attendant upon the disburse-
ment OF this money. Several causes
have been given for the delay, but
the chief reason is the notable lack
|of funds in the Treasury, and the
disposition on The part of officials
there to hold on to whatever they
may have as long as they can. Rep
resentatiyes Gresham and Sayers of
Texas made several visits to the
Treasury, urging that the amount of
bounty due Texas be sent at once,
and for The past several days the
sugar bounty division Of the Internal
Revenue Department has been busy
paying sugar claims from Texas.
From estimates received at the
Treasury it is known that the Texas
crop this year will amount to about
1000 QUO pounds. About five
sixths OF this amount will receive a
bounty OF 2 cents per pound, which
amounts to $4,000. The remain
ing portion will receive bounty of
Ia cents per pound, making the
whole sugar bounty due Texas
about S215, 90. OF course the ex.
act amount in this case cannot be
determined until the claims have
been settled and this will not be
done until the 1st of May.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
No Veto For BANDS Bill.
MIR. RAYNER DECLARES THAT
THE PRESIDENT WILL SIGN
THE BILL.
The Maryiander's Positive Statement
Encourages the Advocates Of Fur
ther silver C0inage-A Com
promise Of Some Kind
Being Figured On.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Con-
gresham Rayner, of Maryland,
who has been recognized as
the authorized interpreter on the
floor of the house OF the Presidents s
financial policy, said explicitly to-
day that if the present Bland silver
seigniorage coinage bill should pass
congress Mr.. Cleveland would not
veto it.
MIR. Rayner' single statement is
worth an ocean of gossip. \ few
days ago he said that he thought
that the President would return the
bill to congress if it went to him.
Since that declaration he has been
conspicuously identified with Mr..
Tracy and Mr.. Cochran in the dis
cussion Of compromise measures
and amendments with Mr.. Bland.
Those compromises which sprang
up Monday under such favorable
auspices only to fail 1f adoption yes
terday morning because of the re,
fusal of the silver men to counter
ance further issue of short time
emergency bonds, were said to be
all that could save the bill from
veto. But now comes Mr.. Rayner
with the declaration, privately made
it is true but with seeming authority,
that the President will not veto the
measure.
This news has crept about and
given much comfort to Democrats
who desire to go back to their con
stltuencies in the guise of men who
have done something tangible for
silver.
Mr.. Rayner contemplates Offering
an amendment to the pending bill
authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to issue 3 per cent bonds
for so million dollars, running ten
years in case the necessity should
arise
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
The Nouid-ise Ediior.

Many man who thinks he could
be a journalist stands in the stores
and tells how he would be as inde-
pendent as a hog on ice, and call
things by the right names; how he
would expose corruption in the high
places; how he would use good COM
mon sense, and none of yourfrivolous,
trying to .be-funny stuff. The best
way to cut off on one of these chaps
is to get him to agree to write sem
sible article every day for week.
Before the week is out he is sure to
be pumped dry, and will cape worse
for an idea than chicken with the
the pip. If he should have the
ability and nerve TO carry out his
threats he would be found hanging
to lamp post before three cold
mornings rolled und.-Glasgow
MissOuriau,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
PEe KHAN RrJgcrEp.
The Senate Defeats Another One of
Cieyeland's Nominees.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-By vote
of 40 to 81 the Senate this afternoon
rejected the nomination of Wheeler
I'll. Peckham OF New York as 8
member of the United States Su.
preme Court. This was an increase
of three votes over the majority
against Mr.. Hornblower, the first oi
President Cleyeland's nominees foI
the position.
The rejection was due in large
part TO adverse Republican votes
added to the following of Senator
David B. Hill, who had fought this
nomination even more bitterly than
he did that of Mr.. Hornblower.
Just what he will gain by it is diff
iieult to determine, for the President
will certainly never bow to his will
or consult his wishes. The Mis-
souri, Senators voted against the con
firmation.
New York, Feb. 16-A repre-.
sentative of the Associated Press
called tonight at the home of Mr..
Wheeler I'll. Peckham and sent up
bis card. Mr.. Peckham sent back
word that be had nothing to say to
the representatives of the Press in
regard to his rejection.
Mr.. William B. Hornblower was
seen by an Associated Press repre-
sentative at his home. He said ::
81 am very sorry that the Senate
has refused to confirm Mr.. Peck
hams nomination. OF course,
under the circumstances, it is prop
er that l should say very little on
the subject. | am only sorry that
Mr.. Peckham was not confirmed. !"
Mr.. Hornblower courteously declin-
ed to express himself any further en-
the subject.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22

REFERRING to the extremely low
price of wheat a writer for a metro
politan paper says: The farmer is
probably not much worse off with
wheat at so cents than when it was
at 50 cents or a dollar, because his
cost of living has been reduced
proportionately. A bushel of wheat
will exchange for greater quantity
Of most of the commodities the
farmer buys than it would when the
value of wheat was about a dollar.
Dress goods cost now from fifth to
a half of what they cost then. Sugar
was four times as high then as now.
Coffee 80 per cent higher, tea five
times as high, building material
two to four times as high, and farm
machinery has been reduced fully
one half.
When all these things are con-
sidered, it is net unreasonable to ask
whether the low price of wheat is to
be permanent
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
Taken 10 CeIambla.

In accordance with the order IS
sued By Judge Hughes Friday. Dep.
uty ST eriff Joe Stephens Saturday
took Wm. Mckinney to Columbia
and iodg.si! hhisa in Jail in that city.
Mckinney will remain there until
the June term Of court, when be viii
be brought over and placed on the
witness stand in the Donnelly case
and will afterwards be tried himself
foi The killing Of Turner on The 10Th
Of last Juiy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22

A CHARITABLE person of this city
1uggests that as there is a great deal
z suffering among the worthy poor,
meeting should be called in some
|sntral part of the city so tbatthe
business men could be present Tor Il
|shiie, aud donations of clothes, food
|and money be made by those who
pc able and willing to do so and a
|nnmittee be appointed to distrib-
pc them among those who are
|asetitnte and deserve aid. This
|Regession is worthy of copsidera,
pom and some of our citizens should
~ to i at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22

Hon. Lon V. STEPHENS, State
treasurer of Missouri. was liz Mex
20 Friday and made rs a social
fall. The statement just published by
H. Stephens shows that Missouri :
4ieasury is all right ard in good
bands. Lon is one of Missouri :
Amocrats who is for peace and
Earmony and for the best interests
p the party. He thinks the wrang-
ing among the leaders of the Demo-
sratie party will weaken it in this
.ate unless stopped.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-02-22
Enjnying a T0Hr of California.


Correspondence of the Led. er.
PoMoNA, Call, Feb. S.-After
leaving Kansas City, Nc, Wednes-
day, January 81, at / o'clock a. m.
We arrived here on Saturday at 8
a. m. ON the Santa Fe. Had a
most delightful trip and Jolly
crowd, both ladies and gentlemen,
and rest assured that we got our
snare of the fun. My brother in
law, John d.. Cason, met US at the
depot with his family carriage and
| have been spending few days
with him and his noble good wife,
and assure you he has plenty to
eat and drink, and not water all
the time. We found the weather
little off and has been more so than
usual this winter Been having
frost most every night for the past
month and the orange and lemon
crop shave been damaged considera-
bly,. They call this Gods country,
but give me Old Missouri and | am
satisfied. We find many Missou-
rians here ard most of them seem
to be well satisfied. We will leave
here Saturday for Los Angeles, where
we will spend several days. Then
we run to Stockton, next to San
Jose and Frisco, where we will re-
main until some time in April. l
weigh 216 pounds and R. W.weighs
205 and l think the way our friends
are feeding and entertaining us |
will weigh ton. l must say good
bye for this time. With best wishes
| am always Very Respectfully,
B. B. TUREMAN.