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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-19
mines deserve much credit for their good

work.
The Great Sachem OF Massachusetts,
A P. Calder, raised up the newly-elected
chiefs of Wannalancet Tribe of Red Men
last Thursday evening. About 12o
members of the order and invited friends
were present. Brief addresses were
made. after which refreshments were
served
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-19
THE TOWNS AROUND.
Est RARNET.

Mrs. Batchelder has been laid up with
the rheumatism for few days.
The Misses Pauline, Barbara and
Carrie Bonett from Bradford, Mass,
and May Hadley from Lowell are visit
inc friends here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-19
PASSUMPSIC.

Our farmers have been mourning over
the light hay crop this season, but S. ].
Hastings comes to the front with
record of so tons of hay from a measure
of 1884 acres, clean 8 So tons per acre.
Who goes better?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-19
NORTH D4NVILLE.

John a. Stanton Of Hanover, n. H, IS
spending his vacation at his home here
Miss Alice Clifford is at St. Johnsbury
in the bakery and restaurant of NJ. E.
Clifford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-19
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Highest of all in leavening strength
Latest l.. S. Government Food
Report.
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Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
The Lesson of Hard Times.

In speaking of the present financial depression the knowing men of business seem to be of the opinion that much good will ultimately come to the peo- pie of this country as result of les son that it will teach. The following from an eastern paper sizes up the sit- uation very aptly:
 'sHow hard the past six months have been. Tens of thousands have been doing nothing. and doing it bravely, too The factory was idle; the shop has been closed; the store has had no need of clerks; yet the loaf has been cut and the barrel emptying day by day. The strong man has seen his savings melting away and nothing coming in; yet he has been cheerful, temperate and full of hope. Doing nothing, he has behaved with respect for law; he has kept the peace; he has carried smile into his home, evening after evening, as he has returned from his fruitless search for something to do. A great, grand faith in the American future has characterized our population all these troublous months. The self-control of the idle industrious masses has been sublime, and the discipline of such a season will appear in years to come; it will make of us stronger people.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
CHAPaN WILLIE.
MRS MARGARET o'HARA.

On the 23d of February ult., while at the barn, Margaret, wife of John O'Hsra, sustained shock affecting her left side. She was at once removed to the house, where she lay in helpless cendision, although she could talk some, until March 8th, when she seemed to have the second attack, after which she fingered four honrs, when death ended her sufferings and closed the career of 8 well spent life at eight o'clock p. m., in the evening of her usefulness. in her 57th year. She came from Ireland when but 26 years old, locating in Salis- bury, and soon after married her hus- band. whom she leaves with nine grown up children, five girls and four boys Mrs O'Hara was of genial disposition, ever striving to act the part of \ devout wife and mother, having smile and pleasant word for all, never murmuring at her lot or speaking an ill word of others. She acted as balance wheel through all the perplexities of her life She was a Jealous believer in the -prin ciples of her Catholic church. Her funeral took place at St Joseph's church in Canaan on Sunday, where the burial service was read by the Rev Fr. Ban non. The pail bearers were Messrs Martin Mcclure, John Gain, Patrick Cain, George Garland, Thomas Morrison and Nicholas O'Hara. The burial was in the Catholic cemetery in the pres- ence of large concourse of relatives and friends, who thus paid due respect to their sainted dead.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
Had Dined and Was a Man Again.

The other morning a tall, stout man, with a scraggly, half grown beard and ev- cry indication of poverty in his apparel, entered the Riggs House and approached the desk where Proprietor de Witte was standing.
 "I have not had anything to eat except 8 sandwich yesterday morning for two days" he said in a voice that trembled with weakness. Cant you let me have something7'
 MT. de Witte gave him & card to the steward, and pretty soon he was vora- ciously disposing of a plentiful break fast. When he had finished, he uncon- sciously dipped his fingers in the water glass, passed them over his lips, and dry ing them on the napkin arose from the table. Drawing himself up, he smiled with satisfaction, and putting his hand into the pocket of his tatt9red vest he drew forth dime and proffered it to the sstonished waiter. When the latter re- fused the tip, the man appeared to awaken from dream, and with redden- ing face he muttered something and hur- riedly went out.
 His gait, bearing, manner and boise generally were those of a man who had known better days, and the unconscious recognition of the waiter showed that the power of habit acquired in the days of his prosperity had asserted itself when the momentary pleasure of square meal had caused him to forget his present plight. Washington Post.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
STATE NE TVS.

Frank E. Wadhams of Goshen has been granted an original pension.
 O. B. Hallett of Wirsted, a dealer in hides for forty five years, says they have never been 80 low in price as now.
 A fraud. who claims to be an agent of Munsey's Magazine and gives bottle of medicine as premium tofubscribers, has been gulling people in Fairfield county.
 The Woodbury water works project is said to be an assnred success. The to- tai expense will be about $15. GOO, and the reservoir will be located on hill 40 feet above the village, near the house of O. W. Kirkland.
 There is baby in New Britain, five weeks old, whose weight Is two and three quarters pounds. When he was born he was one and one-quartpr pounds in weight and measured just. Is inches in length. He appears to be healthy.
 The youngest Union veteran is Joseph Fl. White of Stanley Post, New Britain, "ho will not be 40 years old until next June. He was accepted as @ drummer boy into the Fifth New Hampshire when he was but years 8 months old and served until the close of the war
 Charles Clarke. the man charged with assaulting Louise Hoffkins, his 16-year old neice, at Long Ridge and found gull ty by jury in Bridgeport was senten- ced to twenty years in the state prison. Clarke is forty years old.
 Saturday will be St. Patrick's day and also the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the diocese of Hartford The day will be appropriately observed in all the parishes of the diocese. The bishop will celebrate ponti6cal high mass in the cathedral and there will be 8 sermon.
 The Winsted Leader tells its readers to "look out for fraudulent character in tho grab of woman who calls upon charitably disposed persons and reper- sents that she is getting money to help bury mother who has left l2 children, a drunken husband and son and desti- tute home"
 The fish commissioners met at the capitol in Hartford Thursday, and de- cided to begin the distribution of about 1000, 900 brook trout fry for March 20. nnder the special appropriation of s3.- GOO for thepurpose. About 300 apppli- cations have been received for fry for stocking streams.
 During the past year 12,774 books were loaned from the Norfolk Library and about three times that number were used for reference at the library. The number of visitors war 23,406, an in- crease of about 2 900 over the previous year. There were added to the library 750 new books, making the whoie num- Der 5000.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
KENT.

One or two socials are in prospect, to be given soon after Easter.
 The dancing class under the instruc- tion ofnMiss J. Davis, of Amenia, closes it's second term this week.
 visiting her mother. Mrs M. J. Watson.
 MT and Mrs John Barton have gone to Bridgeport for short stay.
 Rev and Mrs w H. Kirk, who have spent the winter with relatives in Yer mont, returned home Saturday. MT Kirk is very feeble.
 The temperance lecture given by Key J. H. Keep, of Gaylordsville, at Town Hall on the evening of March 9th, was we'll attended. He handled his subject, "The Foundation of Death, in 8 manner that showed careful thought and a knowledge of facts; and he gave some startling figures to prove the increase of lntemperance among young men.
 It is announced that on Sunday next, Rev - Maile, secretary of the Ameri- can Board of Missions, will speak at Congl church, also that he will give 8 lecture on Monday evening at the church.
 The death of Willie Goodsell occurred at his home, ,Skiff Mountain. on Monday morning after an illness of only few days. Will was young man of excel- lent qualities, was we'll liked by his many friends for his kindly, pleasant ways. His early death is very sad and especially so to his parents who were so devoted to his interests, and to whom he was always kind and helpful.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
NORFOLK.

The Parker Concert Go. gave an ex- cellent concert here Saturday evening They secured class of about 50 per sons and will give series of ten lessons in vocal music this week.
 It is reported that Mir A. F. Curtiss has rented his fathers farm and will en- gage in market gardening the coming season.
 Abont 20 went from here to the Y. P. 8. O. E. convention held at Winsted last week.
 Mrs B. Moore is to move into the house vacated by Mr John Shea
 Mir John O'Conor is building a new house on Park street His architect is from Winsted.
 Miss Belle Eldridge is visiting her sister, Mrs H. Fl. Bridgman, in New York.
 Mir R. O. Burr has rented Mrs Bellows barn near the station and is to convert it into first class meat market.
 Mir s A. Caul has rented room in the back of his restaurant to 8 barber, who commenced business this week.
 Mir R. D Rowland, of New York city, spent few days at the Stevens House last week.
 Mir Jason Roberts little son Fred, who so seriously ipi lred his knee pan, was taken to the hospital last week. News has been received that there is little hope of his recovery.
 Thomas and Lyman Hedge, of the Lakeville Hotchkiss school. spent Sun day at the Misses Eldridge's.
 MT J, D. Bassett has nearly compile ted his new house opposite Hon. J. N. Cowles'; and is to move there about April lst.
 MT Theodore T. Beardsley has rented his house to Mrs Kate Hamilton, oi Princetown, N. J., for the summer.
 MT and Mrs G. W Holt, of Pittsfield, are visiting at F. G. Holt's in North Nor folk.
 Miss Charlotte Seymour, assistant al Robbins school. has been sick with ton silitis and was unable to be at school for few days last week.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
LAX E v VILLE.

A very fine large photograph of the late Dr Hiram Eddy is on exhibition at the bank. It is gift of several Lake vile gentleman to the Oren Fl. Knight Post.
 The o. M. Parker Concert Go. gave a first class concert to a crowded house at Academy Hall last week Wednesday evening. At the close of the concert, the professor formed large singing class two whom he gives lessons twice each day for week. On the last day the class will give a musical carnival under the direction of their magnetic and hu- morous instructor
 The G. w. Hall Go. broke ground Monday on their recently acquired prop erty opposite the park, and will erect a large building on it at once. Park avenue will soon be 8 thing of beauty.
 Myron Holley commenced to build a large house on his lot on Park avenue last week.
 Mrs Knight is having an addition built to her house on Park avenue.
 Chas Day painted his new fence last week, which makes it look very neat and attractive.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
BEWARE OF SOUTH AFRICA.
One Who Has Tried IL Says It Is No Place For e Man In Need of Work.

One Who Has Tried IL Says It Is No Place
 For Man In Need of Work.
 I sailed from London Jan. 20, 1898, for Cape Town, returning the latter part of May, and was only too glad when 1 reached the States again. Miners think ing of going to Johannesburg would do better by staying at home, even if times are very quiet here. The average of miners landing in Cape Town is about 10 weekly, and they are nearly all from England. They nearly all branch out for Johannesburg, and naturally the em- ployers prefer an Englishman before an American, and you will find this in all branches of business, professional or otherwise. The colored people do all the laborious work in the mines, and as for the positions the white man would take suppose there are about 50 wait ing for one opening. A good miner can earn S25 a week, and think good miner can earn more here, and then again he can live considerably cheaper here. He would have to pay for board in Johannesburg about $10 weekly. This is speaking of board alone.
 When I left Cape Town last May, there were hundreds of men in Cape Town from all parts of South Africa looking for employment. Lots of them manage to get down from the interior, and the first chance they have of returning to England, either working their passage or otherwise, they accept The boat I came back in to London was the Tartar, and II worked their passage home, and hay ing so many applications the captain had to refuse good many. A stowaway is a common occurrence.
 Board in Cape Town is $6 25 a week, and if you wanted a position as clerk, bookkeeper, telegraph operator, etc., they would offer you what they call "a start" That is to say, it doesn't matter how competent you may be, you have to commence with $5 or $6 a week, and you think yourself lucky if you can get that. There are on an average hundred ap- plications for each situation.
 I took my brother-in-law from Eng land with me. He was earning there e10 a week, and he tramped around Cape Town seven weeks and finally got po- sition. and I have just heard from him, and he is at present earning @ week at the same place.
 AS many people are returning from South Africa as there are going-that is, between 400 and 500 weekly. Men that do get positions, after they have saved, if ever they do, $200 to $400, return to Eng land for good.
 Employers will not accept a diploma from the United States of any kind-it doesn't matter how high the reputation of the college may be-and any one head ing there will only be too sorry he ever left home, as it costs more to get from there than it does to reach there. The whole thing is there is too much Eng fish about it all around, and after hay ing the freedom of this country you will find great difference between South Africa and here.
 There are two or three prices on some of the necessaries in Cape Colony, and this is the cheapest place to live: House rent, from @ weekly; flour. 6 cents per pound; potatoes, 30 pounds for $1; but ter. 50 cents to 75 cents per pound; ba- con, 35 cents per pound.-Seattle Post Intelligencer.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The special town meeting, Saturday loren oon, was attended by about 60 voters ont of 1000 voters in town. Mer- ritt I. Wheeler was chosen moderator, and all the votes were taken by ballot. The meeting voted to accept of the pro- visions of chapter 164 of the acts of the legislature of 1882 allowing towns to receive gifts of land, or purchase the same, for public parks. Under this act E. B. Culver, Farley A. Russell and Caleb Ticknor were elected as park com missioners for three years. They are to serve without pay. By unanimous vote the meeting accepted the gift of Edward F. Searles of 70 acres of wood land east of the village for the purpose of public park to- be called East Mountain Park. No buildings except for public purposes shall be erected thereon. Town Clerk Burget was in- structed to furnish Mr Searles with 8 copy of the vote of acceptance.
 At special meeting of the fire dis trict, Saturday afternoon, it was an- nounced that Edward F Searles had presented to the district 299 shares of the Mansfield Lake acqueduct company, but in order to legalize the transfer a consideration was necessary. The meet ing then voted to purchase said proper ty for the stipulated price of $l. The meeting also voted to allow Mir Searles the use of all the water needed at Kel- logg terrace.
 Several gentlemen of the village gave Charles J., Tavlor, aged 70. a birthday dinner at the Berkshire Inn, Friday. l T~ .r k4 of he savings bank, has a large collection of Indian curiosities and club was organ ized called the Arrow Head Club.
 Jeremiah Crotty, aged 85 years, died Friday. He leaves four daughters and two sons, ono of whom is James Crotty of this village.
 A s. Fassett has moved from the city store to the new Parker block, corner of Main and Church streets.
 The contract for laying water pipe on the East side of the village was awarded Saturday to Robert F. Kilbourne.
 Clarence W. Warner, electrician. has moved his office and stock to No. 13 Railroad street.
 Charles Watson has bought the Jones place at Seekonk.
 The town schools closed Friday for a two weeks vacation.
 The Current news club met with Mrs Edward Evans, Saturday afternoon, and discussed the subject of George w.. Childs and Philadelphia.
 In the District court, Monday, William Stevens for larceny of money from James Price, of Sheffield, was bound over to the grand jury, at the July term of the Superior court.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
CLAYTON.

Several families are changing their places of residence this spring. Porter Ferry bas rented Mrs Lyman Kings place. Charles Houghtaling occupies the house vacated by Ferry and will work for H R Bunnell the coming year. Charles Hart has moved into the house recently occupied by Houghtaling and works for G. A. Mcintyre Tom Leon- ard goes to the Fred Reel house near Ashley Falls, and Charles Curtiss into the house vacated by Leonard An English family by the name of Davison from West Cornwall haved moved into the house vacated by Cnrtiss and Hart and will work at the clay bed. David Curtis and Wm. Sardam go to the Lu- man Foote tenement in the village of North Canaan and George Curtis has gone to same village in the Silvernail house on West Main St.
 Mrs CharlesH Houghtaling has been wis., ting relatives inChspinville the past two weeks
 Miss Emma Rood is visiting relatives in Ct. Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
W EST GOSH FEN.

P. H. Cummings, of Thomaston, and Clarence Morse, of Litchfield, were call ing on friends here Sunday and Mon- day.
 Mrs F. w. Griswold entertained a party of friends very pleasantly on Fri day last.
 The Jonathan Thompson farm is re- ported as sold to Austin Wadhams.
 Rev and Mrs Birkins spend this week in Merryall, attending the wedding of a neice. Miss Harrison will board with the Misses Landon during the absence of MT and Mrs B.
 The bright sunshine of last week caused the snow banks to disappear rap idly, besides making the IT ud very deep and blue birds and robbins happy.
 The sick among us are all on the road to recovery.
 One shoemaker has lately moved into the place, and another is expected from Torrington, very soon.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN,

Mrs Miles Hanchett has returned to her home in Orange, \. J.
 Miss Frances Bigelow has commenced her spring term as teacher in Dist. No 8. We are very glad to note her return by the patrons of the school at Lower City.
 Norman Cakes has removed to South Canaan occupying his own house
 Chas Blake Is settled in the Kellogg house.
 James Bailey will work the Hurlburt farm during the coming season.
 M. O. Dean, of Variety Farm, has ex- changed roadsters with Wm. Roraback thus securing more swiftness on the road. He is therefore able to get his superhuous eggs to market much quick CT than here to-fora. Look out for him when you see him comingl
 On account of the high water and ter rible condition of the roads, but few were able to get to the Grange Hall for it's regular meeting last Wednesday eve ming. 50 few were present the meeting was not called to order. March 22nd will be the third anniversary of the or ganization of the Grange in this place During that time there has been but three evenings when the weather or travelling has prevented the regular ses- sions being held the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month.
 The Y. F. s. O. E. held 8 deeply in- teresting meeting Sunday evening. The pastor is doing most excellent work in connection with the work of the so- ciety. He has series of paintings rep resenting bible scenes which he uses in the services, thus rendering the exer cises very impressive.
 On entering the church, Sunday, our eyes were greeted with rare collection of beautiful blossoms The contrast from without, after riding some distance in the mud, was very much appreciated by the church goers. There is scarcely a Sunday in the year when flowers are not part of our church service, Misses Hattie Belden, Olive Pendleton and Ellen Prentice very kindly donating all through the winter months.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Grace D. Robinson is visiting friends in New York and Now Haven.
 The school in this district closes the winter term Friday of this week.
 Miss Mamie Merritt, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia. is slowly improving
 Wm. W. Bierce. Esq, has fitted up a room in the o B. Iron Co. store for a law office. He has purchased a fine law library. He is bright lawyer and his many friends wish him success.
 Hon V O. Beers is having sorted and packed some tobacco at his warehouse giving work to about 16 men.
 Wilson P. Sturges has been appoint ed Notary Public and has held the anne office for the past 18 years.
 Constable Andrews has taken unto bimself bride He passed around the cigars very literally and the boys wish him and bride all manner of blessings pertaining to married life.
 Edward I. Hubbard, of New York, visited friends here few days since.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-15
Prince and station Master.


 The death of MT. Henry Farnham, who was for many years station master at Takeley, one of the village stations on the Great Eastern Railway company's Witham, Braintree and Bishops Stort- fori branch line, recalls an amusing in- cident in which the Prince of Wales played leading part. A few years ago the prince and a party of distinguished guests alighted at Takeley for the pur- pose of visiting Lord and Lady Brooke at Easton Lodge, Essex. By some means the Prince of Wales became de- tached from the rest of the party, and did not reach the barrier until few minutes after the others had passed. MT. Farnham was doing duty as ticket collector, and not then knowing the prince he promptly accosted him with Ticket, please"
 The prince mentioned that he was one of Lord Brooke's party. The station master was not, however, satisfied with the statement, and he firmly refused to allow his royal highness to pass unless he produced a ticket or furnished his name and address. Satisfactory expla- nations were eventually forthcoming, and the prince was permitted to rejoir the party. Though somewhat embar- rassed when he learned the prince's iden- tity, the station master was not greatly perturbed. Indeed he received the in- telligence with the philosophical ques- tion, "Why didn't he tell me that he was the Prince of WalesT' His royal highness heartily enjoyed the incident. His royal highnoss seldom visits Easton Lodge without being reminded jocularly of his attempt to ride without ticket. Westminster Gazette.