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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
EA ST BURKE.
A Pleasant Family Reunion.

The jenkins family reunion was
held at A c. Farmers last Saturday.
About rs were present; among them
were Lemuel Jenkins and Adna Jenkins
of Manchester, n. H, Mrs. Eta Zen
kins) Humphrey and Mrs. May Uenkins)
Goss with their families from St. Johns
bury, also Mrs. May Jenkins Leach
and husband of Lyndon and E. A. Jen-
kins of Barton. A bountiful dinner was
served, and all pronounced it 81 good
time long to be remembered.
Mrs. L. E. Bonett of Somerville, Mass,
with her son are visiting her brother, AL
bert Colby.
Mrs. Mabel Vance has returned to her
home at Newport.
Mrs. R. Gage is still improving slowly.
Ora Jenkins and George Gibson have
gone on their bicycles TO Bethlehem,
n. H., to attend the coach parade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
WHEELOCK.

Quite a number are attending camp
meeting at Lyndonville from this place
this week.
Mrs. H. Squires and children are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Gray.
D. B. Leslie received the nomination
for representative at the republican
caucus Saturday evening L. n. Cree for
the democrats, Geo. Nelson for the
DOnulists
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
NORTH DANVTLLE,

Miss Carrie Wells has begun her school
in the Francis Drew district.
Miss Alice Clifford has returned from
St. Tohnsbury, where she has been work
ing.
The band boys went to Joe's Pond for
a picnic Saturday and report good
time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
WEST CONCORD.

At the republican caucus last Satur-
day, Charles NJ. TiltOn was nominated
for town representative.
The Concord Corner Rivals played all
round the new nine of this place last Sat
urday, defeating them in the most easy
manner possible. Young Hastings, the
pitcher for the Rivals, held the home
team down to four runs in seven innings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
PEACHAM.

A great many people are in town yet,
although the greater number returned
to their homes last week after the ex-
ercises.
The Misses Wakefield of New York,
who have been visiting at B. S. Hooker's,
return to their home this week.
At the republican caucus last Saturday
night, l. Rowe was nominated for
representative.
]. Trussell sold his personal property
at auction last Saturday.
Rev. Moses Martin preached very
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
WEST BURKE.

Frost here in places last Thursday
morning.
The successors of the Quebec Lumber
Co. have pretty much stopped business
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23

F. w. Mason is at F. S. Woods for a
days.
number from this place attended the
the coaching parade at Bethlehem.
H. A. Beerworth and family are on a
visit to relatives in Canada.
John P. Witty, for thirty years boss
on the section here, finished work for the
company this week.
L. H. Witty is running the depot dur
ing Mr.. Beerworth's absence
There will be a promenade and ice
cream festival at Carruth's hall Friday
evening, Aug. "a. All are cordially in
vited
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
PeaCham Views.

Photographic views of the Peacham Cen
tennia1, views of speakers. views of platform
and audience, view of church, view of in terror
of church with decorations, view of organ,
view of dining room at both churches. All
of these be obtained at so cents each or
six for 81. 90. The above views will be sent
to any address receipt of price.
c.. l.. BROWN,
PEACHAM, VERMONT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-08-23
McINDOES.

Mrs. Stacy and son of Canada have
been at Mrs. Kimbal's.
c. I. Smith went to Kansas City on
Wednesday last week on business trip.
Miss Rosa Smith is at Stratford, n. H.,
visiting her mother:
George Hunt of Chicago is at his cous-
ms, {. L. Hunt.
At the missionary tea last Wednesday,
the ladies netted 500.
Mrs. Sargent and daughter returned
last week.
Mrs. Mary Hight and son Chester of
West Topsham were the guests of w. H.
Gilchrist last Friday.
Mrs. William Stevenson and grandson
were in town on Monday.
Miss Mabelle Perry and Miss Alice
Fin1ay returned home from Lake Morey
on Wednesday last.
Mrs. Isabel Montieth, who will be well
remembered here, with her daughter, Mrs
George Flint of Unionville, Conn, has
been stopping with Mrs. A B. Perry the
past week.
Charles Manchester got track of his
team at Warren, N. H., and went there
to- find his horse in a stable at that place,
the man had skipped to unknown lands.
Mrs. Newman, son and daughter are
at Abe Gilhllans.
Mrs. Nell Alcott of Boston is stopping
with her aunt, Mrs. Susan Nelson.
Seth Ford and wife and Miss Charlotte
Gilchrist attended the coaching parade
at Bethlehem, N. H. on Tuesday.
w. H. Glchrist was at Wentworth, n.
H, this week.
Workman commenced shingling the
Academy this week.
About SIS was Melted last Friday
night at the promenade which goes to-
wards repairing the Academy.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
DUNRAvEN HAS SAND.
He Proposes to Try His Luck with the Val
kyrie Again.

New York, February 1.-The defeated
cup challenger Valkyrie, will remain on
Tebo's dock, South Brooklyn until some
time in April. During tbs period she
will be re-coppered, givena new cabin,
a new mast two feet longer than the old
stick, new and lighter rigging and an en-
larged sail plan.
These changes and possible improve
ments were ordered BY Lord Dunraven
before he left for England il the fall, and
the work will be donesuhda the super
intendence of J. Beavor Webb.
The object of Lord Dunrsven in order
ing the alterations to his bat is due to
his desire to meet the American big sim
gle stickers that may be in commission
early next season. He has lopes that the
Vigilant, Colona, Jubilee ind Nayahoe
will be fitted out SO as to be ready to
race in June, as it is at present his pur-
pose to send the Valkyrie lack to Eng
land in time for the August yachting re-
union at Cowes.
In these American races lord Dunrav-
en- believes his yacht will show to advan-
tage. and it is rlmored that he does not
fear the result of any meetings with
the boats named. but on the contrary, is
hopeful that his craft will prove the vic
tor in the majority OF the struggles en-
gagged in.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
TO STEAL HETTlE GREEN,
One of Americas Richest Women Hiding
Because of Poorly Spelled Letter.


New York, February Mrs. Hettie
Green, celebrated as one of the most &C.
centric as well as the riches women in
America, has again negotiated one of her
lightning-like disappearance. She occu-
pied a third-story rear ballroom in the
boarding house of Mrs. A. E. Bonita at
No. SO Pierrepont street, B,ooklyn, five
days ago, paid 81 week for the room,
and is said to have eaten he, meals in the
kitchen. Her residence at his writing is
unknown.
1t is asserted on good authority that
last Tuesday, Mrs. Bont. received an
anonymous letter, bearings New York
postmark, which contained worning
for the wealthy boarder.
The letter was badly spelled and was
evidently the work of an lliterase per-
son. Nobody has seen it save Mrs. Bonita,
her daughter and Mrs, Green herself. In
substance the letter stated that a number
of notorious New York 'crooks' had
hatched out scheme to abduct Mrs.
Green, convey her to some out-of- -tle-way
spot, already agreed upon, and hold her
for an exorbitant ransom.
The abduction was tosne accomplished
at night, andthe letter went so far as to
intimate that the desperadoes had located
Mrs. Green's sleeping apartment and
would not hesitate to break into it, chic
roform the lady and bear her away in
their arms to a waiting carriage
Mrs. Green, it is believed, has returned
to this city to live. 1t is said that she
proposes to cast herself upon the protec-
tion of Superintendent BYnes. 1t is fur
ther limited that once before there was a
conspiracy to abduct Mrs. Green and
hold her for ransom.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
THE DETRoIT's GUN.
1t Was Only One-Pounder but 1t Won
the Battle.

1t Was Only a One-Pounder but 1t Won
the Battle.
Washington, February L. Secretary
Herbert today made public the despatch
received from Admiral Benham Monday
night. telling of the trouble with Da
Cana, as follows;
"RIo-Received January 20.
"Secretdry Of the Macy. Wdshington:
"Two American merchant vessels Sat
urdoy were prevented from going along
side the wharf. Today, 6 a. M, sent the
Detroit to take position that would pro-
tect vessels going alongside the wharf,
and if fired upon to return fire. My YES
sells under way and cleared for action.
After the Detroit took position, boat
from one vessel running line preparatory
to hauling in was fired upon with muskets
from insurgent ship. Detroit returned
fire with one-pounder, shot striking un-
der her bow. Insurgents fired broadside
leeward. Later, insurgents fired broad
side gun over American merchant vessels.
Detroit returned fire with musket, strik-
ING insurgent sternpost. Passing by in.
surgent he was hailed, saying, IF you
fire again will return your fire and if
necessary sink you.' Detroit anchored
to command both vessels-one merchant
vessel having been carried to new posi-
ton near wharf, and tug had offered SER
vices, gratuitously, to discharge cargo.
Insurgent leader was notified these ves-
sells would discharge from the present
positions, but that my determination was
not changed-to give American merchant
vessels full protection to the wharf, if
they desired to go.
(Signed) BENHAM."
A discrepancy in the statements of
Minister Thompson and Admiral Ben
ham concerning the calibre of the gun
that was fired from the Detroit at the in
surgent vessel Monday was Strengthened
out at the navy department in favor of
Admiral Benham, who said one-pounder
was used. Mr.. Thompson's S ignorance of
ordnance affairs probably led him into
error. Secretary Herbert's telegram OF
endorsement to Admiral Benham seems
to indicate that the admiral, in making a
show of force and in firing on the insur-
gents, acted upon specific instructions.
but it is explained at the navy depart
ment that Admiral Benham was acting
only under general instructions to pro-
tect American interests and avoid inter-
ference or partisanship, and that he did
not go beyond the spirit of these direc-
tions in the decisive action of Monday,
The admiral had previously informed the
department of his intention to put stop
to Da Canals illegal interference with
American commerce. The following
message was sent this afternoon:
$40 Benham, RIO Janeiro:
Further information received from
United States minister. We are satisfied
with the prudence and Judgment with
which YOU carried out instructions and
protected American commerce. We rely
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
is A MANLY SPORT,
And Devotees of Base Ball Object to Prize
Fighters as Players.

New York, February edward Han
Ion, the president of the Baltimore base
ball club, evidently did not take proper
forethought when he offered James j.
Corbett, the pugilist, $1,000 week dur
ing the months of July and August to
play on the Baltimore club. The idea
did not seem to be feasible to thinking
people, and it caused many shake of
the head among the best friends of base
ball. Two directors and heavy stock
holders of the New York club and one of
the leading stockholders of the Brooklyn
club met yesterday to talk over the Cor
bett matter, as suggested by President
Hanlon. They denounce the idea and in
innate that, if the Baltimore club insist
upon it, the affair may be taken before
the National League at the convention
TO be held in this city on February 70.
They declare, in the first place, that to
use prize-fighter to advertise baseball
is all wrong, and that the game could
not gain anything by such an acQu1s1-
tion. They say that such an arrange
mens would be simply an advertising
scheme to attract money at the gate, and
that baseball does not need any such
sideshow.
A director of the New York club,
when seen last night, said: "Yes, it is
true that we oppose the idea of introduce
ing Corbett into baseball. Corbett may
be all right personally, and if he likes
prize-fghting, why, that is his business.
l don't think, however, that baseball
and prize-fghting go together. think
that such move would lower the tone
of the game. I am convinced thai many
of the other league clubs will indorse
our action. Corbett cannot play ball,
any way-at least, not up to the league
would dare play him onssits team regular
ly for two months. Why, the first time
he made bad muf, a poor throw or
struck out in ticklish point in the
game the enthusiasts would rise up in
their might and howl for his release. II
this thing went on some enterprising
manager would want to import Count
to come over and pitch for his team, and
have some other celebrity catch for him.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2a, 1s62---vOL. 80.

portion of the profits of the planters
sacrificed and some OF the sugar estates
given up and divided into farms for
white immigrants 1t is bee oming evil
dent that party lines will run mainly up
on these issues in the future. The plant
ing interest is certain to make strong
fight for itself. The planters, as class,
are unlikely to antagonize annexation or
any government which tends towards it.
They will probably recognize the
necessity of ample concessions to popular
demand to secure the establishment of
stable government. lis not clear how far
the natives will be permitted to count in
thisc ontest. The. influx Of Aslatics is
generally regarded as destructive OF the
aboriginal population who are weak ana
wasting away.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
BENHAM'S LITTLE BATTLE.
Admiral and Minister Send Their
Reports Of the Affair.
INSURGENTS. WERE TOLD THEIR
SHIPS MIGHT BE SUNK.

A One PonnGier Was the Size of the Can
non Used but 1t Sufficed-The Course of
the Admiral Receives Official Commen-
dation-A Message Sent to Him Telling
Him to Continue the Same Course If
Necessary.
Washington, February 1.-The follow
ing telegram, dated yesterday, has been
received from Minister Thompson by
Secretary Gresham:
''Rio Janeiro, January 3L.-Had an in
terview with Benham. He reported the
action fully to the Navy Department
yesterday morning. The United States
squadron got under way, cleared for ac-
ton, and having notified city and insur-
gents of his intention to protect by force,
if necessary, and place alongside OF
docks any American vessels wishing to
go there, Detroit took position best af-
forded to protect, with orders that if the
vessels were fired upon to return fire.
A boat from one of the American
vessels running line preparatory to
hauling in was fired upon from 1nsur-
gents, but was not struck. The Detroit
returned the fire with six pounder,
which struck under the bows of the in
surgent scruiser. The insurgent then
fired hroadside guns to leeward. and
later the Detroit returned the fire, with
muskets striking the insurg ent's stern
post. Passing, the Detroit's; commander
hailed the insurgent vessel. telling him
that if he fired again the Detroit would
return the fire. and, if necessary, sink
him. One of the American vessels having
been carried into "a new position near the
dock, and tug having offered services
gratuitously to discharge cargoes of all,
insurgent cruisers leader was notified
that the vessels would discharge from
the positions they were then in, but that
the determination or the commander-in-
chief of the United States squadron re-
manned unchanged to give American
vessels full protection and place them in
their berths at docks if they SO desired.
Later Detroit was withdrawn and
squadron anchored Benham has not
interfered in the least with military or
naval operations on either side, nor is it
his intention to do SO. He. has notified
the insurgents that it is his duty to pro-
tect Americans and commerce of the
United States, and this he intends TO do,
and says American vessels must not be
interfered with in their movements, but
they must take the consequences when
getting in the Tine of fire where legiti-
mate hostilities are actually in progress
Until belligerent rights are accorded in
surgents have no right to exercise
authority over American vessels or prop
erty. Right of insurgents to search
neutral vessels, or to seize .any portion
al. L
they be within the class which may be
defined as contraband of war during
hostilities between two Independent gov
ernments. Forcible seizure of such
articles in the present status Of insur-
gents would constitute an act of piracy.
Since the effective action OF Monday
everything is quiet. Attempted blockade
of commerce and trade is broken, and
events move smoothly. All foreign COM
manders concur as far as am advised"
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
ABROGATION DAY.
HaWaii's Fourth Of July Comes in
the Middle Of January.
WILLIS AND WODEHOUSE DID NOT
CARE TO CELEBRATE.

Both the American and British Ministers
Are Mourning for Hawaiis Deceased
Monarchy-The American League
Coming to the Front-It Wants to Make
Hawaii White Mans Countrywide
System of Vast Plantations and Asiatic
Labor Creating Opposition.
Honolulu, January II, via San Fran
cisco, per brig W.G. Irwin.-Today will
be observed as Abrogation day. 1t is
the first anniversary of tine abrogation OF
the Hawaiian monarchy. Great enth1-
siasm is expected in the celebration.
United States Minister Willis declined
for himself and for the admiral and
United States naval officers. the Presi-
dents invitation to the reception. He
closes his note by expressing the hope
that more satisfactory relations may
soon be obtained between the two gov
ernments. Last night no reply to a
similar invitation had been received
from Minister Wodehouse, the British
representative, who is almost an open
partisan. of the Queen. No difficulty has
arisen D6GWe0u ulul anu ILLS SOFtIuIuSAt.
He lately complained to the President
of a disparaging remark printed here
from American papers and received a
satisfactory assurance. A hasty call ON
the morning of the 18th by Minister
Willis upon President Dole gave rise to
many surmises because no such visit had
before been made. President Dole says
the interview was wholly amicable Mr..
Willis called for an elucidation of an ex-
preston in Mr.. Dole's letter to MIR. Willis,
which the latter was about to forward to
Washington per the Monowai. Mr.. Dole
was glad Of the opportunity to supply
the needed explanation.
The American league is rapidly grow
ing and coming to the front as the chief
political organization in support of the
provisional government. and the cause OF
annexation. 1t is developing a strong
opposition to what it's memb bers regard as
the endeavor of the planter capitalists to
control the government in their own in
terests, in opposition to those of the
working class of whites. On the night
before last, strong resolutions We're
passed opposing the further importation
of Chinese laborers, to 5000 of whom the
government agreed to allow admission to
the islnds. The Star, which sides with
the league, recommends conceding to the
Japanese government equal terms of
suffrage to its people with other foreign
ers rather than to admit the Chinese, be-
lieving that with proper qualification for
voting, few Janpanese could be able to
vote. The league mem bers desire to see
Hawaii become white mans country
and not be mainly given up to the great
estates of capitalists manned by Asiatic
laborers. To this end, they prefer to see
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
PoNEY MOORE coRRALED.
The Result of Disagreement With q
Street Car Conductor.

New York, February 1.-"Poney"
Moore was arrested tonight on Broadway
charged with assaulting Conductor Co.
hen because the latter ordered him to
cease using vile language. Pugilist
Mitchell was with Moore at the time.
The conductor says Moore struck him in
the face. At the station house Moore
wanted to enter counter charge against
the conductor but the sergeant would not
entertain it, Moore furnished $500 bail
and was released. Mitchell said his
father-in-law was not to blame for the as
sault and merely acted in self defence
when the conductor struck at him.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday. Feb. 1. taken
at 8 p. M, 10Th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature. direction of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 26o, NV, clear; New York, ,2s',
NV, clear; Philadelphia, 300, NV, clear;
Washington 34o, NV, clear; Albany, 20',
w. clear; Buffalo, 240, w, clear: Detroit,
26o, w, clear; Chicago, 1So, SW, clear:
st. Paul, 50, SE, clear; st. Vincent, 20',
S, cloudy; Huron, Oak, q, SE, clear;
Bismarck, 1S0, SW, clear; Jacksonville,
66o, SW, fair.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
The Atchison Tangle.

New York, February 1.-The expected
default by the Atchison Company of
payments due the holders of large pro-
protion of the Colorado Midland rail-
road, occurred today. Barring, Magoun
& Company. Is Wall street, are said to
be acting under instructions from the
receiver, and they have not made the
payments. The security holders have
organized for the purpose of protecting
their interests.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, FEBRUARY 1.-The local
Weather Bureau Office records AS to
the weather the following:
ga. m.-Barometer. 29. 941: thermome-
ter. 1910; dew point. IL; humidity. 69;
wind. N; velocity, 2; weather,
cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer. 29.s67: tnermome-
ter. 23.O: dew point, IL: humidity, 70:
wind, NV; velocity. 8: weather. cloudy.
The mean daily thermometer. %: max
imum thermometer, 24.9: minimum ther-
mometer, 16.0; maximum velocity OF
wind, s NV; total precipitation. o.oo
inch.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
Burglars at South Berwick.

South Berwick, February 1.-The
store of George A. Mather, was broken
into last night, and small quantity of
tobacco and cigars taken. An unsuccess-
full attempt was made to break into the
cigar factory of Barrett & Swasey.
Lewis b. Taylor Acquitted.
Biddeford, February 1.-Lewis B.
Taylor of North Berwick. charged with
entering house in the night time and
stealing watch, was acquitted in the
supreme court this afternoon. The jury
rendered verdict of not gnilty without
leaving their seats.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
SIX HAVE DIED.
Farmers from Two States Met ON the
Road and Fight Followed.

Asheville, N. c., February IA spec
ial from Hot Springs, N. c., says terri
BILE fight took place on the Madison coun-
ty line next to Tennessee between North
working on a road. Fourteen men
were wounded and six have died. The
cause of the tlouble is not known.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
The Parish Councils Bill.

London, February 1.-The Honse of
Lords resumed today the debate on the
parish councils bill. The Conservative
majority passed series of amendments
which the Marquis of Ripon, speaking
for the government, intimated would not
be accepted.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
Conservation of Bishop Hall.

Burlington, ", February 1.-The con-
secration of Rev. Arthur G. A. Hall, D.
D., as the third bishop CT Vermont, will
take place at ST. Paul's church tomor-
row. The oonsecrators will be Bishops
Neeley of Maine, Niles of New Hamp-
shire and Lawrence of Massachusetts.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
THE WEATHER.
Continued Fair.

Washington, February l. - For Maine:
Fair; warmer Friday night; west to
north winds, becoming variable.
Boston, February Local forecast
for New England for Friday: Fair;
slightly colder; westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
the Rhode Island G. A, r.

Providence, R. l., February 1.-At the
9th annual encampment of the Depart
ment of Rhode Island, G.. A. R., today,
Charles H. Bader of Pawtucket was
elected commander.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-02
Santos To Be Attacked

London, February la dispatch from
Buenos Ayres, dated yesterday, says this
Brazilian insurgents are preparing to
make a vigorous attack uIon Santos.