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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
Y. III. C.. A. NOTES.

At the interstate Y. M. c. A. con-
vention at Keene, N. H., this week
Prot. Henry Fairbanks was elected
one of the vice-presidents of the con-
vention.
Secretary Smith is expected here
this week and will address the mems S
meeting next Sunday. Concerning
this call to our association the Water
bury, Conn, American says:
Every member and friend OF the Young
Mems Christian Association will learn
with profound regret of the resignation
Of Frank S. Smith, the membership sec
retary of that institution. Mr.. Smith
has always been very popular and de
servedly so among the young men, and
has very large acquaintance among
them throughout the city. He is to be-
come secretary of the Young Men
Christian Association of st. Johnsbury,
VT, and will leave Waterbury Dec l.
His many friends will congratulate him
upon his promotion and will wish him
the highest success in his new field of
labor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
COUNTY COURT.

The Decembe term of the Caledonia
county court opens next Tuesday
with Judge Munson presiding. There
are only 80 cases on the jury calen-
dar and 1S court cases. The first
case on the list is the famous
case of the Western Union Telegraph
Co. VS.. DIR. Bullard, but this may not
come up for trial, owing to the pend
ing chancery suit. The most inter
esting case on the docket is the Lyn-
donville National Bank VS.. T. c..
Fletcher, the suit being to recover
the principal of a note signed by c.
T. Walter and endorsed with Fletch-
er's name on the back Both suits
have good array of legal talent
Few of the cases will be tried and the
term will be a short one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
THE PASSION PLAY.

The ilustra ted lecture on the PAS
sion Play" by Rev. ]. J. Lewis of
Boston at Music Hall Monday even
ing, called out large audience. Mr..
Lewis has visited the scene of this
reproduction of the Saviour's life on
the earth, and his graphic descrip-
ton, coupled with the illustra tions
upon the screen, creates an impress
sion that will ever be fresh and last
ing in the minds Of his listeners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
The Business Portion Of Lyn-
dOnViIle Wiped Out.
The Total Loss will reach $780,
coo and the Insurance is
Over $l25,00O.
Only One Block Left Standing
The Losses and Notes
of the Great Fire.

The SevereSt fire that ever visited
this village started in Webb's hotel,
probably in the kitchen, at nearly 8
O'Clock Tuesday morning. The fire
was soon discovered and the alarm
at once given. A strong wind was
blowing all through the progress of
the fire and this added to the fact
that the water supply was insult
ficient, helped the progress of the
flames. The hydrant in front of the
hotel was frozen and was therefore
useless in stopping the fire. The
flames soon spread to the hotel barn
and then to the Eaton block. They
then crossed the street to the blocks
on that side of the street which was
soon in flames.
By this time the neighborhood was
thoroughly aroused and everyone
was doing what they could to save
goods. The fire had gained such
headwav that very few of the mer-
chants had time to save anything.
The 6remen had a hard struggle from
the start and many obstacles to con-
tend with, but fought the flames
nobly. In addition to all the cold
added to the inconvenience of the
men.
AS soon as it was discovered that
a cOnfagration was in progress a
telegram was sent to St. Johnsbury
asking for help. The alarm sounded
there at $50 a. M, and at least 40
brave fremen responded to the call.
The night express was held until the
engine from Fairbanks village could
be brought to the depot. AS this
had to be drawn by hand it took
nearly an hour to get started. The
new hook and ladder truck was also
brought up from st. Johnsbury.
The St. Johnsbury fremen worked
like heroes and too much cannot be
said in their praise. The whole of
Main street would have gone if they
had not arrived when they did. They
stopped the fire right next to the
Silshy house and also saved the wood
en- building on the corner of Main
and Depot street and the big brick
block opposite. Had the fire not
been stopped here it is impossible to
tell where it would have stopped
They are now the heroes of the hour
At this writing it is impossible to
give the exact losses or the exact in
surance as Judge Gleason, who holds
about 100000 of insurance, has all
his books in his safe which has not
yet been opened. Below we give the
losses as best we can get them:
Campbell & Blodgett had STA, ,49O
of insurance in the following compa-
nies. Insurance Co. of North Ameri-
ca, Philadelphia, $21O0; Imperial of
London, $4,000; Home of New York,
$4,000; Commercial Union of Eng
land, S490O; American of Philadel-
phia, $3.50; Ktna of Hartford, S.
700; Springfield F. & M. Co., $1,000; !;
Rutland of Vermont, S25OO; Phoenix
OF Hartford, $625O; Niagara of New
York, $675O; Orient of Hartford,
$4,000; Northern of England, S41OO;
New York Underwriters, $25OO; Con-
tinental of New York, $473O; Union
Mutual of Montpelier. $1,000; Yer
mont Mutual of Montpelier, $1,000.
Individual Losses.
George Ide's building, insurance
$4,000, estimated loss $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
U. Y. If. NOTES.

The St. Johnsbury Academy club
of the U. V. M. has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Carl w.
Fisher; vice-president, Florence J.
May corresponding secretary, Mabel
Miles; recording secretary, Francis
Atkinson; historian, Frank Th omp-
son; executive committee, Tenney H.
Wheatley, Ida Miles, ]. B. Kidder.
Guy W. FELTON,, St. J. A. 90, played
center on the 81 foot ball team in
the game with '99 Nov. II.
Charlotte Lincoln, St. J. A. '92,
non-graduate, and Martha Durkee,
St. J. A '93, visited the Misses May
and Lucas last week.
Carl w. Fisher has given up work
in the agricultural department and
is studying veterinary surgery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29

and lost piano among other effects.
s. Eastman, grocer In the Cook
block, had insurance $1,000.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, were located in the Eaton
block and carried $500 insurance.
The Good Templars had 5000
insurance.
A. Morancy, who roomed in the
Nichols block, had $500 insurance.
Campbell & Blodgett insurance
agents in Ide block. had 500
insurance on their fixtures and saved
most of their papers.
DR.. Staples, dentist in the Nichols
block, carried $3.50 insurance and
estimates his loss of $500.
The local branch of the Order of
Railway Conductors carried no
insurance and lost $500 worth of
furniture.
Robinson & Randall, restaurant
keepers, carried no insurance and
lost about 5000.
Editor Wells carried $1,000 in-
surance and estimates his loss at
$25OO.
The Masonic lodge in the Ide block
carried insurance which will cover
their loss.
Other societies which carried no
insurance were the Woman's Relief
Corps, the Grange and the Univer-
salist society.
AFTER THE FIRE.
David NJ Silsby, liveryman, in
tends to finish off quarters for some
of his horses in the carriage shed at
the rear of his barn, which was de-
stroyed, and continue business.
E. McGennis, harness dealer in
Stern block, was insured for $4,000;
loss, $4,000.
Many families who occupied tene-
ments on the upper floors of the busi-
ness blocks were made homeless by
the fire, but the good people of Lyn-
donville who were fortunate enough
to escape the ravages of the flames
displayed their hospitality in a most
generous and large-hearted manner
by opening their doors to the suf-
terers. Such kind acts are always
greatly appreciated. and we trust
that they may not be unrewarded.
The conductors room at the depot
has been utilized for postoffice and
Uncle Sans business will be tran
sacted there until better accommo-
dations can be secured.
7. M. Cass is located in the town
hall at the Centre.
One of the fortunate features of the
fire was that there were no accidents
of any nature. Mr.. Weeks horse
was burned, but all the other horses
were saved.
The national bank is located in the
express office. A temporary wooden
building will be erected at once for
the bank folks.
Two telephones were burned out
in the fire. Manager Bingham of st.
Johnsbury has located the telephone
in Mr.. Watchie's store.
S. Stern, the well-known dry
goods merchant, was without doubt
the heaviest loser by the fire; his
total loss being estimated at from
SIS. 900 to $4,000 above insurance.
The cause of the fire was unknown,
but it is believed by many that 1T
was incendiary. No proof Of this
exists, but many hold this opinion
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
Personal MENTION.

ering Hall. New York, last Tuesday
evening the piano was played by Miss
Hortense Ribbard, an accomplished
pianist who is pleasantly remem-
bered in St. Johnsbury.
Rev. A. w. Hubbard has gone to
Fredonia, N Y, to visit his mother
and other relatives.
Lyman H. Brooks of Sheridan,
Wyoming, arrived here Saturday
and will spend Thanksgiving at his
old home. Mr. Brooks was elected
to the legislature by 125 majority
and was one of the few republicans
on the county ticket that got elected.
Joel Brown of Melrose, Mass, has
been visit-lg N. R. Switser the past
week. Mr.. Brown has been at
Colorado Springs, Col, the past two
years, and twenty years ago was
employed a It the scale works here.
L. B. Hartshorn and daughter Fan
ME left Tuesday morning for Green
field, Mass, where they will spend
Thanksgiving with his daughter,
Mrs. DR.. Miner. DR.. Hartshorn from
New York city will be with them.
Mrs. A. L. Bailey and daughter,
Rose, left Monday night for Jack
sonvllle, Fla, where they will spend
the winter. Mr.. Bailey accompanied
them as far as Boston. On Thurs
day evening Rose gave a reception
to about 40 of her friends who
wished her safe journey and a
pleasant winter in the South.
Mrs. o. H. Hale from Barre is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. L. w. Rowell.
w. H. Herrick left M Monday for Bos-
ton. Subsequently he will go to some
warmer cline for improvement in
health.
Rev. F. E. Dawson leaves soon for
Minneapolis to remain during the
winter
ACADEMY NOTES
The Academy students have the
rest of the week for a Thanksgiving
vacation.
The speakers chosen for the senior
exhibition to be given the last of this
term are Miss Ide, Miss BusweII, Miss
Austin, Miss Lockwood, Miss Doug
lass, Miss Bagley, Graham, Bagley,
]. Cameron, Chesley, Beckley and
Cobb.
The Adelphian elected officers Sat
urday as follows: President, Rood
vice-president, Richardson; secretary,
D. Cameron; treasurer, O'Malley;
second director, Ladd; third director,
Crane; first membership committee,
Hazen; second, Jones; third, Shores;
fourth, St. Clare; fifth, J. Cameron.
Adelphian correspondent, Charles
Johnson.
Miss Nolan, class '94, was in
town Friday.
At Hanover, Wednesday, the fresh
men WOE the foot ball game from
the Sophomores. Score 60. Clark,
Academy, '94, was captain of the
winning team and Marshall, Acad-
emy '93, was captain of the losing
eleven. This is the first time that
the Freshmen have been able to score
since the fall of 'SS, and the game
goes down in Dartmouth College
history as the first defeat that any
Sophomore class ever suffered in foot
ball.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
THE TOURNAMENT.

THE TOURNA MENT.
The billiard and whist tourna-
ment between the Lyndon club, and
the Mystic club is now very close.
The Lyndon club is 76 points ahead in
billiards and only four points behind
in duplicate whist. Following is
the score of the seven evenings:
LYNDON. MYSTIC.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29
Weather Record

at Binghsm's Drug Store. for the week
ending Nov. 27, 1894:
Highest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-29

IS Cheney Residence.
l6 Woodward Residence.
Il Nichols Building.
lS Ide Building.
10 Depot, not burned.
Building where fire started.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06

great and good friend to be kind.
We can't afford to provoke the hos
tility of our great neighbor, but we
can still less afford any dishonora-
BILE surrender or retreat from the
position of right we now hold. Mr..
Cleveland will see it that way some
day. The rest of the country sees
it already. The severing of diplo-
matte relations will be extremely
inconyenient in many ways, but it
will not arrest Hawaii, and the in
terests of the United States will
lead before very long to their re-
establishment. Let US be patient,
careful, and above albright and
honest in every step.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
THE DUTY ON SUGAR.

The House of Representatives
has taken very radical action on
the sugar question, the result being
thus far an utter defeat for the
sugar men. The bounty was first
repealed, and then the duty on re-
fined sugar, which leaves both raw
and refined sugar free. An amend
ment was offered placing a duty of
one cent per pound on sugars be-
low number 16, but it was defeated
by a heavy majority. The radical
wing of the Democratic party COM
pletely carried the day, while the
Republicans practically remained
passive, leaving the dominant party
to settle its financial policy for it.
self.
1t is very unlikely that the Ser
ate will acquiesce in this radical
action of the House and, as usual,
a compromise is likely to be effect
ed. What the terms of such
compromise will prove to be, how
ever, is a question to make the wis
est political prophet scratch his
head. The Senate would be
likely to settle on a moderate
duty on raws, with the same
or a slightly higher rate on
refined, and no bounty. Whether
such an arrangement would be ac-
cepted by the House seems very
doubtful, in view of the large ma
jority by which the duty PROPOSE
ton has just been voted down.
The price of sugar continues to
show a slightly upward tendency,
having now gone a fraction above
three cents.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
BY AUTHORITY
Sale of Government Lands in
North Hilo, Hawaii.

On FRIDAY. March Is, 1894, at II
O'Clock noon, at the front entrance OF the
Executive Bciiding, will be sold at pub
lie auction, two tracts of Government
Land in Paana aud Awawaike, North
Hilo, Hawaii, viz:
Tract No l containing an area of 1894
acres. Upset price $166.7O.
Tract No. containing an area of 27.5S
acres. Upset price $13790.
1t il conditioned that the purchasers of
the above lots shall pay cost of survey
and plotting oil same. also ressrving to
the Gove' nment right Of way 20 feet in
width through said lots.
For further information, apply to the
Land Office, Interior Department.
j. A. KING,
Minister OF the Interior.
Interior Office, February 8, 1894.
3604-3t
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
80

If there's a better or more
economical way of building
wire fences than by the Jones
Locked method, we've never
heard of it. "The best is the
cheapest is a term usually
applied to articles of u super
ior quality which cost a great
deal of money. The same ex-
preston may be used in con-
nection with the locked fence,
because it is decidedly super
Tor to any other fence, and be-
cause it costs less money than
the ordinary style fencing.
We will be pleased to answer
any inquiries regarding the
locked fence.
The enamel bath tubs we
sell you, are made by the best
makers of these goods. The
same article is used in the best
hotels and residences in the
United States, and we are sell
ing them at about the same
price. The Standard Manu-
featuring Co., is celebrated for
the character of their goods,
and for that reason more of
their enamel tubs are sold than
the product of all other factor
les combined. Where shall
we look to for further evidence
of their superiority. We have
several sizes and the prices are
governed accordingly.
We have just received a big
lot of brass and painted bird
cages that we can sell you at
very low prices.
The HAWAIIAN HARDWARE Co.,
3O7
FORT STREET, Honolulu.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
HAWAII IN THE SENATE.

Mr.. Turp;e of the Foreign Affairs
Committee introduced resolution
upon the Hawaiian matter which
appears in our news columns. Enc
mics of annexation and royalists
in Hawaii profess great encourage
ment and refreshment from it. But
their rejoicing is hollow and use
less. In view of the position as
sumed by the President and the
difficulty of changing the policy of
the Administration, the Senate is
not likely to take any other course.
If analysed no comfort for royalists
can be found in its lines, nor for
the enemies of annexation. 1t
probably expresses the conservative
agreement of the committee. SEN
ator Morgan is an earnest annexa-
ZIONIST. He is a profound states
man, a thorough and far-seeing
Democrat. He looks beyond party
lines. He plans for the future of
his great country. He believes in
the greater America. Every Incl
dent in his able conduct of the ill.,
vestigation by the subcommittee
looks to the future, when wiser and
more conservative councils shall
prevail in the White House. He
knows that just now to advo-
cate annexation would be
ike shaking a red rag before a
mad bull. He takes the wiser
course of Cancellation and acquies-
cence. He knows that President
Cleveland is very much irritated
at his unfortunate misstep in the
Hawaiian matter. But he no doubt
believes in Mr.. Cleveland's good
faith. He understands the Ha-
waiian question and is no doubt
convinced that the President has
been misled. Mr.. Morgan is Sec
onded on the committee by such
able men as Mr.. Frye, Mr.. Butler,
Mr.. Hoar and others Of both par
ties. Mr.. Grey also made a strong
speech in favor of the resolution.
1t is therefore clear that while he
supports the Administration gen.
orally, he is possessed of good
sense and conservatism in this
thing. Indeed it is not unlikely
that he really voices the sentiment
now entertained by the President.
Mr.. Vest and Mr.. Dolph repre-
sent extreme wings of both sides of
the question, but it is not likely
that all amendments to the resolu-
ton will fail and that it will pass
as introduced by Mr.. Turpie. This
will mean that the United States
recognizes the present as the only
Government of Hawaii, that an
nexation is postponed for the time
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
THAT EXTRAORDINARY LETTER.

This is how President Cleveland
characterizes President Dole's COM
munication to Mr.. Willis Of De-
cember %, and he is said to feel
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06
ADMIRAL IRWIN ON THE SITUATION

The bark Albert which arrived
on Saturday morning from the
Coast with one days later news,
brings a despatch dated January
., written by Admiral Irwin. In
this despatch the Admiral states
that newspapers assume it to be
his intention to use force for the
queen, and that his motives in
preparing to land had been SIN
tentionally misconstrued." He
closes the despatch as follows:
"Were it not for the course Of
the newspapers in their endeavor
to influence public opinion in the
United States, no uneasiness
would be felt and business would
go on as usual"
We entertain nothing but senti-
ments of the highest esteem for
Admiral Irwin, both as an officer
and a man, but we are compelled
to say that if this letter represents
his actual sentiments, he has mis-
apprehended very fundamentally
the situation in Hawaii. The
newspapers" referred to above, are
of course the annexation papers.
To say that they have intention
ally misconstrued the warlike
preparations of the United States
is to mistake the facts very radi-
cally, and is libel on the press.
The meaning of the warlike prepa-
ration in Honolulu harbor, was
the subject of much anxious specu-
lation, which the newspapers
simply echoed. The indications
derived the week before the arrival
of the Alameda on Decem-
Der ODD, were that there
was an intention to use force
against this Government, which
accordingly began its preparations
for resistance. the warlike atti-
tude of the warships, coupled with
Mr.. Wills demand. and his refus-
al to disclose his intentions, con-
stituted Il gross outrage upon this
Government, which nothing but its
weakness compelled it to submit |
to. We do not yet know to what
extent the conduct of the Ameri- |
can authorities was actually mis-
because we do not even
now know positively that Mr.. Gle
veland never intended to use force
against Hawaii. There is a great
deal of circumstantial evidence for
the idea that he intended to make
a show of force, trusting that the
menace of it would be sufficient to
enforce his policy. This attitude
of menace thus unaccountably as
sumed and thus maintained was
not only a great affront, but was in
effect an act of war. 1t was an act
of precisely the same nature as
that charged by the Cleveland adj
ministration upon Mr.. Stevens.
We are led to infer from the
tenor of Admiral Twins despatch
that the warlike preparations made
at the time of Minister Willis de-
mand made in accordance with the
intention to suppress
expressed many weeks
earlier. But these expressions of
Mr.. Willis were understood to cover
the period during which he waited
for further instruction from Wash
ington. They were not taken, nor
to be taken as declara-
ton of his policy, which, on the
contrary, be kept scrupulously Sc
cret, and which be has 80 this day
but partially revealed to this Gov
eminent.
Let it not be for one moment
imagined that anyone holds
Admiral Irwin responsible for
these acts against the peace of
and infractions Gifts rights
as a sovereign nation. 1t is the
duty of every good sailor, from
q Jack" to the Admiral, to obey
orders, and we understand that
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06

and that meantime all other pow
ers must let US alone till America
can take US in.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06

Daily Advertiser SOC. per month
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-06

February $, 1894.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-04
NORTH EMO BRIEFS.

The employees Of the Dickson and Won
Storch collieries received their pay yester-
day.
A splendid programme has been ar
ranged for the Dutch Gap Mission school
social to be held at the Congregational
church. West Market street. on Monday
next. Ice cream, lemonade, and other re-
freshments are provided for in abundance.
Tickets, 10 cents. The object is a most
praiseworthy one and deserving Of sup
port.
Elegant framed pictures are sbeing sold
for half price of frame. Chicago Art Co.,
l27 Penn avenue. w
A game Of alley ball under the Shirley
rules has been arranged to be played on
Monday next at the OMalley court for the
sum Of $40 a side The match will take
place between and Up. N, the contest
ants being White and Kennedy, V. Patch
and Rodder; scorskeepsr, Martin Burns.
Referee will be chosen on the grounds.
We have only a short time to clear al |
our stock Of pictures Chicago Art Co.,
l27 Penn avenue. ~
Rev. Floyd Fuller addressed the mem-
bers Of the Methodist Episcopal church
Epworth league last evening upon the
work of the league in Florida. Several
songs and recitations enlivened the meet.
ing, woich was Of pleasant character
throughout.
Maud Miller and Frank Chamberlain
won't 60 courling again. Yesterday morn
ing they were escorted on the patrol wagon
and the lady fined $40 and the gentle.
man IS. N''.
The Sunday school of the North Main
Avenue Baptist church will run their an
nual excursion to Farview on Thursday.
Special Officer Boyd was unable to ap-
pear against Jim Jackson yesterday morn
ing, owing to the wounds Jim's razor had
caused. "
The Citizens band paraded the streets
last evening advertising Its picnic at
Frear's grove on Tuesday.
The Rev D. NJ. Kinter last night con-
Quoted another open air meeting on the
square and referred to the report in The
TRIBUNE upon the arrests Of last month
and declared that it was most degrading
to the fair name of this section Of the city
that drunkenness should be on the increase.
When in the city, call at the Hub and
refresh the inner man. A nice lunch al
ways ready.