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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-04-19
for the Farm.
GROWING APPLES FOR FRoFIr.

The mere quality Of apples should
not govern in selecting varieties.
For instance, Norton's melon and
Wagner are two OF the most delicate
and desirable dessert apples known,
and many persons knowing their
merits would willingly pay two or
three times the price OF more com
mon varieties for them but even at
mach higher prices they cannot be
grown at profit, forusually not more
than quarter Of the entire crop
would be fit for market.
AnotherconSidera ton about plant
ing an apple orchard is the great diff
ference in the form of growth OF trees
OF different varieties. Rhode Island
greetings naturally have spread
Ing, dropping form, and unless
trimmed up very high at the time of
planting, the limbs will be found too
low 70 allow Of ready culture by the
use of teams; while Baldwin has
more upright growth, is more easily
kept in good form, and makes
much nicer appearance as an orchard
tree; so that 1t is safe to say that the
labor to grow one acre OF orchard of
greetings to maturity will be equal
10 growing three acres into better
form of Baldwins. Mention is made
OF these two varieties in contrast
because they are well known popu-
lar sorts.
Therefore, in view OF the consider
atoms named, from large experience
it may be safe to say that for New
York, and probably as well for New
England, the Baldwin may he con
sidered first on the list for profit; but
as it is said not to be best to ship
everything on one vessel, it may be
best to plant two or more sorts. 1t
is we'll known, though not accounted
tor. that some seasons BaldWins
seem to bear a general crop, while
greetings are scarce, and other years
greetings are plentiful aud Baldwins
scarce. Greetings should take sec
ond place for profit. Ii one sort fails
the other may not, and thus a crop
OF one or the other will be more like
ly TO be realized.
Whoever plants an orchard in the
state of New York without these two
varieties will fail to realize the re-
salts that good orchard will give;
and whoever adds to these varieties
largely will diminish the income from
his orchard.-[ Country Gentleman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-04-19
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

1t will be quite an undertaking to
get the great IS inch guns across the
continent to San Francisco, where
they are to be mounted on the battle
snip Oregon. These guns weigh 60
tons each, and their carriages are
also very heavy, so that special cars
must be provided on which to carry
them. Twelve-inch guns have been
shipped to California safely, and the
railroad men claim that culverts and
bridges are strong enough for the
unusual load these larger ones will
put upon them.
Among the projects now under con-
sderation looking toward the use of
electric power on existing steam
railroads., is that of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, be.
tween Cincinnati and Hamilton. 1t
is proposed to use overhead wires.
An electric line is planned to connect
Haverhill, Mass, 33 miles from Bos-
:on, with Quebec, Canada, a distance
OF 2S0 miles. 1t is proposed to OBJ
;ain the necessary power, at nomi-
nal cost, by utilizing the many
waterfalls along the route.
New York City will shortly cele-
rate the opening OF the Harlem Ship
Canal. The canal is eight miles long,
$50 feet wide, and Is feet deep, and
has cost 100000. 1t connects
the East and Hudson Rivers at the
upper end of the city, saves 80 miles
to vessels descending one river and
ascending the other.
The Tom L. Johnson steel plant at
Lorain, Ohio, one of the largest i'll
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-04-19

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-04-19
Was Death Necessary?
Especial Telegram to Chicago mter-OceGn.l

Especial Telegram to Chicago Inter OceGn.
SYCAMORE, ILL, May 25, 1SO4.-George w
Churchill, chief engineer OF the city water
works, died of heart disease this afternoon
while ridinEhls bicycle"
a splendid man.
A useful citizen, occupying a responsible
position in the city where he lived.
He was necessity, not only TO his family
and friends but TO the entire community.
Near Vandaiia, In the same state, Illinois
there lives y widely known, much respected
prosperous farmer, Mr.. j. f.. Helm.
Why did he not drop dead2
On the same day that the telegraph opera
tor q Sycamore was clicking TO the press OF
the country the startling news of the sudden
death OF Mr.. Churchill, Mr.. Helm az YandaII4
posted the following letter:
Vandalia H., May 25 1894.
Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.;
desire TO ad4 my experience to inc many
testimonials Of Denelhpersons have received
from the USE Of yoGrremadjes. l was troubled
with heart disease for several years, at first
felt an oppression around my hearti then
began TO get short Of breath, after violent
exercise would have palpitatlon, and finally
became so bad hat that work became an I'M
possibility. l was doctored by several OF the
best physicians but obtained only temporary
me to try n bottle of your Heart Cure, II
helped me from the start; my, trouble had
become chronic, l had neglected II so long,
that have used several bottles. The result
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from extra eXertion and can enjoy good
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believing you have prolonged my life many
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1t to anyone suffering with heart trouble.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
Al :, AT A HALF MILLION,

NEW ORLEANS, March 2l.-About 1 o'clock this morning fire destroyed tue Kerno coffiu and box mandatory, on South Peter, between Girard and Lafayette streets. The loss is SIS, ,000. High winds prevailed and the air was filled with sparks, which finally, about o'clock, ig- nited uncovered cotton in the yards of the International Cotton press, seven blocks distant. The fremen worked hard, but were unable to do more than confue the flames to the press yards, which comprise an area of two squares, bounded by South Peters, Front, Calliops aud Erato streets.
 Cassus J. Meyer and J. H. Levy, lessees of the press property, say nearly 20,00O bales of cotton, owned by the following: H. and c. Newman, A. Adler & Co.,, M. Levy & sons, American Trading society, H. and B. Bers, Lehman, Stern & Co.,, Corte Bros. and William Adler were damaged or destroyed, only one compartment of cotton being saved. Lessee Meyer estimates the loss at considerable over $500 ,000.
 The Brooklyn Cooperage company, owned by the American Sugar Refining company, which covers an entire block op- posite the press and large freight depots of the Illinois Central railroad, were consider ably scorched, but escaped serious damage.
 The following firms are among the heaviest losers H. & c. Newman, TOGO bales; M. Levy & Sons, about 5000 bales; A. Adler & Co.,, between 2000 and 5000 bales; Lehman, Stern & Co.,, about 22O0 bales; II. & $. Ser, about 2000 bales; American Trading society and Coate Bros., several hundred bales each.
 The total amount of the loss the burned cotton aggregates about s500 ,000, fully insured. Twenty thousand bales were burned. The loss on the congresses and machinery is SIS, ,OOO, about o.thirds covered by insurance,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
EUFAULA ITEMS.

EUFAULA, March 20.-lSpecial Corre- spondence. l-Chancery court is being held here this week and number of minor cases have been disposed of.
 Among the important cases argued was that of J. w. Thomas ct al. vs. G. w. Little ct al. which was finally submitted for consent decree. In case of c. K. Ross this city, ct. al. vs. c. l.. Perry ct al. Dawson, Georgia, a decree in favor of Ross WIS rendered. Tue Register will make a number of reports during the week which will be argued before the chancellor Friday morning.
 Mr. Jake Stern of this city was voted a past chancellor's jewel at a recent meeting of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias in this ely. The jewel was presented him at the regular meeting this week, and Is Of solid gold bearing the emblems of the order and engravings relative to the presentation.
 Just as it was thought the boats on tue river here would be able to resume their regular schedules a telegram comes from the weather bureau saying that heavy rains in Georgia and Alabama promised dangerous floods in the rivers again.
 Farmers in this section are taking advan- are pursuing their labors with unusual ac- tivity. Thousands of acres of corn have been planted, and it is generally conceded that the cereal crop will be much larger this year.
 For the first time in the history of the city direct communication is being had by wire with New York city.
 Capt. J. c. McNab of this city has had information announcing the critical illness of his daughter, Mrs. E. c. Newton, in Marlboro county, South Carolina.
 Rev. D. w. Spaulding of Decatur, for merly of St. James, Episcopal church here, is visiting his old home in this city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
TWO BOLD BURGLARS

GET INTO STORE AT AMoRY, MIss., AND
 MAKE GOOD HAUL-DEsCRIPTIoNS.
 AMoRY, Miss, March 2l.-[Special Cor respondence. 1.-The public is requested to look out for two men with an unusual num- Der of watches and other jewelry. The dry goods store of Perkins & Co.,, in which Jeweier w. F. Williams kept his goods, was entered last night, and about $500 worth of watches and other jewelry and two pairs of shoes, Heiser's make, were stolen.
 The investigation develops the fact that the burglars were two in number, and un- doubtediy professionals. They were seen around town the day before, and the de- scription is: One man of good appear ance, well dressed; wore light soit bat with black band; clean shaven; curly hair, and little long and bushy; dark skin; appeared to resemble foreigner. His pal was spare bui1t, about feet Il inches high; mustache; defect about one eye; pleasing expression.
 It is believed they are bad men, and the public will do well 10 be on the lookout for them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
GETTING TIRED OF IT.
Governor Foster and the Business Mems Committee Want the New Orleans Labor
 Trouble Ended.

NEW ORLEANS, March 21.-Nether the ship agents nor the screwmen have shown the least disposition of desire for treaty or settlement of the question, but on the other hand they are maintaining the re- spective positions first assumed by them in sulen silence.
 At Governor Fosters request he was visited this morning at 10:30 in his quarters at Hotel Royal by the exchange committee. Governor Foster, so soon as the com mittee had been comfortably seated, stated that General Glynn had made a report to him night before last of the cost, etc., for the military service and that the S60O0 already appropriated by the commercial repres D ta- tives of the city had been found quite in- adequate to sustain the soldiers in per forming daily service. The whole expense consequently made out by General Glynn for single day's service will foot up S1S6O. Now, if you gentlemen with draw your assistance it is read jly seen that grave complication will arise. There is no money of the state that is at my disposal, as the legislature only appropriated $SO00 for the mail tenance of the state militia and s500o for it's support while in active service, and it is plain that to draw any amount further from the treas- ury an extra appropriation act would have first to be passed.
 The governor then asked in plain lan- guage if the committee representing lhe various commercial bodies of the city in- tended to furnish any further means, to which interrogation Ex- Mayor Shakespeare replied that the committee had not the au- thori y to say, but would have 10 act upon that matter later. He also added that he had an idea that it was about time for the affair to be brought to a close.
 Governor Foster here stated that his only object was to maintain law and order, thereby protecting the lives Of citizens and the commerce Of the port. He thought, too, that the thing should be brought to close. And he considered 1t the duty of the bodies, which they represent, 10 go to the stevedores, screwmen and ship agents and tell them, "Here, gentlemen, you must bring this matter to an end.'
 The conference ended without any def mite action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
MAYOR STRONG PROT ESTS AGAINST ONE PROVISION OF THE BILL


 wHCIE MAY RE VETOED. NEW YORK, March 21.-Charles Stewart Smith ,ex- president of the chamber of com meIce, and confidential friend of Mayor StrCng, this morning made known the mayors feelings regarding the Lexow po- lice bill by sending the following telegram: {:
 NEW YORK, March 21, 1895. Hen. Charles T. Sexton, Senate. Albany, x. Y.-
 n the opinion of the best members of the republican party a majority ot senators, by their caucus action last night, are deliber- ately digging the grave of the party in this et .te.
 know that Mayor Strong is absolutely opposed 10 the provisions providing for the election of police commissioners contained in the Lexow bills and he considers the proposition of the committee of ten 10 be lar more in the interest of the people and eovsrDment. Can it be that the eliberate judgment of the mayor and people of New York should be ignored by the party in power, regarding laws which affect the government of the city?
 CHARLES STEWART SMITH. Mir. Smith said ii the bills are passed, as he expects, the mayor will give the people of New York all the opportunity they want for hearing on the measures, during the fifteen days he will have them for consider ation.
 "In that time there will be such cry of indignation that Lexow and his friends will wish they had never attempted to ride went on MT. Smith, "that Mayor Strong will send the bills back to Albany without his approval. The legislature will then have to pass them again, and if it does so in defiance of public opinion Governor Nor. ton will veto the biils.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
THE AMERICAN HORRORS

DISCUSSED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
 sAMoAS ExKING.
 LONDON, March 21.-In the house of commons today MT. Charles Ernest Schwann, advanced liberal member for the division of Manchester, asked if the gov ernment would co cooperate with Russia and France in bringing to an end the barba- rous misdeeds perpetrated in Armenia by agents of the porte. Sir Edwarn Grey, under foreign secretary, replied that the object desired would not be attained by the raising of such questions. Already, he added, several representations had been made to the porte regarding cases of hard- ships and ill-treatment which had been brought to the attention of the British au- thorities.
 MT. James F. Hogan anti Parnelite member for the middle division of Tipper- ary, asked the government what truth there was in the statement made In one of the last letters of the late Robert Louis moa, after submitting to the authorities, had been brought to Apia on board Brit ish ship, the captain of which pointing to the British flag, declared that he would be safe hereunder. Notwithstanding this, according to Mir. Stevenson, Mataafa was sent to the Marshall islands.
 Sir Edward Grey said that the captain of the British ship had only promised Ma taafa that his life would be spared, and had not taken any part in his deportation. The latest advices from Samoa, Sir Edward Grey said, conveyed the information that if all the deported chiefs were well treated their families, there could be no interfer-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

d fficut as the working parties advance to- ward the seventh level, where it is thought the thirty eight men who have not been found were gathered to await the coming Of the last man tipple ot the day, which was to take them to the surface. A few lives were saved from the explosion.
 The miners quit work at o'clock and 1t is customary for them to be near the en- trance and come out just as the whistle blows. A number had come out and some had just left the entrance to the mine slope awaiting working tunnel when the explo- sion occurred, thus escaped death.
 Six men perished in tue disaster. Thirty eight Of the m are still in the mine. About thirty Of the dead belonged to the Ancient o Order of United Workmen and were in sured for 5000 each
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
CAR LOAD OF FLOWERS

TO BE SENT TO CHICAGO FOR ORNAMENT
 INe THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
 ATLANTA, March 2l. l.-Ex-Lieut.- Gov. John c. Underwood of Kentucky passed through Atlanta today on his return from Savannah on his way to New Orleans.
 He is in Atlanta for the purpose of ar- ranging for floral tributes to be sent to Chicago on the occasion of the dedication of the Confederate monument to be un- yelled in Chicago on the s0th of May. The fund for the building of this monu ment was raised chiefly through tho instrumen- tality of Colonel Underwood, prominent ex-Confederate soldier of Kentucky. Sev- eral of his immediate family were in the federal army, and several years ago Colonel Underwood conceived the idea of the erec- tiou of a monument in Chicago in com.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
Virginia's Governor Denounoes il
 Plain and Unvarnished Terms
THE INFAMOUS FALsEHooDS
Published About His Winning and Dining the MaSsa-
 ChuSettS Negro,

RICHMOND, Va., March 21.-Governor O'Ferrall received last night the following letter from Senator Darling, who was one of the Massacb usetts legislative committee who visited the executive mansion and who views regarding the treatment accorded Teamoh, the negro member of the commit- tee:
 Hon. Charles o'Ferran, governor of vir-
 MY DEAR SIR: Perhaps you have heard something of the insuff -rabe news that was telegraphed here from Richmond after cur departure. The entire committee, in- cludng Mir. Teamoh, resent It with indig- nation.
 l send you Ly this mail copies of the Bos- ton Journal and the Boston Record, in which appear interviews with me. beg to assure you of our hearty appreciation of all you so kindly did for our committee and to express the belief that these interviews, which are just published tonight, will cor rect the mean insin nations and untrutns which were telegraphed here by some un- serupul, us sensationalists in Richmond.
 Please give my kind regards to Mrs. O'Ferrail, whom 1 shall never forget for her charming courtesy and kindness. Very respectfully yours,
 THos. ". DARLING,
 State House, Boston, Mass, March 19.
 THE ANSWER.
 This reply was sent:
 RICHMOND, Va., March 21, 1895. Senator Thomas w. Darling, State House, Boston, Mass
 DEAR SIR: Replying to yours of the 18th instant, l will say that 1 am utterly dis gusted with the episode to which you refer. The time has not come when l would know ingly invite a committee of any kind in which there was colored man to dine or lunch at my private house or the guberna- torial mansion. While trust may never be 50 unmindful of the dignity of my off cial station as to treat legislative commit- tee from another state, whatever may be their constitution or color ,.with discount esy when they are calling in their official capacity and am receiving in my official capacity, yet candor requires me to say that if had been aware-or had it even been intimated to me-that colored man was in your party, my attentions would have been much more formal than they were, and you would have been received at my execu- tive office, and not at my mansion, for draw the line on the negro race at social receptions or anywhere that suggests even a sem bance of social equity.
 Interviews with me have been published by my authority, and, while 1 need no vindications before my own people, e1 hereby denounce without qualification as absolutely untrue any statement, insinua- tion or lntimation that the facts are at variance with those published interviews.
 Candor requires me further to say that am utterly surprised to find that you and some of your colleagues have made at home the statements you have in the face of the expressions of disgust and annoyance you indulged in ad libitum in Richmond ut having with you the negro Teamoh. Very respectfully, CHAs. T. O'FERRALL.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
WANTS A FACTORY.

LEEDS, March 21.-[Special Correspond- ence Leeds is searching among the powers that run cotton factories for loose factory to hitch up al Leeds. She IS offer ing plenty of land on the East Cahaba river free, where timber is abundant and fine coal can be had at S1 per ton. With two railroads for transportation. where can you do better than at l. eds?
 Leeds has been doing some good work by planting trees on her church and school properties.
 The school is doing fine work aud churches are well attended.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
,nemoration of the Confederate dead buried

inemoration of the Con nfederate dead buried in northern fields.
 Northern and southern msn joined in contributions, aud fund of SIP, 900 was raised and the monument has been com pleted. The federal government has con- tributed a battery of guns captured during the war for the ornamentatiou of the grounds, and distinguished federal and confederate generals will participate in the exercises Of dedication.
 A Car load of flowers will be sent from Savannah. Atlanta, New Orleans and other southern cities will make coni-ibu- tions. Colonel Underwood is enthusiastic in speaking of the arrangements for the dedlcatory exercises, and says that it will be the most notable occasion in coinmemo- ration of the frateruization of the sections that has occurred since the war.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
WOLCOTr WIrHDRAWs.

DOVER, Del, March 2l.-Chancellor James L. Wolcott, democrat, who was the choice Of the minority of the democratic caucus Tor senator, ana has since been sup ported by majority of the democratic members of the legislature, today sent letter to the speaker of the senate, Wat son, requesting the withdrawal of his. name. The Wolcott followers, of whom MT. Watson has been the leader, then united upon Edward Ridgely, Of Dover, and nine votes were cast for him in both of the ballots taken, but without result.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
JAPANESE SHIPS
WILL LIKELY ATTEMPT A LANDING ON THE
 CHINESE COAST.

WILL LIKELY ATTEMPT LANDING ON THE
 CHINESE COAST.
 LONDON, March 21.-The Times corre- spondent in Shanghai says that many Japan ships are reported off San Hai Kwan, Taku and Chi Khon and landing is likely to be attempted shortly. The Chinese are on the alert to offer resistance. Japanese fleet is reported to have arrived at Pesca- dores islands. Torpedoes have been placed to defend Annoy harbor.
 THEY DON'T WANT PEACE.
 The Morning Post has this dispatch from Yokahoma: The concensus of opinion is that the success of the peace negotiations is dou btful. The military element, which is dominant, wants the war prosecuted until the victory shall be complete. In parliament tue feeling is the same. In the tion to the effect that time to negotiate peace has not yet arrived.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
FOOTBALL TO THE REAR,

BosToN, March N.-Yesterday afternoon Captain Brewe notified candidates for next falls Harvard eleven that all further train ing would be given up for the present This Indicates that fooiball at Harvard is practically dead, and it's revival very un- certain. There will be no more inter- college contests, aud no more cnancss 10 whip Yale or wipe out the defeat inflicted by Pennsylvania ia last fall. On the contrary Harvard men must be content with a series of class games hereafter on the soldier's g field for the championship of Harvard uni versity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
HE DISAPPOINTED THEM.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 21.-It was expected that Governor Mckinley of Ohio, who has been in ThomasvilIe Ga., for some days, would arrive in Jacksonville tonight ments had been made to tender him pub lie reception. Late this afternoon, how ever, a message was received from Thomas vile stating that the governor was unwell and would be unable to be in Jacksonville tonight. Elaborate preparations had been made to receive the governor, and the cit izens were greatly disappointed at his non- arrival