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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01

Americans are nation of readers. In
every home in our broad land, with DOS
sibly few exceptions, are treasured means
for this delightful and beneficial employ
ment OF leisure moments. Each year
broadening in its method of individual
culture, contributes increased facilities,
and brings them within the reach of ALL
But there is no literature for the COM
mon people like that of the newspaper.
1t is the daily companion alike of the
prince and the peasant, the man who in
herits and the man who earns, of the
millionaire in his mansion, and the labor
err in his cot. 1t comes as regularly as
the glow of the lamplight, and finds a
welcome at every Preside. If the night
be fair under the radiant moon that
walks in queenly beauty through her
starry courts, or if the pitiless storm
beats madly at the window-pane,-
does not matter-this messenger of good
tidngs is present to entertain and in
struct, to tell to willing ears in that lit
tie circle what goes on in the great bust.
ling world without.
What better message can the merchant
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What better avenue to the domestic
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Try it, and you will soon realize in an
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Newspaper Advertising A eency,
22 School Street, Mutual Reserve BIde..
BOSTON, MASS. NEW YORK CITY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01

(See Thompson's Gazetteer OF Yer
mont, part second, page 206.)
In the war of 1912 live hogs and
poultry were taken from the McDan-
iels and Hubbel farms to the lake to
supply the fleet, and were placed in
charge OF Jack Virginia, negro cap
tured from the British at the taking
Of Ticonderoga by Allen. The dark
ey composed several songs concern
ing the battle of Plattsburgh, among
them being this
Marlborough on his knees a.crying
While British balls around his head are
flying
The river boys, they fear no noise,
In the battle hotly going.
Their "Spunky Bird" was heard
In the rigging loudly growing;
When every red coat that got loose
Run for Canada like Joe's moose
Since the organization of Lamoille
county in 1885 some of the old sol.
diers in fishing at the lake found the
cannon used in the naval battle
near Plattsburgh and which at one
shot killed one hog, knocked a hen
coop to pieces, liberated a rooster,
which flying on to the mast, stood
there growing Justify. Negro Jack
Virginia, seeing the bird, yelled
"Hurrah for spunky Lamoille." The
soldiers fshed up the gun and
brought it home and had celebra-
ton at Stowe the 18th of September
about 40 years ago. The writer has
distinct remembrance OF hearing Mr..
Brink, Abram Bickford, John and
Joseph Gregg, and many others who
were in the service in 1912 state the
above as facts.
Chandler Watts, I'd, of Stowe can
give an account of the cannon since
the last war. 1t ought to be in our
county buildings and preserved as a
relic, instead Of rustingin the ground
for years and lying in the woods un-
cared for. Will Mr.. Watts please no.
tify the public, if he knows where the
cannon now is?
(Signed) Joshua Merriam, grand
son of Capt. Joshua Merriam, the
church clerk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
Business Cards.

OWL DTOlnGTS.
Business Cards.
UNION COLLECTION AGENCY,
T. Rickaby.
No Collection, No Charge
Pythian Building, St. Tohnsburv w
DR.. j. L. PERKINS,,
Dentist.
Corner Main Street and Eastern Avenue.
HARLAND 3. HOWE.
Lawyer.
No. 20 Main Street,
Over First National Bank St. Johnsburv
DECORATING TO ORDER.
MISS HELEN F. SHAW. "a Re,v;d.r.
St (South Park.) China Firing. Decorat.
ing to order.
lessons given in Oil and China Painting.
GEO. w. YOUNG,
Dealer in Hard and Soft Wood: also Mamie
sugar, Potatoes and Farm Produce for sale.
GENERAL JOB WORK A SPECIALITY
Q Ely st. Near Ely Hoe and Fork Factory.
LAuGHLIN'S, BARNET, VT.
Matchmaking, Pharmacy. Optical Work.
Drugs. Medicines. Watches Silverware
MILES S. HovEY,
Manufacturer of Water Tubs
Tor stock, Draw Tubs and Holders for San.
Scalding Tubs, etc. zap
SO Portland st. st. ,hns,,rv ".
DR.. c. r. CHENEY,
Deatist,
ryenan elock, st. Johnsbury.
THE VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE IN
suRANcE CO.
The Best.
g. ro,,.,,,.,. W. {. LEWIS, Agent.
ANNIE 3. DANIELS,
Graduate Tuning Department New
England Conservatory.
ramos ai and Organs tuned and repaired.
q WAN street, Sc Johnsbury.
J.E. TINKER,
Jeweter,
Danviile, Vermont.
WENDELL p. STAFFORD,
Attorney ut LAW,
Bank Block, over Post Office, st. Johnsbury.
W. W TUCKER d SON,
Mnchinists.
piping and Steam Engine Repairing
MIS- Board Mills. Jobbing a SpeciaItv
Mill Street. st. Johnsbury.
Or. c. r. O. TINKER
Dentist.
Ohce over Bingham's Drug Store
BATES & MAY,
Attorneys Mt Law,
80 Eastern Ave. 81. Iobpsbr-r
DANIEL THOMPSON,
eaoneral Machinist,
St yohnsbury. Jobbing done to order.
G. C. BINGHAM,
Druggist and Pharmacist,
5 Bank Block Main St., St. Johnsbury.
MISS N. M. HILL,
Dressmaking.
Music Hall, st. Johnsbury, Vt
GEO. C. FElCH,
Pinnoforte Tuning and Regulating
~ rorllann street. st. Johnsbury, Vt.
PIANO AND ORGAN TUNING.
especial attention given to Repairing, Reg
ulating and Voicing
Esg- Orders by mail or otherwise promnt.
y attended to.
WI. HI. EDDY,
10 Church ST. st. Johnsbury, VT,
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New Advertisements.
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Tor Backache & Kidney Trouble

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50 cents at the druggists.
"A book about Backache, free
BHAer Pill Co., Bangor, Me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
THREE MONTHS LATER.

BELIEVING THE CURE PERMANENT HE WANTS
EVERYBODY 10 know 1T.
Emporium, March 20, 1894.
DIR. Miles Medical Co.:
Gentlemcn:-What we wrote You last De
cember about our daughters eyes still holds
good and We believe the cure permanent.
Please publish this for the benefit OF Others.
| hope your valuable medicines will reach
the afflicted in every home and hamlet and
nation on earth. Thankfully yours,
GEO. DICKINSON.
DR.. Miles Nervine Is sold on n positfye
guarantee that the first bottle VIII benefit
All druggists sell it at 81, 8 bottles for S., or
1t Will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01

PIANO AND ORGAN TUNING.
Especial attention given to Repairing. Reg.
ulating and Voicing.
Esg. Orders by mail or otherwise prompt.
ly attended to.
WI. III. EDDY,
10 Chureh St.. st. Johnsbury, VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01

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Pals, LithograLh Label.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-01
KNIGHTS OF The MACCABEES
or THE WORLD!
The Deputy Supreme Comman-
der Expresses His Gratitude.


Deputy Supreme Commanders Office,
knights OF the hlaccaDees OF the World.
Emporium, Pa, Dec. Is, 1893.
DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind:
Gentlcmen;-I feel very grateful to You
and your valuable medirine-Dr. Miles Re
storatve Neryne. My little daughter Helen
optic nerve. Her eyes looked perfectly nat
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remedies, but without success. We happened
10 sec In a paper accounts ui what Dr, Miles
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can and Will recommend Ii 20 others.
Yours with gratitude,
GEO. DICKINSON.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
Letters from the People.

Mr.. Editor:
Almost every state of the union with
very few exceptions have enacted laws
closing stores on Sunday, and where the
pro, isions of the law have been put In
force the beneficial and civilizing effect
of 1t has become manifest. Aside from
religious reasons man requires day Of
rest out Of seven and in no case is thst
rest more needed than with the 7'.er.
chant and clerk who are deprived X ex-
erciss and the light of the sun f,5m six
in the morning to nine O'CLOCK at night
for 365 days in the year gst knowing
either family or pleasure 4 will ask any
intelligent merchant wgo has had ex.
perience whether he thinks that such
men are apt to pursde their occupation
with pleasure and cheerfulness and whs-
ther such clerks can ever become prof.
cient salesmen and perform their work
with Is much interest and pride as the
one who works In anticipation Of q day
OF rest out OF seven.
With the enlightenment OF the 18th
century glaring upon US. Is 1t poeaible
that there should be protesting chris
tians, and Catholic women at that. who In
their greed for lucre, should dare appoee
the Law of nature; commandment Of
oil religions, and the law of the land. Yet
such are the facts. had t he ladies OF the
town and the churches looked upon the
decoration of the sxbath as they are
thaught by the commandments they
would have realized that abstinence
from meat and dancing on Sunday are
small sins compared to the wrong done
to humanity by the sweating system Of
working clerks year in year out" max
ing of stores 60 many penitentiarief
where the youth of the land are to bs
deprived of all pleasures physically and
morally. At the same time encourag'
ing as it does the opening Of saloon and
gambling house on Sunday thus securing
the means Of go,iging the last cent thai
would otherwise afford food to starving
families or otherwise enable some wors'
than widowed women to enjoy few
luxuries of life and the pleasure Of theil
husbands company on that day.
oLIvETTE.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30

We acknowledge the receipt
of an invitation with compliments
of our young friend, Albert p.
VOORHEES,, son of Judge Felix Woo
rhies, to attend the commencement
exercises of the American College
of Dental Surgery, of Chicago,
which takes place Tuesday April
4th. Albert will be one of the
graduates of the class of IS. We
congratulate our young friend.
There was a delightful little
soiree Wednesday, at Miss Felicie
Durand, music and singing was
greatly INDUCED in which made
the soiree very pleasing to all who
participated.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Bourdier
and Mrs. Leonce Rosonett and
childrens Of Breaux Bridge were
in town Thursday evening.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
The Monroe Doctrine.

Morning Star.
The English government seems
determined to come to an open
rupture with two American States
Venezuela and Nicaragua. In
the Venezuela matter there is
question Of strip of territory
claimed by both powers. Great
Britain has steadily rejected srbi-
tration and is now about to occu-
py the disputed territory with her
troops and thus settle the difficult
ty by absorption. Not only that,
but, the waronce in progress, her
victorious arms will naturally in
wade the remainder of the State of
Venezuela and perhaps annex the
whole of it to British Guiana.
As to Nicaragua, the situation
is somewhat similar. Great Bri-
tain demands large monied indem-
mites of that country and is send
ing a warship to enforce the
claim. Nicaragua will, no doubt,
refuse compliance, and British
army will then occupy the Mos
quito Reservation.
The Monroe Doctrine is the ex-
preston of q determination on the
part of this country that no Euro
pean power shall hereafter occupy
any American territory that is moi
already under its flag.
If England absorbs Venezuela
unimpeded, her appetite will in.
crease. Not only the Mosquito
Reservation, but all the rest Of
Nicaragua will 20 next. Quarrels
will be picked with other small
American States, indemnities de.
handed and the swallowing pro.
cess continued.
If the Monroe Doctrine is right
and reasonable. now is the time te
settle it.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
WHY PROTECT SUGAR?

Daily Item.
The consumption of sugar per
head for the countries named is
given Is follows: Germany, 21.81
pounds; AustroHungary, 21.S1;
France, 2S41; Russia, Tin Europe)
1851; Great Britain, 1868. The
direct taxes in the producing
countries makes sugar too dear
for the masses to use as freely as
in the United Kingdom, where it
is sold not only free from taxation
but further cheapened by the ex-
port bounty given by the CONT
mental governments.
Were Germany and France to
reduce the local taxation SO that
their own people could afford to
consume the home product, the
Sugar problem" would quickly be
solved. The present retail price
of granulated sugar is given by
the Louisiana Planter as follows:
Great Britain, 2,54 cents per
pound; Germany, GOO cents; Rus
sia, 9.l3 cents; France and Bel
gium, 11.O7 cents; Italy 1928
cents, and, in the United States,
3.N cents per pound.
On that showing this country
might we'll stand a fair protective
tariff in order to develop SO valua-
bic q home industry-an industry
which would furnish a sure mar
ket for SO much of our other pro-
ducts and manufactures. 1t is a
short-sighted and unwise policy
that fails to protect sugar until
local production supplies all local
requirements. However, as Ohio
Indians and other Northern Sta.
tee may soon be added to the beet.
sugar making sections, the pros.
poets for q fixed and favorable
treatment of the industry will
doubtless be inaugurated ere long
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
Local News.

NJ. Felix Berard spent several
days in town last week.
-Messrs. Henry Fournet and
Louis Gary of Broussard spent
last Sunday in town.
Mrs. G. o. Lognand and chill.
dren left Tuesday for New Or
leans, her future home.
Mr.. F. T. Guilbesu is having
Q neat little Office built adjoining
the store of Mrs. Rousseau, on the
south side.
Mrs. George Lovas left We'd
nesdsy to meet her husband in
New Orleans, which city they will
make their home.
Mrs. T. J. Cucullu of New Or
leans and Mrs. w. j. Sandoz OF
Opelousas, are visiting here, the
guests of Mrs. T. J.. Broussard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theobold E.
Duchamp had the misfortune tc
lose their little girl, Marie Louise
Monday the 25th inst at 4 p. m.
at the age of Z months and 6 days
She was buried Tuesday evening
ct 4 o'clock.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
BOARD OF TRADE.

There will be special meeting Of the
Board of Trade Tuesday evening the End
Of April. at 8 O'Clock.
All members are requested to attend.
By order of the President.
FRANK T, GUILBEAU,
Secretary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30

Whereas. A. Derneval Roy of said Par
ish of St. Martin. has filed his petition in
this Office, applying to be appointed Ad-
ministrator of the Succession of his de-
ceased wife Delphine Kidder.
Now. therefore public notice is hereby
given to all parties interested to show
cause, II any they have, within ten days
from this publication why said applica-
ton should not be granted and said ap-
poin tment made. as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal Of office
at st. Martinville. Parish Of St. Martin,
La, this 2lst day Of March A. D. 1895.
VIM. B. EASTIN,
by Clerk Of Court.
R. Martin, Attorney.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-03-30
NOTICE.

Demand Of Administration,
In the matter OF the Succession Ut
DELPHINE KIDDER, deceased
wife Of A. DERNEvAL. hoy.
Probate Docket. 10 1896.
-
10th Judicial, district Court.
State Of LOuisista. Parish of st. Martin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08

From the Financial Review

Greater publicity should be given by the
District authorities to the details of the
proposed sewer and street extensions
There may be, and quite thoughtlessly, too
much arrangement of these matters in
closets and by places. Too many personal
notes semi-officialiy inviting the chosen few
to inspect plats of street extensions before
completion or approval may easily raise the
suspicion of favoritism in corner lots, ETC.,
etc. Those charged with the preparation of
these street plans would stand upon
broader and stronger basis of public sup
port, if they would more generally take the
public into their confidence. Hang up the
proposed plans for public inspection. Turn
on the light of day upon them. Let the
small taxpayers as well as few rich men
see what you are doing and take the benefit
of their suggestions OF course there is no
intentional Withholding by the Commission
ers, but by their written invites they seem
to seek the inspection and advice of the
favored few at the convenience of the lat.
ter. Whilst the general public are RENTED
to the newspaper or have to hunt their in
formation subject to official convenience.
Make duplicates of these plans by exposure
in public places open to the inspection and
criticism of everyone. Then you will gather
moral support whose pressure upon legis-
lation will be irresistible. Without such
moral support by the general body of a
community, laws are neither easily en-
forced nor easily enacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08

The clergyman who accused President
Cleveland Of public intoxication has run
up against some solid and positive dentals
from men of high character, and will
probably be more careful in the future. 1t
Is a serious thing to assail the reputation
Of the President of the United States who.
no matter what his political beliefs or per-
sonal tdiosyncracies, Is the Chief Magis-
trate Of this nation. From the foundation
of the republic presidents have suffered
more or less from the assaults of scandal
mongers and 1t Is only reasonable to pre-
sumo that presidents to come will also be
targets for venomous shafts, but while
those who revel in gossip may enjoy mall
odorous discussion the great majority of
the American people will only condemn
purposeless endeavors to discredit those
who have been called by the popular voice
to occupy high places. President Cleve-
lands indignation is quite natural yet 1t
may be said that 1t would have been better
to permit the assault to pass by unnoticed;
his denial has given 1t and its author
undeserved prominence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08

lished by authoritative statements the true
condition Of affairs at the end Of the
bridge. 1t has been q long fight, but this
paper has gladly waged 1t for the peace
and comfort Of all the citizens were at
stake. and the plague spot was growing
more menacing each day 1t was suffered
to go uncleansed. With Jackson City as q
safe hiding place for criminals the homes
and stores Of Washington could never be
secure. With the authorities Of the county
inactive or complaisant nothing could be
done from this side. The sheriff Of the
county acknowledges that the two tracks
draw to this infamous place a great gath
erins of urdesirables. criminals, and out
casts. He admits that they are not good
neighbors to either Washington or Alex
andria, yet he seeks refuge in the state
ment that he has not money enough to
arrest the men whom 1t Is his plain duty
to take into custody. There Is no record
OF any complaint of this sort having been
made to the Governor of the state, who. II
anxious to rid the commonwealth of this
pest, could. upon the representations of
the sheriff. easily secure for him a fund
for the accomplishment Of extraordinary
measures. If ever there was an emergency
that justified unusual expenditures and I'M
usual efforts 1t Is the case presented by
Jackson City
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08

A few more vigorous raids on the pest
hole at Jackson City like that of Saturday
night may do wonders in clearing out the
place. Once let the authorities weaken the
confidence of the denizens Of that danger
GUS suburb in the infallibility of their Sc
curity and they will not be 80 bold or so
open In their defiance of law and public
decency. 1t Is of course a melancholy
thing that the sheriff Of the county in
which this spot Is now supposed by law to
rest should not have been taken into the
plans of the Washington and Alexandria
police when they concocted the scheme to
capture the men who robbed the ferry of
flee. He now pleads for justice from a
public that has been suffering for months
from a lack of that very commodity 1t
was feared that with any more parties to
the raid would have been useless. Other
raids have been made, at other times, but
with certain amount of tom-tom beating
and preliminary noise. so they have proved
to be mere water-h auls. The capture of
but one prisoner should not discourage the
police authorities of the two cities, for the
arrest Of that one man will prove most
wholesome example. The great difficulty
with the Jackson City problem all along
has been the fact that the thieves and
thugs there congregated have felt quite
secure In their retreat, and with the best
of reasons.
It Ia now to be hoped of course, that the
good work will be carried on until the out
law community has been destroyed. The
Star has worked to this end for long
dfhA And has shown by facts and estab-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08

The Supreme Court Of the United States
today made public It's conclusions as to
the income tax law-conclusions that were
accurately sketched In Saturdays issue Of
The Star. The court fails to discover any
material difference between tax on land
itself and a tax rents or incomes de-
rived from land: therefore tax on rents
or landed investments would be at once
direct and unconstitutional. Furthermore
1t was decided that state. county or NUM-
cipal bonds could not constitutionally be
taxed. With these exceptions the present
law is declared to be sound. although de-
cision as to that point was reached only
by an equally divided court. A rehearing
upon this point before a full court of nine
judges Is much to be desired in the public
interest