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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
When "Fiat JustItian Talks.

The irritable person-generally elderly
and dyspeptic-who, in fiction, in farce
and i'll real life is continually announc-
ing his determination to write to the
papers is exclusively a product of mod
ern civilization. That the physical and
mental exercise of evolving quarter Of
a column of prose acts as real sedative
to agltated minds will be admitted by
most of us-by more than will readily
plead guilty to arecourse to the remedy.
When "Paterfamilias, or Constant
Reader" Or Fiat Justitia" remembers
if he ever thinks of the matter at all
that it is only because he lives in
these last days that be can indulge him
self in his favorite luxury, he may per-
haps wonder how On earth our worthy
great-grandfathers managed TO work off
their superfiuous anger and zeal. The
probability is that they would have used
a great deal Of language on the subject
i'll question, good part of it imprint
able, perhaps, and possibly in severe
cases might have waxed so warm as to
challenge somebody and get pinked for
their pains Temple Bar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
The Home of the Pilgrims.

The real cradle of Purtanism and the
ancient home of those who became the
pilgrim fathers was visited the other day
by ambassador Bayard. OF course the
place is in England. 1t Is the quaint lit
tie Lincolnshire town Of Scrooby which
has the honor of having produced the
founders of the American nation Mr.
Bayard visited Scrooby after having laid
the cornerstone of memorial chapel to
John Robinson, who was the pastor of the
little flock of dissenters who afterward
went to Holland and sailed from there to
America The chapel is being erected by
Americans at Gainsborough, a neighboring
town, in which Pastor Robinson was born.
At Scrooby there is no need of such o
memorial, for there stands the old manor
house in which the prosecuted band Of
Puritans used to meet and listen to the
burning words of the good John Robin
son. 1t is a solid old structure and must
have been the scene of lively times at one
period in its history for Scrooby was once
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

Rev. f. E. Davidson, a well-knowr
evangelist from Boston, held a series o.
meetings here. He preached on Sunday
attended a children's meeting Monday
and evening services Tuesday and Wed
nesday. He is an interesting speaker
and impresses one as a thoroughly
religious man.
Robert and Sidney McCurdy returned
to Andover Tuesday. Robert goes to
Harvard college which he enters with
honors in Greek and geometry.
Mrs. o. Slapp of Hardwick is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Dodge.
Mrs. Moulton and son, Harry and
Leonard Hovey went to Bethlehem to
see the coaching parade Tuesday.
Miss Victoria Goss, who is associated
with the city mission society of Boston,
is spending her vacation with her sister,
Mrs. Knapp.
Mrs, Lula Hovey has returned to
Lowell.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
SOUTH WHEEL0CK.
A Birthday Party.

On Friday, August 81, about 65 friends
and neighbors ofW. H. Thomas gathered
at his residence to help him celebrate his
47th birthday. A pleasant feature of the
occasion was the mingling OF youth and
old age, as the ages of the guests ranged
from one to 90 years.
The afternoon was devoted to the en-
tertainment of the elderly portion of the
company veal, music and Rotations by
Miss Ruth Libby of Stanstead, P. O., be-
ing a part of the programme.
In the evening Mr. Mooney and Miss
Winter contributed music towards the
entertainment OF the younger guests.
Cake and coffee were served and the de-
parting guests all wished their host
many happy returns of the day."
A substanstial sum of money together
with several pretty and useful presents
were left as tokens of the friendship and
respect OF Mr.. Thomas many friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
WHEELOCK.

b. F. Taylor and wife have been taking
a carriage drive through the state.
Congressman Grout and Arthur F,
Stone OF St. Johnsbury spoke at repub-
lican rally in the town hall last week
Thursday evening. Before the rally
there was a flag raising at which Mr..
Stone gave a short speech. The rally
was presided over by Mr.. Meserve of the
town committee and the hall was
crowded with interesting listeners. Mr..
Stone took up the Chicago platform
attack upon the federal and supreme
courts. Congressman Grout followed
with convincing address for the prin-
ciple protection as eXemp6ed in the
Mckinley tariff and the republican atti-
tude for sound money. At the close of
his address he was sharply questioned by
some of the populists and his bright and
ready replies were well received by the
republicans present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

Torpedo boats, however, aIe designed
FOR wider service than simply to carry
and discharge the fiightful weapon
from which they take their name. They
are to The navy what scouts and Skin
mishers arc 10 land army. They form
the cavalry " the sea, of which tho
cruisers a1e the infantry and the battle
ships and monitors the artillery arm.
They must spy out the position Of the
snemy's fleet, hover about his TANKS or
EEnnt his anchorage to ascertain what
he is about and what he means to 90
next They must act as the pickets Of
their own fleet, patrolling the neighbor-
hood or waiting and watching concealed
among isla IDS or in inlets and river
mouths, ieafy to hasten away to the
admiral with warning of any movement
OF the enemy.
1t is not their business to fight Tex
cept rarely, in the one particular way,
but rather to pry and sneak and run.
Hence they are as small and sleek and
swift us they can be made. When the
fleet goes upon cruise, they are carried
on the decks of the big warships, al
though they are able to get about in
really rough weather by themselves. A
very recent idea is to build them out Of
aluminium, which would not only be
of great advantage toward ease Of trans-
portation, but would tend toward in
creased speed by adding buoyancy and
elasticity to the structure, which seems
to skim along the surface and fairly
leap from wave to wave, but it is doubt
full whether aluminium is strong enough
fol safety and whether it will not be
injured by the chemical action Of the
sea water.-Ernest Ingersoll in st.
Nicholas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
NORTH DANVILLE.

Judge Walter P Smith Of St. Johnsbury
will deliver an address at the republican
rally to be held here tomorrow (Satur-
day evening. As Judge Smith is one of
the most eloquent and interesting
speakers in the county, no one should
miss this opportunity to hear what he
has to say on the campaign issues. This
is the last rally before election and every
voter should be on hand.
Roy Randall had the misfortune to
fall from an apple tree and dislocate his
arm one day last week.
Several from this place attended the
Methodist campmeeting at Lyndonvile
last week.
Rev. Mr. Atwood of St. Johnsbury
occupied the pulpit at the F. B. church
Sunday.
Mrs. F. W. Green and Mrs. B. G.
Varnum and daughter Mary, are enjoy
ing a carriage drive through the White
Mountains.
Mr.. Chauncey Ganong of New York is
visiting his.daughter, Mrs. E. NJ. Massey.
D. w. Hubbard and wife, A. NJ.
Mcfarland and wife and Mrs. w. I.
Stanton are delegates to, the quarterly
meeting held at West Charleston this
week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
THE TOWNS AROUND.
DANYlLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kittredge o
Woodsvile have been visiting relative'
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Mattocks returned
to Boston Saturday after a vacation
spent here.
Mrs. Frank Laird of Cabot has
returned from a visit with her sister
Mrs. Frank Crane.
Mrs. f. Simpson of Brooklyn, and
Mrs. a. b. Woodwork OF Concord, N
H., spent last Friday at the Elm House
E. E. Badger and family and W. {,
Heath and family are spendnga week at
Caspian lake.
Ira Preston returned Monday from a
two weeks stay at Greensboro, bringing
with him fine trout.
Miss Ida and Lonnie Page have gone
to West Newbury, Mass, where they
have positions, and Miss Ella Page has
gone to the Normal school at Johnson.
F. c. Bill and Miss Carrie Bill of Cam
bridge, Mass, Mrs. A. Hurlburt of New
York, and Mrs. J. NJ. Roger of Lawrence,
Mass. are at the Elm House.
There will be republican rally at
North Danvlle tomorrow Saturday
evening at which Judge w. p. Smith of
st. Johnsbury will deliver the address.
Mrs. Charles Pope of Chicago and
Mrs. Greenleai Of Boston are among
guests registered at the Elm House.
A good audience greeted Mrs. Pope
and Miss Whittier at the library rooms
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Pope S account
of her recent trip around the world was
most interesting as well as instructive,
and Miss Whittier's singing was a
musical treat which can not be heard
too often in DanviIle or elsewhere.
If the weather is favorable there is
sure to be very large attendance at the
Masonic picnic Saturday. Special trains
will run at excursion rates.
School in the village district on the
hill commences August 31st with Miss
Anna Chalmers of North Danvile for
teacher.
Miss Ethel Buggy is to teach at Har-
vey's, Miss Lila Hodgden at the Drew
district at West Danvlle, Miss Sadie
Colby at Sutton, and Miss Elsie M.
Thresher of Peacham at West Danville.
The Clippers played a very close
game with the Concord, N. H., nine
Friday and were defeated by score of
10 to IA. The umpirng was exceedingly
unfortunate tor the Dauville boys, three
scores coming in for the Concords on
what every one but the umpire thought
foul ball. At the opening of the game
members and friends of the Clipper nine
presented Aaron Wesson a fine ring as a
token of their appreciation of his services
as pitcher. On Tuesday the Clippers
went to Irasburgh and defeated the
lrasburghs by score of 10 to 1. The
lrasburghs secured one score in the first
inning on past ball and did not succeed
in getting a man as far as third base
after that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

one Of the six and twenty post towns on
the old North road The archbishop of
York once had palace at Scrooby, but
nothing remains Of it now except the foun-
dations and the moat Cardinal Wolsey
toward the end of his crooked career, spent
several weeks in the old manor house too.
During the time of James l. Scrooby
was particularly lively place, especially
for the Puritans or Separatists, as they
were then called. Among the other reli-
gious enthusiasts who used to meet in the
manor house, and whose names are known
to every schoolboy now, were William
Bradford, afterward famous as Governor
Bradford of the Plymouth colony, and
William Brewster, who was postmaster at
Scrooby and one of those who sailed in
she Mayflower
Scrooby is now most obscure little vii
lage at some distance from the railroad
station at Bawtry, but it is full of things
and places of historical interest to Ameri-
cans, though seldom visited by tourists.
Now that the interest in it has been reviv-
ed by the building of the Robinson me-
mortal so near to it the fame of the old
Manor House will doubtless be increased
as well, and it ought to be one of the spots
visited by every American traveller in Eng
land. Gainsborough is not nearly so pic
turesque because it is spoiled by modern
iron works, and it is not so quaint as it
was when described, under the name of st.
Ogg's by George Eliot in her mill on
the Floss" 1t was selected by the Puri-
tans as place in which to establish a Sep
aratist church in 1902 chiefly because it
was near the seacoast, from which they
could escape to Holland, and because the
lord of the manor was friendly to them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
Swiss Funeral Customs.

The funeral customs among some Of
the Swiss are most peculiar. At the
death of person the family inserts a
formal, black edged announcement in
the papers asking for sympathy and
stating that 'the mourning urn" will
be exhibited certain hours on special
day. In front of the house where the
person died there is placed a little black
table, covered with a black cloth, on
which stands black jar. Into this the
friends and acquaintance of the family
drop little black marginel visiting
cards, sometimes with few words of
sympathy on ttem. The urn is put out
on the table on the day of the funeral. No
one except men ever goes to ,he church
yard, and they generally follow the
hearse on foot, though sometimes car
riages are used. The horses that draw
the hearse have long, black cloaks on,
with places cut out for them to see
through. -Brooklyn Eagle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
RYEGATE.

Misses Nellie and Bessie McLam of
Boston and Mabel Nolan of Concord
spent the Sabbath at J. A. McLam's.
The c. E. society gave necktie social
in the vestry of the church Thursday
evening.
Rev. John H. Kendall of Tarentum,
Pa, who will be pleasantly remembered
as a former pastor of the Reformed Pres
byterian church of South Ryegate, will
preach in the United Presbyterian church
next Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Baker and son Of
Boston are boardingat ] X, W. Beattie's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

Mass, was in town for a day or two,
but could not stay longer on account OF
business.
Perry Hanscom and friend are visiting
in town for a week.
William Mitchell has received back pay
on his pension to the amount Of 5000.
This came in time OF need and is just
claim.
Frank Pearl has hired out with the
Ingalls, boys of Lyndon for the winter.
Rev. S. c. Johnson will preach in the
Methodist church at St. Johnsbury next
Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Steele takes his place
here
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
WEST WATERFORD,

Mr., and Mrs. r. M. Lawrence returned
Monday from Lebanon, N. H., where
they have been visiting friends
Miss Sadie Glenn of St. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with her friend, Marcia
Blodgett.
Charles E. Harris has gone to Baiti,
more, Md, to continue his studies in the
medical college.
Mrs. Flora Sunsbury and daughter are
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
WEST DANVILLE.

Fred Hill of Boston is spending his
vacation at the home of his father, ]. G.
Hill.
H. c. Hill, who has been at work on
the abutment of a bridge at North Troy,
visited his family, who are at George
Merrill's, from Monday to Wednesday of
this week.
Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Bessette left last
Friday Tor visit with friends and rela-
tives IN Canada. Mr.. Bessette returned
Monday, leaving his wife for a longer
stay at her former home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
SHEFFIELD.

A republican rally will be held here
next Monday evening at which Lawyer
Alexander Dunnett and Editor Arthur F.
Stone OF St. Johnsbury will be the
speakers. Mr.. Dunnett is iorcible cam.
palgn speaker and good audience
should be present to hear the speakers.
T. B. Pratt has sold his home in the
village to Moses Brown of East Burke
for $3.50.
Mrs. Kenaston and daughter have
returned to South birmingham.
Dr. Nelson Wood of Charlestown,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
SOUTH RYEGATE.

A republican rally, the last before
election, will be held here this afternoon
at 1.30 o'clock, at which time Walter p
Smith OF st. Johnsbury Judge of Probate
will speak on the issues OF the present
campaign. Judge Smith is noted for his
eloquence and no one should fail to hear
his argument for sound money and the
election of strong republican ticket.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
Era of the Maccabees.

The "era of the Macca bees" began
B. @. 1865, hen Judas Maccabeus as
sumed the leadership of the Jews, who
had determ; ed to throw off the yoke of
Antiochus Epiphanes The revolt was
successful, and the Asmonean kings
ruled Judaa until its conquest by the
Romans. The Jews styled the Macca-
bees era the "era of kings"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28
WATERFORD.

These four schools begin their fall term
next Monday: District No. 1, taught by
Miss Gladys Richardson; district No. Z,
taught by Miss Blanche Walbridge; dis
trict No, 5, taught by Miss Mabel
Curtis; No. IA, taught by Miss Florence
Douglas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

That was remarkable instance Of
devotion to which an Italian journal re-
ferred some time ago, wherein hus-
band, ON hearing that his wife looked
her best in mourning, committed sui
eide that she might have an opportunity
to wear it.-London Queen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-28

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burns are quickly cured by Dewitt S
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-10
NEW YORK.

New York, May -Cotton--Spot
closed quiet; middling uplands, 81;
middling gulf, Sb; sales 2l9 bales.
Futures opened steady; sales $500
bales.
Futures closed easy; sales 10000
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BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE ay 9--Htcur- Stes dy.
e. 013.15; family 5000 3 20; winter wheat
patent SO e0M4.0i; spring wheat patent
81 65@3.e0, do. spring wheat straighrs
s3 $50 $50.
w heat Unsettled and hi her; spot 10
b d. May t911 lid, July t99t916: August
G9l69H No red southern wheat Ey
sample 72@73; do on grade 71@73.
Corn Dull spot and May S50355g June
351<@ 3Js<: July $500 IS; steamer mixed
33N "a So len white corn 35@351S; do
yellow corn 80 askei.
Oats-St ady; NO. white western 25%
026; No. q mixed Westel dc. 245SQ2j.
Rye Firm: No. 2, 1 @42 for near by; asa
A for western.
Hay Firm choice Timothy s 74l750
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RALEIGH MARKET.

HUBBARD BROS, e co.'s. LETTER.
New York, May -(SpeciaD with
the exception Of August, the recovery
by deliveries were easier on the liqui-
dation of the floating long interests,
while the distant positions were weak
on trade conditions, and reported rains
in Texas. The trade believes that the
prediction made upon the exchange
that cotton will sell at 8 cents if the
inside positions only remain at those
prices, or lower, for the next few
weeks, win be carried out and they are
strongly advising their friends on no
account to be short of the summer
positions. Acting on the belief that an
advance on the immediate months, will
affect the price Of next crop, some of
the larger shorts have covered their
sales, but at the .moment there is
nothing new in the situation to indi-
cate speculative buying. Liverpool
was also a buyer of August during
the day, doubtless influenced by the
adyices from this market. The spot
market has been weak to-day at 1-16
decline.
HUBBARD BROS, q co.
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Proposals
FOR
WOOD. COAL IND BRICK.

Sealed proposals, endorsed "Propo-
sails for Wood, Coal or Brick" as the
case may be, and addressed to the un-
dersigned, viii be received up to noon,
May 9th, 1896, for furnishing
100 Cords of old field pine wood,
372 Tons lump Bituminous Coal,
80 Tons Anthracite Coal, stove size, and
100000 hard burned Brick.
The wood must be eight feet long,
split, quartered, free from knots, and
not over six months old at the time the
bid is made and must be delivered in
suitable condition for inspection and
measurement.
The coal must be screened and free
from all impurities, 1000 pounds to
the ton. Bidders will state the mine
or mines from which the coal comes
that they propose to deliver and also
whether the anthracite coal is white
or red ash.
Bidders will state the price per
thousand for said brick at the kiln,
and also delivered at either department
of the institution.
The coal and wood must be deliv-
cred at each department of the insti.
tuition in such quantities as may be
directed by the undersigned not later
than October 1st, 1896, and the brick
not later than June goth, 1896; all the
above material to be subject to inspec-
ton and approval by the undersigned
The certificate of weight must ac-
company each wagon load of coal as
delivered.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids, or any part of any bid.
w. H.RAND,
Steward of the Institution for the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind.
RALEIGH. April 20. 1896.
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BUT COTTON DECLINED
A Stampede to Sell Caused II
to Go Of 8 toe Points.
STOCK MARKET CLOSED FIRM
There Was the Usual Covering Incl
dental to a Half Holiday With
the Tendency of Prices
Upward.

New York. May 0,---The cotton mar
ket Immediately became weak after
opening / point lower on near months
and 1(d2 points higher on distant
months. There was stampede on the
part of the smaller holders Of long
contracts and the volume of selling was
quite large, although leading bulls
cut no figure as sellers. The new crop
months were relatively less weak than
the near positions owing 10 fears Of a
bullish bureau report next Monday.
The market closed easy at net de-
cline of sac points or about the lowest
figures OF the session. Spot / 1-l6c.
lower,
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NAVAL STORES.

NRw YORK, May 0 --Rcsin quiet
strained, common 20 good { 90
Turpentine-- Quiet at 2716027M.
CHAhLEaTON, May O. Rosl. firm at
$40
lurpentine--Firm at a.
WILAIEaToE, May g. -Rosin steady
strained sl.40 RoCd strained 3 .45 Spir-
its dull at 24D2tL tsr firm t s110.
Turpenrtns 1teedy hare 81. 80 soft 81 10;
virgin 81 so.
SAVANNA, May Spirits turpantine
firm at 241E, sales 2,0j9
ROsin firm; wabaF nhiUe 81 10; window
gla IS e. 90, n, 81 IS III, Il so. 4, SI.7O Z,
I.65; H $3.50; g, SL55 +, tL.tO H, sl.50.
~ $40 ". $3.50 B, 81 60; b, tl.50 Sales
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Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta. Ga.


This company Is a legal depository for
moneys paid into court and is authorized
to act as executor, administrator, guardian
or tTnstee.
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NEW YoRK

NEw YonK, May 9.-Esoaf Quiet;
city mill patents s4.30A4 so; winter pat
ents S3.75G3.s0. city mill clears 4. 0m4 20;
winter straights 50 s0T3 81: Minnesota
patents s7.65@400: winter extras 81. 41@
800; Mlnneeo5a bakers Sl10G815. winter
low grsde S2.20G2 30. spirng low grades
sI 7512.l0.
Rye -four quiet; suparene. z co e2 10,
fancy 80 7502 80
Buckwheat -four STEADY, spot S1.,0, bsIca-