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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
FIR. Beecher's Slave Sale.

Mrs. Henry Ward Beechcr writes in the
December Ladies' Home Journal OF
when Mr.. Beecher sold slaves in
Plymouth Pulpit" and thus describes the
sensation created bv the sale of Sarah,
which occurred on June 1, 1856: "The
solemn, impressive silence OF that vast
Plymouth assemblage was absolutely
painful as a young woman slowly
assembled the stairs leading to the pulpit
and sank into a chair by Mr.. Beecher's
side. Instantly assuming the look and
manner Of a slave auctioneer he called
for bids. Look, he exclaimed, at this
marketable commodity, human flesh and
blood, like yourselves. You see the
white blood of her father in her
regular features and high, thoughtful
brow. Who bids? You have to pay
extra for that white blood, because it is
supposed to give intelligence. Stand up,
SARAH Now look at her trim figure and
her wavyh air!-howmuch do you bid for
them? She is sound in wind and limb
I'll warrant her! Who bids? Her feet
and hands-hold them out, Sarah !-are
small and finely formed. What do yon
bid for her? She is a Christian woman
Imean, a praying nieger-andt that makes
her more valuable, because it insures her
docilitv and obedience TO your wishes.
Servants, obey yourmasters,' you know.
Well, she believes in that doctrine. How
much Tor her? viii you allow this pray
ing woman to be sent back to Richmond
to meet the fate for which her father sold
her? Ifnot, who bids? Who bids ?"
TIE congregation was wrought to the
highest pitch of excitement; grew
hyste,ical, and men were greatly
wrought up. Some one near the pulpit
laid a banknotc at Mr.. Bcecher's feet,
Then the contribution baskets were pas.
sed and for hall an hour money and
jewelry were heaped into them. Women
took off their bracelets, brooches and
rings and put them in the basket, and
men uniastened their watches and hand
ed them to the ushers. Mr.. BecclIer',
voice, in the tone of an auctioneer rang
out, "In the name of Christ, men ant
women, how much do you bid ~ The
people were stirred beyond expression
and one of the congregation arose ant
said whatever deficiency Tin the price de
manded for Sarah) there existed above
the collection would he made up by sew
eral gentlemen, members OF the church
"Then you are free, Sarah" cried Mr.
Beechcr turning to the girl beside him
and the audience broke into the wildes
demonstration of enthusiastic applause
and quiet was not restored Tor severa
minutes. Thecollectionleft nodcfciency
Instead, enough money to buy Sarah
freedom, $1,000, beside sufficient to pur
chase her a comfortable home, had beef
raised.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
SUTTON.

George Blarney has sold his farm, once
known as the CO.. Wilson place, to H.
w. Craig. Possession to be taken next
April.
W. r, Roundy has sold his farm to
Lucius Gordon, Mr.. Roundy was at the
village Wednesday. looking at Lewis
Holmes place with a view OF purehas-
ing it.
1t is now expected there will be no
Christmas tree exercises at the church as
usual, but several neighborhood aud
family trees are talked Of.
Iphus Gordon has bargained with A.
II. Ball, administrator, for the ]. B. Cor
don farm. Price, $4,000 for farm and
tools.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
LYNDON CENTER.

Elwyn Campbell spent n few days with
his paren' here last week, returning to
his school i'll East Weymouth, Mass,
Saturday.
Mason S. Stone, state superintendent
Of education, is visiting his father, o. N.
Stone.
The Christian Endeavor society gave
an interesting sociable in the church
vestry last evening. A progressive
peanut contes was the main feature and
it occasioned lots OF fun.
The students of the Institute are now
enjoying a vacation and the winter term
will begin December 10. The past term
has been a very successful one, the new
teachers giving excellent satisfaction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYNDON.

Concert, dance and supper at the Lyn-
don House this evening. Music bv The
Island Pond orchestra assisted by the
L%yndonville orchestra. Concert from 8
to 8. Selections will be rendered by a
lady violinist.
Union Thanksgiving services were held
in the Congregational vestry Thursday
evening, with sermon by Rev. W. c.
Johnson.
The graded schools open next Monday
after d vacation Of two weeks.
Mrs. B. F. Lincoln was quite sick the
first OF the week but is now improving.
The Christian Endeavor society give a
sociable in the vestry this evening. An
interesting programmeha has been arranged
and refreshments will be served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
WALDEN.

(Received too late for insertion last week.
Noyesville creamery paid its patrons
10 7 cents per pound for butter for the
month Of October, being its first months
product.
Snow fell here Saturday to the dcpthof
three or four inches, bur mostly disap-
peared The next Tuesday. Mercury in.
dicated Go below zero Monday morning,
Nov. %.
The revival meetings conducted by Mr..
Smith are attended with much interest
aud resulting thus far in fifty or more
conversions IN town.
]. B. Rogers is laying off for a few days
occasioned by sticking a nail in his foot.
Fortunately he has an accident policy
which may help him to endure the
affection.
Evangelist Smith closed a series of
meetings here Sunday evening and goes
next to Sheffield.
Rev. NJ. B. Parounagian is attending
preachers meeting this week.
Miss Phebe Meader OF this place and
Bert McGinnis of St. Johnsbury East
were married Thanksgiving evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert E. Cox will receive
their many friends at their new home
Thursday evening, Dec. g..
Miss Blanche Folsom was called home
Friday on account of the sickness OF her
sister Edith.
Mrs. c. E. Cox and Miss May are visit
inc friends in New Hampshire.
Miss Julia Meader is at Hard wick for
a few weeks.
School commenced Monday in District
No. IL with Miss Cora Whitcher as
teacher. At the Heights and North
Walden no teacher has yet been secured
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
WEST WATERFORD.

Rev. Mr.. Sideliuger will hold a meeting
Monday evening, Dec. 7, and Tuesday
evening, a lecture.
E. II. Blodgett. Marcia Blodgett, who
works in st. JohnSbury, and Dell Blod'
eett, who is a tending school at Johnson,
all spent Thanksgiving at the home Of V.
b. Blodgett.
School hogan Monday with Miss Flor
ence Douglas a teacher.
There will be an oyster supper this
evening at MIR. Rollins for the benefit o
Rev. Mr.. Knapp. who has held meeting:
at Gaskill through the summer and tail
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
MCINDOE FALLS.

II r. Gordon was in Boston last week
buving Christmas goods. We shall look
for n fine display.
Mrs. Lee, who has been visiting at
Mrs. A. b. Perry's for a few weeks, re-
turned to her home in Maine this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
The Birth of Christ.

"No better tidings were ever given to
mortal man, 'ywrites Evangelist Dwight
L. Moody in the December Ladies Home
Journal, than that first Gospel message
delivered to the humble shepherds on the
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Evening star., 1896-08-12
A Portuguese Hero.

Portugal has planned a great to-do in
ager and red-handed conQueror Vasco da
Cana. who sailed from Lisbon July 8. l4y7.
In search of countries then unknown to
Europe and who was one Of the most sue
cessful of the fifteenth century explorers.
In those days Portugal was a power: am
bilious 10 become greater and richer than
any Of Its associates or enemies Hence
there was no lack of opportunity for cour-
ageous and skilfIl navigators EoutDpe
from the royal stores. Vasco da CANA sail
ed vaguely down the African coast and
eastward until he discovered India: a find
which ranks second only to that made by
Christopher Columbus In 1872 A born war
rior and possessed OF the cruel qualities
lures IN mon who have successfully ruled
savage peoples, Nasco ds CANA established
Portuguese government in India and rro-
vided the country of his birth with means
of subsistence that have dace saved its
very life But for da Cana piracy-which h
has been duplicated IN a minor way even In
this country-Portugal might easily have
Ceased TO exist as an independent nation
many years ago. II is therefore flttins
that Portugal should celebrate an ami
Versary which means SO much to It. and
!; Is not surprising that Vasco da Cana
should be lauded by his grateful country
men.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Whether the temperature be high or low
man can, II he will. take care Of himself
but the brutes which man has brough,
Tito subsection to himself are mainly de.
pendent upon their proprietors for even a
reasonable degree of comfort Every
person owning a horse should see to II
that whatever may be neces sary to protec,
mans best friend" from the fierce heat
OF the torrid wave be done at once. There
should be no approach to fast driving un.
less some great emergency has to be met
and there ought to be frequent applica-
tions Of cold water to horses heads and
mouths and nostrils. Dogs and cats, too
should not be neglected.: an ample supply
OF drinking water should be conveniently
located.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

relative mortality: the fact Is that a dwelleI
In the country is much more careful OF
himself on an extremely hot day than 1.
the city dweller. Up to this time the resi-
dents Of Washington have suffered much
less from the extreme heat than have the
people who live In cities far north Of this,
but prostrations and sudden deaths testify
to an atmospheric state of affairs locally
that has gone beyond the merely uncon-
Portable stage All care should be taken TO
preserve health. Suitable clothing should
De worn. suitable food eaten, alcoholic
drinks ought under no circumstances to be
imbibed. the hours Of labor should.
wherever possible, be reduced to the mini
mum, and sound common sense be given a
chance to exercise itself The majority of
ashingtonians are probably wearing sea-
sonable garb, except as to headgear. The
straw hat has it's virtues. but unless 1t
happens to have fresh cabbage leaf
fastened inside 1t does not afford the head
such protection as the average head needs
at a time like this Reasonable precautions
instantly taken may enable Washing
tonians whose lives are now unnecessarily
imperiled to enjoy the delightful tempera-
lures that are coming and that will soon be
here To be really cool may not be possI-
Die, but that is good reason why we
should do our best to be COOL
Evening star., 1896-08-12

There Is a renewal of the talk that the
national campaign Is taking the shape Of a
contest CT the rich against the poor. This
time 1t comes from New York. The demo-
cratic managers are represented as regret
ting the fact, but being more than will
Ing to grapple with the opposition on that
line. They accuse the republicans of draw
ing the line. and cite the rally of large
property interests throughout the country
to the support Of the republican ticket as
sustaining the charge.
The Star has referred TO this matter
before 1t returns TO the subject with the
same expressions of condemnation for a
policy so unwarranted SO dangerous 30
thoroughly unAmerican- No such line has
been drawn in this fight. No such line can
be drawn. The merest glance at the divi-
sions show that There are wage earners
for silver there are wage earners against
silver There business men for silver
there are business men against silver.
The personnel of the two national tickets
themselves may be cited TO silence so stupid
a conception of things. The republicans
led by a lawyer and a man of business.
The democrats are led by lawyer and a
man of business 1t so happens, too. that
Mr. Hobart and Mr. Sewall are men of the
same business grasp and gI ade. Each is a
leader in business circles at home. Each
fas the entire confidence of all with whom
he is SsOciated-the men whose invest
ments Joined with is. as well as the
men who draw wages from enterprises
which he assists in conducting. Mr.. Hobart
is interested in railroads. banks and manu-
factories. and is Mr.. Sewall How can
1t with the slightest truth. therefore. be
said that on the one side are all the rich.
seeking for further advantages, and on the
other the deserving poor. making a stand
for opportunity and comfortable existence?
Surely the country is in trouble enough
without borrowing any, or manufacturing
IT. The lines of combat may not have been
wisely chosen. Very many men of worth
and eminence thirk that they have not
been, that the financial question is not one
lending Itself TO satisfactory settlement by
means Of marching clubs and popular ora
tory But be that as 1t may, there Is no
warrant whatever for the shout of the
revolutionist on either side; and the side
which raises It, toleratss 1t, will deserve
defeat.
This is the peoples government framed
TO shelter. as IT does shelter, all sorts and
conditions of men. They may not at all
times prosper they would like and de-
ward condition they are better off than
they would be under any other form of
government, and the man who seeks to
change the conditions. by arraying one
section against another. or men in one
walk of life against men in another is an
enemy OF free institutions,
Evening star., 1896-08-12
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any address in
the United States or Canada II ordered at
card Persons leaving the city for any
period rhould remember this. Terms: 13
cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month Invariably In advance.
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should give the
last address as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Try to He Cool.

Throughout the greater portion of the
United States the heat during the psst nine
or ten days has been dangerously intense.
Hundreds of human beings have succumbed
TO its deadly power, while thousands OF
horses have beer killed by the unwonted
fiereeness of the suns rays The number
of casualties in the rural districts has been
extremely small. but in the towns, and
especially in the cities where narrow
streets and high buildings are common.
the death rate has been alarming. There
Is nothing surprising in this. for even in
the hottest weather there are considerable
differences between the thermometric fig
ures in town and country: those differ
ences. however. will not alone explain the
Evening star., 1896-08-12

The Star has expressed the belief that two
ralient features of the platform adopted at
CAicago-free silver and anti-civil service
would. II transmitted into law, do great
injury TO the material interests of the Dis
trict OF Columbia The question has natur-
ally been much discussed among Washing
tonisns. some local anwers to 1t appear in
the news columns of this issue. There is,
Of course. diversity Of opinion. but the bulk
of belief is decidedly favorable to The
Stars nOn-partisan contention. The matter
thus gathered together and published
should be deeply interesting to every indi-
yidual who is concerned as 10 the welfare
OF the national capital.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
SHOOTING STARS.
DivertinR His EnerRiea

"Josiar," said Mrs. Corntossel, Il rely
dislike ter interrupt yer train O. thorts"
What's the matter now2" inquired
Farmer Corntossel, who had been holding
forth on patriotic themes
Il was jes' wonderin' ef ye couldn't give
the eagle-bird rest, an put in a few min
utes chasin' spring chicken fer the sum
mer-boarders' dinner"
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Special Sale Slightly Inn
perfect Blankets, and Our
Semi.Annual Sales of Man.
ufacturers' Samples Mus
lin and Cambria Under
wear and Mems and Boys
Unlaundered Dress and
Night Shirts now i'm pro-
gress.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

There Is not a great deal in a name, vet
1t Ia not unfair to assume that Secretary
Smith would have found 1t less easy to
Impress the public with Ills personality If
he had been christened John" instead of
"Hoke"
Evening star., 1896-08-12

The campaign enthusiasm now mani
tested Is calculated to invite a train Of
reminisceEce in the Presidents mind 1t Is
not many years age when he was the popu-
lar target for bouquets.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

MI Bryan seems entirely equal to the
task OF centering attention upon himself.
Whether Sewall or Watson be recognized
as the vice presidential nominee, 1t may be
regarded as pretty sure that the tail of the
ticket will not WaE the dog.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

All Chdren's Gingham. Lawn and Chamhray
Dresses. some plain, others elaborately trimmed
with Hamburg lace, that were So. so and S.. 90
ieuiSeu $E.OO
Those that $3.50, So Is and So 90 reduced
to-. ......................... 81 so
Those that were $3.50 reduced to......... 81 90
Those that 75c. reduced to........... 5Oc
I'd floor 10th st. bdg.)
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Mr. Watson would be pleased If Mr..
Bryan and Mr. Sewall &C uld make some ar
rangement to let the democratic perform
ance have three rings instead Of only two
Evening star., 1896-08-12
BARBER & ROSS,
Cor. 18th and G SITS.

Not much thought of profits
now. We've had a most sue
cessful summer season, and
now to dispose of what remains
is our only object. We promise
you that lower prices than ours
are impossible and are not
quoted.
got. blizzard" freezer, $I.35.
3-qt. Arctic" freezer, $I.35.
4-qt. Gem" freezer, $1.o5.
Adjustable screens, 17c.
Screen doors, 75c.
OOmplete-hook and eye and handle.)
Window screen frames, I6c.
rs #. garden hose, $I.4o.
Patent nozzle and couplings completely
Hose reels, 75c.
ODrop US postal II you've burst
AAoee- we IL ux IL IOr <lC-6Shu uAaeA
1t and deliver it.
I2-lnCh mowers, So.
Fine mowers for $3.50.
(AIl guaranteed.)
Your old Mower sent for. repaired and
sharpened and returned for 81. Tele-
phone or drop a GARD.
2-burner gas stoves, ST..
Heller's hot water heaters, So
-fasten beneath the kitchen boiler, and
in 30 minutes Is to "A gallons are hot
for the bath or other purposes.
2-burner gas ranges, S..
with oven and all connections.)
3-burner gas ranges, $o.75.
Owen, broiier, all connections.)
3-bur. Wolf gas cooker, $.25.
(Oven, broiler, all connections.)
2-bur Fire King" ranges, $I3..
3-bur. Fire King" ranges, $14.
4-bur. Fire King" ranges, SIS.
Good rakes, 2oc.
Spades and shovels, 4oc.
Hoes, 2oc. each.
4-gal. garbage cans, soc.
49-gal. garbage cans, 75c.
Including heavy iron cover)
Poultry netting, 45c. SO. it.
On full rolls Of $50 running feet)
Poultry netting, Coo. So. it.
For less than a rolll
Barber & Ross shears & scissors. :
Positively the finest that are made and
fully guaranteed. A new pair II those
you buy should get broken-no matter
what the cause.
Ladies' Scissors, 4 to in., 60c. up.
Cutting-o out Shears. 65c. up.
Re-enamel your bath tub.
Ours is the only perfect enamel paint.
Dries with a porcelain finish, and isn't
affected by hot water, steam or soap.
Coo. pint can. 25c. small jar.
BarDsr arbsr & Roossss,
Cor. G and 1uth SITS.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

The Gar is faithful to the traditions OF
his family, and spends a large share of his
time in wondering what the nihilists are
going to do about it.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
His Theory Confirmed.

Business is in pretty poor shape" re-
marked the energetic man.
"Yaws." replied Cholly Dawdle I've al
ways heard 1t was bad form"
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Hone.

There never was night SO dark
But 1t was bound to yield to day.
And hot as 1t may be, there is
A cold wave somewhere on the way.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

The extent to which personal affsbility
seems 10 figure in the campaign may make
1t necessary to provide In addition to the
usual corps Of stenographers and essayists
few sturdy and reliable baby -kissers
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Public demonstrations are often mislead-
Ing. A man who is thinking hard on any
subject does not yell at the top of his voice
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Il may not be improper to express the
friendly hcps that Mr.. Bland has a good
hired mar. who Is competent to look after
the farm.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Only two hundred and thirty-one men
toiled today on the new city post-ofiice
building.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
For Stout Ladies'.

The Shirt Waists with crush collar
and soft finish cuffs. AS stylish as
those with stiffly laundered collars.
And even better bargains-3oc and
6oc for Waists that were as much as
SAB. Sizes up to "a inches bust
measure.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Party leaders on both sides seem dis.
posed to support the candidate, with men.
tai reservations
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Little Chlldren's Hats
And Dresses Reduced.

All Children's Lawn Chambray and Pique Hats
and Sun Bonnets embroidery and lace trimmed
that were $500, $3.50. $500 and So. co. reduced
u. Observation-Disclosures. 81 80
TaoSe that were 81 25 and 81 so reduced to- 81 90
Those that were 75c and 81 90 reduced to. .5Oc.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Special i'm
Summer Gloves.

Women's 2-clasp Castor Beaver
Gloves, tans and grays. Good for
warm weather wear. Per pair ST. 90
Evening star., 1896-08-12

From Day to Day,
Especially during August, the be-
tween-seasons time, the most watch
full care is given to the business man
agement of Our store. Adjustments
are constantly being made, which re-
suit in Our mutual benefit. And with
the new prices, new methods are
being brought in, when practicable,
to sustain and even increase the
facility of service at our counters and
to add to the saving you make by
taking advantage of the opportuni-
ties we are daily offering.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Wood w ard
lOthrOp,
10th, nth and F SITS. NV.
10th, nth and F SITS. NV.

Our business hours until September are 7:45 ar
to pm. Saturdays. 7;45 to l.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
A Collaboration.

He had his handkerchief around his neck
and talked of nothing but the weather. All
the people in the car shuddered as they
heard him describe his sufrerings. He lee
tured at the top Of his voice. and people be-
gan to fan and perspire out Of mere SYM
pathy. Presently baby began to cry. Its
father did his best to calm 1t. but its wall
arose higher and higher. The promulgator
Of misery turned around and glared at the
infant. Finding his hypnotic efforts Of no
avail, hs said:
It's shame that a child should be per-
mitted to disturb whole car full Of peo-
pie"
Mister" said the father. you orten to
blame the kid You orter sympathize with
I'm. He's simply followin' in your foot
steps. OF course. he amt got your vocab-
bylary. bu. In his own weak way he's sim
ply doin' what he kin ter express his opin-
ion of this here weather."
Evening star., 1896-08-12

D25 per cent discount on Refrigerators-
quarter of marked prices
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Recent Arrivals i'm
Knitted Underwear.

10 dozen Womens Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests.
low neck, no sleeves. Each. .211c.
40 dozen W. mems Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests,
low neck, no sleeves. Each. ..... Zoe: 3 for Soc
40 dozen WoIlen's Swiss Ribbed Lisle Vests low
neck, short sleeves Or no sleeves. silk ribbon in
ust noor ......................2d I'd annex.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Boys Summer Clothing
At Special Prices.

An-wool Knee Pants navy blue. regular 81 25
grade. Fancy Checked Pants, regular 81 90 grade
to ID years. Special price. SOC; pairs, 81 90
Knee Pants OF fine all wool English suiting in
beautiful patterns. Light weight. to IA years.
Regularly 81. so and S1.7b. Special price. .s9c
White Duck Pants. Sizes to IA years. Special
price 25c.
tSu nOor 10th st. bldg }