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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30
Bankruptcy Law.

Some interesting facts concerning the
new federal bankruptcy law are shown
by the deputy United States district
clerk in Brattleboro. As it is we'll
known, the new law has been subjected
to considerable criticism, and it is the
general opinion in Vermont that the law
is not success. Much of the criticism
made has been well grounded, but never
theless the law has many redeeming fea-
lures. and the defects which the trial of
the law has brought out should be reme-
died by amending the law rather than
repeating it. The law went into effect
in July, 1898. Since then there have
been over $50 petitions in bankruptcy in
Vermont, or an average of IS in each
county. Nearly all of these petitions
have been filed during the past II
months, as several weeks elapsed after
the law went into effect before many
people took advantage of it The liabili-
ties in most instances do not amount to
more than $500, and usually there are
very small assets. There are few petit
tions, however, with large liabilities,
which bring the average of liabilities up
to about $500.
Windsor, Franklin and Caledonia
counties furnish more bankrupts than
any of the other counties. In Franklin
county, for instance, there have been
from rs to 100 petitions. and in Wind.
sor county there have been about 35,
the average number of petitions in the
latter county under the old insolvency
law being about two in a year. The
majority of the petitions in these coun.
ties are filed by Central Vermont rail-
road employees, and the reason for this is
said to be that the company has given
notice to its men that it will discharge
any of them whose wages are trusted.
Rather than be discharged the men who
are in debt 60 through bankruptcy, re-
live themselves of their old debts, and
start anew. Another reason why there
are so many more petitions in bank
ruptcy than there were in insolvency
is that the cost is only about onefourth
as great. Still another reason is that
ordinarily no hearing is required in order
to be adjudged bankrupt.
One OF the great benefits Of the law is
that it greatly curtails credit. 1t is pos
sible tor person to run up large bills
at various stores with the intention of
going into bankruptcy to relieve himself
Of the obligation Of paying them. For
this reason the merchant is careful as to
whom he trusts. Again many self
respecting people have become hopelessly
in debt, through no fault of their own,
who could not obtain discharge under
the old law because of the lack of suffi-
Gent assets. Under the new law they
can throw off the burden and at the
same time maintain their selfrespect 1t
has been suggested that no discharge be
granted to bankrupt unless his bank
ruptcy comes about through acts per-
formed in good faith. Another sugges-
ton is that bankrupt be discharged
only by vote of at least three-fourths
of his creditors. Various other RENE
dial measures have been suggested, and
it is probable that some of them will
be adopted rather than repeal the pres
ent law and allow the old chaotic condi-
tions to again tain.-[Spring6eld Re-
publican.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

Live. stock to be exhibited at Canada's
Great Eastern Exhibition is now daily
arriving on the Grounds at Sherbrooke.
The Machinery Hall and Main Building
are both alive with workmen, Fastening
to get the many expensive agricultural
and industrial exhibits in shape for the
opening of the fair on Monday next.
The entries in every Department are
far in excess OF the usual mark, and the
Superintendent OF all livestock and pet
stock department are finding the prob
lem of space very difficult one. Sher-
brooke's Exhibition this year will mark a
new standard in the annals of their sue
cessive Fairs, and fair-goers who are
fortunate enough to be among
this years visitors will certainly be more
than gratifed at the result of their visit.
The railways are offering exceedingly
low rates for travel, which should result
in an increased number attending from
all points.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30
STANTON and
HUNTINGTON.
The Standard Drug Store,
100 Eastern Ave.

The editor OF the Fair Haven Era
feels so bad over the abandonment of
the Fish and Game League trip to
Quebec that he drops into poetry and
originates the following:
Twas ever thus from childhood's hour, I've
seen my fondest hopes decay.
i never longed for sight of Quebec's tower
but that the boat failed to sail that way"
Editor MetcalPs couplet has the
true Spenserian ring and if he fails TO
see Dewey at Montpelier we shall
look for poem that will bring tears
to our eyes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30
The Shaw Memorial.

IT'S Boston's self bestrides the nerved steed
Bone of her bone and fire of her own FIRE,
This young life, eager to give all at need,
Guiding the dumb, infexible desire
In these dark figures to the fated field
Battle and grave to the fierce power they
fed
To crouch beneath the shelter OF her shield
IT'S Boston at her best, when all is said.
But who gave Boston from her bonds
release?
Her printer youth, doing his work so well,
His words, though winged as messengers of
peace,
Blew slavery by cannon.mouths to hell.
o Garrison Saint Gaudens' work will be
One leaf in that large crown the future weaves
for thee!
-[Wendell p. Stafford In the Woman's Jour
nal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

Excuse me sir; have to report that
the ship is blown up and is sinking
Bill Anthony, of the Maine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

The Poultney Journal thinks it
was a serious mistake that no demo-
Gratis were appointed on the COM
mittee of arrangements and says
"Gov. Smith has set the pace at ID
to 0, which beats 16 to l." Gov.
Smith allows that it was an over
sight and promises to make it right
when he appoints his reception com.
mittee. There should be no partisan
politics in the affair and we regret
that the oversight suggested any
politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30
Drink (sraiu-O.

after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t is not a medicine
but doctors order it, because it is health
ful, invigorating and appetizing. 1t is
made from pure grains and has that
rich seal brown color and tastes like the
finest grades of coffee and costs about Il
as much. Children like it and thrive on
it because it is genuine food drink con-
tanning nothing but nourshment. Ask
your grocer for Grain.O. the new food
drink. Is and 25c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

Harry G. Steele of Ashland, Penn, has
reached Dawson City, Alaska! and will
launch into Polar journalism the Daily
News. The paper is to sell for 25 cents
a copy, and advertising will be rated at
$40 an inch a month. Job printing
charges will be for lots of 1000 as fol-
lows: Business cards, SOS; letter heads,
$50; Lie sheet dodgers, 500; " sheets,
$50; and envelopes, SOS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

The Brooklyn Eagle has discovered
that for over 80 years Tammony has
never gone to democratic national
convention supporting a man who
obtained presidential nomination.
In this respect its political support
is about as valuable asthat of the Rut-
land Herald, which is opposed to the
candidacy of Carroll S. Page for rep
resentative, William w. Grout for
senator and has persistently fought
Senator Proctor since the latter
statesman entered politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

The Central Vermont officials deny
through the columns of the st. AL.
bans Messenger that their rates will
be unreasonable to the Dewey cele-
bration at Montpelier, and announce
that the rates will be as low as the
officials can consistently make them.
The Montpelier papers say that fare
one way" is not enough of reduc.
ton. If the railroads make a
much lower rate they cannot get
cars enough to handle the thousands
that would go. There is a limit to
the carrying capacity on single track
roads and when that limit is reached
the liability Of an accident is greatly
augmented.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

The monthly statement OF the colec.
tons OF internal revenue shows that
during the month of July the total col
lections were SOS, OF 1857, net increase
as compared with July, 1898, of $780,
500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

"Shafter is fighting; not writing."-
Adjutant-General to Secretary Alger,
when the latter asked for the news from
the front.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-30

One occasionally hears of a demo-
crat who votes every four years for
Andrew Jackson for president, but
this is excelled by the following which
appeared under the st. Johnsbury
news in last weeks Vermont Union
The Commandery go today (Thurs.
day to Burlington thence by boat to
Bluff Point, N. Y, and interview Presi.
dent Cleveland, at Hotel Champlan."
Some kind friend should send the
editor copy of the Tribune almanac
or United States history.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
No Change Will Be Made by
the Democratic Com
mittee.

AS the time draws near greater interest
is being manifested in the Democratic
primary, which will take place on Mon
day, June -. AT meeting of the Demo
cratic City and County Committee Mon
day afternoon it was decided by unani-
nous vote to hold the primary as at first
decided upon, which will place it under
the control and rules and regulations of
the committee. There are some candi-
dates who favor primary under the Car
roll law, but the great majority seem sat
isfed with the original plan of the COM
mittee.
William ]. O'Hearn, who has been the
committeeman from the First ward dur
ing the past year, has been succeeded by
James Dugan. Mr. O'Hearn is the we'll
known Alderman, and his candidacy for
reelection rendered him eligible to serve,
hence the change.
]. w. Tarpey is another new member,
he succeeding Wallace Renfro, who rep
resented the Eleventh ward. Both are
good men and may be depended upon to
zealously serve their party.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
WHITE wOMEN'S BURDEN.

There is another side to the matter of
the war in the Philippines which shows
that the white mans burden is not con-
fined to those on the battle line in the far
East. There are pale women, mothers,
wives, sisters, sweethearts, in Utah,
Oregon, in California, in Montana, in
Washington, in Colorado, in Idaho, in
Kansas, i'll Nebraska, in many another
State, who dread to pick up the informing
paper lest its news may break their
hearts. This has been the white woman s
burden since before Thymbra or Mara
thon or Salamis was fought, and every
advance of the world has been sanctified
by women's tears, every signal station
along the bloody trail of civilization has
mixed with the cement in its columns the
blood that has oozed from the aching
hearts Of sad-browed women, whose bur-
dens were none the less hard to bear
though their outcries were smothered.
For their sakes, for the sake of the gall
liant men upon the fighting line, let us
hope that the sacrifices are about over;
that the night is almost ready to give
place to a dawn which will be filed with
peace and to awaken in millions of hearts
the songs of gratitude and Joy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
MISS ANNA M'GREGOR'S
Benefit Next Monday Night,
May ~, at the Temple
Theater.

The Temple Theater will undoubtedly
be crowded Monday night, when all of
Miss McGregor's friends will gather to
bid farewell to the charming actress,
who has amused them for two seasons,
and done some of the best work of any of
the members of the Meffert Stock Com
pany. Miss McGregor's ability as an
actress places her in the front rank, and
the Louisville admirers are going to show
their appreciation Monday night. She
has been very generous with her talent,
and has taken part in great many en-
tertainments throughout the city. She
is member of the Cathedral congrega-
ton, and the different societies are ex-
pected to be largely represented. The
Red Men Ia jolly crowd of boys always
willing) will also attend in body, and
the Knights of Columbus, another grand
organization, is expected to do the same.
The Poincettia Bowling Club will occupy
the lower boxes, and Miss Daisy Whip
pie, who recites, will wear their colors
The programme is as follows:
The Girls High School chorus, fol-
lowed by the pleasing one-act piece by
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Eagle, entitled,
"Drifted Apart" This will be another
chance to see the two leading members
of the Meffert Stock Company, whose
popularity is so we'll known in Louisville
that it needs no further mention. The
Female Minstrels will give another of
their grand performances. after which
Miss Daisy Whipple will recite "How
Salvo.er Won."- Miss Whipple's beauty
and talent have won her many friends in
Louisville. Then come those two very
clever children, Stella and Harry Gus
caden. The next on the programme is
two-act comedy, entitled NAVAL Engage
ments," the cast of which is as follows:
Miss McGregor, Mr.. Oscar Eagle, Miss
James, Mr.. Lawrence Griffith, Mr.. Ben
]. Greene ard Mr.. Webb, all of whom
were members of the Meffert Stock Com
pany last season. The Hillman children
will sing some popular songs, and Mr..
Heber has a "black face" sketch that
will certainly entertain. Then we have
two boys that you are acquainted with,
Dave Flyn and Robert Nolan.
Tickets are on sale at Rosenham's
drug store
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20

the American colonies in I775.
The Queens recommendation is in
substance the application of the
same injustice to the people of Ire
land, parts of Scotland and Eng.
land, Australia, Canada and other
colonies. That they will protest
against it is certain. If in spite of
their protest it is enacted, will they
stop at protest? Perhaps they will
and, again, they HAY not. The
times and circumstances for armed
resistance to British taxation
without representation" are more
propitious now than i'll I775, and
the population and resources of the
paotesters much greater than the
American colonies possessed, yet
they succeeded in resisting and
freeing themselves from the British
rule of aristocratic privilege and
arbitrary force.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
CATHOLIC CONFERENCE.
Successor to the Late Bishop WattersOn
Nominated Bishop McClOskey
and Others Present.

An important meeting of the Archdio
cese of Cincinnati was held in that city
at the Cathedral, Monday, presided over
by Archbishop Elder. Among the digni'
taries present were: Bishop l. +. Horst.
mann, of Cleveland; Bishop c. P. Macs,
of Covington, KY; Bishop John S. Foley,
of Detroit; Bishop H. J. Richter, of Grand
Rapids; Bishop William McCloskey, OF
Louisville, and Bishop T. S. Byrne, OF
Nashville. One of the most important
questions considered was the nomination
of a successor to the late Bishop Waiter
son, of Columbus, and three names were
submitted to Rome. 1t was limited that
the Rev. M. NJ. Meara, of Circleville,
Ohio, was recommended as the most
worthy. This is usually equivalent to an
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
JEFFERSONVILLE.

The picnic which will given by Division
l, A. o. H., of Jacksonville on the 10Th
of June will be the event of the season
with the Hibernians of that city. The
small sum of admission 10 cents alone
should cause good crowd to take in the
excursion. Chairman Kinney, of the
Committee of Arrangements, has APP
pointed his assistants for the various
parts of the program. The Ladies'
Auxiliary will have charge of the re-
freshments and will see to it that every
one will be served in most courteous
and polite manner.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Division /
held very important and successful
meeting last Wednesday evening. Be-
sides initiating six new members they
received several applications. After the
regular meeting had been held and all
were preparing to go home a surprise
was sprung on the ladies by the men,
bers of Division l, who appeared with
large supply of ice cream, cakes and
lemonade. The social feature of the
evening was the grand march which was
led by Mrs. Gilhooley. All those pres
emit had pleasant and enjoyable time
and were not backward in saying that
the members of Division were capital
entertainers.
Miss Julia Doyle will next week start
on a pleasure trip which will take up
several weeks time.
Miss Mayme Clarity will leave for St.
Louis on visit to relatives who reside
there
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
LInERIck A cRIMELEss COUNTY.

The Commission of Assizes for the
county and city of Limerick were opened
by Mr.. Justice O'Brieh and Lord Justice
Walker. Justice O'Brien, addressing the
county grand jury, said there were six
cases to go before them, which repre-
scented very small amount of crime in
so large population. The cases in their
own nature were not such as to cause
any apprehension in reference to the
tranquility or order of the county, nor
did they indicate any sort of feeling or
combination at all dangerous to the pub
lie peace. The criminal business was
then proceeded with. In the City Crown
Court. the High Sheriff, addressing Lord
Justice Walker, said he was happy to
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
HIBERNIANS.

The members of Division were pleased
to see President Mccarthy in the chair
Tuesday. He has entirely recovered from
his recent illness.
Frank Cunningham was the recipient
of cordial reception at the meeting of
his division Tuesday evening. He de-
served it.
The quarterly report shows Division 6
to be well off financially.
Division will hereafter insist on the
prompt issuance of reports by State and
county officers.
Martin Mullen made some very pointed
and sensible suggestions, advocating the
establishment of labor bureau for the
benefit of members out of employment.
Division will elect officers at the next
meeting. All should attend.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20

The drowning of two little boys
in the catch basin of a sewer is no
surprise to those who have for years
noticed these dangerous openings.
The wonder is that more lives have
not been lost. These catch basins
in many instances are death traps
a dread to the parents of small chill
dren in the vicinity. For years
complaint has been made to the city
authorities without avail. These
basins should be so constructed as
to prevent accident. Until they are
the city is liable, and a judgment
for heavy damages may bring city
officials to a realization of their
duty, though money consideration
will be no recompense to the be-
reaved parents for the loss of their
children. Make those catch basins
safe.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20

Some of our contemporaries are
still commenting on Capt. Cogh-
lan's remarks and song at a New
York banquet and the disposition
of the case by the Navy Depart
ment. Capt. Coghlan, a gallant
naval officer, did wrong, was called
to task for it by his superiors,
acknowledged in manly statement
lie had erred, was reprimanded, and
resumed his duty as a faithful
officer should. This closes the Incl
dent. Editors should not allow
their patriotism or partisanism to
get away with them.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20

have to state that there was not single
criminal case for trial, state of things
that did not occur for the past twenty
years. Lord Justice Walker said he
would not put the grand jury to the
trouble of being sworn, and he would
accordingly discharge them. He thanked
the High Sheriff for his presentation of
white gloves, which were the best proof
that could be had in the judicial line of
a stainless record.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20

the guests of Mrs. Dan Finnegan, Indi-
ana avenue, Jacksonville.
Mr.. Barney Coll, of Jacksonville, is
mentioned as a candidate for Treasurer
of Clark county A good man, and our
Hoosier friends could go farther and fare
worse.
The Young Ladies' Auxiliary of Trim
ity Council promise their friends an
unusually pleasant time upon the occa-
sion of their ice cream social Tuesday
evening, May 30.
Misses Margaret O'Brien and Nell
burning have returned from pleasant
visit with Mrs. Miles Williams, of Emil
nence.
Misses Julia Dugan and Hattie Hum
phrey, two attractive young ladies OF
Bloomfield, were for some days the guests
of Misses Annie and Lillian Murphy, 927
Second street.
There arrived at the home of Officer
Jerry Quill, East Jefferson street, this
week, lovely boy and girl twins, and
the popular policeman will hold a recep-
ton Sunday evening to celebrate the
event, to which all the members of the
police force are invited.
The Young Ladies' Auxiliary, of
Trinity Council No. 230, Y. M. l., will
give lawn fete and ice cream festival at
the clubhouse, 524 East Madison street,
Tuesday evening" May 80. The young
ladies say pleasant time is in store for
all of those who attend.
John Seiberz, who has been making
himself "solid" with his friends lately
by treating them to little entertainment
in the shape of graphophone recitals.
Those who have been fortunate to be
present at those recitals are loud in their
praises of both John and his entertain
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mellet, Of 1717
Lyle street, have been keeping open
house this week to their many friends
in honor of the safe arrival at their
home Monday morning of two lovely
ten-polfnd boys. Mr.. Mellet is one of
the most popular members of the Louis
vile fire department. aud his associates
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
FEMALE USHERS.

AT Miss Annie McGregor's benefit at
the Temple Monday night the theater.
goers will witness something new--young
lady ushers. This will certainly be a
novelty. This was talked of and sug-
gested to several young ladies, and many
wish to handle the coupons. Now, in
stead of nice, handsome young gentle
man asking you for your coupon, you
will be approached by beautiful young
lady, who will show you to your seat
just as we'll as any young man can.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-20
MISS MARGARET M. JAMES.

Miss Margaret James is one of the
cleverest and most talented little actresses
known to the Louisville theater-going
public. She appears Monday night in
the comedy "a Naval Engagement" at
the Temple Theater. She has been as
signed the part of Mary Mortimore.
Mr.. Oscar Eagle and Miss McGregor
have both expressed themselves as favor
ably impressed with the cleverness of this
young lady.