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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

| simply To the discussion of such
| changes and improvements as have
| seemed to me to be most necessary
and beneficial to the state at large
| as the result of my experience in the
| administration of this office | shall,
| therefore, allude to these reports no
further than commend them to your
careful consideration and bespeak for
them your earnest study. They tell
the story in detail of the work of the
various Departments of the state gov
eminent and contain suggestions OF
Improvement and change deemed adj
yisable by those most closely in touch
with the work. have only words OF
ommendation for the work during
my administration of those who oc-
upy positions of responsibility ard
trust in the service of the state. They
have performed their duties satisfac
torily and faithfully with an honest
desire to secure the best result to the
interest which they serve, and it has
been a pleasure to be associated with
them.
The past two years have been full of
the spirit of progress and energy not
only for our own state but for our ma
ton, and the world, and in the process
sion of history will stand out with I'M
usual prominence. They constitute a
period when the tide of affairs has run
with deep and strong current: when
causes and consequences have raced
along with leaps and bounds. They are
remarkable as being on the border
land between the two centuries from
which could be watched not alone the
closing sunset of the nineteenth cen
fury but also could be plainly seen the
rosy dawn of the twentieth, They
have marked the transition of our ma
ton in its growth from youth to sturdy
manhood when we have expanded
from a people round our own firesides
to one of the powers of the earth;
with a foreign policy that is listened
to; navy that is respected; a foreign
trade reaching up to billion
four hundred millions of dollars in
year; the protector of new empires;
and with an army that has already
marched half way round the world and
planted our flag within the walls of
the Forbidden City In these years our
people have torn aside the veil that has
heretofore shut within our own boun-
diaries the light of liberty and humani-
ty and allowed it's beautiful rays of
hope and promise to illumine the ex-
pectant but unaccustomed eyes of the
down trodden and ignorant and op-
pressed.
With the close of this year will
change not only the century but in the
great division of time the second one
thousand years will roll into the third
thousand years of our Christian era.
All these events but serve to accent
uate the development of our nation in
civilization, progress, prosperity, and
Christianity and to build within the
limits of the vision of this generation
structure of greatness that will far
exceed the dreams of our fathers.
Your work here at this session will
define the position Vermont is to oc-
cupy among the sisterhood of states.
1t will shape our policy as state for
years to come, and, in closing my last
official act in this high office, | urge
you to bear all these things in mind
and to remember in your work that
you are legislating for the twentieth
century instead of the nineteenth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

Gentlemen of the Senate and House
of representatives:
In obedience to the constitutional
requirement to prepare such business
as may appear necessary to lay be-
fore the general assembly, your at
tention is invited to some of the SUBJ
jects the investigation of which is
deemed important at this time.
State Finance.
The financial condition of the state
on the Goth day of June, 1900, as ap-
pears from the treasurer's report, was
as follows:
Resources.
Cash on hand and in banks SLY, 1920
Due from towns, state tax. 4,41279
taxes estimated 400,00000
Collateral inheritance tax
estimated ............... 100000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
...$1,63O,7O2,21
State Expenses.


Your attention is especially direct
ed to the foregoing item of auditors
orders, which, during the biennial
term ending June 80, 1900, the treas
urer had paid to the amount of $1,22S,-
32S.26. Besides this item there were
orders outstanding and unpaid on that
date to the amount of $13,971.54. So
that all the orders drawn for state eX-
penses for the biennial term amount
to the sum of 81 PAP ,299S0.
The auditor reports that, after de-
Quoting the moneys covered into the
treasury on account of receipts from
the several institutions and balances
from officials, the net amount of state
expenses for which orders were drawn
for the biennial term was 81, 098, 583.77,
of which the following is
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
Measure of Coin.

Money is measured by troy weight
in which "a grains make penny
weight, 20 pennyweights one ounce
and IL ounces one pound. The silver
dollar weighs 4121s grains, and 1,OOo
as near as it can be expressed inttlli'
gently in print, weighs 71.614 pounds
or fraction over 71h pounds. Id
avoirdupois the same would weigh
58.929. or nearly SO pounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
A TOHch of Nature.

"The sentence of this court" said
the judge, sis that you be condemned
70 solitary confinement for the term
two years."
Thanks, Judge! My profoundest
+hanks!' exclaimed the culprit, with
ffusive gratitude.
His honor, detecting the genuine
ess of the prisoners appreciation
spontaneously returned:
II don't know, my friend, but al
most envy you; am married man
myself."-Richmond Dispatch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
Didn't Want Nursing.

A nurse visiting her patients in
Cape Town hospital ward found hex
favorite soldier fast asleep. Pinned
to his coverlet was a scrap of paper
On which he had scrawled: "To il to
oe nussed today, respectfully ]. M"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
0uiGk Filters,

Resort Hotel Keeper-Any guests in
his evening train?
Bus Driver-Nobody to speak Of
)nly single-trunk woman and grip
gent.-Boston Transcript.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

Leaving available for the current
fiscal year from July 1, 1900, to June
30, 1901, 1892, 1888.
This shows a very satisfactory con-
dition of the treasury, and is an i'm
provement over two years ago.
BY examination of the report of the
state treasurer, and emitting what
is not essential, it appears that the
receipts, including cash on hand and
disbursements for the biennial term
ending June 30, 1900, have been as
follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

SEAL ,573.99'
Liabilities.
Due to towns United States
deposit money. ...........S 4,383.26
Due to soldiers unpaid bal
ances ................... 8,312.1S
Due to towns for school and
highway taxes .......... III ,991.0S
Auditors orders unpaid. 1891 "a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
Conclusion.

In delivering retiring message to
the general assembly, have deemed
1t proper to depart from the practice
Of my predecessors of passing in re-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

tinued | concur in the belief of one OF
my illustrious predecessors that the
great and manifold evils of intemper-
ance are not to be essentially al
leyiated by any scheme for licensing
the traffic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

The promotion of temperance is
among important objects which should
engage the attention of the community
at large. The question that comes
within the domain of legislation is be.
tween permitting, under due regula-
ton, the traffic in intoxicating liquors
for the indiscriminate purpose of
drinking, and the prohibition of the
traffic for such general purpose.
Believing that, in our state as a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03
Proposed in Inaugural Message
of Governor StiCkney.
CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE AMENDED.
Would Have State Election Held in
November.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House
of Representatives
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03


The most Of the states in the Union
now hold their state elections on the
federal election day. No good reason
can be urged why Vermont should
not adopt the same method.
I ask the senate to give these sub
jects such deliberation as their impor
lance demands.
Alterations of Public Laws.
The growing evil of the frequent
alteration of the public statutes de.
mands attention.
The legislature ought to be very
reluctant to change the law when once
established. While it is not to be
questioned that our statutory law
might be improved in many respects
yet it is we'll to remember that change
is not always improvement.
When the rule of civil conduct
answers the requisites of equity and
utility, it ought to remain undisturbed
Oftentimes it is not so important what
the law is, as that it should be fixed
and certain so that the people may
have knowledge of the law, which
they are bound to know.
Sixty-one years ago the laws of this
state were compiled under the name oil
the Revised Statutes. OF that revision
Chancellor Kent, in a note in his
learned commentaries on American
law which were next republished af
ter that date, wrote the following: -"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-03

entbvsiasm very encouraging to al
who have this subject at heart. The
work should be expanded and l recon
mend that the state highway tax be
increased to 10 cents on the grand list
and that the policy already so success
fully inaugurated be continued. The
money expended on good roads under
the direction of a state commissioner
will return many fold.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
Drayton.

MIR. Nelson Of F. l. Johnson', drug
store is visiting his people i'll Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Besancon OF Stephen
were in the city doing business Saturday.
Messrs Buck and Styles Of Nowesto
were taking in the sights in the city
Saturday.
Rev. c. w. Collinge spent Sunday in
Grafton and occupied the NJ. E. pulpit in
that city.
Mrs. Thexton, neice OF Robt. Tweedlie,
returned to her home in st. Thomas
Saturday.
Miss Bella McNabb OF Forest River
was guest over Sunday at the home Of
w. l.. Brown.
Mrs. John Halcrow OF Bowesmont
came in on the train Monday evening for
visit with her daughter Mrs. Wylie.
P. w. Roach. class of 81, Drayton
high school. now pedagogue at Ardoc,,
was visiting his folks and renewing old
acquaintance here last week.
MIR. and Mrs. JOHN Vysty VI Grafton
are visiting at the home Of Ncis Benson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

Immediately guaranteed BY the town:
ship board. 3
Otto Doebler returned from pleasant
sojourn at the countyseat. Heis greatly
impressed with, the magnitude ofour
capitol.
Frank Sommers entertained large
party of friends Friday evening. Frank
has serious intentions Of going in double
harness for the future.
Arthur Ulrop is back at his post in
Dist. 35 and with new black board and
two barrels of chalk is making it lively
for the young Of the district. .
District Clerk Strieb received notice
from Supt. Jackson that Duncan Bell has
been appointed director in IS to fill the
vacancy caused by removal Of Paul John
son from the district.
News reached here by special dispatch
that Gen. White had cut his way out of
Ladysmith. Rah! for White. If we had
twins we would call them both White
regardless of the consequences.
Some of your readers want King &
Co. to change that ad they are running
in your paper. What do they intend do
ing with carload of sleighs in this
country? (It's changed-ED.)
c. B. Johnson headed the honorable
board of supervisors to locate road be-
tween sections % and 10 last week. The
clerk brought up the rear OF the process.
sion and still speaks of that trip in
sorrowful tones.
Paul Johnson has moved to the Skene
farm, where. he is enjoying the balmy
breezes that float in that sequestered
spot. When it is very cold here his old
neighbors go down to visit him and get
warmed up.
Harrison Garrett of ST. Thomas, after
enjoying some very tender venison this
fall, was near to deaths door lately by
being choked by some very tough beet,
Pretty tough on him anyway, first blew
to smitherines by gas and then choked
by beef.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
A Frightful Blunder.

Will often cause horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only 25c box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by T. r. Shaw, druggist.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
Flora,

Albert Schultz will head large dele
CATION who will visit the Paris EXPOSE
ton this summer.
John Stafford has corner on flax and
is busy supplying seed to all. Next year
it will be flax in Flora or bust.
Net Bride, Albert G.nssle's secretary
of exchequer. was doing business ii, town
this week and left dog as a souvenir.
DR.. Suter reported a case Of diplkheria
at K. Born's and the premises were
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
Having a Great Run on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.

DefIaIn COuGh 1emedy.
Manager Martin, Of the Pierson drug
store, informs US that he is having Ia
great run on Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. He sells five bottles Of that med
icine to one of any other:kind, and it
gives greatIbatisfaction. Elm these days of
la grippe there is nothing like:Chamber-
lains Cough Remedy to stop the cough
heal up the sore throat and lungs and
give relief within very short time. The
sales are growing, and all Who
try it are pleased with its prompt action.
Chicago Daily Calumet. For
sale, b. I. R. Shaw, druggist. 1929
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

-7arn7,i,. caneFv ea77 NJ W. a.
Meet every Second aud Fourth Monday. Vi
sif!uE neig hbors cordially invited.
N, a co,rs u. G.. FINCH
w. T r.; v. c..
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

9.4ap.aa Ledge 11o, a. .. y w.
seets every fret ard third Monday OF the
Mm.'h.
~ u,,,rx ALEX. AIRTH,
Recorder. N. W =
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

1t has been demonstrated repeatedly in
every state in the Union and in many for
eign countries that ChamberIain'sCo ugh
Remedy is certain preventage and cure
for Group. 1t has become the universal
remedy for that disease. NJ. v. Fisher
Of Liberty, w. Va, repeats what has
been said around the globe when he
writes 81 have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in my family for several
years and always with perfect success.
We believe that it is not only the cough
remedy, but that it is sure cure for
Group. 1t has saved the lives of our chill
dren num':er of times. This remedy is
for sale by T.>R. Shaw, druggist 26.29
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
Methodist Episcopal Church.

SUNDAY :-Epworth League II
a. m, Sunday School II M. Junior Epworth
League 4 p. m. Preaching Nv p. m. every sun
Prayer MEETING each Tuesday evening at
7.90: during fall and winter to be held III the
homes Of members and friends
"'A'' - JOHN G. DINGLE, Pastor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

j p. BRENNAN, D. U. S.
DENTIST.
Graduate of State University Of Iowa. Located
rsrmsnently at Bsthgate. Once in the Pioneer
Express Building, Pembina, from tho iotn 10
23rd Monthly.
Bathpate and Pembina, N. OAK
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
MuRford.

Mr.. Editor, we are ali we'll pleased
with the weather.
Rev. w. Watson, St. Vincent, paid a
ministerial visit to this place short
time ago.
Miss Lottie Mcconnell spent her Christ
mas at her home.
Mrs. Robert Sturgeon and her daugh-
ter Eva left this vicinity some time ago
and are occupying their new residence in
Bowesmont.
Mrs. Jos. Newell is visiting at Canton
with her mother, Mrs. Ellis, who is sick.
Joe says he is sick too-sick of patching.
Professor H. w. Gill visited in this
neighborhood during his Christmas holi-
days. Harry is we'll satisfied with his
present appointment, which we under
stand is near Neche. He reports pleas
ant and we'll equipped school.
On Monday evening, as several of the
members of the NJ. w. A. with their
ladies were returning from Bowesmont a
little spill occurred. 1t appears six or
seven carriages were in line and pretty
close together when L. w. Bucks drivers
took fright and dashed into the buggy in
front of them. John Brown and c. H.
Mugford's rigs, were rather shattered,
Laurence escaping with broken whipple-
trees. T. Somers and ]. Brown attended
to the somewhat scared ladies. No per-
sonal hurt was sustained.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

re,,a1olna 1EO 10pArtz7aSnt.
Meets eyery First and Third Tuesday Of the
month.
w. w. FELsoN, ). u. WiSLAT.,.
Secretary. SnaeA'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
We understand Mr.. Ves,ry contemp'ates
entering into partnership with MIR. Ben
con
BowesmOns.

Miss Kathleen Priest II is spending the
week with her friend Victoria Irwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ha crow tied with the
Wilson family of Noweslo II Monday.
Miss Minerva Spinning of Emerson
arrived Wednesday to visit with her
cousin Mrs. H. c. Thomson.
The fail Of snow vi, sturdy has
made sleighing t..iriy good md the youth
of our village have been enjoying them
selves accordingly.
Charlie Birkuland has his blacksmith
shop in running order and has begun the
erection of his Dwelling house on the
north emu eff main street.
Rev. ]. G. Dingle OFF muina exchang-
ed pu pits with Rev Robson Sunday
last and preached an exc. ent Sermon 1T
this place Sunday evening. 10. very
appreciative audience.
Willie Whyte. who WIS success fully
operated on by Dr's. Countryman and
Waldron, week ago, tor .. ,at.erlns in
his side, is now imp OWN steadily.
1t is reported here hat i'll III attempt
to do some fancy drivu,s H. other even
ing, Jas. Sturgeon, =. Atu, ord III John
Brown somehow, in all unknown manner
mixed three busges in On d way that
III separating, one Iu came out d
Whee' short and li:e ~ u two pr, t,y
much demolished. The wptl>icr S now
the occupants .anle Gu uullu,t. i.aur
ence Buck also took so,ll ,,art III sid
accid nj, but w,,ul pa, Z, at definitely
known at prese wr,,n..
THAI Tnrobpiny al :acho.
Would quickly l. ave va, i you us d
DIR. kin,'s New Life r!iis Thousands
of sufferers have ruve inei NIL, mess
MERIT for SICK anu nervous headaches.
They MAKE pure DO, .'isei strong nerves
and build up your h-a,th Eas. to ,,>c,
try them. Only 25c nayy back il not
cured. Sold at. Shaw .,rug store.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

ea1a1e.aa Ledge, 2, a ~ d. A. No.
Repu,ar meetings in the evenings of first and
third Friday Of every north. Visiting Brethren
in good standing are invited.
w. w. FELsoN. % u M
secretary.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
PHxsIeIATs.

CHAs. z. HARRIS, NE.
physician and Surgeon. Found at all hours
uien not professionally engaged. at his office,
M Stutsman street at day time and at his resi-
dence on Cavileer street at night.
pRMR1NA North DAKOTA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

At When Nature is overtaxed, she has
~ her own way of giving notice that assist
ance is needed. She does not ask for
help untilit is impossible to get along without
it. Boils and pimples are an indication that
the system is accumulating impurities which
id OF ; they are an urgent appeal for assistance
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
SOCIETIES.

.weraen Post, NE. A. q. Ar.
R.vulsr meetings every second and fourth
Monday Of each month.
- oo,nrprAN MOSES HELLER.
Adiutant. Post Commanoef.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

K, A. THAcKER,
AUCTIONHER.
Particular attention to saIes Of Farm Property.
HAMILTON, NORTH DAKOTA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19

Degree Of Honor.
Meets every Second and Fourth Wednesday.
Mrs. W. J. KNExsHAw, MRS. G. B. HARRIS.
r. ofH Recorder.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
eo1xs SOUTH

w j. 2KNEEsHAw, .s.u ...,. =.
I.,,,o- win practice in Courts Of Dakota
,si.nassota :. IA hefore United States Land once.
Mnney to Loan and Collections made.
PnMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
w, ]. BURKE,
A1TORNEY-AT-LAW.
Successor to N. G. Young. Real estate, loans
and collections.
8ATHaATE, NORTH 0AkoEA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-19
AN UNFAIL|NG SIGN THAT
NATURE IS APPEALING ' help !

.
r. r., Chattanooga Tenn. writes:
Several boils and carbunces broke upon me- causing
great pain and annoyance. Ny blood seemed to be IL
rotous condition. and nothing took seemed to do
any good Six bottles of s $. s. cured me completalv
and my blood has been perfectly pure ever since"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-21
STUCK IN CHICAGO MuDHoLE.
Disaster to the Autogun Now Ell
Route

A dispatch from Chicago. ILL.,, to the New
York Herald yesterday says: Mai. David
Son and his three a sistant gunners mount
ell on their new 'autOgun." bound from
Fort Sheridan to Washington made bril-
liant start. only To land in a mudhoie last
evening at Edgewater- Later, they got
their machine into Chicago livery stable
for the night
In the breakdown in the nudhole q rod Of
the gun carriage was bent. and not until
noon today was the journey resumed from
army HEADQUARTERS in this city.
Gen Wheeler promised Maj Davidson
letter 10 bear to Gen. Miles This letter
was delivered TO one of the gunners at a
late hour last night at the Auditorium
Hotel
Lieut.. Gen, Nelson A Miles:
Sir: Mai r. p Davidson. commandment of
cadets at the Northwestern Military Acad-
envy. Highland Park. ILL. with a corps of
three men. starts today with a gun mount
ed on an automobile carriage for a Journey
To the city Of NaShinglOn The CORDS will
camp during the journey. do their own
cooking and give a practical test of the car
rage on all kinds of roads and under all
conditions
give him this letter. as he wishes to
present il to you upon his arrival al Wash
frSton and give you an account of the p-ac-
teal features Of the journey
Respectfully. JOSEPH WHEELER
Brigadier General. commanding Department
of the Lakes.
Chicago. Ill. July 10 1900
Before the accident occurred the auto.
gun had demonstrated It's ability to get
over the road at a terrific pace-about
thirty miles an hour. With bugle blowing
and flag flying. the seir-propclling ma
chine left the fastest wheeImen far behind
the first few miles of its run
No exact estimate can be made of tho
time 1t will take to reach Washington.