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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-30
AN EIGHT HOUR DAY.

Washington, May 29.-The Industrial
commission, in it's report to congress on
labor legislation, recommends improve
ments by state legislatures rather than
by congress directly.
"The subject of greatest public inter-
est today" says the report, lis perhaps
that of the regulation of the hours OF
labor permitted in industrial occupation
and especially in factories" AS con-
gress has no power to legislate directly
in this matter, the commission recon-
mends that a simple statute be enacted
by all the states regulating the length
Of the working day for all persons be-
tween the ages of IA and q years who
work in factories.
The report says that the employment
of children below the age of IA should be
prohibited in factories. The length of
the working day in all public employ
ment should be fixed at eight hours. The
same time should be fixed for workmen
in underground mines in cases of
emergency. Employment in mines of
children less than IA years of age and all
women and girls should be forbidden
Congress might we'll enact that no per-
son under IS should be employed as a
telegraph operator upon railroads, and
that all engineers and switchmen should
submit to an examination for color
blindness; also that it be made a mis-
demeanor for an engineer or sWitchman
to be intoxicated while on duty. A
simple and liberal law regulating the
payment of labor should be adopted by
all the states, providing that all laborers
shall be paid in cash orders without dis
count, not in goods or due bills, and that
no compulsion, direct or indirect, should
be used to make them purchase goods at
any particular store.
The question of the enforcement of the
labor contract by injunction or con-
tempt in equity process is very difficult
one, mainly made SO by the abuses
which have arisen from injunctions
carelessly issued. 1t is suggested that
1t might be we'll to limit punishment for
contempt to Imprisonment for brief
period, but equity courts must not be
deprived Of the power to protect them
selves and to make their DEGREES re-
spected. The practice of awarding
blanket injunctions against all the
world or against unnamed defendants.
as we'll as the practice of indirectly en-
forcing the contract for personal service
by enjoining employees from quitting
work, should be discouraged not only by
popular sentiment, but by intelligent
| judicial opinion.
Commissioners Smyth and Harris
unite in minority report in which they
express the opinion that it would be both
unjust and impracticable to attempt any
uniform laws regulating labor in all the
states, if labor and capital are to have
their full development. Commissioner
Daniel, in a separate minority report,
concurs in the spirit of the views ex-
pressed by Commissioners Smyth and
! Harris.
The sun., 1900-02-27
WILLIAM TURNER
TAKES HIS SEAT
DIR. Shortlidge Told Him He Was
Glad to see Him Back in the
School Board.

At the meeting Of the Board of Educa-
tion last evening, William Turner of the
Fourth ward, elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of John R,
Hartman, was duly sworn in by Presi-
dent Shortidge and took his seat. The
latter told him he was glad to see him
back in the board. The treasurer was
instructed to draw on Council for the
March appropriation.
Thomas F. O'Donnell, Of the Tenth
ward, started that bookcase had not
yet been provided for school No. l5. He
renewed his motion to have bookcase
purchased for that school at cost not
to exceed $l1.25. A motion was made
by w. E. Buckmaster, of the Sixth ward,
that wheelbarrow be purchased for the
janitor of school No. 12.
DIR. d. l. McColley, of the Twelfth
ward, made his first appearance at o
meeting since his wife's illness with
smallpox.
A letter was received from Charles
Potts, president of the Board of Trustees
of Mt. Enion Church, in reference tC
making repairs to It's building for use a;
a public school. The matter was re.
ferred to the committee on new build
ings.
Thomas F. 0 Donnel proposed vote
Of thanks to Colonel Robert Mitchell
Floyd for.the fine portrait of him whicl
was presented to school No. 10 Fl,
said they all knew his worth, his kind
ness and his generosity to the childrer
of the schools Of the city.
The vote of thanks was unanimousl,
passed. Mordecai Barnes of the Eight
ward, had vote OF thanks passed TO th
Hilles family for the fine portrait of tn
late VIM. s. Hllles presented to schoo
No. 5.
George Butterworth of Welcome Coun
Gil, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, appeared before th
board and asked permission on behalf q
the various councils OF the city for tn
raising of flag on the new High Schoo
building on May 80. Permission wa
given and the new building commute
was given power to act in the matter.
Daniel Ross of the First ward, report
ed that nine of the best boys of the clas
of eighteen boys of the sixth grade {
school No. q who had not been pre-
NOTED to the High School, had no'
been admitted to the High School by Pre-
lessor A. III. Berlin. But fifteen of th
pupils of schools Nos. l, and "a aI
piled to Professor Berlin for examini
lion.
The sun., 1900-02-27
OIL STOVE CAUSES FIRE.
G GoodIey's Meat and Provision Store
Damaged Last Night by
Flames.

An oil stove caused $500 FIRE last
evening in the meat and provision store,
of w. R. Goodley, No. 20S West Eighth
street. Perry Cooper, OF No 207 West
Eighth street turned in the alarm from
box No. 123 and the fire companies re.
sponded promptly.
The fire started in the small office in
the rear of the store and was confined to
that by the good work of the firemen.
Several charge books we're badly
burned but Mr.. Goodly had his most
valuable account books at his residence
where he was engaged in posting them,
when notified OF the fire.
The beef and other provisions in the
main store was damaged by water and
fluid from the chemical engines.
Mr.. Cooley places his loss at about
800 and is fully insured. He had bren
ubsent from the store but little while,
when the oil stove which he left turned
low exploded.
The building is owned by Harry
Greene and was not insured. The dam
age to it is about $75.
The sun., 1900-02-27
OFFICERS RAPID WORK.
Within Two Hours After Complaint
Goods Were Recovered and
Thief Had Hearing.

Wesley Mason, colored, needs no one
TO tell him shat Officers Shields and
Pierce mean business when they receive
u complaint.
AT i 80 o'clock last evening the two
officers were Informed that John Bor-
detly, colored, was minus pair of panta-
looms through the dishonesty of some
person Or persons to him unknown.
At GO o'clock Wesley Mason was de-
liveied to the police s'al ION by orders of
the two bae coats O1i3.is Pierce and
Shields aisu recovered the stolen
arocches
At O'Clock Wesley Mason was ar
raigned before Judge Bail, and at 730
clock was held III 5000 bail on charge
# larceny.
Tomorrow at 9.3J clock, Wesley will
depart for New Castle jail, in company
with Spguai Officer william Heal.
The sun., 1900-02-27
GRACE's NEW PASTOR.
DIR. King Will Oficiate at the Swell
|s.---.-. Methodist Church.

The Rev. DR.. w. F. King, of Linden
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church,
St. Louis, Mo-. has accepted call to the
pastorate of Grace Church, this city,
subject to the approval of Bishop Fitz.
gerald, who will preside over the confer
ence of which DR.. King is member.
The Rev. DIR. Dorchester, of Christ
Church, Pittsburg, is to succeed DIR.
King in St. Louis, and the Rev. Henry
Baker. D. D., of Grace. is to follow DR..
Dorchester in Pittsburg.
1t had been inten led to send two trus-
tees from Grace Cuurch to St. Louis to
confer with DIR. King, but this was not
done and his acceptance WAS secured
without it. The St. Louis and Whining
ton conferences will meet ON the same
date and Bishops Fitzgerald and An
drews will be asked to authorize the
changes as to the pastors. DR., King IL
finishing his fifth year at the St. Louis
Church.
The sun., 1900-02-27
WOMAN REFUSED ADMISSION At TWO HOSPITALS

The friends Mrs Ellen Gallagher much INDIGNANT the alleged il
the officials hospitals
both
i'll with pneumonia
Daniel alasher Fl ~cl% at shipy street crossing made the
had been il with and there no one at home TO ~a
tanned Dr. j. T Bocksom which stated that she ill and need
Mrs Gallagher the Homeopathic Hospital
Delaware Hospital
for entered the cab the Delaware Hospital Here
could
pension.
finally compelled the
OF il
the much
medical would accident
relatives friends
therefore, be refused admission
The sun., 1900-02-27
II4NlINGTON, DELAWARE, Tu ESDAY ~, 1900.
INTERESTING INCIDENT
OF FIRE INSPECTION
Chief and His Assistants Respond to
Alarm on Same Apparatus---VaIu
of Fire Companies Property.

Alarm on Same Apparatus---Valu alue
of Fire Companies Property.
For the first time since the existence
of fire department in this city the three
officers of the department attended a fire
on the same apparatus last night. Chief
George w. Sasse, Assistants Joyce and
Purcell, with William s. Alexander,
president OF the City Council, and the
City Council Fire Committee, consisting
of PrineeA. Mousley, chairman, Henry
r. Smith, James Kane, Thomas Mona
CHAN and William H. Pierson, had just
entered Dhe Weccacoe fire engine house
on their semi annual inspection OF the
fire companies, when alarm No. l23 sent
in from Eighth and Orange streets for
the chemical engine.
Chief Sasse and his two assistants i'm
mediately jumped on the engine and in
a few seconds were off to the fire which
was in w. R. Goodley's meat store, at
No. 20S West Eighth street.
The fire was extinguished and the
engine back at the engine house In abont
twenty minutes, which was considered a
good run.
Chief Sasse said that it was the first
time that he and his assistants ever
|
was also the first time that an alarm had
ever been turned in while City Council's
| fire committee was in any OF the
fire houses on their semi annual inspec.
tion.
The committee visited all the west
side companies last night and found tht
houses and apparatus in excellent condi'
tiop.
The secretaries of the different copi
panies gave the following reports o.
their real estate, personal property, etc
Fame Hose, real estate valued at Sl5,
600; personal property, $4,000; one sec
ond class La France engine, one Silshy
hose cart, 1000 feet OF first class and 90l
feet of second class hose and three
horses.
Weccagoe Engine Company, one thre,
story brick house, valued at $4,000; ont
second size Clapp & Jones engine, ~, 90
one chemical engine with two sixty-gal
ION tanks, $1,000; one hose wagon, $500
600 feet of first class hose, 81 200; S0t
feet medium hose, $400; five horses
81 200; household goods. 81, 800, making
total of $23, 800. The company has TO-
active and 20 honorary members.
Friendship Fire Company, real estat
valned at $l8,700; personal property
, $40, 600; comprising one second class L
France engine, $4,000; one Sisby hos
cart, $3.50; 1000 feet OF good and 500 Tee
of new hose. The active members mum
ber 45 and honorary so.
, The Water Witch was valued at $ll,
600; personal property, $4,000 as fo
lows: One Clapp and Jones engine, s.
500; one Halloway combination hos
wagon and chemical engine, 50, 900; on
+ class and 500 feet second class hose, $90l
four horses $1,U00; harness, $500; furn
: ture and other property, l,500.
. The horses at the differeit companit
: were put through their exercises an
made good showing.
a tt e committee will visit the East sic
companies tonight.
The sun., 1900-02-27
ONE CENT
WORK OF COUNTY COURT.
Plaintiff Wins Suit for Damages in
the Wood VS.. Bangs Case Yes
terday Afternoon.

The special jnry in the case of Jere-
miah r. Wood vs. Anson M. Bangs, 10
Superior Court yesterday afternoon, rem
dered verdict in favor of the plaintiff,
with damages amounting to $542. "a.
Artemas Ward and Martin Smith repre-
sented the plaintiff and Anthony Higgins
represented Mr.. Bangs.
Although there were no witnesses for
the defense in the case of the New York
Lille Insurance Company VS.. Samuel
Slessinger and Alexander Jaslowski, the
case occupied the attention of the Court
until 6.15 O'Clock last evening, when
both sides had finished. The Court will
charge the jury this morning.
William S. Hilles appeared for the
plaintiff and J. Frank Ball and Walter
II. Hayes for the defense.
Jaslowski was an agent for the insur-
ance company and Slesinger was his
bondsman. Mr.. Hilles, in his opening,
| said that the company agreed to pay
| Jaslowski S45 week, which amount
ne was to return out of commissions
which he received as agent, and if the
commissions were insufficient to meet
tue amount, he was to pay the full
amount back just the same. Mr.. HilIes
SAID that Jasiovski received $990.70,
and paid back $275 10, leaving bal
anee for which the company nov sues of
$7l560.
The court granted non-suit in tie
case OF John q. Stuckert, garnlshee, de-
lendant below, appellant, vs.. John b.
Nelson, plaintiff below, respondent. John
ii. Rodney represented Stuckert, Water
| Wills, Nelson.
The following special panel has been
| 9.lAnlad for b.a nf n
less administrators vs. Pnsey d Jones
Co., for $4,000 damages for the death of
Lawless, who was killed by IA crane:
Wilmington hundred, William Vickery;
Brandywine, Thomas r. Day, William
L. johnson; Christiana, Abram Armor,
Edward Woodward: Mill Creek, Lewis
j. Graves, Crawford Rankin; White
Clay Greek, James Crossan, Rufus Stew
art, Robert Mclaughlin, John T. Steel;
New Castle, James w. Depning; PEN
cader, Thomas Davidson, Caleb n. Price,
Harry l. Dayett; Red Lion, Charles L..
Jefferson, James Craig, William A Jes-
ter, Thomas VAIL st. Georges, John w.
Carrow, Jr.; Appoquinimink, Alonzo S.
Whittock, Thomas Maloney, John w.
Denney; Blackbird, benjamin B. Col
lins. II is to be tried March s.
Il The following special panel has bee n
struck for the case of Lewis Pfromm vs.
the Philadelphin, Wilmington & Balti-
more Railroad Co., fixed Tor trial in Su-
perior Court March 3: Thomas N. Stay
ton, George w. Gray, William Vickery,
Charles +. Thomae, Wilmington hum
. dred; Benjamin f. Shepherd, John W.
Chappelle, Herbert Yates, Elish +.
Barton, Christiana; Charles Pascball,
Brandy vine; Lewis ]. Graves, Mill
! Greek; Jonas Klair, Candy Hopkins,
! Samuel NJ. ponnell, A. g. Webber, Viii.
! liam +. Smal1ey, Joseph ii. Hossinger,
White Clay Creek; Henry NJ. Silver, Will
liam Deakynp, New Castle; James Me.
] Intire, Caleb y. Price, Pencader; Thomas
! Heisel, Red Lion; Robert Whittock, St.
8 Georges; August Gibbs, Appoquininink;
George Il. Donovan, Blackbird. Pfromm
. claime $4,000 for the death Of son.
The sun., 1900-02-27
COLD ENOUGH
FOR EVERYBODY
High Winds Made Things Very
Uncomfortable Last
Night.
BARK QUEVILLEY FLOATED
Police Officers Made Many Rescue,
in the Streets Last Night of
Persons Who Were in
Danger Of Freezing
to Death.

A record for cold weather has been
made by February. The weather has
however been of reasonable nature. 1t
moderated somewhat yesterday, but last
night the wind commenced to get higher
and the temperature lower, combina
tion which was bound to make itself
(elt.
The police officers on duty ont in the
cold all through the night made many
timely rescues Of persons in danger of
being frozen to death in the streets.
Officers Lyons and Ford rescued a
coIored woman from freezing to death,
about " 80 this morning. tt e officers
found the weman lyipg in Washington
street, between Front and Second streets.
Had she been allowed to remain there
an hour longer she would have frozen to
death.
John Devere, q travelling umbrella
merchant, was brought into the City
Hall by Officers Donohue and Burchinal
Devere was suffering from too much
whisky as we'll as the extreme cold
weather. Many persons sought shelter
in McEntee's apartments for one night
dodgers at the City Hall, and he did a
rushing business. Most of the dodgers
we're provided with the newspaper
blankets.
There were but few arrivals in port
yesterday, and those which did come up
the river presented the usual winter day
picturesque appearance, with their hnlle,
masts and rigging one thick coating OF
ice.
The French bark Quevilley, which wat
blown bow foremost upon the bar al
Marcus Hook during Sundays fierce
blow, was floated off at IL O'Clock yes
terday morning, after less than hal
hours pull by the tugs Southwark and
Mascot. The bark was uninjured. Shs
is from Dieppe, France, and is to receivt
a cargo of oil at Marcus Hook.
| Considerable difficulty was oxperi.
enced yesterday in keeping the public
school buildings warm, and in schoo
No. % the thermometer registered bu
50 degrees above zero. The pupils o
course had to be dismissed.
The indications are that the cold spell
which originated in the northwestern
part of North America, will move slowl,
into the Atlantic Ocean. It's centre wa
over Lake Superior yesterday. When i
moves away, which it is expected to d,
today, the weather will moderate.
The sun., 1900-02-27
Reaston,s Conc to Harrishure.

Whether political or otherwise Ha, ris-
burg, Pa, seems to have decided at
traction for Walter Beastfn, Vt the Re-
corder of Deeds staff Of efficient clei ks.
At present Mr.. Beaston is soiourning
in the capita city Of Pennsylvania and
probably basking in the smiles of Mat
thew S, Quay. These tips to Harris
burg are becoming more frequent With
Mr.. Beaston and seen TO effect him in q
peculiar manner Tor several days. On
his return. ii Won should visit tAe Re-
corder's office, Won will see sad faced
young man with al.burnt hair in dark
brown study eating peanuts OF smoking
pipe.
The sun., 1900-02-27
ANNUAL MASQUERADE BALL
Arthur HeineI and Wife Led Grand
March in German Hall
Last Night.

The gsand annual masquerade ball of
the Della ware Saengerhund il always an
occasion of much amusement, and last
night was no exception.
German Hail on East Sixth street was
crowded There were about 800 persons
dressed in every imaginable costume.
Arthur Heinel and wife led the grand
march followed by about 100 couples.
Those in charge were:
Master ut ceremonies, Arthur Heinel;
floor manager Charles Frederick; assis-
tants. George Kleitz and Herman
Hrrmannhaui; committee Of arrange
ments, Charles. Yetter, Harry F.
Schnepi, John Salady, Peter Elmer,
Harry Neher, Frederick Lacher and
Louis Koerner.
The sun., 1900-02-27
TASTED IH|RTY-F|vE DAYS
AND NOW FEELS WELL
Milton Rathburn Concludes His
Novel Cure for Obesity and
Eats a Square Meal.
OVER A MONTH WITHOUT FOOD
Declares in an Interview That He
Never Felt Hungry From the
Second Day After His Fast
Began Until Now.
Lost Much Weight.

New York, Feb. 26.-After fasting for
35 days and hours, subsisting entirely
upon water, Milton Rathbun has finally
tasted food again.
Although he intended at first to pro-
long his fast 40 days, he concluded. that
80 days were long enough to establish
the fact that mind has complete control
over matter.
Mr.. Rathbun telephoned the fact that
he had broken his fast to q clerk in his
Office at 453 Fourth avenue.
''How do you focl?' asked the clerk.
"Fine,' replied the faster over the
telephone from mis- home in Mount Ver-
non.
Say" he continued, "Ill not be down
today. I'm going to take Il day off and
eat Il square meal"
This was Mr.. Rathbuns third fasting
feat. He went without eating 2S days mt
the previous fast. He is afraid of get
ting too fat and takes this means of
keeping down to healthful conditions.
The faster appeased his 80 day appe-
tite with a dozen raw oysters, two-thirds
of a cup of beef tea, one-third of cup
of Oolong and couple of oranges.
Mr.. Rathbun lost 42A pounds during
the fast, his weight falling from 20l
pounds to 1914.
Many Congratulations.
Many of his friends called upon hin
at his home to congratulate him over the
success of his dubious undertaking. He
lounged about the house and entertained
in hospitable manner
The only perceptible difference in the
man was his loss of flesh and Sigh
weakness in his voice.
81 am satisfied with the result" Mr.
Rathbun declared. II have shown tha
man naturally eats too much. / hav'
shown that man can easily go from II
to 80 days without food and without In
jury to his health.
II did not brenk my fast until l fel
hungry. With the exceptioiisof the tirs
and second days of the fast l was neve
hungry until last night.
~ drank oil an average quart of wa
Ter a day. My eyesight has improved
as have my senses Of smelling and hear
ing.
Il took my first food at l O'Clock. q
hour later / ate an orange.
"At : o'clock | had one and 4 half pint
OF milk and crackers.
II will have for dinner two dozen clam
and one SQUAD.
Last year l didn't eat a square mcf
after my fast for ~ hours. / find it en-:
ier to eat this time.
II worked every weekday of my fas
and remained at my office in New 1or
from $50 until O'clock"
The sun., 1900-02-27
Iron Mouiders Organize.

Iron monlders in this city are organ
izing rapidly. The local union has
nintty.seven members. All the mould
frs Of the Diamond State Steel Company
are in the organization. According to
the rules of this union, the local wage
scale should be 81 IS day. In some
shops this scale does net p'evail, and it
lis therefore probable that the union will
soon begin 50 make demands upon some
employers.
The sun., 1900-02-27
Blamed for Yacht Explosion.

John Swan, the engineer Of the steam
Yacht Captro,i. has been notified by the
quartermaster OF theU uitrd States navy t'l
appear and make his tleienae 60 charge
of egligence in the accident on Jann-
ary nh last. Swan was the engineer OF
the yacht, and at the time of Ghe ex-
plosion ten people were injured among
hem being Captain George A. Cleaver,
who was 90 badly scalded that he died
N January 25th. The Others injured are
getting we'll. The people OF Delaware
City are working in behalf OF Swan and
attorney Higgins will go so Washington
Ia his behalf
The sun., 1900-02-27
WHAT PEOPLE WANT TOKNON

Why the Street and Sewer
Directors, and the City Solicitor,
are so careful of the Whining
ton Coal Gas Company?
Why the 0xy-hydrogen Com
pany, with a costly plant erect
ed, has been denied its rights
for Ten years while new com
panips with no plants are given
valuable street franchises?
The sun., 1900-02-27
Made a Business Change.

G. p. Miller RumioId, son of Henry
P. Rlmford, of the Central National
Bank of this city, has accepted the posi-
tion of secretary and treasurer of the
Charles Fl. Elliott Co., printers, en-
gravers and embossere, of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Rumford invested come capital in
the company. He is q graduate Of
Harvard College, class of 1897. The
company was recently incorporated in
this State.
The sun., 1900-02-27
City Gases isnstnnne,I =.

The case Of Harry Aherns, charged
with stealing $3.50 from lierlnan Pepper
was postponed by Judge Ball until We'd
nasday's Municipal Court.
Daniel Bubenzer, charged with assault
and battery on woman, was also
sranted continuance until Wednes-
day,
The Danberg case went over until
Wednesday at request of counsel.
The sun., 1900-02-27
Patriotic Sons of America.

A large delegation OF members of the
Natio~aj Funeral Benefit Association Of
the Patriotic Sons of America from
pennsylyania, New Jersey. Maryland
land Delaware arrived in this city last
k.reninp. They ure staving at the Hotel
,aiavntte. The occasion is the sixth
innual convention and will be opened at
o'clnck a. NJ. TODAY. The credentia'
mnttee will meet at 8 O'clock TINS
prning.
The sun., 1900-02-27
MIR. Carter Advanced.

George Carter, formerly managing edi-
tor OF the Evening Journal of this city,
Who has been on the staff of the New
York Press for about five months. has
received second promotion. Two weeks
ago MIR. Carter was advanced to posi-
ton on the city editors desk. He has
now been made New Jersey editor of the
Press, having in charge the news of New
Jersey State,
The sun., 1900-02-27
Building Permit Issued.

Daniel Ross & Son Yesterday morning
took out permit to erect new build
ing on the site of the one now at No. 13
with their Market street store. The
work was commenced Immediately. The
cost of the improvements will be about
$1,000. The new building will be three
stories high.
The sun., 1900-02-27
Secured a Pension.

A pension of $8 month. with back
pay TO the amount OF $2i0, has been
granted Sarah M. Richardson, colored,
OF No. 2l3 West Eighth street. this city.
The pension dates from July 27, 1897.
She secured it through the death of her
husband. Benjamin Richardson, who
was q member of Company F, Seventh
I'm ted States Colored Infantry, during
the civil war. Richardson died in July,
1897