St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.
fspecial correspondence

s++incs and furnishings procured for
4ho White House. Among the impor-
.ont improvements there are mentioned
.bo erection of two glass partitions in
Aha norte cochere of the east wing so as
- form an Enclosure for guests waiting
tor carriages and the installation Of a
Iorce circular heater in this apartment.
THE report shows that 10000 persons
visited the top Of the Washington mon
umpnt during the month, and Of this
number $3.50 were accommodated by
Tho elevator. One Of the interesting
focts stated in the report is that this
nrmber swells the total list Of persons
visiting the top Of the shaft since it's
heing opened to the public on Oct. 9,
1885, to 2,222,3 This is a larger num-
hpr Of people than inhabited the state
NJ Georgia in 1900, when the census
shoved a population Of 2,216,331, and
several more thousands than reside In
kentucky, with population of 2,147,-
IA or Wisconsin, with 2,069042.
The Presidents Western Trip.
The president is to be in st. Louis
Anril 80 to take part in the dedication
ceremonies of the worlds fair. From
St Louis he will set out on his western
tour going through Kansas and Colo
RADIO into southern California.
The president has accepted an invita-
ton to attend meeting Of the Rail-
way Young Mems Christian association
of Kansas at Topeka May /, but his
itinerary from there on has not been
made up in detail.
1t is officially stated that the presi-
dent does not contemplate regular
hunting trip at the beginning Of his
tourney. Rest and recreation are what
he is seeking more than anything else,
and hunting will not be attempted I'M
less the temptation is provided day by
dav and the president feels like indulg-
Ing. As now mapped out the president
hopes to get rest by visit to Yellow
stone park, where his fayorite horse
back riding and other outdoor exercises
would do much to bring back the loss
of strength and vitality occasioned by
hard work throughout the winter. 1t is
thought likely the president will be in
Yellowstone park two weeks or more.
Savers For Canal Commissions.
1t is regarded as quite probable that
Ex-Governor Joseph d, Sayers Of Texas
will be appointed as a member or the
canal commission that is to have
charge of the construction of the 18TH
mian canal. Governor Sayers went out
Of office in January, and the Texas SEN
ators and representatives have strong
" urged that he be appointed. or the
i've members of the commission TWO
will be Democrats, and Mr.. Sayers is
almost sure to be one Of these. Mr..
Savers was in congress for many years
tafore he sought the gubernatorial
animation of the Texas Democrats.
lie served four years as governor OF
the state, and his record in the office
was fine one. In the house Of repre-
sentatiyes he was a Democratic leader
and had high rank on important COM
mittees, His experience in public life
and his executive ability eminently fiji
him for canal commissionership, it Is
urged.
Big Manila Franchise.
The largest single investment OF
American capital in the Philippines yet
made is recorded in a message received
at the war department from Governor
Taft, This relates to the allotment to
Charles NJ. Swift Of Detroit Of a con-
tract for the ownership and mainte'
nance Of thirty-fve miles of electric
road in Manila and suburbs and the
operation and ownership of the electric
hight, heat ana power works. ms al
l0tment was made in conformity with
an act of the Philippine commission i'll
October last, and since the issue or the
advertisement at that time there has
been spirited contest between various
American and foreign concerns for the
contract. Mr.. Swift represents hlmself
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co. ano
&. G. White & Co. Of New York.
handkerchief Bureau Abolished.
Women of Minnesota are wishing
that women of Texas had not called
Mrs. Roosevelt's gift handkerchief "a
cheap cotton rag" Mrs. Roosevelt has
politely but positively declined to senc
a handkerchief to the bazaar which the
women of the Minnesota Territorial
Pioneers' association expect to give II
April.
The handkerchief bureau which Mrs
Roosevelt organized in order to NEE
The demand of fair committees 10
landkerchiefs has been abolished. L
Went out of existence Immediately aft
er the Austin women expressed thel
opinion of the White House gift Il
their bazaar.
Major Edwards to Be Cared For.
lie president has decided to CIV
d position in the department OF com
merce and labor or somewhere else II
the government service to Major a
Y" Edwards, a we'll known neWspape
man Of Fargo, s. d. Major Edward
Is one of the oldest and most intluen
ual newspaper men in that state. Sen
atof Hansbrough has for long tim
sought an appointment for him, bu
tlero was no opening that the pres
dent could see