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coming in nearly every day ihquirins for
works on house plans. 1 cannot realize
why they ask for those books unless 1t is
because summer time and weddings go
hand in hand and the young men in ques-
ton are looking over the ground carefully
preparing in advance for any emergency
that may arise. There are two or three OF
them at least that l know intend to be
married soon. and that is why | think they
are drawing out the house plans
"Guide books for prospective tourists,
Watson's Life of Napoleon and works of
history and travel are constantly in de-
mand.
For the convenience of those who enter
the library undecided upon just what they
desire to read, there are several racks
which contain about fifty or sixty books
each Of which covers nearly every known
subject. This makes 1t easy for the search
ers to determine the kind of book they de-
sire to read. as all they have to do is to
look the books over and then make appli-
cation for the book Of their choice. The
patronage of the library is rapidly increas-
ing"
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soprano voice of wide range and beautiful
quality. AS an encore she sang II love and
the World is Mime Clayton Jones. Next
to Miss Pickering the most pleasing num-
bers on the program were those rendered
by Mr.. Philip Lee Scantling. a tenor of
unusual quality. His regular numbers In
cluded Lamar's Il Adore Thee and Her
bert's Il Envy the Bird" AS an encore he
sang Strelezki's Dream" Mr.. Berry e.
Clark a basso of excellent quality, sang
Quentin's "Matador'' and 'Mavourneen. :"
Mr.. Van Allen Potter. baritone. also sang
during the evening and elected considerable
applause by his rendition Of Rolling IN
Foaming Billows." from Haydn's "Crea-
ton" A ladies' trio. composed Of Mrs.
Bessie Latham Gibson. Miss Pickering and
Miss Lillian Chenoweth. rendered several
pleasing numbers. which were heartily ap-
plauded. The other numbers included a
solo by Miss Chenoweth. contralto. for
which a pleasing accompaniment was play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
WHAT THE PEOPLE READ.
The Kind of Books Taken From the
Public Library.

Judging from the variety of books that
are being drawn from the new Public
Library each day Washingtonians are read
ing every subject" said the librarian in
charge the other day.
I'm the department of light literature the
novel which is in the greatest demand at
this time Is Lady Roses Daughter by Mrs.
Humphrey Ward. One month ago The
Virginian' received the greatest call. but
it's popularity now seems to be on the wane
On account of the real fun and pleasure
which is contained in the two books of
Alice Caldwell Hogan. Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch and Lovely Mary there
has been a great call for them. The de
mand is SO great. in fact. that we find 1t
almost impossible to keep enough copies
on the Shelves The Two Vanrevels Is
also read extensively. as are The Fortunes
of Oliver Horn and the short stories OF
Richard Harding Davis.
1.-The works of Ralph Conner, particularly
The Sky Pilot The Man From Glengayy
and Black Rock are good books which
seem destined to live in the minds of tie
public the demand for them increases
daily. We notice one thing in particular.
duction of any Of the recently published
novels at local theater there Is an instant
rush for the books of the play that is to
be produced.
greatest demand in the scientific depart
ment. and they are drawn out by students
and others who are perfecting their educa-
ton along those lines. Works on motors,
and particularly books on automobiles, are
being sought after. probably because so
many automobiles need repairing. Traut-
wines works on civil engineering and books
by Kent along the same lines ore also in
great demand. Theological works are also
read extensively by Washington people. the
most popular being fairbanks Philosophy
of the Christian Religion and the works
of Newell Dwight Hills. Aside from these
Kings Theology and the Social Conscious
ness is read by a great majority OF the
illogical students and readers.
Electrical works are also extensively
read by mechanics and others. and work
on steam boilers called Max!m3 OF In
struction for Boiler Rooms is read very
largely.
Jacob Riis' books, The Making Of an
American Battle OF the Slums' and how
the Other Half Lives are also three OF the
most popular books in the library. The
Strenuous Life by President Roosevelt, -
always in demand.
1.-THE works of Alfred Russell. the Eng
lish author, are recS widely. because they
wildly portray the successes and failures
of the last century. What Is termed Tho
Failure Of Vaccination Is q feature of his
works. Commercial students call for the
authorities on bookkeeping. the works by
Cook being In the greatest demand
'"These are also q number OF young men
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Commissioner Bowers Returns.

Commissioner Bowers of the fish commits
sion has returned to the city from Seattle.
Wash, where he went to confer with Pres
ident David Starr Jordan of the Stanford
University, who is in charge OF the expedi-
ton that left Seattle June Is on the COM
MISSIONS steamer. Albatross to make a
study of the fish and seals of Alaska and
the Arctic ocean. The expedition is one q
the largest and most complete ever sent
out by the government, and II is expected
that the results obtained will be of great
value. The habits OF all fish in northern
ATTITUDES are to be studied. and the queS-
ton of whether they can be bred artifcially
will be determined.
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ed by Miss Florence Ball: Shelley's Loves
Sorrow" Mr.. Cecil B. Trickery; Kate Van
nah's Cradle Song" Miss Helen Stevens.
La Parlate fAmour." from Gounod's
Faust" Miss Edith Stower who has a
sympathetic soprano voice. and who sang
for encore Cantor's 20 Fair and Sweet and
Holy" Mendelssohn's But the Lord Is
Mindful of His Own" and Handefs HE
Shall Feed His Flock" Mrs. NJ. X Wiley.
who made her first appearance as a soloist:
PRO Peccatts." from Rossinis "Staba
Mater" and Del Riego's 20 Dry Those
Tears" Mr.. Jaspar Dean McFall, who
closed the program. Miss Florence Wieser
played an exquisite violoncello obligato to
the last-named song. which made It most
effective. The PRO Peccatis'' is particu-
larly well suited to Mr.. McFalls fine voice
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Mr.. McFALL'S PUPILS.
An Enjoyable Program at Their An
nual Recital Last Night.

The Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
~as filed to overfiowing last night with
friends of hof. Jasper Dean McFall. on
the occasion OF the annual June recital of
1he McFall School Of Vocal Art The pro-
gram was opened by the choir of the
church. which is directed by Prof. McFall.
Ehe choir sang two numbers. Gounod's
Unfold Ye Portals and Ashford's Halle
luJah." Both were sung with excellent eff
feet Mr.. Arthur Mayo accompanied the
Choir on the organ. Miss Edith Pickering
isSas one OF the stars of the evening She
sang 20 Don Fatale." from verdrs Don
Carlos" In splendid voice. She has a mezzo-
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Under the Militia Law.

Acting on the advice Of the judge adyo-
cate general of the army. the War Depart
ment has decided that members of the ma
tional militia are not entitled to allowances
for horses and forage under the militia law.
The Judge advocate general has also ad-
vised that a state cannot be furnished with
more arms and equipment under tho militia
law than is necessary to equip the militia
of the state as established and
existing by virtue of the laws of state jan
uary q last the date of the enactment OF
the national militia law.
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From these figures it will be seen that
Washington holds an intermediate position
With improved sewerage and the establish
ment Of an efficient system of water Ultra
ton; with proper attention to the selection
and preparation of food material; with
greater care in the heating and ventilation
of houses and public buildings: with the
reclamation of the Potomac flats, and with
the ease of access to elevated suburbs In
excessively warm weather Washington Is
destined. despite its mixed population. to
reach the head of the column in the list of
healthy American cities.
2 The malarial conditions often COM
planned Of are. am quite confident. fully
within the control of the individual himself.
My meaning will be made clear by the use
of a concrete illustration.
Some years ago I was in the city OF
at a hotel sat traNeunE man with
flushed face. Said he:' "D6 you think a
person is liable to catch -m&aaria by trav-
cling on a steamboat along the Ohio river?'
1h Haur ro Case or my sad
he, last evening leftL0nisville for this
city. I had fears of taking malaria. so.
after eating my supper 1 went to ton my state q.
manned there all night rHhisr 9orning. after
eating my breakfast did the same thing.
and repeated 1t after dinner. When
reached this city was feverish. and con-
cluded must have an attack OF malaria
my friend" said I M think you have
malaria. and have 1t in PITS Worst form; but
you are responsible for it. Malaria, as the
term itself implies. is bad cir. 1t is not a
disease. or an enemy Of the human family
floating In the air. ike-soma bird of prey,
and ready to pounce upon them at any time.
You cut yourself off from the night air
which you so much needed. but dreaded
and induced your own feverish conditions"
The application of this lesson to WASH
ington will explain many, II not most. Of
the ills OF which people like my critical
friend complain.
3. The laws of health are universal
Obeyed. they befriend us: disobeyed. they
punish u.s. They hold dominion every
where. and cannot be evaded. He who
goes to the seaside or the mountains Is sub
tect to their jurisdiction. Whatsoever q
man soweth that shall he also reap" Is just
as true IN the mental and moral worlds as
In the purely physical.
The founders Of the nation were wise In
selecting between the mouth Of the East
ern branch Of the Potomac and the mouth
of the Conococheague," SO favorable spot
as the site of the nations capital. Let 1T be
properly improved and its advantages her
aided to the world.
J. PRAISE RICHARD.
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NOT A DISCOURTESY.
The Kaiser's Inspection Of the Battle
Ship Kearsarge.

Secretary Moody has received kilograms
from newspaper editors and others inquir-
ing as to published reports that Emperor
williams inspection of the Kearsarge was
sharply criticised in the Navy Department
and was considered breach of naval ETH
quette. In reply the Secretary sent the
following telegram:
mo criticism OF the emperor's Inspection
Of the Kearsarge has been uttered by any
responsible person in this department so
far as / can ascertain. ! am informed
further by Rear Admiral Taylor, chief OF
the bureau OF navigation. that the en-
peror's inspection IL In no way subject to
criticism and can be considered In no light
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Beginnl 9
Monday. July
@. the Hecht
Stores VIII
Close at 5 p.
M: S a [ u r.
days at o p.
M: Closed all
Day July 4;
Open Friday
Evening, July
3. until D
O'Clock.
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Information Concerning Maine Resorts
Milton Tibbetts. at the Columbian build
ing. this city. win give accurate informa-
ton concerning all the Maine summer re-
Sorts having been there twenty-four times
and knowing all the popular and attracus
places and how to reach them.
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other than courteous attention the en-
peror's part to US. 1t is a long-establshed
custom for foreign officials to inspect bat
tie ships of friendly nations and is
garded as an honor"
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WAsHINGToN's ADVANTAGES.
Its Climate is HeaIthfu1 Despite Con.
trary Opinions.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
A neighbor Of mine in Ohio, being some
what confused by similarity of sound In
words. once said Every lawyer Is expected
to be true to his climate Even this per-
version expresses a commendable trait In
humanity. A very excellent gentleman in
this city said some weeks ago: Il am long
ing to take outing. Washington has
villainous climate" Concerning this dec
laration 1 desire to make a few observa-
tionS
1. The statement is untrue so far as the
question of climate is concerned. In many
respects this city is blessed with the ad-
vantages of an ideal climate. 1t is freer
from the extremes of heat and cold: and
with the changes continually going on in
the matter of moderniZed buildings. 1t Is
forging to the front rank of healthy Ameri-
can cities. Some years ago compiled the
statistics as to the death rate in nine OF
1oa diper ri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

Lightning struck Tammany Hall yester-
day. but the damage to the building was
trifing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
An Appeal fir ON the Woman's Club O
22S Members.

225 Members.
To the voters OF St. Johnsbury:
The basis of membership OF the ST.
Johnsbury Woman's Club as set forth in
it's constitution is "earnestness of pur.
pose, love of truth and the desire to pro-
mote the best interests OF humanity"
The club pledges itself, also, to the prac-
tical consideration of important
questions that grow out of the
relations of the individual to society.
With this as our guiding principle we
make an appeal to the voters, to keep
from our midst the saloon which we feel
would be a menace to our town-its
good order and its morality.
We ask each voter, father, son and
brother, to consider carefully the conse-
quences that would follow the advent OF
saloons with their attendant evils.
We ask you to protect our homes and
shield our children by casting a NO
vote on Tuesday, March 3.
BY order OF the Executive Board Of the
St. Johnsbury Woman's Club.
REBEccA P. FAIRBANKS,
MARY q SHERBURNE,
ELLA E. RICHARDSON.
FLORENCE 6. STAFFORD,
MARY E. MACKINNoN.
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rs TT "RISKY " TO
OWN A STOCK

that has paid for itself in divi-
dends more than five times over,
like the Bald Butte which is still
paying l8 per cent. every quarter,
and will doubtless pay its stock
holders back their money many
times more from present indica-
tions. Do you want an EASIER
question Z S. H. sparhawk g. Co.,
St. Johnsbury, VT.
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NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Wanted.
Woman's Club.
Libel for Divorce.
Music / Festival.
Star Lecture Course.
The Progressive-Broo oks-Tyler.
For Sae-Mrs. Mary A. Robbins.
1Oc Per Pound-E. L. Hunt & Co.
Weak Eyes-H. A. Belknap's Est.
Bankrupt " Notice-C. F. Boynton.
Bankruptcy Notice-W. E. Gaffney.
Every thing Moves-C. c. Bingham.
Winter and Spring-Lougee Sc Smythe.
Only the Purest Drugs-W. B. Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
Mass Temperance rleeting.

Arrangements have been made for a
mass temperance meeting next Sunday
night in Music Hall at O'Clock. Short
addresses will be given by about dozen
business and professional men and very
attractive musical program has been
arranged. The meeting promises to be
full of interest and the hall ought to be
crowded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
Addition to the Academy Board.


At a recent session of the trustees OF St..
Johnsbury Academy the following per-
sons were elected members of the board ::
John L. Bacon of White River Junction,
Joseph A. DeBoer of Montpelier, Clar-
ence H. Dempsey Of St. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Bacon was graduated here in the
class of 1881, and has had most sue.
ctssful business career. For many years
he has held the position of cashier OF the
White River Junction National bank; he
has represented his town in the legisla-
ture and is now serving the state for the
third time in the responsible office OF
treasurer of the state of Vermont. Since
1899 he has frequently sat with the trus'
tees as member of the Alumni Cooper
ating Committee and has done much to
promote the interests of the school.
Mr.. DeBoer represents the most pro-
gressive business elements OF northern
New England. He is widely known in
financial circles and his reputation in bus
mess and social relations is oft the highest
order. He was a senator from Washing
ton county in the legislature OF 1900. he
is now president OF the National Lite In
surance Co. OF Montpelier.
Mr.. Dempsey is recognized, not only in
this community but throug bout Vermont
as one OF our best equipped, most expert
and successful educators.
Friends OF the Academy will he gratif-
ed TO know that these gentlemen have
cordially accepted places on the Academy
board. 1t is certain that they will bring
ripe counsels and practical business
energy to the management OF the institu-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
Representing Corporation Interests

E. & T. FAIRBANKS & co.
Henry Fairbanks, Vice President.
H. n Turner, Manager.
7. c. Clark, Treasurer.
P. F. Hazen, uperintendent.
E. R. Jenkins, Assistant Superintendent.
H. W. Brooks, Cashier.
Charles H. Horton, Purchasing Agent.
c. V. Perry, Paymaster.
c. H. Turner, Treas. st. ]. Aqueduct Co.
F. W. Taylor, Mechanical Engineer.
E. E. Silsby, Order & Shipping Dept
D. Dean Patterson. o st. ]. Aqueduct Co.
George f. Hazen, Foreman Finishing Dept
H. M. Cheney, Foreman Machine Shop.
w. w. Blodgett, Asst. Foreman Mch Shop
F. Walker. Foreman Foundry.
L. P. Hartman, Asst Foreman Foundry
E. L. Stiles, Foreman Brass Foundry.
G. W Story, Foreman Farming Dept.
VIM Wttherbee, Foreman Lumber Yard.
G. w. Spencer, Manager Grocery Store.
w. l.. Kuowlton, Foreman Pattern Dept.
H. Paddock, Foreman Experimental Dept.
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WOnan's Club.

The March Meeting of the Woman's Club
will be held at Pythian Hall. Monday after
noon, March 2, at O'Clock. Executive
Board meeting at 2 o'clock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
Knight of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge, No.
2, Tuesday evening, March 8,
c. H. CLARK, {. c.
H. w. Ellis, K. r. S.
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Sheridan Council, knights of Columbus.

Regular meetings are held the second and
fourth Weonesdays of each month in Citizens
Bank building, second floor.
JOHN ]. COLEMAN, Grand knight.
CHAs T. LYNCH, Rec Sec.
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ALGONQUIN Tribe No, o, |. o. R. M.

Councils every Thursday Sleep at the Eighth
Run, in old Red Men Wigwam, Railroad
Street. JAMES B. DRUMMoND, c. of r.
E. w. MENUT, Sachem.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25

Palestine Commandery, No. 5, K. T.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday evening, March
10.
WILLIAM WETHERBEE, E. c.
d. M. BACON, Recorder
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Crawford Ranney
]. M. Cady
J. H. Brooks
w. S. Pitt
c. E. S,mervile
w. E. Worthen
w. B. Atwood
Fred S Hartman
J. W. Sault
s. D. Atwood
The Brooks-Ty Dry Goods Co,
E. L. Hunt
Carl ] Greene
F. E. Potts
A. M. Goodrich
L. D. Hazen
William Z. Tyler
George Ranney
Z. F. Clark
c. H. Goss & Co.
F. N. Brown
{. F. o. Tinker
!. c. Gray
F. O. Clark
S. w Hall
B. D. Hartshorn
r E. French
Edward Peterson
A. L. Bailey
Worthen & Gleason
H. S. Dorothy
Dennis E. May
Follensby & Peck
Frank D. Hill
Guy P. Metcalf
Charles E. Peck
D. Q. Woodruff
H. N. Woodruff
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FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Passumpsic Lodge, No. IT, p. and A. M.

March 12.
Called Communication Thursday evening
Feb. 26 The F. c. degree will be conferred.
EDWIN L. SPENCER, w. M.
DELos M. BACON. Secretary.
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st. ]. & L. c. Railroad.
H. E. Folsom, President.
H. N Turner, Vice President.
G. w Cree, Asst. Superintendent.
E. T. & H. K Ide.
Gorge H Cross.
Henry G. Ely OF the American Hoe and
Fork Co.
A. H. Mcleod Milling Co.
F. B. Stocker, President.
F. D. Stocker, Vice. President.
H. H. Mcleod, Treas. & Gen'l Manager.
! B. Gage, Secretary.
The Northern Lumber Co.
Coolidge & Stevens Casket Co.
H. A. Bartlett, Agent, B, & Nj. K. K.
St. Iohnsbury Electric Co.
T. c. Fletcher, President.
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tiasw ell Royal Arch Chapter, NJ

Special Convocation Friday evening, Feb.
27. The P. M. and NJ. E. M. degrees will be
conferred.
Stated Convocations Friday evening
March 13.
HARRY A. BARTLETT, HI. P.
DELOs M. BACON, Secretary.
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Charles T. Walter, Editor Republican
Al Business Interests.
Lougee Bros. & Smythe
Amos W. Scott
R. P. Kidder & Son
Farnham & Albee
Chas F. Weeks
J. S. Weeks
Lawrence P. Leach
c. II. Clark
L. W. Rowell
Arthur Provost
Henry F. Estabrooks
| c. F. Beck
RandalPs Department Store
A. {. Harvey
w. H. Preston
F. E. Clark
w. NJ. Wiley
.. H. Henderson
Chas. w. Steele
!. (. Stevens
Geo. P. Moore
Robert Mackinnon
John c Hall
| L. ii. LySter
| s. L Wilson
F. E. Clark
O. 5 Abbott
R. w. Warner
G. c. Frye
H. F. Balch
Albert Worcester
c. c. Follensby, Selectman
Wesley Sargent, Selectman
]. M. Carpenter
NJ. A. Green, Agent, Standard Oil Co.
c. F. Boynton
L. d Stiles
John S Emery.
U. G. Goss.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

A. H. Mcleod, President.
Homer E. Smith, Cashier.
c. Fl. Stevens.
!. c. Clark
Walter P. Smith.
Herbert A. Hawley.
J. F. Puffer.
c. A. Forrest.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
E. 7. Ide, President.
Harry Blodgett.
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Representing Religious Interests
Representing Educational

D. Y. Comstock Principal of St. Johnsbury Academy.
E. c. Bingham, Instructor in
X. T. Stephenson,
!. H. Ward,
A. H. Barbour,
Arthur F. Stone Chairman Town School Board
T. c. Fletcher Purch asing Agent Town School Board.
c. H. Dempsey Superintendent Public Schools.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-25
Representing Banking Interests

unanimously adopted by the drecorso
Savings Bank Trust Co.. a meeting Feb. 16 1908
That authorized behalf the bank corporation
relating granting licenses in ST. onsbuy and
authorized to sign No March 10
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO.,
John T. Richie Treasurer.