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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
Real DOcrOring.

Doc Judson had never taken so much
as a single course in medical study,
but he was in greater demand than the
regular practitioner of Crowville, who
had a degree and a framed "diplomy"
in his office.
"I'd ruther trust to Bill Judson's doc
toring than any that's learned out O.
medicine books" said Old Lady Sim
mons.
When pressed for a reason for this
preference the old lady had one unfail-
ing answer.
when Doc was away one time was
took with rheumatism in my side, an
had to let daughter Jane send for the
diplomy doctor. He give me medicines
an said the rheumatism would give
way to 'em. 1t did give way leetle by
leetle an finally wore off, leaving me
weak as rag.
"Well, now, when have one O. those
spells an Doc Judson tends me he
comes in, gives one look at me, mixes
up glass O. his herb stuff, an in less'n
twelve hours he has that rheumatism
h'isting all over me from head to feet.
departing in half dozen directions an
no chance for my mind to dwell on any
one spot an say, It's the wust thar
That's what / call doctoringv'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
East st. Johnsbury.
Base KulI,

The base ball craze has struck this
quiet village after a lapse of nearly
twenty-five years and the bows of the
village have organized nine which is
playing a very creditable game for
beginners. They began by defeating
South Kirby 10 two interesting games.
Errors were plenty but the games were
nevertheless interesting. On July 8 they
went to st. Johnsbury Center and PLAYED
good game there, but who were win.
ners and by what score, none can tell as
the scorers disagreed. Last Saturday
the return game with the Center bows
was played here and resulted ia a victory
OF to 6 for the home nine.
The features of the game were the
battery work of Dana and Bacon for the
Center and Richards and Gliswold for
the home team, the latter scoring the
larger number of strike outs. Crofton
at frst and Smith ct short also PLAYED
well for the home team. There was a
goodly number OF spectators present.
and they doubtless enjoyed everything
except the strenuous kicking in the early
part OF the game.
With practice the BOYS ought to be
able to hold their own against a prettv
good team.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Mrs. L. A. Lyon and son Morris o
Chicopee, Mass. are visiting her parents
MIR. and Mrs. Ed. Simpson, also Other
relatives here.
Miss Ola Trombly. who has been Wis.
iting her brother, Dennie Trombly, has
returned home.
Miss Lizzie Beane, who has been home
for a vacation, returned to Barton,
Thursday. Her mother accompanied
her as they will now make their home
there. Mrs. Beane has lived here for
many years and her many friends regret
her departure.
The Christian Endeavor Society are
planning for lawn party on the evening
OF July "a. which work is being done by
the social committee and good time is
anticipated. All come and bring your
pocket books with you.
The Ladies Aid will meet again in the
vestry on Thursday to finish the quilt
which is still in the frames. Every wo.
man is invited to come.
Ncf. j. Sldlh 10 udktuS WISH dl MS
home in Brattleboro this week.
At the next Pomona meeting ice cream
and cake will be served.
Mrs. Henry Kelley, who has been visit.
ing relatives at Claiemont, N. H., has re.
turned home.
Mrs. E. o. Finel of Brookline, Mass,
has returned and is now stopping at Fl.
]. Kelley's.
At the Wide Awake Grange on Satur.
day night very pleasant time was
spent. The gentlemen arranged the pro.
gram. Light refreshments we've served.
The lawn party given by the Epworth
League was success in spite of the
rainy evening.
Mrs. A. N. Drew is quite sick with
malaria.
Miss Mabel Drew has gone to the
Strawberry Hill House to work through
the summer.
Rev. P. B. Fisk and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall went to Lyndon Center on
Saturday.
Joe Nichols has moved into his |
mothers house on Main street.
A meeting of the Green Mountain
Grange will be held Friday instead of
Saturday evening, owing to the vista
ton OF the State Master.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
E TWO KINDS OF GRASS.
The Minister Finally Got the Source
of His Text Correct

The minister FINALLY Got the Source
of His Text Correct.
At certain revival meeting of COL
Ored folks in a church in North Caro-
lima the minister announced from the
pulpit: my tex is Let de woman Farm
in silence wild all subjection.' You
will done fin it In de secon' chapter,
Eleventh varse, OBJ Clover" At this
mention of an unknown epistle a good
brother plucked the coat tails of the
minister The latter turned round,
then again faced the audience. I'm
spite of de interruption" he said, Il
repeat de tex am from de secon' chap
ter, Eleventh varse, OBJ Clover" Again
the coat tails were plucked, and the
minister glared at the plucker, only to
turn once more to the congregation.
"Brudder Johnson" he said, "objects
to de tex Let woman parn in ST.
lence.' We all know dat Sister John
son am not silent woman. But l
done repeats dat de tex will be foun'
in de secon' chapter, Eleventh varse, OBJ
Clover" Here Brother johnson rose
to the minister's ear and whispered
earnestly. "Ohw said the dominic.
Then to the gaping people: 81 asks
Sister Johnsons pardon. Her hus-
BAN says l made a mistake, he is dat
tridin'. My tex will not be foun' in
de secon' chapter, Eleventh varse, OBJ
Glover, but in de secon' chapter, lev
enth varse, OBJ Timothy. l knowed it
was some kind OBJ grass"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15

1t to you here before all these peopIer
II certainly do"
Judge" said the woman, IT appeal
to you. Does the law require me to
make public spectacle Of myselfr
ut gives your garment to its owner
at once"
an not take it off till / get home"
said the lady spitefully, "and would
like to see any one try to take it of me
by force"
mo one will do that" said the Judge.
IF you do not deliver it at once you
must go to jail"
The woman stood stupefed.
take back your money" she said to
the merchant.
II want my Dress"
"I'll buy it back for twice what
paid for it." F~c
"The offer is not accepted"
1.-TWO hundred, three hundred, four
hundred, five hundred"
"As for myself" said the merchant,
II would not sell the dress for any
sum, but since this plumber is in need
of money I will take what you offer
and pay it to him."
The lady, who had plenty Of money,
sent for the amount to be paid and
when 1t came gave 1t to the merchant,
who handed it to the plumber. The
poor man was quite beside himself at
the sudden turn the affair had taken.
The sum was more than he would earn
in year.
! Good day, madam" said the mer-
chant.
She cast spiteful glance at him and
was suddenly struck dumb. He had
dropped the merchants robe, and in
the richly embroidered apparel beneath
she recognized the son Of the mikado
and heir apparent to the throne. Like
the good Caliph Haroun-al- Raschid,
who was accustomed to go about
among the citizens of Bagdad to dis
cover their requirements, this prince
frequently mingled incognito with the
citizens of Tokyo. He was especially
interested in the courts, which are
most important to the welfare Of any
people.
Turning to an attendant, the prince
said loud enough for all to hear, "Strike
the name Of this lady from the list Of
these who are received at court"
LESTER DILLON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15

divines id this country and England have
been engaged to address this gathering
The 18th year of the Mortified Bible
training school opens Sept. 20. Par.
ticulars about any of these gatherings
may be obtained by addressing Paul D.
Moody, East North6eld, Mass.
Opening Of the Pacific Gable.
The completion of the Pacific cable
marks another important event in the
worlds history, an event brought about
by American energy and pluck. On the
fourth Of July the first message was sent
to Manila by President Roosevelt. He
sent this dispatch to Gov. Taft: II open
the American Pacific cable with greetings
toyou and the people of the Philippines"
The response from Governor Taft includ.
ed wish for the better mutual under.
standing and closer union of the United
States and the Philippines. and a plea
tor the reduction of the tariff on Filipino
products. Immediately afterwards q
message was sent round the world from
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to
President Mackay, OF the Cable Com
pany. at the same place the actual time
OF transmission was only twelve minutes.
The course OF the message was west
ward, and, Of course, during its encircling
OF the world it first gained and then lost
approximately twelve hours in apparent
time.
The latest reliable grain crop estimates
OF the old world indicate that Russia
will have a serious shortage, the French
yield will be abnormally bad, English
crops greatly damaged and that the Ger
man crop yield will be 10 to Is per cent
below the average. Thus Europe will be
obliged to look to the United States for
large portion of it's food stuffs. For.
tunately we have the promise OF abund-
ant crops of both wheat and corn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
Our New Bylaws.

The adoption OF our new bylaws has
elected several favorable comments from
the state press which will interest our
readers. Here are two Washington
county opinions:
St. Iohnsbury has adopted new set
OF bylaws which, if lived up to and
thoroughly enforced, will make the
"scale town" model in all respects.
The bylaws are along the line OF pro.
gress and it is hoped by the other towns
OF the state that St. Johnsbury will be
given hearty support in her endeavor
to improve the conditions. One section
which is particularly commendable is
along the line of cleanliness. 1t reads:
No person shall scatter, throw, or
cause to be scattered or thrown, any
hand-bills, circulars, pamphlets, adver.
tisements, or other papers, in and upon
any street, lane, common, or sidewalk in
said village" Il Barre Times.
ST. Johnsbury did not want to become
city but it did want some of the bene-
hts that city charter would have
granted, and to this end special village
meeting has been held for revision OF
the existing bylaws. There was little
opposition to the proposed changes and
now the police have authority to abolish
fast driving, overhead signs, street cor.
ner groups and several other features
that were covered by the proposed char
ter. The fine for breaking any OF these
provisions is fixed at SIS and costs. The
law concerning billiard rooms, ETC., Is
more stringent than the other, the pro-
vision being that such places shall not be
open between IL O'Clock p. m. and 8
O'Clock a. m, and $40 is fixed as the
penalty. The only bylaw suggested bv
the trustees that was not approved and
adopted was one relating to the public
parks. This provided that everyone
should keep off the grass" but when it
was apparent that this would prevent
the children from using accustomed play
grounds it was defeated by an over.
whelming vote. These new laws will
doubtless give the east side metropolis a
fairly satisfactory form OF government,
until the time when it decides to come
into the fold of Vermont Cities Mont
pelier Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
GENERAL NEWS.
Chase and snnhorn,s New Rui,din

Chase & Sanborn's, Boston's well
known coffee and tea merchants, hav,
recently moved into new block on High
street which contains 10000 feet OF flool
space. Fifteen thousand invitations
were sent out to the opening" and thu
day marked the 40th year of the business
OF the firm. Visitors could observe thu
course OF the coffee bean, from the test
ing room, where samples are examined
through the various intricate machine
which turn it out finished product for
the urn. On the sixth floor are the
separators and the millers, which prepare
the green bean for the roasters. The
roasting floor, with its battery of cylin-
diical roasting machines, cooling pans
and the myriad tubes leading to the stor-
age bins, was an object OF wonder to
visitors all day,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
INVISIBLE LIGHT.
Only When 1t Strikes the Retina Of
the Eye Can 1t Be Seen,

Only When 1t Strikes the Retina Of
the Eye Can 1t Be Seen.
What is the simplest demonstration
OF the fact that light is invisible?
The blackness Of a midnight sky
demonstrates this fact most readily.
we may see the planets Of the moon
brilliantly Illuminated by the suns
rays, but the surrounding space is
dark, although we know that light
muss be passing there.
The passage of a beam of light
through a darkened room is only visi-
BILE on the dust in the air, and the cone
OF light seen when the sun shines
through a small hole in a shutter is
not visible, but only light reflected
from the notes in the beam. This can
be easily and simply demonstrated by
placing in the beam a glass vessel
from which the dust has been carefully
removed. The beam then may be seen
before and after entering the vessel,
but is invisible within. A Bunsen
burner or redhot poker held so as to
destroy the notes will also render the
beam invisible at that spot.
Light is only visible when it strikes
on the retina of the eye, and it can
only do so when it reaches it in a di-
rect line or is turned by reflection or
refraction into direct line. Just as
the bullets from gun do a man no
harm unless aimed or turned in their
course toward his body, so light is
without effect unless 1t is aimed or
turned toward the retina. -Pearson's
Weekly. ,isfy8
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
The Well Dressed Woman.--The Chic
and Becoming Shirt Waist.

and Becoming Shirt Waist.
Especial Correspondence of the CALIFORNIAN
Now that the travelling days are here
it behoves every woman to see that
there is something more substantial in
her summer wardrobe than irills and
furbelows.
For the woman who eschews long
coats, (and there are many who do the
travelling suit is a necessity, and while
short skirts are the most serviceable,
yet, since to some minds the aversion to
short skirts is insurmountable, long
skirts are eminently correct to travel in.
But no sensible woman will make such
mistake as to harbor the theory
that anything, SO long as it is comfort
able and serviceable, will do for travel
ing frock, and ruthlessly sacrifice the be-
coming to the practical. Her travelling
costume should be severe, appropriate
and eminently chic and becoming. She
will 60 to good tailor and have it well
made, If the thing is within possibilities,
but If she must trust it to an inferior
maker and the fates, she will have it
fitted over correct model of corset
giving the grace of figure so requisite for
the present mode of dress. The c /B la
Spirite corset is especially recommended
h dressmakers, not only for it's modish
effect but because the cheapest corset is
just as well cut and gives as good fig.
ure as the most expensive.
The braid. trimmed tailor made on the
left in my illustration worn with white
linen Forsythe waist is an excellent
model for travelling. l
Now as to shirt waists--popularity
and general use do not always kill an
attractive fashion, and no woman can
be unattractively dressed who possesses
few swell linen or madras shirt waists,
but like the tailor-made gown, material
and trimmings are secondary details,
and it is the cut and finish that makes or
mars the shirt waist. So let the waists,
however few, be made by one up in shirt
waist cult. Let them be plain cotton
and linen ones, whose separate points
are to subtle for the inexperienced to
grasp, but which, combined, make up
the perfect whole that the least sophistl.
Gated may recognize, and she who aims
at modsh appearance will not miss her
goal.
The gown on the right is Of light blue,
peau de crepe, material which like lib.
erty satin, will stand packing better
than chiffons, mousiines, etc.
ELAINE RozE.
New York July 8, 1908.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. W. c. Bowditch is spending few
days at Lunenburgh.
Mrs, J. {. Wing, M. T. Wing and Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Bedor spent Sunday at
Joe's Pond.
Mrs. L. Spencer who has been visit.
ing at Waitsheld for several weeks. has
returned.
Wiil Gardner, who has been very i'll at
nr'ghtlook hospital for two months, is
rapidly recovering and has returned
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Louie and Miss
Rose Debrune returned from a two
weeks, vacation at Joe's Pond, Saturday.
MISS Debrune landed four pound black
ported.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
A STRICT ENFORCEMENT
OF LAW *
[Original.1

IOriginal.l
One day lady passing along street
In Tokyo where a plumber was fixing
waterspout received a sprinkle Of
melted solder on her dress. She turned
upon the poor man like fury, declar-
ing that the dress was ruined, that she
had just received it from its maker,
that it was worth 500, and demanding
that he pay the amount at once.
The plumber, who probably had nev-
or possessed half tile amount in his
life, was very much chagrined. He ex-
planned that his ladle had slipped and
the injury to the dress was entirely un.
Intentional
"That has nothing to do with the
matter. You ruined my dress, and you
shall pay for it. / think know the
law well enough to be sure of my posi-.
ton"
But 1 have not the money to pay"
"Then you shall 60 to jail"
"But, my noble lady, consider my
wife and children. While / am in Jail
they will starve."
II have nothing to do with your wife
and children. buy new dress; you
ruin it; must have the cost, and you
must pay it. The misfortune is yours"
The man was beside himself. He had
scarcely dollar in the world. What
was he to do?
"Pll pay you a dollar a week." he
said piteously, "till all is paid"
"That would take two years. No. l
must have my money now. Since you
will not pay you shall go before the
justice. He will find out whether you
have the money!
With that she called policeman and
had the plumber taken before JUS
tice. The court was in session, and
after waiting awhile the lady secured
hearing. She told her side of the
case. The plumber admitted that,
through an accident which occurred
while the lady was passing, her dress
had been injured by his solder. He de-
clared that he would pay in time, but
he could not pay at once. He begged
the court to have pity upon him and
not send him to Jail, for without his
support his family would starve.
ut all rests with the PLAINTIFF said
the judge. "You have ruined her dress
and must pay the damage. This is the
law. 1t rests with her whether she
lets you off from immediate payment"
81 demand my money and at once"
said the lady.
"You hear" said the Judge. "You
must pay the hundred dollars or 90 to
JAIL"
"Then must go to JAIL" said the
plumber, giving way to grief, "and my
poor little ones-what will become of
them?"
AT this point a man in the garb of a
merchant arose and said:
IF the plaintiff only wishes to re-
ceive the amount representing the
damage to the garment 1 will pay it."
My dress is ruined" said the wom-
an. II must have all it costa hun
dred dollars"
1.-THE law gives you that, believe"
Sand at once"
THAT is also the law"
Taking from his wallet hundred
dollars, the merchant gave it to the
lady. She took it greedily and, having
got all she wanted, was turning to
leave the court when the merchant
said:
Having paid the full value of your
garment. it is NINE"
Certainly. You can have it as soon
as get home"
THAT is not the law which gave YOU
the amount Of the damages at once,
and 1t gives me the dress at once"
What! Do you expect me to give
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
Working Well.

The Querist-What do you think Of
the doctrine of the survival Of the 1T
test?
The Egotist-It is all right so far. I
am still alive. kansas City Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
"He's a remarkably frank man."

allow SOP"
"Why, the heiress asked him If he
was sure he could take care Of her
when he proposed, and be said he was
sure he could if he had her money to
do 1t with. "-Chicago Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15

The Mortified summer Bible school is
in session all through the month of July
at East Northfeld, Mass. The most dis
tiuguished lecturers will be DR.. Camp
bell Morgan and DR.. A. T. Pierson of
Brooklyn. The 21st annual session OF
christian workers will be held from July
81 to Aug. 16. Some of the leading
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-17
Ii

ed with much ampha~ lathe WOE
certainly be on hand. He kept
word and ate dIamonn ,,.,k terrar
with as much relish az any of h
white allies.
The Republican party has appaf
entity endorsed the presidents pr
negro policy. Mr.. Roosevelt dine
with Booker Washington in a pc
sonal capacity, but Lyons was dine
tonight officially by the accredltets
representatives of the G.. .. p. from
every state in the union. Hanna
could have avoided the incident II
he had desired, but il Is general y
understood that he was afraid of The
effect on his political fortunes had h
failed to extend an Invitation to til
negro man. With Roosevelt to-
champion of social equality Ham
was afraid to take the other track.
The picture of the national corr.
mittee, taken at tbs " hite House
attracted much attention tO-da.
Conspicuous III the group Is the pres
jdent's valet, a negro, charcoal blacb.
He took d prominent position and
assumed pose OF much importance.
Judge Robinson was immediately 81
the rear of Senator Hanna and his
leIt elbow was almost against the
presidents chair. lie as standing
between Represents, Dick anC
Myron M. Parker,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-17

guests for shooting to-day of the
Swan Island Club, composed of
twenty men from Boston, Pennsyl-
vania, New York and Baltimore,
Mr.. James Center, the great New
lawyer, is member of it.
DR.. B. F. Dixon is lying hat of his
back in a battery, even with the
waters edge, eurlou. ded b> decoys,
waiting the passage of ducks aud Mr..
Frank K. Borden is in standing
battery on the same errand. Mr..
Arendell and Judge Winston are
very busy uperintending a meal
that DelmonicO would envy: canvas
back, red head, BOBBY. The sound
is full of game and the party is re-
ceiving every attention from the
natives and the club men, One
house-boat is towed down by the tug
Arm and Hammer and we have also
the naptha launch Katrona for shoal
wate,. The party will remain here
until Sunday when they return to
Windsor.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-17
FARM LIFE.

Farm life was never SO alluring as
it Is to-day. The building of large
cities in the South has made a mar
ket for everything the farmer has to
sell. The price of produce in South
ern cities is as high as it is in New
York. The cash awaits the producer
and there is no limit to the consump-
ton of good attractive produce.
For some years now there has been
a rush of the country boys from the
farms to the cities. The lights and
and flash of the big cities have been
a great temptation to them to desert
quiet rural life. But after the COM
petition, the strain of city life, the
high cost of living and the influences
that surround them are considered,
not q few Of the country boys see
their mistake, and many OF them
again long to get back to their old
life on the farm.
The opportunities on the farm, too,
are broad and numerous. With the
great and increasing demand for farm
products the invitations to industri-
Gus home seekers are more urgent
than ever before.