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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1904-03-18
The Expurented Article.

Swipsy docking over bill of fare at
cheap. -"Boneless chicken
Wot's dat? Muggsy-Ye blame fool
dat's chicken wild de rabbit bones all
picked out'n it!-Chicago Tribune.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1904-03-18

their official capacities as personal
representatives of the British. the
German, the Italian, the Russian and
the Austrian thrones. Never forget
when you criticise the preachers mes
sage that you may be criticising the
very words that God has given him to
deliver to you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
A Fathers Encouragement.

From the father ola young citizen of
New York comes letter explaining his
very successful method OF making the
reading of good books delightful to his
son. He says: II believe it is well he
should read those books he has before
acquiring new ones. and so we have en-.
tered into the following arrangement;
For every book he reads himself from
cover to cover. and of which be tells in
a little composition, I am to give him
new book OF his own choosing; the right
to veto the choice remaining with me, if
/ do not think the choice a good one"
There comes with e-letter one of the
Compositions" lowing how this nine
year-old boy carries out his part of the
agreement. The idea seems an excellent
one; but would it not be improved if the
father also should write an opinion of the
book. so that his son might be guided in
his judgment? 1t might also be good
plan for the father to make suggestion
as to the new book given as reward
especially as the father writes us that his
sons taste for books is inherited.-[St.
Nicholas for May.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
First District Convention.
Two Delegates Unanimously EIecs

The first district convention was held
in Burlington on Thursday afternoon
and proved another love feast. M. F.
Barnes of Addison was elected chairman
and II. V. Hall OF st. Adams secretary.
The name of Heman w. Allen, OF Bur
lington, was presented by Robert Rob-
erts, of that city, and Mr.. Aliens nomin-
alton was seconded by N w. Fisk, of
Isle La Motto, S. A. Andrews, of John
son, and others, aud MIR. Allen was
elected by a viva voce vote.
The name of James F. Manning, of
Rutland, was presented by F. NJ But
Ter of that city and was seconded by R.
6. SeversOn OF Burlington, Fuller G.
Smith of St. Adams. and others and Mr..
Manning was elected without opposition.
The name of E. S. Fleury OF Isle La
Motto as first alternate was presented
by N. W. Fisk of Isle La Motto, and he
was elected. For second alternate the
name of Roger w. Hulburd of Hyde Park
was presented by Secretary of State F.
6. Fleetwood of Morrisville and he was
elected without opposition.
The convention endorsed the platform
adopted by the state convention Wednes
day and empowered the district commit
tee to fill any vacancies that might occur
The convention was enthusiastic and
harmonious. Out of a possible 365 dele
gates, 306 were present. The convention
was in session less than a halt hour
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
THE TRAINED NURSE
HER STRENGTH SOMETIMES TAXED
BEYOND LIMIT.

A Graduate of the New York Training
School Tells How She Recuperates
After Heavy Strain.
The trained nurse plays q very i'm
portant part in the modern treatment Of
disease, greatly to the relief Of both doc
tor and patient. Because she is well dis
ciplined she is able to perform difficult
service and to endure fatigue in a man.
ner that excites admiration and wonder.
She is human, however, and in trying
cases the demands upon her strength
prove excessive. She fulfils her duty
nobly to the last moment but, as soon as
she is relieved she is compelled to build
up her own weakened powers. She
naturally wants the remedy that will re-
store her efficiency in the shortest posi-
BILE time, and, as her knowledge Of medi-
cines is wide, her choice is likely to be a
sensible one and remarkably good
guide for everybody else.
Every word Of the following careful
statement Of Mrs. Jessie M. +. Cum
mings, of 81 Whitmore street, Hartford,
Conn, a graduate of the New York
Training School for Nurses, is entitled
to the weight which attaches to the ut
terance OF an expert
Several months ago. said Mrs.
Cummings recently, +" I was completely
worn out as the result of a very serious
and trying case had attended. I needed
tonic, and So got six boxes Of DIR. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and
took them faithfully. obtained the
good from them expected to, and can
say with truth and pleasure that the
remedy is splendid tonic for woman IS
nerves."
The soundness of Mrs. Cummings'
opinion is confirmed by the experience
of numerous sufferers from nervous dis
orders of every kind and degree, from
simple debility to partial paralysis. DR..
Williams Pink Pills have cured obsti-
nate cases of paralysis and even locomo-
tor ataxia, the most frightful of all dis
eases of the nerves.
They check waste and begin to min
lister fresh and lasting vitality at once
They are sold by all druggists through
out the world. A booklet giving infor-
nation of great value in the treatment
of nervous diseases will be sent free on
application to the DIR. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
The Progress of the War.

The past ten days have furnished little
war news and both sides are evidently
waiting for the best opportunity for the
first land battle. Russia is reinforcing
her badly shattered navy, having bought
of the Argentine Republic three large
men-of war for over SIS, 100000. She
has also bought four of the ships of the
Hamburg American line, including the
Fuerst Bismarck, one of the largest and
swiftest of the great transatlantic
liners, to be fitted up as aux
Hilary cruisers. The two forces clashed
on Friday south of the Pomakua river
when a Russian detachment sighted a
Japanese troop-1aden barge. The latter
was sunk and the Russians lost three
men in the engagement. 1t was hardly
more than Sklrm1sh.
The general staff at St. Petersburg be-
| Iieves that Japan will not invade Man
| churia, but stick close to the shore, so
| that the different armies can be in close
| touch with Japan and Korea.
| The general stats report says that the
| japanese still have three other object
| ives-the occupation of line across the
| Lao Tung peninsula, for the purpose OF
| cutting off Port Arthur, the isolation OF
| Vladivostock, and the esta blishment of a
junction between the army of Korea and
| the force at the head of the Lao Tupg
peninsula.
If these plans should succeed the life OF
both Russian squadrons in the Pacific
| would be menaced and with the sea and
fleet back of her at every point Japan
could fortfy the positions thus gained
and, with the tables turned, compel
General Kuropatkin to come forward
and attack.
Viceroy Alexieff has been relieved OF
his commission in the far East, at his
own request. and will be succeeded by
| one who is more in sympathy with the
war party at St. Petersburg and who
will be, the Russians hope, more careful
and energetic.
The war is costing Russia 81 100000
day, and hence it is not surprising that
frequent rumors of peaceful settlement
by a neutral power are hinted at. Not
withstanding Kipling's warning in the
Truce of the Bear" King Edward has
nantes ed his friendship for Russia and
it is limited is willing TO arbitrate. Word
also comes from Paris that the French
statesmen are willing to name the terms
OF peace. But it is hardly likely that any
peace will be thought of until after the
first land battle. and that the Russians
believe this will be a scene OF carnage is
evidenced by the fact that Gen. Kuropat-
kin has ordered the immediate construc
| ton OF % hospitals.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

L. P. Slack of St. Johnsbury is an as
pirant for senatorial honors. His name
bellies his nature. He is alright Hard
wick Gazette.
A Coed Word for MIR. sim0mds.
Robert w. Simonds of this place is a
prominent candidate for the office oil
states attorney. MIR. Simonds is a
young lawyer of marked ability, and
as an advocate possesses those quali6ca-
tons that always have great weight
with the jury. He has been in practice
for some years and for nearly three years
was associated with Hon. Elisha May.
During the partnership with Mr.. May,
Simonds had charge OF all the jury trials
at county court, and can take pride in
the fact that he never lost case before
jury that originated in his Office. 3
is a record that any lawyer could IA
sonably be proud Of Mr.. Simonds'
professional career has been unusually
successful, and, if nominated and elected
to the Office for which he aspires, the
county would have prosecuting officer
who would put strong. vigorous work
into all cases that come to him.-[St.
Johnsbury correspondent of the Lyndon
Union.
Mr.. Dutson Not "A Candidate.
w. A. Dutton, according to our es-
J
Caledonian, is a candidate for states
attorney this year. The Gazette is in a
position to say with authority that this
is not SO. Mr.. Dutton is not a candi-
date for the office, and will not be a
candidate.-[ Hardwick Gazette.
Plenty of Candidates.
AS the time for the conventions ap-
proaches we begin to hear more and
more said about county politics. The
two senatorships and the states attor-
neyship are as usual the Offices for which
there are the most aspirants. One sena-
torship we believe is usually conceded to
St. Johnsbury and for this the names OF
L. P. Slack and T. G. Fletcher are heard.
For the other senatorship there are a
number of good candidates. among whom
are Judge J. T. Gleason, Lyndon; III. P.
Simpson,. Sheffield; Stephen D. Morse,
Danville; w. II. Taylor and 6. w. Bridg-
man, Hardwick; w. H. Weeks, East
Hardwick; F. M. Page, Groton, and B.
K. Graves, Waterford.
For the states attorneyship there are
nearly as many candidates. In St. Johns
bury. there is a three cornered contest
between Frank D. Thompson, R. w.
Simonds and G.. G.. Frye. Other men
whose names are prominently heard in
connection with this office are N. A. Nor
ton, Lyndon, and w. A. Dutton, Hard
wick.
We should like to wish success to all
these candidates but as some Of them
must ''get LETT" we say "sn open field,
fair fight, and the best man for win
ner. '-LLyndonville Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

Purposes of the Anti. Saloon League.
The CALIFORNIAN has received the fol-
lowing from one who is actively inter-
ested in the work of this organiza ton:
The purposes of the Anti-SaIoon League
are:
First-TO arouse a definite interest in
every church, SO that it will exert all it's
influence against license and the saloons.
Second-ro get all churches of all de-
nominations and all the temperance
forces leagued together in united action
for no -license in the town.
Third-To enforce all temperance laws,
through the officers whose duty it is to
enforce laws, by arousing a public senti-
ment so that the officers will be encour-
aged in doing their duty.
Fourth-To secure advanced legislation
On the subject of temperance. This can
be done by united action on the part of
church and temperance people, hence the
necessity of organization.
Fifth-To send out literature to inform
the people of the evils of the saloon and
successful plan of opposing it. 1t is not
the idea OF the league to criticise or OPP
pose any temperance organization, but
mon ground. This common ground is
opposition to the saloon.
Sixth-The league is interpartisan in its
work and aims to get, every Christian
man and patriotic citizen to attend the
primaries of their own parties.
Seventh-To oppose in every fair way
the liquor men, and to aid in every fair
way temperance men of any party:
Eighth-The league is the elected
agency OF the churches and temperance
and moral forces for mutual temperance
work. The league is the only such or
gahization in the state.
Hence the necessity tor this organiza-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Current Press Comment.
OF Course its the Real Thing

The people out in Minnesota who are
planning to make "Vermont ma pie syrup
out OF pumpkins in big plant at Glenn
water are much more practical in their
ideas than Gulliver's genius, who had
spent eight years on a project for extract
ing sunshine out OF cucum bers.- Boston
Globe.
Reciprocity with Canada.
The Vergennes Enterprise says:
Senator Dillingham; exactly gave the
voice of the people of Vermont when he
recently stated that reciprocity in some
cases is very good principle, but Yer
mont as well as the whole of New Eng
land are strongly opposed to reciprocity
with Canada. Why grant to the Cana
dian producers privilege that will affect
and inJure the trade of our own state"
And right on top of this comes the
article of the Rev. Henry Fair banks of
st. Johnsbury in the current issue Of The
Protectionist which The Messenger repro
duced few days ago, in which the scale
manufacturer takes a bold stand for
reciprocity with Canada.
AS this paper said recently, if Senator
Dillingham; Or any other one of the Yer
mont delegation in congress entertains
the impression that the sentiment of
Vermont is utterly opposed to any recip-
rocity whatever with Canada, he is
misintormed as to the facts. The Mes
senger. for one, cannot believe that the
senator intends to make such sweeping
assertions of Vermont's opposition as
have been reported of him. It is true
that the great mass of Vermonters, rank
and file, has not seriously considered the
details of this particular phase of the
tariff question, but it is none the less
true that there is in this state as else
where throughout the country steadily
growing sentiment in the republican
party that Mckinley, himself the former
great champion of protection, was ever
lastingly right when he finally came to
revise his views and announce that "the
day for exclusiveness has passed."-TSt
Adams Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

Laxative doses of Ayers Pills each
night greatly aid the Sarsapars.Ia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Commissioners Notice.
JAMES BLEWITTS ESTATE.

The subscribers. having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive. ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
BIewitt, late of st. Johnsbury, in said district,
deceased, and the term of six months from
by said Court to the creditors of said
deceased, to exhibit and prove their respec
tive claims before us: Give notice that we
will attend to the duties of appoint
ment at the office of c. L. Clark in St. Johns
bury. Vt, in said district. on the 18th day
of May. 1904 and the 18th day of Sept, next.
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon on each of said
days.
c. L. CLARK,
ASA DEAN.
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury, VT, Apr. 9. A. D. 1864.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
An Advertising Thought.

1t is lots easier to slide down a ladder
than climb up. You can slide down to
obscurity in business without trouble,
but it takes climbing to make a success.
Use the ladder of newspaper advertising
to climb on. IT planted firmly and well
put together you can climb all right and
rest on the top round-success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
The Best Endorsement

Baxter's Mandrake Bitters is sold and
guaranteed to cure the diseases for which
it is designed, by every druggist in the
United States, or money refunded.
What better Endorsement can be given
a medicine. 1t cures constipation, sick
headache, biliousness, dizziness, jaundice,
expels all poison from the blood, and
makes you well and strong. In liquid or
tablets, Is cents. Try it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

Entered at the ST. Johnsbury post Office as
second-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

The increase in the cost of living as a
whole in 1902, when compared with the
year of lowest prices, 1896. was not over
16 per cent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Caledonia County Politics.
l.. p. slack ali RIsh,

L. P. Slack of St. Johnsbury is an as
pirant for senatorial honors. His name
bellies his nature. He is alright Hard
| wick Gazette
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

That august body known as the state
committee have decided upon Montpelier
as the place for the state convention and
named Thursday, June 80, as the day.
Elk Congressman Stewart will preside
and it.promises to be full of interest.
Hon. Horace W. Bailey has resigned as
the Orange county member, owing TO bis
federal appointment, and is succeeded by
Hon. Curtis S. Emory of Chelsea, one OF
the brightest republicans in that section
OF the state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15
Take Time to Read Every Price Carefy Means Money Saved
OVERSHOES

We have several dozen pairs of Overshoes,
Heavy Rubbers and Leggins at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
All the low Romeo style arctics for n0n
this sale at. Observation-Disclosures. UUu
All of our Mems Romeo Arctics, the Tn
very best makes on the market. -. JU
Ali Buckle Arctics for Men, sizes to Ct
I IL, any heft.. Observation-Disclosures. VI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15
Loom Ends All New, Clean
Merchandise
running from to 20 yards to the piece, closed
out by the factories for Half Regular

running from S to 20 yards to the piece, closed
out by the factories for Half Regular
price.
100 pieces Plain Tennis Flannel in cream, /
blue, pink and red the heavy kind on
that sells for 12H Hc-our price ...... UUI
100 pieces of Fancy Patterns in Tennis F1an-
mel, the best value in the market at On
Loom End Price of .......... ...... UU
100 pieces of Heavy Linen Crash in On
Bleached and Unb1eached ...... UUl
so Pieces Table Linen in plain white and
fancy red, all Loom Ends, from 2 to 00n
10 yards at UkV
Dress Goods including Blacks and Fancys in,
fact everything in our entire dress goods
line, goes in OH this Loom End Sale
at Very Low Prices.
100 Pieces Fancy jacquard Dress Goods sold
at 40 to 50c-Loom End Price, per 00n
Yard. ..........z.. ZUV
loo Pieces All Wool Wasting Material in
Fancy Silk Stripes, sold at ST per yard, all
remnants from to yards, at per flln
yard. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. UVU
50 Pieces New Fall Suitings, special Ton
at per yard ............. ............ W
We have about Is Mems Fur
Coats left which we will
Close at ACTUAL COST!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15
.25 Per Cent Discount on All
Shoes

This includes Everything in our Mems.
Women's and Chidren's Lines except our
Radcliffe Shoes for women at 25O.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15

There's a Great
Difference in
Stores.
Some Have But
One Object:
SELL.
We Have Two
SELL and
SATISFY.

We try to make
it our business to
satisfy every GUS
toner, big, little,
old or young. To
sell and not salts
fly is not enough
for us. Come in
and we will satisfy
you.
Judges of Quail
ity will all testify
in our behalf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15
UNDERWEAR

for Men, Women and Children all lines re-
duced for this sale.
50 dozen Women's Heavy Fleece Lined n0o
Underwear, all sizes, choice at. -. ZJU
100 dozen Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Under
wear, all shades and sizes, sold from 00n
SOC to 75c-Loom End Price. ....... OOU
so dozen Heavy Merino Underwear for nEn
Men, all sizes ......... ....... ZJO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-15
CLOAKS AND FURS

We have few cloaks left which we will close
regardless of cost. We will make three
lots of the entire stock as follows:
All 500 to 7.5o Cloaks-Sa1e Price. 800
All 1000 to $500 Cloaks-Sale Price. 7.5O
AL 90 to 5000 Cloaks-Sale Price. 1880
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

BUYING.
Iudicious and Timely Advertising
Brings Satisfactory
Results.

There is scarcely any sort of store that
does not make special effort to capture
Christmas trade. The nature of that
trade has changed very greatly of late
years. A dozen years ago. it was large
ly confined to toys, books, and fancy
wares, and the clothier, the dry goods
merchant and other dealers in articles of
use and necessity secured onlyIa tiny share
OF it. But now there are very, very few
lines of business which do not count the
last two or three weeks before Christmas
their busiest time of the year, thanks to
the system of Christmas giving having
grown tremendously in extent and to the
fact that its trend is much more toward
the practically useful than toward the
and clothing houses now a days find it
profitable to zealously cater to Christmas
trade; but many lines of business which
would seem at first blush wholly
out side the Christmas gift domain, man.
age, by alert advertising, to get their
share of the Christmas money. We
Know for example, of many hardware
stores that have done thriving Christ
mas trade in raZors, carving sets, pocket
knives, and other cutlery, by means of ad-
vertisng, cleverly calling the attention to
the suitability of these articles as gifts for
men. Drug stores with their perfumes,
their toilet soaps, and other dainty things
for feminine use, all attraetively put up
often do big Christmas trade. Shoe
stores sell hosts of fancy slippers to Santa
Claus, and not few shoes into the bar
gain. Music stores of the live aggressive
sort make Christmas pay them tribute in
increased sales of monographs, music
boxes, music toys and novelties, and even
sheet music. In short, it is extremely
difficult to find store any where, no mat
ter what its line, that is wholly disqualifi-
ed from entering into this competition for
Christmas trade.
Under these circumstances the subject
of Christmas advertising is necessarily of
general interest. There is certainly no
other month in the whole year in which
good, bold, attractively displayed and en-
ticingly Worded advertising will bring as
good results as in December. There IS no
question that all retail advertising of the
proper sort is more carefully read during
the last two or three weeks before Christ
mas than at any other season. The rea-
sons for this are very simple. Practically
every person who reads newspapers is con-
fronted with the problem of picking out a
suitable Christmas gift for from one to a
score or more of relatives and friends. De-
Gliding on these gifts is 10 few cases an
easy smatten The giver is beset with
doubts as to what this, that or. the other
one would really like best, what sort OF a