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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Our New Acknowledgement.

The Springfield, Mass, Republican has
a good word for Clarke c. Fits of
Brattleboro, our new attorney-general,
and adds the following as to his imme-
date official duties:
Attorney-General Fits says that he
does not propose to interfere at all with
the general work of the state attorneys
and that he does not construe the law as
in any way diminishing their power or
responsibility. By a special act of the
legislature, approved the 10th, the gov
ernor is directed to appoint commission
to investigate the affairs and manage
ment of the various state institutions,
particularly the insane hospital at
Waterbury, and by the act the attorney
general is directed to prosecute the
investigation ard produce evidence
before the commission, and, if necessary,
to employ an expert accountant. Mr.
Fits says that this is likely to require
much Of his attention for the next few
months. Mr.. Fits election has met
with hearty approval. He is regarded as
one of the ablest lawyers in Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Current Press Comment.

"But no one is found who disputes the
story that the governor is strong on his
desire to go to congress and that his ap-
pointments in many cases have been with
an eye on the place now held by MIR. Has
kins OF Brattleboro. The governor, how
ever, says it isn't SOL Burlington Clip
per. The Randolph Herald remarks that
there are others who have an eyeo Con-
gresham Haskins' place, among chem
"a we'll known Mortified man." refer
ring of course to Hon. Frank Plumley.
Too bad this was sprung before the holt
days. It is hardly probable, however,
that a trifle like this will effect the genial
Haskins' appetite for his Christmas
dinner.-[ Bellows Falls Times.
The talk about Judge Wheeler retiring
comes from the fact that he is past 10
years of age and may retire on full pay.
Judge Wheeler was II years old, Aug. so
of this year.-In March, 1877, President
Hayes appointed him United States
judge, it being what is termed a life
appointment. When he was 20 years old
he could have retired on full pay, and he
can do so at any time. It is not in his
nature to be idle, however, and being in
full possession of mental and ply steal Wig
or it is only natural that be should elect
to continue in the work which he enjoys
and which very one knows he is abund-
antly qualified to perform. No reason is
apparent why Judge Wheeler should not
remain right where he isl Brattleboro
Phoenix.
The legislature that met this year was
expected to act with due regard to econ
omy. to put check of some sort on the
gradual and steady increase of state ex-
penses and at least to indicate how the
growing cost of the State government
could be stopped. It has tailed, utterly
failed. No one can defend it for the fig
ures are too plain. Though one party
has an overwhelming majority in the
State and in the legislature, there is no
party programme and no party respon
sibility. It is every man for himself and
his friends, when appropriations are de
sired. Even the governor, who should
be the recognized head OF the party, is
without influence with the legislature
which regards only its own sweet will,
with no consideration for consequences
l-[Montpelier Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
That Legislative Report.

The report of the legislative committee
intimating 'graft" and general loose
business methods in the state prison and
house of correction is reflection on hon.
est officials and official boards who have
been and are now composed OF our lead
ing business men. There is a ''nigger in
the woodpile" and gradually the other
side is coming out. Mr.. Hazen's letter
in last weeks CALIFORNIAN has been fol-
lowed by a statement in the Windsor
Journal by Editor Marsh O. Perkins,
who served with Mr.. Hazen on the prison
board, and by letter from Supt. Nor
gan of the house of correction. These
letters throw considerable light on the
subject and completely answer many OF
the criticisms ofthe legislative committee.
The CALIFORNIAN is the last paper in the
state to wish to conceal any loose busi-
ness methods or graft" but we hope
our readers will get both sides of the
question before they draw their own con-
illusions about the management OF our
state institutions.
In this connection it is worth recalling
that Gov. Woodbury. in his retiring mes
sage speaks very highly of Mr.. Cakes
and the board of directors, and states
that he considers him one of the best
superintendents Of penal institutions in
the United States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Congressional Doin gs.

Senator Dillingham; has introduced bills
into the Senate granting a pension to
Mary A. Sands and bills to increase the
pensions of Ephraim w. FL harrington and
Miranda W. Howard.
Congressman Haskins has introduced
a bill into the House granting an in
crease of pension to William J. Sperry.
The Senate has passed bills granting
pensions to Vermonters as follows: In
creasing the pension of Samuel J. Brain
ard, late OF Company B. Second Vt. regl-
ment to $24 per month; increase to Sam
uel L. 0. Goodale, late of Co. E., Second
Vermont, to $24 per month; granting a
pension OF $40 per month to William O..
granting pension to Charles N. Wood.
late of Co. B, Twelfth Vermont.
Senator Dillingham; has been appointed
on the Indian Affairs committee in place
of Senator Quay deceased.
The following petitions have been
presented by Senator Proctor:
From the Vermont Federation of
Women's clubs of West Bratt1eboro,
praying for the passage of the Hpure-food
BILL" Division No. 1913, Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers of Newport, pray
ing for the enactment of legislation
granting pensions to locomotive engi-
neers who served in the War of the
Rebellion: of the Woman's Christian
Temperance unions of Shelburne and
Mortified, praying for the enactment of
legislation for the protection Of Indians
against the liquor traffic in new States
to be formed; of the South Congrega-
tional church of St. Johnsbury, praying
for an investigation of the charges
against Senator Smoot OF Utah; of the
Woman's Relief Corps of Chelsea; the
Vermont Woman's Christian Temper
ance union of Wilmington; the Woman's
Universalist Circle of South Woodstock !;
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Northfeld; of the Ladies Aid
and Missionary Societies of East Hard
wick; Of the Woman's Christian Tenn
pe-ance Union OF Peacham, and of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of Woodstock, praying for the adoption
of amendment to the suffrage clause in
the statehood bill; of $500 citizens OF
the state of Vermont praying for the
adoption OF an amendment to the con-
stitution to prohibit polygamy. These
and others were duly referred to various
committees.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
municipal Lighting.

The ravages of fire at Passumpsic
Monday brings into the market water
power that could be used for an electric
light plant for the village of ST. Johns
bury, and our municipality now has a
chance to consider this question in all its
bearings. There has been growing SEN
timent in the last few years in favor of
municipal lighting, and with the excellent
showing made by the towns and cities
that own their plants it is we'll worth
our while to seriously consider what is
the best thing for St. Johusbury.
There are many phases to this impor-
tant question and the CALIFORNIAN would
be glad to present them and to hear
from our readers on the subject of NUM-
cipal lighting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Immortal Love.
em The Springfield Republican,

(Frem The Springfield Republican,
Our God does not repent him of his gifts,
Friend he has made for friend; and each
to each
Has given growing love, until the ties
That bind them to each other and to God
Are numberless and most divinely good.
And when one friend departs and one doth
stay,
Death comes not all these sacred ties to
break,
For that Death cannot do. Love still
loves on.
The lover here defes both space and time;
No less doth that one grow beyond the
veil.
Whatever change may come, he changes
To something that forgets, and loves no
more.
Nay, all the new that claims the raptured
Shall but the old confirm and glolify.
The Sc friends of ours and Gods he keeps
awhile
Until our day shall come. Then kindly
Death
Shall give me back the same true hand
and voice,
The face SO sweet and strong, so pure and
free.
They shall be glad, as we, to meet again;
And nearer fellowship than earth's shall
come
AS through heavens ways they lead our
eager feet,
And help us with their eyes to see our
Lord.
How short will then the time of absence
How small the price for this enrichment
great!
And since our sorrow has been turned to
joy,
We shall give thanks for every purging
fire
That taught us how to love our friends
in God,
And make their love to US as sure as
heaven.
S. 6. BARNES.
St. Johnsbury, VT, December 1, 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Presentation of Account.
JAMES NORTHROP's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the probate office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 10th
day of December, A. D. 1904.
William FL. Davis admins traitor upon the
estate of James Northrop, late of Dang
vile, in said district, deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for ex-
animation and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court, that
said account and said application he referred
to session thereof, to be held at the probate
Office in said ST. Johnsbury. on the 9TH day
of January, A. D. 1905. for hearing and de-
cision thereon: And it is further ordered
that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Caledonian,
a newspaper published at st. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed
and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
The Federal Offices.
How Some of the Vermont Editors Feel
About Change.

The good old St. Johnsbury Republican
cannot understand why there should
ever be change in the list of office ho1-
ders, unless the incumbent has been help
ing himself to funds Or is guilty of some
other crime, or his intellect has shrivelled
until he is no longer competent to per-
form the duties of the Office. If the neigh
boris system was to prevail in all depart
ments OF federal and state service, and no
man outside could get inside except as a
coffin made room, what incentive would
the active politicians of the present and
coming generations have to fight for par
ty victories? Ours is a government by
party and it is of much importance that
party organization be maintained. A
government by party means that there
will be certain number of political Off
ces which go to party workers as a re-
ward for faithful party services. Any
man of ordinary ability can perform the
duties of these Offices and they ought to
be passed along. Because a worthy man
was appointed ten years ago, and he has
performed the duties of the office credita-
bly,, is no good reason for continuing him
at the crib for another decade Bellows
Falls Times.
The collectorship question is the one
political topic which is receiving the at
tention Just at present. Well it might,
for it is right here that the two best f.
nancial plums are located. The Record
is firm believer that it is only right and
just that the present occupants of these
two luxurious positions should not be
candidates for reappointment. They
have held the positions for eight years
both a credit to the United States and
themselves and this should satisfy. Both
districts have candidates who are in
everyway qualified and in every way Just
as deserving as the present occupants. A
change should be made and the Record
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21

We print in another column extracts
from some of our exchanges relative to
changing the federal appointments. The
feeling is quite general that eight years is
a sufficient time for holding an appointive
Office and the indications are that the
President feels this way as the daily pa
pers report that there will be a general
shake-up in the diplomatic service after
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Safeguards Against Colds,
A Winfer,s NoxeI.x

A Winters Novelty.
Manufactured from the best quality of
Worsted in variety of novel designs.
Fascinators. 63x15. $125. Shawl,
63x27, 81 rs; 63x45, So. SO; 72x45,
So rs. There is nothing so hands ONE or
that fills the bill so nicely as ore of our
New Idea Shawis.
Sent by mail on receipt of the price in
stamps or money order. Send for sam
Piles and descriptive circular. Address,
Carson Mig. Co., Madison, Maine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Probate of Will.

RICHARD B. FLINT'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in St. Johnsbury. within and for said District,
the 9th day of December, A. D. 1904.
will and testament of Richard B. Flint late
of ST. Johnsbury, in said district, de-
ceased, being presented to court by John T.
Richie, the executor therein named, for
probate: It is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at a session of said court, to be held
at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury on the
31st day of December, A. D. 1904, and show
cause, if any they may have, against the
probate of said will; for which purpose it
is further ordered that copy of the record
OF this order be published three weeks sue
cessive1y in the Ca1edonian, printed at st.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed
for hearing.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
A true copy of Record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21

the Inauguration. Our endorsement of
Major Josiah Grout for the Newport
collectorship has been favorably received
and be is getting strong support through
out the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
LIQUOR MEN
MUST GO
Odd Fellows to Expel All
Members in Saloon
Business.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9.-The
time limit given Grand Master Char
les c. Pavey of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. wherein members OF
the order engaged in the saloon busi-
ness must change their occupation Or
be expelled from the order expires
tomorrow Thousands of men engaged
in the liquor business in Ohio are
affiliated with the Odd Fellows and
it is believed they will make deter
mined effort to resist the order OF
the Grand Master. That the latter is
equally determined in the stand he
has taken against the saloonkcepers Is
evidenced by the forcible language OF
the order, which says: ANY noble
grand (presiding oliicer) who shirks oil
refuses to do his duty will be suspend
ed-they must convict and cXpell fror
the order all such members, and any
lodge that puts on trial and convict'
such a member and fails to suspend
him shall have its charter arrested al
once.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
College Life Savers.

BOSTON. Jan. 9.-Hub society is
busy these days telling and telling
again Of the heroism of two of its
members, Hugh Bancroft and Robert
Fulton Blake. whose daring rescue
Of the crew of the fishing schooner
Allen H. Jones, December 26, was
one of the most courageous acts ever
chronicled on the Massachusetts
coast.
Late in the afternoon of December
26 the schooner was discovered off
the port of Cohasset flying signals of
distress. Cohasset is the coast re-
sort of a number of wealthy Bos-
tonians. and Blake and Bancroft had
gone there to spend few days.
From the window of their cottage
they saw the signals of the doomed
schooner and hurried to the beach.
Manning a lifeboat they put to sea
in the teeth of the gale, despite the
warnings of numerous old seamen
who had gathered to witness the de-
struction of the vessel.
L VI Hall al lub young aTlStO-
Gratis battled wind and wave before
they reached the lee of the schooner
fast drifting toward the rocky coast
Tho captain and six of the crew
obeyed the order to jump into the
lifeboat and with the added oarsmen
the return trip to the beach was
made with comparative ease.
Three of the crew had refused to
leave the ship, preferring to take a
Within 20 minutes they were in
water graves and the schooner was
breaking up on the coast.
Bancroft and Blake are members
Of Boston's most exclusive families
Their fathers are millionaires several
times over. Both young men were
members Of Harvards varsity crew
of 1901, Bancroft being captain Of
the crew and Blake pulling No. 4.
They had been members of the eight
since their freshmen year. a record
no Harvard man has made since that
time.
Neither felt the worse for their ex-
perience and on the night of Deem
Der rs went to a society hop" Until
the morning papers told of the rescue
the families of the young men knew
nothing Of the narrow escape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
pEnpT.E

It is perfectly understood by every
sick man or woman that If they can
get some remedy that will stop the
gradual loss of flesh and strength,
their recovery is assured. People
who are nervous and unsteady. have
dizzy spells. with weakened memory,
and loss of ambition. their blood is
thin and watery. 1t shows in their
sallow complexion and tired manner.
Soon as they commence to gain flesh
they look better and sleep better. To
gain from one to three pounds of
good, solid flesh per week the blood
must be made rich and pure. DR..
Gums Blood and Nerve Tome puts
In the body the very pith of what
makes pure rich blood in the most
direct way, and cur Z. disease by max
ing strength. This Tonic Is In tablet
form. to be taken eight after meals.
1t enriches the blood. making force
whore there was faintness. For wom-
ems weakness a better remedy was
never made. Sold by all druggists
for Csc per box. or three boxes for
So. or sent by mail. Write us about
your case. Address Dr. Bosanko Co,
Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by Chas.
McNab. corner Washington street and
Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
MRS. EDDY'S PLAN
HAS ITS DEFENDERS

number of deaths under any one of the
many systems of drugging during the
same time? The founder of Christian
ity declared that death was the last
enemy to be overcome. There is
much to be accomplished in and for
human nature before the fiLal victory.
The Christian Science textbook,
Science and Health, by Mrs. Mary B.
G. Eddy, page $50, says: "The mission
of Christian Science now, as in time
of it's earlier demonstration, is not
primarily one of physical healing"
The DR.. fails to give us the date of
Mrs. Eddy's interview with the den
fist. For years before she discovered
Christian Science she was almost con-
stantly under the care of a physician.
Until it is known at what period of
her life the incident referred to oc-
Cured it is impossible to draw any
conclusion from it.
A. II. ARMSTRONG.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
Local Briefs.

BY energetic work the manager of
the Comique theater was enabled to
get the building in such good shape
tn t he wass allowed to open the place
to the public last night,
The celebrated Kroeger pianos can
be found only at Bowers Piano Store,
90S Sprague avenue. Prices reason
able and terms to suit.
The Club Cafe always in the lead
Our csc merchants lunch with beer
or wine from 1880 to 2 p. M as good
as ever Headquarters for steaks,
chops. etc. l. Chilbers. manager
About twenty members of the Eagles
went to Standpoint on Thursday and
put in an aerie of "a members. They
had a magnificent time.
Easy Work Soap-The largest cake
on the market for cents. No fancy
wrapper-all saaD.
Roy Prague was arrested last night
charged by the proprietor of the Man
itou lodging house whit attempting
to beat him out of room rent.
a bad cough demands good cure.
Flaxseed and Onion Syrup cures. For
sale at Red Cross Pharmacy.
Charles Mccarthy lumberman, was
found dead in his room at the Column
bia hotel last night. He had no money
and had been sick for some time. His
home was in Saginaw, Mich.
Superior bath cabinets; none better;
only IS. Watson Drug Co. agents.
We can furnish supplies for all
makes of sewing machines. We sell
and rent all makes on easy terms.
observation-disclosures Co., Inc. Phone Main
TAG.
The trial of Otto Bringgold, charged
with tampering with witness has
been set for hearing Jan. %, and Fred
Meller's case will come up on the 18th
If You are in doubt. call at the Of
flee of the Spokane &. Eastern Trust
company and investigate their meth
DDS. Depositors' moneys are invested
only in the most reliable state ant
! municipal securities and secured
loans after the most careful investi
! cation. They do not look for higi
rates of interest. but for absolute
security. Deposits made before Jan
uary 10 draw interest from Janu
/ AIRY !.
| L. A. Roberts having fulfilled all o
his duties as administrator of TIN
estate of Sophia f. Shannon, has beef
| discharged bv order of the court.
w. b. Roberts was today discharged
as administrator of the estate of Ann
c. shannon, deceased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
Stage.
ROBSON As "CAHvEL."

Andrew Robson opened at the Spo-
kane theater last evening in Richard
Carved" for two nights and a matinee.
Richard CarveI' is IA romantic drama
Of intense interest. AS the romantic
hero of revolutionary. days. Mr.. Rob-
son has scored triumph. Without
a single exception each city visited by
Mr.. Robson and his company this
season has accorded to star. play and
supporting company a reception that
was almost phenomenal in its warmth
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09

Editor Press
In your valued paper of December
10Th, appears an extract from the ad-
dress given in New York by the Rev.
DIR. James Buckly, clergyman of
the Methodist denomination. The
quotation begins with the doctors
statement that he knows of the death
of at least fifteen prominent people
of New York, that is traceable to
Christian Science. Not all systems
that use drugs are either homeopathic
or allopathic; and it is equally true
that not every system which discards
drugs is Christian Science.
DR.. Buckly has shown iii the address
from which quotation is made that he
utterly fails to make the distinction.
But even suppose that out of the thou
sands of well-to-do people of New
York who each Sunday throng the
Christian Science churches of the city,
fifteen did die. Will fifteen cover the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09
Bernard Heard From.

Thomas Meyers, whose friend.
Fred Bernard. suddenly left the city
about a month ago. taking with him
his gold watch has received a letter
from the chief of police in Winnipeg.
in which it is stated that Bernard had
been in that city and gone on to
Montreal The brother of Bernard.
who is a wealthy hotelkeeper has
promised to either have the watch
returned or send the equivalent in
money This will probably settle the
matter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-09

and heartiness. and that the success
achieved during the IS weeks tour of
last season throughout the large
cities has been more than duplicated.
The support includes: W. Burton
Downing. as the duke of Chartersea;
Robert Fitzmaurice. as Captain Lew
is; Hale Norcross. as Sir Horace Wal
pole. and Arthur w. Bentley. as Paul
Jones. and Harry O'Connor as Lord
Comyn.