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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
County Politics.

There is little change in the local po-
litical situation from what was outlined
in these columns month ago. Itisnow
definitely announced that Col. T. c.
Fletcher will not be a candidate for
senator. which leaves the field clear for
Lawyer Slack. w. FL. Taylor of Hard
wick will not be candidate for senator,
neither will his partner, Lawyer Dutton,
enter the lists for states attorney. But
Hardwick will have candidate for the
latter Office, as Melvin 6. Morse, the
present states attorney, is a candidate
for reelection. The St. Johnsbury cor
respondent of the Lyndon Union has
been giving brief sketches of the various
candidates for states attorney. and last
weeks paper had the folio wing about
Lawyer Thompson:
Frank D. Thompson, of the law firm
OF Porter & Thompson, is a candidate
for states attorney, seeking the republi-
can nomination. Mr.. Thompson is a
young lawyer of ability, a graduate
with honors from the Boston University
law school, and stood third in his class
for admission to the bar. He is careful.
conservative young lawyer, who uses
good judgment in his practice, eudeavor-
ing always to avoid rather than excite
litigation. Mr.. Thompson is well quail
fed to serve the public in the office for
which he aspires, and if he receives the
nomination and election will make the
public good officer"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
The Prosperity Slogan.

The republican party will have plenty
of issues to talk about in the next cam.
paign, but Frank B. Tracy points out
very clearly in an bipartisan article in
the Worlds Work for May that the voter
who is satisfied with present conditions
and good times is apt to support the
party in power. He illustrates his point
by citing Champ elark's experience in
Missouri as follows:
All the anti-imperialistic thunder OF
1898 and 1900, and all the high prices
OF those later years could not prevail
against the impression that the party
of protection means prosperity. Mr..
Champs Clark, the brilliant Missouri
democratic congressman, said after the
campaign of 1900 that he knew why his
party was defeated-aM old Missouri
democrat at one of his own meetings
gave him the key. As MIR. Clark was
expatiating on the downfall of the con-
involved in the Philippine policy, this old
farmer turned to a friend and observed,
"Oh, guess we can stand it as long as
cattle is 81 on the hoof."
The republicans have made prosperity
their rallying cry, and it has won.
Shrewder campaign maxims were never
made than Mr.. Hanna's, LET well
enough alone" and "Stand pat" The
voter has no knowledge of tariff sched-
ules. You can convince him that this
schedule ought to be lowered and that
one changed, but he is not going to trust
the democratic party to do 1t.
And what is the outlook for the com.
ing campaign? The third parties do not
promise to disturb the normal strength
of the main parties; and "cattle is still
81 on the hoof"J
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
st. Johnsbury Has a Candidate.

The promotion of Judge Stafford to
the supreme court of the District of Col
umbia will leave a vacancy in the Yer
mont supreme court bench which Gov.
Mccullough will have to fill, and the
Caledonia county bar have united on
Harry Blodgett and will urge his ap.
pointment. Mr.. Blodgett has been a
member of the Vermont bar since 1873,
and is generally recognized as one OF the
most learned attorneys in this section Of
the state. He was states attorney for
two terms and one of the Caledonia
county senator's in 1898, serving on the
most important committees in the legis.
lature, the Judiciary and railroad com
mittees. Besides being splendidly
equipped for the position, there is a geo
graphical fitness in the appointment, as
after Judge Stafford's retirement, there
will be no judge on the bench from either
Orleans, Essex or Caledonia counties
St. Johnsbury is the natural center fol
each of these counties and the next
judge ought to be appointed from this
town, and his name ought to be Harry
Blodgett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

dress. Congress adjourned at p. m.
the next day and many members hast
ened to leave for their homes.
The Mormon trial has been continued.
The Vermont maple sugar party on
Tuesday night was a great success,
nearly 400 persons gathering at the Ma
tional Rifles armory to partake of the
good cheer and hear the brilliant adj
dresses from former sons Of Vermont.
They were full of anecdotes and there
was general good time. the speeches
OVERLOOKING with expressions of loyalty
to the state and Vermont was idealized
to the full.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy OAR
ling and Congressman Haskins were
among the speakers. A. M. c.
Washington. April 30, 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
GRIP THAT FAIL ED
MARROW ESCAPE OF A WELLrKNOWN
FARMER AND HORSEMAN.
One of the Worst Assaults Known-John
III. Robinson Attacked Three Times and
Given Up for Dead.

One of the Worst Assaults Known-John
III. Robinson Attacked Three Times and
Given Up for Dead.
An encounter with highwaymen on q
lonely road in Duchess Co., N. Y, would
have been preferable to the experience
through which Mr.. John II. Robinson,
Of Manchester Bridge, N. Y, actually
passed. In the former case he would
doubtless have been quickly relieved Of
his watch and money, and would have
been left in q more or less bruised and
dazed state by the roadside. But the
loss Of valuables would have been rela-
lively small and within few days he
would have recovered from injuries and
shock. Besides, such an attack would
not be soon, II ever, repeated. Told by
himself, his story is as follows:
ct was attacked three times during
three years by grip, complicated with
pneumonia, and my sufferings were ter
rible. had some of the best physicians
in the county but none of them could
give me any relief from the fearful pains
in the back of my head, just at the base
Of my skull. For two weeks was so
low that no one except the doctor and
my wife was permitted to come into my
room, and once I was given up for dead"
mo one ever had the grip worse than
did unless he died, and would have
died too if it had not been for DIR. Will
halns' Pink Pills for Pale People. I
happened to read of two cases of grip
that had been cured by them, SO got
box. After had taken one box felt
much better, and three boxes cured me
completely. know this medicine is
grand good thing and heartily recon-
mend it as the only thing that saved my
1ife.''
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are such an
excellent remedy for the grip and it's
after effects, because they expel poison
from the blood, supply tonic and nutri-
tive elements to every organ and nerve,
and, in short, forward all the processes
that tend to rapid and complete recovery
One of the most striking results of the
use of DIR. Williams Pink Pills in cases
of influenza is that the depression, which
is such trying characteristic Of the dis
ease and which often takes suicidal
phase, is succeeded by elasticity of
spirits. This great remedy is sold by all
druggists throughout the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
An Advertising Thought.

The newspaper-reading public nova
days look for something more than mere
news" in it's journals. The purchase
and sale of the commodities are among
the most important events OF everyday
life. Therefore the wise merchant tells
the public what he wants to sell, and
there is no better way to convey this in
formation than by advertising. To be
sure, his news" does not come by cable,
telegraph or over the editors desk, but
it is very important news all the same.
t Printers Ink, April II. 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

Among the names mentioned for dele
gates to the national democratic conven-
ton are Elisha May of this place, N. A.
Billiard, of Burlington, E. ]. Tiffany, oil
Bennington, and c. w. Melcher of Barre.
This would make good strong team for
Judge Parker as it is believed that these
men favor him. The democratic state
convention will be held at Burlington
Tune %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

The Vermont delegation at the Chicago
convention may have a chance to vote
for a distinguished Vermonter for vice
president. as Washington gossip now
points to Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw as Mr.. Roosevelt's running mate.
Mr.. Shaw has made a record n the
treasury department and comes from a
state that has furnished some notable
public men for the Roosevelt admins
tration
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

Col. E. c. Benton of Boston has been
elected one of the delegates at large to the
republican national convention in con-
test which was full of interesting features.
Col. Benton was an easy winner in the
Massachusetts, convention, and his many
friends in St. Johnsbury and Essex
this recognition of his loyalty to the
party as well as his ability.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

This Spontaneous" newspaper boom
for Mr.. DeBoer, who has previously
emphatically declined to be a candidate
for governor, need not disturb the friends
of Candidate Bell. They know it is
merely case of "You press the button;
we do the rest''
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
The Progress of the War.

Two important events in the war
have occurred the past week. the sinking
of japanese transport and decisive
land battle. Two Russian torpedo boats
captured the Kinshiu Maru, carrying
400 tons of rice, military stores, 1900
tons of coal and four Hotchkiss guns.
Seventeen officers, IS coolies and 65
sailors were captured and the rest of the
crew to the number of nearly 100 were
drowned when the ship blew up. The
first real battle of the war took place
last week and ended Sunday in victory
for the japanese, after several days
fighting. The japanese troops met
resistance in crossing the Yalu river and
the five days of fighting which followed
was largely with the artillery. The first
Japanese army under Gen. Kuroki forced
their passage of the river, with a gallant
infantry charge, covering a frontage of
four miles, and drove the Russians from
Chiu- tien-Cheng, which is ten miles north
of Antung. After turning the left flank
of the Russian army the Japanese swept
away the new front interposed by the
Russians and silenced the Russian guns
on the heights. The losses were about
equal, the Russians losing 800 men and
the Japanese 700. while the japanese
captured % quick- firing guns, 20 Russian
officers and some of their troops. The
Russians, under command of Gen. Sass
Hitch, retreated on the road to Lioa-
Yang, which is the Pekin road Accord
ing to the japanese report these opera
tions were extended over six days of
continuous fighting. This tact, with the
report of the Russian general as to the
effectiveness of the Japanese artillery in
the final struggle, make it plain that the
Russians have made vigorous defense
of their positions along the Yalu, that
they have failed entirely to prevent the
crossing in force of the japanese, and
that they have been driven back by
hard and skillful fighting. There was no
surprise. There was no indication of
any strategic purpose to draw the Jap
anese into difficult situation. There
was definite and strong effort to stop
the japanese at the Yalu. 1t has failed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

A Rutland despatch to the Boston
Herald says that chestnuts were planted
in that city last week and that this is the
first time that this variety of trees has
ever been seen there. That will hardly
be believed by the readers of the Rutland
Herald who have sometimes detected a
chesnutty flavor in its columns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

The American Bible League is holding
meetings in New York this week to pro-
test against the attacks of the higher
critics upon the Inspiration and authen-
city of the scriptures. Apropos of this
gathering, the following incident ap-
peared in the last Congregationalist:
A document in French was recently
placed at each United States senator's
desk. Senator Tillman said there were
not seven men in the senate who would
know the Lords Prayer if they saw it
in French. Senator Hoar. who heard
this entirely safe guess, added. Perhaps
so, perhaps so; but that would not be
because they can't read French"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

Is the editor of the Burlington Free
Press aspiring to be humorist as well
as Trainer OF party platforms Here, for
instance, is a flattering notice of Judge
Stafford, but he is called a successful
politician. and worse than that, ''un-
swearing as judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
DO You REALIZE

how much Of all that is best in
life reaches you through. the gate
way Of sight, and how dependent
you are upon your eyes for most
Of your joys?
They are working l6 hours each
day. Has it never occurred to
you that they may need attention.
Consultation Free.
A. S. HASkINS,
so Railroad ST., ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

Large numbers of ready.m made cot
tages are being shipped to the Amazon
from New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Couldn't Re side Tracked.

Vermont is well honored, and a man
who deserved anything but the side track
gets recognition in the appointment of
Wendell P. Stafford of the Vermont
supreme court to the bench of the
supreme court of the District of Colum-
bia. Judge Stafford is a man gifted as an
orator and a writer, and a thorough
legal scholar. It is not really a promo
ton, but it takes brilliant man into a
position and men of his own profession,
where he will be more likely to make him.
self felt Boston Record.
Adorned and DIgnifed the Bench.
Hon. Wendell Phillips Stafford's pro-
motion by appointment to the bench OF
the Supreme court of the District OF Colum-
bia will be learned with feelings of plea
sure through Vermont. MIR. Stafford has
been an able lawyer, prominent citizen
and man who took broad and intel
ligent interest in public affairs. As a judge
he has adorned and dignified the bench of
Vermont. In bis new position his friends
are warranted in assuming that he will
add to his present enviabIe reputation.
Il Montpelier Argus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Judge Stafford's Appointment.
suggested for United States Senate

Suggested for United States Senator.
The appointment of Judge Wendell p.
Stafford of the Vermont supreme court to
the bench of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia is a recognition by
the President of one of the most brilliant
men in Vermont, and, if he accepts the
new position, the judiciary of his state
will lose member who has contributed
much to its dignity and the soundness of
its decisions, as well as literary character
to its opinions. Judge Stafford is an
honest, independent, forceful man, of rare
gifts as an orator and writer, and a
thorough legal scholar. He has long
been regarded by those who know him
as not the sort of man to be shelved or
sidetracked, but destined to achieve ma
tional prominence if he lives. 1t may be
questioned whether the appointment
yesterday can really be considered pro-
motion from the position he now occu-
pies. 1t may, however, lead to some
higher position later, as was the case
with Judge Pritchard, who has been
promoted to the United States circuit
bench. and it ought not to remov e Judge
Stafford from consideration when the
time comes for Vermont to select new
United States senator.-[Springheld
(Mass.) Republican.
More of His Kind Needed in Vermont.
The promotion of Judge Wendell P.
Stafford of the supreme court of Vermont
to be a justice of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia will remove from
the activities of a state that sadly needs
more of his kind of men promising
young jurist whose career has thus far
reflected credit upon the bar and the
bench, to say nothing of the good old
New England influences under which he
was reared.
Judge Stafford is of that type of the
younger generation that is taking his
profession and bis responsibilities to the
public and to the state seriously, and
that is putting forward a constant en-
deavor to live such life of modest use
fulness as may not only be faithful to the
traditions of the fathers, but serve pres
emit interests in their turn and
help to give that impetus to better
| thought and better doing that the old
state needs so much. There are plenty
more like him, of course, and his plate
will be filed, but it is a great pity that
the resources of this little state are not
sufficient to offer greater inducemene
| than they do for her deserving sons to
remain with her and share their successes
with her.
| But opportunity has knocked at Judge
Stafford's door. and JOY go with him as
| he answers the summons.-[St. Albans
MESSENGER
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harbor board. of which Major y. II.
Hutton is the president and engineer.
Major Hutton spent several years in the
engineering service Of the United States
Government. He has had charge Of Bal
timore harbOr for more than a quarter
OF 4 century and knows its needs. The
plan as prepared is his own, and it has
met with general favor among shipping
men This improved harbOr will prove
one Of the great blessings from the fire.
and will give Baltimore an unexcelled
water front
The wharf plan was slightly changed
the other morning, al a conference DC
tween the burned district commission
and the railroad, and other interests de-
string wharf space. II was decided 70
make piers and s. 200 feet wide each.
with a l50-fo0t dock between IL m. Pier
6, along Jones Falls. is TO be Wtdened
by nifty feet, which will give II total
width Of 10 feet The length Of the
piers IS to remain the same. Pier will
have $500 square feet. pier 2. $4,000
square feet; pier 3, $4,000 square feet:
200 900 square feet. The size of pier 1
cannot be determined until after the
powerhouse of the United Railways and
Electric Company is disposed Of.
The New Market Space.
Another blessing will be the new mar
ket space. The old Space was well
known as a territory of disorderiy
houses and saloons. The new Space"
will be an altogether different place. A
movement Is now on foot TO limit NE
number Of drinking saloons IN the ter
ritory, and there Is good prospect Of
success. The mayor and city council ap-
prove the movement and will help II
along. as will also the liquor license
board Modern market places are be
ing prepared for the entire space by the
burned district commission with the as
sistance of City Councilman William A.
Elsenbrandt. The wholesale produce
market. the fish market. and "A first
class retail market viii be located
there. in addition to the Maryland In
stitute OF Art and Design. which will
erect a new building fronting on Balti-
more Street and extending back to Wa
ter An engine and truck house will be
located in the territory, 70 afford fire
protection to the new wharves ond the
market territory. as well as the central
and southeastern sections Of the city.
now so badly in need Of more protec-
ton
Mayor Timanus came into office on
Tuesday. May 81. the day following the
gic death OF Mayor McLane. Mt. Ii
manus had been president OF the second
branch OF the city council, and the vice
mayor of the city. He mas had consii-
cradle experience in municipal affairs.
having served several terms IN the city
council No man is better equipped 10
carry on the great work now before The
municipal government OF Baltimore. II
was fortunate that the CITY had S,Icn a
man as Mr. Timanus to step in ana com
plete the work 50 well started by Mr..
McLane.
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hand and commended for his activity
and his interest in helping 10 build
greater Baltimore
There are many one and two-story
buildings going up. They are To be use q
mostly for Office and bank purposes, and
are models Of aTchitecture-by no means
shabby in appearance or inside appoint
ments. Building Inspector Preston. who
passes on all plans for new buildings be
fore the permits can be issued by tuc
municipal government. says the char
acter Of buildings now being planned Is
far above the average. and that these
structures. when ready for occupancy.
will surprise everybody. Mr. Preston is
an experienced builder, and knows
whereof he speaks
Gave World an Example
Baltimore has taught the world les
son IN the way Of planning the rchabiu-
tation Of "a city destroyed by fire or
water or wind Here Is the way Balti-
more went about il:
The day after the fire Mayor Robert
VI. McLane summoned the leading busi-
ness and financial men of the city to
his office IN the City Hall for the dis
cussiOn Of means for rebuilding the
N---aNNA NA7AA III WHICH, NbNfIfu al area
Of 100 acres in the very heart Of the
city. National, State. and city Iegis-
latOrs were present II was decided 70
appoint citizens emergency commit
tee for the purpose of preparing and
reporting 70 the mayor a general plan
for rebuilding the city. Many Of the
streets in the district were narrow and
crooked, without uniform building lines
q nd ygr1rl hrrvHv17.- -.
the sidewalks
mayor. organized at once with the late
william keySer, manufacturer and
phllanthrODlSt. as general chairman
The committee lost no time in getting
down 10 work, and Immediately appoint
ed number Of subcommittee 10 CON
slider the different needs Of the citv
II was decided TO widen Straightcu and
extend he principal streets In the ter
ritoTy, and G K. Lord, former vice
president Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, was made chairman
Of the subcommittee N street improve
ments. IN weeks time the commit
tees reported, and the general com
mittee adopted a comprehensive plan.
This was at once reported TO the mayor.
and later on II was decided that the
improvements should be placed in charge
Of a burned district commission
The Legislature Acts.
A bill was then prepared for the Legis-
lature and the burned district commits
sion act speedily passed. 1t provided for
d commission Of two Democrats and two
Republicans. with the mayor as a mem
Der eX-offcio. Mr.. McLane lost no time
in selecting the following as the person
mel of the commission: Col. Sherlock
Swami, c. K. Lord, Reuben Foster, and
John T. Graham. Colonel Swami was
elected chairman OF the commission.
which met for organization on March -.
The commission at once approved the
Of the citizens emer-
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~ ALTIMORE is emerging from its
X ashes. When reconstruction has
- brought finished results. and all