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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-03-23
Probate of Will.
MARY S. woopRUFF's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, So.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
the 18th day of March, A. D. 1904.
An instrument purporting to be the last
late of ST. Johnsbury, in said district, de-
ceased, being presented to court by Daniel
Q. Woodruff, the executor therein named for
probate: 1t is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified
to appear at session of said court, to be held
End day Of Apri1. 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 success
lively in the CALIFORNIAN, printed at st. Johns
bury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court Attest:
WALTER p SMITH, Judge.
true copy of Record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-03-23
MONTPELIER AND
WELLS RIVER R. r.
In EFFECT JUNE 22. 1908.
GOING WEST.

In EFFECT JUNE 81. 1908.
GOING WEST.
Trains leave Wells River daily except SUM-
day at ~5.45, O.3O a. M, II 40, 33o p. M.
for South Ryegate, Groton, Marshheld,
P1ainfeld, Montpelier and Barre
Arrive Montpelier, 1000, 11.5O a. M,
Arrive Barre, 1905, a. m., 1910, noon,
GOING EAST.
Leave Barre at 100 M. 12.45. $40
n M Leave Montpelier at 800 a. M, 10,
$40 p. m. ArriveWe1ls River at e.25 a. M,
FPS, 6.23 p. m.
*Mixed
fStops only for passengers to and, from
w. A. STOwELL, Cen Mgr.
F. w. STANYAN, Superintendent.
F. w. MORSE, Gen. Pass. Agt-
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ST. j. & L. G. Railroad
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect Oct. ~, 1908.
Trains EaSf.bOuud leave

In effect Oct. IL, 19Oo.
Trains Easf-bOund leave
Swanton, s. O5 a. m, 400 p. m.
East Swanton. 8. 10 a. M. 4 o5 p m.
Cambridge juno, $50 a. m, 6.22 p. m.
HYDE Park, SO a. M. $50 p. m.
Morrisvi1le, 1908 a. M, is p m.
Hardwick, .33 a. m z: 45 p. M
Greensboro, 1885 a. M, SOC p. m.
Danyille. III IS a. M, 8 as p. m.
St. Johnsbury, arrive. ~ p 90 m; s; 81 p; M.
North Concord. 800 p. M, $50 p. m.
Luenenburg, arrive, 3.25 p. M, 615 p M
Trains West-bOund leave
Lunenburg. 90 a. m 13O p. m.
North Concord, 7.39 a m, 1.54 p. m.
St. Johns bury, arrive, $50 a. M, 2 20 p m.
" leave, 700 a. rn., 4.OS p. m.
Danville, 100 a. M, 4.4O p. m.
Greensboro, S.Os a. M, $50 p. M
Hardwick, 1926 a. m 5 81 p. m.
Morrisville, 8 55 a. M, 6O7 p m.
Hyde Park. 9.O4 a. M, 6.29 p. M
Cambridge June, $50 a. M, 6 :55 p. M.
East Swanton, 1887 a. NJ. $40 p. M
Swanton, arrive, 11.42 a. m, s.1o p. m.
H. E. FOLSOM, Supt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-03-23

Norman A. Page, for many years pro-
prietor of the Bardwell house livery,
Rutland, died Friday night at the age of
81 years. He was a well known man
and prominent Mason.
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Ripan's Tabules

Doctors find good prescription for man
kind. The cent packet is enough for usual
occasions. The family bottle $50 cents) con-
tains supply for year. All druggists sell
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Time Tables.
Boston & Maine Railroad
Connecticut and Passumpsic Division.


WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect Oct. IL, 1908.
Trains South Inbound leave
sherbrooke. 500, 1000 a: M, e;15 p M
Newport. 100 a. M, 1885, 800. 11.2o,
11.35 p m.
Coventry. ITO a. M. 4. 10 p. m.
Barton Landing. 7.2o a. M, 4.22, 11.54
Barton, IL OF, Z. "a a. m, !. 20. 81, *11. SO
South Barton. 7.45 a. m Asp p. m.
Sutton, Sol a. M, 5.O6 p. m.
LyndonviIle. 1895, 1888. $50, 11.5o a.
M, 2.o3. $50 p. m.
St Johnsbury Center. s.44 a. M. "12oa.
s.. johnsbury, 1888, 1.15. $50 am. 1910.
Passumpsic. 8, OF a. m. +1a:1e. 500 p. m.
Barnet. 1888, OF a. m. 1890. 6. II p. m.
McIndoes, 1.39, e24 a. M. 1896, 6.25
Ryegate. e.33 a. M, %12.45, ia p. m.
Wells River, 1,35. 1.o5. $50. a. M. LOO,
White River Junction. arrive, 800, Gas.
II 80 a. M, $50, $50 p. m.
Boston arrive, 7.so. 500 a. m. 1925.
4.3O, 4.45, 7.05. 500 p. M
Trains North-bound leave
Boston, 900, 1000 a. M. LOO, LIS, 73O,
White River Junction. 1880, els. sos a.
M, / as, 40, 9.55 D.
Wells River. 2-2s, 2.35, e.52 a M. 322,
8. 80 $50 p m.
McIndoes, 2.51, 1912 a. M. $50. FOG
p. M
Barnet, 256, 1919 a. M, 3.57, 7.12 m.
East Barnet, 1925 a. M, 4v4, -7;d7 p. m.
Passumpsic, 1898 a. M, Is. 1926 p. m:
ST. Johnsbury, sos, 3.1s. 1915 a. M, 400,
St. Johnsbur , Center, 1852 a. M. 4.as,
#7.41 p. M.
Lyndon, II o3 a. M, 4:47. 1852 p. M.
Lyndonville. $50. $40, II ,12 a. M, 4.2o,
4.55, 1856 p. m.
West Burke, 3.57 80 a. M, 1888, 5.12
p. m.
Sutton, 1877 a. M, $40 p.
South Barton, 11.63 a. M, 5. 81 p. M
Barton, 4.15 80 a. M, 1905, 500, 5.4S
= Barton Landing, 4.4s a. M, 1918, 1910,
6.01 p.
Newport, 4.4O, $50 a. m, ~ 33, 5.2o,
GAO, LOO p.
Sherbrooke, arrive, us a. M, $50, 3.1o
p. m.
Flag station.
Stops for passengers to or from connect
ing roads or divisions.
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TO HELP ALASKA TRADE.
many Ports Named Where Carsoes
Can BE Landed.

"any Ports Named Where Cargoes
Can BE Landed.
Washington, Aug IO.-An impor
tant step looking toward the encour-
agement of commercial interests in
Alaska, has been taken by the treasury
oeI artment. Assistant Secretary Ar
mold has addressed letter to Collector
OF Customs Jarvis, approving the col
rector recommendation that list of
Iorty-five places on the coast which
are not regular ports or supports of en-
try be designated as special landing
places for vessels.
Under the law no vessel can land q
cargo at point on the coast which is
not regular port or SUPPORT, unless
such point has been specially desig-
mated by the treasury department.
heretofore these points have been few
and the matter has caused much en-
oarrassment to vessel owners and to
persons interested in various enter
prlses on ut-of-the-way parts of Alas
ka, which are not ON the regular routes
of travel.
These are the landing places desig-
mated in the department. letter to Col
lector Jarvis:
benner's Bay, Copper Mountain,
Chilkat, Hadley, Haines, Hattie Camp,
kell Bay, Loring, Petersburg, Hun
ter's Bay, Chilkoot, Funter Bay, How
kan, Kassan Bay, Killisuoo, Quadra
Bay, Shakan, Metlakatlah, Karluk
Bluff City, Sulzer, Sum Dunn, Taku,
Yankee Cove, Chignik, Ellemar, La
Touche, Seldovia, Uyak, Kotzebue
Sound, Solomon, Rodman Bay, Sitkoh
Bay, Snetitsham, Thorn Arm, Wynn
dam Bay, Catella, Cold Bay, Kayak,
Seward, Yakutat, Bristol Bay, Colo
vim, Nushegak, Port Clarence.
These places are officially designated
as places "for landing coal, salt, rail
road iron and other like articles in
bulk, and the object in providing the
SO additional facilities is to encourage
Legitimate enterprises in tn territory
1t is provided in the order that cargoes
shall be landed only under the super
vision of customs inspector, detailed
from some of the regular ports or sub
ports, and that the per diem compensa-
ton and the expenses of this inspector
are to be borne by the vessel owners or
shippers, and not by the government.
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j. j. HILL FOR GOVERNOR.
Minnesota Democrats Want Rail-
road President to Run.

Minnesota Democrats Want Rail-
road President to Run.
st. Paul. Mimi, Aug. 1O.--Presi-
dent J. J. Hill, of the Great Northern
railway, is being urged by L. T. Ros-
ing, G.. d. 0'Brien and other equally
powerful Democratic leaders to de-
clare himself candidate for guberna-
torial honors and run for governor of
M innesota.
The Hill boom has passed the forma-
tive stage and is q factor to be reck-
oned with in the present political stu
alton. Mr.. Hills personal influence is
powerful and many conservative men
believe he could carry the state Glands
down." John Lind is te only other
available candidate whom it is be-
lieved could defeat Robert 9. Dunn,
nominated by the Republicans, and he
has declared himself out of politics al
together.
The boom of the railroad president
is meeting with less opposition than
would have been expected. The great
merger fight has been followed by a
reaction. Mr.. Hills personal popular
ity was perhaps never greater. At
tempts to secure statement of his po-
sition from Mr.. Hill have been with
out success.
Intimate friends have said for him
that he will be glad to accept the Dem
ocravic nomination if he finds that the
party in Minnesota is united in desir-
ing that he make the run. Should he
enter the field it is prophesied that the
campaign will be exceedingly hot and
that the Democrats will put up such a
fight as has never before been equalied
in this state.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13
Kill Army by Bolts.

We may really be on the verge Of
the millennium, for NJ. Emile Guar
mini has come to the conclusion that IL
will soon be possible to destroy armies
by lightning. Receiving shock from
q wireless telegraph apparatus through
an umbrella. he experimental with
a Ruhmkorfr coil, and found that
shocks could be transmitted through
the air with moderate currents. He
concludes that the energy of 1000
horse power, at 100000 volts, could be
concentrated by antennae so as to de-
stroy life at distance OF twelve miles
The present difficulty. which he be-
lieves will be soon overcome. Is that or
and directing the electric
waves.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13

Portland So Overrun That Large Eek
ira Police Force Is Put On.

Portland So Overrun That Large Ex-
ira Police Force Is Put On.
Portland, Ore, Aug. 8.-During the
past few weeks robberies and holdups
have been of such frequent occurrence
in this city that condition of affairs
bordering on state of terror prevails.
To circumvent the thugs, thieves and
outlaws in their hold on the city,
Chief of Police Hunt has ordered out
an extra number of policemen and dep
uties and will also add to this army Of
protection seventeen men who will be
especially detailed to ride upon street
cars in the suburban districts to guard
the passengers and railroad employees
from the highwaymen, whose particu-
lar vocation during the past week or
ten days has been the holding up Of
street cars in unprotected localities.
chief Hunt has alec advised business
men and others whose occupations
keep them out late in the night to arm
themselves and to shoot If necessary.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13
TO EQUALIZE TAXES.
State Board Will Meet at Olympia
Sept. u.

State Board Will Meet at Olympia
Sept. q.
Olympia, Aug. 8.-State Auditor
Atkinson, chairman of the state board
of equalization. announces that the
state board of equalization, pursuant
to law, will meet at Olympia on Sep
TENDER and continue in session for
twenty days.
In speaking of the coming meeting,
Mr.. Atkinson said that from unofficial
reports received from the various coun-
ties of the staae the valuations this
year have very largely increased, and
that there is no doubt in his mind but
that the total valuation Of all property
in this state will be augmented this
year in the neighborhood of something
over $40, 200, 900. This will give the
state total valuation of about $500,
O0O, 900, or more. The valuations one
year ago amounted to 1900, 900, show
ing the state of Washington to be the
wealthiest of all the far Western states
except California, and to have greater
wealth and valuations than California
when area and population are taken
into consideration.
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NOTE OF WARNING INTO A TORRENT
TRAIN PLUNGES THROUGH WEAK
ENED BRIDGE.
Over a Hundred of the Hundred
aud Seventy-Ftve Passengers
Undoubtedly Perished. -Spec ia1
Relief Train Brings Seven to
Pueblo.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. Strain No IL,
the Missouri Pacific flyer, crashed
through bridge over an arroyo, or
ordinarily dry creek, near Eden, on the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad, about
eight miles from Pueblo late last eve
ming
1t is estimated that of the 1875 pas
sengers on board the Inflated train,
between eighty and one hundred lost
their lives, either under the waters of
the raging torrent or beneath the
wreckage.
Upon the news reaching Pueblo a
special train bearing all the available
surgeons and the Rio Grande and Mis-
souri, Pacific fficials left for the scene.
About ii o'clock second train, car
rylng stretchers and collins and num-
Der of officials was sent out from the
Union station.
About | "a a. m the relief train re-
turned to the city, bringing those who
had escaped with their lives, number
ing about seventeen, all so farr as now
known who have not fallen victims to
the disaster.
Seattle, Aug. Git is learned that
DR.. James B. MacGregor, Ballard &
city health officer, and his fiancee,
Miss Stella Nc Donald, of Pueblo,
Colo, were among the victims of the
train wreck near Eden, Colo, Sunday
evening, in which nearly one hundred
persons were killed.
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Soldiers From Alaska.

Seattle, Aug. S.-Seven companies
Of United States infantry stationed for
the past two years at the various mill.
tary posts throughout Alaska, arrived
on the transport Buford, which came
in Saturday night from Nome, via
Skagway. They are companies A, B,
G and ID. of the First battalion of the
Eighth infantry; and M, of the Third
battalion of the Eighth infantry, and
| of the Thirteenth infantry. The lat
ter company is ordered to the Presidio
at San Francisco. Companies A, b,
G and ID left last night by rail for Fort
Slocum, New York, and l and M for
Fort Niagara, New York.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13
JAPANs CONSTITUTION.

Important Difference Between 1t and
Constitutions of Western Nations.
There is an important difference be-
tween the constitutions of western ma
tons and that of Japan. The former
are the outcome OF popular uprisings
against the tyranny of rulers-in other
words, OF demand. as of natural
right, by the people. Consequently.
even in monarchical Europe. constitu-
tons are drawn in such terms as to lay
the greatest stress upon popular rights,
while. at the same time. curtailing the
power Of the sovereign. The Japanese
constitution. on the other hand. ema-
mated from the Emperor. the fountain
head OF all power. Before the people
dreamed Of popular rights or of par
lament, the Emperor had already
marked out the grand policy OF estab-
fishing constitutional government In
the future. because Of his evident de-
sire and purpose to elevate the coun-
try to an equal place among the civil
lied nations Of the world, not only be-
cause he wished 1t, but also because
that course was in strict accordance
with the national policy bequea thed by
his imperial ancestors. Following that
policy. our constitution was drawn up
with close adherence to and careful
preservation Of the fundamental prin-
ciple Of the imperial government from
time immemorial.
In form, however, II Is similar to
western constitutions, with this differ
ence, that the text of our constitutions
contains only the fundamental princi-
Piles of State. namely, the prerOgatives
OF the Emperor; the rights and duties
OF the people; the powers Of Parlia-
ment; the powers and duties of minis
tiers of state and judiciary and finance.
These are all embodied In seventy six
articles. Matters of detail. SUCH for
example, as provisions relating to tho
rules and proceedings Of Parliament,
the laws for the election Of members,
the national budget etc. are separated
from articles enunciating fundamental
principles, and are embodied in laws
supplementary to the constitution and
enacted at the same time.-Baron
kentaro Kaneko's THE Magma Charta
of Japan" in the Century.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13
Knight Commander Adiudged Prize

Vladivostok, Aug. 8.-The prize
court has adjudged the sunken steamer
Knight Commander and its cargo a
lawful prize. The trial of the case
and an investigation of the steamers
papers. ETC., is said to have established
that the cargo, consisting principally
OF railway material, was consigned
through Japanese port to Chemulpo,
Leading fairly to the inference that it
was destined for use on the military
railway under construction from Seoul
TO the Yalu
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-13
NEWSBOYS DETECTIVES
Watchful Of the Conduct of Street Lads
Under Their Auspices.

Watchful OF the Conduct of Street Lad.
Under Their Auspices.
1t is a sad day when a member of
the Toledo Newsboys' Associa ton goes
wrong, and 1t is especially sad for the
boy. The detective work under the
system adopted by the association Is 50
thorough that the wrongdoer is quick
ly brought to cover.
A few Of the new members Of the
association are inclined to follow the
methods adopted by some men Of got
ting rich in hurry, and when quar-
ter or more is given, the boy Is at
times tempted to run away. little real
hide his theft. Happily, however. such
cases are rare, and 1t is seldom q car
rier goes wrong.
A few days ago lady on Adams
street gave a carrier a new dollar bill
for two weeks delivery Of a local pa
per. The youngster, boy of IL, took
the money to get change, and did not
return. The case was at once brought
to the attention of Mr.. Gunckel. Tho
name Of the boy could not be given,
but the style of his hat and color Of
necktie and shirt was sufficient de-
scription for the watchful eyes Of the
officers Of the association who were set
to work on the case.
The Executive Committee was mott
fed. and in three days the boy was
found. He was told that he must go
to the woman. apologize for what he
had done and pay her what he owed
her. 1t was bitter dose. but II had
to be swallowed. After II was all over
the little fellow said: 81 am glad now
l went to the lady and Strengthened IL
all up. for the stealing of that dollar
worried me 80 couldn't sleep. ] will
never again be dishonest"
The boy is a bright lad, and the
temptation to take what did not be-
long to him grew out Of evil associa-
ton, as he said when charged with
the theft that "other boys did It,"
Mr.. Gunckel is determined to break
up this bad habit and is being backed
by the officers Of the association and
the large per cent of the members who
realize that such an act brings dis
grace to the association. - Toledo
Blade.
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WHEAT MAKES BIG JUMP.
Gain ON Chicago Board of Over IL
Cents In Eight Days.

Gain ON Chicago Board OF over io
Cents In Eight Days.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-Wheat scored a
sensational advance yesterday under a
furious demand from bullss and bears
alike. For September delivery, the
principal trading option, there was a
bulwge of 7S cents, but this was
outstripped by the figures for other
months, December and May each scor-
ing an advance of IA cents ON top
of an almost unprecedented gain OF y
cents bushel during the preceding
week.
On reports that the spring wheat
oron in the Northwest is being largely
DESTROYED by black rust, every trader
seemingly who was short, became fran
tic to cover his trades.
September closed at 81 and May az
xl oil 7-S.
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ENGLAND'S POSITION.
Balfour Makes Statement In House
of Commons.

OF Commons.
London, Aug. l0-In the house OF
commons, Premier Balfour, replying
to a question ON the subject, said the
British government adheres to its con-
tention that there was no adequate
justification for the sinking of the
British steamer Knight Commander by
the Vladivostok squadron.
The premier made a general state
ment Of the governments views In the
Malacca and Knight Commander
cases. He pointed out that the gov
ernment's objection to the seizure OF
the Malacca was based entirely on the
British contention that ships issuing
from the Black sea under the CONNER
cial flag of Russia were incompetent TO
transform themselves into cruisers.
"We demonstrated, therefore, very
strongly with the Russian government,
and they showed desire to meet us,
continued Mr.. Balfour, but an I'M
portant thing to remember is that 1t Is
an entirely new issue. 1t is the hrst
time any such incident has occurred
since the treaty of Paris or the treaty
of London, on which our objection Is
based, have come into existence. Inc
actual arrangement reached was In
the nature of compromise.
Il confess l have not the smallest
feeling of regret that we did our Dest
to meet Their ussian government, VINO
on their side, made no impracticsDie
suggestions in the matter. The gov
eminent has admitted the right TO cap
ture by allowing an examination Oh
the Malacca.
Regarding the knight Commander,
she was sunk on the ground that IL was
extremely difficult to bring her in'o
port, and because in the opinion OF the
Russian officers she was carrying COIL
traband.
1--WE adhere to our contention that
these circumstances, whether True VI
not, afford no JUSTIFICATION for sinking
neutral ship. We have not aoah
doned our position in the smallest ae
gree"
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AS TO CONTRABAND.
HAY SAYS FUEL is NOT ON THE
LIST.
principle That Imports Are for
War Purposes Might Be Ex
tended Until All Goods Are on
Contraband List--An Incident of
West African Conference.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-"The recop.
milton in principle of the treatment of
coal and other fuel and raw cotton as
absolutely contraband of war might
ultimately lead to total inhibition of
the sale by neutrals to the people of
belligerent states of all articles which
could be converted into military uses.
Such an extension of the principle by
treating coal and fuel and raw cotton
as absolutely contra band of war simply
because they are shipped by a neutral
to a non blockaded port of belliger.
ent could not appear to be in accord
with the reasonable and lawful rights
of a neutral commerce"
This is a summary of a declaration
by Secretary Hay on the right of neu-
tral nations during war. 1t was en-
bodied in circular to American am
bassadors in Europe, which was issued
from the state department June 10 last
but which for some reason was with
held from the public, although certain
shippers who inquired at the state de-
partment after their rights were sup
piled with copies.
The ciruclar is based on declara-
ton by the Russian government that
coal and other fuel have been declared
contraband.
Refers to West African Conference.
Secretary Hay directs attention to
the West African conference in 1894,
pnooio foNIy 70
vigorously from the inclusion of coal
amongst articles contra band of war,
and declared that she would categoric-
ally refuse her consent to any articles
in any treaty or instrument whatever
which would imply recognition as such
Due note is made of the fact that
raw cotton could be made into cloth
ing for the military uses of a belliger-
ent, but the secretary adds that mil
itary use for the supply of army or gar
rison might possibly be made of foods
tufts of every description which might
be shipped from neutral ports to the
non blockaded ports of belligerent.
"The principle under consideration
might, therefore," he says, "be ex-
tended 80 as to apply to every article
of human use, which might be declar
ed contraband of war simply because
1t might ultimately become useful to
belligerent for military purpose.
Fuel and Cotton Necessary.
The secretary speaks of coal and 9TH
er fuel and cotton as being employed
for great many innocent purposes,
and that many nations are dependent
on them for the conduct Of inoffensive
industries, adding:
And no sufficient presumption of
an intended warlike use seems to be
afforded by the mere fact of their des-
tination to belligerent port.