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The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
THURSDAY. JANUARY IA.

Olly the lower house of the legis-
lature was In session today, the sen
ate being absent on a Junketing trip
10 the new Sun6ower convict farm
The feature of the house session was
the report OF the committee on ap-
proprlations regarding the annual ap-
preparation for the support OF the COM
mon schools, and recommending that
III, ,125,0 900, not including the poll taxes
retained In the counties where collect
ed, be set aside for this purpose.
For the first time this session a
minority committee report was sub
mitted, signed by six members, Messrs
ID. l.. Ross, G. s. Stevens, r r. VIII
iams, r. E Caruthers, J. E Caradiae
and S. N Collier, and somewhat
strange to relate, the minority favored
a larger appropriation than the ma
jority, urging that s1,250,000 be set
aside as al annual allowance for the
schools, which Is the same figure as
that for the past two years.
The minority report recites that the
amount recommended by the majority
is not sufficient to maintain the schools
for the constitutional period Of four
months, and that there Is no necessity
for cutting down the amount, In view
OF the present prosperous condition OF
the State. The opinion largely pre-
walls that the minority report will be
adopted. The bill will be called up for
passage at an early date.
Mr.. Greayes offered bill to amend
Section 1892 Of the Code, in reference
to the unlawful sale of liquors, so as
to increase the penalty and make the
Imprisonment mandatory.
Nothing further of special Interest
developed during the day. and the
house adjourned until Friday
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
BY Way Of Contrast.

A very strong argument In favor Of
State repositories could have been
found last week by any one who could
have watched the janitors at the
building handling the bags OF silver
that were shipped TO the State treas
urer's Office Fiftythree thousand dol
lars was sent up from the subtreastry
In New Orleans to the State treasury.
II was all silver, and made macy large
sacks. In the first place 1t cost 800
TO transport the money from New Or
leans to Jackson. 1t took much nand-
ling to get Il to Jackson. II took
wagon and a good pair OF horses 20
haul IT from the express Office to the
capitol. and after 1t was landed at
the capitol IL required force OK FIVE
negroes about three hours 10 move it
from the wagon and stock it in the
vaults of the treasury To see the ne
groes handling it in sacks, like it was
rice or meal, impressed many with
the awkwardness Of the system
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
win es a riqht to The Finish.

The prohibltloaists are very active
and very determined TO push the pro-
posed constitutional amendment MAX
Ing the sale of liquor unconstitutional.
The committee having the matter in
charge will meet this week, aud will
adopt the proposed amendment, which
Is TO be introduced at an early date.
The pfc.4ibtlonists claim a majority
of each house, but there are indiea-
tions OF vigorous and determined op-
position and the measure will not have
the smooth sailing anticipated.
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
To Protect Game.

Several bills have already been in.
trodueed making more stringent regu.
Iatlons for the protection of game
There seems to be n strong sentiment
for prohibiting the wholesale slaugh-
ter of game, and some measure along
this line will undoubtedly be passed.
Combined with it there will be pro-
vision also for protecting the non-
game birds and animals from ruth
less slaughter
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
TUESDAY. JANUARY u.

The only notable feature Of the
morning session Of the legislature was
the opening OF the returns and the
declaring Of the result Of the regular
election held in November.
The returns were submitted TO
Speaker Thomas by Secretary of State
Power, and after the list of State Of
ficials had been read and the election
ratified. attention was given TO the
special election held to fill the vacancy
In the Supreme Court clerkship by the
death OF Capt r. w. Brown, and nomi-
nations for the place, in accordance
with the provisions of the constitution
requiring election in the house, were
called for Only two OF the candidates
who participated In the special cleo
ton submitted their names--Hon.
George G. Meyers of Marshal, and W. ].
Brown of Hi1ds.
vice voce vote was taken after
a short debate and Mr.. Meyers was
elected by vote of 95 to 28.
The only feature of the senate ses-
sion was the announcement Of the list
Of committees prepared by Lieut-Go
elect Carter, and the favorable recon-
mendation made. by the committee Oh
the concurrent resolution TO insert the
amendment to section 206, voted upon
last November, in the constitution
A large number of bills, covering
a wide variety of subjects were in
troduced in both houses.
The Committees at Work.
The standing committees of the leg
islature have been announced a1d
both houses will now settle down to
active business. The coming days Of
the session will be replete with tho
routine grind. and at the very outset
the committees have much work be-
fore them. At yesterdays session for
ty-fiye bills were introduced in the
house and twenty-five in the senate,
making total Of ninety-seyen meas
ures that have been offered up to date.
Careful consideration was given the
ablest members in forming the com
mlttees, and a pleasing feature OF the
house list Is the recognition accorded
Hon. s. III. Smith. Of Holmes, who was
the chief oppo7ent of Hon. E. N Thom-
as for the speakership. and the men,
bers are much gratified that the con-
test engendeYed no personal feelings,
as Mr.. Smith IS one Of the ablsst mem
bsrs OF the body.
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
Uniform Text Books.

No sort of fight seems TO be antici-
pated on the school book question, and
a bill providing for uniformity salts
factory to all win doubtless be intro
duced End passed There Is no lobby
on the ground. Indeed, the lobbyist
does net seem to be here at this ses-
sion for any purpose. and the members
of the legislature viii apparently have
no annoyance from this source.
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23
ABOUT SOME BILLS.
Hna a clnoh On His Job.

II is apparent that no change VIII
be made to tho back tax laws further
than 20 raise the limit from 1885 up
10 1895. as suggested by the revenue
agent. The general sentiment of the
legislature Is TO have the back taxes
collected where they have escaped the
assessors. and the revenue agent will
not be i1terfered with.
The Scranton chronicle., 1904-01-23

Stills Of pride lift you above the peo.
pie to-day. and lay you IN puddle to-
morrow---Ram's Horn.
An empty head never has room for new
ideas. Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Ticonderoga Day.

The anniversary of Ticonderoga Day,
Tuesday, May 10, was COMMUNICATED
by the St. John de Crevecoeur Chapter of
the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion by meeting held at the home of
Mrs. Ellen S. Richardson. The subject
conferred about old Salem and its connec-
ton with historic events and personages,
and many interesting facts were brought
to light in talk given by Mrs. Elisha
May.
1t has been for some time the hope of
this organization to bring together some
Of the interesting relics of early times,
which are scattered about in our village
homes, for loan exhibit. Through the
kindness of Mrs. James E. Taylor the old
Paddock place on Main street has been
secured for this purpose. This old
Colonial mansion is one of which St.
Johnsbury may well be proud and the
opening of its doors alone will be sufflci-
ent to arouse an interest. The early
days of June have been determined upon
for the date and persons wishing to add
to the exhibit are asked to notify the
committee appointed to have the collec-
ton in charge: Mrs. w. P. Stafford, Mrs.
P. F. Hazen, Mrs. R. Mackinnon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Annual Scale Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of E. & T. Fairbanks & Co. was held at
the scale office, Wednesday morning,
with President Brown of Boston in the
chair The report of the treasurer showed
a very satisfactory years business, and
the old board of direct ors Were elected
for the ensuing year, 1920 votes being
cast for the following gentlemen:
Samuel N. Brown, Boston; William
Storrs Wells, New York; Charles Fl.
Morse, of Chicago; Henry Fairbanks.
H. N. Turner, John c. Clark, Frank 81.
Brooks, all of st. Johnsbury. The
stockholders also reelected William S.
Boyuton and Edward T. Fairbanks
auditors.
After the annual meeting the directors
organized by electing these officers:
President, S. N. Brown.
Vice President, Henry Fairbanks.
General Manager, Fl. N. Turner.
Sec. and Treas, John c. Clark.
The directors were in session all day,
adjourning through the noon hour to
the Casino where dinner was served by
Caterer Atwood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
County Court Jurors.

The following have been drawn as
petit jurors for the june term Of the Gale
donia county court which convenes here
June z:
Barnet, John w. Rainfall, George A.
Richardson, Wilbur Nelson.
Burke, George Nd. Dean. Nathan !.
Washburn.
Danville, Frank Bickford, Lyman S.
Dole, George W. Armstrong.
Groton. John G. Harvey, Samuel r.
Kicker.
Hardwick, Elmer c. Goodrich, William
e. Lawson, William M. Kibbie.
Kirby, Truman Hutchinson.
Lyndon, James Lamond, ]. M. Cass,
Austin Bean.
Newark, Charles O. Cheney.
Peacham. III. P. Hooker, E. M. Wheeler.
Ryegate, A. F. Gay, c. Nj. Wallace.
St. Johnsbury, Luther Brown, Emer-
son 8. Sargent, Milo Spaulding, F. II.
Ranney.
Sheffield, Albertus S. Hall.
Stannard, Harry e. Clark.
Sutton, Simon M. Bartlett, Byron Nd.
Bundy.
Walden. F. Elmer Cox. Benjamin F.
Taylor.
Waterford, Harold S. Hastings, Volney
b. Blodgett.
Wheelock, Austin F. Emerson.
The following grand jurors have been
drawn:
Barnet, Henry A. Gil6llan.
Burke, Bion F. Humphrey.
Danville, Dram Fl. Stevens.
Groton, Allen II. Carter.
Hardwlck, Carol S. Montgomery.
Kirby, Mark L. Hovey.
Lyndon, Silas E. Dunron.
Newark, Heman A. Walter.
Peacham, f. 6. Chandler.
Rvegate. George Cochran.
st. Johnsbury, c. c. Follensby, W. L.
Horton.
Sheffield. Stephen 6. Chesley.
Stannard, Amasa Hutchins.
Sutton, Henry A. Blake.
Waterford, Frank w. Brown.
Walden, J. Curtis Stafford.
Wheelock, William Wiley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Congregational Club.

The May meeting OF the Passumpsic
Congregational Club will be held with
the church in Newbury next Tuesday and
an attractive program has been arranged
by the social committee. The members
of the club from this section will leave
on the mail train and return on the early
evening train. Here is the program:
1000 q. m. Social hour.
100 a.. Business session.
11.3o a. m. Open parlian emit.
Conducted by Rev. A. F. Nc
Gregor, Newport.
1890 p. Banquet.
POSTPRANDIAL.
Pastor of the bury church
Response, The President,
Rev. Henry Kibourn, Bradford.
Reading, Mr. Charles r. Taggart.
ADDRESSES.
The Advantages of Good Birthplace
C f. Ranney, Newport.
Names and Places,
c. T. Walter, ST. Johnsbury
Color in Church Work.
J. w. Sault, St. Johnsbury
MUSICALE.
Organ selection. Mrs. May Haviland.
Chorus Gounod's Sanctus 1hoir Union.
Address, The Coefh tents of Freedom.
Rev. Hugh Pedley, Montreal.
Chorus. ( Midnight. The Choir Uuion.
Outlook from Mount Pulaski. ~ aas-4s
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
At SummerVilIe.

Miss Nellie J. Carr is visiting relatives
in Bishops Crossing, P. Q.
Mrs. H. c. Bond visited at White
River Junction last week.
Mr.. Brown has moved from Railroad
street to the tenement in the Hovey
house on Concord avenue.
Mrs. Drew has finished working at
Charles Carr's.
Mrs. Lehan of Lisbon, N. H., has been
visiting Mrs. George Whiting. who has
not been well for the past week.
Last Wednesday evening Miss Annie
Gibbons was given surprise party by
about 80 of her friends, to celebrate her
18th birthday. Miss Gibbons was pre-
sented with an elegant gold locket, set
with brilliants, also fine gold chain. A
variety of games were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served and all wished Miss
Annie many happy returns of the day.
Friday evening Mrs. James Gafney
was given surprise party by about so
oil her friends. Games OF cards en1ivened
the hours. Refreshments were served
and Mrs. Gaffney's friends departed,
leaving as token OF regard, numerous
small presents and a token in cash.
They received in return Mrs. Gaffney' IS
sincere thanks and hearty Irish Bile S.
ing.
This week E. II. Plumley moves to his
farm in Waterford. A. D. True moves to
Mr.. Plumleys house and Arthur Smith
moves to the house vacated by Mr..
True's people.
Mrs. David Morse went to Concord to
visit friends last Friday, and returned
the first OF this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
ST. JoffNsBURY CENTER.

Lester Berry OF Hanover. N. H., spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Berry.
Miss Mabel Drew has gone to Barton
and Newport to visit friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. George Green has gone to Hyde
Park to visit her daughter. Mrs. Teddie
Cormier.
The grammar school closed on Monday
on account of the death of Miss Lewis
mother. Miss Lewis has the sympathy
OF her many friends here in her sad
bereavement.
Mrs. Turrell Hartman, who has been
staying with her son, DR.. David Harri-
man, at South Hadley Falls, was here in
the place calling on friends.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. M. D. Parks Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Jim Learned has gone to South
Ryegate to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Hattie Hulburt.
The meeting on Sunday evening was
union meeting with the Junior Christian
Endeavor. which was led by one of the
Juniors, Miss Hazel Jenness.
Miss Helen Hartman spent Saturday
with friends at st. Johnsbury.
Miss Sarah Ward of St. Johnsbury has
been visiting friends in this place.
Mrs. Jane Hill, who has been visiting
at Barton, has returned to P. S. Pierce's.
Charles Brockway has been quite sick
for the last week.
William Beane went to Barton, Satur-
day, where he will run ten-cent hack
the same as last year.
MIR. and Mrs. e. Fl. Stone, who have
been spending the winter in Florida,
returned home last week Thursday.
Their many friends here are glad to well
come them back.
Mrs. Mary Lougee is quite sick with
the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck of Hyde Park have
been visiting their relatives, Mr.. Camp
bell and family.
Charles R. Taggart, the entertainer,
will appear here on the evening of May
81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
The Worcester Salt Train.

The Worcester salt train of 11S cars
" hich left Silver Springs, N. Y, last
week reached Nashua, N. H., last Thurs
day night and the Holbrook Grocery
Company celebrated the event by a re-
ception to their employees and their Gus
toners in the trade.
The train came up to Woodsville the
next day and when it arrived there it
drawn by three engines and was the
cynosure of all eyes. On Friday night
the Holbrook Grocery Company gave a
banquet at the Woodsville Opera House
where 800 covers were laid. About a
dozen of the ST. Johnsbury merchants
attended and an excellent banquet was
served. Following the supper was fine
entertainment by the Hawthorne Musi-
cal Company.
Twenty one cars of this famous train
arrived in st. Johnsbrry that night and
throughout this section. This is the
fourth annual train the Worcester Salt
Co. have sent out and the growth of the
business is evidenced by the fact that the
first year the train contained only 80
cars, the second year II, the third wear
1O1 and fourth year 11S The weight OF
the salt was over 100000 pounds and
the freight charges were $500. The cars
were all Erie cars and deliberately deco
rated with banners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Flowers and Birds.

The following flowers have been
shown at the Museum during the past
week: May 10, Canada Violet, Painted
Trillium, Toothwort, Clintonia, Solo
mons Seal, Meadow Parsnip; May IL,
Pale Corydalis, Shepherds Purse, Wood
Anemone, Red Baneberry; May LIZ
Hobblebush, Fly Honeysuckle, Blue Co
hosh, Gill-over-the- Ground, Foam Flow
er, Shadbush, Blue Violet; May / 8, Wild
Co1umbine, Moss Pink, Round leaved
Sun-dew, Golden Currant, Star-fowered
Solomon's Seal, Red-berried Elder, Wild
Red Cherry; May IA, Jack.in-the Pulpit;
May Is, Gold-thread; May 16, Apple.
The bird arrivals are as follows: Red
ey ed Vireo, May 10; Humming bird !,
Magnolia Warbler, Nav IL; Parula
Warbler, Pine Siskin, Yellow.throated
Vireo, Great-cres1ed Flycatcher, May 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning service
at 1915. Subject, Ancient and Mod
ern Necromancy; or, Mesmerism and
Hvpnotism." Wednesday evening meet
ing at 100. Children's Sunday school at
1915. The reading room is open every
day in the week except Monday. from
to 5.
Grace Methodist church observed the
anniversary of the Epworth League at
both the morning and evening services
Sunday. The pastor preached an able
sermon in the morning and in the evening
there were short addresses by Rev. ]. M.
Frost, Secretary Dillon and 81. N. Turner
Excellent music was rendered at the
evening service by a chorus choir and the
church was appropriately decorated in
red and white, which are the colors oil
the league.
At Grace Methodist church next Sun
day the pastor plans to preach 1prepar-
atorv sermon for Children's Day, which
will occur the first Sunday in June. The
evening lecture will be upon "Trees."
Capt. Liddell and Lieut.. Thomas desire
to thank all who assisted them in reach
ing the apportionment for the SelfDenial
Fund OF the Salvation Army. Over 500
was raised by the efforts here. The
meetings are held as usual, Tuesday,
Thursday aud Saturday evenings, and
Sundays at 8 and 8 p. M. to which
all are cordially invited. The monthly
supper and social occurs Monday, May
rs.
Next Sunday at the Church of the
Messiah the pastor will preach at the
morning and evening services. In the
evening, the fourth in the series of adj
n he o1sr of% 81
be given. Topic: ''The Religion of
Bryant"
The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Free Baptist church will hold their
annual Thank-ofering service at their
church next Sunday evening. A program
of much interest will be presented. The
exercise ''Sowing Light" will be given by
2Oyoung ladies and children representing
different lands and religions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Lively Runaway.

A lively runaway occurred Saturday
afternoon that resulted rather seriously.
AS Frank Stenson was driving an ex-
press wagon down the Avenue, the
shackle bolt broke, when he got opposite
the Y. M. c. A. This let one side of the
thills to the ground and against the
horses heels which frightened the horse
The young man skillfully guided the
horse all the while, but could not stop
him and it seemed that he would pull
him under control, but just opposite
Cherry street two teams were passing
quite close together and the horse
decided to pass between them. The
heavy wagon slowed into one of the
teams, which was gig, and crusl ed one
wheel to the ground and the impact of
the force threw the young man over the
onto the ground. The young man still
chung to the reins aud was dragged for
considerable distance until loss of blood
which came from deep three inch cut
on his head, which was struck by the
wagon step as he fell, caused him to
loose his strength and he let the reins
loose. The mad career of the excited
horse continued and the wagon wheels
on one side passed over the boy injuring
one ankle severely and otherwise brus-
ing him. At Pearl street the horse took
to the sidewalk and with heavy wagon
attached ran from the Republican block
to the Red trading stamp store where it
took quite little paint off DIR. Stiles
automobile. There the wagon was lett,
with both front wheels consider ably
sprung, while the horse cantered around
the corner to Railroad street, onto the
sidewalk, and put his four feet onto the
casing under the large plate glass win
dow in the Merchants bank. The force
of this stopped the horse and he was
quickly captured. George Dow, who
was riding in the team, was thrown out
| when the gig was struck but did not
sustain injuries other than being bruised.
It is a miracle that a number of people
were not injured in this runaway for
there were number of people on the
Avenue at the time and some had diff
Guilty in getting out of the way of the
maddened horse.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Academy Notes.

Last Friday evening the trustees, the
teachers and tie members of the Senior
class were most delightfully."- entertained
at the Comstock home. The guests
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Comstock
in their most cordial manner. During
the evening refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served. A most delightful
evening was spent and all felt that this
was one of the pleasantest events of the
season.
Friday evening of this week the Acad-
emv quartet. assisted by Miss Maude
Brown pianist, and Miss Aida Howe
reader and Prof. Flint. violiDist. go to
Barton to give an entertainment for the
benefit of the Village Improvement
Society there. sssss .s
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
Ministerial Association.

The bi-monthlv meeting of the Gale
donna association of Congregational
ministers was held at the North church
chapel yesterday, nine clergymen being
in attendance. Rev. ]. c. Bodwell of
Lyndonyille was moderator and Rev. E.
M Chapman was elected scribe for the
ensuing year. The sermon was preached
at the morning session by Rev. J. K.
Williams of Peacham, followed by a
paper by Rev. e. NJ. Chapman on Some
New Meanings of Old Terms In the
afternoon there was general discussion
on this paper and paper by Rev. George
81. Cummings of DanviIle on Present
Aspects of Christian Science"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-18
At Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. Jennie Spencer is entertaining her
mother.
M. Tully Wing went to Wolcott last
Thursday for an extended visit.
Mrs. Sanborn returned home last
Monday.
Some of the children gave a variety
show last Saturday evening, which was
enjoyed by grown people very much.
August Beck, Charles Scott and J. F..
Mccarthy went to Bellows Falls, Tues
day, to the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Prof. Reed of Bradford was here over
Sunday visiting friends.
Mrs. John Hamilton remains about
the same.
Mrs. Henry Averill and son Leonand.
of Piermont, have been at J. c. Wings
for week.
Mr.. Bennett has moved from Central
street into Dennis Burbank's house.