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Was the Patient Watchedp

again the report says: The emergency
room is on the ground floor of the building,
and is not under the supervision of the night
nurse on duty at the hospital. From 8
o'clock at night therefore, until o'clock
in the morning, no nurse came near the
man.
This creates the impression that the pa
tient was left alone for twelve hours, when
the testimony shows that he was visited by
a physician every half hour until 2 am,
and by the night watchman at am. This
more striking to me, because in my testi-
mony before the board of charities three
times called their attention to the fact that
this man was left alone only an hour and
a half. as / construed the testimony, or two
hours as they construe it.
There was no necessity for a nurse in at
tendance when physician was watching
the man every half hour. 1 was sarcasti-
cally asked what good 1t did for the night
watchman to look at him at am. would
say that the night watchman would prob
ably know as well as a nurse whether he
was in need of attention Hundreds of pa
tients treated in their own homes are left
with far less attention. l should say that
a man who had a physician looking in upon
him every half hour watching for symp-
one who had a member of his family con-
stantly with him, who knew nothing Of the
danger signals of such a case.
The report continues: The physician
in charge Of the case. according to his tes-
timony, did go into the room at intervals
of a half hour up to 2 O'Clock: but during
the rest of the night the patient was left
without the attention Of either doctor or
nurse
This. too, conveys a false impression.
The rest of the night was only an hour
and a half. and no attention is paid to the
fact that there was man awake all night
in the hall who could hear even slight
sounds from the room where the patient
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Falling From Bed.

The report continues: When placed in
bed in the emergency room he was restless
and tossed about on the bed, suggesting to
the resident physician In charge of the case
the danger of his falling or rolling from
the bed. The physician placed two beds
side by side and fastened them together in
order to lessen this danger. The night
watchman teStifies that. the man did fall
from his bed to the tiled floor twice during
the night, and that he (the night watch
mani placed him back in the bed after
each fall
Nothing was heard of this patient fall
ing out of bed until six weeks after the
occurrence. l can say that I examined
Mr.. Offutt carefully the next morning and
there were no bruises upon his head CT
face except the one where his head struck
in his fall from the car.
THE report goes on to say that the tes-
timony shows that the patient was left in
a filthy condition all night, and that the
odor in the room when the nurse went into
it in the morning was unbearable.
This was inexcusabie and for which the
physician was severely reprimande6 and
deprived of the usual certificate of good
service. and Is no longer an employe of the
hospital The physician who was attend
ing him should have had him properly
cleansed. out OF consideration OF a common
sense OF decency. But no one can serious
ly believe that the ultimate result was in
any way affected by this offensive condi-
tlCn Oh inc patloutS 3 CtOlnlnS, or that the
patient was himself even made uncom-
Portable by 1t.
A REle Was Broken.
II do not wish in any way to condone
the fact that In the treatment Of this case
. the resident In charge of 1t broke q posi-
tive rule of the hospital. that no patient
shall be left In the emergency room over
night, nor do wish to cover up the fact
that sentiment was outraged. But I do
most emphatically state that the treatment
Mr.. Offutt received or failed to receive In
no way Influenced the unfortunate termi-
nation of his Illness.
Il also protest because believe the COM
mittee of the board OF charities thoroughly
understood and appreciated this fact, and
also knew that the resident physician at
fault had been reprimanded. and that steps
had been taken to prevent the recurrence
OF such an unprecedented occurrences; and
yet they have so worded their report as to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Forepaugh's Circus.

Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus
arrived early Saturday morning from
Lancaster and before II O'Clock the
parade was passing Railroad street. 1t
was quite a disappointment that the
procession did not come up on the
"Plain," the reason being given that the
management did not dare take their
heavy chariots down Eastern Avenue.
Though Chief of Police Noyes announced
that the parade would not come up on
the "PIain," good many missed seeing
one of the most interesting features of
the circus. The afternoon performance
was attended by about 5000 people and
was highly creditable show. The fake
photographer, feature original with
this show, did great work, and lot of
people looked pleasant" until after
they discovered they were victims OF a
huge joke. The ring performances and
the acrobatic work was OF a high order.
The soldiers drill was the finest of it's
kind ever seen here and elected rounds of
meritorious applause. Diavolo's loop
ing the loop on bicycle was just as
represented and was thrilling perform
ance that was only exceeded in skill and
daring by the last act on the program,
the dash down a 90 foot incline on a
wheel and a jump of about so feet over
ten elephants and resuming the course
on the plank and wheeling calmly to the
ground. This act was performed by
former Lancaster boy, who has ac-
quaintances here, and after the evening
performance in Lancaster, Friday night,
his friends gave him banquet. There
were less than thousand at the evening
performance and the circus left for
Newport late Saturday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
RECENT DEATHS.
Paddelford,

Church Meigs Paddelford, who died at
West Littleton. July "a, was born at
Monroe, March 81, 1S43. He was the
son of the late B. Frank and Salome P.
Paddelford, one of an honored family
and name, that has enjoyed the respect,
confidence ard esteem of all who have
known them, for more than century.
His ancestors were among the early resi-
dents of Monroe, then part of the town
of Lyman, and were high minded, up
right people of sterling worth that stood
like an adamantine rock for all that was
for the welfare of the community in
which they lived. He inherited many of
their qualities. He was frank, plain
spoken, simple-hearted and honest. More
than SO years of his life was passed in his
native town amid the scenes he loved so
well, and those who knew him best loved
him most. He married Mary Paddelford
of Littleton, September, 1869, who sur
wives him, and had two daughters 1nez
S., now the wife of w. A. Astle, and Nora
who died some years since. Six years
ago declining health compelled him to
give up the burden of the large farm,
which he sold and moved to St. Johns
bury to engage in the meat business.
Here he resided until last March when he
sold his real estate here and went with
his wife to make his home with his
daughter and grandchildren, who were
so near and dear to him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Woman's Club Meeting.

At the August meeting of the Woman's
Club which was held Monday afternoon,
the president gave very encouraging
report from Mrs. Merrill of the work
being done at the vacation school. there
being a larger attendance on the very
quite contrary to what might be ex-
pected. Mrs. Fairbanks also announced
that the year books were nearly ready
for distribution and would be sent to the
club members this week.
Mrs. Stafford as chairman of the art
committee, under whose direction the
meeting was held, introduced Miss Laura
]. Watson, who gave very interesting
paper on "Rome." She had the pleasure
of being there on the occasion of one of
the quarterly centennial anniversaries of
the papal celebration, and had the honor
of being present at the closing of the
holy door, which is one of the most
impressive parts of the anniversary
ceremonies. Though someone has called
Italy "Man's Country" she showed that
the new woman is forging to the front
even in the eternal City," and in recent
years her ability has gained tor her
prominent positions. Miss Watson re-
ferred to visit to the Catacombs, the
Forum. and to attending lectures at the
University of Rome, but her paper was
largely given up to the interests con-
nected with excavations and to bringing
to light things which so greatly interest
archaologists.
1t was voted to hold the September
meeting in the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
The "Back Bay" Invaded.

Back Bay" has been invaded recently
by large numbers of the American
mephitine musteline carnivore of stout
form, with a busby tail. and very large
anus glands that secrete liquid of very
offensive odor which can be elected at
WILL" (Webster.) Nine in single file
came down one evening from the golf
grounds, played tag and other games in
several back yards, and even went into
houses to investigate. One resident ly-
ing in hammock watched two beneath
him and their play lasted an hour while
he remained perfectly passive. Further
up towards Mt. Pleasant street another
tribe came down from sightseeing on
the Knob, and are still keeping people in
close confinement in the house after dark.
Stray kittens in the dark should be left
entirely to themselves is the sage advice
of one person who knows whereof he
speaks, and another man who has kept
his dog buried in sawdust believes that
dogs should be kept at home nights.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
The Academy.

Work on changes and repairs has made
good progress during the vacation. In
the chemical and physical laboratories
of arrangements has been made and new
apparatus added. The new chemical
sinks and generally improved outfit will
add greatly to the effectiveness of the
work in the science department. In the
art room changes have been made, in
preparation for the work of Miss Nichols,
who is to have charge of this depart
ment during the coming year, and whose
excellent work in the other St. Johnsbury
schools is so well known.
There will be three new instructors in
the Academy corps. Mr.. Stephenson,
who has resigned to accept position in
Washington University, st. Louis, Mo-,
and also to do special work in his depart
ment, will be succeeded by Harlan W..
Wood. graduate of Amherst College in
1892, and for many years instructor in
the Western Reserve Academy, at Hud-
son, Ohio, an institution preparatory for
the Western Reserve University. Mr..
Wood has had most successful career
as a teacher, and comes with the highest
endorsements from President Thwing, of
Western Reserve University, and others,
who have been associated with him.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wood are accom-
plished musicians.
The place of Mr.. Ward, who has re-
signed to accept position at Ashby,
Mass, will be taken by Miss Christina
M. Scott. whose record as teacher OF
mathematics and history has been long
and highly successful one. Her work in
the Salem, Mass, Normal School and in
the Salem High School as well as in other
institutions, has been such as to call
forth the most emphatic commendation
from heads of institutions, associate
teachers and pupils.
Miss Shaw's place will be taken by
Miss Rose Alden, graduate of Mount
Holyoke College, and for several years a
teacher in the schools of Montclair, N. J.
The superintendent of the Montclair
schools, DIR. Randall Spaulding, speaks
of her ability, teaching capacity and gen.
eral effectiveness as teacher, in the high
est terms. In their personal influence
with their pupils and their success in
their school relations, both in and out of
school hours. these new instructors have
achieved an enviable record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Republicans In Session.

A meeting of the town committees of
Caledonia county was held at the St.
Johnsbury House yesterday afternoon,
called by Frank D. Thompson, vice-presi-
dent of the Republican League of Yer.
mont. Mr.. Thompson called the meet.
ing to order and about half of the COM
mitteemen were present. James F. Hooker
of Brattleboro, president of the League,
was the first speaker and outlined the
work to be done throughout the state.
Hon. c. J. Bell urged the Importance of
personal work. He said during his in
terview with President Roosevelt Satur-
day the President urged the Importance
Of big vote in September and promised
to come to the inauguration if he got
10000 majority. Informal remarks
were made by Harry Blodgett of the
state committee, w. A. Dutton OF Hard
wick, Horace W. Bailey of Newbury,
Judge P. H.. Graves of Kirby, 6. M.
Campbell. The meeting was very pro-
ftable one for all and the men are enthu-
siastic over the outlook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
A Piazza Picnic.

A Piazza PICNIC.
The spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
c. Follensby was opened to their friends
Thursday night when so of them gather
ed for general good time. Large
American flags screened the broad piazzas
and tables were set for picnic supper.
After all had done justice to the tempting
viands, adjournment was taken to the
parlors where the hostess had arranged
an informal but nones the less enjoyable
musicale. Vocal solos were rendered by
Mrs. Emma Shufelt Moore of Quincy,
Mass, Frank II. Brooks and P. F. Hazen,
and piano solos by Hugh Mackinnon.
Robert P. Clark and Miss Gorham. The
last hour was spent in charades and de-
veloped some clever acting among the
guests present. All voted it one of the
most enjoyable picnics Of the season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Temperance rIeeting.

The w. c. T. u. was cordially received
by Mrs. L. Sulloway last week at her
home. Not as many as usual were pres
ent as several were away at different
summer resorts, yet the rooms were well
filled with loyal members. After de-
votional exercises of singing and reading
the scriptures and prayer, selections
were read from different papers giving
reports of temperance work in our state
which is encouraging. AS the president
was out of town business was deferred
for the next meeting. Miss Alice Clark
sang the hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul'
with her auto harp accompaniment.
After this the meeting closed BY singing
"Blest be the Tie that Binds" followed
by all repeating the w. c. T. U. benedic-
ton. 4 few moments of social greeting
was enjoyed by all before parting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The June number of eye Fayebanke
Historical contains an interesting
article on St. Johnsbury with numerous
Illustrations and biographies of the mem
bers of the Fairbanks family that have
lived or are now living in St. Johnsbury.
Frank w. Hastings has taken the
agency of the Travellers Accident Com
pany of Hartford in connection with his
life insurance business.
Frank Stanley is in trouble again for
Saturday night when Mrs. Tiff went to
his house to collect house rent they had
some words and he blackened one of her
eyes. He was arrested Monday for
breach of the peace and placed under
$25 bail which was furnished.
The tax books have been completed
and placed in the hands of collector
Crosby. Those who wish to save per
cent should pay their taxes at once.
We are distributing from this office
neat vest pocket folders that will be
useful in the fall elections. On these
folders are the complete election returns
by states for 1900 and blank spaces to
be filled in with the election returns this
fall. The folders are free for the asking.
The Summerville base ball team
played the Fairbanks shop team on the
campus Saturday, winning by the score
of z to 4.
o. S. Abbott picked ripe tomatoes
from his garden, July 80. Next?
The St. Johnsbury team and the
Lyndonville nine cross bats on the
campus Saturday afternoon and close
game of ball is anticipated by the
"fans.''
In police court Friday James Sculley
pleaded guilty to intoxication and not
being able to pay the usual fine is now
spending 10 days in jail.
Marshall Montgomery is repairing
his house on Pearl Street.
lanes M. Foye has secured the contract
to build the cottage at East Burke for E.
A. Darling of New York and will begin
work next spring. The building calls for
an outlay of $4,000.
The st. Johnsbury Orchestra are en-
gagged to play at North Danville Tues
day evening. Aug. 9, for an ice cream
supper and dance.
The Odd Fellows field day will be
held on the Fair Ground Saturday, Aug.
13. The sports will begin at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, and a most interesting
program for the day has been arranged
The Rebekahs will serve dinner at noon.
H. c. Hill has started ten cant ex-
press in connection with his regular de-
livery of the All Wright spring water.
The Independent Order of Foresters
have picnic at Joe's Pond Saturday.
There will be old-fashioned sports with
prizes for the winners and Something
doing every minute" Everyone is in
vited to joia in this picnic. Mrs. Brooks
orchestra will furnish music for the
dancing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Tourist Coats-L. P. Leach.
Wash Suits-Berry-Bal1 Dry Goods Co.
Smashup-Moore & Jewett.
Do You Realize-A. S. Haskins.
Teachers Examinations.
Two Men Wanted-J. G. Schwenger.
Caledonia County Grammar School.
Good Temper-St. Johnsbury Academy.
Down They Go-Lougee & Smythe.
Picture Making-C. G. Bingham.
Positions-King' Employment Bureau.
A Joy-W. B. Eastman.
Selling Out-C. E. Simanton.
The Proof-C. S. Hastings.
Thirty Gallons-C. A. Currier & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Y. n. G. A. Notes.


The annual meeting of the Association
will be held at the building Tuesday eve
ming, Sept. 13 at 7.45 O'Clock. There
are to be some changes in the bylaws
and constitution and large attendance
of the active members is desired.
Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures are
to be given at Music Hall Thursday eve
ming, Sept. Is. This entertainment is to
be under the auspices of the Association.
Every one will want to see them as they
are known to be excellent.
The band concerts will be resumed
again Saturday night and the guests of
the evening will be the Catholic Order of
Foresters and the Knights of Columbus.
It is expected that Miss Mamie Gauthier.
violinist, and John Tierney, soloist, will
be present to assist Moore's Band dur
ing the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
State Tenni. Tournameut.

The state tennis tournament opened
yesterday afternoon on the courts of the
Old Pine Golf Club and continues through
Friday. The public are cordially invited
to witness the games and some fast ten
mis- is assured. OF the "a entries nearly
half are outsiders including six from the
Wabaunakee Club of Burlington, Harold
Aver of Savannah, Mr.. Campbell of
New Bedford and Mr.. Cornwall of
Princeton. The preliminaries were
played off yesterday afternoon and the
2nd round will be started today. Last
evening reception was held at the club
house, which was well attended and the
piazzas looked fine trimmed with lam
terms. Tonight supper will be given
the players at the club house and to-
morrow evening there will be a dance in
Pythian Hall. Henry Mollenhaur of
Brooklyn, N. Y, the present state
champion, is expected here today and
will play the winner of the finals on Fri
day afternoon.
Following is the drawing for the pre-
iminary and first rounds in the singles:
Preliminary round, Stone and Ranney,
Pearl and StearDs, and Trask,
James and Steele, Hawes and Aver,
Dempsey and R. P. Clark, Kicker and
Tinker, Peck and Fairbanks.
First round, Currier and Lamb, Sprague
and Campbell, Taylor and II. Clark,
Annis and Cornwall.
Following is the score of yesterdays
games:
PRELIMINARY ROUND
A. F. Stone beat Carl Ranney, 6-3,
SO, 6-3.
= J. T. Stearns beat Raymond Pearl by
default.
Mr.. Trask won by default.
Mr.. James beat Charles Steele, 6-2,
6-1.
G. 81. Dempsey beat R. P. Clark by
default.
J. Fairbanks beat Warren Peck, 6-2,
6-1.
". H. Tinker beat Albert Kicker, 60,
4-6, 6-1.
FIRST ROUND.
C.E. Lamb beat c. E. Currier, Cd, 6-1.
A. 6. Sprague beat Elwyn Campbell,
6-2. 60.
Fl. Clark beat F. w. Taylor by default.
E. B. Cornwall beat Roscoe Annis,
60, 60.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Musicale Tonight.

recital will be given in St. Andrews
church tonight by the following artists:
Prof. Crumplin, organist; R. w. Spauld-
ing, pianist; A. Hawkinson, vocalist; R.
Spooner and A. Hawkinson, violinists.
Following is the program.
Organ solo, Grand Chorus, Gui1m ant
Prof. Crumplin.
Vocal solo, If with all Your Hearts
A Ha wkinson. Mende1ssohn
Duetto, The Bells, We1y
Prof. Crumplin, R. w. Spa1ding.
Organ solo, Theme, with variations, Marty
Prof. Crumplin.
Violin duetto, Andante and March, Eichberg
A. Hawkinson, r. Spooner.
Vocal solo, I Know that My Redeemer
Liveth, Handel
A. Hawkinson.
Organ solo, Gavotte, Handel
Prof. Crum p1in.
Overture, William Tell, Rossini
Prof. Crump1in, R. w. Spa1ding.
Offertory, Hymn No SIG.
Military March. Crumplin
Prof. Crump1n.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Teachers Examinations.

The summer examinations of teachers
lows: Hardwick, academy building,
Aug. Is and 16; Lyndonville, school
house, Aug. II and 1S; Peacham, acad-
en1y building, Aug. 10 and 20.
Candidates are required to present
testimonials of good moral character
and ability to teach and govern. Appli-
cants for admission to the State Normal
Schools can write their examinations at
either of the above named places. The
examinations will open at 9 O'Clock and
all candidates should be present at the
opening of each examination.
w. Fl. TAYLOR,
Examiner of Teachers.
Hardwick, VT, Aug. LIST, 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
IN THE ATHLETIC FIELD.
The Match ar Green,bero.

Eight members of the Old Pine Golf
Club went to Greensboro Saturday to
play the return match with the Noun
tain View Club. They were entertained
by the cottagers at dinner and played an
18 hole match in the afternoon. While
the final score was somewhat against
them our team played excellent golf, and
all of the players kept under 100. The
home team won 10 up as the score indi-
Gates:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
MOUNTAIN VIEW.
Saturdays Tournament.

The tournament committee of the Old
Pine Golf Club have arranged for tour
team golf match Saturday. AS this is
the first of the kind ever held here it is
attracting considerable interest and
promises to be closely contested. The
teams in the tournament will be COM
posed of members of the Country Club of
Montpelier, the Mountain View Club at
Greensboro, the Wabanaukee Club at
Burlington and the Old Pine Golf Club.
The different teams will play both morn
ing and afternoon
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
The Dutch have a saying.

tIf you do not teach Johnny. you cannot
teach John" So with accumulation, if you
do not save dimes. you viii not have dollars.
Plant Endowments and reap Annuities. At
your service, we are Incorporated slave,
and Trustee with security. 55th year doing
business in 3S States. Natl Life Ins. Co. Of
Vt (Mutha1.) ORGANIZED 1880.
W. W SPRAGUE,
Gen. Agent for Northeastern Vermont,
St. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
nuseuna Notes.

The folio wing flowers have been shown
during the past week: July 26, creeping
snowberry from West Barnet. July %.
bushy or fragrant golden rod, thorough
wort, evergreen, wood fern, goldie's fern,
spinulose wood fern, purple-stemmed as
ter. Aug. 2, tall or glandular cinquefoil.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-03
Saturday Closing.

During the summer months the Ca1edonian
o fice will be closed on Saturdays at noon
and our patrons and friends are kindly re-
quested to bear this fact in mind.
TIE CALEpoNIAN COMPANY.