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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-02
The Political Pot.
1t Begins TO Boil as the Convention
Dates Approach.
A RaIr,iIX Affair

Family Affair.
Col. Wells OF the governor S staff wants
| to be state treasurer. Il this ambition
should be satisfied and his chet could OF "
break into congress the valiant Col. Scarf
ought also to be provided tor by
appointment as poet laureate North
field News
The PrOprie.y OF the Situation.
1t is said that Judge Stafford and
| Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Prouty would like to succ, ed Representa-
tive Haskins in Congress but they do
not want to give up their present posi-.
lions Tor the uncertainty in a political
contest. Ordinarily a regard TOR
propriety would prompt anyone seeking
an elective office to resign any public
Office be might happen TO hold before
entering be contest. This year, however
asp'rants, one or many, may enter the
congressional contest and continue in
any public position they now occupy.
Gov. Bell sets the example by going alter
another office while yet having some
months to serve as chief executive
Mort hfieId News.
Election PfOgnostIcalIOns'
A whole lot of things could be said
about this petition, but a lew will suffice
Tor present pu poses. Mr. Clement will
run independent; 1t is the only Wav he
can run. The name of Fletcher D. Proc
ter will be the only name presented to the
next republican state convention. The
faithful few among the democracy will
hold state convention and nominate a
candidate, but One.balt or more OF the
usual democratic vote will 90 to Clement.
In 1904, Bell, rel ublican, received 4S, Is
votes, and Porter, dem ,crat, 16 $50; all
the others 951. Clement will secure
most of the OTHERS" aud 10000 demo
cratic votes. That will give him a solid
nest egg OF about 10000 to start wit b,
How many who voted tor Bell in 1904
are going to vote for Clement in 1906?
A few, OF course, but not enough unless
there is between now and Sept EN- Der a
tremendous change in sentiment to pre-
vent the election OF Fletcher D. Proctor
BY substantial majority. - Bello ws
Falls Times.
Congressman Haslins vs. Gov. Bell.
lldShIub udS sGINtu Tue
state faithfully and well. He is in the
harness aud knows how TO keep the
tugs taut. His legal ability, god judg-
ment and hard work has made him a
respected and helpful member, and a
good counselor in all matters of legisla-
ton. He has added to the good name OF
Vermont and turthered her progress.
Gov. Bell has made good governor,
but, as 1t looks to The Times, lacks in
legal learning and general law, both Of
which are necessary to constructive
legislation. We have no desire to dis
parage Gov. Bell. but we b, lieve in GER
tain fitness of things, and while Gov.
Bells aspirations arch gitimate and hon
orahe, yet Tue Times BELIEVES Congress
man Haskins is the better equipped man
tor the place Gro'o on Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-02

Col. Wells OF the governors staff wants
to be state treasurer. Il this ambition
should be sa is6ed and his Ch'et could OF lv
break into congress the valiant Col. Scarf
ought also to be provided tor by
appointment as poet laureate North
field News
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-02

Entered at the st. Johnsbury post Office as
" sond-claSs mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-02
st, 9uhn9hur:' Galedonian
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY,
ARTHUR r. STONE,
Editor and Publisher.

cvts'au Building. ST. Johnsbury, Vermont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
IN THE SUBURBS.
MILAN

Milan April 2S.-Mrs. E. G. Zachert
and daughter of Buffalo Prairie spent
the latter part of the week in Milan.
Miss Vesta l.. Miller of Reynolds
spent Monday in Milan attending the
w. c. T. u. convention.
Mrs John Ranbarger was called to
Galesburg on Saturday by the serious
illness of her mother.
Miss Nina Gilmore is again able to
be in her fathers store after being
confined to her home several days with
a severe sore throat.
John Wilson is moving into Mrs.
Helen Browns house on Grant street.
b. F. Knox of Rock Island was a
Milan visitor Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Bartle and Miss Stod-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
Is the Moon inhabited2

Science has proven that the moon
has an atmosphere, which makes life
in some form possible on that satel
lite; but not for human beings, who
have a hard enough time on this earth
of ours; especially those who don't
know that Electric Bitters cure head
ache, biliousness, malaria, chills and
fever, jaundice, dyspepsia, dizziness,
torpid liver, kidney complaints, gen
eral debility and female weaknesses.
Unequaled as a general tonic and APP
petizer for weak persons and especial
ly for the aged. 1t induces sound
sleep. Fully guaranteed by Hartz 6,
Ullemeyer, druggists. Price, only so
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

dard of REYNOLDS were delegates at
the w. c. T. T. convention in Milan
on Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Freeman Nelson of Moline is
spending a few days at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry Will
son, of Milan.
Quite a number from Rock Island
and Moline attended the gold medal
contest Monday evening at the NJ. E.
church.
Mrs. William Wysong and children
returned to their home in Iowa on
Thursday after spending several days
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Fitzsommons.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and
daughter of Davenport spent Sunday
at the home of Mr.. JOhnstons broth
er. J. c. Johnston, and family
Lewis Cohen is still reported to be
in critical condition.
Lee A. Kell. formerly of Milan, but
now station agent at DIN. Iowa,
brought his bride to Milan on Wednes-
day, having been married to Miss
Nancy L. Clothier on Monday at DIN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kell have the good wishes
OF their many Milan friends.
Mrs. Emma Kuehl left Monday for
a fortnight's visit with relatives in
Chicago.
Miss Sylvia White of Muscatine,
Iowa. is visiting relatives in Milan.
The w. Nj. B. ladies are preparing
for their annual May fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Obituary Record.-One of the oldest
Swedish settlers OF this city. Mrs. An
ma Lofquist. passed away Saturday at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. An
drew Olson, 1851 Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Lofquist had reached the age of
Sc. and death was due TO infirmities
of old age. She was born in Sweden
Dec. 9. 1920, and came to America in
1870. first settling in Swedona, where
she resided four years. From there
she moved TO Alpha, where she lived
10 years. and the remainder of the
time in this city. Her husband died
two years ago. Two daughters. Mrs
Olson and Mrs. Gust Nelson, of this
city, and one son, Alfred Lofquist. of
North Henderson, survive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Continuing on into Panama, we en-
counter, just within the boundaries of
the canal zone, the village of Ancon-
more properly a suburb of Panama,
but different in that it is owned and
governed by the United States. Like
ParaisO and Culebra and Empire, the
buildings cling tenaciously to the hill
side, grouped in artistic irregularity
Here we find the headquarters of Col
onel Gorgas, chief of the medical de-
partment, and of Major Carter. also
of the medical corps, who is at the
head of the hospitals. A trip through
the AncOn hospitals impels the obsery-
er to agree with Mr.. Shonts, who said:
''The hospitals are a source of Just
pride to our people If sickness could
ever be regarded as boon, it may be
so thought of in Ancon and Colon"
Everything is pleasantly clean. Pre-
cision, regularity. and professional
competency is evident everywhere. As
far as l could ascertain, complaints
are of malicious origin, and conse-
quently not worth serious considera-
tion. For instance, one inmate of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Taking in the entire zone, with its
10000 or more population, the percent
age of law breakers is exceedingly
small, and the number of arrests is
gradually diminishing. One policeman
is stationed on each of the passenger
trains, to act as a guide and protector
of the people and to lend that degree
of moral suasion that oftimeS prevents
the violation of the law. They go with
the conductor when he collects fares,
and they are always handy in case of a
disturbance. Before these policemen
were put on the trains Captain Shan
ton told me there had been considera-
BILE trouble with occasional unruly pas
sengers. l have seen this authority
abused by the zone police, but no more
so than | have observed in our leading
American cities. AS an organization
they are effective, and prone only to
those imperfections and shortcomings
that are common to human kind.
From Ancon we walk into Panama,
but il is late in the evening. TomOr-
row we will tour the city, visit its sub
urbs, and linger in the shade of the
fortress that was sacked by Morgan
AMI his buccaneers.
WOODWORTH CLUM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Thrown in Front CT Car.-NIiss Olga
Lundeen. who is employed at the home
of f. NJ Clark at SIS Fifteenth street.
had a narrow escape from serious in
jury Saturday evening about o'clock.
While crossing Fifteenth street a short
distance south of Eighth avenue. she
was struck by bicycle which was be-
ing ridden down the hill. and was
thrown in front of a Prospect park car
going up the hill. The car was run
ming at a moderate speed and the mo-
torman was able to bring the car to
a stop before striking her. When the
car was brought to a stop it was no
more than six feet from her. Had the
car been going down the hill it would
have been impossible to avoid running
over her. The bicyclist did not tarry
long at the scene of the accident.
mounting his wheel and getting away
before his name was learned. Outside
of a few bruises, the young lady was
not injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

fill the vacancy caused by the death
of \. p. Lundquist. While no candi-
dates have officially announced them
selves, friends of Henry Hansen are
urging him to try again for the honor.
In the republican ranks it is said that
y. G. Swanson and Albert Ed are look
ing with a knowing eye at the plum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

1t has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away diseases and
driven away more fears than any 9TH
er medicine in the world HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea So cents, tea or
tablets. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Central Meetings at Congregational.
1t has been definitely decided by the
committee in charge of the hall for
the coming revival meetings to hold
the Biederwolf services in the First
Congregational church. The series will
open May 20, following preliminary
services of about three weeks. There
is no I'Iblic building in the city out
side the Moline opera house and Indus
trial hall which will seat more people
than the Congregational church and
the accommodations are much better
there than at any other place. The pre-
liminary services begin next Wednes-
day. d. S. Toy will have charge of
the services at the First Baptist church,
Evangelist Wheeler in the Mission
tabernacle, and Evangelist Hobson in
the bluff district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Committee on Conventional a
meeting of the retail coal dealers of
Davenport at the st. James hotel. a
committee on arrangements was ap-
pointed to look after the details of the
big coal dealers convention TO be held
in Davenport on June IA and IS. This
committee is composed of B. II. Beid-
erbecke, William Hubers. Bert Tomson
and Mr. Young of the Tri-City Transfer
and Fuel company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

The other government buildings have
been erected some distance away. Ev-
identity a mistake was made some
where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Heavy Hail Did Damase.-O. B. Girls
well of Lincoln township reports a
heavy hail storm in that township Fri
day night The hail stones were about
the size OF hickory nuts but came down
SO thick and fast that they made one
inch and a half covering over the
ground. The growing grain was cut
off close to the ground but Mr.. Girls
well does not anticipate any great
damage on this account, as he believes
it will spring up again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
CONDITIONS AS THEY ARE
ON THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA

Continued from Page one)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Fell Into Jail Yard.-A boy giving
his name as Fred Uchtorff was found
lying i'll the yard in front OF the county
Jail between II and 1 O'Clock yester-
day morning. He has several bad
scalp wounds or his head and was
dazed but, outside of this, appeared to
be uninjured. The boy gave his name
and said he lived on Sixth and Fill
more streets. His fathers name is
Frederick A Uchtorff and he lives at
1440 West Sixth street. When ques-
toned as to the nature of the accident
that caused his injuries, he said he
knew nothing about it. No amount
of questioning could bring from him
what happened after supper Saturday
evening. The lad is employed at the
Glucose works and came home at $50
O'Clock Saturday evening. lie ate his
supper together with the family and be
yOnd this remembers nothing. II is be-
lieved that he either fell or was knock
ed from the viaduct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

Caucus for Alderman Henry r
Werlich. chairman of the city central
committee of the peoples party, has
issued a call for First ward caucuseS
to be held for the naming of a candi-
date for alderman in the First ward to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
MOLINE MENTION.

Will Build Church.-The First Bep-
fist church of Silvis. which was Or
ganized April Is, will build house Of
worship in the near future The fol
lowing persons constitute the building
committee: >. V. HokinSon, chair
man; John Engwall. treasurer: John
ORGY. secretary; Ed Warren. Mrs EN-
ma Tubbs, Mrs. II. Bull, and Rev. Ed
gar Woolhouse. The services for the
present are being held in Cox hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
Lightning Causes Fire.-The hous

lightning Causes FIre.-Ihe HOUSE
at 744 East Thirteenth street belong
ing to Mrs. Cynthia c. Burch. was
struck by lightning early Saturday
morning during the night between Fri
day and Saturday A fire broke out
and burned a considerable part of the
building before finally eXtinguished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
High Water Delays Lock- Francis

High Water Delays Lock- Francis
Donaldson, superintendent of the ORA
vo Contracting company of Pittsburs.
who will have active charge of the
work OF building the Moline lock and
harbor. has returned to the city TO re-
main on the ground. Nine carloads of
lumber for the cofferdam are here. and
he is anxious to begin work. but can
not on account of the high stage OF
water Till the stage lowers. nothing
can be done on this opening work. Mr..
Donaldson expects TO begin with a
small force and as soon as the Golfer
dam is completed he will increase the
number of men TO 200 and rush things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
Returns Frc,n Frisco.-W.

Returns frc'n FrIsco.-N after SleS-
elbaum, son of a. Siegelbaum, the
well known tailor. is the first Daven-
porter to return home after passing
through the horrors of the San Francis
can earthquake. 1t is II years since
Mr.. Siegelbaum left Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30
Settles suit.-Another of the damage

Settles Suit.-Another of the damage
suits against the Glucose Sugar Rein
ing company has been settled and the
action dismissed. Mr. McGinnis was
injured in March 1904. while in the en-
ploy of the Glucose company. He was
Obeying instructions in putting a belt
on a pulley when the support upon
which he was standing slipped, and he
was thrown violently. When the ply
stefan made examination of his injur-
les it was discovered that the liga-
ments in one ankle were SO torn that
complete recovery was impossible.
Action was begun in the district court
and the action transferred to the fed
eral court. The amount asked for was
$4,000. The suit was settled for $425
and all costs of litigation.
Holidays for Attorneys.-Charles Viii
son of the law firm of Wilson. Grilk &
Wilson has passed among the attOr-
neys with a petition for which he
sought their signatures. The agree
ment is that all those who sign prom
Use TO close their offices at l O'Clock
Saturday moons during the summer
months beginning May 1.
E'oy lnjured.-Harry Kluender, son
of William KIuender of 1915 West
Fifth street, was badly injured Satur-
day afternoon He lies at his home
with an arm badly lacerated from the
wrist to the elbow. The accident hap
pened shortly after noon at the Red
To nj no .
employed. He was at work at a drill.
Suddenly his arm caught under the
machine and before he could release
himself the skin and flesh had been
terribly torn and lacerated.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08

The New Iberia Southern
Drainage Board met Thursday, af
tcrnoon, at the City Hall, for the
purpose of hearing ;hr report OF
.he committee, Messrs lndes' an
Delahoussaye. which had visited
the work for the purpose of taking
up the work, and for examining
and approving bills. The commit
tee reported the progress OF the
work, and that the work was sa,
isfactoly on the whole. Two Shoal
places were noted, which will have
to receive the attention OF the con
tractor later. Several details of
the work were discussed and all
necessary steps were taken to keep
the dredge going steadily ahead
without iuterruptionor delay. 1t
will not be long before the drcdge
Ooat will be peeping out of the
woods.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD Of TRUSTEES
CITY Of new IBERIA, LOUISIANA.

nav vote, to wit:-lea McSSrS
Dallas, Rrnoudct, Fisher, Della
hOussaye and Indest Nay None
that the sum of six hundred
dollars be appropriated by the
City Of New Iberia and that Il
voucher be drawn in favor of
DrC |! Irion, President of the
La. State Board Of Health for
this amount to he used in pay
ing bills contracted by the state
Board for quarantine purposes
in the City Of New iberia dur
ing the past month.
The following bills were read
and approved and vo"chers or
dercd drawn ia payment of same
on motion Of Mr. Kenoudct, second
ed by Mr.. Dclahonssayc, and ear
ried, to wit:
y. Il. MiIIard, for books for
Waterworks Plant, $3.50, Wat
crwork>; u Rrnoudct, tor hard
aware a. per bill, - % ) ~ B;
j R Hughes, for sloriDg horse,
90, Inc l.. t. Lallande, for
feed for horse W chief Of police
for July aud August, - 30, Po
lice; f N Mrstayer, for feeding
prisoners 9 80 Feeding prisoners;
Louis MIgurz, for services as
Sp.riaI police. II 90, Police;
Enterprise Leader Pub Co, for
notice 20 public, . 90 Inc New
Iberia Brick Factory. Cor 30 lo'ds
Of bats. ! 80, ) Il Il: IL Lr
Blame, for drayase during August,
7G so, :. & Il ; Cumberland Trle
phone Il Telegraph Co, for tele
grams sent by DR.. \. Koch, !.
40 Inc
1t was moved by Mr.. Dallas,
seconded hy Mr.. DelahousSayr
and carried that the meeting ad
journ until The next regular meet
ing.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08

New Iberia, La Sept. 9th, 1906
The Board of Trustees Of the
City of New Iberia met this day
pursuant to call with Mayor g.
{. Laughlin in the chair and
following members present, t."
wit:-Messrs. John Fisher, q. W..
Dallas, r. +. Dtlahoussaye, l.
Indest, q. RenOu,let--L Late-Mr.
r. ID. Stansbury.
The Clerk being absent, Mr..
+. +. MilIard was appointed
clerk pro. TEN.
The object of the meeting was
then read, which was as follows
to wit
New Iberia, la, Sept. 4, 1906.
To the Board of Trustees Of
City of New Iberia.
Gentlemen
You are hereby notified that
there will be II cail meeting Of
the Mayor and Board of Trustees
Of the City Of New Iberia this
morning at eleven o'cl"rk. AT
the City Hall, for the purp"s" of
considering the bill IncuIIcd 10y
the State Board Of Health for
quarantine poses aud the ap-
prOval Of bills v
(Slgned) &C. Laughlin,
Mayor.
DIR G ii Iron, President Of
the State Board Of Health ap-
pearcd before the Council aud
stated that he had taken charge
Of the yellow fever case here AT
the request of tho local Board
of Health, and that he thought
that the sum Of six hundred
dollars in addition to the S1Ol4.
90 turned over by the Committee
of Seventeen would pay all out
standing bills, and that the City
was lis bic for these accounts.
1t was moved by Mr. Kcnou
Diet, seconded by Mr. Fisher, and
carried by the following yea and
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08

That men figure as masters who are
At only to be followers.
That women fancy they are pretty
through mems h2ttery.
Tha, men become representative be.
canse OF too much ret.ing.
That men are given choice positions
just TO prove their ineapscity.
That women wi.lful!y miscoustrue
statements to suit sc.fsh ends.
That women take on consequential
airs through mems pohte greetings.
That = woman's disposition il made
odious through mans want Of tact.
That men say things they know will
be combatted so as to appear original.
That men forget how small . part
they play in the worlds management.
That women's schemes are made fu.
tile BY men's stupidity.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08

Mr.. J. G. Leblanc, Clerk of
Court, visited his old home in
Fausse Pointe on Tuesday He
says the cane gives evidence of br
ing q short crop this year. The
stand ls good but between the late
spring and drought Of the early
growing season it has not had the
chance Of producing much tonnage.
The cotton crop is promising aud
the first picking ia Of very fair
quality.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08
A Magazine of CIeUeYneas

Magazines should have q veN.
d. aned purpose.
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ment and mental recreation sre the
rtotives OF The Smart Set, the
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Its novels IA complete one Ia each
'amber) are by the most brilliant
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Its short stories are matchless-
ei' an aid full Of human interest.
lts poetry covering the entire Asld
.: sersc- pathos. love. humor, tender.
n isis by the most popular potis.
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its jokes, wlttlclsms, sketches.
-. are admittedly the most miftA.
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liO Pages Delightful RooAin9
No pages are wasted on chefb Il.
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The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08
THEIR ORIGINAL MEANINGS.

Shrewd once Ggnified evil or wicked
Thomas Fuller uaes ths expression "a
shrewd fellow. meaning a wicked
nan.
The word prevent" originally meant
aoshing more than 70 90 bsSors. Il =
assA IN tAis seAn n sevsssl plAcse IN
he 0crlpturaA -
Prejudice was originally nothins
more than . judgment formed before
hand. the character Of such jadgments
being best indicated BY the present
Of the word.
a saunterer is believed BY some ETY.
nologists to have originally signifled .
man without lands. such person nat
arally wandering to aud fro In search
81 emDloyment.
The weekly Iberian., 1906-09-08

This morning. between two and
three O'Clock, the fire alarm was
sounded. followed few minutes later
by a general alarm. Three residences
were DESTROYED on st. Peter street,
between Prarie avenue and Ann
street. The buildings belonged to
Mr.. II. H. Shaded at one time, but
two Of them had been sold to other
parties.