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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
Good Advice 10 The D,mocro,s.

The Messenger would regret to see the
democratic state convention endorse the
candidacy OF Percival W. Clement for
governor. It's true that Nj. clement is
already beaten and that every desperate
move OF his campaign managers admits
1t daily. In all human probability Fletcher
d. Proctor will be the next governor of
Vermont, no matter whom the demo
cratic party nomnates or whether both
Mr. Clement and a democratic nominee
oppose him. O course, this is prophesy
ing and must be taken cautiously for
that reason, perhaps, but the statement
is made with 10 intent OF bluff or bonn.
bast and merely as giving newspaper
utterance to the daily remarks OF repub.
leans and democrats OF all shades OF
opinion on every hand. The voters of
Vermont are prepared to see Proctor
elected governor and the Messenger
believes that good sized majority of
them will be glad to STE him in the chair.
But the democratic party OF Vermont.
IT it is wise, will plan tor its own future
and not for Mr. Clements. 1t will keen
its organic ition intact and 90 before the
people with IFS own candidate if ever
hopes u reach that stage where it can
expect to command sufficient popular
confidence here in Vermont to bid against
the republican party for public support
on anything like even ground. The
Messenger need not explain that it is
more interested in the success of the
republican party organization than in
hat OF the democratic party or protest
that its counsel at this time is wholly
disnterested. But it certainly trusts
that 1t is able to see farther into Vermont
politics than this state election of 1906
and to entertain public spi tied coAcern
tor something more than the mere
transient success OF its own party.-[St.
! Adams Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
The Political Pot.
A selfish Candidacy.

II is not surprising that SO little Is
SAID Tor Gov. Bells candidacy for con
gress, even by the TWO or three news
papers winch have undertaken TO sup
| port him IN his continued political as.
! piratious
The tact is that whatever can be said
IN favor OF Gov. Bel can be said with
tqu1 or greater truth Tor Representative
hdsklns, whlle the latter with his
experience as legislator. parliamenta.
rlan, public speaker, and tue standing
he has acquired IN congress makes him
by all manner OF reckoning the most
valuable man tor the voters OF the stcond
district TO con,inue in congress.
IL has probably occurred to most OF
the farmers that agricultural interests
are looked after pretty carefully by the
whole Vermont delt CATION and that in
tact Vermont could not we'll be better
represented in this respect in the House
than IL is at present b, Col Haskins.
O.her things that many farmers are
suggesting when approached by Gov.
Bell S workers: II the Vermont farmers
are TO be especially represented in con
grtss by one oil their number, as advo
Gated by these political workers, isn't
1t about time TO divide up? Isn't it
pretty selfish Tor one man, who has h. Id
some kind Of paying state office for a
good may years and is now governor,
to crowd for still more office, while yet
holding this honored posItion?
What would be the matter with
bestowng the Office on some other
iarmtr when there are at least a hum
dred in the state Just as well qualified
Tor congress as Gov Bell? Would bis
workers be as Concerned about wing a
practlcaIfarmer in the Vermont delega
ton II 1t was likely to be some other
man than the Governor?
Inc above and other suggestions from
practical farmers to the Bell workers,
although lull OF wisdom, are not calcu.
lated 10 encourage the latter, but they
Will ot course continue to do everything
possible to secure support Tor Bell.
1t the News is not greatly mistaken,
however, in the temper of the people.
they will let well enough alone and The end
will be disappointment to Mr.. Bell and
his friends, Il Mortified News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
Mr.. PrOutYs Candidacy.

We commend to our readers attention
the endorsement OF Hon. George H
Prouty FOR acknowledgement by Yer
mont's leading daily, the Burlington Free
Press, Mr.. Prouty may we'll feel pleased
with the newspaper support he is rectiv
ing, as well as assurances OF support
from all parts Of the state. 1t seems to
be generally recognized that he is well
qualified TOR the place by his legislative
training, The Brattleboro Phoenix to the
contrary, not withstandiug. The Prouty
stock is the right kind to furnish men
VINO will do something, and the candl-
date for lieutenant. governor has been
weighed in the balances OF public service
and not found wanting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

Corralle1, virtually jailed in a hostery
in this city, is little group of tore'gn
laborets, there Tor reasons they Wot not,
but whose tongues are sealed by threats
made by the mlnions of political candi.
date. La return tor the hospitality
shown these human beings, it is doubt.
less expected OF them that they be be
basis OF lot Of scanda,-the purpose o.
which is the advance ment OF one candi
date for the goyernorship OF this state
by the attempted belitillng and detrac
ton Of another. THIS is not the first
time such an incdrnt has happened in
this campaign. Perhaps, however, this
is the initial appearance OF this particular
kind OF farce with all its stage set lngs.
No ma ter how many columns of space
IN the undertaking candidate news
paper may be devoted to these perplt xtd
foreigners, readers vii! be easily able 10
see through the trick. And this is
craftsmanship OF the Bennington
Draft level. 1t sub-gutters all previous
known 5ran's OF GU tersnipe politics.
- Rutland News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
County Politics.

The date OF the county convention
having been fixed for Thursday Iune %,
we may confidently expect some hustling
among the candidates Tor count, senator
and sheriff, the two anticipated contests
OF the convention. HaGdwick has two
candidates Tor senator in the field and
whichever wins the caucus will undoubt.
eddy be the candidate OF the convention.
Burke has a candidate in Luther A.
Darling Danyille in Stephen D. Morse,
Lyndon in J. I. Gleason, Waterford in
B. K. Graves, and ". A. Kicker is St
Johnsbury's candidate. Mr.. Kicker will
have no delegation Of bis own at the St.
Johnsbury caucus, leaving the personnel
of the delegation to be chosen in the
interests oil St. Johnsbury S candidates for
states attorney and sheriff both OF
whom are likely to win out at the con-
vention. Mr.. Kicker is assured, however.
o good support from other parts of the
county as well as in his own town. E.
H. Lyiord OF Peacham is not a candida c
for side u4g &c and Judge George T. East.
man ought to succeed himself without
any opposition.
1t is understood that Fred Hoffman OF
Sh' field, is candidate for side Judge
and the CALEDoNIAN has heard ! F.
Ruggies Of West Burke favorably
mentioned for this place. Mr. Ruegles is
one o. the strong men N the nortn part
OF the county. TIE CALEDoNlAN also
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
Mr.. Clement Accepts.

AS was expected Mr.. Clement has writ
ten an open letter to Mr.. Hall OF Benning
ton, the alleged partn. OF the Bennington
Draft Idea. In this letter Mr.. Clement
accepts Mr.. Clements invitation to run
independently. Mr.. Clement accepts Mr..
Clements invitation to bolt the repub
lican convention lew weeks beforehand.
This is the counterpart OF Mr.. Clement
accepting Mr.. Clements invitation to be
a candidate through 80 or 40 Shrews-
bury voters tour years ago. No matter
what reasons may be given in Mr. Glenn
ent's letter, by accepting he completes the
circle-begun with Mr.. Clement ended
with Mr.. Clement. Mr.. Clement is the
Alpha; Mr.. Clement is the Omega Who
had an interview with Mr.. Hal Of Ben
nington before the independent boiling
scheme was concocted? Mr.. Clement
At whose expense was the experiment
triec1 Mr.. Clements. Who started the
runners into the highway and byway S
commanding guests to the Bennington
Idea banque,? Mr.. Clement. whose
newspaper published fables about how
well the scheme was taking. Mr. Glenn
ent's. Who now bids Mr.. Clement cor.
dial welcome to the new independent
party OF which Mr.. ii ment is the nucleus
and sole pusL: Mr.. Clement. Who saws
he won't 60 near the Republican Conyen
ton: Mr.. Clement Who does not say
be will not 60 near the Democratic Con
Yention! Mr.. Clement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
They will See the Difference.

The Vergennes Enterprise labels John
W. Gordon the labor candidate (why?)
tor congress from the second district and
wonders whether he will draw more
votes from Bell or from Haskins. The
labor men will naturally see quite a
difference between a Nottingham OF
proven ability who has given them
courteous recognition and a granger.
governor who has ignored them. There
vii, be Just about that ference in the
number OF votes the two candidates will
lose b. attleboro Reiormer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

The editor OF the Ludlow Tribune
thinks that the candidacy OF c. c. Fits
OF Btattltboro for the encouragement
ship will not operate against Mr.. Merri-
fields chances to land the second place on
the ticket. Otcourse it will, and it ought
to. Windham county, or any Other coun-
ty, should not ask Tor too many ofhces
and many a contest has been decided in
the state convention on the question Of
locality. Doesn't the editor Of the Tri-
bune recall how one Orleans candidate
was sacrificed tor another four years ago?
History may repeat itself next month
only The vicarious sacrifice will be among
the candidates from Windham county.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

Ellen of Johnsbury Good
house, of it wooded.
in land large growth
buildings large sugar
thing in frstclass shape.
buildings Something land lot timber
everything
class shape.
would like the buildings the above described with
right We also other good bargains real esath Henry Buck
School formerly by
Dennis May, with store
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

The Rutland Herald has dug up four
grumbIing Hebrews, who came 10 Amer.
lca and expected to pick up gold dollars
mithOur g,viog ul value in labor for the
same. hey make this shining example
because this particular slave" worked
Tor the Vermont Marble Co. and was
starving on ST 20 a day. Whv, bless
your soul, Mr.. Herald, you can find that
class OF cat'le IN most any place. They
are the kind who think America is full OF
gold bricks and they can have them all
to themselves. When they find that they
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

Just to be tender just to be true,
Just to be glad the whole day
through.
lust to be merci,ul. Just to be mild,
lust to be trusttul as a child,
lust to be gentle and kind and
sweet,
Just to be helpful with willing feet,
Just TO be ch,ery when things go
wrong,
lust to drive sadness away with
sorg
Whether the hour is dark or
bright,
Just to b. loyal to God and right,
Just to believe that God knows
best,
Just in his promises ever to rest
lust to let love be our daily key,
That is Coos will Tor you and
me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

Entered az the st Johnsbury post Office as
u rond-cass mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

Editor Luther b. Johnson OF the Ran
dolph Herald and E litor Frank L.
Greene OF the ST. Adams Messenger, as
m mbeis OF our state Senate would raise
the average Of that body in all things
that make for good citiz nship. Our
state senate leeds attention. 1t is the
graveyard OF meritorious measures. and
a little touch OF newspaLer blood will
not hurt it bit Rutland Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30
Ha.kins, Strength in Caledonia County.

Haskins' Strength in Caledonia County.
The stand taken by Congressman Has
kins lrienos, and he has a majority OF
them in this district, is only what could
be expected. They are right loyal to him,
and lis candidacy or the nomination to
succeed hImgcl is gaining ground every
DAY. Travel where YOU may 10 this dis
trict and you find the same Hasklns sen.
timent as Is expressed in his vicinity.
1t was the writer's pleasure to spend a
part OF last week in Caledonia County
and the endorse ment that Congressman
Haskns is receiving in that section Of
the district will help TO make mat ers give
a unanimous expression at convention
time. Congressman Haskins has in every
way proved hlmstli deserving OF the
unanimous support he is receiving -
" itsrD Ity &::I't.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

learns that Lawyer Norton OF Lyndon
vile, will not be a candidate for states
attorney which leaves the situation
most hopeful tor the present states
attorney to be his own successor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-30

have to work to get them, then it is tina
we are grinding taskmasttrs. Brtt [
start a new discovery, Mr.. Herald. er
rGroton Times. -
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-09-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the Commas
sioners Court OF Walker County. Alabama.
R7th day of September. 1906. sealed pro-
posals for the furnishing of materials and
barring. erection extension and completion
pf the court house at Jasper, Alabama, ac-
sordng to the plans and specifications pre-
Architects of Birmingham, Alabama. said
plans and specifications not having been
formally adopted are subject to change,
fore approval of bid.
All BIDS are to be delivered sealed TO the
Probate Judge of said County. on or before
the time above named.
A certified check or draft for two (2) per
cent. of the total amount OF the bid, pay
able to the Probate Judge of said County,
must accompany each bid, such check to
be forfeited to the county should the con
tract be awarded to the bidder, and he
fail within thirty days after being notified
to execute a contract for the faithful per
Torrance of his bid. and furnish to the
of such bid.
The plans and specifications above nam
ed are on file open to public inspection. Mt
the office of the Probate Judge at Jasper,
Alabama, and in the office of said archi-
teets At Birmipsha ma Alapa "a tSa,r rronosa,
blank the number of buildings of this
Character and fire-proof erected by them.
the cost of each of such buildings, ana the
different locations as we'll as such other
Information as will establish their exper-
lence in detail with this class of construc-
lion their diversity of experience and quail
ifications 10 cope in satisfactory manner
With the conditions that will arise to In
sure prompt and proper management.
1t Is suggested that each bidder should
visit the town of Jasper. Alabama, person
aiiy investigate the local conditions. and
make an accurate survey and examination
Of the present old building that is to be
repaired and extended.
The Commissioners Court reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
JAMES W. SHEPHERD.
Judge of Probate.
August "a. 1906. ct
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BLACKCA VALRYMAN WHO FOUGHT
FOR UNCLE SAM MAKES BADMONEY

service in the army did not qualify
him to set up a private United States
mint OF his own.
He got a slight sentence because OF
his discharge papers and the certifi-
cate of his officers that he had had a
part in various engagements. Tom
served out his short sentence only to
be caught and convicted again of
counterfeiting. But the work had a
fascination for him.
He turned up recently at Eufaula,
where he was born and reared and
where his family had been slaves of
the Shorter family. Soon after Toms
temperance at his old home the
channels of trade in Eufaula became
nlogged with suspicious coins. They
were mainly nickels, quarters and half
dollars. Now and then Tom took a
short trip over on the Georgia side
and wherever he appeared there. too.
appeared a number of spurious coins.
Special Agent Mills went down and
took a look in at the situation. He
put the counterfeiting on Tom with
but little trouble.
The negro counterfeiter is nearly SO
years old and looks dense and stupid.
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z
have used language OF the most violent
and abusive character. A woman who
was waiting In the Governors ONCE
to go before the Pardoning Board was
present when he made the disturbance
which caused the officials to order his
arrest
The difficulty had its beginning early
In the morning when the Governor ar.
rived at his Office. Several times dur
ing the last few months officials at the
CAPITOL say. Barnett has been repri-
manded for nom observance of the reg
ulations governing his position, and
inattention to his duties. Thursday
night. 1t was stated. Barnett was to
have remained at the Capitol in place
of Waterman Thomas Taylor. who usu-
ally remains on duty at night. Wish
ing TO communicate with the Waterman
during the evening, Governor Jelks at
tempted to call UP the building by tel
ephone, but received no answer. In
resignation yesterday morning reveal
ed. Ii is said, that Barnett had not
been on duty during at least a Dart of
the evening.
When Governor Jelks reached the Of
flce In the morning he sent for Barnett
and ordered him to turn his keys over
TO Private Secretary ] Kirk Jackson.
Barnett. in some heat, asked for the
reason of his discharge, and wiGhed to
argue the natter. The chief executive
refused to talk with him and ordered
him from the room. Barnett became
abusive. 1t was at this stage that the
Governor grasped the Waterman by the
coat and led him out of the office. From
the outer Office Barnett was led into
the hall by Private Secretary Jackson
and Recording Secretary Conniff.
half hour later Barnett returned
and wished to see the Governor. Upon
the refusal of his request he left the
building, to return again, as eye wit
nesses say, under the influence of
liquor. 1t was upon this trip that he
made violent wordy attack upon the
Governor, and had 10 be taken eorcibly
from the building and locked up
When the hearing was called in the
Police Court a postponement was taken
until this Afternoon. For the hearing
Cyrus ID. Grown. Chief Clerk in the of
flee of the Secretary of State. and Will
liam j. Commit, Recording Secretary
to the Governor, have been subponaed
as witnesses.
Waterman Barnett is an old Confed-
crate soldier and had been employed
at the Capitol nearly six years. He
has wide acquaintance throughout
the State
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-09-22

Tom Shorter, who went up the MIL
at Santiago with his black comrades
of the 10th Cavalry, is in the Mont
gomery county jail charged with coun-
terfeiting and well on the way TO
another sentence to Federal prison.
For Tom Shorter, although ne lousn n.
in Cuba and in the Philippines mas
snent most of his time OF the past SIX
wears. in the Federal penitestiary'
charged with counterfeiting'
shorter was arrested In Eutaula
Thursday by Deputy Marshal Giaodeh
Harrison. Mr.. Harrison acted on IN
formation furnished by Special Ageh.
H. B. Mills, who had manaseu 70 50
some damaging evidence OF counter
feitins against Shorter. The negro
was arraigned yesterday before I'M
teds states Commissioner John A.. Ell
more and was committed to jail IN
default of a bond of $1,000.
Shorter is a brick mason by TRACE,
but he looks more like a neio manu-
thar hrick mason, and he is about
the last man in the world to be pick
ed out as a counterfeiter, for some
how shrewdness and intelligence are
aiwavs associated with the crime or
counterfeiting and Shorter has neith-
er, But he has a mania Tor counter
feitinR. He came back to ALABAMA
from the Philippines about SIX years
Cavalry. He was immeasurably proud
of the distinction he had among MS
own race of having been in the lotn
Cavalry at the battle of Santiago
Previous to that, Shorter mad seen
service in the West with the black
cavalry regiment. He was the uncon-
sctous hero of story that went the
rounds of the Montgomery matrons
and which found its way into print:
Toms wife was the cook of a wen
known Montgomery matron. The cook
was telling the lady of Toms hne war
record.
asked, "You say your husband fought
on the frontier -,
Eyes, man," replied the cook proud
lv. pat he did. He fought on de
frontier and on de back tier, too
Tom came back to Alabama IN ms
blue clothes and his army uniform ana
straightway began the making OF 6oI
gus money. He passed the bad COINS
in Montgomery and in Eufaula. Shor-
ter's work was very rough stih ne
managed to pass some of his home
made money. But the Federal autnor-
tiles soon fixed the crime of counter
fetiinR on the x-cavalryman. Ar
raigned for trial Shorter found that
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optician. Lone Hand. Cassandra and
Second race, i've and one-haif fur
longs-5Momentum. IS 9Miilerl even,
s. second; royal Breeze. 81 g. Hen,
nessey) to ! third Time 1907 AS,
Allowmaise. Oraculum. Pierrot. Dara-
bow and Master Lester ran.
Maid. lO7, (Garner) Is to / won; Dan.
Ear West, III, Martini % to j third
Tommy Waddeli. Grazialio. Red Friar,
Chimney Sweep and Sailor Boy ran.
Fourth race. Willow handicap. five
and one-half furlongs-Kenneyette
107, (Martin) 4 to second; Fantastic,
ia, (Miller) Z to third. Time LOT 2-b.
Glare Russell. Jersey Lady. Victoria
B. and Loring ran.
ter-Laneastrian. OF (Hennesseyl to
2 won: Our Sister. 100 Grimm ~ to
second; Hnntington. SO. (Warner} TO
Moca se Fla1ign lO' and Gar Hboay eP ran
Louis H. Joe Levy and sonoma, Belle
Sixth race. mile and a sixteenth
Stole. go, (Miller). to /. second; Miss
Ogden So. (Englanedl. to l, third
Time. 1;4S. Greeland. Left Markie
Fat,nita 9 osohen Psf fST Avis ana
~ PA0N = ~ -NS
Wood Rule ran.
Entries Today.
First race. about six furlongs; sell
ing-The Major, Handzarra. 10s: Robin
Hood. 107; Deutschland. los. (Penryhn,
100; SPEAKERS. Toscan, Col. white. 1OI:
Jessie Hamilton. 100; Gambrinus. nusk,
Van Ness. Keator, ys; Shine On: 81;
Right and True, 90; Nostrome. s5; Blue
Queen, s5; Belle stromS. Brush Up. 80;
G. Balerio, 90.
Second race. steeplechase. about two
miles-Hylas. ITO; Expansionist. 15oi
Russell Sage. 147: YaTna Cristy. 1t2
L.oney Haskell. Mutt blanche. Blight
Third race, Junior Champion; about
SIX furlongs-Oran. Demund. Fates
Pearl. Salvidere, 1876; Superman' lZGi
Okenite, ITO; Dtnna Ken. 107:
Fourth race. second special mile 2ne
half-Go Between. 1877: Running wa
ter. Tangle, 107.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards
selllng-Proposer, Astronomer Mel
bourne, Nominee, J. T. Donohue, Monte
rty. Cary. Lancestrian 102; Merry Sll'
yer Weddtn- 107; Kitteredge' Yves
]. L. Hayman. 104.
Sixth race, Ave and one-half furlongl
| Rappahannock, Herman, Skiddoo
Mitre Tony Bonero. Al H. Woods, l5i
| Angeleona, Furzee, Ever True, Philan'
der, Anna c., 102
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-09-22
BARNETT LOSES JOB
GOVERNOR EJECTs CAPITOL
WATCHMAN FROM OFFICE.
Abusive Language Used to Chief Exec
utive and Police Took OFFENDER
from Premises of
the Capitol.

Aroused by offensive language used
toward him in his private office by Joel
Barnett, Waterman at the State Cap
ftol, whom he had just discharged,
Governor Jelks yesterday forcibly elect
ed the former state employe from his
private room.
Returning later. Barnett. who. 1t is
said. had in the meantime become in
toxicated. entered the ante-room to the
Governors office, and there created such
disturbance that call was turned in
for the police. He was taken to the
police station in the patrol wagon and
locked up on a charge of disorderiy
conduct. later being released on ball.
hearing which was set for 4 o'clock
In the afternoon was postponed until
today at the same hour.
Twice after notification of his dis
charge, Barnett returned to the Cap
itol The second time he is said to