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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
Late Legislative News.
[By Telephone to the cALrDoNIAN.l

TBy Telephone to the CALEDoNIAN.J
Montpelier, Tuesday night.-Represen-
tative Carr's bill amending the charter
oflE and T. Fairbanks & Co., passed
the House this morning. The bill pro-
vides that the company may hold and
dispose of stocks and bonds in other
corporations in this and other states
and in Canada.
Hon. Gilbert Davis of Windsor chair
man of the free bridge commission APP
pointed by Gov. Bell few years ago,
addressed the committee on highways
and bridges this morning on the subject
of toll bridges along the Connecticut
river. No bill has been presented, pro-
viding for these, but will be soon, and
there is bound to besa big fight on it,
The four postmasters, whose right to
represent their towns, because OF holding
government offices when elected, were
unseated this afternoon by vote OF 12o
to 73. Mr.. Hapgood of Peru is still
held by the committee for further hear
ing.
This morning the House passed a joint
resolution providing for the appointment
of committee to consider the celebra-
ton of the 3OOth anniversary of the
discovery Of Lake Champlain. The lake
was discovered by Sam Champlain in
1909, and the celebration will be in
1909. The resolution providing for this
committee with Governor Proctor as
chairman ex-officio, will probably pass
| the Senate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
Bazaar, November 22-27.

That the bazaar, which is to be held in
Pythian Hall, under the auspices of St,
Aloysius' church, November %, %, "a and
26, will be a success in every way, is al
ready an assured fact, since the following
committees have it in charge: Door and
finance Messrs. John H. Ryan, treas
urer; Thomas Tierney, William WEIGH,
James Flanagan, Richard Ram and
Daniel P. Healy.
Entertainment: Misses Lillian Ryan,
Gertrude Caldbeck, Anna Peck, Lena
Brown, Emma Roderer, and Josephine
Peck, Messrs. Frank Lanctot, Paul
Lynch, and John Gum.
Refreshments Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs
Roach, Mrs. Matthew Caldbeck, Mrs
Thomas Tierney, Mrs. Insolvency., Mrs
Corbet, Mrs. John Todd, and Mrs. James
Flynn. The young ladies will also assist
with the refreshments.
Decorating: Misses Lillian Caldbeck,
Ellen Cronin, Anna Peck, Hannah
Golden, Agnes Ling, Lizzie MCGOWAN,
Katherine Flynn, Anna Lynch, Katie
Mulrooney, Mabel Lynch, and Gertrude
Caldbeck, Messrs. Frank Philburt, Frank
Lanctot John Flanagan, John Gum,
Micheal Coleman, Fred Kelly, and
Doctor Walch.
Hall; Messrs. J. D. Carol, Edward
Buckley, John Gum. John Peck, Michael
Coleman, and William Cox.
Ushers: Messrs. Frank Philburt
James Buckley, John Flynn and Pau
Lynch.
Rev. Father Carmody Of Brattleboro
the first pastor of st. Aloysius' Parish
is expected here to lecture the tlrst night
OF the bazaar; and Rev. Father Lynch O
Waterbury will give an address the last
night. All are cordially invited to be
present each night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31


Edith, a graduate of st. ohnsbury
Academy 1898, is the wife of Clarence
H Lingham ofthe samec class, now repre-,
sentative of CHM & Co., publishers, OF
Boston. Mrs. HI. c. Powers OF this town
is sister of Mrs. Ranney, and brother
lives in Montana.
Laird.
1t was with great sorrow that the
community heard of the death of Hiram
Moody Laird, which occurred at his late
residence on Emerson street, Sunday
morning, after short illness with
pneumonia, at the age of 40. Mr.. Laird
was born in CharlestoWn, Mass, May
%, 1857, the son of William and Caro-
line Laird. In his infancy he came
with his parents to Barnet, where they
lived for a number of years. At the age
of Il his father and mother died, and he
made his home with his uncle, Hiram
Moody, in Peacham, where he attended
the Academy. After graduating he
learned the stone-cutter's trade. In
1878 he married Miss Clara Ward OF
Danville. At this time he bought the
Shattuck home in Danville, and lived
there until 10 years age, when he moved to
St. Johnsbury and entered the granite
business. Five children were born to
them, Caroline, now Mrs. Frank H. Tay-
lor, Jefferson, who died three years ago,
Thaxter, Ralph, and Miss Elizabeth
who is a senior in the Academy, and who
are left to mourn his loss, besides his wife
and sister, Mrs. E. M. Harris. He
belonged to the various Masonic lodges
and the Mystic Shrine.
Mr.. Laird was the largest granite
dealer in this section and built up {
large business by honest methods ant
hard work He rarely took vacation
and was not as well known as many
men because of his steady application t.
| his business. He was kind-hearted
generous and highly esteemed by al
who had business relation with him
This town needs just such men as MI
Laird and there will be many who vii
miss him as the days and years go by.
The funeral services were in charge G
the Knights Templar and were held a
the Universalist church, Rev. A. F. Walc
officiating, assisted by Rev. J. A. ThomT
son. The interment was in Noun
Pleasant Cemetery. The large numbe
present testified to the esteem in whic
he was held, many Masons attendin
from st. Johnsbury, Barre and Danvillt
There was profusion of beautitr
flowers, including a pillow from tn
employees, anchors from Barre, Mont
pelier and Danville and many handsom
bouquets and pillows from many othe
friends.
| Those from out of town to attend til
funeral were DR.. and Mrs L. V. KNAPP
of Danbury, N. H.; Mr.. and Mrs. E. A
Wiley, Barnet; DR.. and Mrs. Geore
Ward, Newport; Mr.. and Mrs. Albel
Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Ward, M
and Mrs. H. E. Ward, Danville; Lemu
Moody, Peacham; Mrs. Abigail Harr
man, St. Johnsbury Center.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block, Sunday morning service,
1915 Subject, Adam and Fallen
Man. Children's Sunday School will
follow the morning service. Wednes-
day evening meeting at 100 The read
ing room is open daily except Sunday
from go to p. m. Christian Science
literature always on hand.
Evangelistic services are being con-
Quoted at the Advent Christian church.
Preaching by Rev. M. Grant Nelson OF
Danville, P. O., every evening at 7.3o
o'clock
The Lords Supper at the First Baptist
church will be administered Sunday
morning.
Miss Vergie B. Jones of Boston will
play a cornet solo in the First Baptist
church, Sunday evening.
The Forty Hours Devotion will begin
at St. Aloysius' church next Sunday at
ten o'clock Several priests from out OF
town are expected here to assist with
the devotion. The Alteration will con-
tinue for three days and will be brought
to a close on Tuesday morning with
High Mass at'eight o'clock.
At the Church of the Messiah next
Sunday will be observed as All Souls
Day. The topic of the sermon will be
"Whv do we preach the Final Harmony
of All Souls with Cod The Y. P. c. i
will hold it's regular meeting in the
vestry at o'clock.
The evening lecture at Grace Methodist
church next Sunday will be upon "Tht
Kingdom of Health" involving the
question as to whether we are to blame
for being sick.
The second annual mems banquet 0
the First Baptist church will be held il
the vestry of the church Friday evenin:
at $50, followed by the postprandia
exercises. From 7.3O until $50 Their
will be social hour with music.
Through the gift of two friends in tn
church a new carpet has been placed il
the audience room of the North church
The colors of the carpet harmonic yer.
pleasantly with the interior decoration
of the church.
The South church Christmas sale wi
this year take the form of a "Peddler'
Fair and will be held on the evening c
Nov. 80.
A pleasing organ recital was given a
the North church Sunday evening, tn
organist, Miss Merrill, making selec
ton from the works of Guilmant, tn
greatest living French composer. Mex
Sunday evening Rev. c. P. Osborne {
Boston, secretary of the Seamen's Frien
Society, will speak upon the theme eth
Sailor Afoat and Ashore"
St. Andrews church. Thursday, No
1sr (All Saints Day., there will be
celebration of Holy Communion wit
sermon by the rector at 10 a. m. tt
services on Sunday, Nov. 4, will be {
1870 a. M, and 7 p. m. The subject
/ discussion at the Vesper Service, will
l "Spiritualism, True and False" D
| Evans solo at vespers last Sunday ev
ming was much appreciated by tho
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
At Mr.. Farnham's Store.

Lambert H. Farnham has thoroughly
renovated his store in Summerville and
a new sign goes up today to remind all
who pass that way that he is still doing
business at the old stand. Everything
in the store was removed from the floor
or the shelves and after two weeks Of
hard work the goods are all back again
and we'll arranged for inspection Of the
buyers. The shelves and woodwork
have all been painted rich green and
the curtains and draperies harmonic
with this color. Mr.. Farnham has a
notice in our advertising columns that
will interest all who are trying to save
money and get at the same time the best
value for their purchase
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
At Fairbanks Village.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Drew returned last
week from New Hampshire.
Mrs. W. L. Heath returned Tuesday
from Boston.
Earl and Dorothy Tubman have been
confined to the house with the mumps.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
RECENT DEATHS.
Ranney.

Ranney'
Mrs. Clara NJ, wife of Deacon Craw-
ford Ranney, died at her home on Winter
street October %, after long illness.
She was born in Lyndon in 1880, the
daughter ofJoseph H. Nichols. In her early
life the family came to this town, their
home being above the Center Village.
Miss Nichols was known as q successful
teacher in schools of Lyndon, Kirby,
Waterford and ST. Johnsbury, till her
marriage to Mr.. Ranney in 1871, who
at that time was in business IN st. onns-
bury Center. In 1873 they removed to
Lyndon where they made their home tor
about two years, coming to this village
in 1880. During the &c years of her resi-
dence here Mrs. Ranney has been highly
esteemed in the circle of her nelghbors
and friends for her intelligence, strength
and gentleness of character, and quiet
helpfulness in good works. Her loss is
especially felt in the South church, to the
woman's work of which she gave a
ready and useful hand. Her daughter
Edith, graduate of St. lohnsbury
Academy 1898, is the wife OF Clarence
H. Lingham ofthe same class, now repre-
sentative of CHM & Co., publishers, OF
Boston. Mrs. H. c. Powers OF this town
is sister of Mrs. Ranney, and a brother
lives in Montana.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-31
GASKILL.

Rev. ]. W. Evans will preach again at
the school house next Sunday afternoon
at $50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
POISONOUS CANDY CRUSADE.
Consumers League Aroused by Delay in
investigating Child'B Death.

Consumers League Aroused by Delay in
Investigating Child's Death.
The death Of a child in this city last
week after eating green colored candy,
following the death of another child on
February % under similar circumstances,
has stirred up the Consumers League TO
demand that the city authorities place
the responsibility for these fatalities and
take steps to prevent the sale of poisonous
candy.
An agent Of the league, Miss Mary sher-
man, after investigating the February
case, reported on April o that although
Coroner Hamburger had considered that
the child's death demanded a post -mortem
examination, no result of that examination
had been reported; nc chemical analysis
of either the candy or the child's stomach
had been made by a city official, and the
matter apparently had been dropped.
The death certificate fled by the child's
physician, DR.. William McAlpin, gave
the cause of death as CASTRO enteritis and
congestion of the brain. He is still wait
ing for the result Of the post-mortem,
which he expects will show that there was
poison in the child's stomach. Miss Sher-
mans report, which appears In the current
issue Of Charities and the Commons, adds;
Six weeks after the death, tho mother ia
still In ignorance as to it's real cause. and
the mothers whose children buy candy at
this same store are not vet informed as TO
the nature OF the poisoning.
The general public has forgotten the case.
Persons who read the accounts In the papers
were probably satisfied to see that the Coroner
was to take action in the matter. The public
does not know that the only way for the
Coroner to nave such an examination made
would be TO have a sum appropriated from
the contingency fund which is under the
control Of the District Attorney, and that to
pay a large sum to ascertain definitely how
a little girl met her death might seem an un-
warranted extravaganza
Why are we so negligent in q matter OF this
kind? How lie IL that a child died on Febru-
airy rs. apparently Of poison, and that by
April o we are still in ignorance of the cause
Of her death?
E%ditorially, Charities and he Commons
remarks
The situation involves more than the
~promptness to act. or lack Of promptness,
Of a New York Coroner. 1t raises the ques-
ton squarely. not only OF the need for ma
tional or State pure food legislation, such
as is aRitating the country, but that in every
city more definite responsibility should be
placed on some official department to act,
and to act thoroughly. In such cases. II 1t
were a case Of dollars and ~cents-the setting
fire to a building, for instance. by defective
w~irlng-the first instance would be the last.
But when it's the life Of a little girl the public
ma chinery seems to fall down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
SHERLEY-CRITTEN.
Kentucky Congressman Married to Girl
Who Was With Taft Philippines Jaunt.

Miss Mignon Critten and Representative
Swagar Sherley OF Louisville. KY, were
married Yesterday afternoon at Olivecrest,
the residence Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. De Fees Critten, Grymes Hill.
Staten Island. The Venerable Archdeacon
George ID. Johnson. rector emeritus OF
Christ Church. Staten Island. performed
the ceremony and was assisted by the Rev.
Frank w. Crowder of the same church.
Miss Marjorie Critten attended the bride
as maid of honor and there were no brides
maids. Henry Clifford Smith Of Louisville.
XIV. was the best man, and Richard F. Ely
OF Washington. D. c.; John Lory Of Bear
Springs, Tenn; Samue Bland. William Mars
and Avery Robinson OF Louisville, KY, were
ushers.
The drawing room was arranged with tenn
porary chancel and altar. with background
Of palms and masses Of roses. daisies. and
lilies Of the valley.
The bride wore a costume made Of material
which she brou ght from Japan when she
was there with the Taft Philippine party.
IL was made over white satin in princess
fashion and was trimmed with duchess lace,
and her duchess lace veil was eau ht with a
wreath Of orange blossoms. Her chief orna-
ment was a diamond butterfly. presented by
the bridegroom. The bride was given away
by her father.
The bridal dinner was served at small
tables on the veranda, The bridal party
was seated at a large table trimmed with
pink roses in pink hats. The favors were
hand painted slippers filed with rice, and
also pictures OF the bride and bridegroom,
Representative Nicholas Longworth sent a
telegram yesterday morning with his re-
grets. as Mrs. Longworth was Ill and unable
to come. Secretary Taft. who fully Intended
TO come on for the wedding. also sent q tele-
gram, saying that he could not come because
OF the San Francisco disaster.
The Taft party sent the bride a gift OF an
aauamarine pendant. surrounded by pearls
and diamonds on a fine gold chain. This
was a duplicate of the gift to Miss Roosevelt.
Secretary Taft sent as a personal gift q
large silver bowl.
The Kentucky delegation Of the House Of
Representatives sent the bridegroom a large
loving cup. Mr.. and Mrs. Critten gave their
dau ghter a silver tea service.
The bride was with the Taft party on the
entire trip and went with Miss Roosevelt.
now Mrs. Longworth. to China Representa-
tive Shcrley returned a month earlier.
Representative and Mrs. Sherley will.
after a brief bridal trip. go to Washington for
the remainder OF the season. and Will then
20 TO their home in Louisville.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22

rose and read this message from her rela-
tives, which she had just received: I'VE
are safe and happy, but poor"
I'D like to see a committee appointed, ="
said Charles X. Summerwell, ito gather
together second hand clothing, which we
necessities. Let this clothing be turned
over to the Salvation Army for distri.
button"
Mrs. Vivian Immediately offered the
California Clubs rooms at the Wardorf as
a centre, for leaving contributions and
requested that all kilograms that gave
information of any third person in the
ruined city be also left at the club, where
they could be posted.
suggestion was followed that all present
willing to help leave their cards and
business addresses with the chair, and a
great many handed their names over the
footlights.
Then there were proposals for the forma-
ton OF a relief club OF Native Sons and Mr..
Redding asked that the theatrical and musi-
cal people get together a committee to aid
Redding appointed Henry Miller treasurer
OF the fund for the player folk.
Ernest Piexotto, the illustrator, rose to
tell OF a meeting to be held at Miss Delmar's
studio in the Holbein studio building, Fifty
York and San Francisco artists would per-
feet plans for a sale Of original drawings
which they will contribute to add to the
fund.
Mr.. Redding said in answer to a question
that the best person to send kilograms of
inquiry to was the postmaster of San
Francisco.
But if you'll be patient he said, you'll
find the newspapers will get the names you
want, il anybody can. Leave 1t to them
The chair announced another meeting
to be. held at the Waldorf OF Monday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
TO CONTEST LAUER'S ELECTION.
Herman VIII Go to Grand Jury With NJ. D.
Petition ForSeries.

Ata
Park Commissioner Moses Herman is
going to contest the election of Edgar j.
Lauer, who was the successful candidate
on the Republican and Municipal Owner
ship League tickets for Justice Of the Mu-
nioipal Court, Fourteenth district. Com
missioner Herman was his opponent.
Commissioner Herman says he wants
to 60 before the Grand Jury and tell his
story in connection with the investigation
Of the signatures" on the petition that
nominated William r. Hearst for Mayor,
on which there were $500 names. Mr..
Herman says he can c~orroborate the story
of Benjamin NJ. Goldberger, the commits
sioner Of deeds who has confessed that the
names on the petition that nominated Laue
were fraudulent. Goldberger says that there
were a number Of names Of dead men on
the Lauer petition.
Mr.. Herman said yesterday that one OF
the names on the Lauer petition was that
of Nathan j. Schloss, who died IN August,
1904. Mr.. Herman has an affidavit from
Gustav E.. Schloss, Nathan's nephew,
who says he attended his 'uncle's funeral.
Mr.. Herman wants to present this afi-
davit and other evidence he has to the
Grand Jury. Mr.. Herman says he hopes
to upset the election of Lauer.
The Grand Jury will take up again this
week the investigation Of the Hearst Pc
titions. Indictments may be found before
the week Is over. At least n Assembly,
man will be indicted, and there is hope OF
getting the -man higher up"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
DEATH GAVE CLUE TO THIEVES.
New York Central Switching Crews Ao-
cuaed OF Wholesale Freight Car LoOting.

New York Central Switching Crews 40
cused Of Wholesale Freight Car LoOting.
Van Buren, Golden, Rudolph Daun and
Charles e. Edwards, members Of a switch
ing crew in the New York Central freight
yards here, were arraigned in the West
Side police court yesterday. charged with
looting freight cars. They we're held in
81, 500 bail for an examination on May 2.
Dete ctives employed by the railroad
company say they are in a fair way to solve
the wholesale rohbing Of freight cars, which
has puzzled them for a long time, and which
involved the loss OF thousands Of dollars
worth of silks, gloves, lace curtains, shoes
and other merchandise OF all sorts.
They say they got their clue three weeks
ago, when Charles Mccarthy, a brakeman,
was run over and beheaded by q locomotive
in the yards at Seventy-second street and
North River. When he was searched for
marks OF identification the authorities
found a quantity Of silk gloves fastened
around his waist.
Detective Mclean in New York and De-
tective Kivelin at Albany put a close watch
on the switching crews, and the arrest OF
Golden, Daun and Edwards followed The
detectives say they found a lot of stolen
goods in the homes of the men arrested,
who live around Albany, Some of the loot
was recovered in the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
Building at Seventy-seoond street. They
expect to arrest at least a dozen more EN-
ployees. all of whom are members Of the
switching crews.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
CADET NATIONAL GUARD OUT.
It Parades 3 900 Strong In Brookiyn-In.
spected In the Park.

6pecteO III inc FhFh'
The Cadet National Qua I'd was out in
full force in Brooklyn yesterday for its
annual inspection. drill and parade. There
were fully 5000 in line, attired In neat uni
form. The guard is' oomposed Of the cadet
corps Of the various national guard regi-
ments, boys brgades attached to the
Sunday schools and public schools. and
the American volunteer cadets. They as
eembled at Bedford avenue and the Eastern
Parkway. With bands playing and colors
flying they marched to the Parade Grounds
at Prospect Park, and then the annual n
s~pection took place.
Following this was a drill. after which
thew marched in review before Capt. w.
Atwood French, the grand marshal, and
his staff. When the exercises at the park
had been completed and the boys had taken
a rest they reformed for parade and review
and then marched to the Eastern Parkway,
paying a marching salute to the Gen, Slooum
statue. With Arguments almost perfect,
they passed in front OF the Union League
Club, from which they were reviewed by
Gen. Horatio C. King and AdjutantsG General
George H. jackson Of the G.. A., r.. When
the line reached Bedford and Lafayette
avenues the parade was dismissed. The
Cadet National Guard will again parade
with the veterans on Memorial Day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-22
MOTHER DEAD, WHERE rs SOM
Inquiry From San Francisco About n New
York Suicide.

III
Coroner Harbur err received the follow
ing letter yesterday afternoon:
OAKLAND, Cal, April 10.
GENTLEMAN: On a steamer from Madeira,
Portugal, came a woman who
suicide at the Ellis Island importation depot.
The steamer arrived February 10. A son
Of the deceased. residing in San Francisco.
is anxious to know more about this case.
Her name was Maria Rosa. We will be very
thankful to you for any Information. Yours
truly, D. DE MENEzEs'
The D on which the letter was written
showed that Menezes is the editor OF o Ara
uto, the only Portuguese newspaper printed
on the Pacific slope.
The suicide referred to is down on the
Coroner's books as Rosa Maria Gonzales.
She was e5 years old and arrived here on the
steamship Sicilian Prince on February 10.
On the night of February is she threw her
self out OF a window on the top floor of the
detention building, and she died shortly
afterward. In a belt about her waist were
found thirty ten. dollar gold pieces. four
teen silver dollars and a gold watch n
chain.
The BODY was sent to the Morgue and two-
days later was turned over to the immigra-
ton authorities and buried in the Ever
green's Cemetery.
The money and valuables found on the
body are in the possession OF the Coroner
and will be sent to the Q woman's son,
il il is possible to find him in the ruined
CITY: Coroner Hamburger has written to
Editor Menezes.
Mrs. Maria Rosa Gonzales, as the Cor
oners' records have her, came from San
Francisco and had been visiting relatives IN
tanned was that she declared to the i'm
migration authorities that she admit money
enough to pay her fare to San Francisco.