St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
VERMONT NEWS.
Charles Taylor 100 Years Old.

life history of Charles Taylor, the famous
Vermont horseman, who reached his
Tooth birthday anniversary, be having
heen born in Canada Decent err %, 1905
Mr.. Taylor, when mere lad, sho wed
his interest in the horse, and has always
followed that vocation with the excep-
tion of short time that he Served in
the English Army. When Is years old
he found himself driving race horses and
from that time has been successful with
some of the most famous race horses at
meetings in the United States and Canada.
He has always been man OF humane in
stincts, and after gaining the complete
confidence OF his horses, would. with his
tact and ability, win races where Others
would lost-as oftentimts he would be
outclassed for spec by others in the race,
SAYS the Barre Tiues.
An indomitable will and desire to win,
with honest proclivities, served to make
him tavorite with all horsemen and the
great public who always flock to the
races or fairs to see the veteran reinsman
in his races or exhibitions. He was
champion in the days, years and years
ago, when he had the unbeatable
"Snow Flake" and now Il err. are many
white haired veterans who delight in tell.
ing events connected with the racing of
this famous horse. Taylor made the
career of Factory Boy" the 2:20A Ken
lucky bred trotter, notable by taking
him after the late trainer, c. E. Mosher,
gave him up as outclassed, and reduced
his record materially, besides winning
notable races. and reducing the track
records. He has had Robert b." 2:12H,
a pacing gelding, for the last few years,
which be has raced in "free, tor.alls" and
exhibited against time and track records
with success, on many New England and
Canada tracks. Taylor has a peculiar
faculty OF driving without spur or whip,
but encourages his horse by silent
methods, such as pats on the runner, rein
signals. or gently speaking to them.
Mr.. Taylor is a man of pronounced and
temperate habits, has never been heard
to use an oath, is never out of temper,
always genial and pleasant, has never
tasted liquor or used tobacco in any
form and ways has the habit of Sleep
ing in the stall with his horse, and claims
his longevity due to these habits and
methods. He is hale and hearty and
will be in line to drive exhibitions
another season il he continues as well as
now, and arrangements have been made
through a business manager for him to
pilot iamously fast horse. Mr. Taylor
has made his home at White River
Junction.
Red Cross Officials.
President Henry D. Holton oil the YER
mont Branch OF the American National
Red Cross has appointed the folio wing
persons on the state membt rship COM
mittee fl ON the different counties of the
state: Addison. Mrs. w. N. Platt. OF
Shoreham; Bennington, H l.. Stillson, OF
Bennington; Cal, donia, Harry H. Carr,
St. Johpsbury; Chittenden, F. H. Spauld-
ing of Richmond; Essex, l.. H. Cobb, OF
Island Pond; Franklin. Charles S Forbes,
OF St. Adams; Grand Isle, Juan Robinson.
OF South Hero; Lamoille. F. 6. Fleet
wood, OF Morrisville; Orange, Ito be
appointed); Orleans, G. H. Prouty, of
Newport; Rutland Red6eld Proctor Jr.,
OF Proctor; Washington. M. E. Smile,
of Montpelier; Windham, E. R. Campbell
OF Bellows Fails; Windsor, Mrs. S. E.
Pingree, OF Hartford. The duties OF this
committee are soliciting ard approving
candidates for member ship in the society.
Blank forms for application for member.
ship will be furnished by members OF the
committee.
State sheriffs Organize.
An organization of the county sheriffs
of Vermont, with headquarters at Ben
nington, has just been perfected under
the name of the Green Mountain Detec.
tives' agency and begun work Ianu-
airy 1. E. S. Harris, formerly United
States marshal for the district of Yer
mont, is general manager and the advis.
ory board is composed OF Horace w. Bal.
ley of Newbury. DIN A. Smith, OF Middle
bury, H. S. Wilson, of Arlington, Ed
ward H. Horton, Of Burlington, Barney
T. Kelley, of St. Adams, H. l.. Stevens of
Wolcott, W. H. Sprague, oil Brook6eld, L.
D. Miles, of Newport, F. H. Tracy, of
Montpelier, Henry H. Peck, OF Hartford,
and F. W. Mcclure OF Brattleboro. The
purpose OF the agency is mutual assist
auce in the apprehension of criminals. A
system of immediate notification and
Identification OF the movements of any
person wanted by the authorities will be
sent out from headquarters to every
member OF the association.
Hotel men and liverymen will also be
included in the membership, the former
for protection against dead BEATS" and
the latter to trace stolen rigs.
sanatorium Site.
The Vermont tuberculosis commission
has decided to locate the sanatorium for
tuberculosis patients, to be founded by
Senator Proctor, in the town of Pitts
ford. The site selected is about a mile
and half from Pittsford station and
comprises a tract OF some acres, much OF
which is heavily wooded, largely with
evergreen trees. 1t consists of dry,
gravelly plateau dipping at the front
steeply some Is feet to the ground be-
low. 1t is divided by beautiful clear
stream, has good view, aud is especial
ly well sheltered from the wind. 1t is
peculiarly adapted to the laying out OF
drives and walks and the building OF
camps, and has room for all these
purposes and for any extensions or
growth which might naturally come to
the institution.
Now that the site has been selected it is
the purpose OF Senator Proctor to have
plans Tor the buildings agreed upon this
winter and arrangements made so that
the building operations can beginin good
season in the spring; and it is hoped that
the work may be able to progress rapidly |
enough so that the institution will be
ready tor work another winter.