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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
State Politics.


We do not care to make such serious
matter OF it as does the Burlington Free
Press. We believe that Clement is beaten
anyway, at the primaries; and if he cares
so little for party allegiance IS to tempt
fate with another independent campaign
why all the more deeply, will he be buried
when the people OF Vermont finally pro
nounce his political doom. Meanwhile,
what contrast in the quiet, digni6ed
attitude of Fletcher D. Proctor, secure
in the support OF his funds, unshaken in
his devotion 10 party and principle, and
merely watching with a tolerant smile,
the fantastic campaign of his more
theatrical rival. When it comes to a
final showdown, which man will Yer
monters choost-the nsatonal inven
tor of political surprises, whose policy is,
anyway to VIM" or the steady, pat
riotic Vermonter whose gains in the pub
lie confidence are now a matter of daily
growth? The answer seems to be self
evident Vergennts Enterprise and YER
mOnter
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

Estimating the property loss at San
Francisco at $25O,OOO0OO it gives one a
little idea of the greatness of John D.
Rockefeller's fortune to think that he
could send the city check for the whole
loss and have left three fourths of his for.
tune. And it was California's greatest
poet who said of Peter Cooper:
And wisest he in this whole wide land
OF no riding till bent and gray;
For all you can hold in your cold dead hand
Is what you have given away"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

The announcement OF Col. Charles w.
Ruiter's candidacy as state treasurer
seems to be well received throughout the
state and the St. Johnsbury cashier has
many friends who would be glad to see
him thus honored. The situation is
somewhat simpli6ed by the fact that
Frank L. Fish, the national bank exam
liner, will not be a candidate and it is
doubtful il L. A. Cobb, the savings bank
examiner, will enter the lists. Here's
success to the St. Johnsbury candidate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

Nobody kicks but Percy on the nomi-
nation of Hon. Horace F. Graham to
succeed himself as auditor of accounts,
and there is great unanimity among YER
mont republicans to give Hon. Fred G.
Fleetwood the same place on the repub-
lcan ticket as secretary OF state. Both
these gentlemen have made excellent
officials and are continually making new
friends by their courteous and efficient
management tf the states affairs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

The citizens of Montpelier acted upon
the principle that he gives twice who
gives quickly, and in "a hours after the
San Francisco calamity they had tele-
graphed $1,000 to the stricken city.
That was most generous gift for such a
small municipality and there was no
difficulty either in raising the money
among her public spirited citizens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
Leave Well Enough Alone.

Because someone else who might make
good congressman wants the office" we
do not believe in kicking out man who
is working hard. has just got acquainted
with the ways OF state, and is COM
ing man, and putting in the experiment.
Look at the recent stand Haskins took
on national insurance legislation; at the
time Of his speech be seemed to be on the
wrong side, but in the end after the
careful consideration OF the judiciary
COMMITTEE they have reported and the
report is in perfect harmony with the
stand Mr.. Haskins took. OF the two
candidates now in the field we believe
Haskins should have the support OF the
people Vermont has gained name
and reputation for soundness and
sobriety at Washington and she has
done it by keeping her men there long
enough to become acquainted with
things Barton Monitor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

Would he make good man for governor
if throuh any mischance that othce
should be vacated during his term II
we ourselves are to be as honest"
toward the state as Mr.. Merrifeld's
friends claim he is toward everybody, we
mustnot dispose OF this office to any
person that cannot respond to this test.
ISL Alhans Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
ADVERTISING RATES.

We should always have a cor
ner OF our minds open and free, so
that we may have place Tor the
opinions OF our friends where we
may lodge them Professionally.
1t is really lamentable to con-
verse with men, who have in their
minds only compartments which
are wholly occupied, and into
which nothing external can enter.
Let US then have hospitable
hearts and minds. - Joubert.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN
One year TO any address, $50
Six months, 70
Three months, so
cIergvmen in Caledonia county, $500
ADVERTISING RATES.
These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALEDoNIAN and will be used antil
further nOtice.
Per inch per week, 81. Per month, $3.50,
For three months, So. For SIX months, So.
One year, IS.
Local notices, wants, for sale etc, 9 cents
per word first insertion. These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper.l Legal notices 10
cents a line, threeinsertions. Probate notices
So. so each for three insertions. Dissolution,
liberation and similar notices $50 each Tor
three insertions. Card Of thanks, 10 cents.
Obituary poetry, / cents line.
THE CALIFORNIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
APersonaI Tribute to Mr. Prou.y.

Hon. George Herbert Prouty OF New.
port, candidate tor Lieutenant Govern.
or, is almost too well known in north
eastern Vermont to need any special
introduction to the readers OF this
paper. We knew his father before him
and we know him; not only by public
reputation but in the nearer relation.
ship of personal acquaintance. Mr..
Prouty will receive the hearty support
OF this section OF the state, where perhaps
he is best known. His publlc career has
been one OF worth, and creditable in a
high degree to him. AS a repre- sentative
from his town as well as a senator from
Orleans be has ever been found a man OF
conviction, tail hful toevery trust imposed
upon HIM If he should be further en-.
trusted with greater responsibilities we
know he would perform all duties faith
fully and b. a credit to the state. We
heartily support him for the position,
and in so doing believe we are voicine
the sentiments of this community
Essex County Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

Entered at the ST. Johnsbury post Office as
tG eond-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
The Sequel to that Frog Story.

The Brat'Ieboro Retorm,r's remark
to the effect that Gov. Bell has made one
OF the best governors, but what he has
been and done in Vermont is no special
recommendation for the post which he
seeks at Washington, reminds the ST
Johnsburv Republican, one OF the Gov.
ernor S polite j family, OF story OF the
frog thatiound himself headed Tor market
IN big can OF milk Instead OF giving
up says the Republican story teller,
che frog exerted hlmstli so violentl
that the milk was churned, and when
the can was Opened he was found sitting
on pat OF butter ready TO hop out into
the world again as good as new VIII,
not hnish the story? It's brief an
tragic Instead Of getting away to
safety, the rog proudly sat on the lump
OF butter, bowing and Sinking to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

The prncpa Proctor newspaper in the state has long
posed as the mouth. piece of the Regular Righteous and
Respectable Republican party.
It has solemny put forward ring candidates and
machine policies. Humber and less fortunate journals
have gratefully accepted its dogmas the Party Penta
touch.
Reformers and Iuegulars have felt as though their
political doom was at the best mournfu distinction
when pronounced by the Great Organ
And yet this grave and reverent political institution
is habitually unfair and frequently dishonest.
1t accused Percival W. Clement of improperly using
money in the campaign of 1902 and then denied him the
right to answer its charges.
1t accused contemporary Of procuring the publca-
ton Of political articles in Boston papers and then repro
ducing them for campaign effect When challenged it
refused to publish that contemporaries answer,
1t accused the manager of this bureau of the same
conduct and after lodging the issue ineffectivey pub
shed garbed and misleading version of the and
repeated its former charges
The other day it gave publicity to Proctor. made
version of Mr.. Clements political record first published
in the Woodstock Standard that contained several false
and misleading statements
1t said that Mr. Clement supported bill to make it
crime to walk railroad track. Misleading and false
The bill named it misdemeanor only.
1t referred to bill to bond the Rutland Transit
company for Sl0000O0 This was business transaction
that brought corporation formerly chartered in Mch-
gan, into Vermont as tax-paying concern
1t stated that he fathered bill to compel people
suing railroads to submit to examination by railroad
physician False again. The bill merely authorized the
court to appoint any reputable physician to examine
plaintiffs and required the latter to submit to such
expert examination.
1t stated that Mr., Clement voted against bill to
compel the Grand Trunk Railroad to pay certain udg-
ment. True. And the courts afterwards sustained the
governor who vetoed the bill and the senators who stood
with him. 1t was an unlawful claim that was ALL
Altogether isn't the Proctor machine in rather des
perate straghts when this political Malta permitted to
murder truth thus ruthlessly in its behalf?
Isn't it about time we had regime of truth teling2
Aren't Vemontes nearly ready put the stamp of their
honest condemnation on such methodist
Don't badly need administration of affairs that
will guarantee square deal" to all?
Voters, your verdict
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
st, 9uhnsbur. &aledunian
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY,
ARTHUR F. STONE
Editor and Publisher.

ryt4'au Building, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Death of Edward Foley.

Edward Foley, one of Danville' S
most notable citizens. and man who
has been identified with the iron in
dustry in this city for over half a cent
ury, Edied Tuesday at 80 O'Clock
at his home on East Front street from
the infirmities of old age.
Mr. Foley came to this country from
Staffordshire, England, i'll lS48 with
Charles Hunt and William Twist, both
Of whom are now dead By occupation
roll turner. he was employed at the
Cooperative mill and later at the
North branch and Mahoning. About
six years ago he retired owing to fail
ing health.
The deceased was aged 81 years and
9 months. He is survived by his wife
and the following son and daughters
Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. T. J. Price
and Miss Kate Foley, of this city; Mrs
Jennie Eavenson, Of Kingston, and
William Foley, of Berwick.
He was life long member of the
Methodist church and charter MEM
Der Of Beaver lodge, No. 1872, Knights
of Pythias, of Danville.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at o'clock from the late
residence. The Knights of Pythias
will have charge of the services. In
terment will be made in the Episco-
pal cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Horses Passed Over His Body.

Six-year- old John Monahan, son of
Thomas Monahan, West Mahoniug
street, had an experience yesterday af-
ternoon that the won't forget for a
while
He was playing in the alley in the
rear of the City hotel as a cab came
down that thoroughfare. The boy ran
straight into the horses, and was
knocked down, while the animals pass
ed over his body The front wheel OF
the cab then caught him and had roll
ed him several feet when he was pull
ed from his perilous position by Will
@. Brown, who happened to be near
by.
The lad was nearly overcome by his
thrilling experience, and was removed
to the office OF DR.. Newbaker, where
it was ascertaine1 that his injuries
were not at all serious, consisting of
= few bruises about the mouth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Cancels Engagement.

Ira 7. Howreth, the well known
educator. who was to have been one
of the lecturers at the local institute
which conyenes in this city next week
has been incapacitated by serious ac-
cident and compelled to cancel all of
his engagements for this fall.
Mr.. Howreth was lecturing at an
institute in Indiana when he was
caught under d falling roof and sus-
tanned a fructure of both bones Of the
right lower leg.
Mr.. Howreth was to haYe taken part
in the institute on Monday >ad Tues
day, lecturing on "The Teacher S
Art. e" THE Artist Teacher and
1.-The Raw Material of the Common
Schools. "
County Superintendent Derr states
that another and competent man will
be secured in Mr., Howreth's place.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Dropped Dead on Public Road.

George Watson, a we'll known resi-
dent of Jerseytown, succumbed sud
denly Monday afternoon to an attack
of heart trouble. Death overlook Mr..
Watson while he was walking on the
public road about a mile from his
home.
Mr.. Watson had been to the farm Of
Charles Martz, about a mile from
Jersevtown, and was on his way home
when he was overcome. He was on
foot and was driving cow. Mr.. Mart2
had just said good bye to his visitor
when short while later the cow came
running back Puzzled at the return
of the animal. Mr.. Martz investigated
and found the unfortunate r1an about
500 yards away. he having sunk into a
kneeling position. Mr.. Watson was
dead when Mr.. Martz arrived on the
scene
The deceased had been a sufferer
from heart trouble for some time, but
his ailment of late had not been of
sufficient severity to cause immediate
alarm. The sudden death came, there
fore, as a great shock.
The deceased was 50 years of age,
and is survived by wife, half
brother. John Watson, principal Of the
Third street schools of Bloomsbury and
two sisters, Miss Ella, of Bloomsbury,
and Miss Sallie, who resides in New
Jersey. He was a member of the
Jerseytown M. L. church, and was
known as a man Of exemplary charact-
er. He was generally liked and his
loss will be felt among a wide circle
Of friends
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Advance Accepted
By employees

All details seem to be arranged and
the fact is understood that the big
mill, idle since June, will start up
| on Monday next. December 3rd.
The advance granted by the Read
| ing Iron company, which grew out of
the recent revision of the wage sched-
ules, was submitted 10 the workmen
on last Thursday 1t amounted to a
1919 per cent. advance for the pud-
dlers, which raises the price to 81 80
per ton. In addition to this the COM
pany makes slight advances to the
lower priced employees of the finishing
mills.
Saturday forenoon the employees of
the Reading Iron works held meet
ing at their usual meeting place in
the armory, when the advance sub
mitted to the men Thursday was form
ally considered Ii was agreed to &C
cept the proffered terms and after the
meeting the committee waited upon
the general manager at the company 5
office and informed him of the action
taken by the employees This was
about all that was necessary and it
now seems to be perfectly understood
between the management and the men
that the plant Will start up next Mon
day.
The old employees Will all go back
to their places. A large number of the
six or seven hundred men employed, it
is true, are ont of town working else
where, but they have week III which
to adjust affairs where they are em-
ployed and to get back to town.
The Reading Iron works is the main
standby in the town. During the long
period of its idleness. covering period
of five months, the business interests
of Danville suffered materially and
until assurance was given that an
agreement had finally been reached be-
tween the company and the employees
everyone looked forward to the long
winter ahead with dread and misgiv
ing. Under the circumstances Thanks
giving, only few days distant, will
have a new significance to our peo-
pie. Trade will no doubt instantly re-
vive and in short time Danville will
assume its wonted activity.
Too mnch can not be said for the
conduct of the workmen during the
long strike. At no time was there the
least semblance of disorder The rank
and file seemed TO act upon the advice
of those who had been entrusted with
the leadership and fortunately for the
success of the cause these were men
cool headed and discreet in every en-
ergency and who seemed influenced by
one consideration and that was the
general good All classes were well
taken care of and SO far as known
there were no cases Of destitution or
suffering
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Robbed Mine Box Cars.

On Sunday night nine Reading
freight cars on the siding at West Mil
ton were broken into by robbers and a
quantity of wine and cigars and other
merchandise was taken. The matter
was kept as quiet as possible Monday
by the railroad people and several de-
tectives were on the ground during
the most of the day. As far as il
known there is no clue to the thieves
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
New Superintendent.

1t is stated, although uuofficially,
that Mr. George B. Wright has been
appointed District superintendent Of
the United Telephone Company to
succeed Mr.. H, n. Daniel, who re-
signed on November first and went to
Scranton In the employ of another
telephone company. Mr.. Wright it
will be remembered was a former Dis
trict Superintendent for the company
and resided i'll Sunbury. Since leaving
there he has been located at Bing-
hamton, New York. He has many
friends here who will extend him a
cordial welcome
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Two Puddle rliliS Resume.

The old puddle mill of the Reading
Iron works started up yesterday morn
ing and Notwithstanding the long
time that it was idle the machinery
worked very nicely and ran without
a hitch.
The columns of smoke and steam is
suring from the south side of the big
plant presented a familiar sight, which
was welcome enough after the five
months ldleness.
Following the Fourth of July sever.
al weeks were spent in making repairs
about the mills that everything now
is IN good condition and ready for a
long aud steady run.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
PractlCing for Christmas

Since Christmas is but four weeks
away, the Sunday schools are begin
ming to practice the work by which
they expect to observe the birth OF the
Christ child and at the same time en-
tertain their friends. The practice at
the present time consists largely in
drill in the musical numbers aud the
recitative will be taken up later. The
present indications are that the SER
vices in all of our churches will be
vrey beautiful and appropriate.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Sunday Services at St. Johns.

Arrangements have been made where
by service will be held at st. John S
German Lutheran church twice each
Sunday, morning and evening. Ser
vices will be held for the Lutheran
congregations at Grovania and Ridge
Vile on alternate Sunday afternoons.
This arrangement of services will be
in effect after next Sunday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
DRIVERS MUST
Walk THEIR Horses

In few days notice will be con-
spicuously posted at each end of the
river bridge, which will give not only
autOmobilists but drivers of horses
quite a jar Each board will be some
415x31a feet the lettering being of
white on black surface so that any
one who "runs may read. Follow
ing is the legend set forth for the
edification of those who use the
bridge:
Ito drivers of horses. etc.
Notice is hereby given that
any person or persons who
shall ride or drive across any
portion of this bridge faster
than walk shall forfeit or
pay a fine of not less than five
dollars nor more than thirty
dollars for each and every Of
fense. By order of county
commissioners of Montour aud
Northumberland counties. p"
The board contains similar notice
to owners and drivers of automobiles,
who are warned not to operate or drive
any automobile or motor vehicle
across any portion of the bridge at a
speed greater than mile in six min
utes, under penalty of fine not less
than ten dollars nor more than twenty
dollars
The large boards or notices were
painted by Chris Hershey and were
delivered at the county commission
ers' Office on Saturday. After some
slight alterations i'll workmanship they
will be posted at the bridge. The post
ing of the notices imposing these
rather radical restrictions upon drivers
is pursuant to action taken at a joint
meeting of the county commissioners
of Northumberland and Montour coun-
ties recently and grew out of the abuse
OF the bridge by automobilists and
persons wishing to show off their
horses who habituaIly used the bridge
as a speedway. The Montour county
board of commissioners might have
compromised on some rate of speed u
trifle faster than a waikiki the main
tanning of anvHmiddle ground were
practicable in the prenises-but the
Northumberland county board could
not see that compromise was practi-
cable and insisted on carrying out the
letter of the law in such cases made
and provided. or in other words on
holding all down to walk.
great big kick will no doubt re-
suit from this action of the county
commissioners. During the year or
more that the bridge has been open
there has been no restrictions as to
speed. The horses have become ac-
customed to trotting across and it will
prove hard job to hold some of them
down to walk. The sweeping restric-
ions as to speed has of course been all
brought about by reckless and incon-
siderate people, who are in the habit
OF speeding their horses over the
bridge Whether a slow or moderate
trot Injuries the bridge TO any appreci
able extent might be question but as
to the racing of horses or speeding of
automobiles through the driveway
there can be no difference of opinion.
The effect on the bridge is perceptible
at such times and no one can doubt
but injury must result
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
Mrs. FouIk's Condition.

Mrs. Ralph Foulk, who has been IN,
dergoing treatment in the memorial
hospital at Johnstown, and whose con-
dition was reported as improving sew
eral days ago, has suffered a change
for the worse. Last Friday she under
went a severe operation, bgt is now
doing as we'll as can be expected.
Miss Helen Irland has returned from
a visit with friends in Carbondale.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
rendered Chicken Supper

The members of the Keystone quart
ette who gave concert at the Luth-
erau church in Washingtonville Tues.
day evening, weretendered fine chick
en- supper at the home of Mrs. MoseI
after the concert.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29

Miss Myrtle Slider, of Catawissa, is
spending Thanksgiving in this city as
the guest Of Miss Bertha Cromwell,
Bloom street